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Phoebe Gates, daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, is facing scrutiny over allegations that her digital shopping company, Via, improperly used browser cookies to claim commissions on purchases made through partner retailers. Via, which Phoebe Gates co-founded with entrepreneur Sophia Kianni, was reportedly accused of using excessive......
At 36, Taylor Swift has added another major distinction to an already exceptional career, becoming the youngest artist ever inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The honor, announced on Tuesday, August 11, recognizes the songwriting career of an artist whose connection with Nashville dates back to her teenage years, long before......
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington intends to maintain what he described as “full control” over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the rhetoric surrounding one of the world's most strategically important energy corridors. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States had established......
Two US Army soldiers were killed Wednesday after an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed in central Texas, according to the military base responsible for the aircraft. The helicopter, based at Fort Hood, went down near Salado, in Bell County, prompting an emergency response at the crash site. Two soldiers killed in the crash The US Army......
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting social media accounts belonging to adults and children in an effort to obtain private photographs and intimate videos. According to the FBI, attackers frequently rely on social engineering techniques to manipulate users into revealing......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the United States to provide Kyiv with at least 5% of its stockpile of Patriot interceptor missiles, as Ukraine struggles to defend its cities against increasingly frequent Russian ballistic missile attacks. In an interview published Thursday, Zelensky argued that Washington could transfer......
US lawmakers are demanding answers from the Navy over the conditions faced by sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has remained deployed for more than 250 days. Democratic lawmakers raised concerns Wednesday about the prolonged mission, including reports relating to food and the mental health of personnel serving aboard the aircraft......
Cryptocurrency markets recovered some of their recent momentum on Wednesday as major digital assets moved higher, with investors closely watching upcoming U.S. inflation figures for clues about the future direction of monetary policy. The U.S. consumer price index is particularly important for cryptocurrency traders because inflation data......
U.S. inflation eased modestly in July 2026, according to official data, although price pressures remained above the level targeted by the Federal Reserve. The figures point to a gradual moderation in inflation while highlighting continued uncertainty over the future direction of monetary policy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), published by......
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly preparing to provide immigration enforcement officers with gloves capable of delivering painful electrical shocks during field operations, a move that has sparked debate over the use of force and law-enforcement equipment. According to the reported procurement plans, U.S. Immigration......
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz and intends to maintain that position, issuing a forceful statement as tensions with Iran remain high. In a message published on his Truth Social account, Trump portrayed the US naval presence around the strategic waterway......
The American diplomatic representation in Morocco welcomes a new leader in Casablanca. Christopher Deutsch has just taken office as the U.S. Consul General in the Kingdom's economic capital, tasked with strengthening a bilateral relationship that Washington presents as one of its oldest alliances. Appointed under the authority of the U.S.......
Elon Musk has once again sparked widespread discussion on social media after asking how much it would cost to buy the United Kingdom, in a comment that quickly attracted attention from users on X. The remark came in response to a satirical article published by The Babylon Bee suggesting that the billionaire could purchase Britain in an effort......
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Throne Day 2026
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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Iran under the lens
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