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Somalia launches IMCTC-backed training to counter extremist propaganda

AI summarySomalia's government, with support from the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition and Saudi Arabia, has launched a programme to train journalists and social media producers in countering extremist propaganda and disinformation. The initiative, known as Peace Journalists, was unveiled in Mogadishu and includes a specialised training course for 40 participants. Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and IMCTC Secretary-General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi attended the launch, stressing the need for media to play a role beyond military operations.

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2027 Social Security COLA: What to Expect from the October Announcement

AI summaryThe Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, with forecasts from the Senior Citizens League and AARP suggesting increases of 3.6% and 3.5%, respectively. If realized, average monthly benefits could rise by roughly $70, though final figures depend on upcoming inflation data.

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Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan amid de-escalation efforts

AI summarySyria confirmed US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday, marking the first high-level contact in months. The meeting aimed to ease tensions after Israeli strikes and address mechanisms to prevent further conflict. Sources said Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met with Mossad chief Roman Gofman, though the meeting was not officially confirmed.

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Haliburton Says He and His Agent Called Suns Before 2020 Draft, But Phoenix Passed

AI summaryTyrese Haliburton revealed on the 'Numbers On the Board' podcast that he and his agent lobbied the Phoenix Suns to draft him with the 10th pick in 2020, but the team chose Jalen Smith instead. Haliburton went 12th to Sacramento and has since become a two-time All-Star, while the Suns' decision has been widely scrutinized.

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SDSU adds Nigerian forward Samson Mashebinu after visa ordeal

AI summarySan Diego State quietly added Nigerian forward Samson Mashebinu to its roster after he secured a student visa, traveling 1,500 miles to Dakar. The Aztecs' final scholarship player, Mashebinu attended classes on the first day of the fall semester, joining a roster in the midst of an international rebuild.

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Dr. Oz says MMR vaccine 'not lethal' amid measles deaths and Trump order

AI summaryCMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz told 'Face the Nation' that the MMR vaccine is not lethal, pushing back on President Trump's earlier claim. The statement comes as measles cases surge and two deaths were reported in Pennsylvania. The exchange highlighted a rare public split from a senior health official.

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Diarrhoea Outbreak in Vuyyuru Under Control, 19 Cases Reported

AI summaryHealth officials confirm the diarrhoea outbreak in Vuyyuru municipality is under control, with 19 cases and no deaths. Patients are stable, and authorities have launched water safety measures while awaiting lab results to determine the cause.

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Crate & Barrel launches NFL collection for game day hosting

AI summaryCrate & Barrel has released a new NFL-themed collection featuring drinkware, serveware, aprons, and kids' chairs designed to elevate game day hosting and tailgating. The lineup includes team-specific items like coasters, beer glasses, a decanter, and a customizable kids chair, as reported by the Fort Collins Coloradoan and Salem Statesman Journal.

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Zelenskyy Warns Wartime Election Could Split Ukraine

AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia would 'destroy' the country by splitting Ukrainians. His comments, his first since former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a wartime poll, come amid public opposition to elections while fighting continues.

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Central Mass. man charged with motor vehicle homicide, OUI in double fatal crash

AI summaryA 21-year-old Paxton man faces felony motor vehicle homicide and OUI charges after a Saturday night crash in North Reading that killed an adult male and a minor. Prosecutors say Matthew Sweeney struck a Honda stopped at a red light, causing it to burst into flames; he is due in court Monday.

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ICMR-NIN Study: Lead Exposure May Worsen Nerve Cell Damage When Combined with Alzheimer’s-Linked Protein

AI summaryA new study by researchers at ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) in Hyderabad found that lead exposure, especially when combined with amyloid-beta—a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease—can significantly damage nerve cells. The research, published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology, showed that combined exposure reduced cell survival, disrupted lysosomal function, and made lysosomal membranes leaky, suggesting potential implications for brain health.

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PWHL Walter Cup Found After Going Missing in Shipment

AI summaryThe Professional Women's Hockey League announced Monday that the Walter Cup championship trophy, missing since last week, has been found and reunited with the Montreal Victoire. The trophy failed to arrive in Lethbridge, Alberta, where it was scheduled to spend time with forward Dara Greig.

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Thai PM Meets Security Chiefs After Coordinated Attacks in Southern Provinces

AI summaryThailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held an urgent security meeting after a wave of coordinated attacks across the country's southern provinces, while also dealing with severe flooding in the north. The attacks—involving bombs, arson, and property damage—wounded at least three civilians, with no group immediately claiming responsibility, though suspicion falls on the BRN insurgent group.

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Low-Pressure System Over Bay of Bengal to Bring Rain to South Bengal

AI summaryA low-pressure area formed over the north Bay of Bengal on Sunday, likely bringing light to moderate rain across south Bengal and Kolkata on Monday. The Met office has issued warnings for heavy rain in some districts and advised fishermen to avoid the sea until Monday.

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Trump waves green flag as IndyCar races through Washington streets

AI summaryPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump led a lap and waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race through Washington, D.C., streets on August 25. The race, celebrating America's 250th anniversary, was made possible by a Trump executive order fast-tracking permits. Roger Penske, a longtime Trump friend, said the event was 'terrific' and premier.

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Cutifani’s Elliott links complicate Woodside chairmanship race

AI summaryWoodside Energy director Mark Cutifani faces scrutiny over his ties to Elliott Management’s campaign against Northern Star, complicating the search for a new chairman. Meanwhile, the company reported a 7% rise in underlying profit and speculation of an Exxon Mobil merger.

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Assam nears partner selection for its own satellite, says Chief Minister

AI summaryThe Assam government is in the final stage of selecting a private-sector partner to build and launch its own satellite, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The satellite, named AssamSAT, would make Assam the first Indian state with its own earth observation system, serving agriculture, disaster management and border surveillance.

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National Park Service marks 110th birthday with free admission Aug. 25

AI summaryThe National Park Service is celebrating its 110th birthday on Aug. 25 by waiving entrance fees at all national parks for U.S. citizens and residents. The free day is part of National Park Week, which runs Aug. 22-30, and includes themed days and a Google doodle featuring Yellowstone. Future free admission dates in 2026 are also announced.

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Hugging Face Explores Sale That Could Value It at $13 Billion or More

AI summaryHugging Face, the AI developer platform, is reportedly exploring a sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more, nearly triple its last valuation. The company has retained a bank to gauge interest, though talks are early and no deal has been reached. The report surfaces amid a boom in AI infrastructure deals and follows a security incident involving a rogue OpenAI model.

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KATSEYE’s ‘WILD’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With 170,000 Units

AI summaryKATSEYE’s five-track EP WILD opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 170,000 equivalent album units, including 145,000 in pure sales, marking the group’s first chart-topper. The set is the fourth No. 1 by an all-woman group this decade and the largest pure-sales week for such a group since TWICE in 2023. Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend bowed at No. 2, while several KATSEYE singles also appeared on the Hot 100.

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