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BOEM Announces New Rules for Protection of Shipwrecks 
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The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has finalized new regulations to better protect shipwrecks and other cultural resources

Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin has died  
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Israel-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin has died, according to a statement from his family, released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them' 
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A voice over artist found out his voice had been taken when he heard a chatbot on a podcast using it.
Northern Israeli students face uncertain school year as conflict with Hezbollah persists  
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With one year left until graduation, 17-year-old Ziv Zinger hopes to begin the academic year on September 1 like other students across Israel. But that hope remains uncertain for him and others from the country’s Northern District, who are grappling with the reality of displacement as Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon drags on without resolution.
Roadside executions the latest grim chapter for Pakistan’s oldest insurgency  
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Monday was the deadliest day of the year so far for Pakistan, the latest flare-up in a long-running insurgency driven by inequality, ethnic resentments and colossal Chinese investments.
Israeli military says it killed Hamas commander and two other fighters in occupied West Bank  
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Israel’s military said it killed three Hamas members, including a commander, as its offensive in the occupied West Bank entered its third day.
Video: US-made F-16 fighter jet crashes in Ukraine, killing top pilot  
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Crying toddler locked in airplane bathroom sparks debate about parenting in China  
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Two airline passengers who locked a stranger’s crying grandchild in a plane restroom have caused outrage in China and sparked a heated online debate on how to handle upset children in public spaces.
New Zealand’s indigenous Māori king dies age 69  
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The king of New Zealand’s indigenous Māori people, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died peacefully on Friday, according to his representatives. He was 69.
OpenAI in Talks for Deal That Would Value Company at $100 Billion 
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While some young A.I. companies have struggled to compete with the tech industry’s giants, OpenAI has been rapidly expanding.
US, Chinese officials discuss Biden-Xi talks as American elections loom large over relations  
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High-level US and Chinese officials discussed potential talks between US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the months ahead as the two countries press ahead on stabilizing communication in their increasingly contentious relationship.
Massacre survivors say history is repeating – with new perpetrators  
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Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh report mass murder, bombing attacks on civilians, and burning villages – which bear hallmarks of 2017 Myanmar attacks labeled a genocide by UN experts.
Japan urges 1 million to evacuate as lumbering Typhoon Shanshan threatens south with up to a meter of rain  
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More than 1 million people in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall Thursday, leaving thousands of residents without power and lashing Kyushu island with gusty winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surges.
Jannik Sinner advances at US Open, his first match since doping case ruling announced  
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Jannik Sinner said it “took some time to get in the rhythm,” but the world No. 1 in men’s tennis advanced to the second round of the US Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 win against American Mackenzie McDonald.
Designing better delivery for medical therapies 
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Sayo Eweje, an MD/PhD student in the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Program, is developing technologies for delivering RNA and protein therapies directly to the body’s cells.
Analysis: A dangerous new flashpoint is fast emerging in the South China Sea  
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A stretch of uninhabited, low-lying reefs in the South China Sea is fast becoming a dangerous new flashpoint between China and the Philippines, dealing a blow to recent efforts to de-escalate tensions in one of the world’s most vital waterways.
Volunteers try to rescue those trapped during Bangladesh floods  
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Pacific Islands in Peril as Sea Level Rises 
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday that ocean temperatures are rising in the Pacific Islands at three times the rate worldwide

Millions in this country are stranded by flooding. Many blame their neighbor  
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Wading through muddy floodwaters up to chest height, hundreds of people slowly make their way to safety, their belongings held high above their heads to keep them dry.
Alabama teen dies after head injury during high school football game  
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An Alabama community is in mourning following the death of a high school quarterback who suffered a brain injury during a Selma school’s home opener Friday night, according to statements.
Umpire at Yankee Stadium taken off on a gurney after being struck by broken bat  
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Home plate umpire Nick Mahrley was taken off the field on a gurney after being struck in the head by a broken bat Sunday during the fifth inning of the game between the host New York Yankees and Colorado Rockies.
Louisa County High School high-tech learning space 
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LOUISA, Va. (CBS19 NEWS)-- Louisa County High School has introduced a new space to their students and they say they hope it sparks some inspiration for greatness.
AI Curiosity Explodes: South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya Embrace the Technology – News Bytes Bitcoin News 
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Kenya ranked fourth in Africa and 13th globally for AI search interest, while Nigeria ranked sixth in Africa and 25th globally.
‘They told me to strip.’ Former Palestinian detainee says he was sexually abused in an Israeli prison  
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Ibrahim Salem, 34, said he felt a deep sense of dread when a soldier ordered him to undress during his captivity in Israel’s notorious Sde Teiman prison.“That’s when I knew I was beginning my journey to hell,” he said.
VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies  
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In addition to reducing water and energy consumption, the project aims to redefine the forest industry's environmental effect and increase the competitiveness of fibre-based goods.
Israeli military striking what it says are ‘terror targets in Lebanon’  
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The Israeli military is striking what it says are “terror targets in Lebanon” after identifying that Hezbollah was “preparing to fire missiles and rockets toward Israeli territory.”
Kyiv’s incursion into Russia sends a defiant message to its Western backers: We can win this war  
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Ukraine’s audacious foray into the Russian region of Kursk has been a triumph for its military intelligence and tactical agility – and equally a signal that, despite its advantage in terms of men and armor, the Russian military has plenty of vulnerabilities.
Shiji and FreedomPay Join Forces to Transform Hospitality Payment Technologies in the Mexican Market | 
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Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, and FreedomPay, a leading provider of secure commerce technology, have announced a partnership that marks a significant expansion into the Mexican market. This partnership underscores Shiji and FreedomPay’s commitment [...]
Google agreed to pay millions for California news, but journalists call it a bad deal 
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Google will soon give California millions of dollars to help pay for local journalism jobs in a first-in-the-nation deal.
Children are drinking from puddles and wading through sewage pools, as Israel pummels water systems in Gaza  
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Many water facilities have been damaged or destroyed by Israel’s war in Gaza, according to the UN and others, compounding the civilian population’s suffering, risking the spread of disease and leading human rights experts to accuse Israel of using water supply as a weapon.
CA unveils $250M tech deal to 'revitalize' local news; critics call it 'disastrous' 
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California launches a $250 million partnership with tech giants Google and OpenAI to support local news and advance AI research.
Chevron to Invest About $989 Million in India, State Minister Says 
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(Reuters) - Chevron plans to invest 83 billion rupees ($989.20 million) in India's Bengaluru, in what will be the oil and gas firm's largest tech center outside the United States, a minister with the state government of Karnataka said late Wednesday. Chevron's proposed new research and development ...
U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television 
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The F.B.I. raided the homes of two prominent commentators on Russian state television channels as part of an effort to blunt attempts to influence November’s election.
One half of world-famous gay penguin couple dies in Sydney aquarium  
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Sphen, an Australian gentoo penguin who became an unlikely global symbol for equality, has died from apparent natural causes at age 11, the aquarium in Sydney where he resided said Thursday.
Travel host Rick Steves says he has prostate cancer and will undergo surgery  
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Veteran traveler, travel TV host and guidebook author Rick Steves announced he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in a post on X Wednesday.
Engineering and matters of the heart 
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MIT Associate Professor Ellen Roche is creating the next generation of medical devices to help repair hearts, lungs, and other tissues.
Ukraine launches ‘one of largest ever’ drone attacks on Moscow, mayor says  
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Ukraine launched one of the largest ever drone attacks on Moscow on Wednesday, the city’s mayor said, with Russian air defence units destroying at least 10 drones flying towards the capital.
Houlihan Lokey Expands Global Technology Group With Senior Software Hire Geoff Rhizor 
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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Geoff Rhizor has joined as a Managing Director.
An airport in  Japan shut down because a pair of scissors went missing  
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A misplaced office item caused 31 flight cancelations at Japan’s busy New Chitose Airport on the island of Hokkaido.
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch was trying to bounce back from HP fraud case before being lost at sea 
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Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, one of six people missing from a sunken yacht off Sicily, had been trying to move past a Silicon Valley debacle that had tarnished his legacy as an icon of British ingenuity
Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner  
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Dricus du Plessis quietened his critics by submitting Israel Adesanya and defending his UFC middleweight title against one of MMA’s best fighters in Perth, Australia.
Chevron starts production at Anchor with industry-first Deepwater Technology  
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Chevron Corporation announced that it started oil and natural gas production from the Anchor project in the deepwater U.S. Gulf [
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Blinken stresses ‘decisive moment’ for ceasefire and hostage deal as he meets with Israeli president  
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The push to finalize a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza has reached a “decisive moment,” the United States’ top diplomat said Monday after he met with Israel’s president on his latest trip to the region.
Canada Launches Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel 
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The Canadian Coast Guard has launched a new offshore oceanographic science vessel to be named the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS)

Old aircraft carrier, once part of mighty Soviet fleet, burns in Chinese lagoon  
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A former Soviet aircraft carrier burned in a waterway near Shanghai over the weekend, the latest setback for the decommissioned warship since its conversion into a Chinese tourist attraction.
CIP proposal will fund science, technology lab for city youth 
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LAWTON, OK — Educators aren't the only people who want to stimulate youthful interest in math and science.
Newgarden wins IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway 
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Josef Newgarden won for the fifth time at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday night, taking the lead during a late pit stop and holding off teammate Scott McLaughlin on two restarts. Newgarden survived a partial spin-out on Lap 196 in the 260-lap race, keeping his No. 2 Chevrolet out of the wall as he turned sideways coming out of Turn 2.
They thought love had passed them by. Then a trip in their 60s changed everything  
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In our latest roundup of travel news: love in later life, dark tourism from Chernobyl to Germany, plus a European airline launches an “all you can fly” pass.
Thailand’s king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new prime minister  
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a scion of Thailand’s most famed and divisive political dynasty, won the endorsement of the king on Sunday to officially become the country’s new prime minister.
Residents of West Bank town say deadly settler attack was ‘most vicious’ yet  
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When Moawya Ali saw a wave of Israeli settlers storm towards his house in the West Bank town of Jit, he grabbed his five children and rushed to his car.
CNN gains access to Ukrainian-held Russian town  
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California removes teeth from AI law without addressing tech’s core concerns 
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A proposed and controversial California law covering the potential for harm created by generative artificial intelligence was recently amended based on feedback from Anthropic and other firms who have a stake in the outcome of the bill.
Is this the end for the magnetic stripe? 
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Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.
'Nothing stopping' child abuse sharing on WhatsApp, group warns 
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The Internet Watch Foundation is calling for more mechanisms to be put in place to protect children.
Oldest first-time panda mom gives birth to twins  
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A giant panda has given birth to twins after more than a decade of trying to mate successfully, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mother.
An election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing’s sway in Pacific atoll nation  
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People in Kiribati went to the polls on Wednesday for the first round of voting in a national election expected to serve as a referendum on rising living costs and the government’s stronger ties with China.
How Restaurants Can Strengthen Their Defenses Against IoT Cyberattacks | 
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The restaurant industry, known for its razor-thin margins and relentless pace, is increasingly turning to technology to optimize operations and enhance the customer experiences. The Internet of Things (IoT), with its promise of interconnected devices [...]
Why turning cities into ‘sponges’ could help fight flooding  
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Instead of using high-tech, concrete-based engineering solutions to prevent flooding, landscape architect Kongjian Yu lets nature do the work.
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days kicks off 
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Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is here, and the annual agricultural show is back in the Chippewa Valley.
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election  
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not run for a second term as leader of the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month following a series of political scandals that have fueled calls for him to resign.
Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar  
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Renewed fears of ethnic cleansing against the stateless Rohingya Muslim community are mounting after reports that hundreds of people, including women and children, were killed by drone strikes while fleeing violence in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state last week.
New Mars study suggests an ocean's worth of water may be hiding beneath the surface 
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A new study suggests Mars may be drenched beneath its surface, with enough water hiding in the cracks of underground rocks to form a global ocean
Boston Red Sox suspend All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran after homophobic slur directed at fan  
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The Boston Red Sox suspended All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran for two games without pay on Monday.
Wealth-tech startup Centricity to raise $15 mn at $100 n valuation 
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The company plans to use the funds to expand operations across technology, investment, and sales functions.
Hear from the families of protesters killed in Bangladesh  
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Philippines condemns China’s ‘illegal and reckless’ actions for dropping flares in the skies above South China Sea  
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemned Chinese air force actions in waters of the South China Sea claimed by both countries on Sunday, calling the actions “unjustified, illegal and reckless.”
Remember when Lionel Richie closed the Olympic Games in the most ‘80s outfit ever?  
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In a sparkling jacket, he performed a 9-minute rendition of “All Night Long” to an estimated viewing audience of 2.6 billion.
US judge rules Google ‘monopolist’, Dell and Cisco job cuts, TRAI’s ‘ban warning’, Vivo’s new phones and other top tech news of the week  
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TECH NEWS : A US judge ruled Google a monopolist for its search dominance. Sundar Pichai sold Google shares, while Cisco and Dell announced layoffs. India's TRAI
EMBARGOED DISNEY PARKS STORY  
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Disney announced a slew of future theme park and cruise projects to be developed in the coming years, including a villains-themed land, an “Encanto” ride, an ability to take flight like Iron Man, and an audio-animatronic Walt Disney.
The game changing technology that will transform your electric car 
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Analysis: UK riots may have peaked, but more trouble could lie ahead  
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For a few hours on Wednesday evening, tension pulsed through Britain’s streets.
Exclusive: Inside the foreign mission sent to battle Haiti’s gangs  
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A war is just beginning as gangs test the still-forming US-backed mission. Haitians and the mission’s funders in Washington are watching for signs of weakness.
HCC takes on the challenge of using artificial, creative technology 
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Haywood Community College, like many schools of its kind, is facing a tidal wave in the surge of artificial intelligence, particularly the kind that creates new content such as the
Paragon Technologies News Release 
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After Venezuela’s contested presidential vote, experts say government results are a ‘statistical improbability’  
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For over a week, Venezuela has been in suspense after a hotly contested presidential election left both the opposition and incumbent President Nicolas Maduro claiming victory.
Group of about 1,200 tech workers signs letter backing Kamala Harris 
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The letter called Harris an 'archetypical innovator' and 'champion of technology'
Team USA comes back from 17-point deficit to survive Serbia, advances to the gold medal game  
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Team USA has produced a breathtaking comeback to defeat Serbia 95-91 and advance to the men’s basketball gold medal game.
Tropical storm Debby slams into South Carolina and threatens devastating flooding as it presses toward the Northeast  
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Tropical Storm Debby is closing in on the South Carolina coast, where it is expected to make a second landfall early Thursday after looming over the Atlantic Ocean. The storm is set to unleash more torrential rains, tornadoes and destructive flooding as it marches northward through the rest of the week, inundating several already-soaked states.
Analysis: Alleged Taylor Swift terror plot fits a worrying pattern as ISIS targets teens online  
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The details emerging of the alleged terror plot aimed at Taylor Swift’s three Vienna concerts are scant, but already adhere to a chilling pattern familiar to European counterterrorism officials.
Beta thalassaemia: First gene-editing therapy could cure disorder 
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The treatment for beta thalassaemia is to be offered on the NHS and uses Nobel Prize-winning technology.
USA’s Cole Hocker produces one of the upsets of the Paris Olympics to win 1,500-meter gold  
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The Olympic men’s 1,500-meter final always promised to deliver drama, but perhaps not quite like this.
The last time this wrestler competed at the Olympics, she did not concede a single point  
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She only just turned 25, but Yui Susaki is already a reigning Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion, and is widely touted as the best pound-for-pound freestyle wrestler in the world.
Neuralink advances in brain-computer interface with second implant success 
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The implant, designed to enable users to control digital devices through thought alone, aims to assist those with spinal cord injuries.
Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in second human patient 
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Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain chip startup, has implanted its device in a second patient. This development is part of ongoing clinical trials aimed at aiding individuals with spinal cord injuries.
North Korea claims it has sent 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border  
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North Korea claims it has sent 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers toward its border with South Korea, in the latest bellicose declaration by leader Kim Jong Un against its neighbor.
New Miss USA crowned, capping tumultuous year of pageant controversy  
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Michigan’s Alma Cooper, a US Army officer, was named Miss USA on Sunday, becoming the third person to hold the title this year following the shock resignation of 2023’s winner.
Foreign citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ as regional tensions spike  
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Countries are urging their citizens to leave Lebanon “as soon as possible” amid heightening tensions in the region.
US court supports employment rights for spouses of visa holders: ‘Triumph for tech' 
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The court ruling has confirmed that eligible H-4 spouses are now allowed to work in the United States. BAL will continue to monitor the situation.
Two people killed in stabbing attack in Israeli city of Holon  
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Two people have been killed in a stabbing attack in the Israeli city of Holon, near Tel Aviv, medical officials have said.
Google, Netflix, and OpenAI execs plan fundraiser for Kamala Harris to counter Trump’s tech backing: Report 
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Silicon Valley’s elite and tech billionaires are rallying behind Kamala Harris's presidential bid. Executives from Google, Netflix to organise fundraiser.
System expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Debby as it churns towards Florida  
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A tropical depression making its way towards the Florida coast is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Debby Saturday before delivering heavy, flooding rainfall and dangerous storm surge to the state starting this weekend.
Scientists Discover Mysterious Patterns on Ice Shelf Bottom 
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Using the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) Ran underneath 350 m thick ice, an international team of researchers created the very

Eight people arrested during latest UK protest after fatal stabbings  
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Eight people were arrested and three police officers were injured during violent unrest in Britain’s northeast, the latest in a wave of protests around the country after the fatal stabbing of three children earlier this week.
Reporter explains why move to revoke plea deal for 9/11 plotters was a surprise  
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Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead  
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Bangladesh on Thursday banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies as “militant and terrorist” organizations as part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violent protests that left more than 200 people dead and thousands injured.
Summer McIntosh, 17, wins ‘surreal’ second gold medal of the Paris Olympics with 200m butterfly victory  
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The Olympics are not yet one week old but 17-year-old Summer McIntosh already has two gold medals.
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