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2026-08-01 18:04:55.256677

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Micron's market value stood near $988 billion at Thursday's close. The stock would need a climb of more than 40% to revisit its high of $1,255. In fiscal 2023, an oversupplied market roughly halved Micron's revenue to $15.5 billion.

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Health

2026-08-01 18:03:24.248273

U.S. Government Mislabels Map of African Countries at AIDS Conference

US State Department Ripped After Mislabeling Every Country On Africa Map In Presentation At AIDS Conference. Trump administration is being criticized after the U.S. Department of State presented a laughably incorrect map of Africa. An analysis of the map by Reuters indicates that the image contains a watermark indicating that it was generated by OpenAI.

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Politics

2026-08-01 18:04:00.054701

Far-right politicians seize on Ceuta

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the border breach was a violation of Spain's territorial sovereignty. The crisis has already spread beyond Spain to the U.S., fueling a European fight over borders. There is evidence that the influx is being orchestrated for political reasons by Morocco, which polices the border on its side.

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2026-08-01 18:05:03.762800

How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict

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Sports

2026-08-01 18:00:36.216711

Nirmal Purja, Renowned Mountaineer, Is Found Dead After Pakistan Avalanche

"The legacy of their courage, dedication, and contributions will forever remain alive and inspiring," Shah said. The other missing climbers are from Nepal, Pakistan, China and the U.K. Purja spoke to ABC News in 2022 about his love of climbing and his dream to inspire others.

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2026-08-01 18:02:04.580401

Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup

UEFA, Concacaf and the AFC opposed the plan, while senior FIFA officials publicly criticised it. FIFA's decision to drop the controversial investment plan represented one of the most serious political crises of Infantino’s presidency. It comes less than two weeks after he appeared alongside US President Donald Trump at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, seemingly firmly in control of world football.

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Technology

2026-08-01 18:03:35.990957

Trump Media's new paid data service goes live, giving clients faster access to Trump’s posts

"Channeling nonpublic information to Trump's media company for high-speed dissemination to his wealthy institutional investors is a step toward normalizing insider trading," a former SEC lawyer says. Trump regularly announces or hints at official government policy via Truth Social. The paid service could quickly run into legal problems, according to Jones.

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2026-08-01 18:04:12.024884

Trump Backs Away From Deal to Let Ukraine Build Patriot Missiles

U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 31 that the White House had not made a final decision on granting Kyiv licenses to produce Patriot air defense missiles. Trump told Cabinet members he had not committed to issuing the production licen on the same day that he said it would happen. On July 8, Trump said he would give Ukraine a license to produce Patriots.

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World

2026-08-01 18:00:25.881297

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says the money of the organisation is not for private use. UEFA welcomes the decision to take a stake in the World Cup into private hands. The decision to hand control of the tournament to a private company is seen as a blow to the European governing body.

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2026-08-01 18:00:46.110224

Russian Missiles Kill 9 in Kyiv After Trump Backs Off Air-Defense Pledge

Russia launches barrage of ballistic missiles and drones in Ukraine. At least nine people killed and 33 wounded, authorities say. The strikes follow a major Russian attack two days earlier that killed at least 10 people. Moscow apparently looks to exploit Kyiv’s critical shortage of Western-supplied anti-ballistic missile defenses.

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2026-08-01 18:00:57.444312

Father of teen school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison

Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his son's murders. The judge said his actions were not criminal, but were a result of his negligence. The punishment falls within the range courts have imposed on parents whose negligence contributes to mass murder, the judge said. "Mr. Gray committed crimes, but his crimes are tethered to the crimes committed by his son"

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2026-08-01 18:01:39.698416

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

ballistic experts and medical evidence indicate that Indian security forces used pellet guns during a crackdown on protesters in central Delhi on 20 July. Independent experts say Delhi protest injuries consistent with pellet gun fire. Hospital records reviewed by the BBC for a 28-year-old journalist showed he sustained 26 pellet wounds to his right elbow and four to his upper back.

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2026-08-01 18:01:52.131207

Pirro moves to drop case against Olympian, says Reflecting Pool damage caused by 'flawed installation'

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was carried out by AIC, a Virginia-based specialty coatings company. AIC received a no-bid federal contract from the Trump administration to waterproof and coat the pool with a blue polyurea liner. The court concluded that the bottom of the Reflecting pool was damaged.

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2026-08-01 18:02:21.657516

Thousands of Migrants Enter Ceuta, a Spanish Enclave, From Morocco

Ceuta is often seen as a destination for those trying to reach Spain from Africa. Crossing the border from Morocco into Ceuta does not immediately grant migrants free movement across Europe. Previous migrant surges have occurred during tensions between Spain and Morocco, including in 2021 which led more than 10,000 migrants to enter Ceuta in just two days.

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2026-08-01 18:02:33.622780

Kuwait Says It Downed Iranian Drones as Mideast Braces for Possible Escalation

U.S. threatens more strikes on Iran; Kuwait reports new drone attacks. President Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ as Washington pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warns Americans in 10 countries to brace for regional fallout. Here are the most important developments in the Middle East on Saturday.

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2026-08-01 18:02:45.863658

How 50,000 Migrants Surged Into Ceuta, a Spanish Exclave Near Morocco

Spain has been openly pro-immigration even as some of its neighbors have pursued stricter policies. The dramatic events were “a violation of Spain’s territorial sovereignty,” Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said. Spain is a main point of arrival into Europe for migrants seeking better economic opportunities or an escape from violence.

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2026-08-01 18:02:59.220183

Spain Installs Floating Barrier in Ceuta After Influx of Migrants

Spanish supreme court ruled that migrants would not be summarily returned if intercepted at sea. Fuelling hopes among Moroccans that they could gain access to the mainland through Ceuta. One possible trigger is a ruling by Spain's Supreme Court in Madrid stating that the immediate return of migrants is only permissible if they crossed a fence or other barrier.

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2026-08-01 18:03:12.356875

Making Rounds

"Brand New Day" grossed an astounding $168 million from 4,487 North American theaters on Friday. The record previously belonged to 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," which earned $157 million on its first day. "Toy Story 5" took third on Friday with $1.8 million domestically.

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2026-08-01 18:04:25.866623

What Caused the Surge of Migrants From Morocco Into Ceuta?

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pushed the argument that a recent ruling by Spain's Supreme Court had been intentionally misconstrued. The U.S. State Department doubled down in a post on X, saying that "this unacceptable incident is the direct result of the Spanish Government's deliberate efforts to enable and facilitate mass illegal migration into Europe"

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2026-08-01 18:04:41.571946

Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones

US Embassy in Jordan says Americans should consider leaving Middle East as Iran is 'unpredictable' “Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions,” the advisory said. “Just because U.S. interests or businesses have not been attacked in a country in the past does not ensure their safety”

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2026-08-01 18:05:16.009549

U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day With Both Sides Holding Off on Strikes

Hochul’s order would apply only to large-scale data centers requiring 50 megawatts of energy or more. “I refuse to let those costs be passed on to New Yorkers,” Hochul said. The order will pause the permitting process for up to a year to examine environmental impacts and create new regulations.

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