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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect themhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/autism-trump-education-department-civil-rights/Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.Aug 24, 2026 9:00 AM

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California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Mergerhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/us/california-bonta-paramount-warner-settlement-talks.htmlThe attorney general of California, one of 12 states suing to block the $111 billion deal, accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting earlier settlement discussions.Aug 24, 2026 7:42 AM
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The right to health in Gaza is now a privilegehttps://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/24/the-right-to-health-in-gaza-is-now-a-privilege?traffic_source=rssThe devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza’s most vulnerable – those who live in displacement campsAug 24, 2026 7:08 AM

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'It's not Alton Towers' - rows break out over queuing at Wales' highest mountainhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1714xg2vr9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThere has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa.Aug 24, 2026 5:15 AM

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Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khanhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2z889l0dxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.Aug 24, 2026 3:55 AM
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Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/24/can-kenyas-ai-ambitions-coexist-with-naivashas-water-needs?traffic_source=rssAs Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.Aug 24, 2026 2:09 AM

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3 Cyclists Die in One Week in Hit-and-Runs in New York Cityhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/nyregion/nyc-cycling-bike-deaths.htmlThose who died were all on e-bikes. Seventeen cyclists have been killed so far this year, and advocate groups said the deaths should be a rallying cry for safety improvements.Aug 24, 2026 1:36 AM
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L5 Networks Joins Volaris Grouphttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8c3abd884d4e979732569857f16fd1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmarkets.businessinsider.com%2Fnews%2Fstocks%2Fl5-networks-joins-volaris-group-1036486318&c=7231111960741904569&mkt=en-usIn line with Volaris’ management model, L5 Networks will continue to operate as an independent business unit, retaining its name, brands, and current leadership, within the Ricardo Pinho Group, part ...Aug 24, 2026 1:00 AM
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Tokayev allies head for landslide victory in Kazakhstan electionshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/24/08-24-26-kazakh-elections-sv-mp4?traffic_source=rssExit polls give Kazakhstan’s pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.Aug 24, 2026 12:12 AM
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Stewart Copeland turns his studio into a wild orchestrahttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/stewart-copeland-turns-his-studio-into-a-wild-orchestra-60-minutes/The Police drummer gives Bill Whitaker a tour of his Los Angeles studio, where custom percussion, rare instruments, and nature-inspired sounds come together in his latest project, "Wild Concerto."Aug 23, 2026 11:00 PM
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Multi-car crash leaves 5 injured near 101 Freeway in Hollywood Hillshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8bdf4058dd47559909761b54b43a58&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Flosangeles%2Fnews%2Fhollywood-hills-cahuenga-boulevard-101-freeway-crash%2F&c=2668086454452344956&mkt=en-usThe crash happened at around 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Cahuenga Boulevard, which runs adjacent to the 101 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Aug 23, 2026 10:46 PM

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Syria says US-mediated talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensionshttps://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260823-syria-says-us-mediated-talks-with-israel-addressed-de-escalationSyria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday to defuse the crisis sparked by a strike that Israel said was aimed at preventing a Turkish military deployment. Damascus says it wants to stay out of the tensions between Israel and Turkey.Aug 23, 2026 10:39 PM
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Learning to live in a post-American worldhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/23/nx-s1-5939846/learning-to-live-in-a-post-american-worldIn a recent article for Foregin Affairs, Mark Leonard makes that argument that America's leading role in the world order is fading. He discusses his argument with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.Aug 23, 2026 9:21 PM

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Signs that Jaissle's Newcastle are not to be written offhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c80n021k098o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssNewcastle United were predicted to struggle from the off by some pundits, but head coach Matthias Jaissle will take encouragement from aspects of their display even after conceding a late equaliser against LiverpoolAug 23, 2026 8:38 PM

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Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fearhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyqy29jn74o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssThe social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.Aug 23, 2026 6:38 PM

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Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g3g36z7p6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssA mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.Aug 23, 2026 6:17 PM
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Pentagon fires 3 employees from Stars and Stripes after CBS News interviewhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/pentagon-fires-3-employees-from-stars-stripes-after-cbs-news-interview/The Pentagon fired the publisher, an editor and a reporter at the military newspaper Stars and Stripes after their comments for a CBS "Sunday Morning" piece.Aug 23, 2026 6:12 PM

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France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaveshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqlxlp4lx9yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssA government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.Aug 23, 2026 5:39 PM

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'I didn't think I could do it': A 13-year-old N.S. girl fought a 711-pound tuna and wonhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/world-record-tuna-9.7317028?cmp=rssDélynn Jacquard set a record during the 22nd annual Wedgeport Tuna Tournament and Festival.Aug 23, 2026 4:00 PM
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Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicatedhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/is-it-legal-to-train-ai-models-on-copyrighted-books-its-complicated/Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?Aug 23, 2026 3:00 PM