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[2026-08-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: FACT CHECK: No order from Cagayan de Oro mayor Uy banning Muslims from schools
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-order-cagayan-de-oro-mayor-ban-muslims-schools/
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[2026-08-21 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Galaxy Corp. opens Seoul robot park featuring K-pop performances
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Galaxy Corp., a South Korean entertainment tech startup, officially opened a robot-themed park in Seoul on Friday, featuring robot-powered K-pop performances and interactive content.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260821008000320
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[2026-08-21 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (3rd LD) Kakao Corp. to spinoff core biz to strengthen AI capabilities
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info in paras 9-11, byline)By Kang Jae-eun
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260821004253320
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[2026-08-21 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: US-led Philippine tech hub faces opposition from indigenous people
Snippet: Opponents of indigenous people's land being used to develop a hub to support the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative protest in Manila during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Speech last month. (Photo by Michael Beltran)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/us-led-philippine-tech-hub-faces-opposition-from-indigenous-people
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[2026-08-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China clears Geely for landmark satellite IoT test to spur commercial space sector
Snippet: Geespace becomes first private Chinese firm to secure approval for a satellite IoT trial, underscoring Beijing’s commercial space drive
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3364781/china-clears-geely-landmark-satellite-iot-test-spur-commercial-space-sector?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China clears Geely for landmark satellite test to spur commercial space drive
Snippet: Geespace becomes first private Chinese firm to secure approval for a satellite IoT trial, underscoring Beijing’s commercial space drive
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3364781/china-clears-geely-landmark-satellite-iot-test-spur-commercial-space-sector
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[2026-08-21 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: FACT CHECK: DSWD not offering cash aid to senior citizens through Facebook
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/dswd-no-facebook-cash-aid-senior-citizens/
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[2026-08-21 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (2nd LD) Kakao Corp. to spinoff core biz to strengthen AI capabilities
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info at bottom)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260821004252320
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[2026-08-21 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: How Meta paid influencers to counter fears Instagram damages teens
Snippet: Meta paid a group of Australian parenting influencers with a combined following of more than 5 million to promote its teen safety products while it was campaigning against the federal government’s under-16 social media ban, a new report from a US watchdog group alleges.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-meta-paid-influencers-to-counter-fears-instagram-damages-teens-20260820-p60q06.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Global investors use 'perp' bets to chase China tech stocks like Unitree
Snippet: Chinese humanoid developer Unitree and memory chip producer CXMT were popular targets of 'perp' bets before their recent IPOs, heralding big pops. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/global-investors-use-perp-bets-to-chase-china-tech-stocks-like-unitree
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[2026-08-21 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Goldman says hedge funds suffered worst underperformance vs S&P 500 in July in more than 20 years of data
Snippet: Hedge funds struggled to a historic extent as AI momentum unwound in July, according to Goldman Sachs.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/goldman-hedge-funds-historic-underperformance-sp500-degrossing.html
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[2026-08-21 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Samsung Electronics likely to announce 100 tln-won shareholder returns: sources
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. is poised to return at least 100 trillion won (US$72.4 billion) to shareholders, industry sources said Friday, following a similar announcement by its chipmaking rival SK hynix Inc. amid record earnings driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260821005900320
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[2026-08-21 14:54 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Meta has been accused of buttering up influencers at its "safety camp" events
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/meta-has-been-accused-of-buttering-up-influencers-at-its-safety-camp-events-20260821-p60qdh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-21 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Dreame sets out Korea expansion plan, launches new robot vacuum
Snippet: Chinese home appliance maker Dreame Technology said Friday it plans to expand beyond robot vacuum cleaners in South Korea, positioning the country as a key market for premium small appliances and artificial intelligence-powered smart-home products.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10848101
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[2026-08-21 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Long Island sicko undressed pair of young girls’ social media photos using AI in twisted child porn scheme: cops
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/us-news/long-island-sicko-undressed-pair-of-young-girls-social-media-photos-using-ai-in-twisted-child-porn-scheme-cops/
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[2026-08-21 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: How schools are teaching AI literacy and warning kids to be wary
Snippet: Amanda Bickerstaff, CEO of AI for Education, speaks at Academic Magnet High School during the Charleston County School District Charleston Educator Symposium Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in North Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ai-literacy-schools-education-4fb9f2c0240993499870f4f204bf41c1
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[2026-08-21 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Taiwan's AI-fueled forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable, economists say
Snippet: The Taiwanese government's double-digit GDP forecast growth in 2026 may reflect optimism in the artificial-intelligence economy, but growth is likely to moderate over time given risks of capex slowdown and macroeconomic downturns, and with its high concentration in the semiconductor industry.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/taiwan-gdp-growth-outlook-tech-forecast.html
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[2026-08-21 13:15 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Ex-Google engineer’s conviction for stealing AI secrets partially overturned
Snippet: AI. A person visits the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China July 26, 2025
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/ex-google-engineer-linwei-ding-conviction-stealing-ai-secrets-partially-overturned/
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[2026-08-21 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Young people are key to strengthening UAE-India ties | The National
Snippet: Write to us: Share your feedback on the news of the week
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/feedback/2026/08/21/uae-india-ai-youth-oman-zohran-mamdani/
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[2026-08-21 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s stock benchmark may see more tech additions as review result looms
Snippet: AI developers MiniMax and Z.ai are top candidates for Hang Seng Index inclusion as compiler aims to boost tech exposure
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364752/hong-kongs-stock-benchmark-may-see-more-tech-additions-review-result-looms?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-21 12:59 UTC+10:00] [Hang Seng Index] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s stock benchmark may see more tech additions as review result looms
Snippet: AI developers MiniMax and Z.ai are top candidates for Hang Seng Index inclusion as compiler aims to boost tech exposure
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364752/hong-kongs-stock-benchmark-may-see-more-tech-additions-review-result-looms
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[2026-08-21 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Broadcom CDS Explodes As It Seeks Up To $100 Billion In Massive Off-Balance Sheet Debt Deal
Snippet: Amid the growing angst about hyperscaler CapEx (and more specifically, the historic flood of new debt issuance to fund it), attention among the always-bullish equity talking-heads has shifted - and rightfully so - to the bond markets as alarm signals flare up with an increasing frequency. Of course, for ZeroHedge readers, this is not a new topic, it is something we have been warning of for the past year, ever since we explained that debt was the true AI bubble
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/broadcom-cds-explodes-it-seeks-100-billion-massive-balance-sheet-debt-deal
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[2026-08-21 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Chinese startup rolls out robot arms in logistics warehouses
Snippet: X Square Robot debuts its technology for sorting parcels at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/chinese-startup-rolls-out-robot-arms-in-logistics-warehouses2
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[2026-08-21 12:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kakao to split into two listed firms
Snippet: Demerger to separate KakaoTalk-centered AI business from fintech, content and mobility
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10847981
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[2026-08-21 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Internet Culture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial
Snippet: META. The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, USA, May 20, 2026.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/us-teen-drops-lawsuit-meta-google-snap/
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[2026-08-21 12:32 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Gabby Lopez’s gamble to save ABS-CBN
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/gabby-lopez-gamble-save-abs-cbn/
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[2026-08-21 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korea to launch 'future fund' with 'windfall revenue' amid chip boom
Snippet: South Korea will launch the "Future Fund" to promote long-term economic growth, using what the government calls "windfall revenue" from increased tax collection driven by the recent artificial intelligence boom, the budget ministry said Friday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10847943
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[2026-08-21 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea to launch 'future fund' with 'windfall revenue' amid chip boom
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will launch the "Future Fund" to promote long-term economic growth, using what the government calls "windfall revenue" from increased tax collection driven by the recent artificial intelligence (AI) boom, the budget ministry said Friday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260821003200320
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[2026-08-21 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) Kakao Corp. to spinoff core biz to strengthen AI capabilities
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info from 4th para, new photo)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260821004251320
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[2026-08-21 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Title: Chinese humanoid robots' biggest obstacle: humans are still (mostly) better
Snippet: BEIJING — The big challenge for humanoid robots is still getting the technology to work well, according to industry leaders speaking alongside the World Robot Conference in Beijing this week.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/chinese-humanoid-robots-face-challenge-of-their-own-capabilities.html
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[2026-08-21 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Kakao Corp. to spinoff core biz to strengthen AI capabilities
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Kakao Corp. said Friday it plans to split its major businesses, including its popular messenger service KakaoTalk, into two entities as part of efforts to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260821004200320
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[2026-08-21 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Firmus AI data centre gets tick from planners ahead of council vote
Snippet: By Ashleigh Barraclough
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/tas-firmus-ai-data-centre-george-town/107062068
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[2026-08-21 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: AI cuts costs for Southeast Asia-based scammers
Snippet: Cambodia has cracked down heavily on scam centers. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/society/crime/ai-cuts-costs-for-southeast-asia-based-scammers
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[2026-08-21 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Gross bias by Apple, Google News should sound alarms for Congress, FTC
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/opinion/gross-bias-by-apple-google-news-should-sound-alarms-for-congress-ftc/
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[2026-08-21 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: LIV Golf Indianapolis Par Scores
Snippet: LIV Golf Indianapolis Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit ThursdayAt The Club at Chatham HillsWestfield, Ind.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-aaa3e80ab610abb3f4c040aa238046bb
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[2026-08-21 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 21)
Snippet: The new price of capital: Surging global bond yields threaten Korea as sovereign debt and AI borrowing collide
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260821000800315
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[2026-08-21 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hits new record on AI boom
Snippet: More than one-third of Japanese stocks were owned by overseas investors in fiscal 2025. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/foreign-ownership-of-japan-stocks-hits-new-record-on-ai-boom
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[2026-08-21 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: US Government Warns: Hackers Attacking Vulnerable Water Systems With AI Help
Snippet: Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/us-government-warns-hackers-attacking-vulnerable-water-systems-ai-help
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[2026-08-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Expert witness used ChatGPT to defend 3M in suit over deadly explosion that killed 3 – charging $90K for report
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/business/expert-witness-used-chatgpt-to-defend-3m-in-suit-over-deadly-explosion-that-killed-3-charging-90k-for-report/
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[2026-08-21 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: How AI could help reduce your time waiting at a red light
Snippet: Australia's phase-based traffic light system has been commonplace since the 1950s, but researchers say it may no longer be optimal. (ABC News: Claudia Williams)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/artificial-intelligence-powered-traffic-lights-trial/107053756
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[2026-08-21 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ‘It is a shakedown’: The NRA director taking on Labor’s big tech tax
Snippet: August 21, 2026 — 5:00am
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/it-is-a-shakedown-the-nra-director-taking-on-labor-s-big-tech-tax-20260820-p60pyk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-08-21 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach
Snippet: A second Gidon tanker touched down at Nevatim Airbase on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the IDF’s aerial refueling and cargo capabilities.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-906152
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[2026-08-21 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: 'Think before you type': Expert explains how Yahalomi case shows dangers of sharing all with an AI
Snippet: Israelis Mali and Liel Yahalomi were reportedly tracked down from Vienna, Austria, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, by using the their chat history with artificial intelligence models, N12 News reported on Saturday.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-906147
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[2026-08-21 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan left behind by US and China in AI era patent race
Snippet: Japan ranked fourth in patents in core fields, such as AI mechanisms and foundational technologies. China, the U.S. and South Korea occupy the top three spots. (Image by Nikkei)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/japan-left-behind-by-us-and-china-in-ai-era-patent-race
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[2026-08-21 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Mark Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle near Meta HQ in Ireland on 400-acre riverfront property
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/business/mark-zuckerberg-buys-gothic-castle-near-meta-hq-in-ireland-on-400-acre-riverfront-property/
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[2026-08-21 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Trump champions data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ai-data-centers-trump-election-cd2cfd73e3d41e2baf65bf82702a589b
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[2026-08-21 03:39 UTC+10:00] [Ireland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
Snippet: Meta chief executive paid roughly €20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundings
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/mark-zuckerberg-buys-440-acre-strancally-castle-estate-in-ireland
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[2026-08-21 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: El campeón del Tour Pogacar apunta a ganar la Vuelta a España para completar triplete
Snippet: El esloveno Tadej Pogacar, vistiendo el maillot amarillo de líder general, celebra al cruzar la línea de meta de la última etapa de la carrera ciclista del Tour de Francia con salida y llegada en París, el domingo 26 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Mosa’ab Elshamy)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tadej-pogacar-espana-vuelta-b06b2794872b4d69a6d9766d8c714950
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[2026-08-21 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: UC Berkeley professor who criticized student math abilities admits to using AI to help write viral op-ed
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/tech/uc-berkeley-professor-who-slammed-admissions-admits-to-using-ai/
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[2026-08-21 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Samsung set to launch shareholder return plan
Snippet: SEOUL — Samsung Electronics is set to announce a new shareholder return policy later this month worth more than 100 trillion won ($71.75 billion), media reported on Thursday, as the company plans to share record profits with shareholders amid an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chip supercycle.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/21/business/foreign-business/samsung-set-to-launch-shareholder-return-plan/2409514
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