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Among high-income countries, US shows slowest progress in reducing
risk of chronic disease deaths, new study finds

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all high-income Western countries, the United States has shown the
worst performance in reducing the probability of dying from chronic
diseases, a new study finds.

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Disgruntled NYT journalist to 'anti-woke' power grab: how far can Bari
Weiss go?
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After leaving the New York Times, she turned her Substack into a
unshakeable pro-Israel voice. Now as Paramount eyes acquisition of her
company, Weiss is poised to become Trump's ally among media elites

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The Assassination Video No One Asked For - Vulture (No paywall)
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What It Takes to Join Your First Board
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Eight leaders share how they landed board seats, gained confidence,
and made an impact.

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Vimeo to be acquired by Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion
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The European software company Bending Spoons is acquiring the video
hosting platform Vimeo for $1.38 billion. The deal is expected to
close later this year.

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What's behind France's political crisis and what could happen next?
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France's prime minister has called a confidence vote on himself, and
is expected to lose.

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Trump has heated call with Netanyahu over Israeli strike on Qatar -
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President Trump held a heated call with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, senior U.S. administration officials
said, conveying deep frustration at being blindsided by Israels strike
on Hamas representatives in Qatar.

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Larry Ellison's wealth soars thanks to Oracle's record stock surge -
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Oracle shares soared as much as 40% early Wednesday to trade at record
highs of about $340 as of 9:47 a.m. ET. Investors piled in after the
company forecast phenomenal revenue growth, underpinned by AI demand,
in an earnings report after the bell in New York. The stock has now
roughly doubled this year, lifting Oracle's market value to nearly $1
trillion.

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Johnson met Thiel months before Palantir's NHS pandemic role
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Meeting with former UK prime minister and his chief advisor withheld
from official records, according to leaked documents

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Nepal Under Curfew as Troops Patrol Kathmandu After Protests: Live
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At least 22 people have been killed as security forces fired on
demonstrators angry about censorship and economic issues. Troops
deployed after some protesters set fire to government buildings.

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Poland closest to open conflict since World War Two, PM says after
Russian drones shot down - live updates
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Prime Minister Donald Tusk says up to four of 19 Russian drones were
shot down after entering Polish airspace.

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AI is changing the grid. Could it help more than it harms? - MIT
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The rising popularity of AI is driving an increase in electricity
demand so significant it has the potential to reshape our grid. Energy
consumption by data centers has gone up by 80% from 2020 to 2025 and
is likely to keep growing. Electricity prices are already rising,
especially in places where data centers are most concentrated.

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Iran agrees to give UN atomic agency access to its nuclear sites - WSJ
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Iran has agreed to give the U.N. atomic agency access to its main
nuclear facilities, opening the possibility for international
inspectors to assess the damage done by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in
June and check on Tehrans stockpile of near weapons-grade enriched
uranium, the agencys chief said.

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Managing Your Team When the C-Suite Isn't Providing Strategic
Direction
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Four strategies to lead through executive indecision.

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Cracker Barrel suspends restaurant remodels after logo controversy
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Cracker Barrel's "Old Country Store" look is here to stay, the company
announced, in the latest walk back of its rebranding initiative.

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Fed rate cut now signals 3% inflation is the new 2%
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates next week
even though inflation is still around 3%, a full percentage point
above the official goal. This raises an uncomfortable question: is the
central bank's 2% inflation target still viable?

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A $1 million treasure hunt is underway in Canadian wilderness
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The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt's first clue is a 13-stanza poem.

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How to start aging like an athlete
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These over-50 champs--and a growing body of research--show what we
gain by staying active later in life.

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3 Pillars of Trump's Power Set to Be Tested at Supreme Court
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President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House on
August 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump's authority on tariffs,
deportations and sending the military into U.S. cities are at stake in
major court cases.

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More children are obese than underweight, Unicef warns
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Traditional, healthy diets are being replaced by ultra-processed
foods, often high in sugar and additives, the UN agency says.

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Who is Lachlan Murdoch, the anointed media tycoon?
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His position in leading News Corp. and Fox is now secure, as his
father ends a dramatic succession battle. Lachlan grew up in New York
City but has lived in Australia for much of his adult life.

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Potential new target points to non-addictive treatments for relieving
pain after surgery
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A University of Alberta-led team has identified a new way to treat
post-surgical pain in animals and human cells, in a bid to find
non-addictive treatments for acute and even chronic pain.

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Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt's White and Black Deserts
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Led by a guide and driver, a photojournalist embarked on a three-day,
two-night excursion that took her deep into one of the country's
lesser-known wonders.

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Israel is straining its hard-won ties in the Gulf - WSJ (No paywall)
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Israels airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar has piled fresh strain on
its relations with Persian Gulf states, countries that just a few
years ago were the cornerstone of its hopes to secure its future by
winning diplomatic acceptance in the Middle East.

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Pilot project at Port of LA generates clean energy using the ocean's
waves
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At the Port of Los Angeles, the ocean's waves area creating renewable
energy in a pilot project by the company Eco Wave Power.

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Need a pee? Japan has QR code for that
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Japanese toilet giant TOTO has launched a service allowing those
caught short in public to locate the nearest washrooms and see how
busy they are real-time with a phone and QR code.

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AI Is Changing the Structure of Consulting Firms
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Generative AI tools, predictive algorithms, and synthetic research
platforms are increasingly able to do the work of junior consultants.

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Inside the effort to make EVs roar like real sports cars - WSJ (No
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EVs once promised to turn down the volume on traffic. Now they are
introducing a new cacophony to the urban streetscape. Sports car
makers are rolling out EVs that are designed to be just as noisy as
the big engines their customers know and love. Makers of these cars
say the roar and rumble are central to their identities and appeal.

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Entrepreneurs Are More Optimistic Despite Fears of Economic Slowdown.
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Despite flatlining U.S. job creation rates and declining consumer
confidence, Main Street entrepreneurs are more optimistic than theyve
been since January. Small-business owners expect that both their own
companies and broader economic growth will improve in the next few
months, accounting for their improved outlook, according to recent
surveys.

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Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours
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In just three days, Israel has carried out strikes in Palestine,
Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen.

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The controversial sweet that fuels Norwegians
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Known as 'the trip chocolate', Kvikk Lunsj has fuelled outdoor
adventures for generations. So, what makes this chocolate so
controversial?

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Coffee naps might be the weirdest-and smartest-way to recharge
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It sounds backward, but research suggests a cup of coffee followed by
a short nap could sharpen focus and fight fatigue.

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They're Narcissists, and They're Proud - Intelligencer (No paywall)
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Ellison Tops Musk as World's Richest Man After $101 Billion Gain -
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Larry Ellison has become the world's richest person for the first
time, ending Elon Musk's nearly year-long reign in the top spot.

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Are all ultra-processed foods bad? New research suggests not
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New Swinburne research published in the Proceedings of the Nutrition
Society is challenging the long-held belief that all ultra-processed
foods are bad for you.

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Princeton academic Elizabeth Tsurkov freed by Iraqi militia after 2
years in captivity
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The Russian-Israeli citizen was released by the Kata'ib Hezbollah
group, a Shia paramilitary group aligned with Iran.

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Anti-Islamic US biker gang members run security at deadly Gaza aid
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BBC identifies members of Infidels MC gang hired as armed security at
US and Israel-backed aid sites.

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Social Security update: New plan to address "disastrous" cuts
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Suzanne Blake is a Newsweek reporter based in New York. Her focus is
reporting on consumer and social trends, spanning from retail to
restaurants and beyond. She is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and
joined Newsweek in 2023. You can get in touch with Suzanne by emailing
[email protected]. Languages: English

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Tim Cook and Apple's design team explain the 'shockingly thin' iPhone
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As Apples vice president of industrial design, shed like it to be an
iPhone, of course. But this year she wants to make the job a little
tougher than just grabbing an upgraded version of whatever model you
already carry.

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The school shooting industry is worth billions - and it keeps growing
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The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into
a multibillion-dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts
assurance with high-tech products.

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Was There Life on Mars? A Rock Found by NASA Keeps Getting More
Interesting.
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NASA is still not saying it has found fossils of Martian microbes, but
analysis of a rock collected by the Perseverance rover raises that
possibility.

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Jump in US greenhouse gas pollution pushed global emissions higher -
report
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'Abrupt shift' in policy since Trump took office will have major
consequences for climate crisis, forecast says

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Russia Is Losing the War-Just Not to Ukraine
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A war meant to catalyze national revival has instead become a case
study in national self-harm.

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Alibaba Seeks $3.17 Billion in 2025's Biggest Convertible Issue -
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is seeking to raise $3.17 billion in an
offering of zero-coupon convertible notes that's set to be the year's
biggest

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Alibaba Fuels China Commerce War With New $140 Million Subsidies -
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is committing another 1 billion yuan ($140
million) of incentives to drive more traffic to one of its most
popular online services, cranking up the heat on JD.com Inc. and
Meituan in their ongoing battle for Chinese consumers

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The sleep switch that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower
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UC Berkeley researchers mapped the brain circuits that control growth
hormone during sleep, uncovering a feedback system where sleep fuels
hormone release, and the hormone regulates wakefulness. The discovery
helps explain links between poor sleep, obesity, diabetes, and
cognitive decline, while opening new paths for treating sleep and
metabolic disorders.

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GameStop revenue climbs on strong hardware, collectible sales
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GameStop's second-quarter revenue jumped on Tuesday, driven by strong
sales in its hardware and collectibles segment as the videogame
retailer embraces digital storefronts to battle competition from
larger retailers and e-commerce platforms.

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The murder of Charlie Kirk - WSJ (No paywall)
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The killing of Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two and a
prominent political leader on the right, is another horrifying scene
in a country that is heartsick of witnessing them. Kirk was appearing
at a public event Wednesday in a courtyard on the campus of Utah
Valley University when he was shot in the neck.

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China slips back into deflation as economy shows signs of cooling - FT
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China's consumer prices slipped into deflation in August, adding to
signs that the world's second-largest economy is losing momentum after
exports grew more slowly last month.

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AI Use at Large Companies Is in Decline, Census Bureau Says
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A dip in corporate AI adoption isn't a great sign for an industry
hellbent on world domination.

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Rivian CEO says Chinese EV makers aren't doing something 'magical' to
achieve cheaper vehicles - Business Insider (No paywall)
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"It's inconceivable that Western markets would not allow their
domestic manufacturers to produce in China, but simultaneously allow
freely those Chinese companies to produce in China and sell," Scaringe
said during a recent appearance on the Everything Electric podcast.

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