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Little Fire Expands to 700 Acres Near Pleasanton

A wildfire dubbed the Little Fire south of Pleasanton rapidly spread from its start before 3 p.m. to about 150 acres by 4 p.m., triggering multiple evacuation orders across several zones and prompting crews from Cal Fire, Alameda County Fire, and the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department to respond.

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Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76, Global Grief

Kelly Osbourne publicly shares a moving, introspective account of her grief a year after Ozzy Osbourne's death, describing how the loss has redefined her sense of self and left her living as a ghost of who she was. As she recounts the pain and seeks healing, the posts have drawn an outpouring of sympathy from fans, with Time spent with family and returning to her Iowa farm helping her cope.

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Citigroup Hikes Dividend 12% to $0.67/Share

Citigroup declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.67 per share for August 28, 2026, with a record date of August 3, 2026, yielding about 2%, and also announced multiple preferred-stock dividends across Series T, Y, Z, AA, BB, CC, DD with varying rates and payments on August 17, 2026. The announcements come alongside the company's statement that the dividend increase to 67 cents a share reflects a 12% boost and aligns with its Q2 results.

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UK Evacuates Humanitarian Worker Over Ebola Exposure

UK Health Security Agency confirms a UK resident humanitarian worker exposed to Ebola in the DRC was evacuated to London for precautionary isolation and monitoring, with no symptoms and the public risk deemed low. The evacuation, carried out with NHS and international partners, underscores ongoing precautionary protocols as authorities diagnose no confirmed UK cases.

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Cory Mills finances under DOJ probe

The Department of Justice is investigating Florida Rep. Cory Mills, with probes focusing on his finances and alleged misconduct, while he also faces a separate House Ethics Committee inquiry that began in 2024 and expanded in 2025; Mills denies any wrongdoing amid fundraising struggles and political pressure in the upcoming August primary. Reports also indicate FBI involvement and multiple allegations including domestic violence and “stolen valor,” as Mills navigates overlapping investigations from federal and congressional bodies.

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Marc Anthony, Nadia Ferreira Welcome Eighth Child

Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira have welcomed their second child together, bringing his total number of children to eight. Reports differ on the baby’s name, with some outlets naming Myla and others Marquesa as the newborn’s given name.

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RoboCop Series Greenlit for Prime Video with Blumhouse

Prime Video has officially greenlit an eight-episode Robocop series from Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, with Peter Ocko as showrunner and writer, James Wan as executive producer, and Ed Neumeier also serving as an EP; the logline centers on a giant tech conglomerate pairing a robot with the consciousness of a fallen officer for police work, signaling a fresh yet respectful reimagining of the franchise. A premiere date hasn’t been announced, but multiple outlets confirm the creative team and development efforts aimed at adapting the iconic property for today’s audience.

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Mariners rout Reds 8-0 on Raleigh grand slam

The Seattle Mariners crushed the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 behind Cal Raleigh’s sixth career grand slam and a six-inning, three-hit performance from George Kirby, who combined with relievers on a shutout. The win moved Seattle back into first place in the AL West, though star outfielder Julio Rodríguez left with a hamstring injury late in the game as Robles and others supplied key offense.

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Yankees-Pirates bench-clearing altercation over pitch clock

The Yankees beat the Pirates 8-5 as Jose Caballero’s late-pitch-clock routine provoked Dennis Santana into a confrontation, prompting benches and bullpens to clear. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around the pitch clock since 2023, with Caballero having prior delays and Santana offering his perspective, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. supplied two homers in the win.

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Rodgers Heads to Final Season Amid Family Reconciliation

Aaron Rodgers, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has posted photos suggesting a reconciliation with his parents Ed and Darla and his brother Luke after more than a decade of estrangement, though one relative has been notably absent in some reports. The posts describe “Another bonding week” and come amid years of public discussion about Rodgers’ family rift and reflections in his documentary, with reports noting prior friction tied to ex-girlfriend Olivia Munn and the couple’s ongoing efforts to heal the family ties.

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Wilt Chamberlain Finals jacket sells for $89,600

A teenager in Oregon bought a Wilt Chamberlain 1972 NBA Finals warmup jacket for $3.07 at a thrift store, and it sold for $89,600 at Sotheby’s after authentication. Photomatching and stitching/measurement verification confirmed the item’s provenance, underscoring the rising value of game-worn memorabilia with multiple bidders and a high-profile auction record.

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Brie Larson-led Skeletons release date set for June 2027

Brie Larson headlines the horror Skeletons, directed by J.T. Mollner and produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, with a June 4, 2027 release date and adaptation of Philipp Fracassi’s Fail-Safe about a boy uncovering his mother’s disturbing secret.

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Powell Ohio Five Die Rescuing Swimmer

Five people died in Powell, Ohio after a group attempted to rescue a struggling swimmer in the Scioto River, with a frightened child alerting authorities and two women then three men found dead; two children under 10 were placed in the care of family services. The incident unfolded Sunday with others jumping in to help as the group faced rising dangers, and authorities confirmed the sequence of recoveries over the following days.

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US Seeks Denaturalization Of 10 Naturalized Criminals

The Trump administration’s DHS and DOJ have filed denaturalization actions against ten naturalized U.S. citizens accused of crimes including child sexual abuse, health care and wire fraud, immigration fraud, and drug trafficking, saying they concealed key information to obtain citizenship. The cases—originating from multiple countries and pursued under the Immigration and Nationality Act—signal a broad push to revoke citizenship for those believed to have fraudulently obtained it and to restore integrity to the naturalization process, with officials calling on enforcing consequences for those who cheated the system.

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Monkeys, Children Share Geometry Intuition

New research across several studies shows that baboons and macaques understand geometric relationships in ways that closely resemble how preschoolers and adults reason about shapes, challenging the view that geometry is uniquely human. The findings, drawn from touchscreen shape-matching tasks and cross-cultural samples including the Tsimane’ and Mundurucu, suggest geometry intuition is a shared feature of the primate mind, not a product of formal education alone.

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Sunrise Expansion Construction Begins, Boosts BC LNG

Enbridge has begun the $4‑billion Sunrise Expansion on the Westcoast natural gas system in British Columbia, adding up to 300 million cubic feet per day of capacity through roughly 140 kilometres of new pipeline and 11 looping segments to support LNG exports such as Woodfibre while keeping Indigenous participation an option. Government and industry supporters say the project will boost Canada’s GDP, create about 2,500 construction jobs, generate roughly $700 million in tax revenue, and emphasize domestic steel use and Indigenous collaboration as part of Canada's energy-and-reconciliation agenda.

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Megan Fox to Return for Jennifer's Body Sequel

A Jennifer’s Body sequel is moving forward with Megan Fox returning to star alongside Karyn Kusama directing and Diablo Cody back to write, while details about Amanda Seyfried’s involvement remain unclear. Production is slated to begin in Vancouver this October, reviving the cult horror hit that has gained appreciation since its 2009 release.

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Kroger shootings reported across Cypress area

A Kroger store on Cypresswood Drive in Cypress, Harris County, was the scene of a shooting with multiple victims and authorities detaining a possible suspect while urging people to avoid the area. Reports on the exact number of victims and their conditions varied, with some accounts indicating at least one person injured and others reporting three shot as the investigation continues.

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France approves assisted dying bill awaiting review

France’s National Assembly approved a strict assisted-dying law for adults with incurable, life-threatening illnesses, sending the measure to a Constitutional Council review after a 291-241 vote and years of debate; the law allows self-administration of a lethal dose with medical safeguards, with doctors or nurses assisting only when a patient cannot act themselves. Eligibility requires adult citizenship or long-term residency, a verified serious condition with unbearable pain, and a formal process including a two-day reflection period, with the Senate having previously blocked the bill before the Assembly’s final say.

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Superman Leads Critics Choice Super Awards nominations

The Critics Choice Association unveiled the 6th Critics Choice Super Awards nominations, led by Superman with six film nods and The Boys’ final season with five TV nominations, while titles like Obsession, Weapons, Project Hail Mary, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Masters of the Universe trail closely behind; the awards cover superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror, and action, with winners announced on August 6, 2026.

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ICE Pauses Most Vehicle Stops Nationwide

ICE has ordered a nationwide halt on most vehicle stops in immigration enforcement, with exceptions only for the most egregious criminal targets, following fatal shootings in Maine and Texas. The temporary policy change could significantly constrain ICE operations and is described as a training measure, potentially affecting how arrests are initially pursued.

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Lee Ryan loses High Court challenge

Blue frontman Lee Ryan, 43, lost High Court bids to overturn his racially aggravated assault conviction from a July 2022 British Airways flight, where he allegedly called a cabin crew member a “sweet chocolate chip cookie,” grabbed her wrists and made race‑related comments after being refused more alcohol; he was originally given a suspended sentence, which has since been revisited for sentencing. He remains set to be sentenced after the High Court rejected challenges to overturn the conviction and return the case to Crown Court.

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Jeffries blocks plan to end Israel aid

House Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, resist a Republican amendment to cut all U.S. aid to Israel, arguing the measure is overly broad and would jeopardize humanitarian aid, refugee resettlement, peace-building, and embassy operations while failing to address strategic needs against Hamas and Hezbollah. The episodes reflect a widening rift within the party over how to recalibrate U.S.-Israel policy and press for urgent changes, with leadership urging targeted reforms rather than a blanket cutoff.

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Folio Society Unveils 1,000-Copy Game of Thrones Anniversary Edition

The Folio Society is releasing a 30th-anniversary edition of A Game of Thrones, limited to 1,000 copies, featuring dragon-skin leather, gilt edges, bespoke endpapers, an introduction by Joe Abercrombie, and every copy personally signed by George R.R. Martin. The edition, priced around £1,500 ($2,200), includes a clamshell box with a rolled linen map of Westeros and is handmade by Ludlow Bookbinders, aiming to be a highly collectible centerpiece for fans when it goes on sale July 14, 2026.

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