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  2. ScienceDev ToolsPublic HealthHealthcare

    Casio Launches First Smart Ring with Health Tracking

    Casio has introduced its first smart ring, the CRW-H001M-8, which combines the appearance of a tiny digital watch with health features such as pulse, blood oxygen, sleep, and body temperature tracking. Currently available only in China, the wearable also offers workout tracking and can monitor heart rate and body temperature. It mirrors the design of Casio's previous Ring Watch concept, featuring an LCD panel for time display and alarms.
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  3. PoliticsPeaceInvestigationMiddle East

    Explosion at Military Training Ground in Khmelnytskyi Injures Four, Several Missing

    An explosion occurred at a military training ground in Khmelnytskyi, injuring four military personnel and leaving several others missing. Law enforcement officers have begun investigations to establish the cause of the incident. The explosions continued for some time after the initial event, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.
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  6. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentArrest

    P8M Debt Motivated Vlogger's Slay

    The killing of vlogger Alicia 'Mima Alicia' Lipata was motivated by an alleged P8-million debt she owed to her business partners, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Lipata was shot dead by motorcycle-riding assailants outside her home in Caloocan City on July 17. Her live-in partner was critically wounded but survived. The motive was also linked to personal disagreements between Lipata and the alleged masterminds of her murder. The gunman and the rider were arrested in Pampanga, and firearms and hand grenades were recovered.
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  13. SportsIsraelSoccerTennis

    India's Men's Hockey Team Prepares for FIH World Cup

    The Indian Men's Hockey Team, led by Coach Craig Fulton and Captain Harmanpreet Singh, is gearing up for the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026. The team has trained hard, focusing on fitness, strength, and unity. They aim to write their own piece of history and bring pride to the nation. The team is confident, having played well in the Pro League, and is eager to perform strongly in the World Cup.
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  15. WorldRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    Hezbollah Condemns Settler Attacks Near Nablus

    Hezbollah has strongly condemned the recent attacks by settler gangs, backed by Israeli occupation forces, on Palestinian villages near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The group has described these actions as a 'new crime against humanity' and a violation of international laws and conventions. Hezbollah has also called upon Arab and Islamic countries, as well as the international community, to intervene immediately and stop these crimes against the Palestinian people.
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  16. U.S.RegulatorsLeadership

    Mercedes Recalls 310,000 Vehicles Over Door Lock Defect

    Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 310,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the driver's door lock microswitch that can cause the automatic parking brake or Auto-Park function to fail to engage when the driver's door is opened. This could result in the vehicle rolling away. The recall affects various models including A-Class, B-Class, CLA, C-Class, GLA, GLB, and GLC from the 2019-2026 model years. Mercedes has received reports of radios or lights not switching off automatically after occupants had exited, but no rollaway incidents have been reported in the U.S.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Milei Proposes Central Bank Reform in Argentina

    Argentine President Javier Milei is pushing forward with his reform agenda, focusing on the central bank. This week, he plans to announce changes to the Organic Charter of the Central Bank, which will be discussed in the Chamber of Deputies. The proposed reforms include making the central bank autonomous with a single mandate and implementing fiscal balance rules. Milei also plans to reform capital and insurance markets.
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  19. WorldEarth

    Fire in Chiemgau Alps

    A forest fire has broken out in the Chiemgau Alps near Unterwössen, with flames spreading towards the valley. Over 200 emergency services are battling the blaze, using helicopters and ground crews. The fire, which started in difficult-to-reach peak area, has affected around 2.5 hectares and is being fought with circle sprinklers and water drops from helicopters. Authorities have warned residents about smoke and advised them to keep windows closed. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and no injuries have been reported.
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  20. WorldSoutheast Asia

    DOTr Extends LRT-2 'Piso Fare Cashback' Promo Until Aug. 31

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has extended the 'Piso Fare Cashback' promo for cashless commuters on Light Railway Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) until August 31. The promo, initially set to end on July 31, is a partnership between LRT-2, Social Security System (SSS), and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC). Commuters using their MySSS Card or RCBC debit/credit cards at LRT-2's cashless fare gates pay only one peso per ride, saving up to P17 per trip. The promo can be used up to eight transactions per day.
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