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  3. U.S.Local GovBudget

    New York Halts Work at Third Office-to-Residence Conversion

    New York City has temporarily halted work at a third office-to-apartment conversion project this month. The latest halt occurred at a 30-story building at 750 Third Avenue in East Manhattan due to issues related to its steel structure. The Department of Buildings ordered the suspension pending an engineering report. This action follows two previous temporary suspensions at other buildings due to safety concerns.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

    Rocky the Dog Survives Russian Strike on Ukrainian Family Home

    Rocky, a dog, is the sole survivor of a Russian rocket strike on a house in Radushne, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. Six people, including three children, died in the attack. The dog was rescued from under the rubble by journalists and emergency services. The house was occupied by a large family, including parents, seven children, and a one-and-a-half-year-old grandchild.
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  5. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionIndictmentProtest

    Toronto Police to Update 2006 Homicide of Patrick Santos

    Toronto police will provide an update on the 2006 homicide of 21-year-old Patrick Santos, who was found dead in his father's Scarborough home with his hands and feet bound and tape around his head. The cause of death was asphyxiation. Police believe Santos was last heard from around 4:30 a.m. on the day of his death while returning home from a nightclub. A DNA profile believed to belong to the killer has been uploaded into genetic genealogy databases. The update will be given by Detective Sergeant Stephen Smith of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit's Cold Case Section at Toronto Police Headquarters.
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  7. BusinessTradeLogisticsCommodities

    Ambev's Profit Surges 25% to R$3.5 Billion in Q2

    Ambev reported a 25% increase in net profit to R$3.5 billion in the second quarter, driven by growth in premium beers and wellness products. The company's net revenue grew by 6%, and adjusted EBITDA reached R$8.46 billion, up 9%. Premium beers, led by Corona and Stella Artois, grew by 20%, while wellness brands like Stella Pure Gold and Michelob Ultra advanced around 60%. Non-alcoholic beers grew by 30%, driven by Corona Cero and Brahma 0.0%.
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  8. WorldLawMiddle EastNorth America

    China Deploys 12 J-20 Stealth Jets Near India Border

    Commercial satellite imagery has revealed China deploying at least 12 J-20 stealth fighters at two airbases opposite India in Xinjiang and Tibet. Defence sources suggest a more permanent operational posture by the Chinese Air Force along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This deployment comes as India continues efforts to modernize its fighter fleet amid delays to the Tejas Mk1A programme.
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  9. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Dan Orlovsky's Pedicure Comments Spark Controversy

    ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky sparked a social media firestorm after expressing his disapproval of men getting pedicures, specifically targeting Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall who admitted to enjoying them. Orlovsky's comments, made on ESPN's 'Get Up', were met with widespread criticism and mockery, with many pointing out his own past actions involving feet. Sumrall responded to Orlovsky's comments with a humorous post on social media, escalating the foot feud.
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  17. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastPublic Health

    USS Indianapolis Sinking: Secret Mission, 12 Minutes of Agony, Shark Attacks, Over 800 Dead

    The USS Indianapolis, on a secret mission to deliver components for the Hiroshima atomic bomb, was sunk by Japanese torpedoes on July 30, 1945. Of the 1,195 crew members, 316 survived after being adrift for four days, facing shark attacks and harsh conditions. The ship sank in 12 minutes, trapping over 300 men inside. The sinking was not immediately reported due to the ship's secret mission and radio silence.
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  19. PoliticsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    Trump's Smithsonian Order Linked to 'Fake Historian' David Barton

    President Donald Trump's executive order targeting the Smithsonian Museum of American History has been linked to David Barton, a prominent far-right activist and self-proclaimed historian with no formal training in history. Despite repeated debunking of his claims, Barton's work mirrors Trump's order, which requires signs discrediting exhibits as 'inaccurate' and anti-American. Both downplay slavery's severity, rehabilitate Christopher Columbus, and assert Christianity's influence on the founding fathers. Barton and his son Tim have hinted at involvement in the order's creation.
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  23. BusinessTradeCommoditiesEquities

    Yum China Q2 2026 Results Beat Estimates, Plans Aggressive Expansion

    Yum China's Q2 2026 earnings surpassed estimates with adjusted EPS of 70 cents (vs. 68 cents expected), adjusted operating profit of $348 million (vs. $339.1 million expected), and revenue of $3.1 billion (vs. $3.07 billion expected). The company also announced plans to have over 20,000 stores by 2026, with capital expenditures of about $600 million to $700 million, and a capital return of $1.5 billion to holders in 2026.
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  24. BusinessTaxEquitiesM&A

    Valero's Strong Q2 Earnings

    Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported Q2 earnings, surpassing revenue and adjusted EPS estimates. Highlights include a 246% YoY increase in refining operating income to $4.5B, and a significant turnaround in renewable diesel segment with $717M in operating income compared to a $79M loss last year. The company also increased its dividend to $1.20/share. Valero's refineries, renewable diesel plants, and ethanol plants operated safely and reliably, meeting resilient demand for transportation fuels.
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