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    Two Women Arrested for Stabbing Elderly Man in Magangué

    The National Police in Magangué, Bolívar, captured two women, aged 24 and 30, for the crime of personal injury after they allegedly stabbed a 62-year-old man with a sharp weapon. The incident occurred during a brawl in Parque Las Américas, and the women were caught in flagrante delicto with a knife each. The victim received medical attention for his injuries.
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    Ferrari Raises 2026 Guidance After Q2 Earnings Beat

    Ferrari has increased its 2026 guidance following a strong second quarter that surpassed Wall Street's expectations. The Italian sports car manufacturer reported adjusted earnings per share of €2.62 and revenue of €1.94 billion, driven by healthy demand for its products and the success of models like the €3.6m limited-edition F80 supercar. As a result, Ferrari has raised its full-year forecast.
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    Kazakhstan Election Participation and Party Ratings

    A study by the Institute of Eurasian Integration found that 73.2% of Kazakhstanis plan to vote in the Kurultai elections, with 13.2% not planning to participate and 13.6% undecided. The main reasons for voting are a sense of civic duty (54.2%) and the ability to choose representatives (45.8%). 64.3% of respondents know about party programs, with 19.3% regularly following them. The election rating leader is 'Adilet' (65.1%), followed by 'Aul' (5.9%) and 'Aqjol' (4.7%). Income level and optimistic expectations influence voting willingness, and party recognizability and campaign activity impact voter awareness.
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    Meta to Monetize AI as 'Business in a Box', Prioritizes Intelligence Over Compute Sales

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company's plan to monetize its AI products as a 'business in a box' service, combining subscriptions and volume-based pricing. He emphasized the higher margins in selling intelligence over direct compute sales, comparing it to Meta's ad systems. However, Zuckerberg noted that selling compute is also an opportunity and that Meta will balance short-term profits with long-term AI development.
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    Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75%

    The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 3.75%. The decision was influenced by global uncertainties and domestic inflation outlook. While three members supported a rate hike due to persistent inflation risks, the majority maintained the current rate to ensure stability for variable-rate mortgages and loans. The Bank expects inflation to peak at 3.2% in Q4 before returning to target in early 2028.
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    Patricia Bullrich Considers Running for Buenos Aires City Chief of Government

    Patricia Bullrich, senator from La Libertad Avanza, has not ruled out running for Chief of Government in the City of Buenos Aires in the 2027 elections. In interviews with TN and Clarín, she stated that 'it's not impossible' for her to be a candidate and expressed confidence in her ability to manage the city. Bullrich emphasized the need for an agreement with PRO and radicalism, acknowledging Jorge Macri's work but also highlighting her own role in removing pickets. She criticized Cristina Kirchner's attempt to take her case to the UN and described Victoria Villarruel as distant from the government's ideas.
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    Telegram Use Allowed, No Automatic Extremism Link

    Using Telegram for messaging and running channels is permitted, according to IT expert Zykov and RIA Novosti. A person using the service does not automatically become involved in extremist or terrorist activities. There's no need to delete Telegram, leave channels, or refuse already paid Premium subscriptions. No separate decision has been made to ban Telegram as an organization.
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    Ex-Employee Exposes Company's Alleged Scams and Unfair Practices

    A former employee, Qi Sheng, has been exposing a company's alleged scams and unfair practices. The company, which operates in a 'European fast kill' mode, is accused of not disclosing performance bonus information, sudden office relocations, unpaid fees, and not helping employees renew their visas on time. The employee has threatened to expose more information, including office locations and family members of the bosses (AK and Jin Zong/A Fei), if the company does not settle the issues.
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