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  5. SportsBoxing

    Hrgovic Stuns Itauma, Wins IBF Heavyweight Title

    Filip Hrgovic, a 34-year-old Croatian, pulled off a major upset by stopping previously undefeated Moses Itauma in the ninth round to claim the vacant IBF heavyweight title. The fight, held at the O2 Arena in London, saw Itauma, 21, dominate early but fade as Hrgovic's durability and resilience proved decisive. Itauma was taken to the hospital after the fight due to exhaustion and a suspected leg injury.
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  6. PoliticsLawMiddle East

    Bessent Rebukes Warren Over Yen Policy Letter

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) over a letter she sent questioning the Treasury Department's decision to intervene in the yen market. Bessent accused Warren of misunderstanding foreign exchange markets and offered to give her a tutorial on the subject. Warren responded by saying Bessent's intervention had failed and referencing his involvement in the Iran conflict.
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  7. SportsAmerican Football

    Aryna Sabalenka Defends US Open Outfit Amid Fan Backlash

    Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 tennis player, has responded to criticism of her US Open outfit, a Nike mesh jersey-style top worn over an orange sports bra and shorts. She defended her choice, saying 'Who cares what people think?' and that she loves the outfit. Sabalenka wore the divisive kit during her mixed doubles match with Novak Djokovic on August 25. She explained that the outfit was a tribute to playing in New York and that Nike had designed it to represent different sports for each Grand Slam. Despite some fans calling the outfit 'tacky' and a 'terrible design', Sabalenka remains unbothered and will wear it again during her first round of the women's singles at the US Open on August 31.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    North Korea Dismisses Defense Minister

    North Korea has dismissed its Defense Minister No Kwang Chol and replaced him with Kim Song-gi as part of a military reshuffle. The decision was made at the second meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, chaired by Kim Jong-un. No Kwang Chol has been appointed first vice-director of the Military Industry Department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
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  18. TechDev Tools

    German Designer's Hawaiian Shirt Fools AI Facial Recognition

    Berlin-based designer and digital artist Simon Weckert has created a Hawaiian shirt called 'Digital Camouflage' that makes the wearer appear invisible to AI-powered facial recognition systems. The shirt's vibrant pattern of spots and colors disrupts the key features that AI uses to identify a person, such as silhouette, body proportions, and continuous contours. Weckert developed the pattern using another AI through a process of trial and error. This isn't his first project involving AI; in 2020, he caused a fake traffic jam on Google Maps using a cart filled with smartphones.
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  19. PoliticsMiddle East

    AfD Gains Popularity in Germany

    A recent poll shows that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has gained significant support among German voters. In eastern Germany, 43% of voters are ready to support AfD, making it the most popular party in the region. Nationally, AfD leads with 29% of the votes, ahead of the ruling bloc led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) by a record 9%. AfD criticizes the current government's economic policies and support for Ukraine.
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  20. PoliticsIsraelAmerican FootballWinter Sports

    Puka Nacua Spotted at Jewish Bat Mitzvah After Antisemitism Controversies

    Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was seen dancing and participating in a Jewish Bat Mitzvah in Los Angeles on Aug. 23, months after apologizing for an antisemitic gesture and denying another allegation. The appearance drew attention given his past controversies involving antisemitism and other off-field issues. Fans reacted with skepticism, suggesting it might be part of an image rehabilitation effort.
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  21. SportsHockey

    Juan Soto Returns, Helps Mets Beat Astros 6-2

    Juan Soto, activated from the injured list before the game, had the go-ahead RBI single in the fifth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros. Soto returned after missing 31 games with a calf injury. Jared Young added a two-run triple and Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run double in the win. Nolan McLean pitched seven strong innings for the Mets. The Astros' Yordan Alvarez hit his AL-leading 38th home run in the loss.
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  23. WorldLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Swiss Protest for Neutrality, Lifting Sanctions

    In Switzerland, around 2,000 people took to the streets to demand neutrality and the lifting of sanctions, including those against Russia. The protests, held under the slogan 'No to NATO, yes to neutrality', were reported by TASS, NEWS.BY, Sputnik Belarus, and RT. Participants condemned one-sided sanctions and expressed concern about the erosion of Switzerland's neutrality.
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  24. WorldAsia

    Mount Merapi Erupts in Indonesia

    Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active and dangerous volcanoes, has become active again in Indonesia. Lava flows have reached approximately 2 kilometers down the mountain's slope, with authorities warning residents and visitors not to approach the mountain. This volcano has a history of devastating eruptions, including one in 1006 that destroyed the Javanese-Indian kingdom of Mataram and another in 1673 that affected several cities and villages. Since the beginning of this century, eruptions of Merapi have taken between 370 and 1,000 lives.
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