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    Luis Felipe Salomão Assumes Presidency of STJ with Focus on Speeding Up Cases and Reducing Backlog

    Luis Felipe Salomão has assumed the presidency of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) with a focus on reducing the volume of cases and accelerating the response of the court. In 2025, STJ received 508,523 new cases and judged 781,788 cases, registering an average of one decision every seven minutes. Salomão's bet is the recently approved relevance filter, expected to come into effect in September, which will help the court define which topics are relevant and should be judged. Another concern of the minister is with the advancement of the use of artificial intelligence in the court. Salomão will lead the court for the next two years, with Minister Mauro Campbell Marques as his vice-president.
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    Spanish Workers Spend 231 Days a Year Paying Taxes

    According to the Civismo Foundation, Spanish workers spend 231 days a year paying taxes and social security contributions, two more than in 2025. This means that Tax Freedom Day falls on August 20 this year. The study also reveals that for every 100 euros an employee costs their company, only 58.3 euros ends up as net salary, with the rest going towards IRPF and social security contributions.
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    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Return to UK After Six Years

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to return to the UK later this month, more than six years after their move to California. The couple, who stepped down as working royals in 2020, are expected to leave the United States by the end of this month and live outside London. Their two children have reportedly enrolled in a British school. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not expected to resume their royal duties or live in a royal residence.
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    Cruzeiro Fans' Support and Team News Ahead of Cruzeiro vs Flamengo in Libertadores

    Cruzeiro fans created a massive flag display and traveled in caravans to Rio de Janeiro to support their team against Flamengo in the round of 16 of the Conmebol Libertadores. The team, coached by Artur Jorge, has gained reinforcements with the return of Lucas Romero and Fagner. The probable lineup includes Otávio in goal, Fagner and Fabrício Bruno in defense, Jonathan Jesus and Rojas as full-backs, Romero, Gerson, and Matheus Pereira in midfield, and Wesley, Arroyo, and Kaio Jorge in attack. However, three players did not travel with the team, and some are at risk of suspension.
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    CUNY to Disclose Investments and Contracts with Companies Operating in Israel

    The City University of New York (CUNY) has agreed to disclose information about its investment holdings and contracts with 30 companies operating in Israel. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and pressure from pro-Palestinian activists. The companies include Dell Technologies Inc. and Lockheed Martin Corp. CUNY will provide reports on its equity and bond holdings from 2020 and withdraw its appeal, also paying $20,000 in legal fees.
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  11. WorldChinaEnergy Sci

    China Lands Rocket Booster On Land For First Time

    China successfully landed a rocket booster on land for the first time, marking a significant breakthrough in reusable rocket technology. The private aerospace company LandSpace launched the commercial Zhuque-3 rocket, which landed vertically after reaching orbit. This achievement places China closer to developing cheaper and more frequent launches, challenging SpaceX's dominance in the field.
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    U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion

    The U.S. national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion, marking a significant milestone and raising concerns about its potential impact on the economy. This historic figure was reached on August 1, 2023, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The debt has doubled in less than a decade under the Trump and Biden administrations. Experts and organizations are sounding the alarm about the consequences of this escalating debt.
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    Botafogo Fires Coach Franclim Carvalho, Appoints New Technical Commission

    Botafogo has dismissed coach Franclim Carvalho after 22 games in charge, including a 6-1 loss to Cienciano in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. The club has announced a restructuring of the football department, with Paulo Bonamigo as the new technical coordinator, Ronaldo Torres as the fitness coach, and Marcelo Salles as the permanent assistant coach. Rodrigo Bellão, the current under-20 coach, will lead the team on an interim basis. The changes come after the arrival of new investor Gabriel de Alba, who has a say in the management's choices.
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    Rangers Shut Out Nationals 5-0, Quantrill Pitches 7 Scoreless Innings

    The Texas Rangers defeated the Washington Nationals 5-0 in a game played on August 18, 2026. Cal Quantrill pitched seven scoreless innings for the Rangers, allowing only four hits and striking out five batters. Justin Foscue hit a home run for Texas, and the Rangers scored all their runs in the first three innings. The win was the Rangers' 11th shutout of the season and snapped a five-game losing streak for the Nationals.
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