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Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota GOP Gubernatorial Primary, Refuses Concede
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Mike Lindell said he would pay for a recount of the Minnesota gubernatorial GOP primary he lost by 11 percentage points.
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Lindell Says He’ll Pay For Recount After Losing Minnesota Race—As Trump Stays Silent
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publication date:2026-08-20 18:20:23  ## Topline MyPillow founder Mike Lindell said he would pay for a recount of the Minnesota gubernatorial GOP primary he lost last week by 11 percentage points—despite years of financial troubles from his false claims of voting machine errors in the 20
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Why it matters · interpretation
The recount commitment extends Lindell's pattern of contesting election results despite decisive margins, and it comes amid reported financial strain from his prior false voting-machine claims.
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Lindell Says He’ll Pay For Recount After Losing Minnesota Race—As Trump Stays Silent
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publication date:2026-08-20 18:20:23  ## Topline MyPillow founder Mike Lindell said he would pay for a recount of the Minnesota gubernatorial GOP primary he lost last week by 11 percentage points—despite years of financial troubles from his false claims of voting machine errors in the 20
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Zelenskyy visits Serbia, a Russian ally, to bolster support amid war
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The Atlantic Council published an analysis describing Zelenskyy's Belgrade visit as a win for Ukraine and the West, noting that the blue-and-yellow honor guard greeting would have been hard to imagine a few years ago given Serbia's historic ties to Russia.
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Zelenskyy’s recent Serbia visit was a win for Ukraine and the West
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publication date:2026-08-20 16:35:28  The blue-and-yellow honor guard that greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Belgrade on August 7 would have been hard to imagine a few years ago, given Serbia’s deep historic ties to Russia. This photo-op certainly made headlines, but the U
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Why it matters · interpretation
The analysis frames the visit as a symbolic and strategic shift, indicating that Ukraine and its Western partners are making inroads in a country traditionally aligned with Russia, which could weaken Moscow's influence in the Balkans.
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Zelenskyy’s recent Serbia visit was a win for Ukraine and the West
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publication date:2026-08-20 16:35:28  The blue-and-yellow honor guard that greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Belgrade on August 7 would have been hard to imagine a few years ago, given Serbia’s deep historic ties to Russia. This photo-op certainly made headlines, but the U
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Harvey Nichols warns of collapse without rescue deal or buyer
What happened
Frasers Group bought Harvey Nichols from administrators for £40m and has offered to make goodwill payments to personal shoppers and stylists who were left owed money when the department store collapsed.
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Mike Ashley’s Frasers offers to pay personal shoppers in Harvey Nichols takeover
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Mike Ashley’s Frasers offers to pay personal shoppers in Harvey Nichols takeover Frasers Group bought Harvey Nichols from administrators for £40m Frasers Group has offered to secure the pay of personal shoppers and stylists at Harvey Nichols after Mike Ashley’s retail empire bought the luxury department store. The Sports Direct and Flannels owner will make “goodwill payments” to a number of personal shoppers and stylists who were left owing money when Harvey Nichols collapsed. Frasers snappe
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Why it matters · interpretation
The acquisition resolves the immediate collapse risk by transferring ownership to Mike Ashley's retail group, while the goodwill payments address outstanding obligations to staff who lost money in the administration, signaling an effort to stabilize operations and retain specialist employees.
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Mike Ashley’s Frasers offers to pay personal shoppers in Harvey Nichols takeover
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Mike Ashley’s Frasers offers to pay personal shoppers in Harvey Nichols takeover Frasers Group bought Harvey Nichols from administrators for £40m Frasers Group has offered to secure the pay of personal shoppers and stylists at Harvey Nichols after Mike Ashley’s retail empire bought the luxury department store. The Sports Direct and Flannels owner will make “goodwill payments” to a number of personal shoppers and stylists who were left owing money when Harvey Nichols collapsed. Frasers snappe
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Multi-state trial against Meta over youth social media addiction begins in California
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Former Meta engineering director Arturo Béjar testified that the company took a "don't ask, don't tell" approach to children under 13 on its platforms and prioritized profits over safety in product design, focusing on usage frequency and duration even when detrimental to mental well-being.
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Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ’don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13
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publication date:2026-08-20 04:13:26  # Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ’don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13 ## A former engineering director at Meta told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a
Open original reportInstagram took ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach to kids, former engineer testifies — and pay was tied to keeping them online
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A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors Wednesday at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms. During his second day of testimony, Arturo Béjar said Meta consistently prioritized profits over safety in designing its products, focusing on how often and for how long people used them, even if it was detrimental to their mental well-being. “If you step away
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Why it matters · interpretation
Béjar's testimony, delivered during his second day on the stand, directly supports the states' core allegation that Meta knowingly designed engagement-maximizing features without adequate safeguards for underage users, potentially undermining the company's defense that it lacked awareness of harm to children.
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Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ’don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13
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publication date:2026-08-20 04:13:26  # Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ’don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13 ## A former engineering director at Meta told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a
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A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors Wednesday at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms. During his second day of testimony, Arturo Béjar said Meta consistently prioritized profits over safety in designing its products, focusing on how often and for how long people used them, even if it was detrimental to their mental well-being. “If you step away
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BCI Reverses NALSAR Enrolment Freeze After Student Protest Over CJI
What happened
The Bombay Bar Association criticised Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra's actions in the NALSAR enrolment matter and demanded his resignation, while lawyers protested outside the BCI office with the same demand.
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Lawyers protest outside BCI office, demand Chairman Manan Mishra’s resignation amid NALSAR row
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publication date:2026-08-20 07:33:16  # Lawyers protest outside BCI office, demand Chairman Manan Mishra’s resignation amid NALSAR row ## One of the protestors, Advocate Umesh Kumar, questioned the Chairman’s record on lawyer welfare; he accused Mr. Mi
Open original reportBombay Bar Association criticises BCI chairman’s actions, demands resignation
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publication date:2026-08-20 11:27:10  # Bombay Bar Association criticises BCI chairman’s actions, demands resignation ## The Bombay Bar Association has called for the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, stating that his apology for actions against NALSAR students does not
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Why it matters · interpretation
The criticism and resignation demands from the Bombay Bar Association and protesting lawyers indicate that the BCI chairman's handling of the NALSAR enrolment freeze has drawn institutional and professional backlash beyond the student protest itself, escalating the controversy into a broader challenge to BCI leadership.
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Lawyers protest outside BCI office, demand Chairman Manan Mishra’s resignation amid NALSAR row
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publication date:2026-08-20 07:33:16  # Lawyers protest outside BCI office, demand Chairman Manan Mishra’s resignation amid NALSAR row ## One of the protestors, Advocate Umesh Kumar, questioned the Chairman’s record on lawyer welfare; he accused Mr. Mi
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publication date:2026-08-20 11:27:10  # Bombay Bar Association criticises BCI chairman’s actions, demands resignation ## The Bombay Bar Association has called for the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, stating that his apology for actions against NALSAR students does not
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US Navy Tests AI-Powered SensorMAX Sonar on Helicopters at RIMPAC 2026
What happened
Naval News published a report on the SensorMAX demonstration at RIMPAC 2026, confirming the AI-powered sonar system was tested with U.S. Navy MH-60R helicopters during the exercise.
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Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy Demonstrate AI-Powered Submarine Hunter at RIMPAC 2026
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publication date:2026-08-20 11:21:22  # Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy Demonstrate AI-Powered Submarine Hunter at RIMPAC 2026 - Published on20/08/2026 - ByNaval News Staff - InNews  *SensorMax demonstration at RIMPAC
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Why it matters · interpretation
The publication of this report provides independent trade-press confirmation of the SensorMAX capability demonstration, signaling that the AI-assisted anti-submarine warfare system has reached a stage mature enough for public disclosure following operational testing.
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Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy Demonstrate AI-Powered Submarine Hunter at RIMPAC 2026
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publication date:2026-08-20 11:21:22  # Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy Demonstrate AI-Powered Submarine Hunter at RIMPAC 2026 - Published on20/08/2026 - ByNaval News Staff - InNews  *SensorMax demonstration at RIMPAC
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NATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone in Latvia Amid Russian Electronic Warfare
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A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a sea drone loaded with explosives, according to a report published on August 20.
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Rumänischer Kampfjet schießt mit Sprengstoff beladene Seedrohne ab
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publication date:2026-08-20 11:16:40   *Rumänische Kampfflugzeuge vom Typ F-16Quelle:AP Photo/Andreea Al
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Why it matters · interpretation
The reported interception extends the pattern of NATO air policing responses to explosive drones beyond the earlier Latvian incident, indicating continued use of armed drones near NATO's eastern flank and active countermeasures by member-state fighters.
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Rumänischer Kampfjet schießt mit Sprengstoff beladene Seedrohne ab
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publication date:2026-08-20 11:16:40   *Rumänische Kampfflugzeuge vom Typ F-16Quelle:AP Photo/Andreea Al
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Inter Miami honors Jorge Messi; De Paul scores, reveals Messi kit in tribute
What happened
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death in Inter Miami's draw with the Philadelphia Union.
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Messi scores first goal since father's death as Inter Miami draws with Philadelphia Union
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publication date:2026-08-20 03:12:29  # Messi scores first goal since father's death as Inter Miami draws with Philadelphia Union ## Messi paid an emotional tribute to his father, Jorge, last week, saying he did not know how to continue without him Updated - August 20, 2
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Why it matters · interpretation
The goal marks Messi's return to scoring after an emotional period in which he said he did not know how to continue without his father, signaling a resumption of on-field contributions for Inter Miami.
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Messi scores first goal since father's death as Inter Miami draws with Philadelphia Union
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publication date:2026-08-20 03:12:29  # Messi scores first goal since father's death as Inter Miami draws with Philadelphia Union ## Messi paid an emotional tribute to his father, Jorge, last week, saying he did not know how to continue without him Updated - August 20, 2
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