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Airtel Africa Plc is considering listing its mobile payments arm in London later this year. This potential listing would involve the unit trading specifically in US dollars, an arrangement noted as being seen only a handful of times.

The new free service, DecryptAds, scrapes and correlates adtech data from public files like ads.txt and app-ads.txt to reveal which companies track users or run ads on websites and apps. By analyzing cross-referenced files, the service assists in understanding the advertising ecosystem for privacy and security use cases, such as detecting malicious ads.

Shinhan Asset Management and Plume are collaborating on a pilot program to test a tokenized fund. The fund will utilize an ultra-short-term bond fund denominated in Korean won as its underlying asset.

A White House report revealed a 'Transshipment Scam' allegedly draining billions from the US. Other top headlines cover a judge’s ruling concerning gun restrictions and intense political action regarding abortion laws in states such as Texas. Notable cases include Alex Murdaugh making bids to blow up his murder case, and Karoline Leavitt exiting the Trump admin.

The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue is investigating a fire that occurred near Rivers Landing Apartments. The incident took place on an early Friday morning.

The town of Waxhaw passed a data center moratorium after its Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year pause following a public hearing. Waxhaw is noted as the latest community to implement such a ban, joining Charlotte, York County, and Rowan County in pausing development related to data centers.

The movement of crude oil from producers remains despite ongoing conflict. However, leaks across the Gulf are revealing a growing environmental toll related to these operations.

OpenAI's annualized revenue has doubled to top $40 billion ahead of its IPO. This growth in run rate was driven by AI coding tools, subscriptions, and advertising.

The push to build data centers has expanded into lower Earth orbit, presenting a new market segment. This frontier represents potential opportunities for insurers while introducing significant complexity regarding risk pricing.

A 73-year-old Missouri man, Rex Schowengerdt, died after a rock broke through the roof of a Jeep at Glacier National Park in Montana. The incident occurred near Logan Pass while he was on a trip with his wife, Chris Schowengerdt. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and passed away days later.

A 73-year-old Missouri man died after a rock broke through the roof of a Jeep on a national parks trip at Glacier National Park in Montana. Rex Schowengerdt, who was with his wife Chris, suffered severe trauma from the falling rock, and he passed away five days later. His family recalls that he had a deep love for the outdoors.

Rex Schowengerdt, a 73-year-old Missouri man, died five days after a rock broke through the roof of a Jeep while he was in it at Glacier National Park. The accident occurred near Logan Pass when his brother-in-law was driving down a narrow road with steep cliffs. Rex was airlifted to the hospital and passed away from traumatic brain injury.

A reported generator explosion sparked a house fire in Crown Point, injuring an Indiana man. These events occurred amid widespread power outages continuing after the area experienced severe weather.

Accused CEO shooter Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court and may plead guilty regarding the shooting case. This potential plea could set up a double-jeopardy legal fight concerning his NY state murder trial.

When Air Force One departed from Turkey following July’s Nato summit, it was widely believed that Donald Trump was on board, but he was not. Jonathan Freedland speaks with Tara Setmayer of the Seneca Project regarding why the White House supposedly created an elaborate lie to protect the president.

A judge blocked the Trump administration’s decision to suspend federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) over fraud allegations. U.S. District Judge David Carter issued an injunction allowing LAHSA access to federal homelessness funding for fiscal year 2026, thereby protecting housing and services for more than 11,000 people.

A hurricane warning was issued for Hawaii's Big Island ahead of Tropical Storm Lala, which is expected to reach Category 1 hurricane status by Saturday. The tropical storm is predicted to pass over or just south of the island as it moves east to west. Forecasters warn that heavy rain could be the biggest danger this weekend, with a possible landfall occurring on Saturday or Sunday.

The forecast predicts spotty rain on Friday before a hot, humid weekend. Although rain will be rare, one meteorologist noted there are more triple digit days ahead, and some people may get lucky with rain today.

Trustee Jibran “Jim” Manna faces seven felony charges after investigators alleged he hid surveillance cameras in the bedrooms and bathrooms of two victims. The West Bloomfield Police Department referred the matter to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for an independent investigation, which led to search warrants being executed at Manna's residence. Charges authorized by the prosecutor include counts related to capturing images of unclothed persons and eavesdropping.

The Trump family is linked to World Liberty Financial, which reportedly plans to delay its efforts to sell a resort token from the Maldives.

The UAE blamed Iran for drone attacks on two ADNOC tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the acts as piracy that threatens global energy security. Separately, activists brought food and water to Palestinians besieged by Israeli settlers in Qusra, West Bank. Furthermore, a drone was intercepted over Irbil in Iraq's northern Kurdish region.

Bitcoin slipped because U.S. inflation failed to spark gains, leading to ETFs seeing their first two-day drawdown of August.

An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court after being filmed attacking a sea lion. The incident took place on the San Diego coast and was captured in a viral video.

Sen. Charlane Oliver is threatening legal action after protesting during a vote that approved an illegal redistricting, leading to punishments like restricted per diem and removal from the Government Operations Committee. Meanwhile, an ethics complaint was filed against Zach Young regarding accusations made about canvassers seeking signatures to end racing at Fairgrounds Speedway. Separately, Flock Safety announced policy changes requiring law enforcement customers to audit searches and reducing data retention to 7 days.

A United Airlines plane aborted its takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after blowing a tire. The FAA reported the incident, and video footage of the subsequent emergency response was available.

A United Airlines plane aborted its takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after a tire blew out during the operation on Thursday. The FAA reported the incident, and video footage documenting the emergency response was released to the public.

A United Airlines plane aborted its takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after blowing a tire. According to the FAA, video footage was provided showing the emergency response.

A United Airlines plane aborted takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after blowing a tire. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported the incident, noting that video footage captured the subsequent emergency response.

The parents of Nolan Wells and civil rights figures Ben Crump and Rev Al Sharpton spoke at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Atlanta. They addressed the death of 18-year-old college student Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a boating trip with friends on July 6th. Concerns were raised regarding racial speculation about his disappearance and the investigation into his death.

A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the United States, with roughly 97 million people facing advisories from the central Plains to the Southeast. Dangerous temperatures and high humidity could cause it to feel up to 115°F in portions of the Southeast due to a trapped heat dome effect. Meteorologists warn that the combination of long-lasting heat, intense conditions, and lack of nighttime relief increases mortality risk.

Jerry Reyes turned himself in on multiple felony charges, including possession of child pornography and sexual assault of a child. He faced the charges after being employed as a deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation was conducted by the Texas Rangers, and his bond was set at $200,000.

Jerry Reyes, a former deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, turned himself in to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office after facing felony charges including possession of child pornography and sexual assault of a child. The Texas Rangers conducted the investigation into the matter. Bonds were set at $200,000.

Jerry Reyes turned himself in on multiple felony charges, including sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography. According to Madison County Sheriff Bobby Adams, Reyes was employed as a deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The Texas Rangers conducted the investigation into the matter.

An incident in Queens concerning a neighbor with severe mental health symptoms exposed systemic issues with New York City's crisis response system. Despite a caller requesting a B-HEARD team, police arrived first because of existing city dispatch protocols. The article stresses that the core problem is insufficient staffing and workforce availability, noting that over one-third of calls eligible for B-HEARD between Fiscal Years 2022 and 2024 never received service.

Brooke Hanlon was found dead of multiple stab wounds in her Chester home on Pottersville Road after police were called by her husband, Conor Hanlon. The homicide case remains secretive, prompting private investigator Carl DeFazio to comment on how initial investigation steps, such as reviewing 911 audio and the crime scene, are crucial. DeFazio also noted that law enforcement frequently holds back details about high-profile cases.

The article questions whether massive spending within large school systems guarantees better student outcomes, citing data from New York City and Chicago that show low literacy and math proficiency rates despite substantial investments. It argues that policymakers should prioritize empowering parents with educational options over simply increasing system funding. Louisiana is offered as a counter-example of academic progress achieved by expanding parental choice through programs like LA GATOR.

Companies that maintained Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI) policies remained financially successful even after receiving executive orders from Donald Trump. In January 2025, Donald Trump ended DEI within the federal government through executive orders. Consequently, major corporations, including Google, Goldman Sachs, McDonald’s, and Walmart, announced they were ending their internal DEI policies.

Karoline Leavitt, 28, is leaving her demanding job as Donald Trump’s press secretary at the end of the month. According to a post by Trump On Truth Social, she will serve as one of Trump's "top outside advisors." The official version states that she is resigning for family reasons.

Kansas City officials are pushing for a vote on a deal to help finance the Royals' proposed $1.9 billion ballpark at Crown Center. Kansas City intends to fund $600 million of the cost, which would require drawing tax revenue through a tax-increment financing deal over 30 years. Concerns remain among some council members and the public regarding limited disclosure on funding sources, community benefits, and public oversight.

Massachusetts passed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act, removing statutory restrictions on abortions past 24 weeks and signing it into law. The legislation has created a rift among state Democrats, who have criticized the bill as an 'extremist' and 'barbaric' position that goes beyond their constituents' views.