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Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians die from measles, first deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania reports its first measles deaths in 35 years, both unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, as cases nationwide reach highest levels since 1991.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 49,571 people in July, marking the highest monthly total of Trump's second administration.
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Djokovic and Sabalenka lose U.S. Open mixed doubles opener
The singles stars fell to specialists Siniaková and Patten in a first-round tiebreak at Flushing Meadows.
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Spain's Esther González joins Saudi club after sudden Gotham exit
The 33-year-old NWSL MVP finalist left Gotham FC in July citing personal matters, then signed with Al Qadsiah weeks later.
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August 22, 2026
Argentine woman dies from rare hemorrhagic fever linked to rodents
A 65-year-old from Rosario died of Argentine hemorrhagic fever, a rodent-borne disease once studied as a potential bioweapon by the U.S. and Soviet Union.
Business
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August 21, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg buys Strancally Castle in Ireland for estimated €20-30 million
Meta CEO and wife Priscilla Chan purchased the 16,000-square-foot 19th-century castle and 440-acre estate in County Waterford several weeks ago.
Technology
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August 21, 2026
Dutch regulator fines Uber €825m for automated driver suspensions
Netherlands data protection authority penalizes ride-hailing company for deactivating driver accounts without adequate notice.
Politics
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August 21, 2026
Supreme Court allows Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary stay Friday, pausing a lower court injunction that would have halted the $400 million project.
New York
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August 21, 2026
Body of missing NYC grandmother found near Las Vegas airport
Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared August 8 while visiting Las Vegas. Family confirmed body found Thursday near Harry Reid International Airport.
Cars
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August 21, 2026
Tesla recalls nearly 3 million vehicles in China over safety defects
Tesla voluntarily recalls vehicles in China to address doorhandle malfunctions and driver monitoring system issues.
Crime
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August 21, 2026
Texas court slashes $50M judgment against Alex Jones to $1.5M
A Texas appeals court reduced a Sandy Hook defamation judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones, though a $1.4 billion Connecticut verdict remains unchanged.
Middle East
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August 21, 2026
Israel announces criminal investigation into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab
Israeli military admits firing on car carrying Palestinian girl in January 2024; mother seeks independent inquiry rather than military investigation.
California
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August 21, 2026
San Andreas Fault reaches highest stress level in 1,000 years
Research confirms tectonic tension at record levels; scientists warn of potential major earthquake threatening California's 13 million residents.
Sports
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August 21, 2026
IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over Washington D.C. this weekend
The first major auto race in the capital in over 24 years will draw approximately 140,000 spectators daily, with cars racing past the Capitol and National Mall landmarks.
U.K.
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August 21, 2026
Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay £9.54m in legal costs
A High Court judge ruled the claimants must pay interim costs within seven days after their case against the Daily Mail publisher was dismissed.
Entertainment
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August 21, 2026
Meghan Markle to return to acting with move back to UK
The Duchess of Sussex has been offered a role in an upcoming UK-based project, sources said, as she and Prince Harry relocate their family.