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ChatGPT Ads Hits $1B Run Rate Ahead of IPO
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate within roughly seven months of launch, as the platform expands across more than 40 countries and rolls out self-service access in India, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The company continues to emphasize transparent labeling, advertiser privacy, and new market incentives (including advertising credits) as it broadens its diversified revenue model beyond subscriptions and APIs.
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Yuki Tanaka
Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.
PLD Space extends Series C by €108 million to fund Miura 5 launch prep
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PLD Space has extended its Series C by another €108 million to €288 million, lifting total funding to about €488 million to accelerate the Miura 5’s industrialisation and transition to commercial operations with new investors including Mitsubishi Electric, Endeavor Catalyst and SOPEF. The company, which also won an ESA €158.9 million award, aims to launch its Miura 5 from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou by 2026.
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Rachel Meyers
Mitsubishi Electric jumping in as an investor is interesting, shows this isn't just a European story anymore. Kourou 2026 will be the real test though.
Sam Register to Depart Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios Europe
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Sam Register is leaving Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe after 18 years, with his departure described as a mutual non-renewal of his contract. Channing Dungey acknowledged the surprise but credited his leadership in shaping animation at WB Discovery—from Toonami and Adult Swim's rise to broader streaming collaborations—and a search for his replacement is now underway.
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This is going to matter a lot more in six months than it does today.
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Funnyfriend168 · 5.6M views · Aug 24, 2026
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Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Across Americas and Europe
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— Aug 25, 2026
On August 28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will occur, with about 96% of the Moon entering Earth's shadow and the partial phase lasting around 3 hours 18 minutes within a total event of about 5 hours 38 minutes. Because it will happen during daytime in India, the eclipse will not be visible there and Sutak observances are not applicable; however, visibility will be favorable across North and South America, Europe, and parts of Africa.
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Yuki Tanaka
Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.
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2 Democrats Save Mike Johnson From Facing Another Floor Shutdown
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 1h
Bessent urges G20 to curb China's trillion-dollar surplus
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the G20 to reevaluate trade terms with China to curb its $1.2 trillion export surplus and push Beijing toward domestic consumption, arguing that current export-driven growth strains the global economy. He advocates multilateral policy tools—such as adjusting import duties, export credits, and investment screening—to coordinate a shift away from China’s export-led model, noting how Europe and Latin America have already absorbed redirected shipments as a result of U.S. tariffs and bans.
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Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Lombard Odier Expands Portfolio with Q2 Stock Buys
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Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd disclosed new or increased positions in five companies during the second quarter: Cameco, PTC, American Water Works, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, and AECOM, with holdings ranging from about 30,000 to 106,459 shares and valued in the low millions. The reports also note broader activity by other institutional investors and analyst updates tied to these stocks, highlighting a wider shift in holdings and market coverage.
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Yuki Tanaka
Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.
MORGAN MURPHY: Trump Brings Glimmer Of Hope For Peace In Europe
Opinion
— Dec 8, 2024
As the war in Ukraine rages onward, President-elect Donald Trump brings a glimmer of hope for peace in Europe this Christmas season. An end to the fighting hinges on three key points: (1) Crimea (2) the Donbas region…
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Coronavirus Cases Exceed 1 Million, Wreaking World Havoc
Reporting
— Apr 3, 2020
Global cases of the new coronavirus have shot past 1 million with more than 53,000 fatalities, a Reuters tally showed on Friday, as death tolls kept soaring in the United States and western Europe while the world…
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Qatar LNG Exports Fall 96% Amid US-Iran War
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Qatar's LNG exports plunged 96% over six months of the US-Iran war, costing about $24 billion and forcing budget cuts of up to 30% and a major reduction in overseas aid. Only 18 cargoes were shipped versus 509 a year earlier as damage to Ras Laffan and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global supply, with repairs potentially taking up to five years and Europe facing possible price spikes amid low gas storage.
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Everton Push for Renegotiated Folarin Balogun Signing
Reactions to Everton's deadline-day pursuit of Balogun are mostly one-sided, with 65-75% accepting or opportunistically positive (especially Chelsea fans hoping it aids their Monaco deals), under 10% outright against, and the rest skeptical about completion. No genuine 25-75 split exists.
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Equinor, Uniper Sign 15-Year Gas Deal for Germany
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— Aug 24, 2026
Equinor and Uniper have signed a 15-year agreement to deliver more than 30 terawatt-hours of natural gas annually to Germany from 2027 to 2041, with pricing reflecting market conditions and other terms confidential. The deal strengthens Germany’s long-term gas security and Europe’s energy partnership with Norway, underscoring Norway as a key supplier and potential for lower-emissions gas solutions.
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1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥
Xycotic · 9.4M views · Aug 28, 2026
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'Unprecedented' Leaks Devastate Key Gas Pipelines – Officials Suggest 'Sabotage'
Reporting
— Sep 27, 2022
Leaks in major pipelines built to carry natural gas from Russia to Western Europe have sparked investigations and accusations that sabotage might be at work. The pipelines, Nord Stream 1 and 2, are supposed to carry the…
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VS Battle
Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
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Jaguar’s Sales Tank After Bizarre Non-Binary Rebrand
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— Jul 1, 2025
Jaguar’s sales in Europe have plunged dramatically, with only 49 vehicles registered in April 2025, a 97.5% drop from the 1,961 units sold in the same month the previous year. Jaguar’s European sales plummeted by 97.5%…
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Trump Says Coronavirus Guidelines May Get Tougher; 1 Million Americans Tested
Reporting
— Mar 31, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that federal social distancing guidelines might be toughened and travel restrictions with China and Europe would stay in place as he urged Americans to help fight the…
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‘Long Overdue’: It Only Took One Speech To Totally Expose Europe’s Anti-Democratic Underbelly
Reporting
— Feb 25, 2025
Vice President JD Vance’s speech to Europe’s leaders at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14 underscored how far Europe has fallen away from its reverence of true democracy and freedom, experts told the Daily…
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Trump Meets Oil Refiners As Gas Still Over $4 Amid Iran War
President Donald Trump met with oil refining executives at the White House on Tuesday to discuss gas prices, hours after American forces struck Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz for the second time in three days.
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Axe Compute Announces Over $1.3B in New Contracts
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— Jul 22, 2026
Axe Compute announced over $1.3 billion in new contracts across the U.S. and Europe, surpassing its 2026 goal of $1 billion and signaling strong demand for its design-deploy-own-operate AI infrastructure. The deals, secured through the Axe Compute Build program, expand its global footprint with large-scale, fully managed GPU capacity and AI environments for enterprises.
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Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
3 min · today's quiz
Dark Warning from 1616 Appears Again in Europe: 'If You See Me, Then Weep'
Reporting
— Aug 21, 2022
They call them “hunger stones” — rocks inscribed with dire warnings from days past when droughts struck Europe. “If you see me, then weep,” read one with an inscription dating to 1616 that emerged along the Elbe River…
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Nvidia Invests in Naver, Expands AI Data Centers
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— Jul 26, 2026
Naver secured a $1 billion equity investment from Nvidia to bolster a global AI factory buildout and expand its data-center capacity toward 200 MW by 2028, backed by roughly $9 billion in project financing arranged with Brookfield. The deal also aligns with Naver’s planned $10.3 billion acquisition of Dunamu and an expansion of AI infrastructure beyond Asia-Pacific toward Europe and the Middle East.
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Jarahn · 41.6K views · Aug 27, 2026
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Buss Brothers bid for NBA Europe, Padres stake
Sports
— Jul 15, 2026
Joey and Jesse Buss, through their firm Buss Sports Capital, are actively bidding for NBA Europe franchises in London, Manchester, and Lyon and are exploring an ownership stake in the San Diego Padres, as they pursue a return to major pro-sports ownership after leaving the Lakers. The NBA Europe project, expected to launch in 2027 with about 12 permanent teams and several markets already targeted, has attracted broad interest including potential bids tied to Luka Dončić and Donnie Nelson Jr. in Italy.
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Serbia Drought Reveals Century-Old Slovenian Tugboat
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— Aug 20, 2026
Extremely low water on Europe’s rivers has exposed the 1913 steam tug Slovenian from the Danube trade era on the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, drawing renewed attention from locals who call it 'Sava’s Titanic.' Historians note the vessel’s century-long saga—from its Austro-Hungarian origin and renaming after World War I to its wartime use and eventual sinking in the Sava—while drought and heat also disrupt shipping, power generation, and agriculture across the region.
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AI Agents Are Now Studying Their Own Consciousness
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
UN reports 144 migrants dead off Mauritania
World
— Jul 21, 2026
The UNHCR reports 144 refugees and migrants dead or missing off Mauritania after perilous West Africa-to-Europe sea crossings, with three rescue operations between July 14–18 that saved 387 people. By 2026, about 2,147 individuals have been rescued in Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, while cross-Atlantic migration remains deadly even as overall arrivals to Europe grow more cautious.
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Goldman Sachs plans up to $410m LCN acquisition
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— Aug 18, 2026
Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire LCN Capital Partners in a deal valued up to $410 million, expanding its real estate platform with LCN’s sale-leaseback, build-to-suit, and triple net lease investments across North America and Europe. LCN, with about $3 billion in assets under supervision and a track record across 10 funds, is set to join Goldman Sachs Asset Management, with the deal expected to close by year-end 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
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Five Scottish clubs in Europe postpone Premiership fixtures
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— Jul 24, 2026
All five Scottish clubs in European qualifiers have requested or been granted postponements of their Premiership fixtures on the weekend of August 22/23 to prioritise UEFA play-off ties, potentially leaving a single Dundee derby as the sole league match. The rearranged fixtures will occur in midweek windows (September 8/9 or 15/16), with the exact affected games depending on how far Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, and Motherwell progress in Europe.
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US Final Sets World Cup Viewership Record, Globally
Sports
— Jul 20, 2026
The 2026 World Cup final drew record global audiences as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time, with Spain’s broadcast drawing roughly 15.7–15.8 million viewers and the match reaching about 20.1 million unique viewers there, while the UK saw 13.9 million viewers on BBC One/iPlayer and France’s M6 attracting about 12 million in prime time. The event dominated television across major markets from Europe to the Americas, underscoring the tournament’s continued ability to generate mass engagement and high streaming activity.
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Europe Faces Wildfires, Mass Evacuations Amid Heatwave
Environment
— Aug 13, 2026
A major wildfire in Halkidiki forced evacuations of Siviri and Fourka as strong winds spread flames toward homes, with firefighting crews deploying about 140–150 personnel and a large aerial operation supported by nine aircraft and seven helicopters. Authorities also coordinated sea evacuations, imposed temporary access restrictions around surrounding areas, and remain on high alert as the fire response continues across land, air, and maritime assets.
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Ben Chilwell set for Crystal Palace return from Strasbourg
Fabrizio Romano reports agreement for Ben Chilwell to rejoin Crystal Palace from Strasbourg on deadline day. Reactions are mostly positive or warmly neutral (70-80% agreeing share) from Chelsea and Palace fans welcoming the low-risk move, with limited mild opposition.
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WHY DID THEY LAUGH?!?
Hawk's Podcasts / mdg650hawk · 641K views · Aug 31, 2026
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