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WEBTOON Reports Q2 2026 Loss, Revenue DeclineBusiness — Aug 15, 2026WEBTOON Entertainment posted Q2 2026 revenue of about $338.5 million with a net loss around $15 million and issued modest Q3 revenue guidance amid ongoing MAU declines and higher content and marketing spend, prompting a downgrade from Wall Street Zen to sell despite some upbeat coverage. Separately, Tron was downgraded to a sell by Wall Street Zen, with Weiss Ratings also signaling selling pressure, as analysts note modest quarterly earnings and mixed institutional trading activity around the stock.

MAHA Activists Criticize Trump Coal-Powered AI Data Centers — Aug 21, 2026Nearly 200 activists from the Make America Healthy Again movement, including Zen Honeycutt and Charles Eisenstein, sent a letter to Trump, Kennedy, and Cabinet officials urging the abandonment of a 2025 coal-backed plan to power AI data centers in favor of renewable options like solar and geothermal, arguing that AI leadership should not come at the cost of children’s health. The missive, obtained by the AP and signaling a rift within MAHA ahead of midterms, comes as Trump officials push coal for data centers and as Kennedy’s health-focused policies have drawn activist scrutiny on environmental and pesticide issues.

Zen Technologies Secures ₹177.5 Crore MoD Simulator OrderBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Zen Technologies has secured multiple Indian Ministry of Defence contracts, including a ₹177.5 crore order to upgrade Tank and Crew Gunnery Simulators to be completed within a year, and a ₹180 crore order that expands its defence training simulators and anti-drone offerings, significantly boosting its order book. The company is also scaling up domestic, indigenously sourced capabilities through Vector Technics’ expanded drone propulsion production, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat/IDDM policies and strengthening revenue visibility.

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MarketBeat Reports Crypto Stocks to Watch TodayBusiness — Aug 8, 2026MarketBeat’s stock screeners spotlight sector-focused leaders across crypto, social media, digital media, and growth tech, with cryptocurrency players Galaxy Digital, Bitfarms, and ZenaTech seeing high trading volume; social-media names like Trump Media & Technology Group, Asset Entities, and Sprout Social and digital-media stocks such as Adobe, DoubleVerify, Ziff Davis, Xunlei, Townsquare Media, BuzzFeed, and GameSquare are also highlighted. Analysts’ upgrades and macro-economic context, including Amazon’s AI-driven value case and ACM Research’s chip-equipment exposure amid CPI/rate-cut expectations, frame how investors weigh sector momentum against inflation and policy signals.

Grand Canyon flash flood kills two, over a dozen hikers missing — 2dThe Grand Canyon flood disaster left about 15 hikers unaccounted for as rescue teams patrol the canyon floor, with officials confirming multiple fatalities while focusing on ongoing search efforts; among the missing is Dr. John Giusti, a Texas chiropractor and father of three, whose wife has publicly pleaded for prayers as authorities continue to locate those affected.

Nepal-Tibet Border Floods: Dozens Missing, Thousands Displaced — 5dAid has begun reaching survivors after the catastrophic flash floods along Nepal’s border with China, with thousands displaced and many communities relying on makeshift relief centers. UN agencies say about 17,000 children need urgent humanitarian assistance, dozens of schools were destroyed or damaged, hundreds of thousands are affected, and lawmakers and aid groups are coordinating search-and-rescue, health, water and protection services while UN Women warns that women and girls face heightened risks of violence and trafficking in the disaster’s aftermath.

Lake Tahoe otter attack leaves swimmer with dozens of stitches, animal still at large — 2dA Reno swim instructor, Lynnette Bellin, was attacked by a river otter during a Lake Tahoe open-water swim near Hidden Beach and the East Shore, suffering 38 stitches and requiring rabies treatment. Officials noted a growing otter population in the region and urged beachgoers to exercise caution as authorities continued to respond to the incident.

Nicole Hardy Rabies treatment on top of the stitches, poor woman. Otters can be aggressive when territorial, people forget that.

Trump Seeks U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil — 6dThe United States, under the current president, is in talks to acquire ownership stakes in Venezuela’s oil fields, potentially involving more than a dozen fields and a deal described as massive. The effort would significantly boost U.S. oil reserves and energy security as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to a 40-year low and global supplies face disruptions.

Citizenship voting group asks Supreme Court to save Michigan ballot bid — 2dMichigan voters are at the center of a high-stakes fight over a citizen-proof ballot amendment, with Americans for Citizen Voting asking the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency relief after the state Board of Canvassers deadlocked on certifying signatures. The dispute touches ballot-access standards, signature validity reviews, and could influence voting rights and election integrity nationwide as its fate plays out in state and federal courts.

Dutch police arrest 34 after gang shooting involving dozens of masked gunmen — 1dA deadly gang-linked shooting in Overasselt left one security guard dead and two police officers injured, prompting a nationwide manhunt that led to 34 arrests of suspects from the Netherlands and several other countries as investigators probe a long-running conflict and possible connections to organized crime. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, with video footage under review and motives not yet confirmed.

Rachel Meyers Hope the officers recover fully. This kind of brazen violence in broad daylight should worry everyone, not just the Dutch.

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Lawmakers grill birth tourism firm as founder invokes Fifth Amendment — 1dHouse lawmakers scrutinized birth-tourism schemes, examining companies such as Have My Baby in Miami and warning of potential immigration fraud and national-security risks as foreign mothers seek U.S. citizenship for their children. Witnesses and researchers cited tens of thousands of births annually and suggested taxpayers could bear the cost, with several participants invoking the Fifth Amendment during questioning.

Nicole Hardy Curious how many of these "clients" understood the legal risks versus just trusting a slick sales pitch.

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 2 dead as dozens are rescued — 1d

Dana Whitfield Hoping the one still unaccounted for turns up safe. That terrain is brutal even without a wall of water coming through.

Chinese court freezes $300 million in Nexperia assets amid Wingtech dispute — 2dA Chinese court in Dongguan has frozen up to 2.14 billion yuan (about $300 million) in assets of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its equipment unit at Wingtech’s request, as part of an ongoing ownership dispute that has not yet been resolved. The freezes cover Nexperia’s stakes in four China-based businesses and the equipment unit’s Wuxi subsidiary, with the case seeking 8 billion yuan in damages under China’s anti-foreign sanctions framework, amid broader tensions sparked by Dutch intervention and export controls that have yet to restore Wingtech’s voting influence.

Chris Dalton Using anti-sanctions law here feels like retaliation dressed up as legal process. Wingtech clearly wants leverage back after losing voting control.

Nepal-Tibet Flood: Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing — Aug 26, 2026A flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River across Rasuwa and nearby districts left roughly 384 tourists missing, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens, with search and rescue operations coordinated by the Nepal Tourism Board, local authorities, and travel agencies. Separately, nearly 400 Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims were left out of contact after the same floods, prompting government emergency measures and mobilization of rescue and relief resources.

Frozen yogurt-covered grapes emerge as easy make-ahead party snack — 2dA set of articles promote Frozen-Yogurt California Grape and Coconut Bites — a simple, make-ahead, kid- and guest-friendly snack made by dipping grapes in Greek yogurt and rolling them in coconut, then freezing for easy serving at gatherings. They emphasize the healthful aspects of grapes, the ease for hosts, and direct readers to GrapesFromCalifornia.com for more recipe ideas.

DOJ Sues 4 States Over In-State Tuition — 5dThe Justice Department has sued a total of 21 states, including Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, alleging that allowing in-state tuition and financial aid for undocumented immigrants discriminates against U.S. citizens and circumvents federal law. Courts have varied in their rulings on these policies, with some states’ programs already struck down in other cases.

Badgley to Lead Amazon Murder Mystery Series — 6dPenn Badgley is set to star in a murder-mystery series based on Benjamin Stevenson’s Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, with Amazon MGM Studios/Prime Video backing the project and David Hemingson as showrunner. The limited-series drama follows Ern Cunningham at a snowbound Vermont family reunion where a frozen body appears and escalating deaths unsettle the gathering, with Made Up Stories and Fifth Season producing alongside Badgley and Stevenson.

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Trump Allies Plan Noncitizen Voting ClaimsPolitics — 4dPresident Trump and his allies are intensifying claims that noncitizens are voting to influence the midterms, advocating measures like citizen-only mail ballots and citing a controversial census analysis to bolster their position. While experts note that noncitizen voting is extremely rare, the heated rhetoric is fueling distrust and could lead to legal challenges over election administration and voter rolls, as various officials analyze and respond to the alleged gaps and policy proposals.

Daycare worker charged after assaulting toddlers in McLeanHealth — 4dIn Virginia, Wafa Abdelhafiz Abdalla, 61, a Faz Creative Education Learning Center teacher in McLean, was charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault and battery after allegedly pushing a 2-year-old to the floor and hitting another in the head; she was released on a summons as police continued the investigation. Separately in Massachusetts, Karen Rezendes, 51, turned herself in after allegedly assaulting toddlers at Oh Nana's Daycare in Kingston.

Nepal-Tibet Floods: Thousands Missing, Hundreds DeadWorld — Aug 26, 2026Catastrophic flash floods and landslides across Nepal and Tibet have killed roughly 150–160 people and left hundreds missing, including dozens of Australians and Americans among the unaccounted. Governments are coordinating relief efforts, with Australia and the United States urging citizens to follow local guidance, seek higher ground, and contact consular services for welfare checks and aid.

US Deports Dozens to Central African Republic Including AfghanWorld — 4dThe United States deported dozens of people, including an Afghan man whose family aided the U.S. military, to the Central African Republic on flights described by advocates as part of an immigration crackdown carried out under secret agreements. Officials and rights groups say the moves involve sending asylum seekers to third countries and highlight threats faced by Afghans connected to U.S. military efforts, with the ongoing removals marking a second large delegation since June.

California Judge Rules Deportation Policies Violate Free Speech — 4dA U.S. federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s use of immigration laws to revoke visas and deport noncitizens over pro-Palestinian advocacy and criticism of Israel is unconstitutional, highlighting that targeting speech violates First and Fifth Amendment protections. The decision, issued by Judge Noel Wise in San Jose as part of a broader wave of similar rulings, indicates ongoing judicial pushback against government efforts to penalize campus activism and journalism for political views.

NPS backs Trump's 250-foot arch, reshaping DC sightlines — 5dA National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot arch at Memorial Circle, while warning it will disrupt sightlines and the historical significance of dozens of nearby landmarks including the Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, as well as the Capitol and Pentagon. The agency contends alternative locations are not reasonable and argues the arch is historically appropriate, a stance that could bolster the Trump administration's defense against lawsuits from veterans and historians.

William Carey Sails for IndiaGood News — FROM 1793A village cobbler who taught himself Greek became the father of modern missions — translating Scripture into dozens of languages and helping outlaw widow-burning.

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