Google’s Gemini AI app passes 1 billion monthly active users | News World

Google LLC’s Gemini artificial intelligence app has passed 1 billion monthly active users, making it the 14th product in the company’s history to reach that mark. The company announced the…

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What Is The Flesh-Eating Parasite Known As The New World Screwworm? | News World

iStockphoto A flesh-eating parasite infecting livestock in Texas and New Mexico is reportedly killing people now and has infected more than 500 people. This past May, experts detected the flesh-eating…

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Janet Klein, Philadelphia philanthropist and preservationist, dies at 96 | News World

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 11:39PM Janet Klein, Philadelphia preservationist and noted philanthropist, dies at 96 WPVI PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia native and noted philanthropist Janet Klein has died at the…

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Lynchburg updates comprehensive plan to guide city’s future growth | News World

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – Lynchburg has refreshed its comprehensive plan, its first update in more than a decade, as population growth and new investments push the community to change. City…

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An American company unloaded drilling equipment in Greenland without permission | News World

The American company Greenland Energy unloaded drilling equipment on the east coast of Greenland—an autonomous territory of Denmark—without permission. The equipment was delivered last month to the Nunap-Kekka area, also…

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Dude Asks AI Agent to Book Gym Spot, Accidentally Launches Autonomous Cyberattack | News World

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech An Australian man asked his personal AI agent to book him a spot…

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UNC Chancellor defends equality policy, says ‘Carolina is for everybody’ | News World

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts said that the university has made significant progress implementing the Equality Policy adopted in 2024,…

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Life Time Bets on Full-Stack Fitness, Pilates, and Peptides | News World

Life Time has a clear vision. Topline. In Q2, the premium operator beat estimates and instilled confidence for the year ahead, but CEO Bahram Akradi’s strategic bets signal a gym…

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Powerful storms and suspected tornadoes slam Midwest, leaving nearly 1 million without power | News World

Severe weather cut power to nearly 1 million customers in the Midwest as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region Tuesday. Tornado warning sirens howled as the skies…

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She Builds Camp teaches girls about careers in construction and engineering | Eye On Eau Claire | Engineering

EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) – Local middle school girls are getting their hands dirty this week to learn about career opportunities in the construction field. Market & Johnson is hosting its second…

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Davido Scores Dozen Hits from ‘Oriade’ Album on Afrobeats Songs Chart | Music

Davido lands 12 songs from his Oriadé album on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, collecting his 12th top 10 in the process. The tracks flood the chart dated Aug….

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Why do humans use ‘baby voice’ when we speak to pets? | News World

You walk in a park. Children are playing, people are walking their dogs, and then you hear someone: “Who’s my little sweetie?” You turn around expecting to see a pram….

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Hong Kong’s Father Benedict Chao, world’s oldest Trappist monk, dead at 108 | News World

20 (OSV News) — The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, who, prior to his death at 108 years old, was the oldest Trappist…

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Yankees injuries: Rodón slated for 2nd rehab start Thursday, and Bellinger `getting close’ | News World

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon is scheduled to make his second minor league rehabilitation start Thursday night for Double-A Somerset. Rodón has been on the 15-day injured…

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Gemini app hits 1 billion monthly users, Google teases what’s next | News World

Google today announced that over 1 billion people are using the Gemini app every month. CEO Sundar Pichai announced the milestone, with Gemini being Google’s “fastest growing product ever.” It…

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Cramer says ask yourself these 3 questions to figure out what’s really happening in the market | News World

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday investors don’t need to track every market move to understand what’s driving stocks. Instead, he said three simple questions can provide a quick read on…

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Odds and Ends: Slash Sets Broadway Debut in The Lost Boys, Julianne Moore to Star in Faydra | Broadway Buzz | News World

Slash(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images) Here’s a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Fangs N’ Blood Guitarist Slash of Guns N’ Roses fame will join the Broadway cast of…

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Mercedes teases the upcoming AMG electric SUV | EV Cars

Mercedes revealed its 4-door AMG GT coupe back in May, which is the carmaker’s most powerful vehicle yet, outputting 1,169 hp in the GT 63 version. During the announcement, Mercedes…

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Trump Media has struggled to grow. Now it’s selling $100,000 contracts for access to Truth Social. | News World

Trump Media & Technology Group is aiming to energize growth by selling faster access to President Trump’s Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month. CEO Kevin McGurn told…

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Aurora man charged in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist in Kane County last month | News World

A man was charged in the deadly hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Kane County last month, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday. Marcos Moreno, 61, of Aurora, was…

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Meet the Press NOW — August 11 | News World

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Pennsylvania ‘odd couple’ Fetterman & McCormick eager to build bipartisan relationship 04:06 Kornacki…

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FBI: Watch Out for Hackers Trying to Steal Your Nude Photos | News World

If you like taking nude photos, be careful: The FBI is warning that hackers have been trying to steal “explicit content” with the goal of selling or sharing the images….

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White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian | Trump administration | News World

The White House has asked the Department of Justice to weigh new charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, according to a person familiar…

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Aggie’s Country Market owners lose shop and home in fire: “It was my life” | News World

The owner of Aggie’s Country Market says she, her husband and their three dogs are lucky to be alive after a fire ripped through the store on Monday morning.  Around…

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Why Rashawn Slater is Taking ‘Smart & Thoughtful’ Approach With Return From Knee Injury | News World

As Slater works toward being ready for the regular season, he’s also getting adjusted to Mike McDaniel’s new offensive scheme and a new offensive line coach in Butch Barry. “Coach…

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WHO Mozambique Channels $14.4m Through Mobile Money for Health Campaigns | News World

The digital payment system is designed to make payments faster, safer and more transparent while improving financial inclusion. The World Health Organization (WHO)  in Mozambique has expanded the use of…

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ChatGPT and Gemini both just passed 1 billion users | News World

For the 14th time, a Google product has hit 1 billion users. Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X that a billion people are using Gemini every month, and that…

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NBA appears to prioritize European audience with announcement of unique 2026-27 season opener | News World

The NBA is a global league. That is a statement that basketball fans have heard countless times, especially since Adam Silver took over as the league’s commissioner in 2014, but…

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Report: Non-gaming apps drove mobile spending growth in Q2 | News World

A new report from Sensor Tower shows that non-gaming apps continued to drive global mobile spending growth in Q2 2026 across iOS and Android, while gaming revenue declined 4.5% year…

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Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet? | News World

For a while it seemed like the diarrhea-inducing parasite cyclospora was everywhere. Confirmed and suspected cases number more than 22,000 across 15 states, with 517 people requiring hospitalization. Two people…

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