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Nearly 4,000 people are being evacuated from tourist areas near Bordeaux, France, due to wildfires made worse by strong winds and heat. France and Spain are fighting severe wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes, with fires in both countries setting new records for size and damage.
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About 4,000 people are evacuated from campsites and holiday spots around Lacanau near Bordeaux in France.
Wildfires in the Gironde department have destroyed 42,000 hectares (104,000 acres) of forest.
French President Emmanuel Macron described the situation as the toughest wildfire crisis since World War II.
Wildfires are also burning in other parts of France, including the Alps and the southeast Var area.
Spain is facing its largest wildfire on record near Ávila, burning 50,000 hectares.
Approximately 330,000 people have been evacuated in France, Spain, and Italy due to wildfires recently.
European Union countries are sending firefighting planes and helicopters to help France and Spain.
Experts warn that wildfires may continue into November, with 2026 possibly becoming a record year for burnt land in Europe.
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Games Workshop has hired horror director Mike Flanagan to help create TV or film projects based on its Warhammer 40,000 game. Actor and fan Henry Cavill remains involved in producing and starring in these adaptations, while the company continues to expand its Warhammer-related video games and media despite some industry challenges.
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Director Mike Flanagan, known for Netflix horror shows, will write scripts for upcoming Warhammer 40,000 adaptations.
Henry Cavill, the actor and Warhammer fan, is still producing and starring in the Warhammer TV and film projects.
Games Workshop has brought in the production company United Artists for these new adaptations.
The company plans an animated series based on Warhammer’s Deathwatch characters.
Games Workshop reported a small drop in video game licensing revenue but announced four new Warhammer video game projects for 2025.
The 2024 game Space Marine 2 continues to earn money after its launch.
Games Workshop’s pre-tax profit rose 4.9% to a record £275.7 million in the fiscal year.
The company pays tariffs on imports to the US but recouped part of the costs after a Supreme Court ruling, and expects to pay about £13 million in tariffs next year.
Games Workshop does not use generative AI for its product design or intellectual property to protect its content but is aware of AI’s automatic presence in third-party software.
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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has asked for President Donald Trump’s son Barron to testify about his possible links to Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face serious criminal charges. The Tate brothers have connections with the Trump family and were reportedly helped by the Trump administration in the past. The White House says it will not intervene in the current legal case against the Tates.
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Barron Trump, President Trump’s youngest son, may be asked to testify before Congress about his connections to the Tate brothers.
Andrew and Tristan Tate are known for promoting sexist views and face charges including rape, assault, trafficking, and illegal images.
The Tate brothers were arrested in Miami and are fighting extradition to the UK.
Donald Trump Jr. has known Andrew Tate since 2016, and Barron had contacts with the brothers and their associates.
Barron is said to have advised his father to connect with “manosphere” influencers like Tate to gain young male voters for the 2024 election.
After President Trump’s inauguration, Andrew Tate suggested his freedom would be helped by the new administration.
Reports say the Trump administration helped to lift Romanian travel restrictions on the Tates when they were under house arrest.
The White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio deny plans to intervene in the current extradition request against the Tates.
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A woman killed in 1936 and buried under a building in Toronto has been identified using advanced DNA testing. The victim, Mary McLeod Moffat, was a Scottish immigrant to Canada, and her husband is believed to have been responsible for her murder.
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The woman was murdered around April 1936 and buried intentionally.
Her remains were found in 1995 during building demolition in Toronto.
Police used investigative genetic genealogy, a DNA method that builds family trees, to identify her.
Mary McLeod Moffat immigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1913.
Her husband, Andrew Lloyd Moffat, is suspected to have killed her; he later lived under a false name and died in 1985.
DNA samples from relatives confirmed her identity.
This case is one of two old Toronto murders recently solved using this DNA method.
The other case identified a woman who died in a 2004 car crash fire.
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A new study from Purdue University looked at how different drinks affect mouth acidity, which can wear down tooth enamel over time. The study found that unsweetened sparkling water causes a smaller and shorter increase in mouth acidity than sugary soda, suggesting it may be a safer choice for teeth when consumed in moderation.
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Researchers tested saliva acidity after drinking sugar soda, unsweetened sparkling water, calcium-fortified sparkling water, and plain water.
Soda caused the biggest and longest-lasting drop in mouth pH (more acidic), which can harm tooth enamel.
Sparkling waters caused only a temporary acid increase, with levels returning close to normal within 20 minutes.
Mouth acidity stayed above 5.5 for sparkling waters, a threshold below which enamel can start to dissolve.
The study involved 20 adult participants drinking each beverage on separate occasions.
Frequent sipping of acidic drinks can increase the risk of tooth erosion by not allowing the mouth’s natural balance to recover.
Long-term dental effects depend on how often and how long teeth are exposed to these drinks, and whether they contain sugar.
Experts advise that while sparkling water is less risky than soda, it is not completely harmless for teeth.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited Turkiye to improve cooperation on security, water, and economic issues, including oil exports. The two countries are negotiating a new oil pipeline agreement and exploring ways to boost trade and infrastructure projects despite challenges.
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This is Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s first visit to Turkiye since taking office in May.
The visit focuses on strategic cooperation, especially on security, water management, and economic ties.
Iraq and Turkiye are working on a new oil-export deal after the previous one expired; Turkiye wants higher fees and a minimum export volume.
Iraq aims to find new oil export routes through Turkiye and Syria to avoid reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq recently signed energy deals worth $200 billion with U.S. companies to increase oil and gas production.
A major transport project called the Development Route would connect Iraq’s southern port to the Turkiye-Syria border via rail and highways but has faced delays due to security issues.
Water issues are a concern, as Iraq accuses Turkiye of building dams that reduce water flow to Iraqi rivers.
Iraq wants to benefit from Turkish expertise in energy, infrastructure, and transport to support its development plans.
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Actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch both faced stage 4 cancer around the same time. They have now recovered and talked about how they supported each other during their illness.
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William Shatner is a well-known actor.
His daughter is Melanie Shatner Gretsch.
Both were diagnosed with stage 4 cancer nearly simultaneously.
Stage 4 cancer means the cancer was advanced when discovered.
They helped each other cope during their treatment.
Both William and Melanie are now free of cancer.
They shared their experience in an interview with CBS News.
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The Powerball and Mega Millions lottery jackpots are growing, with a total of more than $1.4 billion available to win. Tonight's Mega Millions prize is $800 million, and the Powerball prize is $663 million.
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The combined jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions exceed $1.4 billion.
The Mega Millions jackpot for tonight is $800 million.
The Powerball jackpot stands at $663 million.
These lottery prizes represent some of the largest currently available.
Players have the chance to win one of these two big jackpots.
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Uganda has declared itself free of Ebola after its last patient was discharged in mid-June. The country’s outbreak was linked to a larger ongoing Ebola outbreak in neighboring Congo, which remains serious with thousands of cases and deaths.
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Uganda confirmed two Ebola cases in May, linked to people crossing from Congo.
Uganda ended its outbreak after quarantining all contacts for 21 days with no new cases.
The Ebola virus type in this outbreak does not have approved vaccines or treatments.
Uganda took measures like stopping handshakes, postponing a large religious event, and suspending transport with Congo.
Congo’s outbreak began in May and has over 3,200 cases and 1,400 deaths, making it the fastest spreading Ebola outbreak there.
The Congo outbreak may soon exceed the country’s previous highest case toll.
Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids of infected people or contaminated objects.
Fruit bats are believed to naturally carry Ebola viruses, according to the World Health Organization.
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The Booker Prize announced 13 semifinalists for this year's fiction award, including past winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, and Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout. The shortlist features books from various countries and covers many themes like family secrets, social issues, and science fiction.
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The Booker Prize semifinalists list has 13 novels from authors worldwide.
Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, previous Booker winners, are semifinalists again.
Elizabeth Strout, a Pulitzer Prize winner, is also on the list.
The novels cover diverse subjects such as gay life in 1980s Jamaica, father-son relationships, and dystopian futures.
Three debut authors from the US, Turkey, and Ireland are included.
The judges look for books that challenge how we think and use different styles like humor and shock.
The Booker Prize is open to any novel published in the UK or Ireland, regardless of the author's nationality.
The final six will be announced on September 22, and the winner will be revealed in London on November 9.
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Election officials in the United States are cautious about voters using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to get information about voting. While AI can provide quick answers about where and how to vote, officials worry about incorrect or outdated information and advise voters to rely on trusted local election sources.
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Voters use AI chatbots to ask questions about election dates, voting locations, and candidates.
AI chatbots may give wrong or outdated election information or misunderstand local details.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says voters should trust official election workers for accurate information.
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner worries that incomplete queries can lead to wrong local election details.
New Hampshire experienced an AI-generated robocall impersonating President Joe Biden in 2024, raising concerns about misinformation.
Officials continue to emphasize getting election facts directly from local and state election offices.
Some officials see potential for AI to help share accurate election information quickly in the future.
AI companies claim they are working to improve chatbot accuracy and neutrality about elections.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington, D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump and to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. Zelensky emphasized the importance of defense cooperation with the United States and working towards peace.
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Volodymyr Zelensky flew to Washington, D.C. early Tuesday morning.
Zelensky has a scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump.
The visit includes attending the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina.
Zelensky stated that anti-ballistic defense is the top priority.
He also highlighted the need for strategic cooperation between Ukraine and the United States.
Zelensky expressed a desire to bring peace closer through these efforts.
The statement was posted on X (formerly Twitter) early Tuesday morning.
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French police found the remains of five newborn babies in cardboard boxes at a couple’s home in Orange, a town in southeastern France. Authorities started a murder investigation after the woman’s partner discovered the remains following the birth of a healthy baby at home.
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The remains of five newborns were found in cardboard boxes at a home in Orange, France.
The woman had just given birth to a healthy baby at home on Sunday before going to the hospital.
The woman’s partner discovered the remains when searching their home and informed hospital staff.
Police opened a murder investigation after the discovery on Monday night.
The couple also has two children aged eight and nine.
Forensic experts believe the bones are from five newborn infants and further tests are planned.
Investigators have not yet interviewed the mother.
Similar cases have led to prison sentences in France in recent years involving deaths of newborns.
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Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte carried out a fifth round of staff layoffs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). These layoffs have resulted in a 30 percent overall reduction in ODNI staff. This happened shortly before a vote to confirm Avril Haines’s replacement, Clayton, as DNI.
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Bill Pulte is the Acting Director of National Intelligence.
He completed a fifth round of layoffs before leaving the role.
The layoffs cut ODNI staff by 30 percent in total.
ODNI is the office that oversees the U.S. intelligence community.
The layoffs happened ahead of a confirmation vote for Clayton, who is set to replace Pulte as DNI.
The DNI leads U.S. intelligence agencies and advises the President.
These changes took place under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Republican Representative Max Miller faces renewed allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife amid an ongoing custody dispute, which he denies. Recent polls show a very close race in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, making it more competitive than expected for the 2026 midterm elections.
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Max Miller is a Republican congressman from Ohio’s 7th District.
His ex-wife, Emily Moreno, has accused him of domestic abuse; Miller denies the claims, calling them false and politically motivated.
No criminal charges have been filed related to these allegations.
Ohio’s 7th District supported President Donald Trump by about 11 points in 2024.
Recent polls show Miller leading Democrat Brian Poindexter by only one point, within the margin of error.
The Cook Political Report changed the race rating from “Solid Republican” to “Likely Republican.”
Prediction markets show a very close contest, with only a slight edge for Miller.
Democrats see this district as a possible opportunity to gain a seat in the 2026 midterms if national trends favor them.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asked Senator Mitch McConnell to publicly confirm his health and ability to serve or to resign his Senate seat. McConnell has been absent from public view for over 40 days while recovering from a fall, prompting concerns about his capacity to fulfill his duties.
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Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has not appeared publicly for more than 40 days following hospitalization due to a fall.
Governor Andy Beshear sent a letter urging McConnell to speak openly about his health or resign his Senate seat.
Beshear also asked Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate McConnell’s ability to serve.
Beshear emphasized that public officials give up some privacy and owe honesty to voters.
McConnell is undergoing physical therapy and rehabilitation, complicated by a childhood case of polio affecting his mobility.
McConnell’s office said he is working hard to return to his full Senate schedule.
Kentucky law requires a special election if a Senate seat becomes vacant due to resignation or other reasons.
McConnell plans to retire at the end of his current term in January 2027.
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Led By Donkeys, a campaign group, received £27,000 in compensation after a large protest banner about Gaza was seized and destroyed by London authorities. The banner was taken without permission in December 2024, and after legal action, a company responsible for storing it agreed to pay for the damage.
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Led By Donkeys displayed a 40m by 40m banner in Parliament Square that said “Yes It’s A Genocide.”
The banner was taken and destroyed by Greater London Authority (GLA) officials in December 2024.
The banner related to Israel’s actions in Gaza after attacks by Hamas in October 2023.
The GLA gave the banner to the company Veolia, which destroyed it after about 12 weeks due to its condition.
Led By Donkeys demanded compensation, and Veolia paid £27,216 to cover the banner’s cost.
The campaign group said their protests about Palestine are often treated differently and face more legal challenges.
The banner included testimony from Israeli scholar Prof Amos Goldberg calling the situation genocide.
International bodies, including a UN inquiry, have reported that Israel’s actions in Gaza may amount to genocide, which Israel denies.
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Sony plans to stop making physical copies of PlayStation games in 2028. Some gamers are planning a boycott in late August to protest this change and other issues with digital game ownership.
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Sony will stop producing physical discs for PlayStation games starting in 2028.
Physical copies allow players to own, sell, lend, or keep the game cases, unlike digital downloads.
Digital games are tied to a user’s account, and Sony can change prices or remove games anytime.
In September, Sony will delete 551 movies and TV shows from the UK PlayStation store due to expired licenses.
The proposed boycott asks gamers to avoid using PlayStation during the last week of August.
The boycott aims to pressure Sony by reducing game play, purchases, and logins.
Only a few PS5 games still sell over 100,000 physical copies each year.
Fans of physical copies want to keep the ability to hold and own games like in the past.
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Wildfires are spreading in parts of France and Spain, causing many people to evacuate. Authorities worry that a new heatwave, with very high temperatures, could make the fires worse or start new ones.
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Nearly 4,000 people were evacuated from tourist areas in southwestern France, and more than 250,000 have fled the Gironde region.
The Gironde area, known for wine and including the city of Bordeaux, is the worst hit in France.
France expects a fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures up to 40°C (104°F).
Spain has evacuated about 116,000 people, but some have returned home as fires are partly controlled.
Large areas of land, around 800 square kilometers (310 square miles), have burned in central Spain.
Firefighters continue to fight fires near major cities like Madrid and towns in provinces such as Toledo and Avila.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the fires a clear sign of climate change effects.
Officials have banned public events in some parts of France to reduce risks during the heatwave.
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President Donald Trump spoke about the late Senator Lindsey Graham before his funeral. Trump said Graham supported war and was strong on military issues.
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has passed away.
President Trump commented on Graham ahead of the senator’s funeral.
Trump said Graham "liked war" and was "very strong on the military."
Trump mentioned jokingly that Graham never saw a war he didn’t like.
These comments were made during an interview on the TV show "Fox and Friends."
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