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Reddit Joins the S&P 500 Tuesday—What Changes for Index-Fund Investors
Reddit enters the S&P 500 before the August 18 market open. Here is what the index-fund rebalance changes—and what it does not.
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Democrats Put South Carolina First in 2028; New Hampshire Conflict Remains
The DNC's six-state calendar expands the early electorate, while state law may push New Hampshire ahead of the party's February slot.
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Virginia State University Lockdown Ends After Five Are Shot
Five people were shot outside residence halls at Virginia State University early August 15. The lockdown has ended, but police say the investigation remains active.
Culture
Aston Martin Valen Pairs 838 HP With a 150-Car V12 Run
Aston Martin's new Valen combines an 838-hp V12, titanium exhaust, carbon-fiber body and a production cap of 150 cars.
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Amazon Restores Arbitration and a Class Waiver—What Customers Must Do First
Amazon's new U.S. terms restore individual arbitration and a class-action waiver. Here are the small-claims exception, 60-day notice process, and mass-arbitration rules customers should understand.
Markets
Retail Sales Fell 0.6%—Read the Number Before Calling a Consumer Slump
U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July 2026. Here is how to read the nominal, preliminary estimate and the category shifts behind it.
Markets
Nvidia's $21 Billion SpaceX Filing Is a Snapshot—Not a New Trade
Nvidia disclosed 122.8 million SpaceX shares worth $20.98 billion at June 30. Here is what the Form 13F confirms—and what it leaves out.
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Magnitude 7.7 Flores Quake Prompts Tsunami Warning Across Four Provinces
BMKG issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas in parts of four Indonesian provinces after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Flores early Saturday.
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Army Halts Apache Training Flights After Fort Hood Crash; Cause Unknown
The Army has paused Apache training flights after a fatal Fort Hood crash, but it has not released a cause or said the pause covers combat missions.
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World Liberty Gets a Conditional U.S. Trust Charter—but Cannot Open Yet
The OCC granted preliminary conditional approval to World Liberty Trust Company. Here is what the decision allows, the conditions attached and why the bank cannot open yet.
Science
A 96.2% Partial Lunar Eclipse Arrives August 28—Check Your Clock
The August 27-28 partial lunar eclipse will cover 96.2% of the Moon's area at maximum. Here are the key times, visibility checks and simple viewing tips.
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FSG Keeps Control as Bezos-Backed Group Buys Liverpool Minority Stake
Liverpool's new minority investment brings Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin into the ownership circle, but FSG says it retains majority control.
Technology
Google Must Make Rival Android Stores Easier to Find—Check These Five Things
Google must simplify rival Android app-store discovery and installation. Here is how the court-ordered system works and what users should verify first.
Health
The Gilead Ruling Shows Why the Same Formula Is Not the Same Prescription Package
The Fourth Circuit's Gilead ruling explains why an overseas version of the same medicine may differ legally and practically from the U.S. prescription package—and what patients should check before accepting a substitution.
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Mangione Pleads Guilty to Two Federal Stalking Counts; State Case Faces New Test
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal stalking counts. The immediate question is whether New York can continue its separate murder case.
Personal Finance
A Home-Sale Tax Cut Is Only a Proposal—Check Your Basis Before You Move
A proposed home-sale tax cut has not changed current law. Here is how sellers can check the exclusion, calculate adjusted basis and organize records now.
WorldNew
UAE Says Iranian Drones Hit Two ADNOC Tankers; No Injuries
The UAE blamed Iran for drone attacks on two ADNOC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO reported minor damage, safe crews and no environmental impact.
Technology
471 Million Breach Notices Don't Mean 471 Million People—Here's What to Do
The 471.2 million breach-notice count is not a tally of unique victims. Here is what the number means and how to protect your credit after a notice.
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Italian Eurofighter Downs Drone Over Latvia After Five-Municipality Alert
An Italian Eurofighter shot down a drone over eastern Latvia after residents in five municipalities were warned to shelter, NATO and Latvian officials said.
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Kennedy Center Board Revives Trump Inscription and Two-Year Closure
The Kennedy Center board approved a Trump inscription and a two-year main-building closure, setting up a new legal test over the national arts venue.
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