FlightAware Sues Kalshi Over Flight Data
FlightAware sues Kalshi for using flight data and trademark without permission to settle betting contracts on cancellations.
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France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, requiring prior consent for businesses to contact consumers.
Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to abolish death penalty
Lebanon makes history as first Middle Eastern country to abolish death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor.
Trump Media Takes $361M Crypto Loss
Trump Media reports a $361 million loss on crypto holdings and shifts strategy to prioritize its core media business.
Bumble Ditches Its Signature ‘Women First’ Rule
Bumble is ending its women-first rule and extending response times to reduce pressure.
Lauren Boebert’s Son Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's son, Tyler Boebert, was arrested on felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child.
Syria’s Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia
Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Trump Secretly Swapped Planes Over Iran Threat
Trump reportedly used a catering truck to secretly switch planes during a NATO summit departure amid a perceived Iranian threat.
Turkey Pardons Thousands of PKK Militants
Turkey's parliament approved a conditional pardon for thousands of PKK militants, suspending prison sentences for fighters who disarm.
Watch the Aug. 12 Total Solar Eclipse Online
The Aug. 12 total solar eclipse offers a rare celestial spectacle visible across Europe, with free global livestreams.
Colombia Airport Shaken by Powerful 7.4 Earthquake
Video shows violent shaking at Pereira airport during Colombia's 7.4 magnitude earthquake, causing panic and structural damage.
Trump narrows recommended childhood vaccines to 11 core shots
Trump signs executive order narrowing recommended childhood vaccines to 11 core shots, a major shift in federal health policy.