Month : August 2026

Health

Obesity linked to 8.2% of Belgium deaths in new health report

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Obesity was linked to 9,509 deaths in Belgium during 2022, representing 8.2 percent of total national mortality, according to new data from the Belgian public health institute Sciensano. Marking the first time public health researchers in the country have systematically...
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Papa Johns teams up with Disney and Pixar for Toy Story 5

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Restaurant operator Papa Johns announced a major commercial partnership on Wednesday as Papa Johns teams up with Disney and Pixar for the release of Toy Story 5 across global markets. The promotional initiative marks the first time in the history...
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China tightens drone exports in wider US countermeasures

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China announced new countermeasures against the United States on Wednesday, including tighter controls on drone-related exports. It also restricted dealings with seven American entities. The measures took effect on August 5 after recent U.S. technology and import restrictions. China’s Ministry...
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Guatemala raises red alert as Fuego volcano erupts

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Guatemala placed three departments under its highest alert level as the Fuego volcano continued an intense eruption, forcing evacuations and disrupting nearby communities. Authorities declared red alerts in Chimaltenango, Sacatepéquez and Escuintla, while a nationwide orange alert remained in effect....
Business

OECD inflation eases to 4.2% as lower energy rates take hold

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Headline inflation across OECD economies eased to 4.2% in June 2026 from 4.6% in May, ending three straight monthly increases. The measure tracks annual changes in consumer prices across the group’s member countries. Inflation declined in 20 economies, increased in...
Business

Oil prices fall as Brent and WTI reach three-week lows again

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Oil prices extended their decline on Wednesday, deepening a selloff that pushed both major benchmarks to three-week lows. Brent crude futures fell 92 cents, or 1.2%, to $78.44 a barrel by 3:30 a.m. GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures dropped...
Health

Michigan reports first deaths tied to cyclospora outbreak

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Michigan health officials have confirmed two deaths connected to the state’s 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 11,234 cases as of Aug. 3. The state also recorded 193 hospitalizations through July 30. Both patients...
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Eastern Washington fires leave 700 structures destroyed

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Three fast-moving wildfires near Spokane have destroyed at least 700 structures and forced about 67,000 people to evacuate. The Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview fires have burned more than 8,000 acres since Saturday. Officials reported no deaths or major...
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Trump cancels Iran strikes pending rapid nuclear deal

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WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / - President Donald Trump said the United States would cancel a planned attack on Iran if negotiators reached a rapid agreement. He said the proposed deal must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s...