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AirTag Tracking Exposes Amazon’s Secret Book Destruction for AI Training
Journalists tracked a rare book shipment with an AirTag to Amazon’s Las Vegas facility, confirming the company destroys books after scanning them to train AI models. The discovery raises questions about data sourcing ethics in the AI boom.

Trump Threatens Oman, Iran War Deal Expires August 19
Trump’s 60-day Iran deal expires without progress. He threatens to bomb Oman and claims the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory as oil prices surge and shipping halts.

Oil Prices Today: Brent Jumps to $91.30, WTI Hits $85.31 as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Fade and Hormuz Risks Rise
Oil prices moved higher on August 18, 2026, with Brent crude trading above $91 a barrel and WTI near $85 as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal weakened. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major concern for traders, as limited tanker traffic could tighten global energy supplies. Iran has taken a harder stance, while the…

Ausgold Jumps on $776M Takeover as Oil Tops $90 and ASX 200 Stays Flat
Ausgold shares surged on August 18, 2026, after OceanaGold agreed to acquire the company in a A$776 million deal. The offer values Ausgold at A$1.36 per share, a 28% premium to its last close. Brent crude climbed 2.3% to US$90.52 a barrel the same day. The ASX 200 finished flat at 9,070 points, down just…

USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Crisis: Trump Dismisses Concerns as Sailors Face Nine-Month Deployment
USS Abraham Lincoln crew faces mental health crisis after nine-month Middle East deployment. Trump dismisses concerns while families report food shortages and suicide attempts aboard the 5,000-person carrier.

Squishy Toys Spark Global Safety Crisis: Benzene, Burns, and Recalls on August 18
Squishy toy craze turns dangerous as authorities worldwide recall counterfeit versions containing benzene and causing severe burns. Thailand seized 20,000 units; UK and US issue warnings.

JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon Warns UK Against Bank Tax Hikes Ahead of October Budget
JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon has warned the UK against raising taxes on banks ahead of the government’s October 28, 2026 Budget. In a recent call with Chancellor John Healey, Dimon argued that higher bank taxes could push financial jobs and capital overseas. His warning comes as UK banks face growing pressure for higher…

Attorney General Blanche Refuses to Pledge DOJ Independence From Trump
Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to pledge DOJ independence from Trump, saying he would consider the president’s views on prosecutions. The remarks fuel concerns about Justice Department politicization.

COVID-19 Summer Surge Spreads to All 43 States as Nimbus Variant Dominates
COVID-19 summer surge now spreading across all 43 U.S. states as Nimbus variant dominates. Emergency visits up to 1.7% nationally. CDC tracks spread in four regions.