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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…
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Price Drops to ₹1,03,300 in India With ₹9,000 Bank Offer and Exchange Deal
The iPhone 17 Pro Max effective price has dropped sharply in India during Flipkart’s Freedom Sale 2026. The 256GB variant now lists at ₹1,41,900, down ₹8,000 from its ₹1,49,900 launch price. With eligible exchange and bank offers combined, buyers can bring the effective price down to around ₹98,300 to ₹1,03,990. How the iPhone 17 Pro…
Nike Stock Drops 4% to 12-Year Low Below $40 as Downgrades and Weak Sales Raise Turnaround Risks
Nike stock faced fresh selling pressure on August 17, 2026, falling about 4% and moving below the $40 mark. The shares touched around $38.85, their lowest level since 2014. Weak sales, softer footwear demand, and new analyst downgrades have added to concerns about Nike’s turnaround. Investors are now watching to see whether the sportswear giant…
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.
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.