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Walmart Rolls Out Tap-to-Pay Starting August 24, 2026
Walmart begins accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay at select locations August 24, 2026, expanding to all stores by year-end after years of promoting only its proprietary Walmart Pay system.

Singapore Night Festival 2026 Opens Aug 21 With Myths, Legends Theme
Singapore Night Festival 2026 runs Aug 21 to Sept 5 with 94 programmes, mostly free. Features myths and legends theme, projection mapping, and Dutch street theatre company Close-Act Theatre’s Birdmen performances.

DHS Claims of 250K Noncitizen Voters Collapse to Just 185 Confirmed in Nevada
DHS confirmed only 185 noncitizens on Nevada voter rolls after claiming 15,903. The administration’s voter fraud claims face credibility crisis as experts question methodology.

Japan Executes Pachinko Arsonist After 17 Years; First Under Takaichi
Sunao Takami, 58, was hanged on August 21 for the 2009 pachinko parlor arson that killed 5 people in Osaka. Japan’s first execution under PM Takaichi faces renewed scrutiny over capital punishment.

Federal Court Blocks Trump-Picked US Attorney From Investigating NY AG James
Federal appeals court ruled John Sarcone unlawfully served as US attorney when he subpoenaed NY AG Letitia James. DOJ plans Supreme Court appeal.

Walmart, Target Face 15-Item Self-Checkout Limits in New US Rules
Walmart and other retailers face new self-checkout rules: 15-item limits, mandatory staffing requirements, and lane caps. West Hollywood, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island are cracking down on theft.

RFK Jr.’s Son Conor Kennedy Placed on Russia’s Wanted List for Ukraine Service
Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son and Taylor Swift’s ex, placed on Russia’s wanted list for Ukraine service. Moscow court authorized arrest in absentia; faces 7-10 years if convicted.

Block Ordered to Pay $120M CFPB Restitution for Cash App Fraud Failures
Block must pay $45M to states and $75M-$120M to Cash App users via CFPB restitution for fraud failures, account security gaps, and inadequate customer support.

Solana Climbs 4.7% to $91.76 as Network Speed Upgrade Launches
Solana rallies 4.7% to $91.76 on August 21 as the network begins a block time reduction upgrade aimed at doubling transaction speed.