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Tucker Carlson, once a supporter of President Donald Trump, said Trump should be removed from office immediately because of concerns about using nuclear weapons in the conflict with Iran. Carlson criticized Trump’s repeated talk about nuclear attacks and said any leader who suggests using such weapons loses the right to lead.
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Tucker Carlson changed from supporting to criticizing President Trump over U.S. foreign policy.
Carlson said Trump should be removed from office due to the risk of nuclear war with Iran.
He mentioned Trump’s April warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran did not comply with U.S. demands.
Carlson called the idea of first use of nuclear weapons a “red line” that disqualifies a leader.
Trump has repeatedly warned Iran not to develop nuclear weapons.
Trump said using nuclear weapons is not necessary and should not be done by anyone.
Reports surfaced that the U.S. kept all military options open, including tactical nuclear weapons, against Iran’s nuclear sites.
Carlson also broke with the Republican Party and plans to help create a third political party.
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An Ecuadorian court found former President Lenin Moreno guilty of bribery related to the country's largest hydroelectric plant. He was sentenced to five years in prison and banned from holding public office. Several of his family members and others were also convicted in the corruption case.
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Lenin Moreno was found guilty of bribery connected to the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant.
He received a five-year prison sentence and a lifetime ban from public office.
The corruption involved bribes paid by the Chinese state-owned company Sinohydro, totaling about $76.1 million from 2009 to 2018.
Moreno’s wife, daughter, two brothers, and their wives were sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.
China’s former ambassador to Ecuador, Cai Runguo, was sentenced to five years in prison.
Money flowed through overseas bank accounts and shell companies in tax havens before reaching the accused.
Prosecutors say Moreno and his close family received over $1 million during his term as vice president (2007–2013).
Moreno denies the charges, saying he did not sign or oversee the project’s contracts.
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A former White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, was ordered to pay over $170,000 for using secret information about President Trump's speeches to make bets on a prediction market called Kalshi. Perez also received a three-year ban from trading and must repay his profits and a fine after a settlement with U.S. authorities.
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Gabriel Perez used early access to President Trump's speech text to place bets on Kalshi, a platform where people predict future events.
He made $107,500 in profits by betting on specific words and phrases in Trump's speeches between December 2025 and February 2026.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fined him $65,000 and banned him from trading for three years.
Perez had unpaid leave from the White House after the misuse was found; it is unclear if he resigned or was fired.
Kalshi detected unusual trading patterns by Perez, froze his account, and reported the case to the CFTC.
The White House warned employees in March not to bet on prediction markets using secret information.
Perez worked in various roles during both Trump terms, including as a teleprompter operator and technical adviser.
White House officials called the situation unfortunate and a breach of trust.
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Rescuers have resumed flood recovery efforts near the Nepal-Tibet border after a pause due to fears of a second flood from a newly formed glacial lake. The disaster, caused by a glacier collapse, has killed at least 584 people and left thousands missing in Nepal and Tibet.
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A glacier collapsed on Wednesday morning in the Himalayas at about 5,200 meters altitude.
The collapse caused a huge landslide that hit the Lende River and caused flooding downstream in Nepal.
At least 579 people have died and 1,924 are missing in Nepal; in Tibet at least 5 have died and 558 are missing.
Flood waters raised the Trishuli River by 9 meters within 30 minutes.
A new lake formed at the glacier collapse site, causing fears of a second flood and a temporary stop to rescue operations.
Rescuers have resumed work after officials judged the risk from the new lake as manageable.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping have directed focused rescue efforts and monitoring of glacial lakes.
International aid has come from India, the UN, the Red Cross, Australia, South Korea, and the US.
Roads and access remain damaged, so rescuers are still reaching some isolated areas.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied reports that he is thinking about running for president in 2028, calling them "100% false." Despite this, speculation about his and other Republicans' possible runs continues as the 2028 presidential race begins to take shape.
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NBC News reported Hegseth discussed a potential 2028 presidential run with close friends, but he called this report false.
Hegseth said his focus is on leading the Department of Defense.
Other Republicans considered potential candidates include Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Donald Trump Jr., and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Hegseth campaigned for a Republican candidate in Iowa, a key early state in presidential elections.
Hegseth faces challenges like public concerns over the war in Iran and a past controversy involving military communication on the Signal app.
Early polls show Hegseth with very low support compared to other Republicans like Vance and Rubio.
The 2028 Republican primary race is still very uncertain and could change before voting starts.
President Donald Trump’s influence on the Republican Party remains strong as discussions about future candidates continue.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $2 million on robotic dogs to help with its enforcement work. The funding information came from a Department of Homeland Security document.
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ICE is considering buying robot dogs for use in immigration enforcement.
The planned spending is between $1 million and $2 million.
The purchase details were revealed in a DHS funding document.
These robotic dogs are intended to assist ICE agents during operations.
The information became public through the DHS’s Acquisition Planning Forecast System.
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President Donald Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for use by the U.S. government after trade talks with Canada failed. Some companies, like MapQuest, and officials in the U.S. and Canada have refused to use the new name.
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President Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for U.S. federal government use.
The order was part of tensions following the collapse of trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.
The U.S. Geological Survey has updated its electronic documents to reflect the new name.
MapQuest stated it will not change the lake’s name and created a tool for users to name the lake themselves.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the new name, citing the name’s longstanding history and Indigenous origins.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said New York would not recognize the name change.
The order does not affect Canadian use or private companies’ naming choices.
A similar renaming happened previously with the Gulf of Mexico, called the Gulf of America by the U.S. government.
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Guinea-Bissau will hold a referendum on August 30 to approve a new constitution that would give the president more power and change the country’s electoral system. This vote follows a military coup in November 2025 and takes place before presidential and legislative elections planned for December 6.
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The referendum will decide if a new constitution, approved by the National Transitional Council, will take effect.
The new constitution would give the president more control over the government, including appointing and removing the prime minister.
It would reduce the size of parliament from 102 to 65 seats and cut electoral districts from 29 to 12.
Presidential candidates would need to have lived in Guinea-Bissau for five years before running and pay a large deposit of about $90,000.
Political parties must have at least 5,000 members to support a presidential candidate.
Guinea-Bissau has a history of political instability, with military coups and disputes among government branches.
The military took power in November 2025, installing General Horta Inta-A Na Man as transitional president.
Supporters say the changes will reduce political conflicts; opponents worry about too much power going to the president.
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President Donald Trump announced a deal between the United States and Venezuela that gives the U.S. control over about 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves. The agreement aims to increase oil production, lower gas prices in the U.S., and bring money and jobs to Venezuela’s economy.
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The U.S. will have majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
The deal is expected to bring about $209 billion to Venezuela’s government.
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez supports the agreement.
The deal allows American companies long-term access to Venezuelan oil fields.
Negotiations took weeks and involve U.S. officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world but produces much less oil than its capacity.
The structure and details of the deal, including which companies are involved, have not been publicly shared.
The agreement is meant to boost oil supply for U.S. refineries and help rebuild Venezuela’s energy industry.
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Federal agents arrested two men in Idaho for pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers player and scamming over two dozen women out of about $1.3 million. The men allegedly used fake identities and false investment schemes over more than four years to defraud victims in several states.
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Daejon Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, were arrested on August 24 in Boise, Idaho.
They face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.
Love posed as a San Francisco 49ers player on dating apps and social media.
The scheme started in February 2018 and lasted over four years.
They targeted at least 26 women in California, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
Love and Chan created fake investment opportunities to scam victims out of money.
Victims were told they were in romantic relationships and that investments would produce huge returns.
None of the victims received any repayments or profits from their investments.
Love blocked victims when they stopped investing or asked too many questions.
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Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin have asked the EPA’s acting inspector to conduct an independent investigation into the federal response to a 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment caused toxic chemicals to spill in the town.
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The train derailment occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023.
Toxic chemicals spilled into the town because of the derailment.
Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin requested an independent EPA probe.
The probe will review how the government responded to the derailment and chemical spill.
The request came in a joint letter sent on a Friday.
The letter was addressed to the EPA’s acting inspector.
The investigation aims to ensure proper management of the environmental impact.
Both officials are part of President Donald Trump’s administration.
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A military judge ruled that the confessions made by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to FBI agents at Guantanamo Bay were not given voluntarily. Because of this, the judge said these confessions cannot be used in the trial, which is planned for June 2028.
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of planning the September 11, 2001 attacks.
His trial is scheduled for June 2028.
A military judge decided his confessions to FBI agents were not voluntary.
The confessions were made while he was held at Guantanamo Bay.
As a result, the confessions cannot be used as evidence in the trial.
The FBI agents involved are featured in a CBS documentary called "Daughters of 9/11."
The documentary will air on September 11 on CBS and Paramount Plus.
The news comes almost 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.
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President Donald Trump criticized New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman after her newspaper reported he plans to attend a 9/11 anniversary event at the Pentagon instead of Ground Zero in New York. Trump called the report false and also insulted Haberman’s appearance while denying he is avoiding New York for the ceremony.
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The New York Times reported Trump will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon, not at Ground Zero.
Trump called reporter Maggie Haberman a “fake reporter” and insulted her looks in response.
He said the Pentagon event is a solemn ceremony focused on victims and families.
Politicians have been barred from speaking at the World Trade Center site since 2012, influencing Trump’s decision.
Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend the New York event instead.
Trump’s travel plans, including a trip to Ireland, also factored into choosing the Pentagon event.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama will attend the New York ceremony.
Trump threatened lawsuits against Haberman, the New York Times, and the Pulitzer Prize organization.
Trump has a history of targeting female reporters with comments about their appearance.
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A former White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, was ordered to give back over $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 fine after using early access to President Trump’s speeches to place bets on a prediction market. He also received a three-year ban from trading as part of a settlement with federal regulators.
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Gabriel Perez was a teleprompter operator at the White House.
He used insider knowledge of President Trump’s speeches to bet on prediction markets.
Perez made $107,500 betting on words and phrases in Trump’s speeches between December 2025 and February 2026.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reached a settlement with Perez.
Perez must return all his profits and pay a $65,000 fine.
He faces a three-year ban from trading in markets regulated by the CFTC.
Perez was placed on unpaid leave and later left his White House position.
The White House described the situation as “unfortunate” and a “disgrace.”
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Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno was sentenced to five years in prison for accepting bribes from a Chinese company. Due to his disability, he will serve his sentence under house arrest. Several of his family members also received prison sentences for their involvement.
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Lenín Moreno was found guilty of taking bribes from Chinese company Sinohydro linked to a hydroelectric plant project.
Moreno was 73 years old and has a disability that prevents him from walking, so he will serve his sentence at home.
His wife and daughter each received 30-month prison sentences; two brothers and a brother-in-law were also convicted.
All convicted family members were ordered to repay three times the amount of money taken within 90 days.
Moreno’s involvement in corruption dates back to when he was vice president under President Rafael Correa.
Moreno is the third former Ecuadorian president sentenced for corruption; Correa and Jamil Mahuad also received prison sentences.
The bribery network operated from 2008 to 2018 and involved 4% kickbacks from a $2 billion hydroelectric plant project.
The hydroelectric plant, Coca Codo Sinclair, was built by Sinohydro between 2010 and 2016 and has faced criticism over defects.
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Tuareg rebels freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their leaders, Inkinane Ag Attaher, who was held by Nigerian forces. The prisoner swap was monitored by Niger’s government and is part of ongoing efforts to ease tensions amid Mali’s conflict involving multiple armed groups.
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Approximately 60 Malian soldiers were released by Tuareg rebels in a prisoner exchange.
The rebels received Inkinane Ag Attaher, a former Malian army officer and Tuareg rebel leader accused of coordinating attacks.
Ag Attaher had been arrested by Nigerian security forces near the Niger-Nigeria border in 2025.
The exchange was overseen by Niger’s government with involvement from Mali and Algeria.
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), led by Tuareg rebels, and Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), linked to al-Qaeda, are key groups in the conflict.
Mali’s Prime Minister recently visited Algeria to restart talks due to security disagreements.
Mali has been in conflict since 2012 with a civil war involving Tuareg separatists and Islamist groups.
JNIM has grown stronger after Mali expelled French and UN forces, turning to Russian paramilitaries for help.
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The UK government sent a nationwide emergency alert on 14 August warning of a high risk of wildfires across England and Wales. Oliver Dowden, who helped create the alert system, questioned whether using it for this broad warning was appropriate, saying alerts should be reserved for immediate life threats.
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The UK's emergency alert system was launched in April 2023 to warn people about life-threatening emergencies.
On 14 August, a "severe alert" was sent nationally about a high wildfire risk.
Oliver Dowden, former Conservative minister involved in the system’s creation, said the alert should be limited to smaller areas with imminent danger.
The alert followed a day when 19 homes burned in a wildfire and 43 wildfires were active in the country.
The government says fire chiefs requested the alert, which was approved and sent after emergency meetings.
Some people criticized the alert, saying it caused confusion and fear, leading some to consider turning off alerts on their phones.
Experts worry frequent or broad alerts might make people ignore future genuine emergencies.
A government spokesperson said the alert helped people behave more safely and reduced wildfire incidents afterwards.
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President Donald Trump announced a new oil deal between the United States and Venezuela. The deal gives the U.S. majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves and aims to lower gas prices for Americans.
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The deal involves U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
President Trump called it "the biggest oil deal in world history."
The agreement is expected to reduce gas prices in the U.S. for a long time.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez welcomed the deal and said it would help revive Venezuela’s economy.
The deal includes developing 17 strategic oil fields with investments over $100 billion.
Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world.
The deal aims to increase oil production through private companies working in Venezuela.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth were involved in making the deal happen.
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Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard in several parts of Niamey, the capital of Niger, early Saturday. Reports say the fighting took place near the international airport and the presidential palace amid ongoing conflict in the city.
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Gunfire and blasts occurred in multiple areas of Niamey, Niger’s capital.
Shots were reported near Diori Hamani International Airport and the presidential palace.
The gunfire was heavy and ongoing around the presidential palace.
Niger has been under military rule since a coup in July 2023.
The coup removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power.
The military government is led by General Abdourahamane Tiani.
Niger’s current leaders have moved away from Western allies and are building closer ties with Russia.
Similar shifts have been seen in neighboring countries Mali and Burkina Faso.
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Box breathing is a simple breathing exercise that helps reduce stress and improve focus. It involves breathing in, holding the breath, breathing out, and holding again, all for equal counts of four seconds. This technique has been used by groups like the US Navy Seals and recently gained attention for helping people manage anxiety and improve sleep.
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Box breathing means inhaling, holding, exhaling, and holding again for four seconds each in a cycle.
The technique comes from traditional practices like yoga and martial arts.
It is used to calm the mind and balance the nervous system.
The US Navy Seals use box breathing before dangerous missions.
A recent study found box breathing can reduce heart rate and stress in high-pressure situations.
The most important part is holding the breath after exhaling, which changes how the body reacts by increasing carbon dioxide levels.
Maria Medina, who lives in the US, uses box breathing to help with sleep and reducing anxiety.
Doctors recommend box breathing because it is a simple, evidence-based way to control stress.
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