More men are choosing to get penis fillers, which involve injecting a gel called hyaluronic acid to increase girth temporarily. While some men feel more confident after the procedure, medical experts warn about risks like serious complications and skin damage.
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Penis fillers use hyaluronic acid, the same gel often used in lip fillers.
The procedure can increase penis girth by about 16%, according to one man who spoke anonymously.
The filler is temporary and dissolves over time.
There are no official records or regulations tracking how many men get this procedure.
Some men experience serious side effects, including blackened skin and tissue damage, leading to emergency hospital visits.
Clinics offering penis fillers often ask patients about their feelings toward penis size to encourage treatment.
Demand for penis fillers is growing, with patients ranging from their 20s to 70s.
The procedure does not legally require medical training, though some cosmetic doctors offer it after consultations.
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Yemen’s Houthi forces launched multiple missile and drone attacks on the city of Marib, hitting residential areas and causing injuries and property damage. The strikes come amid rising fighting in Yemen, with officials warning the situation could lead to a return to full-scale war.
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Houthis fired four ballistic missiles and four drones at Marib on Saturday, hitting homes and vehicles.
Additional missile strikes occurred later, injuring at least one person and continuing overnight.
Marib is home to over two million internally displaced people, the largest group in Yemen.
The Yemeni government says the attacks threaten civilians and displaced camps.
Fighting also took place south of Marib, with government forces killing several Houthi fighters.
The recent attacks followed a deadly August assault that killed at least 30 government soldiers.
Houthis control much of northern Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and are supported by Iran.
The UN warns Yemen risks full-scale war again as clashes escalate after a 2022 truce.
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Colombia’s president asked President Donald Trump to temporarily stop tariffs on Colombian goods after a strong earthquake caused many deaths and damage. The U.S. had raised tariffs on Colombia in July, and Colombia looks to recover economically while working closely with the U.S. on trade and security.
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, killing at least 294 people and damaging many buildings.
Colombia’s president, Abelardo de la Espriella, asked President Trump to temporarily pause U.S. tariffs on Colombian products to help economic recovery.
The U.S. raised tariffs on most Colombian goods from 10% to 12.5% in late July; coffee and oil are exceptions.
The U.S. is Colombia’s largest buyer of exports.
President de la Espriella described his phone call with President Trump as friendly and said Colombia faces a big challenge rebuilding amid tough economic conditions.
Colombia’s government has not yet planned to raise taxes to fund the estimated $6.4 billion needed for rebuilding.
The U.S. recently added new tariffs on many trading partners, including Colombia, citing concerns about forced labor.
Colombia’s president supports closer military and security ties with the U.S. and Israel to address internal conflicts.
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A Brazilian influencer, Tayane Dalazen, was bitten by a nurse shark while diving off Brazil’s coast during a shark-feeding tour. Experts warn that more people, especially social media users, are getting too close to sharks and risking bites, even though shark attacks on humans remain rare.
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Tayane Dalazen was bitten on the thigh by a nurse shark over two meters long while diving.
The tour organizers had been feeding sharks to encourage interaction with tourists.
Dalazen stayed calm and survived with only cuts to her leg.
At least three social media influencers have been bitten by sharks in the past year.
Scientists say more videos show people swimming too close, touching, or riding sharks.
Shark bites are usually defensive when the animal feels threatened in its space.
Approaching or touching sharks can cause stress and harm to the sharks’ health and survival.
Worldwide, unprovoked shark attacks have stayed around 70 per year for three decades.
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Australian leaders have agreed to a major gun buyback program in New South Wales to respond to a terror attack at Bondi Beach. The federal and state governments will share the cost equally, paying owners compensation for various types of firearms. Pauline Hanson, a political leader, opposes the plan, saying it will hurt law-abiding gun owners like farmers.
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The gun buyback program was approved by parliament earlier this year after the Bondi terror attack.
The buyback will happen in two phases, with costs split 50/50 between the federal and NSW governments.
Payments will range from $450 for air rifles up to $1,000 for revolvers.
Compensation amounts vary based on the type of gun, including semi-automatic handguns, shotguns, and rifles.
Pauline Hanson opposes the buyback, arguing it unfairly affects farmers and law-abiding citizens.
Hanson also argues that taxpayers should not pay for the gun buyback program.
National cabinet plans to strengthen firearms laws and combat antisemitism after a deadly shooting in December 2025.
Other news includes a penguin dying from bird flu in Victoria before a vaccination program starts.
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Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella asked President Trump to temporarily stop U.S. tariffs on Colombian goods to help after a recent deadly earthquake. The tariffs increased from 10% to 12.5% last month and are hurting Colombian businesses during a difficult recovery.
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U.S. tariffs on Colombian products rose from 10% to 12.5% on July 24, 2026, except for coffee and oil.
President de la Espriella requested President Trump to suspend these tariffs temporarily to support Colombian businesses after the earthquake.
The earthquake on August 7 had a magnitude of 7.4, killed nearly 300 people, and destroyed about 13,000 homes.
The tariffs were imposed due to accusations that Colombia did not stop forced labor practices.
The tariffs were applied under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 after earlier tariffs under a different law were ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
President Trump and President de la Espriella had a friendly 10-minute phone call where Trump offered condolences.
De la Espriella succeeded former President Gustavo Petro and has aligned Colombia more closely with the U.S. and other pro-U.S. Latin American governments.
Colombia has joined the “Shield of the Americas,” a security alliance led by the U.S. to fight organized crime and cartels.
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UK-made drones have been given to Ukraine and used to attack targets inside Russia for the first time. These strikes hit places like oil refineries, naval bases, and transport networks as part of Ukraine’s campaign against Russia.
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Two UK companies made drones supplied to Ukraine.
The drones were used to strike Russian mainland targets.
Targets include oil refineries, naval bases, logistics hubs, and transport networks.
The strikes are part of Ukraine's "deep-strike campaign."
The information comes from Ukrainian sources reported by The Sunday Times.
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Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe diarrhea, spreads when human waste contaminates food and water. Sewage systems often release treated water that may still contain the parasite’s eggs, which can infect crops and people, creating a cycle of infection.
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Cyclospora only lives in humans and multiplies in the intestines.
The parasite releases eggs, called oocysts, into human feces.
Sewage treatment doesn’t always remove or kill these oocysts before water is reused.
Oocysts mature in about a week when exposed to warm temperatures.
People get sick by eating food or drinking water contaminated with mature oocysts.
The largest U.S. outbreak has sickened over 22,000 people and caused two deaths in Michigan.
Monitoring sewage helps track disease levels and test how well sewage treatment removes the parasite.
Detecting low levels of cyclospora in sewage and food remains difficult with current methods.
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Hurricane Lala is moving toward Hawaii, causing concern about possible damage. At the same time, flooding in the Midwest is getting worse, and Indiana has asked for help to deal with it.
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Hurricane Lala is approaching Hawaii.
The storm poses a threat to the islands.
Flooding in the U.S. Midwest is becoming more severe.
Indiana has officially requested aid to respond to the flooding.
CBS News reported on these events on August 15.
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The Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,000 people and is spreading faster than before. The World Health Organization says this outbreak is more difficult to control than past ones.
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The outbreak is in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
So far, 2,000 people have died from Ebola in this outbreak.
The disease is spreading faster than in any previous Ebola outbreaks in the region.
The World Health Organization is involved in monitoring and responding to the crisis.
Aid groups like the Red Cross are working on the Ebola response in Congo.
Experts say the outbreak is challenging to contain due to its fast spread.
The virus spreads through direct contact with body fluids of infected people.
Health officials are concerned about the risks if the outbreak continues to grow.
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A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island in Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 47 people and damaging hundreds of buildings. Rescue teams are searching for survivors, while aid is being sent to the affected areas. A tsunami warning was issued but later lifted after no significant sea level changes were detected.
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The earthquake measured 7.7 in magnitude and happened at a depth of 15 km.
It struck Flores Island, Indonesia shortly before 5:00 a.m. local time on Saturday.
At least 47 people died and many were injured across several provinces on the island.
Over 150 houses and many public buildings like schools and hospitals were badly damaged.
Rescue teams are working to find survivors trapped under rubble.
A tsunami warning caused about 2,000 people to evacuate coastal areas but it was lifted after no tsunami appeared.
Landslides blocked access to some villages, complicating rescue efforts.
Indonesia is located on a “ring of fire,” where tectonic plate movements cause frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
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New South Wales (NSW), Australia's most populous state, will start a gun buyback program in November to buy firearms from owners and safely destroy them. This plan follows a deadly attack near Bondi Beach last December, where 15 people were killed, and aims to reduce the number of guns in the community.
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NSW will offer up to 1,000 Australian dollars (about £523) for handguns, shotguns, and rifles starting November 2.
The buyback applies to people who have more guns than allowed or whose license has expired or been shortened.
Current laws limit gun owners to four firearms, with some exceptions allowing up to ten.
The program will be in two phases: first for certain handguns, shotguns, and rifles; second for more expensive guns valued above 3,000 Australian dollars.
The national and NSW governments will jointly fund the buyback scheme.
Businesses, including gun dealers, can get up to 25,000 Australian dollars in support to adjust to new rules.
The attack last year targeted a Jewish festival near Bondi Beach and killed 15 people, including a child and a Holocaust survivor.
The federal government supports the buyback as part of nationwide efforts to prevent similar attacks.
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Iran claims that Qatar captured three of its pilots after two Iranian fighter jets were shot down during a military operation early in the US-Iran war. Qatar denies holding the pilots and says it acted to defend its airspace according to international law.
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Iran says three Iranian pilots were captured by Qatar after ejecting from jets shot down on 2 March 2026.
Iran claims the pilots have been held for six months without contact with their families.
The body of a fourth Iranian pilot killed during the operation was returned to Iran.
Qatar denies capturing the pilots and states the pilots violated Qatari airspace.
Qatar says it conducted search and rescue efforts and recovered the body of one pilot.
Qatar invited Iran to review details of the rescue operation, but Iran has not responded.
Iran sent a letter to the International Committee of the Red Cross accusing Qatar of violating prisoners’ rights.
The incident occurred during the early days of the US-Iran war, involving fighting near a Qatari military base.
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Kenny Berbick, a 41-year-old man from Las Vegas, was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer after years of ignoring symptoms like blood in his stool and stomach pain. Despite a poor prognosis, he is undergoing treatment and participating in a clinical trial while focusing on his family and hope.
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Kenny Berbick noticed blood in his stool about 10 years ago but thought it was minor and due to hemorrhoids.
His symptoms worsened over two years, including stomach pain, weight loss, and changes in bowel habits.
In 2025, after persistent pain, he requested a CT scan that led to tests confirming colon cancer.
The cancer was advanced (stage four) and had spread to his liver.
Colon cancer symptoms can include bleeding, cramps, tiredness, and unexplained weight loss, but many people have no early symptoms.
Over 108,000 new colon cancer cases are expected in the U.S. in 2026 with about 55,000 deaths annually.
Kenny has had chemotherapy, which stopped working, and he is now in a clinical trial.
He focuses on making the most of each day and values his family and faith.
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Qatar denies holding three Iranian pilots who crashed during fighting earlier this year. Iran says the pilots were captured and held without contact but Qatar says no one is detained.
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Iran claims three Iranian pilots from Su-24 jets were captured alive after crashing in March.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry denies holding any Iranian pilots and calls the claims misleading.
One Iranian pilot died, and Qatar returned his body to Iran after the incident.
The jets were shot down by Qatari air defense after they entered Qatar airspace without permission.
The incident happened near Al Udeid Air Base, a major U.S. military site in Qatar.
Fighting began on February 28, including attacks on ships and infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar is trying to mediate peace talks between Iran and the United States.
President Trump said the U.S. might declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, a statement Iran rejected.
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Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, including children and women, on August 15, 2026. The strikes targeted Hezbollah positions after the group attacked Israeli soldiers, and Hezbollah warned it would retaliate.
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Israeli airstrikes killed at least 11 people in southern Lebanon, including three children and two women.
The strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacking Israeli soldiers in the south of Israel.
Hezbollah is supported by Iran and said it will respond to the Israeli attacks.
The strikes targeted Hezbollah’s Radwan Force unit headquarters in the village of Ansar and other locations like Deir El Zahrani.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Hezbollah violated the ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers, causing injuries.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker called for national unity and urged peace sponsors to prevent further conflict.
Over 4,300 people have died in the conflict in Lebanon since early March 2026.
A US-mediated peace framework keeps Israeli troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms and the Lebanese army gains control, but Hezbollah rejects these terms.
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Hawaii is preparing for Hurricane Lala, a category one storm with 75 mph winds, which could be the first hurricane to hit the Big Island directly in 155 years. The storm may cause heavy rain, flooding, mudslides, and strong winds, with warnings and flight cancellations already in place.
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Hurricane Lala reached category one strength with winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) on Saturday.
The storm could bring up to 25 inches (63 cm) of rain on the Big Island and a 3-foot storm surge.
A hurricane warning is active for the Big Island; tropical storm warnings cover Maui County, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau.
The last hurricane to hit Big Island directly was about 155 years ago; the last hurricane in Hawaii was Iniki in 1992.
Officials warn residents to prepare for life-threatening conditions like floods and mudslides.
Many flights have been canceled, with 40% grounded at Ellison Onizuka Kona International and 80% at Hilo International airports.
Public shelters are open on the Big Island for those needing safety from the storm.
The National Weather Service warns of major flooding that could cause evacuations and rescues.
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Two American Airlines planes flying with the same flight number nearly caused a dangerous situation over Phoenix. Air traffic controllers quickly noticed the problem and separated the planes safely, preventing an accident.
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Both planes were using the call sign American 2482 at the same time.
One plane was arriving in Phoenix from Chicago; the other was departing Phoenix to Chicago.
The incident happened around midnight on August 14 near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Air traffic controllers gave clear instructions to separate the two flights and used "departure" and "arrival" labels to avoid confusion.
The FAA and American Airlines are investigating how two planes got assigned the same call sign.
Flight 2482 usually travels round-trip between Chicago and Phoenix with one aircraft, but delays caused a second plane to be used.
Controllers confirmed that the required safety distance between planes was kept at all times.
Duplicate call signs can cause confusion and are usually avoided to keep flights safe.
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A Canadian petition has gathered over 171,000 signatures asking their government to expel the US ambassador, Pete Hoekstra. The petition accuses him of damaging Canada-US relations through his public statements and calls for official actions against him and US diplomatic interference.
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The petition reached over 171,000 signatures, far above the 500 needed to be discussed in Canada’s House of Commons.
It calls on Canada to declare Ambassador Hoekstra "persona non grata" and request his removal.
The petition cites Hoekstra’s public comments, including support for President Trump’s idea of making Canada the 51st US state.
Hoekstra accused Canadian officials of trying to interfere in US elections because of ads criticizing Trump’s tariffs.
The petition requests talks about Hoekstra’s behavior violating the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, an international treaty.
It also asks for an investigation into US diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic matters.
The petition was authorized by Green Party leader Elizabeth May and started by Calgary resident Leanne Walker.
Relations between Canada and the US have recently worsened due to Trump’s tariffs, threats of more tariffs, and disputes on projects like the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
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Moroccan police have increased their efforts in the town of Fnideq to stop migrants from entering the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Security has been strengthened at the Tarajal border area, which has helped bring a temporary calm to the region.
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Moroccan police are working harder to stop migrants from crossing into Ceuta.
The operations focus on the town of Fnideq, near the Spanish enclave.
Ceuta is a Spanish territory located in North Africa, bordered by Morocco.
The Tarajal border area has a strong security presence to control crossings.
Recent actions have helped calm tensions at the border.
Migrant crossings into Ceuta have been a recurring issue in this region.
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