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NVIDIA and AMD will pay 15% for the right to sell to China in Trump's AI chip tax — "America cannot repeat 5G and lose telecommunication leadership"
Windows Central
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August 16, 2025
There has been much talk recently about the sale of NVIDIA's specialized AI GPUs to China. The US government only recently rescinded the ban on NVIDIA selling H20 chips on July 14, 2025, roughly four months after slapping the regulation in place...
Springboks vs Wallabies: Five takeaways as dire tackle rate causes South Africa meltdown and Australia dominate broken field
Planet Rugby
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August 16, 2025
Australia pulled off the impossible as they finally recorded their first Test win against the Springboks on South African turf since their victory in Durban in 2012. Here are our five takeaways from today’s game. The top line It was a game of two...
SSMB29: Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra to shoot next in South Africa? Here's what we know ab...
Pinkvilla
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August 16, 2025
Mahesh Babu and director SS Rajamouli’s first collaboration, tentatively titled SSMB29, is currently in development. A new shooting schedule is expected to begin in September this year. Is Mahesh Babu’s SSMB29 beginning its shoot in South Africa...
Britain's world-beating unicorn firms worth a staggering £200bn: UK has more rising stars than Japan, South Korea or anywhere in Europe
This Is Money
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August 16, 2025
By JOANNE HART Updated: 16:50 EDT, 16 August 2025 The UK boasts more highly valued private companies than almost anywhere else in the world. The country ranks far ahead of any European state and beats Japan, South Korea and Canada by a wide...
Any path to peace must now involve President Zelensky…if it fails billions more will be spent and many more lives lost
The Sun
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August 16, 2025
Hit Putin in pocket to win a fair deal “THERE’S no deal until there’s a deal.” Donald Trump’s words after his Alaska summit with unyielding Vladimir Putin show the ball is back in Europe’s court. 1 Any path to peace in Ukraine must involve...
Admiral calls for East Asian unity
Taipei Times
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August 16, 2025
East Asian countries should work together and allow their navies to become guardians, not attackers, to build a peaceful and prosperous region, retired Philippine rear admiral Danilo Cortez told the East Asia Peace Forum in Taipei yesterday. East...
You can still receive an $840 rebate when you replace your old stove with a high-tech upgrade — here's how
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 16, 2025
Many homeowners have already taken advantage of these incentives. by Leslie SattlerAugust 16, 2025 Americans can receive close to $1,000 when they purchase electric cooking appliances through federal incentives, per the Department of Energy....
Jasprit Bumrah available for Asia Cup in Dubai; Gill-Axar battle for vice-captaincy
CNBC-TV18
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August 16, 2025
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has made himself available for the tournament but could be rested for the opening Test against West Indies in early October. After a stellar Test series against England, Shubman Gill is set to face competition from...
Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe
Euronews
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August 16, 2025
Published on 16/08/2025 - 15:29 GMT+2 •Updated 16:31 Wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe amid an ongoing heatwave that has challenged efforts to contain the blazes, while temperatures are set to climb over the weekend. Spain is...
The Missing Link: Why Amtrak Avoids One Of America's Most Beautiful States
The Travel
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August 16, 2025
Amtrak, a word coined from the words "America" and "track," has been in service since 1971, catering to 46 states in America and three Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. With more than 500 stations, Amtrak serves more than...
Historic First for St. Kitts and Nevis Beach Volleyball at Junior Pan American Games
SKN Pulse
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August 16, 2025
Asuncion, Paraguay. August 16, 2024. St. Kitts and Nevis’ beach volleyball duo, Clerique Ward and Julian Bristol, have made history as the first-ever volleyball representatives from the twin-island federation to compete in the Junior Pan American...
The Real Reason Ford Stock Is Rallying—Can It Keep Going?
myMotherLode - California
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The automotive sector has been subject to extra volatility recently, not only due to changing consumer spending and preferences but also from the macro backdrop involving tariffs and other developments in the sourcing of parts and imports. That...
Rory McIlroy lauds Ryder Cup hopeful 'who has done it a different way' despite own struggles
Irish Star
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August 16, 2025
13:35 ET, 16 Aug 2025 Rory McIlroy admits he doesn't stand a chance of capturing the BMW Championship after losing ground through two rounds, but he's thrilled to witness numerous Europeans positioned near the summit of the leaderboard at Caves...
32 people stuck on ride, rescued at Six Flags America in Maryland
FOX 5 DC - Maryland
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LARGO, Md. - A technical rescue was underway at the Six Flags America amusement park after a ride malfunctioned, leaving approximately 32 riders stuck. Riders stuck on ride at Six Flags America. (Photo: PGFD) What we know: According to Prince...
Unraveling Sri Lanka, South Asia’s precious jewel
The Manila Times
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August 16, 2025
Sri Lanka’s name comes from the Sanskrit phrase śrī laṅ kā, meaning “resplendent island,” and it lives up to the name. Shaped like a teardrop in the Indian Ocean just south of India, the country is a tapestry of faith, preserved landscapes,...
10 Times Captain America Proved He Was the MCU’s Best Avenger
Comicbook
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August 16, 2025
From a scrawny kid in Brooklyn to the leader of the world’s mightiest heroes, Steve Rogers embodies the unwavering spirit and determination of a true hero. He doesn’t have cosmic or godlike powers like Thor, the genius intellect of Tony Stark , or...
Lucinda Williams: ‘My singing is better now than it was before my stroke’
The Guardian
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August 16, 2025
You’ve played many prestigious venues in your career. How do you feel about gracing the Sydney Opera House stage? It’s on a lot of people’s bucket list, so I’m very excited. I’ve been doing this show [Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets, based on...
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump-Putin meeting
Iran Front Page
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August 16, 2025
Several European leaders on Saturday jointly pledged to continue support for Kyiv and maintain pressure on Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, after a summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The...
EAM Jaishankar, British Counterpart Lammy Speak Over Phone, Discuss Ukraine developments
ABP Live
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August 16, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his British counterpart Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke over the phone on Saturday and discussed Ukraine developments and other issues. "Appreciate the call from UK...
China’s soft-power trap in your backyard: How the CCP uses sister cities to undermine America
The Blaze
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August 16, 2025
Battles are escalating regarding America's sister-city agreements with China. Critics express concerns about national security, while advocates of sister cities argue that the program fosters relationships that promote world peace. There are over...