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📉 US Job Openings Drop Below 9 Million, First Time Since March 2021

US job openings dipped below 9 million for the first time since 2021, signaling a more balanced job market. Job quits decreased, and layoffs slightly rose, aligning with the Federal Reserve's inflation control goals. Economists welcomed the calm decline in July's openings to 8.827 million, with 1.5 jobs per unemployed person.

💰 3M to Pay $6 Billion for Faulty Earplugs Causing Hearing Loss in US Military

3M has agreed to a $6 billion settlement in response to approximately 300,000 lawsuits claiming that defective combat earplugs led to hearing loss to military personnelThe company asserts this isn't an admission of guilt, disbursing $5 billion cash and $1 billion in stock over time. Earlier, 3M agreed to a $10.3 billion settlement over toxic chemicals in water supplies. Denying preexisting knowledge, 3M will cease chemical production by the end of 2025.

🌍 UN Initiates Unprecedented 6-Month Withdrawal: 13,000 Peacekeepers to Leave Mali

The UN's "unprecedented" exit from Mali, ordered by the military junta with support from Russia's Wagner Group against Islamic insurgency, demands 12,947 peacekeepers, 12 camps, and 1,786 civilian staff to leave by Dec 31. Compounded by expanding extremist groups, a recent Niger takeover, and a stagnant 2015 peace agreement, the complex Mali situation is further challenged by the UN's withdrawal.

🌐 UN Reports: Thousands Trafficked to SE Asia's Online Scam Hubs

Criminal gangs are trafficking hundreds of thousands and are forcing victims into illegal online operations across Southeast Asia. The UN report highlights around 120,000 trapped in Myanmar and 100,000 in Cambodia's scam centers. Revenue in the billions is generated yearly through activities like crypto-fraud and online gambling.

👤 Saudi Arabia to execute man over criticism of government on account with 9 followers

Saudi critic Mohammed al-Ghamdi faces the death penalty for condemning corruption and human rights abuses on his X account, which had just nine followers. Amid Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's reform push, human rights activists criticize Saudi's intensified suppression of social media dissent. Charges include conspiracy against leadership and supporting terrorism. Notably, Saudi executed 147 last year and 94 this year so far.

🤝 DeepMind Teams Up with Google Cloud to Watermark AI-Generated Images

Google debuts SynthID, a tool spotting AI-generated images via invisible watermarks in pixel data. It employs paired AI models for watermarking and detection, maintaining image quality. While not immune to extreme edits, it enhances AI accountability and trust. SynthID's reach may extend beyond images, impacting how marketers attribute AI-created content. This tool marks a significant step toward responsible AI use and creative marketing applications.

📱 Apple to Unveil iPhone 15 on September 12

Apple's Sep 12 event at Cupertino confirms iPhone 15 showcase. Anticipated highlights encompass the Apple Watch Series 9 featuring the A15 chip and new colors and insights into iOS, macOS updates, Vision Pro, and strides in spatial computing. Notably supporting a right-to-repair bill, Apple might also emphasize the iPhone's repair options.

🚫 Meta's Major Move: Eliminates Chinese Influence Campaign in Largest Takedown

Meta's largest Chinese influence campaign uncovered: spanning years, 7,700 Facebook accounts, 954 pages, 15 groups, and 15 Instagram accounts aimed to boost China and discredit the US. Ben Nimmo of Meta called it the "biggest single takedown...ever conducted." Targeting various platforms, the campaign also echoed false claims about COVID's US origin and promoted divisive narratives to further China's interests.

🚨 Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter Accused of Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old on Yacht: Lawsuit

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter is facing another lawsuit, accusing him of assaulting a 15-year-old in 2003. Carter has faced similar allegations before, always denying them. His lawyers called the recent accusers "opportunists" and previously cleared allegations "meritless". Carter's statement emphasizes looking forward to "the evidence being presented and the truth about these malicious schemes coming to light."

🏁 Dutch GP Shatters F1 Overtake Record!

At the 2023 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured his ninth straight win amid unexpected rain, leading to a record 186 on-track overtakes as analyzed by a Reddit user. Esteban Ocon stood out with 14 overtakes, while Valtteri Bottas was overtaken 21 times.

🌀 Hurricane Idalia Strikes Florida: Powerful Category 3 Landfall 🌪️

Category 3 Hurricane Idalia struck Florida's Gulf Coast with the strongest winds in 125 years, affecting areas from Florida to South Carolina. As the third hurricane to hit Florida in a year, it carries 125 mph winds and threatens deadly 16-foot storm surges. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office warns of "death and catastrophic devastation," while Governor DeSantis urged residents to evacuate.

🪳 Aussie Neurosurgeon Discovers Parasitic Worm in Woman's Brain During 'Mystery Illness' Probe

A 64-year-old Australian had a 3-inch worm, typically found in carpet pythons, discovered in her brain during a biopsy. Surgeon Hari Priya Bandi expressed shock, stating, "It continued to move with vigor. We all felt a bit sick." Believed to have contracted from her environment or contaminated food, the unique case was documented in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.

🛑 Smuggler with Terrorist Ties Assisted Uzbekistan Migrant Entry to US

The Biden administration disrupted a smuggling network bringing Uzbeks into the U.S., with one member linked to the Islamic State. The Uzbeks weren't found to have terrorist connections, the National Security Council stated. Working with foreign allies, the U.S. detained key operatives and is closing their routes. Amidst GOP border security concerns, the FBI emphasized no identified "terrorism threat" but remains vigilant against "risk to the American public."

On August 30, 1983, U.S. astronaut Guion S. Bluford, Jr. made history as the first African American in space aboard the shuttle orbiter Challenger. He later participated in three additional missions.

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