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NYTIMES (Erika Solomon) - Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Intention to Keep Country on a War Footing

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment of hard-line loyalists to top jobs suggests he is prepared to keep the country on a war footing and to quash domestic dissent.

NYTIMES (David Pierson and Berry Wang) - China Wants Its Data to Power the World’s A.I.

China is exporting more than A.I. models. It wants its data to influence the world’s chatbots, raising fears that Beijing’s narratives will spread with the technology.

What are the concerns regarding China's export of A.I. models and data?
There are fears that as China exports its A.I. models and data, Beijing's narratives will spread globally alongside the technology.
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What is China's strategic goal regarding artificial intelligence and global data?
China intends to export more than just A.I. models; it specifically wants its data to power and influence the world's chatbots.
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YOUTUBE (Fox News) - BREAKING: Iran reportedly prepares to ESCALATE war with US as ceasefire expires

Fox News' Trey Yingst reports the latest from Tel Aviv as the 60-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires. #foxnews #trump #iran #world #news Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join

According to reports from Tel Aviv, what action is Iran reportedly taking regarding the U.S.?
Reports from Tel Aviv indicate that Iran is reportedly preparing to escalate war with the United States.
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What is the duration of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran that is expiring?
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran lasted for 60 days.
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What is the current reported situation regarding Iran and the United States as the ceasefire expires?
Iran is reportedly preparing to escalate war with the U.S. as the 60-day ceasefire between the two nations expires.
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AXIOS (Carly Mallenbaum) - Birding, silent book club, Mahjong and more: America's meetup explosion

Young people raised on swiping, DMing and streaming are doing something bold: going out. Why it matters: Amid a loneliness epidemic , millennials and Gen Zers are craving IRL connection — enough to show up for meetups built around activities once considered solitary, or "grandma hobbies ." The latest: They're leaving the house to play chess , birdwatch and read in silence together. - "It's very easy to sit inside and rot just by yourself," Cole Robinson, president of the Audubon on Campus Trinity University chapter, tells Axios San Antonio . - But activities like birding can help you "feel a little less lonely," the 20-year-old says. "Soft socializing" experiences — where you're with other people but networking is not the main…

According to Cole Robinson, what can activities like birding help achieve?
Cole Robinson, the 20-year-old president of the Audubon on Campus Trinity University chapter, states that activities like birding can help a person "feel a little less lonely."
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In which cities is the Axios Social Club dinner series launching?
The Axios Social Club dinner series is starting in Charlotte, Chicago, Kansas City, and San Antonio.
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What are "meet-cute" events and why are Americans attending them?
Meet-cute events are settings meant to spark a romantic connection and a "sweet 'How'd you meet?' story" away from dating apps. These events can revolve around various activities like trivia, crafts, or exercise.
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What types of activities are millennials and Gen Zers engaging in for in-person connection?
Younger generations are participating in meetups built around activities such as playing chess, birdwatching, reading in silence together, solving puzzles, playing mahjong, trivia, PowerPoint presentations, crafts, exercise, and attending platonic dinner parties with strangers.
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What are "soft socializing" experiences according to Eventbrite?
Soft socializing experiences are defined as situations where you are with other people, but networking is not the main focus.
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What specific growth was seen in puzzle competitions and mahjong-focused events according to recent data?
According to Eventbrite, there were 151% more puzzle competitions from August 2024 to July 2025 compared to the preceding 12 months. Additionally, Evite data shared with Axios shows that mahjong-focused events were up 94% earlier this year compared to last year.
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Young people raised on swiping, DMing and streaming are doing something bold: going out. Why it matters: Amid a loneliness epidemic , millennials and Gen Zers are craving IRL connection — enough to show up for meetups built around activities once considered solitary, or "grandma hobbies ." The latest: They're leaving the house to play chess , birdwatch and read in silence together. - "It's very easy to sit inside and rot just by yourself," Cole Robinson, president of the Audubon on Campus Trinity University chapter, tells Axios San Antonio . - But activities like birding can help you "feel a little less lonely," the 20-year-old says. "Soft socializing" experiences — where you're with other people but networking is not the main…Open

YOUTUBE (CNN) - Why Trump is scaling back ongoing US-South Korea military drills

President Donald Trump announced that the US would reduce military exercises with its key ally South Korea, just hours before drills were due to start. In his Truth Social post, Trump cited his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s lack of assistance with Iran. CNN's Will Ripley reports. #CNN #news

When did President Donald Trump announce the reduction of US-South Korea military drills?
The announcement was made via a Truth Social post just hours before the drills were scheduled to start, as reported on August 17, 2026.
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Why did President Donald Trump announce the reduction of ongoing US-South Korea military exercises?
President Trump cited his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a lack of assistance from South Korea regarding Iran as reasons for scaling back the drills.
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