China’s military says it ‘drove away’ U.S. destroyer near Scarborough Shoal
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Day: August 13, 2025
US tech startups are reviving US hiring plans as President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill lets companies accelerate R&D tax deductions, starting in 2025 (Wall Street Journal)
Wall Street Journal:
US tech startups are reviving US hiring plans as President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill lets companies accelerate R&D tax deductions, starting in 2025 — Faster deductions make adding staff cheaper when cas…
Can Impose Sanctions On Iran If No Solution By Month-End: European Nations
Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August, according to a joint letter released Wednesday.
New Brute-Force Campaign Hits Fortinet SSL VPN in Coordinated Attack
A surge in brute-force attacks on Fortinet products could signal a new vulnerability. A timeline shows a strong…
Video shows mangled train cars on top of each other after huge derailment
Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a derailed freight train in Texas on Tuesday (12 August), which saw 35 carriages come off the track.
Leonardo DiCaprio reflects on turning 50 and feeling as though he is still 32
Reflecting on his career, the US actor revealed he ‘rarely’ watches any of his films.
Canada’s cannabis industry contributes more than $76 billion to Canada’s GDP, generates nearly 100,000 jobs annually
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed sends firefighting team to aid Albania’s wildfire battle
In August 2025, Albania faced severe wildfires. The United Arab Emirates sent a specialized firefighting team. They provided personnel, helicopters, and equipment. The team assisted in areas like Petrela and Gramsh. UAE’s President directed urgent clim…
Don Jr says his family got into crypto after banks refused to do business after Jan 6 ‘nonsense’
Don Jr. said his family was debanked following the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
At least 20 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Italy’s Lampedusa, UN says
Authorities have recovered 20 bodies, and are searching for another 12 to 17 survivors, according to the UN refugee agency.