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– A significant legal setback occurred for Meta and TikTok as their attempt to challenge ongoing youth addiction lawsuits was dismissed. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the ninth circuit rejected an early appeal from both companies on Aug.

– The widespread evacuations across eastern China were prompted by Typhoon Dolphin, which displaced approximately 167,900 residents in Fujian Province as severe weather conditions expanded inland. Authorities had completed the evacuations in Fujian by 7 a.m. Monday, relocating those in

– A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands late Saturday. The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded the event at 7:36 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 8. That time corresponded to 03:36 UTC on August 9.

– A magnitude 4.9 earthquake resulted in one fatality and structural damage in southwestern China, specifically in Gao County within Yibin City of Sichuan province. The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that the tremor struck at 1:08 p.m. local time,

– The 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing was marked in Hiroshima with a strong appeal to end nuclear arms. Mayor Kazumi Matsui delivered a speech at the city’s Peace Memorial Park to survivors, families, officials, and international guests. At

– The Philippines was jolted by a magnitude 5.4 quake near Occidental Mindoro on Friday morning, causing tremors felt across parts of Luzon and Metro Manila. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, or PHIVOLCS, recorded the event at 10:38

– Instagram ran paid ads in India that facilitated access to child sexual abuse content, leading to scrutiny from Indian authorities and Meta. Several of these ads directed users to Telegram channels offering illegal material for payment, with some prices

– Effective August 5, China has enforced tighter restrictions on exports of drones and has imposed bans on business dealings with six American organizations, as part of its latest retaliatory measures. These actions come in response to recent US policies.

– The situation escalated in Guatemala as authorities raised the alert level to its maximum in three departments following the eruption of volcano Fuego, which emitted ash, lava, and perilous pyroclastic flows. The regions of Chimaltenango, Sacatepéquez, and Escuintla have

– The rapid spread of wildfires near Spokane has led to the destruction of at least 700 buildings and the evacuation of approximately 67,000 residents. The fires, known as the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview blazes, have consumed more