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Alex Eala Is Changing Philippine Tennis—And Bringing a New Generation of Fans Along

August 8, 2026

At just 21, Alex Eala is doing more than making history on the tennis court. The Filipina star is helping transform how Filipinos see, experience and connect with tennis around the world. Eala’s rise has been remarkable. From making history as a

New York·Politics

NYC Homeowners Take Mamdani Administration to Court Over Controversial Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout

August 8, 2026

A group of New York City homeowners has filed a lawsuit challenging how Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is implementing the city’s new pied-à-terre tax, arguing that officials improperly shifted the burden onto property owners and created confusion with the rollout. The lawsuit,

Business·Philanthropy

Bill Ackman Says Building Great Companies May Create More Impact Than Giving Billions Away

August 8, 2026

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is backing Jeff Bezos’ controversial view that building and leading a successful company can create more positive impact than traditional philanthropy. Ackman has expressed agreement with the idea that exceptional business leaders can potentially have a greater impact

News

162-Year-Old Guinness Bottle Recovered From Shipwreck Could Help Recreate 1864 Beer

August 8, 2026

A remarkable 162-year-old bottle of Guinness has been recovered from a shipwreck in the English Channel, giving scientists a rare opportunity to investigate what beer tasted like more than a century and a half ago. The bottle is believed to date back

Business

Starlink Sets Its Sights on the Cellular Market, Taking Aim at T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T

August 8, 2026

SpaceX’s Starlink is preparing for a major expansion into the U.S. cellular market, with plans targeting 2027 that could intensify competition with wireless giants T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T. Starlink is moving beyond its role as a satellite internet provider and positioning itself

Business·Lifestyle

Inside the $250 Million Superyacht Amadea: How Real Estate Billionaire Abbas Sajwani Runs His Empire at Sea

August 7, 2026

At just 27 years old, Abbas Sajwani, one of the world’s youngest real estate billionaires, is redefining luxury living—and business—with the $250 million superyacht Amadea. Stretching an impressive 348 feet, the lavish vessel serves as far more than a symbol of wealth.

Business

U.S. Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs in July as Hiring Figures Revised Lower

August 7, 2026

The U.S. labor market unexpectedly weakened in July, with employers cutting 23,000 jobs, according to the latest employment data. The report also included sharp downward revisions to hiring figures from previous months, indicating that job growth had been weaker than initially reported.

Education

Gwinnett County Opens Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Middle School to Reduce Overcrowding

August 7, 2026

Gwinnett County Public Schools has officially opened Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Middle School, a new campus designed to help relieve overcrowding as one of Georgia’s fastest-growing school districts continues to expand. The school is expected to serve approximately 1,100 students, providing additional

Politics

President Trump Signs Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship and “Birth Tourism”

August 7, 2026

President Donald Trump has signed a new series of executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship and the practice commonly referred to as “birth tourism.” The orders seek to advance the administration’s long-standing efforts to limit automatic U.S. citizenship for certain children born

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Alex Eala Is Changing Philippine Tennis—And Bringing a New Generation of Fans Along

NYC Homeowners Take Mamdani Administration to Court Over Controversial Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout

Bill Ackman Says Building Great Companies May Create More Impact Than Giving Billions Away

162-Year-Old Guinness Bottle Recovered From Shipwreck Could Help Recreate 1864 Beer

Starlink Sets Its Sights on the Cellular Market, Taking Aim at T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T

Inside the $250 Million Superyacht Amadea: How Real Estate Billionaire Abbas Sajwani Runs His Empire at Sea

U.S. Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs in July as Hiring Figures Revised Lower

Gwinnett County Opens Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Middle School to Reduce Overcrowding

President Trump Signs Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship and “Birth Tourism”

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