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Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond

A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.

NPR News · 23 Aug 2026
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French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks

Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman's discussions.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?

Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?

Both countries will suffer from the trade war with steeper tariffs raising business costs and consumer prices.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Gaza families search for children missing after years of war

Families in Gaza continue searching for children and relatives missing in the war.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Iran government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions

Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Pezeshkian says Iran ‘has not become Venezuela’ despite war and sanctions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has stood firm despite what he calls a full-scale war.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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PM Tarique Rahman’s trip stalled: What it means for Bangladesh-India ties

India and Bangladesh have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, living in New Delhi.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?

In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Chelsea preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season

Chelsea have had their worst Premier League run in 30 years. Can new manager Xabi Alonso succeed and is Cole Palmer key?

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Dozens of attacks in southern Thailand wound three people

Many local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks late on Saturday.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars

Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem

The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.

NPR News · 23 Aug 2026
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Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala

More than a foot of rain could fall across Big Island of Hawaii, according to NOAA.

NPR News · 23 Aug 2026
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Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine

The embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov's idea as a 'tsunami' that would 'split' the country.

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living

Al Jazeera · 23 Aug 2026
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