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How a road could change West Africa's urban future

A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Here's how gyms, salons and ice cream are changing America's Main Streets

Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns

Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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AI chatbots are offering financial advice. Should you trust them?

Experts say AI can get personal finance fundamentals right but may struggle with nuanced questions.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Morning news brief

Voters in a half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, report suggests President Trump switch aircraft due to threat as he was leaving NATO, Iraq's leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Rybakina defeats Osaka, advances to Canadian Open semifinals to play Gauff

Elena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Wisconsin race tight: Key takeaways from US primary election results

Trump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states

Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?

The company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Clacton by-election: Farage may win the town, but can he win the country?

Reform UK leader is set to claim victory over the seaside town that adores him, but the party's popularity is in doubt.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor

David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who drew enthusiastic support.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Taiwan’s Foxconn reports 35 percent rise in profit on AI demand

World's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities

Russia's Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night', with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Trump says his decoy plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change

Air Force One was still carrying journalists and top aides, who remained at apparent risk of an Iranian strike.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Israeli government accused of complicity as settlers demolish Jericho homes

Israeli settlers demolish homes in village, leaving rubble and fear among displaced Palestinian families in Jericho.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss

Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces marriage to Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football's most famous current player wed his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez after a decade together.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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At least 15 dead, dozens missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Unit says the ferry was carrying more than its capacity of 90 people when it capsized.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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