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ALSO $150M Series D

America August 19, 2026

ALSO $150M Series D Funding Fuels Push Into Small Autonomous Vehicles

A Rivian-born startup is proving it can chart its own course — and investors just backed that bet with real…

By Rihem Akkouche

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America August 19, 2026

Hayden Panettiere Death Investigation Heats Up as Police Examine Possible Criminal Conduct

 Police Seek Answers in Panettiere’s Final Hours A Death Investigation into actress Hayden Panettiere intensified Wednesday. Authorities continued examining the…

By Jackie Allen

Stripe to acquire OpenRouter

America August 19, 2026

Stripe to Acquire OpenRouter in Roughly $7.5 Billion Bet on AI’s Future

Payments giant Stripe just made one of its boldest moves yet, reaching beyond its familiar territory of processing transactions and…

By Rihem Akkouche

Covidien Hernia Verdict trimming

America August 19, 2026

Covidien Hernia Verdict Trimming Likely, Federal Judge Signals in Massachusetts

An $88 million jury verdict against Covidien might be about to shrink — and the judge overseeing the case isn’t…

By Rihem Akkouche

Lyntris $298M IPO

America August 19, 2026

Lyntris $298M IPO Hits Wall Street, Landing Well Below Its Original Target

Defense technology company Lyntris Inc. finally stepped onto the public stage Wednesday, but the debut came with a twist: what…

By Rihem Akkouche

dog food recall

America August 19, 2026

Dog Food Recall Sweeps Fresh Meal Brand as Eye Condition Reports Mount

A brand built on the promise of personalized, fresh nutrition for dogs is now scrambling to contain a crisis that’s…

By Rihem Akkouche

moderna stock

America August 19, 2026

Moderna Stock Doubles in a Single Session as Cancer Vaccine Data Ignites Wall Street

Wednesday started like any other trading day for Moderna. It didn’t end that way. Shares of the biotech more than…

By Rihem Akkouche

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America August 19, 2026

A Near-Total “Blood Moon” Will Light Up Parts of the U.S. August 27–28—Then Comes 2027’s ‘Eclipse of the Century’

Key Facts A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across much of North and South America. About 96% of…

By Samuel Lopez

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America August 19, 2026

NASA Says Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope ‘Will Settle’ Questions Involving Dark Energy, Exoplanets, and Astrophysics

Key Takeaways NASA is targeting Aug. 30 for the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Roman is expected…

By Samuel Lopez

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America August 19, 2026

Missouri Judge Bars Ray County Prosecutor From Exercising Authority as Attorney General Seeks Her Removal

Key Facts A Missouri judge has barred Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston from exercising the authority of her office while…

By Samuel Lopez

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