Nvidia $96B record, Hormuz cleared, Meta $17B, Ebola PHEIC

Nvidia Posts $96.2B Q2 Revenue, 106% Year-on-Year Growth as AI Infrastructure Boom Accelerates

Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Mine-Free, Warns Iran of Zero-Tolerance on New Mines

On August 25, Trump announced via Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is 'fully demined,' citing US Navy confirmation that all mines are 'removed and/or detonated from within International Waters.

Meta Pays $17.1B to 47 States in Largest Tech Child Safety Settlement in History

Meta reached a $17. 1 billion settlement with 47 US states, territories, and DC, ending a federal trial over addictive platform design targeting minors.

Ebola PHEIC: DRC-Uganda Outbreak at 4,665 Cases, 46.8% Case Fatality Rate, Weekly Peak

As of August 12, the DRC/Uganda Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo virus) stands at 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths — crude case fatality ratio of 46. 8%.

Ukraine Launches Record 822-Drone Blitz on Russia, Knocking 7 of 10 Wildberries Hubs Offline

On the night of August 15–16, Ukraine launched 822 drones into Russia — the largest single drone barrage in armed conflict history, exceeding the prior record by 24%.

Trump Leak Probe: Secret Service Spokesman and Two Officials Suspended, Security Clearances Stripped

On August 26, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi and two other communications office officials were suspended, stripped of security clearances, and escorted from USSS headquarters in Washington, DC.

OpenAI Jalapeño Inference Chip Now in Production: 50% Cheaper Than Nvidia, Built in 9 Months

OpenAI and Broadcom on June 24 unveiled Jalapeño, OpenAI's first custom AI inference chip, taped out on TSMC N3P in just 9 months. Specs: 13.

BBB: AI Scam Reports Up 62% in 2026, Losses Exceed $500M as Deepfake Recruiters Flood Job Market

The Better Business Bureau's 2026 Scam Tracker has logged more than 81,000 reports year-to-date — up 62% versus the same point in 2025 — with losses exceeding $500 million.

Kuwait Intercepts Iranian Drones as Iran War Expands Into Gulf Cooperation Council Airspace

Kuwait's defense ministry confirmed its military detected and intercepted Iranian drones entering Kuwaiti airspace — the first direct military engagement between Iran and a Gulf Cooperation Council member state since the 2026 Iran war began.

Japan Defense White Paper: China-Taiwan Military Balance 'Rapidly Tilting,' PLA Hits 2027 Target Early

Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper (released August 5) states the China-Taiwan military balance is 'rapidly tilting in China's favor' at a pace exceeding all prior projection models.

Minnesota Federal Judge Threatens ICE Director With Contempt; 17th Judicial Injunction of 2026

A Minnesota federal district judge on August 27 summoned the ICE Director to court, threatening contempt proceedings if the agency fails to comply with the judge's order restricting immigration enforcement operations.

Nepal Glacial Lake Outburst Kills Hundreds Near Kathmandu, Pope Leo XIV Issues Condolences

A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) struck central Nepal, sweeping through valleys near Kathmandu and killing several hundred people — one of the deadliest natural disasters in the Himalayas in recent years.