August 14th
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Here is the summary of the news for the last 48 hours. Headlines and links to the original articles are provided below.
In the past two days, important developments across sectors have transpired. The AI start-up, Perplexity, has proposed an unexpected $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome amidst monopoly concerns. Detainment of former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee marks a historic point in the country's bribery investigation. As part of the strategy against drug trafficking, Mexico is set to transfer 26 high-ranking cartel members to the US. A growing water scarcity issue, especially in the southwestern US, may escalate and affect a significant part of the world's population. In a shared challenge against cross-border drug trafficking, the US and Mexico are working towards disrupting criminal networks. Finally, amidst these key events, a whistleblower has accused Senator Adam Schiff of approving leaks of classified information. Further information is still unfolding and will be shared vigilantly as it comes to light.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Nominee Proposes to Discontinue Monthly Job Reports
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/12/bls-antoni-suspend-jobs-report/
AI Start-Up Perplexity Makes Unexpected $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome Amidst Monopoly Concerns
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3dpr0kkyz4o
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints State Senator Jay Collins as Lieutenant Governor
India Plans to End State Monopoly on Uranium Mining, Invites Private Sector Participation
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-india-set-allow-private-100206975.html
Taylor Swift Set to Release Ninth Full-Length Album of the 2020s, 'The Life of a Showgirl’
http://www.billboard.com/music/pop/taylor-swift-life-of-a-show-girl-9th-album-2020s-1236041646/
'What's Happening!!' Actress Danielle Spencer Passes Away at 60 After Battle with Cancer
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/12/nx-s1-5500593/danielle-spencer-who-played-little-sister-dee-on-whats-happening-dies-at-60rr
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