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Everton Blair Wins Special Election for Georgia Congressional Seat
Atlanta, Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Everton Blair secured a historic special runoff victory in Georgia’s 13th District, narrowing the Republican House majority to four seats while becoming the South’s first openly gay Black congressman.
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New York City Extends Luxury Property Tax Deadline After Sending Erroneous Notices
New York, Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
New York City extended its luxury property tax exemption deadline to October 6, 2026, after administrative errors mistakenly flagged over 1,200 full-time homeowners for non-resident tax penalties.
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Saved from the Scrapheap: 'Coyote vs. Acme' Hits Movie Theaters This Friday
Los Angeles, Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Originally shelved by Warner Bros. for a $30 million tax write-down, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ arrives in theaters this Friday following distributor Ketchup Entertainment’s rescue of the completed film.
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Trump-Backed Financial Executive Wins Oklahoma Republican Primary
Oklahoma City, Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Self-funded financial executive Mike Mazzei narrowly won Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial runoff on August 25, 2026, leveraging crucial backing from Donald Trump and nearly $12 million of his own wealth.
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US Threatens to Cut Off Nations Trading With Iran From Dollar Banking
Washington, Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Washington’s new sanctions threaten to disconnect global institutions from the US dollar system if they maintain Iranian ties, prompting strong pushback from China, which purchases 90 percent of Iran’s exported oil.
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Powerful Solar Flare Triggers Radio Blackouts and Threats to Satellite Infrastructure
Washington, Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
A strong M6.9 solar flare disrupted high-frequency radio communications across Europe, Africa, and the Arctic on August 25, 2026, while launching a solar eruption heading toward Earth.