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Nintendo and the Pokemon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, accusing the 'Palword' video game maker of patent infringement. Pocketpair

Nintendo, Pokemon Co. sue ‘Palworld’ maker over patent infringement

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated that Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without an independent Palestinian state. Reuters

No recognition of Israel without Palestinian state: Saudi crown prince

Israeli planes bomb Lebanon after series of device explosions target Hezbollah

Students are suing the University of Maryland after it canceled a vigil planned for Oct. 7. Getty Images

University of Maryland students sue over canceled Oct. 7 vigil

Researcher, Saul Justin Newman, was given an Ig Nobel Prize on Sept. 12 for his work on debunking "blue zones." Getty Images

Researcher wins award for debunking ‘blue zones,’ unveiling fraudulent data

A new report reveals that the U.S. health care system ranks last among 10 high-income countries, according to the Commonwealth Fund. Getty Images

US health care system ranks last among developed countries: Report

Nearly 100 years ago, a Danish butter magnate left behind a 20,000 piece collection of coins, notes and medals. AP Images

100-year-old coin collection unveiled, shatters auction records

At least 20 people are dead and hundreds more injured after a second wave of explosions in Lebanon on Wednesday. Wireless devices were once again the target — this time walkie-talkies.  Getty Images

Walkie-talkie explosions hit Lebanon; Israel declares ‘new era’ of war

Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign information to people within the Biden campaign. Getty Images

Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign staffers: FBI

A Philadelphia teen allegedly planned to attack the LGBTQ Pride Parade in Philly last year, according to law enforcement. Getty Images

Philly teen accused of terror plot at Pride parade, planned to go to Syria

The U.S. deploys 130 soldiers to a western Alaskan island in response to joint Russian-Chinese military drills near American territory. DVIDS

US moves soldiers, rocket launchers to Alaska island following Russian activity

The DOJ is suing the owners of the Dali container ship after it collapsed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six people. Getty Images

DOJ sues over Baltimore bridge collapse, seeks $100 million

Ukraine launched a drone attack on a Russian military depot northwest of Moscow, causing a massive fire and partial evacuation. Reuters

Russia reeling from overnight drone attack on military depot

Portugal is battling one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in recent years, with over 100 fires being fought by firefighters and volunteers. Getty Images

State of calamity declared in Portugal, wildfires consume nearly 40,000 acres

A day after the deadly pager attack in Lebanon, more explosions rocked the country, including a funeral, which killed at least one person and injured more than 100. AP Images

More blasts rock Lebanon, a day after mass pager attack wounds thousands

Pentagon faces criticism for delivering damaged military equipment to Taiwan, raising concerns about U.S. reliability as an ally. U.S. Department of Defense

Pentagon probe reveals US sent moldy, damaged military equipment to Taiwan

An international law enforcement operation dismantled a cybercrime network and led to dozens of arrests. Getty Images

How international authorities took out the popular cybercrime platform ‘Ghost’

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $409 million contract to Fluor Corporation to restore a long-dormant World War II airfield on Tinian Island. DVIDS

US Air Force invests $409M to revitalize Pacific airfield as China tensions rise

At least nine people are dead and thousands more are hurt after multiple pagers exploded in Lebanon Tuesday. Reuters

Hezbollah blames Israel for deadly pager explosions

Wildlife officials say that Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants to feed its population which is facing a hunger crisis due to severe drought. Reuters

In face of hunger crisis, Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants

As the National Zoo prepares for the arrival of two new pandas later this year, it's getting some major financial support. si.edu

National Zoo gets 2 new giant pandas with $10 million from David Rubenstein

Sweden will offer up to $34,000 to immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries starting in 2026. AP Images

Sweden to offer immigrants $34,000 to voluntarily return to home countries

A 25-year-old mother is challenging the rules of the Miss America and Miss World pageants by filing a discrimination lawsuit against them. Getty Images

Miss America, Miss World pageants challenged over rules excluding mothers

23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a data breach exposed the personal information of 6.9 million customers. Getty Images

23andMe agrees to $30 million settlement after major data breach