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Walmart Agrees to $50 Million Settlement Over Opioid Prescription Allegations
Walmart Agrees to $50 Million Settlement Over Opioid Prescription Allegations

Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle federal allegations that its pharmacies knowingly filled thousands of illegal opioid prescriptions. The Department of Justice accused the retailer of prioritizing sales over compliance with controlled substance laws from 2013 onward, citing internal emails that deprioritized safety protocols.

August 30, 2026

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Nepal rescuers drill through debris towards trapped tunnel workers
Nepal rescuers drill through debris towards trapped tunnel workers

Nepali rescuers trying to reach hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels swamped by flood debris deployed heavy machinery on Sunday, after rain and rising river waters hampered earlier efforts.

August 30, 2026

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Call Quality Redefines Value in Wireless Earbuds
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Call Quality Redefines Value in Wireless Earbuds

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro has earned a spot as a primary recommendation for wireless earbuds following extensive testing. Its standout feature is superior call quality, which effectively isolates voice from background noise, combined with an affordable price point that undercuts major competitors like Apple and Bose.

August 30, 2026

Manhunt in Switzerland after fatal rave shooting
Manhunt in Switzerland after fatal rave shooting

Swiss police were on Sunday hunting gunmen who opened fire at a rave, killing one person and wounding five others, some of them seriously.

August 30, 2026

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Vietnamese coffee farmers ride China's durian wave
Vietnamese coffee farmers ride China's durian wave

Vietnam's Central Highlands produces around one sixth of the world's coffee, but farmers are switching their traditional crop for durian to cash in on surging Chinese demand for the pungent "king of fruits".

August 30, 2026

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Educators keep 9/11 memory alive for next generation, 25 years on
Educators keep 9/11 memory alive for next generation, 25 years on

When 17-year-old student Max Avena visited the site of New York's fallen Twin Towers, hearing the first-hand accounts of survivors of the deadliest attacks on US soil left him "speechless."

August 30, 2026