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Khalifa Aminu, a 20-year-old self-taught inventor from Kano, Nigeria, is developing AI-powered smart glasses (most recently referred to as Glass V2 or an AI Smart Glass) designed specifically to help blind and visually impaired people navigate independently. 0 (0)

The project began around 2023 after Aminu observed mobility challenges faced by visually impaired people…

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Leonid (Leo) Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-born American billionaire who acquired a majority stake in OnlyFans’ parent company Fenix International Ltd. in 2018, received approximately $709 million in dividends in the months leading up to his death 0 (0)

Specifically: He died of cancer on or around 20–23 March 2026 at age 43 (reports…

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A fire in the maternity/nursery ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on the morning of Wednesday, 26 August 2026, killed 14 newborn infants. Authorities have attributed the blaze primarily to a fault involving an air-conditioning unit, with the presence of oxygen equipment accelerating the fire. 0 (0)

Key facts of the incident The fire broke out around 6:45–7:00 a.m. local time on…

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Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at age 80. 0 (0)

Cause of death and recent health context Representatives confirmed she had faced a “brief battle…

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing that China’s cooperation with Iran “is conducted within the framework of international law and should not be interfered with or disrupted” (or “undermined”). He added that Beijing is closely monitoring developments and “will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests.” 0 (0)

This came immediately after the Trump administration’s announcement of “Operation Economic Outcast” (also described by…

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