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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (L) poses with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as she receives a commemorative set of 10 cooking knives during a ceremony to confer the People's Honor Award at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026. Each of the knives is engraved with her name and the award title, as the 32-year old won two gold, four silver and four bronze medals before announcing her retirement in April.

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US: Little Giant Fire Grows to Nearly 60,000 Acres in Washington Forest 3

The Little Giant Fire, sparked by lightning on July 15 in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, grew to an estimated 59,345 acres with no containment as of Tuesday, August 4. Gusty winds under a Red Flag Warning drove rapid spread, sparking a new spot fire and prompting additional evacuations. Smoke from the blaze also triggered an Air Quality Alert across multiple counties.

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Spain: Vegetation Fires Break Out Near Los Patios Mall in Málaga

A vegetation fire broke out near the Carrefour Los Patios shopping center in Málaga, Spain, on Tuesday, August 4, igniting in green space near a McDonald's outlet. Another fire broke out almost simultaneously along the MA-20 highway, with smoke from both fires visible across the city and lane closures causing traffic congestion.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (L) receives a commemorative set of 10 cooking knives from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a ceremony to confer the People's Honor Award at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026. Each of the knives is engraved with her name and the award title, as the 32-year old won two gold, four silver and four bronze medals before announcing her retirement in April.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi meets the press after receiving the People's Honor Award from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a ceremony held at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi meets the press after receiving the People's Honor Award from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a ceremony held at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi meets the press after receiving the People's Honor Award from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a ceremony held at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (C) meets the press after receiving the People's Honor Award from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a ceremony held at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (C) meets the press after receiving the People's Honor Award from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a ceremony held at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (L) receives a certificate from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a ceremony to confer the People's Honor Award at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (L) poses with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after receiving the People's Honor Award from her at a ceremony held at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (L) poses with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after receiving the People's Honor Award from her at a ceremony held at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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US: Sinlahekin Fire Grows to Over 100,000 Acres Near Tonasket, Washington

The Sinlahekin Fire, which sparked on July 26 near Tonasket, grew to an estimated 102,934 acres with 5% containment as of Tuesday, August 4. At least two structures were destroyed, though no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi poses for a photo after receiving the People's Honor Award from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a ceremony in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi poses after receiving the People's Honor Award from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a ceremony held at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through Southeast Arizona 2

A dust storm rolled through southeast Arizona on Monday, August 3, reducing visibility.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through Southeast Arizona

A dust storm rolled through southeast Arizona on Monday, August 3, reducing visibility.

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Spain: Giant Hail Pelts Solsonès Region in Catalonia

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls across the Solsonès region and parts of the central Pre-Pyrenees in Catalonia, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 3.

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China: Dog Protects Injured Kitten From Attacking Stray Cat

Surveillance footage from Jiangsu on July 8, 2026 shows a family dog chasing off a stray cat that was attacking an injured kitten in the household, protecting the smaller pet from harm.

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China: Men Rescue Drowning Dog From Steep Riverbank

Footage from Shenyang, Liaoning on July 20, 2026 shows a group of men working together to rescue a dog struggling in the water below a steep riverbank, eventually pulling it to safety after an initial attempt with a plastic stool failed.

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China: Electric Scooter Suspended by Strong Winds as Typhoon Noul Hits Guangdong

Footage from Shantou, Guangdong on July 25, 2026 shows an electric scooter lifted off the ground after a rope from a fallen advertising board became snagged on it amid strong winds from Typhoon Noul. The scooter remained suspended as the storm continued to batter the area.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Powerful Winds and Outages to Ogasawara Islands 2

Powerful Typhoon Dolphin was making its closest approach to the Ogasawara Islands, located about 1,000 kilometers south of central Tokyo, on Tuesday, August 4, with maximum sustained winds near the center of 45 meters per second and maximum gusts of 60 meters per second, while power outages were reported on Chichijima and Hahajima.

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China: Sleeping Toddler Nearly Strangled by Mother’s Hair

Night-vision security footage from Qingdao, Shandong on April 26, 2026 shows a toddler becoming entangled in his sleeping mother's hair, which wrapped around his neck. The mother wakes and frees him just in time, and he is heard crying immediately after.

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China: River Packed With Boats at Qinling Rafting Attraction

Video from Ankang, Shaanxi on July 26, 2026 shows crowds of tourists packed onto kayaks at the Qinling rafting attraction, with boats covering much of the river and leaving little space between them.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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US: American Dream Mall Evacuates After Power Failure 3

A power outage struck the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday, August 3, stalling some amusement rides and prompting evacuations. The outage was caused by an issue with equipment internal to American Dream's electrical system. This video shows closed stores and shoppers walking down a stopped escalator during the outage.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles ahead of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles ahead of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles ahead of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured sitting in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani looks at a ball as he sits in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (R) is greeted by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (R) is greeted by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers bows toward the dugout of the Chicago Cubs ahead of their baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) is pictured with first base coach Chris Woodward after hitting a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki hits a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026. ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki hits a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026. ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki hits a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026. ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 3, 2026.