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August 19, 2026 · Daily Maverick

When conservation science puts a price on an elephant’s death
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Army battalion in Georgia offering 4 days of GTA 6 play as reenlistment incentive
A U.S. Army battalion in Georgia is offering eligible soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) as a
About As Expected: Marquette 4, Truman State 1
The Golden Eagles built a big ol’ lead, but lost their shutout streak on a late penalty kick.
Alan Jones trial live updates: ‘Complainant C’ cross-examination to continue after text messages showing rift between former 2GB radio figures revealed
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The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.
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