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The Red Arrows will perform at the Blackpool Airshow this weekend, with displays scheduled for Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 5pm, followed by a flypast at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Their flight path includes notable locations such as Southport, Llandudno, and Rhyl, before returning to their base at RAF Waddington after the shows. Want More Context? 🔎

An Ontario woman, Glenda Marie Esteves, was sentenced to four years in prison and fined $610,856 for operating a Ponzi scheme disguised as a lipstick business, defrauding victims of nearly $5 million. Esteves, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges, claimed to produce lipsticks using forged documents to attract investments, causing significant financial and psychological harm to her victims, many from her Filipino community. Want More Context? 🔎

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the cancellation of $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development, citing ineffectiveness against mutating viruses, a move criticized by health experts for increasing vulnerability to future outbreaks. This decision reflects Kennedy's vaccine skepticism and aligns with a broader ideological shift under President Trump that may exacerbate vaccine hesitancy and public health risks. Want More Context? 🔎

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on August 10 to discuss Israel's recent decision to occupy Gaza City, a session prompted by requests from the UK, Denmark, France, Greece, and Slovenia. Although the meeting has garnered support from most members, Panama and the US have not endorsed it, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement about gaining full control of Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

LONDON — One of the world’s oldest soccer teams is in big trouble. Sheffield Wednesday FC faces a crisis as financial troubles mount, leading to player departures, unpaid wages, and a transfer embargo. Owner Dejphon Chansiri's attempts to sell the club have been unsuccessful, prompting protests from fans and concerns about the team's future in a struggling English football landscape. Want More Context? 🔎

Ashley Bugge received a life-altering call about her husband, Brian, who had suffered a fatal accident while scuba diving near Honolulu on May 20, 2018, due to an oxygen supply error. Despite her devastation, Ashley found a way to memorialize Brian through the ocean they both cherished, reflecting on their love story that unfolded along the coast over the years. Want More Context? 🔎