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      <title>Zapier vs. Tray comparison: Which is best? [2026]</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2027 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://zapier.com/blog/tray-vs-zapier">Zapier Blog</source>
      <description>Zapier and Tray both enable enterprise automation, but Zapier prioritizes accessibility for non-technical users, while Tray targets developers with complex workflows.</description>
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      <title>Berkeley Talks: How we’ve long misread gun violence (and ways to prevent it)</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:39:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://news.berkeley.edu/2026/08/07/berkeley-talks-jens-ludwig-on-gun-violence/">UC Berkeley News</source>
      <description>Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago Crime Lab argues most gun violence stems from impulsive acts rather than calculated choices, citing behavioral research and low-cost interventions like youth programs and vacant lot greening.</description>
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      <title>How Do Earth Observation Analytics Detect Objects, Changes, and Patterns at Scale?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://www.planet.com/pulse/how-do-earth-observation-analytics-detect-objects-changes-and-patterns-at-scale/">Planet Labs News</source>
      <description>Earth observation analytics use AI and machine learning to process satellite imagery at scale, enabling automated detection of objects, changes, and patterns for applications in monitoring, alerts, and decision-making.</description>
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      <title>THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/07/thq-nordic-showcase-2026/">Xbox Wire</source>
      <description>THQ Nordic’s 2026 Digital Showcase unveiled new DLC, pre-orders, and deep discounts across its portfolio, including REANIMAL, Way of the Hunter 2, and Wreckfest 2, alongside a limited-time sale.</description>
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      <title>Minister Anand concludes trip to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen Canada’s partnerships in West Africa</title>
      <link>https://www.clipraptor.info/news/global-affairs-canada-minister-anand-concludes-trip-to-benin-and-cote-d-ivoire-to-strengthen-canada-s-partnerships-in-we/</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:25:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-concludes-trip-to-benin-and-cote-divoire-to-strengthen-canadas-partnerships-in-west-africa.html">Global Affairs Canada News</source>
      <description>Canada’s Foreign Minister concluded a three-day visit to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, opening a new embassy in Cotonou and announcing $85 million in development, trade and security funding across West Africa.</description>
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      <title>Backgrounder: Project announcements made by Minister Anand during travels to Benin and Côte D’Ivoire</title>
      <link>https://www.clipraptor.info/news/global-affairs-canada-backgrounder-project-announcements-made-by-minister-anand-during-travels-to-benin-and-cote-d-ivoir/</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/backgrounder-project-announcements-made-by-minister-anand-during-travels-to-benin-and-cote-divoire.html">Global Affairs Canada News</source>
      <description>Canada’s Foreign Minister announced over $85 million in development funding for Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and West Africa, targeting women’s economic empowerment, education, food security and regional security.</description>
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      <title>Microsoft’s newest India datacenter region goes live to power the country’s AI economy and enable Frontier Firms</title>
      <link>https://www.clipraptor.info/news/microsoft-s-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-country-s-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/features/microsofts-newest-india-datacenter-region-goes-live-to-power-the-countrys-ai-economy-and-enable-frontier-firms/">Microsoft Source</source>
      <description>Microsoft launched its fourth cloud region in India, the India South Central region in Hyderabad, to support AI workloads with local infrastructure, sovereignty controls, and resilience aligned to regulatory requirements.</description>
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      <title>When Access Opens Doors: How Two Young Indonesians Are Building Digital Careers Through AI and Cloud</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:51:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/2026/08/04/when-access-opens-doors-how-two-young-indonesians-are-building-digital-careers-through-ai-and-cloud/">Microsoft Source</source>
      <description>Two young Indonesians from Makassar and Tangerang Regency overcame resource constraints by leveraging Microsoft Elevate Training Center to build digital careers in AI and cloud technologies, demonstrating how access to training can unlock career opportunities.</description>
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      <title>Acer Reports Revenues for July at NT$26.90 Billion and Year-to-July at NT$184.63 Billion; Both Marking 13-Year Highs for the Same Period</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://news.acer.com/acer-reports-revenues-for-july-at-nt2690-billion-and-year-to-july-at-nt18463-billion-both-marking-13-year-highs-for-the-same-period">Acer News</source>
      <description>Acer reported July revenues of NT$26.90 billion and year-to-July revenues of NT$184.63 billion, both 13-year highs, with 21.9% and 23.1% year-on-year growth respectively.</description>
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      <title>Intel Announces Leadership Appointment to Strengthen Customer Engagement and Accelerate Growth</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://newsroom.intel.com/corporate/intel-announces-leadership-appointment-to-strengthen-customer-engagement-and-accelerate-growth">Intel Newsroom</source>
      <description>Intel named Dean Jarnac as executive vice president and chief sales officer to lead global sales and strengthen customer engagement across its product portfolio starting September 2026.</description>
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      <title>Dinos Collide in Explosive On-Rails Shooter Tailbreak, Out Now</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/07/dinos-collide-in-explosive-on-rails-shootertailbreak/">Xbox Wire</source>
      <description>Tailbreak, an on-rails shooter featuring dinosaurs and zombies, launches today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, and PC for $24.99. The game includes story mode, co-op, and a randomized warzone mode with unlockable upgrades.</description>
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      <title>Minister Anand meets with Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Côte d’Ivoire</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:29:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <category>world</category>
      <source url="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-meets-with-minister-of-state-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-cote-divoire.html">Global Affairs Canada News</source>
      <description>Canada and Côte d’Ivoire signed a memorandum to formalize bilateral consultations, with discussions covering trade, regional security, and sustainable development during a meeting between their foreign ministers in Abidjan.</description>
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      <title>Minister Anand meets with Vice President of Côte d’Ivoire</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:28:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-meets-with-vice-president-of-cote-divoire.html">Global Affairs Canada News</source>
      <description>Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand met Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné in Abidjan to strengthen bilateral ties on trade, development and regional stability ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s Independence Day.</description>
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      <title>Taking medication this summer? What you need to know about sun and heat exposure</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:12:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/taking-medication-this-summer-what-you-need-to-know-about-sun-and-heat-exposure">UK Government News</source>
      <description>The UK’s MHRA warns that certain medicines can heighten sun sensitivity or dehydration risk in warm weather and advises practical precautions to stay safe during summer.</description>
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      <title>Disney Legends in Conversation: Susan Egan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:04:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/disney-legend-susan-egan/">Disney News</source>
      <description>Susan Egan will be honored as a Disney Legend at D23, reflecting on her 30-year career including roles in *Beauty and the Beast* and *Hercules*, and her contributions to Disney’s legacy.</description>
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      <title>HELLDIVERS 2 x Warhammer 40,000 Legendary Warbond, Launching August 12</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/07/helldivers-2-x-warhammer-40000-warbond-xbox/">Xbox Wire</source>
      <description>Helldivers 2 will launch a Warhammer 40,000-themed Legendary Warbond on August 12, featuring Cadian Kasrkin-inspired gear purchasable with 1,500 Super Credits.</description>
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      <title>&quot;Scotland is powering Britain&#039;s future defence&quot; says Defence Secretary on first visit to Rosyth Shipyard and forces housing</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:57:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scotland-is-powering-britains-future-defence-says-defence-secretary-on-first-visit-to-rosyth-shipyard-and-forces-housing">UK Government News</source>
      <description>Defence Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted Scotland’s central role in UK defence during a visit to Rosyth Shipyard and Edinburgh housing projects, emphasising job creation, shipbuilding, and military housing upgrades.</description>
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      <title>Certification Officer: Announcements</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:17:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions">UK Government News</source>
      <description>The UK Certification Officer published decisions on trade union rule breaches, complaints dismissals, and organisational changes, alongside a modernised complaints process and digital application system.</description>
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      <title>More passengers across Yorkshire to benefit from digital pay-as-you-go</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:10:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-passengers-across-yorkshire-to-benefit-from-digital-pay-as-you-go">UK Government News</source>
      <description>Digital pay-as-you-go ticketing is being expanded to all passengers on three Northern Railway routes, simplifying fare calculation and reducing errors.</description>
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      <title>Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <source url="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/07/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-for-august-10-to-14/">Xbox Wire</source>
      <description>Xbox announced 14 new games arriving August 10–14, spanning genres from sports and survival to puzzle and arcade titles, with several optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Play Anywhere.</description>
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