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Kazé, a manga imprint under HarperCollins, announced at Anime NYC that it will launch in the United States in fall 2027 with five to eight titles and expand to 25 to 30 titles per year by 2029, while also entering Brazil and Spain. Kazé was founded in France in 1994 and was acquired by Shogakukan and Shueisha in 2009, later becoming part of the Viz Media Europe Group after a 2019 agreement in which Crunchyroll took a majority stake. The imprint will also draw on the experience of its sister imprint HarperAlley and plans to publish original English manga, as well as titles from Japan, Brazil, Spain, France and Germany. Its first release will be SOL Sistah, an original English manga by Saxton Moore and Phillip Johnson that is described as a Pan‑African, kaiju‑focused, teen slice‑of‑life story centered on a high‑schooler protagonist. Kazé said it will target a broad range of genres and seek works by creators who have not previously been published in the United States. The company also intends to publish manhwa, manhua and original English titles from manga creators in France and Germany, leveraging its 2026 rebranding of Crunchyroll’s French and German manga operations under the Kazé name. Kazé added that it will not use AI translations for its publications. The growth plan represents a development for the North American manga market, and the impact of its international expansion and original English titles will be evaluated over the coming years.
State prosecutors asked a Florida judge to keep former Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso in jail without bond pending his trial on child sex abuse charges. Caruso was arrested on Tuesday and entered a not guilty plea on Thursday, while Orange County Circuit Judge Barbara Leach will consider his detention at a hearing scheduled for Tuesday. Prosecutors argued that no bond arrangement could protect the community, citing two or more assault rifles he owns, an account of past violent behavior, and a 2013 complaint in which he was accused of touching a minor’s shoulders and legs. They added that he could leave Florida because of property holdings and financial interests, including a Manhattan apartment disclosed by his wife. The filing said the alleged victim’s family fears increased risk if Caruso is released. His attorney Jason Weiss, a former Palm Beach County prosecutor, said Caruso is innocent and will defend himself vigorously, seeking release under appropriate bond terms. Caruso faces felony counts of kidnapping, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious exhibition, luring or enticing a child, and child abuse causing mental injury, with potential life imprisonment and a possible death sentence if indicted. The alleged victim is a relative under 12 years old who had unsupervised access to Caruso, including on the cruise ship Icon of the Seas during an August 2025 family vacation that sailed from PortMiami. Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Caruso on the day of his arrest, a move made one year after appointing him to the clerk position, and the executive order included his arrest affidavit containing victim information. The Haba Law Firm, representing the victim, asked media outlets to redact identifying details about the child. Former Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book condemned the administration for releasing the victim’s information. DeSantis said vetting of Caruso appeared clean despite available court records and predicted Caruso would face severe consequences if allegations are proven. The judge will rule on the detention request on Tuesday, and the decision may influence the upcoming November election for county clerk.
Flipkart’s Minutes service, launched in August 2024, now delivers between 1.1 million and 1.2 million orders per day, up from about 400,000 in November, according to people familiar with the matter, putting it near Swiggy’s Instamart, which processes roughly 1.4 million daily orders.
Quick‑commerce platforms have expanded rapidly since the pandemic, with Instamart, Blinkit and Zepto establishing dominant positions; Flipkart entered the segment later than its rivals.
Minutes operates about 1,020 to 1,050 micro‑fulfillment centers, up from roughly 600 in January and 340 a year earlier, according to a source familiar with the company’s expansion, with an addition of around 100 facilities each month and a target of 1,500 by the end of 2026.
Flipkart can leverage its existing customer base, built over years and billions of dollars of investment, to support faster deliveries, Satish Meena, an adviser at Datum Intelligence, told TechCrunch.
Approximately 65% to 70% of customers using Minutes make repeat purchases each month, and transactions per customer have increased 50% to 60% compared with the previous year, people familiar with the matter said.
Average order value ranges from ₹400 to ₹500 (about $4.20–$5.20), with fruits, vegetables, staples, dairy and meat seeing increased order volume, the sources added.
Average delivery time has fallen to about 11 minutes, down from 13 minutes a year earlier, one of the sources told TechCrunch.
Amazon’s Now service has doubled its order volume each quarter since its introduction, according to the company, and plans to expand to more than 300 cities with a network of over 1,000 micro‑fulfillment centers, alongside larger facilities aimed at expanding the range of products deliverable within minutes.
Both Flipkart and Amazon are expanding quickly as consumers become accustomed to near‑instant delivery, raising questions about the sustainability of rapid growth and the competitive dynamics among India’s quick‑commerce players.
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian imports after trade talks between the United States and Canada collapsed on Friday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tariffs a miscalculation and said Canada would respond dollar‑for‑dollar beginning September 8. The United States and Canada have a long‑standing trade relationship governed by the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement, which accounts for about $1.6 trillion in annual commerce. Negotiations had been ongoing for more than a year and had been scheduled for a final agreement earlier in the week. Trump said Canada wanted “the benefits of a state without being one” and noted that U.S. farmers had faced tariffs for years. Carney said the new tariffs covered about $20 billion of imports, including steel, dairy, cement, clothing and hockey equipment, and that Canada would match the duties on steel, dairy, appliances and electronics. He added that the United States had presented terms he described as unacceptable, including limits on Canada’s ability to negotiate new trade deals. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Trump could not be trusted. British Columbia Premier David Eby warned that the United States’ demand for restrictions on other trade deals would reduce Canada to an economic “51st state.” Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre called the latest levies unjustified. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette warned that jobs could be lost and pledged measures to support affected sectors. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urged both sides to resume negotiations. The breakdown of the talks removes a clear path to resolve trade disputes, and Carney said the development was certainly not good news for the North American free trade pact.
The Department of Justice has been investigating venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz for nearly a year over its board memberships with rival artificial intelligence companies, according to Bloomberg. Venture capitalists told TechCrunch they were surprised by the focus on the board seats, which have become a point of concern as many portfolio firms shift toward AI.
Andreessen Horowitz, founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, holds numerous board positions across its investments; recent disclosures show Ben Horowitz serving on the Databricks board and partner Martin Casado on the Fivetran board. The firm has been quiet about the investigation, contrasting with its frequent public commentary during the Biden administration when policy changes related to crypto generated daily coverage.
Analysts note that the probe began under the Trump administration, despite the firm’s close ties to that administration and its participation in advisory councils. While the DOJ has emphasized a broader antitrust agenda, it has also deprioritized prosecutions of large public companies, shifting attention toward individual executives and smaller firms.
Experts suggest the lengthy investigation may be intended to set a precedent for board conflicts in the rapidly evolving AI sector, though no formal charges have been filed. The outcome will determine whether the DOJ pursues enforcement actions or concludes the inquiry, and how it may influence other venture capital firms’ board participation in competing startups.
Amazon announced price increases for several of its devices, raising costs by up to 60 percent. The changes were attributed to higher memory and storage component costs. The Echo Dot (5th generation) rose from $49.99 to $79.99, a 60 percent increase. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max increased from $59.99 to $84.99, a 41.7 percent rise. The Echo Spot moved from $79.99 to $109.99, a 37.5 percent increase. The base Kindle went from $109.99 to $149.99, a 36.4 percent rise. Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) rose from $159.99 to $199.99, a 25 percent increase. The Echo Show 21 went from $399.99 to $499.99, a 25 percent rise. The Echo Dot Max increased from $99.99 to $119.99, a 20 percent rise. The Echo Show 15 rose from $299.99 to $349.99, a 16.7 percent rise. The Fire TV Stick HD increased from $34.99 to $39.99, a 14.3 percent rise. The eero 7 (3-pack) went from $349.99 to $399.99, a 14.3 percent rise. The eero Pro 7 (3-pack) rose from $699.99 to $799.99, a 14.3 percent rise. The Echo Show 11 increased from $219.99 to $249.99, a 13.6 percent rise. The Echo Show 8 rose from $179.99 to $199.99, a 11.1 percent rise. Amazon said the adjustments reflected “significant increases in memory and storage component costs.” The company added that it has “always been to offer great products at accessible prices.” Apple raised the price of the HomePod Mini to $129 from $99.99, and Google kept the Google Home Speaker at $99.99. Amazon’s Ring cameras, video doorbells, Echo Studio, and other devices were not affected. A statement from Amazon was added on Aug. 22.
Meta is on trial in Oakland, California, after the state of California and 28 other U.S. states filed a lawsuit alleging that the company designed products that hook, hold, harvest and hide data from children. The complaint claims that Meta violated federal child privacy law and state consumer protection statutes by collecting data on users under 13 without parental consent. If found liable, the case could result in damages up to $200 billion, roughly the company's 2025 annual revenue, and may require changes to product design. Meta denies the allegations. Opening statements were presented on Tuesday, with prosecutor Megan O'Neill describing the four‑step business model that she says targets minors. The trial will hear testimony from former Meta employee Arturo Béjar, who said his teenage daughter received unwanted sexual messages and images on Instagram. Béjar testified that he shared internal survey data showing 51 percent of teen users reported harmful experiences in the previous week, while content was removed in only 0.02 percent of cases. He said he sent the data to CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2021, but received no response. Meta attorney Paul Schmidt argued that the company has tools to address social‑media use and that it blocks registration for children under 13, having disabled more than one million accounts. The judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, will issue the final decision after the six‑to‑eight‑week trial, while the jury provides advisory recommendations. Meta has previously lost two similar trials, resulting in payments of nearly $1 billion to New Mexico and more than $4 million to a private individual. The proceeding will also feature testimony from former user experience researchers Elena Davis and Natalie Troxel, and psychologist Jean Twenge. The outcome will likely shape Meta's product strategy and may set a precedent for how tech firms handle child safety on digital platforms. The case remains pending, with a decision expected after the trial concludes.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel, dairy, electronics and other sectors, effective September 8, after the United States imposed a 50 percent duty on $20 billion of Canadian goods. The measures follow weeks of negotiations that broke down on Friday, deepening a trade dispute that has strained relations between longtime partners. Carney said the United States proposals were uneconomic, unfair and undermined Canada’s net benefits, and included conditions that would restrict Canada’s ability to negotiate new trade deals and protect French language and Quebec culture. He added that Canada will announce support measures next week for industries affected by the new U.S. duties, which could last years. Al Jazeera’s David Mercer reported from Calgary that the tariffs are expected to raise costs, increase unemployment and potentially force some small and medium‑sized businesses into bankruptcy, while Carney framed the response as an opportunity to diversify Canada’s trade relationships beyond the United States. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he supported the decision, calling the prior agreement bad for Ontario’s auto, steel and manufacturing sectors. Public opinion polls showed a majority of Canadians favoring a tough stance. Residents in Ontario and Quebec expressed concern about rising prices for fuel, food and other goods. Diamond Isinger, a former adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, said both countries would suffer but that Canada’s retaliation was a realistic response. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Fox News that no new talks are planned and that the United States expects to maintain a better deal but that Canada “didn’t want that.” Democratic lawmakers and governors from border states such as Minnesota, New York and Washington criticized the tariffs, saying they would raise costs for U.S. businesses and families. The Business Roundtable warned that the new duties risk higher costs for American firms and urged both governments to resume negotiations. The trade dispute remains unresolved, with both sides indicating that further economic measures may be taken.
Congo received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine on Friday as the country confronts the fastest Ebola outbreak on record. The health minister said the 16,250 doses arrived at N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa late Friday, part of a 70,000-dose shipment from the World Health Organization and partners announced on Thursday, with additional shipments expected early next week. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, and the Ervebo vaccine, licensed for Ebola, may provide some protection, the WHO said. The outbreak has recorded 2,557 deaths among 5,375 confirmed cases across six provinces, and transmission has not yet peaked, with modeling indicating it could reach three times the current rate, according to the Africa Centre for Disease Control. Response efforts are hampered by armed conflict between government forces and rebel groups controlling key cities, attacks on medical personnel and facilities, a mobile population displaced by the violence, and limited infrastructure. Officials warn the situation could surpass the 2014‑2016 West Africa epidemic, which killed more than 11,000 people.
Manasse Lomachar, a 33‑year‑old goat herder in western Kenya, reported finding a gold nugget that he sold for about $280. His story led to a rapid influx of prospectors into the area around Cheporor. At its peak, roughly 10,000 people were working in makeshift mining sites, with about 2,500 remaining as activity slowed. The rush generated more than 200 small businesses selling food, water and other supplies to the new population. Local officials estimate that traders received an average of 100 people per day, though the value of the finds varies from a few hundred shillings to 78,000 shillings. Authorities have deployed public health teams and increased security patrols to address sanitation and safety concerns. The county commissioner, Samuel Kiarie, said two notable discoveries in early August appear to have triggered heightened interest, though the exact cause of the rush remains unclear. Experienced miners say alluvial gold has long been present in the seasonal riverbed, with small earnings of $8‑$23 per week. The rapid growth has strained local infrastructure, which lacks piped water and sanitation. Officials plan to encourage miners to leave the site when schools reopen in September and are working to provide organized support, including metal detectors, to improve safety and efficiency. Mugisha Godfrey, an artisanal miner from Uganda, traveled to the site and reported sleeping outdoors and working day and night while searching for gold. The situation highlights the economic opportunities and logistical challenges faced by artisanal miners in the region.
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