1.   RESEARCH  SHAKEUP

The monthly changing of the research occurred yesterday. This brings Entei as the Research Breakthrough encounter, a new variant of Spinda, and Shiny Growlithe.
SOURCE: Niantic, Community Reports

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2.   SAFARI  ZONE  YOKOSUKA

Over the past few days the Safari Zone in Yokosuka has been taking place. Attendees get access to increased Shiny odds, Unown spelling "Go Yokosuka!", Tropius, exclusive Special Research, and increased spawns of rare Pokémon (such as Ralts, Slakoth, and Beldum).
SOURCE: Niantic, Community Reports

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3.   MOLTRES  DAY  &  REWARDS

Thanks to Trainers around the world, we've unlocked some significant Stardust bonuses. Triple catch Stardust, one-hour Star Pieces, double hatch Stardust, and 3,000 Stardust guaranteed per Raid will all go live on September 3 at 1:00 PM PDT and last until September 10 at 1:00 PM PDT.

We've also unlocked Moltres Day on September 8. Much like Articuno and Zapdos Days, each Gym will sport a three-hour Moltres Raid, five free Raid Passes will be given out, and Shiny Moltres will be released.

The final thing we've unlocked, thanks to three three research challenges at GO Fest and the summer's two Safari Zones, is the Ultra Bonus. We do not know what this bonus is yet, but an in-game news announcement says it will be revealed on September 10.
SOURCE: Niantic

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4.   WEEKEND  TRIVIA

Which of the following Legendary Pokémon has never played a role in a Pokémon movie: Raikou, Tornadus, Yveltal, or Regigigas?

​The correct answer is Tornadus.

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5.   ARTICLES  OF  THE  WEEK