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• Jakob Butturff Dead at 32: PBA Tour Pro Bowler Demise Triggers Flood of Tributes From Fans

  01-08-2026 18:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The bowling world is in mourning after eight-time PBA Tour champion Jakob Butturff died unexpectedly at 32, with tributes pouring in from fans, fellow pros and sponsors as questions about his cause of death remain unanswered.
  
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• Virginia Pay Transparency Law: Mandatory Salary Ranges and Ban on Salary History Policy Explained

  01-08-2026 18:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Virginia's new pay transparency law mandates salary ranges in job listings, aiming to improve hiring practices and benefit both job seekers and employers by focusing on qualifications over pay history.
  
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• 32% of Brits Believe Aliens Have Already Visited Earth as Shock YouGov Poll Data Revealed

  01-08-2026 18:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A YouGov poll reveals 32% of Brits believe aliens have visited Earth, reflecting cultural fascination with UFOs and historical sightings. This belief is shaped by media, historical incidents, and scientific ambiguity.
  
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• 32% of Brits' Believe Aliens Have Already Visited Earth as Shock YouGov Poll Data Revealed

  01-08-2026 18:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande's 'Petal' video has sparked online debate over her appearance and its industry critique, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of her body and the fragmented nature of digital attention.
  
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• 'PS6 Is Dead in the Water': Furious Gamers Plan a Mass PlayStation Blackout Over Disc-Free Switch

  01-08-2026 18:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sony's decision to cease PlayStation disc production by 2028 has sparked significant backlash, with fans organising a boycott and petitioning against the move towards a digital-only gaming future.
  
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• 'Working Himself Into an Early Grave': Fears Jon Bon Jovi Is Pushing Too Hard After Axed MSG Gig

  01-08-2026 18:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ended his Madison Square Garden concert after 90 minutes due to physical pain, sparking fears among insiders that the legendary singer is pushing himself into an early grave.
  
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• Sid Wilson Kicked Out: Why Was Kelly Osbourne's Ex Reportedly Removed From Slipknot Permanently?

  01-08-2026 17:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson has reportedly been permanently kicked out of the heavy metal band following his recent split from Kelly Osbourne, though guitarist Jim Root urges fans to wait for confirmation.
  
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• 10 Photos of Samara Weaving: Why Marvel Cast Her as Emma Frost in the Upcoming MCU X-Men Reboot

  01-08-2026 16:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Australian actor Samara Weaving has reportedly been cast as Emma Frost in Marvel's upcoming X‑Men reboot, directed by Thunderbolts* filmmaker Jake Schreier.
  
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• Katie Price, Victoria Beckham Feud Rumours: Posh Spice 'Vile' Quote and Manchester United Lounge Row Explained

  01-08-2026 16:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Katie Price discusses her alleged feud with Victoria Beckham, stating there's no issue on her side, despite past tensions dating back to 2000.
  
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• DOJ Drops Charges Admitting Trump Reflecting Pool Project Suffered From 'Hasty and Botched Work'

  01-08-2026 16:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US prosecutors have dropped a vandalism case over damage to Donald Trump's $14m Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, blaming 'hasty and botched' construction rather than a saboteur.
  
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• 'She Is Buried in Nature': Kidnappers Claim Missing Nancy Guthrie Died Shortly After She Was Snatched

  01-08-2026 16:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie, was allegedly kidnapped and died shortly after. Ransom notes claim her death was unintended, but authorities have not confirmed her fate.
  
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• Brooklyn Beckham Cut Off Family for Three Months Before Wedding to Wife Nicola Peltz, Source Claims

  01-08-2026 16:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brooklyn Beckham cut his family off for three months before marrying Nicola Peltz in 2022 as behind the scenes tension boiled over, sources claim.
  
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• Freshwater Pools Signalling End Times Prophecy Stun Believers as 9,000 Sinkholes Shatter Dead Sea

  01-08-2026 16:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Dead Sea's receding shoreline reveals freshwater pools and sinkholes, sparking both scientific interest and religious interpretations, as the region undergoes significant environmental changes.
  
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• ICC War Crimes Dispute: White House Official Reportedly Calls International Criminal Court 'Insane'

  01-08-2026 16:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration's aggressive stance against the International Criminal Court raises questions about fears of prosecution and its impact on global human rights enforcement.
  
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• California School Free Speech Ruling: Judge Rejects Challenge to AB 715 Antisemitism Legislation

  01-08-2026 16:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration's aggressive stance against the International Criminal Court raises questions about fears of prosecution and its impact on global human rights enforcement.
  
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• Ex-Pal Slams Meghan Markle for Dropping Duchess Title on MasterChef: 'Lean Into It Rather Than Distance'

  01-08-2026 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle appeared on MasterChef Australia, opting to be called by her first name. Her decision sparked debate on embracing royal branding, while a Prince Harry cameo boosted viewership.
  
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• Mitch McConnell Health Update: Second 'Proof of Life' Photo Lacks Metadata Amid Absence from Senate

  01-08-2026 15:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A newly released photograph intended to reassure the public about the health of the veteran senator has instead sparked intense speculation after experts noted it was entirely stripped of its metadata.
  
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• Top-Secret US Documents Rated 'Secret/NOFORN' Detail Metallic Triangular UFO Encounter at 25,000ft

  01-08-2026 15:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Newly declassified US military files reveal that an American aircraft reported a metallic triangular UFO at nearly 25,000ft over the eastern Mediterranean, in airspace familiar to British holidaymakers.
  
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• Elon Musk Reportedly Wants SpaceX to Swallow Tesla, But Beijing Fears He Will Hand Over Data on 2 Million Cars

  01-08-2026 15:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk is reportedly weighing a plan to merge SpaceX and Tesla by carving out Tesla's China arm, a move that has unsettled Beijing over potential access to data from two million Chinese drivers.
  
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• D4vd Reportedly 'Kept Apart from Other Inmates' in Solitary Unit While Awaiting Trial in Celeste Rivas Murder

  01-08-2026 14:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  D4vd remains isolated in a highly monitored solitary unit at a Los Angeles jail while awaiting trial for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors currently weighing the death penalty.
  
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• 'This Is Like Looking at Karen Carpenter': Ariana Grande's Shrinking Frame Sparks Heartbreak in Fans

  01-08-2026 14:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande's bloody new Petal music video was meant as a critique of fame, but it has reignited fierce debate over her dramatic weight loss and the public's obsession with her body.
  
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• Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up

  01-08-2026 14:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
  
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• Donald Trump Is a Terrified Little Boy Driven Entirely by Fear of Humiliation, Mary Trump Claims

  01-08-2026 14:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mary Trump has launched a searing new assessment of Donald Trump, alleging accelerating cognitive decline and a lifelong terror of humiliation that leaves him easily manipulated.
  
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• Court Rejects Musk's xAI Bid To Block 'AI Child Porn' Ban Carrying $500K Penalties per Image

  01-08-2026 14:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge denied xAI's emergency request to halt Minnesota's law against AI 'nudification', allowing the statute to take effect. The law targets platforms using technology to create sexualised images without consent.
  
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• Rubio Vows To Bring Icc 'To Heel' as Trump Concedes Same Prosecution and Arrest 'Could Happen' to Him

  01-08-2026 14:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US is challenging the International Criminal Court's legitimacy, aiming to protect allies like Netanyahu. Trump acknowledges potential personal implications, highlighting the campaign's controversial nature.
  
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• 'That's Delusional': Senators Bash Elon Musk Claim That AI Will Do Away With Retirement Accounts

  01-08-2026 14:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's claim that AI will make retirement accounts obsolete faces bipartisan scepticism in Congress, with lawmakers urging continued savings amid uncertain economic impacts of AI technology.
  
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• 'Patel's the Biggest Phony on National TV': Fox News Viewers Slam FBI Chief Over Nancy Guthrie Case

  01-08-2026 14:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism after blaming local authorities for delays in the Nancy Guthrie case, sparking online backlash and debate over investigative jurisdiction.
  
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• 'We Wanted You to Die': Witch Converts After Black Magic Curse Backfires on 96-Hour Preaching Pastor

  01-08-2026 13:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Mississippi pastor's 96-hour Bible preaching marathon led to the unexpected conversion of a self-identified witch, highlighting the transformative power of faith and perseverance.
  
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• Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo

  01-08-2026 09:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor said the Budget on 28 October would “meet our fiscal rules” and give families "stability" to plan for the future.
  
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