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• Texas Mum Holly Flores Accused of Stabbing Husband in Head as Two Children Found With Chest Wounds

  06-10-2026 23:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Holly Leeann Flores was arrested in Northlake after police said her husband and two young children suffered stab wounds. Investigators are examining the incident and its possible motive.
  
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• Sydney Sweeney Reportedly Meets With Two Rabbis as She Considers Converting to Judaism for Future With Scooter Braun

  06-10-2026 23:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sydney Sweeney has reportedly met with two rabbis while discussing Judaism, marriage and children with Scooter Braun, but neither has confirmed that she plans to convert.
  
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• Meghan Markle Mocked Over Upside-Down Canning Tongs as Fans Spot Stove Wasn't Even Turned On

  06-10-2026 23:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Photographs linked to Meghan Markle's As Ever lifestyle brand have prompted criticism on X over an apparently unlit stove and her handling of canning tongs, though the claims remain unproven.
  
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• Russia Plague Latest: WHO Addresses Irkutsk Scare as Officials Clarify Quarantine Measures

  06-10-2026 23:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  WHO says the risk remains low as Russia investigates a lab worker's pneumonia death and contacts test negative for dangerous pathogens
  
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• American Airlines Passenger Allegedly Masturbated Mid-Flight as Witness Reports 'Strange Loud Moaning Sounds'

  06-10-2026 23:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An American Airlines passenger allegedly masturbated on a Baltimore to Miami flight, prompting a witness complaint and police questioning after landing.
  
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• NJ Title Insurance Executive Kills Wife and Daughter Before Taking His Own Life

  06-10-2026 22:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Authorities say David Grodnick killed his wife and adult daughter before dying by suicide; police say there is no ongoing threat.
  
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• Florida Woman Faces Up to 15 Years After Anthropic Reported Her Claude Chat as a Mass-Shooting Threat

  06-10-2026 22:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Carli Heller faces up to 15 years after Anthropic reported alleged threats in her Claude chat to Florida law enforcement
  
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• Second Death Reported at Siberian Hospital Where Plague Lab Worker Died as Moscow Denies Outbreak

  06-10-2026 22:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A reported second death at an Irkutsk hospital has intensified unverified plague claims, but Russian officials deny an outbreak and no plague infections have been confirmed among contacts.
  
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• Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger

  06-10-2026 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.
  
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• Who Is Devin Jacob Ballard? US Marine Accused of Killing Anna Yagi as Okinawa Case Fuels Anger in Japan

  06-10-2026 22:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Explore Devin Jacob Ballard's military background, his denial of the allegations and the response to Anna Yagi's death in Okinawa.
  
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• Quick Facts About Freddie Jackson: Net Worth, Personal Details and Career Highlights

  06-10-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Freddie Jackson died on October 5, 2026. Here are the R&B singer's career milestones, estimated net worth, personal details and health history.
  
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• Fort Hood Mass Shooter Nidal Hasan to Be Executed by Firing Squad in First US Military Execution Since 1961

  06-10-2026 21:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan's execution has been approved by President Donald Trump and will be carried out by firing squad, potentially marking the US military's first execution since 1961.
  
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• How Did Cornell University Administrators Punish Fraternity Members Accused of Fall 2024 Sexual Assault?

  06-10-2026 21:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Cornell is under renewed scrutiny after disciplinary records revealed varied sanctions for seven Chi Phi members accused in a civil lawsuit, while investigations and protests continue.
  
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• Family Quits UK Life to Travel Europe, Funding Their Lifestyle With a 10-Hour-a-Week Online Side Hustle

  06-10-2026 21:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British family sells home to travel Europe as Lee Bodell runs an online solar-panel business he says takes about 10 hours a week.
  
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• Cornell Rape Accuser Said She Was '10 Shots Deep' but Bar Denies Serving Her Alcohol Before Alleged Attack

  06-10-2026 21:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Moonies disputes alcohol claims in the Cornell Jane Doe lawsuit, citing wristband rules as a recorded call reveals conflicting accounts of her condition.
  
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• Fake SEC Credentials and AI Trading Bots Allegedly Tricked Investors Out of $15M

  06-10-2026 21:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SEC alleges two investment scams used AI trading bots, fake regulatory documents, and online relationships to take at least $15.3M from retail investors.
  
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• What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?

  06-10-2026 21:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
  
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• Crypto's Political Machine Targets 32 House Seats With Millions Ahead of US Midterms

  06-10-2026 21:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fairshake will back 32 House incumbents after the CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate, with six candidates set to receive $1 million each in planned spending.
  
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• Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year deal

  06-10-2026 21:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The gala is leaving traditional US broadcast networks for live worldwide streaming.
  
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• NYC Mum Dies and 5-Month-Old Baby Fights for Life After 15th-Floor Fall as Witness Heard 'Please Don't Do This'

  06-10-2026 20:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 23-year-old woman died and a baby girl was critically injured after falling from a Bronx apartment building. Police are investigating the circumstances and possible domestic violence links.
  
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• Cornell Students Demand President Resign as Thousands Protest Over Handling of Sexual Assault Allegations

  06-10-2026 20:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 people protested Cornell University's handling of sexual assault allegations involving former Chi Phi members, demanding reforms, accountability and stronger disciplinary action.
  
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• From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you

  06-10-2026 20:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?
  
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• UN Chief Warns AI Could Cut Entire Populations Off From Water, Heating and Money 'At A Click'

  06-10-2026 20:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UN rights chief Volker Türk warns advanced AI could disrupt critical services and calls for mandatory safeguards, independent oversight, and stronger accountability.
  
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• What Is 'Stability Stacking'? The Career Trend Millennials Are Using to Beat Job Insecurity

  06-10-2026 20:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Glassdoor's 'stability stacking' trend sees millennials build skills, side hustles, and networks to manage layoffs, AI disruption, and career uncertainty.
  
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• Christa Pike Witness Says 'We Could All Hear Her Breathing' During Failed Tennessee Execution

  06-10-2026 20:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tennessee's failed Christa Pike execution has led to an independent review and a clemency push. See the timeline, the allegations and the state's response.
  
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• Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Payments Hit Accounts as CRA Enforces Strict Rules on Who Qualifies

  06-10-2026 20:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Eligible low- and modest-income Canadians received the latest Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) instalment on 5 October 2026.
  
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• Layoff Fears Mount as $81bn Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Closes, Staff Warned of 'Difficult Decisions'

  06-10-2026 19:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merge as Skydance targets $6bn in synergies and warns staff of difficult workforce decisions.
  
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• Berkshire Hathaway Doubles Down on Lennar As Short-Seller Report Sends Shares Tumbling

  06-10-2026 19:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Berkshire Hathaway bought 2.4 million additional Lennar shares worth $192.6M as Hunterbrook questioned the homebuilder's relationship with Millrose Properties.
  
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• Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users

  06-10-2026 19:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.
  
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• Megyn Kelly Calls Olivia Rodrigo a 'Moron' and Tells Her to 'Shut Up and Stick to Singing' Over Cornell 7 Case

  06-10-2026 19:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Megyn Kelly has criticised Olivia Rodrigo for supporting Jane Doe, the woman suing seven former Cornell fraternity members over alleged sexual assault, as the criminal investigation is reopened.
  
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• Elon Musk Hits $1 Trillion Fortune Again as SpaceX Stock Surge Adds $30.6 Billion in a Day

  06-10-2026 19:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk regains trillionaire status as SpaceX shares rise over 5%, lifting his estimated fortune by $30.6B, with Tesla shares adding to the gains.
  
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• Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates

  06-10-2026 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
  
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• 'If OpenAI Fails, We'll Have a Massive Correction': Steve Eisman Says Michael Burry Is Focusing on the Wrong AI Risk

  06-10-2026 19:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Steve Eisman says OpenAI and Anthropic are the AI boom's potential Achilles' heel, challenging Michael Burry's focus on chip depreciation as the bigger risk.
  
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• Laid off Ohio Union Workers Turn on Donald Trump Days After Rally as Economic Pain Shapes Race

  06-10-2026 19:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nearly 1,400 workers laid off at a former Navistar factory in Ohio say job losses, rising costs and economic insecurity are reshaping some working-class voters' political choices.
  
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• Trump Approves Firing Squad for Fort Hood Killer Nidal Hasan After Hegseth's Stunning Move

  06-10-2026 19:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump approves Nidal Hasan's firing-squad execution after Pete Hegseth's recommendation, reviving a rare US military punishment and raising a startling question over the method.
  
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• BT Acquires TalkTalk in £400M Rescue Deal To Protect 2.5M Customers

  06-10-2026 19:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  BT Group has acquired TalkTalk and PXC from administration in a deal expected to cost about £400 million, preserving services for 2.5 million customers while regulators assess competition concerns.
  
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• Why Does the Male Escort Get to Keep the $6M (£4.5M)? Judge Rules Roblox Widow's Millions Can Stay in His Hands

  06-10-2026 18:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Why did banks block a $10 million payment from a Roblox widow, yet a male escort still has access to nearly $6 million? The judge's ruling reveals a stunning twist.
  
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• Is R&D tax relief still worth claiming in 2026?

  06-10-2026 18:34 via growthbusiness.co.uk
  
  By Amin Taheri on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success
  The main R&D tax relief schemes are now well established, but rates are lower for many businesses.Fewer businesses claiming does not necessarily mean less R&D is taking place, and businesses should not assume from the headlines that the relief is no longer worthwhile.For most companies, the merged scheme provides a 20% taxable R&D Expenditure Credit (RDEC), which can translate into around a 15% net benefit fo
  
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• Anti-Vaxxers Face Furious Backlash as US Measles Cases Near 4,000 and States Declare Emergencies

  06-10-2026 18:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The United States is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with more than 3,800 cases nationwide, deaths in Pennsylvania and growing concern over declining vaccination rates.
  
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• Trump Tells Nearly 1 Million Americans Biden 'Overcharged' Them as $500 Obamacare Refunds Arrive

  06-10-2026 18:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  More than 950,000 HealthCare.gov policyholders in 30 states will receive automatic $500 ACA payments; claims of Biden-era overcharges remain unproven.
  
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• ASOS Investigates App Security Breach After Chilling 'Engage With Us' Extortion Alert Hits Users

  06-10-2026 18:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  ASOS is investigating an extortion message sent through its app after customers received a warning claiming alleged attackers had compromised a Snowflake environment and might leak data.
  
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• Megan Fox Tagged 'Unrecognisable' in Letterboxd Video as Fans Defend Her Against Meaningless Comments

  06-10-2026 18:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Letterboxd video featuring Megan Fox and Karyn Kusama prompted online debate about Fox's appearance, with fans challenging unsupported speculation about cosmetic procedures or health
  
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• Andrew Tate Accused of Possessing Extreme Porn Depicting Sex With an Eel and Horse, Extradition Documents Reveal

  06-10-2026 17:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Andrew Tate faces 19 UK charges, including alleged child-image offences and extreme pornography, according to extradition documents. He denies wrongdoing.
  
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• Amazon Releases New Prime Deals Three Times Daily, With Savings of up to 55% or More

  06-10-2026 17:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2026 runs from 6–7 October, featuring limited-time US and UK offers on electronics, home goods, beauty products and other categories.
  
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• Senedd Smart Glasses Storm: Reform Politician Accused of Using Hi-Tech Specs to Prompt His Speech

  06-10-2026 17:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Reform defends smart glasses as the 'next step' after a Senedd speech sparks claims that the hi-tech specs may have displayed prompts, raising fresh questions over parliamentary rules.
  
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• Christa Pike Reportedly Living Her 'Worst Nightmare' as She Remains in Critical Condition in Hospital Bed

  06-10-2026 17:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Christa Pike's lethal injection in Tennessee was halted after two doses of pentobarbital failed to kill her, prompting lawyers to seek commutation and an independent investigation.
  
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• LVMH Loses $167B in 2026 as Louis Vuitton's China Problem Exposes Cracks in Arnault's Luxury Empire

  06-10-2026 17:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  LVMH's sharp market-value decline reflects a broader shift in China, where affluent consumers are favouring jewellery, quieter status and domestic luxury brands over familiar logos.
  
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• Elderly Woman Was Quickly Approved for Assisted Dying Because She Could Not Cook for Her Family

  06-10-2026 17:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Two Canadian psychiatrists describe how counselling led an elderly woman to reconsider assisted dying after she felt she had lost her value to her family
  
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• Donald Trump's Podium Grip and Grimace Show Signs of Frailty, Body Language Expert Inbaal Honigman Says

  06-10-2026 17:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Body language expert Inbaal Honigman interpreted Donald Trump's podium grip, gestures and facial expressions at a Mobile, Alabama rally as signs of frailty, while emphasising that this was not a medical assessment.
  
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• Trump Mobile Data Leak Raises Security Questions After 3,615 Records Surface Online

  06-10-2026 17:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump Mobile faces security scrutiny after a dataset listing 3,615 records surfaced online, reportedly containing names, contact details, addresses, and order information.
  
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