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• Who Is Walter E. Zerod? Dad of Four Set for $325K After Viral Apple Pay Prank Backfires Spectacularly

  29-10-2026 23:46 via International Business Times UK
  
  A viral prank targeting Michigan Red Baron worker Walter E. Zerod prompted criticism, a fundraiser exceeding $325,000 and reassurance from his employer that he remains employed.
  
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• Pentagon Suspects Cyberattack After Freezers at Six US Military Bases Switched to Heating Mode Overnight

  29-10-2026 23:15 via International Business Times UK
  
  The Pentagon is investigating suspected cyber interference after freezer failures at six US military commissaries spoiled food. The cause remains unconfirmed.
  
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• Who Was Patrick Stewart? The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' Star's Net Worth, Career and Life Story

  29-10-2026 23:10 via International Business Times UK
  
  Sir Patrick Stewart's six-decade career spanned Shakespeare, Star Trek and X-Men, while his reported $75 million net worth remains an unverified estimate.
  
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• FBI Reportedly Found Evidence in Ilhan Omar Marriage Probe, but Five-Year Deadline Blocked Charges

  29-10-2026 22:53 via International Business Times UK
  
  A New York Times report says federal investigators examined whether Ilhan Omar's 2009 marriage to Ahmed Elmi was fraudulent, but prosecutors reportedly pursued no charges.
  
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• Red Baron Worker Snaps at Instagram Prankster as Online Backlash Turns His Humiliation Into $250K Fundraiser

  29-10-2026 22:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Michigan Red Baron worker filmed reacting to a fake Apple Pay prank has received widespread support, with a GoFundMe campaign raising nearly $300,000 from strangers.
  
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• Hyrox Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk Breaks Silence After Pooping Mid-Race as Critics Question Her Apology

  29-10-2026 22:51 via International Business Times UK
  
  Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has issued another apology for continuing the Beijing race after suffering faecal incontinence, ahead of her scheduled return in Hamburg.
  
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• Missionary Who Admitted Raping Girl, 15, in Tesla Walks Free After Judge Allowed Him to Marry While on Bail

  29-10-2026 22:22 via International Business Times UK
  
  Krew Zaugg, 22, received a retained-jurisdiction prison treatment programme after pleading guilty to an amended felony charge involving the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl.
  
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• Former Missionary Who Pleaded Guilty After Assaulting Girl, 15, in Tesla Gets Prison Treatment Programme

  29-10-2026 22:22 via International Business Times UK
  
  Krew Zaugg, 22, received a retained-jurisdiction prison treatment programme after pleading guilty to an amended felony charge involving the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl.
  
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• Patrick Stewart Dies at 86: What Is Lewy Body Dementia, the Devastating Disease Behind His Final Illness?

  29-10-2026 21:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  Sir Patrick Stewart, known for Star Trek and X-Men, has died aged 86. His career spanned theatre, television and film, including Shakespearean performances and iconic screen roles.
  
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• Patrick Stewart Dies at 86: Inside the X-Men Star's Battle With Lewy Body Dementia

  29-10-2026 21:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  Sir Patrick Stewart, known for Star Trek and X-Men, has died aged 86. His career spanned theatre, television and film, including Shakespearean performances and iconic screen roles.
  
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• Eminem Called 'Spineless' Over MAGA Star Kid Rock Collaboration As Song Misses Billboard Hot 100

  29-10-2026 21:01 via International Business Times UK
  
  Eminem faces 'spineless' criticism over his MAGA star Kid Rock collaboration as 'Heal My Faith' reaches the Christian chart but misses Hot 100.
  
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• Trump Rally in Ohio Sees Police Rush to Fight as Man Is Spotted With Knife Handle in Shirt

  29-10-2026 20:55 via International Business Times UK
  
  Footage outside Donald Trump's Chillicothe rally drew political accusations, questions and corrections as police explained the encounter.
  
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• Man Seen With Knife Handle Sticking Out of Shirt as Police Rush to Fight at Trump Rally in Ohio

  29-10-2026 20:55 via International Business Times UK
  
  Footage outside Donald Trump's Chillicothe rally drew political accusations, questions and corrections as police explained the encounter.
  
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• Natalie Harp's Reported Move Into Trump's Private Dining Room Fuels Health Questions

  29-10-2026 19:37 via International Business Times UK
  
  An aide's access, a provocative comment and unanswered questions: separating the documented working arrangement from speculation about a medical role.
  
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• Donald Trump's Own Staff Inadvertently Undermine White House Claims He Is Mentally 'Sharp' in Clips

  29-10-2026 18:21 via International Business Times UK
  
  Videos shared by Trump staff during Donald Trump's Corpus Christi visit appear to show signs of tiredness, though the footage cannot establish his medical condition or mental sharpness
  
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• Jennifer Lopez Reveals the 'Devastating and Sad' Family Change Driving Her New Track 'Proof of Love'

  29-10-2026 17:26 via International Business Times UK
  
  Jennifer Lopez says her twins leaving for university inspired a new wave of songwriting, including 'Proof of Love', an upbeat track shaped by grief and love.
  
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• The small print of Founders’ Relief

  29-10-2026 17:18 via Growth Business
  
  By Jo Bateson on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success
  Founders’ Relief, a capital gains tax (CGT) relief targeted at individuals on a sale who have played a significant role in founding the business who meet various eligibility criteria.
  Where available, there will be a reduced rate of CGT at 10% (compared with the main rate of 24%) on a lifetime allowance of £10 million.
  The exact criteria for this relief are currently subject to a consultation although it is expected to
  
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• Jay-Z Reacts to Super Bowl Halftime Pressure Claims and Explains Why Self-Selection Looked 'Selfish'

  29-10-2026 17:16 via International Business Times UK
  
  Jay-Z says he feels no pressure ahead of his Super Bowl LXI halftime performance, which will take place at SoFi Stadium in California on 14 February 2027.
  
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• 'Hoping for a Massacre': Michael Douglas Predicts Trump Allies Will Lose the House and Senate in Midterms

  29-10-2026 17:07 via International Business Times UK
  
  Michael Douglas predicts Democrats will win both chambers in the US midterms, citing affordability concerns and warning Trump allies could face congressional scrutiny.
  
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• Bizarre Trump Rally 'Stabbing' Twist as Police Reveal How Officer's Knife Got Caught in Supporter's Shirt

  29-10-2026 17:05 via International Business Times UK
  
  Chillicothe police said a man was not stabbed outside Donald Trump's Ohio rally, explaining that an officer's closed pocketknife became caught in his shirt during a fight
  
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• Millions of Americans to Receive November SSI Payments on October 30—Here's Why

  29-10-2026 17:01 via International Business Times UK
  
  Millions receiving SSI will get their November payment early on 30 October 2026, as 1 November falls on a Sunday. It is not an extra payment; the next is due 1 December.
  
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• Viral Polygynous Pastor Says He May Take a Third Wife Because 'You Can Go as Far as You Can Afford'

  29-10-2026 16:59 via International Business Times UK
  
  Israel Ford discussed the possibility of taking a third wife, saying his current wives would need to agree, while the trio described their relationship, household arrangements and jealousy
  
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• Donald Trump Says He Threw Jeffrey Epstein Out of Mar-A-Lago After Heckler Interrupts His Speech in Ohio

  29-10-2026 16:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  A heckler's interruption at Donald Trump's Ohio rally prompted him to revisit his former relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and claims about why Epstein left Mar-a-Lago
  
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• James Gunn Teases Big DC Plans, Says Krypto, John Stewart and Peacemaker 'Could Turn Into Diamonds'

  29-10-2026 16:50 via International Business Times UK
  
  James Gunn has detailed plans to expand the DC Universe beyond its biggest heroes, identifying Krypto, John Stewart and Peacemaker as characters with potential to become major properties.
  
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• Cruise Ship's Global Voyage Abruptly Halted as Fuel Costs Leave 203 Passengers Stranded in Cambodia

  29-10-2026 16:48 via International Business Times UK
  
  Villa Vie Odyssey's permanent-home cruise is suspended in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, after fuel costs surged, leaving 203 passengers ashore as restructuring is considered.
  
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• Quentin Tarantino Reveals Why His Mum Will Never Get a Penny of His $150M Fortune

  29-10-2026 16:39 via International Business Times UK
  
  Quentin Tarantino recalls vowing not to buy his mother a house or Cadillac after a childhood dispute, but says he later helped resolve an IRS issue.
  
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• Critics Call ICE 'Bloodthirsty Monsters' After Agency Replies 'Fake & Gay!' to News Asylum Report

  29-10-2026 16:33 via International Business Times UK
  
  ICE faces widespread criticism for replying 'Fake & Gay!' to reporting on deported Malian man Moussa Diawara and sharing his asylum details without evidence of alleged fraud.
  
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• Over 620,000 Americans Could Get Cash or Debt Cancelled in $15M Bright Lending Settlement—No Claim Required

  29-10-2026 16:32 via International Business Times UK
  
  A proposed $15 million Bright Lending settlement could aid 624,623 borrowers with cash, debt cancellation, and credit-report relief; no claim form is required.
  
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• Investors Dump Alphabet Stock After Profit Miss, Ad Slowdown and Eye-Watering AI Spending Spree

  29-10-2026 16:30 via International Business Times UK
  
  Alphabet shares drop over 10 per cent as profit misses forecasts, ad growth slows and AI-focused capital spending drives the company into negative free cash flow.
  
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• 'God's Wrath': Nicki Minaj Warns Kathy Hochul as Governor Says Donald Trump Rallies Are 'Poisoning Your Mind'

  29-10-2026 16:29 via International Business Times UK
  
  Nicki Minaj has attacked New York Governor Kathy Hochul and endorsed Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, prompting Hochul to criticise the rapper's support for Donald Trump.
  
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• Ex-Fiancée Brands Stevie Wonder a 'Manipulator' in Bitter Eviction Row Over $2M Hollywood Estate

  29-10-2026 16:27 via International Business Times UK
  
  Stevie Wonder has asked a Los Angeles court to remove former fiancée Carmen Efferson from a Hollywood Hills property she has occupied since 1988, citing a dispute over access and ownership claims.
  
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• Brazil Supreme Court Targets Vance's MAGA Donors in Explosive AI and Election Probe

  29-10-2026 16:23 via International Business Times UK
  
  Brazil's Supreme Court launches a probe into alleged election interference involving JD Vance's MAGA donor network, raising explosive questions about foreign funding, AI and political influence.
  
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• Voter Demands To Know Why Trump Is Missing From the Ballot in Midterm Election

  29-10-2026 16:18 via International Business Times UK
  
  A voter reportedly searches for Donald Trump on a midterm ballot, while the president urges Americans to 'pretend' he is running. The viral clip raises eyebrows.
  
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• Queen Camilla's Fear of Flying Is Back in Focus as King Charles Makes Solo Caribbean Tour Stops

  29-10-2026 16:15 via International Business Times UK
  
  King Charles has begun a planned solo visit to the Bahamas and Guyana, with Queen Camilla due to join him in Antigua and Barbuda for the tour's final engagements.
  
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• 'Don't Tell Your Doctor': ChatGPT Accused of Coaching Seattle Woman off Epilepsy Medication Before Death

  29-10-2026 16:14 via International Business Times UK
  
  A wrongful-death lawsuit alleges ChatGPT coached Seattle woman Bowen Wan to stop epilepsy medication and hide the taper from doctors before her death.
  
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• Tyler Perry Moves to Shield Private Texts With Associates in $77M Sexual Assault Lawsuit

  29-10-2026 16:12 via International Business Times UK
  
  Tyler Perry has asked a court to prevent private messages with associates from being disclosed in Mario Rodriguez's lawsuit, which seeks at least $77 million in damages
  
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• 'Not Their Fight': Royal Family's Chilling Response to Meghan Markle's Family Crisis

  29-10-2026 16:12 via International Business Times UK
  
  King Charles faces a father-versus-monarch dilemma as Meghan Markle's family crisis deepens, while Prince William is expected to stay out of the explosive controversy.
  
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• UK Government Plans £100 Energy Payments for Council Tax Bands A to D in January 2027

  29-10-2026 16:07 via International Business Times UK
  
  Up to 20 million households in England could receive a £100 energy payment from January 2027, with direct debit payers paid automatically and councils handling applications.
  
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• UK Government Plans Minimum Wage Increases But with Smaller Rises for Younger Workers

  29-10-2026 16:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  The UK government has approved a 3.9% increase in all minimum wage rates from 1 April 2027, while pausing progress towards a single adult rate amid weaker youth hiring.
  
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• Kentucky Man Arrested at Buffalo Wild Wings After Police Discover Mother's Body Had Been in Bed for Months

  29-10-2026 16:04 via International Business Times UK
  
  John Carroll, 56, was arrested in Kentucky after police found his mother's remains during a welfare check. He faces 20 charges and has pleaded not guilty
  
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• Donald Trump Mocked Over 'Glitches' as Doctor Suggests Pauses May Be 'a Simple Seizure' in Brain

  29-10-2026 16:02 via International Business Times UK
  
  Donald Trump faced online ridicule after a Corpus Christi speech, as disputed comments about slurring and vocal interruptions revived speculation over neurological, dental and other possible explanations.
  
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• Candace Owens Tells Erika Kirk To 'Leave Underaged Kids Alone' After School Protest

  29-10-2026 15:58 via International Business Times UK
  
  Candace Owens criticised Erika Kirk's visit to a North Carolina private school, alleging political activities were imposed on pupils. The school said attendance was optional.
  
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• Kim Kardashian Had a 'Gun to Her Head' During 2018 Uganda Trip With Kanye West, Biography Claims

  29-10-2026 15:56 via International Business Times UK
  
  A new biography alleges that Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint by a Ugandan police officer during a 2018 trip with Kanye West, though the claim remains unverified.
  
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• Elon Musk's Spacexai Reportedly Offers To Buy 418 Mississippi Homes With 'A Release of All Claims' Catch

  29-10-2026 15:55 via International Business Times UK
  
  SpaceXAI-linked buyout offers in Southaven, Mississippi, require homeowners to release noise lawsuit claims, while renters and lawyers raise concerns about displacement and lease rights.
  
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• New GTA 6 Gameplay Unveiled in 'Guinea Pig on a Stick' South Park Episode Exposes Nasty Feature

  29-10-2026 15:54 via International Business Times UK
  
  Reportedly supplied by Rockstar Games, new GTA 6 footage in South Park shows Jason and Lucia on a crowded beach, where players use collected dog faeces against an NPC.
  
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• Donor Network Co-Founded by JD Vance, Meta Named in Brazil Election Interference Probe Over Flávio Bolsonaro

  29-10-2026 15:48 via International Business Times UK
  
  Brazil's Supreme Court orders police to probe Rockbridge Network, co-founded by JD Vance, and Meta's algorithms over help for Flávio Bolsonaro.
  
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• Donald Trump Hit With 25th Amendment Calls After Claiming Solar Panels Are 'Hotter Than Your Stove'

  29-10-2026 15:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  Donald Trump's claim that solar panels kill animals by frying them prompted renewed calls online to invoke the 25th Amendment during his Texas campaign visit
  
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• Judge Compares Disgraced Alexander Brothers to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as Trio Get 30 Years Each

  29-10-2026 15:45 via International Business Times UK
  
  Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander were each sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal sex offences after prosecutors said they used drugs, deception and violence to exploit women
  
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• Kalshi Founders Hit With 13 Felony Counts After 12 Undercover Sports Bets in Utah Gambling Probe

  29-10-2026 15:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  Utah prosecutors have charged Kalshi and its co-founders over 12 undercover sports wagers, escalating a legal battle over whether prediction markets fall under state gambling laws or federal regulation.
  
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• How AI Is Changing Trading—and How Vicente Bermudez Is Making It Safer

  29-10-2026 15:28 via International Business Times UK
  
  In independent research on agentic finance, Bermudez has designed a verification stack that tests market timing, transaction costs, accounting, and benchmark sensitivity before an AI system reaches live capital.
  
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