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• 5,300-Year-Old Mummy's Yeast Helps Scientists Create a 'Very Good Sourdough

  04-06-2026 22:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Scientists have revived ancient yeast from Ötzi the Iceman's gut to bake sourdough, revealing insights into prehistoric life and the resilience of microorganisms over millennia.
  
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• Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies

  05-06-2026 21:03 via bbc.com
  
  The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
  
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• Polar Bears, Caribou, and an 11-Billion-Barrel Gamble: Inside Trump's Bid to Break Open America's Last Arctic Refuge

  05-06-2026 20:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration has opened 689,000 acres of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas bidders, sparking legal challenges and environmental concerns over the pristine habitat.
  
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• NASA Clears International Space Station Astronauts to Resume Normal Duties After Air Leak Scare

  05-06-2026 20:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  NASA has lifted an evacuation alert on the ISS after addressing an air leak in the Russian segment, allowing astronauts to resume normal operations while monitoring continues.
  
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• 'I Have No Choice': Kevin O'Leary Agrees To Shrink 40,000-Acre AI Project After Uproar

  05-06-2026 19:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kevin O'Leary plans to reduce the size of his Utah AI data centre project following criticism from state leadership, aiming for transparency and conservation to address public concerns.
  
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• Inside Tiger Woods' Double Nightmare of a Jail Threat and a Family Cancer Crisis

  05-06-2026 19:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods faces legal scrutiny in Florida as prosecutors access his prescription records in a DUI case, while also supporting his girlfriend Vanessa Trump through cancer treatment.
  
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• Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner Divorce: Actress Exposes Brutal Domestic Reality of Her Split From Ex

  05-06-2026 19:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jennifer Garner reflects on how her divorce from Ben Affleck slowed her career and shaped family life. She says motherhood and upheaval meant she barely worked for a long stretch.
  
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• Donald Trump Heartbreak: Expert Claims Media Elites Are Using Assassination Scare to Boycott POTUS

  05-06-2026 19:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump is set to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on July 24, with organisers planning a smaller, more secure event after an April disruption.
  
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• Anthony Head Cause of Death Update: 'Ted Lasso' Star's Family Struck by Two Losses in Six Months

  05-06-2026 19:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British actor Anthony Head, famed for roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso', has died at 72. His daughters confirmed his peaceful passing due to pneumonia complications.
  
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• Final pieces fired at Denby as production ends

  05-06-2026 18:42 via bbc.com
  
  "We are so hugely proud of everything this Derbyshire pottery has achieved," the company says.
  
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• Kim Kardashian's Ultimatum: Kanye West's Ex Allegedly Demands 'Marriage and Kids' From Lewis Hamilton

  05-06-2026 18:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kim Kardashian is said to be pushing Lewis Hamilton for 'marriage and kids' as the Formula One star battles the intense demands of a title‑chasing season.
  
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• Scammers Are Listing Homes They Don't Own on TikTok — And Renters Are Falling for It

  05-06-2026 18:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A TikTok rental scam in California's East Bay is deceiving renters with fake property listings. Learn how to protect yourself and verify listings before making payments.
  
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• Wealthy Investors Used This Tax Loophole To Avoid $140 Billion in Taxes — Congress Just Made It Bigger

  05-06-2026 18:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US business owners rush to exploit a tax break shielding £111bn in capital gains since 2012, as Congress expands the QSBS loophole.
  
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• Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton Faces Up to Five Years in Prison and £1.67m Fine For Sharing Classified Files

  05-06-2026 18:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  John Bolton, former US national security adviser, will plead guilty to retaining classified information, facing a $2.25 million (£1.67m) fine and prison time
  
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• Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup

  05-06-2026 18:02 via bbc.com
  
  It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.
  
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• Inside the Sticky Situation That Allegedly Has Prince William, Kate Middleton Fuming at Meghan Markle

  05-06-2026 17:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle has ignited fresh royal tension after sending a lavish As Ever gift box to a social media influencer known for attacking Prince William, Kate and King Charles.
  
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• Why Mindy Kaling Says 'Not Suitable for Work' Is Her Most Personal Series Yet — Plus, Full Release Schedule

  05-06-2026 17:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The series follows five work-obsessed twenty-somethings who discover that success in New York is harder to achieve than they expected - Here's everything to know about Not Suitable for Work, including its premiere date and full release schedule.
  
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• Melania Trump's Blunt Response That Ended Jill Biden's Small Talk Revealed

  05-06-2026 17:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In her memoir, Jill Biden recounts an awkward Inauguration Day car ride with Melania Trump, saying the then first lady batted away questions with brief replies and kept dragging the conversation back to the weather.
  
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• Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration Over FCC Data Privacy Enforcement on Telecom Giants

  05-06-2026 17:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Supreme Court's upholding of FCC's authority to enforce privacy rules against telco giants preserves its power to issue penalties for mishandling customer data.
  
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• SpaceX Stock Price: How Wall Street Quietly Rewrote the Rules for Elon Musk's IPO

  05-06-2026 17:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SpaceX's IPO is reshaping market norms with unprecedented retail access and rapid index inclusion, highlighting Elon Musk's influence and raising questions about accountability and market dynamics.
  
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• Flesh-Eating Parasite Returns to US After 60 Years, Sparking Emergency Plan

  05-06-2026 17:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A flesh-eating parasite, the New World screwworm, has been detected in Texas, USA, for the first time in decades, prompting emergency containment measures to prevent its spread.
  
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• Can LEGO Batman Win Game of the Year? Why Fans Think Legacy of the Dark Knight Is a GOTY Contender

  05-06-2026 17:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The newly released LEGO Batman game is quickly becoming one of the year's biggest surprise hits, with fans already calling it a legitimate Game of the Year contender.
  
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• 'Cancer Changes You in So Many Ways': Kate Middleton Opens Up About the Physical, Emotional Aftermath

  05-06-2026 17:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kate Middleton candidly discusses the ongoing physical and emotional challenges faced by cancer survivors, highlighting the complexities of recovery and the need for continued support.
  
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• The 'Flamingo Revolution': Protests Erupt Over Jared Kushner-Linked Albania Resort

  05-06-2026 17:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Protests intensify in Tirana over a Kushner-backed resort project on Albania's coast, with environmental concerns and the pink flamingo emerging as a powerful symbol of opposition.
  
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• Sharon Stone's Shocking Claim: Husband's Fury Over Preventive Mastectomy Led to Divorce

  05-06-2026 17:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sharon Stone says a preventive mastectomy decision during a serious health scare triggered tension with her then-husband Phil Bronstein, ultimately ending their marriage.
  
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• Your Location Data Exposed: Supreme Court Rules Against AT&T and Verizon in $100M Privacy Battle

  05-06-2026 17:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Supreme Court has upheld the FCC's power to pursue roughly $100 million in fines against AT&T and Verizon over alleged mishandling of customer location data.
  
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• 'Bring Me the Beauties': New HBO Documentary Exposes 'Alien Messiah' and the Male Model Cult

  05-06-2026 17:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new HBO documentary explores the disturbing cult led by Frederick Von Mierers, revealing the double life of supermodel Hoyt Richards and the manipulation within New York's fashion world.
  
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• 'Chasing Money, Not Morals': Adult Star Bonnie Blue Drops Brutally Honest Confession Ahead of 'Disgusting' Stunt

  05-06-2026 16:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bonnie Blue says her Armenia gambling trip is driven by money, not morals, adding to the controversy ahead of her widely discussed baby shower event.
  
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• Millie Bobby Brown Sends Fans Into Frenzy With New Enola Holmes 3 Teaser and Release Date Reveal

  05-06-2026 16:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brown, 22, took to Instagram to share a hilarious moment from the set of the upcoming Netflix mystery, while also revealing when fans can expect the film to arrive on the streaming platform.
  
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• How Did James Handy Die? Real Cause of Death as Tragic New Details Emerge

  05-06-2026 16:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Veteran character actor James Handy, whose credits ranged from Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji to dozens of US television dramas, has been stabbed to death outside his Los Angeles home.
  
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