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• Citigroup closes some branches, mostly in LA and Chicago, due to George Floyd protests

  05-06-2020 17:57 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  "We are actively working on repairs and assessing the situation carefully to re-open these branches," he said."Where necessary, we’re putting in place heightened security protocols, including proactively closing or reducing hours in some of our branches."As of Friday morning, about 40 of Citigroup's 700 branches were temporarily closed due to planned protest activity or previous damage, spokesman Drew Benson said.
  
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• Long Island Swimmer Miracolously Found Safe After Vanishing in Sea as 18-Foot Waves Crashed Onto the Beach

  28-09-2026 12:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Long Island man reported missing after entering the ocean during a powerful nor'easter was found safe, while the storm caused dangerous surf and at least one death in New York City.
  
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• Sabrina Carpenter's Face Says It All? Fans Obsess Over Her Reaction to Madonna's '5 Days' VMAs Bombshell

  28-09-2026 12:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sabrina Carpenter's reaction to Madonna's five-day VMAs story sparks debate as fans disagree over whether the moment was awkward or lighthearted.
  
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• Is Mojtaba Khamenei Really Alive? The Bizarre Mystery Behind Iran's 'Invisible' Supreme Leader

  28-09-2026 11:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mojtaba Khamenei has remained unseen for months, fuelling questions over his whereabouts as Iran offers new claims about his health and activities.
  
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• Man Wanted for Slashing Football Rival's Face and Head After Heated Argument in NYC Park

  28-09-2026 11:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A football game in the Bronx turned violent after an argument between two players, with one man allegedly slashed in the head before the suspect fled, police said.
  
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• 'Just Be Gay Already!' Men Go Viral After Hugging and Chanting During 'Testosterone-Maxxing' Activity

  28-09-2026 11:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video of men taking part in a supposed testosterone-maxxing activity has prompted jokes about male intimacy, while highlighting wider debates over masculinity and hormone optimisation online.
  
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• Garvaghy Road: Why Is a 35-Man Orange Order Parade Reigniting Northern Ireland's 28-Year Dispute?

  28-09-2026 11:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Catholic protesters gathered on Garvaghy Road to oppose an Orange Order parade, which police eventually stopped after a court allowed the controversial march to proceed.
  
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• Atletico Madrid Captain Lola Gallardo Joins OnlyFans but Vows To Produce Different Type of Content

  28-09-2026 11:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Atlético Madrid captain Lola Gallardo has launched an OnlyFans account offering behind-the-scenes content about professional football, her daily life and the arrival of her first child.
  
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• 'Am I Being Silenced?' Florence Pugh Slams Instagram for Restricting Her Post About Rape

  28-09-2026 11:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Florence Pugh says Instagram restricted parts of her post about allegations involving a former Cornell student, prompting questions about moderation, accountability and online discussions of sexual violence.
  
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• 'Bad Time to Be a Swiftie': Fans Question Taylor Swift's 'Encore' After Much-Hyped Release

  28-09-2026 11:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift added four songs to 'The Life of a Showgirl,' but some long-time fans say the heavily teased 'Encore' has left them disappointed and suffering from 'Taylor Swift burnout.'
  
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• Tom Cruise Leaves Staff 'In Complete Shock' After Interrupting Her Doomscroll With Surprise Check-In

  28-09-2026 11:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A staff member shared the unexpected encounter on TikTok after Cruise apparently noticed her sitting alone on her phone and stopped to see if she was all right.
  
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• BBC Slammed for Publishing Story Labeling Viral Manicure Trend 'Racist' and Rooted in 'White Supremacy'

  28-09-2026 10:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The BBC has faced criticism over a report examining whether the rise of bare-looking manicures reflects class, race and shifting beauty standards.
  
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• Kaia Gerber Stays in Hiding as Celebrity Friends Rally at Her Home After Brother Presley's Death

  28-09-2026 10:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kaia Gerber has kept a low profile following her brother Presley Gerber's death, as friends, including Laura Dern, reportedly offer support.
  
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• Dakota Johnson Tells Romance Rumour Watchers 'Get a Life' Amid Reports She and MGK Are 'Seriously Dating'

  28-09-2026 10:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dakota Johnson says she has 'no energy' to fight online speculation about her dating life, telling romance rumour watchers: 'Yeah. Like get a life.'
  
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• 'Free P-—y Upstairs' Cornell Lawsuit Reveals Alleged Snapchat Message Sent During Seven-Hour Ordeal

  28-09-2026 10:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A former Cornell student alleges a Chi Phi member sent the message to a fraternity Snapchat group during an hours-long sexual assault, claims that have not been proven in court.
  
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• Support for Israel-Palestine Two-State Solution Stronger Than Ever as Nearly 100 Join UN Meeting

  28-09-2026 10:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Countries renewed support for implementing an Israel-Palestine two-state solution at a UN meeting, as Mahmoud Abbas said international plans had yet to produce sufficient action on the ground.
  
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• Ireland Beats Israel 3-0 in UEFA Match as Players Wear Black Armbands and Bow Heads During National Anthem

  28-09-2026 10:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in Debrecen after Gavin Bazunu withdrew over personal beliefs and his teammates staged pre-match gestures linked to the conflict in Gaza.
  
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• Sylvester Stallone Reveals He Learned Son Sage's Death in a Cold Phone Call: 'He's Gone. I'm Sorry. Click.'

  28-09-2026 10:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sylvester Stallone has recalled learning of his son Sage's death in a brief phone call, describing the profound grief and guilt that followed the actor's death in 2012.
  
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• Breanna Stewart Stuns Top-Seeded Lynx With 34 Points, Leaving Minnesota One Loss From WNBA Playoff Exit

  28-09-2026 10:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Breanna Stewart scored 34 points as the eighth-seeded New York Liberty beat Minnesota 91–75, moving 1–0 ahead in the first-round WNBA playoff series
  
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• Cornell Accused of Letting Frat Members Write 'Essays' After Student's Gang Rape Claim, Lawsuit Alleges

  28-09-2026 09:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Tompkins County prosecutor is reopening the 2024 Cornell gang rape case for a grand jury, weeks after a lawsuit alleged accused frat members could write essays to lessen discipline.
  
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• Madonna Sweeps Seven VMAs as Taylor Swift Takes Video of the Year: The Biggest Winners Revealed

  28-09-2026 09:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Madonna won seven awards at the 2026 MTV VMAs, while Taylor Swift took Video of the Year. BTS, LISA and Sienna Spiro also secured major honours
  
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• Historian Sean Wilentz Argues Donald Trump Uses Fluid Loyalty Networks To Become Most Corrupt President

  28-09-2026 09:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Princeton historian Sean Wilentz argues that Donald Trump's corruption is relational, not transactional, using loyalty networks and recent court rulings to steer regulators and enrich himself.
  
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• SpaceX Targets Starship's First Orbital Flight Today: The Crucial Test the Rocket Has Yet to Pass

  28-09-2026 09:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SpaceX is targeting 28 September for Starship Flight 14, which aims to reach orbit, deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites and demonstrate a controlled return from space.
  
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• California Shooting: 77-Year-Old Couple Arrested After Son-in-Law Found Shot Dead

  28-09-2026 09:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jonathan McKinsey, 40, was found with multiple gunshot wounds at Dublin Sports Grounds in California. His parents-in-law were arrested nearby on suspicion of murder as the investigation continues.
  
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• Avanti West Coast Could Have Stayed Private Until 2032: Burnham Declares 'Enough Is Enough' Before March Takeover

  28-09-2026 09:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Avanti West Coast will transfer to public ownership on 7 March 2027, ending a contract that could have continued until 2032 as the government promises rail improvements.
  
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• Taylor Swift Fans Beg Her to 'Take a Break' After 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' Gets Mixed Reviews

  28-09-2026 09:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift's four-song Encore edition has divided fans and critics, prompting some listeners to call for a break while others praise tracks including 'Babylon' and 'Pink Clouding.'
  
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• Madonna Exposes Awkward Sabrina Carpenter Collaboration Secret After Singer's Team 'Ghosted' Her for Five Days

  28-09-2026 09:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Madonna said she directly messaged Sabrina Carpenter after a five-day delay in arranging contact, revealing the story as they accepted Best Collaboration at the 2026 MTV VMAs.
  
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• Why Were Noah Woods' NHS Records Accessed? 10 Staff Removed as Trust Investigates Suspected Snooping

  28-09-2026 08:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An NHS trust is investigating possible unauthorised access to the medical records of three-year-old Noah Woods, with 10 staff removed from active duty or suspended pending enquiries.
  
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• Ed Sheeran Cancels Stadium Shows Owned by Billionaire Who Axed Support Act Over Palestine Row

  28-09-2026 08:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A nor'easter scrapped Ed Sheeran's two Gillette Stadium shows, refunds are flowing, and the cancellation caps a political storm over dropped support act Macklemore and Robert Kraft.
  
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• Nicki Minaj Urges Young Americans to 'Vote Red' Despite Saying in 2024 That She Was Not a US Citizen

  28-09-2026 08:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nicki Minaj backed Republicans on Fox News ahead of the 3 November midterms, so learn who is eligible in national races and what she has told fans about her own status.
  
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