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• DHS Rejected More Humane ICE Detention Plan Because Stephen Miller Wanted 'Cruel' Conditions, Contractor Says

  09-10-2026 12:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  ICE plans to sell seven warehouses bought for detention expansion, with $20M in unrecoverable costs, as legal challenges mount and a contractor alleges DHS rejected humane designs.
  
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• Cornell 7 Accused Matthew Ingalls Blasts Fraternity 'Brotherhood' in Furious Texts as Fellow Members Go Silent

  12-10-2026 22:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The reported exchange describes Ingalls' perception of fraternity support as the civil case and criminal investigation continue
  
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• Trump Critic Ilhan Omar Vows 'I Will Not Be Silenced' After Federal Agents Search Her Home

  12-10-2026 22:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ilhan Omar accused Trump of political intimidation after federal agents searched her Washington home. Officials confirmed an investigation but disclosed no further details.
  
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• Japanese Woman, 23, Killed by Suicide Jumper Who Survived as 45,000 Back Father's Demand for Murder Charge

  12-10-2026 21:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  About 45,000 back a Nagoya father's demand for a murder charge after a man survived an apparent suicide jump that killed the father's daughter, 23.
  
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• Who Was Mackayla 'Kash' Paige? Key Facts About the 'Real West Coast Baddies' Star Shot Dead in Oakland

  12-10-2026 21:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mackayla Paige, the reality TV personality known as Kash, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland at 29. Police have arrested a Richmond woman as the investigation continues.
  
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• Selma Blair Arrested After Allegedly Biting Flight Attendant and Kicking Police Officer During Plane Incident

  12-10-2026 21:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Selma Blair was arrested after an alleged incident aboard a Delta flight to NY. Her representative said she 'experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct'.
  
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• Former Top Female San Francisco Cop and Daughter, 24, Found Shot Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide Involving Husband

  12-10-2026 21:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former SFPD deputy chief Ann Mannix, her daughter Katie and retired sergeant Kevin Mannix were found dead in Marin County in a suspected murder-suicide under investigation.
  
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• Kansas Senator Roger Marshall Pays $1,300 Bakery Bill After Six-Year Cookie Debt Row

  12-10-2026 20:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Republican Senator Roger Marshall paid $1,300 to a Kansas bakery after its owner said a $678.75 bill for his 2020 election watch party went unpaid for six years.
  
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• French Supermarket Cyberattack Sends Fridges to 50°C, Destroying Food Stocks Across Hundreds of Stores

  12-10-2026 20:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A cyberattack disrupted refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets, with some units reaching 50°C. Danfoss says affected systems were running outdated firmware.
  
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• Trump's New White House Press Secretary Has a History of Conspiracy Claims, Including a Nazi Link to the Abortion Pill

  12-10-2026 20:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims linking abortion drug mifepristone to Zyklon B and alleging the 2020 election was stolen.
  
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• Grimes Reveals Why Elon Musk Won't Feature on Her New Album as She Draws a Line Under Their Past

  12-10-2026 20:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Grimes says she prioritised AI and technology over songs about Elon Musk for the first part of Psy Opera, with a more personal second instalment planned.
  
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• Too Polite to Ask for Your Money Back? It Could Be Costing You €150 a Year

  12-10-2026 20:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AIB research suggests adults in Ireland lose about €150 a year by avoiding money conversations, overpaying shared bills, and leaving debts unclaimed.
  
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• Sean 'Diddy' Combs Reportedly Taken From Fort Dix for Head Injury Treatment, Cause Unclear

  12-10-2026 20:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sean 'Diddy' Combs reportedly left Fort Dix for head-injury treatment on 10 October and returned before sunrise, according to TMZ. The cause remains unclear.
  
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• Darth Vader's $1M Lightsaber From 'I Am Your Father' Duel Heads to Auction

  12-10-2026 19:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Darth Vader's Cloud City lightsaber returns to auction with a $1 million opening bid, after Luke Skywalker's weapon set a 'Star Wars' prop record.
  
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• Here's How Trump's Immigration Crackdown Could Cost Retirees $2,152 a Year in Social Security Benefits

  12-10-2026 19:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A report commissioned by America's Voice warns mass deportations could cut average Social Security benefits by $2,152 a year from 2034 and deepen US labour shortages.
  
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• Forget the Social Security COLA: Waiting Until 70 Could Boost Monthly Payments by 77%

  12-10-2026 19:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Social Security claiming age can change retirement income significantly. See how claiming at 62 versus 70 could mean 77% more monthly benefits, and weigh the trade-offs.
  
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• Andrew Tate Says He'd Rather Be Into 'Eels and Horses' Than 'Little Lying' Women in Bizarre X Post

  12-10-2026 18:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Andrew Tate faces backlash over an X post about 'eels and horses' as disputed UK allegations and extradition proceedings continue.
  
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• Engineer Who Poisoned Coworker for 18 Months Seeks Felony Dismissal After Serving Just One Day in Jail

  12-10-2026 18:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Newly released hidden-camera surveillance footage captures California metallurgist David Xu spiking the desk water bottle of colleague Rong Yuan with toxic heavy metal cadmium at Berkeley Engineering and Research.
  
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• Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith's Inner Circle Reportedly Shrinks as 'Friendships Simply Never Recovered'

  12-10-2026 18:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are reportedly rebuilding their marriage after years of living separately, while the Oscars controversy and legal disputes have affected their personal relationships.
  
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• Hilary Duff Takes Her Group Chat to Mexico Months After Saying She Felt 'Used' by Drama

  12-10-2026 18:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hilary Duff shared photos from a Mexico getaway with Mandy Moore and friends, offering a glimpse of their holiday months after speculation surrounding Ashley Tisdale's essay.
  
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• Oprah-Backed Restaurant Chain Files for Bankruptcy With $42 Million in Debt, Closes 12 Locations

  12-10-2026 17:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  True Food Kitchen files for Chapter 11 with $42.1M in debt, closes 12 restaurants, and seeks a buyer as 34 locations continue operating.
  
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• Midterms Predicted To 'Strip MAGA From Power' at Every Level of Government by Ex-GOP Insider

  12-10-2026 17:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Republican strategist Steve Schmidt predicts Democrats will strip Trump's MAGA movement of power across Congress and state and local offices in the 2026 midterm elections.
  
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• Trump Calls Letitia James a 'Disgusting Dog' After She Takes Over the Cornell Rape Case

  12-10-2026 17:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump attacks Letitia James over her review of an alleged Cornell rape involving seven former fraternity members; no one has been charged.
  
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• Royal Expert Calls Meghan Markle's Post Nauseating Over Claims She Is Straddling Celebrity Access

  12-10-2026 17:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Royal commentator Angela Mollard calls Meghan Markle's As Ever video 'nauseating' and questions how the duchess balances business with royal identity.
  
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• Ashley St Clair Responds After Elon Musk Claims She Was Not My Girlfriend Despite Sharing a Child

  12-10-2026 17:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ashley St. Clair responds to Elon Musk's claim that she was never his girlfriend as a new documentary examines their disputed relationship.
  
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• What Caused the Enfants Rouges Market Fire in Paris? Officials Launch Inquiry After Historic Hall Burns

  12-10-2026 17:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A major fire destroyed Paris's historic Marché des Enfants Rouges, prompting an inquiry into its cause while traders face disruption and officials consider temporary premises
  
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• Gulf Air Cancels Riyadh Flights Until 17 October Amid Saudi Airport Shutdown

  12-10-2026 17:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gulf Air has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh through 17 October 2026 while operations at King Khalid International Airport remain suspended amid heightened security concerns.
  
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• Trump's Jaw Movements at Tennessee Rally Draw Stimulant Speculation From Psychologist

  12-10-2026 17:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Psychologist John Paul Garrison questioned Trump's jaw movements at a Tennessee rally, but the footage offers no proof of stimulant use.
  
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• Teenager Discovered Alive Inside Coffin At Own Wake After Father Checked Pulse And Declared Her Dead

  12-10-2026 17:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old girl in Guatemala reportedly awoke during her wake after being presumed dead, leaving her family calling the unexplained incident a miracle
  
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• Bruno Mars Fan Has Never Been Happier To Sell a Ticket After Horrible Gridlock Hits Santa Clara

  12-10-2026 17:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Bruno Mars fan said they were relieved to have sold their ticket after crowds and traffic delays followed the singer's concert at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
  
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