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• Disney Greed? Spousal Insurance Reportedly Axed in 'Extreme, Nothing-Else-Can-Work Solution' to Save Cash

  23-08-2026 14:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Disney will stop covering some US employees' spouses on its medical insurance from next year, a cost-cutting move that experts warn is an 'extreme' step.
  
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• Leaked GTA 6 Video Parodies Infamous Truck Bed Gasoline Stunt Confirming Fuel Gameplay System

  24-08-2026 09:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new GTA 6 leak parodies a viral petrol station prank, sparking speculation about the game's vehicle mechanics. The footage remains unverified, leaving fans eager for official details.
  
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• Keith Urban Cries Onstage Over Regret Ballad as Ex Nicole Kidman Moves On With New Romance

  24-08-2026 08:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Keith Urban became emotional during a performance of 'We Go Back', coinciding with rumours of Nicole Kidman's romance with Michael Reinstein. The timing has reignited interest in their past relationship.
  
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• Viral Lake Worth Video Shows Border Patrol Handcuff Man After 'Because You're an Immigrant' ID Demand

  24-08-2026 08:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral Lake Worth video shows Border Patrol cuffing a man after a 'because you're an immigrant' ID demand, exposing how Palm Beach deputised about 150 officers while Miami trained two.
  
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• London's £14.7B AI Data Centre's Annual Carbon Emissions Could Equal 8,480 New York Flights

  24-08-2026 08:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The £14.7B East Havering Data Centre may impact UK net zero targets, with estimated annual CO2 emissions of 1.2 million tonnes, raising sustainability concerns for Britain's data centres.
  
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• Sweden Sword Attack Suspect Posted Sword Photo on TikTok 20 Minutes Before Attack

  24-08-2026 08:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating a TikTok account linked to the suspect in a Sweden sword attack that killed a 17-year-old girl. The suspect, now in custody, allegedly mirrored a past school attack.
  
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• More Than 350 NHS Staff Strike Over £80 Pay Loss as NHS Trust Declares Critical Incident

  24-08-2026 08:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Over 350 NHS workers in Greater Manchester are striking for three days over overtime pay disputes, prompting the Northern Care Alliance to declare a critical incident to maintain urgent services.
  
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• UK Debt Nears £3T: Mortgage Rates, Fuel Costs, and Household Bills Could Feel the Impact

  24-08-2026 08:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK's national debt approaching £3 trillion impacts mortgage rates, inflation, and public services. The October Budget's implications for household finances and overall economic stability.
  
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• Wendy Williams Breaks Silence With Emotional 'I Want Out' Plea Amid Guardianship Battle

  24-08-2026 08:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Wendy Williams says 'I want out' during a rare New York outing as her long-running guardianship battle continues with medical and legal disputes
  
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• LinkedIn Quietly Kills Its Own AI Writing Tool as 1 Million Users Flag Others' Posts as AI Slop

  24-08-2026 08:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  LinkedIn scrapped its own AI post writer just as its 'seems like AI slop' button passed one million flags, and now warns posters when readers think their writing is machine-made.
  
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• Canada PM Mark Carney Rejects Trump Deal Over Demands He Says Threaten Canada's Independence

  24-08-2026 07:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Canada PM Mark Carney suspended US trade talks after rejecting last-minute demands he called unfair, as 50% tariffs on Canadian goods took effect.
  
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• Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Hits 431 Cases Across 32 States, but the True Toll Could Be Higher

  24-08-2026 07:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños has sickened 431 people across 32 states, with health officials warning the true case count could be higher
  
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• Blueface Detained at Gunpoint During Livestream With Girlfriend Nevaeh and Their Baby After Being Swatted

  24-08-2026 07:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Blueface was detained at gunpoint during a livestream with girlfriend Nevaeh Akira and their newborn after an alleged swatting call triggered a police response.
  
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• Fake Taylor Swift Statement Fuels Travis Kelce Cheating Hoax With Doctored Photo

  24-08-2026 07:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral hoax falsely claims Taylor Swift accused Travis Kelce of cheating, using fabricated statements and doctored images, despite no credible evidence supporting the allegations.
  
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• Jaden Newman Leaked Video Gets Awkward as Creator Suggests Ray J Can Advise Her

  24-08-2026 07:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jaden Newman discusses the unauthorised release of private videos during an interview, highlighting her family's response and the lack of control over the situation.
  
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• Boy George Calls Out Media Frenzy Over Harry and Meghan: 'Why Is Everyone Talking About It?'

  24-08-2026 07:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Boy George comments on the public's reaction to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's potential return to the UK, highlighting media frenzy and sharing his own views on the royal couple.
  
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• A66 Crash Kills Seven as Teen's TikTok Videos Fuel Calls to Ban Police Chase Content

  24-08-2026 06:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A wrong-way crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough killed seven, including two police officers. TikTok videos linked to the incident highlight concerns over dangerous driving content online.
  
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• UK Parliament Lights the Palace of Westminster in Ukraine's Colours To Mark Kyiv's Independence Day

  24-08-2026 06:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK lit up the Palace of Westminster in Ukraine's flag colours to mark Kyiv's Independence Day, highlighting ongoing support amid tensions with Russia. PM Andy Burnham plans a visit to Kyiv.
  
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• Erling Haaland Shows Pep Guardiola His New Haircut and Gets Told 'You're Lucky'

  24-08-2026 05:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland unveiled his new short haircut ahead of the Premier League season, with Pep Guardiola joking that the striker was 'lucky' to have hair.
  
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• Father of Six-Year-Old Boy Who Died After Teacher's Slap Reveals He 'Insisted on Going to School'

  24-08-2026 01:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A six-year-old boy in Andhra Pradesh died after allegedly being struck by a teacher. The incident has prompted a police investigation and calls for action against corporal punishment in schools.
  
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• Gail Pellerin Says California Must End Child Marriage 'Once and for All' as 8 Republicans Opposed Bill

  24-08-2026 01:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  California lawmakers are advancing a bill to end underage marriage by setting a minimum age of 18, aiming to protect minors from exploitation and align with human rights standards.
  
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• Nevada's Hawk Fire Expands to 13,000 Acres, Injuring Six as Governor Declares Emergency, 90,000 Told To Evacuate

  24-08-2026 01:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, has led to the evacuation of 90,000 residents as shifting winds drive the blaze across 13,000 acres, prompting a state of emergency declaration.
  
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• Manhole People Video Triggers NYPD Probe: Viewers Question What Drives Men Into the Manhattan Sewers

  24-08-2026 01:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A video of individuals emerging from a Manhattan manhole has prompted a new NYPD investigation, echoing similar unexplained incidents in Brooklyn earlier this year, leaving motives unclear.
  
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• Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated

  24-08-2026 01:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
  
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• Trump's MAGA Fracture Deepens as Greene Says 'We Never Changed' and Carlson Pushes an America First Alternative

  24-08-2026 01:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former MAGA allies, including Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson, challenge Trump's claim to the America First movement, arguing he has strayed from its original principles, sparking a political identity struggle.
  
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• 'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents

  24-08-2026 01:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.
  
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• Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games

  24-08-2026 01:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies.
  
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• US Trade School Enrollment Hits 871,000 as Vocational Education Outpaces University Growth

  24-08-2026 00:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Enrolment in America's trade colleges has surged by nearly 20% since 2020, as students increasingly favour practical career paths over traditional four-year degrees, driven by financial considerations and job security.
  
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• 'Coming Home?': Madame Tussauds Trolls Harry and Meghan With Suitcases Ahead of UK Return

  24-08-2026 00:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to Britain with their children, sparking mixed reactions and a playful display at Madame Tussauds. Their royal status remains unchanged.
  
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• Made in Just 20 Days for Under $1M, 'Obsession' Is Now a $500M Hit Worldwide Fuelling Inde Navarrette's Marvel Rise

  24-08-2026 00:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Focus Features' horror film 'Obsession' has surpassed £400 million globally, becoming the highest-grossing original film of the 2020s. The film's success has launched lead actor Inde Navarrette into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  
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