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• EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer

  25-06-2026 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.
  
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• How Selena Gomez Built a $1.3 Billion Beauty Brand Without Becoming a Billionaire

  26-06-2026 13:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rare Beauty became a billion-dollar business by focusing on product quality, authenticity, and customer loyalty, offering lessons for celebrity brands seeking long-term growth.
  
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• 'Most Staff Use It': Anna Paulina Luna Defends AI Use After 'Claude Responded' Appears in Defense Bill Summary

  26-06-2026 13:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rep. Anna Paulina Luna defends AI use after a 'Claude responded' phrase appeared in a defense bill summary, saying 'most staff use it' and sparking debate over AI in Congress.
  
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• Author Claims 'Biblical Proof that Trump Will Save America', Lots of People Love It While MAGA Hates It

  26-06-2026 13:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Florida woman's satirical book, featuring blank pages, critiques the intertwining of politics and religion, and has become an unexpected bestseller, sparking mixed reactions.
  
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• Robert Kiyosaki Says Gold Just 'Made the Turn': Buys More as He Backs $35,000 Forecast

  26-06-2026 13:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Robert Kiyosaki's bold gold prediction could impact UK savers. What are the real costs and risks of following his $35,000 gold call, and how to protect your savings amidst market volatility?
  
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• 'Where's the Alien?': Brazilian Psychic Blames 'Fake News' After UFOs Fail to Abduct Players at World Cup Match

  26-06-2026 13:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brazilian psychic Vó Baiana is defending herself after a viral claim that aliens would abduct players during Brazil's World Cup match against Scotland fizzled out.
  
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• 'Call Me Glazed Doughnut': Bunnie Xo Begs for Help as Famous Rappers and Thirsty Men Flood Her DMs After Jelly Roll Divorce

  26-06-2026 13:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bunnie Xo turns her post‑Jelly Roll divorce DMs into comedy, telling fans 'send help' as famous rappers and wild admirers offer to be her 'Glazed Doughnut'.
  
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• Iran and Egypt Urge FIFA to Distance World Cup Match from Seattle Pride

  26-06-2026 13:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran and Egypt have asked FIFA to ensure no Pride-related activities occur during a World Cup match in Seattle, coinciding with the city's Pride weekend.
  
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• Critics Slam Sean Duffy's Offensive 'Libtard' Comment as Daughter With Down Syndrome Watches Behind Him

  26-06-2026 13:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces criticism for using an ableist slur at the America 250 event, overshadowing the Great American State Fair launch.
  
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• Mark Cuban Says AI Giants Must 'Kiss the Asses' of Everyday Workers or Risk Losing Expansion Battle

  26-06-2026 13:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mark Cuban warns AI companies they must earn the trust of everyday workers or risk losing public support, slowing AI expansion amid growing concerns over jobs and data centers.
  
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• Why the FBI Has Taken 5 Months to Arrest Nancy Guthrie's 'Porch Guy' Suspect

  26-06-2026 13:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Five months after 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home, a former FBI agent says investigators are 'getting close' to the masked 'porch guy' caught on her doorbell camera.
  
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• FCC's Phone ID Proposal Could Leave Domestic Abuse Survivors, Homeless Americans Without Phone Access

  26-06-2026 13:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FCC's proposal to combat robocalls by requiring more customer information raises concerns about privacy and access for vulnerable groups, despite support from some financial institutions.
  
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• Ozgur Akaoglu Built Hilbert After Seeing the Same Growth Problem Across Different Worlds

  26-06-2026 13:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  From early engineering work at Getir to co-founding an AI growth intelligence company backed by a16z, Akaoglu's story is rooted in a simple problem: companies know more than ever, but still struggle to act in time.
  
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• Freedom 250 Fiasco: Donald Trump Speech Marred by Mass Walkout at National Mall

  26-06-2026 12:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump faced an embarrassing walkout during his Freedom 250 speech at the National Mall. Attendees headed for the exits as the president spoke at the US 250th Independence Day celebration.
  
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• Ramit Sethi vs. Kevin O'Leary: 'Housing and Healthcare Are Up. But Sure, Blame Coffee'

  26-06-2026 12:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ramit Sethi critiques traditional financial advice, advocating for a rich life without sacrificing lifestyle, contrasting Kevin O'Leary's focus on frugality and long-term savings.
  
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• Did IShowSpeed Ignore Lionel Messi's 'Wife' in Viral World Cup Jersey Video? The Truth Behind the Viral Misidentification

  26-06-2026 12:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video misidentified a woman gifting a Messi jersey to IShowSpeed as Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, sparking online debate.
  
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• $22M Lottery Winner Still Drives a Toyota and Refuses to Retire

  26-06-2026 12:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Kentucky man secretly won $22 million, kept a modest lifestyle, and hid the news from his children while working his day job. Discover his financial strategies and the value of discretion.
  
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• Trump Administration Removes Federal Protections for Endangered Whooping Crane Habitat as Only 500 Remain

  26-06-2026 11:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Conservationists express concern over weakened federal protections for wetlands, threatening the survival of endangered whooping cranes, as environmental policy changes under the Trump administration.
  
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• Donald Trump Health Rumors Erupt After Viral Photo Appears to Show Him Sitting on a Black Mat — It Was His Suit Jacket

  26-06-2026 11:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral photo of Donald Trump sitting on a 'black mat' during a TV interview was debunked as an optical illusion caused by his suit jacket, not a health concern.
  
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• NFL Cornerback Possibly Facing Life in Prison After Coordinating a Kidnapping and Robbery of Three Teenagers

  26-06-2026 11:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  NFL player Terrion Arnold faces multiple felony charges after allegedly orchestrating a revenge plot against three innocent teens, mistakenly believing they stole from him.
  
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• Preparing your business for the UK-India trade deal

  26-06-2026 11:25 via growthbusiness.co.uk
  
  By Anna Jordan on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial successThe long-awaited UK-India trade deal will be coming into force from July 15, 2026.This free trade agreement makes it easier for workers to get visas and travel between respective countries, reduces tariffs and reduces clearance times, all while boosting the economy. The government says that the deal could boost UK GDP by £4.8 billion, real wages by £2.2 billion and bilateral trade by £25.5 billion every
  
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• Michael Burry Says He Is Tempted to Bet Against SpaceX, Rejects $2T Valuation Outright

  26-06-2026 11:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Burry explores bets against SpaceX, arguing it is a small space company with a big valuation, as its stock has crashed drastically since its IPO this month.
  
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• Scientists Discover Deadly 'Ballista Spider' That Fires Ants Sky-High With Silk Spring Trap

  26-06-2026 11:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A newly discovered spider species in Australia, the ballista spider, uses a spring-loaded web to launch ants into the air, showcasing a unique hunting strategy and advanced biomechanical engineering.
  
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• Who Lived at Buckingham Palace? Every Monarch Who Resided There And Why King Charles Won't Join Them

  26-06-2026 11:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  King Charles III has chosen to keep Clarence House as his private London home, becoming the first reigning monarch since Queen Victoria not to live at Buckingham Palace.
  
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• Millie Bobby Brown Opens Up on 'Slight Depression' After 'Stranger Things' Fame and Cast Emotional Rift Confession

  26-06-2026 11:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Millie Bobby Brown reveals she experienced 'slight depression' after 'Stranger Things' ended, opening up about fame and emotional struggles
  
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• 'I Was Emotionally Vulnerable': Parent Borrowed £3,000 From Student Recovering From a Coma, Refuses to Repay

  26-06-2026 10:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The challenges of a UK student who saved £20,000, only to have a parent borrow £3,000 and refuse repayment. Explore the emotional and legal implications of family financial disputes.
  
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• 'The Worst Kind of Famous': Taylor Swift Slammed Over Alleged NYC Street Closure Plans Ahead of Rumoured Wedding

  26-06-2026 10:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift faces online backlash after reports of alleged New York street closure plans tied to her wedding with Travis Kelce, reigniting debate over celebrity privilege and public inconvenience.
  
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• Sony Cuts Hundreds of Bungie Jobs After Destiny 2 Falls Short, Shifts Focus to Marathon

  26-06-2026 10:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sony has announced significant layoffs at Bungie, affecting nearly 300 employees, as the studio shifts focus from Destiny 2 to Marathon. The restructuring follows Destiny 2's underperformance.
  
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• What Happened to Stacey Hyde? Released From Prison After Murder Conviction Explained

  26-06-2026 10:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Channel 4's documentary revisits Stacey Hyde's controversial murder conviction, exploring her eventual release and raising questions about justice in self-defence cases.
  
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• 'It Was God': Ex-Mets Pitcher Jenrry Mejia Survives Venezuela Earthquake After Elevator Refused to Go to His Floor

  26-06-2026 10:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The former New York Mets pitcher says an elevator refused to take him to his hotel room moments before the building collapsed during Venezuela's devastating earthquake.
  
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