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• Elon Musk's Grok Blames 'Prompt-Injection Glitch' After Falsely Accusing Creator and Calling for Assassination

  18-08-2026 11:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's Grok AI faced controversy after a prompt-injection glitch led to false accusations against Musk. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in AI safety and prompt injection vulnerabilities.
  
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• Why Did the Indianapolis Colts Just Sign 34-Year-Old Veteran Wide Receiver Keenan Allen to a Deal?

  18-08-2026 17:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Indianapolis Colts have signed 34-year-old wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year deal reported at up to $8.32m, reuniting him with head coach Shane Steichen.
  
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• Hayden Panettiere's TV Mom Reveals Painful Truth After Her Death: 'Inner Demons Were Too Much to Bear'

  18-08-2026 17:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hayden Panettiere's co-stars, including Sylvia Jefferies, pay tribute to the late actress, reflecting on her talent, struggles, and the emotional impact of her passing.
  
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• YouTuber Captain Crunch Boats Stabbed During Livestream After Heated Argument

  18-08-2026 17:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  YouTuber Captain Crunch Boats was stabbed during a livestream at a Texas dock following a heated argument. The incident, partially captured on video, is under police investigation.
  
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• Trump Spokesperson Accuses BBC of 'Seeking to Harass Him, His Family, and Supporters' in Lawsuit

  18-08-2026 17:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The BBC has requested subpoenas for Trump family members in a $10 billion (£7.5 billion) defamation lawsuit, escalating a legal battle over a documentary that allegedly misrepresented Trump's January 6 speech.
  
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• Mistress Called Police for Welfare Check on Boyfriend Who Allegedly Murdered His Teacher Wife

  18-08-2026 17:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Colorado man is arrested for murder after inconsistencies in his story about his wife's death reveal a secret double life, including a girlfriend who requested a welfare check.
  
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• Pakistani TikTok Star Shamso Bibi Shot Dead in Taxila: Four Suspects Arrested Over Fatal Shooting

  18-08-2026 17:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pakistani TikTok star Shamso Bibi was shot dead in Taxila. Her death adds to the alarming statistics of violence against women in Pakistan.
  
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• Donald Trump Hosts Viral California Lifeguard Rescue Hero Ryder Williams and Rescued Boy at White House

  18-08-2026 17:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump hosts teen lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Nathanial Rai at the White House after a viral California beach rescue, as debate grows over lifeguards' first responder status.
  
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• Kevin Hart's Once-$650M Company Is Imploding With Layoffs, Lawsuits and Absentee Leadership Claims

  18-08-2026 17:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kevin Hart's media company, Hartbeat, valued at $650 million, faces legal challenges and layoffs, raising questions about its future and Hart's involvement as a leader.
  
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• Jason Aldean Ranked Number One as Dallas Observer Releases Controversial Country Music Jerks List

  18-08-2026 17:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jason Aldean tops a new Dallas Observer ranking of 'country music's biggest jerks,' beating Morgan Wallen and Kid Rock in a sharply argued list that has set fans arguing across social media.
  
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• Drake Denied By Pinkchyu Five Times As She Says Her Cats Leave No Time For A New Partner

  18-08-2026 16:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pinkchyu, winner of Drake's viral dating show, denies romance rumours, focusing instead on career and family. Despite a genuine connection, she prioritises her ambitions and personal life
  
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• Trump Is 'Visibly Struggling to Stay Awake' and 'Weaving in and Out', Fox News Analyst Says

  18-08-2026 16:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fox News analyst Juan Williams says Donald Trump is 'visibly struggling to stay awake' as his endorsement power fades and Republicans lose key 2026 primaries ahead of high-stakes midterms.
  
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• DOJ Watchdog Probes Federal Agents Caught Letting Thousands of Fentanyl Pills Flood Streets

  18-08-2026 16:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A DOJ watchdog is probing allegations that DEA agents let huge fentanyl shipments reach New Mexico streets while building larger trafficking cases.
  
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• Trump Dismisses USS Lincoln Sailors' Complaints, Calls it 'Fake News' and Tells CNN Reporter to 'Be Quiet'

  18-08-2026 16:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump labels reports of hardship aboard USS Abraham Lincoln 'fake news', dismisses sailors' complaints and clashes with a CNN reporter at the White House.
  
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• Supreme Court Delivers Humiliating Defeat to Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

  18-08-2026 16:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump's final appeal to overturn E. Jean Carroll's $5 million civil judgment, solidifying the jury's 2023 verdict of sexual abuse and defamation.
  
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• Prince Harry 'May Never Be Happy' and Lacks a Clear Sense of Purpose, Royal Commentator Claims

  18-08-2026 16:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Royal expert Emily Andrews suggests Prince Harry may lack fulfilment despite his new life in California, highlighting ongoing identity struggles and legal challenges affecting his happiness.
  
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• Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Begins: Prosecutors Allege the Killing Was an Act of Revenge by Keffe D

  18-08-2026 16:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Duane 'Keffe D' Davis stands trial for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. The prosecution claims Davis sought revenge for his nephew's assault, leading to the fatal shooting.
  
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• Popular Pastor and Six Colleagues Completely Vanish After Shocking Police Raid in China's Jerusalem

  18-08-2026 16:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A pastor and six colleagues vanished after a police raid on an unregistered church in Wenzhou, highlighting China's crackdown on independent Christian worship.
  
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• In-N-Out Prints Bible Verses on Cups, but Gets Sued for Sacking Employee Who Wanted Sundays off for Church

  18-08-2026 16:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Arianna Rodriguez, a former In-N-Out employee, alleges religious discrimination after being fired for requesting Sundays off for church.
  
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• 'Isn't a Green Card Holder': ICE Cuffs Diabetic Grandmother of 27 Years After Judge Dismissed Case

  18-08-2026 16:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Indian-origin grandmother, previously cleared of deportation, is detained by ICE in North Carolina, raising concerns over due process and her urgent health needs.
  
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• 'I'll Never Spend a Day in Jail': Televangelist Sent to Prison After Lying About Children to IRS

  18-08-2026 15:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Televangelist Brian Carn Jr begins a nine-month prison sentence for obstructing IRS efforts, despite previous denials. His financial misconduct includes concealing assets and fabricating documents.
  
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• Corrupt Official Leaks Confidential Addresses, Dumping Targeted Neighbourhoods To Violent Rioting Mobs

  18-08-2026 15:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 62-year-old man faces misconduct charges after leaking addresses in Thetford, Norfolk, leading to violent unrest targeting asylum seekers' homes. The case highlights risks of address disclosures
  
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• Trump Posts Map Labelling Strait of Hormuz New U.S. Territory; Iran Official Calls It a 'Delusion'

  18-08-2026 15:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has intensified tensions with Iran by suggesting the Strait of Hormuz is US territory, prompting a strong response from Tehran and highlighting ongoing geopolitical disputes.
  
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• Tyson Foods Slashes 3,200 Jobs as US Cattle Herd Drops to 75-Year Low in Historic Beef Crisis

  18-08-2026 15:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tyson Foods has abruptly slashed roughly 3,200 jobs following major beef facility closures in Illinois and Utah, as a historic U.S. cattle shortage ravages the agricultural sector and supply chain.
  
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• UK Bans Chemical Used in Gel Nails Over Fertility and Reproductive Concerns as Salons Face New Rules

  18-08-2026 15:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK has banned TPO in new gel nail products over reproductive concerns, but salons may still use existing stock. Here's what the rules mean for your next manicure.
  
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• Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Dumps Nvidia, Apple, and Amazon; Buys Into Oil and Energy

  18-08-2026 15:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bridgewater Associates, led by Ray Dalio, reshaped its Q2 portfolio by cutting stakes in Amazon and Apple, while boosting investments in energy giants like Shell and PG&E.
  
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• Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Dumps Nvidia, Apple and Amazon: Buys Into Oil and Energy

  18-08-2026 15:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bridgewater Associates sold millions of shares of Mag 7 stocks like Amazon and Apple while ramping investments in energy and oil companies such as Shell and PG&E during Q2.
  
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• Who Is Mike Huckabee and Why Do Evangelicals See Him as a Potential Post-Trump Saviour in 2028?

  18-08-2026 15:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mike Huckabee 2028 speculation exposes a fierce MAGA battle over Israel, Christian Zionism and evangelical power as Trump's allies confront the fight to define his political legacy.
  
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• What Did Coroner Report Reveal About Hayden Panettiere Autopsy Following Her 'Cardiac Arrest' Death?

  18-08-2026 15:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Authorities say Hayden Panettiere died after going into cardiac arrest in South Carolina, with a preliminary autopsy finding no signs of trauma as investigators await toxicology results.
  
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• 'Desperate' Prince Harry Reportedly Set for Buckingham Palace Return in Major Royal Reconciliation Bid

  18-08-2026 15:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry is reportedly desperate to reunite with King Charles during a planned UK trip, with insiders suggesting a Buckingham Palace stay could finally heal their long-standing royal rift.
  
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