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• Evacuations Ordered As 30-Acre Brush Fire Threatens Homes And Forces Power Shutdowns in Sparks, Nevada

  17-06-2026 08:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A fast-moving fire in Sparks, Nevada, prompted evacuations and power shut-offs as emergency crews battled to contain the 30-acre blaze threatening nearby homes.
  
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• Restaurant Owner in Onalaska Launches His Own Protest Across the Street After Backlash Over Female Server Remarks

  18-06-2026 11:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tony Angelini, a restaurant owner, stages a counter protest after backlash over sexist remarks about female servers, sparking a viral debate on workplace respect and gender issues.
  
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• Kim Kardashian Faces Backlash as Daughter North West, 13, Announces First Tour Despite Past 'Normal Life' Promise

  18-06-2026 11:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kim Kardashian faces backlash after North West, 13, announces a 14-city tour, with fans revisiting her 'normal life' comments amid viral debate
  
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• Retiring Soon? These 3 Debts Could Slash Your Social Security Income

  18-06-2026 11:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rising debt, including credit cards and federal obligations, impacts American retirees' finances. Learn strategies for managing housing costs and securing your retirement.
  
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• 'She's Using the Baby Like A Prop': Emily Ratajkowski Says She Wanted to Feel 'Desired' Again Following Divorce

  18-06-2026 11:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Emily Ratajkowski reveals her struggle to reconnect with her identity post-divorce and motherhood, sparking debate over her privileged perspective versus common parental experiences.
  
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• 'Aliens Will Kidnap FIFA Stars in Miami': Brazilian Psychic's Wild World Cup Prediction Goes Massively Viral

  18-06-2026 10:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Brazilian influencer's prediction of a mass UFO abduction at a Miami match has sparked memes, jokes and disbelief online.
  
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• Meta Sued for Over $100 Million by Eminem's Team for Illegally Using 243 Songs

  18-06-2026 10:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US judge has allowed Eight Mile Style's copyright lawsuit against Meta to proceed, alleging unauthorised use of Eminem's songs on its platforms, seeking damages up to $109.3 million.
  
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• UFO Expert Says People 'Have Been Ready', Demands Government To 'Show The Alien'

  18-06-2026 10:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Neil deGrasse Tyson calls for government transparency on UFO, UAP and extraterrestrial evidence, arguing that public exposure to sci-fi has prepared society for potential alien revelations.
  
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• Welsh Refugee Council Video Using 12-Year-Old Girls to Welcome Migrants Resurfaces Amid Grooming Gangs Report

  18-06-2026 10:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The clip featuring Year 7 pupils welcoming refugees has resurfaced as social media users revisit questions around safeguarding and migration.
  
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• Royal Family Slammed for Staying Silent as Grooming Gangs Report Shocks Britain: 'Where Are They?'

  18-06-2026 10:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Critics question why King Charles and Prince William remain silent as Rupert Lowe's report sparks fresh debate over decades of institutional failures.
  
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• 3-Year-Old Dies While Swimming In Home Pool Due To 'Freak Accident' Caused By 'Cheap Life Vest'

  18-06-2026 09:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A toddler drowned and died while swimming in a home pool in Georgia, emphasising the critical need for properly made and fitted life vests.
  
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• 10 Photos of Asha Banks: Meet the 'My Fault: London' and 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' Actress

  18-06-2026 09:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  With 'Your Fault: London' now streaming on Prime Video, interest is growing in rising British star Asha Banks, the actress and singer known for 'My Fault: London' and 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.'
  
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• Female Passenger Catches Uniformed Driver Scrolling Through Vile WhatsApp Chat Group Rating Women's Bodies

  18-06-2026 09:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Milan's public transport workers are under investigation for allegedly misusing security cameras to target female commuters, sparking outrage and demands for accountability.
  
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• NBA Rumours: LeBron James To Stay With Lakers And Bring In Old Teammate For Epic Reunion

  18-06-2026 09:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  LeBron James is expected to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, with potential interest in reuniting with a former teammate.
  
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• A Hug, a 'Swoon' Caption and a Shock Divorce: Why Chad Kroeger Was Dragged Into Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO Split Rumours

  18-06-2026 09:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A resurfaced hug clip and 'swoon' caption fuel rumours linking Chad Kroeger to Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO's shock divorce narrative online
  
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• 84-Year-Old Woman Loses $45,500 From Retirement Account: Dave Ramsey Calls It 'Scary'

  18-06-2026 09:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An 84-year-old woman lost $45,500 to identity theft, and Dave Ramsey says the firm should refund her. Learn about the rising threat of financial fraud against older savers and how to protect your investments.
  
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• Apple Price Hike on iPhone, Mac and iPad 'Unavoidable' as AI Drives Memory Chip Costs Up Fourfold

  18-06-2026 09:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook says iPhone, Mac, and iPad price hikes are 'unavoidable' as memory chip costs quadruple, leaving US buyers facing a $540-plus Christmas upgrade hit.
  
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• Lee Andrews Breaks Silence After Dubai Jail Ordeal, Thanks Katie Price Amid Explosive Exposé Claims

  18-06-2026 09:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lee Andrews breaks his silence after his Dubai prison ordeal, thanking Katie Price while she reportedly plot a tell-all 'How to Con a Conman' exposé.
  
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• Daveigh Chase Dies at 35: A Look Back at Her Biggest Roles, From 'Lilo & Stitch' to 'The Ring'

  18-06-2026 09:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Daveigh Chase, known for roles in 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch,' has died at 35. Her career included memorable performances in film and television, leaving a lasting impact on fans.
  
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• Narcos Star Wagner Moura Eyed as Villain Opposite Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in Ocean's Prequel

  18-06-2026 09:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Wagner Moura is in talks to play the villain in Warner Bros' Ocean's prequel, starring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper. The film, directed by Cooper, explores Danny Ocean's parents' heist adventures
  
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• UK Prime Minister's AI Adviser Named on Leaked Peter Thiel 'Dialog' Guest List

  18-06-2026 09:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A leaked attendee list from Dialog reveals influential figures, including AI strategist Matt Clifford, highlighting the private network's role in shaping global technology and policy discussions.
  
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• 76-Year-Old Nearly Lost His $3 Million Retirement to a Scam: AI Flagged the Fraud

  18-06-2026 09:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  TIAA's AI and staff thwarted a $3 million retirement scam, highlighting how technology and teamwork protect older savers. Learn more about safeguarding your financial future.
  
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• 10 Photos of Thais Ramone as New Details Surface in Patrick Mendes Domestic Violence Case

  18-06-2026 08:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  New police bodycam footage has renewed interest in the domestic battery case involving 90 Day Fiancé star Thais Ramone, whose arrest following a dispute with estranged husband Patrick Mendes was later dismissed.
  
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• Who Fires the Sales Team During a Major Launch? Shock Rivian Layoffs Hit Hundreds as New R2 SUV Takes the Road

  18-06-2026 08:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rivian has laid off hundreds of employees shortly after launching its R2 SUV, aiming to cut costs and improve profitability amidst ongoing financial challenges.
  
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• 'I Can't Pay!': Will Smith Associate Begs Judge for Mercy After Jada Pinkett Smith Wins £24K Legal Fees Fight

  18-06-2026 08:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bilaal Salaam, citing homelessness, asks a US court to reconsider a $32,000 legal fee order to Jada Pinkett Smith after his lawsuit was dismissed, highlighting financial distress.
  
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• 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Spirited Away' Star Daveigh Chase's GoFundMe Faces Questions After Her Death

  18-06-2026 08:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Family and a former manager of Daveigh Chase dispute a GoFundMe campaign's legitimacy, questioning the organiser's claims and urging fans to withhold donations until further verification.
  
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• Andrew Tate Loses $95,000 on Bitcoin Trade, Then Opens Another 40x Leveraged Bet

  18-06-2026 08:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Andrew Tate lost $95,000 on a leveraged Bitcoin trade, then opened a $1 million short. His history includes 107 liquidations, highlighting the risks of high-leverage crypto trading.
  
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• 10 Photos of Daveigh Chase, 35: Remembering the 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring' Actress After Death

  18-06-2026 08:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Daveigh Chase, known for roles in 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring', has died at 35 in Los Angeles due to severe medical complications, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances.
  
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• Who Was Joshua Baer? Inside Tragic Death of 50-Year-Old Tech 'Godfather' Killed In Laredo Jet Crash

  18-06-2026 08:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Joshua Baer, a pivotal figure in Austin's tech scene, tragically died in a plane crash in Laredo. The crash, involving a Cessna 680A, is under investigation by the FAA.
  
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• Luigi Mangione Psychiatric Defence Could Slash UnitedHealthcare Trial to Manslaughter, Not Insanity

  18-06-2026 08:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue extreme emotional disturbance at his September trial in a strategy that could reduce his charge from murder to manslaughter.
  
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