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• Ex-NFL Player Arrested for Pulling Knife on Bus After Heated Argument With Another Passenger

  31-07-2026 08:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former NFL player Demetrius Byrd was arrested in Miami after reportedly pulling a knife during a bus altercation with a fellow passenger.
  
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• GTA 6 Delay Fears Grow as Former Rockstar Developer Warns Release Date Could Slip to May 2027

  08-08-2026 16:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Rockstar developer Mike York warns that Grand Theft Auto 6 could suffer another delay until May 2027 if standards are not met, fuelling massive anxiety across the global gaming community.
  
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• GoSkippy Insurance Threatens to Void Car Policy Over Motorist's Handmade 'Jesus Loves You' Sticker

  08-08-2026 16:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Birmingham driver is pursuing legal action after his insurer threatened to void his car policy over a handmade Christian sticker, sparking a fierce debate on religious freedom.
  
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• Why Ex-NBA Players Enes Kanter and Royce White Declare Themselves Eligible for the WNBA Draft

  08-08-2026 16:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, challenging the league's eligibility rules and sparking a debate on gender identity and inclusion.
  
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• White House Slammed for Serving 'Day-Old Fish Stew' Executive Order to Defy Supreme Court

  08-08-2026 15:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The White House is facing intense backlash after President Trump issued a controversial new executive order attempting to bypass a recent Supreme Court ruling and restrict birthright citizenship.
  
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• 'I Thought Trump Hated Bad Bunny?': White House Deletes Hypocritical TikTok After Internet Backlash

  08-08-2026 15:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The White House removed Bad Bunny's music from a TikTok video featuring Trump after backlash over using an artist previously criticised by the president. The reason for removal remains unclear.
  
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• Tech Layoffs in 2026 Already Beat Last Year's Total as Google, Zillow and TikTok Cut Hundreds

  08-08-2026 15:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tech layoffs in 2026 have already surpassed last year's total by August, with major cuts from Zillow, TikTok, Etsy, and Google, highlighting restructuring trends in the industry
  
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• How Did Brandon Clarke Die? Cause of Death Confirmed for Late NBA Star in LA

  08-08-2026 15:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Los Angeles medical examiner confirmed that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine at his home.
  
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• Local Woman Urged to Sweep Months of Emotional Abuse Under Rug Now That Aunt Is Being Nice Again

  08-08-2026 15:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A niece shares her experience of being scapegoated by family, refusing to ignore past emotional abuse despite relatives' attempts to resume normal relations without addressing the issue.
  
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• What Is in Trump's New Fifth Batch of UFO Files? Pentagon Releases Bagram Triangle and Mars Reports

  08-08-2026 14:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Pentagon's latest declassified UFO files include unresolved cases like the Bagram triangle and a mysterious sphere in Brazil, highlighting ongoing transparency efforts without confirming extraterrestrial origins.
  
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• Billionaire Pop Star to Tradwife? Taylor Swift Is Now 'Lazing About' and Baking Bread for Travis Kelce

  08-08-2026 14:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly enjoying newlywed life, balancing domestic bliss with public commitments, while considering where to buy their first marital home together.
  
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• 'Attention Addict' Perez Hilton Apologised to Celebrities He's Wronged Before Suffering Disturbing Live Stream Crisis

  08-08-2026 14:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised following a severe mental health crisis on TikTok, just weeks after the 'attention addict' apologised to Britney Spears and other stars he had wronged.
  
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• First AI to Design Brand New Viruses Leads Scientists to Warn of 'Urgent Biosafety' Concerns

  08-08-2026 14:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Researchers have used AI to design complete viral genomes that function in labs, potentially advancing medical research but raising biosafety concerns. The breakthrough could aid in combating antibiotic-resistant infections.
  
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• 'They Aren't': Reporter Rebuts Trump's 'Delusional' Claim That People Say He Is the Greatest President Ever

  08-08-2026 14:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A reporter's straightforward correction of Trump's claim to presidential greatness went viral, highlighting the importance of real-time fact-checking in political interviews.
  
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• Official Review Finds Elon Musk's DOGE Savings of $110B Riddled With 'Errors and Unreliable Data'

  08-08-2026 14:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A GAO review found that most of the £82 billion in savings claimed by Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiative were unverifiable, with significant transparency issues and incorrect estimates undermining the figures.
  
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• Are KATSEYE Disbanding? Sophia Laforteza Takes Hiatus Six Months After Manon Bannerman Retreats

  08-08-2026 14:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  KATSEYE fans face uncertainty as leader Sophia Laforteza takes a health hiatus six months after Manon Bannerman, sparking split rumours ahead of their third EP release.
  
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• US Birthright Citizenship Rules Explained: How Donald Trump's New Executive Orders Change the Law

  08-08-2026 14:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump issues new executive orders targeting specific exceptions to birthright citizenship, focusing on foreign government employees, birth tourism, and US territories, sparking legal and constitutional debates.
  
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• 'I'm a Shell of Myself': 49-Year-Old Mum Fast-Tracks Her Euthanasia Over Terrifying Dementia Decline

  08-08-2026 14:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Luna, diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's, shared her journey online before choosing euthanasia due to rapid health decline, highlighting the harsh realities of dementia in middle age.
  
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• Nancy Guthrie Abduction: FBI Searches Neighbourhood as Sleuth Asks Why Tommaso Cioni Was Behind Casita

  08-08-2026 12:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FBI has resumed its search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in Arizona, amid online speculation about her son-in-law's involvement, despite no official suspects being named in the case.
  
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• Taylor Swift Silences Trump on TikTok as President's Team Uses 'Red' to Claim Album Is About the GOP

  08-08-2026 11:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift muted Donald Trump's TikTok video, sparking online reactions. Trump's team responded by using her song 'Red' as a GOP anthem, escalating their ongoing political tension.
  
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• Google Lays Off 52 Employees in Washington, Including Engineers, Managers, and Recruiters

  08-08-2026 09:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Google is cutting 52 jobs in Washington, marking its largest layoff in the state since Alphabet's 2023 workforce reduction, affecting engineering and business roles across multiple offices.
  
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• When AI Characters Start Answering Back

  08-08-2026 03:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Character-based AI platforms, such as Chai AI, offer interactive storytelling experiences, blending fiction with reality. These platforms raise questions about privacy, emotional dependency, and the nature of digital relationships.
  
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• The White Lotus Season 4 Update: Max Greenfield Details Stressful Saint-Tropez Filming

  07-08-2026 21:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Actor Max Greenfield has opened up about the stressful secrecy surrounding his role in Season 4 of HBO's The White Lotus.
  
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• How Does Princess Eugenie's New Baby Girl Change the British Royal Line of Succession?

  07-08-2026 21:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcome their third child, a baby girl, affecting the royal line of succession. The birth moves Prince Edward and others down the line.
  
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• 'I Ain't Respondin To That' A$AP Rocky Says After Drake Disses Him and Rihanna in New Album

  07-08-2026 20:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A$AP Rocky discusses his ongoing feud with Drake, sparked by their mutual history with Rihanna. Despite past tensions, Rocky remains uninterested in prolonging the conflict.
  
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• 'Heated Rivalry' Season 2 Teases 'More Scott and Kip' as Francois Arnaud Set To Return

  07-08-2026 20:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Francois Arnaud reveals he and Robbie Graham-Kuntz will return in 'Heated Rivalry' Season 2, teasing more of Scott and Kip's storyline amidst new character introductions.
  
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• Ariana Grande Likes Revealing Therapist Post About Health Following Intensive Online Scrutiny

  07-08-2026 20:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande sparks health speculation after liking a therapist's Instagram post about personal growth, following her announcement of a break from public life,
  
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• Jeweller 'priced out' of Christmas market stall this year

  07-08-2026 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall.
  
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• Dead Sea Prophecy: Scientists Explain Why Freshwater Pools and Fish Are Appearing Now

  07-08-2026 19:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Freshwater pools, aquatic life, and blossoming greenery are appearing along the retreating shores of the Dead Sea.
  
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• Why Do We Still Shame Muzzled Dogs? Here's How Public Misconceptions Harm Responsible Owners and Their Pets

  07-08-2026 19:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dog muzzles are often misunderstood as tools for aggressive dogs. In reality, they serve various purposes, including preventing harmful ingestion and ensuring safety during vet visits or grooming.
  
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