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• FBI Reportedly Stops Probing ICE Confrontations, Raising Oversight Fears After Fatal Shootings

  20-07-2026 18:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A controversial memo suggests the FBI may stop investigating ICE shootings, raising concerns about accountability and civil rights. The government denies any change, but the debate continues.
  
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• South Carolina Primary Results: Darline Graham Wins GOP Senate Nomination With Donald Trump's Backing

  26-08-2026 16:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  South Carolina primary results show Darline Graham securing the GOP Senate nomination following a major intervention by President Donald Trump, helping her campaign prevail in a closely contested runoff.
  
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• Peter Schiff Warns Gold Above $4,600 Is Warning of a 'Full-Blown' US Debt Crisis

  26-08-2026 16:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Peter Schiff argues that rising gold prices and Treasury yields indicate waning confidence in US inflation control, predicting a sustained gold rally in tandem with a weakening US dollar.
  
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• AI-Generated Songs Banned From Australian Charts After Madonna Cover Reaches No. 4

  26-08-2026 16:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Australia's ARIA Charts will no longer allow wholly AI-generated songs, following controversy over an AI-assisted cover of Madonna's 'Like a Prayer'. New rules require music to be 'substantially human made'.
  
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• 'Earth Is Just a Tiny Rock': White House UFO Adviser Says Aliens Would Not Care Who the President Is

  26-08-2026 15:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dr Avi Loeb, a Harvard astrophysicist and UAP adviser, says hypothetical extraterrestrial visitors would likely disregard human politics, viewing Earth as a tiny part of the cosmos. His remarks coincide with ongoing UAP file disclosures.
  
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• Jennifer Garner Admits Financial 'Panic' After Divorce From Ben Affleck Left Her Feeling Broke

  26-08-2026 15:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner opened up about the financial anxiety she faced following her split from Ben Affleck and how concerns about her earning future helped shape her career and business decisions.
  
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• MAGA Influencer Who Accused Officials of Secretly Trying To Get Her in Trouble Exposed as a Pentagon Employee

  26-08-2026 15:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  MAGA influencer Jennica Pounds accused a government official of trying to lure her into an alleged 'Deep State' trap, before her previously undisclosed Pentagon role emerged during the online feud.
  
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• Callaway Golf Stock Slips 2% Following Viral Ad Showing Female Golfer Being Shoved

  26-08-2026 15:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Callaway Golf faces backlash after an ad featuring a male golfer shoving a female golfer went viral, prompting public apologies and raising concerns about the company's appeal to female golfers.
  
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• Bill Gates Warns AI Could 'Stunt Our Kids' Development' and Lead To Many Jobs Disappearing Forever

  26-08-2026 15:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bill Gates warns that artificial intelligence could stunt children's development and wipe out many jobs forever, urging governments to act before the social damage hits.
  
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• Judge Dismisses Navy Engineer's Rape Lawsuit, Says Alleged Assault by Captain Was Work Injury

  26-08-2026 15:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Navy engineer's lawsuit over an alleged rape aboard a military ship was dismissed after the Labor Department determined her claim fell under federal workers' compensation law, raising concerns about the system's handling of such cases.
  
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• Taylor Swift Shares Spotlight Coping Mechanisms and Tells Critics That 'You Chose This Every Day'

  26-08-2026 15:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift has shared the coping mechanisms she uses to handle fame and criticism, saying her love of music makes the pressures surrounding her career worthwhile.
  
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• Dolly Parton Final Interview: Country Star Opened Up About 'Hard Times With My Health'

  26-08-2026 15:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In her final interview, Dolly Parton candidly discussed her health struggles and determination to keep working before her death at 80, highlighting her resilience during her final months.
  
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• Higher Energy Bills to Hit Millions of Britons from October: Ofgem Cap Reaches 3-Year High

  26-08-2026 15:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  From October 1, Ofgem's energy cap rises 4%, pushing typical UK bills to £1,723 annually. This affects 22 million households, with insights from Cornwall Insight on the highest bills in three years.
  
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• Kylie Jenner, Timothee Chalamet Dating: Makeup Mogul Says 'No Reason for Me to Have a Surrogate' for Baby 3

  26-08-2026 15:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kylie Jenner has addressed her plans for more children while dating Timothée Chalamet, revealing why using a surrogate for a third child remains off the table for now.
  
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• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Resignation Calls Mount After Two Unvaccinated People Die From Recent Measles

  26-08-2026 15:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces calls to resign after two unvaccinated individuals died after contracting measles in Pennsylvania, highlighting renewed scrutiny of his controversial vaccine stance amid a significant outbreak.
  
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• AI May Be Hitting Young Workers First as Employment Gap Widens to 19%

  26-08-2026 15:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Stanford research finds a 19% employment gap among young workers in AI-exposed roles, with reduced hiring driving the trend rather than widespread layoffs.
  
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• Meghan Markle Reportedly Arranging an 'Exit Strategy' as Family Prepares for Extended UK Stay

  26-08-2026 15:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry plan a six-month UK stay with their children, testing the waters for a potential return while maintaining an exit strategy to California.
  
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• Drake Likes Fan Video Calling Him the 'Goat' While Fuelling New 'Fear of Missing Out' Album Rumours

  26-08-2026 15:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Drake has ignited fan speculation by teasing a new album, 'FEAR OF MISSING OUT', on Instagram, following his recent triple-album release. Fans are divided on whether a fourth album is imminent.
  
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• Donald Trump Looks Like 'Open Can of Spam' Without Orange Bronx Bronzer, Anthony Scaramucci Claims

  26-08-2026 15:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthony Scaramucci reveals Donald Trump's use of a Bronx bronzer for his iconic tan, criticises his former boss, and discusses his brief White House tenure.
  
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• Rockstar Calls GTA 6 Leak 'Heartbreaking' but Says Game Is Almost Finished

  26-08-2026 15:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rockstar Games has addressed the recent GTA 6 leak, describing it as 'heartbreaking' while saying development is 'nearly there'. An official extended preview will debut on Netflix and YouTube on 27 August.
  
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• ICE Detention Security Guard Caught on Camera Robbing $5,000 Cash From Migrant Right Before Deportation

  26-08-2026 15:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Miami detention centre guard was arrested for allegedly stealing £3,950 from a detainee, raising further concerns about the facility's management and contractor Akima Protective Services.
  
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• Dolly Parton Said She Still Has 'So Many Things I Want to Achieve' in Heartbreaking Final Interview

  26-08-2026 15:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Four days before her death, Dolly Parton spoke candidly about her health, quitting touring and her wild plan for a high-tech avatar show in Nashville.
  
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• Bitcoin's Best August Since 2017 Remains 38% Below October Record

  26-08-2026 15:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The factors behind Bitcoin's recent 22.6% surge to $78,729 include market dynamics and investor challenges; learn why those who bought at last year's peak still face a 60% climb to break even.
  
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• California Man Arrested at Capitol After Hauling Guillotine Across Country in Pickup

  26-08-2026 14:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A California man was arrested near the US Capitol after police found a guillotine in his truck. Investigators are probing his motives for the cross-country journey with the device.
  
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• Trump Portfolio Bought Up to $500K in Boeing on Same Day the Company Won $880M Navy Deal

  26-08-2026 14:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure shows his investment accounts bought Boeing and SpaceX shares alongside more than 1,000 other June transactions, renewing scrutiny of his financial interests in companies that do business with the federal government.
  
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• UK Government Urges Britons To Follow 'War Book' Stockpiling Advice Amid Rising Cyber Threats

  26-08-2026 14:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK government plans updated 'war book' guidance urging households to keep basic supplies at home amid growing concerns over cyber attacks and extreme weather.
  
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• Trump UFO Disclosure: White House Adviser Dr Avi Loeb Discusses Alien Technology and UAP Policy

  26-08-2026 14:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump's UFO disclosure campaign, led by Dr Avi Loeb, aims to increase transparency about UAPs, though no confirmed alien technology has been revealed yet
  
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• Lawmakers Expose Israeli Torture of Sick Twenty-Year-Old American Student Detained Without Trial

  26-08-2026 14:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US lawmakers demand Israel free sick US student Sama Safi amid torture claims, legal concerns and warnings over her health.
  
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• Trump's 'Lake America' Plan Gets Torched by Michigan Democrat Debbie Dingell With One Savage 'Lake Natalie' Line

  26-08-2026 14:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Debbie Dingell torches Trump's 'Lake America' plan with a savage 'Lake Natalie' jab, putting Natalie Harp's controversial role and 'unhealthy obsession' claims back in the spotlight.
  
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• Mark Cuban Blasts Facebook as 'Worst of the Worst' Over AI Scams Using His Image and Voice

  26-08-2026 14:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mark Cuban accuses Meta's Facebook of allowing AI-generated ads using his likeness to promote unendorsed products, highlighting broader issues of AI scams and questioning Meta's corporate culture.
  
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