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• Google AI's Hiking Advice Fails, Stranding Hikers on Remote Mountain

  07-09-2026 14:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Three hikers rescued on Mount Shasta after relying on AI for planning. Authorities warn against using Google's Gemini alone for backcountry trips, citing risks of poor preparation and unforeseen challenges.
  
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• D4vd Sued by Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Family as Parents Call Death Penalty 'Perfect'

  10-09-2026 15:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The parents of 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez have sued singer D4vd in Los Angeles, accusing him, his manager, his mother and his security guard of enabling abuse and a brutal killing.
  
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• Qatari Sheikh Owes London Hotel £458,000 in Unpaid Bills, So Court Lets It Sell His £23,500 Fiat

  10-09-2026 15:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Qatari sheikh faces a £458,000 Dorchester hotel judgment as a court allows the luxury hotel to sell his £23,500 limited-edition Fiat.
  
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• Venture Capitalist Predicts Pokémon Cards Would Become the 'Global Currency' After an Apocalypse

  10-09-2026 15:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Peter Levin, a gaming venture capitalist, suggests Pokémon cards could surpass cash in value if civilisation collapses, highlighting their global recognition and accessibility as key factors.
  
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• 100 Million Views: Anthropic Researcher Quits With Stark Warning That AI Could Kill Humanity

  10-09-2026 15:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quits with a chilling warning that AI could kill humanity, as insider Evan Hubinger puts the odds above 10% within a decade.
  
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• Carly Pearce Admits She Performed Drunk at a Concert: 'I Over-Served Myself... This Is Not Good'

  10-09-2026 15:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Carly Pearce reveals she once performed drunk during her 29 Tour, shares personal stories, and discusses her new album 'Honest Woman' and upcoming intimate live shows.
  
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• Mother of Black Woman Found Hanging From Tree Demands Answers as Police Investigate Potential Homicide

  10-09-2026 15:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The family of Tasia Fortune, found dead in Mississippi, seeks answers as police investigate her death as a potential homicide, awaiting autopsy results amid community concerns
  
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• 'Worst of the Worst': ICE Reportedly Sends Legal Somali Resident to Guantánamo Bay Without Warrant

  10-09-2026 15:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Somali asylum seeker Adam Abdullah was unexpectedly transferred to Guantánamo Bay, sparking legal challenges and raising concerns about immigration enforcement policies under the Trump administration.
  
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• Uganda Withdraws From Harry's Invictus Games Over 'Harry-Meghan Nonsense' and Loyalty To King Charles

  10-09-2026 14:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Uganda pulls out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games after a royal status letter, with its military chief citing loyalty to King Charles and 'Harry-Meghan nonsense'.
  
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• Taylor Swift Is 'Keeping Her Distance' From Ed Sheeran After Macklemore Backlash, Columnist Claims

  10-09-2026 14:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rob Shuter claims Taylor Swift is keeping her distance from Ed Sheeran after backlash over Macklemore's MetLife shows, but neither singer has publicly confirmed any rift.
  
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• Iran Seizes US Underwater Drone, Raising Fears Tehran Could Reverse-Engineer Its Technology

  10-09-2026 14:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran's seizure of a US Navy Dive-LD drone in the Strait of Hormuz revives fears of reverse-engineering, even as Washington insists no sensitive tech was lost.
  
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• Trump Convention Puts Hasan Piker's Underwear Photo on Giant MAGA Screen, Streamer Fires Back

  10-09-2026 14:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hasan Piker reacts in disbelief after his underwear photo appears on the jumbotron at Trump's Republican convention, declaring, 'They posted the meat pic!'
  
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• Donald Trump Proposes $5,000 'Trump Dividend' Payout for Every US Adult if Republicans Win Midterms

  10-09-2026 14:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump proposes a £3,690 'Trump dividend' for US adults if Republicans win the midterms, raising questions about funding and congressional approval.
  
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• 'Beyond Psycho': GTA 6 'Criminal Profile' Reportedly Features an Irreversible State for Players

  10-09-2026 14:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Preview reports suggest GTA 6's new Criminal Profile system can push Jason and Lucia into an irreversible "shattered" state beyond Psycho, turning playstyle into a lasting label.
  
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• Newsom Calls Trump's $5K Promise 'Taxpayer-Funded Blood Money' and Accuses Him of Trying to Buy Votes

  10-09-2026 14:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump's $5,000 payment proposal raises questions about funding and legality, with critics like California Governor Gavin Newsom labelling it as a vote-buying tactic ahead of the midterm elections.
  
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• Elon Musk Trashes Alex Gibney Documentary as Lawyer Rejects Starlink Election Implication

  10-09-2026 14:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk attacks Alex Gibney's documentary as his lawyer disputes an election-related Starlink implication and threatens legal action ahead of the film's planned US theatrical release this October.
  
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• Tattoo Artist Blasted for $50 'Kirkiversary' Neck Tattoos With 'Exact Placement' on His Death Anniversary

  10-09-2026 14:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Portland tattoo artist faces criticism for offering 'Kirkiversary' neck tattoos on the anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death, sparking debate over the promotion's intent and political implications.
  
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• MAGA Pastor Urges Voters to Stop 'Uncircumcised' People From Stealing a Jesus-Dedicated Nation

  10-09-2026 13:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  MAGA pastor Hank Kunneman urged voters to oppose 'uncircumcised' outsiders, targeting transgender people and Islam, framing political participation as a religious duty ahead of the midterm elections.
  
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• Mel Gibson Says 'The Resurrection of the Christ' Will Be an 'Acid Trip' With 'Some Crazy Stuff' Ahead

  10-09-2026 13:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mel Gibson calls his Passion of the Christ sequel an 'acid trip' and confirms English dialogue for The Resurrection of the Christ, a two-part film set for 2027 and 2028.
  
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• Woman Accuses Pastor of Abuse at 16, He Confesses and Congregation Rushes to Hug Him Instead

  10-09-2026 13:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pastor John B. Lowe II admitted to sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old during a church service, prompting an investigation and criticism over the congregation's supportive response.
  
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• Psychologist Warns of What He Calls 'Concerning' Speech and Motor Changes in Trump

  10-09-2026 13:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A psychologist's video analysis of Donald Trump's halting 9/11‑themed speech and arm movements has reignited debate over the president's health.
  
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• Moon May Have Formed in Five Hours, Scientists Say, as Believers Claim the Discovery Supports the Bible

  10-09-2026 13:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new study suggests the Moon could have formed in just five hours after a giant impact, challenging traditional models and sparking online comparisons with biblical accounts
  
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• Toledo Woman Testifies Ex-Husband Pulled Trigger Repeatedly as She Sat 'Feet Away'

  10-09-2026 13:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Toledo woman testified her ex-husband repeatedly pulled the trigger of a loaded gun during a restaurant attack, but the weapon failed to fire.
  
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• MAGA Tim Scott Branded 'Incoherent' After Trump Tribute Turns Republican Convention Into a WWE-Style Spectacle

  10-09-2026 13:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Senator Tim Scott's intense praise for Trump at the GOP convention in Dallas drew online comparisons to an SNL sketch, highlighting the theatrical loyalty displays among Republican speakers.
  
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• 'If Republicans Win, You Win': Trump Pledges $5k to Every Adult US Citizen if GOP Retains the House and Senate

  10-09-2026 13:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump promises a $5,000 payment to Americans if Republicans win Congress, but lacks details on funding and legal authority, raising feasibility concerns.
  
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• Astronomer Theorise That Extraterrestrial Megacomputers Could Soon Reveal Hidden Alien Civilisations

  10-09-2026 13:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new study suggests that advanced extraterrestrial computing systems could emit detectable waste-heat signatures, known as Slysh halos, around stars, potentially visible in the far-infrared spectrum.
  
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• Susan Sarandon Claims Hollywood 'Blacklisted' Her Over Palestine, Yet Gave Her an Eight-Minute Ovation In Venice

  10-09-2026 13:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Susan Sarandon claims her pro-Palestinian views have led to Hollywood blacklisting, affecting her career. Despite this, she received an eight-minute ovation at the Venice Film Festival.
  
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• American Missionary Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Molesting Haitian Boys After 17 Years of Mission Trips

  10-09-2026 12:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jeriah Mast, a former Ohio missionary, has pleaded guilty to abusing two boys in Haiti, facing a potential 25 to 33-year prison sentence. His admissions extend to over 30 victims.
  
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• Eight-Year-Old Kid Miraculously Rescued Several Children in Deadly Car Crash That Killed Three People

  10-09-2026 12:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Eight-year-old Amelia Freeland heroically rescued children from a burning vehicle after a fatal crash in Indiana, showcasing remarkable bravery amid tragedy. Fundraising efforts support the affected families.
  
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• Parents Giving You Money for a House? Experts Reveal Why It Could Become a Financial Headache

  10-09-2026 12:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Parental gifts fund down payments for 22% of first-time US buyers, but advisers warn of IRS limits, lender paperwork, and retirement risk.
  
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