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• Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean Quits After 27 Years To Launch Tech Giant Backed AI Startup

  05-08-2026 21:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jeff Dean, a key figure in Google's AI advancements, leaves after 27 years to start Discovery Loop, a new AI venture backed by Alphabet, amid a major AI leadership reshuffle.
  
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• Fromm and Oma's Pride Dog Food Recalled: Check These Lot Codes After 3 Dog Illness Reports

  23-08-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dog owners should check recalled Fromm canned food lot codes and Oma's Pride raw chicken lot BB012729 after separate metal and Salmonella safety alerts.
  
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• Doctor Food Arrested After Narcotics Allegedly Found in Branded Sweets Bound for a Gulf Country

  23-08-2026 21:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Doctor Food, was arrested in Aakkar after a month-long investigation. Authorities previously alleged narcotics were hidden in products made at factories he owned and destined for a Gulf country.
  
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• Anthropic Eyes $2 Trillion IPO To Top SpaceX Record With $100 Billion Haul as OpenAI Rival Goes Public

  23-08-2026 21:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthropic, an AI start-up, plans a US stock market debut this autumn, potentially raising over $100 billion and valuing the company at up to $2 trillion, surpassing SpaceX's IPO record.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones: The Mad King' Finally Confirms Surprising Lyanna Stark Greenseer Theory

  23-08-2026 21:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The 'Game of Thrones' stage play 'The Mad King' reveals Lyanna Stark as a greenseer and warg, altering her historical role and connection to Rhaegar Targaryen.
  
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• Footage Shows Shirtless 15-Year-Old Suspect Opening Fire at Detroit Store, Woman, 57, Killed, Niece Critical

  23-08-2026 21:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested after a fatal shooting outside a Detroit liquor store left a woman dead and her niece critically injured. The community mourns the tragic loss.
  
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• Trump Moves To Block BBC Subpoenas for Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in $10 Billion Case

  23-08-2026 21:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump has asked a Miami federal court to block the BBC's bid to serve subpoenas on Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. in his $10 billion case.
  
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• Miami Neighbor Accused of Robbing Man at Gunpoint for $113K in Jewelry, Then Surveillance Led Police to His Apartment

  23-08-2026 21:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jacob Johnson, 60, was arrested for allegedly robbing his neighbour at gunpoint in Miami-Dade. Surveillance footage and resident records helped identify him, leading to his arrest weeks after the incident.
  
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• Women Who Out-Earn Their Husbands Are 36% More Likely To Separate, Penn Study Finds

  23-08-2026 21:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A University of Pennsylvania study finds female breadwinners face a higher risk of separation, especially with children, challenging assumptions about gender roles and highlighting work-family conflict.
  
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• Former Army Deserter David Degroat Sentenced to 44 Years for Luring Army Vet Roommate Into Deadly Ambush

  23-08-2026 21:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  David DeGroat received 44 years after pleading guilty in the death of former Army roommate Matthew McLaughlin in Taos County, New Mexico.
  
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• Erling Haaland's Dramatic New Haircut Gets Wild Reactions From Zlatan, Noel Gallagher, and Pep Guardiola

  23-08-2026 20:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland debuts a buzz cut, replacing his iconic long hair. The change sparked reactions from Zlatan Ibrahimović, Noel Gallagher, and Pep Guardiola, adding a playful twist to the new season.
  
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• After Five Years Living in Ponds, West Bengal Teen Iqbal Sheikh Is Flown to Mumbai for Specialist Treatment

  23-08-2026 20:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iqbal Sheikh, 16, has been taken from West Bengal to Mumbai for specialist assessment after spending years seeking relief in ponds.
  
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• Unrecognisable Matt Damon Goes Completely Unnoticed Watching Family Meet Goofy at Disneyland

  23-08-2026 18:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral Disneyland video shows an unrecognisable Matt Damon quietly watching a little girl meet Goofy, as the actor enjoys a low‑key family trip to the park.
  
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• Senate Passes Interim Spending Bill to Fund Government Through 11 Dec and Confirms Todd Blanche

  23-08-2026 17:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Senate passed a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, highlighting bipartisan tensions over his ties to former President Trump.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton Fans Debate Whether 'The Kardashian Curse' Actually Cancelled Out Ferrari Bad Luck

  23-08-2026 16:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fans debate if Kim Kardashian's presence has reversed Ferrari's bad luck, coinciding with Lewis Hamilton's recent success. The theory gains traction ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
  
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• Convicted Teacher Brooke Anderson Faces Lawsuit After Victim Lost Faith Due to 'Heinous Sex Acts'

  23-08-2026 16:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Convicted teacher Brooke Anderson, now serving a 30‑month sentence for abusing a student, faces a $100,000 (£73,400) lawsuit from the teen, who says her 'heinous sex acts' left him traumatised and robbed him of his faith in God.
  
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• Frustrated Rockstar Devs Forced Back to Office Only for GTA 6 to Leak Again via Crypto Scammers

  23-08-2026 16:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rockstar developers forced back to the office are frustrated as a new wave of GTA 6 leaks surfaces. Take-Two is aggressively targeting crypto scammers Cyberleek to permanently shut down the breaches.
  
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• What's Next for Karoline Leavitt After Leaving White House Role? Her New Job Revealed

  23-08-2026 16:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Karoline Leavitt has revealed she will return to Trump‑aligned super PAC MAGA Inc. as a top outside adviser after resigning as White House Press Secretary to spend more time with her young family.
  
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• Bad Bunny Sparks Fan Backlash Over Puerto Rico Water Crisis: 'I Can't Bring Water to Those Who Don't'

  23-08-2026 16:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bad Bunny's 'Cerramos en Casa' concert speech about Puerto Rico's water crisis has ignited a fierce online debate over what the megastar owes his homeland.
  
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• Who is Jake Lang? Far-Right Activist Arrested After Minneapolis Rally Sparks Clashes

  23-08-2026 16:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Far-right activist Jake Lang was arrested after his convoy drove onto a crowded pavement during a volatile Minneapolis rally, leaving several police officers injured and bringing chaos to the streets.
  
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• UK Power Plant Forced To Shut Down for Four Days in Cyber Attack Carried Out by Iran-Backed Hackers

  23-08-2026 16:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iran-linked hackers reportedly targeted a small UK power plant, forcing it offline for four days as the government warned energy companies about cyber threats.
  
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• Melania Trump Plastic Surgery Rumours: Surgeon Notes 'Subtle Changes That Could Suggest She's Had Some Work'

  23-08-2026 16:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Melania Trump's return to the White House after a month-long absence has sparked plastic surgery rumours, as a cosmetic surgeon highlights 'subtle changes' while stressing nothing is confirmed.
  
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• Meghan Markle Reportedly Loses 'The Gentlemen' Role as UK Backlash Makes Casting 'Untenable'

  23-08-2026 16:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle's reported casting in 'The Gentlemen' was allegedly withdrawn due to UK backlash, though Netflix has not confirmed the decision or the show's third season
  
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• BigXthaPlug Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges in Texas While Already on Bail From 'A Year Ago'

  23-08-2026 16:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug has been arrested again in Texas on gun, drug and drink-driving charges while still on bail over a similar case from last year.
  
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• Perez Hilton's Shocking Livestream: Blogger Reportedly Remains 'Horrified and Embarrassed' by His Breakdown

  23-08-2026 16:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Perez Hilton's recent livestream incident in Miami has left him with fragmented memories and raised questions about his future. The event underscores the challenges of public mental health crises.
  
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• Natalie Harp Controversy: Trump Aide Slammed for Fishing Content From the 'Social Media Gutter'

  23-08-2026 15:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Natalie Harp, a White House executive assistant, faces criticism for her role in managing Trump's social media, raising concerns about security clearances and communication standards.
  
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• What Happened to Ed Oliver's Son? Here's How Bills Star's 2-Year-Old Died After Pool Incident

  23-08-2026 15:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Buffalo Bills star Ed Oliver is grieving after his two-year-old son died following a pool incident near Houston, with police and the team confirming key details.
  
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• 'Facially Absurd': Trump Admin Faces Row as Unrepresented 1-Year-Old Faces Deportation

  23-08-2026 15:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 1-year-old appeared without legal representation in an Arizona immigration court, highlighting ongoing disputes over unaccompanied migrant children's legal handling amid expired government contracts.
  
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• Trump Admin Under Fire as Protected US Wild Mustangs Are Allegedly Secretly Exported for Slaughter

  23-08-2026 15:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Federal loopholes allow US wild mustangs to be sold for slaughter, despite protections. Animal welfare advocates raise concerns over the Bureau of Land Management's practices and lack of transparency.
  
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• Homeless Veterans Left on the Streets as Wisconsin Republicans Vote Down Emergency Housing Aid

  23-08-2026 15:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Two Wisconsin shelters for homeless veterans remain closed due to a political impasse over funding, leaving many without housing options. Efforts to reopen have stalled amid partisan disagreements.
  
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