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• Google DeepMind Finds Gemini Can Shift People's Beliefs and Spending in Controlled Study

  13-08-2026 20:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Google DeepMind's Gemini 3 Pro AI model can influence beliefs and spending decisions, especially in finance, as shown in a study involving 10,101 participants across the US, UK, and India.
  
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• 'Whatever Evidence Is Secret': Detained Suspect Demands Officers Expose Nancy Guthrie Case Files

  14-08-2026 12:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The lawyer for Tucson delivery driver Carlos Palazuelos is demanding that investigators unseal the secret search warrant affidavit that tied his client to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
  
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• 'Baby Shark' Boy Set To Make K-Pop Debut 10 Years After Viral Video

  14-08-2026 12:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Park Geon-roung, the child star from Pinkfong's viral 'Baby Shark' video, is set to make his K-pop debut with a new single.
  
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• Nicole Kidman's British Vogue Cover Slammed for Looking Like AI as Fans Ask 'Who Is This?'

  14-08-2026 12:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nicole Kidman's latest British Vogue cover has sparked debate over her dramatic transformation, with fans questioning the use of digital editing and AI, while others praise the bold fashion statement.
  
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• Pete Hegseth Sparks 'High as a Kite' Claims After Viral Clip Shows Him Sweating and Repeatedly Wiping His Nose

  14-08-2026 12:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pete Hegseth's nose-wiping during a military ceremony sparked online speculation and jokes, despite no evidence of drug use.
  
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• Host Mocks MAGA Influencer Josiah Moody After Video Claiming Marital Sex for Pleasure Over Procreation Is Gay

  14-08-2026 12:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Conservative influencer Josiah Moody's claim that non-procreative sex is 'gay' sparked widespread online ridicule, highlighting differing views on marriage, contraception, and the purpose of sex.
  
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• Christy Knowings' Career, TV Legacy, and the Truth About Her Net Worth Following Her Death at 46

  14-08-2026 12:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The legacy of Christy Knowings, beloved 'All That' star, who passed away at 46. Explore her career highlights, including her impact on children's television, and tributes from fans and colleagues.
  
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• Bill Gates Warns Billions Could Die by 2027 While Touting US Water Reserve as the Only Way To Stay Safe

  14-08-2026 12:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bill Gates is falsely portrayed online as warning billions could die from water shortages by 2027. Here is what the viral claim actually says.
  
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• Elon Musk Jokes He Could Buy Britain to Protect 'Free Speech' After Viral Satirical Post

  14-08-2026 11:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's satirical quip about buying the UK highlights his history of turning jokes into reality, his free speech advocacy, and the parallels with his Twitter acquisition.
  
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• MAGA's Ultimate 'Anti-Woke' Cheat Code Exposed After Thirsting Over AI Blonde Created With a Simple Prompt

  14-08-2026 11:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A medical student in India created an AI-generated influencer, Emily Hart, to attract MAGA followers, revealing how AI can exploit political communities for profit.
  
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• Talk TV Host Andre Walker Found Guilty of Assaulting Anti-Oil Protester, Storms off Courtroom After Sentencing

  14-08-2026 11:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  TalkTV presenter Andre Walker was convicted of assaulting climate activist Dr Kush Naker during a protest at a Windsor dinner. Walker received an 18-month conditional discharge and must pay compensation.
  
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• Elon Musk Earned Tesla Worker's Annual Salary Every 4.23 Seconds: The 2.5M-to-1 Pay Gap Explained

  14-08-2026 11:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Explore the widening CEO-worker pay gap as Elon Musk's $158.3B Tesla compensation in 2025 highlights income inequality, based on the AFL-CIO's Executive Paywatch report.
  
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• MAGA Couple Goes Viral After Husband Says Sex With His Wife Is 'Gay' if It Ends in Pleasure Instead of Babies

  14-08-2026 11:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Josiah Moody, a Trump supporter, claims sex for pleasure is 'gay sex', sparking online debate. He argues sex should focus on reproduction, dismissing pleasure and contraception.
  
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• Lindsay Clancy Case Update: Chilling Phone Searches About Psychosis and Ways To Die Revealed at Trial

  14-08-2026 11:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lindsay Clancy's trial reveals her phone searches on psychosis, suicide, and sociopathy, shedding light on her mental state before allegedly killing her children. The jury must consider this evidence.
  
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• Aussie Women's Cricket Star Ashleigh Gardner Cheats With Her Teammate and Ends Marriage

  14-08-2026 11:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Australian cricket women's star Ashleigh Gardner's personal life comes under scrutiny amidst controversy over her relationship with teammate Georgia Voll
  
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• Can Anthropic Top $2T in IPO? Investors Bet Claude Maker Will Eclipse SpaceX in Record-Breaking Debut

  14-08-2026 11:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The anticipated $2T (£1.48T) Anthropic IPO is poised to surpass SpaceX, amid contrasting revenue forecasts. Discover insights into the AI investment landscape and market expectations.
  
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• 17-Year-Old High School Football Player Tragically Dies After Scary Cardiac Arrest During Practice

  14-08-2026 11:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  17-year-old Odin Hensley from Lake Travis High School passed away after suffering cardiac arrest during practice and the Texas high school football community is mourning his loss.
  
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• David Foster Slams Meghan Markle Red Carpet 'Snub' Rumours as Hurtful Lie

  14-08-2026 10:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  David Foster has denied snubbing Meghan Markle at his foundation gala, calling the speculation a 'hurtful lie' and explaining the viral footage.
  
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• USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors 'Breaking Down' After Ninth Month at Sea as Leaked Messages Expose Grim Conditions

  14-08-2026 10:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment has extended into its ninth month, raising concerns over sailor welfare due to poor living conditions, scarce supplies, and mental health challenges.
  
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• Trump Accused of Using White House Media as 'Decoys' After Secret Air Force One Escape Amid Iran Threat

  14-08-2026 10:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump faced criticism after being secretly moved off Air Force One during a Turkey trip due to an Iran-linked threat, leaving journalists and staff unaware and sparking controversy.
  
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• Jenna Ortega Buccal Fat Removal Rumours Resurface After Fans Notice Her 'Thinner' Appearance

  14-08-2026 10:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jenna Ortega's recent appearance has reignited online speculation about buccal fat removal, despite no confirmed evidence.
  
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• Putin Election Rival Boris Nadezhdin Fled Russia After His Travel Ban Mysteriously Disappeared

  14-08-2026 10:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Boris Nadezhdin, a prominent Russian opposition politician, fled to France after his travel ban was mysteriously lifted, highlighting the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent ahead of upcoming elections.
  
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• Blueface Kicks Pregnant Girlfriend Nevaeh Akira Into Pool During Livestream, Prompting Viewers To Call Police

  14-08-2026 10:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Police conducted a welfare check on Blueface's pregnant girlfriend, Nevaeh Akira, after the rapper kicked her into a pool during a Kick livestream.
  
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• Sam Altman 'Declared Dead' for 43 Minutes: Google Fell for Fake Wikipedia Assassination Claim

  14-08-2026 10:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  On August 12, 2026, a Google glitch falsely reported Sam Altman's death, highlighting challenges in digital accuracy. Wikipedia vandalism contributed to the false claim.
  
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• Lindsay Clancy's Lawyer Kevin Reddington and His 100 Murder Cases: What We Know

  14-08-2026 10:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Reddington's past includes the defence of Catherine Greig, Mo Vaughn and a woman whose case helped establish a battered-woman syndrome defence in Massachusetts.
  
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• Why Read Feminist Books?: ARMYs Slam BTS' RM and J-Hope Over Chris Brown and Usher Concert Attendance

  14-08-2026 10:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  BTS members RM and J-Hope face criticism from ARMYs after attending The R&B Tour in Toronto, with fans questioning their decision to attend given Brown's controversial history.
  
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• Trump Made Over 14,000 Trades Worth $1.06B: Democrats Push Stock Trading Ban for President

  14-08-2026 10:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The controversy over Donald Trump's stock trades, worth up to $1.06 billion, grows as Democrats push for stricter ethics rules to prevent conflicts of interest in presidential investments.
  
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• Netanyahu's 'Islamic Republic' Remark About Britain Was Really a Warning About Iran

  14-08-2026 09:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's remark about the UK as the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' has sparked controversy, highlighting tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions and strained UK-Israel relations.
  
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• Japan's 'Unprecedented' Rain Strands 7,000 at Tokyo Airport, Turning It Into a Makeshift Shelter

  14-08-2026 09:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Record-breaking rainfall in eastern Japan left thousands stranded at Narita Airport, with severe flooding causing fatalities and widespread disruption during the Bon holiday period.
  
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• Who Is Arjun Aravind? Massachusetts Teen Faces Double Murder Charges Linked to ChatGPT Family-Killing Fantasies

  14-08-2026 09:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Massachusetts teenager faces double murder charges after allegedly using ChatGPT for family-killing fantasies. The case involves the deaths of his mother and brother, with ongoing investigations.
  
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