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• How much money do you give for a wedding gift?

  24-07-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.
  
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• Ancient Aliens Mars Theory: Bizarre Claims Suggest Metropolis Existed Next to Long-Lost Ocean

  19-08-2026 14:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A UFO researcher claims a Martian metropolis once existed on a vanished ocean's shore, sparking debate between enthusiasts and scientists over the Cydonia region's landforms and their origins.
  
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• 'Peddle His Poison': ICE Arrests Man Accused of Holding 126kg of Meth

  19-08-2026 14:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US officials say Mexican national Pedro Guadarrama‑Loza, previously deported twice, was arrested in Georgia after a controlled delivery led agents to 126kg of methamphetamine at a home.
  
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• Three-Time Trump Voter Shocked To Find Out Her 'No-War President' Actually Loves Launching New Wars

  19-08-2026 14:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Florida Trump supporter regrets her votes due to his recent military actions, highlighting a shift in his base's perception of his foreign policy.
  
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• Jaden Newman Video Leak: Father Jamie Faced No Law After August 18 Stream Despite Platform Regulations

  19-08-2026 14:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The controversy over Jaden Newman's alleged private footage highlights legal nuances under the TAKE IT DOWN Act and the family's public response, raising questions about privacy and online conduct.
  
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• Melania Trump's Alleged 'Punishment' for Donald Trump Revealed After Years of White House Aide Controversies

  19-08-2026 14:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An old report about Melania Trump's alleged reaction to Hope Hicks resurfaces as Margo Martin gains attention for her close access to Donald Trump, raising questions about female aides' visibility.
  
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• Teacher Fired for Blaming Campus Bullying on 'His Majesty, King Trump' Sues School District for Millions

  19-08-2026 14:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Beverly Hills history teacher is suing her former district, claiming she was unlawfully fired over a post blaming a pro‑Trump student rally and 'His Majesty, King Trump' for campus bullying.
  
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• Penn State Fraternities Allegedly Forced Pledges To Cut and Package Bulk Cocaine as Official Initiation Hazing

  19-08-2026 14:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fourteen people, including Penn State students, face charges for allegedly running a cocaine trafficking operation through fraternities, using pledges for drug packaging.
  
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• Harvard Forced To Pay $53M Settlement Over Sick Morgue Manager Trafficking Donated Corpses Online

  19-08-2026 14:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harvard University will pay £39.3 million to settle lawsuits after a morgue manager sold donated human remains. The settlement compensates affected families and includes new programme safeguards.
  
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• CEO Who Fired 900 on Zoom and Called Staff 'Monkeys' Is Being Sued by His Very Own Company

  19-08-2026 14:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Vishal Garg, former CEO of Better Home & Finance, faces a lawsuit for allegedly violating securities laws in his attempt to regain control after being ousted for financial mismanagement.
  
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• Trump Holds 'Dementia' Cheat Sheet Once Used by MAGAs To Attack Biden, Sparking Hypocrisy Claims

  19-08-2026 14:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Photo of Trump holding a briefing card reignites debate over mental fitness and double standards after years of Republican attacks on Biden's cue cards.
  
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• Peter Thiel Targeted By Protesters Dressed in Gandalf Outfit Outside Home Over Palantir Surveillance

  19-08-2026 14:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gandalf-costumed protesters target Peter Thiel's Buenos Aires home, using his Tolkien branding to challenge Palantir's role in US government surveillance.
  
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• Proposed Detention Plan Would Reportedly Pack Eight Migrant Kids Into a Room Sharing Only One Toilet

  19-08-2026 14:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's administration is planning vast new 'emergency influx' campuses to detain thousands of unaccompanied migrant children, with up to eight minors sharing a room and a single toilet.
  
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• AI Now Decides Who Gets Fired at Major US Firms as 43% Managers Let It Make Layoff Calls Alone

  19-08-2026 14:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A survey reveals that 59% of US managers use AI in layoff decisions, with 43% allowing AI to finalise decisions without human review.
  
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• FBI Reveals Thomas Crooks Targeted Anti-Trump Signs Days Before Trump Assassination Attempt

  19-08-2026 13:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Thomas Crooks was reportedly seen targeting anti-Trump signs just days before shooting at Donald Trump, offering fresh clues about his political beliefs but no clear motive.
  
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• GTA 6 Release Date News and Updates: Potential Australia Censorship and Regional Bans Examined

  19-08-2026 13:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Regulatory moves against new horror title Halloween: The Game in Australia and New Zealand have raised fresh questions over how GTA 6 will fare when it launches this November.
  
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• J. Cole Gets Emotional Performing 'Love Yourz' After Seeing Family of Late Fan Whose Obituary Mentioned Him

  19-08-2026 13:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  J. Cole's emotional performance of 'Love Yourz' in Cleveland went viral after fans connected it to Collin Griffin, a young cancer patient and fan who met Cole before passing away in 2018.
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Reportedly Lost to Cat Videos Because They Lack 'Paying Customers' Now

  19-08-2026 13:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face a harsh Hollywood reality check as their Girl Scout documentary, Cookie Queens, is shockingly outperformed at the box office by a viral cat video compilation.
  
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• Ariana Grande Says She Is a 'Specimen in a Petri Dish' While Showing off Her 'I Do Love You' Tattoo

  19-08-2026 13:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande has unveiled a new 'I do love you' tattoo on her collarbone, believed to match an inking worn by dancer Ricky Alvarez, while lamenting feeling like 'a specimen in a petri dish.'
  
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• Billionaire's Wife Rejects $723M Offer, Demands $6.2B in Divorce: Judge Blocks Testimony in Courtroom Bombshell

  19-08-2026 12:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  New Jersey billionaire John Overdeck's divorce involves a $6.2B dispute over Two Sigma Investments, with legal battles and potential impacts on the hedge fund's future.
  
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• Federal Judge Rules Elon Musk's Million Dollar Voter Payout Was Rigged as Fraud Lawsuit Moves to Trial

  19-08-2026 12:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A federal judge in Texas has refused to dismiss a massive fraud lawsuit against Elon Musk, ruling that his controversial million-dollar voter payout scheme may have been deliberately rigged.
  
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• Vietnam Sentences Pastor to 7.5 Years in Shocking Move to 'Intimidate Members Into Abandoning Their Faith'

  19-08-2026 12:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Vietnamese court has sentenced Montagnard Protestant pastor Y Nuen Ayun to seven-and-a-half years in prison for supposedly undermining national unity, sparking outrage from human rights groups.
  
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• Israel's Ben-Gvir Shows Off Gallows With Viewing Booths for Families to Witness Palestinian Executions

  19-08-2026 12:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Israel's National Security Minister unveils a new execution facility, fulfilling a controversial election promise. The move faces legal challenges and backlash, particularly over its impact on Palestinian prisoners.
  
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• Goldman Sachs Says Space Economy Will Reach $1.8T by 2035: Elon Musk Predicts It'll Be 'Much Bigger'

  19-08-2026 12:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Goldman Sachs' $1.8 trillion forecast could boost the UK space industry, while Musk predicts even more growth. Discover key drivers and investment opportunities.
  
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• The Exodus Continues: How California Business Owners Are Reacting to the Proposed Wealth Tax

  19-08-2026 12:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  With Prop 40's odds under 35 percent and over $129 million raised by billionaires to kill it, California's tax trajectory still signals one thing to SMEs: redomesticate now or pay more later.
  
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• Why International Money Keeps Flowing Into Barcelona Property

  19-08-2026 12:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Barcelona's property prices continue to rise, driven by strong demand and foreign interest, despite policy changes affecting non-EU buyers. Key districts like Eixample and Diagonal Mar remain highly sought after.
  
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• Tag Markets: What One Million Clients Means for the Next Chapter

  19-08-2026 12:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tag Markets has surpassed one million clients, marking significant growth since its 2023 inception. The brokerage now focuses on deepening client relationships through innovative trading solutions and educational resources.
  
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• Ontario's Online Casinos Are Putting More Focus on Live Dealer Gaming

  19-08-2026 12:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ontario's online casino market is evolving with live dealer games, offering real-time interactions and diverse formats. This shift is driven by regulatory changes and the need for market differentiation.
  
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• UK Retail Slump Deepens: Why Shoppers Are Still Holding Back Despite Easing Inflation

  19-08-2026 12:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Despite easing inflation, UK retailers face challenges as consumer confidence remains low. Shoppers prioritise essentials, impacting economic growth and retail sales, with spending patterns shaped by ongoing economic uncertainty.
  
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• Student Finds 49 Gold Bars and 4,000 Coins Worth $10.5M in First Week at Work: Police Seize Treasure

  19-08-2026 11:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A student working part-time in his first week on a Belgian construction site uncovered 49 gold bars and 4,000 coins worth $10.5M, but police seized the treasure as investigators seek its rightful owner.
  
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