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• Long-Term Antidepressant Users May Need Slower Tapers as Withdrawal Concerns Grow

  26-08-2026 23:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Psychiatrist Mark Horowitz's experience of stopping SSRIs highlights the debate on withdrawal severity and tapering strategies, suggesting that longer treatment durations may require more gradual discontinuation.
  
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• Nearly One Million Young People Out of Work and Education as Minister Criticises Benefits System

  28-08-2026 09:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK Government's Jobs Guarantee aims to reduce youth unemployment by offering subsidised work to over 90,000 young people, addressing barriers like limited experience and low confidence
  
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• Someone Just Launched a New Twitter as Startup Challenges Elon Musk's Rights to the Name

  28-08-2026 09:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Operation Bluebird launches Twitter.now, reviving the iconic Twitter brand and challenging X's trademark rights. The new platform aims to attract former users with familiar branding and nostalgia.
  
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• Ain't in LA Singer Adela's Shocking 'Just Because She's Pretty' Comments About Manon Resurface

  28-08-2026 09:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Adéla's past comments about KATSEYE's Manon, including her 'just because she's pretty' remark, resurface online as fans debate the footage
  
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• Missing UK Asylum Children Found in 'Exploitative Situations' Amid Trafficking Fears

  28-08-2026 09:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Forty former unaccompanied asylum-seeking children remain missing from Home Office accommodation, with some who were found reportedly in exploitative situations.
  
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• UNABOMBER Trailer Reveals Ted Kaczynski's Disturbing Harvard Past as Netflix Sets Release Date and Plot

  28-08-2026 09:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Netflix's upcoming film UNABOMBER explores Ted Kaczynski's Harvard years, focusing on controversial psychological experiments and their connection to his later crimes.
  
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• Who Is Ayyoub 'Ello' El Osrouti? German Ultrarunner Who Ran 623km in 93 Hours

  28-08-2026 09:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ayyoub 'Ello' El Osrouti completed 93 loops and approximately 623km at the Last Soul Ultra in Germany.
  
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• SunTrust $240 Million Settlement Payouts: How to Check Eligibility for Claims Up to $1,000

  28-08-2026 09:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Georgia residents can claim their share of the $240M SunTrust overdraft settlement. Eligible customers could receive up to $1,000. Act before the 14 September 2026 deadline.
  
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• Six Flags Roller Coaster Brain Injury Settlement Reached Over 22-Year-Old's X2 Death: How Much Was the Payout?

  28-08-2026 08:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Six Flags Magic Mountain and a coaster supplier settled a lawsuit with the family of Christopher Hawley, who died after riding the X2 coaster. Settlement details remain confidential.
  
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• Children in Care Allegedly 'Self-Harm to Stay Safe' as Private Firms Earn £20,000 a Week

  28-08-2026 08:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Vulnerable children in England's care system may self-harm to avoid losing support, as councils pay private providers up to £20,000 a week.
  
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• Who Is the Next James Bond? 6 Actors Shortlisted for the Iconic Role To Screen-Test in September

  28-08-2026 08:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon MGM Studios has shortlisted six actors for the iconic James Bond role, including Jack Barton and Paul Mescal. Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the new film.
  
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• Dolly Parton Tribute Goes Wrong as CNN Broadcasts Photo of Impersonator Kelly Vohnn Instead of the Star

  28-08-2026 08:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  CNN apologised for mistakenly airing a photo of impersonator Kelly Vohnn during a tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away at 80. The network expressed regret for the error.
  
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• Blind Man Told He Wasn't Entitled to Benefits for 5 Years: SSA Could Demand $72K Back

  28-08-2026 08:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A legally blind SSDI recipient is appealing an SSA decision that could result in a $72,000 overpayment, raising questions about disability work rules and appeals.
  
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• Ash Trevino 'Jealous' of Her Own Daughter as Shocking Mother-Daughter Rivalry Resurfaces

  28-08-2026 08:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ash Trevino faces renewed scrutiny after old clips with her daughter resurface, including her comments about jealousy, appearance and followers
  
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• Glasgow Abduction Mystery: Three Arrested After Man Allegedly Snatched From Street

  28-08-2026 08:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Three individuals have been arrested in Glasgow following an alleged abduction. The victim was found safe, and police continue to investigate the incident's circumstances.
  
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• Peter Cullen Dies at 85 as Story Behind Optimus Prime's Iconic Voice Resurfaces

  28-08-2026 07:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, has died at 85. His brother Larry inspired Cullen's portrayal, shaping the character's enduring legacy of leadership and compassion
  
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• Who Gets Priority on UK Buses? Viral Wheelchair vs Buggies Row Sparks Fierce Debate

  28-08-2026 07:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video has reignited the debate over priority seating on UK buses, highlighting the challenges wheelchair users face when spaces are occupied by buggies.
  
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• 'Sounded Like a Bomb': Double-Decker Bus Smashes Into Home as Terrified Residents Describe Horror

  28-08-2026 07:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A double-decker bus crashed into a Norfolk home, causing significant damage but no injuries. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with residents describing the impact as explosive.
  
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• Trump Renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' as Canada Rejects Controversial Name Change

  28-08-2026 07:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America', prompting rejection from Canada and highlighting tensions between the two countries over trade and national identity
  
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• Dolly Parton Employed and Defended Trans Driver After 1990 'Sex Change Shocker' Tabloid Outing

  28-08-2026 07:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Days after Dolly Parton's death, a 1990 tabloid outing of her transgender chauffeur Jason Pirro has resurfaced, documenting her quiet trans support long before today's culture wars.
  
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• Irish Teen Allegedly Raped by Swiss Politician Was Nearly Deported After His Arrest

  28-08-2026 07:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Irish teen and her mother can remain in Switzerland after a court overturned their deportation, amidst allegations of abuse by a former Swiss politician facing serious charges.
  
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• Dolly Parton's Sister Slams Trump Over Bizarre Fake AI Photo Claiming Late Country Icon Secretly Liked Him

  28-08-2026 07:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself with Dolly Parton and claimed she 'really liked me', prompting the late singer's sister Stella to brand his behaviour 'deranged'.
  
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• Devon Again Replaces KATSEYE at Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival After Megan's Ankle Injury

  28-08-2026 07:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Devon Again replaces KATSEYE at Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields after Megan Skiendiel suffers an ankle injury during tour rehearsals ahead of the benefit festival.
  
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• Madeleine White Fedyk's Dog Dies After $10K Training as Owners Claim He Never Saw a Vet

  28-08-2026 06:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Influencer Madeleine White and musician Andrew Fedyk are investigating their dog's sudden death during a training programme, alleging negligence and seeking answers from the training company.
  
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• Esther González's Saudi Arabia Move Raises Questions After She Deleted Family Photos

  28-08-2026 06:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Spanish footballer Esther González joins Al-Qadsiah after leaving Gotham FC, amid controversy over the removal of family photos from her social media, raising questions about her move to Saudi Arabia.
  
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• Chinese Idol Yu Yuhan 'Snaps' at Fan After She Allegedly Tries To Open His Moving Car Door

  28-08-2026 06:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Yu Yuhan appeared to confront a fan after she allegedly pulled at his moving car door, sparking debate over sasaeng behaviour and his response
  
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• GTA 6 Gameplay Takes Realism to New Level as Diet and Sleep Transform Jason and Lucia

  28-08-2026 06:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rockstar has confirmed 'GTA 6' will let diet, sleep, partying, and long police chases visibly reshape Jason and Lucia, expanding a body system last seen in 2004's San Andreas.
  
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• Dolly Parton Quietly Volunteered as a Cancer Test Case So Future Patients Might One Day Be Saved

  28-08-2026 06:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton's sister Stella has revealed that the country legend offered to let doctors test experimental cancer drugs on her so future patients might one day be saved.
  
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• Brampton Mayor Calls Trump's Lake Ontario Rename 'A Bit Preposterous' as Canada Vows To Ignore Any Action

  28-08-2026 01:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown criticises Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America', highlighting Canadian opposition and the historical significance of the original name.
  
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• Trump Chopper Close Call at DCA Triggered by Radio Blind Spot, NTSB Says

  28-08-2026 00:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A communication failure led to Marine One coming dangerously close to a passenger jet near Reagan National Airport, highlighting aviation safety concerns. The NTSB is investigating the incident.
  
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