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• Major Study Reveals 20% Exam Score Drop Among Students Who Relied on AI Tools

  20-08-2026 23:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A study of 26,000 Chinese students found that using generative AI for homework improved homework scores but led to a 20% drop in exam performance, highlighting the need for balanced AI use.
  
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• 'A Vital Lung of the Earth': Indonesians Beg World for Wildfire Help While Orangutans Flee the Flames

  21-08-2026 02:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Wildfires across Indonesia prompt international appeals as smoke affects Malaysia. The fires threaten an orangutan centre, with funding cuts hampering firefighting efforts amid worsening conditions.
  
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• Prince Harry Mocked Over UK Return Plot After Saying He'd Never Bring His Family Back

  21-08-2026 01:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry faces criticism over plans to return to the UK, contradicting past statements about safety concerns. Critics question the motives behind the move, suggesting financial and familial reasons.
  
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• Taylor Swift's Ex Conor Kennedy Lands on Russia International Most Wanted List Facing 10 Years for Mercenary Fighting

  21-08-2026 01:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Conor Kennedy, known for his past romance with Taylor Swift, faces a Russian arrest warrant for his service in Ukraine's International Legion, highlighting legal risks for foreign volunteers.
  
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• 'Are You Ready To Die?': Cops Identify 'Chucky' Masked Suspect Who Terrorized Female Jogger in Horrifying Philadelphia Attack

  21-08-2026 01:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A man in a 'Chucky' mask, identified as Zymire Hughes, is wanted for terrorising women in Philadelphia. Police warn he may have fled the state and urge the public to report sightings.
  
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• 'Kill the Senators': Albany ISIS Convert Arrested Over Horrifying Plot To Bomb New York State Capitol

  21-08-2026 01:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol, with federal prosecutors claiming she sought to support ISIS and target senators during a session.
  
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• Taylor Swift Fuels Album Theories as Empire State Building Flashes Green 'TS' Logo and Asks 'WhaTS Happening?'

  21-08-2026 00:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Empire State Building's green illumination has sparked speculation among Taylor Swift fans about a potential new project, with theories focusing on her 'Reputation' or debut album re-release.
  
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• Nasa's $30 Million Rescue Mission Fails, Leaving $500 Million Space Telescope Doomed To Burn Up

  21-08-2026 00:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  NASA's mission to extend the life of the Swift Observatory has failed, leading to its expected re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The rescue craft experienced technical issues, preventing a successful orbit boost.
  
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• Airline Crews Lead Radiation Cancer Toll in Harvard Analysis of 12.7 Million US Deaths

  21-08-2026 00:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals flight attendants and pilots face the highest risks of radiation-linked cancers, highlighting the need for formal radiation monitoring in aviation occupations.
  
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• EDP445 Faces Legal Jeopardy Again as Prosecutors Reopen 2021 'Cupcake' Sting Involving 13-Year-Old Decoy

  21-08-2026 00:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors are re-examining the 2021 sting operation against YouTuber EDP445 following revelations in a new documentary, which includes his on-camera admissions about attempting to meet a minor.
  
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• Singles Are Turning LinkedIn Profiles Into Background Checks Before Agreeing to a Date

  21-08-2026 00:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A survey reveals that one in five singles use LinkedIn to research potential dates, valuing professional credibility and mutual connections over traditional dating app profiles.
  
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• Crushers GC Hat Leads Online Sleuths to DeChambeau's Romance With 'World's Hottest' Hockey Player

  20-08-2026 23:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Golf star Bryson DeChambeau and model Mikayla Demaiter confirm their relationship, pieced together by online clues. The couple prefers privacy, with Demaiter supporting DeChambeau at tournaments.
  
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• 'Sons of Anarchy' Cast Reunite for Charlie Hunnam Meta Spinoff 'Legends' Without One Important Figure

  20-08-2026 23:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  FX's 'Legends', created by Charlie Hunnam, reunites 'Sons of Anarchy' stars in a meta-thriller, exploring the blurred lines between their fictional and real lives, without creator Kurt Sutter.
  
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• Emmy Nominee Charles Melton Reportedly Set To Play Kakashi Hatake as Naruto's Live-Action Actor Search Continues

  20-08-2026 23:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Charles Melton is in final talks to play Kakashi Hatake in Lionsgate's live-action Naruto film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The search for Naruto's lead actor continues.
  
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• Nuggets' Shocking Peyton Watson Trade Could Free up $10M+ in Cap Space for DeMar DeRozan or Jonathan Kuminga

  20-08-2026 23:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Denver Nuggets traded Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, gaining financial flexibility and draft picks, potentially paving the way for future roster enhancements.
  
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• World's Oldest President Returns After Record Absence as Questions Swirl Over Who Was Running Cameroon

  20-08-2026 23:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Cameroon's President Paul Biya returned after a 73-day absence, fuelling health speculations and leadership concerns. Opposition criticised his remote governance, while the government denied any institutional vacuum.
  
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• Jay-Z Paternity Battle Escalates as Alleged Son Claims Court Files Were Sealed To Hide Minor Mother

  20-08-2026 23:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rymir Satterthwaite continues his decade-long paternity dispute against Jay-Z, alleging sealed court records obscure his late mother's age at conception, while legal battles over fees and appeals persist.
  
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• Who Is Kyle Spitze? 764 Extremist Who Claimed To Groom More Than 2,600 Children Jailed for 77 Years

  20-08-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Who is Kyle Spitze? The 764 and HarmNation extremist was jailed for 77 years over child sexual exploitation material and animal-crushing videos.
  
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• Is Your Supermarket Food Safe? 'Rubbery' Fruit and Bizarre Jelly Juice Spark Terror in Viral Videos

  20-08-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Social-media posts alleging 'fake food' show unusual textures in everyday groceries. Here is what the videos prove, and what they do not.
  
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• Prosecutors Demand Mushroom Murderer Erin Patterson 'Die Behind Bars' in Explosive Court of Appeal Hearing

  20-08-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors urge Victoria's highest court to impose a life sentence on Erin Patterson, convicted of multiple murders via mushroom poisoning, arguing her crimes warrant no possibility of parole.
  
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• Tupac Murder Suspect's Lawyer Tells Jury His Client's Public Confessions Were 'Bullsh*t'

  20-08-2026 23:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, on trial for Tupac Shakur's murder, challenges his own confessions as his defence strategy, questioning the evidence behind his public admissions.
  
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• Claude AI Raises New Safety Questions as It Autonomously Designs Lab-Validated Protein Binders

  20-08-2026 23:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Claude AI designed protein binders that worked in lab tests, but the results do not prove autonomous drug discovery or independent drug creation yet.
  
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• Bitcoin Blasts Past $70,000 as Viral 'Coordinated Manipulation' Claim Puts Exchange BTC Flows Under Scrutiny

  20-08-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bitcoin broke above $70,000 as lower Treasury yields, crypto policy optimism and short liquidations fuelled the rally, while an unverified manipulation claim circulated online.
  
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• 'There's Not Conclusive Evidence': Years Responds as 192 Dog Eye Cases Reported Amid Food Recall

  20-08-2026 23:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A UK dog food brand recalls meals after 192 reports of dogs developing sudden eye conditions. The company investigates buckwheat as a potential factor, urging owners to stop feeding affected products.
  
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• Penn State Fraternity Brothers Allegedly Ran Cocaine Operation Using Snapchat and Cash Apps, Court Docs Claim

  20-08-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fourteen men linked to Penn State face charges for running a cocaine operation using Snapchat and Cash Apps, with the alleged ringleader facilitating drug distribution and digital payments.
  
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• Five Reasons 'The Duskbloods' Is FromSoftware's Most Dangerous Gamble on Nintendo Switch 2

  20-08-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  FromSoftware's new game, The Duskbloods, marks a shift from its traditional single-player RPGs to a multiplayer format on Nintendo Switch 2, posing both challenges and opportunities for the studio.
  
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• Who Is Christy Lee? Post Malone's Fiancée and Her 15-Carat Engagement Ring Worth US$2.5M

  20-08-2026 22:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Post Malone and Christy Lee are engaged after over a year of dating. The engagement, marked by a stunning diamond ring, highlights Lee's rise from private life to celebrity spotlight.
  
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• What's Wrong With Trevor Nelson? The 60-Year-Old Radio 2 DJ Speaks Out After Secret Brain Tumour Surgery

  20-08-2026 22:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio 2 presenter Trevor Nelson reveals he underwent surgery for a brain tumour, explaining his absence from radio. He shares his recovery journey and plans to return to broadcasting.
  
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• Eric Trump Rages at CNN Over Natalie Harp Motorcade Trunk Allegation Calling It 'Absolute Trash'

  20-08-2026 22:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Eric Trump defends White House aide Natalie Harp against CNN's claims of her unusual actions in Trump's motorcade, highlighting her dedication and dismissing the report as unfair.
  
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• Hundreds Rally for Lindsay Clancy, Saying Women Are 'Dismissed, Neglected and Ignored,' Demand Care Over Prison

  20-08-2026 22:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hundreds gathered outside a Plymouth courthouse to support Lindsay Clancy and raise awareness about maternal mental health, highlighting the struggles of postpartum psychosis amid her ongoing trial.
  
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