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• Microsoft's $69 Billion Xbox Gamble Ends in 3,200 Job Cuts as Five Studios Face Axe

  07-07-2026 08:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Xbox is undergoing a major restructuring, cutting 3,200 jobs and spinning off five studios, as Microsoft shifts focus towards AI and addresses declining profit margins.
  
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• Arizona Pastor Dale Partridge Says God Assigned Black People To 'Subordination' And Calls For Recolonising Africa

  09-07-2026 14:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Arizona pastor Dale Partridge is under fire after preaching that Black people were divinely assigned to subordination and calling for the recolonisation of Africa.
  
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• 'He'll Get Nothing': Expert Suggests Prince Harry's Reconciliation Efforts Are Financially Motivated

  09-07-2026 14:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A royal expert claims Prince Harry 'knows he'll get nothing' when Prince William is king, raising questions over whether his push to reconcile with King Charles is driven by money as well as emotion.
  
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• Telstra Outage Update: Triple Zero Calls Hit By Secondary Fault After 'Fix'

  09-07-2026 14:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Telstra is facing scrutiny after a nationwide outage and a secondary fault left some Triple Zero calls failing even after the company said services were restored, prompting 639 welfare checks and rail disruptions across Australia.
  
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• Can Your Robotaxi Snitch on You? Waymo Reports Teen Passengers To Police for Drinking and Using Toy Guns

  09-07-2026 14:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Two teenagers were detained after a Waymo robotaxi reportedly alerted police to drinking and the use of toy guns inside the vehicle.
  
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• Separated Beds and Missing Silverware: Ex-White House Staff Revive Claims About Donald Trump's 'Disgusting' White House Habits

  09-07-2026 14:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Maggie Haberman's new book reveals intimate details of Donald Trump's White House habits, including separate bedrooms, late-night snacking, and missing silverware.
  
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• Trump Denies £170 Million Blizzard Aid To Four Democratic States While Approving £634 Million For States That Backed Him

  09-07-2026 14:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump denied blizzard recovery aid to four Democratic-led states while approving funds for Republican states, sparking allegations of partisan bias in disaster relief decisions.
  
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• ICE Agents Fatally Shoot Unarmed Houston Father Of Three Who Panicked and Mistook Masked Officers For Intruders

  09-07-2026 14:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston, prompting calls for an independent investigation and legal action from Mexico.
  
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• Paraguayan Senator Faces Probe For 'Racist' Remark Saying Kylian Mbappé Was 'Desperately Trying' To Be French

  09-07-2026 14:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  France has opened an investigation into racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla against Kylian Mbappé, following Paraguay's World Cup defeat.
  
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• Trump's Hand Bruises Resurface At NATO Summit, Renewing Questions Over White House Stance On His Health

  09-07-2026 14:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's health is questioned again after visible bruises and swelling were noticed during the NATO summit, raising concerns about transparency from the White House regarding his condition.
  
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• Nancy Guthrie Case Grips Tucson After Pima Sheriff's 'Community Alert'

  09-07-2026 14:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A new 'community alert' from the Pima County Sheriff's Department about a local shooting has reignited public scrutiny of the still‑unsolved Nancy Guthrie case.
  
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• How to handle Data (Use and Access) Act rules

  09-07-2026 14:01 via growthbusiness.co.uk
  
  By Becky White on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success
  Under the new rules for the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, organisations that act as data controllers now need to have a clear process for handling data protection complaints.Businesses now need to give individuals a clear way to complain directly to them about how their personal data has been handled. They also need to acknowledge data protection complaints within 30 days, investigate them without undue delay, keep the
  
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• Thousands Left Without Water As Thames Water Crisis Hits London In Blistering Heat

  09-07-2026 13:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Thames Water faces infrastructure issues during Britain's third heatwave, affecting water supply in London and Home Counties. Residents experience no water or low pressure as temperatures soar.
  
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• Hollywood Vs Zuckerberg: CAA Warns Meta's AI Image Tool Needs A Major Privacy Overhaul

  09-07-2026 13:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Creative Artists Agency urges Meta to enhance consent measures for its AI tool, Muse Image, advocating for creators' control over their digital likenesses and stronger default protections.
  
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• Fired By Ford Over A $1.95 Cookie: Veteran Electrician Wins Job Back And Refuses To Return

  09-07-2026 13:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Kentucky Ford worker was fired for allegedly stealing a $1.95 cookie, despite providing proof of payment. The incident raises questions about Ford's zero tolerance policy and kiosk reliability.
  
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• 'Storage Wars' Alum Darrell Sheets Cited Facebook Cyberbullying in Suicide Note: Report

  09-07-2026 13:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Police reports reveal that 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets' suicide was linked to Facebook bullying, highlighting the impact of online harassment. Friends and family remember him fondly.
  
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• 'Now I Can't Say Anything': Federal Employees Fear Retaliation After Trump Strips Civil Service Protections

  09-07-2026 13:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Thousands of US federal employees express concern over job security after the Trump administration removes civil service protections, reclassifying nearly 8,000 workers under a new policy.
  
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• Count Binface Refuses To Reveal Identity on BBC Ahead of Nigel Farage By-Election Showdown

  09-07-2026 13:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Count Binface, a satirical candidate, refused to remove his costume during a BBC interview, maintaining his comic persona as he challenges Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.
  
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• Is Mitch McConnell Dead? MAGA Explodes at GOP Leadership Over Alleged Health Cover-Up

  09-07-2026 13:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  MAGA influencers fuel speculation about Mitch McConnell's health as GOP leaders attempt to address concerns amidst limited public updates, sparking controversy and conspiracy theories.
  
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• 80 and Struggling: Trump's Air Force One Leg Scare Revives the Relentless Debate Over Presidential Age Limits

  09-07-2026 13:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video of President Trump's cautious climb into Air Force One and a verbal slip during a speech have reignited debates about his health and age, sparking widespread social media discussion.
  
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• From Seizing Voting Machines to Troops at Polls: Lawfare Warns of Donald Trump's Alleged 2026 Playbook

  09-07-2026 13:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Legal scholars warn that Donald Trump and his allies are openly discussing a 2026 midterm 'playbook' that could drag the US military into election disputes, despite longstanding laws meant to keep troops away from the polls.
  
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• Bonnie Tyler Dies At 75: World Mourns The Voice Of 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'

  09-07-2026 13:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bonnie Tyler, famed for hits like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has died at 75 in Portugal after complications from surgery. Her legacy as a music icon endures
  
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• Jack Antonoff vs Margaret Qualley Net Worth: Who's Richer Amid Breakup Rumours?

  09-07-2026 12:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley are reportedly separating after nearly three years of marriage. Speculation grows as Antonoff is seen wearing his wedding ring, while their net worths are compared.
  
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• Jim Cramer Backs Walmart After 18% Slump: 'Buy It', Amid Falling Fuel Prices

  09-07-2026 12:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jim Cramer sees Walmart's 18% decline as a buy opportunity. Falling fuel prices and potential tariff refunds could lead to price cuts, making Walmart shares attractive today.
  
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• Tyler Perry Faces Potential New Sexual Abuse Claims After Lawyer Says More Victims Are Speaking Out

  09-07-2026 12:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tyler Perry may face additional legal action as more alleged victims come forward following lawsuits accusing him of misconduct. Attorney Tony Buzbee suggests further claims could emerge.
  
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• IShowSpeed World Cup Racism: Argentina Fan Denies Vile Abuse as FIFA Launches Major Investigation

  09-07-2026 12:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  FIFA is investigating alleged racist abuse against streamer IShowSpeed during two World Cup matches involving Argentina, sparking widespread online condemnation and calls for action.
  
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• Microsoft's Biggest Gaming Layoffs Hit 37-Year Veteran Engineer Behind Xbox Backward Compatibility

  09-07-2026 11:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs as part of a major companywide restructuring, including the Xbox division, impacting the gaming industry and veteran developers like Kevin LaChapelle.
  
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• Trump Disaster Aid Gap Revealed: Rhode Island Denied at 10 Times the Threshold as Red States Got Approved

  09-07-2026 11:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump denied $227 million in blizzard aid to four Democratic-led states days after approving relief for Republican states with far smaller damage claims.
  
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• 10 Photos of Margaret Qualley After She Wiped Wedding Photos With Jack Antonoff From Instagram Amid Reported Split

  09-07-2026 11:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Margaret Qualley removed wedding photos with Jack Antonoff from Instagram as split reports surfaced. See 10 recent photos and what prompted fan speculation
  
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• Mass AI Cheating at Brown Raises Shocker Query: Is an Ivy League Degree Worth $90,000 a Year?

  09-07-2026 11:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Brown professor says about 50 students used AI to cheat, yet leaders stayed silent. With costs near $100,000 a year, parents are asking what an Ivy League degree proves.
  
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