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• Mitch McConnell Brain Injury Recovery Is Highly Unlikely, Speech Pathologist Report Reveals

  01-10-2026 16:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Speech-language pathologist Hilary Shae questioned whether Mitch McConnell's public gestures demonstrate recovery, while stressing that her comments were not a diagnosis and lacked confirmation from his doctors.
  
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• Tesla Cut AI Chip Memory Specs for Optimus, but Elon Musk Claims 'Negligible Effect on Performance'

  02-10-2026 12:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tesla has reduced memory capacity in its AI5 and AI6 chips to increase production volumes for Optimus robots, while Elon Musk says performance should be largely unaffected.
  
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• Cornell Alum Says She Reported Disturbing Fraternity 'Spy Room' 30 Years Ago: 'I Told Everybody and Nothing Happened'

  02-10-2026 12:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Cornell alumna Allison Fishman claims she reported an alleged Chi Phi 'spy room' to campus police more than 30 years ago, but says nothing happened.
  
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• 'Bridgerton' Season 6 Update: Writers Begin Development on Eloise Bridgerton's Lead Romance Story

  02-10-2026 12:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  'Bridgerton' Season 6 is entering early development as writers revisit Julia Quinn's books while shaping Eloise Bridgerton's next chapter
  
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• Apple's iOS 27 Adds Scam Detector To Spot When You're Being Manipulated

  02-10-2026 11:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Apple's new Impersonation Risk Detection feature analyses on-device signals during sensitive actions to identify possible social engineering scams, while keeping underlying behavioural data private.
  
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• How Oscar Aeroe Built a Cross-Border Investing Community Around Automation

  02-10-2026 11:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Oscar Aeroe's Investment Algorithm connects members across Northern Europe with automated investing, community discussion and a long-term approach that recognises market losses as well as gains.
  
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• Disney Boss Blames 'Moana 2' Timing for Dwayne Johnson's $323M Live-Action 'Moana' Box Office Struggle

  02-10-2026 11:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Disney president Dana Walden says the timing of 'Moana 2' may have hurt Dwayne Johnson's live-action Moana, which grossed about $323.4 million (£244.9 million) worldwide.
  
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• Michigan Public Official Placed on Paid Leave After Sexual Harrasment, Verbal Abuse Accusation

  02-10-2026 11:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  East Lansing City Council approved a separation agreement with City Manager Robert Belleman after placing him on leave following workplace harassment allegations and an independent investigation.
  
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• Flydubai Flight Conspiracy Claims Circulate After Pilot Questions Dramatic 700mph Descent Figures

  02-10-2026 11:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Flydubai Flight FZ1073 conspiracy claims spread online after pilot Aaron Murphy questioned dramatic flight-tracking figures.
  
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• EU Could Mobilise €100bn for Ukraine as Oversight Questions Move Centre Stage

  02-10-2026 11:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The EU is considering up to €100 billion for Ukraine in its 2028–2034 budget, while reforms, procurement oversight and institutional independence remain central to donor confidence.
  
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• Alleged White Supremacists Charged With Hate Crimes for Carrying Out Racially Motivated Attacks in San Diego

  02-10-2026 11:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alleged white supremacists face federal hate crime and obstruction charges over attacks on three people, including two Marines, near California's Oceanside Pier in June.
  
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• Did Zendaya Kiss Jacob Elordi? Truth Behind Viral Video as Tom Holland Split Rumours Spread

  02-10-2026 10:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Viral claims that Zendaya kissed Jacob Elordi and that Tom Holland unfollowed her are unsupported, with footage failing to identify Zendaya and Instagram activity contradicting the rumour.
  
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• What Happens to Your Online Casino Balance When a Brand Quits Britain

  02-10-2026 10:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Casino brands are leaving Britain after the 40% duty rise. Here is what happens to your online casino balance, and the UKGC rating that decides if it is safe.
  
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• Influencer Couple Faces Backlash for Sitting on Endangered Sea Turtle and Playing With Its Baby

  02-10-2026 10:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Oman's Environment Authority says legal proceedings have begun after footage allegedly showed influencer Vadym Oleynik sitting on a protected sea turtle and handling a hatchling at Ras Al Jinz.
  
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• 'Faker Than the Moon Landing': Flydubai FZ1073 'False Flag' Claims Explode After Viral Video Exposed

  02-10-2026 10:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral clip presented as showing FZ1073 passengers celebrating after the emergency was actually filmed in 2025, fuelling claims that the wider incident had been staged.
  
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• Parents Avoid Prison Sentence After Nine-Day-Old Baby Dies From Cocaine Exposure in Breast Milk

  02-10-2026 10:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Parents Rochelle Thomas and Andrew Maunder avoided immediate prison after pleading guilty to child neglect following their baby Darcey's death with cocaine found in her system.
  
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• Victor Wembanyama Accused of Hypocrisy for Criticising NBA Players Promoting Sports Betting Companies

  02-10-2026 10:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Victor Wembanyama has ruled out endorsing sports betting or prediction market companies, saying he prefers partnerships that reflect an inspiring public image. His comments prompted mixed reactions from NBA fans.
  
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• Survivor 51 Castaway Takes Home a Gruesome 'One-of-a-Kind' Souvenir That Probst Calls 'Another Survivor First'

  02-10-2026 10:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Survivor contestant Brady Booker accidentally severed part of his thumb while chopping wood, but doctors treated him and cleared him to remain in the competition.
  
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• France Security Chief 'Momo' Sanhadji Under Formal Investigation Over Payments From Players, Including Mbappé

  02-10-2026 10:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  French football security chief Mohamed 'Momo' Sanhadji is under formal investigation over payments from Kylian Mbappé and other players.
  
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• Gypsy Rose's Fiancé Ken Urker Is Dead At 34 as Some Online Users Call for Scrutiny of Her

  02-10-2026 10:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ken Urker, the fiancé of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and father of her daughter, died at 34 in Louisiana. Authorities are investigating, while overdose claims remain unconfirmed.
  
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• Bahrain GP Is Being Held 3,000 Miles Away in Malaysia: F1 Returns to Track Once Deemed 'Not Worth the Investment'

  02-10-2026 09:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit will host the Bahrain Grand Prix from 2 to 4 October, marking its first Formula One weekend since the country left the championship in 2017.
  
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• Amazon FTC Settlement Payouts Begin: Are You Eligible for up to $200 Without Filing a Claim?

  02-10-2026 09:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon has expanded automatic refunds under its $2.5bn FTC settlement, allowing eligible US Prime customers to receive up to $200 without filing a claim.
  
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• From CR7 to RL7? Rafael Leão Gets Ronaldo's Famous Portugal No. 7 After Shock Exit

  02-10-2026 09:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rafael Leão wore Cristiano Ronaldo's No. 7 for Portugal against Denmark after Ronaldo left camp, although UEFA regulations—not a permanent succession decision—required the reassignment.
  
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• 'The Cringe It Stings My Soul': Bailey and Purnell's Dracula Audiobook Makes Listeners Uncomfortably Obsessed

  02-10-2026 09:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral recording clip from Audible's new full-cast Dracula adaptation has left listeners divided over Jonathan Bailey and Ella Purnell's intensely intimate, unsettling feeding scene.
  
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• Texas Woman Allegedly Told Child 'This Is What Doctors Do' as Imprisoned Doctor Faces New Abuse Allegations

  02-10-2026 09:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Texas woman has been charged after investigators alleged she repeatedly took a child to a former doctor's office, where the child was sexually assaulted in exchange for medication.
  
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• Halle Berry Ordered To Stay 100 Yards From Ex Olivier Martinez Amid Custody Battle

  02-10-2026 09:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Halle Berry's custody dispute with Olivier Martinez has intensified after a judge imposed temporary restrictions following allegations involving their son.
  
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• From Prison Pen Pal to Father of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Daughter: Ken Urker Dies Suddenly at 34

  02-10-2026 09:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ken Urker, who became Gypsy Rose Blanchard's partner and the father of her daughter after meeting her as a prison pen pal, has died aged 34 in Louisiana.
  
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• 'Fuck Yeah': Theo Von Reacts as Zohran Mamdani Doubles Down on Netanyahu ICC Arrest Call

  02-10-2026 09:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Zohran Mamdani said the United States should join the International Criminal Court and honour its arrest warrants, including the warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  
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• Who Is Elizabeth Morley? Palestine Action Protester Who Called Andy Burnham 'Bastard' Has Been Arrested Several Times

  02-10-2026 09:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Morley's latest viral appearance came at a Liverpool demonstration where police arrested 82 people on suspicion of offences involving support for a proscribed organisation.
  
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• Bono Says Ed Sheeran Didn't Want to Get Into Politics on U2 Song: 'I Just Want To Keep My Thing Free'

  02-10-2026 09:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bono says Ed Sheeran initially resisted political involvement in U2's Ukraine-inspired song, while defending artists' right to decide how publicly they engage with political issues.
  
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