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• OpenAI Quietly Bans Author Mimicry in ChatGPT, but a Simple Loophole Remains

  28-07-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI changed ChatGPT responses to block direct author imitation, while users can still request broader writing techniques and styles.
  
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• Donald Trump Looks Like 'Open Can of Spam' Without Orange Bronx Bronzer, Anthony Scaramucci Claims

  26-08-2026 15:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthony Scaramucci reveals Donald Trump's use of a Bronx bronzer for his iconic tan, criticises his former boss, and discusses his brief White House tenure.
  
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• Rockstar Calls GTA 6 Leak 'Heartbreaking' but Says Game Is Almost Finished

  26-08-2026 15:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rockstar Games has addressed the recent GTA 6 leak, describing it as 'heartbreaking' while saying development is 'nearly there'. An official extended preview will debut on Netflix and YouTube on 27 August.
  
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• ICE Detention Security Guard Caught on Camera Robbing $5,000 Cash From Migrant Right Before Deportation

  26-08-2026 15:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Miami detention centre guard was arrested for allegedly stealing £3,950 from a detainee, raising further concerns about the facility's management and contractor Akima Protective Services.
  
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• Dolly Parton Said She Still Has 'So Many Things I Want to Achieve' in Heartbreaking Final Interview

  26-08-2026 15:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Four days before her death, Dolly Parton spoke candidly about her health, quitting touring and her wild plan for a high-tech avatar show in Nashville.
  
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• Bitcoin's Best August Since 2017 Remains 38% Below October Record

  26-08-2026 15:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The factors behind Bitcoin's recent 22.6% surge to $78,729 include market dynamics and investor challenges; learn why those who bought at last year's peak still face a 60% climb to break even.
  
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• California Man Arrested at Capitol After Hauling Guillotine Across Country in Pickup

  26-08-2026 14:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A California man was arrested near the US Capitol after police found a guillotine in his truck. Investigators are probing his motives for the cross-country journey with the device.
  
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• Trump Portfolio Bought Up to $500K in Boeing on Same Day the Company Won $880M Navy Deal

  26-08-2026 14:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure shows his investment accounts bought Boeing and SpaceX shares alongside more than 1,000 other June transactions, renewing scrutiny of his financial interests in companies that do business with the federal government.
  
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• UK Government Urges Britons To Follow 'War Book' Stockpiling Advice Amid Rising Cyber Threats

  26-08-2026 14:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK government plans updated 'war book' guidance urging households to keep basic supplies at home amid growing concerns over cyber attacks and extreme weather.
  
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• Trump UFO Disclosure: White House Adviser Dr Avi Loeb Discusses Alien Technology and UAP Policy

  26-08-2026 14:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump's UFO disclosure campaign, led by Dr Avi Loeb, aims to increase transparency about UAPs, though no confirmed alien technology has been revealed yet
  
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• Lawmakers Expose Israeli Torture of Sick Twenty-Year-Old American Student Detained Without Trial

  26-08-2026 14:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US lawmakers demand Israel free sick US student Sama Safi amid torture claims, legal concerns and warnings over her health.
  
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• Trump's 'Lake America' Plan Gets Torched by Michigan Democrat Debbie Dingell With One Savage 'Lake Natalie' Line

  26-08-2026 14:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Debbie Dingell torches Trump's 'Lake America' plan with a savage 'Lake Natalie' jab, putting Natalie Harp's controversial role and 'unhealthy obsession' claims back in the spotlight.
  
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• Mark Cuban Blasts Facebook as 'Worst of the Worst' Over AI Scams Using His Image and Voice

  26-08-2026 14:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mark Cuban accuses Meta's Facebook of allowing AI-generated ads using his likeness to promote unendorsed products, highlighting broader issues of AI scams and questioning Meta's corporate culture.
  
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• 'Are You Circumcised?' Abdul El-Sayed Turns the Tables on Jesse Watters in Explosive Fox News Showdown

  26-08-2026 14:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Abdul El-Sayed turns the tables on Jesse Watters with a jaw-dropping circumcision question during a fiery Fox News clash over medical care for minors.
  
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• UK Police Forced To Clarify Viral 'Cat in the Hat Serial Killer' Isn't Real After AI Videos Spook Residents

  26-08-2026 14:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK police debunk viral AI-generated videos depicting a 'Cat in the Hat' serial killer, reassuring the public that the character is fictional and not a real threat.
  
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• ICE Arrests Mother and Daughter at Hospital After They Survive Car Crash Despite No Criminal Records

  26-08-2026 14:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Ecuadorian mother and her daughter were taken into ICE custody after surviving a Florida car crash, with records showing neither woman had a criminal history.
  
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• Dolly Parton's Book Programme Was Defunded by Missouri Republicans Months Before Her Death

  26-08-2026 14:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Missouri's budget cuts have significantly reduced funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, impacting new enrolments and threatening the programme's reach in the state
  
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• Sam Altman Admits He Was 'Wrong' About AI, Says the Industry Made It Seem 'Scary'

  26-08-2026 14:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discusses the unexpected slow pace of AI adoption and its economic impact, addressing industry communication challenges and public perception issues in his latest podcast.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will Not Be Welcomed With 'Open Arms' Upon UK Return, Ex-Aide Warns

  26-08-2026 14:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the UK with their children for an extended stay, but a former royal aide warns they face a difficult task rebuilding trust with the Royal Family and the British public after years of tension and public criticism.
  
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• Donald Trump 'Exoskeleton' Theory: Viral Footage Shows POTUS Can 'Barely Walk' and Repeats a 'Leg Slap' Habit

  26-08-2026 14:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video of Donald Trump at a White House event has sparked online speculation about his health and an unverified theory that he uses an exoskeleton, despite the White House saying he remains in 'excellent' health.
  
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• SanDisk's 3,400% Stock Boom Comes With Job Cuts: Israeli Workers Lose Out as India Gains

  26-08-2026 14:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SanDisk's job cuts in Israel, as work shifts to India, impact sites in Kfar Saba, Tefen, and Omer. The implications for laid-off staff and the company's future.
  
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• 'I Never Should Have Let You Go': Keith Urban Breaks Down in Tears on Stage After Nicole Divorce

  26-08-2026 14:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Keith Urban fought back tears during a live Atlantic City performance of a song about lost love, seven months after his divorce from Nicole Kidman was officially finalised.
  
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• Elon Musk's Tortured AI Logic Stuns Critics After Arguing Uncontrollable Tech Is Totally Inevitable

  26-08-2026 14:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk warns Cursor employees about the uncontrollable nature of AI while urging SpaceX to catch up with rivals, highlighting a paradox in the AI development race.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Return Will Bring Endless Drama and Leaks, Piers Morgan Claims

  26-08-2026 13:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan hails record views for his royal show as he brands Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's expected UK return a 'Sussex circus' filled with drama and leaks.
  
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• 'I Had To Kill Her': Former TV Anchor Pleads Guilty To Stabbing Mum in Bizarre Cheese Grater Murder

  26-08-2026 13:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Angelynn Mock, a former TV anchor, pleads guilty to murdering her mother, Anita Avers, in Wichita. The case highlights Mock's mental health issues and conflicting accounts of the incident.
  
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• Harvard Built AI Clones of Its Professors and Sold Startup Courses for $699: 'Creepy'

  26-08-2026 13:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harvard Business School's Foundry course uses AI avatars of top lecturers to guide 760 founders through an 8-week online program for $699, preparing entrepreneurs for real-world investor pitches.
  
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• Iranian Ministry Claims US Trade War With Canada Is a Symptom of 'Global Bullying' and Lawlessness

  26-08-2026 13:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tehran criticises US trade policies, linking them to broader economic coercion. Officials argue that American tactics against Canada reflect global bullying.
  
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• PlayStation Players Extend Blackout Indefinitely Over Axed Discs While Risking GTA 6 Launch

  26-08-2026 13:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  PlayStation fans have extended a PS5 blackout indefinitely over Sony's decision to axe physical discs, even as GTA 6 and Marvel's Wolverine edge closer to launch.
  
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• India Anti-Conversion Law: Churches Demand Worshippers Sign 'Self-Declaration' Forms to Pray Safely

  26-08-2026 13:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Churches in Maharashtra are requiring congregants to sign self-declaration forms to counter allegations of forced conversion as the state's anti-conversion law takes effect.
  
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• Perez Hilton Health Update: Brother-in-Law Shares New Details on Hospital Recovery and Mental Health

  26-08-2026 13:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Perez Hilton remains in a Miami hospital after his shocking TikTok incident, as his brother-in-law details his injuries, mental health treatment and custody of his children.
  
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