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• Pete Hegseth Under Fire After US Defence Department Caught Asking AI Chatbot To Help 'Generate a War'

  29-07-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Pentagon AI screenshot intended to highlight innovation instead sparked controversy with a 'create a war' prompt, raising questions about AI's role in military operations under Secretary Pete Hegseth.
  
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• Father of Six-Year-Old Boy Who Died After Teacher's Slap Reveals He 'Insisted on Going to School'

  24-08-2026 01:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A six-year-old boy in Andhra Pradesh died after allegedly being struck by a teacher. The incident has prompted a police investigation and calls for action against corporal punishment in schools.
  
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• Gail Pellerin Says California Must End Child Marriage 'Once and for All' as 8 Republicans Opposed Bill

  24-08-2026 01:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  California lawmakers are advancing a bill to end underage marriage by setting a minimum age of 18, aiming to protect minors from exploitation and align with human rights standards.
  
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• Nevada's Hawk Fire Expands to 13,000 Acres, Injuring Six as Governor Declares Emergency, 90,000 Told To Evacuate

  24-08-2026 01:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, has led to the evacuation of 90,000 residents as shifting winds drive the blaze across 13,000 acres, prompting a state of emergency declaration.
  
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• Manhole People Video Triggers NYPD Probe: Viewers Question What Drives Men Into the Manhattan Sewers

  24-08-2026 01:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A video of individuals emerging from a Manhattan manhole has prompted a new NYPD investigation, echoing similar unexplained incidents in Brooklyn earlier this year, leaving motives unclear.
  
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• Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated

  24-08-2026 01:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
  
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• Trump's MAGA Fracture Deepens as Greene Says 'We Never Changed' and Carlson Pushes an America First Alternative

  24-08-2026 01:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former MAGA allies, including Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson, challenge Trump's claim to the America First movement, arguing he has strayed from its original principles, sparking a political identity struggle.
  
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• 'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents

  24-08-2026 01:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.
  
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• Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games

  24-08-2026 01:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies.
  
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• US Trade School Enrollment Hits 871,000 as Vocational Education Outpaces University Growth

  24-08-2026 00:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Enrolment in America's trade colleges has surged by nearly 20% since 2020, as students increasingly favour practical career paths over traditional four-year degrees, driven by financial considerations and job security.
  
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• 'Coming Home?': Madame Tussauds Trolls Harry and Meghan With Suitcases Ahead of UK Return

  24-08-2026 00:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to Britain with their children, sparking mixed reactions and a playful display at Madame Tussauds. Their royal status remains unchanged.
  
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• Made in Just 20 Days for Under $1M, 'Obsession' Is Now a $500M Hit Worldwide Fuelling Inde Navarrette's Marvel Rise

  24-08-2026 00:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Focus Features' horror film 'Obsession' has surpassed £400 million globally, becoming the highest-grossing original film of the 2020s. The film's success has launched lead actor Inde Navarrette into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  
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• Trump's 'Remigration' Drive Sends Migrants to Countries They Never Lived In, Inspired by Europe's Far Right

  24-08-2026 00:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump's immigration policy increasingly involves deporting migrants to third countries, often with no ties to them, highlighting a shift in the concept of deportation and its political implications.
  
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• 'X-Men' Casting Twist: Tom Pelphrey Was Nearly Professor X Before Christopher Abbott Landed the Role

  23-08-2026 23:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Marvel's X-Men reboot casts Christopher Abbott as Professor X, after Tom Pelphrey narrowly missed the role. The film introduces a new generation of mutants, set for release in May 2028.
  
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• Jessie James Decker Shares Plan To Ditch 'Very Large' Breast Implants To Embrace Her Natural 'Strong Girl Era'

  23-08-2026 23:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jessie James Decker announces plans to downsize her breast implants, citing her fitness journey and desire for a more natural look as key influences in her decision.
  
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• Out-Of-Business Garage Torched for Second Time as Glasgow's Gang Feud Reaches 84 Incidents

  23-08-2026 23:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Kirkintilloch garage was deliberately set on fire, possibly linked to a renewed feud between two notorious Scottish crime families, marking the latest in a series of violent incidents.
  
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• ICE Detains Injured Ecuadorian Mother and Daughter From Florida Emergency Room After Surviving Car Crash

  23-08-2026 23:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A mother and daughter from Ecuador were arrested in a Florida hospital after a car crash, sparking debate over immigration enforcement in sensitive locations like hospitals.
  
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• 'He Was Thinking About You Until the Very End': 9/11 Survivor Finally Delivers Father's Last Message to His Sons

  23-08-2026 23:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Firefighter Bill Spade delivers a heartfelt message to the sons of fallen NYPD officer John D'Allara, revealing their father's final thoughts during the 9/11 attacks, as featured in a new documentary.
  
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• Melania Trump Spotted Leaving After Donald Trump Pats Her Leg, Sparking Social Media Speculation

  23-08-2026 23:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral clip of Donald Trump patting Melania's leg at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix has sparked online speculation about their marriage, though no evidence links the gesture to marital issues.
  
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• Travis Kelce Cheating Rumours Explode as Viral Post Claims Taylor Swift Caught NFL Star With 21-Year-Old Woman in Hotel

  23-08-2026 23:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral post claims Travis Kelce cheated on Taylor Swift with a Brazilian woman, but lacks credible evidence. The allegations remain unverified, with manipulated images and no independent confirmation.
  
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• Jill Wagner: The Secret Weapon Behind Taylor Sheridan's 7.1 Million-Viewer Smash Hit 'Lioness'

  23-08-2026 23:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jill Wagner plays a pivotal role in 'Lioness' Season 3, both on-screen as CIA operative Bobby and off-screen as an executive producer, enhancing the show's success.
  
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• MIT Researchers Link 'Delusional Spiralling' to Chatbots That Please Users Rather Than Challenge Their Beliefs

  23-08-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  MIT researchers found that AI chatbots designed to validate users can cause 'delusional spiralling', leading even rational individuals to form false beliefs. Remedies tested were only partially effective.
  
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• GTA 6 Leak Takes a Crypto Turn as CyberLeek Token Fuels $50,000 Fee Estimate

  23-08-2026 23:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A blockchain investigation estimates the $CYBERLEEK token tied to GTA 6 leaks generated $40,000 to $60,000 in trading fees
  
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• Two Brave Police Officers Among Seven Killed After Wrong-Way Car Crashes Into Police Vehicle on A66

  23-08-2026 23:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A head-on collision on the A66 resulted in the deaths of two police officers and five young men. An investigation is underway to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
  
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• 'That Is Brutal': Ex-Ref Boss Stunned by Anthony Elanga Tackle in Newcastle's Valencia Clash

  23-08-2026 23:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthony Elanga narrowly avoided a serious injury after a dangerous tackle during Newcastle's pre-season win over Valencia, with the incident sparking concern and resulting in a red card for José Gayà.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Criticised for 'Not Bringing Anything Tangible' to Hollywood Amid UK Return Claims

  23-08-2026 22:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face challenges in Hollywood, struggling to establish a lasting presence despite their global fame. Industry insiders question their creative credentials and tangible contributions.
  
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• 'Feels Like Everybody Is Dead': Morale Remains Low as Uss Abraham Lincoln Heads Home After 270 Days at Sea

  23-08-2026 22:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after a record 272-day deployment, marked by severe crew hardships, mental health crises, and logistical challenges due to the war with Iran.
  
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• American Airlines Laptop Fire Sparks Lithium Battery Safety Fears After Passengers Burned on Dallas Flight

  23-08-2026 22:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  American Airlines Flight 2398's laptop fire has renewed focus on FAA lithium battery rules for laptops, power banks and spare batteries.
  
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• Rock Band Buckcherry Breaks Silence After Tour Bus Involved in Fatal I-26 Crash Near Spartanburg

  23-08-2026 22:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Buckcherry's tour bus was involved in a fatal crash on I-26, South Carolina. The band confirmed all members are safe, while offering condolences to the victim's family.
  
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• Viral Clip Puts Elon Musk's AI Job Predictions Back in Focus as He Forecasts Economic Boom in 5 to 7 Years

  23-08-2026 22:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics could double the economy in 5-7 years, with humanoid robots reaching 100 million units. He envisions work becoming optional in 10-20 years.
  
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