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• Senior Engineer Cites Reported 15-Hour Microsoft Outage to Argue AI Cannot Replace Human Developers

  15-11-2026 12:51 via International Business Times UK
  
  A senior engineer argued on Reddit that AI remains limited when diagnosing failures across complex, interconnected systems, although commenters disagreed over how quickly the technology is advancing.
  
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• Oregon Clinic Faces $23M Lawsuit After Doctor Allegedly Injected Rubbing Alcohol Instead of Anaesthetic

  15-11-2026 13:01 via International Business Times UK
  
  Kaiser Permanente faces a $23 million rubbing alcohol lawsuit after an Oregon patient alleged severe injuries during toenail removal
  
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• 'Iraq Is Safe and Needs Them': Iraq Urges Christians Driven Out by ISIS To Return as New Cathedral Opens

  15-11-2026 12:55 via International Business Times UK
  
  Iraqi Christians are urged to return as Baghdad opens its first Coptic Orthodox cathedral, but security and religious freedom concerns remain.
  
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• Richard Sterban Cause of Death: Oak Ridge Boys Bass Singer Behind 'Elvira' Dies at 83 After Cancer Battle

  15-11-2026 12:54 via International Business Times UK
  
  Richard Sterban, the Oak Ridge Boys' bass singer known for his signature refrain on 'Elvira', has died aged 83 after complications from bronchitis and pneumonia.
  
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• Is Dwayne Johnson Sick? Fact Check on Fake Gaunt Photos Claiming 'Chronic Infection and Tuberculosis' Recovery

  15-11-2026 12:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  Dwayne Johnson's weight loss for Lizard Music has drawn attention as unverified photographs circulate on X with unsupported claims about his health.
  
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• Ohio Pastor With Two Wives Says Men Can Take More 'As Far as You Can Afford' but Wives Cannot Add Husbands

  15-11-2026 12:44 via International Business Times UK
  
  Ohio pastor Israel Ford has reportedly reposted an unverified polygyny proposal, renewing debate over his two-wife arrangement and Ohio law
  
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• Hegseth's Ex-Spokesman Calls Him a 'Fox News Fire-Breather' Who's 'Damaging' Trump and the Republican Brand

  15-11-2026 12:41 via International Business Times UK
  
  John Ullyot, Pete Hegseth's former chief spokesman, has accused the Defence Secretary of damaging Donald Trump's brand and urged him to resign over his handling of the Iran war.
  
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• Meghan Reportedly Wants Prince Harry 'Influencing Presidents' Instead of Cutting Ribbons at Charity Events

  15-11-2026 12:38 via International Business Times UK
  
  Meghan Markle reportedly wants Prince Harry to expand his political influence after his Brussels speech on online safety, according to unnamed sources.
  
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• Travis Barker Played the 'In the Air Tonight' Drum Fill While Cynthia Erivo Sang to Honour Phil Collins

  15-11-2026 12:35 via International Business Times UK
  
  Travis Barker performed the iconic drum fill from 'In the Air Tonight' while Cynthia Erivo sang to honour Phil Collins at the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
  
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• Economists Warn of Permanent AI Layoffs and Weigh Donald Trump's Stimulus Options in a Potential Tech Bust

  15-11-2026 12:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  Economists assess AI bubble risks, lasting job losses and whether Donald Trump's administration would support the economy after a technology bust.
  
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• America Lost Its 26-Year Measles Victory, and CDC Scientists Say Officials 'Intentionally Shelved' Reports

  15-11-2026 12:32 via International Business Times UK
  
  The US has lost its measles elimination status after continuous transmission for more than a year, amid major outbreaks, rising deaths and allegations of withheld CDC reports.
  
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• Trump Media May Have to Sell Bitcoin to Pay a $1B Debt Bill After Losing $234M in Nine Months

  15-11-2026 12:19 via International Business Times UK
  
  Trump Media may need to sell bitcoin to meet up to $1 billion in repayment demands after losses, falling shares and limited available cash put pressure on its crypto strategy.
  
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• Gazan Christians Describe Abductions and Pressure Under Hamas as Population Falls From 5,000 to Under 400

  15-11-2026 12:16 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Gaza Christian alleges abductions and a forced conversion after Hamas took power, as conflicting estimates highlight the community's decline.
  
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• Journalist Slams Donald Trump as 'Nowhere To Be Found' as 4-Hour FAA Grounding Strands Thousands of Travellers

  15-11-2026 12:15 via International Business Times UK
  
  The FAA ground stop stranded US travellers as journalist Aaron Parnas criticised Trump's response and officials investigated a communications failure.
  
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• Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu Reportedly Had a 'Shouting Match From Hell' Over New Strikes on Iran

  15-11-2026 12:11 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Trump-Netanyahu Iran call reportedly became a 'shouting match from hell' over renewed strikes, but Israel denies the confrontation.
  
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• A Dallas Conference Is Discussing America's Future, and Its Organiser Wants Women Stripped of Voting Rights

  15-11-2026 12:10 via International Business Times UK
  
  A Christian nationalist conference near Dallas brought together hard-right figures to discuss America's future after Trump, while organiser Joel Webbon called women's suffrage a mistake.
  
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• Forecasters Warn 50-Foot Waves Can Turn Beach Logs Into Deadly Projectiles as Pacific Storms Hit US West

  15-11-2026 12:05 via International Business Times UK
  
  A powerful Pacific storm could produce breakers up to 50 feet on exposed beaches from Northern California to Oregon, while officials warned of dangerous logs, flooding and heavy snow.
  
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• A Plot to Kill Trump From the Sky? Israel Flags Iranian Drones as US Officials Reportedly Move to Safety

  15-11-2026 11:49 via International Business Times UK
  
  Israeli intelligence has reportedly warned the United States of a possible Iranian drone plot targeting Donald Trump and senior officials, though authorities have not confirmed the allegations.
  
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• Prince William's Future Coronation Could Exclude Harry, Royal Photographer Suggests Amid Brothers' Rift

  15-11-2026 10:58 via International Business Times UK
  
  Royal photographer Arthur Edwards questions whether Prince Harry will attend Prince William's future coronation, but no formal decision has yet been announced amid the brothers' reported estrangement.
  
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• Threads Custom Like Buttons Go Viral as Users Share New Reaction Feature

  15-11-2026 10:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  Threads is expanding its custom like button feature, allowing some users to replace the standard heart with emojis, stickers and GIFs on individual posts and comments.
  
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• Did US Intelligence Ask Israel to Verify Iran's Alleged Trump Assassination Plot?

  15-11-2026 10:43 via International Business Times UK
  
  US intelligence reportedly asked Mossad to assess an alleged Iranian drone plot targeting Trump, raising questions about threat verification and intelligence cooperation.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: 200MP Camera, 5,200MAH Battery, New Privacy Display and Everything Else We Know So Far

  15-11-2026 10:33 via International Business Times UK
  
  Samsung's rumoured Galaxy S27 Pro could feature a 200MP camera, Privacy Display and faster charging, although certification records and leaks leave its specifications, pricing and release unconfirmed.
  
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• 'I Thought MAGA Was Supposed To Be America First': Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Trump After FAA Ground Stop

  15-11-2026 10:26 via International Business Times UK
  
  Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Donald Trump's 'America First' priorities after a nationwide FAA ground stop, as officials investigated ageing aviation systems and defended the president's response.
  
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• Pentagon's Former UFO Chief Offers 'Kite With Streamers' Theory for Mysterious Jellyfish Object Video

  14-11-2026 22:34 via International Business Times UK
  
  Former Pentagon investigator Sean Kirkpatrick suggested a kite with streamers could explain an unusual Anchorage video, while stressing that the footage cannot conclusively identify the object.
  
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• Russell Brand Prison Sentence Explained: Inside His Ten-Year Sentence and the Eight New Sexual Assault Claims

  14-11-2026 22:07 via International Business Times UK
  
  Russell Brand is serving a 10-year, six-month sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual assault, as police investigate two further allegations and six women make fresh claims.
  
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• Netizens Convinced Dua Lipa Is Upset With SZA Over Coachella 2027 Lineup Despite Zero Proof

  14-11-2026 22:00 via International Business Times UK
  
  Fans have speculated about tension between Dua Lipa and SZA after Coachella announced its 2027 lineup, but neither artist has confirmed a dispute and no public evidence proves a feud.
  
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• Former Trump Superfan Who Attended Over 100 Rallies Calls Donald Trump 'King of the Swamp' and Exits MAGA

  14-11-2026 21:47 via International Business Times UK
  
  Rick Frazier, a longtime Trump supporter who attended more than 100 rallies, says he has rejected the president over foreign policy, Epstein-related records and perceived political cronyism.
  
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• Hossam Hassan Sacking Explained: Quick Facts About the Egypt Coach's Exit, Media Ban and Replacement

  14-11-2026 20:52 via International Business Times UK
  
  Egypt have dismissed manager Hossam Hassan after their historic 2026 World Cup run, with the federation citing concerns over the team's image and stability.
  
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• Shakira Backs Abdul El-Sayed's Viral 'Shakira Law' Pun: 'Finally, a Law My Hips Can Agree With!'

  14-11-2026 20:40 via International Business Times UK
  
  Shakira joins Abdul El-Sayed's 'Shakira Law' joke on Instagram, adding a playful twist to the senator-elect's response to campaign attacks.
  
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• What Caused the US FAA Ground Stop and How Did a Copper-To-Fibre Switch Disrupt Flight Radar Feeds?

  14-11-2026 20:22 via International Business Times UK
  
  A disruption during routine FAA telecommunications maintenance may have triggered a four-hour US ground stop, affecting radar and communications and causing thousands of flight cancellations.
  
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