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• Sheriff Drops Bombshell New Clue in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping After Months of Silence

  29-07-2026 12:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says investigators have 'so much DNA' and video evidence in the six‑month‑old Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, insisting he remains positive it will be solved.
  
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• Engineer Says She Was Raped in Bed Aboard US Navy Ship — Judge Dismisses Lawsuit as Workers' Comp Case

  26-08-2026 21:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elsie Dominguez's lawsuit against the US Navy was dismissed, reclassified as a workers' compensation case, raising concerns about legal protections for civilian mariners reporting sexual assault.
  
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• Who Is Joshua Kohut? Rutgers Research Dean Banned From Campus as Police Say 'Upskirt' Videos Were Found on His Phone

  26-08-2026 21:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Joshua Kohut was appointed Rutgers' Dean of Research in 2025. Here is what is known about the charge, the alleged recordings and his campus ban.
  
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• More Than Half of Layoff Events Tracked in 2026 Cited AI or Automation, Report Says

  26-08-2026 21:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In 2026, 54% of layoffs are linked to AI, automation, or machine learning, affecting over 170,000 workers. The tech sector is hardest hit, but other industries are also experiencing AI-attributed job cuts.
  
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• Tim Curry's Cause of Death Still Unknown After Actor Revealed Terrifying Health Struggle Before His Death at 80

  26-08-2026 21:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British actor Tim Curry, famed for roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', has died at 80. Despite health challenges, he continued working, leaving a lasting legacy in entertainment.
  
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• What Happened to Kyle Singler? Former Duke Star Tells Coach K 'My Life's on the Line' in Distressing Videos

  26-08-2026 21:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Duke basketball star Kyle Singler has posted videos pleading for help from Coach Krzyzewski, citing financial and personal struggles, including a domestic violence arrest and claims of harassment.
  
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• Blake Lively Gets $407K in Baldoni Legal Fees After Judge Cuts Her $8M Request

  26-08-2026 21:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Blake Lively can recover about $407,000 in fees and costs from Wayfarer Studios after Justin Baldoni's dismissed lawsuit.
  
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• Massachusetts Democrat Rep Arrested for Pandemic Fraud, Second Local Official Charged in Weeks

  26-08-2026 21:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Massachusetts State Rep. Francisco Paulino has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a pandemic fraud scheme, manipulating federal programmes to fund personal ventures and campaign activities.
  
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• Iran's New Bill Could Jail Citizens for an Instagram Post or a Foreign Interview, Critics Warn It's a Path to 'North Korea'

  26-08-2026 21:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iranian lawmakers have approved a bill criminalising unauthorised contact with foreign media, threatening citizens with up to two years in prison for sharing information or engaging with international outlets.
  
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• Tim Curry Net Worth: How 'Rocky Horror' and a 50-Year Career Built His $8 Million Wealth

  26-08-2026 21:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tim Curry, famed for 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', built a diverse career across film, stage, and voice acting. Despite a 2012 stroke, his legacy and financial success endured through residuals and voice work.
  
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• Bill Gates Warned of the Next Pandemic, Now He Fears AI Could 'Destroy Jobs Forever' and Replace Relationships

  26-08-2026 21:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bill Gates warns AI could permanently eliminate jobs and disrupt human relationships, urging governments to prepare for the upheaval
  
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• Conservative-Reform UK Rift Deepens as Robert Jenrick Attacks Kemi Badenoch Over Giorgia Meloni Row

  26-08-2026 21:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Robert Jenrick accuses Kemi Badenoch of lying about her meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, intensifying tensions between the Conservative Party and Reform UK.
  
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• Tim Curry's Forgotten Broadway Life: 3 Tony Nods, an Emmy Win, and the Stage Career Before 'Rocky Horror'

  26-08-2026 20:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tim Curry, renowned for his role as Frank-N-Furter, had a diverse career spanning theatre, film, and voice acting, earning multiple Tony nominations and an Emmy Award.
  
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• Iranian Man Imprisoned After Schoolgirl Filmed Him Following Her Home and Offering £100 for Half an Hour of Sex

  26-08-2026 20:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Iranian man, Saeed Salashoor, was jailed for two years after following a 13-year-old Liverpool schoolgirl and offering her £100 for sex. He was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.
  
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• China-Linked Hackers Spent Years Inside NASA, the Fed and the Senate Before the FBI Shut Them Down

  26-08-2026 20:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US federal law enforcement dismantled a China-linked cyber-espionage network targeting key institutions like NASA and the Federal Reserve, seizing domains used for surveillance campaigns.
  
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• Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Divorce: Agreement Reveals Singer Has Prepaid All Child Support

  26-08-2026 20:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nicole Kidman shared a rare throwback family photo with ex-husband Keith Urban and their daughters while paying tribute to Dolly Parton, as details of the former couple's unusual child support arrangement resurface.
  
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• Harry Styles Admits He Was 'A Little Bit in My Head' and Struggling With Unnatural Public Perceptions

  26-08-2026 20:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harry Styles has discussed why he took a hiatus from music, saying the break helped him recalibrate his sense of self and reclaim creative freedom amid the pressures of fame and public perception.
  
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• 500,000 US Retirees See Social Security Cheques Cut Each Year Because of This Little-Known Rule

  26-08-2026 20:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The retirement earnings test could lead to Social Security benefit garnishment for those working between ages 62 and the full retirement age of 67, and earning above the annual threshold of $24,480.
  
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• Army Chief 'Was Told To Drop Kid Rock Helicopter Probe' Days Before Hegseth Fired Him, New Report Reveals

  26-08-2026 20:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US Army chief Gen Randy George was dismissed after an investigation into an unauthorised helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's home was halted, raising questions about military leadership changes.
  
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• Xbox's New Disc-To-Digital Plan Wins Praise, but Skeptics Say It Can't Stop Physical Games' Decline

  26-08-2026 20:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Microsoft's new programme lets Xbox owners convert physical discs to digital versions, aiding game preservation but raising concerns about the future of physical media.
  
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• Florida Rescues 163 Missing Children, Youngest Just 2 Months Old, as Attorney General Vows To Hunt Down 'Every Predator'

  26-08-2026 19:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Florida's Operation Statewide Shield successfully recovered 163 missing children, including a two-month-old, in a five-day effort. The operation spanned multiple states and countries, leading to several arrests.
  
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• Nepal's Deadly Flood Started With a 2,000-Foot Chunk of Glacier: Scientists Are Still Piecing Together Why

  26-08-2026 19:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A massive glacier collapse in Nepal's Himalayas triggered a deadly flash flood. Scientists are investigating the causes, including potential links to an earthquake and climate change impacts.
  
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• 'She Expected To Die': FBI Psychiatrist Delivers Chilling Verdict on Lindsay Clancy as Murder Trial Nears End

  26-08-2026 19:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An FBI psychiatrist testified that Lindsay Clancy understood her actions when she killed her children, disputing claims of hallucinations and mental incapacity. The defence argues her mental illness should excuse her legally.
  
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• The Pill That Just Cut the Deadliest Cancer's Death Risk by 60% Finally Got FDA's Yes

  26-08-2026 19:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FDA has approved Rasonque, a new cancer pill, which nearly doubles survival rates in advanced pancreatic cancer patients, marking a significant advancement in treatment options.
  
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• Meta Pays up to $17 Billion To Avoid Zuckerberg Testifying, as Facebook and Instagram Lock Teens Out Overnight

  26-08-2026 19:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta has agreed to a $17.1 billion settlement imposing strict limits on teen use of Facebook and Instagram, avoiding CEO Mark Zuckerberg's court testimony. The deal awaits court approval.
  
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• Harry and Meghan Land Back in Britain Without the Police Protection the Prince Spent Years Fighting To Get

  26-08-2026 19:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to Britain with their children, settling in the Cotswolds. The family plans an extended stay, with Archie and Lilibet enrolled in a British school.
  
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• Tim Curry Dead at 80: The Line Princess Diana Whispered to Him About Rocky Horror That He Never Forgot

  26-08-2026 19:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tim Curry has died aged 80. The Rocky Horror Picture Show star once recalled Diana, Princess of Wales, revealing she had watched the cult musical.
  
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• Little Debbie Chocolate Bars: Compartés Releases Oatmeal Creme Pies and Cosmic Brownie Bars

  26-08-2026 18:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Compartés Chocolatier has launched a luxury collection of Little Debbie Chocolate Bars, reimagining classic snack cakes like Oatmeal Creme Pies and Cosmic Brownies into gourmet chocolate.
  
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• Tim Curry, Iconic Star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', Passes Away at 80

  26-08-2026 18:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tim Curry, famed for his role in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', has died at 80. Known for his diverse roles, Curry's career spanned over five decades despite health challenges.
  
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• Donald Trump's Involuntary Right Arm Spasms Could Point to Neurodegenerative Disease, Doctor Claims

  26-08-2026 18:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A psychologist claims Donald Trump's involuntary arm spasms could indicate a neurodegenerative disease, raising concerns about his health.
  
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