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• Social Security Adjustment in 2027: Maximum Monthly Benefit Could Reach $5,378 Under 3.8% COLA

  02-08-2026 14:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Economic forecasts predict a 3.8% Social Security adjustment for 2027, potentially raising maximum monthly benefits to $5,378, offering a financial lifeline for American retirees.
  
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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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• Trump's Weight Gain Sparks Health Warnings as Doctors Sound Alarm Over 20-Pound Increase

  23-08-2026 22:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Doctors express concern over Donald Trump's weight gain, highlighting potential health risks. Despite reassurances from the White House, experts urge prioritising obesity as a serious health issue.
  
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• Authors Furious as Publishers Cancel Book Deals Over Unproven AI Claims

  23-08-2026 22:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Publishers are retracting book deals over AI authorship suspicions, impacting authors' careers despite unreliable detection methods and lack of proof. The controversy highlights the industry's trust issues.
  
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• Jeff Bezos Wants Half of Americans To Pay No Income Tax, Says They Account for Just 3%

  23-08-2026 22:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jeff Bezos wants the bottom 50% of US earners exempt from federal income tax, citing their 3.26% share of individual income-tax receipts
  
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• RFK Jr Interrupted Mid-Sentence by His 'Quack' Ringtone During Autism Safety Address in Minnesota

  23-08-2026 22:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's autism safety speech was interrupted by a duck ringtone, overshadowing the launch of a new national alert system for missing autistic individuals.
  
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• Albany Police Search for Elderly Walmart Shopper Over Dropped $30 as Case Sparks 'Finders Keepers' Debate

  23-08-2026 22:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Albany Police in Georgia faced public backlash after pursuing an elderly man for picking up £23 in a Walmart, sparking debate over the legalities of 'finders keepers'.
  
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• Kim Keon-Hee's Dior Scandal Just Got Bigger: $2.9m Residence Deal and Auditors Accused of Faking Evidence

  23-08-2026 22:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former First Lady Kim Keon-hee faces indictment over alleged irregularities in a $2.9 million presidential residence project, involving luxury gifts and audit manipulation claims.
  
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• Fromm and Oma's Pride Dog Food Recalled: Check These Lot Codes After 3 Dog Illness Reports

  23-08-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dog owners should check recalled Fromm canned food lot codes and Oma's Pride raw chicken lot BB012729 after separate metal and Salmonella safety alerts.
  
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• Doctor Food Arrested After Narcotics Allegedly Found in Branded Sweets Bound for a Gulf Country

  23-08-2026 21:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Doctor Food, was arrested in Aakkar after a month-long investigation. Authorities previously alleged narcotics were hidden in products made at factories he owned and destined for a Gulf country.
  
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• Anthropic Eyes $2 Trillion IPO To Top SpaceX Record With $100 Billion Haul as OpenAI Rival Goes Public

  23-08-2026 21:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthropic, an AI start-up, plans a US stock market debut this autumn, potentially raising over $100 billion and valuing the company at up to $2 trillion, surpassing SpaceX's IPO record.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones: The Mad King' Finally Confirms Surprising Lyanna Stark Greenseer Theory

  23-08-2026 21:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The 'Game of Thrones' stage play 'The Mad King' reveals Lyanna Stark as a greenseer and warg, altering her historical role and connection to Rhaegar Targaryen.
  
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• Footage Shows Shirtless 15-Year-Old Suspect Opening Fire at Detroit Store, Woman, 57, Killed, Niece Critical

  23-08-2026 21:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested after a fatal shooting outside a Detroit liquor store left a woman dead and her niece critically injured. The community mourns the tragic loss.
  
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• Trump Moves To Block BBC Subpoenas for Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in $10 Billion Case

  23-08-2026 21:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump has asked a Miami federal court to block the BBC's bid to serve subpoenas on Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. in his $10 billion case.
  
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• Miami Neighbor Accused of Robbing Man at Gunpoint for $113K in Jewelry, Then Surveillance Led Police to His Apartment

  23-08-2026 21:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jacob Johnson, 60, was arrested for allegedly robbing his neighbour at gunpoint in Miami-Dade. Surveillance footage and resident records helped identify him, leading to his arrest weeks after the incident.
  
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• Women Who Out-Earn Their Husbands Are 36% More Likely To Separate, Penn Study Finds

  23-08-2026 21:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A University of Pennsylvania study finds female breadwinners face a higher risk of separation, especially with children, challenging assumptions about gender roles and highlighting work-family conflict.
  
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• Former Army Deserter David Degroat Sentenced to 44 Years for Luring Army Vet Roommate Into Deadly Ambush

  23-08-2026 21:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  David DeGroat received 44 years after pleading guilty in the death of former Army roommate Matthew McLaughlin in Taos County, New Mexico.
  
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• Erling Haaland's Dramatic New Haircut Gets Wild Reactions From Zlatan, Noel Gallagher, and Pep Guardiola

  23-08-2026 20:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland debuts a buzz cut, replacing his iconic long hair. The change sparked reactions from Zlatan Ibrahimović, Noel Gallagher, and Pep Guardiola, adding a playful twist to the new season.
  
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• After Five Years Living in Ponds, West Bengal Teen Iqbal Sheikh Is Flown to Mumbai for Specialist Treatment

  23-08-2026 20:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Iqbal Sheikh, 16, has been taken from West Bengal to Mumbai for specialist assessment after spending years seeking relief in ponds.
  
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• Unrecognisable Matt Damon Goes Completely Unnoticed Watching Family Meet Goofy at Disneyland

  23-08-2026 18:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral Disneyland video shows an unrecognisable Matt Damon quietly watching a little girl meet Goofy, as the actor enjoys a low‑key family trip to the park.
  
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• Senate Passes Interim Spending Bill to Fund Government Through 11 Dec and Confirms Todd Blanche

  23-08-2026 17:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Senate passed a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, highlighting bipartisan tensions over his ties to former President Trump.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton Fans Debate Whether 'The Kardashian Curse' Actually Cancelled Out Ferrari Bad Luck

  23-08-2026 16:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fans debate if Kim Kardashian's presence has reversed Ferrari's bad luck, coinciding with Lewis Hamilton's recent success. The theory gains traction ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
  
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• Convicted Teacher Brooke Anderson Faces Lawsuit After Victim Lost Faith Due to 'Heinous Sex Acts'

  23-08-2026 16:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Convicted teacher Brooke Anderson, now serving a 30‑month sentence for abusing a student, faces a $100,000 (£73,400) lawsuit from the teen, who says her 'heinous sex acts' left him traumatised and robbed him of his faith in God.
  
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