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• Social Security Electronic Benefits Update: Why a White House Mandate Is Phasing Out Paper Cheques

  30-06-2026 18:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Social Security Administration is phasing out paper cheques, following an executive order from Donald Trump that pushes federal agencies towards fully electronic payments by late 2025.
  
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• Dog Owner Investigated For Allegedly Tying Dog To A Lamppost During UK's Hottest Day Before Flying To Egypt

  01-07-2026 14:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A UK woman faces an animal cruelty investigation after allegedly abandoning her dog outside a veterinary clinic on the hottest day of the year, before flying to Egypt
  
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• Warren Buffett Suddenly Paused His Billion-Dollar Gifts to Bill Gates: The Reason is Epstein

  01-07-2026 14:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Warren Buffett has paused his annual billion-dollar gift to the Gates Foundation for the first time in two decades, pending an Epstein review.
  
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• Social Security Issues Urgent 6-Year Warning: Why 63 Million Americans Face an Automatic $500 Monthly Cut

  01-07-2026 14:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Social Security system warns of a potential 22% benefit cut by 2032 due to fund depletion, affecting 63 million Americans. Congress must act to prevent financial strain on retirees.
  
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• Baby Name 'Donald' Plummets To An All-Time Low Ranking As Fearing Parents Avoid Naming Children After POTUS

  01-07-2026 14:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The name 'Donald' has reached its lowest popularity in the US, ranking 690th in 2025, despite its association with a former president. The decline reflects broader naming trends.
  
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• The 'Flying Saucer' Is a Lie: How a 1947 Media Misquote Changed UFO History Forever

  01-07-2026 14:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold's report of strange objects over Mount Rainier and a fateful media misquote created the 'flying saucer' and reshaped UFO history.
  
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• 'I Don't Want It:' Netanyahu Vows To Phase Out US Aid, Claiming The Nation Can Easily Finance Its Own Military Actions

  01-07-2026 14:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to end US military aid, describing it as 'welfare' Israel no longer needs, amid tensions with Washington over Iran policy.
  
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• Trump Approves Toxic Cancer-Linked Forever Chemical Pesticides On Major Food Crops Never Before Used In America

  01-07-2026 14:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The EPA has approved two new fluorinated pesticides for corn and soybeans, sparking controversy over health risks and legal challenges following a Supreme Court ruling limiting lawsuits against pesticide makers.
  
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• 'Starting to Affect the Girls': Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Allegedly Face Off in Secret Paris Meeting Months After Divorce

  01-07-2026 14:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban reportedly held a secret Paris meeting months after their divorce, as the former couple quietly tries to stabilise co‑parenting for daughters Sunday and Faith.
  
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• Husband Loses $600K in Bitcoin Mining Business: Family Faces Mounting Debt and Bankruptcy Risk

  01-07-2026 14:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A woman's account of her husband's failed Bitcoin mining business reveals a $600,000 debt, leading to bankruptcy and marital strain, as they consider selling their home.
  
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• Microsoft Layoffs Affecting Thousands Could Be 'The Largest in Gaming History': 5 Xbox Studios at Risk

  01-07-2026 13:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Microsoft's upcoming job cuts across Xbox, sales, and consulting relate to its $100 billion AI investment. Learn which five gaming studios are at risk and the potential impact on the gaming industry.
  
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• SpaceX Targets a Valuation Higher Than Meta and Berkshire Combined—While Making Less Revenue Than Macy's

  01-07-2026 13:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SpaceX faces intense investor scrutiny as its $1.7 trillion valuation clashes with significant AI losses and trailing revenue behind retail chains like Macy's.
  
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• 'This Is All Nonsense': Royal Insider Accuses Prince Harry of 'Flexing His Muscles' in Bitter UK Security Battle

  01-07-2026 13:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A former royal security insider reportedly brands Prince Harry's UK protection row 'nonsense', as the duke insists 'risk follows the person' before a possible family trip to Britain.
  
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• 'This Went Horribly Wrong': Ex-FBI Profiler Explains Why She Believes Nancy Guthrie Is No Longer Alive

  01-07-2026 13:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former FBI special agent Jennifer Coffindaffer says she believes missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is no longer alive.
  
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• Michael Burry's Adobe Bet Makes Sense After Russell Inclusion, Record Q2 Results on Agentic AI Momentum

  01-07-2026 13:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Optimism around Adobe's stock rebound gained fresh momentum after its inclusion in Russell indexes and the launch of new AI offerings.
  
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• Andy Burnham Reportedly Pocketed £18,200 Windfall... Then Allegedly Used Taxpayers' Cash To Buy A Flat

  01-07-2026 13:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham's expenses claims as a Labour MP, including a controversial £18,200 payout from Dolphin Square, have resurfaced, sparking debate over MPs' expenses and tax arrangements.
  
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• Catholic Group Defies Pope Leo XIV By Appointing Four Bishops, They're Risking Excommunication

  01-07-2026 13:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Society of St. Pius X plans to appoint bishops without papal approval, risking excommunication. The group insists on preserving traditional Catholic practices despite warnings from Pope Leo XIV.
  
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• Nancy Guthrie Case Takes New Turn as FBI Says Ransom Notes Were Fake and Not From Kidnappers

  01-07-2026 12:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FBI has determined that ransom notes linked to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance were fake, complicating the investigation into the Arizona case.
  
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• Chris Brown Ordered To Pay Housekeeper $13M After His Giant 'Security' Dog Left Her Permanently Disfigured

  01-07-2026 12:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Los Angeles jury ordered Chris Brown to pay $13 million after a dog attack left his housekeeper permanently disfigured.
  
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• Did Taylor Swift Slam Elon Musk's X as a Platform for 'Negativity' and Tell Fans to Leave? Truth Behind the Viral Claim

  01-07-2026 12:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Viral claim alleges Taylor Swift criticised Elon Musk's X and urged fans to leave. Fact-checks confirm it is false and based on fabricated posts
  
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• Halsey Says Doctors Missed Her Lupus Because of How She Looked: 'It Could Have Been Caught Years Earlier'

  01-07-2026 11:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Halsey says doctors overlooked her lupus for years because of how she looked, revealing her condition could have been diagnosed much earlier
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg's New App Idea Has Critics Asking One Question: 'Why?'

  01-07-2026 11:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta is developing Arena, a prediction app, amid concerns over gambling-like behaviours and its impact on vulnerable users. The app could blur lines between gaming, investing, and gambling.
  
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• Who is Grandma Droniak? 96-Year-Old Influencer Facing Eviction From Nursing Home Over Wild Parties

  01-07-2026 11:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Grandma Droniak went viral after her retirement home threatened to evict her over wild parties, though the dispute was later resolved and she can no longer serve alcohol to fellow residents.
  
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• Lionel Messi Stuns Fans With Surprise Spider-Man Teaser Cameo After Swinging From Viral Plushie to Real Hero

  01-07-2026 11:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi's cameo in a Spider-Man teaser, alongside Tom Holland, has sparked viral nostalgia, linking an old photo of Messi with a Spider-Man plush toy to the new Marvel promo.
  
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• 'Golden Underwear', $57M Cash and 27kg of Gold? The Truth Behind the Viral Iraqi MP Raid Claims

  01-07-2026 11:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Viral claims about Iraqi MPs, 'golden underwear,' millions in cash and gold have spread online. Here's what has been confirmed and what remains unverified
  
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• 7 Photos of Caroline Flack's Brother Paul Found Dead at 55, Six Years After Her Suicide

  01-07-2026 11:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Paul Flack, brother of late TV presenter Caroline Flack, has died at 55. Tributes and family photos highlight his cherished memories and close sibling bond.
  
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• Why Germany Is Fighting the EU's €2 Trillion Budget Plan—and Demanding a €450 Billion Cut

  01-07-2026 11:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Germany opposes the EU's €2 trillion budget, seeking €450 billion in cuts, citing financial sustainability concerns amid economic pressures. The debate highlights differing priorities on EU spending and integration.
  
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• Billie Eilish Accused of Faking Tourette's in Resurfaced Letterman Interview 'I Don't Care'

  01-07-2026 11:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Billie Eilish's 2022 interview with David Letterman resurfaces, sparking debate over her Tourette syndrome. The singer addresses misconceptions, explaining her symptoms and the challenges of living with the condition.
  
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• Britain's Defence Spending Dilemma: Why Burnham Faces a £4.7bn Budget Test

  01-07-2026 10:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham confronts a £4.7 billion funding gap for defence investments, challenging his leadership amid fiscal constraints and security demands.
  
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• 'We Packed Lunches Every Day for 10 Years': How a British Couple Retired at 40 With £1M

  01-07-2026 10:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alan and Katie Donegan achieved financial independence by saving £1M through frugal living, retiring in their 30s and 40s, and sparking debate on early retirement strategies.
  
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