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• State Farm $5 Billion Dividend Payouts Begin: How Drivers Can Check Eligibility

  18-08-2026 23:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  State Farm has begun its $5 billion dividend payout to qualifying auto customers, with payments averaging about $100 per eligible vehicle.
  
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• Ryan Gosling's 'Ghost Rider' Film Gets 2028 Release Date, Adding To Marvel Studios' Increasingly Crowded Year

  18-08-2026 23:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ryan Gosling's debut as Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set for July 2028, amidst a packed year with new X-Men and Black Panther films also scheduled.
  
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• Taylor Swift Body Language Reveals Pop Star's State of Mind After Travis Kelce Wedding, Experts Say

  18-08-2026 23:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift's first public appearance since marrying Travis Kelce has sparked interest, with body-language experts analysing her gestures and expressions to interpret her adjustment to married life.
  
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• Nickelodeon Star Amanda Bynes Alarms Fans With Unrecognisable Appearance During Hayden Panettiere TikTok Tribute

  18-08-2026 23:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amanda Bynes' appearance in a TikTok video linked to Hayden Panettiere has drawn concern, sympathy and Hollywood criticism from social-media users.
  
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• Policy, Not Growth, Determines How Much the World Works, Global Study Finds

  18-08-2026 23:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A global study finds that government policies on schooling, pensions, and labour regulation, not rising incomes, influence working hours across different age groups and countries.
  
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• More than 5,000 Ethiopian TPS Holders Face Impossible Choices After Judge Clears Deportation Protection Plan

  18-08-2026 23:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US federal judge has lifted the hold on terminating Temporary Protected Status for 5,000 Ethiopian nationals, allowing deportation proceedings to commence unless alternative legal status is obtained.
  
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• Widnes Man Who Sent Hundreds of Daily Cocaine Ads Sentenced After Police Seized 'Graft' Phone, Stash of Cash

  18-08-2026 23:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Liverpool man Bentley Lang-Cole, 23, jailed for 3 years and 6 months after using a graft phone to advertise cocaine to users in Widnes.
  
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• Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Denied Bail as 14 Charged in Fraternity Ring

  18-08-2026 23:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Penn State cocaine ring suspect Agostino Abbatiello is denied bail after surrendering, as 14 people face charges over an alleged fraternity drug network.
  
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• 'I Was Going To Kill Scott Bessent': Court Sentences Transgender Attacker to Over 6 Years for Assassination Plot

  18-08-2026 23:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A transgender woman was sentenced to over six years in prison for plotting to assassinate US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The plan was abandoned due to heavy security and potential harm to bystanders.
  
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• Penn State Fraternity 'Pablo Pledgescobar' Case Reveals Alleged Cocaine Ring Where Pledges Were Forced To Package Drugs

  18-08-2026 23:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A cocaine-trafficking investigation at Penn State reveals an alleged fraternity operation involving pledges in drug preparation, leading to charges against 14 individuals, including current and former students.
  
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• Japan Porn Actress Hid Career From Husband for Two Years Then Says Her Confession Saved Their Cold Marriage

  18-08-2026 23:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ririko Kinoshita says she hid her adult-film career from her husband for two years before a difficult disclosure reshaped their fading marriage.
  
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• TikTok Permanently Bans Journalist Cam Higby After Undercover Burka Video Exposes Minneapolis Voting Rules

  18-08-2026 23:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Journalist Cam Higby was banned from TikTok after releasing an undercover video at Minneapolis polling stations, sparking debate over election misinformation and legal scrutiny of voter impersonation.
  
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• Anthropic Co-Authored Study Finds AI 'Mind Viruses' That Spread Between Agents and Outlast Memory Wipes

  18-08-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A study reveals AI agents can develop 'mind viruses', self-propagating ideas that persist even after memory erasure, highlighting new challenges in AI safety and multi-agent systems.
  
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• He Maxed Out His Credit Card and Bet $9,000 on a Crazy Idea: How Bill Rasmussen Created ESPN Before Dying at 93

  18-08-2026 23:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, passed away at 93. His $9,000 gamble in 1979 revolutionised sports broadcasting, creating the first 24-hour sports network and leaving a lasting legacy.
  
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• Who Is Randy Fine? Ring Footage Shows MAGA Congressman Opening a Homeowner's Mailbox During Campaign

  18-08-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Ring camera recorded Rep. Randy Fine opening a mailbox during a campaign walk. The homeowner reported it to police, but no charges were filed as no crime was established.
  
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• 'Practically, There's No Room for Her': Wolff Claims Melania Gave up Wife Role as Harp Rules Access to President Trump

  18-08-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Melania Trump faces a silent power struggle as aide Natalie Harp gains unprecedented access to President Trump, reportedly affecting the first lady's public role and family dynamics.
  
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• Dennis Schröder Becomes the 2nd Most Traded Player in NBA History After Cavs Send Him to Hornets

  18-08-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dennis Schröder joins the Charlotte Hornets after a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking his 9th career trade. Schröder anticipates a better fit and aims to provide veteran leadership.
  
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• 'Same, Lindsay': Tearful Mum Holding Baby Draws Backlash Over Lindsay Clancy TikTok Video

  18-08-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Viewers criticised an apparent 'Same, Lindsay' reference in a TikTok video circulating on X amid the Lindsay Clancy case.
  
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• Melania Trump Reportedly 'Not Happy' With Natalie Harp's 'Constant Presence' Around Donald Trump

  18-08-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Reports suggest Melania Trump is unhappy with Natalie Harp's closeness to Donald Trump, sparking rumours about their relationship. Melania's absence from public events adds to the speculation.
  
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• Trump Admin Grants Bank Charter to WLFI, the Crypto Company 38% Owned by His Family

  18-08-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Trump-linked crypto venture received conditional approval for a national trust bank that could bring USD1 issuance and reserves in-house.
  
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• Nearly One in Five Australian Men Say Violence Against Feminism Is Legitimate, Study Finds

  18-08-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Research from the University of Melbourne reveals that nearly 20% of Australian men support violence against feminism, with misogynistic attitudes now a leading predictor of violent extremism.
  
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• Where Is Melania? Absence Fuels Speculation as Aide Natalie Harp Leaves Notes in Trump's Private Space

  18-08-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Melania Trump's limited public appearances have sparked speculation, contrasting with aide Natalie Harp's increasing influence and proximity to Donald Trump, as detailed in a new book.
  
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• Jane Street Still on Record Pace After $15 Billion July Loss Despite First Losing Month Since 2016

  18-08-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jane Street lost $15 billion in July but still generated more than $40 billion through seven months, surpassing its full-year 2025 record.
  
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• EU Warns Water Scarcity and Drought Are 'Already Threatening Lives' Across Europe and Beyond

  18-08-2026 22:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The EU warns that water scarcity is a current threat, urging global action at UNCCD COP17 to restore land and protect water resources, as drought impacts lives and economies worldwide.
  
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• 'The Truth About Diana': Earl Spencer Breaks His Silence With Explosive New Book Promising 'Many Revelations'

  18-08-2026 22:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Earl Spencer's memoir, 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister', aims to challenge misconceptions about Princess Diana, offering personal insights and revelations from her brother's perspective.
  
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• Prince William and Harry's Lifelong Promise Becomes 'Impossible To Keep' as Diana's 30th Death Anniversary Looms

  18-08-2026 22:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The strained relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry raises questions about their ability to jointly honour Princess Diana's legacy, especially as her 30th death anniversary approaches.
  
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• Lloyds Banking App Outage Frustrates UK Customers, Halifax and Bank of Scotland Also Affected

  18-08-2026 21:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A technical glitch disrupted mobile and digital services for Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, leaving thousands unable to access their accounts and sparking widespread complaints.
  
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• Who Was Phyllida Law? Emma Thompson's Mother and Screen and Theatre Legend Dies at 94

  18-08-2026 20:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Phyllida Law, a celebrated Scottish actress and mother of Emma Thompson, has passed away at 94. Her eight-decade career spanned theatre, television, and film, leaving a lasting legacy.
  
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• Mike Caruso's Disturbing Sexual Offender History Haunts Back After Arrest on Child-Sex Abuse Charges

  18-08-2026 19:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Allen Caruso, a former Florida legislator and current Palm Beach County clerk, has been arrested on charges of child abuse, leading to his suspension and casting doubt on his political future.
  
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• Peruvian Lawyer Shot in the Head at Close Range Triggers Police Probe Into Possible Cartel Capo Link

  18-08-2026 19:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video shows the shooting of Peruvian lawyer Helenn Giulianna Silva Padilla at a restobar with unverified claims linking the incident to organised crime and a recent legal case.
  
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