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• The business decision checklist – in-house or managed IT support?

  02-09-2026 16:12 via growthbusiness.co.uk
  
  By Tom Shefford on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success
  In-house salaries may appear to be the most cost-effective option on paper, but this monthly ‘controlled cost’ isn’t directly comparable with the invoice from a managed IT services provider. The two aren’t measuring the same thing or accounting for the same total value.Make sure you know what your money is paying for with each method.Consider your needs and risk tolerance as well as your budget b
  
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• Prince Harry Is 'Dangerous' to the Royal Family Because Grievances Remain Unchanged, Expert Warns

  02-09-2026 17:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry's return to the UK with Meghan Markle and their children could reignite tensions within the Royal Family, warns royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.
  
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• UFOs and the Fermi Paradox: Harvard's Avi Loeb Explains Why Hypothetical Aliens Might Ignore Earth

  02-09-2026 17:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb suggests advanced extraterrestrial civilizations might be indifferent to human affairs, offering insights into UFOs and the Fermi Paradox.
  
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• North Carolina Food Insecurity Crisis: Nearly Six Hundred Thirty Thousand People Face Rising Need

  02-09-2026 17:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Food banks warn that nearly 630,000 people now face hunger in North Carolina, as rising living costs, strained benefits and shrinking federal aid drive a deepening food insecurity crisis.
  
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• Lionel Richie Health Update: Singer Reportedly Undergoing Cardiac Tests After St. Louis Concert

  02-09-2026 17:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lionel Richie remains under medical care in St. Louis after reportedly undergoing cardiac-related tests following his Muny concert, with no confirmed diagnosis or changes to his tour announced so far.
  
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• Mum Bet $60K to Bring a Business Idea From the UAE to the US, Now Her Business Is on Track for $10M

  02-09-2026 17:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Colleen Sundlie spent about $60,000 to bring UAE date syrup to America. Her company, Date Lady, is now on track for $10M in revenue.
  
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• JD Vance Says He Wouldn't Be Shocked If Antichrist Were 'Walking Among Us,' Discusses End Times

  02-09-2026 17:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Vice President JD Vance discusses his fascination with end-times beliefs, the Antichrist, and his faith journey, while emphasising his focus on family and leadership responsibilities.
  
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• Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame Star Vandalised as Vandals Scratch Her Name and Remove Memorial Candles

  02-09-2026 17:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalised shortly after her death, with fans gathering to mourn. The star is undergoing repairs, with a replacement unveiling scheduled for 4 September
  
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• Former Trump Lawyer Ty Cobb Declares White House Is Turning Into a 'Whorehouse' and Las Vegas

  02-09-2026 17:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb says the White House is becoming 'a whorehouse and Las Vegas' as Trump's controversial $400 million ballroom project moves forward.
  
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• More Than Half of Americans Say They'll Need Over $5,000 a Month in Retirement. Is That Sufficient?

  02-09-2026 17:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A survey shows a growing gap between retirement dreams and reality, with many fearing financial insecurity. Why personal savings matter and strategies to boost retirement confidence.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK Return Is Not the 'Power Move' They Thought, Royal Commentator Says

  02-09-2026 16:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in Britain, but royal commentator Kinsey Schofield questions whether their return carries the influence or strategic weight some observers may assume it does.
  
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• Kendall Jenner Romance Rumours Addressed by Brody Jenner After Claims of Family Friction Surface

  02-09-2026 16:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brody Jenner refutes claims about Kendall Jenner's relationship with Jacob Elordi, labelling reports of family tension and financial concerns as 'clickbait.' The couple's romance remains unconfirmed.
  
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• Lizzo's Lawyer Literally Calls the Dismissed Employee Case a 'Ludicrous Lawsuit' After Big Win

  02-09-2026 16:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. won a legal battle as a judge dismissed harassment claims by former stylist Asha Daniels. Lizzo's lawyer hailed the decision as a 'total victory.'
  
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• Prince Harry Is a 'Fundamentally Really Decent Man', Former Met Police Counter-Chief Reveals

  02-09-2026 16:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former police chief Neil Basu questions the reduced security for Prince Harry and Meghan during their UK visit, highlighting potential risks and the need for armed protection.
  
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• Elon Musk States Artificial Intelligence Will Be 'Stockfish-Level' Good Making Competition Impossible

  02-09-2026 16:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk tells the G20 Summit that AI could add 20 to 30 trillion dollars a year to the global economy and soon outclass humans at writing software.
  
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• 'Europe Help': Ceuta Firefighters Plead for Assistance Amid Surge in Sexual Assaults and Illegal Migration

  02-09-2026 16:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ceuta firefighters unfurled a 'Europe help' banner as prosecutors report 23 sexual assaults since July's migrant influx into the Spanish enclave.
  
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• Kanye West Literally 'Does Not Want To Be Involved' With Milo Yiannopoulos After ICE Deportation

  02-09-2026 16:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kanye West reportedly ends his association with Milo Yiannopoulos following the latter's deportation from the US, amid ongoing legal issues and past professional disagreements.
  
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• Disgruntled Labourer Smashes Boss's Grade II-Listed Home and Car With Traffic Cone Over Docked Wages

  02-09-2026 16:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lucasz Dabrowski was jailed for 17 months after damaging his employer's Grade II-listed home and car during a wage dispute. The attacks caused over £14,000 in losses.
  
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• Thomas Massie Accuses Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of US Sex Crimes, Urging DOJ To 'Deliver Justice'

  02-09-2026 16:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Thomas Massie accuses Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of US sex crimes on the House floor, urging the DOJ to act as the Epstein files battle intensifies.
  
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• US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy Under Fire Over Sydney Sweeney Breast Remark

  02-09-2026 16:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces criticism after a podcast clip resurfaces, showing him discussing Sydney Sweeney's body and linking it to traditional gender roles and Christian values.
  
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• Pete Hegseth's Driver's Licence Listed for $100 on Dark Web Among 153M+ IDs in Huge Data Leak

  02-09-2026 16:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A dark web service reportedly listed over 153 million North American driver's licence scans, including US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's.
  
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• Nicki Minaj Brutally Slammed as a 'Court Jester' After Joining Trump's Million Dollar Pitch Event

  02-09-2026 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nicki Minaj faces intense online backlash after joining the Trump administration's SBA Million Dollar Pitch Competition as a celebrity judge, with critics labeling her a court jester.
  
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• Bank of America Settles Epstein Trafficking Claims Without Admitting Wrongdoing

  02-09-2026 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bank of America has paid $72.5M into a fund for Jeffrey Epstein's victims. Learn how much of it reaches them, who signed off on it, and which two lenders paid first.
  
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• 'I Am Very Ashamed': Deported Milo Yiannopoulos Regrets Donald Trump Support Following ICE Arrest

  02-09-2026 15:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Milo Yiannopoulos says he is 'very ashamed' of supporting Donald Trump after being detained by ICE in Louisiana and deported to the UK.
  
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• GoPro Sold for $285M, Pivots to Military Tech Days After Markiplier Became Its Largest Shareholder

  02-09-2026 15:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  GoPro's $285 million merger with Starman Optical reshapes its future in AI, defence, and aerospace markets. Learn about Markiplier's role as a major shareholder and what this means for investors.
  
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• President Donald Trump Declares Chicago 'Will Die' Unless 'Fine-Tuned Crime-Fighting Machine' Is Invited In

  02-09-2026 15:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump has urged Chicago's leaders to request federal intervention to combat rising violence, following a weekend of shootings. Local officials prefer community-based solutions, highlighting political tensions.
  
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• 76-Year-Old Cancer Patient Detained by ICE During Citizenship Interview Reportedly Misses Treatments

  02-09-2026 15:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 76-year-old cancer patient, Loreto Javar, remains in ICE detention in Washington state after a citizenship interview arrest, as his family says he is missing vital stage 4 prostate cancer treatment.
  
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• GOP Rep Blames 'Ozempic or Whatever' for Jelly Roll Calling Donald Trump a 'Fat Pig'

  02-09-2026 15:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Country singer Jelly Roll's jokes about Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live! have sparked online debate, with Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles linking the remarks to weight loss and Ozempic speculation
  
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• Woman Arrested for Allegedly Intimidating a Lindsay Clancy Juror During Tense Trial Deliberations

  02-09-2026 15:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A woman is arrested outside Plymouth court over alleged juror intimidation as the Lindsay Clancy murder jury remains deadlocked after four days of talks.
  
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• California Dad Allegedly Assaulted 14-Year-Old Daughter Before Their Newborn Baby Was Found Dead on Remote Road

  02-09-2026 15:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Authorities are searching for a father and his teenage daughter after a newborn was found dead in Monterey County. The case involves serious allegations, including incest and child endangerment.
  
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