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• 'Trust Won't Be a Competitive Advantage': MEXC's New Compliance Chief on Crypto's Next Phase

  27-07-2026 21:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Robert MacDonald joins MEXC to enhance compliance and governance as the exchange expands into equities and other asset classes, focusing on regulatory strategy and licensing across global markets.
  
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• Who Is Ryder Williams? Heroic Teen Lifeguard Earns White House Honour From Trump After Saving Boy in 10-Foot Waves

  28-07-2026 23:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Teen lifeguard Ryder Williams is set to be honoured at the White House after a viral video showed him rescuing a boy from dangerous surf in Santa Cruz, California.
  
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• Nathan Fillion Delivers Positive News on 'Firefly' Animated Series Development 24 Years After Cancelled Cult Hit

  28-07-2026 23:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nathan Fillion reveals that the long-rumoured 'Firefly' animated revival is actively in development, with original cast members expected to return, offering hope to fans of the cult classic.
  
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• US State Department Outlines AI Expansion Strategy in New Enterprise Playbook

  28-07-2026 23:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US State Department's Generative AI Playbook outlines the development and expansion of StateChat, an AI chatbot, across diplomatic posts, offering a model for federal AI integration.
  
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• Prince William Reportedly 'Upset' Over Meghan Markle's Princess Diana Grave Photo

  28-07-2026 23:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan Markle's Instagram post from the Sussexes' UK trip has reportedly upset Prince William and King Charles, as it appears to show a private family moment at Princess Diana's grave.
  
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• CEO of $3 Billion Steel Company Dies Suddenly Just 21 Days After Taking Office

  28-07-2026 23:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Carpenter Technology's CEO, Brian J. Malloy, dies unexpectedly, prompting former CEO Tony Thene to return. The company's shares fell as it navigates this leadership crisis amidst market success.
  
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• Payments Giant Visa Cuts 2,600 Jobs as CEO Accelerates AI Push and Global Expansion

  28-07-2026 23:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Visa plans to cut 2,600 jobs globally as it restructures to focus on AI and high-growth areas, including geographic expansion, amid a challenging digital payments landscape.
  
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• Inside Project Panama, Anthropic's Secret Effort To Scan and Shred the World's Books

  28-07-2026 23:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthropic secretly scanned and destroyed millions of books for AI training, raising legal and ethical questions. The operation, Project Panama, involved both piracy and legal purchases, impacting book markets.
  
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• Who Is Kathryn Krick? La-Based Self-Proclaimed Apostle's Ministry Compared to a Cult

  28-07-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kathryn Krick, known as the 'TikTok Apostle', faces criticism for her viral deliverance sessions, with some questioning whether her practices resemble a faith movement or a cult.
  
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• Hugging Face Exposed as Hub for AI Deepfake Nudes in Scathing Forensics Report

  28-07-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AI Forensics found several AI image tools on Hugging Face generated non-consensual nude edits, renewing scrutiny of platform safeguards.
  
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• Who Was Kristopher Karolkiewicz? Ex-Executive Shot Wife and Six Children in Michigan Murder-Suicide

  28-07-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Michigan father is accused of murdering his wife and six children before setting their home on fire and committing suicide. The community mourns as investigations continue.
  
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• US Delegation Walks Out on France at UN Meeting, Accuses Ally of 'Condescending and Disrespectful Rhetoric'

  28-07-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US delegation exited a UN Security Council meeting after France criticised Washington's human rights record, highlighting growing tensions between the two allies over international human rights policies.
  
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• NASA Chief Says 'We Can't Do It Without Them': Why the 2028 Moon Landing Relies on SpaceX

  28-07-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  NASA aims for a 2028 Moon landing, relying on SpaceX's engineering and financial prowess. Administrator Jared Isaacman highlights SpaceX's role in overcoming technical challenges and advancing space exploration.
  
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• OpenAI Quietly Bans Author Mimicry in ChatGPT, but a Simple Loophole Remains

  28-07-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI changed ChatGPT responses to block direct author imitation, while users can still request broader writing techniques and styles.
  
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• Who Is Burna Boy? Why Fans Are Moving From Music Talk to Shakira Romance Speculation

  28-07-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Burna Boy and Shakira's collaboration on the 2026 World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' has sparked fan speculation about a potential romance, fuelled by their on-stage chemistry and Shakira's comments.
  
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• Kentucky Governor Demands Mitch McConnell Prove He Can Serve — Or Resign, After 43 Days Away

  28-07-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Governor Andy Beshear has urged Senator Mitch McConnell to prove his capacity to serve or resign, following a prolonged public absence and health concerns, sparking potential legal and political implications.
  
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• 'People Want Results': Andy Burnham Faces Social Media Backlash After Defending Labour's Small Boats Strategy

  28-07-2026 22:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham defends Labour's small boats strategy amid criticism over rising Channel crossings, citing a decrease in arrivals and increased removals as evidence of progress.
  
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• Viral NYC Subway Video Shows White Woman Using Racial Slur After Alleged Harassment by Group of Black Passengers

  28-07-2026 21:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A viral video from a New York subway shows a white woman using a racial slur after alleged harassment, sparking divided opinions on racism and provocation.
  
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• Sadie Sink's Secret 'Spider-Man' Role Leaked by Steve Lacy at 'Brand New Day' Premiere

  28-07-2026 21:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Steve Lacy's red-carpet comment has sparked speculation that Sadie Sink may play Jean Grey in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', though Marvel has not confirmed her role.
  
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• Ohio Man Created AI Porn of Women With Their Fathers Before Historic Conviction Under 'Take It Down Act'

  28-07-2026 21:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  James Strahler II, an Ohio man, pleads guilty to creating AI-generated explicit content, marking the first conviction under the Take It Down Act. His actions involved harassment and digital forgery.
  
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• Oman Pitches Iran Voluntary Fee Plan for Hormuz Ships Modelled on Malacca Strait System

  28-07-2026 20:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Oman suggests voluntary fees for ships using the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ease tensions and stabilise oil markets. The proposal mirrors the Malacca model, but Iran's agreement is crucial.
  
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• Experts Warn US-France UN Feud Signals Deepening Rift Between Trump and Europe

  28-07-2026 20:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US-France UN feud escalates as US diplomats walk out of a meeting, protesting France's criticism of America's human rights record, highlighting a shift in Trump's Europe policy.
  
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• Ariana Grande Sues Dark Web Hackers Over Theft of 45 Unreleased Songs

  28-07-2026 20:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against unidentified hackers for stealing and selling her unreleased songs on the dark web, aiming to deter future privacy invasions and protect artists' creative work.
  
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• 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Hits 92% as Critics Hail Marvel's Best Sequel in Years

  28-07-2026 20:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Spider-Man: Brand New Day debuts with a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, praised for its emotional storytelling and Tom Holland's mature performance, marking a fresh direction for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  
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• 'What a Stupid Question': Donald Trump Explodes at Journalist Querying Senate Filibuster Demand

  28-07-2026 20:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump lashed out at a journalist on Monday, July 27, 2026, after being questioned about his demand to cancel the Senate's August recess.
  
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• Ex-Top Gear Host Richard Hammond Caught Speeding Twice in 20 Days While Driving Porsche and Bentley Luxury Cars

  28-07-2026 20:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Richard Hammond, ex-Top Gear presenter, fined and given penalty points for speeding in Herefordshire. The incidents add to his history of high-speed encounters with the law.
  
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• US Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in July, but High Everyday Prices Still Squeeze Households

  28-07-2026 19:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US consumer confidence improved as inflation concerns eased, but households remain pressured by higher food, housing and utility costs.
  
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• Madison Beer Confirms Engagement to NFL Star Justin Herbert With Romantic Photos Proclaiming 'Meet My Fiancé'

  28-07-2026 19:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Madison Beer and NFL quarterback Justin Herbert announced their engagement via Instagram, sharing intimate photos of the proposal. The couple's relationship has been public since August 2025.
  
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• Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Blames 'Blatant Disinformation' in Shock Bid to Overturn Plea

  28-07-2026 19:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bryan Kohberger, serving life sentences for the Idaho murders, seeks post-conviction relief, claiming his guilty plea was influenced by bad counsel and unvetted evidence from a new book.
  
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• Nvidia Shares Slide as $750 Billion AI Deal Push Triggers Circular Financing Alarm

  28-07-2026 19:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nvidia shares fell as investors examined AI infrastructure financing plans and concerns over links between suppliers and customers.
  
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