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• Wait Before Buying World Cup Tickets — Read This Warning First

  30-06-2026 09:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Football fans are warned about AI-driven scams targeting FIFA World Cup ticket buyers, with fake websites and offers. Experts advise caution and verification to avoid falling victim to fraud.
  
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• Former WH Smith Chain on Brink of Collapse: £8M Shortfall Threatens 4,700 Jobs and 150 Stores

  02-07-2026 15:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  TG Jones, formerly part of WH Smith, narrowly avoided collapse with a court-approved restructuring plan. Learn about the impact on 150 high street stores, 4,700 jobs, and the financial burden on suppliers and landlords.
  
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• Henry Nowak's Killer Spends 23 Hours A Day In Isolation After Refusing Wing Where Ian Huntley Was Killed

  02-07-2026 15:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Vickrum Digwa, convicted of murdering Henry Nowak, is in segregation at HMP Frankland due to safety fears after refusing to move to a notorious prison wing
  
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• Russian Daredevil Couple Face Criminal Charges After Scaling The Empire State Building

  02-07-2026 15:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Two Russian climbers face criminal charges after scaling the Empire State Building for a protest and surprise marriage proposal, capturing attention and causing disruption in New York City.
  
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• Professor Wins $2M Court Payout After Republicans Tried To Get Her Fired Over Posting Online About Charlie Kirk's Death

  02-07-2026 15:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A University of Tennessee professor receives £1.5 million in a settlement after being dismissed for a controversial Facebook comment, highlighting political pressure and First Amendment concerns.
  
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• 'The Truth Is Out': Former 'Extra' Co-Host Says Mexican Actor Mario Lopez Is MAGA Despite His Denial

  02-07-2026 15:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Extra co-host Tanika Ray claims Mario Lopez supports MAGA after the actor denied political ties, sparking a fierce online debate over his public comments and past remarks.
  
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• Flesh-Eating Bacteria With 20% Mortality Rate Spreads In US Waterways After Trump Admin Slashed CDC Safeguards

  02-07-2026 14:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly bacterium, is spreading in US waters as federal disease surveillance is reduced. Warming seas contribute to its spread, raising public health concerns.
  
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• 'Of Minor Importance': Trump Draws MAGA Backlash After Delaying Bipartisan Housing Bill Amid Soaring Housing Costs

  02-07-2026 14:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump's delay of a bipartisan housing bill has drawn criticism from MAGA supporters amid soaring homebuying costs and a housing shortage, as he ties it to voting legislation demands.
  
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• 'Stay in Your Lane': Meghan Markle Allegedly 'Didn't Understand' the Realities of Marrying the 'Spare'

  02-07-2026 14:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Catherine Mayer discusses Meghan Markle's challenges within the royal family, highlighting the institutional expectations and cultural clashes she faced after marrying Prince Harry.
  
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• 'Letting Down Defences': Trump Health Cuts Fuel 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Fears Before July Fourth

  02-07-2026 14:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  As Vibrio vulnificus is detected off Long Island and infections rise in the US South, Donald Trump's health cuts are fuelling concerns that America is flying partially blind into the 4 July beach season.
  
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• 25 States Sue Trump Administration, Alleging Illegal Removal of Medicaid Work Exemptions for the 'Medically Frail'

  02-07-2026 14:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A coalition of 25 states and D.C. has sued the Trump administration, claiming new Medicaid work rule changes unlawfully narrow exemptions for medically frail individuals, risking coverage loss.
  
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• 'JD Vance Gets Absolutely Zero Reaction': Biden Stair‑Fall Joke Flops in Front of US Service Members

  02-07-2026 14:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  JD Vance tried to crack a joke about Joe Biden's stage stumbles while addressing US service members in Virginia Beach, but clips from the event show the line landing with 'absolutely zero reaction'.
  
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• Paramount Faces a $7M-a-Day Hit as UK Threatens to Stall Warner Bros Deal

  02-07-2026 14:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Paramount WBD deal delay now costs $7M a day as UK ministers threaten to stall it. See which channels and streaming services UK viewers could lose.
  
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• Warriors Enforcer Draymond Green Defends Jaylen Brown Amid Wild Theories Behind Celtics Trade

  02-07-2026 14:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jaylen Brown has been traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, sparking criticism from Draymond Green, who questions the motives behind the decision.
  
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• 'Tampon. Surgically. Removed': IG Comments Continue To Attack Jimmy Fallon Weeks After McGregor Appearance

  02-07-2026 14:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jimmy Fallon continues to face backlash after interviewing Conor McGregor on The Tonight Show, following McGregor's civil liability case in Ireland. Viewers express outrage on Fallon's Instagram, demanding accountability.
  
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• 'ChatGPT Told Him Who To Hire And Fire': Shared Accounts Exposed Boss' AI Chats, Employees Stunned

  02-07-2026 14:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AI is increasingly influencing workplace decisions, with some managers relying heavily on AI-generated input for hiring and firing, raising concerns about overreliance and productivity impacts.
  
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• Laura Loomer Calls IDF To 'Target' Iran's Mass Public Funeral For Ali Khamenei With Over 20 Million Attendees Expected

  02-07-2026 14:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, described Iran's state funeral for Ali Khamenei as a 'target rich environment,' using military language that sparked controversy and highlighted security concerns.
  
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• Daily Mail Could Face Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit for Repeatedly Using Social Media Photos Without Paying Creators

  02-07-2026 14:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Daily Mail is facing a US lawsuit for allegedly using social media photos without permission, potentially exposing it to over $10 million in liability.
  
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• Parents and Grandparents Arrested After Sixteen 'Feral' Children Found Living Like Animals In Collapsing Squalid Conditions

  02-07-2026 14:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sixteen children were rescued from a severely neglected home in Hamden, Ohio. Four adults face felony charges, and the children are now in state custody receiving medical care.
  
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• MAGA Commentator Claims 'Chinese CCP Babies' Born in the US Are Exploiting Birthright Citizenship

  02-07-2026 14:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A CNN debate over birthright citizenship escalated after a MAGA commentator claimed 'Chinese CCP babies' were exploiting US immigration laws.
  
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• Prince William's Fortune Now Surpasses the King's: Vows To 'Make People's Lives Better'

  02-07-2026 13:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince William reportedly became wealthier than King Charles after inheriting the Duchy of Cornwall. He now plans to use part of the estate's wealth to support local communities.
  
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• 'Tone Deaf' Taylor Swift Dragged Over NYC Traffic Disruptions Ahead of Reported July 3 MSG Wedding

  02-07-2026 13:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift is under fire over reports she will marry Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on 3 July, with fans and New Yorkers calling a potential Midtown shutdown 'tone deaf' ahead of the Fourth of July rush.
  
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• Free Apps Can Cost More Than Paid Ones—Just Not How You Expect

  02-07-2026 13:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Free apps may not charge upfront, but many rely on data collection, advertising, and in-app purchases. Here's how to protect your privacy and avoid hidden costs.
  
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• Keir Starmer To Apologise For UK's Role In Forced Adoptions That Saw 185,000 Babies Taken From Mothers

  02-07-2026 13:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer will apologise for the British state's role in forced adoptions between 1949 and 1976, acknowledging the impact on mothers and adoptees.
  
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• Domino's Pizza UK Says It Will Stop Making Real Pizzas to Mock Sony's Playstation Digital Shift

  02-07-2026 13:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Domino's Pizza UK humorously mocked Sony's decision to phase out physical PlayStation games by announcing a fictional ban on real pizzas, sparking reactions and highlighting the digital shift in gaming.
  
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• ChatGPT's Daily Prompts Use Enough Electricity to Power a Small City

  02-07-2026 13:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI's 2.5 billion daily ChatGPT prompts are driving rising electricity demand, highlighting AI's growing energy, water and infrastructure footprint.
  
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• Catholic Order Sold Properties For Just $1... Now Abuse Survivors Fear They'll Miss Out On Compensation

  02-07-2026 13:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Australian federal government questions property transfers by the Christian Brothers, as a court grants a moratorium on abuse claims, allowing survivors to consider a compensation scheme.
  
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• Why Michael Burry's Caterpillar Short Is Bigger News Than His AI Bets Against Nvidia and Tesla

  02-07-2026 12:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Burry bets against Caterpillar, questioning its AI-driven valuation surge. Explore his investment strategy and the implications for the stock market.
  
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• Ex‑FBI Agent: It's Too Soon To Call Those Nancy Guthrie Notes Fake — Here's Why

  02-07-2026 12:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FBI now says some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes may still be 'potentially legitimate', despite earlier claims that all messages were fake, leaving the kidnapping case clouded by conflicting signals.
  
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• Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament Suspended for a Week Because Players 'Smelled So Bad'

  02-07-2026 12:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Oregon card shop has paused its Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments due to hygiene complaints, sparking online debate about cleanliness standards at trading card events.
  
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