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• White House official says next 48 hours key for stimulus deal

  21-10-2020 23:45 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  A White House official on Wednesday said the next two days of talks over a new US stimulus package will be critical, as Washington policymakers touted only incremental progress in negotiations.
  
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• British Households Can Get Paid to Cut Electricity Use This Winter: Here's Who Qualifies

  05-10-2026 20:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Compare British Gas, Octopus, EDF, ScottishPower, and more: smart-meter schemes offering cheaper or free electricity, points, and rewards this winter.
  
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• AI Boom Could Widen the Gender Pay Gap as Women Miss Out on Its Fastest-Growing Jobs

  05-10-2026 19:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  LinkedIn finds women hold just 13% of AI C-suite roles across 27 countries, while AI jobs typically pay more than twice as much as other roles.
  
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• These College Degrees Could Lose Federal Student Loans Under Trump's Rule

  05-10-2026 18:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US rule ties federal student loans to graduate earnings, putting low-paying programmes at risk and potentially threatening Pell Grant funding at some colleges.
  
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• HSBC Banker Banned From the City of London After Racking Up £5,900 in Unpaid Fares

  05-10-2026 18:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former HSBC executive Joseph Molloy was barred by the FCA after a fraud conviction over 'doughnutting' that avoided £5,911 in train fares.
  
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• Google Data Centre Deal Faces Minnesota Scrutiny as Tech Giants Pledge To Cover Their Energy Costs

  05-10-2026 18:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Minnesota regulators are examining whether Google's proposed 15-year electricity agreement for its Pine Island data centre adequately protects other customers from infrastructure and stranded costs.
  
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• Kim Kardashian Reveals Five Nannies for Four Kids as Kanye West and Bianca Censori Step Out in Los Angeles

  05-10-2026 17:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kanye West and Bianca Censori were seen with Playboi Carti at ComplexCon in Los Angeles, shortly after Kim Kardashian discussed raising their four children and using five nannies.
  
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• 55 Years Later, Snoopy's 1971 Writer Joke Reframes How Charles Schulz Appears Across Peanuts History

  05-10-2026 17:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 1971 Peanuts strip jokes about Snoopy's inconsistent inspiration, while Charles M. Schulz's comments suggest the scene also reflected the pressures of sustaining a daily comic
  
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• Why British Airways Flight BA295 Declared an Emergency Squawk 7700 Over Ireland and Diverted to London?

  05-10-2026 17:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British Airways flight BA295 signalled a general emergency over Ireland and diverted towards London, with tracking data showing an altitude of about 9,000 feet and no confirmed cause
  
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• Princess Eugenie 'Horrified' After Apparent Meghan Markle Gift Lands on eBay for $26K, Report Says

  05-10-2026 17:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Princess Eugenie is reportedly 'horrified' after a Meghan Markle–inscribed copy of The Bench appears on eBay with a $26,500 price tag, prompting an alleged phone call.
  
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• Chicago Girl, 7, Dies in Broad Daylight After Being Allegedly Stabbed Multiple Times in the Back

  05-10-2026 17:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Eddimar Paola Hernandez was fatally stabbed while walking in Chicago's Chatham neighbourhood. Shavon Gayden, 48, faces first-degree murder charges as investigators continue probing the attack.
  
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• Gillian Anderson Becomes Latest Theatre Star to Call Out 'Distracting' Superfans

  05-10-2026 17:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gillian Anderson has asked devoted fans not to repeatedly sit in the front row of her West End production, saying their presence can be distracting in the intimate venue.
  
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• 'Didn't Care To Wait': Rihanna Replies 'Damn' After EJ Johnson Criticises Her Fashion Week Delay

  05-10-2026 17:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  EJ Johnson claimed Rihanna's late arrival delayed Dior's Paris Fashion Week show by an hour. Rihanna later commented on a video showing Johnson apparently blocked from a Paris hotel
  
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• Boasberg's Trump Contempt Probe Returns: Appeals Court Weighs Trump Administration's Deportation Flight Fight

  05-10-2026 17:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump faces a renewed legal showdown as an appeals court weighs whether Judge Boasberg can revive his contempt probe into officials over disputed Venezuela deportation flights.
  
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• Ted Cruz Says Vance Is 'Feeling Insecure' After VP Calls His 2028 Presidential Ambitions 'Really Obvious'

  05-10-2026 17:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ted Cruz has accused JD Vance of political insecurity after the vice-president suggested the Texas senator was already positioning himself for a 2028 presidential campaign
  
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• Elon Musk Says Humanity Serving as Biological Bootloader for Machine Intelligence Could Mean Success

  05-10-2026 17:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk has recast his long-standing "biological bootloader" warning, saying humanity's success could involve spreading superintelligence beyond Earth while maintaining concerns about AI safety
  
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• Psychiatrist Dr. Henry Abraham Allegedly States Donald Trump Is Literally a 'Maniac' Due to Behaviour

  05-10-2026 17:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Psychiatrist Henry Abraham cited Donald Trump's late-night activity, speech patterns and apparent disorientation as concerns, while stressing that no diagnosis can be made without more evidence
  
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• UK Rail Cancellations Spark Bedbug Panic: Why Commuters Fear Infestation More Than Delays

  05-10-2026 16:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bedbug sightings on Southeastern trains prompted cancellations and inspections, raising commuter concerns about bites, home infestations and the lasting psychological impact of exposure
  
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• Trump Says He 'Psychologically' Needs Daily Aspirin as Doctors Recommend He Switch to a Lower Dose

  05-10-2026 16:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump said he takes aspirin daily because he feels he needs it psychologically, while acknowledging that doctors have reportedly advised him to switch to a lower dose.
  
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• Prince William Reportedly Believes Prince Harry's UK Return Just Isn't 'Sustainable' Any Longer

  05-10-2026 16:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An unnamed source claims Prince William doubts Prince Harry and Meghan will remain in Britain, while a security review and Earl Spencer's comments add context to the dispute
  
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• Andy Burnham Pension Reform: Prime Minister Unveils Structural Modifications and Triple Lock Plans

  05-10-2026 16:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A potential campaign to reduce the State Pension age to 65 could create pressure for a future Andy Burnham-led government, despite existing plans for increases on pension reform.
  
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• Apple's Cheapest MacBook Faces Fresh Windows Competition From HP's New $699 OmniBook

  05-10-2026 16:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  HP's $699.99 OmniBook 5 brings a 14-inch OLED display, HDMI and Windows 11 to the budget laptop market, competing with Apple's cheaper MacBook Neo from October.
  
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• Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Dating: Reality Star Remained Single for Five Years to 'Completely Heal'

  05-10-2026 16:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kim Kardashian told The Sunday Times that five years of focusing on healing, her children and work left her feeling no urgency to pursue another relationship
  
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• Dennis Hastert, Longest-Serving GOP House Speaker, Dies at 84 After Federal Prison in Hush-Money Case

  05-10-2026 16:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican speaker in US history, has died aged 84. His political career was later overshadowed by a federal conviction and sexual abuse allegations
  
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• Ed Sheeran Reacts to Cousin Jethro Sheeran Jabs Mentioning 'Family Member Who I Haven't Spoken To'

  05-10-2026 16:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ed Sheeran appeared to address cousin Jethro Sheeran's public criticism in Atlanta while distancing himself from claims over Macklemore's tour removal.
  
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• Andy Carroll Names Kevin Adams as Abuser: MP Demands Separate Strategy for Male Sexual Assault Victims

  05-10-2026 16:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Andy Carroll has confirmed that former BBC dance coach Kevin Adams was the man who sexually assaulted him, after Adams's identity appeared in court documents linked to his conviction.
  
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• 'His Being Unfaithful Doesn't Equal Murder': Caleb Flynn's Lawyer Plans Appeal After Conviction

  05-10-2026 16:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Caleb Flynn was convicted of killing his wife, Ashley, in Ohio after prosecutors said he staged an intruder attack. His lawyer is expected to appeal the verdict.
  
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• 'Antique Roadshow' Rare Find: Why Led Zeppelin Wanted To Destroy a Unique Rediscovered Record

  05-10-2026 16:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A rare, unauthorised Led Zeppelin single featuring 'Whole Lotta Love' has appeared on Antiques Roadshow, where its value was estimated at around £1,000.
  
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• Megyn Kelly Hit With Roger Ailes Community Note After Questioning Cornell Accuser's Three-Week Reporting Delay

  05-10-2026 16:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Megyn Kelly faced backlash after questioning a Cornell 7 alleged victim's reporting delay, with critics citing Kelly's decision to wait years before discussing allegations against Roger Ailes.
  
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• John Kennedy Drops 2028 Bombshell: 'Goobers' Could Push Him Into White House Race as He Takes Aim at Trump

  05-10-2026 16:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  John Kennedy leaves the door open to a 2028 White House run while blasting Trump's treatment of Tom Cotton with a stunning 'zero to a-hole' remark.
  
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