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• Wisconsin State Fair Chaos: Cops Assaulted as Massive Fights Erupt on Final Night

  17-08-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Multiple police officers were reportedly assaulted during large fights at the Wisconsin State Fair's closing night, prompting a significant police response. The cause of the disorder remains unclear.
  
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• Togo Joins World Bank's Higher Income Bracket as Five Other Nations Also Climb the Rankings While Others Stay Put

  19-08-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Togo's reclassification to lower-middle income status by the World Bank is driven by a revised population count, not economic growth, highlighting the influence of demographic data on global rankings.
  
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• Dakota Johnson and Role Model Have Reportedly Split Months After Their Romance Went Public, Source Says

  19-08-2026 23:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dakota Johnson and musician Role Model have reportedly ended their relationship after less than a year. Despite keeping their romance private, the couple's split was revealed by People magazine.
  
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• ChatGPT and Claude Chats Could Build a Detailed Profile of You, Says Proton's AI Paper Trail

  19-08-2026 23:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Proton's AI Paper Trail tool analyses ChatGPT and Claude chat histories, revealing personal data exposure. It highlights privacy concerns and promotes Proton's privacy-focused AI assistant, Lumo.
  
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• Trump Aide Natalie Harp Writes 'With All My Heart' in Emotional Letter Revealing She Forgets To Eat and Sleep

  19-08-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Natalie Harp, a White House aide, gained attention after a handwritten letter to Trump surfaced, highlighting her devotion and sparking political debate amid national security concerns.
  
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• 'A Predator Who Gave Birth': Berkeley County Mum Accused of Trafficking Two Young Daughters for Drugs and Money

  19-08-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Helena Nichole Hoyle, 27, faces trafficking and child-neglect charges after her daughters alleged men were allowed access to them for drugs and money in Berkeley County.
  
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• Nick Kyrgios Could Be Forced Into Retirement After Cocaine Suspension as He Admits 'Huge Mistake'

  19-08-2026 23:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine, potentially jeopardising his career. He has apologised and is taking a break from public life.
  
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• Who Are Sandra Bullock's Children? 'Miss Congeniality' Star Shares Rare Family Photo During Hollywood Break

  19-08-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sandra Bullock shares rare family photo, highlighting her focus on motherhood during her acting hiatus. The images offer a glimpse into her private life with her children, Louis and Laila.
  
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• OnlyFans Model Alice Rosenblum Meets $3M Top Spender: His First Remark Leaves Her Visibly Upset

  19-08-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alice Rosenblum's meeting with a man described as her $3m top spender has split viewers over whether he said 'fatter' or 'badder'.
  
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• Inde Navarrette Reportedly Turns Down Heat 2 and a $2.5m Horror Film To Play Rogue in X-Men

  19-08-2026 23:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Inde Navarrette has declined roles in 'Heat 2' and a horror project to focus on playing Rogue in Marvel's X-Men reboot, highlighting her rising demand in Hollywood.
  
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• Trump Pushes To Meet Kim Jong Un Again but His Trusted Sister Claims She's 'Unaware' of US-North Korea Talks

  19-08-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump expresses interest in meeting Kim Jong Un again, despite mixed signals from North Korea. The potential summit raises questions about its impact on nuclear diplomacy and regional stability.
  
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• Moderna Stock Soars More Than 100% on Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough: What Investors Are Betting On

  19-08-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Moderna shares surged after its personalised mRNA cancer treatment met key Phase 3 trial endpoints in melanoma with Merck's Keytruda.
  
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• Flight Attendants' Union Objects to Google's Purchase of Spirit Airlines' Employee Data Over Privacy Concerns

  19-08-2026 22:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A flight attendants' union objects to Google's $10m purchase of Spirit Airlines' internal data, citing inadequate privacy protections for former employees' records, and seeks court intervention.
  
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• Ex-FBI Boss James Comey Indicted Over '8647' Beach Photo That Prosecutors Claim Was Coded Threat To Assassinate Trump

  19-08-2026 22:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  James Comey is embroiled in a legal dispute over an Instagram post allegedly threatening President Trump. Prosecutors claim the post's coded message implies harm, while Comey denies any intent.
  
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• Epstein Victim Claims Secret Tapes Show Donald Trump in Alleged Sexual Encounters With 'Many Girls' in Court Files

  19-08-2026 22:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Newly released DOJ records implicate Trump in Epstein-related allegations, with survivors and lawmakers demanding full transparency. Disputed claims of secret tapes add complexity to the ongoing controversy.
  
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• Pregnant Woman Pleads for Help as Ceuta Locals Say They Fear Rape and Sexual Assault After 72,000 Migrant Crossings

  19-08-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A pregnant Spanish woman's Ceuta video draws attention to local safety fears as authorities process alleged sexual-assault cases after July's crossing.
  
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• 'Impotence!': Pregnant Spanish Woman Furiously Speaks Out as Crime Fears Grip Ceuta After Migrant Influx

  19-08-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A pregnant Spanish woman's Ceuta video draws attention to local safety fears as authorities process alleged sexual-assault cases after July's crossing.
  
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• Hayden Panettiere Death: Cops Make Early-Morning Visit To On-And-Off Boyfriend Brian Hickerson's Family Home

  19-08-2026 22:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Police visits to a home linked to Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend's family have raised questions following her sudden death. Authorities clarified the visits were unrelated to the ongoing death investigation.
  
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• Florida Mum Charged With Arson After Disturbing Video Shows Her Pouring Hot Wax on Kids Before Setting Kitchen Fire

  19-08-2026 22:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Florida mother was arrested for arson and child abuse after allegedly pouring hot wax on her daughters and setting a kitchen fire. Videos posted online led to her arrest.
  
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• 'Squidpocalypse': 20 Tons of Squid Spill Across US Road, Blocking Traffic for Eight Hours

  19-08-2026 21:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A lorry crash in Narragansett, Rhode Island, spilled 20 tons of squid onto the road, causing an eight-hour traffic disruption. The driver was cited for failing to secure the load.
  
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• Who Is Dr. Heidi Overton? Trump's FDA Nominee Once Stood By Him Over False Autism-Vaccine Claim

  19-08-2026 21:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, sparking controversy over her stance on vaccination protocols and facing a divided Senate for confirmation amidst ongoing public health challenges.
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo Instagram Comments Explode as FC Barcelona Football Fans Confuse Pop Singer With Star Player Rodri

  19-08-2026 21:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Barcelona fans mistakenly flooded Olivia Rodrigo's Instagram with messages meant for new signing Rodri, due to a mix-up with Spanish naming conventions and the club's commercial ties to the singer.
  
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• Jim Cramer Picks 4 Memory Stocks up 188% to 584% in 2026: One Is Heavily Shorted by Michael Burry

  19-08-2026 21:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jim Cramer highlights the AI-driven surge in memory stocks, with Sandisk and Micron gaining up to 584% YTD. Disciplined production and major buybacks make these stocks a compelling investment.
  
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• Trump Delays 50% Canada Tariffs on $20Billion of Imports Just Hours Before Deadline After Last-Minute Trade Deal

  19-08-2026 21:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump has temporarily paused 50% tariffs on Canadian imports following a provisional trade deal, granting both nations three days to finalise terms amid ongoing trade tensions.
  
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• Trump Delays 50% Canada Tariffs on $20B of Imports Just Hours Before Deadline After Last-Minute Trade Deal

  19-08-2026 21:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump has temporarily paused 50% tariffs on Canadian imports following a provisional trade deal, granting both nations three days to finalise terms amid ongoing trade tensions.
  
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• Warming Celtic Sea and Channel Waters Raise Fears Venomous Jellyfish Could Reach UK Beaches

  19-08-2026 21:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Warming seas in the Celtic Sea and English Channel are pushing Portuguese man o' war closer to UK shores, raising concerns about increased sightings and potential stings.
  
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• Energy Bills Rocket by £221 as UK Inflation Hits 2.9% in Fresh Blow for Millions of Households

  19-08-2026 20:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, driven by increased energy bills due to global tensions. The Bank of England maintains interest rates, while government measures aim to ease household pressures.
  
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• King Charles Under Fire for 'Deserting Christians' as 'Defender of the Faith' Oath Comes Under Scrutiny

  19-08-2026 20:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A change in wording in the Sovereign Grant report has sparked debate over King Charles III's religious duties, questioning if his multi-faith approach dilutes the monarchy's historic Christian commitment.
  
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• GTA 6 New Leaked Footage: What Legal Consequences Could the Rockstar Leaker Face?

  19-08-2026 19:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Leaked 'GTA 6' footage has forced Rockstar Games into damage control, raising legal questions for the leaker. The leaks threaten the game's upcoming reveal and highlight potential legal consequences.
  
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• 'West Georgia Monster' Bobby Lee Hart Faces New Charges as Investigation Expands Across Four Counties

  19-08-2026 19:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bobby Lee Hart faces new charges in Paulding County as a sexual assault investigation expands across four Georgia counties.
  
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