July 2026
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Body found in river confirmed as missing teenager Taylor Charlton
The teenager, aged 15, was last seen on the night of 8 May, prompting an extensive search operation
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Hegseth vows Americans will be ‘feeling their military’ more after Blue Angels fiasco
Defense Secretary’s comments come after a Navy demo jet buzzed a Florida beach, sending chairs and umbrellas tumbling
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'There was something that people saw as incredibly valuable in these tangible goods' — how iam8bit, Limited Run Games, and ModRetro are giving fans the physical games they want in an increasingly digital world
I spoke to some of the companies keeping physical games media alive in the wake of PlayStation's pivot to a digital-only future, and what they're continuing to do to provide fans with the experience they want from physical goods.
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy murder trial visit home where children were killed
Defense lawyers say Clancy was ill with postpartum psychosis when she killed three children in January 2023
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Ex-deputy who shot Sonya Massey is denied a request for medical release from prison
Illinois prison officials say the former sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey won't get an early medical release from his two-decade prison sentence
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Massachusetts is close to giving doctors final word on late abortions
The law would be the latest change to the U.S. abortion landscape that received a shock four years ago when a Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade
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Three states told to cut water use by 20% to save the Colorado River
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs called the federal plan ‘unacceptable’ and ‘draconian’
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How Europe can make its landscapes more fire-resilient | New Scientist
Paradoxically, suppressing wildfires has also made European countries more vulnerable to huge blazes like those seen in France and Spain this week. With global warming also amplifying the danger, some experts are calling for a change of strategy
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Firefighters tackled blaze in North Yorkshire village
Crews responded to reports of the rear end of a bin wagon on fire in Main Street, Leavening, earlier today (Friday).
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Reform council condemned for scrapping green pledges in wildfire-ravaged Suffolk
A district councillor warned the Reform administration was making ‘one of the most grotesquely misjudged and reckless acts in the history of our county’
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Big Tech
Discover more about Big Tech with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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AI Slop Melodramas Are Taking Over X—and Their Creators Are Cashing In
Viral tales of good triumphing over evil are racking up millions of views. They’re almost entirely AI-generated clickbait.
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Trump’s ‘roadmap’ for peace in Gaza published in full after Hamas says it will disarm
Israel and Hamas continue to insist the other must make the first move towards disarmament and withdrawal
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Tech Industry
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Families able to get first look of brand-new nursery near York at open day
Families are invited to explore a brand-new nursery at a special open day taking place this weekend.
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New scheme launches to support community events in York and North Yorkshire
A new equipment sharing scheme for York and North Yorkshire is set to make organising community events easier and more affordable.
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'More factory than mortuary’: Plans for up to 700 bodies stored at York site slammed
Proposals for a mortuary to store up to 700 bodies in a York business park would see people’s remains kept in an undignified, industrial facility, objectors have claimed.
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Why Ukraine is targeting Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries with major strikes
Wildberries is Russia's largest online marketplace
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This AI Assistant Wants to Make Up for Your Boyfriend’s Incompetence
An ad for Orchid suggests the AI agent can fix relationship problems by simply doing everything for inconsiderate partners.
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NSW should compensate elderly woman whose public housing was inundated with sewage, ombudsman finds
Ombudsman finds Homes NSW acted unreasonably and recommended additional payment for distress and suffering
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'A real step forward' - council executive welcomes plans to improve health service
Plans for a National Care Service have been welcomed in York.
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Mykhailo Mudryk ban: Chelsea winger free to return to football after doping case resolved
Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not played since November 2024, and has been unable to access the club's training ground.
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s awkward campaign speech ends in minutes as he’s booed and heckled
‘You’re a political cretin and you need to get the f*** outta here!’ one person shouted at the Republican gubernatorial nominee
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7 new horror movies on the best streaming services in August 2026
August is packed full of great horror movies — here are seven recommendations to keep you entertained this month.
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Gianni Infantino: Fifa executive joins PM Andy Burnham in questioning Infantino
Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.
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Boss of £300m used-car firm was ousted after ‘orchestrated plan’ by investors, judge rules
Multimillionaire Peter Waddell is also found to have been properly dismissed from Big Motoring World for gross misconduct
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Ed Miliband heaps praise on ‘tireless efforts’ of US after Hamas pledges to disarm
Hamas said it will disarm in exchange for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza
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US cites ‘unauthorized travel’ to end DACA status for deported mother
A woman deported to Mexico despite having legal permission to remain in the U.S. since she was a child has filed suit against the federal government
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Bill Oddie obituary: The comedian turned conservationist loved at home and abroad
Bill Oddie, who has died at 85, found fame in the 1970s as one third of The Goodies, but went on to establish a reputation as an ornithologist, conservationist and television presenter on wildlife.
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Harrogate to launch 'world’s biggest little play festival' with extraordinary number of entries
Organisers of a forthcoming Harrogate event labelled the “world’s biggest little play festival” say they have experienced an “extraordinary response” from the creative community.
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Swimming pools in York forced to close after burst water pipe
York Sport Village was forced to close its swimming pools after a burst water pipe.
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Popular Italian restaurant and bar in York unveils new summer terrace
Lucia, in Swinegate, York, is raising a glass to summer with the launch of a new outdoor dining experience.
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Families able to get first look of brand-new nursery near York at open day
Families are invited to explore a brand-new nursery at a special open day taking place this weekend.
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'House of the Dragon' season 3 episode 7 release date and launch time: when does it come out on HBO Max?
Is House of the Dragon season 3's next episode finally going to show us the much-anticipated Battle of Tumbleton?
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Exclusive: 'Everyone said it won't work' — two days inside Beats at 20, from a wall of one-of-one customs for Messi and LeBron to the labs behind the sound
Touring its labs and speaking with the executives behind Apple's most distinctive audio brand
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Five wildfires still burn in Turkey as risk extends into next week
Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist across 10 provinces.
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Harrogate Community Festival | Harrogate Informer
Harrogate Community Festival will take place at Valley Gardens, Harrogate, on Tuesday, 11 August, 2026, from 10am to 2pm.
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How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record
The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.
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Georgia man dies from cut on his arm after breaking window to get into his own home
The man suffered a severe laceration to his arm and later lost consciousness during the incident in Grovetown, cops said
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Breaking news. - Italy suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
The temporary suspension of the Schengen agreement was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta. #EuropeNews
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Man charged after ‘shot fired’ outside York Mosque
A 44-year-old York man has been charged after a shot was allegedly fired outside York Mosque using an air rifle.
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's trial visit the home where she killed her children
Jurors have walked through the Massachusetts home where Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children
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Eric Trump-backed tech developer Space-Eyes to go public in $638 million SPAC deal
Eric Trump is expected to advise the company on security threats posed by drones and other emerging technologies, drawing on his experience with security issues surrounding the White House
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The Latest: Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but hurdles and uncertainty remain
Hamas said Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that could help end the war in Gaza — but one that will face many hurdles and could take a long time if ever to achieve
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CPUs
CPU reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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War of words over appointment of new council housing boss in York
THE choice of Cllr Dave Merrett to take on City of York Council's housing brief has provoked a row.
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Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report
Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.
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Obama called Trump an ‘idiot’ and Don Jr. a ‘f****** moron,’ diary reveals
Former President Obama reportedly apologized for using crude language during the call, but continued his blunt criticism of the Trumps
