August 2026
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The $225 Pebble Time 2 is a refreshingly fun smartwatch | TechCrunch
The $225 Pebble Time 2 pairs quirky watch faces and apps with physical buttons, an e-paper display, weeks of battery life, and a playful hacker spirit.
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Britain’s railway prepares for more extreme weather as intense El Niño develops
Experts say more must be done to adapt to changing climate, after two trains derailed within 24 hours during a recent heatwave
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Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory
Eighteen migrants have been laid to rest in Ceuta’s Muslim cemetery following Spain’s deadliest border crisis three weeks ago
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Jeremy Vine dropped as host of carers awards ceremony after backlash
Jeremy Vine has been dropped as the host of a carers awards ceremony after a furious backlash.
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Jet2 launches Yorkshire travel discounts as it expands Leeds Bradford programme
Jet2 has launched a range of Yorkshire-exclusive travel discounts while reaffirming its commitment to Leeds Bradford Airport with its biggest ever…
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Liverpool transfer news: £60m Yankuba Minteh bid rejected by Brighton
Liverpool have an improved bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton but talks between the clubs continue.
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The Poco F8 Ultra is a denim-clad iPhone copycat that packs a punch and then some
The Poco F8 Ultra proves that flagship performance no longer demands a huge price tag.
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Tesla’s solar roof is dead — here’s what went wrong | TechCrunch
Tesla's solar roof was an experiment that never really caught on for the company. But does that mean the concept of roof-integrated solar is dead?
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Marmolada, shrinking ice and weaker permafrost: 'Dolomites under strain'
Marmolada glacier in retreat, permafrost deteriorating and high-altitude water dwindling: Legambiente warns of a crisis in the Venetian Dolomites
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West Nile virus deaths climb as US enters ‘peak period’ for deadly infections
Most people infected with West Nile virus are asymptomatic but roughly one in five experience develop flu-like symptoms or worse
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England vs Pakistan: Michael Vaughan says he "fears" for Pakistan after Headingley defeat
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.
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Plans approved to extend large mural in North Yorkshire town centre
PLANS to extend a prominent outdoor mural on a Grade-II listed building in a North Yorkshire town centre have been approved by councillors.
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Oliver Pimlott: Harrogate Town sign Burnley left-back on loan
Harrogate Town sign Burnley left-back Oliver Pimlott on a one-month loan deal.
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How Penn State’s ‘Pablo Pledgescobar’ was caught in a frat-house cocaine sting
Agostino Abbatiello, 24, is also being called ‘Austin Powders,’ ‘Nostrildamus’ and ‘Kirk Cocaine’ on social media. He’s among 14 people charged over an alleged drugs ring at the prestigious college
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Sidecars and saloons headline action-packed weekend at Croft Circuit
Croft Circuit will host two days of motorsport action next weekend, with sidecars, saloons, sports cars and the Battle of Britain Trophy Race all on…
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Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
State prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations that she took part in a pay-to-play scheme with a group home company
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Butcher, baker, fishmonger - you name it, they did their rounds
IT’S HARD to believe that in the days when lives are lived through the click of a keypad traders still go round communities delivering goods in a…
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Anti-social behaviour at cemetery - here is what the council is doing to stop it
Anti-social behaviour in a public cemetery has led to the council locking a gate to restrict access.
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Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000
David Campanale seeks damages after what he says was organised campaign against his faith in Sutton and Cheam
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Giorgia Meloni: ‘I thought it would be easier with Trump’ NYT reports
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke about her relationship with US President Donald Trum during an interview with the New York Times. #EuropeNews
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No driver, no problem — devs use Claude AI to craft native macOS tool for an 'obscure' Windows-only printer
"Cannot access printer? It's here!"
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Harry returns to UK as hefty Daily Mail legal bill lands
Harry returns to the UK with Meghan and their children as the bill for losing against the Daily Mail arrives: £9.54 million, about €11 million, to be paid jointly with six other claimants. #EuropeNews
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Girl, 6, dies after being pulled from sea with family in Sussex
Saja El-Khawas had been in critical condition in hospital
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England vs Pakistan: Joe Root says it would be "nice to have a choice" over Ashes venues after Headingley snub
Joe Root said "it would be nice to have a choice" over the venues where his England team play as they leave Headingley until 2029.
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Log Cabin Republicans drops ‘trans’ from LGBT to back Trump’s policy
The move aligns with the rollback of transgender rights since Donald Trump returned to office
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Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today | TechCrunch
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
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Arran ferry evacuated over 'bomb threat' as passenger rescued from sea
The ferry operator said a person was reported overboard on the MV Caledonian Isles 16:40 sailing from Brodick to Ardrossan.
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Emotional survivors describe how terror attacks changed their lives
Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism.
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Former Harrogate mayor posted antisemitic tweets, jury finds
Pat Marsh, a long-serving councillor in Harrogate, made posts likely to stir up hatred, jury finds.
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Plans approved to extend large mural in North Yorkshire town centre
PLANS to extend a prominent outdoor mural on a Grade-II listed building in a North Yorkshire town centre have been approved by councillors.
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Jeremy Vine dropped as host of carers awards ceremony after backlash
Jeremy Vine has been dropped as the host of a carers awards ceremony after a furious backlash.
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Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift closed after assessment by engineers
Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift has been closed with immediate effect due to a number of issues which have been identified with its infrastructure and critical components.
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Police make several arrests and recover weapon thanks to live facial recognition
Police have made several arrests and recovered a weapon following the latest deployment of live facial recognition cameras in Bradford city centre.
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Bedfont Lakes Country Park: Murder probe after human bones found
A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45.
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Dutch regulator fines Uber $966m for automating driver suspensions
European regulators have imposed billions in penalties on US technology companies due to privacy, competition and digital market rules
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Teesside chemical workers to vote in strike action over major pension cuts
Nearly 320 Honeywell workers in Billingham, Stockton and Lancashire are being balloted for strike action.
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Multiple emergency services called to incident in York city centre
Emergency services have been called to York city centre following an incident. Crews from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, along with York Rescue…
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Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed
UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member states
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Trump ‘fails laugh test’ with push to weaponize Census over ‘rigged’ votes: critics
Trump touts shoddy analysis and bogus data to claim ‘I WON THE ELECTION’ as he pushes for sweeping restrictions on ballot access
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Tupac murder trial: Accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.
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Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction
The temporary order will allow the $400m (£297m) to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.
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How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.
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Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.
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Diamond League: Amy Hunt pipped to first place in Lausanne 200m event
Amy Hunt follows up her extraordinary week at the European Championships with a second-placed finish in the women's 200m at the Diamond League in Lausanne behind Kayla White.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: rebuttal witnesses called after defense rests
Closing arguments could come on Monday as prosecutors seek murder conviction over deaths of three young children
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Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.
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Trump threatens ‘baseless’ $5B lawsuit over National Guard report he didn’t like
Center for American Progress CEO Neera Tanden says the president is trying to ‘silence’ the group with yet another First Amendment threat
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US supreme court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now
Chief justice signs temporary order to permit work while court considers emergency appeal from administration
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Historic seaside cliff lift dating back to 1800s closed due to safety fears
An historic cliff lift dating back to 1875 has been closed with immediate effect following safety concerns in the UK seaside town.
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Dad sentenced in 9-year-old autistic son’s shooting death
The boy was shot in the head in his grandparent’s yard, police said at the time of the murder
