August 2026
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A glacier collapse is most likely cause of the Nepal disaster | New Scientist
Melting snow appears to have weakened a steep glacier at an altitude of 5 kilometres, causing it to plummet around a kilometre into the river valley below
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Tim Curry: The Rocky Horror Picture Show star dies at 80
Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Doctors are finally learning to manage antidepressant withdrawal | New Scientist
Withdrawal symptoms following long-term SSRI use appear far more pervasive and serious than previously realised. Now medical bodies are rethinking how and when to stop taking them
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Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Case—and That’s Not All
In addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement.
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Boy, 15, arrested after teenager stabbed to death at London council headquarters
A teenage boy was stabbed to death at Brent Civic Centre on Tuesday afternoon
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Secretlab's newest Titan Evo collaboration is 'inspired by Spider-Man's enduring legacy' and looks perfect for any Marvel fan
Secretlab has announced a collaboration with Marvel and is releasing a brand new Titan Evo gaming chair inspired by your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
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Pennsylvania man killed by cops after knocking on the wrong door
Glenn Pysher was remembered by loved ones as a ‘promising young man, athlete and scholar who loved his family dearly’
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Patient taken to hospital after one-car crash in Bishop Auckland
One person was taken to hospital after a one-car crash in Bishop Auckland.
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Crypto bro faces 280 years in prison for defrauding investors with promises of an 'AI supercomputer' for mining — jury convicts businessman of running $24-million Ponzi scheme, claimed up to 30% APR and a 100% money-back guarantee
He told investors that he’s using an AI supercomputer to generate returns of up to 15% to 30% annually.
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Audrey Werro: World record in sights as European champion competes at Diamond League Zurich
European 800m champion Audrey Werro backs herself to overhaul one of athletics' oldest and most controversial world records.
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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer
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Ex-Premier League star reported missing in Hungary
Akos Buzsaky played for QPR in the Premier League and the club stated it is “praying he’s found safe and well’
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Fundraiser for police officers killed in A66 crash in Middlesbrough tops £1m
Cleveland Police Federation says it will split the money between the two officers' families.
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King Charles III to visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda this autumn
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit three countries in and around the Caribbean this fall
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Dan Sullivan will try to beat another Dan Sullivan for the Alaska Senate seat
Dan J Sullivan, a Republican Senate candidate in Alaska, came away from last Tuesday’s primary with 2.5 percent of the vote – making him eligible to take on Senator Dan S Sullivan in November
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Nanoparticles ease Alzheimer's by making neurons from other cells | New Scientist
A drug made up of a cage of nanoparticles and antibodies created neurons from another type of brain cell, which relieved symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice
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Final tickets left for festival with Groove Armada in 600-year-old castle grounds
Marti Pellow and Gabrielle will headline the opening night of Opulence at Lumley Castle before Groove Armada, Todd Terry and Sam Divine lead a huge…
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This portable 'cyberdeck' computer is my next Raspberry Pi project — and the weatherproof build only costs $250 despite the RAM crisis
A guide to putting together a fully working Pi computer you can pick up and take anywhere.
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County Durham motorist banned after failing to identify vehicle driver
John Thomas Howard, 31, of Shildon, was banned from driving for six months after being found guilty at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court of failing to…
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Trains from Bradford stations cancelled or delayed this evening - see why here
Train services running between two stations have been disrupted this evening.
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Bluesky now lets you upload 10-minute long videos | TechCrunch
Bluesky's new 10-minute video support includes faster upload speeds, too.
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The US fall foliage forecast is out. Here’s where to see the most vibrant colors
Climate change-driven drought and heat is turning leaves brown earlier than usual in some areas
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Plea for flats above what locals have dubbed 'one of the best shops' in the world
A plea has been made to build five maisonettes above what locals have dubbed “one of the best shops” in the world.
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Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
‘This is a profoundly flawed decision that endangers our children and is an affront to Texas values,’ Ken Paxton says
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Meteorologist can’t stop giggles during live broadcast as prank backfires
A weather presenter burst into uncontrollable laughter during a live report on Sunday (23 August). A fit of giggles overcame WABI-TV meteorologist Patrick Osborn, who later revealed that the outburst was due to a prank that "kind of backfired." Osborn had to step off screen as he could not stop laughing, asking a colleague to take over. He later explained that he had been trying to prank anchor Josh Gabbard by playing a Charlie Brown "wa wa wa" sound during a commercial break, but the clip was longer than they expected and played during his segment, which set Osborn's giggles off.
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Fire service issues statement after house fire kills two and leaves one critical
Fire crews who attended the scene of a fatal house blaze have confirmed six people were inside the property at the time, with one person remaining…
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Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.
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California couple heads to Texas court in custody battle with surrogate
Surrogacy is not regulated on a federal level, which can leave room for gaps in interpretation
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Trump considers more tariffs against Canada as trade war grows: report
An unnamed White House official suggested the administration was going to respond to Canadian levies with their own set of actions
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In The Duskbloods, you're quick or you're dead — our network test impressions
The Duskbloods feels like FromSoftware’s unique multiplayer philosophy at its best, but its time limits can be alarmingly demanding.
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Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot for Disney+
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.
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Celtic: Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong?
Celtic have now faltered in Champions League qualifying on six occasions in eight years. What are the ramifications this time?
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North Yorkshire village pub to reopen after being closed for 13 years
The Appletree Country Inn at Marton reopens on Friday after being closed for 13 long years.
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FTSE 100 drifts lower as eyes turn to Nvidia
The chip maker was expected to release earnings after Wall Street closes.
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Dad of soldier says 'hold and cherish' loved ones after River Tyne death
The father of Liam Potts has urged people to “hold, cuddle, and cherish your loved ones” following the 22-year-old soldier's death.
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Ring introduces a new encryption standard, makes it the default for cloud features | TechCrunch
Ring says users can still opt for end-to-end encryption.
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Cybersecurity
Discover more about Cyber Security with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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I wasn't convinced by Elden Ring Tarnished Edition until I played it on Nintendo Switch 2
I was skeptical at first, but Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is simply a delight on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Cryptocurrency
Discover more about Cryptocurrency with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Child among two dead in Middlesbrough house fire as police make murder arrests
A child is among two people who were killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough as police have made two murder arrests.
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For over 100 years, travelers have checked into US motel rooms and found the Gideon Bible
The Gideon Bible has become a symbol of America's roadside culture and Protestant tradition
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Police seek giggling man after 'shaken' woman's alleged unwanted kiss
Northumbria Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a reported sexual offence at a premises on Fish Quay in North Shields.
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Person in hospital after medical incident sees air ambulance land in Bishop Auckland
A person was taken to hospital after the air ambulance landed in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday.
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Ex-Meta scientists want to bring visual AI to the factory floor | TechCrunch
Perceptron offers an AI model that it says can help machines navigate the world while also providing in-depth visual intelligence.
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Gatwick airport profits fall as passenger numbers drop
A £2.2 billion expansion will see the airport move its emergency runway 12 metres north to accommodate around 100,000 more flights a year
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Robot brain builders are pushing out of their GPT-2 era | TechCrunch
Robot bodies are waiting for their AI brains to catch up.
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‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle
Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from locals
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Pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility for major cyberattack on Norway's public digital services
A pro-Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Norwegian government digital services
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Fundraiser for families of Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash hits £1m
A fundraiser launched for the families of two Cleveland Police officers killed in the A66 crash has reached £1 million.
