August 2026
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A fifth of older Australians who contested automated decision on home support funding got more after human review
Exclusive: Greens say department of health’s integrated assessment tool is ‘under-assessing’ far more people who may not know how to contest
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easyJet axes Leeds Bradford Airport routes from January 2027
Passengers booked on flights after January 5 will be able to claim refunds
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Missouri court rejects petition proposing protections for laws passed by citizen initiative
A Missouri court has rejected a request to let voters decide in November whether to make it harder for lawmakers to change laws enacted by citizen initiatives
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'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high
Many Federal Reserve officials think the central bank will have to lift its key short-term interest rate in the coming months if inflation doesn’t subside, minutes of the Fed’s meeting last month showed
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Tragedy as body found in car down ditch off A-road in search for missing woman
A woman has sadly been found dead inside a car in North Yorkshire causing the road to close while police investigate.
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'Vital step'- expansion of free bus travel welcomed in York
The expansion of free bus travel for disabled people has been welcomed in York.
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Don't be an archaeologist in a movie if you want to survive | New Scientist
Feedback is our weekly column of bizarre stories, implausible advertising claims, confusing instructions and more Archaeologists RIP In July, Feedback
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Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?
A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports
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Child rapist jailed thanks to 12-year-old girl's 'incredible bravery'
A child rapist who plied a 12-year-old girl with drugs and alcohol in a ‘horrific’ sex attack has been jailed.
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Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
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Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
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Ukrainian diver arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline bombings
Berlin to seek suspect’s extradition for 2022 explosions that damaged gas pipelines to Russia
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'Shreddy' North East wrestling star coming Teesside for family event
AEW and TNA wrestler Adam 'Shreddy' Foster will headline a W3L and Dropkick Championship Wrestling event at Queens Campus Sports Centre in…
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‘Outstanding’ York fish and chip shop to close leaving customers ‘gutted’
More than one customer described it as ‘the best chippy in York’. But soon it’s going to close as the owner moves on to a new chapter. Bish ’n’ Chips in Bishopthorpe will shut when the lease ends in three weeks time. It’s been run by Tom...
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Germany’s firewall was meant to hold the far right at bay. It may have done the reverse
An AfD win in next month’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt would shatter a decades-long political consensus and reverberate throughout the EU
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World-famous rocker's surprise visit to North Yorkshire market before sellout gig
World-famous shock rocker Alice Cooper was spotted browsing Scarborough Market Hall and chatting with fans just hours before a sold-out Hollywood…
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Former County Durham care home closed after damning watchdog report put up for sale
Former Bishop Auckland care home Howlish Hall which previously closed after a damning watchdog report has been put up for sale, a year later.
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Chancellor to lead growth strategy from No10 North, Burnham says
The Prime Minister’s plans to hand responsibilities for economic growth to the new No10 North are not a demotion for Chancellor John Healey and the Treasury, Angela Rayner has said.
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Want a DJI Pocket 4 with wings? The world’s first 2-in-1 drone that doubles as a pocket gimbal camera just got FCC approval
HoverAir, makers of the original self-flying drone, launched Versa on Indiegogo, and it's set for US availability
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Time's running out! Save $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21 | 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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Compulsory GCSE resits in England harm teenagers’ mental wellbeing, study finds
UCL researchers warn repeated exam attempts may dent students’ confidence and raise risk of dropping out
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Bari Weiss given ‘blank check’ to promote 60 Minutes as expectations mount: report
‘CBS will blanket the airwaves and major markets with a multipronged, cross-platform campaign,’ according to a new report
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Durham University finds mysterious 'black hole star' much bigger than the sun
Researchers at Durham University helped discover a possible new type of cosmic object, a ‘black hole star’, using NASA’s James Webb Space…
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Beer festival 'with surprises' coming to Teesside on August Bank Holiday weekend
Three Brothers Brewing Company will bring beers, live music, street food and celebrations as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
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Millions of Comcast routers may soon track their owners’ movements — here’s why users are calling it ‘Flock for your bedroom’
Comcast’s Xfinity routers can sense people’s presence in your home, but many users are worried.
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Police appeal to find wanted Leeds man with links to Bradford
POLICE are appealing for help to locate a wanted man from Leeds.
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Five Americans among seven killed in safari helicopter crash in Kenya
Officials say all seven people onboard killed, including Telemundo executive and Ecuador intelligence chief
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Hidden gallery at National History Museum to reopen for first time in over 80 years
The hidden gallery will reopen next month
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Qualcomm retracts select Snapdragon C power efficiency benchmarks nearly a week after publication — updated slide removes idle apps and web browsing results
The change is to "focus on the user experience" Snapdragon C delivers.
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People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.
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Leon Baptiste: 'Missing' athletics coach serving prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting minor
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.
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Firefighters tackle blaze in North Yorkshire woods
A crew is dealing with a wood fire in North Yorkshire.
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Eric Trump defends Natalie Harp as ‘deeply committed’ to president
The president’s son defended Natalie Harp against attacks from her own brother, calling him ‘absolute trash’ for questioning the aide’s loyalty to Trump
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'Charred' body found in southern France identified as influencer
The Nîmes public prosecutor, Cécile Gensac, said that two men had been arrested on Wednesday and "placed in police custody because of evidence suggesting their direct or indirect involvement in the events." #EuropeNews
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Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 US cities | TechCrunch
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
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Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive Senate candidate said. ‘But I think people see through that’
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Nearly £400k spent on upkeep of disused private school near York since closure
Almost £400,000 has been spent on the upkeep of the former Queen Margaret's School, in Escrick near York, by administrators following its…
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Emma Barnett: Broadcaster reveals she had hysterectomy after making film about endometriosis
The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.
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Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent
Mykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in Ukraine
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Spain to allow 500 children in Ceuta to go to mainland in immigration U-turn
Madrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent back
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Japan is testing Helsing's HX-2 strike drone
Europe's hottest defence startup just found an unlikely Japanese ally as Rakuten helps Helsing enter the military market
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You can now buy a delidded Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition for $1,403 — stripped dual-cache offering is $500 more expensive than regular version
Thermal Grizzly offers the halo CPU with the pop topped for an egregious price, yet it almost makes sense on this chip.
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Family named after three die in sea off Shoreham beach
Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim.
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Arsenal transfer news: Ezri Konsa deal agreed with Aston Villa for £50m-plus
Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.
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Over half of Americans are concerned about AI in daily life — with tech leaders and AI gurus desperately trying to calm the number one fear
Americans are getting more concerned about AI
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Calendly throws its hat into meeting note-taker circus | TechCrunch
Calendly is also releasing a meeting scheduling assistant called Callie.
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Murder investigation launched after woman dies and eight others injured in house fire
One woman died in hospital, while another woman remains in a life-threatening condition
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Inscription on bullet could lead to death penalty for Charlie Kirk suspect
Judge Tony Graf said he will decide if the case should advance to trial after he hears again from both sides on Sept. 1
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Fentanyl awareness lessons added at schools in new push to halt overdoses
High school students across the state will be educated on the dangers of fentanyl in eight 50-minute sessions
