August 2026
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Father of USS Lincoln sailor released after ICE arrest sparked outrage
His arrest as his son was entering his ninth month on the USS Abraham Lincoln sparked intense backlash
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X sends cease-and-desist to open source project Nitter over alleged scraping | TechCrunch
X has sent cease-and-desist letters to Nitter, the open source project behind privacy-friendly X front ends, demanding its instances and code repository be taken down over alleged scraping.
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Father’s house rammed before teenager died in crash that also killed police
Neighbours heard loud bangs as windows smashed before collision that prompted 17 arrests
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See the stunning contenders for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year | New Scientist
These images of nature in action are just some of the highly commended shots in the running for the prestigious nature photography award
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'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.
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FEMA crew skipped 11 homes with Trump signs in 2024, watchdog finds
Headline-making incident ‘eroded public trust’ and violated ethics rules, DHS Inspector General says
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US Open 2026: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz return in mixed doubles
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
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Another witness ordered released after a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Texas
A federal judge has ordered the release of a second witness to the fatal shooting of a Mexican man by immigration officers in Houston
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John Swinney hails impact of Dolly Parton’s charity work in Scotland
In April, the Scottish Government said it would partner with The Dollywood Foundation which provides books for children, and promotes education and literacy among young people
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ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, ombudsman warns
Children and adults with ADHD and autism face ‘long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care’
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Gears of War: E-Day is a classic Xbox 360 shooter action with an open-world twist
I’ve only played an hour of Gears of War: E-Day’s campaign and I’m already hooked on its stunning visuals and bombastic action.
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Man dies after crash on main North Yorkshire road
A man has died following a crash on a main road in North Yorkshire.
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Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports
Alarm as Republicans warn that ‘flooding’ stores with 300,000 metric tons of beef imports will hit US farmers
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Man died in burnt-out car in North Yorkshire after fire likely started by cigarette
A 25-year-old man was found dead in a burnt-out car in North Yorkshire after a fire likely started by a cigarette, an inquest heard.
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Brewery launches new pizza kitchen with free bank holiday festival
FRESHLY baked sourdough pizzas, live music and carnival games will be on offer as Bini Brew Co celebrates the launch of its new permanent pizza…
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Exhibition within York’s ancient walls reveals city’s long-hidden Irish heritage
An exhibition in Fishergate Postern Tower is shedding light on York's Irish heritage, tracing the famine migrants who settled beside the…
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Trump official refuses to say where foreign beef to lower prices is coming from
Ranchers and Republicans alike have pushed back on the beef plan
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New Dairy Milk chocolate bar flavour is dividing opinion - have you tried it yet?
A new Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate bar flavour is dividing opinion.
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OpenAI’s 700W Jalapeño ASIC outpaces 1,400W Nvidia flagship GPU — claims up to 1.9x throughput per kilowatt and 3.6x lower latency, co-developed with Broadcom
Nvidia's Vera Rubin wasn't in the comparison.
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The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year
The fatalities come amidst declining vaccination rates and calls from President Donald Trump to split up the MMR vaccine.
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York skin therapist takes home prestigious award
Award-winning skin therapies SKN by Ben is celebrating after being recognised for his contribution to the beauty industry.
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Your vote matters! Decide which Audience Choice sessions will make it to TechCrunch Founder Summit | TechCrunch
Each year, we get a huge influx of applicants to speak at TechCrunch’s events, and this year’s Founder Summit in Boston on November 4 will be no different!
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Surfer paralyzed as he tried to save kid caught in California riptide
Josh Collette, 42, remains in good spirits following the life-altering accident, saying, ‘My heart is full of love’
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UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states
Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable
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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died
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Much-loved County Durham Italian restaurant announces closure after six years
A County Durham Italian restaurant has announced it will close after six years, following what its owners described as an “incredibly difficult…
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The White House says it no longer considers data storage and data centers 'critical' technology
The move raises some critical policy questions
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Trump’s midterm convention deemed a ‘s*** show’ with high ticket prices
‘It’s yet another opportunity to shake down corporate America,’ one GOP strategist said
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Mission accomplished for Sophie Adenot: ISS antenna installed
After her 18 August spacewalk as the first French woman in orbit, Sophie Adenot has again left the ISS with US astronaut Anil Menon to successfully replace a station antenna.
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Instagram’s 'First Draft' feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious | TechCrunch
Instagram is making one of the most tedious parts of creating Reels easier. The company announced Tuesday in a Threads post that it’s rolling out “First
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Dolly Parton’s life and career as a country music icon, actor and philanthropist, in photos
Photos of Dolly Parton’s rise from humble Tennessee roots to country music icon, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist. Known for hits including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton has died at 80.
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Wisconsin district attorney declines to charge Elon Musk over $1M election giveaways
Musk was deeply involved in the effort to flip majority control of the highest court in battleground Wisconsin last year
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RECAP - Day two of trial of man accused of Willington Christmas Eve pub killing
Live coverage of Willington manslaughter trial following Christmas Eve death of Steven Shevels
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Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026.
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Texas wildfire quickly doubles in size forcing rural residents to evacuate
More than 50,000 wildfires have been logged across the country this year
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Waymo robotaxis are headed to Munich | TechCrunch
Germany's autonomous vehicle regulations have made it a hotspot for autonomous vehicle testing and eventual commercial robotaxi deployment.
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Inspection launched into police force after Henry Nowak murder
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service has begun its inspection of the force following a request by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones
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Booths wins prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for specialist academies
NORTHERN retailer Booths, which has a store in Ilkley, has been recognised with a 2026 Princess Royal Training Award for its Specialist Training…
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SpaceX will build a second, $100B 'Starbase' spaceport in Louisiana | TechCrunch
The company says it will start construction in 2027 and that a Starship rocket could take flight as soon as 2029.
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Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days
Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
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Alex Pretti’s family slams Trump over attacks on their son killed by federal agents
Days after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, the president took to Truth Social to speculate he was ‘perhaps’ an ‘insurrectionist’
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Brain cells and chemical signals could hold the missing piece of memory
Brain cells and chemical signals could hold the missing piece of memory that today's silicon computers cannot reproduce
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306 people infected with salmonella in Belgium in egg-linked outbreak
Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause a gastrointestinal illness called salmonellosis. Symptoms of infection often include diarrhoea, a fever and abdominal cramps. #EuropeNews
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‘Starting a family is out of the question’: The young people stuck
Exclusive: Money pressures are forcing young people to put off moving out and learning to drive
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Claude Cowork finally remembers what you told the app in chat | TechCrunch
Anthropic is giving Claude a shared memory across chat and Cowork, so users no longer have to repeatedly brief the AI on projects, preferences, and other context.
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York skin therapist takes home prestigious award
Award-winning skin therapies SKN by Ben is celebrating after being recognised for his contribution to the beauty industry.
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UK firm plans major £55m Africa expansion to create ‘energy grid of the future’
Fresh funding for Sheffield solar-powered battery company comes as cuts bring rethink of UK aid strategy
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RECAP - Stretch of A1(M) closed after vehicle fire as traffic at standstill
A stretch of the A1(M) near Scotch Corner is currently closed after a vehicle fire. There are currently delays of around 80 minutes, as traffic is…
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Major disruption expected amid strikes and engineering on railways
Rail passengers are being urged to only travel if essential this bank holiday with major disruption expected.
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Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton: ‘a gift to the world’
Lily Tomlin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bernie Sanders and Kacey Musgraves are among those remembering the queen of country after she died aged 80
