August 2026
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Fast-moving Hawk wildfire is about 27% contained in Reno, Nevada, officials say
Tens of thousands are still under evacuation orders or warnings amid ‘human-caused’, wind-driven blaze
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Former child star sues Disney over alleged rape by ex-employee when she was 14
‘Mr. Doe’s sexual abuse of Ms Bolleau was apparent to the adults on Disney’s set,’ the lawsuit claims
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Washington Post ordered to reinstate opinion writer fired over Charlie Kirk posts
Arbitrator determined the Post improperly fired Karen Attiah, a union-protected employee, over social media posts
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India's Airbound bags $37M to take on trucks with rocket-like drones | TechCrunch
Airbound's ultra-lightweight approach to drone delivery has attracted backing from Greenoaks, DoorDash, and Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom.
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Police officer 'assaulted' while arresting person after York event
North Yorkshire Police is investigating the alleged assault of a police officer after York races.
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New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
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Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B | TechCrunch
We all knew it was coming. The expected valuation may surprise, though.
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‘Immense drop-off’ in support contributing to care leaver deaths in England, review says
Death rate three to four times higher than among general population blamed on isolation of those leaving care
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Omagh: Teenager arrested after four viable devices found in security alert
Police said four viable explosive devices were found and removed from the property for forensic examination.
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US Open 2026 qualifying results: Heather Watson among British winners in New York
Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round of US Open qualifying as she bids for a first New York main-drawn appearance in five years.
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Burnham backtracks on spending housing fund only on building social homes
About 40% of £10bn from Affordable Homes Programme will now go on types of housing such as sheltered and shared ownership
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Some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, still without power 13 days after storms
A majority Black community in Indiana is frustrated by persistent power outages caused by storms nearly two weeks ago
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Hockey sticks, booze and perfume: All the Canadian goods hit with Trump’s 50% tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will impose ‘dollar for dollar’ retaliatory duties on American products
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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides'
Several of the papers are calling on social media platforms to stop the sharing of videos posted by joyriders.
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Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.
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Clarence Thomas thanks Ted Cruz for defending him against ethics complaints
Conservative Supreme Court justice thanks Texas Republican for ‘standing up’ for him after he was ‘under attack’
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Trump’s nutrition advisor says kids should eat fresh food - like hot dogs
Dr. Ben Carson was promoting healthy school lunches that mean pupils ‘won’t have a craving for the unhealthy foods’
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'Unlicensed, unrestricted AI training could destroy the ecosystem for books' — quote of the day by the Authors Guild on the sourcing of training data
Many of today's widely used AI systems have been trained on material sourced from books
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Americast - Americanswers… Are Trump’s Canada tariffs legal? - BBC Sounds
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will match US tariffs “dollar for dollar”.
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Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley responds to ‘absolutely horrendous’ fake pregnancy posts
She shared an angry message to Instagram on Monday responding to the ‘lies’.
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Situational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SEC | TechCrunch
The AI hedge fund went from "the talk of Wall Street" to "subject of federal subpoenas" faster than you can say "diversify your portfolio."
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Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case | TechCrunch
Zillow and Redfin reached a settlement with the FTC, which requires Redfin to reenter the rental advertising business.
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Sir Chris Hoy: Campaigning for cancer screening should not be down to me
The cycling legend tells BBC Scotland that the onus to encourage men to get tested for prostate cancer should not just be on high profile individuals like him.
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Thousands of social and affordable homes to be built across England in £39bn plan
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
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Over 4,000 new homes to be built in West Yorkshire thanks to £441 million funding
Over 4,000 new homes will be built across West Yorkshire thanks to a £441 MILLION grant from Government.
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The Saltburn pizzeria hailed a 'little gem' for their authentic Italian dough
Authentic Neapolitan pizza served at No.23 Milton Street Pizza is quickly becoming a North Yorkshire staple.
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Ukraine hands Britain ‘goldmine’ of secret battlefield intelligence to protect bases
The UK is the first country outside of Ukraine to get access to Kyiv’s ‘Avengers’ database
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Massachusetts woman suspected of killing police officer husband found dead
Karen Solomon had been missing for six days after her husband Kurt Solomon was found dead at their home
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Man charged with murder and eight attempted murders after London house fire
Pawel Kulpa, 34, will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on August 25
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Saudi Arabia to pump €6B into building three theme parks near Paris
The parks are set to be constructed in Cergy-Pontoise to the northwest of Paris and are expected to include a manga-themed attraction. #EuropeNews
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Comedian Joe Lycett to ‘celebrate British boozers’ with live pub shows on Channel 4
The 38-year-old will open an east London pub called The Lycett Arms for just an hour a week
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VK turns up the heat on Apple with millions in daily penalties
Apple faces a massive Russian court fight after VK demands its banned apps be returned
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The grieving family who says the coroner's courts aren't working
One man's death highlights the growing strains on the UK's coroner's courts
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US urges new UN sanctions to spur rivals in Sudan to negotiate an end to war
The United States is urging beefed up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan to build pressure on them to negotiate an end to fighting
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Colombian president orders immigration raids, vows deportations of migrants without legal status
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to deport thousands of migrants who are in the country without residence permits
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Your Eggs Could Have Salmonella. Here’s How to Make Them Safer
I used a sous vide machine and guidance from infectious disease experts to pasteurize eggs without hard-boiling them.
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Asbestos cancer killed mum in her 40s – was her school to blame?
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.
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Mexico resumes limited cattle exports to US after screwworm pause, relieving ranchers
Mexico has resumed live cattle exports to the United States after they were halted for nearly two years by restrictions imposed by the Trump administration following a screwworm outbreak
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Why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
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Caffeine in Costa cappuccino more than three times that of Starbucks – study
The caffeine content in Costa’s cappuccino is the equivalent of around four cans of Red Bull, Which? found.
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US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump threatens to hike auto tariffs
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
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All we know about A66 police crash as all seven people killed in collision named
The police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it has launched an investigation into the fatal crash
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This company wants to stop underwater drones and even submarines with a whole new form of sonar technology
Leveraging existing sonar tech to do more
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Cole Palmer & Morgan Rogers shine in Chelsea win but Robert Sanchez struggles
While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.
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Canada set to announce retaliatory tariffs against US on Tuesday
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Monday that the country may need to pivot away from matching US duties dollar for dollar
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Trump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPO | TechCrunch
The president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX finished trading on Monday back at its IPO price of $135.
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Brydon Carse: Michael Vaughan says England need punishment to 'send a shiver'
A punishment to “send a shiver down the whole team” may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.
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Police arrest 101-year-old great-grandmother for selling drugs in sachets
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Esther Ogunmabo on suspicion of selling skunk
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Met Police send evidence on Mohamed Al Fayed suspect to prosecutors
The Crown Prosecution Service will now consider whether charges should be brought against the suspect
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Burnham hails council house comeback with £10bn for 70,000 new homes
PM makes first major spending announcement on policy priority – but uses money set aside by predecessor Starmer
