August 2026
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Trump moves to make $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas permanent
Trump and other critics of the H-1B visa program claim the initiative is exploited by companies replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labor
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Why accurate weather forecasting is still so difficult — and why real-time data matters
AI is making forecasts faster
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Twelve people arrested after A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers
Nine men and three women aged between 19 and 61 arrested as part of investigation of events leading to deadly collision
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Football clubs pay tribute to coach and policeman killed in devastating A66 crash
PC Blades coached FC Hartlepool’s U10 Reds and had recently joined Seaton Carew FC, where he was preparing to coach the new U7 Seahawks team.
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Video. Huge climate protest in Sweden ahead of elections
Video. Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election.
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Chan Mathok Atak pleads guilty over Channel boat with 165 migrants
A man admits endangering lives at sea after piloting a dinghy with a then-record number of migrants.
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Nigeria drug arrests: '101-year-old great-grandmother' detained for selling cannabis
Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.
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What the three mysterious women in the Bayeux tapestry can tell us
Three women are depicted in the main body of the tapestry
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Kenya arrests four people during probe into 18 elephant deaths
The first 15 elephant deaths were recorded between June 24 and July 24
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Valor, Point72 back General Intuition at $6B valuation as AI startup pushes into robotics | TechCrunch
General Intuition, the startup building a foundation model that trains generalized AI agents how to move through space and time, is in talks to raise at a $6 billion pre-money valuation from new investors including Valor Ventures, Point72 Ventures, and Seven Seven Six.
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World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
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Humanoid robots are breaking our world records at the Robot Games — but why can't sprinting robots stop properly?
The second World Humanoid Robot Games have got underway in China, and records are falling.
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Why banishing irrational numbers could trigger a revolution in quantum theory | New Scientist
Irrational numbers have underpinned quantum mechanics for a century. Removing them could eliminate its strangest features and trigger the biggest upheaval in physics since quantum theory began
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TikTok driving: What are the laws behind filming yourself behind the wheel
Two police were killed when the car they were driving was struck by a Volkswagen Passat
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Minneapolis seeks to quell rumors after four people found dead in five days
Minneapolis police have said there is no connection between the deaths
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Video. Warehouse burns near St Petersburg as Ukraine targets Ozon sites
Video. Firefighters tackled a blaze at a logistics centre next to an Ozon facility on the outskirts of St Petersburg, as Ukraine said it was expanding its drone campaign against Russian e-commerce warehouses.
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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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Venice Film Festival adds Gaza doc ‘NAZA' to competition lineup
The Venice Film Festival has added a new documentary about the civilian toll of the Israel-Hamas war to its lineup
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Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist fired over Charlie Kirk comments
Karen Attiah was fired after posting about ‘white men who espouse hatred and violence’ on the day Charlie Kirk was killed
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Lack of sleep may cause anxiety by making us less adaptable to threats | New Scientist
People who were deprived of sleep overnight didn't seem to adapt to being in a potentially threatening space, which may help explain the link between a lack of shuteye and anxiety
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Five who died in A66 crash may have had links to ‘organised criminal activity’
Five young men who died after their vehicle hit a police car on the A66 at South Bank may have had links to “serious and organised criminal…
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Woman left with 'life-threatening' injuries after major train incident affecting York
A woman has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after lines between York and London were disrupted today.
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Scarborough Town Council to ask for assurance over asylum plan
Plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Linton-on-Ouse will be debated by Scarborough Town Council.
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New burger restaurant gets five star reviews for 'banging' food
The newly-opened TT Burgers in Woodthorpe is earning five star reviews for food that diners describe as ‘banging.’
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CCTV images as investigation ongoing into burglary at County Durham cricket club
An investigation is underway following an overnight burglary at Sedgefield Cricket Club.
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Hugging Face reportedly in talks to be acquired for $13B | TechCrunch
Hugging Face has reportedly been fielding acquisition offers that would value the company at around $13B. But with the founders' feeling of responsibility to community, doubts arise as to whether a sale will happen.
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Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.
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‘Reagan would be throwing up:’ Ontario premier unloads on Trump as trade war deepens
Ford warned that ‘everything is on the table’ should the dispute deteriorate, including shutting off electricity exports and critical mineral shipments from Ontario
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Ultimate Bank Holiday weekend event heading to breathtaking North East castle
Raby's Harvest Food and Gift Market returns with local produce, street food, live music, and shopping this bank holiday.
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Jobs saved as well-known York business is bought out of liquidation
A well-known York business that went into liquidation has been saved and is now trading under new owners. Rafi’s Spicebox is still operating from its Goodramgate shop following a restructuring deal designed to secure its long-term future....
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Large Wetherspoons pub applies for new licence
A Wetherspoons pub in North Yorkshire has applied for a new licence from the council.
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Snooker champion Graeme Dott guilty of child sex abuse
The former world champion was found guilty of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy.
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‘Some people are afraid of learning new things’: Dr Dre forgets about musicians as he compares AI music to synths, while admitting ‘I’m embracing it’
Dr. Dre has admitted he uses AI in his music producing, despite most music streaming services trying to ban the stuff.
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Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has expressed frustration over unsolicited beauty advice
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'Ted Lasso' season 4 episode 4 release date and launch time — when does it come out on Apple TV?
Ted Lasso season 4 continues this week — this is when you can watch episode 4 on Apple's streaming platform.
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Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins transfer saga leaves Villa shellshocked
Ollie Watkins has been an Aston Villa legend but it appears his time at the club is nearing a painful end amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
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Elderly woman killed by swarm of fire ants suffered 1,000 bites and stings: lawsuit
Alzheimer’s patient Shelba Catterton, 83, believed to have wandered out of nursing home door left open by employee before being fatally attacked by insects, family alleges in legal complaint
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Harvey Elliott: Does Liverpool midfielder have an Anfield future after Newcastle omission?
Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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New owner for 'best pub in Selby' after Rodgers family sell after 15 years
A changing of the guard is brewing at The Three Swans in Selby.
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Double murder probe to trawl more than 4,000 hours of CCTV footage
Detectives have visited more than 170 properties as part of ‘extensive’ door-to-door inquiries
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32GB of DDR5 6000 RAM now costs $400 — the latest price hike puts DIY PC building further out of reach than ever before
A memory record no one asked for
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'Instinct becomes the backup plan instead of the default': How marketers can beat data overload to make better decisions
I spoke to Tara Robertson from Bitly to get her insight into how marketers can better use their data
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Woman fined after rubbish including children's toys dumped in Yorkshire woodland
A woman has been fined after rubbish linked to her was fly-tipped in woodland near Driffield.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 24th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Bedale vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
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Can you spot yourself in these GCSE results day photos from 2015 to 2025?
Can you spot yourself? Photos from GCSE results days across York and North Yorkshire between 2015 and 2025, capturing celebrations, pride and relief.
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Prince Harry steps down from African Parks charity board
Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.
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Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Fire safety works at York flats gutted by blaze as 'safety requirements not met'
Works are planned to improve fire safety in a block of York flats where a large blaze left residents homeless and prompted an investigation.
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New burger restaurant gets five star reviews for 'banging' food
The newly-opened TT Burgers in Woodthorpe is earning five star reviews for food that diners describe as ‘banging.’
