August 2026
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Nintendo
Nintendo reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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US threatens Iran with 'economic D-Day' as markets await sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the launch of what he calls an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, describing the campaign as the single greatest financial offensive ever directed at an adversary, with further details due later on Monday.
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Social media goes into overdrive with Lindsay Clancy conspiracy theories
Algorithms are responsible for fever pitch content surrounding trial, including misinformation, experts say
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Mapped: Where thunderstorms could hit UK this week
Widespread and persistent rain is forecast to hit the UK this week
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Why "I approve" can become the most dangerous button in enterprise AI
Why human oversight alone fails in agentic AI
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Yorkshire Water faces residents after days without supply
Yorkshire Water has faced residents after supply problems left villages near Boroughbridge without water for three days.
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LIVE - Man on trial accused of Willington Christmas Eve pub killing - updates from court
Live coverage of Willington manslaughter trial following Christmas Eve death of Steven Shevels
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Children make up half of mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau as epidemic spreads
West African country reports 46 suspected cases in outbreak declared in July, amid fears virus may be spreading undetected
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Semiconductors
Discover more about Semiconductor with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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White House secret bunker undermines Trump’s security case for $600m ballroom: report
Nuclear-proof underground facility built in response to 9/11 already in place to safeguard president, officials argue
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Kyoto University builds transistor that survives 600C temperatures, compatible with standard fabs — Standard ion implantation and bottom-gate design fix leakage and voltage drift
The bottom-gate JFET holds its threshold voltage to within 0.1V at 400°C.
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Swinton band woman skydives in memory of 'amazing best friend'
A WOMAN is doing a skydive next week in memory of a friend who died following a 'long and courageous' fight with cancer.
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Got a box of old tech gathering dust? I gave ChatGPT a photo of mine and ended up $130 richer
My unwanted Wii was surprisingly valuable
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Plan to house asylum seekers at military base opposed by Reform-led council
PLANS to house people seeking asylum at a former North Yorkshire military base are set to be opposed by a Reform-led council about 50 miles away
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Hollywood mega-merger on the brink as California demands Paramount sell off channels
Paramount and California state officials are set to meet on Monday to discuss potential ways to settle the state's antitrust lawsuit
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CrossCountry services return to normal after power outage causes major disruption
A FULL train service will resume after major disruption across the network it has been confirmed.
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Cyclist knocked off bike in 'fail to stop' crash in York
North Yorkshire Police said it happened at around 11.40am on Friday, August 21 in Haxby, in York Road near the junction with Holly Tree Lane.
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Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran arrives - but he is running out of cards to play
The U.S. president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
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Palace gives health update on Norway’s King Harald as 89-year-old remains in hospital
King Harald of Norway's health has deteriorated, according to the royal palace
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Father of three slain children takes psychologist to court over withheld records
The father of three children, allegedly drowned by their mother, is asking a judge to compel a psychologist to produce records from her sessions
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Man fighting for his life after serious crash in Bradford district - police appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorcyclist has been left fighting for his life following a serious crash.
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The AI data problem nobody talks about: Why more information isn't making better decisions
Why fragmented, unstructured data is limiting AI's value
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Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year
Job site Adzuna said the number of graduate vacancies was the lowest since 2016
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Pensioners given urgent warning over State Pension payment date
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early. See the full list of affected benefits.
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Pictures show aftermath of crash leaving Bishop Auckland business severely damaged
Barriers have been erected outside The Brow Lounge on Newgate Street after unconfirmed reports of a crash.
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Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner sparks backlash amongst Democrats ahead of midterm elections – US politics live
House Democratic leader meets with president’s son-in-law has ignited fury amongst own party
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Shark attack survivor says daughter gave her strength to fight for life
Sydney schoolteacher Leah Stewart lost an arm after being attacked by a suspected great white shark in June
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Zero-tolerance stance on bullying and vandalism at skatepark
Criminal damage and antisocial behaviour have led to a zero-tolerance crackdown at a skatepark.
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The Best Multiuse Air Purifiers Do More Than Just Clean the Room
These WIRED-tested dual-purpose air purifiers also function as heaters, fans, art pieces, and more, offering the best of both worlds.
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Colour run and dog show to feature at Pannal Cricket Gala
A colour obstacle course and dog show will feature when Pannal Cricket Gala returns this weekend.
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Dramatic pictures show plumes of smoke as 999 crews rush to County Durham car fire
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDFRS) was called to Tesco Extra in St Helen Auckland on Saturday (August 22) at 6.25pm.
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Countryfile legend opens up on difficulties saying 'it's not looking good'
A Countryfile legend has opened up on difficulties spanning three years and has said "it's not looking good".
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Major retailer promising 'endless fun and excitement' opens in York on Friday
A major global retailer arrives in York on Friday promising a “playground of endless fun and excitement.”
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PC Gaming
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Owners 'pour their hearts, souls and piggy banks’ into new Harrogate shop to serves aquatic community
A new shop is opening in Harrogate after “amazing support” from the community to help turn the owners’ dream of having their own business into a reality.
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Shein IPO aims for $27bn valuation — and Europe is key to its future
Shein is seeking a valuation of up to approximately $27 billion (€23.1bn) in its September flotation on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, far below its reported peak of $100 billion in 2022. Europe is a key market, but new customs rules and regulatory scrutiny threaten its low-cost model.
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Government tells TikTok to take down joyriding clips after police killed in A66 crash
Seven people - including two police officers - died in the horror crash along the A66 on Saturday morning.
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The new powers Andy Burnham wants to hand to local mayors
Mayors to overrule councils to ‘call in’ decisions on large-scale developments
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'Half of my business will be gone' - Bracing for fallout in the Canada-US trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
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Police search for woman after suspected 'burglary'
North Yorkshire Police said "the incident occurred at approximately 3pm on Saturday, July 4 in Main Street, Escrick."
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Thames Water lenders plan board overhaul if rescue bid approved
The London & Valley Water consortium is said to be hoping to secure agreement for its deal this autumn to avoid the supplier being nationalised.
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2 arrests as police attend 'fighting involving several men and women' at Bradford pub
Police have confirmed they made two arrests following a reported fight in a Bradford pub on Saturday night.
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Bowel cancer patients spared major surgery after ‘life-changing’ trial
Around 80 per cent of patients were spared radical surgery following the trial treatment
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London Zoo animals hop on scales for annual weigh-in
Kiwi the Capybara is among animals getting their annual health check while data is gathered and shared.
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'I'm going to keep saying it': Superman spin-off DC Crime's official title and cast have been revealed — and fans are convinced it'll introduce The Flash to the DCU
The People v. Gorilla Grodd will be a mockumentary series fronted by Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen.
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Thieves target North Yorkshire town house and make off with powerful motocross bike
POLICE are appealing for information after a burglary in a North Yorkshire town in which an off-road motorcycle was stolen.
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Saleswoman told ‘nobody wants to see a pregnant woman’ wins discrimination tribunal
Jessica Morgan was told 'nobody wants to see a pregnant woman' give a presentation
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Russia's second-biggest online retailer Ozon targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.
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Plastic bottles can be turned into edible, vanilla-flavour cookies | New Scientist
Hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic pollution are created each year. One option may be to turn the pollution into food, but critics voice concerns
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Manchester Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies year after son
Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, 61, dies of cancer one year after her son's death in a crash.
