August 2026
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The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile
Breakdown shows Washington now prioritises its own interests over any semblance of shared economic ground
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Iryna Zarutska’s family sues North Carolina city over her murder
Relatives of woman fatally stabbed on public transit allege death was preventable and Charlotte knew of violent crime issue
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Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians vote to authorize first strike in 145 years
The orchestra’s season is set to open September 17
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Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment
Republican senator tries to assuage concerns but does not offer details of Graham’s national security experience
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A landslide at a landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say
Guinea's civil protection service says a mountainous heap of refuse has collapsed at Dar Es Salam, the largest landfill in the capital Conakry, killing 30 people
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Person taken to hospital after Darlington crash closes road
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash in Darlington.
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Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes
Hawk fire has covered more than 13,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno
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Serious crash closes North Yorkshire road
Police are urging motorists to avoid the A1246 Great North Road near the Selby Fork Interchange on the A1.
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County Championship: Yorkshire beat Hampshire by 39 runs at Southampton
Dom Bess delivers a first five-wicket haul of the season to hand Yorkshire a crucial victory in their nail-biting County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.
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Trump aide Natalie Harp trails president on another golf course
Harp was spotted Saturday with the president at his Virginia golf course ahead of his appearance at Sunday’s Indy grand prix
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Trump leads the IndyCar prerace in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streets
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have made the short drive to the course of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington
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Can't decide between buying a Chromebook now or waiting for a Googlebook? Here are the key differences you need to know about
Don't understand what a Googlebook is, or how it's different from a Chromebook? We cut through the confusion for those hunting out a new laptop.
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Who's behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha? | TechCrunch
A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.
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‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock
Government says it hopes clubs will end jersey deals with wagering companies earlier, but calls it a commercial decision
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Doctor warn that Trump’s weight gain poses ‘strong risk factor’
Trump weighed approximately 238 pounds in May – 14 pounds more than last year and 23 pounds more than the 215 pounds he weighed three years ago
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Farm shop minutes from Darlington praised for ‘fantastic’ meat, coffee and produce
Piercebridge Organic Farmshop and Cafe is based on a 300-acre organic farm, which has been run by the same family since 1964.
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England bowler Brydon Carse under investigation by ECB for reported nightclub incident
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.
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New plans aim to shape future investment in Easingwold and Helmsley
Easingwold and Helmsley are among 32 towns in North Yorkshire set to benefit from new Town Investment Plans.
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The Yorkshire Vet: Spotted... a mysterious bird of prey - Julian Norton
It was a spectacularly sunny Sunday, and I didn’t want my bike ride to end. High up on North Yorkshire’s moors the view went on and on. I hoped my ride would too. I had tactically taken a route that passed through High Paradise Farm, which is a perfect place in many ways.
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Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash | TechCrunch
Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.
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Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule | TechCrunch
Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.
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Seven adorable cats hoping to find loving homes in the North East
From affectionate lap cats to adventurous explorers, seven cats are searching for their forever homes at RSPCA Great Ayton.
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15 photos as Nile Rodgers and Chic wow fans at 'record breaking' North Yorkshire gig
Nile Rodgers and CHIC brought a record-breaking summer of live music in North Yorkshire to a close on Saturday night.
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Reacher season 4 episode 5 release date and time — when is it dropping on Prime Video?
The CIA cover-up still needs answers, so when does Reacher season 4 episode 5 arrive on Prime Video?
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Trump set to attend America 250 Grand Prix on Washington DC’s National Mall: Live
Public roads across D.C. have been converted into an IndyCar race track for the event to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary
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Tributes pour in for 'heroes' PC Blades and PC Clough after A66 tragedy
Tributes have been pouring in for two Cleveland Police officers described as “heroes” after their lives were cut short in the devastating A66…
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Video Games
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Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians extend contract for 48 hours, delaying possible first strike
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has agreed with its musicians to extend their collective bargaining agreement by 48 hours
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Kevin Keegan: Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to legendary player and manager
Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to their legendary player on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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Nvidia reportedly warns biggest customers of 15% price hikes on AI servers — memory costs continue to soar
Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell systems shipped from early 2027 affected.
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Pictures show hundreds singing along as 90s pop stars perform in North East concert
Hundreds of music fans packed Keel Square as 90s pop stars brought a day of nostalgic hits to Sunderland.
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DRAM
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Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions | TechCrunch
The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.
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Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence
Academics – and a former director of Australia’s Classification Board – say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standards
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Trump waves green flag at IndyCar race through Washington DC
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
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Teen convicted of fatal stabbing at high school track meet denied new trial
The Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet was denied a new trial on Saturday.
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Fast-moving wildfire in Nevada forces 90,000 to evacuate was human caused: sheriff
‘Please get out if you can right now,’ the sheriff urged
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Clearest sign that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Kushner meets with Jeffries
Republicans appear to agree deck is stacked against them as Trump’s unpopularity grows
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Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated | TechCrunch
Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?
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A66 crash: Two "incredibly brave" police officers remembered with names of Passat occupants released
Tributes have poured in for two “brave” police officers who died in a crash on the A66 in Teesside that killed five others on Saturday morning.
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Natalie Harp reportedly posted 150 pro-Trump tweets on day of Capitol riot
Devoted Trump aide flooded her now-disabled profile urging people to ‘never concede’ on 6 January 2021
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I road-tested the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 — and range anxiety is officially dead
I drove the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 on family road trips – now I’m convinced EVs are the best cars for long-distance travel
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Do not open this newsletter if you are easily offended by...
Storms force trees to grow deeper roots, the saying goes, and I rather like that thought.
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Here’s why conditions on the USS Lincoln fell apart during its 270-plus days at sea
Iranian attacks that devastated a key US base in the Persian Gulf forced the Navy to resupply the aircraft carrier from a faraway island in the Indian Ocean. Now it’s steaming home
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CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
Transport secretary asks ‘publicly owned operators to lay on extra services where possible’
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‘I hate Democrats, but I love Abdul’: voters who left over Gaza return for progressive push
Michigan Senate nominee and others have re-energized one-time Democratic voters who abandoned party under Biden
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How to watch Newcastle vs Liverpool: Live streams, TV channels for Premier League 2026/27
Two European hopefuls go head-to-head at St James' Park on the opening weekend
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CrossCountry train chaos as power cut cancels most services across UK
Journeys are suspended ‘across almost all routes’ until further notice
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Data Centers
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