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Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure | TechCrunch
A hacker pretending to work for a leading cryptocurrency news website targeted several cybersecurity professionals using Google Docs as a way to deliver malware.
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UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
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Only about 1% of US lawmakers are working-class
The fact that so few former workers hold elected office means that working-class interests often fall by the wayside in the world’s political institutions
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Exclusive: Disney passenger hurt in ‘temporary blinding’ from theater lights: Lawsuit
Florida resident Cynthia Manning was trying to find her seat before an at-sea ‘Broadway-style’ show when she was disoriented by what she claims were ‘excessively bright’ stage lights pointed directly into the crowd
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Why are Arsenal signing Konsa and how strong could the Gunners be?
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
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Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits — but the brouhaha is still a cautionary tale for founders | TechCrunch
Runlayer and Rippling have dropped their lawsuits. No money was paid. Rippling celebrated by releasing a competing product.
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Harry and Meghan’s security plans uncertain as Burnham says they are ‘private matter’
Home Office and Buckingham Palace refuse to say whether Duke of Sussex and family will have taxpayer-funded protection by armed police
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19 images as major section of Gateshead skyline transformed amid flyover demolition
New pictures show the former A167 Gateshead Highway flyover almost entirely removed above Park Lane roundabout as demolition enters its latest phase.
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Early Cerebras investor Adit Singh joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner | TechCrunch
At Mayfield, Singh will focus on semiconductor, cybersecurity, and physical AI investments.
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Finland says it suspects Russian plane of violating its airspace
The risk of drones drifting into Finland as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine is rising, the head of the country's military intelligence service said in January. #EuropeNews
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States are pouring taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay strains budget
A legal settlement last year allowed higher education institutions to directly pay athletes a total of about $20.5 million annually, on top of any scholarships and other NIL deals they receive
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Remember the creepy Public Safety Films that scarred us for life?
KIDS were crying and dogs were howling, apparently, when the Government’s ‘severe alert’ appeared on our mobile phones last Friday evening.
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Supercars including Porsche and Jaguar stolen by thieves who forced way onto property
Police have issued an urgent appeal after high-performance cars were stolen.
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Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city
Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".
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Why Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so far
Interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid on longer-term borrowing costs
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Speedboat driver arrested by ICE after fatal New York Harbor capsizing
Authorities attributed the disaster to an overcrowded boat, improper decision-making by Hernandez, a lack of required commercial licenses, and the failure to secure a life jacket on the infant
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Powerful earthquake strikes Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says
The latest earthquake comes weeks after Venezuela and Colombia were both hit by destructive quakes
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Why do some dog walkers think rural rules don’t apply to them?
I WAS making my way down Penyghent recently when a couple of walkers with a sheep dog were coming up the other way.
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ICE detains captain of New York boat that capsized and led to death of mother and daughter
DHS says Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana is in US illegally after lying to border patrol when he entered in 2007
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Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Nigerian river
A boat capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving dozens dead
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Weeks-long wildfire in Serbia forces evacuations from nearby village
Warnings for extreme conditions have been issued across most of the Balkans, as authorities warn of a return to sweltering heat that has swept across Europe this summer. #EuropeNews
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A third of web pages published since ChatGPT's launch show signs of AI authorship, study finds | TechCrunch
ChatGPT and other AI models are now authoring and editing much of the new web.
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Mark Zuckerberg buys a 19th-century Gothic-style castle in Ireland
The Meta CEO said he and his family ‘look forward to spending time in Ireland’
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US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz to return in New York after four months out with wrist injury
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.
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Trump ‘fails the laugh test’ with Census report to undermine elections, critics say
Trump touts shoddy analysis and bogus data to claim ‘I WON THE ELECTION’ as he pushes for sweeping restrictions on ballot access
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US Open 2026 to offer biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with $108 million on offer
The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
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FACT FOCUS: Social media falsely claims heatwave threatens Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and bank
Social media reports have exaggerated the impact of extreme heat on Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production and storage
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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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What does Prince Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with Prince William?
The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.
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Nord Stream bomb suspect arrested while working on Ukraine war movie
The Ukrainian suspect had previously been held in Poland for his alleged role in destroying the pipelines but Warsaw refused to extradite him to Germany. #EuropeNews
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Daily Mail v Prince Harry: The failed claims brought by the duke and other stars
A high court judge dismissed a string of claims brought by the Duke of Sussex and six other celebrities against the publisher of the Daily Mail
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Thousands of migrants in Ceuta wait in limbo while Spain figures out what to do with them
Migrants in Ceuta have been moved to makeshift shelters by Spanish police
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Israel admits its soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed
Military orders criminal investigation into deaths of five-year-old and six family members in Gaza in 2024
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More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations
The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala this year and sent dozens more to Honduras
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One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist
One U.S. Army unit is offering troops a reenlistment bonus of four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI
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FBI stops suspected ISIS plot to blow up New York Capitol building
The suspect, a 35-year-old woman, allegedly purchased bomb materials and spent weeks surveilling the Capitol building
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Boarding school teacher failed to disclose fiancé’s sex convictions
Thomas Ridgway failed to tell his bosses that he was engaged to a registered child sex offender
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Coronation Street legend joins cast of new musical premiering in the North East
Former Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy will appear at Darlington Hippodrome in October in The Picture of Dorian Gray – A New Musical.
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Woman charged with planning IS-inspired attack on New York state capitol building
Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, allegedly planned to deploy explosive before fleeing to IS-controlled territory in Syria
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Why road sign on North East border is leaving drivers baffled with obvious direction
A roadside sign near the Scotland–Northumberland border has raised a few eyebrows by reminding motorists to “Drive on the left”.
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2026 GCSE grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC
Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.
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Grok keeps sending gibberish responses to users | TechCrunch
Affected users told TechCrunch they were using Grok Lite, and noticed the issues as early as Wednesday morning.
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Key European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project
The E1 plan was green-lit by Israel last year and would further separate east Jerusalem, occupied and annexed by Israel and predominantly inhabited by Palestinians, from the West Bank. #EuropeNews
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Three bodies found within three days in few-mile radius in Minneapolis
Two of the three people found dead have been identified by police
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Controversial California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules
State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening
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Car boot sale returns to Darlington Arena this weekend - here's what you need to know
A weekly car boot sale at Darlington Arena will return this weekend, offering bargain hunters the chance to browse vintage finds, antiques and more.
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We should be angry about the growing exams performance gap between regions
THE gap between GCSE pass rates between London and regions like the North East should make everyone really angry.
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Prosecutors use James Comey’s own book against him in ‘8467’ case
Comey, a longtime critic of the president, denies all charges made against him
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US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
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See inside County Durham's The Light venue 'rooted in history' ahead of opening
See inside Durham’s newest cultural venue ahead of its opening weekend.
