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• Ford Files Bold Patent to Bring Stick Shifts to EVs—Even If No One Remembers How to Use Them

  01-04-2025 07:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ford has patented a novel system to bring the feel of manual transmissions to electric vehicles, although actual gears and clutches won't be present.
  
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• Russell Brand Finally Reveals Why He Divorced Katy Perry—When Did They Marry and Split?

  04-04-2025 16:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Russell Brand has revealed the real reason behind his split from Katy Perry, reflecting on their whirlwind marriage, public divorce and why it ultimately didn't work.
  
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• Katy Perry's Ex Russell Brand Accused Of Rape, Oral Rape And Assault: What You Need To Know

  04-04-2025 16:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British comedian Russell Brand has been formally charged with rape and multiple sexual offences following a police investigation into allegations dating back to 1999.
  
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• Tariffs Push US Mortgage Rates Down—But Homebuyers Still Face Crushing Affordability Crisis

  04-04-2025 15:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US 30-year mortgage rates fell to 6.64% on 3rd April after Trump's tariffs announcement but housing pricing hover around record highs, out of reach of most Americans.
  
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• Trump's £3.8m Gold Card Sparks Outrage as Market Meltdown Wipes Out £1.5 Trillion

  04-04-2025 15:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump yesterday unveiled the new $5 million gold card, or the Trump gold card with his portrait on it for foreigners looking for citizenship in the country.
  
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• 'Nothing Is Off The Table': Starmer Has 417 Pages Worth Of US Goods That UK Could Crush With Tariffs

  04-04-2025 12:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  On 3 April 2025, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds dropped a 417-page bombshell, listing 8,000 US imports for potential tariffs
  
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• Amazon and OnlyFans Founder Join TikTok Bidding War – But Is It All For Show?

  04-04-2025 12:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon and OnlyFans' Tim Stokely join the TikTok chase before the 5 April 2025 US ban deadline.
  
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• Tony Mokbel: Drug Lord Set To Walk Free After Explosive Lawyer X Scandal—Here's What You Need To Know

  04-04-2025 12:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tony Mokbel's back on Melbourne's streets after the Lawyer X scandal blew open his case.
  
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• 'Stock Up Like It's 2020': Cuban Urges Shoppers To Buy Everything From Toothpaste To Soap Before Prices Soar

  04-04-2025 12:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mark Cuban warns shoppers to hoard essentials as Trump's 2 April 2025 tariffs threaten price hikes
  
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• Robert Irwin Turns Heads With Bold Underwear Ad: Inside His Love Life And What Dad Steve Might Say

  04-04-2025 12:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  From November 2022 to February 2024, Irwin dated Rorie Buckey, the niece of the late Australian actor Heath Ledger.
  
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• Who Is Laura Loomer: Meet The Far-Right Activist Linked To Trump Firings, Racist Posts And Elon Musk

  04-04-2025 12:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, has recently drawn attention due to her connection to staff changes within the Trump administration.
  
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• Who Is Laura Loomer: Far-Right Activist Linked To Trump Firings, Racist Posts And Elon Musk

  04-04-2025 12:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, has recently drawn attention due to her connection to staff changes within the Trump administration.
  
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• Was Trump's Tariff Plan Written By AI? Shocking Claims Surface After Executive Order Scandal

  04-04-2025 12:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Allegations are surfacing that artificial intelligence may have played a role in crafting Donald Trump's controversial tariff plan.
  
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• Ford Slashes Car Prices as Trump's Tariffs Hit—What Drivers Can Expect to Pay Now

  04-04-2025 12:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In response to President Trump's recently implemented tariffs, Ford has announced discounted 'employee pricing' for all US customers on various popular models.
  
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• Is 'City Killer' Asteroid Still Hitting Earth? Change Of Trajectory Now Has Moon As Target - What Could Happen?

  04-04-2025 12:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Initially, 2024 YR4 raised Earth impact concerns for 2032, but later calculations, especially from the Webb Telescope, lowered the risk.
  
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• Why AI Alone Won't Sell: Chloé Portier on How Companies Can Monetise AI Effectively

  04-04-2025 12:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chloé Portier explains why adoption, pricing, and real-world impact are key to monetising AI effectively.
  
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• Gustavo Alexander-Russo Infuses Efficiency and Sustainability in the Chemical Industry With Novel Ideas

  04-04-2025 12:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gustavo Alexander-Russo is driving innovation in the chemical industry by combining green chemistry, AI, and agile strategies
  
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• Why South Koreans Are Celebrating President Yoon Suk Yeol's Removal

  04-04-2025 08:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A wave of celebration took over the protesters after an eight-member bench upheld Yoon's impeachment.
  
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• Irish MP Sorcha Eastwood Sues Tate Brothers After Receiving Rape And Death Threats From Supporters

  04-04-2025 03:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Irish MP Sorcha Eastwood was sent violent, sexist comments by the Tate brothers' followers after making a post about Elon Musk. Now she is taking legal action against them.
  
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• Scammed and Devastated: Teen Mechanic Took His Own Life After Falling Victim to Financial Scam

  04-04-2025 03:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough College student Kieron Mullins Bunn, 18, tragically took his own life after falling victim to a financial scam. Messages found after his death indicate he was distressed over losing his money.
  
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• From Code to Creativity: Why Tech Parents Are Steering Their Kids Away from STEM Careers

  04-04-2025 03:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The tide is turning on STEM graduates facing a saturated job market threatened by AI. Parents in tech are now considering arts degrees and trade schools for their children.
  
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• Tesla's Long-Term Potential Still Strong, But Musk Must End the Political Firestorm First

  04-04-2025 02:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Wedbush analysts urged Elon Musk to find a balance between his roles at Tesla and DOGE to avoid damaging the EV brand.
  
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• Bridgewater's Ray Dalio Says US Tariffs Can Prepare the Country for a Global Conflict

  04-04-2025 02:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former hedge fund manager and billionaire investor Ray Dalio said US tariffs could lower reliance on foreign supply chains and boost domestic production.
  
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• Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back

  04-04-2025 02:12 via bbc.com
  
  Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".
  
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• What GlobalFoundries, UMC Potential Merger Means for the Future of US Chipmaker Industry

  04-04-2025 02:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The new entity would later invest in research and development within the U.S, and potentially compete with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).
  
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• 1.5 Million Explicit Images Leaked From Dating Apps, Including BDSM And LGBTQ+ Platforms

  04-04-2025 01:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The 1.5 million unencrypted images available publicly include profile photos, removed for rule violations, and private photos sent through direct messages..
  
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• Eli Lilly boss: 'Tariffs are pivotal moment and hard to come back from'

  04-04-2025 01:37 via bbc.com
  
  The Chief Executive of Eli Lilly has told the BBC that he is doubtful tariffs could bring manufacturing jobs to the US whilst raising billions in tax revenue
  
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• What is live shopping and will it take off?

  04-04-2025 01:13 via bbc.com
  
  Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.
  
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• Lush and Kwik Fit warn tax rise will push up prices

  04-04-2025 01:11 via bbc.com
  
  The brands are warning of the impact of employer National Insurance Contribution rises which kick in on Sunday.
  
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• UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs

  03-04-2025 23:26 via bbc.com
  
  The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.
  
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