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• NASA doubles odds of Moon hitting near-Earth asteroid

  05-04-2025 09:18 via go.theregister.com
  
  Heads up to those living on lunar base in 2032: DUCK!! The likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon, during Christmas 2032, has more than doubled.…
  
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• The real cost of climate change: Shocking report reveals how just 111 companies have cost the world $28 TRILLION in climate damage

  25-04-2025 12:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire say just 111 companies have cost the world a whopping $28 trillion (£21 trillion) in climate damage since the early 1990s.
  
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• Shopper is left 'sick to the stomach' after discovering a 'dead rodent embryo' in her Tesco lettuce

  25-04-2025 12:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Georgia Rizzi was about to fix lunch with the romaine lettuce from Tesco Extra in Chichester, West Sussex, when she spotted something unusual.
  
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• The 'IUD for men' is 100 per cent effective at blocking sperm for TWO YEARS - male contraceptive on its way

  25-04-2025 11:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A non-hormonal male contraceptive that works by preventing sperm from leaving the body has been shown in trials to be effective for at least two years.
  
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• Apple issues warning to all 1.8b iPhone users: Delete this app NOW or your bank details will be stolen

  25-04-2025 08:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple is warning their nearly two billion iPhone users to immediately delete another tech giant's app, claiming that your digital privacy is in grave danger .
  
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• Prophet who predicted Trump shooting reveals terrifying pope prediction that spells catastrophe for humanity

  24-04-2025 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Christian 'prophet' who predicted the assassination attempt on Donald Trump three months prior to his near-miss in Pennsylvania made a shocking new prediction.
  
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• Netflix goes DOWN in major global outage as users report error code at login

  24-04-2025 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Streaming giant Netflix has experienced a worldwide outage affecting millions of customers. Users reported receiving an error code while trying to log into the service on Thursday.
  
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• Earthquake rocks Ohio city that sits on top ancient fault line

  24-04-2025 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An earthquake struck just east of a major U.S. city with a population of over 900,000, with the USGS detecting the tremor around 3pm ET.
  
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• Major hospital cyberattack sees 6m Social Security numbers and medical data stolen… see if you're affected

  24-04-2025 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A major breach of a health system saw personal data of 5.5 million patients stolen. The US Department of Health and Human Services has acknowledged the cyberattack.
  
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• Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers

  24-04-2025 17:57 via bbc.com
  
  Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.
  
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• 10million Americans told not to leave their homes TODAY as toxic chemicals sparks air quality emergency

  24-04-2025 17:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  More than eight million Americans have been told to stay indoors today as toxic chemicals fill the air. The air quality emergency is in effect until 11:59pm ET Thursday.
  
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• Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is branded 'woke' by angry gamers who claim the game 'forces you to play as a transgender character'

  24-04-2025 17:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Many players have been left enraged by a controversial change by the game's developers -prompting accusations of wokeness.
  
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• How can you keep your child safe online?

  24-04-2025 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.
  
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• UK To Experiment With “Dim The Sun” Projects To Stop Global Warming

  24-04-2025 17:00 via technocracy.news
  
  Stupid is as stupid does, especially when you are already stuck on stupid. Climate change theory is based on lab models with no corresponding examples in nature. There is no evidence that man caused warming or that CO2 causes extreme weather patterns. It is a delusion wrapped in hysteria ensconced in a death-wish. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.It’s a project reminiscent of the movie Snowpiercer, in which governments institute a global experiment to spray chemicals into the atmosphere to sto
  
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• You're storing your onions wrong! Experts reveal why you should NEVER keep them in the fridge

  24-04-2025 16:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If your onions are going off quicker than expected, experts say it's probably because you've been storing them wrong.
  
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• The sun as you've NEVER seen it: Scientists reveal the most detailed photo of our home star yet

  24-04-2025 14:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The image was captured by the world's most powerful solar telescope, which takes 2D snapshots of the sun at specific wavelengths. Combining these images allows for detailed photos.
  
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• Extraterrestrial emoji! A 'smiley face' will form in the night sky this evening - here's how to spot the rare display

  24-04-2025 13:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In the early hours of the morning, a rare 'smiley face' conjunction will line up just above the horizon.
  
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• Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told

  24-04-2025 13:20 via bbc.com
  Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.
  
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• Sustainability still not a high priority for datacenter industry

  24-04-2025 13:04 via go.theregister.com
  
  Extreme weather is such a problem when building bit barns... hmmm, wonder what could be causing that? When it comes to building datacenters, reducing the environmental impact of the project is still not seen as a major concern – it is lower on the list than cost of equipment and materials, skills shortages, a possible downturn in projects, and even bad weather.…
  
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• Revealed: The four types of LOVERS, according to science - including one group that has sex 10 times a week

  24-04-2025 12:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from the Australian National University surveyed more than 800 people about their love lives, including how many times they have sex per week.
  
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• WhatsApp will STOP working on three popular phones within days - so, is your device on the list?

  24-04-2025 11:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Within days, WhatsApp will stop working on three popular phones that are used by millions.
  
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• British artist claims he has created paint in the 'new' colour announced by scientists - and he's selling 150ml bottles for £10,000

  24-04-2025 11:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  British artist Stuart Semple has created a paint of the 'profoundly saturated' shade - and he's selling it for an outrageous price.
  
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• Horrific death of Roman gladiator at the hands of a LION is revealed by his skeleton as it is found 2,000 years later

  24-04-2025 09:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bite marks found on a skeleton in a Roman cemetery in York have provided the first archaeological evidence of an epic battle between a gladiator and a lion.
  
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• Inside the bizarre world of renting a 'girlfriend or boyfriend' in Japan - and the surprising rules on fake dates

  24-04-2025 09:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From heated toilets to the world's smallest escalator, Japan is known for quirky innovations. But perhaps one of its most bizarre offerings is its girlfriend-rental service.
  
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• Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

  24-04-2025 06:55 via bbc.com
  The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.
  
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• Scientists create first reprogrammed brain cells that could cure Alzheimer's

  24-04-2025 05:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have found a promising new way to deliver targeted treatments to diseased parts of the brain, and it could be a gamechanger for Alzheimer's disease.
  
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• Mystery as major US city is hit by public health emergency with toxic chemicals filling the air

  23-04-2025 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A concerning air quality mystery has broken out, as the city was reportedly blanketed with toxic chemicals - although not everyone is convinced that the emergency actually took place.
  
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• REVEALED: The UFO sightings taken seriously by the US government

  23-04-2025 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Whether the strange sightings are classified as 'drones' or 'unidentified aerial phenomena' (UAP), government officials are taking these current and historic cases seriously.
  
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• Scientists discover just 19 bites of popular 'health' food per week could kill you

  23-04-2025 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's America's most popular protein, loved by health nuts, comfort food aficionados and everyone in between. But a new study suggests eating too much of it could increase your risk of death.
  
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• Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

  23-04-2025 18:01 via bbc.com
  Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.
  
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