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• The 'king of tides' is coming: US west coast braces for intense flooding this weekend

  20-01-2023 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  King tides are heading to the west coast this weekend. The tides are expected to be over seven feet tall and will be the final king tide of the season - but it will be the most intense.
  
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• Five easy tips that you can implement right now that could boost your Wi-Fi speed by up to 50%

  20-01-2023 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DailyMail.com has found the top five ways of improving the Wi-Fi connection in your home by up to 50 percent. The best way to get a boost is placing your Wi-Fi router in an ideal spot.
  
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• A doomsday volcano off the coast of Indonesia could trigger chaos

  20-01-2023 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mount Merapi is due for a colossal eruption and experts warn the blast would cut off one of the world's most important shipping routes - the Strait of Malacca in the Pacific Ocean.
  
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•  'AI will take 20% of all jobs within five YEARS,' expert warns

  20-01-2023 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AI-powered bots like ChatGPT are changing how humans interact with computers, but with its ability to write poems and take exams, some people fear this technology will takeover the job market.
  
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• Tim Peake retires: MailOnline looks at his greatest achievements

  20-01-2023 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 50-year-old, from Chichester in Sussex, who spent six months on the International Space Station, announced his retirement on Friday. Here's some of his most memorable moments.
  
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• Shellfish deaths possibly caused by new disease - report

  20-01-2023 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The report from 12 independent experts found toxic chemicals and dredging were very unlikely causes.
  
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• Mysterious 'howl' is coming from California's Golden Gate Bridge

  20-01-2023 18:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Social media users shared videos revealing an eerie sound from the Golden Gate Bridge as they traveled over it during viscous storms last week that brought more than 22mph winds.
  
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• New bird flu pandemic fears as top virologists sound alarm over 'worrisome' spread

  20-01-2023 16:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Top virologists from across the world have sounded the alarm after tests confirmed the H5N1 bird flu strain was spreading between mammals at a farm in Spain.
  
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• Al Gore Schools Davos Attendees: Global Warming Is “Equivalent Of 600,000 Hiroshima Bombs Daily”

  20-01-2023 16:56 via technocracy.news
  
  As a leading Technocrat spokesman for Sustainable Development, aka Technocracy, Al Gore is truly the inmate who desperately wants to take charge of the asylum. His insane rant is so far beyond the pale that only other Davos attendees could possibly nod in agreement.
  These are the people who want to run the world? ⁃ TN Editor
  Al Gore is testing out his performative Greta mode at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. The former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate who
  
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• Male menopause: The silent epidemic that leaves millions of men suffering

  20-01-2023 16:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Millions of American men deal with 'male menopause', a term used to describe the period in an adult man's life when his testosterone levels dip, causing low sex drive, depression, weight gain.
  
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• Tim Peake RETIRES: UK spaceman was first British astronaut to walk in space

  20-01-2023 16:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 50-year-old from Chichester, who in 2016 carried out the first ever spacewalk by an 'official' British astronaut, said that going to space had been 'the most extraordinary experience'.
  
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• What age SHOULD you give your child their first phone? Experts weigh in - with surprising results 

  20-01-2023 16:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As a result of widespread usage and their links to poor mental and physical health, many experts have weighed in on when they think children should be given their first smartphone.
  
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• Siemens Chairman Calls for ‘Billion People to Stop Eating Meat’

  20-01-2023 16:32 via technocracy.news
  
  The giant tech company Siemens and its chairman are completely sold out to Technocracy and total control over humanity. Upending traditional agriculture makes way for artificial lab-grown protein and insect farms. Snabe can eat whatever he wants, but he has no business telling you what you should eat! ⁃ TN EditorOne billion people should stop eating meat in order to save the climate, the chairman of the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe told a panel at the World Economic F
  
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• Green comet that will be visible in the night sky next month loses part of its TAIL

  20-01-2023 16:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The image was taken by Austrian astrophotographer Michael Jäger, who drove 500 miles (800km) from his home to Bavaria in Germany to get a clear view of the night sky.
  
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• 38 of the Best Films on Netflix This Week

  20-01-2023 16:00
  
  Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here are our picks for the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly.
  
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• U.S. Politicians Who Pimped America To The WEF/Davos Cult

  20-01-2023 15:58 via technocracy.news
  
  Dear American politicians: America and Americans are not for sale. We are not your prostitute that you can pimp to the Davos cult that pushes the Great Reset and the destruction of America. History will record all of you on the same page as the revolutionary traitor Benedict Arnold. ⁃ TN EditorU.S. politicians who receive invitations to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, always seem to say stupid things, or stay silent when they could speak up for Americ
  
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• Britain's Tim Peake retires from European astronaut corps

  20-01-2023 15:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The British astronaut who inspired millions with his passion for space will concentrate on educational outreach.
  
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• TikTok hangover cure is only a short-term trick- and some doctors say 'not to try it at home'

  20-01-2023 15:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The viral TikTok hangover cure of dunking your face in a bowl of ice water claims to eliminate drinking pains, but science behind the 'hack' shows the effects only last a few minutes - if it even works.
  
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• Vegan burgers should be served in schools and prions, scientists say

  20-01-2023 13:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bringing plant-based 'meat' to the kitchens of public institutions will ultimately help the planet, says a report co-authored by University of Exeter scientists.
  
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• Mass death of crustaceans in North East may have been caused by new disease, report claims

  20-01-2023 13:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The mass death of thousands of crabs and lobsters off the UK coast may have been caused by a disease previously unknown to science, a new government report has found.
  
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• Glass bottles excluded from deposit return plans

  20-01-2023 13:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In England and Northern Ireland the deposit return scheme will be limited to plastic and metal containers.
  
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• Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs

  20-01-2023 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately.
  
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• A Virtual Social Life Is Possible with Brain-Machine Interfaces

  20-01-2023 13:00
  
  VR and brain-computer interfaces will combine to give disabled people agency in both the real and virtual worlds.
  
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• I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me

  20-01-2023 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily.
  
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• Tim Peake retires as an astronaut

  20-01-2023 12:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 50-year-old will now assume an ambassadorial role for space and work closely with both the UK Space Agency and ESA.
  
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• Hydrogen-powered plane takes to the skies over the Cotswolds

  20-01-2023 11:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aircraft firm ZeroAvia conducted the successful test flight of its Dornier 228 plane on Thursday afternoon at Cotswold Airport near Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
  
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• Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy

  20-01-2023 10:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector.
  
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• Al Capone's sunken speakeasy revealed in haunting photos

  20-01-2023 09:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Haunting images reveal the wrecked party boat where guests of Al Capone enjoyed booze-fuelled celebrations during prohibition.
  
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• Amazon shoppers are saving money on bills with these energy monitoring smart plugs

  20-01-2023 09:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SHOPPING: Amazon shoppers are keeping control over their appliances and monitoring where their money goes, thanks to a set of smart plugs. And they're currently on sale.
  
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• Dentists warn of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online

  20-01-2023 04:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One man said his teeth were not strong enough to bite an apple after wearing aligners bought remotely.
  
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• Deposit scheme for plastic bottles will be unveiled at last... but it WON'T include glass 

  20-01-2023 01:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The scheme will see a small fee - perhaps 20p - charged on plastic bottles and cans, which would be reclaimed when the empty is returned.
  
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• Light pollution: Huge fall in stars that can be seen with naked eye

  20-01-2023 01:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Our view of the stars has been reduced every year over the last decade by artificial light pollution.
  
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• The race to make diesel engines run on hydrogen

  20-01-2023 01:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ordinary diesel trucks could be converted to a hydrogen-diesel mix, according to researchers in Australia.
  
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• Scientists discover a new penguin colony from space

  20-01-2023 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey studied satellite imagery to help identify a new colony of around 500 emperor penguins at Verleger Point, West Antarctica.
  
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