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• Roman numerals are found on the Stone of Destiny ahead of the King's coronation

  05-04-2023 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Stone has had huge significance in coronations for centuries and is steeped in controversy - which is why exact timings of the carefully planned military operation to move it are being kept secret.
  
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• America longs to expand low-Earth orbit economy 'for the benefits of humanity'

  05-04-2023 21:45 via go.theregister.com
  
  And commercial operators, with NASA a keen customer The US government has published a strategy for low-Earth orbit research and development, anticipating a transition from the International Space Station (ISS) to the use of private sector successors and investigating approaches to address the threat of orbital debris.…
  
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• The perfect US road trip, down to a science! Expert uses AI to develop route with 50 landmarks

  05-04-2023 21:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A data scientist has lend a hand in planning the ultimate US road trip that takes you cross-country to see 50 iconic landmarks, including Mount Rushmore and San Francisco's cable cars.
  
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• Dartmoor National Park Authority considers wild camping ban appeal

  05-04-2023 21:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A judge ruled in January that Dartmoor Park campers would need landowners' permission.
  
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• More than 1.3 MILLION Californians may be drinking water with chemical linked to Parkinson's 

  05-04-2023 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study found high levels of manganese in water systems that flow through more than 1.3 million homes in California. The US is one of the only nations that does not regulate this chemical.
  
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• Archaeologists discover 12 severed HANDS in an Egyptian palace

  05-04-2023 17:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Twelve hands found in northern Egypt's ancient city of Avaris may have been dissected from enemies of the Hyksos dynasty while they were still alive, a study says.
  
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• We asked ChatGPT and Google's Bard to plan a variety of holidays - here are the results

  05-04-2023 17:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  To investigate just how effective a holiday planner AI can be, MailOnline Travel asked two chatbots - ChatGPT, created by California AI firm OpenAI, and Google's Bard - for their travel advice.
  
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• Now THAT'S what you call fast food! Cordless MICROWAVE lets you heat up meals on the go

  05-04-2023 16:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The wireless, rechargeable microwave from Makita weighs about 19.4 lbs (8.8 kg), so can easily be carried to a job site, campsite orcharging point,
  
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• Rare Sumatran tiger cub TWINS emerge from their den at Chester Zoo for the first time 

  05-04-2023 16:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The cubs have emerged from their den at Chester Zoo for the first time, and photographers were at hand to capture the precious moment.
  
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• Now THAT'S what you call fast food! Japanese company unveils a cordless MICROWAVE

  05-04-2023 15:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The wireless, rechargeable microwave from Makita weighs about 19.4 lbs (8.8 kg), so can easily be carried to a job site, campsite orcharging point,
  
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• Pink Moon will peak this evening, but be warned - it could trigger sleep issues and even VIOLENCE 

  05-04-2023 15:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The April Full Moon - often dubbed the 'Flower Moon' or 'Pink Moon' - will shine brightly at 05:34 BST tomorrow morning when reaching its full phase.
  
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• Finger-prick test can diagnose 'most common STI you've never heard of' in just 5 minutes

  05-04-2023 14:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The little-known infection, caused by a parasite, strikes millions every year and is more rife than chlamydia and gonorrhoea in some parts of the world.
  
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• Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police

  05-04-2023 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1.
  
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• Warning as pet dog dies from bird flu in Canada after eating infected goose

  05-04-2023 13:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Officials in Canada, where the dog died, did not reveal what breed or how old it was. It caught the virus after eating a dead, wild goose, and passed away just days after becoming sick.
  
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• Barbie Selfie Generator uses AI to transform YOUR photos into movie posters - here's how to try it

  05-04-2023 13:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Have you ever wondered what your character might look like in Barbieland? Well, now you can find out, thanks to a new tool dubbed the Barbie Selfie Generator.
  
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• How to switch OFF the emergency phone siren the Government is set to test in just a few weeks

  05-04-2023 11:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frightening 'Armageddon' sirens are to ring out from our phones in a matter of weeks as part of Government trials. But Android and iPhone users can switch these off with just a couple of taps.
  
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• World's first 'certified' deepfake warns viewers not to trust everything they see online

  05-04-2023 11:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The deepfake video from Revel.ai appears to shows Nina Schick, an AI adviser, delivering a warning about how 'the lines between real and fiction are becoming blurred'.
  
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• The gymnasssts of the animal kingdom! Incredible footage reveals how some snakes perform CARTWHEELS

  05-04-2023 11:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Universiti Malaysia Sabah studied Dwarf Reed Snakes in Southeast Asia and were amazed to see the animals performing somersaults when threatened.
  
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• Virgin Orbit boss blasts leaders in parting email

  05-04-2023 11:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tony Gingiss, chief operating officer at the rocket firm, tells staff they "deserved better".
  
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• Amazon closing UK-based online shop Book Depository

  05-04-2023 09:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The announcement was met with sadness by many of its customers from around the world.
  
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• Environment Agency workers announce four-day strike as staff turn down 2 per cent pay offer

  05-04-2023 09:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thousands of UNISON Environment Agency workers in England are set to become the latest public body workers to take strike action for four days this month blaming government inaction.
  
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• Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency

  05-04-2023 08:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China.
  
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• Digital map created of UK's underground pipes and cables

  05-04-2023 08:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is hoped a digital map of power cables, gas pipes and sewers will help avoid accidents.
  
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• This Student Is Taking On ‘Biased’ Exam Software

  05-04-2023 08:00
  
  Mandatory face-recognition tools have repeatedly failed to identify people with darker skin tones. One Dutch student is fighting to end their use.
  
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• A Deadly Cousin of Ebola Has Flared Up in Africa

  05-04-2023 08:00
  
  The World Health Organization is gearing up to test vaccines against the Marburg virus—but the world is still not prepared to contain new viral outbreaks.
  
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