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• Long-lost seafloor discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean could rewrite Earth's history

  01-10-2024 23:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers have uncovered evidence of a long-lost seafloor that sunk deep within the Earth during the age of the dinosaurs, challenging our understanding of Earth's geological history.
  
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• RentCafe goes DOWN leaving thousands unable to pay landlords

  01-10-2024 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A popular rent-paying app has been hit with a nationwide outage, leaving thousands of Americans unable to pay their landlords on the first of the month.
  
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• Experts reveal what they think caused massive Verizon outage - and if your data is safe

  01-10-2024 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts weighed in on whether a cyberattack could have caused Verizon's outage on Monday. The number of people impacted remains unclear and the FCC is looking into the cause.
  
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• Workday is DOWN: Thousands of users report outage as they are unable to login

  01-10-2024 22:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Workday reported an issue with its systems on Tuesday afternoon, leaving thousands of users unable to access the site.
  
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• US govt hiding top hurricane forecast model sparks outrage after deadly Helene

  01-10-2024 21:59 via go.theregister.com
  
  Taxpayer-funded data locked behind insurance firm's paywall The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) cannot reveal weather forecasts from a particularly accurate hurricane prediction model to the public that pays for the American government agency – because of a deal with a private insurance risk firm.…
  
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• Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations

  01-10-2024 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe
  
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• Uncle Sam loans $1.5B to reignite Michigan nuclear plant in 2025

  01-10-2024 20:33 via go.theregister.com
  
  Up and atom! The Biden administration has announced plans to reignite a shuttered Michigan nuclear power plant with a $1.5 billion loan that, combined with other nuclear announcements yesterday, suggests the US federal government is right now all in on nuclear energy.…
  
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• Uncle Sam lends $1.5B to reignite Michigan nuclear plant in 2025

  01-10-2024 20:33 via go.theregister.com
  
  Up and atom! The Biden administration has announced plans to reignite a shuttered Michigan nuclear power plant with a $1.5 billion loan that, combined with other nuclear announcements yesterday, suggests the US federal government is right now all in on nuclear energy.…
  
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• Who's a good boy? Scientists reveal the key to bonding with your dog - and it's all about the way you SPEAK to them

  01-10-2024 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Instead of addressing your pup in a high-pitched tone, it's worth speaking extra slowly if you really want to bond with them, according to a study.
  
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• Urgent recall of 200,000 hybrid SUVs that can catch fire and explode with ignition OFF

  01-10-2024 19:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An urgent recall has been issued to nearly 200,000 hybrid SUVs that catch fire even when the vehicle is turned off.
  
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• Got an idea for dealing with space waste? NASA wants to hear from you

  01-10-2024 18:27 via go.theregister.com
  
  Using a nearby crater as a landfill is not a sustainable way to live on the Moon NASA has launched a $3 million prize challenge for innovators with solutions for waste on the Moon and deep space habitats.…
  
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• UK reveals father and son at heart of Evil Corp hackers

  01-10-2024 18:12 via bbc.com
  
  The NCA has taken action against what it says are some the most harmful cyber-criminals of all time.
  
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• WhatsApp takes on Zoom: Meta's messaging app now lets you add filters and backgrounds to your video calls - here's how to try it

  01-10-2024 17:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  WhatsApp users will soon be able to select from 10 filters and 10 backgrounds to spice up personal and work video calls.
  
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• Rare 'Ring of Fire' will appear in the skies for thousands of people TOMORROW: How and when to see the second solar eclipse of the year

  01-10-2024 17:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An annular solar eclipse - when the moon completely blocks the face of the sun - is taking place in the afternoon tomorrow (October 2), astronomers say.
  
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• States with highest and lowest average IQs revealed in map

  01-10-2024 16:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A fascinating map has highlighted the shocking difference in IQ levels across the US. Tests revealed children in the Northeast and those in the Midwest are among the smartest in the nation.
  
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• Northern Lights will shine across parts of the UK TONIGHT as a huge coronal mass ejection strikes Earth - find out if you can see the astronomical display from your hometown

  01-10-2024 16:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If you've always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights, tonight could be your opportunity.
  
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• Microsoft: 'ever present' AI assistants are coming

  01-10-2024 15:59 via bbc.com
  
  The tech giant says we are moving to a "fundamentally new age" of "persistent" AI tools.
  
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• Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland banking apps are back online following a two-hour outage that left thousands of users across the UK unable to access their accounts

  01-10-2024 15:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  They're some of the most popular banking apps in the UK. But Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland's banking apps have all experienced outages this afternoon.
  
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• James Bond, eat your heart out! Incredible 454ft-megayacht has an underwater dining room, a 32ft 'blue hole' pool, and a 40-seater theatre - but it comes with an eye-watering price tag

  01-10-2024 13:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The idea of an underwater dining room might sound like a concept from the latest James Bond blockbuster - but it could soon become a reality.
  
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• Why Italy and Switzerland are being forced to redraw their BORDER

  01-10-2024 12:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The border between the two nations is being redrawn beneath the Matterhorn, one of Europe's highest mountains, known for its rough pyramid shape.
  
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• Is THIS the key to tackling climate change? Almost 40% of the public would agree to World War II-style RATIONING of meat and fuel to slash carbon emissions, survey reveals

  01-10-2024 12:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Almost 40 per cent of the public would welcome a return to World War II-style rationing for meat and fuel in order to help fight climate change, a new study reveals.
  
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• Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads

  01-10-2024 12:07 via bbc.com
  
  The game maker says actions taken by Samsung's Auto Blocker feature go against competition laws.
  
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• PlayStation Network outage map: See where service has been affected after thousands report issues

  01-10-2024 11:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Millions of gamers have been left cut off since 2am this morning after the PlayStation Network (PSN) suffered a major global outage impacting PS5, PS4, PS3 and PS Vita users.
  
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• Earth's new mini-moon swings by, then ghosts us by late November

  01-10-2024 10:30 via go.theregister.com
  
  No need for farewells, 2024 PT5 may drop in again in 2055 Everybody be on their best behavior: Earth has a visitor. 2024 PT5 is an asteroid that took up residence in orbit on Sunday to become a "mini-moon."…
  
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• What age SHOULD you give your child their first phone? Psychologists, cybersecurity researchers, and Britain's strictest headmistress give their expert opinions - so, do you agree with their advice?

  01-10-2024 09:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MailOnline has asked experts from Britain's strictest headmistress to leading child psychologists when they think children should have their first smartphone. So, who do you agree with?
  
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• Saliva swab could predict if you'll die within the year - would you be brave enough to take the test?

  01-10-2024 09:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts could be one step closer to a 'date of death' test after discovering a simple cheek swab can accurately estimate your risk of dying within the next year by analysing changes to DNA.
  
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• Canon ships first nanoimprint chipmaking machine to R&D lab

  01-10-2024 09:33 via go.theregister.com
  
  Lithography technique does not require a light source, unlike ASML's complex extreme ultraviolet approach Canon has shipped its first ever nanoimprint lithography machine to the Texas Institute for Electronics for use in its R&D labs.…
  
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• Britain becomes first rich country to end coal power as last ever UK power station SHUTS for good

  01-10-2024 01:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The last remaining coal-fired power station, at Ratcliffe-on-Soar near Nottingham , switched off its generators for the last time at midnight.
  
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• Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom

  01-10-2024 01:06 via bbc.com
  
  Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.
  
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• Looking for a pay rise? Try datacentre construction

  01-10-2024 01:06 via bbc.com
  
  Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.
  
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