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• 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Oregon coast

  30-10-2024 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The coast was hit by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake Wednesday. The tremor appeared to occur in the Blanco Fracture Zone.
  
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• Pentagon chief reveals high res photo of a UFO mothership: 'A huge mini city floating in the sky'

  30-10-2024 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ex-Pentagon official Luis Elizondo, who gained fame for blowing the lid off a $22-million secretive government UFO program, revealed a pic of a UFO 'mothership'
  
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• Nevada lake develops mesmerizing green swirls visible from space - and the disturbing reason behind them

  30-10-2024 22:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA captured intense images of a Nevada lake, revealing eerie green swirls that were visible from space. The lake could take two to three weeks to return to normal.
  
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• Warning to all Facebook users after accounts are stolen in widespread 'malvertisement' scams

  30-10-2024 21:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Facebook users should be on their guard for hackers who could take over the accounts to obtain data and steal money from their friends and family using fake estate sales and bereavement posts.
  
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• Legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin, 94, reveals who he's voting for in 2024 election

  30-10-2024 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The second man on the moon has announced his pick for the 2024 presidential election. Buzz Aldrin said America needs a president with an understanding of human nature.
  
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• America's most common last names by state revealed in new map

  30-10-2024 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An analysis of nationwide phone book listings revealed the most common last name in each US state, offering a new look at regional differences in family history.
  
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• 'Ghost' is caught on a Ring doorbell in chilling detail - as the mysterious orb glides across a kitchen in Preston

  30-10-2024 17:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Reeves, who submitted the footage of her kitchen, says she thinks the spectral apparition could be a deceased relative dropping in to say hello.
  
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• Shocking moment Tesla mows down deer at full speed while in self-drive mode

  30-10-2024 16:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dashcam footage revealed the shocking moment that a self-driving Tesla plowed into a deer, suggesting the vehicle's obstacle detection is dangerously faulty. The car never even slowed down or stopped.
  
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• Uranus' MOON could harbour extraterrestrials, scientists say after discovering evidence of an ocean beneath its surface

  30-10-2024 16:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study suggests that extraterrestrials could be hiding just 1.7 billion miles from Earth - on Uranus' moon, Miranda.
  
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• 'Sickening' Molly Russell chatbots found on Character.ai

  30-10-2024 16:35 via bbc.com
  
  The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly".
  
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• McDonald's fans rejoice as company wins legal battle to fix 'one of life's greatest nuisances'

  30-10-2024 16:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  McDonald's lovers will no longer be denied a special craving after the US Copyright Office ruled that the franchise can fix 'one of life's greatest nuisances.'
  
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• The International Space Station should be evacuated IMMEDIATELY: Expert warns leaving it too late 'could lead to a disaster that would kill not only the astronauts, but also NASA's reputation'

  30-10-2024 15:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nick Pope, a former civil servant who once ran the British Government's UFO project, told MailOnline that the space agency's 'wait-and-see' attitude could have devastating consequence
  
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• Coal Is Still King In Spite Of War On ‘Fossil Fuels’

  30-10-2024 15:56 via technocracy.news
  
  China and India, with 2.8 billion population, said “let’s don’t but say we did.” China has been a Technocracy for decades and India is right behind. While they are overtaking the world, Western nations have been suckered into spending trillions to mitigate phony climate change. Meanwhile, manufacturing moved where the cost of energy was lower. ⁃ Patrick Wood, TN Editor.
  Both India and China have stated quite plainly that they will not be following the example o
  
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• Some people DO see ghosts - and medics say there's an explanation

  30-10-2024 15:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An astonishing third of people in the UK and almost half of Americans say they believe in ghosts, spirits and other types of paranormal activity.
  
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• Bereaved people are using AI to 'bring back' their dead relatives - but experts warn the Black Mirror-style tech can make it harder to say goodbye

  30-10-2024 14:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Canadian freelance writer Joshua Barbeau tragically lost his girlfriend Jessica when she succumbed to a rare liver disease - but an AI programme let him create a digital version of her to help him cope.
  
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• Turin Shroud does NOT show the face of Jesus, scientist claims - as virtual simulation shows the imprint on the fabric 'could not have been made by a 3D human body'

  30-10-2024 12:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cicero Moraes, a Brazilian forensic expert and 3D illustrator, says the famous shroud would not look the way it does if it was placed over the body of Christ, or any body.
  
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• Why Valencia's floods are so catastrophic: Scientists blame climate change for the torrential rains that sparked one of Spain's worst-ever natural disasters

  30-10-2024 12:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Meteorologists think the warming of the Mediterranean, which increases water evaporation, plays a key role in making torrential rains more severe.
  
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• Ancient oak named after a band is UK Tree of the Year

  30-10-2024 09:05 via bbc.com
  
  The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber is at least 400 years old.
  
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• China declares success as its youngest astronauts reach space

  30-10-2024 07:16 via bbc.com
  
  The BBC’s Laura Bicker sees the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft take off in a record year of space exploration.
  
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• Areas with the most heat pumps revealed... and the places where they haven't caught on

  30-10-2024 07:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The number of heat pumps in the UK has been increasing, as households attempt to reduce their emissions and cut bills - but the upfront cost is a barrier.
  
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• Animals getting drunk off alcohol in the wild is more common than previously thought

  30-10-2024 05:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Animals are consuming ethanol and it could be intentional, a new study revealed. Ethanol is found in fermented fruit and nectar that is consumed by monkeys, dwarf hamsters and lemurs.
  
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• China refreshes crew of its 'Celestial Palace' space station

  30-10-2024 04:45 via go.theregister.com
  
  Incoming trio includes first female engineer, a returning taikonaut, and one newbie Three taikonauts have successfully launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and are on their way to the Tiangong space station.…
  
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• How a cinema date is a really good way of getting to know someone

  30-10-2024 01:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's one of the most traditional date ideas going. But a trip to the cinema really could be a good way for getting to know someone, according to a study.
  
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• Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study

  30-10-2024 01:15 via bbc.com
  
  Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.
  
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• Urgent warning to Britons as more than 50 different species of spider are found in a nature reserve - including one that has NEVER been seen there before

  30-10-2024 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Orford Ness nature reserve and former 20th century military testing site is 'crawling' with spiders, according to the British Arachnological Society.
  
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• How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

  30-10-2024 00:42 via bbc.com
  
  The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.
  
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