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• I'm a pilot... here's why the windows on airplanes are round

  18-11-2024 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Captain Steve often shares safety tips on all things flying to his TikTok channel, where he boasts over 53,000 followers. Most recently, the veteran pilot took to the platform to give a history lesson.
  
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• Earliest 'Jesus is God' inscription found in Israel deemed 'greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls'

  18-11-2024 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The earliest inscription that declared Jesus is God was discovered on a mosaic during the expansion of a high-security prison in Israel. It was constructed about 200 years after Jesus' death.
  
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• Sara still a threat to Florida as hurricane trackers reveal system's latest path

  18-11-2024 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The once powerful tropical storm Sara may have dissipated in the Gulf of Mexico, but forecasters have revealed the system's latest path that threatens Florida.
  
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• Urgent warning in three states after 'bomb cyclone' is expected to create 'life-threating' hurricane conditions

  18-11-2024 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Three states are bracing for a bomb cyclone and atmospheric river that could bring hurricane-force winds, catastrophic flooding and feet of high-elevation snowfall this week.
  
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• A look at Biden's long-ranged missiles that Ukraine could fire at Russia in 'big step' to WWIII

  18-11-2024 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The American-made missiles are capable of killing everyone within a 45-ft radius and making homes 'uninhabitable' out to a 176-ft radius - according to UN estimates.
  
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• Flatulence tax: Denmark agrees deal for livestock emissions levy

  18-11-2024 19:43 via bbc.com
  
  It is part of a wider plan to reduce emissions and pollution and restore natural habitat.
  
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• Scientists find shocking cause of cancers plaguing more than 70,000 Americans each year

  18-11-2024 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have uncovered a shocking cause of cancers that plague more than 70,000 Americans annually, specifically those living in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the US.
  
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• Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

  18-11-2024 19:07 via bbc.com
  
  The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was "a kind of Mozart".
  
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• The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations

  18-11-2024 18:55 via bbc.com
  
  The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the "Oscars of Gaming".
  
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• Ancient Egyptian cocktail recipe revealed: Disgusting drink was made from psychedelic drugs, human blood, breast milk, and vaginal mucus, study reveals

  18-11-2024 18:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ancient Egyptians drank a potent concoction from a palm-sized mug shaped like the deity Bes, who was believed to protect women and children, specifically during labour.
  
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• NASA wants ideas on how to haul injured moonwalkers

  18-11-2024 18:11 via go.theregister.com
  
  $45K says you can do it without a lunar rover How do you rescue an injured crew member on the lunar surface? NASA is looking for ideas, and a share of a $45,000 prize pot is up for grabs.…
  
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• Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

  18-11-2024 17:29 via bbc.com
  
  Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.
  
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• Do you have a 'Jekyll and Hyde' boss? Managers with mood swings cause staff more stress than those who are always nasty, study finds

  18-11-2024 17:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Having a nasty boss is stressful enough - but having a boss who tries to make up for it the next day could be even worse, according to a new study.
  
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• Now the CINEMA is tracking you: Popular UK chain is secretly using AI to monitor viewers - including their seat choice and snack selection

  18-11-2024 17:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From smartphones to air fryers , several popular gadgets have been found to 'spy' on users. Now, it seems that not even the cinema is safe.
  
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• Using the internet is actually GOOD for you…but only if you're over a certain age, major study reveals

  18-11-2024 17:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Hong Kong found that 'silver surfers' who frequently log on to send or receive emails, make purchases or search for information are happier than those who don't.
  
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• Google’s Gemini: “You Are A Drain On The Earth, A Blight On The Landscape… Please Die. Please.”

  18-11-2024 16:27 via technocracy.news
  Google’s dismissive response is what gaslighting is all about: “non-sensical responses,” and it “violated our policies.” Gemini was as lucid as can be and hardly “non-sensical.” If AI measures human worth in machine terms, humans will always come as a “drain on the earth” and “a stain on the universe.” Google left “Don’t be evil” behind long ago. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.In a chilling episode in which ar
  
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• Google’s Gemini: “You Are A Drain On The Earth, A Blight On The Landscape… Please Die”

  18-11-2024 16:27 via technocracy.news
  Google’s dismissive response is what gaslighting is all about: “non-sensical responses,” and it “violated our policies.” Gemini was as lucid as can be and hardly “non-sensical.” If AI measures human worth in machine terms, humans will always come as a “drain on the earth” and “a stain on the universe.” Google left “Don’t be evil” behind long ago. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.In a chilling episode in which ar
  
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• Now the CINEMA is spying on you: Popular UK chain is secretly using AI to monitor viewers - including their seat choice and snack selection

  18-11-2024 13:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From smartphones to air fryers , several popular gadgets have been found to 'spy' on users. Now, it seems that not even the cinema is safe.
  
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• UK test-fires Spear mini cruise missile that will equip F-35 fighters

  18-11-2024 13:56 via go.theregister.com
  
  2-way datalink allows in-flight info updates including retargeting and abort The UK has conducted the first successful guided firing trial of Spear, a mini cruise missile that is set to be the chief strike weapon against ships for the carrier-launched F-35B fighter jets, and can also be used against tanks, target structures and fast-moving vehicles.…
  
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• One of Britain's most important Roman roads is finally FOUND after 2,000 years as archaeologists make 'remarkable' discovery under iconic London street

  18-11-2024 13:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old section of one of Britain's most important Roman Roads directly beneath London's Old Kent Road.
  
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• Trump names 'big tech' critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator

  18-11-2024 13:27 via bbc.com
  
  Carr, a free speech advocate and longtime FCC member, has accused some social media firms of censorship.
  
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• Underwater robot discovers a never-before-seen creature at the junction of three tectonic plates in the Pacific Ocean - as baffled viewers dub it the 'forbidden toilet scrubber'

  18-11-2024 12:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute spotted the animal while using an underwater robot to scour the seabed.
  
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• Apple appears to have DISCONTINUED a popular device - as concerned shoppers find it's sold out around the world

  18-11-2024 11:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple fans were surprised to find that a once-essential piece of tech is no longer available online, sparking concerns this popular device may have been discontinued.
  
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• NIST trains AI to hear the 'oh crap' moment before batteries explode

  18-11-2024 09:27 via go.theregister.com
  
  Machine learning used to separate opening a can of soda from something catastrophic Researchers at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have come up with an early warning system for lithium-ion battery fires.…
  
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• Paddington 3 features a HIDDEN language - so, can you decipher it?

  18-11-2024 09:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In the film, Paddington discovers a knotted string bracelet said to contain an ancient secret. Far from being ropy Holywood nonsense, this hidden language really did exist.
  
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• First looks at China's Moon rock samples suggest Luna had volcanoes for longer than previously thought

  18-11-2024 07:33 via go.theregister.com
  
  Stuff from the far side is basalt - but less KREEP-y than expected The first ever samples of soil and rock collected from the far side of the moon has revealed more recent lunar volcanic activity than expected, according to studies published in two journals last Friday.…
  
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• Revealed: How you could soon tell how keen a date is - thanks to an app

  18-11-2024 03:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers have trained a computer - using data from wearable technology that measures respiration, heart rates and perspiration - to identify the type of conversation two people are having.
  
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