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• Did US government cuts contribute to the Texas tragedy?

  07-07-2025 23:35 via bbc.com
  
  Following the Texas floods some Democrats have warned about the "consequences" of President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce.
  
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• Nuclear reactors smaller than a semi truck to be tested in Idaho

  07-07-2025 23:30 via go.theregister.com
  
  Forget small modular reactors. Microreactors are the new hotness The new nuclear age of small modular reactors may not have materialized yet, but that's not stopping the US Department of Energy from getting to work on even smaller, more modular reactors with a couple of new commercial partners. …
  
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• Exact date ALL phones will blast out 'emergency alarm' in system tests revealed

  07-07-2025 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The government has revealed the exact date and time that all phones in the UK will blast out an 'emergency alarm'.
  
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• Joe Rogan flips the God debate on its head with shocking theory that 'we created him'

  07-07-2025 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Rogan has come to a mind-bending conclusion about life, fearing that humanity has misinterpreted what reality really is.
  
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• Microsoft boss offers callous advice to workers who'd just been fired because of AI advances

  07-07-2025 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Microsoft executive is facing backlash after suggesting that recently laid-off employees use a specific tool to help them cope with unemployment.
  
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• 1.2m US trucks feared to be driving with dangerous safety lock issue linked to fatal accidents

  07-07-2025 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A massive 1.2 million trucks are under investigation in the US after regulators were alerted to several deaths linked to a faulty brake-related safety system.
  
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• Chilling discovery exposes tiny differences between psychopaths and ordinary people

  07-07-2025 21:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have discovered what really separates a cold-blooded psychopath from the average person.
  
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• 200 million year-old flying reptile species found

  07-07-2025 21:00 via bbc.com
  
  The newly discovered flying reptile is the oldest pterosaur in North America.
  
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• Game on: The best Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals currently in stock, from consoles to games, starting at just $10

  07-07-2025 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 Console selling out at tons of major retailers in just days, now more than ever, Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals are in major demand.
  
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• Revealed: The most scientifically accurate faces of ancient human species - including one known as 'The Hobbit'

  07-07-2025 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have revealed the most scientifically accurate reconstructions of what ancient humans would have looked like.
  
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• Now millions MORE under flood alerts as tropical storm hits states along the southeast

  07-07-2025 19:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Millions of Americans are under flood alerts as a storm moves northward along the East Coast, bringing heavy rain, dangerous surf and widespread power outages.
  
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• RFK, Jr. Kisses Technocracy With Vision For Every American To Be Hooked Up With Wearables Within Four Years!

  07-07-2025 19:43 via technocracy.news
  
  The Secretary of HHS, RFK, Jr., shocked the MAGA world when he addressed a Congressional committee on June 24, 2025:  “My vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years.” Has he gone over to the dark side? This is straight out of the Technocracy playbook for integrating humans into Smart City architecture with the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Bodies (IoB) and the Internet of Bio-Nano Things (BNT). In addition to collecting all health data,
  
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• How flash floods can sink entire neighborhoods in MINUTES as experts warn states most at risk of deadly event

  07-07-2025 19:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Americans were left horrified as they watched a 'river of death' swell more than 30 feet in just 45 minutes in Texas, sweeping away homes, vehicles and entire families.
  
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• World's NARROWEST car is unveiled: Ultra-slim Fiat Panda is just 20 inches wide - and is fully functional (if you can fit in it!)

  07-07-2025 18:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There's few things more annoying than finding wasted space at a car park - but the new ultra-slim vehicle made in Italy can fit in some of the tightest of gaps.
  
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• Scientists reveal 'death date' of the universe is sooner than previously believed

  07-07-2025 18:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The universe will not last forever. In fact, scientists have revealed that its lifespan is almost half over already.
  
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• FBI issues new warning over phone scam sweeping the US: Hang up NOW

  07-07-2025 18:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A terrifying new scam is sweeping across the US, catching people off guard with fake threats of arrest and demands for payment.
  
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• Double-detonation supernova could explain why the universe is full of candles

  07-07-2025 17:21 via go.theregister.com
  
  Lucy in the sky with calcium Astroboffins have found the first evidence of a double-detonated Type Ia supernova, which could explain why we have enough bright points of reference in the skies to plot our place in the universe.…
  
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• Astonishing footage shows giant volcano erupting with 63,000 ft of toxic ash cloud - as urgent warning issued

  07-07-2025 16:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In astonishing new footage, Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano spews a toxic column of ash measuring around 63,000 feet into the sky.
  
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• Warning issued as expert reveals how Facebook can scan your photos and use them to generate stories

  07-07-2025 15:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A cybersecurity expert has issued an urgent warning that Facebook is scanning your photos with AI in order to generate 'creative ideas'. Here's how you can stop it.
  
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• 'Cyber security' behind decision to end defense satellite sharing of hurricane data

  07-07-2025 14:45 via go.theregister.com
  
  Official notice confirms delay to cutoff until the end of July. Not to worry, AI modelling's in the wings The US defense department satellite service that's cutting off the flow of data used for hurricane forecasting is doing so "to mitigate a significant cybersecurity risk" to government "high performance computing environments."…
  
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• No more excuses! Men DON'T sleep through the sound of a baby crying, experts reveal

  07-07-2025 13:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from Aarhus University in Denmark found that men were just as likely to be woken by the sounds of crying as women.
  
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• Now that's what you call a burner phone! Creepy case is covered in fake SKIN that burns just like human flesh when exposed to UV

  07-07-2025 13:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dubbed the 'Skincase', the creepy case is 3D-printed using silicone, which means it not only looks like human skin, but also feels like it.
  
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• World's funniest countries, revealed: Czech Republic tops the global league table...while Britain and the US trail behind

  07-07-2025 12:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As a nation we're known for our sarcasm and self-deprecating humour. But when it comes to being funny the UK lags behind other countries, according to a new study.
  
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• Nessie hunters are telling the truth! Bombshell study says those who spot the monster really are seeing something in the loch

  07-07-2025 12:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nessie spotters are telling the truth and really do see humps in the loch, a jaw-dropping new study has revealed.
  
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• Why you should NEVER trust a fitness watch to count how many calories you're burning; HARRY WALLOP puts the leading brands to the test, with very surprising results....

  07-07-2025 02:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Once considered the preserve of Lycra-clad cycle bores, these wearables are increasingly being seen as a possible saviour for the creaking NHS.
  
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• The 20 once-beloved baby names on the brink of extinction in the UK - so, is yours at risk of dying out?

  07-07-2025 01:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Whether it's Susan or Shakira, Ryan or Rahul, there's a huge diversity of names in the UK. But some non-Anglo monikers are at risk of disappearing from birth records forever.
  
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