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• Australia data law comes into effect

  13-10-2015 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Large amounts of phone, internet and location data must now be kept for two years by Australian telecommunications companies, as a new law comes into effect.
  
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• California hit by TWENTY SECOND earthquake in less than 10 hours

  02-02-2026 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A region in California has experienced an explosion of earthquakes. Experts warn that the area is poised for a major earthquake, which would cause significant damage.
  
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• Neuroscientist reveals first generation in history to be less intelligent than their parents

  02-02-2026 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A former teacher turned neuroscientist breaks down what has happened to the brains of a generation that has caused them to regress cognitively.
  
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• Epstein linked to 'designer baby' empire in latest files that reveal bid to engineer superhumans and clones

  02-02-2026 22:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The latest batch of files from the Jeffrey Epstein case revealed the defamed financier was interested in a company looking to design babies and clone humans.
  
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• The painting that could finally prove Anne Boleyn's 'sixth finger' was a MYTH: Infrared scan reveals hidden detail in a 400-year-old portrait of King Henry VIII's second wife

  02-02-2026 16:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A 400-year-old painting could finally prove that Anne Boleyn's 'sixth finger' was nothing more than a vicious rumour.
  
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• Soggy start to 2026! Last month was one of the WETTEST Januarys on record in Britain - with 17% more rain than usual, Met Office confirms

  02-02-2026 15:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has confirmed that last month was one of the wettest Januarys on record in Britain - with 17 per cent more rain than usual.
  
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• Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed

  02-02-2026 15:24 via bbc.com
  Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
  
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• The true cost of 'forever chemicals': Continued use of toxic PFAS could cost Europe £1.4 TRILLION by 2050, study predicts

  02-02-2026 13:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Toxic 'forever chemicals' could cost Europe £1.4 trillion ($2 trillion) by 2050, a study has claimed.
  
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• Why do people from Barrow and Lancaster sound so different? Scientists reveal why the accents are so dissimilar - despite being just 35 miles apart

  02-02-2026 12:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Lancaster University analysed recordings of people in Preston, Lancaster, and Barrow-in-Furness, from the 1880s through to today.
  
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• The science of homosexuality: Same-sex behaviour evolved in primates as a survival strategy, study claims

  02-02-2026 11:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts at Imperial College London suggest homosexuality might help forge strong bonds that allow groups to stay together to survive harsh conditions.
  
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• Pornhub will restrict UK users from TODAY amid crackdown to protect minors

  02-02-2026 10:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aylo, the Cyprus-based company that owns Pornhub, has said that from February 2 it will block new British users.
  
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• Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?

  02-02-2026 10:49 via bbc.com
  The UK's largest porn site has blocked unregistered users from accessing explicit content in the country, but why motives remain unclear.
  
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• AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing

  02-02-2026 07:54 via bbc.com
  Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?
  
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• The Tokenization of Everything, Including You

  02-02-2026 06:06 via technocracy.news
  You have heard me talk about Technocracy’s plan to end debt altogether and establish an asset-based system instead. This parallels Islamic banking that already serves 1.2 billion muslims around the world. This flipalooza will change life as we know it and turn the economic system into a pay-to-view subscription nightmare.⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.What is Asset Tokenization?
  Asset tokenization is the process of converting real-world assets—real estate, stocks, bonds, gold, art, and
  
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• Why night owls and early birds are a very mixed bunch - which one are YOU?

  02-02-2026 03:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  You may think of yourself as being a night owl or a morning lark - but do you know what type of early bird or evening person you truly are?
  
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• Revealed: The WORST food pairings for nutrient absorption - and it's bad news if you enjoy a coffee with your breakfast cereal

  02-02-2026 02:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts have revealed the worst food pairings for nutrient absorption, and it's bad news if you like a coffee with your breakfast.
  
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• Are you suffering from 'emotional exhaustion'? Top psychologist reveals easy-to-dismiss signs of condition that could take years off your life

  01-02-2026 18:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A world-leading psychologist has revealed signs you may be suffering from emotional exhaustion - and this can include being unable to decide on an outfit in the morning.
  
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• From flat faces to stubby legs: The 10 extreme body conformations owners should AVOID in dogs, according to welfare experts

  01-02-2026 18:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Animal welfare experts have identified the extreme body traits that dog owners must avoid in their pets.
  
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• Long-lost Egyptian scroll fuels debate over real-life biblical giants

  01-02-2026 14:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A 3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian letter could offer rare corroboration of biblical accounts describing races of giants that once walked the earth.
  
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• Are YOU storing your sauces wrong? The correct spot for every single condiment, revealed - as experts finally settle the debate on where ketchup belongs

  01-02-2026 10:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Which? has analysed 20 of the most common condiments to reveal exactly where you should be storing them.
  
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• Trump insiders told me the president has a bombshell speech revealing DECADES of UFO secrets ready to go... here's when he will finally tell the world the truth

  01-02-2026 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump has a historic speech ready that could provide the world with UFO disclosure, and he has already picked a date to deliver it.
  
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• I have a terrifying warning for humanity after I died for 32 seconds and saw the future

  31-01-2026 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A woman who was clinically dead said she not only saw herself in a parallel world, but she also received a glimpse of humanity's terrifying future.
  
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• Bermuda Triangle mystery deepens as new theory suggests strange forces once lurked beneath the sea

  31-01-2026 19:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new theory has suggested there are mysterious forces lurking under the Bermuda Triangle, which has led to boat sinking and stalling.
  
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• Musk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit

  31-01-2026 17:19 via bbc.com
  The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.
  
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• I've spent decades tracking America's El Dorado. All the clues lead to one spot... I know there's $4.9BILLION of treasure buried here

  31-01-2026 16:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A treasure hunter who has spent decades searching for a lost gold mine claimshe has finally found the treasure hidden inside a massive mountain range.
  
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• NASA taps Claude to conjure Mars rover's travel plan

  31-01-2026 14:13 via go.theregister.com
  Is there life on Mars? Well, there's Claude in the machine Anthropic's Claude machine learning model has boldly planned what no Claude has planned before – a path across Mars for NASA's Perseverance rover.…
  
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• Social media users are amazed to discover a secret message on the paper emoji - and there's a heartfelt meaning behind it

  31-01-2026 09:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite their popularity, one emoji has taken social media by surprise this week. Baffled X users have spotted a secret message hidden in Apple's version of the paper emoji.
  
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• What happens if NASA's moon mission goes wrong? The 5 worst-case scenarios for Artemis II, revealed - from a fireball on the launchpad to a medical crisis 250,000 miles away from Earth

  31-01-2026 09:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As NASA readies itself for the Artemis II mission to the moon, experts have revealed everything that could go wrong on the daring space voyage.
  
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• I spent a decade as 'a brainwashed climate activist'... my awakening came after two life-changing experiences

  31-01-2026 04:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A former activist says her entire view of the world has changed and explained why she's left climate change alarmism forever.
  
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• Bombshell analysis reveals 25 cancer-causing chemicals the FDA allows in US food... despite being banned around the world

  31-01-2026 02:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New analysis has found that the FDA permits 25 cancer-causing chemicals in America's food, despite many of them being banned or tightly restricted in other countries.
  
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