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• Microsoft warns users to avoid installing rival Google Chrome or Firefox browsers on Windows

  14-09-2018 18:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The warning has been spotted in the beta version of the latest edition of Windows 10, currently being tested with users who are part of its 'Insiders' initiative to gauge public reaction.
  
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• Forensic psychologist claims new analysis of Epstein surveillance video is conclusive proof of a cover-up

  02-01-2026 21:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A forensic expert has examined the newly released prison video from the night Jeffrey Epstein died and has found shocking clues that reveal the truth is allegedly still being hidden.
  
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• Psychic issues three dire warnings for 2026 and urges Americans to 'prepare now'

  02-01-2026 17:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An award-winning psychic has predicted major changes coming to the US in 2026, with many people losing their jobs.
  
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• The first supermoon of the year will light up skies tomorrow - and it's getting a rare TRIPLE brightness boost

  02-01-2026 17:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The very first supermoon of the year will light up the sky tomorrow night - and it's going to be even more spectacular than normal.
  
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• Who's a clever boy? 'Genius' Border Collie Harvey is hailed 'Britain's brightest dog' - and he knows over 200 different words

  02-01-2026 17:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Seven-year-old Border Collie Harvey has been accepted into several studies for genius pooches after being able to fetch any of his toys by their name on command.
  
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• Starlink to lower orbits of thousands of satellites over safety concerns

  02-01-2026 15:44 via go.theregister.com
  Move will see spacecraft shift from 550 km to 480 km as collision risks rise Starlink is to lower the orbits of about half its satellite constellation over the course of this year, citing safety concerns.…
  
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• Top trending baby names for 2026 set to be inspired by pop stars like Lily Allen and Dua Lipa, experts reveal

  02-01-2026 15:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to new data from BabyCentre, the UK's leading pregnancy and parenting hub, pop culture will dominate this year's choices for those who are expecting.
  
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• What the colour of your home says about you, according to science - and it's bad news for people with red walls

  02-01-2026 14:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Professor Geoff Beattie, a professor of psychology at Edge Hill University argues that choosing a colour scheme is a 'psychological issue, not just an aesthetic one.'
  
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• Tech reporter selected January sale deals on top-rated laptops, iPhones, headphones, TVs and more

  02-01-2026 14:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While the excitement of Christmas might be starting to fade, the first sales of 2026 are only just getting started.
  
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• 2025 was Britain's hottest year on RECORD: Average UK temperature hit a balmy 10.09°C - as scientists say it's a 'clear demonstration of the impacts of climate change'

  02-01-2026 13:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Met Officehas confirmed that the average temperature in the UK last year was a balmy 10.09°C, which is 0.96°C above the long-term average.
  
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• Holidaymaker missed flight due to simple iPhone setting mistake - here's how to avoid it

  02-01-2026 12:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brett Chody said she woke up too late for an early-morning flight to Chicago as a result. She advised other holidaymakers to take action to ensure it doesn't happen to them.
  
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• Amazon Alexa users are baffled by the smart assistant's new voice - as one claims 'it sounds like I'm talking to a teenage girl'

  02-01-2026 12:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The new voice is part of Alexa+ - Amazon's next-generation, AI-powered assistant.
  
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• Revealed: The slang words and phrases experts are calling to be BANISHED in 2026 - with '6,7' topping the list

  02-01-2026 11:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts from Lake Superior State University have released their 50th Banished Words List.
  
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• Wild theory claims the world actually ended in 2012... and we are now living in the apocalypse chaos

  01-01-2026 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An ancient Mayan prophecy that was debunked over a decade ago has returned with a shocking new twist which is gaining support online.
  
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• The sinister letters that terrorized an Ohio town... and the chilling truth investigators say still remains hidden

  01-01-2026 17:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The letter, received in 1976 by an Ohio school bus driver, marked the start of a truly chilling saga that an investigator believes was pinned on the wrong person.
  
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• What women of different ages find the most attractive in men, according to science - so, do you agree with the findings?

  01-01-2026 17:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If you've ever wondered why older women hanker after Pierce Brosnan while younger ladies prefer Henry Cavill, scientists now have the answer.
  
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• Satellite radio transmissions are jamming telescopes and driving astronomers batty

  01-01-2026 16:27 via go.theregister.com
  'What do we need to do better?' El Reg talks to comms boss about the problem Interview  Scientists and engineers have been taken aback by the amount of radio interference generated by satellite constellations, and many are calling on standards bodies to improve operator performance.…
  
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• Defusing space 'scope photobombs and more: Mitigating pollution from satellite RF transmissions

  01-01-2026 16:27 via go.theregister.com
  'What do we need to do better?' El Reg talks to comms boss about the problem Interview  Scientists and engineers have been taken aback by the amount of radio interference generated by satellite constellations, and many are calling on standards bodies to improve operator performance.…
  
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• 'Eternal Sunshine' therapy could 'wipe' bad memories and replace them with better ones, according to top neuroscientist

  01-01-2026 14:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Memories of past trauma could soon be 'dialed down' in the brain so they no longer haunt us. The same techniques could reclaim memories lost to Alzheimer's.
  
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• Move over 'swicy' hot honey! Experts predict 'FRICY' foods will trend in 2026 - a mix between fruity and spicy

  01-01-2026 13:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If last year had us hooked on 'swicy' flavours, this year's predicted food trends are set to liven things up even more, experts say.
  
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• Forget Rover, Buddy and Spot! Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and Elvis inspire the most popular pet names of 2025

  01-01-2026 11:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Move over Buddy and Spot - Britain's pets are getting the A-list treatment, according to new research.
  
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• Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

  01-01-2026 10:52 via bbc.com
  The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.
  
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• Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery

  01-01-2026 01:34 via bbc.com
  There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.
  
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• Zohran Mamdani drops 'insane' list of items banned at NYC Mayoral Inauguration

  31-12-2025 22:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has released a list of items banned from his inaugural block party in New York City, which many people have called 'insane.'
  
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• The five unsolved mysteries of 2025 that captivated the world... from a UFO surviving a hellfire missile to a 'vast city' under Egypt's pyramids

  31-12-2025 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daily Mail reopens the most jaw-dropping mysteries which have yet to be solved as 2025 comes to a close.
  
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• Mysterious Dead Sea Scrolls code finally cracked revealing 2,000-year-old biblical writings

  31-12-2025 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of the last undeciphered Dead Sea Scrolls has been decoded, revealing biblical phrases and themes about the end of days.
  
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• 'Impossible' Dead Sea Scrolls code cracked revealing 2,000-year-old biblical writings

  31-12-2025 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of the last undeciphered Dead Sea Scrolls has been decoded, revealing biblical phrases and themes about the end of days.
  
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• 'World's craziest wave' leaves surfers in Australia baffled - as one jokes 'nature's gone AI'

  31-12-2025 16:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From 73ft waves offPortugal to square waves in the Aegean Sea, several waves have left viewers baffled over the years. But the latest wave off the coast of Australia might be the most unusual one yet.
  
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• The rise of 'heteroflexible': The fastest growing sexuality in the UK according to experts... do YOU meet the criteria?

  31-12-2025 15:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There's still a few hours of 2025 left, meaning there's still time to add a new word to the national lexicon: Heteroflexible.
  
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• Want to impress with your cocktails this New Year's Eve? Scientist reveals the surprising secret to creating completely clear ice cubes - and it doesn't involve boiling water

  31-12-2025 13:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have revealed a simple trick to produce completely clear ice cubes - and it could impress your guests this evening.
  
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