19 h. ago Cleaning this part of your fridge twice a year to save money and prevent fire risks

Experts are warning people to keep on top of cleaning their appliances to prevent any future problems

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41 h. ago People can't work out how many apples they are left with in mind

People have been left stumped by a seemingly simple riddle which asks 'how many apples you have left' - can you work it out?

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44 h. ago Balding man 'looks 20 years younger' after dramatic har transformation

People have applauded a hairdresser for helping a man, whose hair was starting to thin at the top, 'look 20 years younger' all thanks to a hair toupee

Events

68 h. ago Is it really worth splashing out £10 and queuing up for some apple crumble? I ventured to taste the viral dessert that has people travelling around the world to try 

Humble Crumble has too made a name for itself in the ' TikTok made me buy it' scene, with hundreds of influencers documenting themselves lining up for the eatery across London .

Economics

2 d. ago Householders warned 'clean these appliances' or pay £600 extra on energy bills

People are being warned to keeping their electrical appliances clean to save money a day before energy prices rise

Economics

2 d. ago Immigration officials look to collect social media handles from those seeking benefits. Is this new?

U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying to benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump

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3 d. ago Striving for efficiency is all very well, but it leaves no time to live | Eva Wiseman

Efficiency slices and barges its way through delicate structures, leaving the most vulnerable flailingA recent Apple update saw people waking up to their emails summarised for efficiency, thus creating light uproar, amusement and a series of small domestic mysteries to be untangled on the bus. A man in America shared a message from his mum, who’d told him, “That hike almost killed me.” Unfortunately, he’d read the summary first: “Attempted suicide, but recovered and hiked in Redlands.” Another Apple user opened his phone to find himself, in summary, dumped: “Not feeling romantic spark; apologises for ending things.”I find myself today, against efficiency. I find myself against efficiency at a time when inefficiency is framed as, if not yet criminal then certainly immoral. Since Elon Musk attached himself to the Trump campaign, his Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) has been gutting the federal government in the same way he did with Twitter, slashing contracts, getting rid of...

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4 d. ago US issues broad order to consulates to vet student visas over ‘terrorist activity’

State department shares new standard for denials based on social media posts, financial donations and membershipsThe United States has ordered consular offices to significantly expand their screening processes for student visa applicants, including through comprehensive social media investigations, to exclude people they deem to support terrorism.A state department cable from 25 March, obtained by the Guardian, describes a new standard for visa denials based on a broad definition of what constitutes support for “terrorist activity”. The directive states that “evidence that an applicant advocates for terrorist activity, or otherwise demonstrates a degree of public approval or public advocacy for terrorist activity or a terrorist organization” can be grounds for visa rejection. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office

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7 d. ago Researchers solve mystery of makeup appearing ashy or grey on darker skin

Addition of ultramarine blue creates warmer hues and more skin-like finish, reducing the ‘grey cast’ Researchers believe they have found a solution to makeup for darker skin tones often appearing ashy or grey once applied.In recent years the market for beauty products designed for people with darker skin tones has boomed, with some brands now offering consumers a huge variety of shades. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Meghan Markle's podcast launch suffers blunder just moments after teaser clip for Confessions of a Female Founder goes live

The trailer for Meghan's new podcast was released today, but the audio on Apple Podcasts - which was embedded within the People magazine article which announced the news - failed to play.

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8 d. ago Sunscreen warning as research shows chemicals could be in food chain

Scientists have warned about the impact of toxic material found in sunscreen, claiming that a quarter of lotion applied by people ends up in the water

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1 week ago Did AI mania rush Apple into making a rare misstep with Siri? | John Naughton

The company that prides itself on announcing products only when they’re ready grossly underestimated the demands of personalising its virtual assistantAfter ChatGPT broke cover in late 2022 and the tech industry embarked on its contemporary rendering of tulip mania, people started to wonder why the biggest tech giant of all – Apple – was keeping its distance from the madness. Eventually, the tech commentariat decided that there could be only two possible interpretations of this corporate standoffishness: either Apple was way behind the game being played by OpenAI et al; or it had cunning plans to unleash upon the world its own world-beating take on the technology.Finally, at its annual World Wide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) on 10 June last year Apple came clean. Or appeared to. For Apple, “AI” would not mean what those vulgar louts at OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Meta raved about, but something altogether more refined and sophisticated – something called “Apple Intelligence”. It ...

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1 week ago Women who gave birth in 1980s and 1990s could be missing huge £7,859 DWP payment

The HMRC has sent letters to 370,000 people who are owed an average of £7,859 due to application forms for Child Benefit failing to include National Insurance numbers before 2000

Economics

1 week ago Will I lose my £700 PIP benefit due to DWP changes? – and who will still get it

The plans to reform welfare could impact those applying for PIP and people who already receive it, as hundreds of thousands of Brits are worried they may be hit hard

Economics

1 week ago Adolescence star Erin Doherty recalls being left 'unsatisfied' dating men before one 'mind

The 32-year-old, who is in a relationship with fellow actress Sophie Melville, 34, said she'd been been a 'people pleaser' and had boyfriends in a bid to fit in.

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2 w. ago Mortgages: 5 things to avoid buying when you're trying to secure a mortgage, according to an expert

These are some of the most common reasons people’s mortgage applications are rejected

Economics

2 w. ago Kieran Tierney breaks cover on Celtic homecoming as Arsenal interview derailed by Brown and Rodgers love in

The left-back had only one club on his mind with a Parkhead return for the Scotland international fast approaching

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3 w. ago Extended opening hours at Irvine nightclub confirmed for Easter weekend

The applicants argued that with many people off on Easter Monday, they would be able to take advantage of the added time and stay until later without worrying about work the next day.

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3 w. ago Flight attendant reveals the frightening reason passengers should NEVER clap when a plane lands

Most travelers will know that it's not uncommon to hear a round of applause once the aircraft has touched down - but perhaps people should actually hold off on celebrating.

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