5 h. ago 'Canny' Meghan Markle is 'professionally wooing' Amazon top boss Jeff Bezos after string of Netflix flops, insiders claim 

Netflix bosses are said to 'have noted' that the Duchess of Sussex appears to be professionally wooing billionaire Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.

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45 h. ago Space station astronauts take cover as ‘cannibal’ solar storm sparks auroras across globe

Dazzling northern and southern lights seen across Europe, North America, and Australia

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53 h. ago Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin launches rocket carrying twin Nasa spacecraft to Mars

A huge New Glenn rocket successfully took off to place two spacecraft in orbit for a later boost to the red planetBlue Origin successfully launched its huge New Glenn rocket on Thursday with a pair of Nasa spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos’s company and Nasa are counting on to ferry people and supplies to the moon.The 321ft (98-meter) New Glenn blasted into the afternoon sky from the Cape Canaveral space force station, sending Nasa’s twin Mars orbiters on a long journey to the red planet. Liftoff was stalled for four days by inclement local weather as well as solar storms strong enough to paint the skies with auroras as far south as Florida. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago The huge win Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin just achieved with the launch of New Glenn rocket after solar storms delayed liftoff

An ecstatic Bezos watched the action from Launch Control

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69 h. ago Rare ‘cannibal solar storm’ to hit Earth sparking disruption to power grid

A RARE "cannibal" solar storm is set to hit Earth and spark widespread disruption to power grids. Experts at the British Geological Survey (BGS) warned the largest solar storm to hit our planet for more than 20 years will disrupt communications and satellite navigation systems. The organisation has upgraded its geomagnetic forecast to the highest...

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2 d. ago Cannibal solar storm heading for Earth will be biggest in 20 years

Communication systems could be disrupted, Northern Lights will be seen and NASA has postponed a Mars mission

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3 d. ago Stunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar storm

The geomagnetic storm, caused by powerful bursts of energy from the sun, also postponed the launch of two Mars-bound Nasa spacecraft in the USFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers enjoyed a stunning treat on Wednesday night, with the southern lights visible across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.The aurora australis that lit up the sky resulted from what has been dubbed a “cannibal” solar storm. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago What is a ‘cannibal storm’? Experts say it’s biggest to hit Britain in two decades

The solar storm has already begun to impact the British Geological Survey’s satellites

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3 d. ago ‘Cannibal’ solar storm could be biggest to hit planet for 20 years, experts warn

Increased solar activity means the Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the UK.

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3 d. ago Brits warned as 'cannibal solar storm' approaching Earth could trigger blackouts

This geomagnetic storm could be the biggest 'in 20 years'.

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3 d. ago Largest solar storm 'in 20 years' could trigger power blackouts and GPS disruptions across UK

A 'cannibal' solar storm is set to spark an 'extreme' geomagnetic storm, disrupting communications and triggering spectacular Northern Lights displays

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3 d. ago Aurora australis: southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New ZealandAn intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditionsStunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar stormSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.A severe solar storm had paved the way for the spectacular display of aurora australis, particularly in Victoria, and as far north as the Blue Mountains where there were reports of the lights over the Three Sisters near Katoomba. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Solar 'cannibal storm' could disrupt communications as Northern Lights appear in UK skies

The solar storm won’t cause any harm to humans but is expected to bring with it a stunning display of the Northern Lights tonight

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3 d. ago Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA

Strong solar storms responsible for breathtaking auroras across the U.S. have delayed the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket

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3 d. ago Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner delete photos with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from 70th birthday bash

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were guests at the star-studded 007-themed party held at Jeff Bezos’ sprawling Beverly Hills mansion

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3 d. ago 'Earth in danger' as severe solar storms set to trigger major 'blackout' event

Earth is probably in danger, but there is a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the early hours of Wednesday or on Wednesday night in many parts of the UK

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3 d. ago Aurora australis: southern lights to be visible across large parts of Australia amid severe solar storm

Lights may be enjoyed from Tasmania and New Zealand, experts say, but also as far north as Sydney and PerthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers may be treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia – possibly including Sydney and Perth.An intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Space forecasters say severe solar storm could bring dazzling auroras — but also disrupt communications

The northern lights may be seen in more than 20 states and much farther south than normal

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4 d. ago 'Cannibal' solar storm 'tsunami' on its way to Earth and could cripple society'

Space boffins warn that a solar 'tsunami' is barrelling towards Earth - including a possible 'cannibal' storm - that could cause mayhem with the planet's electromagnetics

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