Farmers in Bangladesh survive the monsoon by building floating farms

Villagers in flood-prone Bangladesh are learning to survive by building floating farms.

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The Indian woman who makes 'fake food' for a living

Shilpa Mitha quit her job to pursue her hobby of making miniatures of classic Indian dishes.

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New Horizons: Nasa waits for signal from Ultima Thule probe

Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is due to fly past the most distant object ever explored in the Solar System.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's far-right leader to take office

Ex-army captain Jair Bolsonaro is a divisive figure who won on a promise of driving down crime.

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Van ploughs into Tokyo pedestrians headed for New Year's prayers

The street, sealed off to traffic, was packed with people heading to a shrine for New Year's prayers.

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Colombia Farc: 85 ex-rebels killed since peace deal

The UN urges Colombia to do more to protect former Farc rebels after 85 were killed in two years.

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Kim Jong-un warns of change in direction on denuclearisation

The North Korean leader wants the US to "keep its promises" in exchange for denuclearisation.

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Recycling: Where is the plastic waste mountain?

A year ago China imposed a ban on waste imports, so what's happened to the UK's plastic?

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Why wealthy sports stars get passionate about charity

From global superstars to lower league footballers, sportspeople are spending money and time to back causes close to their hearts.

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Letter from Africa: Beyoncé, Bashir and Big Brother to dominate 2019

Kenyan journalist Joseph Warungu writes about what he will be looking out for in 2019.

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Dr Hook's Ray Sawyer dies aged 81

The singer, who was known for his distinctive eye patch and cowboy hat, has died aged 81.

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Tech Stocks Have Taken A Beating This Year, And The Effects Have Been Far-Reaching

After many years of flying high, mighty tech stocks have come tumbling down because of regulatory worries and slow growth. Their bad year affects companies that seemingly have nothing to do with tech.

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In Pictures: New Year 2019 celebrations around the world

Skies are illuminated above cities around the world as revellers welcome the arrival of the New Year.

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Australian cane toads hitch ride on python's back

Paul Mock filmed the toads riding the python after a thunderstorm in Kununurra, Western Australia.

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Get a new Apple Watch Series 4 for one of the lowest prices we've seen

Venice to charge tourist entry fee for short stays

Day-trippers will pay up to €10 each as the city struggles to cope with mass tourism.

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Yemen war: WFP accuses Houthi rebels of diverting food aid

The WFP demands that Yemen's rebel Houthi movement stops diverting food aid meant for civilians.

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DR Congo election: Internet shut down after presidential vote

The opposition says the government ordered the move to avoid broadcasting their win.

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Parkland school shooting survivors' anger at Louis CK routine

Survivors of the Florida school shooting hit out after the comic poked fun at them in a stand-up set.

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Syria conflict: Trump slows down troop withdrawal

The US president confirms reports that the withdrawal of US forces will be slower than he promised.

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B&H has some great year-end deals on GTX 1070 and 1070 Ti cards

US senator Elizabeth Warren takes step toward presidential run

The US Democratic senator announces she has set up an exploratory committee to consider a 2020 bid.

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The Top WIRED Photo Stories of 2018

Want to give your eyes a break from the news cycle? Start here.

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The 2018 Internet Moments That Made Being Online Worth It

'A Star Is Born' birthed great memes and Zendaya was Meechee.

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US zoo intern fatally attacked by lion in North Carolina

Alexandra Black, 22, had recently graduated and started working at the centre only 10 days before.

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Pete Tong NYE 'balloon drop' cancelled after protests

Organisers had planned to release 130,000 balloons at a Manila nightclub to ring in the new year.

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If you have an older Mac, don’t forget about the SD Card slot

Iran TV chief sacked over uncensored Jackie Chan sex scene

A regional TV channel broadcast Jackie Chan's Shinjuku Incident without censoring an "immoral" part.

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The 10 best Mac games of 2018

Big Tech Is Here to Help You Fight Excessive Phone Use—Kinda

How Google, Apple, and Facebook turned "digital wellness" into a Goopified trend that gives them a new way to market themselves.

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How to Follow New Horizons' Historic Flyby of Ultima Thule

On New Year's Eve, NASA's probe will reach Ultima Thule, an icy body at the edge of our solar system. Here's its timeline.

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The Worst Hacks of 2018: Marriott, Atlanta, Quora, and More

From the Marriott and Facebook meltdowns to state-sponsored assaults, 2018 was an eventful year for cybercrime.

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Tech that died in 2018

2019: The New Year begins with a bang in New Zealand

Auckland has said goodbye to 2018 and got the world's New Year celebrations officially underway.

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Microsoft's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2018

Hopman Cup: Serena Williams & Roger Federer to play for first time

Roger Federer and Serena Williams will meet on court for the first time at the Hopman Cup on Tuesday.

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Eufy RobotVac 30C review: A reliable cleaner gets app control and smart-home integration

This budget-priced robot vacuum from Eufy gets new features while remaining affordably priced.

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Gjemeni USB couch review: You’ll get a charge out of this versatile convertible sofa

What better place for USB charging ports than the furniture you sit in every day? Gjemeni goes the extra mile to build 110-volt AC outlets into its tech-savvy couch.

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The old guard of Mac indy apps has thrived for more than 25 years

Eufy RobotVac 30C review: A reliable cleaner gets app control and smart-home integration

This budget-priced robot vacuum from Eufy gets new features while remaining affordably priced.

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Gjemeni USB couch review: You’ll get a charge out of this versatile convertible sofa

What better place for USB charging ports than the furniture you sit in every day? Gjemeni goes the extra mile to build 110-volt AC outlets into its tech-savvy couch.

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Amal Fathy: Egypt court imposes jail term over harassment video

Amal Fathy faces two years in jail for criticising the state for failing to tackle sexual harassment.

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Australian cane toads hitch a lift on python's back after storm

Paul Mock filmed the cane toads riding the python, known as Monty, after a bad storm in Kununurra.

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Mother of the Hubble: Tributes paid to Nasa scientist

Dr Nancy Grace Roman, the first woman to hold a senior leadership position at NASA, has died at 93.

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Russian security agency arrests 'US spy' in Moscow

The FSB security agency says a US man named Paul Whelan has been charged with spying.

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Duterte: Outrage as Philippines president says he touched a maid

Rights groups call Rodrigo Duterte's comments "repulsive" and "unworthy of his position".

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Deadly blast ruins Russia housing block in Magnitogorsk

At least three people died in a suspected gas explosion in the city of Magnitogorsk.

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Philippines deadly storm and landslides kill more than 60

An official says people did not take precautions as the storm was not classed as a typhoon.

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Angela Merkel: Germany to take on greater global responsibility

Germany will assume greater international responsibility, Angela Merkel says in her New Year address.

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What it’s like to be Black and Argentine

Afro-Argentines often feel like they’ve been written out of history and are mistaken for foreigners in their own country.

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Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.

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Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.

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Syria conflict: Trump 'committed to defeating IS', says Lindsey Graham

A top Republican says President Trump remains determined, despite deciding to withdraw all US troops.

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Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.

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'Dangerous orange pill' prompts Australia festival warning

Festival-goers are told that a "dangerous" drug is circulating in Australia, following a man's death.

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In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.

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2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.

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Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.

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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2018

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2018.

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Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?

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Africa's year in pictures 2018

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.

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Bangladesh election: Sheikh Hasina wins new term as prime minister

Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.

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Mexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on

Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan.

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Bald eagle mascot’s pre-game flight took an unexpected turn

Notre Dame’s mascot, a bald eagle, flew into the stands and landed on two fans’ arms.

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France to help combat Channel smuggling

Six Iranian migrants are found on the Kent coast as the home secretary cuts short a holiday to deal with the issue.

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DoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest

Police escorted Jermaine Massey out of the DoubleTree Portland after he called his mum in the lobby.

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UAE helicopter crash kills four crew on rescue mission near zipline

Four die in a helicopter crash near the world's longest zipline, in the UAE's northern-most emirate.

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Californian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals

The state bans retailers from selling animals sourced from breeders, to cut down on "puppy mills".

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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.

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The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa.

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The Best Tech Quotes of the Year

Fourteen memorable lines, from an ethicist ruing the use of CRISPR to edit a baby's genes, to Elon Musk's "plan" to take Tesla private.

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Bangladesh election: Opposition demand new vote

An opposition leader condemned what he called a "farcical result", amid claims of vote rigging.

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American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans

A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game.

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Why do we celebrate New Year on 1 January?

Why does the year begin in January?

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Best Video Games (2018): *God of War*, *Spider-Man*, and More

Indies and blockbusters, exclusives and multiplatform delights, these are the 10 standouts of the year.

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Mayweather v Nasukawa: Kickboxer confident as boxer vows to 'entertain' in exhibition

Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa vows to "take down" Floyd Mayweather in their three-round boxing exhibition match on Monday.

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Amazon Fire HD and Echo Dot (Kids Editions): 5 Tips and Tricks

Before you hand your kid an Amazon Fire tablet or Echo Dot, here are a few ways to make sure they enjoy it.

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The Best Music Moments of 2018

From Robyn to "This Is America," it was a good year for music. Thank u, next.

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In 2018, Streaming Services Helped Fuel A New Latin Explosion

Spanish-language artists like Ozuna, J Balvin and Bad Bunny dominated YouTube with billions of plays. Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and contributor Stefanie Fernández explain how we got here.

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The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2018: Trump, Zuck and More

From Donald Trump to Russian hackers, these are the most dangerous characters we've been watching online in 2018.

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2018 Was the Year of the Scooter. What Happens Now?

After the mania comes the grind.

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This Year SpaceX Made Us All Believe in Reusable Rockets

A few small glitches marred an otherwise stellar year as SpaceX honed its reusable rocket technology.

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Kim Jong-un letter to Seoul asks for more summits in 2019

In a rare letter, North Korea's leader vows to "frequently" meet the South's president in 2019.

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Georges Loinger: French hero who saved Jews in WW2 dies

Georges Loinger's inventiveness saved hundreds of children during World War Two.

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Colombia probes alleged plot to assassinate President Iván Duque

Three Venezuelans are being held in connection with an alleged plot to kill Colombia's president.

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Morocco tourist murders: Swiss-Spanish national arrested

The dual Swiss-Spanish national was arrested in Marrakesh on Saturday, Moroccan authorities say.

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Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.

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How ancient DNA may rewrite prehistory in India

Aryans are not the source of Indian civilisation, according to new research on genetic ancestry.

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DR Congo election: Polls to open in tense vote

The election could see the first peaceful transition of power in DR Congo since independence in 1960.

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Bangladesh elections: Security on high alert ahead of polls

PM Sheikh Hasina is seeking a third successive term while her main rival is in prison for corruption.

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The country that has lost three million people

The Venezuelan migration crisis is a major concern for South America and shows no sign of ending.

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Dinner for One: English comedy spices up German New Year

The English film you've never seen - but Germans watch it adoringly every New Year's Eve.

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2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next

From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year.

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Sneakernomics: All change in the trainer business

The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market.

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The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza

Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza.

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The man who takes animals to funerals

A Thai man has made it his life's mission to help people through their grief with animals.

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Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff

Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU.

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BBC issues formal complaint to Russia over staff data leak

A list of 44 BBC reporters, including their personal data, was published online by Russian sites.

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Brazil gun laws: Bolsonaro vows to loosen ownership rules

Incoming President Jair Bolsonaro says he plans to sign a decree to allow more people to own guns.

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Parkland shooting: CCTV pictures released ahead of report

New footage has emerged ahead of a report into the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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US-China trade: Trump touts progress in talks for deal

China and the US have imposed billions of dollars in tit-for-tat tariffs throughout 2018.

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Florida school shooting: New video shows 'blunders'

A media investigation using new footage alleges officials were underprepared for the Parkland attack.

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Airport shut after car driven near runway

Hanover airport is currently closed after car was driven through a gate and onto the tarmac near a runway.

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Capt Lou Rudd is first Briton to cross Antarctic unaided

An Army officer has become the second person ever to trek unaided across Antarctica, after American Colin O'Brady completed the trip two days earlier.

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DR Congo election candidates refuse to back code of conduct

There are concerns over violence ahead of Sunday's vote in Africa's second-largest country.

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Indian miners: Navy divers deployed in rescue bid

High-power pumps arrive at a flooded "rat-hole" mine where 15 workers were trapped 16 days ago.

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Best Space Photos of 2018, From Penguins to Selfies on Mars

We’re paying homage to the year’s highlights, especially the InSight Mars landing.

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A fact checker's guide to stopping fake news

Five top tips from professional fact checker Maarten Schenk

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ICYMI: Bears, barrels and big bangs

A panda takes frolicking to an art form - and some of the other stories you may have missed this week.

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George R. R. Martin Didn't Work on 'Nightflyers.' It Shows

Syfy's new series doesn't reflect the influence of the man who wrote the novella on which it's based.

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Cape Town race row erupts after 'black visitors cleared from beach'

Demonstrators allege black beachgoers were asked to leave the area by private security guards.

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Essential is no longer selling phones, but Andy Rubin still wants us to believe

Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time

NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Jordan Shapiro about his new book, "The New Childhood," which explains how children should engage with the digital technology around them.

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Cuba's Mobile Internet Access Is A Big Step, But It's Not Without Flaws

The Cuban government recently extended Internet to mobile devices, a big step for Cubans living on the island under the repressive communist regime.

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What Asimov Predicted For 2019: Computerization And Lunar Life

Computer scientist and professor Eugene Fiume talks about what science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov got right and wrong in his predictions of 2019.

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Abdullah Hassan, two-year-old boy in travel-ban row, dies in US

Abdullah Hassan's mother, a Yemeni national, fought a high-profile battle to see her dying son.

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Bell’s V-280 Valor Tiltrotor Flies Through a Year of Testing

The V-22 Osprey-inspired aircraft, bidding to replace the Army's Black Hawk helicopter, has spent the past 12 months bagging a series of milestones.

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Going Dumb: My Year With a Flip Phone

The upsides of a downgrade.

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2018 Tech in Memoriam: Goodbye to the iPhone SE, Google+, and More

Pour one out for this year's tech casualties.

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California Could Soon Have Its Own Version of the Internet

In 2018, the state reimposed net neutrality, established a privacy regime, and set bot rules. Will the moves splinter the net, or will others follow?

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The Year in Robots (2018): Boston Dynamics, Baxter, and More

Look back on the biggest moments in robotics in 2018, from the continued ascendance of SpotMini to the rapid rise and fall of the home robot.

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Bre Payton, US conservative news writer, dies at 26

Bre Payton wrote for The Federalist and appeared on major TV networks such as Fox and the BBC.

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Egypt police 'kill 40 militants' after bus attack

The raids follow Friday's deadly tourist bus bombing near the Giza pyramids.

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Police diver adopts dog rescued from icy lake

The dog has a new owner - the police diver who saved her life.

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Jewish sect members accused of kidnapping children in New York

Four members of the ultra-Orthodox Lev Tahor group are charged with abducting two children.

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Neil Prakash: Australian jihadist stripped of citizenship

Neil Prakash, currently in jail in Turkey, appeared in propaganda videos for the Islamic State group.

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DR Congo election: Bob Elvis, rapping for freedom

Rapper Bob Elvis says he was kidnapped by the Congolese authorities, but he won't keep silent.

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Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia

Cryptocurrency mining is a growing industry in eastern Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford discovers.

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Anak Krakatau: Indonesian volcano's lost stature

Satellite images indicate Anak Krakatau has now lost over two-thirds of its height and volume.

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DR Congo poll: Five things to know about the nation that powers mobile phones

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's leading cobalt producer, holds elections on Sunday.

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The Mumbai 'toxic hell' where poor are forced to live

Thousands of families are fighting to leave a heavily polluted neighbourhood in India's Mumbai city.

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A whole new world for free trade?

The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player.

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Reader's pictures of the year 2018

Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights.

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Putin's Russia: Icy Siberia reveals cracks in society

Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers.

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Norman Gimbel, award-winning lyricist, dies aged 91

Norman Gimbel helped pen hits such as Killing Me Softly with his Song and The Girl from Ipanema.

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Fireworks banned on the Galapagos to protect wildlife

Authorities in Ecuador say animals suffered elevated heart rates and anxiety after pyrotechnic shows.

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FCC Investigates Widespread CenturyLink Outage That Disrupted 911 Service

The FCC chairman called CenturyLink's widespread telecom outage unacceptable and says an investigation will start immediately.

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China 'releases' Canadian teacher Sarah McIver

Sarah McIver was one of three Canadians detained amid strained relations between Canada and China.

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California police killing suspect held

A suspected illegal immigrant is arrested after a shooting that was commented on by President Trump.

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Year Of The Woman?

Women in politics, art, pop culture and sports reached great heights in 2018. But there were also reminders of inequality.

(Image credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

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How Much Of The Internet Is Fake? A Lot.

How much of the internet is fake? From metrics and politics to people and businesses, according to Max Read's New York Magazine article, the answer is quite a lot.

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Social worker leaves behind $11m for children's charities

A Washington state social worker who died of cancer this year shocked charities with $11m in donations.

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Islamic State-linked militants 'seize Nigeria's Baga town'

Civilians and soldiers have fled since Islamist fighters hoisted their flag in Baga, residents say.

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Hungary removes statue of anti-Soviet hero Imre Nagy

The statue of Imre Nagy, leader of the 1956 Hungarian uprising, was a landmark in central Budapest.

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RT: Russian station's chocolate Salisbury Cathedral gift slammed

Kremlin-backed channel RT sent edible replicas of Salisbury Cathedral as a festive present.

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Pennsylvania cop ends armed standoff with White Christmas rendition

A police officer in Pennsylvania brings a standoff to a close with his rendition of White Christmas.

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German female IS recruit 'let slave child die of thirst' in Iraq

Woman faces war crimes charges for failing to save an enslaved girl chained in scorching sunlight.

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Tourist bus hit by blast at Egypt pyramids

Casualties as a tourist bus is hit by an explosion near the Cairo pyramids, Egyptian officials and media say.

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Amos Oz: Acclaimed Israeli author dies at 79

He was one of Israel's best-known writers, with works including A Tale of Love and Darkness.

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Amazon's Digital Day is here with great deals on a Fire HD tablet, PC apps, and content

Amazon's Digital Day is here with great deals on a FireHD tablet, PC apps, and content

Trump threatens to shut Mexican border in demand for wall funding

The US leader is locked in a dispute with Congress over funding for his proposed frontier wall.

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Elon Musk Leads the Most-Read Transportation Stories of 2018

This year, our readers remained obsessed with self-driving and electric cars—and one of the most famous men making them.

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Best PS4 Accessories (2019): Controllers, Headsets, and More

Own a PS4 or PS4 Pro? You're definitely going to want some of these lovely extras.

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Tear gas used as Sudan protests continue

Hundreds demonstrate in Omdurman after Friday prayers, following nine days of anger over prices.

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Madagascar pochard: World's rarest bird gets new home

A species of duck thought to have been wiped out a decade ago is re-released at a lake in Madagascar.

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World's rarest bird gets new home in Madagascar

Conservationists hope to save a species of duck called the Madagascar pochard from extinction.

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How to modify Notifications on your iPhone

Syria war: Pro-government forces 'enter Manbij' amid Turkey threats

The government responds to a call for help from Kurdish forces trying to repel a Turkish offensive.

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Best iPhone screen protectors: Keep your screen flawless

We’re all Just Starting to Realize the Power of Personal Data

This year revealed consumers have a lot more to learn about what happens to their information online.

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Is This Photo Real? AI Gets Better at Faking Images

Progress on AI-generated visuals offers clues on how images, video, and art could power new forms of entertainment and disinformation.

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NASA's New Horizons Probe Prepares To Make History—Again

The intrepid spacecraft has traveled 13 years and 4 billion miles to glimpse Ultima Thule, a cold, dark world at the fringes of our solar system.

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Best iPhone screen protectors: Keep your screen flawless

Screen protectors are a hassle, but a necessary hassle. To keep your display pristine, we've rounded up our favorite screen protectors for the iPhone.

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Bandersnatch: Netflix's interactive Black Mirror film puts viewers in control

Viewers can decide the characters' fates in Bandersnatch, the latest instalment of the Netflix drama.

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12 of the best indie PC games you might have missed in 2018

Calendar whirls: Presenting all the best movies to stream this New Year’s Eve weekend

Here are 12 great movies to watch while you ring in the New Year.

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Reolink Go review: 4G LTE connectivity and heavy weatherization lets you install this security cam anywhere

This home security camera connects to T-Mobile's LTE network, so you can set it up just about anywhere—no router required.

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What to expect from Apple in 2019

DR Congo election: EU condemns expulsion of envoy Bart Ouvry

DR Congo says it expelled the ambassador to "punish" the EU, as tensions rise ahead of elections.

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Calendar whirls: Presenting all the best movies to stream this New Year’s Eve weekend

Here are 12 great movies to watch while you ring in the New Year.

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Reolink Go review: 4G LTE connectivity and heavy weatherization lets you install this security cam anywhere

This home security camera connects to T-Mobile's LTE network, so you can set it up just about anywhere—no router required.

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Razer Kraken Tournament Edition review: A messy but interesting refresh for Razer's no-frills headset line

Ukraine conflict: Russia completes Crimea security fence

Russia seals off annexed Crimea with a new border fence more than 60km long.

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Six arrested for killing, eating endangered langur monkey

The men confessed to live-streaming the death on Facebook after buying the monkey from a hunter.

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Richard Overton, US oldest veteran and oldest man, dies aged 112

Richard Overton, who credited God, whisky and cigars for his long life, has died in Texas.

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How the Surprise Interactive 'Black Mirror' Came Together

'Bandersnatch', which hits the streaming service today, is Netflix's first salvo in a new era of storytelling.

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Angelina Jolie hints at move into politics

The actress and UN special envoy told the BBC she would go where she was needed.

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North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked

A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected.

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Anak Krakatau: How a tsunami could wipe out the last Javan rhinos

There are only 67 Javan rhinos left in the world and they all live in sight of Anak Krakatau volcano.

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New York skyline turns blue

The strange skyline over the borough of Queens had New Yorkers scratching their heads.

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New York awe-struck as sky over Queens turns blue

Social media users wondered if aliens had landed when a power station blast lit up the sky.

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Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

The former first lady ends Hillary Clinton's 17-year run in the top slot of the annual Gallup poll.

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What awaits any Rohingya refugees who return to Myanmar?

Bangladesh wants to send them back to Myanmar, but they will not be welcomed and their future is unclear.

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Why smartphones are skewing young Indians’ ideas of sex

There seems to be a huge market for videos of rape shared via mobile, which has many worried.

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Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 December 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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Hassan al-Kontar: Inside the story of his rescue from Syria

"These are the real heroes". The Syrian stuck in airport praises people who helped bring him to Canada.

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Who are this year's most influential people?

Frankie McCamley compiles our alternative power hot list and explains the origins of the Insta influencers.

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NFL's Jay Ajayi on Nigeria's role in Super Bowl win

The Philadelphia Eagles had never won the Super Bowl before, but British-Nigerian athlete Jay Ajayi helped to end that record.

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DR Congo: Why are UN blue helmets there?

DR Congo has one of the largest contingents of UN peacekeepers in the world.

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The reggaeton artist challenging sexist stereotypes

Colombian female reggaeton artist Gelo Arango wants to change the sexist, macho stereotypes in her genre.

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The Skripals and the Salisbury poisoning: What happened next?

One poisoning, five victims, and a diplomatic scandal. But what happened when the news moved on?

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Sheikha Latifa: Mary Robinson 'backed Dubai version of events'

A former UN rights chief is accused of supporting Dubai's version of events over Sheikha Latifa.

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US shutdown impasse over Trump's wall drags on

The funding dispute has left 800,000 federal employees either on unpaid leave or working for no pay.

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The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology

A Chinese scientist's claim that he'd created the first gene-edited babies rocked the world, raising big questions about whether the scientific world is capable of policing powerful new gene-editing techniques.

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Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front

A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.

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Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front

A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.

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Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest

Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to PlayStation Vue? Or YouTube TV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and one rises to the top.

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Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps

Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website's campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans' confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.

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Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest

Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to PlayStation Vue? Or YouTube TV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and one rises to the top.

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Alexandre Benalla: Row over sacked Macron aide's Africa trip

A business trip to Africa by ex-security aide Alexandre Benalla embarrasses the French presidency.

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Rotating Detonation Engines Could Propel Hypersonic Flight

It runs on an endless shockwave, but, sadly, it’s still in the prototype stage.

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Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.

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Stock markets resume downward slide

Wall Street shares drop 2% amid political and economic uncertainty and weak consumer confidence data.

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Outcry as Instagram tries horizontal scrolling

The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users.

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Apple's gaslighting over bent iPads is a stunning response to a serious problem

Apple wants you to believe that bent iPads are normal—and that’s not acceptable.

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Apple's gaslighting over bent iPads is a stunning response to a serious problem

Boost your PC's sound with an all-time low price on the Logitech's awesome 2.1 Z523 speaker system

Musk seeks to dismiss 'pedo' defamation claim

Mr Musk's insults to cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" say Tesla chief's lawyers.

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The Most-Read Security Stories of 2018

This year saw the most devastating cyberattack in history, a gang of teen hackers, and so much Mueller news.

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Saudi Arabia demotes foreign minister in wake of Khashoggi case

King Salman makes the move nearly three months after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Three Britons killed in Iceland crash

The UK tourists, including a child, were in a vehicle which crashed while crossing a bridge in Iceland

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Bad medicine: The Apple Watch problem

The Streaming Wars Began in 2018—and They'll Only Get Worse

From Marvel cancellations to 'Friends' scares, this year was just the beginning of a long, grueling siege.

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Your Voice Assistant May Be Getting Smarter, But It's Still Awkward

The more smart devices that sell, the more compelling the AI technology becomes. But the virtual assistants inside still stumble.

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How to use Windows 10's Your Phone experience

Android Confidential: The Android phones and features that flew and flopped in 2018

Trump in Iraq: Recognition, fiction, friction

The US president's surprise visit to troops in Iraq generated both Christmas cheer and controversy.

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How to rearrange app icons on your iPhone

Nintendo Switch Tips: 14 Surprising Things It Can Do

Just bought a Nintendo Switch? Here are some of its best (and most secret) abilities!

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Don't Fear the Robot Overlords—Embrace Them as Coworkers

In factories across the world, machines are beginning to work more intimately with humans without sending them to the unemployment line—or the grave.

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Italian football fan dies amid Inter-Napoli clashes

The man was knocked down by a van as violence broke out not far from Milan's San Siro stadium.

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What to do whe you caot type certai letters o your MacBook

The Terrible Joy of Yelling at an Amazon Echo

Life is stressful. And Amazon's voice assistant Alexa is a very convenient scapegoat.

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Pan Am Flight 103: Robert Mueller’s 30-Year Search for Justice

In December 1988 a bomb downed a Pan Am jet, leaving 270 dead. It was the first mass killing of Americans by terrorists. As the head of the Justice Department’s criminal division, Robert Mueller oversaw the case. And for him, it was personal.

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Privacy Law Showdown Between Congress and Tech Looms in 2019

Lawmakers spend the better part of 2018 talking tough to tech companies. Now the pressure is on for Congress to act.

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Two Korean men drown in Thailand golf buggy accident

The two fall into the Nan river after their buggy is hit by another buggy carrying their wives.

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DR Congo election: Tear gas fired at protesters

Security forces fire tear gas at protesters after opposition strongholds are left out of Sunday's polls.

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Serena Williams backs WTA increased ranking protection for new mothers

Serena Williams praises the introduction of greater ranking protection for new mothers on the WTA Tour.

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The 2018 cord-cutter awards

The cord-cutter awards: How the best streaming services and devices got better in 2018.

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4K HDMI cables: How to cut through the marketing lingo and figure out what you actually need

You probably don’t need to buy a HDMI cable to go with your new TV, but here’s how to tell for sure.

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The 2018 cord-cutter awards

The cord-cutter awards: How the best streaming services and devices got better in 2018.

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4K HDMI cables: How to cut through the marketing lingo and figure out what you actually need

You probably don’t need to buy a HDMI cable to go with your new TV, but here’s how to tell for sure.

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Why 2019 could be an enormous year of change for the Mac

Santa's beard gets a trim in Brazil

Santas get a well-earned rest in Brazil and celebrate with a trip to the barber.

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Ma Jian: China's ex-intelligence chief jailed for life

President Xi's anti-corruption drive has seen more than one million officials punished since 2012.

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German army 'could recruit EU citizens'

The chief of defence says employing EU citizens is an option to fill shortages in expert posts.

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Climate change: Huge costs of warming impacts in 2018

Ten weather events linked to climate change caused damage over $1bn in 2018, according to a study.

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Inter Milan 1-0 Napoli: Kalidou Koulibaly 'victim of alleged racist chants as Lautaro Martinez grabs winner

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti says his team asked three times for their match at Inter Milan to be suspended because of alleged racist chants.

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Boy rescued after 40 minutes buried under avalanche

The child was found by a police sniffer dog in a "miracle" rescue along the French Alps.

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Anak Krakatau tsunami: The moment a child was swept from her mum

A woman tells of the moment her five-year-old was swept away in the tsunami triggered by Anak Krakatau.

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Sydney Opal Tower: Residents forced to leave for second time

Residents are told to leave for a second time so investigators and engineers can work around the clock.

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Anak Krakatau: Indonesia flights rerouted as volcano alert level raised

The alert level of Anak Krakatau is now up to the second highest possible after several eruptions.

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Firefighters revisit the scene of Armenia's earthquake in 1988.

Two British firefighters revisit Spitak, the scene of a devastating earthquake in 1988.

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Frenchman sets off to cross Atlantic in a barrel

Jean Jacques Savin hopes ocean currents alone will propel him from the Canaries to the Caribbean.

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Letter from Africa: 'Guilty until proven innocent in Nigeria'

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani takes on the naming, shaming and parading of police suspects in Nigeria.

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Lost in Asia's deepest cave

How one man's disappearance in the Uzbek mountains led to the discovery of Asia's deepest cave.

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Florida school shooting: What happened next?

In February, 17 people were killed in a school shooting in Florida. Did it change anything?

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Questions the world asked Google in 2018

From Prince Harry's age to the floss, can Washington DC tackle some of the year's most searched questions?

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Miley Cyrus confirms marriage to Liam Hemsworth

The American pop star confirms her marriage to the Australian actor on social media.

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African women we celebrated in 2018

An Afropop artist, a veteran mechanic and other women's stories BBC Africa featured in 2018.

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US stock markets rally after pre-Christmas slump

The Dow Jones is up by nearly 5% and the technology-focused Nasdaq rises by nearly 6%.

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What's Next For Tiny Satellites?

Two briefcase-sized satellites gave the control room of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in November what scientists had never been able to get before: real-time information about a spacecraft's landing.

(Image credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Trump visits US troops in Iraq

President and First Lady have made Christmas visit to US troops in Iraq, White House confirms.

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Mount Etna: Aerial footage shows damage from Italy quakes

Two earthquakes have left buildings damaged and people injured following the eruption of Mount Etna on Monday.

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American man finishes solo race across Antarctica

For the past two months, two men have been racing nearly 1,000 miles (1,600km) across a frigid void.

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Amazon and B&H are selling the new Mac mini for the lowest price we’ve ever seen

Rwanda genocide: Habyarimana plane shooting probe dropped

Judges close a contentious case over the downing of the president's jet, which sparked the genocide.

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Farewell, Chevy Volt: An Oral History of the Plug-In Hybrid

The dealers didn’t get it, neither did most of the public. But people who loved them, really loved them.

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Most GeForce GTX 1070 Ti GPUs cost more than $400, but this MSI model is $339 today

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge leaves hospital

The 85-year-old liberal Supreme Court judge had surgery to remove cancerous nodules from a lung.

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The Most-Read WIRED Science Stories of 2018

Feast your mind on stories about brain-eating amoebas, the science of wildfires, and a criminal twist to the genetics revolution.

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2018 Proved Game Streaming Can Still Get Bigger—and Messier

What will happen on with sites like Twitch in 2019? Hard to say—but we have some ideas.

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Afghan presidential election delayed by three months

A new date in mid-July or early August is to be announced on Thursday, sources tell the BBC.

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Social Media Helped Make 2018 the Year of the Scammer

Hustlers have always tried to get over on the powerless—in 2018, though, the tables began to turn.

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The Finnish Swimmers Who Chill Out in Subzero Temperatures

Who needs a warm tropical beach when you can enjoy a hole in the ice? Definitely not the Finns.

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Bosnia protests: Davor Dragicevic defiant after arrest

Davor Dragicevic has been leading protests in Bosnia calling for the truth about his son's death.

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A New Type of DNA Testing Is Entering Crime Investigations

Geneology is about to send a lot more people to jail.

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How China Helped Make the Internet Less Free in 2018

Tech companies, democratic governments, and civil society need to work together to fight back against growing surveillance and censorship online.

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Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor

Chefs are turning to Fresh Impact Farms, located in an unassuming strip mall outside of Washington, D.C., when they want edible flowers, herbs, and greens that do more than just make a pretty plate.

(Image credit: Brian McBride/RWRestaurant Group)

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How a Reclusive Lizard Became a Prize Find for Wildlife Smugglers

Scientists studying rare creatures face a tricky conundrum—how to publicize their research without launching their subjects into the exotic wildlife trade.

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Martial laws comes to an end in Ukraine after 30 days

The law came into force last month, after a clash between Ukrainian and Russian forces off Crimea.

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10 must-have apps for your new Apple Watch

How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts

You can't always get what you want. Here's how to get some cash (or store credit) instead.

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2018 Was a Rough Year for Truth Online

The internet has been awash with misinformation for years, but researchers are finally realizing it's hard to quantify the scope of its impact.

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How to personalize your PC

ESPN+ review: This sports channel offshoot could use some identity

ESPN's cable-free sports streaming service, ESPN+, would be better if it embraced its weirdness.

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10 must-have apps for your new iPhone

Best After-Christmas Sales (2018): Bose, Beats, Blu-ray, and More

If you’re looking for deals or unwrapped some gift cards this season, there are plenty of killer year-end sales happening.

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ESPN+ review: This sports channel offshoot could use some identity

ESPN's cable-free sports streaming service, ESPN+, would be better if it embraced its weirdness.

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The best PC games of 2018

Wang Quanzhang: China human rights lawyer trial begins

Several supporters of Wang Quanzhang, detained since 2015, have been taken away by police.

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Thai cave rescue: The Cave film shares behind-the-scenes shots

The film features some of the actual cave rescue divers, and involved shooting in caves and underwater.

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Mount Etna: New 4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Sicily

It is the latest in dozens of tremors since Europe's most active volcano erupted on Monday.

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Japan whale hunting: Commercial whaling to restart in July

One conservation group warns that the move shows "a troubling disregard for international rule".

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Girl in Trump call still believes in Santa

The seven-year-old spoke after the US president threw doubt on the existence of Santa Claus.

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Best cheap laptops: We rate the best-sellers on Amazon and Best Buy

Syria military says Israel strikes hit Damascus weapons depot

Israel has not confirmed the strikes in Syria, but says its air defences fired on a Syrian missile.

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The Thai cave rescue: What happened next?

What happened to the 12 boys and their football coach rescued from a flooded Thai cave in July?

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Letter from Africa: Africa's history makers in 2018

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy has made 2018 a year to remember, writes journalist Elizabeth Ohene.

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Finding God in the anguish of violence

As violence intensifies in Indian-administered Kashmir, people flock to its fabled Sufi shrines.

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The Muslim family that looks after a church

St Matthew's Church is in a rural area of Pakistan where there are hardly any Christians so it's looked after by a local Muslim family.

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British-Nigerian wedding MC: I love a good love story

British-Nigerian wedding MC Fola ‘Folly Fresh’ Sogbesan on why his heart really is in the job.

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Parkour's leading lady Silke Sollfrank on quitting gymnastics

Silke Sollfrank is a professional athlete who turned her back on gymnastics and found parkour.

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Argentine woman abducted in 1980s freed in Bolivia

The woman seized about 32 years ago by people traffickers was rescued in Bolivia after a tip-off.

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Migrant caravan: Boy dies after being held at Mexico-US border

The eight-year-old migrant boy from Guatemala was trying to cross the border from Mexico.

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Kiss your cable bill goodbye: The best TV antennas for cord cutters

Ready to cut the cord? You’ll need a quality antenna to pick up digital broadcasts. Here are our recommendations for indoor and outdoor antennas.

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Kiss your cable bill goodbye: The best TV antennas for cord cutters

Ready to cut the cord? You’ll need a quality antenna to pick up digital broadcasts. Here are our recommendations for indoor and outdoor antennas.

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See Peru's Pastoruri Glacier Melting via Drone-Mounted LEDs

Photographer Reuben Wu devised a creative way to shoot Peru's Pastoruri glacier at night.

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Pope Francis urges peace in Christmas message

"My wish for a happy Christmas is a wish for fraternity," Pope Francis has said in his annual Christmas message.

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Ghosts of Christmas present: Spooky stories of other platforms

The Most-Read WIRED Ideas Stories of 2018

Readers dived into a feminist reading of Elizabeth Holmes' downfall, a story about Silicon Valley's hidden caste system, and the perplexing case of a deadly yeast.

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Thailand approves medicinal cannabis

A lawmaker behind the bill says it has been fast-tracked as a "New Year's gift to the people".

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Indonesia tsunami: New warning system 'to be built next year'

Saturday's tsunami was triggered by a volcano and hit without warning, killing more than 400 people.

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Best TV Scenes (2018): 'Killing Eve,' 'Atlanta,' and More

From 'Homecoming' to Teddy Perkins to "take me to the hole!" we've rounded up all of the year's biggest small-screen memories.

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How to change the iPhone wallpaper

Don't Ask When Self-Driving Cars Will Arrive—Ask Where

Autonomous vehicles are already on the road. Whether they're "here" depends on where you are.

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Pope Francis urges peace in conflict zones in Christmas address

"My wish for a happy Christmas is a wish for fraternity among individuals of every nation and culture."

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How Set Up New Devices: iPhone, Amazon Echo, Google Home, TV

You got a cool gadget for the holidays! You lucky duck. Now you’ve gotta set it up. You poor sap.

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11 Fantastic Science Books to Binge Over the Holidays

Snuggle up with your favorite display technology and ignite your neurons with these recommended science books from 2018.

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RCA WiFi Camera Security System review: This camera is too ordinary to impress

RCA's first wireless home security camera is too boring to impress, and too expensive to be a strong value.

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Antennas Direct DB8e review: This large roof-mount TV antenna is great at finding weak signals

The Antennas Direct DB8e is a large outdoor antenna for reception of medium to very weak TV signals. In our tests it did a good job of pulling in distant stations with minimal interference.

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Antennas Direct 91XG review: Another roof-mount TV antenna that delivers great reception

The Antennas Direct 91XG is a large antenna, designed for the reception of medium to very weak signals in the UHF broadcast band, a goal it accomplishes with aplomb.

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RCA WiFi Camera Security System review: This camera is too ordinary to impress

RCA's first wireless home security camera is too boring to impress, and too expensive to be a strong value.

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Antennas Direct DB8e review: This large roof-mount TV antenna is great at finding weak signals

The Antennas Direct DB8e is a large outdoor antenna for reception of medium to very weak TV signals. In our tests it did a good job of pulling in distant stations with minimal interference.

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Antennas Direct 91XG review: Another roof-mount TV antenna that delivers great reception

The Antennas Direct 91XG is a large antenna, designed for the reception of medium to very weak signals in the UHF broadcast band, a goal it accomplishes with aplomb.

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Japan's Nikkei index slides amid US uncertainty

A fall in Japan's Nikkei index comes after Wall Street suffers the worst Christmas Eve on record.

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Trump to boy: Do you believe in Santa?

The US president asked the question to a child who called the White House on Christmas Eve.

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When Donald met Kim: What happened next?

Did Trump succeed where others, for decades, had failed with North Korea? Our correspondent says: no.

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China birth rate: Mothers, your country needs you!

Why ageing China's failure to raise its birth rate poses a crisis for the future.

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Zimbabwe's scaled-back Christmas celebrations

Zimbabweans have had to scale back their seasonal celebrations as the economic crisis worsens.

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Bringing 'Asia's zebras' back to the steppe

Asiatic wild ass disappeared from central Kazakhstan a century ago. Conservationists are trying to bring them back.

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Chestnut-killing wasp threatens major harvest

A small, invasive wasp is threatening the cultivation of chestnuts in Spain.

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Belgrade Christmas tree cost '€83,000'

Some people are questioning why they have the world's most expensive Christmas tree when over 30% of people there don't have sewage.

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The bears bringing joy to Paris

The teddies have quite a following on Facebook.

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Mexico governor killed in air crash

Martha Erika Alonso, the governor of Puebla state, had been sworn in only on 14 December.

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Mount Etna has first 'flank eruption' in over a decade

Europe's most active volcano erupted on Monday and officials report more than 130 earthquakes nearly.

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Priest learns sign language to make sermons more inclusive

A pastor in Belarus wants his congregation to get the word of God from him and not through an interpreter.

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In pictures: World celebrates Christmas

The best images from around the world as Christians mark the birth of Christ.

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Pope Francis condemns world of materialism and poverty

In his Christmas Eve Mass homily, he urged people to ask themselves if they needed to own so much.

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Google's 'Duplex' Could Be Your New Personal Assistant

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to technology and science writer Annalee Newitz about Google's "Duplex" — an app that acts as your personal assistant.

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Kevin Spacey: Actor charged with sexual assault in Massachusetts

The actor posts a clip in which he appears to deny wrongdoing while in character as Frank Underwood.

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Afghan government compound attack kills 28

More than 350 employees had to be freed after a gun and explosive attack at a government building.

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Mount Etna erupts in Sicily amid dozens of tremors

Europe's most active volcano erupts, with reports of more than 130 earthquakes.

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Trump says Fed is 'the only problem' of US economy

The president's salvo came as his own treasury secretary scrambles to calm nervous investors.

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Trump's campaign promises - has he delivered on them?

Donald Trump made voters a number of promises before they elected him. But will he keep his word?

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These Magnified Frost Crystal Images Are Totally Enchanting

Elizabeth Root Blackmer specializes in macro photography of natural phenomena too small for us to usually notice.

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Fake Catholic priest unmasked in Spain after 18 years

Weddings and baptisms carried out by Miguel Angel Ibarra will still be valid, the Church says.

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Apple thanked for 'removing anti-gay app'

Google and Amazon now under pressure to ban app of organisation that calls homosexuality "sinful".

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Best smart plugs: These gadgets will turn any electrical outlet into a smart socket

With models from Lutron, Wemo, Leviton, iDevices, and others, it can be difficult to know which easy and inexpensive device is best for controlling the lamps and small appliances in your smart home. We’ll help you find the right one.

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Sheikha Latifa: Images of 'missing' Dubai princess released

Sheikha Latifa was reportedly kidnapped earlier this year during an apparent escape effort.

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The Most-Read WIRED Gear Stories of 2018

A review of the Air Fryer, a three-month sojourn in Bing, and a user's guide to how to disable throttling on an iPhone all topped this year's list.

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LeBron James apologises for 'Jewish money' Instagram post

The basketball star was called out after he shared a lyric with his Instagram followers.

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B&H Photo Video has a 1TB Xbox One S for $185, an extra $15 off the $199 holiday special

Italy circumcision kills toddler, with one man charged

The two-year old's brother is recovering in hospital after also undergoing the procedure near Rome.

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12 Best Xbox One Games (2019): Sidescrollers, Shooters, and More

Relive Halo classics, play co-op with friends, or enjoy the mayhem of a battle royale with our favorite Xbox One games.

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Indonesia tsunami: Death toll from Anak Krakatau volcano rises

The country's disaster mitigation agency says at least 373 people died and 128 remain missing.

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Israel to hold elections in April

Voters will decide if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be returned to office for a fifth time.

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Swiss lotto draw chaos denies jackpot winner million

A Swiss man won a million and then lost it, when a live Swiss lotto draw went chaotically wrong.

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Can you disable two-factor authentication on your Apple ID?

Grande Arrival: The Year Digital Native Pop Stars Took Over

2018 saw the emergence of female artists whose online presence managed to be savvy without being sentimental, sensitive but still cynical.

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50 Years Ago, *Earthrise* Gave Us the View of a Lifetime

Astronauts on NASA's Apollo 8 mission snapped the first photos of Earth from space, forever changing how we see our place in the universe.

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Cryptojacking Took Over the Internet in 2018

Move over, ransomware. Cryptojacking is officially the scourge of the internet.

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Australia to set up drone-identifying systems

The monitoring equipment will be installed at hotspots and restricted areas such as airports.

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Huawei's kit removed from UK police network

BT confirms that Huawei's gear will not be at the heart of the UK's Emergency Services Network.

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Sydney Opal Tower: Thousands evacuated after 'crack'

Residents reported a loud "cracking noise" in the new building at Sydney Olympic Park.

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Forget Elon Musk's Troubles—Tesla Had a Blockbuster 2018

Look past the CEO's antics, and it's clear the automaker spent the year clearing major, long-standing hurdles.

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The Year Tech Workers Realized They Were Workers

Low-paid workers at Marriott hotels, in part, protested encroaching automation—finding unexpected common cause with some well-paid engineers across tech.

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Anki Vector robot review: A magnetic personality covers a lack of smarts

Anki's Vector probably won't win you over as a traditional smart device, but its personality will melt your heart.

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ConnectSense Smart Outlet 2 review: A solid smart plug gets marginally better

ConnectSense extends the appeal of its winning smart outlet, adding Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa in addition to HomeKit support.

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The five coolest tech products that should have arrived in 2018 but didn't

Don't call them vaporware just yet, but there are some cool things that missed the 2018 deadline.

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Anki Vector robot review: A magnetic personality covers a lack of smarts

Anki's Vector probably won't win you over as a traditional smart device, but its personality will melt your heart.

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ConnectSense Smart Outlet 2 review: A solid smart plug gets marginally better

ConnectSense extends the appeal of its winning smart outlet, adding Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa in addition to HomeKit support.

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The five coolest tech products that should have arrived in 2018 but didn't

Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan ex-PM, sent back to jail for corruption

The Pakistani ex-PM is given seven years after a fresh conviction for corruption.

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Mnuchin calls big US banks after huge stock market falls

After a torrid week for US stocks, the Treasury secretary seeks reassurances from big banks.

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India rescuers step up efforts to save trapped coal miners

The 15 men were trapped by flooding in an illegal coal mine in north-east India 11 days ago.

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Pompeii horse found still wearing harness

The remains of a horse are revealed in what archaeologists say is a find of "rare importance".

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SpaceX launches military satellite after four attempts

The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral on Sunday after four previous launches were cancelled.

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How to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve: NORAD Santa Tracker, Google Santa Tracker

How to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve: NORAD Santa Tracker, Google Santa Tracker

Chris Dawson: Husband in podcast mystery released on bail

Chris Dawson is accused of killing his wife, Lynette, who vanished from their Sydney home in 1982.

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Anak Krakatau: Volcanologist explains Indonesia eruption images

The volcano in Indonesia is now entering a new, deadly phase, writes US volcanologist Jess Phoenix.

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Instagram 👍 2018: Rihanna spots Lagos dancers - and more African hits

In 2018, Instagram has become an increasingly important way for Africans to make and share news.

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Alaska husky racing threatened by receding ice

The centuries-old tradition of husky racing is alive and well in Alaska. But for how much longer?

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'Sorry Dad - I'm thinking of getting a German passport'

The BBC's Adrian Goldberg is entitled to a German passport - and it might come in very useful. But his family history makes him think twice about taking this step.

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The Spiderman of Paris: What happened next?

Mamadou Gassama saved a boy dangling from a Paris balcony. But what happened when the media moved on?

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Two hundred years of Silent Night

The story behind one of the world's favourite Christmas carols, first performed on this day in 1818.

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Christmas: African children on how they plan to celebrate

BBC Africa finds out how children from across the continent will be celebrating Christmas 2018.

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Yanxi Palace: The most Googled show on Earth

A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China.

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US shutdown could stretch into January, Trump aide warns

A Trump aide says deadlock over federal budget spending could drag on until the next Congress.

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Zoox Inc. Snags First California Permit To Transport Passengers In Self-Driving Cars

The Silicon Valley-based company will offer ride services in its autonomous vehicles, with the supervision of a certified driver. One catch: it's not allowed to charge money.

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Why Are We So Surprised by Facebook’s Data Scandals?

Facebook’s business model has always been to monetize user data. So why are we so shocked to learn how they did it?

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Argentina radio host ordered to have feminists on show

Angel "Baby" Etchecopar must give guests 10 uninterrupted minutes to speak each week for five months.

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Fears of new Indonesia tsunami as Anak Krakatau volcano seethes

Waves thought linked to the Anak Krakatau volcano killed at least 222 people in Indonesia on Saturday.

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Thousands make ice fog to mark winter solstice in China

Residents of Heilongjiang in China spray hot water into freezing air to mark the shortest day.

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Trump names acting defence secretary

Donald Trump announces dep defence secretary Shanahan as acting Pentagon chief following James Mattis's resignation

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Syria conflict: Macron criticises Trump's withdrawal decision

The US president's decision to withdraw all troops from Syria has alarmed allies, including France.

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Why 2018 Was a Breakout Year for Open Source Deals

Microsoft bought GitHub. IBM bought Red Hat. Those and other deals show how central open source software has become to companies big and small.

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Sudan doctors strike as protests enter fifth day

An opposition leader says 22 people have been killed in the unrest, though officials say the toll is lower.

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The Most-Read WIRED Culture Stories of 2018

Netflix gets real about its programming, MoviePass struggles, and, of course, Yanny vs. Laurel divides the internet.

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If you've ever wanted to buy a Google Home Hub, this Target deal is too insane to pass up

Indonesia tsunami: Buildings flattened on Sunda Strait after Krakatau eruption

Multiple deaths have been reported and the death toll is expected to rise.

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Robocars, Elon, and More This Year in the Future of Cars

2018's biggest transportation stories include mathematicians willing to chat airplane peeing, clock-watching RAF pilots, and, of course, Mr. Musk.

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A Looming Government Shutdown Tops the Week's Internet News

As 2018 came to a close, the government was heading for a shutdown—a fitting end to a tumultuous year.

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Best Movies 2018: 'A Star Is Born' to Fill the 'Star Wars' Void

From 'Avengers' to 'Roma' it was an engrossing, and emotional, year at the multiplex.

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If you've ever wanted to buy Google Home Hub, this Target deal is too insane to pass up

Quantum Communication Can Travel Faster—It's Not Just a Myth

A new experiment showed for the first time that quantum messages can indeed be speedier than what's seen in regular computing.

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The Best Smart Displays: Google Home Hub, Echo, JBL, Lenovo

Smart displays are officially a thing now. Here are the models you should know about.

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Der Spiegel 'fake news' reporter could faces charges

Der Spiegel is to file a criminal complaint against its rogue reporter Claas Relotius.

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Emperor Akihito: Huge crowds at Japan monarch's last appearance

More than 80,000 people attend as Emperor Akihito gives a last birthday address before his abdication.

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Gilet Jaunes: Clashes in Paris at 'yellow vest' protests

Anti-government protesters hurled objects at police and chased after them in central Paris.

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Why It's Hard to Escape Amazon's Long Reach

The ecommerce company is also a cloud computing provider, TV producer, fashion designer, wind-farm backer, and organizer of crowdsourced micro-labor tasks.

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Closca's Bike Helmet Collapses a Common Bike-Sharing Problem

The helmet that collapses to half its size is easy to stash in a backpack—and have ready for any way and time you ride.

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Royal romps and Marvel's marvels

A look at some cinema highlights for 2019.

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Miya Folick: The pop star who started a band on Tinder

Miya Folick needed to find some musicians, so she fired up a dating app and went hunting.

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The man who sued over a lack of Christmas cheer

Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK go abroad for Christmas, for sunshine or snow - but holidays can sometimes go wrong.

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Prague: The city watching out for Russian and Chinese spies

Picturesque Prague might be hiding dozens of foreign spies, the Czech intelligence agency fears.

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'Volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia after Krakatoa eruption

Indonesia's disaster officials say the tsunami may have been caused by activity at the Krakatoa volcano

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Morocco vigils for murdered Scandinavian tourists

Hundreds gather to remember tourists Maren Ueland and Louisa Vesterager Jespersen.

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Malta airlifts newborn and mother from migrant ship

The island also denies having refused food to 300 other rescued migrants it did not allow in.

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US shutdown: Congress renews talks with little early progress

The government has been partially shut down by a deadlock over funding the Mexico border wall.

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US envoy quits over Trump Syria pullout

US envoy Brett McGurk resigns over President Trump's decision to pull troops from Syria

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US referee tells wrestler to cut dreadlocks or forfeit match

The referee's actions at a New Jersey high-school bout spark accusations of racial discrimination.

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Yellow Vests: Why Macron's concessions aren't enough for some

Demonstrations continue in Paris despite the French President's wage increase and tax concessions.

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'Yellow vests': Scattered demonstrations seen in France

Protests are seen for a sixth consecutive Saturday, but not on the same scale as previous weekends.

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Strasbourg gunman Chekatt 'pledged allegiance to IS in video'

Cherif Chekatt declared support for the militant group in a video, judicial sources tell AFP.

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The Most-Read WIRED Business Stories of 2018

Scandals of all stripes dominated the news, from Facebook's data leaks to Google's diversity war.

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Space Photos of the Week: Juno Spies Jupiter's Mesmerizing Clouds

The gas giant could hold clues to the formation of our solar system.

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Hussein Suleiman: the Somali refugee blending African and Dutch cultures

Hussein Suleiman moved to the Netherlands as a Somali refugee and now he aims to blend together African and Dutch cultures through his brand.

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'Max Einstein' Will Help Kids Today Relate to the Genius

The latest from James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein looks at the scientist's work through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl.

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A NASA Hack, a PewDiePie Fan, and More Security News

Amazon sends Echo recordings to the wrong person, Russians tried to get US Treasury dirt on Clinton donors, and more of the week's top security news.

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Top Somali journalist among Mogadishu bomb victims

Awil Dihar Salad is among those killed in attacks claimed by al-Shabab in the capital Mogadishu.

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Iran executes businessman dubbed 'Sultan of Bitumen'

Hamidreza Baqeri Darmani is the latest businessman to be convicted in an anti-corruption drive.

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What journalists for the foreign press make of Brexit?

Brexit has been dividing opinion in the UK, but what do UK-based foreign journalists make of it all?

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You can save up to $300 on a Pixelbook with Google’s incredible last-minute holiday deal

The Words The World Turned To In 2018

Peter Sokolowski is a lexicographer at Merriam-Webster. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about some of the Words of the Year, based on searches of the website, and the news events behind them.

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Super-Fast Airport Scanners Are Coming—Eventually

They'll use AI and millimeter wave technology to speed you through the lines and even monitor crowds from afar.

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In 2018, Movies Finally Got the Internet Right—Well, Mostly

From 'The Incredibles 2' to indie breakouts like 'Eighth Grade,' Hollywood is finally starting to understand how completely technology shapes our lives.

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WIRED’s Favorite Gear of 2018: iPhone XR, Google Home Hub, and More

From our favorite phone to the best smart-home innovation, this is all of 2018's best gear.

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2018 Was the Year That Tech Put Limits on AI

As employees and researchers push back, companies including Google and Microsoft are pledging not to use powerful AI technology in certain ways.

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Backflip FBI agent avoids jail over accidental bar shooting

Chase Bishop accidentally shot a bystander in the leg while dancing in a Denver bar in June.

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Rare albino orangutan 'Alba' returns to the wild

Alba, the world's only known albino orangutan, has been through many months of rehabilitation.

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Nepal bus crash: Students among 23 dead after field trip

The students and teachers were returning from a field trip when the bus plunged into a ravine.

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Guacho: Dissident Colombian leader killed by security forces

Colombian President Ivan Duque announces death of Guacho, a rebel being hunted for Ecuador murders.

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Were there more than Three Kings?

Among the surviving Syriac people of south-eastern Turkey, Jeremy Bristow hears that there may have been as many as 12.

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True-life treasure hunt that turned into a comic book

Secret treasure, spirited away in the night: Spain's real-life treasure hunt is now a comic.

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Obituary: Rwanda's Zura Karuhimbi, who saved dozens from genocide

Zura Karuhimbi had only her wits to protect the people she hid during the Rwandan genocide.

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Thousands of Canadians have signed petitions to ban conversion therapy

Only three countries ban the discredited practice of gay conversion, but Canada wants to be the fourth.

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US government shutdown looms over border wall row

A partial shutdown of the US government is now certain to begin at midnight on Friday.

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Apple will replace your bent iPad Pro, but it will cost you

Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow

The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.

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US stocks suffer worst week in a decade

The Dow Jones and the Nasdaq recorded the biggest falls since 2008, led by tech giants.

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How To Stop A Drone? There's No Good Answer

Here's why the drone tormenting Gatwick's airport remains at large.

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Hungary: Anti-Orban 'slave law' protests explained

Commentator keep claiming that Hungary's recent protests are different from any before. Why?

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Fresh Hungary 'slave law' protests in Budapest

Demonstrators are marching to President Janos Ader's office, angry that he signed the legislation.

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JD.com chief Liu Qiangdong will not face rape charges

Liu Qiangdong, head of e-commerce site JD.com, will not be charged after his arrest in September.

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George HW Bush's sponsorship made me successful, says Filipino man

Timothy Villalba, 25, says receiving support from George HW Bush as a boy made him successful and happy.

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Yemen crisis: UN agrees Hudaydah ceasefire mission

A United Nations team will monitor a truce between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces in Hudaydah.

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'Elon Muskox': Canadian city names mascot for tech entrepreneur

Residents of Yellowknife voted on the name for the city's new sculpture of the Arctic animal.

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Best gaming mouse: Find your perfect match

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Serbia train crash: Five dead as student bus cut in half

Five people died and 30 others were hurt when a bus collided with a train at a crossing in Serbia.

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Kathy Griffin calls out all-male comedy rich list

Jerry Seinfeld tops the list of the best-paid comedians - but there are no women in the top 10.

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US defence chief resignation 'distressing'

Lawmakers across party lines are upset about General Mattis' departure from the Trump administration.

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Hamilton remix stars Barack Obama as George Washington

Former US President Barack Obama reads George Washington's farewell address in new Hamilton remix.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: 2018 Was the Year of 'Oops!' in Tech

Wired’s Gadget Lab team sums up this year in tech. Plus: An interview with the CEO of a futuristic fitness company.

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The Full Nerd ep. 80: 2019 PC predictions and literally eating our words

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge has cancer surgery

The 85-year-old liberal US Supreme Court judge had two malignant nodules successfully removed.

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Bulgaria rocked by Xmas hog roast row

Plans to butcher pigs in a city centre has caused a row in Bulgaria.

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Apple's Powerbeats3 wireless earphones are cheaper than ever and arrive by Christmas

Apple's Powerbeats3 wireless earphones are cheaper than ever and arrive by Christmas

The DRC's Ebola Outbreak Is an End-of-Year Nightmare

A major election, holiday travel, and violent clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo are confounding all attempts to contain Ebola's spread.

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Borneo's Albino orangutan released back into the wild

Alba returns to the Borneo jungle two years after being rescued and having been nursed back to health.

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The Humble Sonic Bundle gives you 6 Sonic the Hedgehog games for $1, or 12 games for $15

Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?

Space is an extreme environment filled with radiation, and next to no oxygen. To survive there, Lisa Nip says humans are going to have to change themselves ... genetically.

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Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?

Stephen Petranek says, in the next decade, we will send humans to colonize Mars. He lays out the technology--from water-extraction to bricks made of Martian soil--that'll make life possible there.

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James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?

Earth may not be the only place in our solar system with life, says James Green. New data shows life might have existed on Mars, and could exist now. But what does that mean for us on Earth?

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Arcimoto's Electric FUV 3-Wheeler Makes City Driving a Blast

The battery-powered ride may not revolutionize how we get around, but it could make life on the road a lot more enjoyable.

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See Peru's Pastoruri Glacier Melting via Drone-Mounted LEDs

Photographer Reuben Wu devised a creative way to shoot Peru's Pastoruri glacier at night.

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Trump vows 'very long' government shutdown over border wall

The US government will begin to shutdown on Friday at midnight if no budget deal is reached.

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Mars: Pictures reveal 'winter wonderland' on the red planet

Earth is not the only planet with icy scenes this festive season, the European Space Agency says.

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HIghPoint RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 storage enclosure review: Fast, easy and affordable

HighPoint's RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 PCIe/NVMe enclosure is a relatively affordable way to add super-fast storage to your system or laptop. Assuming, of course, you have a T3 port.

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HIghPoint RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 storage enclosure review: Fast, easy and affordable

Morocco tourist murders: Video appears genuine - Norway police

Men in the video say the killings in Morocco of two Scandinavian women are revenge for events in Syria.

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Elby S1 9-Speed E-Bike Review: Heavy and Expensive, but Great

Elby asked: How do you get people on an electric bike who have never biked before?

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Chinese chemistry student charged with poisoning US roommate

Chemistry major Yukai Yang allegedly laced his roommate's food and drink with poison over months.

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In Project Maven's Wake, the Pentagon Seeks AI Tech Talent

The Defense Department wants to use AI in warfare. In the aftermath of Project Maven, it still needs Big Tech’s help.

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Australia lashed by 'castrophic' hail storm

People in New South Wales are facing huge damage to homes and property.

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Apple’s biggest moves in 2018

YouTube Is a Metaphor for the Great American Dumpster Fire

YouTube has had a harrowing, high-profile year, and its growing pains reflect the garbage mess that is America in 2018.

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Miley Cyrus gives Santa Baby feminist lyrics: 'I can buy my own damn stuff'

"Listen Santa to what I say, a girl's best friend is... equal pay."

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Russia to check BBC News in response to Ofcom RT ruling

Russia's media watchdog checks BBC News output in retaliation for a UK ruling on Russia's RT.

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Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: A rare chance to choose between AMD and Intel-Nvidia versions

Michael Kovrig arrest: Canadian held in China 'not allowed to turn lights off '

Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig is being denied a lawyer and cannot turn lights off at night, sources say.

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Escaping prisoner accidentally hitches lift from policeman

Allen Lewis, 31, escaped while being moved between prisons - but picked the wrong car to flag down.

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Amazon Echo Show vs Google Home Hub: One of these smart displays is better than the other

Which smart display belongs in your smart home? We put the Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) and Google Home Hub through the wringer to find out.

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Best Google Home add-ons and accessories

These mostly inexpensive gadgets can make Google Home smart speakers even better.

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Amazon Echo Show vs Google Home Hub: One of these smart displays is better than the other

Which smart display belongs in your smart home? We put the Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) and Google Home Hub through the wringer to find out.

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Best Google Home add-ons and accessories

These mostly inexpensive gadgets can make Google Home smart speakers even better.

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SteelSeries Rival 650 review: Solving the wireless-mouse problem with 15-minute charging