Report: iPhone hacking tool used by UAE to spy on targets in 2016

A report from Reuters Investigation claims that there is an powerful iPhone hacking tool called "Karma" that has been used by the UAE government for the purpose of remotely hacking those iPhones of people in key interest. Former US Intelligence members working for the UAE were said to have developed the tool to monitor targets starting in 2016. This is the first time a report has been released about the tool's existence. According to the report, Karma could remotely access iPhones by entering a phone number or email address into a system. In 2016 and 2017, the tool could access photos,...

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Samsung has started Galaxy S10 mass production

An insider speaking to The Investor says that Samsung kicked off mass production of the Galaxy S10 flagship last week - January 25. These are the three 4G models, which will primarily be manufactured overseas, work on the 5G model will start later on. The source says that all three Galaxy S10 models will feature in-display fingerprint readers. The 6.1" and 6.4" phones will go with a Qualcomm-developed ultrasonic reader (with better accuracy and reliability) while the 5.8" one will use an optical reader. The mid-sized and large Galaxy S10 will have curved screens and Samsung will ship...

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The Huawei P30 Lite will have a 1080p+ screen, 20MP triple camera

Huawei's P30 phones have fashion-themed names - Elle, Vogue and Marie Claire. The latter seems to be the Huawei P30 Lite as info of the MAR-LX1M has been trickling out. UA Profile: 1080p+ resolution • Android 9 Pie • Code name certifications from the EEC The User Agent profile of the phones browser confirms a screen with 1,080 x 2,312px resolution - that's 1080p+ with 19.3:9 aspect ratio. This entails a teardrop notch as you can see in this render of the MAR-AL00 (the Chinese model, which may go under the nova 4e name). The screen will likely measure 6" and the fingerprint...

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 teardown shows the magnets of its unique sliding mechanism

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 uses a unique sliding mechanism that relies on two pairs of strong neodymium magnets to hold the phone in the up and down positions and also provide the "springy" feeling in between. If you're curious about how that works, you can watch Zack from JerryRigEverything take the phone apart. You can see two magnets at 2:35, but that's only half of them. The other half are behind the screen - they line up perfectly when the Mi Mix 3 is closed and push each other away when it is open. There's a ribbon cable that hooks through a hole in the motherboard to connect the two...

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ZTE Axon 10 Pro with Snapdragon 855 found in Geekbench

ZTE's newly returned Axon line may welcome a new member soon. An A2020 Pro showed up in the Geekbench database, a clear followup to the A2019G - aka the Axon 9 Pro. So, let's call it the ZTE Axon 10 Pro. How did it do? Very well, actually, it posted high single-core score and showed good multi-core performance. The chipset seems to be a Snapdragon 855, despite reporting itself as "pine". The phone packed 6GB of RAM and ran Android 9 Pie. JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; GeekBench 4.1 (single-core) Higher is better Apple iPhone XS Max 4777 ZTE...

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Samsung Galaxy A50 panels show a triple camera, no room for a fingerprint reader

The chassis of the Samsung Galaxy A50 has leaked and while there are no internal components, it still provides a wealth of information. The opening on the back is large enough for a triple camera (just below it is the hole for the LED flash). One of the camera modules will feature a 24MP sensor, the other may be a 3D ToF module. The hole for is for the selfie camera inside a teardrop notch (it's supposed to house another 24MP sensor). Triple camera on the back • Punch hole selfie camera on the front What's missing is a spot for a fingerprint reader, which supports the rumors of...

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You can have a port-less Meizu Zero for $1299 through Indiegogo

It looks like Meizu has turned to crowdfunding platform Indiegogo to finance its port-less and button-less Meizu Zero smartphone concept. The Zero's campaign is live on Indiegogo in the US and the entrance fee (which gets you an Engineering sample Meizu Zero) is $1,299. If you don't know how a crowdfunding campaign works - a company sets a funding target (in Meizu's case that's $100,000), which it needs to bring a project to reality and people pledge money to it. If Meizu reaches the target money it has set then it will manufacture the Zero and those that have pledged above a certain...

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Sony Xperia XZ4 specs leak - 6.5-inch OLED, 4,400mAh battery

A list of specs of the yet unannounced Sony Xperia XZ4 has surfaced, detailing some of the most important parts of the upcoming flagship. The key novelties are the screen - a 6.5-inch 21:9 3360x1440px OLED, the 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable through a microSD) and the 4,400mAh battery with Qnovo Adaptive Charge. If all of these specs pan out then the Xperia XZ4 will be a formidable beast. We'll have to wait and see. Sony Xperia XZ4's predecessor - the Xperia XZ3 So far we know that Sony's next flagship will carry an unusual 21:9 tall-aspect display and a Snapdragon...

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Fortnite adds Bluetooth controller support on mobile

Epic Games has updated Fornite for mobile with support for Bluetooth controllers in their latest version 7.30 patch. Both iOS and Android users can now use Bluetooth controllers from popular brands. On Android, you can use practically anything, including the SteelSeries Stratus XL, Gamevice, Xbox One X controller, Razer Raiju, and the Moto GamePad. On iOS, you will need a MFi or Made for iPhone certified controller, such as SteelSeries Nimbus and Gamevice. Epic has also added support for 60fps mode on Android. However, currently it is only available on three devices, Samsung...

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LG to bring both the G8 and V50 ThinQ to the MWC, the V50 will be its 5G phone

While some companies will launch new product lines for their 5G phones, LG will release its own handset under the V-series banner. Korean publication ETNews shares some behind the scenes info on LG's strategy for this year. The LG V50 ThinQ and G8 ThinQ will both be unveiled at the MWC in February. The V50 will feature 5G connectivity and will be available in March to fight the Galaxy S10 X (also set for a March launch). The LG V50 will reportedly have a 6" screen and a new hands-free interface that will let you control apps and multimedia by waving your hands up/down and left/right. It...

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Canalys: Apple ships fewer iPhones in 2018, Samsung misses targets too

The smartphone market is past its peak, say analysts from Canalys. The two big players, Apple and Samsung, both slipped down. Apple was the top smartphone vendor in the final quarter of 2018, however it's in second place for the full year. It fell about 7% in Q4, which put it very close to Samsung (down 5%) and the market shares of the two giants are within a percentage point. Meanwhile, Chinese brands gained ground. The iPhone XR was the top model with over 22 million shipments. As for the premium models, the iPhone XS Max (14 million) was significantly more popular than the smaller...

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Moto G7 Plus to have 27W TurboPower charging

After the massive Moto G7 leak the other day, we didn't expect any new info before the phones' launch in February. But here we are with another live image of the handset and its retail box revealing key features. According to the retail packaging, the Moto G7 Plus will support 27W TurboPower fast charging, which is a big step up compared to the Turbo charging on the current Motorola smartphones. However, the image doesn't say whether this feature will only be available to the Plus variant or the rest of the Moto G7 phones will get it too. Moto G7 Plus fresh out of the...

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Samsung announces 1TB smartphone storage chip just in time for Galaxy S10+

Samsung Electronics announced the industry's first 1TB eUFS 2.1 (embedded Universal Flash Storage). The chip has already entered mass production so we can expect the next-generation premium smartphones to feature it and the Galaxy S10+ will likely to be the first one. The new 1TB eUFS chip is just as big as the previous 512GB chip (11.5 x 13mm) while holding double the storage capacity by combining 16 stacked V-NAND flash memory layers and a newly developed controller. But Samsung was able to make substantial speed gains as well. The new chip boasts sequential read speeds of up to...

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Oppo Find X, RX17 Pro, and RX17 Neo arrive in the UK

Oppo announced the Find X back in June, while the RX17 pair was introduced in November. Some European markets already have these available for purchase, but up until now, the United Kingdom was not among them. Last night the British division of the company held a glamorous event at Tower Bridge, announcing the arrival of the Oppo Find X, Oppo RX17 Pro, and Oppo RX17 Neo. Oppo Find X arrives with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage for £799. It is available both in Blue and Red. The variant is with the regular 3,730 mAh battery with VOOC Flash Charge at 20W and runs Android Oreo with Color OS...

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Apple iPhone sales go down 15% during past quarter

Apple just posted its financial results for holiday quarter, and the numbers do not look good. Between October and December, iPhone sales plummeted 15%, despite having a higher average selling price. All other products and services went up 19%, but they only cushioned the overall revenue decline to 5%. Apple's financial report between October and December 2018 During the holiday season, Apple managed to bring in $84 billion, compared of $88 billion a year ago. Of them, $51 billion were from iPhones, while the second best performing category is Services with $10.875 billion. In a...

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Oppo midranger with UD scanner arriving in India

Oppo has just announced the "latest tech at an incredible price" will arrive on Flipkart. The company is gearing to launch a midranger with an under-display fingerprint scanner in India, and it is in all likeliness the the R17 Neo. There's an outside chance that the Oppo K1 or Oppo R15x might step out of China, but the Neo is already available internationally so it's the prime suspect. Teaser by Oppo on Flipkart The teaser does not say much, but given the R17 and R17 Pro are already for sale in India, the R17 Neo is most likely to join them. It shares some features with its...

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Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Unified Messaging Platform Won’t Arrive Until at Least 2020: Zuckberberg

Facebook said one of the major reasons why it wants to move forward with the integration is making end-to-end encryption default in more its services.

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Apple's Response to Group FaceTime Bug Being Probed by New York AG, Governor

The Group FaceTime bug allows an iPhone user placing a call using FaceTime to hear audio from the recipient's phone even if the call has not gone through.

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Samsung Display Patent Hints at an Innovative Foldable Gaming Smartphone

The phone seems to have a foldable display and a flip-up physical game controller

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PayPal Adds Record 13.8 Million New Active Accounts in Q4 2018

Comparably, PayPal had added just 8.7 million new active accounts a year earlier. Around 2.9 million of new accounts were added through acquisitions.

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T Users Complain of Distorted Audio in Select Third-Party Apps

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T users are experiencing distorted, low-quality, and tinny audio while using third-party apps like Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp.

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Spider-Man Star Zendaya in Talks to Play Love Interest in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Report

Zendaya — best known for Spider-Man: Homecoming — is in early talks to play Chani, the love interest of the protagonist Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) in the Dune reboot from director Denis Villeneuve.

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Qualcomm Signs New Interim Patent Agreement With Huawei

Qualcomm has revealed that it has negotiated a new and slightly better interim patent contract with Huawei Technologies.

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Apple Said to Plan 3D Cameras for New iPhone Models in Augmented Reality Push

Apple is said to plan to launch iPhones with a more-powerful 3-D camera as soon as next year, stepping up the company's push into augmented reality.

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Sony Increases PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage From 10GB to 100GB

PS Plus members will have more space to store their game saves now.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 Leak Tips Triple Rear Cameras, Infinity-V Display; Galaxy A10 Spotted on Geekbench Again

As per leaked images of the Galaxy A50’s internal design, it will feature triple rear cameras and will sport an Infinity-V Display.

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Ben Affleck-Less The Batman, Suicide Squad Reboot, DC Super Pets Get 2021 Release Dates

DC Super Pets will release on May 21, 2021, followed by The Batman — minus Ben Affleck, and focusing on a younger Bruce Wayne — on June 25, 2021, and James Gunn’s soft reboot The Suicide Squad on August 6, 2021.

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Google Chrome 72 Rolled Out for Desktop, Android, iOS Users: Here's What's New

Chrome 72 for Android brings along upgrades for the media player notifications while using Incognito tab, and more.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro May Have 128GB Storage, 6GB RAM Variant, Xiaomi CEO Tips

Redmi Note 7 Pro will not see a 3GB RAM variant at all, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun's new Weibo post suggests.

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Google+ to Shut Down April 2, Some Features Will Be Taken Offline Starting Next Week

Google says it will shut down Google+ completely on April 2, 2019, but some essential features will be taken offline as early as next week.

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How to Record WhatsApp Calls on Android and iPhone

Recording WhatsApp calls is far from straightforward. There are two ways to go about it, and both have a similar issue. But if you are wondering how to record WhatsApp call on iPhone or Android, here’s our guide.

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OnePlus Pulls Latest OxygenOS Open Beta Updates for Four Phones After Some Units Get Bricked

OxygenOS Open Beta 26 was released for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 24 for the OnePlus 5T, while the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T received OxygenOS Open Beta 12 and Open Beta 4, respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 Get Their First Software Update

Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 are now receiving firmware version M105FDDU1ASA7 and M205FDDU1ASA9 respectively.

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SBI Left Banking Data of Millions of Users Unprotected Online: Report

The alleged unprotected server of SBI was housed in a Mumbai data centre and included two months of data from SBI Quick service.

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Samsung Profits Slump Along With Drop in Demand for Its Key Products

Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest smartphone and memory chip maker, reported a slump in fourth-quarter net profits on Thursday.

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Google Follows Facebook, Disables iPhone App That Studied User Habits

For now, the app Screenwise Meter is still available for Android phones via Google Play.

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Nokia TA-1152 Phone Leaked Ahead of MWC 2019; May Be Nokia 1 Plus

The mysterious Nokia TA-1152 phone is said to be designed for the Indian market.

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Windows 10 October 2018 Update Adoption Far Lower Than April Update: AdDuplex

Out of more than 100,000 PCs surveyed, only 12.4 percent run the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, AdDuplex said in its latest report.

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Microsoft Posts Profit on Ongoing Cloud Businesses Growth

Chief executive Satya Nadella said Microsoft continues to see gains from its cloud services after having shifted away from many of its consumer offerings

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Tesla CFO Leaves as Automaker Promises Profits and Cheaper Cars

The departure of Deepak Ahuja as well as missing Wall Street profit targets for the end of 2018, sent Tesla shares down nearly 6 percent after hours.

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Facebook Now Has 2.32 Billion Monthly Active Users, 1.52 Billion Daily Active Users

Facebook on Wednesday easily beat Wall Street's profit estimates, soothing investor concerns that increased spending on the privacy of its users would blunt growth.

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Ebola Survivor Dr. Rick Sacra Receiving Prestigious Award to Expand Medical Mission in Liberia

Dr. Rick Sacra was exposed to the Ebola virus in 2014 while caring for pregnant women at a Christian hospital in Liberia. He narrowly survived.

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Top Pakistani Court Upholds Acquittal, Frees Captive Christian Asia Bibi

Asia Bibi is now free to leave Pakistan and join her daughters in Canada after more than eight years of prison and detention. The Islamic country's highest court has just upheld its acquittal of Bibi, clearing her of all charges of blasphemy.

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'Desecration': ISIS Behind Deadly Double Bombing that Killed 27 Churchgoers?

The Islamic State group, ISIS, has allegedly claimed responsibility for the deadly twin bombings that hit a Catholic Church in Jolo, Sulu in the southern Philippines, on Sunday morning. 

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Not Safe Yet: Pakistan's Supreme Court Reconsiders Decision to Free Asia Bibi

Pakistan's Supreme Court will re-examine its decision to acquit Asia Bibi on all blasphemy charges Tuesday after Islamic extremists pressured the government to execute her immediately. 

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Auschwitz Survivors Pay Homage as World Remembers Holocaust

The world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday amid a revival of hate-inspired violence and signs that younger generations know less and less about the genocide of Jews, and others during World War II.

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20 Dead as Bombs Target Sunday Mass in Philippine Cathedral

Two bombs minutes apart tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing at least 20 people and wounding 111 others during a Sunday Mass, officials said.

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40 Dead, Many Feared Buried in Mud After Brazil Dam Collapse

The death toll from the collapse of a dam holding back mine waste in southeastern Brazil rose to 40 on Saturday as searchers flying in helicopters and rescuers laboring in deep mud uncovered more bodies. An estimated 300 people were still missing and authorities expected the death toll to increase during a search made more challenging by intermittent rains.

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Imprisoned in China: Pastor John Cao's Appeal Hearing Delayed for Fourth Time as His Health Deteriorates

Pastor John Cao, a US permanent resident from Greensboro, North Carolina, has been incarcerated in a Chinese prison for almost two years after being convicted and sentenced by a Chinese court without any evidence against him. Now comes word that the trial court has postponed Cao's appeal hearing for the fourth time and the pastor's health is failing.   

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'Lord Jesus, We Trust in Your Great Love': Latin American Christians Cry Out for God's Mercy Over Venezuela

Christians in Venezuela are taking up the fight for the country's future – in prayer.

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China Blocks Microsoft's Bing, Ramping Up Its Communist Censorship

Chinese internet users have lost access to Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine, setting off grumbling about the ruling Communist Party's increasingly tight online censorship.

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Former Christian Governor Imprisoned for Blasphemy Is Finally Free

A Christian politician was set free in Indonesia Thursday after serving nearly two years in prison for blasphemy.      

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Do You Think God Is Angry With You? Here Are 3 Biblical Truths About God’s Wrath

The idea of God’s anger or wrath is sure to pop up in religious news and social media circles every time our nation or the world faces a tragedy, natural disaster or violent attack. Invariably, someone will attribute the destruction and pain to God’s anger with some subsection of humanity, or indeed humanity as a whole.

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Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job

The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast.

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Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'

In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support.

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Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign

Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017.

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Bastia attack: Gunman found dead in police raid

France's interior minister says "the fanatic committed suicide" after killing one and injuring five.

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Senator Rand Paul wins damages after neighbour attack

Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked.

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Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff

A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half.

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China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise

The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line.

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Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute

Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne.

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The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen

The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen.

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Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?

The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means.

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Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'

Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago.

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The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia

The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games.

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Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues

Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown.

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MP defends unmasking shot reporter

Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious.

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'Why I fled Saudi Arabia and sought asylum in the UK'

Two Saudis who sought asylum in the UK explain why they risked everything.

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Richard E Grant in tears over Barbra Streisand's reply to 1970s fan letter

The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter.

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The Lord of the Ringos? Peter Jackson to direct a Beatles film

The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album.

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Bulgarians decry ‘eco vandalism’ on coast

Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny.

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Tehran bans dog walking in public spaces

The Iranian capital has banned walking pet dogs over public safety concerns.

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Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes.

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How do you compost a human body - and why would you?

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil.

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The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles

In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India.

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Maduro and Guaidó: Who is supporting whom in Venezuela?

The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president.

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Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row

The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry.

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Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot

Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare.

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This Gynecologist Is Explaining The Need For Late-Term Abortions On Twitter

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26 Hilarious Valentine's Day Gifts That Are Actually Useful

A little romantic humor never hurt anyone.

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Here’s The Weird Stuff People Are Doing To Show How Cold It Is In The Midwest

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19 Pictures That Show Just How Cold It Is In The Midwest

Extreme cold has descended over the Midwest and Upper Plains region as its residents brace for potentially life-threatening and frigid temperatures.

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An Anti-Vaxx Mom Asking For Advice Reignites The Debate Over Vaccinations

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36 Incredibly Easy Ways To Give Your Home The Cleaning Of Its Life

You're gonna make grime wish it had never been BORN.

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31 Wardrobe Staples That Are Both Practical *And* Pretty

These pieces are practical and pretty... much the only things you need in your closet.

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36 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Significant Other That Are Actually Gifts For Yourself

In the words of Samantha Jones, "I love you, but I love me more."

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32 Products For Anyone Who Is Just Really Damn Tired

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Apple Revoked Facebook’s Developer Credentials Over An App That Mined Teenagers’ Device Data

The Facebook Research app paid people as young as 13 $20 per month in order to access data, including web searches and emails.

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A Mom Allegedly Poured Water On Her Sleeping Baby's Face For Keeping Her Up At Night And Posted It On Facebook

In her caption, the 33-year-old wrote that it was "payback for waking me up all kinda times of da night...😂😂😂"

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These Quotes Of Lady Gaga Defending Kesha In Court Are So Badass And Powerful

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26 Things Basically Everyone Has Experienced But Never, Ever Talks About

You've been there, trust me.

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It’s So Cold In Chicago They’re Setting Fires To Keep The Trains Working

🔥 FIRE TRAIN. 🔥

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To The One Insane Guy Wearing Shorts Today: You Don't Have To Do This

You don't have to do this.

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It’s So Incredibly Cold In The Midwest That Cities Are Basically Shutting Down

Forecasters said temperatures in the region were expected to be colder than the North Pole and potentially break all-time records.

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A Woman Who Blinded Her Ex-Husband With Exit Mould And Killed Him Was Sentenced To Nine Years In Prison

"In determining an appropriate punishment, it does not matter whether Ms Hutchison dabbled in paganism or considered herself to be a white witch... she had come to despise her husband in an irrational manner."

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Ariana Grande’s New Tattoo Fail Says “BBQ Grill” In Japanese Instead Of “7 Rings”

Always check your foreign language tattoos with a native speaker, people!

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Getting boats to children who have to swim to school

When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference.

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Kevin and Julia Garratt on their experience as detainees in China

The Canadian missionaries were arrested in 2014 and accused of espionage. Here is their story.

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A photographer's Trans-Siberian World Cup journey

A look back at photojournalist Peter Dench's journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway during the World Cup in Russia 2018.

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New York abortion law: Why are so many people talking about it?

A controversial new abortion law has been enacted in New York state, but why has it caused such a heated debate?

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George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India

Veteran socialist George Fernandes, who has died at 88, was an anti-nuclear campaigner who became India's defence minister.

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Report: New Zealand Cryptopia Exchange Hack Continues

Hackers purportedly still have control over the wallets of New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia

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JPMorgan Notes Marginal Improvements to Payment System With Blockchain Technology

A recent report from JPMorgan purportedly notes the potential for blockchain technology in banking and payments “three to five years away”

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Gemini Crypto Exchange Undergoes Security Compliance and Data Protection Audit

The Gemini cryptocurrency exchange has purportedly completed an SOC 2 security compliance review in order to ensure data protection and security standards

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US Blockchain Firm Introduces Wallet for Digital Assets and Securities

United States-based blockchain firm TokenSoft has introduced its Knox Wallet for storing digital assets and securities

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World’s Largest Gun Auction Site GunBroker.com to Add Stablecoin ‘FreedomCoin’

Largest online firearms auction website GunBroker.com to integrate new stablecoin “FreedomCoin” for payments

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Report: Fidelity Sets March Launch Date for Bitcoin Custody Service

U.S.-based financial giant Fidelity will reportedly launch its Bitcoin custody service in March

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Ukrainian Crypto Exchange Liqui Shuts Down, Cites Lack of Liquidity

Ukrainian crypto exchange Liqui reports it is ceasing operations due to lack of liquidity

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US Congress Passes Bill to Require Study of Crypto in Sex, Drug Trafficking

The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to commission a study into how crypto and online marketplaces can be used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking

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R3 Consortium Member Closes $10 Million Funding Round for Blockchain ID Platform

CULedger, a member of the R3 consortium, raises $10 million in funding to launch a blockchain-based ID solution for credit unions

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Waiting Lists for Kazakh Kindergartens to Be Managed With Blockchain Technology

Waiting lists for kindergartens in the Kazakh capital of Astana will be managed using blockchain technology starting next month

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Blockchain Browser Brave Offers Free Access to Premium Content on News Site Cheddar

Free access to premium content on news website Cheddar comes via partnership with Blockchain-enabled browser Brave

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Bitcoin Stands Still Around $3,400 as Most Top Cryptos Report Moderate Gains

Bitcoin falls under $3,500 again as the top 20 cryptocurrencies report mostly moderate gains

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Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee to Make Coin More Fungible and Private

“Fungibility is the only property of sound money that is missing from Bitcoin & Litecoin” according to Charlie Lee, Litecoin’s creator

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Swiss University ZHAW and Telecoms Firm Swisscom Develop E-Signature for Smart Contracts

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences and major telecoms firm Swisscom have developed an integrated, certified e-signature to legally authenticate smart contracts

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Iran: Central Bank Will Consider Expert Input Before Enacting Crypto Regulations

Iran central bank suggests new regulations could enact a partial ban on cryptocurrency

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Crypto Payment Firm: ‘Volume of Transactions in Africa Has Risen 130 percent in 2018’

For consumers in countries with unstable currencies, crypto is proving to be a lifeline — offering a financial alternative to hyperinflation and cash shortages #SPONSORED

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