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He’s said $42.45bn spent by the US for rural internet isn’t efficient. His Starlink company stands to benefit if he reduces that investment Elon Musk, named by Donald Trump to co-lead a commission aimed at reducing the size of the federal government, is poised to undermine funding for rural broadband services to benefit his satellite …

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I stumbled on a profile with my picture as the photo. What was this man doing with my identity? I set out to track him down … It was around 1am when I discovered my impostor was watching me. I was sitting up in bed, scrolling on my phone through the list of people who …

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Some say they used bitcoin or Dogecoin to help reach goals such as affording to have a child or buy a house Miles, a 37-year-old NHS doctor from London, has been trying to persuade friends to buy cryptocurrencies for years. In recent weeks, the “Trump pump” to crypto prices has left them envious. “They have …

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Screenshots purporting to be from systems of Liverpool NHS health facility have been posted on dark web A ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from the Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool, allegedly including patient records. The INC Ransom group said it had published screenshots of data on the dark web that contained the …

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Studies suggest children are having their self-esteem harmed by filters that ape the effects of cosmetic surgery Just one click on the “glossy babe” filter and the teenager’s face was subtly elongated, her nose made neater and a dusting of freckles sprinkled across her cheeks. Next, a “glow makeup” filter erased skin blemishes, puffed her …

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The electric car brand was once a liberal favourite – but the CEO’s embrace of Trump has led to an angry backlash As Elon Musk has embraced Donald Trump and various far-right conspiracy theories, he has left behind an aghast cohort of Tesla owners who suddenly feel embarrassed by their own cars. Many of them …

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Tory MP Chris Philp calls for more investment in technology to reduce UK’s net migration figures UK politics live – latest updates Businesses should be using more robots instead of hiring low-paid migrants, the shadow home secretary has said. The Conservative MP Chris Philp says other countries “use a lot more automation” for tasks such …

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Meta CEO reportedly wants to support president-elect after previously banning him from Instagram and Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has become the latest former Donald Trump critic to make his way Mar-a-Lago to break bread with the incoming US president. The tech mogul had banned Trump from the social media sites Instagram and Facebook, which he owns, …

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Tech billionaire tapped by Trump posts on X about wanting to eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Elon Musk has said he wants to “delete” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal watchdog that helps protect consumers from predatory financial practices. The tech billionaire, who has been tapped to run a “Department of Government …

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We recommended them in the Filter; now we’ve sifted through all the offers to find the genuinely good discounts on our favourite products It’s Black Friday eve, but stores have already been dropping prices to compete for our attention and cash – and they’re offering some delectable discounts on products we’ve recommended in the Filter. …

The best Black Friday deals on the products we love: air fryers, heated throws and Shakira’s hair waver Read More »