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‘Technical issue’ hits Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta says | Science, Climate & Tech News
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A “technical issue” has hit users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, forcing an apology from owner Meta. In a statement on the X social media platform, the tech firm wrote: “We’re aware that a technical issue is impacting some users’ ability to access our apps… and apologise for any inconvenience”. According to Downdetector, which allows…
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Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump picks cryptocurrency fan to head financial watchdog | Money News
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The world’s biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has been valued at more than $100,000 for the first time, spurred on by Donald Trump’s latest nomination for his presidential team. The cryptocurrency was valued at $103,280 (£81,160) as of 4.10am UK time, leaping in value by 7.9% in the previous 24 hours, according to currency converter XE.com. It’s…
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Tropical Storm Sara: ‘Threat to life’ as widespread flooding hits Honduras | World News
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Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Sara has caused widespread flooding along the northern coast of Honduras. More than 1,000 people have fled their homes to shelters, with the government declaring a national emergency and residents urged to avoid at-risk areas in the Central American country. Some trudged through waist-deep water along streets as they carried…
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‘Is this Britain or Soviet Union?’: Elon Musk hits out after video appears to show man arrested for Facebook comments | UK News
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Elon Musk has ramped up his row with the UK as he branded the prime minister “two-tier Keir” and questioned if it was “Britain or the Soviet Union” after a man was apparently arrested over Facebook comments. The billionaire owner of X has been engaged in a war of words with Sir Keir Starmer over…
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Strongest solar storm in decades hits Earth – as Northern Lights to return to parts of UK tonight | UK News
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Earth has been rocked by the first extreme geomagnetic storm in two decades, creating a spectacular light show in UK skies and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere – but also posing a threat to communication networks, navigation systems and power grids. Elon Musk’s Starlink, which owns around 60% of the estimated 7,500 satellites currently…
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Bitcoin hits another new high as UK regulator paves way for more crypto trading | Business News
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The value of Bitcoin has reached a new high, just days after the previous record was broken. On Monday morning one Bitcoin, the best-known cryptocurrency, could buy $72,219 (£56,303). Money blog:Major lenders increase mortgage rates – what’s going on? The price of the digital asset has grown 51% in the last month alone as the…
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Bitcoin value hits new all-time high | Business News
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The value of the best-known cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has reached a new high. For the first time ever one Bitcoin bought $69,202 (£54,404) on Tuesday afternoon, surpassing the previous high just below $69,000 (£54,242) recorded in November 2021. Money: Elon Musk loses title of world’s richest man It comes, as the previous high did, as a…
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Bitcoin hits $60,000 – as all-time high nears | Business News
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Bitcoin has hit $60,000 for the first time since November 2021 – putting the cryptocurrency in touching distance of a new record-high. One Bitcoin cost $60,650 at one point early on Wednesday afternoon, after days of huge rises. Money latest: Tax cuts and child benefit change – budget speculation round-up It was close to the…
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Cher hits out at AI after hearing fake version of herself covering a Madonna track | Ents & Arts News
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Cher has hit out at the use of AI in the entertainment industry, suggesting it should be made illegal. The 77-year-old said she was “shocked” to hear an AI-generated version of her covering a Madonna song. “Not AI,” Cher began when asked about the rapidly developing technology by AP. “Someone did me singing a Madonna…
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China hits out at Dutch plan to limit export of semiconductor tech | Science & Tech News
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China has criticised a Dutch plan to restrict the export of semiconductor equipment – a vital part of the high-tech supply chain. The Netherlands‘ government announced on Wednesday it would introduce limits to “protect national security”, following similar measures brought by the US last year. For the American curbs to be effective, other key suppliers…