jeudi 31 août 2017

The bizarre creature invading our suburbs

IT’S the newest of urban invaders. As Australian cities spread into the country so the creatures of the country are invading the city.

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Murder fuels MH370 conspiracy

REVELATIONS that a Malaysian diplomat murdered in Madagascar last week was tasked with transporting pieces of suspected MH370 wreckage to investigators in Malaysia has fuelled more dark conspiracy theories about the missing plane.

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The internet is about to get slower

AUSTRALIAN internet users have been warned to expect a serious slowdown in internet speeds until at least mid-October.

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Van crushed in terrifying video

THIS is the heart-stopping moment a van was crushed when a truck toppled on to it on a motorway approximately 65km out of London, causing seven-hour tailbacks.

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Fresh hope for life outside our solar system

Three potentially habitable Earth-sized planets in another solar system are likely to contain substantial amounts of water, astronomers have discovered.

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Scientists find ceiling for human lifespan

DUTCH researchers have claimed to have discovered the maximum age “ceiling” for human lifespan, despite growing life expectancy because of better nutrition, living conditions and medical care.

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Is this the most famous Australian in China?

David Gulasi has shot to social media in stardom in China, and now makes thousands from each video he posts.

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Singers perform to mark the signing of a declaration of intent

Singers perform on the MV YWAM PNG to mark the signing of a declaration of intent.

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Hubble’s incredible star discovery

A NEARBY star was found to be home to seven worlds neither too hot, nor too cold, to support life. Now the Hubble Space Telescope has confirmed the presence of a vital ingredient.

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‘Most habitable’ star just got more habitable

A NEARBY star was found to be home to seven worlds neither too hot, nor too cold, to support life. Now the Hubble Space Telescope has confirmed the presence of a vital ingredient.

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Tough, buff army dudes in dramatic rescue

THEY’RE the tough and buff unsung heroes fighting against floods and staging dramatic rescues against the odds.

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Tough, buff army dudes’ dramatic rescues

THEY’RE the tough and buff unsung heroes fighting against floods and staging dramatic rescues against the odds.

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Truck topples and crushes van on motorway

A van has been crushed after a large truck became unsteady around a corner and fell onto the van in the next lane. Courtesy: YouTube/IdiotUKDriversExposed

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So these footprints are older than feet …

HUMAN-like footprints have been found stamped into an ancient sea shore fossilised beneath the Mediterranean island of Crete.

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So these footprints are older than feet …

HUMAN-like footprints have been found stamped into an ancient sea shore fossilised beneath the Mediterranean island of Crete.

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Girl without face defies the odds

WARNING: Story contains graphic images

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Robbers caught stealing cash from bar filled with off-duty police

Joseph McInnis III and Tyree McCoy have been charged after robbing a pub where a ground off off-duty police officers were attend a retirement party. Courtesy: NBC WBAL 11 TV

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‘Death Stars’ tracked coming our way

There’s a ‘Death Star’ headed our way, bringing with it an icy hail of destruction. But there’s still time to linger over a Star Wars sequel or three (hundred thousand).

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‘Death Stars’ tracked coming our way

There’s a ‘Death Star’ headed our way, bringing with it an icy hail of destruction. But there’s still time to linger over a Star Wars sequel or three (hundred thousand).

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Trump delays safety rule before explosion

The Trump administration delayed an Obama-era rule that would have tightened safety requirements for companies that store large quantities of dangerous chemicals, including the chemical plant near Houston that exploded early Thursday.

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Trump delays safety rule before explosion

The Trump administration delayed an Obama-era rule that would have tightened safety requirements for companies that store large quantities of dangerous chemicals, including the chemical plant near Houston that exploded early Thursday.

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Thieves rob bar full of off-duty cops

THIS duo picked the wrong pub to knock off.

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Apple’s launch date for iPhone 8

APPLE is set to unveil the eagerly-awaited iPhone 8 at a special event on September 12, it has been claimed.

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Apple’s launch date for iPhone 8

APPLE is set to unveil the eagerly-awaited iPhone 8 at a special event on September 12, it has been claimed.

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Young man dies after being electrocuted in Houston floodwaters

A 25-year-old man has died after being electrocuted in Houston floodwaters. Courtesy: Fox 13 News

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‘Imminent war’: US strikes back

THE United States flew some of its most advanced warplanes in bombing drills with ally South Korea on Thursday, a clear warning after North Korea launched a mid-range ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear bombs over Japan earlier this week, the US and South Korean militaries said.

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Opinion Journal: Hurricanes and Junk Science

Trump EPA Transition Team Official Steve Milloy on Hurricane Harvey and climate alarmism. Photo Credit: NASA via Getty Images.

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Opinion Journal: Chicago Gets School Choice

Center for Education Reform Founder and CEO Jeanne Allen on a big victory for parents and students. Photo Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images.

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Opinion Journal: Trump’s Tax Reform Blueprint

Heritage Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow Steve Moore on the President’s push for lower rates and a simplified code. Photo Credit: Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images.

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Opinion Journal: The Debt Ceiling Debate

Heritage Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow Steve Moore on the next political hurdle for the Republican-led Congress. Photo Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images.

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Man’s new best friend?

THE key to avoid being attacked by magpies is to make an effort to be friends with them.

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