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Police Scotland carrying out 'active inquiries' into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visits
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:39:49 GMTThe force said it had received information and stressed its inquiries were at "an early stage".
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Driver guilty of dragging head teacher to his death
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:27:40 GMTSimon Richardson is convicted of murdering head teacher Michael Mullins and will be sentenced on Monday.
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Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:43:46 GMTThe actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
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Russell Brand accusers 'haunted' for years by alleged crimes, court hears
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:49:25 GMTThe women involved in the case had "nothing to gain" apart from "some closure", the prosecutor says.
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Celebrity Traitors comes to a climax in nail-biting final
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:52:33 GMTThe second series of the hit series reached its climax on Friday after attracting 15 million viewers.
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Police watchdog to investigate Met over letter about Meghan's father
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:03 GMTThe police force faces probe over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.
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Stabbed boy felt Huntingdon train attacker 'was not sane', court hears
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:06:15 GMTAnthony Williams stabbed a 14-year-old boy before he attacked people on a train, a jury hears.
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'No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:56:33 GMTThe meeting involved representatives from the UK's four nations to discuss devolving more powers to regions and cities.
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Wettest week for two years but still not enough rain to get out of drought
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:12:04 GMTAfter above average rainfall in October, reservoirs across England are still very low with much of the country remaining in drought, as Simon King explains.
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Ministers vow online safety action after teen sextortion victim took own life
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:08:48 GMTCai Davies died after he had sent messages to a woman he believed had a romantic interest in him.
NASA
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NASA Releases MAX POWER Key Events for Media, Participants
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:31:02 +0000America’s newest aerospace expo and air show – MAX POWER – is fast approaching, and NASA has announced key events beginning Friday, Nov. 6, and running through Sunday, Nov. 8, hosted on and near the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Through multiple park experiences at MAX POWER, NASA and a variety of external collaborators […]
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Eerie Cat’s Head
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:56:26 +0000Intricate structures within the Cat’s Head Nebula are illuminated in this mid-infrared view from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Oct. 29, 2026. The distinctive “cat’s head” shape of the nebula was likely sculpted over time by the intense ultraviolet radiation and winds from massive stars in the Carina Nebula. As this stellar feedback […]
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NASA Explores Potential Commercial Servicing for Hubble Telescope
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:51:21 +0000NASA issued a Request for Information Oct. 29 to learn more about industry capabilities for in-space servicing to support the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope.
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November’s Night Sky Notes: Light-Day Away
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000Twin Travelers In 1977, NASA launched twin spacecraft Voyager 1 and 2, taking advantage of a once-every-175-year planetary alignment of the four largest planets in our solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Using six gravity assists between them, this Grand Tour gave us up-close views of the gas and ice giants, including several moons. […]
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APOD: 2026 October 30 – Haunting the Cepheus Flare
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0000APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 30 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Haunting the Cepheus […]
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Vega Island Frozen in Fright
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0000The sight of an icy skull-like visage on the Antarctic island could make one’s blood run cold.
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Map Showing Potential Origins of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:07:39 +0000Description This global map of Mars shows 13 locations that match the mineralogy and chemistry of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth. While scientists can never know for sure where a Martian meteorite originated, Teghaza 001 includes clues that link it to highlands in the southern hemisphere of […]
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Slice of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:32:35 +0000Description This slice of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth, was used to determine the age of the rock. Reflected light images like these serve as a scientist’s road map, helping them find minerals of interest to analyze by different instruments. Figure A is the same image with […]
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Halloween Aboard the International Space Station
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:44:23 +0000Although no ghouls, goblins, or trick-or-treaters come knocking at the International Space Station’s front hatch, crew members aboard the orbiting laboratory still like to get in the Halloween spirit. Whether individually or as an entire crew, they dress up in sometimes spooky, sometimes scary, but always creative costumes, often designed from materials available aboard the […]
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NASA-funded Study Details One of Oldest Mars Meteorites Ever Found
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:18:09 +0000When a rose-colored meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2022, no one knew how old it was or where it came from. Not until NASA-funded scientists age-dated its minerals did they realize the nearly 2-pound (800-gram) rock was a piece of Mars that formed more than 4.1 billion years ago, making it one […]
BBC Football
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What Howe could bring to Man Utd - and what are the challenges?
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:27:13 GMTEddie Howe is being linked with the Manchester United job, but what are some of the considerations for him and the club?
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Villa to sue Carragher over 'unacceptable insults'
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:05:45 GMTAston Villa say they will initiate legal action against Jamie Carragher over what the club branded as "unacceptable insults".
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Arteta warns Dowman 'we are not in Disneyland' after red card
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:41:43 GMTMikel Arteta says "we are not in Disneyland" and that he will hold Max Dowman to the same standards as other first-team players after the teenager's red card against Fleetwood.
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Britain's first £100m man facing defining moment
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:42:15 GMTIs it 'now or never' for Jack Grealish after he was dropped by Everton for a breach of club discipline, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?
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Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:33:02 GMTThe Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.
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Can Robinson work Hampden magic against McInnes' Rangers?
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:26:10 GMTUnder-pressure Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has an excellent record in Hampden semi-finals. But is Saturday's meeting with Rangers a bridge too far?
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Fears Chelsea's Lacroix could be out until January
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:21:10 GMTChelsea fear Maxence Lacroix will have a lengthy lay-off having suffered a serious hamstring injury.
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From WiFi to 'relief' - how was Ferguson's Irish League debut?
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:52:32 GMTAfter a 1-1 draw in his first match as Glentoran manager, Duncan Ferguson speaks of his "relief" in a week filled with WiFi and homework.
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Spurs' Maddison fit to face Palace - De Zerbi
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:49:28 GMTTottenham midfielder James Maddison is available to face Crystal Palace on Saturday says manager Roberto De Zerbi, despite an injury scare last week.
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O'Neill agrees with McGregor about Celtic issues
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:22:18 GMTManager Martin O'Neill says he is in "full agreement" with captain Callum McGregor's assessment of Celtic's issues, but insisted they will "sort it out".
Wired Tech
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Google Pixel Watch 5 Sale: Its Lowest Price Yet (2026)
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:15:06 +0000Google’s latest smartwatch packs great new health and fitness features, and it’s already on sale ahead of Black Friday.
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Mattress Deals: Save Over $600 Before Black Friday 2026
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0000Even though Black Friday isn’t for a few more weeks, we’ve found early discounts on our favorite WIRED-tested mattresses and sleep accessories.
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This App Brutally Shames You by Tracking How Many Hours You’ve Lost to Scrolling
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000The iOS app Oh My Hours takes a new approach to curbing screen time. It splits up your day into hour-long blocks, then shows which ones you wasted on Instagram and TikTok.
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The Best Handheld Translators for Work and Travel (2026)
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but dedicated translator devices can offer a much more immersive, versatile experience.
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Samsung S95H OLED TV Review (2026)
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000It performs great, with rich texture and high brightness, but faces new competition when it comes to color dominance.
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Gift Ideas for Friends (2026): Wellness Tech, Kitchen Essentials
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:33:00 +0000These are the WIRED-tested gadgets, kitchen tools, and cozy comforts I’d actually buy for my own inner circle.
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The Best Leaf Blower We’ve Tested Is Ready for Halloween
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0000Our top Ego pick is discounted, and our resident leaf blower expert demonstrates how to make a TP cannon.
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Nothing Headphones Sale: Stylish and Up to 41% Off
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:41:36 +0000Some of the brand’s best styles, including the Nothing Headphone (1) and CMF Headphone Pro, are at the lowest prices I’ve ever seen ahead of Black Friday.
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Go Minimal—the Ridge Wallet is 20 Percent Off Right Now
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:41:36 +0000The popular Ridge Wallet lives up to the hype and is on sale, along with other Ridge gear. Plus, you can try it risk-free for 99 days.
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Petkit Automatic Cat Litter Box Sale (2026)
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:41:26 +0000As WIRED’s resident pet tech tester, I have lots of opinions on what’s worth your money. Petkit’s automatic litter boxes are my top picks—and my favorite models are $100 off right now.
Wired News
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Crematoria Are Being Used to Heat Homes and Swimming Pools
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000European countries are leading the way harvesting heat that would otherwise be wasted as green death practices become more common.
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The Iran War’s Impact on Oil Is Hitting Key Senate Races Hard
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Democrats are using the high price of diesel, heating oil, and fertilizer to tie Republicans to President Donald Trump’s unpopular, costly war in Iran.
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What to Know About China’s Top-Secret Spaceplane
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:45:36 +0000This week, the Pentagon released a full-resolution image of the vehicle, the capabilities of which remain rather mysterious.
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An AI Breakthrough Has Made Decades of Computer Science Research ‘Irrelevant’
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0000Anthropic and OpenAI say they’ve disproved a key tenet of computer science. Researchers are struggling with the fall but also feel like “overexcited bunnies” as they look at new questions to explore.
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I Gave My Blood to the AI Death Clock
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth. After a month, I felt like it was sucking the life out of me.
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Astronomers Discover a Possible New Dwarf Planet in Our Solar System
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.
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AI Emergency Alerts Are Coming. Humans Might Not Be Ready
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0000Human beings struggle with emergency communication. Chatbots can help—if people take them seriously.
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Anthropic Says It Will Revolutionize Biology—Some Day
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:39:04 +0000In breathless press releases and posts, the company has touted its models’ ability to deliver scientific breakthroughs. But its IPO filing taps the brakes on just how fast its AI will lead to big discoveries.
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Anthropic Flags Gas Supply as One of Its Biggest Near-Term Risks
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:20:28 +0000The data center buildout could cause a massive increase in gas prices as companies scramble for limited supplies and infrastructure fails to meet demand.
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NASA’s Oldest Martian Spacecraft Have Been Running for Decades. Here’s How
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0000Two orbiters have long outlasted their expected lifespans and completely reshaped our understanding of the Red Planet, all while operating 140 million miles from Earth.