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NASA reveals the first images of its all-electric X-57 Maxwell plane

It will be the first manned X-plane produced by NASA in two decades and is designed to help develop standards for future all-electric aircraft.




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NASA tests giant 21-foot mirror on James Webb telescope for the first time in simulated zero-gravity

In an unprecedented step, NASA tested a giant 21-foot mirror on its James Webb space telescope that is designed to observe a range of frequencies not currently seen by Hubble.




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Scientists create the first geological map of the lunar surface

The lunar map, called the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon, has been created by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute.




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NASA confirms Tom Cruise is in talks to shoot a movie on the International Space Station

NASA has confirmed Tom Cruise and Elon Musk's SpaceX are working on a project to shoot a film in outer space on board the International Space Station.




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Creator of one of world's first global computer viruses has regrets after infecting 45 million

The creator of one of the world's first global computer viruses says he regrets his creation. Called the Love Bug, or ILOVEYOU, the virus initially spread through email in May 2000.




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Smoke from Amazon rainforest fires may increase melting of glaciers in the Andes 1000 miles away

Burning of the rainforest in southwestern Amazonia,  could release aerosols such as black carbon which may speed up the melting of the Andean glaciers, finds Rio de Janeiro State University.




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Bill Nye warns 'the planet's on f***ing fire' as he calls on viewers to address climate change

In a profanity-laden tirade from one of TV's most famous liaisons of science and learning, viewers were dealt a stark warning about the disastrous effects of climate change.




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Ford's noise-cancelling dog house can keep your pup calm during fireworks and thunderstorms

Ford created a futuristic-looking dog kennel that uses noise-cancellation panels and the carmarker's active noise control technology to create an insulated environment for pets.




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Underwater forest of hydrothermal vents off the coast of Washington is mapped for the first time

An underwater forest of massive hydrothermal vents has been mapped for the first time off the coast of Washington State. There are more than 500 spirals over eight miles of seabed.




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US Military reveals mission details of X-37B space plane for the first time ahead of orbital flight

The US Air Force's secretive X-37B space plane will conduct three experiments in low orbit, including converting the sun's power into radio frequency microwave energy.




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Controversial face recognition company Clearview AI pledges to stop selling tech to private firms

According to legal documents first reported by Buzzfeed, the company is ending non-government related contracts in response to class-action lawsuits and scrutiny from regulators.




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Championship round-up: Neil Warnock suffers defeat in second-tier opener for first time in 17 years

Never write off Neil Warnock in the Championship, but there was an early sign that he might not have the magic touch this season. Cardiff went down 3-2 at Wigan.




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Middlesbrough 2-2 Hull: Jarrod Bowen scores quick-fire brace to complete second half comeback

CRAIG HOPE AT THE RIVERSIDE: Jonathan Woodgate says he has never been one to panic, but he has every reason to be jittery after watching his side throw away victory here.




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The best and worst firms in Britain for broadband, TV, mobile and landline 

Vodafone is the most complained about broadband, mobile and landline provider, new data has revealed. It is the second quarter in a row it has been voted the worst for broadband.




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Small energy firms top the energy satisfaction table: But where did your supplier rank? 

Octopus Energy has taken the top spot in Which?'s satisfaction survey yet again as small and medium sized energy suppliers dominate the rankings.




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Patients of Finest Dental left suffering the consequences of the firm shutting down without warning 

A large number of patients are mid-treatment with some even left without teeth as they were waiting for implants to be fitted.




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Millions of first generation smart meters fitted last year as rate of installations drops 

Nearly 1.5m first generation smart meters were installed in households across the country last year - despite the fact these installations do not count towards official target figures.




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More firms pull the plug on travel insurance due to coronavirus

Aviva and Direct Line followed LV, the Post Office and Admiral, who announced yesterday that they would stop the sale of travel policies to new customers.




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Will broadband and energy firms help people stuck at home by coronavirus? 

Bills are expected to increase for many over this time period but in light of this, some suppliers have announced they will be reviewing how they charge their customers in the next few weeks.




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'Insurance' firm Home and General billed my in-laws twice for the same TV

An elderly couple in their eighties who both had dementia were sold £125 'insurance' for the same TV twice by the same company under different names.




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How many energy firms could go bust in 2020?

Last year, 24 energy firms went bust according to an FOI request. It comes as the market becomes more competitive and the price cap bites the challenger brands.




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Banks blocking payments for shoppers buying food online for first time

Major flaws with security checks have led to some banks mistakenly flagging first-time online grocery orders as suspected fraud. The payment is then blocked and the order is then often cancelled.




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Energy firms owe £1.7bn to households which have overpaid for energy

One in ten customers could be due a rebate of more than £200, while almost half are owed £136, says Uswitch. Overpayments arise when bills are paid by direct debit.




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CeX customers left out of pocket after tech firm delivers faulty items

Some customers, including Chris (pictured), have reported receiving faulty items while others have not received online orders at all, according to Which?




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Black Friday UK 2019: Amazon's sale prices for Echo, Kindle, Fire and TV devices revealed

Amazon's Black Friday deals have launched with huge savings on their smart home devices including the Echo Dot, Echo Show, Fire Sticks, Kindles and more. Find out what you can save here...




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Arsenal 'eye move for Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao' following his torrid first year in Spain

The 22-year-old centre back arrived at the Bernabeu last summer in a £44million move from Porto, but has played just 13 games all season and has played a lot out of position at Real Madrid.




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Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United finally confirm £68m Bruno Fernandes move

With fewer than 48 hours until the deadline, teams across the continent are in frantic negotiations as they look to get their deals complete. Follow our live transfer blog here.




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Bristol City 3-2 Derby: Wells bags first goal on full debut as Robins boost play-off push

Nahki Wells scored his first goal for Bristol City as they held off a spirited comeback from Derby to claim a thrilling Sky Bet Championship victory at Ashton Gate.




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Where in Britain first-time buyers are least likely to pay stamp duty

First-time buyers can escape stamp duty, but whether they can squeeze under the £300,000 tax-free threshold depends on where they want to live, Zoopla research highlights.




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How to buy a green gas fireplace instead of a woodburner

While woodburners are still fantastically popular, there has been a surge in those seeking eco-friendly substitutes.




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First-time buyers see costs soar in a year as average deposits reach record of £46k

The average price paid by a first-time buyer in Britain last year was £231,455, up 9% - or £18,252 - on a year earlier, according to research by Halifax.




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Most popular places for first-time buyers, reveals Zoopla

The list of top 10 places within easy reach of a city have been identified by property website Zoopla, with Barking and Dagenham in East London leading the way.




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Soap vs handwash: In time of crisis, firms set aside age-old differences

Dettol and Lifebuoy promote hand washing with soap, setting aside their differences over hand hygiene standards




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Vice President arrives in Vilnius on first leg of his three nation visit to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia





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Prime Minister arrives in Paris on the first leg of his visit to France, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain[ph]Photo Courtesy : Lalit Kumar [/ph]





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Prime Minister departs for Houston on first leg of his 7-day Visit to USA[ph]Photo Courtesy : Naveen Jora[/ph]





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Prime Minister arrives in Houston on first leg of his 7-day visit to USA [ph]Photo Courtesy : Naveen Jora[/ph]




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Vice President departs from Moroni after successful completion of first leg of his 2-nation Visit to Comoros and Sierra Leone[ph]Photo Courtesy - Photo Division[/ph]





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President arrives in Manila on first leg of his 2-nation visit to Philippines and Japan [ph]Photo Courtesy: RB Photo[/ph]





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External Affairs Minister meets Ivica Dačić, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, on the sidelines of the NAM Ministerial Meeting in Baku[ph]Photo Courtesy: Gajendra Singh, Photo Division[/ph]





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President and First Lady meet King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi [ph]Photo Courtesy : Chandan Kumar Shah[/ph]





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Prime Minister meets Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America and Melania Trump, the First Lady of US at Hyderabad House, New Delhi [ph]Photo Courtesy:Chandan Kumar Shah[/ph]





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Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America and Melania Trump, the First Lady of US pay homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, New Delhi





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'Bulgarian "crypto firm" stole £5,680 from my account': TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

I was contacted by Xtraderfx and told that it would transfer my frozen credit balance of £680 to my NatWest credit card. I agreed and gave my card details.




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TONY HETHERINGTON: My uncle pays £492 a year to long dead funeral firm

'Going through my 91-year-old uncle's paperwork for him, I found he had signed up for Equitable Lifecare funeral plan in 2016, and has been paying £41 a month - £492 a year - since then.'




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Fintech firm Instamojo buys GetMeAShop from Times Internet for $5 million

With this, GetMeAShop's 30 member-odd team has joined Instamojo, to work as part of the company's e-commerce business, MojoCommerce




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Hero MotoCorp unveils first in-house bike Splendor iSmart 110

The firm also unveiled sports bike Xtreme 200 S, design concept bike XF3R and an electric scooter concept Duet-E




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First Look: Hyundai Motor's SUV Tucson

The vehicle, which will be launched commercially in India later, will be positioned above Creta, but below the Santa Fe




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If lockdown not solution, then why Cong ruled states extended it first: BJP

The nationwide lockdown was extended till May 3 after the announcement by the PM as states called for the extension to check the rapid spread of the viral infection




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Shots fired at AAP MLA's convoy, party worker dead; investigation underway

The newly-elected MLA along with his supporters was returning home after paying obeisance at a temple in his constituency, the police said