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It will be interesting to see what history remembers most about April 7, 2026 — the postponed US release of bombs over Iran or the release of the Claude Mythos Preview by Anthropic and its technical allies.

Why Anthropic’s latest AI model could catastrophic

It will be interesting to see what history remembers most about April 7, 2026 — the postponed US release of bombs over Iran or the release of the Claude Mythos Preview by Anthropic and its technical allies.

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Parenting expert warns of AI dangers as children turn to chatbots

What teens are really doing with those role-playing chatbots

‘If you think your child is not talking to chatbot companions, you’re probably wrong.’

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The crew fielded questions from journalists.

Artemis II crew share huge concerns for boiling ‘re-entry’

From up in space, the Artemis II crew have detailed their concerns about their re-entry into Earth.

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Beer bellies are becoming a thing of the past.

Why the Aussie beer belly is heading for extinction

The famous Aussie beer gut may be a thing of the past by 2050 as new age drugs and a change in drinking habits whittle away our waistlines.  

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Canva, the world’s leading visual communication platform, today announced the acquisitions of Simtheory, an AI collaboration and agent management platform, and Ortto, a customer data and marketing automation company, as part of its continued investment in artificial intelligence and marketing infrastructure. PICTURED: Both companies were founded by Chris and Mike Sharkey (pictured) Unknown

Tech unicorn Canva’s two buys further AI investment push

Design platform Canva has snapped up two business founded by startup veterans Chris and Mike Sharkey as it cements its status as an artificial intelligence tech titan.

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Longevity medicine is a confusing brew of noble intentions, cutting-edge care and expensive snake oil.

What, exactly, is longevity medicine?

Longevity medicine is a confusing brew of noble intentions, cutting-edge care and expensive snake oil.

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Australia is visible in this ‘Earthset’ photograph.

‘Moon joy: Artemis II astronauts share incredible photos

Artemis II astronauts have boldly gone where no man has gone before and took the photos to prove it.

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Consistency is the key to a long-lasting relationship.

Five red flags never to ignore when dating

If you’re single and putting yourself out there, there are several green flags to look for in the people you date.

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It seems as if everywhere you turn, celebrities and influencers are talking up peptides. But what exactly is a peptide?

What are peptides? The internet’s latest obsession

It seems as if everywhere you turn, celebrities and influencers are talking up peptides. But what exactly is a peptide?

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Is it just me, or are people getting ruder? It’s time we all took a chill pill.

Cost-of-living crunch killing ‘no worries’ way of life

Is it just me, or are people getting ruder? It’s time we all took a chill pill.

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The present-day crew aboard Artemis II.

Astronauts returning to a planet they have cheered up

The moon mission has recaptured some of the enthusiasm of early lunar flights.

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A baby was born on a Caribbean Airlines flight from Jamaica to the US.

‘Is it out yet?’: Citizenship debate after baby born mid-air

A child delivered on a passenger flight between Jamaica and the US could be ‘stateless’ depending on the exact location of the birth.

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A photo provided by NASA shows an Earthset, captured by the Artemis II crew from the Orion Integrity spacecraft during their flyby around the far side of the Moon on Monday evening, April 6, 2026. On the sixth day of the mission, 248,655 miles from Earth, four people — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — ventured farther from home than any human being who has ever lived. (NASA via The New York Times)  — NO SALES; EDITORIAL USE ONLY—

Astonishing photos from historic Moon flyby

SEE THE PICS: During their historic lunar flyby, the astronauts of the NASA mission Artemis II were working hard to identify and photograph features on the far side of the moon.

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The challenge is balancing nutrition, safety and personal taste while adhering to strict mass and volume limits in the compact cabin.

What’s on the menu for the four astronauts on Artemis II?

The challenge is balancing nutrition, safety and personal taste while adhering to strict mass and volume limits in the compact cabin.

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Metformin may have benefits that mirror intense exercise.

The common drug that could mirror benefits of exercise

Scientists believe a common medicine, already prescribed to millions, could also provide the benefits of intense exercise sessions without actually exercising. 

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