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You've got a high IQ if you can solve river brainteaser in under 12 seconds

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Only those with the sharpest minds will be able to crack this deceptively difficult brainteaser while racing against the clock. If you manage to solve it - you really are a modern day genius

Thursday, Jan 2

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Apple faces £1.5bn lawsuit for overcharging British users - how much money YOU could get back

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A seven-week trial is set to begin later this month at the Competition Appeal Tribunal over a £1.5billion lawsuit claiming British iPhone users were overcharged

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'Online creeps used photos of me to make obscene deepfake images'

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Jess Phillips told The Mirror that new legislation will tackle the scourge of deepfake explicit images, which have been branded a 'new frontier' in violence against women

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Prime Finds: 'Better than Boxing Day' deals still running on brands like Ninja, Philips and Google

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In this week's instalment of her Prime Finds series, Shopping Writer Meghan has listed her Top 5 deals still on offer at Amazon that rival Boxing Day prices

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Britain's biggest-ever dinosaur highway with about 200 footprints discovered in Oxfordshire

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Experts said the discovery "is one of the most impressive track sites ever seen, in terms of scale" and gives a real ideas of what it would have been like when these giant creatures roaming around the country minding their own business

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You can now play The Traitors at home with this £20 boardgame for the whole family

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The Traitors has officially returned, and if you’ve always thought you had what it takes to win the show, you can put it to the test with this £20 family-friendly boardgame

People are just realising what happens to your food when you use an air fryer

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A Ninja Crispi owner shared a video of the inside of her air fryer mid-way through cooking - and people are just realising what happens when you shut the drawer

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Stacey Dooley looks like a 'toastie Barbie' in statement pink duvet jacket you can shop for less

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Stacey Dooley wished fans a happy New Year as she donned an iconic, winter-ready look that had fans obsessed - and we know where you can shop her pink duvet jacket for less

O2 axing key mobile phone service this month - how to apply for refund

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These SIMs allow you to pay for internet data which you have to use within a certain number of days - but this service is being axed from January 31

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How to Prestige in Black Ops 6 – every Prestige reward and how to earn them

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The Call of Duty Prestige system has never been so rewarding, and your road to Prestige Master is littered with rewards that you're definitely going to want to get your hands on in Black Ops 6.

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Apple TV launching scheme to watch its shows for free – but you have to be quick

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A 'genius' new marketing scheme from Apple TV is launching this weekend, and has been compared to a classic HBO strategy which has seen Apple dubbed the 'smartest' streamer around

Setting 1 easy goal makes you 'more likely' to stick to your weight loss plan in 2025

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Fitness experts have shared a simple 'trick' that could help you lose weight and stick to your workout routine in 2025

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Get £120 off Amazon's walking pad treadmill that transformed my work-from-home routine

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You can walk, jog and run on the discounted treadmill which has given me so much more than I expected

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New Android phone beats Samsung with impressive upgrades at a surprising UK price

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Samsung has another new Android rival to deal with

PS Plus Essential January 2025 games revealed – Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League goes free

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A new heap of games are coming to PS Plus Essential in January 2025, and PlayStation is getting the year started with an impressive collection of titles for players to keep for free.

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Doctor shares four ways you can check your liver health at home

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The are four simple ways for people to check how healthy their liver is without leaving their house

Martin Lewis MSE's £10 warning to anyone who uses Uber Eats

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The offer is only available on two festive days and can be used for takeaway or grocery delivery depending on what's available in your local area

Charlotte Tilbury fans save £38 on 'magic' anti-ageing skincare bundle

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Charlotte Tilbury has launched a number of great deals to help shoppers save money on makeup and skincare buys - so you can start the new year with a glow.

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You're a real-life genius if you can solve this mind-boggling sequence brainteaser

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Test your brainpower with this tricky sequence puzzle and see if you can figure out what comes next

Wednesday, Jan 1

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Exact date this month you can report missing Winter Fuel Payment to DWP

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Winter Fuel Payments used to be awarded to everyone over state pension age, but now you must also be in receipt of certain means-tested benefits

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Defrost your windscreen in minutes by pressing button inside every car

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Don't cause yourself undue stress by trying to prevent your windscreen from freezing over using cardboard and instead try something much more effective at deicing cars

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Total WhatsApp block will affect these phones today - is yours on the hit list?

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WhatsApp will stop working on a number of devices from today, January 1 with more call makers being targeted later this year as well.

Inside BBC The Traitors filming location and reason why it looks so familiar

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The Traitors is back for a third series on New Year's Day, but before you dive in, here's everything you need to know about the stunning filming location

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iPhone and Samsung Galaxy alert - 20 popular apps that may be killing your battery

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If your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy battery life is constantly running low, these 20 popular apps could be the culprits.

Best Amazon storage solutions for small spaces to organise your home in 2025

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From underbed storage to hanging shoe racks, Amazon has a variety of solutions to help you declutter

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People discover easy crisp packet hack to keep fresher for longer without clip

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With the New Year in full swing, why not learn a simple hack which might just blow your mind this 2025? This savvy trick can promise to keep your crisp packets fresher for longer

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New smartwatch app buzzes smokers when they light up to help them quit

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Scientists at Bristol University develop app using motion sensors on an Android smartwatch to deliver vibration alert with a text message when movements indicate cigarette use

Tuesday, Dec 31

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Inside AI-powered superyacht that can 'predict guests' every need'

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A ground-breaking 43m superyacht powered by AI, Solsea can predict guests' needs while maximizing eco-friendly practices, the superyacht has been unveiled by Rossinavi and blends luxury, tech, and sustainability

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Space Marine 2 update: 6 features set for the 2025 roadmap including leaked armour and new currency

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Focus Entertainment has shared its 2025 plans for Space Marine 2 as well as details about update 7.0 and more content for PvP players who may have been feeling left out.

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9 reasons you can cancel your TV Licence without a fine and get £170 payment

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But TV Licensing may pay a visit to your address to confirm the decision is correct