It comes after a report traces links between a company, millions of bots and various celebrities.
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Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Children could get online grooming 'alerts' - NSPCC
Existing technology can be used to flag grooming behaviour to children and moderators, the NSPCC says.
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Coincheck promises 46bn yen refund after cryptocurrency theft
Tokyo-based digital currency exchange Coincheck says it will reimburse some 260,000 victims of theft.
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Google's pestering ads get 'mute' button
People will be able to hide ads that encourage them to buy products from sites they have previously visited.
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Apple's iPhone battery 'slowdown' to be optional
Customers will be able to switch off a feature that deliberately slows down some older handsets.
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ColorFab: 3D printer can change colour of objects
MIT is making a new kind of 3D printer that can change the colour of the objects you print.
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Five tips to keep your app data safe online
After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you?
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Trump pushes hardline immigration policies even as he urges unity
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump urged lawmakers on Tuesday to work toward bipartisan compromises, but pushed a hard line on immigration, insisting on a border wall and other concessions from Democrats as part of any deal to protect the children of illegal immigrants.
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Trump preaches cooperation, but can he follow through?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke of unifying the country and delivering for the American people -- and he has the opportunity to back up his words with action almost immediately.
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Trump orders Guantanamo detention center to stay open
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Tuesday to keep open the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay after his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, tried unsuccessfully to close the prison that has drawn international condemnation.
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Trump fixes gaze on Republicans during speech to U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in his speech to Congress on Tuesday that he wanted to extend an "open hand" to work with both parties on issues like immigration but he spent most of the address facing Republicans while seldom glancing at Democrats.
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Justice Department warned White House about releasing memo: Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior Justice Department officials on Monday warned White House Chief of Staff John Kelly about the dangers of publicly releasing a memo that alleges abuses by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing people briefed on the meeting.
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Hawaii civil defense employee mistook drill for actual missile attack
(Reuters) - The Hawaii civil defense employee who issued the false missile alarm that stirred panic across the state last month mistook an alert drill for an actual attack, confused by conflicting messages used in the simulation, investigators said on Tuesday.
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Texas inmate executed for murder of ex-girlfriend
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A Dallas man who was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in 1999 while he was out on parole was executed on Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a last-minute appeal, prison officials said.
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Governor seeks probe of Texas training site in gymnastics scandal
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott asked the state's top police agency on Tuesday to start an investigation into Karolyi Ranch, a training facility used by USA Gymnastics where young women athletes said they were sexually molested by the team's doctor.
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As U.S. immigration debate rages, 'Dreamers' await their fate
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As U.S. President Donald Trump and congressional leaders discuss the fate of some 700,000 immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children, the young people whose lives hang in the balance fret about their future.
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CIA director expects Russia will try to target U.S. mid-term elections
LONDON (Reuters) - CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Russia will target U.S. mid-term elections later this year as part of the Kremlin's attempt to influence domestic politics across the West, and warned the world had to do more to push back against Chinese meddling.
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State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'
The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".
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State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech
The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.
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I'm not a quitter, says Theresa May amid leadership questions
The PM issues a defiant response to critics, as she begins a trade mission to China.
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'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to flour
The B vitamin, which can prevent birth defects, will not harm the general public, a study says.
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Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds
The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.
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The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'
A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.
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Sydney seaplane crash: Sharp turn 'inexplicable', operator says
The aircraft was not on its usual path to Sydney when it crashed, killing six, the operator says.
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Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing
Lower demand in the UK and confusion over diesel policy are blamed by the industry trade body.
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'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance claims
Drinking excessive alcohol can invalidate travel insurance cover, but the burden of proof is on the insurer.
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Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show
A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.
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Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead
The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.
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Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children
Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site.
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The Papers: BBC pay 'backlash' and speeding 'crackdown'
The front pages report the reaction to the wage review and a police call to end "soft" treatment for speeding drivers.
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The make-up artist making designs with dead insects
Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks.
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Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'
A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.
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'Baby brain': Myth or reality?
"Four in five" women undergo changes in memory and concentration during pregnancy, new research suggests.
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RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration
Starlings take to the skies to create a spectacular aerial ballet before settling on roost.
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Why did this council leader just quit?
Claire Kober announced she wouldn't be standing in May's election.
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You're on the verge of losing everything - but you don’t understand why
A run of bad luck left one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system - and at risk of losing his home.
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Post-Brexit data sharing crucial, say ex-intelligence heads
Former intelligence chiefs say UK's security expertise should not be bargaining chip in talks with EU.
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'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'
Experts say there is a better way to get fit than counting your steps.
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Why Ben Whishaw has murder in mind
The James Bond and Paddington star "adores" his new role as the treacherous Marcus Brutus.
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Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?
As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?
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Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?
Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.
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Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes
After the revelations around Volkswagen human testing, just what are the methods and regulations?
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Why is there talk about threats to Theresa May's job?
A look at the challenges facing Theresa May if she wants to remain the UK's prime minister.
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Trump says he’s ‘100 percent’ behind releasing FISA surveillance memo
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Trump: 'I am keeping another promise' by signing order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open
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Trump invites Dems to help protect all US citizens 'because Americans are dreamers too'
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Trump invites Dems to help protect all US citizens 'because Americans are dreamers too'
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Trump says honoring veterans is ‘why we proudly stand for the national anthem’
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Clinton, moments before SOTU, explains why she didn't fire campaign adviser
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Clinton, moments before SOTU, explains why she didn't fire campaign adviser
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House Republicans Vote To Release Classified Memo They Wrote Attacking Russia Probe
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