British people left divided as 'disgusting' Australian Mars chocolate lands on UK shelves
The latest chocolate treat to have arrived in the UK is the Mars Pods, described as bite-sized mouthfuls of crunchy wafer biscuit, caramel and a layer of milk chocolate.
Madeleine McCann detectives begin fresh search for the missing girl where she was last seen
A well-placed Portuguese source confirmed this week's operation was scheduled get underway tomorrow but said some preparation work may take place beforehand
Antiques Roadshow guest stunned into silence as he learns eye-watering value of watch bought for just £21
Sunday's instalment of the popular BBC show saw expert Ben Wright presented with a pair of Rolex watches.
Eating specific type of bread linked to deadly colon cancer, shock study finds
Over the last 30 years, young diagnoses of the disease have shot up by 80 per cent across the globe, research suggests.
Call police immediately if you see this wanted Harlow man with 'extensive' tattoos
He is wanted in connection with an investigation into a burglary and criminal damage
Microsoft's plain text editor gets fancy as Notepad gains formatting options
It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for them
Microsoft is updating Notepad again. The latest indignity for the veteran Windows text wrangler? Text formatting.…
Father who killed pregnant wife and hid body for over 20 years tried to 'literally get away with murder' by telling his son to dig her up
A father who killed his pregnant wife and hid her body for over 20 years tried to 'literally get away with murder' by telling his son to dig up her body, a judge said today.
The little-known Greek island that's just as beautiful as Santorini - but much more peaceful over the summer
A hotspot for tourists, Santorini has long been regarded as the perfect destination to soak up the sun and Greek culture. But there's a little-known island that's just as peaceful, in the southern Aegean Sea.
How Stack Overflow's Reputation System Led To Its Own Downfall
A new analysis argues that Stack Overflow's decline began years before AI tools delivered the "final blow" to the once-dominant programming forum. The site's monthly questions dropped from a peak of 200,000 to a steep collapse that began in earnest after ChatGPT's 2023 launch, but usage had been declining since 2014, according to data cited in the InfoWorld analysis.
The platform's remarkable reputation system initially elevated it above competitors by allowing users to earn points and badges for helpful contributions, but that same system eventually became its downfall, the piece argues. As Stack Overflow evolved into a self-governing platform where high-reputation users gained moderation powers, the community transformed from a welcoming space for developer interaction into what the author compares to a "Stanford Prison Experiment" where moderators systematically culled interactions they deemed irrelevant.
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NASA boss-to-be gets spaced as proposed budget cuts detailed
White House withdraws Isaacman pick amid potential $6B funding drop
More details are emerging about potential NASA budget cuts alongside the abrupt withdrawal of the nomination of Jared Isaacman as the agency's new administrator.…
Pregnant reality star is shot dead in front of her young daughter three years after finding fame in Love Island-type show
Teodora Marcu, 23, was shot four times while out walking with her young daughter and a cousin on the outskirts of Bucharest at around 7pm on Saturday night.
Over 50,000 people have booked flight to nowhere tickets worth hundreds
More than 50,000 people have paid for a flight to nowhere. But this unusual flight is taking off for a very good reason...
How pregnant Rihanna is coping with the devastating death of her dad
Rihanna , who is currently pregnant with her third child, is reportedly struggling with the abrupt and heart-wrenching loss of her father Ronald Fenty.
Terrifying moment infamous gangster is chased through his Spanish pub and shot dead by hitman as British gang warfare explodes on Costa Del Sol
Graphic footage broadcast on Spanish TV today shows the killer assassinating Scottish gangster Ross Monaghan, 43, after a pursuit through his bar.
Woman looks unrecognisable after 6st weight loss she managed in months by ditching one popular staple
Ellie Crabtree, 22, from Cumbria, fell into a trap of emotional eating while caring for her father, Geoff, 59, was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer in July 2022.
I found a Sainsbury's receipt from 1981 in a second-hand bag - people can't believe how much prices have changed
A Sainsbury's receipt dating back to 1981 was found inside a vintage bag bought by a charity shopper - and posted on Reddit.
Declan Rice and girlfriend Lauren Fryer attend Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen's wedding together
Declan Rice and his long-time partner Lauren Fryer were among the guests at Jarrod Bowen's wedding to Dani Dyer this weekend.
We ditched our small-town life in Wyoming to travel the world on a cruise... and the cost shocked us
Paul and Lynn Montoya, from Wyoming, decided it was time to leave their life behind on land for a couple years and embark on a cruise around the world.
Witham teenager jailed for more than 16 years for 'shocking' sexual offences
A Witham teenager has been jailed for more than 16 years for a "disturbing” chain of sexual offences.
NHS 'betrayal' of cancer patients denied wonder drug - as trial finds it dramatically boosts survival
Charities and campaigners said the new findings add to the 'betrayal' that they cannot get the life-extending drug on the NHS in England when it is available in Scotland.