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AI priest defrocked after taking confession and saying babies could be baptised in Gatorade

'Father Justin' told one user he was a real priest, saying: 'Yes, my friend. I am as real as the faith we share.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/30/ai-priest-defrocked-saying-babies-baptised-gatorade-20748044/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Vaccine plasters could spell the end for childhood jabs

'Watch this space.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/30/vaccine-plasters-replace-childhood-injections-gp-20744767/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Vaping could stunt brain growth in teenagers because of these toxic chemicals

Would you rather a collapsed lung or a smaller brain? https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/29/vaping-stunt-brain-growth-teenagers-toxic-chemicals-20736472/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Sun flashes green for a few seconds in incredibly rare optical illusion

The flash only lasts for two seconds. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/29/a-green-flash-sunset-can-spot-20737603/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Jurassic Park got another big thing wrong about dinosaurs

It's still the best dino-film ever. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/29/jurassic-park-got-another-big-thing-wrong-dinosaurs-20738040/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Doctor reveals the difference between what adults and children see when they die

Family and friends are important. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/29/doctor-reveals-difference-adults-children-see-die-20736510/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists find ‘exciting’ material which can absorb carbon faster than trees

'Planting trees is a very effective way to absorb carbon, but it's very slow.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/29/scientists-find-exciting-material-can-absorb-carbon-faster-trees-20732514/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Gay sex between animals evolved for a very important reason

More than 1,500 species hook up with the same sex. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/28/gay-sex-animals-evolved-a-important-reason-20725384/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The UK will develop hypersonic missiles to ‘catch up’ with China and Russia

There are three different types of hypersonic weapons: aero-ballistic, glide vehicles and cruise missiles. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/28/how-hypersonic-missiles-work-and-the-unique-threats-they-pose-16508504/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon Fire Stick users have found a genius trick to control their TVs

Happy days! https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/28/amazon-fire-stick-users-find-genius-remote-trick-control-tvs-2-20725362/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Living Nostradamus’ issues chilling prediction about three days of darkness in 2024

Athos Salome claims to have foreseen Musk’s acquisition of Twitter and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/27/self-styled-21st-century-nostradamus-predicts-tech-blackout-2024-20730170/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Skin cancer jab that doubles chance of survival is a ‘gamechanger’ for patients

Each jab is personalised. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/26/cancer-jab-doubles-chance-survival-a-gamechanger-patients-20721946/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Map shows where 1,000,000,000,000 randy insects will invade for first time in 200 years

They also have a zombie STI. Nice. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/12/map-shows-1-000-000-000-000-insects-will-invade-first-time-200-years-20634590/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Terrifying WhatsApp groups now available to children after app lowers age

Those as young as 13 can now use the app. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/12/parents-terrified-whatsapp-self-harm-groups-app-lowers-minimum-age-20634380/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why are millions of donkeys being slaughtered for China every year?

Most come from Africa. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/11/millions-donkeys-slaughtered-china-every-year-20631076/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New hope for migraine sufferers thanks to daily pill on the NHS

The condition is debilitating. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/11/new-hope-migraine-sufferers-thanks-daily-pill-nhs-20627177/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Sky Mobile goes down day after broadband services were hit

Thousands across the UK have reported outages with one of the country's leading mobile networks. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/11/sky-mobile-hundreds-users-complain-network-issues-20627246/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

California on alert as San Andreas fault hints at a quake

Measurements at a tiny town known as the 'earthquake capital of the world' are behaving a bit oddly. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/10/california-alert-san-andreas-fault-hints-a-quake-20623561/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

CBD products ‘a waste of money’ and could be dangerous, experts warn

CBD has soared in popularity. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/10/urgent-warning-cbd-products-used-treat-pain-20622433/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok to take on Instagram with new photo app

Did you receive the notification about TikTok Notes? https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/10/tiktok-take-instagram-new-app-photos-text-20620674/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Sky broadband is down with hundreds unable to connect to the internet

Sky told customers it would be conducting 'essential maintenance' between midnight and 6am - but people are still experiencing issues. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/10/sky-broadband-hundreds-customers-report-outage-20619942/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Thousands of years ago, man had a different best friend

Erm, excuse me? https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/10/thousands-years-ago-man-a-different-best-friend-20616619/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nobel-Prize winning ‘God particle’ physicist Peter Higgs dies aged 94

'His pioneering work has motivated thousands of scientists.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/nobel-prize-winning-god-particle-physicist-peter-higgs-dies-aged-94-20617323/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

These five abandoned islands frozen in time hide a dark past

From quarantine to bioweapons testing. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/five-abandoned-islands-frozen-time-hide-a-dark-past-20614355/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

There’s a very easy way to deal with rage, according to science

Just don't leave any evidence... https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/a-easy-way-deal-rage-according-science-20612570/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Once upon a time, the Moon literally turned itself inside out

When it's not eclipsing the Sun, the Moon is a bit of a mystery. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/08/moon-literally-turned-inside-20607983/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

An Italian volcano is behaving very strangely

Holy smoke. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/08/mesmerising-vortex-rings-erupt-mount-etna-20607365/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK to experience solar eclipse today but there’s fat chance of seeing it

It's a good day for umbraphiles. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/08/a-solar-eclipse-last-one-uk-20605724/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Conspiracy theorists think the eclipse is a cover story for a New World Order. Or just the end of the world

Happy eclipse day! https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/08/conspiracy-theorists-think-total-solar-eclipse-a-cover-story-20605966/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Experts reveal how to properly photograph the total solar eclipse

Safety first, enjoy second, picture third. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/08/photograph-solar-eclipse-experts-guide-20595799/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Electric dream? What it’s really like to drive 285 miles to The Lakes in a leccy car 

'Patience and planning' became our motto... but the scenery was well worth it. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/06/really-like-drive-285-miles-lakes-electric-car-20595866/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Man fighting for his life in ICU after catching monkey virus

Human infections are rare. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/05/man-fighting-life-icu-catching-deadly-monkey-virus-20593892/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Map reveals where King Arthur’s famous sword Excalibur could be hidden

Some legendary stuff here. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/05/map-reveals-king-arthurs-famous-sword-excalibur-hidden-20592982/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

People thought this was a hole in the ocean. The truth is even more sinister

Nature can be very weird. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/05/people-thought-this-a-hole-sea-truth-sinister-20592301/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Here’s how personality could affect your running style

Are you a springy runner or long and flat? https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/05/personality-affect-running-style-20593162/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Disney+ plans Netflix-style password sharing crackdown

Bad news for subscription sharers. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/05/disney-plus-plans-netflix-style-password-sharing-crackdown-20592113/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Don’t blame your personality if your inbox is out of control

Are your Inbox Zero or 50,000+? https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/04/inbox-zero-50-000-unread-emails-say-20586444/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Historic moment as world’s first pig kidney transplant patient leaves hospital

It's a major step for those in need. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/04/worlds-first-pig-kidney-transplant-patient-leaves-hospital-20585320/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

We were losing £26,000 to shoplifters each year. Now we have a secret weapon to stop thieves

Stealing isn’t the only issue – there’s a risk of violence, too. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/04/losing-26-000-shoplifters-year-a-secret-weapon-changed-20566457/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bad luck if you own this popular iPhone model – it’s now ‘obsolete’

Another iPhone down. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/03/bad-luck-this-popular-iphone-model-now-obsolete-20580760/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Huge Taiwan earthquake will make phones, laptops and TVs more expensive

The earthquake has caused devastation. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/03/taiwan-earthquake-will-make-phones-laptops-tvs-expensive-20579419/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mysterious fireballs streak across southern California sky

Not a bird, not a plane. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/03/mysterious-fireballs-seen-streaking-across-southern-california-sky-20577818/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Women with a lower heart rate could be more likely to commit crimes

Blood pressure is also a factor. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/02/women-a-lower-heart-rate-likely-commit-crimes-20572949/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Warning as monkeypox cases on the rise again

There is a vaccine available. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/02/warning-monkeypox-cases-rise-20571337/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bird flu patient marks concerning first in virus spread

It is a never-before-seen transmission. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/02/bird-flu-patient-marks-concerning-first-virus-spread-20571366/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Emo – the robot can smile back at you

It's not creepy at all. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/01/emo-robot-can-smile-quicker-20566246/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientist jailed for gene-editing babies is working back in a lab

He was arrested in 2018. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/01/scientists-jailed-gene-editing-babies-working-back-a-lab-20567904/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Emo – the robot can smile back at you

It's not creepy at all. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/01/emo-robot-can-smile-quicker-20566246/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger