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A MAN in the US has died from the plague for the first time in years, sparking concern the Black Death could make a resurgence.The unnamed patient from New Mexico was hospitalised from the disease before dying, local health officials said in a statement last week.2A US man has become the first to die of the plague in the US this year afterCredit: Getty2Despite its lethal reputation, the plague is not uncommon in the USCredit: Getty – Contributor”This tragic incident serves as a clear reminder of the threat posed by this ancient disease,” Dr Erin Phipps, New Mexico’s public state public health…

HIDDEN away in the frosty Kazakhstan planes lies the nuclear hell on earth – a wasteland pockmarked with craters, abandoned bunkers and even an “atomic lake”.Kurchatov is the most nuked placed on the planet, where more than 400 nuclear bombs were detonated but kept completely secret as it was erased from maps for decades.10An abandoned KGB building in the areaCredit: YouTube10The bomber base in the areaCredit: YouTube10The area even has an atomic lakeCredit: YouTubeNamed after prominent scientist Igor Kurchatov, who was in charge of the Soviet Atomic project, the town is where the Soviets would play Oppenheimer during the arms…

SKY customers are just realising that their accounts are loaded with some free surprises.The broadcasting giant offers a number of special perks each month as part of their Sky VIP programme.1Check your account nowAll customers need to do is open the Sky app and tap on the VIP section.Here are three you may be missing out on.FREE CINEMA TICKETSIf you have Sky Cinema, you are entitled to two free cinema tickets every month.These can be used at Vue cinemas across the UK from Sunday to Thursday.For those who don’t have Sky Cinema all is not lost.Sky also offers preview tickets…

EIGHT in 10 Brits with regular pain issues are struggling with day-to-day living, according to research.A study of 2,000 adults found physical ailments mean 40 per cent of sufferers can’t remember the last full night’s sleep they had.1Eight in 10 Brits with regular pain issues are struggling with day-to-day livingCredit: SWNSThe same proportion can’t comfortably exercise, and 30 per cent struggle with household chores, while 27 per cent have trouble getting up and down stairs.Even getting dressed proves to be a near impossible task for 15 per cent, while 19 per cent can’t tackle DIY jobs.However, 37 per cent of…

THIS picture puzzle has left illusion fanatics scratching their heads in pursuit of the answer.Everyone can count the books, but there’s something wrong with one, and if you can spot the problem in just five seconds you may have a genius IQ.8Can you spot something wrong with this book?Credit: www.jagranjoshThe picture shows some colourful books and a vase of flowers next to a lit cigarette. But, there’s something strange about one of the books and it’s your job to find what it is.Need a clue?The answer is to do with the title.This task is especially difficult as there are many…

ANDROID owners have been warned that an invisible bank thief could be hiding in plain sight on their phones. A banking trojan malware, known as PixPirate, has been discovered on phones without an app icon – making it impossible to detect by the untrained eye until victims see their cash is gone.1The malware can steal bank details and two-factor authentication codes to make unauthorised money transfersCredit: GettyCyber experts at Cleafy TIR first documented the threat last month, where they found it had been targeting Latin American banks.Typically, smartphone owners can spot if they have installed a malicious app because an…

A HOSPICE nurse revealed a ‘beautiful’ sign that shows someone is nearing the end of the life. The subtle sign could indicate that a person has just a few weeks left, nurse Julie McFadden, 41, shared. 2Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden said people nearing the end of their life often show telltale signs that can tip their loved ones offCredit: YouTube2Julie aims to combat stigma and fear around death and dying, sharing insights into her work as a hospice nurseCredit: YouTubeThe Los Angeles-based registered nurse specialises in end of life care and shares insights from her work with the aim of…

A BILLIONAIRE has revived hopes for Titanic II with plans for a £500 million replica of the sunken ship.The new version is set to have the same interiors and cabin layout as the original vessel and come complete with a ballroom, swimming pool and Turkish baths.10Plans have been revived to design a £500m replica of the TitanicCredit: Facebook/BlueStarLine10The Titanic II will have the same interiors and cabin layout as the original vesselCredit: Facebook/BlueStarLine10There will even be a communal dining room with long tables to replicate the experience from 1912Credit: Facebook/BlueStarLineThe project will be spearheaded by Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer,…

WHEN looking at the G in the Google logo you may think it’s perfectly symmetrical to be pleasing to the eye.The tech giant has billions of users but not everyone takes a closer look at the logo to spot a hidden error.1It’s hard to spot that the G in the Google logo isn’t actually perfectCredit: RedditIt’s not technically an error as the G has been slightly adapted to be imperfect. This helps it look perfect to the average human eye.The G in Google’s logo is not actually a perfect circle.It’s imperfect due to a design technique called “overshooting”, according to Medium.It’s a…

A HEARTBROKEN mum has told how she had to watch her twin baby boys battle the same deadly disease only for one of them to pass away.Nicole Duhaney’s twin sons Emre and Elijah were both diagnosed with leukaemia when they were just four months old. 11Nicole Duhaney gave birth to twin boys Elijah and Emre in 2018Credit: Nicole Duhaney11They were diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia when they were just four months oldCredit: Nicole Duhaney11Little Elijah, right, passed away from the disease when he was just 10 months oldCredit: Nicole DuhaneyTragically, little Elijah lost his battle with the disease aged 10…