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THE world’s oldest cruise ship has survived pirate siege but was scrapped after 75 years in service. MV Astoria with an incredible and rich history put its glory days behind as it was set to sail on its last voyage. 3MV Astoria departing Portsmouth England UKCredit: Getty 3The cruise ship Astoria ship has been laid up in Tilbury Docks since spring 2020 following the pandemic that caused Astoria’s operators CMV to be sent into bankruptsyCredit: Rex From transporting German Communist Party to serving as barracks for asylum seekers, this magnificent floating palace had seen several owners change throughout the decades.…

A CYBERSECURITY expert has revealed how hackers could target the AI brain chip that Elon Musk’s Neuralink firm just inserted into a human. Musk has big plans for the chips to be positive life-changing gadgets but computer security expert Roger Grimes warned the device could be deadly. 3Elon Musk’s Neuralink AI brain chip was recently inserted into a humanCredit: AFP 3Cybersecurity experts have expressed concern that Musk’s chip could be hackedCredit: AFP “History has shown that most, if not all, past implantable medical devices and chips are hackable. “Why would this one be any different?” Grimes told The U.S. Sun.…

MEN and women go through “couplepause” together as symptoms strike both at the same time, experts say. Hormone changes spark the menopause for women in their 40s and 50s. 2Dr Emmanuele Jannini of the Tor Vergata University of Rome explained how changes in middle-age can affect the sexual health of both members of a coupleCredit: Getty And many men in middle or old age experience a drop in testosterone that some experts call the “andropause”. Both can lead to problems in bed, low mood, tiredness, insomnia and weight gain. Scientists now claim symptoms of “the change” can pass from one…

A BRIT tourist was found dead in the sea on a popular holiday island on Boxing Day, an inquest heard today. Steven Burns, 44, is thought to have drowned in Bali, Indonesia. 1An inquest heard that Brit tourist Steven Burns was found dead on Bali on Boxing DayCredit: Facebook But North West Wales coroner Kate Robertson said: “Further evidence is awaited from overseas in terms of the circumstances.” She adjourned the inquest to a date to be fixed. The tragedy happened at the island’s Kuta beach, which is a magnet for holidaymakers. A funeral for Steven was held last week…

AN Amazon Fire TV Stick user has revealed a trick that could see you get more out of the device. The tip was posted to a popular Reddit forum called r/firetvstick. 1Plugging your Fire Stick directly into the TV isn’t always the best ideaCredit: Alamy It was posted in response to a Fire TV Stick user asking for best practice advice. “Just got a stick and would like to ensure that I handle it properly. “Any best practices, tips, and tricks to ensure that the stick continues to behave the way it should be? “Like should I switch it off…

I AM often asked if it is worth bothering a GP about an issue. My answer is almost always yes. 4Dr Zoe advises a reader who has a ‘tight feeling’ in their tummy to seek medical helpCredit: Olivia West Don’t let a wait for an appointment put you off, it is better to be seen later than not at all. You may be asked to describe your problem on the phone. This allows your issue to be dealt with by the best person (who may not be the GP) and for them to give you the most appropriate slot. Receptionists…

THE dreams of Soviet engineers for a turbo train had died down but the vision of the future sat rotting in the yard of the factory for years to come. Engineers once imagined we could be commuting in the morning on jet-powered trains like the SVL, with its elegant, rounded looks and two massive engines fastened to the roof. 6The rusting remains of an abandoned Soviet Union jet train, the SVLCredit: TIHOMIROV.SU 6The SVL was once capable of travelling at 160mph, and was expected to exceed 220mphCredit: Getty 6After five years of testing, the project was wrapped up and the…

AMAZON Fire Stick users have realised what the blinking lights on their remote really mean. There are a number of colours and flashing speeds – and some are more serious than others. 1Know what the flashing lights mean so you can solve any issues instantlyCredit: Alamy So it’s important to know exactly what they mean so you can solve whatever your Amazon Fire Stick is attempting to alert you about. Why is my Fire TV remote slowly blinking red? If you’ve noticed that your Amazon Fire Stick remote is flashing red slowly, it means you’ve got low battery. The remote…

SCIENTISTS have narrowed down the next pandemic threat to just 70 virus families in an ‘enormous’ step in the hunt for Disease X. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has previously warned the hypothetical pathogen could kill 20 times more people than the Covid pandemic did. 3Scientists have narrowed down the next pandemic threat to just 70 virus familiesCredit: Getty 3The WHO’s nine priority diseases that pose the biggest risk to public health (plus Disease X) Scottish boffins found that a human virus – one that spreads between humans easily – is the bug most likely to be Disease X. Examples of infections that…

THIS is the horror moment a plane with 179 passengers veered off the soaking runway and headed straight towards the terminal. The Airbus A320, owned by Lithuanian airline Avion Express, made the daring touch-down at Vilnius airport after returning from Italy on Saturday. 3Momement the passenger plane skidded off the runwayCredit: Twitter 3The aircraft drifted through an explosion of mud and waterCredit: Twitter 3The pilot of the aircraft was able to taxi it back to the runway and head towards a safe zoneCredit: Twitter Dramatic footage shows the passenger aircraft briefly skidding off the icy tarmac and going onto grass…