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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…

RUSSIAN Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new world record for the longest time spent in space. The 59-year-old has logged a total of 878 days and 12 hours – or nearly two-and-a-half-years – outside of Earth’s atmosphere. 1Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Anton Shkaplerov, both Expedition 30 flight engineers during a spacewalkCredit: Alamy Kononenko reached the milestone onboard the International Space Station on Sunday morning, while on his fifth mission to the orbital outpost. The previous record holder was cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, who spent 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes and 48 seconds in space over the course of five…

HEARTBURN – known as acid reflux – is an unpleasant burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up the throat. In most cases, this nasty symptom is exacerbated by eating fatty or spicy foods and can be managed with medicines, portion control and minimising stress. 1Heartburn can usually be treated with lifestyle changes but it’s a red flag if you also feel like food is getting stuck in your throat and lose weight without meaning toCredit: Getty – Contributor But health experts have warned that, in some cases, heartburn can be a symptom of something more serious.…

CHINA seems to be on its way to replacing human soldiers completely in modern warfare scenarios. The country has revealed shocking plans for advanced robot soldiers and high-tech drones to be sent to complex overseas missions within the next 10 years. 2China has announced plans for advanced drones and robot soldiers to replace human soldiers in complex missionsCredit: Alamy 2The drones would be capable of killing enemies across the frontlines and returning unharmedCredit: Getty The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) – the armed wing of Xi Jinping’s Chinese Communist Party – has been working closely with scientists to develop new-age…

IT’S pretty common to be smelly after a long day at work, a sweaty gym session or having to sprint to catch your bus. And let’s face it, no matter much deodorant or perfume we spritz on, we can hardly be expected to smell of roses 24/7. 2It’s normal to not smell too good from time to time, but four foul body odours might be cause for concernCredit: Getty 2From foul breath to smelly pee, Dr Jennifer Caudle listed four funny smells to get checked out by a doctorCredit: tiktok But catching a whiff of four ‘foul’ body odours should…