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SPOTIFY Wrapped is finally here to share all your juicy music insights – but if you’re having trouble seeing it there is a trick to help.A top secret code can unlock yours immediately just by typing it into the app.1Code unlocks yours instantlyCredit: SpotifyFans had feared the beloved feature was delayed this year as it landed in November for the past two years.This year, it includes some huge additions such as a podcast fronted by two AI hosts that discuss your musical tastes.As the feature rolls out, not everyone receives it immediately.But last year, a keen user revealed a code…

MORE than 70 people – of which almost half are children – have died of a mystery flu-like disease in Congo, the country’s health minister has said.Those infected suffered from breathing problems, suggesting the disease is caused by a respiratory bug.2Congo’s health minister Roger Kamba confirmed the number of cases at a press conference todayCredit: AP2The DRC recently had an outbreak of an ultra-deadly strain of mpoxCredit: ReutersThe deaths were all recorded within just two weeks, between November 10 and 25 in the Kwango province, situated in the Southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Health Minister Roger Kamba confirmed…

USING hidden Netflix codes can help you find the best Christmas movies in an instant.All of the streaming services have packed out their libraries with festive goodness.2You can use Netflix codes to unlock specific genresCredit: Netflix / The SunBut it can be an absolute nightmare to track down exactly what you’re looking for.You’ve probably seen how Netflix uses different categories that appear on your homepage – showing you very specific genres.Well each of these genres has a code associated with it.The problem is that all of these special Christmas genres won’t show up in your Netflix feed all at once.But…

A HAIR-LOSS drug could cause babies to develop ‘werewolf syndrome’ with thick hair covering their faces and bodies, health chiefs have warned. Since 2023 almost a dozen cases of the bizarre syndrome have been reported in Europe.3’Werewolf syndrome’, or hypertrichosis, causes long, fine hair to sprout from the face, arms, and other parts of the bodyCredit: ViralPress3A baby’s hair growth was linked to his dad using minoxidil, the hair loss treatmentBoffins now say the unusual hair growth in newborns is likely linked to minoxidil, a popular over-the-counter hair-loss treatment.’Werewolf syndrome’, or hypertrichosis, causes long, fine hair to sprout from the…

A STUNNING deep-sea home could be the first step in “making humans aquatic”.Ocean tech company Deep is hoping to make “a permanent human presence under the oceans” possible as soon as 2027.12A British company is working on an underwater habitatCredit: Deep12Deep says people could live for up to 28 days at a time down thereCredit: Deep12The Sentinel habitat would offer cutting-edge research facilitiesCredit: DeepThe first step is an underwater habitat called Sentinel, which is designed to house people at depths of 650ft for up to 28 days at a time.Its creators say this will let people reach the lower limit…

THE UK Government has struck a deal to buy up more than five million bird flu vaccines amid fears the H5N1 virus could spark the next global pandemic.The highly pathogenic bug, which has been prevalent in birds across the world over the last few years, has begun spreading in mammals including cows.2The UK is stockpiling bird flu vaccines for humansCredit: PA2The virus’s rapid spread could create more opportunities for it to changeScientists fear the bug, which has so far infected 904 people across the world since 2003, could mutate to spread from human to human, triggering another pandemic.In a bid…

YOUR iPhone can send texts even if you have no mobile signal – and it doesn’t need to be an emergency either.Apple recently upgraded the iPhone with a clever update that lets you send text messages that don’t need Wi-Fi or signal.4You can even test out the satellite texting feature before you ever need itCredit: AppleIt was part of the iOS 18 update that rolled out earlier this year.The feature uses satellites passing overhead to relay your messages – even if you’re in the middle of nowhere.If that sounds familiar, it’s because Apple has offered a similar trick called Emergency…

IT’S normal to feel embarrassed or apprehensive about discussing sexual dysfunction.But a new study has revealed one in five men would rather end their relationship than talk about issues like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation or loss of libido. 2One in five men would rather end their relationship than talk about issues with sexual dysfunctionCredit: Getty2Younger men, aged 25 to 34 are the most likely to end a relationship than speak to their partnerCredit: GettyThe study, which involved 8,000 adults found one in four men have experienced these issues.Not only has this affected relationships, with 21 per cent choosing to break…

A SKY employee has revealed a seriously handy TV remote trick that’ll save you plenty of time.It’s easy to miss unless you know it’s there – and it fixes a very common telly conundrum.2There are plenty of TV remote shortcuts if you’ve got a Sky Q remoteCredit: SkyWhen you go to a new channel, you might have a sudden feeling of regret.Maybe the new show is rubbish and what you were watching just before was way better.Rather than manually navigating all the way back to the previous channel, there’s a TV remote shortcut you can use instead.This’ll take you right…

THERE’S nothing that ruins the enjoyment of a day out more than panicking over where the nearest loo is!But as we get older, as many as one in three women find they need to pee more than they use to – and many experience embarrassing leaks.6Your bladder is like a balloon. It fills up with the liquid left after your kidneys filter the waste from your bloodCredit: Getty6Tips to help train your bladder, including not squatting over the toiletThe good news is that having an impatient bladder isn’t something you have to learn to live with.There are plenty of ways…