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Anker’s power bank recall is now backed by the government
Nearly half a million Anker power banks are being recalled by the company, after an investigation by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found over thirty reports of fire and explosion incidents associated with the devices. The recall involves Anker Power Banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and...

Gaza City exodus swells as gunmen raid aid trucks with baby formula

Dark Smoke Billows After Horrific Collision Between Flying Cars

12 Mistakes To Avoid When Ordering Food In An English Pub

This 2-in-1 Lenovo laptop with Core 5 CPU and 16GB RAM is just $410
Hot dang, have I got a solid deal for you if you want a value laptop. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 combines plenty of power and a convertible touchscreen for a great mix of parts, and today you can grab a refurbished model off eBay for just $410. When PCWorld reviewed...

‘Total madness’: Mum gets $85 parking ticket after going through McDonald’s drive-through
Two other motorists received parking tickets after visiting the same drive-through more than once in a day.

The internet has outrun the courts - and no one has an answer
“The Internet enables the democratisation of information... that may have been the subject of whispers and gossip,” says David Harvey.

‘Leave him for good,’ she wrote. He murdered her before she could escape
Tracey* had plans to escape her violent ex-partner after he strangled her in her home. But two months later she was found beaten to death on the floor of his cabin.

‘Disgraceful and defamatory’: Legal threat over ‘brutal’ letter slamming honours bid
A letter opposing two prominent RSA figures from receiving honours has sparked a fiery backlash - and a defamation threat.

Portrait fetches £508,000 to break artist's record
The painting of Huntingdonshire MP Coulson Fellowes goes for more than 20 times its estimate.

Microsoft slyly claims 93% of Windows Arm time is on native apps
Windows machines running on Arm are here! Actually, they’ve been here for years. But don’t call it a comeback, because those laptops based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors—which Microsoft pushed so, so hard last year—aren’t selling so great. But according to Microsoft, those worries about app compatibility are pretty much over. That’s...

Leviton Decora Smart Motion Sensing Dimmer review: Get your move on
TechHive Editors Choice At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Connects directly to Wi-Fi, no bridge or smart home hub required Impressive motion sensor catches everything Incredible collection of user options Great 3-way support, including a wireless option Cons Requires a neutral wire Motion sensitivity is nearly blind at lower levels More expensive than the competition Our Verdict Leviton’s updated motion-sensing...

One hellscape to another: Gazans tell of dire conditions in Israeli-declared humanitarian zone

IDF kills Hamas intel. official in Bureij Battalion

Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea as TikTok deal approved
The president plans to meet Xi at a global summit in South Korea next month and will travel to China next year.

The big questions facing the under-fire All Blacks ahead of Bledisloe Cup
Five pressing questions answered ahead of the two crunch Bledisloe Cup tests against the Wallabies.

‘I’ve never seen anything like it’ - Rare toy collection tipped to sell for six figures
An Invercargill man collected around 5000 diecast vehicles. The auctioneer is hoping for a “six-figure” sale.

Last-ditch effort fails to halt crematorium in village centre
Health Ministry signs off on controversial development in Havelock North.

‘She knew it was wrong’: Expert changes opinion in second week of suitcase trial
Hakyung Lee’s insanity defence was the focus of the last few days of evidence.

Liquidation, legal threats, and a ‘vendetta’: The fallout from reno companies’ collapse
Two businessmen accused of ripping off customers and not paying staff say they’re the victims of a vendetta that has brought their companies to their knees.

Steam will officially drop support for 32-bit Windows after this year
Valve recently announced that Steam will stop supporting 32-bit versions of Windows as of January 1st, 2026. Right now, Windows 10 32-bit is the only 32-bit version of Windows that officially works with Steam—and according to the company’s own hardware survey, it’s used by less than 0.01 percent of Steam gamers. Meanwhile,...