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Is your four-digit PIN on the list of most and least common?
Thousands of individuals fall victim to cyberattacks and hoaxes annually, so one might expect them to be more vigilant about their PINs and passwords. Nevertheless, Information is Beautiful's examination of compromised databases reveals that individuals continue to employ standard PINs to safeguard critical data. Remarkably, '1234' remains the prevailing PIN, comprising nearly 11 percent of the ones examined.
The eight red flag statements cripplingly insecure males say
Your partner is tremendously insecure if the relationship appears fraught with misfortune, and you feel held accountable for each disagreement. At this time, psychologists have identified eight red flags that may go unnoticed but are certain indicators that your companion lacks confidence in you and your relationship. These are indications of phrases that may cause you to question your judgment, such as "you're too sensitive" or "but" following an "I'm sorry" statement.
NOAA predicts 60% chance of Earth’s radiation storm this week
Although Earth has not yet fully recovered from the "severe" solar storms that occurred last week, scientists are already issuing warnings about an impending "perfect storm" of rare space weather. We have observed profound flares, which are electromagnetic radiation emissions, emanating from the sun. These flares comprise substantial amounts of charged particles, the quantity of which has escalated and velocity has risen as a result of the intense magnetic activity occurring on the surface of the star.
Bill Gates-linked hydrogen superyacht, world’s first, for sale
Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and a billionaire, has reportedly commissioned the first hydrogen gas fuel-cell superyacht, which is now formally available for purchase. Engineers specifically engineered Project 821, a 390–119-meter superyacht, to run on "green" hydrogen. The renewable electricity-powered process of water separating into oxygen and hydrogen generates this hydrogen.
Top scientists predict alien contact within next decade
It appears that as our understanding of the universe expands, the probability of encountering an intelligent extraterrestrial being diminishes. In recent years, however, a consensus has shifted among several preeminent scientists, who now believe it is feasible within the next decade.
Apple’s iPad sales puzzle gadget fans
Steve Jobs declared the iPad to be more convenient than a laptop and more potent than a smartphone when he first unveiled it in 2010. Nevertheless, over ten years have passed and the iPad still fails to fulfill this initial promise. iPad sales have decreased in tandem with the growth in size and power of smartphones, contributing a mere six percent to Apple's revenue for the current fiscal year.
Jerusalem wall ruins may confirm Bible’s authenticity
A scientific breakthrough has revealed the truth regarding an ancient Jerusalem site, disproving the judgment of experts and validating the account in the Bible.  Scholars had previously held the belief that a section of the wall situated in the city's original core was constructed during the tenure of Hezekiah, King of Judah, which spanned the seventh and eighth centuries BC.
TikTok renews deal, brings back Taylor Swift, Drake songs
TikTokers, the return of their favourite songs is finally here.  A new licensing agreement between TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) will reinstate the songs and artists of the record label on the social media platform. This includes compositions by The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, and Drake, among others.
Meta social media behemoth under EU misinformation probe
An investigation into disinformation has been initiated by the European Commission about the prominent social media platform Meta. Tuesday, the European Union (EU) declared its investigation into the Facebook and Instagram operator, stating that it suspects the U.S. company of violating the EU's regulations regarding online content. Brussels has intensified its anti-disinformation measures in anticipation of the June EU elections.
Instagram unavailable for 2 hours amid global outage
Instagram is back online after a global disruption that lasted for two hours.  The website DownDetector, which monitors online disruptions, received reports of problems at 2:00 pm ET, which were resolved by 4:00 pm ET. A disruption map indicated that users in the United States, the United Kingdom, certain regions of Europe, and Australia were encountering difficulties, among other places.
How an ancient water tunnel cools modern streets
Seville, located in southern Spain, experienced summertime temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) last year. The intensity of the heatwave merited a moniker: Heatwave Yago, the second event bearing the city's name in the past two years. Similar to numerous other cities in Europe and globally, Seville is currently grappling with temperatures that exceed its structural capacity. In London, England, railway tracks and airport tarmac were dissolved by extreme heat in the summer of 2022. Germans began contemplating midday siestas in July 2023 as a means to flee the oppressive heat.
Scientist discovers cause of ‘Pharaoh’s curse’ from King Tut’s tomb
The 'Pharaoh's curse,' which was postulated to have claimed the lives of over twenty individuals since the opening of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, has reportedly been deciphered by a physicist. Ross Fellowes concludes that the deaths may have had a biological cause, whereas an ancient Egyptian text threatens 'death by a disease that no doctor can diagnose' to anyone who disturbs royal mummified remains.