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Men told me why they really hate singles nights – and it was heartbreaking
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (954+ words) Men told me why they really hate singles nights " and it was heartbreaking'AOL.co.uk Occasionally, you write something that strikes a nerve. A recent one of mine about men not attending singles nights was one of them. Since the…...
Royal Mail calls for union agreement on reforms as it misses post targets
1+ week, 6+ day ago (572+ words) Royal Mail has insisted it needs to "urgently" roll out changes that will see second-class post scrapped on Saturdays as it revealed postal targets were missed once again. The group said 91.6% of second-class mail was delivered within three working days,…...
There's a creepy new phone scam draining bank accounts - how to block it immediately
3+ week, 6+ day ago (709+ words) Criminals are using artificial intelligence (AI) to clone people's voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone in a new "alarming" type of scam, authorities have warned. Scam calls are booming in the UK: the National Trading Standards…...
One year after his arrest, Pavel Durov says he'd 'rather die' than give third parties access to messages on Telegram
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (483+ words) Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he'd "rather die" than give third parties access to messages on Telegram. Durov was detained by French authorities last year and charged with six crimes related to illegal activity on his platform. In a social…...
Instagram’s new map feature is raising security concerns among users. What to know and how to manage location sharing.
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (752+ words) If you've noticed some new icons and options while doom scrolling on Instagram, you're not imagining things. The popular social media app owned by Meta rolled out some new updates on Aug. 6, including a location map and the ability to…...
QR code scams rise as 73% of Americans scan without checking
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (759+ words) By now, many of us have used QR codes as a way to quickly access menus, check into places, and make payments. But now, these convenient and contactless methods have become an easy target for cybercriminals. There has been a…...
This 1 Hidden iPhone Feature Could Instantly Make Your Online Data Safer — And It’s Easy To Activate
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (546+ words) It's called Advanced Data Protection, and it's a software option that was rolled out for iOS 16.2 in 2022 for U.S. users that you may not know about, because it's not a default setting, so you have to turn it on yourself. But…...
Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1161+ words) Editor's note:" If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Parents should avoid preteens' use of smartphones and social media, according to new…...
Look out for these cheating apps on your partner's phone
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (866+ words) Of course, not every hunch is reality, and having faith in your partner is a super healthy thing to hold on to. If the vibes do seem off, though, finding any of these cheating apps on your significant other's phone…...
This Is the Friendliest City in the U.S.—and It's a Coastal Paradise
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (220+ words) If you're the kind of person who loves to make new friends wherever you go, then we've got some excellent vacation recommendations for you. In April, Yuzu, Match Group's social and dating app centered on fostering friendships in the Asian-American…...