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Emma Saletta - US Audience Reporter

Emma Saletta joined MailOnline as a US audience reporter in October 2023 with years of experience as a freelance writer. Since then, she has covered events, entertainment, and social media stories focused on trending topics on social media.

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My boyfriend gave me a 'crappy' Christmas present of a cheap small wine bottle and said he also had a gift for me 'in his pants' - so I broke up with him and blocked him

28/12/23 04:19

A woman who had a not-so-good Christmas is asking Reddit users if she's in the wrong for breaking up with her boyfriend over a crappy gift he gave her. The 28-year-old woman broke up with her 38-year-old boyfriend after exchanging presents on Christmas day. Her now-ex-boyfriend and his 16-year-old daughter received gifts they both loved from the woman, who, in return, received a small bottle of wine and the remainder of the gift being 'in his pants.' The woman wrote: 'I asked him to leave and thanked him for giving me the worst Christmas and took back my present.'...read

Horrifying moment teenage boy covers himself in gasoline and sets himself on FIRE before doing a backflip into river
27/12/23 10:28
A young boy who lit himself on fire in front of several other kids appeared to survive after backflipping into water.
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Dramatic moment NYPD cops rescue three people in their 90s from burning apartment by carrying them down six flights of stairs
27/12/23 08:59
Four NYPD officers came to the rescue by saving three elderly residents from a fire in New York.
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Applebee's in Times Square is offering a New Years Eve ball drop viewing package at a whopping $799 PER SEAT
27/12/23 05:50
Anyone looking to party at Applebee's in Times Square on New Year's Eve should expect a table with a hefty price tag.
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Two of Netflix's top five shows yesterday were literally just hour-long videos of fireplaces - and BOTH beat The Crown
27/12/23 03:58
Fireplace for Your Home: Birchwood Edition and Fireplace for Your Home: Classic Edition came in at number two and number four on Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows in the US on the day after Christmas.
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Lost beagle named Blue found 'shivering, shaking and crying' in NYC subway by MTA worker is reunited with his family
22/12/23 10:05
A beagle lost in a New York City subway station has gone home for the holidays.
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Captivating visuals by world-renowned photographers: A fundraiser for an African elephant sanctuary, empowering indigenous communities to reunite herds
22/12/23 08:09
People say pictures are worth a thousand words and these animals are proving just that in these breathtaking photos.
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UPS delivery driver uses a BOAT to get packages to families before the holidays after fierce winter storm caused severe flooding in Maine
22/12/23 02:41
A UPS driver was committed to delivering packages in Maine despite the widespread flooding throughout the state.
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Backcountry skier captures rare video of wolverine tearing across the snow in Wyoming at 'impossible' speed: Creature is only one of 15 in the wild, says wildlife supervisor
21/12/23 10:09
A backcountry skier was excited to spot a Wyoming wolverine near the Montana state line.
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Southwest flight bound for Tampa is forced to turn around in mid-air to New Orleans after plane strikes a bird during takeoff causing smoke trail
21/12/23 05:54
A Southwest Airlines flight made an immediate turnaround mid-air after it struck a bird.
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Family purchases $10,000 worth of gift cards for trip to Disney World only to realize they're all Disney+ vouchers with just days left before their trip
20/12/23 03:38
A social worker who went viral while getting ready to go to Walt Disney World revealed her parents accidentally purchased vouchers for Disney+ instead of the theme park.
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Nicki Minaj brings Kai Cenat out on stage after their epic dance battle as she praises fans for helping break his streaming record during her appearance
15/12/23 10:02
Nicki Minaj and Kai Cenat have danced together again and taken their livestream fun and games to a whole new level.
Twitch to allow 'artistic nudity' after streamer Morgpie's topless broadcast went viral resulting in her ban as 'exposed body parts' are now permitted with 'labeling'
15/12/23 06:50
Twitch has changed their sexual content guidelines thanks to streamer and OnlyFans model Morgpie and her topless video.
Tekashi69's ex-girlfriend Yailin La Mas Viral arrested after she 'smacked him with 2X4 several times and smashed Bentley's windshield' before being taken away in handcuffs
15/12/23 06:23
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine shared several videos on his Instagram last night of him and Yailin La Mas Viral that show her attacking him with a 2x4 and being arrested by a police officer last night.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine shares distressing videos of ex-girlfriend Yailin La Mas Viral threatening him with a knife and attacking the rapper with a blunt object
15/12/23 04:05
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine shared several videos on his Instagram last night of him and Yailin La Mas Viral that seemingly depict incidents of alleged violence.
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Viral food critic Keith Lee complains that New Yorkers bullied him online after he tried to review local food - 'The Keith Lee Effect doesn't work HERE!'
14/12/23 10:11
The well-known Keith Lee Effect was not so effective in New York after the popular food critic tried a sandwich at a deli in Queens on December 7.
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Nicki Minaj and Kai Cenat have epic dance battle and hilariously roast each others' skills as fans declare it to be 'the best stream ever'
14/12/23 06:43
Nicki Minaj initiated a crazy dance battle with YouTuber Kai Cenat, but not before dissing him in front of 279,000 fans.
Tourist chased away by furious Times Square characters for exposing 'biggest scam' in New York City
14/12/23 04:45
A UK tourist looking to take awesome selfies ended up exposing one of the biggest scams in New York City .
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Plane crash survivors share chilling cannibal accounts in Netflix film
13/12/23 11:33
The Andes flight disaster changed the lives of 45 people on October 13, 1972.
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Plane crash survivors share chilling first-hand accounts of how they turned into CANNIBALS in new Netflix film 'Society of the Snow', calling dead friends 'organ donors' who saved them with their flesh
12/12/23 10:33
The Andes flight disaster changed the lives of 45 people on October 13, 1972.
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Frank Sinatra's 7.5 acre compound with THREE homes, two saunas and a helipad goes on sale for $4 million
12/12/23 09:51
The former home of the legendary artist behind the hit song New York, New York is up for sale in Mountain Center, California.
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Georgia teen throws epic tantrum after she's gifted a Tesla for 16th birthday instead of the pink Mercedes-Benz she requested
12/12/23 06:02
A 16-year-old is being slammed on social media over a re-surfaced clip shared to X that showed her ungrateful reaction to a pricey birthday gift.
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Revealed: All of the new titles coming to Netflix in 2024
12/12/23 04:09
Netflix is celebrating the new year with a wide variety of hit movies and television shows for audiences who love action, drama, and comedy.
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Here are all the new titles coming to Netflix in 2024
12/12/23 03:52
Netflix is celebrating the new year with a wide variety of hit movies and television shows for audiences who love action, drama, and comedy.
Foodies can get 12 Krispy Kreme donuts for just $1 this week by using specific promo code for orders
11/12/23 10:33
Krispy Kreme is spreading a lot of holiday cheer with its delicious original glazed donuts. The chain is offering customers a dozen original glazed donuts for just $1.
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Is wasabi really the secret memory booster it's made out to be? Researchers weigh in whether the condiment has an effect on learning, storing and retrieving information
11/12/23 10:17
Sushi lovers who appreciate adding a little bit of wasabi to their meals might be making their a little sharper in the process.
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Pyrenean Mountain Dog goes viral after faking ill health
11/12/23 08:07
A Pyrenean Mountain Dog has gone viral after faking her ill health on a TikTok video that's reached more than 14 million views.
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Adorable moment a dog pretends to die of dehydration next to an empty water bowl with her tongue out as pet owners relate to the 'drama queen' behavior
11/12/23 07:34
A Pyrenean Mountain Dog has gone viral after faking her ill health on a TikTok video that's reached more than 14 million views.
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My husband's Elf prank nearly burned down our house and melted its face completely off - now I'm warning other parents
11/12/23 03:58
One elf did not turn out to be a good spy surveilling household members looking to get a sneak peek at their Christmas presents thanks to a chandelier.
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Now that's the Christmas spirit! From decked out storefronts in snow-covered Massachusetts to sunny cheer in California - these are America's top festive cheer towns
10/12/23 11:55
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in many states throughout the US, including Massachusetts, California, and Washington.
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Wellness expert reveals the ultimate hack to cure a sore throat
09/12/23 08:00
A woman shared the ultimate hack to cure a sore throat on TikTok is cloves - flower buds from an evergreen tree.
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Move over, Christmas ham: IKEA debuts GIANT 'turkey-sized' meatball for the holidays
08/12/23 06:26
Meatball lovers in the UK will be full of holiday cheer thanks to IKEA's supersized product just before Christmas .
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Mom sparks fiery debate after giving her son a HOUSE to improve his 750 credit score without telling her daughter whose credit is better
08/12/23 04:47
A mom of two is asking Reddit users if she's an a****** for giving a house to her son and not her daughter.
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A Taco Bell fan favorite is making a return to menus…but only for the Holidays
07/12/23 10:08
Taco Bell is bringing back a delicious food item just in time for the holiday season for a limited time.
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Why you might want to think twice about hiding Christmas presents this year - as new study reveals more than a quarter may never be found!
07/12/23 10:05
The holiday season has arrived, meaning it's time to decorate and think about what presents to purchase and hide from loved ones.
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'I've been spelling my own name wrong my entire life!' Moment man discovers family secret at his grandfather's funeral
07/12/23 06:04
A man who attended his grandfather's funeral received the surprise of a lifetime after he unintentionally learned a 50-year-old family secret.
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Chick-fil-A fans left devastated after menu item is discontinued
07/12/23 04:35
Foodies on X (formerly Twitter ) are angry and devastated at Chick-fil-A after the fast-food chain removed its popular 'seasonal spin' of an original chicken sandwich off its menu.
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Chick-fil-A fans are left devastated after popular menu item is discontinued - and plead with fast food giant to bring it back!
07/12/23 03:47
Foodies on X (formerly Twitter ) are angry and devastated at Chick-fil-A after the fast-food chain removed its popular 'seasonal spin' of an original chicken sandwich off its menu.
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I'm a Black American and my wife is Japanese - raising our kids in Japan is far better than the US
06/12/23 11:04
A Black American father has explained why he is glad he is raising his family in Japan rather than the US - and how different the reality of parenting there was from his expectations.
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New study shows that Wasabi could give your memory a significant boost
06/12/23 07:59
A new study from Tohoku University in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, has indicated that an unlikely spicy green sushi topping could improve your short and long-term memory.
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Good news for sushi lovers! New study shows ingredient found in many of your favorite Japanese dishes could provide 'significant' memory boost
06/12/23 07:13
A new study from Tohoku University in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan , has indicated that an unlikely spicy green sushi topping could improve your short and long-term memory.
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Iowa grandma Helen Ernst, 96, goes viral for dirty jingle about Carnation milk with more than 17MILLION people viewing a video of Helen's tune
06/12/23 03:49
A 96-year-old woman went viral after she told her daughter about an old street slogan for Carnation milk that wasn't the best phrase for television, but social media loved it.
The Voice fans predict top 3 singers in finale - and are convinced they know who will win
05/12/23 10:33
Fans of The Voice on social media have picked out their three favorite artists out of all the musicians selected by the four coaches of Season 24.
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Obsessive OnlyFans member who would 'empty his bank account' to be with rapper Rubi Rose gets tattoo of her face after spending at least $60,000 on her in a MONTH
05/12/23 10:27
An OnlyFans member hoping that Rubi Rose will be his queen proved his love and devotion for the entertainer in the most permanent way possible.
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Taylor Swift seemingly reveals sweet nickname for Travis Kelce - a week after the NFL player called his popstar girlfriend 'Tay' in New Heights podcast
05/12/23 04:39
The love story between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has shown no signs of slowing down now that the pair are on a nickname basis.
'Evil Stepmother' splits internet after refusing to let 16-year-old stepdaughter live with her after teen threw out a Christmas gift
04/12/23 10:11
A woman is asking Reddit users if she's an a****** for refusing to allow her stepdaughter Lily, 16, to live with her.
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How can you stop a cold or sore throat in their tracks? This woman and wellness expert has the answer to keep you healthy
04/12/23 06:28
A woman shared the ultimate hack to cure a sore throat on TikTok is cloves - flower buds from an evergreen tree.
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Billie Eilish loses more than 100,000 Instagram followers since her 'coming out'
04/12/23 04:28
Singer Billie Eilish appears to be the bad guy in social media's eyes after losing more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.
Dog owner's tips to help your pet avoid getting mysterious illness
03/12/23 01:00
Instagram user bradythecorgi posted a video on Sunday on the precautions they were taking to avoid catching the virus.
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Tennessee nurse goes viral for Ubering to work because it's cheaper than parking at her job - but has since announced she's unemployed: 'Paying to park at work should be a crime'
01/12/23 09:59
A former traveling nurse is going viral after showing TikTok users how she got to work in Nashville, Tennessee.
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New York's Rockefeller Center opens a new ride 'The Beam' for visitors
01/12/23 07:35
Tourists and native New Yorkers can reach new heights for a limited time on an all-new ride called The Beam.
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McDonald's overhauls its signature Big Mac amid big production changes
01/12/23 06:57
The classic Big Mac has gotten a makeover to compete with restaurant chains that consumers are loving more than McDonald's.
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McDonald's is bringing back adult happy meals with toys from the 1980s
01/12/23 06:52
McDonald's customers get ready, because the fast food chain is bringing back adult Happy Meals and McNugget Buddies.
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McDonald's is bringing back ADULT happy meals - complete with a nostalgic fan-favorite toy from the 1980s
01/12/23 06:32
McDonald's customers get ready, because the fast food chain is bringing back adult Happy Meals and McNugget Buddies.
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New York City's Rockefeller Center opens 'The Beam' - a new ride that allows visitors to re-create this historic photo of death-defying construction workers lunching atop the skyline - but social media reactions are mixed as some question the ride's safety
01/12/23 04:07
Tourists and native New Yorkers can reach new heights for a limited time on an all-new ride called The Beam.
The new-look Big Mac! McDonald's overhauls its burgers amid mass changes to its production methods in effort to compete with higher-end fast-casual restaurants
30/11/23 10:12
The classic Big Mac has gotten a makeover to compete with restaurant chains that consumers are loving more than McDonald's.
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Ice Spice reveals her Spotify wrapped for 2023 - and fans are all saying the same thing
30/11/23 06:56
It's a Spotify Wrapped for Ice Spice , and fans can't stop talking about the number one artist she's listened to this year - herself.
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'The Keith Lee effect is real y'all': Texas bakery The Puddery is stunned as it goes from just five customers per day to having lines around the BLOCK after TikTok food critic gave her stellar reviews for her deserts
30/11/23 04:49
For anyone looking for the best banana pudding, a TikTok food critic recommends desert lovers go to The Puddery in Pearland, Texas .
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Wild moment cops chase down speeding driver towing a HOUSE in Missouri
29/11/23 10:31
A video of a wild Thanksgiving night car chase in Missouri between a male driver and on-duty Excelsior Springs police officers has gone viral.
Woman who fled her ultra-strict Amish community shares what happened
29/11/23 08:14
Lizzie Ens, who fled her Ohio Amish community at 19, revealed what happened after she and her twin sister returned home.
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A glitch in the Matrix? Woman freaks out after seeing her chickens acting VERY strangely
29/11/23 08:09
A woman is convinced there was 'a glitch in the matrix' after her chickens stopped moving and remained in place for more than two minutes.
Lizzie Ens who fled her ultra-strict Amish community shares what happened when she finally returned to her family
29/11/23 06:00
Lizzie Ens, who fled her Ohio Amish community at 19, revealed what happened after she and her twin sister returned home.
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Travel Tuesday scam warning: Americans warned to watch out for deals that are too good to be true
28/11/23 10:55
Travel Tuesday is here and has brought great hotel and vacation deals with it for fliers looking to go on an affordable trip - but also plenty of scams.
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Dog owner reveals 6 tips to help your pooch avoid getting life-threatening mysterious illness sweeping the U.S.
28/11/23 09:47
Instagram user bradythecorgi posted a video on Sunday on the precautions they were taking to avoid catching the virus.
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Amazon Warehouse offers shoppers great deals on coveted brands
28/11/23 09:14
People looking for extra deals this holiday season can check out Amazon Warehouse - a section of Amazon that offers incredible discounts.
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What is Amazon Warehouse? Shoppers can get deals on pre-owned products, from coveted brands including Apple and Ninja
28/11/23 08:27
People looking for extra deals this holiday season can check out Amazon Warehouse - a section of Amazon that offers incredible discounts.
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Pepsi fans left mind-blown after realizing the meaning behind the name
28/11/23 04:29
The meaning of Pepsi goes way beyond a fizzy drink that provides an energy boost. Here is the surprising meaning behind the company's name.
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Millions of Americans to receive TWO $914 social security checks next month - here's when to expect yours
28/11/23 03:56
Americans who qualify for Supplement Security Income (SSI) can expect extra money this month because of the holidays.
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Pepsi fans are left mind blown after realizing the secret meaning behind the popular soft drink's name
27/11/23 10:30
The meaning of Pepsi goes way beyond a fizzy drink that provides an energy boost. Here is the surprising meaning behind the company's name.
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Researchers avoid opening mysterious 'witch bottles' on Gulf of Mexico
27/11/23 09:33
A researcher fears opening up some of his witchy artifacts found along the Gulf of Mexico. The bottle get their name as they come from an unknown sender and often have weird items inside.
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Mysterious 'witch bottles' appear along the Gulf of Mexico - and researchers are avoiding opening them
27/11/23 09:20
A researcher fears opening up some of his witchy artifacts found along the Gulf of Mexico. The bottle get their name as they come from an unknown sender and often have weird items inside.
My friend spent $400k on her wedding - then she told each guest what clothes to wear and the exact color
27/11/23 07:08
A woman on Reddit posted about a friend invited to a $400,000 wedding with a strict dress code that required guess to pay significant money to attend.
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Police filmed getting heavy handed with suspects in parking lot outside McDonald's in McFarland, California
27/11/23 04:48
A man was restrained by several police officers at a McDonald's in McFarland, California, after he and a female got into an argument with a cop inside the restaurant.
As 'brutal' action thriller returns to Netflix, viewers say the Liam Neeson movie is a lot darker than they remembered
27/11/23 12:46
The action thriller Cold Pursuit became available to stream on Netflix earlier this month, and viewers say it's 'a lot darker' than they thought it was.
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Study reveals why pets may not have the power to make humans happier
26/11/23 09:00
Some household pets are considered members of the family, but they might not be the reason why their owners are happy.
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Do you love a festive movie marathon? Company is hiring a Chief of Cheer to watch and rank 25 holiday films in 25 days - and get paid for it... Here's how to get the dream job
26/11/23 12:09
If your favorite festive pastime is watching a Christmas movie marathon, there's a new job that could be the ideal assignment.
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Centenarian who played golf until she was 86 gives her tips for living to 100
26/11/23 12:09
A centenarian who celebrated her 102nd birthday this month says staying active and having younger friends are key to living a long life.
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People are 'convinced' that New York is a 'social experiment' after bizarre video of Spider-Man stopping a 'robbery' at subway station goes viral
25/11/23 02:56
A video of what appeared to be a homeless man being stopped by Spider-Man in a robbery gone wrong has gone viral, but things are not always what they seem.
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California schools dominate list of world-class education institutions attended for a fraction of the cost of prestigious IVY League rivals
24/11/23 07:44
California universities funded by government money offer students a top-notch education for thousands of dollars less than the tuition they would spend to attend an IVY League school.
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From diving in a toxic lake to try and unlock the secrets of alien life to testing a BAT'S wings in a wind tunnel...National Geographic unveils its stunning Pictures of the Year
23/11/23 10:26
National Geographic has unveiled its 2023 Pictures of the Year list, which consists of a wide variety of photos taken worldwide.
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