Articles by James Hetherington

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Woman lured into sex slavery by new husband survived off bread and pickles for weeks

An Australian man has convinced an Indian woman to move across to be his wife. He immediately made her a slave for himself and his brother.

Feb 20, 2018

India

Flying tablets: Samsung patents futuristic device that could follow you around the room

Samsung has filed a patent for a flying tablet screen that can follow you wherever you go. It will float by using four propellers.

Feb 20, 2018

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Google Pixel 2 XL has another battery problem, and it's particularly bad in the cold UK

Google Pixel 2 XL owners have had a rough start to their new devices. Another problem has now surfaced, this time with the rapid charging.

Feb 20, 2018

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Android vs iOS: 3 ways Google's platform shows iPhone users are treated like little kids

The iPhone X vs the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 is already a hot debate, but what if the real war lies in the software?

Feb 20, 2018

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Jury weeps over baby boy abused so badly his legs had to be amputated, parents sentenced to 10 years

A baby boy who was just 41-days-old at the time has had both his legs amputated after suffering abuse from his parents.

Feb 19, 2018

NHS

Rapist was licking the legs of his victim while she called the police

Steven McKenna has denied claims he raped a girl in Bridlington but was still found guilty of rape and sexual assault by Hull Crown Court.

Feb 19, 2018

United Kingdom

Internet reacts to KFC stores across the U.K. running out of chicken

Where can you still buy KFC? 600 UK stores close due to supplier problems

UK residents marching to KFC for a feed of fried chicken are being turned away by locked doors and closure signs.

Feb 19, 2018

Geniuses behind Apple iPhone X are doing something really stupid at their new campus

Despite having some of the most intelligent engineers on the planet, Apple and its new campus has an embarrassing problem on its hands.

Feb 19, 2018

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5 reasons the Google Pixel 3 will smash the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9 in 2018

It's a safe bet that Google will release another Pixel phone later this year, but can it finally match up to the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy?

Feb 16, 2018

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Apple's new HomePod already has a major issue

Less than a week after it was released, Apple is doing damage control for its new HomePod. Some users are reporting marks left on wooden surfaces by the speaker.

Feb 15, 2018

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Cyborg rights: Man to sue after his surgically implanted travel card was cancelled

An Australian man called Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow is planning to take legal action after his surgically implanted travel card was cancelled.

Feb 15, 2018

$1m for this? Photos of derelict Sydney home prove housing market is out of control

Run-down two-bedroom Sydney house in "premier" suburb is on the market for $1m.

Feb 15, 2018

London

Worst flight ever? Video shows 'demonic' child screaming non-stop for eight hours

Passengers aboard an eight-hour flight from Germany to New Jersey had to endure a "demonic" screaming child.

Feb 15, 2018

New York Times sacks new writer in just seven hours because of neo-Nazi 'friend' and dodgy tweets

A quick search of a new employee's Twitter history has led to the New York Times sacking Quinn Norton.

Feb 14, 2018

Twitter

Pear farm escapes with fine after Irish worker's scalp and ear is ripped from her head

An Australian pear farm found guilty of not providing safe systems of work has escaped with a A$50,000 fine after an Irish backpacker had her scalp removed by machinery,

Feb 14, 2018

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Two rumoured features of the Galaxy S9 prove Samsung is playing catchup on the iPhone X

It is rare that Samsung is not at the forefront of new tech, but two features have eluded it for years. It appears the South Korean giant might finally include stereo speakers.

Feb 14, 2018

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Drones to the rescue: Florida police save woman from suicide attempt

Two drones have been launched by police in Virginia to help prevent a Florida women from taking her life.

Feb 14, 2018

Florida

Chinese women are using emojis to combat censorship of the #MeToo campaign

After the Chinese government started to delete social media posts and chat forums related to the #MeToo campaign, women used emoji to keep the movement alive.

Feb 14, 2018

New Jersey deputy mayor praises Trump and compares immigrants to 'rabid, messy raccoons'

Rick Blood, the former deputy mayor of Mendham Township in New Jersey, has resigned following public backlash against a Facebook post he wrote supporting Donald Trump.

Feb 13, 2018

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Miracle Mineral Solution: Mother allegedly gave her child bleach to 'cure' autism

The father of an autistic girl has accused the mother of slipping bleach into their daughter's drinks. "Miracle Mineral Solution" is a fake cure circulating on the web.

Feb 13, 2018

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