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Remember the Y2K bug? Microsoft confirms new Y2K22 issue

Microsoft says it is aware of a programming flaw which saw some customers’ Exchange servers stop processing emails just as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve.

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Cameras, canteens and rangers: How one part of China is protecting its wild elephants

Longlong the elephant is eight months old, 300kg – and still hungry. Even a short amble through the forest of his sanctuary takes some time, as he eats every bit of foliage in range of his trunk.

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New Year’s Day brings weather threats, including tornadoes as Kentucky gov declares state of emergency – ABC News

New Year’s Day brings weather threats, including tornadoes as Kentucky gov declares state of emergency  ABC News Much of central Alabama under a tornado watch until 10 pm Saturday  WVTM 13 News We Could See an Uptick in Storm Intensity During the

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Two arrested in fatal shooting of veteran Illinois police officer after 36-hour manhunt – Daily Mail

Two arrested in fatal shooting of veteran Illinois police officer after 36-hour manhunt  Daily MailView Full Coverage on Google News

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Health officials reportedly fear new Pfizer COVID pills will end up on black market

Limited supply of Paxlovid anti-viral medication will be distributed to patients at home; ‘Only a matter of time’ until they are sold illegally, official says

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Kentucky storm brings flooding, damage and power outages

Strong winds, heavy rains and possible tornadoes wrecked buildings and downed powerlines, three weeks after deadly tornadoes battered the state. The governor has declared a state of emergency. (Image credit: Grace Ramey/Daily News via AP)

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French far-right wants EU flag off Arc de Triomphe

PARIS (Reuters) – Far-right leader Marine Le Pen protested on Saturday against the placing of a European Union flag on the Arc de Triomphe for the start of Paris’ six-month presidency of the bloc. Le Pen, whom polls show to

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Statue of Mexico president in opposition stronghold toppled after two days

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A statue of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador that had been erected in an important opposition stronghold lasted just two days, the state prosecutor said, after photographs of the apparent vandalism were shared on social

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Olympics: Team Canada CEO ‘worried’ if Beijing Games can go ahead as planned

By Steve Keating (Reuters) -With just over a month until the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony the CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) said he is increasingly concerned if the Games can go ahead as planned. “We’re worried,” COC

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Betty White remembered by animals rights groups as a tireless activist for all creatures

Following Betty White’s death Friday at age 99, animals rights groups honored her lifelong work as an activist for all creatures. “Betty White was a constant and compassionate advocate for vulnerable animals across the country, and will be greatly missed,”

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