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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Easy way to get McDonald's for £2.99 'every time' according to little-known hack

A TikTok user shares a hack that allows customers to buy McDonald's meals for £2.99 by completing a survey on their receipts.

Feb 26 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

3 second soy sauce test shows if bottle is high quality without opening the lid

A food enthusiast shares a simple method to determine the quality of soy sauce without opening the bottle, aimed at helping consumers make better choices.

Feb 26 • 04:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Remove wrinkles and creases from clothes without ironing

A laundry expert has shared a quick hack to reduce ironing time by using ice in the dryer to help smooth clothes.

Feb 26 • 03:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Engineer accessed the vacuum cleaners of thousands of households, could spy on people and eavesdrop

A Czech engineer reportedly managed to hack into the vacuum cleaners of numerous households, raising concerns over privacy and surveillance.

Feb 25 • 10:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Woman avoids £30 Ryanair charge with £2.59 'Vinted' method

A woman successfully avoided a £30 baggage charge on Ryanair by shipping her clothes for just £2.59 using a new method.

Feb 25 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a home cook — this speedy alternative for mash is perfect for a fish pie

A home cook shares a quick and inventive alternative to traditional mashed potatoes for fish pie, using gnocchi instead.

Feb 23 • 13:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

PayPal Hack Results in Money Transfers from Users' Accounts

A recent cyber breach of PayPal has allowed hackers to access user accounts, leading to unauthorized money transfers and data leaks.

Feb 23 • 08:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Slash your laundry drying time in half with a simple towel trick

A simple trick using a towel can significantly reduce the drying time of laundry during colder months.

Feb 20 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis shares surprising £1.50 home hack to save on heating bills

Martin Lewis offers an unusual tip for reducing heating costs this winter by using clingfilm to insulate windows.

Feb 20 • 09:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Banish damp and mould from your home with 'free' 5-minute hack

A consumer champion in the UK has introduced a quick and effective method to eliminate dampness and mould from homes using a technique from Germany called Stoßlüften.

Feb 20 • 03:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I removed damp smell from my towels with 59p kitchen staple - they've never been fresher

A household hack using a common kitchen item has successfully eliminated the musty smell from towels that have been dried indoors.

Feb 20 • 02:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Himalayan salt in the toilet: plumbers' warning about differences with regular salt

Plumbers warn that using Himalayan salt in toilets as a cleaning hack is not a substitute for regular hygiene and does not solve plumbing issues.

Feb 20 • 00:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Lettuce will last 14 days without turning brown if stored with common kitchen item

A kitchen hack allows lettuce to stay fresh for up to 14 days by wrapping it in a towel after removing it from plastic.

Feb 19 • 10:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

20-year-old arrested – booked luxury hotels for small change

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Spain for hacking a booking website to secure luxury hotel rooms at a fraction of the price.

Feb 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Easy flight hack could help you save money on holidays with little effort

A travel expert shares tips on saving money on flights, especially during peak holiday seasons.

Feb 18 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I redecorated my home on a budget — genius wrapping paper hack cost just £3

The article discusses a budget-friendly home decorating hack using wrapping paper as wall art, costing only £3.

Feb 18 • 11:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The prints that reveal a 'hack' by a judge to release the head of the PCC condemned to 126 years

Ex-judge Divoncir Maran faces disciplinary action for granting home confinement to PCC leader Gerson Palermo, who fled shortly after his release.

Feb 17 • 17:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lidl shopper gets 'bargain' 17p food deal using supermarket checkout hack

A Lidl shopper shared a clever checkout hack on social media, scoring a breakfast deal for just 17p using the Lidl Plus app.

Feb 17 • 14:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

We can hack the F-35 software like an iPhone and update it without the US, stated the Dutch secretary

A Dutch secretary claimed that the software of the F-35 can be compromised and updated independently of the US.

Feb 16 • 15:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Wizz Air becomes third airline to offer Brits bag drop hack for early morning flights

Wizz Air has introduced a new bag drop service for UK travelers flying early in the morning, allowing them to check in and drop off luggage the evening before their flight.

Feb 16 • 14:20 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Your car is spying on you. These are the Israelis who are making millions from it

Israeli companies have developed and sold advanced cyber tools that allow them to hack into car systems and gather intelligence on the vehicle's owner.

Feb 15 • 22:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

M&S rechargeable wall lights are the £29 secret hack to make your home look expensive

M&S offers affordable rechargeable wall lights that elevate home aesthetics for just £29.

Feb 13 • 11:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

He was wanted for a hack of $275 million: he was captured in Palermo after following the use of the SUBE

A 22-year-old suspect wanted for hacking a construction company out of $275 million was arrested in Palermo, Argentina.

Feb 12 • 22:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Clean bathroom tile grout in just 10 seconds with 1 natural ingredient

A cleaning hack using vinegar and water can quickly restore the appearance of bathroom tile grout without scrubbing.

Feb 12 • 15:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Aldi shopper shares hack to make Valentine's meal costing less than £2

An Aldi shopper reveals how to create a romantic Valentine's meal for under £2, emphasizing budget-friendly options during the cost of living crisis.

Feb 12 • 14:44 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Shin Bet: Iran carried out hundreds of attempts to hack accounts of officials and public figures in the past year

Israeli intelligence agencies reported that Iranian cyber units attempted hundreds of cyber attacks aimed at breaching the accounts of politicians and security officials over the past year.

Feb 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang's Mismanagement Allows Former Employee to Access Systems for a Year

Coupang's data breach was largely due to mismanagement of its security systems, allowing a former employee to exploit vulnerabilities for nearly a year.

Feb 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

McDonald's customers are 'mind-blown' by sauce pot hack that makes life easier

McDonald's customers are amazed by a new hack that reveals the proper way to use their sauce pots, which supposedly enhances the dipping experience.

Feb 9 • 17:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: LRA Denies Hacking Claims, Says Taxpayer Data Remains Secure

The Liberia Revenue Authority has rebuffed claims of a database hack, assuring that no taxpayer information has been compromised and its systems are secure.

Feb 9 • 10:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Two months after investigations... Notepad++ application hack revealed, Chinese hackers suspected

A cyber attack against the open-source Notepad++ application has been traced back to a Chinese hacking group, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

Feb 8 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Neuroscientist says always look into someone's left eye when talking to them

Dr. Tara Swart reveals that focusing on someone's left eye during conversation can enhance emotional bonding and resonance.

Feb 6 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Victoria Beckham shares her go-to lifted eye hack using just two products

Victoria Beckham reveals her simple technique for achieving a lifted smokey eye using her new purple-toned Eye Wardrobe palette.

Feb 6 • 13:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Quantum physicists take a big step towards a hack-proof internet

Chinese scientists have successfully transmitted data using quantum cryptography based on entangled atoms over a distance of 11 kilometers, marking a significant advancement towards a hack-proof internet.

Feb 6 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ryanair's angry reply as hack to 'save £100 on flights' is shared

Ryanair has reacted angrily to a consumer report suggesting hacks that could help passengers save over £100 on flights, labeling the advice as 'fake news.'

Feb 6 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a chef and 1 Nando's hack will create off-menu item and save you money

Chef Imran Ali shares a money-saving hack for creating an off-menu item at Nando's restaurant.

Feb 5 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Genius potato peeling hack that gets the job done ‘super fast’

A new viral TikTok hack promises to make peeling potatoes much quicker and easier than traditional methods.

Feb 4 • 04:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Aldi hack to get shopping for a third of the price

Aldi shoppers can save significantly by purchasing 'magic bags' filled with groceries nearing their sell-by dates for just £3.30 each, in partnership with Too Good To Go.

Feb 3 • 14:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Woman's YSL hack saves £390 on designer brooch but you must be quick

A woman demonstrates a creative way to purchase a designer YSL brooch at a significantly reduced price, appealing to budget-conscious fashion lovers.

Feb 3 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I go on weekend getaways all the time — one money-saving hack helps me afford it

Travel journalist Portia Jones discusses how she uses cashback websites to fund her frequent weekend getaways affordably.

Feb 3 • 10:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Greggs to launch Iced Matcha range with a 'free drink hack' for customers

Greggs is set to introduce a new Iced Matcha range starting February 5, featuring three drinks with a potential free drink offer for customers.

Feb 3 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Treasury investigates a possible 'hack' that compromises personal, banking, and tax data of citizens

The Ministry of Treasury is investigating a potential cyberattack that may have compromised the personal, banking, and tax data of approximately 47.3 million citizens.

Feb 2 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Beauty expert shares 'ultimate' trick for fixing broken makeup overnight

Beauty expert Nadine Baggott reveals a simple hack to fix shattered powder makeup, helping save on expensive beauty products.

Feb 2 • 13:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Simple £1.50 bathroom cleaning hack 1 person said 'changed my life'

A Reddit user shares a £1.50 cleaning hack that has drastically improved their experience of cleaning their bathroom, making it easier and quicker.

Jan 15 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Avocado pit pops right out in seconds with simple method – no knife needed

Sidney Raz has shared a life hack for easily removing an avocado pit without a knife.

Jan 15 • 05:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: data hack on Victorian public schools; SA premier defends criticism of Randa Abdel-Fattah

A cyber-attack has compromised the personal data of current and former Victorian public school students, prompting investigations by the state's education department.

Jan 14 • 20:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Dangerous Tricks of Teenagers to 'Hack' Aging: "I Want to Get Older Without Looking Like a Grandma"

A teenager seeks online advice for an aesthetic 'glow up', prompting numerous suggestions from the internet community.

Jan 14 • 15:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Nothing will ripen an avocado' better than expert's simple hack

An expert shares a simple storage technique to help ripen avocados at home for optimal taste and texture.

Jan 13 • 15:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Slovaks and Czechs were also on the racist dating site. The hacker shut down the website and published user profiles

A hacker has taken down a racist dating site and exposed user profiles, which included individuals from Slovakia and the Czech Republic expressing extremist views.

Jan 13 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I found £667 in my account after following Martin Lewis hack – it was so easy

A person saved £667.95 in a year by following Martin Lewis's 1p savings challenge, noticing little impact on their finances.

Jan 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

This 29p workout hack will transform your fitness this January

The article discusses a budget-friendly workout hack that allows individuals to perform an effective full-body workout at home during January, countering new year fitness resolutions.

Jan 13 • 04:25 UTC

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