Online game teaches players to sniff out ‘fake news’ by encouraging them ‘to be evil’

A game built by psychologists has been designed to teach players to sniff out ‘fake news’ by encouraging them to sabotage elections in a fictional town.  Cambridge University researchers created ‘Breaking Harmony Square’ in partnership with the US Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security.  The idea is to teach players to sniff … Read more

Dad-of-six is inked with his children’s POO on the back of his leg – and savagely mocked online

What was he inking? Dad-of-six gets bizarre tattoo of his children’s POO on the back of his leg – and he’s savagely mocked A father has tattooed the names of his children next to images of excrement The poo tattoo was labelled the ‘the trashiest thing’ ever by some internet users The unknown man who posted the … Read more

Online sales ease the pain at Joules and Superdry

Online sales ease the pain at Joules and Superdry as they are forced to close stores again By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:57 GMT, 5 November 2020 | Updated: 21:58 GMT, 5 November 2020 Fashion chains Superdry and Joules hailed strong online sales after they were forced to close stores in the … Read more

Joe Wicks is bringing back online exercise classes in the four-week national lockdown

Joe Wicks confirms he is bringing back his popular online exercise classes three times a week during the second national lockdown By Kate Dennett For Mailonline Published: 12:10 GMT, 3 November 2020 | Updated: 12:10 GMT, 3 November 2020 He won the nation over with his popular daily fitness sessions during the first national lockdown … Read more

Cyber-spies defended Britain from 723 online attacks over the last year

Cyber-spies defended Britain from 723 online attacks over the last year – with nearly 200 related to coronavirus Criminals were aiming to exploit  fear over the pandemic with online scams  The National Cyber Security Centre warned  about an increase of cyber attacks    They handled an average of 60 attacks per month during a year-long period By … Read more

Edinburgh University invests £865,000 in online tutoring service that allegedly helps students CHEAT

Edinburgh University invests £865,000 in notorious online tutoring service that allegedly helps students CHEAT on remote exams by asking online experts question during the test Figures from institution last year show they invested in £11.60-a-month platform  Chegg allows students to send photos of homework to experts who help online  Many believe linked to cheating as … Read more

EastEnders’ Louisa Lytton reveals viewers have sent her online abuse

‘It’s not real folks’: EastEnders’ Louisa Lytton reveals viewers have sent her online abuse over Ruby Allen’s feud with Stacey Slater By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 16:02 GMT, 2 November 2020 | Updated: 16:05 GMT, 2 November 2020 Louisa Lytton has reportedly revealed she is receiving daily abusive message from trolls over her role … Read more

Interiors: Winter is coming… | Daily Mail Online

 …which means it’s time to cosy-up your home. From inviting lighting to touchy-feely textiles, Charlotte Page shows you how to hunker down in style    Nothing says welcome back winter like a roaring fire. Here the fireplace is enjoyed to the max with furniture positioned around it, while warm, chunky textures add to the cosiness of … Read more

Furious BBC stars slam new DG Tim Davie’s new online impartiality rules

JON SOPEL, £245,000-a-year BBC salary: Jon Sopel, 60, is paid up to £245,000 a year in his role as the broadcaster’s North America Editor, covering all aspects of US news including politics, policy and business. But the presenter last year sparked a conflict of interest row after accepting tens of thousands of pounds from the biggest bank … Read more

The best month to bag a bargain at YOUR favourite online store

The best month to bag a bargain at YOUR favourite store: Discount website reveals John Lewis slashes prices in June and December while M&S has deals for the whole of winter Discount website offeroftheday.co.uk has shared best months to bag deals  Data reveals Christmas is not always the best time to look for bargains Halfords … Read more