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Google Maps trend takes over TikTok as nostalgic users reminisce over old photos of their homes - here's how you can try it

From having a 'brat summer' to being 'very demure, very mindful', TikTokers have taken part in a number of weird and wonderful trends this year. TikTokers are looking up photos of their childhood homes on Google Maps to see how they have changed through the years. TikTokers are looking up photos of their childhood homes on Google Maps to see …

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Google Street View may have solved murder mystery as man pictured shoving ‘corpse’ into car boot

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chilling images on Google Street …

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4 days, 21 hours ago

Google Street View may have solved murder mystery as man pictured shoving ‘corpse’ into car boot

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chilling images on Google Street …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Fact Check: A bridge from South Korea viral as 'Jammu National Highway'

India Today

Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing rapid transformation. Earlier this year, in June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 84 major development projects valued at over Rs 1,500 crore and launched the Jammu and Kashmir Comprehensive Infrastructure Project worth Rs 1,800 crore. Now, a picture of an overbridge has gone viral on social media, with many claiming it showed the “Jammu national …

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Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps

LA Times

A tsunami from an underground volcano near Tonga hit the Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz on Jan, 15, 2022. But in Laguna Beach, advance knowledge of the tsunami hazard area shows that it’s relatively small, and walking a few blocks away could make a difference. Seal Beach and the surrounding area The tsunami hazard zone around Seal Beach, including …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Syria maps: How rebels toppled the Assad regime, in 7 visuals

CNN

CNN — For more than a decade, Syria’s multi-front civil war had raged, leaving the country divided and scarred. On November 27, Syrian rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — a former al Qaeda affiliate — swept across the country in a surprise assault, appearing to take advantage of the fact Assad’s allies were distracted with conflicts elsewhere in …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions

The Hindu

Google on Monday announced free access of Google Maps Platform from March 2025 to developers across the world and India. Tina Weyand, Senior Director of Product Management, Google Maps Platform, wrote that for Indian developers this means that instead of the recurring $200 monthly credit, developers can access up to $6,800 worth of free usage every month, distributed across all …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bihar Family Following Google Maps Lands in Karnataka Forest

Deccan Chronicle

Their journey to Goa took a sharp detour as the navigation system led them into the challenging paths of the Kali Tiger Reserve near Joida in Uttara Kannada district. Officials have since issued a warning to travelers, advising them to double-check routes and consult locals instead of solely depending on navigation apps, particularly in regions with dense forests and limited …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

The maps that could 'revolutionise' how Australia handles bushfire risk

ABC

Dozens of firefighters are gathered outside a rural brigade in Sydney's northern outskirts, listening intently to a briefing about a hazard reduction burn. While there are a few patches of Australia that could raise concerns, population data indicates most Australians currently live in areas where there could be no change or only a slight increase in bushfire risk. But it …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days

Al Jazeera

In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end. Day 3 – November 29 By Friday, rebel forces had entered parts of Aleppo city after detonating two car bombs and engaging government forces on the city’s western edge, according to a Syrian war monitor and fighters. Day 5 – December 1 By Sunday, Syrian …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bihar family asks Google Maps for directions to Goa, ends up in Karnataka forest

Hindustan Times

A family from Bihar, who were travelling to Goa following directions from Google Maps, found themselves stuck in a thick forest zone in Khanapur taluk, Belagavi district. Khanapur police inspector Manjunath Nayak said the family of six-seven people, including children, was stranded approximately 8 kilometres inside the forest. He said: “The family, led by Rajdas Ranjitdas from Bihar, had been …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Public health — insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague

The Hindu

Understanding the interplay between public health crises, surveillance, control, and ethical governance is paramount in addressing today’s global health challenges. The reliance on policing and military measures underscored how public health initiatives were intertwined with colonial policing strategies, associating disease control with surveillance and enforcement. Modern times have seen a shift toward medical professionals assuming surveillance roles, reflecting evolving public …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Best long-range electric cars 2025: Top 10 EVs that go the distance

The Independent

You might be surprised to learn how far today’s electric cars can go on a single charge. The best long-range EVs in 2025 481 miles – Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+: From £99,835, Mercedes-benz.co.uk – Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+: From £99,835, Mercedes-benz.co.uk 438 miles - Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor: From £69,900, Polestar.com - Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor: From £69,900, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. San Francisco County tsunami hazard areas map was updated in July 2021 showing a potentially greater impact on the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

An exhibition that lies at the intersection of ecology and queerness

Live Mint

Apnavi Makanji has a distinct visual lexicon. “I read the city of Geneva had mandated that catfish not be returned to the water when fished for sport, but instead be killed as ‘invasive’," Makanji says. “Umbilicus is representative of certain species that fall under the category of global ‘invasives’," explains Makanji. “Although it lives harmoniously in Japan and is even …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Close shave for 3 friends after fog causes car to veer off damaged bridge

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW Three friends had a narrow escape when the car they were travelling in fell into a canal from a partially damaged bridge in Bareilly amid dense fog while navigating their way through GPS towards Pilibhit on their way to Kanpur on Tuesday morning, said police. ASP, Bareilly, Manush Pareek informed that the incident took place when the car riders …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

MapMyIndia move to shift B2C biz to founder's son kicks up a storm

Live Mint

Bengaluru: Digital maps pioneer MapMyIndia has come under the scrutiny of investors and proxy advisory firms after the company agreed to invest ₹35 crore and transfer a tiny share of its business to a company owned by the son of its founder and promoter. "As the consumer business requires a dedicated focus to build Rohan Verma, CEO and executive director …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syria war live tracker: Maps and charts

Al Jazeera

Here’s what the situation on the ground looks like as of December 8, 2024. On November 27, groups opposing the government of al-Assad, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, launched a surprise offensive that captured large parts of Aleppo, the country’s second largest city. They are: Syrian government forces: The army, the government’s main military force, fights alongside the National Defence …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Google Maps to delete your location history soon: Know-why

India TV News

Google has announced a significant change to its location history feature on Maps, which has been affecting millions of users. Since December 1, 2023, the tech giant has been deleting all location history which is older than three months, including data from the popular ‘Timeline’ feature, which helps to track the users' movements and stores past trip details. This update …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

A fatal car accident leads to homicide case against Google Maps in Uttar Pradesh

Firstpost

The death of three Indian men falling off an unfinished bridge in Uttar Pradesh raised questions about whether navigation apps like Google Maps can be held responsible for such accidents The popular Google Maps came under major scrutiny after the navigation tool was held responsible for the death of three men in India. The tragic incident not only put a …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pehle app? Nope

Times of India

When authorities fail to provide basic safety markers, why also blame navigation tools A car drives onto a bridge over a river in west UP and falls off because the bridge was never completed. That the car drove into the air where the bridge abruptly ended, plummeting 25ft below, killing its three occupants, is sheer negligence of authorities. Construction of …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Big chill grips Britain again: Maps reveal cold weather and 200 flood alerts as temperatures plunge to -11C amid fog warning after two storms in under a week

Daily Mail

A big chill returned to Britain today as temperatures fell to -11C and settled conditions took hold following two named storms in under a week. Storm Conall brought torrential downpours yesterday after Storm Bert caused major flooding last weekend with heavy snow, seven inches of rain and 82mph winds. A cold and frosty start with fog patches above floodwater in …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Google offers support after navigation error leads to fatal car accident in India

Live Mint

Tech giant Google has reportedly asserted that the company was assisting Indian officials in the serious incident involving the death of three men who were driving to an unfinished bridge, following the lead of Google Maps while commuting. The publication quoted the police officials and said in a report that the driver was following the lead of the navigating software …

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7 charts and maps show where Kamala Harris underperformed and lost the election

CNN

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. Zooming in on the hotly contested battleground states where the election was much closer, Harris and Trump both gained votes compared with 2020 in Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina and Nevada. Harris got fewer votes there compared with Biden in 2020, and Trump carried it with his largest margin of …

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Google Maps trend takes over TikTok as nostalgic users reminisce over old photos of their homes - here's how you can try it

Google Street View may have solved murder mystery as man pictured shoving ‘corpse’ into car boot

Google Street View may have solved murder mystery as man pictured shoving ‘corpse’ into car boot

Fact Check: A bridge from South Korea viral as 'Jammu National Highway'

Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps

Syria maps: How rebels toppled the Assad regime, in 7 visuals

Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions

Bihar Family Following Google Maps Lands in Karnataka Forest

The maps that could 'revolutionise' how Australia handles bushfire risk

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days

Bihar family asks Google Maps for directions to Goa, ends up in Karnataka forest

Public health — insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague

Best long-range electric cars 2025: Top 10 EVs that go the distance

Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated

An exhibition that lies at the intersection of ecology and queerness

Close shave for 3 friends after fog causes car to veer off damaged bridge

MapMyIndia move to shift B2C biz to founder's son kicks up a storm

Syria war live tracker: Maps and charts

Google Maps to delete your location history soon: Know-why

A fatal car accident leads to homicide case against Google Maps in Uttar Pradesh

Pehle app? Nope

Big chill grips Britain again: Maps reveal cold weather and 200 flood alerts as temperatures plunge to -11C amid fog warning after two storms in under a week

Google offers support after navigation error leads to fatal car accident in India

7 charts and maps show where Kamala Harris underperformed and lost the election