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46 Times Google Earth And Maps Captured Something Totally Unexpected

The world is home to some pretty unexpected sights, and luckily, Google Earth and Maps have managed to capture them all. Get ready to dive into this list of 46 of the internet’s most fascinating finds.

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Police launch investigation after bar worker, 19, found dead in Manchester flat

Manchester police released three people on bail who were arrested in connection with drug supply

The Independent UK

Google Maps is adding a nifty chip to show how long it'll take you to get home

Google Maps is adding an ETA chip that shows how long it'll take you to get home without opening navigation.

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Google Maps just made it even easier to tell how long it will take to get home — here’s how

Certain users have reported that Google Maps Home chip now offers an estimated travel time for your journey home, and you don't even have to begin the navigation.

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Electrify America Adds Real-Time EV Charger Info To Google Maps

One of the largest DC fast charging operators in the U.S. just made life easier for EV owners.

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I use Google Maps every time I drive, even if I know where I'm going — here's why

Even if you know how to get where you're going, there are still plenty of reasons to keep Google Maps running on your phone every time you drive.

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I use Google Maps every day — here's 5 features that will make your commute easier

Google Maps has a lot of helpful features, but these are the ones I constantly use to make my commute to work much easier.

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I drove over 1,000 miles to test out Apple Maps vs. Google Maps for a month — here's the winner

I put Apple Maps and Google Maps to the test by using the two navigation apps on different phone during my month's long worth of driving over 1,000 miles.

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I can't believe I missed this hidden Google Maps feature — and it makes your life so much easier when driving

This game-changing feature works without Apple CarPlay, too.

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I’ve been using Google Maps with Apple CarPlay for years and I didn’t know this handy feature existed

TikTok user discovers hidden feature after panic-swiping

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Glasgow neighbourhood named one of the coolest in the UK

The Glasgow neighbourhood is known for its 'trendy' music venues, great pubs and 'brilliant' restaurants.

The National (Scotland)

Mormon church shooting suspect had Trump sign outside home, records show

Google Maps images show suspect who was shot dead by police had Trump sign outside his Michigan house

The Guardian - US

Apple Maps on iOS 26 could finally turn my head away from Google Maps

I’ve long lived Google Maps on my iPhone, but Apple's Maps app could turn my head with its new features.

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Polish rally video resurfaces as fake French protest footage

The video has previously been shared with other misleading captions related to an alleged 'anti-migrant' march in Warsaw.

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The Independent UK

‘Who builds a ballpark next to a gun range?’: Coach injured by gunfire that crossed into baseball diamond

Video footage showed players looking around in confusion as the barrage intensified, then scattering for cover

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Android 16 just gave Google Maps a small makeover — and it's all thanks to Material 3 Expressive

Google Maps is getting some design tweaks thanks to Android 16 and Material 3 Expressive. Here's what's changing.

The Independent UK

Woman’s decaying body found in Georgia prison cell sparking investigation

Sheqweetta Vaughan, 32, had possibly been dead for over 24 hours in her cell at the Lee Arrendale State Prison

Evening Standard

Fact check: Video posted by police was from Unite the Kingdom protest in 2025

A video appears to have been correctly labelled by the Metropolitan Police, despite claims to the contrary.

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Scottish bank's historic B-listed headquarters put on sale for £18.5m

THE historic B-listed Edinburgh headquarters of TSB Bank have been put on sale ...

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Google Maps has secret Easter eggs hiding in plain sight — here's how to unlock them

Learn how to uncover Google Maps' hidden Easter eggs and unusual satellite discoveries.

BMW roasts Apple CarPlay, claims drivers aren't using it for navigation anymore

BMW doesn't think anyone's using CarPlay for navigation anymore – not in significant numbers anyway

TechRadar

Gemini Live could soon get this useful Google Maps upgrade – and it looks perfect for smart glasses

The signs are that Google is preparing to add some more Google Maps data to the Gemini Live experience – and that's great news for travelers.

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If You Get 23/25 Of These Geography Questions Right, You’re Basically An Atlas

Hello, hello, and welcome to yet another tricky geography challenge! This quiz will test whether your mental compass is actually reliable or if you’ve just been nodding along in geography class.From countries that straddle hemispheres to tricky east-west locations you probably never thought about, these 25 questions are designed to…

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75% Of Top Free Apps Are Spying On You — With Messenger, Pinterest And Lyft Leading 2025's Most Invasive List

Nearly three-quarters of top free apps are secretly tracking your data, according to a new report. The study highlights a troubling trend of 'deceptive design' and shows how these apps monetise your data, often without your explicit consent.

The Guardian - UK

When maps go wrong: from the Great North Run to a phantom Aldi

Erroneously putting map of Sunderland on medals for Tyneside event is latest in long line of cartological mishaps

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