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5 plants that will protect your garden from stormy weather, according to garden experts

Do you have any of these plants in your garden ahead of Storm Amy?

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'Space: Above and Beyond': 30 years on, Fox's failed military sci-fi series is almost lost to time... and that's a shame

Death to the Chig! We take a look back at this pioneering TV show on its 30th birthday.

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Rodney Scott confirmed as head of CBP by US Senate despite ‘cover-up’ claim

Senate backs Trump’s nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection despite accusation by former official

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All 6 'Final Destination' movies, ranked

Do you have a premonition about which movie from the iconic horror franchise will top the list?

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First Thing: Trump warns ‘nothing will stop me’ at rally to mark 100th day

Aide alludes to president running again in 2028 . Plus, border pick accused of cover-up over death of man beaten by US agents

The Guardian - UK

Trump border pick accused of ‘cover-up’ over death of man beaten by US agents

Former top official calls for Rodney Scott to be blocked from CBP role over handling of investigation into Anastasio Hernández Rojas’s death

The Guardian - US

'I think that’s why it survived': Final Destination director reveals what makes series popular

As the horror series celebrates its 25th anniversary, 'Final Destination' director James Wong has theorised the franchise remains popular because its "visceral and surprising" contents elicits such strong reactions from audiences.

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Final Destination: how a rise in real-life freak accidents is making the horror franchise scarier than ever

IN FOCUS: Exactly 25 years ago, the first ‘Final Destination’ hit cinemas, earning a cult following for its insane death scenes. In the UK, freak accident deaths are up 42 per cent over the last two decades making this next instalment freakier than ever, writes Kyle MacNeill

The Independent UK

Seaplane engine tear-down could offer fatal crash clues

The engine of a seaplane that crashed near a tourist island, killing three passengers, will be deconstructed in the hope it will shed light on the cause.

AAP

Seaplane tragedy pilot 'saved lives' with instructions

A couple who survived a seaplane crash that killed three people say the pilot's emergency exit instructions were "a critical factor in our survival".

AAP

Lengthy probe begins into triple fatal seaplane crash

Investigators suspect it will take months to comb through and analyse all evidence surrounding the fatal crash of a seaplane near a popular holiday island.

AAP

‘Alexa, be my plant whisperer’ – the unusual tricks the AI assistant can do to help your houseplants thrive

Alexa is here to save your plants!

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Amazon Alexa just gave plant lovers a neat free boost

The brand has teamed up with leading botanist, James Wong, to offer real time plant care advice from your smart speaker

Marks & Spencer apologises after daffodils are displayed alongside vegetables

The flower, which can be poisonous if eaten, was displayed alongside a selection of fruit and vegetables under the 'seasonal favourites' banner

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M&S apologises for displaying toxic daffodils alongside vegetables

If consumed, the flowers can feel like ‘swallowing a box of tiny needles’, a botanist warned

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BBC expert issues warning over 'poisonous' M&S product prompting apology

M&S apologised over the "genuine error"

Wales Online

Marks and Spencer sorry after displaying 'poisonous' daffodils next to food and under sign saying 'eat well'

The plants can make you seriously ill if eaten

Daily Mirror

M&S apologises after displaying flowers next to vegetables in stores

The daffodils, which contain a toxic chemical that can cause abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, were displayed next to spring onions under an 'Eat Well' sign

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Marks and Spencer 'poisoning' warning issued by BBC presenter after error in store

The botanist said that supermarket staff 'need better training asap' when he learned that daffodils were being sold alongside onions as he alerted customers to the dangers

Manchester Evening News

Marks and Spencer shoppers ask 'why risk it?' after spotting 'foolish' Spring display in food halls'

Biting into a daffodil has been compared to 'swallowing a box of tiny needles'

The Guardian - UK

People often ask me, what do you like so much about plants?

To me, the people who don’t love plants are the strange ones. Plants hold the secret to life itself. By James Wong

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie fish face 'local declines' when coal power ends

Change in the ecosystem may lead to some "local declines" in particular fish species.

Evening Standard

What is negative child benefit? Demographer proposes taxing childless people to boost population

ABC News

Penny Wong stresses 'genuine links' with South-East Asia as she visits Vietnam, Malaysia

Penny Wong's visit to South-East Asia this week has a personal element. In addition to talks with ministers and officials, the Foreign Minister will be visiting her hometown of Sabah.

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: Have Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo recaptured their movie magic?

In this week’s newsletter: Going it alone after 21 years at the BBC, the pair find their feet with Kermode and Mayo’s Take. Plus: five of the best environment podcasts

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