Which BBC channels are closing?
The BBC is closing the BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels in the spring and shutting Radio 4 Extra, moving their programmes to iPlayer and BBC Sounds as part of £500m in savings.
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Can granulated sugar go bad?
No. Properly stored granulated sugar has an indefinite shelf life because it resists microbial growth; the best-by date is about quality, not safety.
What caused the Google Cloud outage on October 20, 2026?
Google Cloud blamed a “power event” at its UK europe-west2 data centre region for the October 20, 2026 outage that disrupted banks such as Revolut and other UK services.
Can dogs get myxomatosis?
No. Myxomatosis is a viral disease that causes illness only in rabbits; dogs, people, and other animals do not catch it.
How long does dry ice last in a cooler?
In an insulated cooler, dry ice sublimates at about 5 to 10 pounds every 24 hours, so a 10-pound supply generally lasts about one to two days, depending on insulation and temperature.
What new comet did the Euclid space telescope discover?
ESA’s Euclid telescope found its first previously unknown comet, C/2026 S1 (Euclid), about 1.3 billion kilometers from Earth.
Can celiacs drink whiskey?
Yes. Pure, distilled whiskey is considered gluten-free even when made from wheat, barley, or rye, but flavored whiskeys and additives can contain hidden gluten.
Did women and children help make China’s Terracotta Army?
Probably yes: a 2026 fingerprint study estimates adult women left about 33% and children under 15 about 22% of prints on sampled Terracotta Army figures, with adult men about 45%.
How many times per second does the brain switch between seen and unseen images?
About 15 times per second: a 2026 macaque study found brain activity rapidly alternates between representing the consciously seen image and the suppressed one, roughly every 60 milliseconds.
Can canned chicken broth go bad?
Yes. Unopened canned chicken broth keeps for years on the shelf, but after opening USDA FSIS says to refrigerate low-acid canned goods and use them within 3 to 4 days.