Rob Waugh

Leeds

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Freelance journalist, former Yorkshire Post, long-suffering Blade

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Can you see the Northern Lights tonight? The latest forecast

5 days ago | aol.co.uk | Rob Waugh

The Northern Lights might light up the skies across parts of Britain for a second night after experts issued a "red alert". The app Aurorawatch, which is run by Space and Planetary Physics group at Lancaster University’s Department of Physics, issued the alert meaning auroras are likely tonight, while the Met Office has forecast that auroras will continue, confined to more northerly areas.
The recycling dos and don'ts for throwing out your vapes

5 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

The government’s ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the UK, making it illegal for any retailer to sell them. Single-use vapes have now been banned in all retailers in Britain (Getty)The government’s ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the UK, making it illegal for any retailer to sell them.
African News Agency : Welcome

1 week ago | africanewsagency.co.uk | Rob Waugh

[Published: Friday May 30 2025] Elon Musk has tried to launch Starship 9 times – here's what happened each time By Rob Waugh TEXAS, USA, 30 May. - (ANA) - Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship flew out of control and exploded after a test launch in Texas on Tuesday evening – marking another high-profile setback for the mission which aims to supply reusable spacecraft for Moon and Mars missions.
The simple security setting everyone should switch on to avoid being hacked

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

The simple security setting everyone should switch on to avoid being hackedOne simple change in your security settings can block 99.9% of cyberattacks. (Getty)Online hacking, cyberattacks and fraud are booming, with research from Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) suggesting that 80% of fraud is now ‘cyber-enabled’. But what can you do yourself to protect your devices and accounts from attacks?
How Google AI Mode is undermining original journalism

1 week ago | pressgazette.co.uk | Rob Waugh

Google’s new AI Mode reduces the number of sources revealed in search results and makes it impossible for users to delve deeper into subjects. Press Gazette tested the technology looking for information based on a recent investigation by this title into fake experts appearing in national media. The AI-mode answer failed to attribute the story to Press Gazette and instead referenced three less-detailed follow-up pieces.
Elon Musk has tried to launch Starship 9 times - here's what happened each time

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

The Starship exploded after SpaceX's latest launch in Texas, marking another high-profile setback for the Elon Musk-owned company. The SpaceX Starship rocket launches from Starbase, Texas on 27 May. (AFP via Getty Images)Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship flew out of control and exploded after a test launch in Texas on Tuesday evening – marking another high-profile setback for the mission which aims to supply reusable spacecraft for Moon and Mars missions.
5 subtle signs your laptop or phone has been hacked

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

As M&S reels from a major cyberattack, it's not just major brands who should be wary of being targeted by hackers. Cyber attacks can come from phishing emails, dodgy websites or pirate software (Getty)Cyberattacks have been making headlines in recent weeks, with Marks & Spencer revealing a major hack will continue to impact its operations until July.
5 everyday plastic items you can't actually recycle

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

Many consumers are unaware that when they eat standard ready meals, the plastic container can be recycled, but the film attached to it can not. Marks and Spencer has unveiled an easily recyclable paper fibre ready meal tray for tikka masala to replace the plastic containers. The tray is made of renewable paper fibre and can be recycled as easily as paper without removing the thin plastic lining. The move is part of Marks & Spencer’s ambitious plan to remove a billion units of plastic by 2028.
Can you pass GCSE Maths? Try our quiz based on real questions

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

Could you do a real GCSE maths exam, with the same real questions that British teens face every year? Could you handle a real GCSE maths exam? Try our quiz! (Getty)Across the UK, teenagers have been grappling with everything from fractions to ratios as they tackle their GCSE maths exams. This year, one particular question attracted the ire of parents and the despair of pupils, with many dubbing the question ‘impossible’.
What your ChatGPT use is doing to the environment

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Waugh

The rapid adoption of AI means that the energy demands of data centres are also growing. How much energy does ChatGPT really use? (Getty)Many of us are aware that artificial intelligence (AI) is not the most planet-friendly technology out there, due to its reliance on energy-intensive processors to answer every query. But even if you do know that creating an image of an action figure of yourself might have an ecological impact, just how much energy do AI chatbots like ChatGPT actually use?

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Rob Waugh @RobWaugh1

10 Feb 24

Get in Blades. Officially not the worst ever Premier League team.

Rob Waugh @RobWaugh1

9 May 23

Nice to see the pride of Sharrow's still got it. Great performance from Kyle Walker.

Rob Waugh @RobWaugh1

19 Jan 23

No information about who's supposed to be buying SUFC and now a transfer embargo. Fans once again kept in the dark about what's going on. Need for more transparency is obvious whether that's from the club itself or some media digging.