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About 3.6 million Australian workers are most likely exposed to carcinogens or cancer-causing agents in mining, agriculture and transport industries. Australian researchers have found that 40 per cent of workers are at risk of cancer with 37 per cent of men exposed to higher risk than 7.9 per cent of women.

Britney Spears has just kicked off her two-year Las Vegas residency by performing in her "Piece of Me" show at the Axis Theatre of the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Nevada on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at 9:00 pm. The show was reportedly amazing, and Spears wowed her die-hard fans that came out to watch their pop idol perform again.

A professor from Iowa State University's Department of Biomedical Services who faked an AIDS cure research resigned from his post. The professor admits faking the cure to get part of $19 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health.

While there are many tips for playing, guides and infographics and even Shiny-finding methods, some interesting facts about Pokemon X and Y game in terms of creation have been revealed.

Those who have been following the development of Sony's very own virtual reality head-mounted display, which is said to go up against the Oculus Rift, will be happy to know that a patent for this has been published in Christmas 2013.

2013 saw many flagships from top companies like Apple, Samsung and Sony. Tech manufacturers have stepped up providing high-performing processors and excellent camera capabilities. Out of all these flagships, how does the iPhone 45s, Samsung Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia Z1 and LG G2 among others compare with each other? Which should users get?

Fans of “Nariana” might have thought that the first date between Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes happened in the happiest place on earth – Disney. However, in an interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, the “Sam & Cat” star revealed their first date occurred at a hotel. Hold those horses! It’s nothing like the usual hotel dates some celebrities indulge in.

Here are five iOS games to watch out for in 2014, including the "THIEF" official companion app, "Agents of Storm," "Joe Danger Infinity," "Family Guy" from FOX and Final Fantasy VI.

With the year capping off to a close, there have already been some rumors for games that could possibly debut in 2014. There are those that border on pure rumors, including Crash Bandicoot on the PS4, the two Assassin's Creed games and LEGO The Hobbit, while there are those like Super Smash Bros. and the next Gran Turismo installment, which have already been hinted by their developers.

There's quite a bit of progress in terms of what can be done in GTA 5 Online. Even though some of the exploits still exist in the game, there are some legit and fun ways to enjoy Grand Theft Auto 5's online game.

The New Year means a new set of devices from tech manufacturers. As Samsung continues to make headlines, the same goes for Apple, its rival. According to recent reports, Apple will be releasing a refreshed line of MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs in 2014. A recent patent sighting hints that the new MacBooks will not just be high performing but they may also feature a projector.

This may be the worst travel list ever as you will be notified about some splendid places on earth and warned that you cannot probably visit these places. Huffington Post lists top-secret tourist places which are tropical, abandoned and mysterious. Here are the top three places.

Grand Theft Auto Online players can max out their reputation quickly by exploiting a new glitch. The most recently discovered glitch eases the grinding in getting a high rank in GTA Online. Here's how players can raise their character's rank fast.

Khloe Kardashian with a fresh and positive outlook is all set to welcome new year. For Khloe Kardashian, year 2014 correspond to respite from the pain and agony that 2013 brought to her married life. In 2013 "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star has broken her four-year marriage to Lamar Odom after months of the basketball player's alleged drug use and cheating on her with many women.

NBA 2K14 players are growing impatient after several complaints about technical issues with its online servers. People were still unhappy after a special update to the game that improved some of the game's features and glitches.

The problem of obesity in the UK is getting worse with misguided parents continuing to raise overweight children who are allowed to help themselves to sweets and junk food without getting any form of exercise.

It is now time to say goodbye to the year 2013 and welcome 2014. A New Year’s Eve party will perfect the occasion that marks an ending and a beginning, both at the same time. It is one of the biggest party nights of the year and to spend it with your loved ones is the perfect New Year’s Eve party ideas. So, here are top 6 New Year’s Eve Party Ideas that will ensure fun, celebration and plentiful memories to cherish forever.

Aside from the delicious food, dazzling decorations, beautiful clothes and gifts, the holidays also bring about numerous sales from stores that want to cash in on the consumers' fat wallets and generous spirits. Unfortunately, it is also during this time that a lot of counterfeit products are being sold alongside the real ones. To avoid getting duped into buying fake products, especially electronics, check out some tips on how to spot fake electronics

HIV research and development achieved several discoveries in 2013 - from drug therapy to unconventional and risky methods to eliminate the virus. Some of them found new things about HIV and plans to put them into trial. Here are some of notable anti-HIV results for this year to know what we can expect for 2014.

Those planning on buying a PS4 need to know these things before purchasing a PlayStation 4.

Pokemon X and Y PC emulator is already in the works but remains hidden from most users who want to download it unlike with the previous versions. Two direct download links are found which may lead to the game's ROM and emulator, and another PC tool that can be used to cheat Pokemon X and Y online.

Pokemon X and Y gamers were disappointed when the Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter's Dec. 27 release was pushed back to an unspecified date in 2014.

Amazon is carrying Xbox Ones again starting at $499. Those who are enjoying the Xbox Fitness may be looking at a paid subscription after 2014, while those who want to improve their games on Xbox One may be able to do so with a new hack program.

In a Reddit post from codeoncoffee, it seems that Remote Play via PS Vita can also be used as a controller when playing with the PS4.

2013 caps off with rumors of an early release for the Samsung Galaxy S5, pegged by March 2014 after the same timeframe release date for its predecessor.

"Minecraft" Wii U is not possible right now, according to Mojang. "Battlefield 4" is facing a ban in China following China Rising DLC. "Final Fantasy X" may get a third installment with the right demand.

The year 2013 was the year of selfies because of many reasons. Instagram became more popular than any other social media tool and most of the celebrities delighted their fans by posing their interesting self-clicked pictures on their Instagram (and Twitter) account for their fans. From the very controversial Miley Cyrus to the very naked Kim Kardashian, everyone was on Instagram almost every second day and delighted their fans. Justin Bieber too did his best to stay interesting. Let's find ou...

SIMS 4 is set for release in fall of 2014 with a new technology and emotional state. If you want to get ahead of this experience, check the bundle packages, frequently asked questions and hardware requirements that the game needs to run in your machine.

It's like waking up to a traveller's nightmare. Christchurch local Debbie Roome slept at an Auckland motel and woke up with more than 300 bites from bed bugs.