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Since its debut on Channel 4 in 2011, Black Mirror has managed to stay five minutes ahead of reality. Its episodes are fables, exploring with oscillating degrees of humour and horror the impact of new technology on worlds almost identical to our own. Its predictive track record is eerie: the very first episode depicted a British prime minister blackmailed into coupling with a swine four years before David Cameron and “pig-gate”; 2013’s The Waldo Moment presaged the rise of Donald Trump, while China is busily making real the social media hell of Nosedive with its so-called “social credit system”.  … [Read more...] about Black Mirror: the future is already here, and it’s terrifying

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A reporter with the Washington Post newspaper claimed Epstein had told authorities that someone tried to kill him several weeks ago; The billionaire had been taken off suicide watch a few days ago, despite being taken to hospital with neck wounds following an apparent suicide bid last month; Alleged victims of the financier prepared to file massive compensation claims against his estate; The US Attorney General said Epstein's death 'raises serious questions'. Andrew learned of his one-time friend's suicide while on holiday at Balmoral Castle with the Queen, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and their two daughters. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next … [Read more...] about Prince Andrew faces new Epstein anguish: Royal may be dragged deeper into ‘sex slave’ scandal as FBI inquiry into suicide of billionaire paedophile will switch to his associates, focusing on the prince’s socialite friend Ghislaine Maxwell

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