Steve Jobs ‘is alive and well in Egypt’

Steve Jobs is alive and living in Egypt, according to a new conspiracy theory. The co-founder of Apple died of cancer in 2011 aged 56 but a photograph has emerged online of a man having a coffee in Cairo, who bears a distinct similarity to the technology legend. “Honestly, wouldn't put it past him,” said one commentator, given “his love for Egypt and that type of simple living”.

Man's truck stolen as he robs business

A man’s pickup truck was stolen while he was burgling the business across the street, according to police. After the vehicle's owner reported the theft to the police, CCTV revealed that he had left his truck was because he was stealing items from a business across the street.

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City in Denmark puts Vikings at road crossings

A Danish city has replaced road-crossing traffic lights with the images of Vikings. The city of Aarhus, which was founded by Vikings in the eighth century, unveiled the first of the Viking-themed crossing signals yesterday. The city plans to install the lights at 17 crossings in the city.

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