The earliest evidence of use of alcohol has been found by archaeologists in China, a Xinhua report said on Friday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In the new discovery, the researchers have found that people in the ancient times used monascus to prepare alcohol in 8,000-year-old clay pots in central part of the China. &nbsp;

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Li Yongqiang, assistant researcher, Institute of Archaeology under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that a huge amount of monascus hypha and cleistothecia, together with fermented starch grains from rice, were discovered in the remnants of two clay pots, which were found at the Peiligang cultural site in Henan Province. &nbsp;

Li said that as per the finding of the researchers, these pots were once utilised in brewing and then storing alcohol in the ancient times. &nbsp;

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Dating back to 8,000 years, Peiligang in China is one of the oldest village ruins. &nbsp;

The archaeological site has been helpful in understanding about the past of the human society as it gives vital evidence for studies based on the origin and development of agriculture, textile industry, pottery making, alcohol making techniques, etc in ancient times. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The earliest evidence of use of alcohol has been found by archaeologists in China, a Xinhua report said on Friday. In the new discovery, the researchers have found that people in the ancient times used monascus to prepare alcohol in 8,000-year-old clay pots in central part of the China.

The earliest evidence of use of alcohol has been found by archaeologists in China, a Xinhua report said on Friday. In the new discovery, the researchers have found that people in the ancient times used monascus to prepare alcohol in 8,000-year-old clay pots in central part of the China. Also Read: Goldmine for archaeologists? Remains of five ice age mammoths found in UK Li Yongqiang, assistant researcher, Institute of Archaeology under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that a huge amount of monascus hypha and cleistothecia, together with fermented starch grains from rice, were discovered in the remnants of two clay pots, which were found at the Peiligang cultural site in Henan Province. Li said that as per the finding of the researchers, these pots were once utilised in brewing and then storing alcohol in the ancient times. Also Read: World's leggiest creature, a millipede with 1,306 legs, discovered in Australia Dating back to 8,000 years, Peiligang in China is one of the oldest village ruins. The archaeological site has been helpful in understanding about the past of the human society as it gives vital evidence for studies based on the origin and development of agriculture, textile industry, pottery making, alcohol making techniques, etc in ancient times. (With inputs from agencies)

Remnants of over 8,000-year-old alcohol found by archaeologists in China

Who says miracles don’t happen in real world. In what may turn several people into a believer, two babies have survived a tornado in Kentucky state of the US recently. &nbsp;&nbsp;

No, we are not kidding. In the recent tornadoes, 15-month-old Kaden and three-month-old Dallas, who had taken shelter in the bathtub with a blanket, pillow and Bible on last Friday, have miraculously survived the onslaught of the nature. &nbsp;

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The tornado had ripped the bathtub out of the ground and tossed it into the yard, grandmother of the children said. &nbsp;

When the tornado struck, the house, which is located in Hopkins county, started shaking, said the grandparent, Clara Lutz. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“Next thing I knew, the tub had lifted and it was out of my hands. I couldn’t hold on. I just – oh my God. All I could say was, ‘Lord please bring my babies back safely. Please, I beg thee’,” Lutz told WFIE-TV. &nbsp;

Lutz, whose house was stripped to the foundation, got hit in the back of the head by the water tank of the tub. &nbsp;

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After the tornado strike, Lutz looked everywhere for her grandchildren, who were found alive underneath an upside-down bathtub in her yard. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Dallas had got injured on the back of his head but bleeding stopped before reaching Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, she said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Who says miracles don’t happen in real world. In what may turn several people into a believer, two babies have survived a tornado in Kentucky state of the US recently.

Who says miracles don’t happen in real world. In what may turn several people into a believer, two babies have survived a tornado in Kentucky state of the US recently. No, we are not kidding. In the recent tornadoes, 15-month-old Kaden and three-month-old Dallas, who had taken shelter in the bathtub with a blanket, pillow and Bible on last Friday, have miraculously survived the onslaught of the nature. Also Read | Madrid: Thousands dressed as Santa take part in charity run for volcano-hit La Palma The tornado had ripped the bathtub out of the ground and tossed it into the yard, grandmother of the children said. When the tornado struck, the house, which is located in Hopkins county, started shaking, said the grandparent, Clara Lutz. “Next thing I knew, the tub had lifted and it was out of my hands. I couldn’t hold on. I just – oh my God. All I could say was, ‘Lord please bring my babies back safely. Please, I beg thee’,” Lutz told WFIE-TV. Lutz, whose house was stripped to the foundation, got hit in the back of the head by the water tank of the tub. Also Read | Death toll from Typhoon Rai climbs to 208 in Philippines, over 50 missing: National Police After the tornado strike, Lutz looked everywhere for her grandchildren, who were found alive underneath an upside-down bathtub in her yard. Dallas had got injured on the back of his head but bleeding stopped before reaching Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, she said. (With inputs from agencies)

In miraculous save, two babies in US survive tornado by sheltering in bathtub

With the UK witnessing a surge in the number of coronavirus cases due to the spread of Omicron variant, countries around the world are looking to impose restrictions on the British travellers. &nbsp;

In the recent development, Germany has banned most travellers from Britain to contain Omicron variant’s spread. &nbsp;

It is the latest European nation to come up with this directive. &nbsp;

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German nationals, who are in the UK, can return but they must have a negative test report and would have to undergo quarantine for two weeks, irrespective of whether they have been vaccinated or not. &nbsp;

The stringent measures, which have been announced by federal health agency Robert-Koch-Institut, will take effect from Sunday evening. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Germany has also added Denmark, France, Norway and Lebanon to the high-risk list. The travel from these countries will also be restricted. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, If UK media reports are to be believed, the British government seems to be looking to impose a short two-week circuit breaker lockdown. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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The measure may be taken after Christmas celebrations to keep a check on the spread of Omicron variant of Covid.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The government seems to be in the process of drafting regulations of the lockdown currently, the reports said citing a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), whose details have been leaked. &nbsp; &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

With the UK witnessing a surge in the number of coronavirus cases due to the spread of Omicron variant, countries around the world are looking to impose restrictions on the British travellers.

With the UK witnessing a surge in the number of coronavirus cases due to the spread of Omicron variant, countries around the world are looking to impose restrictions on the British travellers. In the recent development, Germany has banned most travellers from Britain to contain Omicron variant’s spread. It is the latest European nation to come up with this directive. Also Read: Many more infected with Omicron variant than reported, says UK scientists German nationals, who are in the UK, can return but they must have a negative test report and would have to undergo quarantine for two weeks, irrespective of whether they have been vaccinated or not. The stringent measures, which have been announced by federal health agency Robert-Koch-Institut, will take effect from Sunday evening. Germany has also added Denmark, France, Norway and Lebanon to the high-risk list. The travel from these countries will also be restricted. Meanwhile, If UK media reports are to be believed, the British government seems to be looking to impose a short two-week circuit breaker lockdown. Also Read: In a big blow to UK government, Brexit Minister David Frost resigns The measure may be taken after Christmas celebrations to keep a check on the spread of Omicron variant of Covid. The government seems to be in the process of drafting regulations of the lockdown currently, the reports said citing a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), whose details have been leaked. (With inputs from agencies)

Now, Germany imposes restrictions on UK travellers to check Omicron spread

In a major blow to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government, a senior member of the Cabinet resigned on Saturday. &nbsp;

This comes as the government has been struggling to save its face due to involvement in numerous controversies. &nbsp;

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In a letter to Johnson, Brexit Minister David Frost said that he was resigning immediately after a report said that he was looking to step down next month. &nbsp;

In resignation letter, Frost said, "That is why we agreed earlier this month that I would move on in January and hand over the baton to others to manage our future relationship with the EU.'' &nbsp;

The leader also said that the process of leaving the EU seems to be a long-term job. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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A report by the Daily Mail claimed that the minister gave resignation due to the growing resentment against the government. The recent coronavirus restrictions imposed by the government seems to have led to his decision, said the newspaper.&nbsp;

Frost, in his resignation, said that the UK needed to "learn to live with Covid. ... You took a brave decision in July, against considerable opposition, to open up the country again. Sadly, it did not prove to be irreversible, as I wished, and believe you did too. I hope we can get back on track soon and not be tempted by the kind of coercive measures we have seen elsewhere." &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a major blow to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government, a senior member of the Cabinet resigned on Saturday. This comes as the government has been struggling to save its face due to involvement in numerous controversies.

In a major blow to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government, a senior member of the Cabinet resigned on Saturday. This comes as the government has been struggling to save its face due to involvement in numerous controversies. Also Read: 'Major incident', declares London mayor Sadiq Khan amid Omicron threat In a letter to Johnson, Brexit Minister David Frost said that he was resigning immediately after a report said that he was looking to step down next month. In resignation letter, Frost said, "That is why we agreed earlier this month that I would move on in January and hand over the baton to others to manage our future relationship with the EU.'' The leader also said that the process of leaving the EU seems to be a long-term job. Also Read: Many more infected with Omicron variant than reported, says UK scientists A report by the Daily Mail claimed that the minister gave resignation due to the growing resentment against the government. The recent coronavirus restrictions imposed by the government seems to have led to his decision, said the newspaper. Frost, in his resignation, said that the UK needed to "learn to live with Covid. ... You took a brave decision in July, against considerable opposition, to open up the country again. Sadly, it did not prove to be irreversible, as I wished, and believe you did too. I hope we can get back on track soon and not be tempted by the kind of coercive measures we have seen elsewhere." (With inputs from agencies)

In a big blow to UK government, Brexit Minister David Frost resigns

If UK media reports are to be believed, the British government seems to be looking to impose a short two-week circuit breaker lockdown. &nbsp;

The measure may be taken after Christmas celebrations to keep a check on the spread of Omicron variant of Covid.&nbsp;

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The government seems to be in the process of drafting regulations of the lockdown currently, the reports said citing a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), whose details have been leaked. &nbsp;

In the restrictions, the government may ban indoor mixing except for work purposes. &nbsp;

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already been presented with numerous options by the advisory group under Plan C, which range from "mild guidance to nudge people, right through to lockdown". &nbsp;

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"If the aim is to reduce the levels of infection in the population and prevent hospitalisations reaching these levels, more stringent measures would need to be implemented very soon," the minutes of SAGE meeting said, as reported by BBC. &nbsp;

As per the experts, the timing of stringent measures is vital as any delay would greatly reduce the effectiveness of such initiatives, said the BBC report. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

If UK media reports are to be believed, the British government seems to be looking to impose a short two-week circuit breaker lockdown. The measure may be taken after Christmas celebrations to keep a check on the spread of Omicron variant of Covid.

If UK media reports are to be believed, the British government seems to be looking to impose a short two-week circuit breaker lockdown. The measure may be taken after Christmas celebrations to keep a check on the spread of Omicron variant of Covid. Also Read: Many more infected with Omicron variant than reported, says UK scientists The government seems to be in the process of drafting regulations of the lockdown currently, the reports said citing a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), whose details have been leaked. In the restrictions, the government may ban indoor mixing except for work purposes. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already been presented with numerous options by the advisory group under Plan C, which range from "mild guidance to nudge people, right through to lockdown". Also Read: In a big blow to UK government, Brexit Minister David Frost resigns "If the aim is to reduce the levels of infection in the population and prevent hospitalisations reaching these levels, more stringent measures would need to be implemented very soon," the minutes of SAGE meeting said, as reported by BBC. As per the experts, the timing of stringent measures is vital as any delay would greatly reduce the effectiveness of such initiatives, said the BBC report. (With inputs from agencies)

British govt looks to impose short two-week circuit breaker lockdown, say reports

To get your day started, here are some stories.&nbsp;Brexit Minister David Frost has resigned in a big blow to UK government while&nbsp;Britain's scientists said that&nbsp;many more have been infected with Omicron variant than reported.&nbsp;

You can also read about&nbsp;two Katyusha rockets targetting Iraq’s fortified Green Zone and&nbsp;guests being urged to be vaccinated at anti-vaxxer’s party.&nbsp;

Please click on the headline to read the full story.

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In a major blow to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government, a senior member of the Cabinet resigned on Saturday.&nbsp;This comes as the government has been struggling to save its face due to involvement in numerous controversies.

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In what comes as a shocking revelation, scientific advisors to Britain's government has said that it was "almost certain" that thousands of people are being infected with the new Omicron variant every day. Also, hospital admissions are likely to increase in the coming time.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-katyusha-rockets-target-iraqs-fortified-green-zone-says-report-438080">Two Katyusha rockets target Iraq’s fortified Green Zone, says report</a>

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The spate of rocket attacks targetting the fortified Green Zone do not seem to end.&nbsp;In another attack, two Katyusha rockets hit the highly secured area in Baghdad, reported Iraq’s state news agency citing security forces. The C-RAM defence system destroyed one rocket in the air while the other landed near the area's festivals arena.

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One of the leading anti-vaxxers of the US, Robert F Kennedy Jr, threw a party at his home but guests were urged to be fully vaccinated or tested negative for COVID-19.

To get your day started, here are some stories. Brexit Minister David Frost has resigned in a big blow to UK government while Britain's scientists said that many more have been infected with Omicron variant than reported.

To get your day started, here are some stories. Brexit Minister David Frost has resigned in a big blow to UK government while Britain's scientists said that many more have been infected with Omicron variant than reported. You can also read about two Katyusha rockets targetting Iraq’s fortified Green Zone and guests being urged to be vaccinated at anti-vaxxer’s party. Please click on the headline to read the full story. In a big blow to UK government, Brexit Minister David Frost resigns In a major blow to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government, a senior member of the Cabinet resigned on Saturday. This comes as the government has been struggling to save its face due to involvement in numerous controversies. Many more infected with Omicron variant than reported, says UK scientists In what comes as a shocking revelation, scientific advisors to Britain's government has said that it was "almost certain" that thousands of people are being infected with the new Omicron variant every day. Also, hospital admissions are likely to increase in the coming time. Two Katyusha rockets target Iraq’s fortified Green Zone, says report The spate of rocket attacks targetting the fortified Green Zone do not seem to end. In another attack, two Katyusha rockets hit the highly secured area in Baghdad, reported Iraq’s state news agency citing security forces. The C-RAM defence system destroyed one rocket in the air while the other landed near the area's festivals arena. 'Blame it on wife': Guests urged to be vaccinated at anti-vaxxer’s party One of the leading anti-vaxxers of the US, Robert F Kennedy Jr, threw a party at his home but guests were urged to be fully vaccinated or tested negative for COVID-19.

Morning news brief: UK minister resigns, Iraq rocket attack and more

The spate of rocket attacks targetting the fortified Green Zone do not seem to end. &nbsp;

In another attack, two Katyusha rockets hit the highly secured area in Baghdad, reported Iraq’s state news agency citing security forces on Sunday. &nbsp;

According to the report, the C-RAM defence system destroyed one rocket in the air while the other landed near the area's festivals arena. It caused damage to two cars, it added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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No casualties were reported in the incident. &nbsp;

An investigation by the security officials has already begun at the site, the report added. &nbsp;

Several foreign embassies, which include the US embassy and other government buildings, are located in the Green Zone. &nbsp;

Some groups, which seem to be backed by Iran, regularly target the area. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Earlier, three rockets had hit a Baghdad neighbourhood near the Green Zone without causing any casualties, an Iraqi security official said. &nbsp;

"Three Katyusha rockets fell in the Mansur district of Baghdad," the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP. &nbsp;

The rockets struck near a Red Crescent hospital, a bank and the district's water management department, the source added. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The spate of rocket attacks targetting the fortified Green Zone do not seem to end. In another attack, two Katyusha rockets hit the highly secured area in Baghdad, reported Iraq’s state news agency citing security forces on Sunday.

The spate of rocket attacks targetting the fortified Green Zone do not seem to end. In another attack, two Katyusha rockets hit the highly secured area in Baghdad, reported Iraq’s state news agency citing security forces on Sunday. According to the report, the C-RAM defence system destroyed one rocket in the air while the other landed near the area's festivals arena. It caused damage to two cars, it added. Also Read: Hundreds of scientists ask Biden to cut the US nuclear arsenal No casualties were reported in the incident. An investigation by the security officials has already begun at the site, the report added. Several foreign embassies, which include the US embassy and other government buildings, are located in the Green Zone. Some groups, which seem to be backed by Iran, regularly target the area. Also Read: Iran nuke deal talks hit pause again as Tehran’s negotiator heads home for consultations Earlier, three rockets had hit a Baghdad neighbourhood near the Green Zone without causing any casualties, an Iraqi security official said. "Three Katyusha rockets fell in the Mansur district of Baghdad," the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP. The rockets struck near a Red Crescent hospital, a bank and the district's water management department, the source added. (With inputs from agencies)

Two Katyusha rockets target Iraq’s fortified Green Zone, says report

In what can open a can of worms, the United States Air Force has approved the usage of gender pronouns in electronic signature boxes for internal communication. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On December 9, the US Air Force correspondence, said, "This guidance provides approval for the use of pronouns in electronic signature blocks and expands on written communication by providing official templates posted on e-publishing website available for download." &nbsp;

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The memo added, "The use of pronouns (he/him, she/her, or they/them) in an email signature block is authorised but not required." &nbsp;&nbsp;

This development comes as several college campuses and workplaces across the country have been making concerted efforts to adopt the 'gender neutral' pronouns for being politically correct while addressing people. It is done where people don’t want to be identified with a single gender or wish to be addressed by a gender different from their biological sex. &nbsp;

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Earlier this year, the State Department was slammed for celebrating ‘International Pronouns Day’ given the challenges it has been facing nowadays.

"Today on International Pronouns Day, we share why many people list pronouns on their email and social media profiles," the department had posted on Twitter. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In what can open a can of worms, the United States Air Force has approved the usage of gender pronouns in electronic signature boxes for internal communication. On December 9, the US Air Force correspondence, said, "This guidance provides approval for the use of pronouns in electronic signature blocks and expands on written communication by providing official templates posted on e-publishing website available for download.

In what can open a can of worms, the United States Air Force has approved the usage of gender pronouns in electronic signature boxes for internal communication. On December 9, the US Air Force correspondence, said, "This guidance provides approval for the use of pronouns in electronic signature blocks and expands on written communication by providing official templates posted on e-publishing website available for download." Also Read: Biden pays respects on first wife, daughter’s graves on crash’s 49th anniversary The memo added, "The use of pronouns (he/him, she/her, or they/them) in an email signature block is authorised but not required." This development comes as several college campuses and workplaces across the country have been making concerted efforts to adopt the 'gender neutral' pronouns for being politically correct while addressing people. It is done where people don’t want to be identified with a single gender or wish to be addressed by a gender different from their biological sex. Also Read: To save rare seabirds, US officials to air drop 3,000 pounds of rat poison on coastal islands Earlier this year, the State Department was slammed for celebrating ‘International Pronouns Day’ given the challenges it has been facing nowadays. "Today on International Pronouns Day, we share why many people list pronouns on their email and social media profiles," the department had posted on Twitter. (With inputs from agencies)

In memo, US Air Force gives green signal to gender pronouns’ use for internal communication

US President Joe Biden visited graves of first wife and infant daughter, who had died in a car crash, on Saturday. &nbsp;

To pay respects to loved ones lost on the 49th anniversary of the mishap, Biden and family members thronged Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic church in Delaware, which is his home state. &nbsp;

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In 1972, Biden’s first wife Neilia Biden and daughter Naomi had got killed in a car accident just after Delaware voters had elected the leader to the Senate. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The mishap happened when they were going to pick up a Christmas tree. Beau and Hunter Biden, who were aged four and three at that time, had survived with serious injuries. &nbsp;

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The incident became a defining moment in Biden’s life. It shaped the president’s persona and political career. He spent 35 years in Senate, eight years as vice-president to Barack Obama and now around a year as president. &nbsp;

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Biden had also recently started a speech in Minnesota by saying that how two the state’s former senators had helped him cope with the personal tragedy. &nbsp;

Biden later married Jill and had a daughter, Ashley. Both were present at the church along with others on Saturday. &nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden visited graves of first wife and infant daughter, who had died in a car crash, on Saturday. To pay respects to loved ones lost on the 49th anniversary of the mishap, Biden and family members thronged Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic church in Delaware, which is his home state.

US President Joe Biden visited graves of first wife and infant daughter, who had died in a car crash, on Saturday. To pay respects to loved ones lost on the 49th anniversary of the mishap, Biden and family members thronged Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic church in Delaware, which is his home state. Also Read: To save rare seabirds, US officials to air drop 3,000 pounds of rat poison on coastal islands In 1972, Biden’s first wife Neilia Biden and daughter Naomi had got killed in a car accident just after Delaware voters had elected the leader to the Senate. This morning, @POTUS @JoeBiden commemorated the 49th anniversary of the car crash that killed his first wife and infant daughter, visiting their graves at the Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church. Prayers for the entire family on this solemn day. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Eyt1k0DWb0 — Chris D. Jackson (@ChrisDJackson) December 18, 2021 × The mishap happened when they were going to pick up a Christmas tree. Beau and Hunter Biden, who were aged four and three at that time, had survived with serious injuries. President Biden and his very first wife Neilia Biden with young Hunter, Beau and little baby Naomi in 1971. Today, President Biden commemorates 49th anniversary of crash that killed his first wife Neilia and daughter Naomi. Prayers for the entire family on this solemn day 🙏. pic.twitter.com/xsqXtQfjVI — The 46 🇺🇲 #BuildBackBetter (@ajalexander944) December 18, 2021 × The incident became a defining moment in Biden’s life. It shaped the president’s persona and political career. He spent 35 years in Senate, eight years as vice-president to Barack Obama and now around a year as president. Also Read: 'Abundance of caution': CNN closes US offices for non-essential workers amid a surge in Covid cases Biden had also recently started a speech in Minnesota by saying that how two the state’s former senators had helped him cope with the personal tragedy. Biden later married Jill and had a daughter, Ashley. Both were present at the church along with others on Saturday. (With inputs from agencies)

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In an attempt to save rare seabirds, the California Coastal Commission in the United States has given a go ahead to a plan for air dropping rat poison on the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. It will help in&nbsp;curbing mice population on the islands.&nbsp;

This agency, which regulates coastline of California, approved the idea by voting 5-3 in its favour on Thursday night.&nbsp;

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According to the plan, around 3,000 pounds of rat poison will be air dropped from helicopters on the rocky islands off San Francisco coast, which are home to innumerable breeding birds. &nbsp;

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It wants to kill off mice brought to the island by boats, but activists say the poison will also kill any animals that eat them. <a href="https://t.co/NV3IbtKdMz">pic.twitter.com/NV3IbtKdMz</a>
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This move, however, will also need approval from US Fish and Wildlife Service regional director. Even then, it may take around two years before the programme actually gets underway, the officials said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The around 300,000-strong breeding seabirds at Farallon Islands refuge are being threatened by mice, which arrived at the island aboard ships over a century ago. &nbsp;

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In recent years, the population of mouse has exploded, which has attracted burrowing owls. These owls also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, the officials said. &nbsp;

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Protect our wildlife. Skip the poison. <a href="https://t.co/BUAzsVczB9">https://t.co/BUAzsVczB9</a> <a href="https://t.co/RiJLQ0wtWs">pic.twitter.com/RiJLQ0wtWs</a>
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At the meeting, Gerry McChesney, manager, wildlife refuge, said, "This project is necessary and is the right thing to do to stop the ecosystem carnage done by mice: A human-caused problem." &nbsp;

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In an attempt to save rare seabirds, the California Coastal Commission in the United States has given a go ahead to a plan for air dropping rat poison on the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

In an attempt to save rare seabirds, the California Coastal Commission in the United States has given a go ahead to a plan for air dropping rat poison on the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. It will help in curbing mice population on the islands. This agency, which regulates coastline of California, approved the idea by voting 5-3 in its favour on Thursday night. Also Read: After getting drugged with cocaine and flushed by owner, pet monkey recovers in UK According to the plan, around 3,000 pounds of rat poison will be air dropped from helicopters on the rocky islands off San Francisco coast, which are home to innumerable breeding birds. The government is planning to drop rat poison onto California islands that are home to vulnerable sea mammal + sea bird populations. It wants to kill off mice brought to the island by boats, but activists say the poison will also kill any animals that eat them. pic.twitter.com/NV3IbtKdMz — AJ+ (@ajplus) July 11, 2019 × This move, however, will also need approval from US Fish and Wildlife Service regional director. Even then, it may take around two years before the programme actually gets underway, the officials said. The around 300,000-strong breeding seabirds at Farallon Islands refuge are being threatened by mice, which arrived at the island aboard ships over a century ago. Also Read: Corals in the Great Barrier Reef could become target of mass bleaching In recent years, the population of mouse has exploded, which has attracted burrowing owls. These owls also prey on the ashy storm-petrel, the officials said. In April, radio-collared mountain lion P-47 was discovered dead in California after exposure to rat poison. Using indiscriminate control, such as poisons, causes undue suffering + devastation to our wild community. Protect our wildlife. Skip the poison. https://t.co/BUAzsVczB9 pic.twitter.com/RiJLQ0wtWs — Wolf Conservation Center (@nywolforg) July 23, 2019 × At the meeting, Gerry McChesney, manager, wildlife refuge, said, "This project is necessary and is the right thing to do to stop the ecosystem carnage done by mice: A human-caused problem." (With inputs from agencies)

To save rare seabirds, US officials to air drop 3,000 pounds of rat poison on coastal islands

In late March, Heather Davis and her then-fiancé, Nick Gray, gave a deposit to a nonprofit garden club venue in the Tampa, Florida, area for their Dec. 3 wedding. A signed contract followed days later. Then they were removed from the calendar, and their deposit was returned.

“I got an email telling me we had been bumped because they double booked,” said Davis, 29, a supply chain consultant for ArganoArbela, a technology consulting firm based in Irvine, California. “There was panic and anger. I thought, ‘This can’t be right, this can’t be real.’”

The couple’s search for a replacement site proved challenging. “Ninety-five percent of everything we looked at after we got the email was booked,” Davis said.

They then turned to a nontraditional option: a cigar factory.

Pandemic postponements paired with post-pandemic engagements have made finding availability at typical spaces — hotels, wineries, upscale restaurants and resorts — increasingly difficult.

As a result, many couples have been forced to get creative in their searches, considering everything from bowling alleys and movie theaters to bookstores and libraries. Here are four outside-the-box venues that can host nuptials.

Factories

The J.C. Newman Cigar Co. in Tampa, where Davis and Gray booked their wedding, is one of the country’s oldest family-owned cigar makers. Last year, the facility, which makes 50,000 to 60,000 machine-rolled cigars and 300 hand-rolled cigars daily, added events to their list.

“We didn’t realize it would be such a wanted experience,” said Karissa DiPillo, the company’s event and community partnership coordinator. “We thought we’d only get a few couples. We already have 23 weddings booked in 2022 with every Saturday in October and November taken.”

Aside from a lack of availability at more traditional venues, DiPillo attributed the upswing in interest to couples wanting distinctive spaces and experiences. “We do the cocktail hour on the first floor, which is where the store and museum are; our reception desk doubles as a bar, and cigar rolling machines are used as tables,” DiPillo said. “The second floor is the hospitality room where we do dinner and dancing. The third floor is where we have the ceremony.”

The space can accommodate 150 guests. The cost to rent one floor is $4,500; each additional floor is $500. The space is available for rent from 10 a.m. to midnight. Tables, chairs, parking and security are included. Catering is extra.

Bookstores

For bibliophiles, shops like Manhattan’s Housing Works Bookstore and the Strand offer nostalgic, romantic and cozy settings. The Strand hosts weddings in its rare book room; for events at Housing Works Bookstore, the lighting on its mahogany bookshelves is dimmed and votive candles are added to its spiral staircases. Ceremonies there usually happen in one of the nooks under the balconies, while sit-down dinners, cocktails and dancing occur on the main floor.

“Over the past four or five months we’ve seen a 40% increase in inquiries,” said Elizabeth Koke, creative director at Housing Works, a New York City-based nonprofit group with a focus on fighting AIDS and homelessness.

The organization’s mission, she added, “is appealing to folks who want to spend their special day giving back. All the proceeds go to Housing Works services: housing, health care and advocacy for social justice.”

At Housing Works Bookstore, Koke said that “the rate of bookings hasn’t changed, so we are still doing 40 to 50 weddings a year.” But, she said, “We are booking further in advance, especially since so many people want a Saturday.”

Capacity for a seated dinner is 135; for cocktails, it is 175. Costs for a five-hour event include a $5,000 tax-deductible membership fee, plus another $5,000 to $10,000 for bar pricing, rentals and staffing. Catering is additional.

Drive-In Movie Theaters

In 2016, Four Brothers Drive-In, and its adjacent restaurant in Amenia, New York, in Dutchess County, added weddings to their offerings. John Stefanopoulos, an owner of Four Brothers, along with the nearby Millerton Inn, in Millerton, New York, said bookings have increased since the start of the pandemic.

“Once COVID happened, people went nuts. It amplified the movement to do nontraditional weddings,” he said. “Couples are going to local places rather than franchises.”

Stefanopoulos cited the desire for off-the-beaten-path experiences and outdoor options as attractions. Plus, couples have the opportunity to play their favorite film in the background. “We usually do the reception and cocktail party on our patio,” he said. “The ceremony takes place under the tents, and dinner and dancing happen in front of the big screen so you can watch while you’re eating.”

An eight-hour event for up to 200 people at Four Brothers costs $30,000 to $45,000 for the space, movie, food and service. Add-ons like tents, tables, chairs, DJ, photographer and flowers, or any other arrangements that Four Brothers can provide, such as shuttle buses, will increase the cost by another $10,000 to $15,000.

Floral Studios

FlowerSchool New York is a floral design school by day and a venue space, known as ILA Penthouse, at night. Everything from designing, staffing, planning and executing the plant-focused menu happens in-house at its more than 4,000-square-foot space on the seventh floor of a building in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.

“The amount of venues and staffing has decreased while people getting married has increased,” said Calvert Crary, the school’s executive director, who estimates the space will host 100 weddings next year.

Crary said flowers are part of life’s celebratory occasions and speak to all guests. “A floral design studio makes sense to host a wedding because we have a strong aesthetic and tons of flowers,” he said. “Setting them up is really easy because they’re all here as opposed to moving them to another location.”

The space, which starts at $4,000 for a six-hour rental and costs $500 per hour after that, can accommodate 200 guests for cocktails or 150 for cocktails and dinner, and includes flowers and tables with décor, linens and chairs. In-house catering and botanically infused cocktails are priced per person in addition.

All of the décor, Crary added, “is either composted or reused by us. We have a strict no-single-use-plastics décor policy.”

In late March, Heather Davis and her then-fiancé, Nick Gray, gave a deposit to a nonprofit garden club venue in the Tampa, Florida, area for their Dec. 3 wedding.

In late March, Heather Davis and her then-fiancé, Nick Gray, gave a deposit to a nonprofit garden club venue in the Tampa, Florida, area for their Dec. 3 wedding. A signed contract followed days later. Then they were removed from the calendar, and their deposit was returned. “I got an email telling me we had been bumped because they double booked,” said Davis, 29, a supply chain consultant for ArganoArbela, a technology consulting firm based in Irvine, California. “There was panic and anger. I thought, ‘This can’t be right, this can’t be real.’” The couple’s search for a replacement site proved challenging. “Ninety-five percent of everything we looked at after we got the email was booked,” Davis said. They then turned to a nontraditional option: a cigar factory. Pandemic postponements paired with post-pandemic engagements have made finding availability at typical spaces — hotels, wineries, upscale restaurants and resorts — increasingly difficult. As a result, many couples have been forced to get creative in their searches, considering everything from bowling alleys and movie theaters to bookstores and libraries. Here are four outside-the-box venues that can host nuptials. Factories The J.C. Newman Cigar Co. in Tampa, where Davis and Gray booked their wedding, is one of the country’s oldest family-owned cigar makers. Last year, the facility, which makes 50,000 to 60,000 machine-rolled cigars and 300 hand-rolled cigars daily, added events to their list. “We didn’t realize it would be such a wanted experience,” said Karissa DiPillo, the company’s event and community partnership coordinator. “We thought we’d only get a few couples. We already have 23 weddings booked in 2022 with every Saturday in October and November taken.” Aside from a lack of availability at more traditional venues, DiPillo attributed the upswing in interest to couples wanting distinctive spaces and experiences. “We do the cocktail hour on the first floor, which is where the store and museum are; our reception desk doubles as a bar, and cigar rolling machines are used as tables,” DiPillo said. “The second floor is the hospitality room where we do dinner and dancing. The third floor is where we have the ceremony.” The space can accommodate 150 guests. The cost to rent one floor is $4,500; each additional floor is $500. The space is available for rent from 10 a.m. to midnight. Tables, chairs, parking and security are included. Catering is extra. Bookstores For bibliophiles, shops like Manhattan’s Housing Works Bookstore and the Strand offer nostalgic, romantic and cozy settings. The Strand hosts weddings in its rare book room; for events at Housing Works Bookstore, the lighting on its mahogany bookshelves is dimmed and votive candles are added to its spiral staircases. Ceremonies there usually happen in one of the nooks under the balconies, while sit-down dinners, cocktails and dancing occur on the main floor. “Over the past four or five months we’ve seen a 40% increase in inquiries,” said Elizabeth Koke, creative director at Housing Works, a New York City-based nonprofit group with a focus on fighting AIDS and homelessness. The organization’s mission, she added, “is appealing to folks who want to spend their special day giving back. All the proceeds go to Housing Works services: housing, health care and advocacy for social justice.” At Housing Works Bookstore, Koke said that “the rate of bookings hasn’t changed, so we are still doing 40 to 50 weddings a year.” But, she said, “We are booking further in advance, especially since so many people want a Saturday.” Capacity for a seated dinner is 135; for cocktails, it is 175. Costs for a five-hour event include a $5,000 tax-deductible membership fee, plus another $5,000 to $10,000 for bar pricing, rentals and staffing. Catering is additional. Drive-In Movie Theaters In 2016, Four Brothers Drive-In, and its adjacent restaurant in Amenia, New York, in Dutchess County, added weddings to their offerings. John Stefanopoulos, an owner of Four Brothers, along with the nearby Millerton Inn, in Millerton, New York, said bookings have increased since the start of the pandemic. “Once COVID happened, people went nuts. It amplified the movement to do nontraditional weddings,” he said. “Couples are going to local places rather than franchises.” Stefanopoulos cited the desire for off-the-beaten-path experiences and outdoor options as attractions. Plus, couples have the opportunity to play their favorite film in the background. “We usually do the reception and cocktail party on our patio,” he said. “The ceremony takes place under the tents, and dinner and dancing happen in front of the big screen so you can watch while you’re eating.” An eight-hour event for up to 200 people at Four Brothers costs $30,000 to $45,000 for the space, movie, food and service. Add-ons like tents, tables, chairs, DJ, photographer and flowers, or any other arrangements that Four Brothers can provide, such as shuttle buses, will increase the cost by another $10,000 to $15,000. Floral Studios FlowerSchool New York is a floral design school by day and a venue space, known as ILA Penthouse, at night. Everything from designing, staffing, planning and executing the plant-focused menu happens in-house at its more than 4,000-square-foot space on the seventh floor of a building in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. “The amount of venues and staffing has decreased while people getting married has increased,” said Calvert Crary, the school’s executive director, who estimates the space will host 100 weddings next year. Crary said flowers are part of life’s celebratory occasions and speak to all guests. “A floral design studio makes sense to host a wedding because we have a strong aesthetic and tons of flowers,” he said. “Setting them up is really easy because they’re all here as opposed to moving them to another location.” The space, which starts at $4,000 for a six-hour rental and costs $500 per hour after that, can accommodate 200 guests for cocktails or 150 for cocktails and dinner, and includes flowers and tables with décor, linens and chairs. In-house catering and botanically infused cocktails are priced per person in addition. All of the décor, Crary added, “is either composted or reused by us. We have a strict no-single-use-plastics décor policy.”

Wedding venues that go beyond the ballroom

In a bizarre incident, a pet monkey, who had been drugged with cocaine and flushed down a toilet by owner in UK, has been recovering, an animal sanctuary said. &nbsp;

The owner, Vicki Holland, who belongs to Newport, has been banned from keeping animals for life.

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The development comes after the police found video footage of the woman abusing Milly, the marmoset. &nbsp;

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) had rescued the animal. It was also housed at the Monkey World Sanctuary in Dorset. &nbsp;

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Dr Angela Cronin, who works at Monkey World, said that Milly had been "very, very traumatised" when she first arrived at the facility but it was like a "light switched on" when she started mixing with other marmosets. &nbsp;

The animal has already found a close companion in a fellow marmoset, Moon. &nbsp;

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Several reports of cruel behaviour have been witnessed around the world. Numerous governments have also laid down guidelines and formed laws to keep a check on these activities. &nbsp;

Not just this, several organisations around the world have been making concerted efforts for animals’ welfare in many ways. &nbsp;

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In a bizarre incident, a pet monkey, who had been drugged with cocaine and flushed down a toilet by owner in UK, has been recovering, an animal sanctuary said. The owner, Vicki Holland, who belongs to Newport, has been banned from keeping animals for life.

In a bizarre incident, a pet monkey, who had been drugged with cocaine and flushed down a toilet by owner in UK, has been recovering, an animal sanctuary said. The owner, Vicki Holland, who belongs to Newport, has been banned from keeping animals for life. Also Read: A bizarre accident? US official finds two alligators in SUV at mishap site The development comes after the police found video footage of the woman abusing Milly, the marmoset. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) had rescued the animal. It was also housed at the Monkey World Sanctuary in Dorset. **Upsetting content** We rescued marmoset Milly after footage revealed her owner attempting to flush her down the toilet and offering her drugs 😭🐒💔 We prosecuted, and Milly's now safe and sound at Monkey World: https://t.co/9CLsxKfn4Q #WorldMonkeyDay pic.twitter.com/PHL2la1vCr — RSPCA (England & Wales) (@RSPCA_official) December 14, 2021 × Dr Angela Cronin, who works at Monkey World, said that Milly had been "very, very traumatised" when she first arrived at the facility but it was like a "light switched on" when she started mixing with other marmosets. The animal has already found a close companion in a fellow marmoset, Moon. Also Read: Corals in the Great Barrier Reef could become target of mass bleaching Several reports of cruel behaviour have been witnessed around the world. Numerous governments have also laid down guidelines and formed laws to keep a check on these activities. Not just this, several organisations around the world have been making concerted efforts for animals’ welfare in many ways. (With inputs from agencies)

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