A UK citizen, Brian Marshall, may not like whisky but will surely thank it for the rest of his life. &nbsp;

Wondering, why? It’s because Marshall has just earned $39,726 (£29,750) by selling his collection of 4,000 miniature whisky bottles at an online auction on Sunday, as per SWNS. &nbsp;

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Marshall, who lives in Kettering, UK, has been collecting mini bottles of whisky since the 1980s. He has accumulated primarily Scotch bottles from all over the world. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The bottles include the ones from the US, Uruguay, Iraq and Australia, reported SWNS. &nbsp;

It all started for Marshall when a co-worker, who was himself collecting full-size bottles of whisky, recommended him to secure mini ones, he told SWNS. &nbsp;

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"When my mates asked why I collect whisky miniatures when I don’t even like the taste, I used to say, ‘Well, you buy cigarettes and at the end of the week all you have is a pile of ash, but I have my beautiful bottles to look at,’" Marshall said. &nbsp;

In his garage, Marshall collected and stored whisky bottles in over 130 boxes. &nbsp;

Not just this, he also collected some books on whisky and distilleries. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A UK citizen, Brian Marshall, may not like whisky but will surely thank it for the rest of his life. Wondering, why? It’s because Marshall has just earned $39,726 (£29,750) by selling his collection of 4,000 miniature whisky bottles at an online auction on Sunday, as per SWNS.

A UK citizen, Brian Marshall, may not like whisky but will surely thank it for the rest of his life. Wondering, why? It’s because Marshall has just earned $39,726 (£29,750) by selling his collection of 4,000 miniature whisky bottles at an online auction on Sunday, as per SWNS. Also Read: UK cops nab armed 19-year-old for entering Windsor Castle premises where Queen celebrates Christmas Marshall, who lives in Kettering, UK, has been collecting mini bottles of whisky since the 1980s. He has accumulated primarily Scotch bottles from all over the world. The bottles include the ones from the US, Uruguay, Iraq and Australia, reported SWNS. It all started for Marshall when a co-worker, who was himself collecting full-size bottles of whisky, recommended him to secure mini ones, he told SWNS. Also Read: Most voters not satisfied with how Brexit turned out; only 14% say it was better than expected "When my mates asked why I collect whisky miniatures when I don’t even like the taste, I used to say, ‘Well, you buy cigarettes and at the end of the week all you have is a pile of ash, but I have my beautiful bottles to look at,’" Marshall said. In his garage, Marshall collected and stored whisky bottles in over 130 boxes. Not just this, he also collected some books on whisky and distilleries. (With inputs from agencies)

Whisky non-lover sells 4,000-piece mini bottle ensemble collection for $40,000

Who says Santa and reindeers are inseparable? Well, they can go their own way. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In a celebration on Christmas, several Santas ditched reindeers and sleigh to hop on surfboard in US state of Florida. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The moment came at Cocoa Beach on Friday when numerous surfers entered water donning Santa costumes to celebrate the holiday and benefit local charities. &nbsp;

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For the 12th annual Surfing Santas event, over 10,000 spectators travelled to Space Coast in Florida. They witnessed more than 400 surfers have fun with waves for a good cause. &nbsp;

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Last year, the event had got cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. &nbsp;&nbsp;

However, ‘Surfing Santas’ went all out with a six-city block venue at 3 Minutemen Causeway Beach this year. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/on-christmas-50-vehicles-pile-up-in-major-crash-at-snowy-us-stretch-say-reports-440111" hreflang="en">On Christmas, 50 vehicles pile-up in major crash at snowy US stretch, say reports</a>

The event was kicked off by former New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie on Friday morning. He had jumped out of a helicopter into the Atlantic Ocean while wearing a costume of Santa. &nbsp;

Costume contests, space-themed goodies, Hawaiian dancers and a visit from Santa Claus were the other attractions on the day. &nbsp;

The organisation also raised a record $62,000 by selling T-shirts at the event, a media representative for Surfing Santas told Fox News Digital. The proceeds will be donated to Florida-based charities. &nbsp;

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Who says Santa and reindeers are inseparable? Well, they can go their own way. In a celebration on Christmas, several Santas ditched reindeers and sleigh to hop on surfboard in US state of Florida.

Who says Santa and reindeers are inseparable? Well, they can go their own way. In a celebration on Christmas, several Santas ditched reindeers and sleigh to hop on surfboard in US state of Florida. The moment came at Cocoa Beach on Friday when numerous surfers entered water donning Santa costumes to celebrate the holiday and benefit local charities. Also Read: Santa Claus's 'house' in North Pole goes under hammer, gets listed for $1 million For the 12th annual Surfing Santas event, over 10,000 spectators travelled to Space Coast in Florida. They witnessed more than 400 surfers have fun with waves for a good cause. × Last year, the event had got cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, ‘Surfing Santas’ went all out with a six-city block venue at 3 Minutemen Causeway Beach this year. Also Read: On Christmas, 50 vehicles pile-up in major crash at snowy US stretch, say reports The event was kicked off by former New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie on Friday morning. He had jumped out of a helicopter into the Atlantic Ocean while wearing a costume of Santa. Costume contests, space-themed goodies, Hawaiian dancers and a visit from Santa Claus were the other attractions on the day. The organisation also raised a record $62,000 by selling T-shirts at the event, a media representative for Surfing Santas told Fox News Digital. The proceeds will be donated to Florida-based charities. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Several Santas ditch reindeer, celebrate Christmas with surfboard in US

I will leave the savvy political analysis to others. I don’t know why Sen. Joe Manchin apparently decided to go back on an explicit promise he made to President Joe Biden. Naïvely, I thought that even in this era of norm-breaking, honoring a deal you have just made would be one of the last norms to go, since a reputation for keeping your word once given is useful even to highly cynical politicians. I also do not know what, if anything, can be saved from the Build Back Better framework.

What I do know is that there will be huge human and, yes, economic costs if Biden’s moderate but crucial spending plans fall by the wayside.

Failure to enact a decent social agenda would condemn millions of American children to poor health and low earnings in adulthood — because that is what growing up in poverty does. It would condemn millions more to inadequate medical care and financial ruin if they got ill, because that is what happens when people lack adequate health insurance. It would condemn hundreds of thousands, maybe more, to unnecessary illness and premature death from air pollution, even aside from the intensified risk of climate catastrophe.

I am not speculating here. There is overwhelming evidence that children in low-income families who receive financial aid are significantly healthier and more productive than those who didn’t once they become adults. Uninsured Americans often lack access to needed medical care and face unaffordable bills. And studies show that policies to mitigate climate change will also yield major health benefits from cleaner air over the next decade.

As an aside, it is not clear how many Americans realize the extent to which we are falling behind other nations in terms of meeting basic human needs. For example, I still keep running into people who believe that we have the world’s highest life expectancy, when the reality is that we can expect to live between three and five fewer years than citizens of most European countries.

There are also, by the way, large and growing gaps between U.S. states. In 1979, life expectancy in West Virginia was only about 14 months shorter than in New York; by 2016, the gap had widened to six years. And yes, Manchin’s home state would benefit immensely from the social spending its Democratic senator seems determined to block.

The weakness of the U.S. social safety net also has economic consequences. It is true that we still have high gross domestic product per capita — but that is largely because Americans take far less vacation time than their counterparts abroad, which means that they produce more because they work more hours. In other ways we lag. Even before the pandemic, Americans in their prime working years were less likely to be employed than citizens of Canada or many European countries, probably in part because we do not help adults stay in the workforce by providing child care and parental leave.

But can we afford to make our lives better? One answer is that other rich countries seem to manage it just fine. Another answer is that Manchin’s objections to the proposed legislation evaporate under scrutiny.

Manchin asserted that the Congressional Budget Office determined that the cost of the bill is “upwards of $4.5 trillion.” No, it didn’t. That was a Republican-demanded estimate of outlays — not the considerably smaller impact on the deficit — under the assumption that everything in the legislation would be made permanent, which isn’t what the bill says. And if Congress did vote to extend programs like the child tax credit, it would probably also vote for revenue offsets. The budget office analysis of the legislation as actually written — which found it roughly deficit-neutral — is a much better guide to its likely fiscal impact than this rigged hypothetical.

As for Manchin’s claim that we have a “staggering” national debt, maybe it is worth noting that federal interest payments as a percentage of GDP are only half what they were under Ronald Reagan, and that if you adjust for inflation — as you should — they are basically zero.

What about inflation? The proposed spending in Build Back Better is spread over multiple years, so it wouldn’t do a lot to raise overall demand in the near term — the first-year addition to the deficit would be just 0.6% of GDP, which isn’t enough to make much difference to inflation in any model I know. Besides, the Federal Reserve has just made it clear that it is ready to raise interest rates if inflation does not subside, so government spending should matter even less.

As I said, I am not going to try to analyze Manchin’s thought processes, and I will leave it to others to speculate about his personal motives. What I can say is that the letter he released to explain why he said what he said on Fox News doesn’t read like a carefully worked-out policy statement; it doesn’t even read like a coherent ideological manifesto. Indeed, it feels rushed — a grab bag of Republican talking points hastily trotted out in an attempt to justify his abrupt betrayal and to portray himself as a victim.

Sorry, but no. America — not a senator who is taking heat for a broken promise — is the victim in this story.

I will leave the savvy political analysis to others. I don’t know why Sen. Joe Manchin apparently decided to go back on an explicit promise he made to President Joe Biden.

I will leave the savvy political analysis to others. I don’t know why Sen. Joe Manchin apparently decided to go back on an explicit promise he made to President Joe Biden. Naïvely, I thought that even in this era of norm-breaking, honoring a deal you have just made would be one of the last norms to go, since a reputation for keeping your word once given is useful even to highly cynical politicians. I also do not know what, if anything, can be saved from the Build Back Better framework. What I do know is that there will be huge human and, yes, economic costs if Biden’s moderate but crucial spending plans fall by the wayside. Failure to enact a decent social agenda would condemn millions of American children to poor health and low earnings in adulthood — because that is what growing up in poverty does. It would condemn millions more to inadequate medical care and financial ruin if they got ill, because that is what happens when people lack adequate health insurance. It would condemn hundreds of thousands, maybe more, to unnecessary illness and premature death from air pollution, even aside from the intensified risk of climate catastrophe. I am not speculating here. There is overwhelming evidence that children in low-income families who receive financial aid are significantly healthier and more productive than those who didn’t once they become adults. Uninsured Americans often lack access to needed medical care and face unaffordable bills. And studies show that policies to mitigate climate change will also yield major health benefits from cleaner air over the next decade. As an aside, it is not clear how many Americans realize the extent to which we are falling behind other nations in terms of meeting basic human needs. For example, I still keep running into people who believe that we have the world’s highest life expectancy, when the reality is that we can expect to live between three and five fewer years than citizens of most European countries. There are also, by the way, large and growing gaps between U.S. states. In 1979, life expectancy in West Virginia was only about 14 months shorter than in New York; by 2016, the gap had widened to six years. And yes, Manchin’s home state would benefit immensely from the social spending its Democratic senator seems determined to block. The weakness of the U.S. social safety net also has economic consequences. It is true that we still have high gross domestic product per capita — but that is largely because Americans take far less vacation time than their counterparts abroad, which means that they produce more because they work more hours. In other ways we lag. Even before the pandemic, Americans in their prime working years were less likely to be employed than citizens of Canada or many European countries, probably in part because we do not help adults stay in the workforce by providing child care and parental leave. But can we afford to make our lives better? One answer is that other rich countries seem to manage it just fine. Another answer is that Manchin’s objections to the proposed legislation evaporate under scrutiny. Manchin asserted that the Congressional Budget Office determined that the cost of the bill is “upwards of $4.5 trillion.” No, it didn’t. That was a Republican-demanded estimate of outlays — not the considerably smaller impact on the deficit — under the assumption that everything in the legislation would be made permanent, which isn’t what the bill says. And if Congress did vote to extend programs like the child tax credit, it would probably also vote for revenue offsets. The budget office analysis of the legislation as actually written — which found it roughly deficit-neutral — is a much better guide to its likely fiscal impact than this rigged hypothetical. As for Manchin’s claim that we have a “staggering” national debt, maybe it is worth noting that federal interest payments as a percentage of GDP are only half what they were under Ronald Reagan, and that if you adjust for inflation — as you should — they are basically zero. What about inflation? The proposed spending in Build Back Better is spread over multiple years, so it wouldn’t do a lot to raise overall demand in the near term — the first-year addition to the deficit would be just 0.6% of GDP, which isn’t enough to make much difference to inflation in any model I know. Besides, the Federal Reserve has just made it clear that it is ready to raise interest rates if inflation does not subside, so government spending should matter even less. As I said, I am not going to try to analyze Manchin’s thought processes, and I will leave it to others to speculate about his personal motives. What I can say is that the letter he released to explain why he said what he said on Fox News doesn’t read like a carefully worked-out policy statement; it doesn’t even read like a coherent ideological manifesto. Indeed, it feels rushed — a grab bag of Republican talking points hastily trotted out in an attempt to justify his abrupt betrayal and to portray himself as a victim. Sorry, but no. America — not a senator who is taking heat for a broken promise — is the victim in this story.

What we lose if we don’t build back better

Anything is possible nowadays. All you need to do is just think and technological advancements will do the rest. &nbsp;

Well, we are not kidding, it’s true. &nbsp;

A paralysed man, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has been able to make a post on social media “using only direct thought” in Australia on Thursday.&nbsp;

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Philip O’Keefe has the&nbsp;disease, which causes paralysis. But still he is able to share thoughts with others by involving no muscle activity whatsoever. It has been made possible by a company called Synchron.

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The post made by 62-year-old O’Keefe on Twitter said, “I created this tweet just by thinking it.” It was posted to the account of Synchron CEO Thomas Oxley. &nbsp;

As per the firm, the ‘first direct-thought tweet’ was made wirelessly by brain of O’Keefe. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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After ALS led to progressive paralysis, O’Keefe got a brain computer interface, which is called ‘Stentrode’, installed in 2020. &nbsp;

The implant has been “designed to enable patients to wirelessly control digital devices through thought.” It has been inserted via jugular vein in order to avoid drilling into the skull. &nbsp;

“Now, I just think about where on the computer I want to click, and I can email, bank, shop, and now message the world via Twitter,” the company cited O’Keefe as saying – or thinking. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Anything is possible nowadays. All you need to do is just think and technological advancements will do the rest. Well, we are not kidding, it’s true. A paralysed man, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has been able to make a post on social media “using only direct thought” in Australia on Thursday.

Anything is possible nowadays. All you need to do is just think and technological advancements will do the rest. Well, we are not kidding, it’s true. A paralysed man, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has been able to make a post on social media “using only direct thought” in Australia on Thursday. Also Read: Now, China develops AI 'prosecutor' Philip O’Keefe has the disease, which causes paralysis. But still he is able to share thoughts with others by involving no muscle activity whatsoever. It has been made possible by a company called Synchron. no need for keystrokes or voices. I created this tweet just by thinking it. #helloworldbci — Thomas Oxley (@tomoxl) December 23, 2021 × The post made by 62-year-old O’Keefe on Twitter said, “I created this tweet just by thinking it.” It was posted to the account of Synchron CEO Thomas Oxley. As per the firm, the ‘first direct-thought tweet’ was made wirelessly by brain of O’Keefe. Also Read | Social networking in Stone Age: 50,000-year-old social network discovered in Africa After ALS led to progressive paralysis, O’Keefe got a brain computer interface, which is called ‘Stentrode’, installed in 2020. The implant has been “designed to enable patients to wirelessly control digital devices through thought.” It has been inserted via jugular vein in order to avoid drilling into the skull. “Now, I just think about where on the computer I want to click, and I can email, bank, shop, and now message the world via Twitter,” the company cited O’Keefe as saying – or thinking. (With inputs from agencies)

Implant helps paralysed man make social media post with just thought in Australia

In a Christmas package, SpaceX seems to have sent laundry detergent along with presents and turkey to astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday. &nbsp;

Manufactured by Proctor and Gamble, the detergent seems to be a part of an experiment to see that can clothes be washed in space effectively. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In June, the experiment was announced in a press release. &nbsp;

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Currently, astronauts wear clothes several times before they are replaced completely with new ones, which are sent from Earth. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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"Without a proper laundry solution, 160 pounds of clothing per crew member per year are launched to ISS. Human roundtrip missions to Mars could be two to three years in length," the press release said. &nbsp;

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Mark Sivik, senior director and research fellow, Proctor and Gamble, told Space.com, "Once you start having extended trips out in space, laundry is a must-have. What we've developed here is fully degradable and designed to work within the space station's closed-loop system." &nbsp;

If the experiment gets successful, the detergent will help astronauts wash clothes in space. It would be helpful in long trips, such as to Mars, in the future. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a Christmas package, SpaceX seems to have sent laundry detergent along with presents and turkey to astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday.

In a Christmas package, SpaceX seems to have sent laundry detergent along with presents and turkey to astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday. Manufactured by Proctor and Gamble, the detergent seems to be a part of an experiment to see that can clothes be washed in space effectively. Stage separation confirmed! The @SpaceX Dragon is now floating freely and flying toward the @Space_Station with science, supplies, and holiday treats aboard for the @NASA_Astronauts. pic.twitter.com/ncOPLLXNgd — NASA (@NASA) December 21, 2021 × In June, the experiment was announced in a press release. Also Read | Watch: Finally, James Webb Space Telescope scales sky on Christmas Currently, astronauts wear clothes several times before they are replaced completely with new ones, which are sent from Earth. Ready for launch! 🚀 @Tide is taking its low-resource 🧺 detergent solution to space aboard @SpaceX CRS-24 – scheduled for launch at 5:06 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 21 (weather permitting). Read more: https://t.co/Qx8Mf9M8IC pic.twitter.com/IIiinmgoTU — Procter & Gamble (@ProcterGamble) December 20, 2021 × "Without a proper laundry solution, 160 pounds of clothing per crew member per year are launched to ISS. Human roundtrip missions to Mars could be two to three years in length," the press release said. Also Read: Explainer: What is James Webb Space Telescope that is set to be launched today Mark Sivik, senior director and research fellow, Proctor and Gamble, told Space.com, "Once you start having extended trips out in space, laundry is a must-have. What we've developed here is fully degradable and designed to work within the space station's closed-loop system." If the experiment gets successful, the detergent will help astronauts wash clothes in space. It would be helpful in long trips, such as to Mars, in the future. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX sends detergent to space to help astronauts wash clothes

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Sunday took a dig at former PM Nawaz Sharif by offering to buy an air ticket if he wants to return to the country. &nbsp;

The 71-year-old PML-N chief is currently living in London since he went to the UK for medical treatment in 2019.&nbsp;

"If Nawaz Sharif is returning, I offer him a ticket out of my own pocket," he said. &nbsp;

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The remarks come amidst rumours and statements that Sharif may stage a comeback sooner than expected. &nbsp;

In a recent statement, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former National Assembly speaker Ayaz Sadiq had hinted Sharif’s return. &nbsp;

The PML-N's current president and younger brother of Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, and the Pakistan People's Party leader and former president Asif Ali Zardari "are the most corrupt people of this country," said Rashid. &nbsp;

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Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government will surely complete its tenure until 2023, stressed the minister. &nbsp;

Maryam Nawaz, daughter of the former PM, last week said that Sharif may come back soon. She, however, refused to share any timeline for it. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Sunday took a dig at former PM Nawaz Sharif by offering to buy an air ticket if he wants to return to the country.

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Sunday took a dig at former PM Nawaz Sharif by offering to buy an air ticket if he wants to return to the country. The 71-year-old PML-N chief is currently living in London since he went to the UK for medical treatment in 2019. "If Nawaz Sharif is returning, I offer him a ticket out of my own pocket," he said. Also Read: Pakistan backs Tablighi Jamaat after Saudi ban The remarks come amidst rumours and statements that Sharif may stage a comeback sooner than expected. In a recent statement, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former National Assembly speaker Ayaz Sadiq had hinted Sharif’s return. The PML-N's current president and younger brother of Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, and the Pakistan People's Party leader and former president Asif Ali Zardari "are the most corrupt people of this country," said Rashid. Also Read: Pakistan PM's party hits reset, to undergo major overhaul, says report Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government will surely complete its tenure until 2023, stressed the minister. Maryam Nawaz, daughter of the former PM, last week said that Sharif may come back soon. She, however, refused to share any timeline for it. (With inputs from agencies)

Pak interior minister takes a dig at Nawaz Sharif, says will buy air ticket if he comes back

The world is changing at a rapid pace. What was special earlier is common nowadays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Space travel has also seen it lately. In the past, only scientific explorers used to venture out in space to find several answers but now, it has become a way to spend leisure time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Due to the advancement and commercialisation, space tourism has become a reality.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Several big conglomerates have entered this arena, which is highly lucrative.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/spacex-sends-detergent-to-space-to-help-astronauts-wash-clothes-439990" hreflang="en">SpaceX sends detergent to space to help astronauts wash clothes</a>

Not just this, the competition in the industry has already heat up. Nowadays, Elon Musk's SpaceX has been running missions for sending tourists to space. It has also been working on several other missions in coordination with NASA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic and Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin have also completed their maiden flights. Many billionaires, such as Japanese tycoon Yusaku Maezawa, Branson and others, have already visited space.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Apart from billionaires, several others have also reached space or the International Space Station.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A US-based firm Space Adventures, which is headed by Tom Shelley, have sent around eight tourists to the ISS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The industry is also facing significant criticism due to its carbon footprint. This comes at a time when the world is looking to fight climate change in a do or die situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Some companies are using cleaner fuel for space travel but some are not.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virgin Galactic has said that it looks to hold 400 flights a year in future. It shows that the popularity of space tourism will surely increase manifold.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

This may lead to huge amount of greenhouse gas emissions. So, it is important to find a fine balance between advancement in the form of space tourism and solution of climate change issues.&nbsp;

So, this kind of&nbsp;tourism may help in transportation of people to other planets but it may result in destruction of the Earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The world is changing at a rapid pace. What was special earlier is common nowadays. Space travel has also seen it lately. In the past, only scientific explorers used to venture out in space to find several answers but now, it has become a way to spend leisure time.

The world is changing at a rapid pace. What was special earlier is common nowadays. Space travel has also seen it lately. In the past, only scientific explorers used to venture out in space to find several answers but now, it has become a way to spend leisure time. Due to the advancement and commercialisation, space tourism has become a reality. Several big conglomerates have entered this arena, which is highly lucrative. Also Read: SpaceX sends detergent to space to help astronauts wash clothes Not just this, the competition in the industry has already heat up. Nowadays, Elon Musk's SpaceX has been running missions for sending tourists to space. It has also been working on several other missions in coordination with NASA. Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic and Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin have also completed their maiden flights. Many billionaires, such as Japanese tycoon Yusaku Maezawa, Branson and others, have already visited space. Apart from billionaires, several others have also reached space or the International Space Station. A US-based firm Space Adventures, which is headed by Tom Shelley, have sent around eight tourists to the ISS. Also Read | Watch: Finally, revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope scales sky on Christmas The industry is also facing significant criticism due to its carbon footprint. This comes at a time when the world is looking to fight climate change in a do or die situation. Some companies are using cleaner fuel for space travel but some are not. Virgin Galactic has said that it looks to hold 400 flights a year in future. It shows that the popularity of space tourism will surely increase manifold. This may lead to huge amount of greenhouse gas emissions. So, it is important to find a fine balance between advancement in the form of space tourism and solution of climate change issues. So, this kind of tourism may help in transportation of people to other planets but it may result in destruction of the Earth.

Weekend Special: Will space tourism's phenomenal rise benefit world?

Climate change has been threatening the existence of life on Earth for quite some time. Be it the rise is sea level or regular occurrence of natural calamities, the issue has been causing numerous problems. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It is high time to realise that the problem is real and needs immediate attention. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Although several summits have been held till now by world leaders to find a solution, it is important to act before it's too late. &nbsp;

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A UN report has already warned that if world fails to change, it will face catastrophic temperature rises of at least 2.7C. It may unleash a spate of natural horrors. &nbsp; &nbsp;

According to the report, there is a need to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C. In order to actually achieve this goal, it is important to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. &nbsp;&nbsp;

But the million-dollar question is that can we make it possible. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Currently, numerous vehicles, power plants and businesses use fossil fuels in one or the other forms. Several crucial things run on it and it is also connected to livelihood of numerous people. &nbsp;

It has also become a crucial part of several lives across the world. So, it may not be an easy task to just stop its use overnight. &nbsp;

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Not just this, several countries get major part of their revenues from the sale of oil. If it gets stopped, there will be a huge humanitarian crisis. &nbsp;

Alternate ways of fuel, such as solar energy, nuclear energy, wind energy, etc are yet to get this popular and will take numerous years to give immense competition to the fossil fuels. &nbsp; &nbsp;

And as numerous processes, vehicles and plants are linked to fossil fuels, it will also be an ardent task to phase it out soon. &nbsp;

Although it may be difficult to shun its use but the survival of human race depends on it. So, let’s see how the world solves this riddle.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Climate change has been threatening the existence of life on Earth for quite some time. Be it the rise is sea level or regular occurrence of natural calamities, the issue has been causing numerous problems.

Climate change has been threatening the existence of life on Earth for quite some time. Be it the rise is sea level or regular occurrence of natural calamities, the issue has been causing numerous problems. It is high time to realise that the problem is real and needs immediate attention. Although several summits have been held till now by world leaders to find a solution, it is important to act before it's too late. Also Read: Not withholding gas supplies to Europe, says Russia A UN report has already warned that if world fails to change, it will face catastrophic temperature rises of at least 2.7C. It may unleash a spate of natural horrors. According to the report, there is a need to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C. In order to actually achieve this goal, it is important to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. But the million-dollar question is that can we make it possible. Currently, numerous vehicles, power plants and businesses use fossil fuels in one or the other forms. Several crucial things run on it and it is also connected to livelihood of numerous people. It has also become a crucial part of several lives across the world. So, it may not be an easy task to just stop its use overnight. Also Read | China advances in nuclear power with world's first small modular nuclear reactor Not just this, several countries get major part of their revenues from the sale of oil. If it gets stopped, there will be a huge humanitarian crisis. Alternate ways of fuel, such as solar energy, nuclear energy, wind energy, etc are yet to get this popular and will take numerous years to give immense competition to the fossil fuels. And as numerous processes, vehicles and plants are linked to fossil fuels, it will also be an ardent task to phase it out soon. Although it may be difficult to shun its use but the survival of human race depends on it. So, let’s see how the world solves this riddle.

Weekend Special: Will the world reduce its dependence on fossil fuels?

Coronavirus pandemic has changed the world to a great extent. Now, it seems the issues brought in due to the crisis seems to have been threatening the New York’s famed $1 street pizza in the US. &nbsp;

The rising costs of the rent, cheese, oil, wheat and meat coupled with scarcity of pizza boxes and spotty deliveries have forced the owners of eateries to consider hiking the price of the offering.

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In the city, there are around 1,700 pizzerias. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The existence of the $1 street pizza outlets has always been dependent on fast and high-volume trade. But it is being threatened due to the pandemic. &nbsp;

It seems to be a cause of concern for many New Yorkers, who earn low-income in the costly city. &nbsp;

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Abdul Muhammad, owner, 99 Cent Fresh Pizza, which is an eight-location chain in Manhattan, said for the first time since opening in 2001, he may have to raise the price of the slice if costs continue to increase. “I have to think about it because my customers, many of them unemployed and struggling to make rent, can’t afford to pay more,” Muhammad added. &nbsp;

“People in New York love dollar-slice pizza because they’re everywhere around the city and they’re open late. Whenever you need to grab a bite, and don’t know what to have, you can have a slice and you’re good to go,” said NYU data science graduate Bishank Gaglani. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Coronavirus pandemic has changed the world to a great extent. Now, it seems the issues brought in due to the crisis seems to have been threatening the New York’s famed $1 street pizza in the US.

Coronavirus pandemic has changed the world to a great extent. Now, it seems the issues brought in due to the crisis seems to have been threatening the New York’s famed $1 street pizza in the US. The rising costs of the rent, cheese, oil, wheat and meat coupled with scarcity of pizza boxes and spotty deliveries have forced the owners of eateries to consider hiking the price of the offering. Also Read: On Christmas, 50 vehicles pile-up in major crash at snowy US stretch, say reports In the city, there are around 1,700 pizzerias. The existence of the $1 street pizza outlets has always been dependent on fast and high-volume trade. But it is being threatened due to the pandemic. It seems to be a cause of concern for many New Yorkers, who earn low-income in the costly city. Also Read: Santa Claus's 'house' in North Pole goes under hammer, gets listed for $1 million Abdul Muhammad, owner, 99 Cent Fresh Pizza, which is an eight-location chain in Manhattan, said for the first time since opening in 2001, he may have to raise the price of the slice if costs continue to increase. “I have to think about it because my customers, many of them unemployed and struggling to make rent, can’t afford to pay more,” Muhammad added. “People in New York love dollar-slice pizza because they’re everywhere around the city and they’re open late. Whenever you need to grab a bite, and don’t know what to have, you can have a slice and you’re good to go,” said NYU data science graduate Bishank Gaglani. (With inputs from agencies)

Rising costs may slide New York’s famed $1 street pizza off table in US

A home, listed as Santa Claus's house in the "North Pole", is up for auction. The property has been listed for more than $1 million. &nbsp;

The listing of the property on a real estate website Zillow, said, "A winter lover's paradise nestled on 25 idyllic acres."&nbsp;

According to the listing, the house has been constructed in 1822. In 2016, it was initially listed on the website for the estimated value of $656,957. &nbsp;

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In five years, the value of the property has grown significantly. It has been now valued at $1,031,401. &nbsp;

There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the house, which is spread in over 2,500 square feet. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It also features a river rock fireplace, which stretches from the floor to the ceiling. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Not just this, the property also has a gourmet oven with 12 cookie settings and hot cocoa tap. &nbsp;

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The listing said that the house also has a main cabin, toy-making facility, sleigh garage, reindeer stables and nearby elf houses. &nbsp;

Although the real Santa’s home is not for sale, anyone can get a virtual tour of the property. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A home, listed as Santa Claus's house in the "North Pole", is up for auction. The property has been listed for more than $1 million. The listing of the property on a real estate website Zillow, said, "A winter lover's paradise nestled on 25 idyllic acres.

A home, listed as Santa Claus's house in the "North Pole", is up for auction. The property has been listed for more than $1 million. The listing of the property on a real estate website Zillow, said, "A winter lover's paradise nestled on 25 idyllic acres." According to the listing, the house has been constructed in 1822. In 2016, it was initially listed on the website for the estimated value of $656,957. Also Read: UK cops nab teen for entering Windsor Castle where Queen celebrates Christmas In five years, the value of the property has grown significantly. It has been now valued at $1,031,401. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the house, which is spread in over 2,500 square feet. It also features a river rock fireplace, which stretches from the floor to the ceiling. Not just this, the property also has a gourmet oven with 12 cookie settings and hot cocoa tap. Also Read: On Christmas, 50 vehicles pile-up in major crash at snowy US stretch, say reports The listing said that the house also has a main cabin, toy-making facility, sleigh garage, reindeer stables and nearby elf houses. Although the real Santa’s home is not for sale, anyone can get a virtual tour of the property. (With inputs from agencies)

Santa Claus's 'house' in North Pole goes under hammer, gets listed for $1 million

On responding to reports of a security breach, police in the UK have arrested an armed intruder on Saturday. &nbsp;

On Christmas Day, the person had entered the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth is celebrating the festival with family. &nbsp;

According to the police, the breach was reported around 8:30 am local time. &nbsp;

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In a statement, Thames Valley Police Superintendent Rebecca Mears said that security protocols were initiated by the officials "within moments of the man entering the grounds." &nbsp;

The suspect, who is a 19-year-old teen from Southampton, could not enter any buildings, Mears said as reported by CBS News. &nbsp;

The teen is in custody and a probe is going on in the case, the report said. &nbsp;

"The teen has been arrested on suspicion of breach or trespass of a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon. We do not believe there is a wider danger to the public," Mears added. &nbsp;

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After cancelling the traditional plans of visiting Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth of Britain is spending Christmas this year at the castle along with Prince Charles and Camilla, who is the Duchess of Cornwall. &nbsp;

Although the royal family usually spends Christmas and the New Year at Sandringham House in Berkshire, it decided to celebrate the holiday at this castle due to the rising COVID-19 cases, as per the UK media. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

On responding to reports of a security breach, police in the UK have arrested an armed intruder on Saturday. On Christmas Day, the person had entered the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth is celebrating the festival with family.

On responding to reports of a security breach, police in the UK have arrested an armed intruder on Saturday. On Christmas Day, the person had entered the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth is celebrating the festival with family. According to the police, the breach was reported around 8:30 am local time. Also Read | Watch: Finally, revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope scales sky on Christmas In a statement, Thames Valley Police Superintendent Rebecca Mears said that security protocols were initiated by the officials "within moments of the man entering the grounds." The suspect, who is a 19-year-old teen from Southampton, could not enter any buildings, Mears said as reported by CBS News. The teen is in custody and a probe is going on in the case, the report said. "The teen has been arrested on suspicion of breach or trespass of a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon. We do not believe there is a wider danger to the public," Mears added. Also Read: US mother safeguards Christmas tree decorated by son before demise After cancelling the traditional plans of visiting Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth of Britain is spending Christmas this year at the castle along with Prince Charles and Camilla, who is the Duchess of Cornwall. Although the royal family usually spends Christmas and the New Year at Sandringham House in Berkshire, it decided to celebrate the holiday at this castle due to the rising COVID-19 cases, as per the UK media. (With inputs from agencies)

UK cops nab armed 19-year-old for entering Windsor Castle premises where Queen celebrates Christmas

Although accidents are common at snowy highways but slowly major pile-ups of crashed vehicles also seem to have been becoming a norm in the bad weather in the US. &nbsp;

In a latest development, around 50 vehicles or more became a part of the pile-up at a stretch of snowy eastbound Interstate 94 in&nbsp;Minnesota state of the United States&nbsp;on Christmas Day. &nbsp;

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The highway&nbsp;was finally reopened after clearing of vehicles by officials in around three-and-a-half hours, according to the reports. &nbsp;

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It had begun around 11 am on Saturday and the road had been cleared by around 2.30 pm, reported FOX 9 of Minneapolis. &nbsp;

The crash had actually started with just two vehicles and as the collision had blocked the roadway, it led other vehicles to crash after arriving at the spot leading to the major pile-up, Minnesota state troopers told the station. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The pile-up occurred between Fergus Falls and Alexandria in western Minnesota, which lies northwest of the Twin Cities area. &nbsp;

Although no serious injuries or fatalities were reported, a man was sent to hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, said the report. &nbsp;

Many vehicles in the pile-up were semi tractor-trailers, the Star-Tribune of Minneapolis reported. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Although accidents are common at snowy highways but slowly major pile-ups of crashed vehicles also seem to have been becoming a norm in the bad weather in the US.

Although accidents are common at snowy highways but slowly major pile-ups of crashed vehicles also seem to have been becoming a norm in the bad weather in the US. In a latest development, around 50 vehicles or more became a part of the pile-up at a stretch of snowy eastbound Interstate 94 in Minnesota state of the United States on Christmas Day. Also Read: Over 6,000 flights grounded globally over Christmas weekend amid Omicron surge The highway was finally reopened after clearing of vehicles by officials in around three-and-a-half hours, according to the reports. #MSPcrash the multi-vehicle crash from earlier today occurred at approx 11:12am on I94 EB near exit77 (Ashby.) There were approx 35-40 vehs that were damaged in this incident & another 30-40 vehs that were involved but no damage (slid off road/etc) no life threat inj & remains — Sgt. Jesse Grabow (@MSPPIO_NW) December 25, 2021 × It had begun around 11 am on Saturday and the road had been cleared by around 2.30 pm, reported FOX 9 of Minneapolis. The crash had actually started with just two vehicles and as the collision had blocked the roadway, it led other vehicles to crash after arriving at the spot leading to the major pile-up, Minnesota state troopers told the station. Also Read: In horrific shark attack, US male surfer loses life in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve The pile-up occurred between Fergus Falls and Alexandria in western Minnesota, which lies northwest of the Twin Cities area. Although no serious injuries or fatalities were reported, a man was sent to hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, said the report. Many vehicles in the pile-up were semi tractor-trailers, the Star-Tribune of Minneapolis reported. (With inputs from agencies)

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