<p>A massive fire broke out after a train derailed on Friday night in northeastern Ohio. The fire broke out when the train was reportedly near the Pennsylvania state border, following which the evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents were issued. So far, there are no reports of casualties either due to derailment or the fire that ensued soon after.</p>

<p>There was no immediate information about what caused the derailment or what the train carried.</p>

<h2><strong>Ohio train fire: Where did it happen?</strong></h2>

<p>The derailment was reported in Ohio's East Palestine region, about 15 miles south of Youngstown.&nbsp;Mayor Trent Conaway said firefighters from three states responded due to the location of the derailment about 51 miles (82 kilometres) northwest of Pittsburgh and within 20 miles (32 kilometres) of the tip of West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle.</p>

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<p>Mayor Trent Conaway issued a shelter-in-place order for the entire town of roughly 5,000 people, while an evacuation order is in effect within one mile of the train crossing at James Street as of early Saturday. Conaway said he did not know when those orders would be lifted.</p>

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<p>Two evacuation stations have opened to provide shelter to residents, and the Red Cross has been notified, Conaway said.</p>

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<p>Visuals that emerged on social media&nbsp;from the scene show a large, dense cloud of smoke engulfing flames atop the train.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Environmental Protection Agency is monitoring air quality, Conaway noted.</p>

<p>Norfolk Southern Railway said in a statement it is aware of the derailment and was "coordinating closely" with local first responders while mobilising their own teams.</p>

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A massive fire broke out after a train derailed on Friday night in northeastern Ohio. The fire broke out when the train was reportedly near the Pennsylvania state border, following which the evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents were issued.

A massive fire broke out after a train derailed on Friday night in northeastern Ohio. The fire broke out when the train was reportedly near the Pennsylvania state border, following which the evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents were issued. So far, there are no reports of casualties either due to derailment or the fire that ensued soon after. There was no immediate information about what caused the derailment or what the train carried. Ohio train fire: Where did it happen? The derailment was reported in Ohio's East Palestine region, about 15 miles south of Youngstown. Mayor Trent Conaway said firefighters from three states responded due to the location of the derailment about 51 miles (82 kilometres) northwest of Pittsburgh and within 20 miles (32 kilometres) of the tip of West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. ALSO READ | Passengers in shock as train halts in middle of wildfire in Spain Mayor Trent Conaway issued a shelter-in-place order for the entire town of roughly 5,000 people, while an evacuation order is in effect within one mile of the train crossing at James Street as of early Saturday. Conaway said he did not know when those orders would be lifted. ALSO WATCH | Freight train catches fire and derails in Arizona × Two evacuation stations have opened to provide shelter to residents, and the Red Cross has been notified, Conaway said. Ohio Train Fire: How bad is it? Visuals that emerged on social media from the scene show a large, dense cloud of smoke engulfing flames atop the train. The Environmental Protection Agency is monitoring air quality, Conaway noted. Norfolk Southern Railway said in a statement it is aware of the derailment and was "coordinating closely" with local first responders while mobilising their own teams. "We will share more details as they become available," the statement said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The gigantic fire that gulped iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris remains a fresh blister that burns the hearts of history connoisseurs worldwide. But soon, the Cathedral's spire will be back in place by the end of the year, news agency AFP reported. The reopening, however, will not happen before the next year's Paris Olympic Games, the report added.</p>

<p>The reconstruction is still on track for completion by the end of 2024, the French culture ministry told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The site is progressing at a good pace," a spokesperson said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The authorities have previously given December 8 – the Feast of the Immaculate Conception – as a likely deadline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 12th century cathedral, a famous backdrop to many Hollywood hit films, saw some 12 million annual visitors. But at the current pace of redevelopment, Notre Dame will not be able to welcome the attendees of the Olympic Games scheduled to begin in Paris in July and August 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Notre-Dame wooden spire to be back soon</strong></h2>

<p>The collapse of the wooden spire was one of the most dramatic moments of the fire of April 15, 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An identical version has been made from the same original materials: 500 tonnes of Oak wood for the structure and 250 tonnes of lead for the cover and ornaments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There have been health concerns over the lead debris from the fire, and the use of lead in the reconstruction, with French officials having to reassure their European counterparts that adequate safety measures have been taken.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Preparatory work to start reinstalling the spire began this week, with scaffolding put in place and custom-cut base stones delivered along the River Seine.&nbsp;Once completed the spire will reach 100 metres high.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the&nbsp;clean-up work of the cathedral's interior walls – a total of 42,000 m2 – has been completed, along with that of murals, ironwork, joinery, stained glass and sculptures that survived the fire.&nbsp;</p>

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The gigantic fire that gulped iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris remains a fresh blister that burns the hearts of history connoisseurs worldwide. But soon, the Cathedral's spire will be back in place by the end of the year, news agency AFP reported.

The gigantic fire that gulped iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris remains a fresh blister that burns the hearts of history connoisseurs worldwide. But soon, the Cathedral's spire will be back in place by the end of the year, news agency AFP reported. The reopening, however, will not happen before the next year's Paris Olympic Games, the report added. The reconstruction is still on track for completion by the end of 2024, the French culture ministry told AFP. "The site is progressing at a good pace," a spokesperson said. ALSO WATCH | Notre Dame fire tragedy: 800 years of history partially lost × The authorities have previously given December 8 – the Feast of the Immaculate Conception – as a likely deadline. The 12th century cathedral, a famous backdrop to many Hollywood hit films, saw some 12 million annual visitors. But at the current pace of redevelopment, Notre Dame will not be able to welcome the attendees of the Olympic Games scheduled to begin in Paris in July and August 2024. Notre-Dame wooden spire to be back soon The collapse of the wooden spire was one of the most dramatic moments of the fire of April 15, 2019. An identical version has been made from the same original materials: 500 tonnes of Oak wood for the structure and 250 tonnes of lead for the cover and ornaments. ALSO READ | In Pics: France’s most-visited monument Notre Dame Cathedral being restored after being gutted by fire There have been health concerns over the lead debris from the fire, and the use of lead in the reconstruction, with French officials having to reassure their European counterparts that adequate safety measures have been taken. Preparatory work to start reinstalling the spire began this week, with scaffolding put in place and custom-cut base stones delivered along the River Seine. Once completed the spire will reach 100 metres high. Meanwhile, the clean-up work of the cathedral's interior walls – a total of 42,000 m2 – has been completed, along with that of murals, ironwork, joinery, stained glass and sculptures that survived the fire. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A British woman from New Manchester claimed that a $5.72 pizza helped her find out that she had cancer in her left lung. The&nbsp;woman had ordered a pizza online and put the dish in the oven to heat it. The woman said that while putting the pizza in the oven, she lost her balance and slipped. The 'excruciating' pain spread across her back, both shoulders and head. When the woman reached hospital, the doctors discovered unusual growth on her left lung, apart from a minor fracture on her spine due to her near-the-oven fall.</p>

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<p>"In a way, this snack was responsible for saving my life,"&nbsp;the woman, Ms. Schofield was quoted as saying by Daily Mail. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On July 25, 2022, Schofield marked the beginning of the end of her cancer treatment and in November, she was declared to be in remission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She now reportedly attends follow up appointments every three months and these are set to continue for the next five years. &nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, "I'm still struggling with my health but my body has been through a lot of treatments to get rid of the cancer. I'm glad I slipped over and hurt myself – it's the only reason I'm still kicking about today and it's all because of a miracle pizza."</p>

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<p>Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK, accounting for around a fifth of all deaths from the disease. It kills almost 35,000 people each year in the UK and more than 127,000 in the United States. Just one in five men, and one in five women with lung cancer live for more than five years, in the UK. This is partly because lung cancer often doesn't cause symptoms, such as a persistent cough, until it has progressed. &nbsp;Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer, accounting for more than 70 out of 100 cases, according to the National Health Service. But, even people who have never smoked can develop the disease, mostly in old age.&nbsp;</p>

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A British woman from New Manchester claimed that a $5.72 pizza helped her find out that she had cancer in her left lung. The woman had ordered a pizza online and put the dish in the oven to heat it.

A British woman from New Manchester claimed that a $5.72 pizza helped her find out that she had cancer in her left lung. The woman had ordered a pizza online and put the dish in the oven to heat it. The woman said that while putting the pizza in the oven, she lost her balance and slipped. The 'excruciating' pain spread across her back, both shoulders and head. When the woman reached hospital, the doctors discovered unusual growth on her left lung, apart from a minor fracture on her spine due to her near-the-oven fall. ALSO READ | World Cancer Day 2023: Add these foods to your diet to lower cancer risk "In a way, this snack was responsible for saving my life," the woman, Ms. Schofield was quoted as saying by Daily Mail. On July 25, 2022, Schofield marked the beginning of the end of her cancer treatment and in November, she was declared to be in remission. She now reportedly attends follow up appointments every three months and these are set to continue for the next five years. She said, "I'm still struggling with my health but my body has been through a lot of treatments to get rid of the cancer. I'm glad I slipped over and hurt myself – it's the only reason I'm still kicking about today and it's all because of a miracle pizza." ALSO WATCH | Your Story: Breast cancer overtakes Lung cancer to become most common × Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK, accounting for around a fifth of all deaths from the disease. It kills almost 35,000 people each year in the UK and more than 127,000 in the United States. Just one in five men, and one in five women with lung cancer live for more than five years, in the UK. This is partly because lung cancer often doesn't cause symptoms, such as a persistent cough, until it has progressed. Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer, accounting for more than 70 out of 100 cases, according to the National Health Service. But, even people who have never smoked can develop the disease, mostly in old age. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Sri Lanka needs to correct&nbsp;its "errors and failures" and review its strengths and gains as a nation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday, as the country marked its 75th anniversary of independence. Sri Lanka's 75th Independence Day celebrations come at a critical time when the island nation located at India's South is reeling under an unprecedented economic crisis.&nbsp;The celebrations took place&nbsp;despite criticism from Opposition groups who claimed the events were costing Sri Lankan exchequer Rupees 200 million amid nation's&nbsp;worst economic crisis.</p>

<p>The main Independence Day event in Colombo was attended by many foreign dignitaries, including India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan.</p>

<p>Wickremesinghe presided over the ceremony which featured a military parade with a 21-gun salute.</p>

<p>In his message, Wickremesinghe said: "Our 75th anniversary of independence from colonial rule is being observed during an extremely critical and challenging time in the country."</p>

<p>"However it presents an opportunity for us not only to review our strengths and gains as a nation but also to rectify our errors and failures," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Sri Lankan economic crisis</strong></h2>

<p>During mid-2022, Sri Lanka faced the worst economic crisis since independence which led to months-long public protests leading to a political crisis.</p>

<p>People demanded the resignation of the then president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, an event that made way for Ranil Wickremsinghe to claim the seat of power in Colombo.</p>

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<p>Last year in April, Sri Lanka declared its first-ever debt default in its history.</p>

<p>Saturday’s Independence Day event was boycotted by all Opposition groups who claimed it had no public mandate and was a burden on a public already hurt by the crisis. They pointed to scarcities of food and medicine leaving people in poverty.</p>

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<p>The city of Colombo was placed under a tight security net with armed troops being seen on the streets.</p>

<p>A sit-in protest organised by a group of protesters from last year’s months-long protest was dispersed by the police using tear gas at midnight. At least four protesters were arrested. The police had obtained a court order preventing public protests anywhere near the Galle Face promenade where the main celebratory event happened. Some 29 people had been named in the court order to stay away from the main location of celebrations.</p>

<p>To mark Independence Day, 208 officers and 7,790 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted while presidential pardon&nbsp;was&nbsp;given to 622 convicts.</p>

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Sri Lanka needs to correct its "errors and failures" and review its strengths and gains as a nation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday, as the country marked its 75th anniversary of independence.

Sri Lanka needs to correct its "errors and failures" and review its strengths and gains as a nation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday, as the country marked its 75th anniversary of independence. Sri Lanka's 75th Independence Day celebrations come at a critical time when the island nation located at India's South is reeling under an unprecedented economic crisis. The celebrations took place despite criticism from Opposition groups who claimed the events were costing Sri Lankan exchequer Rupees 200 million amid nation's worst economic crisis. The main Independence Day event in Colombo was attended by many foreign dignitaries, including India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan. Wickremesinghe presided over the ceremony which featured a military parade with a 21-gun salute. In his message, Wickremesinghe said: "Our 75th anniversary of independence from colonial rule is being observed during an extremely critical and challenging time in the country." "However it presents an opportunity for us not only to review our strengths and gains as a nation but also to rectify our errors and failures," he said. Sri Lankan economic crisis During mid-2022, Sri Lanka faced the worst economic crisis since independence which led to months-long public protests leading to a political crisis. People demanded the resignation of the then president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, an event that made way for Ranil Wickremsinghe to claim the seat of power in Colombo. ALSO READ | Imran Khan and Rajapaksa: 2022 was a year of political ousters in South Asia Last year in April, Sri Lanka declared its first-ever debt default in its history. Saturday’s Independence Day event was boycotted by all Opposition groups who claimed it had no public mandate and was a burden on a public already hurt by the crisis. They pointed to scarcities of food and medicine leaving people in poverty. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas Plus | Explained: Sri Lankan economic crisis × The city of Colombo was placed under a tight security net with armed troops being seen on the streets. A sit-in protest organised by a group of protesters from last year’s months-long protest was dispersed by the police using tear gas at midnight. At least four protesters were arrested. The police had obtained a court order preventing public protests anywhere near the Galle Face promenade where the main celebratory event happened. Some 29 people had been named in the court order to stay away from the main location of celebrations. To mark Independence Day, 208 officers and 7,790 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted while presidential pardon was given to 622 convicts. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.&nbsp;"Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Washington is playing its 'Ukrainian card': Russian envoy</strong></h2>

<p>Antonov said that the Biden administration has put almost everything on the 'Ukrainian card'. They include — Antonov claimed further — Washington's own international authority, the money of American taxpayers, and the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At this rate, the United States could go to absolute madness, like giving fighter jets to the republic," Antonov added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Washington is de facto inciting its proteges to attack Russian regions. For us, there is no difference when we talk about a possible attack by Kiev criminals on the Zaporozhzhia&nbsp;or Bryansk regions, Crimea or the Smolensk region. All the lands that became part of Russia by the will of their inhabitants are our Motherland and we will defend it with all our might," the Russian diplomat warned.</p>

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<p>The Pentagon on Friday announced the expansion of its military aid to Ukraine. The latest tranche of Washington's military aid to Kyiv also includes Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB), a weapon with a range of around 150 kilometres. The Pentagon estimates suggest that the United States has spent over $29.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine since the launch of Russia's special military operation starting February 24 last year.</p>

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The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.

The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday. "Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying. Washington is playing its 'Ukrainian card': Russian envoy Antonov said that the Biden administration has put almost everything on the 'Ukrainian card'. They include — Antonov claimed further — Washington's own international authority, the money of American taxpayers, and the lives of Ukrainian soldiers. "At this rate, the United States could go to absolute madness, like giving fighter jets to the republic," Antonov added. ALSO READ | US arms package for Ukraine includes longer-range rockets that will double Kyiv's strike range "Washington is de facto inciting its proteges to attack Russian regions. For us, there is no difference when we talk about a possible attack by Kiev criminals on the Zaporozhzhia or Bryansk regions, Crimea or the Smolensk region. All the lands that became part of Russia by the will of their inhabitants are our Motherland and we will defend it with all our might," the Russian diplomat warned. ALSO WATCH | UK to supply battle tanks to Ukraine amid Russian strikes × The Pentagon on Friday announced the expansion of its military aid to Ukraine. The latest tranche of Washington's military aid to Kyiv also includes Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB), a weapon with a range of around 150 kilometres. The Pentagon estimates suggest that the United States has spent over $29.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine since the launch of Russia's special military operation starting February 24 last year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Another company owned by disgraced cryptocurrency moghul Sam Bankman-Fried filed for bankruptcy on Friday, February 3. Emergent Fidelity Technologies, an offshore company that owns 55 million shares of stock and cryptocurrency trading entity Robinhood, failed to honour its financial obligations and thus filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing follows a tussle among stakeholders over who should get the stock following the collapse of FTX group.</p>

<h2><strong>The fate of Robinhood stake</strong></h2>

<p>The Robinhood stake is worth more than US$590 million at current market prices. It has been seized by the US government. However, its ultimate fate remains unclear. This is because a number of parties, including the US Justice Department, bankrupt cryptocurrency lender BlockFi, and Bankman-Fried are trying to take the shares.</p>

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<p>According to papers filed in an Antigua court, Emergent Fidelity holds $20.7 million of cash but has no other assets. Sam Bankman-Fried owns 90 per cent of Emergent&nbsp;Fidelity but no longer controls it, as per the court papers. The rest of the 10 per cent in Emergent Fidelity is owned by FTX co-founder Gary Wang.<br />
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<h2><strong>US prosecutors go hard against Sam Bankman-Fried</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, last week, the US prosecutors asked a judge in New York to impose tougher bail conditions on Sam Bankman-Fried, expressing concern that he might tamper with witnesses or destroy evidence in his criminal case.&nbsp;They also asked that Bankman-Fried not use Signal or other encrypted call and messaging applications.</p>

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<p>Sam Bankman-Fried remains out on bail on a US$250 million bond. He is required to live with his parents since pleading not guilty to looting billions of dollars from the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange front FTX.</p>

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Another company owned by disgraced cryptocurrency moghul Sam Bankman-Fried filed for bankruptcy on Friday, February 3. Emergent Fidelity Technologies, an offshore company that owns 55 million shares of stock and cryptocurrency trading entity Robinhood, failed to honour its financial obligations and thus filed for bankruptcy.

Another company owned by disgraced cryptocurrency moghul Sam Bankman-Fried filed for bankruptcy on Friday, February 3. Emergent Fidelity Technologies, an offshore company that owns 55 million shares of stock and cryptocurrency trading entity Robinhood, failed to honour its financial obligations and thus filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing follows a tussle among stakeholders over who should get the stock following the collapse of FTX group. The fate of Robinhood stake The Robinhood stake is worth more than US$590 million at current market prices. It has been seized by the US government. However, its ultimate fate remains unclear. This is because a number of parties, including the US Justice Department, bankrupt cryptocurrency lender BlockFi, and Bankman-Fried are trying to take the shares. ALSO WATCH | Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX collapse; Fried yet to enter plea × According to papers filed in an Antigua court, Emergent Fidelity holds $20.7 million of cash but has no other assets. Sam Bankman-Fried owns 90 per cent of Emergent Fidelity but no longer controls it, as per the court papers. The rest of the 10 per cent in Emergent Fidelity is owned by FTX co-founder Gary Wang. The liquidators, individuals responsible for winding up the affairs of a bankrupt entity, for Emergent Fidelity are appointed by an Antigua court. US prosecutors go hard against Sam Bankman-Fried Meanwhile, last week, the US prosecutors asked a judge in New York to impose tougher bail conditions on Sam Bankman-Fried, expressing concern that he might tamper with witnesses or destroy evidence in his criminal case. They also asked that Bankman-Fried not use Signal or other encrypted call and messaging applications. ALSO READ | 'I didn’t steal...': Sam Bankman-Fried says in a post after pleading not guilty Sam Bankman-Fried remains out on bail on a US$250 million bond. He is required to live with his parents since pleading not guilty to looting billions of dollars from the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange front FTX. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Google employees staged protests this week at two crucial&nbsp;locations in the United States against labour conditions for subcontracted workers. The demonstrators also called for the support of thousands of their co-workers who were recently laid off by the Alphabet Inc., the Google parent company. One of the rallies were held on Wednesday at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. Another demonstration took place near Google's corporate offices in the New York City.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The protest in New York, drew about 50 employees outside a Google store on Ninth Avenue. A report in Bloomberg said that the protests began just minutes after parent company Alphabet Inc. reported fourth-quarter results, including $13.6 billion in profit.&nbsp;The company's profits were seen by the protestors&nbsp;in direct opposition to the layoff exercise, with many finding such actions as&nbsp;"woefully unnecessary".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Today, Google has debunked its own rationale for laying off 12,000 of our co-workers,” Alberta Devor, a software engineer was quoted as saying by Bloomberg. "It is clear that the menial savings the company is pocketing from laying off workers is nothing in comparison to the billions spent on stock buybacks or the billions made in profit last quarter."</p>

<p>Both the demonstrations were organised by the labour group Alphabet Workers Union. The Alphabet Workers Union is&nbsp;a "minority union"&nbsp;and is reported to have no&nbsp;collective bargaining rights. The members of this union include Google sub-contractors as well as employees.</p>

<h2><strong>Google lay offs</strong></h2>

<p>Google last month announced one of the largest staff shrinkages&nbsp;in its history — 12,000 positions, or 6 per cent&nbsp;of its global workforce. Other major tech firms including Microsoft Corp., Salesforce Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. have also recently announced layoffs.</p>

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Google employees staged protests this week at two crucial locations in the United States against labour conditions for subcontracted workers. The demonstrators also called for the support of thousands of their co-workers who were recently laid off by the Alphabet Inc.

Google employees staged protests this week at two crucial locations in the United States against labour conditions for subcontracted workers. The demonstrators also called for the support of thousands of their co-workers who were recently laid off by the Alphabet Inc., the Google parent company. One of the rallies were held on Wednesday at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. Another demonstration took place near Google's corporate offices in the New York City. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Why are Tech Giants laying off thousands? × The protest in New York, drew about 50 employees outside a Google store on Ninth Avenue. A report in Bloomberg said that the protests began just minutes after parent company Alphabet Inc. reported fourth-quarter results, including $13.6 billion in profit. The company's profits were seen by the protestors in direct opposition to the layoff exercise, with many finding such actions as "woefully unnecessary". ALSO READ | Google joins layoff spree, slashes 12,000 jobs across world, offers 16 weeks’ severance pay "Today, Google has debunked its own rationale for laying off 12,000 of our co-workers,” Alberta Devor, a software engineer was quoted as saying by Bloomberg. "It is clear that the menial savings the company is pocketing from laying off workers is nothing in comparison to the billions spent on stock buybacks or the billions made in profit last quarter." Both the demonstrations were organised by the labour group Alphabet Workers Union. The Alphabet Workers Union is a "minority union" and is reported to have no collective bargaining rights. The members of this union include Google sub-contractors as well as employees. Google lay offs Google last month announced one of the largest staff shrinkages in its history — 12,000 positions, or 6 per cent of its global workforce. Other major tech firms including Microsoft Corp., Salesforce Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. have also recently announced layoffs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A former ally of Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, credited to having had close ties with him in the past, has claimed that an aide to Bolsonaro tried to "coerce" him to join an alleged conspiracy to annul the October elections and keep Bolsonaro in power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senator Marcos do Val claimed at a news conference on Thursday that he was invited to a meeting on 9 December with the then president by a fellow member of congress, Daniel Silveira, to discuss a plan to "save Brazil".&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the meeting, Silveira allegedly asked Do Val to try to induce the country’s top electoral authority, the supreme court justice Alexandre de Moraes, into making compromising comments in a taped telephone conversation.</p>

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<p>The recording would then be used to have De Moraes arrested, and prevent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking over as president on 1 January, Do Val claimed.</p>

<p>Bolsonaro "sat in silence"&nbsp;while Silveira laid out the plot, said Do Val, who claimed that he had refused to join the conspiracy.</p>

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<p>De Moraes has ordered Do Val to testify before federal police within five days as part of the investigation into the former president’s alleged attempt to subvert democracy, Reuters reported.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;allegations add to a growing perception that Bolsonaro sought to overturn the results of the October elections, which Lula won by a slim margin. Bolsonaro has still not officially conceded the elections.</p>

<p>Reports in the Brazilian media suggest that such&nbsp;attempts culminated in the 8 January attack on the capital, Brasília, in which thousands of Bolsonaro supporters ransacked government buildings in what is being treated as an attempted power grab.</p>

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A former ally of Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, credited to having had close ties with him in the past, has claimed that an aide to Bolsonaro tried to "coerce" him to join an alleged conspiracy to annul the October elections and keep Bolsonaro in power.

A former ally of Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, credited to having had close ties with him in the past, has claimed that an aide to Bolsonaro tried to "coerce" him to join an alleged conspiracy to annul the October elections and keep Bolsonaro in power. Senator Marcos do Val claimed at a news conference on Thursday that he was invited to a meeting on 9 December with the then president by a fellow member of congress, Daniel Silveira, to discuss a plan to "save Brazil". At the meeting, Silveira allegedly asked Do Val to try to induce the country’s top electoral authority, the supreme court justice Alexandre de Moraes, into making compromising comments in a taped telephone conversation. ALSO WATCH | Supporters of Brazil's Bolsonaro storm Presidential palace × The recording would then be used to have De Moraes arrested, and prevent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking over as president on 1 January, Do Val claimed. Bolsonaro "sat in silence" while Silveira laid out the plot, said Do Val, who claimed that he had refused to join the conspiracy. ALSO SEE | In pictures | A 'sad day' for Brazil as rioters storm government buildings De Moraes has ordered Do Val to testify before federal police within five days as part of the investigation into the former president’s alleged attempt to subvert democracy, Reuters reported. The allegations add to a growing perception that Bolsonaro sought to overturn the results of the October elections, which Lula won by a slim margin. Bolsonaro has still not officially conceded the elections. Reports in the Brazilian media suggest that such attempts culminated in the 8 January attack on the capital, Brasília, in which thousands of Bolsonaro supporters ransacked government buildings in what is being treated as an attempted power grab. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A court in the Pakistani city of Lahore ordered the release of TV anchor Imran Riaz Khan, who was arrested a day before&nbsp;after being accused of inciting hate. Khan is widely perceived to be critical of the current Pakistani political dispensation in power led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and has had many rounds&nbsp;of brush ups with law in past.</p>

<p>He was arrested from Lahore on Thursday on charges of “hate speech” and making a “violence-inducing statement” aimed at creating “a rift between the general public and the state institutions”.</p>

<p>The BOL News anchor was taken into custody at the Allama Iqbal Airport in Lahore, according to a report in The Dawn, as he was was trying to fly to the UAE.</p>

<h2><b>Penal charges on Imran Riaz Khan</b></h2>

<p>The FIA registered the first information report under sections 11 (electronic forgery), 20 (malicious code), and 24 (legal recognition of offenses committed in relation to information systems) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Peca) 2016. Likewise, sections 131/109 (incitement to mutiny), 500 (punishment for defamation) and 505 (public mischief) of the Pakistan Penal Code have also been added to the FIR.</p>

<p>According to the FIR, Khan was "found involved in publicly making a hate speech" at a conference which falls under the territorial jurisdiction of FIA cyber crime cell”.</p>

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<p>The complaint went on to say that the speech was further publicly shared on social media platforms nationally and internationally. The contents of Khan’s speech, as mentioned in the FIR, raised doubts on country's former army chief General Qamar Jawed Bajwa's assertion that the country's armed forces will remain apolitical.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is the second time Riaz was&nbsp;arrested by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency. He was previously arrested&nbsp;last year in July near Islamabad.</p>

<p>Riaz had back then, in a video, directly addressed former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, alleging that he was threatened after asking questions from military sources about the country’s current political and economic situation.</p>

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A court in the Pakistani city of Lahore ordered the release of TV anchor Imran Riaz Khan, who was arrested a day before after being accused of inciting hate. Khan is widely perceived to be critical of the current Pakistani political dispensation in power led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and has had many rounds of brush ups with law in past. He was arrested from Lahore on Thursday on charges of “hate speech” and making a “violence-inducing statement” aimed at creating “a rift between the general public and the state institutions”. The BOL News anchor was taken into custody at the Allama Iqbal Airport in Lahore, according to a report in The Dawn, as he was was trying to fly to the UAE. Penal charges on Imran Riaz Khan The FIA registered the first information report under sections 11 (electronic forgery), 20 (malicious code), and 24 (legal recognition of offenses committed in relation to information systems) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Peca) 2016. Likewise, sections 131/109 (incitement to mutiny), 500 (punishment for defamation) and 505 (public mischief) of the Pakistan Penal Code have also been added to the FIR. According to the FIR, Khan was "found involved in publicly making a hate speech" at a conference which falls under the territorial jurisdiction of FIA cyber crime cell”. ALSO READ | ISI chief makes surprise appearance, slams Imran Khan for 'maligning' military The complaint went on to say that the speech was further publicly shared on social media platforms nationally and internationally. The contents of Khan’s speech, as mentioned in the FIR, raised doubts on country's former army chief General Qamar Jawed Bajwa's assertion that the country's armed forces will remain apolitical. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas | The great Pakistani loot: How Gen Bajwa's family became billionaires × This is the second time Riaz was arrested by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency. He was previously arrested last year in July near Islamabad. Riaz had back then, in a video, directly addressed former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, alleging that he was threatened after asking questions from military sources about the country’s current political and economic situation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A bipartisan group of senators in the US Congress \said that Washington will not support the $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye&nbsp;until Ankara ratifies the NATO memberships of Sweden and Finland. Last year, after President Vladimir Putin of Russia launched 'special military operations' against Ukraine that soon shaped into a full-fledged war, Sweden and Helsinki sought to join trans-Atlantic defence pact. It soon faced resistance from Türkiye that continues till present.</p>

<h2><strong>Why </strong>Türkiye<strong> is opposing Finland, Sweden's NATO bid?</strong></h2>

<p>Ankara wants Helsinki and Stockholm&nbsp;to take a tougher line against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which is considered a terror group by Türkiye and the European Union. Türkiye also wants the&nbsp;two countries to geopolitically assert against&nbsp;another group it blames for a 2016 coup attempt.</p>

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<p>The three nations reached an agreement on a way forward in Madrid last June. Last month, however, after a Danish politician in Stockholm burned a copy of the holy book Quran,&nbsp;Ankara suspended the talks.</p>

<h2><strong>Finland, Sweden's NATO bid</strong><b>:&nbsp;</b><strong>What did bipartisan group of US senators say?</strong></h2>

<p>In a letter to President Joe Biden, 29 Democratic and Republican senators said that Finland and Sweden&nbsp;were making "full and good faith efforts" to meet the conditions for NATO membership that Turkiye&nbsp;asked.</p>

<p>Ankara, however, says that Sweden needs to do more.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Once the NATO accession protocols are ratified by Turkiye, Congress can consider the sale of F-16 fighter jets. A failure to do so, however, would call into question this pending sale," the senators wrote.</p>

<p>It was the first time Congress explicitly and directly linked the F-16 sale to Turkey with the NATO accession bids of the two Nordic countries.</p>

<p>Turkiye&nbsp;has said it could approve Finland's NATO membership application ahead of Sweden's. However, leaders of Finland and Sweden&nbsp;have&nbsp;rejected this idea, saying&nbsp;that the security of the two Nordic countries is mutually dependent.</p>

<p>Of NATO's 30 members, only Turkiye&nbsp;and Hungary have yet to ratify the Nordic countries' memberships.</p>

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A bipartisan group of senators in the US Congress \said that Washington will not support the $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye until Ankara ratifies the NATO memberships of Sweden and Finland.

A bipartisan group of senators in the US Congress \said that Washington will not support the $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye until Ankara ratifies the NATO memberships of Sweden and Finland. Last year, after President Vladimir Putin of Russia launched 'special military operations' against Ukraine that soon shaped into a full-fledged war, Sweden and Helsinki sought to join trans-Atlantic defence pact. It soon faced resistance from Türkiye that continues till present. Why Türkiye is opposing Finland, Sweden's NATO bid? Ankara wants Helsinki and Stockholm to take a tougher line against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which is considered a terror group by Türkiye and the European Union. Türkiye also wants the two countries to geopolitically assert against another group it blames for a 2016 coup attempt. ALSO WATCH | Sweden awaits Turkiye's approval to join NATO × The three nations reached an agreement on a way forward in Madrid last June. Last month, however, after a Danish politician in Stockholm burned a copy of the holy book Quran, Ankara suspended the talks. Finland, Sweden's NATO bid: What did bipartisan group of US senators say? In a letter to President Joe Biden, 29 Democratic and Republican senators said that Finland and Sweden were making "full and good faith efforts" to meet the conditions for NATO membership that Turkiye asked. Ankara, however, says that Sweden needs to do more. ALSO READ | US lawmaker strongly objects to F-16 sale to Turkiye "Once the NATO accession protocols are ratified by Turkiye, Congress can consider the sale of F-16 fighter jets. A failure to do so, however, would call into question this pending sale," the senators wrote. It was the first time Congress explicitly and directly linked the F-16 sale to Turkey with the NATO accession bids of the two Nordic countries. Turkiye has said it could approve Finland's NATO membership application ahead of Sweden's. However, leaders of Finland and Sweden have rejected this idea, saying that the security of the two Nordic countries is mutually dependent. Of NATO's 30 members, only Turkiye and Hungary have yet to ratify the Nordic countries' memberships. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United States did away with yet another dilemma from the immediate aftermath of Cold War by reopening its embassy in the Solomon Islands in the Indo-Pacific&nbsp;on Thursday. The move is being seen as part of Washington's bid to counter Beijing's growing influence in the South Pacific. Re-establishing the diplomatic outpost was a renewal "of our commitment to the people of Solomon Islands and our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.</p>

<h2>US embassy reopens after 30 years</h2>

<p>The United States closed its embassy in the capital Honiara in 1993 after the end of the Cold War. The dissolution of erstwhile Soviet Union led to a reduction in the US diplomatic posts and a remarkable shift in priorities.</p>

<p>The Solomon Islands signed a secret security pact last year, that sparked fears among Western powers that the country could enable a new Chinese foothold in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>

<h2><strong>No intention to compete for influence in Pacific: China</strong></h2>

<p>China's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday that Beijing was "willing to work with all parties" to help the island nation develop.</p>

<p>"China has no intention of competing with anyone for influence in the Pacific Island region," she said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the US diplomat Russell Corneau, the interim representative in Honiara, said at the opening ceremony that the embassy would "serve as a key platform" between his government and the Solomons.</p>

<p>Blinken's statement added that the reopening "builds on our efforts to place more diplomatic personnel throughout the region and engage further with our Pacific neighbours".</p>

<p>Reports in the international media cited mixed reactions to the re-opening of embassy in Honiara.</p>

<p>Local artist Natty Sala described it as a "step in the right direction" for improved diplomatic ties, AFP reported.</p>

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<p>Sala hoped the US would step up efforts to remove the tonnes of unexploded Japanese and American ordnance which still litters the Solomons' shores, dating back to some of the fiercest battles of World War II. "This is good news for the Solomon Islands."</p>

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<p>While 50-year-old Lois Bana appreciated the United States re-establishing an embassy, she is worried whether it was just part of the "geopolitics" to counter China's influence in the region, AFP report added.</p>

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<p>Solomon Islands, an archipelago in Indo-Pacific, is located near Australia. With a population of over 7 lakhs, the capital Honiara is located over 2,000 km northeast of the Australian coast city of Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>

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The United States did away with yet another dilemma from the immediate aftermath of Cold War by reopening its embassy in the Solomon Islands in the Indo-Pacific on Thursday.

The United States did away with yet another dilemma from the immediate aftermath of Cold War by reopening its embassy in the Solomon Islands in the Indo-Pacific on Thursday. The move is being seen as part of Washington's bid to counter Beijing's growing influence in the South Pacific. Re-establishing the diplomatic outpost was a renewal "of our commitment to the people of Solomon Islands and our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. US embassy reopens after 30 years The United States closed its embassy in the capital Honiara in 1993 after the end of the Cold War. The dissolution of erstwhile Soviet Union led to a reduction in the US diplomatic posts and a remarkable shift in priorities. The Solomon Islands signed a secret security pact last year, that sparked fears among Western powers that the country could enable a new Chinese foothold in the Indo-Pacific region. No intention to compete for influence in Pacific: China China's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday that Beijing was "willing to work with all parties" to help the island nation develop. "China has no intention of competing with anyone for influence in the Pacific Island region," she said. Meanwhile, the US diplomat Russell Corneau, the interim representative in Honiara, said at the opening ceremony that the embassy would "serve as a key platform" between his government and the Solomons. Blinken's statement added that the reopening "builds on our efforts to place more diplomatic personnel throughout the region and engage further with our Pacific neighbours". Reports in the international media cited mixed reactions to the re-opening of embassy in Honiara. Local artist Natty Sala described it as a "step in the right direction" for improved diplomatic ties, AFP reported. ALSO READ | US, India enter deal that aims to counter China on AI and military Sala hoped the US would step up efforts to remove the tonnes of unexploded Japanese and American ordnance which still litters the Solomons' shores, dating back to some of the fiercest battles of World War II. "This is good news for the Solomon Islands." ALSO WATCH | Agreeing to disagree: Another blow to U.S.- China ties? × While 50-year-old Lois Bana appreciated the United States re-establishing an embassy, she is worried whether it was just part of the "geopolitics" to counter China's influence in the region, AFP report added. Know about Solomon Islands Solomon Islands, an archipelago in Indo-Pacific, is located near Australia. With a population of over 7 lakhs, the capital Honiara is located over 2,000 km northeast of the Australian coast city of Brisbane. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A father in the United States was left fuming after his six-year-old boy ordered food worth nearly ₹82,000 ($1,000).&nbsp;Keith Stonehouse, a resident of Michigan state&nbsp;was looking after his son Mason while wife Kristin was seeing a movie with some friends, when Mason decided it was time to get his tummy treated with some takeaway food from Grubhub.</p>

<p>The young boy managed to get onto his father's Grubhub account and ordered huge amounts of food.</p>

<p>Keith later said that as a treat before bed, he&nbsp;let Mason play a game on his phone. But this one time,&nbsp;the boy clicked over to the takeout app and just started ordering whatever he wished.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Keith said: "I was putting Mason to bed and saw a car pull up and the doorbell rang with the driver dropping off a big bag of stuff."</p>

<p>"My wife owns “A Slice of Heaven Cakes” bakery and it was a big wedding weekend, so I thought it was just someone dropping off decorative stuff they used from her. But it was from Leo’s Coney Island. I said, 'What the heck?'"</p>

<p>"The doorbell rang again and it kept happening. Car after car. Cars were pulling into the driveway while others were pulling out. I finally asked one of them what they were delivering. He said we ordered chicken shwarmas. I took the food and then it hit me."</p>

<p>"I looked at my phone with repeated messages that my food was getting ready, my food was being delivered. I looked at my bank account and it was getting drained."</p>

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<p>Keith said that he desperately tried to cancel the orders but could not.</p>

<p>Mountains of pizzas, shrimp, salads and sandwiches arrived to an increasingly furious Keith, making him rethink if Mason's treat before bed (his phonetime) had been taken quite literally and massively by his six-year-old.&nbsp;</p>


A father in the United States was left fuming after his six-year-old boy ordered food worth nearly ₹82,000 ($1,000). Keith Stonehouse, a resident of Michigan state was looking after his son Mason while wife Kristin was seeing a movie with some friends, when Mason decided it was time to get his tummy treated with some takeaway food from Grubhub.

A father in the United States was left fuming after his six-year-old boy ordered food worth nearly ₹82,000 ($1,000). Keith Stonehouse, a resident of Michigan state was looking after his son Mason while wife Kristin was seeing a movie with some friends, when Mason decided it was time to get his tummy treated with some takeaway food from Grubhub. The young boy managed to get onto his father's Grubhub account and ordered huge amounts of food. Keith later said that as a treat before bed, he let Mason play a game on his phone. But this one time, the boy clicked over to the takeout app and just started ordering whatever he wished. ALSO READ | For those who missed the green comet, here are breathtaking videos, images of the rare astronomical sight Keith said: "I was putting Mason to bed and saw a car pull up and the doorbell rang with the driver dropping off a big bag of stuff." "My wife owns “A Slice of Heaven Cakes” bakery and it was a big wedding weekend, so I thought it was just someone dropping off decorative stuff they used from her. But it was from Leo’s Coney Island. I said, 'What the heck?'" "The doorbell rang again and it kept happening. Car after car. Cars were pulling into the driveway while others were pulling out. I finally asked one of them what they were delivering. He said we ordered chicken shwarmas. I took the food and then it hit me." "I looked at my phone with repeated messages that my food was getting ready, my food was being delivered. I looked at my bank account and it was getting drained." ALSO WATCH | Trending on WION: Researchers say Dog's tail are only a communication tool × Keith said that he desperately tried to cancel the orders but could not. Mountains of pizzas, shrimp, salads and sandwiches arrived to an increasingly furious Keith, making him rethink if Mason's treat before bed (his phonetime) had been taken quite literally and massively by his six-year-old.

As 'treat before bed', six-year-old orders $1000-worth food online from dad's unattended phone

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