<p>United States President Joe Biden, while appreciating the local authorities for acting promptly seconds before the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, also hailed the Indian crew of the ship who sent the SOS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bridge was struck by a huge freight ship on Tuesday (Mar 26) and collapsed within seconds.</p>

<p>"Personnel on board the ship were able to alert the Maryland Department of Transportation that they had lost control of their vessel, as you all know and have reported. As a result, local authorities were able to close the bridge to traffic before the bridge was struck, which undoubtedly saved lives," said Biden&nbsp;in his address.</p>

<p>"We're incredibly grateful for the brave rescuers who immediately rushed to the scene," added the US president.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-biden-claims-he-commuted-to-no-rail-lines-baltimore-bridge-by-train-many-times-704689">Biden says he commuted over Baltimore bridge by train 'many times'. The problem? It has no rail tracks!</a></p>

<h2><strong>Mayday call saves lives, helps authorities halt traffic&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Singapore-flagged container ship Dali was departing from Baltimore on Tuesday (Mar 26) with a full cargo en route to Sri Lanka when it hit the concrete pier which was supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.</p>

<p>After seconds, the entire bridge fell into 50 feet of frigid water flowing below. Just before the incident, a Mayday call was issued by the ship as it warned that it had lost power and the authorities scrambled to close traffic movement on the bridge to save lives.</p>

<p>In the CCTV footage, the ship was seen going dark twice minutes before the crash happened. After the collision, a puff of smoke was seen rising from the ship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Biden said that all the cost to rebuild the bridge will be paid by the federal government.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Baltimore Bridge Collapse: All-Indian crew aboard vessel that collided with Baltimore bridge safe</strong></p>

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<p>While answering why the federal government would bear the cost when the ship and its operator were to be blamed for the incident, Biden said, "That could be but we're not going to wait for that to happen. We're going to pay for it to get the bridge rebuilt and opened."</p>

<p>The port has been closed by the authorities "until further notice" and traffic has been diverted away from the bridge till the rescue efforts continue.</p>

<p>The officials were able to rescue two workers while six others are missing and have been presumed dead.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President Joe Biden, while appreciating the local authorities for acting promptly seconds before the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, also hailed the Indian crew of the ship who sent the SOS.

United States President Joe Biden, while appreciating the local authorities for acting promptly seconds before the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, also hailed the Indian crew of the ship who sent the SOS. The bridge was struck by a huge freight ship on Tuesday (Mar 26) and collapsed within seconds. "Personnel on board the ship were able to alert the Maryland Department of Transportation that they had lost control of their vessel, as you all know and have reported. As a result, local authorities were able to close the bridge to traffic before the bridge was struck, which undoubtedly saved lives," said Biden in his address. "We're incredibly grateful for the brave rescuers who immediately rushed to the scene," added the US president. Also Read: Biden says he commuted over Baltimore bridge by train 'many times'. The problem? It has no rail tracks! Mayday call saves lives, helps authorities halt traffic The Singapore-flagged container ship Dali was departing from Baltimore on Tuesday (Mar 26) with a full cargo en route to Sri Lanka when it hit the concrete pier which was supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. After seconds, the entire bridge fell into 50 feet of frigid water flowing below. Just before the incident, a Mayday call was issued by the ship as it warned that it had lost power and the authorities scrambled to close traffic movement on the bridge to save lives. In the CCTV footage, the ship was seen going dark twice minutes before the crash happened. After the collision, a puff of smoke was seen rising from the ship. Meanwhile, Biden said that all the cost to rebuild the bridge will be paid by the federal government. Watch: Baltimore Bridge Collapse: All-Indian crew aboard vessel that collided with Baltimore bridge safe While answering why the federal government would bear the cost when the ship and its operator were to be blamed for the incident, Biden said, "That could be but we're not going to wait for that to happen. We're going to pay for it to get the bridge rebuilt and opened." The port has been closed by the authorities "until further notice" and traffic has been diverted away from the bridge till the rescue efforts continue. The officials were able to rescue two workers while six others are missing and have been presumed dead. (With inputs from agencies)

Baltimore bridge collapse: Joe Biden appreciates quick SOS sent by Indian crew on ship

Milk has remained a compulsory part of our diet for centuries, and is a good source of nutrition. However, there are a lot of theories around milk that are not completely true. Here are five myths about milk which need to be debunked:


The type of milk that one drinks determines if it will increase weight or not. The milk consumed after removing the cream does not aid in weight gain.


It is believed that milk loses its nutrients when it is boiled. However, this is untrue since boiling is necessary to make milk healthy and drinkable.


It has not been scientifically proven that milk leaches calcium. In fact, milk is a great source of calcium and is important for the health of bones.

It is also believed by some that drinking milk produces mucus. Though consuming skimmed milk can increase phlegm in case of cough, it does not produce mucus.


Scientific evidence does not establish any direct causative relationship between consumption of milk and acne.


Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.


5 Myths About Milk Which Need Debunking


Red rice is an easily digestible food item which prevents constipation and resolves digestive issues. It removes harmful toxins from the body and promotes a healthy gut.


Eating red rice boosts the body’s immune system and builds the defences of the body against illnesses and infections.

Red rice, which is rich in nutrients, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and improves heart health.


Red rice is loaded with antioxidants and fibre which help in decreasing cholesterol levels.


The essential nutrients in red rice like phosphorus and magnesium are extremely beneficial for bone health.


Red rice helps in controlling pulmonary diseases and maintains normal breathing patterns. It also improves the circulation of oxygen in the body and fights against asthma.

Red rice helps in achieving glowing skin. Red rice contains anthocyanin, which is a natural antioxidant that helps in getting soft skin.

Red rice has a lower glycaemic index which is helpful for people suffering from diabetes. It regulates their blood sugar levels and helps manage diabetes.

8 Health Benefits Of Red Rice


<p>The government of the United States announced sanctions against Chinese hackers on Monday (Mar 25) after alleging that they were targeting the critical infrastructure of the nation while working for the government spy agency of China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said that they have issued sanctions against Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd. It stated that the company has been working as a front for the Chinese Ministry of State Security that has “served as cover for multiple malicious cyber operations”.</p>

<p>In the unsealed indictment, the United States accused China of heading a state-backed hacking programme spanning years.</p>

<p>US Attorney General Merrick Garland said that the hacking operation is proof of “the ends to which the Chinese government is willing to go to target and intimidate its critics”.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-hackers-break-into-south-korean-chip-equipment-firms-seoul-696774">North Korean hackers broke into South Korean chip equipment firms: Seoul</a></p>

<h2><strong>US attributes threats to cyber hacking group APT 31&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Two Chinese nationals - Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin - were named by the treasury office for using cyber operations to target critical infrastructure sectors of the United States, including&nbsp;defence, aerospace and energy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US officials said that these threats were part of the cyber hacking group APT 31, which presents an “advanced persistent threat”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US prosecutors stated that APT 31 was part of a group&nbsp;managed by the Chinese Ministry of State Security, the intelligence agency of the country, based in the city of Wuhan.</p>

<p>The list includes state-sponsored intelligence officers and contract hackers. “APT 31 has targeted a wide range of high-ranking US government officials and their advisors integral to US national security,” said the department, in a press release.</p>

<p>Chinese citizens Zhao, Ni, and five other hackers were charged with conspiring to carry out computer intrusions and wire fraud by the US Department of Justice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The agency claimed that these Chinese citizens have been involved in a 14-year-long cyber operation “targeting US and foreign critics, businesses and political officials”.</p>

<p>“Today’s announcements underscore the need to remain vigilant to cybersecurity threats and the potential for cyber-enabled foreign malign influence efforts, especially as we approach the 2024 election cycle,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said.</p>

<h2><strong>How did millions of Americans fall prey to the Chinese hacking plot?</strong></h2>

<p>Online accounts of millions of Americans were caught up in a "sinister" Chinese hacking plot aimed at US officials, said the FBI and the Justice Department.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 10,000 malicious emails were sent to US officials&nbsp;as part of the Chinese hacking plan, which allowed APT 31 to get information regarding their targets. The information included locations and IP addresses. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The emails were sent to government officials across the world who at some point criticised the policies of China.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UK also issues sanctions, New Zealand condemns activity</strong></h2>

<p>The UK government also issued sanctions as it claimed that the same Chinese state-backed hackers also targeted its elections&nbsp;agency and democratic institutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China to improve anti-hacking protections by 2026</strong></p>

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<p>Officials claimed that those sanctioned had hacked their systems and may have got access to the Electoral Commission's information regarding tens of millions of UK voters.</p>

<p>The New Zealand government also raised concerns regarding the involvement of the Chinese government in a cyber hack on New Zealand's parliament in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Australia and New Zealand criticised the cyber hacking activity.</p>

<p>“Foreign interference of this nature is unacceptable, and we have urged China to refrain from such activity in future,” said New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters, in a statement.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The government of the United States announced sanctions against Chinese hackers on Monday (Mar 25) after alleging that they were targeting the critical infrastructure of the nation while working for the government spy agency of China.

The government of the United States announced sanctions against Chinese hackers on Monday (Mar 25) after alleging that they were targeting the critical infrastructure of the nation while working for the government spy agency of China. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said that they have issued sanctions against Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd. It stated that the company has been working as a front for the Chinese Ministry of State Security that has “served as cover for multiple malicious cyber operations”. In the unsealed indictment, the United States accused China of heading a state-backed hacking programme spanning years. US Attorney General Merrick Garland said that the hacking operation is proof of “the ends to which the Chinese government is willing to go to target and intimidate its critics”. Also Read: North Korean hackers broke into South Korean chip equipment firms: Seoul US attributes threats to cyber hacking group APT 31 Two Chinese nationals - Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin - were named by the treasury office for using cyber operations to target critical infrastructure sectors of the United States, including defence, aerospace and energy. The US officials said that these threats were part of the cyber hacking group APT 31, which presents an “advanced persistent threat”. US prosecutors stated that APT 31 was part of a group managed by the Chinese Ministry of State Security, the intelligence agency of the country, based in the city of Wuhan. The list includes state-sponsored intelligence officers and contract hackers. “APT 31 has targeted a wide range of high-ranking US government officials and their advisors integral to US national security,” said the department, in a press release. Chinese citizens Zhao, Ni, and five other hackers were charged with conspiring to carry out computer intrusions and wire fraud by the US Department of Justice. The agency claimed that these Chinese citizens have been involved in a 14-year-long cyber operation “targeting US and foreign critics, businesses and political officials”. “Today’s announcements underscore the need to remain vigilant to cybersecurity threats and the potential for cyber-enabled foreign malign influence efforts, especially as we approach the 2024 election cycle,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said. How did millions of Americans fall prey to the Chinese hacking plot? Online accounts of millions of Americans were caught up in a "sinister" Chinese hacking plot aimed at US officials, said the FBI and the Justice Department. More than 10,000 malicious emails were sent to US officials as part of the Chinese hacking plan, which allowed APT 31 to get information regarding their targets. The information included locations and IP addresses. The emails were sent to government officials across the world who at some point criticised the policies of China. UK also issues sanctions, New Zealand condemns activity The UK government also issued sanctions as it claimed that the same Chinese state-backed hackers also targeted its elections agency and democratic institutions. Watch: China to improve anti-hacking protections by 2026 Officials claimed that those sanctioned had hacked their systems and may have got access to the Electoral Commission's information regarding tens of millions of UK voters. The New Zealand government also raised concerns regarding the involvement of the Chinese government in a cyber hack on New Zealand's parliament in 2021. Both Australia and New Zealand criticised the cyber hacking activity. “Foreign interference of this nature is unacceptable, and we have urged China to refrain from such activity in future,” said New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters, in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

US announces sanctions against Chinese hackers for years-long cyber attack campaign

<p>Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday (Mar 25) said to the mediators that it will follow the original proposal on finalising a comprehensive ceasefire, which includes the Israeli troops' withdrawal from Gaza and the displaced Palestinians' return to the war-ravaged enclave.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The militant group also called for "a real exchange of prisoners" as it appealed for the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons in exchange for the Israeli hostages&nbsp;who have been kept in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has time and again rejected Hamas' appeal for a permanent ceasefire and full military withdrawal as the terror group has claimed that any more hostages will be released after Israel commits to end the war.</p>

<p>The demands of Hamas have been rejected by Israel as delusional and the country has emphasised that its military campaign to destroy the military and governance capabilities of Hamas will start after the implementation of any hostage-truce deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nearly 130 hostages are likely to have been kept in Gaza since the October 7 attack by Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement on Monday (Mar 25), Hamas claimed that Israel “did not respond to any of the basic demands of our people and our resistance (Hamas): a comprehensive ceasefire, withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the return of the displaced, and a real exchange of prisoners."&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the statement, it appeared that Hamas rejected the proposal offered in Doha where both sides had indirect talks via Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.</p>

<p>The militant group claimed, “(Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and his extremist government bear full responsibility for thwarting all negotiation efforts and obstructing reaching an agreement so far.”</p>

<h2>Netanyahu scraps visit by top aides to US</h2>

<p>The statement of Hamas came hours after a resolution was adopted by the United Nations Security Council demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for the&nbsp;hostages to be&nbsp;released. The United States had abstained from voting on the resolution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the adoption of the resolution, the Israel Prime Minister’s Office, in a statement, warned that the decision of the United States to abstain has harmed the war effort against Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel War: UN Security Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution</strong></p>

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<p>The statement said that the decision was “a clear retreat from the consistent US position in the Security Council since the beginning of the war,” and one that “gives Hamas hope that international pressure will allow them to get a ceasefire without releasing our hostages.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Netanyahu abruptly cancelled his top aides' trip to Washington which was aimed at discussing plans for an offensive in Rafah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan also slammed the Security Council for adopting the resolution and said, “On the one hand, the resolution says that taking civilians hostage is in violation of international law, yet on the other hand — despite the fact that you know Hamas won’t listen to your calls and release the hostages — you demand a ceasefire."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli minister quits Netanyahu's unity government</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli minister, who was part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency unity government, resigned after he was not included in the highest-level war cabinet.</p>

<p>Gideon Saar had joined the government, along with other ministers, to help manage the war on Hamas in Gaza.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>


Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday (Mar 25) said to the mediators that it will follow the original proposal on finalising a comprehensive ceasefire, which includes the Israeli troops' withdrawal from Gaza and the displaced Palestinians' return to the war-ravaged enclave.

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday (Mar 25) said to the mediators that it will follow the original proposal on finalising a comprehensive ceasefire, which includes the Israeli troops' withdrawal from Gaza and the displaced Palestinians' return to the war-ravaged enclave. The militant group also called for "a real exchange of prisoners" as it appealed for the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons in exchange for the Israeli hostages who have been kept in Gaza. Israel has time and again rejected Hamas' appeal for a permanent ceasefire and full military withdrawal as the terror group has claimed that any more hostages will be released after Israel commits to end the war. The demands of Hamas have been rejected by Israel as delusional and the country has emphasised that its military campaign to destroy the military and governance capabilities of Hamas will start after the implementation of any hostage-truce deal. Nearly 130 hostages are likely to have been kept in Gaza since the October 7 attack by Hamas. Also Read: UNSC passes resolution demanding ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza during Ramadan; US abstains from voting In a statement on Monday (Mar 25), Hamas claimed that Israel “did not respond to any of the basic demands of our people and our resistance (Hamas): a comprehensive ceasefire, withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the return of the displaced, and a real exchange of prisoners." With the statement, it appeared that Hamas rejected the proposal offered in Doha where both sides had indirect talks via Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The militant group claimed, “(Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and his extremist government bear full responsibility for thwarting all negotiation efforts and obstructing reaching an agreement so far.” Netanyahu scraps visit by top aides to US The statement of Hamas came hours after a resolution was adopted by the United Nations Security Council demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for the hostages to be released. The United States had abstained from voting on the resolution. After the adoption of the resolution, the Israel Prime Minister’s Office, in a statement, warned that the decision of the United States to abstain has harmed the war effort against Hamas. Watch: Israel War: UN Security Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution The statement said that the decision was “a clear retreat from the consistent US position in the Security Council since the beginning of the war,” and one that “gives Hamas hope that international pressure will allow them to get a ceasefire without releasing our hostages.” Meanwhile, Netanyahu abruptly cancelled his top aides' trip to Washington which was aimed at discussing plans for an offensive in Rafah. Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan also slammed the Security Council for adopting the resolution and said, “On the one hand, the resolution says that taking civilians hostage is in violation of international law, yet on the other hand — despite the fact that you know Hamas won’t listen to your calls and release the hostages — you demand a ceasefire." Israeli minister quits Netanyahu's unity government Israeli minister, who was part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency unity government, resigned after he was not included in the highest-level war cabinet. Gideon Saar had joined the government, along with other ministers, to help manage the war on Hamas in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Hamas says will stick to original position on ceasefire hours after UNSC passes resolution

<p>The FDA-approved medicine sildenafil, which is administered for erectile dysfunction, can soon be part of the therapy to decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.</p>

<p>The researchers in the United States, have analysed medical insurance data and carried out a laboratory investigation of sildenafil's genetic and neurological effects. Sildenafil is a drug which is popularly sold under the brand name Viagra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The researchers in the United States validated the potential of the medication in maintaining critical proteins in nerve cells from getting into a deadly mess.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recent studies carried out have again and again shown that enzyme blockers known as phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors are not only able to increase blood flow in the penis but can also prevent neurodegeneration which leads to dementia.</p>

<p>The potential of the enzyme blockers should not be surprising since the PDEs are known to remain involved in nerve signalling pathways which influence neuroplasticity.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per earlier investigations on animal models, the PDE inhibitor sildenafil decreases the excessive phosphorylation of 'tau' proteins in nerve cells which leads them to form toxic tangles and helps improve cognitive health and memory.</p>

<p>However, some studies were not able to register an effect on the population level at all. &nbsp;</p>

<p>And though, the drug&nbsp;does not have an effect on a neurological level, the mechanism involved in the process is still not fully understood.</p>

<h2><strong>Cell cultures of neurons used by researchers to study Viagra's effect&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In the United States, the researchers used cell cultures of neurons, which were created using stem cells donated by patients with Alzheimer's, to sketch the metabolic and genetic activity behind the therapeutic effects of sildenafil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After five days of treatment, significantly lower levels of tau proteins were produced by the laboratory-grown neurons in which phosphorus in high concentration was added, which confirmed sildenafil's potential to protect brain cells.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Celebrities who've been diagnosed with rare diseases &amp; more</strong></p>

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<p>When the researchers went through the messages produced by the DNA of the cells, they found multiple changes in the expression of genes, many of which involved the communication breakdown between nerves, inflammation and guidance of nerve cell structures.</p>

<p>Even though additional studies will be required to understand how these subtle influences are involved in the pathology behind Alzheimer's, the researchers have understood that the main gene families affected by sildenafil gave a solid foundation for understanding why this works and why Alzheimer's is developed in some brains in the first place.</p>

<p>"After integrating this large amount of data computationally, it is rewarding to see sildenafil's effects in human neurons and real-world patient outcomes," said Cleveland Clinic biomedical informatician and co-first author Feixiong Cheng, reported Science Alert.</p>


The FDA-approved medicine sildenafil, which is administered for erectile dysfunction, can soon be part of the therapy to decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

The FDA-approved medicine sildenafil, which is administered for erectile dysfunction, can soon be part of the therapy to decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers in the United States, have analysed medical insurance data and carried out a laboratory investigation of sildenafil's genetic and neurological effects. Sildenafil is a drug which is popularly sold under the brand name Viagra. The researchers in the United States validated the potential of the medication in maintaining critical proteins in nerve cells from getting into a deadly mess. Recent studies carried out have again and again shown that enzyme blockers known as phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors are not only able to increase blood flow in the penis but can also prevent neurodegeneration which leads to dementia. The potential of the enzyme blockers should not be surprising since the PDEs are known to remain involved in nerve signalling pathways which influence neuroplasticity. Also Read: Frequent nose-picking leading cause of progressive dementia: Study As per earlier investigations on animal models, the PDE inhibitor sildenafil decreases the excessive phosphorylation of 'tau' proteins in nerve cells which leads them to form toxic tangles and helps improve cognitive health and memory. However, some studies were not able to register an effect on the population level at all. And though, the drug does not have an effect on a neurological level, the mechanism involved in the process is still not fully understood. Cell cultures of neurons used by researchers to study Viagra's effect In the United States, the researchers used cell cultures of neurons, which were created using stem cells donated by patients with Alzheimer's, to sketch the metabolic and genetic activity behind the therapeutic effects of sildenafil. After five days of treatment, significantly lower levels of tau proteins were produced by the laboratory-grown neurons in which phosphorus in high concentration was added, which confirmed sildenafil's potential to protect brain cells. Watch: Celebrities who've been diagnosed with rare diseases & more When the researchers went through the messages produced by the DNA of the cells, they found multiple changes in the expression of genes, many of which involved the communication breakdown between nerves, inflammation and guidance of nerve cell structures. Even though additional studies will be required to understand how these subtle influences are involved in the pathology behind Alzheimer's, the researchers have understood that the main gene families affected by sildenafil gave a solid foundation for understanding why this works and why Alzheimer's is developed in some brains in the first place. "After integrating this large amount of data computationally, it is rewarding to see sildenafil's effects in human neurons and real-world patient outcomes," said Cleveland Clinic biomedical informatician and co-first author Feixiong Cheng, reported Science Alert.

Viagra intake decreases Alzheimer’s risk by more than 50 per cent: Study

<p>In a new twist to United States presidential elections, an army veteran and 35-year-old Texas resident Dustin Ebey has changed his name to 'Literally Anybody Else' and has decided to run for the polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man, whose legal name now is 'Literally Anybody Else', belongs to North Richland Hills, Texas and is a teacher by profession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The name was changed so that he could express his dissatisfaction with the current presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden.</p>

<p>After his name change was approved by a judge, a new driver's license was obtained by him and then he submitted the necessary documents to run for presidential polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This isn't about me, 'Literally Anybody Else', more so as it is an idea. We can do better out of 300 million people for president," said Ebey, as quoted by Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-2024-biden-has-massive-cash-advantage-over-trump-702748">US presidential election 2024: Biden has massive cash advantage over Trump</a></p>

<p>He accepted that it was a challenge to collect enough signatures to appear on the ballots since Texas law needs 113,151 signatures from registered voters, who did not cast a vote in the presidential primary of either party.</p>

<p>The man has already filed a nomination with the Federal Election Commission. He added that he is "not delusional" and accepts collecting enough signatures to appear on ballots is very challenging.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>A third alternative to Biden, Trump?</strong></h2>

<p>Dustin Ebey, who is now legally called 'Literally Anybody Else', said that people like him, who are tired of a "constant power grab between the two parties" which has no benefit for the Americans, should have some outlet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the man, his campaign is not aimed at him as an individual but is regarding the concept of 'Literally Anybody Else' as an alternative choice for the people of America, who he thinks have faced disappointment by the current political parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel war: US says 'disappointed' after Israel cancels visit to Washington</strong></p>

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<p>"It's not necessarily about me as a person, but it's about literally anybody else as an idea," Ebey said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His website literallyanybodyelse.com reads, "For too long have Americans been a victim of its political parties putting party loyalty over governance. Together let's send the message to Washington and say, 'You will represent or be replaced.' America should not be stuck choosing between the 'King of Debt' (his self-declaration) and an 81-year-old. Literally Anybody Else isn't a person, it's a rally cry."</p>


In a new twist to United States presidential elections, an army veteran and 35-year-old Texas resident Dustin Ebey has changed his name to 'Literally Anybody Else' and has decided to run for the polls.

In a new twist to United States presidential elections, an army veteran and 35-year-old Texas resident Dustin Ebey has changed his name to 'Literally Anybody Else' and has decided to run for the polls. The man, whose legal name now is 'Literally Anybody Else', belongs to North Richland Hills, Texas and is a teacher by profession. The name was changed so that he could express his dissatisfaction with the current presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden. After his name change was approved by a judge, a new driver's license was obtained by him and then he submitted the necessary documents to run for presidential polls. "This isn't about me, 'Literally Anybody Else', more so as it is an idea. We can do better out of 300 million people for president," said Ebey, as quoted by Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA. Also Read: US presidential election 2024: Biden has massive cash advantage over Trump He accepted that it was a challenge to collect enough signatures to appear on the ballots since Texas law needs 113,151 signatures from registered voters, who did not cast a vote in the presidential primary of either party. The man has already filed a nomination with the Federal Election Commission. He added that he is "not delusional" and accepts collecting enough signatures to appear on ballots is very challenging. A third alternative to Biden, Trump? Dustin Ebey, who is now legally called 'Literally Anybody Else', said that people like him, who are tired of a "constant power grab between the two parties" which has no benefit for the Americans, should have some outlet. According to the man, his campaign is not aimed at him as an individual but is regarding the concept of 'Literally Anybody Else' as an alternative choice for the people of America, who he thinks have faced disappointment by the current political parties. Watch: Israel war: US says 'disappointed' after Israel cancels visit to Washington "It's not necessarily about me as a person, but it's about literally anybody else as an idea," Ebey said. His website literallyanybodyelse.com reads, "For too long have Americans been a victim of its political parties putting party loyalty over governance. Together let's send the message to Washington and say, 'You will represent or be replaced.' America should not be stuck choosing between the 'King of Debt' (his self-declaration) and an 81-year-old. Literally Anybody Else isn't a person, it's a rally cry."

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<p>Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, K Kavitha has been&nbsp;sent to judicial custody till April 9 by a Delhi court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>K Kavitha, who was arrested on March 15 by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged liquor policy scam, was earlier kept in the custody of the agency which was once extended last week so that she can be questioned based on the data extracted from her mobile phone.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-placed-in-7-day-probe-agency-custody-over-liquor-policy-case-703240">Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal placed in 7-day probe agency custody over liquor policy case</a></p>

<p>However, the Enforcement Directorate, in a surprise step, sought only 15-day judicial custody which meant Kavitha will now most probably be shifted to Delhi's Tihar Jail and won't be held at the lock-up of the agency.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>K Kavitha claims 'political laundering'&nbsp;</h2>

<p>While she was being taken from Rouse Avenue Court, New Delhi, the fiery BRS leader slammed her critics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kavitha said the case against her "is not money laundering but political laundering", and emphasised that her accusers had either donated money to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party or joined it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is a fabricated and false case. One accused has joined the BJP, second is getting a BJP ticket, and third accused gave Rs 500 million in electoral bonds. This is political laundering... we will come out clean," she said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: BRS leader K Kavitha remanded to ED custody till March 24</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate, in the remand request submitted to the court, said that "it is evident Ms K Kavitha is involved in the acts of payment of kickbacks to government functionaries to gain illegal benefits in the excise policy formulation and implementation..." and that the BRS leader is "actually involved in the transfer of proceeds of crime of Rs 1 billion.. which was paid to AAP leaders".</p>

<p>The agency further said that Kavitha "has not given true and complete disclosure and has not cooperated with the investigation".</p>

<p>Kavitha has filed for interim bail on grounds of her minor son's school exams.</p>

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Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, K Kavitha has been sent to judicial custody till April 9 by a Delhi court.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, K Kavitha has been sent to judicial custody till April 9 by a Delhi court. K Kavitha, who was arrested on March 15 by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged liquor policy scam, was earlier kept in the custody of the agency which was once extended last week so that she can be questioned based on the data extracted from her mobile phone. Also Read: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal placed in 7-day probe agency custody over liquor policy case However, the Enforcement Directorate, in a surprise step, sought only 15-day judicial custody which meant Kavitha will now most probably be shifted to Delhi's Tihar Jail and won't be held at the lock-up of the agency. Delhi excise policy money laundering case | Delhi court sends BRS leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 9 https://t.co/vVcXkmUUaC — ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2024 × K Kavitha claims 'political laundering' While she was being taken from Rouse Avenue Court, New Delhi, the fiery BRS leader slammed her critics. Kavitha said the case against her "is not money laundering but political laundering", and emphasised that her accusers had either donated money to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party or joined it. "It is a fabricated and false case. One accused has joined the BJP, second is getting a BJP ticket, and third accused gave Rs 500 million in electoral bonds. This is political laundering... we will come out clean," she said. Watch: India: BRS leader K Kavitha remanded to ED custody till March 24 Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate, in the remand request submitted to the court, said that "it is evident Ms K Kavitha is involved in the acts of payment of kickbacks to government functionaries to gain illegal benefits in the excise policy formulation and implementation..." and that the BRS leader is "actually involved in the transfer of proceeds of crime of Rs 1 billion.. which was paid to AAP leaders". The agency further said that Kavitha "has not given true and complete disclosure and has not cooperated with the investigation". Kavitha has filed for interim bail on grounds of her minor son's school exams. (With inputs from agencies)

Liquor policy case: K Kavitha sent to judicial custody for 14 days, bail plea to be heard on April 1

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has now said that the radical Islamists carried out the Crocus City concert hall attack, however, he reasserted his claims that Ukraine is likely to have been involved in the shootout, which left 139 dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While addressing the nation on Telegram, Putin said, "We know that the crime was carried out by the hand of radical Islamists with an ideology that the Muslim world has fought for centuries. The question that arises is who benefits from this?"</p>

<p>“We are interested in who ordered it,” the Russian president said, further stating that the shooting is likely to be a part of the campaign of intimidation by Ukraine.</p>

<p>“This atrocity may be just one part in a whole series of attempts by those who have been at war with our country since 2014 at the hands of the neo-Nazi Kyiv regime," Putin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We know by whose hand the crime against Russia and its people was committed. But what is of interest to us is who ordered it," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-questions-us-assertions-about-islamic-state-orchestrating-moscow-attack-704210">Russia questions US assertions about Islamic State orchestrating Moscow attack</a></p>

<p>Putin, however, did not name ISIS which claimed responsibility for the dastardly attack.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Who benefits from this?' Putin hints at Ukraine's role in attack</strong></h2>

<p>While addressing the country on Telegram, the Russian president hinted at Ukraine's role in the attack to "show their own population that not all is lost for the Kyiv regime".</p>

<p>He added that the Russian security officials nabbed the attackers while they were trying to escape to Ukraine. "The question that arises is who benefits from this?" said Putin.</p>

<p>Speaking about the statements by the US which indicated that Ukraine was involved in the attack, Putin said, “The US is trying to convince everyone that there is no Kyiv trace.”</p>

<p>He then repeated his earlier assertion that the attackers had planned to run away to Ukraine before they were arrested.&nbsp;“Who was waiting for them there?” Putin quizzed.</p>

<p>However, Kyiv denied playing any role in the attack and accused Russia of falsely blaming them to further escalate the fighting in Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Moscow Attack: Islamist Terror From Former Soviet States Haunts Russia</strong></p>

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<p>On Saturday (Mar 23), Putin said that Ukraine had helped the attackers and planned to “open a window” for the gunmen to escape.</p>

<p>However, US intelligence services warned that IS cells active in Russia were making plans to target concert venues. Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed that Russia’s security services did not take any help from the West.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“No, our security services are working on their own, no assistance is currently on the table,” he said while speaking to journalists.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has now said that the radical Islamists carried out the Crocus City concert hall attack, however, he reasserted his claims that Ukraine is likely to have been involved in the shootout, which left 139 dead.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has now said that the radical Islamists carried out the Crocus City concert hall attack, however, he reasserted his claims that Ukraine is likely to have been involved in the shootout, which left 139 dead. While addressing the nation on Telegram, Putin said, "We know that the crime was carried out by the hand of radical Islamists with an ideology that the Muslim world has fought for centuries. The question that arises is who benefits from this?" “We are interested in who ordered it,” the Russian president said, further stating that the shooting is likely to be a part of the campaign of intimidation by Ukraine. “This atrocity may be just one part in a whole series of attempts by those who have been at war with our country since 2014 at the hands of the neo-Nazi Kyiv regime," Putin said. "We know by whose hand the crime against Russia and its people was committed. But what is of interest to us is who ordered it," he added. Also Read: Russia questions US assertions about Islamic State orchestrating Moscow attack Putin, however, did not name ISIS which claimed responsibility for the dastardly attack. 'Who benefits from this?' Putin hints at Ukraine's role in attack While addressing the country on Telegram, the Russian president hinted at Ukraine's role in the attack to "show their own population that not all is lost for the Kyiv regime". He added that the Russian security officials nabbed the attackers while they were trying to escape to Ukraine. "The question that arises is who benefits from this?" said Putin. Speaking about the statements by the US which indicated that Ukraine was involved in the attack, Putin said, “The US is trying to convince everyone that there is no Kyiv trace.” He then repeated his earlier assertion that the attackers had planned to run away to Ukraine before they were arrested. “Who was waiting for them there?” Putin quizzed. However, Kyiv denied playing any role in the attack and accused Russia of falsely blaming them to further escalate the fighting in Ukraine. Watch: Moscow Attack: Islamist Terror From Former Soviet States Haunts Russia On Saturday (Mar 23), Putin said that Ukraine had helped the attackers and planned to “open a window” for the gunmen to escape. However, US intelligence services warned that IS cells active in Russia were making plans to target concert venues. Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed that Russia’s security services did not take any help from the West. “No, our security services are working on their own, no assistance is currently on the table,” he said while speaking to journalists. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Putin repeats Islamist, Ukraine link with Moscow concert attack

<p>APT 31, a notorious hacking gang allegedly linked to the Chinese government, has been identified by British cyber defence officials as the group which carried out cyber attacks on email accounts of parliamentarians. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the GCHQ's cyber security arm, said that they found that APT 31 was behind the unsuccessful 2021 attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the same time period, seven Chinese nationals related to the group were charged by the FBI in the US with allegedly carrying out wire fraud.</p>

<p>US prosecutors said that APT 31 belonged to a group managed by the Chinese Ministry of State Security, the intelligence agency of the country based in the city of Wuhan.</p>

<p>In the indictment, the US named Chinese citizens Ni Gaobin, Weng Ming, Cheng Feng, Peng Yaowen, Sun Xiaohui, Xiong Wang and Zhao Guangzong, who are between the age of 34 and 38 and live in China.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-announces-sanctions-against-chinese-hackers-for-targeting-critical-infrastructure-704266">US announces sanctions against Chinese hackers for years-long cyber attack campaign</a></p>

<p>APT 31 faces the accusation of interfering in the 2020 US elections and was also reported to have been involved in a widespread attack on Microsoft systems which took place in 2021 and gave access to thousands of email servers.</p>

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<p>APT is the short form of “advanced persistent threat” and is a naming convention which has been used by Western cyber intelligence agencies for identifying hacking groups related to foreign adversaries.</p>

<h2><strong>More than two dozen active Chinese APT groups: report&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to The Telegraph newspaper, government officials have identified more than two dozen Chinese APT groups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>APT 31 is also known as Violet Typhoon, Judgement Panda, Bronze Vinewood and Zirconium.</p>

<p>It was first publicly identified in 2016, but&nbsp;was most probably operational since 2010.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The most serious attack happened in 2021 when APT 31 as well as another state-backed group used a flaw in Microsoft, Exchange's email server system to steal personal data.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UK: Deputy PM blames China for cyber-attack on election commission</strong></p>

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<p>In the hacking attempt, nearly 250,000 email servers were affected, which included an estimated 7,000 in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>The Norwegian parliament and the European Banking Authority were also victims of the cyber attack as the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) claimed that the hack “enabled large-scale espionage”.</p>

<p>Email phishing techniques have also been widely used by APT 31 in which victims have been encouraged to click on malicious links which steal details.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday (Mar 25), the FBI said that more than 10,000 emails were sent by APT 31 to prominent critics of China, in a major phishing attack.&nbsp;</p>

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APT 31, a notorious hacking gang allegedly linked to the Chinese government, has been identified by British cyber defence officials as the group which carried out cyber attacks on email accounts of parliamentarians.

APT 31, a notorious hacking gang allegedly linked to the Chinese government, has been identified by British cyber defence officials as the group which carried out cyber attacks on email accounts of parliamentarians. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the GCHQ's cyber security arm, said that they found that APT 31 was behind the unsuccessful 2021 attacks. In the same time period, seven Chinese nationals related to the group were charged by the FBI in the US with allegedly carrying out wire fraud. US prosecutors said that APT 31 belonged to a group managed by the Chinese Ministry of State Security, the intelligence agency of the country based in the city of Wuhan. In the indictment, the US named Chinese citizens Ni Gaobin, Weng Ming, Cheng Feng, Peng Yaowen, Sun Xiaohui, Xiong Wang and Zhao Guangzong, who are between the age of 34 and 38 and live in China. Also Read: US announces sanctions against Chinese hackers for years-long cyber attack campaign APT 31 faces the accusation of interfering in the 2020 US elections and was also reported to have been involved in a widespread attack on Microsoft systems which took place in 2021 and gave access to thousands of email servers. Today, the UK Government has called out China state-affiliated actors for malicious cyber activity targeting democratic institutions and parliamentarians⬇️https://t.co/ChvNrfpTyv 🧵 — NCSC UK (@NCSC) March 25, 2024 × APT is the short form of “advanced persistent threat” and is a naming convention which has been used by Western cyber intelligence agencies for identifying hacking groups related to foreign adversaries. More than two dozen active Chinese APT groups: report According to The Telegraph newspaper, government officials have identified more than two dozen Chinese APT groups. APT 31 is also known as Violet Typhoon, Judgement Panda, Bronze Vinewood and Zirconium. It was first publicly identified in 2016, but was most probably operational since 2010. The most serious attack happened in 2021 when APT 31 as well as another state-backed group used a flaw in Microsoft, Exchange's email server system to steal personal data. Watch: UK: Deputy PM blames China for cyber-attack on election commission In the hacking attempt, nearly 250,000 email servers were affected, which included an estimated 7,000 in the United Kingdom. The Norwegian parliament and the European Banking Authority were also victims of the cyber attack as the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) claimed that the hack “enabled large-scale espionage”. Email phishing techniques have also been widely used by APT 31 in which victims have been encouraged to click on malicious links which steal details. On Monday (Mar 25), the FBI said that more than 10,000 emails were sent by APT 31 to prominent critics of China, in a major phishing attack. (With inputs from agencies)

What is APT 31? Chinese hacking group allegedly stole private info on Americans

<p>The strongest geomagnetic storm in at least five years slammed the Earth and filled the sky with green and purple hues of aurora.</p>

<p>The solar storm was also reported to have caused "a major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field" which is likely to have impacted infrastructure and caused the northern lights to become visible to the human eye, said officials.</p>

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<p>NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Centre on Saturday (Mar 23) issued a geomagnetic storm watch and said that they have detected a coronal mass ejection.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/northern-lights-to-be-seen-in-us-and-uk-after-solar-storms-could-disrupt-radio-communications-704150">Northern Lights to be seen in US and UK after solar storms; could disrupt radio communications</a></p>

<p>Coronal mass ejections or CMEs are created by a large cloud of magnetic and plasma field bursts from the corona of the sun.</p>

<h2><strong>Northern Lights shine across sky, sparkle over volcano in Iceland</strong></h2>

<p>After the solar storm hit planet Earth, it created beautiful green, purple and red auroras for the skywatchers across the skies in Europe, New Zealand and parts of the northern United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The auroras, also called the northern and southern lights, were created by the solar storm. However, they soon disappeared after the geomagnetic activity quickly waned.</p>

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South Indian Lake, MB<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/auroraborealis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#auroraborealis</a> danced in the sky around 9:30 PM tonight. The fringe of pink <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/aurora?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#aurora</a> color appeared as well. What a nice way to treat myself this spring break. Watch the serene beauty of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/northernlights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#northernlights</a> during the spring break night! <a href="https://t.co/DvzlK2uCLD">pic.twitter.com/DvzlK2uCLD</a></p>
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<p>Taking to SpaceWeather.com, “aurora hunter" Alexander Kuznetsov in Finland said that the “aurora did one amazing dance just after the fall of darkness".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, “It started as a sharp dancing arc in the Southern horizon, and it quickly went overhead, producing some of the most vibrant red &amp; purple auroras that I’ve seen in my entire aurora hunting career!”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, aurora watcher in southwest Finland, Matti Helin said that a “nice display” lasted just 20 minutes.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Space Race: India and China reach for the stars</strong></p>

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<p>This natural phenomenon was also captured in the skies above a volcano near the Icelandic town of Grindavik which erupted as the Northern Lights dazzled in the night sky.</p>

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<p>Auroras are created when multiple solar particles are sent by the sun towards Earth which disturbs the magnetic field and creates a geomagnetic storm.&nbsp;</p>

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The strongest geomagnetic storm in at least five years slammed the Earth and filled the sky with green and purple hues of aurora. The solar storm was also reported to have caused "a major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field" which is likely to have impacted infrastructure and caused the northern lights to become visible to the human eye, said officials.

The strongest geomagnetic storm in at least five years slammed the Earth and filled the sky with green and purple hues of aurora. The solar storm was also reported to have caused "a major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field" which is likely to have impacted infrastructure and caused the northern lights to become visible to the human eye, said officials. Level 4 Solar Storm pic.twitter.com/wFDvxeCpnv — SpaceWeatherNews (@SunWeatherMan) March 24, 2024 × NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Centre on Saturday (Mar 23) issued a geomagnetic storm watch and said that they have detected a coronal mass ejection. Also Read: Northern Lights to be seen in US and UK after solar storms; could disrupt radio communications Coronal mass ejections or CMEs are created by a large cloud of magnetic and plasma field bursts from the corona of the sun. Northern Lights shine across sky, sparkle over volcano in Iceland After the solar storm hit planet Earth, it created beautiful green, purple and red auroras for the skywatchers across the skies in Europe, New Zealand and parts of the northern United States. The auroras, also called the northern and southern lights, were created by the solar storm. However, they soon disappeared after the geomagnetic activity quickly waned. March 25, 2024 South Indian Lake, MB#auroraborealis danced in the sky around 9:30 PM tonight. The fringe of pink #aurora color appeared as well. What a nice way to treat myself this spring break. Watch the serene beauty of the #northernlights during the spring break night! pic.twitter.com/DvzlK2uCLD — Rj Roldan ™ 🔅 (@rjayroldan) March 26, 2024 × Taking to SpaceWeather.com, “aurora hunter" Alexander Kuznetsov in Finland said that the “aurora did one amazing dance just after the fall of darkness". He said, “It started as a sharp dancing arc in the Southern horizon, and it quickly went overhead, producing some of the most vibrant red & purple auroras that I’ve seen in my entire aurora hunting career!” Meanwhile, aurora watcher in southwest Finland, Matti Helin said that a “nice display” lasted just 20 minutes. Watch: Space Race: India and China reach for the stars This natural phenomenon was also captured in the skies above a volcano near the Icelandic town of Grindavik which erupted as the Northern Lights dazzled in the night sky. Northern Lights shine over erupting volcano in Iceland https://t.co/WYipY80ZII #ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency #ClimateActionNow #ClimateCrisis #GlobalBoiling #Earthquake #CO2 #Iceland #Volcano #Grindavik #ToxicGas #Magma #Lava #SolarStorm #Aurora #XFlare pic.twitter.com/hchttu4SeR — firehorse23 (@firehorse249791) March 25, 2024 × Auroras are created when multiple solar particles are sent by the sun towards Earth which disturbs the magnetic field and creates a geomagnetic storm. (With inputs from agencies)

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5 Superfoods Which Boost Immunity And Prevent Seasonal Illnesses


These five superfoods will provide the nutrients which are important for keeping a strong body which has a resilient immune system during the change of season.


Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and grapefruits have high vitamin C content. vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant which stimulates the production of white blood cells, which are important for fighting off infections.

Berries like blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and minerals which support a strong immune system. Berries contain flavonoids which have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. 

Garlic has been known to have medicinal properties for centuries and helps boost the immune system. It contains the compound allicin which has antimicrobial and antiviral properties and helps in fighting off infections.


A probiotic-rich food, yoghurt helps in supporting a healthy immune system and increases the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. The gut microbiome has an important role in immune function and yoghurt helps in maintaining a healthy balance of gut bacteria.


Leafy greens like Swiss chard, kale and spinach are loaded with nutrients. They contain antioxidants, minerals and vitamins which help support a strong immune system.


5 Superfoods Which Boost Immunity And Prevent Seasonal Illnesses

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