A 17-year-old boy allegedly killed his parents in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh to cure his mentally-ill elder brother. He killed his mother and father, offering them as a sacrifice at the behest of a ‘tantric’ (shaman), India-based news agency PTI reported.

The incident happened in Chhattisgarh state’s&nbsp;Raigarh district. Reports also revealed that some relatives were also involved.

As reported by PTI, local police said that on Tuesday (August 9) the teenager and six others have been apprehended from the neighbouring Jashpur district. An official also informed that one accused is still at large.

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Abhishek Meena, who is the superintendent of police, said that the bodies of Sukru Ram Yadav (40) and his wife Manmati (35) were found under a bridge on the Mahanadi river in the Saria region on August 1.

The SP said that while interrogating their minor son, it was revealed that the deaths were part of witchcraft as he and others killed the couple on the advice of a shaman.&nbsp;

The minor boy revealed that about a month ago, his elder brother developed a psychological ailment. To cure him, they approached the shaman, who told him that the reason was the ‘black magic’ practised by their mother. &nbsp;

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The boy further told the police that the tantric apparently advised him to kill his parents in order to cure his elder brother. The shaman also told the boy that the so-called sacrifice would also improve their financial condition. &nbsp;

As a result, with help of his brother-in-law Nar Singh, cousin brother Rajuram Yadav and accomplices Bhole Shankar Yadav, Shankar Yadav, Khageshwar Yadav, Ishwari Yadav and Dasrath Yadav, the minor allegedly strangled his parents on July 30. He threw the bodies under the bridge, the police officer said. The police said that one accused Dasrath Yadav was still absconding.&nbsp;

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A 17-year-old boy allegedly killed his parents in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh to cure his mentally-ill elder brother. He killed his mother and father, offering them as a sacrifice at the behest of a ‘tantric’ (shaman), India-based news agency PTI reported.

A 17-year-old boy allegedly killed his parents in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh to cure his mentally-ill elder brother. He killed his mother and father, offering them as a sacrifice at the behest of a ‘tantric’ (shaman), India-based news agency PTI reported. The incident happened in Chhattisgarh state’s Raigarh district. Reports also revealed that some relatives were also involved. As reported by PTI, local police said that on Tuesday (August 9) the teenager and six others have been apprehended from the neighbouring Jashpur district. An official also informed that one accused is still at large. ALSO READ | Explained: What is Lumpy Skin Disease? A viral infection that killed thousands of cows and buffaloes in India Abhishek Meena, who is the superintendent of police, said that the bodies of Sukru Ram Yadav (40) and his wife Manmati (35) were found under a bridge on the Mahanadi river in the Saria region on August 1. The SP said that while interrogating their minor son, it was revealed that the deaths were part of witchcraft as he and others killed the couple on the advice of a shaman. The minor boy revealed that about a month ago, his elder brother developed a psychological ailment. To cure him, they approached the shaman, who told him that the reason was the ‘black magic’ practised by their mother. ALSO READ | Kashmir: Women in Kupwara are making special national flags for the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign The boy further told the police that the tantric apparently advised him to kill his parents in order to cure his elder brother. The shaman also told the boy that the so-called sacrifice would also improve their financial condition. As a result, with help of his brother-in-law Nar Singh, cousin brother Rajuram Yadav and accomplices Bhole Shankar Yadav, Shankar Yadav, Khageshwar Yadav, Ishwari Yadav and Dasrath Yadav, the minor allegedly strangled his parents on July 30. He threw the bodies under the bridge, the police officer said. The police said that one accused Dasrath Yadav was still absconding. (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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When a viral disease outbreak affects cattle, it causes substantial economic losses in affected countries. Apart from the loss of animal lives, all stakeholders in the cattle industry suffer the damages but the poor, small-scale and backyard farmers are hit hardest.

When a viral disease outbreak affects cattle, it causes substantial economic losses in affected countries. Apart from the loss of animal lives, all stakeholders in the cattle industry suffer the damages but the poor, small-scale and backyard farmers are hit hardest. Several reports of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in animals, mainly cows and buffaloes, emerged in the last few weeks in India. Here's everything you need to know about it: What is Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)? As per reports, over 4,000 cattle died as of August 8 due to this viral infection in India's western states like Rajasthan and Gujarat. Some media reports mentioned that LSD cases are reported in other states like Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. As per the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), LSD is "a vector-borne pox disease" that is "characterised by the appearance of skin nodules". The cattle owners and authorities in India are worried because of the severe outbreak. ALSO READ | Kashmir: Women in Kupwara are making special national flags for the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign What are the symptoms? India-based news agency PTI reported that the infected animals immediately start losing weight and may have fever and lesions in the mouth. The milk yield will also be reduced. Other symptoms include excessive nasal and salivary secretion. Pregnant cows and buffaloes often suffer miscarriage and in some cases, diseased animals can die due to it as well. How to tackle and prevent to tackle lumpy skin disease? The PTI report stated that a leading Indian-American veterinary doctor has called for mass vaccination of cattle. The doctor also recommended an immediate restriction on their inter-district movement. Ravi Murarka, who is the President of the American Association of Veterinarians of Indian-Origin told PTI on Saturday (August 6) that the mass vaccination of cattle and putting an immediate stop to their inter-district movement are the two major steps that are needed to prevent any further spread of the deadly disease. ALSO READ | Why is India a success story when it comes to gender diversity in airline industry? Murarka described the outbreak of the disease during the monsoon season as a "perfect storm". He added that talks have been initiated with experts on how to tackle the disease and send relevant vaccines to India at quick notice. Murarka said, "The situation is very serious in Rajasthan right now. It's important to control mosquitoes or keep the vector away from susceptible animals. Animals at risk should keep indoors at night to be away from mosquitoes." "Brushing animals at risk with lime, quicklime or slaked lime that forms a layer on skin and decreases the ability of mosquitoes to reach the skin is advisable," he added. (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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There has been a massive increase in incidents of self-generated sexual abuse content by kids aged between seven and 10, says a global report&nbsp;which also found that the children are apparently being manipulated into recording abuse of themselves.

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has said that around 20,000 web pages of child sexual abuse imagery were found in the first half of this year.

The rise is alarming as&nbsp;this year, the cases were nearly 8,000 more than in the same period last year. If we compare it to 2020, it was over four times more than in the&nbsp;first half of that year.&nbsp;

IWF is a registered charity based in England, which states that its remit is to minimise the availability of “online sexual abuse content, specifically child sexual abuse images and videos hosted anywhere in the world and non-photographic child sexual abuse images hosted in the UK.”&nbsp;

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As quoted by UK-based media outlets, IWF said that sexual abuse content showing kids made it a social and digital emergency.&nbsp;

Susie Hargreaves, who is the IWF chief executive, said that "more needs to be done" in order to tackle the burning issue.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The online safety group asked the governments, tech companies and the police to work together more closely. Hargreaves said, “There is no place for child sexual abuse on the internet and we cannot simply accept, year on year, that sexual imagery of children is allowed to be exchanged without constraint online.”&nbsp;

She added, “Child sexual abuse which is facilitated and captured by technology using an internet connection does not require the abuser to be physically present, and most often takes place when the child is in their bedroom – a supposedly ‘safe space’ in the family home. Therefore, it should be entirely preventable.”&nbsp;

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“We need to attack this criminality from several directions, including providing parents and carers with support to have positive discussions around technology use and sexual abuse, within the home. Children are not to blame. They are often being coerced, tricked or pressured by sexual abusers on the internet,” she added.&nbsp;

“Only when the education of parents, carers and children comes together with efforts by tech companies, the government, police and third sector, can we hope to stem the tide of this criminal imagery,” she said.&nbsp;

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There has been a massive increase in incidents of self-generated sexual abuse content by kids aged between seven and 10, says a global report which also found that the children are apparently being manipulated into recording abuse of themselves.

There has been a massive increase in incidents of self-generated sexual abuse content by kids aged between seven and 10, says a global report which also found that the children are apparently being manipulated into recording abuse of themselves. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has said that around 20,000 web pages of child sexual abuse imagery were found in the first half of this year. The rise is alarming as this year, the cases were nearly 8,000 more than in the same period last year. If we compare it to 2020, it was over four times more than in the first half of that year. IWF is a registered charity based in England, which states that its remit is to minimise the availability of “online sexual abuse content, specifically child sexual abuse images and videos hosted anywhere in the world and non-photographic child sexual abuse images hosted in the UK.” ALSO READ | Britons say 'can't pay, won't pay' as energy prices to surge further in 2023 As quoted by UK-based media outlets, IWF said that sexual abuse content showing kids made it a social and digital emergency. Susie Hargreaves, who is the IWF chief executive, said that "more needs to be done" in order to tackle the burning issue. The online safety group asked the governments, tech companies and the police to work together more closely. Hargreaves said, “There is no place for child sexual abuse on the internet and we cannot simply accept, year on year, that sexual imagery of children is allowed to be exchanged without constraint online.” She added, “Child sexual abuse which is facilitated and captured by technology using an internet connection does not require the abuser to be physically present, and most often takes place when the child is in their bedroom – a supposedly ‘safe space’ in the family home. Therefore, it should be entirely preventable.” ALSO READ | UK issues new amber heat warning for England and Wales WATCH | WION Fineprint | Is the 6-hour workday the answer to a better work-life balance? × “We need to attack this criminality from several directions, including providing parents and carers with support to have positive discussions around technology use and sexual abuse, within the home. Children are not to blame. They are often being coerced, tricked or pressured by sexual abusers on the internet,” she added. “Only when the education of parents, carers and children comes together with efforts by tech companies, the government, police and third sector, can we hope to stem the tide of this criminal imagery,” she 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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In the United States, a federal appeals court on Tuesday (August 9) ruled that the tax returns of former President Donald Trump must be turned over to the House Ways and Means Committee.

In the United States, a federal appeals court on Tuesday (August 9) ruled that the tax returns of former President Donald Trump must be turned over to the House Ways and Means Committee. It appears to be another victory for the congressional committee but the 3-0 decision from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals is likely to be appealed. According to a statement from the committee’s Twitter account, "The DC Court of Appeals has just ruled that the law is on our side in seeking Trump’s tax returns. We expect to receive the requested tax returns and audit files immediately." ALSO READ | Under Beijing's national security law, four Hong Kong locals arrested for sedition Richard Neal, who is the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, sought Trump's returns in 2019. Since then, he has been engaged in a legal battle to see the former president's filings. As quoted by Deadline, Neal in a statement wrote, "With great patience, we followed the judicial process, and yet again, our position has been affirmed by the Courts." "I'm pleased that this long-anticipated opinion makes clear the law is on our side. When we receive the returns, we will begin our oversight of the IRS’s mandatory presidential audit program," the statement added. ALSO READ | Billionaires fund a massive treasure hunt in Greenland. Here's why FBI raids Trump's Mar-a-Lago home This comes a day after FBI agents raided Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate and broke into his safe. Trump said in a statement: "After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate." Although, Trump did not say why the raid took place, but he mentioned that his Mar-A-Lago "is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents." He added that the agents "even broke into my safe." 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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&nbsp;The Biden administration has decided to stretch out its limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by allowing a different method of injection that uses one-fifth as much per shot, according to people familiar with the discussions.

In order for the Food and Drug Administration to authorize so-called intradermal injection, which would involve injecting one-fifth of the current dose into the skin instead of a full dose into underlying fat, the Department of Health and Human Services will need to issue a new emergency declaration allowing regulators to invoke the FDA’s emergency-use powers. That declaration is expected as early as Tuesday afternoon.

The move would help alleviate a shortage of vaccine that has turned into a growing political and public health problem for the administration.

The administration has faced a barrage of criticism that it was too slow to ship vaccine that was ready for use to the United States from Denmark, where it was manufactured, and too slow to order that bulk vaccine stocks be processed into vials after the disease first surfaced in the U.S. in mid-May.

In less than three months, more than 8,900 monkeypox cases have been reported. The virus spreads from person to person primarily through close physical contact with infectious lesions.

Even though it invested more than $1 billion in developing the two-dose vaccine known as Jynneos that works against both monkeypox and smallpox, the government has only 1.1 million shots on hand. It needs about three times as many doses to cover the 1.6 million to 1.7 million Americans who, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are at high risk of contracting monkeypox.

The vaccine is currently delivered in two 0.5 milliliter doses 28 days apart, with immune protection reaching its “maximum” 14 days after the second dose, according to the CDC.

The shot is recommended by the CDC for people who have been exposed to monkeypox and those who might be likely to get it. Those in the latter category include people identified as a contact of someone with monkeypox, those who know a sexual partner from the past 14 days was diagnosed with the disease and those who have had “multiple” sexual partners in that time frame in an area with “known monkeypox.”

Federal health officials said last week that so far, they have distributed about 600,000 doses of the vaccine to state and local jurisdictions.

The Department of Health and Human Services last week also issued a broader public-emergency declaration that allowed the federal government to more easily allot money and other resources to fight the virus.

Research on intradermal injection of the monkeypox vaccine is essentially limited to one study. It showed that when the vaccine was injected between skin layers, it induced an immune response comparable to that from a standard injection into the fat underneath the skin. Federal officials have consulted with a variety of outside groups about switching to the intradermal injection approach, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America, according to people familiar with the talks.

Some outside experts have criticized the data backing up the method for monkeypox as too thin and narrowly focused. The government’s decision to go with it is heavily based on a 2015 study that was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. John Beigel, an NIH associate director of clinical research who has briefed federal health officials and the World Health Organization, said that switching to the intradermal method was a better option for preserving vaccine than administering just one of the two recommended doses, as some jurisdictions now do. One shot does not prompt nearly as strong an immune response as two, he said.

“The upside is you can stretch out doses,” said John Moore, a virus expert at Weill Cornell Medicine. “The downside is if you cut it too far or take too many liberties, you reduce the efficacy. And how are you going to know that? It’s educated guesswork.”

The intradermal method can be complicated for vaccinators, who must guide a needle into a thin space. If a vaccinator goes too deep and inserts the dose into fat, the patient might not receive enough vaccine, experts say. But if the needle is not inserted far enough, some of the vaccine could leak back out.

Such shots typically induce more redness and swelling but are less painful than a standard injection, the 2015 study showed.

They have previously been used in polio vaccination campaigns, for rabies and with tuberculosis skin tests.

The NIH had planned further studies into how well such shots work with the monkeypox vaccine, but the results were not expected until the late fall or early winter. Over the weekend, top federal officials came to a consensus that the government needed to embrace the approach now.

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The Biden administration has decided to stretch out its limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by allowing a different method of injection that uses one-fifth as much per shot, according to people familiar with the discussions. In order for the Food and Drug Administration to authorize so-called intradermal injection, which would involve injecting one-fifth of the current dose into the skin instead of a full dose into underlying fat, the Department of Health and Human Services will need to issue a new emergency declaration allowing regulators to invoke the FDA’s emergency-use powers. That declaration is expected as early as Tuesday afternoon. The move would help alleviate a shortage of vaccine that has turned into a growing political and public health problem for the administration. The administration has faced a barrage of criticism that it was too slow to ship vaccine that was ready for use to the United States from Denmark, where it was manufactured, and too slow to order that bulk vaccine stocks be processed into vials after the disease first surfaced in the U.S. in mid-May. In less than three months, more than 8,900 monkeypox cases have been reported. The virus spreads from person to person primarily through close physical contact with infectious lesions. Even though it invested more than $1 billion in developing the two-dose vaccine known as Jynneos that works against both monkeypox and smallpox, the government has only 1.1 million shots on hand. It needs about three times as many doses to cover the 1.6 million to 1.7 million Americans who, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are at high risk of contracting monkeypox. The vaccine is currently delivered in two 0.5 milliliter doses 28 days apart, with immune protection reaching its “maximum” 14 days after the second dose, according to the CDC. The shot is recommended by the CDC for people who have been exposed to monkeypox and those who might be likely to get it. Those in the latter category include people identified as a contact of someone with monkeypox, those who know a sexual partner from the past 14 days was diagnosed with the disease and those who have had “multiple” sexual partners in that time frame in an area with “known monkeypox.” Federal health officials said last week that so far, they have distributed about 600,000 doses of the vaccine to state and local jurisdictions. The Department of Health and Human Services last week also issued a broader public-emergency declaration that allowed the federal government to more easily allot money and other resources to fight the virus. Research on intradermal injection of the monkeypox vaccine is essentially limited to one study. It showed that when the vaccine was injected between skin layers, it induced an immune response comparable to that from a standard injection into the fat underneath the skin. Federal officials have consulted with a variety of outside groups about switching to the intradermal injection approach, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America, according to people familiar with the talks. Some outside experts have criticized the data backing up the method for monkeypox as too thin and narrowly focused. The government’s decision to go with it is heavily based on a 2015 study that was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. John Beigel, an NIH associate director of clinical research who has briefed federal health officials and the World Health Organization, said that switching to the intradermal method was a better option for preserving vaccine than administering just one of the two recommended doses, as some jurisdictions now do. One shot does not prompt nearly as strong an immune response as two, he said. “The upside is you can stretch out doses,” said John Moore, a virus expert at Weill Cornell Medicine. “The downside is if you cut it too far or take too many liberties, you reduce the efficacy. And how are you going to know that? It’s educated guesswork.” The intradermal method can be complicated for vaccinators, who must guide a needle into a thin space. If a vaccinator goes too deep and inserts the dose into fat, the patient might not receive enough vaccine, experts say. But if the needle is not inserted far enough, some of the vaccine could leak back out. Such shots typically induce more redness and swelling but are less painful than a standard injection, the 2015 study showed. They have previously been used in polio vaccination campaigns, for rabies and with tuberculosis skin tests. The NIH had planned further studies into how well such shots work with the monkeypox vaccine, but the results were not expected until the late fall or early winter. Over the weekend, top federal officials came to a consensus that the government needed to embrace the approach now. 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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Analysts on Tuesday (August 9) said that the cap on domestic energy prices is expected to rise to over $5,089 a year in January 2023 in the United Kingdom. The potential increase is because of soaring wholesale costs.

Analysts on Tuesday (August 9) said that the cap on domestic energy prices is expected to rise to over $5,089 a year in January 2023 in the United Kingdom. The potential increase is because of soaring wholesale costs. Also, the changes in the way the cap is set would see prices up 230 per cent from the year before. If it happens, it will deepen the cost of living crisis as the latest forecast by Cornwall Insight spells more misery for millions of people. ALSO READ | UK issues new amber heat warning for England and Wales The analysts said that the cap on the most widely used household energy contracts is expected to rise by 82 per cent in October. It is based on the latest wholesale energy prices. If we cover both gas and electricity, the average annual household dual fuel bill will be around 3,582 pounds. Dr Craig Lowrey, who is the consultancy's principal consultant, said, "It is essential that the government use our predictions to spur on a review of the support package being offered to consumers." Cornwall also mentioned that the January forecast has been revised upwards following changes made to the way the cap is calculated by regulator Ofgem. ALSO READ | China property crisis forcing families to live in unfinished, dangerous flats Lowrey further said, "If the £400 was not enough to make a dent in the impact of our previous forecast, it most certainly is not enough now." "The government must make introducing more support over the first two quarters of 2023 a number one priority. In the longer term, a social tariff or other support mechanism to target support at the most vulnerable in society are options that we at Cornwall Insight have proposed previously. Right now, the current price cap is not working for consumers, suppliers, or the economy." The announcement comes days after the Bank of England's forecast that Britain will sink into a lengthy recession later this year as inflation rockets even higher. BoE also unveiled the biggest interest rate hike since 1995. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Sri Lanka power regulator approves 75% tariff hike × Britons say 'can't pay, won't pay' The Britons are reluctant to pay the hiked prices. As quoted by the Guardian, Josina, a teacher from Sheffield, said, "It's terrifying, especially with three teenagers in the house. They aren't old enough to be out working yet. They're relying on us, and it's a really scary thought that you potentially can’t provide for your children in that way." Josina has said that she is not going to pay her energy bill. The news report stated that she is a civil disobedience movement, becoming one of the thousands of activists to protest at the soaring cost of energy. 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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From new and trendy clothes to shoes, to the latest phones, etc, it appears we humans are never satisfied when it comes to buying. As if there's an in-built tendency to always want more with an unending desire for owning the latest products.

From new and trendy clothes to shoes, to the latest phones, etc, it appears we humans are never satisfied when it comes to buying. As if there's an in-built tendency to always want more with an unending desire for owning the latest products. But have you ever wondered why we want something, even if it doesn't give us any happiness? The latest study, published in the journal PLoS Computational Biology, might have some answers. Researchers used some computer models to understand the psychology of why people always want more and more material things, despite the possibility that such products will entertain us momentarily. And with time, we will need something else. The new study is led by researchers at Princeton University's Department of Psychology in New Jersey. The findings state that we all run after rewards and we tend to compare ourselves with various standards when we become "habituated". ALSO READ | Eating chips, drinking sugary beverages have very low environmental impact: Study What do the researchers say? The researchers said in their paper: "From ancient religious texts to modern literature, human history abounds with tales describing the struggle to achieve ever-lasting happiness." "Paradoxically, happiness is one of the most sought-after human emotions, yet achieving it over the long-term remains an elusive goal for many people," it added. They further said: "Our results help explain why we are prone to becoming trapped in a cycle of never-ending wants and desires, and may shed light on psychopathologies such as depression, materialism and overconsumption." Happiness is influenced by what? As mentioned by MailOnline, the experts have highlighted two psychological phenomena that are responsible for our brain's constant desire for material goods. The first one is the "relative comparison", which influences human happiness. It basically relates to the source of our concern with what our desires that we want to achieve as compared to what we have. The second phenomenon is; that the experts have said that our happiness is influenced by our prior expectations. But it is also said that these expectations can change over time. ALSO READ | Risk of deaths due to hot night temperatures may increase by 60 per cent: Study "Even in favorable circumstances, we often find it hard to remain happy with what we have. One might enjoy a newly bought car for a season, but over time it brings fewer positive feelings and one eventually begins dreaming of the next rewarding thing to pursue" - part of the study read. WATCH | The Good Life: Inside the world of Varun Bahl × To conduct the study, the experts experimented by creating computer-simulated agents to represent real human "brains" and how humans think. The teams of researchers have taught them "reinforcement learning". "Our paper was inspired by findings about human happiness (particularly our propensity to keep wanting more) and we wanted to provide an explanation for this behaviour," the lead study author, Rachit Dubey, at Princeton told MailOnline. "Reinforcement learning methods focus on training an agent (e.g., a robot) so that the agent learns how to map situations to actions (e.g., learning how to play chess)," Dubey added. "The guiding principle of these methods is that they train agents using rewards – they provide positive rewards to desired behaviors and/or negative rewards to undesired ones," Dubey 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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Another heatwave looms in the United Kingdom as Britain's weather service, the Met Office, has issued an amber warning on Tuesday (August 9). The amber "Extreme Heat" warning is issued for parts of England and Wales as temperatures continue to rise.

Another heatwave looms in the United Kingdom as Britain's weather service, the Met Office, has issued an amber warning on Tuesday (August 9). The amber "Extreme Heat" warning is issued for parts of England and Wales as temperatures continue to rise. The announcement comes on the same day when a report revealed that last month saw the lowest extent of Antarctic sea ice on record for July. According to the European Union's satellite monitoring group, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) found Antarctic sea ice extent reached 15.3 million square kilometres, some 1.1 million km2, or seven per cent, below the 1991-2020 average for July. ALSO READ | Beluga whale stranded in Seine river to be moved to saltwater lock What is the amber warning? As we know that Britain's first-ever red "Extreme Heat" warning was issued in July. Notably, the amber warning is second-most severe after red. When it comes to the UK, the alert has been issued for extreme heat covering four days from Thursday to Sunday. The UK Met Office said that the warning means that people who are vulnerable to extreme heat could face adverse health effects. There are chances that there will be delays to travel. The Met Office also warned that there is an increased risk of water accidents and fires as more people visit coasts and beauty spots. The report has mentioned that the temperatures are expected to peak at 35 Celsius on Friday and may hit 36C in some places on Saturday. ALSO READ | Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, HK, Macau, Tibet: Covid outbreaks, lockdowns, mass tests expose China policy fail July was quite a challenge for the UK as it was the driest July for England since 1935. During the month, the temperatures rose above 40C for the first time. Such changes are clear indications of climate change that leads to making extreme heat and eventually causes catastrophic situations like drought, etc. And scientists have also said that the July heatwave was made at least 10 times more likely because of climate change. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker | 'Extreme heat' alert in England & Wales; firefighters reel under unusual heat × As quoted by the Guardian, the Met Office's deputy chief meteorologist, Dan Rudman, said: "Thanks to persistent high pressure over the UK, temperatures will be rising day-on-day through this week and an extreme heat warning has been issued." Rudman added, "Temperatures are expected to peak at 35C on Friday and Saturday, or even an isolated 36C on Saturday. Elsewhere will see temperatures widely into the high 20s and low 30s Celsius. Coupled with the high daytime temperatures there will be some warm nights, with temperatures expected not to drop below the low 20s Celsius for some areas in the south." 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.

UK issues new amber heat warning for England and Wales

When it comes to luxury, this stunning superyacht will blow your mind away. Italian design studio Gabriele Teruzzi Yachts & Design has unveiled a lavish vessel built in the image of Cartier's rare 128-carat diamond.

When it comes to luxury, this stunning superyacht will blow your mind away. Italian design studio Gabriele Teruzzi Yachts & Design has unveiled a lavish vessel built in the image of Cartier's rare 128-carat diamond. As per New York Post, its price tag is $110 million. Based on the concept Stella Del Sud, this new 110-metre yacht is all things nice. It features a helipad, a movie theatre and eight VIP guest cabins. Up to 18 guests can be accommodated across nine luxurious staterooms. The Superyacht Times reported that there's an actual waterfall that "emerges from the superstructure" and three swimming pools. These pools are connected in a way that they appear like an amazing waterfall. An open beach area is also there with the pools. ALSO READ | New finds highlight how middle-class lived in Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius's eruption in AD 79 From the outside, the yacht looks like a diamond with a "spectacular side window glass design that connects all decks" which is basically positioned to reflect the light so that the yacht sparkles continuously - just like a diamond. The exterior of this vessel exudes awesomeness, and the interior is nothing lesser. The inside of Stella Del Sud is a combination of modern and contemporary design. ALSO READ | 'I'm stressed': Bride-to-be suggests guests can pay for meals instead of gifts as 'everything is so expensive' The main saloon has panoramic windows. It displays "rain effect" lighting at night. According to the design team, Stella Del Stud split levels are "strategically designed" so that the passengers get an unparalleled sea view from the main saloon. A 3,500-square-foot sun deck is also there with a lounge area, a hot tub and an al fresco dining space. That's not just it, an aquarium has been built into the ceiling over the bed of the owner's cabin. Isn't it dreamlike? 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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A recent data analysis by New Zealand Herald shows that coronavirus (COVID-19) has become the equal leading cause of death in the country for the first time in July.

A recent data analysis by New Zealand Herald shows that coronavirus (COVID-19) has become the equal leading cause of death in the country for the first time in July. The report stated that Covid has been directly responsible for one in seven recent deaths. The data show that Covid is even with ischaemic heart disease as the No 1 killer in the country as the deadly virus has overtaken stroke. Citing one cause of death, the report mentioned that Covid claimed five times as lives as those lost in car accidents last year. As per the analysis, 836 people died across New Zealand in the week ending July 17. At that particular time, the second Omicron wave was peaking. The analysis noted that of those 836 deaths, 120 were directly attributed to Covid. ALSO READ | France braves fourth heatwave this summer, drought leaves scores of villages parched Otago University epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker said as quoted by NZ Herald, "For the first time, Covid-19 has probably become the leading cause of death in New Zealand." "Fifteen per cent of people dying from Covid-19 is about the same proportion of people who die from ischaemic heart disease, which is currently our single biggest killer," he added. New Zealand fully opens borders Recently, New Zealand fully opened its borders to visitors from around the world on August 1. The relaxation was for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed the borders in March 2020. Some of the restrictions started to ease in February this year when New Zealand's borders began reopening. Notably, most visitors arriving in New Zealand still need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and must take two COVID tests after arriving. Some relief as there are no quarantine requirements. ALSO READ | What are signature elements in Biden's big climate and health bill? 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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American drugmaker&nbsp;Pfizer&nbsp;announced a deal on Monday to acquire Global Blood Therapeutics, makers of a recently approved treatment for sickle cell disease, for $5.4 billion.

With the agreement,&nbsp;Pfizer, one of the top makers of Covid-19 vaccines, acquires GBT's Oxbryta to treat the potentially fatal blood disorder that primarily affects people of African, Middle Eastern or South Asian descent.

The drug was authorized for those over 12 years old in 2019 but gained federal approval in December for children aged four to 11.&nbsp;

"We are excited to welcome GBT colleagues into&nbsp;Pfizer&nbsp;and to work together to transform the lives of patients, as we have long sought to address the needs of this underserved community,"&nbsp;Pfizer&nbsp;Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said in a statement.&nbsp;

Net sales for Oxbryta were approximately $195 million in 2021, and&nbsp;Pfizer&nbsp;said GBT's suite of SCD treatments have the potential to generate more than $3 billion in worldwide sales.&nbsp;

Bourla said the merger will help "accelerate innovation for the sickle cell disease community and bring these treatments to patients as quickly as possible."

Sales of Oxbryta helped GBT generate first-quarter turnover of $55 million (up 41 percent), while the company registered a net loss of $81.4 million.

The San Francisco-based firm is due to publish its second-quarter numbers on Monday, but will not hold a previously scheduled call to discuss the earnings report.

Pfizer's second-quarter turnover jumped 47 percent -- to a record $27.74 billion -- boosted by sales of its Covid vaccine and pills.

Its net profit soared by 78 percent, to $9.9 billion.

Following the merger announcement, GBT shares rose 4.4 percent in early trading Monday, while&nbsp;Pfizer&nbsp;shares slipped 0.7 percent.

American drugmaker Pfizer announced a deal on Monday to acquire Global Blood Therapeutics, makers of a recently approved treatment for sickle cell disease, for $5.

American drugmaker Pfizer announced a deal on Monday to acquire Global Blood Therapeutics, makers of a recently approved treatment for sickle cell disease, for $5.4 billion. With the agreement, Pfizer, one of the top makers of Covid-19 vaccines, acquires GBT's Oxbryta to treat the potentially fatal blood disorder that primarily affects people of African, Middle Eastern or South Asian descent. The drug was authorized for those over 12 years old in 2019 but gained federal approval in December for children aged four to 11. "We are excited to welcome GBT colleagues into Pfizer and to work together to transform the lives of patients, as we have long sought to address the needs of this underserved community," Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said in a statement. Net sales for Oxbryta were approximately $195 million in 2021, and Pfizer said GBT's suite of SCD treatments have the potential to generate more than $3 billion in worldwide sales. Bourla said the merger will help "accelerate innovation for the sickle cell disease community and bring these treatments to patients as quickly as possible." Sales of Oxbryta helped GBT generate first-quarter turnover of $55 million (up 41 percent), while the company registered a net loss of $81.4 million. The San Francisco-based firm is due to publish its second-quarter numbers on Monday, but will not hold a previously scheduled call to discuss the earnings report. Pfizer's second-quarter turnover jumped 47 percent -- to a record $27.74 billion -- boosted by sales of its Covid vaccine and pills. Its net profit soared by 78 percent, to $9.9 billion. Following the merger announcement, GBT shares rose 4.4 percent in early trading Monday, while Pfizer shares slipped 0.7 percent.

Pfizer to acquire sickle cell drugmaker GBT for $5 bn

How people from middle and lower income classes lived before Mount Vesuvius's eruption, one of the most well-known volcanic eruptions in history, buried the Roman city in AD 79.&nbsp;

Recently, a team of archaeologists found four new rooms in a house in Pompeii. The rooms are filled with plates, amphoras and other everyday objects. It is giving a rare glimpse of middle-class life in the ancient Roman city in AD 79.&nbsp;

The archaeologists discovered a trunk with its lid left open. They also found a wooden dishware closet, with its shelves caved in. As seen in the images, they found a three-legged accent table with decorative bowls kept on top.&nbsp;

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The Pompeii archaeological park authority said on Saturday (August 6) that the team of archaeologists found remains of bowls, there's a trunk which was apparently emptied in a hurry.&nbsp;

They said that a bed and a crib-shaped terra-cotta perfume burner were found on two floors of a previously-excavated building. There're some were more valuable items than others, such as vessels made of bronze or glass next to everyday tools.&nbsp;

The park's director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, said: "A large slice of the population in the Roman Empire were people who sweated for their daily bread but were also anxious to raise their social status."&nbsp;

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"The owners of the Larario house in Pompeii had been able to decorate the courtyard hosting the Lares site and a well with outstanding paintings, but evidently they didn't have enough money for all of the rooms," Zuchtriegel said.&nbsp;

"We don't know who lived here but the pleasurable life depicted in the courtyard was probably more of an aspiration than their everyday reality," Zuchtriegel added.&nbsp;

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How people from middle and lower income classes lived before Mount Vesuvius's eruption, one of the most well-known volcanic eruptions in history, buried the Roman city in AD 79.

How people from middle and lower income classes lived before Mount Vesuvius's eruption, one of the most well-known volcanic eruptions in history, buried the Roman city in AD 79. Recently, a team of archaeologists found four new rooms in a house in Pompeii. The rooms are filled with plates, amphoras and other everyday objects. It is giving a rare glimpse of middle-class life in the ancient Roman city in AD 79. The archaeologists discovered a trunk with its lid left open. They also found a wooden dishware closet, with its shelves caved in. As seen in the images, they found a three-legged accent table with decorative bowls kept on top. ALSO READ | 'I'm stressed': Bride-to-be suggests guests can pay for meals instead of gifts as 'everything is so expensive' The Pompeii archaeological park authority said on Saturday (August 6) that the team of archaeologists found remains of bowls, there's a trunk which was apparently emptied in a hurry. They said that a bed and a crib-shaped terra-cotta perfume burner were found on two floors of a previously-excavated building. There're some were more valuable items than others, such as vessels made of bronze or glass next to everyday tools. The park's director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, said: "A large slice of the population in the Roman Empire were people who sweated for their daily bread but were also anxious to raise their social status." ALSO READ | 'This is Ratan Tata. I got your letter. Can we meet?' Here's how a phone call changed Repos Energy's fate "The owners of the Larario house in Pompeii had been able to decorate the courtyard hosting the Lares site and a well with outstanding paintings, but evidently they didn't have enough money for all of the rooms," Zuchtriegel said. "We don't know who lived here but the pleasurable life depicted in the courtyard was probably more of an aspiration than their everyday reality," Zuchtriegel added. 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.

New finds highlight how middle-class lived in Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius's eruption in AD 79

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