A 104-year-old woman, who is from Chicago, United States, has been aiming to get certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after she made a tandem jump from a height of 13,500ft in northern Illinois.

“Age is just a number,” said Dorothy Hoffner, while interacting with a cheering crowd seconds after she touched the ground on Sunday (Oct 1) at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, which is 85 miles (140km) south-west of Chicago, reported the Chicago Tribune.

In May 2022, the Guinness World Record for the world’s oldest skydiver was made by 103-year-old Linnea Ingegard Larsson from Sweden. However, Skydive Chicago has been working to get the jump of Hoffner certified as a record by the Guinness World Records, reported WLS-TV.

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Hoffner attempted her first skydive at the age of 100. She left her walker behind on Sunday and sat beside others waiting inside to skydive. “Let’s go, let’s go, Geronimo!” said Hoffner, after she was finally seated.

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When the woman first skydived, she stated that people had to push the woman out of the aircraft. However, on Sunday, the 104-year-old woman who was tethered to a US Parachute Association-certified instructor, insisted that she wished to lead the jump from 13,500ft (4,100 meters).

<h2>Next target&nbsp;hot air balloon, says the adventurer</h2>

The woman appeared calm and confident when the flight was aloft and the people onboard opened its aft door to reveal tan crop fields far below, shortly before she went towards the edge and leapt into the air.

The woman jumped out of the plane with her head first and completed a perfect forward roll in the sky before she flew stably in freefall as her belly faced the ground.

The woman dived for seven minutes, which included the slow descent of her parachute to the ground. As she landed on the ground, the woman clung to the harness over her narrow shoulders and softly landed on the grassy landing area.

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As soon as she landed, her friends rushed in to share congratulations as some brought the red walker of Hoffner. Speaking about how it felt to be back on the ground, Hoffner said, “Wonderful. But it was wonderful up there. The whole thing was delightful, wonderful, couldn’t have been better.”

After her jump, her mind of Hoffner quickly turned towards other challenges. The Chicago woman, who will turn 105 in December, stated that she might hop on a hot air balloon next time. “I’ve never been in one of those,” she stated.

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A 104-year-old woman, who is from Chicago, United States, has been aiming to get certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after she made a tandem jump from a height of 13,500ft in northern Illinois.

A 104-year-old woman, who is from Chicago, United States, has been aiming to get certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after she made a tandem jump from a height of 13,500ft in northern Illinois. “Age is just a number,” said Dorothy Hoffner, while interacting with a cheering crowd seconds after she touched the ground on Sunday (Oct 1) at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, which is 85 miles (140km) south-west of Chicago, reported the Chicago Tribune. In May 2022, the Guinness World Record for the world’s oldest skydiver was made by 103-year-old Linnea Ingegard Larsson from Sweden. However, Skydive Chicago has been working to get the jump of Hoffner certified as a record by the Guinness World Records, reported WLS-TV. ALSO READ | This satellite is one of the brightest objects in the sky, and astronomers are worried Hoffner attempted her first skydive at the age of 100. She left her walker behind on Sunday and sat beside others waiting inside to skydive. “Let’s go, let’s go, Geronimo!” said Hoffner, after she was finally seated. 🌎🏆WORLD RECORD🏆🌎 — Dorothy Hoffner became the oldest skydiver ever today. "Age is just a number," the 104-year-old said after she jumped at Skydive Chicago Airport. Here’s her epic jump and free fall in slow-mo: pic.twitter.com/194NdxGzSU — Jake Sheridan (@JakeSheridan_) October 1, 2023 × When the woman first skydived, she stated that people had to push the woman out of the aircraft. However, on Sunday, the 104-year-old woman who was tethered to a US Parachute Association-certified instructor, insisted that she wished to lead the jump from 13,500ft (4,100 meters). Next target hot air balloon, says the adventurer The woman appeared calm and confident when the flight was aloft and the people onboard opened its aft door to reveal tan crop fields far below, shortly before she went towards the edge and leapt into the air. The woman jumped out of the plane with her head first and completed a perfect forward roll in the sky before she flew stably in freefall as her belly faced the ground. The woman dived for seven minutes, which included the slow descent of her parachute to the ground. As she landed on the ground, the woman clung to the harness over her narrow shoulders and softly landed on the grassy landing area. WATCH | The latest dating trend in town: Girlfriend effect, explained As soon as she landed, her friends rushed in to share congratulations as some brought the red walker of Hoffner. Speaking about how it felt to be back on the ground, Hoffner said, “Wonderful. But it was wonderful up there. The whole thing was delightful, wonderful, couldn’t have been better.” After her jump, her mind of Hoffner quickly turned towards other challenges. The Chicago woman, who will turn 105 in December, stated that she might hop on a hot air balloon next time. “I’ve never been in one of those,” she stated. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Among the superstitions that have lasted for decades, if not centuries, despite the evolution of modern science is Friday the 13th. The irrational fear of the number 13 is called 'triskaidekaphobia'&nbsp;or&nbsp;' or 'Paraskevidekatriaphobia' and some suggest that it’s linked to the idea that 12 is a number of perfection. Though not believed everywhere, people in the West consider Friday the 13th to be unlucky as they associate it with death and deceit.

It is not a rare phenomenon that 13 and Friday fall on the same day in the Gregorian calendar. It happens every year and sometimes even two or three times in the same year.

It is unclear how Friday the 13th started carrying negative connotations, but there have been various recorded instances throughout history where something ominous has taken place.

Friday the 13th has Biblical roots

The fear seems to have stemmed from the story that Jesus Christ’s last supper and crucifixion took place on Friday.

The Last Supper painting by Leonardo da Vinci shows 13 people gathered on the night before Good Friday – the date of Christ’s death – with Judas the 13th member of the party.

The superstition has resonance with the Norse folklore as well which claims that when 12 gods were partying in Valhalla, Loki arrived uninvited as the 13th guest, and got Balder killed.

Recorded incidents

The first recorded mention was found in a biography of Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, who died on Friday the 13th.

‘Friday the Thirteenth', a 1907 book by American businessman Thomas Lawson, also used this premise. It is believed that the book popularised the superstition.

In the novel, an unscrupulous&nbsp;broker&nbsp;takes advantage of the superstition to create a&nbsp;Wall Street&nbsp;panic on a Friday the 13th.

What about other countries?

In Spanish-speaking countries, Tuesday the 13th (or Martes Trece) is considered a day of bad luck, occurring in months that start on a Thursday.

Greek people also believe Tuesday, and especially Tuesday the 13th, to be unlucky.

In Greek mythology, Ares, the god of war, is associated with Tuesday.&nbsp;Apart from that, there&nbsp;are many unfortunate historical events that have taken place on Tuesday 13th, like the fall of Constantinople in the Fourth Crusade on Tuesday, April 13, 1204.

Italy, on the contrary, considers 13 to be a lucky number, which was also the case in ancient Egypt and China.

For Italy, Friday 17th rather than the 13th is the day of bad luck as it has links to Roman numerals (XVII).

According to local beliefs, if one re-arranges the Roman numerals, you will get the word VIXI, which means ‘I have lived’ in Latin, implying death in the present and an omen of bad luck.

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Among the superstitions that have lasted for decades, if not centuries, despite the evolution of modern science is Friday the 13th. The irrational fear of the number 13 is called 'triskaidekaphobia' or ' or 'Paraskevidekatriaphobia' and some suggest that it’s linked to the idea that 12 is a number of perfection.

Among the superstitions that have lasted for decades, if not centuries, despite the evolution of modern science is Friday the 13th. The irrational fear of the number 13 is called 'triskaidekaphobia' or ' or 'Paraskevidekatriaphobia' and some suggest that it’s linked to the idea that 12 is a number of perfection. Though not believed everywhere, people in the West consider Friday the 13th to be unlucky as they associate it with death and deceit. It is not a rare phenomenon that 13 and Friday fall on the same day in the Gregorian calendar. It happens every year and sometimes even two or three times in the same year. It is unclear how Friday the 13th started carrying negative connotations, but there have been various recorded instances throughout history where something ominous has taken place. Friday the 13th has Biblical roots The fear seems to have stemmed from the story that Jesus Christ’s last supper and crucifixion took place on Friday. The Last Supper painting by Leonardo da Vinci shows 13 people gathered on the night before Good Friday – the date of Christ’s death – with Judas the 13th member of the party. The superstition has resonance with the Norse folklore as well which claims that when 12 gods were partying in Valhalla, Loki arrived uninvited as the 13th guest, and got Balder killed. Recorded incidents The first recorded mention was found in a biography of Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, who died on Friday the 13th. ‘Friday the Thirteenth', a 1907 book by American businessman Thomas Lawson, also used this premise. It is believed that the book popularised the superstition. In the novel, an unscrupulous broker takes advantage of the superstition to create a Wall Street panic on a Friday the 13th. What about other countries? In Spanish-speaking countries, Tuesday the 13th (or Martes Trece) is considered a day of bad luck, occurring in months that start on a Thursday. Greek people also believe Tuesday, and especially Tuesday the 13th, to be unlucky. In Greek mythology, Ares, the god of war, is associated with Tuesday. Apart from that, there are many unfortunate historical events that have taken place on Tuesday 13th, like the fall of Constantinople in the Fourth Crusade on Tuesday, April 13, 1204. Italy, on the contrary, considers 13 to be a lucky number, which was also the case in ancient Egypt and China. For Italy, Friday 17th rather than the 13th is the day of bad luck as it has links to Roman numerals (XVII). According to local beliefs, if one re-arranges the Roman numerals, you will get the word VIXI, which means ‘I have lived’ in Latin, implying death in the present and an omen of bad luck. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Apple Inc&nbsp;is likely to slash production of its iPhone 13 by as many as 10 million units due to the global chip shortage, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The company was expected to produce 90 million units of the new iPhone models by the end of this year, according to Bloomberg. The reportsaid Apple told its manufacturers that the number of units would be lower because chip suppliers including Broadcom Inc and Texas Instruments are struggling to deliver components.

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Shares of Apple fell 1.2 per cent&nbsp;in after-hours trading, while Texas Instruments and Broadcom were both down about 1 per cent. 
 
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Apple declined to comment. Broadcom and Texas Instruments did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

In July, Apple forecast slowing revenue growth and said the chip shortage, which had started hitting its ability to sell Macs and iPads, would also crimp iPhone production. Texas Instruments also gave a soft revenue outlook that month, hinting on chip supply concerns for the rest of the year. read more

The chip crunch has put immense pressure on industries from automobiles to electronics, leading many automakers to temporarily suspend production.

With its massive purchasing power and long-term supply agreements with chip vendors, Apple has weathered the supply crunch better than many other companies, leading some analysts to forecast that iPhone 13 models released in September would have a strong sales year as consumers looked to upgrade devices for 5G networks.

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Jeff Fieldhack, research director for Counterpoint Research, said the reported Apple production cut could also be part of the iPhone maker's normal launch process of over-ordering devices to be prepared for an initial customer rush and then trimming orders as sales trends become clearer.

Fieldhack said iPhone 13 sales appear to be healthy and higher than last year's iPhone 12, and Counterpoint is not changing its estimate of 85 million to 90 million iPhone 13 sales for the fourth quarter.

Apple Inc is likely to slash production of its iPhone 13 by as many as 10 million units due to the global chip shortage, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Apple Inc is likely to slash production of its iPhone 13 by as many as 10 million units due to the global chip shortage, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The company was expected to produce 90 million units of the new iPhone models by the end of this year, according to Bloomberg. The reportsaid Apple told its manufacturers that the number of units would be lower because chip suppliers including Broadcom Inc and Texas Instruments are struggling to deliver components. Also Read | Google set to launch 'Pixel Pass' subscription inspired by Apple one Shares of Apple fell 1.2 per cent in after-hours trading, while Texas Instruments and Broadcom were both down about 1 per cent. Watch | Apple to cut down production of its iPhone 13 by as many as 10 million units Apple declined to comment. Broadcom and Texas Instruments did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. In July, Apple forecast slowing revenue growth and said the chip shortage, which had started hitting its ability to sell Macs and iPads, would also crimp iPhone production. Texas Instruments also gave a soft revenue outlook that month, hinting on chip supply concerns for the rest of the year. read more The chip crunch has put immense pressure on industries from automobiles to electronics, leading many automakers to temporarily suspend production. With its massive purchasing power and long-term supply agreements with chip vendors, Apple has weathered the supply crunch better than many other companies, leading some analysts to forecast that iPhone 13 models released in September would have a strong sales year as consumers looked to upgrade devices for 5G networks. Also Read | NYC: Security guard stabbed over mask dispute at Apple store Jeff Fieldhack, research director for Counterpoint Research, said the reported Apple production cut could also be part of the iPhone maker's normal launch process of over-ordering devices to be prepared for an initial customer rush and then trimming orders as sales trends become clearer. Fieldhack said iPhone 13 sales appear to be healthy and higher than last year's iPhone 12, and Counterpoint is not changing its estimate of 85 million to 90 million iPhone 13 sales for the fourth quarter.

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Germany appears to have drastically curtailed its open-door policy for migrants in 2016, turning away 13,000 people without valid documentation in the first six months, already 4,000 more than in the whole of 2015, official data showed on Tuesday. 
 
Around 117,500 migrants were admitted in the same period, compared to a record of more than one million migrants entering the country last year, mainly across the border from Austria. 
 
The bulk of the rejections happened at land entry points and Afghans, Syrians, and Iraqis made up the three largest groups of the total, the Interior Ministry data published at the request of the hard-left Die Linke party showed. 
 
Chancellor Angela Merkel last month interrupted her summer break to defend her government&#39;s migration policy after two Islamist attacks by asylum seekers, saying that those fleeing conflicts and persecution have the right to asylum in Germany. 
 
More than 2,500 Afghans, 1,300 Syrians, and 1,000 Iraqis were declined entry at border crossings in the January-June period, the ministry said. Iranians, Moroccans, Nigerians, Pakistanis, Gambians, Somalis and Algerians made up the rest of the top 10. 
 
The number of people seeking asylum in Germany dropped drastically this year as a result of border closures in the Balkans, an EU-Turkey deal to stop sea arrivals in Greece and tougher asylum rules in Germany. 
 
In July, 4,500 migrants arrived in Germany, less than half of the daily arrivals at the peak of the crisis in the fall of last year, German police said earlier this month, bringing the number of arrivals in the first seven months of the year to 122,000. 
 
Migrants who arrive in Germany are first registered at reception centres where they have to wait for months before they can officially file an asylum application, creating a huge backlog and putting a strain on civil servants. 
 
The influx has dented the popularity of Merkel&#39;s ruling conservatives and prompted the rise of an anti-immigration party. 
 
Turkey has threatened to suspend its migrants&#39; agreement with the European Union if there is no deal to grant visa-free travel to Turks. The number of migrants reaches Italy in boats from Libya has also been rising. 
 
(Reuters)

The country has turned away 13,000 people without valid documentation in the first six months, already 4,000 more than in the whole of 2015

Germany appears to have drastically curtailed its open-door policy for migrants in 2016, turning away 13,000 people without valid documentation in the first six months, already 4,000 more than in the whole of 2015, official data showed on Tuesday. Around 117,500 migrants were admitted in the same period, compared to a record of more than one million migrants entering the country last year, mainly across the border from Austria. The bulk of the rejections happened at land entry points and Afghans, Syrians, and Iraqis made up the three largest groups of the total, the Interior Ministry data published at the request of the hard-left Die Linke party showed. Chancellor Angela Merkel last month interrupted her summer break to defend her government's migration policy after two Islamist attacks by asylum seekers, saying that those fleeing conflicts and persecution have the right to asylum in Germany. More than 2,500 Afghans, 1,300 Syrians, and 1,000 Iraqis were declined entry at border crossings in the January-June period, the ministry said. Iranians, Moroccans, Nigerians, Pakistanis, Gambians, Somalis and Algerians made up the rest of the top 10. The number of people seeking asylum in Germany dropped drastically this year as a result of border closures in the Balkans, an EU-Turkey deal to stop sea arrivals in Greece and tougher asylum rules in Germany. In July, 4,500 migrants arrived in Germany, less than half of the daily arrivals at the peak of the crisis in the fall of last year, German police said earlier this month, bringing the number of arrivals in the first seven months of the year to 122,000. Migrants who arrive in Germany are first registered at reception centres where they have to wait for months before they can officially file an asylum application, creating a huge backlog and putting a strain on civil servants. The influx has dented the popularity of Merkel's ruling conservatives and prompted the rise of an anti-immigration party. Turkey has threatened to suspend its migrants' agreement with the European Union if there is no deal to grant visa-free travel to Turks. The number of migrants reaches Italy in boats from Libya has also been rising. (Reuters)

Germany has curbed open-door policy for migrants, government data reveals

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