<p>Garfield has been saying it for years, "I&nbsp;hate Mondays," and now the&nbsp;Guinness World Records has accepted the fact and "officially" declared&nbsp;it&nbsp;the "worst day of the week".&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you're a Garfield fan this is old news for you, but for those of us who are not familiar with the orange cat and his antics or his hatred for a particular day of the week, here's the lowdown: Monday sucks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Garfield is my spirit animal because I hate Mondays 😵‍💫 <a href="https://t.co/Az6vH4USCh">pic.twitter.com/Az6vH4USCh</a></p>
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<p>It's that dreaded day which sneaks up on you, ending everything that is nice about a week&nbsp;a.k.a., the weekend. It's that day of the week when you wake up with the irritating sound of the alarm, and just lie in bed till you're late, which forces&nbsp;you&nbsp;to rush through breakfast, all because after a nice, relaxing weekend the motivation to go to school, college and office is seriously lacking.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: It's 'official', Monday is the week's worst day</strong></p>

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<p>Recognising the sheer gloom that the day brings,&nbsp;Guinness World Records (GRW) took to Twitter and officially presented Monday the accolade of being the worst day of the week.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">we're officially giving monday the record of the worst day of the week</p>
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<p>And we have one question: Has the quirky orange cat taken over Guinness World Record's Twitter account?</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"We're officially giving Monday the record of the worst day of the week" -Definitely Guinness world records <a href="https://t.co/NAVYVFVoVw">pic.twitter.com/NAVYVFVoVw</a></p>
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<p>Predictably the record is absent from the "official site with ultimate record-breaking facts &amp; achievements". However, the social media site Twitter is wholeheartedly in favour of this "monumental" record.</p>

<p>The tweet already has 78,000 likes and more than 10,000 retweets. Twitterati also&nbsp;commented with some really witty responses and spoiler alert almost everyone agrees with the award. Here's what the people have to say:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Everyone agrees. <a href="https://t.co/HYF4FkBQgQ">https://t.co/HYF4FkBQgQ</a></p>
— Sir Bajusz (@BendeguzBajusz) <a href="https://twitter.com/BendeguzBajusz/status/1582275261118132225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It took you this long to acknowledge that? <a href="https://t.co/jo6eCMzWhR">pic.twitter.com/jo6eCMzWhR</a></p>
— Ogaga Abraham Adadhe (@AbrahamAdadheAA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbrahamAdadheAA/status/1582201813088206849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It's official guys!!!!<a href="https://t.co/MgksKfeTTn">https://t.co/MgksKfeTTn</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Agreed <a href="https://t.co/e7g2BFYQpG">pic.twitter.com/e7g2BFYQpG</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">smart</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Petition for Mondays to be banned so after the next Monday we will be Tuesday , we ban that also because it following Sunday , so Everyday After Sunday will be banned and we only have a Sunday 😭😭😭😂😂😂😂</p>
— OBIdient Apartment 🔌 (@israel_abah) <a href="https://twitter.com/israel_abah/status/1581923393611661312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">That feeling of Sunday evening is much more worst than Monday morning 🥲</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Question. Since when wasn't Monday the worst day of the week in the first place? 💀</p>
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Creates days in week including Monday<br />
Proceeds to call Monday as the worst day</p>
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Garfield has been saying it for years, "I hate Mondays," and now the Guinness World Records has accepted the fact and "officially" declared it the "worst day of the week".

Garfield has been saying it for years, "I hate Mondays," and now the Guinness World Records has accepted the fact and "officially" declared it the "worst day of the week". If you're a Garfield fan this is old news for you, but for those of us who are not familiar with the orange cat and his antics or his hatred for a particular day of the week, here's the lowdown: Monday sucks. Garfield is my spirit animal because I hate Mondays 😵‍💫 pic.twitter.com/Az6vH4USCh — ALEXX🦜 (@proffesor_e) October 17, 2022 × It's that dreaded day which sneaks up on you, ending everything that is nice about a week a.k.a., the weekend. It's that day of the week when you wake up with the irritating sound of the alarm, and just lie in bed till you're late, which forces you to rush through breakfast, all because after a nice, relaxing weekend the motivation to go to school, college and office is seriously lacking. Watch | Gravitas: It's 'official', Monday is the week's worst day Recognising the sheer gloom that the day brings, Guinness World Records (GRW) took to Twitter and officially presented Monday the accolade of being the worst day of the week. we're officially giving monday the record of the worst day of the week — Guinness World Records (@GWR) October 17, 2022 × And we have one question: Has the quirky orange cat taken over Guinness World Record's Twitter account? "We're officially giving Monday the record of the worst day of the week" -Definitely Guinness world records pic.twitter.com/NAVYVFVoVw — GummyDummy (@Gummy__Dummy) October 17, 2022 × Predictably the record is absent from the "official site with ultimate record-breaking facts & achievements". However, the social media site Twitter is wholeheartedly in favour of this "monumental" record. The tweet already has 78,000 likes and more than 10,000 retweets. Twitterati also commented with some really witty responses and spoiler alert almost everyone agrees with the award. Here's what the people have to say: Everyone agrees. https://t.co/HYF4FkBQgQ — Sir Bajusz (@BendeguzBajusz) October 18, 2022 × took you long enough — Red the Angry Bird (@AngryBirds) October 17, 2022 × It took you this long to acknowledge that? pic.twitter.com/jo6eCMzWhR — Ogaga Abraham Adadhe (@AbrahamAdadheAA) October 18, 2022 × It's official guys!!!!https://t.co/MgksKfeTTn — Chandler Peralta Scott (@average__sharma) October 18, 2022 × Agreed pic.twitter.com/e7g2BFYQpG — Bamyie⁷🔮아포방포 (@Vakookie) October 17, 2022 × smart — Guinness World Records (@GWR) October 17, 2022 × Petition for Mondays to be banned so after the next Monday we will be Tuesday , we ban that also because it following Sunday , so Everyday After Sunday will be banned and we only have a Sunday 😭😭😭😂😂😂😂 — OBIdient Apartment 🔌 (@israel_abah) October 17, 2022 × That feeling of Sunday evening is much more worst than Monday morning 🥲 — Piyu 👩‍⚕️ 🇮🇳 Nutrition Jeevi 🍒🍇 (@PiyuNair) October 17, 2022 × Question. Since when wasn't Monday the worst day of the week in the first place? 💀 — Rina⁷ (@Jinyakookie) October 17, 2022 × Question. Since when wasn't Monday the worst day of the week in the first place? 💀 — Rina⁷ (@Jinyakookie) October 17, 2022 × Humans: Creates days in week including Monday Proceeds to call Monday as the worst day — Ayan^Vaidya (@vaidya_ayan) October 17, 2022 ×

Garfield said it first; Guinness World Records 'officially' declares Monday the 'worst day of the week'

<p>American universities continue to witness a fall in their rankings while Chinese universities are on an incline.</p>

<p>Nevertheless, American and British colleges continue to dominate the top rankings, with the US taking up seven of the top ranks and Britain taking three of the top ten spots.</p>

<p>The England's University of Oxford, also once again was named the world's leading research university for the seventh year.</p>

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<p>The latest World University Rankings by Times Higher Education show that universities in China are witnessing a rise in their rankings, as they produce greater quantities of high-quality research.</p>

<p>A total of 15.5 million research publications and 121 million citations to those publications are analysed by the organisation for its rankings, along with over 40,000 responses to an annual survey on academic reputation and hundreds of thousands of other data points pertaining to a university's teaching environment, global perspective, and industry connections.</p>

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<p>While the number of Chinese universities in the top 100 rose from two in 2018 to seven this year, US numbers fell from 43 in 2018 to 34 this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If current trends remained the same, we would see China overtaking the U.S. in the coming years," predicts Phil Baty the rankings editor.</p>

<p>"The data is very clear: America can no longer take for granted its decadeslong dominance of world higher education and research, and it is China that is leading the challenge," the Wall Street Journal quotes Phil as saying.</p>

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<p>Since the middle of the 1990s, there have been an increasing number of academic publications from China, but until this year, the Western academic world still held the view that Chinese scholarship was still inferior to that of the West.</p>

<p>However, according to an article that was published this spring in the journal Scientometrics, examining the quantitative traits and features of science and scientific research, China has surpassed the United States as the global leader in the production of "high impact" studies.&nbsp;</p>

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American universities continue to witness a fall in their rankings while Chinese universities are on an incline. Nevertheless, American and British colleges continue to dominate the top rankings, with the US taking up seven of the top ranks and Britain taking three of the top ten spots.

American universities continue to witness a fall in their rankings while Chinese universities are on an incline. Nevertheless, American and British colleges continue to dominate the top rankings, with the US taking up seven of the top ranks and Britain taking three of the top ten spots. The England's University of Oxford, also once again was named the world's leading research university for the seventh year. Watch | Gravitas: Can you be asked to keep your web cam switched on throughout your shift? The latest World University Rankings by Times Higher Education show that universities in China are witnessing a rise in their rankings, as they produce greater quantities of high-quality research. A total of 15.5 million research publications and 121 million citations to those publications are analysed by the organisation for its rankings, along with over 40,000 responses to an annual survey on academic reputation and hundreds of thousands of other data points pertaining to a university's teaching environment, global perspective, and industry connections. Also read | Japanese woman swindled out of $30,000 in an 'out of this world' scam While the number of Chinese universities in the top 100 rose from two in 2018 to seven this year, US numbers fell from 43 in 2018 to 34 this year. "If current trends remained the same, we would see China overtaking the U.S. in the coming years," predicts Phil Baty the rankings editor. "The data is very clear: America can no longer take for granted its decadeslong dominance of world higher education and research, and it is China that is leading the challenge," the Wall Street Journal quotes Phil as saying. lso read | 'Tell me you aren't leftist,' 'Won't enjoy beer with a right-winger': Brazil election takes over dating apps Since the middle of the 1990s, there have been an increasing number of academic publications from China, but until this year, the Western academic world still held the view that Chinese scholarship was still inferior to that of the West. However, according to an article that was published this spring in the journal Scientometrics, examining the quantitative traits and features of science and scientific research, China has surpassed the United States as the global leader in the production of "high impact" studies. (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.

'How the mighty have fallen': Number of US universities in top 100 falls, China take up more spots

<p>Nowadays, everyone knows better than to respond to the emails from "Nigerian princes" asking for "loans", as those cons are yesterday's news. Since then, scammers have had to upgrade to newer scams. One that has come to light is "out of this&nbsp;world".</p>

<p>In Japan, a 65-year-old woman was swindled out of around $30,000 or 4.4 million yen between August 19 and September 5, by a man claiming to be a Russian cosmonaut.</p>

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<p>Kyoto News reports that the woman, who lives in the Shiga Prefecture, got connected to the scammer on a social media website before they started communicating on Line messaging app.</p>

<p>The person, as per police, professed his love for the woman and even proposed marriage multiple times.</p>

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<p>He then started asking her for expenses for a rocket for coming back to Earth from space. She transferred around $30,000 to the man's bank account, but when he kept demanding more money she contacted the police.</p>

<p>As per MSN, the man's profile on the social media site Instagram was full of photos of space and he claimed to be a cosmonaut on the International Space Station.</p>

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<p>Police are now investigating him for a "romance scam". These cons are actually very common these days. Fraudsters connect with their targets over social media, get close, and trick them into believing lies about love and relationships before swindling money from them.</p>

<p>During the pandemic, these scams skyrocketed as people turned to social media in the absence of social interactions.</p>

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Nowadays, everyone knows better than to respond to the emails from "Nigerian princes" asking for "loans", as those cons are yesterday's news. Since then, scammers have had to upgrade to newer scams. One that has come to light is "out of this world". In Japan, a 65-year-old woman was swindled out of around $30,000 or 4.4 million yen between August 19 and September 5, by a man claiming to be a Russian cosmonaut. Watch | How cryptocurrency scammers use dating apps to steal your money | Tech It Out Kyoto News reports that the woman, who lives in the Shiga Prefecture, got connected to the scammer on a social media website before they started communicating on Line messaging app. The person, as per police, professed his love for the woman and even proposed marriage multiple times. Also read | Thieves can use thermal camera and AI to crack your password. Here's how He then started asking her for expenses for a rocket for coming back to Earth from space. She transferred around $30,000 to the man's bank account, but when he kept demanding more money she contacted the police. As per MSN, the man's profile on the social media site Instagram was full of photos of space and he claimed to be a cosmonaut on the International Space Station. Also read | The price of love: Cryptocurrency scammers target dating apps Police are now investigating him for a "romance scam". These cons are actually very common these days. Fraudsters connect with their targets over social media, get close, and trick them into believing lies about love and relationships before swindling money from them. During the pandemic, these scams skyrocketed as people turned to social media in the absence of social interactions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As Russia's assault on its neighbour Ukraine continues for the seventh month and Moscow targeted the nation in a series of deadly missile strikes on Monday, heart-touching videos of defiant Ukrainian children and adults have stolen hearts across social media.</p>

<p>''Ukraine's spirit is unbreakable'' said the caption for one video posted by Ukrainian Defence Ministry. The video showed "residents of Kyiv sing in a metro station during an air raid alert."</p>

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<p>On Monday, Russia launched its biggest aerial assault since the beginning of the war on Ukrainian cities. As per a Reuters report, quoting Ukrainian officials explosions were reported in Kyiv, Lviv, Ternopil and Zhytomyr in western Ukraine, Dnipro and Kremenchuk in the centre, Zaporizhzhia in the south and Kharkiv in the east.</p>

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<p>In an evening update, the Ukrainian defence ministry reported that at least 84 missile and air strikes had been carried out by Russia and that 43 cruise missiles and 13 drones had been shot down by Ukrainian air defences.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Emergency services reported that as missiles ploughed into junctions, parks, and tourist attractions throughout Ukraine, 14 people have been killed and 97 others injured. In spite of this, Ukrainians stood strong in the face of adversity singing the Ukrainian anthem and other patriotic songs, defiant against Russian aggression.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Residents of Kiev: assist victims of strikes and sing patriotic songs<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kyiv?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kyiv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UkraineRussianWar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UkraineRussianWar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ukraine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ukraine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RussiaUkraineWar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RussiaUkraineWar</a> <a href="https://t.co/u2YZn3XxNV">pic.twitter.com/u2YZn3XxNV</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today, is again February 24, whole <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ukraine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ukraine</a> under heavy attack by a criminal and terrorist state. Kyiv’s citizens, in the subway tunnels, used as shelters, sang their patriotic songs, like British under Nazi bombings in 1940/41. The same happened in Piazza Duomo, Milan 🇺🇦🇮🇹 <a href="https://t.co/ee0jnFcQtK">pic.twitter.com/ee0jnFcQtK</a></p>
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"If you're going through hell, keep going", - Winston Churchill. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/russiaisaterrorisstate?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#russiaisaterrorisstate</a> <a href="https://t.co/jKiph8L22Y">pic.twitter.com/jKiph8L22Y</a></p>
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The air alert lasts for almost six hours🥺<br />
People hide in the subway and sing the national anthem of Ukraine 🇺🇦 <a href="https://t.co/GKAXnMQCEF">pic.twitter.com/GKAXnMQCEF</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My assistant <a href="https://twitter.com/MaksymiakOleh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaksymiakOleh</a> is also hiding in the subway. At this station, people sing the national anthem of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ukraine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ukraine</a> together with an opera singer. <a href="https://t.co/5STmlkIY9S">pic.twitter.com/5STmlkIY9S</a></p>
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<p>The onslaught of dozens of cruise missiles launched from the air, land, and sea was the largest wave of attacks to strike Ukraine, away from the front lines—at least since the opening salvos on the war's first day, Feb. 24.</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin claims to have ordered the "masssive" strike in answer to Ukraine's alleged attack on the bridge linking Russia and Crimea three days back on Saturday (October 8th).</p>

<p>The United States, however, said that attacks on such a scale could not have been put together in just a couple of days.</p>

<p>Ukraine has vowed to strengthen its armed forces with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his nightly address vowed "we will make the battlefield more painful for the enemy," adding that "we will do everything to strengthen our armed forces."</p>

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As Russia's assault on its neighbour Ukraine continues for the seventh month and Moscow targeted the nation in a series of deadly missile strikes on Monday, heart-touching videos of defiant Ukrainian children and adults have stolen hearts across social media.

As Russia's assault on its neighbour Ukraine continues for the seventh month and Moscow targeted the nation in a series of deadly missile strikes on Monday, heart-touching videos of defiant Ukrainian children and adults have stolen hearts across social media. ''Ukraine's spirit is unbreakable'' said the caption for one video posted by Ukrainian Defence Ministry. The video showed "residents of Kyiv sing in a metro station during an air raid alert." Ukraine’s spirit is unbreakable. Residents of Kyiv sing in a metro station during an air raid alert. pic.twitter.com/xLd8nPK7T4 — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) October 10, 2022 × On Monday, Russia launched its biggest aerial assault since the beginning of the war on Ukrainian cities. As per a Reuters report, quoting Ukrainian officials explosions were reported in Kyiv, Lviv, Ternopil and Zhytomyr in western Ukraine, Dnipro and Kremenchuk in the centre, Zaporizhzhia in the south and Kharkiv in the east. Watch | Gravitas: Putin threatens more missile attacks on Ukraine In an evening update, the Ukrainian defence ministry reported that at least 84 missile and air strikes had been carried out by Russia and that 43 cruise missiles and 13 drones had been shot down by Ukrainian air defences. Also read | India votes to reject Russia's demand for secret ballot on Ukraine at UN Emergency services reported that as missiles ploughed into junctions, parks, and tourist attractions throughout Ukraine, 14 people have been killed and 97 others injured. In spite of this, Ukrainians stood strong in the face of adversity singing the Ukrainian anthem and other patriotic songs, defiant against Russian aggression. Take a look: Residents of Kiev: assist victims of strikes and sing patriotic songs#Kyiv #UkraineRussianWar #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar pic.twitter.com/u2YZn3XxNV — Madhaw Tiwari (@MadhawTiwari) October 10, 2022 × 🥹 It's *impossible* to listen to this and NOT get goosebumps. 🥹pic.twitter.com/E3BFoIvn60 — Walter Report 🇺🇦 (@walter_report) October 2, 2022 × Today, is again February 24, whole #Ukraine under heavy attack by a criminal and terrorist state. Kyiv’s citizens, in the subway tunnels, used as shelters, sang their patriotic songs, like British under Nazi bombings in 1940/41. The same happened in Piazza Duomo, Milan 🇺🇦🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/ee0jnFcQtK — Massimiliano (@maslarussa) October 10, 2022 × #Putin and #Russia's terrorism can not break the will of the #Ukrainians#Kyiv residents singing a patriotic song while using the subway as shelter during #Russian strikes today. "If you're going through hell, keep going", - Winston Churchill. #russiaisaterrorisstate pic.twitter.com/jKiph8L22Y — Ukraine News 🇺🇦 (@Ukrainene) October 10, 2022 × Kyiv. Bomb shelter. Children singing Ukrainian anthem.#SlavaUkraini! pic.twitter.com/gS54iROA9E — olexander scherba🇺🇦 (@olex_scherba) October 10, 2022 × Kyiv, 10.10.2022 The air alert lasts for almost six hours🥺 People hide in the subway and sing the national anthem of Ukraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/GKAXnMQCEF — НГУ (@ng_ukraine) October 10, 2022 × My assistant @MaksymiakOleh is also hiding in the subway. At this station, people sing the national anthem of #Ukraine together with an opera singer. pic.twitter.com/5STmlkIY9S — Inna Sovsun (@InnaSovsun) October 10, 2022 × People are singing the national anthem of Ukraine in a bombshelter in Zhytomir pic.twitter.com/NERYNQo4cP — Giorgi Revishvili (@revishvilig) October 10, 2022 × The onslaught of dozens of cruise missiles launched from the air, land, and sea was the largest wave of attacks to strike Ukraine, away from the front lines—at least since the opening salvos on the war's first day, Feb. 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin claims to have ordered the "masssive" strike in answer to Ukraine's alleged attack on the bridge linking Russia and Crimea three days back on Saturday (October 8th). The United States, however, said that attacks on such a scale could not have been put together in just a couple of days. Ukraine has vowed to strengthen its armed forces with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his nightly address vowed "we will make the battlefield more painful for the enemy," adding that "we will do everything to strengthen our armed forces." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Experts have warned that criminals can make use of heat-detecting cameras to crack passwords. Researchers discovered that these cameras can help crack passwords up to a minute after typing.</p>

<p>Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a tool called ThermoSecure System that used thermal images in combination with artificial intelligence to make "informed guesses" of what the password could be, reported Bloomberg.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"They say you need to think like a thief to catch a thief," says Mohamed Khamis of the Scottish university's School of Computing Science.</p>

<p>He added that his team developed ThermoSecure by "thinking carefully about how malicious actors might exploit thermal images to break into computers and smartphones."</p>

<p>Their findings have been published in the journal ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security.</p>

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<h2><strong>How often can passwords be cracked?</strong></h2>

<p>Two words answer is 'quite often'. The system successfully cracked around 86 per cent of the passwords when a thermal image was clicked within 20 seconds of typing in the secret code or password.</p>

<p>It even successfully cracked long passwords of around 16 characters. However, the success rate for this was lower at 67 per cent.</p>

<p>Shorter passwords had a higher success rate. Up to 12 characters were guessed right on 82 per cent of the tries, eight characters were cracked right on 93 per cent of attempts and six character codes were successfully worked out 100 per cent.</p>

<p>When the time was increased by 10 seconds and the thermal image was clicked in around 30 seconds the success rate dropped to 76 per cent and a further drop to 62 per cent was seen at 60 seconds of typing.</p>

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<h2><strong>How does it work?</strong></h2>

<p>When we touch an object a small part of our body heat is transferred via conduction. Thermal images detect this heat and these areas show up a little bit brighter in the picture.</p>

<p>If a user types in his/her password and leaves the device unguarded, any passerby equipped with a thermal camera can capture an image that reveals the heat signature. This 'thermal attack'&nbsp;can then give away your passwords, codes etc.</p>

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Experts have warned that criminals can make use of heat-detecting cameras to crack passwords. Researchers discovered that these cameras can help crack passwords up to a minute after typing.

Experts have warned that criminals can make use of heat-detecting cameras to crack passwords. Researchers discovered that these cameras can help crack passwords up to a minute after typing. Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a tool called ThermoSecure System that used thermal images in combination with artificial intelligence to make "informed guesses" of what the password could be, reported Bloomberg. Watch | Gravitas: The Perils of Technology "They say you need to think like a thief to catch a thief," says Mohamed Khamis of the Scottish university's School of Computing Science. He added that his team developed ThermoSecure by "thinking carefully about how malicious actors might exploit thermal images to break into computers and smartphones." Their findings have been published in the journal ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security. Also read | iPhone's crash detection feature assumes woman enjoying rollercoaster has been in crash, calls 911 How often can passwords be cracked? Two words answer is 'quite often'. The system successfully cracked around 86 per cent of the passwords when a thermal image was clicked within 20 seconds of typing in the secret code or password. It even successfully cracked long passwords of around 16 characters. However, the success rate for this was lower at 67 per cent. Shorter passwords had a higher success rate. Up to 12 characters were guessed right on 82 per cent of the tries, eight characters were cracked right on 93 per cent of attempts and six character codes were successfully worked out 100 per cent. When the time was increased by 10 seconds and the thermal image was clicked in around 30 seconds the success rate dropped to 76 per cent and a further drop to 62 per cent was seen at 60 seconds of typing. Also read | China successfully launches its first solar observatory How does it work? When we touch an object a small part of our body heat is transferred via conduction. Thermal images detect this heat and these areas show up a little bit brighter in the picture. If a user types in his/her password and leaves the device unguarded, any passerby equipped with a thermal camera can capture an image that reveals the heat signature. This 'thermal attack' can then give away your passwords, codes etc. (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.

Thieves can use thermal camera and AI to crack your password. Here's how

<p>Fans of Apple went gaga over the recent 'Far Out'event which introduced to the masses iPhone14 and "futuristic" specifications like its much-touted "Crash Detection" feature.</p>

<p>However, in the next few weeks, several issues have been reported with these specs. The latest as per a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report casts doubt on the efficacy of the safety feature which is supposed to help emergency services reach users ASAP in case of an accident or crash.</p>

<p>The report details a recent "roller coaster ride" of an incident at an amusement park in Cincinnati.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A woman's iPhone 14 alerted the authorities of a crash as she enjoyed a ride. The phone's new car-crash detection was triggered as she "enjoyed getting hoisted 109 feet in the air and whipped around at over 50 mph".</p>

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<p>The phone placed a 911 call to the Warren County Communications Center with an automated voice message which said “The owner of this iPhone was in a severe car crash and is not responding to their phone.”</p>

<p>It also picked up the background audio from the amusement park; hoots, cheers, music and adrenaline-fueled people having fun.</p>

<p>As per the 911 report, an emergency response team was sent to the location but they couldn't locate any emergency. The iPhone user realised the whole thing and called the emergency services back to tell them that she is okay. Ironically she reassured them that she hasn't been in a car crash from the line for 'bumper cars'.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/an-iphone-reportedly-alerted-responders-about-a-car-crash-in-nebraska-us-522016">An iPhone reportedly alerted responders about a car crash in Nebraska, US</a></strong></p>

<p>While the incident is in a certain way hilarious, it also raises the question of how dependable the feature is. There would be nothing funny about receiving an alert that your loved one has been in a crash, only to discover that they were having fun at a fair or amusement park and just forgot to answer their phone.</p>

<p>This is not to say that the emergency call is placed undetected by the user. The feature uses a combination of sensor data to assess a potential crash. If detected, it shows a message on the screen for ten seconds, following which a ten-second countdown happens, accompanied by an alarm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Only after this countdown, emergency services are contacted. A message is also sent to your emergency contact.</p>

<p>However, as the incident demonstrates you sometimes forget to check your phone.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/why-apples-new-emergency-sos-via-satellite-service-for-iphone-14-is-a-big-deal-513971">Why Apple's new emergency SOS via satellite service for iPhone 14 is a 'big deal'</a></strong></p>

<p>The false alarms can be scary and they will grow in number as more people buy the new model of iPhone. It has to be acknowledged that technology can make mistakes, for it the difference between a deadly crash and a thrilling ride might be non-existent.</p>

<p>In spite of that, there have already been multiple cases where the feature was literally a lifesaver, in one it alerted authorities to a deadly accident where a car crashed into a tree. The crash had no witnesses and without the alert, the user might have perished.</p>

<p>Even if scary or irritating this feature has saved lives and will continue to do so, one can only hope that Apple will soon launch an update fixing this "bug".<br />
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Fans of Apple went gaga over the recent 'Far Out'event which introduced to the masses iPhone14 and "futuristic" specifications like its much-touted "Crash Detection" feature.

Fans of Apple went gaga over the recent 'Far Out'event which introduced to the masses iPhone14 and "futuristic" specifications like its much-touted "Crash Detection" feature. However, in the next few weeks, several issues have been reported with these specs. The latest as per a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report casts doubt on the efficacy of the safety feature which is supposed to help emergency services reach users ASAP in case of an accident or crash. The report details a recent "roller coaster ride" of an incident at an amusement park in Cincinnati. A woman's iPhone 14 alerted the authorities of a crash as she enjoyed a ride. The phone's new car-crash detection was triggered as she "enjoyed getting hoisted 109 feet in the air and whipped around at over 50 mph". Watch | Gravitas: The Perils of Technology The phone placed a 911 call to the Warren County Communications Center with an automated voice message which said “The owner of this iPhone was in a severe car crash and is not responding to their phone.” It also picked up the background audio from the amusement park; hoots, cheers, music and adrenaline-fueled people having fun. As per the 911 report, an emergency response team was sent to the location but they couldn't locate any emergency. The iPhone user realised the whole thing and called the emergency services back to tell them that she is okay. Ironically she reassured them that she hasn't been in a car crash from the line for 'bumper cars'. Also read | An iPhone reportedly alerted responders about a car crash in Nebraska, US While the incident is in a certain way hilarious, it also raises the question of how dependable the feature is. There would be nothing funny about receiving an alert that your loved one has been in a crash, only to discover that they were having fun at a fair or amusement park and just forgot to answer their phone. This is not to say that the emergency call is placed undetected by the user. The feature uses a combination of sensor data to assess a potential crash. If detected, it shows a message on the screen for ten seconds, following which a ten-second countdown happens, accompanied by an alarm. Only after this countdown, emergency services are contacted. A message is also sent to your emergency contact. However, as the incident demonstrates you sometimes forget to check your phone. Also read | Why Apple's new emergency SOS via satellite service for iPhone 14 is a 'big deal' The false alarms can be scary and they will grow in number as more people buy the new model of iPhone. It has to be acknowledged that technology can make mistakes, for it the difference between a deadly crash and a thrilling ride might be non-existent. In spite of that, there have already been multiple cases where the feature was literally a lifesaver, in one it alerted authorities to a deadly accident where a car crashed into a tree. The crash had no witnesses and without the alert, the user might have perished. Even if scary or irritating this feature has saved lives and will continue to do so, one can only hope that Apple will soon launch an update fixing this "bug". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>According to a report, several major US and foreign banks stand to suffer losses of $500 million or more if they carry out their commitments to finance Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.</p>

<p>The banks, led by Morgan Stanley and six others, including Barclays and Bank of America, pledged to raise $13 billion in debt six months ago to finance Musk's purchase. This commitment is unconditional and does not depend on their ability to sell the debt to investors.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per Bloomberg "if the debt were to be sold now" it would lead to a collective loss of $500 million or more.</p>

<p>Banks agreed to terms with lower returns when financing the Musk-Twitter deal in April. Since then, the credit markets have gotten worse as a result of higher interest rates following efforts to reduce record inflation, with returns on riskier junk bonds and leveraged loans increasing. This can potentially result in write-downs.</p>

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<p>“I think that those banks would like to get out of it, I think the deal makes less sense for them now, and that the debt will be harder to syndicate to investors,” said Howard Fischer of Moses Singler law firm while talking to Bloomberg.</p>

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<p>However, he cautioned that, despite incurring significant losses, there aren't many legal or reputational ways for banks to avoid granting the loan.</p>

<p>This comes as last week Musk abruptly abandoned his three-month attempt to end the Twitter agreement through a US court in Delaware. The billionaire had blamed the prevalence of false accounts on the social media platform for his disinterest in sticking to the deal.</p>

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According to a report, several major US and foreign banks stand to suffer losses of $500 million or more if they carry out their commitments to finance Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.

According to a report, several major US and foreign banks stand to suffer losses of $500 million or more if they carry out their commitments to finance Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. The banks, led by Morgan Stanley and six others, including Barclays and Bank of America, pledged to raise $13 billion in debt six months ago to finance Musk's purchase. This commitment is unconditional and does not depend on their ability to sell the debt to investors. Watch | Elon Musk offers proposal to resolve China-Taiwan tensions As per Bloomberg "if the debt were to be sold now" it would lead to a collective loss of $500 million or more. Banks agreed to terms with lower returns when financing the Musk-Twitter deal in April. Since then, the credit markets have gotten worse as a result of higher interest rates following efforts to reduce record inflation, with returns on riskier junk bonds and leveraged loans increasing. This can potentially result in write-downs. Also read | Deal back on: How much will Twitter change after takeover by Elon Musk? “I think that those banks would like to get out of it, I think the deal makes less sense for them now, and that the debt will be harder to syndicate to investors,” said Howard Fischer of Moses Singler law firm while talking to Bloomberg. Also read | After Ukraine-Russia, Elon Musk now has a suggestion on how to end China-Taiwan tensions However, he cautioned that, despite incurring significant losses, there aren't many legal or reputational ways for banks to avoid granting the loan. This comes as last week Musk abruptly abandoned his three-month attempt to end the Twitter agreement through a US court in Delaware. The billionaire had blamed the prevalence of false accounts on the social media platform for his disinterest in sticking to the deal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>36 years since a catastrophic meltdown at the Chernobyl power plant unleashed one of the world's worst nuclear disasters, now "mutant" black frogs are spawning in the vicinity.</p>

<p>The species of frog found in this area, known as the Eastern tree frogs (Hyla Orientalis), typically have bright green skin but now many have sprung up with dark or pigmented skin.</p>

<p>A study published in Evolutionary Applications details the research surrounding these frogs' evolution. Scientists believe that darker skin might help the frogs survive in the exclusion zone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Germán Orizaola a researcher at the Spain University of Oviedo&nbsp;and a co-author of the study, said that his team became aware of the frogs on their first night in Chernobyl.</p>

<p>"We know that melanin protects from the damage caused by different types of radiation, from UV to ionizing radiation – the kind at Chernobyl," Daily Mail quotes&nbsp;Orizaola as saying.</p>

<p>Orizaola and his co-author&nbsp;Pablo Burraco&nbsp;collected more than 200 male frog specimens from about a dozen different breeding ponds with varying levels of radiation between 2017 and 2019, reports TWC.</p>

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<p>The frogs in the exclusion zone which spans 10,000 square miles around ground zero were much darker than those outside it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the most radioactive locations today did not correlate with the darkest frog populations. Although darker frogs were most prominent in the areas that were worst affected at the time of the catastrophe.<br />
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<p><sup><em><strong>Illustration:</strong><strong> </strong>Study | (a) Ionizing radiation and melanism in Chornobyl tree frogs.&nbsp;Dorsal skin luminance in eastern tree frog (Hyla orientalis) males inhabiting across a gradient of radiation inside (CEZ) or outside the Chornobyl exclusion zone (outside CEZ). (b) Range of dorsal skin luminance in H. orientalis males (from left to right: Luminance values of 5, 20, 30, 40 and 60).</em></sup></p>

<p>Darker frogs would have had a higher chance of surviving the 1986 calamity, which means that natural selection of the fittest might've helped them thrive, and dominate the exclusion zone.</p>

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<p>"Under this scenario, they should have survived better and reproduced better than the normal green frogs."</p>

<p>"Over time – 10 to 12 generations of frogs have passed since the accident – this would have resulted in these black frogs being predominant within the exclusion zone."</p>

<p>The researchers added that further study is needed to "determine the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary consequences of the patterns found here".</p>

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36 years since a catastrophic meltdown at the Chernobyl power plant unleashed one of the world's worst nuclear disasters, now "mutant" black frogs are spawning in the vicinity.

36 years since a catastrophic meltdown at the Chernobyl power plant unleashed one of the world's worst nuclear disasters, now "mutant" black frogs are spawning in the vicinity. The species of frog found in this area, known as the Eastern tree frogs (Hyla Orientalis), typically have bright green skin but now many have sprung up with dark or pigmented skin. A study published in Evolutionary Applications details the research surrounding these frogs' evolution. Scientists believe that darker skin might help the frogs survive in the exclusion zone. Watch | Chernobyl Disaster: What happened in 1986? Germán Orizaola a researcher at the Spain University of Oviedo and a co-author of the study, said that his team became aware of the frogs on their first night in Chernobyl. "We know that melanin protects from the damage caused by different types of radiation, from UV to ionizing radiation – the kind at Chernobyl," Daily Mail quotes Orizaola as saying. Orizaola and his co-author Pablo Burraco collected more than 200 male frog specimens from about a dozen different breeding ponds with varying levels of radiation between 2017 and 2019, reports TWC. Also read | Thousands of wild salmon found dead as British Columbia's river dries out The frogs in the exclusion zone which spans 10,000 square miles around ground zero were much darker than those outside it. However, the most radioactive locations today did not correlate with the darkest frog populations. Although darker frogs were most prominent in the areas that were worst affected at the time of the catastrophe. Illustration: Study | (a) Ionizing radiation and melanism in Chornobyl tree frogs. Dorsal skin luminance in eastern tree frog (Hyla orientalis) males inhabiting across a gradient of radiation inside (CEZ) or outside the Chornobyl exclusion zone (outside CEZ). (b) Range of dorsal skin luminance in H. orientalis males (from left to right: Luminance values of 5, 20, 30, 40 and 60). Darker frogs would have had a higher chance of surviving the 1986 calamity, which means that natural selection of the fittest might've helped them thrive, and dominate the exclusion zone. Also read | 'Significant milestone': Hole in the ozone layer will close in the next 50 years "Under this scenario, they should have survived better and reproduced better than the normal green frogs." "Over time – 10 to 12 generations of frogs have passed since the accident – this would have resulted in these black frogs being predominant within the exclusion zone." The researchers added that further study is needed to "determine the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary consequences of the patterns found here". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As the October 30, Brazillian presidential runoff draws closer far-right incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro during an interview commented that if Donald Trump was still the US President he could've averted the Russia-Ukraine war that has been on for more than seven months now.</p>

<p>Speaking to the news magazine Veja, Bolsonaro also said that he had a good in-person meeting with Trump's successor Joe Biden. However, he asserted that if his close ally Trump was still in office, many issues currently bedevilling the world could've been avoided.</p>

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<p>"Some think that the war in Ukraine would not have happened if he were still in power," he said adding, "I agree with that."</p>

<p>However, he failed to elaborate on how the former President would have done so.</p>

<p>As per Reuters the remarks could add to tensions with Washington and are sure to rile the white house.</p>

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<p>Recently, Trump also endorsed fellow right-wing populist Bolsonaro, calling him "one of the great presidents of any country in the world ... respected by everybody throughout the world."</p>

<p>Bolsonaro and Trump have long been allies, with the former an ardent admirer of the latter. Even when Trump saw his international popularity fall after the fallout of the 2020 US election, Jair Bolsonaro remained a fan. He was also among the last world leaders to recognise Joe Biden's victory, echoing Trump's US electoral fraud allegations till the end.</p>

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<p>Bolsonaro is also prone to alleging electoral fraud in his home country. There are fears that if Bolsonaro's rival leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were to overtake him, the right-wing leader might take a leaf out of Trump's book and refuse to accept the result.</p>

<p>While talking to Veja he once again kept up his unfounded questioning of Brazil's electronic voting system, while declining to give a clear answer on whether he would accept the results if he lost in the second round.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There's a feeling in public opinion that there was something dodgy," he said adding "I'm always worried."</p>

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As the October 30, Brazillian presidential runoff draws closer far-right incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro during an interview commented that if Donald Trump was still the US President he could've averted the Russia-Ukraine war that has been on for more than seven months now.

As the October 30, Brazillian presidential runoff draws closer far-right incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro during an interview commented that if Donald Trump was still the US President he could've averted the Russia-Ukraine war that has been on for more than seven months now. Speaking to the news magazine Veja, Bolsonaro also said that he had a good in-person meeting with Trump's successor Joe Biden. However, he asserted that if his close ally Trump was still in office, many issues currently bedevilling the world could've been avoided. Watch | Brazil Presidential runoff: Will the country see a smooth power transition? "Some think that the war in Ukraine would not have happened if he were still in power," he said adding, "I agree with that." However, he failed to elaborate on how the former President would have done so. As per Reuters the remarks could add to tensions with Washington and are sure to rile the white house. Also read | Bolsonaro, Lula garner significant endorsements as they prepare for Brazil's presidential runoff Recently, Trump also endorsed fellow right-wing populist Bolsonaro, calling him "one of the great presidents of any country in the world ... respected by everybody throughout the world." Bolsonaro and Trump have long been allies, with the former an ardent admirer of the latter. Even when Trump saw his international popularity fall after the fallout of the 2020 US election, Jair Bolsonaro remained a fan. He was also among the last world leaders to recognise Joe Biden's victory, echoing Trump's US electoral fraud allegations till the end. Also read | Brazil: Opinion poll shows Lula with 51% support, Bolsonaro 43%, amid fears of going wrong again Bolsonaro is also prone to alleging electoral fraud in his home country. There are fears that if Bolsonaro's rival leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were to overtake him, the right-wing leader might take a leaf out of Trump's book and refuse to accept the result. While talking to Veja he once again kept up his unfounded questioning of Brazil's electronic voting system, while declining to give a clear answer on whether he would accept the results if he lost in the second round. "There's a feeling in public opinion that there was something dodgy," he said adding "I'm always worried." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Just days after pitching his controversial "solutions" for ending the Ukraine-Russia war, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again voiced suggestions on how to end another long drawn-out tussle: the one between China and Taiwan.</p>

<p>In a recent interview with the Financial Times, the world's richest person said that tensions could be resolved by handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing.</p>

<p>"My recommendation . . . would be to figure out a special administrative zone for Taiwan that is reasonably palatable, probably won't make everyone happy."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Zelensky hits back as Elon Musk sets up Twitter poll on annexed areas of Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>"And it's possible, and I think probably, in fact, that they could have an arrangement that's more lenient than Hong Kong," Musk said as quoted by Financial Times.</p>

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<p>He added that in his opinion conflict over Taiwan was inevitable, and warned that it could impact companies like Tesla, Apple Inc and the wider economy. However, he did not elaborate on the remarks.</p>

<p>Musk as per a Reuters report made the comments when asked about China. Tesla electric car company operates a large factory in China's Shanghai. This factory accounted for approximately half of Tesla's global deliveries last year. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>China has long claimed Taiwan as its territory, vowing to bring it under control, even by the use of force. Democratically ruled Taiwan denies Beijing's claims and says that the island's 23 million people can decide its future.</p>

<p>Previously the world's richest man had taken to Twitter and proposed ways to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a poll, that drew sharp criticism from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Andrij Melnyk, Musk proposed that Crimea be ceded to Russia, new referendums that decide the fate of Russian-held territories be held under UN auspices and that Kyiv agrees to neutrality.&nbsp;</p>

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Just days after pitching his controversial "solutions" for ending the Ukraine-Russia war, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again voiced suggestions on how to end another long drawn-out tussle: the one between China and Taiwan.

Just days after pitching his controversial "solutions" for ending the Ukraine-Russia war, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again voiced suggestions on how to end another long drawn-out tussle: the one between China and Taiwan. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, the world's richest person said that tensions could be resolved by handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing. "My recommendation . . . would be to figure out a special administrative zone for Taiwan that is reasonably palatable, probably won't make everyone happy." Watch | Zelensky hits back as Elon Musk sets up Twitter poll on annexed areas of Ukraine "And it's possible, and I think probably, in fact, that they could have an arrangement that's more lenient than Hong Kong," Musk said as quoted by Financial Times. Also read | Twitter war: Musk holds poll on how Russia-Ukraine conflict should end, Zelensky retorts He added that in his opinion conflict over Taiwan was inevitable, and warned that it could impact companies like Tesla, Apple Inc and the wider economy. However, he did not elaborate on the remarks. Musk as per a Reuters report made the comments when asked about China. Tesla electric car company operates a large factory in China's Shanghai. This factory accounted for approximately half of Tesla's global deliveries last year. Also read | Moscow lauds Elon Musk after his Twitter poll on Ukraine China has long claimed Taiwan as its territory, vowing to bring it under control, even by the use of force. Democratically ruled Taiwan denies Beijing's claims and says that the island's 23 million people can decide its future. Previously the world's richest man had taken to Twitter and proposed ways to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a poll, that drew sharp criticism from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Andrij Melnyk, Musk proposed that Crimea be ceded to Russia, new referendums that decide the fate of Russian-held territories be held under UN auspices and that Kyiv agrees to neutrality. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The world has seen its fair share of terror attacks. These terrible attacks result in huge losses of life and the devastation of property. People, who survive these are considered lucky, but are they?</p>

<p>A 23-year woman who had survived a terror attack when she was a teenager has died after she chose to be euthanised. Shanti De Corte was plagued by depression and PTSD due to the bomb detonation she witnessed back when she was 17 years old.</p>

<p>On March 22, 2016, as she and her schoolmates were making their way through the departures area of the Belgian airport in Zaventem in preparation for a vacation to Italy, an ISIS bomb went off.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The explosion as per Daily Mail claimed 32 lives, additionally, more than 300 people were injured.</p>

<p>Though Shanti escaped the explosion physically unscathed, mentally she suffered every day since. The ordeal left her psychologically crippled, suffering through frequent panic attacks and bouts of depressive episodes.&nbsp;The troubled young woman is the terror attack's latest and the 33rd victim.</p>

<p>Shanti sought help from a psychiatric facility in her home town of Antwerp and was even put on anti-depressant medications. However, the psychological trauma was too heavy and she attempted suicide twice; once in 2018 and once in 2020.</p>

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<p>Finally, in May of this year, she opted to be euthanised.</p>

<p>Euthanasia is legal in Belgium for individuals in "a medically futile condition of constant and unbearable physical or mental suffering that cannot be alleviated, resulting from a serious and incurable disorder caused by illness or accident".</p>

<p>As per RTBF, two psychiatrists approved Shanti's formal request to be euthanised earlier this year.&nbsp;She died on May 7, 2022, however, her story only recently came to light after her mother Marielle spoke to VRT news.&nbsp;'That day really cracked her, she never felt safe after that,' said Shanti's mother.</p>

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<p>Before she opted to die, Shanti frequently took to social media and recalled the horrors she witnessed. In one post she shared how at one point she was taking up to 11 antidepressants a day, "I couldn't live without it".</p>

<p>"With all the medications I take, I feel like a ghost that can't feel anything anymore. Maybe there were other solutions than medications," she wrote.</p>

<p>In a final post, she posted on the day she died, Shanti wrote "I was laughing and crying. Until the last day. I loved and was allowed to feel what true love is. Now I will go away in peace. Know that I miss you already."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The world has seen its fair share of terror attacks. These terrible attacks result in huge losses of life and the devastation of property. People, who survive these are considered lucky, but are they?

The world has seen its fair share of terror attacks. These terrible attacks result in huge losses of life and the devastation of property. People, who survive these are considered lucky, but are they? A 23-year woman who had survived a terror attack when she was a teenager has died after she chose to be euthanised. Shanti De Corte was plagued by depression and PTSD due to the bomb detonation she witnessed back when she was 17 years old. On March 22, 2016, as she and her schoolmates were making their way through the departures area of the Belgian airport in Zaventem in preparation for a vacation to Italy, an ISIS bomb went off. Watch | Gravitas: This 'Suicide Pod' ensures 'painless death' in a minute The explosion as per Daily Mail claimed 32 lives, additionally, more than 300 people were injured. Though Shanti escaped the explosion physically unscathed, mentally she suffered every day since. The ordeal left her psychologically crippled, suffering through frequent panic attacks and bouts of depressive episodes. The troubled young woman is the terror attack's latest and the 33rd victim. Shanti sought help from a psychiatric facility in her home town of Antwerp and was even put on anti-depressant medications. However, the psychological trauma was too heavy and she attempted suicide twice; once in 2018 and once in 2020. Also read | Spanish court allows euthanasia for paraplegic gunman awaiting trail Finally, in May of this year, she opted to be euthanised. Euthanasia is legal in Belgium for individuals in "a medically futile condition of constant and unbearable physical or mental suffering that cannot be alleviated, resulting from a serious and incurable disorder caused by illness or accident". As per RTBF, two psychiatrists approved Shanti's formal request to be euthanised earlier this year. She died on May 7, 2022, however, her story only recently came to light after her mother Marielle spoke to VRT news. 'That day really cracked her, she never felt safe after that,' said Shanti's mother. Also read | Countries where euthanasia, assisted suicide is legal Before she opted to die, Shanti frequently took to social media and recalled the horrors she witnessed. In one post she shared how at one point she was taking up to 11 antidepressants a day, "I couldn't live without it". "With all the medications I take, I feel like a ghost that can't feel anything anymore. Maybe there were other solutions than medications," she wrote. In a final post, she posted on the day she died, Shanti wrote "I was laughing and crying. Until the last day. I loved and was allowed to feel what true love is. Now I will go away in peace. Know that I miss you already." (With inputs from agencies) If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602 WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As the use of automation in sectors like education, healthcare, and employment witnesses an increase, the White House on Tuesday proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights.</p>

<p>The proposed bill is non-binding and suggests practices that developers and users of AI should voluntarily follow so that technology doesn't unfairly put humans in a disadvantageous position.</p>

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<p>It says that all Americans must be protected from unsafe or ineffective systems, discrimination by algorithms, and abusive data collection.</p>

<p>This comes as incidents of algorithms not prioritizing the needs of black patients and those of facial recognition displaying an unfair bias towards darker skin tones came to light.</p>

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<p>"These technologies are causing real harms in the lives of Americans, harms that run counter to our core democratic values, including the fundamental right to privacy, freedom from discrimination and our basic dignity," said one senior administrator while talking to Reuters.</p>

<p>As per the proposed bill, people are entitled to notice and explanation concerning the AI programs they might encounter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also asks companies and other stakeholders including government agencies using AI to conduct significant testing and oversight, and publicise results for stakeholders to understand what a "reasonable starting point is" for taking action on issues, said&nbsp;senior administration officials.</p>

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<p>While the proposal is non-binding, the US Chamber of Commerce has warned that if these proposals were to become rules they could hurt businesses.</p>

<p>In a statement, the Chamber's Vice President Jordan Crenshaw said, "There are some recommendations in the AI Blueprint that, if enacted into rules by policymakers, could handcuff America’s ability to compete on the global stage."&nbsp;</p>

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As the use of automation in sectors like education, healthcare, and employment witnesses an increase, the White House on Tuesday proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights.

As the use of automation in sectors like education, healthcare, and employment witnesses an increase, the White House on Tuesday proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights. The proposed bill is non-binding and suggests practices that developers and users of AI should voluntarily follow so that technology doesn't unfairly put humans in a disadvantageous position. Watch | How AI and Automation will impact jobs in the future It says that all Americans must be protected from unsafe or ineffective systems, discrimination by algorithms, and abusive data collection. This comes as incidents of algorithms not prioritizing the needs of black patients and those of facial recognition displaying an unfair bias towards darker skin tones came to light. Also read | Joe Biden, doctors say new abortion laws have 'chilling impact' on US "These technologies are causing real harms in the lives of Americans, harms that run counter to our core democratic values, including the fundamental right to privacy, freedom from discrimination and our basic dignity," said one senior administrator while talking to Reuters. As per the proposed bill, people are entitled to notice and explanation concerning the AI programs they might encounter. It also asks companies and other stakeholders including government agencies using AI to conduct significant testing and oversight, and publicise results for stakeholders to understand what a "reasonable starting point is" for taking action on issues, said senior administration officials. Also read | Biden sending $625 mn aid, four HIMARS rocket launchers to Ukraine While the proposal is non-binding, the US Chamber of Commerce has warned that if these proposals were to become rules they could hurt businesses. In a statement, the Chamber's Vice President Jordan Crenshaw said, "There are some recommendations in the AI Blueprint that, if enacted into rules by policymakers, could handcuff America’s ability to compete on the global stage." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>America's gross national debt has reached an unfortunate high of $31 trillion for the first time ever, revealed a Treasury Department report on Tuesday. The artificial borrowing cap Congress imposed on the US government is progressively getting closer as debt edges closer to the statutory ceiling of $31.4 trillion.</p>

<p>The debt threshold not only spells trouble for the nation's economy but also poses a problem for Joe Biden who will once again be running for President in 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He had promised to reduce US budget deficits i.e., what government earns through tax revenue vs the money it spends by $1 trillion over a decade. However, as per estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates, his policies have added nearly $5 trillion to the deficit since he took office in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US: Job openings fall sharply to 10.053 MN in August, record National debt</strong></p>

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<p>Even as President Joe Biden touts his administration's attempts to reduce the deficit and even introduced the so-called Inflation Reduction Act that attempts to tame a 40-year price increase, economists say that the latest debt numbers are a cause for concern.</p>

<p>This comes as higher borrowing costs replace the nation's historically low-interest rates as the Federal Reserve attempts to combat rapid inflation.</p>

<p>To combat the pandemic and finance tax cuts the government undertook record levels of borrowings, which due to the higher rates are making America's debt costly over time.</p>

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<p>As per estimates by the Peterson Foundation, higher rates could add around one trillion dollars to US federal government's interest payments this decade. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) May forecast&nbsp;that debt costs would reach a record $8.1 trillion.</p>

<p>If interest rates on the nation's debt increase by just one percentage point beyond what the CBO forecasts over the next few years, interest payments might surpass United States' national defence expenditure by 2029, reports the New York Times.</p>

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America's gross national debt has reached an unfortunate high of $31 trillion for the first time ever, revealed a Treasury Department report on Tuesday. The artificial borrowing cap Congress imposed on the US government is progressively getting closer as debt edges closer to the statutory ceiling of $31.

America's gross national debt has reached an unfortunate high of $31 trillion for the first time ever, revealed a Treasury Department report on Tuesday. The artificial borrowing cap Congress imposed on the US government is progressively getting closer as debt edges closer to the statutory ceiling of $31.4 trillion. The debt threshold not only spells trouble for the nation's economy but also poses a problem for Joe Biden who will once again be running for President in 2024. He had promised to reduce US budget deficits i.e., what government earns through tax revenue vs the money it spends by $1 trillion over a decade. However, as per estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates, his policies have added nearly $5 trillion to the deficit since he took office in 2020. Watch | US: Job openings fall sharply to 10.053 MN in August, record National debt Even as President Joe Biden touts his administration's attempts to reduce the deficit and even introduced the so-called Inflation Reduction Act that attempts to tame a 40-year price increase, economists say that the latest debt numbers are a cause for concern. This comes as higher borrowing costs replace the nation's historically low-interest rates as the Federal Reserve attempts to combat rapid inflation. To combat the pandemic and finance tax cuts the government undertook record levels of borrowings, which due to the higher rates are making America's debt costly over time. Also read | Zero-Covid, a crumbling real estate market and more: Chinese economy and the challenges it faces As per estimates by the Peterson Foundation, higher rates could add around one trillion dollars to US federal government's interest payments this decade. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) May forecast that debt costs would reach a record $8.1 trillion. If interest rates on the nation's debt increase by just one percentage point beyond what the CBO forecasts over the next few years, interest payments might surpass United States' national defence expenditure by 2029, reports the New York Times. (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.

US debt reaches all-time high of $31 trillion, by 2029 interest payments may overtake defence expenditure

<p>Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari might have become the latest victim of a ransomware attack. As per a Reuters report, internal documents belonging to the brand had been posted online.</p>

<p>The carmaker refuted that this was a ransomware attack, adding that there was no evidence of it or of a breach of the company's system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Ferrari said that it was working to identify how the documents were made public and that appropriate actions would be taken as needed, adding that there has been no disruption to its business and operations.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;World Business Watch: Ferrari says no evidence of system breach</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier on Monday, Corriere della Sera newspaper, citing the Italian website&nbsp;the Red Hot Cyber, reported that the luxury carmaker had been a &nbsp;victim of a cyber attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Red Hot Cyber, ransomware gang,&nbsp;RansomEXX, on its Tor leak site claimed that it has breached Ferrari stealing 6.99 GB of data, which not only included internal documents but also datasheets and repair manuals etc.&nbsp;As of yet the source of these documents remains unclear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the recent past, ransomware attacks have grown exponentially. From big brands like Ferrari to public service organisations like UK's National Health Service, many have fallen prey to these attacks. Ransomware attacks use malware to block access to data or threaten to publish sensitive data unless the victim pays a substantial ransom.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per Security Affairs and Hack Notice, in December of last year, another ransomware attack indirectly targeted Ferrari. The attack by Everest ransomware allegedly hacked Speroni Spa's systems. The company is part of the supply chain of multiple car makers including Ferrari. Reportedly, 850 GB of the company's data, including customer and employee data, technical data, financial documents, bank statements, and "other very important documents" were put up for sale after the attack.</p>

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Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari might have become the latest victim of a ransomware attack. As per a Reuters report, internal documents belonging to the brand had been posted online.

Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari might have become the latest victim of a ransomware attack. As per a Reuters report, internal documents belonging to the brand had been posted online. The carmaker refuted that this was a ransomware attack, adding that there was no evidence of it or of a breach of the company's system. However, Ferrari said that it was working to identify how the documents were made public and that appropriate actions would be taken as needed, adding that there has been no disruption to its business and operations. Watch | World Business Watch: Ferrari says no evidence of system breach Earlier on Monday, Corriere della Sera newspaper, citing the Italian website the Red Hot Cyber, reported that the luxury carmaker had been a victim of a cyber attack. As per Red Hot Cyber, ransomware gang, RansomEXX, on its Tor leak site claimed that it has breached Ferrari stealing 6.99 GB of data, which not only included internal documents but also datasheets and repair manuals etc. As of yet the source of these documents remains unclear. In the recent past, ransomware attacks have grown exponentially. From big brands like Ferrari to public service organisations like UK's National Health Service, many have fallen prey to these attacks. Ransomware attacks use malware to block access to data or threaten to publish sensitive data unless the victim pays a substantial ransom. Also read | Ransomware attack hits UK NHS's software, experts fear theft of sensitive patient data As per Security Affairs and Hack Notice, in December of last year, another ransomware attack indirectly targeted Ferrari. The attack by Everest ransomware allegedly hacked Speroni Spa's systems. The company is part of the supply chain of multiple car makers including Ferrari. Reportedly, 850 GB of the company's data, including customer and employee data, technical data, financial documents, bank statements, and "other very important documents" were put up for sale after the attack. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In the latest riots to strike Ecuador's troubled prison system at least 15 prisoners died on Monday.</p>

<p>As per an AFP report quoting officials from SNAI, the agency that manages Ecuador's prisons, the riots left "15 people dead and 20 injured".</p>

<p>The incident took place at Regional Sierra Centro Norte Cotopaxi prison in Latacunga in south Ecuador and as per a TRT World report, inmates armed with guns and knives clashed in the riot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials have attributed the clash to national and international drug trafficking groups.</p>

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In the latest riots to strike Ecuador's troubled prison system at least 15 prisoners died on Monday. As per an AFP report quoting officials from SNAI, the agency that manages Ecuador's prisons, the riots left "15 people dead and 20 injured".

In the latest riots to strike Ecuador's troubled prison system at least 15 prisoners died on Monday. As per an AFP report quoting officials from SNAI, the agency that manages Ecuador's prisons, the riots left "15 people dead and 20 injured". The incident took place at Regional Sierra Centro Norte Cotopaxi prison in Latacunga in south Ecuador and as per a TRT World report, inmates armed with guns and knives clashed in the riot. Officials have attributed the clash to national and international drug trafficking groups. 🔴 Al menos 15 muertos y 20 heridos se registran tras los enfrentamientos ocurridos en la cárcel de Latacunga, según reporta el SNAI en un informe preliminar. https://t.co/Lvb0Q4BDKE — Ana María Cañizares S. (@anniecanizares) October 4, 2022 × Videos of the incident are now going viral on social media. #Cotopaxi Instante en el que los internos de la cárcel de #Latacunga escapan durante una balacera. Hasta el momento hay seis heridos. @SNAI_Ec continúa con la evaluación del saldo de personas heridas.#CrisisCarcelaria #Ecuador 🎥 Cortesía pic.twitter.com/Y8B2UpOlKH — Gabriela Castillo Albuja (@magacastal) October 3, 2022 × The South American country's prisons have over the years been the scene of repeated massacres as trafficking groups compete for power and drug distribution rights. Since 2021, at least 400 inmates have lost their lives in drug trafficking-related eight massacres. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As wildfire groups warn that human activities are leading to a depletion of the nation's habitats and that many of Australia's species are just clinging to existence, Australia has now listed 15 new species as threatened. They include a small wallaby and grey snake.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the country launched an ambitious 'zero-extinction' plan, that over the next 10 years would try and halt slide of 110 "priority species" into extinction. It would create a "halo effect" on interdependent species in the same habitat, said Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Protection of 20 "priority places" from further degradation is also included. Plibersek remarked that it could create "little Noah's Arks of places returning to healthy populations of plants and animals".</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Climate Tracker | Report: Half of world’s bird species face decline</strong></p>

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<p>"The Black Summer bushfires in particular have seen devastating results for many species. We are determined to give wildlife a better chance," said the minister, adding that listing species as threatened under national environment law "is a critical step in protecting the species and habitats in need &nbsp;of urgent help."</p>

<p>As per reports the Black Summer fire&nbsp;burned through 5.8 million hectares in eastern Australia and killed, and displaced an estimated 1-3 billion animals.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government announced that the scheme plans to try and prevent any new extinction of Australia's flora and fauna while conserving at least 30 per cent of the nation's land mass.</p>

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<p>The small Parma wallaby, which is at risk from predators and bushfires, the endangered Queenslandian grey snake, which is mildly venomous, and the endangered small wingless matchstick grasshopper are among the 15 plants and animals that are classified as threatened.</p>

<p>Wildlife groups have welcomed the plan and called the objective "ambitious" adding that it is essential if future generations of Australians are to see animals like koalas, mountain pygmy possums, greater gliders and gang cockatoos."</p>

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As wildfire groups warn that human activities are leading to a depletion of the nation's habitats and that many of Australia's species are just clinging to existence, Australia has now listed 15 new species as threatened.

As wildfire groups warn that human activities are leading to a depletion of the nation's habitats and that many of Australia's species are just clinging to existence, Australia has now listed 15 new species as threatened. They include a small wallaby and grey snake. On Tuesday, the country launched an ambitious 'zero-extinction' plan, that over the next 10 years would try and halt slide of 110 "priority species" into extinction. It would create a "halo effect" on interdependent species in the same habitat, said Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. Protection of 20 "priority places" from further degradation is also included. Plibersek remarked that it could create "little Noah's Arks of places returning to healthy populations of plants and animals". Watch | WION Climate Tracker | Report: Half of world’s bird species face decline "The Black Summer bushfires in particular have seen devastating results for many species. We are determined to give wildlife a better chance," said the minister, adding that listing species as threatened under national environment law "is a critical step in protecting the species and habitats in need of urgent help." As per reports the Black Summer fire burned through 5.8 million hectares in eastern Australia and killed, and displaced an estimated 1-3 billion animals. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government announced that the scheme plans to try and prevent any new extinction of Australia's flora and fauna while conserving at least 30 per cent of the nation's land mass. Also read | Toppled off of 'knife edge': Australia's famous Koala is now an 'endangered' animal The small Parma wallaby, which is at risk from predators and bushfires, the endangered Queenslandian grey snake, which is mildly venomous, and the endangered small wingless matchstick grasshopper are among the 15 plants and animals that are classified as threatened. Wildlife groups have welcomed the plan and called the objective "ambitious" adding that it is essential if future generations of Australians are to see animals like koalas, mountain pygmy possums, greater gliders and gang cockatoos." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has warned its members that Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed Poseidon, a nuclear weapon that is also known as the "weapon of the Apocalypse".</p>

<p>Apparently, over the weekend, NATO issued a warning note that was leaked to Italian Media. As per the note, the doomsday weapon is on its way from its base in the Arctic circle to the Kara Sea.</p>

<p><strong>What did the warning note say?</strong></p>

<p>As per the note, the Belgorod, a huge nuclear submarine, has gone missing from its home base in the Arctic circle and it may be on its way to test out a destructive, dangerous nuclear weapon called Poseidon.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;'Poseidon': Russia's weapon of apocalypse, NATO concerned over submarine</strong></p>

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<p><strong>What is Poseidon?</strong></p>

<p>It is an 'Intercontinental Nuclear-Powered Nuclear-Armed Autonomous Torpedo' that is believed to be capable of travelling huge distances underwater.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Poseidon is capable of a detonation that can trigger a 1,600 ft nuclear tsunami&nbsp; that is "designed to drown and irradiate coastal cities" reports Daily Mail.</p>

<p>The next-generation weapon was announced by the Russian president back in 2018. As per Russian media, the doomsday weapon can travel up to 6,000 miles under water. It packs an explosion of two megatonnes. For context, this is more than 130 times the nuclear explosion of "Little Boy", the atomic bomb that wrecked Hiroshima in Japan back in August 1945 during World War II.</p>

<p>As&nbsp;per Naval News, "It is a giant torpedo which can hit coastal cities with devastating results. Compared to an intercontinental ballistic missile it is very slow, but possibly unstoppable."</p>

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<p>Italian publication La Reppubblica quoted an expert HI Sutton as saying that Poseidon "is a completely new category of weapon - which will oblige a change in the planning of the western navies, leading to the definition of new requirements and new means to counter it".</p>

<p>As per Daily Mail, the weapon has never been tested thanks to the international prohibition on testing of nuclear weapons, and if Russia does test it now, this would mark a highly "provocative" move by the nation.</p>

<p><strong>How did Ukraine react to the warning?</strong></p>

<p>Pravda reports that Ukraine, which has for the past few months been facing aggression and destruction at the hands of Russia, has urged the media not to spread disinformation and called the information manipulative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a Facebook post by Ukraine's National Security and Defence of Ukraine [NSDC], "information about the submarine 'Belgorod' can play on the hand of Russian propaganda".</p>

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<p>Accusing La Repubblica of "information manipulation", it goes on to say that no such warning has been published on the NATO website, adding, "such unfounded statements by the media only intensify the information terrorism of the Russian Federation".&nbsp;</p>

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has warned its members that Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed Poseidon, a nuclear weapon that is also known as the "weapon of the Apocalypse". Apparently, over the weekend, NATO issued a warning note that was leaked to Italian Media. As per the note, the doomsday weapon is on its way from its base in the Arctic circle to the Kara Sea. What did the warning note say? As per the note, the Belgorod, a huge nuclear submarine, has gone missing from its home base in the Arctic circle and it may be on its way to test out a destructive, dangerous nuclear weapon called Poseidon. Watch | 'Poseidon': Russia's weapon of apocalypse, NATO concerned over submarine What is Poseidon? It is an 'Intercontinental Nuclear-Powered Nuclear-Armed Autonomous Torpedo' that is believed to be capable of travelling huge distances underwater. Poseidon is capable of a detonation that can trigger a 1,600 ft nuclear tsunami that is "designed to drown and irradiate coastal cities" reports Daily Mail. The next-generation weapon was announced by the Russian president back in 2018. As per Russian media, the doomsday weapon can travel up to 6,000 miles under water. It packs an explosion of two megatonnes. For context, this is more than 130 times the nuclear explosion of "Little Boy", the atomic bomb that wrecked Hiroshima in Japan back in August 1945 during World War II. As per Naval News, "It is a giant torpedo which can hit coastal cities with devastating results. Compared to an intercontinental ballistic missile it is very slow, but possibly unstoppable." Also read | Eye on Ukraine: Why Russia is raising second regiment of Avangard hypersonic missile system Italian publication La Reppubblica quoted an expert HI Sutton as saying that Poseidon "is a completely new category of weapon - which will oblige a change in the planning of the western navies, leading to the definition of new requirements and new means to counter it". As per Daily Mail, the weapon has never been tested thanks to the international prohibition on testing of nuclear weapons, and if Russia does test it now, this would mark a highly "provocative" move by the nation. How did Ukraine react to the warning? Pravda reports that Ukraine, which has for the past few months been facing aggression and destruction at the hands of Russia, has urged the media not to spread disinformation and called the information manipulative. As per a Facebook post by Ukraine's National Security and Defence of Ukraine [NSDC], "information about the submarine 'Belgorod' can play on the hand of Russian propaganda". × Accusing La Repubblica of "information manipulation", it goes on to say that no such warning has been published on the NATO website, adding, "such unfounded statements by the media only intensify the information terrorism of the Russian Federation". (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.

NATO warns Russia may have deployed its 'weapon of the Apocalypse' Poseidon. Here's all you need to know

<p>Competition is good, it pushes you to do better, and aim higher. When it comes to an auction competition or rather a competitive bidding can be the one thing that makes it a success. That's what happened in France, a bidding war over a vase worth a little less than $2,000 led to it being sold for a whopping $7.59 million. The total came to $8.99 million after factoring in the seller's fee.</p>

<p>The vase in question is an "ordinary" Chinese vase, but it was mistakenly presumed by bidders to be a rare 18th-century artefact, which resulted in the object being sold at around 4,000 times its estimated value.</p>

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<p>As per Guardian, the vase which is a tianqiuping style porcelain was put up for auction by a French woman living in the nation's overseas territory. It was left to her by her late mother. She had not even seen the 54-centimetre tall vase and had arranged for it to be directly picked from her mother's estate in Brittany.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The auction house was informed that it belonged to the seller's grandmother who was a Parisian collector "in the last century."</p>

<p>One of the Osenat Auction House, auctioneers Jean-Pierre called the incident "a crazy story". The auction house described the vase as "quite ordinary" and said that it dated from the 20th century. An expert at the auction house said that it would have been extremely rare if it had been 200 years older.</p>

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Competition is good, it pushes you to do better, and aim higher. When it comes to an auction competition or rather a competitive bidding can be the one thing that makes it a success.

Competition is good, it pushes you to do better, and aim higher. When it comes to an auction competition or rather a competitive bidding can be the one thing that makes it a success. That's what happened in France, a bidding war over a vase worth a little less than $2,000 led to it being sold for a whopping $7.59 million. The total came to $8.99 million after factoring in the seller's fee. The vase in question is an "ordinary" Chinese vase, but it was mistakenly presumed by bidders to be a rare 18th-century artefact, which resulted in the object being sold at around 4,000 times its estimated value. Also read | Over 75% of dating app users experienced sexual violence in past 5 years, says report As per Guardian, the vase which is a tianqiuping style porcelain was put up for auction by a French woman living in the nation's overseas territory. It was left to her by her late mother. She had not even seen the 54-centimetre tall vase and had arranged for it to be directly picked from her mother's estate in Brittany. The auction house was informed that it belonged to the seller's grandmother who was a Parisian collector "in the last century." One of the Osenat Auction House, auctioneers Jean-Pierre called the incident "a crazy story". The auction house described the vase as "quite ordinary" and said that it dated from the 20th century. An expert at the auction house said that it would have been extremely rare if it had been 200 years older. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A new survey has put into numbers how much Taiwan likes Taiwan and China. Scoring on a ten-point scale, the survey results found that the US got a 5.55 while China scored a dismal 2.82. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The survey was conducted by the Foundation for the People and comes as tensions between China and US over Taiwan are consistently getting worse.</p>

<p>Acknowledging the tensions, 39.5 per cent of the respondents believe Taiwan should move closer to the US, while 7.5 per cent want the country to decrease its distance from China. Yet another 39.5 per cent of respondents want Taiwan to maintain distance from both countries.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;'China trying to set new normal with increased military,' US vows to help Taiwan defend itself</strong></p>

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<p>21.6 per cent of the people believe that the US will definitely send troops if China were to invade their country. However, the number of people who think that America would definitely not send troops stands at 27.4 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>18.2 believe that the US might not send troops while and 26.5 per cent said that it might.</p>

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<p>About 62.7 per cent of the people also reported that they feel a rise in pressure from Xi Jinping for the unification of China and Taiwan, while some 28 per cent feel the pressure is consistently the same.</p>

<p>As per Taipei Times, the survey was conducted on Facebook over four days and had 1,078 respondents aged over 20 years.</p>

<p>Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Johnny Chiang the founder of the Foundation for the People said that the public had a "practical view" of US-China relations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An adjunct research fellow at the National Chengchi University’s Institute of International Relations, Yen Chen-shen believes that the Taiwanese value their nation's diplomatic relations with the US, while whether America thinks the same is not "worth thinking about".&nbsp;</p>

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A new survey has put into numbers how much Taiwan likes Taiwan and China. Scoring on a ten-point scale, the survey results found that the US got a 5.55 while China scored a dismal 2.

A new survey has put into numbers how much Taiwan likes Taiwan and China. Scoring on a ten-point scale, the survey results found that the US got a 5.55 while China scored a dismal 2.82. The survey was conducted by the Foundation for the People and comes as tensions between China and US over Taiwan are consistently getting worse. Acknowledging the tensions, 39.5 per cent of the respondents believe Taiwan should move closer to the US, while 7.5 per cent want the country to decrease its distance from China. Yet another 39.5 per cent of respondents want Taiwan to maintain distance from both countries. Watch | 'China trying to set new normal with increased military,' US vows to help Taiwan defend itself 21.6 per cent of the people believe that the US will definitely send troops if China were to invade their country. However, the number of people who think that America would definitely not send troops stands at 27.4 per cent. 18.2 believe that the US might not send troops while and 26.5 per cent said that it might. Also read | The semiconductor wars: US to announce fresh chip export restrictions to China About 62.7 per cent of the people also reported that they feel a rise in pressure from Xi Jinping for the unification of China and Taiwan, while some 28 per cent feel the pressure is consistently the same. As per Taipei Times, the survey was conducted on Facebook over four days and had 1,078 respondents aged over 20 years. Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Johnny Chiang the founder of the Foundation for the People said that the public had a "practical view" of US-China relations. An adjunct research fellow at the National Chengchi University’s Institute of International Relations, Yen Chen-shen believes that the Taiwanese value their nation's diplomatic relations with the US, while whether America thinks the same is not "worth thinking about". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As the United Kingdom government steps up efforts to scrap EU laws after Brexit, wildlife groups and activists have criticised its plans to do away with legislation governing pesticide use.</p>

<p>The government has recently announced plans to repeal 570 environmental laws being carried over from Britain's time in the European Union.</p>

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<p>Vowing that it would not stand by and let this happen, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) called PM Liz Truss's government's&nbsp;plans an "unprecedented attack on nature".</p>

<p>The society also introduced an application on its website that automatically emails MPs to demand that the protections be retained. It has already attracted more than 68,000 users.</p>

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<p>Ranil Jayawardena, the minister of the environment, responded to the criticism by claiming&nbsp;on Twitter that the assertions are "simply untrue."</p>

<p>"We're introducing new schemes that will support our farmers to produce high quality food and support them in enhancing our natural environment."</p>

<p>"Last year we passed our world-leading Environment Act. We are committed to halting the decline of nature by 2030 and will not undermine our obligations to the environment in pursuit of growth," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bank of England steps in to calm markets with emergency bond</strong></p>

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<p>"The government wants de-regulation that will lead to yet more poo in rivers, less wildlife and land that's unable to adapt to climate change," said Craig Bennett, the chief executive officer of the Wildlife Trusts of 46 independent conservation charities, adding that people were "furious at the new threats".</p>

<p>Steve Backshall, a well-known wildlife television host,&nbsp;on Wednesday, cautioned that repealing pesticide regulations might have a fatal impact on bee populations and cause river pollution.</p>

<p>The 5.7 million-member National Trust heritage organisation also reacted angrily. Its director-general Hilary McGrady remarked that rather than stepping up efforts to assist the environment the government appears to be "heading in the opposite direction".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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As the United Kingdom government steps up efforts to scrap EU laws after Brexit, wildlife groups and activists have criticised its plans to do away with legislation governing pesticide use.

As the United Kingdom government steps up efforts to scrap EU laws after Brexit, wildlife groups and activists have criticised its plans to do away with legislation governing pesticide use. The government has recently announced plans to repeal 570 environmental laws being carried over from Britain's time in the European Union. Also read | UK Treasury justifies latest economic measures after sharp criticism from IMF Vowing that it would not stand by and let this happen, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) called PM Liz Truss's government's plans an "unprecedented attack on nature". The society also introduced an application on its website that automatically emails MPs to demand that the protections be retained. It has already attracted more than 68,000 users. Also read | As pound slips, Bank of England steps in to buy bonds and restore parity Ranil Jayawardena, the minister of the environment, responded to the criticism by claiming on Twitter that the assertions are "simply untrue." "We're introducing new schemes that will support our farmers to produce high quality food and support them in enhancing our natural environment." "Last year we passed our world-leading Environment Act. We are committed to halting the decline of nature by 2030 and will not undermine our obligations to the environment in pursuit of growth," he added. Watch | Bank of England steps in to calm markets with emergency bond "The government wants de-regulation that will lead to yet more poo in rivers, less wildlife and land that's unable to adapt to climate change," said Craig Bennett, the chief executive officer of the Wildlife Trusts of 46 independent conservation charities, adding that people were "furious at the new threats". Steve Backshall, a well-known wildlife television host, on Wednesday, cautioned that repealing pesticide regulations might have a fatal impact on bee populations and cause river pollution. The 5.7 million-member National Trust heritage organisation also reacted angrily. Its director-general Hilary McGrady remarked that rather than stepping up efforts to assist the environment the government appears to be "heading in the opposite direction". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Users of Samsung, Huawei, and Google phones have been advised to remove a number of popular apps that may contain spyware which steals money.</p>

<p>Tech experts have cautioned owners of Android smartphones and tablets that a variety of apps could be infected with harmful malware called 'Harly'.</p>

<p><strong>What is Harly?</strong></p>

<p>Harly, named after Harley Quinn the popular Batman villain, who is also the Joker's girlfriend, is a type of trojan known as a "trojan subscriber" signs users up for paid services without their knowledge.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Tech Talk: Popular apps capable of collecting private information on iPhones</strong></p>

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<p>Since 2020, more than 190 Harly-infected apps have been discovered on Google Play, according to Kaspersky. The well-known antivirus supplier estimates that 4.8 million people have downloaded these apps, however, the actual number may be far higher.</p>

<p><strong>How does it work?</strong></p>

<p>The Harly family of Trojans imitates trustworthy applications. Scammers download common apps from Google Play, add malicious code to them, and then submit the altered versions to Google Play. Users might not even be aware that the apps are dangerous because they still have the functions that are provided in the description.</p>

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<p><strong>But don't you need a verification code for paid subscriptions?</strong></p>

<p>Yes, you do. However, according to The Daily Express, Harly can sign up Android users for pricey subscription services without their knowledge by stealthily taking security codes from text messages.</p>

<p>It can also check subscriptions over the phone without the device owner's knowledge, and once this is done, it could empty someone's bank account without being noticed.</p>

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<p><strong>How do we protect ourselves?</strong></p>

<p>The company advises reading user reviews and viewing an app's rating on Google Play before installing it. But bear in mind that ratings and reviews could be inflated. Another solution it recommends is of course "a reliable security solution."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Which apps have been affected?</strong></p>

<p>Kaspersky, which first flagged the malware has made mention of a number of apps, some of which already have thousands of downloads. Here are a few apps that you need to skirt clear of:</p>

<p>-Pony Camera&nbsp;<br />
-Live Wallpaper&amp;Themes Launcher<br />
-Action Launcher &amp; Wallpapers&nbsp;<br />
-Color Call<br />
-Good Launcher&nbsp;<br />
-Mondy Widgets<br />
-Funcalls-Voice Changer<br />
-Eva Launcher<br />
-Newlook Launcher<br />
-Pixel Screen Wallpaper</p>

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Users of Samsung, Huawei, and Google phones have been advised to remove a number of popular apps that may contain spyware which steals money. Tech experts have cautioned owners of Android smartphones and tablets that a variety of apps could be infected with harmful malware called 'Harly'.

Users of Samsung, Huawei, and Google phones have been advised to remove a number of popular apps that may contain spyware which steals money. Tech experts have cautioned owners of Android smartphones and tablets that a variety of apps could be infected with harmful malware called 'Harly'. What is Harly? Harly, named after Harley Quinn the popular Batman villain, who is also the Joker's girlfriend, is a type of trojan known as a "trojan subscriber" signs users up for paid services without their knowledge. Watch | Tech Talk: Popular apps capable of collecting private information on iPhones Since 2020, more than 190 Harly-infected apps have been discovered on Google Play, according to Kaspersky. The well-known antivirus supplier estimates that 4.8 million people have downloaded these apps, however, the actual number may be far higher. How does it work? The Harly family of Trojans imitates trustworthy applications. Scammers download common apps from Google Play, add malicious code to them, and then submit the altered versions to Google Play. Users might not even be aware that the apps are dangerous because they still have the functions that are provided in the description. Also read | Google deletes 50 apps infected with Joker malware. Recommends users to delete the apps if installed But don't you need a verification code for paid subscriptions? Yes, you do. However, according to The Daily Express, Harly can sign up Android users for pricey subscription services without their knowledge by stealthily taking security codes from text messages. It can also check subscriptions over the phone without the device owner's knowledge, and once this is done, it could empty someone's bank account without being noticed. Also read | US discovers malware capable of gaining access to industrial control systems, issues alert How do we protect ourselves? The company advises reading user reviews and viewing an app's rating on Google Play before installing it. But bear in mind that ratings and reviews could be inflated. Another solution it recommends is of course "a reliable security solution." Which apps have been affected? Kaspersky, which first flagged the malware has made mention of a number of apps, some of which already have thousands of downloads. Here are a few apps that you need to skirt clear of: -Pony Camera -Live Wallpaper&Themes Launcher -Action Launcher & Wallpapers -Color Call -Good Launcher -Mondy Widgets -Funcalls-Voice Changer -Eva Launcher -Newlook Launcher -Pixel Screen Wallpaper (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>While Mars is the intended target for humanity's first crewed mission to another planet, a group of experts is now advocating for Earth's sister planet Venus to get that accolade.</p>

<p>However, the planet is practically burning up. It is hot enough to melt lead, is home to clouds of sulphuric acid, a chemical capable of causing severe skin burns, and has a crushing atmospheric pressure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Why then, do these experts want to forego Mars and visit Venus?</p>

<p>As per a report by the Guardian quoting research presented at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Paris last week, there are actually plus points to this.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Expanding problem of space debris: What is space junk? Why is it a problem?</strong></p>

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<p>Firstly, Venus is nearer. While a roundtrip to Mars is estimated to take around three years, to and fro Venus would only take one year.</p>

<p>Second, while walking on the planet's surface is a distant dream, and an unlivable experience, a flyby might offer the essential experience of a lengthy deep-space mission as a prelude to reaching Mars.</p>

<p>One of the supporters of the Venus flyby, Dr Noam Izenberg of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, claimed that Venus "gets a bad rap because it's got such a difficult surface environment."</p>

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<p>"Moon to Mars is the current NASA paradigm," he said adding that they're attempting to justify Venus as an additional objective along that route.&nbsp;He says that a Venus flyby makes sense as performing a slingshot or gravity assist around Earth's sister planet, could shorten the journey time and fuel needed to reach the red planet despite the fact that Venus is in the "wrong" direction.</p>

<p>However, not everyone is sold on the idea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s really not a nice place to go. It’s a hellish environment and the thermal challenges for a human mission would be quite considerable,” says Prof. Andrew Coates of UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory.</p>

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<p>He claimed that although Venus was rightfully the focus of scientific inquiry, "a human flyby really wouldn't add very much."</p>

<p>Since the discovery of hundreds of exoplanets, scientific curiosity about Venus has grown as the finding raises the question of how many of these planets may be habitable. Now, scientists want to know how and why Venus, a planet so similar to our own in size, mass, and distance from the sun, ended up with hellish surface conditions.</p>

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While Mars is the intended target for humanity's first crewed mission to another planet, a group of experts is now advocating for Earth's sister planet Venus to get that accolade.

While Mars is the intended target for humanity's first crewed mission to another planet, a group of experts is now advocating for Earth's sister planet Venus to get that accolade. However, the planet is practically burning up. It is hot enough to melt lead, is home to clouds of sulphuric acid, a chemical capable of causing severe skin burns, and has a crushing atmospheric pressure. Why then, do these experts want to forego Mars and visit Venus? As per a report by the Guardian quoting research presented at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Paris last week, there are actually plus points to this. Watch | Expanding problem of space debris: What is space junk? Why is it a problem? Firstly, Venus is nearer. While a roundtrip to Mars is estimated to take around three years, to and fro Venus would only take one year. Second, while walking on the planet's surface is a distant dream, and an unlivable experience, a flyby might offer the essential experience of a lengthy deep-space mission as a prelude to reaching Mars. One of the supporters of the Venus flyby, Dr Noam Izenberg of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, claimed that Venus "gets a bad rap because it's got such a difficult surface environment." Also read | Humans yet to set foot on Mars, but the red planet is already 'littered' with 7000 kg of our trash "Moon to Mars is the current NASA paradigm," he said adding that they're attempting to justify Venus as an additional objective along that route. He says that a Venus flyby makes sense as performing a slingshot or gravity assist around Earth's sister planet, could shorten the journey time and fuel needed to reach the red planet despite the fact that Venus is in the "wrong" direction. However, not everyone is sold on the idea. “It’s really not a nice place to go. It’s a hellish environment and the thermal challenges for a human mission would be quite considerable,” says Prof. Andrew Coates of UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory. Also read | NASA captures mind-boggling photo of UFO-like object on Mars. Take a look! He claimed that although Venus was rightfully the focus of scientific inquiry, "a human flyby really wouldn't add very much." Since the discovery of hundreds of exoplanets, scientific curiosity about Venus has grown as the finding raises the question of how many of these planets may be habitable. Now, scientists want to know how and why Venus, a planet so similar to our own in size, mass, and distance from the sun, ended up with hellish surface conditions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Have you been through a tough breakup, the kind which left you feeling physically drained, so much so that you didn't have the energy to go to work? Did you wish you could take a leave of absence for the heartbreak similar to the one offered for sick days? If your answer is yes, you are not alone.</p>

<p>Recently, a heartbroken woman sparked a heated debate online by asking the internet if it's acceptable to take time off work to deal with a breakup.</p>

<p>The question was posted on a UK-based website called 'Mumsnet' which describes itself as "a website where parents could swap advice about not just holidays but all the other stuff parents talk about."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas | Study: Older women are more likely to get their heart broken</strong></p>

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<p>Posted anonymously the user wrote "I'm going through a horrible relationship break down. We were together a long time and we have a young child (under two). I am heartbroken and I wake up every day and burst into tears straight away when the reality of my life hits."</p>

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<p>She further talks of her previous less-than-perfect attendance due to physical ailments she suffers from and asks "Help, please? Can I be off work for this? Do people take time off for relationship breakdowns when they are feeling like I am?."</p>

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<p>Her question has had many replies, while some users were sympathetic, others were not and told her she needed to 'adult up' instead of wallowing in self-pity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The question seems to have been taken down, but the dilemma it poses stays.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A 2010 study published in the National Library of Medicine says "Romantic rejection causes a profound sense of loss and negative affect. It can induce clinical depression and in extreme cases lead to suicide and/or homicide."</p>

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<p>Multiple studies claim that the emotional anguish of loss is registered by the brain in the same manner as physical pain. This might explain why you could get the sensation that your heartbreak is physically hurting you.</p>

<p>The phrases "it is gut wrenching," or "like a slap in the face" might actually hold some weight.&nbsp;So what do you think? Should there be a "heartbreak leave" and would it help in the long run?</p>

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Have you been through a tough breakup, the kind which left you feeling physically drained, so much so that you didn't have the energy to go to work? Did you wish you could take a leave of absence for the heartbreak similar to the one offered for sick days?

Have you been through a tough breakup, the kind which left you feeling physically drained, so much so that you didn't have the energy to go to work? Did you wish you could take a leave of absence for the heartbreak similar to the one offered for sick days? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Recently, a heartbroken woman sparked a heated debate online by asking the internet if it's acceptable to take time off work to deal with a breakup. The question was posted on a UK-based website called 'Mumsnet' which describes itself as "a website where parents could swap advice about not just holidays but all the other stuff parents talk about." Watch | Gravitas | Study: Older women are more likely to get their heart broken Posted anonymously the user wrote "I'm going through a horrible relationship break down. We were together a long time and we have a young child (under two). I am heartbroken and I wake up every day and burst into tears straight away when the reality of my life hits." Image courtesy: Daily Mail UK She further talks of her previous less-than-perfect attendance due to physical ailments she suffers from and asks "Help, please? Can I be off work for this? Do people take time off for relationship breakdowns when they are feeling like I am?." Also read | Humans yet to set foot on Mars, but the red planet is already 'littered' with 7000 kg of our trash Her question has had many replies, while some users were sympathetic, others were not and told her she needed to 'adult up' instead of wallowing in self-pity. The question seems to have been taken down, but the dilemma it poses stays. A 2010 study published in the National Library of Medicine says "Romantic rejection causes a profound sense of loss and negative affect. It can induce clinical depression and in extreme cases lead to suicide and/or homicide." Also read | Experts issue warning after TikTok's latest 'one chip challenge' lands schoolkid in hospital with seizures Multiple studies claim that the emotional anguish of loss is registered by the brain in the same manner as physical pain. This might explain why you could get the sensation that your heartbreak is physically hurting you. The phrases "it is gut wrenching," or "like a slap in the face" might actually hold some weight. So what do you think? Should there be a "heartbreak leave" and would it help in the long run? (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>How do you draw attention to the fact that the government promised you aid but never delivered it? The answer to that is "do something that can grab eyeballs".&nbsp;That's exactly what some organisations have done in India's western state of Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tired of waiting for promised government aid, charitable organisations that operate cattle shelters in Gujarat, have released thousands of cows onto government offices. Videos of the incident have now gone viral.</p>

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<p>According to reports, cattle have recently taken over roadways, local courts, and government structures in several districts of Gujarat.</p>

<p>BBC reports that the Gujarat state government's budget for this year included $61 million (INR 5 billion) for the upkeep of cow shelters and ageing animals. However, shelter managers claim that they are yet to receive any aid.</p>

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<p>They said that they feel "cheated" and that in spite of making numerous official petitions, no solutions had been provided.</p>

<p>According to The Indian Express, about 1,750 charitable trust-run cowsheds that house more than 450,000 cattle, participated in the protest.</p>

<p>"BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand are providing support. Even Congress-ruled Rajasthan is offering 50 rupees for one cow. So why has Gujarat failed to support cows?" the publication quoted Vipul Mali, general secretary of the Gujarat Gau Seva Sangh, which operates cow shelters for sick livestock, as saying.</p>

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<p>The minister for animal husbandry in Gujarat acknowledged that "administrative tangles" were to blame for the delay in aid and pledged to find a "positive solution" in a day or two.</p>

<p>Protesters have now of warned a larger agitation if their demands are not met by the end of the month.</p>

<p>The protest comes as India reels under the effects of lumpy skin disease. According to government figures, the disease has killed more than 5,800 cattle in Gujarat, and it is anticipated that another 170,000 have been infected.</p>

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How do you draw attention to the fact that the government promised you aid but never delivered it? The answer to that is "do something that can grab eyeballs". That's exactly what some organisations have done in India's western state of Gujarat.

How do you draw attention to the fact that the government promised you aid but never delivered it? The answer to that is "do something that can grab eyeballs". That's exactly what some organisations have done in India's western state of Gujarat. Tired of waiting for promised government aid, charitable organisations that operate cattle shelters in Gujarat, have released thousands of cows onto government offices. Videos of the incident have now gone viral. Watch them here: 10,000 Cows Released on the Roads of Gujarat's Banaskanth in Protest Against BJP.#GujaratElection2022 #cow #BJP pic.twitter.com/sfmZ8BI41G — Knowledge Flow (@knowledgeflow1) September 27, 2022 × BJP govt in Gujarat promised 500cr budget for cow shelter homes but allegedly, did not release even a pie.. In massive protest, cow shelter homes trustees released cows against the government’s failure to give funds Now compare this with funds released for minority benefits pic.twitter.com/4BovBh1ua0 — Ritu #सत्यसाधक (@RituRathaur) September 25, 2022 × According to reports, cattle have recently taken over roadways, local courts, and government structures in several districts of Gujarat. BBC reports that the Gujarat state government's budget for this year included $61 million (INR 5 billion) for the upkeep of cow shelters and ageing animals. However, shelter managers claim that they are yet to receive any aid. Also read | Watch: Netizens are in awe of this 200-year-old jackfruit tree in Tamil Nadu They said that they feel "cheated" and that in spite of making numerous official petitions, no solutions had been provided. According to The Indian Express, about 1,750 charitable trust-run cowsheds that house more than 450,000 cattle, participated in the protest. "BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand are providing support. Even Congress-ruled Rajasthan is offering 50 rupees for one cow. So why has Gujarat failed to support cows?" the publication quoted Vipul Mali, general secretary of the Gujarat Gau Seva Sangh, which operates cow shelters for sick livestock, as saying. Also read | Week after $3 million lottery win, Indian man says he's surrounded by people asking for money The minister for animal husbandry in Gujarat acknowledged that "administrative tangles" were to blame for the delay in aid and pledged to find a "positive solution" in a day or two. Protesters have now of warned a larger agitation if their demands are not met by the end of the month. The protest comes as India reels under the effects of lumpy skin disease. According to government figures, the disease has killed more than 5,800 cattle in Gujarat, and it is anticipated that another 170,000 have been infected. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>TikTok challenges are all the fad these days, and while they can be fun, and get you, followers, in many cases they have proven to be dangerous as well.</p>

<p>Recently, experts have warned against a newly viral TikTok challenge that is sending people to the hospital. The challenge is called "One Chip Challenge" and in it, participants endure a specific, "incredibly spicy" chip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the challenge sent many people, including children, to the hospital in severe pain, health officials and medical experts have warned that the trend may be dangerous.</p>

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<p>States and school districts all around the nation United States have&nbsp;cautioned about the harmful "One Chip Challenge".&nbsp;School districts including Georgia and Colorado have issued warnings to parents about the alarming trend after numerous pupils missed class as a result of the viral challenge.</p>

<p>Hospitalisations resulting from the chip challenge have already been reported in California, Alabama, and Texas. One Texas student even experienced a seizure and lost consciousness in class, reported KBTX.</p>

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<p>As per the Shade Room, the chip packs quite a punch and it has caused many challenge takers to land up in the hospital. The chip in question is the Carolina Reaper Chip by Paqui, a flavoured tortilla chip company, which has also put out the challenge.</p>

<p>"This year’s high voltage chip contains the super-charged Carolina Reaper Pepper and stinging Scorpion Pepper with a shocking twist, it’ll turn your tongue BLUE," reads the Paqui website.</p>

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<p>The notorious chip is "hot as hell".&nbsp;Carolina Reaper, which flavours the chip is long considered to be the hottest pepper in the world at 1,641,183 Scoville units.</p>

<p>Each chip must be consumed in its entirety, and participants are instructed to wait as long as they can before eating or drinking anything that might mellow the intense flavour.&nbsp;</p>

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TikTok challenges are all the fad these days, and while they can be fun, and get you, followers, in many cases they have proven to be dangerous as well. Recently, experts have warned against a newly viral TikTok challenge that is sending people to the hospital.

TikTok challenges are all the fad these days, and while they can be fun, and get you, followers, in many cases they have proven to be dangerous as well. Recently, experts have warned against a newly viral TikTok challenge that is sending people to the hospital. The challenge is called "One Chip Challenge" and in it, participants endure a specific, "incredibly spicy" chip. After the challenge sent many people, including children, to the hospital in severe pain, health officials and medical experts have warned that the trend may be dangerous. Watch | WION Fineprint | Why is the one chip challenge being banned? States and school districts all around the nation United States have cautioned about the harmful "One Chip Challenge". School districts including Georgia and Colorado have issued warnings to parents about the alarming trend after numerous pupils missed class as a result of the viral challenge. Hospitalisations resulting from the chip challenge have already been reported in California, Alabama, and Texas. One Texas student even experienced a seizure and lost consciousness in class, reported KBTX. Here's a video showing the extreme discomfort people go through after consuming the chip: Ishowspeed tried the one chip challenge and this is how he reacted pic.twitter.com/C9kI5lVzc7 — weirdfusky 1k before bday? (@weirdwario5) September 18, 2022 × Also read | US FDA warns against viral TikTok challenge where people cook food with flu medicine As per the Shade Room, the chip packs quite a punch and it has caused many challenge takers to land up in the hospital. The chip in question is the Carolina Reaper Chip by Paqui, a flavoured tortilla chip company, which has also put out the challenge. "This year’s high voltage chip contains the super-charged Carolina Reaper Pepper and stinging Scorpion Pepper with a shocking twist, it’ll turn your tongue BLUE," reads the Paqui website. Also read | TikTok challenge sparks huge spurt in number of car thefts in the United States The notorious chip is "hot as hell". Carolina Reaper, which flavours the chip is long considered to be the hottest pepper in the world at 1,641,183 Scoville units. Each chip must be consumed in its entirety, and participants are instructed to wait as long as they can before eating or drinking anything that might mellow the intense flavour. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A team of American researchers has identified a new variant of coronavirus in Russian bats that is capable of infecting people. They have voiced concern that the virus called "Khosta-2" may be "completely resistant" to all coronavirus vaccinations now on the market and is just waiting to jump from bats to humans.&nbsp;The team's research has been published in the journal PLoS Pathogens.</p>

<p>Here's everything we know about the dangerous virus:</p>

<p><strong>What is Khosta-2?</strong></p>

<p>The pathogen is classified as a sarbecovirus, a member of the coronavirus family. However, nothing is known about it other than the fact that it is related to SARS-CoV-2, the strain responsible for Covid.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>When and where was the virus discovered?</strong></p>

<p>As per Daily Mail, Khosta-2 was discovered in bat samples taken from Sochi National Park between March and October 2020, i.e., around the same time when the world was in a panic over SARS-CoV-2. However, the Russian government acknowledged its presence pretty recently in May.</p>

<p><strong>Is it dangerous to humans?</strong></p>

<p>As per Dr Stephanie Seifert and her colleagues, Khosta-2 is a zoonotic virus, which means that it can "latch onto human cells with ease in the same way as the Covid virus."</p>

<p><strong>How does it infect us?</strong></p>

<p>According to tests, Khosta-2 was able to infect human cells in a manner that was remarkably similar to SARS-CoV-2 the virus responsible for Covid-19.</p>

<p>The virus attaches to the ACE-2 entrance enzyme, which is located on the surface of human cells, by hooking onto a spike-like protein on its surface.</p>

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<p><strong>Are any vaccines available to combat it?</strong></p>

<p>Daily Mail reports that the&nbsp;research team&nbsp;from Washington State University tested the virus in order to learn more about it. They discovered that the pathogen was resistant to the coronavirus vaccines we have available on the market today.</p>

<p>It was found to be 'completely resistant' Bebtelovimab, an antibody medication made by Eli Lilly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Laboratory testing also revealed that it seemed "resistant" to two doses of vaccination by Moderna and Pfizer.</p>

<p><strong>So how do we fight it?</strong></p>

<p>Even though how it infects is similar to SARS-CoV-2, Koshta isn't as efficient.</p>

<p>Scientists believe that it could still be "possible" that the virus can be fought off using either natural immunity from Covid-19 or possibly even protection gained by vaccination.</p>

<p>Referring to SARS-CoV-2 which is also classified as sarbecovirus, they said it was behind "the largest global pandemic in modern history" and that&nbsp;a universal coronavirus vaccine is desperately needed at a time when "Zoonotic spillover of sarbecoviruses has led to the emergence of highly pathogenic human viruses."</p>

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A team of American researchers has identified a new variant of coronavirus in Russian bats that is capable of infecting people. They have voiced concern that the virus called "Khosta-2" may be "completely resistant" to all coronavirus vaccinations now on the market and is just waiting to jump from bats to humans.

A team of American researchers has identified a new variant of coronavirus in Russian bats that is capable of infecting people. They have voiced concern that the virus called "Khosta-2" may be "completely resistant" to all coronavirus vaccinations now on the market and is just waiting to jump from bats to humans. The team's research has been published in the journal PLoS Pathogens. Here's everything we know about the dangerous virus: What is Khosta-2? The pathogen is classified as a sarbecovirus, a member of the coronavirus family. However, nothing is known about it other than the fact that it is related to SARS-CoV-2, the strain responsible for Covid. Also read | Scientists sound alarm over virus that 'latches onto humans' just like Covid-19, and is vaccine-resistant When and where was the virus discovered? As per Daily Mail, Khosta-2 was discovered in bat samples taken from Sochi National Park between March and October 2020, i.e., around the same time when the world was in a panic over SARS-CoV-2. However, the Russian government acknowledged its presence pretty recently in May. Is it dangerous to humans? As per Dr Stephanie Seifert and her colleagues, Khosta-2 is a zoonotic virus, which means that it can "latch onto human cells with ease in the same way as the Covid virus." How does it infect us? According to tests, Khosta-2 was able to infect human cells in a manner that was remarkably similar to SARS-CoV-2 the virus responsible for Covid-19. The virus attaches to the ACE-2 entrance enzyme, which is located on the surface of human cells, by hooking onto a spike-like protein on its surface. Watch | Gravitas: Long Covid linked to suicides? Are any vaccines available to combat it? Daily Mail reports that the research team from Washington State University tested the virus in order to learn more about it. They discovered that the pathogen was resistant to the coronavirus vaccines we have available on the market today. It was found to be 'completely resistant' Bebtelovimab, an antibody medication made by Eli Lilly. Laboratory testing also revealed that it seemed "resistant" to two doses of vaccination by Moderna and Pfizer. So how do we fight it? Even though how it infects is similar to SARS-CoV-2, Koshta isn't as efficient. Scientists believe that it could still be "possible" that the virus can be fought off using either natural immunity from Covid-19 or possibly even protection gained by vaccination. Referring to SARS-CoV-2 which is also classified as sarbecovirus, they said it was behind "the largest global pandemic in modern history" and that a universal coronavirus vaccine is desperately needed at a time when "Zoonotic spillover of sarbecoviruses has led to the emergence of highly pathogenic human viruses." (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.

What is Khosta-2, the 'vaccine-resistant' severe Covid-like virus scientific community is panicking about?

<p>A team of American virologists has&nbsp;identified a covid-like virus that is lurking in Russian bats and they fear that it is "completely resistant" to all the coronavirus vaccines available in the market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pathogen is called Khosta-2 and it was found that it can "latch onto human cells with ease in the same way as the Covid virus."</p>

<p>It is classified as a sarbecovirus, a member of the coronavirus family, and nothing is known about it other than the fact that it is related to SARS-CoV-2, the strain responsible for Covid.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Long Covid linked to suicides?</strong></p>

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<p>As per Daily Mail, in an effort to discover more about the virus, researchers from Washington State University chose to test it.</p>

<p>They found that&nbsp;Khosta-2 was able to infect human cells in a manner that was remarkably similar to SARS-CoV-2. However, experts concluded that it wasn't as efficient at doing so.&nbsp;Laboratory research also showed that it appeared "resistant" to two doses of both the Moderna and Pfizer injections.</p>

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<p>However, according to Dr Stephanie Seifert and colleagues, it is "still possible" that the virus can be fought off using either natural Covid immunity or possibly even protection gained by vaccination.</p>

<p>The experiment's findings were reported in PLoS Pathogens, and the scientists acknowledged that the bulk of the "hundreds" of sarbecoviruses found are "not capable" of infecting people. They remarked that their research shows that these viruses&nbsp;represent a threat to world health and also "highlight the urgent need" for the creation of universal coronavirus vaccines.</p>

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<p>Khosta-2 was discovered in bat samples taken between March and October 2020, according to the Daily Mail, but the Kremlin only acknowledged its presence in May.</p>

<p>Researchers from the Moscow Ministry of Health's Gamaleya National Research Centre claim that they were conducting "ongoing surveillance" of the bats living in Sochi National Park, a 480,000-acre&nbsp;park which contains hundreds of caves teeming with bats.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A team of American virologists has identified a covid-like virus that is lurking in Russian bats and they fear that it is "completely resistant" to all the coronavirus vaccines available in the market.

A team of American virologists has identified a covid-like virus that is lurking in Russian bats and they fear that it is "completely resistant" to all the coronavirus vaccines available in the market. The pathogen is called Khosta-2 and it was found that it can "latch onto human cells with ease in the same way as the Covid virus." It is classified as a sarbecovirus, a member of the coronavirus family, and nothing is known about it other than the fact that it is related to SARS-CoV-2, the strain responsible for Covid. Watch | Gravitas: Long Covid linked to suicides? As per Daily Mail, in an effort to discover more about the virus, researchers from Washington State University chose to test it. They found that Khosta-2 was able to infect human cells in a manner that was remarkably similar to SARS-CoV-2. However, experts concluded that it wasn't as efficient at doing so. Laboratory research also showed that it appeared "resistant" to two doses of both the Moderna and Pfizer injections. Also read | China's 'Zero-Covid' policy crippling European businesses in the country: Report However, according to Dr Stephanie Seifert and colleagues, it is "still possible" that the virus can be fought off using either natural Covid immunity or possibly even protection gained by vaccination. The experiment's findings were reported in PLoS Pathogens, and the scientists acknowledged that the bulk of the "hundreds" of sarbecoviruses found are "not capable" of infecting people. They remarked that their research shows that these viruses represent a threat to world health and also "highlight the urgent need" for the creation of universal coronavirus vaccines. Also read | President Biden says COVID-19 pandemic in US 'is over' Khosta-2 was discovered in bat samples taken between March and October 2020, according to the Daily Mail, but the Kremlin only acknowledged its presence in May. Researchers from the Moscow Ministry of Health's Gamaleya National Research Centre claim that they were conducting "ongoing surveillance" of the bats living in Sochi National Park, a 480,000-acre park which contains hundreds of caves teeming with bats. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Mars is a far-away dream. That is not to say that humans haven't reached the planet: we have, albeit, by proxy, as our rovers have been on the red soil. However, no man has ever stepped foot on Mars's surface. Yet, as per a new estimate, our race has already littered the red planet with more than 15,000 pounds or 7,000 kilogrammes&nbsp;of trash.</p>

<p>There is 15,694 pounds (approximately 7118.6 kilogrammes) of human debris on the red planet, estimates Cagri Kilic, a postdoctoral research fellow in robotics at West Virginia University. He&nbsp;analysed the mass of all Mars rovers and orbiters before deducting the weight of those that are still in use to arrive at this estimate.</p>

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<p>As per Daily Mail, the debris includes abandoned tools, dormant rockets, and spacecraft that have crashed onto the planet, including the Soviet Union's Mars orbiter 2 which made a crash landing in 1971.</p>

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<p>Scientists fear that not only is our race polluting yet another planet, even as we struggle to save ours, but that this trash could contaminate the samples being collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover and endanger the missions worth millions of dollars&nbsp;to search for signs of life on mars.</p>

<p>However, the report points out that much of the discarded parts had to be abandoned in order to preserve ships as they soar through the Red Planet's harsh atmosphere. An example of this is NASA's Perseverance, which weathered seven minutes of hell when it landed in February 2021, and also resulted in the creation of an unavoidable amount of trash.</p>

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<p>Nine dormant spacecraft, including the Mars 3 and Mars 6 landers, the Viking 1 and Viking 2 landers, the Sojourner rover, the Schiaparelli lander of the European Space Agency, the Phoenix lander, the Spirit rover, and the Opportunity rover, are currently stranded on Mars.</p>

<p>Kilic claims that the majority of the robots are still in working order and that space agencies consider them as historical artefacts rather than scrap metal.</p>

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Mars is a far-away dream. That is not to say that humans haven't reached the planet: we have, albeit, by proxy, as our rovers have been on the red soil. However, no man has ever stepped foot on Mars's surface.

Mars is a far-away dream. That is not to say that humans haven't reached the planet: we have, albeit, by proxy, as our rovers have been on the red soil. However, no man has ever stepped foot on Mars's surface. Yet, as per a new estimate, our race has already littered the red planet with more than 15,000 pounds or 7,000 kilogrammes of trash. There is 15,694 pounds (approximately 7118.6 kilogrammes) of human debris on the red planet, estimates Cagri Kilic, a postdoctoral research fellow in robotics at West Virginia University. He analysed the mass of all Mars rovers and orbiters before deducting the weight of those that are still in use to arrive at this estimate. Watch | Expanding problem of space debris: What is space junk? Why is it a problem? As per Daily Mail, the debris includes abandoned tools, dormant rockets, and spacecraft that have crashed onto the planet, including the Soviet Union's Mars orbiter 2 which made a crash landing in 1971. Also read | NASA captures mind-boggling photo of UFO-like object on Mars. Take a look! Scientists fear that not only is our race polluting yet another planet, even as we struggle to save ours, but that this trash could contaminate the samples being collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover and endanger the missions worth millions of dollars to search for signs of life on mars. However, the report points out that much of the discarded parts had to be abandoned in order to preserve ships as they soar through the Red Planet's harsh atmosphere. An example of this is NASA's Perseverance, which weathered seven minutes of hell when it landed in February 2021, and also resulted in the creation of an unavoidable amount of trash. Also read | Was an asteroid the sole reason dinosaurs went extinct? New study claims they were already 'dying out' Nine dormant spacecraft, including the Mars 3 and Mars 6 landers, the Viking 1 and Viking 2 landers, the Sojourner rover, the Schiaparelli lander of the European Space Agency, the Phoenix lander, the Spirit rover, and the Opportunity rover, are currently stranded on Mars. Kilic claims that the majority of the robots are still in working order and that space agencies consider them as historical artefacts rather than scrap metal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States could be prevented with proper care.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CDC reports that with competent maternal care, which America lacks, in comparison to many of its peer developed nations,&nbsp;84.2 per cent of pregnancy-related deaths might have been avoided.</p>

<p>As per Daily Mail, deaths by suicide or drug overdose account for 22.7 per cent of these deaths, with a significant fraction of these incidents being linked to mental health issues.&nbsp;Haemorrhages, heart conditions, infections, and excessive blood pressure were some of the other major causes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Health professionals have long cautioned about the often-overlooked problem of maternal mortality in the United States.</p>

<p>According to research by The Commonwealth Fund, with 17.4 deaths for every 100,000 births, the United States had the highest rate of any developed country.</p>

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<p>Maternal mortality in the US was compared to ten peer countries, and America had twice as many deaths per 100,000 people as France, which had the second highest figures in the survey, and ten times more than New Zealand.</p>

<p>Among wealthy nations, maternal mortality is a problem that is specific to the United States since there are fewer doctors available there and more hurdles to availing care.</p>

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<p>The head of the CDC's Division of Reproductive Health, Dr Wanda Barfield, said in a statement that the research "paints a much clearer picture of pregnancy-related deaths in this country."</p>

<p>The CDC analysis examined data on maternal deaths between 2017 and 2019. The information dates from before the COVID-19 epidemic, which many experts believe made the country's problems with maternal mortality worse.</p>

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A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States could be prevented with proper care.

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States could be prevented with proper care. CDC reports that with competent maternal care, which America lacks, in comparison to many of its peer developed nations, 84.2 per cent of pregnancy-related deaths might have been avoided. As per Daily Mail, deaths by suicide or drug overdose account for 22.7 per cent of these deaths, with a significant fraction of these incidents being linked to mental health issues. Haemorrhages, heart conditions, infections, and excessive blood pressure were some of the other major causes. Watch | Gravitas: U.S. panel recommends screening all American adults for anxiety Health professionals have long cautioned about the often-overlooked problem of maternal mortality in the United States. According to research by The Commonwealth Fund, with 17.4 deaths for every 100,000 births, the United States had the highest rate of any developed country. Also read | US maternal mortality rate rises, Black women 3 times more likely to die than White counterparts: Study Maternal mortality in the US was compared to ten peer countries, and America had twice as many deaths per 100,000 people as France, which had the second highest figures in the survey, and ten times more than New Zealand. Among wealthy nations, maternal mortality is a problem that is specific to the United States since there are fewer doctors available there and more hurdles to availing care. Also read | Explained: Pregnancy complications amid abortion row in the US The head of the CDC's Division of Reproductive Health, Dr Wanda Barfield, said in a statement that the research "paints a much clearer picture of pregnancy-related deaths in this country." The CDC analysis examined data on maternal deaths between 2017 and 2019. The information dates from before the COVID-19 epidemic, which many experts believe made the country's problems with maternal mortality worse. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As per a new analysis, the past year saw hundreds of books; 801 to be exact, banned in Texas. These books ranged across multiple genres from the so-called "Queer agenda" to those featuring people of colour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Unfortunately, Texas is not alone, Florida banned 566 books, Pennsylvania pulled 457 out of classrooms, and Tennessee dealt the blow to 349 books. From June 2021 to July 2022, in total there were 2,532 instances of individual books all over the country;&nbsp;1,648 unique titles were banned across 138 school districts in 32 states.</p>

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<h2><strong>Which books were banned?</strong></h2>

<p>As per Pen America's report titled "Banned in the USA: The Growing Movement to Censor Books in Schools", 5,049 schools and a whopping four million students were affected by these bans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 1,648 banned books include:<br />
- 674 that had LGBTQ+ themes, 659 had people of colour as protagonists,&nbsp;<br />
- 338 dealt with the issue of racism,&nbsp;<br />
- 357 contained sexual content; like stories of teen pregnancy, sexual assault, abortions, sex, relationships and even "informational books about puberty"<br />
- 161 had themes of rights and activism<br />
- Also banned were 141 memoirs, biographies, autobiographies<br />
- And 64 had religious minority characters.</p>

<p>Of these, around 75 per cent were fiction, 24 per cent non-fiction and the remaining 1 per cent poetry.&nbsp;Even picture books catering to the young audience weren't spared.</p>

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<h2><strong>Who's behind these bans?</strong></h2>

<p>According to PEN America, at least 40 per cent of the 1,109 restrictions mentioned in the Index "are connected to either proposed or enacted legislation, or to political pressure exerted by state officials or elected lawmakers to restrict the teaching or presence of certain books or concepts."</p>

<p>The report blames 50 groups (300 if you count the local, and regional chapters) across the country for these bans. It also points out that 73 per cent or 262 of these groups have been formed since 2021.</p>

<p>However, parents and community groups also played a role.</p>

<p>"This movement to ban books is deeply undemocratic, in that it often seeks to impose restrictions on all students and families based on the preferences of those calling for the bans and notwithstanding polls that consistently show that Americans of all political persuasions oppose book bans," remarks the report.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It further points out that this movement has a variety of negative impacts: on students who are no longer represented, on teachers whose teachings are now dictated and on authors who have all but lost their right to tell stories their own way.</p>

<p>"We should heed this warning," the report states, noting that attempts to undermine civil liberties and undermine democratic norms continue, and that "the dynamics surrounding school book bans are a canary in the coal mine for the future of American democracy, public education, and free expression".</p>

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As per a new analysis, the past year saw hundreds of books; 801 to be exact, banned in Texas. These books ranged across multiple genres from the so-called "Queer agenda" to those featuring people of colour.

As per a new analysis, the past year saw hundreds of books; 801 to be exact, banned in Texas. These books ranged across multiple genres from the so-called "Queer agenda" to those featuring people of colour. Unfortunately, Texas is not alone, Florida banned 566 books, Pennsylvania pulled 457 out of classrooms, and Tennessee dealt the blow to 349 books. From June 2021 to July 2022, in total there were 2,532 instances of individual books all over the country; 1,648 unique titles were banned across 138 school districts in 32 states. Watch | The unburnable book to promote book banning in the US Which books were banned? As per Pen America's report titled "Banned in the USA: The Growing Movement to Censor Books in Schools", 5,049 schools and a whopping four million students were affected by these bans. The 1,648 banned books include: - 674 that had LGBTQ+ themes, 659 had people of colour as protagonists, - 338 dealt with the issue of racism, - 357 contained sexual content; like stories of teen pregnancy, sexual assault, abortions, sex, relationships and even "informational books about puberty" - 161 had themes of rights and activism - Also banned were 141 memoirs, biographies, autobiographies - And 64 had religious minority characters. Of these, around 75 per cent were fiction, 24 per cent non-fiction and the remaining 1 per cent poetry. Even picture books catering to the young audience weren't spared. Also read | Queen's crush, 'disrespectful’ Prince Harry & more: Heart-warming, controversial moments from royal funeral Who's behind these bans? According to PEN America, at least 40 per cent of the 1,109 restrictions mentioned in the Index "are connected to either proposed or enacted legislation, or to political pressure exerted by state officials or elected lawmakers to restrict the teaching or presence of certain books or concepts." The report blames 50 groups (300 if you count the local, and regional chapters) across the country for these bans. It also points out that 73 per cent or 262 of these groups have been formed since 2021. However, parents and community groups also played a role. "This movement to ban books is deeply undemocratic, in that it often seeks to impose restrictions on all students and families based on the preferences of those calling for the bans and notwithstanding polls that consistently show that Americans of all political persuasions oppose book bans," remarks the report. Also read | Loch Ness monster 'captured' on a newly installed live stream. Watch it here! It further points out that this movement has a variety of negative impacts: on students who are no longer represented, on teachers whose teachings are now dictated and on authors who have all but lost their right to tell stories their own way. "We should heed this warning," the report states, noting that attempts to undermine civil liberties and undermine democratic norms continue, and that "the dynamics surrounding school book bans are a canary in the coal mine for the future of American democracy, public education, and free expression". (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.

Freedom of expression?: Last year saw 1,648 books censored from US schools, Texas tops with 650+ bans

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