<p>Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild.</p>

<p>The minor internet celebrity's fate became such a big issue that even the governor of the US state chimed in. On Friday (Oct 4), the Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if the dam-building animal will have to say goodbye to her humans.</p>

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<h2><strong>The beautiful story of Nibi the 'diva' beaver</strong></h2>

<p>Nibi was an orphan beaver baby when she was rescued by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue. She became a sensation over the years at the rescue centre with her friendly behaviour and cute antics. She even started building dams indoors with twigs at the rescue centre: after all, she's a beaver, right?</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-400-years-baby-beaver-takes-birth-in-london-gets-photographed-641441">Also read: After 400 years, baby beaver takes birth in London, gets photographed</a></strong></p>

<p>But where does she belong, under human care, or in the wild? She hasn't seen a winter yet and will have to be released into the wild if she's to survive the vagaries of weather. That's one school of thought, anyway. But others feel that she may not be able to survive in the wild.</p>

<p>It is known that animals in captivity when released back into the wild, have a low survival chance. Sometimes, exposure to areas larger than their cages or enclosures&nbsp;makes it difficult for them to navigate, often leading their hearts to exert too much, sometimes with fatal consequences. The other causes of death are predators, infections and the weather</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/humans-can-get-the-disease-killing-beavers-in-utah-711834">Also read: Disease killing beavers in Utah can also be contracted by humans, officials warn</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>The court battle over Nibi the beaver</strong></h2>

<p>On Tuesday (Oct 1), Newhouse Rescue managed to get an injunction from the release of Nibi into the wild. The rescue house and some 25,000 others who signed online petitions want her to stay with her caregivers. Even Governor Maura Healey appeared to be favouring Nibi to stay with the rescuers, but being a protected species, Nibi will have to eventually abide by the laws of the land.</p>

<p>Her fate will be decided on Friday when a court reviews the case filed by the rescue house against MassWildlife, the wildlife agency of the eastern US state.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Britain makes 'disturbing' beavers illegal</strong></p>

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<p>As per Jane Newhouse, the founder of the rescue house, Nibi might not survive in the wild, because efforts to make her socialise with other beavers had failed. Nibi, it appears, loves humans more.<br />
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Newhouse is worried that releasing Nibi into the wild might lead to her death, as she is not skilled at building a lodge, storing food or navigating a harsh winter.</p>

<p>Nibi now lives in a big enclosure with a pool, with round-the-clock food and other care and affection from her rescuers.<br />
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All that could change on Friday.</p>

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Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild.

Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild. The minor internet celebrity's fate became such a big issue that even the governor of the US state chimed in. On Friday (Oct 4), the Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if the dam-building animal will have to say goodbye to her humans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue (@newhousewildliferescue) × The beautiful story of Nibi the 'diva' beaver Nibi was an orphan beaver baby when she was rescued by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue. She became a sensation over the years at the rescue centre with her friendly behaviour and cute antics. She even started building dams indoors with twigs at the rescue centre: after all, she's a beaver, right? Also read: After 400 years, baby beaver takes birth in London, gets photographed But where does she belong, under human care, or in the wild? She hasn't seen a winter yet and will have to be released into the wild if she's to survive the vagaries of weather. That's one school of thought, anyway. But others feel that she may not be able to survive in the wild. It is known that animals in captivity when released back into the wild, have a low survival chance. Sometimes, exposure to areas larger than their cages or enclosures makes it difficult for them to navigate, often leading their hearts to exert too much, sometimes with fatal consequences. The other causes of death are predators, infections and the weather Also read: Disease killing beavers in Utah can also be contracted by humans, officials warn The court battle over Nibi the beaver On Tuesday (Oct 1), Newhouse Rescue managed to get an injunction from the release of Nibi into the wild. The rescue house and some 25,000 others who signed online petitions want her to stay with her caregivers. Even Governor Maura Healey appeared to be favouring Nibi to stay with the rescuers, but being a protected species, Nibi will have to eventually abide by the laws of the land. Her fate will be decided on Friday when a court reviews the case filed by the rescue house against MassWildlife, the wildlife agency of the eastern US state. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Britain makes 'disturbing' beavers illegal × As per Jane Newhouse, the founder of the rescue house, Nibi might not survive in the wild, because efforts to make her socialise with other beavers had failed. Nibi, it appears, loves humans more. Newhouse is worried that releasing Nibi into the wild might lead to her death, as she is not skilled at building a lodge, storing food or navigating a harsh winter. Nibi now lives in a big enclosure with a pool, with round-the-clock food and other care and affection from her rescuers. All that could change on Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

Nibi the beloved diva beaver will stay with rescuers but a court will rule if she should be released into wild

<p>An online petition seeking clemency for a truck driver sentenced to 110 years in jail for a deadly 2019 crash has got over 4.4 million signatories in the United States. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The crash, which had occurred on Colorado’s I-70, had led to death of four persons. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A truck driver has been sentenced to prison after he was found guilty on dozens of charges, for a major fatal pileup crash that occurred in Colorado in 2019.<br />
On December 13, the 25 year old Texas resident was sentenced to 110 years in prison in Colorado court of law. <a href="https://t.co/vUqqDeGfqW">pic.twitter.com/vUqqDeGfqW</a></p>
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<p>In whole 2021, the petition is the fastest growing on the website, a Change.org spokesperson told KDVR.com. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tesla-baby-us-woman-gives-birth-in-front-seat-of-car-while-it-was-on-autopilot-438615" hreflang="en">‘Tesla baby’: US woman gives birth in front seat of car while it was on autopilot</a></strong></p>

<p>Bryan Kuhn, an attorney, told the website, "There doesn’t seem to be an intentionality of murder, and he’s getting a sentence that would rival a mass murder. I think that is not sitting well, I think a lot of people think there may be a long jail sentence, but this may be just be a little too much for some folks." &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Colorado trucker, Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, 26, who barreled down interstate at 85mph and caused huge fireball crash that killed four is sentenced to 110 YEARS in prison - <a href="https://t.co/A5r3lbrUH8">pic.twitter.com/A5r3lbrUH8</a></p>
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<p>Earlier this month, 26-year-old Rogel Aguilera-Medros was convicted of vehicular homicide and other charges. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The truck driver had testified that he had attempted to apply brakes to stop the vehicle on April 25, 2019, but said it failed. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nearly-100-people-in-us-military-took-part-in-extremist-activity-pentagon-reveals-438617" hreflang="en">Nearly 100 people in US military took part in extremist activity, Pentagon reveals</a></strong></p>

<p>"I am not a criminal. I am not a murderer. I am not a killer. When I look at my charges, we are talking about a murderer, which is not me. I have never thought about hurting anybody in my entire life," said the truck driver. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After finding it was the mandatory minimum term under state law, District Court Judge Bruce Jones imposed the sentence, reported The Denver Post. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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An online petition seeking clemency for a truck driver sentenced to 110 years in jail for a deadly 2019 crash has got over 4.4 million signatories in the United States.

An online petition seeking clemency for a truck driver sentenced to 110 years in jail for a deadly 2019 crash has got over 4.4 million signatories in the United States. The crash, which had occurred on Colorado’s I-70, had led to death of four persons. A truck driver has been sentenced to prison after he was found guilty on dozens of charges, for a major fatal pileup crash that occurred in Colorado in 2019. On December 13, the 25 year old Texas resident was sentenced to 110 years in prison in Colorado court of law. pic.twitter.com/vUqqDeGfqW — TruckerGuy (@TruckerGuySA) December 15, 2021 × In whole 2021, the petition is the fastest growing on the website, a Change.org spokesperson told KDVR.com. Also Read | ‘Tesla baby’: US woman gives birth in front seat of car while it was on autopilot Bryan Kuhn, an attorney, told the website, "There doesn’t seem to be an intentionality of murder, and he’s getting a sentence that would rival a mass murder. I think that is not sitting well, I think a lot of people think there may be a long jail sentence, but this may be just be a little too much for some folks." Colorado trucker, Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, 26, who barreled down interstate at 85mph and caused huge fireball crash that killed four is sentenced to 110 YEARS in prison - pic.twitter.com/A5r3lbrUH8 — Blanche Victoria (@tammytabby) December 14, 2021 × Earlier this month, 26-year-old Rogel Aguilera-Medros was convicted of vehicular homicide and other charges. The truck driver had testified that he had attempted to apply brakes to stop the vehicle on April 25, 2019, but said it failed. Also Read: Nearly 100 people in US military took part in extremist activity, Pentagon reveals "I am not a criminal. I am not a murderer. I am not a killer. When I look at my charges, we are talking about a murderer, which is not me. I have never thought about hurting anybody in my entire life," said the truck driver. After finding it was the mandatory minimum term under state law, District Court Judge Bruce Jones imposed the sentence, reported The Denver Post. (With inputs from agencies)

Petition seeking clemency for truck driver sentenced to 110-yr-jail for crash gets over 4.4 mn signatories

<p>Superstar Amitabh Bachchan and industrialist Anand Mahindra are known to be active on Twitter. The two influential celebrities enjoy a huge following on social media and during the lockdown, they have been very actively sharing posts- in an attempt to create awareness around coronavirus. Mostly.<br />
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The two, in the recent past, have shared posts- which many have pointed stem out of the infamous 'Whats App University'. On Monday, #UninstallWhatsApp began trending on Twitter after a user created a petition requesting Mark Zuckerberg to disable WhatsApp from Amitabh Bachchan and Anand Mahindra's phones.<br />
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"A megastar and a renowned industrialist are falling prey to fake news &amp; bizarre content being fed to them via Whatsapp," reads the Change.org petition created by Twitter user @RoflGandhi_. "We need to restore the dignity of two gentlemen. Through this petition, we are requesting Mark Zuckerberg to disable Whatsapp on their numbers."<br />
Nearly 18,000 people have signed the petition so far.</p>

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<p>The petition comes at a time when WhatsApp has tightened message forwarding limits earlier in April. The move has restricted users to sharing forwarded content one chat at a time after the app witnessed a jump in messages touting bogus medical advice since the start of the coronavirus crisis.<br />
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The pandemic has been accompanied by what the World Health Organization (WHO) has called an "infodemic" of misinformation.<br />
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Both Bachchan and Mahindra have in the recent past shared posts that many feel were acquired from Whats App.<br />
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Big B in fact has been called out several times for sharing misinformation on social media in April,&nbsp; the 77-year-old actor was criticised for retweeting a post on Twitter that falsely showed an illuminated India on the world map. In March he was called out for a tweet which claimed vibrations from clapping and blowing conch shells as part of the Janata curfew (public curfew) would have reduced or destroyed coronavirus potency as it was 'Amavasya' on that day. The superstar had eventually deleted the tweet.</p>

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— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/1246865058690297856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Recently Anand Mahindra had to issue an apology after being criticised heavily for sharing an "insensitive" photo that showed two people using green leaves as masks to cover their faces amid the pandemic.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You’re right, I can see how my tweet appeared insensitive to the inequity of the situation. I’ve deleted it. <a href="https://t.co/YL2Ucqrc9e">https://t.co/YL2Ucqrc9e</a></p>
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) <a href="https://twitter.com/anandmahindra/status/1254116537364967425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>The petition on Monday drew a lot of comments and even hilarious memes and led to the #UninstallWhatsApp trending on the social media app.</p>


Superstar Amitabh Bachchan and industrialist Anand Mahindra are known to be active on Twitter. The two influential celebrities enjoy a huge following on social media and during the lockdown, they have been very actively sharing posts- in an attempt to create awareness around coronavirus.

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan and industrialist Anand Mahindra are known to be active on Twitter. The two influential celebrities enjoy a huge following on social media and during the lockdown, they have been very actively sharing posts- in an attempt to create awareness around coronavirus. Mostly. The two, in the recent past, have shared posts- which many have pointed stem out of the infamous 'Whats App University'. On Monday, #UninstallWhatsApp began trending on Twitter after a user created a petition requesting Mark Zuckerberg to disable WhatsApp from Amitabh Bachchan and Anand Mahindra's phones. "A megastar and a renowned industrialist are falling prey to fake news & bizarre content being fed to them via Whatsapp," reads the Change.org petition created by Twitter user @RoflGandhi_. "We need to restore the dignity of two gentlemen. Through this petition, we are requesting Mark Zuckerberg to disable Whatsapp on their numbers." Nearly 18,000 people have signed the petition so far. Uninstall Whatsapp from Amitabh Bachchan & Anand Mahindra's Phone - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/UEekUY9ZgY via @ChangeOrg_India — Rofl Gandhi 2.0 (@RoflGandhi_) April 26, 2020 × The petition comes at a time when WhatsApp has tightened message forwarding limits earlier in April. The move has restricted users to sharing forwarded content one chat at a time after the app witnessed a jump in messages touting bogus medical advice since the start of the coronavirus crisis. The pandemic has been accompanied by what the World Health Organization (WHO) has called an "infodemic" of misinformation. Both Bachchan and Mahindra have in the recent past shared posts that many feel were acquired from Whats App. Big B in fact has been called out several times for sharing misinformation on social media in April, the 77-year-old actor was criticised for retweeting a post on Twitter that falsely showed an illuminated India on the world map. In March he was called out for a tweet which claimed vibrations from clapping and blowing conch shells as part of the Janata curfew (public curfew) would have reduced or destroyed coronavirus potency as it was 'Amavasya' on that day. The superstar had eventually deleted the tweet. The World sees us .. we are ONE .. https://t.co/68k9NagfkI — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 5, 2020 × Recently Anand Mahindra had to issue an apology after being criticised heavily for sharing an "insensitive" photo that showed two people using green leaves as masks to cover their faces amid the pandemic. You’re right, I can see how my tweet appeared insensitive to the inequity of the situation. I’ve deleted it. https://t.co/YL2Ucqrc9e — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 25, 2020 × The petition on Monday drew a lot of comments and even hilarious memes and led to the #UninstallWhatsApp trending on the social media app.

People are signing an online petition demanding the removal of WhatsApp from Amitabh Bachchan and Anand Mahindra's phones

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