In Dubai, an Indian hotel employee hit a jackpot as he won Dh25 million on Thursday in the first Big Ticket Live outdoor draw since 2020. Sajesh NS,&nbsp;The Series 245 big prize winner is&nbsp;a resident of Dubai who arrived in the UAE two years ago from Oman, has been purchasing Big Tickets every month for the past four years. His 20 coworkers helped him buy his winning ticket online, and they will all now split the prize money.

Sajesh said that he wants to help others when asked how he intends to use his money, reported Gulf news.

“There are over 150 employees at the hotel where I work, and I would like to help out as many of them as I can by sharing a portion of my winnings with them,” he said.

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Despite becoming a millionaire, Sajesh plans to continue purchasing tickets every month.

One lucky winner will get Dh30 million for the first time ever with Big Ticket at the next December live draw. There will also be a second prize of Dh1 million, a third prize of Dh100,000, and a fourth reward of Dh50,000 revealed.

In November, Dh1 million will be awarded to each weekly e-draw winner.

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In Dubai, an Indian hotel employee hit a jackpot as he won Dh25 million on Thursday in the first Big Ticket Live outdoor draw since 2020. Sajesh NS, The Series 245 big prize winner is a resident of Dubai who arrived in the UAE two years ago from Oman, has been purchasing Big Tickets every month for the past four years.

In Dubai, an Indian hotel employee hit a jackpot as he won Dh25 million on Thursday in the first Big Ticket Live outdoor draw since 2020. Sajesh NS, The Series 245 big prize winner is a resident of Dubai who arrived in the UAE two years ago from Oman, has been purchasing Big Tickets every month for the past four years. His 20 coworkers helped him buy his winning ticket online, and they will all now split the prize money. Sajesh said that he wants to help others when asked how he intends to use his money, reported Gulf news. “There are over 150 employees at the hotel where I work, and I would like to help out as many of them as I can by sharing a portion of my winnings with them,” he said. Also read | Virgin Australia launches lottery to make people opt for the middle seat on flights Despite becoming a millionaire, Sajesh plans to continue purchasing tickets every month. One lucky winner will get Dh30 million for the first time ever with Big Ticket at the next December live draw. There will also be a second prize of Dh1 million, a third prize of Dh100,000, and a fourth reward of Dh50,000 revealed. In November, Dh1 million will be awarded to each weekly e-draw winner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Iraq has long drilled the desert for oil, but now climate stress, drought and reduced river flows are forcing it to dig ever deeper for a more precious resource: water.&nbsp;

The war-scarred nation and major crude exporter is one of the world's five countries most impacted by key effects of the climate crisis, says the United Nations.

Compounding the water stress, upstream dams, mainly in Turkey, have vastly reduced the flow of the Tigris and Euphrates, the once mighty rivers that gave birth to Mesopotamian civilisation.

One of Iraq's millions of hardscrabble farmers bearing the brunt of this ecological crisis is Jabar al-Fatlawi, 50, a father of five with a rough beard and wearing a white robe.

Like his father before him, he has grown wheat and rice in the southern province of Najaf -- but not this year, he said, blaming the "severe water shortage".

To help him keep alive at least his date palms and livestock, he has paid local authorities to dig a well on his dusty patch of land near the town of Al-Mishkhab.

Fatlawi watched as a noisy drill churned up the ground and eventually hit the water table far below, sending up a jet of muddy water that will allow him to battle on, for now.

As Iraq endures its worst drought since 1930, and frequent sandstorms turn the sky orange, he hopes the precious water will allow him to at least grow dill, onions and radishes.

His well is one of hundreds recently drilled in Iraq -- at ever greater depth as the groundwater table below keeps dropping.

Fatlawi said he had once dug his own, small-scale well, before the government declared it illegal.&nbsp;

At any rate, he recalled, "sometimes the water was bitter, sometimes it was salty".

Vanished lake&nbsp;

The short-term solution for farmers like Fatlawi exacerbates a long-term problem as frantic competition heats up for ever more scarce water, experts warn.

Another southern farmer, Hussein Badiwi, 60, said he had been planting barley and grass for livestock on the edge of the Najaf desert for 10 years.&nbsp;

Like his neighbours, he relies exclusively on water drilling and said the area had seen "a drop in the water level because of the multitude of wells".&nbsp;

"Before, we used to dig 50 metres (165 feet) and we had water," Badiwi said. "Now we have to go down more than 100 metres."

Iraq, a country of 42 million, is seeing a race to the bottom for the precious groundwater.

The Sawa Lake in the south, a pilgrimage site, this year vanished for the first time in recorded history as some 1,000 illegal wells had sucked away the water table below.&nbsp;

In a country where one in five people work in agriculture, water shortages have destroyed livelihoods and driven a rural exodus into crowded cities, heightening social tensions.

Anger has flared at a government seen as incompetent and corrupt, and sporadic protests have broken out in the south demanding Baghdad pressure Turkey to release more water from its dams.

'Stolen country'&nbsp;

Iraq's ministry of water resources warned during the blistering summer that "excessive groundwater use has led to many problems" and called for "the preservation of this wealth".&nbsp;

To tackle the crisis, authorities have shuttered hundreds of illegal wells.

But they have also drilled some 500 new ones in this year's first half, with plans for more in at least six provinces ahead of what the ministry predicts will be "another year of drought" in 2023.

Najaf's head of water resources, Jamil al-Assadi, said fees to drill wells had been reduced by half, and many new ones had been sunk into areas formerly irrigated by rivers and canals.&nbsp;

The water is intended for "livestock, irrigating orchards and limited plantations", but insufficient and too salty for wheat fields or rice paddies, he said.

In exchange, "the farmers must use modern irrigation methods" rather than the wasteful flooding of fields they have practised since ancient times.

A United Nations agency has welcomed Iraq's new regulations, but also suggested water meters on wells and "a pricing system to limit groundwater use".&nbsp;

On a national level, Iraq provides "no incentives to encourage the use of modern irrigation technologies," said the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia.

Another Iraqi wheat and rice farmer, Salah al-Faraon, complained that the authorities had limited the land he could cultivate "because there is not enough water".&nbsp;

"Without rice and wheat, how can we live without income?" asked the 75-year-old. "We can migrate, but to where? The whole country is being stolen."

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Iraq has long drilled the desert for oil, but now climate stress, drought and reduced river flows are forcing it to dig ever deeper for a more precious resource: water.

Iraq has long drilled the desert for oil, but now climate stress, drought and reduced river flows are forcing it to dig ever deeper for a more precious resource: water. The war-scarred nation and major crude exporter is one of the world's five countries most impacted by key effects of the climate crisis, says the United Nations. Compounding the water stress, upstream dams, mainly in Turkey, have vastly reduced the flow of the Tigris and Euphrates, the once mighty rivers that gave birth to Mesopotamian civilisation. One of Iraq's millions of hardscrabble farmers bearing the brunt of this ecological crisis is Jabar al-Fatlawi, 50, a father of five with a rough beard and wearing a white robe. Like his father before him, he has grown wheat and rice in the southern province of Najaf -- but not this year, he said, blaming the "severe water shortage". To help him keep alive at least his date palms and livestock, he has paid local authorities to dig a well on his dusty patch of land near the town of Al-Mishkhab. Fatlawi watched as a noisy drill churned up the ground and eventually hit the water table far below, sending up a jet of muddy water that will allow him to battle on, for now. As Iraq endures its worst drought since 1930, and frequent sandstorms turn the sky orange, he hopes the precious water will allow him to at least grow dill, onions and radishes. His well is one of hundreds recently drilled in Iraq -- at ever greater depth as the groundwater table below keeps dropping. Fatlawi said he had once dug his own, small-scale well, before the government declared it illegal. At any rate, he recalled, "sometimes the water was bitter, sometimes it was salty". Vanished lake The short-term solution for farmers like Fatlawi exacerbates a long-term problem as frantic competition heats up for ever more scarce water, experts warn. Another southern farmer, Hussein Badiwi, 60, said he had been planting barley and grass for livestock on the edge of the Najaf desert for 10 years. Like his neighbours, he relies exclusively on water drilling and said the area had seen "a drop in the water level because of the multitude of wells". "Before, we used to dig 50 metres (165 feet) and we had water," Badiwi said. "Now we have to go down more than 100 metres." Iraq, a country of 42 million, is seeing a race to the bottom for the precious groundwater. The Sawa Lake in the south, a pilgrimage site, this year vanished for the first time in recorded history as some 1,000 illegal wells had sucked away the water table below. In a country where one in five people work in agriculture, water shortages have destroyed livelihoods and driven a rural exodus into crowded cities, heightening social tensions. Anger has flared at a government seen as incompetent and corrupt, and sporadic protests have broken out in the south demanding Baghdad pressure Turkey to release more water from its dams. 'Stolen country' Iraq's ministry of water resources warned during the blistering summer that "excessive groundwater use has led to many problems" and called for "the preservation of this wealth". To tackle the crisis, authorities have shuttered hundreds of illegal wells. But they have also drilled some 500 new ones in this year's first half, with plans for more in at least six provinces ahead of what the ministry predicts will be "another year of drought" in 2023. Najaf's head of water resources, Jamil al-Assadi, said fees to drill wells had been reduced by half, and many new ones had been sunk into areas formerly irrigated by rivers and canals. The water is intended for "livestock, irrigating orchards and limited plantations", but insufficient and too salty for wheat fields or rice paddies, he said. In exchange, "the farmers must use modern irrigation methods" rather than the wasteful flooding of fields they have practised since ancient times. A United Nations agency has welcomed Iraq's new regulations, but also suggested water meters on wells and "a pricing system to limit groundwater use". On a national level, Iraq provides "no incentives to encourage the use of modern irrigation technologies," said the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. Another Iraqi wheat and rice farmer, Salah al-Faraon, complained that the authorities had limited the land he could cultivate "because there is not enough water". "Without rice and wheat, how can we live without income?" asked the 75-year-old. "We can migrate, but to where? The whole country is being stolen." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

For water-stressed Iraq, wells threaten race to the bottom

Say cheese! Well, this time it's the sun that's smiling. As kids, we all have imagined the sun as a round yellow-orange circle with triangular rays with happiness emanating from it.

Sun also known as a star was recently captured smiling. NASA's telescope captured the picture. The account tweeted the picture on October 26. The caption read, "Say cheese! Today, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory caught the Sun "smiling." Seen in ultraviolet light, these dark patches on the Sun are known as coronal holes and are regions where fast solar wind gushes out into space."

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Today, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory caught the Sun "smiling." Seen in ultraviolet light, these dark patches on the Sun are known as coronal holes and are regions where fast solar wind gushes out into space. <a href="https://t.co/hVRXaN7Z31">pic.twitter.com/hVRXaN7Z31</a>
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After the picture was posted, netizens were shocked. They came up with multiple things to compare the sun with objects. One called ut a jack-o lantern decorated for Halloween, while one called it, "Never smile again plzz..today I completely fainted from heat."&nbsp;

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One user said, "if teletubbies chose a realistic sun, this would be it." Another said, "What a "warm smile"...

A user said, "Sun God King looks high."

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Sun God King looks high 😂 <a href="https://t.co/7bZJXot3z5">pic.twitter.com/7bZJXot3z5</a>
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Many other pictures have been captured by the space agency of the earth and the moon. Earlier, in India netizens noticed a straight line of sparkling dots which raise lots of questions.&nbsp;

Let us know what you think of the picture.

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Say cheese! Well, this time it's the sun that's smiling. As kids, we all have imagined the sun as a round yellow-orange circle with triangular rays with happiness emanating from it.

Say cheese! Well, this time it's the sun that's smiling. As kids, we all have imagined the sun as a round yellow-orange circle with triangular rays with happiness emanating from it. Sun also known as a star was recently captured smiling. NASA's telescope captured the picture. The account tweeted the picture on October 26. The caption read, "Say cheese! Today, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory caught the Sun "smiling." Seen in ultraviolet light, these dark patches on the Sun are known as coronal holes and are regions where fast solar wind gushes out into space." Also read | NASA's Lucy mission captures breathtaking images of the Earth and the Moon Say cheese! 📸 Today, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory caught the Sun "smiling." Seen in ultraviolet light, these dark patches on the Sun are known as coronal holes and are regions where fast solar wind gushes out into space. pic.twitter.com/hVRXaN7Z31 — NASA Sun, Space & Scream 🎃 (@NASASun) October 26, 2022 × After the picture was posted, netizens were shocked. They came up with multiple things to compare the sun with objects. One called ut a jack-o lantern decorated for Halloween, while one called it, "Never smile again plzz..today I completely fainted from heat." Also read | NASA images prove a meteor crashed into Mars, triggered a massive quake Take a look! Looks like a jack-o-lantern in reverse :) — Tim "Paw Diddy" Sweezy (@PawDiddySweezy) October 26, 2022 × This just made my day — Neiro (@Neiro105) October 27, 2022 × pic.twitter.com/NsxFc9x5wy — ad리 (@adrychinas) October 27, 2022 × One user said, "if teletubbies chose a realistic sun, this would be it." Another said, "What a "warm smile"... A user said, "Sun God King looks high." Sun God King looks high 😂 pic.twitter.com/7bZJXot3z5 — Not_Elm0🧠🤖 (@Not_Elm0) October 27, 2022 × Lol a little creepy but ok 😬😊 — Elisandy Lopez (@Elleila1788) October 27, 2022 × Many other pictures have been captured by the space agency of the earth and the moon. Earlier, in India netizens noticed a straight line of sparkling dots which raise lots of questions. Let us know what you think of the picture. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Say cheese! NASA captures a smiling picture of sun, netizens amazed

On Thursday (October 27), a body was discovered in the aircraft's undercarriage after it arrived from Tehran.

The Frankfurt airport authorities in a statement said that during a maintenance check at 5:30 am, the staff members discovered a male body. They further claimed that the body was found with an oxygen cylinder next to it.&nbsp;

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The German police and Lufthansa confirmed the news that a dead body was found during the daily inspection of an Airbus A340-300 after it landed, CNN reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following the death of Mahsa Amini,22, protests raged not just in Iran but in Berlin as well. Thousands of protesters marched through Berlin to support the ongoing anti-gov demonstrations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In response to Iran's deteriorating human rights, Germany plans to take restrictive measures including imposing restrictions on their travel.&nbsp;

However, Mehr News cited that Iran's foreign ministry summoned Germany's ambassador to Tehran, Hans-Udo Muzel, on Thursday morning and accused Berlin of meddling in its internal affairs.&nbsp;

The German Foreign Ministry stated that the Iranian ambassador was summoned.&nbsp;

Further investigations are in process.&nbsp;

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On Thursday (October 27), a body was discovered in the aircraft's undercarriage after it arrived from Tehran. The Frankfurt airport authorities in a statement said that during a maintenance check at 5:30 am, the staff members discovered a male body.

On Thursday (October 27), a body was discovered in the aircraft's undercarriage after it arrived from Tehran. The Frankfurt airport authorities in a statement said that during a maintenance check at 5:30 am, the staff members discovered a male body. They further claimed that the body was found with an oxygen cylinder next to it. Also read | Australia: Axe murderer googled ‘what part of body to go for’ before killing The German police and Lufthansa confirmed the news that a dead body was found during the daily inspection of an Airbus A340-300 after it landed, CNN reported. Following the death of Mahsa Amini,22, protests raged not just in Iran but in Berlin as well. Thousands of protesters marched through Berlin to support the ongoing anti-gov demonstrations. Also read | Body of 54-year-old woman found inside stomach of seven-metre long python in Indonesia In response to Iran's deteriorating human rights, Germany plans to take restrictive measures including imposing restrictions on their travel. However, Mehr News cited that Iran's foreign ministry summoned Germany's ambassador to Tehran, Hans-Udo Muzel, on Thursday morning and accused Berlin of meddling in its internal affairs. The German Foreign Ministry stated that the Iranian ambassador was summoned. Further investigations are in process. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Dead body with oxygen cylinder found in aircraft's undercarriage at Frankfurt airport

Pro-Russian officials claim to have removed Grigory Potemkin's remains from the captured Ukrainian city of Kherson. Potemkin was a famous Russian general who served in the 18th century.

According to Vladimir Saldo, the region's pro-Russian proxy governor, Potemkin's remains were removed from St. Catherine's Cathedral and relocated across the Dnipro river and farther into Russian-controlled territory, along with a statue of the military leader, reported&nbsp;CNN.

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“We have moved the remains of His Serene Highness Prince Potemkin from St. Catherine’s Church and the monument itself to the left [east] bank,” Saldo said, according to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti.

Potemkin's memory is important to those in Russia who want to restore the country's former imperial power because of his crucial part in the conquest of Crimea from the Turks in 1783. Putin heavily relied on his legacy to support the 2014 annexation of Crimea.

Saldo reported that memorials commemorating naval commanders Fyodor Ushakov, Alexander Suvorov, and Vasily Margelov were also taken out of the chapel and placed somewhere secret. He said that the artefacts will be returned once the city was safe.

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The plan to conquer Crimea, which Russia originally seized in 1783 as a result of a peace treaty with the Ottoman Empire, is thought to have been orchestrated by Potemkin. After receiving the title of field marshal, he established the city of Sevastopol in the Crimea, which is now the principal Russian naval station on the Black Sea. The newly constructed Black Sea fleet under Potemkin was crucial to Russia's victory in the second Turkish war of 1768–1774.

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Pro-Russian officials claim to have removed Grigory Potemkin's remains from the captured Ukrainian city of Kherson. Potemkin was a famous Russian general who served in the 18th century.

Pro-Russian officials claim to have removed Grigory Potemkin's remains from the captured Ukrainian city of Kherson. Potemkin was a famous Russian general who served in the 18th century. According to Vladimir Saldo, the region's pro-Russian proxy governor, Potemkin's remains were removed from St. Catherine's Cathedral and relocated across the Dnipro river and farther into Russian-controlled territory, along with a statue of the military leader, reported CNN. Also read | 'The task set by you has been completed': Russia ends mobilisation for Ukraine, Zelensky expresses doubt “We have moved the remains of His Serene Highness Prince Potemkin from St. Catherine’s Church and the monument itself to the left [east] bank,” Saldo said, according to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. Potemkin's memory is important to those in Russia who want to restore the country's former imperial power because of his crucial part in the conquest of Crimea from the Turks in 1783. Putin heavily relied on his legacy to support the 2014 annexation of Crimea. Saldo reported that memorials commemorating naval commanders Fyodor Ushakov, Alexander Suvorov, and Vasily Margelov were also taken out of the chapel and placed somewhere secret. He said that the artefacts will be returned once the city was safe. Also read | US firm will build Poland's first nuclear power plant The plan to conquer Crimea, which Russia originally seized in 1783 as a result of a peace treaty with the Ottoman Empire, is thought to have been orchestrated by Potemkin. After receiving the title of field marshal, he established the city of Sevastopol in the Crimea, which is now the principal Russian naval station on the Black Sea. The newly constructed Black Sea fleet under Potemkin was crucial to Russia's victory in the second Turkish war of 1768–1774. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Russia removes bones of commander admired by Putin from occupied Ukrainian city

Banks that vowed to back Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter have reportedly begun disbursing a combined $13 billion to finalise the deal.

A few hours after Musk visited Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco, California, word of the transfers broke.

The CEO of Tesla has formally started the $44 billion buyout of Twitter by sending borrowing notifications to banks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday. Funding notices, like the one Musk issued to the banks, are typically delivered three to five days prior to the requirement for the funds.

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Banks have apparently begun delivering funds for the acquisition, according to people with knowledge of the situation who spoke to WSJ, sparking speculation that<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-tells-bankers-co-investors-he-will-close-44bn-twitter-deal-by-friday-report-528370"> the sale is about to close</a>. These people said that Musk will have access to the money after the last loan contract closing requirements are satisfied so he can complete the purchase of Twitter by the end of the week.

An internal message reviewed by WSJ revealed that Twitter told its employees they will hear a word directly from Musk Friday regarding the acquisition.

Earlier, Musk shared a video of his visit to Twitter's corporate headquarters. The SpaceX founder is shown cheerfully walking into the office carrying a bathroom sink. "Let it sink in," he wrote in the post's description as he entered Twitter HQ.

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Musk also listed "Twitter HQ" as his location and modified his Twitter bio to "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-changes-twitter-bio-to-chief-twit-shares-clip-of-entering-hq-watch-528692">Chief Twit</a>." He said that he would be meeting "a lot of cool people" on Wednesday at the headquarters.

Twitter had filed a lawsuit against Musk, and Delaware Judge Kathaleen McCormick is presiding over it. She agreed to delay the trial until Friday. The trial will begin if Musk doesn't complete his acquisition by then.

It is unclear how venture capital firms that committed to funding Musk's purchase of Twitter will react to recent events involving bank turnovers for the transaction.

As a result of claims that Musk intends to eliminate 75% of the company's workers after he completes the takeover, a recent data analysis indicated that hundreds of employees had left Twitter to work for other internet behemoths.

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Banks that vowed to back Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter have reportedly begun disbursing a combined $13 billion to finalise the deal. A few hours after Musk visited Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco, California, word of the transfers broke.

Banks that vowed to back Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter have reportedly begun disbursing a combined $13 billion to finalise the deal. A few hours after Musk visited Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco, California, word of the transfers broke. The CEO of Tesla has formally started the $44 billion buyout of Twitter by sending borrowing notifications to banks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday. Funding notices, like the one Musk issued to the banks, are typically delivered three to five days prior to the requirement for the funds. Also read | Where did the Tweeters Go? Twitter is losing its most active users, report suggests Banks have apparently begun delivering funds for the acquisition, according to people with knowledge of the situation who spoke to WSJ, sparking speculation that the sale is about to close. These people said that Musk will have access to the money after the last loan contract closing requirements are satisfied so he can complete the purchase of Twitter by the end of the week. An internal message reviewed by WSJ revealed that Twitter told its employees they will hear a word directly from Musk Friday regarding the acquisition. Earlier, Musk shared a video of his visit to Twitter's corporate headquarters. The SpaceX founder is shown cheerfully walking into the office carrying a bathroom sink. "Let it sink in," he wrote in the post's description as he entered Twitter HQ. Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in! pic.twitter.com/D68z4K2wq7 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 26, 2022 × Musk also listed "Twitter HQ" as his location and modified his Twitter bio to "Chief Twit." He said that he would be meeting "a lot of cool people" on Wednesday at the headquarters. Twitter had filed a lawsuit against Musk, and Delaware Judge Kathaleen McCormick is presiding over it. She agreed to delay the trial until Friday. The trial will begin if Musk doesn't complete his acquisition by then. It is unclear how venture capital firms that committed to funding Musk's purchase of Twitter will react to recent events involving bank turnovers for the transaction. As a result of claims that Musk intends to eliminate 75% of the company's workers after he completes the takeover, a recent data analysis indicated that hundreds of employees had left Twitter to work for other internet behemoths. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Tamaulipas, a border state, became the 32nd of Mexico's states to approve same-sex unions in the country on Wednesday. With 23 votes in favour, 12 votes against, and 2 abstentions, the resolution to revise the state's Civil Code was approved, prompting shouts from those who supported the change.

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Legislators eventually relocated to another chamber to wrap up their discussion and vote while those in favour and opposing the measure screamed and shouted from the balcony during the session.

Arturo Zaldvar, the president of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-president-bolsonaros-friend-attacks-police-with-rifles-grenades-while-resisting-arrest-528067">Supreme Court </a>of Justice of the Nation, praised the outcome. "The entire nation is illuminated by a massive rainbow. Live up to everyone else's rights and dignity. Love is love," he declared.

Legislators in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero had adopted a measure permitting same-sex unions the day before.

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Although the Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that state laws against same-sex marriage were unconstitutional, some states took a while to pass legislation to comply with the decision.

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Tamaulipas, a border state, became the 32nd of Mexico's states to approve same-sex unions in the country on Wednesday. With 23 votes in favour, 12 votes against, and 2 abstentions, the resolution to revise the state's Civil Code was approved, prompting shouts from those who supported the change.

Tamaulipas, a border state, became the 32nd of Mexico's states to approve same-sex unions in the country on Wednesday. With 23 votes in favour, 12 votes against, and 2 abstentions, the resolution to revise the state's Civil Code was approved, prompting shouts from those who supported the change. Also read | UK foreign secretary asks LGBTQ+ fans to 'compromise' at World Cup in Qatar Legislators eventually relocated to another chamber to wrap up their discussion and vote while those in favour and opposing the measure screamed and shouted from the balcony during the session. Arturo Zaldvar, the president of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, praised the outcome. "The entire nation is illuminated by a massive rainbow. Live up to everyone else's rights and dignity. Love is love," he declared. Legislators in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero had adopted a measure permitting same-sex unions the day before. Also read | Mexico launches bid for Summer Games in 2036 Although the Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that state laws against same-sex marriage were unconstitutional, some states took a while to pass legislation to comply with the decision. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Canadian rapper-songwriter Drake and 21 Savage have announced October 28 as the release date of their upcoming joint album `Her Loss`. 
 
According to Variety, the date and title of the album were first revealed in the new music video for `Jimmy Cooks`, which was the duo`s collaboration on Drake`s previous album `Honestly, Nevermind` which was released only four months ago. Online speculation about a joint album from the pair gained momentum after Drake announced that the `Jimmy Cooks` music video would drop on 21`s 30th birthday.

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On Wednesday, the Canadian rapper surprised fans by appearing unannounced at an Atlanta concert of 21 Savage, reported Variety. 
 
Over the years with songs like `Knife Talk`, off Drake`s album `Certified Lover Boy` and `Mr. Right Now`, of 21 and Metro Boomin`s album `Savage Mode II` Drake and 21 have become regular collaborators. Other tracks include `Sneakin` and `Issa`.

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Both rappers have witnessed massive consumption numbers for songs on which they appeared in 2022. Drake was featured alongside Terms on Future`s `Wait For U` and 21 Savage is featured on `Knife Talk` along with Project Pat. 
 
The name `Jimmy Cooks` seemingly nods to Drake`s character in `Degrassi: The Next Generation, Jimmy Brooks, a role Drake held for nearly eight years on the Canadian series.That song, which was Drake and 21 Savage`s fourth recorded pairing, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as per Variety.&nbsp;

Canadian rapper-songwriter Drake and 21 Savage have announced October 28 as the release date of their upcoming joint album `Her Loss`. According to Variety, the date and title of the album were first revealed in the new music video for `Jimmy Cooks`, which was the duo`s collaboration on Drake`s previous album `Honestly, Nevermind` which was released only four months ago.

Canadian rapper-songwriter Drake and 21 Savage have announced October 28 as the release date of their upcoming joint album `Her Loss`. According to Variety, the date and title of the album were first revealed in the new music video for `Jimmy Cooks`, which was the duo`s collaboration on Drake`s previous album `Honestly, Nevermind` which was released only four months ago. Online speculation about a joint album from the pair gained momentum after Drake announced that the `Jimmy Cooks` music video would drop on 21`s 30th birthday. Doja Cat rings in 27th birthday with star-studded masquerade party, see pics On Wednesday, the Canadian rapper surprised fans by appearing unannounced at an Atlanta concert of 21 Savage, reported Variety. Over the years with songs like `Knife Talk`, off Drake`s album `Certified Lover Boy` and `Mr. Right Now`, of 21 and Metro Boomin`s album `Savage Mode II` Drake and 21 have become regular collaborators. Other tracks include `Sneakin` and `Issa`. Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' creates Spotify record, star reacts with disbelief Both rappers have witnessed massive consumption numbers for songs on which they appeared in 2022. Drake was featured alongside Terms on Future`s `Wait For U` and 21 Savage is featured on `Knife Talk` along with Project Pat. The name `Jimmy Cooks` seemingly nods to Drake`s character in `Degrassi: The Next Generation, Jimmy Brooks, a role Drake held for nearly eight years on the Canadian series.That song, which was Drake and 21 Savage`s fourth recorded pairing, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as per Variety.

Drake, 21 Savage to collaborate on new album 'Jimmy Cooks'

As concerns about a winter outbreak of infections rise, the EU's drug authority authorised Pfizer and Moderna's Covid injections for children aged six months and older on Wednesday.

At the same time, Moderna received approval from the European Medicines Agency for a different shot directed particularly at the coronavirus Omicron variant's BA.4 and BA.5 strains.

The EMA's human medicines committee "recommended... the use in children aged six months to four years for Comirnaty and use in children aged six months to five years for Spikevax," the Amsterdam-based watchdog said, referring to Pfizer and Modern's jabs respectively.

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However, it noted that the doses for newborns will be lower than those advised for those five years of age and older.

While Spikevax only requires two doses, Pfizer's Comirnaty can be administered as a primary immunisation that requires three doses.

"For children within these age groups, both vaccines are given as injections in the muscles of the upper arm or thigh," the EMA said.

It also approved Moderna's modified Spikevax booster shot against the novel strains of the Omicron type during this time.

The second weapon in the arsenal of the 27-nation bloc to combat the extremely contagious BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the variation is the modified Spikevax <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/report-more-accurate-test-for-cervical-cancer-developed-by-scientists-in-uk-austria-526789">vaccination</a>.

The rush has been on to develop shots that particularly target the milder but more contagious Omicron strains, even if the initial Covid vaccinations that first appeared over two years ago offer some protection against newer versions.

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As concerns about a winter outbreak of infections rise, the EU's drug authority authorised Pfizer and Moderna's Covid injections for children aged six months and older on Wednesday.

As concerns about a winter outbreak of infections rise, the EU's drug authority authorised Pfizer and Moderna's Covid injections for children aged six months and older on Wednesday. At the same time, Moderna received approval from the European Medicines Agency for a different shot directed particularly at the coronavirus Omicron variant's BA.4 and BA.5 strains. The EMA's human medicines committee "recommended... the use in children aged six months to four years for Comirnaty and use in children aged six months to five years for Spikevax," the Amsterdam-based watchdog said, referring to Pfizer and Modern's jabs respectively. Also read | After coronavirus, next pandemic may come crawling from the melting glaciers However, it noted that the doses for newborns will be lower than those advised for those five years of age and older. While Spikevax only requires two doses, Pfizer's Comirnaty can be administered as a primary immunisation that requires three doses. "For children within these age groups, both vaccines are given as injections in the muscles of the upper arm or thigh," the EMA said. It also approved Moderna's modified Spikevax booster shot against the novel strains of the Omicron type during this time. The second weapon in the arsenal of the 27-nation bloc to combat the extremely contagious BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the variation is the modified Spikevax vaccination. The rush has been on to develop shots that particularly target the milder but more contagious Omicron strains, even if the initial Covid vaccinations that first appeared over two years ago offer some protection against newer versions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Who says only humans feel a sense of belonging and loss? A viral clip from Batticaloa in Eastern Sri Lanka shows a monkey at a funeral, where many families and friends of the deceased person are paying their final respects.

Who says only humans feel a sense of belonging and loss? A viral clip from Batticaloa in Eastern Sri Lanka shows a monkey at a funeral, where many families and friends of the deceased person are paying their final respects. It is said that the deceased person was the primate's 'human companion' and he used to feed the monkey regularly, whenever the primate came to the former's residence. #viralvideo : Monkey seen at the funeral of a person, who is said to have fed it regularly, whenever it visited his residence in #Batticaloa #SriLanka Primate is seen nudging the 'companion' who is lying motionless, to try and see if he would respond, but to no avail 😭💔 pic.twitter.com/5FJ1nzq9H5 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 19, 2022 × Amid the gathering of dozens of mourning family members and relatives, the primate is seen sitting near the mortal remains. The video shows persons in the gathering making attempts to move the monkey away, but to no avail. The monkey is seen seated by the feet of the mortal remains and thereafter moves towards the torso, as if to check whether the person is breathing. It appears that the monkey nudges the deceased person lovingly, in order to get his attention. The moving video that showcases the bond between the animal and the person who fed it, has touched viewers deeply. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Conscript-catchers have started conducting shady raids in Moscow and St. Petersburg, despite Vladimir Putin's announcement that his military mobilisation is drawing to an end and that he has no plans to recruit any more people.

At a news conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, Putin stated that the "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-partial-military-mobilisation-exactly-518528">partial mobilisation</a>" he had previously promised, which the defence minister claimed was intended to bring in 300,000 soldiers, was nearing its conclusion and would be over in two weeks.

"Nothing additional is planned. No proposals have been received from the defence ministry and I don't see any additional need in the foreseeable future," Putin said of his on-going mobilisation.

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"Now 222,000 people have been mobilised out of 300,000. Within about two weeks, all mobilisation activities will be completed."

The news comes at a time when police and enlistment officers have been seen prowling around apartment complexes and on street corners, as reported by the Daily Mail.&nbsp;

Armed recruiters have even gone door-to-door in search of men for mobilisation, and there are rumours that in certain cases recruiting teams are employing facial recognition technology to catch evaders.

"They are acting like dog catchers. It's sickening how they are dragging men away as cannon fodder," said one commenter.

Men of mobilisation age were stranded by the entrance of the Polyustrovo Park residential complex in St. Petersburg while summonses were being delivered.

According to Ostorozhno News, summonses were delivered in bulk at subway stations in Moscow.

Police officers interviewed the men, took their personal information, and then served some of them with summonses, according to witnesses. Some individuals are driven away in police vehicles.

The well-known attorney and human rights advocate Pavel Chikov issued a warning about "growing allegations of raids."

Senator Andrey Klishas of the pro-Putin United Russia party demanded investigations into the legality of removing men from the subway and conscripting them into battle.

To find potential dodgers, the authorities are using databases from the police, traffic police, FSB security service, and residential landlords.

Even though it was promised to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-wants-to-kill-us-and-we-want-to-live-says-former-ukraine-president-525666">Russians</a> that 1 per cent&nbsp;of the male population would be deployed to Putin's war, they are also storming offices to remove men of mobilisation age.

The raids to capture conscripts appear to refute Russian assurances that the first wave of mobilisation has ended and that a second round has not yet commenced.

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Conscript-catchers have started conducting shady raids in Moscow and St. Petersburg, despite Vladimir Putin's announcement that his military mobilisation is drawing to an end and that he has no plans to recruit any more people.

Conscript-catchers have started conducting shady raids in Moscow and St. Petersburg, despite Vladimir Putin's announcement that his military mobilisation is drawing to an end and that he has no plans to recruit any more people. At a news conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, Putin stated that the "partial mobilisation" he had previously promised, which the defence minister claimed was intended to bring in 300,000 soldiers, was nearing its conclusion and would be over in two weeks. "Nothing additional is planned. No proposals have been received from the defence ministry and I don't see any additional need in the foreseeable future," Putin said of his on-going mobilisation. Also read | Putin's mobilisation chief found dead under 'suspicious circumstances' "Now 222,000 people have been mobilised out of 300,000. Within about two weeks, all mobilisation activities will be completed." The news comes at a time when police and enlistment officers have been seen prowling around apartment complexes and on street corners, as reported by the Daily Mail. Armed recruiters have even gone door-to-door in search of men for mobilisation, and there are rumours that in certain cases recruiting teams are employing facial recognition technology to catch evaders. "They are acting like dog catchers. It's sickening how they are dragging men away as cannon fodder," said one commenter. Men of mobilisation age were stranded by the entrance of the Polyustrovo Park residential complex in St. Petersburg while summonses were being delivered. According to Ostorozhno News, summonses were delivered in bulk at subway stations in Moscow. Police officers interviewed the men, took their personal information, and then served some of them with summonses, according to witnesses. Some individuals are driven away in police vehicles. The well-known attorney and human rights advocate Pavel Chikov issued a warning about "growing allegations of raids." Senator Andrey Klishas of the pro-Putin United Russia party demanded investigations into the legality of removing men from the subway and conscripting them into battle. To find potential dodgers, the authorities are using databases from the police, traffic police, FSB security service, and residential landlords. Even though it was promised to Russians that 1 per cent of the male population would be deployed to Putin's war, they are also storming offices to remove men of mobilisation age. The raids to capture conscripts appear to refute Russian assurances that the first wave of mobilisation has ended and that a second round has not yet commenced. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After Washington tightened export curbs against Chinese technology businesses, US tech giant Apple Inc. postponed plans to utilise memory chips from China's Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) in its devices, the Nikkei said on Monday.

As per reports. Nikkei said that Apple had originally intended to begin using the NAND flash memory chips produced by the state-funded YMTC as soon as this year. Only iPhones sold in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-hong-kong-pro-democracy-protester-dragged-and-beaten-up-in-manchester-chinese-consulate-probe-on-526022">Chinese market</a> were supposed to employ the processors at first.

It was considering eventually purchasing up to 40% of the chips needed for all iPhones from&nbsp;YMTC.

China's leading memory chip manufacturer YMTC and 30 other Chinese organisations were last week added to a list of businesses that US&nbsp;investigators have been unable to check, escalating tensions with Beijing and kicking off a 60-day clock that could result in even worse penalties.

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The US&nbsp;Commerce department is also looking into whether YMTC sold chips to the blacklisted Chinese telecom company Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. in violation of American export laws.

The expansive set of export restrictions imposed on China by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-liz-truss-economic-plan-was-a-mistake-says-biden-525756">Biden administration</a> aims to halt Beijing's scientific and military advancements by denying Beijing access to certain semiconductor chips produced anywhere in the world using American technology.

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After Washington tightened export curbs against Chinese technology businesses, US tech giant Apple Inc. postponed plans to utilise memory chips from China's Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) in its devices, the Nikkei said on Monday.

After Washington tightened export curbs against Chinese technology businesses, US tech giant Apple Inc. postponed plans to utilise memory chips from China's Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) in its devices, the Nikkei said on Monday. As per reports. Nikkei said that Apple had originally intended to begin using the NAND flash memory chips produced by the state-funded YMTC as soon as this year. Only iPhones sold in the Chinese market were supposed to employ the processors at first. It was considering eventually purchasing up to 40% of the chips needed for all iPhones from YMTC. China's leading memory chip manufacturer YMTC and 30 other Chinese organisations were last week added to a list of businesses that US investigators have been unable to check, escalating tensions with Beijing and kicking off a 60-day clock that could result in even worse penalties. Also read | Report: Apple employees at store in Oklahoma choose to unionise The US Commerce department is also looking into whether YMTC sold chips to the blacklisted Chinese telecom company Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. in violation of American export laws. The expansive set of export restrictions imposed on China by the Biden administration aims to halt Beijing's scientific and military advancements by denying Beijing access to certain semiconductor chips produced anywhere in the world using American technology. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Apple suspends plan to use China's YMTC chips amid political pressure

The Ukraine war has been raging for over eight months. While Russian forces continue to advance elsewhere, Ukrainian counteroffensives are still making progress.

On the internet, however, it's a fairly one-sided conversation.

"This is a meme nation," says Olena, a Kyiv entrepreneur who manages teams of social media volunteers.

"If this was a war of memes, we would be winning."

Her real name is not Olena. She has requested anonymity because of the delicate nature of the work she and her colleagues perform for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musk-spacex-will-keep-funding-starlink-internet-service-in-ukraine-525810">Ukrainian</a> defence ministry.

Her teams are always working, responding within hours to news from all around the nation, and creating snappy videos, frequently set to music, for the ministry's viewers both domestically and overseas.

Olena's five-person international team focusses their messaging in the same way that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky customises addresses for foreign parliaments to take into consideration regional history, culture, and sensibilities.

A June video honouring Britain for its military support featured scenes of Shakespeare, David Bowie, Lewis Hamilton, and a montage of British-supplied anti-tank weapons in action, together with music by Gustav Holst and The Clash.

More recently, a video&nbsp;with the message "Romantic gestures take many forms" was released in response to French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to give Caesar self-propelled guns.

Perhaps inevitable, the images of red flowers, chocolates, the Paris skyline, and then the sound of guns were set to Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin's frantic Je T'aime Moi Non Plus.

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The team's efforts have resulted in 1.5 million followers worldwide for the defence ministry's Twitter account. More than a million people have watched some of the videos, reported the BBC.&nbsp;

Their most popular video, which was posted in August following many unexplained attacks on Russian targets in the annexation of Crimea, has amassed 2.2 million views. It was set to the Bananarama song Cruel Summer and made fun of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/terrorist-attack-on-russian-military-site-in-russia-kills-11-525750">Russians</a> for visiting the peninsula for vacation.

The squad has no shortage of material because social media is awash with footage showing Russian military failures. However, they have discovered what works and what doesn't by trial and error.

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The Ukraine war has been raging for over eight months. While Russian forces continue to advance elsewhere, Ukrainian counteroffensives are still making progress.

The Ukraine war has been raging for over eight months. While Russian forces continue to advance elsewhere, Ukrainian counteroffensives are still making progress. On the internet, however, it's a fairly one-sided conversation. "This is a meme nation," says Olena, a Kyiv entrepreneur who manages teams of social media volunteers. "If this was a war of memes, we would be winning." Her real name is not Olena. She has requested anonymity because of the delicate nature of the work she and her colleagues perform for the Ukrainian defence ministry. Her teams are always working, responding within hours to news from all around the nation, and creating snappy videos, frequently set to music, for the ministry's viewers both domestically and overseas. Olena's five-person international team focusses their messaging in the same way that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky customises addresses for foreign parliaments to take into consideration regional history, culture, and sensibilities. A June video honouring Britain for its military support featured scenes of Shakespeare, David Bowie, Lewis Hamilton, and a montage of British-supplied anti-tank weapons in action, together with music by Gustav Holst and The Clash. More recently, a video with the message "Romantic gestures take many forms" was released in response to French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to give Caesar self-propelled guns. Perhaps inevitable, the images of red flowers, chocolates, the Paris skyline, and then the sound of guns were set to Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin's frantic Je T'aime Moi Non Plus. Also read | UK PM Liz Truss' economic plan was a 'mistake', says Biden The team's efforts have resulted in 1.5 million followers worldwide for the defence ministry's Twitter account. More than a million people have watched some of the videos, reported the BBC. Their most popular video, which was posted in August following many unexplained attacks on Russian targets in the annexation of Crimea, has amassed 2.2 million views. It was set to the Bananarama song Cruel Summer and made fun of Russians for visiting the peninsula for vacation. The squad has no shortage of material because social media is awash with footage showing Russian military failures. However, they have discovered what works and what doesn't by trial and error. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Have you ever thought why hearing birds chirp in the mornings seems to be so calming? According to a recent study, listening to bird sounds can aid humans in overcoming tension and anxiety. A group of researchers from Germany assessed the impact of urban traffic noise versus natural bird singing on the participants' cognitive and emotional function.

Another objective was to assess the impact of lower vs. higher soundscape variety by varying the number of various typical traffic noises or different bird species' songs within the respective soundscapes, according to a study published in the Nature portfolio magazine Scientific Reports.

295 participants were randomly chosen&nbsp;for&nbsp;one of four treatments—traffic noise low, traffic noise high, birdsong low, and birdsong high diversity soundscapes—for six minutes in an online experiment conducted by the researchers. Before and after the exposure, the subjects also completed digit-span and dual n-back tasks, as well as surveys for sorrow, anxiety, and paranoia.

A Newsweek report says&nbsp;that as the world rapidly urbanises, so does the environment in which people live. Around 70% of the world's population is projected to live in cities by 2050, with certain regions, like Europe, already exceeding this percentage.

Given that urbanisation has been linked to worse mental health outcomes, understanding how the urban environment affects our wellbeing is crucial. However, traditional psychological research usually undervalues the impact of environmental influences on human wellbeing and cognition.

The Lise Meitner Group for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Department Eppendorf of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy are partners with the German researchers, according to Newsweek.

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Have you ever thought why hearing birds chirp in the mornings seems to be so calming? According to a recent study, listening to bird sounds can aid humans in overcoming tension and anxiety.

Have you ever thought why hearing birds chirp in the mornings seems to be so calming? According to a recent study, listening to bird sounds can aid humans in overcoming tension and anxiety. A group of researchers from Germany assessed the impact of urban traffic noise versus natural bird singing on the participants' cognitive and emotional function. Another objective was to assess the impact of lower vs. higher soundscape variety by varying the number of various typical traffic noises or different bird species' songs within the respective soundscapes, according to a study published in the Nature portfolio magazine Scientific Reports. 295 participants were randomly chosen for one of four treatments—traffic noise low, traffic noise high, birdsong low, and birdsong high diversity soundscapes—for six minutes in an online experiment conducted by the researchers. Before and after the exposure, the subjects also completed digit-span and dual n-back tasks, as well as surveys for sorrow, anxiety, and paranoia. A Newsweek report says that as the world rapidly urbanises, so does the environment in which people live. Around 70% of the world's population is projected to live in cities by 2050, with certain regions, like Europe, already exceeding this percentage. Given that urbanisation has been linked to worse mental health outcomes, understanding how the urban environment affects our wellbeing is crucial. However, traditional psychological research usually undervalues the impact of environmental influences on human wellbeing and cognition. The Lise Meitner Group for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Department Eppendorf of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy are partners with the German researchers, according to Newsweek. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The majority of retail employees at an Apple Inc. store in Oklahoma City have decided to unionise, strengthening labour's position at the most valuable firm in the world.

Around 95 of the company's which is housed in the posh Penn Square Mall, cast ballots in an election on Friday night, and the results were tabulated by the US National Labor Relations Board. The Communications Workers of America was elected by the employees, making it the second of Apple's around 270 US stores to unionise.

Following a vote by employees at a Maryland retailer to join the International Association of Machinists in June, the CWA won. This is one of several historic victories this year at formerly union-free US businesses.

In addition to Starbucks Corp., labour organisers have also made headway at Amazon.com Inc., Trader Joe's, and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. The union's success at Starbucks has quickly gone from one early victory in Buffalo, New York, to hundreds more victories nationwide.

“We believe the open, direct and collaborative relationship we have with our valued team members is the best way to provide an excellent experience for our customers, and for our teams,” Apple said in a statement.

“We’re proud to provide our team members with strong compensation and exceptional benefits. Since 2018, we’ve increased our starting rates in the US by 45% and we’ve made many significant enhancements to our industry-leading benefits, including new educational and family support programs.”

Similar to the Machinists' triumph in Towson, Maryland, the Oklahoma vote may inspire Apple employees who have been secretly considering uniting elsewhere to act soon. The campaign's potential to go nationwide is highlighted by the fact that it was successful in a strongly Republican state with a unionisation rate that is only about half that of the US average.

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The majority of retail employees at an Apple Inc. store in Oklahoma City have decided to unionise, strengthening labour's position at the most valuable firm in the world.

The majority of retail employees at an Apple Inc. store in Oklahoma City have decided to unionise, strengthening labour's position at the most valuable firm in the world. Around 95 of the company's which is housed in the posh Penn Square Mall, cast ballots in an election on Friday night, and the results were tabulated by the US National Labor Relations Board. The Communications Workers of America was elected by the employees, making it the second of Apple's around 270 US stores to unionise. Following a vote by employees at a Maryland retailer to join the International Association of Machinists in June, the CWA won. This is one of several historic victories this year at formerly union-free US businesses. In addition to Starbucks Corp., labour organisers have also made headway at Amazon.com Inc., Trader Joe's, and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. The union's success at Starbucks has quickly gone from one early victory in Buffalo, New York, to hundreds more victories nationwide. “We believe the open, direct and collaborative relationship we have with our valued team members is the best way to provide an excellent experience for our customers, and for our teams,” Apple said in a statement. “We’re proud to provide our team members with strong compensation and exceptional benefits. Since 2018, we’ve increased our starting rates in the US by 45% and we’ve made many significant enhancements to our industry-leading benefits, including new educational and family support programs.” Similar to the Machinists' triumph in Towson, Maryland, the Oklahoma vote may inspire Apple employees who have been secretly considering uniting elsewhere to act soon. The campaign's potential to go nationwide is highlighted by the fact that it was successful in a strongly Republican state with a unionisation rate that is only about half that of the US average. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After waking up with a hangover and a $39,317 Uber bill on his debit card, a British ride-share consumer was shocked.

After working a shift at the Buxton Inn in Manchester, England, Oliver Kaplan, 22, booked a cab&nbsp;via the Uber app.&nbsp;He&nbsp;had arranged to meet friends at the nearby pub, Witchwood, which is only four miles away.

“I ordered an&nbsp;Uber&nbsp;like I do most nights on the way home from work and everything seemed normal,” Kaplan told South West News Service about his horrifying bill.

He claims the price quoted on the app was between $11 and $12, which he happily accepted.

“The driver arrived, I got in the&nbsp;Uber&nbsp;and he took me exactly where I was meant to be going,” Kaplan said. “It was a 15-minute journey — tops.”

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Kaplan thought no more of the experience until he received a message from&nbsp;Uber&nbsp;the following morning.

“When I woke up hungover the next morning, the last thing I expected was a charge of over £35,000 [$39,317]!” he exclaimed.

"I ordered an&nbsp;Uber&nbsp;like I do most nights on the way home from work and everything seemed normal," Kaplan told Southwest News Service about his horrifying bill.

The chef quickly contacted&nbsp;Uber’s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-self-reliant-defence-production-china-outranks-india-by-massive-margin-says-study-523753">customer service</a> department through the app to find out about the eye-watering charge, reported the New York Post.

The total amount billed to Kaplan’s card was a whopping £35,427 — or $39,317. Customer service said the amount couldn’t be taken "because I had insufficient funds,” Kaplan claimed, saying&nbsp;Uber&nbsp;employees were initially stumped by the sum.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-finally-reach-amazons-tallest-tree-ever-after-a-treacherous-expedition-523544">Engineers</a> from the company eventually came to the conclusion that Australia had somehow become the drop-off site.

It's unknown what went wrong, but it's conceivable that a mistake led to the location changing from Witchwood, the Manchester bar, to Witchwood, an Australian park in Victoria.

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After waking up with a hangover and a $39,317 Uber bill on his debit card, a British ride-share consumer was shocked. After working a shift at the Buxton Inn in Manchester, England, Oliver Kaplan, 22, booked a cab via the Uber app.

After waking up with a hangover and a $39,317 Uber bill on his debit card, a British ride-share consumer was shocked. After working a shift at the Buxton Inn in Manchester, England, Oliver Kaplan, 22, booked a cab via the Uber app. He had arranged to meet friends at the nearby pub, Witchwood, which is only four miles away. “I ordered an Uber like I do most nights on the way home from work and everything seemed normal,” Kaplan told South West News Service about his horrifying bill. He claims the price quoted on the app was between $11 and $12, which he happily accepted. “The driver arrived, I got in the Uber and he took me exactly where I was meant to be going,” Kaplan said. “It was a 15-minute journey — tops.” Also read | Bengaluru: Uber, Ola, Rapido autos to discontinue in three days, labelled illegal Kaplan thought no more of the experience until he received a message from Uber the following morning. “When I woke up hungover the next morning, the last thing I expected was a charge of over £35,000 [$39,317]!” he exclaimed. "I ordered an Uber like I do most nights on the way home from work and everything seemed normal," Kaplan told Southwest News Service about his horrifying bill. The chef quickly contacted Uber’s customer service department through the app to find out about the eye-watering charge, reported the New York Post. The total amount billed to Kaplan’s card was a whopping £35,427 — or $39,317. Customer service said the amount couldn’t be taken "because I had insufficient funds,” Kaplan claimed, saying Uber employees were initially stumped by the sum. Engineers from the company eventually came to the conclusion that Australia had somehow become the drop-off site. It's unknown what went wrong, but it's conceivable that a mistake led to the location changing from Witchwood, the Manchester bar, to Witchwood, an Australian park in Victoria. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Uber goof-up: UK man charged $39,000 for 15-minute cab ride after drunken night

Every year on October 9, people all over the world commemorate World Post Day to raise awareness of how important the postal service is to daily life. The day also strives to raise public awareness of the beneficial contributions the postal industry has made to global economic and social advancement.

The Universal Postal Union (UPU), which was founded on October 9 in 1874 in Bern, the Swiss capital, celebrates its anniversary this year. The UPU Congress, which met in Tokyo, Japan, in 1969, designated&nbsp;October 9 as the first "World Post Day." Since then, numerous nations have chosen the day to launch or advertise fresh postal goods and services.

World Post Day 2022 will have the theme "Post for Planet."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-to-chair-security-council-meeting-on-monday-reports-523805">The United Nations</a> (UN) - announcing the theme for this year - in a statement said, “Although the circular economy may no longer be a new concept, it is now more clear than ever that we must align with the principles of the circular economy; we must raise awareness of the Post’s potential to tackle the climate crisis, and we must drive overall resource mobilization across sectors.”

World Post Day has been observed in various ways by more than 150 nations. The day is commemorated as a working holiday in certain nations. The UN claims that in some regions, industry workers are also paid for providing good service.

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Many philatelic exhibitions are held on this day, and new stamps and date cancellation marks are also released. The UN listed such events including conferences, seminars, workshops, the posting of World Post Day posters in post offices and other public locations, open days at post offices, mail centres, and postal museums, as well as cultural, sporting, and other leisure activities. Additionally, certain postal administrations offer unique mementos like T-shirts and badges.

On this day in 2015, nations from all around the world vowed to cooperate in order to achieve the sustainable development objectives, which include reversing climate change, eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, and combating inequality and injustice.

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Every year on October 9, people all over the world commemorate World Post Day to raise awareness of how important the postal service is to daily life. The day also strives to raise public awareness of the beneficial contributions the postal industry has made to global economic and social advancement.

Every year on October 9, people all over the world commemorate World Post Day to raise awareness of how important the postal service is to daily life. The day also strives to raise public awareness of the beneficial contributions the postal industry has made to global economic and social advancement. The Universal Postal Union (UPU), which was founded on October 9 in 1874 in Bern, the Swiss capital, celebrates its anniversary this year. The UPU Congress, which met in Tokyo, Japan, in 1969, designated October 9 as the first "World Post Day." Since then, numerous nations have chosen the day to launch or advertise fresh postal goods and services. World Post Day 2022 will have the theme "Post for Planet." The United Nations (UN) - announcing the theme for this year - in a statement said, “Although the circular economy may no longer be a new concept, it is now more clear than ever that we must align with the principles of the circular economy; we must raise awareness of the Post’s potential to tackle the climate crisis, and we must drive overall resource mobilization across sectors.” World Post Day has been observed in various ways by more than 150 nations. The day is commemorated as a working holiday in certain nations. The UN claims that in some regions, industry workers are also paid for providing good service. Also read | Harvey Weinstein back on trial, five years after #MeToo movement shook the world Many philatelic exhibitions are held on this day, and new stamps and date cancellation marks are also released. The UN listed such events including conferences, seminars, workshops, the posting of World Post Day posters in post offices and other public locations, open days at post offices, mail centres, and postal museums, as well as cultural, sporting, and other leisure activities. Additionally, certain postal administrations offer unique mementos like T-shirts and badges. On this day in 2015, nations from all around the world vowed to cooperate in order to achieve the sustainable development objectives, which include reversing climate change, eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, and combating inequality and injustice. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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More than 4,000 law students, both current and past, learned last week that they had been accepted to Northeastern University's law school. Later, the university claimed that the admission letters were mistakenly sent.

A "technical issue" caused the institution to send the "erroneous email" to 205 current candidates on Monday, according to a statement provided to CNN by Northeastern University.

3,930 applicants from the previous year, according to the institution, also received the incorrect email.

“Admissions decisions will not be finalized until later in the academic year,” the statement said.

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The statement claims that the law school "immediately sent a clarifying email addressing the error." There is also individual contact to applicants who have concerns.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-finally-reach-amazons-tallest-tree-ever-after-a-treacherous-expedition-523544">School </a>of Law sincerely regrets this unintentional error and is taking measures to make sure it won't occur again.

According to its website, Boston-based Northeastern University's law school has 234 students registered for the 2022 academic year. 3,877 students in all submitted admissions applications.

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More than 4,000 law students, both current and past, learned last week that they had been accepted to Northeastern University's law school. Later, the university claimed that the admission letters were mistakenly sent.

More than 4,000 law students, both current and past, learned last week that they had been accepted to Northeastern University's law school. Later, the university claimed that the admission letters were mistakenly sent. A "technical issue" caused the institution to send the "erroneous email" to 205 current candidates on Monday, according to a statement provided to CNN by Northeastern University. 3,930 applicants from the previous year, according to the institution, also received the incorrect email. “Admissions decisions will not be finalized until later in the academic year,” the statement said. Also read | Here's why Chinese parents are getting their kids enrolled in Southeast Asian schools The statement claims that the law school "immediately sent a clarifying email addressing the error." There is also individual contact to applicants who have concerns. The School of Law sincerely regrets this unintentional error and is taking measures to make sure it won't occur again. According to its website, Boston-based Northeastern University's law school has 234 students registered for the 2022 academic year. 3,877 students in all submitted admissions applications. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

In a bizarre mistake, Northeastern’s law school sends out 4,000 acceptance letters

A video showing a group of people celebrating the annual Hindu festival of 'Navratri' while blasting songs through the loudspeakers of an electric scooter has gone viral on social media platforms.

A video showing a group of people celebrating the annual Hindu festival of 'Navratri' while blasting songs through the loudspeakers of an electric scooter has gone viral on social media platforms. Reportedly, a netizen named Shreyas Sardesai residing in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Tuesday took to Twitter to share a video where his Ola S1 Pro electric scooter saved the day and the celebratory atmosphere. Sardesai shared a video where a group of people can be seen performing Garba (traditional Indian dance) around a rangoli while the electricity is out. However, the catch is that the in-built speaker of the Ola scooter is blasting the peppy song. "Ola S1 Pro turned out to be savior when lights were out during Navratri celebration . Every one enjoyed navratri with Ola's speakers," Sardesai captioned the post as saying. Ola S1 Pro turned out to be savior when lights were out during Navratri celebration . Every one enjoyed navratri with Ola's speakers #olas1pro #OLA @OlaElectric @bhash pic.twitter.com/Up319nXwVq — Shreyas Sardesai (@shreyas7065) October 4, 2022 × Read more: Rick and Morty fans spot Hong Kong pro-democracy protest codes in new episode As soon as the video was posted, it went viral across social media platforms. Ola boss Bhavish Aggarwal acknowledged the video and quote tweeted the video by saying, "We will build a special navratri mode before next year into MoveOS!" 👌🏼 we will build a special navratri mode before next year into MoveOS! https://t.co/3sBsaUKcad — Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) October 4, 2022 × Meanwhile, the netizens were impressed by Sardesai's quick thinking as well as the multipurpose utility of the scooter. "Your electricity board can ditch you, but you can rely on OLA for e haALO" said one netizen. Meanwhile, another said, "Ola is always a life savior whether it is bad weather with water log or electricity outrage, ola stand tall for their user." During Navratri which is a nine-day long festival culminating with Dussehra, people across India, particularly in the state of Gujarat perform Garba. It brings together the community as people dance and sing their hearts out. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The United Arab Emirates, which already owns the highest tower in the world and has undertaken a daring Mars mission, aspires to become a forerunner in the metaverse's depths.

It was stated that the UAE's economy ministry was opening up shop inside the immersive virtual world that is currently taking shape in a project that was unveiled inside Dubai's dazzling Museum of the Future.

According to officials, anyone who don virtual reality goggles or use other means to enter will find a ministry ready to execute bilateral agreements with other governments and open for business with businesses.

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The UAE's economy minister acknowledged that the metaverse is currently in a "test" phase but that users will soon be able to game, work, and study there.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri was giving a speech at the inaugural Dubai Metaverse Assembly, which was hosted at the museum, whose unique ring-shaped design is flanked by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kuwait-vote-shakes-up-parliament-amid-political-deadlock-521532">Arabic</a> calligraphy.

In order to explore the potential of the metaverse, a network of digital spaces meant to be an extension of the actual world, representatives of tech titans mixed with entrepreneurs and developers.

By easing visa requirements for independent contractors, business owners, and creatives, Dubai hopes to recruit 1,000 blockchain-focused enterprises as it competes to become one of the top 10 metaverse economies in the world.

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The United Arab Emirates, which already owns the highest tower in the world and has undertaken a daring Mars mission, aspires to become a forerunner in the metaverse's depths.

The United Arab Emirates, which already owns the highest tower in the world and has undertaken a daring Mars mission, aspires to become a forerunner in the metaverse's depths. It was stated that the UAE's economy ministry was opening up shop inside the immersive virtual world that is currently taking shape in a project that was unveiled inside Dubai's dazzling Museum of the Future. According to officials, anyone who don virtual reality goggles or use other means to enter will find a ministry ready to execute bilateral agreements with other governments and open for business with businesses. Also read | Mercedes-Benz launches first ‘Made in India’ EQS 580 luxury electric car The UAE's economy minister acknowledged that the metaverse is currently in a "test" phase but that users will soon be able to game, work, and study there. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri was giving a speech at the inaugural Dubai Metaverse Assembly, which was hosted at the museum, whose unique ring-shaped design is flanked by Arabic calligraphy. In order to explore the potential of the metaverse, a network of digital spaces meant to be an extension of the actual world, representatives of tech titans mixed with entrepreneurs and developers. By easing visa requirements for independent contractors, business owners, and creatives, Dubai hopes to recruit 1,000 blockchain-focused enterprises as it competes to become one of the top 10 metaverse economies in the world. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UAE all set to open economy ministry office in metaverse

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Every year on September 29, World Heart Day is observed worldwide as an opportunity to draw attention to growing heart health issues, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the effects of the critical nature of heart care.

This day came into effect between the World Health Federation and the World Health Organisation. The day was founded to increase awareness regarding different cardiovascular diseases and conditions.&nbsp;

The concept was first developed by Antoni Bayes de Luna, who presided over the World Heart Federation from 1997 to 1999. The day was first observed on September 24, 2000.&nbsp;However, up until 2011, the day was later designated as September 29. Over 90 nations came together to celebrate the global event.

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The theme for this year is "Use Heart, For Every Heart."

'Use&nbsp;heart' means thinking differently, making appropriate choices, taking courageous actions, and engaging with this critical issue.

For every heart, it emphasises "FOR" and shifts the focus of the campaign from the activities themselves to the people who will benefit from it, allowing the drive to be more significant.

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The ultimate goal of this day is to raise awareness of the behaviours that can prevent people from being predisposed to cardiovascular diseases and provide people with the necessary skills to manage potential risks related to the eminent organ of the body.&nbsp;

Due to the rising incidence of heart attacks and other related instances, they have gained attention as more and more individuals are now struggling with heart-related problems.&nbsp;

Everyone, regardless of age, should be aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and proper diet.

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Every year on September 29, World Heart Day is observed worldwide as an opportunity to draw attention to growing heart health issues, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the effects of the critical nature of heart care.

Every year on September 29, World Heart Day is observed worldwide as an opportunity to draw attention to growing heart health issues, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the effects of the critical nature of heart care. This day came into effect between the World Health Federation and the World Health Organisation. The day was founded to increase awareness regarding different cardiovascular diseases and conditions. The concept was first developed by Antoni Bayes de Luna, who presided over the World Heart Federation from 1997 to 1999. The day was first observed on September 24, 2000. However, up until 2011, the day was later designated as September 29. Over 90 nations came together to celebrate the global event. Also read | Watch: World's oldest heart dating back 380 million years discovered in Australia The theme for this year is "Use Heart, For Every Heart." 'Use heart' means thinking differently, making appropriate choices, taking courageous actions, and engaging with this critical issue. For every heart, it emphasises "FOR" and shifts the focus of the campaign from the activities themselves to the people who will benefit from it, allowing the drive to be more significant. Also read | Drink multiple cups of tea, lower diabetes & heart disease risk, study reveals The ultimate goal of this day is to raise awareness of the behaviours that can prevent people from being predisposed to cardiovascular diseases and provide people with the necessary skills to manage potential risks related to the eminent organ of the body. Due to the rising incidence of heart attacks and other related instances, they have gained attention as more and more individuals are now struggling with heart-related problems. Everyone, regardless of age, should be aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and proper diet. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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One of the largest studies of its kind published in the British&nbsp;Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that regular exercise with weights can lower the risk of premature death.

The research found that those who did 'regular' weightlifting had a 14 per cent lower risk while those who met the aerobic activity levels had a 32 per cent lower risk of premature death.

The study also added that adults who reported meeting the aerobic activity guidelines and weightlifting at least one or two times every week were found to have a 41 per cent&nbsp;to 47 per cent&nbsp;lower risk of premature death.

To arrive at the numbers, US’s National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland examined the research data from almost 100,000 US adults that took part in the study, spread across more than nine years.

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Reportedly, the study took participants who had an average age of 71 and asked them about the kind of exercise regimen they partake in. While 23&nbsp;per cent reported having been involved in weightlifting, 16 per cent said they used weights at least one time to six times a week.&nbsp;

Over&nbsp;the next 9.6 years of the study, more than 28,447 deaths were reported with the researchers observing that participants who did weightlifting&nbsp;had a 9 per cent&nbsp;lower “all-cause mortality risk”

The researchers stated that using weights in a workout can make a body leaner as total lean mass is independently associated with a lower risk of premature death.

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“Our finding that mortality risk appeared to be lowest for those who participated in both types of exercise provides strong support for current recommendations to engage in both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities,” said the authors of the study.&nbsp;

In conclusion, adults were urged to do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity workout a week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity workout.&nbsp;

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One of the largest studies of its kind published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that regular exercise with weights can lower the risk of premature death.

One of the largest studies of its kind published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that regular exercise with weights can lower the risk of premature death. The research found that those who did 'regular' weightlifting had a 14 per cent lower risk while those who met the aerobic activity levels had a 32 per cent lower risk of premature death. The study also added that adults who reported meeting the aerobic activity guidelines and weightlifting at least one or two times every week were found to have a 41 per cent to 47 per cent lower risk of premature death. To arrive at the numbers, US’s National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland examined the research data from almost 100,000 US adults that took part in the study, spread across more than nine years. Read more: Exercising regularly and engaging socially helps you with ageing, says expert Reportedly, the study took participants who had an average age of 71 and asked them about the kind of exercise regimen they partake in. While 23 per cent reported having been involved in weightlifting, 16 per cent said they used weights at least one time to six times a week. Over the next 9.6 years of the study, more than 28,447 deaths were reported with the researchers observing that participants who did weightlifting had a 9 per cent lower “all-cause mortality risk” The researchers stated that using weights in a workout can make a body leaner as total lean mass is independently associated with a lower risk of premature death. Read more: Minutes of daily breathing exercises can lower blood pressure, study finds “Our finding that mortality risk appeared to be lowest for those who participated in both types of exercise provides strong support for current recommendations to engage in both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities,” said the authors of the study. In conclusion, adults were urged to do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity workout a week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity workout. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Weight exercise can lower risk of premature death: Study

Absolutely no offense to any language or people as we are one world. But strictly from Indian perspective, patients are often forced to think that Indian doctors have to complete a mandatory ancient Egyptian language course while learning medicine. The hieroglyphic writing on medical prescriptions is for the chemist's eyes only as it is only he (or she) who can de-code the apparent gibberish.

In simpler words, doctors (generally) have (very) bad handwriting.

It is hence a breath of fresh air, a sweet surprise and whatnot when you can actually read a prescription. More so when the handwriting is highest degree of neat. Dr Nithin Narayanan is gaining online fame for this very reason.

Dr Narayanan works at a Community Health Centre (CHC) in southern Indian state of Kerala. A medical prescription written by him has gone viral online for neat handwriting. What's more, the letters are all capital!

While speaking with news outlet Asianet, he said that he liked to write and his handwriting was neat since he was a child.

“My sister used to make me write in four-lined notebooks when I was a child. I love writing, so even when I write a prescription I try to write in block letters.” he said.

It is perhaps quite possible that prescriptions handwritten by Dr Narayanan are not only saving lives of the patients but also saving chemists from a trip to eye doctor.

In all seriousness though, his effort is laudable as while working in community health centre, one deals with grassroots of society. A clean, neatly written prescription is likely to reduce confusion and help in dispensation of correct medicines.

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Absolutely no offense to any language or people as we are one world. But strictly from Indian perspective, patients are often forced to think that Indian doctors have to complete a mandatory ancient Egyptian language course while learning medicine.

Absolutely no offense to any language or people as we are one world. But strictly from Indian perspective, patients are often forced to think that Indian doctors have to complete a mandatory ancient Egyptian language course while learning medicine. The hieroglyphic writing on medical prescriptions is for the chemist's eyes only as it is only he (or she) who can de-code the apparent gibberish. In simpler words, doctors (generally) have (very) bad handwriting. It is hence a breath of fresh air, a sweet surprise and whatnot when you can actually read a prescription. More so when the handwriting is highest degree of neat. Dr Nithin Narayanan is gaining online fame for this very reason. Dr Narayanan works at a Community Health Centre (CHC) in southern Indian state of Kerala. A medical prescription written by him has gone viral online for neat handwriting. What's more, the letters are all capital! While speaking with news outlet Asianet, he said that he liked to write and his handwriting was neat since he was a child. “My sister used to make me write in four-lined notebooks when I was a child. I love writing, so even when I write a prescription I try to write in block letters.” he said. It is perhaps quite possible that prescriptions handwritten by Dr Narayanan are not only saving lives of the patients but also saving chemists from a trip to eye doctor. In all seriousness though, his effort is laudable as while working in community health centre, one deals with grassroots of society. A clean, neatly written prescription is likely to reduce confusion and help in dispensation of correct medicines. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

This doc writes super-neat prescriptions, and one is now viral

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TikTok has removed postings marketing migraine and epilepsy medications to those under the age of 18 as weight loss aids, following complaints that hosting them posed a risk to the health of young people.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;social media site took action when the Pharmaceutical Journal reported that users were being given prescription medications as diet tablets.

Despite being listed as a female under 16, the journal discovered that adverts for epilepsy, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-severe-victorian-disease-is-making-a-comeback-in-uk-warns-nhs-read-all-about-the-symptoms-and-more-518353">alcohol</a> and addiction, and migraine medications were marketed to a TikTok user.

The prescription medicines that were most frequently referenced in the posts were the appetite suppressant phentermine and its products. In the UK, phentermine is not authorised for use.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-fda-warns-against-viral-tiktok-challenge-where-people-cook-food-with-cold-medicine-518410">US FDA warns against viral TikTok challenge where people cook food with flu medicine&nbsp;</a>

The journal discovered that during 90 minutes of monitoring the platform's output, 31 of the top 100 posts encouraged the usage of diet pills by those seeking to lose weight. However, medical professionals opined that doing this could injure people of all ages and was "totally improper." Some of the medications TikTok advertised have been connected to major negative effects like birth abnormalities.

The journal claimed TikTok did remove some videos, but not every one it had discovered. The hashtag "diet pills" had been examined, and "several accounts" that sold weight-loss medications had been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-restricts-access-to-instagram-amid-intensifying-protests-518548">blocked</a>, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, TikTok came under fire for allowing cannabis-based treats that were altered to resemble Skittles and Haribo candy packages to be sold on its platform.

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TikTok has removed postings marketing migraine and epilepsy medications to those under the age of 18 as weight loss aids, following complaints that hosting them posed a risk to the health of young people.

TikTok has removed postings marketing migraine and epilepsy medications to those under the age of 18 as weight loss aids, following complaints that hosting them posed a risk to the health of young people. The social media site took action when the Pharmaceutical Journal reported that users were being given prescription medications as diet tablets. Despite being listed as a female under 16, the journal discovered that adverts for epilepsy, alcohol and addiction, and migraine medications were marketed to a TikTok user. The prescription medicines that were most frequently referenced in the posts were the appetite suppressant phentermine and its products. In the UK, phentermine is not authorised for use. Also read | US FDA warns against viral TikTok challenge where people cook food with flu medicine The journal discovered that during 90 minutes of monitoring the platform's output, 31 of the top 100 posts encouraged the usage of diet pills by those seeking to lose weight. However, medical professionals opined that doing this could injure people of all ages and was "totally improper." Some of the medications TikTok advertised have been connected to major negative effects like birth abnormalities. The journal claimed TikTok did remove some videos, but not every one it had discovered. The hashtag "diet pills" had been examined, and "several accounts" that sold weight-loss medications had been blocked, as reported by the Guardian. On Wednesday, TikTok came under fire for allowing cannabis-based treats that were altered to resemble Skittles and Haribo candy packages to be sold on its platform. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

TikTok under fire for promoting weight loss aids to children

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