A California couple on their honeymoon in Hawaii filed a US$5 million lawsuit against a snorkeling firm after they claimed to have been abandoned&nbsp;in the water for almost an hour. The duo&nbsp;claimed that the&nbsp;snorkeling tour group left them in the water, forcing them to swim to land.

The episode&nbsp;happened in September 2021 when Elizabeth Webster and her husband, Alexander Burckle, visited the little island of Lanai, which is close to Maui, to go snorkeling. The couple described their horrific experience in a federal lawsuit they filed last month. According to NBC News, they were among the 44 people boarding the Sail Maui&nbsp;for the Lanai Coast snorkel trip.

The couple claimed in their complaint that the captain told them they would stay anchored there for roughly an hour before moving on to the next destination. About an hour later, as the couple began to head back to the boat as the waves became choppy. But to their surprise, the Maui Sail Company vessel was no longer there.

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The pair attempted to stay afloat and send out distress calls after realising that the boat had departed, but they finally found themselves in much deeper, choppier water, according to the New York Post. The duo "were beginning to panic and were struggling to swim in the ocean conditions," they said in their lawsuit. "They feared that drowning was imminent," the suit added.

The duo "were beginning to panic and were struggling to swim in the ocean conditions," they said in their lawsuit. "They feared that drowning was imminent," the suit added.

They&nbsp;ultimately succeeded in reaching the coast of Lanai, but&nbsp;were "fatigued and exhausted" by the time they got to the island. They got assistance from an islander who provided them with water and allowed them to use their phone.&nbsp;

The claim also alleged that the staff failed to accurately count everyone who had returned fromsnorkelingg.

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A California couple on their honeymoon in Hawaii filed a US$5 million lawsuit against a snorkeling firm after they claimed to have been abandoned in the water for almost an hour.

A California couple on their honeymoon in Hawaii filed a US$5 million lawsuit against a snorkeling firm after they claimed to have been abandoned in the water for almost an hour. The duo claimed that the snorkeling tour group left them in the water, forcing them to swim to land. The episode happened in September 2021 when Elizabeth Webster and her husband, Alexander Burckle, visited the little island of Lanai, which is close to Maui, to go snorkeling. The couple described their horrific experience in a federal lawsuit they filed last month. According to NBC News, they were among the 44 people boarding the Sail Maui for the Lanai Coast snorkel trip. The couple claimed in their complaint that the captain told them they would stay anchored there for roughly an hour before moving on to the next destination. About an hour later, as the couple began to head back to the boat as the waves became choppy. But to their surprise, the Maui Sail Company vessel was no longer there. ALSO READ | 'I love him very much': When Putin's rumoured girlfriend went candid about her 'ideal man' The pair attempted to stay afloat and send out distress calls after realising that the boat had departed, but they finally found themselves in much deeper, choppier water, according to the New York Post. The duo "were beginning to panic and were struggling to swim in the ocean conditions," they said in their lawsuit. "They feared that drowning was imminent," the suit added. The duo "were beginning to panic and were struggling to swim in the ocean conditions," they said in their lawsuit. "They feared that drowning was imminent," the suit added. They ultimately succeeded in reaching the coast of Lanai, but were "fatigued and exhausted" by the time they got to the island. They got assistance from an islander who provided them with water and allowed them to use their phone. The claim also alleged that the staff failed to accurately count everyone who had returned fromsnorkelingg. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US: Couple sues snorkeling company of $5 million for abandoning them in the middle of the ocean

With an aim to repair the relations which were impeded during the US invasion 20 years ago, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin paid a surprise visit to Iraq on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Upon his arrival in the country, the defence secretary while taking to Twitter wrote, "Wheels down in Baghdad. I’m here to reaffirm the U.S.-Iraq strategic partnership as we move toward a more secure, stable, and sovereign Iraq."&nbsp;

The visit by the Pentagon chief comes just ahead of the 20th anniversary of the invasion that resulted in the killings of many Iraqi civilians.&nbsp;

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Austin led the 3rd Infantry Division during the invasion in 2003. Later, he again returned to Baghdad in 2008 for a little over a year. Finally, Austin was deployed to Iraq once again in late 2010 as the top commander. With his experience as a combat leader, Austin oversaw the troops' withdrawal from Iraq. He also assured a deep comittment for safety and dignity of Iraqi people along with equal economic opportunity for all of them.&nbsp;

The withdrawal of US troops led to a significant rise of Daesh in the country.&nbsp;

Austin said, "Now, our defence cooperation against Daesh is a key pillar of our bilateral relationship, and the United States remains committed to this fight in support of Iraq's security and the security of the entire region."

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"We'll continue to increase inter-operability among our - among our - allies and partners, and we'll continue working to accomplish this mission together," he added.&nbsp;

US presently has 2,500 troops in Iraq deployed to combat the Islamic State.&nbsp;Over this, the Pentagon chief said that US forces are ready to remain in Iraq at the invitation of the government of Iraq.&nbsp;

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"Now, these forces are operating in a non-combat, advise, assist and enable role to support the Iraqi led fight against terrorism." He said that US is focused on the mission of defeating Daesh and its presence in the region has no other purpose.&nbsp;

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With an aim to repair the relations which were impeded during the US invasion 20 years ago, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin paid a surprise visit to Iraq on Tuesday. Upon his arrival in the country, the defence secretary while taking to Twitter wrote, "Wheels down in Baghdad. I’m here to reaffirm the U.S.-Iraq strategic partnership as we move toward a more secure, stable, and sovereign Iraq." The visit by the Pentagon chief comes just ahead of the 20th anniversary of the invasion that resulted in the killings of many Iraqi civilians. Also Read | First Brussels suicide bombing victim, now a Paralympian, testifies Austin led the 3rd Infantry Division during the invasion in 2003. Later, he again returned to Baghdad in 2008 for a little over a year. Finally, Austin was deployed to Iraq once again in late 2010 as the top commander. With his experience as a combat leader, Austin oversaw the troops' withdrawal from Iraq. He also assured a deep comittment for safety and dignity of Iraqi people along with equal economic opportunity for all of them. The withdrawal of US troops led to a significant rise of Daesh in the country. Austin said, "Now, our defence cooperation against Daesh is a key pillar of our bilateral relationship, and the United States remains committed to this fight in support of Iraq's security and the security of the entire region." Also Read | Germany planning to ban Huawei, ZTE from parts of 5G networks: Paper "We'll continue to increase inter-operability among our - among our - allies and partners, and we'll continue working to accomplish this mission together," he added. US presently has 2,500 troops in Iraq deployed to combat the Islamic State. Over this, the Pentagon chief said that US forces are ready to remain in Iraq at the invitation of the government of Iraq. Watch | Why is Estonia's election result important for Ukraine? "Now, these forces are operating in a non-combat, advise, assist and enable role to support the Iraqi led fight against terrorism." He said that US is focused on the mission of defeating Daesh and its presence in the region has no other purpose. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Four U.S. citizens have been kidnapped in Mexico. The Americans had just crossed over into Mexico when gunmen fired at the vehicle they were traveling in and directed them into another vehicle.

Four American citizens travelling to Mexico kidnapped at gunpoint

Climate activists against the proposed Willow oil and gas drilling project in the northwest U.S. State of Alaska have started online protests as the Biden administration mulls greenlighting it.

Climate activists rally against Alaska oil project as Biden administration faces dilemma

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Indian American tech sector entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy who announced his 2024 U.S presidential bid last week said that if he gets elected he would ban all those U.S companies that are doing business with China.

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An Indian student travelling on&nbsp;an American Airlines flight from New York, United States to New Delhi allegedly urinated on a fellow passenger mid-air while he was intoxicated. The incident occurred on Saturday (March 4), an official told ANI on Sunday. The accused was later identified as 21-year-old Arya Vohra and has since been banned by the airlines. He was detained by the Delhi Police upon arrival who assured “strongest possible action” against him and have since registered a case.&nbsp;

What happened?

The incident took place on American Airlines’ flight AA292 travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport which landed safely at 9:50 pm (late Saturday), said a statement by American Airlines, reported ANI.&nbsp;

It added, “Upon aircraft arrival, the purser informed that the passenger was heavily intoxicated, and was not adhering to crew instructions on board. He was repeatedly arguing with the operating crew, was not willing to be seated and continuously endangering the safety of crew and aircraft and after disturbing the safety of fellow passengers, finally urinated on pax seated on 15G.”&nbsp;

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The airline company has since imposed a ban on the accused from flying on any of its flights in the future, reported ANI, while the fellow passenger who was allegedly urinated on is said to be a US citizen. Prior to landing at the Delhi airport, the American Airlines pilot contacted the ATC informing them about an unruly passenger on board and sought security personnel.

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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel took him out of the aircraft and said that the passenger misbehaved with the CISF personnel too, an airport official told ANI. A complaint was also registered with the Delhi Police who said that Vohra was a student in the US and a resident of the Defence Colony&nbsp;in the capital city.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Speaking about the complaint filed by the American Airlines, Devesh Kumar Mahla, DCP, IGI Airport told ANI, “They stated that he did not behave properly and created a nuisance and also urinated on the co-passenger. On the basis of the complaint we are contemplating action under IPC and Civil Aviation Act.” He added that they will take the “strongest action possible” against him to deter other flyers from such behaviour in the future.&nbsp;

“A case has been registered in the matter. We will do our best in this case. The accused Arya Vohra has been released,” the police official told ANI. According to the DCP, the airline has submitted a written complaint while the victim has not come forward, however, action will be taken on the basis of the statement by American Airlines.&nbsp;

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“We have got a report from the concerned airline. They seem to have handled the situation professionally and taken all appropriate action,” an official from the Indian aviation regulatory body told ANI. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DCGA) has also sought a detailed report of the incident from the airline.&nbsp;

This comes months after a passenger travelling from New York to New Delhi on an Air India flight allegedly urinated on a female co-passenger who was in her 70s. The man later identified as Shankar Mishra was also said to be inebriated when the incident took place in November&nbsp;last year. 
 
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An Indian student travelling on an American Airlines flight from New York, United States to New Delhi allegedly urinated on a fellow passenger mid-air while he was intoxicated. The incident occurred on Saturday (March 4), an official told ANI on Sunday. The accused was later identified as 21-year-old Arya Vohra and has since been banned by the airlines. He was detained by the Delhi Police upon arrival who assured “strongest possible action” against him and have since registered a case. What happened? The incident took place on American Airlines’ flight AA292 travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport which landed safely at 9:50 pm (late Saturday), said a statement by American Airlines, reported ANI. It added, “Upon aircraft arrival, the purser informed that the passenger was heavily intoxicated, and was not adhering to crew instructions on board. He was repeatedly arguing with the operating crew, was not willing to be seated and continuously endangering the safety of crew and aircraft and after disturbing the safety of fellow passengers, finally urinated on pax seated on 15G.” Student allegedly urinates on a fellow passenger on JFR-DeL American Airlines flight on March 4 Upon aircraft arrival, Purser informed that pax was heavily intoxicated. He urinated on pax seated on 15G,” American Airlines said in a complaint. — ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2023 × The airline company has since imposed a ban on the accused from flying on any of its flights in the future, reported ANI, while the fellow passenger who was allegedly urinated on is said to be a US citizen. Prior to landing at the Delhi airport, the American Airlines pilot contacted the ATC informing them about an unruly passenger on board and sought security personnel. Detention and aftermath The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel took him out of the aircraft and said that the passenger misbehaved with the CISF personnel too, an airport official told ANI. A complaint was also registered with the Delhi Police who said that Vohra was a student in the US and a resident of the Defence Colony in the capital city. ALSO READ | Air India 'pee-gate': Who is Shankar Mishra, the man accused of urinating on an elderly co-passenger Speaking about the complaint filed by the American Airlines, Devesh Kumar Mahla, DCP, IGI Airport told ANI, “They stated that he did not behave properly and created a nuisance and also urinated on the co-passenger. On the basis of the complaint we are contemplating action under IPC and Civil Aviation Act.” He added that they will take the “strongest action possible” against him to deter other flyers from such behaviour in the future. “A case has been registered in the matter. We will do our best in this case. The accused Arya Vohra has been released,” the police official told ANI. According to the DCP, the airline has submitted a written complaint while the victim has not come forward, however, action will be taken on the basis of the statement by American Airlines. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Have you heard of “Peegate”? “We have got a report from the concerned airline. They seem to have handled the situation professionally and taken all appropriate action,” an official from the Indian aviation regulatory body told ANI. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DCGA) has also sought a detailed report of the incident from the airline. This comes months after a passenger travelling from New York to New Delhi on an Air India flight allegedly urinated on a female co-passenger who was in her 70s. The man later identified as Shankar Mishra was also said to be inebriated when the incident took place in November last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Turkey on Monday (March 6) summoned US Ambassador Jeff Flake to convey him of its discomfort over a top US general's visit to northeast Syria, said Reuters quoting a foreign ministry source.

On March 4, US Army General Mark Milley, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff made an unannounced visit to Syria. He reviewed nearly eight-year-old US mission to an area controlled by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).&nbsp;

Turkey sees the People's Protection Units (YPG), the spearhead of the SDF, as the Syrian wing of the outlawed separatist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and considers both as terrorist organisations.

The United States and the European Union have also designated the PKK as a terrorist group, but not the YPG.

The SDF has played a key role in defeating Islamic State across Syria. However, US support for SDF has been a source of tension with Turkey for years.

During his unannounced visit to Syria, General Milley had said that US mission in Syria was still worth the risk.

"I happen to think that's important," Milley said.

"So I think that an enduring defeat of ISIS and continuing to support our friends and allies in the region ... I think those are important tasks that can be done."

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Turkey on Monday (March 6) summoned US Ambassador Jeff Flake to convey him of its discomfort over a top US general's visit to northeast Syria, said Reuters quoting a foreign ministry source. On March 4, US Army General Mark Milley, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff made an unannounced visit to Syria. He reviewed nearly eight-year-old US mission to an area controlled by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Turkey sees the People's Protection Units (YPG), the spearhead of the SDF, as the Syrian wing of the outlawed separatist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and considers both as terrorist organisations. The United States and the European Union have also designated the PKK as a terrorist group, but not the YPG. The SDF has played a key role in defeating Islamic State across Syria. However, US support for SDF has been a source of tension with Turkey for years. During his unannounced visit to Syria, General Milley had said that US mission in Syria was still worth the risk. "I happen to think that's important," Milley said. "So I think that an enduring defeat of ISIS and continuing to support our friends and allies in the region ... I think those are important tasks that can be done." (With inputs from agencies) 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 ×

Turkey: US enovy summoned after top general's unannounced visit to Syria

US Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made an unannounced visit to Syria and said on Saturday (March 4) that US deployment to Syria is still worth the risk. Milley visited a base to meet US troops in the country's northeast. He assessed efforts to prevent a resurgence of the militant group and review safeguards for American forces against attacks, including from drones.

US is fighting Islamic State in Syria and is also opposed to Syrian government led by President Bashar al-Assad.

While Islamic State is a shadow of the group that ruled over a third of Syria and Iraq in a Caliphate declared in 2014, hundreds of fighters are still camped in desolate areas where neither the U.S.-led coalition nor the Syrian army, with support from Russia and Iranian-backed militias, exert full control.

Thousands of other Islamic State fighters are in detention facilities guarded by Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, America's key ally in the country.

American officials say that Islamic State could still regenerate into a major threat.

Asked by reporters traveling with him if he believed the Syria mission was worth the risk, Milley tied the mission to the security of the United States and its allies, saying: "If you think that that's important, then the answer is 'Yes.'"

"I happen to think that's important," Milley said.

"So I think that an enduring defeat of ISIS and continuing to support our friends and allies in the region ... I think those are important tasks that can be done."

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US Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made an unannounced visit to Syria and said on Saturday (March 4) that US deployment to Syria is still worth the risk. Milley visited a base to meet US troops in the country's northeast. He assessed efforts to prevent a resurgence of the militant group and review safeguards for American forces against attacks, including from drones. US is fighting Islamic State in Syria and is also opposed to Syrian government led by President Bashar al-Assad. While Islamic State is a shadow of the group that ruled over a third of Syria and Iraq in a Caliphate declared in 2014, hundreds of fighters are still camped in desolate areas where neither the U.S.-led coalition nor the Syrian army, with support from Russia and Iranian-backed militias, exert full control. Thousands of other Islamic State fighters are in detention facilities guarded by Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, America's key ally in the country. American officials say that Islamic State could still regenerate into a major threat. Asked by reporters traveling with him if he believed the Syria mission was worth the risk, Milley tied the mission to the security of the United States and its allies, saying: "If you think that that's important, then the answer is 'Yes.'" "I happen to think that's important," Milley said. "So I think that an enduring defeat of ISIS and continuing to support our friends and allies in the region ... I think those are important tasks that can be done." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Indian-American tech sector entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who announced&nbsp;his 2024 US presidential bid last week, said that if he gets elected he would ban all those US companies that are doing business with China.

"I think it is important, to be honest. If we want to declare independence from China, that means we got to be willing to ban most US businesses from doing business in China until the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) falls or until the CCP radically reforms itself. Because there is no easy way out other than taking that band-aid and ripping it right off," he said during his address to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).&nbsp;

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CPAC is one of the most significant annual events for GOP leaders to lay the preliminary groundwork for potential presidential campaigns. CPAC is one of the most important yearly gatherings for GOP leaders to build the foundation for prospective presidential bids.&nbsp;

In addition, the 37-year-old Ramaswamy has floated ideas including dissolving the FBI and the US Department of Education.

"I have already said last week, the first agency we will shut down and need to shut down in the United States is the US Department of Education. It has no reason to exist. Never should have existed."

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"And today, I am ready to announce the second government agency that I will shut down in this country we should have done this at least 60 years ago. It has hurt Republicans and Democrats alike. We are going to get it done as finally, it is time to shut down the FBI in America and create something new to take its place because we are done with the J Edgar Hoover legacy to let this be a self-governing nation again," he said.

The event was closed Saturday with Former US President Donald Trump's address to fellow Republicans. He spoke for over 90 minutes at Gaylord National Resort &amp; Convention Center in Maryland following remarks from former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday.&nbsp;

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Trump raised questions on a few of US President Joe Biden's initiatives. He vowed to put a stop to the Ukrainian War and reduce US funding to other countries if he gets elected.

Some of Trump's alleged primary rivals reportedly turned down invites to the gathering, most notably Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.&nbsp;DeSantis, a former CPAC speaker, is regarded as Trump's greatest danger if he enters the race.

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Indian-American tech sector entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who announced his 2024 US presidential bid last week, said that if he gets elected he would ban all those US companies that are doing business with China.

Indian-American tech sector entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who announced his 2024 US presidential bid last week, said that if he gets elected he would ban all those US companies that are doing business with China. "I think it is important, to be honest. If we want to declare independence from China, that means we got to be willing to ban most US businesses from doing business in China until the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) falls or until the CCP radically reforms itself. Because there is no easy way out other than taking that band-aid and ripping it right off," he said during his address to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Also Read | Mauritian Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo praises India's leadership at G20, highlights impact of Ukraine conflict CPAC is one of the most significant annual events for GOP leaders to lay the preliminary groundwork for potential presidential campaigns. CPAC is one of the most important yearly gatherings for GOP leaders to build the foundation for prospective presidential bids. In addition, the 37-year-old Ramaswamy has floated ideas including dissolving the FBI and the US Department of Education. "I have already said last week, the first agency we will shut down and need to shut down in the United States is the US Department of Education. It has no reason to exist. Never should have existed." Also Read | South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor sees India's G20 leadership as opportunity for Global South "And today, I am ready to announce the second government agency that I will shut down in this country we should have done this at least 60 years ago. It has hurt Republicans and Democrats alike. We are going to get it done as finally, it is time to shut down the FBI in America and create something new to take its place because we are done with the J Edgar Hoover legacy to let this be a self-governing nation again," he said. The event was closed Saturday with Former US President Donald Trump's address to fellow Republicans. He spoke for over 90 minutes at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland following remarks from former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday. Watch | South Africa's Foreign Minister speaks to WION on India ties, Russia Ukraine conflict Trump raised questions on a few of US President Joe Biden's initiatives. He vowed to put a stop to the Ukrainian War and reduce US funding to other countries if he gets elected. Some of Trump's alleged primary rivals reportedly turned down invites to the gathering, most notably Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, a former CPAC speaker, is regarded as Trump's greatest danger if he enters the race. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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As the war in Ukraine is raging, two Ukrainian pilots are undergoing an evaluation in the US. They are being assessed to see how long they would take to fly fighter aircraft including F-16s. This is a sharp hint that Ukraine might soon get fighter jets in its arsenal, which has been denied until now by the Western allies.

Ukrainian pilots undergo evaluation program to see how long they would take for flying fighter jets

Scientists have stressed there is a need to end a colonial approach to space exploration. They have said that human beings boldly going into space should echo the guiding principle of Captain James Kirk’s Star Trek crew by resisting the urge to interfere. According to a report by The Guardian on Saturday (March 4), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has made no secret of the desire to mine the moon for metals and China is also keen to extract lunar resources.&nbsp;

NASA has sped up its quest to beat China with regard to mining metals on the moon, in what is being seen as a space race between Washington and Beijing.&nbsp;

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Dr Pamela Conrad of the Carnegie Institution of Science said that the focus should shift away from seeking to exploit discoveries. “If we were willing to seize that as not just a possibility, but an imperative then oddly enough, the Star Trek series and culture becomes a prime directive for how we could explore space: seeking not to interfere," Dr Conrad said on Saturday ahead of a panel event in Washington DC.&nbsp;

Dr Conrad said that rather than setting out to own or take resources from space, human beings should endeavour to be “gentle explorers”. “Regardless of who or what is out there, that attitude of exploration being almost synonymous with exploitation gives one a different perspective as you approach to the task,” she said, The Guardian reported.&nbsp;

She added that if something that is not here on Earth is seen as a resource, just ripe to be exploited, then that perpetuates colonialism.&nbsp;

Another scientist Dr Hilding Neilson said that in Canada, Indigenous people had rights and responsibilities to unceded and treaty land, with the absence of a height limit.&nbsp;

Dr Nielson said that such people had deep connections with bodies such as the moon. “Part of that connection is inherent to the culture and the way of living and way of knowing,” the scientist said, adding any damage to these bodies was a concern.&nbsp;

Those working on space missions, such as NASA's ''Artemis Program", should engage with Indigenous people in advance, the scientist added. He also stressed the need to move away from the rhetoric around building colonies on the moon or other planets.&nbsp;

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Scientists have stressed there is a need to end a colonial approach to space exploration. They have said that human beings boldly going into space should echo the guiding principle of Captain James Kirk’s Star Trek crew by resisting the urge to interfere. According to a report by The Guardian on Saturday (March 4), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has made no secret of the desire to mine the moon for metals and China is also keen to extract lunar resources. NASA has sped up its quest to beat China with regard to mining metals on the moon, in what is being seen as a space race between Washington and Beijing. ALSO READ | Moon is slowly moving away from Earth. Here’s why Dr Pamela Conrad of the Carnegie Institution of Science said that the focus should shift away from seeking to exploit discoveries. “If we were willing to seize that as not just a possibility, but an imperative then oddly enough, the Star Trek series and culture becomes a prime directive for how we could explore space: seeking not to interfere," Dr Conrad said on Saturday ahead of a panel event in Washington DC. Dr Conrad said that rather than setting out to own or take resources from space, human beings should endeavour to be “gentle explorers”. “Regardless of who or what is out there, that attitude of exploration being almost synonymous with exploitation gives one a different perspective as you approach to the task,” she said, The Guardian reported. She added that if something that is not here on Earth is seen as a resource, just ripe to be exploited, then that perpetuates colonialism. Another scientist Dr Hilding Neilson said that in Canada, Indigenous people had rights and responsibilities to unceded and treaty land, with the absence of a height limit. Dr Nielson said that such people had deep connections with bodies such as the moon. “Part of that connection is inherent to the culture and the way of living and way of knowing,” the scientist said, adding any damage to these bodies was a concern. Those working on space missions, such as NASA's ''Artemis Program", should engage with Indigenous people in advance, the scientist added. He also stressed the need to move away from the rhetoric around building colonies on the moon or other planets. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Banners supporting former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Presidential election 2024, dominated the three-day-long conservative political action conference event. Jair Bolsonaro, the controversial ex-President of Brazil also attended the event. Republican candidature hopefuls Nikki Haley and Ron de Santis were among the others who participated.

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Megan Cassidy, a resident of Kissimmee, Florida, set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days to run an ultra marathon. She finished the race over the course of 23 days and covered 31.1 miles, or about 50 kilometers, as reported by the Hindustan Times.

According to the Guinness World Record, "The most consecutive days to run an ultra marathon distance (female) is 23, and was achieved by Megan Cassidy (USA) in Orlando, Florida, USA, from December 17, 2022 to January 8, 2023."

Cassidy beat the previous record of 22 days and intended to go much longer, but she was forced to give up on her quest to return to work.

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"Running every day like that, it's not so bad because you keep up with it. There are days when it gets kind of lonely. But I'd wear a bib and tell people about what I was doing, and people loved hearing about it,"&nbsp;she said while speaking to a local news channel.

She also discussed the diet she used to succeed and how her partner encouraged her to consume at least a quarter of a pan of lasagna every day.

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&nbsp;“I decided to visit them because I was severely dehydrated during a previous attempt of breaking a record. When I told them what I was planning to do, they were so supportive and gave me complimentary hydration to help me succeed. For this, I am extremely grateful as it made a huge difference and helped me recover better,” she said as reported by The Morning Journal.

Cassidy also gave The DRIPBar credit for all the help she had in setting the record.

Cassidy has completed more than 100 marathons to date, including the prestigious ones in Boston, Chicago, Berlin, and London. She will be awarded a&nbsp;runner's 6-Star Medal after successfully completing the Tokyo and New York marathons in 2024.&nbsp; 
 
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Megan Cassidy, a resident of Kissimmee, Florida, set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days to run an ultra marathon. She finished the race over the course of 23 days and covered 31.

Megan Cassidy, a resident of Kissimmee, Florida, set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days to run an ultra marathon. She finished the race over the course of 23 days and covered 31.1 miles, or about 50 kilometers, as reported by the Hindustan Times. According to the Guinness World Record, "The most consecutive days to run an ultra marathon distance (female) is 23, and was achieved by Megan Cassidy (USA) in Orlando, Florida, USA, from December 17, 2022 to January 8, 2023." Cassidy beat the previous record of 22 days and intended to go much longer, but she was forced to give up on her quest to return to work. ALSO READ | Dogs of Chernobyl: Scientists look for genetic effects of radiation in canines around the nuclear plant "Running every day like that, it's not so bad because you keep up with it. There are days when it gets kind of lonely. But I'd wear a bib and tell people about what I was doing, and people loved hearing about it," she said while speaking to a local news channel. She also discussed the diet she used to succeed and how her partner encouraged her to consume at least a quarter of a pan of lasagna every day. ALSO READ | Chinese man under fire for demanding friends help pay for marriage proposal “I decided to visit them because I was severely dehydrated during a previous attempt of breaking a record. When I told them what I was planning to do, they were so supportive and gave me complimentary hydration to help me succeed. For this, I am extremely grateful as it made a huge difference and helped me recover better,” she said as reported by The Morning Journal. Cassidy also gave The DRIPBar credit for all the help she had in setting the record. Cassidy has completed more than 100 marathons to date, including the prestigious ones in Boston, Chicago, Berlin, and London. She will be awarded a runner's 6-Star Medal after successfully completing the Tokyo and New York marathons in 2024. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US: Woman sets Guinness World Record; runs ultramarathon for 23 consecutive days

Three children were found stabbed while two others were injured in their house in Italy, Texas—a tragedy that has shocked the residents.

The incident was reported on Friday after the sheriff's deputies received a call around 4 pm (local time) on South Harris Street, Ellis County Sheriff Deputy Jerry Cozby said, reports ABC News.

After arriving, the officers found all the victims, i.e., children, lying on the floor of the house. While three of them were found dead, two others have been taken to a nearby hospital. The medical condition of the injured is unknown.

The police said they have nabbed a suspect, whose identity has not been revealed. The names of the victims have also not been shared, with the police even refusing to reveal how the suspect was related to them.

However, local media reports claimed that the assailant was the mother of those five children.

“This is a fluid investigation, and we will update you as things evolve,” Deputy Cozby said at the news conference. “Right now, the most important thing are prayers for the family of those involved.”

The sheriff also ruled any danger to the public “at this time.”

Earlier, a statement released by the sheriff’s office said that it believed “this to be an isolated incident that presents no further threat to the Italy Community.”

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in a statement expressed shock at the tragedy, saying that they are assisting the officials with the investigation.

"We are shocked by this incomprehensible tragedy, and already working with law enforcement to investigate how this happened, and why," they said.

Around 2,000 residents live in Italy—located roughly 40 miles (approx. 64 kilometres) south of Dallas.

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Three children were found stabbed while two others were injured in their house in Italy, Texas—a tragedy that has shocked the residents. The incident was reported on Friday after the sheriff's deputies received a call around 4 pm (local time) on South Harris Street, Ellis County Sheriff Deputy Jerry Cozby said, reports ABC News.

Three children were found stabbed while two others were injured in their house in Italy, Texas—a tragedy that has shocked the residents. The incident was reported on Friday after the sheriff's deputies received a call around 4 pm (local time) on South Harris Street, Ellis County Sheriff Deputy Jerry Cozby said, reports ABC News. After arriving, the officers found all the victims, i.e., children, lying on the floor of the house. While three of them were found dead, two others have been taken to a nearby hospital. The medical condition of the injured is unknown. The police said they have nabbed a suspect, whose identity has not been revealed. The names of the victims have also not been shared, with the police even refusing to reveal how the suspect was related to them. However, local media reports claimed that the assailant was the mother of those five children. “This is a fluid investigation, and we will update you as things evolve,” Deputy Cozby said at the news conference. “Right now, the most important thing are prayers for the family of those involved.” The sheriff also ruled any danger to the public “at this time.” Earlier, a statement released by the sheriff’s office said that it believed “this to be an isolated incident that presents no further threat to the Italy Community.” The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in a statement expressed shock at the tragedy, saying that they are assisting the officials with the investigation. "We are shocked by this incomprehensible tragedy, and already working with law enforcement to investigate how this happened, and why," they said. Around 2,000 residents live in Italy—located roughly 40 miles (approx. 64 kilometres) south of Dallas. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Three children stabbed, two others injured in Texas

After Iran's uranium enrichment report, concerns have grown in the U.S. about Tehran's advancement of nuclear program.

The West Asia Post: U.S. Sounds alarm over Iran's uranium enrichment

Consider what has happened so far this earnings season - there has been a 77% increase in the use of AI, during investors course compared to the previous years. But many businesses use the term AI are just trying to cash it on the trend.

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The U.S. and Germany have worked closely to supply Ukraine with military and humanitarian assistance, but there has also been friction over issues such as providing tanks. Washington has occasionally grown frustrated with berlin's hesitance. Maintaining a steady flow of weapons to Kyiv will be critical in the war's second year, especially with both sides planning spring offensives. Meeting Scholz, Biden said the two nations are making the NATO alliance stronger, as the U.S. announced a new military aid package for Ukraine.

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The war in Ukraine is now in its second year, US and Germany have worked closely to supply Ukraine with military aid and monetary assistance. But there is also been an issue for providing tanks. Washington has occasionally grown frustrated with these demands.

US President Biden & Germany's Chancellor Scholz huddle on Ukraine war, vow to punish Russia

US President Joe Biden had a cancerous successfully from his chest in February. The lesion was detected during a routine medical check-up was a Basal cell carcinoma, which is a common form of skin cancer.

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The unprecedented levels of snowfall on the west coast of the U.S. is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ event. More than 40ft of snow has been received since the start of the season. From Oregon to the mountains of California, the towns are covered with a white sheet of snow.

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The United States' New York Police Department (NYPD) has yet again lowered its requirement for new recruits as it moved to scrap its 1.5-mile (2.4 km) at the police academy.

New York Police Department scraps physical fitness test for new recruits

A new report has revealed that the United States and many Western countries are far behind in the race with China in developing advanced technologies and retaining talent. The report noted that Beijing is establishing a monopoly in some areas with a "stunning lead" in 37 out of 44 critical and emerging technologies.&nbsp;

The report is released by Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) after tracking defence, space, energy and biotechnology.&nbsp;

The report showed that, in some fields, all of the world's top 10 research institutions are based in China. The study also urged greater research investment by governments.&nbsp;

The report published on Thursday is funded by the US State Department. The study found that the US was often second-ranked, although it led global research in high-performance computing, quantum computing, small satellites and vaccines.&nbsp;

The report said: "Western democracies are losing the global technological competition, including the race for scientific and research breakthroughs."&nbsp;

The study has urged the democratic nations to collaborate more often to create secure supply chains and "rapidly pursue a strategic critical technology step-up" as it highlighted that China had established a "stunning lead in high-impact research" under government programmes.&nbsp;

The report mentioned that over the past five years, "China generated 48.49% of the world's high-impact research papers into advanced aircraft engines, including hypersonics, and it hosts seven of the world's top 10 research institutions".&nbsp;

The report said: "Our research reveals that China has built the foundations to position itself as the world's leading science and technology superpower, by establishing a sometimes stunning lead in high-impact research across the majority of critical and emerging technology domains."&nbsp;

"The critical technology tracker shows that, for some technologies, all of the world’s top 10 leading research institutions are based in China and are collectively generating nine times more high-impact research papers than the second-ranked country (most often the US)," the report added.&nbsp;

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A new report has revealed that the United States and many Western countries are far behind in the race with China in developing advanced technologies and retaining talent.

A new report has revealed that the United States and many Western countries are far behind in the race with China in developing advanced technologies and retaining talent. The report noted that Beijing is establishing a monopoly in some areas with a "stunning lead" in 37 out of 44 critical and emerging technologies. The report is released by Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) after tracking defence, space, energy and biotechnology. The report showed that, in some fields, all of the world's top 10 research institutions are based in China. The study also urged greater research investment by governments. The report published on Thursday is funded by the US State Department. The study found that the US was often second-ranked, although it led global research in high-performance computing, quantum computing, small satellites and vaccines. The report said: "Western democracies are losing the global technological competition, including the race for scientific and research breakthroughs." The study has urged the democratic nations to collaborate more often to create secure supply chains and "rapidly pursue a strategic critical technology step-up" as it highlighted that China had established a "stunning lead in high-impact research" under government programmes. The report mentioned that over the past five years, "China generated 48.49% of the world's high-impact research papers into advanced aircraft engines, including hypersonics, and it hosts seven of the world's top 10 research institutions". The report said: "Our research reveals that China has built the foundations to position itself as the world's leading science and technology superpower, by establishing a sometimes stunning lead in high-impact research across the majority of critical and emerging technology domains." "The critical technology tracker shows that, for some technologies, all of the world’s top 10 leading research institutions are based in China and are collectively generating nine times more high-impact research papers than the second-ranked country (most often the US)," the report added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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TikTok is fast becoming the go-to destination for video consumption and entertainment for US consumers as they have been spending an increased amount of time on the video-sharing platform, according to a report.

According to a report by Insider Intelligence, TikTok, which already overtook YouTube two years ago in terms of app use, is closing in on Netflix fast as US teenagers continue to spend more time on the Chinese video-sharing app.

“The amount of time US adult TikTok users spend on the app is rising quickly. It’s well ahead of YouTube user time and closing the gap with Netflix,” the market tracker said in the report, according to AFP news agency.

The report further says that US adults ranging from age 25 to 54 years old find TikTok to be addictive, and have spent an average of 56 minutes per day this year—six minutes less than the time spent on Netflix.

“TikTok is a huge reason for the sustained growth in overall time spent with social networks since the pandemic,” the report said.

“TikTok users ages 18 to 24 are watching the equivalent of a full-length comedy movie on the app every day.”

On the other hand, traditional TV viewing is witnessing a steep fall, with “millennials and Gen X” TV viewers “second-screening” with TikTok, the report highlighted.

The report comes at a time when a panel of US lawmakers have proposed to table a bill that would make it easier to ban the Chinese app over security concerns, amidst criticism that the proposal threatens free speech.

The Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the Deterring America's Technological Adversaries (DATA) Act, which is likely faces opposition from free speech campaigners and Democrats when it comes up for votes in the full House and Senate.

"My bill mandates the administration to ban TikTok or any software applications that threaten US national security," said the committee's chairman&nbsp;Michael McCaul.

"And make no mistake -- TikTok is a security threat. It allows (China) to manipulate and monitor its users while it gobbles up Americans' data to be used for their malign activities."

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TikTok is fast becoming the go-to destination for video consumption and entertainment for US consumers as they have been spending an increased amount of time on the video-sharing platform, according to a report.

TikTok is fast becoming the go-to destination for video consumption and entertainment for US consumers as they have been spending an increased amount of time on the video-sharing platform, according to a report. According to a report by Insider Intelligence, TikTok, which already overtook YouTube two years ago in terms of app use, is closing in on Netflix fast as US teenagers continue to spend more time on the Chinese video-sharing app. “The amount of time US adult TikTok users spend on the app is rising quickly. It’s well ahead of YouTube user time and closing the gap with Netflix,” the market tracker said in the report, according to AFP news agency. The report further says that US adults ranging from age 25 to 54 years old find TikTok to be addictive, and have spent an average of 56 minutes per day this year—six minutes less than the time spent on Netflix. “TikTok is a huge reason for the sustained growth in overall time spent with social networks since the pandemic,” the report said. “TikTok users ages 18 to 24 are watching the equivalent of a full-length comedy movie on the app every day.” On the other hand, traditional TV viewing is witnessing a steep fall, with “millennials and Gen X” TV viewers “second-screening” with TikTok, the report highlighted. The report comes at a time when a panel of US lawmakers have proposed to table a bill that would make it easier to ban the Chinese app over security concerns, amidst criticism that the proposal threatens free speech. The Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the Deterring America's Technological Adversaries (DATA) Act, which is likely faces opposition from free speech campaigners and Democrats when it comes up for votes in the full House and Senate. "My bill mandates the administration to ban TikTok or any software applications that threaten US national security," said the committee's chairman Michael McCaul. "And make no mistake -- TikTok is a security threat. It allows (China) to manipulate and monitor its users while it gobbles up Americans' data to be used for their malign activities." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

TikTok on verge of toppling Netflix in US in terms of video consumption

The United States’ New York Police Department (NYPD) has yet again lowered its requirement for new recruits as it moved to scrap its 1.5-mile (2.4 km) at the police academy, the training Chief Juanita Holmes told the New York Post. The move has since sparked debate among department officials with many weighing in about the so-called controversial move.&nbsp;

According to Holmes, the move will make it easier for female applicants to become a part of the NYPD. Notably, this also comes months after the department dramatically relaxed its police fitness test after a record wave of retirements. Furthermore, the head of training has also insisted that the timed run which needs to be completed by the men and women in 14 minutes and 21 seconds is not necessary to become an officer.&nbsp;

“No cop on patrol runs a mile and a half…No one’s chasing anyone a mile and a half. Not to mention every day in the gym you’re doing a mile and a half (as part of training)”, said Holmes to the Post. She added that this requirement holds back otherwise qualified candidates, particularly women.&nbsp;

However, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and now-retired Chief Kenneth Corey were against the move and took the matter up with the city’s Mayor Eric Adams, who reportedly agreed with Holmes. Therefore, now the only physical fitness criterion to become a part of the NYPD is the Job Standard Test (JST) which is a multi-step course which needs to be completed in four minutes and 28 seconds.&nbsp;

Notably, the NYPD has not responded to specific questions about the requirement in question as well as the move to scrap it and said that the JST meets the training standards required by the state. “To date, the NYPD is in compliance with the physical fitness standards set by the (state’s Municipal Police Training Council). The requirements to complete the daily physical training and tactics of our Police Academy, including running nearly every day, remains unchanged,” reported the Post.&nbsp;

This has also led many to question the fitness of the levels of the cops in the NYPD. “Cops are already out of shape. What’s going to be coming in here now?” said one police officer from Manhattan. While Eugene O’Donnell, professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and former NYPD cop, speaking to the Post blamed the move on the “defund the police” movement.&nbsp;

He added, “They’re the ones that did this, and they’re the ones who are going to have to live with the consequences of a department where the utterly unfit are all that’s left in the pool.” &nbsp;O’Donnell also told the Post how this decision is not driven by research but “sheer desperation” and how there is nothing but “disadvantages to public safety from this decision.”

Similarly, City Councilman Robert Holden said that he was worried about New York making it too easy to become a police officer and suggested giving more time to recruits to finish the run rather than just scrapping it entirely. “I think there’s more women that are fit than men! I’ve seen cops that are not fit and they can’t run more than one block - they are at a distinct disadvantage if they’re not fit,” said Holden, as per The Post.&nbsp;

This also comes after a six-foot wall inside the Police Academy gym was replaced with a chain-link fence which is said to be easier to climb, as per the report which cited a cellphone video showing multiple out-of-shape cops trying and failing to scale the barrier.&nbsp; 
 
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The United States’ New York Police Department (NYPD) has yet again lowered its requirement for new recruits as it moved to scrap its 1.5-mile (2.4 km) at the police academy, the training Chief Juanita Holmes told the New York Post.

The United States’ New York Police Department (NYPD) has yet again lowered its requirement for new recruits as it moved to scrap its 1.5-mile (2.4 km) at the police academy, the training Chief Juanita Holmes told the New York Post. The move has since sparked debate among department officials with many weighing in about the so-called controversial move. According to Holmes, the move will make it easier for female applicants to become a part of the NYPD. Notably, this also comes months after the department dramatically relaxed its police fitness test after a record wave of retirements. Furthermore, the head of training has also insisted that the timed run which needs to be completed by the men and women in 14 minutes and 21 seconds is not necessary to become an officer. “No cop on patrol runs a mile and a half…No one’s chasing anyone a mile and a half. Not to mention every day in the gym you’re doing a mile and a half (as part of training)”, said Holmes to the Post. She added that this requirement holds back otherwise qualified candidates, particularly women. However, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and now-retired Chief Kenneth Corey were against the move and took the matter up with the city’s Mayor Eric Adams, who reportedly agreed with Holmes. Therefore, now the only physical fitness criterion to become a part of the NYPD is the Job Standard Test (JST) which is a multi-step course which needs to be completed in four minutes and 28 seconds. Notably, the NYPD has not responded to specific questions about the requirement in question as well as the move to scrap it and said that the JST meets the training standards required by the state. “To date, the NYPD is in compliance with the physical fitness standards set by the (state’s Municipal Police Training Council). The requirements to complete the daily physical training and tactics of our Police Academy, including running nearly every day, remains unchanged,” reported the Post. This has also led many to question the fitness of the levels of the cops in the NYPD. “Cops are already out of shape. What’s going to be coming in here now?” said one police officer from Manhattan. While Eugene O’Donnell, professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and former NYPD cop, speaking to the Post blamed the move on the “defund the police” movement. He added, “They’re the ones that did this, and they’re the ones who are going to have to live with the consequences of a department where the utterly unfit are all that’s left in the pool.” O’Donnell also told the Post how this decision is not driven by research but “sheer desperation” and how there is nothing but “disadvantages to public safety from this decision.” Similarly, City Councilman Robert Holden said that he was worried about New York making it too easy to become a police officer and suggested giving more time to recruits to finish the run rather than just scrapping it entirely. “I think there’s more women that are fit than men! I’ve seen cops that are not fit and they can’t run more than one block - they are at a distinct disadvantage if they’re not fit,” said Holden, as per The Post. This also comes after a six-foot wall inside the Police Academy gym was replaced with a chain-link fence which is said to be easier to climb, as per the report which cited a cellphone video showing multiple out-of-shape cops trying and failing to scale the barrier. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the national capital on Wednesday night primarily to attend a crucial meeting of G20 foreign ministers that is taking place amid a bitter rift between the West and the Russia-China combine over the Ukraine conflict.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on Wednesday, to attend the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting.&nbsp;The US diplomat while speaking with reporters in Tashkent earlier, said, he has no plans to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang at the G20 Foreign Affairs Meeting in New Delhi.&nbsp;

"No plans to see either (China or Russia's foreign ministers) at the G20, although I suspect that we will certainly be in group sessions of one kind or another together," Blinken told reporters in the Uzbek capital.

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The G20 foreign ministers' meeting comes days after India hosted the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Bengaluru in the Indian state of Karnataka.&nbsp;India's G20 presidency comes at a crucial time when the war in Ukraine continues to wage on. The meeting brings leaders from all the major economies under one umbrella, however, there are differences in the members of the grouping over the war.&nbsp;

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The conflict in Eastern Europe emerged as one of the major points of discussion during the finance ministers' meeting.&nbsp;As there was no consensus, the meeting had to be concluded without a joint communique and only a “chair’s summary and outcome document” which is said to simply summarise the talks and noted disagreements was released.&nbsp;

Blinken arrived in India after wrapping up his visit to the Central Asian Nations of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.&nbsp;

His first visit was to Kazakhstan where he met his counterpart. Blinken on Tuesday held talks with Kazakh foreign minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.&nbsp;

Later, Blinken took part in a meeting of the "C5+1" diplomatic platform, which represents the US approach to Central Asia, jointly engaging all five Central Asian governments, namely Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.&nbsp;

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During his visit to Tashkent, Blinken welcomed the reform agenda of the country in his talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in a closed-door meeting.&nbsp; 
 
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on Wednesday, to attend the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting. The US diplomat while speaking with reporters in Tashkent earlier, said, he has no plans to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang at the G20 Foreign Affairs Meeting in New Delhi.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on Wednesday, to attend the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting. The US diplomat while speaking with reporters in Tashkent earlier, said, he has no plans to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang at the G20 Foreign Affairs Meeting in New Delhi. "No plans to see either (China or Russia's foreign ministers) at the G20, although I suspect that we will certainly be in group sessions of one kind or another together," Blinken told reporters in the Uzbek capital. Also Read | Biden appoints two prominent Indian American corporate leaders to his Export Council The G20 foreign ministers' meeting comes days after India hosted the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Bengaluru in the Indian state of Karnataka. India's G20 presidency comes at a crucial time when the war in Ukraine continues to wage on. The meeting brings leaders from all the major economies under one umbrella, however, there are differences in the members of the grouping over the war. Also Read | BBC must follow law, EAM Jaishankar tells UK Foreign secretary The conflict in Eastern Europe emerged as one of the major points of discussion during the finance ministers' meeting. As there was no consensus, the meeting had to be concluded without a joint communique and only a “chair’s summary and outcome document” which is said to simply summarise the talks and noted disagreements was released. Blinken arrived in India after wrapping up his visit to the Central Asian Nations of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. His first visit was to Kazakhstan where he met his counterpart. Blinken on Tuesday held talks with Kazakh foreign minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Later, Blinken took part in a meeting of the "C5+1" diplomatic platform, which represents the US approach to Central Asia, jointly engaging all five Central Asian governments, namely Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Watch | EU bans TikTok on work devices amid data security breaches During his visit to Tashkent, Blinken welcomed the reform agenda of the country in his talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in a closed-door meeting. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ketchup maker Heinz will give a new boat to a man who consumed the brand's iconic condiment to survive when stranded at sea for over a month, said a report by the Guardian.&nbsp;After launching a successful social media campaign with the hashtag #FindtheKetchupBoatGuy, the Pittsburgh-based Heinz food business has been in touch with Elvis François, the sailor, about purchasing him a new boat. When he was ultimately saved, François had left his old boat behind.

“We received thousands of likes, shares and messages of kindness in our search to find Elvis François,” a statement on Heinz’s&nbsp;<a data-link-name="in body link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLBnwLr_zD/">Instagram page</a>&nbsp;said on Monday. “It was an incredible group effort across six continents that led to the hundreds of articles and leads and our eventual contact with Elvis.”

Heinz issued a separate statement to the Guardian on Tuesday that said the company and François “are working out the logistical details of [getting] him his new boat” but didn’t elaborate further.

Heinz representatives spoke with the sailor via a Zoom conference call two days ago, according to a brief Facebook post on Sunday by Emo News, a Dominican media source.

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The #FindtheKetchupBoatGuy campaign has acted as something of a coda to a survival story that started in December when François' sailboat was washed away by Caribbean currents while he was making repairs to it off the Dutch Antilles island of Sint Maarten. François resides on Saint Maarten.

Later, François informed authorities that he tried to use his smartphone to call his friends and let them know where he was, but the signal wasn't strong enough for him to do so.

He lived off a bottle of Heinz ketchup, garlic salt, Maggi soup cubes, and rainwater that he gathered with a cloth. On the boat's deck, he also inscribed the word "help" in English.

After that, according to François, "there was nothing else to do but sit and wait".

François said he was at sea for a total of 24 days, draining water from the boat to keep it from sinking and making vain attempts to kindle fire as a distress signal.

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Ultimately, he flagged down a passing aircraft with a mirror when its pilot saw him 120 nautical miles northwest of Colombia's Guajira coast.

François was picked up by a cargo ship and left his sailboat at sea. Heinz set out to find him and provide him with a new boat after realising that he had managed to survive because of three daily dosages from one of the ketchup bottles produced by the food manufacturer.

However, it took some time to locate him, so Heinz posted a request on Instagram asking others to aid in the search for François.

This appeal, made through the #FindtheKetchupBoatGuy campaign, was seen by approximately 5 million people and received a record number of likes for Heinz, according to the company's statement to the Guardian. François was introduced to the campaign by Dominica's Emo News, who also contacted him.

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Ketchup maker Heinz will give a new boat to a man who consumed the brand's iconic condiment to survive when stranded at sea for over a month, said a report by the Guardian.

Ketchup maker Heinz will give a new boat to a man who consumed the brand's iconic condiment to survive when stranded at sea for over a month, said a report by the Guardian. After launching a successful social media campaign with the hashtag #FindtheKetchupBoatGuy, the Pittsburgh-based Heinz food business has been in touch with Elvis François, the sailor, about purchasing him a new boat. When he was ultimately saved, François had left his old boat behind. “We received thousands of likes, shares and messages of kindness in our search to find Elvis François,” a statement on Heinz’s Instagram page said on Monday. “It was an incredible group effort across six continents that led to the hundreds of articles and leads and our eventual contact with Elvis.” Heinz issued a separate statement to the Guardian on Tuesday that said the company and François “are working out the logistical details of [getting] him his new boat” but didn’t elaborate further. Heinz representatives spoke with the sailor via a Zoom conference call two days ago, according to a brief Facebook post on Sunday by Emo News, a Dominican media source. ALSO READ | Himalayan Lynx or Cougar? Video shows rare animal spotted in Ladakh, netizens in awe. Watch! The #FindtheKetchupBoatGuy campaign has acted as something of a coda to a survival story that started in December when François' sailboat was washed away by Caribbean currents while he was making repairs to it off the Dutch Antilles island of Sint Maarten. François resides on Saint Maarten. Later, François informed authorities that he tried to use his smartphone to call his friends and let them know where he was, but the signal wasn't strong enough for him to do so. He lived off a bottle of Heinz ketchup, garlic salt, Maggi soup cubes, and rainwater that he gathered with a cloth. On the boat's deck, he also inscribed the word "help" in English. After that, according to François, "there was nothing else to do but sit and wait". François said he was at sea for a total of 24 days, draining water from the boat to keep it from sinking and making vain attempts to kindle fire as a distress signal. ALSO READ | #TwitterDown trends with funny memes as microblogging site not accessible to thousands of users Ultimately, he flagged down a passing aircraft with a mirror when its pilot saw him 120 nautical miles northwest of Colombia's Guajira coast. François was picked up by a cargo ship and left his sailboat at sea. Heinz set out to find him and provide him with a new boat after realising that he had managed to survive because of three daily dosages from one of the ketchup bottles produced by the food manufacturer. However, it took some time to locate him, so Heinz posted a request on Instagram asking others to aid in the search for François. This appeal, made through the #FindtheKetchupBoatGuy campaign, was seen by approximately 5 million people and received a record number of likes for Heinz, according to the company's statement to the Guardian. François was introduced to the campaign by Dominica's Emo News, who also contacted him. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After U.S. & Canada, the European Union has decided to ban Tiktok from official devices. This ban applies on 3 major institutions of the EU. Will Europe ban the app from public devices as well? Molly Gambhir reports.

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In the corporate sector, it's not unusual for clients to go rogue and not pay for the services they received. Generally, the only option to obtain justice in such situations is through the judicial system. We are also&nbsp;aware of the fact that in these trying circumstances, engaging a lawyer or legal company may be rather expensive. Instead of consulting a lawyer, a US-based CEO chose to go down a less-travelled path and used ChatGPT.&nbsp;

Greg Isenberg, the CEO, tweeted about the event and said ChatGPT helped him recover a&nbsp;payment from a client totaling US$&nbsp;109,500 (about Rs 90 lakh).

“Imagine a multi-billion dollar client who refused to pay you for good work rendered. Most people would turn to lawyers. I turned to ChatGPT. Here's the story of how I recovered $109,500 without spending a dime on legal fees,” Isenberg wrote on Twitter.

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In keeping with his account, he stated that his business handled some design work for a brand last year that was well-received. The customer continued requesting more work, and the business kept exceeding expectations. When it was time for payment, the brand, however, stopped communicating. The CEO said that they had never had a customer skip out on payments and that this had caused the morale of the entire workforce to suffer. Then it was his turn to intervene.

"Instead of sending another email that might fall on deaf ears or hiring an expensive lawyer to initiate debt collections, I had an idea. What if ChatGPT could draft a bit more of a scary email to draw attention? At the very least, I'd learn something. The cost of ChatGPT: USD 0. The cost of our lawyer to send this notice: USD 1,000. So, we asked ChatGPT to pretend to draft “a scary collection email” so we can recover the USD 109,500 owed to us," Isenberg added.

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He then revealed the prompt he used and the email text that ChatGPT had created, adding that he had forwarded the same to the customer after making a few small adjustments. To his astonishment, the customer reacted to the correspondence quickly and stated, 'let's get you guys paid'.

The prompt used by the CEO was, “Pretend you work in the finance department and your job is to collect payments from clients. Draft a scary email that gets XYZ client to pay for USD 109,500 of services rendered but hasn't responded to 5 emails. Their invoices are 5 months overdue.”

Here is the response that ChatGPT came up with:

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In the corporate sector, it's not unusual for clients to go rogue and not pay for the services they received. Generally, the only option to obtain justice in such situations is through the judicial system.

In the corporate sector, it's not unusual for clients to go rogue and not pay for the services they received. Generally, the only option to obtain justice in such situations is through the judicial system. We are also aware of the fact that in these trying circumstances, engaging a lawyer or legal company may be rather expensive. Instead of consulting a lawyer, a US-based CEO chose to go down a less-travelled path and used ChatGPT. Greg Isenberg, the CEO, tweeted about the event and said ChatGPT helped him recover a payment from a client totaling US$ 109,500 (about Rs 90 lakh). “Imagine a multi-billion dollar client who refused to pay you for good work rendered. Most people would turn to lawyers. I turned to ChatGPT. Here's the story of how I recovered $109,500 without spending a dime on legal fees,” Isenberg wrote on Twitter. ALSO READ | AI bots can replace journalists, claims German publisher Axel Springer In keeping with his account, he stated that his business handled some design work for a brand last year that was well-received. The customer continued requesting more work, and the business kept exceeding expectations. When it was time for payment, the brand, however, stopped communicating. The CEO said that they had never had a customer skip out on payments and that this had caused the morale of the entire workforce to suffer. Then it was his turn to intervene. "Instead of sending another email that might fall on deaf ears or hiring an expensive lawyer to initiate debt collections, I had an idea. What if ChatGPT could draft a bit more of a scary email to draw attention? At the very least, I'd learn something. The cost of ChatGPT: USD 0. The cost of our lawyer to send this notice: USD 1,000. So, we asked ChatGPT to pretend to draft “a scary collection email” so we can recover the USD 109,500 owed to us," Isenberg added. ALSO READ | #TwitterDown trends with funny memes as microblogging site not accessible to thousands of users He then revealed the prompt he used and the email text that ChatGPT had created, adding that he had forwarded the same to the customer after making a few small adjustments. To his astonishment, the customer reacted to the correspondence quickly and stated, 'let's get you guys paid'. The prompt used by the CEO was, “Pretend you work in the finance department and your job is to collect payments from clients. Draft a scary email that gets XYZ client to pay for USD 109,500 of services rendered but hasn't responded to 5 emails. Their invoices are 5 months overdue.” Here is the response that ChatGPT came up with: The next time you need to terrify a client whose payments are past due, ChatGPT could come in handy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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