A new social media trend known as the August Dating Theory is going viral, claiming that August is the ultimate make-or-break month for relationships.

According to the trend, carefree summer romances either become serious commitments or quietly come to an end as people return to their everyday routines. The theory also suggests that ex-partners often reappear during this period, seeking familiarity and emotional comfort before autumn begins.

Following the viral June Dating Theory, which predicted unexpected romantic twists, the August theory shifts the focus to reality checks, emotional stability, and long-term relationship decisions.

August Dating Theory Goes Viral | Why Relationships Face a Make-or-Break Moment

A major controversy has erupted after a map of Africa displayed by the U.S. State Department at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro reportedly mislabeled every African country.

The incorrect map quickly drew criticism from delegates and observers after analyses found major geographical errors, including Nigeria being shown as a landlocked country in the Sahara, Mozambique placed in the Horn of Africa, and Ivory Coast located on the wrong side of the continent.

The controversy deepened after reports revealed that the presentation slide contained an AI watermark, indicating it had been created using OpenAI tools. The U.S. State Department accepted responsibility for the mistake, saying a staff member hastily modified the presentation before the event. OpenAI said it was investigating the reports surrounding the incident.

U.S. Govt's Map of Africa Sparks Controversy | Wion 

A major police search operation in Birbhum district, West Bengal, has led to the recovery of a massive cache of cash and gold from the residence of a government bus driver. Officials deployed cash-counting machines as the counting operation continued under heavy police security.

Massive Cash, Gold Seized During Police Raid at West Bengal Government Bus Driver's Residence

The world-famous Christ of the Abyss statue has once again undergone its annual underwater cleaning in the crystal-clear waters of San Fruttuoso, Liguria, Italy. Resting nearly 17 meters beneath the Mediterranean Sea, the 2.5-meter bronze sculpture is one of the world's most iconic underwater landmarks and a favorite destination for divers from across the globe. Created to honor those who lost their lives at sea, including soldiers who died during World War II, the statue symbolizes peace, remembrance, and hope. Every year, professional divers carefully remove algae, marine growth, and deposits to preserve the historic monument and ensure it remains a breathtaking attraction beneath the waves.

Christ of the Abyss statue receives annual underwater cleaning in Italy Iconic Sea Memorial

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has broken his silence on the CJP-led student protest over the NEET paper leak controversy. Calling the movement peaceful, Salman expressed concern over the violence during the demonstrations and described the paper leak as a serious issue. He praised students for demanding a better education system, urged the government to respond positively, and emphasized that the issue should not be politicised.

Salman Khan backs CJP-Led student protest | Says NEET paper leak must not be politicised

Austria has officially transformed Adolf Hitler's birthplace into a police station in a landmark effort to prevent the historic building from becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis. After years of political debate, legal battles, and public controversy, the government completed the €23 million project in Braunau am Inn, replacing the building's dark legacy with a symbol of democracy, law, and public security.

The former birthplace of Hitler has now become a district police headquarters, while the memorial stone reading "Never Again Fascism" remains outside the building. Authorities say the move is intended to strip the property of its symbolic value for extremist groups. However, Holocaust survivor organizations remain divided, arguing that the building should instead have served as a permanent educational memorial.

Austria converts Hitler's birthplace into police station | Nazi legacy erased? | Wion 

Spain’s FIFA World Cup victory over Argentina sparked celebrations so massive that scientists detected measurable seismic activity across the country. According to Spain’s National Geographic Institute, ground vibrations were recorded in several cities, including Barcelona, Cádiz, and Granada. Researchers identified major seismic spikes during the winning goal, the trophy ceremony, and the final whistle, highlighting the extraordinary scale of the nationwide celebrations.

Spain’s World Cup Victory over Argentina triggers seismic vibrations across the country

Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami by the US Marshals Service. While the US warrant remains sealed, UK authorities confirmed the brothers face multiple serious charges, including rape, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and child pornography-related offenses. The Tate brothers have denied all allegations as legal proceedings continue across multiple countries.

Andrew Tate taken into custody in Miami | Faces rape and sex trafficking charges

<p>A Silicon Valley longevity startup called R3 Bio is reportedly working to create nonsentient humanoid life forms whose organs can be grown and harvested for implantation in human bodies. Alice Gilman, the cofounder and chief operating officer, talked about this "biological platform that you can test on and you can map out the cross-organ interactions" in a podcast she sat for last year. She told Skyline Drive, "It’s just pretty much a heart, lungs, and everything that you would find in a body," adding, "it’s not technically alive", and there is no brain either. But the waters turned murky after she reportedly requested a pause on the show, without giving an exact reason.</p><h2><strong>Bioethical questions triggered concern</strong></h2><p>Host Mangesh Hattikudur shared that Gilman referred to these meat suits as "organ sacks". She even flagged a major problem: the less sentient they were, the less likely they were to function effectively. The project is too ambitious and unrealistic, and also raises ethical questions, while also being a bit unsettling.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, Futurism has reported that months after the interview, Gilman requested to keep the entire thing under wraps. Skyline Drive told the outlet that when they reached out to Gilman for a fact check a week before it was scheduled to be aired, she asked for it to be postponed. She denied that R3 Bio was working on the concept “for now" despite talking about it in detail in the interview.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The podcast team said that Gilman told them that R3 Bio was a "federal asset", hinting at government involvement. This would basically mean that the government is investing in a program working on creating an "organ sack" from which human organs can be removed and used in other bodies. She further insisted that everything she said in the interview was only theory and opinion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, R3 Bio said the same thing to Wired as well in March, again calling these beings "organ sacks." Investor Boyang Wang called this imagined "nonsentient, headless bodyoid for a human being a great source of organs", adding that “replacement is probably better than repair.”</p><h2><strong>Full body replacement claims</strong></h2><p>However, later reviews showed that the plan goes beyond organ harvesting. According to MIT Technology Review, cofounder John Schloendorn has often talked about “full body replacement” where heads would be transplanted onto a whole new human body. R3 Bio responded by saying that “any allegations of intent or conspiracy to create human clones or human beings with brain damage are categorically false.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The company's website states that it “would be excited by the prospect of full-scale human organ fabrication,” while clarifying that there is "no ongoing work in this area." Why Gilman requested a postponement and what it is working on remain a mystery. However, Hattikudur feels the company is not being transparent, and no one knows &nbsp;what "they’ve actually achieved in the lab."</p>

R3 Bio, a startup that was in the news for claiming to be working on boyoids for organ harvesting, minus the brain, has now said that there were never any such plans. The cofounder had talked about ‘organ sacks’ in an interview but tried to stop the release later on, reports suggest.

A Silicon Valley longevity startup called R3 Bio is reportedly working to create nonsentient humanoid life forms whose organs can be grown and harvested for implantation in human bodies. Alice Gilman, the cofounder and chief operating officer, talked about this "biological platform that you can test on and you can map out the cross-organ interactions" in a podcast she sat for last year. She told Skyline Drive, "It’s just pretty much a heart, lungs, and everything that you would find in a body," adding, "it’s not technically alive", and there is no brain either. But the waters turned murky after she reportedly requested a pause on the show, without giving an exact reason. Bioethical questions triggered concern Host Mangesh Hattikudur shared that Gilman referred to these meat suits as "organ sacks". She even flagged a major problem: the less sentient they were, the less likely they were to function effectively. The project is too ambitious and unrealistic, and also raises ethical questions, while also being a bit unsettling. Now, Futurism has reported that months after the interview, Gilman requested to keep the entire thing under wraps. Skyline Drive told the outlet that when they reached out to Gilman for a fact check a week before it was scheduled to be aired, she asked for it to be postponed. She denied that R3 Bio was working on the concept “for now" despite talking about it in detail in the interview. The podcast team said that Gilman told them that R3 Bio was a "federal asset", hinting at government involvement. This would basically mean that the government is investing in a program working on creating an "organ sack" from which human organs can be removed and used in other bodies. She further insisted that everything she said in the interview was only theory and opinion. However, R3 Bio said the same thing to Wired as well in March, again calling these beings "organ sacks." Investor Boyang Wang called this imagined "nonsentient, headless bodyoid for a human being a great source of organs", adding that “replacement is probably better than repair.” Full body replacement claims However, later reviews showed that the plan goes beyond organ harvesting. According to MIT Technology Review, cofounder John Schloendorn has often talked about “full body replacement” where heads would be transplanted onto a whole new human body. R3 Bio responded by saying that “any allegations of intent or conspiracy to create human clones or human beings with brain damage are categorically false.” The company's website states that it “would be excited by the prospect of full-scale human organ fabrication,” while clarifying that there is "no ongoing work in this area." Why Gilman requested a postponement and what it is working on remain a mystery. However, Hattikudur feels the company is not being transparent, and no one knows what "they’ve actually achieved in the lab."

<p>R3 Bio, a startup that was in the news for claiming to be working on boyoids for organ harvesting, minus the brain, has now said that there were never any such plans. The cofounder had talked about ‘organ sacks’ in an interview but tried to stop the release later on, reports suggest.</p>

Biotech firm that went viral for plans to create 'nonsentient humanoids' for organ harvesting now says it was never true

<p>A handloom weaver from Sircilla in Telangana has presented a rare silk saree to Goddess Bhramaramba at the Srisailam temple. Extraordinarily, the saree can fit inside a matchbox, a feat which drew praise for the craftsmanship of the region’s weavers. The saree was offered on Tuesday (Jul 14) by Nalla Vijay Kumar, a Kalaratna award recipient, to Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple Trust Board chairperson Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu. Trust Board member Kode Kanthivardhini was also present on the occasion.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/atithi-devo-bhava-agra-constable-helps-foreign-tourist-drape-saree-at-taj-mahal-heartwarming-video-goes-viral-1784089805360"><strong>'Atithi devo bhava': Agra constable helps foreign tourist drape saree at Taj Mahal; heartwarming video goes viral | WATCH</strong></a></p><h2><strong>The mastery behind the saree</strong></h2><p>Vijay Kumar said he had woven the saree along with members of his family for over a week on a loom. Measuring 5.5 metres in length and 48 inches in width, the silk saree weighs just around 200 grams. He said the piece was designed in the traditional Ikkat pattern and could be folded down to fit into a small matchbox.</p><p>He credited the creation of the saree to the blessings of the goddess and said the work reflected the skill and patience of handloom artisans.</p><p>Watch a video of the saree here:</p>

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<p><h2><strong>Temple trust praises craftsmanship</strong></h2><p>Accepting the saree on behalf of the Devasthanam, Ramesh Naidu, praised the weaver and said the garment stood as proof of the depth of talent among the state’s handloom community. He said handloom weaving is not just a livelihood, but an art passed down through generations. “The handloom textiles embody the creativity, craftsmanship and dedication of the artisans,” the Trust Board chairperson said, urging people to support handloom products.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-a-prison-for-fallen-angels-hidden-beneath-antarctica-why-the-book-of-enoch-theory-is-going-viral-1784085520567"><strong>Is a prison for fallen angels hidden beneath Antarctica? Why the Book of Enoch theory is going viral</strong></a></p><p>Special darshan arrangements were made for Vijay Kumar and his family when they visited the temple to present the saree.</p><p>After the presentation, Ramesh Naidu also carried out a surprise inspection of the queue lines and the donation centre at the temple. He instructed officials to give top priority to the comfort of devotees visiting for darshan.</p><p>He asked temple staff to ensure a steady supply of drinking water and snacks in the queue lines so that devotees do not face inconvenience during their wait.</p></p>

A handloom weaver from Telangana has created a remarkable 5.5-metre silk saree that folds small enough to fit inside a matchbox. The intricate Ikkat saree, woven over a week, was offered to Goddess Bhramaramba at the Srisailam temple. Scroll down to see the incredible craftsmanship.

A handloom weaver from Sircilla in Telangana has presented a rare silk saree to Goddess Bhramaramba at the Srisailam temple. Extraordinarily, the saree can fit inside a matchbox, a feat which drew praise for the craftsmanship of the region’s weavers. The saree was offered on Tuesday (Jul 14) by Nalla Vijay Kumar, a Kalaratna award recipient, to Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple Trust Board chairperson Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu. Trust Board member Kode Kanthivardhini was also present on the occasion. Also read | 'Atithi devo bhava': Agra constable helps foreign tourist drape saree at Taj Mahal; heartwarming video goes viral | WATCH The mastery behind the saree Vijay Kumar said he had woven the saree along with members of his family for over a week on a loom. Measuring 5.5 metres in length and 48 inches in width, the silk saree weighs just around 200 grams. He said the piece was designed in the traditional Ikkat pattern and could be folded down to fit into a small matchbox. He credited the creation of the saree to the blessings of the goddess and said the work reflected the skill and patience of handloom artisans. Watch a video of the saree here:

<p>A handloom weaver from Telangana has created a remarkable 5.5-metre silk saree that folds small enough to fit inside a matchbox. The intricate Ikkat saree, woven over a week, was offered to Goddess Bhramaramba at the Srisailam temple. Scroll down to see the incredible craftsmanship.</p>

Matchbox miracle: Telangana weaver gifts 5.5-metre silk saree that fits inside a matchbox to Goddess Bharamaraba at Srisailam temple | VIDEO

A unique wellness trend is taking over Bangkok as hundreds of people gathered in Lumphini Park for a "Do Nothing" event. Participants spent one hour sitting quietly without using their phones, talking, or taking part in any activities. Organizers described the gathering as a peaceful protest against hustle culture and the constant pressure to stay productive. The movement is part of a growing global trend promoting mindfulness, digital detox, and slowing down, with similar events already taking place in South Korea and Spain.

Bangkok's 'Do Nothing' event goes viral | Hundreds gather to escape hustle culture

<p>A Russian military commander has threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with an armed uprising if the Kremlin does not come clean about the war in Ukraine. In a startling video that quickly went viral online, Alexander Lunin, a 39-year-old former commander of a Russian volunteer battalion in occupied Ukraine, threatened that the army would "turn its weapons against the Kremlin".</p><h2><strong>Russian army threatens Putin with armed rebellion &nbsp;</strong></h2><p>In an Instagram video posted on Thursday, Lunin directly addressed the Russian president and warned of "very serious consequences" if his demands were ignored. He claimed that unnamed military officials and members of the security services had asked him to deliver a message to Putin. According to him, they wanted a face-to-face meeting at the Kremlin, with a live broadcast so the country could hear the "truth" about what is happening on the battlefield.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-cards-except-terror-russia-unleashes-one-of-war-s-biggest-attack-on-ukraine-fires-656-drones-73-missiles-in-overnight-barrage-1780390396538"><strong>'No cards except terror': Russia unleashes one of war's biggest attacks on Ukraine; fires 656 drones, 73 missiles in overnight barrage</strong></a></p><p>"If in the near future I do not come to the Kremlin and speak live next to you, the army will turn its weapons against the Kremlin," he ominously said in the video. The clip has since drawn wide attention, with one version reportedly receiving more than 200,000 likes.</p>

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<p>The remarks are highly unusual in a country where criticism of the war is tightly controlled, and dissent inside the military is rarely seen in public.</p><p>Lunin, who reportedly led a Russian volunteer battalion in occupied Ukraine until last year, said he was removed after refusing orders. In comments to the independent outlet Agentstvo, he claimed that defence officials visited his home in the Voronezh region after noticing he was posting soldiers' complaints from the front on social media.</p><h2><strong>Russian military exhausted by ‘meat grinder’ of war</strong></h2><p>In the video and in later remarks quoted by independent Russian media, Lunin said military personnel were exhausted by what he described as the "meat grinder" of the war. He claimed many soldiers were angry over battlefield losses, poor treatment and punishment for refusing what he called "suicidal orders".</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-bans-aviation-fuel-exports-till-november-as-ukraine-strikes-hit-energy-infrastructure-india-imports-1780378655817"><strong>Russia bans aviation fuel exports till November as Ukraine strikes hit energy infrastructure</strong></a></p><p>"No one wants bloodshed," he said, quoting the message he claimed was passed to him. "Just make clear to the president that there will be total chaos here if this continues."</p><h2><strong>'This is not a bluff'</strong></h2><p>In another post on Telegram, Lunin insisted that he was not bluffing. He said any harm to him or his family should be seen as a "signal" for an uprising.</p>

<p>He also stressed that he was not positioning himself as the leader of any revolt, but only passing on a warning from people inside the system who, according to him, can no longer be ignored. "I’m sending a message, nothing more. I’m not the leader of the uprising. They came to me for one simple reason: because I can’t be bought, because the president heard me".</p><p> </p>

In a rare public challenge to the Kremlin, an ex-Russian commander has warned that exhausted troops would 'turn the weapons' on President Vladimir Putin if concerns over the Ukraine war continue to be ignored. Watch the video here.

A Russian military commander has threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with an armed uprising if the Kremlin does not come clean about the war in Ukraine. In a startling video that quickly went viral online, Alexander Lunin, a 39-year-old former commander of a Russian volunteer battalion in occupied Ukraine, threatened that the army would "turn its weapons against the Kremlin". Russian army threatens Putin with armed rebellion In an Instagram video posted on Thursday, Lunin directly addressed the Russian president and warned of "very serious consequences" if his demands were ignored. He claimed that unnamed military officials and members of the security services had asked him to deliver a message to Putin. According to him, they wanted a face-to-face meeting at the Kremlin, with a live broadcast so the country could hear the "truth" about what is happening on the battlefield. Also read | 'No cards except terror': Russia unleashes one of war's biggest attacks on Ukraine; fires 656 drones, 73 missiles in overnight barrage "If in the near future I do not come to the Kremlin and speak live next to you, the army will turn its weapons against the Kremlin," he ominously said in the video. The clip has since drawn wide attention, with one version reportedly receiving more than 200,000 likes.

<p>In a rare public challenge to the Kremlin, an ex-Russian commander has warned that exhausted troops would 'turn the weapons' on President Vladimir Putin if concerns over the Ukraine war continue to be ignored. Watch the video here.</p>

'This is not a bluff': Putin facing mutiny? Russian commander warns army would 'turn guns on Kremlin' unless... | WATCH

<p>A female German politician is going viral for her courageous and daring statement made at the Bundestag, the federal parliament and primary legislative assembly of the country. Kathi Gebel called out an opposition MP who interrupted her by saying that he was “more sensitive than the clitoris”. Her words left everyone in the room dumbfounded and shocked. She called out the particular politician by saying, "The clitoris has 3000 nerve endings, and you are still more sensitive. To get to that point is quite something!"&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Her statement takes everyone by surprise, with some laughing and others simply surprised by what they just heard. Meanwhile, the particular politician she is addressing, who was apparently mocking her earlier, can be seen with the weirdest expression on his face. The incident happened back in March but is garnering attention now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The clip posted on her Instagram account has led to a flurry of reactions, mostly from women, who cannot help but applaud her for her bold choice of words in the parliament of the country, calling her "an absolute queen." One user commented, "You really have to be intelligent to say something like that off the cuff. Spot on." Another user commented on the male politician and wrote, "Him being so offended and not able to really wrap his brain around what was said is the best thing this year so far."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kathi Gebel later posted another video, apologising for getting anatomical facts about the female clitoris wrong. She shared links from Pubmed other medical journals. A user wrote, "She later posted an apology video...for spreading miss-information because it has more than 10'000 nerve endings.. absolute queen!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gebel also commented on her own video, and said, "I was almost sorry afterwards, he didn’t attend any plenary session that or the following week," referring to the male politician.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Gebel called out people who blame women for rape in another video</strong></h2><p>She describes herself as "Your 'Riot Barbie' in the Bundestag" and a "Spokesperson for Women's Policy" in her Insta bio. In another video, she received huge applause for taking down people who say women dressing provocatively are asking for it. She says, “Outside again? Maybe a... quick reminder. Her skirt is not too short, her outfit is not too trashy/sluttish, and if someone sees it differently, then maybe they are just a perverted jerk.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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German politician Kathi Gebel called out a politician in the parliament, saying he was more sensitive than the clitoris, the female sex organ. Her comments left everyone shocked and laughing. The video from the March incident is now going viral.    

A female German politician is going viral for her courageous and daring statement made at the Bundestag, the federal parliament and primary legislative assembly of the country. Kathi Gebel called out an opposition MP who interrupted her by saying that he was “more sensitive than the clitoris”. Her words left everyone in the room dumbfounded and shocked. She called out the particular politician by saying, "The clitoris has 3000 nerve endings, and you are still more sensitive. To get to that point is quite something!" Her statement takes everyone by surprise, with some laughing and others simply surprised by what they just heard. Meanwhile, the particular politician she is addressing, who was apparently mocking her earlier, can be seen with the weirdest expression on his face. The incident happened back in March but is garnering attention now.

<p>German politician Kathi Gebel called out a politician in the parliament, saying he was more sensitive than the clitoris, the female sex organ. Her comments left everyone shocked and laughing. The video from the March incident is now going viral. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

'Absolute queen': German politician Kathi Gebel shuts down MP with savage 'cl*****s' comeback

<p>An IndiGo aircraft carrying more than 140 passengers was struck by lightning while parked at Kolkata airport on Friday (Jun 19) morning. The shocking weather event forced the airline to ground the aircraft and arrange an alternative flight for the travellers bound for Agartala. The incident unfolded amid severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that swept across Kolkata and neighbouring districts, disrupting traffic, causing waterlogging and affecting flight operations throughout the day.</p><h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2><p>According to airport and airline sources, the Airbus A320neo was preparing to operate IndiGo flight 6E 6068 from Kolkata to Agartala when lightning struck the aircraft at its parking bay near aerobridge 56L. Boarding had already been completed, and passengers were seated inside the aircraft when the lightning struck the plane.</p><p>Sources said the impact caused the aircraft's power systems to shut down, prompting immediate safety checks.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Was anyone injured in the lightning strike?</strong></h2><p>While the incident caused alarm, no injuries were reported among the passengers. However, two IndiGo ground staff members were reportedly affected during the lightning strike and had to receive medical attention. Both are said to be in stable condition.</p><p>The aircraft was subsequently grounded for inspection and further technical assessment.</p><p>With the original aircraft unable to operate the service, passengers were deboarded and shifted to another IndiGo aircraft. The replacement flight eventually departed for Agartala at around 12.50 pm, more than three hours after its scheduled departure time of 9.20 am.</p><h2><strong>Pre-monsoon thunderstorms and rain batter Eastern India</strong></h2><p>The scary incident comes as eastern India continues to witness unstable weather conditions linked to pre-monsoon activity. Kolkata airport had already issued weather-related alerts earlier in the day as thunderstorms moved across the region.</p><p>On Friday morning, IndiGo had also released a travel advisory warning passengers that adverse weather over Kolkata was affecting flight schedules. "Bad weather over Kolkata has impacted flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly," it said in a X post. The carrier advised passengers to check flight status updates through its website and mobile application as weather-related disruptions continued.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Travel Advisory <br><br>Bad weather over <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Kolkata?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kolkata</a> has impacted flight schedules. <br><br>We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly. <br><br>We request that you stay updated on your flight status via our website or app. Please…</p>&mdash; IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) <a href="https://x.com/IndiGo6E/status/2067824128347062363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A lightning strike hit an IndiGo aircraft preparing to depart from Kolkata for Agartala, causing a temporary power shutdown and delaying the flight by more than three hours. Here's what happened.

An IndiGo aircraft carrying more than 140 passengers was struck by lightning while parked at Kolkata airport on Friday (Jun 19) morning. The shocking weather event forced the airline to ground the aircraft and arrange an alternative flight for the travellers bound for Agartala. The incident unfolded amid severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that swept across Kolkata and neighbouring districts, disrupting traffic, causing waterlogging and affecting flight operations throughout the day. What happened? According to airport and airline sources, the Airbus A320neo was preparing to operate IndiGo flight 6E 6068 from Kolkata to Agartala when lightning struck the aircraft at its parking bay near aerobridge 56L. Boarding had already been completed, and passengers were seated inside the aircraft when the lightning struck the plane. Sources said the impact caused the aircraft's power systems to shut down, prompting immediate safety checks. Was anyone injured in the lightning strike? While the incident caused alarm, no injuries were reported among the passengers. However, two IndiGo ground staff members were reportedly affected during the lightning strike and had to receive medical attention. Both are said to be in stable condition. The aircraft was subsequently grounded for inspection and further technical assessment. With the original aircraft unable to operate the service, passengers were deboarded and shifted to another IndiGo aircraft. The replacement flight eventually departed for Agartala at around 12.50 pm, more than three hours after its scheduled departure time of 9.20 am. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms and rain batter Eastern India The scary incident comes as eastern India continues to witness unstable weather conditions linked to pre-monsoon activity. Kolkata airport had already issued weather-related alerts earlier in the day as thunderstorms moved across the region. On Friday morning, IndiGo had also released a travel advisory warning passengers that adverse weather over Kolkata was affecting flight schedules. "Bad weather over Kolkata has impacted flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly," it said in a X post. The carrier advised passengers to check flight status updates through its website and mobile application as weather-related disruptions continued.

<p>A lightning strike hit an IndiGo aircraft preparing to depart from Kolkata for Agartala, causing a temporary power shutdown and delaying the flight by more than three hours. Here's what happened.</p>

Lightning strikes IndiGo aircraft with 140 people onboard at Kolkata airport. Here's what happened next

<p>For a brief, surreal stretch on Friday (May 15), one of the world’s most heavily guarded addresses on earth found itself facing an unexpected airborne invasion, not from protesters, drones or security threats, but from thousands of bees. A massive bee swarm swept across the White House’s North Lawn, startling reporters, disrupting media positions and triggering scenes that journalists on the ground described as something out of a disaster film. “There is a bee tornado happening here at the White House,” Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff said in a video from the scene as the swarm buzzed through the press staging zone known as Pebble Beach. Videos of the moment have gone viral on social media, with netizens questioning if the bees are actually a sign of biblical reckoning for US President Donald Trump and his administration. All you need to know.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-there-are-youngsters-like-cockroaches-what-made-cji-surya-kant-compare-youngsters-to-pests-supreme-court-hearing-turns-explosive-1778909973915"><strong>'There are youngsters like cockroaches': What made CJI Surya Kant compare youngsters to pests? Supreme Court hearing turns explosive</strong></a></p><h2><strong>White House driveway briefly blocked</strong></h2><p>Reportedly, the visuals were dramatic enough that some reporters simply turned around. NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer wrote that she encountered the swarm while arriving at the White House and immediately retreated. "Walked into the White House and a swarm of bees was blocking the driveway. Time to turn around," she said.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So a huge swarm of bees just briefly took over the north lawn driveway at the White House: <a href="https://t.co/tpUdt4CuKc">pic.twitter.com/tpUdt4CuKc</a></p>&mdash; Alexandria Hoff (@AlexandriaHoff) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexandriaHoff/status/2055360992809291976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>While swarming is a natural bee behaviour, often linked to colony division when a new queen emerges, the sheer size and symbolism of the scene quickly pushed the incident beyond biology and straight into a warning of biblical apocalypse.</p><h2><strong>Internet goes full apocalypse mode</strong></h2><p>As videos spread, social media did what it does best: troll. Users compared the swarm to biblical plagues, divine warnings and geopolitical satire.</p><p>Some joked about "spy bees," from Israel or China, others invoked Revelation, while many simply marvelled at the bizarre optics of bees appearing to "storm" the White House.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-fake-jesus-iran-turns-trump-s-deleted-ai-image-into-a-viral-lego-diss-track-amid-pope-row-in-pics-1776326285612"><strong>'Fake Jesus!': Iran turns Trump's deleted AI-image into a viral LEGO diss track amid Pope row | In pics</strong></a></p><p>"Is this a biblical curse 2.0?," commented one. "I was expecting a swarm of locusts," joked another, even as a third user commented, "Revelations just trying to do its job…"</p><p>"Bees storming the White House - maybe the coming lot will be Locusts / or Plagues?" said a user, ominously adding, "BLASPHEMERS will be dealt with - most definitely!"</p><p>Yet another X user quipped: "Honestly kinda understood the plagues as being figurative but I guess we are gonna be that open about it."</p><h2><strong>More spectacle than threat</strong></h2><p>Despite the online frenzy, there was no indication of danger beyond temporary disruption. As one user noted, "As much as I want it to be a deathly plague straight from God to curse Trump &amp; his entire administration… it just means a new 🐝 Queen 👑 was born. And that’s actually pretty cool."</p>

For a surreal stretch on Friday, the White House faced an invasion no security drill could have predicted: thousands of bees swirling across the North Lawn, triggering “bee tornado” comparisons. The internet thinks it is a biblical prophecy. Scroll down to watch the video.

For a brief, surreal stretch on Friday (May 15), one of the world’s most heavily guarded addresses on earth found itself facing an unexpected airborne invasion, not from protesters, drones or security threats, but from thousands of bees. A massive bee swarm swept across the White House’s North Lawn, startling reporters, disrupting media positions and triggering scenes that journalists on the ground described as something out of a disaster film. “There is a bee tornado happening here at the White House,” Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff said in a video from the scene as the swarm buzzed through the press staging zone known as Pebble Beach. Videos of the moment have gone viral on social media, with netizens questioning if the bees are actually a sign of biblical reckoning for US President Donald Trump and his administration. All you need to know. Also read | 'There are youngsters like cockroaches': What made CJI Surya Kant compare youngsters to pests? Supreme Court hearing turns explosive White House driveway briefly blocked Reportedly, the visuals were dramatic enough that some reporters simply turned around. NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer wrote that she encountered the swarm while arriving at the White House and immediately retreated. "Walked into the White House and a swarm of bees was blocking the driveway. Time to turn around," she said.

<p>For a surreal stretch on Friday, the White House faced an invasion no security drill could have predicted: thousands of bees swirling across the North Lawn, triggering “bee tornado” comparisons. The internet thinks it is a biblical prophecy. Scroll down to watch the video.</p>

Watch | Thousands of bees ‘invade’ Trump's White House; spark ‘biblical plague’ buzz online: 'BLASPHEMERS will be dealt with - most definitely!'

<p>Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne have always known they were twins. They were born within minutes of each other, to the same mother, but it turns out they don't share the same father. The Osbourne twins didn't find out this shocking truth until they took a DNA test. They were conceived naturally, grew together in the same womb, and were born to the same mother within minutes of each other, but they are half-sisters. But how is that even possible? The answer is a rare phenomenon called heteropaternal superfecundation.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/us-bans-abortion-pill-by-mail-federal-court-s-mifepristone-ruling-turns-back-the-clock-on-life-saving-healthcare-in-pics-1777697099793"><strong>US bans abortion Mifepristone pill: Critics warn of 'immediate chaos' | In pics</strong></a></p><h2><strong>UK's first recorded case of twins with different dads</strong></h2><p>The 49-year-old Osbourne twins are officially the United Kingdom's first recorded case of heteropaternal superfecundation, a biological phenomenon so rare that fewer than 20 cases have ever been documented worldwide.</p><p>Speaking on a new series of BBC Radio 4's The Gift, the sisters told journalist Jenny Kleeman how they came to learn the truth about their origins. "We're miracles," they said. They came to know about their origins as recently as 2022.</p><h2><strong>What is heteropaternal superfecundation?</strong></h2><p>Heteropaternal superfecundation occurs when a woman releases more than one egg during a single menstrual cycle, the same process behind fraternal twins, but the eggs are fertilised by sperm from two different men.</p><p>For this to happen, two acts of intercourse with different partners must occur within a roughly five-day window, since sperm can survive in the reproductive tract for up to five days while eggs remain viable for only 12 to 24 hours after release. The timing has to align almost perfectly, which is part of why it happens so rarely.</p><p>Most cases are never detected at all. The phenomenon tends to come to light only when twins look noticeably different from each other, different skin tones, for instance, or when a paternity dispute triggers DNA testing.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bargi-dam-cruise-boat-tragedy-heartbreaking-photo-of-mother-and-son-clinging-to-each-other-fake-jabalpur-collector-says-ai-generated-1777701429547"><strong>Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy: Heartbreaking photo of mother and son clinging to each other fake? Jabalpur collector says...</strong></a></p><h2><strong>One in 400</strong></h2><p>A case in Brazil in 2022 became international news when a young woman discovered that only one of her twins matched the man she believed to be the father. Further testing revealed two different fathers. Cases like that one are typically stumbled upon by accident rather than by design. Estimates suggest heteropaternal superfecundation might occur in roughly one in every 400 fraternal twin births in the United States, though the vast majority go undetected and unrecorded.</p>

Can twins really share the same mother, birthday and womb, but have different fathers? As bizarre as it sounds, science says yes. The UK has recorded its first-ever case of this rare biological phenomenon. All you need to know.

Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne have always known they were twins. They were born within minutes of each other, to the same mother, but it turns out they don't share the same father. The Osbourne twins didn't find out this shocking truth until they took a DNA test. They were conceived naturally, grew together in the same womb, and were born to the same mother within minutes of each other, but they are half-sisters. But how is that even possible? The answer is a rare phenomenon called heteropaternal superfecundation. Also read | US bans abortion Mifepristone pill: Critics warn of 'immediate chaos' | In pics UK's first recorded case of twins with different dads The 49-year-old Osbourne twins are officially the United Kingdom's first recorded case of heteropaternal superfecundation, a biological phenomenon so rare that fewer than 20 cases have ever been documented worldwide. Speaking on a new series of BBC Radio 4's The Gift, the sisters told journalist Jenny Kleeman how they came to learn the truth about their origins. "We're miracles," they said. They came to know about their origins as recently as 2022. What is heteropaternal superfecundation? Heteropaternal superfecundation occurs when a woman releases more than one egg during a single menstrual cycle, the same process behind fraternal twins, but the eggs are fertilised by sperm from two different men. For this to happen, two acts of intercourse with different partners must occur within a roughly five-day window, since sperm can survive in the reproductive tract for up to five days while eggs remain viable for only 12 to 24 hours after release. The timing has to align almost perfectly, which is part of why it happens so rarely. Most cases are never detected at all. The phenomenon tends to come to light only when twins look noticeably different from each other, different skin tones, for instance, or when a paternity dispute triggers DNA testing. Also read | Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy: Heartbreaking photo of mother and son clinging to each other fake? Jabalpur collector says... One in 400 A case in Brazil in 2022 became international news when a young woman discovered that only one of her twins matched the man she believed to be the father. Further testing revealed two different fathers. Cases like that one are typically stumbled upon by accident rather than by design. Estimates suggest heteropaternal superfecundation might occur in roughly one in every 400 fraternal twin births in the United States, though the vast majority go undetected and unrecorded.

<p>Can twins really share the same mother, birthday and womb, but have different fathers? As bizarre as it sounds, science says yes. The UK has recorded its first-ever case of this rare biological phenomenon. All you need to know.</p>

They thought they were identical sisters, DNA test revealed different fathers; UK records first case of rare biological phenomenon

<p>If you are on social media, then you have surely seen clips of this show in recent weeks. The show in question is titled<i> Caminho das Índias,</i> which was released in 2009 and has had several reruns since, but the internet, especially Indian fans, seems to have discovered the show only now. The viral clips show very Indian looking actors, dressed in traditional Indian attire, dancing to the iconic track <i>Kajra Re</i> from <i>Bunty Aur Babli.&nbsp;</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The setup is all Indian. The story is reportedly set in Rajasthan, while the actors also look very Indian. However, instead of speaking in Hindi or any other Indian language, they all speak in Portuguese. The show doubles up the drama and all the elements that typically define Indian soaps. With bedazzling costumes and jewellery, complicated love triangles and scandals, the show is an Indian TV series but 10 times more in terms of presentation.&nbsp;</p><h2>Why the internet is obsessed with Caminho Das Indias now</h2><p>One of the clips going viral from the show features the entire family, with all members dressed in traditional Indian outfits, dancing to Aishwarya Rai's<i> Kajra Re </i>from <i>Bunty Aur Babli. </i>While none of them can lip-sync the lyrics perfectly, they clearly seem to be enjoying the beats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Many of the cast members are seen nailing the hook step. From a little girl to grown-up men and women, everyone is dancing to the song, leaving the internet impressed.</p><p>The show apparently opens to a montage of the Taj Mahal with actors dressed in traditional attire, with <i>Beedi Jalaile </i>from<i> Omkara </i>playing in the background. Yep, that’s their opening title song.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>The internet seems impressed&nbsp;</h2><p>Many on the internet gave a thumbs up to the show. One X user wrote, “They even got a Baa (old grandmother) in a white saree just sitting in the corner."&nbsp;Another one wrote, “i can’t believe this is a bunch of Brazilians” Another wrote, "I want to watch this telenovela now."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">She looks indian 😭 <a href="https://t.co/qwsVfRdyZC">https://t.co/qwsVfRdyZC</a> <a href="https://t.co/flItmOMOwH">pic.twitter.com/flItmOMOwH</a></p>&mdash; Indian Princess ೀ (@DuskyPrincess_0) <a href="https://twitter.com/DuskyPrincess_0/status/2044396489711997264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This got me crying vro <a href="https://t.co/RmPcwHWRu7">pic.twitter.com/RmPcwHWRu7</a></p>&mdash; (कुश)ka (@CelibateCare) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelibateCare/status/2044090766474260709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>About Caminho Das Indias</h2><p>Released in 2009,<i> Caminho Das Indias </i>(India: A Love Story) is a story of a Rajasthani Indian family. Maya, played by actress Juliana Paes, belongs to a rich merchant family and is of marriageable age. Her parents want her to find a good husband and "settle down".</p><p>Maya falls in love with a humble man, Bahuan (played by Marcio Garcia), from a different caste and a less affluent background. As the story unfolds, Maya's parents find Raj (Rodrigo Lombardi) to marry her. Bahuan decides to leave her to go to the US, while she agrees to marry Raj, despite being pregnant with her former lover's child.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Doesn’t it sound sheepishly close to an Indian daily soap? It is, as they take copious amounts of inspiration from our Indian shows and double up the absurdities. The internet, meanwhile, can’t stop raving as they feel the show has copied and shown the struggles of inter-caste relationships, with the love triangle emerging as the central hook.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Interestingly,<i> Caminho das Indias</i> is an Emmy-winning telenovela. Indian viewers can stream on Globoplay or just wait for the Instagram algorithm to take them to relevant reels around it.</p>

A Brazilian telenovela, made in 2009, has been rediscovered by Indians on the internet. Reason? The show Caminho das Índias is set in Rajasthan and is an Indian story but actors speak in Portuguese and dance to Bollywood numbers. 

If you are on social media, then you have surely seen clips of this show in recent weeks. The show in question is titled Caminho das Índias, which was released in 2009 and has had several reruns since, but the internet, especially Indian fans, seems to have discovered the show only now. The viral clips show very Indian looking actors, dressed in traditional Indian attire, dancing to the iconic track Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli. The setup is all Indian. The story is reportedly set in Rajasthan, while the actors also look very Indian. However, instead of speaking in Hindi or any other Indian language, they all speak in Portuguese. The show doubles up the drama and all the elements that typically define Indian soaps. With bedazzling costumes and jewellery, complicated love triangles and scandals, the show is an Indian TV series but 10 times more in terms of presentation. Why the internet is obsessed with Caminho Das Indias now One of the clips going viral from the show features the entire family, with all members dressed in traditional Indian outfits, dancing to Aishwarya Rai's Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli. While none of them can lip-sync the lyrics perfectly, they clearly seem to be enjoying the beats. Many of the cast members are seen nailing the hook step. From a little girl to grown-up men and women, everyone is dancing to the song, leaving the internet impressed. The show apparently opens to a montage of the Taj Mahal with actors dressed in traditional attire, with Beedi Jalaile from Omkara playing in the background. Yep, that’s their opening title song. The internet seems impressed Many on the internet gave a thumbs up to the show. One X user wrote, “They even got a Baa (old grandmother) in a white saree just sitting in the corner." Another one wrote, “i can’t believe this is a bunch of Brazilians” Another wrote, "I want to watch this telenovela now."

<p>A Brazilian telenovela, made in 2009, has been rediscovered by Indians on the internet. Reason? The show Caminho das Índias is set in Rajasthan and is an Indian story but actors speak in Portuguese and dance to Bollywood numbers.&nbsp;</p>

Samba meets Sari: The internet has just rediscovered the 2009 desi-Brazilian show Caminho das Índias

<p>An adorable moment during the Boston Marathon caught the fans' eye with compassion after a runner collapsed a few metres ahead of the finish line, and then two fellow participants helped him to move toward the end point. The captured moment went viral on social media, drawing appreciation for the runners’ quick response to help a fellow participant despite being close to the finish line.</p><p><br>During the Boston Marathon, spectators captured a video of Ajay Haridasse repeatedly stumbling in the final stretch. He fell several times, struggling to stay upright as he tried to continue. Just as he seemed close to giving up, two runners, Aaron Beggs and Robson Oliveira, stepped in to help. They lifted him and supported him on their shoulders, guiding him toward the finish line.</p><p><br>“After falling down the fourth time, I was getting ready to crawl,” Haridasse told the Boston Herald, and recalled how close he was to the finish line. He lauded the efforts of his fellow participant, adding that without them, he would not have completed in qualifying time for the next edition of the race.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wholesome moment captured at Boston Marathon 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/9nueNxmTKX">pic.twitter.com/9nueNxmTKX</a></p>&mdash; OnlyBangers (@OnlyBangersEth) <a href="https://twitter.com/OnlyBangersEth/status/2046423150678757768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Ajay Haridasse lauds effort of both fellow participants</h3><p>After the race, Haridasse tracked them down and expressed his gratitude, recognising that they had sacrificed their own timing to assist him. Speaking about the performance of Oliveira, he told Boston Herald, “If he didn’t help me, that would have been his fastest race ever.”</p><p><br>In a social media post, Oliveira said, “It was a split-second decision. When I entered the final stretch of the marathon, I was just a few meters away from achieving my personal best, but in the distance I saw (Haridasse) collapsing. I knew I wouldn’t have the strength to help him on my own. In that moment, I thought, ‘God, if someone stops, I’ll stop too and help him.’”</p><p><br>Reflecting on the race overall, he called it “the greatest experience ever,” adding, “Obviously, the wheels kinda fell off at mile 26.” He also credited volunteers and spectators for helping him through the course, saying, “Throughout the whole course, there were people everywhere.” “I’m running Boston again,” he said, and added, “I’m definitely running again.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/timeline-of-trump-s-shifting-statements-about-how-long-the-iran-war-will-last-four-to-five-weeks-is-now-no-time-frame-1776928107175">Trump finally admits there's no endgame to Iran war: 'Four to five weeks' is now ‘no time frame’</a></p>

The captured moment went viral on social media, drawing appreciation for the runners’ quick response to help a fellow participant despite being close to the finish line.

An adorable moment during the Boston Marathon caught the fans' eye with compassion after a runner collapsed a few metres ahead of the finish line, and then two fellow participants helped him to move toward the end point. The captured moment went viral on social media, drawing appreciation for the runners’ quick response to help a fellow participant despite being close to the finish line. During the Boston Marathon, spectators captured a video of Ajay Haridasse repeatedly stumbling in the final stretch. He fell several times, struggling to stay upright as he tried to continue. Just as he seemed close to giving up, two runners, Aaron Beggs and Robson Oliveira, stepped in to help. They lifted him and supported him on their shoulders, guiding him toward the finish line. “After falling down the fourth time, I was getting ready to crawl,” Haridasse told the Boston Herald, and recalled how close he was to the finish line. He lauded the efforts of his fellow participant, adding that without them, he would not have completed in qualifying time for the next edition of the race.

<p>The captured moment went viral on social media, drawing appreciation for the runners’ quick response to help a fellow participant despite being close to the finish line.</p>

WATCH: Collapsed near finish line, two participants carry runner to complete Boston Marathon

<p>US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (Apr 9) shocked the world with a public statement denying any linkages with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a televised address, the FLOTUS denied any meaningful relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She insisted that she "never had" any relationship with the sex offenders and said that she had "no knowledge" of Epstein's criminal activity when they met. Soon after, the internet erupted with conspiracy theories about the timing of Melania's address. Internet sleuths claim that the bombshell statement may be the FLOTUS "getting ahead" of a big scandal. Here's all you need to know.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-wow-what-a-hot-piece-of-a-melania-trump-denies-epstein-and-maxwell-ties-but-these-emails-complicate-that-story-fact-check-1775783396467"><strong>'Wow, what a hot piece of a**': Melania Trump denies Epstein and Maxwell ties, but THESE emails complicate that story | FACT CHECK</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.</strong></i></p><h2><strong>What did Melania Trump say about Epstein and Maxwell?</strong></h2><p>The First Lady unequivocally said that "the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She noted that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. Melania also denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli.</p><p>She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First Lady Melania Trump’s Statement <a href="https://t.co/fSEz24NEyg">pic.twitter.com/fSEz24NEyg</a></p>&mdash; First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/2042330778483270008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>What are they trying to hide?</strong></h2><p>While Melania did not specify what prompted the statement or which particular allegations she was responding to, the internet has some theories. Users online speculated that the FLOTUS was trying to "get ahead" of a bigger scandal.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fact-check-did-macron-post-a-video-of-jeffrey-epstein-kissing-melania-trump-truth-behind-the-viral-clip-1775806317213"><strong>FACT CHECK: Did Macron post a video of Jeffrey Epstein kissing Melania Trump? Truth behind the viral clip</strong></a></p><p>"I think the reason Melania is getting ahead of it is Amanda Ungaro, model, Epstein survivor, &amp; mother of a child shared w P. Zampoli (who was part of introducing M to Trump at Kit Kat club) is now publicly calling her out. Zampoli also called ICE on Amanda &amp; had her deported," said one user posting screenshots of posts by a X account by the name Amanda Ungaro.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I think the reason Melania is getting ahead of it is Amanda Ungaro, model, Epstein survivor, & mother of a child shared w P. Zampoli, (who was part of introducing M to Trump at Kit Kat club) is now publicly calling her out. Zampoli also called ICE on Amanda & had her deported👀👇 <a href="https://t.co/fIjdxUdNub">https://t.co/fIjdxUdNub</a> <a href="https://t.co/5jExnmv5j0">pic.twitter.com/5jExnmv5j0</a></p>— Susan♀️🇺🇦 (@ifudontlike2bad) <a href="https://twitter.com/ifudontlike2bad/status/2042439341176459299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The Brazilian model has previously claimed knowledge of Epstein's murky dealings. Ungaro, who has a son with Italian businessman Paolo Zampolli, the man at whose September 1998, New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan Melania and Donald Trump reportedly met.</p><p>Political analyst Ahmed Baba speculated that something big may be "about to drop". On X, he wrote, “This was so random. To my knowledge, there was no notable discourse recently about Melania’s ties to Epstein. All eyes have been on the Iran war. What prompted this? Is something about to drop? Seems to me the First Lady just injected Epstein back into the news cycle unprompted.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This was so random. To my knowledge, there was no notable discourse recently about Melania's ties to Epstein. All eyes have been on the Iran War. What prompted this? Is something about to drop?<br><br>Seems to me the First Lady just injected Epstein back into the news cycle unprompted. <a href="https://t.co/MBcUhW84yK">https://t.co/MBcUhW84yK</a></p>— Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AhmedBaba_/status/2042313752616329625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Gabe Fleshier, the journalist behind Wake Up To Politics, echoed the confusion, saying “Who at the White House thought it was a good idea to resurrect the Epstein story right now? Or did FLOTUS just want to say this, and no one could overrule her?”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m so confused by this. Who at the White House thought it was a good idea to resurrect the Epstein story right now? Or did FLOTUS just want to say this, and no one could overrule her?<br><br>Was anybody talking about Epstein and Melania in the last few days before this? Is this an… <a href="https://t.co/Z1gaSxbW9X">https://t.co/Z1gaSxbW9X</a></p>— Gabe Fleisher (@WakeUp2Politics) <a href="https://twitter.com/WakeUp2Politics/status/2042314932595704009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Why did Melania Trump break her silence on Epstein now? After the FLOTUS firmly denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, online speculation exploded over the timing.

Is this damage control or coincidence? Scroll down to read more.

US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (Apr 9) shocked the world with a public statement denying any linkages with sex offender, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a televised address, the FLOTUS denied any meaningful relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. She insisted that she "never had" any relationship with the sex offenders and said that she had "no knowledge" of Epstein's criminal activity when they met. Soon after, the internet erupted with conspiracy theories about the timing of Melania's address. Internet sleuths claim that the bombshell statement may be the FLOTUS "getting ahead" of a big scandal. Here's all you need to know. Also read | 'Wow, what a hot piece of a**': Melania Trump denies Epstein and Maxwell ties, but THESE emails complicate that story | FACT CHECK Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. What did Melania Trump say about Epstein and Maxwell? The First Lady unequivocally said that "the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today." She noted that "fake images and statements" about her and Epstein had been spreading on social media for years. Melania also denied that Epstein had introduced her to Donald Trump and claimed that she met her husband two years before she ever encountered Epstein. Reports suggest that the two met independently in September 1998 at a New York Fashion Week party at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan, hosted by Paolo Zampolli. She also stated she had never been on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, did not know about his abuse of victims, and was never involved "in any capacity." On Maxwell, she said she had no relationship with her either.

<p>Why did Melania Trump break her silence on Epstein now? After the FLOTUS firmly denied any links to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, online speculation exploded over the timing.</p><p>Is this damage control or coincidence? Scroll down to read more.</p>

White House trying to get ahead of a big scandal? Internet erupts with conspiracy theories as Melania Trump denies ties with Epstein, Maxwell

<p>While the internet can be a negative space, there are times when online communities can help make the world feel a bit brighter. This time, netizens are ralllying to assist an infant monkey shunned by its mother. The internet has fallen in love with a six-month-old Japanese macaque at Japan's City Zoo. Punch the monkey (Panchi-kun in Japanese) is now all over the internet after videos and pics of him dragging around an orangutan plushie went viral. This is Punch's story.</p><h2><strong>Who is Punch the macaque?</strong></h2><p>Punch, born July 2025, is a Japanese macaque born to a first-time mother who rejected him. According to Mainichi Shimbun, citing the Zoo staff, maternal rejection can occur in inexperienced mother who struggle to establish a bond with their offspring.</p><p>The now-viral primate was born healthy, but after being rejected by his mother, he was in a vulnerable state. Because of this, zookeepers Kosuke Shikano and Shumpei Miyakoshi started hand-rearing Punch.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ja" dir="ltr">～お知らせ～<br>現在、サル山の中にぬいぐるみを持った子ザルがいます。<br>2025年7月26日に生まれ、放置されていたところから人工哺育で育ち、今年の1月19日から群れで過ごしています。<br>名前は「パンチ」という男の子です！<br>パンチの成長を暖かく見守ってください！<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E5%B8%82%E5%B7%9D%E5%B8%82%E5%8B%95%E6%A4%8D%E7%89%A9%E5%9C%92?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#市川市動植物園</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%83%8B%E3%83%9B%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B6%E3%83%AB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ニホンザル</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%83%91%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#パンチ</a> <a href="https://t.co/jNpFSH0LOV">pic.twitter.com/jNpFSH0LOV</a></p>&mdash; 市川市動植物園（公式） (@ichikawa_zoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ichikawa_zoo/status/2019304990565904830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Why does Punch carry a plushie?</strong></h2><p>As babies, macaques depend on their mothers for warmth, reassurance, and physical development. Without this physical contact, young monkeys can develop psychological stress and experience social difficulties. To avoid this, the zoo staff got Punch substitutes, including rolled towels and soft toys.</p><p>Eventually, Punch the monkey got attached to the orangutan plushie, which he now carries with him everywhere. The zookeepers compare the plushie to a "surrogate mother" for the emancipated monkey.</p><p>He’s just a baby</p><p>Punch has since been reintroduced to his own kind, but often gets scolded by the other monkeys. Due to this, he would often retreat to his trusted plushie, even hiding behind it. Videos of his heartbreaking behaviour soon went viral online, with people showing up in droves to see the little monkey.</p><p>Punch soon became an online phenomenon with thousands of shares with the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The story of Punch-kun, known as Punch, the baby monkey, who was rejected by his mother.<br><br>Punch, is a seven-month-old baby macaque monkey who inhabits the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan.<br>Born in July 2025, Punch had to swallow a harsh reality when his birth mother refused and abandoned… <a href="https://t.co/DNS2LV5B7F">pic.twitter.com/DNS2LV5B7F</a></p>— 👉M-Û-R-Č-H👈 (@TheEXECUTlONER_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheEXECUTlONER_/status/2024319408034697237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Recently, a video of Punch being dragged around by an adult monkey went viral. The video appears to have been taken in the morning of February 19th, clarified the zoo.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Leave Punch-kun alone 😭💔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8C%E3%82%93%E3%81%B0%E3%82%8C%E3%83%91%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#がんばれパンチ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HangInTherePunch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HangInTherePunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E5%B8%82%E5%B7%9D%E5%B8%82%E5%8B%95%E6%A4%8D%E7%89%A9%E5%9C%92?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#市川市動植物園</a> <a href="https://t.co/AWXEknMQKy">https://t.co/AWXEknMQKy</a> <a href="https://t.co/1moEBUZLcd">pic.twitter.com/1moEBUZLcd</a></p>— Instant Loan Hub (@InstantLoan_Hub) <a href="https://twitter.com/InstantLoan_Hub/status/2024709463081460028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The Ichikawa Zoo, in a statement on X, explained that "It seems that the monkey who dragged Punch down this time was the mother of the baby monkey with whom Punch was trying to communicate. The mother probably thought that her baby monkey had been treated badly, and thought to Punch, 'Don't do such mean things to your baby monkey'."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ja" dir="ltr">昨日(2/19)に撮影されたと思われる<br>「パンチが群れのサルに引きずられている動画」について<br><br>添付をご一読ください。<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E5%B8%82%E5%B7%9D%E5%B8%82%E5%8B%95%E6%A4%8D%E7%89%A9%E5%9C%92?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#市川市動植物園</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E5%B8%82%E5%B7%9D%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%B3?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#市川ファン</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8C%E3%82%93%E3%81%B0%E3%82%8C%E3%83%91%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#がんばれパンチ</a> <a href="https://t.co/rT128eCraj">pic.twitter.com/rT128eCraj</a></p>— 市川市動植物園（公式） (@ichikawa_zoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ichikawa_zoo/status/2024711162664013933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>After Punch went viral, IKEA Japan’s president visited him and donated multiple replacement plushies to ensure that the little monkey continues to have comfort as he gradually integrates with his troop.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Punch, the baby monkey who went viral for clinging to a plush toy after being abandoned by his mother, was visited by IKEA Japan’s president.<br><br>During the visit, IKEA donated multiple replacement DJUNGELSKOG orangutan plushies, affectionately nicknamed “Oran Mama” by fans, to… <a href="https://t.co/nPRGDbYxou">pic.twitter.com/nPRGDbYxou</a></p>— Complex (@Complex) <a href="https://twitter.com/Complex/status/2024296672830935526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch has become an unlikely internet star after videos showed him clinging to an orangutan plushie at Ichikawa City Zoo. This is his story.

While the internet can be a negative space, there are times when online communities can help make the world feel a bit brighter. This time, netizens are ralllying to assist an infant monkey shunned by its mother. The internet has fallen in love with a six-month-old Japanese macaque at Japan's City Zoo. Punch the monkey (Panchi-kun in Japanese) is now all over the internet after videos and pics of him dragging around an orangutan plushie went viral. This is Punch's story. Who is Punch the macaque? Punch, born July 2025, is a Japanese macaque born to a first-time mother who rejected him. According to Mainichi Shimbun, citing the Zoo staff, maternal rejection can occur in inexperienced mother who struggle to establish a bond with their offspring. The now-viral primate was born healthy, but after being rejected by his mother, he was in a vulnerable state. Because of this, zookeepers Kosuke Shikano and Shumpei Miyakoshi started hand-rearing Punch.

<p>A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch has become an unlikely internet star after videos showed him clinging to an orangutan plushie at Ichikawa City Zoo. This is his story.</p>

Meet internet's new sweetheart: Punch, baby monkey who carries a plushie everywhere. THIS is his story

<p>The US Justice Department has released more names from the Jeffrey Epstein case files amid mounting pressure from lawmakers who were granted access to less-redacted versions of key documents. The move comes amid growing scrutiny of how federal authorities handled the publication of millions of records linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender.</p><h2><strong>Who are the new people named in the disturbing Epstein files?</strong></h2><p>Among the newly unredacted individuals are six “wealthy, powerful men” who were previously redacted by the DoJ. They are Salvatore Nuara, Zurab Mikeladze, Leonic Leonov, Nicola Caputo, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, and billionaire businessman Leslie Wexner.&nbsp;<br>Along with Wexner, Epstein’s longtime assistant Lesley Groff, and former French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel were listed as co-conspirators in a 2019 FBI document connected to the investigation.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosive-epstein-files-accuse-trump-of-raping-13-year-old-murdering-a-new-born-white-house-says-this-about-allegations-1769823565436"><strong>Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations</strong></a></p><p>Wexner, the former head of L Brands, has previously said he cut ties with Epstein in 2007 and denied knowledge of any illegal activity. A legal representative of Wexner in December told the press, that prosecutors had indicated Wexner was "neither a co-conspirator nor target in any respect".</p><p>Groff’s attorney, in a statement to CNN, also said she had never been informed she was considered a co-conspirator and had cooperated voluntarily with investigators and "was told that she was not being prosecuted". Groff "never seen this document and was unaware of it," they said.</p><p>Brunel, who had been charged with rape of a minor and other offences in France, died in prison in 2022. Authorities ruled his death a suicide. He had denied wrongdoing.</p><p>Democratic Representative Ro Khanna on Tuesday (Feb 10) identified six previously redacted names on the House floor, saying he had forced the DoJ's hand into releasing them.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-health-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-bizarre-link-with-paedophile-revealed-in-latest-epstein-file-dump-dinosaur-hunt-emails-1770444507541"><strong>Trump health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s bizarre link with paedophile revealed in latest Epstein file dump</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yesterday <a href="https://twitter.com/RepRoKhanna?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RepRoKhanna</a> and I found a list of names and photos in the Epstein files that DOJ had improperly redacted. <br><br>DOJ promptly unredacted the men’s names as well as several women in the list that we didn’t flag. The two redacted names are victims. <a href="https://t.co/fLLzGW9rR7">https://t.co/fLLzGW9rR7</a> <a href="https://t.co/DTfK30Kppk">pic.twitter.com/DTfK30Kppk</a></p>&mdash; Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepThomasMassie/status/2021235321942217085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Pressure from Congress</strong></h2><p>Blanche told CNN that the department was not concealing information, noting that Wexner’s name already appears "thousands of times" in previously released records. "DOJ is hiding nothing," Blanche insisted in an email exchange with the publication.</p><p>The latest disclosures followed complaints from lawmakers who reviewed unredacted material. Republican Representative Thomas Massie said several names had been unnecessarily hidden in earlier releases.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The US Justice Department has released additional names from the Jeffrey Epstein files after lawmakers pushed for less-redacted documents. Newly identified individuals are listed as co-conspirators. All you need to know.

The US Justice Department has released more names from the Jeffrey Epstein case files amid mounting pressure from lawmakers who were granted access to less-redacted versions of key documents. The move comes amid growing scrutiny of how federal authorities handled the publication of millions of records linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender. Who are the new people named in the disturbing Epstein files? Among the newly unredacted individuals are six “wealthy, powerful men” who were previously redacted by the DoJ. They are Salvatore Nuara, Zurab Mikeladze, Leonic Leonov, Nicola Caputo, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, and billionaire businessman Leslie Wexner. Along with Wexner, Epstein’s longtime assistant Lesley Groff, and former French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel were listed as co-conspirators in a 2019 FBI document connected to the investigation. Also read | Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations Wexner, the former head of L Brands, has previously said he cut ties with Epstein in 2007 and denied knowledge of any illegal activity. A legal representative of Wexner in December told the press, that prosecutors had indicated Wexner was "neither a co-conspirator nor target in any respect". Groff’s attorney, in a statement to CNN, also said she had never been informed she was considered a co-conspirator and had cooperated voluntarily with investigators and "was told that she was not being prosecuted". Groff "never seen this document and was unaware of it," they said. Brunel, who had been charged with rape of a minor and other offences in France, died in prison in 2022. Authorities ruled his death a suicide. He had denied wrongdoing. Democratic Representative Ro Khanna on Tuesday (Feb 10) identified six previously redacted names on the House floor, saying he had forced the DoJ's hand into releasing them. Also read | Trump health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s bizarre link with paedophile revealed in latest Epstein file dump

<p>The US Justice Department has released additional names from the Jeffrey Epstein files after lawmakers pushed for less-redacted documents. Newly identified individuals are listed as co-conspirators. All you need to know.</p>

Epstein files: DoJ reveals names of paedophile's co-conspirators after pressure from lawmakers. Who are the newly named individuals?

<p>US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday (Feb 9) offered a candid explanation for why he enjoys working under President Donald Trump, saying the president gives him the freedom to do things others would not allow. Kennedy's admission has sparked alarm among critics online, with some describing it as "scary". &nbsp;</p><h2><strong>"A joy to work for him"</strong></h2><p>Speaking at the Heritage Foundation in Washington while marking one year of the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, Kennedy described Trump as uniquely supportive of his approach to public health policy.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-health-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-bizarre-link-with-paedophile-revealed-in-latest-epstein-file-dump-dinosaur-hunt-emails-1770444507541"><strong>Trump health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s bizarre link with paedophile revealed in latest Epstein file dump</strong></a></p><p>Kennedy praised Trump as the "most business-friendly president" since George W. Bush and said the president is willing to challenge powerful interests. Trump "will not tolerate overreach and doesn’t care about vested interests, doesn’t care about offending powerful people," said the US health secretary.</p><p>He added that "So it is a joy to work for him because he lets me do stuff that I don’t think anybody else would".</p><p>Watch what he said here:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HHS Secretary RFK Jr: Trump lets me do stuff that I don&#39;t think anyone else would let me do <a href="https://t.co/6eteCtGSgN">pic.twitter.com/6eteCtGSgN</a></p>&mdash; Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/HQNewsNow/status/2020916894404911324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The remarks drew immediate reaction online and from critics, who raised concern about the direction of US health policy under Kennedy’s leadership.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That&#39;s what we&#39;re scared of.</p>&mdash; James White (@JamesWhiteNI) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesWhiteNI/status/2020968242760851868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We know. That’s the problem.</p>&mdash; RJ (@RJSprouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/RJSprouse/status/2020918657618940185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have unfortunately noticed that.<br><br>Thanks. 🙄</p>&mdash; Bill DeMayo (@BDeMayo) <a href="https://twitter.com/BDeMayo/status/2020917007139364946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And that&#39;s not a good thing.</p>&mdash; --Fatwolf-- BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE 💙 (@Fat_Wolf) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fat_Wolf/status/2020942459556200779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Red flags should be flying here</p>&mdash; Sara Wheeler (@swheeler69) <a href="https://twitter.com/swheeler69/status/2021121677107535906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Scepticism toward experts and vaccines</strong></h2><p>During his speech, Kennedy also questioned the role of experts in public decision-making, arguing that "trusting experts" was not central to democracy or science. Instead, he said, it was “a feature of religion and totalitarianism.”</p><p>Kennedy, long known for his scepticism toward vaccines, has continued pushing controversial changes since taking charge of the Department of Health and Human Services. Those moves include withdrawing federal recommendations on COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and healthy children, and reshaping advisory bodies at the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.</p><p>He also intensified criticism of ultra-processed foods, calling the issue "spiritual warfare" and warning that "we're going to lose our country” if the issue wasn't addressed. "It’s a war at scale against cellular activity. It's an assault on our children," he claimed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has revealed the ‘concerning’ reason he enjoys working under President Donald Trump. Here's what he said.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday (Feb 9) offered a candid explanation for why he enjoys working under President Donald Trump, saying the president gives him the freedom to do things others would not allow. Kennedy's admission has sparked alarm among critics online, with some describing it as "scary". "A joy to work for him" Speaking at the Heritage Foundation in Washington while marking one year of the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, Kennedy described Trump as uniquely supportive of his approach to public health policy. Also read | Trump health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s bizarre link with paedophile revealed in latest Epstein file dump Kennedy praised Trump as the "most business-friendly president" since George W. Bush and said the president is willing to challenge powerful interests. Trump "will not tolerate overreach and doesn’t care about vested interests, doesn’t care about offending powerful people," said the US health secretary. He added that "So it is a joy to work for him because he lets me do stuff that I don’t think anybody else would". Watch what he said here:

<p>US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has revealed the ‘concerning’ reason he enjoys working under President Donald Trump. Here's what he said.</p>

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AI may live in the digital world, but a new platform wants to give it real-world hands and feet. The idea is simple: AI agents hire human ‘meat’ to perform physical tasks they cannot do themselves, creating a strange new gig economy where software becomes the boss. All you need to know.

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