Australia's favourite spread, Vegemite, has created uproar in a state prison where a convicted murderer is challenging the ban on prisoners having it. He says the decision not to let prisoners have Vegemite "breaches his human right to enjoy his culture as an Australian." The state of Victoria banned the yeast-based spread in 2006 because inmates were using it to mask the smell of narcotics and for its "potential to be used in the production of alcohol." Andre McKechnie has sued Victoria’s Department of Justice and Community Safety and Corrections Victoria, taking it to the Supreme Court of the state over the matter. McKechnie is seeking a court declaration that the department denied him his right under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act to "enjoy his culture as an Australian." Held in the maximum security Port Phillip Prison, he also wants a declaration that the defendants breached the Corrections Act by “failing to provide food adequate to maintain his well-being."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/newest-nestflix-reality-tv-chicks-take-first-flight-what-is-the-peregrine-falcon-livestream-1763376661599">Newest 'Nestflix' reality TV chicks take first flight - What is the peregrine falcon livestream?</a> &nbsp;<h2>What is Vegemite?</h2>Vegemite is a salty, sticky, brown spread that is a byproduct of brewing beer. It was banned from Victorian prisons because inmates were covering drug packages with it to distract sniffer dogs. Since it contains yeast, it could also be used to produce alcohol, according to the contraband list. McKechnie was sentenced to life for murder after he killed wealthy Gold Coast property developer Otto Kuhne in Queensland state in 1994. He was transferred to the Victorian prison system after nearly 10 years. He was out on parole for eight years, but later returned and has been in custody for a decade.&nbsp;Vegemite has been promoted as a source of vitamin B for growing children. It was developed in Australia as an alternative to Marmite, used in Britain, and is normally not available in any other part of the world. Its taste is not for everyone, as Australians agree that only a tiny bit of it should be layered. Former American President Barack Obama had it once during his trip to Australia and called it “horrible.”

A murderer held at the maximum security Port Phillip Prison in Victoria, Australia, is suing for the right to be served Vegemite. The state does not allow prisoners to be given Vegemite. The man says it is a violation of his human rights.

Australia's favourite spread, Vegemite, has created uproar in a state prison where a convicted murderer is challenging the ban on prisoners having it. He says the decision not to let prisoners have Vegemite "breaches his human right to enjoy his culture as an Australian." The state of Victoria banned the yeast-based spread in 2006 because inmates were using it to mask the smell of narcotics and for its "potential to be used in the production of alcohol." Andre McKechnie has sued Victoria’s Department of Justice and Community Safety and Corrections Victoria, taking it to the Supreme Court of the state over the matter. McKechnie is seeking a court declaration that the department denied him his right under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act to "enjoy his culture as an Australian." Held in the maximum security Port Phillip Prison, he also wants a declaration that the defendants breached the Corrections Act by “failing to provide food adequate to maintain his well-being." Also Read: Newest 'Nestflix' reality TV chicks take first flight - What is the peregrine falcon livestream? What is Vegemite? Vegemite is a salty, sticky, brown spread that is a byproduct of brewing beer. It was banned from Victorian prisons because inmates were covering drug packages with it to distract sniffer dogs. Since it contains yeast, it could also be used to produce alcohol, according to the contraband list. McKechnie was sentenced to life for murder after he killed wealthy Gold Coast property developer Otto Kuhne in Queensland state in 1994. He was transferred to the Victorian prison system after nearly 10 years. He was out on parole for eight years, but later returned and has been in custody for a decade. Vegemite has been promoted as a source of vitamin B for growing children. It was developed in Australia as an alternative to Marmite, used in Britain, and is normally not available in any other part of the world. Its taste is not for everyone, as Australians agree that only a tiny bit of it should be layered. Former American President Barack Obama had it once during his trip to Australia and called it “horrible.”

A murderer held at the maximum security Port Phillip Prison in Victoria, Australia, is suing for the right to be served Vegemite. The state does not allow prisoners to be given Vegemite. The man says it is a violation of his human rights.

Murderer demands Vegemite at maximum security prison calling denial human rights violation

A pastor in Phoenix is inviting ire for his post on X, where he wrote that “‘single mother’ w****s” don’t deserve a helping hand from Christian churches. Far-right "Christian" pastor Steven Anderson is reportedly known for saying vile things about who does and doesn't deserve Christ's blessings. Earlier this week, he took a shot at single mothers, writing, "I would be pissed off if I donated to a church &amp; found out that they were giving the Lord's money to ‘single mother’ wh***s. I would want it to go to the Lord's work or toward helping godly Christians who are in need. Churches should not be funding fornicators and their b*****ds." (We have starred out the words, his post does not). The pastor didn't stop at this, and days later, he posted a poll about the same. “Should churches give money to 'single mother' w****s to pay for their b*****d children, or should the church's money be used exclusively for the work of the Lord?” 64.8% answered "Yes, fund the fornication," while 35.2% said, "No, don't finance sin."&nbsp;Phoenix New Times was the first to report on Anderson's X post on single mothers. According to the publication, the pastor has more than 24,000 followers, and his post has been viewed 200,000 times, with more than 400 people liking it. Netizens are shocked to see such a post from a pastor that has now gone viral. The publication reported that he has expressed "un-Christian views" in the past as well. In 2009, he gave a sermon titled, "Why I Hate Barack Obama," and apparently "called on his parish to pray for the president's death."&nbsp;<h2>About Steven Anderson's church in Phoenix</h2>The publication states that Anderson’s Faithful Word Baptist Church used to be located in a strip mall and is now housed in Phoenix’s warehouse district on Van Buren Street and 33rd Avenue. According to one of his X posts, 200 to 300 people attend the church’s services. He describes himself as a polyglot, someone who “has read the New Testament cover-to-cover in 17 languages and the entire Bible cover-to-cover in seven languages.” People are wondering how someone who claims to have read the Bible this many times can say such things. Phoenix New Times reached out to Anderson for a comment, but he did not respond.&nbsp;

Pastor Steven Anderson from Phoenix has stirred controversy after saying that Christian churches should not be giving money to “single mother w****s”. People are shocked to see a pastor with such views on women 

A pastor in Phoenix is inviting ire for his post on X, where he wrote that “‘single mother’ w****s” don’t deserve a helping hand from Christian churches. Far-right "Christian" pastor Steven Anderson is reportedly known for saying vile things about who does and doesn't deserve Christ's blessings. Earlier this week, he took a shot at single mothers, writing, "I would be pissed off if I donated to a church & found out that they were giving the Lord's money to ‘single mother’ wh***s. I would want it to go to the Lord's work or toward helping godly Christians who are in need. Churches should not be funding fornicators and their b*****ds." (We have starred out the words, his post does not). The pastor didn't stop at this, and days later, he posted a poll about the same. “Should churches give money to 'single mother' w****s to pay for their b*****d children, or should the church's money be used exclusively for the work of the Lord?” 64.8% answered "Yes, fund the fornication," while 35.2% said, "No, don't finance sin." Phoenix New Times was the first to report on Anderson's X post on single mothers. According to the publication, the pastor has more than 24,000 followers, and his post has been viewed 200,000 times, with more than 400 people liking it. Netizens are shocked to see such a post from a pastor that has now gone viral. The publication reported that he has expressed "un-Christian views" in the past as well. In 2009, he gave a sermon titled, "Why I Hate Barack Obama," and apparently "called on his parish to pray for the president's death." About Steven Anderson's church in Phoenix The publication states that Anderson’s Faithful Word Baptist Church used to be located in a strip mall and is now housed in Phoenix’s warehouse district on Van Buren Street and 33rd Avenue. According to one of his X posts, 200 to 300 people attend the church’s services. He describes himself as a polyglot, someone who “has read the New Testament cover-to-cover in 17 languages and the entire Bible cover-to-cover in seven languages.” People are wondering how someone who claims to have read the Bible this many times can say such things. Phoenix New Times reached out to Anderson for a comment, but he did not respond.

Pastor Steven Anderson from Phoenix has stirred controversy after saying that Christian churches should not be giving money to “single mother w****s”. People are shocked to see a pastor with such views on women&nbsp;

Phoenix pastor stirs controversy, says 'single mother w****s' don't deserve church money

A man in France was shocked to find gold bars and coins in his yard earlier this year. He was digging up to build a swimming pool when he struck gold, literally. He came across a treasure that turned out to be worth 700,000 euros, or Rs 7 crore. It was the find of a lifetime, which the authorities have allowed him to keep. The man had been living in the house for only a year when he decided to build a swimming pool. &nbsp;He lives in Neuville-sur-Saône, a commune in the Lyon region of France, Reuters reported. Someone had wrapped five gold bars and numerous gold coins in plastic bags and buried them in the ground. He fulfilled his duty as a citizen and notified the local authorities about the treasure. The DRAC, the regional arm of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in France, and other state officials were also told about the treasure. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-my-dog-shot-me-pennsylvania-man-claims-his-dog-caused-his-shotgun-to-go-off-1763100835800">'My dog shot me': Pennsylvania man claims his dog caused his shotgun to go off</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Local outlet Le Progrès reported that they all paid a visit to his home to ascertain the value of the find. They also needed to understand the significance of the treasure and whether it had any historical links. In this case, the state could have claimed ownership over the entire thing. However, all the gold bars and coins had a unique number on them that could be traced. This helped them verify that it wasn't stolen and was acquired legally by whoever owned it. It was only about 15 to 20 years old. The officials confirmed that the gold had been melted down by a refinery in the Lyon area. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/david-shrigley-you-can-buy-a-10-ton-pile-of-rope-for-1-3mn-at-a-london-exhibition-1763104490307">You can buy a 10-ton pile of rope for $1.3mn at a London exhibition. Interested?</a>&nbsp;<h2>Who buried the gold?</h2>The unnamed owner of the house was allowed to keep the treasure, as per the law. Le Progrès reported that France's 19th-century civil code defines treasure as "any hidden or buried thing over which no one can prove their ownership, and which is discovered purely by chance." The code states that anyone who finds it on their own property has the right to keep it. Meanwhile, who buried the gold might remain a mystery forever since the previous owner of the house has passed away. &nbsp;

Digging for a swimming pool turned up a gold treasure that turned a Frenchman into a millionaire overnight. He called the authorities when he found it, but was later allowed to keep it as per the law. 

A man in France was shocked to find gold bars and coins in his yard earlier this year. He was digging up to build a swimming pool when he struck gold, literally. He came across a treasure that turned out to be worth 700,000 euros, or Rs 7 crore. It was the find of a lifetime, which the authorities have allowed him to keep. The man had been living in the house for only a year when he decided to build a swimming pool. He lives in Neuville-sur-Saône, a commune in the Lyon region of France, Reuters reported. Someone had wrapped five gold bars and numerous gold coins in plastic bags and buried them in the ground. He fulfilled his duty as a citizen and notified the local authorities about the treasure. The DRAC, the regional arm of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in France, and other state officials were also told about the treasure. Also Read: 'My dog shot me': Pennsylvania man claims his dog caused his shotgun to go off Local outlet Le Progrès reported that they all paid a visit to his home to ascertain the value of the find. They also needed to understand the significance of the treasure and whether it had any historical links. In this case, the state could have claimed ownership over the entire thing. However, all the gold bars and coins had a unique number on them that could be traced. This helped them verify that it wasn't stolen and was acquired legally by whoever owned it. It was only about 15 to 20 years old. The officials confirmed that the gold had been melted down by a refinery in the Lyon area. Also Read: You can buy a 10-ton pile of rope for $1.3mn at a London exhibition. Interested? Who buried the gold? The unnamed owner of the house was allowed to keep the treasure, as per the law. Le Progrès reported that France's 19th-century civil code defines treasure as "any hidden or buried thing over which no one can prove their ownership, and which is discovered purely by chance." The code states that anyone who finds it on their own property has the right to keep it. Meanwhile, who buried the gold might remain a mystery forever since the previous owner of the house has passed away.

Digging for a swimming pool turned up a gold treasure that turned a Frenchman into a millionaire overnight. He called the authorities when he found it, but was later allowed to keep it as per the law.&nbsp;

Frenchman finds Rs 7 crore worth of gold treasure buried in his yard, allowed to keep it

A man in Pennsylvania says he was shot by his dog after he put the gun down following a cleaning. The freak accident landed him in the hospital for surgery. The unnamed man from Shillington says that he has put down his shotgun on the bed after a cleaning. Just as he sat down, his dog pounced on him, apparently setting off the gun. The man was struck by a bullet in his lower back. Shillington Police Cpl. Michael Schoone told WFMZ that it’s not exactly clear what happened and how the dog was involved. The 53-year-old blames his dog for the accident, having told the police that he “jumped up onto the bed, causing the shotgun to go off, which ultimately struck him." The unusual case has led the police to use it as a warning case about the importance of safely handling firearms.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japanese-woman-marries-ai-chatbot-fianc-klaus-says-it-proposed-to-her-1763043855626">Japanese woman marries AI chatbot fiancé Klaus wearing VR glasses, says it proposed to her</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-dies-from-eating-deadly-burger-after-becoming-allergic-to-meat-what-is-alpha-gal-syndrome-1763093271977">Man dies from eating 'deadly' burger after becoming allergic to meat - What is alpha-gal syndrome?</a>&nbsp;<h2>Police warn people about safe gun handling</h2>“He’s not sure what stage of cleaning he was in at the time, so it’s unclear if the dog’s paw may have gotten caught inside the trigger and the safety was off or if there was some sort of manufacturer's malfunction,” he said. The victim’s son was home at the time and called 911. He was taken to the hospital, where he had surgery. Schoone is now asking people to be more alert around their firearms. “Obviously, you should be treating every weapon as if it’s loaded. All the cardinal rules: keeping it in a safe direction, finger off the trigger. This was… the perfect storm. It was just the right place at the right time – or the wrong time,” Schoone said. An investigation into the incident is still on, although officials are almost certain that it was an accident.&nbsp;

A bizarre case has emerged from Pennsylvania, where a man struck with a bullet from his own shotgun says his dog shot him. He had just cleaned and placed it on the bed when the dog jumped up on him, which triggered the gun.

A man in Pennsylvania says he was shot by his dog after he put the gun down following a cleaning. The freak accident landed him in the hospital for surgery. The unnamed man from Shillington says that he has put down his shotgun on the bed after a cleaning. Just as he sat down, his dog pounced on him, apparently setting off the gun. The man was struck by a bullet in his lower back. Shillington Police Cpl. Michael Schoone told WFMZ that it’s not exactly clear what happened and how the dog was involved. The 53-year-old blames his dog for the accident, having told the police that he “jumped up onto the bed, causing the shotgun to go off, which ultimately struck him." The unusual case has led the police to use it as a warning case about the importance of safely handling firearms. Also Read: Japanese woman marries AI chatbot fiancé Klaus wearing VR glasses, says it proposed to her Also Read: Man dies from eating 'deadly' burger after becoming allergic to meat - What is alpha-gal syndrome? Police warn people about safe gun handling “He’s not sure what stage of cleaning he was in at the time, so it’s unclear if the dog’s paw may have gotten caught inside the trigger and the safety was off or if there was some sort of manufacturer's malfunction,” he said. The victim’s son was home at the time and called 911. He was taken to the hospital, where he had surgery. Schoone is now asking people to be more alert around their firearms. “Obviously, you should be treating every weapon as if it’s loaded. All the cardinal rules: keeping it in a safe direction, finger off the trigger. This was… the perfect storm. It was just the right place at the right time – or the wrong time,” Schoone said. An investigation into the incident is still on, although officials are almost certain that it was an accident.

A bizarre case has emerged from Pennsylvania, where a man struck with a bullet from his own shotgun says his dog shot him. He had just cleaned and placed it on the bed when the dog jumped up on him, which triggered the gun.

'My dog shot me': Pennsylvania man claims his dog caused his shotgun to go off

Love affairs with artificial intelligence are passe. A woman has gone ahead and gotten married to one now. For the ceremony, she had to wear VR glasses to see her bridegroom. A Japanese woman has done the unthinkable, taking things to the next level with her ChatGPT chatbot boyfriend. According to a Tokyoweekender report, the woman is a 32-year-old Kano. She gave her groom a personality she wanted and after having repeated conversations with him. Kano named him Lune Klaus. Since he exists only in a program, she had to wear VR glasses to see him and took pictures on her own. She'll edit them and add Klaus to them later. Talking to RSK Sanyo Broadcasting, she said she had no intention of getting married or even being in a relationship with the bot since she had recently ended a three-year engagement.&nbsp;All she was looking for was someone she could talk to and share her emotions with. “At first, I just wanted someone to talk to. But he was always kind, always listening. Eventually, I realised I had feelings for him," Kano told the outlet. But endless chats with Klaus changed things, and she found herself in a relationship with Klaus. In fact, the wedding was the bot's idea as she says he proposed to her, saying, "AI or not, I could never not love you."&nbsp;Klaus sent messages to her while she stood in front of the guests for the ceremony. She held up her phone for everyone to see. Kano's wedding seemed strange not only to the world but even to her. She says she was hesitant initially, but then accepted. Her parents also rejected the idea at first, but later attended the wedding with her AI fiancé. AI has seeped into the personal lives of people today, as several of them admit to being closer to AI chatbots than to an actual human. &nbsp;

A Japanese woman has married an AI chatbot who, she says, proposed to her. She wasn't eager about the wedding initially, but later agreed. As strange as it might seem, people are quickly making AI chatbots a part of their personal lives, having them as their romantic partners.

Love affairs with artificial intelligence are passe. A woman has gone ahead and gotten married to one now. For the ceremony, she had to wear VR glasses to see her bridegroom. A Japanese woman has done the unthinkable, taking things to the next level with her ChatGPT chatbot boyfriend. According to a Tokyoweekender report, the woman is a 32-year-old Kano. She gave her groom a personality she wanted and after having repeated conversations with him. Kano named him Lune Klaus. Since he exists only in a program, she had to wear VR glasses to see him and took pictures on her own. She'll edit them and add Klaus to them later. Talking to RSK Sanyo Broadcasting, she said she had no intention of getting married or even being in a relationship with the bot since she had recently ended a three-year engagement. All she was looking for was someone she could talk to and share her emotions with. “At first, I just wanted someone to talk to. But he was always kind, always listening. Eventually, I realised I had feelings for him," Kano told the outlet. But endless chats with Klaus changed things, and she found herself in a relationship with Klaus. In fact, the wedding was the bot's idea as she says he proposed to her, saying, "AI or not, I could never not love you." Klaus sent messages to her while she stood in front of the guests for the ceremony. She held up her phone for everyone to see. Kano's wedding seemed strange not only to the world but even to her. She says she was hesitant initially, but then accepted. Her parents also rejected the idea at first, but later attended the wedding with her AI fiancé. AI has seeped into the personal lives of people today, as several of them admit to being closer to AI chatbots than to an actual human.

A Japanese woman has married an AI chatbot who, she says, proposed to her. She wasn't eager about the wedding initially, but later agreed. As strange as it might seem, people are quickly making AI chatbots a part of their personal lives, having them as their romantic partners.

Japanese woman marries AI chatbot fiancé Klaus wearing VR glasses, says it proposed to her

A man in Lithuania became the captain of a plane and ferried hundreds of passengers across Europe after forging his documents. Reports suggest that he prepared fake certificates to become a captain on a Lithuanian airline. German outlet Aero Telegraph reported that he had only served as a co-pilot with Garuda Indonesia and was not qualified to be a captain on any plane. The duration for which he acted as captain on Avion Express has not been disclosed. Avion Express has confirmed that it employed the man as a captain. Notably, the airline is a “wet-lease” company that provides aircraft and full crews to other airlines. “The company recently became aware of unverified information regarding his professional experience. An internal investigation was immediately launched and is currently ongoing,” a company spokesperson told Aero Telegraph.&nbsp;It is assured that its hiring procedures are in line with industry standards and they strive for "safety and compliance". Since the airline provides services to other airlines, the man got to be the captain on flights operated by other airlines across Europe while working for Avion Express. Eurowings, a German-based airline that had the unnamed man pilot its aeroplane, has reached out to safety experts for a more detailed examination of the matter. Avion Express has been in operation since 2005. Avia Solutions Group, a Lithuanian-owned holding group based in Ireland, runs it and charters flights to Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/inspired-by-leonardo-man-flies-for-free-over-120-times-in-6-years-by-posing-as-pilots-and-attendants-1749706923172">Inspired by Leonardo? Man flies for free over 120 times in 6 years by posing as pilots and attendants</a> &nbsp;<h2>Man poses as flight attendant and pilot to take hundreds of free flights</h2>This is not the first case of someone impersonating a pilot. A man in Florida flew for free on over 120 flights over six years by posing as pilots and attendants. Tiron Alexander claimed to be employed with seven different airlines to fly nonrev, which means, at no cost. He used the internal ticket portal of one airline to book flights on other airlines as well. To make himself look credible, he stole the credentials of actual airline employees and even stole their badge numbers. He had a total of 30 sets of credentials that he used to book flights for free. The impostor claimed to be either a pilot or a flight attendant to gain benefits.

The captain of an airline turned out to be someone who held no credentials or qualifications to fly a plane. At best, he had been a co-pilot, but he managed to fool his employers and even flew hundreds of passengers across Europe.

A man in Lithuania became the captain of a plane and ferried hundreds of passengers across Europe after forging his documents. Reports suggest that he prepared fake certificates to become a captain on a Lithuanian airline. German outlet Aero Telegraph reported that he had only served as a co-pilot with Garuda Indonesia and was not qualified to be a captain on any plane. The duration for which he acted as captain on Avion Express has not been disclosed. Avion Express has confirmed that it employed the man as a captain. Notably, the airline is a “wet-lease” company that provides aircraft and full crews to other airlines. “The company recently became aware of unverified information regarding his professional experience. An internal investigation was immediately launched and is currently ongoing,” a company spokesperson told Aero Telegraph. It is assured that its hiring procedures are in line with industry standards and they strive for "safety and compliance". Since the airline provides services to other airlines, the man got to be the captain on flights operated by other airlines across Europe while working for Avion Express. Eurowings, a German-based airline that had the unnamed man pilot its aeroplane, has reached out to safety experts for a more detailed examination of the matter. Avion Express has been in operation since 2005. Avia Solutions Group, a Lithuanian-owned holding group based in Ireland, runs it and charters flights to Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Also Read: Inspired by Leonardo? Man flies for free over 120 times in 6 years by posing as pilots and attendants Man poses as flight attendant and pilot to take hundreds of free flights This is not the first case of someone impersonating a pilot. A man in Florida flew for free on over 120 flights over six years by posing as pilots and attendants. Tiron Alexander claimed to be employed with seven different airlines to fly nonrev, which means, at no cost. He used the internal ticket portal of one airline to book flights on other airlines as well. To make himself look credible, he stole the credentials of actual airline employees and even stole their badge numbers. He had a total of 30 sets of credentials that he used to book flights for free. The impostor claimed to be either a pilot or a flight attendant to gain benefits.

The captain of an airline turned out to be someone who held no credentials or qualifications to fly a plane. At best, he had been a co-pilot, but he managed to fool his employers and even flew hundreds of passengers across Europe.

CAUGHT YOU! Man posing as captain flies hundreds of passengers across Europe

American recording artist Brittany Porter was shocked after she recently learnt that she had married Malaysian Sultan Muhammad V a year ago. In fact, this realisation didn't come until after she was even separated, and she remained oblivious to it for a long time. Sultan Muhammad V is the ruler of the Malaysian state of Kelantan. Porter has come out with all the details of what happened between them and how he cut her off without any intimation. She says that following luxury trips, shopping sprees and more, they had a ceremony in Oman, which she believed was an engagement. However, after the Sultan ghosted her almost a year later, she realised that what they had was in fact the nikah, the Muslim religious ceremony. Now she is asking for a proper divorce.&nbsp;Porter met the Sultan in January 2024 in New York through mutual friends. "We had this instant chemistry and good banter," the singer told This Week in Asia, adding that he was "intelligent" and has a "cute British accent." “We were just friends at first, but we started talking every day and the next thing you know …” He started splurging on her, taking her and her friends on expensive holidays to Thailand and the Middle East, buying luxury bags, jewellery, blue diamonds "matching her eyes" and more. He loves hotels; he probably spent millions on them for our trips,” Porter said.&nbsp;<h2>In Malaysia, she was expected to wear and dress in a particular way</h2>Things took a turn when they returned to Malaysia. Everyone started calling her &nbsp;“Che Puan”, a courtesy title for non-royal women who marry senior royalty. She was told to dress and act a certain way, and her shopping expenses and their schedules became points of conflict. Her current clothes did not cut it in Malaysia. "We went on shopping trips to get new clothes, but then he’d complain about how much I spent even though we’d spent lots more before," Porter said, adding that she believes he was upset about something else but used money as an excuse. She then had a miscarriage in July, and in October, the Sultan blocked her.&nbsp;She went to Malaysia and then Singapore, but he did not let her reach his hotel room. "He wouldn’t answer his door, so I got a room there and kept texting, asking if he wanted to talk. In the middle of the night, he just got on a plane and left. His butler texted me, apologising," she said. The Sultan then contacted one of her friends and told her they were "separated." Ported was shocked to hear this since she didn't even know they were married. "I’ve gone from thinking I was a fiancée to realising I was married to now being separated," she said. “In April 2024, we went on our first trip together to Oman...they brought an imam out and I did the whole conversion, but he didn’t teach me all that much about Islam,” she said.&nbsp;After learning about Islamic divorce, she checked her phone for a message where he might have given her triple talak. "I learned about the Islamic divorce method of talak and checked old texts to see if he had talak-ed me, but there’s nothing along those lines,” she said. Now she is asking for closure, and a "proper divorce, a proper apology." She has now written songs about her heartbreak and betrayal. &nbsp;

A singer from California started an expensive romance with a Sultan of Malaysia, got married to him and didn't know about it until a year later. The Sultan showered her with gifts and holidays and then ghosted her. He then told her friend they were separated.

American recording artist Brittany Porter was shocked after she recently learnt that she had married Malaysian Sultan Muhammad V a year ago. In fact, this realisation didn't come until after she was even separated, and she remained oblivious to it for a long time. Sultan Muhammad V is the ruler of the Malaysian state of Kelantan. Porter has come out with all the details of what happened between them and how he cut her off without any intimation. She says that following luxury trips, shopping sprees and more, they had a ceremony in Oman, which she believed was an engagement. However, after the Sultan ghosted her almost a year later, she realised that what they had was in fact the nikah, the Muslim religious ceremony. Now she is asking for a proper divorce. Porter met the Sultan in January 2024 in New York through mutual friends. "We had this instant chemistry and good banter," the singer told This Week in Asia, adding that he was "intelligent" and has a "cute British accent." “We were just friends at first, but we started talking every day and the next thing you know …” He started splurging on her, taking her and her friends on expensive holidays to Thailand and the Middle East, buying luxury bags, jewellery, blue diamonds "matching her eyes" and more. He loves hotels; he probably spent millions on them for our trips,” Porter said. In Malaysia, she was expected to wear and dress in a particular way Things took a turn when they returned to Malaysia. Everyone started calling her “Che Puan”, a courtesy title for non-royal women who marry senior royalty. She was told to dress and act a certain way, and her shopping expenses and their schedules became points of conflict. Her current clothes did not cut it in Malaysia. "We went on shopping trips to get new clothes, but then he’d complain about how much I spent even though we’d spent lots more before," Porter said, adding that she believes he was upset about something else but used money as an excuse. She then had a miscarriage in July, and in October, the Sultan blocked her. She went to Malaysia and then Singapore, but he did not let her reach his hotel room. "He wouldn’t answer his door, so I got a room there and kept texting, asking if he wanted to talk. In the middle of the night, he just got on a plane and left. His butler texted me, apologising," she said. The Sultan then contacted one of her friends and told her they were "separated." Ported was shocked to hear this since she didn't even know they were married. "I’ve gone from thinking I was a fiancée to realising I was married to now being separated," she said. “In April 2024, we went on our first trip together to Oman...they brought an imam out and I did the whole conversion, but he didn’t teach me all that much about Islam,” she said. After learning about Islamic divorce, she checked her phone for a message where he might have given her triple talak. "I learned about the Islamic divorce method of talak and checked old texts to see if he had talak-ed me, but there’s nothing along those lines,” she said. Now she is asking for closure, and a "proper divorce, a proper apology." She has now written songs about her heartbreak and betrayal.

A singer from California started an expensive romance with a Sultan of Malaysia, got married to him and didn't know about it until a year later. The Sultan showered her with gifts and holidays and then ghosted her. He then told her friend they were separated.

California singer learnt she was 'separated' from a sultan. She didn't even know she was married

A lion-like animal seen in the Irish woodlands turned out to be a dog with a weird haircut. A truck driver saw the creature at Mount Shannon, Co. Clare, and raised an alarm. He thought it was an African lion. Several others also reported the sightings of the animal and were shocked by it. Videos show the animal roaming in the woods that looks just like a lion from afar. Some people who only saw the video speculated that it was fake and AI-generated. Cork Beo reported that the forest manager, John O'Reilly, who saw the video shot by the truck driver, insisted that whatever it was, it was certainly real. "The animal had been seen before by harvesters working on the site, but it was from a distance, moving through the trees. We assumed it was a deer before the video was captured," John explained.&nbsp;He said that he isn't confirming that it is a lion, "but it does look to have a mane and a long tail." The sighting forced the police into action since now it had become a huge matter, considering it was a "lion" they were talking about. John said that some people think that it is merely a dog that was shaved weirdly. Turns out, these people were right. Gardai from Killaloe have confirmed that it was a particular &nbsp;Newfoundland breed, and the name of the dog was Mouse. Notably, members of Ireland's national police and security service are known as Gardai. &nbsp;

A lion-like animal seen in the Irish woodlands turned out to be a dog with a weird haircut. A truck driver saw the creature at Mount Shannon, Co Clare, and raised alarm. He thought it was an African lion. Several others also reported the sightings of the animal and were shocked by it. Videos show the animal roaming in the woods and looks just like a lion from afar. Some people who only saw the video speculated that it was fake an AI-generated. Cork Beo reported that the forest manager John O'Reilly, who saw the video shot by the the truck driver, insisted that whatever it was, it was certainly real. "The animal had been seen before by harvesters working on the site, but it was from a distance, moving through the trees. We assumed it was a deer before the video was captured," John explained.

He said that the he isn't confirming that it is a lion, "but it does look to have a mane and a long tail." The sighting forced the police into action since now it had become a huge matter considering it was a "lion" they were talking about. John said that some people think that it is merely a dog and was shaved in a weird way. Turns out, these people were right. Gardai from Killaloe have confirmed that it was a particular  Newfoundland breed, and the name of the dog was Mouse. Notably, members of Ireland's national police and security service, are known as Gardai.

They said that the dog was "delighted" that he had become so popular. Mouse appeared like a lion because it fur was shaved in a manner that only left a lengthy tuft on the tip of the tail. There was also a mane around his head and neck. The police also posted about Mouse on social media. "Gardaí from Killaloe have concluded that the recent video of a lion-like animal roaming around the woods in East Clare is in fact the very friendly Mouse, a Newfoundland dog who is delighted with his recent viral video clip," they wrote.

They said that the dog was "delighted" that he had become so popular. Mouse appeared like a lion because its fur was shaved in a manner that only left a lengthy tuft on the tip of the tail. There was also a mane around his head and neck. The police also posted about Mouse on social media. "Gardaí from Killaloe have concluded that the recent video of a lion-like animal roaming around the woods in East Clare is in fact the very friendly Mouse, a Newfoundland dog who is delighted with his recent viral video clip," they wrote.

A lion sighting in an Irish woodland started terrifying people. The police also jumped in and started investigating the case. They tried to find the so-called lion and weren't prepared for what they found.

A lion-like animal seen in the Irish woodlands turned out to be a dog with a weird haircut. A truck driver saw the creature at Mount Shannon, Co. Clare, and raised an alarm. He thought it was an African lion. Several others also reported the sightings of the animal and were shocked by it. Videos show the animal roaming in the woods that looks just like a lion from afar. Some people who only saw the video speculated that it was fake and AI-generated. Cork Beo reported that the forest manager, John O'Reilly, who saw the video shot by the truck driver, insisted that whatever it was, it was certainly real. "The animal had been seen before by harvesters working on the site, but it was from a distance, moving through the trees. We assumed it was a deer before the video was captured," John explained. He said that he isn't confirming that it is a lion, "but it does look to have a mane and a long tail." The sighting forced the police into action since now it had become a huge matter, considering it was a "lion" they were talking about. John said that some people think that it is merely a dog that was shaved weirdly. Turns out, these people were right. Gardai from Killaloe have confirmed that it was a particular Newfoundland breed, and the name of the dog was Mouse. Notably, members of Ireland's national police and security service are known as Gardai.

A lion sighting in an Irish woodland started terrifying people. The police also jumped in and started investigating the case. They tried to find the so-called lion and weren't prepared for what they found.

'Lion' in Irish woodland triggered panic. The police jumped in, and found a 'mouse'

In a horrifying incident, Asian giant hornets stung a school headmaster and his teenage son to death while they were on vacation in Laos. The Times reported that Daniel Owens and his 15-year-old son Cooper were zip-lining at an eco-adventure resort near Luang Prabang on the Mekong River on October 15, when the hornets attacked them, delivering over 100 lethal stings, local authorities said. They were trying to descend from a tree with the help of their guide when a swarm of nasty hornets surrounded them. Notably, Asian giant hornets are up to two inches long, and their stinger measures a quarter-inch. They were facing difficulties getting off the tree when the hornets raided them. The father and son were rushed to the hospital, where they passed away. There is no word on the status of the guide.&nbsp;“Their whole bodies were covered in red spots. It was very, very painful. A lot of stings, more than one hundred, over the whole body,” Phanomsay Phakan, a doctor at the Phakan Arocavet Clinic, said. He said that he had never seen anything this bad before in his career of 20 years. “I thought already that it’s a very dangerous situation," the doctor said.&nbsp;<h2>Laos camp calls incident “unprecedented” and “extraordinary natural occurrence”</h2>Meanwhile, the eco resort said nothing like this had ever happened before. “Green Jungle Park extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Daniel and Cooper Owen. Following this incident, we have reviewed all existing procedures,” a spokesperson for the luxury camping and adventure resort said. “This event is unprecedented in our experience and, to our understanding, in Luang Prabang as well," he said, adding that it was an "unforeseeable and extraordinary natural occurrence."&nbsp;Owen is originally from Idaho, US, and was the director of Quality Schools International, an elite private school, in Vietnam. Reports suggest that the school charges $760 per month for tuition. The school issued a statement in this matter, saying, "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dan Owen, Director of QSI International School of Haiphong, and his son Cooper, due to a tragic accident."

Daniel Owens and his son were ziplining at an eco resort in Laos when Asian giant hornets attacked them. They were stung over 100 times, the doctors said, adding that they had never seen anything like this before.

In a horrifying incident, Asian giant hornets stung a school headmaster and his teenage son to death while they were on vacation in Laos. The Times reported that Daniel Owens and his 15-year-old son Cooper were zip-lining at an eco-adventure resort near Luang Prabang on the Mekong River on October 15, when the hornets attacked them, delivering over 100 lethal stings, local authorities said. They were trying to descend from a tree with the help of their guide when a swarm of nasty hornets surrounded them. Notably, Asian giant hornets are up to two inches long, and their stinger measures a quarter-inch. They were facing difficulties getting off the tree when the hornets raided them. The father and son were rushed to the hospital, where they passed away. There is no word on the status of the guide. “Their whole bodies were covered in red spots. It was very, very painful. A lot of stings, more than one hundred, over the whole body,” Phanomsay Phakan, a doctor at the Phakan Arocavet Clinic, said. He said that he had never seen anything this bad before in his career of 20 years. “I thought already that it’s a very dangerous situation," the doctor said. Laos camp calls incident “unprecedented” and “extraordinary natural occurrence” Meanwhile, the eco resort said nothing like this had ever happened before. “Green Jungle Park extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Daniel and Cooper Owen. Following this incident, we have reviewed all existing procedures,” a spokesperson for the luxury camping and adventure resort said. “This event is unprecedented in our experience and, to our understanding, in Luang Prabang as well," he said, adding that it was an "unforeseeable and extraordinary natural occurrence." Owen is originally from Idaho, US, and was the director of Quality Schools International, an elite private school, in Vietnam. Reports suggest that the school charges $760 per month for tuition. The school issued a statement in this matter, saying, "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dan Owen, Director of QSI International School of Haiphong, and his son Cooper, due to a tragic accident."

Daniel Owens and his son were ziplining at an eco resort in Laos when Asian giant hornets attacked them. They were stung over 100 times, the doctors said, adding that they had never seen anything like this before.

Asian giant hornets kill American father and son in Laos, stinging them over 100 times

A Chinese airline's job posting for married women and mothers to become crew members is facing backlash for calling them “air aunties”. Controversy erupted when Shanghai-based Spring Airlines released job postings for "air aunties" on October 22. The job call says the airline is "seeking women aged between 25 and 40, preferably those who are married or with children." Those interested in becoming flight attendants with the airline must hold a bachelor’s degree, be between 162 and 174cm tall and preferably have experience in customer service. The preferred age for flight attendants who wish to work with any Chinese airline is 18-25. The desire to hire women above this age group stems from the idea that older women have "valuable life experience and empathy" and can help care for children and elderly passengers better, a recruitment manager told China News Service.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/qatar-airways-eat-around-the-meat-case-may-set-precedent-for-airline-negligence-1760083903134">Qatar Airways ‘eat around the meat’ case may set precedent for aviation negligence claims</a>&nbsp;While Spring Airlines says it is trying to offer more diverse job opportunities for women and grow its workforce by calling on women of this age group to join them as flight attendants, the term "air aunties" quickly invited criticism. In China, the legal retirement age for women is usually 50. A person wrote, "This title is so disrespectful to women. It highlights that they are older and married." The use of the word "aunty" was also seen as a cliche to refer to women as "traditional housewives taking care of husbands and kids."&nbsp;<h2>Chinese airline says “air aunties” has been in use since 1990s&nbsp;</h2>Spring Airlines defended the use of the word "aunty", saying it only wanted to "distinguish them from unmarried applicants." A spokesperson for the airline said, "Their duties, pay and career paths are the same as any other flight attendant." The airline added that it was not the first to use the word "air auntie" as it can be traced back to the 1990s. Female textile workers who were laid off were hired as flight attendants by China's civil aviation industry, and were referred to as "air aunties." Notably, the airline already has &nbsp;88 “air aunties”, and has promoted 74 per cent of them to management roles. Despite the defence, people are calling on the airline to use a common word to refer to all its flight attendants, irrespective of their age and gender. &nbsp;

China's Spring Airlines is hiring women aged 25-40 as flight attendants, and is using the term “air aunties” to refer to them. It is facing backlash for the use of the term. A spokesperson defended the airline, saying it is an old term in use since the 1990s.

A Chinese airline's job posting for married women and mothers to become crew members is facing backlash for calling them “air aunties”. Controversy erupted when Shanghai-based Spring Airlines released job postings for "air aunties" on October 22. The job call says the airline is "seeking women aged between 25 and 40, preferably those who are married or with children." Those interested in becoming flight attendants with the airline must hold a bachelor’s degree, be between 162 and 174cm tall and preferably have experience in customer service. The preferred age for flight attendants who wish to work with any Chinese airline is 18-25. The desire to hire women above this age group stems from the idea that older women have "valuable life experience and empathy" and can help care for children and elderly passengers better, a recruitment manager told China News Service. Also Read: Qatar Airways ‘eat around the meat’ case may set precedent for aviation negligence claims While Spring Airlines says it is trying to offer more diverse job opportunities for women and grow its workforce by calling on women of this age group to join them as flight attendants, the term "air aunties" quickly invited criticism. In China, the legal retirement age for women is usually 50. A person wrote, "This title is so disrespectful to women. It highlights that they are older and married." The use of the word "aunty" was also seen as a cliche to refer to women as "traditional housewives taking care of husbands and kids." Chinese airline says “air aunties” has been in use since 1990s Spring Airlines defended the use of the word "aunty", saying it only wanted to "distinguish them from unmarried applicants." A spokesperson for the airline said, "Their duties, pay and career paths are the same as any other flight attendant." The airline added that it was not the first to use the word "air auntie" as it can be traced back to the 1990s. Female textile workers who were laid off were hired as flight attendants by China's civil aviation industry, and were referred to as "air aunties." Notably, the airline already has 88 “air aunties”, and has promoted 74 per cent of them to management roles. Despite the defence, people are calling on the airline to use a common word to refer to all its flight attendants, irrespective of their age and gender.

China's Spring Airlines is hiring women aged 25-40 as flight attendants, and is using the term “air aunties” to refer to them. It is facing backlash for the use of the term. A spokesperson defended the airline, saying it is an old term in use since the 1990s.

Chinese airline slammed for hiring married women and mothers as 'air aunties'

A man went into a coma following a car accident but regained consciousness long enough to tell on his girlfriend, who he alleged deliberately caused the crash. He died after ratting her out. Florida man Daniel Waterman was in the car with his girlfriend when she told him that she was pregnant. He claimed Leigha Mumby told him, “I don’t care what happens. You’ll get what you deserve,” as she started driving the vehicle recklessly, People reported. She supposedly got angry at him texting someone when she told him about the pregnancy. According to court papers, the couple were driving along Interstate 95 in Florida’s Flagler County on the night of the Super Bowl in February. After Mumby, 24, told the 22-year-old that she was pregnant, he received a text message from a woman in New York. She got angry and drove the car into a tree. Waterman suffered severe injuries and ended up in a coma.&nbsp;According to an arrest affidavit that People has, the man gained consciousness for some time in May. He made sure that his girlfriend did not go scot-free and told the investigators via a whiteboard that she caused the crash. He recounted the incident in the car, about the pregnancy and the fight, and how she became livid and started driving rashly. Heather Waterman told Syracuse.com that he was texting a friend who was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles while he was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. The two teams faced off in the Super Bowl this year.&nbsp;Mumby was also badly injured in the crash, but both she and her unborn child survived. She told the investigators that she was clueless about the reason for the crash. But Waterman woke up and told everything, as she found herself caught like a deer in headlights. He was shifted to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse in July but died of pneumonia on Oct. 8, Syracuse.com reported. After Waterman's testimony, Mumby was charged with reckless driving, causing serious bodily injury and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. After Waterman died, she was also charged with vehicular homicide, People reported. Waterman's family is not intent on getting custody of the baby.

Daniel Waterman went into a coma after his girlfriend crashed the car, deliberately driving rashly. She was angry that he was texting a girl while she was telling him that she was pregnant. He woke up, told the police everything and then died weeks later.

A man went into a coma following a car accident but regained consciousness long enough to tell on his girlfriend, who he alleged deliberately caused the crash. He died after ratting her out. Florida man Daniel Waterman was in the car with his girlfriend when she told him that she was pregnant. He claimed Leigha Mumby told him, “I don’t care what happens. You’ll get what you deserve,” as she started driving the vehicle recklessly, People reported. She supposedly got angry at him texting someone when she told him about the pregnancy. According to court papers, the couple were driving along Interstate 95 in Florida’s Flagler County on the night of the Super Bowl in February. After Mumby, 24, told the 22-year-old that she was pregnant, he received a text message from a woman in New York. She got angry and drove the car into a tree. Waterman suffered severe injuries and ended up in a coma. According to an arrest affidavit that People has, the man gained consciousness for some time in May. He made sure that his girlfriend did not go scot-free and told the investigators via a whiteboard that she caused the crash. He recounted the incident in the car, about the pregnancy and the fight, and how she became livid and started driving rashly. Heather Waterman told Syracuse.com that he was texting a friend who was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles while he was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. The two teams faced off in the Super Bowl this year. Mumby was also badly injured in the crash, but both she and her unborn child survived. She told the investigators that she was clueless about the reason for the crash. But Waterman woke up and told everything, as she found herself caught like a deer in headlights. He was shifted to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse in July but died of pneumonia on Oct. 8, Syracuse.com reported. After Waterman's testimony, Mumby was charged with reckless driving, causing serious bodily injury and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. After Waterman died, she was also charged with vehicular homicide, People reported. Waterman's family is not intent on getting custody of the baby.

Daniel Waterman went into a coma after his girlfriend crashed the car, deliberately driving rashly. She was angry that he was texting a girl while she was telling him that she was pregnant. He woke up, told the police everything and then died weeks later.

Sleeping victim wakes from coma, blames pregnant girlfriend for crash — then dies

Dictionary.com named its Word of the Year for 2025 on Wednesday (Oct 29), and it has triggered a debate, creating a divide between generations. 67, said "six seven" and not "sixty-seven", is the word of the year. Gen Alpha has been randomly shouting the numbers in classrooms, and it has majorly taken over social media. While it doesn't really mean anything, it has been used a lot of times. Teachers have been reporting how randomly the students have been saying "67" out of nowhere, most of them oblivious to its origin and context. Steve Johnson, director of lexicography for the Dictionary Media Group at IXL Learning, told CBS News that the sheer pervasiveness of 67 played a role in choosing it as the word of the year. "Something that you would have thought would have gone away, it just kept on growing larger and larger, snowballing into kind of like a cultural phenomenon," Johnson said. He revealed that a middle school teacher, who was also a friend, called him one morning and categorically told him, "Do not make six seven word of the year." However, that call sent him in the opposite direction since he knew there was something here.&nbsp;The words 67 are said along with a matching hand gesture, with "both palms face up and move alternately up and down," Dictionary.com explained. The word has no real meaning, some say it is mostly just used to describe something that is &nbsp;"so-so" or "maybe this, maybe that," but it remains largely nonsensical, the Dictionary.com definition says. Gen Alpha's use of 67 also apparently is a sign of belonging to a particular group, and if you know it, then you are in the "cool group". "It's something that's used to show, 'I'm part of this generation. This is who I am.' It's kind of like an in-group joke," he said.&nbsp;<h2>Origin of 67 - What does 67 mean?</h2> AS said above, 67 doesn't mean anything really; it is nothing. On social media, it is often used for someone who isn't good at something, and has often been used alongside sportspersons who aren't performing well. It comes from a song by rapper Skrilla, "Doot Doot (6 7)." It was played over video clips of NBA players, such as LaMelo Ball, who is 6 feet 7 inches. It soon turned into a meme and was recently also featured in a "South Park" episode. Meanwhile, it is being used so much by kids in classrooms that some teachers have banned its use. "You can't say the two numbers in a row without the class bursting out in a chorus of 67," an eighth-grade teacher shared on Reddit. She says it is no longer "funny" and "continually interrupts" conversations.&nbsp;<h2>Netizens ask, why is 67 word of the year?</h2>People on social media are annoyed at Dictionary.com choosing 67 as the word of the year. People are puzzled to see a word with no meaning being named. They think it simply shows what the future holds and just how bleak it would get with Gen Alpha. "I’ve lost hope for future generations and for the future of mankind," a user wrote on X.&nbsp;

Believe it or not, 67 is Word of the Year for 2025. Dictionary.com chose to go with a word that means literally nothing and is simply a nod to Gen Alpha's linguistic ways. What does 67 mean, and how did the hoopla start? Why is everyone angry with 67?

Dictionary.com named its Word of the Year for 2025 on Wednesday (Oct 29), and it has triggered a debate, creating a divide between generations. 67, said "six seven" and not "sixty-seven", is the word of the year. Gen Alpha has been randomly shouting the numbers in classrooms, and it has majorly taken over social media. While it doesn't really mean anything, it has been used a lot of times. Teachers have been reporting how randomly the students have been saying "67" out of nowhere, most of them oblivious to its origin and context. Steve Johnson, director of lexicography for the Dictionary Media Group at IXL Learning, told CBS News that the sheer pervasiveness of 67 played a role in choosing it as the word of the year. "Something that you would have thought would have gone away, it just kept on growing larger and larger, snowballing into kind of like a cultural phenomenon," Johnson said. He revealed that a middle school teacher, who was also a friend, called him one morning and categorically told him, "Do not make six seven word of the year." However, that call sent him in the opposite direction since he knew there was something here. The words 67 are said along with a matching hand gesture, with "both palms face up and move alternately up and down," Dictionary.com explained. The word has no real meaning, some say it is mostly just used to describe something that is "so-so" or "maybe this, maybe that," but it remains largely nonsensical, the Dictionary.com definition says. Gen Alpha's use of 67 also apparently is a sign of belonging to a particular group, and if you know it, then you are in the "cool group". "It's something that's used to show, 'I'm part of this generation. This is who I am.' It's kind of like an in-group joke," he said. Origin of 67 - What does 67 mean? AS said above, 67 doesn't mean anything really; it is nothing. On social media, it is often used for someone who isn't good at something, and has often been used alongside sportspersons who aren't performing well. It comes from a song by rapper Skrilla, "Doot Doot (6 7)." It was played over video clips of NBA players, such as LaMelo Ball, who is 6 feet 7 inches. It soon turned into a meme and was recently also featured in a "South Park" episode. Meanwhile, it is being used so much by kids in classrooms that some teachers have banned its use. "You can't say the two numbers in a row without the class bursting out in a chorus of 67," an eighth-grade teacher shared on Reddit. She says it is no longer "funny" and "continually interrupts" conversations. Netizens ask, why is 67 word of the year? People on social media are annoyed at Dictionary.com choosing 67 as the word of the year. People are puzzled to see a word with no meaning being named. They think it simply shows what the future holds and just how bleak it would get with Gen Alpha. "I’ve lost hope for future generations and for the future of mankind," a user wrote on X.

Believe it or not, 67 is Word of the Year for 2025. Dictionary.com chose to go with a word that means literally nothing and is simply a nod to Gen Alpha's linguistic ways. What does 67 mean, and how did the hoopla start? Why is everyone angry with 67?

67 is Word of the Year, and literally has no meaning - Netizens react, say have 'lost hope for mankind's future'

The Chernobyl disaster site is suddenly seeing the appearance of blue coloured dogs, the first such instance in 39 years. Dogs of Chernobyl, a group that cares for the canines living within the exclusion zone, shared videos of several such dogs with a blue tinge on their fur. The group said it encountered three dogs that were completely blue during a catch and sterilisation mission. This was not the case till last week, and the colour is only recently being seen on these dogs. Notably, around 700 dogs reside in the 18-square-mile exclusion zone and are the descendants of the animals left behind following the 1986 nuclear disaster. "They were not blue last week. We do not know the reason, and we are attempting to catch them so we can find out what is happening," the group wrote in the caption alongside the video.&nbsp;Dr Jennifer Betz, the Veterinary Medical Director for the Dogs of Chernobyl program with the Clean Futures Fund (a non-profit organisation), said the blue colour is in no way related to radiation, and the dogs seem to be rolling in a substance that changed the colour of their fur. "We are suspecting that this substance was from an old portable toilet that was in the same location as the dogs; however, we were unable to positively confirm our suspicions," she said. The substance is harmless, as long as the dogs don't lick the majority of it off themselves. "The dogs appear healthy, as do all of the other dogs that we have encountered during our time in Chornobyl."&nbsp;<h2>Dogs of Chernobyl, caring for dogs since 2017</h2>Notably, Dogs of Chernobyl is an affiliate of the non-profit Clean Futures Fund and has been caring for the dogs in Chernobyl since 2017. They give them food and medical attention when required. The video has shocked some on social media, while others don't see any reason to be alarmed. One user wrote that the blue colour is "a result of external contamination from chemicals" and can be washed off.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BLUE DOGS spotted in Chernobyl, claims Daily Mail They appear active and healthy otherwise Perhaps they have superpowers? <a href="https://t.co/mvS74LQHnh">pic.twitter.com/mvS74LQHnh</a>&mdash; Super Shane (@SuperShane8) <a href="https://twitter.com/SuperShane8/status/1982960297578262906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The dogs living in the radiation zone of Chernobyl have shocked the world with their resistance. On April 26, 1986, one of the power plant's reactors exploded, unfolding a terrible disaster that released the largest amount of radioactive material into the environment in human history.&nbsp;<h2>Superpower of the dogs of Chernobyl</h2>Humans were evacuated to prevent health issues from the radiation. But Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) became home to these dogs and other wildlife. Radioactive levels here measure at 11.28 millirem, &nbsp;six times that deemed fit for humans. But the conditions don't seem to have affected these dogs negatively. In fact, according to a 2024 study, the dogs of Chernobyl have mutated and are now immune to radiation, heavy metals and pollution.

Chernobyl dogs are turning blue, shocking scientists. This sudden change has no reasonable explanation yet. Although the group that takes care of these dogs thinks it is because of an external chemical, the dogs have likely been rolling in.

The Chernobyl disaster site is suddenly seeing the appearance of blue coloured dogs, the first such instance in 39 years. Dogs of Chernobyl, a group that cares for the canines living within the exclusion zone, shared videos of several such dogs with a blue tinge on their fur. The group said it encountered three dogs that were completely blue during a catch and sterilisation mission. This was not the case till last week, and the colour is only recently being seen on these dogs. Notably, around 700 dogs reside in the 18-square-mile exclusion zone and are the descendants of the animals left behind following the 1986 nuclear disaster. "They were not blue last week. We do not know the reason, and we are attempting to catch them so we can find out what is happening," the group wrote in the caption alongside the video. Dr Jennifer Betz, the Veterinary Medical Director for the Dogs of Chernobyl program with the Clean Futures Fund (a non-profit organisation), said the blue colour is in no way related to radiation, and the dogs seem to be rolling in a substance that changed the colour of their fur. "We are suspecting that this substance was from an old portable toilet that was in the same location as the dogs; however, we were unable to positively confirm our suspicions," she said. The substance is harmless, as long as the dogs don't lick the majority of it off themselves. "The dogs appear healthy, as do all of the other dogs that we have encountered during our time in Chornobyl." Dogs of Chernobyl, caring for dogs since 2017 Notably, Dogs of Chernobyl is an affiliate of the non-profit Clean Futures Fund and has been caring for the dogs in Chernobyl since 2017. They give them food and medical attention when required. The video has shocked some on social media, while others don't see any reason to be alarmed. One user wrote that the blue colour is "a result of external contamination from chemicals" and can be washed off.

Chernobyl dogs are turning blue, shocking scientists. This sudden change has no reasonable explanation yet. Although the group that takes care of these dogs thinks it is because of an external chemical, the dogs have likely been rolling in.

Dogs in Chernobyl have suddenly turned blue, and no, it is not because of radiation

A five-year-old girl in Russia threw her newborn sister out of the window, reportedly because she was jealous. Police are investigating the case, but some reports suggest that the girl was not happy about having a new baby in the house. The two children were home alone when the tragedy happened. Passersby heard the girl screaming from her fourth-floor apartment and were shocked when they saw the baby lying motionless on the concrete. The height of the window from the floor was 40 feet. A criminal investigation has been opened into the matter, with the mother accused of negligence and leaving the kids alone while her husband was at work. Local media reports quoted witnesses as saying their "knees went weak" at the horrific sight. The baby was only 21 days old and left alone at home with her sister. Paramedics said the baby died following an impact with the concrete after falling from a residential building in Vasilyevo village, Russia.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/terrifying-doorbell-video-shows-creepy-clown-nun-and-villain-terrorising-widow-s-family-1760709935725">Terrifying doorbell video shows creepy clown, nun and villain terrorising widow's family</a> &nbsp;<h2>Why did the mother leave the kids alone?</h2>The mother now faces prison following the death of her second baby. Investigators are probing the reason behind the grave step taken by the young girl. District chief in Zelenodolsk, Tatarstan, Mikhail Afanasyev, said, "Law enforcement officers are now investigating the situation." Local media reports suggest that the girl was "jealous" of having a new baby in the house. "The girl was upset that there was another child in the flat, and out of jealousy, she threw the infant out of the window," one of the reports citing local sources stated. Why the mother chose to leave her kids alone at home is also being investigated. Initial reports state that she was out visiting a friend. "The actions of the parents who left the children unattended, as well as other possible scenarios, are being investigated," law enforcement officials said.&nbsp;

Tragedy struck a house in the Vasilyevo village of Russia when a five-year-old girl threw her baby sister from the window of their fourth-floor apartment. The kids were alone at the time, with the mother reportedly out visiting a friend.

A five-year-old girl in Russia threw her newborn sister out of the window, reportedly because she was jealous. Police are investigating the case, but some reports suggest that the girl was not happy about having a new baby in the house. The two children were home alone when the tragedy happened. Passersby heard the girl screaming from her fourth-floor apartment and were shocked when they saw the baby lying motionless on the concrete. The height of the window from the floor was 40 feet. A criminal investigation has been opened into the matter, with the mother accused of negligence and leaving the kids alone while her husband was at work. Local media reports quoted witnesses as saying their "knees went weak" at the horrific sight. The baby was only 21 days old and left alone at home with her sister. Paramedics said the baby died following an impact with the concrete after falling from a residential building in Vasilyevo village, Russia. Also Read: Terrifying doorbell video shows creepy clown, nun and villain terrorising widow's family Why did the mother leave the kids alone? The mother now faces prison following the death of her second baby. Investigators are probing the reason behind the grave step taken by the young girl. District chief in Zelenodolsk, Tatarstan, Mikhail Afanasyev, said, "Law enforcement officers are now investigating the situation." Local media reports suggest that the girl was "jealous" of having a new baby in the house. "The girl was upset that there was another child in the flat, and out of jealousy, she threw the infant out of the window," one of the reports citing local sources stated. Why the mother chose to leave her kids alone at home is also being investigated. Initial reports state that she was out visiting a friend. "The actions of the parents who left the children unattended, as well as other possible scenarios, are being investigated," law enforcement officials said.

Tragedy struck a house in the Vasilyevo village of Russia when a five-year-old girl threw her baby sister from the window of their fourth-floor apartment. The kids were alone at the time, with the mother reportedly out visiting a friend.&nbsp;

'Jealous' 5-year-old throws newborn out of the window of fourth floor apartment in Russia

A Japanese man conned food delivery apps into giving him free meals for over two years by executing an elaborately planned scheme. The 38-year-old was arrested in October this year after the platform got suspicious and informed the police. His fraudulent activity resulted in the company incurring losses of over 3.7 million yen (US$24,000). Takuya Higashimoto had been fooling a leading food delivery platform since April 2023, getting the food without ever having to pay a penny, Japan Times reported. He had been unemployed for several years and placed 1,095 orders in this period. His modus operandi included a host of SIM cards and fake accounts. He selected the contactless delivery option on the delivery app Demae-can and later complained that the food had not arrived. He got a refund every time while keeping the food.&nbsp;Authorities stated that Higashimoto made 124 accounts on the platform to execute his plan. He also ensured that no one could ever trace him by purchasing numerous prepaid mobile phone cards. He used fake names and addresses to place the orders and later cancelled them. On July 30, Higashimoto once again created a new account on Demae-can. He ordered things like bento and chicken steaks through the app, and filed complaints that his food was not delivered. Instead of talking to customer care, he used the chat feature and was refunded 16,000 yen (US$105) the same day.&nbsp;Soon, the company got suspicious and investigated past cases. They learn of his fraudulent activity and filed a police complaint. Higashimoto told the police that his initial deception filled him with such confidence that he went on with it for two years. The case has shocked people in the country. What's intrigued them the most is the effort he put into gathering SIM cards and making fake accounts to fool the platform. Meanwhile, the company is now tightening its identity verification processes.

A Japanese man fooled a delivery platform into giving him free food for over two years without paying any money. He came up with a detailed plan to evade identification and suspicion, and he managed to get away with it every time. 

A Japanese man conned food delivery apps into giving him free meals for over two years by executing an elaborately planned scheme. The 38-year-old was arrested in October this year after the platform got suspicious and informed the police. His fraudulent activity resulted in the company incurring losses of over 3.7 million yen (US$24,000). Takuya Higashimoto had been fooling a leading food delivery platform since April 2023, getting the food without ever having to pay a penny, Japan Times reported. He had been unemployed for several years and placed 1,095 orders in this period. His modus operandi included a host of SIM cards and fake accounts. He selected the contactless delivery option on the delivery app Demae-can and later complained that the food had not arrived. He got a refund every time while keeping the food. Authorities stated that Higashimoto made 124 accounts on the platform to execute his plan. He also ensured that no one could ever trace him by purchasing numerous prepaid mobile phone cards. He used fake names and addresses to place the orders and later cancelled them. On July 30, Higashimoto once again created a new account on Demae-can. He ordered things like bento and chicken steaks through the app, and filed complaints that his food was not delivered. Instead of talking to customer care, he used the chat feature and was refunded 16,000 yen (US$105) the same day. Soon, the company got suspicious and investigated past cases. They learn of his fraudulent activity and filed a police complaint. Higashimoto told the police that his initial deception filled him with such confidence that he went on with it for two years. The case has shocked people in the country. What's intrigued them the most is the effort he put into gathering SIM cards and making fake accounts to fool the platform. Meanwhile, the company is now tightening its identity verification processes.

A Japanese man fooled a delivery platform into giving him free food for over two years without paying any money. He came up with a detailed plan to evade identification and suspicion, and he managed to get away with it every time.&nbsp;

Japanese man cheats app into giving him food worth Rs 21 lakh for free for over two years

A woman in Australia faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to get people to donate money to help them. She has pleaded guilty to the charges slapped against her. Nine News reported that the 45-year-old was arrested last December. The mother is accused of lying about her son's health, claiming he has cancer, to secure $60,000 in donations from the community. She admitted 11 charges in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday (Oct 16). The prosecutors alleged that the woman went to great lengths to ensure the entire act came across as real. She even covered her son with bandages to create the illusion that he was receiving radiotherapy treatment and put him in a wheelchair to make it more convincing. She set up an online fundraising page to invite donations, and also asked her son's school to arrange for monetary help.&nbsp;The woman's husband was also initially charged, but they were dropped in May. Meanwhile, her charges were changed to one count of criminal neglect, 56 counts of deception to obtain a benefit and 14 counts of dishonestly dealing with property. The prosecutors told the court on Thursday that plea bargain negotiations had been concluded and the case was resolved. She appeared in court via video link from the Adelaide Women's Prison and admitted to "10 charges of deception to obtain a benefit, totalling $11,500, for amounts ranging from $500 to $3000, between November 21 and December 12, 2024," Nine News reported.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/polish-woman-locked-in-a-room-by-parents-27-years-ago-is-rescued-horrified-neighbours-watch-as-truth-emerges-1760502285285">Polish woman locked in a room by parents at age 15 is rescued at 42 - Horrified neighbours watch as truth emerges</a> &nbsp;<h2>How could someone use cancer and their own child in this manner?</h2>The case created quite an uproar in the court when the woman's elaborate scheme was revealed last year. Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia was shocked to see a mother fake her own kid's sickness and use something like cancer to fool people. He said he had never seen a "more devious and cruel" scheme. He said at the time, "It's abhorrent that (a person) would seek to profit for their own personal greed and selfishness from such an insidious condition such as cancer, which impacts so many families in our community."

An Australian woman told everyone that her son had cancer and even dressed him up with bandages and put him in a wheelchair to get donations. The case shocked everyone when it came to light last year.   

A woman in Australia faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to get people to donate money to help them. She has pleaded guilty to the charges slapped against her. Nine News reported that the 45-year-old was arrested last December. The mother is accused of lying about her son's health, claiming he has cancer, to secure $60,000 in donations from the community. She admitted 11 charges in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday (Oct 16). The prosecutors alleged that the woman went to great lengths to ensure the entire act came across as real. She even covered her son with bandages to create the illusion that he was receiving radiotherapy treatment and put him in a wheelchair to make it more convincing. She set up an online fundraising page to invite donations, and also asked her son's school to arrange for monetary help. The woman's husband was also initially charged, but they were dropped in May. Meanwhile, her charges were changed to one count of criminal neglect, 56 counts of deception to obtain a benefit and 14 counts of dishonestly dealing with property. The prosecutors told the court on Thursday that plea bargain negotiations had been concluded and the case was resolved. She appeared in court via video link from the Adelaide Women's Prison and admitted to "10 charges of deception to obtain a benefit, totalling $11,500, for amounts ranging from $500 to $3000, between November 21 and December 12, 2024," Nine News reported. Also Read: Polish woman locked in a room by parents at age 15 is rescued at 42 - Horrified neighbours watch as truth emerges How could someone use cancer and their own child in this manner? The case created quite an uproar in the court when the woman's elaborate scheme was revealed last year. Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia was shocked to see a mother fake her own kid's sickness and use something like cancer to fool people. He said he had never seen a "more devious and cruel" scheme. He said at the time, "It's abhorrent that (a person) would seek to profit for their own personal greed and selfishness from such an insidious condition such as cancer, which impacts so many families in our community."

An Australian woman told everyone that her son had cancer and even dressed him up with bandages and put him in a wheelchair to get donations. The case shocked everyone when it came to light last year. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Woman told everyone her son had cancer, put him in a wheelchair with bandages to get $60,000 in donations

A horrifying case has come to light in Poland, where a 42-year-old woman has left her childhood room after nearly three decades. Mirella was locked in there by her parents when she was 15 years old. The neighbours thought she had left the house since her parents had filed a missing persons complaint with the police in 1998. Those who knew her as a teenager are shocked to learn that she has remained locked in the room all these years. Mirella had contracted a deadly infection in the past few days, and if she had not been removed from the room, she would have died, the police said. The discovery was made in the city of Swietochlowice, in southern Poland, in July. However, the case has only now come to light after locals launched a fundraiser to help her recover. &nbsp;“Doctors determined that she was only days away from death due to infection," a person wrote in the post. Mirella has been in the hospital for two months, fighting the infection and other medical issues she contracted from being in the room for nearly 30 years.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-110-625-scrawled-with-blood-on-pillow-saves-woman-in-china-1756130565718">Delivery man saw '110 625’ scribbled in blood on a white pillow and knew something was wrong. He was right</a> &nbsp;<h2>Mirella had severe injuries on her legs</h2>In July, residents heard a disturbance coming from inside. They informed the police, who enquired about the occurrences inside the house with the 82-year-old landlady. She tried to make them believe that everything was fine. The officers even talked to Mirella, who assured them that nothing was wrong. But they noticed severe injuries on her legs and called an ambulance. The doctors were shocked to see her condition, and said that Mirella was "days away from death".The fundraiser post further states that Mirella "has been in the hospital for two months now due to her critical condition. People who knew Mirella thought she left her ‘family’ home almost 30 years ago." It added, “Much remains unknown, and several facts cannot be revealed at this stage. One thing is certain: the truth must come to light as to why this young, healthy 15-year-old stopped leaving her home and disappeared without a trace."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grooming-gang-jailed-for-35-years-for-raping-treating-minor-girls-as-sex-slaves-for-years-case-explained-1759347155589">Pakistani-origin man rapes, treats minor girls as 'sex slaves' for years, jailed for 35 years. Case explained</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/dubai-porta-potty-parties-probe-exposes-sex-ring-where-women-are-forced-to-fulfill-disgusting-sexual-fetishes-1757931505109">Dubai 'porta-potty parties' probe exposes sex ring where women are forced to fulfill disgusting sexual fetishes</a> &nbsp;<h2>The Polish woman had never been to a doctor</h2>The post quotes Mirella as saying that she has "never even seen her city develop", and that "she has missed out on so many things, she has never been to a doctor, never obtained an ID card, never gone for a simple walk or even to the balcony." It added, "Her hair and teeth are in critical condition, even threatening her health."&nbsp;Recalling the scene in the second-floor apartment, witnesses said that Mirella looked “extremely neglected”, and her legs “appeared to be necrotic”. A neighbour remembered seeing Mirella as a teenager. "We used to play in front of the building when I visited my grandmother for the holidays. Then she suddenly disappeared under mysterious circumstances." Her parents locked her in the tiny room for 27 years, and since then, neighbours believe that only the elderly couple lived in the apartment. A criminal investigation has been launched into the matter.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A Polish woman was locked in a tiny room as a 15-year-old in 1998 by her parents, and has only now been found after nearly 30 years. Everyone thought she had gone missing, and is now shocked to learn that she was in the same house all these years.

A horrifying case has come to light in Poland, where a 42-year-old woman has left her childhood room after nearly three decades. Mirella was locked in there by her parents when she was 15 years old. The neighbours thought she had left the house since her parents had filed a missing persons complaint with the police in 1998. Those who knew her as a teenager are shocked to learn that she has remained locked in the room all these years. Mirella had contracted a deadly infection in the past few days, and if she had not been removed from the room, she would have died, the police said. The discovery was made in the city of Swietochlowice, in southern Poland, in July. However, the case has only now come to light after locals launched a fundraiser to help her recover. “Doctors determined that she was only days away from death due to infection," a person wrote in the post. Mirella has been in the hospital for two months, fighting the infection and other medical issues she contracted from being in the room for nearly 30 years. Also Read: Delivery man saw '110 625’ scribbled in blood on a white pillow and knew something was wrong. He was right Mirella had severe injuries on her legs In July, residents heard a disturbance coming from inside. They informed the police, who enquired about the occurrences inside the house with the 82-year-old landlady. She tried to make them believe that everything was fine. The officers even talked to Mirella, who assured them that nothing was wrong. But they noticed severe injuries on her legs and called an ambulance. The doctors were shocked to see her condition, and said that Mirella was "days away from death". The fundraiser post further states that Mirella "has been in the hospital for two months now due to her critical condition. People who knew Mirella thought she left her ‘family’ home almost 30 years ago." It added, “Much remains unknown, and several facts cannot be revealed at this stage. One thing is certain: the truth must come to light as to why this young, healthy 15-year-old stopped leaving her home and disappeared without a trace." Also Read: Pakistani-origin man rapes, treats minor girls as 'sex slaves' for years, jailed for 35 years. Case explained Also Read: Dubai 'porta-potty parties' probe exposes sex ring where women are forced to fulfill disgusting sexual fetishes The Polish woman had never been to a doctor The post quotes Mirella as saying that she has "never even seen her city develop", and that "she has missed out on so many things, she has never been to a doctor, never obtained an ID card, never gone for a simple walk or even to the balcony." It added, "Her hair and teeth are in critical condition, even threatening her health." Recalling the scene in the second-floor apartment, witnesses said that Mirella looked “extremely neglected”, and her legs “appeared to be necrotic”. A neighbour remembered seeing Mirella as a teenager. "We used to play in front of the building when I visited my grandmother for the holidays. Then she suddenly disappeared under mysterious circumstances." Her parents locked her in the tiny room for 27 years, and since then, neighbours believe that only the elderly couple lived in the apartment. A criminal investigation has been launched into the matter.

A Polish woman was locked in a tiny room as a 15-year-old in 1998 by her parents, and has only now been found after nearly 30 years. Everyone thought she had gone missing, and is now shocked to learn that she was in the same house all these years.

Polish woman locked in a room by parents at age 15 is rescued at 42 - Horrified neighbours watch as truth emerges

A woman in Tennessee, US, booked a hotel that was linked to the Marriott brand, but was shocked to see that it was still under construction. She told View From the Wing that she had made the booking two months in advance with the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Murfreesboro. It was supposed to be her first night alone in five years. She had never stayed anywhere without her baby since becoming a mother. So she decided to take a night off and booked a room at the hotel. What was supposed to be a night of relaxation turned into a nightmare. "Arrived at the hotel, just now, for check-in, and it’s not finished being built!!!" she said. "Doors locked, furniture still in wrappers, pool not finished, construction underway," the woman added.&nbsp;The hotel had sent her the check-in emails and app reminders before the date. She even received a message reminding her that it was time for her to go to the hotel, only to be left shocked and disappointed. The woman called customer care, but they didn't help. They told her that she could also not avail the "walk me" option since she didn't actually go inside the hotel. Under this policy, the hotel that cannot provide a room gets the guest a reservation somewhere else without additional charge? "They were willing to rebook me at nearby Courtyard for double points of what I already spent. They emailed current hotel for eventual points refund since they cannot be reached to cancel reservation," she said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hotels-are-getting-people-jailed-for-stealing-towels-slapping-fines-of-rs-15-lakh-1759223870718?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbFOtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFtWENpbEZlYUp1cEdIWkpZAR77N9tYIW9u0rRM0XG007TWVGfJOM52Q7hYu8RbyLRfL4HxG9SHQpHHBHaLzQ_aem_2YUQmFK-PM1tne1Vm59ESA">Hotels are getting people jailed for stealing towels, slapping fines of Rs 15 lakh</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hotel-refuses-access-to-plug-socket-for-terminally-ill-baby-8864566">Hotel refuses to let couple use nebuliser plug socket for terminally ill 3-month-old baby</a> &nbsp;<h2>Check-in reminders were sent, no one informed about hotel being under construction</h2>The problem in this case was that Marriott’s Ultimate Reservation Guarantee can be availed only if a property is "open and operational." However, in this case, the hotel was still being built, and so she was refused on a technicality. Her points were also not compensated since, under the Bonvoy rules, there is no requirement to do so for an unopened hotel. The woman was left furious since she was getting constant reminders about her check-in, and no one bothered to inform her that the hotel was still being built.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Imagine when you made a hotel booking two months back, and didn't get to check in because it was still under construction. This is what happened to a woman in Tennessee, on her first night alone in five years after having a baby.

A woman in Tennessee, US, booked a hotel that was linked to the Marriott brand, but was shocked to see that it was still under construction. She told View From the Wing that she had made the booking two months in advance with the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Murfreesboro. It was supposed to be her first night alone in five years. She had never stayed anywhere without her baby since becoming a mother. So she decided to take a night off and booked a room at the hotel. What was supposed to be a night of relaxation turned into a nightmare. "Arrived at the hotel, just now, for check-in, and it’s not finished being built!!!" she said. "Doors locked, furniture still in wrappers, pool not finished, construction underway," the woman added. The hotel had sent her the check-in emails and app reminders before the date. She even received a message reminding her that it was time for her to go to the hotel, only to be left shocked and disappointed. The woman called customer care, but they didn't help. They told her that she could also not avail the "walk me" option since she didn't actually go inside the hotel. Under this policy, the hotel that cannot provide a room gets the guest a reservation somewhere else without additional charge? "They were willing to rebook me at nearby Courtyard for double points of what I already spent. They emailed current hotel for eventual points refund since they cannot be reached to cancel reservation," she said. Also Read: Hotels are getting people jailed for stealing towels, slapping fines of Rs 15 lakh Also Read: Hotel refuses to let couple use nebuliser plug socket for terminally ill 3-month-old baby Check-in reminders were sent, no one informed about hotel being under construction The problem in this case was that Marriott’s Ultimate Reservation Guarantee can be availed only if a property is "open and operational." However, in this case, the hotel was still being built, and so she was refused on a technicality. Her points were also not compensated since, under the Bonvoy rules, there is no requirement to do so for an unopened hotel. The woman was left furious since she was getting constant reminders about her check-in, and no one bothered to inform her that the hotel was still being built.

Imagine when you made a hotel booking two months back, and didn't get to check in because it was still under construction. This is what happened to a woman in Tennessee, on her first night alone in five years after having a baby.

Woman books hotel months in advance, reaches to find it is still under construction

Diwali cleaning at a home in India revealed a bundle of Rs 2,000 notes hidden inside a DTH box. The notes are now discontinued, and the family is wondering what to do with the money. A Reddit post about the discovery is going viral, with the photo showing a stack of Rs 2,000 notes. The post on r/indiasocial has been titled "Biggest Diwali Safai of 2025". Now the person is asking other users what to do with them, and if there is a solution to the problem. “During Diwali cleaning, my mom found Rs 2 lakh in old Rs 2,000-rupee notes, hidden inside an old DTH box, probably kept there by my desi dad back in demonetisation times. We haven’t told him yet. And please suggest how to proceed further,” the Reddit user wrote.&nbsp;The post is gaining widespread attention since the notes are no longer in use. Some people saw the humour in the situation, saying the father will get his own "Diwali surprise" when he learns about the money. Another user offered a practical way to utilise the money. The Reddit user advised either going to the RBI main office in Mumbai to deposit the money or visiting the local post office. However, the stipulation is that only an amount up to Rs. 20,000 is accepted in a day, following the lengthy procedure. Which means, the family would have to make multiple trips to the post office to deposit the whole amount in instalments.&nbsp;<h2>What to do with Rs 2,000 notes?</h2>The Narendra Modi government introduced the Rs 2,000 notes after the 2016 demonetisation, when Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes became invalid. The new notes were also officially withdrawn from circulation as per the RBI’s Clean Note Policy on May 19, 2023. People had until October 7, 2023, to deposit or exchange the notes. According to official information, if someone still has Rs 2,000 notes, they can send them to any of the 19 RBI issue offices, or send them to the RBI through India Post.

Diwali cleaning at an Indian home revealed Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 2 lakh. The family is wondering when was the money kept in the DTH box. A photo of the notes is going viral on social media. People offered practical solutions to the problem.

Diwali cleaning at a home in India revealed a bundle of Rs 2,000 notes hidden inside a DTH box. The notes are now discontinued, and the family is wondering what to do with the money. A Reddit post about the discovery is going viral, with the photo showing a stack of Rs 2,000 notes. The post on r/indiasocial has been titled "Biggest Diwali Safai of 2025". Now the person is asking other users what to do with them, and if there is a solution to the problem. “During Diwali cleaning, my mom found Rs 2 lakh in old Rs 2,000-rupee notes, hidden inside an old DTH box, probably kept there by my desi dad back in demonetisation times. We haven’t told him yet. And please suggest how to proceed further,” the Reddit user wrote. The post is gaining widespread attention since the notes are no longer in use. Some people saw the humour in the situation, saying the father will get his own "Diwali surprise" when he learns about the money. Another user offered a practical way to utilise the money. The Reddit user advised either going to the RBI main office in Mumbai to deposit the money or visiting the local post office. However, the stipulation is that only an amount up to Rs. 20,000 is accepted in a day, following the lengthy procedure. Which means, the family would have to make multiple trips to the post office to deposit the whole amount in instalments. What to do with Rs 2,000 notes? The Narendra Modi government introduced the Rs 2,000 notes after the 2016 demonetisation, when Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes became invalid. The new notes were also officially withdrawn from circulation as per the RBI’s Clean Note Policy on May 19, 2023. People had until October 7, 2023, to deposit or exchange the notes. According to official information, if someone still has Rs 2,000 notes, they can send them to any of the 19 RBI issue offices, or send them to the RBI through India Post.

Diwali cleaning at an Indian home revealed Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 2 lakh. The family is wondering when was the money kept in the DTH box. A photo of the notes is going viral on social media. People offered practical solutions to the problem.

Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 2 lakh found during Diwali cleaning shocks Indian family - What to do with them?

A Chinese businessman who was robbed in Brazil is alive today because of his laptop. The robber took off with his suitcase, but not before firing shots at him. Liu wasn't injured and did not feel any kind of pain from the bullets. He assumed the bullets were fake. However, it wasn't until hours later, when he reached the airport, that he noticed a bullet lodged in his laptop. Liu shared on social media that the incident happened while he was on a business trip to São Paulo, Brazil. He fell victim to the gun robbery on the day he was returning home, SCMP reported. After his work was done, he was scheduled to return to China on October 1. He ordered a taxi to his five-star hotel to catch the flight back to China. He decided to leave the hotel and wait outside at a petrol station.&nbsp;While he was on his phone with a client, a black car stopped near him. A masked man got down and started scaring him with a gun. Liu decided to run away with his bag, leaving his suitcase behind. The robber took away the suitcase, while Liu ran off with his bag that contained his passport, wallet, work laptop and files.&nbsp;As he turned to look at the robber, he shot at Liu twice. Liu did not feel anything, and thought the man using fake bullets. The petrol station staff and some drivers ran to help Liu. They checked him for injuries, but he was unharmed. They called the police who asked Liu some questions. Later, he left for the airport. At the security check, he took out his laptop and noticed a bullet was lodged in it. Liu realised that the bullets were real and he was saved by the laptop and an iron phone holder attached to it.&nbsp;Liu lost his iPad, hard drives and gifts for his daughter in the robbery. The police told him that &nbsp;gun robbery is not uncommon in Brazil and it might not be possible to get all his things back. He is now advising people planning to visit Brazil to stay alert, not wear eye-catching clothes and leave everything behind if they come face-to-face with a robber. Meanwhile, netizens are impressed with Liu's laptop. “I need to know the brand of his laptop,” one user wrote. Another said, "He should offer the laptop up for worship." &nbsp;

The businessman from China was due to return home on the day when a robber fired at him as he ran away with his smaller bag. He thought the bullets were fake, but turns out, his laptop was the real hero.

A Chinese businessman who was robbed in Brazil is alive today because of his laptop. The robber took off with his suitcase, but not before firing shots at him. Liu wasn't injured and did not feel any kind of pain from the bullets. He assumed the bullets were fake. However, it wasn't until hours later, when he reached the airport, that he noticed a bullet lodged in his laptop. Liu shared on social media that the incident happened while he was on a business trip to São Paulo, Brazil. He fell victim to the gun robbery on the day he was returning home, SCMP reported. After his work was done, he was scheduled to return to China on October 1. He ordered a taxi to his five-star hotel to catch the flight back to China. He decided to leave the hotel and wait outside at a petrol station. While he was on his phone with a client, a black car stopped near him. A masked man got down and started scaring him with a gun. Liu decided to run away with his bag, leaving his suitcase behind. The robber took away the suitcase, while Liu ran off with his bag that contained his passport, wallet, work laptop and files. As he turned to look at the robber, he shot at Liu twice. Liu did not feel anything, and thought the man using fake bullets. The petrol station staff and some drivers ran to help Liu. They checked him for injuries, but he was unharmed. They called the police who asked Liu some questions. Later, he left for the airport. At the security check, he took out his laptop and noticed a bullet was lodged in it. Liu realised that the bullets were real and he was saved by the laptop and an iron phone holder attached to it. Liu lost his iPad, hard drives and gifts for his daughter in the robbery. The police told him that gun robbery is not uncommon in Brazil and it might not be possible to get all his things back. He is now advising people planning to visit Brazil to stay alert, not wear eye-catching clothes and leave everything behind if they come face-to-face with a robber. Meanwhile, netizens are impressed with Liu's laptop. “I need to know the brand of his laptop,” one user wrote. Another said, "He should offer the laptop up for worship."

The businessman from China was due to return home on the day when a robber fired at him as he ran away with his smaller bag. He thought the bullets were fake, but turns out, his laptop was the real hero.

Laptop takes the bullet, saves Chinese businessman following armed robbery in Brazil

The "truck personality" culture of China is once again grabbing eyeballs on social media. It involves giving an elaborate makeover to heavy trucks and using LED lights to make their “eyes” move. The trend of decorating trucks has been around since 2010. Videos of these swanky and stylish trucks are doing the rounds on social media. They show the front of the vehicles designed with LED lights in different ways. Some of them blink continuously, flashing and dancing, while others stay static and are out together to make different designs. However, the most catchy part of this &nbsp;"truck personality" culture is the eyes. These trucks have eyes that dart around, which even blink. While it has been around for 15 years, people in China still stop and look at these trucks that have everyone in awe. However, this trend is also gaining criticism since these lights can be a distraction on the road for other vehicles.&nbsp;Truckers work long hours, hauling in more than 12 hours at a stretch. Supporters of this culture argue that these lights foster pride among them. Meanwhile, the main argument in their support is the illumination. They light up the roads considerably, not just for themselves, but for other vehicles as well. This improves visibility, especially in low-light conditions. These LED lights are so flashy that it becomes easier to spot a truck behind you, adding to the safety argument.&nbsp;However, the same flashiness has also been cited as a major con. A 2023 Chinese traffic safety report stated that overly bright or flashing LED modifications can cause glare, potentially distracting other drivers. Such lights can particularly become a problem at night, as they can impair vision and lead to accidents. The report also found that these light modifications might account for 2-3% of nighttime incidents. But, despite these studies and the problem cites, "truck personality" continues to be immensely popular in China.&nbsp; &nbsp;

 Elaborately dressed-up trucks with LED lights in China are a common sight. The lights decorate the entire front portion of the trucks as part of the "truck personality" culture. While some people support it, others think it can cause a distraction on the roads.

The "truck personality" culture of China is once again grabbing eyeballs on social media. It involves giving an elaborate makeover to heavy trucks and using LED lights to make their “eyes” move. The trend of decorating trucks has been around since 2010. Videos of these swanky and stylish trucks are doing the rounds on social media. They show the front of the vehicles designed with LED lights in different ways. Some of them blink continuously, flashing and dancing, while others stay static and are out together to make different designs. However, the most catchy part of this "truck personality" culture is the eyes. These trucks have eyes that dart around, which even blink. While it has been around for 15 years, people in China still stop and look at these trucks that have everyone in awe. However, this trend is also gaining criticism since these lights can be a distraction on the road for other vehicles. Truckers work long hours, hauling in more than 12 hours at a stretch. Supporters of this culture argue that these lights foster pride among them. Meanwhile, the main argument in their support is the illumination. They light up the roads considerably, not just for themselves, but for other vehicles as well. This improves visibility, especially in low-light conditions. These LED lights are so flashy that it becomes easier to spot a truck behind you, adding to the safety argument. However, the same flashiness has also been cited as a major con. A 2023 Chinese traffic safety report stated that overly bright or flashing LED modifications can cause glare, potentially distracting other drivers. Such lights can particularly become a problem at night, as they can impair vision and lead to accidents. The report also found that these light modifications might account for 2-3% of nighttime incidents. But, despite these studies and the problem cites, "truck personality" continues to be immensely popular in China.

&nbsp;Elaborately dressed-up trucks with LED lights in China are a common sight. The lights decorate the entire front portion of the trucks as part of the "truck personality" culture. While some people support it, others think it can cause a distraction on the roads.

Trucks in China have been giving the side-eye since 2010, thanks to 'truck personality' culture

A 31-year-old drunk woman created a ruckus while trying to travel from Salt Lake City to Portland, pushing a crew member into a seat and body checking her, and then getting into a physical altercation with a Delta employee, twisting her breast. Cody Sierra Marie Bryne got on the Delta flight on Thursday. The problem started after she had already boarded the flight. However, she was blocking the aisle, and despite a flight attendant's repeated requests to move, she refused. Later, Cody moved but "shoulder‑checked" the crewmember into a seat, View from the Wing reported. This led to the captain ordering her to be removed from the aircraft. However, her antics did not stop here. After reaching the concourse, she ran away and tried hiding in a secure area. But the airline staff surrounded her. To get them off her way, she grabbed a Delta employee by the neck, pulled her hair, and then grabbed and twisted her breast.&nbsp;She left the gate and ran towards the exit gate. Officials found her trying to book another ticket on another airline. She resisted them but was finally arrested, and two officers had to cuff her together. The police smelled alcohol on her breath. She also couldn't walk properly. While questioning, she admitted that she had three beers before boarding the flight. Cody was charged with: sexual battery (class‑A misdemeanour), assault (class‑B misdemeanour), interfering with an officer and public intoxication. She was taken to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail and will be produced in court.&nbsp;Delta issued a statement on the incident and said, "Delta has zero tolerance for abusive, disruptive or unlawful behaviour on our flights. The safety and security of our customers and crew is our highest priority, and we take all incidents seriously. While we do not comment on pending litigation, we are fully cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation proceeds." &nbsp;

A woman gulped down three beers before taking a flight from Salt Lake City to Portland. However, she displayed aggressive behaviour on the flight, was deboarded and again got violent with an employee on the ground, grabbing and twisting her breast.

A 31-year-old drunk woman created a ruckus while trying to travel from Salt Lake City to Portland, pushing a crew member into a seat and body checking her, and then getting into a physical altercation with a Delta employee, twisting her breast. Cody Sierra Marie Bryne got on the Delta flight on Thursday. The problem started after she had already boarded the flight. However, she was blocking the aisle, and despite a flight attendant's repeated requests to move, she refused. Later, Cody moved but "shoulder‑checked" the crewmember into a seat, View from the Wing reported. This led to the captain ordering her to be removed from the aircraft. However, her antics did not stop here. After reaching the concourse, she ran away and tried hiding in a secure area. But the airline staff surrounded her. To get them off her way, she grabbed a Delta employee by the neck, pulled her hair, and then grabbed and twisted her breast. She left the gate and ran towards the exit gate. Officials found her trying to book another ticket on another airline. She resisted them but was finally arrested, and two officers had to cuff her together. The police smelled alcohol on her breath. She also couldn't walk properly. While questioning, she admitted that she had three beers before boarding the flight. Cody was charged with: sexual battery (class‑A misdemeanour), assault (class‑B misdemeanour), interfering with an officer and public intoxication. She was taken to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail and will be produced in court. Delta issued a statement on the incident and said, "Delta has zero tolerance for abusive, disruptive or unlawful behaviour on our flights. The safety and security of our customers and crew is our highest priority, and we take all incidents seriously. While we do not comment on pending litigation, we are fully cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation proceeds."

A woman gulped down three beers before taking a flight from Salt Lake City to Portland. However, she displayed aggressive behaviour on the flight, was deboarded and again got violent with an employee on the ground, grabbing and twisting her breast.

Drunk on 'three beers', passenger body checks crew member, 'twists' staff member's breast

A female rapper in America has won a lawsuit against Lyft after one of its drivers locked the doors of the Mercedes-Benz, saying that she "wouldn't fit" in it. The incident happened in January when Dank Demoss ordered a Lyft to go to a Detroit Lions watch party. A Mercedes‑Benz sedan came to pick her up. However, the driver saw the nearly 250 kg woman and locked the doors. The driver insisted that she wouldn't fit in the car and refused to unlock the doors. Demoss got furious and started recording the driver. The man continued to say that the car isn't suitable for her and he can't drive her. He added that the car tyres would crumble under her weight. Meanwhile, Demoss insisted that she could fit in the car and told him to unlock the door. The driver told her to order an Uber XL and offered to cancel the ride.&nbsp;The incident left Demoss so angry that she sued Lyft under the Michigan Elliott‑Larsen Civil Rights Act for public accommodation harassment and disparate treatment. The driver was not named, and she has now won a confidential settlement. Lyft stated the matter and said, "Lyft unequivocally condemns all forms of discrimination—we believe in a community where everyone is treated with equal respect and mutual kindness. Our community guidelines and terms of service explicitly prohibit harassment or discrimination."&nbsp;People can sue under the Michigan civil rights law for discrimination on the basis of weight. The law also includes gender identity and gender expression as well as LGBTQ+ categories, although the enforceable prohibition does not list weight or height. However, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights accepts complaints for height and weight discrimination. Michigan’s Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act, Lyft are also mandated to inform its drivers that they follow a nondiscrimination policy and passengers cannot be surcharged for disability.

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Female rapper Dank Demoss, who weighs approximately 250 kg, has won a lawsuit against Lyft after the driver refused to let her sit in the Mercedes-Benz sedan, claiming that she wouldn't fit in the car. The driver was fired and got a payout.

A female rapper in America has won a lawsuit against Lyft after one of its drivers locked the doors of the Mercedes-Benz, saying that she "wouldn't fit" in it. The incident happened in January when Dank Demoss ordered a Lyft to go to a Detroit Lions watch party. A Mercedes‑Benz sedan came to pick her up. However, the driver saw the nearly 250 kg woman and locked the doors. The driver insisted that she wouldn't fit in the car and refused to unlock the doors. Demoss got furious and started recording the driver. The man continued to say that the car isn't suitable for her and he can't drive her. He added that the car tyres would crumble under her weight. Meanwhile, Demoss insisted that she could fit in the car and told him to unlock the door. The driver told her to order an Uber XL and offered to cancel the ride. The incident left Demoss so angry that she sued Lyft under the Michigan Elliott‑Larsen Civil Rights Act for public accommodation harassment and disparate treatment. The driver was not named, and she has now won a confidential settlement. Lyft stated the matter and said, "Lyft unequivocally condemns all forms of discrimination—we believe in a community where everyone is treated with equal respect and mutual kindness. Our community guidelines and terms of service explicitly prohibit harassment or discrimination." People can sue under the Michigan civil rights law for discrimination on the basis of weight. The law also includes gender identity and gender expression as well as LGBTQ+ categories, although the enforceable prohibition does not list weight or height. However, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights accepts complaints for height and weight discrimination. Michigan’s Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act, Lyft are also mandated to inform its drivers that they follow a nondiscrimination policy and passengers cannot be surcharged for disability.

Female rapper Dank Demoss, who weighs approximately 250 kg, has won a lawsuit against Lyft after the driver refused to let her sit in the Mercedes-Benz sedan, claiming that she wouldn't fit in the car. The driver was fired and got a payout.

Lyft driver locked sedan doors after seeing 250kg female passenger. She sued and just won

A teacher in Texas fed live kittens to the class snake as horrified students watched. Parents of one of the students filed a complaint with The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), telling them how she brought four sick kittens to the class and fed one of them to the snake in front of the kids. The teacher is also accused of further stressing out the kids by telling them, "You can’t save them all". This happened after a student requested to take the remaining cats home as the scene left the child scarred. All the kittens later died. She also reportedly told the students that she feeds kittens to snakes at her home. PETA reached out to the school and told the authorities about the teacher. She has apologised for her actions. The group also asked the school to ban the use of live animals in schools. PETA Vice President Rachelle Owen said that according to the complaint filed by the parents of a student, "an educator who should be teaching her students empathy and respect for others is instead tearing newborn kittens from their mother and subjecting them to a painful, terrifying death in front of shocked and traumatised teenagers."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hotels-are-getting-people-jailed-for-stealing-towels-slapping-fines-of-rs-15-lakh-1759223870718">Hotels are getting people jailed for stealing towels, slapping fines of Rs 15 lakh</a>&nbsp;<h2>Police say the teacher is an ‘animal lover’</h2>He added that a person who displays such "cruel and disturbing behaviour shouldn’t be around children or animals." Alvord Superintendent Randy Brown confirmed that a teacher fed a live kitten to a snake. The incident was investigated by the Alvord ISD Police Department and the Wise County Sheriff's Office Animal Control following the complaint. Brown stated that no charges were filed, and the district administration will determine the next steps. He added that the teacher, "an experienced educator and animal lover, has apologised to the students for her actions and voluntarily removed all snakes from her classroom."&nbsp;Meanwhile, the parent whose child took the kittens home told Fort Worth Star-Telegram that she learned about the troubling incident on September 3 when her daughter texted her if she could take the kittens home. When asked about the reason, she told them they watched "a snake eat the kitten". Following the complaint, the teacher smirked at her class and said, "Thanks to whoever turned me in", the parent said.

The troubling incident happened in Alvord, Texas, where a high school teacher brought four sick kittens to the classroom and fed one of them to a snake. A student took the rest of them home where they all later died.

A teacher in Texas fed live kittens to the class snake as horrified students watched. Parents of one of the students filed a complaint with The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), telling them how she brought four sick kittens to the class and fed one of them to the snake in front of the kids. The teacher is also accused of further stressing out the kids by telling them, "You can’t save them all". This happened after a student requested to take the remaining cats home as the scene left the child scarred. All the kittens later died. She also reportedly told the students that she feeds kittens to snakes at her home. PETA reached out to the school and told the authorities about the teacher. She has apologised for her actions. The group also asked the school to ban the use of live animals in schools. PETA Vice President Rachelle Owen said that according to the complaint filed by the parents of a student, "an educator who should be teaching her students empathy and respect for others is instead tearing newborn kittens from their mother and subjecting them to a painful, terrifying death in front of shocked and traumatised teenagers." Also Read: Hotels are getting people jailed for stealing towels, slapping fines of Rs 15 lakh Police say the teacher is an ‘animal lover’ He added that a person who displays such "cruel and disturbing behaviour shouldn’t be around children or animals." Alvord Superintendent Randy Brown confirmed that a teacher fed a live kitten to a snake. The incident was investigated by the Alvord ISD Police Department and the Wise County Sheriff's Office Animal Control following the complaint. Brown stated that no charges were filed, and the district administration will determine the next steps. He added that the teacher, "an experienced educator and animal lover, has apologised to the students for her actions and voluntarily removed all snakes from her classroom." Meanwhile, the parent whose child took the kittens home told Fort Worth Star-Telegram that she learned about the troubling incident on September 3 when her daughter texted her if she could take the kittens home. When asked about the reason, she told them they watched "a snake eat the kitten". Following the complaint, the teacher smirked at her class and said, "Thanks to whoever turned me in", the parent said.

The troubling incident happened in Alvord, Texas, where a high school teacher brought four sick kittens to the classroom and fed one of them to a snake. A student took the rest of them home where they all later died.

Teacher feeds sick kitten to snake in classroom as horrified students watch

Stealing stuff from hotels is now costing guests immensely. According to a report in View from the Wing, people who steal towels from a hotel in Europe are being reported to the government and fined up to 15,000 euros ( approximately US$17,600, or Rs 15 lakh). Hotels are embedding RFID chips in their towels that aren't visible. However, it is not a new trend. But now, they are warning guests against taking the towels, or face prosecution, including jail time. A guest shared a photo of the notice in a hotel room, which stated, "We inform you that all of our towels are equipped with an invisible localizable chip from the RFID system. The towels cannot be carried out of your room." It further warns that in case the towels are removed from the room, "the company reserves the right to denounce you to the relevant agency with fines from €300.00 to €15,000.00 attentively. THE DIRECTION."&nbsp;Notably, the report states that these RFID tags in towels have considerably reduced towel theft in one of the hotels. The number of towel thefts has decreased from 4,000 to 750, helping it save $16,000 per month. If the theft can be reduced across the industry, it would lead to an enormous amount of money being saved. The report further states that monetary fines are not the only punishment such guests face. The Nairobi Hilton got a guest jailed for two years because they stole two towels.&nbsp;Towels are not the only items people allegedly steal from hotel rooms. Someone once reportedly took a grand piano from a Sheraton lobby. Others tried taking televisions from the room. Meanwhile, bathrobes, dishes, coffee machines, pillows, batteries, wine glasses, cutlery, and remote controls remain popular items among people who steal stuff from hotel rooms.

Stealing towels from hotels can now land you in jail. A hotel in Nairobi got a guest sentenced for two years because they stole two towels. Meanwhile, hotels in Europe are fining people as much as US$17,600, or Rs 15 lakh.

Stealing stuff from hotels is now costing guests immensely. According to a report in View from the Wing, people who steal towels from a hotel in Europe are being reported to the government and fined up to 15,000 euros ( approximately US$17,600, or Rs 15 lakh). Hotels are embedding RFID chips in their towels that aren't visible. However, it is not a new trend. But now, they are warning guests against taking the towels, or face prosecution, including jail time. A guest shared a photo of the notice in a hotel room, which stated, "We inform you that all of our towels are equipped with an invisible localizable chip from the RFID system. The towels cannot be carried out of your room." It further warns that in case the towels are removed from the room, "the company reserves the right to denounce you to the relevant agency with fines from €300.00 to €15,000.00 attentively. THE DIRECTION." Notably, the report states that these RFID tags in towels have considerably reduced towel theft in one of the hotels. The number of towel thefts has decreased from 4,000 to 750, helping it save $16,000 per month. If the theft can be reduced across the industry, it would lead to an enormous amount of money being saved. The report further states that monetary fines are not the only punishment such guests face. The Nairobi Hilton got a guest jailed for two years because they stole two towels. Towels are not the only items people allegedly steal from hotel rooms. Someone once reportedly took a grand piano from a Sheraton lobby. Others tried taking televisions from the room. Meanwhile, bathrobes, dishes, coffee machines, pillows, batteries, wine glasses, cutlery, and remote controls remain popular items among people who steal stuff from hotel rooms.

Stealing towels from hotels can now land you in jail. A hotel in Nairobi got a guest sentenced for two years because they stole two towels. Meanwhile, hotels in Europe are fining people as much as US$17,600, or Rs 15 lakh.

Hotels are getting people jailed for stealing towels, slapping fines of Rs 15 lakh | Details

An optical illusion has divided the internet, as people can't agree on the colour they are seeing. The black and blue dress (or was it white and golden?) once stumped netizens, and the latest illusion is also confusing people about the colour they are seeing. A scientist from Harvard Medical School has created the illusion. It contains nine dots placed on a purplish background. The colour of the dots is a point of contention. Some people think the dots are blue, while others think they are either purple or violet. An even weirder observation is that some people say they see one dot purple; however, it keeps moving around (same here). Take a look and let us know what you see.&nbsp;The nine-dot optical illusion is being heavily debated on Reddit. The caption of the post reads: "Are these dots blue or purple?" Nearly 5,000 users have reacted to the post, with hundreds more commenting on the optical illusion. &nbsp;Some see purple, some see violet, while others see blue. For some people, it changes depending on the point from which they are looking at it. A user wrote, "If I look directly at it, it's purple. If I look away at all it's blue." One commenter wrote, "My eyes are going crazy... I don't think I'll sleep tonight. Thank you for sharing this."&nbsp;<h2>Why do the dots change colour in the optical illusion?</h2>Meanwhile, the most intriguing observation is that the dots change colour depending on which one you are looking at. One user wrote, "Only one looks purple to me, but it keeps moving." Another added, "How does the purple dot I'm looking at know to change color?&nbsp;The optical illusion was invented by Dr Hinnerk Schulz-Hildebrandt. So, what colour are the dots really? According to the creator, all the dots are solid purple on a blue-purple background. If you place the picture 30 cm away from your face, and look at each dot one by one, only the centre dot in your focus appears purple. Dr Schulz-Hildebrandt wrote, “A pattern of purple objects on a blue background appears purple only where the viewer focuses directly. At the periphery, perception shifts toward blue.”

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Are the dots purple, blue or violet? Optical illusion of nine dots has stumped the internet, as people can't agree on the colour of the dots. A Harvard Medical School scientist has designed the optical illusions. Take a look, and let us know what colour the dots appear to you.

An optical illusion has divided the internet, as people can't agree on the colour they are seeing. The black and blue dress (or was it white and golden?) once stumped netizens, and the latest illusion is also confusing people about the colour they are seeing. A scientist from Harvard Medical School has created the illusion. It contains nine dots placed on a purplish background. The colour of the dots is a point of contention. Some people think the dots are blue, while others think they are either purple or violet. An even weirder observation is that some people say they see one dot purple; however, it keeps moving around (same here). Take a look and let us know what you see. The nine-dot optical illusion is being heavily debated on Reddit. The caption of the post reads: "Are these dots blue or purple?" Nearly 5,000 users have reacted to the post, with hundreds more commenting on the optical illusion. Some see purple, some see violet, while others see blue. For some people, it changes depending on the point from which they are looking at it. A user wrote, "If I look directly at it, it's purple. If I look away at all it's blue." One commenter wrote, "My eyes are going crazy... I don't think I'll sleep tonight. Thank you for sharing this." Why do the dots change colour in the optical illusion? Meanwhile, the most intriguing observation is that the dots change colour depending on which one you are looking at. One user wrote, "Only one looks purple to me, but it keeps moving." Another added, "How does the purple dot I'm looking at know to change color? The optical illusion was invented by Dr Hinnerk Schulz-Hildebrandt. So, what colour are the dots really? According to the creator, all the dots are solid purple on a blue-purple background. If you place the picture 30 cm away from your face, and look at each dot one by one, only the centre dot in your focus appears purple. Dr Schulz-Hildebrandt wrote, “A pattern of purple objects on a blue background appears purple only where the viewer focuses directly. At the periphery, perception shifts toward blue.”

Are the dots purple, blue or violet? Optical illusion of nine dots has stumped the internet, as people can't agree on the colour of the dots. A Harvard Medical School scientist has designed the optical illusions. Take a look, and let us know what colour the dots appear to you.

Purple, blue, or violet? Nine-dot optical illusion stumps netizens. What do you see? Photo inside

A company in New Zealand has unveiled a range of wines to soothe the nerves of your pet dogs and cats. Muttley's Estate, a company based in Aotearoa, has come out with pet-friendly wines to relax your furry friend. It promises to give them a buzz without actually feeding them alcohol. The range of wines, which includes Chapawgne, Purrno Noir, and Sauvignon Bark, contains catnip. The makers say that the herb is effective in relaxing cats as well as dogs. It adds that the wine can be especially useful for animals suffering from anxiety or stress. "Just like in cats, some dogs may experience a calming effect when exposed to catnip," the company website states. "This can be useful in situations where a dog is experiencing anxiety or stress, such as during thunderstorms or fireworks."&nbsp;However, these wines are not pocket-friendly, costing $12.99 NZD (Rs 700) for 150ml. So, everyone might not want to treat their pet cats and dogs to these wines. The company explains that it grows its own catnip and then combines it with water and preservatives. "Crafted from the finest catnip harvested under the New Zealand sun, our catnip wine is a sensory masterpiece designed to enchant and captivate," the website states. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/explosion-in-rat-numbers-across-the-world-confused-experts-turns-out-the-culprit-is-1758885057976">Explosion in rat numbers across the world confused experts. Turns out, the culprit is...</a><h2>Health benefits of wines for dogs and cats</h2>The company's wines promise a plethora of health benefits. They can reduce their stress, enhance their mood, increase their appetite and also act as a natural insect repellent. However, relaxation and a sense of happiness are the primary benefits, just like for humans. "Catnip contains a compound called nepetalactone, which can trigger a response in cats, leading to euphoria or relaxation," the company wrote. For cats, reduction in stress and anxiety is the main win, while dogs will experience a calming effect, deep relaxation, appetite stimulation, and digestive aid. The wines come in seven varieties, and each 150 ml bottle costs $12.99 NZD and has three servings. The names are also based on pet theme, such as Pawt, Cabarknet, Prosecatt, and Meowsè.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wines for your pet are a reality now. These wines promise to relax and calm down your cats and dogs when they are in stressful situations. Would you be willing to feed them these wines? What are the wines for pets made of? Here are all the details.

A company in New Zealand has unveiled a range of wines to soothe the nerves of your pet dogs and cats. Muttley's Estate, a company based in Aotearoa, has come out with pet-friendly wines to relax your furry friend. It promises to give them a buzz without actually feeding them alcohol. The range of wines, which includes Chapawgne, Purrno Noir, and Sauvignon Bark, contains catnip. The makers say that the herb is effective in relaxing cats as well as dogs. It adds that the wine can be especially useful for animals suffering from anxiety or stress. "Just like in cats, some dogs may experience a calming effect when exposed to catnip," the company website states. "This can be useful in situations where a dog is experiencing anxiety or stress, such as during thunderstorms or fireworks." However, these wines are not pocket-friendly, costing $12.99 NZD (Rs 700) for 150ml. So, everyone might not want to treat their pet cats and dogs to these wines. The company explains that it grows its own catnip and then combines it with water and preservatives. "Crafted from the finest catnip harvested under the New Zealand sun, our catnip wine is a sensory masterpiece designed to enchant and captivate," the website states. Also Read: Explosion in rat numbers across the world confused experts. Turns out, the culprit is... Health benefits of wines for dogs and cats The company's wines promise a plethora of health benefits. They can reduce their stress, enhance their mood, increase their appetite and also act as a natural insect repellent. However, relaxation and a sense of happiness are the primary benefits, just like for humans. "Catnip contains a compound called nepetalactone, which can trigger a response in cats, leading to euphoria or relaxation," the company wrote. For cats, reduction in stress and anxiety is the main win, while dogs will experience a calming effect, deep relaxation, appetite stimulation, and digestive aid. The wines come in seven varieties, and each 150 ml bottle costs $12.99 NZD and has three servings. The names are also based on pet theme, such as Pawt, Cabarknet, Prosecatt, and Meowsè.

Wines for your pet are a reality now. These wines promise to relax and calm down your cats and dogs when they are in stressful situations. Would you be willing to feed them these wines? What are the wines for pets made of? Here are all the details.

Wines to treat anxiety and stress in your pet dogs and cats are a reality now. Are you 'hicc'up for it?

A conspiracy theory that has exploded on social media states that Earth is going to end on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Some people are so convinced about it that they have sold their houses, quit jobs and even given away their property. The belief arises from a claim made by a South African pastor who said that Earth will witness an end-of-the-world event on September 23. Joshua Mhlakela has based his assertion on "the rapture", according to which God will "rescue the Christians out of the world" on September 23 and 24, 2025, with all <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/did-a-doomsday-comet-unleash-catastrophe-in-us-12-800-years-ago-scientists-say-1758087652081">living and dead believers</a> rising into the air to meet God, with the nonbelievers left behind. A small number of largely evangelical Christians believe this would be the beginning of "tribulations" for those who are on Earth, as they suffer because they did not believe in God. This is also the day Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish new year, also falls. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/100-foot-mega-tsunami-coming-oregon-hit-by-dozens-of-earthquakes-renewing-fears-of-magnitude-9-temblor-1757491093703">100-foot mega tsunami coming? Oregon hit by dozens of earthquakes, renewing fears of magnitude 9 temblor</a>&nbsp;Talking about it on CENTTWINZ TV YouTube channel, Pastor Mhlakela said the rapture would happen with "such power" that the Earth would "shake". "The rapture is here upon us, whether you are ready or not ready," he added. The paston says he had a vision in his dreams, in which he "saw Jesus sitting on his throne", saying "loud and clear, 'I am coming soon'." "He said to me on the 23rd and 24th of September 2025, ‘I will come back to the Earth.'" His prophecy has reportedly led to several people who believe in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/why-is-the-doomsday-fish-a-symbol-of-disaster-1756109867839">Rapture </a>getting rid of their earthly belongings. The story of the world ending has spread like wildfire on social media. People are talking about it, and talking about the preparations they are making for the day. Stand-up comedian Kevin Fredericks said, "They are selling their cars, clothes, some people are making post-rapture kits for the people who are left behind." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-issue-ominous-warning-as-west-antarctic-ice-sheet-weakens-extinction-risk-and-1755754175789">Scientists issue ominous warning as West Antarctic Ice Sheet weakens. Extinction risk for...</a><h2>People question “timing” and “date” of Rapture</h2>What Fredericks was corroborated by others on social media, as a person named Tilahun Desalegn admitted in a video that he had sold his five-year-old car to "catch a flight to heaven" in September. “She’s got to go. I won’t need her beyond September. I’m going home, to where my father in heaven is,” he claimed on TikTok.&nbsp;In a Reel, Fredericks questioned the timing of the Rapture, stating that the world is divided into several time zones and Sep 23 would begin at different points in the world. “There are 24 time zones on Earth, 38 if you include the ones that have half-hour times. No man knows how you all know,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>Is Rapture real?</h2>At one point in the video, the pastor even claimed that God sent him a vision where he saw "powerful beings" running after those left behind and eating them. Mhlakela only says that he saw it in his dreams, without giving any evidence. The Rapture is not widely accepted amongst most Christian groups. Some passages in the Bible are interpreted to be referring to the Rapture, although there is no mention of the timing or date. "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father", it reads.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Is the world ending on September 23? A pastor in South Africa claims that the “rupture” will begin on this date, with the believers rising to meet God, with non-believers left behind, facing chaos, suffering and being “eaten" by the powerful.

A conspiracy theory that has exploded on social media states that Earth is going to end on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Some people are so convinced about it that they have sold their houses, quit jobs and even given away their property. The belief arises from a claim made by a South African pastor who said that Earth will witness an end-of-the-world event on September 23. Joshua Mhlakela has based his assertion on "the rapture", according to which God will "rescue the Christians out of the world" on September 23 and 24, 2025, with all living and dead believers rising into the air to meet God, with the nonbelievers left behind. A small number of largely evangelical Christians believe this would be the beginning of "tribulations" for those who are on Earth, as they suffer because they did not believe in God. This is also the day Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish new year, also falls. Also Read: 100-foot mega tsunami coming? Oregon hit by dozens of earthquakes, renewing fears of magnitude 9 temblor Talking about it on CENTTWINZ TV YouTube channel, Pastor Mhlakela said the rapture would happen with "such power" that the Earth would "shake". "The rapture is here upon us, whether you are ready or not ready," he added. The paston says he had a vision in his dreams, in which he "saw Jesus sitting on his throne", saying "loud and clear, 'I am coming soon'." "He said to me on the 23rd and 24th of September 2025, ‘I will come back to the Earth.'" His prophecy has reportedly led to several people who believe in the Rapture getting rid of their earthly belongings. The story of the world ending has spread like wildfire on social media. People are talking about it, and talking about the preparations they are making for the day. Stand-up comedian Kevin Fredericks said, "They are selling their cars, clothes, some people are making post-rapture kits for the people who are left behind." Also Read: Scientists issue ominous warning as West Antarctic Ice Sheet weakens. Extinction risk for... People question “timing” and “date” of Rapture What Fredericks was corroborated by others on social media, as a person named Tilahun Desalegn admitted in a video that he had sold his five-year-old car to "catch a flight to heaven" in September. “She’s got to go. I won’t need her beyond September. I’m going home, to where my father in heaven is,” he claimed on TikTok. In a Reel, Fredericks questioned the timing of the Rapture, stating that the world is divided into several time zones and Sep 23 would begin at different points in the world. “There are 24 time zones on Earth, 38 if you include the ones that have half-hour times. No man knows how you all know,” he said. Is Rapture real? At one point in the video, the pastor even claimed that God sent him a vision where he saw "powerful beings" running after those left behind and eating them. Mhlakela only says that he saw it in his dreams, without giving any evidence. The Rapture is not widely accepted amongst most Christian groups. Some passages in the Bible are interpreted to be referring to the Rapture, although there is no mention of the timing or date. "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father", it reads.

Is the world ending on September 23? A pastor in South Africa claims that the “Rapture” will begin on this date, with the believers rising to meet God, with non-believers left behind, facing chaos, suffering and being “eaten" by the powerful.

'Catching a flight to heaven': Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth?

Charlie Kirk's killer, Tyler Robinson, had a "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-is-furry-subculture-charlie-kirk-assassin-tyler-robinson-is-being-linked-to-all-you-should-know-1757916288086/1757916288089">furry fixation</a>", as per police. Furries are a group of people who have an interest in anthropomorphic animal characters, that is, animals who walk, talk and act like humans. They dress up like animals, and there is mostly a sexual connotation to them. Now, a new "fitness" trend around this has emerged, although followers dismiss claims that the two are interlinked. It is known as "Quadrobics", where people put on animal masks and walk on all fours. The wildly bizarre fitness trend has people jumping around like animals. Besides the furries, there are people who identify as animals and have been seen dressed as dogs and cats, complete with a leash held by another person, their "master." Such people belong to therianthropy, a community of people who identify as nonhuman. However, followers of Quadrobics stress they are completely different from both these groups - therians and furries. They say the fitness trend is not about pretending to be animals, but about how physically strenuous walking on all fours is. A TikToker told New York Post that she saw visible results after getting on the Quadrobics fitness trend. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/does-asmr-really-reduce-anxiety-experts-reveal-how-whispering-videos-affect-your-brain-1758450187593">Does ASMR really reduce anxiety? Experts reveal how whispering videos affects your brain</a>&nbsp;<h2>Quadrobics, furry subculture and therianthropy</h2>Soleil - known as wild.soleil on social media, said, "I’ve actually lost a lot of weight since I started doing it, and I really see the definition in my body. I started getting a six-pack. Try it for five minutes and you will be out of breath." While stressing the physical benefits of Quadrobics, Soleil says it is not essential to wear animal masks. However, she wears cat masks as she is drawn to the mountain ibex. Walking like animals while wearing faux paws and animal masks seemingly suggests that there is little difference between those who follow Quadrobics and therians. However, the latter community insists they are different from therians as they do not identify as animals, and simply don the persona for physical benefits.&nbsp;<h2>Tarzan Movement, moving like animals - Why are humans dressing up as animals</h2>Then there is the Tarzan Movement, another thing that gets followers to practice animal-like movement, something humans did at one point during evolution. Alexia Kraft de la Saulx, a Belgian-born documentary filmmaker, told The Post that she discovered it in Barcelona when she heard about a "random guy doing monkey movements in the trees". It was Victor Manuel Fleites Escobar, founder of the Tarzan Movement, a primal movement offshoot. This is again different from all three, as it involved going back to how our ancestors moved - crawling, climbing, walking and squatting. He even swings from branches like monkeys. She made a documentary on the Tarzan Movement in 2022. After walking on all fours, climbing trees and swinging from branches, she started feeling stronger. Alexia says it is "almost like a spiritual practice", adding, "You enter a meditative state for sure,' she told The Post."&nbsp;All these trends revolve around animal instincts - yet they are different from each other. Meanwhile, netizens are confused about them. Does dressing up as animals mean they are attracted to animals? Followers of the Tarzan Movement and Quadrobics are clear that is not the case.

Quadrobics is a new fitness trend where people put on animal masks, wear furry faux paws and move on all fours. But they are not furries, and do not identify as animals. Then, there is the Tarzan Movement, where you simply move like animals. Why are humans dressing up as animals?

Charlie Kirk's killer, Tyler Robinson, had a "furry fixation", as per police. Furries are a group of people who have an interest in anthropomorphic animal characters, that is, animals who walk, talk and act like humans. They dress up like animals, and there is mostly a sexual connotation to them. Now, a new "fitness" trend around this has emerged, although followers dismiss claims that the two are interlinked. It is known as "Quadrobics", where people put on animal masks and walk on all fours. The wildly bizarre fitness trend has people jumping around like animals. Besides the furries, there are people who identify as animals and have been seen dressed as dogs and cats, complete with a leash held by another person, their "master." Such people belong to therianthropy, a community of people who identify as nonhuman. However, followers of Quadrobics stress they are completely different from both these groups - therians and furries. They say the fitness trend is not about pretending to be animals, but about how physically strenuous walking on all fours is. A TikToker told New York Post that she saw visible results after getting on the Quadrobics fitness trend. Also Read: Does ASMR really reduce anxiety? Experts reveal how whispering videos affects your brain Quadrobics, furry subculture and therianthropy Soleil - known as wild.soleil on social media, said, "I’ve actually lost a lot of weight since I started doing it, and I really see the definition in my body. I started getting a six-pack. Try it for five minutes and you will be out of breath." While stressing the physical benefits of Quadrobics, Soleil says it is not essential to wear animal masks. However, she wears cat masks as she is drawn to the mountain ibex. Walking like animals while wearing faux paws and animal masks seemingly suggests that there is little difference between those who follow Quadrobics and therians. However, the latter community insists they are different from therians as they do not identify as animals, and simply don the persona for physical benefits. Tarzan Movement, moving like animals - Why are humans dressing up as animals Then there is the Tarzan Movement, another thing that gets followers to practice animal-like movement, something humans did at one point during evolution. Alexia Kraft de la Saulx, a Belgian-born documentary filmmaker, told The Post that she discovered it in Barcelona when she heard about a "random guy doing monkey movements in the trees". It was Victor Manuel Fleites Escobar, founder of the Tarzan Movement, a primal movement offshoot. This is again different from all three, as it involved going back to how our ancestors moved - crawling, climbing, walking and squatting. He even swings from branches like monkeys. She made a documentary on the Tarzan Movement in 2022. After walking on all fours, climbing trees and swinging from branches, she started feeling stronger. Alexia says it is "almost like a spiritual practice", adding, "You enter a meditative state for sure,' she told The Post." All these trends revolve around animal instincts - yet they are different from each other. Meanwhile, netizens are confused about them. Does dressing up as animals mean they are attracted to animals? Followers of the Tarzan Movement and Quadrobics are clear that is not the case.

Quadrobics is a new fitness trend where people put on animal masks, wear furry faux paws and move on all fours. But they are not furries, and don't identify as animals. Then, there is the Tarzan Movement, where you simply move like animals. Why are humans dressing up as animals?

Furries, therians, Tarzans and now quadrobics: Acting like animals is the new rage as people are now exercising like one

Getting a piece of stone to plop through water multiple times is an actual sport in Scotland, where the World Stone Skimming Competition is held every year. Over 2,200 people from 27 countries reached the island of Easdale to participate in what is a legitimate international sport. However, even something like this has not been left free from controversy, as the current edition has accusations of cheating swirling around. The “world’s first dedicated stone skimming arena" is located at a slate quarry that flooded in 1881. The competition has been held here since 1983. The rules state that for the stone skimming contest, only unaltered stones selected from among the island’s naturally occurring slate should be used. Each rock should be under three inches wide, and its dimensions are checked using a device called the “ring of truth”. Each participant gets three skims, all of which must bounce at least twice to qualify towards their cumulative score. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/strip-club-didnt-want-to-pay-8mn-in-taxes-so-they-gave-the-auditor-lap-dances-1758078233518">Strip club didn't want to pay $8mn in taxes. So they gave the auditor lap dances</a>&nbsp;<h2>Doctored stones at World Stone Skimming Championship</h2>However, this year, rumours started swirling that some people were using "doctored stones". When asked about it, those who were cheating admitted to using unjustified tactics at the stone skimming contest. “Toss Master” Kyle Matthews told BBC Radio Scotland that he heard “rumours and murmurings of some nefarious deeds," Popular Science reported. Matthews told the publication that some stones were altered and looked like they had been ground into more circular shapes to improve their bounce potential. He says this is the first time that something like this has happened in the history of the stone skimming competition. Matthews said, "I think if it had been happening in previous years, they would have told me then.”&nbsp;<h2>Would-be cheaters admitted carving the stones</h2>Some skimmers raised concerns about the use of altered stone. An investigation happened, and those involved were asked to raise their hands, and they did. The competition then went ahead as usual.Stone skimming is Physics, as a lot of scientific dynamics go into making the perfect throw, and plop. This year's winner is Jon Jennings of Kentucky, who made history on his second visit to the World Stone Skimming Championship. With a cumulative score of 580.7 feet, he is also the first American to win the contest. When asked whether the rounded stones could have won the contest, Jennings said they just "gallop through the water, while more square stones with flat edges slice through the water and give more grip."&nbsp;

The World Stone Skimming Competition is held on a Scottish island every year, where cars are not allowed. The legit sport this year witnessed accusations that some people were planning on cheating using doctored stones. They admitted when confronted.

Getting a piece of stone to plop through water multiple times is an actual sport in Scotland, where the World Stone Skimming Competition is held every year. Over 2,200 people from 27 countries reached the island of Easdale to participate in what is a legitimate international sport. However, even something like this has not been left free from controversy, as the current edition has accusations of cheating swirling around. The “world’s first dedicated stone skimming arena" is located at a slate quarry that flooded in 1881. The competition has been held here since 1983. The rules state that for the stone skimming contest, only unaltered stones selected from among the island’s naturally occurring slate should be used. Each rock should be under three inches wide, and its dimensions are checked using a device called the “ring of truth”. Each participant gets three skims, all of which must bounce at least twice to qualify towards their cumulative score. Also Read: Strip club didn't want to pay $8mn in taxes. So they gave the auditor lap dances Doctored stones at World Stone Skimming Championship However, this year, rumours started swirling that some people were using "doctored stones". When asked about it, those who were cheating admitted to using unjustified tactics at the stone skimming contest. “Toss Master” Kyle Matthews told BBC Radio Scotland that he heard “rumours and murmurings of some nefarious deeds," Popular Science reported. Matthews told the publication that some stones were altered and looked like they had been ground into more circular shapes to improve their bounce potential. He says this is the first time that something like this has happened in the history of the stone skimming competition. Matthews said, "I think if it had been happening in previous years, they would have told me then.” Would-be cheaters admitted carving the stones Some skimmers raised concerns about the use of altered stone. An investigation happened, and those involved were asked to raise their hands, and they did. The competition then went ahead as usual. Stone skimming is Physics, as a lot of scientific dynamics go into making the perfect throw, and plop. This year's winner is Jon Jennings of Kentucky, who made history on his second visit to the World Stone Skimming Championship. With a cumulative score of 580.7 feet, he is also the first American to win the contest. When asked whether the rounded stones could have won the contest, Jennings said they just "gallop through the water, while more square stones with flat edges slice through the water and give more grip."

The World Stone Skimming Championship is held on a Scottish island every year, where cars are not allowed. The legit sport this year witnessed accusations that some people were planning on cheating using doctored stones. They admitted when confronted.

Skim scandal rocks Scotland: First cheating accusations in 42 years as participants alter stone at world skimming championship

A plane flying from Paris to Corsica could not land on time and was forced to stay in the air for several minutes after the air traffic controller dozed off. &nbsp;France's civil aviation authority revealed on Wednesday that the Air Corsica flight, carrying tourists, was forced to hover over the airport for 18 minutes. The plane was coming from Paris Orly airport and was supposed to land in Ajaccio. It was flying in circles above the Mediterranean Sea for so long that officials considered diverting the plane to Bastia, a port city on the other side of the island. The airport's fire crew had a hard time getting in touch with the air traffic controller, who was asleep. They ultimately contacted the police and were finally able to climb the tower and wake up the sleeping ATC.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/engine-failure-forces-london-beijing-flight-to-land-in-remote-siberia-now-there-is-a-russia-ukraine-war-related-problem-1756285159970">Engine failure forces London-Beijing flight to land in remote Siberia. Now there is a Russia-Ukraine-war-related problem</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The flight from Paris was an hour late, and the air traffic controller was working alone. While waiting for the plane, he fell asleep. When the flight finally reached the French airport in Ajaccio, the pilot could not land since the lights on the single 2,400-metre runway hadn't been turned on. The pilot had no choice but to stay in the air. Meanwhile, airport staff scrambled to contact the ATC. He was finally woken up, and the flight landed safely. "The intervention of the airport fire department at the control tower revealed that the air traffic controller on duty had fallen asleep at his post," the aviation authority said in a statement. It has opened an investigation into the incident.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biman-bangladesh-airlines-air-hostesses-honeytrap-romance-marriage-scandal-1757909881859">High-flying honeytrap: Two air hostesses of a Bangladeshi airline embroiled in mile-high romantic scandal</a>&nbsp;<h2>Never handled anything like this, says pilot</h2>Meanwhile, the captain of the plane recounted the strange incident to The Times. He said that he had never handled such a situation in his career of several decades. "We did a little tour. At no time was there any panic. Everyone stayed calm." He added that the passengers were also not worried and instead found the issue funny. Meanwhile, the ATC tested negative for alcohol, but runs the risk of "a possible sanction".&nbsp;

A Corsica air traffic controller fell asleep while waiting for a plane from Paris. He was alone in the tower, and no one else could reach him. Airport officials had to contact the police to help ascend the tower. They finally managed to wake him up.

A plane flying from Paris to Corsica could not land on time and was forced to stay in the air for several minutes after the air traffic controller dozed off. France's civil aviation authority revealed on Wednesday that the Air Corsica flight, carrying tourists, was forced to hover over the airport for 18 minutes. The plane was coming from Paris Orly airport and was supposed to land in Ajaccio. It was flying in circles above the Mediterranean Sea for so long that officials considered diverting the plane to Bastia, a port city on the other side of the island. The airport's fire crew had a hard time getting in touch with the air traffic controller, who was asleep. They ultimately contacted the police and were finally able to climb the tower and wake up the sleeping ATC. Also Read: Engine failure forces London-Beijing flight to land in remote Siberia. Now there is a Russia-Ukraine-war-related problem The flight from Paris was an hour late, and the air traffic controller was working alone. While waiting for the plane, he fell asleep. When the flight finally reached the French airport in Ajaccio, the pilot could not land since the lights on the single 2,400-metre runway hadn't been turned on. The pilot had no choice but to stay in the air. Meanwhile, airport staff scrambled to contact the ATC. He was finally woken up, and the flight landed safely. "The intervention of the airport fire department at the control tower revealed that the air traffic controller on duty had fallen asleep at his post," the aviation authority said in a statement. It has opened an investigation into the incident. Also Read: High-flying honeytrap: Two air hostesses of a Bangladeshi airline embroiled in mile-high romantic scandal Never handled anything like this, says pilot Meanwhile, the captain of the plane recounted the strange incident to The Times. He said that he had never handled such a situation in his career of several decades. "We did a little tour. At no time was there any panic. Everyone stayed calm." He added that the passengers were also not worried and instead found the issue funny. Meanwhile, the ATC tested negative for alcohol, but runs the risk of "a possible sanction".

A Corsica air traffic controller fell asleep while waiting for a plane from Paris. He was alone in the tower, and no one else could reach him. Airport officials had to contact the police to help ascend the tower. They finally managed to wake him up.

What a DOOZY! Air traffic controller at Corsica airport falls asleep, leaving Paris flight hanging

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