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Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100: Officials in Crowborough in East Sussex are planning to spend £450,000 on Pooh's birthday celebrations. Residents are not happy and want the money to be used for better purposes, such as making the town safe.

Residents of a small British town are angry with officials who are planning to splurge £450,000 on Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday, when 600 male asylum seekers are due to seek shelter at an army base nearby. The people of Crowborough, East Sussex, are worried for their safety and want authorities to use the money to restore the town centre's CCTV cameras after they were switched off last year, the Daily Mail reported. They are left befuddled to know of plans regarding Pooh's centenary celebrations amid all that is going on in the town. To draw attention to more pressing matters, around 4,000 residents marched on Sunday to protest against Home Office plans to host asylum seekers at the camp. A completely shocked resident told the outlet, "The council says it can't do anything to stop the Home Office from housing the asylum seekers, but they can at least put in cameras to keep us safe. Instead, they're giving half a million to Winnie-the-Pooh." He added that there is "no police station" and "no cameras" in Crowborough. Notably, the Home Office will use the Army Training Camp to accommodate 540 single, adult male asylum seekers. Later, the resident learned about the non-functioning CCTV cameras. Worried residents are spending thousands to safeguard their homes. Also Read: Woman DEMANDS two free seats on a plane because she is claustrophobic CCTVs in Crowborough are not working, people are worried for their safety Meanwhile, defending the plans to splurge £450,000 on Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday celebrations, Wealden District Council said that the "educational and cultural programme" was a way to promote tourism and safeguard the landscape that inspired Pooh's story. Notably, the Ashdown Forest, which surrounds the town, is the inspiration behind the Hundred Acre Wood in Winnie-the-Pooh. Ann Newton, the Conservative Group Leader on Wealden District Council, said she has nothing against Pooh's birthday celebrations. However, spending nearly half a million pounds on it seems too much. "We don't have an ideal world or an ideal situation, and it just seems to be an awful lot of money," she told the Daily Mail. On the other hand, Liberal Democrat Councillor James Partridge defended the birthday plans. "This isn't really about Winnie-the-Pooh, but this is about Ashdown Forest, which is in our trust and we really need to look after it," he said.

Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100: Officials in Crowborough in East Sussex are planning to spend £450,000 on Pooh's birthday celebrations. Residents are not happy and want the money to be used for better purposes, such as making the town safe.

British town to spend £450K on Pooh's birthday: Spend it on security, angry residents demand, as 540 male asylum seekers enter soon

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Samples from asteroid Bennu have once again been shown to have the essential building blocks of life on Earth. Turns out, humans feel happy because sometime in our planet's past, an asteroid carrying amino acids, genetic molecules, and more, slammed into our planet. Researchers from NASA and the University of Arizona may have, for the first time, detected tryptophan in Bennu samples. Tryptophan is one of the nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot make. It is responsible for creating important brain chemicals like serotonin, which is also known as the "happy hormone". It regulates mood, sleep, digestion, and other bodily functions, and a lack of it can cause depression. If the discovery is confirmed, this would be the first time that tryptophan has ever been found in an extraterrestrial sample.&nbsp;A team of researchers from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, wrote, "Our findings expand the evidence that prebiotic organic molecules can form within primitive accreting planetary bodies and could have been delivered via impacts to the early Earth and other Solar System bodies, potentially contributing to the origins of life." The latest finding, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, further cements the belief that primitive asteroids and comets seeded life on Earth.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-wanted-to-blast-a-hydrogen-bomb-on-the-moon-in-1950s-here-s-why-it-did-not-1764598076559">NASA wanted to nuke the Moon in 1950s out of jealousy. Here's why it did not</a>&nbsp;<h2>Faint signal for tryptophan detected in Bennu</h2>The team, led by geochemist Angel Mojarro, studies the material to understand the chemical reaction pathways by which the amino acids may have formed, billions of years ago. They tested Bennu samples for the 20 amino acids that build protein in the body. They found several non-biological amino acids and nucleobases, confirming they were of extraterrestrial origin. The team confirmed 14 amino acids found in previous studies, and were surprised when they picked up hints of a faint signal for tryptophan.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientist-thinks-red-giant-star-with-a-weird-spin-feasted-on-one-of-its-own-planet-1764237022142">Scientist thinks red giant star with a weird spin feasted on its own planet</a>&nbsp;NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission landed on asteroid Bennu in 2018 and, in 2020, collected a fistful of its surface material, locking it in a capsule, which detached from the main spacecraft and returned to Earth in September 2023. Since then, scientists have been studying the Bennu samples and have made several discoveries.&nbsp;Earlier studies of samples gathered from Bennu and asteroid Ryugu have revealed the presence of extensive inventories of amino acids and nucleobases (the basic units that make up RNA and DNA). Ryugu has been found to have only one nucleobase, Bennu samples surprisingly carried all five common nucleobases - adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), thymine (T), and uracil (U).&nbsp; &nbsp;

NASA has detected signs of a molecule that creates the happy hormone serotonin in an asteroid. Scientists have long believed these cosmic bodies brought life to Earth. Earlier analysis of Ryugu and Bennu has revealed several amino-acids.   

Samples from asteroid Bennu have once again been shown to have the essential building blocks of life on Earth. Turns out, humans feel happy because sometime in our planet's past, an asteroid carrying amino acids, genetic molecules, and more, slammed into our planet. Researchers from NASA and the University of Arizona may have, for the first time, detected tryptophan in Bennu samples. Tryptophan is one of the nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot make. It is responsible for creating important brain chemicals like serotonin, which is also known as the "happy hormone". It regulates mood, sleep, digestion, and other bodily functions, and a lack of it can cause depression. If the discovery is confirmed, this would be the first time that tryptophan has ever been found in an extraterrestrial sample. A team of researchers from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, wrote, "Our findings expand the evidence that prebiotic organic molecules can form within primitive accreting planetary bodies and could have been delivered via impacts to the early Earth and other Solar System bodies, potentially contributing to the origins of life." The latest finding, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, further cements the belief that primitive asteroids and comets seeded life on Earth. Also Read: NASA wanted to nuke the Moon in 1950s out of jealousy. Here's why it did not Faint signal for tryptophan detected in Bennu The team, led by geochemist Angel Mojarro, studies the material to understand the chemical reaction pathways by which the amino acids may have formed, billions of years ago. They tested Bennu samples for the 20 amino acids that build protein in the body. They found several non-biological amino acids and nucleobases, confirming they were of extraterrestrial origin. The team confirmed 14 amino acids found in previous studies, and were surprised when they picked up hints of a faint signal for tryptophan. Also Read: Scientist thinks red giant star with a weird spin feasted on its own planet NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission landed on asteroid Bennu in 2018 and, in 2020, collected a fistful of its surface material, locking it in a capsule, which detached from the main spacecraft and returned to Earth in September 2023. Since then, scientists have been studying the Bennu samples and have made several discoveries. Earlier studies of samples gathered from Bennu and asteroid Ryugu have revealed the presence of extensive inventories of amino acids and nucleobases (the basic units that make up RNA and DNA). Ryugu has been found to have only one nucleobase, Bennu samples surprisingly carried all five common nucleobases - adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), thymine (T), and uracil (U).

NASA has detected signs of a molecule that creates the happy hormone serotonin in an asteroid. Scientists have long believed these cosmic bodies brought life to Earth. Earlier analysis of Ryugu and Bennu has revealed several amino-acids. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Universe makes us happy, quite literally: NASA finds ‘Happy Hormone’ molecule in asteroid Bennu

Luigi Mangione was kept under constant supervision because officials did not want an "Epstein-style" incident on their hands, a corrections officer in Pennsylvania testified Monday (Dec 1). The reference to disgraced financier, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein surfaced on day one of a hearing in Manhattan meant to determine whether evidence collected during Mangione's arrest was lawfully obtained. Mangione was taken into custody last December at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, days after the killing of United HealthCare executive Brian Thompson in New York.The shooting triggered a huge manhunt and a wave of public anger at the for-profit healthcare industry. Since then, Mangione has drawn a small but vocal group of supporters who show up at his court dates and rally online.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-lashes-out-at-washington-s-slave-s-peace-as-trump-meets-security-chiefs-on-venezuela-1764638490172">Maduro lashes out at Washington’s 'slave’s peace' as Trump meets security chiefs on Venezuela</a><h2>Mangione in court</h2>The CEO killer walked into court wearing a slate suit and a red-and-white tattersall shirt. Officers removed his cuffs once he was seated. Testimony soon turned to how he was handled in custody.Tomas Rivers, a British army veteran who now works as a guard at SCI Huntingdon, said Mangione was moved to the state prison instead of a local jail because senior officials wanted tighter control. Rivers said the Department of Corrections leadership believed Huntingdon could reduce risks from other inmates, limit extortion attempts, and prevent leaks to the press. "I was told that the secretary of the Department of Corrections requested the move from Blair County jail to SCI Huntingdon because Huntingdon has increased security capabilities," he said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-to-set-up-independent-committee-to-probe-high-rise-fire-that-killed-151-1764647436819">Hong Kong to set up independent committee to probe high-rise fire that killed 151</a><h2>Why was he kept under “constant watch”?</h2>"Luigi Mangione was under constant watch," Rivers added, explaining that the status is typically used when someone might harm themselves. "There’s a paper trail of their behaviours and movements," he added, testifying that he was told the point was to ensure Mangione didn’t die in custody like Epstein.Mangione faces nine counts, including second-degree murder, which carries a sentence of 25 years to life in New York. His lawyers are now pushing to toss evidence gathered during the arrest. They argue police failed to advise Mangione of his rights and carried out a warrantless search of his backpack.

Luigi Mangione was kept under constant watch to avoid an "Epstein-style" death, a Pennsylvania guard testified. Officials moved him to a high security state prison after his arrest in a CEO murder case, as his lawyers now fight to throw out evidence from the warrantless search.

Luigi Mangione was kept under constant supervision because officials did not want an "Epstein-style" incident on their hands, a corrections officer in Pennsylvania testified Monday (Dec 1). The reference to disgraced financier, paedophile Jeffrey Epstein surfaced on day one of a hearing in Manhattan meant to determine whether evidence collected during Mangione's arrest was lawfully obtained. Mangione was taken into custody last December at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, days after the killing of United HealthCare executive Brian Thompson in New York. The shooting triggered a huge manhunt and a wave of public anger at the for-profit healthcare industry. Since then, Mangione has drawn a small but vocal group of supporters who show up at his court dates and rally online. Also read | Maduro lashes out at Washington’s 'slave’s peace' as Trump meets security chiefs on Venezuela Mangione in court The CEO killer walked into court wearing a slate suit and a red-and-white tattersall shirt. Officers removed his cuffs once he was seated. Testimony soon turned to how he was handled in custody. Tomas Rivers, a British army veteran who now works as a guard at SCI Huntingdon, said Mangione was moved to the state prison instead of a local jail because senior officials wanted tighter control. Rivers said the Department of Corrections leadership believed Huntingdon could reduce risks from other inmates, limit extortion attempts, and prevent leaks to the press. "I was told that the secretary of the Department of Corrections requested the move from Blair County jail to SCI Huntingdon because Huntingdon has increased security capabilities," he said. Also read | Hong Kong to set up independent committee to probe high-rise fire that killed 151 Why was he kept under “constant watch”? "Luigi Mangione was under constant watch," Rivers added, explaining that the status is typically used when someone might harm themselves. "There’s a paper trail of their behaviours and movements," he added, testifying that he was told the point was to ensure Mangione didn’t die in custody like Epstein. Mangione faces nine counts, including second-degree murder, which carries a sentence of 25 years to life in New York. His lawyers are now pushing to toss evidence gathered during the arrest. They argue police failed to advise Mangione of his rights and carried out a warrantless search of his backpack.

Luigi Mangione was kept under constant watch to avoid an "Epstein-style" death, a Pennsylvania guard testified. Officials moved him to a high security state prison after his arrest in a CEO murder case, as his lawyers now fight to throw out evidence from the warrantless search.

Luigi Mangione placed under constant watch to save him from an 'Epstein-style' end, guard tells court

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS could be covered with icy volcanoes, which erupted as it neared the Sun, a study has found. Researchers say that as the comet's proximity to our star decreased, &nbsp;a series of cryovolcanoes, or ice volcanoes, erupted on its surface. According to the study posted November 24 to the preprint server arXiv, the composition of 3I/ATLAS can explain these icy jets. Study authors say that their findings show that the alien comet is similar to dwarf planets and other objects that orbit the sun beyond Neptune. This would mean that the interstellar comet shares some of the properties with several bodies in our solar system. Notably, 3I/ATLAS is dated to be 7-14 billion years old, way before our star system came into existence.&nbsp;The study was led by Josep Trigo-Rodríguez, a staff leading researcher at the Institute of Space Sciences (CSIC/IEEC) in Spain. His team tried to dive deep into the history of 3I/ATLAS, as it is only the third interstellar object. It can offer vital clues about the world beyond our solar system and the early universe. Trigo-Rodríguez and his colleagues used the Joan Oró Telescope at the Montsec Observatory in the northeastern Catalonia region of Spain to observe the comet, and also coordinated with observatories for better data.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/updates-on-3i-atlas-clearest-image-of-interstellar-comet-what-nasa-and-india-saw-and-live-observations-1764060396806">Updates on 3I/ATLAS: Clearest image of interstellar comet, what NASA and India saw, and live observations</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/asteroid-bennu-carries-the-building-blocks-of-happiness-nasa-finds-1764650332764">Universe makes us happy, quite literally: NASA finds ‘Happy Hormone’ molecule in asteroid Bennu</a>&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS brightened near the Sun - Telescope captures jets of gas and dust</h2>The team observed 3I/ATLAS on October 29, right around the time it was to reach perihelion. They noted that as it approached the nearest point to the Sun, it got brighter. This is common for comets as the heat and radiation from our star triggers sublimation, that is, turning ice on comets into gas. However, in the case of 3I/ATLAS, they saw that the sublimation was way more intense when it got within about 378 million kilometres of the sun. The Joan Oró Telescope captured the highest-resolution images yet of jets of gas and dust particles on the comet. Trigo-Rodríguez's team believes these jets are clear signs of cryovolcanism on 3I/ATLAS.&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS releases pristine material</h2>Within our solar system, trans-Neptunian bodies, such as Pluto and Eris, rich in ice, witness cryo-volcanic eruptions. For them, this happens because of internal heat. In the case of 3I/ATLAS, researchers believe the icy volcanoes are releasing pristine material locked within the comet. As it got closer to the Sun, the heat warmed up frozen carbon dioxide inside it, and the resultant gas rushed through the comet’s porous, icy body. It potentially carried or enabled other fluids or oxidising liquids to seep inward, triggering a reaction with metallic grains like nickel and iron sulfides.&nbsp;Scientists are unsure of the origin point of 3I/ATLAS. Some say it likely originated in the Milky Way's thick disk, while other studies suggest it could have been born in the thin disk. It is older than our solar system, and has been on a journey for billions of years. The comet will soon exit, never to return.

3I/ATLAS is covered with icy volcanoes that erupted as it came near the Sun. A team of Spanish scientists spotted jets of ice and dust being released from the interstellar comet at perihelion. This explains why it brightened near the Sun. 

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS could be covered with icy volcanoes, which erupted as it neared the Sun, a study has found. Researchers say that as the comet's proximity to our star decreased, a series of cryovolcanoes, or ice volcanoes, erupted on its surface. According to the study posted November 24 to the preprint server arXiv, the composition of 3I/ATLAS can explain these icy jets. Study authors say that their findings show that the alien comet is similar to dwarf planets and other objects that orbit the sun beyond Neptune. This would mean that the interstellar comet shares some of the properties with several bodies in our solar system. Notably, 3I/ATLAS is dated to be 7-14 billion years old, way before our star system came into existence. The study was led by Josep Trigo-Rodríguez, a staff leading researcher at the Institute of Space Sciences (CSIC/IEEC) in Spain. His team tried to dive deep into the history of 3I/ATLAS, as it is only the third interstellar object. It can offer vital clues about the world beyond our solar system and the early universe. Trigo-Rodríguez and his colleagues used the Joan Oró Telescope at the Montsec Observatory in the northeastern Catalonia region of Spain to observe the comet, and also coordinated with observatories for better data. Also Read: Updates on 3I/ATLAS: Clearest image of interstellar comet, what NASA and India saw, and live observations Also Read: Universe makes us happy, quite literally: NASA finds ‘Happy Hormone’ molecule in asteroid Bennu 3I/ATLAS brightened near the Sun - Telescope captures jets of gas and dust The team observed 3I/ATLAS on October 29, right around the time it was to reach perihelion. They noted that as it approached the nearest point to the Sun, it got brighter. This is common for comets as the heat and radiation from our star triggers sublimation, that is, turning ice on comets into gas. However, in the case of 3I/ATLAS, they saw that the sublimation was way more intense when it got within about 378 million kilometres of the sun. The Joan Oró Telescope captured the highest-resolution images yet of jets of gas and dust particles on the comet. Trigo-Rodríguez's team believes these jets are clear signs of cryovolcanism on 3I/ATLAS. 3I/ATLAS releases pristine material Within our solar system, trans-Neptunian bodies, such as Pluto and Eris, rich in ice, witness cryo-volcanic eruptions. For them, this happens because of internal heat. In the case of 3I/ATLAS, researchers believe the icy volcanoes are releasing pristine material locked within the comet. As it got closer to the Sun, the heat warmed up frozen carbon dioxide inside it, and the resultant gas rushed through the comet’s porous, icy body. It potentially carried or enabled other fluids or oxidising liquids to seep inward, triggering a reaction with metallic grains like nickel and iron sulfides. Scientists are unsure of the origin point of 3I/ATLAS. Some say it likely originated in the Milky Way's thick disk, while other studies suggest it could have been born in the thin disk. It is older than our solar system, and has been on a journey for billions of years. The comet will soon exit, never to return.

3I/ATLAS is covered with icy volcanoes that erupted as it came near the Sun. A team of Spanish scientists spotted jets of ice and dust being released from the interstellar comet at perihelion. This explains why it brightened near the Sun.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS spewed pristine material as ice volcanoes erupted near the Sun, Spanish scientists find

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Russia has damaged the only launch pad it uses to send cosmonauts into space. This happened during its latest endeavour on November 27, when it launched two Russian and one American astronaut to the ISS. Roscosmos said it was assessing the damage and would make repairs soon. 

Russia has a cosmic problem at hand. The country was left with a damaged launch pad after sending three cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on November 27. Based in Kazakhstan, it is the only working launch pad Russia uses to send humans into space. This means that, for the first time in more than 60 years, Roscosmos is unable to launch cosmonauts, Live Science reported. The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft lifted off from Site 31/6 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at around 2:30 pm local time. Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, alongside NASA astronaut Chris Williams, were on board the spacecraft. They reached the ISS successfully. What Russia space agency said about the damage However, after the launch, when Roscosmos inspected the launch pad, the engineers found significant damage after the take-off. "The launch pad was inspected, as is done every time a rocket is launched. Damage to several launch pad components was identified," Roscosmos representatives wrote in a translated statement on Telegram. They added that the damage was "currently being assessed" and would be "repaired shortly," giving no details on what had happened, and how long it would take to fix the problem. Also Read: NASA wanted to nuke the Moon in 1950s out of jealousy. Here's why it did not Meanwhile, Ars Technica reported that the problem occurred with the service platform used to access rockets' engines. Reportedly, the roughly 22-ton part fell into the "flame trench" below, the portion where the rocket's plumes are directed. Russia might opt to replace the platform if fixing it takes too long. However, till then, Roscosmos has no way to launch humans into space. "In effect, from this day, Russia has lost the ability to launch humans into space, something that has not happened since 1961," Russian space journalist Vitaliy Egorov wrote on Telegram, as reported by CNN. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS could display its 'most remarkable anomaly' near Jupiter - Rare coincidence at perijove Roscosmos retired the only other working pad, Site 1/5 (a.k.a. Gagarin's Start) in 2020. Since then, Site 31/6 is the only one it has that is capable of launching crewed Soyuz rockets. Even though it has two other active cosmodromes, Vostochny and Plesetsk, inside Russia, they cannot send crewed rockets into space. The Baikonur Cosmodrome was constructed in the late 1950s. After the Soviet Union fell in 1991, Kazakhstan loaned the site to Russia for around $115 million a year.

Russia has damaged the only launch pad it uses to send cosmonauts into space. This happened during its latest endeavour on November 27, when it launched two Russian and one American astronaut to the ISS. Roscosmos said it was assessing the damage and would make repairs soon.&nbsp;

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NASA and several other space agencies are today vying to land humans again on the Moon. But, do you know there was a time when the Americans planned to nuke our lunar satellite? This might sound like science fiction, but it was a very real plot aimed at denting Soviet space agendas. According to documents, as part of the top-secret Project A119, the US wanted to bomb the Moon way before Neil Armstrong landed there. In the 1950s, the USSR was moving closer to landing its first astronauts on the Moon. For the US, that would have meant a huge loss. So, it thought of carving a huge crater on the Moon with the hydrogen bomb, way more powerful than the atomic bomb.Also Read: <a href="Scientist thinks red giant star with a weird spin feasted on its own planet">Scientist thinks red giant star with a weird spin feasted on its own planet</a><h2>NASA wanted to create a flash of light on the Moon</h2>The US thought of the terrifying plan so that it could mark its territory on the Moon if Russian astronauts got too close to their goal. On October 4, 1957, the USSR launched the first-ever satellite into space, Sputnik 1. The US got jittery, so scientist Leonard Reiffel joined hands with the Air Force and made reports between May 1958 and January 1959 about the feasibility of plans to bomb the Moon. NASA wanted to detonate the hydrogen bomb right on the Moon’s Terminator Line, the border between the light and dark sides of the Moon, since this would create a flash of light visible to everyone on Earth.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/believe-it-or-not-uranus-initial-name-was-quite-controversial-and-so-it-was-renamed-1764238501728">Believe it or not, Uranus' initial name was quite controversial, and so it was renamed</a>&nbsp;This action and achievement would prove to everyone, especially the Soviet Union, that the US had the technology that would put it in the pole position in wars, and no one should take them lightly. Thankfully, NASA did not go ahead with the plan to nuke the Moon because the Air Force was scared the action could impact Earth as well. "Project A119 was one of several ideas that were floated for an exciting response to Sputnik," Alex Wellerstein, a historian of science and nuclear technology, told the BBC. According to him, one of the plans even included shooting down Sputnik-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

NASA planned to detonate a hydrogen bomb on the Moon in the 1950s. This was part of its competition with the Soviet Union as both nations aimed to land a man on the Moon. The latter had launched the first satellite from Earth in 1957, but NASA was still not there.

NASA and several other space agencies are today vying to land humans again on the Moon. But, do you know there was a time when the Americans planned to nuke our lunar satellite? This might sound like science fiction, but it was a very real plot aimed at denting Soviet space agendas. According to documents, as part of the top-secret Project A119, the US wanted to bomb the Moon way before Neil Armstrong landed there. In the 1950s, the USSR was moving closer to landing its first astronauts on the Moon. For the US, that would have meant a huge loss. So, it thought of carving a huge crater on the Moon with the hydrogen bomb, way more powerful than the atomic bomb. Also Read: Scientist thinks red giant star with a weird spin feasted on its own planet NASA wanted to create a flash of light on the Moon The US thought of the terrifying plan so that it could mark its territory on the Moon if Russian astronauts got too close to their goal. On October 4, 1957, the USSR launched the first-ever satellite into space, Sputnik 1. The US got jittery, so scientist Leonard Reiffel joined hands with the Air Force and made reports between May 1958 and January 1959 about the feasibility of plans to bomb the Moon. NASA wanted to detonate the hydrogen bomb right on the Moon’s Terminator Line, the border between the light and dark sides of the Moon, since this would create a flash of light visible to everyone on Earth. Also Read: Believe it or not, Uranus' initial name was quite controversial, and so it was renamed This action and achievement would prove to everyone, especially the Soviet Union, that the US had the technology that would put it in the pole position in wars, and no one should take them lightly. Thankfully, NASA did not go ahead with the plan to nuke the Moon because the Air Force was scared the action could impact Earth as well. "Project A119 was one of several ideas that were floated for an exciting response to Sputnik," Alex Wellerstein, a historian of science and nuclear technology, told the BBC. According to him, one of the plans even included shooting down Sputnik-1.

NASA planned to detonate a hydrogen bomb on the Moon in the 1950s. This was part of its competition with the Soviet Union as both nations aimed to land a man on the Moon. The latter had launched the first satellite from Earth in 1957, but NASA was still not there.

NASA wanted to nuke the Moon in 1950s out of jealousy. Here's why it did not

Schools and colleges across Chennai and Tiruvallur will stay closed today (Tuesday, Dec 2) because of the forecast of heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah. The decision was taken late on Monday as a precautionary measure, as authorities prepare for dangerous weather conditions. In a statement, Chennai District Collector Roshni Siddharth Jagade said that the shutdown will cover all educational institutions in the district on December 2 because of weather alerts. The District Collectors of Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram have given identical orders.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/asia-s-monsoon-apocalypse-over-900-dead-hundreds-missing-across-sri-lanka-indonesia-and-thailand-cyclone-ditwah-1764562242548">Asia’s monsoon apocalypse: Over 900 dead, hundreds missing across Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand</a><h2>Why are schools and colleges shut?</h2>Heavy downpours are expected throughout the day, making travel risky. Officials say that the holiday has been announced to ensure safety amid intense rainfall and water logging predictions.Officials have advised residents to keep their eyes open, avoid travel unless necessary, and watch for updates from the state government and disaster response teams.Tamil Nadu has already reported three deaths in rain-related incidents tied to the cyclone, Disaster Management Minister K K S S R Ramachandran said on Sunday.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/war-is-good-business-global-arms-sales-hit-record-679bn-in-2024-us-russia-among-those-who-profited-the-most-1764574260261">War is good business? Global arms sales hit record $679bn in 2024; US and Russia among the biggest gainers</a><h2>Sri Lanka death toll rises to 334</h2>Sri Lanka has been hit far harder. The country has confirmed 334 deaths as floodwaters continue to rise in and around Colombo after Cyclone Ditwah tore through the island.India on Monday sent 53 tons of relief supplies to Sri Lanka on Monday under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Rescue teams have been active on both sides of the strait. Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant and MI-17s from the Indian Air Force, working with the Sri Lankan Air Force, have been airlifting stranded people, including pregnant women, infants, and those in critical condition. The rescued include citizens of Sri Lanka, India, Germany, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu on November 28 to support Sri Lanka with urgent search and rescue efforts and humanitarian aid after the cyclone's impact.&nbsp;

Chennai and Tiruvallur have shut schools and colleges today as heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah is set to hit. Three deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu, while Sri Lanka faces a far bigger disaster with 334 dead.

Schools and colleges across Chennai and Tiruvallur will stay closed today (Tuesday, Dec 2) because of the forecast of heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah. The decision was taken late on Monday as a precautionary measure, as authorities prepare for dangerous weather conditions. In a statement, Chennai District Collector Roshni Siddharth Jagade said that the shutdown will cover all educational institutions in the district on December 2 because of weather alerts. The District Collectors of Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram have given identical orders. Also read | Asia’s monsoon apocalypse: Over 900 dead, hundreds missing across Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand Why are schools and colleges shut? Heavy downpours are expected throughout the day, making travel risky. Officials say that the holiday has been announced to ensure safety amid intense rainfall and water logging predictions. Officials have advised residents to keep their eyes open, avoid travel unless necessary, and watch for updates from the state government and disaster response teams. Tamil Nadu has already reported three deaths in rain-related incidents tied to the cyclone, Disaster Management Minister K K S S R Ramachandran said on Sunday. Also read | War is good business? Global arms sales hit record $679bn in 2024; US and Russia among the biggest gainers Sri Lanka death toll rises to 334 Sri Lanka has been hit far harder. The country has confirmed 334 deaths as floodwaters continue to rise in and around Colombo after Cyclone Ditwah tore through the island. India on Monday sent 53 tons of relief supplies to Sri Lanka on Monday under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Rescue teams have been active on both sides of the strait. Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant and MI-17s from the Indian Air Force, working with the Sri Lankan Air Force, have been airlifting stranded people, including pregnant women, infants, and those in critical condition. The rescued include citizens of Sri Lanka, India, Germany, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu on November 28 to support Sri Lanka with urgent search and rescue efforts and humanitarian aid after the cyclone's impact.

Chennai and Tiruvallur have shut schools and colleges today as heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah is set to hit. Three deaths have been reported in Tamil Nadu, while Sri Lanka faces a far bigger disaster with 334 dead.

Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai, Tiruvallur shut schools and colleges as deadly storm kills hundreds in Sri Lanka

The government on Monday (Dec 01) said 15 economic fugitive offenders, including Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, caused nearly $3 billion (Rs 26,645 crore) loss to the Indian exchequer. These individuals have been declared Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs) under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (FEOA) as of October 31, 2025, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;The Minister stated that these 15 FEOs collectively caused a principal financial loss of Rs 26,645 crore to banks up to October 31, 2025. In addition, the interest accrued on these loans from the date of becoming NPAs up to October 31, 2025, amounts to another ($3.8 billion) Rs 31,437 crore.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-verifiable-information-about-his-condition-imran-khan-s-son-raises-concern-over-father-s-safetysouth-asia-asim-munir-pakistan-army-pakistan-1764590769966">No verifiable information about his condition: Imran Khan’s son raises concern over father’s safety</a>&nbsp;"Of the 15 offenders, nine are involved in large-scale financial fraud committed against public sector banks. The list includes several high-profile names, such as Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, among others, "Chaudhary said.&nbsp;The Minister was replying to an unstarred question raised by Lok Sabha member and Congress MP from Rajasthan's Dausa Murari Lal Meena during the Winter Session of Parliament.&nbsp;Rs 19,187 crore ($2.3 billion) has been recovered from these offenders till October 31, 2025, the house was informed.&nbsp;The Minister also disclosed the names of declared fugitives as Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Nitin J Sandesara, Chetan J Sandesara, Dipti C Sandesara, Sudharshan Venkatraman, Ramanujam Sesharathnam, Pushpesh Kumar Baid, and Hitesh Kumar Narendrabhai Patel.Replying to a query about whether the government is formulating a policy to prevent such offenders from leaving the country through legal bans or watchlists, Choudhary said no such policy is under consideration currently.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-some-parties-simply-can-t-accept-defeat-pm-modi-hits-out-at-opposition-as-winter-session-of-parliament-begins-1764571475140">'Some parties simply can't accept defeat': PM Modi hits out at Opposition as Winter Session of Parliament begins</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged parties attending the sixth session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Rajya Sabha to avoid turning Parliament into a “battleground for frustration came out after defeat” or an “arena for arrogance born out of victory.” He stated that the House must stay centred on national development and democratic duties.&nbsp;&nbsp;

$2.3 billion (₹19,187 crore) has been recovered from these offenders till 31 October 2025, the government informed the parliament.

The government on Monday (Dec 01) said 15 economic fugitive offenders, including Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, caused nearly $3 billion (Rs 26,645 crore) loss to the Indian exchequer. These individuals have been declared Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs) under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (FEOA) as of October 31, 2025, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha. The Minister stated that these 15 FEOs collectively caused a principal financial loss of Rs 26,645 crore to banks up to October 31, 2025. In addition, the interest accrued on these loans from the date of becoming NPAs up to October 31, 2025, amounts to another ($3.8 billion) Rs 31,437 crore. Also Read: No verifiable information about his condition: Imran Khan’s son raises concern over father’s safety "Of the 15 offenders, nine are involved in large-scale financial fraud committed against public sector banks. The list includes several high-profile names, such as Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, among others, "Chaudhary said. The Minister was replying to an unstarred question raised by Lok Sabha member and Congress MP from Rajasthan's Dausa Murari Lal Meena during the Winter Session of Parliament. Rs 19,187 crore ($2.3 billion) has been recovered from these offenders till October 31, 2025, the house was informed. The Minister also disclosed the names of declared fugitives as Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Nitin J Sandesara, Chetan J Sandesara, Dipti C Sandesara, Sudharshan Venkatraman, Ramanujam Sesharathnam, Pushpesh Kumar Baid, and Hitesh Kumar Narendrabhai Patel. Replying to a query about whether the government is formulating a policy to prevent such offenders from leaving the country through legal bans or watchlists, Choudhary said no such policy is under consideration currently. Also Read: 'Some parties simply can't accept defeat': PM Modi hits out at Opposition as Winter Session of Parliament begins Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged parties attending the sixth session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Rajya Sabha to avoid turning Parliament into a “battleground for frustration came out after defeat” or an “arena for arrogance born out of victory.” He stated that the House must stay centred on national development and democratic duties.

$2.3 billion (₹19,187 crore) has been recovered from these offenders till 31 October 2025, the government informed the parliament.

Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi among 15 declared fugitives, who caused $3 billion loss to India: Govt

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Lalit Modi celebrated his birthday with Vijay Mallya at a London club, where table bookings start at approximately Rs 1 lakh. The 63-year-old former Indian Premier League (IPL) chief also shared the celebration images and videos on his social media. "What a beautiful dancing weekend with friends and family over my birthday. What a party you organised @rima1b the love of my life," Modi wrote in a post on Instagram, where he shared multiple videos of the party.&nbsp;Lalit Modi celebrated his birthday party at Maddox Club in Mayfair the London, where the table price starts from £1,000 ( ₹1.18 lakh) as minimum spend. The post he shared on his social media page shows him cutting a cake as well as dancing with his friends.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Birthday weekend of dancing <a href="https://t.co/EwJBPiej7C">pic.twitter.com/EwJBPiej7C</a>&mdash; Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) <a href="https://twitter.com/LalitKModi/status/1995249603483148772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier in July, Lalit Modi also posted glimpses of one of his London parties, where he was seen singing karaoke alongside Vijay Mallya. Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Chris Gayle was present as well. Modi has previously referred to Mallya as a “good friend,” while Mallya has called Modi his “dearest friend.”<h3>Mallya backed the IPL from its inception</h3>Both of them have appeared on influencer Raj Shamani's podcast in separate episodes. Following the interview of Mallya in the podcast, Modi appreciated the former Kingfisher Airlines and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chief for “believing in his dreams” and supporting the IPL from its inception.&nbsp;"He was the first person to support me making the #IPL blindly. Also was its biggest sponsor and has since day one been its most loyal ardent fan and followers. For which I will always be grateful,” Modi said in a post on X in June.&nbsp;Backing the idea of IPL by Mallya, the former Indian Premier League (IPL) chief praised him for being the first to back the IPL when it was still just an idea. “How did my good friend Vijay Mallya buy Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL I created? Hear from the man himself. He was the first person to support me blindly. He was also the league’s biggest sponsor and has, since day one, been its most loyal, ardent fan and follower. For which I will always be grateful," he wrote on X.&nbsp;In response, Mallya said in his post, “Thank you Lalit."

'A beautiful dancing weekend': Inside IPL founder Lalit Modi's Mayfair birthday bash featuring Vijay Mallya, dancing, glamour and more

Lalit Modi celebrated his birthday with Vijay Mallya at a London club, where table bookings start at approximately Rs 1 lakh. The 63-year-old former Indian Premier League (IPL) chief also shared the celebration images and videos on his social media. "What a beautiful dancing weekend with friends and family over my birthday. What a party you organised @rima1b the love of my life," Modi wrote in a post on Instagram, where he shared multiple videos of the party. Lalit Modi celebrated his birthday party at Maddox Club in Mayfair the London, where the table price starts from £1,000 ( ₹1.18 lakh) as minimum spend. The post he shared on his social media page shows him cutting a cake as well as dancing with his friends.

Lalit Modi celebrated his birthday party at Maddox Club in Mayfair the London, where the table price starts from £1,000 ( ₹1.18 lakh) as minimum spend. The post he shared on his social media page shows him cutting a cake as well as dancing with his friends.

A 27-year-old woman diagnosed with a tumour in her brain was shocked when one day it vanished without a trace. &nbsp;She has been declared a medical miracle after her recent scans showed absolutely nothing. Paige Suisted, from Kiwi, New Zealand, one day in April 2024, felt that fingers on her right hand were starting to go numb, followed by her arms and legs. She told Daily Mail Australia that she visited different doctors, and each of them gave her a different diagnosis. When nothing worked, she called an ambulance and pleaded to be admitted to the hospital. CT scans, MRIs and a brain biopsy led her to being diagnosed with stage-four astrocytoma. She was devastated.Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/austrian-influencer-stefanie-pieper-found-dead-in-slovenian-forest-ex-boyfriend-arrested-1764582791770"> Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper found dead in Slovenian forest, ex-boyfriend arrested</a>&nbsp;Surgery was contemplated, but it had to be ruled out because the golf ball-sized tumour was pushing on the nerves controlling the right side of her body. “It was a 50–50 chance it would work, and a 50–50 chance I'd be fully paralysed, most likely not able to talk or walk again,” Suisted told the outlet. She went through a year of treatment and shared her experience on Instagram. One day, following some scans, everyone was shocked when no signs of the brain tumour were detected. “In my last few scans, there's been nothing there,” she told Daily Mail Australia. “This massive golf ball in my brain … we can't see any of it on the MRIs.”&nbsp;Suisted's case has left the medical world stunned. Several medical professionals who studied her case have deemed her a "medical anomaly". However, her doctors want to perform surgery to check if any cancer cells remain before declaring her cured. “They haven't had a cancer patient like this. They don't even understand it themselves," she said. &nbsp;

A woman in New Zealand was diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumour in 2024. After a year of treatment and chemotherapy, and no surgery, one of the scans came back clear. It was as if the tumour had miraculously vanished.

A 27-year-old woman diagnosed with a tumour in her brain was shocked when one day it vanished without a trace. She has been declared a medical miracle after her recent scans showed absolutely nothing. Paige Suisted, from Kiwi, New Zealand, one day in April 2024, felt that fingers on her right hand were starting to go numb, followed by her arms and legs. She told Daily Mail Australia that she visited different doctors, and each of them gave her a different diagnosis. When nothing worked, she called an ambulance and pleaded to be admitted to the hospital. CT scans, MRIs and a brain biopsy led her to being diagnosed with stage-four astrocytoma. She was devastated. Also Read: Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper found dead in Slovenian forest, ex-boyfriend arrested Surgery was contemplated, but it had to be ruled out because the golf ball-sized tumour was pushing on the nerves controlling the right side of her body. “It was a 50–50 chance it would work, and a 50–50 chance I'd be fully paralysed, most likely not able to talk or walk again,” Suisted told the outlet. She went through a year of treatment and shared her experience on Instagram. One day, following some scans, everyone was shocked when no signs of the brain tumour were detected. “In my last few scans, there's been nothing there,” she told Daily Mail Australia. “This massive golf ball in my brain … we can't see any of it on the MRIs.” Suisted's case has left the medical world stunned. Several medical professionals who studied her case have deemed her a "medical anomaly". However, her doctors want to perform surgery to check if any cancer cells remain before declaring her cured. “They haven't had a cancer patient like this. They don't even understand it themselves," she said.

A woman in New Zealand was diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumour in 2024. After a year of treatment and chemotherapy, and no surgery, one of the scans came back clear. It was as if the tumour had miraculously vanished.

Kiwi woman’s 'golf-ball' brain tumour vanishes — Stunned doctors term her diagnosis 'medical anomaly'

India's telecommunications ministry has issued a private directive requiring all smartphone manufacturers to preload the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order seen by news agency Reuters. This mandate is expected to trigger tension, particularly with Apple, a company that has traditionally resisted such requirements.&nbsp;India is home to one of the world’s largest mobile phone markets, boasting over 1.2 billion subscribers. Since its introduction in January, the Sanchar Saathi app has reportedly helped recover more than 700,000 stolen phones, including 50,000 in October alone. The new government directive, which came into effect on November 28, gives smartphone makers 90 days to ensure that the app is preloaded onto all newly sold phones. The app must be non-removable by users, and phones already in circulation are required to receive the app through a software update.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/10-reasons-why-indian-supreme-court-is-right-in-seeking-social-media-content-regulation-the-menace-of-freedom-without-accountability-1764325546435">10 reasons why Indian Supreme Court is right in seeking social media content regulation: The menace of freedom without accountability</a>&nbsp;The government claims this initiative is essential to counteract cybersecurity risks, including fraud involving duplicate or counterfeit IMEI numbers, which can lead to scams and misuse of the mobile network. Apple, known for restricting the installation of third-party or government apps on its devices before sale, is one of the major companies affected by this new rule, alongside other manufacturers like Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi.&nbsp;The app is designed to help users report suspicious calls, verify IMEI numbers, and block stolen phones using a centralized database. According to the government, it has proven effective in preventing cybercrimes, with more than 5 million downloads and the blocking of over 3.7 million stolen devices. It has also led to the termination of more than 30 million fraudulent connections.&nbsp;Despite its success, the government's decision has sparked concern among industry players who feel that there was insufficient consultation with companies before the order was finalized. The telecom ministry has not yet commented on the matter, nor have Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi responded to requests for clarification.

India wants every smartphone preloaded with THIS cybersecurity app. What does it mean for you?

India's telecommunications ministry has issued a private directive requiring all smartphone manufacturers to preload the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order seen by news agency Reuters. This mandate is expected to trigger tension, particularly with Apple, a company that has traditionally resisted such requirements. India is home to one of the world’s largest mobile phone markets, boasting over 1.2 billion subscribers. Since its introduction in January, the Sanchar Saathi app has reportedly helped recover more than 700,000 stolen phones, including 50,000 in October alone. The new government directive, which came into effect on November 28, gives smartphone makers 90 days to ensure that the app is preloaded onto all newly sold phones. The app must be non-removable by users, and phones already in circulation are required to receive the app through a software update. Also Read: 10 reasons why Indian Supreme Court is right in seeking social media content regulation: The menace of freedom without accountability The government claims this initiative is essential to counteract cybersecurity risks, including fraud involving duplicate or counterfeit IMEI numbers, which can lead to scams and misuse of the mobile network. Apple, known for restricting the installation of third-party or government apps on its devices before sale, is one of the major companies affected by this new rule, alongside other manufacturers like Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi. The app is designed to help users report suspicious calls, verify IMEI numbers, and block stolen phones using a centralized database. According to the government, it has proven effective in preventing cybercrimes, with more than 5 million downloads and the blocking of over 3.7 million stolen devices. It has also led to the termination of more than 30 million fraudulent connections. Despite its success, the government's decision has sparked concern among industry players who feel that there was insufficient consultation with companies before the order was finalized. The telecom ministry has not yet commented on the matter, nor have Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi responded to requests for clarification.

According to reports, India's telecom ministry mandates the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones to enhance cybersecurity, raising concerns from Apple and others

A woman called the airline; she was supposed to fly to Croatia and demanded three seats instead of one. Nothing unusual here. However, she insisted that she is entitled to get the other two seats for free because she is claustrophobic. The woman shared a video of herself making the call on social media. When the airline rep on the other side denies her request, she gets angry. She captioned the post - "Airline refused my illness." The video shows the woman telling the customer care representative that she has quite "serious medical condition" and has "claustrophobia". The airline agent tells her she can't have three seats. The woman continues, saying that she has a medical note and would need the entire row.&nbsp;The airline agent tells her she can have the three seats, but she'll have to pay for them. "I shouldn't have to pay for something. It's a medical condition. You are discriminating against me," the woman tells the airline rep. The woman lists a few instances, which she tries to compare to her condition. "If someone has a peanut allergy, nobody's allowed to eat peanuts. So why am I not allowed three seats?" she asks.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-posing-as-captain-flies-hundreds-of-passengers-across-europe-1763017979943">CAUGHT YOU! Man posing as captain flies hundreds of passengers across Europe</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Woman says she needs 3 free seats on plane because of claustrophobia.<a href="https://t.co/3YPM8MwEmA">pic.twitter.com/3YPM8MwEmA</a>&mdash; Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) <a href="https://twitter.com/DefiantLs/status/1994443671001809249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Airline agent refused her request for three free seats</h2>"If I feel tied in, it's the only way I can travel," the woman adds. The agent tells her, "It's a very unreasonable request. I cannot just give you three seats for free." She tries something else, telling how tall passengers get extra leg room. The agent corrects her, "No, not necessarily. They'd have to pay for the leg room as well."&nbsp;"To be fair, if you can afford a flight to Croatia, I'm assuming that you can afford the other two seats." The woman responds, "You don't know what I can afford. This is not the end of this because I am not paying for two more seats. I'll make sure I get in touch with your manager."Social media users who came across different versions of the clip have been debating her demand. One user who said they were claustrophobic admitted that even the thought of asking for free seats had never crossed their mind.

A woman recorded herself talking to an airline agent and asking for two free seats because she was claustrophobic. The airline refused, but she continued with her demand, saying it was a “serious medical condition.”

A woman called the airline; she was supposed to fly to Croatia and demanded three seats instead of one. Nothing unusual here. However, she insisted that she is entitled to get the other two seats for free because she is claustrophobic. The woman shared a video of herself making the call on social media. When the airline rep on the other side denies her request, she gets angry. She captioned the post - "Airline refused my illness." The video shows the woman telling the customer care representative that she has quite "serious medical condition" and has "claustrophobia". The airline agent tells her she can't have three seats. The woman continues, saying that she has a medical note and would need the entire row. The airline agent tells her she can have the three seats, but she'll have to pay for them. "I shouldn't have to pay for something. It's a medical condition. You are discriminating against me," the woman tells the airline rep. The woman lists a few instances, which she tries to compare to her condition. "If someone has a peanut allergy, nobody's allowed to eat peanuts. So why am I not allowed three seats?" she asks. Also Read: CAUGHT YOU! Man posing as captain flies hundreds of passengers across Europe

A woman recorded herself talking to an airline agent and asking for two free seats because she was claustrophobic. The airline refused, but she continued with her demand, saying it was a “serious medical condition.”

Woman DEMANDS two free seats on a plane because she is claustrophobic

Chinese scientists have discovered thousands of unknown microbes in animal faeces from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with 88% never recorded before. The microbes may help gene editing, cellulose breakdown and methane reduction, raising both biotech opportunity and dual-use concerns.

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The 2024 SIPRI rankings show US giants Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman leading global arms production. BAE Systems ranks highest outside the US, while Russia’s Rostec posts strong growth. Check all the top 8 companies that are leading arms manufacturing and exports globally.

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Austrian beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper, 31, was tragically found dead in a Slovenian forest on Friday (November 28), a week after she was reported missing. Pieper, who was known for her popular lifestyle, fashion, and beauty content, had been unreachable for a photoshoot, sparking concern among her friends and family. The last communication she had with friends was a message claiming that someone was following her and that an unknown individual was in stairwell of her apartment building.&nbsp;Her former boyfriend, who is also 31, was arrested after his car was discovered on fire near a casino close to the Austrian border. After his arrest, he allegedly confessed to strangling Pieper and then placing her body in a suitcase, which he abandoned in a forest in Slovenia. The ex-boyfriend led police to the crime scene after his confession. Alongside him, two of his relatives, a brother and a stepfather, were also arrested, though the exact motive for the crime remains unclear. The accused in the case could face up to 20 years or life imprisonment for the crime committed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-what-part-of-the-body-trump-has-no-idea-what-was-scanned-during-mri-but-says-will-release-report-1764579103092">‘What part of the body?’: Trump has ‘no idea’ what was scanned during MRI, but says will release report</a><h2>Who was Stefanie Pieper?</h2>Stefanie Pieper was a well-known social media personality based in Graz, Austria, with a significant following for her lifestyle, beauty, and fashion posts. She had built a solid career as a brand ambassador for various cosmetics brands and was also pursuing music under the name "Stefanie Pieper Music." Additionally, Pieper studied law, showing a diverse set of interests beyond her social media presence. Her untimely and horrific death has left her followers, the influencer community, and the general public in shock.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japan-s-new-human-washing-machine-is-here-but-the-price-will-hurt-your-soul-more-than-it-cleans-your-skin-1764576860740">Japan's new human washing machine is here, but the price will hurt your soul more than it cleans your skin</a>

Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper found dead in Slovenian forest, ex-boyfriend arrested

Austrian beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper, 31, was tragically found dead in a Slovenian forest on Friday (November 28), a week after she was reported missing. Pieper, who was known for her popular lifestyle, fashion, and beauty content, had been unreachable for a photoshoot, sparking concern among her friends and family. The last communication she had with friends was a message claiming that someone was following her and that an unknown individual was in stairwell of her apartment building. Her former boyfriend, who is also 31, was arrested after his car was discovered on fire near a casino close to the Austrian border. After his arrest, he allegedly confessed to strangling Pieper and then placing her body in a suitcase, which he abandoned in a forest in Slovenia. The ex-boyfriend led police to the crime scene after his confession. Alongside him, two of his relatives, a brother and a stepfather, were also arrested, though the exact motive for the crime remains unclear. The accused in the case could face up to 20 years or life imprisonment for the crime committed. Also Read: ‘What part of the body?’: Trump has ‘no idea’ what was scanned during MRI, but says will release report Who was Stefanie Pieper? Stefanie Pieper was a well-known social media personality based in Graz, Austria, with a significant following for her lifestyle, beauty, and fashion posts. She had built a solid career as a brand ambassador for various cosmetics brands and was also pursuing music under the name "Stefanie Pieper Music." Additionally, Pieper studied law, showing a diverse set of interests beyond her social media presence. Her untimely and horrific death has left her followers, the influencer community, and the general public in shock. Also Read: Japan's new human washing machine is here, but the price will hurt your soul more than it cleans your skin

Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper, 31, was found murdered by her ex-boyfriend in Slovenia after he confessed to strangling her and disposing of her body in a suitcase

Japan has just taken the idea of convenience to a new level with a machine that feels almost out of sci-fi movies and cartoons we all loved as kids. Japanese company Science Inc. has begun selling what it calls the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body automatic bath pod that washes, rinses and dries a person without needing to lift even one finger. The design made a splash at the Osaka World Expo earlier this year. Now with its formal launch, it entered the market as a real product you can actually use, provided you have access to one — and a very deep wallet.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fake-news-alert-pakistani-propoganda-accounts-try-to-use-ai-to-smear-army-chief-and-drag-wion-into-it-1764316925034">Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it</a><h2>Lazy shower: How it works</h2>The pod looks a bit like a cross between a tanning capsule and a capsule hotel bed. You step inside, settle into a reclined seat, and the door seals behind you. Then the machine gets to work, using streams of microscopic bubbles to clean the body down to the pores. Dirt, oil and dead skin lift away while the user lies back listening to soft music. The system even dries you before you step out, so the whole routine takes around fifteen minutes from start to finish.<h2>Wash your mind and body</h2>Science Inc. isn't pitching this machine as just a high-tech shower. Company spokeswoman Sachiko Maekura says the Mirai is meant to wash the body and that it "washes the soul". To back that claim, the pod is packed with sensors that track heart rate and other vitals, stepping in to slow or stop the process if it detects stress, panic or anything that looks medically risky.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/when-will-i-get-my-tax-refund-will-it-be-delayed-cbdt-says-it-will-be-given-on-1764144921904">When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will&nbsp;be&nbsp;given on...</a>It’s not an entirely new idea. A prototype "human washing machine" drew crowds at the 1970 Osaka Expo, and Science chairman Yasuaki Aoyama remembers seeing it as a child. Half a century later, he revived the concept with modern hardware, and the updated version was one of the most talked-about attractions of Expo 2025. That enthusiasm convinced the company to build it for real.<h2>How much is it? Where can I buy the automatic shower pod?</h2>The first-generation Mirai isn't meant for homes. At roughly 60 million yen — about 385,000 dollars — it's aimed squarely at luxury hotels, spas, resorts and theme parks. Science Inc. says it will only produce 40 to 50 units to start, each hand-built. One hotel has already placed the first order, and several more buyers are lined up."As the technology advances and mass production becomes more feasible, a more affordable home model may be released," said the company.

Japan’s Science Inc. has launched the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body bath pod that washes, rinses and dries you automatically in 15 minutes. Here's all you need to know about this machine that's straight out of sci-fi.

Japan has just taken the idea of convenience to a new level with a machine that feels almost out of sci-fi movies and cartoons we all loved as kids. Japanese company Science Inc. has begun selling what it calls the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body automatic bath pod that washes, rinses and dries a person without needing to lift even one finger. The design made a splash at the Osaka World Expo earlier this year. Now with its formal launch, it entered the market as a real product you can actually use, provided you have access to one — and a very deep wallet. Also read | Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it Lazy shower: How it works The pod looks a bit like a cross between a tanning capsule and a capsule hotel bed. You step inside, settle into a reclined seat, and the door seals behind you. Then the machine gets to work, using streams of microscopic bubbles to clean the body down to the pores. Dirt, oil and dead skin lift away while the user lies back listening to soft music. The system even dries you before you step out, so the whole routine takes around fifteen minutes from start to finish. Wash your mind and body Science Inc. isn't pitching this machine as just a high-tech shower. Company spokeswoman Sachiko Maekura says the Mirai is meant to wash the body and that it "washes the soul". To back that claim, the pod is packed with sensors that track heart rate and other vitals, stepping in to slow or stop the process if it detects stress, panic or anything that looks medically risky. Also read | When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will be given on... It’s not an entirely new idea. A prototype "human washing machine" drew crowds at the 1970 Osaka Expo, and Science chairman Yasuaki Aoyama remembers seeing it as a child. Half a century later, he revived the concept with modern hardware, and the updated version was one of the most talked-about attractions of Expo 2025. That enthusiasm convinced the company to build it for real. How much is it? Where can I buy the automatic shower pod? The first-generation Mirai isn't meant for homes. At roughly 60 million yen — about 385,000 dollars — it's aimed squarely at luxury hotels, spas, resorts and theme parks. Science Inc. says it will only produce 40 to 50 units to start, each hand-built. One hotel has already placed the first order, and several more buyers are lined up. "As the technology advances and mass production becomes more feasible, a more affordable home model may be released," said the company.

Japan’s Science Inc. has launched the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body bath pod that washes, rinses and dries you automatically in 15 minutes. Here's all you need to know about this machine that's straight out of sci-fi.

Japan's new human washing machine is here, but the price will hurt your soul more than it cleans your skin

A civilisation that lived in Argentina for at least 8,000 years has only now been discovered, thousands of years after it was wiped off the face of Earth. How it managed to evade detection for all these years boils down to its way of life. This group of early humans did not mingle with anyone and lived largely in isolation. This meant that despite environmental and cultural changes, its genetic identity remained unchanged. According to a study published in the journal Nature, this lineage was unique to central Argentina, and the roots of Indigenous people in the country can be traced back to this civilisation. Javier Maravall López, a Harvard University evolutionary biologist and lead author of the study, said this marks the discovery of a "major episode of the history of the continent that we just weren’t aware of."&nbsp;Scientists say that even though humans spread out from Africa to the southernmost part of South America roughly 14,000 years ago, knowledge about the inhabitants of the latter has remained limited. David Reich, a geneticist at Harvard Medical School and senior author of the paper, calls this part of the world "a blank spot on the map."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/indian-scientists-stumble-upon-37-000-year-old-bamboo-fossil-with-strange-marks-it-changes-things-for-asia-1764322533921">Indian scientists stumble upon 37,000-year-old bamboo stem with strange marks in Manipur. It changes things for Asia</a><h2>Scientists created and compared a DNA dataset</h2>To learn more about the people who lived, the team analysed bones and teeth of 238 ancient individuals found across Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. Some of them were as old as 10,000 years, and helped build the largest ancient DNA dataset ever assembled from this region. This was compared with DNA from 588 other ancient individuals across the Americas, spanning 12,000 years. They found that by around 8,500 years ago, a genetically distinct population had emerged in what is now central Argentina.&nbsp;“We found this new lineage, a new group of people we didn’t know about before, that has persisted as the main ancestry component for at least the last 8,000 years up to the present day,” said Maravall López. They were different from those who lived in the Andes and from those in Brazil’s tropical forests. This ancient Argentine lineage also had limited interaction with others nearby, and only around 3,300 years ago started mingling with the Pampas to the south. They married their close kin as extended families formed tight-knit economic and political units.

Archaeologists have discovered a civilisation in Argentina that had evaded all detection till now. The early humans lived here thousands of years ago, yet scientists had never seen any signs of them till now. They lived among themselves and barely mingled with outsiders.

A civilisation that lived in Argentina for at least 8,000 years has only now been discovered, thousands of years after it was wiped off the face of Earth. How it managed to evade detection for all these years boils down to its way of life. This group of early humans did not mingle with anyone and lived largely in isolation. This meant that despite environmental and cultural changes, its genetic identity remained unchanged. According to a study published in the journal Nature, this lineage was unique to central Argentina, and the roots of Indigenous people in the country can be traced back to this civilisation. Javier Maravall López, a Harvard University evolutionary biologist and lead author of the study, said this marks the discovery of a "major episode of the history of the continent that we just weren’t aware of." Scientists say that even though humans spread out from Africa to the southernmost part of South America roughly 14,000 years ago, knowledge about the inhabitants of the latter has remained limited. David Reich, a geneticist at Harvard Medical School and senior author of the paper, calls this part of the world "a blank spot on the map." Also Read: Indian scientists stumble upon 37,000-year-old bamboo stem with strange marks in Manipur. It changes things for Asia Scientists created and compared a DNA dataset To learn more about the people who lived, the team analysed bones and teeth of 238 ancient individuals found across Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. Some of them were as old as 10,000 years, and helped build the largest ancient DNA dataset ever assembled from this region. This was compared with DNA from 588 other ancient individuals across the Americas, spanning 12,000 years. They found that by around 8,500 years ago, a genetically distinct population had emerged in what is now central Argentina. “We found this new lineage, a new group of people we didn’t know about before, that has persisted as the main ancestry component for at least the last 8,000 years up to the present day,” said Maravall López. They were different from those who lived in the Andes and from those in Brazil’s tropical forests. This ancient Argentine lineage also had limited interaction with others nearby, and only around 3,300 years ago started mingling with the Pampas to the south. They married their close kin as extended families formed tight-knit economic and political units.

Archaeologists have discovered a civilisation in Argentina that had evaded all detection till now. The early humans lived here thousands of years ago, yet scientists had never seen any signs of them till now. They lived among themselves and barely mingled with outsiders.

Lost Argentine civilisation 'no one knew existed' discovered in region termed 'blank spot on the map'

In 2024, global arms manufacturers recorded their highest earnings on record last year, with the world’s top 100 defence companies bringing in an estimated $679 billion in sales, according to a new report. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says the surge was driven largely by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as governments raced to secure weapons and replenish shrinking stockpiles.<h2>Highest ever revenues for weapon makers</h2>According to the report, revenues were up nearly six per cent compared with the previous year, and almost 26 per cent higher than in 2015. "Last year global arms revenues reached the highest level ever recorded by SIPRI as producers capitalised on high demand," said Lorenzo Scarazzato, researcher with the SIPRI Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-confirms-secret-call-with-maduro-what-was-really-said-1764550000178">Trump confirms secret call with Maduro. What was really said?</a><h2>Which regions did the demand come from?</h2>Researchers say that the demand was "mostly driven by Europe," although "all areas have increased except for Asia and Oceania". Jade Guiberteau Ricard, another researcher with the programme, said that Europe's increased demand can be traced to the war in Ukraine and "the threat perception of Russia by European states". He said that the demand was driven by Ukraine and countries supporting it militarily. Ricard added that even countries not directly supplying Kyiv have been expanding and modernising their own militaries, this he predicts "will present a new source of demand".<h2>Arm makers that got richer</h2>The United States remained the centre of global weapons manufacturing, home to 39 of the top 100 companies, including industry heavyweights Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman. Combined, American manufacturers generated $334 billion in sales, close to half the world's total.Europe posted the fastest regional growth, with revenues up 13 per cent to $151 billion. One of the biggest jumps came from the Czech-based Czechoslovak Group, which saw sales soar nearly 200 per cent due to its role in supplying artillery ammunition to Ukraine.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-hong-kong-fire-toll-soars-to-146-beijing-warns-against-anti-china-protests-1764565145201">As Hong Kong fire toll soars to 146, Beijing warns against 'anti-China' protests</a>Russia’s own defence industry, represented by Rostec and United Shipbuilding Corporation, posted a 23 per cent revenue increase despite sanctions and shortages of high-tech components.Asia-Pacific was the only region to dip, with sales down slightly due to contracting demand in China following corruption allegations in procurement. Japanese and South Korean companies, however, saw strong growth, helped in part by European buyers.In the Middle East, revenues reached $31 billion, led by Israeli manufacturers whose exports remain in high demand. The "growing backlash over Israel’s actions in Gaza seems to have had little impact on interest in Israeli weapons," said SIPRI researcher Zubaida Karim. &nbsp;

Global arms sales hit a record $679 bn in 2024, driven by the Ukraine and Gaza wars. Revenue up 6 per cent from last year, and 26 per cent since 2015. All you need to know.

In 2024, global arms manufacturers recorded their highest earnings on record last year, with the world’s top 100 defence companies bringing in an estimated $679 billion in sales, according to a new report. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says the surge was driven largely by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as governments raced to secure weapons and replenish shrinking stockpiles. Highest ever revenues for weapon makers According to the report, revenues were up nearly six per cent compared with the previous year, and almost 26 per cent higher than in 2015. "Last year global arms revenues reached the highest level ever recorded by SIPRI as producers capitalised on high demand," said Lorenzo Scarazzato, researcher with the SIPRI Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme. Also read | Trump confirms secret call with Maduro. What was really said? Which regions did the demand come from? Researchers say that the demand was "mostly driven by Europe," although "all areas have increased except for Asia and Oceania". Jade Guiberteau Ricard, another researcher with the programme, said that Europe's increased demand can be traced to the war in Ukraine and "the threat perception of Russia by European states". He said that the demand was driven by Ukraine and countries supporting it militarily. Ricard added that even countries not directly supplying Kyiv have been expanding and modernising their own militaries, this he predicts "will present a new source of demand". Arm makers that got richer The United States remained the centre of global weapons manufacturing, home to 39 of the top 100 companies, including industry heavyweights Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman. Combined, American manufacturers generated $334 billion in sales, close to half the world's total. Europe posted the fastest regional growth, with revenues up 13 per cent to $151 billion. One of the biggest jumps came from the Czech-based Czechoslovak Group, which saw sales soar nearly 200 per cent due to its role in supplying artillery ammunition to Ukraine. Also read | As Hong Kong fire toll soars to 146, Beijing warns against 'anti-China' protests Russia’s own defence industry, represented by Rostec and United Shipbuilding Corporation, posted a 23 per cent revenue increase despite sanctions and shortages of high-tech components. Asia-Pacific was the only region to dip, with sales down slightly due to contracting demand in China following corruption allegations in procurement. Japanese and South Korean companies, however, saw strong growth, helped in part by European buyers. In the Middle East, revenues reached $31 billion, led by Israeli manufacturers whose exports remain in high demand. The "growing backlash over Israel’s actions in Gaza seems to have had little impact on interest in Israeli weapons," said SIPRI researcher Zubaida Karim.

Global arms sales hit a record $679 bn in 2024, driven by the Ukraine and Gaza wars. Revenue up 6 per cent from last year, and 26 per cent since 2015. All you need to know.

War is good business? Global arms sales hit record $679bn in 2024; US and Russia among the biggest gainers

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 30), broke his silence on media reports claiming that his Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors on the alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea in September. Trump insisted that Hegseth has denied the claims and so that is the truth. The Post had reported that the US forces were ordered by Hegseth to kill the two survivors on the boat. Trump opined that he would have not wanted that, adding that he believes in what Hegseth said. In an attempt to build pressure on Venezeulan leader Nicolas Maduro, the Trump administration has targeted a number of alleged drug-boats in the Caribbean Sea, killing several of those on-board.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump tosses Hegseth under bus to avoid being charged with a war crime. How could POTUS be clueless as to what is defense secretary is up to????<a href="https://t.co/C9p2Gc1jeL">pic.twitter.com/C9p2Gc1jeL</a>&mdash; Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) <a href="https://twitter.com/mjfree/status/1995314597772083450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Did Hegseth order US forces to kill survivors?</h2>The Washington Post and CNN reported that the US troops were given a directive from Hegseth to kill everyone on-board the alleged drug vessels. The Post reported that on September 2, the US military conducted a follow-up strike after seeing two survivors of an initial attack. The report added that following the operation, protocols were changed to rescue any survivors. CNN claimed that it was not clear whether Hegseth was aware of the survivors before the second strike was carried out. Hegseth called the reports “fake news”. He added that the intent of the strikes was to stop lethal drugs, destroy narco boats, and kill the narco terrorists “who are poisoning the American people.” He added that the US operations in the Caribbean are lawful as per both US and international laws.<h2>What Trump said?</h2>Trump expressed his “great confidence” that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not give a spoken order to kill all crew members. &nbsp;Trump said that Hegseth told him “he did not say that, and I believe him, 100 percent.” He also added that he would look into the issue. “I wouldn’t have wanted that. Not a second strike. The first strike was very lethal. It was fine,” the president told reporters. &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports accused him of ordering US forces to kill survivors on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. Trump said Hegseth denied the allegations and he believes him, though media reports suggest a second strike

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 30), broke his silence on media reports claiming that his Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors on the alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea in September. Trump insisted that Hegseth has denied the claims and so that is the truth. The Post had reported that the US forces were ordered by Hegseth to kill the two survivors on the boat. Trump opined that he would have not wanted that, adding that he believes in what Hegseth said. In an attempt to build pressure on Venezeulan leader Nicolas Maduro, the Trump administration has targeted a number of alleged drug-boats in the Caribbean Sea, killing several of those on-board.

US President Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports accused him of ordering US forces to kill survivors on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. Trump said Hegseth denied the allegations and he believes him, though media reports suggest a second strike

Did Hegseth order killing of drug-boat survivors amid Venezuela conflict? Trump breaks silence

Authorities have raised the alarm after hunters in California found wild pigs with blue insides. They say the flesh is "neon blue", like blueberry. This led to an investigation, which noted that the dramatic colour change had happened because the pigs were contaminated. Reports suggest that the pigs have turned blue because of rodenticide poisoning. A warning has been issued throughout Monterey County to avoid consuming the meat of such game. The pigs seem to have been exposed to the chemical compound diphacinone, which is found in rat poison. It is dyed blue for easy identification. However, California has restricted its use since 2024. California's wild pigs are hybrids between domestic pigs and European wild boars.&nbsp;Pesticide investigations coordinator, Ryan Bourbour from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), warned hunters that "the meat of game animals, such as wild pig, deer, bear, and geese, might be contaminated if that game animal has been exposed to rodenticides." "Rodenticide exposure can be a concern for non-target wildlife in areas where applications occur in close proximity to wildlife habitat."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/dogs-in-chernobyl-suddenly-turned-blue-this-week-and-no-one-knows-why-they-were-not-1761634745979">Dogs in Chernobyl have suddenly turned blue, and no, it is not because of radiation</a><h2>What is the poison turning wild pigs blue in California?</h2>Diphacinone is commonly used to control the rodent population. It acts as an anticoagulant and causes severe internal bleeding. It reduces vitamin K in the body and causes animal livers to prevent the production of the clotting factors needed to prevent internal bleeding. Diphacinone remains active in the dead animal's tissues for some time, even after it is cooked. Eating contaminated meat can make other animals and humans seriously ill.&nbsp;Experts have been raising concerns about the use of diphacinone because it often ends up in non-target animals, either through direct consumption or by feeding on the affected dead animals. This impacts owls, bees and any other animals that prey on them. The CDFW has urged caution while using the chemical, saying that it should be ensured that non-target wildlife are not using the area where the pesticide is to be applied. The wild pigs are omnivores and are surely eating dead rodents.&nbsp;

Wild pigs in California have turned blue, and authorities are pointing to a poisonous chemical used to kill rodents. The pigs are likely feeding on dead animals, which is leading to indirect contamination. Hunters have been warned not to use game meat. 

Authorities have raised the alarm after hunters in California found wild pigs with blue insides. They say the flesh is "neon blue", like blueberry. This led to an investigation, which noted that the dramatic colour change had happened because the pigs were contaminated. Reports suggest that the pigs have turned blue because of rodenticide poisoning. A warning has been issued throughout Monterey County to avoid consuming the meat of such game. The pigs seem to have been exposed to the chemical compound diphacinone, which is found in rat poison. It is dyed blue for easy identification. However, California has restricted its use since 2024. California's wild pigs are hybrids between domestic pigs and European wild boars. Pesticide investigations coordinator, Ryan Bourbour from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), warned hunters that "the meat of game animals, such as wild pig, deer, bear, and geese, might be contaminated if that game animal has been exposed to rodenticides." "Rodenticide exposure can be a concern for non-target wildlife in areas where applications occur in close proximity to wildlife habitat." Also Read: Dogs in Chernobyl have suddenly turned blue, and no, it is not because of radiation What is the poison turning wild pigs blue in California? Diphacinone is commonly used to control the rodent population. It acts as an anticoagulant and causes severe internal bleeding. It reduces vitamin K in the body and causes animal livers to prevent the production of the clotting factors needed to prevent internal bleeding. Diphacinone remains active in the dead animal's tissues for some time, even after it is cooked. Eating contaminated meat can make other animals and humans seriously ill. Experts have been raising concerns about the use of diphacinone because it often ends up in non-target animals, either through direct consumption or by feeding on the affected dead animals. This impacts owls, bees and any other animals that prey on them. The CDFW has urged caution while using the chemical, saying that it should be ensured that non-target wildlife are not using the area where the pesticide is to be applied. The wild pigs are omnivores and are surely eating dead rodents.

Wild pigs in California have turned blue, and authorities are pointing to a poisonous chemical used to kill rodents. The pigs are likely feeding on dead animals, which is leading to indirect contamination. Hunters have been warned not to use game meat.&nbsp;

Don't eat game meat: Warnings issued as hunters stumble upon 'neon blue' wild pigs in California

The death toll from the fire that swept through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court estate has climbed to 146, police said on Sunday (Nov 30), as authorities in Beijing warned citizens against any "anti-China" protest. At the site of the horrific fire, rescuers have widened their search through the charred remains of the high-rise complex. Officers with the Disaster Victim Identification Unit recovered more bodies after entering three additional towers, but warned the number could rise further as work continues inside the burnt-out blocks.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-s-deadliest-fire-in-77-years-firefighting-efforts-end-with-at-least-128-dead-alarms-failed-in-all-8-towers-1764318275611">Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 77 years: Firefighting efforts end with at least 128 dead; alarms failed in all 8 towers</a><h2>Deadliest fire in decades</h2>The Hong Kong high-rise fire is now considered the deadliest residential building fire in the world since 1980. For Hong Kong, it is its deadliest tragedy since 1948, when a blaze triggered by an explosion killed at least 135 people.<h2>China warns Hongkongers against protest</h2>The tragedy has sparked public anger over fire safety failures, construction oversight, and claims that warnings were ignored before the blaze. Pressure for accountability has been growing both online and on the ground. More than 1,000 residents queued outside the estate on Sunday, laying flowers, candles and handwritten messages in a scene that stretched late into the evening.On Saturday (Nov 29), China's national security authorities issued a stern notice warning citizens against using the disaster to stage protests or attempt to "plunge Hong Kong back into the chaos"."We sternly warn the anti-China disruptors who attempt to disrupt Hong Kong through disaster," the statement read.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-confirms-secret-call-with-maduro-what-was-really-said-1764550000178">Trump confirms secret call with Maduro. What was really said?</a>Hong Kong media reported that 24-year-old activist Miles Kwan was detained over an online petition calling for an independent investigation into the fire and allegations of corruption. The petition gathered more than 10,000 signatures within 24 hours. Speaking the day before his reported arrest, Kwan told AFP that "We need to be frank about how today's Hong Kong is riddled with holes, inside and out."Police did not confirm his detention, saying only that action would be taken in accordance with "actual circumstances and in accordance with the law".A second petition, launched by a Tai Po resident living overseas, has also gained traction with more than 2,700 signatures by Sunday. "The government owes Hongkongers genuine, explicit accountability," it read. Authorities have arrested 11 people so far over the fire. Construction works have been halted at 30 private building sites citywide, and an interdepartmental task force is investigating the cause of the blaze.

The Hong Kong high-rise inferno death toll has reached 146, with rescuers still searching burnt towers and officials warning the number may climb. Meanwhile, Beijing has cautioned citizens against "anti-China" protests.

The death toll from the fire that swept through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court estate has climbed to 146, police said on Sunday (Nov 30), as authorities in Beijing warned citizens against any "anti-China" protest. At the site of the horrific fire, rescuers have widened their search through the charred remains of the high-rise complex. Officers with the Disaster Victim Identification Unit recovered more bodies after entering three additional towers, but warned the number could rise further as work continues inside the burnt-out blocks. Also read | Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 77 years: Firefighting efforts end with at least 128 dead; alarms failed in all 8 towers Deadliest fire in decades The Hong Kong high-rise fire is now considered the deadliest residential building fire in the world since 1980. For Hong Kong, it is its deadliest tragedy since 1948, when a blaze triggered by an explosion killed at least 135 people. China warns Hongkongers against protest The tragedy has sparked public anger over fire safety failures, construction oversight, and claims that warnings were ignored before the blaze. Pressure for accountability has been growing both online and on the ground. More than 1,000 residents queued outside the estate on Sunday, laying flowers, candles and handwritten messages in a scene that stretched late into the evening. On Saturday (Nov 29), China's national security authorities issued a stern notice warning citizens against using the disaster to stage protests or attempt to "plunge Hong Kong back into the chaos". "We sternly warn the anti-China disruptors who attempt to disrupt Hong Kong through disaster," the statement read. Also read | Trump confirms secret call with Maduro. What was really said? Hong Kong media reported that 24-year-old activist Miles Kwan was detained over an online petition calling for an independent investigation into the fire and allegations of corruption. The petition gathered more than 10,000 signatures within 24 hours. Speaking the day before his reported arrest, Kwan told AFP that "We need to be frank about how today's Hong Kong is riddled with holes, inside and out." Police did not confirm his detention, saying only that action would be taken in accordance with "actual circumstances and in accordance with the law". A second petition, launched by a Tai Po resident living overseas, has also gained traction with more than 2,700 signatures by Sunday. "The government owes Hongkongers genuine, explicit accountability," it read. Authorities have arrested 11 people so far over the fire. Construction works have been halted at 30 private building sites citywide, and an interdepartmental task force is investigating the cause of the blaze.

The Hong Kong high-rise inferno death toll has reached 146, with rescuers still searching burnt towers and officials warning the number may climb. Meanwhile, Beijing has cautioned citizens against "anti-China" protests.

As Hong Kong fire toll soars to 146, Beijing warns against 'anti-China' protests

After Kim Kardashian, Elon Musk's former partner Claire Elise Boucher, aka Grimes, is the latest celebrity to weigh in on 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar visitor that has created a buzz in the scientific community. The Canadian artist has presented a totally whacky perspective, talking about an alien community and testing whether humans are ready to join. She wrote on X on November 29, "My theory is 3i atlas is coming to check us out cuz we're so close to asi and perhaps when we achieve certain goals we get to join the alien federation of civilizations or else they need to check if we're mentally stable for such god like tech and if they need to eradicate us (in which case we shud be nicer)."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-could-display-its-most-remarkable-anomaly-near-jupiter-rare-coincidence-at-perijove-1764325401352">3I/ATLAS could display its 'most remarkable anomaly' near Jupiter - Rare coincidence at perijove</a>&nbsp;<h2>If 3I/ATLAS was an alien spaceship, all it would need to do is…&nbsp;</h2>Grimes admitted that her bizarre take is merely a fantasy. A user explained to Grimes the methods those on board 3I/ATLAS would use if they were aliens. The person commented on Grimes's post that "if they wanted to stay hidden, all they'd have to do is paint the spaceship black." In case, they wanted humans to know that they were coming, “all they need to do is blink a laser at us or change velocity in an unexpected way.” Grimes responded, "Stop destroying my fantasies with ur realistic and informed takes."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-will-be-thrown-off-course-by-jupiter-as-it-exits-the-solar-system-1764147641279">3I/ATLAS will be thrown off-course by Jupiter as it exits the solar system</a>&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS makes for a ‘captivating story’ for everyone</h2>In another post, Grimes, who shares son X Æ A-xii and a daughter with Musk, stated that aliens or not, the mysterious visitor makes for a “captivating story for little humans”. "I love when there are scientific discoveries or debates that are as legible and interesting for little humans as they are to adults," she wrote. Grimes added, "I'm not overly wishful but even if it's just a mysterious, strange interstellar object, that is still incredibly captivating and rare."&nbsp;3I/ATLAS has captured the attention of scientists across the world as it is only the third interstellar object ever seen in the solar system, after Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov, both discovered in the last decade. Now with the Vera Rubin Observatory, scientists expect to uncover more such alien visitors.&nbsp;

Elon Musks former partner, Claire Elise Boucher, aka Grimes, presents a theory that 3i/ATLAS is coming to check out humans and to see whether or not we are ready to join “the alien federation of civilisations.” She admits the comet has captivated the imagination of young and old alike.

After Kim Kardashian, Elon Musk's former partner Claire Elise Boucher, aka Grimes, is the latest celebrity to weigh in on 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar visitor that has created a buzz in the scientific community. The Canadian artist has presented a totally whacky perspective, talking about an alien community and testing whether humans are ready to join. She wrote on X on November 29, "My theory is 3i atlas is coming to check us out cuz we're so close to asi and perhaps when we achieve certain goals we get to join the alien federation of civilizations or else they need to check if we're mentally stable for such god like tech and if they need to eradicate us (in which case we shud be nicer)." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS could display its 'most remarkable anomaly' near Jupiter - Rare coincidence at perijove If 3I/ATLAS was an alien spaceship, all it would need to do is… Grimes admitted that her bizarre take is merely a fantasy. A user explained to Grimes the methods those on board 3I/ATLAS would use if they were aliens. The person commented on Grimes's post that "if they wanted to stay hidden, all they'd have to do is paint the spaceship black." In case, they wanted humans to know that they were coming, “all they need to do is blink a laser at us or change velocity in an unexpected way.” Grimes responded, "Stop destroying my fantasies with ur realistic and informed takes." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS will be thrown off-course by Jupiter as it exits the solar system 3I/ATLAS makes for a ‘captivating story’ for everyone In another post, Grimes, who shares son X Æ A-xii and a daughter with Musk, stated that aliens or not, the mysterious visitor makes for a “captivating story for little humans”. "I love when there are scientific discoveries or debates that are as legible and interesting for little humans as they are to adults," she wrote. Grimes added, "I'm not overly wishful but even if it's just a mysterious, strange interstellar object, that is still incredibly captivating and rare." 3I/ATLAS has captured the attention of scientists across the world as it is only the third interstellar object ever seen in the solar system, after Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov, both discovered in the last decade. Now with the Vera Rubin Observatory, scientists expect to uncover more such alien visitors.

Elon Musk's former partner, Claire Elise Boucher, aka Grimes, presents a theory that 3i/ATLAS is coming to check out humans and to see whether or not we are ready to join “the alien federation of civilisations.” She admits the comet has captivated the imagination of young and old alike.

3I/ATLAS is coming to 'check us out': Musk's ex, Grimes, joins debate on 'mysterious stranger'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 30) said that the pause on asylum decisions for several foreign nationals, including Afghanistan, could remain in place for what he described as a "long time". This follows the fatal shooting of two National Guard members near the White House last week. One guard, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, was killed in the attack on November 26, and another remains in critical condition. The suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the United States through a resettlement pathway for Afghans who assisted US intelligence operations during the war. Lakanwal had once been part of a CIA-supported force battling the Taliban and received asylum in April 2025. He has now been charged with first-degree murder.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-biden-let-national-guard-killer-into-us-but-docs-show-he-signed-the-asylum-papers-all-deets-inside-1764305041728">Trump says Biden let National Guard killer into US, but docs show he signed the asylum papers. All deets inside</a><h2>But how long exactly?</h2>Trump, when asked to specify how long the asylum decision pause would last, vaguely said he had "no time limit" in mind. Calling asylum seekers "no good", he told reporters, "We don't want those people." Trump then asked, "You know why we don't want them? Because many have been no good, and they shouldn't be in our country."The killing of a National Guardswoman triggered a swift and politically charged reaction from the administration. Trump has framed the shooting as proof that the US immigration system is broken. He blamed what he called loose vetting under former president Joe Biden for Lakanwal's entry to the US during the chaotic Kabul evacuation in 2021.The Department of Homeland Security said the asylum freeze applies to nationals from 19 countries that have faced travel restrictions since June. The list includes Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran and Myanmar, among others.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-beckstrom-one-of-the-national-guards-shot-near-white-house-dies-trump-says-other-soldier-in-very-bad-shape-1764290615212">Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guards shot near White House dies; Trump says other soldier ‘fighting for life’</a><h2>A permanent pause in the cards?</h2>Trump had earlier also hinted that the pause could be permanent. Shortly after the shooting, he wrote that he intended to "permanently pause" migration from what he referred to as Third World countries until the US immigration system "recovers."

Trump suggested the pause on asylum decisions for several countries could last indefinitely after a National Guard shooting near the White House. The Afghan suspect had US asylum since 2025 and now faces murder charges.


US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 30) said that the pause on asylum decisions for several foreign nationals, including Afghanistan, could remain in place for what he described as a "long time". This follows the fatal shooting of two National Guard members near the White House last week. One guard, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, was killed in the attack on November 26, and another remains in critical condition. The suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the United States through a resettlement pathway for Afghans who assisted US intelligence operations during the war. Lakanwal had once been part of a CIA-supported force battling the Taliban and received asylum in April 2025. He has now been charged with first-degree murder. Also read | Trump says Biden let National Guard killer into US, but docs show he signed the asylum papers. All deets inside But how long exactly? Trump, when asked to specify how long the asylum decision pause would last, vaguely said he had "no time limit" in mind. Calling asylum seekers "no good", he told reporters, "We don't want those people." Trump then asked, "You know why we don't want them? Because many have been no good, and they shouldn't be in our country." The killing of a National Guardswoman triggered a swift and politically charged reaction from the administration. Trump has framed the shooting as proof that the US immigration system is broken. He blamed what he called loose vetting under former president Joe Biden for Lakanwal's entry to the US during the chaotic Kabul evacuation in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security said the asylum freeze applies to nationals from 19 countries that have faced travel restrictions since June. The list includes Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran and Myanmar, among others. Also read | Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guards shot near White House dies; Trump says other soldier ‘fighting for life’ A permanent pause in the cards? Trump had earlier also hinted that the pause could be permanent. Shortly after the shooting, he wrote that he intended to "permanently pause" migration from what he referred to as Third World countries until the US immigration system "recovers."

Trump suggested the pause on asylum decisions for several countries could last indefinitely after a National Guard shooting near the White House. The Afghan suspect had US asylum since 2025 and now faces murder charges.

US asylum pause could last 'a long time,' says Trump after Afghan migrant kills National Guardswoman near White House

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday (Nov 30) that he recently spoke with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The revelation comes amid the sharpest tension in years between Washington and Caracas. The call was reportedly brief, and Trump refused to reveal whether it "went well or badly". While talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, "I wouldn't say it went well or badly. It was a phone call", offering little detail beyond the acknowledgement itself.<h2>What did Trump-Maduro talk about?</h2>The New York Times reported days earlier that the two leaders discussed conditions for a potential face-to-face meeting, while the Wall Street Journal said the call touched on possible amnesty should Maduro were to step down. On Sunday, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, while appearing on CNN's "State of the Union" talk show, said that the US has offered Maduro the chance to leave his country for Russia or elsewhere.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signals-new-push-to-choke-off-venezuelan-drug-flow-says-land-crackdowns-are-coming-very-soon-1764292863262">Trump signals new push to choke off drug flow, says land crackdowns against Venezuela are coming 'very soon'</a><h2>Attack or anti-narcotics operation?</h2>Caracas, meanwhile, has accused the United States of preparing for an attack. Venezuelan officials point to an expanding deployment of US naval and air assets in nearby waters, as well as statements from Washington claiming Venezuelan airspace is now effectively closed. US officials, however, insist that the build-up was part of a sweeping anti-drug operation launched in September, aimed at shutting down trafficking routes.Trump has framed the mission as a crackdown on what Washington calls the "Cartel of the Suns," a group it claims is run by Maduro and senior figures in Venezuela’s security forces. The US has even offered a $50 million reward for Maduro’s capture. However, Venezuelan officials and experts say the cartel is more rumour than fact and insist that it refers to the corruption of senior officials by criminal gangs.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-backs-nicolas-maduro-blasts-us-meddling-as-warships-circle-venezuela-1764051446049">Xi Jinping backs Nicolas Maduro, blasts US meddling as warships circle Venezuela, vows to protect Caracas' sovereignty</a><h2>Venezuela seeks OPEC's help</h2>Inside Venezuela, the government is moving to shore up political support abroad. Maduro has formally asked Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to intervene and help "stop this (American) aggression, which is being readied with more and more force." In a letter to the group, Maduro alleged Washington "is trying to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the biggest in the world, by using military force," Maduro wrote in the letter.

US President Donald Trump confirmed he held a call with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Reports suggest they discussed conditions for a future meeting and potential amnesty if Maduro stepped down. Here's all you need to know.

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday (Nov 30) that he recently spoke with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The revelation comes amid the sharpest tension in years between Washington and Caracas. The call was reportedly brief, and Trump refused to reveal whether it "went well or badly". While talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, "I wouldn't say it went well or badly. It was a phone call", offering little detail beyond the acknowledgement itself. What did Trump-Maduro talk about? The New York Times reported days earlier that the two leaders discussed conditions for a potential face-to-face meeting, while the Wall Street Journal said the call touched on possible amnesty should Maduro were to step down. On Sunday, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, while appearing on CNN's "State of the Union" talk show, said that the US has offered Maduro the chance to leave his country for Russia or elsewhere. Also read | Trump signals new push to choke off drug flow, says land crackdowns against Venezuela are coming 'very soon' Attack or anti-narcotics operation? Caracas, meanwhile, has accused the United States of preparing for an attack. Venezuelan officials point to an expanding deployment of US naval and air assets in nearby waters, as well as statements from Washington claiming Venezuelan airspace is now effectively closed. US officials, however, insist that the build-up was part of a sweeping anti-drug operation launched in September, aimed at shutting down trafficking routes. Trump has framed the mission as a crackdown on what Washington calls the "Cartel of the Suns," a group it claims is run by Maduro and senior figures in Venezuela’s security forces. The US has even offered a $50 million reward for Maduro’s capture. However, Venezuelan officials and experts say the cartel is more rumour than fact and insist that it refers to the corruption of senior officials by criminal gangs. Also read | Xi Jinping backs Nicolas Maduro, blasts US meddling as warships circle Venezuela, vows to protect Caracas' sovereignty Venezuela seeks OPEC's help Inside Venezuela, the government is moving to shore up political support abroad. Maduro has formally asked Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to intervene and help "stop this (American) aggression, which is being readied with more and more force." In a letter to the group, Maduro alleged Washington "is trying to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the biggest in the world, by using military force," Maduro wrote in the letter.

US President Donald Trump confirmed he held a call with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Reports suggest they discussed conditions for a future meeting and potential amnesty if Maduro stepped down. Here's all you need to know.

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