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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | Mumbai: Police rescue over 20 children who were held hostage inside a flat in Powai area. The suspect, who identified himself as Rohit Arya has been arrested, as per the officials. (Source: Third Party) <a href="https://t.co/EsQRqDuISi">pic.twitter.com/EsQRqDuISi</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1983853735379136773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Suspect shot at during rescue op, succumbs to injuries</h2>&nbsp;The standoff ended when a police officer made a forced entry into the studio and seized an airgun, and some chemicals from Arya’s possession. The suspect was shot at during the rescue operation and later succumbed to injuries at a hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Maharashtra: Visuals from the spot in Powai area of Mumbai where a man, identified as Rohit Arya, held a few children hostage demanding that he be allowed to speak to a few people. The children were soon rescued by the Police and handed over to their guardians. The… <a href="https://t.co/9W5iCLMOw9">pic.twitter.com/9W5iCLMOw9</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1983868868301828118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Satyanarayan said that around 20 people had been held hostage inside the studio by the suspect, who appeared mentally ill and was in possession of what looked like a weapon resembling a gun.&nbsp;“A mentally challenged man has been detained after he took students hostage inside the studio. The suspect wanted to speak to former Maharashtra education minister Deepak Kesarkar over certain issues he claimed to have with the department,” said Senior Inspector of Powai Police, Jeevan Sonawane.&nbsp;<h2>Rescue operation by Mumbai Police and Fire Brigade lasts for over an hour</h2>&nbsp;The dramatic situation unfolded at RA Studio near the L&amp;T building. The children had been called for an “audition”, as per the preliminary information.&nbsp;The rescue operation involved coordinated efforts by the Mumbai Police and the Fire Brigade and lasted over an hour. All children have been safely rescued and handed over to their guardians, said officials.&nbsp;“We received a call from the police around 3 pm,” said Station Officer Abhijit Sonawane of the Mumbai Fire Brigade. “We cut open the grille with hydraulic tools and made access for police. They entered inside, and now all are rescued,” he added.&nbsp;WATCH: Breaking: Mumbai hostage-taker dies after standoff with cops, 17 children rescued<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-mumbai-hostage-taker-dies-after-standoff-with-cops-17-children-rescued-1761833326930/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-mumbai-hostage-taker-dies-after-standoff-with-cops-17-children-rescued-1761833326930/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>In video, suspect threatened to ‘set everything on fire’</h2>&nbsp;The suspect, Arya, had released a video in which he claimed that he wanted to speak with certain people and threatened to “set everything on fire and harm himself and the children” if his demands were not met.&nbsp;The suspect was overpowered and taken to the hospital for medical examination. Police said the incident was reported around 1.45 pm when a distress call from the studio prompted teams from Powai and Sakinaka police stations to rush to the spot. The children, aged between 13 and 17 years, had reportedly travelled from different parts of Maharashtra to attend an audition for an ad shoot being held at the studio.Mumbai Police teams, including senior officers and a quick response unit, rushed to the spot after receiving information about the standoff.&nbsp;Witnesses reported seeing children peeking out through the studio’s glass windows as they were confined by the suspect, Rohit Arya, an employee at the studio who also runs a YouTube channel.In the video, Arya insisted that his demands were not financial but “moral” and “ethical”. He warned authorities not to provoke him and issued a chilling threat. “A slightest wrong move from your end will trigger me to set this entire place on fire and die in it... Please do not trigger me to do any harm to anybody.”&nbsp;Police are interrogating the accused to determine the exact motive for the act.

The suspect, Rohit Arya, had released a video in which he claimed that he wanted to speak with certain people and threatened to “set everything on fire and harm himself and the children” if his demands were not met. He insisted that his demands were “moral” and “ethical”.

A sudden hostage crisis involving 17 children in broad daylight on Thursday at an acting studio in the Powai area of central Mumbai triggered panic and a massive response from the police. The crisis unfolded when a man named Rohit Arya allegedly held 19 people—including 17 children, a senior citizen, and another unidentified man—hostage at an acting studio running in a Powai flat, prompting a massive rescue operation. The tense situation unfolded at RA Studio near the L&T building in Powai, reported PTI news agency. As per initial reports, several children, including boys and girls aged around 15, had been invited to the location for an “audition”.

The suspect, Rohit Arya, had released a video in which he claimed that he wanted to speak with certain people and threatened to “set everything on fire and harm himself and the children” if his demands were not met. He insisted that his demands were “moral” and “ethical”.

Hostage crisis involving 17 children at Powai acting studio triggers panic in Mumbai; suspect dies

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt scored a major win on her trip to South Korea with Donald Trump. The US president was in Gyeongju for the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit, and Leavitt made full use of the opportunity. However, it wasn't anything political, but just popular K-beauty products. The 28-year-old shared a story on Instagram displaying her skincare haul in Korea. Notably, Korean beauty products are famous worldwide for their ingredients and effectiveness. She captioned her story "South Korea skincare finds" and placed a heart emoji. Her beauty haul features 13 Korean beauty products, including cleansing oil, serums, sheet mask, eye cream and other items. The name of the story was not mentioned in the Insta story, although people spotted “Olive Young Exclusive” labels, which is one of the country’s largest health and beauty chains.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-strike-rare-earths-deal-after-us-cuts-china-s-fentanyl-tariffs-jinping-to-visit-to-visit-the-us-in-2026-1761800443631">Trump, Xi strike rare earths deal after US cuts China's fentanyl tariffs; Jinping to visit America in 2026</a> &nbsp;<h2>Store confirmed to local media that Karoline was there</h2>Later, a spokesperson for the store confirmed to a local media outlet that Leavitt visited their store in Gyeongju. They told JoongAng Ilbo, “Leavitt visited the Hwangnam branch the previous afternoon and purchased beauty products. The visit was not scheduled in advance.” They further added that an English-speaking staff member helped her with her purchase, which she made in only about 20 minutes. She also talked to some locals at the store. After her beauty splurge, Leavitt went for some ice cream. Leavitt's story came right around the launch of the APEC “K-Beauty Pavilion” in Gyeongju. Delegates and tourists can check out Korean skincare items and trends at the pavilion.&nbsp;Olive Young spokesperson added that several delegates have been visiting their stores since the APEC summit started. US President Donald Trump reached South Korea on Wednesday for the final leg of his Asia trip. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gave Trump a replica of a gold crown and awarded him with the country’s highest decoration, “Grand Order of Mugunghwa”.

Karoline Leavitt was in South Korea with US President Donald Trump for the APEC Summit. There, she managed to get her hands on some K-beauty products. Notably, Korean skincare is a rage worldwide.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt scored a major win on her trip to South Korea with Donald Trump. The US president was in Gyeongju for the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit, and Leavitt made full use of the opportunity. However, it wasn't anything political, but just popular K-beauty products. The 28-year-old shared a story on Instagram displaying her skincare haul in Korea. Notably, Korean beauty products are famous worldwide for their ingredients and effectiveness. She captioned her story "South Korea skincare finds" and placed a heart emoji. Her beauty haul features 13 Korean beauty products, including cleansing oil, serums, sheet mask, eye cream and other items. The name of the story was not mentioned in the Insta story, although people spotted “Olive Young Exclusive” labels, which is one of the country’s largest health and beauty chains. Also Read: Trump, Xi strike rare earths deal after US cuts China's fentanyl tariffs; Jinping to visit America in 2026 Store confirmed to local media that Karoline was there Later, a spokesperson for the store confirmed to a local media outlet that Leavitt visited their store in Gyeongju. They told JoongAng Ilbo, “Leavitt visited the Hwangnam branch the previous afternoon and purchased beauty products. The visit was not scheduled in advance.” They further added that an English-speaking staff member helped her with her purchase, which she made in only about 20 minutes. She also talked to some locals at the store. After her beauty splurge, Leavitt went for some ice cream. Leavitt's story came right around the launch of the APEC “K-Beauty Pavilion” in Gyeongju. Delegates and tourists can check out Korean skincare items and trends at the pavilion. Olive Young spokesperson added that several delegates have been visiting their stores since the APEC summit started. US President Donald Trump reached South Korea on Wednesday for the final leg of his Asia trip. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gave Trump a replica of a gold crown and awarded him with the country’s highest decoration, “Grand Order of Mugunghwa”.

Karoline Leavitt was in South Korea with US President Donald Trump for the APEC Summit. There, she managed to get her hands on some K-beauty products. Notably, Korean skincare is a rage worldwide.

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A tragic road rage incident unfolded in Bengaluru on the night of Saturday (October 25), resulting in the death of a man, who has been identified as Darshan. The incident occurred in the Puttenahalli area, where Darshan was riding a motorcycle with his friend Varun. They were involved in a minor collision with the side mirror of a car, driven by Manoj Kumar, alongside his wife, Aarti Sharma.&nbsp;What began as a simple mishap quickly escalated when the couple, enraged, pursued the two men on the motorcycle. CCTV footage revealed that the couple chased Darshan and Varun for nearly two kilometers, with Kumar deliberately ramming the motorcycle. The violent impact caused both riders to be thrown off the road, leaving Darshan with fatal injuries, while Varun survived. The situation became even more disturbing as investigators learned that the couple had missed hitting the motorcyclists the first time.&nbsp;<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Martial arts trainer and wife chase down, ram car into food delivery agent’s scooter after it brushed against their vehicle in India&#39;s Bengaluru city CCTV captures the moment . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengaluru</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Roadrage?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Roadrage</a> <a href="https://t.co/8MSVSkG4mB">pic.twitter.com/8MSVSkG4mB</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1983807738074517625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

They turned around and deliberately struck them again. After the crash, Kumar and Sharma fled the scene, only to return later, masked, to collect pieces of their damaged car before disappearing again. Initially treated as an accident, the case was reclassified as murder after the police uncovered the couple's intentional actions. Manoj Kumar and Aarti Sharma have been arrested and charged with murder, while the investigation into the case continues.&nbsp;Manoj, a martial arts instructor from Kerala, and Aarati, originally from Jammu and Kashmir, had been married for five years and resided in the city. “In a moment of anger, Manoj abruptly changed direction and chased after the individuals. After spotting Darshan once more, he drove recklessly, accelerating to slam his car into the back of the scooter before quickly driving away from the scene,” a senior police officer was quoted as saying to The Times of India.

WATCH | CCTV captures Bengaluru couple chasing, killing biker after minor collision, arrested

A tragic road rage incident unfolded in Bengaluru on the night of Saturday (October 25), resulting in the death of a man, who has been identified as Darshan. The incident occurred in the Puttenahalli area, where Darshan was riding a motorcycle with his friend Varun. They were involved in a minor collision with the side mirror of a car, driven by Manoj Kumar, alongside his wife, Aarti Sharma. What began as a simple mishap quickly escalated when the couple, enraged, pursued the two men on the motorcycle. CCTV footage revealed that the couple chased Darshan and Varun for nearly two kilometers, with Kumar deliberately ramming the motorcycle. The violent impact caused both riders to be thrown off the road, leaving Darshan with fatal injuries, while Varun survived. The situation became even more disturbing as investigators learned that the couple had missed hitting the motorcyclists the first time. Watch the video here

A Bengaluru man was killed in a road rage incident when a couple chased him and his friend after a minor accident. The couple has been arrested on charges of murder

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The Axial Seamount underwater volcano near the Oregon coast could erupt soon, scientists have warned, following the detection of more earthquakes in the region. Does it pose a threat to humans?

Seismologists reported that two earthquakes struck off the coast of Oregon on Wednesday morning, very close to an underwater volcano. This has raised concerns that the volcano could be on the verge of exploding. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the quakes measured 4.8 and 5.4, and the epicentre was only about 100 miles from the Axial Seamount underwater volcano. It is the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest and is located more than 4,900 feet below the surface. The earthquakes weren't as strong and wouldn't have even been felt by anyone. However, they could mean that the volcano is getting ready to erupt. Researchers studying Axial Seamount say that the eruption will be preceded by significant seismic activity. It has picked up this year, with over 2,000 small earthquakes being recorded on one day. Also Read: Scientists warn 86,000 people could die in devastating earthquake in little-known US seismic zone When will Oregon underwater volcano erupt? One expert believes that given the increasing number of earthquakes, the volcano will surely erupt by the end of 2025. William Wilcock, a professor and marine geophysicist at the University of Washington, warned, "I would say it was going to erupt sometime later (this year) or early 2026, but it could be tomorrow, because it's completely unpredictable." Meanwhile, Oregon State University geophysicist William Chadwick and Scott Nooner from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington wrote in a blog post that the number of earthquakes has scaled down significantly since June, and they can't say "what it will take to trigger the next eruption and exactly when that will happen." Also Read: 9 days, every 90 seconds: Greenland megatsunamis that triggered global earthquake were real The Axial Seamount volcano last erupted in 2015. Around 8,000 earthquakes were detected at that time, with 400-foot-thick lava flows. The eruption led the bottom of the ocean to sink nearly eight feet. The signs are similar this time as well. Chadwick noticed last year that its surface had swelled to nearly the same height it reached before its last eruption 10 years ago, and so started investigating what was going on. The good news is that the volcanic eruption won't affect anyone on the West Coast, considering the depth of its location. In fact, the eruption might go unnoticed by the common man.

The Axial Seamount underwater volcano near the Oregon coast could erupt soon, scientists have warned, following the detection of more earthquakes in the region. Does it pose a threat to humans?

Rumblings 5,000 feet below sea near Oregon threaten underwater giant to wake up

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French authorities have arrested five additional individuals, including the prime suspect, in connection with this month's high-profile jewellery theft at the Louvre Museum, Paris prosecutors announced on Thursday (October 30). Laure Beccuau, the Paris prosecutor, confirmed that DNA evidence connected the main suspect to the October 19 robbery, which involved a team of four thieves. Despite the arrests, none of the stolen jewellery, valued at approximately $102 million, has been recovered.&nbsp;Beccuau said that the investigation is ongoing, and while it is still early, the suspects in custody could provide critical insights into the heist's details. The arrests took place on Wednesday in various locations around Paris, especially in the Seine-Saint-Denis area. Two suspects who were detained earlier over the weekend have been charged with theft and criminal conspiracy. They partially confessed to their involvement and are now in pre-trial detention.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rio-police-raids-bodies-line-on-street-as-death-toll-stands-at-119-what-we-know-and-don-t-know-about-brazil-s-deadliest-operation-1761809312392">Rio police raids: Bodies line on street as death toll stands at 119. What we know and don't know about Brazil's deadliest operation</a>&nbsp;The heist, carried out by a group of four thieves, involved using a truck with a hydraulic lift and cutting tools to break into the museum's first-floor gallery. Among the stolen items were priceless pieces, including an emerald-and-diamond necklace originally given by Napoleon I to his wife, Empress Marie-Louise, and a diamond-encrusted diadem once owned by Empress Eugenie, featuring nearly 2,000 diamonds.<h2>How did Louvre museum heist unfolded?</h2>According to reports, the gang arrived around 9:30 am local time, just after the museum opened to the public. Four suspects used a vehicle equipped with a mechanical lift to reach the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) via a balcony overlooking the River Seine. Photos from the scene showed a ladder positioned against a first-floor window. Two members of the group gained entry by cutting through the window with power tools.&nbsp;Once inside, they threatened the security guards, prompting an evacuation, and then broke through the glass of two display cases holding valuable jewels. A preliminary investigation cited by French media revealed that roughly one-third of the rooms in the targeted area lacked CCTV coverage. Police said the thieves were inside for only four minutes before fleeing on two scooters waiting outside, leaving the scene at 9:38 am.

Louvre heist: Five more arrested, including key suspect; stolen jewellery still missing

French authorities have arrested five additional individuals, including the prime suspect, in connection with this month's high-profile jewellery theft at the Louvre Museum, Paris prosecutors announced on Thursday (October 30). Laure Beccuau, the Paris prosecutor, confirmed that DNA evidence connected the main suspect to the October 19 robbery, which involved a team of four thieves. Despite the arrests, none of the stolen jewellery, valued at approximately $102 million, has been recovered. Beccuau said that the investigation is ongoing, and while it is still early, the suspects in custody could provide critical insights into the heist's details. The arrests took place on Wednesday in various locations around Paris, especially in the Seine-Saint-Denis area. Two suspects who were detained earlier over the weekend have been charged with theft and criminal conspiracy. They partially confessed to their involvement and are now in pre-trial detention. Also Read: Rio police raids: Bodies line on street as death toll stands at 119. What we know and don't know about Brazil's deadliest operation The heist, carried out by a group of four thieves, involved using a truck with a hydraulic lift and cutting tools to break into the museum's first-floor gallery. Among the stolen items were priceless pieces, including an emerald-and-diamond necklace originally given by Napoleon I to his wife, Empress Marie-Louise, and a diamond-encrusted diadem once owned by Empress Eugenie, featuring nearly 2,000 diamonds. How did Louvre museum heist unfolded? According to reports, the gang arrived around 9:30 am local time, just after the museum opened to the public. Four suspects used a vehicle equipped with a mechanical lift to reach the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) via a balcony overlooking the River Seine. Photos from the scene showed a ladder positioned against a first-floor window. Two members of the group gained entry by cutting through the window with power tools. Once inside, they threatened the security guards, prompting an evacuation, and then broke through the glass of two display cases holding valuable jewels. A preliminary investigation cited by French media revealed that roughly one-third of the rooms in the targeted area lacked CCTV coverage. Police said the thieves were inside for only four minutes before fleeing on two scooters waiting outside, leaving the scene at 9:38 am.

Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the Louvre's $102M jewellery heist. DNA links prime suspect, but the stolen items remain missing

Louvre museum heist: Five more arrested, including key suspect; stolen jewellery still missing

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS carried a distinct signature that reveals the likelihood of life being present on other star systems. Astronomers at Auburn University in Alabama pointed NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory at the comet and found something very strange. In a study, the researchers noted the detection of hydroxyl (OH) gas, a chemical fingerprint of water. This breakthrough discovery has major implications in the study of comets and other star systems, as this shows that the building blocks of life might not be unique to our solar system. Also, the comet was seen releasing this gas at a distance from the Sun where typically comets are silent. But 3I/ATLAS was shooting jets when it was nearly three times farther from the Sun than Earth. When comets come near the Sun, the water ice on a comet’s surface starts turning into a gas. The alien comet was recorded losing water at a rate of about 40 kg per second.&nbsp;The criteria for studying comets that originate in our solar system are also based on the water they release as they move towards the Sun. Seeing 3I/ATLAS acting in a similar way, albeit at a much farther distance, means that they could apply the same rules to this comet as well. This also offers a chance to study the chemistry of planetary systems beyond our Sun. The comet was spotted releasing water like a hose at such a distant place, and it wasn't possible for ground observatories to catch the signs. But Neil Gehrels is a space-based telescope and was able to spot a faint ultraviolet glow. It was a strong signal and meant that something unknown was going on. The simple reasoning would be that the heat from the sun was heating small icy grains released from the comet's nucleus, vaporising them.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-s-silence-on-3i-atlas-down-to-terrestrial-stupidity-not-proof-of-alien-intelligence-1759985526293">NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas down to 'terrestrial stupidity', not proof of 'alien intelligence' - Blame govt shutdown</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-latest-update-acid-test-sun-earth-1761620995309">3I/ATLAS undergoes acid test near Sun: 'If it picks up extra...'</a> &nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS could reveal if life exists in other systems</h2>The biggest takeaway from this discovery is that water could be sustaining life elsewhere in the universe as well. "When we detect water – or even its faint ultraviolet echo, OH – from an interstellar comet, we’re reading a note from another planetary system," Dennis Bodewits, professor of physics at Auburn, said. "It tells us that the ingredients for life’s chemistry are not unique to our own." 3I/ATLAS is a great chance to learn about the makeup of some other planetary system where water plays a key role.&nbsp;It also tells how diverse the cosmic neighbourhood is since the other two interstellar visitors - Oumuamua and Borisov - were starkly different. While the former was dry, Borisov was rich in carbon monoxide. Meanwhile, ATLAS was releasing water at a point where it shouldn't have. "Each one is rewriting what we thought we knew about how planets and comets form around stars."&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS near the Sun</h2>Right now, 3I/ATLAS is hiding in the Sun's glare. It reached solar conjunction around October 21 and hit perihelion on October 29. It will be a few more days before it becomes visible again. Scientists are waiting for it to reemerge since this encounter would have changed it dramatically.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS could reveal how and if life exists in other star systems. It was seen releasing a huge amount of water at a great distance from the Sun, signalling that water could be sustaining life elsewhere in the universe.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS carried a distinct signature that reveals the likelihood of life being present on other star systems. Astronomers at Auburn University in Alabama pointed NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory at the comet and found something very strange. In a study, the researchers noted the detection of hydroxyl (OH) gas, a chemical fingerprint of water. This breakthrough discovery has major implications in the study of comets and other star systems, as this shows that the building blocks of life might not be unique to our solar system. Also, the comet was seen releasing this gas at a distance from the Sun where typically comets are silent. But 3I/ATLAS was shooting jets when it was nearly three times farther from the Sun than Earth. When comets come near the Sun, the water ice on a comet’s surface starts turning into a gas. The alien comet was recorded losing water at a rate of about 40 kg per second. The criteria for studying comets that originate in our solar system are also based on the water they release as they move towards the Sun. Seeing 3I/ATLAS acting in a similar way, albeit at a much farther distance, means that they could apply the same rules to this comet as well. This also offers a chance to study the chemistry of planetary systems beyond our Sun. The comet was spotted releasing water like a hose at such a distant place, and it wasn't possible for ground observatories to catch the signs. But Neil Gehrels is a space-based telescope and was able to spot a faint ultraviolet glow. It was a strong signal and meant that something unknown was going on. The simple reasoning would be that the heat from the sun was heating small icy grains released from the comet's nucleus, vaporising them. Also Read: NASA's silence on 3I/Atlas down to 'terrestrial stupidity', not proof of 'alien intelligence' - Blame govt shutdown Also Read: 3I/ATLAS undergoes acid test near Sun: 'If it picks up extra...' 3I/ATLAS could reveal if life exists in other systems The biggest takeaway from this discovery is that water could be sustaining life elsewhere in the universe as well. "When we detect water – or even its faint ultraviolet echo, OH – from an interstellar comet, we’re reading a note from another planetary system," Dennis Bodewits, professor of physics at Auburn, said. "It tells us that the ingredients for life’s chemistry are not unique to our own." 3I/ATLAS is a great chance to learn about the makeup of some other planetary system where water plays a key role. It also tells how diverse the cosmic neighbourhood is since the other two interstellar visitors - Oumuamua and Borisov - were starkly different. While the former was dry, Borisov was rich in carbon monoxide. Meanwhile, ATLAS was releasing water at a point where it shouldn't have. "Each one is rewriting what we thought we knew about how planets and comets form around stars." 3I/ATLAS near the Sun Right now, 3I/ATLAS is hiding in the Sun's glare. It reached solar conjunction around October 21 and hit perihelion on October 29. It will be a few more days before it becomes visible again. Scientists are waiting for it to reemerge since this encounter would have changed it dramatically.

3I/ATLAS could reveal how and if life exists in other star systems. It was seen releasing a huge amount of water at a great distance from the Sun, signalling that water could be sustaining life elsewhere in the universe.

3I/ATLAS did something strange that could reveal clues about alien life

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

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

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

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

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

The Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, the mother of New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, said in an old interview that her then 21-year-old son was "not an American at all." The old video has resurfaced, creating a buzz online. The interview is now being criticised because Nair used a few terms that some view as derogatory toward the United States.In a 2013 interview, the filmmaker said about Mamdani that "he is a total desi". At the time, Mamdani was attending Bowdoin College, where he co-founded the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and was pushing for academic sanctions against Israel."Completely. We are not firangs at all. He is very much us. He is not an Uhmericcan (American) at all. He was born in Uganda, raised between India and America. He is at home in many places. He thinks of himself as a Ugandan and as an Indian."'Firang' is a term used in Hindu and Urdu for foreigners or Westerners.But Mehek Cooke, an attorney born in India who serves as a GOP consultant and commentator, told Fox News Digital that the word is not "some harmless cultural term," but rather a "slur.""It’s the word used back in India to mock outsiders, to say you don’t belong," Cooke said.This came amid a conservative campaign finance watchdog accused Mamdani's campaign of receiving donations from foreign donors. The Coolidge Reagan Foundation filed two criminal referrals, one with the US Department of Justice's Criminal Division and another with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, alleging that Mamdani violated the Federal Election Campaign Act and the New York Election Law by accepting contributions.Based on the campaign finance records cited by the watchdog and media outlets, the campaign of Mamdani was found with nearly $13,000 (approximately Rs 11 Lakh) from at least 170 donors having addresses outside the United States. The donation also includes from his mother-in-law in Dubai. However, some of the funds were returned, while about 88 donations costing around $7,190 remain due.Meanwhile, the US federal law bars foreign nationals from contributing to American political campaigns, with violations carrying potential fines or criminal charges. The watchdog alleged that Zohran Mamdani’s campaign showed a “systematic failure to comply” with campaign finance regulations. &nbsp;

The interview is now being criticised because Nair used a few terms that some view as derogatory toward the United States.

The Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, the mother of New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, said in an old interview that her then 21-year-old son was "not an American at all." The old video has resurfaced, creating a buzz online. The interview is now being criticised because Nair used a few terms that some view as derogatory toward the United States. In a 2013 interview, the filmmaker said about Mamdani that "he is a total desi". At the time, Mamdani was attending Bowdoin College, where he co-founded the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and was pushing for academic sanctions against Israel. "Completely. We are not firangs at all. He is very much us. He is not an Uhmericcan (American) at all. He was born in Uganda, raised between India and America. He is at home in many places. He thinks of himself as a Ugandan and as an Indian." 'Firang' is a term used in Hindu and Urdu for foreigners or Westerners. But Mehek Cooke, an attorney born in India who serves as a GOP consultant and commentator, told Fox News Digital that the word is not "some harmless cultural term," but rather a "slur." "It’s the word used back in India to mock outsiders, to say you don’t belong," Cooke said. This came amid a conservative campaign finance watchdog accused Mamdani's campaign of receiving donations from foreign donors. The Coolidge Reagan Foundation filed two criminal referrals, one with the US Department of Justice's Criminal Division and another with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, alleging that Mamdani violated the Federal Election Campaign Act and the New York Election Law by accepting contributions. Based on the campaign finance records cited by the watchdog and media outlets, the campaign of Mamdani was found with nearly $13,000 (approximately Rs 11 Lakh) from at least 170 donors having addresses outside the United States. The donation also includes from his mother-in-law in Dubai. However, some of the funds were returned, while about 88 donations costing around $7,190 remain due. Meanwhile, the US federal law bars foreign nationals from contributing to American political campaigns, with violations carrying potential fines or criminal charges. The watchdog alleged that Zohran Mamdani’s campaign showed a “systematic failure to comply” with campaign finance regulations.

The interview is now being criticised because Nair used a few terms that some view as derogatory toward the United States.

'He's not firang': Mira Nair in limelight for using ‘slur’ toward Americans while talking about son Zohran Mamdani

The White House on Wednesday (Oct 29) shared funny images of four political personalities on the social media platform X in Halloween costumes. The images included the President, Vice President, and two Democratic lawmakers, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, who are regularly mocked by the Trump administration.&nbsp;JD Vance's “costume” featured ironic references to his February White House encounter with Volodymyr Zelensky, in which Vance scolded the Ukrainian President for his lack of gratitude.&nbsp;The post has an image of JD Vance written ‘JD Vance’ - includes: the word please, you didn't say thank you memes - not included: fat JD curly hair.&nbsp;Reacting to the recent post in which the White House asked netizens to “choose wisely” among 4 leaders, one X user wrote: “Never thought the actual White House X account would be some of the funniest content on the platform."&nbsp;“It’s hard to stay apolitical when yall are letting loose hard core insta-classics like this,” another person said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Choose wisely… 👻 <a href="https://t.co/B3YvsTh7f2">pic.twitter.com/B3YvsTh7f2</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1983330613861187864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, poeple shared memes in the comment section of the post.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://t.co/6qbTjjp3HD">pic.twitter.com/6qbTjjp3HD</a>&mdash; Brent Henderson 🇺🇸 (@bighurtrocks) <a href="https://twitter.com/bighurtrocks/status/1983330924415856766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Vance in limelight recentlyAfter a divorce rumour spread by former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, US Vice President JD Vance laughed off the claims, saying he is very grateful to have Usha by her side. When he was asked about Psaki's claim that the Vance couple were facing troubles in their marriage, the US VP said, “I think it’s disgraceful, but of course the second lady can speak for herself.”“I am very lucky to have a wonderful wife, and I know — at least I hope — that my wife feels the same about me. I’m honored to have Usha by my side," he added.Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary, made a claim without proof that the marital life of the US Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance is not going great. Talking at an episode of the "I've Had It" series, she said, without any proof, that the couple might be heading for a divorce.“I always wonder what’s going on in the mind of his wife. Like, are you OK? Please blink four times. Come over here, we’ll save you," Psaki said.

The images included the President, Vice President, and two Democratic lawmakers, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, who are regularly mocked by the Trump administration.

The White House on Wednesday (Oct 29) shared funny images of four political personalities on the social media platform X in Halloween costumes. The images included the President, Vice President, and two Democratic lawmakers, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, who are regularly mocked by the Trump administration. JD Vance's “costume” featured ironic references to his February White House encounter with Volodymyr Zelensky, in which Vance scolded the Ukrainian President for his lack of gratitude. The post has an image of JD Vance written ‘JD Vance’ - includes: the word please, you didn't say thank you memes - not included: fat JD curly hair. Reacting to the recent post in which the White House asked netizens to “choose wisely” among 4 leaders, one X user wrote: “Never thought the actual White House X account would be some of the funniest content on the platform." “It’s hard to stay apolitical when yall are letting loose hard core insta-classics like this,” another person said.

The images included the President, Vice President, and two Democratic lawmakers, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, who are regularly mocked by the Trump administration.

‘Fat JD with curly hair’: White House’s Halloween post leaves internet amazed

Kannada Rajyotsava 2025 signify the formation of the modern state of Karnataka in 1956. During this time, all Kannada-speaking regions were unified under the States Reorganisation Act. Let's have a look at the top 10 beautiful destinations to visit in Karnataka on this day.

Karnataka Rajyotsava 2025: From Mysore to Hampi — 10 most beautiful destinations to visit in Karnataka

Forget the usual concerns about your phone listening in—your vacuum might be the one you should really be wary of. Harishankar Narayanan, a computer programmer and tech hobbyist, shared a chilling experience on his blog after discovering that his $300 iLife A11 smart vacuum was secretly transmitting private data from his home. Narayanan, known for his cautious nature, decided to monitor his vacuum’s network traffic after using it for a year. To his shock, the vacuum was sending continuous data back to its manufacturer’s servers, located halfway across the world.&nbsp;Despite never having consented to such data-sharing, he found that the vacuum was constantly transmitting logs and telemetry. Alarmed, Narayanan attempted to stop this data flow, but left other traffic, like firmware updates, untouched. However, his vacuum soon started malfunctioning. The device refused to boot up one morning, and after several attempts to repair it, including visits to the service center, the vacuum continued to break down. Eventually, the service center declared the device out of warranty and ceased any further repairs.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-faces-probe-over-alleged-illegal-foreign-donations-in-nyc-mayoral-campaign-here-s-what-we-know-1761724686626">Zohran Mamdani faces probe over alleged illegal foreign donations in NYC mayoral campaign: Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;Curious and frustrated, Narayanan took matters into his own hands. After disassembling and reverse-engineering the vacuum, he uncovered a shocking truth: the device had Android Debug Bridge (ADB) exposed to the world. Within moments, he had full root access to the vacuum. No hacking required—just plug and play.<h2>Read Harishankar Narayanan's post here</h2>

What he discovered next was even more unsettling. The vacuum was running Google Cartographer, a program that creates 3D maps of the home. This data, it turns out, was being transmitted to the company. Further investigation revealed a mysterious line of code sent from the manufacturer, which was timestamped at the exact moment his vacuum stopped working. It appeared that someone had remotely issued a “kill” command to disable his device.&nbsp;Narayanan reversed the script and rebooted the vacuum, which immediately sprang back to life. He realised that the company had not only embedded remote control capabilities but had actively used them to punish him for blocking their data collection. Whether by design or automation, his device had been rendered useless as a consequence of trying to stop its data transmission. This incident led Narayanan to conclude that many smart vacuums—and likely other home gadgets—are built with similar covert systems. “Our homes are filled with cameras, microphones, and sensors, all connected to companies we know little about,” he warned. “With just one line of code, these devices can be weaponised.”

A tech enthusiast found his smart vacuum was secretly transmitting data and even remotely disabling itself after he blocked its communication

Forget the usual concerns about your phone listening in—your vacuum might be the one you should really be wary of. Harishankar Narayanan, a computer programmer and tech hobbyist, shared a chilling experience on his blog after discovering that his $300 iLife A11 smart vacuum was secretly transmitting private data from his home. Narayanan, known for his cautious nature, decided to monitor his vacuum’s network traffic after using it for a year. To his shock, the vacuum was sending continuous data back to its manufacturer’s servers, located halfway across the world. Despite never having consented to such data-sharing, he found that the vacuum was constantly transmitting logs and telemetry. Alarmed, Narayanan attempted to stop this data flow, but left other traffic, like firmware updates, untouched. However, his vacuum soon started malfunctioning. The device refused to boot up one morning, and after several attempts to repair it, including visits to the service center, the vacuum continued to break down. Eventually, the service center declared the device out of warranty and ceased any further repairs. Also Read: Zohran Mamdani faces probe over alleged illegal foreign donations in NYC mayoral campaign: Here's what we know Curious and frustrated, Narayanan took matters into his own hands. After disassembling and reverse-engineering the vacuum, he uncovered a shocking truth: the device had Android Debug Bridge (ADB) exposed to the world. Within moments, he had full root access to the vacuum. No hacking required—just plug and play. Read Harishankar Narayanan's post here

A tech enthusiast found his smart vacuum was secretly transmitting data and even remotely disabling itself after he blocked its communication

Your vacuum might be spying on you: When a $300 'smart' gadget became an Indian man's worst nightmare

In a landmark move to improve access to reproductive healthcare, United Kingdom's NHS has made the morning-after pill available for free across nearly 10,000 pharmacies in England. The initiative is designed to address the longstanding ‘postcode lottery’ that has led to uneven access to emergency contraception across different regions. Previously, women in some areas faced charges of up to £30 for the pill or had to book appointments with their GP or a sexual health clinic, which could cause delays. Now, women can visit their local pharmacy, without the need for an appointment, to receive the emergency contraceptive pill at no cost.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr. Sue Mann, the NHS’s national clinical director for women’s health, hailed the expansion as a ‘game-changer’ that makes reproductive healthcare far more accessible and convenient. She emphasised that this is one of the most significant changes to sexual health services in over 50 years. With four out of five people living within a 20-minute walk of a pharmacy, this initiative ensures that emergency contraception is easily accessible for the majority of the population. The move is part of the NHS’s broader 10-year health plan, which aims to shift healthcare delivery to local communities, making essential services more reachable and reducing the strain on clinics and GPs.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-would-like-to-wear-it-right-now-trump-after-receiving-south-korea-s-highest-decoration-1761720090120">'I would like to wear it right now': Trump after receiving South Korea's highest decoration</a>&nbsp;Alongside this, the NHS has announced that people starting new prescriptions for antidepressants will be able to seek advice and support from their local pharmacist about managing medication and healthy lifestyle changes. Henry Gregg, CEO of the National Pharmacy Association, welcomed the change, calling it a crucial step in eliminating regional disparities in reproductive healthcare. Stephen Kinnock, Minister for Care, added that pharmacies are central to communities and vital to ensuring widespread access to healthcare services.

THIS country takes major step forward in reproductive healthcare with free morning-after pill

In a landmark move to improve access to reproductive healthcare, United Kingdom's NHS has made the morning-after pill available for free across nearly 10,000 pharmacies in England. The initiative is designed to address the longstanding ‘postcode lottery’ that has led to uneven access to emergency contraception across different regions. Previously, women in some areas faced charges of up to £30 for the pill or had to book appointments with their GP or a sexual health clinic, which could cause delays. Now, women can visit their local pharmacy, without the need for an appointment, to receive the emergency contraceptive pill at no cost. Dr. Sue Mann, the NHS’s national clinical director for women’s health, hailed the expansion as a ‘game-changer’ that makes reproductive healthcare far more accessible and convenient. She emphasised that this is one of the most significant changes to sexual health services in over 50 years. With four out of five people living within a 20-minute walk of a pharmacy, this initiative ensures that emergency contraception is easily accessible for the majority of the population. The move is part of the NHS’s broader 10-year health plan, which aims to shift healthcare delivery to local communities, making essential services more reachable and reducing the strain on clinics and GPs. Also Read: 'I would like to wear it right now': Trump after receiving South Korea's highest decoration Alongside this, the NHS has announced that people starting new prescriptions for antidepressants will be able to seek advice and support from their local pharmacist about managing medication and healthy lifestyle changes. Henry Gregg, CEO of the National Pharmacy Association, welcomed the change, calling it a crucial step in eliminating regional disparities in reproductive healthcare. Stephen Kinnock, Minister for Care, added that pharmacies are central to communities and vital to ensuring widespread access to healthcare services.

The NHS now offers free emergency contraception at pharmacies nationwide, improving access and ending the postcode lottery for women's reproductive health

A woman who used to lure and trap high-profile tech executives to steal trade secrets has revealed the tactics such sex spies use. Originally from Russia, the former sex spy defected after she fell in love with an intelligence target, the New York Post reported. In an exclusive report, the publication revealed the romance scams and manufactured intimacy deployed by these spies. Aliia Roza told The Post that she was trained to seduce and manipulate men in roles that could benefit the country the spies worked for. This comes after the Times of London reported that China and Russia used attractive female agents to entrap tech executives. She detailed how the spies lured the men and got them to spill trade secrets.&nbsp;Roza said they manipulate the target in different ways, especially by toying with their emotions. They establish trust by making several appearances without actually making contact. “You might show up at their coffee shop, their gym, or just keep liking their posts. When you finally meet, their brain already trusts you," she said. Once they become familiar, that is when they go in for the kill. “They pretend to be weak or alone: ‘My parents were killed, I’m a student, I’m broke.’ It triggers the hero instinct. Every man wants to feel like the rescuer," she said. They get intimate by showering them with compliments, even sending intimate photos. They use a technique called the “milk technique,” which involves creating fake accounts on social media, following one of their friends, and faking mutual contacts.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/dubai-porta-potty-parties-probe-exposes-sex-ring-where-women-are-forced-to-fulfill-disgusting-sexual-fetishes-1757931505109">Dubai 'porta-potty parties' probe exposes sex ring where women are forced to fulfill disgusting sexual fetishes</a> &nbsp;<h2>Sex spies create doubt in their targets' minds</h2>The sex spies then try to create doubt in their minds, by making them question the people and things around them. “She’ll say, ‘Your boss doesn’t appreciate you; your colleagues use you.’ It creates a bond where you feel you understand each other — and the rest of the world is bad.” Later, they try to threaten them by saying that if they don't give the desired information, they'll leave them forever. Roza says that most of these techies are alone and isolated, and mostly lack female attention. So they do not want the woman to leave. “There’s a gap in between female interaction. And then it’s much easier for a female to target you," Roza said.&nbsp;<h2>Some even marry their prey</h2>They preyed mostly on single men, and even lived with, sometimes even married them. Roza said she was mostly sent to Europe and the United Kingdom on such missions. She decided to reveal her past since she is trying to gain legal status in the US following her lawyer's advice. Roza told The Post that her aim now is to educate the public about manipulation tactics across work, dating and social media. She further said that while the US strives “to protect human rights”, the Russians and Chinese “manipulate their targets in a really bad way," adding that for them, their own agents are disposable.

A former sex spy has revealed that several women like her are being trained by countries like China and Russia to lure vulnerable techies into romance scams and steal trade secrets. Aliia Roza told the New York Post about the methods deployed to get what they want.

A woman who used to lure and trap high-profile tech executives to steal trade secrets has revealed the tactics such sex spies use. Originally from Russia, the former sex spy defected after she fell in love with an intelligence target, the New York Post reported. In an exclusive report, the publication revealed the romance scams and manufactured intimacy deployed by these spies. Aliia Roza told The Post that she was trained to seduce and manipulate men in roles that could benefit the country the spies worked for. This comes after the Times of London reported that China and Russia used attractive female agents to entrap tech executives. She detailed how the spies lured the men and got them to spill trade secrets. Roza said they manipulate the target in different ways, especially by toying with their emotions. They establish trust by making several appearances without actually making contact. “You might show up at their coffee shop, their gym, or just keep liking their posts. When you finally meet, their brain already trusts you," she said. Once they become familiar, that is when they go in for the kill. “They pretend to be weak or alone: ‘My parents were killed, I’m a student, I’m broke.’ It triggers the hero instinct. Every man wants to feel like the rescuer," she said. They get intimate by showering them with compliments, even sending intimate photos. They use a technique called the “milk technique,” which involves creating fake accounts on social media, following one of their friends, and faking mutual contacts. Also Read: Dubai 'porta-potty parties' probe exposes sex ring where women are forced to fulfill disgusting sexual fetishes Sex spies create doubt in their targets' minds The sex spies then try to create doubt in their minds, by making them question the people and things around them. “She’ll say, ‘Your boss doesn’t appreciate you; your colleagues use you.’ It creates a bond where you feel you understand each other — and the rest of the world is bad.” Later, they try to threaten them by saying that if they don't give the desired information, they'll leave them forever. Roza says that most of these techies are alone and isolated, and mostly lack female attention. So they do not want the woman to leave. “There’s a gap in between female interaction. And then it’s much easier for a female to target you," Roza said. Some even marry their prey They preyed mostly on single men, and even lived with, sometimes even married them. Roza said she was mostly sent to Europe and the United Kingdom on such missions. She decided to reveal her past since she is trying to gain legal status in the US following her lawyer's advice. Roza told The Post that her aim now is to educate the public about manipulation tactics across work, dating and social media. She further said that while the US strives “to protect human rights”, the Russians and Chinese “manipulate their targets in a really bad way," adding that for them, their own agents are disposable.

A former sex spy has revealed that several women like her are being trained by countries like China and Russia to lure vulnerable techies into romance scams and steal trade secrets. Aliia Roza told the New York Post about the methods deployed to get what they want.

Seduction and secrets: Former sex spy exposes how romance scams are luring techies to spill the beans

Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian man living in Abu Dhabi, became the winner of the UAE Lottery's historic Dh100 million (over Rs 240 crore) jackpot. His life changed forever during the 23rd Lucky Day Draw held on October 18. In a video shared by the UAE Lottery on X (formerly Twitter), Anilkumar can be seen celebrating his win amidst golden confetti, holding a ceremonial cheque. The Lottery’s post read, “From anticipation to celebration, this is the moment that changed everything! Anilkumar Bolla takes home AED 100 Million! A Lucky Day we’ll never forget.” It added, “For Anilkumar, October 18 wasn’t just another day—it was the day his life was transformed.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/storm-chaser-pukes-on-camera-while-flying-through-eye-of-hurricane-melissa-1761706619710">Storm chaser pukes on camera while flying through eye of Hurricane Melissa</a>&nbsp;Reflecting on his lucky ticket, Anilkumar mentioned that his choice was simple: an Easy Pick. He added, “The last number was special to me because it’s my mum's birthday.” Describing his reaction upon learning he had won, Anilkumar said, “I was in shock, sitting on the sofa, feeling that yes, I really won.”<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">From anticipation to celebration, this is the reveal that changed everything! Anilkumar Bolla takes home AED 100 Million! A Lucky Day we’ll never forget. 🏆 For Anilkumar, Oct. 18 wasn’t just another day, it was the day that changed everything. A life transformed, and a reminder… <a href="https://t.co/uzCtR38eNE">pic.twitter.com/uzCtR38eNE</a>&mdash; The UAE Lottery (@theuaelottery) <a href="https://twitter.com/theuaelottery/status/1982789742027563485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While he dreams of buying a supercar and enjoying time at a luxury resort or a seven-star hotel, his most sincere wish is to spend quality moments with his family. “I just want to bring my family here to the UAE and enjoy life together,” he shared. Anilkumar also expressed a desire to invest the money wisely, saying, “I want to manage this amount properly. I have the funds now, but I need to think carefully about how I use them and aim to do something significant.”&nbsp;In addition, he plans to donate part of his winnings and had encouraging words for other lottery hopefuls. “I believe everything happens for a reason. Keep playing—one day, luck will be on your side.” He finished by thanking the UAE Lottery for giving him a "tremendous opportunity" and expressed his hope that the lottery would continue to bring joy to others in the years ahead. Earlier, in September, another Indian expatriate, Sandeep Kumar Prasad, won a Dh15 million prize in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Series 278, adding to the growing list of lucky winners from India in the UAE.

Indian man picks mother's birthday as lottery number—Here's what happened next!

Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian man living in Abu Dhabi, became the winner of the UAE Lottery's historic Dh100 million (over Rs 240 crore) jackpot. His life changed forever during the 23rd Lucky Day Draw held on October 18. In a video shared by the UAE Lottery on X (formerly Twitter), Anilkumar can be seen celebrating his win amidst golden confetti, holding a ceremonial cheque. The Lottery’s post read, “From anticipation to celebration, this is the moment that changed everything! Anilkumar Bolla takes home AED 100 Million! A Lucky Day we’ll never forget.” It added, “For Anilkumar, October 18 wasn’t just another day—it was the day his life was transformed.” Also Read: Storm chaser pukes on camera while flying through eye of Hurricane Melissa Reflecting on his lucky ticket, Anilkumar mentioned that his choice was simple: an Easy Pick. He added, “The last number was special to me because it’s my mum's birthday.” Describing his reaction upon learning he had won, Anilkumar said, “I was in shock, sitting on the sofa, feeling that yes, I really won.” Watch the video here

Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian expat, won the UAE Lottery’s Dh100 million (Rs 240 crore) jackpot. He plans to invest wisely, donate a portion, and spend time with family

A storm chaser riding through Hurricane Melissa threw up on national TV following intense turbulence. Matthew Cappucci, a senior meteorologist with MyRadarWX, knew what he signed up for when he got on a plane to fly throw what is being called the "Storm of the Century." He was describing the storm from the inside when he suddenly felt queasy and barfed into a sick bag. Cappucci is not embarrassed by it, and in fact, the incident has made him even more popular. He later spoke to other broadcasters about his experience of flying through the eye of Hurricane Melissa. “Puking on national TV. I think my television career has peaked,” Cappucci wrote on X. He wrote in the comments that he was aware of what could go wrong, but says it “was worth it 10 fold”. “Also, rest assured, I was fine 5 minutes later,” he wrote. The video shows Cappucci talking about the storm, and then holding a barf bag and vomiting into it after rough turbulence.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-last-chance-to-protect-your-life-nhc-warns-jamaicans-as-hurricane-melissa-approaches-with-catastrophic-winds-1761667657347">Storm of the century makes landfall in Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa to bring catastrophic rains, 185 mph winds</a> &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ask and you shall receive. An outtake from a looklive… <a href="https://t.co/3Bde1rPqLk">https://t.co/3Bde1rPqLk</a> <a href="https://t.co/gPpujZfv78">pic.twitter.com/gPpujZfv78</a>&mdash; Matthew Cappucci (@MatthewCappucci) <a href="https://twitter.com/MatthewCappucci/status/1982679821487571055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica</h2>Melissa made landfall as a Category 5 storm in Jamaica on Tuesday, flooding the country and triggering landslides. The parish of St. Elizabeth is "underwater", and has sustained extreme damage, Jamaica’s minister of local government, Desmond McKenzie, said. He also said that parts of Clarendon in southern Jamaica were also devastated by the storm. However, there are no official reports of deaths. Three families in the community of Black River in western Jamaica are trapped in their homes. An official platform has been launched by Jamaica’s government to “coordinate relief, mobilise support, and manage recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.” It has now dropped to “a category 3 hurricane”, according to the National Hurricane Centre (NHC).

A storm chaser going through the eye of Hurricane Melissa puked on national TV, and the incident has made him instantly famous. Matthew Cappucci fell sick on camera while describing the storm of the century.

A storm chaser riding through Hurricane Melissa threw up on national TV following intense turbulence. Matthew Cappucci, a senior meteorologist with MyRadarWX, knew what he signed up for when he got on a plane to fly throw what is being called the "Storm of the Century." He was describing the storm from the inside when he suddenly felt queasy and barfed into a sick bag. Cappucci is not embarrassed by it, and in fact, the incident has made him even more popular. He later spoke to other broadcasters about his experience of flying through the eye of Hurricane Melissa. “Puking on national TV. I think my television career has peaked,” Cappucci wrote on X. He wrote in the comments that he was aware of what could go wrong, but says it “was worth it 10 fold”. “Also, rest assured, I was fine 5 minutes later,” he wrote. The video shows Cappucci talking about the storm, and then holding a barf bag and vomiting into it after rough turbulence. Also Read: Storm of the century makes landfall in Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa to bring catastrophic rains, 185 mph winds

A storm chaser going through the eye of Hurricane Melissa puked on national TV, and the incident has made him instantly famous. Matthew Cappucci fell sick on camera while describing the storm of the century.

Storm chaser pukes on camera while flying through eye of Hurricane Melissa

A video has created buzz online where the US President Donald Trump was seen being escorted by the newly elected Japanese Prime Minister &nbsp;Sanae Takaichi. In the video, the Japanese PM was seen with Trump in Tokyo's Akasaka Palace on Tuesday to witness an honour guard and an accompanying band during a disorganised welcome ceremony and their first meeting.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Why didn&#39;t you share the full video, dumbass?<a href="https://t.co/HDFazCabPt">pic.twitter.com/HDFazCabPt</a> <a href="https://t.co/pDCTx9mUqr">https://t.co/pDCTx9mUqr</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1982982181275480168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After the ceremony, the 64-year-old Takaichi descended from a platform and started to circle the room in a clockwise direction. The American president was seen trailing behind, and Sanae extended her arm to encourage him to keep walking when he paused and stood beside the band.Meanwhile, the White House seemed upset over the portrayal of the president after some parts of the video went viral.In response to X user Acyn's viral clip, the official White House Rapid Response 47 account posted a lengthier version of the incident, writing: “Why didn’t you share the full video, dumba--?”Reacting to the clip shared by Rapid Response 47, one X user said, “All the full video does is make him look worse. You should have thanked them for only sharing a small part!”Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-launches-multiple-strikes-on-gaza-hours-after-netanyahu-warns-heavy-price-against-hamas-strike-1761677704814">Israel launches multiple strikes on Gaza hours after Netanyahu warns ‘heavy price' against Hamas strike</a>Donald Trump hosted a dinner with influential business leaders, such as Apple’s Tim Cook, Salesforce’s Marc Benioff, and Rakuten’s Hiroshi Mikitani, to encourage increased Japanese investments in the US. During the event, held by US Ambassador George Glass, Trump assured attendees that the US would be a reliable partner, praising their companies and business acumen. Other key figures included OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, Toshiba’s Taro Shimada, SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, Honda’s Toshihiro Mibe, and Anduril Industries’ Palmer Luckey. The dinner menu featured spring rolls, salad, stuffed pasta, and apple crumble tart, according to a report in Bloomberg.

After the ceremony, the 64-year-old Takaichi descended from a platform and started to circle the room in a clockwise direction. The American president was seen trailing behind, and Sanae extended her arm to encourage him to keep walking when he paused and stood beside the band.

A video has created buzz online where the US President Donald Trump was seen being escorted by the newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. In the video, the Japanese PM was seen with Trump in Tokyo's Akasaka Palace on Tuesday to witness an honour guard and an accompanying band during a disorganised welcome ceremony and their first meeting.

After the ceremony, the 64-year-old Takaichi descended from a platform and started to circle the room in a clockwise direction. The American president was seen trailing behind, and Sanae extended her arm to encourage him to keep walking when he paused and stood beside the band.

‘Dumba**’: Video shows Japan’s PM guiding Donald Trump around room, WH seems not happy about it

A passenger who boarded a SriLankan Airlines flight from Riyadh attacked the crew when they told him he could not use the lavatory during landing. The 28-year-old took Flight 266 from Riyadh to Colombo, which was about to land at around 6 am. At this time, the seat belt signs were on, and the use of the toilet was prohibited, as is standard practice. But the man still got up and went towards the facility. When told that he could not use it since the plane was landing, he turned violent. The man from Saudi Arabia attacked two flight attendants and hit them. The rest of the crew and some passengers quickly intervened and subdued him. He was handed over to the police after landing at 6:32 am. The man was supposed to take a flight to Malaysia from Colombo, but his antics landed him in jail.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/drunk-on-three-beers-passenger-body-checks-crew-member-twists-staff-member-s-breast-1759828971886">Drunk on 'three beers', passenger body checks crew member, 'twists' staff member's breast</a>&nbsp;The nature of the injuries of the crew is not known, although they did not receive any kind of medical treatment after reaching the airport. The passenger is facing criminal charges at the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court No. 1, View from the Wing reported. It is a basic rule on flights to remain seated and not to use the lavatory after the signs are switched on. However, in some cases, the crew might allow passengers to use the lavatory, depending on the urgency. Some airlines, such as United, lock the lavatories for descent, mostly to avoid any injuries caused by turbulence.&nbsp;<h2>Drunk passenger assaults flight staff</h2>Incidents of passengers attacking flight crew and ground staff are becoming increasingly common. Recently, a 31-year-old woman got into a tiff with the Delta staff while trying to travel from Salt Lake City to Portland. Cody Sierra Marie Bryne was blocking the aisle, and after being told repeatedly to move, did not budge. She then pushed a crew member into a seat and body checked her. The captain ordered her to be removed from the plane. After reaching the concourse, she ran away and tried hiding in a secure area. But the airline staff surrounded her. To get them off her way, she grabbed a Delta employee by the neck, pulled her hair, and then grabbed and twisted her breast. It was later revealed that she was drunk on three beers that she had before boarding the flight. &nbsp;

A passenger boarded a SriLankan Airlines flight from Riyadh to Colombo and was supposed to take another flight from there to Colombo. But he decided to attack the crew while landing because he was told not to use the lavatory.

A passenger who boarded a SriLankan Airlines flight from Riyadh attacked the crew when they told him he could not use the lavatory during landing. The 28-year-old took Flight 266 from Riyadh to Colombo, which was about to land at around 6 am. At this time, the seat belt signs were on, and the use of the toilet was prohibited, as is standard practice. But the man still got up and went towards the facility. When told that he could not use it since the plane was landing, he turned violent. The man from Saudi Arabia attacked two flight attendants and hit them. The rest of the crew and some passengers quickly intervened and subdued him. He was handed over to the police after landing at 6:32 am. The man was supposed to take a flight to Malaysia from Colombo, but his antics landed him in jail. Also Read: Drunk on 'three beers', passenger body checks crew member, 'twists' staff member's breast The nature of the injuries of the crew is not known, although they did not receive any kind of medical treatment after reaching the airport. The passenger is facing criminal charges at the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court No. 1, View from the Wing reported. It is a basic rule on flights to remain seated and not to use the lavatory after the signs are switched on. However, in some cases, the crew might allow passengers to use the lavatory, depending on the urgency. Some airlines, such as United, lock the lavatories for descent, mostly to avoid any injuries caused by turbulence. Drunk passenger assaults flight staff Incidents of passengers attacking flight crew and ground staff are becoming increasingly common. Recently, a 31-year-old woman got into a tiff with the Delta staff while trying to travel from Salt Lake City to Portland. Cody Sierra Marie Bryne was blocking the aisle, and after being told repeatedly to move, did not budge. She then pushed a crew member into a seat and body checked her. The captain ordered her to be removed from the plane. After reaching the concourse, she ran away and tried hiding in a secure area. But the airline staff surrounded her. To get them off her way, she grabbed a Delta employee by the neck, pulled her hair, and then grabbed and twisted her breast. It was later revealed that she was drunk on three beers that she had before boarding the flight.

A passenger boarded a SriLankan Airlines flight from Riyadh to Colombo and was supposed to take another flight from there to Colombo. But he decided to attack the crew while landing because he was told not to use the lavatory.

Passenger attacks crew when told not to use toilet while landing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Geologists at the Botswana mines made a remarkable discovery: a diamond that is split cleanly in two. One half is brilliant pink, while the other half is colourless. The formation is so rare, geologists believe it may have crystallised during two separate geological events more than 100 miles below the surface.&nbsp;The diamond was discovered by Lucara Diamond Corp in the Karowe mine in Botswana and is now held by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The site is renowned for yielding some of the world’s largest and most exceptional diamonds. The country accounts for roughly 20 per cent of the world's production.“The pink section likely was initially colourless and then plastically deformed, perhaps by a mountain-forming event millions of years ago, resulting in its pink colour, with the colourless section forming at a later time,” said Sally Eaton-Magaña, senior manager of diamond identification at GIA, told Live Science.<h2>How do diamond get their colour?</h2>Pink diamonds are incredibly rare; this 34-carat dual coloured diamond is almost unheard of in nature. "It's kind of like Goldilocks," Luc Doucet, a senior research geologist at Curtin University in Australia, previously told Live Science. “There are a lot of brown diamonds, and very, very few pink diamonds.”Scientists are still unclear how pink diamonds are formed. Extremely high temperatures and pressure bind carbon atoms together in a tight lattice, and this structure can rise quickly to the surface through volcanism. Diamonds acquire colour through impurities. One way diamonds get tinted is through radiation of nearby elements, for example, Uranium, which is usually green, can 'steal' carbon atoms from the diamond, creating vacancies in the mineral structure. But pink diamonds are extremely rare; it is not certain how they are formed. Scientists predict they are formed via geological processes, where exact pressure and temperature are needed for structural deformity; too much deformation can turn them brown.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Geologists at the Botswana mines made a remarkable discovery: a diamond that is split cleanly in two. One half is brilliant pink, while the other half is colourless. The formation is so rare, geologists believe it may have crystallised during two separate geological events more than 100 miles below the surface. The diamond was discovered by Lucara Diamond Corp in the Karowe mine in Botswana and is now held by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The site is renowned for yielding some of the world’s largest and most exceptional diamonds. The country accounts for roughly 20 per cent of the world's production. “The pink section likely was initially colourless and then plastically deformed, perhaps by a mountain-forming event millions of years ago, resulting in its pink colour, with the colourless section forming at a later time,” said Sally Eaton-Magaña, senior manager of diamond identification at GIA, told Live Science. How do diamond get their colour? Pink diamonds are incredibly rare; this 34-carat dual coloured diamond is almost unheard of in nature. "It's kind of like Goldilocks," Luc Doucet, a senior research geologist at Curtin University in Australia, previously told Live Science. “There are a lot of brown diamonds, and very, very few pink diamonds.” Scientists are still unclear how pink diamonds are formed. Extremely high temperatures and pressure bind carbon atoms together in a tight lattice, and this structure can rise quickly to the surface through volcanism. Diamonds acquire colour through impurities. One way diamonds get tinted is through radiation of nearby elements, for example, Uranium, which is usually green, can 'steal' carbon atoms from the diamond, creating vacancies in the mineral structure. But pink diamonds are extremely rare; it is not certain how they are formed. Scientists predict they are formed via geological processes, where exact pressure and temperature are needed for structural deformity; too much deformation can turn them brown.

A stunning 37.4-carat diamond discovered in Botswana features one half pink and the other colourless. Scientists believe it formed during two separate geological events, making it one of the rarest diamonds ever found.

37-carat half-pink, half-colourless rarest diamond unearthed in Botswana mines

The pyramids of Egypt have evoked awe and fascination for years, especially since it is still not known how these great wonders were built. Now a new study has proposed that the Great Pyramid is not merely a structure, but a machine that built itself. Simon Andreas Scheuring, a scientist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, has proposed that the Great Pyramid was built from the inside out, without using any heavy machinery. His research, published in npj Heritage Science, states that internal pulley-like systems and sliding counterweights helped create these mammoth structures. However, the most intriguing theory he puts forward is that it was a machine, a system that was designed to lift and place its own building blocks. All of this brushes aside assumptions that immense manpower and ramps might have been used to build the pyramid.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-detect-more-evidence-of-underground-city-in-egypt-this-time-under-great-sphinx-1752127738821">Claims of underground city under pyramids get a boost as scientists detect secret chambers under Great Sphinx</a>&nbsp;The pyramid is believed to have been built over 20 years. But the mechanism deployed was completely different, according to Scheuring. He states in the study that internal stone-lined ramps and pulley-like setups were placed on the inside that lifted the heavy limestone and granite blocks and put them into place. This method explains how the architects placed one block every one to three minutes, ensuring the fast pace of construction. He also points to some architectural features present inside the pyramid to prove his theory.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/20000-year-old-labyrinth-with-3000-rooms-lies-under-egypt-pyramid-9012892">20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces</a>&nbsp;<h2>The Great Pyramid was built in phases, study claims</h2>He writes that the Grand Gallery and Ascending Passage were used as sloped ramps where counterweights were probably slid downward to generate force. The pulley-like mechanism was present at the Antechamber, which experts have long believed to be a security feature. However, according to Scheuring, the pulley method at this place helped lift blocks as heavy as 60 tons towards the top. The construction was not done like a regular building, he says. Instead of being built equally on all sides, it was built in phases. He states there was a central starting point where internal passages split, and over several phases, the expansion happened upward and outward. This eliminated the need for massive ramps.&nbsp;<h2>Work was done across all four phases of pyramids</h2>There has been no evidence for the presence of these ramps till now. Scheuring says that if such ramps were used to build the Great Pyramid, that would mean they were even bigger than the pyramid itself. But no such structure has ever been found. His paper describes how ropes were threaded over wood beams inside the Antechamber to lift materials through shafts. — making the pyramid itself a tool of its own creation. His theory seems plausible considering the pyramid has more than two million blocks and is 480 feet high. Conventionally known methods could not have built such a structure. But Scheuring’s model divides the work into phases and across the four faces of the pyramid.

The Great Pyramid was built in phases from the inside out, using the structure itself like a machine, according to a new study. A New York scientist's theory seems probable, considering it eliminates the need for massive ramps that have never been found.

The pyramids of Egypt have evoked awe and fascination for years, especially since it is still not known how these great wonders were built. Now a new study has proposed that the Great Pyramid is not merely a structure, but a machine that built itself. Simon Andreas Scheuring, a scientist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, has proposed that the Great Pyramid was built from the inside out, without using any heavy machinery. His research, published in npj Heritage Science, states that internal pulley-like systems and sliding counterweights helped create these mammoth structures. However, the most intriguing theory he puts forward is that it was a machine, a system that was designed to lift and place its own building blocks. All of this brushes aside assumptions that immense manpower and ramps might have been used to build the pyramid. Also Read: Claims of underground city under pyramids get a boost as scientists detect secret chambers under Great Sphinx The pyramid is believed to have been built over 20 years. But the mechanism deployed was completely different, according to Scheuring. He states in the study that internal stone-lined ramps and pulley-like setups were placed on the inside that lifted the heavy limestone and granite blocks and put them into place. This method explains how the architects placed one block every one to three minutes, ensuring the fast pace of construction. He also points to some architectural features present inside the pyramid to prove his theory. Also Read: 20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces The Great Pyramid was built in phases, study claims He writes that the Grand Gallery and Ascending Passage were used as sloped ramps where counterweights were probably slid downward to generate force. The pulley-like mechanism was present at the Antechamber, which experts have long believed to be a security feature. However, according to Scheuring, the pulley method at this place helped lift blocks as heavy as 60 tons towards the top. The construction was not done like a regular building, he says. Instead of being built equally on all sides, it was built in phases. He states there was a central starting point where internal passages split, and over several phases, the expansion happened upward and outward. This eliminated the need for massive ramps. Work was done across all four phases of pyramids There has been no evidence for the presence of these ramps till now. Scheuring says that if such ramps were used to build the Great Pyramid, that would mean they were even bigger than the pyramid itself. But no such structure has ever been found. His paper describes how ropes were threaded over wood beams inside the Antechamber to lift materials through shafts. — making the pyramid itself a tool of its own creation. His theory seems plausible considering the pyramid has more than two million blocks and is 480 feet high. Conventionally known methods could not have built such a structure. But Scheuring’s model divides the work into phases and across the four faces of the pyramid.

The Great Pyramid was built in phases from the inside out, using the structure itself like a machine, according to a new study. A New York scientist's theory seems probable, considering it eliminates the need for massive ramps that have never been found.

Radical new theory claims Great Pyramid was a machine that built itself from inside out

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have sparked a controversy after they posted a photo showing themselves doing a hand gesture, which many described as “Nazi salutes”, at a rally in Queens on Sunday (Oct 26). Mamdani, along with his backers AOC and Bernie Sanders, framed the election as a one-on-one battle against President Donald Trump and his administration.Sharing the picture on X, Mamdani wrote, “Thank you, New York City. Now let’s win.” In the photo, Mamdani and AOC can be seen making a gesture at the crowd as Sanders stands beside them.Responding to the post, US Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, questioned, “Are those Nazi salutes?” To this, Elon Musk replied, “Sure looks like it.” The billionaire previously came under fire for making a similar gesture at the crowd.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Are those Nazi salutes? <a href="https://t.co/84RCso5JCN">https://t.co/84RCso5JCN</a>&mdash; Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) <a href="https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1982809002028220547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>‘World is changing’</h2>Taking the stage at a tennis stadium in Queens, where thousands gathered to support Mamdani, the mayoral hopeful talked about his path to the Democratic nomination. He said that at one point he was tired in polls with “someone else” at 1 per cent, as quoted by NBC News.“Now as we stand on the precipice of taking this city back from corrupt politicians and the billionaires that fund them, let our words ring out so loud tonight that Andrew Cuomo can hear them in his $8,000-a-month apartment,” Mamdani said. He added that he hoped Cuomo’s “puppet master in the White House” could hear them, too.“We climbed in the polls faster than Andrew Cuomo could dial Donald Trump’s number,” he added. “People began to be able to pronounce my name.” Former governor Cuomo is running as an independent in the general elections.Mamdani called for an end to the era of government that “deems an issue too small or a crisis too big.”“Because we need a government that is every bit as ambitious as our adversaries,” he said. “A government strong enough to refuse the realities we will not accept and forge the future. No longer will we allow the Republican Party to be the one of ambition.”He further added, “No longer will we have to open a history book to read about Democrats leading with big ideas. My friends, the world is changing. It’s not a question of whether that change will come. It’s a question of who will change it.”

In the photo, Mamdani and AOC can be seen making a gesture at the crowd as Sanders stands beside them. Responding to the post, Ted Cruz questioned whether they were doing “Nazi salutes”.

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have sparked a controversy after they posted a photo showing themselves doing a hand gesture, which many described as “Nazi salutes”, at a rally in Queens on Sunday (Oct 26). Mamdani, along with his backers AOC and Bernie Sanders, framed the election as a one-on-one battle against President Donald Trump and his administration. Sharing the picture on X, Mamdani wrote, “Thank you, New York City. Now let’s win.” In the photo, Mamdani and AOC can be seen making a gesture at the crowd as Sanders stands beside them. Responding to the post, US Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, questioned, “Are those Nazi salutes?” To this, Elon Musk replied, “Sure looks like it.” The billionaire previously came under fire for making a similar gesture at the crowd.

In the photo, Mamdani and AOC can be seen making a gesture at the crowd as Sanders stands beside them. Responding to the post, Ted Cruz questioned whether they were doing “Nazi salutes”.

‘Are those Nazi salutes?’ Zohran Mamdani and his ally’s gesture at New York rally sparks controversy

Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, has launched Grokipedia, a new online encyclopedia positioned as a rival to Wikipedia. Musk, as per reports, claim that the so-called Grokipedia is a more "truthful" alternative to Wikipedia. However, netizens on Musk's X don't seem too pleased with the product and have taken to slamming how it allegedly "rips off directly from Wikipedia, word for word, formatting, structure, the whole thing". Here's all you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-says-becoming-vp-to-return-to-white-house-would-be-too-cute-but-insists-i-d-be-allowed-to-1761632934601">Trump says becoming VP to return to White House would be 'too cute' but insists 'I’d be allowed to'. Watch</a><h2>Grokipedia 0.1 live</h2>The Grokipedia site went live Monday in what Musk called "version 0.1," with over 885,000 articles already published. By comparison, English-language Wikipedia hosts more than seven million entries. Musk said a major upgrade, "version 1.0," is coming soon and will be "10X better" than the current site."The goal of Grok and Grokipedia.com is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." Musk wrote on X, the platform he owns. "We will never be perfect, but we shall nonetheless strive towards that goal". In another post on Tuesday, he wrote that "Grokipedia.com is fully open source, so anyone can use it for anything at no cost". He also described the goal as “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The goal of Grok and <a href="https://t.co/op5s4ZikGJ">https://t.co/op5s4ZikGJ</a> is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. We will never be perfect, but we shall nonetheless strive towards that goal. <a href="https://t.co/j8bJf7c4Hl">https://t.co/j8bJf7c4Hl</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1983009037156315440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wikipedia vs. Grokipedia Wikipedia smears RFK Jr as a “conspiracy theorist and anti-vaccine activist” in the first sentence, while Grokipedia sticks to the facts. I’m switching to Grokipedia 👍 <a href="https://t.co/OvumKlvjQW">pic.twitter.com/OvumKlvjQW</a>&mdash; Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheChiefNerd/status/1982951962955190608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Musk wanted to 'purge out the propaganda'</h2>According to AFP, Musk delayed Grokipedia's initial rollout, which had originally been slated for late September, claiming he wanted to “purge out the propaganda” before launch.The billionaire has long accused Wikipedia of political bias, claiming it was "controlled by far-left activists". Earlier this year, he argued the site should not be used as a "definitive source" for X's Community Notes, saying its editorial control was "extremely left-biased".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-scores-another-nobel-peace-prize-nomination-this-time-from-japan-1761620702194">Trump scores another Nobel Peace prize nomination...this time from Japan</a>Wikipedia, created in 2001, describes itself as a neutral, collaborative encyclopedia edited by volunteers worldwide. It is managed by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation and funded mostly through public donations.<h2>How does Grokipedia work?</h2>Unlike Wikipedia, which relies on volunteer editors and community moderation, Grokipedia is powered by Musk’s AI assistant Grok, integrated into X. The platform automatically generates and updates entries using AI models trained by xAI.However, netizens were quick to slam Grokipedia for ripping off "directly from Wikipedia, word for word, formatting, structure, the whole thing". Others have flagged the flaws. One user responded to Musk, writing, “If you put a page from Grokipedia through Grok and asked for the flaws and logical fallacies in the page, it will give you ALL of the flaws. This is embarrassing.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">If you put a page from Grokipedia through Grok and asked for the flaws and logical fallacies in the page, it will give you ALL of the flaws. This is embarrassing. <a href="https://t.co/iwMSLGEuq6">pic.twitter.com/iwMSLGEuq6</a>&mdash; Jack Beers (@waytoomuchbeer) <a href="https://twitter.com/waytoomuchbeer/status/1982999151043580157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Grokipedia rips off directly from Wikipedia, word for word, formatting, structure, the whole thing. <a href="https://t.co/HUVIgh5Swg">pic.twitter.com/HUVIgh5Swg</a>&mdash; Dave Jones (@eevblog) <a href="https://twitter.com/eevblog/status/1983025307490861311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Others, meanwhile, lauded the launch, pointing out the difference between the articles on Wikipedia and Grokipedia.

Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has launched Grokipedia, a Wikipedia rival claiming to offer “the whole truth.” While some users say it copies Wikipedia “word for word,” calling it a lazy clone, others are lauding it. Here's all you need to know.

Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, has launched Grokipedia, a new online encyclopedia positioned as a rival to Wikipedia. Musk, as per reports, claim that the so-called Grokipedia is a more "truthful" alternative to Wikipedia. However, netizens on Musk's X don't seem too pleased with the product and have taken to slamming how it allegedly "rips off directly from Wikipedia, word for word, formatting, structure, the whole thing". Here's all you need to know. Also read | Trump says becoming VP to return to White House would be 'too cute' but insists 'I’d be allowed to'. Watch Grokipedia 0.1 live The Grokipedia site went live Monday in what Musk called "version 0.1," with over 885,000 articles already published. By comparison, English-language Wikipedia hosts more than seven million entries. Musk said a major upgrade, "version 1.0," is coming soon and will be "10X better" than the current site. "The goal of Grok and Grokipedia.com is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." Musk wrote on X, the platform he owns. "We will never be perfect, but we shall nonetheless strive towards that goal". In another post on Tuesday, he wrote that "Grokipedia.com is fully open source, so anyone can use it for anything at no cost". He also described the goal as “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”

Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has launched Grokipedia, a Wikipedia rival claiming to offer “the whole truth.” While some users say it copies Wikipedia “word for word,” calling it a lazy clone, others are lauding it. Here's all you need to know.

Musk launches Grokipedia, his ‘truthful’ AI rival to Wikipedia, netizens slam its 'word to word' copied content

Amid uproar over US President Donald Trump's ordered razing of the White House East Wing to make way for a $300 million ballroom, some social media users are claiming that former president Barack Obama did something similar. Claims online suggest that Obama squandered a whopping $376 million worth of taxpayer money to build a basketball court in the complex. How true is this claim? Where is the basketball court supposedly worth more than Trump's gold-speckled fancy ballroom? WION brings a fact check.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-says-becoming-vp-to-return-to-white-house-would-be-too-cute-but-insists-i-d-be-allowed-to-1761632934601">Trump says becoming VP to return to White House would be 'too cute' but insists 'I’d be allowed to'. Watch</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Isn&#39;t the demolition of the Whitehouse horrible?...........OH WAIT!!............This is Obama&#39;s new basketball court being built for 376 million in 2010...........IMAGINE THAT!! <a href="https://t.co/lrJx4froFX">pic.twitter.com/lrJx4froFX</a>&mdash; BigFish🐟 (@A_twoo_Z) <a href="https://twitter.com/A_twoo_Z/status/1981333951428899112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump is building a $250M ballroom that is privately funded. Obama built a $376M basketball court during a recession, and tax funded. Dems are MAD AF <a href="https://t.co/Ibyh3CL2No">pic.twitter.com/Ibyh3CL2No</a>&mdash; LFR Family (@LFRFamily) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFRFamily/status/1982606678538465554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Obama's alleged $376 million basketball court</h2>Reports suggest that during a 2009 renovation of the White House tennis court set up in the 1950s by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Obama ordered that basketball hoops and court markings be added to it. The basketball court was not a new installation but rather a mere addition to an existing structure.Where is it? The White House basketball court is located on the South Lawn of the White House.<h2>How much did the Obama basketball court renovation cost?</h2>While the exact amount spent on the basketball court has not been disclosed, reports suggest that it was likely privately funded. It must be noted that even if the project was completed using taxpayer money, the $376 million price tag seems a bit exaggerated. According to Angi (formerly Angie's list) an American home services website, an outdoor full court of size 94x50ft costs between $17,000 to $76,000 on average, much below the excessive figure being shared on social media.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-scores-another-nobel-peace-prize-nomination-this-time-from-japan-1761620702194">Trump scores another Nobel Peace prize nomination...this time from Japan</a>According to the Obama White House archives, “Shortly after taking office, President Obama had the White House tennis court adapted so it could be used for both tennis and basketball.” The statement implies that the renovation was an adjustment and not a lavish state project.<h2>Why is the claim being shared now?</h2>The claim is gaining prominence on social media amid uproar over Trump's giant new $300 million ballroom. This massive project, as per a list of donors released by the White House, is being funded by the likes of Apple, Google, and Meta. Nevertheless, the destruction of part of a world-famous landmark, a more widespread demolition than Trump previously revealed, has sparked anger. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A viral claim says former US president Barack Obama spent $376 million in taxpayer money to build a White House basketball court. Here's the truth.

Amid uproar over US President Donald Trump's ordered razing of the White House East Wing to make way for a $300 million ballroom, some social media users are claiming that former president Barack Obama did something similar. Claims online suggest that Obama squandered a whopping $376 million worth of taxpayer money to build a basketball court in the complex. How true is this claim? Where is the basketball court supposedly worth more than Trump's gold-speckled fancy ballroom? WION brings a fact check. Also read | Trump says becoming VP to return to White House would be 'too cute' but insists 'I’d be allowed to'. Watch

A viral claim says former US president Barack Obama spent $376 million in taxpayer money to build a White House basketball court. Here's the truth.

Fact Check: Did Obama spend $376 million to build a basketball court at the White House?

Forget 3I/ATLAS for a minute and pay attention to the comet that has been regularly visiting us and beams radio signals every time it comes near Earth. Scientists say that Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, a Halley-type comet that returns around every 71 years, has been observed releasing multiple outbursts of brightness and radio signals. The finding was published in the journal Astronomy &amp; Astrophysics. A group of astronomers led by the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied data from its last approach in 2024 and made the intriguing observation. The Tianma Radio Telescope gathered information about the comet and detected a spike in the spectral line associated with hydroxyl, released when the Sun’s radiation breaks down water vapour.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-could-release-tiny-probes-that-may-self-replicate-technological-mothership-could-reveal-itself-1760106824868">3I/Atlas could release tiny probes that may 'self-replicate' - 'Technological mothership' could reveal itself</a>&nbsp;Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks became extremely bright in 2024, puzzling scientists. This meant it was outgassing quite wildly. To understand what was going on, the researchers at the observatory created a model gauging changes in the rates of water production with every outburst. Tianma examined L-band and K-band radio waves. At a distance of one astronomical unit, the comet was found to be releasing more than five tons of water vapour, beyond anything ever observed in other comets belonging to this group. They ascertained that Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is much more active than other Halley-type comets. They also found ammonia molecules for the first time in a Halley-type comet.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-latest-update-acid-test-sun-earth-1761620995309">BINGO! 3I/ATLAS undergoes acid test near Sun: 'If it picks up extra...'</a> &nbsp;<h2>Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks has water nearly identical to Earth's</h2>The researchers are hoping to learn more about Halley-type comets using the observations of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. “These results could further our understanding of the composition and activity of Halley-type comets," they wrote. This comet also displayed some intriguing features during earlier observations. A few months ago, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center researcher Martin Cordiner stated that the comet contains water that’s almost identical to what is present on Earth. This, combined with the recent finding of the fast release of a free radical made up of a hydrogen and oxygen atom, strengthens the idea that some comets brought water to Earth, making it habitable.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is not the only cosmic body making news. Radio signals from distant parts of the universe have regularly been observed. Now scientists have noticed a Halley-type comet sending out signals. This comet returns to the centre of the solar system every 71 years.

Forget 3I/ATLAS for a minute and pay attention to the comet that has been regularly visiting us and beams radio signals every time it comes near Earth. Scientists say that Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, a Halley-type comet that returns around every 71 years, has been observed releasing multiple outbursts of brightness and radio signals. The finding was published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics. A group of astronomers led by the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied data from its last approach in 2024 and made the intriguing observation. The Tianma Radio Telescope gathered information about the comet and detected a spike in the spectral line associated with hydroxyl, released when the Sun’s radiation breaks down water vapour. Also Read: 3I/Atlas could release tiny probes that may 'self-replicate' - 'Technological mothership' could reveal itself Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks became extremely bright in 2024, puzzling scientists. This meant it was outgassing quite wildly. To understand what was going on, the researchers at the observatory created a model gauging changes in the rates of water production with every outburst. Tianma examined L-band and K-band radio waves. At a distance of one astronomical unit, the comet was found to be releasing more than five tons of water vapour, beyond anything ever observed in other comets belonging to this group. They ascertained that Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is much more active than other Halley-type comets. They also found ammonia molecules for the first time in a Halley-type comet. Also Read: BINGO! 3I/ATLAS undergoes acid test near Sun: 'If it picks up extra...' Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks has water nearly identical to Earth's The researchers are hoping to learn more about Halley-type comets using the observations of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. “These results could further our understanding of the composition and activity of Halley-type comets," they wrote. This comet also displayed some intriguing features during earlier observations. A few months ago, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center researcher Martin Cordiner stated that the comet contains water that’s almost identical to what is present on Earth. This, combined with the recent finding of the fast release of a free radical made up of a hydrogen and oxygen atom, strengthens the idea that some comets brought water to Earth, making it habitable.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is not the only cosmic body making news. Radio signals from distant parts of the universe have regularly been observed. Now scientists have noticed a Halley-type comet sending out signals. This comet returns to the centre of the solar system every 71 years.

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