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<p>Iran has managed to uncover the full profiles of Israeli Air Force pilots, commanders, and drone operators who took part in the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June of this year. On Saturday (Aug 2), Iranian broadcast channels and news outlets reported that the Iranian intelligence operatives have laid bare the Israeli military personnel's complete personal profiles, including where they live, the operational units they're part of, etc. As per the reports, the sensitive information has been uncovered despite Israel's strict efforts to conceal the identities of the personnel. Israeli outlets routinely blur the faces of security forces personnel to conceal their identities during televised coverage.</p><p>Reports suggest that the unveiling of Iran possessing the sensitive information was only "one example" and that "the disclosures of such classified information will continue."</p><h2><strong>'They're no longer safe'</strong></h2><p>As per the reports, two of the pilots have been identified as "Major Yael Ash, deputy commander of Squadron 119 (the "Bat" Squadron)" and her husband, Bar Prince. Ash has also been identified as the paternal granddaughter of pilot Major Shimon Ash, who went missing in 1973 during the Yom Kippur War between Israel and a coalition of Arab countries.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Iran releases NAMES and profiles of IDF jet fighters that bombed country during 12-day war on Tehran<br><br>That &#39;killed innocents&#39; and &#39;projected a Hollywood image of strength&#39; — Fars News <a href="https://t.co/Gp6RzAhnCL">pic.twitter.com/Gp6RzAhnCL</a></p>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1951703469867311121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>If reports are to be believed, the Iranian regime even has "satellite images revealing the exact locations" of the Israeli personnel. Referring to Ash's comments from an earlier TV interview where she said she "wanted to restore security" to Israelis, a channel said, "Now, she, herself, is no longer safe". It added that the revelation of personnel's information "makes the entire world unsafe for them."</p><p>The intelligence information "provides Iranian intelligence operatives with a strategic advantage" in case Tehran decides to carry out any retaliation in the future, it added. Reports also claim that some Israeli Air Force personnel have already seen their residences get targeted during the 12-day war. One broadcast report even showed alleged pictures of one personnel's residence in the city of Yavne after purportedly being hit by an Iranian "retaliatory" strike. It further claimed that Israel was forced to relocate its personnel to schools and such places after their whereabouts were targeted by Iranian strikes.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-iran-warns-israel-releases-idf-soldiers-data-1754275486039/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-iran-war-iran-warns-israel-releases-idf-soldiers-data-1754275486039/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

 Iranian broadcast channels and news outlets reported that the Iranian intelligence operatives have laid bare the Israeli military personnel's complete personal profiles, including where they live, the operational units they're part of, etc. 

Iran has managed to uncover the full profiles of Israeli Air Force pilots, commanders, and drone operators who took part in the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June of this year. On Saturday (Aug 2), Iranian broadcast channels and news outlets reported that the Iranian intelligence operatives have laid bare the Israeli military personnel's complete personal profiles, including where they live, the operational units they're part of, etc. As per the reports, the sensitive information has been uncovered despite Israel's strict efforts to conceal the identities of the personnel. Israeli outlets routinely blur the faces of security forces personnel to conceal their identities during televised coverage. Reports suggest that the unveiling of Iran possessing the sensitive information was only "one example" and that "the disclosures of such classified information will continue." 'They're no longer safe' As per the reports, two of the pilots have been identified as "Major Yael Ash, deputy commander of Squadron 119 (the "Bat" Squadron)" and her husband, Bar Prince. Ash has also been identified as the paternal granddaughter of pilot Major Shimon Ash, who went missing in 1973 during the Yom Kippur War between Israel and a coalition of Arab countries.

<p>&nbsp;Iranian broadcast channels and news outlets reported that the Iranian intelligence operatives have laid bare the Israeli military personnel's complete personal profiles, including where they live, the operational units they're part of, etc.&nbsp;</p>

Iran claims it has full profiles of Israeli pilots from June war, including addresses; warns 'THEY'RE NO LONGER SAFE'

<p>Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano, which has remained dormant for over 450 years, has now erupted, said the nation's emergency authority on Sunday (Aug 3). This surprise volcanic eruption comes days after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake – the strongest quake on record – hit the region. The volcano in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region spewed a towering plume of ash, as shown in pictures released by Russian state media. As per the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the volcano last erupted in 1550.</p><h2><strong>Ash plume spreading</strong></h2><p>As per a Telegram post by the Kamchatka Ministry of Emergency Situations, the plume of ash spewing from the volcano is estimated to have reached the whopping altitude of 6,000 metres (19,700 feet). "The plume is spreading eastward from the volcano toward the Pacific Ocean. There are no populated areas along its path, and no ashfall has been recorded in inhabited localities," said the ministry in its post.</p><p>For now, the volcano has been assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code, said the ministry. This means that the flights in the area may be disrupted because of Krasheninnikov volcano.</p><p>The Krasheninnikov volcano eruption follows another volcanic eruption on Wednesday. The Klyuchevskoy volcano, which happens to be the most active volcano in Europe and Asia. As per the AFP, eruptions of Klyuchevskoy re very common. According to the&nbsp;Global Volcanism Program, in the last 25 years – since 2000 – at least 18 eruptions have been recorded.</p><h2><strong>Russia's mega earthquake</strong></h2><p>The two eruptions come after Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) was rocked by a mega quake measuring 8.8 magnitude on the Richter scale. The earthquake, which left people shaken and triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan and the United States. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. "The strongest earthquake since 1952 has just occurred in the Kamchatka seismic zone ...&nbsp;Given the scale of the event, strong aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 7.5 should be expected," Kamchatka's geophysical service said on Telegram.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The volcano in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region spewed a towering plume of ash, as shown in pictures released by Russian state media. As per the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the volcano last erupted in 1550.

Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano, which has remained dormant for over 450 years, has now erupted, said the nation's emergency authority on Sunday (Aug 3). This surprise volcanic eruption comes days after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake – the strongest quake on record – hit the region. The volcano in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region spewed a towering plume of ash, as shown in pictures released by Russian state media. As per the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the volcano last erupted in 1550. Ash plume spreading As per a Telegram post by the Kamchatka Ministry of Emergency Situations, the plume of ash spewing from the volcano is estimated to have reached the whopping altitude of 6,000 metres (19,700 feet). "The plume is spreading eastward from the volcano toward the Pacific Ocean. There are no populated areas along its path, and no ashfall has been recorded in inhabited localities," said the ministry in its post. For now, the volcano has been assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code, said the ministry. This means that the flights in the area may be disrupted because of Krasheninnikov volcano. The Krasheninnikov volcano eruption follows another volcanic eruption on Wednesday. The Klyuchevskoy volcano, which happens to be the most active volcano in Europe and Asia. As per the AFP, eruptions of Klyuchevskoy re very common. According to the Global Volcanism Program, in the last 25 years – since 2000 – at least 18 eruptions have been recorded. Russia's mega earthquake The two eruptions come after Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) was rocked by a mega quake measuring 8.8 magnitude on the Richter scale. The earthquake, which left people shaken and triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan and the United States. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. "The strongest earthquake since 1952 has just occurred in the Kamchatka seismic zone ... Given the scale of the event, strong aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 7.5 should be expected," Kamchatka's geophysical service said on Telegram.

<p>The volcano in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region spewed a towering plume of ash, as shown in pictures released by Russian state media. As per the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the volcano last erupted in 1550.</p>

Apocalypse from below? Russia’s 8.8 mega-quake followed by Krasheninnikov volcano's first eruption in over 450 years

<p>Recently, it was revealed that the National Museum of American History has removed a placard detailing US President Donald Trump's two impeachments. The display, the "impeachment" exhibit, part of the wider exhibit called "The American Presidency", until July 2025 included references to both of Trump's impeachments and now states, “Only three presidents have seriously faced removal.” Reports suggested that the exhibit was taken down, supposedly as part of a content review that the Smithsonian has "agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director". However, on Saturday, the Smithsonian, in a post on X, insisted that the move had nothing to do with pressure from the White House.</p><h2><strong>Cover up or something else? What did the Smithsonian say?</strong></h2><p>In a statement posted Saturday on X, the Smithsonian said the placard — which had been added to an existing presidential impeachment exhibit — was a temporary addition that "did not meet the museum's standards in appearance, location, timeline, and overall presentation." The museum added that "It was not consistent with other sections in the exhibit and moreover blocked the view of the objects inside its case. For these reasons, we removed the placard."</p><p>"We were not asked by any Administration or other government official to remove content from the exhibit," it insisted.</p><p>Despite the current controversy, the Smithsonian says the impeachment exhibit is being revised. The exhibit "will be updated in the coming weeks to reflect all impeachment proceedings in our nation's history," it said.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As the keeper of memory for the nation, it is our privilege and responsibility to tell accurate and complete histories. As has been recently reported, in July, a placard was removed from <a href="https://twitter.com/amhistorymuseum?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@amhistorymuseum</a>’s exhibit “The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden.”  The intent of the…</p>&mdash; Smithsonian (@smithsonian) <a href="https://twitter.com/smithsonian/status/1951731040340287902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The response comes two days after The Washington Post reported that the Trump-era placard had quietly disappeared last month, replaced with older signage that referred only to Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton — omitting Trump, who is the only US president to have been impeached twice. It also reported that the museum's parent organisation began reviewing content following tensions with the Trump administration, which recently moved to oust a director of one of the Smithsonian's art museums.</p><h2><strong>United States' impeached presidents</strong></h2><p>In the US, four presidents have been impeached:</p><ul><li>Andrew Johnson in 1868 for violating the Tenure of Office Act—was acquitted by the Senate later.</li><li>Richard Nixon, in 1974, faced impeachment proceedings for his role in the Watergate scandal. However, he resigned before the House could vote on the impeachment motion.</li><li>Bill Clinton in 1998 for the perjury and obstruction of justice related to his affair with Monica Lewinsky — was acquitted by the Senate later.</li><li>Donald Trump, as mentioned, has been impeached twice. In 2019, he was impeached for abuse of power and for alleged unlawful solicitation from Ukraine. In 2021, he was impeached over the Jan 6 US Capitol insurrection. Both times, he was acquitted by the Senate.</li></ul><h2><strong>Trump rewriting history?</strong></h2><p>Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has made multiple attempts to exert influence over American cultural institutions. Since January of this year, he has taken over the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, has made drastic changes at the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities and has imposed budget cuts on the National Park Service.</p><p>In March, in an apparent bid to exert influence on the Smithsonian, he signed an executive order to eliminate what he called "anti-American ideology" across the Smithsonian museums and "restore the Smithsonian Institution to its rightful place as a symbol of inspiration and American greatness." He later, without any authority, tried to fire Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, accusing her of being "a highly partisan" person. To back his attempts, his White House later published a list of 17 instances, including the caption for the museum's presidential portrait for Trump, which mentioned the two impeachments and "incitement of insurrection" for Jan 6.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

 Reports suggested that the exhibit was taken down as the Smithsonian "agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director". However, on Saturday, the museum insisted that the move had nothing to do with pressure from the White House.

Recently, it was revealed that the National Museum of American History has removed a placard detailing US President Donald Trump's two impeachments. The display, the "impeachment" exhibit, part of the wider exhibit called "The American Presidency", until July 2025 included references to both of Trump's impeachments and now states, “Only three presidents have seriously faced removal.” Reports suggested that the exhibit was taken down, supposedly as part of a content review that the Smithsonian has "agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director". However, on Saturday, the Smithsonian, in a post on X, insisted that the move had nothing to do with pressure from the White House. Cover up or something else? What did the Smithsonian say? In a statement posted Saturday on X, the Smithsonian said the placard — which had been added to an existing presidential impeachment exhibit — was a temporary addition that "did not meet the museum's standards in appearance, location, timeline, and overall presentation." The museum added that "It was not consistent with other sections in the exhibit and moreover blocked the view of the objects inside its case. For these reasons, we removed the placard." "We were not asked by any Administration or other government official to remove content from the exhibit," it insisted. Despite the current controversy, the Smithsonian says the impeachment exhibit is being revised. The exhibit "will be updated in the coming weeks to reflect all impeachment proceedings in our nation's history," it said.

<p>&nbsp;Reports suggested that the exhibit was taken down as the Smithsonian "agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director". However, on Saturday, the museum insisted that the move had nothing to do with pressure from the White House.</p>

Cover up? Smithsonian says Trump impeachment exhibit removal wasn't due to White House pressure

<p>The US Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought two federal criminal cases against President Donald Trump, according to reports published in US media on Saturday (Aug 2). The inquiry, first reported by The New York Times, will examine whether Smith violated the Hatch Act—a law that bars federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity while on the job. Republican Senator Tom Cotton reportedly requested the probe, alleging that Smith's prosecution decisions may have been politically motivated and timed to influence the 2024 election.</p><h2><strong>Who is Jack Smith?</strong></h2><p>Jack Smith, appointed special counsel in 2022, led two high-profile federal investigations against Trump: one for attempting to overturn the 2020 election and another for mishandling classified documents after leaving office. Trump denied all charges and repeatedly claimed the cases were politically motivated, while alleging that the Justice Department was being weaponised against him.</p><p>It must be noted that neither case reached trial. After Trump won the 2024 election, the Justice Department, citing its long-standing policy of not prosecuting sitting presidents, dropped both cases. Smith resigned shortly afterwards, before Trump could act on his campaign vow to fire him.</p><p>Importantly, the Office of Special Counsel investigating Smith is not part of the Department of Justice, despite sharing a similar name. Its role is to monitor the conduct of federal employees and enforce federal employment rules—not oversee criminal prosecutions. It cannot charge Smith with any crime but could refer its findings to the DOJ, which has the power to prosecute.</p><h2><strong>What is the Hatch Act?</strong></h2><p>The Hatch Act, enacted in 1939, regulates the political activities of federal employees and certain state and local government workers. If found guilty under the Hatch act Smith may face the harshest penalty under the law. The most severe penalty under the Hatch Act is removal from federal service, which does not apply to Smith as he no longer holds a government position.</p><h2><strong>Trump's political retribution continues?</strong></h2><p>Since returning to office in January, Trump has acted swiftly to target former officials and critics. His administration has revoked security clearances, cut protective details, and defunded institutions he claims worked against him. In recent weeks, the FBI opened criminal investigations into former FBI director James Comey and ex-CIA chief John Brennan—both prominent Trump critics. Comey's daughter Maurene, a federal prosecutor involved in the Jeffrey Epstein case, was also abruptly dismissed—raising further questions about political retribution inside the Trump administration.</p>

The inquiry will examine whether by prosecuting Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith violated the Hatch Act—a law that bars federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity while on the job. 

The US Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought two federal criminal cases against President Donald Trump, according to reports published in US media on Saturday (Aug 2). The inquiry, first reported by The New York Times, will examine whether Smith violated the Hatch Act—a law that bars federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity while on the job. Republican Senator Tom Cotton reportedly requested the probe, alleging that Smith's prosecution decisions may have been politically motivated and timed to influence the 2024 election. Who is Jack Smith? Jack Smith, appointed special counsel in 2022, led two high-profile federal investigations against Trump: one for attempting to overturn the 2020 election and another for mishandling classified documents after leaving office. Trump denied all charges and repeatedly claimed the cases were politically motivated, while alleging that the Justice Department was being weaponised against him. It must be noted that neither case reached trial. After Trump won the 2024 election, the Justice Department, citing its long-standing policy of not prosecuting sitting presidents, dropped both cases. Smith resigned shortly afterwards, before Trump could act on his campaign vow to fire him. Importantly, the Office of Special Counsel investigating Smith is not part of the Department of Justice, despite sharing a similar name. Its role is to monitor the conduct of federal employees and enforce federal employment rules—not oversee criminal prosecutions. It cannot charge Smith with any crime but could refer its findings to the DOJ, which has the power to prosecute. What is the Hatch Act? The Hatch Act, enacted in 1939, regulates the political activities of federal employees and certain state and local government workers. If found guilty under the Hatch act Smith may face the harshest penalty under the law. The most severe penalty under the Hatch Act is removal from federal service, which does not apply to Smith as he no longer holds a government position. Trump's political retribution continues? Since returning to office in January, Trump has acted swiftly to target former officials and critics. His administration has revoked security clearances, cut protective details, and defunded institutions he claims worked against him. In recent weeks, the FBI opened criminal investigations into former FBI director James Comey and ex-CIA chief John Brennan—both prominent Trump critics. Comey's daughter Maurene, a federal prosecutor involved in the Jeffrey Epstein case, was also abruptly dismissed—raising further questions about political retribution inside the Trump administration.

<p>The inquiry will examine whether by prosecuting Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith violated the Hatch Act—a law that bars federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity while on the job.&nbsp;</p>

Who is Jack Smith? US opens investigation into special counsel who prosecuted Trump

<p>On the remote island off the coast of Southeast Alaska, nature's wildest drama unfolded in the ecosystem. A pack of wolves arrived at the island in 2013. They found a paradise, a fertile ground for hunting, filled with herds of black-tailed deer. Apart from the deer, the island hosted a plethora of animals otters, red squirrels, and even brown bears. But then a natural experiment unfolded. As the new predator arrived, the ecosystem hit an impasse. The wolves started to colonise the island.&nbsp;</p><p>"We were interested in seeing how the newly colonising wolf population would impact the deer population and predicted that the wolves might eat all the deer, and then leave the island as it is only separated from the mainland by 1.5 km,” says Roffler Gretchen, who was keenly observing the predator-prey dynamics.</p><p>The deer population, 120-200, declined within a few months. However, as they wiped out the entire deer population, scientists predicted that they would move to a new location. But what happened was completely unexpected.</p><p>Researchers from Oregon State University used GPS collars and analysed DNA from wolf scat. They discovered that these land predators had adapted to their new environment. Instead of abandoning the island, they switched to a different prey, but not on land. It is on the water. They went after the sea otters.&nbsp;</p><p>By 2018, nearly 67% of the wolves’ diet was sea otters. But it also raised serious ecological concerns. One wolf was found dead due to mercury poisoning. This was due to the wolves’ diet. Even though the change showed the adaptability of the wolves. The changes in the food habits and shifting to a marine ecosystem induced mercury toxins, a toxic metal that accumulates in marine food chains.</p><p>It began as a textbook example of predator-prey dynamics, soon collapsed and became a story of survival. This unusual shift provides a long-term shift to both predator and prey behaviour and posing a risk for ecosystem stability in both water and sea.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Wolves on the remote island of Alaska are showing completely unexpected behaviour. They hunted all the deer, and when it ran out, they changed to a new animal, which is not even part of their ecosystem.

On the remote island off the coast of Southeast Alaska, nature's wildest drama unfolded in the ecosystem. A pack of wolves arrived at the island in 2013. They found a paradise, a fertile ground for hunting, filled with herds of black-tailed deer. Apart from the deer, the island hosted a plethora of animals otters, red squirrels, and even brown bears. But then a natural experiment unfolded. As the new predator arrived, the ecosystem hit an impasse. The wolves started to colonise the island. "We were interested in seeing how the newly colonising wolf population would impact the deer population and predicted that the wolves might eat all the deer, and then leave the island as it is only separated from the mainland by 1.5 km,” says Roffler Gretchen, who was keenly observing the predator-prey dynamics. The deer population, 120-200, declined within a few months. However, as they wiped out the entire deer population, scientists predicted that they would move to a new location. But what happened was completely unexpected. Researchers from Oregon State University used GPS collars and analysed DNA from wolf scat. They discovered that these land predators had adapted to their new environment. Instead of abandoning the island, they switched to a different prey, but not on land. It is on the water. They went after the sea otters. By 2018, nearly 67% of the wolves’ diet was sea otters. But it also raised serious ecological concerns. One wolf was found dead due to mercury poisoning. This was due to the wolves’ diet. Even though the change showed the adaptability of the wolves. The changes in the food habits and shifting to a marine ecosystem induced mercury toxins, a toxic metal that accumulates in marine food chains. It began as a textbook example of predator-prey dynamics, soon collapsed and became a story of survival. This unusual shift provides a long-term shift to both predator and prey behaviour and posing a risk for ecosystem stability in both water and sea.

<p>Wolves on the remote island of Alaska are showing completely unexpected behaviour. They hunted all the deer, and when it ran out, they changed to a new animal, which is not even part of their ecosystem.</p>

These wolves wiped out every deer, then turned to an unexpected new prey

<p>A massive protest erupted in Delhi this week by the students of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase 13 examination. The SSC exams are among the toughest government examinations in the country, and around 2 million students, if not more, appear in these examinations. This year, the examination led students and the teacher, including the renowned ones, onto the streets where they were seen protesting against the exam conducting body. They also demanded accountability for the issue they were facing.</p><h2>What went wrong?</h2><p>This year, the SSC conducted the exams from July 24 to August 1, 2025. The problem started when a few students at various regions in India raised complaints of sudden changes in exam schedules, exam centres and also non-functioning resources at the centres.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>The students raised these major issues:</strong></i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>1. Sudden exam cancellation: </strong>Multiple students complained that when they reached the examination centres, all prepared for the exam, they received the notice that the exams were cancelled, for an indefinite period.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>2. Changes in exam centres:</strong> Students also complained that their exam centres were changed, and in some cases, they were not even informed about it. Various students on social media claimed that some students of Delhi got their centre in Andaman Nicobar, while some got in Jammu and Kashmir (J&amp;K). One of the students also said that a visually impaired student from J&amp;K was allotted Delhi as their exam centre even after insisting on J&amp;K only.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>3. Error in question papers:</strong> Multiple students raised the issue that there were errors in the question papers. Students said that parts of the questions were missing, and the complaint was left unheard when they raised it in the exam halls.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>4. Same question papers in consecutive years:</strong> Many teachers, while talking to the media, said that several questions from past years were repeated in this year's exam. When the issue was raised, the exam body justified it, saying that it's to "surprise" students who thought a particular question would not be repeated the next year, and they will come unprepared, as a teacher claimed.</p><p><br><strong>5. Malfunctioning resources at exam centres: </strong>Many students claimed that the computers at the exam centres were not working, whereas at some places, the mice were not working.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VIDEO | Protests erupt over exam cancellations, glitches in SSC Phase 13 recruitment test. DUSU President Ronak Khatri said, &quot;SSC is the biggest exam after UPSC, and our government has failed to conduct it properly. What does this mean for the future of our students? How can such… <a href="https://t.co/uepTmqWeLb">pic.twitter.com/uepTmqWeLb</a></p>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1950918417013522766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Teachers are calling students on Jantar Mantar for protest<br><br>Teachers have been detained&amp; beaten up<br><br>More than 30 Million students appear in SSC CGL exam alone.<br><br>Chalo Jantar Mantar<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSCVendorFailure?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SSCVendorFailure</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSCMisManagement?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SSCMisManagement</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSC_System_Sudharo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SSC_System_Sudharo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSC_VENDOR_FAILURE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SSC_VENDOR_FAILURE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sscReforms2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sscReforms2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/OPxywVa50N">pic.twitter.com/OPxywVa50N</a></p>&mdash; Tarun Gautam (@TARUNspeakss) <a href="https://twitter.com/TARUNspeakss/status/1950873954958127231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kalesh b/w Student and Officials over SSC exams <br> <a href="https://t.co/F9oFtnzrBX">pic.twitter.com/F9oFtnzrBX</a></p>&mdash; Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/gharkekalesh/status/1950866382486208617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚠️ Exam cancelled in multiple shifts on Day 2<br>💻 System freeze, mouse not working properly<br>📍 Centres not allotted as per student preferences<br>🛑 Invigilators clueless about system operations<br>🚫 Several centres cancelled on Day 1, 1st shift<br><br>WHO WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE? 🔥<br><br>🔸…</p>&mdash; RAKESH YADAV🇮🇳 (@RYPofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/RYPofficial/status/1948966929860829271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>The massive protest - and laathi charge on teachers</h2><p>The angry students and the teachers of India's leading institutes for competitive exams came on the roads, reached places like Jantar Mantar and CGO Complex to protest against the exam body. The teachers claimed that instead of listening to their queries and problems, the police launched a laathi charge on the students as well as on the teachers. They also took teachers into custody and forced them to sit in police stations for hours. &nbsp;</p><p>One of the protesting students, Ronak Khatri, who is also the president of Delhi University Students Union, told The Indian Express, "I was there at the protest to raise issues of the students. The exam centres were away, several students missed their exams, and there were several technical glitches which did not allow students to perform to their best.”</p><p><br>Various clips circulated on social media supported the allegations of students and teachers who claimed that they were mishandled and physically assaulted by police while curbing the protest. The well-known Indian teacher, Neetu Singh, who is known for teaching English for Indian competitive exams, was also among the protesters who were taken into custody for raising their voice against the SSC.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“When teachers raise their voices for the rights of students, they are picked up from the streets and taken to police stations. No politics, no protest — just one question: when will justice be served? Is asking questions now a crime? Is this the picture of our system?” Singh posted on the social media platform X.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">जब शिक्षक छात्रों के हक़ में आवाज़ उठाते हैं,<br>तो उन्हें सड़कों से उठाकर थानों तक ले जाया जाता है।<br>ना राजनीति, ना विरोध — सिर्फ़ एक सवाल था- न्याय कब मिलेगा?<br>क्या सवाल पूछना अब अपराध है?<br>क्या यही है हमारी व्यवस्था की तस्वीर?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSCProtest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SSCProtest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSC_System_Sudharo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SSC_System_Sudharo</a></p>&mdash; Neetu Singh (@NeetuSingh202) <a href="https://twitter.com/NeetuSingh202/status/1950904177149841882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Now what?</h2><p>The protesting students and teachers are now demanding an independent investigation into how the exam body, SSC, is handling the examinations held in recent years. They also demanded a transparent process for the recruitment examination. They call for the accountability of officials who were responsible for such disruptions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Indian capital Delhi is witnessing a massive student protest over the  Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase 13 examination. Students and teachers claimed various errors in the examination process. The police not only nabbed them but also unleashed a lathi charge. 

A massive protest erupted in Delhi this week by the students of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase 13 examination. The SSC exams are among the toughest government examinations in the country, and around 2 million students, if not more, appear in these examinations. This year, the examination led students and the teacher, including the renowned ones, onto the streets where they were seen protesting against the exam conducting body. They also demanded accountability for the issue they were facing. What went wrong? This year, the SSC conducted the exams from July 24 to August 1, 2025. The problem started when a few students at various regions in India raised complaints of sudden changes in exam schedules, exam centres and also non-functioning resources at the centres. The students raised these major issues: 1. Sudden exam cancellation: Multiple students complained that when they reached the examination centres, all prepared for the exam, they received the notice that the exams were cancelled, for an indefinite period. 2. Changes in exam centres: Students also complained that their exam centres were changed, and in some cases, they were not even informed about it. Various students on social media claimed that some students of Delhi got their centre in Andaman Nicobar, while some got in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). One of the students also said that a visually impaired student from J&K was allotted Delhi as their exam centre even after insisting on J&K only. 3. Error in question papers: Multiple students raised the issue that there were errors in the question papers. Students said that parts of the questions were missing, and the complaint was left unheard when they raised it in the exam halls. 4. Same question papers in consecutive years: Many teachers, while talking to the media, said that several questions from past years were repeated in this year's exam. When the issue was raised, the exam body justified it, saying that it's to "surprise" students who thought a particular question would not be repeated the next year, and they will come unprepared, as a teacher claimed. 5. Malfunctioning resources at exam centres: Many students claimed that the computers at the exam centres were not working, whereas at some places, the mice were not working.

<p>Indian capital Delhi is witnessing a massive student protest over the &nbsp;Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase 13 examination. Students and teachers claimed various errors in the examination process. The police not only nabbed them but also unleashed a lathi charge.&nbsp;</p>

Laathi charge on teachers, panicked students: What's happening in India over SSC exams? WION Explains

<p>What goes into a black hole, stays in the black hole, or so science would have you believe. The monster cosmic creatures devour anything that is unlucky to cross paths with them, releasing only a burp of the remaining matter. However, in a strange discovery, scientists say that a black hole ate the same star twice in a difference of two years. A team of astronomers, led by researchers from Tel Aviv University, noticed a flare released by a black hole while gobbling up a star. It didn't look right as they had seen something similar two years ago. A flare named AT 2022dbl was seen at the exact same spot earlier as well. Upon further inspection, it was revealed that the star that was pulled into the cosmic monster the first time was not killed entirely. A major portion of it survived the encounter. But, instead of scampering away from the black hole, it returned almost on the same path, and this time met its end at the hands of this hungry giant. They published their study in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alien-world-discovered-thriving-in-total-darkness-31000-feet-below-the-ocean-1754035524455"><strong>Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/when-will-alien-invasion-on-earth-happen-spacecraft-ship-probe-1754106497174"><strong>Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action</strong></a></p><h2><strong>How did a black hole eat a star twice?</strong></h2><p>Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its centre. Every 10,000 to 100,000 years, a star wanders too close to it and is pulled in by its gravitational force. A major portion of it is ripped into shreds, while some of it is thrown outside. When this even happens, huge amounts of heat and light are released, illuminating for weeks and even months. This is how scientists on Earth see a star being swallowed by a black hole. Two years ago, they saw it happening at this point in space, naming the flare released AT 2022dbl. What was odd was that its brilliance and temperature were not as expected. When the same thing happened at the same place two years later, they knew what was happening. The black hole only ate a part of the star, indicating partial disruption. The rest of the star wandered off, only to return again and become a proper meal for the black hole. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-say-canadian-fault-line-dormant-for-40-million-years-is-stewing-warn-of-major-earthquake-1753876684829"><strong>Scientists say Canadian fault line dormant for 40 million years is stewing, warn of major earthquake</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Will there be a third flare?</strong></h2><p>The team thinks that there is a possibility of a third flare. “The question now is whether we’ll see a third flare after two more years, in early 2026,” says Professor Iair Arcavi from Tel Aviv University’s Astrophysics Department. “If we see a third flare, it means that the second one was also the partial disruption of the star. So maybe all such flares, which we have been trying to understand for a decade now as full stellar disruptions, are not what we thought." If there is no third flare, then the star has fully died. He says the observation shows that partial and complete disruption look almost the same. Arcavi added that this event will "re-write our interpretation of these flares", and can teach more about these cosmix monster waiting for food at the centre of the galaxies.</p>

A supermassive black hole ate the same star twice at an interval of two years. After the first encounter, the star escaped with most of it together. The second time, it made the mistake of coming too close to the black hole again and was gobbled up one more time.

What goes into a black hole, stays in the black hole, or so science would have you believe. The monster cosmic creatures devour anything that is unlucky to cross paths with them, releasing only a burp of the remaining matter. However, in a strange discovery, scientists say that a black hole ate the same star twice in a difference of two years. A team of astronomers, led by researchers from Tel Aviv University, noticed a flare released by a black hole while gobbling up a star. It didn't look right as they had seen something similar two years ago. A flare named AT 2022dbl was seen at the exact same spot earlier as well. Upon further inspection, it was revealed that the star that was pulled into the cosmic monster the first time was not killed entirely. A major portion of it survived the encounter. But, instead of scampering away from the black hole, it returned almost on the same path, and this time met its end at the hands of this hungry giant. They published their study in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Also Read: Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why Also Read: Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action How did a black hole eat a star twice? Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its centre. Every 10,000 to 100,000 years, a star wanders too close to it and is pulled in by its gravitational force. A major portion of it is ripped into shreds, while some of it is thrown outside. When this even happens, huge amounts of heat and light are released, illuminating for weeks and even months. This is how scientists on Earth see a star being swallowed by a black hole. Two years ago, they saw it happening at this point in space, naming the flare released AT 2022dbl. What was odd was that its brilliance and temperature were not as expected. When the same thing happened at the same place two years later, they knew what was happening. The black hole only ate a part of the star, indicating partial disruption. The rest of the star wandered off, only to return again and become a proper meal for the black hole. Also Read: Scientists say Canadian fault line dormant for 40 million years is stewing, warn of major earthquake Will there be a third flare? The team thinks that there is a possibility of a third flare. “The question now is whether we’ll see a third flare after two more years, in early 2026,” says Professor Iair Arcavi from Tel Aviv University’s Astrophysics Department. “If we see a third flare, it means that the second one was also the partial disruption of the star. So maybe all such flares, which we have been trying to understand for a decade now as full stellar disruptions, are not what we thought." If there is no third flare, then the star has fully died. He says the observation shows that partial and complete disruption look almost the same. Arcavi added that this event will "re-write our interpretation of these flares", and can teach more about these cosmix monster waiting for food at the centre of the galaxies.

<p>A supermassive black hole ate the same star twice at an interval of two years. After the first encounter, the star escaped with most of it together. The second time, it made the mistake of coming too close to the black hole again and was gobbled up one more time.</p>

Two years apart, supermassive black hole seen eating the same unlucky star twice

<p>Nobel Prize winners are people who have excelled in their respective fields. You would think that they are extremely smart people, but some of them have reported to have been afflicted by what is called the "Nobel disease" or "Nobelitis". There is a long list of Nobel Prize winners who are said to have suffered from it. Before you think it's a real physical disease, let us tell you that it is something very different and one that has no real explanation. Boosted by their win, it seems their brains start doing their own thing, leading them to come up with weird and unscientific views on different things. According to IFLScience, the win does something to these people who start putting forward pseudoscientific beliefs that have no link to their field of study. According to a chapter in Critical Thinking in Psychology, the list of such Nobel Prize winners is quite long. It mentions strange cases, one of them being of a scientist who claimed that a glowing green raccoon on a motorcycle paid him a visit. However, most of them strangely got interested in psychic research and the paranormal world. Sounds weird for a scientist. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/when-will-alien-invasion-on-earth-happen-spacecraft-ship-probe-1754106497174"><strong>Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Nobel Prize winners and their bent towards psychic and paranormal</strong></h2><p>Pierre Curie, the husband of Marie Curie, who won the Nobel Prize in physics for the discovery of radium and polonium alongside his wife, dropped the magnets and was pulled towards things like seances. He proposed that studying the paranormal held the answers to magnetism. Another Nobel winner in Physics, Joseph Thomson, also started leaning towards the psychic phenomena. He was even a member of the Society for Psychical Research for 34 years. Charles Richet, a Nobel winner in physiology or medicine, was pulled towards seances and mediums and coined the word "ectoplasm", used for the release of a substance from mediums (people who claim they talk to spirits). Then there were others who totally dismissed scientific beliefs, despite being science people themselves. &nbsp;Dr Kary Mullis, who won a share of the 1993 Nobel Prize in chemistry, raised doubts over climate change and admitted he believed in astrology. Once, he said, a glowing green raccoon visited him at his cabin in California. It then changed into a singing dolphin. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/texans-warning-fireworms-on-ocean-sea-creature-poisonous-bristles-fire-pain-1754113149619"><strong>Texans warned about sea creature with poisonous sting that feels like fire for hours, even days</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why do such scientific people get into weird theories?</strong></h2><p>Paul Nurse, a Nobel Prize winner, says this behaviour could boil down to the pressures these people face after winning. He said, that everyone starts seeing you as a "world-leading expert on almost everything." People reach out to them to get their names on petitions, comment on other issues besides science, etc. Nurse thinks this builds pressure on them to learn about other things besides their field of expertise, something he cautions Nobel winners against. Even Isaac Newton had a thing for alchemy and strange religious beliefs. However, this is not a generalisation and there is no data that shows Nobel Prize winners are more inclined to such beliefs. However, it is interesting to know that men and women of science can also lean in towards things that have no explanation.</p>

Some Nobel Prize winners are known to have turned towards psychics, mediums and the paranormal after winning. This is often known as Nobel disease or Nobelitis, and it is not clear why this happens. There are many examples of such people in historical records.

Nobel Prize winners are people who have excelled in their respective fields. You would think that they are extremely smart people, but some of them have reported to have been afflicted by what is called the "Nobel disease" or "Nobelitis". There is a long list of Nobel Prize winners who are said to have suffered from it. Before you think it's a real physical disease, let us tell you that it is something very different and one that has no real explanation. Boosted by their win, it seems their brains start doing their own thing, leading them to come up with weird and unscientific views on different things. According to IFLScience, the win does something to these people who start putting forward pseudoscientific beliefs that have no link to their field of study. According to a chapter in Critical Thinking in Psychology, the list of such Nobel Prize winners is quite long. It mentions strange cases, one of them being of a scientist who claimed that a glowing green raccoon on a motorcycle paid him a visit. However, most of them strangely got interested in psychic research and the paranormal world. Sounds weird for a scientist. Also Read: Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action Nobel Prize winners and their bent towards psychic and paranormal Pierre Curie, the husband of Marie Curie, who won the Nobel Prize in physics for the discovery of radium and polonium alongside his wife, dropped the magnets and was pulled towards things like seances. He proposed that studying the paranormal held the answers to magnetism. Another Nobel winner in Physics, Joseph Thomson, also started leaning towards the psychic phenomena. He was even a member of the Society for Psychical Research for 34 years. Charles Richet, a Nobel winner in physiology or medicine, was pulled towards seances and mediums and coined the word "ectoplasm", used for the release of a substance from mediums (people who claim they talk to spirits). Then there were others who totally dismissed scientific beliefs, despite being science people themselves. Dr Kary Mullis, who won a share of the 1993 Nobel Prize in chemistry, raised doubts over climate change and admitted he believed in astrology. Once, he said, a glowing green raccoon visited him at his cabin in California. It then changed into a singing dolphin. Also Read: Texans warned about sea creature with poisonous sting that feels like fire for hours, even days Why do such scientific people get into weird theories? Paul Nurse, a Nobel Prize winner, says this behaviour could boil down to the pressures these people face after winning. He said, that everyone starts seeing you as a "world-leading expert on almost everything." People reach out to them to get their names on petitions, comment on other issues besides science, etc. Nurse thinks this builds pressure on them to learn about other things besides their field of expertise, something he cautions Nobel winners against. Even Isaac Newton had a thing for alchemy and strange religious beliefs. However, this is not a generalisation and there is no data that shows Nobel Prize winners are more inclined to such beliefs. However, it is interesting to know that men and women of science can also lean in towards things that have no explanation.

<p>Some Nobel Prize winners are known to have turned towards psychics, mediums and the paranormal after winning. This is often known as "Nobel disease" or “Nobelitis”, and it is not clear why this happens. There are many examples of such people in historical records.</p>

What is Nobelitis? When Nobel Prize winners start yapping about psychics, paranormal and glowing raccoons

<p>Kamala Harris recently came on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and told the world that she doesn't use wireless headphones. This moment caught the attention of a lot of people, who are now left wondering whether they should also follow in her footsteps. This was her first interview since the 2024 presidential elections. Harris was there to talk about her new book, "107 Days". It details the length of her short campaign after Joe Biden left the race, and will be published by Simon &amp; Schuster on Sept. 23. Harris also talked about her life after politics, as she is temporarily away from it. “Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States,” Harris said in a video announcement on Thursday. “107 days travelling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history." However, amidst all this, her admission on the kind of headphones she uses sent social media spiralling. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-whats-wrong-with-her-trump-slams-kamala-harris-after-she-hints-at-running-2028-presidential-election-1754004867582"><strong>'What's wrong with her': Trump slams Kamala Harris after she hints at running 2028 presidential election</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Only wired headphones for Kamala Harris</strong></h2><p>It started with Colbert showing some never-before-seen photos from the book. There was one of Harris on the day Biden announced he was quitting the presidential race on July 21 2024. She talked about how while sitting at the vice president's residence on a Sunday, she took over 100 calls on her phone. Harris told the audience that she used wired headphones for the phone calls. She explained why she prefers wires over no wires when it comes to earpieces. "I've been teased about this, but I like these kinds of earpods that have the thing (the wires)", she said.</p><h2><strong>Harris says wires headphones are much safer</strong></h2><p>Harris claimed that with wired headphones, no one else can listen to your conversations, and they are safer than wireless headphones. “I served on the Senate Intelligence Committee. I have been in classified briefings", she said. "Don’t be on the train using your earpods, thinking somebody can’t listen to your conversation. I’m telling you, the [wired earphones] are a bit more secure." The average person doesn't have a lot of classified things to talk about, but was still piqued by what Harris said. Is someone really listening to everything they are hearing? people started discussing on social media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You mean people can hear that I’m playing Phoebe Bridgers on repeat? Without my consent!??!?", a user wrote. Another said, "I hate the idea of people's privacy being violated". A third wrote, “A politician warning you about how “they” are listening to you is all you need to know!” Wireless headphones work through Bluetooth, and Harris seems to be under the impression that they can be hacked. While most Bluetooth devices are encrypted, one can never be sure who is listening in.</p>

Former US vice president Kamala Harris confessed she uses only wired headphones because they are much safer than wireless. She seemed to imply on the Stephen Colbert show that wireless headphones can likely be hacked.

Kamala Harris recently came on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and told the world that she doesn't use wireless headphones. This moment caught the attention of a lot of people, who are now left wondering whether they should also follow in her footsteps. This was her first interview since the 2024 presidential elections. Harris was there to talk about her new book, "107 Days". It details the length of her short campaign after Joe Biden left the race, and will be published by Simon & Schuster on Sept. 23. Harris also talked about her life after politics, as she is temporarily away from it. “Just over a year ago, I launched my campaign for President of the United States,” Harris said in a video announcement on Thursday. “107 days travelling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history." However, amidst all this, her admission on the kind of headphones she uses sent social media spiralling. Also Read: 'What's wrong with her': Trump slams Kamala Harris after she hints at running 2028 presidential election Only wired headphones for Kamala Harris It started with Colbert showing some never-before-seen photos from the book. There was one of Harris on the day Biden announced he was quitting the presidential race on July 21 2024. She talked about how while sitting at the vice president's residence on a Sunday, she took over 100 calls on her phone. Harris told the audience that she used wired headphones for the phone calls. She explained why she prefers wires over no wires when it comes to earpieces. "I've been teased about this, but I like these kinds of earpods that have the thing (the wires)", she said. Harris says wires headphones are much safer Harris claimed that with wired headphones, no one else can listen to your conversations, and they are safer than wireless headphones. “I served on the Senate Intelligence Committee. I have been in classified briefings", she said. "Don’t be on the train using your earpods, thinking somebody can’t listen to your conversation. I’m telling you, the [wired earphones] are a bit more secure." The average person doesn't have a lot of classified things to talk about, but was still piqued by what Harris said. Is someone really listening to everything they are hearing? people started discussing on social media. "You mean people can hear that I’m playing Phoebe Bridgers on repeat? Without my consent!??!?", a user wrote. Another said, "I hate the idea of people's privacy being violated". A third wrote, “A politician warning you about how “they” are listening to you is all you need to know!” Wireless headphones work through Bluetooth, and Harris seems to be under the impression that they can be hacked. While most Bluetooth devices are encrypted, one can never be sure who is listening in.

<p>Former US vice president Kamala Harris confessed she uses only wired headphones because they are much safer than wireless. She seemed to imply on the Stephen Colbert show that wireless headphones can likely be hacked.</p>

Kamala Harris reveals why she only uses wired headphones, and now everyone is scared

<p>Donald Trump's impeachments have been deleted from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. As per reports, the 47th President of the United States, who happens to be the only POTUS to be impeached twice, has been removed from the "impeachment" exhibit, part of the wider exhibit called "The American Presidency". The display, which until July 2025 included references to both of Trump's impeachments, now states, "Only three presidents have seriously faced removal".</p><h2><strong>Trump's impeachment display</strong></h2><p>As per the Washington Post, the exhibit featuring Trump's impeachments has been up since September 2021. However, it has now been taken down, supposedly as part of a content review that the Smithsonian has "agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director".</p><p>While, according to the report, the Smithsonian has said that "a future and updated exhibit will include all impeachments", all except a brief mention of the impeachments is made by the online companion. However, it doesn't provide much information about the cases.</p>

<h2><strong>United States' impeached presidents</strong></h2><p>In the US, four presidents have been impeached:</p><ul><li>Andrew Johnson in 1868 for violating the Tenure of Office Act—was acquitted by the Senate later.</li><li>Richard Nixon, in 1974, faced impeachment proceedings for his role in the Watergate scandal. However, he resigned before the House could vote on the impeachment motion.</li><li>Bill Clinton in 1998 for the perjury and obstruction of justice related to his affair with Monica Lewinsky — was acquitted by the Senate later.</li><li>Donald Trump, as mentioned, has been impeached twice. In 2019, he was impeached for abuse of power and for alleged unlawful solicitation from Ukraine. In 2021, he was impeached over the Jan 6 US Capitol insurrection. Both times, he was acquitted by the Senate.</li></ul><h2><strong>Trump rewriting history?</strong></h2><p>Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has made multiple attempts to exert influence over American cultural institutions. Since January of this year, he has taken over the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, has made drastic changes at the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities and has imposed budget cuts on the National Park Service.</p><p>In March, in an apparent bid to exert influence on the Smithsonian, he signed an executive order to eliminate what he called "anti-American ideology" across the Smithsonian museums and "restore the Smithsonian Institution to its rightful place as a symbol of inspiration and American greatness." He later, without any authority, tried to fire Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, accusing her of being "a highly partisan" person. To back his attempts, his White House later published a list of 17 instances, including the caption for the museum's presidential portrait for Trump, which mentioned the two impeachments and "incitement of insurrection" for Jan 6.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The exhibit featuring Trump's impeachments has been up since September 2021. However, it has now been taken down, supposedly as part of a content review that the Smithsonian has "agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director".

Donald Trump's impeachments have been deleted from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. As per reports, the 47th President of the United States, who happens to be the only POTUS to be impeached twice, has been removed from the "impeachment" exhibit, part of the wider exhibit called "The American Presidency". The display, which until July 2025 included references to both of Trump's impeachments, now states, "Only three presidents have seriously faced removal". Trump's impeachment display As per the Washington Post, the exhibit featuring Trump's impeachments has been up since September 2021. However, it has now been taken down, supposedly as part of a content review that the Smithsonian has "agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director". While, according to the report, the Smithsonian has said that "a future and updated exhibit will include all impeachments", all except a brief mention of the impeachments is made by the online companion. However, it doesn't provide much information about the cases.

<p>The exhibit featuring Trump's impeachments has been up since September 2021. However, it has now been taken down, supposedly as part of a content review that the Smithsonian has "agreed to undertake following pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director".</p>

Trump rewriting history? Smithsonian removes reference to his two impeachments from presidency exhibit

<p>Erica Kahn was not ready for what happened to her at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona. The Massachusetts woman soaking in the view when a bat flew into her mouth. The incident cost her medical bills worth $21,000, none of which she could pay through her medical insurance. The strange story was first reported by KFF News on Thursday. It was night time when she was sightseeing at the canyon, admiring the night sky, when suddenly a bat flew towards her. It got caught between her mouth and the camera. A part of the creature entered her mouth. "It got kind of tangled between my face and the camera", she said, adding while it was only for a few seconds, it felt a lot longer. This caused a health scare as bats are know to carry several viruses. Her father, who was travelling with her, suggested she takes preventive measures and not wait for any symptoms to show up. "It was kind of dark out and we were out on a cliff, so I was looking down and at my camera, I didn't really see it coming," she told NBC News on Friday. The problem was that she didn't have any health insurance since the 33-year-old had left her job as a biomedical engineer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kahn had declined to continue with her former employer’s insurance which required her to pay $650 a month through COBRA, the federal continuation of health coverage law. She figured she was young and healthy, so she took her chances. When her father pushed her to get care for rabies, she bought a new insurance online before going to the doctor. She then got her rabies vaccinations and treatment in Arizona, Colorado and Massachusetts. Kahn assumed her insurance paid for it. However, this was not the case since her coverage did not start immediately. She started getting bills worth a total of $20,749. The 30-day waiting period meant she could not use it for the rabies shots. Medical insurance with most companies almost never starts immediately. Kahn is frustrated about this, just like others. "It should be a human right to have lifesaving care covered," she said. She cited the example of Europe presumably people can get rabies vaccines for free.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She now regrets not opting for the continuation of her health plan, or purchasing private insurance after she left. "I should have done COBRA, even though it was very expensive," Kahn said. "But yeah, hindsight is 20/20." Kahn has almost $21,000 in bills to pay and hopes others will learn from her case.</p>

A woman was on vacation at a canyon in Arizona at night when a bat flew into her mouth. She was taking pictures, and a bat came between her face and the camera, and got caught. A part of the animal was inside her mouth. 

Erica Kahn was not ready for what happened to her at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona. The Massachusetts woman soaking in the view when a bat flew into her mouth. The incident cost her medical bills worth $21,000, none of which she could pay through her medical insurance. The strange story was first reported by KFF News on Thursday. It was night time when she was sightseeing at the canyon, admiring the night sky, when suddenly a bat flew towards her. It got caught between her mouth and the camera. A part of the creature entered her mouth. "It got kind of tangled between my face and the camera", she said, adding while it was only for a few seconds, it felt a lot longer. This caused a health scare as bats are know to carry several viruses. Her father, who was travelling with her, suggested she takes preventive measures and not wait for any symptoms to show up. "It was kind of dark out and we were out on a cliff, so I was looking down and at my camera, I didn't really see it coming," she told NBC News on Friday. The problem was that she didn't have any health insurance since the 33-year-old had left her job as a biomedical engineer. Kahn had declined to continue with her former employer’s insurance which required her to pay $650 a month through COBRA, the federal continuation of health coverage law. She figured she was young and healthy, so she took her chances. When her father pushed her to get care for rabies, she bought a new insurance online before going to the doctor. She then got her rabies vaccinations and treatment in Arizona, Colorado and Massachusetts. Kahn assumed her insurance paid for it. However, this was not the case since her coverage did not start immediately. She started getting bills worth a total of $20,749. The 30-day waiting period meant she could not use it for the rabies shots. Medical insurance with most companies almost never starts immediately. Kahn is frustrated about this, just like others. "It should be a human right to have lifesaving care covered," she said. She cited the example of Europe presumably people can get rabies vaccines for free. She now regrets not opting for the continuation of her health plan, or purchasing private insurance after she left. "I should have done COBRA, even though it was very expensive," Kahn said. "But yeah, hindsight is 20/20." Kahn has almost $21,000 in bills to pay and hopes others will learn from her case.

<p>A woman was on vacation at a canyon in Arizona at night when a bat flew into her mouth. She was taking pictures, and a bat came between her face and the camera, and got caught. A part of the animal was inside her mouth.&nbsp;</p>

Bat enters woman's mouth after getting caught between her face and camera, costs her more than Rs 18 lakh

Our Sun is not the biggest star in the universe. Several giants exist out there of monstrous proportions. If any of them were to be hypothetically placed in our solar system in place of the Sun, chaos would ensue. 

What would happen if the five largest stars in the universe replaced our Sun?

<p>Dangerous sea creatures that can leave your skin burning for hours are washing ashore on US beaches. People are being warned not to touch them if they wish to avoid the sting of hundreds of bristles filled with a poisonous substance. Experts say it is a toxic species of marine fireworm, known as Amphinome rostrata, which has been spotted on the shores of Corpus Christi in Texas. They are bright in colour, but under no circumstances should one approach them. They are aptly named fireworms because of the sting they deliver. Jace Tunnell, director of community engagement at the Harte Research Institute, was the first to encounter them and immediately alerted the rest. Warning about the creepy creatures, Tunnell said that a single contact "feels like fire for about three hours." The marine fireworms are around 7.5 inches long and packed with hundreds of sharp spikes, which are not clearly visible to the human eye. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/do-not-touch-them-if-you-see-these-pink-clusters-in-florida-crush-them-they-are-1753526371884"><strong>DO NOT TOUCH THEM: If you see these pink clusters in Florida, crush them. They are...</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Burning pain and other symptoms of fireworms</strong></h2><p>"They've been washing up all along my survey area, from Padre Island National Seashore to Matagorda Island," Tunnell said. Upon contact, the bristle breaks off and embeds itself into the skin of the victim. Even one tiny needle-like bristle can deliver a powerful dose of neurotoxins, giving the sensation that the skin is on fire. The burning sensation leads to hours-long pain, and also causes dizziness, nausea, and skin irritation. Experts say this happens because the toxins released by the needle into the human body interfere with the nervous system. Killing them is also not foolproof. If a fireworm is slashed into two, it can regrow its body. Tunnell says that he has personally experienced the feeling of being on fire as several of these have embedded into his skin in the past. However, some people might feel only a mild sensation, but that might not be true for the majority. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299"><strong>Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What to do to ease fireworm symptoms</strong></h2><p>Warning signs have been placed at beach access points as the number of fireworm sightings rises. Beachgoers have been told they can look but should not touch them. Despite all he precautions, if one still has physical contact with the fireworms, they should immediately administer treatment. Dr Jason Sevald of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Centre said a mix of hot water and vinegar should be poured on the affected area as it can neutralise the toxins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watch out for fireworms on Texas beaches!<br><br>This species gets their name from the pain they inflict on those who touch them, and their sting can feel like fire for up to three hours.<br><br>Learn more:<a href="https://t.co/3FHTwAOyD5">https://t.co/3FHTwAOyD5</a> <a href="https://t.co/QoZ3wSmhQT">pic.twitter.com/QoZ3wSmhQT</a></p>&mdash; Texas Adopt-A-Beach (@TXAdoptABeach) <a href="https://twitter.com/TXAdoptABeach/status/1951011594730610980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Marine fireworms, known as Amphinome rostrata, are washing ashore on the coast of Texas. They are bright in colour, packed with hundreds of bristles and can deliver a powerful sting that can last for hours, and even days. Visitors are being warned not to touch them.

Dangerous sea creatures that can leave your skin burning for hours are washing ashore on US beaches. People are being warned not to touch them if they wish to avoid the sting of hundreds of bristles filled with a poisonous substance. Experts say it is a toxic species of marine fireworm, known as Amphinome rostrata, which has been spotted on the shores of Corpus Christi in Texas. They are bright in colour, but under no circumstances should one approach them. They are aptly named fireworms because of the sting they deliver. Jace Tunnell, director of community engagement at the Harte Research Institute, was the first to encounter them and immediately alerted the rest. Warning about the creepy creatures, Tunnell said that a single contact "feels like fire for about three hours." The marine fireworms are around 7.5 inches long and packed with hundreds of sharp spikes, which are not clearly visible to the human eye. Also Read: DO NOT TOUCH THEM: If you see these pink clusters in Florida, crush them. They are... Burning pain and other symptoms of fireworms "They've been washing up all along my survey area, from Padre Island National Seashore to Matagorda Island," Tunnell said. Upon contact, the bristle breaks off and embeds itself into the skin of the victim. Even one tiny needle-like bristle can deliver a powerful dose of neurotoxins, giving the sensation that the skin is on fire. The burning sensation leads to hours-long pain, and also causes dizziness, nausea, and skin irritation. Experts say this happens because the toxins released by the needle into the human body interfere with the nervous system. Killing them is also not foolproof. If a fireworm is slashed into two, it can regrow its body. Tunnell says that he has personally experienced the feeling of being on fire as several of these have embedded into his skin in the past. However, some people might feel only a mild sensation, but that might not be true for the majority. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... What to do to ease fireworm symptoms Warning signs have been placed at beach access points as the number of fireworm sightings rises. Beachgoers have been told they can look but should not touch them. Despite all he precautions, if one still has physical contact with the fireworms, they should immediately administer treatment. Dr Jason Sevald of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Centre said a mix of hot water and vinegar should be poured on the affected area as it can neutralise the toxins.

<p>Marine fireworms, known as Amphinome rostrata, are washing ashore on the coast of Texas. They are bright in colour, packed with hundreds of bristles and can deliver a powerful sting that can last for hours, and even days. Visitors are being warned not to touch them.</p>

Texans warned about sea creature with poisonous sting that feels like fire for hours, even days

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 2) during his visit to Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi dedicated Operation Sindoor to Lord Mahadev. Addressing crowds during the 51st visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, Modi noted that this was the first time he was visiting Varanasi after India carried out the cross-border operation. He said that he has fulfilled his pledge to avenge his "daughters' sindoor". The PM said that "26 innocent civilians were mercilessly killed by terrorists in Pahalgam... My heart was full of sorrow... I had pledged to take revenge for my daughters' sindoor, and I fulfilled it with the blessings of Mahadev. I dedicate the success of Operation Sindoor at the feet of Mahadev."&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Varanasi, UP: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &quot;This is the first time I have come to Kashi after Operation Sindoor. 26 innocent civilians were mercilessly killed by terrorists in Pahalgam... My heart was full of sorrow... I had pledged to take revenge for my… <a href="https://t.co/wtCpNiKIyd">pic.twitter.com/wtCpNiKIyd</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1951524198070845602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Modi releases 20th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi</strong></h2><p>On Saturday, the PM also released the 20th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, transferring an amount of more than Rs 20,500 crores into the bank accounts of 9.7 crore farmers. As per ANI, with this release, the total disbursement achieved under the scheme has risen to over ₹3.90 lakh crore. He also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth around Rs 2,200 crore in Varanasi.</p><p>He inaugurated the widening and strengthening of the Varanasi-Bhadohi and Chhitauni-Shool Tankeshwar roads, along with a key railway overbridge at Hardattpur to ease traffic on the Mohan Sarai–Adalpura route. Foundation stones were also laid for a slew of other road upgrades across both rural and urban stretches—Dalmandi, Lahartara-Kotwa, Gangapur, Babatpur, among others—as well as new railway overbridges at Level Crossing 22C and Khalispur Yard.</p><p>In the energy sector, the Prime Minister launched projects worth over ₹880 crore to upgrade power infrastructure, including smart distribution and underground cabling works. Tourism and cultural heritage also saw a major push as Modi inaugurated the redevelopment of eight riverfront ghats, beautification of Rangildas Kutiya pond and ghat in Shivpur, and water purification work at Durgakund. He also laid the foundation stone for restoration at Kardameshwar Mahadev Temple and the development of Karkhiyaon—birthplace of several freedom fighters.</p>

The PM said that, “26 innocent civilians were mercilessly killed by terrorists in Pahalgam... My heart was full of sorrow... I had pledged to take revenge for my daughters' sindoor, and I fulfilled it with the blessings of Mahadev.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 2) during his visit to Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi dedicated Operation Sindoor to Lord Mahadev. Addressing crowds during the 51st visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, Modi noted that this was the first time he was visiting Varanasi after India carried out the cross-border operation. He said that he has fulfilled his pledge to avenge his "daughters' sindoor". The PM said that "26 innocent civilians were mercilessly killed by terrorists in Pahalgam... My heart was full of sorrow... I had pledged to take revenge for my daughters' sindoor, and I fulfilled it with the blessings of Mahadev. I dedicate the success of Operation Sindoor at the feet of Mahadev."

<p>The PM said that, “26 innocent civilians were mercilessly killed by terrorists in Pahalgam... My heart was full of sorrow... I had pledged to take revenge for my daughters' sindoor, and I fulfilled it with the blessings of Mahadev.”&nbsp;</p>

‘Avenged my daughters’ sindoor’: PM Modi dedicates Operation Sindoor to Mahadev in Varanasi; releases 20th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

<p>The interstellar object, or the alien ship, travelling towards the inner solar system, will reach Earth and put its plan into action between November 21 and December 5, 2025. This is what Harvard scientists Avi Loeb, famous for his theories on extra-terrestrial life, has claimed in his latest revelation about the mysterious visitor. This is based on his calculations taking into consideration the speed with which the object is travelling, its current position and the point in space it would be in October. The interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS has intrigued scientists across the world. While almost everyone else thinks it is a comet, Loeb says it is almost impossible that it is a natural object. He strongly believes that it has been made by an advanced alien civilisation and is a threat to our planet, as it could be carrying either a probe or a weapon. Loeb has figured out the time period it can intercept Earth by looking at where the object would be later this year. According to him, 3I/ATLAS will move behind the Sun in October from Earth's perspective. Since we won't be able to see it at this time, he thinks this is when the alien ship will prepare to attack us. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/avi-loeb-says-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-is-alien-spacecraft-3-reasons-why-he-thinks-so-1753349149598"><strong>Expert says interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is alien spacecraft: 3 reasons why he thinks so</strong></a><br>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/not-a-ufo-but-a-space-jellyfish-thousands-of-australians-baffled-by-glowing-space-orbs-turns-out-it-s-from-ufo-news-1754049409857"><strong>NOT a UFO but a 'space jellyfish': Thousands of Australians baffled by glowing space orbs. Turns out, it's from...</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Alien ship will prepare an attack using the sun as a shield</strong></h2><p>He has presented a very sci-fi alien attack theory. Loeb says that the probe is seeding habitable planets with probes as it makes its way through our star system. These probes will "intercept the planets while the mothership continues on its journey to the next star", Loeb claims. However, he is giving the alien ship the benefit of the doubt, saying, "It may come to save us or destroy us." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alien-world-discovered-thriving-in-total-darkness-31000-feet-below-the-ocean-1754035524455"><strong>Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why</strong></a></p><h3>Loeb warns, be prepared or risk backlash</h3><p>Humans need to be prepared for both scenarios, he stated, adding that we need to be sure that everything coming from outer space is merely a piece of rock or something more. Loeb has warned that if governments across the world do not do anything about it while there is still time, they should be prepared for backlash from the citizens. "At its closest point to the sun on October 29, fears of an alien invasion could send stock markets crashing," Loeb warned. "In that scenario, citizens would lose their trust in governments to protect them." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-spacecraft-jupiter-alien-probe-interstellar-object-1753937322333"><strong>Scientist says 14-year-old spacecraft hovering over Jupiter can encounter 'alien ship' on THIS date</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/mystery-rock-or-interstellar-drone-scientists-debate-hostile-alien-craft-1753979384644/embed</p><h2><strong>Why interstellar object could be alien spacecraft</strong></h2><p>Even though other scientists have dismissed his claims that the interstellar visitor is an alien spacecraft, Loeb has scientific reasons to believe it is unnatural. He points to its strange retrograde orbit, which is against the flow of the solar system. The orbit of 3I/ATLAS is also closely aligned with inner planets, including Earth. The object is also extremely large, the biggest one ever seen in the solar system. It is estimated to be 20-24km in diameter, which is 200 times larger than Oumuamua, the slender oblique that visited us in 2017. It has been travelling for billions of years, and Loeb says, a natural object that huge could not have taken this trip. In fact, he thinks that the odds of 3I/ATLAS being completely natural are just 0.2 per cent.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

The alien ship travelling towards Earth can attack us between November and December, Avi Loeb claims. He also thinks it is planting probes on other planets and will use its time behind the sun to prepare an attack on us because it will be invisible.

The interstellar object, or the alien ship, travelling towards the inner solar system, will reach Earth and put its plan into action between November 21 and December 5, 2025. This is what Harvard scientists Avi Loeb, famous for his theories on extra-terrestrial life, has claimed in his latest revelation about the mysterious visitor. This is based on his calculations taking into consideration the speed with which the object is travelling, its current position and the point in space it would be in October. The interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS has intrigued scientists across the world. While almost everyone else thinks it is a comet, Loeb says it is almost impossible that it is a natural object. He strongly believes that it has been made by an advanced alien civilisation and is a threat to our planet, as it could be carrying either a probe or a weapon. Loeb has figured out the time period it can intercept Earth by looking at where the object would be later this year. According to him, 3I/ATLAS will move behind the Sun in October from Earth's perspective. Since we won't be able to see it at this time, he thinks this is when the alien ship will prepare to attack us. Also Read: Expert says interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is alien spacecraft: 3 reasons why he thinks so Also Read: NOT a UFO but a 'space jellyfish': Thousands of Australians baffled by glowing space orbs. Turns out, it's from... Alien ship will prepare an attack using the sun as a shield He has presented a very sci-fi alien attack theory. Loeb says that the probe is seeding habitable planets with probes as it makes its way through our star system. These probes will "intercept the planets while the mothership continues on its journey to the next star", Loeb claims. However, he is giving the alien ship the benefit of the doubt, saying, "It may come to save us or destroy us." Also Read: Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why Loeb warns, be prepared or risk backlash Humans need to be prepared for both scenarios, he stated, adding that we need to be sure that everything coming from outer space is merely a piece of rock or something more. Loeb has warned that if governments across the world do not do anything about it while there is still time, they should be prepared for backlash from the citizens. "At its closest point to the sun on October 29, fears of an alien invasion could send stock markets crashing," Loeb warned. "In that scenario, citizens would lose their trust in governments to protect them." Also Read: Scientist says 14-year-old spacecraft hovering over Jupiter can encounter 'alien ship' on THIS date https://www.wionews.com/videos/mystery-rock-or-interstellar-drone-scientists-debate-hostile-alien-craft-1753979384644/embed Why interstellar object could be alien spacecraft Even though other scientists have dismissed his claims that the interstellar visitor is an alien spacecraft, Loeb has scientific reasons to believe it is unnatural. He points to its strange retrograde orbit, which is against the flow of the solar system. The orbit of 3I/ATLAS is also closely aligned with inner planets, including Earth. The object is also extremely large, the biggest one ever seen in the solar system. It is estimated to be 20-24km in diameter, which is 200 times larger than Oumuamua, the slender oblique that visited us in 2017. It has been travelling for billions of years, and Loeb says, a natural object that huge could not have taken this trip. In fact, he thinks that the odds of 3I/ATLAS being completely natural are just 0.2 per cent.

<p>The alien ship travelling towards Earth can attack us between November and December, Avi Loeb claims. He also thinks it is planting probes on other planets and will use its time behind the sun to prepare an attack on us because it will be invisible.</p>

Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action

<p>Sex and the City spin-off, And Just Like That, is ending after three seasons, the makers of the show have announced. Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones in the original series, has dropped a post which her fans think is a reaction to the franchise finally ending 27 years after its first episode aired. Cattrall posted a photo of the ocean with a sunset on the horizon after Sarah Jessica Parker and Michael Patrick King announced that And Just Like That is wrapping up. "It’s the end of a very long week," the actress wrote. Cattrall was the only one of the four actors who did not return to the spin-off. Sarah Jessica Parker reprised her iconic role of Carrie Bradshaw, Kristin Davis played Charlotte, and Cynthia Nixon returned as Miranda on the show. Sex and the City ran from 1998 to 2004. The franchise also had two films - Sex and the City in 2008 and Sex and the City 2 in 2010. The first season of And Just Like That aired on December 9, 2021. Kim Cattrall famously had a falling out with the other three actors on the original show. She has publicly talked about how Sarah Jessica Parker shunned her when she asked for a hike in her fees. The other two actors followed and did not approach Kim between shots. However, Sarah has refuted her claims, saying she does not remember things between them as bad on the sets.<br>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br>Cattrall made a short appearance in the second season of the show, albeit from London. In the very first episode of And Just Like That, Sarah Jessica Parker's character, Carrie Bradshaw, stated that Samantha was dead to them, a line which did not go down well with Samantha Jones's fans. The show had woke culture at its height and was panned by viewers not only for this, but several other things Carrie and the gang did and said on the show.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to the news of the show ending, 60-year-old Sarah wrote on Instagram, "Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. I think I have loved her most of all." Davis also took to social media and wrote, "I am profoundly sad. I love our whole beautiful cast and crew. 400 artisans working hard on our show with deep love." Nixon's reaction to the show wrapping up was one of disbelief. "It has been such a delight from start to finish. I will miss working with these people every day SO incredibly much, but know we will always be a part of each other’s lives."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, King insisted that the show was not cancelled by HBO. Instead, it seemed like the perfect place to end it. “And just like that… the ongoing storytelling of the’ Sex And The City’ universe is coming to an end,” he said. “While I was writing the last episode of ‘And Just Like That…’ season 3, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop.” The show will end with a two-part finale.</p>

And Just Like That ends: Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones, the most charismatic character on Sex And The City, has seemingly reacted to the news of And Just Like That wrapping up. She did not return to the spin-off because of her bad relations with Sarah Jessica Parker.

Sex and the City spin-off, And Just Like That, is ending after three seasons, the makers of the show have announced. Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones in the original series, has dropped a post which her fans think is a reaction to the franchise finally ending 27 years after its first episode aired. Cattrall posted a photo of the ocean with a sunset on the horizon after Sarah Jessica Parker and Michael Patrick King announced that And Just Like That is wrapping up. "It’s the end of a very long week," the actress wrote. Cattrall was the only one of the four actors who did not return to the spin-off. Sarah Jessica Parker reprised her iconic role of Carrie Bradshaw, Kristin Davis played Charlotte, and Cynthia Nixon returned as Miranda on the show. Sex and the City ran from 1998 to 2004. The franchise also had two films - Sex and the City in 2008 and Sex and the City 2 in 2010. The first season of And Just Like That aired on December 9, 2021. Kim Cattrall famously had a falling out with the other three actors on the original show. She has publicly talked about how Sarah Jessica Parker shunned her when she asked for a hike in her fees. The other two actors followed and did not approach Kim between shots. However, Sarah has refuted her claims, saying she does not remember things between them as bad on the sets.

<p>And Just Like That ends: Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones, the most charismatic character on Sex And The City, has seemingly reacted to the news of And Just Like That wrapping up. She did not return to the spin-off because of her bad relations with Sarah Jessica Parker.</p>

Kim Cattrall, aka Samantha Jones, drops cryptic post as And Just Like That comes to an end

<p>In India's Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter between the security forces and terrorists is underway in Kulgam district on Saturday (Aug 2). As per news agency ANI, the encounter is taking place in the Akhal area of Kulgam district. The operation is jointly being carried out by the Special Operations Group (SOG), J&amp;K Police, Army, and CRPF. In a post on X, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps reported that while the Operation Akhal, Kulgam continues, security forces have neutralised one terrorist so far. “Intermittent and Intense fire fight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the nooze while maintaining contact, it said, adding, ”One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Update: OP AKHAL, Kulgam<br><br>Intermittent and Intense fire fight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the nooze while maintaining contact.<br><br>One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far.<br><br>Operation continues.…</p>&mdash; Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChinarcorpsIA/status/1951460461934997708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>This comes as on July 30, an encounter broke out along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir after the Indian Army troops detected suspicious movement near the border fence, said the Army's White Knight Corps. As per officials, Indian troops keeping vigil along the LoC noticed the movement of two individuals under suspicious circumstances in the general area of the Poonch sector. The individuals – suspected terrorists – upon being confronted by Indian soldiers, opened fire, prompting a swift retaliation from the Army.<br>In a post on X, White Knight Corps stated, "White Knight Corps Contact with terrorists. Suspected movement of two individuals was observed by own troops along the fence in gen area of Poonch Sector. Gunfire exchanged." The joint anti-terror operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, and Special Operations Group (SOG) is still in progress.</p>

Operation Akhal, Kulgam: Encounter underway in J&K; Security forces neutralise one terrorist

In India's Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter between the security forces and terrorists is underway in Kulgam district on Saturday (Aug 2). As per news agency ANI, the encounter is taking place in the Akhal area of Kulgam district. The operation is jointly being carried out by the Special Operations Group (SOG), J&K Police, Army, and CRPF. In a post on X, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps reported that while the Operation Akhal, Kulgam continues, security forces have neutralised one terrorist so far. “Intermittent and Intense fire fight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the nooze while maintaining contact, it said, adding, ”One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far."

<p>Operation Akhal, Kulgam: Encounter underway in J&amp;K; Security forces neutralise one terrorist</p>

<p>In the depths of the Pacific Ocean, thrives an entire world no one imagined could be possible. Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences led an expedition in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Between Japan and Alaska, way down at 31,000 feet, they discovered deep-sea creatures living in one of the most extreme conditions on Earth. Marine life exists side by side with land creatures, but what was remarkable about these life forms was that they had developed a whole ecology without the sun. Sunlight cannot penetrate so deeply into the ocean. So, life forms do not depend on the process of photosynthesis to thrive and survive. Instead, they use a completely unique process to create a food chain in pitch-dark surroundings. The discovery was published in the journal Nature. Scientists were baffled to see life forms having created a whole new world at such depths without using the Sun in any form. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299"><strong>Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</strong></a><br>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/secret-of-the-mysterious-structures-near-norway-has-finally-been-unravelled-1752219252921"><strong>Secret of the mysterious structures near Norway has finally been revealed</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Discovery made at an even deeper level than the Titanic wreckage</strong></h2><p>The study states that creatures discovered here used a process called chemosynthesis. As part of this, deep-sea microbes convert compounds like methane and hydrogen sulfide into organic matter. Despite everything being completely dark, this process triggers the formation of a new food chain in the ocean. Mengran Du, a researcher at the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said that this is the deepest level at which chemosynthetic life has been discovered in the ocean. The discovery is a breakthrough as it proves that life is capable of surviving in highly extreme conditions, more than was once thought possible. At 31,000 feet, the finding made is remarkable. It is even deeper than where the famous shipwreck Titanic was discovered. The iconic ship that sank on its first voyage sits 12,500 feet down in the Atlantic. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-say-canadian-fault-line-dormant-for-40-million-years-is-stewing-warn-of-major-earthquake-1753876684829"><strong>Scientists say Canadian fault line dormant for 40 million years is stewing, warn of major earthquake</strong></a></p><p>Also Read:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/mysterious-symbols-believed-to-be-ancient-warning-from-ancestors-surface-on-hawaii-beach-1753940009753"><strong>Mysterious symbols believed to be 'ancient warning from ancestors' surface on Hawaii beach</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Only a few vessels can reach that depths</strong></h2><p>The team used the submersible Fendouzhe to reach this portion of the seafloor, the first time humans were directly observing this region. What they saw left them awestruck. There were marine organisms that appeared to be aliens; in fact, the whole world was extremely news to the scientists. There were vast fields of tube worms and marine snails slithering on the seafloor that had evolved in complete isolation using only chemical energy. This stark discovery has led scientists to wonder if life could exist in such an area, and where else it could be thriving. Humans have only explored a minuscule part of the ocean, and vast areas still remain unreachable. More such life forms may exist across the planet and remain undiscovered. Their minds are racing outside Earth as well, as it is possible that life might be thriving in some form in space as well.</p>

An expedition to a never-before-seen part of the Pacific Ocean threw up a stunning surprise. Scientists found a world thriving in places where sunlight could never reach. The scene did not appear to be from Earth and has left them wondering where else life could exist.

In the depths of the Pacific Ocean, thrives an entire world no one imagined could be possible. Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences led an expedition in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Between Japan and Alaska, way down at 31,000 feet, they discovered deep-sea creatures living in one of the most extreme conditions on Earth. Marine life exists side by side with land creatures, but what was remarkable about these life forms was that they had developed a whole ecology without the sun. Sunlight cannot penetrate so deeply into the ocean. So, life forms do not depend on the process of photosynthesis to thrive and survive. Instead, they use a completely unique process to create a food chain in pitch-dark surroundings. The discovery was published in the journal Nature. Scientists were baffled to see life forms having created a whole new world at such depths without using the Sun in any form. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... Also Read: Secret of the mysterious structures near Norway has finally been revealed Discovery made at an even deeper level than the Titanic wreckage The study states that creatures discovered here used a process called chemosynthesis. As part of this, deep-sea microbes convert compounds like methane and hydrogen sulfide into organic matter. Despite everything being completely dark, this process triggers the formation of a new food chain in the ocean. Mengran Du, a researcher at the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said that this is the deepest level at which chemosynthetic life has been discovered in the ocean. The discovery is a breakthrough as it proves that life is capable of surviving in highly extreme conditions, more than was once thought possible. At 31,000 feet, the finding made is remarkable. It is even deeper than where the famous shipwreck Titanic was discovered. The iconic ship that sank on its first voyage sits 12,500 feet down in the Atlantic. Also Read: Scientists say Canadian fault line dormant for 40 million years is stewing, warn of major earthquake Also Read: Mysterious symbols believed to be 'ancient warning from ancestors' surface on Hawaii beach Only a few vessels can reach that depths The team used the submersible Fendouzhe to reach this portion of the seafloor, the first time humans were directly observing this region. What they saw left them awestruck. There were marine organisms that appeared to be aliens; in fact, the whole world was extremely news to the scientists. There were vast fields of tube worms and marine snails slithering on the seafloor that had evolved in complete isolation using only chemical energy. This stark discovery has led scientists to wonder if life could exist in such an area, and where else it could be thriving. Humans have only explored a minuscule part of the ocean, and vast areas still remain unreachable. More such life forms may exist across the planet and remain undiscovered. Their minds are racing outside Earth as well, as it is possible that life might be thriving in some form in space as well.

<p>An expedition to a never-before-seen part of the Pacific Ocean threw up a stunning surprise. Scientists found a world thriving in places where sunlight could never reach. The scene did not appear to be from Earth and has left them wondering where else life could exist.</p>

Between Japan and Alaska, a dark alien world at 31,000 feet has stunned scientists. Here's why

<p>A facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons was found to be housing a radioactive wasp nest with extremely high radiation levels. The revelation was made in the US Department of Energy report released last week. The site near Aiken in South Carolina was harbouring a wasp nest with radioactive levels ten times what is permitted. The report stated that there were no wasps in the nest, although it was sprayed to kill any. The nest was then "bagged as radiological waste." The shocking discovery raised fears that the site could have had a nuclear leak. However, the investigators did not find any signs of a leak, BBC reported. They also inspected the nearby area and noted that there was neither any environmental damage nor impact on the public. The Savannah River Site (SRS) is routinely inspected for nuclear radiation. The nest was discovered by workers on 3 July on a post near the tanks that store millions of gallons of liquid nuclear waste. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russian-nuclear-submarine-base-close-to-epicentre-of-earthquake-1753932662537"><strong>Russian nuclear submarine base too close to earthquake epicentre could have sustained damage, experts fear</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>How did radioactive contamination occur at the site?</strong></h2><p>A probe was launched to understand how the wasp nest became radioactive. According to investigators, it had occurred due to "onsite legacy radioactive contamination". The plant was once actively producing parts for nuclear bombs during the Cold War. In the 1950s, plutonium was produced here to build the core of nuclear bombs. Residual radioactivity remains at the site from that time, which was carried to the nest. Environmental activists have slammed the government after the discovery of the wasp nest. The insects could have carried radioactive material with them. However, the energy department wrote in its report that the wasps that lived in the nest would have significantly lower radiation levels than the nest. It also doesn't think that the wasps who built the nest would have gone too far. The report mentioned that wasps travel only a few hundred feet from their nest. Since the nest was found in the middle of the Savannah River Site, it is highly unlikely that the wasps went out of the facility. "No contamination was found in the area," the report notes. "There were no impacts to workers, the environment or the public," the report stated. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-klyuchevskaya-volcano-eruption-in-ring-of-fire-1753943210139"><strong>Klyuchevskaya volcano eruption is not the last. Several more in Ring of Fire will explode, experts warn</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Watchdog slams probe into Savannah River Site</strong></h2><p>However, experts monitoring the Savannah site are not convinced by the answers. Savannah River Site Watch, a watchdog group, states that those concerned need to come up with a better explanation for the radioactive waste that seeped into the wasp nest. Spokesman Tom Clements told the Associated Press, "I'm as mad as a hornet that SRS didn't explain where the radioactive waste came from or if there is some kind of leak from the waste tanks that the public should be aware of." The site is still active, but only produces material for nuclear power. Reportedly, 43 of the underground tanks are still in use, while only eight have been shut down.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The discovery of a highly radioactive wasp nest at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina has raised fears of a nuclear leak. Experts think that the contaminated wasps could also have carried the radiation with them. A probe tried to soothe concerns, but a lot of people are pretty angry.

A facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons was found to be housing a radioactive wasp nest with extremely high radiation levels. The revelation was made in the US Department of Energy report released last week. The site near Aiken in South Carolina was harbouring a wasp nest with radioactive levels ten times what is permitted. The report stated that there were no wasps in the nest, although it was sprayed to kill any. The nest was then "bagged as radiological waste." The shocking discovery raised fears that the site could have had a nuclear leak. However, the investigators did not find any signs of a leak, BBC reported. They also inspected the nearby area and noted that there was neither any environmental damage nor impact on the public. The Savannah River Site (SRS) is routinely inspected for nuclear radiation. The nest was discovered by workers on 3 July on a post near the tanks that store millions of gallons of liquid nuclear waste. Also Read: Russian nuclear submarine base too close to earthquake epicentre could have sustained damage, experts fear How did radioactive contamination occur at the site? A probe was launched to understand how the wasp nest became radioactive. According to investigators, it had occurred due to "onsite legacy radioactive contamination". The plant was once actively producing parts for nuclear bombs during the Cold War. In the 1950s, plutonium was produced here to build the core of nuclear bombs. Residual radioactivity remains at the site from that time, which was carried to the nest. Environmental activists have slammed the government after the discovery of the wasp nest. The insects could have carried radioactive material with them. However, the energy department wrote in its report that the wasps that lived in the nest would have significantly lower radiation levels than the nest. It also doesn't think that the wasps who built the nest would have gone too far. The report mentioned that wasps travel only a few hundred feet from their nest. Since the nest was found in the middle of the Savannah River Site, it is highly unlikely that the wasps went out of the facility. "No contamination was found in the area," the report notes. "There were no impacts to workers, the environment or the public," the report stated. Also Read: Klyuchevskaya volcano eruption is not the last. Several more in Ring of Fire will explode, experts warn Watchdog slams probe into Savannah River Site However, experts monitoring the Savannah site are not convinced by the answers. Savannah River Site Watch, a watchdog group, states that those concerned need to come up with a better explanation for the radioactive waste that seeped into the wasp nest. Spokesman Tom Clements told the Associated Press, "I'm as mad as a hornet that SRS didn't explain where the radioactive waste came from or if there is some kind of leak from the waste tanks that the public should be aware of." The site is still active, but only produces material for nuclear power. Reportedly, 43 of the underground tanks are still in use, while only eight have been shut down.

<p>The discovery of a highly radioactive wasp nest at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina has raised fears of a nuclear leak. Experts think that the contaminated wasps could also have carried the radiation with them. A probe tried to soothe concerns, but a lot of people are pretty angry.</p>

South Carolina fears nuclear leak after discovery of wasp next with ten times radioactive levels

<p>In Mexico, the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel is believed to have killed thousands of people. However, the police have hardly ever found their remains. Now, in an innovative method, dead pigs are being used to unearth decomposed bodies. Since 2006, over one hundred thousand people have mysteriously vanished, and all of them have reportedly died at the hands of this cartel. This year in March, about 15,500 were reported missing. The members of the Guerreros Buscadores collective have been working for years to find these people. They have come across charred remains and pieces of clothing on a few occasions, but identifying them has remained an impossible task. The federal research institute CentroGeo regularly employs the latest technology, such as scanners and drones, to find the graves of those killed by the cartel. But now the Jalisco Search Commission is putting on human clothes on dead pigs and burying them to search for the hidden bodies. As strange as it might sound, there is a scientific explanation for this method. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/owls-inspire-future-aircraft-design-as-rise-in-turbulence-scare-fliers-here-is-how-turbulence-accidents-aviation-news-flight-and-climate-change-1754031511957"><strong>Owls inspire future aircraft design as rise in turbulence scare fliers. Here is how</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Yellow flowers grew where pigs were buried</strong></h2><p>The idea is to know what a decomposed human dead body buried in the ground would be like. Human DNA and pig DNA are almost 98 per cent similar. Their size and fat distribution, structure and thickness of skin are also almost the same. Experts are using this to their advantage to study the postmortem insect colonisation and other decomposition processes. In one place at the Search Commission’s facility where a pig was buried, scientists noticed yellow flowers blooming. This was because of the phosphorus flowing into the soil from the bodily fluids. In another experiment, scientists connected levels of phosphorus in the soil with decomposition. These yellow flowers indicated that phosphorus was present at the site; hence, they knew that a human grave was likely present around the flowers. Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/discovery-of-radioactive-wasp-nest-cold-war-nuclear-facility-in-us-savannah-river-site-1754047526839"><strong> Discovery of radioactive wasp nest at a Cold War nuclear facility in US triggers fear of a leak</strong></a></p><h2><strong>More clues that give away a human grave</strong></h2><p>Other elements that indicated the site of a grave were the presence of nitrogen and potassium. Drones with hyperspectral cameras that measure light signatures from substances in the ground were used to detect these elements. When contained inside the body, nitrogen is in its organic form. Once the decomposition starts because of fungi and microbes, inorganic nitrogen is returned to the soil as ammonia. Potassium is mostly released when decomposition has just begun. It can be used to search for the remains of those who recently went missing and were killed. Mapping project coordinator José Luis Silván has been following it all. His team also studies the decomposition of pig bodies in real time. They also compare the soil of pig graves with that of human graves.&nbsp;</p>

Scientists are using dead pigs to look for people who were killed by a Mexican cartel. There is a lot of similarity between human and pig dead bodies. This can help them gain insights into how to know the location of a human grave. 

In Mexico, the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel is believed to have killed thousands of people. However, the police have hardly ever found their remains. Now, in an innovative method, dead pigs are being used to unearth decomposed bodies. Since 2006, over one hundred thousand people have mysteriously vanished, and all of them have reportedly died at the hands of this cartel. This year in March, about 15,500 were reported missing. The members of the Guerreros Buscadores collective have been working for years to find these people. They have come across charred remains and pieces of clothing on a few occasions, but identifying them has remained an impossible task. The federal research institute CentroGeo regularly employs the latest technology, such as scanners and drones, to find the graves of those killed by the cartel. But now the Jalisco Search Commission is putting on human clothes on dead pigs and burying them to search for the hidden bodies. As strange as it might sound, there is a scientific explanation for this method. Also Read: Owls inspire future aircraft design as rise in turbulence scare fliers. Here is how Yellow flowers grew where pigs were buried The idea is to know what a decomposed human dead body buried in the ground would be like. Human DNA and pig DNA are almost 98 per cent similar. Their size and fat distribution, structure and thickness of skin are also almost the same. Experts are using this to their advantage to study the postmortem insect colonisation and other decomposition processes. In one place at the Search Commission’s facility where a pig was buried, scientists noticed yellow flowers blooming. This was because of the phosphorus flowing into the soil from the bodily fluids. In another experiment, scientists connected levels of phosphorus in the soil with decomposition. These yellow flowers indicated that phosphorus was present at the site; hence, they knew that a human grave was likely present around the flowers. Also Read: Discovery of radioactive wasp nest at a Cold War nuclear facility in US triggers fear of a leak More clues that give away a human grave Other elements that indicated the site of a grave were the presence of nitrogen and potassium. Drones with hyperspectral cameras that measure light signatures from substances in the ground were used to detect these elements. When contained inside the body, nitrogen is in its organic form. Once the decomposition starts because of fungi and microbes, inorganic nitrogen is returned to the soil as ammonia. Potassium is mostly released when decomposition has just begun. It can be used to search for the remains of those who recently went missing and were killed. Mapping project coordinator José Luis Silván has been following it all. His team also studies the decomposition of pig bodies in real time. They also compare the soil of pig graves with that of human graves.

<p>Scientists are using dead pigs to look for people who were killed by a Mexican cartel. There is a lot of similarity between human and pig dead bodies. This can help them gain insights into how to know the location of a human grave.&nbsp;</p>

How dead pigs in human clothes are helping solve a major murder mystery in Mexico

<p>The deadly midair collision between a US Army helicopter and a commercial passenger jet that killed 67 people in January may have been caused by faulty altitude readings aboard the military aircraft. This was revealed at an investigative hearing into the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the US agency tasked with looking into the fatal aircraft crash, held hearings this week, from Wednesday to Friday. It revealed that the Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter involved in the crash may have been flying lower than its instruments showed at the time of impact—potentially contributing to the tragedy.</p><h2><strong>‘Concerning’ faulty altimeter readings the cause?</strong></h2><p>The crash occurred on January 29 just outside Washington, DC, as a Bombardier CRJ700 passenger jet was making its final approach to Reagan National Airport. The jet, operated by a regional subsidiary of American Airlines, had departed from Wichita, Kansas. The Black Hawk, meanwhile, was on a training flight. All 67 people aboard both aircraft were killed. There were no survivors.</p><p>The NTSB's investigative hearing, held over three days this week, brought together experts, air traffic controllers, and federal regulators for intense questioning. One shocking detail that emerged from the hearings: a mismatch between two of the helicopter's key instruments—the radar altimeter and the barometric altimeter.</p><p>Under the investigation, tests were conducted on three similar Black Hawk Lima models from the same Army battalion. The findings revealed this week showed a significant difference between the altitude indicated by the radar altimeter and the barometric altimeter on the aircraft.</p><p>Marie Moler, a lead investigator, explained that tests "showed an 80- to 130-foot (24- to 40-meter) difference in flight". In test environments without full rotor lift, the margin narrowed to 20 to 55 feet.</p><p>"Once the helicopter rotors were turning and producing lift and thrust, the altimeter readings lowered significantly and stayed lower throughout the flights," Moler said.</p><p>NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the finding is troubling. "A 100-foot difference is significant,” she noted, especially in the airspace where the crash occurred—just over the Potomac River, where helicopters are required to fly below 200 feet (60.96 metres).</p><p>"I am concerned. There is a possibility that what the crew saw was very different than what the true altitude was," Homendy added.</p><p>The NTSB first flagged the issue in a preliminary report back in February, but the latest findings suggest the altimeter discrepancy wasn't a one-off error. It could be systemic.</p><p>Despite no current evidence linking staffing decisions to the crash, President Donald Trump had sought to blame diversity hiring policies in aviation for the tragic midair collision.</p>

An NTSB investigation revealed that the Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter involved in the crash may have been flying lower than its instruments showed at the time of impact—potentially contributing to the tragedy.

The deadly midair collision between a US Army helicopter and a commercial passenger jet that killed 67 people in January may have been caused by faulty altitude readings aboard the military aircraft. This was revealed at an investigative hearing into the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the US agency tasked with looking into the fatal aircraft crash, held hearings this week, from Wednesday to Friday. It revealed that the Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter involved in the crash may have been flying lower than its instruments showed at the time of impact—potentially contributing to the tragedy. ‘Concerning’ faulty altimeter readings the cause? The crash occurred on January 29 just outside Washington, DC, as a Bombardier CRJ700 passenger jet was making its final approach to Reagan National Airport. The jet, operated by a regional subsidiary of American Airlines, had departed from Wichita, Kansas. The Black Hawk, meanwhile, was on a training flight. All 67 people aboard both aircraft were killed. There were no survivors. The NTSB's investigative hearing, held over three days this week, brought together experts, air traffic controllers, and federal regulators for intense questioning. One shocking detail that emerged from the hearings: a mismatch between two of the helicopter's key instruments—the radar altimeter and the barometric altimeter. Under the investigation, tests were conducted on three similar Black Hawk Lima models from the same Army battalion. The findings revealed this week showed a significant difference between the altitude indicated by the radar altimeter and the barometric altimeter on the aircraft. Marie Moler, a lead investigator, explained that tests "showed an 80- to 130-foot (24- to 40-meter) difference in flight". In test environments without full rotor lift, the margin narrowed to 20 to 55 feet. "Once the helicopter rotors were turning and producing lift and thrust, the altimeter readings lowered significantly and stayed lower throughout the flights," Moler said. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the finding is troubling. "A 100-foot difference is significant,” she noted, especially in the airspace where the crash occurred—just over the Potomac River, where helicopters are required to fly below 200 feet (60.96 metres). "I am concerned. There is a possibility that what the crew saw was very different than what the true altitude was," Homendy added. The NTSB first flagged the issue in a preliminary report back in February, but the latest findings suggest the altimeter discrepancy wasn't a one-off error. It could be systemic. Despite no current evidence linking staffing decisions to the crash, President Donald Trump had sought to blame diversity hiring policies in aviation for the tragic midair collision.

<p>An NTSB investigation revealed that the Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter involved in the crash may have been flying lower than its instruments showed at the time of impact—potentially contributing to the tragedy.</p>

Washington plane collision: 'Concerning' 100-foot altimeter error led to deadly US Army Black Hawk helicopter-jet crash, reveals NTSB investigation

<p>For years and years, solar eclipses have fascinated people across cultures. In ancient times, they were often viewed as omens that shaped myths and legends. Today, they offer rare opportunities for scientific research, such as studying the Sun’s corona and testing astronomical theories. Because total eclipses are visible only along narrow paths and occur infrequently, enthusiasts often travel thousands of miles to witness them.</p><h2>Viral claim? Here's the truth</h2><p>A viral claim circulating on social media has caused confusion, claiming that the world will experience “total darkness” on August 2, 2025 due to a rare total solar eclipse. Some posts even falsely claim that such an event will not happen again for a hundred years. NASA and leading astronomers have debunked this claim. There is no total solar eclipse scheduled for that date. Instead, the confusion likely stems from mixing up different eclipse events — in particular, the much-anticipated total eclipse of August 2, 2027, which is already being called the “eclipse of the century.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A total eclipse plunging the entire world into darkness is scientifically impossible. Total eclipses can only be seen from specific locations within a narrow path on Earth’s surface. In 2025, there will be no such event on August 2. However, there will be a partial solar eclipse on September 21, 2025. During a partial eclipse, the Moon covers only part of the Sun, creating a crescent-shaped Sun but never full darkness. This September eclipse will be visible from parts of Africa, Europe, and southern Asia. Most of the world — including North and South America — will not see it at all.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The rumour may have been sparked by confusion with the upcoming August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse — one of the most spectacular in modern history. Lasting 6 minutes and 23 seconds, it will be the longest total eclipse visible from land since 1991. For comparison, most total eclipses last only 2–4 minutes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Its path will be about 160 miles wide and stretch for 9,462 miles, passing through 11 countries: Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. Observers within this narrow band will witness day turning briefly into night, while those outside it will see only a partial eclipse — or none at all.</p><h2>What to expect from partial eclipse?</h2><p>While the September 21, 2025, partial eclipse won’t bring total darkness, it will still be an engaging sight for skywatchers. The Sun will appear as a bright crescent, and light levels may slightly dim. Temperatures could drop a little, adding to the experience.</p>

Six minutes of darkness in the world Heres what NASA said on Solar Eclipse happening tomorrow

For years and years, solar eclipses have fascinated people across cultures. In ancient times, they were often viewed as omens that shaped myths and legends. Today, they offer rare opportunities for scientific research, such as studying the Sun’s corona and testing astronomical theories. Because total eclipses are visible only along narrow paths and occur infrequently, enthusiasts often travel thousands of miles to witness them. Viral claim? Here's the truth A viral claim circulating on social media has caused confusion, claiming that the world will experience “total darkness” on August 2, 2025 due to a rare total solar eclipse. Some posts even falsely claim that such an event will not happen again for a hundred years. NASA and leading astronomers have debunked this claim. There is no total solar eclipse scheduled for that date. Instead, the confusion likely stems from mixing up different eclipse events — in particular, the much-anticipated total eclipse of August 2, 2027, which is already being called the “eclipse of the century.” A total eclipse plunging the entire world into darkness is scientifically impossible. Total eclipses can only be seen from specific locations within a narrow path on Earth’s surface. In 2025, there will be no such event on August 2. However, there will be a partial solar eclipse on September 21, 2025. During a partial eclipse, the Moon covers only part of the Sun, creating a crescent-shaped Sun but never full darkness. This September eclipse will be visible from parts of Africa, Europe, and southern Asia. Most of the world — including North and South America — will not see it at all. The rumour may have been sparked by confusion with the upcoming August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse — one of the most spectacular in modern history. Lasting 6 minutes and 23 seconds, it will be the longest total eclipse visible from land since 1991. For comparison, most total eclipses last only 2–4 minutes. Its path will be about 160 miles wide and stretch for 9,462 miles, passing through 11 countries: Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. Observers within this narrow band will witness day turning briefly into night, while those outside it will see only a partial eclipse — or none at all. What to expect from partial eclipse? While the September 21, 2025, partial eclipse won’t bring total darkness, it will still be an engaging sight for skywatchers. The Sun will appear as a bright crescent, and light levels may slightly dim. Temperatures could drop a little, adding to the experience.

<p>In a partial solar eclipse, the Moon only blocks part of the Sun’s disk. This creates a crescent-shaped Sun but does not cause complete darkness.</p>

'Six minutes of darkness in the world'? Here's what NASA said on Solar Eclipse happening tomorrow

<p>Thousands of Australians were baffled this week after spotting what they thought was an unidentified flying object (UFO) over the skies of Queensland and northern South Wales. Several netizens posted videos and images of the mysterious shining object. Turnes out, it is from a Chinese rocket.</p><h2>Social media abuzz with mysterious UFO sighting over Australia</h2><p>May people shared footage of what they thought were UFOs flying over Australian skies on Thursday (July 30). Some Austrialians described it as 'glowing orbs' lighting up the night sky, sparking the widespread UFO speculation. Some even described seeing ‘three UFOs or a big star ship’. &nbsp;The aerial object was visible from Queensland to northern NSW.</p><p>Austrialian channel 7News cited one witness as saying, “The one my brother witnessed ... woke him up because it was so bright.”&nbsp;</p><h2>Theories of extraterrostrials after bright space object seen over Australia</h2><p>Some social media users theorised that these could be extraterrestrials, while others thought it was a group of asteroids.</p><p>“It’s a UFO. It has to be," said one user, according to 7News, while another said “I think it might be something terrestrial from outer space."</p><h2>Plumes from satellite-launcher rocket of China was sighted over Australian skies</h2><p>Prof Jonti Hornerer matched the sightings from his home state with a Long March 8A rocket launch from Hainan, BBC said in a report. These rockets are used to launch satellites for China's state-owned internet network into space.</p><p>Dr Brad Tucker, an astrophysicist from the Australian National University, also identified the lights as a "rocket plume" from the Chinese Long March 8A rocket, launched at 5.49pm Australian time on Wednesday. “This was from a Chinese launch,” he said, confirming that the timing matched sightings over the east coast, 7News reported.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pentagon-releases-annual-ufo-report-21-unexplained-ufo-sightings-776579/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pentagon-releases-annual-ufo-report-21-unexplained-ufo-sightings-776579/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Why was Chinese rocket making glowing shapes on Australian sky?</h2><p>Dr Tucker explained to 7News that the the glowing shapes were a result of gas release during rocket stage separation. The resulting bright spots on the sky are often called 'space jellyfish’ as they have strange shape and tentacles, Dr Tucker said.<br>Though they looked close, the lights were actually “hundreds of kilometres offshore and dozens of kilometres in the atmosphere,” he added.</p><p>“It’s kind of like peeling out in a car — the dust plume just hangs in the air behind it,” he said, explaining why the orbs appeared to be staying in one place.</p><p>The gas stays where the rocket stage separation happens. After some time, the gas just fades off into the atmosphere, he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Dr Tucker explained to 7News that the the glowing shapes were a result of gas release during rocket stage separation. The resulting bright spots on the sky are often called 'space jellyfish’

Thousands of Australians were baffled this week after spotting what they thought was an unidentified flying object (UFO) over the skies of Queensland and northern South Wales. Several netizens posted videos and images of the mysterious shining object. Turnes out, it is from a Chinese rocket. Social media abuzz with mysterious UFO sighting over Australia May people shared footage of what they thought were UFOs flying over Australian skies on Thursday (July 30). Some Austrialians described it as 'glowing orbs' lighting up the night sky, sparking the widespread UFO speculation. Some even described seeing ‘three UFOs or a big star ship’. The aerial object was visible from Queensland to northern NSW. Austrialian channel 7News cited one witness as saying, “The one my brother witnessed ... woke him up because it was so bright.” Theories of extraterrostrials after bright space object seen over Australia Some social media users theorised that these could be extraterrestrials, while others thought it was a group of asteroids. “It’s a UFO. It has to be," said one user, according to 7News, while another said “I think it might be something terrestrial from outer space." Plumes from satellite-launcher rocket of China was sighted over Australian skies Prof Jonti Hornerer matched the sightings from his home state with a Long March 8A rocket launch from Hainan, BBC said in a report. These rockets are used to launch satellites for China's state-owned internet network into space. Dr Brad Tucker, an astrophysicist from the Australian National University, also identified the lights as a "rocket plume" from the Chinese Long March 8A rocket, launched at 5.49pm Australian time on Wednesday. “This was from a Chinese launch,” he said, confirming that the timing matched sightings over the east coast, 7News reported. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pentagon-releases-annual-ufo-report-21-unexplained-ufo-sightings-776579/embed Why was Chinese rocket making glowing shapes on Australian sky? Dr Tucker explained to 7News that the the glowing shapes were a result of gas release during rocket stage separation. The resulting bright spots on the sky are often called 'space jellyfish’ as they have strange shape and tentacles, Dr Tucker said. Though they looked close, the lights were actually “hundreds of kilometres offshore and dozens of kilometres in the atmosphere,” he added. “It’s kind of like peeling out in a car — the dust plume just hangs in the air behind it,” he said, explaining why the orbs appeared to be staying in one place. The gas stays where the rocket stage separation happens. After some time, the gas just fades off into the atmosphere, he said.

<p>Dr Tucker explained to 7News that the the glowing shapes were a result of gas release during rocket stage separation. The resulting bright spots on the sky are often called 'space jellyfish’</p>

NOT a UFO but a 'space jellyfish': Thousands of Australians baffled by glowing space orbs. Turns out, it's from...

<p>El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele can potentially rule perpetually, as the central American country's legislature has just approved constitutional reforms that scrapped presidential term limits. The term length will increase from five to six years and the next election is moved forward to 2027, reports said on Friday (Aug 1). The changes will also shorten Bukele’s current term by two years, so that the presidential, legislative, and municipal elections cuold be held together in 2027. The move is being slammed by critics as establishing one-party rule.</p><h2>How Bukele is cementing his rule in El Salvador</h2><p>The El Salvador Congress passed the reform with Bukele’s 57 allies backing it, while only three opposition members voted against the move. "Thank you for making history, fellow deputies," said Ernesto Castro, president of the Legislative Assembly from Bukele’s New Ideas party, after the vote. Bukele, the 44-year-old leader known for gangster crackdowns and love for cryptocurrency, has already won a second term last year despite constitutional prohibitions. In 2021, El Salvador’s top court, which is stacked with Bukele-backed judges, ruled that it was his “human right to run again.”</p><h2>Who is Nayib Bukele, the social media-savvy, crypto-loving populist president of El Salvador?</h2><p>First elected in 2019, Nayib Bukele is very popular in central America, having broken into El Salvador politics away from traditional parties. The social-media savvy Bukele became famous globally first for making cryptocurrency adoption the official policy in September 2021. Under him, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. Bukele invested public funds into the cryptocurrency and envisioned a Bitcoin City, that would be powered by geothermal energy from volcanoes. Bukele argued that the move would promote financial inclusion, increase the efficiency of remittances and boost private investments. His move attracted digial nomads and crypto investors for some time to El Salvador. &nbsp;The IMF and financial analysts warned of fiscal risk and volatility, which were proven in later years as Bitcoin prices plummeted to record lows before recovering. The massive fluctuations in Bitcoin value led Bukele to amend the law in subsequent years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bukele-proposes-prisoner-exchange-with-venezuela-8984084/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/bukele-proposes-prisoner-exchange-with-venezuela-8984084/embed</a></p><h2>Bukele is known for tough crackdown on gangs and crime in El Salvador</h2><p>Bukele's signature initiative has been a massive crackdown on gang violence. He declared a state of emergency, which has been extended repeatedly since 2022, to fight crime. At least 75,000 people have been arrested, often without formal charges, under Bukele's anti-crime policies.&nbsp;</p><p>The crackdown led to a decline in homicide rates, but rights groups have raised alarm over violations of due process, and mass detentions. Last December, Amnesty International slammed the alleged “gradual replacement of gang violence with state violence.”&nbsp;</p><p>There have been allegations of abuse in overcrowded prisons of El Salvador. In order to address this, Bukele in 2022 inaugurated a 40,000-capacity Terrorism Confinement Center, a maximum security prison in Tecolucar.</p><h2>Bukele's 'perpetual rule' move criticised</h2><p>Critics have accused Bukele and his supporters of trampling on democracy, with opposition MP Marcela Villatoro saying, “Today, democracy has died in El Salvador.” "The day before vacation, without debate, without informing the public, in a single legislative vote, they changed the political system to allow the president to perpetuate himself in power indefinitely and we continue to follow the well-travelled path of autocrats," said Noah Bullock, executive director of human rights group Cristosal.</p><p>Despite international criticism, Bukele enjoys high approval ratings in El Salvador, where many citizens see him as restoring order and national pride.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The changes will also shorten Bukele’s current term by two years, so that the presidential, legislative, and municipal elections cuold be held together in 2027. The move is being slammed by critics as establishing one-party rule

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele can potentially rule perpetually, as the central American country's legislature has just approved constitutional reforms that scrapped presidential term limits. The term length will increase from five to six years and the next election is moved forward to 2027, reports said on Friday (Aug 1). The changes will also shorten Bukele’s current term by two years, so that the presidential, legislative, and municipal elections cuold be held together in 2027. The move is being slammed by critics as establishing one-party rule. How Bukele is cementing his rule in El Salvador The El Salvador Congress passed the reform with Bukele’s 57 allies backing it, while only three opposition members voted against the move. "Thank you for making history, fellow deputies," said Ernesto Castro, president of the Legislative Assembly from Bukele’s New Ideas party, after the vote. Bukele, the 44-year-old leader known for gangster crackdowns and love for cryptocurrency, has already won a second term last year despite constitutional prohibitions. In 2021, El Salvador’s top court, which is stacked with Bukele-backed judges, ruled that it was his “human right to run again.” Who is Nayib Bukele, the social media-savvy, crypto-loving populist president of El Salvador? First elected in 2019, Nayib Bukele is very popular in central America, having broken into El Salvador politics away from traditional parties. The social-media savvy Bukele became famous globally first for making cryptocurrency adoption the official policy in September 2021. Under him, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. Bukele invested public funds into the cryptocurrency and envisioned a Bitcoin City, that would be powered by geothermal energy from volcanoes. Bukele argued that the move would promote financial inclusion, increase the efficiency of remittances and boost private investments. His move attracted digial nomads and crypto investors for some time to El Salvador. The IMF and financial analysts warned of fiscal risk and volatility, which were proven in later years as Bitcoin prices plummeted to record lows before recovering. The massive fluctuations in Bitcoin value led Bukele to amend the law in subsequent years. https://www.wionews.com/videos/bukele-proposes-prisoner-exchange-with-venezuela-8984084/embed Bukele is known for tough crackdown on gangs and crime in El Salvador Bukele's signature initiative has been a massive crackdown on gang violence. He declared a state of emergency, which has been extended repeatedly since 2022, to fight crime. At least 75,000 people have been arrested, often without formal charges, under Bukele's anti-crime policies. The crackdown led to a decline in homicide rates, but rights groups have raised alarm over violations of due process, and mass detentions. Last December, Amnesty International slammed the alleged “gradual replacement of gang violence with state violence.” There have been allegations of abuse in overcrowded prisons of El Salvador. In order to address this, Bukele in 2022 inaugurated a 40,000-capacity Terrorism Confinement Center, a maximum security prison in Tecolucar. Bukele's 'perpetual rule' move criticised Critics have accused Bukele and his supporters of trampling on democracy, with opposition MP Marcela Villatoro saying, “Today, democracy has died in El Salvador.” "The day before vacation, without debate, without informing the public, in a single legislative vote, they changed the political system to allow the president to perpetuate himself in power indefinitely and we continue to follow the well-travelled path of autocrats," said Noah Bullock, executive director of human rights group Cristosal. Despite international criticism, Bukele enjoys high approval ratings in El Salvador, where many citizens see him as restoring order and national pride.

<p>The changes will also shorten Bukele’s current term by two years, so that the presidential, legislative, and municipal elections cuold be held together in 2027. The move is being slammed by critics as establishing one-party rule</p>

A Central American dictator? El Salvador just ENABLED gang-busting, crypto-loving president Bukele to potentially ‘rule for life’

<p>During a vote in the Senate on two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel on Wednesday, Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren stumbled on the House floor. In a rare moment of Bipartisanship, Republican Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and John Barrasso of Wyoming offered assistance to help. Warren got up with assistance from Cruz.&nbsp;</p><p>The fall drew attention from social media, with many hinting at her age. Republican commentators mocked the slip, drawing resonance with Joe Biden's slips. Despite falling, she got up swiftly with the help of Senator Cruz and went on with her duties. She voted for blocking the support of arms sales, a motion which was brought in by Senator Bernie Sanders. Despite talks about her age, she is far younger at 76 years of age, than the oldest US Senator Chuck Grassley, of Republican, at 91 years of age.&nbsp;</p>

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Democrat Senator, Elizabeth Warren, stumbled on the House floor during a vote of the House to block arms sales to Israel; however, she got up with the help of Republicans and continued with her participation in the Senate voting agenda.

During a vote in the Senate on two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel on Wednesday, Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren stumbled on the House floor. In a rare moment of Bipartisanship, Republican Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and John Barrasso of Wyoming offered assistance to help. Warren got up with assistance from Cruz. The fall drew attention from social media, with many hinting at her age. Republican commentators mocked the slip, drawing resonance with Joe Biden's slips. Despite falling, she got up swiftly with the help of Senator Cruz and went on with her duties. She voted for blocking the support of arms sales, a motion which was brought in by Senator Bernie Sanders. Despite talks about her age, she is far younger at 76 years of age, than the oldest US Senator Chuck Grassley, of Republican, at 91 years of age.

<p>Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren stumbled on the House floor during a vote of the House to block arms sales to Israel; however, she got up with the help of Republicans and continued with her participation in the Senate voting agenda.</p>

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<p>The story of Babydoll Archi continues to baffle the world. This person who doesn't even exist has been making headlines for weeks now. She is an Instagrammer who dances seductively to Romanian songs, shares space with adult entertainment stars and managed to double her following within a few days. The content she served was borderline salacious and erotic. This pulled over a million people to her page. Babydoll Archi was trending, and everyone wanted to dive into her world. However, the person whose face was splashed across social media was oblivious to all the fame she was garnering. The woman everyone was watching wasn't doing any of it. Someone had stolen her identity and created an almost pornographic persona that everyone wanted to get a bite of. Archita Phukan is a married woman living in Dibrugarh, Assam. She had no idea what was happening on the internet. Someone had taken her face and used AI to whip up a social media personality who was basically seducing people. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/swedish-company-gives-masturbation-break-to-its-staff-1753760328714"><strong>'An apple a day...': A Swedish company gives 30-minute masturbation break to its staff. Here's why</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Babydoll Archi, an AI deepfake who was killing it on social media</strong></h2><p>Babydoll Archi danced seductively in a red saree to Dame Un Grr, a Romanian song. Then she was seen in a photo posted on the platform alongside American adult film star Kendra Lust. Both these things proved to be her ticket to fame, and her following swelled to 1.4 million on Instagram. The mirror shattered when someone reached the Dibrugarh police station with a complaint - someone was using the man's sister's name and face online. This was Babydoll Archi. The woman, Archita Phukan, was not on social media. Then, who was the woman who went viral? Investigations led the police to Pratim Bora, Phukan's ex-boyfriend and a mechanical engineer. It was a case of revenge porn. Bora took the woman's photos and used ChatGPT and Dzine to create a fake digital identity. Senior Police Officer Sizal Agarwal confirmed that Bora came up with the idea to humiliate the woman. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cia-paid-prostitutes-to-lure-men-into-a-brothel-and-drug-them-as-part-of-a-mind-control-research-program-1753955070830"><strong>CIA wanted to control people's minds. So it had sex workers lure men into a fake brothel and drug them with LSD</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pattaya-indian-men-refuse-to-pay-sex-worker-claiming-she-misled-them-about-her-figure-1753503731343"><strong>Indian men refuse to pay sex worker in Pattaya claiming she misled them about her figure</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Babydoll Archi's page was verified, even though the seductive persona was fake</strong></h2><p>He started the page in 2020, posting edited photos with the woman's face. As AI advanced, so did Bora's tactics. He used more advanced tools to upgrade the content. He created entire videos showing the woman in provocative scenarios. The red saree dance got her a blue tick; she was verified, despite not being real. Once she was seen with Kendra Lust, everyone speculated that the woman could be entering the American adult entertainment industry. However, she didn't even know that she had posed with Lust. She came to know about the endeavours when mainstream media started talking about Babydoll Archi. She had her face, but who was she? On July 11, the family showed the police images and screenshots. They reached out to Instagram to know who owned the account. She had no idea who it could be. The police arrested Bora on July 12. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/doomsday-bunker-ai-can-cause-world-wars-1747723679696"><strong>Can AI trigger 'end-time event'? Man behind ChatGPT fears so, called for doomsday bunker</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Questions raised on AI and what it is even useful for</strong></h2><p>They seized laptops, mobile phones, hard drives, and bank documents. He is estimated to have made Rs 10 lakh from his online activities, posting 282 times as Babydoll Archi. He even ran paid subscriptions via a Linktree platform. Babydoll Archi was not the only account he had made. “He had more than 3,000 subscriptions,” Agarwal said. There were multiple Gmail accounts and aliases. The Instagram page underwent numerous name changes as well, the latest one being Amira Ishtara. With evolving AI technology, deepfakes are becoming more and more real. It is extremely hard to tell the fake apart from the real. Criminals are using AI to forge voices to bleed people of millions of rupees. Is this what tech bosses envisioned when AI was created? Things are only going to get worse from here, and it's time someone takes steps to ensure this does not happen.</p>

Babydoll Archi was seducing people online, but no one knew who she was. The woman who supposedly was the artist did not even know about the steamy videos and photos of her on Instagram. It was all because of AI from hell. 

The story of Babydoll Archi continues to baffle the world. This person who doesn't even exist has been making headlines for weeks now. She is an Instagrammer who dances seductively to Romanian songs, shares space with adult entertainment stars and managed to double her following within a few days. The content she served was borderline salacious and erotic. This pulled over a million people to her page. Babydoll Archi was trending, and everyone wanted to dive into her world. However, the person whose face was splashed across social media was oblivious to all the fame she was garnering. The woman everyone was watching wasn't doing any of it. Someone had stolen her identity and created an almost pornographic persona that everyone wanted to get a bite of. Archita Phukan is a married woman living in Dibrugarh, Assam. She had no idea what was happening on the internet. Someone had taken her face and used AI to whip up a social media personality who was basically seducing people. Also Read: 'An apple a day...': A Swedish company gives 30-minute masturbation break to its staff. Here's why Babydoll Archi, an AI deepfake who was killing it on social media Babydoll Archi danced seductively in a red saree to Dame Un Grr, a Romanian song. Then she was seen in a photo posted on the platform alongside American adult film star Kendra Lust. Both these things proved to be her ticket to fame, and her following swelled to 1.4 million on Instagram. The mirror shattered when someone reached the Dibrugarh police station with a complaint - someone was using the man's sister's name and face online. This was Babydoll Archi. The woman, Archita Phukan, was not on social media. Then, who was the woman who went viral? Investigations led the police to Pratim Bora, Phukan's ex-boyfriend and a mechanical engineer. It was a case of revenge porn. Bora took the woman's photos and used ChatGPT and Dzine to create a fake digital identity. Senior Police Officer Sizal Agarwal confirmed that Bora came up with the idea to humiliate the woman. Also Read: CIA wanted to control people's minds. So it had sex workers lure men into a fake brothel and drug them with LSD Also Read: Indian men refuse to pay sex worker in Pattaya claiming she misled them about her figure Babydoll Archi's page was verified, even though the seductive persona was fake He started the page in 2020, posting edited photos with the woman's face. As AI advanced, so did Bora's tactics. He used more advanced tools to upgrade the content. He created entire videos showing the woman in provocative scenarios. The red saree dance got her a blue tick; she was verified, despite not being real. Once she was seen with Kendra Lust, everyone speculated that the woman could be entering the American adult entertainment industry. However, she didn't even know that she had posed with Lust. She came to know about the endeavours when mainstream media started talking about Babydoll Archi. She had her face, but who was she? On July 11, the family showed the police images and screenshots. They reached out to Instagram to know who owned the account. She had no idea who it could be. The police arrested Bora on July 12. Also Read: Can AI trigger 'end-time event'? Man behind ChatGPT fears so, called for doomsday bunker Questions raised on AI and what it is even useful for They seized laptops, mobile phones, hard drives, and bank documents. He is estimated to have made Rs 10 lakh from his online activities, posting 282 times as Babydoll Archi. He even ran paid subscriptions via a Linktree platform. Babydoll Archi was not the only account he had made. “He had more than 3,000 subscriptions,” Agarwal said. There were multiple Gmail accounts and aliases. The Instagram page underwent numerous name changes as well, the latest one being Amira Ishtara. With evolving AI technology, deepfakes are becoming more and more real. It is extremely hard to tell the fake apart from the real. Criminals are using AI to forge voices to bleed people of millions of rupees. Is this what tech bosses envisioned when AI was created? Things are only going to get worse from here, and it's time someone takes steps to ensure this does not happen.

<p>Babydoll Archi was seducing people online, but no one knew who she was. The woman who supposedly was the artist didn't even know about the steamy videos and photos of her on Instagram. It was all because of AI from hell.&nbsp;</p>

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