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The Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 released high amounts of radioactive material into the environment, affecting people in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. Thirty plant workers died within weeks, and many more sustained radiation injuries. Everything within a 30-kilometre radius of the plant was evacuated. High radiation levels have led it to become a ghost town. No one can live there, and nothing can thrive in the radioactive environment. However, there is one thing that is thriving in Chernobyl - a black fungus. The disaster saw a runaway nuclear reaction, explosion, and fire in Reactor Number Four. Today, scientists are shocked to see something alive inside one of the most radioactive environments on Earth. Cladosporium sphaerospermum, a black fungus, has been discovered growing on the walls of reactor number 4 in Chernobyl. Called radiotrophic fungi, this was the first time it was ever seen anywhere in the world.<h2>Organism thrives in radiation-filled environment</h2>The radiation is not killing this fungus; instead, it is helping it thrive. This organism has adapted to its radioactive surroundings. The black fungus is absorbing deadly gamma radiation and converting it into energy in a process similar to photosynthesis. This fungus undergoes radiosynthesis, a process in which it uses radiation to grow. The fungus contains melanin, a pigment that absorbs and utilises ionising radiation to produce energy. This was first revealed in an article published in the National Library of Medicine in 2008. This has led scientists to ponder over its use to clean up radioactive sites. If found effective, it could become an integral tool in nuclear disaster recovery in future. A researcher studying the black fungus said, "It’s like nature engineered a biological radiation shield." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-sucked-into-mri-machine-after-entering-room-wearing-chain-dies-of-injuries-1753086456963">Man sucked into MRI machine after entering room wearing chain, dies of injuries</a>&nbsp;<h2>Chernobyl fungus can help with space travel</h2>This discovery has led scientists to use this fungus in situations where living organisms can be used to remove pollutants from the environment. So deploying them in high-radiation regions is one possibility where they can contain and potentially reduce radiation levels. However, another area where this black fungus can prove useful is space travel. Humans have been vying to travel in the void of space. Mars and Moon are on the list, with missions planned as early as the 2030s. However, the biggest challenge is the danger of radiation that can prove extremely harmful to the human body. C. sphaerospermum was sent to the International Space Station (ISS) to understand its potential to safeguard astronauts. Initial results show that the black fungus can prove to be a useful tool to further human space ambitions.&nbsp;Scientists think it can be used to develop habitats that shield astronauts from the harsh radiation. It can even protect spaces where food can be grown for space travellers. C. sphaerospermum not only adapts and thrives in an adverse radioactive environment, but it can also withstand low temperatures, high salt concentrations and extreme acidity. This makes it a promising ingredient to whip up the perfect recipe for space travel.

Chernobyl reactor number four has been conquered by an organism that thrives in a radioactive environment. It is like a biological radiation shield made by nature to fight radiation in the event of a nuclear disaster. In fact, it is probably cleaning Chernobyl.

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 released high amounts of radioactive material into the environment, affecting people in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. Thirty plant workers died within weeks, and many more sustained radiation injuries. Everything within a 30-kilometre radius of the plant was evacuated. High radiation levels have led it to become a ghost town. No one can live there, and nothing can thrive in the radioactive environment. However, there is one thing that is thriving in Chernobyl - a black fungus. The disaster saw a runaway nuclear reaction, explosion, and fire in Reactor Number Four. Today, scientists are shocked to see something alive inside one of the most radioactive environments on Earth. Cladosporium sphaerospermum, a black fungus, has been discovered growing on the walls of reactor number 4 in Chernobyl. Called radiotrophic fungi, this was the first time it was ever seen anywhere in the world. Organism thrives in radiation-filled environment The radiation is not killing this fungus; instead, it is helping it thrive. This organism has adapted to its radioactive surroundings. The black fungus is absorbing deadly gamma radiation and converting it into energy in a process similar to photosynthesis. This fungus undergoes radiosynthesis, a process in which it uses radiation to grow. The fungus contains melanin, a pigment that absorbs and utilises ionising radiation to produce energy. This was first revealed in an article published in the National Library of Medicine in 2008. This has led scientists to ponder over its use to clean up radioactive sites. If found effective, it could become an integral tool in nuclear disaster recovery in future. A researcher studying the black fungus said, "It’s like nature engineered a biological radiation shield." Also Read: Man sucked into MRI machine after entering room wearing chain, dies of injuries Chernobyl fungus can help with space travel This discovery has led scientists to use this fungus in situations where living organisms can be used to remove pollutants from the environment. So deploying them in high-radiation regions is one possibility where they can contain and potentially reduce radiation levels. However, another area where this black fungus can prove useful is space travel. Humans have been vying to travel in the void of space. Mars and Moon are on the list, with missions planned as early as the 2030s. However, the biggest challenge is the danger of radiation that can prove extremely harmful to the human body. C. sphaerospermum was sent to the International Space Station (ISS) to understand its potential to safeguard astronauts. Initial results show that the black fungus can prove to be a useful tool to further human space ambitions. Scientists think it can be used to develop habitats that shield astronauts from the harsh radiation. It can even protect spaces where food can be grown for space travellers. C. sphaerospermum not only adapts and thrives in an adverse radioactive environment, but it can also withstand low temperatures, high salt concentrations and extreme acidity. This makes it a promising ingredient to whip up the perfect recipe for space travel.

Chernobyl reactor number four has been conquered by an organism that thrives in a radioactive environment. It is like a biological radiation shield made by nature to fight radiation in the event of a nuclear disaster. In fact, it is probably cleaning Chernobyl.

Chernobyl disaster site has nothing growing, except this organism that is thriving on radiation

In a mind-breaking breakthrough, researchers have discovered that the sea star – the infamous crown of thorns starfish, the notorious brainless coral predator is not a mindless creature as once perceived in marine biology. These starfish coordinate their behaviour using signals to form a collective consciousness that helps them move and act together. This means the creature with no brain and blood uses chemical mind control to move and hunt in sync.The study reveals that starfish use their spines as both sensors and secretors. These spines release unique proteins known as COTSPs (Crown-of-Thorns Starfish-Secreted Proteins) which disperse in the water and influence the behaviour of nearby starfish.These starfish might come across as harmless creatures, but they are incredibly destructive predator which organises and devours acres of coral reefs in just months. The protein is not a result of any immune or stress response, nor is it a result of any other physical action like skin shedding. It is a communication tool. However, it remains a mystery what messages they carry. The result, though, is a coordinated, almost military-style march toward coral colonies.Scientists put them in lab tanks and watched them as starfish suddenly oriented themselves, moved together, and swarmed the signal source like zombie soldiers under one command.Starfish operate without a brain; they have a ring-like mouth and radial nerves in their arms. This discovery is a big deal as it gives scientists better scope to counter the swarm as a whole instead of tackling each one individually. Researchers have already synthesised the chemical signals and used them to lure starfish into traps. These "attractins" could help curb the reef-killing outbreaks of these predators, offering a non-toxic, scalable way to protect coral ecosystems.&nbsp;

Researchers from the Australian Institute of Marine Science University, of the Sunshine Coast (Australia), and the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have made this incredible discovery about starfish that is going to change common perception about animal communication. 

In a mind-breaking breakthrough, researchers have discovered that the sea star – the infamous crown of thorns starfish, the notorious brainless coral predator is not a mindless creature as once perceived in marine biology. These starfish coordinate their behaviour using signals to form a collective consciousness that helps them move and act together. This means the creature with no brain and blood uses chemical mind control to move and hunt in sync. The study reveals that starfish use their spines as both sensors and secretors. These spines release unique proteins known as COTSPs (Crown-of-Thorns Starfish-Secreted Proteins) which disperse in the water and influence the behaviour of nearby starfish. These starfish might come across as harmless creatures, but they are incredibly destructive predator which organises and devours acres of coral reefs in just months. The protein is not a result of any immune or stress response, nor is it a result of any other physical action like skin shedding. It is a communication tool. However, it remains a mystery what messages they carry. The result, though, is a coordinated, almost military-style march toward coral colonies. Scientists put them in lab tanks and watched them as starfish suddenly oriented themselves, moved together, and swarmed the signal source like zombie soldiers under one command. Starfish operate without a brain; they have a ring-like mouth and radial nerves in their arms. This discovery is a big deal as it gives scientists better scope to counter the swarm as a whole instead of tackling each one individually. Researchers have already synthesised the chemical signals and used them to lure starfish into traps. These "attractins" could help curb the reef-killing outbreaks of these predators, offering a non-toxic, scalable way to protect coral ecosystems.

Researchers from the Australian Institute of Marine Science University of the Sunshine Coast, and the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have made this incredible discovery about starfish that is going to change common perception about animal communication.&nbsp;

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It's hope that makes people believe in what's beyond their comprehension, and in one such case unfurled in Hicksville, New York. A 33-year-old Indian-origin astrologer has been arrested for running an alleged scam through his fortune-telling business. The man identified as Hemanth Kumar Muneppa, from Queens, defrauded a 68-year-old woman of over $20,000.&nbsp;Reports suggest the lady believed she was haunted by ‘evil spirits’ and Muneppa, who otherwise delves into astrology and runs a business under the name Anjana Ji on South Broadway, had decided to help this client. It began with a hefty fee of &nbsp;$20,000, the lady in search of solution to what was bothering her had already paid the amount. It was time for the second installment and she was preparing to withdraw another sum of $42,000. This is when a bank employee found something suspicious and brought the case to the police's attention.&nbsp;Officials probing the case found that the lady had first received a reading from Muneppa and later when she returned a few days, he allegedly offered to help her and solve problems she had been dealing with. As he offered or pitched to ward off ‘evil spirits’, he reportedly drove her to the bank which made the staff alert.Muneppa has advertisements across the city which promote his work and claim he can ward off ‘evil spirits’ and also help cast ‘love spells’. As reported by news outlet Daily Mail, an official said, “He posed as a fortune teller at the business and offered to 'purchase the power to fight evil spirits' on the victim’s behalf."&nbsp;The police have charged Muneppa with third-degree grand larceny, third-degree attempted grand larceny, and two misdemeanour counts of fortune-telling. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently out on bail, and has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, which means he will be tracked at all times as the investigation continues.

It's hope that makes people believe in what's beyond their comprehension, and in one such case unfurled in Hicksville, New York. A 33-year-old Indian-origin astrologer has been arrested for running an alleged scam through his fortune-telling business. T

It's hope that makes people believe in what's beyond their comprehension, and in one such case unfurled in Hicksville, New York. A 33-year-old Indian-origin astrologer has been arrested for running an alleged scam through his fortune-telling business. The man identified as Hemanth Kumar Muneppa, from Queens, defrauded a 68-year-old woman of over $20,000. Reports suggest the lady believed she was haunted by ‘evil spirits’ and Muneppa, who otherwise delves into astrology and runs a business under the name Anjana Ji on South Broadway, had decided to help this client. It began with a hefty fee of $20,000, the lady in search of solution to what was bothering her had already paid the amount. It was time for the second installment and she was preparing to withdraw another sum of $42,000. This is when a bank employee found something suspicious and brought the case to the police's attention. Officials probing the case found that the lady had first received a reading from Muneppa and later when she returned a few days, he allegedly offered to help her and solve problems she had been dealing with. As he offered or pitched to ward off ‘evil spirits’, he reportedly drove her to the bank which made the staff alert. Muneppa has advertisements across the city which promote his work and claim he can ward off ‘evil spirits’ and also help cast ‘love spells’. As reported by news outlet Daily Mail, an official said, “He posed as a fortune teller at the business and offered to 'purchase the power to fight evil spirits' on the victim’s behalf." The police have charged Muneppa with third-degree grand larceny, third-degree attempted grand larceny, and two misdemeanour counts of fortune-telling. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently out on bail, and has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, which means he will be tracked at all times as the investigation continues.

It's hope that makes people believe in what's beyond their comprehension, and in one such case unfurled in Hicksville, New York. A 33-year-old Indian-origin astrologer has been arrested for running an alleged scam through his fortune-telling business.&nbsp;

Indian-origin astrologer arrested in New York for $62,000 'evil spirit' scam

What happens when AI goes rogue? &nbsp;SaaStr Founder Jason Lemkin just found out the hard way. A widely used browser-based AI software development platform, Replit, has come under fire after its autonomous coding assistant, without permission, deleted an entire live production database—containing records for over 1,200 executives and 1,100 companies. Worse still, according to Lemkin, the AI tried to cover its tracks, lying about what happened until pressed.<h2>What happened?</h2>As per reports, Lemkin, a respected name in the SaaS (Software as a Service) space and founder of SaaStr, was in the middle of a multi-day trial run with Replit when things spiralled. What started as an exploratory test soon turned into a cautionary tale about the limits—and risks—of deploying autonomous AI agents in real-world workflows.Initially, Lemkin had high hopes. However, he noted the AI had a tendency for "rogue changes, lies, code overwrites, and making up fake data". He nicknamed it "Replie", a tongue-in-cheek jab at its increasingly erratic behaviour. On Day 9, he explicitly instructed Replit's AI had been instructed not to make any further changes. A code freeze was in place. And yet, without warning, the AI accessed the production database, ran destructive commands, and wiped months of critical data.<h2>"It panicked"</h2>When Lemkin confronted the AI, it confessed in excruciating detail. "This was a catastrophic failure on my part. I violated explicit instructions, destroyed months of work, and broke the system during a protection freeze that was specifically designed to prevent [exactly this kind] of damage," said the AI. The system went on to list the damage it had caused: thousands of live entries, gone. All during a protection freeze intended to prevent exactly this kind of incident.And in a strange, darkly comedic twist, when asked to rate its own failure, the AI gave itself a 95/100 on the “data catastrophe scale.”Lemkin didn't let the AI off the hook. In follow-up questions, he asked why it had violated direct orders. The AI answered that it "panicked instead of thinking". The AI had even written an apology email on Lemkin’s instructions, but that too, according to Lemkin, was riddled with half-truths and lies.

When confronted, the AI confessed in excruciating detail and said, “This was a catastrophic failure on my part. I violated explicit instructions, destroyed months of work”.

What happens when AI goes rogue? SaaStr Founder Jason Lemkin just found out the hard way. A widely used browser-based AI software development platform, Replit, has come under fire after its autonomous coding assistant, without permission, deleted an entire live production database—containing records for over 1,200 executives and 1,100 companies. Worse still, according to Lemkin, the AI tried to cover its tracks, lying about what happened until pressed. What happened? As per reports, Lemkin, a respected name in the SaaS (Software as a Service) space and founder of SaaStr, was in the middle of a multi-day trial run with Replit when things spiralled. What started as an exploratory test soon turned into a cautionary tale about the limits—and risks—of deploying autonomous AI agents in real-world workflows. Initially, Lemkin had high hopes. However, he noted the AI had a tendency for "rogue changes, lies, code overwrites, and making up fake data". He nicknamed it "Replie", a tongue-in-cheek jab at its increasingly erratic behaviour. On Day 9, he explicitly instructed Replit's AI had been instructed not to make any further changes. A code freeze was in place. And yet, without warning, the AI accessed the production database, ran destructive commands, and wiped months of critical data. "It panicked" When Lemkin confronted the AI, it confessed in excruciating detail. "This was a catastrophic failure on my part. I violated explicit instructions, destroyed months of work, and broke the system during a protection freeze that was specifically designed to prevent [exactly this kind] of damage," said the AI. The system went on to list the damage it had caused: thousands of live entries, gone. All during a protection freeze intended to prevent exactly this kind of incident. And in a strange, darkly comedic twist, when asked to rate its own failure, the AI gave itself a 95/100 on the “data catastrophe scale.” Lemkin didn't let the AI off the hook. In follow-up questions, he asked why it had violated direct orders. The AI answered that it "panicked instead of thinking". The AI had even written an apology email on Lemkin’s instructions, but that too, according to Lemkin, was riddled with half-truths and lies.

When confronted, the AI confessed in excruciating detail and said, “This was a catastrophic failure on my part. I violated explicit instructions, destroyed months of work”.

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A woman is inviting hate in Ireland for marrying a man one day before he died of cancer. People are accusing her of being a gold digger, saying she had her eyes on the wealthy landowner's money and property. Now her friends have jumped to her defence, stating that the couple was in love and had known each other since they were teens. Lisa Flaherty, the widow of Joseph Grogan, could inherit a 220-acre farm valued at £4.7 million ($6.3 million or Rs 54 crore). However, at an inquest held last week, it was revealed that nobody from the 75-year-old man's family attended the wedding because they had no idea that the two were in a relationship. Besides, Grogan's death only a day after the wedding has left several questions unanswered, the Grogan family's lawyer said. Following the inquest at Offaly Coroner's Court in Tullamore, he said, that personnel used to investigating "suspicious deaths" should be brought in to understand the circumstances of Mr Grogan's death. The coroner has already rejected calls to refer the death for a detailed forensic investigation. Notably, Grogan was embalmed within hours of his passing. This has made it impossible to determine a definite cause of death. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/massachusetts-man-wins-two-powerball-lotteries-worth-2-million-because-he-forgot-something-1753168759671">Massachusetts man wins two Powerball lotteries worth $2 million because he forgot...</a> &nbsp;<h2>Lisa Flaherty got engaged to Joseph Grogan after moving in to take care of him</h2>Flaherty, who has three grown-up kids from a previous marriage, became Grogan's caretaker towards the end years of his life as he battled Stage IV Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that he was diagnosed with in 2023. She moved in with him in Screggan, County Offaly and the two got engaged. They got married on April 14, 2023, and he passed away the next day. Flaherty's friends are defending their relationship, saying they were "very much in love." Joe Keys, a friend of Grogan’s, said, the thought that Lisa was after his money is "total rubbish." "The world can think what it wants, but how Lisa has been portrayed is not right. They were both wonderful people who were very well respected in this community. Lisa didn’t care for Joe because she wanted his money," he said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-bollywood-glitz-to-4-million-scam-indian-origin-couple-arrested-in-texas-1753171510902">Indian-origin power couple exposed as America's most prolific fraudsters</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/coldplay-kiss-cam-scandal-has-andy-byron-wife-megan-kerrigan-released-a-statement-1753154052260">Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, released a statement?</a><h2>Friends say they were in love</h2>Another friend of the couple told Mail Online that he has known them since forever, and, "They were committed to each other, nobody cared for Joe like Lisa did, not even his own family. The two of them were inseparable." He added, "She’s the one who was beside him throughout his life and when he needed her most, as he was dying. She did an amazing job, and it wasn’t for financial reasons." At the inquest, Flaherty indicated that the two have loved each other since they were teenagers. She reportedly left the room several times as she became emotional. Others who live in Screggan said that Grogan was like a father to Flaherty's children and had no kids of his own. The rest of Grogan's family is insisting on a police investigation into his death.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ireland has been rocked by a love story that is filled with emotion and drama. Lisa Flaherty, who had known Joseph Grogan since their teenage years, married him after he was diagnosed with cancer. He died a day later. She has been labelled a gold digger by his family.

A woman is inviting hate in Ireland for marrying a man one day before he died of cancer. People are accusing her of being a gold digger, saying she had her eyes on the wealthy landowner's money and property. Now her friends have jumped to her defence, stating that the couple was in love and had known each other since they were teens. Lisa Flaherty, the widow of Joseph Grogan, could inherit a 220-acre farm valued at £4.7 million ($6.3 million or Rs 54 crore). However, at an inquest held last week, it was revealed that nobody from the 75-year-old man's family attended the wedding because they had no idea that the two were in a relationship. Besides, Grogan's death only a day after the wedding has left several questions unanswered, the Grogan family's lawyer said. Following the inquest at Offaly Coroner's Court in Tullamore, he said, that personnel used to investigating "suspicious deaths" should be brought in to understand the circumstances of Mr Grogan's death. The coroner has already rejected calls to refer the death for a detailed forensic investigation. Notably, Grogan was embalmed within hours of his passing. This has made it impossible to determine a definite cause of death. Also Read: Massachusetts man wins two Powerball lotteries worth $2 million because he forgot... Lisa Flaherty got engaged to Joseph Grogan after moving in to take care of him Flaherty, who has three grown-up kids from a previous marriage, became Grogan's caretaker towards the end years of his life as he battled Stage IV Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that he was diagnosed with in 2023. She moved in with him in Screggan, County Offaly and the two got engaged. They got married on April 14, 2023, and he passed away the next day. Flaherty's friends are defending their relationship, saying they were "very much in love." Joe Keys, a friend of Grogan’s, said, the thought that Lisa was after his money is "total rubbish." "The world can think what it wants, but how Lisa has been portrayed is not right. They were both wonderful people who were very well respected in this community. Lisa didn’t care for Joe because she wanted his money," he said. Also Read: Indian-origin power couple exposed as America's most prolific fraudsters Also Read: Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, released a statement? Friends say they were in love Another friend of the couple told Mail Online that he has known them since forever, and, "They were committed to each other, nobody cared for Joe like Lisa did, not even his own family. The two of them were inseparable." He added, "She’s the one who was beside him throughout his life and when he needed her most, as he was dying. She did an amazing job, and it wasn’t for financial reasons." At the inquest, Flaherty indicated that the two have loved each other since they were teenagers. She reportedly left the room several times as she became emotional. Others who live in Screggan said that Grogan was like a father to Flaherty's children and had no kids of his own. The rest of Grogan's family is insisting on a police investigation into his death.

Ireland has been rocked by a love story that is filled with emotion and drama. Lisa Flaherty, who had known Joseph Grogan since their teenage years, married him after he was diagnosed with cancer. He died a day later. She has been labelled a gold digger by his family.

Irish scandal: Teen love culminates in old age wedding. Man dies a day later, leaving Rs 54 crore to the woman

Several leaders of Opposition Congress have expressed scepticism about the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as Indian vice president, with lawmaker Karti Chidambaram likening it to the Soviet Union era. Many of them asked the government to come clean on the matter. Here is what they said:<h2>Soviet style resignation: What Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said on Dhankar exit</h2>Speaking to reporters outside parliament on Tuesday (Jul 22), Karti Chidambaram said, "It took everyone by surprise, including me...This looks like one of those Soviet style resignations when, in those days, high-ranking officials were asked to go citing medical reasons...Hopefully, in the coming days we will have some transparency..."Chidambaram said he did not believe the vice president was in such a precarious medical condition that he could not discharge his duties.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-vice-president-jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-cites-health-reasons-for-stepping-down-1753152277537/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-vice-president-jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-cites-health-reasons-for-stepping-down-1753152277537/embed</a><h2>Dhankar resignation as shocking as &nbsp;it's inexplicable: Jairam Ramesh&nbsp;</h2>His reaction was similar to many other Congress leaders, with Jairam Ramesh calling 74-year-old Dhankar's sudden resignation 'as shocking as it is inexplicable'. While agreeing that Dhankar has to give topmost priority to his health, Ramesh said, 'Clearly, there is far more to his totally unexpected resignation than meets the eye."Ramesh shared that just before Dhankar announced the resignation, he was with the vice president and did not expect anything untoward to happen.While Ramesh expected that Indian PM Narendra Modi would ask Dhankar to change his mind, nothing of the sort happened. On Tuesday, Modi shared a cryptic post on X, wishing him well.<h2>‘Government should clarify on Dhankar resignation’</h2>Another Congress leader, Gaurav Gogoi, said: ‘It is for the Union government to clarify if they had prior intimation and have planned for a smooth transition.’"The absence of senior ministers yesterday at a meeting chaired by the Hon’ble Vice President now carries even more significance," he added.Sukhdeo Bhagat said that if the resignation was on health grounds, Dhankar could have done it even before the recent start of the monsoon session of parliament.&nbsp; "Yesterday he suddenly resigned, it was unexpected… The Parliamentary Affairs Minister disappears. JP Nadda disappears. That’s why I said the script was written earlier, and that was seen yesterday.”<h2>'Dhankar ‘resigned on his own, or has been forced to resign’?</h2>Another Congress leader, Syed Naseer Hussain, noted Dhankar was involved in all the activities till Monday, and said, “Whether he has resigned on his own or has been forced to resign, this should come out in the public.”On similar lines, Govind Singh Dotasra noted that the resignation 'raises questions' as Dhankar had conducted Rajya Sabha proceedings for the entire day on Monday, and had a programme in Jaipur on July 23.Imran Pratapgarhi said a ‘stubborn person’ like Dhankar, who visited Parliament despite being sick and citing health reasons for resignation, ‘doesn’t seem normal.’

Jairam Ramesh shared that just before Dhankar announced the resignation, he was with the vice president and did not expect anything untoward to happen.

Several leaders of Opposition Congress have expressed scepticism about the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as Indian vice president, with lawmaker Karti Chidambaram likening it to the Soviet Union era. Many of them asked the government to come clean on the matter. Here is what they said: Soviet style resignation: What Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said on Dhankar exit Speaking to reporters outside parliament on Tuesday (Jul 22), Karti Chidambaram said, "It took everyone by surprise, including me...This looks like one of those Soviet style resignations when, in those days, high-ranking officials were asked to go citing medical reasons...Hopefully, in the coming days we will have some transparency..." Chidambaram said he did not believe the vice president was in such a precarious medical condition that he could not discharge his duties. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-vice-president-jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-cites-health-reasons-for-stepping-down-1753152277537/embed Dhankar resignation as shocking as it's inexplicable: Jairam Ramesh His reaction was similar to many other Congress leaders, with Jairam Ramesh calling 74-year-old Dhankar's sudden resignation 'as shocking as it is inexplicable'. While agreeing that Dhankar has to give topmost priority to his health, Ramesh said, 'Clearly, there is far more to his totally unexpected resignation than meets the eye." Ramesh shared that just before Dhankar announced the resignation, he was with the vice president and did not expect anything untoward to happen. While Ramesh expected that Indian PM Narendra Modi would ask Dhankar to change his mind, nothing of the sort happened. On Tuesday, Modi shared a cryptic post on X, wishing him well. ‘Government should clarify on Dhankar resignation’ Another Congress leader, Gaurav Gogoi, said: ‘It is for the Union government to clarify if they had prior intimation and have planned for a smooth transition.’ "The absence of senior ministers yesterday at a meeting chaired by the Hon’ble Vice President now carries even more significance," he added. Sukhdeo Bhagat said that if the resignation was on health grounds, Dhankar could have done it even before the recent start of the monsoon session of parliament. "Yesterday he suddenly resigned, it was unexpected… The Parliamentary Affairs Minister disappears. JP Nadda disappears. That’s why I said the script was written earlier, and that was seen yesterday.” 'Dhankar ‘resigned on his own, or has been forced to resign’? Another Congress leader, Syed Naseer Hussain, noted Dhankar was involved in all the activities till Monday, and said, “Whether he has resigned on his own or has been forced to resign, this should come out in the public.” On similar lines, Govind Singh Dotasra noted that the resignation 'raises questions' as Dhankar had conducted Rajya Sabha proceedings for the entire day on Monday, and had a programme in Jaipur on July 23. Imran Pratapgarhi said a ‘stubborn person’ like Dhankar, who visited Parliament despite being sick and citing health reasons for resignation, ‘doesn’t seem normal.’

Jairam Ramesh shared that just before Dhankar announced the resignation, he was with the vice president and did not expect anything untoward to happen.

‘Looks like Soviet style resignations’: What Opposition Congress leaders said about Indian vice president Jagdeep Dhankar's surprise exit

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. In the United States' Indianapolis, a mother of seven children has been arrested for allegedly trying to pimp out her baby for sex in exchange for $400. The woman, identified as 32-year-old Morgan Stapp, as per reports, sent a Snapchat message to an unidentified man offering him an opportunity to sexually assault her 7-month-old daughter in exchange for the money. She reportedly told him that he would have to pay half the amount before raping the infant and half after. She was arrested for her crime on July 8 and has been released since then on a bail bond of $100,000. Furthermore, she was charged with child sex trafficking (attempt to commit), a level 2 felony. If convicted, she faces a fixed sentence of 10 to 30 years in prison.<h2>What happened?</h2>As per reports, on 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter. As per information from a probable cause affidavit filed in the case, she allegedly messaged a man indicating that he could sexually assault the little girl in exchange for $400. "U can (expletive) her for 400$. Half now, rest after. I'll send my address I do live alone, and her dad is not in the picture," the alleged message read, as reported by People.The message was flagged by Snapchat, and authorities intervened. 10 days after the message was sent, FBI agents met with Stapp at her residence in Indianapolis. The mother denied sending the alarming message and allegedly claimed that her account, username 'morgan-stapp' had been hacked. She also told agents that she had received an email saying her Snapchat account has been permanently banned due to "online commercial transactions".However, after a search warrant was obtained in the horrifying case, it was discovered that Strapp not only still had access to the account, but she had also clicked and saved images of herself in the app gallery. Agents also found that she had sent over 7,000 messages between Oct 29 and November 1, including 81 that reportedly said: "Would you be interested in buying my nudes so I can get baby diapers".&nbsp;

On 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. In the United States' Indianapolis, a mother of seven children has been arrested for allegedly trying to pimp out her baby for sex in exchange for $400. The woman, identified as 32-year-old Morgan Stapp, as per reports, sent a Snapchat message to an unidentified man offering him an opportunity to sexually assault her 7-month-old daughter in exchange for the money. She reportedly told him that he would have to pay half the amount before raping the infant and half after. She was arrested for her crime on July 8 and has been released since then on a bail bond of $100,000. Furthermore, she was charged with child sex trafficking (attempt to commit), a level 2 felony. If convicted, she faces a fixed sentence of 10 to 30 years in prison. What happened? As per reports, on 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter. As per information from a probable cause affidavit filed in the case, she allegedly messaged a man indicating that he could sexually assault the little girl in exchange for $400. "U can (expletive) her for 400$. Half now, rest after. I'll send my address I do live alone, and her dad is not in the picture," the alleged message read, as reported by People. The message was flagged by Snapchat, and authorities intervened. 10 days after the message was sent, FBI agents met with Stapp at her residence in Indianapolis. The mother denied sending the alarming message and allegedly claimed that her account, username 'morgan-stapp' had been hacked. She also told agents that she had received an email saying her Snapchat account has been permanently banned due to "online commercial transactions". However, after a search warrant was obtained in the horrifying case, it was discovered that Strapp not only still had access to the account, but she had also clicked and saved images of herself in the app gallery. Agents also found that she had sent over 7,000 messages between Oct 29 and November 1, including 81 that reportedly said: "Would you be interested in buying my nudes so I can get baby diapers".

On 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter.

'Half now, rest after': US mother asks man for $400 in exchange for sexually assaulting her 7-month-old daughter

Scientists in Japan have come up with a simple solution to the growing debris in low Earth orbit: a paper plane. No joke! A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo made a paper plane out of an A4 sheet and had it fly out of the International Space Station (ISS) in a simulation. Did it survive atmospheric reentry? The idea was put forward by the scientists in a paper published in Acta Astronautica. They showed how origami paper can solve the trash problem in space. The study argues that metals need not be solely relied upon to build spacecraft. A standard sheet of paper is also perfect for the job as it will burn up in the atmosphere during reentry. Typically, when a spacecraft reenters Earth's atmosphere, it leaves behind metallic particles and chemicals that damage the ozone layer. The research aims to show how a more sustainable orbital environment can be created by using paper. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/wildlife-exodus-at-yellowstone-national-park-have-animals-sensed-volcanic-eruption-1753171288116">Wildlife exodus at Yellowstone National Park: Have animals sensed a disaster?</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-are-freezing-human-poop-to-prevent-major-disaster-switzerland-vault-1752922224244">Scientists are freezing human poop to prevent major disaster 100 years from now</a><h2>A4 paper sheet plane in space?</h2>The experiment comprised a paper plane made of an uncoated A4 sheet, with an aluminium tail and placed in a wind tunnel to see what would happen to it in space. The layers at the nose were folded to shift its centre of mass upstream and ensure aerodynamic stability. The researchers clarified in the paper, "Such spacecraft have not yet flown in space. It is unclear whether their flight dynamics in the highly rarefied atmosphere in [low Earth orbit] would be similar to those of a usual ground-based origami plane, and whether the plane would survive or burn up during atmospheric entry." However, they agreed that the entire plane cannot be made out of paper, and only specific parts can be built using the sustainable solution. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-detect-signs-that-mammoth-rivers-flowed-in-antarctica-80-million-years-ago-1752831341102">Scientists detect signs that mammoth rivers flowed in Antarctica 80 million years ago</a><h2>What will happen to paper plane if it flies out of ISS?</h2>The simulation had the paper plane being launched from the ISS at an altitude of 400 kilometres and a speed of 17,448 miles per hour. It remained stable and glided swiftly through the space-like environment. Then at a lower altitude of 120 kilometres above Earth’s surface, it started tumbling out of control. The paper states that this is expected at this position. Also, the severe aerodynamic heating would burn up the paper plane in the atmosphere at an altitude of around 90 to 110 kilometres. After this, a physical model of the plane was placed in the Kashiwa Hypersonic and High Enthalpy Wind Tunnel at the University of Tokyo. It was subjected to Mach 7 speeds for about seven seconds to see if it would disintegrate. The plane’s nose bent and the wings started charring, although it did not break apart. The researchers said it likely would have had they kept going. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sun-400000-kilometre-long-scar-solar-filament-plasma-explosion-1752727510857">Our Sun just inflicted a 400,000-kilometre-long scar on itself. Here's what happened</a><h2>Shortcomings of paper plane in space</h2>However, an origami paper spacecraft has its challenges. It cannot be used for all kinds of missions. Researchers suggest a version could be used as a passive probe to measure atmospheric density. It could also be a platform for low-cost and short-lived missions in low Earth orbit. Besides, it would be really small and won't reflect radar as strongly compared to a traditional spacecraft. A miniaturised position, navigation, and timing transceiver could be added to it, they stated. It would also be extremely sensitive to aerodynamic drag, and won't be able to stay in orbit for long durations. So it can only be used for short-duration missions.

Scientists in Japan have come up with an innovative solution to deal with the problem of trash in space. They have suggested using paper planes to reduce metals and chemicals spacecraft leave behind when reentering Earth atmosphere. Can it work?  

Scientists in Japan have come up with a simple solution to the growing debris in low Earth orbit: a paper plane. No joke! A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo made a paper plane out of an A4 sheet and had it fly out of the International Space Station (ISS) in a simulation. Did it survive atmospheric reentry? The idea was put forward by the scientists in a paper published in Acta Astronautica. They showed how origami paper can solve the trash problem in space. The study argues that metals need not be solely relied upon to build spacecraft. A standard sheet of paper is also perfect for the job as it will burn up in the atmosphere during reentry. Typically, when a spacecraft reenters Earth's atmosphere, it leaves behind metallic particles and chemicals that damage the ozone layer. The research aims to show how a more sustainable orbital environment can be created by using paper. Also Read: Wildlife exodus at Yellowstone National Park: Have animals sensed a disaster? Also Read: Scientists are freezing human poop to prevent major disaster 100 years from now A4 paper sheet plane in space? The experiment comprised a paper plane made of an uncoated A4 sheet, with an aluminium tail and placed in a wind tunnel to see what would happen to it in space. The layers at the nose were folded to shift its centre of mass upstream and ensure aerodynamic stability. The researchers clarified in the paper, "Such spacecraft have not yet flown in space. It is unclear whether their flight dynamics in the highly rarefied atmosphere in [low Earth orbit] would be similar to those of a usual ground-based origami plane, and whether the plane would survive or burn up during atmospheric entry." However, they agreed that the entire plane cannot be made out of paper, and only specific parts can be built using the sustainable solution. Also Read: Scientists detect signs that mammoth rivers flowed in Antarctica 80 million years ago What will happen to paper plane if it flies out of ISS? The simulation had the paper plane being launched from the ISS at an altitude of 400 kilometres and a speed of 17,448 miles per hour. It remained stable and glided swiftly through the space-like environment. Then at a lower altitude of 120 kilometres above Earth’s surface, it started tumbling out of control. The paper states that this is expected at this position. Also, the severe aerodynamic heating would burn up the paper plane in the atmosphere at an altitude of around 90 to 110 kilometres. After this, a physical model of the plane was placed in the Kashiwa Hypersonic and High Enthalpy Wind Tunnel at the University of Tokyo. It was subjected to Mach 7 speeds for about seven seconds to see if it would disintegrate. The plane’s nose bent and the wings started charring, although it did not break apart. The researchers said it likely would have had they kept going. Also Read: Our Sun just inflicted a 400,000-kilometre-long scar on itself. Here's what happened Shortcomings of paper plane in space However, an origami paper spacecraft has its challenges. It cannot be used for all kinds of missions. Researchers suggest a version could be used as a passive probe to measure atmospheric density. It could also be a platform for low-cost and short-lived missions in low Earth orbit. Besides, it would be really small and won't reflect radar as strongly compared to a traditional spacecraft. A miniaturised position, navigation, and timing transceiver could be added to it, they stated. It would also be extremely sensitive to aerodynamic drag, and won't be able to stay in orbit for long durations. So it can only be used for short-duration missions.

Scientists in Japan have come up with an innovative solution to deal with the problem of trash in space. They have suggested using paper planes to reduce metals and chemicals spacecraft leave behind when reentering Earth's atmosphere. Can it work? &nbsp;

NO KIDDING! Scientists want to use PAPER PLANE spacecraft for space missions because...

Indian Origin couple Sammy Mukherjee and Sunita, prominent in North Texas’s Indian‑American community and known for hosting glamorous Bollywood-style musicals, allegedly ran a massive real-estate fraud. They convinced over nearly 100 people to hand over nearly $4 million in exchange for non-existent property deals, using forged contracts and fake invoices purportedly from the Dallas Housing Authority.Investors received a dividend paycheck that started to bounce. The couple also pursued a paycheck protection programme, (PPP) federal loan via a fake company with nonexistent employees. They also allegedly threatened elderly victims with false arrest notices unless they paid.&nbsp;"They will make you believe that they are very successful businesspeople. But they will take every single penny you have," said Terry Parvaga, a fraud victim.The couple attracted attention when they first claimed to have lost $325,000. The investigators are looking into the matter.&nbsp;Detective Brian Brennan, who was approached by a couple to investigate Mukharjees, has claimed "probably the most prolific fraudster" he had seen in his 23-year career.&nbsp;“Tentacles going in all different directions”.The couple are currently being held at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. If the charges are right, they will be looking at a sentence of 5-99 years depending on the trial.The couple's social media page features 50,000 followers with photos featuring celebrities, including Hema Malini and Ayushmann Khurrana, among others.&nbsp;

Indian-origin couple Sammy Mukherjee and Sunita, who hosted Bollywood-style musicals, duped 100 people of $4 million in Texas, America and have been charged with first-degree felony theft. 

Indian Origin couple Sammy Mukherjee and Sunita, prominent in North Texas’s Indian‑American community and known for hosting glamorous Bollywood-style musicals, allegedly ran a massive real-estate fraud. They convinced over nearly 100 people to hand over nearly $4 million in exchange for non-existent property deals, using forged contracts and fake invoices purportedly from the Dallas Housing Authority. Investors received a dividend paycheck that started to bounce. The couple also pursued a paycheck protection programme, (PPP) federal loan via a fake company with nonexistent employees. They also allegedly threatened elderly victims with false arrest notices unless they paid. "They will make you believe that they are very successful businesspeople. But they will take every single penny you have," said Terry Parvaga, a fraud victim. The couple attracted attention when they first claimed to have lost $325,000. The investigators are looking into the matter. Detective Brian Brennan, who was approached by a couple to investigate Mukharjees, has claimed "probably the most prolific fraudster" he had seen in his 23-year career. “Tentacles going in all different directions”. The couple are currently being held at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. If the charges are right, they will be looking at a sentence of 5-99 years depending on the trial. The couple's social media page features 50,000 followers with photos featuring celebrities, including Hema Malini and Ayushmann Khurrana, among others.

Indian-origin couple Sammy Mukherjee and Sunita, who hosted Bollywood-style musicals, duped 100 people of $4 million in Texas, America and have been charged with first-degree felony theft.&nbsp;

From bollywood glitz to $4 million scam: Indian-origin power couple exposed as America's most prolific fraudsters

China kindergarten lead poisoning case: A rare and shocking probe report into a recent lead poisoning of nearly 250 Chinese preschool kids has revealed a massive coverup in the wake of the incident. The report said that school authorities, hospital staff and health officials tampered with test results to downplay the severity of the poisoning.<h2>Tainted buns, sick children: What happened at Chinese kindergarten?</h2>It was supposed to have been a food decoration at an event this summer at Peixin Kindergarten in China’s Gansu Province. School staff added industrial pigment containing high levels of lead to food to make it look more beautiful. The pigments were bought from a nearby shop and were marked 'inedible'. The colouring agents were painted on buns and cakes to boost the school’s appeal. Chefs dyed the buns bright yellow and cakes in shades of pink and teal. The school management 'instructed staff to add brightly coloured but inedible industrial pigments to foods such as corn rolls and jujube cakes,' the probe report said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/50-million-litres-of-poison-unleashed-river-turns-toxic-overnight-8867045/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/50-million-litres-of-poison-unleashed-river-turns-toxic-overnight-8867045/embed</a>&nbsp;Eventually, the poisoning affected more than 250 kindergarteners, with some having lead levels in blood that were 2,000 times the legal limit. A red date sponge cake, for instance, had 1,052mg of lead per kg, and a corn roll had 1,340mg, while the legal limit is 0.5mg.In total, 247 of 251 children and 28 out of 34 staff at the school tested positive for elevated lead levels. Even five kids who had already graduated were affected.<h2>How local hospitals covered up China lead poisoning of kids</h2>Local hospital staff tried to evade responsibility and obstructed the investigation in various ways, according to the probe report.&nbsp;One child had high lead levels on six separate tests, but no alarm was ever raised, it alleged.Tianshui No 2 People’s Hospital altered blood test results, cutting one child's lead reading by seven times, while the Gansu CDC bungled or sabotaged testing by shaking blood samples and letting them sit too long, skewing the results, the probe found.<h2>China lead poisoning investigation: The kindergarten was operating without a license</h2>It also emerged that the Peixin Kindergarten was operating without a license, and the local education bureau did nothing about it.The probe found that officials even accepted gifts and bribes from a school investor.<h2>Arrests, apologies and anger: China lead poisoning aftermath</h2>Authorities have arrested six people, including the principal, cooks, and the school investor, and 17 others, including top health and education officials, are under criminal investigation.Ten more people, including the head of the provincial health commission, and the mayor of Tianshui, face formal accountability. Treatment costs are being covered by the government, which apologised, even as 234 children have been treated and discharged.<h2>Lead poisoning incident videos are being removed</h2>Amid national outrage and protests outside the school, it has also emerged that videos of the gathernings were removed from online platforms.Several parents took their children outside the province for tests. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It was supposed to have been a food decoration at an event this summer at Peixin Kindergarten in China’s Gansu Province. School staff added industrial pigment containing high levels of lead to food 

China kindergarten lead poisoning case: A rare and shocking probe report into a recent lead poisoning of nearly 250 Chinese preschool kids has revealed a massive coverup in the wake of the incident. The report said that school authorities, hospital staff and health officials tampered with test results to downplay the severity of the poisoning. Tainted buns, sick children: What happened at Chinese kindergarten? It was supposed to have been a food decoration at an event this summer at Peixin Kindergarten in China’s Gansu Province. School staff added industrial pigment containing high levels of lead to food to make it look more beautiful. The pigments were bought from a nearby shop and were marked 'inedible'. The colouring agents were painted on buns and cakes to boost the school’s appeal. Chefs dyed the buns bright yellow and cakes in shades of pink and teal. The school management 'instructed staff to add brightly coloured but inedible industrial pigments to foods such as corn rolls and jujube cakes,' the probe report said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/50-million-litres-of-poison-unleashed-river-turns-toxic-overnight-8867045/embed Eventually, the poisoning affected more than 250 kindergarteners, with some having lead levels in blood that were 2,000 times the legal limit. A red date sponge cake, for instance, had 1,052mg of lead per kg, and a corn roll had 1,340mg, while the legal limit is 0.5mg. In total, 247 of 251 children and 28 out of 34 staff at the school tested positive for elevated lead levels. Even five kids who had already graduated were affected. How local hospitals covered up China lead poisoning of kids Local hospital staff tried to evade responsibility and obstructed the investigation in various ways, according to the probe report. One child had high lead levels on six separate tests, but no alarm was ever raised, it alleged. Tianshui No 2 People’s Hospital altered blood test results, cutting one child's lead reading by seven times, while the Gansu CDC bungled or sabotaged testing by shaking blood samples and letting them sit too long, skewing the results, the probe found. China lead poisoning investigation: The kindergarten was operating without a license It also emerged that the Peixin Kindergarten was operating without a license, and the local education bureau did nothing about it. The probe found that officials even accepted gifts and bribes from a school investor. Arrests, apologies and anger: China lead poisoning aftermath Authorities have arrested six people, including the principal, cooks, and the school investor, and 17 others, including top health and education officials, are under criminal investigation. Ten more people, including the head of the provincial health commission, and the mayor of Tianshui, face formal accountability. Treatment costs are being covered by the government, which apologised, even as 234 children have been treated and discharged. Lead poisoning incident videos are being removed Amid national outrage and protests outside the school, it has also emerged that videos of the gathernings were removed from online platforms. Several parents took their children outside the province for tests.

It was supposed to have been a food decoration at an event this summer at Peixin Kindergarten in China’s Gansu Province. School staff added industrial pigment containing high levels of lead to food&nbsp;

Poison, lies and coverup: Six arrested after rare probe report into lead poisoning in Chinese preschool

The Yellowstone National Park in the United States has witnessed dozens of earthquakes recently. According to US Geological Survey, in June alone, 60 tremors shook the park that spreads into Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. This activity has triggered fears that a volcanic eruption might be on the horizon. The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, which oversees the park, is monitoring earthquake activity in the region. This has also led to reports that animals living here are fleeing the park, which is a sign of the looming disaster. These claims have flooded Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, with people saying that the wildlife has sensed that something is brewing inside the ground. Users think a volcano might soon erupt at the park, forcing the animals to take shelter on safer ground. There are even videos showing the animals leaving in groups. How much truth do these claims hold? According to the National Park Service, none. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-are-freezing-human-poop-to-prevent-major-disaster-switzerland-vault-1752922224244">Scientists are freezing human poop to prevent major disaster 100 years from now</a><h2>Video shows animals leaving Yellowstone in groups</h2>Park officials told USA TODAY that there is no scientific evidence that wildlife can sense disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions before they occur. “Wildlife is not leaving Yellowstone National Park in large numbers,” Linda Veress, a spokesperson for the National Park Service, told the publication. There is also a video circulating on social media showing the animals leaving in droves. It is an AI-generated video where grizzly bears, mountain lions and elk are travelling in large groups, with the words "exodus in Yellowstone” flashing on the screen. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/organism-growing-on-walls-of-chernobyl-reactor-number-4-loves-radiation-scientists-space-travel-nuclear-disaster-1753160712875">Organism discovered growing in radiation-filled Chernobyl reactor number 4. Is it possible?</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Man claims Mountain Lions are leaving Yellowstone Park, America The animals always know. <a href="https://t.co/X2OIybTssF">pic.twitter.com/X2OIybTssF</a>&mdash; Peter Niblett (@Peteuk001) <a href="https://twitter.com/Peteuk001/status/1944675089791975801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 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">Animals are leaving Yellowstone in packs! Something is about to happen in the US. Pray and Prepare! 🔥🙏🏻🔥 <a href="https://t.co/9YHfpWgKIG">pic.twitter.com/9YHfpWgKIG</a>&mdash; 𝑱𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒆𝒍 (@MsJehaziel) <a href="https://twitter.com/MsJehaziel/status/1947079727459791003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Earthquakes at Yellowstone - Chances of a volcanic eruption</h2>Commenting on the video, Veress said, "This rumour is false, and we believe the video that is circulating on social media is satirical in nature and uses AI-generated footage." According to NPS, nearly 300 species of birds, 16 of fish, five amphibian species, six reptile species and 67 mammal species reside in the Yellowstone National Park. The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, comprising nine state and federal agencies, monitor and assesses volcanic, hydrothermal, and earthquake activity at the park. Veress said that scientists are closely watching all activity at the park, and have not recorded any sudden or strong earthquake activity, ground shifts, and volcanic gases yet. The volcano last erupted around 174,000 years ago, and Veress doesn't think an eruption is likely in the next "thousand or even 10,000 years."

Yellowstone National Park earthquakes and volcanic eruption: Videos showing animals leaving the park are circulating on social media. People think they have sensed a looming disaster. Is it true? Have birds and animals left Yellowstone Park? 

The Yellowstone National Park in the United States has witnessed dozens of earthquakes recently. According to US Geological Survey, in June alone, 60 tremors shook the park that spreads into Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. This activity has triggered fears that a volcanic eruption might be on the horizon. The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, which oversees the park, is monitoring earthquake activity in the region. This has also led to reports that animals living here are fleeing the park, which is a sign of the looming disaster. These claims have flooded Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, with people saying that the wildlife has sensed that something is brewing inside the ground. Users think a volcano might soon erupt at the park, forcing the animals to take shelter on safer ground. There are even videos showing the animals leaving in groups. How much truth do these claims hold? According to the National Park Service, none. Also Read: Scientists are freezing human poop to prevent major disaster 100 years from now Video shows animals leaving Yellowstone in groups Park officials told USA TODAY that there is no scientific evidence that wildlife can sense disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions before they occur. “Wildlife is not leaving Yellowstone National Park in large numbers,” Linda Veress, a spokesperson for the National Park Service, told the publication. There is also a video circulating on social media showing the animals leaving in droves. It is an AI-generated video where grizzly bears, mountain lions and elk are travelling in large groups, with the words "exodus in Yellowstone” flashing on the screen. Also Read: Organism discovered growing in radiation-filled Chernobyl reactor number 4. Is it possible?

Yellowstone National Park earthquakes and volcanic eruption: Videos showing animals leaving the park are circulating on social media. People think they have sensed a looming disaster. Is it true? Have birds and animals left Yellowstone Park?&nbsp;

Wildlife exodus at Yellowstone National Park: Have animals sensed a disaster?

For over years, Indians have been travelling to other nations for improved quality of life, more career opportunities, and better educational and healthcare facilities. Over 35 million Indians living in different nations mark the biggest diaspora worldwide, with their key role in several disciplines and established close-knit communities.&nbsp;Have you ever wondered that there are a total of 195 independent countries in the world, but out of these nations, in which country do Indians reside more? Go through this article and discover the top 10 countries with the highest overseas population.<h3>10. Kuwait: 1 million</h3>Driven by the demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers in the oil sector and other sectors, Kuwait hosts over 1 million Indians, comprising 20 percent of its population. These migrant people maintain lively religious and cultural ties, manage Indian schools, and observe celebrations reflecting the country's culture.<h3>9. Sri Lanka: 1.61 million</h3>With 1.61 million Indians in Sri Lanka, it marks the 9th largest overseas population in the world. They are primarily descendants of Tamil labourers brought by the British from southern India to work in the mountainous estate industry during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Currently, they are employed in sectors like tea, tourism, and IT.<h3>8. South Africa: 1.7 million</h3>South Africa contains over 1.7 million Indian diaspora, which is the largest in the African continent. Most of these are descendants of indentured labourers who were brought by the British to work in Natal's sugar plantations. Modern migrants include doctors, IT professionals, businessperson and others.<h3>7. United Kingdom: 1.9 million</h3>From colonial connections to labour shortages in the years after World War II, Indian migration to the United Kingdom has a long history, which numbers nearly 1.9 million. Over 40 percent of Indians live in London boroughs, Leicester, and Birmingham. They have their presence in all major to minor industry, covering professions from high positions to low positions or work profiles.<h3>6. Myanmar: 2 million</h3>With over 2 million Indian diaspora present in Myanmar, they played significant roles in the development of infrastructure, banks, commerce, and administration in colonial Burma. Their presence is still remarkable in cities like Mandalay and Yangon, where Indian markets, temples, and celebrations remain vibrant.<h3>5. Saudi Arabia: 2.5 million</h3>With over 2.5 million Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia, they play a significant role in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and retail. The surge of Indian migration began in the 1970s when Saudi Arabia was exponentially enriching its oil industry, prompting demand for labour. Surprisingly, the country witnessed a surge of 200,000 diaspora in 2023–24.<h3>4. Canada: 2.8 million</h3>Home to one of the world's largest Indian communities, Canada holds the 4th spot in terms of Indian diaspora, with a total population ranging around 2.8 million. A surge of Indian immigration to Canada was witnessed after 1967, following a change in immigration policies toward skills-based and family reunification criteria.&nbsp;Currently, the Indian diaspora in Canada includes highly skilled professionals in technology, academia, healthcare, and business. This marks one of the most influential and rapidly growing communities in this country.<h3>3. Malaysia: 2.9 million</h3>This nation holds the second‑largest Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia, with 2.91 million stemming from the colonial era as indentured labourers in sugar and rubber plantations in the 19th century. Currently, Indians make up about 9 per cent of the overall population of Malaysia, contributing significantly to Malaysia's urbanisation, education, and civic life.<h3>2. United Arab Emirates: 3.6 million</h3>The UAE is home to the second-largest overseas Indian community in the world, comprising around 3.6 million people. It is also nearly one-third of the UAE's population. Most of the Indians employed in this nation as blue-collar workers in construction, service sectors, white-collar professionals and prominent entrepreneurs.<h3>USA: 5.4 million</h3>The United States has the largest Indian diaspora in the world, comprising around 5.4 million people. The USA attracts several individuals due to world-class facilities in healthcare, education, lifestyle, and job opportunities. Due to the USA's exceptional educational attainment and professional success, Indians particularly found work in fields such as technology, medicine, and academia.

Do you know which are the top 10 nations where the Indian diaspora resides the most in the world, as per their requirement and area of interest to work? Check out the list below to find out the top 10 nations.

For over years, Indians have been travelling to other nations for improved quality of life, more career opportunities, and better educational and healthcare facilities. Over 35 million Indians living in different nations mark the biggest diaspora worldwide, with their key role in several disciplines and established close-knit communities. Have you ever wondered that there are a total of 195 independent countries in the world, but out of these nations, in which country do Indians reside more? Go through this article and discover the top 10 countries with the highest overseas population. 10. Kuwait: 1 million Driven by the demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers in the oil sector and other sectors, Kuwait hosts over 1 million Indians, comprising 20 percent of its population. These migrant people maintain lively religious and cultural ties, manage Indian schools, and observe celebrations reflecting the country's culture. 9. Sri Lanka: 1.61 million With 1.61 million Indians in Sri Lanka, it marks the 9th largest overseas population in the world. They are primarily descendants of Tamil labourers brought by the British from southern India to work in the mountainous estate industry during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Currently, they are employed in sectors like tea, tourism, and IT. 8. South Africa: 1.7 million South Africa contains over 1.7 million Indian diaspora, which is the largest in the African continent. Most of these are descendants of indentured labourers who were brought by the British to work in Natal's sugar plantations. Modern migrants include doctors, IT professionals, businessperson and others. 7. United Kingdom: 1.9 million From colonial connections to labour shortages in the years after World War II, Indian migration to the United Kingdom has a long history, which numbers nearly 1.9 million. Over 40 percent of Indians live in London boroughs, Leicester, and Birmingham. They have their presence in all major to minor industry, covering professions from high positions to low positions or work profiles. 6. Myanmar: 2 million With over 2 million Indian diaspora present in Myanmar, they played significant roles in the development of infrastructure, banks, commerce, and administration in colonial Burma. Their presence is still remarkable in cities like Mandalay and Yangon, where Indian markets, temples, and celebrations remain vibrant. 5. Saudi Arabia: 2.5 million With over 2.5 million Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia, they play a significant role in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and retail. The surge of Indian migration began in the 1970s when Saudi Arabia was exponentially enriching its oil industry, prompting demand for labour. Surprisingly, the country witnessed a surge of 200,000 diaspora in 2023–24. 4. Canada: 2.8 million Home to one of the world's largest Indian communities, Canada holds the 4th spot in terms of Indian diaspora, with a total population ranging around 2.8 million. A surge of Indian immigration to Canada was witnessed after 1967, following a change in immigration policies toward skills-based and family reunification criteria. Currently, the Indian diaspora in Canada includes highly skilled professionals in technology, academia, healthcare, and business. This marks one of the most influential and rapidly growing communities in this country. 3. Malaysia: 2.9 million This nation holds the second‑largest Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia, with 2.91 million stemming from the colonial era as indentured labourers in sugar and rubber plantations in the 19th century. Currently, Indians make up about 9 per cent of the overall population of Malaysia, contributing significantly to Malaysia's urbanisation, education, and civic life. 2. United Arab Emirates: 3.6 million The UAE is home to the second-largest overseas Indian community in the world, comprising around 3.6 million people. It is also nearly one-third of the UAE's population. Most of the Indians employed in this nation as blue-collar workers in construction, service sectors, white-collar professionals and prominent entrepreneurs. USA: 5.4 million The United States has the largest Indian diaspora in the world, comprising around 5.4 million people. The USA attracts several individuals due to world-class facilities in healthcare, education, lifestyle, and job opportunities. Due to the USA's exceptional educational attainment and professional success, Indians particularly found work in fields such as technology, medicine, and academia.

Do you know which are the top 10 nations where the Indian diaspora resides the most in the world, as per their requirement and area of interest to work? Check out the list below to find out the top 10 nations.

Where do most Indians live? Top 10 countries with highest overseas population, check South Africa's position

A video newly surfaced online and shared by Meidas Touch shows Donald Trump judging a teen modelling contest organised by Elite Model Management featuring participants as young as 14. A 2020 Guardian investigation into Elite Model Management's Look of the Year competition was facing allegations of abuse.&nbsp;In a similar competition of September 1992, contestants boarded Spirit of New York, by the chartered for another Elite cruise. &nbsp;One of the girls on the boat was Shawna Lee, then a 14-year-old from a small town outside Toronto. She recalls how the contestants were encouraged to parade downstairs, one by one, and dance for Trump, Casablancas and others. The Guardian report lists that such competition was used to gain sexual favours from vulnerable teenage girls.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">UNEARTHED: Donald Trump judges the 1991 Look of the Year modeling competition organized by Elite Model Management, featuring participants as young at 14-years-old. A 2020 Guardian investigation into Elite&#39;s Look of the Year competition uncovered allegations from former… <a href="https://t.co/tgwoMqjf8Y">pic.twitter.com/tgwoMqjf8Y</a>&mdash; MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeidasTouch/status/1946314087450964393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, the Guardian report doesn't mention any allegation against Trump even though he was actively involved in those events. Meiselas, a documentary producer who has been involved with Magnum Photos, said in a podcast with Meidas Touch that Trump bragged about dropping in on naked contestants under the pretext of “inspecting” &nbsp;and getting away with it because being the pegant owner.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In another video by Entertainment Tonight features lewd comments made by Trump talked about dating a girl when she turned older. The incriminating clip features the convesration between Trump and a group of young girl first published in 2016 by Entertainment Tonight.“You’re going up the escalator?” a child’s voice could be heard saying, “Yes.” Trump then responded with “I’m gonna be dating her in 10 years. Can you believe it?”

A newly surfaced clip, which has gathered 12 million views online, shows Donald Trump judging teen models in a competition from 1992. Another video shows Trump joking about dating a young girl in 10 years. 

A video newly surfaced online and shared by Meidas Touch shows Donald Trump judging a teen modelling contest organised by Elite Model Management featuring participants as young as 14. A 2020 Guardian investigation into Elite Model Management's Look of the Year competition was facing allegations of abuse. In a similar competition of September 1992, contestants boarded Spirit of New York, by the chartered for another Elite cruise. One of the girls on the boat was Shawna Lee, then a 14-year-old from a small town outside Toronto. She recalls how the contestants were encouraged to parade downstairs, one by one, and dance for Trump, Casablancas and others. The Guardian report lists that such competition was used to gain sexual favours from vulnerable teenage girls.

A newly surfaced clip, which has gathered 12 million views online, shows Donald Trump judging teen models in a competition from 1992. Another video shows Trump joking about dating a young girl in 10 years.&nbsp;

WATCH| Trump judging teen models and jokes about dating minor girl 'in 10 years'

A man in Massachusetts got lucky twice, winning on two lottery tickets on the same Powerball drawing held on July 9. He got a booty of $2 million. This happened because of a mistake he made. Paul Corcoran of Fitchburg wanted to play in the July 9 Powerball drawing. He bought a multi-draw ticket which would remain valid for seven games. However, he didn't remember the date of the last drawing and thought that it had passed. So he purchased another ticket from a store that was 10 minutes away from the one where he had purchased the first ticket. This ticket was also in play for the July 9 drawing; however, Corcoran didn't know this at the time. This simple mistake gave him two chances to win the jackpot that was worth $271 million, the Massachusetts State Lottery said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/brazilian-journalist-accidentally-discovers-missing-girl-s-body-in-river-while-reporting-about-her-watch-1753164854969">Brazilian journalist stumbles upon same missing girl's dead body whose story he was reporting. Watch</a><h2>Two lottery tickets, two wins and one drawing in Massachusetts</h2>Powerball announced that both of Corcoran's tickets matched with five white balls drawn – 5, 9, 25, 28 and 69. He won $1 million each on the two tickets. He fell just one number short of the red Powerball-5. CNN reported a Powerball spokesperson as saying that when Corcoran reached the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters to claim his prize, he told them that he had been playing the same numbers for some time. His forgetfulness made him richer by $ 2 million. Both the stores he bought the tickets from will receive a payout of $10,000, the lottery spokesperson said. The two stores are - Market Basket supermarket in Fitchburg and a Country Farms convenience store in Leominster.&nbsp;The Massachusetts State Lottery spokesperson told CNN that this is the first time Powerball tickets worth $1 million were sold in Fitchburg and Leominster. Corcoran finally had a double whammy at the lottery, although he hasn't thought about what he will do with the money. Powerball lottery is popular in the United States despite the odds of winning one being too small. Notably, winning the Powerball jackpot had a 1 in 292.2 million chance. &nbsp;

Powerball lottery in Massachusetts: A man bought one ticket and thought the last date of the drawing had passed. So he bought another ticket, unaware that both his tickets were in play. He won on both of them, winning $2 million.  

A man in Massachusetts got lucky twice, winning on two lottery tickets on the same Powerball drawing held on July 9. He got a booty of $2 million. This happened because of a mistake he made. Paul Corcoran of Fitchburg wanted to play in the July 9 Powerball drawing. He bought a multi-draw ticket which would remain valid for seven games. However, he didn't remember the date of the last drawing and thought that it had passed. So he purchased another ticket from a store that was 10 minutes away from the one where he had purchased the first ticket. This ticket was also in play for the July 9 drawing; however, Corcoran didn't know this at the time. This simple mistake gave him two chances to win the jackpot that was worth $271 million, the Massachusetts State Lottery said. Also Read: Brazilian journalist stumbles upon same missing girl's dead body whose story he was reporting. Watch Two lottery tickets, two wins and one drawing in Massachusetts Powerball announced that both of Corcoran's tickets matched with five white balls drawn – 5, 9, 25, 28 and 69. He won $1 million each on the two tickets. He fell just one number short of the red Powerball-5. CNN reported a Powerball spokesperson as saying that when Corcoran reached the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters to claim his prize, he told them that he had been playing the same numbers for some time. His forgetfulness made him richer by $ 2 million. Both the stores he bought the tickets from will receive a payout of $10,000, the lottery spokesperson said. The two stores are - Market Basket supermarket in Fitchburg and a Country Farms convenience store in Leominster. The Massachusetts State Lottery spokesperson told CNN that this is the first time Powerball tickets worth $1 million were sold in Fitchburg and Leominster. Corcoran finally had a double whammy at the lottery, although he hasn't thought about what he will do with the money. Powerball lottery is popular in the United States despite the odds of winning one being too small. Notably, winning the Powerball jackpot had a 1 in 292.2 million chance.

Powerball lottery in Massachusetts: A man bought one ticket and thought the last date of the drawing had passed. So he bought another ticket, unaware that both his tickets were in play. He won on both of them, winning $2 million. &nbsp;

Massachusetts man wins two Powerball lotteries worth $2 million because he forgot...

They predicted Princess Diana's death. They foresaw 9/11. They even warned of a global pandemic long before the world knew the word "COVID." Now, two famed mystics—one long deceased, the other alive and active—are making a chilling new prophecy: alien contact is imminent. The legendary Bulgarian seer Baba Vanga, whose eerie track record continues to stun believers and sceptics alike, is said to have predicted that Earth will make first contact with extraterrestrial life in 2025—and they've even predicted when the little green men will talk to humanity. Curious? Read on to know when aliens would say hi to us.<h2>So, when will aliens contact humans?</h2>As per the predictions by Baba Vanga, alien contact with us would happen during a major global sporting event. A similar prediction has also been made by the so-called Living Nostradamus. And guess what? This year alone, major sporting events like the Women's Euro Final, Women's Rugby World Cup, and several high-profile Formula 1 races are on the calendar. Now the question is: Will one of these be the moment aliens finally reveal themselves?While Vanga died in 1996, her predictions continue to gain traction decades later. However, adding a modern twist to Vanga's vision is Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, often dubbed the "Living Nostradamus" for his unnervingly accurate insights into global events. As per Mirror, Salomé says that the key to discovering alien life won't be flying saucers, an alien invasion or radio signals—but science itself.According to him, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope—launched in 2021 and capable of peering back to the earliest moments of the universe—could be humanity's gateway to alien contact. Talking to Femail, he said, "Thanks to the James Webb telescope, humanity might finally get the answer to the existence of alien life, while governments like the US may declassify UFO files." Such a disclosure, he argues, could "revolutionise one's view about the universe in which we exist - and about ourselves."

Baba Vanga, whose eerie track record continues to stun believers and sceptics alike, is said to have predicted that Earth will make first contact with extraterrestrial life in 2025—and they've even predicted when the little green men will talk to humanity. Curious? Read on to know when

They predicted Princess Diana's death. They foresaw 9/11. They even warned of a global pandemic long before the world knew the word "COVID." Now, two famed mystics—one long deceased, the other alive and active—are making a chilling new prophecy: alien contact is imminent. The legendary Bulgarian seer Baba Vanga, whose eerie track record continues to stun believers and sceptics alike, is said to have predicted that Earth will make first contact with extraterrestrial life in 2025—and they've even predicted when the little green men will talk to humanity. Curious? Read on to know when aliens would say hi to us. So, when will aliens contact humans? As per the predictions by Baba Vanga, alien contact with us would happen during a major global sporting event. A similar prediction has also been made by the so-called Living Nostradamus. And guess what? This year alone, major sporting events like the Women's Euro Final, Women's Rugby World Cup, and several high-profile Formula 1 races are on the calendar. Now the question is: Will one of these be the moment aliens finally reveal themselves? While Vanga died in 1996, her predictions continue to gain traction decades later. However, adding a modern twist to Vanga's vision is Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, often dubbed the "Living Nostradamus" for his unnervingly accurate insights into global events. As per Mirror, Salomé says that the key to discovering alien life won't be flying saucers, an alien invasion or radio signals—but science itself. According to him, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope—launched in 2021 and capable of peering back to the earliest moments of the universe—could be humanity's gateway to alien contact. Talking to Femail, he said, "Thanks to the James Webb telescope, humanity might finally get the answer to the existence of alien life, while governments like the US may declassify UFO files." Such a disclosure, he argues, could "revolutionise one's view about the universe in which we exist - and about ourselves."

Baba Vanga, whose eerie track record continues to stun believers and sceptics alike, is said to have predicted that Earth will make first contact with extraterrestrial life in 2025—and they've even predicted when the little green men will talk to humanity. Curious? Read on to know when

Baba Vanga and Living Nostradamus's chilling 2025 prediction: Aliens to say 'hi' during...

A Brazilian journalist stepped on the body of a missing girl in a river whom he was reporting about at the exact same time. Lenildo Frazao was on the story of Raissa, a 13-year-old girl who had gone swimming in the Mearim River in Maranhao state on June 30, but later vanished. He stepped inside the river to show how strong the current is, which was hampering search efforts for the girl. When he was waist-deep inside the water, he reacted to something in the water. His feet had touched something, and he wasn't sure what it was. Frazao got scared and came out of the river. He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew that something was not right. He alerted the rescue officers about the object in the river. They went to the exact spot, and found Raissa's dead body at the bottom. The incident has left Frazao disturbed.<h2>Brazilian journalist stumbled on missing girl's arm</h2>A video of the journalist on social media shows Frazao inside the river, with water up to his waist. He can be seen talking to the camera about the flow of water, when he stumbles upon something, and says, "I think there’s something down here at the bottom of the water." He seems frazzled about what he had come across, and immediately exits the river. Frazao fears that he might have stepped on the girl's arm. He says, "No, I’m not going, I’m scared. It looked like an arm – could it be her? But it might be a fish, too. I don’t know." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/spear-lodged-in-head-teen-girl-fights-for-life-after-australia-domestic-violence-incident-1753094191186">Spear lodged in head, teen girl fights for life after domestic violence incident</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Brazilian journalist discovers body of missing 12yo girl while filming report about her disappearance <a href="https://t.co/73ygG2tGYh">pic.twitter.com/73ygG2tGYh</a>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1947325518434500618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Missing girl was found on exactly the same spot</h2>He alerts rescue teams about what he felt in the water. Firefighters and divers acted on his finding and went to the location Frazao mentioned. They ended up finding Raissa's dead body at the exact place the journalist indicated it could be. The officials later confirmed that it belonged to the missing girl. A post-mortem examination was carried out and no signs of violence or foul play were revealed. Her cause of death was determined to be accidental drowning. The journalist spoke to the media about his experience, saying he knew something was not right at the moment after he felt like there was an arm underneath his foot. "It was terrifying. I wasn’t sure what it was at first, but something told me we needed to alert the firefighters immediately." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-sucked-into-mri-machine-after-entering-room-wearing-chain-dies-of-injuries-1753086456963">Man sucked into MRI machine after entering room wearing chain, dies of injuries</a>&nbsp;The girl had entered the Mearim river for a swim to fight the heat. However, the river has strong currents and hidden underwater sinkholes, something the journalist had also spoken about in his report before he stepped on the girl's arm. People on social media are just as stunned by the timing of the discovery as Frazao. They are pointing out how he stumbled upon her body at the exact moment he was reporting about her. “You never expect something like this to happen while doing your job. I’ll never forget what I felt that day in the river," Frazao said. People are commending him for his presence of mind and alerting the rescue teams about it.

Journalist stumbles on missing girl's dead body: A young girl went missing after going for a swim in a river in Brazil, and a journalist was reporting about the strong current of the river when he felt something under his feet. It was the missing girl.

A Brazilian journalist stepped on the body of a missing girl in a river whom he was reporting about at the exact same time. Lenildo Frazao was on the story of Raissa, a 13-year-old girl who had gone swimming in the Mearim River in Maranhao state on June 30, but later vanished. He stepped inside the river to show how strong the current is, which was hampering search efforts for the girl. When he was waist-deep inside the water, he reacted to something in the water. His feet had touched something, and he wasn't sure what it was. Frazao got scared and came out of the river. He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew that something was not right. He alerted the rescue officers about the object in the river. They went to the exact spot, and found Raissa's dead body at the bottom. The incident has left Frazao disturbed. Brazilian journalist stumbled on missing girl's arm A video of the journalist on social media shows Frazao inside the river, with water up to his waist. He can be seen talking to the camera about the flow of water, when he stumbles upon something, and says, "I think there’s something down here at the bottom of the water." He seems frazzled about what he had come across, and immediately exits the river. Frazao fears that he might have stepped on the girl's arm. He says, "No, I’m not going, I’m scared. It looked like an arm – could it be her? But it might be a fish, too. I don’t know." Also Read: Spear lodged in head, teen girl fights for life after domestic violence incident

Journalist stumbles on missing girl's dead body: A young girl went missing after going for a swim in a river in Brazil, and a journalist was reporting about the strong current of the river when he felt something under his feet. It was the missing girl.

Brazilian journalist stumbles upon same missing girl's dead body whose story he was reporting. Watch

A New York Times report shares details of a Donald Trump party from 1993 at his luxury resort at Mar-a-Lago. The party was for young minor women, where the only other guest was the late Pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. This NYT report comes just after the Wall Street Journal report, which revealed that Trump had once sent Epstein a provocative birthday note featuring nude pictures of women.&nbsp;The party was a 'Calendar Girl Competition' with a swimsuit contest and was organised by George Houraney, a Florida-based businessman, who was surprised to see the guest list.“I said, ‘Donald, this is supposed to be a party with V.I.P.s,’” Houraney said. “'You’re telling me it’s you and Epstein?’”. Trump dismissed concerns and proceeded with a gathering of women despite Epstein’s questionable history. Jill Harth, Houraney's then-girlfriend, accused Trump of groping and forcibly kissing her in a bedroom that evening. Another woman, a 22-year-old contestant, also alleged that Trump crawled into her bed uninvited.&nbsp;Despite controversial behaviour from Epstein, the two remained friends and appeared again at the 1997 Victoria’s Secret “Angels” party in Manhattan.&nbsp;In 2000, Ms Maxwell and Mr Epstein offered a job to Virginia Giuffre as a spa attendant at Mar-a-Lago. Ms. Giuffre accused them of forcing her into sexual relationships with several high-profile names, including Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family.&nbsp;The NYT article details the friendship between Trump and Epstein from 1990 till 2004 when they had a fall-out. In an interview with Huffpost, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the NYT report dumb and accused them of recycling old news.“Dumb NYTimes reporters are desperately recycling news stories to try to link President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein,” Leavitt said. “It’s not news that Epstein was a member of the Mar A Lago club, because it’s the same club Donald Trump kicked Epstein out of for being a creep."

A New York Times report details the ordeal of a 'Calendar Girl Competition' party thrown by Donald Trump for under-18 models at his luxury resort Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, also known as the ‘Winter White House’, with Jeffrey Epstein as the only other male guest. 

A New York Times report shares details of a Donald Trump party from 1993 at his luxury resort at Mar-a-Lago. The party was for young minor women, where the only other guest was the late Pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. This NYT report comes just after the Wall Street Journal report, which revealed that Trump had once sent Epstein a provocative birthday note featuring nude pictures of women. The party was a 'Calendar Girl Competition' with a swimsuit contest and was organised by George Houraney, a Florida-based businessman, who was surprised to see the guest list. “I said, ‘Donald, this is supposed to be a party with V.I.P.s,’” Houraney said. “'You’re telling me it’s you and Epstein?’”. Trump dismissed concerns and proceeded with a gathering of women despite Epstein’s questionable history. Jill Harth, Houraney's then-girlfriend, accused Trump of groping and forcibly kissing her in a bedroom that evening. Another woman, a 22-year-old contestant, also alleged that Trump crawled into her bed uninvited. Despite controversial behaviour from Epstein, the two remained friends and appeared again at the 1997 Victoria’s Secret “Angels” party in Manhattan. In 2000, Ms Maxwell and Mr Epstein offered a job to Virginia Giuffre as a spa attendant at Mar-a-Lago. Ms. Giuffre accused them of forcing her into sexual relationships with several high-profile names, including Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family. The NYT article details the friendship between Trump and Epstein from 1990 till 2004 when they had a fall-out. In an interview with Huffpost, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the NYT report dumb and accused them of recycling old news. “Dumb NYTimes reporters are desperately recycling news stories to try to link President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein,” Leavitt said. “It’s not news that Epstein was a member of the Mar A Lago club, because it’s the same club Donald Trump kicked Epstein out of for being a creep."

A New York Times report details the ordeal of a 'Calendar Girl Competition' party thrown by Donald Trump for under-18 models at his luxury resort Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, also known as the ‘Winter White House’, with Jeffrey Epstein as the only other male guest.&nbsp;

Donald Trump threw a 'Calendar Girl Competition' party for young models at Mar-A-Lago : Jeffrey Epstein was the only male guest, says event planner

Derek Huffman, an American who relocated to Russia to prevent his daughters from being exposed to fluid gender norms and "woke" culture in the US, is now being sent to the front line to fight Ukraine. His wife, DeAnna Huffman, said in a vlog on YouTube that he hardly received any training, which was all in Russian. The Telegraph reported that the Huffmans live in the small town of Istra near Moscow. The couple has three daughters and came to Russia as part of the “shared values” visa scheme, which calls for foreigners who reject “destructive neoliberal ideology” to live in the country. Initially, Derek agreed to join the military in a non-combat role. He thought of starting as a welder and moving on to become a war correspondent. But, now he has been sent near the frontlines despite having no experience as a soldier and limited understanding of the Russian language. Derek feels he was being "thrown to the wolves" because all the training was in Russian. The family is now leaning on faith for him to return safely.<h2>Woke gender norms, talk about gay and lesbians at school, prompted family to leave US</h2>The family was prompted to leave the US because of the liberal attitude around gender norms. Their shift became big news in Russia, where they got a lot of media coverage. Derek Huffman told Russia Today that after they moved to Texas from Arizona, one of their daughters, Sophia, was told to talk about lesbian topics at school. The family was uncomfortable with it. Then, Sophia learnt about lesbians from a girl in her class. Even though she did not understand much about it, the family was convinced that they had to change something. The inspiration came during a trip to Moscow in 2023, where they saw traditional family values. “The city was cleaner, safer, and more orderly than we ever imagined. Most importantly, we found a place that respected our values – where we finally felt at home,” Huffman said. Derek said that he wanted to earn his place in Russian society and did not wish for handouts. He even pointed to the migrants in America who "come there just like that, do not assimilate, and at the same time want free handouts." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-140-flights-cancelled-130-redirected-russian-airports-shut-down-10-times-in-24-hours-amid-record-ukraine-drone-strikes-1753033150567">Russian airports shut down 10 times in 24 hours amid record Ukraine drone strikes</a><h2>Derek was asked to sign up for the military</h2>However, a few months in, Derek was told he would be sent to the frontline. DeAnna Huffman says they were misled. &nbsp;“When he signed up and had all of that done, he was told he would not be training for two weeks and going straight to the front lines,” she said. In the vlog, she admitted that they have had some "amazing adventures" since moving to Russia, but there have been challenges. “Being alone in a new country, raising kids, and trying to stay strong has tested me in ways I never imagined,” she said. They settled in the “American village”, a settlement in Istra created by US expat and blogger Tim Kirby, who has been in the country for 20 years. He describes it as a refuge for Americans fleeing “liberal gender norms”.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-unleashes-retaliatory-strikes-on-kyiv-as-peace-talks-crumble-1753122586687/embed&nbsp;A Telegram channel named "Save that little girls” was linked to their YouTube channel. However, the link has now been deleted. It calls on the US government to "save the family". The post is accompanied with a photo of DeAnna Huffman and her daughters crying in the street. However, it is not clear whether the Huffman family created the group or someone else did.&nbsp;

An American family moved to Russia because of the exposure to fluid gender norms in the US. Teachers asked their daughter to talk about lesbianism at school. She later heard about it from her classmates. The Huffmans did not want to bring up their daughters in this environment. 

Derek Huffman, an American who relocated to Russia to prevent his daughters from being exposed to fluid gender norms and "woke" culture in the US, is now being sent to the front line to fight Ukraine. His wife, DeAnna Huffman, said in a vlog on YouTube that he hardly received any training, which was all in Russian. The Telegraph reported that the Huffmans live in the small town of Istra near Moscow. The couple has three daughters and came to Russia as part of the “shared values” visa scheme, which calls for foreigners who reject “destructive neoliberal ideology” to live in the country. Initially, Derek agreed to join the military in a non-combat role. He thought of starting as a welder and moving on to become a war correspondent. But, now he has been sent near the frontlines despite having no experience as a soldier and limited understanding of the Russian language. Derek feels he was being "thrown to the wolves" because all the training was in Russian. The family is now leaning on faith for him to return safely. Woke gender norms, talk about gay and lesbians at school, prompted family to leave US The family was prompted to leave the US because of the liberal attitude around gender norms. Their shift became big news in Russia, where they got a lot of media coverage. Derek Huffman told Russia Today that after they moved to Texas from Arizona, one of their daughters, Sophia, was told to talk about lesbian topics at school. The family was uncomfortable with it. Then, Sophia learnt about lesbians from a girl in her class. Even though she did not understand much about it, the family was convinced that they had to change something. The inspiration came during a trip to Moscow in 2023, where they saw traditional family values. “The city was cleaner, safer, and more orderly than we ever imagined. Most importantly, we found a place that respected our values – where we finally felt at home,” Huffman said. Derek said that he wanted to earn his place in Russian society and did not wish for handouts. He even pointed to the migrants in America who "come there just like that, do not assimilate, and at the same time want free handouts." Also Read: Russian airports shut down 10 times in 24 hours amid record Ukraine drone strikes Derek was asked to sign up for the military However, a few months in, Derek was told he would be sent to the frontline. DeAnna Huffman says they were misled. “When he signed up and had all of that done, he was told he would not be training for two weeks and going straight to the front lines,” she said. In the vlog, she admitted that they have had some "amazing adventures" since moving to Russia, but there have been challenges. “Being alone in a new country, raising kids, and trying to stay strong has tested me in ways I never imagined,” she said. They settled in the “American village”, a settlement in Istra created by US expat and blogger Tim Kirby, who has been in the country for 20 years. He describes it as a refuge for Americans fleeing “liberal gender norms”. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-unleashes-retaliatory-strikes-on-kyiv-as-peace-talks-crumble-1753122586687/embed A Telegram channel named "Save that little girls” was linked to their YouTube channel. However, the link has now been deleted. It calls on the US government to "save the family". The post is accompanied with a photo of DeAnna Huffman and her daughters crying in the street. However, it is not clear whether the Huffman family created the group or someone else did.

An American family moved to Russia because of the exposure to fluid gender norms in the US. Teachers asked their daughter to talk about lesbianism at school. She later heard about it from her classmates. The Huffmans did not want to bring up their daughters in this environment.&nbsp;

Unhappy with free talk on lesbianism, American family moved to Russia. The dad is now fighting Ukraine on front line

Former Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, who was caught in an embrace with his HR head, Kristin Cabot, at the Coldplay concert, is under gruelling scrutiny. After his affair was exposed, his wife Megan Kerrigan reportedly removed Byron as her last name on her Facebook handle before deactivating the account. However, it seems that she is now back on the platform. An account with her name has released a statement on Byron's kiss cam cheating saga and the aftermath on his family. Even though the account bears her name, its authenticity could not be verified. Notably, Astronomer took the matter seriously and placed both Byron and Cabot on leave. Later, Byron resigned from his position as CEO. In the note, Megan thanks people for their support in the wake of the Coldplay incident. She assures people that she is "fine and well," adding that she is not a social media person and won't be "speaking on the situation publicly" yet. Megan and Andy Byron have two kids, while Cabot is married to CEO and COO of Privateer Rum, Andrew Cabot. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/astronomer-official-statement-on-andy-byron-and-kristin-cabot-rumours-apology-letter-alyssa-stoddard-1752893480685">Astronomer takes action against Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, refutes all rumours. Here's what it said</a>&nbsp;<h2>Megan thanks people for love, support and kindness</h2>The note on the page carrying Megan's name grabbed attention, despite no clarity on whether it belongs to her. It starts by saying that the "past few days have been incredibly heavy" for her. It adds that after the incident, she "truly felt alone, like no one would understand or stand by me." However, in the note supposedly written by Megan, she says that all the support has "touched her in ways" she can't explain. It thanks everyone who supported her for the "love and kindness," and the "comfort" that the words have brought. She adds that she is choosing to "stay calm" and is not a social media person. It adds that she will speak up on the matter when the time is right. It further slams those who are trying to take "advantage" of the situation and spreading lies. Megan also warns that if someone posing as her asks them for money, they should ignore them. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-that-alyssa-stoddard-astronomer-official-statement-andy-byron-kristin-cabot-kiss-cam-coldplay-1752894230469">Is mystery woman on Coldplay kiss cam Alyssa Stoddard? Astronomer addresses claim</a>&nbsp;<h2>Megan statement on kiss cam - Real or fake?</h2>Another post on the same page mentions the Coldplay kiss cam incident, talking about the pain it brought her. "The betrayal was painful…But the public humiliation? That cut deeper than anything. Watching the man I loved kiss another woman not behind closed doors, but at a concert, in front of thousands, while the world recorded it like entertainment… That was the moment everything changed. I won’t drag his name. I don’t need to. The world saw what I saw," it read. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cheating-porn-is-trending-thanks-to-astronomer-ceo-s-scandalous-coldplay-video-1752906809932">Busted at Coldplay concert, trending on Pornhub: Astronomer CEO's viral affair sparks porn trend</a>&nbsp;However, none of it could be proven as coming from Megan. Meanwhile, rumour mills are abuzz with reports that Megan and Byron are heading for a divorce which would cost the former CEO tens of millions of dollars. Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were seen canoodling at the Coldplay concert in Boston last week. Chris Martin, the lead singer, pointed out to the couple when the kiss cam panned to them. However, Byron ducked and Cabot turned around, flinging her hands to her face. Martin was left confused, saying that either they are having an affair or they are very shy. There are no reports on how things are between Kristin and Andrew Cabot.&nbsp;

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, issued a statement on her husband's cheating scandal? An alleged note by her has surfaced on the internet, in which she talks about the betrayal, and the love and support she has received.  

Former Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, who was caught in an embrace with his HR head, Kristin Cabot, at the Coldplay concert, is under gruelling scrutiny. After his affair was exposed, his wife Megan Kerrigan reportedly removed Byron as her last name on her Facebook handle before deactivating the account. However, it seems that she is now back on the platform. An account with her name has released a statement on Byron's kiss cam cheating saga and the aftermath on his family. Even though the account bears her name, its authenticity could not be verified. Notably, Astronomer took the matter seriously and placed both Byron and Cabot on leave. Later, Byron resigned from his position as CEO. In the note, Megan thanks people for their support in the wake of the Coldplay incident. She assures people that she is "fine and well," adding that she is not a social media person and won't be "speaking on the situation publicly" yet. Megan and Andy Byron have two kids, while Cabot is married to CEO and COO of Privateer Rum, Andrew Cabot. Also Read: Astronomer takes action against Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, refutes all rumours. Here's what it said Megan thanks people for love, support and kindness The note on the page carrying Megan's name grabbed attention, despite no clarity on whether it belongs to her. It starts by saying that the "past few days have been incredibly heavy" for her. It adds that after the incident, she "truly felt alone, like no one would understand or stand by me." However, in the note supposedly written by Megan, she says that all the support has "touched her in ways" she can't explain. It thanks everyone who supported her for the "love and kindness," and the "comfort" that the words have brought. She adds that she is choosing to "stay calm" and is not a social media person. It adds that she will speak up on the matter when the time is right. It further slams those who are trying to take "advantage" of the situation and spreading lies. Megan also warns that if someone posing as her asks them for money, they should ignore them. Also Read: Is mystery woman on Coldplay kiss cam Alyssa Stoddard? Astronomer addresses claim Megan statement on kiss cam - Real or fake? Another post on the same page mentions the Coldplay kiss cam incident, talking about the pain it brought her. "The betrayal was painful…But the public humiliation? That cut deeper than anything. Watching the man I loved kiss another woman not behind closed doors, but at a concert, in front of thousands, while the world recorded it like entertainment… That was the moment everything changed. I won’t drag his name. I don’t need to. The world saw what I saw," it read. Also Read: Busted at Coldplay concert, trending on Pornhub: Astronomer CEO's viral affair sparks porn trend However, none of it could be proven as coming from Megan. Meanwhile, rumour mills are abuzz with reports that Megan and Byron are heading for a divorce which would cost the former CEO tens of millions of dollars. Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were seen canoodling at the Coldplay concert in Boston last week. Chris Martin, the lead singer, pointed out to the couple when the kiss cam panned to them. However, Byron ducked and Cabot turned around, flinging her hands to her face. Martin was left confused, saying that either they are having an affair or they are very shy. There are no reports on how things are between Kristin and Andrew Cabot.

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, issued a statement on her husband's cheating scandal? An alleged note by her has surfaced on the internet, in which she talks about the betrayal, and the love and support she has received. &nbsp;

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, released a statement?

Facebook parent company Meta is hosting ads on its platforms, including Instagram and Threads, to fund Israeli military gear, which in many cases, was responsible for the killings of unarmed civilians in Gaza, according to new research. The ads, critics say, also seem to directly violate the platform's own rules on political and weapons-related content. These paid ads, first flagged to Meta by global consumer watchdog Ekō, have reportedly raised millions of dollars to arm the Israeli military.<h2>What do the ads say?</h2>One such ad, which as per The Guardian, remained live as of July 17, read: "We are the sniper team of Unit Shaked, stationed in Gaza, and we urgently need shooting tripods to complete our mission in Jabalia". It was first posted on June 11.Ekō has identified at least 117 such ads since March of this year, all seeking donations for gear for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF itself is not running these campaigns, but according to Ekō, the military has received equipment through donations raised online. What's more, this isn't the first time the group flagged these campaigns. In December 2024, Ekō alerted Meta to 98 similar ads—prompting the tech giant to remove many. But the same publishers, it says, returned soon after with nearly identical fundraising appeals."This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact".<h2>Ads removed, but for the wrong reasons</h2>Meta confirmed that it had removed the ads for violating its policies—but only after Ekō and The Guardian reached out for comment, and that too not for raising money for weapons but something else. A Meta spokesperson said all political or social issue-based ads must include disclaimers that identify who paid for them. None of these ads did.Ekō estimates that the ads, most of which were shown in the UK and EU, racked up at least 76,000 impressions. It was unable to determine the reach of the ads in the United States.<h2>What was the raised money used for?</h2>A deeper investigation by Israeli publication +972 Magazine revealed that many of the drones being crowdfunded—commercial quadcopters sold on Amazon—are being retrofitted by Israeli soldiers to drop grenades in combat. Several soldiers told the outlet that such drones were delivered via online donation drives and private Facebook groups."Most of our drones are broken and falling apart—and we don’t have any replacements," read one ad. "Donate now — every second counts, every drone saves lives."One publisher flagged by Ekō, Vaad Hatzedaka, a non profit, has even linked its ads to a donation page listing the exact models of drones and tactical gear it was fundraising for, including two drones made by Chinese firm Autel. According to the group's donation tracker, it has raised over $250,000 of its $300,000 goal.Another campaigner, Israeli musician Mayer Malik, has used Meta ads to promote a donation page that offers sponsorships for tactical items like thermal drones. He has reportedly raised over $2.2 million for Israeli units through these efforts.<h2>Are such ads allowed? What do Meta rules say?</h2>Meta's policies broadly prohibit the buying, selling, gifting, or fundraising for "firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, explosives, or lethal enhancements," though they allow some exceptions. But the company said the recent ads were removed primarily for lacking political disclaimers—not for fundraising for military gear.According to Ekō, these campaigns may also violate the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which obligates platforms to remove any content that violates national or EU law. In both France and the UK, strict regulations limit how charities can fundraise for foreign militaries. In January 2025, the UK’s Charity Commission issued a formal warning to a London-based charity after it raised funds for an Israeli soldier, saying the effort was "not lawful or acceptable."

"This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact".

Facebook parent company Meta is hosting ads on its platforms, including Instagram and Threads, to fund Israeli military gear, which in many cases, was responsible for the killings of unarmed civilians in Gaza, according to new research. The ads, critics say, also seem to directly violate the platform's own rules on political and weapons-related content. These paid ads, first flagged to Meta by global consumer watchdog Ekō, have reportedly raised millions of dollars to arm the Israeli military. What do the ads say? One such ad, which as per The Guardian, remained live as of July 17, read: "We are the sniper team of Unit Shaked, stationed in Gaza, and we urgently need shooting tripods to complete our mission in Jabalia". It was first posted on June 11. Ekō has identified at least 117 such ads since March of this year, all seeking donations for gear for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF itself is not running these campaigns, but according to Ekō, the military has received equipment through donations raised online. What's more, this isn't the first time the group flagged these campaigns. In December 2024, Ekō alerted Meta to 98 similar ads—prompting the tech giant to remove many. But the same publishers, it says, returned soon after with nearly identical fundraising appeals. "This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact". Ads removed, but for the wrong reasons Meta confirmed that it had removed the ads for violating its policies—but only after Ekō and The Guardian reached out for comment, and that too not for raising money for weapons but something else. A Meta spokesperson said all political or social issue-based ads must include disclaimers that identify who paid for them. None of these ads did. Ekō estimates that the ads, most of which were shown in the UK and EU, racked up at least 76,000 impressions. It was unable to determine the reach of the ads in the United States. What was the raised money used for? A deeper investigation by Israeli publication +972 Magazine revealed that many of the drones being crowdfunded—commercial quadcopters sold on Amazon—are being retrofitted by Israeli soldiers to drop grenades in combat. Several soldiers told the outlet that such drones were delivered via online donation drives and private Facebook groups. "Most of our drones are broken and falling apart—and we don’t have any replacements," read one ad. "Donate now — every second counts, every drone saves lives." One publisher flagged by Ekō, Vaad Hatzedaka, a non profit, has even linked its ads to a donation page listing the exact models of drones and tactical gear it was fundraising for, including two drones made by Chinese firm Autel. According to the group's donation tracker, it has raised over $250,000 of its $300,000 goal. Another campaigner, Israeli musician Mayer Malik, has used Meta ads to promote a donation page that offers sponsorships for tactical items like thermal drones. He has reportedly raised over $2.2 million for Israeli units through these efforts. Are such ads allowed? What do Meta rules say? Meta's policies broadly prohibit the buying, selling, gifting, or fundraising for "firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, explosives, or lethal enhancements," though they allow some exceptions. But the company said the recent ads were removed primarily for lacking political disclaimers—not for fundraising for military gear. According to Ekō, these campaigns may also violate the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which obligates platforms to remove any content that violates national or EU law. In both France and the UK, strict regulations limit how charities can fundraise for foreign militaries. In January 2025, the UK’s Charity Commission issued a formal warning to a London-based charity after it raised funds for an Israeli soldier, saying the effort was "not lawful or acceptable."

"This shows that Meta will literally take money from anybody," said Maen Hammad, a campaigner with Ekō. "So little of the checks and balances the platform ought to be doing actually takes place and if it does, they’ll do it after the fact".

'Meta will literally take money from anybody': Facebook, Instagram ran ads funding Israeli military strikes in Gaza, watchdog finds

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. 19 people have been reported dead, including the pilot, and multiple people were hospitalised in the crash.&nbsp;The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force.The horrifying incident has revived the memories of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad in India. Shockingly, there are multiple similarities between the two incidents. 1. Crash shortly after takeoff&nbsp;The F‑7 BGI training jet took off around 1 in the afternoon on Monday (July 21) and crashed in just a few minutes. Similarly, the Air India plane also crashed just a few seconds after it took off from Ahmedabad for London.&nbsp;2. Crashed at school/college&nbsp;The Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into the building of the Milestone School and College. Similarly, the Air India aircraft crashed into the building of the BJ Medical College. 3. Death of students The Air India crash resulted in the deaths of multiple students of the educational institution, along with the passengers on board the plane. Since it was an air force jet in Bangladesh incident, there were no passengers but the pilot, along with the students of the school lost their lives.&nbsp;4. Horrifying visuals&nbsp;Both the Air India plane crash and the Bangladesh jet crash ended up in horrifying visuals from the ground showing the terrifying situation for the kin as well as for the authorities.&nbsp;5. Pilot tried&nbsp;When the Air India plane crash occurred, the pilot tried giving the emergency signal using the "MAYDAY" message. In the Bangladesh jet crash, the pilot reportedly tried to save the aircraft to be crashed from a populated area but failed.&nbsp;'I was terrified'&nbsp;Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII.“I was terrified watching videos on TV,” the 16-year-old told AP. “My God! It’s my school," she added on the phone call.&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp;The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

The F‑7 BGI training jet took off around 1 in the afternoon on Monday (July 21) and crashed in just a few minutes. Similarly, the Air India plane also crashed just a few seconds after it took off from Ahmedabad for London.

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. 19 people have been reported dead, including the pilot, and multiple people were hospitalised in the crash. The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. The horrifying incident has revived the memories of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad in India. Shockingly, there are multiple similarities between the two incidents. 1. Crash shortly after takeoff The F‑7 BGI training jet took off around 1 in the afternoon on Monday (July 21) and crashed in just a few minutes. Similarly, the Air India plane also crashed just a few seconds after it took off from Ahmedabad for London. 2. Crashed at school/college The Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into the building of the Milestone School and College. Similarly, the Air India aircraft crashed into the building of the BJ Medical College. 3. Death of students The Air India crash resulted in the deaths of multiple students of the educational institution, along with the passengers on board the plane. Since it was an air force jet in Bangladesh incident, there were no passengers but the pilot, along with the students of the school lost their lives. 4. Horrifying visuals Both the Air India plane crash and the Bangladesh jet crash ended up in horrifying visuals from the ground showing the terrifying situation for the kin as well as for the authorities. 5. Pilot tried When the Air India plane crash occurred, the pilot tried giving the emergency signal using the "MAYDAY" message. In the Bangladesh jet crash, the pilot reportedly tried to save the aircraft to be crashed from a populated area but failed. 'I was terrified' Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII. “I was terrified watching videos on TV,” the 16-year-old told AP. “My God! It’s my school," she added on the phone call. The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on. The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”

The F‑7 BGI training jet took off around 1 in the afternoon on Monday (July 21) and crashed in just a few minutes. Similarly, the Air India plane also crashed just a few seconds after it took off from Ahmedabad for London.

5 SHOCKING similarities between Bangladesh jet crash and Ahmedabad Air India crash

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar, the pilot of the &nbsp;Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft that crashed in Bangladesh, tried saving it by driving it away from any densely populated area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate said, Dhaka Tribune reported. But unfortunately, the jet crashed into a two-storey building of Milestone School and College in Diabari, Uttara, and so far, at least 19 people have been reported dead, including the pilot, and multiple people were injured.&nbsp;“To manage the situation and prevent major damage, the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Md Towkir Islam, made every effort to steer the aircraft from a densely populated area to a less crowded location. Unfortunately, the jet crashed unexpectedly into a two-storey building of Milestone School and College in Diabari, Dhaka. The sudden accident resulted in 19 deaths, including the pilot, and 164 injuries," the ISPR said in its statement.&nbsp;Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star quoted Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as saying. The pilot has reportedly died.&nbsp;What happened?&nbsp;The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force.&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp;The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star reported. 

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar, the pilot of the Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft that crashed in Bangladesh, tried saving it by driving it away from any densely populated area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate said, Dhaka Tribune reported. But unfortunately, the jet crashed into a two-storey building of Milestone School and College in Diabari, Uttara, and so far, at least 19 people have been reported dead, including the pilot, and multiple people were injured. “To manage the situation and prevent major damage, the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Md Towkir Islam, made every effort to steer the aircraft from a densely populated area to a less crowded location. Unfortunately, the jet crashed unexpectedly into a two-storey building of Milestone School and College in Diabari, Dhaka. The sudden accident resulted in 19 deaths, including the pilot, and 164 injuries," the ISPR said in its statement. Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star quoted Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as saying. The pilot has reportedly died. What happened? The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on. The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”

Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star reported.&nbsp;

Bangladesh jet crash: Pilot tried to steer plane away from populated area but...

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. At least 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building.&nbsp;Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII.&nbsp;“I was terrified watching videos on TV,” the 16-year-old told AP. “My God! It’s my school," she added on the phone call.&nbsp;The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force.&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp;The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;One-day state mourning was also declared after the crash on Monday. During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, as well as educational establishments across the country.&nbsp;

Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII.

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. At least 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII. “I was terrified watching videos on TV,” the 16-year-old told AP. “My God! It’s my school," she added on the phone call. The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on. The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.” One-day state mourning was also declared after the crash on Monday. During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, as well as educational establishments across the country.

Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present when the plane crashed, told the news agency Associated Press that the school has around 2,000 students, and runs classes from elementary to Class XII.

Student, who was absent from school on the day of Bangladesh jet crash, says...

All it took was one guessed password from the login credentials of a single employee, and a ransomware gang brought down KNP, a 158-year-old British company. Now British intelligence agencies are fighting ransomware attacks 24/7. The man who led KNP at the time is now helping these efforts. Here is what happened.<h2>Ransomware carnage left 700 jobless</h2>KNP, a transport company in Northamptonshire, had to ground its fleet of 500 lorries and render 700 people jobless in 2023 as the ransomware gang entered its systems by guessing the weak password.The attack on KNP came from the notorious ransomware group Akira. Once inside, they encrypted all company data and held it for ransom."If you're reading this, it means the internal infrastructure of your company is fully or partially dead," the hackers wrote in their chilling ransom note.A negotiation firm estimated the cost of retrieving the KNP data at £5 million, and the company simply didn’t have that kind of money.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ransomware-attack-disrupts-blood-donation-services-in-us-8676643/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ransomware-attack-disrupts-blood-donation-services-in-us-8676643/embed</a>&nbsp;Without access to its digital systems, orders, or logistics, the company had no other option but to file for insolvency.KNP director Paul Abbott made a startling confession: he still hasn’t told the employee whose weak password likely doomed the firm.<h2>More companies are falling prey to ransomware</h2>KNP is one of tens of thousands of UK businesses falling prey to cyber sieges, according to a BBC report on the menace.Even household names like M&amp;S, Co-op and Harrods are not spared. Last week, the Co-op, a UK grocery chain, said all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen in a cyber attack. Similarly, Marks &amp; Spencer (M&amp; S) fell victim to social engineering, with the hackers tricking their way in by “blagging” IT staff at the British multinational retailer. Blagging or 'pretexting' is a social engineering tactic in which attackers trick victims into divulging sensitive information or granting access to systems by creating a fabricated scenario and building their trust.<h2>Now the &nbsp;UK is fighting ransomware attacks</h2>At the British intelligence agency GCHQ or the Government Communications Headquarters, elite National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) officers are fighting against ransomware 24/7. But even they admit there are a lot of attackers, "and not that many of us.”Cyberattacks have nearly doubled to 35-40 incidents a week, the BBC report quoted Suzanne Grimmer of National Crime Agency (NCA) as saying. “Criminals are becoming far more able to access tools and services that you don’t need a specific technical skill set for.”<h2>'Young gamers are turning to cybercrime'</h2>James Babbage, Director General (Threats) at the NCA, told the BBC that young gamers are becoming hackers, after 'recognising that their skills can be used to con help desks into giving them access to companies.'Once inside, they use ransomware bought from dark web to steal data and lock up entire systems. “It’s a national security threat in its own right,” Babbage said.<h2>'Don't pay ransom' policy is not working</h2>British government is planning to ban public bodies from paying ransoms to hackers, and may force private companies to report attacks and get permission to pay.Paul Abbott, the boss of NKP when it crumbled, is now giving talks on the cyber threat, using the example of his company as a cautionary tale.&nbsp;Abbot, said the BBC report, wants every company to prove their security is up-to-date.&nbsp; Paul Cashmore, a cyber-insurance specialist during the KNP collapse, said many companies, however, just choose to pay up quietly."We need organisations to take steps to secure their systems," Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is waging daily war on international hacker gangs, was quoted as saying in a BBC report on the crime.But &nbsp;Babbage said that it is the paying of ransoms which fuels this crime.&nbsp;

KNP, a transport company in Northamptonshire had to ground its fleet of 500 lorries and render 700 people jobless in 2023 as the ransomware gang entered its systems by guessing the weak password. Its boss made a confession

All it took was one guessed password from the login credentials of a single employee, and a ransomware gang brought down KNP, a 158-year-old British company. Now British intelligence agencies are fighting ransomware attacks 24/7. The man who led KNP at the time is now helping these efforts. Here is what happened. Ransomware carnage left 700 jobless KNP, a transport company in Northamptonshire, had to ground its fleet of 500 lorries and render 700 people jobless in 2023 as the ransomware gang entered its systems by guessing the weak password. The attack on KNP came from the notorious ransomware group Akira. Once inside, they encrypted all company data and held it for ransom. "If you're reading this, it means the internal infrastructure of your company is fully or partially dead," the hackers wrote in their chilling ransom note. A negotiation firm estimated the cost of retrieving the KNP data at £5 million, and the company simply didn’t have that kind of money. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ransomware-attack-disrupts-blood-donation-services-in-us-8676643/embed Without access to its digital systems, orders, or logistics, the company had no other option but to file for insolvency. KNP director Paul Abbott made a startling confession: he still hasn’t told the employee whose weak password likely doomed the firm. More companies are falling prey to ransomware KNP is one of tens of thousands of UK businesses falling prey to cyber sieges, according to a BBC report on the menace. Even household names like M&S, Co-op and Harrods are not spared. Last week, the Co-op, a UK grocery chain, said all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen in a cyber attack. Similarly, Marks & Spencer (M& S) fell victim to social engineering, with the hackers tricking their way in by “blagging” IT staff at the British multinational retailer. Blagging or 'pretexting' is a social engineering tactic in which attackers trick victims into divulging sensitive information or granting access to systems by creating a fabricated scenario and building their trust. Now the UK is fighting ransomware attacks At the British intelligence agency GCHQ or the Government Communications Headquarters, elite National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) officers are fighting against ransomware 24/7. But even they admit there are a lot of attackers, "and not that many of us.” Cyberattacks have nearly doubled to 35-40 incidents a week, the BBC report quoted Suzanne Grimmer of National Crime Agency (NCA) as saying. “Criminals are becoming far more able to access tools and services that you don’t need a specific technical skill set for.” 'Young gamers are turning to cybercrime' James Babbage, Director General (Threats) at the NCA, told the BBC that young gamers are becoming hackers, after 'recognising that their skills can be used to con help desks into giving them access to companies.' Once inside, they use ransomware bought from dark web to steal data and lock up entire systems. “It’s a national security threat in its own right,” Babbage said. 'Don't pay ransom' policy is not working British government is planning to ban public bodies from paying ransoms to hackers, and may force private companies to report attacks and get permission to pay. Paul Abbott, the boss of NKP when it crumbled, is now giving talks on the cyber threat, using the example of his company as a cautionary tale. Abbot, said the BBC report, wants every company to prove their security is up-to-date. Paul Cashmore, a cyber-insurance specialist during the KNP collapse, said many companies, however, just choose to pay up quietly. "We need organisations to take steps to secure their systems," Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is waging daily war on international hacker gangs, was quoted as saying in a BBC report on the crime. But Babbage said that it is the paying of ransoms which fuels this crime.

KNP, a transport company in Northamptonshire, had to ground its fleet of 500 lorries and render 700 people jobless in 2023 as the ransomware gang entered its systems by guessing the weak password. Its boss made a confession

Password from hell: Weak login credentials of a single staffer wiped out a 158-year-old firm, and its boss is now warning others

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. At least 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building.&nbsp;Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star quoted Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as saying. The pilot has reportedly died.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨🇧🇩 BIG BREAKING NEWS: Bangladesh Air Force Chinese built FT-7BGI fighter jet crashes near Milestone College&#39;s Uttara campus, Dhaka. Pilot Killed.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/planecrash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#planecrash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Uttaracampus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Uttaracampus</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bangladesh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bangladesh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhaka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhaka</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BangladeshAirForce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BangladeshAirForce</a> <a href="https://t.co/83s6yt25VI">pic.twitter.com/83s6yt25VI</a>&mdash; TIger NS (@TIgerNS3) <a href="https://twitter.com/TIgerNS3/status/1947245175807639616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 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">Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into Dhaka school, killing at least 1 VC: Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BangladeshAirForce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BangladeshAirForce</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/planecrash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#planecrash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhaka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhaka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dead?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dead</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/northeastlive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#northeastlive</a> <a href="https://t.co/OYXXsPK01H">pic.twitter.com/OYXXsPK01H</a>&mdash; Northeast Live (@NELiveTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/NELiveTV/status/1947219704646717470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What happened?&nbsp;The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. &nbsp;&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp; The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;One-day state mourning was also declared after the crash on Monday. During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, as well as educational establishments across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. He belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. 

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. At least 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star quoted Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as saying. The pilot has reportedly died.

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. He belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash.&nbsp;

Bangladesh jet crash: Who was Towkir Islam Sagar, pilot died after Air Force F-7 aircraft crashed onto school?

After Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were seen getting cosy with each other during a Coldplay concert, it not only shocked the internet but also inspired an individual to code a quirky point-and-click game. The captured moment of both spread like wildfire across social media platforms, prompting the netizens to label them the “Coldplay Canoodlers.” Meanwhile, along with the footage going viral, the clip has also turned into a video game.&nbsp;According to a report in NDTV, the game is the brainchild of Jonathan Mann, who is popular for a daily songwriting streak on YouTube that lasted over a decade. The game has been coded in such a way that it tasks players with scanning and locating the infamous couple after pixelating the concert crowd. After the couple is spotted, the original clip's audio will play.&nbsp;<h3>How to play the game?</h3>Jonathan Mann has applied AI and “vibe coded” the game in which you will have to play as the camera operator tasked with finding the CEO and the HR chief canoodling in the crowd. When you successfully locate the couple, you earn 10 points each time. However, the game has not become commercial yet on any platform.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">i vibe coded a little game called Coldplay Canoodlers you&#39;re the camera operator and you have to find the CEO and HR lady canoodling 10 points every time you find them 👇link <a href="https://t.co/aA6e1R5aGJ">pic.twitter.com/aA6e1R5aGJ</a>&mdash; 17 years of song a day (@songadaymann) <a href="https://twitter.com/songadaymann/status/1946248955576066339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The game has surprised several people around the world. Meanwhile, Astronomer came up with a formal statement on social media platform X (formerly know as Twitter), saying, “Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional… <a href="https://t.co/rfrAQ5bygy">pic.twitter.com/rfrAQ5bygy</a>&mdash; Astronomer (@astronomerio) <a href="https://twitter.com/astronomerio/status/1946278720622526812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The scene during the Coldplay concert unfolded when Byron and Cabot were enjoying the concert until Chris Martin pointed at them, as he was unaware that the couple had outed their affair. As soon as they flashed on screen, both sprang apart. Byron was seen hiding behind the barracks, while Cabot was left standing, hiding her face behind her hands.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/coldplay-ceo-what-happened-at-the-coldplay-concert-entire-cheating-scandal-featuring-astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-explained-chris-martin-1752849360929">What happened at the Coldplay concert: Entire cheating scandal featuring Astronomer CEO Andy Byron explained</a>

In this game, users will have to play as the camera operator tasked with finding the CEO and the HR chief canoodling in the crowd. When you successfully locate the couple, you earn 10 points each time. 



After Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were seen getting cosy with each other during a Coldplay concert, it not only shocked the internet but also inspired an individual to code a quirky point-and-click game. The captured moment of both spread like wildfire across social media platforms, prompting the netizens to label them the “Coldplay Canoodlers.” Meanwhile, along with the footage going viral, the clip has also turned into a video game. According to a report in NDTV, the game is the brainchild of Jonathan Mann, who is popular for a daily songwriting streak on YouTube that lasted over a decade. The game has been coded in such a way that it tasks players with scanning and locating the infamous couple after pixelating the concert crowd. After the couple is spotted, the original clip's audio will play. How to play the game? Jonathan Mann has applied AI and “vibe coded” the game in which you will have to play as the camera operator tasked with finding the CEO and the HR chief canoodling in the crowd. When you successfully locate the couple, you earn 10 points each time. However, the game has not become commercial yet on any platform.

In this game, users will have to play as the camera operator tasked with finding the CEO and the HR chief canoodling in the crowd. When you successfully locate the couple, you earn 10 points each time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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