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<p>Indonesian police recently busted a baby trafficking ring that sold at least 24 infants, 15 of them shipped to adoptive parents in Singapore. The gang has been operating since early 2023, according to authorities who arrested 13 people and rescued six babies. They are looking for the other babies.</p><h2>Dark discovery: 13 arrests, 6 infants rescued</h2><p>The baby trafficking ring was busted when a biological parent, angry at not being paid, reported an alleged ‘kidnapping’, leading investigators to a suspect who confessed to trading 24 babies.</p><p>Authorities arrested 13 suspects from across Indonesia: Pontianak in Borneo, Tangerang near Jakarta, and Bandung. The 13th suspect was held at Soekarno‑Hatta airport while returning from abroad.</p><p>Police rescued six infants between two and six months of age. Out of these, five babies were destined for Singapore and one for Tangerang.</p><h2>Dirty operation: How the Indonesian baby trafficking ring worked</h2><p>The baby smuggling syndicate had recruiters, some of them making the bookings even for babies yet to be born, according to reports. “Some acted as initial recruiters, even while the babies were still in the womb,” said Commissioner Surawan, West Java Police.</p><p>There were also caretakers, shelter providers and forgers of family cards, birth certificates and passports.</p><p>“The babies were added to other people’s family cards, and passports issued before they were sent abroad,” Antara News agency quoted an official as saying.</p><p>Most of the babies originated from West Java. They were trafficked first to Pontianak, where fake documents were issued, before being sent to Singapore.</p><h2>Baby trafficking ring: A high price tag for those willing to pay</h2><p>According to media reports citing authorities, each baby reportedly fetched Indonesian rupiah 11–16 million (around $600–980). In some cases, the payments were made even before birth.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-cbi-busts-child-trafficking-ring-arrests-7-people-rescues-2-babies-708543/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-cbi-busts-child-trafficking-ring-arrests-7-people-rescues-2-babies-708543/embed</a></p><h2>How much are the biological parents involved in the baby-selling ring?</h2><p>According to Indonesian police, some biological parents had agreed to sell their children due to financial hardship. But several parents were left unpaid after surrendering the baby. That's when the lid opened on the clandestine trafficking network.<br>Some of the parents who had not been paid reported 'kidnappings'.&nbsp;</p><h2>Baby trafficking ring busted: Who are the buyers?</h2><p>Indonesian police are working with Interpol and Singapore law enforcement to trace the buyers and track down all the trafficked 24 infants, mostly believed to be in Singapore.</p><h2>The terrible trade in babies exposes the poverty, desperation of poor Indonesians</h2><p>The gang members are likely to face human trafficking charges. The baby‑selling rings have been exploiting desperate mothers with the promise of a few million rupiah.<br>Politicians warned this 'terrifying trade in newborns' underscored deeper issues like rampant poverty, weak social safety nets and loopholes in adoption laws.</p><p>Indonesian lawmakers urged the government to open safe houses, extend social services and improve protections for vulnerable pregnant women to stop this ruthless trade, the Antara News agency said in a report.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Police rescued six infants between two and six months of age. Out of these, five babies were destined for Singapore and one for Tangerang.

Indonesian police recently busted a baby trafficking ring that sold at least 24 infants, 15 of them shipped to adoptive parents in Singapore. The gang has been operating since early 2023, according to authorities who arrested 13 people and rescued six babies. They are looking for the other babies. Dark discovery: 13 arrests, 6 infants rescued The baby trafficking ring was busted when a biological parent, angry at not being paid, reported an alleged ‘kidnapping’, leading investigators to a suspect who confessed to trading 24 babies. Authorities arrested 13 suspects from across Indonesia: Pontianak in Borneo, Tangerang near Jakarta, and Bandung. The 13th suspect was held at Soekarno‑Hatta airport while returning from abroad. Police rescued six infants between two and six months of age. Out of these, five babies were destined for Singapore and one for Tangerang. Dirty operation: How the Indonesian baby trafficking ring worked The baby smuggling syndicate had recruiters, some of them making the bookings even for babies yet to be born, according to reports. “Some acted as initial recruiters, even while the babies were still in the womb,” said Commissioner Surawan, West Java Police. There were also caretakers, shelter providers and forgers of family cards, birth certificates and passports. “The babies were added to other people’s family cards, and passports issued before they were sent abroad,” Antara News agency quoted an official as saying. Most of the babies originated from West Java. They were trafficked first to Pontianak, where fake documents were issued, before being sent to Singapore. Baby trafficking ring: A high price tag for those willing to pay According to media reports citing authorities, each baby reportedly fetched Indonesian rupiah 11–16 million (around $600–980). In some cases, the payments were made even before birth. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-cbi-busts-child-trafficking-ring-arrests-7-people-rescues-2-babies-708543/embed How much are the biological parents involved in the baby-selling ring? According to Indonesian police, some biological parents had agreed to sell their children due to financial hardship. But several parents were left unpaid after surrendering the baby. That's when the lid opened on the clandestine trafficking network. Some of the parents who had not been paid reported 'kidnappings'. Baby trafficking ring busted: Who are the buyers? Indonesian police are working with Interpol and Singapore law enforcement to trace the buyers and track down all the trafficked 24 infants, mostly believed to be in Singapore. The terrible trade in babies exposes the poverty, desperation of poor Indonesians The gang members are likely to face human trafficking charges. The baby‑selling rings have been exploiting desperate mothers with the promise of a few million rupiah. Politicians warned this 'terrifying trade in newborns' underscored deeper issues like rampant poverty, weak social safety nets and loopholes in adoption laws. Indonesian lawmakers urged the government to open safe houses, extend social services and improve protections for vulnerable pregnant women to stop this ruthless trade, the Antara News agency said in a report.

<p>Police rescued six infants between two and six months of age. Out of these, five babies were destined for Singapore and one for Tangerang.</p>

Baby mafia! Indonesian baby‑trafficking ring 'booked' infants before they were born, sold for millions of rupiah; 6 infants rescued

What is worse than cheating? Well, Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot would say the way in which it was exposed! Here's everything about th eviral 'kiss cam' video that broke the internet: At a Coldplay concert, one moment you were hugging and enjoying - the next moment - you were hiding your faces

F-word, emoji and mystery woman: Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot's 'kiss cam' video breaks internet

<p>A passenger sneaked his wife into business class from economy, and what followed baffled the crew. Typically, passengers are supposed to stay in their designated seats. In this case, a man bought one Business class seat, while his wife was in Economy. After the flight had been in the air for some time, he snuck his wife into his seat. A flight attendant told View From The Wing that she works on an airline with lay-flat beds. She saw that the couple was sleeping together on the seat with their mouths wide open. The attendant said she normally works in the Economy section. But on this day, she was in Business class and the senior-most there. She asked the couple to separate, saying the woman needs to return to her seat, citing security issues. The seat is meant to accommodate only one person in case the flight hits turbulence. However, an older woman in the back told her to let them be “as long as they're not being a bother”. The attendant didn't know what to do and said she had seen attendants in previous instances allowing it. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-spot-airplanes-piercing-holes-in-clouds-triggering-rain-and-snow-1752656788475"><strong>Bizarre finding shows airplanes are triggering rain and snow. Here's how</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The issue with seat sharing comes down to several things. People who want to enjoy a Business Class seat are required to pay for it. Safety is another reason, as seatbelts and seats are structurally meant for one passenger only. Also, each seat has only one oxygen mask. Airlines also do not entertain people walking up and down from one cabin to another, as this can cause a disturbance for other passengers in premium seats who have paid more for privacy and quiet. Other flight attendants reacted to the post. Some of them said that they would file an incident report on this matter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Several people fly in different cabins, and airlines allow them to visit each other. While it is considered alright for people from Business to move to Economy as often as they want to, passengers are ideally now allowed to move up to Business class as much as they want to. Some airlines also allow seat swapping after takeoff, but only once. However, flight attendants have the discretion to let passengers change or share seats.</p>

A flight attendant was left searching for answers after a man in Business class got his wife from Economy to sneak in and sleep with him on the flat bed. She was left looking for answers on what to do in this situation. 

A passenger sneaked his wife into business class from economy, and what followed baffled the crew. Typically, passengers are supposed to stay in their designated seats. In this case, a man bought one Business class seat, while his wife was in Economy. After the flight had been in the air for some time, he snuck his wife into his seat. A flight attendant told View From The Wing that she works on an airline with lay-flat beds. She saw that the couple was sleeping together on the seat with their mouths wide open. The attendant said she normally works in the Economy section. But on this day, she was in Business class and the senior-most there. She asked the couple to separate, saying the woman needs to return to her seat, citing security issues. The seat is meant to accommodate only one person in case the flight hits turbulence. However, an older woman in the back told her to let them be “as long as they're not being a bother”. The attendant didn't know what to do and said she had seen attendants in previous instances allowing it. Also Read: Bizarre finding shows airplanes are triggering rain and snow. Here's how The issue with seat sharing comes down to several things. People who want to enjoy a Business Class seat are required to pay for it. Safety is another reason, as seatbelts and seats are structurally meant for one passenger only. Also, each seat has only one oxygen mask. Airlines also do not entertain people walking up and down from one cabin to another, as this can cause a disturbance for other passengers in premium seats who have paid more for privacy and quiet. Other flight attendants reacted to the post. Some of them said that they would file an incident report on this matter. Several people fly in different cabins, and airlines allow them to visit each other. While it is considered alright for people from Business to move to Economy as often as they want to, passengers are ideally now allowed to move up to Business class as much as they want to. Some airlines also allow seat swapping after takeoff, but only once. However, flight attendants have the discretion to let passengers change or share seats.

<p>A flight attendant was left searching for answers after a man in Business class got his wife from Economy to sneak in and sleep with him on the flat bed. She was left looking for answers on what to do in this situation.&nbsp;</p>

Man sneaks his wife into Business Class for sleep time, leaving flight attendant stumped

<p>NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is having a "going out of business sale" for its satellites, according to NASA Watch, a blog run by former NASA astrobiologist Keith Cowing. This comes amid the Trump administration's plans to cut funding to the space agency, thus hitting several projects related not only to other cosmic bodies, but also Earth. On sale are several Earth-monitoring satellites that studied the effects of climate change, the environment and predicted hurricanes. There are also some that are yet to be launched, such as the Geostationary Littoral Imaging and Monitoring Radiometer (GLIMR) instrument, The Byte reported. The sale, according to NASA Watch, is a way to raise funds for other projects. Cowing wrote that the Trump administration's 2026 budget request had asked for the satellites to be "shut down". Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/apollo-11-anniversary-conspiracy-theories-about-moon-landing-being-faked-swirl-once-again-1752748307052"><strong>Apollo 11 anniversary: Conspiracy theories about moon landing being faked swirl once again</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>NASA budget cuts</strong></h2><p>NASA budget cuts angered several experts, who called it "an extinction-level event for space science and exploration". The Trump administration is planning to cut down NASA's science directorate budget by more than half. However, Cowing said that NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab isn't really hopeful of things changing and is going ahead with the shutdown of the satellites. He wrote that the lab is looking to offload the satellites to "government and private sector buyers", which would help it raise funds. The Byte asked Cowing for more details, to which he responded that he "posts what he knows", and things are still evolving. Meanwhile, his story drew unhappy reactions from the scientific community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, there were some who found humour in the post, especially Cowing's words - "going out of business sale". JPL senior engineer Luis Amaro wrote in a LinkedIn post, "We got to keep a sense of humor these days at JPL." Yusef Johnson, mission integration lead of NASA's Artemis IV mission, one of the major projects to take a hit from budget cuts, called out the people who voted for Trump, adding, "Snake oil still sells." Notably, these satellites provide crucial data about the environment and weather patterns, alerting about major changes and the corresponding events like hurricanes. Trump has often denied that climate change is real, and experts say that this non-serious attitude is responsible for shutting down several operations at NASA.<br>&nbsp;</p>

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is selling off some satellites as part of the ‘going out of business sale’, NASA Watch reported. The space agency's budget for the year 2026 is reportedly going to be cut down massively. This sale is apparently to raise funds.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is having a "going out of business sale" for its satellites, according to NASA Watch, a blog run by former NASA astrobiologist Keith Cowing. This comes amid the Trump administration's plans to cut funding to the space agency, thus hitting several projects related not only to other cosmic bodies, but also Earth. On sale are several Earth-monitoring satellites that studied the effects of climate change, the environment and predicted hurricanes. There are also some that are yet to be launched, such as the Geostationary Littoral Imaging and Monitoring Radiometer (GLIMR) instrument, The Byte reported. The sale, according to NASA Watch, is a way to raise funds for other projects. Cowing wrote that the Trump administration's 2026 budget request had asked for the satellites to be "shut down". Also Read: Apollo 11 anniversary: Conspiracy theories about moon landing being faked swirl once again NASA budget cuts NASA budget cuts angered several experts, who called it "an extinction-level event for space science and exploration". The Trump administration is planning to cut down NASA's science directorate budget by more than half. However, Cowing said that NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab isn't really hopeful of things changing and is going ahead with the shutdown of the satellites. He wrote that the lab is looking to offload the satellites to "government and private sector buyers", which would help it raise funds. The Byte asked Cowing for more details, to which he responded that he "posts what he knows", and things are still evolving. Meanwhile, his story drew unhappy reactions from the scientific community. Meanwhile, there were some who found humour in the post, especially Cowing's words - "going out of business sale". JPL senior engineer Luis Amaro wrote in a LinkedIn post, "We got to keep a sense of humor these days at JPL." Yusef Johnson, mission integration lead of NASA's Artemis IV mission, one of the major projects to take a hit from budget cuts, called out the people who voted for Trump, adding, "Snake oil still sells." Notably, these satellites provide crucial data about the environment and weather patterns, alerting about major changes and the corresponding events like hurricanes. Trump has often denied that climate change is real, and experts say that this non-serious attitude is responsible for shutting down several operations at NASA.

<p>NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is selling off some satellites as part of the ‘going out of business sale’, NASA Watch reported. The space agency's budget for the year 2026 is reportedly going to be cut down massively. This sale is apprently to raise funds.</p>

Satellites for sale: NASA JPL is looking to get rid of some satellites already in space

<p>Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, caught on kiss cam with his HR chief, Kristin Cabot, has become an overnight sensation on social media. Video clips of the two cuddling up, hand-in-hand, at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts on Wednesday night have gone viral. A letter has emerged on the internet in which Byron seems to be apologising to his wife, his family, and his staff at Astronomer for his actions. It reads, "I want to acknowledge the moment that's been circulating online, and the disappointment it's caused. What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage." The statement then mentions a "sincere" apology from the tech CEO. The statement has been shared by a person named Peter Enis, with the handle mentioning that he works at CBS News. Did Andy Byron really issue a statement on the cheating saga he now finds himself embroiled in? Apparently, no. The statement has been flagged as fake by readers. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-i-win-trust-of-ceos-kristin-cabot-astronomer-hr-chief-caught-on-coldplay-kiss-cam-with-her-boss-once-bragged-1752807454535"><strong>'I win trust of CEOs': Kristin Cabot, Astronomer HR chief caught on Coldplay kiss cam with her boss, once bragged</strong></a></p><h2><strong>An apology letter by Andy Byron surfaces&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>Adding context to the fake letter, a fact-check on the post states that no one with the name Peter Enis works at CBS News. The account was marked as a parody account until a few hours before it posted the statement, and changed it to rake in views and reactions. "Until earlier today, this account was listed as a parody. This changed deliberately to mislead. If you need further proof, Peter Enis's CBS email would be Penis@cbsnews.com." The statement ends with the words, "This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build. I'm taking time to reflect, to take accountability, and to figure out the next steps, personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate that process." The post also misspells Andy's last name, “Byron”, as “Bryon”. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/who-is-andy-byron-viral-astronomer-ceo-exposed-having-affair-with-hr-kristin-cabot-at-coldplay-concert-1752800907576"><strong>Who is Andy Byron? Viral Astronomer CEO exposed having affair with HR Kristin Cabot at Coldplay concert</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEW</a> Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon issued a statement following a viral video that appeared to expose an alleged affair between himself and his HR director.<br><br>The moment happened at a Coldplay concert in Boston.<br><br>Byron apologized to his wife, family, and company. <a href="https://t.co/DaYnAQRc8o">pic.twitter.com/DaYnAQRc8o</a></p>&mdash; Peter Enis CBS News (@PeterEnisCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterEnisCBS/status/1945909064292028922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Coldplay concert exposes high-profile cheating scandal</strong></h2><p>Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin had an extremely lovely reaction when he saw the two on jumbotron. "Look at these two,” he said. However, Kristin Cabot immediately flung her hands to her face and turned away, while Byron ducked. Martin was confused about what was happening. His next words turned out to be true. “Oh, what?" Martin said. "Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. Holy sh-t. I hope we didn’t do something bad." Byron is a married man and had been caught cheating on his wife in full public view. Cabot and Byron have gone viral on social media and seem to be the only thing everyone is talking about at the moment. Meanwhile, his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, has reportedly dropped her last name from her Facebook account.&nbsp;</p>

Astronomer CEO cheating scandal: Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, caught cheating on his wife with his company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot, has reportedly apologised for the incident, based on a statement on X. Has he really commented on the matter, or is the letter fake? 

Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, caught on kiss cam with his HR chief, Kristin Cabot, has become an overnight sensation on social media. Video clips of the two cuddling up, hand-in-hand, at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts on Wednesday night have gone viral. A letter has emerged on the internet in which Byron seems to be apologising to his wife, his family, and his staff at Astronomer for his actions. It reads, "I want to acknowledge the moment that's been circulating online, and the disappointment it's caused. What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage." The statement then mentions a "sincere" apology from the tech CEO. The statement has been shared by a person named Peter Enis, with the handle mentioning that he works at CBS News. Did Andy Byron really issue a statement on the cheating saga he now finds himself embroiled in? Apparently, no. The statement has been flagged as fake by readers. Also Read: 'I win trust of CEOs': Kristin Cabot, Astronomer HR chief caught on Coldplay kiss cam with her boss, once bragged An apology letter by Andy Byron surfaces Adding context to the fake letter, a fact-check on the post states that no one with the name Peter Enis works at CBS News. The account was marked as a parody account until a few hours before it posted the statement, and changed it to rake in views and reactions. "Until earlier today, this account was listed as a parody. This changed deliberately to mislead. If you need further proof, Peter Enis's CBS email would be Penis@cbsnews.com." The statement ends with the words, "This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build. I'm taking time to reflect, to take accountability, and to figure out the next steps, personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate that process." The post also misspells Andy's last name, “Byron”, as “Bryon”. Also Read: Who is Andy Byron? Viral Astronomer CEO exposed having affair with HR Kristin Cabot at Coldplay concert

<p>Astronomer CEO cheating scandal: Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, caught cheating on his wife with his company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot, has reportedly apologised for the incident, based on a statement on X. Has he really commented on the matter, or is the letter fake?&nbsp;</p>

Astronomer cheating scandal: Apology letter by CEO Andy Byron surfaces. Real or fake?

<p>Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on camera cheating on his wife with his company's HR, Kristin Cabot. But to their misfortune, the saga unfolded in front of the whole wide world! The duo were attending Coldplay’s concert in Boston when the band’s signature “kiss cam” captured them having a moment. Both - already married to other people - quickly pulled away and ducked behind to escape the camera, albeit all was already revealed.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coldplay&#39;s Chris Martin accidentally exposes astronomer CEO Andy Byron having an affair with his HR chief Kristin Cabot. <a href="https://t.co/GMa2g0EiK3">pic.twitter.com/GMa2g0EiK3</a></p>&mdash; Pop Crave (@PopCrave) <a href="https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1945838356249669926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Who is Andy Byron?</h2><p>According to the LinkedIn profile, Andy Byron is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Astronomer for the last two years. He previously served as President of Lacework from 2019 to 2022, and then briefly served as an advisor to the company. From 2017 to 2019, he served as Cybereason’s Chief Revenue Officer. He also served as Fuze’s president and chief operating officer. He has held positions at Vericenter and BMC Software.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, and the couple have two children together. She is an educator at the Bancroft School in Massachusetts and currently serves as the Associate Director of Lower School and the Hope Graham Program Admission. The couple has two children together. After the clip went viral, Megan’s social media platforms were flooded with messages as netizens encouraged and supported her. Soon, she removed “Byron” from her name on various social media profiles. She also deactivated her Facebook account.</p><h2>What is Astronomer?</h2><p>Astronomer is a New York-based tech company offering Astro, a DataOps platform that helps businesses manage Apache Airflow workflows. The company supports clients in maintaining system uptime and accelerating development processes. Astronomer’s current executive team consists of Pete DeJoy (co-founder and chief product officer), Julian LaNeve (chief technology officer), Bhanu Sareddy (chief customer officer), and Kristin Cabot (chief people officer). Astronomer has not released a statement regarding the incident.</p>

The duo were attending Coldplay’s concert in Boston when the band’s signature “kiss cam” captured them having a moment. Both quickly pulled away and ducked behind to escape the camera, albeit all was already revealed.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on camera cheating on his wife with his company's HR, Kristin Cabot. But to their misfortune, the saga unfolded in front of the whole wide world! The duo were attending Coldplay’s concert in Boston when the band’s signature “kiss cam” captured them having a moment. Both - already married to other people - quickly pulled away and ducked behind to escape the camera, albeit all was already revealed.

<p>The duo were attending Coldplay’s concert in Boston when the band’s signature “kiss cam” captured them having a moment. Both quickly pulled away and ducked behind to escape the camera, albeit all was already revealed.</p>

Who is Andy Byron? Viral Astronomer CEO exposed having affair with HR Kristin Cabot - All about his company

<p>Kristin Cabot, the HR chief at Astronomer, is making headlines after she was caught canoodling with the CEO of the company, Andy Byron, on the jumbotron at Coldplay’s show Wednesday night. The exposure has spiralled into a huge deal, and everyone is talking about it. People are searching for Cabot on the internet in a bid to learn more about the woman who was getting cozy with her boss at the concert. Her LinkedIn bio is going viral, where she brags about winning everyone's trust at a company. “I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants,” she wrote on her profile. Cabot also praised Byron's vision, writing in another post, "I have been energised in my conversations with Andy Byron and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here." The tech CEO reciprocated the appreciation, calling Cabot a "perfect fit for Astronomer" in a press release. Byron also gushed over her “exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management.” Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/exposed-by-chris-martin-app-astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-s-affair-with-kristin-cabot-caught-on-camera-during-coldplay-concert-1752775232008"><strong>Exposed by Chris Martin! App Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's 'affair' with Kristin Cabot caught on camera during Coldplay concert</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Chris Martin's reaction to kiss cam goes viral</strong></h2><p>Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, who reportedly dropped her last name on social media immediately after her cheating husband was caught on the kiss cam. Chris Martin, the band frontman, willingly exposed the affair to the world during the Coldplay concert at the Gillette Stadium near Boston on Wednesday night. Byron has his hands around Cabot's chest when the camera pans towards them. As soon as they realised they were on camera, Cabot covered her face with her hands, while Byron ducked. Meanwhile, unaware of what was happening, Martin said, "Look at these two,” believing he had caught a romantic moment. However, as soon as they hid from the camera, Martin said, “Oh, what?" Video and audio footage from the stage has Martin saying, "Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. Holy s**t. I hope we didn’t do something bad." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-s-wife-drop-last-name-from-social-media-profiles-deactivates-account-after-viral-kiss-cam-clip-1752775535219"><strong>Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s wife drops last name from social media profiles, deactivates account after viral ‘kiss cam’ clip</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Is Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot married? Who is her husband?</strong></h2><p>However, the damage was done. Meanwhile, Megan is said to have dropped her last name from her social media account and later deactivated it. People are sending love and support to her and calling on her to take sweet revenge. A user wrote, "Get that divorce lawyer and get the money," while another added, “Hope she takes him for all he’s worth. What a POS." Reports suggest that Cabot recently divorced her husband, Kenneth Thornby. They also have a child together. They filed for it in 2018, and it was finalised in 2022, according to Massachusetts court records. It is not clear whether she re-married. Astronomer is an AI and data company valued at about $1.2 billion.&nbsp;</p>

Astronomer CEO cheating scandal: Kristin Cabot, the HR chief at Astronomer, has become a hot topic on social media ever since she was caught getting cozy with her CEO boss at Chris Martin's concert. Who is the woman caught on Coldplay kiss cam?

Kristin Cabot, the HR chief at Astronomer, is making headlines after she was caught canoodling with the CEO of the company, Andy Byron, on the jumbotron at Coldplay’s show Wednesday night. The exposure has spiralled into a huge deal, and everyone is talking about it. People are searching for Cabot on the internet in a bid to learn more about the woman who was getting cozy with her boss at the concert. Her LinkedIn bio is going viral, where she brags about winning everyone's trust at a company. “I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants,” she wrote on her profile. Cabot also praised Byron's vision, writing in another post, "I have been energised in my conversations with Andy Byron and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here." The tech CEO reciprocated the appreciation, calling Cabot a "perfect fit for Astronomer" in a press release. Byron also gushed over her “exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management.” Also Read: Exposed by Chris Martin! App Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's 'affair' with Kristin Cabot caught on camera during Coldplay concert Chris Martin's reaction to kiss cam goes viral Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, who reportedly dropped her last name on social media immediately after her cheating husband was caught on the kiss cam. Chris Martin, the band frontman, willingly exposed the affair to the world during the Coldplay concert at the Gillette Stadium near Boston on Wednesday night. Byron has his hands around Cabot's chest when the camera pans towards them. As soon as they realised they were on camera, Cabot covered her face with her hands, while Byron ducked. Meanwhile, unaware of what was happening, Martin said, "Look at these two,” believing he had caught a romantic moment. However, as soon as they hid from the camera, Martin said, “Oh, what?" Video and audio footage from the stage has Martin saying, "Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. Holy s**t. I hope we didn’t do something bad." Also Read: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s wife drops last name from social media profiles, deactivates account after viral ‘kiss cam’ clip Is Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot married? Who is her husband? However, the damage was done. Meanwhile, Megan is said to have dropped her last name from her social media account and later deactivated it. People are sending love and support to her and calling on her to take sweet revenge. A user wrote, "Get that divorce lawyer and get the money," while another added, “Hope she takes him for all he’s worth. What a POS." Reports suggest that Cabot recently divorced her husband, Kenneth Thornby. They also have a child together. They filed for it in 2018, and it was finalised in 2022, according to Massachusetts court records. It is not clear whether she re-married. Astronomer is an AI and data company valued at about $1.2 billion.

<p>Astronomer CEO cheating scandal: Kristin Cabot, the HR chief at Astronomer, has become a hot topic on social media ever since she was caught getting cozy with her CEO boss Andy Byron, at Chris Martin's concert. Who is the woman caught on Coldplay kiss cam?</p>

'I win trust of CEOs': Kristin Cabot, Astronomer HR chief caught on Coldplay kiss cam with her boss, once bragged

<p>Following an unexpected moment during Coldplay’s concert in Boston, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s affair was revealed to the public. The band’s signature “kiss cam” captured Byron, who is already married, with his colleague, Kristin Cabot. She is the human resources chief at Astronomer and has held the position for just over nine months. The footage of the moment from the concert has gone viral, resulting in widespread criticism from netizens. Amid the controversy, Byron’s wife has appeared to have dropped the last name from her social media before deactivating her account.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The video became viral after the frontman’s jovial remark, “Oh look at these two.” In the clip, the couple can be seen standing close. When the camera catches them, Byron hastily ducks, while Cabot hides her face. Chris Martin, the band’s lead singer, who was unaware of who they were, says, “Either they're having an affair, or they're very shy.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Megan Kerrigan Byron, the tech CEO’s wife, has maintained a low public profile since their marriage. She is an educator at the Bancroft School in Massachusetts and currently serves as the Associate Director of Lower School and the Hope Graham Program Admission. The couple has two children together.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The internet found out he’s married and she knows 🙃 Imagine being caught having an affair by Coldplay 😭😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/XtdQspLixO">pic.twitter.com/XtdQspLixO</a></p>&mdash; TONI TONE (@t0nit0ne) <a href="https://twitter.com/t0nit0ne/status/1945801768937333147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the clip from the Coldplay concert went viral, Megan’s social media platforms were flooded with messages as netizens encouraged and supported her. But now, she has removed “Byron” from her name on various social media profiles, which was quickly noticed by social media users. The change of name suggests the couple may be experiencing marital issues after the controversy. Megan has also deactivated her Facebook account.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a social media post, a person shares a screenshot of her profile that no longer has her last name. “Andy Byron‘s wife has now dropped her married name on Facebook and left comments open on her Facebook!” the user wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Andy Byron‘s wife has now dropped her married name on Facebook👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and left comments open on her Facebook!<br><br>What a class act! Go Megan 👏🏼<br><br>Get that divorce lawyer and get the money <a href="https://t.co/sCVVXJhKwF">pic.twitter.com/sCVVXJhKwF</a></p>&mdash; Mrs. SpaceX ™️ (@anuibi) <a href="https://twitter.com/anuibi/status/1945851236621734201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>The incident has taken social media by storm as netizens criticise Byron for having an extramarital affair with his colleague and share sympathetic messages for his wife.</p>

The incident has taken social media by storm as social media users criticise Byron for having an extramarital affair with his colleague and share sympathetic messages for his wife.

Following an unexpected moment during Coldplay’s concert in Boston, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s affair was revealed to the public. The band’s signature “kiss cam” captured Byron, who is already married, with his colleague, Kristin Cabot. She is the human resources chief at Astronomer and has held the position for just over nine months. The footage of the moment from the concert has gone viral, resulting in widespread criticism from netizens. Amid the controversy, Byron’s wife has appeared to have dropped the last name from her social media before deactivating her account. The video became viral after the frontman’s jovial remark, “Oh look at these two.” In the clip, the couple can be seen standing close. When the camera catches them, Byron hastily ducks, while Cabot hides her face. Chris Martin, the band’s lead singer, who was unaware of who they were, says, “Either they're having an affair, or they're very shy.” Megan Kerrigan Byron, the tech CEO’s wife, has maintained a low public profile since their marriage. She is an educator at the Bancroft School in Massachusetts and currently serves as the Associate Director of Lower School and the Hope Graham Program Admission. The couple has two children together.

<p>After Byron’s video went viral on the internet, netizens criticised him for having an extramarital affair with his colleague and shared sympathetic messages for his wife. But now, his wife seemed to have removed her last name from social media profiles and deactivated her accounts.</p>

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s wife drops last name from social media profiles, deactivates account after viral ‘kiss cam’ clip

<p>Who would have thought that a Coldplay concert would lead to a revelation of an office romance! Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, accidentally outed a secret affair during his concert. The video went viral, and the couple was soon identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief, Kristin Cabot. As the camera panned over them, and the image flashed on the big screen, the two frantically tried to hide their faces. The two were initially spotted hugging each other and watching the band play when the camera zoomed in on them.</p><h2>Chris Martin accidentally catches the CEO with mistress</h2><p><br><br>While interacting with the crowd, Martin pointed out a couple in the audience, unaware that the moment would go viral and lead to speculation about a possible workplace cheating scandal. In the viral clip, Byron, who is already married, was attending the concert alongside his HR chief, Kristin Cabot, on Wednesday in Boston. As the Kiss Cam zoomed on the two, Martin said, "Oh look at these two."</p><p><br>Seconds later as the couple realised they are on camera, the CEO let go of his arm around Cabot and scrouched down to hid ehis face behind the barriers. Meanwhile, the woman turned her back towards the camera in order to hide her face.&nbsp;</p><p><br>Entire Gillette Stadium erupted in laughter as the Yellow singer said, “Oh what... either they're having an affair or they're very shy.”</p><p><br>According to Byron's LinkedIn profile, he has been the CEO of Astronomer, a software development company, since July 2023. Meanwhile, Cabot has held the position of the firm's Chief People Officer, with her LinkedIn profile stating she wins "trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants".<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>Internet reacts to the viral clip</h2><p>The internet erupted with reactions as the clip went viral. A user wrote on X, “Ouch, that’s gonna suck to explain." Another user wrote, "Sorry for the wife but glad they're being exposed and embarrassed."A third user wrote, “HR policies will soon be updated.” Another user wrote, “A Coldplay concert is grounds for divorce on a few levels.”</p><h2>Wife removes husband's last name</h2><p><br>Hours after the video of Byron ad Cabot splashed all across social media, his wife removed her husband’s last name from her Facebook account. &nbsp;Social media users tracked her down online, and extended their support to her for being strong and immediately separating herself from the tech CEO.</p>

CEO of Astronomer app, Andy Byron was caught hugging his mistress during a Coldplay concert. Chris Martin accidentally exposed a office cheating scandal during a concert in Boston. The video has gone viral on  social media. 

Who would have thought that a Coldplay concert would lead to a revelation of an office romance! Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, accidentally outed a secret affair during his concert. The video went viral, and the couple was soon identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief, Kristin Cabot. As the camera panned over them, and the image flashed on the big screen, the two frantically tried to hide their faces. The two were initially spotted hugging each other and watching the band play when the camera zoomed in on them. Chris Martin accidentally catches the CEO with mistress While interacting with the crowd, Martin pointed out a couple in the audience, unaware that the moment would go viral and lead to speculation about a possible workplace cheating scandal. In the viral clip, Byron, who is already married, was attending the concert alongside his HR chief, Kristin Cabot, on Wednesday in Boston. As the Kiss Cam zoomed on the two, Martin said, "Oh look at these two." Seconds later as the couple realised they are on camera, the CEO let go of his arm around Cabot and scrouched down to hid ehis face behind the barriers. Meanwhile, the woman turned her back towards the camera in order to hide her face. Entire Gillette Stadium erupted in laughter as the Yellow singer said, “Oh what... either they're having an affair or they're very shy.” According to Byron's LinkedIn profile, he has been the CEO of Astronomer, a software development company, since July 2023. Meanwhile, Cabot has held the position of the firm's Chief People Officer, with her LinkedIn profile stating she wins "trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants". Internet reacts to the viral clip The internet erupted with reactions as the clip went viral. A user wrote on X, “Ouch, that’s gonna suck to explain." Another user wrote, "Sorry for the wife but glad they're being exposed and embarrassed."A third user wrote, “HR policies will soon be updated.” Another user wrote, “A Coldplay concert is grounds for divorce on a few levels.” Wife removes husband's last name Hours after the video of Byron ad Cabot splashed all across social media, his wife removed her husband’s last name from her Facebook account. Social media users tracked her down online, and extended their support to her for being strong and immediately separating herself from the tech CEO.

<p>CEO of Astronomer app, Andy Byron was caught hugging his mistress during a Coldplay concert. Chris Martin accidentally exposed a office cheating scandal during a concert in Boston. The video has gone viral on &nbsp;social media.&nbsp;</p>

Exposed by Chris Martin! App Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's 'affair' with Kristin Cabot caught on camera during Coldplay concert

<p>How users in the UK access websites with pornographic content is set to change dramatically. The Online Safety Act says that sites should make it more difficult for under-18s to view explicit content - and several adult sites have announced they will implement sophisticated age checks by July 25. Media regulator Ofcom estimates 14 million people watch online pornography - and concerns have been raised about the privacy and security implications of them having to undergo more robust identity checks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Age verification companies, who are likely to be employed, say people should be reassured because firms don't retain data, and they don't know what a person has accessed. "The only un-hackable database is no database whatsoever," says Iain Corby, of the Age Verification Providers Association. Chelsea Jarvie, cyber security specialist, says that society must be careful to “normalise mass identification online.” There are several methods an adult website might use to check a user's age, and Ofcom has suggested seven of them. A site could allow a combination to provide consumers with choice. Let's have a look.</p><h2>How it works</h2><p>You enter your credit card details and a payment processor verifies the card. Age verification company Verifymy indicates that if you do this test on its service, a two-factor authentication test and a mini purchase with no money going back and forth happens, like checking into a hotel. "No personal data gets passed on to an adult platform in any way. It is simply a yes or no as to answering a question: is this individual over 18?", Andy Lulham, Verifymy's chief operating officer was quoted saying in an interview.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 5RightsFoundation, an internet child safety charity, said credit card checks, and the photo identification and digital identity verification approaches, provided high assurance particularly where the data was properly secured, but "carry substantial privacy risks if not properly designed and managed".</p><h2>Digital identity services. How it works?</h2><p>They include digital identity wallets, which can store and pass on safely information which confirms your age. Omari Rodney is the head product engineer at Yoti. He explained to BBC News that once the document like a passport was checked and validated, all its sections were then removed and encrypted. Only the individual could decrypt it. "We can't view that information unless we have permission from you," he explained. Luciditi, another authentication company, said the user might elect to release a portion of their identity - that they were above 18 years old.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jarvie, however, believes digital wallets - and open banking - "can feel disproportionate" as a way to establish that you are above 18.</p><h2>Email-based age estimation</h2><p>You submit your email address, and technology checks other online services in which it has been employed - for example, banks or utility companies - to make an educated guess at your age. Verifymy are among operators, and it said their research indicated this was the way that users would feel most at ease. Lulham explains the technology tests whether an email has been used to communicate with a variety of websites like banks. Verifymy said information could be stored for as long as 28 days, but added it would in most cases be shorter, would be encrypted, and no information would be passed to the site being accessed.</p><h2>Facial age estimation</h2><p>You reveal your face through photo or video, and technology scans it to make a guess on your age.</p><p>What are the concerns regarding privacy? A verification business would normally verify whether it is an individual, just one person, and not an image. Yoti use a model of AI to decide on an individual's age.</p><p>Although facial age estimation "can be precise", Jarvie said her work had found that many individuals would not feel at ease with this approach.</p><h2>Mobile network operator age checks</h2><p>You grant consent for an age-check service to check if and when age filters are in place on your mobile phone number. Yoti considers who pays the bill, and if it is an adult paying for a child's phone - i.e., on a family plan. The mobile company are requested to verify the age of the individual, but would not know what website they plan to visit. OneID, a verification company, has the user log in to their digital ID through their phone number, with the phone operator verifying if they are above 18.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Verifymy stated pay as you go numbers would not work - a phone contract would be required for users.</p><h2>Open Banking</h2><p>You allow the age-check service to securely access information from your bank regarding whether you are over 18. OneID employs this approach if a user is unable to confirm he or she is older than 18 through his or her mobile operator. Though OneID does not view your transactions, your sort code and account number are passed to it when it makes its one-off check - but the firm assures that it does not retain any information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>OneID's founder Rob Kotlarz accepts that users will not be keen to reveal their bank information so that they can visit an adult website. "It is the right thing to help protect children," he was quoted saying to BBC News. "We are providing a more convenient method of verifying the age of someone. If it is convenient and frictionless, then why would you not do it to help safeguard the kids?"</p><h2>Photo ID matching</h2><p>You take a photo of an ID document with your face and age on, and a photo of yourself at the same time. These are then matched to verify the document belongs to you. In addition to UK documents, Yoti would enable the user to upload some non-UK ones as well. Jarvie feels photo ID uploads and credit card checks "feel outdated" and "highly intrusive".</p>

Porn age verification is coming. But can it protect your privacy?

How users in the UK access websites with pornographic content is set to change dramatically. The Online Safety Act says that sites should make it more difficult for under-18s to view explicit content - and several adult sites have announced they will implement sophisticated age checks by July 25. Media regulator Ofcom estimates 14 million people watch online pornography - and concerns have been raised about the privacy and security implications of them having to undergo more robust identity checks. Age verification companies, who are likely to be employed, say people should be reassured because firms don't retain data, and they don't know what a person has accessed. "The only un-hackable database is no database whatsoever," says Iain Corby, of the Age Verification Providers Association. Chelsea Jarvie, cyber security specialist, says that society must be careful to “normalise mass identification online.” There are several methods an adult website might use to check a user's age, and Ofcom has suggested seven of them. A site could allow a combination to provide consumers with choice. Let's have a look. How it works You enter your credit card details and a payment processor verifies the card. Age verification company Verifymy indicates that if you do this test on its service, a two-factor authentication test and a mini purchase with no money going back and forth happens, like checking into a hotel. "No personal data gets passed on to an adult platform in any way. It is simply a yes or no as to answering a question: is this individual over 18?", Andy Lulham, Verifymy's chief operating officer was quoted saying in an interview. The 5RightsFoundation, an internet child safety charity, said credit card checks, and the photo identification and digital identity verification approaches, provided high assurance particularly where the data was properly secured, but "carry substantial privacy risks if not properly designed and managed". Digital identity services. How it works? They include digital identity wallets, which can store and pass on safely information which confirms your age. Omari Rodney is the head product engineer at Yoti. He explained to BBC News that once the document like a passport was checked and validated, all its sections were then removed and encrypted. Only the individual could decrypt it. "We can't view that information unless we have permission from you," he explained. Luciditi, another authentication company, said the user might elect to release a portion of their identity - that they were above 18 years old. Jarvie, however, believes digital wallets - and open banking - "can feel disproportionate" as a way to establish that you are above 18. Email-based age estimation You submit your email address, and technology checks other online services in which it has been employed - for example, banks or utility companies - to make an educated guess at your age. Verifymy are among operators, and it said their research indicated this was the way that users would feel most at ease. Lulham explains the technology tests whether an email has been used to communicate with a variety of websites like banks. Verifymy said information could be stored for as long as 28 days, but added it would in most cases be shorter, would be encrypted, and no information would be passed to the site being accessed. Facial age estimation You reveal your face through photo or video, and technology scans it to make a guess on your age. What are the concerns regarding privacy? A verification business would normally verify whether it is an individual, just one person, and not an image. Yoti use a model of AI to decide on an individual's age. Although facial age estimation "can be precise", Jarvie said her work had found that many individuals would not feel at ease with this approach. Mobile network operator age checks You grant consent for an age-check service to check if and when age filters are in place on your mobile phone number. Yoti considers who pays the bill, and if it is an adult paying for a child's phone - i.e., on a family plan. The mobile company are requested to verify the age of the individual, but would not know what website they plan to visit. OneID, a verification company, has the user log in to their digital ID through their phone number, with the phone operator verifying if they are above 18. Verifymy stated pay as you go numbers would not work - a phone contract would be required for users. Open Banking You allow the age-check service to securely access information from your bank regarding whether you are over 18. OneID employs this approach if a user is unable to confirm he or she is older than 18 through his or her mobile operator. Though OneID does not view your transactions, your sort code and account number are passed to it when it makes its one-off check - but the firm assures that it does not retain any information. OneID's founder Rob Kotlarz accepts that users will not be keen to reveal their bank information so that they can visit an adult website. "It is the right thing to help protect children," he was quoted saying to BBC News. "We are providing a more convenient method of verifying the age of someone. If it is convenient and frictionless, then why would you not do it to help safeguard the kids?" Photo ID matching You take a photo of an ID document with your face and age on, and a photo of yourself at the same time. These are then matched to verify the document belongs to you. In addition to UK documents, Yoti would enable the user to upload some non-UK ones as well. Jarvie feels photo ID uploads and credit card checks "feel outdated" and "highly intrusive".

<p>The Online Safety Act says sites must make it harder for under-18s to see explicit material and several major adult websites have confirmed they will introduce advanced age checks by July 25</p>

<p><strong>US strikes on Iran nuclear sites new assessment: </strong>Out of the three Iranian nuclear sites hit by the US B2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles in June, only one - Fordow- was ‘mostly destroyed’ while the other two - Natanz and Isfahan - were less damaged. The latter two might still have the capability to resume nuclear enrichment within months if Iran chooses to do so. This is as per a new US assessment, as reported by NBC News on Thursday (July 17).</p><h2>How much were the Iranian nuclear sites damaged in US strikes?</h2><p>As per the US assessment, the Fordow uranium enrichment site was set back by as much as two years in the air strikes. The site, deeply buried in mountainous terrain, was hit with 30,000-pound bunker buster bombs or GBU-57s.</p><p>But both Natanz and Isfahan have tunnels and facilities likely beyond the reach of GBU-57s, NBC report noted citing US officials.</p><p>While surface targets at Isfahan were hit with Tomahawk missiles, GBU-57s were used at Natanz.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/fordow-was-just-the-beginning-new-iranian-site-twice-as-deep-as-fordow-1751042742463/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/fordow-was-just-the-beginning-new-iranian-site-twice-as-deep-as-fordow-1751042742463/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the June strike that ended the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, Fordow site's work was significantly set back, said the assessment which was given to US lawmakers, defence department officials, and allied countries, reported NBC.</p><p>The US strikes reportedly 'buried most enriched uranium' at Isfahan and Fordow, making extraction and enrichment difficult, as per the NBC report.&nbsp;<br>Israel, which believes that some highly enriched uranium remains buried but is effectively unreachable, has threatened new strikes if Iran tries to recover it.</p><p>Iran’s air defences were largely destroyed, making future strikes easier, as per the assessment.&nbsp;</p><p>“It was made clear that Iran no longer has any more [air defences], so the idea that they can easily rebuild anything is ludicrous,” the NBC report quoted one official as saying.</p><h2>The plan was to strike six sites</h2><p>According to the report, the US Central Command had a plan as early as 2023 to strike Iranian nuclear sites. That plan was more extensive than what finally came about this June. It was to strike six sites over several weeks, deploying air defences and missile capabilities. But President Donald Trump rejected the plan. “We were willing to go all the way in our options, but the president did not want to,” the NBC report quoted an official as saying, as Trump preferred to avoid prolonged conflicts and high casualties on both sides.</p><h2>Iran nuclear site attacks: Official messaging and reality continue to differ</h2><p>The extent of damage to Iranian sites following the US strikes has been a major issue of debate inside and outside the US.&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the strikes, Trump called the operation 'a spectacular military success' and claimed that Iran’s key enrichment facilities were "completely and totally obliterated.”&nbsp;<br>CIA Director John Ratcliffe claimed that the metal conversion facility at Natanz was “destroyed to the point that it would take years to rebuild.”&nbsp;<br>But soon, various intelligence assessments gave more qualified descriptions, with the latest pointing towards significant damage to Fordow but less to Natanz and Isfahan.</p><h2>More strikes on Iran nuclear sites can't be ruled out</h2><p>The report said that the US and Israeli governments are still discussing more strikes in future on the less-damaged sites if Iran rebuilds them.<br>If Iran rebuilds its nuclear programme or refuses to restart negotiations on it, the US could again enter the conflict.</p>

Israel, which believes that some highly enriched uranium remains buried but is effectively unreachable, has threatened new strikes if Iran tries to recover it.

US strikes on Iran nuclear sites new assessment: Out of the three Iranian nuclear sites hit by the US B2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles in June, only one - Fordow- was ‘mostly destroyed’ while the other two - Natanz and Isfahan - were less damaged. The latter two might still have the capability to resume nuclear enrichment within months if Iran chooses to do so. This is as per a new US assessment, as reported by NBC News on Thursday (July 17). How much were the Iranian nuclear sites damaged in US strikes? As per the US assessment, the Fordow uranium enrichment site was set back by as much as two years in the air strikes. The site, deeply buried in mountainous terrain, was hit with 30,000-pound bunker buster bombs or GBU-57s. But both Natanz and Isfahan have tunnels and facilities likely beyond the reach of GBU-57s, NBC report noted citing US officials. While surface targets at Isfahan were hit with Tomahawk missiles, GBU-57s were used at Natanz. https://www.wionews.com/videos/fordow-was-just-the-beginning-new-iranian-site-twice-as-deep-as-fordow-1751042742463/embed In the June strike that ended the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, Fordow site's work was significantly set back, said the assessment which was given to US lawmakers, defence department officials, and allied countries, reported NBC. The US strikes reportedly 'buried most enriched uranium' at Isfahan and Fordow, making extraction and enrichment difficult, as per the NBC report. Israel, which believes that some highly enriched uranium remains buried but is effectively unreachable, has threatened new strikes if Iran tries to recover it. Iran’s air defences were largely destroyed, making future strikes easier, as per the assessment. “It was made clear that Iran no longer has any more [air defences], so the idea that they can easily rebuild anything is ludicrous,” the NBC report quoted one official as saying. The plan was to strike six sites According to the report, the US Central Command had a plan as early as 2023 to strike Iranian nuclear sites. That plan was more extensive than what finally came about this June. It was to strike six sites over several weeks, deploying air defences and missile capabilities. But President Donald Trump rejected the plan. “We were willing to go all the way in our options, but the president did not want to,” the NBC report quoted an official as saying, as Trump preferred to avoid prolonged conflicts and high casualties on both sides. Iran nuclear site attacks: Official messaging and reality continue to differ The extent of damage to Iranian sites following the US strikes has been a major issue of debate inside and outside the US. Soon after the strikes, Trump called the operation 'a spectacular military success' and claimed that Iran’s key enrichment facilities were "completely and totally obliterated.” CIA Director John Ratcliffe claimed that the metal conversion facility at Natanz was “destroyed to the point that it would take years to rebuild.” But soon, various intelligence assessments gave more qualified descriptions, with the latest pointing towards significant damage to Fordow but less to Natanz and Isfahan. More strikes on Iran nuclear sites can't be ruled out The report said that the US and Israeli governments are still discussing more strikes in future on the less-damaged sites if Iran rebuilds them. If Iran rebuilds its nuclear programme or refuses to restart negotiations on it, the US could again enter the conflict.

<p>Israel, which believes that some highly enriched uranium remains buried but is effectively unreachable, has threatened new strikes if Iran tries to recover it.</p>

B2 bombers failed? Only 1 out of 3 Iranian nuclear sites hit by US suffered. Fordow ‘mostly destroyed,’ Natanz and Isfahan were…

<p><strong>South Korea starts retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, assassin of president Park Chung-hee: </strong>In 1980, Kim Jae-gyu, the high-profile spy chief of South Korea, was executed for assassinating the Asian nation's president Park Chung-hee. Park's assassination was a pivotal moment in South Korea’s modern history, abruptly ending his authoritarian rule and triggering a military coup. Now, after 45 years, Kim's case is being re-examined, with the retrial having started on Wednesday (July 16). What really happened in the tumultuous democratic history of South Korea? Why is the retrial of a case, whose main accused had died four decades ago, taking place now?</p><h2>What happened in South Korea in 1979?</h2><p>On 26 October 1979, South Korean President Park Chung-hee was assassinated by his longtime associate and friend Kim Jae-gyu, who at the time was heading the notorious Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA). Park was killed during a private dinner attended by senior officials. Kim was also accused of ordering the killing of members of the president's security team.<br>Kim was arrested, tried in a military court under martial law, convicted of insurrection, and executed in 1980.</p><h2>Did Kim kill South Korean president for a good reason?</h2><p>Kim's defence team argued that he was trying to prevent further bloodshed and chaos under Park's authoritarian rule, and acted to force a democratic transition. But prosecutors argued he was attempting a coup.<br><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/south-koreas-president-yoon-suk-yeol-removed-from-office-after-impeachment-upheld-8926579/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/south-koreas-president-yoon-suk-yeol-removed-from-office-after-impeachment-upheld-8926579/embed</a></p><h2>Why is presidential assassination case of South Korea reopened 46 years later?</h2><p>The case reopened in the Seoul High Court following arguments that the military trial under martial law was flawed. The defence was not allowed to record proceedings, and there is evidence that Kim and others were tortured, argued his supporters.&nbsp;</p><p>In February 2024, the court accepted this argument, granting the retrial.<br>The new trial will also re-examine the legal definition of 'insurrection', as Kim’s defence argued that he did not seize constitutional institutions or attempt to do so. This, in essence, made the original conviction invalid.&nbsp;<br>Kim’s family, particularly his sister, has campaigned for decades to clear his name. After the fall from power of Park Chung-hee’s daughter and former president Park Geun-hye in 2017, the slow clamour began for reevaluating both Park’s legacy and Kim’s motives.</p><h2>Kim, a criminal or a revolutionary?</h2><p>The retrial is part of a broader historical reassessment of South Korea’s authoritarian era. In essence, it will examine whether economic success justified political repression, and whether what Kim did was a criminal or revolutionary act.</p><p>The retrial coincides with the impeachment and upcoming trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly ordering martial law, conditions similar to the times when Kim was tried and executed.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

The retrial coincides with the impeachment and upcoming trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly ordering martial law, conditions similar to the times when Kim was tried and executed. 


South Korea starts retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, assassin of president Park Chung-hee: In 1980, Kim Jae-gyu, the high-profile spy chief of South Korea, was executed for assassinating the Asian nation's president Park Chung-hee. Park's assassination was a pivotal moment in South Korea’s modern history, abruptly ending his authoritarian rule and triggering a military coup. Now, after 45 years, Kim's case is being re-examined, with the retrial having started on Wednesday (July 16). What really happened in the tumultuous democratic history of South Korea? Why is the retrial of a case, whose main accused had died four decades ago, taking place now? What happened in South Korea in 1979? On 26 October 1979, South Korean President Park Chung-hee was assassinated by his longtime associate and friend Kim Jae-gyu, who at the time was heading the notorious Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA). Park was killed during a private dinner attended by senior officials. Kim was also accused of ordering the killing of members of the president's security team. Kim was arrested, tried in a military court under martial law, convicted of insurrection, and executed in 1980. Did Kim kill South Korean president for a good reason? Kim's defence team argued that he was trying to prevent further bloodshed and chaos under Park's authoritarian rule, and acted to force a democratic transition. But prosecutors argued he was attempting a coup. https://www.wionews.com/videos/south-koreas-president-yoon-suk-yeol-removed-from-office-after-impeachment-upheld-8926579/embed Why is presidential assassination case of South Korea reopened 46 years later? The case reopened in the Seoul High Court following arguments that the military trial under martial law was flawed. The defence was not allowed to record proceedings, and there is evidence that Kim and others were tortured, argued his supporters. In February 2024, the court accepted this argument, granting the retrial. The new trial will also re-examine the legal definition of 'insurrection', as Kim’s defence argued that he did not seize constitutional institutions or attempt to do so. This, in essence, made the original conviction invalid. Kim’s family, particularly his sister, has campaigned for decades to clear his name. After the fall from power of Park Chung-hee’s daughter and former president Park Geun-hye in 2017, the slow clamour began for reevaluating both Park’s legacy and Kim’s motives. Kim, a criminal or a revolutionary? The retrial is part of a broader historical reassessment of South Korea’s authoritarian era. In essence, it will examine whether economic success justified political repression, and whether what Kim did was a criminal or revolutionary act. The retrial coincides with the impeachment and upcoming trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly ordering martial law, conditions similar to the times when Kim was tried and executed.

<p>The retrial of Kim Jae-gyu coincides with the impeachment and upcoming trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly ordering martial law, conditions similar to the times when Kim was tried and executed.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

He was executed for killing the nation's president. 45 years later, his case is being tried again. Why now?

<p>A Chinese restaurant, Wanhui Tower in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, is drawing serious criticism for offering a luxury afternoon tea experience including cuddling with lioncubs, along with alpacas, deer, turtles, and more. All for around 1,078 yuan (~$150/£124) per person. The restaurant profile on Dazhong Dianping, a popular restaurant listing app, shows a picture of lion cubs alongside other animals, such as deer and alligators. Several picture shows customers snuggling with baby lions.&nbsp;</p><p>The restaurant sells limited tickets, only 20 per day. It also holds a license to breed and display two African lions, but close human-animal contact is prohibited under local regulations. An investigation has been launched by authorities following criticism by animal welfare groups like PETA and Humane World for Animals. They called the practice unethical, exploitative and dangerous for both the baby animal and their patrons.&nbsp;</p><p>There were mixed reviews in the Dazhong Dianping application. One woman's review reads, “I can pet a cute little lion in a small shop! 🦁 It’s called Simba and looks so good. There are staff to guide you, so you don’t have to worry about safety issues!”</p><p>While another one posted a negative review,“They’re putting profit above consumer safety – it’s way too dangerous,”</p><p>Peter Li, a China Policy expert for animals, told Reuters,"Exploiting wild animals for selfies and marketing gimmicks is not only appallingly bad animal welfare, it’s also potentially risky for customers.” According to Reuters, the restaurant authorities said that the lion cubs are cared for well by special staff.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A Chinese restaurant, Wanhui Tower, is being accused of exploitation and unethical practices for offering snuggles with animals like lions, deer and alligators for 1,078 yuan per person. 

A Chinese restaurant, Wanhui Tower in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, is drawing serious criticism for offering a luxury afternoon tea experience including cuddling with lioncubs, along with alpacas, deer, turtles, and more. All for around 1,078 yuan (~$150/£124) per person. The restaurant profile on Dazhong Dianping, a popular restaurant listing app, shows a picture of lion cubs alongside other animals, such as deer and alligators. Several picture shows customers snuggling with baby lions. The restaurant sells limited tickets, only 20 per day. It also holds a license to breed and display two African lions, but close human-animal contact is prohibited under local regulations. An investigation has been launched by authorities following criticism by animal welfare groups like PETA and Humane World for Animals. They called the practice unethical, exploitative and dangerous for both the baby animal and their patrons. There were mixed reviews in the Dazhong Dianping application. One woman's review reads, “I can pet a cute little lion in a small shop! 🦁 It’s called Simba and looks so good. There are staff to guide you, so you don’t have to worry about safety issues!” While another one posted a negative review,“They’re putting profit above consumer safety – it’s way too dangerous,” Peter Li, a China Policy expert for animals, told Reuters,"Exploiting wild animals for selfies and marketing gimmicks is not only appallingly bad animal welfare, it’s also potentially risky for customers.” According to Reuters, the restaurant authorities said that the lion cubs are cared for well by special staff.

<p>A Chinese restaurant, Wanhui Tower, is being accused of exploitation and unethical practices for offering snuggles with animals like lions, deer and alligators for 1,078 yuan per person.&nbsp;</p>

This restaurant in China lets you cuddle with baby lion, accused of exploitation

<p><strong>UK online pornography age verification rules: </strong>By July 25, all major porn sites in the UK are expected to introduce age verification to block those under 18 from accessing their platforms. The move is in compliance with the UK's Online Safety Act, and will mark a shift in how Brits access adult content online. The move is coming with fears of mass surveillance, potential online blackmail, naming and shaming and privacy breaches. Here is a breakdown:&nbsp;</p><h2>Millions of online users of adult content will be affected by UK age verification</h2><p>According to British media regulator Ofcom, 14 million Britons access online porn. The goal of age verification is to protect children from accessing adult content, but now, experts and privacy advocates are asking: what is the cost to personal data security?</p><h2>Porn age verification is possible, but privacy risks are high</h2><p>Each of the seven verification methods approved by Ofcom has potential data privacy risks: from invasive information collection to data exposure. Users may be able to choose their preferred method for age verification, but it might be impossible not to leave any digital footprints. Let us look at each:&nbsp;</p><h2>UK porn age verification method 1: Credit card age checks</h2><p>In this method, users can enter their credit card details. A small 'test' transaction verifies age.<br>Adult sites claim that personal data is not passed on to the platforms. But critics warn of credit card data mishandling and potential exposure through hacking.</p><h2>UK porn age verification method 2: Digital Identity Wallets</h2><p>Users can verify age through apps such as Yoti store with documents like passports.<br>Providers of such services claim that the data is encrypted and controlled by the users, but this amounts to mass digital ID use. Documents being used, if exposed, can have privacy consequences.</p><h2>UK porn age verification method 3: Email-based age estimation</h2><p>Artificial Intelligence can be used for checking where the user's email has been used, such as banks and utilities, and be used to guess the age of the users.&nbsp;<br>Though encrypted and not shared with the porn sites, some of it may be stored for up to 28 days. Operators like Verifymy claim it’s the most user-friendly and low-friction option, but doubts persist.</p><h2>UK porn age verification method 4: Facial age estimation</h2><p>AI is used for age verification via scanning of faces through photos or videos.<br>This is essentially the use of biometric data, and many people may be uncomfortable about getting scanned by AI.<br><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-eyes-porn-legalisation-for-funds-to-fuel-its-war-machine-1752210016661/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-eyes-porn-legalisation-for-funds-to-fuel-its-war-machine-1752210016661/embed</a></p><h2>UK porn age verification method 5: Mobile network checks</h2><p>The age verification is done by checking the registration details of phone numbers.<br>It is possible that family plans on mobile networks might misidentify minors as adults or vice versa. It is unlikely to work for pay-as-you-go users and will depend on cooperation from mobile networks.</p><h2>UK porn age verification method 6: Open banking</h2><p>Age confirmation is done through verifying information from the user's banks.<br>Sharing of bank account numbers is raising red flags, even though no transaction data is viewed by the porn sites and is for protecting kids according to providers like OneID.</p><h2>UK porn age verification method 7: Photo ID matching</h2><p>The users can click a selfie, and upload their passport or driver’s licence and the system will check if they match.<br>This is a privacy minefield, as highly sensitive personal documents are involved, along with real photos of users. Experts are calling it intrusive and outdated.</p><h2>So, what's the problem?</h2><p>Protecting children from pornographic content is a universal priority. But experts are warning that it could lead to 'normalised mass surveillance'. With so many personal data points in play — bank details, biometric scans, ID uploads — critics ask if age verification might trade off privacy in the name of safety, with one analyst insisting that the only database that cannot be hacked is 'no database'. The tech might work but come at a cost that may be too personal for many.</p>

Protecting children from pornographic content is a universal priority. But experts are warning that it could lead to 'normalised mass surveillance'. 

UK online pornography age verification rules: By July 25, all major porn sites in the UK are expected to introduce age verification to block those under 18 from accessing their platforms. The move is in compliance with the UK's Online Safety Act, and will mark a shift in how Brits access adult content online. The move is coming with fears of mass surveillance, potential online blackmail, naming and shaming and privacy breaches. Here is a breakdown: Millions of online users of adult content will be affected by UK age verification According to British media regulator Ofcom, 14 million Britons access online porn. The goal of age verification is to protect children from accessing adult content, but now, experts and privacy advocates are asking: what is the cost to personal data security? Porn age verification is possible, but privacy risks are high Each of the seven verification methods approved by Ofcom has potential data privacy risks: from invasive information collection to data exposure. Users may be able to choose their preferred method for age verification, but it might be impossible not to leave any digital footprints. Let us look at each: UK porn age verification method 1: Credit card age checks In this method, users can enter their credit card details. A small 'test' transaction verifies age. Adult sites claim that personal data is not passed on to the platforms. But critics warn of credit card data mishandling and potential exposure through hacking. UK porn age verification method 2: Digital Identity Wallets Users can verify age through apps such as Yoti store with documents like passports. Providers of such services claim that the data is encrypted and controlled by the users, but this amounts to mass digital ID use. Documents being used, if exposed, can have privacy consequences. UK porn age verification method 3: Email-based age estimation Artificial Intelligence can be used for checking where the user's email has been used, such as banks and utilities, and be used to guess the age of the users. Though encrypted and not shared with the porn sites, some of it may be stored for up to 28 days. Operators like Verifymy claim it’s the most user-friendly and low-friction option, but doubts persist. UK porn age verification method 4: Facial age estimation AI is used for age verification via scanning of faces through photos or videos. This is essentially the use of biometric data, and many people may be uncomfortable about getting scanned by AI. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-eyes-porn-legalisation-for-funds-to-fuel-its-war-machine-1752210016661/embed UK porn age verification method 5: Mobile network checks The age verification is done by checking the registration details of phone numbers. It is possible that family plans on mobile networks might misidentify minors as adults or vice versa. It is unlikely to work for pay-as-you-go users and will depend on cooperation from mobile networks. UK porn age verification method 6: Open banking Age confirmation is done through verifying information from the user's banks. Sharing of bank account numbers is raising red flags, even though no transaction data is viewed by the porn sites and is for protecting kids according to providers like OneID. UK porn age verification method 7: Photo ID matching The users can click a selfie, and upload their passport or driver’s licence and the system will check if they match. This is a privacy minefield, as highly sensitive personal documents are involved, along with real photos of users. Experts are calling it intrusive and outdated. So, what's the problem? Protecting children from pornographic content is a universal priority. But experts are warning that it could lead to 'normalised mass surveillance'. With so many personal data points in play — bank details, biometric scans, ID uploads — critics ask if age verification might trade off privacy in the name of safety, with one analyst insisting that the only database that cannot be hacked is 'no database'. The tech might work but come at a cost that may be too personal for many.

<p>Protecting children from pornographic content is a universal priority. But experts are warning that it could lead to 'normalised mass surveillance'.&nbsp;</p>

Age verification for porn site access is coming to 14 million UK users next week. But there is a problem...

The WWII Japanese destroyer Teruzuki, lost for over 83 years, has been discovered in stunning condition beneath the Pacific. Explore its history, dramatic sinking, and why this underwater find matters today.

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<p>Immigrants in the US, many of whom are facing deportation, are turning to innovative and unusual sources for money to cover the expenses for bail and legal battles to survive and stay in the country. A Colombian woman with the profile name ‘The Blonde that should not get deported’ (@Blondeblond) has resorted to posting nude pictures online to raise money for her legal expenses.&nbsp;</p><p>According to a report by USA Today, she had been detained by ICE and is locked up in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centre in Louisiana. The cost of deportation defence can run up to thousands of dollars. The OnlyFans model spoke on condition of anonymity in the fear that her fundraising effort would be affected if her identity were disclosed.</p><p>The Department of Homeland Security detained her in the Enforcement Detention Centre in June. Her husband or other relatives are allowed to visit her twice a week. She is raising funds for her upcoming bond hearing.</p><p>Her OnlyFans handle features photos of her in scantily clad, bold clothing. She met her husband, who is a US citizen, in Colombia. When he visited her country, both were in their respective relationships. They kept in touch for years, fell in love and decided to get married after a divorce.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is what freedom looked like before I was detained and locked up. Flowing river, silent nature, peace....freedom🌿🌳☀️💧 <a href="https://t.co/OtBaCrlslX">pic.twitter.com/OtBaCrlslX</a></p>&mdash; Blonde on Bond (@BlondeOnBond) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlondeOnBond/status/1941857799018803528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe have raised nearly $2 million for deportation defence efforts in June and July. USA Today has verified 15 such campaigns with internal sources of the largest crowdfunding platform in the US.&nbsp;</p><p>A California mother of two whose youngest is still in high school has raised $6,721 in a week. A married Vermont homebuilder who co-owns a business has collected $36,975 since June 18. This trend highlights growing desperation and creativity among immigrant communities to avoid deportation amid increasingly aggressive immigration enforcement. However, while using a platform like OnlyFans, these individuals are vulnerable to personal safety and dignity. These income streams are unpredictable and unreliable, and sometimes come with stigma.</p>

With the ongoing ICE crackdown, immigrants have turned to the largest crowdfunding platform in the US, GoFundMe and adult content platform OnlyFans to escape the crackdown from the ICE and to raise money to cover the legal expenses.

Immigrants in the US, many of whom are facing deportation, are turning to innovative and unusual sources for money to cover the expenses for bail and legal battles to survive and stay in the country. A Colombian woman with the profile name ‘The Blonde that should not get deported’ (@Blondeblond) has resorted to posting nude pictures online to raise money for her legal expenses. According to a report by USA Today, she had been detained by ICE and is locked up in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centre in Louisiana. The cost of deportation defence can run up to thousands of dollars. The OnlyFans model spoke on condition of anonymity in the fear that her fundraising effort would be affected if her identity were disclosed. The Department of Homeland Security detained her in the Enforcement Detention Centre in June. Her husband or other relatives are allowed to visit her twice a week. She is raising funds for her upcoming bond hearing. Her OnlyFans handle features photos of her in scantily clad, bold clothing. She met her husband, who is a US citizen, in Colombia. When he visited her country, both were in their respective relationships. They kept in touch for years, fell in love and decided to get married after a divorce.

<p>With the ongoing ICE crackdown, immigrants have turned to the largest crowdfunding platform in the US, GoFundMe and adult content platform OnlyFans to escape the crackdown from the ICE and to raise money to cover the legal expenses.</p>

GoFundMe, OnlyFans… or goodbye? How immigrants are fighting to stay in America

<p>Apollo 11 took off for the Moon on July 16, 1969, and landed on July 20. Neil Armstrong became the first man to put a foot on the Moon. The world watched as NASA achieved the historic feat. However, ever since then, conspiracy theories have swirled that the landing was faked by the space agency. People point to the fact that humans have not been able to return to the Moon since the Apollo missions ended. If NASA has the technology to reach the Moon in five days with people on board, why hasn't it been able to do it again? As the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission approaches, social media is once again abuzz with chatter that Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins never actually went to the Moon. People have dug up old interviews of Aldrin, where he seemingly admits that America never went to the Moon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The first interview was on the Conan O'Brien Show in 2000. The host talks about watching the astronauts land on the Moon as a young boy. Aldrin interjects, "No, you didn't. There wasn't any television, and there wasn't anyone taking a picture. You watched an animation." People have often raised doubts about the photos and videos of the Moon showing Armstrong and Aldrin walking on the lunar surface. The two spent two and a quarter hours on the lunar surface exploring Tranquillity Base, the site where they landed. They also brought back samples of lunar soil and spent a total of 21 hours, 36 minutes on the Moon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Animations of Apollo moon landing</strong></h2><p>"You watched animation so you associated what you saw with… you heard me talking about, you know, how many feet we're going to the left and right and then I said contact light, engine stopped, a few other things and then Neil said 'Houston, tranquillity base," Aldrin told O'Brien. However, what Aldrin was really referring to here was the TV animations that television channels used while covering the story. NASA has maintained that the Apollo missions were real. It points to telemetry data, lunar rock samples, and the testimonies of thousands of engineers, scientists, and astronauts as proof of the mission’s authenticity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In another interview from 2015, a little girl asks Aldrin why no one has returned to the Moon. He responds, "Because we didn't go there, and that's the way it happened." However, this is also an edited clip and is cut off before Aldrin clarifies what he meant. The astronaut clarified that the reason why it didn't happen again was because government priorities had changed and there was lack of funding. The 1970s in the US witnessed political turmoil because of the Watergate scandal and the Pentagon Papers. There was growing mistrust among the public, and it spilt over to the Apollo mission as well.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Apollo 11 anniversary: Buzz Aldrin, the second man to land on the Moon, said some things which are now being used on social media to state that the landing was faked. People started raising doubts about the mission in the 70s.  

Apollo 11 took off for the Moon on July 16, 1969, and landed on July 20. Neil Armstrong became the first man to put a foot on the Moon. The world watched as NASA achieved the historic feat. However, ever since then, conspiracy theories have swirled that the landing was faked by the space agency. People point to the fact that humans have not been able to return to the Moon since the Apollo missions ended. If NASA has the technology to reach the Moon in five days with people on board, why hasn't it been able to do it again? As the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission approaches, social media is once again abuzz with chatter that Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins never actually went to the Moon. People have dug up old interviews of Aldrin, where he seemingly admits that America never went to the Moon. The first interview was on the Conan O'Brien Show in 2000. The host talks about watching the astronauts land on the Moon as a young boy. Aldrin interjects, "No, you didn't. There wasn't any television, and there wasn't anyone taking a picture. You watched an animation." People have often raised doubts about the photos and videos of the Moon showing Armstrong and Aldrin walking on the lunar surface. The two spent two and a quarter hours on the lunar surface exploring Tranquillity Base, the site where they landed. They also brought back samples of lunar soil and spent a total of 21 hours, 36 minutes on the Moon. Animations of Apollo moon landing "You watched animation so you associated what you saw with… you heard me talking about, you know, how many feet we're going to the left and right and then I said contact light, engine stopped, a few other things and then Neil said 'Houston, tranquillity base," Aldrin told O'Brien. However, what Aldrin was really referring to here was the TV animations that television channels used while covering the story. NASA has maintained that the Apollo missions were real. It points to telemetry data, lunar rock samples, and the testimonies of thousands of engineers, scientists, and astronauts as proof of the mission’s authenticity. In another interview from 2015, a little girl asks Aldrin why no one has returned to the Moon. He responds, "Because we didn't go there, and that's the way it happened." However, this is also an edited clip and is cut off before Aldrin clarifies what he meant. The astronaut clarified that the reason why it didn't happen again was because government priorities had changed and there was lack of funding. The 1970s in the US witnessed political turmoil because of the Watergate scandal and the Pentagon Papers. There was growing mistrust among the public, and it spilt over to the Apollo mission as well.

<p>Apollo 11 anniversary: Buzz Aldrin, the second man to land on the Moon, said some things which are now being used on social media to state that the landing was faked. People started raising doubts about the mission in the 70s. &nbsp;</p>

Apollo 11 anniversary: Conspiracy theories about moon landing being faked swirl once again

<p>Indian weddings are joyful and prosperous occasions, full of colour, music, and blessings. Funerals, however, are mournful and somber, often considered to be unlucky for festivities to take place nearby. But in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state town of Tampin, two families of different cultures shared the same road on July 5. One held an Indian wedding, and the other a Chinese funeral, showing the world what respect and unity are all about.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to a report in The South China Morning Post, the funeral was for the mother of a Chinese ethnic local Democratic Action Party politician. On the opposite side of the street, an Indian family had rented a hall for a wedding reception. Rather than confrontation or grievances, both families reacted with benevolence. The politician, whose last name is Wong, said he did not want to ruin his neighbours' joyous day. He even consoled them, saying his mother's death was a peaceful one at 94, which is a "joyful funeral" in the Chinese culture.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/massive-fire-engulfs-belgium-s-tomorrowland-mainstage-ahead-of-grand-opening-organisers-respond-1752734293593"><strong>Massive fire engulfs Belgium's Tomorrowland mainstage ahead of grand opening, organisers respond</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also told the Indian family that no religious ceremony would take place in the evening, so they could go on celebrating. In return, the Indian family turned down their music and requested visitors to park away from the funeral area, according to a report by Malaysian news outlet China Press. In most cultures, funerals are bad luck for the newlyweds, with the celebratory atmosphere of weddings being seen as incompatible with the subdued grief of a funeral. But at Tampin, all this was put into perspective that respect and empathy can transcend traditional beliefs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the country’s official data, as of 2024, the official overall population of Malaysia is approximately 34 million. The country’s three largest ethnic groups mainly comprise of Malays, Chinese and Indians, accounting for 63%, 20% and 6% of the population respectively.</p>

Unity in grief and joy: Malaysian town sees wedding and funeral side by side

Indian weddings are joyful and prosperous occasions, full of colour, music, and blessings. Funerals, however, are mournful and somber, often considered to be unlucky for festivities to take place nearby. But in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state town of Tampin, two families of different cultures shared the same road on July 5. One held an Indian wedding, and the other a Chinese funeral, showing the world what respect and unity are all about. According to a report in The South China Morning Post, the funeral was for the mother of a Chinese ethnic local Democratic Action Party politician. On the opposite side of the street, an Indian family had rented a hall for a wedding reception. Rather than confrontation or grievances, both families reacted with benevolence. The politician, whose last name is Wong, said he did not want to ruin his neighbours' joyous day. He even consoled them, saying his mother's death was a peaceful one at 94, which is a "joyful funeral" in the Chinese culture. Also Read: Massive fire engulfs Belgium's Tomorrowland mainstage ahead of grand opening, organisers respond He also told the Indian family that no religious ceremony would take place in the evening, so they could go on celebrating. In return, the Indian family turned down their music and requested visitors to park away from the funeral area, according to a report by Malaysian news outlet China Press. In most cultures, funerals are bad luck for the newlyweds, with the celebratory atmosphere of weddings being seen as incompatible with the subdued grief of a funeral. But at Tampin, all this was put into perspective that respect and empathy can transcend traditional beliefs. According to the country’s official data, as of 2024, the official overall population of Malaysia is approximately 34 million. The country’s three largest ethnic groups mainly comprise of Malays, Chinese and Indians, accounting for 63%, 20% and 6% of the population respectively.

<p>In many cultures, funerals are considered unlucky for newlyweds, while the lively spirit of weddings is thought to clash with the quiet mourning of a funeral</p>

Unity in grief and joy: Malaysian town sees Indian wedding and Chinese funeral side by side

<p>A woman in Cornwall, a small county in England, was slapped with a double fine after she tore up her first ticket. A civil enforcement officer first gave her a parking ticket for leaving her car in a no-loading zone in Falmouth, Cornwall. She later came, removed the ticket, tore it up and threw it on the floor. She was then charged an additional £250 ($335 or Rs 28,000) for littering. The local council shared the videos captured by the officer's body camera. The woman can be seen taking off the first ticket and throwing it on the ground. Her actions led to two fines - one for the parking and another for littering. The amount was later reduced to £150 as it was paid earlier than due time. Since she had destroyed the first ticket, another notice for the parking offence was sent to her. The video also shows her yelling at the officer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cornwall has come down pretty heavily on people who litter. Besides this woman, two others were earlier fined for scattering garbage. This includes a man who threw an egg custard carton from his vehicle on a country lane in the St Austell area. Another woman was caught dropping a bottle in Falmouth and was slapped with a £250 penalty. The culprits were identified through CCTV footage. The local council saw the videos, after which probes were launched to search for the two offenders. They admitted to their actions and paid an early fine of £150.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cornwall officials are pretty serious about keeping their town clean and are clear that any offenders will be caught and punished. County councillor Thalia Marrington, portfolio holder for community safety and public health, said, “Cornwall is beautiful, and we want to keep it that way. There is no excuse for dropping litter, and when we have evidence of these offences, we will always try to trace those responsible." She added that CCTV videos are being used to capture offenders. Thailia also urged the community to report anyone who they see littering. "More and more people now have doorbell and home security cameras that capture this type of offence," she said, requesting anyone who sees something to report it.<br>&nbsp;</p>

A woman in Cornwall was fined twice after she threw away her parking ticket. Bodycam footage shows her tearing up the first ticket. She then yells at the officer, after which he hands her another fine for littering. Cornwall has become very strict about cleanliness.

A woman in Cornwall, a small county in England, was slapped with a double fine after she tore up her first ticket. A civil enforcement officer first gave her a parking ticket for leaving her car in a no-loading zone in Falmouth, Cornwall. She later came, removed the ticket, tore it up and threw it on the floor. She was then charged an additional £250 ($335 or Rs 28,000) for littering. The local council shared the videos captured by the officer's body camera. The woman can be seen taking off the first ticket and throwing it on the ground. Her actions led to two fines - one for the parking and another for littering. The amount was later reduced to £150 as it was paid earlier than due time. Since she had destroyed the first ticket, another notice for the parking offence was sent to her. The video also shows her yelling at the officer. Cornwall has come down pretty heavily on people who litter. Besides this woman, two others were earlier fined for scattering garbage. This includes a man who threw an egg custard carton from his vehicle on a country lane in the St Austell area. Another woman was caught dropping a bottle in Falmouth and was slapped with a £250 penalty. The culprits were identified through CCTV footage. The local council saw the videos, after which probes were launched to search for the two offenders. They admitted to their actions and paid an early fine of £150. Cornwall officials are pretty serious about keeping their town clean and are clear that any offenders will be caught and punished. County councillor Thalia Marrington, portfolio holder for community safety and public health, said, “Cornwall is beautiful, and we want to keep it that way. There is no excuse for dropping litter, and when we have evidence of these offences, we will always try to trace those responsible." She added that CCTV videos are being used to capture offenders. Thailia also urged the community to report anyone who they see littering. "More and more people now have doorbell and home security cameras that capture this type of offence," she said, requesting anyone who sees something to report it.

<p>A woman in Cornwall was fined twice after she threw away her parking ticket. Bodycam footage shows her tearing up the first ticket. She then yells at the officer, after which he hands her another fine for littering. Cornwall has become very strict about cleanliness.</p>

Woman tears her parking ticket, is slapped with Rs 28,000 fine for littering

<p>The town of Maski in Karnataka was home to humans some 4,000 years ago. The revelation was made by scientists who were digging to unearth more secrets about the quaint place in Raichur after an inscription from the age of Ashoka was found here. Scientists from the United States, Canada and India collaborated to learn more about the history of Maski. Archaeologists dug up around Mallikarjun Hill and the Anjaneya Swamy temple and discovered various artefacts and other tools. They go as far as four millennia and reveal that the region was once a thriving settlement. The three researchers - Prof Andreem M Bower from the US-based Stanford University, Peter G Johansson from McGill University, Canada and Hemanth Kadambi from the Noida University - made the breakthrough along with 20 others who assisted them. Ever since the inscription was found here from the time of the Maurya emperor, scientists have been intrigued by Maski. They have been searching for signs of human civilisation in the region.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After obtaining necessary permissions from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the team planned how to go about the excavation. They surveyed the area and identified 271 points which could hold some secrets. After three months of digging, they came across evidence of a thriving society in Maski around the 11th and 14th centuries BC. This was particularly true for the area around the Mallikarjun Hill and the temple. “We have found evidence that indicates that there was a human settlement in Maski around 4,000 years ago,” Kadambi confirmed. The researchers stumbled upon pots and pans, indicating humans were present here during the age of Ashoka.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>The Maski inscription from the time of Ashoka</strong></h2><p>The Maski inscription was discovered in 1915 by British gold mining engineer C. Beadon. It was carved on a rock face inside a cave. It is one of the first inscriptions from the time of the Mauryan emperor with his name clearly mentioned along with his royal title "Devanampriya" (Beloved of the Gods). The mention of the title with Ashoka's name solved a long-standing dispute that the title "Devanampriya" was indeed used for Ashoka. It was written in the Prakrit language and Brahmi script and proved that Ashoka was committed to non-violence.&nbsp;</p>

Archaeologists from India, the United States and Canada have dug up new evidence of humanity thriving in a small town in Karnataka. This comes 110 years after the famous Maski inscription about Ashoka was unearthed from the region.

The town of Maski in Karnataka was home to humans some 4,000 years ago. The revelation was made by scientists who were digging to unearth more secrets about the quaint place in Raichur after an inscription from the age of Ashoka was found here. Scientists from the United States, Canada and India collaborated to learn more about the history of Maski. Archaeologists dug up around Mallikarjun Hill and the Anjaneya Swamy temple and discovered various artefacts and other tools. They go as far as four millennia and reveal that the region was once a thriving settlement. The three researchers - Prof Andreem M Bower from the US-based Stanford University, Peter G Johansson from McGill University, Canada and Hemanth Kadambi from the Noida University - made the breakthrough along with 20 others who assisted them. Ever since the inscription was found here from the time of the Maurya emperor, scientists have been intrigued by Maski. They have been searching for signs of human civilisation in the region. After obtaining necessary permissions from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the team planned how to go about the excavation. They surveyed the area and identified 271 points which could hold some secrets. After three months of digging, they came across evidence of a thriving society in Maski around the 11th and 14th centuries BC. This was particularly true for the area around the Mallikarjun Hill and the temple. “We have found evidence that indicates that there was a human settlement in Maski around 4,000 years ago,” Kadambi confirmed. The researchers stumbled upon pots and pans, indicating humans were present here during the age of Ashoka. The Maski inscription from the time of Ashoka The Maski inscription was discovered in 1915 by British gold mining engineer C. Beadon. It was carved on a rock face inside a cave. It is one of the first inscriptions from the time of the Mauryan emperor with his name clearly mentioned along with his royal title "Devanampriya" (Beloved of the Gods). The mention of the title with Ashoka's name solved a long-standing dispute that the title "Devanampriya" was indeed used for Ashoka. It was written in the Prakrit language and Brahmi script and proved that Ashoka was committed to non-violence.

<p>Archaeologists from India, the United States and Canada have dug up new evidence of humanity thriving in a small town in Karnataka. This comes 110 years after the famous Maski inscription about Ashoka was unearthed from the region.</p>

110 years after Maski inscription, 4,000-year-old human settlement found in Karnataka town

<p>A woman who smelled her husband's Parkinson's 12 years before it was diagnosed has helped create a new test to detect the condition. Scientists at the University of Manchester joined hands with her after discovering that a person's sebum can be a crucial biomarker to help identify Parkinson's even before the symptoms appear. The test can detect the disease as early as seven years before it starts showing up. The woman named Joy Milne is also now known as "Super Smeller". Using the mass spectrometry technique, researchers discovered that sebum, the oil that is secreted and covers our face, carries distinctive Parkinson’s markers. This provided a breakthrough moment and helped them develop a non-invasive swab test. Being able to predict Parkinson's years in advance can help manage the condition better, even before the symptoms arrive. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/what-makes-a-person-psychopath-scientists-reveal-the-problem-with-their-brain-1752653681823"><strong>What makes a person PSYCHOPATH? Scientists reveal the problem with their brain</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Warning sign for Parkinson's</strong></h2><p>Researchers from the University of Manchester collaborated with Salford Royal NHS Trust and the University of Innsbruck for the test. They took skin swabs from three groups of people - those with Parkinson’s, healthy volunteers, and people with a sleep disorder called isolated REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (iRBD), which is considered a warning sign for Parkinson's. They analysed these samples and found distinct chemical profiles present in their sebum of people with iRBD that were different from healthy individuals. However, they were comparatively milder than those who had already had Parkinson's. This proved that Parkinson’s disease starts leaving a trace on the body that can be detected even before physical symptoms appear, the researchers said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/having-too-many-bad-dreams-you-might-be-ageing-faster-than-others-1752574255678"><strong>'Our sleeping brains...': Too many bad dreams? You might be ageing faster than others</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Milne smelled Parkinson's 12 years before symptoms emerged</strong></h2><p>Milne knew something was wrong with her husband when he started giving out a distinct odour. She previously told the BBC that it was a “musty, rather unpleasant smell” that mostly came from around his shoulders and the back of his neck. Even his skin started showing signs of a change. However, at that time, she did not know what it could be. After Les was diagnosed with Parkinson's, he joined a support group. There, Joy met others who gave out a similar smell. This is when she realised that his body had started giving out signals years ago, and that the smell was an indicator of Parkinson's. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299"><strong>Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Milne came in handy while deciphering which swabs carried hints of Parkinson's. She was able to distinguish between swabs from people with iRBD and Parkinson’s patients. Milne also detected both diseases in two iRBD individuals, who were later diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The study was conducted on more than 80 people, 46 of whom had Parkinson’s, 28 of whom were healthy and nine with iRBD. At least 55 significant features were found in the sebum.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Joy Milne knew something was wrong when she noticed a change in the way her husband smelled. Twelve years later, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. She has now helped develop a new Parkinson's test because of her “Super Smeller” tag.

A woman who smelled her husband's Parkinson's 12 years before it was diagnosed has helped create a new test to detect the condition. Scientists at the University of Manchester joined hands with her after discovering that a person's sebum can be a crucial biomarker to help identify Parkinson's even before the symptoms appear. The test can detect the disease as early as seven years before it starts showing up. The woman named Joy Milne is also now known as "Super Smeller". Using the mass spectrometry technique, researchers discovered that sebum, the oil that is secreted and covers our face, carries distinctive Parkinson’s markers. This provided a breakthrough moment and helped them develop a non-invasive swab test. Being able to predict Parkinson's years in advance can help manage the condition better, even before the symptoms arrive. Also Read: What makes a person PSYCHOPATH? Scientists reveal the problem with their brain Warning sign for Parkinson's Researchers from the University of Manchester collaborated with Salford Royal NHS Trust and the University of Innsbruck for the test. They took skin swabs from three groups of people - those with Parkinson’s, healthy volunteers, and people with a sleep disorder called isolated REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (iRBD), which is considered a warning sign for Parkinson's. They analysed these samples and found distinct chemical profiles present in their sebum of people with iRBD that were different from healthy individuals. However, they were comparatively milder than those who had already had Parkinson's. This proved that Parkinson’s disease starts leaving a trace on the body that can be detected even before physical symptoms appear, the researchers said. Also Read: 'Our sleeping brains...': Too many bad dreams? You might be ageing faster than others Milne smelled Parkinson's 12 years before symptoms emerged Milne knew something was wrong with her husband when he started giving out a distinct odour. She previously told the BBC that it was a “musty, rather unpleasant smell” that mostly came from around his shoulders and the back of his neck. Even his skin started showing signs of a change. However, at that time, she did not know what it could be. After Les was diagnosed with Parkinson's, he joined a support group. There, Joy met others who gave out a similar smell. This is when she realised that his body had started giving out signals years ago, and that the smell was an indicator of Parkinson's. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... Milne came in handy while deciphering which swabs carried hints of Parkinson's. She was able to distinguish between swabs from people with iRBD and Parkinson’s patients. Milne also detected both diseases in two iRBD individuals, who were later diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The study was conducted on more than 80 people, 46 of whom had Parkinson’s, 28 of whom were healthy and nine with iRBD. At least 55 significant features were found in the sebum.

<p>Joy Milne knew something was wrong when she noticed a change in the way her husband smelled. Twelve years later, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. She has now helped develop a new Parkinson's test because of her “Super Smeller” tag.</p>

A woman smelled her husband's Parkinson's 12 years before symptoms arrived. She has now helped develop a new test

<p>Maurene Comey, a New York federal prosecutor who was handling the high-profile cases involving late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his jailed associate Ghislaine Maxwell, has been abruptly fired by the Trump administration, US media reported. Her sudden firing on Wednesday (Jul 16) without assigning reasons is sure to raise eyebrows, as President Donald Trump is fighting off pressure to release more files on the Epstein case.</p><h2>Who is Maurene Comey? Why was she fired?</h2><p>Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, with whom US President Donald Trump had a run-in during his first term. Maurene was involved in Epstein-related prosecutions, as well as the case of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The disgraced hip-hop mogul was recently acquitted of major charges involving sex trafficking and soliciting prostitution.</p><p>According to reports, her dismissal letter cited 'Article II of the Constitution', which outlines presidential powers, meaning it could have been a direct order from Trump to fire her.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-defends-administration-slams-criticism-over-handling-of-epstein-files-1752386425878/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-defends-administration-slams-criticism-over-handling-of-epstein-files-1752386425878/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The White House did not respond to questions about whether it had directed the Justice Department to fire her.</p><p>Comey’s dismissal is the highest-profile exit from her office since February, when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. That move had led to at least eight resignations.</p><p>According to a report in The New York Times, Comey informed colleagues of her dismissal in an impromptu meeting with the co-chief of the public corruption section.</p><h2>Trump had blasted James Comey, ex-presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama of 'fabricating' Epstein files</h2><p>Maurene's firing came just as Trump accused her father and ex-FBI chief James Comey as well as former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama of fabricating Epstein-related files.</p><p>Trump and US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced criticism, including from Trump supporters, over the administration’s reluctance to release Epstein case files.</p><p>A recent Justice Department memo said there is no 'client list' of people who used Epstein's services. It also said Epstein's death in 2019 was a suicide. Both of these conclusions have been dismissed by a section of Trump critics, including some of his former supporters.<br>“I don’t understand why they would be so interested. He’s dead for a long time. He was never a big factor...I don’t understand what the interest or what the fascination is, I really don’t,” Trump said recently.</p><h2>Was Maurene Comey fired due to her links with the Epstein case?</h2><p>No specific link has been established between Comey's firing and her casework on Epstein. But just a day before her dismissal, a Politico report said she was opposed to revealing investigative records related to the Epstein cases. This is a usual position of attorneys in cases involving sexual violence victims.</p><p>But the Justice Department has the option to unseal those files.</p><p>Amid the intense scrutiny of Epstein’s private life, Radar Online had sued the FBI under the Freedom of Information Act for Epstein's case files. In January 2024, Comey submitted a declaration opposing the release of the Epstein files. She argued that it could harm a potential retrial of Maxwell and cause 'possible embarrassment and harassment' to witnesses. The judge in that case ultimately sided with the FBI.</p><h2>Epstein files row: Firing of prosecutor is rare</h2><p>Maurene Comey's firing is leading to the question of whether she was made a scapegoat as the Trump administration tries to move beyond the Epstein scandal.</p><p>Firing of prosecutors is rare, but it has become more common as Trump has virtually taken direct control of the Justice Department.</p>

Maurene Comey's sudden firing is sure to raise eyebrows, as President Trump is fighting off pressure to release more files on the Epstein case. Interestingly, Maurene is the daughter of ex-FBI chief James Comey, and had prosecuted the cases of hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Maurene Comey, a New York federal prosecutor who was handling the high-profile cases involving late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his jailed associate Ghislaine Maxwell, has been abruptly fired by the Trump administration, US media reported. Her sudden firing on Wednesday (Jul 16) without assigning reasons is sure to raise eyebrows, as President Donald Trump is fighting off pressure to release more files on the Epstein case. Who is Maurene Comey? Why was she fired? Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, with whom US President Donald Trump had a run-in during his first term. Maurene was involved in Epstein-related prosecutions, as well as the case of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The disgraced hip-hop mogul was recently acquitted of major charges involving sex trafficking and soliciting prostitution. According to reports, her dismissal letter cited 'Article II of the Constitution', which outlines presidential powers, meaning it could have been a direct order from Trump to fire her. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-defends-administration-slams-criticism-over-handling-of-epstein-files-1752386425878/embed The White House did not respond to questions about whether it had directed the Justice Department to fire her. Comey’s dismissal is the highest-profile exit from her office since February, when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. That move had led to at least eight resignations. According to a report in The New York Times, Comey informed colleagues of her dismissal in an impromptu meeting with the co-chief of the public corruption section. Trump had blasted James Comey, ex-presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama of 'fabricating' Epstein files Maurene's firing came just as Trump accused her father and ex-FBI chief James Comey as well as former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama of fabricating Epstein-related files. Trump and US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced criticism, including from Trump supporters, over the administration’s reluctance to release Epstein case files. A recent Justice Department memo said there is no 'client list' of people who used Epstein's services. It also said Epstein's death in 2019 was a suicide. Both of these conclusions have been dismissed by a section of Trump critics, including some of his former supporters. “I don’t understand why they would be so interested. He’s dead for a long time. He was never a big factor...I don’t understand what the interest or what the fascination is, I really don’t,” Trump said recently. Was Maurene Comey fired due to her links with the Epstein case? No specific link has been established between Comey's firing and her casework on Epstein. But just a day before her dismissal, a Politico report said she was opposed to revealing investigative records related to the Epstein cases. This is a usual position of attorneys in cases involving sexual violence victims. But the Justice Department has the option to unseal those files. Amid the intense scrutiny of Epstein’s private life, Radar Online had sued the FBI under the Freedom of Information Act for Epstein's case files. In January 2024, Comey submitted a declaration opposing the release of the Epstein files. She argued that it could harm a potential retrial of Maxwell and cause 'possible embarrassment and harassment' to witnesses. The judge in that case ultimately sided with the FBI. Epstein files row: Firing of prosecutor is rare Maurene Comey's firing is leading to the question of whether she was made a scapegoat as the Trump administration tries to move beyond the Epstein scandal. Firing of prosecutors is rare, but it has become more common as Trump has virtually taken direct control of the Justice Department.

<p>Maurene Comey's sudden firing is sure to raise eyebrows, as President Trump is fighting off pressure to release more files on the Epstein case. Interestingly, Maurene is the daughter of ex-FBI chief James Comey, and had prosecuted the cases of hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.</p>

Maurene Comey, prosecutor in cases of Epstein and Sean Diddy who opposed release of files of sex offender, abruptly fired by Trump adminisration

<p>A massive fire has engulfed the main stage of the world-famous Tomorrowland Dance Music Festival in Boom, Belgium, just two days before the grand opening on Friday. However, the festival organisers confirmed through an official statement on the social media platform that no one was injured during the incident.</p><p>“Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged. We can confirm that no one was injured during the incident,” festival organisers said in a statement on Wednesday evening.</p><p>"We can announce that, DreamVille (campsite) will open tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) as planned and will be ready for all DreamVille visitors. All Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will take place as planned," it added.</p><p>They also added in the post that the team is focused on finding solutions for the festival weekend (Friday–Saturday–Sunday). And more updates, as well as further detailed information, will be updated soon.</p><p>Meanwhile, Tomorrowland spokesperson Debbie Willemsen told Der Telegraaf, “Emergency services are on the spot. Now our main priority is safety.”</p><h3>When will the next Tomorrowland Dance Music Festival be held?</h3><p>Several videos on social media surfaced showing the massive flames engulfing the iconic main stage with black smoke. In addition, several media reports confirmed that nearly 1,000 staff members were at the site during the fire.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The main stage at Tomorrowland has been completely destroyed by a fire. <a href="https://t.co/HQr5jHv2E7">pic.twitter.com/HQr5jHv2E7</a></p>&mdash; 🏁 (@concertleaks) <a href="https://twitter.com/concertleaks/status/1945545092233863469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>GVA, a local publication noted, "A large number of emergency services are present at the spot. People in the area are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed."</p><p>The Tomorrowland Festival is marked as one of the most celebrated electronic dance music events globally, attracting millions of fans from around the world. The music festival in Belgium was scheduled to held on July 18–20, 2025, for Weekend 1, and July 25–27, 2025, for Weekend 2.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The festival organisers confirmed that the main stage of the event was severely damaged; however, no one was injured during the incident.

A massive fire has engulfed the main stage of the world-famous Tomorrowland Dance Music Festival in Boom, Belgium, just two days before the grand opening on Friday. However, the festival organisers confirmed through an official statement on the social media platform that no one was injured during the incident. “Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged. We can confirm that no one was injured during the incident,” festival organisers said in a statement on Wednesday evening. "We can announce that, DreamVille (campsite) will open tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) as planned and will be ready for all DreamVille visitors. All Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will take place as planned," it added. They also added in the post that the team is focused on finding solutions for the festival weekend (Friday–Saturday–Sunday). And more updates, as well as further detailed information, will be updated soon. Meanwhile, Tomorrowland spokesperson Debbie Willemsen told Der Telegraaf, “Emergency services are on the spot. Now our main priority is safety.” When will the next Tomorrowland Dance Music Festival be held? Several videos on social media surfaced showing the massive flames engulfing the iconic main stage with black smoke. In addition, several media reports confirmed that nearly 1,000 staff members were at the site during the fire.

<p>The festival organisers confirmed that the main stage of the event was severely damaged; however, no one was injured during the incident.</p>

Massive fire engulfs Belgium's Tomorrowland mainstage ahead of grand opening, organisers respond

<p>After a video showing an Indian woman being arrested for alleged shoplifting in the US went viral, the US embassy in India has released a new advisory for US visa applicants. It has threatened immediate visa revocation and long-term travel bans for violating &nbsp;American laws.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won’t just cause you legal issues – it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas," reads the advisory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws," the embassy further wrote in the advisory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The viral video of the Indian woman caught shoplifting prompted the US embassy in India to release the advisory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Indian tourist, identified as Avlani, can be seen in conversation with law enforcement officers in the viral clip, before being detained outside a Target store in the United States. According to the viral video released by the independent YouTube channel @BodyCamEdition, the tourist was allegedly caught trying to shoplift items worth $1000.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the viral video, the woman is heard pleading with officers and saying, “But if I’m paying for it, what is the harm?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“It would have been fine if you didn’t leave, right? You would have had that opportunity to pay. But because you left the store at that point, you chose to not pay for it, and we can’t go back," an officer can be heard replying.</p>

<p>The incident comes after an Indian student was detained at an airport in the US last month and deported. A warning was issued by the embassy regarding illegal entry in the US after the incident.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Amid broader enforcement direction under the Trump administration’s immigration policy, over 1.42 lakh individuals have been deported from the US since January.</p>

The Indian tourist can be seen in conversation with law enforcement officers in the viral clip, before being detained outside a Target store in the United States.

After a video showing an Indian woman being arrested for alleged shoplifting in the US went viral, the US embassy in India has released a new advisory for US visa applicants. It has threatened immediate visa revocation and long-term travel bans for violating American laws. "Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won’t just cause you legal issues – it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas," reads the advisory. "The United States values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws," the embassy further wrote in the advisory. The viral video of the Indian woman caught shoplifting prompted the US embassy in India to release the advisory. The Indian tourist, identified as Avlani, can be seen in conversation with law enforcement officers in the viral clip, before being detained outside a Target store in the United States. According to the viral video released by the independent YouTube channel @BodyCamEdition, the tourist was allegedly caught trying to shoplift items worth $1000. In the viral video, the woman is heard pleading with officers and saying, “But if I’m paying for it, what is the harm?” “It would have been fine if you didn’t leave, right? You would have had that opportunity to pay. But because you left the store at that point, you chose to not pay for it, and we can’t go back," an officer can be heard replying.

<p>The Indian tourist can be seen in conversation with law enforcement officers in the viral clip, before being detained outside a Target store in the United States.</p>

Indian woman caught shoplifting: US embassy issues stark warning says, 'It could lead to your…'

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The Sun has a huge scar on it after a solar filament exploded on the surface recently. Astronomers spotted a huge plasma whip above it a few days back. The eruption not only released plasma and solar material into space, but also hit the Sun really hard.

The Sun has scarred itself, quite literally. A massive explosion on the Sun's surface on July 15 left a “canyon of fire”, a huge mark that astronomers on Earth captured. The solar filament eruption happened on the Sun’s upper left side, releasing a powerful blast of plasma and magnetic fields into space. The event was of such a huge proportion that it left a fiery scar on the Sun. The dent on the sun is 400,000 kilometres long and 20,000 km high, according to Tony Phillips, an astronomer who works with Spaceweather.com. He called it "a grand canyon" on the Sun. Astronomers were already prepared for something like this to happen. They spotted an unusually large, cold and dense gas filament suspended above the Sun’s surface a few days ago. When it finally collapsed, the Solar Dynamics Observatory caught it on camera. Filament eruptions are common on the Sun and are triggered by small instabilities in the Sun’s magnetic field. Also Read: New world Sedna discovered in solar system. What this means for Planet Nine Also Read: 6-minute total solar eclipse will plunge major parts of world into darkness. Is your city on the list? Coronal Mass Ejections and impact on Earth Scientists are not sure how long the Sun will remain scarred. They will continue to keep an eye on it to understand when and how it fills up. The Sun has been highly active for the past years. It has reached a solar maximum when it releases plasma and plumes of flares more regularly. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are sent across space and impact planets with radiation. On Earth, this activity triggers auroras. Colourful auroras are generated when the solar flares and the matter released by the sun interact with the magnetic field of our planet. However, these flares and CMEs can also prove dangerous. They can impact astronauts in space who can suffer from the harmful radiation. Satellites can also be impacted, cutting off radio communication. However, the plasma eruption in the latest event is directed away from Earth. Also Read: Sunspot blasts strong X-ray solar flares causing blackouts in Hawaii. There is more to come Also Read: New NASA telescope will record 100,000 cosmic blasts, including stars that killed themselves 10 billion years ago A month ago, the Sun released an X flare towards Earth. The most powerful solar flare was unleashed from Sunspot region 4114. Certain areas over the Pacific Ocean reported radio blackouts. Multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were recorded in 24 hours from sunspot region 4114. This highly violent activity is expected to continue in the coming months. Scientists are regularly monitoring the Sun to remain alert and watch out for a solar whiplash.

<p>The Sun has a huge scar on it after a solar filament exploded on the surface recently. Astronomers spotted a huge plasma whip above it a few days back. The eruption not only released plasma and solar material into space, but also hit the Sun really hard.</p>

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