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In the United States' Northern Arizona, a patient has died from a severe strain of the plague, revealed public health officials in a statement on Friday (Jul 11). As per Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), after a rapid diagnostic test, a "presumptive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes the plague", was issued for the patient. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. "(We) recently cared for a patient in the Flagstaff Medical Centre Emergency Department, and despite appropriate initial management and attempts to provide life-saving resuscitation, the patient did not recover," said NAH.<h2>A resurgence of bubonic plague?</h2>The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. The identity of the patient is yet to be released. Citing privacy laws, Northern Arizona Healthcare said it was unable to release information about the patient who died. "The NAH team is saddened by this loss of a community member," the agency said in a statement, adding, "Out of respect for the family, no additional information about the death will be released."This is the first recorded death from pneumonic plague in the county in 18 years (since 2007). Back then, a person died after interacting with an infected animal.<h2>What is Yersinia pestis?</h2>Yersinia pestis is the bacterium that causes the potentially life-threatening illness known as the plague. The illness is spread by wild rodents (rats, mice, etc.) and other animals. It can be transmitted to humans, as it happened in the Middle Ages. Plague can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed promptly.<h2>What are the symptoms of plague?</h2>Plague can take one of three forms: pneumonic, septicaemic, and bubonic. Pneumonic plague, which has been diagnosed as the cause of the North Arizona patient, causes fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucus. This type of plague can spread if a "person inhales infectious droplets coughed out by another person or animal with pneumonic plague". This is the only type of plague that can be transmitted by human-to-human contact. It has an incubation period "as short as +1 day".As per the CDC, in bubonic plague, patients develop fever, headache, chills, and weakness and one or more swollen, painful lymph nodes (called buboes). It usually happens due to the bite of an infected flea and has an incubation period of 2 to 8 days.Meanwhile, in septicaemic plague, patients develop fever, chills, extreme weakness, abdominal pain, shock, and possibly bleeding into the skin and other organs. Skin and other tissues may turn black and die, especially on fingers, toes, and the nose. This can occur as the first symptom of the plague or if bubonic plague goes untreated. This also happens due to bites from infected fleas or from handling an infected animal. The incubation period, as per the CDC, "is poorly defined but likely occurs within days of exposure".&nbsp;

The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. 

In the United States' Northern Arizona, a patient has died from a severe strain of the plague, revealed public health officials in a statement on Friday (Jul 11). As per Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), after a rapid diagnostic test, a "presumptive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes the plague", was issued for the patient. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe. "(We) recently cared for a patient in the Flagstaff Medical Centre Emergency Department, and despite appropriate initial management and attempts to provide life-saving resuscitation, the patient did not recover," said NAH. A resurgence of bubonic plague? The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. The identity of the patient is yet to be released. Citing privacy laws, Northern Arizona Healthcare said it was unable to release information about the patient who died. "The NAH team is saddened by this loss of a community member," the agency said in a statement, adding, "Out of respect for the family, no additional information about the death will be released." This is the first recorded death from pneumonic plague in the county in 18 years (since 2007). Back then, a person died after interacting with an infected animal. What is Yersinia pestis? Yersinia pestis is the bacterium that causes the potentially life-threatening illness known as the plague. The illness is spread by wild rodents (rats, mice, etc.) and other animals. It can be transmitted to humans, as it happened in the Middle Ages. Plague can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed promptly. What are the symptoms of plague? Plague can take one of three forms: pneumonic, septicaemic, and bubonic. Pneumonic plague, which has been diagnosed as the cause of the North Arizona patient, causes fever, headache, weakness, and a rapidly developing pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and sometimes bloody or watery mucus. This type of plague can spread if a "person inhales infectious droplets coughed out by another person or animal with pneumonic plague". This is the only type of plague that can be transmitted by human-to-human contact. It has an incubation period "as short as +1 day". As per the CDC, in bubonic plague, patients develop fever, headache, chills, and weakness and one or more swollen, painful lymph nodes (called buboes). It usually happens due to the bite of an infected flea and has an incubation period of 2 to 8 days. Meanwhile, in septicaemic plague, patients develop fever, chills, extreme weakness, abdominal pain, shock, and possibly bleeding into the skin and other organs. Skin and other tissues may turn black and die, especially on fingers, toes, and the nose. This can occur as the first symptom of the plague or if bubonic plague goes untreated. This also happens due to bites from infected fleas or from handling an infected animal. The incubation period, as per the CDC, "is poorly defined but likely occurs within days of exposure".

The patient, an Arizona citizen, died of pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, Coconino County health officials said in a press release on July 11. Plague, often called the Black Death, is the same illness which in the Middle Ages killed millions of people in Europe.&nbsp;

Plague returns to US, patient dies of 'Black Death' in Arizona  — Is the medieval disease spreading across America?

Air India plane crash: A chilling revelation in the Air India plane crash investigation has raised an alarming question regarding the deadly attack. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the crash in Ahmedabad, saying that the fuel to both engines of the aircraft was cut off within seconds of the takeoff. The conversation recorded in the cockpit voice recording revealed that one of the pilots noticed it and asked the co-pilot, “Why did you cut off?” The other pilot responded that he did not do so. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed.&nbsp;The preliminary report, released a month after the crash, revealed that the engines' fuel switches shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' within seconds of each other after take-off. The CUTOFF angles are the most mysterious puzzle that remains unsolved. If pilots did not cut off the fuel, then how did the fuel supply cut off?&nbsp;"When fuel control switches are moved from CUTOFF to RUN while the aircraft is in flight, each engine's full authority dual engine control (FADEC) automatically manages a relight and thrust recovery sequence of ignition and fuel introduction," the report said. But the aircraft did not do that as well. The data of the aircraft showed that an automatic relight was attempted. Engine 1 of the plane briefly responded while Engine 2 did not. This ultimately led to the aircraft crash.&nbsp;Pilots are not responsible, then who is? The Boeing 787 aircraft was controlled by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. The report said both pilots were medically fit and rested, with adequate experience. &nbsp;&nbsp;The report said that there was no immediate evidence of sabotage, but pointed to a known Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory on a possible fuel switch flaw. The investigation report also revealed that Boeing had issued an optional advisory on the fuel control switch locking mechanism, but Air India had not carried out the recommended checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The preliminary report, released a month after the crash, revealed that the engines fuel switches shifted from RUN to CUTOFF within seconds of each other after take-off.

Air India plane crash: A chilling revelation in the Air India plane crash investigation has raised an alarming question regarding the deadly attack. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the crash in Ahmedabad, saying that the fuel to both engines of the aircraft was cut off within seconds of the takeoff. The conversation recorded in the cockpit voice recording revealed that one of the pilots noticed it and asked the co-pilot, “Why did you cut off?” The other pilot responded that he did not do so. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. The preliminary report, released a month after the crash, revealed that the engines' fuel switches shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' within seconds of each other after take-off. The CUTOFF angles are the most mysterious puzzle that remains unsolved. If pilots did not cut off the fuel, then how did the fuel supply cut off? "When fuel control switches are moved from CUTOFF to RUN while the aircraft is in flight, each engine's full authority dual engine control (FADEC) automatically manages a relight and thrust recovery sequence of ignition and fuel introduction," the report said. But the aircraft did not do that as well. The data of the aircraft showed that an automatic relight was attempted. Engine 1 of the plane briefly responded while Engine 2 did not. This ultimately led to the aircraft crash. Pilots are not responsible, then who is? The Boeing 787 aircraft was controlled by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. The report said both pilots were medically fit and rested, with adequate experience. The report said that there was no immediate evidence of sabotage, but pointed to a known Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory on a possible fuel switch flaw. The investigation report also revealed that Boeing had issued an optional advisory on the fuel control switch locking mechanism, but Air India had not carried out the recommended checks.

The preliminary report, released a month after the crash, revealed that the engines' fuel switches shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' within seconds of each other after take-off.

Air India plane crash: Who cut fuel of both engines? BIG question after probe reveals AI-171 fuel switches went from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' after takeoff

A doctor is warning about the dangers of exposing babies to hormone treatments, which many parents are taking these days. Professor Jovanna Dahlgren, an expert in paediatric endocrinology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, told a Swedish newspaper about an incident that occurred eight years ago, where a baby girl was exposed to abnormally high levels of testosterone while getting skin-to-skin from her father. The man was using the testosterone gel product, an artificial version of the male sex hormone at the time. The parents got worried when the baby's genitalia started to appear strange. The clitoris grew longer, and her labia closed over to resemble a male scrotum. Doctors carried out blood tests of the 10-month-old baby to understand the problem. They found that problem after which the parents took the needed steps, and the baby's condition reversed. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/secret-of-the-mysterious-structures-near-norway-has-finally-been-unravelled-1752219252921">Secret of the mysterious structures near Norway has finally been revealed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Testosterone is taken by men who suffer from low sex drive</h2>Dahlgren told &nbsp;Göteborgs-Posten that she wants to raise awareness about the issue as hormonal treatment becomes more common. Notably, the testosterone gel product is used by men who experience lethargy and a low sex drive. "I don't think people always understand how potent these treatments are," she said. The professor cited another case where a 10-year-old boy developed breasts. The doctors found that it was because of the female sex hormone treatment that his mother was taking. In the UK, the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is seeing a growth, with several private companies reaching out to men. While it was once only used to treat the problem of low levels of sex hormone in older men, it is now being marketed to younger men, promising them higher energy levels and a stronger erection. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/archimedes-death-ray-burned-ships-1-000-feet-away-a-teenager-recreated-it-1752226957843">Myth or real? Archimedes DEATH RAY burned ships 1,000 feet away. A teenager recreated it</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-raise-alarm-for-us-and-canada-warn-of-100-foot-megatsunami-that-will-alter-geography-for-centuries-1752216446706">Scientists raise alarm for US and Canada, warn of 100-foot tsunami that will alter geography for centuries</a>&nbsp;<h2>Warnings on hormone treatment</h2>The Daily Mail reported that similar cases have also been reported in the UK. In 2023, the UK drug safety regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said that a British child exposed to the testosterone gel product experienced "increased growth and genital enlargement." This led to the body issuing urgent warnings to parents using the products to be careful around children. They were advised to wash their hands properly and prevent children from coming in contact with them. Women using hormone-based medications to treat menopause were also told to keep them away from children and other adults. Testosterone is present in both men and women, but at much lower levels in the latter. The hormone levels drop in some men after the age of 40, something that is also referred to as "manopause." Lack of this hormone in men can lead to depression, loss of sex drive or erectile dysfunction. Poor sleep, brain fog and increased fat around the belly or chest can also be seen in some men.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A baby girl was accidentally exposed to the testosterone gel by her father, and this led to changes in her body, which scared the parents. The doctors have warned that hormonal treatment can trigger dangerous effects in children. 

A doctor is warning about the dangers of exposing babies to hormone treatments, which many parents are taking these days. Professor Jovanna Dahlgren, an expert in paediatric endocrinology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, told a Swedish newspaper about an incident that occurred eight years ago, where a baby girl was exposed to abnormally high levels of testosterone while getting skin-to-skin from her father. The man was using the testosterone gel product, an artificial version of the male sex hormone at the time. The parents got worried when the baby's genitalia started to appear strange. The clitoris grew longer, and her labia closed over to resemble a male scrotum. Doctors carried out blood tests of the 10-month-old baby to understand the problem. They found that problem after which the parents took the needed steps, and the baby's condition reversed. Also Read: Secret of the mysterious structures near Norway has finally been revealed Testosterone is taken by men who suffer from low sex drive Dahlgren told Göteborgs-Posten that she wants to raise awareness about the issue as hormonal treatment becomes more common. Notably, the testosterone gel product is used by men who experience lethargy and a low sex drive. "I don't think people always understand how potent these treatments are," she said. The professor cited another case where a 10-year-old boy developed breasts. The doctors found that it was because of the female sex hormone treatment that his mother was taking. In the UK, the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is seeing a growth, with several private companies reaching out to men. While it was once only used to treat the problem of low levels of sex hormone in older men, it is now being marketed to younger men, promising them higher energy levels and a stronger erection. Also Read: Myth or real? Archimedes DEATH RAY burned ships 1,000 feet away. A teenager recreated it Also Read: Scientists raise alarm for US and Canada, warn of 100-foot tsunami that will alter geography for centuries Warnings on hormone treatment The Daily Mail reported that similar cases have also been reported in the UK. In 2023, the UK drug safety regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said that a British child exposed to the testosterone gel product experienced "increased growth and genital enlargement." This led to the body issuing urgent warnings to parents using the products to be careful around children. They were advised to wash their hands properly and prevent children from coming in contact with them. Women using hormone-based medications to treat menopause were also told to keep them away from children and other adults. Testosterone is present in both men and women, but at much lower levels in the latter. The hormone levels drop in some men after the age of 40, something that is also referred to as "manopause." Lack of this hormone in men can lead to depression, loss of sex drive or erectile dysfunction. Poor sleep, brain fog and increased fat around the belly or chest can also be seen in some men.

A baby girl was accidentally exposed to the testosterone gel by her father, and this led to changes in her body, which scared the parents. The doctors have warned that hormonal treatment can trigger dangerous effects in children.&nbsp;

Warning issued after baby girl suffers strange reaction to testosterone gel she absorbed from her father

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. The preliminary report, around 15 pages, was released a month after the deadly crash. The report has revealed details around all the important aspects of the crash.&nbsp;1. Fuel cut-off mid-air&nbsp;The investigation report revealed that the fuel to both engines of the Boeing 787 aircraft was cut-off mid mid-air just three seconds after the plane took off. "The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC, and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec," the report said. 2. Pilots confused&nbsp;The investigation report also revealed the last moments of the plane, in which the pilot of the aircraft was heard confused in the cockpit voice recording. "In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why he cut off. The other pilot responded that he did not do so," the report read.&nbsp;3. The attempt to save&nbsp; The data of the aircraft showed that an automatic relight was attempted. Engine 1 of the plane briefly responded while Engine 2 did not. This ultimately led to the aircraft crash.&nbsp;4. Emergency deployment&nbsp; The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) - an emergency power source deployed in response to a power failure - was activated right after the takeoff. This was a clear indicator that there was a loss of electric power in the system.&nbsp;5. MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY&nbsp;Within seconds of the flight in the air, one of the pilots of the aircraft issued the most distress call: "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY." The controller attempted to confirm the call signal but got no further response.&nbsp;6. The tragic incident&nbsp;The report revealed that the flight analysis showed the aircraft hit a nearby building - BJ Medical College - with an 8-degree nose-up pitch and level wings.&nbsp;7. Thrust levers found idle&nbsp; The report revealed that the thrust levers of the aircraft were in the takeoff position during the flight and were idle after the crash.&nbsp;8. Wreckage crosses 1,000 feet&nbsp; The debris of the aircraft after the crash was scattered over 1,000 feet - indicating the massive force of the impact and trajectory.&nbsp;9. No fuel control issues logged earlier&nbsp; The report revealed the aircraft had valid airworthiness certification, and there was no fuel control issue. Moreover, no earlier fuel issue was reported.&nbsp;10. Boeing advisory not followed&nbsp; The investigation report also revealed that Boeing had issued an optional advisory on the fuel control switch locking mechanism, but Air India had not carried out the recommended checks. The AAIB report also confirmed that the wreckage analysis, post-mortem, is ongoing. "At this stage of investigation, there are no recommended actions to B787-8 and/or GE GEnx-1B engine operators and manufacturers," the report said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The preliminary report, around 15 pages, was released a month after the deadly crash. The report has revealed details around all the important aspects of the crash.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) released the investigation report on Saturday (July 12) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The AI 171 crash in which 260 people were killed, including the medical students of the college where the plane crashed. The preliminary report, around 15 pages, was released a month after the deadly crash. The report has revealed details around all the important aspects of the crash. 1. Fuel cut-off mid-air The investigation report revealed that the fuel to both engines of the Boeing 787 aircraft was cut-off mid mid-air just three seconds after the plane took off. "The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC, and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec," the report said. 2. Pilots confused The investigation report also revealed the last moments of the plane, in which the pilot of the aircraft was heard confused in the cockpit voice recording. "In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why he cut off. The other pilot responded that he did not do so," the report read. 3. The attempt to save The data of the aircraft showed that an automatic relight was attempted. Engine 1 of the plane briefly responded while Engine 2 did not. This ultimately led to the aircraft crash. 4. Emergency deployment The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) - an emergency power source deployed in response to a power failure - was activated right after the takeoff. This was a clear indicator that there was a loss of electric power in the system. 5. MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY Within seconds of the flight in the air, one of the pilots of the aircraft issued the most distress call: "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY." The controller attempted to confirm the call signal but got no further response. 6. The tragic incident The report revealed that the flight analysis showed the aircraft hit a nearby building - BJ Medical College - with an 8-degree nose-up pitch and level wings. 7. Thrust levers found idle The report revealed that the thrust levers of the aircraft were in the takeoff position during the flight and were idle after the crash. 8. Wreckage crosses 1,000 feet The debris of the aircraft after the crash was scattered over 1,000 feet - indicating the massive force of the impact and trajectory. 9. No fuel control issues logged earlier The report revealed the aircraft had valid airworthiness certification, and there was no fuel control issue. Moreover, no earlier fuel issue was reported. 10. Boeing advisory not followed The investigation report also revealed that Boeing had issued an optional advisory on the fuel control switch locking mechanism, but Air India had not carried out the recommended checks. The AAIB report also confirmed that the wreckage analysis, post-mortem, is ongoing. "At this stage of investigation, there are no recommended actions to B787-8 and/or GE GEnx-1B engine operators and manufacturers," the report said.

The preliminary report, around 15 pages, was released a month after the deadly crash. The report has revealed details around all the important aspects of the crash.

Ignored warning, confused pilots and fuel cut: Here's what Air India plane crash investigation report REVEALED | 10 key points

Why is the moon orange tonight? Millions of people across the world were surprised to see the colour of the full moon that rose in the sky this week. This was because of the position of the Moon as part of a phenomenon that happens after 18.6 years. The Moon illusion made the lunar body appear unusually large as it sat at the horizon. July's full moon hung extremely low and was exactly opposite to the Sun. It mirrored the Sun's position. The Sun reached its highest point in the sky for the year during the summer solstice. So while the Sun was at its highest point, the Moon was at its lowest point. The sun's gravity dragged the moon's tilted orbit into its most extreme inclination relative to Earth's celestial equator. Because of being so close to the horizon, the Moon travelled from southeast to southwest without ever rising higher than about 20 degrees in altitude. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/july-full-moon-an-optical-illusion-will-make-the-moon-appear-abnormally-large-here-s-why-1751956916280">July Full Moon: An optical illusion will make the moon appear abnormally large. Here's why</a>&nbsp;<h2>Why was the Moon orange tonight?</h2>There is also a major lunar standstill going on. At this point, the Moon rises at its most extreme northern point in the sky and sets in the greatest southern position. Its position wouldn't change much in the coming months, which is why it is said to be at a "standstill." This occurrence in the life cycle of the Moon is also the reason for its bright yellow or orange appearance. Earth's atmosphere scatters its light in a different way at this position. When at this point on the horizon, the Moon's light travels through more of our atmosphere. The blue light scatters, and the longer wavelengths, like red and orange, pass through. This gives Moon the appearance of an orange, yellow or rusty red body. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/july-full-moon-2025-when-and-where-to-watch-the-buck-moon-today-why-it-s-special-1752051376650">July Full Moon 2025: When and where to watch the 'Buck Moon' today — Why it's special</a>&nbsp;The Moon also appeared extremely large, but that was also simply because of its position. NASA explains that each time the Moon is close to this horizon, it appears bigger. This is only an illusion. "When we observe the Moon near the horizon, it often looks HUGE – whether it's peeking over the shoulder of a distant mountain, rising out of the sea, hovering behind a cityscape, or looming over a thicket of trees," NASA wrote in a blog post. "But here's the thing: it's all in your head. Really. The Moon's seeming bigness is an actual illusion, rather than an effect of our atmosphere or some other physics," it added.&nbsp;July's full moon is also known as Buck Moon because this is the time of the year when male deer grow its full antlers. The velvet antler growth, called antlerogenesis, reaches its peak and becomes more prominent. It is also called Thunder Moon as some parts of the US witness summer thunderstorms in July.&nbsp;

Orange moon tonight: July full moon rose in the sky this week and brought with it a pleasant surprise. The moon was orange in colour and appeared extremely large. NASA says the size is only an illusion, and the reason it was orange was because of its low-hanging position.  

Why is the moon orange tonight? Millions of people across the world were surprised to see the colour of the full moon that rose in the sky this week. This was because of the position of the Moon as part of a phenomenon that happens after 18.6 years. The Moon illusion made the lunar body appear unusually large as it sat at the horizon. July's full moon hung extremely low and was exactly opposite to the Sun. It mirrored the Sun's position. The Sun reached its highest point in the sky for the year during the summer solstice. So while the Sun was at its highest point, the Moon was at its lowest point. The sun's gravity dragged the moon's tilted orbit into its most extreme inclination relative to Earth's celestial equator. Because of being so close to the horizon, the Moon travelled from southeast to southwest without ever rising higher than about 20 degrees in altitude. Also Read: July Full Moon: An optical illusion will make the moon appear abnormally large. Here's why Why was the Moon orange tonight? There is also a major lunar standstill going on. At this point, the Moon rises at its most extreme northern point in the sky and sets in the greatest southern position. Its position wouldn't change much in the coming months, which is why it is said to be at a "standstill." This occurrence in the life cycle of the Moon is also the reason for its bright yellow or orange appearance. Earth's atmosphere scatters its light in a different way at this position. When at this point on the horizon, the Moon's light travels through more of our atmosphere. The blue light scatters, and the longer wavelengths, like red and orange, pass through. This gives Moon the appearance of an orange, yellow or rusty red body. Also Read: July Full Moon 2025: When and where to watch the 'Buck Moon' today — Why it's special The Moon also appeared extremely large, but that was also simply because of its position. NASA explains that each time the Moon is close to this horizon, it appears bigger. This is only an illusion. "When we observe the Moon near the horizon, it often looks HUGE – whether it's peeking over the shoulder of a distant mountain, rising out of the sea, hovering behind a cityscape, or looming over a thicket of trees," NASA wrote in a blog post. "But here's the thing: it's all in your head. Really. The Moon's seeming bigness is an actual illusion, rather than an effect of our atmosphere or some other physics," it added. July's full moon is also known as Buck Moon because this is the time of the year when male deer grow its full antlers. The velvet antler growth, called antlerogenesis, reaches its peak and becomes more prominent. It is also called Thunder Moon as some parts of the US witness summer thunderstorms in July.

Orange moon tonight: July full moon rose in the sky this week and brought with it a pleasant surprise. The moon was orange in colour and appeared extremely large. NASA says the size is only an illusion, and the reason it was orange was because of its low-hanging position. &nbsp;

Unusually large orange full moon greets Earthlings. Why was the moon orange?

A US federal appeals court has struck down a controversial plea agreement that would have spared the alleged 9/11 mastermind and two accomplices the death penalty. On Friday (Jul 11), in a major legal reversal, a US appeals court nullified the plea agreements struck with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others accused in the September 11, 2001, attacks. This clears the way for military trials that could lead to the death penalty. The ruling ends months of uncertainty surrounding the case and restores the possibility of full trials for Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi — all detained for over two decades at Guantánamo Bay.<h2>What did the court say?</h2>In their ruling, judges Patricia Millett and Neomi Rao ruled that former Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin "acted within the bounds of his legal authority, and we decline to second-guess his judgment." This relates to Austin abruptly withdrawing support for the plea deals last year, saying that "the families of the victims, our service members and the American public deserve the opportunity to see military commission trials carried out in this case."<h2>9/11 trial back on track?</h2>The plea agreements, announced in July 2023, would have taken the death penalty off the table for Mohammed as well as two alleged accomplices - Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi in exchange for guilty pleas and cooperation. However, the pleas were withdrawn by Austin just two days after they were announced, after an outcry from victims' families who demanded full trials.In Friday's decision, the court also vacated "the military judge's order of November 6, 2024, preventing the secretary of defence's withdrawal from the pretrial agreements." It also bars any future hearings related to the withdrawn plea deals and blocks the military judge “from conducting hearings in which respondents would enter guilty pleas or take any other action pursuant to the withdrawn pretrial agreements.”This puts the 9/11 case — arguably the most important terrorism prosecution in US history — back on a trial track after years of legal gridlock, much of it centred around the CIA's use of torture. Mohammed, who claims to have masterminded the 9/11 attacks "from A to Z", was captured in Pakistan in 2003 and transferred to Guantánamo in 2006 after being held in secret CIA prisons, where he was allegedly subjected to torturous, harsh interrogation techniques. &nbsp;

This clears the way for military trials that could lead to the death penalty. The ruling ends months of uncertainty surrounding the case and restores the possibility of full trials for Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi — all detained for over two decades at Guantánamo Bay.

A US federal appeals court has struck down a controversial plea agreement that would have spared the alleged 9/11 mastermind and two accomplices the death penalty. On Friday (Jul 11), in a major legal reversal, a US appeals court nullified the plea agreements struck with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others accused in the September 11, 2001, attacks. This clears the way for military trials that could lead to the death penalty. The ruling ends months of uncertainty surrounding the case and restores the possibility of full trials for Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi — all detained for over two decades at Guantánamo Bay. What did the court say? In their ruling, judges Patricia Millett and Neomi Rao ruled that former Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin "acted within the bounds of his legal authority, and we decline to second-guess his judgment." This relates to Austin abruptly withdrawing support for the plea deals last year, saying that "the families of the victims, our service members and the American public deserve the opportunity to see military commission trials carried out in this case." 9/11 trial back on track? The plea agreements, announced in July 2023, would have taken the death penalty off the table for Mohammed as well as two alleged accomplices - Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi in exchange for guilty pleas and cooperation. However, the pleas were withdrawn by Austin just two days after they were announced, after an outcry from victims' families who demanded full trials. In Friday's decision, the court also vacated "the military judge's order of November 6, 2024, preventing the secretary of defence's withdrawal from the pretrial agreements." It also bars any future hearings related to the withdrawn plea deals and blocks the military judge “from conducting hearings in which respondents would enter guilty pleas or take any other action pursuant to the withdrawn pretrial agreements.” This puts the 9/11 case — arguably the most important terrorism prosecution in US history — back on a trial track after years of legal gridlock, much of it centred around the CIA's use of torture. Mohammed, who claims to have masterminded the 9/11 attacks "from A to Z", was captured in Pakistan in 2003 and transferred to Guantánamo in 2006 after being held in secret CIA prisons, where he was allegedly subjected to torturous, harsh interrogation techniques.

This clears the way for military trials that could lead to the death penalty. The ruling ends months of uncertainty surrounding the case and restores the possibility of full trials for Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi — all detained for over two decades at Guantánamo Bay.

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces death penalty after US court overturns controversial plea deal

Astronomers are preparing to study a dwarf planet that last came near Earth 11,000 years ago. Sedna is moving closer to the Sun, and this has intrigued experts who are eager to learn about the distant dwarf planet. However, even if they manage to send a probe to Sedna, they would not be able to see the results in their lifetime. This is because it will reach its closest point to the Sun in 2076. Another problem is that even at this distance, it would be almost three times the distance Neptune is from the Sun. Despite the several hurdles, scientists are determined to study Sedna. But again, there is one more problem - human technology to travel through space. A spacecraft will have to traverse more than 11 billion kilometres of cold, icy space to reach Sedna.&nbsp;Right now, humans don't have the technology to shoot through space in a desired frame of time. Even reaching Mars with current methods and the best trajectory would take 7 to 10 months. Even if humans manage to upgrade their technology to cut down on the travel time, it would take 42.5 days to reach the Red Planet at the speed of 80,467 km/hr. Is studying Sedna even possible in this scenario? The year 2076 is still 51 years away, so if humans wish to peer into Sedna, the work should start today. The window Sedna stays near the Sun would be tiny, so scientists also need to ensure that they get there right on time. Also Read:&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Dwarf planet Sedna has a strange orbit&nbsp;</h2>Sedna is an icy world with a weird orbit. It was first spotted in 2003 and shocked astronomers. While Pluto stays in the Kuiper Belt, Sedna has a stretched-out ellipse. It goes as far as 937 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun, or 937 times the distance Earth is from the Sun. At its closest point, it reaches about 76 AU. This has led scientists to speculate that Sedna might not have originated in our solar system. Initially, it looked like a member of the Oort Cloud, the outermost boundary of the solar system. However, its strange characteristics have triggered the possibility that it is a rogue interstellar planet which got caught in our star system billions of years ago.&nbsp;Dr. Elena Ancona of Politecnico di Bari and her team carried out a study in Sedna and released the results in a study this year. They are of the view that if Sedna is an exoplanet, then it warrants a scientific study. This is the best chance to explore a world that is not from the solar system. “If confirmed, Sedna would represent the first known exoplanetary body accessible to in situ investigation,” she said. “The mere possibility of accessing exoplanetary material at such close range provides strong justification for a dedicated mission.”

Scientists want to study a distant world in the solar system that is classified as a dwarf planet. But some experts think it could be an exoplanet that the solar system caught several years ago. Sedna will come close to Sun in 2076, but not close enough.

Astronomers are preparing to study a dwarf planet that last came near Earth 11,000 years ago. Sedna is moving closer to the Sun, and this has intrigued experts who are eager to learn about the distant dwarf planet. However, even if they manage to send a probe to Sedna, they would not be able to see the results in their lifetime. This is because it will reach its closest point to the Sun in 2076. Another problem is that even at this distance, it would be almost three times the distance Neptune is from the Sun. Despite the several hurdles, scientists are determined to study Sedna. But again, there is one more problem - human technology to travel through space. A spacecraft will have to traverse more than 11 billion kilometres of cold, icy space to reach Sedna. Right now, humans don't have the technology to shoot through space in a desired frame of time. Even reaching Mars with current methods and the best trajectory would take 7 to 10 months. Even if humans manage to upgrade their technology to cut down on the travel time, it would take 42.5 days to reach the Red Planet at the speed of 80,467 km/hr. Is studying Sedna even possible in this scenario? The year 2076 is still 51 years away, so if humans wish to peer into Sedna, the work should start today. The window Sedna stays near the Sun would be tiny, so scientists also need to ensure that they get there right on time. Also Read: Dwarf planet Sedna has a strange orbit Sedna is an icy world with a weird orbit. It was first spotted in 2003 and shocked astronomers. While Pluto stays in the Kuiper Belt, Sedna has a stretched-out ellipse. It goes as far as 937 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun, or 937 times the distance Earth is from the Sun. At its closest point, it reaches about 76 AU. This has led scientists to speculate that Sedna might not have originated in our solar system. Initially, it looked like a member of the Oort Cloud, the outermost boundary of the solar system. However, its strange characteristics have triggered the possibility that it is a rogue interstellar planet which got caught in our star system billions of years ago. Dr. Elena Ancona of Politecnico di Bari and her team carried out a study in Sedna and released the results in a study this year. They are of the view that if Sedna is an exoplanet, then it warrants a scientific study. This is the best chance to explore a world that is not from the solar system. “If confirmed, Sedna would represent the first known exoplanetary body accessible to in situ investigation,” she said. “The mere possibility of accessing exoplanetary material at such close range provides strong justification for a dedicated mission.”

Scientists want to study a distant world in the solar system that is classified as a dwarf planet. But some experts think it could be an exoplanet that the solar system caught several years ago. Sedna will come close to the Sun in 2076, but not close enough.

Scientists in race against time to reach outer world planet roaming in our solar system in 2076

Boeing has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with a man who lost his wife and three children in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, allowing the company to sidestep what would have been a high-profile federal trial set to begin Monday (Jul 14). This comes on the heels of another Boeing crash, this one a Boeing Dreamliner 787. The Air India Flight AI171, which was to fly from Ahmedabad to London, crashed just seconds after takeoff before slamming into a medical college hostel. The tragic Boeing plane crash in India's Ahmedabad claimed 260 lives (241 onboard, 19 on the ground).<h2>MAX 737 crash and Boeing's latest settlement</h2>Paul Njoroge, a man whose family was killed in the 2019 plane crash that claimed 157 lives, was seeking damages from Boeing for wrongful death and negligence in a Chicago courtroom. His case was the last remaining lawsuit from the Ethiopian Airlines crash that hadn't been settled—until now. Clifford Law Offices, which represented Njoroge, as per AFP, confirmed the agreement late Friday, saying a mediator helped both sides reach a deal just before the trial began. "The case has settled for a confidential amount," a Clifford Law spokesperson said. "The aviation team at Clifford Law Offices has been working round-the-clock in preparation for trial, but the mediator was able to help the parties come to an agreement on behalf of Paul Njoroge," said senior partner Robert Clifford.Njoroge, who lost his wife, mother-in-law, and three young children—including a nine-month-old infant—testified before the US Congress in 2019, saying he was haunted by visions of what his family must have experienced in their final moments. "It is difficult for me to think of anything else but the horror they must have felt," he said. "I cannot get it out of my mind."Similar to the June 2025 Air India AI-171 plane crash, on 10 March 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX passenger airliner, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, crashed just minutes after takeoff. The crash killed all 149 passengers and 8 crew members on board.<h2>Boeing's settlement spree: A pattern of avoidance?</h2>This latest settlement means Boeing continues its long streak of avoiding courtroom trials related to its 737 MAX aircraft, whose flawed MCAS flight-control system (a flight handling system) was implicated in both the 2018 Lion Air crash and the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, which together killed 346 people.Since 2019, Boeing has reached quiet settlements with more than 90 per cent of victims' families. But this tactic hasn't spared the company from mounting public scrutiny, especially after a string of new safety lapses, the most recent involving another Boeing aircraft operated by Air India. A preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India's Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, released early on Saturday (Jul 12), revealed that both the engines of the Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft bearing registration VT-ANB stopped functioning seconds after takeoff. This, according to the report, happened as the fuelling mechanisms switched from RUN to CUTOFF sequentially. An investigation involving the cockpit audio has unveiled the haunting last moments before the devastating crash as one of the pilots asked, “Why did you cut off?” before getting the answer “I didn’t” from the other pilot. Both engines experienced a momentary recovery after an initial loss of thrust but ultimately failed to stabilise. &nbsp;

Clifford Law Offices, which represented Njoroge, as per AFP, confirmed the agreement late Friday, saying a mediator helped both sides reach a deal just before the trial began. "The case has settled for a confidential amount," a Clifford Law spokesperson said. 

Boeing has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with a man who lost his wife and three children in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, allowing the company to sidestep what would have been a high-profile federal trial set to begin Monday (Jul 14). This comes on the heels of another Boeing crash, this one a Boeing Dreamliner 787. The Air India Flight AI171, which was to fly from Ahmedabad to London, crashed just seconds after takeoff before slamming into a medical college hostel. The tragic Boeing plane crash in India's Ahmedabad claimed 260 lives (241 onboard, 19 on the ground). MAX 737 crash and Boeing's latest settlement Paul Njoroge, a man whose family was killed in the 2019 plane crash that claimed 157 lives, was seeking damages from Boeing for wrongful death and negligence in a Chicago courtroom. His case was the last remaining lawsuit from the Ethiopian Airlines crash that hadn't been settled—until now. Clifford Law Offices, which represented Njoroge, as per AFP, confirmed the agreement late Friday, saying a mediator helped both sides reach a deal just before the trial began. "The case has settled for a confidential amount," a Clifford Law spokesperson said. "The aviation team at Clifford Law Offices has been working round-the-clock in preparation for trial, but the mediator was able to help the parties come to an agreement on behalf of Paul Njoroge," said senior partner Robert Clifford. Njoroge, who lost his wife, mother-in-law, and three young children—including a nine-month-old infant—testified before the US Congress in 2019, saying he was haunted by visions of what his family must have experienced in their final moments. "It is difficult for me to think of anything else but the horror they must have felt," he said. "I cannot get it out of my mind." Similar to the June 2025 Air India AI-171 plane crash, on 10 March 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX passenger airliner, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, crashed just minutes after takeoff. The crash killed all 149 passengers and 8 crew members on board. Boeing's settlement spree: A pattern of avoidance? This latest settlement means Boeing continues its long streak of avoiding courtroom trials related to its 737 MAX aircraft, whose flawed MCAS flight-control system (a flight handling system) was implicated in both the 2018 Lion Air crash and the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, which together killed 346 people. Since 2019, Boeing has reached quiet settlements with more than 90 per cent of victims' families. But this tactic hasn't spared the company from mounting public scrutiny, especially after a string of new safety lapses, the most recent involving another Boeing aircraft operated by Air India. A preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India's Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, released early on Saturday (Jul 12), revealed that both the engines of the Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft bearing registration VT-ANB stopped functioning seconds after takeoff. This, according to the report, happened as the fuelling mechanisms switched from RUN to CUTOFF sequentially. An investigation involving the cockpit audio has unveiled the haunting last moments before the devastating crash as one of the pilots asked, “Why did you cut off?” before getting the answer “I didn’t” from the other pilot. Both engines experienced a momentary recovery after an initial loss of thrust but ultimately failed to stabilise.

Clifford Law Offices, which represented Njoroge, as per AFP, confirmed the agreement late Friday, saying a mediator helped both sides reach a deal just before the trial began. "The case has settled for a confidential amount," a Clifford Law spokesperson said.&nbsp;

Boeing reaches hush-hush deal with 737 MAX plane crash victim's kin, as Air India crash probe reveals THIS

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has stirred a debate after saying that leaders should step aside at the age of 75. His remarks, which are being interpreted as a veiled message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have fueled several reactions from politicians. The opposition leaders were quick to take a dig at the prime minister, who is set to turn 75 years old in September. AAP, Congress, and Shiv Sena leaders have expressed their views as the debate escalates.&nbsp;Congress leader Shama Mohamed said, “Mohan Bhagwat said that at 75 years of age, political leaders should retire. This was proposed not by opposition parties, but by the BJP... That’s how Murli Manohar Joshi and LK Advani have all retired... According to this, on 17th September this year, we will see PM Modi retire because it’s not just anyone else, but Mohan Bhagwat has signalled this…” She added, “There could be a rift between the RSS and the Modi government because Mohan Bhagwat said this at a public meeting.”&nbsp;Responding to the statement by Bhagwat, AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj said, “Not only the RSS, but it is also believed worldwide that a person’s ability to perform work persists only up to a certain age. This is the law of nature.”&nbsp;He further added, “But because the prime minister holds the top post in the country, whatever happens there influences everything nationwide. RSS can voice its opinion but cannot issue directives. Now it is up to the BJP to decide whether to accept that gesture.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “It is a clear message and it is clearly directed at the person who is going to celebrate his 75th birthday in September... Whatever is going on between the RSS and the BJP is clearly visible from their statements. When BJP formed government in 2014, they put their leaders above the age of 75 years in the ‘margdarshak mandali’. Now, RSS is reminding BJP after 11 years about the promises it made. Internal conflicts are now public... Nobody knows the fallout of this conflict…”&nbsp;<h2>What did RSS chief say?</h2>&nbsp;Speaking at a public event, Bhagwat said, “When you turn 75, it means you should stop now and make way for others.” Bhagwat made the comments at a book release event dedicated to late RSS ideologue Moropant Pingle in Nagpur on Wednesday (Jul 9) evening.&nbsp;He added, “Moropant Pingle once said that if you are honoured with a shawl after turning 75, it means that you should stop now, you are old; step aside and let others come in.” He added that Moropant, despite his devotion to national service, believed in withdrawing gracefully once the age signalled it was time.

Bhagwat's remarks, which are being interpreted as a veiled message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have fueled several reactions from politicians. AAP, Congress, and Shiv Sena leaders have expressed their views as the debate escalates.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has stirred a debate after saying that leaders should step aside at the age of 75. His remarks, which are being interpreted as a veiled message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have fueled several reactions from politicians. The opposition leaders were quick to take a dig at the prime minister, who is set to turn 75 years old in September. AAP, Congress, and Shiv Sena leaders have expressed their views as the debate escalates. Congress leader Shama Mohamed said, “Mohan Bhagwat said that at 75 years of age, political leaders should retire. This was proposed not by opposition parties, but by the BJP... That’s how Murli Manohar Joshi and LK Advani have all retired... According to this, on 17th September this year, we will see PM Modi retire because it’s not just anyone else, but Mohan Bhagwat has signalled this…” She added, “There could be a rift between the RSS and the Modi government because Mohan Bhagwat said this at a public meeting.” Responding to the statement by Bhagwat, AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj said, “Not only the RSS, but it is also believed worldwide that a person’s ability to perform work persists only up to a certain age. This is the law of nature.” He further added, “But because the prime minister holds the top post in the country, whatever happens there influences everything nationwide. RSS can voice its opinion but cannot issue directives. Now it is up to the BJP to decide whether to accept that gesture.” Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “It is a clear message and it is clearly directed at the person who is going to celebrate his 75th birthday in September... Whatever is going on between the RSS and the BJP is clearly visible from their statements. When BJP formed government in 2014, they put their leaders above the age of 75 years in the ‘margdarshak mandali’. Now, RSS is reminding BJP after 11 years about the promises it made. Internal conflicts are now public... Nobody knows the fallout of this conflict…” What did RSS chief say? Speaking at a public event, Bhagwat said, “When you turn 75, it means you should stop now and make way for others.” Bhagwat made the comments at a book release event dedicated to late RSS ideologue Moropant Pingle in Nagpur on Wednesday (Jul 9) evening. He added, “Moropant Pingle once said that if you are honoured with a shawl after turning 75, it means that you should stop now, you are old; step aside and let others come in.” He added that Moropant, despite his devotion to national service, believed in withdrawing gracefully once the age signalled it was time.

Bhagwat's remarks, which are being interpreted as a veiled message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have fueled several reactions from politicians. AAP, Congress, and Shiv Sena leaders have expressed their views as the debate escalates.

Rift between RSS and Modi govt? Opposition reacts to Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on retirement at 75

In the US, millions of flies will be dropped from planes. No, it's not a biological weapon. It's a method to fight the spread of New World screwworms, a parasitic flesh-eating larva of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly species. Once eradicated from the US, these flies are spreading again in the US, having come from Latin America. And scientists and lawmakers are worried about millions of dollars of damage the flies can cause to livestock industry. The way out? Airdropping more of these flies. Doesn't make sense? Read on:<h2>How deadly are the New World Screworms?</h2>The larvae of New World Screwworm flies can infest wounds in warm-blooded animals like cattle, horses, pets, and even humans. The medical term for infestation of an animal by a maggot is myiasis. &nbsp;Once the flies lay eggs on open wounds of animals, the maggots will 'slowly eat them alive,' said Dr Phillip Kaufman of Texas A&amp;M University in a report on CNN.<h2>New World screwworm infections have been spreading in Americas</h2>The New World screwworms have been spreading in an outbreak that started in early 2023. It started from Latin America, winding through Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and El Salvador. It reached southern Mexico in November, and is slowly affecting animals across the US border in Texas.The Panama–United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm Infestation in Livestock, or COPEG, listed more than 35,000 New World screwworm infestations, 83 per cent of which were on cows. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/lovebugs-swarm-south-korea-causing-nuisance-for-residents-1751430622605/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/lovebugs-swarm-south-korea-causing-nuisance-for-residents-1751430622605/embed</a><h2>Screworms were eradicated in the US, but coming back</h2>The flies vs flies method was used for the first time by the US in the 1960s and 1970s to eradicate screwworms. This eventually helped reduce the population of srewworms and eradicate them.In june, 80 US lawmakers warned in a letter that hundreds of millions of more sterile flies are needed to fight the New World screwworms.The USDA, the country's drug regulator, announced plans to open a US fly factory near the Texas-Mexico border and renovate an old facility in Mexico, said the CNN report.<h2>How are the sterile flies produced?</h2>The mass-production of sterile male flies is done by sending gamma rays to the pupae to make them impotent. These flies are not harmful to humans or animals. The sterilised male flies are dispersed to mate with wild females, who then lay unfertilised eggs. “The female fly finds a living host, lands on its wound, and will lay up to 200 to 300 eggs... they immediately start burrowing and feeding on the tissue.” Kauffman told CNN.The dispersal of these impotent male flies is done trhough temperature-controlled containers from planes, targeting rural areas, said the CNN report.The COPEG facility currently produces about 100 million sterile flies weekly.<h2>The fly vs fly plan will cost millions</h2>The US facility for mass production of sterile flies will be located at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County, Texas. This will cost $8.5 million even as lawmakers estimate the overall fly factory project at around $300 million. The USDA, meanwhile, is investing around $21 million to upgrade the Mexican plant by late 2025, said the report.

The New World screwworms have been spreading in an outbreak that started in early 2023. It started from Latin America, winding through Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and El Salvador. 

In the US, millions of flies will be dropped from planes. No, it's not a biological weapon. It's a method to fight the spread of New World screwworms, a parasitic flesh-eating larva of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly species. Once eradicated from the US, these flies are spreading again in the US, having come from Latin America. And scientists and lawmakers are worried about millions of dollars of damage the flies can cause to livestock industry. The way out? Airdropping more of these flies. Doesn't make sense? Read on: How deadly are the New World Screworms? The larvae of New World Screwworm flies can infest wounds in warm-blooded animals like cattle, horses, pets, and even humans. The medical term for infestation of an animal by a maggot is myiasis. Once the flies lay eggs on open wounds of animals, the maggots will 'slowly eat them alive,' said Dr Phillip Kaufman of Texas A&M University in a report on CNN. New World screwworm infections have been spreading in Americas The New World screwworms have been spreading in an outbreak that started in early 2023. It started from Latin America, winding through Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and El Salvador. It reached southern Mexico in November, and is slowly affecting animals across the US border in Texas. The Panama–United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm Infestation in Livestock, or COPEG, listed more than 35,000 New World screwworm infestations, 83 per cent of which were on cows. https://www.wionews.com/videos/lovebugs-swarm-south-korea-causing-nuisance-for-residents-1751430622605/embed Screworms were eradicated in the US, but coming back The flies vs flies method was used for the first time by the US in the 1960s and 1970s to eradicate screwworms. This eventually helped reduce the population of srewworms and eradicate them. In june, 80 US lawmakers warned in a letter that hundreds of millions of more sterile flies are needed to fight the New World screwworms. The USDA, the country's drug regulator, announced plans to open a US fly factory near the Texas-Mexico border and renovate an old facility in Mexico, said the CNN report. How are the sterile flies produced? The mass-production of sterile male flies is done by sending gamma rays to the pupae to make them impotent. These flies are not harmful to humans or animals. The sterilised male flies are dispersed to mate with wild females, who then lay unfertilised eggs. “The female fly finds a living host, lands on its wound, and will lay up to 200 to 300 eggs... they immediately start burrowing and feeding on the tissue.” Kauffman told CNN. The dispersal of these impotent male flies is done trhough temperature-controlled containers from planes, targeting rural areas, said the CNN report. The COPEG facility currently produces about 100 million sterile flies weekly. The fly vs fly plan will cost millions The US facility for mass production of sterile flies will be located at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County, Texas. This will cost $8.5 million even as lawmakers estimate the overall fly factory project at around $300 million. The USDA, meanwhile, is investing around $21 million to upgrade the Mexican plant by late 2025, said the report.

The New World screwworms have been spreading in an outbreak that started in early 2023. It started from Latin America, winding through Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and El Salvador.&nbsp;

Fly vs Fly: Millions of flies will rain down from planes on America. And no, it's not a biological weapon attack

A significant earthquake swarm was detected beneath Mount Rainier in Washington State, marking the most intense seismic activity in the area since 2009. Over 300 earthquakes have occurred since the early hours of Tuesday. But experts claim there is no need to panic yet. "Currently, there is no indication that the level of earthquake activity is cause for concern," the United States Geological Survey (USGS) explained, "Earthquakes are too small to be felt at the surface and will likely continue for several days. There would be no damage caused by such small events."&nbsp;There had been widespread scientific interest and public curiosity around the swarms of earthquakes. Swarms are cluster of earthquakes that happens in rapid succession, with less than a minute apart. The volcano had been active for a really long time; however, the most recent volcanic eruption was 500-600 years ago.&nbsp;“Right now, this swarm is still within what we consider normal background levels of activity at Mount Rainier,” said USGS, "Based on our observations, we think the most likely cause of the earthquakes is water moving around the crust above the magma chamber.""The volcano is not 'due' for an eruption, and we do not see any signs of a potential eruption at this time," assured USGS.<h2>Seismic Activity Overview</h2>The earthquake swarm began around 1:29 a.m. PDT on July 8 and continues as of the time of this report. The recorded tremor magnitude ranges from the lowest 1.0 to the highest 2.3, occurring at depths of 2 to 6 kilometres from the volcano's summit. The USGS says that even if it is nothing to be worked up about, the seismic activity has not yet crossed the 2009 event, both by energy release and the number of earthquakes detected. The 2009 earthquake swarm resulted in more than 1,000 earthquakes, and the largest was of a 2.3 magnitude. According to the Cascades Volcano Observatory, about nine earthquakes per month are common at Mount Rainier.

Over 300 earthquakes have occurred at Mount Rainier in Washington State, Washington. This was the largest earthquake swarm since 2009. 

A significant earthquake swarm was detected beneath Mount Rainier in Washington State, marking the most intense seismic activity in the area since 2009. Over 300 earthquakes have occurred since the early hours of Tuesday. But experts claim there is no need to panic yet. "Currently, there is no indication that the level of earthquake activity is cause for concern," the United States Geological Survey (USGS) explained, "Earthquakes are too small to be felt at the surface and will likely continue for several days. There would be no damage caused by such small events." There had been widespread scientific interest and public curiosity around the swarms of earthquakes. Swarms are cluster of earthquakes that happens in rapid succession, with less than a minute apart. The volcano had been active for a really long time; however, the most recent volcanic eruption was 500-600 years ago. “Right now, this swarm is still within what we consider normal background levels of activity at Mount Rainier,” said USGS, "Based on our observations, we think the most likely cause of the earthquakes is water moving around the crust above the magma chamber." "The volcano is not 'due' for an eruption, and we do not see any signs of a potential eruption at this time," assured USGS. Seismic Activity Overview The earthquake swarm began around 1:29 a.m. PDT on July 8 and continues as of the time of this report. The recorded tremor magnitude ranges from the lowest 1.0 to the highest 2.3, occurring at depths of 2 to 6 kilometres from the volcano's summit. The USGS says that even if it is nothing to be worked up about, the seismic activity has not yet crossed the 2009 event, both by energy release and the number of earthquakes detected. The 2009 earthquake swarm resulted in more than 1,000 earthquakes, and the largest was of a 2.3 magnitude. According to the Cascades Volcano Observatory, about nine earthquakes per month are common at Mount Rainier.

Over 300 earthquakes have occurred at Mount Rainier in Washington State, Washington. This was the largest earthquake swarm since 2009. However, it's not due for eruption anytime soon, say experts.&nbsp;

Over 300 earthquake detected at Mount Rainier, Washington, biggest since 2009

Indonesian fifth-grader Rayyan Arkan Dikha stood barefoot at the front of a traditioal speed boat during a race, and made some cool moves with his hands. Someone added a hip-hop track to it, and the 'aura farming dance' that is breaking the internet right now was born. Athletes are repeating his cool moves after achieving feats, and TikTok is filling up with celebs and commoners doing it, from stadiums to cartops.<h2>What is aura farming?</h2>But first, add 'aura farming' to Gen Z phrases that you probably didn't know, because it's high time. The phrase refers to taking credit for or celebrating achievements, with some public display of enthusiasm online or in real life. It could be as innocuous as winning in a video game, or some great achievement like in the case of athletes. Usually it involves some kind of dance move with interesting choreography.<h2>Who is the kid behind the new viral aura farming dance move?</h2>Dikha, dressed in a traditional Indonesian ‘Teluk Belanga’ and sporting a cool black sunglass and ‘Malay Riau’ headcloth to match, created the dance on his own.&nbsp;"I came up with the dance myself…It was just spontaneous," the BBC quoted him as saying.The dance was born when the 11-year-old from Kuantan Singingi Regency made his first appearance at the national Pacu Jalur boat race.His role was to be the cheerleader of the racing team, which is known as Togak Luan in local language.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Wow!! King of aura Farming Pacu Jalur<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/reels?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#reels</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/aurafarming?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#aurafarming</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/viral?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#viral</a> <a href="https://t.co/9oe1aW3Dkc">pic.twitter.com/9oe1aW3Dkc</a>&mdash; Pradeep Godara (@PraDeepGoDara2) <a href="https://twitter.com/PraDeepGoDara2/status/1941815315769561106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

TikTok exploded in the first weeks of July with videos about the ‘aura farming kid’.&nbsp; And his moves caught on, with French football club Paris Saint-Germain posting its own celebration with the caption: "His aura made it all the way to Paris."&nbsp; &nbsp;Travis Kelce, NFL player and boyfriend of American pop star Taylor Swift, posted a similar dance move after a game. F1 driver Alex Albon did his own version of the kid's move atop his racing car.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">That celebration 🥳🎉 <a href="https://t.co/rg8PZzy4DN">pic.twitter.com/rg8PZzy4DN</a>&mdash; Pradeep Godara (@PraDeepGoDara2) <a href="https://twitter.com/PraDeepGoDara2/status/1942190973062451232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2> But Indonesian boat-top dances are nothing new</h2>Traditional speed boat races are common in much of South Asia and Southeast Asia. Song and dance is part and parcel of such events, which are full of energy and spirit of competition. Usually the captain positions himself either at the end or front of the boat, directing and encouraging his team members to paddle away and beat the competition. Sometimes it is accompanied by songs. In the case of Indonesia, it is not uncommon to see boys stand on the frontend of the boats and cheer on their boats. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Aura Farming 🤣 <a href="https://t.co/9LXyK7rw59">pic.twitter.com/9LXyK7rw59</a>&mdash; Kings of JDM (@kingsofjdm) <a href="https://twitter.com/kingsofjdm/status/1942758099560829200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

An 'aura farming dance' by an 11-year-old Indonesian boy is breaking the internet right now. Athletes are repeating his cool moves after achieving feats, and TikTok is filling up with celebs and commoners imitating the kid, from stadiums to cartops.

Indonesian fifth-grader Rayyan Arkan Dikha stood barefoot at the front of a traditioal speed boat during a race, and made some cool moves with his hands. Someone added a hip-hop track to it, and the 'aura farming dance' that is breaking the internet right now was born. Athletes are repeating his cool moves after achieving feats, and TikTok is filling up with celebs and commoners doing it, from stadiums to cartops. What is aura farming? But first, add 'aura farming' to Gen Z phrases that you probably didn't know, because it's high time. The phrase refers to taking credit for or celebrating achievements, with some public display of enthusiasm online or in real life. It could be as innocuous as winning in a video game, or some great achievement like in the case of athletes. Usually it involves some kind of dance move with interesting choreography. Who is the kid behind the new viral aura farming dance move? Dikha, dressed in a traditional Indonesian ‘Teluk Belanga’ and sporting a cool black sunglass and ‘Malay Riau’ headcloth to match, created the dance on his own. "I came up with the dance myself…It was just spontaneous," the BBC quoted him as saying. The dance was born when the 11-year-old from Kuantan Singingi Regency made his first appearance at the national Pacu Jalur boat race. His role was to be the cheerleader of the racing team, which is known as Togak Luan in local language.

An 'aura farming dance' by an 11-year-old Indonesian boy is breaking the internet right now. Athletes are repeating his cool moves after achieving feats, and TikTok is filling up with celebs and commoners imitating the kid, from stadiums to cartops.

Aura farming: An Indonesian kid made some cool moves during a boat race, and internet is dancing

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has taken the closest images ever from the Sun, capturing eerie waves just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface. These photos show the Sun in a new light and can help scientists better understand the Sun’s influence across the solar system. The new images will also offer insights into events that affect Earth. The shots show solar wind flowing through our star's atmosphere. “Parker Solar Probe has once again transported us into the dynamic atmosphere of our closest star,” Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, said. “We are witnessing where space weather threats to Earth begin, with our eyes, not just with models." He added that the latest data can help "improve our space weather predictions to ensure the safety of our astronauts and the protection of our technology here on Earth and throughout the solar system." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earth-is-unknowingly-sending-signals-to-alien-civilisations-200-light-years-away-1752059769260">Earth is unknowingly sending signals into space revealing our location to aliens</a> &nbsp;<h2>Watch the Parker Solar Probe video here</h2>

These photos were taken late last year when the Parker probe made its closest approach to the Sun on December 24, 2024. The probe brushed past the Sun’s outer atmosphere, called the corona. In doing so, it collected data with an array of scientific instruments, including the Wide-Field Imager for Solar Probe, or WISPR. Solar winds can be clearly seen in the photos, which are nothing but a constant stream of electrically charged particles released by the Sun that whip the entire solar system. The material and magnetic currents ejected by the Sun hit Earth and other planets. Here, they not only produce beautiful auroras, but a strong wave can affect power grids and disrupt communications. Scientists have been working to learn more about the solar winds, and looking directly at the point where the solar wind originates can offer a peek into how this happens in the Sun. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/is-a-rogue-planet-roaming-in-the-solar-system-dwarf-planet-sedna-2076-1752223198472">Is a rogue exoplanet roaming in the solar system? The answer cannot be revealed before 2076</a>&nbsp;“In these images, we’re seeing the Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) basically piling up on top of one another,” said Angelos Vourlidas, the WISPR instrument scientist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Vourlidas and his team are behind the design, construction and operation of the spacecraft. “We’re using this to figure out how the CMEs merge together, which can be important for space weather.” Coronal Mass Ejections can prove dangerous to several systems on Earth. Not only this, but they can also impact the astronauts in space. As NASA prepares to send humans to the Moon and beyond, it is important to know the hazards of CMEs and how to safeguard the astronauts. They can also speed up charged particles and mix magnetic fields, which can prove dangerous to astronauts and satellites. The telescopes in orbit and on Earth can also be impacted.&nbsp;

NASA has shared a video and photo of solar winds flowing through the Sun's corona from an extremely close distance. Coronal Mass Ejections impact Earth and other planets, and can prove dangerous to astronauts. Parker probe findings can heko understand Sun’s influence across the solar system.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has taken the closest images ever from the Sun, capturing eerie waves just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface. These photos show the Sun in a new light and can help scientists better understand the Sun’s influence across the solar system. The new images will also offer insights into events that affect Earth. The shots show solar wind flowing through our star's atmosphere. “Parker Solar Probe has once again transported us into the dynamic atmosphere of our closest star,” Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, said. “We are witnessing where space weather threats to Earth begin, with our eyes, not just with models." He added that the latest data can help "improve our space weather predictions to ensure the safety of our astronauts and the protection of our technology here on Earth and throughout the solar system." Also Read: Earth is unknowingly sending signals into space revealing our location to aliens Watch the Parker Solar Probe video here

NASA has shared a video and photo of solar winds flowing through the Sun's corona from an extremely close distance. Coronal Mass Ejections impact Earth and other planets, and can prove dangerous to astronauts. Parker probe findings can heko understand Sun’s influence across the solar system.

NASA Parker probe captures solar winds flowing through Sun's corona in eerie video. Watch

Social media is abuzz with images of China’s latest experimental vehicle, nicknamed the "Bohai Sea Monster". The craft looks like something straight out of a Cold War era science fiction Hollywood movie. A combination between a ship and an aircraft, the vehicle has the speed of a stealth. The newly surfaced images have raised concerns among defence analysts, who suggest that Beijing is reviving a decades-old Soviet concept amid possible military confrontation with US in the Pacific.&nbsp;Known as an Ekranoplan the images first appeared on Chinese social media last week after naval analyst H.I. Sutton drew everyones attention towards the craft. In the image shared on social media, the flying-boat-hulled aircraft is perched on a pier in the Bohai Sea with twin tail fins, and four jet engines mounted on its wings, according to the South China Morning Post.&nbsp;The Chinese authorities are yet to say anything on the viral images.&nbsp;What is an Ekranoplan&nbsp;The wing-in-ground effect (WIG) craft, dubbed the ‘Bohai Sea Monster’ or the Ekranoplan is a combination between a ship and an aircraft having the speed of a stealth. It flies just a few meters above water or a cushion of air using the aerodynamic interaction between the moving wing and the surface below.&nbsp;The Ekranoplans has the capability of moving faster than ships and cannot be easily detected due to their low radar profile. Also they &nbsp;are more fuel-efficient than low-flying aircraft and are perfect to operate in challenging weather conditions.&nbsp;On the flip side, they poses limited maneuverability and rely on calmer seas to function properly.&nbsp;Strategic implications&nbsp;The "Bohai Sea Monster" could play a major role &nbsp;in the Asia-Pacific. The craft, due to its high speeds &nbsp;reach hotspots like Taiwan or the South China Sea in about four hours and help in implementing China's plans of island seizures or blockades, reported moneycontrol.&nbsp;And its capability of flying faster than ships without being easily detected due to their low radar profile can help in moving troops and supplies into contested areas quicker than expected. &nbsp;

In the image shared on social media, the flying-boat-hulled aircraft is perched on a pier in the Bohai Sea with twin tail fins.

Social media is abuzz with images of China’s latest experimental vehicle, nicknamed the "Bohai Sea Monster". The craft looks like something straight out of a Cold War era science fiction Hollywood movie. A combination between a ship and an aircraft, the vehicle has the speed of a stealth. The newly surfaced images have raised concerns among defence analysts, who suggest that Beijing is reviving a decades-old Soviet concept amid possible military confrontation with US in the Pacific. Known as an Ekranoplan the images first appeared on Chinese social media last week after naval analyst H.I. Sutton drew everyones attention towards the craft. In the image shared on social media, the flying-boat-hulled aircraft is perched on a pier in the Bohai Sea with twin tail fins, and four jet engines mounted on its wings, according to the South China Morning Post. The Chinese authorities are yet to say anything on the viral images. What is an Ekranoplan The wing-in-ground effect (WIG) craft, dubbed the ‘Bohai Sea Monster’ or the Ekranoplan is a combination between a ship and an aircraft having the speed of a stealth. It flies just a few meters above water or a cushion of air using the aerodynamic interaction between the moving wing and the surface below. The Ekranoplans has the capability of moving faster than ships and cannot be easily detected due to their low radar profile. Also they are more fuel-efficient than low-flying aircraft and are perfect to operate in challenging weather conditions. On the flip side, they poses limited maneuverability and rely on calmer seas to function properly. Strategic implications The "Bohai Sea Monster" could play a major role in the Asia-Pacific. The craft, due to its high speeds reach hotspots like Taiwan or the South China Sea in about four hours and help in implementing China's plans of island seizures or blockades, reported moneycontrol. And its capability of flying faster than ships without being easily detected due to their low radar profile can help in moving troops and supplies into contested areas quicker than expected.

In the image shared on social media, the flying-boat-hulled aircraft is perched on a pier in the Bohai Sea with twin tail fins.

China building flying boats like Soviets during cold war era? Viral images of 'Sea Monster' tech surfaces

A team led by Professor&nbsp;Zhao Jieliang at the&nbsp;Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) has built the world’s lightest insect brain controller, which can be strapped to a bee's back. The device, at 74 milligrams, is lighter than a sack of nectar bees normally carry. It attaches to the brain of the insect with three needles and makes it follow directional commands using electronic&nbsp;pulses. During testing, the bee obeyed nine out of 10 times.&nbsp;The study was published in the Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. The&nbsp;cyborg bee could serve as military scouts or search for survivors in the ruins of an earthquake, according to the peer-reviwed&nbsp;paper.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Insect-based robots inherit the superior mobility, camouflage capabilities, and environmental adaptability of their biological hosts," wrote Zhao and his colleagues, according to the South China Morning Post.&nbsp;The device can be used for&nbsp;reconnaissance in urban combat, counterterrorism, and narcotics detection. Before this, the lightest cyborg controller was developed in Singapore which was three times this device's weight. It could be used on insects like beetles and cockroaches. However, unlike bees, they moved at slower speeds and didn't have enough endurance.&nbsp;The innovation, however, isn't without its flaws. Bees currently need wired power, and cockroaches get tired very early. For the device to be effective, a long-lasting battery would be needed, which would turn out to be too heavy for a bee.&nbsp;“In future research, precision and repeatability of insect behaviour control will be enhanced by optimising stimulation signals and control techniques,” wrote Zhao’s team.

A team led by Professor Zhao Jieliang at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) has built the world’s lightest insect brain controller, which can be strapped to the bee's back. 

A team led by Professor Zhao Jieliang at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) has built the world’s lightest insect brain controller, which can be strapped to a bee's back. The device, at 74 milligrams, is lighter than a sack of nectar bees normally carry. It attaches to the brain of the insect with three needles and makes it follow directional commands using electronic pulses. During testing, the bee obeyed nine out of 10 times. The study was published in the Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. The cyborg bee could serve as military scouts or search for survivors in the ruins of an earthquake, according to the peer-reviwed paper. "Insect-based robots inherit the superior mobility, camouflage capabilities, and environmental adaptability of their biological hosts," wrote Zhao and his colleagues, according to the South China Morning Post. The device can be used for reconnaissance in urban combat, counterterrorism, and narcotics detection. Before this, the lightest cyborg controller was developed in Singapore which was three times this device's weight. It could be used on insects like beetles and cockroaches. However, unlike bees, they moved at slower speeds and didn't have enough endurance. The innovation, however, isn't without its flaws. Bees currently need wired power, and cockroaches get tired very early. For the device to be effective, a long-lasting battery would be needed, which would turn out to be too heavy for a bee. “In future research, precision and repeatability of insect behaviour control will be enhanced by optimising stimulation signals and control techniques,” wrote Zhao’s team.

The study was published in the Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. The&nbsp;cyborg bee could serve as military scouts or search for survivors in the ruins of an earthquake.

Chinese scientists develop cyborg bee that obeys commands: Check details

Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes believed that the Sun's energy could be harnessed to build a death ray. He is thought to have built one as well. But experts think it was only a mythical object. A teenager intrigued by his idea actually managed to create one. Brenden Sener of London, Ontario, studied Archimedes' principles and has attempted to bring the ancient device to life several times. He has also won awards for his attempt to build the death ray. Sener said in his 2024 paper published in the Canadian Science Fair Journal that he has shown that “the principle behind the Archimedes Death Ray is certainly possible." The death ray remains a mythical object, and no evidence has ever been found that it was real. However, Sener believes the death ray existed in ancient times. He has even won several awards for building one.&nbsp;“The historical descriptions of the use of the death ray in ancient Syracuse are plausible,” even though "no archaeological evidence of the Archimedes death ray has been found besides what is recorded in the books of ancient philosophers," Sener said. The death ray finds mention in an account of the battle of Syracuse that ran from 214 to 212 BC. Historical texts suggest that the device was used to set approaching Roman ships on fire from 1,000 feet away. The teenager says that the ancient death ray was made up of large concave mirrors, which were placed in such a way that they could focus the Sun’s rays onto a single focal point. This is how a deadly ray was released, destroying objects at a distance. Sener took inspiration from the texts and used a heat lamp and four concave mirrors to build his own death ray that hit a point on a piece of cardboard. He says the ancient device likely used mirrors or highly polished shields, Popular Mechanics reported. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/secret-of-the-mysterious-structures-near-norway-has-finally-been-unravelled-1752219252921">Secret of the mysterious structures near Norway has finally been revealed</a> &nbsp;<h2>Others who tried building the Archimedes death ray</h2>Sener isn't the first person to explore the concept behind Archimedes' death ray. Sener wrote in his paper that the MythBusters series from the Discovery Channel also tested different ways a death ray could have worked. They built a device and tried to attack an object in three different scenarios. CNN reported that in 2005, a group of students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created a death ray which burned a boat on the first attempt. However, their second attempt to hit the boat failed. Sener's other attempt to recreate Archimedes' concepts included a screw that helped move water. He told CNN, "Archimedes was so ahead of his time with his inventions."&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes is believed to have built a death ray that was used to burn enemy ships. A teenager believes it was real, while most other experts think it was merely mythical. The teen boy built it.

Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes believed that the Sun's energy could be harnessed to build a death ray. He is thought to have built one as well. But experts think it was only a mythical object. A teenager intrigued by his idea actually managed to create one. Brenden Sener of London, Ontario, studied Archimedes' principles and has attempted to bring the ancient device to life several times. He has also won awards for his attempt to build the death ray. Sener said in his 2024 paper published in the Canadian Science Fair Journal that he has shown that “the principle behind the Archimedes Death Ray is certainly possible." The death ray remains a mythical object, and no evidence has ever been found that it was real. However, Sener believes the death ray existed in ancient times. He has even won several awards for building one. “The historical descriptions of the use of the death ray in ancient Syracuse are plausible,” even though "no archaeological evidence of the Archimedes death ray has been found besides what is recorded in the books of ancient philosophers," Sener said. The death ray finds mention in an account of the battle of Syracuse that ran from 214 to 212 BC. Historical texts suggest that the device was used to set approaching Roman ships on fire from 1,000 feet away. The teenager says that the ancient death ray was made up of large concave mirrors, which were placed in such a way that they could focus the Sun’s rays onto a single focal point. This is how a deadly ray was released, destroying objects at a distance. Sener took inspiration from the texts and used a heat lamp and four concave mirrors to build his own death ray that hit a point on a piece of cardboard. He says the ancient device likely used mirrors or highly polished shields, Popular Mechanics reported. Also Read: Secret of the mysterious structures near Norway has finally been revealed Others who tried building the Archimedes death ray Sener isn't the first person to explore the concept behind Archimedes' death ray. Sener wrote in his paper that the MythBusters series from the Discovery Channel also tested different ways a death ray could have worked. They built a device and tried to attack an object in three different scenarios. CNN reported that in 2005, a group of students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created a death ray which burned a boat on the first attempt. However, their second attempt to hit the boat failed. Sener's other attempt to recreate Archimedes' concepts included a screw that helped move water. He told CNN, "Archimedes was so ahead of his time with his inventions."

Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes is believed to have built a death ray that was used to burn enemy ships. A teenager believes it was real, while most other experts think it was merely mythical. The teen boy built it.

Myth or real? Archimedes DEATH RAY burned ships 1,000 feet away. A teenager recreated it

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala has been grounded for close to a month due to a technical snag. However, it is likely to be repaired and flown back to the United Kingdom as early as next week, according to the Associated Press.&nbsp;Citing an Indian official on the matter, the news agency reported that a team of 24 British engineers is working to fix the hydraulic failure that the fighter jet faced due to which it had to make an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport.&nbsp;This is the first time that the US-made fighter jet is stranded in a foreign country due to technical issues.&nbsp;Capability gaps in UK F-35 programme&nbsp;The &nbsp;F-35, a stealth strike fighter is Britain's most advanced warplane programme but ironically the fleet is facing significant operational and financial shortfalls, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO), reported the BBC.&nbsp;According to NAO, the £11bn spent so far on procuring the fighter planes has been a "disappointing return". And now, the estimated plans to expand the fleet would cost Ministry of Defence (MoD) over three times the initial cost.&nbsp;The NAO further said that the project has been hampered by poor availability, engineering shortfalls and delays to weapons integration.&nbsp;"The capability benefits are not being fully realised due to delays, infrastructure gaps and personnel shortages," read the NAO statement.&nbsp;Out of the 138 aircraft to be purchased by UK, the MoD has so far received only 38 F-35Bs, which means the full operating capability has slipped to the end of 2025, two years behind schedule.&nbsp;American company Lockheed Martin makes the F-35s that are technologically superior to all previous UK fighter jets and are expected to remain in service until 2069. &nbsp;

The  F-35, a stealth strike fighter is Britains most advanced warplane programme but ironically the fleet is facing significant operational and financial shortfalls.

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala has been grounded for close to a month due to a technical snag. However, it is likely to be repaired and flown back to the United Kingdom as early as next week, according to the Associated Press. Citing an Indian official on the matter, the news agency reported that a team of 24 British engineers is working to fix the hydraulic failure that the fighter jet faced due to which it had to make an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport. This is the first time that the US-made fighter jet is stranded in a foreign country due to technical issues. Capability gaps in UK F-35 programme The F-35, a stealth strike fighter is Britain's most advanced warplane programme but ironically the fleet is facing significant operational and financial shortfalls, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO), reported the BBC. According to NAO, the £11bn spent so far on procuring the fighter planes has been a "disappointing return". And now, the estimated plans to expand the fleet would cost Ministry of Defence (MoD) over three times the initial cost. The NAO further said that the project has been hampered by poor availability, engineering shortfalls and delays to weapons integration. "The capability benefits are not being fully realised due to delays, infrastructure gaps and personnel shortages," read the NAO statement. Out of the 138 aircraft to be purchased by UK, the MoD has so far received only 38 F-35Bs, which means the full operating capability has slipped to the end of 2025, two years behind schedule. American company Lockheed Martin makes the F-35s that are technologically superior to all previous UK fighter jets and are expected to remain in service until 2069.

The &nbsp;F-35, a stealth strike fighter is Britain's most advanced warplane programme but ironically the fleet is facing significant operational and financial shortfalls.

Secret behind F-35 not returning from Kerala: REALITY of UK's massive engineering and technology gaps revealed

Scientists have warned of a 100-foot tsunami that will wash off several feet of the shore in the United States. The doomsday tsunami will be triggered by an earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ). This catastrophic event is almost certain to happen by 2100, and there is a 37 per cent chance that it could strike anytime in the next 50 years. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The scary scenario has been revealed by an international team led by researchers at Virginia Tech. The Cascadia zone is a 1,126-kilometre-long fault line and stretches from Northern California to southern British Columbia in Canada. Scientists have warned that if an earthquake of magnitude 9 hits the region, a 100-foot mega tsunami would be generated, which would instantly wipe off almost eight feet of the coastline. The devastation would continue to spread, and major areas of both the US and Canada would go underwater. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cascadia-fault-can-spawn-rare-magnitude-9-megathrust-earthquakes-a-new-technology-can-help-prepare-for-it-1751524344625">Can a magnitude 9 earthquake hit Earth? This fault has a history of terror tremors</a>&nbsp;<h2>Experts warn of catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in US</h2>Professor Tina Dura, the lead author of the study, said, "This is going to be a very catastrophic event for the US, for sure. The tsunami is going to come in, and it's going to be devastating." It would only become more ominous as the years pass by because of the changing climate. The researchers have warned that as the sea levels rise, the scenario will become even more bleak, as more land area will be under threat as the years pass by. By 2100, sea levels are predicted to rise by two feet. The areas affected by the mega tsunami would include northern Vancouver Island in Canada, the southern half of the US West Coast, and the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nankai-trough-megaquake-could-kill-300000-people-japan-govt-acknowledges-risk-ramps-up-measures-1751684163613">Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures</a>&nbsp;<h2>Deaths and damage from Cascadia earthquake and tsunami</h2>The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has estimated that the next major earthquake in Cascadia would kill 5,800 people and injure 100,000. Nearly 618,000 buildings will be damaged or destroyed by the CSZ earthquake. The resulting tsunami would lead to the death of another 8,000 people. Thousands of schools and 100 critical care facilities would also crumble to the ground or get submerged in water, leading to an economic loss of $134 billion. The West Coast will be reshaped for hundreds of years. The regions that fall under the floodplains in Washington, Oregon, and California would expand by as much as 115 square miles. Floodplains are areas that witness historic floods at least once every 100 years. This would put more houses, roads and other infrastructure in the danger zone. Also Read: Japan can now detect earthquakes 20 seconds before they hit land. Thanks to an undersea 'nervous system'&nbsp;The added scare is of subsidence. In places where the ground is sinking at a faster rate, the areas that fall under the floodplains could be double the predictions. Experts are concerned about the Cascadia zone because it has been over 300 years since it shook. The last major earthquake is reported to have occurred on January 26, 1700, and is believed to have been of magnitude 9. The tsunami devastated the village of Pachena Bay in British Columbia. &nbsp;

Large parts of the US are under threat of being submerged under water by a megatsunami that will alter the countrys coastline for hundreds of years. The Cascadia subduction witnessed its last major earthquake over 300 years ago. So the next one is due anytime.

Scientists have warned of a 100-foot tsunami that will wash off several feet of the shore in the United States. The doomsday tsunami will be triggered by an earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ). This catastrophic event is almost certain to happen by 2100, and there is a 37 per cent chance that it could strike anytime in the next 50 years. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The scary scenario has been revealed by an international team led by researchers at Virginia Tech. The Cascadia zone is a 1,126-kilometre-long fault line and stretches from Northern California to southern British Columbia in Canada. Scientists have warned that if an earthquake of magnitude 9 hits the region, a 100-foot mega tsunami would be generated, which would instantly wipe off almost eight feet of the coastline. The devastation would continue to spread, and major areas of both the US and Canada would go underwater. Also Read: Can a magnitude 9 earthquake hit Earth? This fault has a history of terror tremors Experts warn of catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in US Professor Tina Dura, the lead author of the study, said, "This is going to be a very catastrophic event for the US, for sure. The tsunami is going to come in, and it's going to be devastating." It would only become more ominous as the years pass by because of the changing climate. The researchers have warned that as the sea levels rise, the scenario will become even more bleak, as more land area will be under threat as the years pass by. By 2100, sea levels are predicted to rise by two feet. The areas affected by the mega tsunami would include northern Vancouver Island in Canada, the southern half of the US West Coast, and the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Also Read: Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures Deaths and damage from Cascadia earthquake and tsunami The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has estimated that the next major earthquake in Cascadia would kill 5,800 people and injure 100,000. Nearly 618,000 buildings will be damaged or destroyed by the CSZ earthquake. The resulting tsunami would lead to the death of another 8,000 people. Thousands of schools and 100 critical care facilities would also crumble to the ground or get submerged in water, leading to an economic loss of $134 billion. The West Coast will be reshaped for hundreds of years. The regions that fall under the floodplains in Washington, Oregon, and California would expand by as much as 115 square miles. Floodplains are areas that witness historic floods at least once every 100 years. This would put more houses, roads and other infrastructure in the danger zone. Also Read: Japan can now detect earthquakes 20 seconds before they hit land. Thanks to an undersea 'nervous system' The added scare is of subsidence. In places where the ground is sinking at a faster rate, the areas that fall under the floodplains could be double the predictions. Experts are concerned about the Cascadia zone because it has been over 300 years since it shook. The last major earthquake is reported to have occurred on January 26, 1700, and is believed to have been of magnitude 9. The tsunami devastated the village of Pachena Bay in British Columbia.

Large parts of the US are under threat of being submerged under water by a megatsunami that will alter the country's coastline for hundreds of years. The Cascadia subduction witnessed its last major earthquake over 300 years ago. So the next one is due anytime.

Scientists raise alarm for US and Canada, warn of 100-foot tsunami that will alter geography for centuries

A person who once bought 10,000 Bitcoins left it in his wallet for 14 years. At that time, the investment was worth around $7,800. Today, it is worth $1.1 billion. Who this lucky person is is not known, and there is no way to learn about their identity. But the news has shocked everyone in the crypto world. The Bitcoin whale is believed to have been close to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. If not him, then with people who were close to Nakamoto. Bitcoin whale is a term used for people who own more than 10,000 BTC. In this case, the person bought exactly 10,000 BTC 14 years ago, and this has triggered a strange theory.&nbsp;<h2>Bitcoin price soaring, at a record-high</h2>Bitcoin has been rising in the charts over the past few months. It soared in 2024 and touched an all-time high of $116,046.44 on 10 July. BTC was worth $62,000 in July 2024. Its value continues to skyrocket, and is way, way higher than what it was at the time of launch. Most people who bought Bitcoin at the time paid meagre amounts for it. Those who retained them are millionaires and billionaires today. However, the unlucky ones who did not hold on to them have lost big. But not this Bitcoin shark who is now a billionaire after spending only thousands of dollars. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/bitcoin-hits-fresh-all-time-high-surges-above-116-000-mark-1752203124667">Bitcoin hits fresh all-time high, surges above 116,000 mark</a>&nbsp;<h2>Theory for why BTC was sold after 14 years</h2>Reports suggest that this person was likely involved in the earliest operations of Bitcoin. This is because the transaction was sent to a ‘legacy’ Bitcoin address, or one of the very first ones made. Most of the long-term crypto holders have never sold their BTC, which looks like a well-thought-out plan that all of them follow. This is supported by the fact that over 70 per cent of these wallets have been dormant for a decade or more. So if none of them want to sell their BTC and are planning on keeping them forever, why did this particular person move it all of a sudden? Some people have proposed the theory that he was likely hacked. Again, there is no way to know for sure what exactly happened.&nbsp;

Bitcoin just made a person rich. He held on to it for 14 years, and suddenly decided to move it. It is now worth over a billion dollars. Why would he do this? Some people think his BTC wallet could have been hacked.

A person who once bought 10,000 Bitcoins left it in his wallet for 14 years. At that time, the investment was worth around $7,800. Today, it is worth $1.1 billion. Who this lucky person is is not known, and there is no way to learn about their identity. But the news has shocked everyone in the crypto world. The Bitcoin whale is believed to have been close to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. If not him, then with people who were close to Nakamoto. Bitcoin whale is a term used for people who own more than 10,000 BTC. In this case, the person bought exactly 10,000 BTC 14 years ago, and this has triggered a strange theory. Bitcoin price soaring, at a record-high Bitcoin has been rising in the charts over the past few months. It soared in 2024 and touched an all-time high of $116,046.44 on 10 July. BTC was worth $62,000 in July 2024. Its value continues to skyrocket, and is way, way higher than what it was at the time of launch. Most people who bought Bitcoin at the time paid meagre amounts for it. Those who retained them are millionaires and billionaires today. However, the unlucky ones who did not hold on to them have lost big. But not this Bitcoin shark who is now a billionaire after spending only thousands of dollars. Also Read: Bitcoin hits fresh all-time high, surges above 116,000 mark Theory for why BTC was sold after 14 years Reports suggest that this person was likely involved in the earliest operations of Bitcoin. This is because the transaction was sent to a ‘legacy’ Bitcoin address, or one of the very first ones made. Most of the long-term crypto holders have never sold their BTC, which looks like a well-thought-out plan that all of them follow. This is supported by the fact that over 70 per cent of these wallets have been dormant for a decade or more. So if none of them want to sell their BTC and are planning on keeping them forever, why did this particular person move it all of a sudden? Some people have proposed the theory that he was likely hacked. Again, there is no way to know for sure what exactly happened.

Bitcoin just made a person rich. He held on to it for 14 years, and suddenly decided to move it. It is now worth over a billion dollars. Why would he do this? Some people think his BTC wallet could have been hacked.

Bitcoin shark left BTC worth $7,800 in his wallet for 14 years. He just realised he is now a billionaire

Social media is abuzz with photos and videos of some unidentified vehicles on China's roads that some say could be new tanks. People were shocked to see the manner in which the mystery vehicles were being moved around, covered by a large box. The War Zone reported that it could be directly related to the military or have a military-related purpose. Speculations are rife that they could be a new type of tank or other armoured vehicle. This belief has been fuelled by rumours that the vehicles were seen near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. However, there is no confirmation of what they were or the place they were spotted. The date of the footage is also not known. Videos of the vehicles first started circulating on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu and spread to other media. They have since been removed from Xiaohongshu, reports suggest. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-asks-public-servant-to-resist-seductive-beaty-of-spies-in-massive-honeytrap-warning-1752132691486">China asks public servants to resist 'seductive beauty&nbsp;of spies' in massive honeytrap warning</a>&nbsp;<h2>Mystery vehicles on China roads</h2>Some say that the vehicles were likely being taken for a military parade. The video shows at least four mystery vehicles covered with a strange blue box. They can be seen moving along a portion of a road that seems to be closed off. Each of them was accompanied by a white truck. This could be a way to conceal the mystery vehicles, illuminate the road ahead of them and instruct the driver on other things. The publication stated that it had no clarity or confirmation on what these blue box-covered vehicles were.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">China is set to unveil a mystery tank during the September 3 military parade commemorating victory over militarist Japan—spotted with a distinctive camouflage pattern.🇨🇳 <a href="https://t.co/AvoYu9dAhz">pic.twitter.com/AvoYu9dAhz</a>&mdash; Mr. Cool Boy (@Mr_CoolBoy1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_CoolBoy1/status/1943358636975071620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Mystery vehicles appear to have tank traits</h2>TWZ analysed other features to understand the vehicles. Looking towards the bottom of the vehicle could tell whether it was a tank or something else. But the presence of rubber skirts prevents any kind of identification about whether they had tyres or tracks. The sound made by them indicates that they are likely some kind of heavy-armoured vehicle, most likely tanks. It also pointed out the size and dimensions of the vehicles hint that it could be a tank. The front portion of the vehicles appears completely dark. But the locations of various apertures, like a small aperture at the rear of the structure, hint that some internal area is illuminated.China has a military parade on September 3 at Tiananmen Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in World War II. It is highly likely that the mystery vehicles, if they are tanks, will participate in the parade. China has previously revealed unseen weapons, stealth combat air vehicles and other items at such events.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mystery vehicles speculated to be tanks were seen on the roads of Beijing near Tiananmen Square recently. Videos of the vehicle quickly spread on social media. They could be some sort of armoured vehicle set to be unveiled at the September 4 parade.

Social media is abuzz with photos and videos of some unidentified vehicles on China's roads that some say could be new tanks. People were shocked to see the manner in which the mystery vehicles were being moved around, covered by a large box. The War Zone reported that it could be directly related to the military or have a military-related purpose. Speculations are rife that they could be a new type of tank or other armoured vehicle. This belief has been fuelled by rumours that the vehicles were seen near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. However, there is no confirmation of what they were or the place they were spotted. The date of the footage is also not known. Videos of the vehicles first started circulating on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu and spread to other media. They have since been removed from Xiaohongshu, reports suggest. Also Read: China asks public servants to resist 'seductive beauty of spies' in massive honeytrap warning Mystery vehicles on China roads Some say that the vehicles were likely being taken for a military parade. The video shows at least four mystery vehicles covered with a strange blue box. They can be seen moving along a portion of a road that seems to be closed off. Each of them was accompanied by a white truck. This could be a way to conceal the mystery vehicles, illuminate the road ahead of them and instruct the driver on other things. The publication stated that it had no clarity or confirmation on what these blue box-covered vehicles were.

Mystery vehicles speculated to be tanks were seen on the roads of Beijing near Tiananmen Square recently. Videos of the vehicle quickly spread on social media. They could be some sort of armoured vehicle set to be unveiled at the September 4 parade.

Four mystery vehicles under blue boxes seen in China. They could be secret military...

Japan has become the first country to cover every inch of the faultlines that trigger earthquakes in the country with sensors and cables connecting to hundreds of observatories to ring the alarm long before the first tremors hit. This ocean-floor "Nervous System" will detect the minutest signs of an earthquake and a tsunami. Scientists say that it will send out a warning about an earthquake 20 seconds before it occurs, and 20 minutes before a tsunami. This warning system will leave emergency teams with more time to send alerts and evacuate people before disaster strikes. Steps could be taken to prepare the infrastructure to brace for the impact. Japan is now the first country that can directly monitor entire subduction zones in real-time. Seismologist Harold Tobin, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, says the network is more than just an advanced warning system, Scientific American reported.&nbsp;Japan started expanding its earthquake-detection system to cover the ocean floor after the 2011 earthquake that killed nearly 20,000 people. The magnitude 9.0 “megathrust” earthquake was the worst temblor in the history of Japan. It rattled the region for six minutes and triggered a 130-foot tsunami travelling at speeds of 700km/hr. The alerts were delayed, and the tsunami warning failed to gauge the real havoc it could cause. People had as little as 10 minutes to evacuate. The Great East Japan Earthquake started in the ocean 72 kilometres off the shore. Land sensors picked up the seismic waves but had no idea how huge it was and how massive the tsunami waves could be. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nankai-trough-megaquake-could-kill-300000-people-japan-govt-acknowledges-risk-ramps-up-measures-1751684163613">Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures</a>&nbsp;<h2>Japan has wired offshore fault zone</h2>Japan realised it had a blind spot - the ocean. So it decided to expand its earthquake detection system to the ocean. Tobin says, "By wiring up the offshore fault zone, we’re constantly able to listen to it. That means we can detect all sorts of subtle signals that tell us how faults work, such as the storage of stress and how it starts to be released at the beginning of an earthquake." The system has been completed in parts, with the first one finishing in 2017. The S-net (Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis) wired the nation’s earthquake-detection network to the Japan Trench, the point where the 2011 quake began. It comprises 5,700 kilometres of cables covering 116,000 square miles of ocean, connecting to 150 observatories on the ocean floor. Seismometers, accelerometers, and pressure gauges measure the waves. In 2018, a magnitude 6 quake struck Japan, and alerts reached the city 20 seconds before the seismometers on land detected it. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-an-underwater-volcano-getting-ready-to-erupt-in-andaman-warning-issued-as-earthquakes-rock-thailand-myanmar-and-nicobar-1751628746437">Is an underwater volcano getting ready to erupt in Andaman? Warning issued as dozens of earthquakes rock Thailand, Myanmar and Nicobar</a>&nbsp;<h2>Nankai Trough earthquake warning</h2>In 2019, Japan started N-net (Nankai Trough Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis), which is now complete. It covers a crucial subduction zone where the last major quake happened in 1946. A report has warned that a megaquake could hit the region in the next 30 years and kill up to 300,000 people, and result in damages worth $2 trillion. The Nankai Trough is a roughly &nbsp;800 km undersea trench and a subduction zone where the Philippine Sea Plate is being pushed beneath Japan. The Nankai Trough was recently in the news because of a 1999 manga comic that predicted a devastating earthquake and tsunami even worse than the 2011 event on July 5.&nbsp;

Japan is highly prone to devastating earthquakes, and the country has readily taken steps to avert the threat posed to its people. It has now covered a project to cover all the faultlines in the ocean with a warning system that will send alerts long before the first tremors jolt the land.

Japan has become the first country to cover every inch of the faultlines that trigger earthquakes in the country with sensors and cables connecting to hundreds of observatories to ring the alarm long before the first tremors hit. This ocean-floor "Nervous System" will detect the minutest signs of an earthquake and a tsunami. Scientists say that it will send out a warning about an earthquake 20 seconds before it occurs, and 20 minutes before a tsunami. This warning system will leave emergency teams with more time to send alerts and evacuate people before disaster strikes. Steps could be taken to prepare the infrastructure to brace for the impact. Japan is now the first country that can directly monitor entire subduction zones in real-time. Seismologist Harold Tobin, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, says the network is more than just an advanced warning system, Scientific American reported. Japan started expanding its earthquake-detection system to cover the ocean floor after the 2011 earthquake that killed nearly 20,000 people. The magnitude 9.0 “megathrust” earthquake was the worst temblor in the history of Japan. It rattled the region for six minutes and triggered a 130-foot tsunami travelling at speeds of 700km/hr. The alerts were delayed, and the tsunami warning failed to gauge the real havoc it could cause. People had as little as 10 minutes to evacuate. The Great East Japan Earthquake started in the ocean 72 kilometres off the shore. Land sensors picked up the seismic waves but had no idea how huge it was and how massive the tsunami waves could be. Also Read: Nankai Trough 'megaquake' could kill 300,000 people: Japan acknowledges risk, ramps up measures Japan has wired offshore fault zone Japan realised it had a blind spot - the ocean. So it decided to expand its earthquake detection system to the ocean. Tobin says, "By wiring up the offshore fault zone, we’re constantly able to listen to it. That means we can detect all sorts of subtle signals that tell us how faults work, such as the storage of stress and how it starts to be released at the beginning of an earthquake." The system has been completed in parts, with the first one finishing in 2017. The S-net (Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis) wired the nation’s earthquake-detection network to the Japan Trench, the point where the 2011 quake began. It comprises 5,700 kilometres of cables covering 116,000 square miles of ocean, connecting to 150 observatories on the ocean floor. Seismometers, accelerometers, and pressure gauges measure the waves. In 2018, a magnitude 6 quake struck Japan, and alerts reached the city 20 seconds before the seismometers on land detected it. Also Read: Is an underwater volcano getting ready to erupt in Andaman? Warning issued as dozens of earthquakes rock Thailand, Myanmar and Nicobar Nankai Trough earthquake warning In 2019, Japan started N-net (Nankai Trough Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis), which is now complete. It covers a crucial subduction zone where the last major quake happened in 1946. A report has warned that a megaquake could hit the region in the next 30 years and kill up to 300,000 people, and result in damages worth $2 trillion. The Nankai Trough is a roughly 800 km undersea trench and a subduction zone where the Philippine Sea Plate is being pushed beneath Japan. The Nankai Trough was recently in the news because of a 1999 manga comic that predicted a devastating earthquake and tsunami even worse than the 2011 event on July 5.

Japan is highly prone to devastating earthquakes, and the country has readily taken steps to avert the threat posed to its people. It has now covered a project to cover all the faultlines in the ocean with a warning system that will send alerts long before the first tremors jolt the land.

Japan can now detect earthquakes 20 seconds before they hit land. Thanks to an undersea 'nervous system'

Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos are becoming dangerously real, so much so that they can deceive you into believing anything. An old couple in Malaysia was in for a rude shock when they travelled hours to a destination, dreaming of riding a scenic cable car. They had seen it in a video and were excited about the idea. They undertook a three-hour ride from Kuala Lumpur to visit the resort in Perak state, shown in the video. Upon reaching their hotel, they enquired about the cable car. To their surprise, a staff member informed them that no such attraction existed in the town, which is usually quiet with no attractions. The female staff member shared the story of the elderly couple on social media last month.&nbsp;<h2>AI host interviewed people in fake video</h2>The staff person shared that when they asked her about the cable car, she thought they were joking. They refused to believe her when she told them about the non-existence of such an attraction in the area. The couple told her it was impossible since they saw the place in a video, which showed a female reporter showing off the attraction. The video even had her interviewing other people at the site, asking them about their experience. The staff member told them that it was an AI-generated video. “Why did they do this to people?” the shocked woman asked. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chinese-man-secretly-films-sex-sessions-with-over-1-000-men-posts-videos-online-and-charges-people-to-watch-1752139527241">Chinese man dresses as woman, films sex sessions with over 1,000 men, posts videos online</a>&nbsp;The video in question has since been taken down. It showed a female host enjoying the fun tram ride, Kuak Skyride, located in the town of Kuak Hulu in Perak. The channel name “TV Rakyat” is also visible. The woman can be seen taking a ride in the cable car, walking through the forests and enjoying the beautiful mountains. She talks to other people in the video about the Kuak attraction, who share what an exciting time they had there. The host also enjoys a meal at a restaurant in the same place. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/511-billion-barrels-of-oil-discovered-in-antarctica-can-trigger-world-war-1752036274384">511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/grok-chatbot-x-nazi-terms-adolf-hitler-nazi-holocaust-concentration-camps-1752032095983">'Eliminate the threat through camps and worse': Grok invokes Hitler, seemingly calls for another Holocaust</a><h2>Woman wanted to sue the AI host</h2>After learning the truth, the elderly woman got angry and vowed to sue the woman in the video. The hotel staff member explained to her that nothing in the video was real, not even the female host. The couple was left utterly confused and disheartened after falling prey to the scam. After the incident came to light, a similar case was revealed. A man told Malaysian news outlet Says that his parents also saw the AI-generated video and spent 9,000 ringgit (US$2,120) to rent a van.The case has left people on social media shocked to their core. They have raised concerns about the havoc AI is already causing and the need to control it before it is too late. A user expressed shock at what the old couple had to endure, spending all that money to visit an attraction that does not exist. Another pointed out that even young people could fall victim to such videos, especially since she did not realise it was AI until she read the comments.&nbsp; &nbsp;

AI tourism video: A couple in Malaysia reached a state in the country to visit a tourist attraction they had seen in a video. However, they were not prepared for what they were told when they reached the hotel. 

Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos are becoming dangerously real, so much so that they can deceive you into believing anything. An old couple in Malaysia was in for a rude shock when they travelled hours to a destination, dreaming of riding a scenic cable car. They had seen it in a video and were excited about the idea. They undertook a three-hour ride from Kuala Lumpur to visit the resort in Perak state, shown in the video. Upon reaching their hotel, they enquired about the cable car. To their surprise, a staff member informed them that no such attraction existed in the town, which is usually quiet with no attractions. The female staff member shared the story of the elderly couple on social media last month. AI host interviewed people in fake video The staff person shared that when they asked her about the cable car, she thought they were joking. They refused to believe her when she told them about the non-existence of such an attraction in the area. The couple told her it was impossible since they saw the place in a video, which showed a female reporter showing off the attraction. The video even had her interviewing other people at the site, asking them about their experience. The staff member told them that it was an AI-generated video. “Why did they do this to people?” the shocked woman asked. Also Read: Chinese man dresses as woman, films sex sessions with over 1,000 men, posts videos online The video in question has since been taken down. It showed a female host enjoying the fun tram ride, Kuak Skyride, located in the town of Kuak Hulu in Perak. The channel name “TV Rakyat” is also visible. The woman can be seen taking a ride in the cable car, walking through the forests and enjoying the beautiful mountains. She talks to other people in the video about the Kuak attraction, who share what an exciting time they had there. The host also enjoys a meal at a restaurant in the same place. Also Read: 511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how Also Read: 'Eliminate the threat through camps and worse': Grok invokes Hitler, seemingly calls for another Holocaust Woman wanted to sue the AI host After learning the truth, the elderly woman got angry and vowed to sue the woman in the video. The hotel staff member explained to her that nothing in the video was real, not even the female host. The couple was left utterly confused and disheartened after falling prey to the scam. After the incident came to light, a similar case was revealed. A man told Malaysian news outlet Says that his parents also saw the AI-generated video and spent 9,000 ringgit (US$2,120) to rent a van. The case has left people on social media shocked to their core. They have raised concerns about the havoc AI is already causing and the need to control it before it is too late. A user expressed shock at what the old couple had to endure, spending all that money to visit an attraction that does not exist. Another pointed out that even young people could fall victim to such videos, especially since she did not realise it was AI until she read the comments.

AI tourism video: A couple in Malaysia reached a state in the country to visit a tourist attraction they had seen in a video. However, they were not prepared for what they were told when they reached the hotel.&nbsp;

AI video fools elderly couple into taking a trip to a place that does not exist

Caves in South Korea are teeming with a dragon-like creature, although it is completely blind. These creepy-crawlies are four new species discovered by Kyung–Hoon Jeong, a researcher at Jeonbuk National University, in different caves. The creatures belong to the dragon pseudoscorpion family and are arthropods, only about 1-3mm long. The term dragon is used for them because of their gigantic jaws that resemble those of "dragons in ancient mythology,” Kyung–Hoon Jeong told BBC. Their mouths are known as chelicerae in scientific terms and are used to capture prey. Despite having a dragon feature, the peculiar thing about these species is that they are blind. This is because of their habitat. 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">Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</a>&nbsp;The critters live in completely dark places in the caves, and so they do not have a need to see anything. Hence, they do not have visionary powers. The same is true for their colour. Because they never leave the caves, their bodies have no need to adapt to withstand the harsh rays of the sun. This leads to them having a pale colour. The newly discovered species found in the South Korean caves are believed to only exist here. However, most dragon-like pseudoscorpions are not native to South Korea, and one particular species has been found almost everywhere. The only exception is Antarctica. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-detect-more-evidence-of-underground-city-in-egypt-this-time-under-great-sphinx-1752127738821">Scientists detect secret chambers and staircase under Great Sphinx, adding to evidence for lost city</a>&nbsp;South Korea has nearly 1,000 caves, and most of them are yet to be explored. Kyung–Hoon believes several species of pseudoscorpion, unknown to scientists, inhabit these caves. However, the challenge in discovering them lies in the fact that the changing climate is also affecting these caves and the species that live in them. Researchers say it is important to better understand the caves’ biodiversity in order to protect the pseudoscorpions and other critters crawling in them. More research and expeditions need to be carried out at these caves to discover the other species that have been living in them but remain a secret.&nbsp;

South Korean caves are bristling with creatures that remain to be discovered. Four species of a particular dragon critter have been found in different caves. Scientists are calling for more expeditions to the over 1,000 caves in the country. 

Caves in South Korea are teeming with a dragon-like creature, although it is completely blind. These creepy-crawlies are four new species discovered by Kyung–Hoon Jeong, a researcher at Jeonbuk National University, in different caves. The creatures belong to the dragon pseudoscorpion family and are arthropods, only about 1-3mm long. The term dragon is used for them because of their gigantic jaws that resemble those of "dragons in ancient mythology,” Kyung–Hoon Jeong told BBC. Their mouths are known as chelicerae in scientific terms and are used to capture prey. Despite having a dragon feature, the peculiar thing about these species is that they are blind. This is because of their habitat. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... The critters live in completely dark places in the caves, and so they do not have a need to see anything. Hence, they do not have visionary powers. The same is true for their colour. Because they never leave the caves, their bodies have no need to adapt to withstand the harsh rays of the sun. This leads to them having a pale colour. The newly discovered species found in the South Korean caves are believed to only exist here. However, most dragon-like pseudoscorpions are not native to South Korea, and one particular species has been found almost everywhere. The only exception is Antarctica. Also Read: Scientists detect secret chambers and staircase under Great Sphinx, adding to evidence for lost city South Korea has nearly 1,000 caves, and most of them are yet to be explored. Kyung–Hoon believes several species of pseudoscorpion, unknown to scientists, inhabit these caves. However, the challenge in discovering them lies in the fact that the changing climate is also affecting these caves and the species that live in them. Researchers say it is important to better understand the caves’ biodiversity in order to protect the pseudoscorpions and other critters crawling in them. More research and expeditions need to be carried out at these caves to discover the other species that have been living in them but remain a secret.

South Korean caves are bristling with creatures that remain to be discovered. Four species of a particular dragon critter have been found in different caves. Scientists are calling for more expeditions to the over 1,000 caves in the country.&nbsp;

South Korean caves are teeming with creatures with dragon-like features. They are completely blind

In a surprising and daring incident, two men were arrested by French law enforcement for parachuting off the iconic Eiffel Tower on Thursday (Jul 10), AFP reported, citing a police source. The pair was spotted by security staff when they were scaling the 330-metre Paris monument before dawn. The source added that they were wearing balaclavas and carrying parachutes.&nbsp;The security staff called the police and the civil defence to the scene. The authorities arrived on the scene and tried to make contact with the climbers, who signalled that they wanted to jump from the monument.&nbsp;Around 6 am local time, the two men leapt off the tower in a daring stunt. They were arrested by the police upon landing. A third person was also detained by the police near the monument, although he did not take part in the act.&nbsp;This is not the first time someone has tried parachuting off the Eiffel Tower. In August 2023, a man was arrested for jumping off France’s tallest skyscraper. The man, an experienced climber, managed to sneak into the tower’s premises shortly after 5 am, before its opening, and climbed to the top carrying a parachute in a backpack. He jumped from the monument and landed in a nearby stadium, where he was arrested by the authorities for endangering the lives of others.&nbsp;The Eiffel Tower is the most popular tourist spot in the French capital. Completed in 1889 for the Paris Universal Exhibition, it is owned by the city of Paris. Attracting about seven million people every year, it is one of the most visited monuments in the world, with three-quarters of the visitors coming from abroad.&nbsp;Earlier this month, the authorities of Paris closed the top of the Eiffel Tower due to extreme heat conditions in the city as parts of Europe were gripped by a heatwave. On July 14th, the monument will be prepared for the fireworks for the Bastille Day celebrations.

This is not the first time someone has tried parachuting off the Eiffel Tower. In August 2023, a man was arrested for jumping off France’s tallest skyscraper.

In a surprising and daring incident, two men were arrested by French law enforcement for parachuting off the iconic Eiffel Tower on Thursday (Jul 10), AFP reported, citing a police source. The pair was spotted by security staff when they were scaling the 330-metre Paris monument before dawn. The source added that they were wearing balaclavas and carrying parachutes. The security staff called the police and the civil defence to the scene. The authorities arrived on the scene and tried to make contact with the climbers, who signalled that they wanted to jump from the monument. Around 6 am local time, the two men leapt off the tower in a daring stunt. They were arrested by the police upon landing. A third person was also detained by the police near the monument, although he did not take part in the act. This is not the first time someone has tried parachuting off the Eiffel Tower. In August 2023, a man was arrested for jumping off France’s tallest skyscraper. The man, an experienced climber, managed to sneak into the tower’s premises shortly after 5 am, before its opening, and climbed to the top carrying a parachute in a backpack. He jumped from the monument and landed in a nearby stadium, where he was arrested by the authorities for endangering the lives of others. The Eiffel Tower is the most popular tourist spot in the French capital. Completed in 1889 for the Paris Universal Exhibition, it is owned by the city of Paris. Attracting about seven million people every year, it is one of the most visited monuments in the world, with three-quarters of the visitors coming from abroad. Earlier this month, the authorities of Paris closed the top of the Eiffel Tower due to extreme heat conditions in the city as parts of Europe were gripped by a heatwave. On July 14th, the monument will be prepared for the fireworks for the Bastille Day celebrations.

This is not the first time someone has tried parachuting off the Eiffel Tower. In August 2023, a man was arrested for jumping off France’s tallest skyscraper.

Parachuting off Eiffel Tower? Two men arrested for performing stunt at French monument

Following Linda Yaccarino’s resignation from the role of CEO of X, speculations have started about who will be the next top executive for Elon Musk’s social media platform. Meanwhile, Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has expressed his renewed interest in filling the role. MrBeast surprised the social media users by suggesting that he wishes to become the next CEO of X.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responding to a post about Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X, he replied, “I’ll fill the roll.” In addition, his bio reads, “X Super Official CEO.” &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JUST IN: Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X. <a href="https://t.co/1GKWRxtAyC">pic.twitter.com/1GKWRxtAyC</a>&mdash; Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatcherGuru/status/1942958950141559174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is not the first time that the most followed YouTuber has suggested that he wishes to become the CEO of X. Earlier in 2022, a brief exchange between MrBeast and Musk shocked people when the former wrote, “Can I be the new Twitter CEO?” In response, Musk had said, “It’s not out of the question.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It’s not out of the question&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1605969030531072003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Following the YouTuber’s recent post, social media users flooded the comments sections with many tagging the billionaire in the post, urging him to “make it happen.” A user said, “Can we be Co-CEO?” Another joked, “Elon won’t trust you Mr Beast. You may give away X on your next YouTube video.” A third said, “I support this.” A person said, “Please rename back to Twitter,” and another said, “We all knew it would happen.”&nbsp;Many users also noticed he wrote “roll” instead of “role” and joked about it. It is not clear whether it was a mistake or intentional. “Basic skill of a CEO is knowing the difference between roll and role. Already disqualified,” one person said. While another wrote, “What will you fill the roll with?”&nbsp;<h2>Linda Yaccarino’s resignation</h2>&nbsp;Yaccarino announced her resignation in an X post. “After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of 𝕏,” she wrote.&nbsp;She continued, “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App.”&nbsp;“I’ll be cheering you all on as you continue to change the world. As always, I’ll see you on 𝕏,” she said.&nbsp;Responding to the post, Musk wrote a short reply, “Thank you for your contributions.” His reply was labelled as “cold” by X users.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you for your contributions&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942967206993961124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is not the first time that the most followed YouTuber has suggested that he wishes to become the CEO of X. Earlier in 2022, a brief exchange between MrBeast and Musk shocked people.

Following Linda Yaccarino’s resignation from the role of CEO of X, speculations have started about who will be the next top executive for Elon Musk’s social media platform. Meanwhile, Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has expressed his renewed interest in filling the role. MrBeast surprised the social media users by suggesting that he wishes to become the next CEO of X. Responding to a post about Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X, he replied, “I’ll fill the roll.” In addition, his bio reads, “X Super Official CEO.”

This is not the first time that the most followed YouTuber has suggested that he wishes to become the CEO of X. Earlier in 2022, a brief exchange between MrBeast and Musk shocked people.

Will MrBeast become next CEO of X? YouTuber shows renewed interest after Linda Yaccarino’s exit

Well-known British actor Hugh Grant has found himself in the middle of online criticism as he was caught napping during a high-stakes Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli in London on Wednesday. The 64-year-old actor was seated in the prestigious Royal Box, and at one point, as the camera focused on the star, he was seen leading to one side with his eyes closed behind a pair of dark sunglasses.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Bridget Jones star came to the match looking sharp in a black suit and matching trousers. While Hugh was dressed appropriately for the match, his quick nap did not go unnoticed especially because he was seated right behind Britain’s Queen Camilla and surrounded by other celebrities.&nbsp;&nbsp;The quick nap soon on the internet, as fans could not fathom how the actor could slip in a quick nap amid a nail-biting encounter on Centre Court.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Netizens react to Hugh Grant napping</h2>Reactions came in dozens as the image of Hugh Grant napping during a Wimbledon match started doing the rounds of the internet. Some made fun of his midday nap, others asked if it was appropriate to sleep while being seated at the Royal Box. “Why even bother showing up if you’re just going to sleep through it?” one user posted. Another added, “There are tennis fans who would give anything to sit there, and Hugh Grant is taking a nap.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hugh Grant sleeping behind Queen Camilla at Wimbledon is my Roman Empire. <a href="https://t.co/eh3dFVw55D">pic.twitter.com/eh3dFVw55D</a>&mdash; Vit (@vitt2tsnoc) <a href="https://twitter.com/vitt2tsnoc/status/1943259328011530330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A little too much complimentary alcohol and sun for Hugh Grant on centre court and in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today. He won&#39;t get an invite again if he can&#39;t be bothered to stay awake and watch!! 😴😬🫣 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wimbledon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wimbledon</a> <a href="https://t.co/JNdhGRcFrF">pic.twitter.com/JNdhGRcFrF</a>&mdash; Faithful LUFC Follower (@NOS74) <a href="https://twitter.com/NOS74/status/1942984896600748396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Who gets to sit at the Royal Box at Wimbledon?</h2>&nbsp;As per Wimbledon’s official site, invitations to the Royal Box are extended by the Chair of the All England Club, based on recommendations from members of the Organising Committee, the Lawn Tennis Association, and other affiliated bodies. Apart from watching the match from the Royal Box, guests typically enjoy a day of hospitality, including lunch, afternoon tea, and drinks.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Wednesday, Novak Djokovic beat Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 in the quarter-finals. He will now face world number Jannik Sinner in semifinals on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Well-known British actor Hugh Grant has found himself in the middle of online criticism as he was caught napping during a high-stakes Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli in London on Wednesday. 

Well-known British actor Hugh Grant has found himself in the middle of online criticism as he was caught napping during a high-stakes Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli in London on Wednesday. The 64-year-old actor was seated in the prestigious Royal Box, and at one point, as the camera focused on the star, he was seen leading to one side with his eyes closed behind a pair of dark sunglasses. The Bridget Jones star came to the match looking sharp in a black suit and matching trousers. While Hugh was dressed appropriately for the match, his quick nap did not go unnoticed especially because he was seated right behind Britain’s Queen Camilla and surrounded by other celebrities. The quick nap soon on the internet, as fans could not fathom how the actor could slip in a quick nap amid a nail-biting encounter on Centre Court. Netizens react to Hugh Grant napping Reactions came in dozens as the image of Hugh Grant napping during a Wimbledon match started doing the rounds of the internet. Some made fun of his midday nap, others asked if it was appropriate to sleep while being seated at the Royal Box. “Why even bother showing up if you’re just going to sleep through it?” one user posted. Another added, “There are tennis fans who would give anything to sit there, and Hugh Grant is taking a nap.”

Well-known British actor Hugh Grant has found himself in the middle of online criticism as he was caught napping during a high-stakes Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli in London on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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