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An oarfish, a rare and one of the ocean’s longest species, considered a harbinger of earthquakes, washed ashore on the ocean beach near Strahan, Tasmania, on Monday. The three-metre-long ‘doomsday’ fish was spotted by local resident Sybil Robertson while he was taking a walk along the beach.&nbsp;“I’m five foot nine, and I’ve got a reasonable stride, [it was] a good three-and-a-bit paces. It was fantastic. I just knew it was something unusual and weird,” Robertson said.&nbsp;Robertson said that she had never heard of the oarfish until she posted its picture on the social media page of Citizen Scientists of Tasmania, said a report in The Guardian.&nbsp;Her post was later shared on Reddit, and it soon went viral. &nbsp;One Reddit user said, “The ocean is very unhappy with humanity’s disdain for it.”“Makes sense that they would be ‘harbingers of disaster’. It takes a lot of turbulence to force something that far down to the surface. The kind that might cause a tsunami,” said another in a comment.A third user wrote, “The world DOES seem to be ending more frequently lately.”&nbsp;<h2>‘The king of herrings’ and ‘harbinger of danger’</h2>&nbsp;The deep-sea creature, capable of growing up to eight metres in length and weighing over 400 kg, is called the king of herrings and is considered a ‘harbinger of danger’. The discovery of the oarfish is surprising, as it lives deep in the ocean, nearly 150 to 500 metres, and is rarely seen or caught.&nbsp;Neville Barrett, a marine ecologist at the University of Tasmania, said, “It’s exceptionally unusual to see anything like that. We’re just not out there. We’re not looking, we’re not diving, we’re not even fishing in that part of the ocean.”&nbsp;“The oarfish is a slow-moving and lazy fish with very little muscle. It usually just floats gently in the water, often in a vertical position, and feeds on plankton,” Barrett added.As per old Japanese belief, the oarfish is referred to as the doomsday fish because its appearance near the surface is believed to be a forewarning of natural disasters.&nbsp;In some cases, people reported spotted oarfish washing ashore before major earthquakes, especially in Japan. They then assumed that the oarfish can sense underwater seismic activity and hence rises to the surface to warn humans.

As per old Japanese belief, the oarfish is referred to as the doomsday fish because its appearance near the surface is believed to be a forewarning of natural disasters. People reportedly spotted oarfish washing ashore before major earthquakes, especially in Japan.

An oarfish, a rare and one of the ocean’s longest species, considered a harbinger of earthquakes, washed ashore on the ocean beach near Strahan, Tasmania, on Monday. The three-metre-long ‘doomsday’ fish was spotted by local resident Sybil Robertson while he was taking a walk along the beach. “I’m five foot nine, and I’ve got a reasonable stride, [it was] a good three-and-a-bit paces. It was fantastic. I just knew it was something unusual and weird,” Robertson said. Robertson said that she had never heard of the oarfish until she posted its picture on the social media page of Citizen Scientists of Tasmania, said a report in The Guardian. Her post was later shared on Reddit, and it soon went viral. One Reddit user said, “The ocean is very unhappy with humanity’s disdain for it.” “Makes sense that they would be ‘harbingers of disaster’. It takes a lot of turbulence to force something that far down to the surface. The kind that might cause a tsunami,” said another in a comment. A third user wrote, “The world DOES seem to be ending more frequently lately.” ‘The king of herrings’ and ‘harbinger of danger’ The deep-sea creature, capable of growing up to eight metres in length and weighing over 400 kg, is called the king of herrings and is considered a ‘harbinger of danger’. The discovery of the oarfish is surprising, as it lives deep in the ocean, nearly 150 to 500 metres, and is rarely seen or caught. Neville Barrett, a marine ecologist at the University of Tasmania, said, “It’s exceptionally unusual to see anything like that. We’re just not out there. We’re not looking, we’re not diving, we’re not even fishing in that part of the ocean.” “The oarfish is a slow-moving and lazy fish with very little muscle. It usually just floats gently in the water, often in a vertical position, and feeds on plankton,” Barrett added. As per old Japanese belief, the oarfish is referred to as the doomsday fish because its appearance near the surface is believed to be a forewarning of natural disasters. In some cases, people reported spotted oarfish washing ashore before major earthquakes, especially in Japan. They then assumed that the oarfish can sense underwater seismic activity and hence rises to the surface to warn humans.

As per old Japanese belief, the oarfish is referred to as the doomsday fish because its appearance near the surface is believed to be a forewarning of natural disasters. People reportedly spotted oarfish washing ashore before major earthquakes, especially in Japan.&nbsp;

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A disabled woman got stuck in a hotel for six weeks after its elevator broke down. She was living on the fourth floor of a WoodSpring Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia, Wavy reported. However, on April 17, the elevator in the building stopped working. There was no backup and no other facility she could use to leave the building. Her ordeal stretched for 42 days before she could finally step outside.&nbsp;Joy Patton uses a motorised wheelchair to move around. She had been putting up at the extended-stay hotel while waiting for a more permanent residence which was accessible to her.&nbsp;However, disaster struck when the elevator broke down. The management had a look and promised they would fix it soon. But nothing happened for weeks, forcing Patton to remain in her fourth-floor room. She missed her doctor's appointments and could not buy food or any other groceries. She was essentially held captive in the hotel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/brain-eating-amoeba-kills-texas-woman-tap-water-to-clean-sinuses-how-to-avoid-brain-infection-1749031013931">Woman dies after contracting rare brain infection through tap water. How to avoid Naegleria fowleri?</a>&nbsp;Patton told local media outlet Wavy that she suffers from "depression, anxiety, PTSD" and has "zero cartilage in either hip."&nbsp;"I have arthritis in my knees and my ankles that are degenerative. Just a disease in my spine in Stage 3, and going on Stage 4 for congestive heart failure."&nbsp;“Right now, if I could get away with strangling somebody right now, I would do it,” Joy Patton said.&nbsp;Her husband, Matt Patton, says he walked up and down the stairs four to five times a day to run errands after an “out of service” sign appeared on the elevator on the first floor on April 10.&nbsp;<h2>Hotel staff did not offer any help, Pattons claim</h2>&nbsp;The Pattons say the hotel did not offer any help. Meanwhile, Jim Darter, president and CEO of Sandpiper Hospitality, told the outlet that, according to the local team, the couple refused to relocate to a lower floor. "We would be more than happy to re-accommodate Ms. Patton to another floor of the hotel if that would be her preference," he said.&nbsp;However, Joy and Matt claim they were never offered a first-floor room. "We asked about a first floor for us, and they said nothing is available. We were offered nothing by the local management," she said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The elevator was finally fixed on May 29, after 42 days, and the woman was finally able to step outside following the weeks-long ordeal.

A disabled woman in Virginia got stuck on the fourth floor of a hotel for 42 days after the elevator broke down. She claims the hotel did nothing to help her.

A disabled woman got stuck in a hotel for six weeks after its elevator broke down. She was living on the fourth floor of a WoodSpring Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia, Wavy reported. However, on April 17, the elevator in the building stopped working. There was no backup and no other facility she could use to leave the building. Her ordeal stretched for 42 days before she could finally step outside. Joy Patton uses a motorised wheelchair to move around. She had been putting up at the extended-stay hotel while waiting for a more permanent residence which was accessible to her. However, disaster struck when the elevator broke down. The management had a look and promised they would fix it soon. But nothing happened for weeks, forcing Patton to remain in her fourth-floor room. She missed her doctor's appointments and could not buy food or any other groceries. She was essentially held captive in the hotel. Also Read: Woman dies after contracting rare brain infection through tap water. How to avoid Naegleria fowleri? Patton told local media outlet Wavy that she suffers from "depression, anxiety, PTSD" and has "zero cartilage in either hip." "I have arthritis in my knees and my ankles that are degenerative. Just a disease in my spine in Stage 3, and going on Stage 4 for congestive heart failure." “Right now, if I could get away with strangling somebody right now, I would do it,” Joy Patton said. Her husband, Matt Patton, says he walked up and down the stairs four to five times a day to run errands after an “out of service” sign appeared on the elevator on the first floor on April 10. Hotel staff did not offer any help, Pattons claim The Pattons say the hotel did not offer any help. Meanwhile, Jim Darter, president and CEO of Sandpiper Hospitality, told the outlet that, according to the local team, the couple refused to relocate to a lower floor. "We would be more than happy to re-accommodate Ms. Patton to another floor of the hotel if that would be her preference," he said. However, Joy and Matt claim they were never offered a first-floor room. "We asked about a first floor for us, and they said nothing is available. We were offered nothing by the local management," she said. The elevator was finally fixed on May 29, after 42 days, and the woman was finally able to step outside following the weeks-long ordeal.

A disabled woman in Virginia got stuck on the fourth floor of a hotel for 42 days after the elevator broke down. She claims the hotel did nothing to help her.

'If I could strangle...': Disabled woman got stuck on 4th floor of hotel for 42 days after elevator broke down

A Virginia hunter was sentenced to only one day in prison after he poisoned and killed over 20 young hawks and bald eagles. He wanted to kill the ducks in the area, according to authorities. But the predatory birds were instead attacking the ducks. So he decided to kill them all.&nbsp;Despite the massacre, William Custis Smith escaped with a light punishment - a day in prison and a $9,800 fine. He said in his statement that the red-shouldered hawks and bald eagles were "encroaching" on his duck hunting impoundment, as per court documents.&nbsp;“He’s a big duck hunter, and he was in the process of trying to really get it going," Virginia Conservation Police Master Officer Brian Bratton said of Smith in a statement, saying several ducks were entering his compound.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/brain-eating-amoeba-kills-texas-woman-tap-water-to-clean-sinuses-how-to-avoid-brain-infection-1749031013931">Woman dies after contracting rare brain infection through tap water. How to avoid Naegleria fowleri?</a>&nbsp;He wanted to kill the ducks, but instead, the hawks and eagles were attacking them. Bratton added, “He was killing the hawks and eagles because they were killing all the ducks.”&nbsp;<h2>He poisoned the birds using banned insecticide</h2>&nbsp;The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said that Smith used rotting fish heads to poison the birds by adding the insecticide carbofuran to them. He also set up pole traps which snap a bird's legs.&nbsp;The police received an anonymous tip and raided his premises. Right then, they found a "fresh carcass of a juvenile bald eagle" which was taken as evidence. They also installed a "plot watcher camera" near the illegal pole trap and saw several birds getting caught and killed. One of the birds struggled for seven hours, and Smith killed it with a pole, according to court documents.&nbsp;The insecticide carbofuran was found in the bald eagle on which a necropsy was conducted. Notably, it was banned in 2008 because it was found to be extremely toxic for humans.&nbsp;Bratton said that the insecticide works extremely fast, and any animal or bird poisoned with it "dies with whatever they’re eating still in their claws."&nbsp;Smith has admitted to poisoning the birds and handed the leftover poison to officials. Violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act can lead to a fine of $100,000 and jail for up to one year, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.&nbsp;According to VDWR, Smith was offered a plea deal. He has been ordered to pay $9,800 in restitution, serve 24 months’ probation, 50 hours of community service, and spend one day in jail. &nbsp;

A hunter in Virginia killed over red-shouldered hawks and bald eagles because they were attacking the ducks, which he wanted to kill. He will spend only a day in jail for the offence.

A Virginia hunter was sentenced to only one day in prison after he poisoned and killed over 20 young hawks and bald eagles. He wanted to kill the ducks in the area, according to authorities. But the predatory birds were instead attacking the ducks. So he decided to kill them all. Despite the massacre, William Custis Smith escaped with a light punishment - a day in prison and a $9,800 fine. He said in his statement that the red-shouldered hawks and bald eagles were "encroaching" on his duck hunting impoundment, as per court documents. “He’s a big duck hunter, and he was in the process of trying to really get it going," Virginia Conservation Police Master Officer Brian Bratton said of Smith in a statement, saying several ducks were entering his compound. Also Read: Woman dies after contracting rare brain infection through tap water. How to avoid Naegleria fowleri? He wanted to kill the ducks, but instead, the hawks and eagles were attacking them. Bratton added, “He was killing the hawks and eagles because they were killing all the ducks.” He poisoned the birds using banned insecticide The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said that Smith used rotting fish heads to poison the birds by adding the insecticide carbofuran to them. He also set up pole traps which snap a bird's legs. The police received an anonymous tip and raided his premises. Right then, they found a "fresh carcass of a juvenile bald eagle" which was taken as evidence. They also installed a "plot watcher camera" near the illegal pole trap and saw several birds getting caught and killed. One of the birds struggled for seven hours, and Smith killed it with a pole, according to court documents. The insecticide carbofuran was found in the bald eagle on which a necropsy was conducted. Notably, it was banned in 2008 because it was found to be extremely toxic for humans. Bratton said that the insecticide works extremely fast, and any animal or bird poisoned with it "dies with whatever they’re eating still in their claws." Smith has admitted to poisoning the birds and handed the leftover poison to officials. Violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act can lead to a fine of $100,000 and jail for up to one year, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. According to VDWR, Smith was offered a plea deal. He has been ordered to pay $9,800 in restitution, serve 24 months’ probation, 50 hours of community service, and spend one day in jail.

A hunter in Virginia killed over red-shouldered hawks and bald eagles because they were attacking the ducks, which he wanted to kill. He will spend only a day in jail for the offence.

Hunter poisons over 20 hawks and eagles that were killing his game, gets away with only a day in jail

A 71-year-old woman in Texas died after a brain-eating amoeba entered her brain through a nasal irrigation device. The rare infection is known as Naegleria fowleri, and the woman is said to have contracted it through tainted tap water that came from a recreational vehicle.&nbsp;The details of her condition and death were carried in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) last week. The woman developed neurological symptoms after using tap water from an RV’s water system at a campground in Texas to clear her sinuses. Four days later, she had fever, headache, and confusion.&nbsp;The &nbsp;MMWR report stated that doctors immediately suspected that it was a case of severe brain infection, or primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The sickness is caused by N. fowleri, a shapeshifting amoeba, that can enter the brain through the nose. It starts feeding on brain cells and triggers massive inflammation.&nbsp;<h2>Brain infection killed woman within 8 days</h2>&nbsp;Doctors started the treatment, but she passed away within eight days of the symptoms showing up. Following her death, the Texas Department of State Health Services and the CDC opened an investigation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/serbian-woman-parasailing-accident-removes-harness-montenegro-1748920060405">Serbian woman panics and unbuckles harness while parasailing, plunges 160 feet to her death</a>&nbsp;The water used by the woman to irrigate her nose was suspected of carrying the amoeba that is typically found in soil and warm freshwater. Officials tested the water from the RV’s portable water tank and the municipal water system the RV may have been connected to during the trip.&nbsp;However, they did not find any trace of the amoeba. Since the test happened 23 days after the woman used it, officials think that the environmental conditions might have changed by then. But they did find that the RV’s water system wasn’t properly disinfected, which could have enabled the amoeba to enter the water.&nbsp;<h2>Tap water should not be used to clean sinuses</h2>&nbsp;Officials highlighted the problems associated with using tap water for nasal irrigation. “This case reinforces the potential for serious health risks associated with improper use of nasal irrigation devices, as well as the importance of maintaining RV water quality and ensuring that municipal water systems adhere to regulatory standards,” they wrote in the report.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/thailand-tiger-park-attacks-indian-man-dangerous-incident-1748595965070">Indian man walking a tiger caught unawares as the animal charges at him at popular Thailand attraction</a>&nbsp;The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, was discovered in the 1960s, and since then, only about 150 cases of the brain infection have been discovered. But, it has proved fatal almost every time. The amoeba typically enters the body while swimming in warm lakes. However, any type of non-sterilised water can also play host to it.&nbsp;Experts suggest using only distilled or sterilised water for nasal irrigation to avoid contracting the rare infection.&nbsp;

A woman in Texas used tap water to clean her sinuses, after which she got sick and soon died. Doctors discovered that a brain-eating amoeba had caused an infection.

A 71-year-old woman in Texas died after a brain-eating amoeba entered her brain through a nasal irrigation device. The rare infection is known as Naegleria fowleri, and the woman is said to have contracted it through tainted tap water that came from a recreational vehicle. The details of her condition and death were carried in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) last week. The woman developed neurological symptoms after using tap water from an RV’s water system at a campground in Texas to clear her sinuses. Four days later, she had fever, headache, and confusion. The MMWR report stated that doctors immediately suspected that it was a case of severe brain infection, or primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The sickness is caused by N. fowleri, a shapeshifting amoeba, that can enter the brain through the nose. It starts feeding on brain cells and triggers massive inflammation. Brain infection killed woman within 8 days Doctors started the treatment, but she passed away within eight days of the symptoms showing up. Following her death, the Texas Department of State Health Services and the CDC opened an investigation. Also Read: Serbian woman panics and unbuckles harness while parasailing, plunges 160 feet to her death The water used by the woman to irrigate her nose was suspected of carrying the amoeba that is typically found in soil and warm freshwater. Officials tested the water from the RV’s portable water tank and the municipal water system the RV may have been connected to during the trip. However, they did not find any trace of the amoeba. Since the test happened 23 days after the woman used it, officials think that the environmental conditions might have changed by then. But they did find that the RV’s water system wasn’t properly disinfected, which could have enabled the amoeba to enter the water. Tap water should not be used to clean sinuses Officials highlighted the problems associated with using tap water for nasal irrigation. “This case reinforces the potential for serious health risks associated with improper use of nasal irrigation devices, as well as the importance of maintaining RV water quality and ensuring that municipal water systems adhere to regulatory standards,” they wrote in the report. Also Read: Indian man walking a tiger caught unawares as the animal charges at him at popular Thailand attraction The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, was discovered in the 1960s, and since then, only about 150 cases of the brain infection have been discovered. But, it has proved fatal almost every time. The amoeba typically enters the body while swimming in warm lakes. However, any type of non-sterilised water can also play host to it. Experts suggest using only distilled or sterilised water for nasal irrigation to avoid contracting the rare infection.

A woman in Texas used tap water to clean her sinuses, after which she got sick and soon died. Doctors discovered that a brain-eating amoeba had caused an infection.

Woman dies after contracting rare brain infection through tap water. How to avoid Naegleria fowleri?

Scientists have detected water in a distant star system that is still taking shape. The James Webb Space Telescope has picked up hints of water ice in the debris disk that orbits a star named HD 181327, which is similar to our Sun. Located 155 light-years from Earth, this system is only 23 million years old. The discovery has lent credence to earlier theories that water was delivered to Earth by asteroids and comets from deep space.&nbsp;The details were published in the journal Nature.&nbsp;A debris disk, or a protoplanetary disk, surrounds the young star. It will be millions of years before the dust and other material coalesce to form planets. Chen Xie, study's lead author and an assistant research scientist at &nbsp;Johns Hopkins University (JHU), said in a NASA statement, "Webb unambiguously detected not just water ice, but crystalline water ice, which is also found in locations like Saturn's rings and icy bodies in our Solar System's Kuiper Belt."&nbsp;He added that "water ice helps facilitate planet formation."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/greenland-megatsunamis-triggered-global-earthquake-in-2023-satellite-evidence-1749006266644">9 days, every 90 seconds: Greenland megatsunamis that triggered global earthquake were real. Scientists have proof</a>&nbsp;"Icy materials may also ultimately be 'delivered' to terrestrial planets that may form over a couple of hundred million years in systems like this."&nbsp;<h2>Water found in outer region of disk</h2>&nbsp;JWST's near-infrared spectrograph (NIRSpec) zoomed in on the star HD 181327, hinting at chemical traces of water in the outer part of the system's debris disk. Further calculations found that over 20 per cent of the debris ring's mass comprised water that exists in the form of ice mixed with dust.&nbsp;While a majority of this water is in the outer reaches of the ring, only 8 per cent of it was found halfway in from the disk's edge. No ice water existed towards the centre of the system. This is probably because of the radiation released by the star. However, some of the rocks might have water inside them.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-reveal-identity-of-600-year-old-zhou-bo-star-that-disappeared-after-10-days-1749025609917">1408 celestial mystery solved: Scientists reveal identity of 'Zhou Bo star' that disappeared after 10 days</a>&nbsp;The star system has been on the radar of NASA scientists for years. The possibility that it harbours water was raised for the first time in 2008 when NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope observed it. Christine Chen, an associate astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) and co-author on the study, recalled that there might be "ice in debris disks".&nbsp;&nbsp;The intriguing part is that this debris disk is similar to the Kuiper Belt in our solar system, which is filled with asteroids, comets and other icy bodies. The water ice in HD 181327 is similar to what JWST saw in its recent observations of Kuiper Belt objects. Both of them have dirty snowballs, with several ongoing collisions noticed.&nbsp;These collisions are what helped JWST pick up the presence of water ice in the system. "HD 181327 is a very active system," says Chen. "There are regular, ongoing collisions in its debris disk. When those icy bodies collide, they release tiny particles of dusty water ice that are perfectly sized for Webb to detect." &nbsp;

A debris disk, or a protoplanetary disk, surrounds a young star and is filled with ice water, similar to what we have in the Kuiper Belt in our solar system.

Scientists have detected water in a distant star system that is still taking shape. The James Webb Space Telescope has picked up hints of water ice in the debris disk that orbits a star named HD 181327, which is similar to our Sun. Located 155 light-years from Earth, this system is only 23 million years old. The discovery has lent credence to earlier theories that water was delivered to Earth by asteroids and comets from deep space. The details were published in the journal Nature. A debris disk, or a protoplanetary disk, surrounds the young star. It will be millions of years before the dust and other material coalesce to form planets. Chen Xie, study's lead author and an assistant research scientist at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), said in a NASA statement, "Webb unambiguously detected not just water ice, but crystalline water ice, which is also found in locations like Saturn's rings and icy bodies in our Solar System's Kuiper Belt." He added that "water ice helps facilitate planet formation." Also Read: 9 days, every 90 seconds: Greenland megatsunamis that triggered global earthquake were real. Scientists have proof "Icy materials may also ultimately be 'delivered' to terrestrial planets that may form over a couple of hundred million years in systems like this." Water found in outer region of disk JWST's near-infrared spectrograph (NIRSpec) zoomed in on the star HD 181327, hinting at chemical traces of water in the outer part of the system's debris disk. Further calculations found that over 20 per cent of the debris ring's mass comprised water that exists in the form of ice mixed with dust. While a majority of this water is in the outer reaches of the ring, only 8 per cent of it was found halfway in from the disk's edge. No ice water existed towards the centre of the system. This is probably because of the radiation released by the star. However, some of the rocks might have water inside them. Also Read: 1408 celestial mystery solved: Scientists reveal identity of 'Zhou Bo star' that disappeared after 10 days The star system has been on the radar of NASA scientists for years. The possibility that it harbours water was raised for the first time in 2008 when NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope observed it. Christine Chen, an associate astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) and co-author on the study, recalled that there might be "ice in debris disks". The intriguing part is that this debris disk is similar to the Kuiper Belt in our solar system, which is filled with asteroids, comets and other icy bodies. The water ice in HD 181327 is similar to what JWST saw in its recent observations of Kuiper Belt objects. Both of them have dirty snowballs, with several ongoing collisions noticed. These collisions are what helped JWST pick up the presence of water ice in the system. "HD 181327 is a very active system," says Chen. "There are regular, ongoing collisions in its debris disk. When those icy bodies collide, they release tiny particles of dusty water ice that are perfectly sized for Webb to detect."

A debris disk, or a protoplanetary disk, surrounds a young star and is filled with ice water, similar to what we have in the Kuiper Belt in our solar system.

Water bodies similar to that seen in Saturn's rings spotted in deep space

Chinese astronomers saw a strange object shining brightly in the sky in October 1408. This was during the Ming Dynasty, when a stationary yellow object remained visible for over ten days. It was an oddity, as no one had ever seen something like it. Officials were so intrigued by it that they made a record of it.&nbsp;It has been known as the “guest star”, a mysterious cosmic object. Scientists have been peering over historical astronomical records for years to understand more about the object. Now they have finally confirmed what it was, thanks to a recently unearthed report by a court official.&nbsp;The details have been posted to the preprint server arXiv by researchers led by Boshun Yang, an astronomer at the University of Science and Technology of China.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/milky-way-andromeda-galaxy-collision-large-magellanic-cloud-1748934379239">Not Andromeda, but the Milky Way will smash into a dwarf galaxy in 2 billion years</a>&nbsp;<h2>Guest star, “as large as a cup”, “yellow and smooth”</h2>&nbsp;He cites a report by Hu Guang, a court official in the Ming Dynasty, who wrote about the guest star only weeks after it was seen. His details have helped cover a large gap in information, since earlier records lacked crucial details.&nbsp;According to the study, Hu wrote a memorial that was in possession of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. The text describes the object "as large as a cup, with pure yellow colour, smooth and bright". It remained "stationary and calm over ten days of measurement and observation" in the southern region of Niandao.&nbsp;<h2>New record proves the 1408 object was real</h2>&nbsp;The discovery of this record by Hu proves that the star did appear in the sky and was not a misinterpretation caused by translation. Second, it shows how court officials, while reporting to the king, were expected to use positive words instead of stark warnings that might be perceived as negative. Words like "smooth and bright" were used instead of "spikes" or "rays."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/how-will-earth-die-solar-system-sun-mercury-venus-rogue-star-1748688088180">One planet will trigger the death of everyone in the solar system. A star will aid and abet</a>&nbsp;<h2>Not a comet, not a meteor, but a nova</h2>&nbsp;Researchers deduced that since the object remained in one place for 10 days, it was not a comet or meteor, but a star, more precisely, a nova. That meant a star had undergone a violent death and flared up, becoming visible to humans on Earth. It had a stable light curve, which suggests that it was a specific type of nova with "plateau" characteristics, which meant the light stayed stable for a long time.&nbsp;The nova was extremely bright, as proven by the use of the term "Zhou Bo star," which was only used to refer to extraordinarily bright phenomena. Besides, it had to be something so important that it warranted documentation by Chinese court astronomers. All these observations led Yang and his team to believe that it was a major nova. &nbsp;

A bright yellow object appeared in the sky in 1408. Its appearance was different from everything else, leading ancient Chinese astronomers to make a record about it.    

Chinese astronomers saw a strange object shining brightly in the sky in October 1408. This was during the Ming Dynasty, when a stationary yellow object remained visible for over ten days. It was an oddity, as no one had ever seen something like it. Officials were so intrigued by it that they made a record of it. It has been known as the “guest star”, a mysterious cosmic object. Scientists have been peering over historical astronomical records for years to understand more about the object. Now they have finally confirmed what it was, thanks to a recently unearthed report by a court official. The details have been posted to the preprint server arXiv by researchers led by Boshun Yang, an astronomer at the University of Science and Technology of China. Also Read: Not Andromeda, but the Milky Way will smash into a dwarf galaxy in 2 billion years Guest star, “as large as a cup”, “yellow and smooth” He cites a report by Hu Guang, a court official in the Ming Dynasty, who wrote about the guest star only weeks after it was seen. His details have helped cover a large gap in information, since earlier records lacked crucial details. According to the study, Hu wrote a memorial that was in possession of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. The text describes the object "as large as a cup, with pure yellow colour, smooth and bright". It remained "stationary and calm over ten days of measurement and observation" in the southern region of Niandao. New record proves the 1408 object was real The discovery of this record by Hu proves that the star did appear in the sky and was not a misinterpretation caused by translation. Second, it shows how court officials, while reporting to the king, were expected to use positive words instead of stark warnings that might be perceived as negative. Words like "smooth and bright" were used instead of "spikes" or "rays." Also Read: One planet will trigger the death of everyone in the solar system. A star will aid and abet Not a comet, not a meteor, but a nova Researchers deduced that since the object remained in one place for 10 days, it was not a comet or meteor, but a star, more precisely, a nova. That meant a star had undergone a violent death and flared up, becoming visible to humans on Earth. It had a stable light curve, which suggests that it was a specific type of nova with "plateau" characteristics, which meant the light stayed stable for a long time. The nova was extremely bright, as proven by the use of the term "Zhou Bo star," which was only used to refer to extraordinarily bright phenomena. Besides, it had to be something so important that it warranted documentation by Chinese court astronomers. All these observations led Yang and his team to believe that it was a major nova.

A bright yellow object appeared in the sky in 1408. Its appearance was different from everything else, leading ancient Chinese astronomers to make a record about it. &nbsp; &nbsp;

1408 celestial mystery solved: Scientists reveal identity of 'Zhou Bo star' that disappeared after 10 days

A 200-year-old condom is being put on display at a Netherlands museum. The exhibition is called "Safe Sex?" and is based on 19th-century sex work. The condom is unlike anything we see today, and carries an erotic depiction and even a phrase alluding to free will to have sex. It is believed to have once been owned by a high-ranking member of society. However, it was never used. The condom was bought for $1,135 at an auction in Haarlem last November.&nbsp;The Rijksmuseum said in a statement that the condom was made from a sheep's appendix in 1830. It also carries an erotic illustration of a semi-naked nun and three clergymen. According to the museum, the condom "depicts both the playful and the serious side of sexual health."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/colombia-mysterious-humans-no-descendants-no-ancestors-1748928886650">6,000-year-old remains point to cryptic humans who vanished without a trace</a>&nbsp;The phrase "This is my choice" is written on it in French, which, according to the museum, is a reference to the Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting "The Judgment of Paris". The latter is about a Greek myth about a Trojan prince who judged a beauty contest between three goddesses.&nbsp;Rijksmuseum curator Joyce Zelen thinks that this hints at the likelihood that the condom was owned by a high-ranking member.&nbsp;<h2>What were condoms made of in the 1800s?</h2>&nbsp;There was a time when condoms were made from animal products, like membranes, appendix and even turtle shells. This was before 1839, when vulcanised rubber hadn't been invented.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-behind-sarco-suicide-pod-takes-his-own-life-in-germany-after-being-accused-of-murder-1748943473909">Man behind Sarco suicide pod takes his own life in Germany with help of 'specialised organisation'</a>&nbsp;However, they didn't work as sexually transmitted diseases continued to spread, and women got pregnant.&nbsp;<h2>Condoms were taboo&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Zelen says that society didn't publicly accept condoms during those times. When this particular condom was made, the method of contraception wasn't favoured by the church either. You could not get them easily, and they were sold under the counter at brothels or barber shops. She added that "there are some reports of luxury shops offering bespoke tailoring."&nbsp;The museum checked the condom under UV light to see if it had been used. It seems it wasn't.Visitors will be able to see the condom on display at the museum until November this year. Dutch and French prints and drawings on the themes of sex work and sexual health can be seen at the exhibition. &nbsp;

Condoms were frowned upon in the 1800s. So they were sold on the sly at brothels and barber shops. They were also made of strange material, like animal parts.

A 200-year-old condom is being put on display at a Netherlands museum. The exhibition is called "Safe Sex?" and is based on 19th-century sex work. The condom is unlike anything we see today, and carries an erotic depiction and even a phrase alluding to free will to have sex. It is believed to have once been owned by a high-ranking member of society. However, it was never used. The condom was bought for $1,135 at an auction in Haarlem last November. The Rijksmuseum said in a statement that the condom was made from a sheep's appendix in 1830. It also carries an erotic illustration of a semi-naked nun and three clergymen. According to the museum, the condom "depicts both the playful and the serious side of sexual health." Also Read: 6,000-year-old remains point to cryptic humans who vanished without a trace The phrase "This is my choice" is written on it in French, which, according to the museum, is a reference to the Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting "The Judgment of Paris". The latter is about a Greek myth about a Trojan prince who judged a beauty contest between three goddesses. Rijksmuseum curator Joyce Zelen thinks that this hints at the likelihood that the condom was owned by a high-ranking member. What were condoms made of in the 1800s? There was a time when condoms were made from animal products, like membranes, appendix and even turtle shells. This was before 1839, when vulcanised rubber hadn't been invented. Also Read: Man behind Sarco suicide pod takes his own life in Germany with help of 'specialised organisation' However, they didn't work as sexually transmitted diseases continued to spread, and women got pregnant. Condoms were taboo Zelen says that society didn't publicly accept condoms during those times. When this particular condom was made, the method of contraception wasn't favoured by the church either. You could not get them easily, and they were sold under the counter at brothels or barber shops. She added that "there are some reports of luxury shops offering bespoke tailoring." The museum checked the condom under UV light to see if it had been used. It seems it wasn't. Visitors will be able to see the condom on display at the museum until November this year. Dutch and French prints and drawings on the themes of sex work and sexual health can be seen at the exhibition.

Condoms were frowned upon in the 1800s. So they were sold on the sly at brothels and barber shops. They were also made of strange material, like animal parts.

200-year-old sheep appendix condom: It didn't work, but you can see at a sex exhibition

Scientists have successfully observed for the first time two megatsunamis that shook the world for nine days in 2023. The global seismic signal was recorded every 90 seconds. It was only after a year that the cause was revealed to be two megatsunamis in a remote East Greenland fjord. However, it was merely a theory till now, as no proof of the event had been found. Even a Danish vessel that visited Greenland three days after the first seismic signal did not see the megatsunami waves.&nbsp;Now, using the new Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, launched in December 2022, scientists have captured evidence of the Greenland megatsunamis, according to observations made using the SWOT satellite published in Nature Communications.&nbsp;<h2>Waves got caught in a narrow inlet in Greenland</h2>&nbsp;In September 2023, a glacier in Greenland, bearing the brunt of global warming, triggered two landslides. The waves that were unleashed got caught in between a fjord - a long, narrow sea inlet formed by a glacier and steep sides or cliffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/colombia-mysterious-humans-no-descendants-no-ancestors-1748928886650">6,000-year-old remains point to cryptic humans who vanished without a trace</a>&nbsp;The sky-high water swayed in this inlet, resulting in standing waves, also known as seiches. This movement resulted in mysterious seismic signals that were recorded across the world, every 90 seconds for nine days. They were again reported a month later.&nbsp;Oxford researchers interpreted satellite altimetry data using the new technique. They measured the time a radar pulse took to travel from a satellite to Earth's surface and back again to deduce the height of Earth's surface, including that of the ocean.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/how-will-earth-die-solar-system-sun-mercury-venus-rogue-star-1748688088180">One planet will trigger the death of everyone in the solar system. A star will aid and abet</a> &nbsp;<h2>Satellite captured the megatsunamis</h2>&nbsp;Conventional satellite altimeters failed to capture any evidence of the megatsunami because their technology could not spot the differences in water height needed to spot the waves. However, the SWOT has two antennas mounted on a 10-meter boom on either side which enables it to measure ocean and surface water levels with great accuracy along a 50 kilometre wide area.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/discovery-of-40000-year-old-river-system-in-antarctica-is-a-warning-sign-for-humans-737430">Discovery of 40-million-year-old river system in Antarctica is a warning sign for humans</a>&nbsp;Elevation maps of the Greenland Fjord showed "cross-channel slopes with height differences of up to two meters" at the time the megatsunamis hit. They also moved in opposite directions, proving that the water caught there moved back and forth.&nbsp;The study authors said that climate change is driving quick shifts in remote areas, like the Arctic. Satellites like SWOT can help them record these. Lead author Thomas Monahan of Oxford said, "Climate change is giving rise to new, unseen extremes.&nbsp;&nbsp;These extremes are changing the fastest in remote areas, such as the Arctic, where our ability to measure them using physical sensors is limited."&nbsp;"This study shows how we can leverage the next generation of satellite earth observation technologies to study these processes."

Greenland witnessed two megatsunamis in Sep 2023, and the waves got caught in a fjord, a narrow inlet. The water kept crashing between the cliffs, triggering a global earthquake. 

Scientists have successfully observed for the first time two megatsunamis that shook the world for nine days in 2023. The global seismic signal was recorded every 90 seconds. It was only after a year that the cause was revealed to be two megatsunamis in a remote East Greenland fjord. However, it was merely a theory till now, as no proof of the event had been found. Even a Danish vessel that visited Greenland three days after the first seismic signal did not see the megatsunami waves. Now, using the new Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, launched in December 2022, scientists have captured evidence of the Greenland megatsunamis, according to observations made using the SWOT satellite published in Nature Communications. Waves got caught in a narrow inlet in Greenland In September 2023, a glacier in Greenland, bearing the brunt of global warming, triggered two landslides. The waves that were unleashed got caught in between a fjord - a long, narrow sea inlet formed by a glacier and steep sides or cliffs. Also Read: 6,000-year-old remains point to cryptic humans who vanished without a trace The sky-high water swayed in this inlet, resulting in standing waves, also known as seiches. This movement resulted in mysterious seismic signals that were recorded across the world, every 90 seconds for nine days. They were again reported a month later. Oxford researchers interpreted satellite altimetry data using the new technique. They measured the time a radar pulse took to travel from a satellite to Earth's surface and back again to deduce the height of Earth's surface, including that of the ocean. Also Read: One planet will trigger the death of everyone in the solar system. A star will aid and abet Satellite captured the megatsunamis Conventional satellite altimeters failed to capture any evidence of the megatsunami because their technology could not spot the differences in water height needed to spot the waves. However, the SWOT has two antennas mounted on a 10-meter boom on either side which enables it to measure ocean and surface water levels with great accuracy along a 50 kilometre wide area. Also Read: Discovery of 40-million-year-old river system in Antarctica is a warning sign for humans Elevation maps of the Greenland Fjord showed "cross-channel slopes with height differences of up to two meters" at the time the megatsunamis hit. They also moved in opposite directions, proving that the water caught there moved back and forth. The study authors said that climate change is driving quick shifts in remote areas, like the Arctic. Satellites like SWOT can help them record these. Lead author Thomas Monahan of Oxford said, "Climate change is giving rise to new, unseen extremes. These extremes are changing the fastest in remote areas, such as the Arctic, where our ability to measure them using physical sensors is limited." "This study shows how we can leverage the next generation of satellite earth observation technologies to study these processes."

Greenland witnessed two megatsunamis in Sep 2023, and the waves got caught in a fjord, a narrow inlet. The water kept crashing between the cliffs, triggering a global earthquake.&nbsp;

9 days, every 90 seconds: Greenland megatsunamis that triggered global earthquake were real

A wild elephant left the national park in northeastern Thailand and took a stroll into a grocery store for some snacks. The animal was caught on camera toppling shelves and grabbing some food. The elephant named Plai Biang Lek belongs to the Khao Yai National Park. The grocery store owner was surprised to see him make his way into the shop in Pak Chong district of the Nakhon Ratchasima province.&nbsp;The incident happened at 3 pm on Monday. According to local media reports, the store is only a kilometre from one of the park’s entrances. Plai Biang Lek is reportedly often seen near the village bordering the national park. &nbsp;“Locals are accustomed to seeing Plai Biang Lek passing by this particular store, but he has never before attempted to enter,” Khaosod English reported.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/red-sun-two-sun-florida-canada-wildfires-1748941178879">Strange bright red sun seen in Florida baffles people. It has a perfectly simple explanation</a>&nbsp;However, this is the first time it decided to surprise everyone by walking right into a store.The Bangkok Post reported that the store owner was attending to a customer when the elephant strolled in. Both of them immediately rushed out and informed officials about the animal in the store.&nbsp;<h2>Video of elephant in a Thai store</h2>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🤣 An elephant just strolled into a convenience store in Khao Yai, Thailand. On the way out, it helped itself to some rice crackers for the journey 🐘<a href="https://t.co/R6i8r7lYlO">pic.twitter.com/R6i8r7lYlO</a>&mdash; Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) <a href="https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1929546674780741711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The video was shared on Facebook on the page “Here is Khao Yai” and has since gone viral. The elephant can be seen entering the store, almost hitting the ceiling. It then proceeds towards the shelves and looks for some snacks. After taking what he needs, the elephant left the store.Chaos ensued around the animal as it walked inside, but it remained unfazed by all the action. The video shows him grabbing rice crackers before exiting, leaving a huge mess in the store. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.&nbsp;This wasn't its first rendezvous to a public place. Earlier this year, Plai Biang Lek entered a small restaurant looking for food. It went to the outdoor kitchen, and crashed chairs and kitchenware around him. At the time, metal poles had to be used to force Biang Lek to leave the restaurant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A well-known elephant entered a Thai store looking for food, scaring the owner and a customer. It left after getting what it wanted. 

A wild elephant left the national park in northeastern Thailand and took a stroll into a grocery store for some snacks. The animal was caught on camera toppling shelves and grabbing some food. The elephant named Plai Biang Lek belongs to the Khao Yai National Park. The grocery store owner was surprised to see him make his way into the shop in Pak Chong district of the Nakhon Ratchasima province. The incident happened at 3 pm on Monday. According to local media reports, the store is only a kilometre from one of the park’s entrances. Plai Biang Lek is reportedly often seen near the village bordering the national park. “Locals are accustomed to seeing Plai Biang Lek passing by this particular store, but he has never before attempted to enter,” Khaosod English reported. Also Read: Strange bright red sun seen in Florida baffles people. It has a perfectly simple explanation However, this is the first time it decided to surprise everyone by walking right into a store. The Bangkok Post reported that the store owner was attending to a customer when the elephant strolled in. Both of them immediately rushed out and informed officials about the animal in the store. Video of elephant in a Thai store

A well-known elephant entered a Thai store looking for food, scaring the owner and a customer. It left after getting what it wanted.&nbsp;

Video: Infamous elephant enters Thai store, treats itself to delicious snacks

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering an American woman who had come to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide using the Sarco pod has taken his own life at the age of 47, de Volkskrant reported. The Sarco suicide pod was used for the first time in September last year by a 64-year-old woman who was "seriously ill." Afterwards, the police arrested the man who was present at the site, claiming they saw strangulation marks on the woman's neck.&nbsp;Dr Florian Willet, co-president of assisted suicide organisation The Last Resort, was in the Swiss forest near Merishausen in the canton of Schaffhausen. However, it was alleged that the suicide pod failed to work and Willet was accused of killing the woman with his hands.&nbsp;He was then placed in pre-trial detention for 70 days before being released in early December 2024. During that time, he was not allowed any contact with people outside the facility.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strangulation-marks-found-on-neck-of-woman-who-died-in-sarco-suicide-pod-investigators-771602">'Strangulation marks' found on neck of woman who died in Sarco suicide pod: Investigators</a>&nbsp;<h2>Detention “traumatised” Florian Willet</h2>&nbsp;Philip Nitschke, director of Exit International and the inventor of the Sarco, said in a statement that "Florian was a changed man" after being "released suddenly and unexpectedly from pre-trial detention."&nbsp;“Gone was his warm smile and self-confidence. In its place was a man who seemed deeply traumatised by the experience of incarceration and the wrongful accusation of strangulation,” Nitschke said.&nbsp;The statement added, "The prosecution alleged that the Sarco had not worked, and that Florian had strangled the woman instead. This allegation has no foundation."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/serbian-woman-parasailing-accident-removes-harness-montenegro-1748920060405">Serbian woman panics and unbuckles harness while parasailing, plunges 160 feet to her death</a>&nbsp;He stated that Florian's "spirit was broken" and his "psychiatric discharge report of January 2025 stated that he was suffering from ‘an acute polymorphic psychotic disorder (F23.0)." He had developed serious psychological problems after he was accused of murder, Nitschke said.&nbsp;<h2>Willet went missing, took his own life in Germany</h2>&nbsp;The Last Resort informed that "Florian ‘fell’ from the third floor of his Zurich apartment building" in early 2025, and underwent three months of rehab and surgery.&nbsp;He was reported missing in recent weeks by his friend. Nitschke says he was in touch with Willet over the past few months, but it was "very difficult to really get through to him."&nbsp;"I suspect that the medical authorities in the prison also saw this and that is why he was released so suddenly," Nitschke said.&nbsp;Willet died by suicide on May 5 in Cologne, Germany, with the help of a specialised organisation, according to Exit International. Assisted suicide is legal in the country.&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/11181469">Get help &amp; support for suicide</a> If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. You can contact local authorities and also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline using the information in the above link. WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations. &nbsp;

Dr Florian Willet, co-president of assisted suicide organisation The Last Resort, which created the Sarco pod, died by suicide in Germany. He was reported to be severely traumatised after being accused of murdering the woman who used the pod in September last year.

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering an American woman who had come to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide using the Sarco pod has taken his own life at the age of 47, de Volkskrant reported. The Sarco suicide pod was used for the first time in September last year by a 64-year-old woman who was "seriously ill." Afterwards, the police arrested the man who was present at the site, claiming they saw strangulation marks on the woman's neck. Dr Florian Willet, co-president of assisted suicide organisation The Last Resort, was in the Swiss forest near Merishausen in the canton of Schaffhausen. However, it was alleged that the suicide pod failed to work and Willet was accused of killing the woman with his hands. He was then placed in pre-trial detention for 70 days before being released in early December 2024. During that time, he was not allowed any contact with people outside the facility. Also Read: 'Strangulation marks' found on neck of woman who died in Sarco suicide pod: Investigators Detention “traumatised” Florian Willet Philip Nitschke, director of Exit International and the inventor of the Sarco, said in a statement that "Florian was a changed man" after being "released suddenly and unexpectedly from pre-trial detention." “Gone was his warm smile and self-confidence. In its place was a man who seemed deeply traumatised by the experience of incarceration and the wrongful accusation of strangulation,” Nitschke said. The statement added, "The prosecution alleged that the Sarco had not worked, and that Florian had strangled the woman instead. This allegation has no foundation." Also Read: Serbian woman panics and unbuckles harness while parasailing, plunges 160 feet to her death He stated that Florian's "spirit was broken" and his "psychiatric discharge report of January 2025 stated that he was suffering from ‘an acute polymorphic psychotic disorder (F23.0)." He had developed serious psychological problems after he was accused of murder, Nitschke said. Willet went missing, took his own life in Germany The Last Resort informed that "Florian ‘fell’ from the third floor of his Zurich apartment building" in early 2025, and underwent three months of rehab and surgery. He was reported missing in recent weeks by his friend. Nitschke says he was in touch with Willet over the past few months, but it was "very difficult to really get through to him." "I suspect that the medical authorities in the prison also saw this and that is why he was released so suddenly," Nitschke said. Willet died by suicide on May 5 in Cologne, Germany, with the help of a specialised organisation, according to Exit International. Assisted suicide is legal in the country. Get help & support for suicide If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. You can contact local authorities and also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline using the information in the above link. WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations.

Dr Florian Willet, co-president of assisted suicide organisation The Last Resort, which created the Sarco pod, died by suicide in Germany. He was reported to be severely traumatised after being accused of murdering the woman who used the pod in September last year.

Man behind Sarco suicide pod takes his own life in Germany with help of 'specialised organisation'

A strange sunset seen in Florida this weekend left residents questioning reality. The fireball appeared extremely weird, taking on a dark red and orangish hue on May 31. People were baffled to see the Sun look like a cutout and donning strange colours. Photos posted on social media show a bizarre sun and have attracted several comments.&nbsp;People called it out as proof that we are living in a simulation, with another saying that the matrix seems to be broken. Another user posted a similar picture of the sun taken in Ohio the day before that.&nbsp;In some photos, the sun looks dark red, while in others it looks misty white and red. Some pictures also appeared to show two suns. A few people on social media even thought that they were looking at Mars because of its bright red hue.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">“That’s not the Moon, the Moon is above us” Sunset over Florida this weekend confuses Floridians <a href="https://t.co/Fvxh2u4NWH">pic.twitter.com/Fvxh2u4NWH</a>&mdash; Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/1929196835505127607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Was this Mars I saw on wednesday and not the moon? It looked really cool for a sec," a user wrote.&nbsp;<h2>What caused the red sun in Florida?</h2>&nbsp;However, the phenomenon has a perfect explanation. According to meteorologists, the sun can project such colours in certain conditions. In this particular case, the reason was the smoke generated by the Canadian wildfire. &nbsp;This is a rare atmospheric phenomenon and can also happen in places where there is heavy pollution.&nbsp;Andrew Stutzke told WQAD News 8 that when smoke reaches the upper atmosphere, such an effect is created. He added that the visible light spectrum is affected because of smoke. Normally, we can see orange, yellows and greens. But wildfire smoke blocks the shorter wavelengths, that is, green, blue, indigo, and violet. So you are left with red, yellow and orange, and that is what people could see in Florida.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the "Second Sun" effect was the result of light scattering through smoke. Records suggest that similar incidents have been seen in the past as well. A "double sunset" was described by Dr. Robert Plot in 1686.

A strange looking red sun was seen in Florida, Ohio and other regions last week. Some people were shocked to see the strange colour, while others knew what was happening.

A strange sunset seen in Florida this weekend left residents questioning reality. The fireball appeared extremely weird, taking on a dark red and orangish hue on May 31. People were baffled to see the Sun look like a cutout and donning strange colours. Photos posted on social media show a bizarre sun and have attracted several comments. People called it out as proof that we are living in a simulation, with another saying that the matrix seems to be broken. Another user posted a similar picture of the sun taken in Ohio the day before that. In some photos, the sun looks dark red, while in others it looks misty white and red. Some pictures also appeared to show two suns. A few people on social media even thought that they were looking at Mars because of its bright red hue.

A strange looking red sun was seen in Florida, Ohio and other regions last week. Some people were shocked to see the strange colour, while others knew what was happening.

Strange bright red sun seen in Florida baffles people. It has a perfectly simple explanation

The Milky Way will not exist in its current form some day, a scenario that was expected to unfold in about 5 billion years. However, a new study suggests that this could happen a lot earlier, in about 2 billion years. In fact, the culprit won't be Andromeda, but a dwarf irregular galaxy.&nbsp;Scientists have long theorised that our galaxy will merge with Andromeda, resulting in the creation of a new galaxy called “Milkomeda.”&nbsp;An international team of researchers has found that while the chances of the Milky Way and Andromeda colliding are less as compared to previous estimates, there is another collision that is almost certain to happen in the next two billion years - one of the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud smashing into each other.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/how-will-earth-die-solar-system-sun-mercury-venus-rogue-star-1748688088180">One planet will trigger the death of everyone in the solar system. A star will aid and abet</a>&nbsp;Researchers from Durham University dug into the probability of a Milky Way and Andromeda merger. After running 100,000 simulations, they found that there is a 50-50 chance of a collision occurring between the Milky Way and Andromeda. There is still no clarity on whether Earth will survive this event, if it is still around till that time.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/venus-pancake-volcanoes-crust-veritas-davinci-missions-1748604215813">Hell planet has strange volcanoes shaped over 'hundreds of thousands of years'</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This is when they also discovered that our galaxy might face the same fate, but at the hands of another, smaller galaxy. The Large Magellanic Cloud is a galaxy that orbits the Milky Way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Why will the Milky Way and Andromeda not collide?</h2>&nbsp;Andromeda is about 2.5 million light-years from Earth, and both of them can collide, travelling at a speed of 354,000 kilometres per hour (km/h). The results can be devastating for Earth and the other planets, besides the billions of other stars in the two galaxies.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/deep-space-radio-signals-cosmic-mystery-object-pulsar-magnetar-1748517706567">44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The researchers took data from the Gaia and Hubble telescopes and ran simulations about the movement of our galaxy in the next 10 billion years. They also looked at the other galaxies that sit inside the Local Group, a region where several galaxies reside along with the Milky Way and Andromeda.&nbsp;“We found that uncertainties in the present positions, motions and masses of all galaxies leave room for drastically different outcomes and a probability of close to 50% that there will be no Milky Way–Andromeda merger during the next 10 billion years," the authors wrote.&nbsp;&nbsp;They state that the previous studies failed to account for the gravitational pull of the Triangulum galaxy and the Large Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy that orbits the Milky Way. "The orbit of the Large Magellanic Cloud runs perpendicular to the Milky Way–Andromeda orbit and makes their merger less probable,” they explained.&nbsp;Scientists admit that it isn't possible to be fully sure about how the Milky Way will move in the coming years since space is full of uncertainties. They will continue to look at data taken by Gaia to understand more about it.

The Milky Way was supposed to collide with Andromeda in the next 5 billion years. Turns out, scientists did not see the real culprit all this time which was hiding in plain sight. 

The Milky Way will not exist in its current form some day, a scenario that was expected to unfold in about 5 billion years. However, a new study suggests that this could happen a lot earlier, in about 2 billion years. In fact, the culprit won't be Andromeda, but a dwarf irregular galaxy. Scientists have long theorised that our galaxy will merge with Andromeda, resulting in the creation of a new galaxy called “Milkomeda.” An international team of researchers has found that while the chances of the Milky Way and Andromeda colliding are less as compared to previous estimates, there is another collision that is almost certain to happen in the next two billion years - one of the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud smashing into each other. Also Read: One planet will trigger the death of everyone in the solar system. A star will aid and abet Researchers from Durham University dug into the probability of a Milky Way and Andromeda merger. After running 100,000 simulations, they found that there is a 50-50 chance of a collision occurring between the Milky Way and Andromeda. There is still no clarity on whether Earth will survive this event, if it is still around till that time. Also Read: Hell planet has strange volcanoes shaped over 'hundreds of thousands of years' This is when they also discovered that our galaxy might face the same fate, but at the hands of another, smaller galaxy. The Large Magellanic Cloud is a galaxy that orbits the Milky Way. Why will the Milky Way and Andromeda not collide? Andromeda is about 2.5 million light-years from Earth, and both of them can collide, travelling at a speed of 354,000 kilometres per hour (km/h). The results can be devastating for Earth and the other planets, besides the billions of other stars in the two galaxies. Also Read: 44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth The researchers took data from the Gaia and Hubble telescopes and ran simulations about the movement of our galaxy in the next 10 billion years. They also looked at the other galaxies that sit inside the Local Group, a region where several galaxies reside along with the Milky Way and Andromeda. “We found that uncertainties in the present positions, motions and masses of all galaxies leave room for drastically different outcomes and a probability of close to 50% that there will be no Milky Way–Andromeda merger during the next 10 billion years," the authors wrote. They state that the previous studies failed to account for the gravitational pull of the Triangulum galaxy and the Large Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy that orbits the Milky Way. "The orbit of the Large Magellanic Cloud runs perpendicular to the Milky Way–Andromeda orbit and makes their merger less probable,” they explained. Scientists admit that it isn't possible to be fully sure about how the Milky Way will move in the coming years since space is full of uncertainties. They will continue to look at data taken by Gaia to understand more about it.

The Milky Way was supposed to collide with Andromeda in the next 5 billion years. Turns out, scientists did not see the real culprit all this time, which was hiding in plain sight.&nbsp;

Not Andromeda, but the Milky Way will smash into a dwarf galaxy in 2 billion years

A flight attendant tried to have her own crew member arrested on suspicion of a snack box theft. According to View from the Wing, the incident unfolded on United Airlines, where a crew member performed a citizen's arrest on another because they thought the other had stolen a snack box from the flight.&nbsp;One flight attendant reportedly took a snack box from the buy-on-board service. A colleague did not think it was alright and looked at it as theft. They reported the incident to senior officials and asked them to be at the gate to check on the suspect and even arrest them, treating it as a criminal matter.&nbsp;The attendant who confronted the other recalled that after the flight was done and the service was over, she checked on the remaining snack boxes. There were a total of four of them. However, after some time, she noticed that only three remained.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/british-airways-flight-attendant-caught-dancing-naked-in-business-class-bathroom-1748670501717">High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet</a>&nbsp;She immediately thought of the attendant who had earlier talked about how they had packed less food. She called the captain and requested that a supervisor be present at the gate. However, the flight reached the destination and all the passengers disembarked. But the supervisor did not show up, and so the attendant told the others that were not to move or touch their baggage.<h2>Flight attendant tried to leave, but was stopped</h2>&nbsp;The crew member who was suspected of stealing the snack box then tried to get their bag and leave. However, the attendant told View From The Wing that Inspector Javert blocked their way. Soon, a supervisor arrived and checked their bag.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/american-airlines-flight-man-drags-attendant-shouts-crazy-1748601257047">'Help me', shouts man on American Airlines flight; removes clothes and drags flight attendant</a>&nbsp;To the surprise of the flight attendant, there was no snack box in their bag. The one who tried to have the other arrested was later suspended for assault and unlawful detention.&nbsp;Taking company items is not allowed by airlines and can get crew members fired. In such cases, a report is sent to the supervisor, and an inquiry is initiated. However, the matter of having the other arrested the other for a missing snack box has attracted reactions of shock.

A flight attendant tried to have her colleague arrested after she suspected them of taking a snack box from the plane. However, the move proved costly to her.

A flight attendant tried to have her own crew member arrested on suspicion of a snack box theft. According to View from the Wing, the incident unfolded on United Airlines, where a crew member performed a citizen's arrest on another because they thought the other had stolen a snack box from the flight. One flight attendant reportedly took a snack box from the buy-on-board service. A colleague did not think it was alright and looked at it as theft. They reported the incident to senior officials and asked them to be at the gate to check on the suspect and even arrest them, treating it as a criminal matter. The attendant who confronted the other recalled that after the flight was done and the service was over, she checked on the remaining snack boxes. There were a total of four of them. However, after some time, she noticed that only three remained. Also Read: High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet She immediately thought of the attendant who had earlier talked about how they had packed less food. She called the captain and requested that a supervisor be present at the gate. However, the flight reached the destination and all the passengers disembarked. But the supervisor did not show up, and so the attendant told the others that were not to move or touch their baggage. Flight attendant tried to leave, but was stopped The crew member who was suspected of stealing the snack box then tried to get their bag and leave. However, the attendant told View From The Wing that Inspector Javert blocked their way. Soon, a supervisor arrived and checked their bag. Also Read: 'Help me', shouts man on American Airlines flight; removes clothes and drags flight attendant To the surprise of the flight attendant, there was no snack box in their bag. The one who tried to have the other arrested was later suspended for assault and unlawful detention. Taking company items is not allowed by airlines and can get crew members fired. In such cases, a report is sent to the supervisor, and an inquiry is initiated. However, the matter of having the other arrested the other for a missing snack box has attracted reactions of shock.

A flight attendant tried to have her colleague arrested after she suspected them of taking a snack box from the plane. However, the move proved costly to her.

Missing snack box triggers drama as flight attendant tries to have colleague arrested

A group of humans that settled in Colombia 6,000 years ago vanished without a trace 4,000 years later. Scientists have not found any of their ancestors with their DNA, nor are there any descendants. Who were they? Where did they go? Researchers say that this group started off as hunter-gatherers in the Bogotá Altiplano, which is now Colombia. They developed and became an agricultural society.&nbsp;Studies of the fragmented DNA in their skeletal remains revealed that they did not have a lineage, Popular Mechanics reported. What's surprising is that none of the modern humans share their genes either. Scientists have theorised that their genes are likely diluted, assuming they mingled with the local population for several years. However, this is simply an assumption.&nbsp;According to historical records, the first people to enter North America some 16,000 years ago were the ancestors of modern Indigenous people who originated in Siberian and East Asian groups. They mixed 20,000 years ago, during the Late Palaeolithic.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-pyramids-mysterious-structures-tombs-discovered-underneath-1748592381310">Egypt isn't done! Places for the dead hidden for over 3,000 years now revealed</a>&nbsp;Those who reached southern Native American lines branched out into three more lineages and penetrated further south.&nbsp;<h2>Southern Native American lineages and their ancestors</h2>&nbsp;According to the study in Science Advances, every southern Native American lineage can be traced back to the earliest ancestors. One of them is the Anzick-1 individual discovered in 1968, after a 12,700-year-old skull of a child belonging to the Clovis people was unearthed.&nbsp;Another lineage in the Central Andes is from ancient people living in California’s Channel Islands. There is another lineage that has descended from the Clovis population.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-big-one-earthquake-prediction-year-1748340197093">Scientists now know the EXACT year Big One, a devastating earthquake, will hit California. It can happen as soon as...</a>&nbsp;Researchers were able to establish a linguistic connection between the the mysterious people and those who speak the Chibchan languages, with certain shared genetic and cultural aspects. However, they failed to find a direct link with anyone.&nbsp;<h2>Ancestral Proto-Chibchan language and its evolution</h2>&nbsp;The researchers looked at the origins of the ancestral Proto-Chibchan language and its evolution into other distinct languages to better understand where the modern residents of the area came from. The branching off of the language is believed to have happened several thousand years ago, possibly in southern Central America. However, when and where the Proto-Chibchan language originated could not be pinpointed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/leonardo-da-vinci-painting-secret-tunnels-italian-castle-1748314075573">Secret tunnels seen only in Leonardo da Vinci's painting have been discovered under an ancient Italian castle</a>&nbsp;They also carried out a genetic analysis of modern local Indigenous people to learn about their ancestors. A genetic analysis of local Indigenous people showed that they are related to more ancient speakers of Chibchan languages. According to some findings, they did not directly descend from the mysterious group of people that first settled in that part of Colombia.&nbsp;The researchers studied the genomic and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of 21 of these mysterious ancient individuals, which shed some light on their occupation and life. But, there is no clarity on where they came from and where they went.&nbsp;The study authors say that more research is needed into other groups of people who had a similar language to the mystery group and lived around the same time. &nbsp;

A group of humans who settled in Colombia 6000 years ago have left scientists scratching their heads since they did not have any ancestors, nor is their DNA present in any modern human. Who were they

A group of humans that settled in Colombia 6,000 years ago vanished without a trace 4,000 years later. Scientists have not found any of their ancestors with their DNA, nor are there any descendants. Who were they? Where did they go? Researchers say that this group started off as hunter-gatherers in the Bogotá Altiplano, which is now Colombia. They developed and became an agricultural society. Studies of the fragmented DNA in their skeletal remains revealed that they did not have a lineage, Popular Mechanics reported. What's surprising is that none of the modern humans share their genes either. Scientists have theorised that their genes are likely diluted, assuming they mingled with the local population for several years. However, this is simply an assumption. According to historical records, the first people to enter North America some 16,000 years ago were the ancestors of modern Indigenous people who originated in Siberian and East Asian groups. They mixed 20,000 years ago, during the Late Palaeolithic. Also Read: Egypt isn't done! Places for the dead hidden for over 3,000 years now revealed Those who reached southern Native American lines branched out into three more lineages and penetrated further south. Southern Native American lineages and their ancestors According to the study in Science Advances, every southern Native American lineage can be traced back to the earliest ancestors. One of them is the Anzick-1 individual discovered in 1968, after a 12,700-year-old skull of a child belonging to the Clovis people was unearthed. Another lineage in the Central Andes is from ancient people living in California’s Channel Islands. There is another lineage that has descended from the Clovis population. Also Read: Scientists now know the EXACT year Big One, a devastating earthquake, will hit California. It can happen as soon as... Researchers were able to establish a linguistic connection between the the mysterious people and those who speak the Chibchan languages, with certain shared genetic and cultural aspects. However, they failed to find a direct link with anyone. Ancestral Proto-Chibchan language and its evolution The researchers looked at the origins of the ancestral Proto-Chibchan language and its evolution into other distinct languages to better understand where the modern residents of the area came from. The branching off of the language is believed to have happened several thousand years ago, possibly in southern Central America. However, when and where the Proto-Chibchan language originated could not be pinpointed. Also Read: Secret tunnels seen only in Leonardo da Vinci's painting have been discovered under an ancient Italian castle They also carried out a genetic analysis of modern local Indigenous people to learn about their ancestors. A genetic analysis of local Indigenous people showed that they are related to more ancient speakers of Chibchan languages. According to some findings, they did not directly descend from the mysterious group of people that first settled in that part of Colombia. The researchers studied the genomic and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of 21 of these mysterious ancient individuals, which shed some light on their occupation and life. But, there is no clarity on where they came from and where they went. The study authors say that more research is needed into other groups of people who had a similar language to the mystery group and lived around the same time.

A group of humans who settled in Colombia 6,000 years ago have left scientists scratching their heads since they didn't have any ancestors, nor is their DNA present in any modern human. Who were they?

6,000-year-old remains point to cryptic humans who vanished without a trace

North Korea is known for its tight grip over its citizens. There is a blanket ban on consuming international content, and the state controls what the people watch and hear. It basically wants to cut off all kinds of foreign influence. Controlling every action of the residents has led Kim Jong Un's administration to take some extreme steps. This includes how people express themselves and what words they use.&nbsp;BBC reported that a smartphone smuggled out of the country displayed the ways the state keeps a check on its citizens. The publication found that phones in North Korea are programmed to autocorrect words that are forbidden in the country.&nbsp;For example, the South Korean word "oppa", which means older brother but is also commonly used for friends and even romantic partners, changes to "comrade" when typed. A warning message also pops up - "This word can only be used to describe your siblings."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-black-eye-white-house-farewell-doge-son-x-1748665971348">'Go ahead, punch me...': Musk reveals who gave him the black eye seen at his White House farewell</a>&nbsp;If someone in North Korea is seen using the word "oppa" for someone other than a brother, it would be a hint that they are changing their use based on the South Korean TV shows and films.&nbsp;South Korea is translated to "puppet state", the term North Korea uses for its neighbouring country.&nbsp;<h2>Screenshot sent to the administration every 5 minutes</h2>&nbsp;The phone also takes a screenshot every five minutes, which then goes across to government officials, as a way to keep an eye on the activities. The user has no control over these files. They can be seen listed in a folder, but they cannot open it.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hand-of-god-ultrasound-protecting-unborn-baby-with-heart-defect-1748575947368">Mother says she saw God protecting her unborn baby with heart condition in ultrasound</a> Having people cut off from the outside world helps the North Korean government to control every narrative. All kinds of South Korean entertainment, including music, TV shows and movies, are banned in the country. Reports suggest that under a 2020 law, anyone found consuming or distributing South Korean media content can be handed the death penalty.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the BBC, such people can be publicly executed. One can escape death, but will have to pay for the crime with extreme labour.&nbsp;Other foreign media are also not allowed. The state controls all the media outlets in the country, and the Korean Central News Agency censors content. There have been instances of individuals being publicly sentenced for accessing and distributing foreign media.&nbsp;

North Korea strictly censors everything the citizens watch and do on their phones. It can control what they are doing on their devices and receive a report every 5 minutes.

North Korea is known for its tight grip over its citizens. There is a blanket ban on consuming international content, and the state controls what the people watch and hear. It basically wants to cut off all kinds of foreign influence. Controlling every action of the residents has led Kim Jong Un's administration to take some extreme steps. This includes how people express themselves and what words they use. BBC reported that a smartphone smuggled out of the country displayed the ways the state keeps a check on its citizens. The publication found that phones in North Korea are programmed to autocorrect words that are forbidden in the country. For example, the South Korean word "oppa", which means older brother but is also commonly used for friends and even romantic partners, changes to "comrade" when typed. A warning message also pops up - "This word can only be used to describe your siblings." Also Read: 'Go ahead, punch me...': Musk reveals who gave him the black eye seen at his White House farewell If someone in North Korea is seen using the word "oppa" for someone other than a brother, it would be a hint that they are changing their use based on the South Korean TV shows and films. South Korea is translated to "puppet state", the term North Korea uses for its neighbouring country. Screenshot sent to the administration every 5 minutes The phone also takes a screenshot every five minutes, which then goes across to government officials, as a way to keep an eye on the activities. The user has no control over these files. They can be seen listed in a folder, but they cannot open it. Also Read: Mother says she saw God protecting her unborn baby with heart condition in ultrasound Having people cut off from the outside world helps the North Korean government to control every narrative. All kinds of South Korean entertainment, including music, TV shows and movies, are banned in the country. Reports suggest that under a 2020 law, anyone found consuming or distributing South Korean media content can be handed the death penalty. According to the BBC, such people can be publicly executed. One can escape death, but will have to pay for the crime with extreme labour. Other foreign media are also not allowed. The state controls all the media outlets in the country, and the Korean Central News Agency censors content. There have been instances of individuals being publicly sentenced for accessing and distributing foreign media.

North Korea strictly censors everything the citizens watch and do on their phones. It can control what they are doing on their devices and receive a report every 5 minutes.

Screenshot every 5 minutes: North Korean smartphones are govt moles and can get you killed

A woman plunged 160 feet to her death after she unbuckled her harness while parasailing in Montenegro. The distressing incident was caught on camera. According to a report by Republikka, Tijana Radonjic of Serbia fell into the Adriatic Sea in Budva last Wednesday (May 28). What led her to remove her safety gear is not known.&nbsp;Videos being carried by local media show the 19-year-old parasailing in a bikini. She frantically starts pulling at her life jacket and removes her safety restraints. After she manages to get the waist buckle off, she tries to wriggle herself free from the rest of the gear and soon tumbles down, away from sight.&nbsp;There is no clarity on what led the woman to take the extreme step. Witnesses say that she took off smiling, and everything looked normal at the beginning. She was also recording a video of herself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/british-airways-flight-attendant-caught-dancing-naked-in-business-class-bathroom-1748670501717">High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Put me down’, the woman was heard shouting</h2>&nbsp;However, local reports suggest that she seems to have suffered a panic attack after the people handling her started lifting her higher in the sky. Witnesses say that they heard Radonjic scream "Put me down" before she decided to remove the safety gear and plunge to her death.&nbsp;&nbsp;The <a href="https://x.com/TheLucyShow1/status/1929649824397512929">video </a>is too distressing to be shared here. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/thailand-tiger-park-attacks-indian-man-dangerous-incident-1748595965070">Indian man walking a tiger caught unawares as the animal charges at him at popular Thailand attraction</a>&nbsp;<h2>Serbian woman was offered a free flight</h2>&nbsp;A report by local media outlet Kuirr stated that the woman decided to parasail after being approached by the company on the beach. The Budva agency specialised in water sports and asked Radonjic to participate in a promotional shoot. She was offered a free flight and decided to try out the adventure sport. The owner of the company, Mirko Krdzic, is shocked at the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;He told Kuirr that Radonjic had undergone training before she took off for the actual flight, and he was confused about what exactly had happened up there. Krdzic said that she did not mention or look like she had a fear of flying.&nbsp; The woman's body was pulled out of the Adriatic Sea, and an autopsy was conducted. The results are awaited. Meanwhile, an investigation has also been opened into the incident, and all the equipment is being inspected.

A Serbian woman removed her safety gear and plunged to her death while parasailing in Montenegro. She tumbled into the sea below, shocking everyone who witnessed the tragic incident.

A woman plunged 160 feet to her death after she unbuckled her harness while parasailing in Montenegro. The distressing incident was caught on camera. According to a report by Republikka, Tijana Radonjic of Serbia fell into the Adriatic Sea in Budva last Wednesday (May 28). What led her to remove her safety gear is not known. Videos being carried by local media show the 19-year-old parasailing in a bikini. She frantically starts pulling at her life jacket and removes her safety restraints. After she manages to get the waist buckle off, she tries to wriggle herself free from the rest of the gear and soon tumbles down, away from sight. There is no clarity on what led the woman to take the extreme step. Witnesses say that she took off smiling, and everything looked normal at the beginning. She was also recording a video of herself. Also Read: High in the sky: Pill-popping flight attendant caught dancing naked in business class toilet ‘Put me down’, the woman was heard shouting However, local reports suggest that she seems to have suffered a panic attack after the people handling her started lifting her higher in the sky. Witnesses say that they heard Radonjic scream "Put me down" before she decided to remove the safety gear and plunge to her death. The video is too distressing to be shared here. Discretion is advised. Also Read: Indian man walking a tiger caught unawares as the animal charges at him at popular Thailand attraction Serbian woman was offered a free flight A report by local media outlet Kuirr stated that the woman decided to parasail after being approached by the company on the beach. The Budva agency specialised in water sports and asked Radonjic to participate in a promotional shoot. She was offered a free flight and decided to try out the adventure sport. The owner of the company, Mirko Krdzic, is shocked at the incident. He told Kuirr that Radonjic had undergone training before she took off for the actual flight, and he was confused about what exactly had happened up there. Krdzic said that she did not mention or look like she had a fear of flying. The woman's body was pulled out of the Adriatic Sea, and an autopsy was conducted. The results are awaited. Meanwhile, an investigation has also been opened into the incident, and all the equipment is being inspected.

A Serbian woman removed her safety gear and plunged to her death while parasailing in Montenegro. She tumbled into the sea below, shocking everyone who witnessed the tragic incident.

Serbian woman panics and unbuckles harness while parasailing, plunges 160 feet to her death

French President Emmanuel Macron’s wax figure, worth €40,000 ($45,700), was stolen from one of the most popular museums in Paris on Monday (Jun 2). The statue was found missing in the morning, and later it was found that two women and a man carried out the theft by disguising themselves as tourists, then later museum workers, said a police source.&nbsp;The individuals responsible for the crime are Greenpeace activists, who placed Macron’s wax figure in front of the Russian embassy as part of a pro-Ukrainian protest, according to AFP.&nbsp;The activists escaped through an emergency exit with Macron’s figure after covering it with a blanket. They then placed the figure in front of the Russian embassy in a protest to urge France to stop Russian gas and fertiliser imports.&nbsp;“For us, France is playing a double game,” said Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France.&nbsp;“Emmanuel Macron embodies this double discourse: he supports Ukraine but encourages French companies to continue trading with Russia.”&nbsp;Greenpeace targeted Macron because he had a particular responsibility, said Julliard. He added that the French president “should be the first” among European leaders to stop trade with Russia.&nbsp;Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, France has been one of the most vocal supporters of Kyiv.&nbsp;Macron has also taken a lead in defending Ukraine by forging a coordinated European response after US President Donald Trump rattled the world by directly holding talks with Russia.

The statue was placed in front of the Russian embassy in a protest to urge France to stop Russian gas and fertiliser imports.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s wax figure, worth €40,000 ($45,700), was stolen from one of the most popular museums in Paris on Monday (Jun 2). The statue was found missing in the morning, and later it was found that two women and a man carried out the theft by disguising themselves as tourists, then later museum workers, said a police source. The individuals responsible for the crime are Greenpeace activists, who placed Macron’s wax figure in front of the Russian embassy as part of a pro-Ukrainian protest, according to AFP. The activists escaped through an emergency exit with Macron’s figure after covering it with a blanket. They then placed the figure in front of the Russian embassy in a protest to urge France to stop Russian gas and fertiliser imports. “For us, France is playing a double game,” said Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France. “Emmanuel Macron embodies this double discourse: he supports Ukraine but encourages French companies to continue trading with Russia.” Greenpeace targeted Macron because he had a particular responsibility, said Julliard. He added that the French president “should be the first” among European leaders to stop trade with Russia. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, France has been one of the most vocal supporters of Kyiv. Macron has also taken a lead in defending Ukraine by forging a coordinated European response after US President Donald Trump rattled the world by directly holding talks with Russia.

The statue was placed in front of the Russian embassy in a protest to urge France to stop Russian gas and fertiliser imports.

Why was French President Macron’s wax figure stolen in Paris?

In Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday (Jun 1), six people were injured as a pro-Palestinian man threw a deadly Molotov cocktail at a peaceful pro-Israel protest.The attack was described as a "targeted terror attack" by FBI director Kash Patel, who said that they were investigating the latest, allegedly antisemitic attack in the United States.Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital.What is the weapon used in the horrific attack? Here's all you need to know.<h2>What are Molotov cocktails?</h2>Molotov cocktail refers to a crude bomb that, like a grenade, has to be physically hurled at a target.It typically consists of a glass bottle filled with a flammable liquid and is fitted with a wick that is set aflame before throwing. A Molotov cocktail bomb is also known as a bottle bomb, a burn bottle, a fire bottle and a poor man's grenade.These bombs are easy to produce and are often used by revolutions and uprisings against the government in various parts of the world.<h2>Why is it called a Molotov cocktail?</h2>The name, as per Britannica, can be traced back to Vyacheslav Molotov, the Soviet Union's foreign minister during and after World War II. However, it must be noted that he was not the inventor. In 1939, Molotov authorised the illegal invasion of Finland during the early days of WW2, thus starting the Russo-Finnish War. The Soviet foreign minister was known to refer to cluster bombs being dropped on Finland as "food parcels" for the starving Finnish population. The resistance then came up with crude bombs made from bottles filled with a mixture of tar, ethanol, and gasoline, stoppered with wicks. In a bit of black humour, Finns christened them “Molotov cocktails”—drinks intended to accompany Molotov’s “food parcels”.

Molotov cocktail refers to a crude bomb that, like a grenade, has to be physically hurled at a target. But what exactly is it? Here's all you need to know.

In Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday (Jun 1), six people were injured as a pro-Palestinian man threw a deadly Molotov cocktail at a peaceful pro-Israel protest. The attack was described as a "targeted terror attack" by FBI director Kash Patel, who said that they were investigating the latest, allegedly antisemitic attack in the United States. Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital. What is the weapon used in the horrific attack? Here's all you need to know. What are Molotov cocktails? Molotov cocktail refers to a crude bomb that, like a grenade, has to be physically hurled at a target. It typically consists of a glass bottle filled with a flammable liquid and is fitted with a wick that is set aflame before throwing. A Molotov cocktail bomb is also known as a bottle bomb, a burn bottle, a fire bottle and a poor man's grenade. These bombs are easy to produce and are often used by revolutions and uprisings against the government in various parts of the world. Why is it called a Molotov cocktail? The name, as per Britannica, can be traced back to Vyacheslav Molotov, the Soviet Union's foreign minister during and after World War II. However, it must be noted that he was not the inventor. In 1939, Molotov authorised the illegal invasion of Finland during the early days of WW2, thus starting the Russo-Finnish War. The Soviet foreign minister was known to refer to cluster bombs being dropped on Finland as "food parcels" for the starving Finnish population. The resistance then came up with crude bombs made from bottles filled with a mixture of tar, ethanol, and gasoline, stoppered with wicks. In a bit of black humour, Finns christened them “Molotov cocktails”—drinks intended to accompany Molotov’s “food parcels”.

Molotov cocktail refers to a crude bomb that, like a grenade, has to be physically hurled at a target. But what exactly is it? Here's all you need to know.

What are Molotov cocktails? All about the ‘poor man’s grenade’ used in Colorado attack

While US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk may have appeared as a dream team, but in a recent interview, he revealed he was not in agreement with every decision made by the administration.&nbsp;&nbsp;In an interview to news outlet CBS, a day before announcing his resignation, Musk said, "I'm a little stuck in a bind, where I'm like, well, I don't wanna, you know, speak up against the administration, but I … also don't wanna take responsibility for everything the administration's doing. So I'm, like, kinda stuck, you know?"&nbsp;He also said, "But it's difficult for me to bring that up in an interview because then it creates a bone of contention."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-would-have-been-extremely-obvious-elon-musk-s-on-reports-of-him-using-drugs-including-ecstasy-psychedelic-mushrooms-1748705919120">'Would have been EXTREMELY obvious...': Elon Musk responds to reports of him using drugs, slams NYT</a>&nbsp;While Trump and Musk seemed like they were working hand in glove towards the aims and aspirations for America. His resignation from DOGE and exit from the Trump administration came as a surprise to many. Rift had begun widening probably after the budget bill passed by House Republicans, which Trump called the 'big, beautiful bill.'While speaking to CBS, Musk said, "I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don't know if it can be both. My personal opinion."&nbsp;And as Trump assumed office, he, along with Musk was keen on slashing jobs and saving America's money. They were on a mission to cut the wasteful expenditure that meant dismantling departments and reducing the workforce.&nbsp;But on May 29, Musk announced that he is ending his 'scheduled time' with the administration. In an X post, he wrote, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."&nbsp;

While US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk may have appeared as a dream team, but in a recent interview, he revealed he was not in agreement with every decision made by the administration. 

While US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk may have appeared as a dream team, but in a recent interview, he revealed he was not in agreement with every decision made by the administration. In an interview to news outlet CBS, a day before announcing his resignation, Musk said, "I'm a little stuck in a bind, where I'm like, well, I don't wanna, you know, speak up against the administration, but I … also don't wanna take responsibility for everything the administration's doing. So I'm, like, kinda stuck, you know?" He also said, "But it's difficult for me to bring that up in an interview because then it creates a bone of contention." Also read: 'Would have been EXTREMELY obvious...': Elon Musk responds to reports of him using drugs, slams NYT While Trump and Musk seemed like they were working hand in glove towards the aims and aspirations for America. His resignation from DOGE and exit from the Trump administration came as a surprise to many. Rift had begun widening probably after the budget bill passed by House Republicans, which Trump called the 'big, beautiful bill.' While speaking to CBS, Musk said, "I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don't know if it can be both. My personal opinion." And as Trump assumed office, he, along with Musk was keen on slashing jobs and saving America's money. They were on a mission to cut the wasteful expenditure that meant dismantling departments and reducing the workforce. But on May 29, Musk announced that he is ending his 'scheduled time' with the administration. In an X post, he wrote, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."

While US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk may have appeared as a dream team, but in a recent interview, he revealed he was not in agreement with every decision made by the administration.&nbsp;

'Little stuck in a bind': Elon Musk reveals he was not okay with everything Trump administration was doing

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (Jun 1) demanded that the central government convene a Parliament session on Operation Sindoor. The Rajya Sabha MP also took a jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to refrain from self-praise.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters, Kharge said that the entire nation supports our armed forces. He added that there should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our enemies. He further stated that no one will speak against the country.&nbsp;“We must know when to speak what. There should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our opponents. All leaders across the country should remain silent regarding matters of national security. It's better to understand what has happened before speaking about it. There should be no election campaign before the delegation reports are out,” Kharge said.&nbsp;Slamming the prime minister, Kharge said, “PM Modi should refrain from giving election speeches. There is no need for self-praise. The entire nation stands with our armed forces. PM Modi had earlier said that he had given full authority to the army, so why is he speaking again now? The Prime Minister should not make self-glorifying speeches. We have said, let's convene Parliament and talk. Even Pakistan has convened its Parliament and is holding discussions. None of us will speak against the nation.”&nbsp;<h2>Congress demands special Parliament session</h2>&nbsp;Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;On Saturday (May 31), Kharge alleged that the government has “misled the nation”, adding that “PM Modi is on an election blitz, taking PERSONAL CREDIT for the valour of our Armed Forces.”“In the wake of the remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in Singapore in an interview, there are some very important questions which need to be asked. These can only be asked if a Special Session of the Parliament is immediately convened. The Modi Govt has misled the nation. The fog of war is now clearing,” the minister wrote on X.&nbsp;“Our IAF pilots were risking their lives fighting the enemy. We have suffered some losses, but our pilots were safe. As per CDS’s interview, ‘we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range.’ We salute their resolute courage and bravery. However, a comprehensive strategic review is the need of the hour. Congress party demands a Comprehensive Review of our Defence Preparedness by an independent expert committee, on the lines of the Kargil Review Committee,” he wrote.

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Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (Jun 1) demanded that the central government convene a Parliament session on Operation Sindoor. The Rajya Sabha MP also took a jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to refrain from self-praise. Speaking to reporters, Kharge said that the entire nation supports our armed forces. He added that there should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our enemies. He further stated that no one will speak against the country. “We must know when to speak what. There should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our opponents. All leaders across the country should remain silent regarding matters of national security. It's better to understand what has happened before speaking about it. There should be no election campaign before the delegation reports are out,” Kharge said. Slamming the prime minister, Kharge said, “PM Modi should refrain from giving election speeches. There is no need for self-praise. The entire nation stands with our armed forces. PM Modi had earlier said that he had given full authority to the army, so why is he speaking again now? The Prime Minister should not make self-glorifying speeches. We have said, let's convene Parliament and talk. Even Pakistan has convened its Parliament and is holding discussions. None of us will speak against the nation.” Congress demands special Parliament session Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan. On Saturday (May 31), Kharge alleged that the government has “misled the nation”, adding that “PM Modi is on an election blitz, taking PERSONAL CREDIT for the valour of our Armed Forces.” “In the wake of the remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in Singapore in an interview, there are some very important questions which need to be asked. These can only be asked if a Special Session of the Parliament is immediately convened. The Modi Govt has misled the nation. The fog of war is now clearing,” the minister wrote on X. “Our IAF pilots were risking their lives fighting the enemy. We have suffered some losses, but our pilots were safe. As per CDS’s interview, ‘we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range.’ We salute their resolute courage and bravery. However, a comprehensive strategic review is the need of the hour. Congress party demands a Comprehensive Review of our Defence Preparedness by an independent expert committee, on the lines of the Kargil Review Committee,” he wrote.

Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan.

Operation Sindoor: Kharge demands special parliament session, asks PM Modi to refrain from ‘self-praise’

A new coronavirus variant, NB.1.8.1, has been classified as "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation (WHO) following a dramatic rise in global cases and hospitalisations.<h2>WHO issues warning</h2>The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nb-1-8-1-lf-7-covid-variants-detected-in-india-reveals-insacog-data-3-infants-test-positive-in-karnataka-1748084179651">NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants detected in India, reveals INSACOG data; 3 infants test positive in Karnataka</a> It has become the dominant strain in China and Hong Kong and has been identified in multiple countries, including popular holiday destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, and Egypt. Cases have also been identified in a number of states in the United States — including New York, California, Arizona, Ohio, Washington, and Rhode Island.<h2>How dangerous is NB. 1.8.1?</h2>WHO, in its report, said that while under monitoring, the variant is deemed to be low-risk. The currently available vaccines "remain effective to this variant against symptomatic and severe disease," it said, despite the increase in cases and hospitalisations.The health body also said that currently there was no indication that the variant could lead to more serious illness than any other COVID-19 variant in circulation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-cases-in-india-rise-to-3-395-four-deaths-recorded-in-24-hours-1748746482442">COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours</a>It also said that despite NB. 1.8.1 getting detected in multiple holiday spots, there was currently no need to restrict travel and trade or close borders.However, the WHO has urged countries to stay alert and adjust their responses as needed."WHO recommends that countries remain vigilant, adapt to evolving epidemiological trends, and leverage COVID-19 management strategies to strengthen systems for all respiratory disease threats. Member States should continue offering COVID-19 vaccines in line with WHO recommendations," it said in an advisory.

The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.

A new coronavirus variant, NB.1.8.1, has been classified as "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation (WHO) following a dramatic rise in global cases and hospitalisations. WHO issues warning The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases. Also read | NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants detected in India, reveals INSACOG data; 3 infants test positive in Karnataka It has become the dominant strain in China and Hong Kong and has been identified in multiple countries, including popular holiday destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, and Egypt. Cases have also been identified in a number of states in the United States — including New York, California, Arizona, Ohio, Washington, and Rhode Island. How dangerous is NB. 1.8.1? WHO, in its report, said that while under monitoring, the variant is deemed to be low-risk. The currently available vaccines "remain effective to this variant against symptomatic and severe disease," it said, despite the increase in cases and hospitalisations. The health body also said that currently there was no indication that the variant could lead to more serious illness than any other COVID-19 variant in circulation. Also read | COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours It also said that despite NB. 1.8.1 getting detected in multiple holiday spots, there was currently no need to restrict travel and trade or close borders. However, the WHO has urged countries to stay alert and adjust their responses as needed. "WHO recommends that countries remain vigilant, adapt to evolving epidemiological trends, and leverage COVID-19 management strategies to strengthen systems for all respiratory disease threats. Member States should continue offering COVID-19 vaccines in line with WHO recommendations," it said in an advisory.

The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.

New COVID-19 variant alert! NB. 1.8.1 under WHO monitoring; becomes dominant strain in China and Hong Kong

Sharmishta Panoli, a Social media influencer was arrested by the Kolkata police from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday (May 30) night. The arrest was made for allegedly uploading a video &nbsp;on social media that had communal overtones.&nbsp;In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor. According to the police, her video “derogatory and disrespectful" in nature was aimed at a particular religious community.&nbsp;Later, Panoli, after facing backlash with many users even writing threatening comments on Instagram, deleted the video social media and issued an apology.&nbsp;However, a complaint had already been lodged against her in Kolkata and notices were issued to her and her family.&nbsp;When repeated attempts to serve legal notices failed, the Kolkata police approached the court and a warrant was issued against Panoli and she was arrested.&nbsp;Panoli was produced before the Alipore CJM Court which sent her to judicial custody for two weeks.&nbsp;Who is Sharmishta Panoli?&nbsp;Sharmishtha Panoli is 22 years of age and studies law at the Pune Law University. She has been active on social media for a while and has a strong following on her Instagram. Her public Instagram handle has over 93k followers.&nbsp;On 14 May 2025, she posted a video in response to a Pakistani social media user questioning India's position on the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people based on their religion.&nbsp;In the clip, that went viral Panoli criticised Bollywood celebrities for remaining silent on Operation Sindoor that India carried out against terror camps in Pakistan.&nbsp;After facing backlash Panoli deleted the video and wrote, “I do hereby tender my UNCONDITIONAL APOLOGY. Whatever was put are my personal feelings and I never intentionally wanted to hurt anybody. So anybody is hurt, I'm sorry… Henceforth, I will be cautious in my public posts.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor.

Sharmishta Panoli, a Social media influencer was arrested by the Kolkata police from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday (May 30) night. The arrest was made for allegedly uploading a video on social media that had communal overtones. In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor. According to the police, her video “derogatory and disrespectful" in nature was aimed at a particular religious community. Later, Panoli, after facing backlash with many users even writing threatening comments on Instagram, deleted the video social media and issued an apology. However, a complaint had already been lodged against her in Kolkata and notices were issued to her and her family. When repeated attempts to serve legal notices failed, the Kolkata police approached the court and a warrant was issued against Panoli and she was arrested. Panoli was produced before the Alipore CJM Court which sent her to judicial custody for two weeks. Who is Sharmishta Panoli? Sharmishtha Panoli is 22 years of age and studies law at the Pune Law University. She has been active on social media for a while and has a strong following on her Instagram. Her public Instagram handle has over 93k followers. On 14 May 2025, she posted a video in response to a Pakistani social media user questioning India's position on the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people based on their religion. In the clip, that went viral Panoli criticised Bollywood celebrities for remaining silent on Operation Sindoor that India carried out against terror camps in Pakistan. After facing backlash Panoli deleted the video and wrote, “I do hereby tender my UNCONDITIONAL APOLOGY. Whatever was put are my personal feelings and I never intentionally wanted to hurt anybody. So anybody is hurt, I'm sorry… Henceforth, I will be cautious in my public posts.”

In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor.

Who is Sharmishta Panoli, the social media influencer arrested for her video on Operation Sindoor?

Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday (May 31) denied the reports claiming that he used ketamine and other drugs extensively during the 2024 campaign trail of US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;This comes after The New York Times reported that drug use by Trump’s close advisor “went well beyond occasional use,” which resulted in bladder problems.Musk accused the media outlet of “lying”, adding that he has acknowledged his use of “prescription ketamine” a few years ago already on social media.&nbsp;Replying to a post on X, the Tesla CEO wrote, “To be clear, I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their a** off.”&nbsp;“I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on X, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven’t taken it since then,” he added.&nbsp;Musk was responding to a post on X that said, “Given Elon Musk’s business track record, any drugs he’s taking should be put in the public’s drinking water.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">😂💯 Also, to be clear, I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their ass off. I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on 𝕏, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven’t taken it since then.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1928894163975631307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>What did report claim?</h2>&nbsp;The tech billionaire has earlier acknowledged the use of ketamine, saying that it was prescribed for depression and was taking it every two weeks. He also suggested that using the drug had a positive impact on his work.&nbsp;In the report, The New York Times claimed that Musk allegedly used substances such as hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy, and ketamine during the presidential campaign of 2024, after which Donald Trump came to power.&nbsp;Reacting to the accusation, Musk responded by saying, “I’m in meetings with dozens to hundreds of people every day and am photographed constantly. If this bs from the NYT were true, it would have been EXTREMELY obvious.”&nbsp;The report came as Musk’s time at the White House as a special employee ended after 130 days. He had been serving as the chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) since the beginning of Trump’s second term in January. Musk has said that he will continue to play the role of Trump’s advisor and will keep visiting DOGE. &nbsp;

The tech billionaire has earlier acknowledged the use of ketamine, saying that it was prescribed for depression and was taking it every two weeks.

Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday (May 31) denied the reports claiming that he used ketamine and other drugs extensively during the 2024 campaign trail of US President Donald Trump. This comes after The New York Times reported that drug use by Trump’s close advisor “went well beyond occasional use,” which resulted in bladder problems. Musk accused the media outlet of “lying”, adding that he has acknowledged his use of “prescription ketamine” a few years ago already on social media. Replying to a post on X, the Tesla CEO wrote, “To be clear, I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their a** off.” “I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on X, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven’t taken it since then,” he added. Musk was responding to a post on X that said, “Given Elon Musk’s business track record, any drugs he’s taking should be put in the public’s drinking water.”

The tech billionaire has earlier acknowledged the use of ketamine, saying that it was prescribed for depression and was taking it every two weeks.

‘Lying their a** off’: Musk says he used ‘prescription ketamine’ amid drug use controversy

Earth might be in danger of getting smacked by another planet in the future. This might be how we all go, according to a new study. Published in the journal Icarus, it states how the study authors created a simulation to understand what a wayward star can do to Earth and the other planets in the solar system.&nbsp;The study states that Earth, Sun and other planets that orbit our star do not exist in a silo. There are billions more stars teeming in the Milky Way. So if a rogue star were to ever brush past the solar system, it could push out planets from their orbits, creating a chaotic scene where they'll crash into each other.&nbsp;In this scenario, another planet can hit Earth out of the solar system, and even the Milky Way, and fling it into deep space, far away from the Sun. No need to mention, life as we know it, will end on the blue planet.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/space-colony-for-humans-universe-earth-mars-1748686888631">A scientist proposed building space colonies for humans in the 1970s. What went wrong?</a>&nbsp;<h2>One planet can trigger death of every planet in the solar system</h2>&nbsp;They admit that stars often move near the solar system without posing any threat. However, things can go awry because of one planet - Mercury. The closest planet to the Sun is prone to instability, and a thrust by a star can make its orbit highly elliptical. This can lead it to crash into either the Sun or Venus.&nbsp;This could trigger a chain reaction, leading one of the planets to crash into Earth.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/asteroid-comet-fireball-meteor-china-maoming-guangdong-1748660740288">Did an asteroid enter Earth over China? Bright fireball and explosion reported in Guangdong</a>&nbsp;<h2>Mercury and Mars would be lost in a violent encounter</h2>The scientists used NASA’s Horizons System to run 2,000 simulations. It tells the exact position of every object in the solar system. They found that alien stars can make the solar system about 50 per cent less stable in the next 5 billion years. There is a 3.9 per cent chance that Pluto would be ejected from the solar system, and Mercury and Mars would be lost.&nbsp;Even though Earth is stable, its orbit will become unstable if a planet crashes into it. In fact, the chances of this happening were found to be hundreds of times more than prior estimates. A stellar flyby would also be extremely violent as compared to an internal event.&nbsp;

Scientists have painted a scary scenario for the solar system, where one passerby might trigger the death of every planet, crushing some and flinging others into deep space.

Earth might be in danger of getting smacked by another planet in the future. This might be how we all go, according to a new study. Published in the journal Icarus, it states how the study authors created a simulation to understand what a wayward star can do to Earth and the other planets in the solar system. The study states that Earth, Sun and other planets that orbit our star do not exist in a silo. There are billions more stars teeming in the Milky Way. So if a rogue star were to ever brush past the solar system, it could push out planets from their orbits, creating a chaotic scene where they'll crash into each other. In this scenario, another planet can hit Earth out of the solar system, and even the Milky Way, and fling it into deep space, far away from the Sun. No need to mention, life as we know it, will end on the blue planet. Also Read: A scientist proposed building space colonies for humans in the 1970s. What went wrong? One planet can trigger death of every planet in the solar system They admit that stars often move near the solar system without posing any threat. However, things can go awry because of one planet - Mercury. The closest planet to the Sun is prone to instability, and a thrust by a star can make its orbit highly elliptical. This can lead it to crash into either the Sun or Venus. This could trigger a chain reaction, leading one of the planets to crash into Earth. Also Read: Did an asteroid enter Earth over China? Bright fireball and explosion reported in Guangdong Mercury and Mars would be lost in a violent encounter The scientists used NASA’s Horizons System to run 2,000 simulations. It tells the exact position of every object in the solar system. They found that alien stars can make the solar system about 50 per cent less stable in the next 5 billion years. There is a 3.9 per cent chance that Pluto would be ejected from the solar system, and Mercury and Mars would be lost. Even though Earth is stable, its orbit will become unstable if a planet crashes into it. In fact, the chances of this happening were found to be hundreds of times more than prior estimates. A stellar flyby would also be extremely violent as compared to an internal event.

Scientists have painted a scary scenario for the solar system, where one passerby might trigger the death of every planet, crushing some and flinging others into deep space.

One planet will trigger the death of everyone in the solar system. A star will aid and abet

Building a space colony complete with everything humans need seems like a piece of science fiction. Today, we see such concepts only in movies. Elon Musk wants to go to Mars, but nobody is talking about building a place high above Earth for humans where they can live just like they do on the blue planet.&nbsp;However, space colonies came extremely close to becoming a reality in the 1970s. According to a BBC report, a scientist named Dr Gerard Kitchen O’Neill prepared a detailed report of giant orbiting habitats as Earth underwent an environmental crisis. His plans included three kilometre-long colonies where tens of thousands of people could live in green areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He even presented the report to American senators, prepared almost 50 years ago at NASA’s Ames Research Centre.<h2>How did the idea of space colony originate?</h2>&nbsp;O’Neill got the idea from a computer simulation called World3 and the 1972 book written by a team of analysts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The researchers stated that Earth cannot sustain a growing population in the long run.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/musk-mars-colony-starship-human-civilisation-world-war-3-1748677966917">'Something crazy, like World War III': Mars will save humans if a catastrophic conflict breaks out, Musk says</a>&nbsp;He proposed the use of recycled products in these colonies, and put all industries and energy-producing units in space to end the problem of pollution on Earth.&nbsp;<h2>Three types of space colonies</h2>&nbsp;O’Neill came up with three types of space colonies. 'Island One' would be a rotating sphere located near the equator, and the colonies would grow with each generation.&nbsp;The second was the "Stanford Torus," similar to the giant wheel-shaped stations we often see in sci-fi movies. It would support about 10,000 people, with flying mirrors reflecting sunlight.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/asteroid-comet-fireball-meteor-china-maoming-guangdong-1748660740288">Did an asteroid enter Earth over China? Bright fireball and explosion reported in Guangdong</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;The third station was the most ambitious one. Called "Island Three", it would comprise two cylinders, each 32km long and 6km in diameter. Both would rotate in the opposite direction to maintain the right orientation to the Sun. A three-land and three-window pattern inside the cylinders would help create day and night. It would rotate 40 times to create gravity like on Earth. People would occupy a large land area, while all the food would be produced in an outer ring.&nbsp;He first wanted to build a colony where humans could live and create a non-polluting power system for Earth. He proposed building giant arrays to harness solar energy and convert it into a microwave beam, which would be further turned into electricity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-pyramids-mysterious-structures-tombs-discovered-underneath-1748592381310">Egypt isn't done! Places for the dead hidden for over 3,000 years now revealed</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;The US Senate Subcommittee on Aerospace Technology and National Needs was presented with the idea in 1976, and the group termed it "feasible".&nbsp;<h2>Space Shuttle problem</h2>&nbsp;However, the problem came down to a launch vehicle. Besides, NASA was not equipped to build a space colony. O’Neill wanted to use the Space Shuttle, which hadn't even taken its first trip. Analyses were conducted to test its feasibility, but nothing materialised, and it later retired.&nbsp;Can humans go back to the drawing board and build space colonies over 50 years after it was first proposed, especially with climate change and global warming becoming a real threat? &nbsp;

Space colonies came extremely close to becoming a reality in the 1970s. However, the plan never reached fruition due to several hurdles.

Building a space colony complete with everything humans need seems like a piece of science fiction. Today, we see such concepts only in movies. Elon Musk wants to go to Mars, but nobody is talking about building a place high above Earth for humans where they can live just like they do on the blue planet. However, space colonies came extremely close to becoming a reality in the 1970s. According to a BBC report, a scientist named Dr Gerard Kitchen O’Neill prepared a detailed report of giant orbiting habitats as Earth underwent an environmental crisis. His plans included three kilometre-long colonies where tens of thousands of people could live in green areas. He even presented the report to American senators, prepared almost 50 years ago at NASA’s Ames Research Centre. How did the idea of space colony originate? O’Neill got the idea from a computer simulation called World3 and the 1972 book written by a team of analysts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The researchers stated that Earth cannot sustain a growing population in the long run. Also Read: 'Something crazy, like World War III': Mars will save humans if a catastrophic conflict breaks out, Musk says He proposed the use of recycled products in these colonies, and put all industries and energy-producing units in space to end the problem of pollution on Earth. Three types of space colonies O’Neill came up with three types of space colonies. 'Island One' would be a rotating sphere located near the equator, and the colonies would grow with each generation. The second was the "Stanford Torus," similar to the giant wheel-shaped stations we often see in sci-fi movies. It would support about 10,000 people, with flying mirrors reflecting sunlight. Also Read: Did an asteroid enter Earth over China? Bright fireball and explosion reported in Guangdong The third station was the most ambitious one. Called "Island Three", it would comprise two cylinders, each 32km long and 6km in diameter. Both would rotate in the opposite direction to maintain the right orientation to the Sun. A three-land and three-window pattern inside the cylinders would help create day and night. It would rotate 40 times to create gravity like on Earth. People would occupy a large land area, while all the food would be produced in an outer ring. He first wanted to build a colony where humans could live and create a non-polluting power system for Earth. He proposed building giant arrays to harness solar energy and convert it into a microwave beam, which would be further turned into electricity. Also Read: Egypt isn't done! Places for the dead hidden for over 3,000 years now revealed The US Senate Subcommittee on Aerospace Technology and National Needs was presented with the idea in 1976, and the group termed it "feasible". Space Shuttle problem However, the problem came down to a launch vehicle. Besides, NASA was not equipped to build a space colony. O’Neill wanted to use the Space Shuttle, which hadn't even taken its first trip. Analyses were conducted to test its feasibility, but nothing materialised, and it later retired. Can humans go back to the drawing board and build space colonies over 50 years after it was first proposed, especially with climate change and global warming becoming a real threat?

Space colonies came extremely close to becoming a reality in the 1970s. However, the plan never reached fruition due to several hurdles.

A scientist proposed building space colonies for humans in the 1970s. What went wrong?

US President Donald Trump has some marital advice for French President Emmanuel Macron, who recently got embroiled in controversy after a video of his wife supposedly slapping him went viral.The video captures French President Emmanuel Macron being "slapped", or rather pushed, in the face by his wife, Brigitte Macron, upon their arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam. The video has garnered significant media attention. It shows Brigitte extending her arms towards Macron's face as they disembarked from their aircraft. Initially, the Élysée Palace dismissed the incident as a light-hearted moment between the couple. President Macron later addressed the media frenzy, describing the interaction as harmless play fighting between spouses.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/french-president-s-hanoi-visit-overshadowed-by-viral-moment-1748319012870">French president's Hanoi visit overshadowed by viral moment</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Macron bitchslapped by 72-year-old wife Brigitte...his people claim it was a playful not angry slap <a href="https://t.co/3d15JVZFst">pic.twitter.com/3d15JVZFst</a>&mdash; Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RitaPanahi/status/1926952721652793459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What advice did Trump give Macron?</h2>In response to the viral video, US President Donald Trump offered a humorous take. During the send-off press conference for Elon Musk, a Fox News correspondent asked Trump if he had any "world leader-to-world leader marital advice" for Macron. Trump, who has plenty of marital experience under his belt — he has been married three times — quipped: "Make sure the door remains closed"."That was not good," Trump said to laughter in the Oval Office.Trump then revealed that he had talked to Macron after the plane incident."I spoke to him," he said, adding, "He's fine. They're fine"."They're two really good people. I know him very well, and I don't know what that was all about," added Trump as he chose his words carefully."But I know him very well, and they're fine," he added.<h2>Elon Musk's black eye</h2>Musk, who was supporting a black eye himself, interjected into the conversation, saying, "I know a little shiner here". He later revealed that the injury happened when he was "horsing around with Little X" his son.

During the send-off press conference for Elon Musk, Trump was asked if he had any "world leader-to-world leader marital advice" for Macron. Trump, who has plenty of marital experience under his belt — he has been married three times — quipped: "Make sure the door remains closed".

US President Donald Trump has some marital advice for French President Emmanuel Macron, who recently got embroiled in controversy after a video of his wife supposedly slapping him went viral. The video captures French President Emmanuel Macron being "slapped", or rather pushed, in the face by his wife, Brigitte Macron, upon their arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam. The video has garnered significant media attention. It shows Brigitte extending her arms towards Macron's face as they disembarked from their aircraft. Initially, the Élysée Palace dismissed the incident as a light-hearted moment between the couple. President Macron later addressed the media frenzy, describing the interaction as harmless play fighting between spouses. Also read | French president's Hanoi visit overshadowed by viral moment

During the send-off press conference for Elon Musk, Trump was asked if he had any "world leader-to-world leader marital advice" for Macron. Trump, who has plenty of marital experience under his belt — he has been married three times — quipped: "Make sure the door remains closed".

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One planet will trigger the death of everyone in the solar system. A star will aid and abet

A scientist proposed building space colonies for humans in the 1970s. What went wrong?

Donald Trump gives French President Emmanuel Macron marital advice after viral slap video: 'Make sure...'