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<p>Days after a 10-year-old girl went missing in dense woods in the US state of&nbsp;Louisiana&nbsp;after sleepwalking, was found safe with the help of a thermal-imaging drone on September 15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The community was trying to find Peyton Saintignan with the help of Louisiana State Police when she went missing, and one such volunteer named Josh Klober, the drone operator wanted to help and came up with the idea of locating the girl with the help of a drone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Travelling 40 miles from his home in Arkansas, Klober arrived on September 15 with a drone equipped with thermal imaging capabilities from his company, Drone Management Services LLC, and started scanning the area.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, massive searches were launched to find the girl. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said that when his office was notified, "family and neighbours had already been looking for her about an hour" before the sheriff, Louisiana State Police and hundreds of volunteers joined in to find the missing child.</p>

<p>A trail camera used by hunters deep in the wilderness snapped a picture of the 10-year-old and the search and rescue team started looking for her.</p>

<p>Klober, on the other hand, set up his gear with the help of the sheriff’s department, including a generator and a large flat-screen TV before launching his drone into the woods.</p>

<p>The drone located Peyton all curled up in the fetal position on the ground in thick woods about 20 minutes after Klober’s drone took flight.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“We saw the purple and white pajamas that she had been wearing,” Klober told local media.</p>

<p>“She was laying there. She wasn’t moving and everybody was just kind of holding their breath.”</p>

<p>Officials were able to direct rescuers to her location, and moments later, around 11:00 pm (local time), the sleepwalking child was woken up by her best friend’s dad and taken to safety.</p>

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<p>Peyton walked over 1.5 miles from her home when she was found, as per the police. Parker said it was "truly a miracle" that the 10-year-old was unharmed when she was found.</p>

<p>“Other than some mosquito bites, she was perfect,” Parker said.</p>

<p>First responders and Child Protective Services did her thorough check-up before returning home. The girl was a known sleepwalker, as per the family, but this was the first time that she left her home while doing so.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Days after a 10-year-old girl went missing in dense woods in the US state of Louisiana after sleepwalking, was found safe with the help of a thermal-imaging drone on September 15.

Days after a 10-year-old girl went missing in dense woods in the US state of Louisiana after sleepwalking, was found safe with the help of a thermal-imaging drone on September 15. The community was trying to find Peyton Saintignan with the help of Louisiana State Police when she went missing, and one such volunteer named Josh Klober, the drone operator wanted to help and came up with the idea of locating the girl with the help of a drone. Travelling 40 miles from his home in Arkansas, Klober arrived on September 15 with a drone equipped with thermal imaging capabilities from his company, Drone Management Services LLC, and started scanning the area. Also Read | Drone captures Chinese rocket exploding while attempting to make vertical landing Meanwhile, massive searches were launched to find the girl. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said that when his office was notified, "family and neighbours had already been looking for her about an hour" before the sheriff, Louisiana State Police and hundreds of volunteers joined in to find the missing child. A trail camera used by hunters deep in the wilderness snapped a picture of the 10-year-old and the search and rescue team started looking for her. Klober, on the other hand, set up his gear with the help of the sheriff’s department, including a generator and a large flat-screen TV before launching his drone into the woods. The drone located Peyton all curled up in the fetal position on the ground in thick woods about 20 minutes after Klober’s drone took flight. “We saw the purple and white pajamas that she had been wearing,” Klober told local media. “She was laying there. She wasn’t moving and everybody was just kind of holding their breath.” Officials were able to direct rescuers to her location, and moments later, around 11:00 pm (local time), the sleepwalking child was woken up by her best friend’s dad and taken to safety. Also Read | What is 'sleepmaxxing', the viral wellness trend everyone talking about? Peyton walked over 1.5 miles from her home when she was found, as per the police. Parker said it was "truly a miracle" that the 10-year-old was unharmed when she was found. “Other than some mosquito bites, she was perfect,” Parker said. First responders and Child Protective Services did her thorough check-up before returning home. The girl was a known sleepwalker, as per the family, but this was the first time that she left her home while doing so. (With inputs from agencies)

'Truly a miracle': Drone helps locate girl, 10, who went missing while sleepwalking in Louisiana

<p>In today's lifestyle, getting proper sleep is becoming a challenge increasingly. The digital era of social media and unrealistic productivity expectations have resulted in many people suffering to get quality sleep at night. The common lack of sleep among many people has led to the "sleepmaxxing" trend, which has gone viral on social media.</p>

<p>In India, 61 per cent of people sleep less than six hours a night, according to a recent data. While people are struggling with sleep disorders due to academic pressure, work stress, and insomnia, influencers have started promoting the "sleepmaxxing" trend that aims to promote relaxation and a better night's sleep.</p>

<h2>What is sleepmaxxing?</h2>

<p>The sleepmaxxing trend involves achieving "perfect sleep" by eliminating any distractions. Sleepmaxxers, people who practice this method, use various products or supplements to enhance their sleep quality. These may include sleep trackers, chin straps, mouth tape, and magnesium foot spray.</p>

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<p>Many influencers have promoted this trend on social media, often endorsing products used to improve sleep quality. Amid several people struggling to get desired sleep, this trend has gone viral, and so have the sleep aid markets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, it is estimated that the Indian sleep aid market would generate a revenue of $28 million by 2024, while the United States where sleepmaxxing originated would make $32,024 million.</p>

<h2>Effects of sleep deprivation</h2>

<p>Lack of sleep is often the cause of many health problems. It can lead to chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and mental health illnesses.</p>

<p>In today's fast-moving life, many fail to get proper sleep, despite knowing the importance of it. Factors such as increased screen time and lack of physical activity have contributed to more people having sleep issues.</p>

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<h2>What do experts say about sleepmaxxing?</h2>

<p>While sleepmaxxing aims to improve sleep quality, it may have the opposite effect on some people. It can result in orthosomnia, which is a term to describe an obsessive pursuit of achieving the perfect sleep. It results in anxiety and stress among people and worsens sleep quality.</p>

<p>Some experts also worry this trend is creating increased dependency on technology and devices to achieve proper sleep instead of benefiting individuals.</p>

<p>"Probably none of these are going to help you get a better night's sleep. It's most important that you're comfortable. So if some of these things help you feel more comfortable, great,'' Vanessa Hill, a behavioural sleep scientist at the Appleton Institute, told NYT.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In today's lifestyle, getting proper sleep is becoming a challenge increasingly. The digital era of social media and unrealistic productivity expectations have resulted in many people suffering to get quality sleep at night.

In today's lifestyle, getting proper sleep is becoming a challenge increasingly. The digital era of social media and unrealistic productivity expectations have resulted in many people suffering to get quality sleep at night. The common lack of sleep among many people has led to the "sleepmaxxing" trend, which has gone viral on social media. In India, 61 per cent of people sleep less than six hours a night, according to a recent data. While people are struggling with sleep disorders due to academic pressure, work stress, and insomnia, influencers have started promoting the "sleepmaxxing" trend that aims to promote relaxation and a better night's sleep. What is sleepmaxxing? The sleepmaxxing trend involves achieving "perfect sleep" by eliminating any distractions. Sleepmaxxers, people who practice this method, use various products or supplements to enhance their sleep quality. These may include sleep trackers, chin straps, mouth tape, and magnesium foot spray. Also read | Neurosurgeon says he reached 'heaven', saw 'Om' while in coma, shares proof of it being real Many influencers have promoted this trend on social media, often endorsing products used to improve sleep quality. Amid several people struggling to get desired sleep, this trend has gone viral, and so have the sleep aid markets. According to reports, it is estimated that the Indian sleep aid market would generate a revenue of $28 million by 2024, while the United States where sleepmaxxing originated would make $32,024 million. Effects of sleep deprivation Lack of sleep is often the cause of many health problems. It can lead to chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and mental health illnesses. In today's fast-moving life, many fail to get proper sleep, despite knowing the importance of it. Factors such as increased screen time and lack of physical activity have contributed to more people having sleep issues. Also read | Got a fussy-eating child? You may be part of the cause, as genetics plays a huge role in it What do experts say about sleepmaxxing? While sleepmaxxing aims to improve sleep quality, it may have the opposite effect on some people. It can result in orthosomnia, which is a term to describe an obsessive pursuit of achieving the perfect sleep. It results in anxiety and stress among people and worsens sleep quality. Some experts also worry this trend is creating increased dependency on technology and devices to achieve proper sleep instead of benefiting individuals. "Probably none of these are going to help you get a better night's sleep. It's most important that you're comfortable. So if some of these things help you feel more comfortable, great,'' Vanessa Hill, a behavioural sleep scientist at the Appleton Institute, told NYT. (With inputs from agencies)

What is 'sleepmaxxing', the viral wellness trend everyone is talking about?

<p>California Mega Millions is one of the most popular lotteries in the United States. It is a multi-state draw game played in 45 states along with the District of Colombia and the Virgin Islands.</p>

<p>First started in 1996 in 6 US states, the lottery has become more popular over the years. In 2013, Mega Million relaunched and became the first jackpot offering second-tier prizes of up to $5 million.</p>

<p>As the chances of winning this lottery are very slim, the grand prize keeps on growing until a winner is declared. The largest jackpot ever won in the Mega Million history was worth $1.602 billion from a single ticket in Florida in August 2023.</p>

<h2>How to play Mega Millions?</h2>

<p><strong>Ticket purchase:</strong>&nbsp;The Mega Millions lottery ticket can be purchased for $2 from any Lottery retailer. Usually, they can be found at grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations and some airport terminals.</p>

<p><strong>Pick numbers:</strong> Players pick five numbers between 1 and 70, and a Mega number between 1 and 25. The numbers can also be picked using a randomiser. Once the playslip is printed, it cannot be cancelled or refunded.</p>

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<p><strong>Megaplier:</strong> Players can also add a "Megaplier" for $1 to increase the amount of non-jackpot prize winnings by two, three, four, or five times. Megaplier is drawn before the numbers for Mega Millions are drawn.</p>

<p><strong>Draws frequency:</strong> Mega Million draw entries close at 7:45 pm Pacific Time on Tuesday and Friday, and the draws occur at 8 pm.</p>

<p><strong>Winning:</strong> Mega Millions draws nine winning balls. The winning amount depends on how many numbers on your ticket match with the ones drawn. The players can also use the Lottery website and mobile application to check the winning numbers.</p>

<h2>What are the odds of winning the lottery?</h2>

<p><strong>Odds:</strong> Chances of winning the Mega Million jackpot are very rare with a probability of 1 in 302,575,350, according to the lottery. While the odds of winning a smaller prize of $1 million are 1 in 12,607,306. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.</p>

<p><strong>Prize:</strong> The Mega Millions jackpot prize has often reached over $1 billion, which has attracted many players over the years even when the odds of winning remain low.</p>

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<h2>How to claim the prize?</h2>

<p><strong>Duration:</strong> The Mega Millions lottery prize can be claimed within 180 days from the draw that won you the prize. However, the Mega Million Jackpot prize can be claimed up to a year from the draw date.</p>

<p><strong>Prizes up to $599:</strong> The prize must be claimed in the same state the ticket was purchased. Prizes worth up to $599 can be collected from any Lottery retail location.</p>

<p><strong>Prizes above&nbsp;$599:</strong> If your winning amount is more than $599, you can collect the prize from any Lottery District Office or by mail. The winner has to fill out a Claim Form which is available at any Lottery retail location, District Office or download online. The filled Claim Form and lottery ticket are required to collect the prize.</p>

<p><strong>Prize collection:</strong> The winners can opt to receive the prize money in two options. The first option allows them to claim the prize in 30 annual instalments. The second option offered by Mega Millions allows winners to claim the money in a single cash payment, however, it must be claimed within 60 days after the payment is authorised by the Lottery.</p>

<h2>What other options does Mega Millions offer?</h2>

<p><strong>Advance Play:</strong> Mega Millions offers an Advance Play option for players, which lets them play multiple draws with one purchase. The players having this option can play up to 10 draws.</p>

<p><strong>Group play:</strong> Mega Million also allows group play and multiple ownership claims. It allows up to 100 people to claim the reward.</p>

<p>For recent updates regarding the Mega Millions jackpot, visit the official website of the California Lottery.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


California Mega Millions is one of the most popular lotteries in the United States. It is a multi-state draw game played in 45 states along with the District of Colombia and the Virgin Islands.

California Mega Millions is one of the most popular lotteries in the United States. It is a multi-state draw game played in 45 states along with the District of Colombia and the Virgin Islands. First started in 1996 in 6 US states, the lottery has become more popular over the years. In 2013, Mega Million relaunched and became the first jackpot offering second-tier prizes of up to $5 million. As the chances of winning this lottery are very slim, the grand prize keeps on growing until a winner is declared. The largest jackpot ever won in the Mega Million history was worth $1.602 billion from a single ticket in Florida in August 2023. How to play Mega Millions? Ticket purchase: The Mega Millions lottery ticket can be purchased for $2 from any Lottery retailer. Usually, they can be found at grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations and some airport terminals. Pick numbers: Players pick five numbers between 1 and 70, and a Mega number between 1 and 25. The numbers can also be picked using a randomiser. Once the playslip is printed, it cannot be cancelled or refunded. Also read | Donald Trump warns: ‘200% tariff’ if John Deere shifts production to Mexico Megaplier: Players can also add a "Megaplier" for $1 to increase the amount of non-jackpot prize winnings by two, three, four, or five times. Megaplier is drawn before the numbers for Mega Millions are drawn. Draws frequency: Mega Million draw entries close at 7:45 pm Pacific Time on Tuesday and Friday, and the draws occur at 8 pm. Winning: Mega Millions draws nine winning balls. The winning amount depends on how many numbers on your ticket match with the ones drawn. The players can also use the Lottery website and mobile application to check the winning numbers. What are the odds of winning the lottery? Odds: Chances of winning the Mega Million jackpot are very rare with a probability of 1 in 302,575,350, according to the lottery. While the odds of winning a smaller prize of $1 million are 1 in 12,607,306. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24. Prize: The Mega Millions jackpot prize has often reached over $1 billion, which has attracted many players over the years even when the odds of winning remain low. Also read | Boeing union hits out over 'final' 30% pay rise offer How to claim the prize? Duration: The Mega Millions lottery prize can be claimed within 180 days from the draw that won you the prize. However, the Mega Million Jackpot prize can be claimed up to a year from the draw date. Prizes up to $599: The prize must be claimed in the same state the ticket was purchased. Prizes worth up to $599 can be collected from any Lottery retail location. Prizes above $599: If your winning amount is more than $599, you can collect the prize from any Lottery District Office or by mail. The winner has to fill out a Claim Form which is available at any Lottery retail location, District Office or download online. The filled Claim Form and lottery ticket are required to collect the prize. Prize collection: The winners can opt to receive the prize money in two options. The first option allows them to claim the prize in 30 annual instalments. The second option offered by Mega Millions allows winners to claim the money in a single cash payment, however, it must be claimed within 60 days after the payment is authorised by the Lottery. What other options does Mega Millions offer? Advance Play: Mega Millions offers an Advance Play option for players, which lets them play multiple draws with one purchase. The players having this option can play up to 10 draws. Group play: Mega Million also allows group play and multiple ownership claims. It allows up to 100 people to claim the reward. For recent updates regarding the Mega Millions jackpot, visit the official website of the California Lottery. (With inputs from agencies)

California Lottery Mega Millions: All You Need to Know

<p>A family in Los Angeles has an unwanted visitor who comes to their home every morning to sleep after a tiring night. Bob and Susan Nesler have a black bear living in the crawlspace of their home for two weeks now. They live in the San Gabriel Valley foothills and have even named the bear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NBC, ABC and Northern News reported that the bear has been living in a hole he dug in the house's porch. The bear, named "Junior" by Bob and Susa, leaves every night to look for food and then returns in the morning. It goes into the space he has created for himself and naps away.</p>

<p>"Apparently he leaves to go out on the town in the evening, and then he comes back about 5:30 in the morning," Bob told ABC 7.</p>

<p>The couple says that he hasn't harmed them but they are looking at ways to get rid of him since he might prove to be a danger to someone else.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That's his den right now. We gotta get him out of there because, you know, I think we'd be held responsible if anybody got hurt, but he hasn't bothered us in any way," he said.</p>

<p>They even have some pictures of him who has been snapped by a motion-activated camera installed by California Fish and Wildlife agents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bob further said that they are not scared of "Junior" since bears are not dangerous unless you are a "trash can". &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>However, one thing that does bother them is the "piles of scat", or poop in common language, he leaves around the house.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The couple say they are used to wildlife roaming in their area and have seen all sorts of animals. “We get bears, coyotes. I had a rabbit shoot through the yard, followed by a bobcat,” Susan told Northern News.</p>

<p>Bob understands that the bear just needed "a place to make into a den". “He’s just an old bear," he told Northern News.</p>

<p>A retired Hollywood animator who once worked on Yogi Bear, Bob is using the photos he has of Junior to create sketches of the bear, ABC 7 reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple is in no hurry to get him removed from their premises and doesn't want him to be harmed in any way while doing so.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the name of the species, black bears can have brown and even blonde coats. Junior has a brown coat.<br />
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A family in Los Angeles has an unwanted visitor who comes to their home every morning to sleep after a tiring night. Bob and Susan Nesler have a black bear living in the crawlspace of their home for two weeks now.

A family in Los Angeles has an unwanted visitor who comes to their home every morning to sleep after a tiring night. Bob and Susan Nesler have a black bear living in the crawlspace of their home for two weeks now. They live in the San Gabriel Valley foothills and have even named the bear. NBC, ABC and Northern News reported that the bear has been living in a hole he dug in the house's porch. The bear, named "Junior" by Bob and Susa, leaves every night to look for food and then returns in the morning. It goes into the space he has created for himself and naps away. "Apparently he leaves to go out on the town in the evening, and then he comes back about 5:30 in the morning," Bob told ABC 7. The couple says that he hasn't harmed them but they are looking at ways to get rid of him since he might prove to be a danger to someone else. "That's his den right now. We gotta get him out of there because, you know, I think we'd be held responsible if anybody got hurt, but he hasn't bothered us in any way," he said. They even have some pictures of him who has been snapped by a motion-activated camera installed by California Fish and Wildlife agents. Bob further said that they are not scared of "Junior" since bears are not dangerous unless you are a "trash can". However, one thing that does bother them is the "piles of scat", or poop in common language, he leaves around the house. Also Read: Scientists discover new species of rare ghost shark in New Zealand waters The couple say they are used to wildlife roaming in their area and have seen all sorts of animals. “We get bears, coyotes. I had a rabbit shoot through the yard, followed by a bobcat,” Susan told Northern News. Bob understands that the bear just needed "a place to make into a den". “He’s just an old bear," he told Northern News. A retired Hollywood animator who once worked on Yogi Bear, Bob is using the photos he has of Junior to create sketches of the bear, ABC 7 reported. The couple is in no hurry to get him removed from their premises and doesn't want him to be harmed in any way while doing so. Despite the name of the species, black bears can have brown and even blonde coats. Junior has a brown coat.

Black bear makes LA home his den, sleeps and poops around; couple names him

<p>Looks like caring for two Chinese pandas from China has become a 'weighty issue' for Finland due to financial constraints. The Nordic nation is going to return Lumi and Pyry, the two giant pandas it had received from China as part of the Asian nation's so-called panda diplomacy.</p>

<p>The cuddly animals housed at Ahtari Zoo, which is a private institution, will be sent back to China in November, eight years ahead of when they were supposed to be returned.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Heartwarming footage offers glimpses of bonds between Panda mom &amp; cubs</strong></p>

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<p>The pandas were transported to Finland in January 2018 some months after Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the country.</p>

<p>Agreements signed at the time to improve bilateral ties included one to protect the pandas.</p>

<p><a href="https://wionews.com/world/us-china-panda-diplomacy-reignites-as-beijing-plans-to-send-pandas-to-san-diego-692617"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US-China panda diplomacy back on track as Beijing plans to send pandas to San Diego</strong></a></p>

<p>The animals were supposed to be in Finland for 15 years as per the agreement.</p>

<p>Finland is going through a cost of living crisis and inflation, which seem to have made it difficult for the zoo to care for the animals.</p>

<p>Reports cited Ahtari Zoo board's chairperson Risto Sivonen as saying that some 8 million euros, or $8.92 mn, were spent on making the proper habitat for the pandas in the facility.</p>

<p>The maintenance cost for the animals ran into 1.5 million euros, according to Sivonen, including money paid to China as preservation fees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pandas were expected to be crowd pullers, but as the Covid pandemic hit in 2020, Finland's tourism sector was hit hard. The zoo found it difficult to care for the animals as the cost of operations went up.</p>

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<p>The government did not provide funds despite requests in 2023 from the zoo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now the Chinese have agreed to take the pandas back, Sivonen stated.</p>

<p>Terming the planned return of the pandas as a business decision, Finland’s foreign ministry said it will not affect bilateral ties.</p>

<p>The Chinese embassy in Helsinki said the decision on the return of the pandas was taken amicably.</p>

<p>Despite efforts by China to aid the zoo, the two countries in the end jointly concluded after friendly consultations to return the pandas, it said in a statement to Reuters news agency.</p>

<p>Before they return to China, the animals will now go through a month of quarantine.</p>

<p>As part of its panda diplomacy, China had loaned several giant pandas to different countries. This is part of conservation efforts of the species that has a dwindling population.</p>

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Looks like caring for two Chinese pandas from China has become a 'weighty issue' for Finland due to financial constraints. The Nordic nation is going to return Lumi and Pyry, the two giant pandas it had received from China as part of the Asian nation's so-called panda diplomacy.

Looks like caring for two Chinese pandas from China has become a 'weighty issue' for Finland due to financial constraints. The Nordic nation is going to return Lumi and Pyry, the two giant pandas it had received from China as part of the Asian nation's so-called panda diplomacy. The cuddly animals housed at Ahtari Zoo, which is a private institution, will be sent back to China in November, eight years ahead of when they were supposed to be returned. Watch: Heartwarming footage offers glimpses of bonds between Panda mom & cubs × The pandas were transported to Finland in January 2018 some months after Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the country. Agreements signed at the time to improve bilateral ties included one to protect the pandas. Also read: US-China panda diplomacy back on track as Beijing plans to send pandas to San Diego The animals were supposed to be in Finland for 15 years as per the agreement. Finland is going through a cost of living crisis and inflation, which seem to have made it difficult for the zoo to care for the animals. Reports cited Ahtari Zoo board's chairperson Risto Sivonen as saying that some 8 million euros, or $8.92 mn, were spent on making the proper habitat for the pandas in the facility. The maintenance cost for the animals ran into 1.5 million euros, according to Sivonen, including money paid to China as preservation fees. The pandas were expected to be crowd pullers, but as the Covid pandemic hit in 2020, Finland's tourism sector was hit hard. The zoo found it difficult to care for the animals as the cost of operations went up. Also read: Taiwan Zoo puts two fat pandas on special diet, exercise routine The government did not provide funds despite requests in 2023 from the zoo. Now the Chinese have agreed to take the pandas back, Sivonen stated. Terming the planned return of the pandas as a business decision, Finland’s foreign ministry said it will not affect bilateral ties. The Chinese embassy in Helsinki said the decision on the return of the pandas was taken amicably. Despite efforts by China to aid the zoo, the two countries in the end jointly concluded after friendly consultations to return the pandas, it said in a statement to Reuters news agency. Before they return to China, the animals will now go through a month of quarantine. As part of its panda diplomacy, China had loaned several giant pandas to different countries. This is part of conservation efforts of the species that has a dwindling population. (With inputs from agencies)

Finland to send back to China two giant pandas many years ahead of schedule because of this reason

<p>The nude picture row involving Robert F Kennedy Jr took another curious turn, with the now-former US presidential contender's camp indicating that he may sue over explicit pictures sent to him by the journalist Olivia Nuzzi.</p>

<p>New York Post, which first reported this possibility, said that RFK Jr tried to block Nuzzi's number "but was tricked into unblocking."</p>

<p>It quoted Gavin de Becker, hired by the politician to investigate the matter, as saying that the whole thing had "nothing to do with romance," and he was "being chased by porn".</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US: RFK Jr. drops out of Presidential race, speculation swirls over alliance with Trump</strong></p>

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<p>New York Magazine placed on leave Olivia Nuzzi, 31, who admitted to have had a sexting relationship with a subject of her reporting, without naming RFK Jr.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, RFK Jr had reportedly bragged in the past about being in possession of Nuzzi's nudes.</p>

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<p>Nuzzi, later when confronted by her boss about the rumours in this regard, said she had a non-physical, sexting relationship with RFK Jr, according to reports.</p>

<p>RFK Jr's wife Cheryl Hines was seen without her wedding ring, and is seething at the Nuzzi affair, but is yet to issue a public statement, said the reports.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/robert-f-kennedy-jr-had-sexting-affair-with-reporter-who-allegedly-sent-him-nudes-report-760703">Also read:&nbsp;Olivia Nuzzi allegedly sent nudes to Robert F Kennedy Jr during 'sexting' affair: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Jessica Read Kraus, a mutual acquaintance of both RFK Jr and Nuzzi, wrote in a blog post that Nuzzi sent him "racy messages" after he first blocked her after her apparent flirting two weeks into writing a profile of him for the magazine.</p>

<p>Nuzzi then sent him an email asking him to unblock her so that she could share information about an adverse article being written against him, wrote Kraus in her blog on Substack titled 'The Talented Ms Nuzzi'.</p>

<p>"Once unblocked, she bombarded him with increasingly pornographic photos and videos that he found difficult to resist," Kraus wrote.<br />
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The nude picture row involving Robert F Kennedy Jr took another curious turn, with the now-former US presidential contender's camp indicating that he may sue over explicit pictures sent to him by the journalist Olivia Nuzzi.

The nude picture row involving Robert F Kennedy Jr took another curious turn, with the now-former US presidential contender's camp indicating that he may sue over explicit pictures sent to him by the journalist Olivia Nuzzi. New York Post, which first reported this possibility, said that RFK Jr tried to block Nuzzi's number "but was tricked into unblocking." It quoted Gavin de Becker, hired by the politician to investigate the matter, as saying that the whole thing had "nothing to do with romance," and he was "being chased by porn". Watch: US: RFK Jr. drops out of Presidential race, speculation swirls over alliance with Trump × New York Magazine placed on leave Olivia Nuzzi, 31, who admitted to have had a sexting relationship with a subject of her reporting, without naming RFK Jr. Interestingly, RFK Jr had reportedly bragged in the past about being in possession of Nuzzi's nudes. Also read: RFK Jr allegedly bragged about having intimate photos of US journalist: Reports Nuzzi, later when confronted by her boss about the rumours in this regard, said she had a non-physical, sexting relationship with RFK Jr, according to reports. RFK Jr's wife Cheryl Hines was seen without her wedding ring, and is seething at the Nuzzi affair, but is yet to issue a public statement, said the reports. Also read: Olivia Nuzzi allegedly sent nudes to Robert F Kennedy Jr during 'sexting' affair: Report Jessica Read Kraus, a mutual acquaintance of both RFK Jr and Nuzzi, wrote in a blog post that Nuzzi sent him "racy messages" after he first blocked her after her apparent flirting two weeks into writing a profile of him for the magazine. Nuzzi then sent him an email asking him to unblock her so that she could share information about an adverse article being written against him, wrote Kraus in her blog on Substack titled 'The Talented Ms Nuzzi'. "Once unblocked, she bombarded him with increasingly pornographic photos and videos that he found difficult to resist," Kraus wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Robert F Kennedy Jr nude pics row: Politician was 'chased by porn,' may sue over Olivia Nuzzi sexting

<p>Antibiotics distributed to government hospitals in the western Indian city of Nagpur were nothing but talcum powder mixed with starch, a 1,200-page chargesheet filed in the spurious drugs supply case unearthed last year has revealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the chargesheet, the counterfeit antibiotics were made in a Haridwar-based laboratory of veterinary medicines. The fake medicines were supplied across India, including hospitals in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The money to buy the fake medicines came from hawala channels that the racketeers used to transfer hundreds&nbsp;of thousands of dollars from Mumbai to Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An individual named Hemant Muley has been registered as the main offender as he participated in the tender to supply fake medicines. Apart from him,&nbsp;Mihir Trivedi and Vijay Chaudhury have also been charged with the latter already in jail for another fraud case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chaudhury later named Saharanpur-based Robin Taneja alias Himanshu and Raman Taneja as his compadre in the operation.</p>

<p>"We reached the Haridwar veterinary laboratory of Amit Dhiman after the Taneja brothers named him. Dhiman was in jail after being arrested by Uttarakhand STF. He was later arrested in our case too," said IPS officer Anil Mhaske.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>How was the fake medicine case busted?</strong></h2>

<p>The state Food and Drug Administration (FDA) busted the racket in December 2023 when&nbsp;around 21,600 Ciprofloxacin 500mg tablets were confiscated&nbsp;from the medicine stores under the Nagpur Civil Surgeon at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH).</p>

<p>“The samples were sent to the government laboratory for testing, and the results indicated a complete absence of medicinal value in the tablets. In response to the findings, we conducted a raid at the government store at IGGMC and seized a stock of 21,600 tablets,” the FDA said back then.&nbsp;</p>

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The antibiotic tablets, intended for treating bacterial infections from urinary tract infections to pneumonia, were distributed in 2022 and 2023 in government-run civil hospitals across the district.</p>

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Antibiotics distributed to government hospitals in the western Indian city of Nagpur were nothing but talcum powder mixed with starch, a 1,200-page chargesheet filed in the spurious drugs supply case unearthed last year has revealed.

Antibiotics distributed to government hospitals in the western Indian city of Nagpur were nothing but talcum powder mixed with starch, a 1,200-page chargesheet filed in the spurious drugs supply case unearthed last year has revealed. According to the chargesheet, the counterfeit antibiotics were made in a Haridwar-based laboratory of veterinary medicines. The fake medicines were supplied across India, including hospitals in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The money to buy the fake medicines came from hawala channels that the racketeers used to transfer hundreds of thousands of dollars from Mumbai to Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. An individual named Hemant Muley has been registered as the main offender as he participated in the tender to supply fake medicines. Apart from him, Mihir Trivedi and Vijay Chaudhury have also been charged with the latter already in jail for another fraud case. Chaudhury later named Saharanpur-based Robin Taneja alias Himanshu and Raman Taneja as his compadre in the operation. "We reached the Haridwar veterinary laboratory of Amit Dhiman after the Taneja brothers named him. Dhiman was in jail after being arrested by Uttarakhand STF. He was later arrested in our case too," said IPS officer Anil Mhaske. Watch | Lab grown superbug to treat sewage water in Australia How was the fake medicine case busted? The state Food and Drug Administration (FDA) busted the racket in December 2023 when around 21,600 Ciprofloxacin 500mg tablets were confiscated from the medicine stores under the Nagpur Civil Surgeon at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH). “The samples were sent to the government laboratory for testing, and the results indicated a complete absence of medicinal value in the tablets. In response to the findings, we conducted a raid at the government store at IGGMC and seized a stock of 21,600 tablets,” the FDA said back then. Also read | Alarming presence of superbugs in 21 top Indian hospitals, reveals ICMR report The antibiotic tablets, intended for treating bacterial infections from urinary tract infections to pneumonia, were distributed in 2022 and 2023 in government-run civil hospitals across the district. (With inputs from agencies)

Talcum powder mixed with starch used in antibiotics supplied to Indian government hospitals

<p>Passengers travelling on United Airlines flight 923 from Los Angeles to London on Sunday were allegedly threatened to be removed from the flight if three of them did not give up their business class seats and moved to extra legroom coach.</p>

<p>As per reports, due to a problem in the onboard crew bunk facilities, the airline wanted three of the Polaris Business class cabin seats. As per both FAA guidelines and the United flight attendant contract, the crew must be able to get ample rest on a long-haul flight to be able to attend to critical phases of the flight. Since the flight was ten and a half hours long, the crew asked for volunteers who could vacate the seats</p>

<p>A passenger told PYOK that gate agents informed the passengers that crew rest areas were inoperational due to a problem and the maintenance personnel hadn't been able to fix it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Normally, in such cases, airlines block out seats in a Business Class cabin where there are fully lay-flat seats where the crew can get "horizontal" rest on overnight flights.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, in this case, passengers had already boarded the flight by the time the engineers noted that the problems with the bunk area could not be fixed. There were no spare seats so gate agents got on and asked passengers to volunteer. They offered them $1,500 in travel credits plus 75,000 miles for the inconvenience.</p>

<p>But no one volunteered and so they warned everyone that the entire plane would be deplaned if no one came forward.</p>

<p>One of the passengers told View from the Wings that this “came across as a threat, both in their wording and tone.”</p>

<p>The airline now offered $2,500 in credits, after which three people volunteered. The incident led to the flight being delayed by 44 minutes.</p>

<h2>Similar incident in India</h2>

<p>A similar incident happened with United sometime back when it was about to take off from India. Due to a weight and balance problem, &nbsp;the first seven rows of passengers in business class were forced to move to coach.</p>

<p>However, a lot of them “were already in their pyjamas, watching movies” and got angry. The rearrangements could not be accomplished within 20 minutes, and so the flight had to be cancelled.&nbsp;</p>


Passengers travelling on United Airlines flight 923 from Los Angeles to London on Sunday were allegedly threatened to be removed from the flight if three of them did not give up their business class seats and moved to extra legroom coach.

Passengers travelling on United Airlines flight 923 from Los Angeles to London on Sunday were allegedly threatened to be removed from the flight if three of them did not give up their business class seats and moved to extra legroom coach. As per reports, due to a problem in the onboard crew bunk facilities, the airline wanted three of the Polaris Business class cabin seats. As per both FAA guidelines and the United flight attendant contract, the crew must be able to get ample rest on a long-haul flight to be able to attend to critical phases of the flight. Since the flight was ten and a half hours long, the crew asked for volunteers who could vacate the seats A passenger told PYOK that gate agents informed the passengers that crew rest areas were inoperational due to a problem and the maintenance personnel hadn't been able to fix it. Normally, in such cases, airlines block out seats in a Business Class cabin where there are fully lay-flat seats where the crew can get "horizontal" rest on overnight flights. Also Read: Delta Airlines issues shocking 'proper underwear' memo for flight attendants However, in this case, passengers had already boarded the flight by the time the engineers noted that the problems with the bunk area could not be fixed. There were no spare seats so gate agents got on and asked passengers to volunteer. They offered them $1,500 in travel credits plus 75,000 miles for the inconvenience. But no one volunteered and so they warned everyone that the entire plane would be deplaned if no one came forward. One of the passengers told View from the Wings that this “came across as a threat, both in their wording and tone.” The airline now offered $2,500 in credits, after which three people volunteered. The incident led to the flight being delayed by 44 minutes. Similar incident in India A similar incident happened with United sometime back when it was about to take off from India. Due to a weight and balance problem, the first seven rows of passengers in business class were forced to move to coach. However, a lot of them “were already in their pyjamas, watching movies” and got angry. The rearrangements could not be accomplished within 20 minutes, and so the flight had to be cancelled.

United Airlines threatens to remove everyone if Business Class passengers didn't give seats to crew

<p>A dance performance at the recent annual conference of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India in the city of Chennai has ignited a heated debate online. The 58-second video, which has gone viral on social media, features a female dancer entertaining an audience of male attendees. The footage captures some men joining the dancer, drinks in hand, which raised&nbsp;eyebrows and prompted a flurry of reactions from netizens.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This annual conference of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, held in Chennai on 19th to 21st Sep . What I want to know from <a href="https://twitter.com/IMAIndiaOrg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IMAIndiaOrg</a> is this some kind of training in human anatomy? Old doctors grabbing a women in public is what part of medicine practice? <a href="https://t.co/KGQIXk4QFW">pic.twitter.com/KGQIXk4QFW</a></p>
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<p>The video was posted by an X user who questioned the appropriateness of the event.&nbsp;“This annual conference of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, held in Chennai on 19th to 21st Sep. What I want to know from @IMAIndiaOrg is this some kind of training in human anatomy? Old doctors grabbing women in public is what part of medicine practice?,” the user who posted the video questioned.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The reactions to the performance have been mixed. While many viewers have expressed strong disapproval, labelling the display as vulgar and disrespectful to the medical profession, others have come to the dancer's defence, arguing that there was no inappropriate behaviour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One commenter expressed concern, stating, “It’s troubling to associate such behaviour with a professional medical conference. This kind of conduct undermines the integrity of the medical field and basic human decency. There must be accountability, and organisations should take immediate action against such misconduct.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/malayalam-actor-mla-mukesh-arrested-siddique-likely-to-be-held-soon-kerala-metoo-latest-761543">Malayalam actor-MLA Mukesh arrested; Siddique likely to be held soon - Kerala #MeToo latest</a></p>

<p>On the other hand, some users defended the performance. One user wrote,&nbsp;"Has the lady complained of any sexual harassment? If yes, take legal action. If no, stop moral policing." Another commented, "Nobody misbehaved with the dancer. She pulled one of the audience to dance. Not sure what is the issue. Cabaret is a form of entertainment."</p>

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A dance performance at the recent annual conference of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India in the city of Chennai has ignited a heated debate online.

A dance performance at the recent annual conference of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India in the city of Chennai has ignited a heated debate online. The 58-second video, which has gone viral on social media, features a female dancer entertaining an audience of male attendees. The footage captures some men joining the dancer, drinks in hand, which raised eyebrows and prompted a flurry of reactions from netizens. This annual conference of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, held in Chennai on 19th to 21st Sep . What I want to know from @IMAIndiaOrg is this some kind of training in human anatomy? Old doctors grabbing a women in public is what part of medicine practice? pic.twitter.com/KGQIXk4QFW — Sutirtha (@ginger_bread_s) September 23, 2024 × The video was posted by an X user who questioned the appropriateness of the event. “This annual conference of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, held in Chennai on 19th to 21st Sep. What I want to know from @IMAIndiaOrg is this some kind of training in human anatomy? Old doctors grabbing women in public is what part of medicine practice?,” the user who posted the video questioned. Also read | Karnataka woman dies after donating 60% of her liver to husband's aunt; netizens slam man The reactions to the performance have been mixed. While many viewers have expressed strong disapproval, labelling the display as vulgar and disrespectful to the medical profession, others have come to the dancer's defence, arguing that there was no inappropriate behaviour. One commenter expressed concern, stating, “It’s troubling to associate such behaviour with a professional medical conference. This kind of conduct undermines the integrity of the medical field and basic human decency. There must be accountability, and organisations should take immediate action against such misconduct.” Also read | Malayalam actor-MLA Mukesh arrested; Siddique likely to be held soon - Kerala #MeToo latest On the other hand, some users defended the performance. One user wrote, "Has the lady complained of any sexual harassment? If yes, take legal action. If no, stop moral policing." Another commented, "Nobody misbehaved with the dancer. She pulled one of the audience to dance. Not sure what is the issue. Cabaret is a form of entertainment." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A man in Vietnam went to extreme lengths to pay off his gambling debt by digging&nbsp;up his late uncle's bones and using them to extort money from his family. He asked his family for 5 billion Vietnamese dong (US$203,000) which he wanted to pay off his gambling debt.</p>

<p>Luu Thanh Nam, from Thanh Hoa province in northern Vietnam, dug a 20cm hole in his uncle’s grave on September 9. He removed some of his uncle’s bones and placed them in a pile of rubbish in the area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vietnamese media outlet Daidoanket reported that the father of Nam’s cousin, Luu Thanh Hoi, had passed away four years back. Nam sent a threatening text message to his cousin's wife the next day using an anonymous phone number. He asked for money in return for the bones and warned her not to contact the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple went to the grave and inspected it. They found a hole in the coffin cap and immediately reached out to law enforcement personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An investigation started and Nam was found to be the culprit. On September 12, he was arrested for grave desecration and extortion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He confessed to his crime and told the police that he took the step because he was in huge debt. His punishment is yet to be announced.</p>

<p>The police found the bones and returned them to his cousin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Grave desecration is considered highly disrespectful in Vietnamese tradition. People believe that the act can disturb the dead and also cause problems for the living.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After receiving the bones, Hoi buried&nbsp;them again in accordance with local customs to ward off any potential problems.</p>

<p>The offence can invite up to seven years in prison for the culprit in Vietnam. For extortion, one might face sentences of up to 20 years.</p>

<p>A similar incident was reported in China, when a man dug up a villager’s grave, stole his ashes and extorted money from the deceased person’s family.</p>


A man in Vietnam went to extreme lengths to pay off his gambling debt by digging up his late uncle's bones and using them to extort money from his family. He asked his family for 5 billion Vietnamese dong (US$203,000) which he wanted to pay off his gambling debt.

A man in Vietnam went to extreme lengths to pay off his gambling debt by digging up his late uncle's bones and using them to extort money from his family. He asked his family for 5 billion Vietnamese dong (US$203,000) which he wanted to pay off his gambling debt. Luu Thanh Nam, from Thanh Hoa province in northern Vietnam, dug a 20cm hole in his uncle’s grave on September 9. He removed some of his uncle’s bones and placed them in a pile of rubbish in the area. Vietnamese media outlet Daidoanket reported that the father of Nam’s cousin, Luu Thanh Hoi, had passed away four years back. Nam sent a threatening text message to his cousin's wife the next day using an anonymous phone number. He asked for money in return for the bones and warned her not to contact the police. The couple went to the grave and inspected it. They found a hole in the coffin cap and immediately reached out to law enforcement personnel. An investigation started and Nam was found to be the culprit. On September 12, he was arrested for grave desecration and extortion. Also Read: Topless health tests at schools cause outrage in Japan. 'I didn’t want to...' He confessed to his crime and told the police that he took the step because he was in huge debt. His punishment is yet to be announced. The police found the bones and returned them to his cousin. Grave desecration is considered highly disrespectful in Vietnamese tradition. People believe that the act can disturb the dead and also cause problems for the living. After receiving the bones, Hoi buried them again in accordance with local customs to ward off any potential problems. The offence can invite up to seven years in prison for the culprit in Vietnam. For extortion, one might face sentences of up to 20 years. A similar incident was reported in China, when a man dug up a villager’s grave, stole his ashes and extorted money from the deceased person’s family.

Man digs up uncle's grave, steals bones, extorts family to pay off debt

<p>A 16-year-old teenager from Michigan, United States has entered two Guinness World Records for having the largest feet and hands.</p>

<p>Eric Kilburn Jr, who is a football player and studies at Goodrich High School, has huge feet each measuring 13 ½ inches, which is much larger than a typical range of 8 ½ to 9 for a male.</p>

<p>His hands, meanwhile, are 9.13 inches in size, which is much larger than the average 7.4 inches.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“People are usually amazed and feel comfortable starting conversations with me about the size of my feet and hands. I meet lots of interesting people this way," Kilburn said while speaking to Guinness.</p>

<h2><strong>Kilburn's struggle with largest feet and hands</strong></h2>

<p>Since kindergarten, Kilburn was much bigger than his classmates and since he was in fifth grade, he has not been able to purchase new shoes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He realised that his hands and feet were uniquely large when he started facing problems in everyday life.</p>

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<p>Since custom shoes would be costly, Kilburn chose to wear Crocs for two years even during snowy weather conditions which led to painful calluses, blisters and ingrown toenails.</p>

<p>As the story of the teenage boy became popular, several shoemakers took the initiative of creating pairs of shoes which would fit him.</p>

<p>“It was pretty cool to see how many people genuinely care about helping others,” Kilburn said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India's National Anthem rendition creates Guinness World Record</strong></p>

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<p>“I want to help people the same way I was helped when I needed it. It’s okay to stand out. Don’t let negativity distract you from your goals,” the teen said.</p>

<p>He further expressed his happiness at getting recognition in the Guinness World Records, even though he never aimed for it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Being in the Guinness World Records book still feels surreal. To have gone from reading the books to being inside the 2025 book is something I never would have imagined was even possible," he said.</p>

<p>“This experience is something that I am so grateful for. It really couldn’t be any better, in my eyes," Kilburn said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A 16-year-old teenager from Michigan, United States has entered two Guinness World Records for having the largest feet and hands. Eric Kilburn Jr, who is a football player and studies at Goodrich High School, has huge feet each measuring 13 ½ inches, which is much larger than a typical range of 8 ½ to 9 for a male.

A 16-year-old teenager from Michigan, United States has entered two Guinness World Records for having the largest feet and hands. Eric Kilburn Jr, who is a football player and studies at Goodrich High School, has huge feet each measuring 13 ½ inches, which is much larger than a typical range of 8 ½ to 9 for a male. His hands, meanwhile, are 9.13 inches in size, which is much larger than the average 7.4 inches. Also Read: Indian student named in Guinness World Records for building smallest vacuum cleaner using pen “People are usually amazed and feel comfortable starting conversations with me about the size of my feet and hands. I meet lots of interesting people this way," Kilburn said while speaking to Guinness. Kilburn's struggle with largest feet and hands Since kindergarten, Kilburn was much bigger than his classmates and since he was in fifth grade, he has not been able to purchase new shoes. He realised that his hands and feet were uniquely large when he started facing problems in everyday life. Eric Kilburn Jr. has the largest hands and feet on a teenager. He wears shoes originally designed for Shaquille O'Neal 👟 pic.twitter.com/siNJ4Avtkf — Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 12, 2024 × Since custom shoes would be costly, Kilburn chose to wear Crocs for two years even during snowy weather conditions which led to painful calluses, blisters and ingrown toenails. As the story of the teenage boy became popular, several shoemakers took the initiative of creating pairs of shoes which would fit him. “It was pretty cool to see how many people genuinely care about helping others,” Kilburn said. Watch: India's National Anthem rendition creates Guinness World Record “I want to help people the same way I was helped when I needed it. It’s okay to stand out. Don’t let negativity distract you from your goals,” the teen said. He further expressed his happiness at getting recognition in the Guinness World Records, even though he never aimed for it. “Being in the Guinness World Records book still feels surreal. To have gone from reading the books to being inside the 2025 book is something I never would have imagined was even possible," he said. “This experience is something that I am so grateful for. It really couldn’t be any better, in my eyes," Kilburn said. (With inputs from agencies)

Teenager enters Guinness World Records for largest feet and hands

<p>In a heartbreaking incident, a 46-year-old woman – who was disabled and had asthma – died while sitting on a chair and waiting for a hospital bed for 39 hours.</p>

<p>Marina Young was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire after she complained of a headache and shortness of breath.</p>

<p>The doctors soon decided that the woman needed to be admitted, however, the hospital was full of patients and more than 50 patients were waiting for a bed in A&amp;E.</p>

<p>However, the severity of the woman's condition was underestimated by the staff who did not give her specialist drugs and also did not take her to critical care or respiratory medics.</p>

<p>For two nights, Marina sat on a chair and the next day she collapsed and her clothes were soaked in her urine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The woman suffered a cardiac arrest and failed attempts were made to resuscitate her. The hospital then informed her sister Michelle Young about the death of Marina.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what the hospital's internal investigation found out...&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The hospital carried out an internal investigation in which it was discovered that Young, who had spina bifida, may not have suffered a cardiac arrest if she had been given more timely treatment.</p>

<p>Speaking to MailOnline, retired hospital ward sister Michelle said, "Marina died in horrific circumstances.&nbsp;It is sickening to think that my sister could be treated with such a lack of compassion by the NHS, which is supposed to care for all people, irrespective of their physical limitations."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marina was diagnosed with spina bifida because of which she faced mobility problems from childhood. In the United Kingdom, she was the first baby who had undergone a bladder transplant.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Riyadh Hospital performs groundbreaking robotic heart transplant</strong></p>

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<p>She was taken by Michelle the Royal Preston because she was suffering from an asthma attack and felt wheezy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Michelle informed them about the medical history of her sister to nurses, however, she was not allowed to stay in the hospital due to COVID-19 restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the investigation, it was found that a doctor had checked Marina around 9:00 pm and just before 11:00 pm (local time)&nbsp;on June 20, when they decided to admit her.</p>

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In a heartbreaking incident, a 46-year-old woman – who was disabled and had asthma – died while sitting on a chair and waiting for a hospital bed for 39 hours. Marina Young was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire after she complained of a headache and shortness of breath.

In a heartbreaking incident, a 46-year-old woman – who was disabled and had asthma – died while sitting on a chair and waiting for a hospital bed for 39 hours. Marina Young was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire after she complained of a headache and shortness of breath. The doctors soon decided that the woman needed to be admitted, however, the hospital was full of patients and more than 50 patients were waiting for a bed in A&E. However, the severity of the woman's condition was underestimated by the staff who did not give her specialist drugs and also did not take her to critical care or respiratory medics. For two nights, Marina sat on a chair and the next day she collapsed and her clothes were soaked in her urine. Also Read: Another disturbing case from India's Kolkata: Woman sleeping next to ailing son at hospital molested The woman suffered a cardiac arrest and failed attempts were made to resuscitate her. The hospital then informed her sister Michelle Young about the death of Marina. Here's what the hospital's internal investigation found out... The hospital carried out an internal investigation in which it was discovered that Young, who had spina bifida, may not have suffered a cardiac arrest if she had been given more timely treatment. Speaking to MailOnline, retired hospital ward sister Michelle said, "Marina died in horrific circumstances. It is sickening to think that my sister could be treated with such a lack of compassion by the NHS, which is supposed to care for all people, irrespective of their physical limitations." Marina was diagnosed with spina bifida because of which she faced mobility problems from childhood. In the United Kingdom, she was the first baby who had undergone a bladder transplant. Watch: Riyadh Hospital performs groundbreaking robotic heart transplant She was taken by Michelle the Royal Preston because she was suffering from an asthma attack and felt wheezy. Michelle informed them about the medical history of her sister to nurses, however, she was not allowed to stay in the hospital due to COVID-19 restrictions. After the investigation, it was found that a doctor had checked Marina around 9:00 pm and just before 11:00 pm (local time) on June 20, when they decided to admit her. (With inputs from agencies)

Disabled woman with severe asthma dies after waiting 39 hours for hospital bed

<p>A video showing a rocket exploding while trying to attempt a vertical landing in China has taken the internet by storm. A space startup in China was trying to attempt a vertical landing of its prototype rocket in a test, but an anomaly at the very last moment led it to crash on the landing pad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A drone captured footage of the test flight, showing in detail the launch and the disastrous landing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deep Blue Aerospace launched its Nebula-1 rocket on its first high-altitude recovery test flight on Sunday. The rocket was supposed to later land back at the Ejin Banner Spaceport in Inner Mongolia.</p>

<p>The video shows the rocket lifting off to about five kilometres above the ground. However, the landing didn't go as planned. In a statement, the company declared the test mission as “not completely successful".</p>

<p>The company explained that the rocket misjudged its landing altitude and the engine shut down prematurely. It continued to stay in a vertical position and slammed into the landing site.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A cinematic, two-minute video shows awe-inspiring views as the rocket takes off. However, Nebula-1 soon hit the landing pad, erupting in flames. The entire video is visually stunning and even the explosion will cause your jaw to drop.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/larger-asteroids-threatening-earth-can-be-nuked-armageddon-style-761378">Did anyone say Armageddon? Nuclear bombs might prove effective against dangerous asteroids</a></strong></p>

<p>"There are a total of 11 major test verification tasks. In this flight test, 10 of them were successfully completed and 1 was not completed," Deep Blue Aerospace wrote in its statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video brings back memories of SpaceX performing similar tests to check the reusability of its rockets. Elon Musk, CEO of the private space company, had termed the explosions also as a win. Notably, Falcon 9 produced by SpaceX is a reusable, two-stage rocket.</p>

<h2><strong>Chinese private rocket companies</strong></h2>

<p>Nebula-1 is 11 feet wide, only slightly smaller than the Falcon 9 rocket which stands tall at 12 feet in diameter. The rocket has been made with the aim to carry 2,000 kilogrammes of weight to low Earth orbit. An upscale version should be able to lift 8,000 kilograms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Falcon 9 rocket can carry about 25 metric tonnes to low Earth orbit. The Falcon Heavy rocket has a payload capacity of around 64 metric tonnes.</p>

<p>The Chinese government recently allowed investments to flow into spaceflight companies. Deep Blue Aerospace is one of several Chinese rocket startups aiming to emulate SpaceX in the field of reusable rockets. Chinese startup Landscape has already taken a step in this direction and, earlier this year, conducted its first flight test of a reusable first stage prototype.&nbsp;</p>


A video showing a rocket exploding while trying to attempt a vertical landing in China has taken the internet by storm. A space startup in China was trying to attempt a vertical landing of its prototype rocket in a test, but an anomaly at the very last moment led it to crash on the landing pad.

A video showing a rocket exploding while trying to attempt a vertical landing in China has taken the internet by storm. A space startup in China was trying to attempt a vertical landing of its prototype rocket in a test, but an anomaly at the very last moment led it to crash on the landing pad. A drone captured footage of the test flight, showing in detail the launch and the disastrous landing. Deep Blue Aerospace launched its Nebula-1 rocket on its first high-altitude recovery test flight on Sunday. The rocket was supposed to later land back at the Ejin Banner Spaceport in Inner Mongolia. The video shows the rocket lifting off to about five kilometres above the ground. However, the landing didn't go as planned. In a statement, the company declared the test mission as “not completely successful". The company explained that the rocket misjudged its landing altitude and the engine shut down prematurely. It continued to stay in a vertical position and slammed into the landing site. × A cinematic, two-minute video shows awe-inspiring views as the rocket takes off. However, Nebula-1 soon hit the landing pad, erupting in flames. The entire video is visually stunning and even the explosion will cause your jaw to drop. Also Read: Did anyone say Armageddon? Nuclear bombs might prove effective against dangerous asteroids "There are a total of 11 major test verification tasks. In this flight test, 10 of them were successfully completed and 1 was not completed," Deep Blue Aerospace wrote in its statement. The video brings back memories of SpaceX performing similar tests to check the reusability of its rockets. Elon Musk, CEO of the private space company, had termed the explosions also as a win. Notably, Falcon 9 produced by SpaceX is a reusable, two-stage rocket. Chinese private rocket companies Nebula-1 is 11 feet wide, only slightly smaller than the Falcon 9 rocket which stands tall at 12 feet in diameter. The rocket has been made with the aim to carry 2,000 kilogrammes of weight to low Earth orbit. An upscale version should be able to lift 8,000 kilograms. Meanwhile, the Falcon 9 rocket can carry about 25 metric tonnes to low Earth orbit. The Falcon Heavy rocket has a payload capacity of around 64 metric tonnes. The Chinese government recently allowed investments to flow into spaceflight companies. Deep Blue Aerospace is one of several Chinese rocket startups aiming to emulate SpaceX in the field of reusable rockets. Chinese startup Landscape has already taken a step in this direction and, earlier this year, conducted its first flight test of a reusable first stage prototype.

Drone captures Chinese rocket exploding while attempting to make vertical landing

<p>In a recent amusing moment from Bengaluru, an auto driver surprised passengers by replacing his usual seat with an office chair. A woman shared her experience on X, describing how the driver’s choice of seating caught her attention.<br />
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<p>Her post quickly went viral, resonating with many users who praised the driver’s clever idea. Comments flooded in, with one user referring to it as the “Beauty of Bangalore,” while another remarked, “I’m going to Bangalore soon and can’t wait to experience it! ” Many appreciated the driver for prioritising his comfort and posture, with one person commenting, “At least he cares for his posture,” and another adding, “Peak Bengaluru, peak comfort.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-woman-dies-after-donating-60-of-her-liver-to-husbands-aunt-netizens-slam-man-761477">Karnataka woman dies after donating 60% of her liver to husband's aunt; netizens slam man</a></p>

<p>However, the creative solution did not go without criticism. Some users raised concerns about potential safety and legality issues. One commenter, claiming to work in the design department of a German truck manufacturing company, warned, “That’s probably violating some section of the Motor Vehicles Act. Every part needs to be certified, especially those concerning safety.” Another user wrote, "Is it safe to drive with this seat? Is it approved by RTO?"</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/will-marine-life-disappear-in-the-oceans-as-they-continue-to-become-too-acidic-scientists-say-761470">Will marine life disappear in the oceans as they continue to become too acidic? Scientists say...</a></p>

<p>Previously, another incident surprised people when an auto driver used a QR code on his smartwatch to accept payments from passengers. These stories showcase how Bengaluru's drivers are finding creative ways to deal with the challenges of the city's busy streets, combining comfort with innovation.</p>

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In a recent amusing moment from Bengaluru, an auto driver surprised passengers by replacing his usual seat with an office chair. A woman shared her experience on X, describing how the driver’s choice of seating caught her attention.

In a recent amusing moment from Bengaluru, an auto driver surprised passengers by replacing his usual seat with an office chair. A woman shared her experience on X, describing how the driver’s choice of seating caught her attention. She wrote, “Auto driver’s seat had an office chair fixed for extra comfort—man, I love Bangalore.” auto driver’s seat had an office chair fixed for extra comfort, man i love bangalore @peakbengaluru 🤌🏼 pic.twitter.com/D1LjGZOuZl — Shivani Matlapudi (@shivaniiiiiii_) September 23, 2024 × Also read | Bengaluru murder: Mahalakshmi's husband suspects lover's role in murder after her body found in fridge Her post quickly went viral, resonating with many users who praised the driver’s clever idea. Comments flooded in, with one user referring to it as the “Beauty of Bangalore,” while another remarked, “I’m going to Bangalore soon and can’t wait to experience it! ” Many appreciated the driver for prioritising his comfort and posture, with one person commenting, “At least he cares for his posture,” and another adding, “Peak Bengaluru, peak comfort.” Also read | Karnataka woman dies after donating 60% of her liver to husband's aunt; netizens slam man However, the creative solution did not go without criticism. Some users raised concerns about potential safety and legality issues. One commenter, claiming to work in the design department of a German truck manufacturing company, warned, “That’s probably violating some section of the Motor Vehicles Act. Every part needs to be certified, especially those concerning safety.” Another user wrote, "Is it safe to drive with this seat? Is it approved by RTO?" Also read | Will marine life disappear in the oceans as they continue to become too acidic? Scientists say... Previously, another incident surprised people when an auto driver used a QR code on his smartwatch to accept payments from passengers. These stories showcase how Bengaluru's drivers are finding creative ways to deal with the challenges of the city's busy streets, combining comfort with innovation. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru auto driver replaces seat with office chair, sparks viral reactions

<p>A man in South Korea has admitted to killing his girlfriend and putting her body under cement in the balcony of his apartment, 16 years after she went missing.</p>

<p>The 58-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder, media reports said on Tuesday (Sep 24).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened in 2008. During a heated argument, the man said he hit his then-girlfriend, who was in her 30s, with a blunt object. He concealed her body in a travel suitcase. He then laid the body on the balcony of his flat and put bricks and cement over it. He painted the bricks green, so that it appeared as if it's part of the balcony structure, reported Yonhap news agency.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/former-k-pop-star-jung-joon-young-leaves-prison-after-completing-five-year-term-for-sex-crimes-701844"><strong>Also read: Former K-pop star Jung Joon-young leaves prison after completing five-year term for sex crimes</strong></a></p>

<p>For years, it remained an unsolved missing person case, until the landlord sent someone to the flat for repair work.&nbsp; A worker who was looking for the source of water leaks found the body in August.</p>

<p>According to the Gyeongnam Provincial Police and Geoje Police Station, the man had put a 10-centimetre layer of cement over the woman's body.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;South Korea deep fake crimes scandal, protesting women call for strict action</strong></p>

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<p>She was not reported missing until three years after her murder in October 2008, as she had not been in contact with her family, said a report on AFP.</p>

<p>The man was on the radar during the subsequent police inquiry in 2011. At the time, he said he had broken up with her.</p>

<p>The body was not discovered earlier as it had been fitted into the small balcony space, AFP quoted a police officer as saying. The room was "virtually empty since 2016," when the man was arrested in a separate case of drug abuse. His landlord said the area was then being used as storage space.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crime-drama-obsessed-south-korean-woman-who-murdered-out-of-curiosity-jailed-for-life-663056">Also read:&nbsp;Crime drama-obsessed South Korean woman who murdered ‘out of curiosity’ jailed for life</a></strong></p>

<p>The body was not completely decomposed, as the cement appears to have helped preserve it. Police then identified the woman through fingerprints and DNA testing.</p>

<p>The man was questioned again, during which he confessed to have killed her.</p>

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A man in South Korea has admitted to killing his girlfriend and putting her body under cement in the balcony of his apartment, 16 years after she went missing. The 58-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder, media reports said on Tuesday (Sep 24).

A man in South Korea has admitted to killing his girlfriend and putting her body under cement in the balcony of his apartment, 16 years after she went missing. The 58-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder, media reports said on Tuesday (Sep 24). The incident happened in 2008. During a heated argument, the man said he hit his then-girlfriend, who was in her 30s, with a blunt object. He concealed her body in a travel suitcase. He then laid the body on the balcony of his flat and put bricks and cement over it. He painted the bricks green, so that it appeared as if it's part of the balcony structure, reported Yonhap news agency. Also read: Former K-pop star Jung Joon-young leaves prison after completing five-year term for sex crimes For years, it remained an unsolved missing person case, until the landlord sent someone to the flat for repair work. A worker who was looking for the source of water leaks found the body in August. According to the Gyeongnam Provincial Police and Geoje Police Station, the man had put a 10-centimetre layer of cement over the woman's body. Watch: South Korea deep fake crimes scandal, protesting women call for strict action × She was not reported missing until three years after her murder in October 2008, as she had not been in contact with her family, said a report on AFP. The man was on the radar during the subsequent police inquiry in 2011. At the time, he said he had broken up with her. The body was not discovered earlier as it had been fitted into the small balcony space, AFP quoted a police officer as saying. The room was "virtually empty since 2016," when the man was arrested in a separate case of drug abuse. His landlord said the area was then being used as storage space. Also read: Crime drama-obsessed South Korean woman who murdered ‘out of curiosity’ jailed for life The body was not completely decomposed, as the cement appears to have helped preserve it. Police then identified the woman through fingerprints and DNA testing. The man was questioned again, during which he confessed to have killed her. (With inputs from agencies)

He killed his girlfriend 16 years ago and put her body under cement. Now, a confession

<p>Natalie Suleman, famous across the world as 'Octomom', is now a grandmother! The 49-year-old mother of 14 shared a post over the weekend announcing the arrival of the newborn.</p>

<p>Natalie Denise Suleman, born Nadya Denise Doud-Suleman became a global internet celebrity in 2009 when she gave birth to the first-ever surviving octuplets.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-welcomes-new-baby-with-neuralink-executive-shivon-zilis-734552">Also read:&nbsp;Elon Musk denies keeping birth of his 12th baby a secret: 'Would have been bizarre'</a></strong></p>

<p>The Californian had conceived the eight children, as well as her six earlier kids, through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), which put a sharp focus on the method. The procedure was even investigated at the time.</p>

<p>On Sunday (Sep 22) Suleman posted on Instagram: "Thank you my son and my lovely daughter in law for giving us this beautiful gift! We are so blessed that she is a new addition to our family!"</p>

<p>"Baby girl you are so very loved and we can’t wait to watch you grow!! 8/30/24," she wrote along&nbsp;with the photo of the baby's feet.</p>

<p>30 August,&nbsp;mentioned in her post, appears to be the date of birth of her granddaughter.</p>

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<p>Her six boys and two girls - Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Jonah, Makai, Josiah and Jeremiah - turned 15 this January.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Gravitas: Why are global birth rates declining?</strong></p>

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<p>Her six elder children are named Amerah, Calyssa, Elijah, Caleb, Joshua and Aidan.</p>

<p>Suleman did not mention which of her sons was the father of the baby girl.</p>

<p>But it appears to be the 21-year old Joshua.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baby-dragons-to-rescue-china-here-is-why-beijing-is-counting-on-2024-to-fix-its-population-woes-681243"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Baby dragons' to rescue China? Beijing is counting on 2024 to fix its population woes - Here's Why</strong></a></p>

<p>She had in recent past wrote about him, saying, "I am so proud of the man you are becoming. You are smart, funny, hard working, loyal, humble, and now a devoted husband and soon to be father."</p>

<p>A fitness enthusiast, Suleman had generally kept a low profile since being catapulted to global fame in the 2000s. She occasionally appears in media interviews.</p>

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Natalie Suleman, famous across the world as 'Octomom', is now a grandmother! The 49-year-old mother of 14 shared a post over the weekend announcing the arrival of the newborn.

Natalie Suleman, famous across the world as 'Octomom', is now a grandmother! The 49-year-old mother of 14 shared a post over the weekend announcing the arrival of the newborn. Natalie Denise Suleman, born Nadya Denise Doud-Suleman became a global internet celebrity in 2009 when she gave birth to the first-ever surviving octuplets. Also read: Elon Musk denies keeping birth of his 12th baby a secret: 'Would have been bizarre' The Californian had conceived the eight children, as well as her six earlier kids, through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), which put a sharp focus on the method. The procedure was even investigated at the time. On Sunday (Sep 22) Suleman posted on Instagram: "Thank you my son and my lovely daughter in law for giving us this beautiful gift! We are so blessed that she is a new addition to our family!" "Baby girl you are so very loved and we can’t wait to watch you grow!! 8/30/24," she wrote along with the photo of the baby's feet. 30 August, mentioned in her post, appears to be the date of birth of her granddaughter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by octoMOM and the Octuplets (@nataliesuleman) × Her six boys and two girls - Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Jonah, Makai, Josiah and Jeremiah - turned 15 this January. Watch: Gravitas: Why are global birth rates declining? × Her six elder children are named Amerah, Calyssa, Elijah, Caleb, Joshua and Aidan. Suleman did not mention which of her sons was the father of the baby girl. But it appears to be the 21-year old Joshua. Also read: 'Baby dragons' to rescue China? Beijing is counting on 2024 to fix its population woes - Here's Why She had in recent past wrote about him, saying, "I am so proud of the man you are becoming. You are smart, funny, hard working, loyal, humble, and now a devoted husband and soon to be father." A fitness enthusiast, Suleman had generally kept a low profile since being catapulted to global fame in the 2000s. She occasionally appears in media interviews. (With inputs from agencies)

Octomom Natalie Suleman is now a grandmother; shares pic of her newborn grandchild

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised.</strong></em></p>

<p>A Lebanese journalist was captured losing his balance and getting thrown off during a live broadcast from his home when he was allegedly hit by an Israeli missile in Lebanon's Baalbek.</p>

<p>The shocking video was captured when Miraya International Network's editor-in-chief Fadi Boudiya was&nbsp; preparing for an interview with the Inews network and the blast happened. It was later reported that he had suffered injuries.</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel's largest airstrike in Lebanon</strong></h2>

<p>The Lebanese Health Ministry stated that Israel carried out the largest airstrike on Monday (September 21) since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-wants-to-drag-middle-east-into-full-blown-war-by-iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-761361">'Israel wants to drag Middle East into full-blown war by...': Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian</a></p>

<p>In the strike, at least 356 people were killed and more than 1,246 others were injured.</p>

<p>Israel has been widening its aerial assault campaign because it believes that southern and eastern Lebanon is hosting Hezbollah's weapon sites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to an Israeli military official, the aim of the campaign is to degrade the military capability of the group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In these airstrikes, nearly 500 people have lost their lives and more than 1000 have been injured. European foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that this escalation is pushing the region into an “all-out war”.</p>

<h2><strong>Journalists' threatening security amid an escalating war</strong></h2>

<p>In a report, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has emphasised how journalists face the risk of losing their lives while reporting in such conflict zones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that journalists continue to do their work without having adequate communication or protection.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: US To Discuss 'Concrete Ideas' On Lebanon</strong></p>

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<p>“Every time a journalist is killed, injured, arrested, or forced to go to exile, we lose fragments of the truth. Those responsible for these casualties face dual trials: one under international law and another before history’s unforgiving gaze,” said CPJ Programme Director Carlos Martinez de la Serna in the report.</p>

<p>According to the United Nations, more than 122 journalists have lost their lives since the start of the Gaza war till February 2024.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

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Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A Lebanese journalist was captured losing his balance and getting thrown off during a live broadcast from his home when he was allegedly hit by an Israeli missile in Lebanon's Baalbek.

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A Lebanese journalist was captured losing his balance and getting thrown off during a live broadcast from his home when he was allegedly hit by an Israeli missile in Lebanon's Baalbek. The shocking video was captured when Miraya International Network's editor-in-chief Fadi Boudiya was preparing for an interview with the Inews network and the blast happened. It was later reported that he had suffered injuries. Disclaimer: WION could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. 🚨🇱🇧BREAKING: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF INJURED LIVE ON AIR IN LEBANON Fadi Boudia, the editor-in-chief of Miraya International Network, was injured while broadcasting live in Lebanon. IDF targeted over 1,000 locations across Lebanon today in what they claim were precision attacks of… https://t.co/WhUBtjSWoP pic.twitter.com/sOlIsuNGEK — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 23, 2024 × Israel's largest airstrike in Lebanon The Lebanese Health Ministry stated that Israel carried out the largest airstrike on Monday (September 21) since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. Also Read: 'Israel wants to drag Middle East into full-blown war by...': Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian In the strike, at least 356 people were killed and more than 1,246 others were injured. Israel has been widening its aerial assault campaign because it believes that southern and eastern Lebanon is hosting Hezbollah's weapon sites. According to an Israeli military official, the aim of the campaign is to degrade the military capability of the group. In these airstrikes, nearly 500 people have lost their lives and more than 1000 have been injured. European foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that this escalation is pushing the region into an “all-out war”. Journalists' threatening security amid an escalating war In a report, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has emphasised how journalists face the risk of losing their lives while reporting in such conflict zones. It added that journalists continue to do their work without having adequate communication or protection. Watch: Israel-Hezbollah War: US To Discuss 'Concrete Ideas' On Lebanon “Every time a journalist is killed, injured, arrested, or forced to go to exile, we lose fragments of the truth. Those responsible for these casualties face dual trials: one under international law and another before history’s unforgiving gaze,” said CPJ Programme Director Carlos Martinez de la Serna in the report. According to the United Nations, more than 122 journalists have lost their lives since the start of the Gaza war till February 2024. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel's missile hits Lebanese journalist during live reporting, horrific moment gets captured

<p>South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji, known for her impressive skills and captivating presence during the Paris Olympics, is stepping into the acting world with her first role as an assassin.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Viral sensation</strong></h2>

<p>Her shooting videos became a sensation online, catching the attention of prominent figures, including &nbsp;Elon Musk, who wrote, "She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!" on his social media platform X.</p>

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<p>At the 2024 Summer Olympics, the 32-year-old athlete secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event. She will now appear in “Crush,” a spinoff short series from the global film project “Asia,” a spokesperson for Asia Lab, a Seoul-based entertainment firm disclosed this to the news agency AFP.</p>

<p>Kim Yeji will take on the role of an assassin in "Crush," starring alongside Indian actor and influencer Anushka Sen.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/octomom-natalie-suleman-is-now-a-grandmother-shares-pic-of-her-newborn-grandchild-761419">Octomom Natalie Suleman is now a grandmother; shares pic of her newborn grandchild</a></p>

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Anushka Sen shared the exciting news of their collaboration on her Instagram account. In a video she posted, viewers can see her struggling to handle a pistol until Kim steps in to help her with her stance. The video showcases their dynamic as they prepare for their roles, and Anushka added a caption expressing her enthusiasm for working with Kim, highlighting her status as an Olympic silver medalist and one of the most popular shooters in the world.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/israels-missile-hits-lebanese-journalist-during-live-reporting-horrific-moment-gets-captured-761416">Israel's missile hits Lebanese journalist during live reporting, horrific moment gets captured</a></p>

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She wrote, “Thrilled to work with [Kim], the Olympics silver medalist and the world's most popular Korean shooter,” Sen stated, using hashtags like #Crush and #Moviecrush to highlight their joint project.</p>

<p>Directed by Lee Jung-sub, “Asia” explores the experiences of individuals facing racial prejudice and features a diverse cast from various Asian nations, including Thai actor Pakorn Chatborrirak, Indian actress Anushka Sen, Malaysian actor Sean Lee, singer Daiyan Trisha, and Korean actor Jang Yoon-young. The film is currently in production.</p>

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South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji, known for her impressive skills and captivating presence during the Paris Olympics, is stepping into the acting world with her first role as an assassin.

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji, known for her impressive skills and captivating presence during the Paris Olympics, is stepping into the acting world with her first role as an assassin. Viral sensation Her shooting videos became a sensation online, catching the attention of prominent figures, including Elon Musk, who wrote, "She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!" on his social media platform X. Olympic achievement At the 2024 Summer Olympics, the 32-year-old athlete secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event. She will now appear in “Crush,” a spinoff short series from the global film project “Asia,” a spokesperson for Asia Lab, a Seoul-based entertainment firm disclosed this to the news agency AFP. Kim Yeji will take on the role of an assassin in "Crush," starring alongside Indian actor and influencer Anushka Sen. Also read | Octomom Natalie Suleman is now a grandmother; shares pic of her newborn grandchild Anushka Sen shared the exciting news of their collaboration on her Instagram account. In a video she posted, viewers can see her struggling to handle a pistol until Kim steps in to help her with her stance. The video showcases their dynamic as they prepare for their roles, and Anushka added a caption expressing her enthusiasm for working with Kim, highlighting her status as an Olympic silver medalist and one of the most popular shooters in the world. Also read | Israel's missile hits Lebanese journalist during live reporting, horrific moment gets captured She wrote, “Thrilled to work with [Kim], the Olympics silver medalist and the world's most popular Korean shooter,” Sen stated, using hashtags like #Crush and #Moviecrush to highlight their joint project. Directed by Lee Jung-sub, “Asia” explores the experiences of individuals facing racial prejudice and features a diverse cast from various Asian nations, including Thai actor Pakorn Chatborrirak, Indian actress Anushka Sen, Malaysian actor Sean Lee, singer Daiyan Trisha, and Korean actor Jang Yoon-young. The film is currently in production. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The microblogging site X is going get a major change in the block button which will now allow blocked users to see posts on public accounts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to X on Monday (September 23), owner Elon Musk said, “High time this happened. The block function will block that account from engaging with, but not block seeing, public post.”</p>

<p>At present, “You’re blocked” message pops up on X when one tries to view the profile image of the account on which the user has been blocked.</p>

<p>The blocking option also prevents users from seeing the account's replies, media, followers, and following list.</p>

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<p>Musk has always expressed his dislike of the block button and said that it “makes no sense” and that “it needs to be deprecated in favour of a stronger form of mute.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musks-xs-takes-u-turn-complies-with-brazilian-court-orders-to-undo-ban-761222">Elon Musk’s X takes U-turn, complies with Brazilian court orders to undo ban</a></p>

<p>He had earlier&nbsp;said that he would take away the option of blocking people on the platform completely and would only give the option to block direct messages.</p>

<p>With the introduction of a new feature, X users will still be able to block accounts but the blocked users will still be able to view new posts and other user data.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how people reacted to the new change on X</strong></h2>

<p>Web developer Nima Owji first revealed the news of change as he took to X and announced, "X is about to remove the current block button, meaning that if an account is public, their posts will be visible to the blocked users as well!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reacting to his posts, some people expressed concern for the users' safety from targeted harassment or stalking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply to Musk, Owji said, "Good move! ‘The block button for public accounts was a stupid feature since everyone could view the posts from their browsers’ incognito mode."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row</strong></p>

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<p>In May, the social media platform allowed the blocked users to see the replies from the accounts which had blocked them on their posts.</p>

<p>The company had stated that the step was taken as part of the ongoing commitment of the platform to "aligning the block feature with our principles as a public town square."&nbsp;</p>

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The microblogging site X is going get a major change in the block button which will now allow blocked users to see posts on public accounts. Taking to X on Monday (September 23), owner Elon Musk said, “High time this happened.

The microblogging site X is going get a major change in the block button which will now allow blocked users to see posts on public accounts. Taking to X on Monday (September 23), owner Elon Musk said, “High time this happened. The block function will block that account from engaging with, but not block seeing, public post.” At present, “You’re blocked” message pops up on X when one tries to view the profile image of the account on which the user has been blocked. The blocking option also prevents users from seeing the account's replies, media, followers, and following list. High time this happened. The block function will block that account from engaging with, but not block seeing, public post. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 23, 2024 × Musk has always expressed his dislike of the block button and said that it “makes no sense” and that “it needs to be deprecated in favour of a stronger form of mute.” Also Read: Elon Musk’s X takes U-turn, complies with Brazilian court orders to undo ban He had earlier said that he would take away the option of blocking people on the platform completely and would only give the option to block direct messages. With the introduction of a new feature, X users will still be able to block accounts but the blocked users will still be able to view new posts and other user data. Here's how people reacted to the new change on X Web developer Nima Owji first revealed the news of change as he took to X and announced, "X is about to remove the current block button, meaning that if an account is public, their posts will be visible to the blocked users as well!" BREAKING: X is about to remove the current block button, meaning that if an account is public, their posts will be visible to the blocked users as well! — Nima Owji (@nima_owji) September 23, 2024 × Reacting to his posts, some people expressed concern for the users' safety from targeted harassment or stalking. In reply to Musk, Owji said, "Good move! ‘The block button for public accounts was a stupid feature since everyone could view the posts from their browsers’ incognito mode." Watch: Elon Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row In May, the social media platform allowed the blocked users to see the replies from the accounts which had blocked them on their posts. The company had stated that the step was taken as part of the ongoing commitment of the platform to "aligning the block feature with our principles as a public town square." (With inputs from agencies)

X's public accounts will now not be able to hide posts from blocked users. Here's why

<p>A 6-year-old girl was saved from an alleged rape attempt by a group of monkeys in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat city. The parents of the girl, a UKG class student, registered a complaint against the unidentified accused, who has been charged under the POCSO Act and is on the run, police said on Sunday (Sep 22).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the girl’s parents, an unknown man tried to lure their child to an abandoned house on Saturday (Sep 21), where he took off her clothes. When the man tried to sexually assault the girl, a troop of monkeys aggressively rushed towards him, which forced the man to leave the minor and flee from the scene.</p>

<p>Upon reaching home, the frightened child narrated her ordeal to the parents and informed them how she the perpetrator ran away when some angry monkeys came around.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“My daughter was playing outside when the accused took her away. The man could be seen in nearby CCTV footage walking a narrow lane with my daughter. He is yet to be identified though. He also threatened my child that he would kill me...My daughter would have been dead by now if the monkeys had not intervened.”</p>

<p>Baghpat Circle officer Harish Bhadoria told Time Of India: "We've heard about the incident involving monkeys and are investigating the matter. Following the parents' complaint, an FIR was registered under BNS sections 74 (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) and the POCSO Act. More sections will be added if needed. We're trying to identify and nab the accused."</p>

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<p>The accused was captured in CCTV cameras installed in the village, which clearly showed him taking away the girl with him. While less is known about the perpetrator, police said he is a resident of another village.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police further said that the man first took the girl to the street near a religious building and then to the abandoned house, where tried to rape her. The girl also told her parents that he threatened to kill her and her family members if she resisted him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police are investigating the incident currently.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A 6-year-old girl was saved from an alleged rape attempt by a group of monkeys in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat city. The parents of the girl, a UKG class student, registered a complaint against the unidentified accused, who has been charged under the POCSO Act and is on the run, police said on Sunday (Sep 22).

A 6-year-old girl was saved from an alleged rape attempt by a group of monkeys in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat city. The parents of the girl, a UKG class student, registered a complaint against the unidentified accused, who has been charged under the POCSO Act and is on the run, police said on Sunday (Sep 22). As per the girl’s parents, an unknown man tried to lure their child to an abandoned house on Saturday (Sep 21), where he took off her clothes. When the man tried to sexually assault the girl, a troop of monkeys aggressively rushed towards him, which forced the man to leave the minor and flee from the scene. Upon reaching home, the frightened child narrated her ordeal to the parents and informed them how she the perpetrator ran away when some angry monkeys came around. Also Read | Dating app scam: Mumbai woman duped of ₹3.37 lakh by fake customs officer “My daughter was playing outside when the accused took her away. The man could be seen in nearby CCTV footage walking a narrow lane with my daughter. He is yet to be identified though. He also threatened my child that he would kill me...My daughter would have been dead by now if the monkeys had not intervened.” Baghpat Circle officer Harish Bhadoria told Time Of India: "We've heard about the incident involving monkeys and are investigating the matter. Following the parents' complaint, an FIR was registered under BNS sections 74 (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) and the POCSO Act. More sections will be added if needed. We're trying to identify and nab the accused." Also Read | India: Woman's body, chopped into 30 pieces, found in fridge while tracing foul smell The accused was captured in CCTV cameras installed in the village, which clearly showed him taking away the girl with him. While less is known about the perpetrator, police said he is a resident of another village. Police further said that the man first took the girl to the street near a religious building and then to the abandoned house, where tried to rape her. The girl also told her parents that he threatened to kill her and her family members if she resisted him. Police are investigating the incident currently. (With inputs from agencies)

'Monkey attack' saves 6-year-old girl from sexual assault in UP's Baghpat, accused on the run

<p>A couple was left shocked after finding a $2 million mansion in its worst state, which had appeared stunning when they had made the purchase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mansion's entire look had changed because its most valuable assets were stripped by the previous owner.</p>

<p>The mansion, called Bochym Manor, had a walnut-panelled library, a Jacobean oak staircase, and its history dates back to the Domesday Book.</p>

<p>The house had 10 bedrooms, secret passageways, historic stained-glass windows, and 13 beautiful holiday homes.</p>

<h2><strong>How was the mansion stripped by previous owner?</strong></h2>

<p>When the couple entered the mansion, they found that the former owner Dr Mark Payne had removed the doors, windows, fireplaces, floors, guttering, and even the plumbing and electrics of the house.</p>

<p>What was more shocking was that the previous owner had also removed three out of the four baths and the magnificent stained-glass windows, as well as some of the panelling of the library. The panelling was carved by the firm which had rebuilt the Houses of Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new owner also found that the holiday homes were entirely gutted and the workmen had torn out the staircase from the estate’s clock tower.</p>

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<p>The mansion's entrance pillar was also knocked down by the trucks getting inside it.</p>

<p>"I was distraught. It was like a warzone or like a tornado had shredded the place. He took pretty much every door handle, tiles off the wall, the locks were removed," Caton said.</p>

<p>"There was some very random and bizarre destruction. I don’t understand the mentality behind it – it’s staggering that you can be that cruel actually," he added.</p>

<p>Speaking to the Mail, Caton accepted that all of their "worst fears" have become reality.</p>

<p>"I wanted to close the door, walk away and put it back on the market and never come back," Caton added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A couple was left shocked after finding a $2 million mansion in its worst state, which had appeared stunning when they had made the purchase. The mansion's entire look had changed because its most valuable assets were stripped by the previous owner.

A couple was left shocked after finding a $2 million mansion in its worst state, which had appeared stunning when they had made the purchase. The mansion's entire look had changed because its most valuable assets were stripped by the previous owner. The mansion, called Bochym Manor, had a walnut-panelled library, a Jacobean oak staircase, and its history dates back to the Domesday Book. The house had 10 bedrooms, secret passageways, historic stained-glass windows, and 13 beautiful holiday homes. How was the mansion stripped by previous owner? When the couple entered the mansion, they found that the former owner Dr Mark Payne had removed the doors, windows, fireplaces, floors, guttering, and even the plumbing and electrics of the house. What was more shocking was that the previous owner had also removed three out of the four baths and the magnificent stained-glass windows, as well as some of the panelling of the library. The panelling was carved by the firm which had rebuilt the Houses of Parliament. The new owner also found that the holiday homes were entirely gutted and the workmen had torn out the staircase from the estate’s clock tower. Also Read: Instagram influencer backtracks after saying Bengaluru will be empty without north Indians The mansion's entrance pillar was also knocked down by the trucks getting inside it. "I was distraught. It was like a warzone or like a tornado had shredded the place. He took pretty much every door handle, tiles off the wall, the locks were removed," Caton said. "There was some very random and bizarre destruction. I don’t understand the mentality behind it – it’s staggering that you can be that cruel actually," he added. Speaking to the Mail, Caton accepted that all of their "worst fears" have become reality. "I wanted to close the door, walk away and put it back on the market and never come back," Caton added. (With inputs from agencies)

Couple purchases $2 million mansion, previous owner strips away its most valuable assets

<p>A government official in Thailand is facing the accusation of taking salary and bonuses for 10 years without working properly even for a day.</p>

<p>The case has once again raised concerns regarding public sector corruption in the country.</p>

<p>As per reports, the official held a position at the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department in Ang Thong province in central Thailand.</p>

<p>As per the report published in the newspaper The Thaiger, the official failed to give time to his government job for around 10 years because of his involvement in a singing gig at a nightclub.</p>

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<p>The official worked the entire night in the club because of which he used to get exhausted and skip office work during the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the man was never fired or penalised for his indiscipline and used to receive his salary and bonuses.</p>

<p>He was occasionally summoned to the office and sometimes reprimanded as well as was asked to sign documents at the request of the mayor to avoid scrutiny.</p>

<h2><strong>Will the Thai official receive punishment for his actions?</strong></h2>

<p>The misconduct of the Thai official was brought into the public eye by a Facebook page called Watchdog, which is a forum focused on exposing government wrongdoings and has 1.1 million followers.</p>

<p>No response has been given by the local government to the case and it is not clear how the official will be punished.</p>

<p>According to the country's law, the officials, who are part of the corruption, can face one to 10 years in prison as well as fines which range from 2,000 to 20,000 baht (US$60 to US$600).</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, social media users expressed their anger at the misconduct of the officials and the lack of accountability of the government.</p>

<p>The case has once again shifted the spotlight on the public sector corruption prevalent in Thailand.</p>

<p>In the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, which has been published by Transparency International, Thailand scored 35 out of 100 and ranked 108th out of 180 countries.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A government official in Thailand is facing the accusation of taking salary and bonuses for 10 years without working properly even for a day. The case has once again raised concerns regarding public sector corruption in the country.

A government official in Thailand is facing the accusation of taking salary and bonuses for 10 years without working properly even for a day. The case has once again raised concerns regarding public sector corruption in the country. As per reports, the official held a position at the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department in Ang Thong province in central Thailand. As per the report published in the newspaper The Thaiger, the official failed to give time to his government job for around 10 years because of his involvement in a singing gig at a nightclub. Also Read: Employers who force staff back to office full time are 'dinosaurs', expert says The official worked the entire night in the club because of which he used to get exhausted and skip office work during the day. However, the man was never fired or penalised for his indiscipline and used to receive his salary and bonuses. He was occasionally summoned to the office and sometimes reprimanded as well as was asked to sign documents at the request of the mayor to avoid scrutiny. Will the Thai official receive punishment for his actions? The misconduct of the Thai official was brought into the public eye by a Facebook page called Watchdog, which is a forum focused on exposing government wrongdoings and has 1.1 million followers. No response has been given by the local government to the case and it is not clear how the official will be punished. According to the country's law, the officials, who are part of the corruption, can face one to 10 years in prison as well as fines which range from 2,000 to 20,000 baht (US$60 to US$600). Also Read: EY under fire after 26-year-old employee dies tragically due to 'work stress' Meanwhile, social media users expressed their anger at the misconduct of the officials and the lack of accountability of the government. The case has once again shifted the spotlight on the public sector corruption prevalent in Thailand. In the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, which has been published by Transparency International, Thailand scored 35 out of 100 and ranked 108th out of 180 countries. (With inputs from agencies)

Thai official manages to get salary and bonuses for 10 years without working. Here's how

<p>The Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has added a husband-wife duo to its no-fly list after a social media storm over the couple's&nbsp;rude behaviour towards a woman from mainland China over reclining her chair.</p>

<p>The Cantonese-speaking couple from Hong Kong was caught on camera by the woman who speaks Mandarin, the major language of mainland China, showing them harassing and verbally abusing her.</p>

<p>She posted the confrontation on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, and the video went viral over the weekend, garnering nearly 29,000 comments.</p>

<p>The woman said that at one point, she was kicked by the couple who abused her using racially discriminatory language.</p>

<p>Cathay said on Sunday (Sep 22) that the couple will not be allowed in any of its flights in future, vowing to a "zero-tolerance policy” towards disrespectful behaviour.</p>

<h2><strong>How did the incident unfold?</strong></h2>

<p>The incident happened on September 17 on a&nbsp;Hong Kong-London flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The middle-aged husband and wife accused the mainland woman of obstructing their view of the in-flight television screen, and demanded that she straighten her seat.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Why Air India passenger was arrested after refusing food, drinks on flight</strong></p>

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<p>She refused to do so. Then the wife stretched her legs on the armrests of the woman's seat, scolded and slapped her wrist.</p>

<p>"When she realised I couldn't speak Cantonese, she started calling me 'mainland girl' in a derogatory tone," she said, according to a report in South China Morning Post.</p>

<p>The husband pushed the back of her seat, the woman said, making it shake.</p>

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<p>At one point, the wife raised her middle finger at the woman, who sought help from the cabin crew that only asked her to put her seat back in straight position.</p>

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<p>"I was shocked because it was not meal time, yet the flight attendant wanted me to compromise," the woman said. "I rejected the suggestion," media reports&nbsp;quoted her as saying.</p>

<p>Some co-passengers slammed the Hong Kong couple. "Don't call yourself a Hong Konger, you bully," said one of them.</p>

<p>"How old are you? Why are you bullying a young girl?," asked another.</p>

<p>After she posted her ordeal on Xiaohongshu, the woman received several similar sympathetic comments. One of them said if the couple wanted more space, they should have paid for first-class seats.</p>

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<p>The woman said in a TV interview on Sunday that she was moved by other passengers who had spoken up during the incident, the South China Morning Post said in a report.</p>

<p>“When the first person spoke up, tears welled up in my eyes. I felt a deep sense of injustice, but also a relief that someone understood and spoke up for me, including a lot of Hongkongers who helped me. I see this as an isolated incident and do not want it to affect the unity between the two places,” SCMP quoted her as saying.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has added a husband-wife duo to its no-fly list after a social media storm over the couple's rude behaviour towards a woman from mainland China over reclining her chair.

The Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has added a husband-wife duo to its no-fly list after a social media storm over the couple's rude behaviour towards a woman from mainland China over reclining her chair. The Cantonese-speaking couple from Hong Kong was caught on camera by the woman who speaks Mandarin, the major language of mainland China, showing them harassing and verbally abusing her. She posted the confrontation on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, and the video went viral over the weekend, garnering nearly 29,000 comments. The woman said that at one point, she was kicked by the couple who abused her using racially discriminatory language. Cathay said on Sunday (Sep 22) that the couple will not be allowed in any of its flights in future, vowing to a "zero-tolerance policy” towards disrespectful behaviour. How did the incident unfold? The incident happened on September 17 on a Hong Kong-London flight. The middle-aged husband and wife accused the mainland woman of obstructing their view of the in-flight television screen, and demanded that she straighten her seat. Watch: Why Air India passenger was arrested after refusing food, drinks on flight × She refused to do so. Then the wife stretched her legs on the armrests of the woman's seat, scolded and slapped her wrist. "When she realised I couldn't speak Cantonese, she started calling me 'mainland girl' in a derogatory tone," she said, according to a report in South China Morning Post. The husband pushed the back of her seat, the woman said, making it shake. Watch the video here: × At one point, the wife raised her middle finger at the woman, who sought help from the cabin crew that only asked her to put her seat back in straight position. Also read: 30-hour delay, tech issues, passenger blackouts: Air India Delhi-San Francisco flight finally takes off "I was shocked because it was not meal time, yet the flight attendant wanted me to compromise," the woman said. "I rejected the suggestion," media reports quoted her as saying. Some co-passengers slammed the Hong Kong couple. "Don't call yourself a Hong Konger, you bully," said one of them. "How old are you? Why are you bullying a young girl?," asked another. After she posted her ordeal on Xiaohongshu, the woman received several similar sympathetic comments. One of them said if the couple wanted more space, they should have paid for first-class seats. Also read: Drunk passenger tries to enter cockpit mid-air, says 'I will take the controls' The woman said in a TV interview on Sunday that she was moved by other passengers who had spoken up during the incident, the South China Morning Post said in a report. “When the first person spoke up, tears welled up in my eyes. I felt a deep sense of injustice, but also a relief that someone understood and spoke up for me, including a lot of Hongkongers who helped me. I see this as an isolated incident and do not want it to affect the unity between the two places,” SCMP quoted her as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Cathay Pacific bans HK couple who kicked, verbally abused Chinese woman for reclining her chair

<p>A brawl between two groups at a prominent mall in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida led to a firing incident on Sunday night (Sep 22).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police arrested three men in connection to the shooting incident that took place in the parking lot of Gardens Galleria Mall in Sector 39, Noida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;three men, hailing from Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, went to a party at the Oscar resto-bar in the mall. The men were intoxicated and had a fight with another group during the party. According to Manish Mishra, the additional deputy commissioner of police in Noida, the altercation moved to the parking lot, where shots were fired.</p>

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<p>The additional deputy commissioner also said that the Noida Police have arrested the three men&nbsp;and recovered the weapon used.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Three people have been arrested and the illegal weapon used in the firing has been recovered by the police. FIR has been registered at Sector 39 police station,” said Mishra.</p>

<p>"In a mall which falls under the Sector 39 police station area, a dispute erupted between two groups over some issue. In the mall's parking lot, both the groups started fighting in which a youth fired shots. Police reached the spot and started the investigation and three youths have been arrested and weapon&nbsp;was&nbsp;recovered," a police official said.</p>

<p>Though no one was injured in the firing, the cops are in the process of registering an FIR. The reason for the fight is not known yet.</p>

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<p>This is not the first time that incidents of violence have occurred at resto-bars&nbsp;in Noida. Several such brawls have led to firing incidents in Noida, raising&nbsp;concerns about law and order.</p>

<p>An accidental firing involving two police constables was reported recently from the Gardens Galleria mall. In early September, a violent fight broke out at the 'F Bar &amp; Lounge' bar in Gardens Galleria Mall between two groups.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A brawl between two groups at a prominent mall in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida led to a firing incident on Sunday night (Sep 22). The police arrested three men in connection to the shooting incident that took place in the parking lot of Gardens Galleria Mall in Sector 39, Noida.

A brawl between two groups at a prominent mall in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida led to a firing incident on Sunday night (Sep 22). The police arrested three men in connection to the shooting incident that took place in the parking lot of Gardens Galleria Mall in Sector 39, Noida. The three men, hailing from Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, went to a party at the Oscar resto-bar in the mall. The men were intoxicated and had a fight with another group during the party. According to Manish Mishra, the additional deputy commissioner of police in Noida, the altercation moved to the parking lot, where shots were fired. Also Read | Google's Sundar Pichai shares PM Modi's AI vision for India, says he 'challenged us to...' The additional deputy commissioner also said that the Noida Police have arrested the three men and recovered the weapon used. “Three people have been arrested and the illegal weapon used in the firing has been recovered by the police. FIR has been registered at Sector 39 police station,” said Mishra. "In a mall which falls under the Sector 39 police station area, a dispute erupted between two groups over some issue. In the mall's parking lot, both the groups started fighting in which a youth fired shots. Police reached the spot and started the investigation and three youths have been arrested and weapon was recovered," a police official said. Though no one was injured in the firing, the cops are in the process of registering an FIR. The reason for the fight is not known yet. Also Read | 'Monkey attack' saves 6-year-old girl from sexual assault in UP's Baghpat, accused on the run This is not the first time that incidents of violence have occurred at resto-bars in Noida. Several such brawls have led to firing incidents in Noida, raising concerns about law and order. An accidental firing involving two police constables was reported recently from the Gardens Galleria mall. In early September, a violent fight broke out at the 'F Bar & Lounge' bar in Gardens Galleria Mall between two groups. (With inputs from agencies)

Noida mall shooting: Three men open fire in parking lot after fight; arrested

<p>A rapid emergency landing was made by a JetBlue flight in Kansas after a smoke alarm went off in the cargo which made the pilots make a sudden descent as some passengers freaked out and others were left in tears on Saturday evening (Sep 21).</p>

<p>The flight had taken off from JFK Airport in New York City and was sent to land in San Diego, however, it was diverted to Salina, Kansas around 6:30 pm (local time) over the smoke alarm which ultimately was found to be false, said JetBlue, in a statement on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;22).</p>

<p>According to the Salina Airport Authority, there were nearly 130 people on board.</p>

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<p>“JetBlue flight 1189 diverted to Salina, Kansas, when the pilots received an alert that there might be smoke in the cargo hold, descending safely and landing without incident,” said a JetBlue spokesperson in an email, as reported by the New York Report.</p>

<p>“Upon inspection, we determined the smoke indication presented to our pilots was a false indication," he added.</p>

<p>In less than 10 minutes, the plane dropped down more than 30,000 feet, as reported by Flight Radar 24 data.</p>

<h2><strong>Passenger shares experience of horrific descent of the airplane</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to NBC News, passenger Seth Odell said that an announcement was made by the pilot on the intercom about a smoke alert in the cargo bay.</p>

<p>“The pilot came on [the intercom] and let us know that he was seeing an alert for smoke in the cargo bay,” said Odell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Some passengers did report hearing a loud bang, too, and so we descended incredibly rapidly and landed in the extremely small airport in Salina," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India-China direct flights may resume soon</strong></p>

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<p>“Some passengers did report hearing a loud bang, too, and so we descended incredibly rapidly and landed in the extremely small airport in Salina,” the passenger recalled.</p>

<p>He said that after the announcement by the pilot, the plane made the landing in Kansas in about just 10 minutes.</p>

<p>“So obviously everybody was starting to freak out. Some people were crying. It was a little bit intense for a few minutes.&nbsp;Crew did a great job getting everybody organized extremely quickly, and obviously, once we were on the ground, everyone was just elated," Odell said.</p>

<p>Salina Fire Battalion Chief Derrick Herzog confirmed that no major issue was found in the plane.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A rapid emergency landing was made by a JetBlue flight in Kansas after a smoke alarm went off in the cargo which made the pilots make a sudden descent as some passengers freaked out and others were left in tears on Saturday evening (Sep 21).

A rapid emergency landing was made by a JetBlue flight in Kansas after a smoke alarm went off in the cargo which made the pilots make a sudden descent as some passengers freaked out and others were left in tears on Saturday evening (Sep 21). The flight had taken off from JFK Airport in New York City and was sent to land in San Diego, however, it was diverted to Salina, Kansas around 6:30 pm (local time) over the smoke alarm which ultimately was found to be false, said JetBlue, in a statement on Sunday (Sep 22). According to the Salina Airport Authority, there were nearly 130 people on board. Also Read: Vistara to operate last flight on Nov 11 ahead of merger with Air India “JetBlue flight 1189 diverted to Salina, Kansas, when the pilots received an alert that there might be smoke in the cargo hold, descending safely and landing without incident,” said a JetBlue spokesperson in an email, as reported by the New York Report. “Upon inspection, we determined the smoke indication presented to our pilots was a false indication," he added. In less than 10 minutes, the plane dropped down more than 30,000 feet, as reported by Flight Radar 24 data. Passenger shares experience of horrific descent of the airplane Speaking to NBC News, passenger Seth Odell said that an announcement was made by the pilot on the intercom about a smoke alert in the cargo bay. “The pilot came on [the intercom] and let us know that he was seeing an alert for smoke in the cargo bay,” said Odell. “Some passengers did report hearing a loud bang, too, and so we descended incredibly rapidly and landed in the extremely small airport in Salina," he said. Watch: India-China direct flights may resume soon “Some passengers did report hearing a loud bang, too, and so we descended incredibly rapidly and landed in the extremely small airport in Salina,” the passenger recalled. He said that after the announcement by the pilot, the plane made the landing in Kansas in about just 10 minutes. “So obviously everybody was starting to freak out. Some people were crying. It was a little bit intense for a few minutes. Crew did a great job getting everybody organized extremely quickly, and obviously, once we were on the ground, everyone was just elated," Odell said. Salina Fire Battalion Chief Derrick Herzog confirmed that no major issue was found in the plane. (With inputs from agencies)

JetBlue flight detects 'fire-like smoke' in cockpit, makes emergency landing as passengers 'freak out'

<p>A polar bear made a rare appearance in a remote Icelandic village earlier this week. The visit by the wild animal was so rare that it was the first bear sighting in the country since 2016. However, its arrival was met with panic and fear, prompting Iceland police to open fire at the bear and kill it. The move was taken after a ‘consultation’ with the environment agency, police claimed, saying “It's not something we like to do.”</p>

<p>The poor animal, which might have most likely drifted ashore from Greenland on ice floes, was deemed a threat to local residents.</p>

<p>News agency Associated Press quoted Westfjords police chief Helgi Jensson as saying, “There was an old woman in there,” who was referring to a summer house in the area. As per reports, the woman was alone in the area and had locked herself up in fear. Other village residents had already left the area, prompting the woman to call up her daughter via satellite link.</p>

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<p>Polar bears are not native to Iceland and only 600 sightings have been recorded since the ninth century.</p>

<p>AP reported that the dead bear would now be taken to the Icelandic Institute of Natural History for further study.</p>

<p>There, researchers will examine the wild beast for parasites and infections, assess its organ health and body fat percentage, and potentially preserve its pelt and skull for the institute's collection.</p>

<p>Iceland considers polar bears as protected species but allows their killings if deemed a threat to local residents or livestock.</p>

<p>Instances of attacks on humans by polar bears are rare but studies show that climate change may have played a role in pushing these wild animals towards lands, thus increasing the risk of human encounters.</p>

<p>A study published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin in 2017 revealed that polar bears attacked humans 73 times across the five polar bear Range States — Canada, Greenland, Norway, Russia and the United States — from 1870 to 2014.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A polar bear made a rare appearance in a remote Icelandic village earlier this week. The visit by the wild animal was so rare that it was the first bear sighting in the country since 2016.

A polar bear made a rare appearance in a remote Icelandic village earlier this week. The visit by the wild animal was so rare that it was the first bear sighting in the country since 2016. However, its arrival was met with panic and fear, prompting Iceland police to open fire at the bear and kill it. The move was taken after a ‘consultation’ with the environment agency, police claimed, saying “It's not something we like to do.” The poor animal, which might have most likely drifted ashore from Greenland on ice floes, was deemed a threat to local residents. News agency Associated Press quoted Westfjords police chief Helgi Jensson as saying, “There was an old woman in there,” who was referring to a summer house in the area. As per reports, the woman was alone in the area and had locked herself up in fear. Other village residents had already left the area, prompting the woman to call up her daughter via satellite link. Also read: China’s ‘beautiful governor’ given 13 years in prison over sexual relations with 58 subordinates Polar bears are not native to Iceland and only 600 sightings have been recorded since the ninth century. AP reported that the dead bear would now be taken to the Icelandic Institute of Natural History for further study. There, researchers will examine the wild beast for parasites and infections, assess its organ health and body fat percentage, and potentially preserve its pelt and skull for the institute's collection. Iceland considers polar bears as protected species but allows their killings if deemed a threat to local residents or livestock. Instances of attacks on humans by polar bears are rare but studies show that climate change may have played a role in pushing these wild animals towards lands, thus increasing the risk of human encounters. A study published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin in 2017 revealed that polar bears attacked humans 73 times across the five polar bear Range States — Canada, Greenland, Norway, Russia and the United States — from 1870 to 2014. (With inputs from agencies)

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