<p>Suzanne Flament-Smith made an unexpected discovery while picking up trash along Bayshore Boulevard this week. Amidst the storm debris littering the shoreline of Safety Harbor, a city on Tampa Bay’s western shore, Flament-Smith&nbsp;found a glass bottle containing a mysterious note.</p>

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<p>Flament-Smith, who regularly carries a trash bag and gloves in her car for clean-up efforts, was particularly struck by the large amount of plastic waste left by a recent storm. "The amount of plastic was overwhelming," she told CBS News affiliate WTSP. "It was driving me crazy."</p>

<p>Determined to tackle the mess, she began collecting trash and, during her efforts, came across the intriguing bottle. “As I was filling my third bag, I noticed a glass bottle with writing visible through the glass. It looked like a message in a bottle,” she recounted.</p>

<h2><strong>Hidden WWII message found in glass bottle&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Flament-Smith posted about her discovery on Facebook, showcasing a note written in cursive on a weathered piece of paper with many of the words faded. She captioned the post, "Thank you Aaron &amp; Alessandra in FL, and Alyssa in VA, for covering this story and helping find the bottle its home!"</p>

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<p>After carefully bringing the bottle home, Flament-Smith and her family opened it to reveal its contents: a collection of shells, a bullet casing, a small cannonball, sand and most notably, an old, faded note written in cursive. The message inside remains partially legible but adds to the bottle’s mystique.</p>

<p>Flament-Smith’s find serves as a poignant reminder of the stories and surprises that can emerge from even the most routine tasks.</p>

<p>Among the partially legible messages was a date: 3/4/45, next to a U.S. Navy letterhead from the Amphibious Training Base in Little Creek, Virginia. The letter appeared to be from a Navy serviceman during World War II to a friend, mentioning a future radio school and plans to meet.</p>

<p>Navy public affairs officer April Phillips is investigating the letter's authenticity, intrigued by its historical significance.</p>

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Suzanne Flament-Smith made an unexpected discovery while picking up trash along Bayshore Boulevard this week. Amidst the storm debris littering the shoreline of Safety Harbor, a city on Tampa Bay’s western shore, Flament-Smith found a glass bottle containing a mysterious note.

Suzanne Flament-Smith made an unexpected discovery while picking up trash along Bayshore Boulevard this week. Amidst the storm debris littering the shoreline of Safety Harbor, a city on Tampa Bay’s western shore, Flament-Smith found a glass bottle containing a mysterious note. Also read |Shared intel to prevent attack at Taylor Swift's Vienna concert: US Flament-Smith, who regularly carries a trash bag and gloves in her car for clean-up efforts, was particularly struck by the large amount of plastic waste left by a recent storm. "The amount of plastic was overwhelming," she told CBS News affiliate WTSP. "It was driving me crazy." Determined to tackle the mess, she began collecting trash and, during her efforts, came across the intriguing bottle. “As I was filling my third bag, I noticed a glass bottle with writing visible through the glass. It looked like a message in a bottle,” she recounted. Hidden WWII message found in glass bottle Flament-Smith posted about her discovery on Facebook, showcasing a note written in cursive on a weathered piece of paper with many of the words faded. She captioned the post, "Thank you Aaron & Alessandra in FL, and Alyssa in VA, for covering this story and helping find the bottle its home!" Also read | How to manage asthma and win like Olympian Noah Lyles? Exclusive expert tips After carefully bringing the bottle home, Flament-Smith and her family opened it to reveal its contents: a collection of shells, a bullet casing, a small cannonball, sand and most notably, an old, faded note written in cursive. The message inside remains partially legible but adds to the bottle’s mystique. Flament-Smith’s find serves as a poignant reminder of the stories and surprises that can emerge from even the most routine tasks. Among the partially legible messages was a date: 3/4/45, next to a U.S. Navy letterhead from the Amphibious Training Base in Little Creek, Virginia. The letter appeared to be from a Navy serviceman during World War II to a friend, mentioning a future radio school and plans to meet. Navy public affairs officer April Phillips is investigating the letter's authenticity, intrigued by its historical significance. (With inputs from agencies)

Hidden WWII message found in glass bottle while cleaning Hurricane Debby debris in Florida

<p>Researchers at Oxford University's physics department have created an innovative ultra-thin, flexible material designed to absorb light with remarkable efficiency. This micro-thin coating is incredibly thin, allowing it to be easily applied to a wide range of surfaces, including buildings and various objects. Its design enables it to blend seamlessly with different structures without affecting their appearance or functionality.</p>

<p>The material's advanced light-absorbing properties allow it to generate nearly double the energy output compared to traditional solar panels.</p>

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<p>The secret behind this innovation lies in perovskites—a class of materials that surpass traditional silicon-based panels in solar energy absorption. Unlike their silicon counterparts, perovskites feature light-absorbing layers adept at capturing a broader spectrum of sunlight, translating to enhanced energy generation.</p>

<h2><strong>Ultra-thin and versatile</strong></h2>

<p>Remarkably, this solar coating measures just over one micron in thickness, rendering it 150 times thinner than the silicon wafers commonly used today. Its versatility doesn't end there, the material can be printed onto diverse surfaces, including plastics and paper, utilising techniques similar to inkjet printing.</p>

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<p>The advent of this technology addresses longstanding challenges associated with ground-based solar farms, which often occupy vast tracts of land and spark conflicts with the agricultural sector. By enabling solar energy harvesting from existing structures, Oxford's innovation promises to alleviate land use disputes and potentially reduce energy costs.</p>

<h2><strong>Commercial potential and future prospects</strong></h2>

<p>Henry Snaith, Professor of Renewable Energy at Oxford University's Physics Department, who leads the team, highlighted the commercial potential of their development. He foresees broad applications in industries like construction and automotive manufacturing, marking the beginning of a new era in sustainable energy solutions.</p>

<p>‘The latest innovations in solar materials and techniques demonstrated in our labs could become a platform for a new industry, manufacturing materials to generate solar energy more sustainably and cheaply by using existing buildings, vehicles, and objects, he stated.</p>

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Researchers at Oxford University's physics department have created an innovative ultra-thin, flexible material designed to absorb light with remarkable efficiency.

Researchers at Oxford University's physics department have created an innovative ultra-thin, flexible material designed to absorb light with remarkable efficiency. This micro-thin coating is incredibly thin, allowing it to be easily applied to a wide range of surfaces, including buildings and various objects. Its design enables it to blend seamlessly with different structures without affecting their appearance or functionality. The material's advanced light-absorbing properties allow it to generate nearly double the energy output compared to traditional solar panels. Also read | Ukraine to unleash ‘BAD’ robot dogs on Russian forces in attempt to mitigate losses The secret behind this innovation lies in perovskites—a class of materials that surpass traditional silicon-based panels in solar energy absorption. Unlike their silicon counterparts, perovskites feature light-absorbing layers adept at capturing a broader spectrum of sunlight, translating to enhanced energy generation. Ultra-thin and versatile Remarkably, this solar coating measures just over one micron in thickness, rendering it 150 times thinner than the silicon wafers commonly used today. Its versatility doesn't end there, the material can be printed onto diverse surfaces, including plastics and paper, utilising techniques similar to inkjet printing. Also read |Chinese rocket blows up in space casting a huge cloud of debris around Earth The advent of this technology addresses longstanding challenges associated with ground-based solar farms, which often occupy vast tracts of land and spark conflicts with the agricultural sector. By enabling solar energy harvesting from existing structures, Oxford's innovation promises to alleviate land use disputes and potentially reduce energy costs. Commercial potential and future prospects Henry Snaith, Professor of Renewable Energy at Oxford University's Physics Department, who leads the team, highlighted the commercial potential of their development. He foresees broad applications in industries like construction and automotive manufacturing, marking the beginning of a new era in sustainable energy solutions. ‘The latest innovations in solar materials and techniques demonstrated in our labs could become a platform for a new industry, manufacturing materials to generate solar energy more sustainably and cheaply by using existing buildings, vehicles, and objects, he stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Oxford scientists develop ultra-thin solar coating for efficient energy harvesting

<p>In a rare find, a giant panda fossil has been discovered in the Shaanxi Province of China. The fossil dates back over 10,000 years and is in extremely good condition. More than 90 per cent of the skull and 70 per cent of the skeleton are still intact. Researchers say that it is exceedingly rare to find such a well-preserved fossil. The discovery was made 180 metres deep in a limestone cave in Chenggu County, Hanzhong City, where the panda remains sat on a limestone platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This nearly complete skeleton, including the skull, metatarsal bones and vertebrae, is unprecedented in Shaanxi and likely in the entire country," Hu Songmei, a member of the Shaanxi Provincial Paleontological Fossil Expert Committee, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists say that the fossil will help them understand about the evolution of giant pandas in the Qinling and Daba Mountains. A total of 33 fossil pieces have been found in the cave.</p>

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<p>They inspected the skull, teeth and sagittal crest of the fossil to know more about the animal fossil. Upon initial study, experts have determined that the fossil is of an adult female giant panda. It likely lived during the middle to late Pleistocene epoch, that is between 200,000 and 10,000 years ago.</p>

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<p>Further research will be conducted into the fossil by the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Natural Resources. It will try to restore the fossil using the 33 specimens found to learn more about the giant pandas that lived at the time.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>About giant pandas</h2>

<p>Giant pandas can only be found in China in the six montane regions. The animal leads a solitary life and they come together just during the mating season. It eats mostly bamboo and bamboo shoots and can gorge on nine to 14 kgs of bamboo shoots a day. This is because bamboo shoots don't give a lot of energy or protein. Pandas have been scientifically classified as carnivorous and have the digestive system of a carnivore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Research has shown that ancient giant pandas were omnivorous seven million years ago and they only became herbivorous around 2.4 million years ago.</p>


In a rare find, a giant panda fossil has been discovered in the Shaanxi Province of China. The fossil dates back over 10,000 years and is in extremely good condition.

In a rare find, a giant panda fossil has been discovered in the Shaanxi Province of China. The fossil dates back over 10,000 years and is in extremely good condition. More than 90 per cent of the skull and 70 per cent of the skeleton are still intact. Researchers say that it is exceedingly rare to find such a well-preserved fossil. The discovery was made 180 metres deep in a limestone cave in Chenggu County, Hanzhong City, where the panda remains sat on a limestone platform. "This nearly complete skeleton, including the skull, metatarsal bones and vertebrae, is unprecedented in Shaanxi and likely in the entire country," Hu Songmei, a member of the Shaanxi Provincial Paleontological Fossil Expert Committee, said. Scientists say that the fossil will help them understand about the evolution of giant pandas in the Qinling and Daba Mountains. A total of 33 fossil pieces have been found in the cave. Local residents in northwest #China’s #Shaanxi province have helped researchers discover a well-preserved giant panda fossil in a cave that dates back at least 10,000 years, the provincial department of natural resources said on Wednesday, August 7. #pandafossil pic.twitter.com/vuE4CYlJzA — Panda Paws (@Panda_Paws_) August 7, 2024 × They inspected the skull, teeth and sagittal crest of the fossil to know more about the animal fossil. Upon initial study, experts have determined that the fossil is of an adult female giant panda. It likely lived during the middle to late Pleistocene epoch, that is between 200,000 and 10,000 years ago. Also Read: China's Premier announces new pandas for Australia during historic visit amid thawing relations Further research will be conducted into the fossil by the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Natural Resources. It will try to restore the fossil using the 33 specimens found to learn more about the giant pandas that lived at the time. × About giant pandas Giant pandas can only be found in China in the six montane regions. The animal leads a solitary life and they come together just during the mating season. It eats mostly bamboo and bamboo shoots and can gorge on nine to 14 kgs of bamboo shoots a day. This is because bamboo shoots don't give a lot of energy or protein. Pandas have been scientifically classified as carnivorous and have the digestive system of a carnivore. Research has shown that ancient giant pandas were omnivorous seven million years ago and they only became herbivorous around 2.4 million years ago.

Giant panda fossil dating back 10,000 years discovered in a limestone cave in China

<p>Artificial sweeteners have often been called out as unhealthy, and now new research says that one popular sugar substitute increases the risk of heart attack and strokes. Erythritol, an artificial sweetener commonly found in some foods, and a keto-friendly option, is extremely harmful to health, as per a new Cleveland Clinic study. The study found that erythritol makes platelets more active, causing blood clots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This research raises some concerns that a standard serving of an erythritol-sweetened food or beverage may acutely stimulate a direct clot-forming effect,” study co-author Dr WH Wilson Tang, research director for Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, said. The results of the study were published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology on Thursday (August 8).</p>

<p>Surprisingly, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposes no restrictions on the use of this artificial sweetener. Erythritol has been classified as a GRAS (generally recognised as safe)&nbsp;ingredient by the FDA.</p>

<p>High erythritol levels have in the past been found to make people more prone to developing heart disease. Such people are twice as likely to experience a major cardiac event in three years, the Cleveland Clinic found.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Risks of artificial sweeteners</h2>

<p>Notably, several people with diabetes often consume artificial sweeteners, and the latest research raises questions about its use.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Senior and corresponding author Dr. Stanley Hazen says, “Many professional societies and clinicians routinely recommend that people at high cardiovascular risk — those with obesity, diabetes or metabolic syndrome — consume foods that contain sugar substitutes rather than sugar."&nbsp;</p>

<p>“These findings underscore the importance of further long-term clinical studies to assess the cardiovascular safety of erythritol and other sugar substitutes,” added Hazen. He is the chair of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences in Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute and co-section head of Preventive Cardiology.</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH:&nbsp;Ultra-processed food, especially Artificial Sweeteners, linked to depression: Study</strong></p>

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<p>However, the new study took into account healthy adults who consumed erythritol. A significant increase in blood clot formation was recorded in such individuals in comparison to those who used sugar. “Cardiovascular disease builds over time, and heart disease is the leading cause of death globally. We need to make sure the foods we eat aren’t hidden contributors,” Hazen said.</p>

<p>Experts advise consuming natural sugar foods in moderate amounts in place of artificial sweeteners to avoid the health risks posed by them. Recently, Hazen and his team also found that high amounts of xylitol — a sugar alcohol like erythritol, commonly found in sugar-free candy, gums, baked goods and toothpaste — also increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.<br />
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Artificial sweeteners have often been called out as unhealthy, and now new research says that one popular sugar substitute increases the risk of heart attack and strokes.

Artificial sweeteners have often been called out as unhealthy, and now new research says that one popular sugar substitute increases the risk of heart attack and strokes. Erythritol, an artificial sweetener commonly found in some foods, and a keto-friendly option, is extremely harmful to health, as per a new Cleveland Clinic study. The study found that erythritol makes platelets more active, causing blood clots. “This research raises some concerns that a standard serving of an erythritol-sweetened food or beverage may acutely stimulate a direct clot-forming effect,” study co-author Dr WH Wilson Tang, research director for Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, said. The results of the study were published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology on Thursday (August 8). Surprisingly, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposes no restrictions on the use of this artificial sweetener. Erythritol has been classified as a GRAS (generally recognised as safe) ingredient by the FDA. High erythritol levels have in the past been found to make people more prone to developing heart disease. Such people are twice as likely to experience a major cardiac event in three years, the Cleveland Clinic found. Risks of artificial sweeteners Notably, several people with diabetes often consume artificial sweeteners, and the latest research raises questions about its use. Also Read: What is Graves' Disease, the condition afflicting Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley Senior and corresponding author Dr. Stanley Hazen says, “Many professional societies and clinicians routinely recommend that people at high cardiovascular risk — those with obesity, diabetes or metabolic syndrome — consume foods that contain sugar substitutes rather than sugar." “These findings underscore the importance of further long-term clinical studies to assess the cardiovascular safety of erythritol and other sugar substitutes,” added Hazen. He is the chair of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences in Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute and co-section head of Preventive Cardiology. WATCH: Ultra-processed food, especially Artificial Sweeteners, linked to depression: Study × However, the new study took into account healthy adults who consumed erythritol. A significant increase in blood clot formation was recorded in such individuals in comparison to those who used sugar. “Cardiovascular disease builds over time, and heart disease is the leading cause of death globally. We need to make sure the foods we eat aren’t hidden contributors,” Hazen said. Experts advise consuming natural sugar foods in moderate amounts in place of artificial sweeteners to avoid the health risks posed by them. Recently, Hazen and his team also found that high amounts of xylitol — a sugar alcohol like erythritol, commonly found in sugar-free candy, gums, baked goods and toothpaste — also increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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<p>A woman was found dead inside baggage-processing machinery at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, United States on Thursday (Aug 8). The spokesperson of the Chicago&nbsp;fire department, Larry Langford said firefighters were called to the airport at about 7:45 am (local time) following&nbsp;a report of a person found entangled in a conveyor belt system in a baggage room.</p>

<p>Police said that the&nbsp;woman was&nbsp;57 years old, but didn’t reveal her name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The baggage room where the woman was found entangled was not publicly accessible, as per Langford, though the authorities did not know how the woman reached there. Scott Allen, a spokesperson for the US Department of Labor, said an official with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) visited the scene and learned the woman was not an airport employee.</p>

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<p>Firefighters turned the scene over to police investigators, and Langford had no more details.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chicago police department’s communications office, on the other hand, said in an email to the Associated Press that the woman was found unresponsive and pronounced dead on the scene. The investigation is currently underway, the office said.</p>

<p>The police initially said the woman was discovered at 2:27 am (local time), creating confusion about why firefighters and paramedics did not arrive on time. The concerned authorities arrived five hours after the incident.</p>

<p>After checking with the police department about the timing, Langford said that he was told surveillance footage showed the woman walking in the baggage room at 2:27 am (local time), but she was discovered at 7:30 am (local time), prompting a 911 call.</p>

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<p>The footage only shows her walking and does not show what happened to her.</p>

<p>Nathaniel Blackman, a police spokesperson, clarified during a phone interview with the Associated Press that no one was watching the surveillance cameras in real-time and investigators reviewed the footage after the woman’s body was discovered.</p>

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A woman was found dead inside baggage-processing machinery at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, United States on Thursday (Aug 8). The spokesperson of the Chicago fire department, Larry Langford said firefighters were called to the airport at about 7:45 am (local time) following a report of a person found entangled in a conveyor belt system in a baggage room.

A woman was found dead inside baggage-processing machinery at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, United States on Thursday (Aug 8). The spokesperson of the Chicago fire department, Larry Langford said firefighters were called to the airport at about 7:45 am (local time) following a report of a person found entangled in a conveyor belt system in a baggage room. Police said that the woman was 57 years old, but didn’t reveal her name. The baggage room where the woman was found entangled was not publicly accessible, as per Langford, though the authorities did not know how the woman reached there. Scott Allen, a spokesperson for the US Department of Labor, said an official with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) visited the scene and learned the woman was not an airport employee. Also Read | Taylor Swift concert terror plot: Iraqi national arrested, main suspect admits to planning bloodbath Firefighters turned the scene over to police investigators, and Langford had no more details. The Chicago police department’s communications office, on the other hand, said in an email to the Associated Press that the woman was found unresponsive and pronounced dead on the scene. The investigation is currently underway, the office said. The police initially said the woman was discovered at 2:27 am (local time), creating confusion about why firefighters and paramedics did not arrive on time. The concerned authorities arrived five hours after the incident. After checking with the police department about the timing, Langford said that he was told surveillance footage showed the woman walking in the baggage room at 2:27 am (local time), but she was discovered at 7:30 am (local time), prompting a 911 call. Also Read | 3000-year-old figurine found at bottom of a lake has fingerprints of its maker The footage only shows her walking and does not show what happened to her. Nathaniel Blackman, a police spokesperson, clarified during a phone interview with the Associated Press that no one was watching the surveillance cameras in real-time and investigators reviewed the footage after the woman’s body was discovered. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>An Indian-origin software developer who lives in Texas has warned students not to come&nbsp;to the United States for studies. Suren says that once the studies&nbsp;are&nbsp;over, chasing H1B visas becomes a full-time career. In his post on X, he further says that the problem doesn't end there as the wait time for a green card is 100 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He talked about the problems faced by Indian students in response&nbsp;to a post by US Ambassador Eric Garcetti. In a video, the ambassador can be seen talking about Education USA Fairs being held across India. His post reads, "Students and parents, I’m thrilled to invite you to our #EducationUSA Fairs, which are taking place all over India this month."</p>

<p>"This is your chance to meet representatives from more than 80 U.S. universities and learn about admissions, scholarships and much more."</p>

<p>Suren's X bio reads "GenAI for Software Engineering, Open Source, Chef, Rants about USA H1B &amp; Green Cards. Apolitical critic". In his post, he wrote, "Please don't come to #USA. These are lies. Don't believe me? Talk to anyone who came here to study in the last decade."</p>

<p>He then listed the problems one faces in the US. Suren&nbsp;wrote that, "Your dreams will be shattered" and that "There is no future after your education is over."</p>

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<p>Talking about visas and green cards, he wrote, "Your entire career will be chasing #H1B visas. Green cards for Indian born has a wait time of ~100 years."</p>

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Don't believe me? Talk to anyone who came here to study in the last decade.<br />
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<p>Several people agreed with Suren on the H1B visa and green card issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One&nbsp;user&nbsp;wrote, "Yes. True. One day I asked my coworker when you are becoming citizen in USA, who is on H1 visa. I was shocked to know it is 100 years waiting list."</p>

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<p>Another user named Satya said working in India is a much better choice for today's youth. "Smart people with good education and talent have more opportunities in India over the next decade or so. GC wait in USA is miserable! Not worth it unless you just go there for the above mentioned factors. Immigration is a big pain point now more than ever especially for ‘legal immigrants’."</p>

<p>One user wrote how Indians live in fear of being fired from their jobs. "Those indians who plan to come to the US now for higher education will keep renewing #H1B visas for the rest of their lives and will always be in edge of getting fired from the job. No green cards for indians."</p>


An Indian-origin software developer who lives in Texas has warned students not to come to the United States for studies. Suren says that once the studies are over, chasing H1B visas becomes a full-time career.

An Indian-origin software developer who lives in Texas has warned students not to come to the United States for studies. Suren says that once the studies are over, chasing H1B visas becomes a full-time career. In his post on X, he further says that the problem doesn't end there as the wait time for a green card is 100 years. He talked about the problems faced by Indian students in response to a post by US Ambassador Eric Garcetti. In a video, the ambassador can be seen talking about Education USA Fairs being held across India. His post reads, "Students and parents, I’m thrilled to invite you to our #EducationUSA Fairs, which are taking place all over India this month." "This is your chance to meet representatives from more than 80 U.S. universities and learn about admissions, scholarships and much more." Suren's X bio reads "GenAI for Software Engineering, Open Source, Chef, Rants about USA H1B & Green Cards. Apolitical critic". In his post, he wrote, "Please don't come to #USA. These are lies. Don't believe me? Talk to anyone who came here to study in the last decade." He then listed the problems one faces in the US. Suren wrote that, "Your dreams will be shattered" and that "There is no future after your education is over." Also Read: Enjoy a long workcation in Thailand with Destination Visa. Details Talking about visas and green cards, he wrote, "Your entire career will be chasing #H1B visas. Green cards for Indian born has a wait time of ~100 years." Please don't come to #USA. These are lies. Don't believe me? Talk to anyone who came here to study in the last decade. - Your dreams will be shattered. - There is no future after your education is over. - Your entire career will be chasing #H1B visas. - Green cards for Indian… https://t.co/EJ1XRa74mJ — Suren (@TheSurenk) August 8, 2024 × Netizens react Several people agreed with Suren on the H1B visa and green card issues. One user wrote, "Yes. True. One day I asked my coworker when you are becoming citizen in USA, who is on H1 visa. I was shocked to know it is 100 years waiting list." × Another user named Satya said working in India is a much better choice for today's youth. "Smart people with good education and talent have more opportunities in India over the next decade or so. GC wait in USA is miserable! Not worth it unless you just go there for the above mentioned factors. Immigration is a big pain point now more than ever especially for ‘legal immigrants’." One user wrote how Indians live in fear of being fired from their jobs. "Those indians who plan to come to the US now for higher education will keep renewing #H1B visas for the rest of their lives and will always be in edge of getting fired from the job. No green cards for indians."

100 years for a green card? Indian engineer warns students, ‘Don’t come to US'

<p>An Iron Age-era statuette has been discovered at the bottom of a lake in Italy. The clay figurine was found during ongoing work at the underwater archaeological site of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy. The statue was fished out of the volcanic Lake Bolsena and is an unfinished clay figure of a woman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It dates back to sometime between the 10th and 9th centuries BC. According to a translated statement by Italy's Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape, the clay statuette is so fresh that it “still shows the marks of the fingerprints” of its maker. The figure was likely covered with some sort of cloth years back as there is an imprint of a plot of fabric under its chest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts say that such pieces were usually kept in places where the remains of the dead were stored. However, the site where divers found the statuette was once a residential area. But this does not mean that it could not have been used for rituals, albeit of a domestic nature. The Italian Cultural Property Restoration team worked with government divers to ensure that the statuette was brought out of the waters safely.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Historical significance of Gran Carro di Bolsena</strong></h2>

<p>It wasn't until 1991 that Gran Carro di Bolsena became a site of archaeological interest. Researchers at the time found that the pile of shapeless stones that form Aiola are linked to hot thermal water springs. Wooden poles and ceramic fragments were found southwest of the lake and were found to be tied to the early Iron Age. Springs throw out gas and minerals as hot as 40°C and might have formed at least four other rock formations, which might be a little smaller than Aiola.</p>

<p>Another find in 2020 led experts to determine that Aiola was an integral part of the village during the early Iron Age. This was a mound of earth found under the stones in 2020 in the area where wood and ceramic originate. Coins and pots from the Constantinian era later found prove people lived at the site until late in the Roman Empire.</p>


An Iron Age-era statuette has been discovered at the bottom of a lake in Italy. The clay figurine was found during ongoing work at the underwater archaeological site of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy.

An Iron Age-era statuette has been discovered at the bottom of a lake in Italy. The clay figurine was found during ongoing work at the underwater archaeological site of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy. The statue was fished out of the volcanic Lake Bolsena and is an unfinished clay figure of a woman. It dates back to sometime between the 10th and 9th centuries BC. According to a translated statement by Italy's Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape, the clay statuette is so fresh that it “still shows the marks of the fingerprints” of its maker. The figure was likely covered with some sort of cloth years back as there is an imprint of a plot of fabric under its chest. Experts say that such pieces were usually kept in places where the remains of the dead were stored. However, the site where divers found the statuette was once a residential area. But this does not mean that it could not have been used for rituals, albeit of a domestic nature. The Italian Cultural Property Restoration team worked with government divers to ensure that the statuette was brought out of the waters safely. Also Read: Mystery of gigantic stones used in Herod's Temple in Jerusalem solved Historical significance of Gran Carro di Bolsena It wasn't until 1991 that Gran Carro di Bolsena became a site of archaeological interest. Researchers at the time found that the pile of shapeless stones that form Aiola are linked to hot thermal water springs. Wooden poles and ceramic fragments were found southwest of the lake and were found to be tied to the early Iron Age. Springs throw out gas and minerals as hot as 40°C and might have formed at least four other rock formations, which might be a little smaller than Aiola. Another find in 2020 led experts to determine that Aiola was an integral part of the village during the early Iron Age. This was a mound of earth found under the stones in 2020 in the area where wood and ceramic originate. Coins and pots from the Constantinian era later found prove people lived at the site until late in the Roman Empire.

3000-year-old figurine found at bottom of a lake has fingerprints of its maker

<p>A 71-year-old man, suspected of raping two women at gunpoint has been arrested by police after a long car chase in Los Angeles, United States. He was identified as a serial rapist from the US state of Massachusetts who had been on the run for a decade. The 71-year-old Stephen Paul Gale was driving a Lincoln SUV while trying to escape from police pursuit before surrendering around 5:30 pm (local time), reported Fox News Digital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man arrested&nbsp;has been identified as Stephen Paul Gale and is charged with four counts of rape, a count of armed robbery of two women in a Framingham, Massachusetts&nbsp;store in 1989, and two counts of kidnapping. The authorities with the US&nbsp;Marshals Service publicly identified Gale as the suspect in May 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WFXT Boston 25 News reported that Gale was 37 years old when he entered a store&nbsp;called Hit or Miss on 27 December 1989, armed with a handgun. According to the reports, he forced two women to the back of the store, made them empty all the money from the locker, made them undress and put them in separate rooms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“He sexually assaulted both women while holding the gun to their heads,”&nbsp;Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan's office told the Boston outlet at the time.&nbsp;It added, "When [Gale] returned to the front of the store, the victims fled out the rear fire door to a nearby home.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>After the crime, the left-behind evidence was used to create a DNA report, though it was an unsuccessful attempt to catch him.&nbsp;The police later used a forensic approach and found Gale as the suspect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US&nbsp;Marshals Service said that the 71-year-old man was also suspected of similar sexual assaults between&nbsp;1989 and 1990 in the great Boston area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The suspect was reportedly taken to hospital for treatment of an unknown disease, which will be further&nbsp;looked after&nbsp;in prison.&nbsp;</p>

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A 71-year-old man, suspected of raping two women at gunpoint has been arrested by police after a long car chase in Los Angeles, United States. He was identified as a serial rapist from the US state of Massachusetts who had been on the run for a decade.

A 71-year-old man, suspected of raping two women at gunpoint has been arrested by police after a long car chase in Los Angeles, United States. He was identified as a serial rapist from the US state of Massachusetts who had been on the run for a decade. The 71-year-old Stephen Paul Gale was driving a Lincoln SUV while trying to escape from police pursuit before surrendering around 5:30 pm (local time), reported Fox News Digital. The man arrested has been identified as Stephen Paul Gale and is charged with four counts of rape, a count of armed robbery of two women in a Framingham, Massachusetts store in 1989, and two counts of kidnapping. The authorities with the US Marshals Service publicly identified Gale as the suspect in May 2024. WFXT Boston 25 News reported that Gale was 37 years old when he entered a store called Hit or Miss on 27 December 1989, armed with a handgun. According to the reports, he forced two women to the back of the store, made them empty all the money from the locker, made them undress and put them in separate rooms. Also Read | 3 Columbia University deans who sent 'antisemitic' texts at event on Jews quit: What is 'textgate' scandal “He sexually assaulted both women while holding the gun to their heads,” Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan's office told the Boston outlet at the time. It added, "When [Gale] returned to the front of the store, the victims fled out the rear fire door to a nearby home.” After the crime, the left-behind evidence was used to create a DNA report, though it was an unsuccessful attempt to catch him. The police later used a forensic approach and found Gale as the suspect. The US Marshals Service said that the 71-year-old man was also suspected of similar sexual assaults between 1989 and 1990 in the great Boston area. The suspect was reportedly taken to hospital for treatment of an unknown disease, which will be further looked after in prison. (With inputs from agencies)

Massachusetts rape suspect who led LA police on pursuit, captured after a long chase

<p>Jerusalem's Second Temple, considered the most holy site in Judaism, was built using large stones. Archaeologists have now found the quarry from where these stones were likely sourced. Talking about the discovery, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced in a statement that the quarry is spread over an area of 3,500 square metres in the Har Hotzvim area of Jerusalem. It contains stones used for the construction of the temple, with some of them weighing about 2.5 tonnes. They also found a stone jar supposedly used for purification purposes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>King Herod, who ruled the kingdom of Judea over 2,000 years ago, worked to restore the Second Temple. The quarry also dates back to around the same time. Archaeologists stated that this quarry was in use till around AD 70, during which time the Roman Empire conquered Jerusalem following a revolt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The quarry came to light during excavations being done in the region before building a commercial complex. The statement added that the quarry site will be integrated with the new complex.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LiveScience reported Amos Frumkin, professor emeritus at the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as saying that the discovery "provides valuable insights into the scale of construction activities in Jerusalem during its peak period".</p>

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<p>It reflects "the city's industrial capabilities and the immense resources that went into its monumental architecture," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Jerusalem's Second Temple</strong></h2>

<p>The Second Temple was built after the Babylonians destroyed the first temple in 587 BC. Also known as Solomon's Temple, it was wrecked alongside the Kingdom of Judah. The Second Temple was completed during the reign of the Persian king Darius I.</p>

<p>The temple was refurbished and expanded in the 1st century BCE by Herod the Great. This is why it is also known as Herod's Temple. He turned it into a grand and imposing structure. The temple acted as the chief site of worship, ritual sacrifice (korban), and communal gathering for Jews. However, in 70 CE, the first Jewish–Roman War resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>


Jerusalem's Second Temple, considered the most holy site in Judaism, was built using large stones. Archaeologists have now found the quarry from where these stones were likely sourced.

Jerusalem's Second Temple, considered the most holy site in Judaism, was built using large stones. Archaeologists have now found the quarry from where these stones were likely sourced. Talking about the discovery, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced in a statement that the quarry is spread over an area of 3,500 square metres in the Har Hotzvim area of Jerusalem. It contains stones used for the construction of the temple, with some of them weighing about 2.5 tonnes. They also found a stone jar supposedly used for purification purposes. King Herod, who ruled the kingdom of Judea over 2,000 years ago, worked to restore the Second Temple. The quarry also dates back to around the same time. Archaeologists stated that this quarry was in use till around AD 70, during which time the Roman Empire conquered Jerusalem following a revolt. The quarry came to light during excavations being done in the region before building a commercial complex. The statement added that the quarry site will be integrated with the new complex. LiveScience reported Amos Frumkin, professor emeritus at the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as saying that the discovery "provides valuable insights into the scale of construction activities in Jerusalem during its peak period". Also Read: Underwater 1.2km-deep hole in Earth's mantle can hold clues to origins of life It reflects "the city's industrial capabilities and the immense resources that went into its monumental architecture," he added. Jerusalem's Second Temple The Second Temple was built after the Babylonians destroyed the first temple in 587 BC. Also known as Solomon's Temple, it was wrecked alongside the Kingdom of Judah. The Second Temple was completed during the reign of the Persian king Darius I. The temple was refurbished and expanded in the 1st century BCE by Herod the Great. This is why it is also known as Herod's Temple. He turned it into a grand and imposing structure. The temple acted as the chief site of worship, ritual sacrifice (korban), and communal gathering for Jews. However, in 70 CE, the first Jewish–Roman War resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple.

Mystery of gigantic stones used in Herod's Temple in Jerusalem solved

<p>New York City emergency management officials have come under scrutiny after drones used to inform residents about emergency weather conditions ended up speaking gibberish Spanish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials had touted the high-tech drones as the superior alternative to the bullhorn, often used to inform about an emergency. However, the video of the drone hovering over NY neighbourhoods showed that the warning was delivered in perfect English via the loudspeakers mounted on the device but the listeners could hardly comprehend the Spanish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“How is THAT the Spanish version? It’s almost incomprehensible,” one user posted on X, while another commented: “Any Spanish-speaking NYer would do better.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video of the drones delivering warning in 'incomprehensible' Spanish:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After receiving flak online,&nbsp;Zach Iscol, the city’s emergency management commissioner, acknowledged the mistake, adding that it "shouldn't have happened".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thanks for flagging this. &nbsp;I’m very proud of the work our team has done preparing for this storm, but this shouldn’t have happened and we’re going to make sure it doesn’t happen again," Iscol posted on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Afterwards, Iscol's agency explained that the problem was in the recording of the message, not the translation itself. The message was computer generated and went out in the flood-prone areas in four of the city’s five boroughs: Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island.</p>

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<h2><strong>Flash floods warning</strong></h2>

<p>Flash floods have been deadly for New York residents, especially those living in the basement apartments. 11 people died in such homes in 2021 due to incessant rain brought by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In September last year, a state of emergency was declared by&nbsp;Governor Kathy Hochul as the flash floods disrupted the subway system and turned many of the streets into small lakes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to data, approximately 18 million people in the New York metropolitan area and in other major cities along the East Coast were caught in extreme weather conditions as delivering warnings proved to be a difficult task.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, the city has come up with flash flood warning drones. According to Iscol, NY City Mayor Eric Adams came up with the initial idea.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


New York City emergency management officials have come under scrutiny after drones used to inform residents about emergency weather conditions ended up speaking gibberish Spanish.

New York City emergency management officials have come under scrutiny after drones used to inform residents about emergency weather conditions ended up speaking gibberish Spanish. The officials had touted the high-tech drones as the superior alternative to the bullhorn, often used to inform about an emergency. However, the video of the drone hovering over NY neighbourhoods showed that the warning was delivered in perfect English via the loudspeakers mounted on the device but the listeners could hardly comprehend the Spanish. “How is THAT the Spanish version? It’s almost incomprehensible,” one user posted on X, while another commented: “Any Spanish-speaking NYer would do better.” Watch the video of the drones delivering warning in 'incomprehensible' Spanish: NYC Emergency Management just sent me a video of one of the drones warning residents about the storm and potential flooding. pic.twitter.com/xNL3mzkCTF — Elizabeth Kim (@lizkimtweets) August 6, 2024 × After receiving flak online, Zach Iscol, the city’s emergency management commissioner, acknowledged the mistake, adding that it "shouldn't have happened". "Thanks for flagging this. I’m very proud of the work our team has done preparing for this storm, but this shouldn’t have happened and we’re going to make sure it doesn’t happen again," Iscol posted on X (formerly Twitter). Thanks for flagging this. I’m very proud of the work our team has done preparing for this storm, but this shouldn’t have happened and we’re going to make sure it doesn’t happen again. — Zach Iscol 🗽🍎 (@zachiscol) August 6, 2024 × Afterwards, Iscol's agency explained that the problem was in the recording of the message, not the translation itself. The message was computer generated and went out in the flood-prone areas in four of the city’s five boroughs: Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Watch | New York: Extreme flooding prompts residents to evacuate, kills one × Flash floods warning Flash floods have been deadly for New York residents, especially those living in the basement apartments. 11 people died in such homes in 2021 due to incessant rain brought by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. In September last year, a state of emergency was declared by Governor Kathy Hochul as the flash floods disrupted the subway system and turned many of the streets into small lakes. Also read | New York City: State of emergency declared as strong storms bring flash flooding According to data, approximately 18 million people in the New York metropolitan area and in other major cities along the East Coast were caught in extreme weather conditions as delivering warnings proved to be a difficult task. Since then, the city has come up with flash flood warning drones. According to Iscol, NY City Mayor Eric Adams came up with the initial idea. (With inputs from agencies)

'How is that Spanish?': New York residents mock flood warning drones for speaking 'gibberish'

<p>A company in China has banned certain applicants from applying for jobs based on astrological concerns. Everyone who was born in the Year of the Dog has been barred from working for the company. The reason? The boss of this company was born in the Year of the Dragon. According to the Chinese zodiac, two signs positioned opposite each other on the cycle do not go along well and can cause problems for the other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chinese zodiac calendar is divided into 12 years, with each year being assigned to an animal. This cycle repeats itself every 12 years. Those signs that fall opposite to each other are seen as opposing.</p>

<p>South China Morning Post reported that people responsible for the hiring process believe that applicants born under the canine Chinese zodiac sign will bring bad luck to the boss of the firm who is a dragon. The salary on offer for the job at Sanxing Transportation based in southern China’s Guangdong Province was&nbsp;3,000 to 4,000 yuan (US$420 - US$550) per month, half of the average salary in the province.</p>

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<p>The job description clearly specifies that those born in the Year of the Dog should not apply. The strange requirement made everyone take notice of the job. A staff member told Hubei Television that such applicants were banned from applying because their boss was a “dragon”, and “dragons and dogs do not get along well”. The criterion&nbsp;is so important to the company that they are willing to hire a less qualified person, as long as they are not a canine zodiac sign.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>About Chinese Zodiac Signs</h2>

<p>Each Chinese zodiac sign corresponds to an earthy branch - metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Dogs are a fire element, while dragons are water, which the company officials believe might lead to arguments and conflict. Year of the Dog people are also seen as vindictive and can prove unlucky for dragon people. When it comes to romance, people born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to ruin things for the canine sign because the former is seen as being disloyal and less tolerant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The zodiac signs also expand into Feng Shui, where solutions have been offered for people of the signs if they are intermingling. It advises lucky charms to be hanged in workplaces to keep the environment peaceful.&nbsp;</p>


A company in China has banned certain applicants from applying for jobs based on astrological concerns. Everyone who was born in the Year of the Dog has been barred from working for the company.

A company in China has banned certain applicants from applying for jobs based on astrological concerns. Everyone who was born in the Year of the Dog has been barred from working for the company. The reason? The boss of this company was born in the Year of the Dragon. According to the Chinese zodiac, two signs positioned opposite each other on the cycle do not go along well and can cause problems for the other. Chinese zodiac calendar is divided into 12 years, with each year being assigned to an animal. This cycle repeats itself every 12 years. Those signs that fall opposite to each other are seen as opposing. South China Morning Post reported that people responsible for the hiring process believe that applicants born under the canine Chinese zodiac sign will bring bad luck to the boss of the firm who is a dragon. The salary on offer for the job at Sanxing Transportation based in southern China’s Guangdong Province was 3,000 to 4,000 yuan (US$420 - US$550) per month, half of the average salary in the province. Also Read: Woman finds out two-year-old son isn't biologically hers, files for divorce The job description clearly specifies that those born in the Year of the Dog should not apply. The strange requirement made everyone take notice of the job. A staff member told Hubei Television that such applicants were banned from applying because their boss was a “dragon”, and “dragons and dogs do not get along well”. The criterion is so important to the company that they are willing to hire a less qualified person, as long as they are not a canine zodiac sign. About Chinese Zodiac Signs Each Chinese zodiac sign corresponds to an earthy branch - metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Dogs are a fire element, while dragons are water, which the company officials believe might lead to arguments and conflict. Year of the Dog people are also seen as vindictive and can prove unlucky for dragon people. When it comes to romance, people born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to ruin things for the canine sign because the former is seen as being disloyal and less tolerant. The zodiac signs also expand into Feng Shui, where solutions have been offered for people of the signs if they are intermingling. It advises lucky charms to be hanged in workplaces to keep the environment peaceful.

China company run by 'Dragon' boss bans 'Dog' people from applying for jobs

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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-9ffcceac-7fff-4b28-9156-b27c234321e3">Lions Gate Portal 2024</b>: Lions Gate Portal is linked to ancient Egyptian mythology. Lions Gate Portal is the event when the Spiritual Sun Sirius, Orion’s belt, Earthy Sun, and Earth are aligned perfectly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Every year, during the summer, the astrological event Lions Gate Portal grabs the attention of people who have interests in spirituality, manifestation, and astronomy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr">The Lions Gate Portal occurs when astrologically, the sun aligns with Sirius and the Earth. Every year, Lions Gate Portals opens up in late July, and August 8 is considered the date when Lions Gate’s powers are at their peak.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">As per numerology, this year, it is particularly noteworthy, as 2024 (2+0+2+4) also adds up to 8. According to numerology, 8 is considered the number of luck, wealth, and prosperity. August 8, with two eights (8/8), is considered the most powerful one for manifesting and setting intentions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr"><meta charset="utf-8" /><meta charset="utf-8" />During the opening of the portal, the Earthly Sun is also in the sign of Leo, and the Leo sign is the ruler of the Lions Gate Portal.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Lions Gate is considered as an auspicious day as the earth aligns with Sirius as our spiritual sun. The alignment provides a gateway to the flow of powerful energy between the physical and spiritual worlds, making it a perfect time for manifestation, personal growth, intention setting, and spiritual awakenings.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">The Lions Gate is a powerful time to release anything that no longer is of use to you and is also the ideal time to set goals and attract abundance and positivity.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Clear Intentions:</strong> The intentions and goals should be set clearly, write them on paper.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Be Grateful:</strong> Express gratitude and be grateful for what you have currently and what is coming to you in the future&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Perform Rituals:</strong> Use crystals, light a candle, and speak your intentions loudly.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Meditation:</strong> Meditate and visualise your goals with Sirius sending divine energies.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Express it creatively:</strong> Make your vision boards, and express your goals through art.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Positive Mindset:</strong> Always maintain a positive mindset and trust the process. Try performing all these six steps and manifesting with positive intentions.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">After manifesting on August 8, it is also important to take real steps, work hard to make your goals a reality and trust the universe to help you in this journey.&nbsp;</p>

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Lions Gate Portal 2024: Lions Gate Portal is linked to ancient Egyptian mythology. Lions Gate Portal is the event when the Spiritual Sun Sirius, Orion’s belt, Earthy Sun, and Earth are aligned perfectly.

Lions Gate Portal 2024: Lions Gate Portal is linked to ancient Egyptian mythology. Lions Gate Portal is the event when the Spiritual Sun Sirius, Orion’s belt, Earthy Sun, and Earth are aligned perfectly. What is the Lions Gate Portal? Every year, during the summer, the astrological event Lions Gate Portal grabs the attention of people who have interests in spirituality, manifestation, and astronomy. The Lions Gate Portal occurs when astrologically, the sun aligns with Sirius and the Earth. Every year, Lions Gate Portals opens up in late July, and August 8 is considered the date when Lions Gate’s powers are at their peak. As per numerology, this year, it is particularly noteworthy, as 2024 (2+0+2+4) also adds up to 8. According to numerology, 8 is considered the number of luck, wealth, and prosperity. August 8, with two eights (8/8), is considered the most powerful one for manifesting and setting intentions. Why is it named Lions Gate? During the opening of the portal, the Earthly Sun is also in the sign of Leo, and the Leo sign is the ruler of the Lions Gate Portal. Also Read| 'How is that Spanish?': New York residents mock flood warning drones for speaking 'gibberish'| Lions Gate Portal’s spiritual significance Lions Gate is considered as an auspicious day as the earth aligns with Sirius as our spiritual sun. The alignment provides a gateway to the flow of powerful energy between the physical and spiritual worlds, making it a perfect time for manifestation, personal growth, intention setting, and spiritual awakenings. The Lions Gate is a powerful time to release anything that no longer is of use to you and is also the ideal time to set goals and attract abundance and positivity. A basic guide to Manifestation on Lions Gate Portal, especially August 8 Clear Intentions: The intentions and goals should be set clearly, write them on paper. Be Grateful: Express gratitude and be grateful for what you have currently and what is coming to you in the future Perform Rituals: Use crystals, light a candle, and speak your intentions loudly. Meditation: Meditate and visualise your goals with Sirius sending divine energies. Express it creatively: Make your vision boards, and express your goals through art. Positive Mindset: Always maintain a positive mindset and trust the process. Try performing all these six steps and manifesting with positive intentions. After manifesting on August 8, it is also important to take real steps, work hard to make your goals a reality and trust the universe to help you in this journey. (With inputs from agencies)

Lions Gate Portal: Your guide to manifestation on 8 August 2024

<p>A Class 9 student in Delhi's Najafgarh area was detained after allegedly stealing his mother's gold ornaments to purchase an iPhone for his purported girlfriend on her birthday, according to a report by the Times of India.</p>

<p>The teenager had initially asked his mother for money to buy the expensive gift. The mother refused due to financial constraints. It was then that he resorted to theft. The boy’s father had passed away due to illness, and according to the report, he had been showing little interest in academics and was scoring average marks.</p>

<p>The incident took place earlier this week, and the boy was detained by the police on Wednesday (August 7). The case came to light when the boy's mother noticed her gold jewellery was missing and subsequently filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the investigation, authorities ruled out external involvement after reviewing CCTV footage from the area and speaking with neighbours.</p>

<p>Suspicion quickly fell on the boy, especially after he went missing following the reported theft. Police questioned his friends and discovered that he had recently purchased an iPhone worth ₹50,000 ($595) and was in a relationship with a classmate.</p>

<p>The boy was eventually caught when he attempted to return home on Wednesday (August 7) evening, and the police seized the stolen iPhone from him. It remains unclear if he actually gifted the iPhone to his purported girlfriend.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;The latest dating trend in town: Girlfriend effect, explained | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>"On August 3, an incident of house theft was reported by a woman, in which she claimed that two gold chains, one pair of gold earrings, and one gold ring had been stolen from her house on August 2, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.," said Ankit Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka), in a statement.</p>

<p>The DCP added that the boy was upset after his mother refused to give him the money and instead urged him to focus on his studies. "Angered over the denial, he decided to steal the gold from his home," Singh said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.</p>


A Class 9 student in Delhi's Najafgarh area was detained after allegedly stealing his mother's gold ornaments to purchase an iPhone for his purported girlfriend on her birthday, according to a report by the Times of India.

A Class 9 student in Delhi's Najafgarh area was detained after allegedly stealing his mother's gold ornaments to purchase an iPhone for his purported girlfriend on her birthday, according to a report by the Times of India. The teenager had initially asked his mother for money to buy the expensive gift. The mother refused due to financial constraints. It was then that he resorted to theft. The boy’s father had passed away due to illness, and according to the report, he had been showing little interest in academics and was scoring average marks. The incident took place earlier this week, and the boy was detained by the police on Wednesday (August 7). The case came to light when the boy's mother noticed her gold jewellery was missing and subsequently filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the police. During the investigation, authorities ruled out external involvement after reviewing CCTV footage from the area and speaking with neighbours. Suspicion quickly fell on the boy, especially after he went missing following the reported theft. Police questioned his friends and discovered that he had recently purchased an iPhone worth ₹50,000 ($595) and was in a relationship with a classmate. The boy was eventually caught when he attempted to return home on Wednesday (August 7) evening, and the police seized the stolen iPhone from him. It remains unclear if he actually gifted the iPhone to his purported girlfriend. Also watch | The latest dating trend in town: Girlfriend effect, explained | World News | WION × "On August 3, an incident of house theft was reported by a woman, in which she claimed that two gold chains, one pair of gold earrings, and one gold ring had been stolen from her house on August 2, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.," said Ankit Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka), in a statement. The DCP added that the boy was upset after his mother refused to give him the money and instead urged him to focus on his studies. "Angered over the denial, he decided to steal the gold from his home," Singh said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.

Delhi Class 9 boy steals mother’s jewellery to gift iPhone to girlfriend

<p>In the Paris Olympics 2024, the Seine River has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The presence of E. coli as well as other pollutants in the river has been a cause of concern for the swimmers who have remained skeptical about competing in such waters.</p>

<p>But now, the Olympic swimmers are likely to have found an antidote to the E. coli present in the Seine River. This solution is the popular aerated drink Coca-Cola.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Various world-class athletes have accepted that this soda drink has saved them from bacteria and kept them away from any infection which they could have contracted while competing in the open waters, reported the New York Post.</p>

<p>“There’s no harm in drinking a Coke after a race,” said New Zealand’s Ainsley Thorpe, while speaking to the Wall Street Journal after last week's Women’s Triathlon. “If you Google it, it says it can help," she added.</p>

<h2><strong>Athletes turn to Coca-Cola to save themselves from E. coli</strong></h2>

<p>However, according to doctors, no medical research supports the fact that Coca-Cola can cure gastroenterological issues. However, many athletes are still going ahead with this belief.</p>

<p>“The myth of Coca-Cola is true,” said Australian marathon swimmer Moesha Johnson. “We will often have a Coca-Cola afterwards just to try to flush out anything inside of us," she added.</p>

<p>The Olympians have also been consuming cocktails of probiotics before and after their races to face the polluted river in Paris.</p>

<p>“I took pro-biotics, I drank my Yakult, I couldn’t do more,” Johnson said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Paris Olympics 2024: India's Antim Panghal sent back home after security breach</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Belgium&nbsp;triathlete Jolien Vermeylen said, “I had the idea of ​​not drinking water, but yes, it failed.”</p>

<p>The American Gastroenterological Association President Dr&nbsp;Maria Abreu said that Coca-Cola is less likely to have much impact on the intestines of Olympic athletes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“These are young, athletic people, right? They’re going to be healthy people whose stomach acid is going to be nice and robust,” said Abreu.</p>

<p>Some athletes are also considering soda as an energy drink, which helps restore lost sugar.</p>

<p>“My coach advised me to [drink Coca-Cola] to restore those glycogen levels immediately,” said American Katie Grimes, while speaking to the outlet. “Not Diet Coke, just straight-up Coke. Nothing does it better than that," she added.</p>

<p>Various events have been cancelled in River Seine because the water body&nbsp;failed in water quality tests.</p>

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In the Paris Olympics 2024, the Seine River has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The presence of E. coli as well as other pollutants in the river has been a cause of concern for the swimmers who have remained skeptical about competing in such waters.

In the Paris Olympics 2024, the Seine River has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The presence of E. coli as well as other pollutants in the river has been a cause of concern for the swimmers who have remained skeptical about competing in such waters. But now, the Olympic swimmers are likely to have found an antidote to the E. coli present in the Seine River. This solution is the popular aerated drink Coca-Cola. Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024: Athletes got food filled with worms, conditions 'not good', says UK swimmer Various world-class athletes have accepted that this soda drink has saved them from bacteria and kept them away from any infection which they could have contracted while competing in the open waters, reported the New York Post. “There’s no harm in drinking a Coke after a race,” said New Zealand’s Ainsley Thorpe, while speaking to the Wall Street Journal after last week's Women’s Triathlon. “If you Google it, it says it can help," she added. Athletes turn to Coca-Cola to save themselves from E. coli However, according to doctors, no medical research supports the fact that Coca-Cola can cure gastroenterological issues. However, many athletes are still going ahead with this belief. “The myth of Coca-Cola is true,” said Australian marathon swimmer Moesha Johnson. “We will often have a Coca-Cola afterwards just to try to flush out anything inside of us," she added. The Olympians have also been consuming cocktails of probiotics before and after their races to face the polluted river in Paris. “I took pro-biotics, I drank my Yakult, I couldn’t do more,” Johnson said. Watch: Paris Olympics 2024: India's Antim Panghal sent back home after security breach Meanwhile, Belgium triathlete Jolien Vermeylen said, “I had the idea of not drinking water, but yes, it failed.” The American Gastroenterological Association President Dr Maria Abreu said that Coca-Cola is less likely to have much impact on the intestines of Olympic athletes. “These are young, athletic people, right? They’re going to be healthy people whose stomach acid is going to be nice and robust,” said Abreu. Some athletes are also considering soda as an energy drink, which helps restore lost sugar. “My coach advised me to [drink Coca-Cola] to restore those glycogen levels immediately,” said American Katie Grimes, while speaking to the outlet. “Not Diet Coke, just straight-up Coke. Nothing does it better than that," she added. Various events have been cancelled in River Seine because the water body failed in water quality tests. (With inputs from agencies)

Paris Olympics 2024: This popular drink is helping swimmers beat bacteria while competing in Seine River

<p>In a first, a live human's teeth were operated upon by an artificial intelligence-powered robot as the machine donned the cap of the dentist.</p>

<p>This may sound like a terrifying experience for many who are frequent visitors to&nbsp;a dentist.</p>

<p>However, this first unsupervised procedure carried out by the robot didn't seem very scary as the machine performed as was expected from it and the operation ended successfully.</p>

<p>US-based company Perspective developed the robot which successfully completed a crown replacement procedure on a live human in just 15 minutes, which was eight times faster in comparison to a human specialist, as reported by The Daily Mail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For carrying out this unique procedure, the mouth of the patient was first mapped using a 3D scanner before the operation was planned and carried out by an artificial intelligence-powered robot autonomously.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/ran-robot-reveals-the-never-known-world-existing-beneath-the-antarctic-ice-sheets-heres-what-it-is-747043">'RAN' robot reveals the 'never-known' world existing beneath the Antarctic ice sheets. Here's what it is</a></p>

<p>CEO and founder of Perceptive, Dr Chris Ciriello, said, "This medical breakthrough enhances precision and efficiency of dental procedures, and democratises access to better dental care, for improved patient experience and clinical outcomes."</p>

<p>Crown replacements are one kind of dental operation in which the weakened and decayed parts of the tooth are repaired using artificial material.</p>

<h2><strong>AI robots can carry out crown replacements in just 15 minutes&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Generally, such procedures require the patients to visit the dentists at least two times and each sitting is likely to last for around an hour to remove the old crown and fit the replacement.<br />
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According to Perspective, this AI-powered bot completed the process in just 15 minutes while carrying it out accurately and keeping the patient safe.</p>

<p>The company has received $30 million (£23m) in funding for developing the technology by investors like Mark Zuckerberg's father and dentist Dr Edward Zuckerberg.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Trash-sucking robot dog cleans Italian beaches with AI's help</strong></p>

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<p>Before carrying out the crown replacement, a human assistant is required to make a 3D model of the mouth of the patient with the help of a handheld scanner, in which the fluid within the teeth is detected to check below the gum line.</p>

<p>As per Perspective, the technique is 90 per cent accurate in spotting cavities and any other kind of erosion.</p>

<p>Member of Perspective clinical advisory board and dentist Karim Zaklama said, "Perceptive's AI-driven robotic system will transform dentistry. The patient experience will be better because of streamlining procedures and enhancing patient comfort."&nbsp;</p>

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In a first, a live human's teeth were operated upon by an artificial intelligence-powered robot as the machine donned the cap of the dentist. This may sound like a terrifying experience for many who are frequent visitors to a dentist.

In a first, a live human's teeth were operated upon by an artificial intelligence-powered robot as the machine donned the cap of the dentist. This may sound like a terrifying experience for many who are frequent visitors to a dentist. However, this first unsupervised procedure carried out by the robot didn't seem very scary as the machine performed as was expected from it and the operation ended successfully. US-based company Perspective developed the robot which successfully completed a crown replacement procedure on a live human in just 15 minutes, which was eight times faster in comparison to a human specialist, as reported by The Daily Mail. For carrying out this unique procedure, the mouth of the patient was first mapped using a 3D scanner before the operation was planned and carried out by an artificial intelligence-powered robot autonomously. Also Read: 'RAN' robot reveals the 'never-known' world existing beneath the Antarctic ice sheets. Here's what it is CEO and founder of Perceptive, Dr Chris Ciriello, said, "This medical breakthrough enhances precision and efficiency of dental procedures, and democratises access to better dental care, for improved patient experience and clinical outcomes." Crown replacements are one kind of dental operation in which the weakened and decayed parts of the tooth are repaired using artificial material. AI robots can carry out crown replacements in just 15 minutes Generally, such procedures require the patients to visit the dentists at least two times and each sitting is likely to last for around an hour to remove the old crown and fit the replacement. According to Perspective, this AI-powered bot completed the process in just 15 minutes while carrying it out accurately and keeping the patient safe. The company has received $30 million (£23m) in funding for developing the technology by investors like Mark Zuckerberg's father and dentist Dr Edward Zuckerberg. Watch: Trash-sucking robot dog cleans Italian beaches with AI's help Before carrying out the crown replacement, a human assistant is required to make a 3D model of the mouth of the patient with the help of a handheld scanner, in which the fluid within the teeth is detected to check below the gum line. As per Perspective, the technique is 90 per cent accurate in spotting cavities and any other kind of erosion. Member of Perspective clinical advisory board and dentist Karim Zaklama said, "Perceptive's AI-driven robotic system will transform dentistry. The patient experience will be better because of streamlining procedures and enhancing patient comfort." (With inputs from agencies)

AI-powered robot dentist operates on live human for first time. Here's how it ends

<p>Scientists have used a 2,000-year-old recipe to recreate the perfume used by Roman dictator Julius Caesar, thousands of years after his death.</p>

<p>The monarch, who ruled from 46 through 44 BC, is believed to have worn a specific fragrance known as "Telinum". This fragrance was created using a mixture of flowers, fruits, oils and a special ingredient known as 'gladiator sweat'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although Egyptians have been credited with the invention of perfume which is used for ritualistic and medicinal purposes, it was refined by the Romans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The scientists looked into the historical accounts of the perfume and scent used by Caesar before recreating it.</p>

<p>According to the researchers, they took reference from written works to understand the kind of scents which were used in the perfume of Caesar and checked "both ancient writers and works of his close friends."</p>

<h2><strong>Here's all about the scents added to Caesar's perfume</strong></h2>

<p>The team found that Caesar's perfume was filled with a mix of mint, rose, lemon, bergamot, lavender, jasmine, water lily, violet, oud cedarwood and amber. The last ingredient they added was the weird sweat of gladiators.</p>

<p>The perspiration of men was seen as a thing of high honour as it was filled with&nbsp;blood, dirt, olive oil and exfoliated skin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Scent Culture and Tourism Association's (SCTA) research team recreated the gladiators' sweat with the help of patchouli - which is a kind of flowing plant.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site</strong></p>

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<p>Patchouli carries an earthy, woody, musky scent which is famous for its intoxicatingly rich bouquet and the team said that it is similar to the smell of gladiators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What Caesar smelled like, what was in his perfume, where he got his perfume or who made it for him had always been a matter of great curiosity," said&nbsp;the team, in a statement.</p>

<p>"According to information provided by both ancient writers and works of his close friends, the contents of his perfumes have been largely determined," they added.&nbsp;</p>

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Scientists have used a 2,000-year-old recipe to recreate the perfume used by Roman dictator Julius Caesar, thousands of years after his death. The monarch, who ruled from 46 through 44 BC, is believed to have worn a specific fragrance known as "Telinum".

Scientists have used a 2,000-year-old recipe to recreate the perfume used by Roman dictator Julius Caesar, thousands of years after his death. The monarch, who ruled from 46 through 44 BC, is believed to have worn a specific fragrance known as "Telinum". This fragrance was created using a mixture of flowers, fruits, oils and a special ingredient known as 'gladiator sweat'. Although Egyptians have been credited with the invention of perfume which is used for ritualistic and medicinal purposes, it was refined by the Romans. Also Read: Archaeologists unseal 2000-year-old mummy discovered in Italy's 'Tomb of Cerberus' The scientists looked into the historical accounts of the perfume and scent used by Caesar before recreating it. According to the researchers, they took reference from written works to understand the kind of scents which were used in the perfume of Caesar and checked "both ancient writers and works of his close friends." Here's all about the scents added to Caesar's perfume The team found that Caesar's perfume was filled with a mix of mint, rose, lemon, bergamot, lavender, jasmine, water lily, violet, oud cedarwood and amber. The last ingredient they added was the weird sweat of gladiators. The perspiration of men was seen as a thing of high honour as it was filled with blood, dirt, olive oil and exfoliated skin. The Scent Culture and Tourism Association's (SCTA) research team recreated the gladiators' sweat with the help of patchouli - which is a kind of flowing plant. Watch: India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site Patchouli carries an earthy, woody, musky scent which is famous for its intoxicatingly rich bouquet and the team said that it is similar to the smell of gladiators. "What Caesar smelled like, what was in his perfume, where he got his perfume or who made it for him had always been a matter of great curiosity," said the team, in a statement. "According to information provided by both ancient writers and works of his close friends, the contents of his perfumes have been largely determined," they added. (With inputs from agencies)

THIS 2,000-year-old recipe, which includes gladiator's sweat can recreate perfume used by Caesar

<p>In a distressing video, a dog was seen starting a house fire accidentally as he bit into a lithium-ion battery. The incident took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tulsa Fire Department released the dramatic footage of the incident, which happened in May, in which a house was burned out. The video features three pets- two dogs and a cat sitting in the background. One of the dogs started biting into a portable cellphone battery which led to the sparking and the fire. The two dogs and a cat panicked and started running all around.</p>

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<p>The Tulsa home sustained significant damage in the fire, but the pets escaped through a dog door and were not harmed, according to Andy Little, a spokesperson for the fire department.</p>

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<p>"However, the outcome could’ve been much worse if there had been no means of escape or if the family was asleep at the time," Little added.</p>

<p>Little called lithium-ion battery fires a "critical issue that has been affecting fire departments across the United States."</p>

<p>The lithium batteries are commonly used to charge cellphones, and are “known for storing a significant amount of energy in a compact space," Little said.</p>

<p>"However, when this energy is released uncontrollably, it can generate heat, produce flammable and toxic gases and even lead to explosions," he added.</p>

<p>Experts have highlighted this issue earlier, as extreme heat exposure, physical damage, overcharging and using incompatible charging equipment can lead to the devices catching fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-scary-visuals-emerge-as-twin-earthquakes-rock-japan-people-run-for-life-748326">Watch: Scary visuals emerge as twin earthquakes rock Japan, people run for life</a></p>

<p>Little urged the public to exercise caution with lithium-ion batteries, including storing them out of reach of children and pets.</p>

<p>The right way to dispose off electronic devices is to be taken to a designated recycling centre or hazardous waste collection point, said Little. Any such devices or equipment should not be simply thrown away in the garbage, which could damage the batteries and potentially cause fires.&nbsp;</p>

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In a distressing video, a dog was seen starting a house fire accidentally as he bit into a lithium-ion battery. The incident took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Tulsa Fire Department released the dramatic footage of the incident, which happened in May, in which a house was burned out.

In a distressing video, a dog was seen starting a house fire accidentally as he bit into a lithium-ion battery. The incident took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Tulsa Fire Department released the dramatic footage of the incident, which happened in May, in which a house was burned out. The video features three pets- two dogs and a cat sitting in the background. One of the dogs started biting into a portable cellphone battery which led to the sparking and the fire. The two dogs and a cat panicked and started running all around. Watch the video here. Have you ever left batteries or power banks within reach of your pets? ⚠️ This video is a wake-up call . . . . .#WIONUncut #Tulsa #Oklahoma #Dogs #UnitedStates pic.twitter.com/wzEBbGdLrv — WION (@WIONews) August 8, 2024 × The Tulsa home sustained significant damage in the fire, but the pets escaped through a dog door and were not harmed, according to Andy Little, a spokesperson for the fire department. Also Read | NASA issues Perseid meteor shower alert! Space agency asks Americans to flee cities "However, the outcome could’ve been much worse if there had been no means of escape or if the family was asleep at the time," Little added. Little called lithium-ion battery fires a "critical issue that has been affecting fire departments across the United States." The lithium batteries are commonly used to charge cellphones, and are “known for storing a significant amount of energy in a compact space," Little said. "However, when this energy is released uncontrollably, it can generate heat, produce flammable and toxic gases and even lead to explosions," he added. Experts have highlighted this issue earlier, as extreme heat exposure, physical damage, overcharging and using incompatible charging equipment can lead to the devices catching fire. Also Read | Watch: Scary visuals emerge as twin earthquakes rock Japan, people run for life Little urged the public to exercise caution with lithium-ion batteries, including storing them out of reach of children and pets. The right way to dispose off electronic devices is to be taken to a designated recycling centre or hazardous waste collection point, said Little. Any such devices or equipment should not be simply thrown away in the garbage, which could damage the batteries and potentially cause fires. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Dramatic visuals surfaced as twin earthquakes - one of 6.9 magnitude and the other of 7.1 magnitude - rocked southern Japan and sent people into a frenzy as they ran for life and sought shelter beneath the furniture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the footage shared on social media platform X, people appeared afraid and clueless as things around them shook violently and some of the items even fell on the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by broadcaster NHK, tsunamis were expected to reach coastal areas in Kyushu and Shikoku islands.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first quake took place at a depth of 33 kilometres (20 miles) and the second one struck at a depth of 25 kilometres, reported the United States Geological Survey (USGS).</p>

<p>A special task force was established by the Japanese government in response to the quakes, as per a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Here are some of the frightening visuals which emerged from Japan amid earthquakes:&nbsp;</strong></h2>

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<p>After the earthquake, no reports of abnormalities emerged at nuclear power plants and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said that the government has been checking for any kind of damage and casualties.</p>

<p>The quake took place at around 4:43 p.m. (0743 GMT) near Miyazaki prefecture which is on the western major island of Kyushu, as stated by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).</p>

<p>As reported by public broadcaster NHK, the waves were as high as 50 cm (20 inches) in Miyazaki.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Dramatic visuals surfaced as twin earthquakes - one of 6.9 magnitude and the other of 7.1 magnitude - rocked southern Japan and sent people into a frenzy as they ran for life and sought shelter beneath the furniture.

Dramatic visuals surfaced as twin earthquakes - one of 6.9 magnitude and the other of 7.1 magnitude - rocked southern Japan and sent people into a frenzy as they ran for life and sought shelter beneath the furniture. In the footage shared on social media platform X, people appeared afraid and clueless as things around them shook violently and some of the items even fell on the ground. As reported by broadcaster NHK, tsunamis were expected to reach coastal areas in Kyushu and Shikoku islands. Also Read: Japan rocked by powerful twin earthquakes, tsunami advisory issued The first quake took place at a depth of 33 kilometres (20 miles) and the second one struck at a depth of 25 kilometres, reported the United States Geological Survey (USGS). A special task force was established by the Japanese government in response to the quakes, as per a statement. Here are some of the frightening visuals which emerged from Japan amid earthquakes: 🇯🇵 There was a 6.9 magnitude earthquake south of Miyazaki. Tsunami warning issued for parts of Japan#japan #地震 pic.twitter.com/shIeQA0S4O — Eren 𝕮🇹🇷 (@Eren50855570) August 8, 2024 × BREAKING: Western Japan struck by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake; Tsunami warning issued, emerging reports of resulting damage.pic.twitter.com/J3EmwEQLog — Explore (@Top1Rating) August 8, 2024 × 🎥 The earthquake in #Japan is upgraded from 7.1 to 7.3 Magnitude. pic.twitter.com/b0qcW5SgIG — SHAHID BUTT 🇵🇰 🇪🇸 🇵🇸 (@KINGNS1P) August 8, 2024 × VIDEO: Shaking felt at FM Kirishima studio in Japan after strong earthquake hits southern region. pic.twitter.com/CAtsFFrfE4 — AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) August 8, 2024 × BREAKING: Another scary footage of earthquake from Japan. Tsunami warnings have also been issued. At least 9 persons have been injured so far, with reports of landslides.#BREAKING #Japan #earthquake pic.twitter.com/szLiVSAwcN — Dekz (@Dekunle27) August 8, 2024 × After the earthquake, no reports of abnormalities emerged at nuclear power plants and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said that the government has been checking for any kind of damage and casualties. The quake took place at around 4:43 p.m. (0743 GMT) near Miyazaki prefecture which is on the western major island of Kyushu, as stated by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). As reported by public broadcaster NHK, the waves were as high as 50 cm (20 inches) in Miyazaki. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The iconic statue of Marilyn Monroe in which her dress is flying up and the underwear is visible will now be moved after the locals complained that the kids can see her underwear and called the statue 'sexist'.</p>

<p>The 26-foot statue which is standing at its plum spot in Palm Springs is the iconic pose of the actress from the 1955 movie<em> The Seven Year Itch</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The steamy statue is towering near a downtown park and its rear end has been facing the entrance of the Palm Springs Art Museum for the past three years.</p>

<p>The 17-tonne sculpture which has been named “Forever Marilyn” by Seward Johnson will be shifted to a less visible location which is in the 1.5-acre green space, reported&nbsp;the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday (Aug 6).</p>

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<p>“The City Council is very pleased to have found a satisfactory solution to this issue, which has divided so many within our community,”&nbsp;said the city’s mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, while speaking to the paper.</p>

<h2><strong>Marilyn Monroe's statue is 'too sexy sight' for kids, complain&nbsp;locals</strong></h2>

<p>The statue's exact location in the park has not been determined as of now, the mayor said.</p>

<p>The tourist attraction, which is worth $1 million, depicts the white dress of Monroe blown up by a Manhattan subway grate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2014, the statue was first removed from the city and then brought back in 2021, which led to an uproar and&nbsp;a lawsuit.</p>

<p>The locals said that the statue is anti-feminist and the kids are being subjected to a too-sexy sight and it has also created parking problems.</p>

<p>The museum’s former executive director Louis Grachos earlier said that the late actress has been objectified as a sex symbol in the art. The actress died of a barbiturate overdose in 1962.</p>

<p>“You come out of the museum and the first thing you’re going to see is a 26-foot-tall Marilyn Monroe with her entire backside and underwear exposed,” Grachos said.</p>

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<p>Speaking to the city council in 2021, he said that the schoolchildren on field trips were forced to see the white panties of the Hollywood star.</p>

<p>“What message does that send to our young people, our visitors and community to present a statue that objectifies women, is sexually charged and disrespectful?” the director said, according to reports.</p>

<p>The museum's former director Elizabeth Armstrong also called the statue “a monument to misogyny” and said that this encouraged the practice of&nbsp;“up-skirting”.</p>

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The iconic statue of Marilyn Monroe in which her dress is flying up and the underwear is visible will now be moved after the locals complained that the kids can see her underwear and called the statue 'sexist'.

The iconic statue of Marilyn Monroe in which her dress is flying up and the underwear is visible will now be moved after the locals complained that the kids can see her underwear and called the statue 'sexist'. The 26-foot statue which is standing at its plum spot in Palm Springs is the iconic pose of the actress from the 1955 movie The Seven Year Itch. The steamy statue is towering near a downtown park and its rear end has been facing the entrance of the Palm Springs Art Museum for the past three years. The 17-tonne sculpture which has been named “Forever Marilyn” by Seward Johnson will be shifted to a less visible location which is in the 1.5-acre green space, reported the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday (Aug 6). Also Read: Hollywood video games actor striking at Warner Bros. studios over AI “The City Council is very pleased to have found a satisfactory solution to this issue, which has divided so many within our community,” said the city’s mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, while speaking to the paper. Marilyn Monroe's statue is 'too sexy sight' for kids, complain locals The statue's exact location in the park has not been determined as of now, the mayor said. The tourist attraction, which is worth $1 million, depicts the white dress of Monroe blown up by a Manhattan subway grate. In 2014, the statue was first removed from the city and then brought back in 2021, which led to an uproar and a lawsuit. The locals said that the statue is anti-feminist and the kids are being subjected to a too-sexy sight and it has also created parking problems. The museum’s former executive director Louis Grachos earlier said that the late actress has been objectified as a sex symbol in the art. The actress died of a barbiturate overdose in 1962. “You come out of the museum and the first thing you’re going to see is a 26-foot-tall Marilyn Monroe with her entire backside and underwear exposed,” Grachos said. Watch: US Elections: Hollywood stars begin donating to Democrats after Biden's exit Speaking to the city council in 2021, he said that the schoolchildren on field trips were forced to see the white panties of the Hollywood star. “What message does that send to our young people, our visitors and community to present a statue that objectifies women, is sexually charged and disrespectful?” the director said, according to reports. The museum's former director Elizabeth Armstrong also called the statue “a monument to misogyny” and said that this encouraged the practice of “up-skirting”. (With inputs from agencies)

Marilyn Monroe's iconic statue lands in trouble because of her visible underwear, locals call it 'sexist'

<p>In a strange incident, a Malaysian shaman was accused of carrying out abuse on children by performing a “blood kiss” ritual on them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the&nbsp;ritual, the shaman used to cut his tongue and then kiss the children while claiming that this ritual would cure their illness.</p>

<p>The ritual was carried out by the faith healer in a temple in Klang, Selangor, which is located on the west coast of Malaysia.</p>

<p>The shaman performed this ritual on various children who were brought to him for healing by their parents.</p>

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<p>The temple documented the rituals by clicking its photographs which were later posted on social media. These images were circulated on the internet and ignited controversy.</p>

<h2><strong>Social media slams the shaman for such gory rituals</strong></h2>

<p>The netizens on social media slammed the parents for taking their children to the shaman and also accused him of child abuse. Some even called the behaviour unsanitary.</p>

<p>After the people had slammed the ritual online, the original posts were deleted by the temple, and its Facebook account has since been&nbsp;deactivated.</p>

<p>Speaking to China Press, Federation Of Taoist Associations Malaysia President Chen Hezhang said, “During the ‘blood kiss’ the child’s hands and feet appear to be restrained, and the child seems visibly uncomfortable, indicating they are not willingly accepting this method. Parents are advised against forcing their children to undergo such treatments – and excessive superstition."&nbsp;</p>

<p>While trying to defend his actions, the so-called shaman whose last name is&nbsp;Lin, said that he only intended to help the children&nbsp;and not harm them. He spoke about how&nbsp;divine intervention guides him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“As a shaman, when a deity descends, it possesses my body and dictates the methods used to treat believers. As someone chosen by the deity, I must accept this role," he added.</p>

<p>Reacting to the social media, one netizen said, “The parents are the ones who need ‘treatment’ the most, not the child. Those superstitious parents should get their heads checked in a hospital instead of harming the next generation."</p>

<p>“If this can cure diseases, why do we still need doctors? Just kiss all the severely ill patients in the hospital. Start with the parents who brought their children there because they are clearly crazy,” another user said.</p>

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In a strange incident, a Malaysian shaman was accused of carrying out abuse on children by performing a “blood kiss” ritual on them. In the ritual, the shaman used to cut his tongue and then kiss the children while claiming that this ritual would cure their illness.

In a strange incident, a Malaysian shaman was accused of carrying out abuse on children by performing a “blood kiss” ritual on them. In the ritual, the shaman used to cut his tongue and then kiss the children while claiming that this ritual would cure their illness. The ritual was carried out by the faith healer in a temple in Klang, Selangor, which is located on the west coast of Malaysia. The shaman performed this ritual on various children who were brought to him for healing by their parents. Also Read: Hu Xijin: China 'bans' ex-editor of nationalist tabloid Global Times from social media, but why? The temple documented the rituals by clicking its photographs which were later posted on social media. These images were circulated on the internet and ignited controversy. Social media slams the shaman for such gory rituals The netizens on social media slammed the parents for taking their children to the shaman and also accused him of child abuse. Some even called the behaviour unsanitary. After the people had slammed the ritual online, the original posts were deleted by the temple, and its Facebook account has since been deactivated. Speaking to China Press, Federation Of Taoist Associations Malaysia President Chen Hezhang said, “During the ‘blood kiss’ the child’s hands and feet appear to be restrained, and the child seems visibly uncomfortable, indicating they are not willingly accepting this method. Parents are advised against forcing their children to undergo such treatments – and excessive superstition." While trying to defend his actions, the so-called shaman whose last name is Lin, said that he only intended to help the children and not harm them. He spoke about how divine intervention guides him. Watch: China carries out combat patrol near flashpoint reef “As a shaman, when a deity descends, it possesses my body and dictates the methods used to treat believers. As someone chosen by the deity, I must accept this role," he added. Reacting to the social media, one netizen said, “The parents are the ones who need ‘treatment’ the most, not the child. Those superstitious parents should get their heads checked in a hospital instead of harming the next generation." “If this can cure diseases, why do we still need doctors? Just kiss all the severely ill patients in the hospital. Start with the parents who brought their children there because they are clearly crazy,” another user said. (With inputs from agencies)

Malaysian shaman slammed for performing 'blood kiss' ritual on children. Here's what it is

<p>A woman in Ohio claims that she saw a Virgin Mary statue blink its eyes. Connie Liptak says that during the statue's tour stop in Canton, she clicked a photograph of the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima closing and opening its eyes. Talking to Cleveland FOX affiliate WJW, Connie said "You can really see her lashes are down.”</p>

<p>“I knew it was a miracle because I’d been looking at her all morning. They’re really closed. I mean, you can really see her lashes are down," Connie told the station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, USA Today reported Rev. David Misbrener, the pastor at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, as saying that he has doubts about what happened. The so-called miracle was witnessed by Connie at this Basilica.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm a little bit sceptical of such things, and the church is very cautious with such things," Misbrener told the Canton Repository.</p>

<p>Notably, the statue in question has been associated with several miracles earlier as well. People claim to have been healed by the statue and to have taken a spiritual journey upon seeing the Virgin Mary statue. In fact, the statue's custodian, Larry Maginot told WJW that the statue has "wept 15 times".</p>

<h2>What is the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima?</h2>

<p>The story of the statue is also linked to a miraculous appearance by Mother Mary over 100 years ago. Three peasant children reportedly saw the Virgin Mary between May 13, 1917, and Oct. 13, 1917.</p>

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<p>The statue was commissioned in 1947 in Fatima, Portugal, in view of the reported appearances to Lucia dos Santos, and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto.&nbsp;dos Santos, the oldest child, later became a Carmelite nun. She had claimed to have spoken to Mother Mary, who revealed three secret messages to her about the future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Francisco and Jacinta Marto died at the age of 10 and 11, while dos Santos passed away in 2005 at the age of 97.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Other miracles linked to International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima</h2>

<p>People have claimed to have been cured of physical ailments in the presence of the statue. It has often also been reported to have changed its expression, colour and even pose. During the tour of New Orleans diocese in 1972, it was reported that the statue shed tears on numerous occasions. The miracle tears were widely reported by the media at the time. Archbishop Hanann had the statue investigated and the moisture was confirmed to be human tears at the time.&nbsp;<br />
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A woman in Ohio claims that she saw a Virgin Mary statue blink its eyes. Connie Liptak says that during the statue's tour stop in Canton, she clicked a photograph of the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima closing and opening its eyes.

A woman in Ohio claims that she saw a Virgin Mary statue blink its eyes. Connie Liptak says that during the statue's tour stop in Canton, she clicked a photograph of the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima closing and opening its eyes. Talking to Cleveland FOX affiliate WJW, Connie said "You can really see her lashes are down.” “I knew it was a miracle because I’d been looking at her all morning. They’re really closed. I mean, you can really see her lashes are down," Connie told the station. However, USA Today reported Rev. David Misbrener, the pastor at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, as saying that he has doubts about what happened. The so-called miracle was witnessed by Connie at this Basilica. "I'm a little bit sceptical of such things, and the church is very cautious with such things," Misbrener told the Canton Repository. Notably, the statue in question has been associated with several miracles earlier as well. People claim to have been healed by the statue and to have taken a spiritual journey upon seeing the Virgin Mary statue. In fact, the statue's custodian, Larry Maginot told WJW that the statue has "wept 15 times". What is the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima? The story of the statue is also linked to a miraculous appearance by Mother Mary over 100 years ago. Three peasant children reportedly saw the Virgin Mary between May 13, 1917, and Oct. 13, 1917. Also Read: China company run by 'Dragon' boss bans 'Dog' signs from applying for jobs The statue was commissioned in 1947 in Fatima, Portugal, in view of the reported appearances to Lucia dos Santos, and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto. dos Santos, the oldest child, later became a Carmelite nun. She had claimed to have spoken to Mother Mary, who revealed three secret messages to her about the future. Francisco and Jacinta Marto died at the age of 10 and 11, while dos Santos passed away in 2005 at the age of 97. Other miracles linked to International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima People have claimed to have been cured of physical ailments in the presence of the statue. It has often also been reported to have changed its expression, colour and even pose. During the tour of New Orleans diocese in 1972, it was reported that the statue shed tears on numerous occasions. The miracle tears were widely reported by the media at the time. Archbishop Hanann had the statue investigated and the moisture was confirmed to be human tears at the time.

Virgin Mary miracle? Ohio woman claims Mother Mary statue opened and closed its eyes

<p>The Zayed International Airport of Abu Dhabi is set to become the first futuristic airport where facial recognition technology will be installed at each security checkpoint, paving the way for the removal of traditional screening processes which involve checking travel documents like ID cards and passports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This futuristic technology is part of the Smart Travel project which has at present been implemented in some of the futuristic flight hubs in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.</p>

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<p>This technology is also likely to be implemented at lounges, duty-free shops and boarding gates as well.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Passengers to get biometrically scanned at Abu Dhabi's airport</strong></h2>

<p>The aim is to establish the biometric concept of scanning the passengers when they come to the airport. The technology has been incorporated in a few parts of the airport and has also been installed by Etihad Airways, the hometown carrier of Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>“It’s designed with no pre-enrollment required, passengers are automatically recognized and authenticated as they move through the airport, significantly speeding up the entire process,” said the chief information officer of the airport Andrew Murphy.</p>

<p>He also spoke about the technology having traffic-altering capabilities.</p>

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<p>“People are reporting going from the curb into the retail area or to the gate in less than 15 minutes,” said the spokesperson.</p>

<p>“To be able to move through an airport of that size in just a matter of minutes is really groundbreaking,” he added. People have the option of opting for traditional scans in Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Zayed International Airport of Abu Dhabi is set to become the first futuristic airport where facial recognition technology will be installed at each security checkpoint, paving the way for the removal of traditional screening processes which involve checking travel documents like ID cards and passports.

The Zayed International Airport of Abu Dhabi is set to become the first futuristic airport where facial recognition technology will be installed at each security checkpoint, paving the way for the removal of traditional screening processes which involve checking travel documents like ID cards and passports. This futuristic technology is part of the Smart Travel project which has at present been implemented in some of the futuristic flight hubs in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Also Read: Robots set to clean international airport in Thiruvananthapuram in what could be a first for India This technology is also likely to be implemented at lounges, duty-free shops and boarding gates as well. Passengers to get biometrically scanned at Abu Dhabi's airport The aim is to establish the biometric concept of scanning the passengers when they come to the airport. The technology has been incorporated in a few parts of the airport and has also been installed by Etihad Airways, the hometown carrier of Abu Dhabi. “It’s designed with no pre-enrollment required, passengers are automatically recognized and authenticated as they move through the airport, significantly speeding up the entire process,” said the chief information officer of the airport Andrew Murphy. He also spoke about the technology having traffic-altering capabilities. Watch: Beirut airport cancels flights | Delhi: 13 illegal coaching centres sealed “People are reporting going from the curb into the retail area or to the gate in less than 15 minutes,” said the spokesperson. “To be able to move through an airport of that size in just a matter of minutes is really groundbreaking,” he added. People have the option of opting for traditional scans in Abu Dhabi. (With inputs from agencies)

No passport or ID card will soon be required at THIS airport. Here's why

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<p>Archaeologists have made a stunning discovery of what is being understood as the oldest calendar to have existed on Earth.</p>

<p>The calendar is etched in a 12,000-year-old stone pillar which was found by archaeologists at the Gobekli Tepe site in Turkey and is likely to rewrite the timeline<strong> </strong>of human civilization.</p>

<p>According to this discovered timekeeping system, the ancient humans were following accurate ways to keep a tab of passing time before it started getting documented in Ancient&nbsp;Greece&nbsp;in 150 BC.</p>

<h2><strong>Carving on the tablet tells tale of comet strike and ice age</strong></h2>

<p>The researchers also discovered that the carving on the tablet depicts a comet strike which led to a mini ice age of 1,200 years.</p>

<p>The University of Edinburgh's researchers counted 365 days of 12 lunar months along with 11 additional days as they suspected that every 'V' marking on the pillar represented one day.</p>

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<p>According to the experts, the memorialised event was the defining moment which forced the ancient people to switch to permanent settlements from leading hunter-gatherer lifestyles.</p>

<p>Head of the research and University of Edinburgh School of Engineering's Dr Martin Sweatman said, "It appears the inhabitants of Göbekli Tepe were keen observers of the sky, which is to be expected given their world had been devastated by a comet strike."</p>

<p>"This event might have triggered civilization by initiating a new religion and by motivating developments in agriculture to cope with the cold climate," he added.</p>

<p>"Possibly, their attempts to record what they saw are the first steps towards the development of writing millennia later," Sweatman added.</p>

<h2><strong>All about Gobekli Tepe site</strong></h2>

<p>The Gobekli Tepe site is the world's oldest man-made structure discovered so far. Humans constructed it between 9,600 and 8,200 BC and the site predates Stonehenge by more than 6,000 years.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site</strong></p>

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<p>The site is filled with many stone pillars. The researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland carried out a recent analysis of these pillars and found that one structure was carved to be a calendar.</p>

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Archaeologists have made a stunning discovery of what is being understood as the oldest calendar to have existed on Earth. The calendar is etched in a 12,000-year-old stone pillar which was found by archaeologists at the Gobekli Tepe site in Turkey and is likely to rewrite the timeline of human civilization.

Archaeologists have made a stunning discovery of what is being understood as the oldest calendar to have existed on Earth. The calendar is etched in a 12,000-year-old stone pillar which was found by archaeologists at the Gobekli Tepe site in Turkey and is likely to rewrite the timeline of human civilization. According to this discovered timekeeping system, the ancient humans were following accurate ways to keep a tab of passing time before it started getting documented in Ancient Greece in 150 BC. Carving on the tablet tells tale of comet strike and ice age The researchers also discovered that the carving on the tablet depicts a comet strike which led to a mini ice age of 1,200 years. The University of Edinburgh's researchers counted 365 days of 12 lunar months along with 11 additional days as they suspected that every 'V' marking on the pillar represented one day. Also Read: Archaeologists unseal 2000-year-old mummy discovered in Italy's 'Tomb of Cerberus' According to the experts, the memorialised event was the defining moment which forced the ancient people to switch to permanent settlements from leading hunter-gatherer lifestyles. Head of the research and University of Edinburgh School of Engineering's Dr Martin Sweatman said, "It appears the inhabitants of Göbekli Tepe were keen observers of the sky, which is to be expected given their world had been devastated by a comet strike." "This event might have triggered civilization by initiating a new religion and by motivating developments in agriculture to cope with the cold climate," he added. "Possibly, their attempts to record what they saw are the first steps towards the development of writing millennia later," Sweatman added. All about Gobekli Tepe site The Gobekli Tepe site is the world's oldest man-made structure discovered so far. Humans constructed it between 9,600 and 8,200 BC and the site predates Stonehenge by more than 6,000 years. Watch: India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site The site is filled with many stone pillars. The researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland carried out a recent analysis of these pillars and found that one structure was carved to be a calendar. (With inputs from agencies)

World's oldest calendar emerges from Turkey. It has THESE many days in a year

<p>A marriage took a dark and ugly turn in China when a wife decided to remove the life-support system of her dying husband in&nbsp;revenge for his infidelity.</p>

<p>The incident took place in Liaoning province in northeastern China where a 38-year-old man was living with his lover even though he was still married.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His extramarital affair was exposed when the man suffered a cerebral haemorrhage at his lover's house and she rushed him to the hospital for an emergency treatment, as reported by NetEase News.</p>

<p>After the man was admitted to the intensive care unit, the doctors looked out for the lover to get her consent for surgery, however, she had left the hospital.</p>

<p>After this another woman came to the hospital and informed the doctors that she was the man's wife.</p>

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<p>The wife was informed by the doctor that the condition of her husband was critical and he was in a coma. She was also told that the man had a very low chance of surviving the operation.</p>

<p>The wife was informed that the current medical equipment will be able to sustain him temporarily and&nbsp;he will require surgery, the cost of which is very high.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The wife informed the doctors that she was aware of her husband's extramarital affair and that he had no feelings for her&nbsp;and also did not provide&nbsp;any financial support. She further accepted that she also had no feelings for him.</p>

<p>Hence, the wife refused to sign the consent form and directed the doctor to remove the life-supporting tracheal tube of her husband and not make any efforts to revive him.</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong></p>

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<p>As per Chinese law, if a patient is not in a state to make a decision, the doctors need to explain the surgery risks to the close relatives of the patient and get their written consent.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to the viral story</strong></h2>

<p>The actions of the wife led to widespread debate on Chinese social media. “She is heartless. No matter what, giving up treatment is giving up a life,” said one user.</p>

<p>“This unfaithful man is in critical condition and the surgery is unlikely to save him. This is his karma,” another user wrote.</p>

<p>“Your wife will accompany you until old age. Treating your wife well is treating yourself well,” a third user said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A marriage took a dark and ugly turn in China when a wife decided to remove the life-support system of her dying husband in revenge for his infidelity. The incident took place in Liaoning province in northeastern China where a 38-year-old man was living with his lover even though he was still married.

A marriage took a dark and ugly turn in China when a wife decided to remove the life-support system of her dying husband in revenge for his infidelity. The incident took place in Liaoning province in northeastern China where a 38-year-old man was living with his lover even though he was still married. His extramarital affair was exposed when the man suffered a cerebral haemorrhage at his lover's house and she rushed him to the hospital for an emergency treatment, as reported by NetEase News. After the man was admitted to the intensive care unit, the doctors looked out for the lover to get her consent for surgery, however, she had left the hospital. After this another woman came to the hospital and informed the doctors that she was the man's wife. Also Read: Kuwait: Couple divorces within three minutes after husband calls wife stupid for tripping over The wife was informed by the doctor that the condition of her husband was critical and he was in a coma. She was also told that the man had a very low chance of surviving the operation. The wife was informed that the current medical equipment will be able to sustain him temporarily and he will require surgery, the cost of which is very high. The wife informed the doctors that she was aware of her husband's extramarital affair and that he had no feelings for her and also did not provide any financial support. She further accepted that she also had no feelings for him. Hence, the wife refused to sign the consent form and directed the doctor to remove the life-supporting tracheal tube of her husband and not make any efforts to revive him. Also Watch: As per Chinese law, if a patient is not in a state to make a decision, the doctors need to explain the surgery risks to the close relatives of the patient and get their written consent. Here's how netizens reacted to the viral story The actions of the wife led to widespread debate on Chinese social media. “She is heartless. No matter what, giving up treatment is giving up a life,” said one user. “This unfaithful man is in critical condition and the surgery is unlikely to save him. This is his karma,” another user wrote. “Your wife will accompany you until old age. Treating your wife well is treating yourself well,” a third user said. (With inputs from agencies)

Cheating husband suffers haemorrhage at lover’s home, wife removes life support in revenge

<p>Are you someone who has faced multiple rounds of job interviews just to hear from HR that you didn’t make it? Well, then this story might give you some hope.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian-American CEO of a fashion-tech startup Styl shares his story of hiring an intern within minutes of his first interaction with the applicant.</p>

<p>Styl’s CEO, Dhruv Bindra, shares the story of the lightning-fast hiring process at 2:00 am (local time) on his official X handle. He recounts how an enthusiastic applicant reached out to him on LinkedIn late at night. Bindra too didn’t hesitate to take the interview right away.</p>

<p>“At 10:00 pm I got an email and LinkedIn DM from an impressive student asking for an internship. At 12:00 am I sent him a Zoom link,” Bindra wrote on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bindra further shares, "he hopped on [for the interview], exchanged stories, and I told him about a feature I wanted to build out. At 2:46 am he sent me the completed designs. At 2:47 am he was hired.”</p>

<p>Bindra’s post caught netizens’ attention and people started churning out hilarious comments.</p>

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<p>One user commented, “3 AM, the cops come and he's escaped in one of their uniforms. He sends a Zoom link but he isn't there. He's on Meet. 30 min later, I text him on TG. He tells me to meet him by the Trocadero in Paris. I've been waiting. I've never hired another. He doesn't show up. He's gone to Berlin. That's where he stashed the designs.”</p>

<p>“2:48 am you woke up and said that was a nice dream let me tweet about it,” another user said.</p>

<p>However, many seemed unimpressed by Bindra's post due to the ridiculous work hours. As one user wrote, “This is sad. Don't promote this type of work culture.”</p>

<p>“Don’t get impressed by this toxic work culture. Maintain your work-life balance!” one commented.</p>

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<p>Another piped in saying, “Seen this garbage enuf times on LinkedIn, now it’s making its way here.”</p>

<p>Bindra co-founded Styl&nbsp;with his Duke University classmate Rayan Malik in 2022. Styl is a fashion mobile app with a Tinder-like interface which allows users to swipe right to like and left to dislike clothing items from multiple brands, curating personalised recommendations based on user preferences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The startup has seen significant traction, boasting over 500 active monthly users and 1.5 million social media impressions since its launch.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Are you someone who has faced multiple rounds of job interviews just to hear from HR that you didn’t make it? Well, then this story might give you some hope. The Indian-American CEO of a fashion-tech startup Styl shares his story of hiring an intern within minutes of his first interaction with the applicant.

Are you someone who has faced multiple rounds of job interviews just to hear from HR that you didn’t make it? Well, then this story might give you some hope. The Indian-American CEO of a fashion-tech startup Styl shares his story of hiring an intern within minutes of his first interaction with the applicant. Styl’s CEO, Dhruv Bindra, shares the story of the lightning-fast hiring process at 2:00 am (local time) on his official X handle. He recounts how an enthusiastic applicant reached out to him on LinkedIn late at night. Bindra too didn’t hesitate to take the interview right away. “At 10:00 pm I got an email and LinkedIn DM from an impressive student asking for an internship. At 12:00 am I sent him a Zoom link,” Bindra wrote on X. Also Read | India | American woman found chained to tree, tied herself: Police Bindra further shares, "he hopped on [for the interview], exchanged stories, and I told him about a feature I wanted to build out. At 2:46 am he sent me the completed designs. At 2:47 am he was hired.” Bindra’s post caught netizens’ attention and people started churning out hilarious comments. At 10pm I got an email and LinkedIn DM from an impressive student asking for an internship At 12am I sent him a zoom link. He hopped on, exchanged stories, and I told him about a feature I wanted to build out. At 2:46am he set me completed designs. At 2:47am he was hired. — Dhruv Bindra (@bindra_dhruv) August 7, 2024 × One user commented, “3 AM, the cops come and he's escaped in one of their uniforms. He sends a Zoom link but he isn't there. He's on Meet. 30 min later, I text him on TG. He tells me to meet him by the Trocadero in Paris. I've been waiting. I've never hired another. He doesn't show up. He's gone to Berlin. That's where he stashed the designs.” “2:48 am you woke up and said that was a nice dream let me tweet about it,” another user said. However, many seemed unimpressed by Bindra's post due to the ridiculous work hours. As one user wrote, “This is sad. Don't promote this type of work culture.” “Don’t get impressed by this toxic work culture. Maintain your work-life balance!” one commented. Also Read | Pulling hair, pushing a woman during quarrel does not mean outraging her modesty: Bombay HC Another piped in saying, “Seen this garbage enuf times on LinkedIn, now it’s making its way here.” Bindra co-founded Styl with his Duke University classmate Rayan Malik in 2022. Styl is a fashion mobile app with a Tinder-like interface which allows users to swipe right to like and left to dislike clothing items from multiple brands, curating personalised recommendations based on user preferences. The startup has seen significant traction, boasting over 500 active monthly users and 1.5 million social media impressions since its launch. (With inputs from agencies)

'Hired at 2:47am': Internet is going gaga over Indian-American CEO's flash hiring process

<p>Olympic pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati, who has gone viral after he faced an embarrassing 'crotch mishap', has now got an offer of an adult movie&nbsp;deal worth $250,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The social media users went into a frenzy after Ammirati in his infamous attempt to clear 5.70 metres got his bulge hitting the crossbar during the jump and lost a spot in the finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But this viral moment landed the athlete an offer of a whopping $250,000 on an adult website CamSoda,&nbsp;as reported by TMZ.</p>

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<p>CamSoda vice president Daryn Parker sent an offer letter to Ammirati outlining the deal. "If it was up to me, I’d award [Anthony Ammirati] for what everyone else saw, [his] talent below the belt," he said.</p>

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<p>"As a lover of crotch-centric activities, I’d love to offer you up to $250,000 in exchange for a 60-minute webcam show, in which you show off your goods, minus the crossbar, of course," Parker added.</p>

<p>Reacting to the offer, one user of X said, “Anthony Ammirati may have lost his chance at the top spot at the Olympics but this guy is going to have about five million women to choose from after this."</p>

<p>“Even though he lost the game, in a way, he won his life,” another user said.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what Ammirati said after facing a 'bulge moment' in Games</strong></h2>

<p>Ammirati ranked the 12th position but failed to clinch a spot in the finals.</p>

<p>Reacting after his elimination, the French athlete said, "It’s a big disappointment. I’m a bit gutted, because I didn’t miss anything on the third attempt at 5.70m."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra qualifies with season-best throw</strong></p>

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<p>"What I did miss was a bit of jumping in training to fine-tune the settings. Just a technical session. I had to give up the last two, because after a small grade one in the adductor, I prioritised the race. I was 100 per cent physically, but I was missing a bit...," he said.</p>

<p>"The conditions were good. It’s the first time I’ve started a competition without any stress. As I was a total outsider, I only had one goal: to play with the public. I was almost there," Ammirati said.</p>

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Olympic pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati, who has gone viral after he faced an embarrassing 'crotch mishap', has now got an offer of an adult movie deal worth $250,000.

Olympic pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati, who has gone viral after he faced an embarrassing 'crotch mishap', has now got an offer of an adult movie deal worth $250,000. The social media users went into a frenzy after Ammirati in his infamous attempt to clear 5.70 metres got his bulge hitting the crossbar during the jump and lost a spot in the finals. But this viral moment landed the athlete an offer of a whopping $250,000 on an adult website CamSoda, as reported by TMZ. Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024: Athletes got food filled with worms, conditions 'not good', says UK swimmer CamSoda vice president Daryn Parker sent an offer letter to Ammirati outlining the deal. "If it was up to me, I’d award [Anthony Ammirati] for what everyone else saw, [his] talent below the belt," he said. Anthony Ammirati failed the bar and the commentators are clearly having a hard time acknowledging what happened 😂 HELP I'M DYING pic.twitter.com/5hOHttVA5g — Gladys Wotching (@Glodyswotcher) August 3, 2024 × "As a lover of crotch-centric activities, I’d love to offer you up to $250,000 in exchange for a 60-minute webcam show, in which you show off your goods, minus the crossbar, of course," Parker added. Reacting to the offer, one user of X said, “Anthony Ammirati may have lost his chance at the top spot at the Olympics but this guy is going to have about five million women to choose from after this." “Even though he lost the game, in a way, he won his life,” another user said. Here's what Ammirati said after facing a 'bulge moment' in Games Ammirati ranked the 12th position but failed to clinch a spot in the finals. Reacting after his elimination, the French athlete said, "It’s a big disappointment. I’m a bit gutted, because I didn’t miss anything on the third attempt at 5.70m." Watch: Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra qualifies with season-best throw "What I did miss was a bit of jumping in training to fine-tune the settings. Just a technical session. I had to give up the last two, because after a small grade one in the adductor, I prioritised the race. I was 100 per cent physically, but I was missing a bit...," he said. "The conditions were good. It’s the first time I’ve started a competition without any stress. As I was a total outsider, I only had one goal: to play with the public. I was almost there," Ammirati said. (With inputs from agencies)

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