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<p>A man in the United States was accused of the murder of his six-year-old son. Christopher Gregor, 31, reportedly forced the boy to run on a treadmill back-to-back a couple of weeks before his death. He is on trial for the alleged murder of his son, Corey Micciolo, in 2021, the New York Post reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest, disturbing video evidence was presented in court, which shows Gregor forcing Micciolo to run on a treadmill at high speed, which was difficult for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the man has claimed that his child's death was caused by pneumonia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mario Gallucci, Gregor's lawyer, addressed the court during the opening statements of his trial. The lawyer spoke about the events that led to Corey's death.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As reported by the Asbury Park Press, Gallucci told jurors: "When you see that video, you’re going to be horrified. Corey's death had absolutely nothing to do with that treadmill."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, the prosecutors contradicted the claims, stating that the child's fatal injuries were the direct result of his father's actions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened on March 20, 2021, at the Atlantic Heights Clubhouse Fitness Club in New Jersey. The treadmill case was captured on a security camera. The footage was also shared on social media platforms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Corey's mother, Breanna Micciolo, also testified in Superior Court in Ocean County. She told the court that she saw bruises on her son's body after the workout.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He had a bruise on his forehead," she said as quoted by the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report also mentioned that a paediatrician saw Corey after the incident, and revealed no serious concerns. However, Corey reportedly told the doctor that his father had forced him onto the treadmill because he was fat. His health reportedly deteriorated after the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few days later, he complained of disorientation and nausea after waking up from a nap. His father rushed him to the hospital, where he was declared dead upon arrival.&nbsp;</p>


A man in the United States was accused of the murder of his six-year-old son. Christopher Gregor, 31, reportedly forced the boy to run on a treadmill back-to-back a couple of weeks before his death.

A man in the United States was accused of the murder of his six-year-old son. Christopher Gregor, 31, reportedly forced the boy to run on a treadmill back-to-back a couple of weeks before his death. He is on trial for the alleged murder of his son, Corey Micciolo, in 2021, the New York Post reported. In the latest, disturbing video evidence was presented in court, which shows Gregor forcing Micciolo to run on a treadmill at high speed, which was difficult for him. But the man has claimed that his child's death was caused by pneumonia. Mario Gallucci, Gregor's lawyer, addressed the court during the opening statements of his trial. The lawyer spoke about the events that led to Corey's death. Also read: BIZARRE! Husband catches politician wife in bed with adopted son who is a monk As reported by the Asbury Park Press, Gallucci told jurors: "When you see that video, you’re going to be horrified. Corey's death had absolutely nothing to do with that treadmill." On the other hand, the prosecutors contradicted the claims, stating that the child's fatal injuries were the direct result of his father's actions. The incident happened on March 20, 2021, at the Atlantic Heights Clubhouse Fitness Club in New Jersey. The treadmill case was captured on a security camera. The footage was also shared on social media platforms. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Watch it here: NEW: Mother breaks down in court as she watches her son’s father abuse her child by making him run on the treadmill because he was “too fat.” New Jersey father Christopher Gregor is accused of killing his 6-year-old son Corey Micciolo. New footage shows the boy repeatedly face… pic.twitter.com/aVKknkOGd5 — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 1, 2024 × Also read: Where is Wally? US man says his 'emotional support' alligator has gone missing Corey's mother, Breanna Micciolo, also testified in Superior Court in Ocean County. She told the court that she saw bruises on her son's body after the workout. "He had a bruise on his forehead," she said as quoted by the report. The report also mentioned that a paediatrician saw Corey after the incident, and revealed no serious concerns. However, Corey reportedly told the doctor that his father had forced him onto the treadmill because he was fat. His health reportedly deteriorated after the incident. A few days later, he complained of disorientation and nausea after waking up from a nap. His father rushed him to the hospital, where he was declared dead upon arrival.

Six-year-old dies allegedly after his father forced him to run on treadmill at high speed

<p>Not just the Spelling Bee championship, Indians are&nbsp;now&nbsp;dominating the Alphabet typing challenges&nbsp;as well.&nbsp;A Hyderabad man just bagged the Guinness World Record for typing English alphabets backwards in the blink of an eye.&nbsp;The video showing him doing the wonder has&nbsp;now gone viral on the internet.</p>

<p>In the clip shared by Guinness World Records (GWR), SK Ashraf can&nbsp;be seen&nbsp;creating the record in just 2.88 seconds, typing alphabets backwards from Z to A.</p>

<h2><strong>Reactions on social media</strong></h2>

<p>The video has been viewed almost 1 million times and has accumulated above 40,000 likes since&nbsp;it was shared&nbsp;20 hours ago.</p>

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<p>While most people praised Ashraf for his typing talent, some even claimed they could break it.</p>

<p>“Now&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;an incredible record,”&nbsp;wrote an Instagram user.</p>

<p>“At least I have seen a meaningful world record post today,”&nbsp;added another.</p>

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<p>“India is not for beginners,”&nbsp;joked a third, referencing a viral social media trend.</p>

<p>"Not bragging but&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;so slow to me,"&nbsp;a fourth user said.</p>

<h2><strong>Not the first time</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, this is not the first time&nbsp;that SK Ashraf has got himself registered&nbsp;with the Guinness World Record.&nbsp;Back in&nbsp;2017, he broke the record for the&nbsp;"fastest time to type the alphabet"&nbsp;traditionally (A to Z).</p>

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<p>He made the record on October 10, 2017, by typing the alphabet from A to Z in just 3.37 seconds.</p>

<h2><strong>Can you do it?</strong></h2>

<p>While many users claimed on social media they could also achieve the feat, you can try your luck on your PC.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But be informed that&nbsp;you must leave a space between each letter while considering your typing speed.</p>


Not just the Spelling Bee championship, Indians are now dominating the Alphabet typing challenges as well. A Hyderabad man just bagged the Guinness World Record for typing English alphabets backwards in the blink of an eye.

Not just the Spelling Bee championship, Indians are now dominating the Alphabet typing challenges as well. A Hyderabad man just bagged the Guinness World Record for typing English alphabets backwards in the blink of an eye. The video showing him doing the wonder has now gone viral on the internet. In the clip shared by Guinness World Records (GWR), SK Ashraf can be seen creating the record in just 2.88 seconds, typing alphabets backwards from Z to A. Reactions on social media The video has been viewed almost 1 million times and has accumulated above 40,000 likes since it was shared 20 hours ago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guinness World Records (@guinnessworldrecords) × While most people praised Ashraf for his typing talent, some even claimed they could break it. “Now that’s an incredible record,” wrote an Instagram user. “At least I have seen a meaningful world record post today,” added another. Also read: Big Nude Boat: A nude experience to set sail from Miami “India is not for beginners,” joked a third, referencing a viral social media trend. "Not bragging but that’s so slow to me," a fourth user said. Not the first time Notably, this is not the first time that SK Ashraf has got himself registered with the Guinness World Record. Back in 2017, he broke the record for the "fastest time to type the alphabet" traditionally (A to Z). Reckon you could do this quicker? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/QnbrkjOesd — Guinness World Records (@GWR) October 10, 2021 × He made the record on October 10, 2017, by typing the alphabet from A to Z in just 3.37 seconds. Can you do it? While many users claimed on social media they could also achieve the feat, you can try your luck on your PC. Also read: Delta Airlines Boeing plane`s emergency exit slide detaches mid-air: Report But be informed that you must leave a space between each letter while considering your typing speed.

Watch: Hyderabad man makes world record by typing alphabets backwards in a flash

<p>A unique cruise&nbsp;departing Miami in February 2025 is offering an 11-day Caribbean adventure where clothes are completely optional for passengers at sea.</p>

<p>"The Big Nude Boat" will take travellers from Miami to the Caribbean on an 11-day adventure back to Bare-adise," according to the Bare Necessities&nbsp;website.</p>

<p>The cruise is scheduled to sail from Feb 3 through Valentine's Day in 2025. The trip offers a stress-free, clothes-free experience. Up to 2,300 passengers can roam the ship in the nude while out at sea.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It's our pleasure to provide you with the luxury of deciding what NOT to wear," Bare Necessities Tour and Travel said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are some restrictions on nudity aboard the Big Nude Boat, such as passengers must be clothed while the ship is docked in port. Once at sea, passengers can go nude in designated areas, but standard nudist etiquette applies. This means wearing a thong or sitting on a towel while seated.</p>

<p>The self-serve buffet on the pool deck is clothing-optional, but all other dining areas require clothing.<br />
Photos and videos will also not be allowed unless all individuals give consent.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/lawmakers-launch-dog-lovers-caucus-as-trump-potential-running-mate-puppy-killer-kristi-noem-goes-viral-717654">US lawmakers launch 'dog lovers caucus' as Trump potential running mate 'puppy killer' Kristi Noem goes viral</a></p>

<p>The Big Nude Boat is just one of the cruises offered by Bare Necessities, which says on its website that the company has been working to break down the barriers against social nudity and make clothing-optional vacationing a viable and acceptable option for all.</p>

<p>The company says, "Social nudity is not a sexual activity, and we endeavor to dismiss the misconception that it is anything but natural and beautiful.”</p>

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A unique cruise departing Miami in February 2025 is offering an 11-day Caribbean adventure where clothes are completely optional for passengers at sea. "The Big Nude Boat" will take travellers from Miami to the Caribbean on an 11-day adventure back to Bare-adise," according to the Bare Necessities website.

A unique cruise departing Miami in February 2025 is offering an 11-day Caribbean adventure where clothes are completely optional for passengers at sea. "The Big Nude Boat" will take travellers from Miami to the Caribbean on an 11-day adventure back to Bare-adise," according to the Bare Necessities website. The cruise is scheduled to sail from Feb 3 through Valentine's Day in 2025. The trip offers a stress-free, clothes-free experience. Up to 2,300 passengers can roam the ship in the nude while out at sea. Also read: Were Neanderthals spiritual and religious? Netflix documentary has some answers "It's our pleasure to provide you with the luxury of deciding what NOT to wear," Bare Necessities Tour and Travel said. There are some restrictions on nudity aboard the Big Nude Boat, such as passengers must be clothed while the ship is docked in port. Once at sea, passengers can go nude in designated areas, but standard nudist etiquette applies. This means wearing a thong or sitting on a towel while seated. The self-serve buffet on the pool deck is clothing-optional, but all other dining areas require clothing. Photos and videos will also not be allowed unless all individuals give consent. Also read: US lawmakers launch 'dog lovers caucus' as Trump potential running mate 'puppy killer' Kristi Noem goes viral The Big Nude Boat is just one of the cruises offered by Bare Necessities, which says on its website that the company has been working to break down the barriers against social nudity and make clothing-optional vacationing a viable and acceptable option for all. The company says, "Social nudity is not a sexual activity, and we endeavor to dismiss the misconception that it is anything but natural and beautiful.” (With inputs from agencies)

Big Nude Boat: A nude cruise to set sail from Miami for Caribbean

<p>Across bi-partisan lines, a group of US House members have launched a 'Dog Lovers Caucus,' dedicated to man's best friend amid the puppy killing controversy involving Donald Trump's potential running mate&nbsp;Kristi Noem.</p>

<p>Taking to X, Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), one of the people behind the caucus, said "In light of recent events, we're launching the Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus today!".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This group dedicated to man’s best friend aims to foster bipartisan cooperation and will help put paws over politics," he added.</p>

<p>Along with this was a collage of photos featuring Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC.) and Susan Wild (D-Pa), alongside Moskowitz, each holding a dog.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is Kristi Noem's 'Puppy Killer' controversy</strong></h2>

<p>Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Governor and a potential running mate of Donald Trump for 2024, recently shocked Americans by publishing details of how she killed her family dog 'Cricket'.</p>

<p>In her forthcoming memoir, <em>No Going Back</em>, Noem, according to excerpts published by The Guardian, wrote, "I hated that dog."</p>

<p>She describes how after a hunting excursion gone awry, she took the "untrainable" 14-month-old puppy to a gravel pit and shot her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Noem, in her book, details how Cricket spoiled a pheasant hunt with her "excitement," before killing several chickens belonging to a local family.</p>

<p>"It was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done," she wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extortion-allegations-and-more-heres-what-happened-on-day-10-of-trump-hush-money-trial-717544">'Extortion' allegations and more: Here's what happened on Day 10 of Trump hush money trial</a></strong></p>

<p>She then goes on to describe how she killed a "nasty and mean" goat.</p>

<p>Noem is in the 'dog house' for her revelation.</p>

<p>In America, dogs occupy a special place in people's hearts and leaders, as per AFP, "often get pilloried when they mistreat canines," a fact Donald Trump knows too well.</p>

<p>In 2017, he faced dog drama when his critics noted the fact that Trump, who is once again in the race to the White House, was the only US President in more than 100 years without a presidential canine companion.</p>

<h2><strong>Cruella de Vil</strong></h2>

<p>Shocked by Noem's story, citizens were quick to label her Cruella, after the notorious character from Disney's 101 Dalmatians.</p>

<p>President Joe Biden's team too jumped at the opportunity, posting "Trump VP contender Kristi Noem brags about shooting her 14-month-old puppy to death".</p>

<p>Calling reports of the shooting 'fake news', Noem in an interview with Fox News said that the dog in question was "extremely dangerous" and deserved her fate.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-vp-contender-south-dakota-governor-kristi-noem-defends-killing-her-dog-in-new-book-715707">Trump VP contender, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, defends killing her 14-month-old dog</a></strong></p>

<p>"You know how the fake news works," she said, adding "They leave out some or most of the facts of a story, they put the worst spin on it. And that's what’s happened in this case."</p>

<p>"I hope people really do buy this book, and they find out the truth of the story because the truth of the story is that <em>this was a working dog, and it was not a puppy</em>. It was a dog that was extremely dangerous," she claimed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Across bi-partisan lines, a group of US House members have launched a 'Dog Lovers Caucus,' dedicated to man's best friend amid the puppy killing controversy involving Donald Trump's potential running mate Kristi Noem.

Across bi-partisan lines, a group of US House members have launched a 'Dog Lovers Caucus,' dedicated to man's best friend amid the puppy killing controversy involving Donald Trump's potential running mate Kristi Noem. Taking to X, Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), one of the people behind the caucus, said "In light of recent events, we're launching the Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus today!". "This group dedicated to man’s best friend aims to foster bipartisan cooperation and will help put paws over politics," he added. Along with this was a collage of photos featuring Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC.) and Susan Wild (D-Pa), alongside Moskowitz, each holding a dog. In light of recent events, we’re launching the Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus today! This group dedicated to man’s best friend aims to foster bipartisan cooperation and will help put paws over politics. 🐾 pic.twitter.com/54TvFu2PLJ — Congressman Jared Moskowitz (@RepMoskowitz) May 2, 2024 × What is Kristi Noem's 'Puppy Killer' controversy Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Governor and a potential running mate of Donald Trump for 2024, recently shocked Americans by publishing details of how she killed her family dog 'Cricket'. In her forthcoming memoir, No Going Back, Noem, according to excerpts published by The Guardian, wrote, "I hated that dog." She describes how after a hunting excursion gone awry, she took the "untrainable" 14-month-old puppy to a gravel pit and shot her. Noem, in her book, details how Cricket spoiled a pheasant hunt with her "excitement," before killing several chickens belonging to a local family. "It was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done," she wrote. Also read | 'Extortion' allegations and more: Here's what happened on Day 10 of Trump hush money trial She then goes on to describe how she killed a "nasty and mean" goat. Noem is in the 'dog house' for her revelation. In America, dogs occupy a special place in people's hearts and leaders, as per AFP, "often get pilloried when they mistreat canines," a fact Donald Trump knows too well. In 2017, he faced dog drama when his critics noted the fact that Trump, who is once again in the race to the White House, was the only US President in more than 100 years without a presidential canine companion. Cruella de Vil Shocked by Noem's story, citizens were quick to label her Cruella, after the notorious character from Disney's 101 Dalmatians. President Joe Biden's team too jumped at the opportunity, posting "Trump VP contender Kristi Noem brags about shooting her 14-month-old puppy to death". Calling reports of the shooting 'fake news', Noem in an interview with Fox News said that the dog in question was "extremely dangerous" and deserved her fate. Also read | Trump VP contender, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, defends killing her 14-month-old dog "You know how the fake news works," she said, adding "They leave out some or most of the facts of a story, they put the worst spin on it. And that's what’s happened in this case." "I hope people really do buy this book, and they find out the truth of the story because the truth of the story is that this was a working dog, and it was not a puppy. It was a dog that was extremely dangerous," she claimed. (With inputs from agencies)

US lawmakers launch 'dog lovers caucus' as Trump potential running mate 'puppy killer' Kristi Noem goes viral

<p>A government school in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh came up with a creative solution to tackle an intense heat wave that took a great toll on students’ attendance.</p>

<p>A school in UP’s Kannauj turned an entire classroom into a temporary swimming pool to encourage students to come to school daily.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video shared by All India Radio shows students swimming in the water inside the classroom, which went instantly viral on social media.</p>

<p>"Teachers of Kannauj district primary school Mahsaunapur Umarda prepared an artificial swimming room in the classroom on children's demand which was enjoyed by them thoroughly," the post on X read.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 A classroom in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj government primary school was turned into a swimming pool for students, to maintain attendance of students who were missing on school due to crop harvest and heat wave. <a href="https://t.co/LnbezMQNrn">pic.twitter.com/LnbezMQNrn</a></p>
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<p>According to media reports, the makeshift pool was made by removing all benches, chairs and tables from the classroom and filling it with water.</p>

<h2><strong>Heatwave menace in India</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Indian Meteorological Department, north Indian states are reeling under an intense heat wave spell that is expected to last for 8-10 days.</p>

<p>Regions like south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and Gujarat are most likely to be affected in May.</p>

<p>The remaining parts of Rajasthan, east Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Chhattisgarh, interior Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, north interior Karnataka and Telangana may record five-seven heat wave days in the month, the weather department said.</p>

<h2><strong>Response on social media</strong></h2>

<p>The video garnered mixed response on social media, with some lauding school authorities for the efforts while others criticising the government for not allowing them to visit an actual swimming pool.</p>

<p>"I soooooo wanna go to this school," wrote one user while another said, "Great effort by teachers! Kudos to their efforts," wrote a user on social media.</p>

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<p>“Wow..such a nice gesture..i remember when I was small I used to make swimming pool in my bathroom by blocking the door with towels," wrote another.</p>

<p>“So the state couldn't afford to take them to show actual swimming pool....instead they created this mockery...How poor govt becomes when it comes to giving a little privelage to govt school kids," an Instagram user slammed the government.</p>

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A government school in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh came up with a creative solution to tackle an intense heat wave that took a great toll on students’ attendance.

A government school in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh came up with a creative solution to tackle an intense heat wave that took a great toll on students’ attendance. A school in UP’s Kannauj turned an entire classroom into a temporary swimming pool to encourage students to come to school daily. A video shared by All India Radio shows students swimming in the water inside the classroom, which went instantly viral on social media. "Teachers of Kannauj district primary school Mahsaunapur Umarda prepared an artificial swimming room in the classroom on children's demand which was enjoyed by them thoroughly," the post on X read. 🚨 A classroom in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj government primary school was turned into a swimming pool for students, to maintain attendance of students who were missing on school due to crop harvest and heat wave. pic.twitter.com/LnbezMQNrn — Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) May 1, 2024 × According to media reports, the makeshift pool was made by removing all benches, chairs and tables from the classroom and filling it with water. Heatwave menace in India According to the Indian Meteorological Department, north Indian states are reeling under an intense heat wave spell that is expected to last for 8-10 days. Regions like south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and Gujarat are most likely to be affected in May. The remaining parts of Rajasthan, east Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Chhattisgarh, interior Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, north interior Karnataka and Telangana may record five-seven heat wave days in the month, the weather department said. Response on social media The video garnered mixed response on social media, with some lauding school authorities for the efforts while others criticising the government for not allowing them to visit an actual swimming pool. "I soooooo wanna go to this school," wrote one user while another said, "Great effort by teachers! Kudos to their efforts," wrote a user on social media. Also read: Delta Airlines Boeing plane`s emergency exit slide detaches mid-air: Report “Wow..such a nice gesture..i remember when I was small I used to make swimming pool in my bathroom by blocking the door with towels," wrote another. “So the state couldn't afford to take them to show actual swimming pool....instead they created this mockery...How poor govt becomes when it comes to giving a little privelage to govt school kids," an Instagram user slammed the government. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>China's space agency unveiled a CGI video depicting its ambitious plans for a lunar base, aiming for construction within the coming few decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video has gained attention for an unexpected detail - a NASA Space Shuttle launching from a distant pad, as first noted by Space.com.</p>

<p>This inclusion is curious, as the Space Shuttle programme ended over a decade ago, and China and NASA currently have limited collaboration in space exploration.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-propose-wall-of-death-workout-to-keep-astronauts-fit-on-moon-717266">'Wall of Death' workout can keep astronauts fit on the Moon. Here's how it works</a></p>

<p>As per&nbsp;space reporter Jack Kuhr, the state-run China Global Television Network had come up with a&nbsp;fix to hide the Shuttle taking off in the background. He posted a hilarious tweet saying, "boom, it has been fixed".</p>

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<p>NASA retired its workhorse spacecraft in 2011, relying on Russia's Soyuz capsules to staff the International Space Station until the advent of SpaceX's Crew Dragon.</p>

<p>While retired in 2011, the Space Shuttle remains a widely recognised symbol of spaceflight and may have been a readily available 3D model for the animation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This detail is particularly interesting given the current restrictions on collaboration between China's space programme and NASA. Last month, NASA administrator Bill Nelson raised concerns about potential military applications within China's space activities.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/is-your-iphone-alarm-not-playing-a-sound-apple-says-its-working-to-fix-issue-717319">Is your iPhone alarm not playing a sound? Apple says it's working to fix issue</a></p>

<p>China's space agency has made major headwinds in its efforts to explore space, from successfully landing a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon to building&nbsp;an entire space station in a matter of just two years.</p>

<p>China's space agency is pioneering methods for building lunar habitats using bricks made from moon dust.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China is also exploring the possibility of utilising ancient lunar lava tubes for potential bases. China's technical progress in lunar construction is undeniable.</p>

<p>They are a strong contender in the race to establish a lasting human presence on the Moon.</p>

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China's space agency unveiled a CGI video depicting its ambitious plans for a lunar base, aiming for construction within the coming few decades. The video has gained attention for an unexpected detail - a NASA Space Shuttle launching from a distant pad, as first noted by Space.

China's space agency unveiled a CGI video depicting its ambitious plans for a lunar base, aiming for construction within the coming few decades. The video has gained attention for an unexpected detail - a NASA Space Shuttle launching from a distant pad, as first noted by Space.com. This inclusion is curious, as the Space Shuttle programme ended over a decade ago, and China and NASA currently have limited collaboration in space exploration. Also read: 'Wall of Death' workout can keep astronauts fit on the Moon. Here's how it works As per space reporter Jack Kuhr, the state-run China Global Television Network had come up with a fix to hide the Shuttle taking off in the background. He posted a hilarious tweet saying, "boom, it has been fixed". Boom problem solved. CGTN went ahead and slapped an ol' reliable blur bar over the Shuttle https://t.co/GltGw0c17x pic.twitter.com/bkuBT86YaN — Jack Kuhr 👨‍🚀 (@JackKuhr) April 25, 2024 × NASA retired its workhorse spacecraft in 2011, relying on Russia's Soyuz capsules to staff the International Space Station until the advent of SpaceX's Crew Dragon. While retired in 2011, the Space Shuttle remains a widely recognised symbol of spaceflight and may have been a readily available 3D model for the animation. This detail is particularly interesting given the current restrictions on collaboration between China's space programme and NASA. Last month, NASA administrator Bill Nelson raised concerns about potential military applications within China's space activities. Also read: Is your iPhone alarm not playing a sound? Apple says it's working to fix issue China's space agency has made major headwinds in its efforts to explore space, from successfully landing a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon to building an entire space station in a matter of just two years. China's space agency is pioneering methods for building lunar habitats using bricks made from moon dust. China is also exploring the possibility of utilising ancient lunar lava tubes for potential bases. China's technical progress in lunar construction is undeniable. They are a strong contender in the race to establish a lasting human presence on the Moon. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A man in the US state of Pennsylvania, who credits his alligator for emotional support, has said that the alligator has gone missing. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Thursday (May 2) said that the alligator named Wally went missing on the coast of Georgia.&nbsp;Joie Henney (Wally's&nbsp;owner) said that&nbsp;Wally vanished while accompanying him on an April vacation in Brunswick.</p>

<p>He suspects someone stole the alligator&nbsp;from the&nbsp;fenced,&nbsp;outdoor enclosure where Wally spent the night on April 21.&nbsp;Henney said he obtained Wally in 2015 after&nbsp;the alligator was rescued&nbsp;in Florida at&nbsp;the age of&nbsp;14 months.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The man told local media in 2019 that the alligator&nbsp;helped alleviate depression following the deaths of several close friends. He also said that a doctor&nbsp;treating his depression had endorsed&nbsp;Wally’s&nbsp;status as his emotional support animal. The man also stressed that Wally never tried to bite anyone.</p>

<h2><strong>'Please, we need your help'</strong></h2>

<p>Taking to social media, Henney said that pranksters left Wally outside the house of a person who called authorities,&nbsp;resulting in his alligator being trapped and released into the wild.&nbsp;Citing officials, the Associated Press report said&nbsp;that no&nbsp;one filed&nbsp;police reports about the missing alligator in Brunswick and surrounding Glynn County.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: 40 Crocodiles rip apart a Cambodian man</strong></p>

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<p>The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed that someone in Brunswick reported a nuisance alligator on April 21, and&nbsp;a licensed&nbsp;trapper was dispatched&nbsp;to capture it.&nbsp;The department said&nbsp;that&nbsp;the reptile was&nbsp;“released in a remote&nbsp;location,”&nbsp;but stressed that it&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;know if it was Wally.</p>

<p>“We need all the help we can get to bring my baby back.&nbsp;Please, we need your help,"&nbsp;a tearful Henney said in a video posted on TikTok.&nbsp;</p>

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A man in the US state of Pennsylvania, who credits his alligator for emotional support, has said that the alligator has gone missing. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Thursday (May 2) said that the alligator named Wally went missing on the coast of Georgia.

A man in the US state of Pennsylvania, who credits his alligator for emotional support, has said that the alligator has gone missing. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Thursday (May 2) said that the alligator named Wally went missing on the coast of Georgia. Joie Henney (Wally's owner) said that Wally vanished while accompanying him on an April vacation in Brunswick. He suspects someone stole the alligator from the fenced, outdoor enclosure where Wally spent the night on April 21. Henney said he obtained Wally in 2015 after the alligator was rescued in Florida at the age of 14 months. Also read | A rare white alligator had 70 coins in its stomach, tossed by US zoo visitors The man told local media in 2019 that the alligator helped alleviate depression following the deaths of several close friends. He also said that a doctor treating his depression had endorsed Wally’s status as his emotional support animal. The man also stressed that Wally never tried to bite anyone. 'Please, we need your help' Taking to social media, Henney said that pranksters left Wally outside the house of a person who called authorities, resulting in his alligator being trapped and released into the wild. Citing officials, the Associated Press report said that no one filed police reports about the missing alligator in Brunswick and surrounding Glynn County. Also watch | Gravitas: 40 Crocodiles rip apart a Cambodian man × The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed that someone in Brunswick reported a nuisance alligator on April 21, and a licensed trapper was dispatched to capture it. The department said that the reptile was “released in a remote location,” but stressed that it doesn’t know if it was Wally. “We need all the help we can get to bring my baby back. Please, we need your help," a tearful Henney said in a video posted on TikTok. (With inputs from agencies)

Where is Wally? US man says his 'emotional support' alligator has gone missing

<p>Sensational and even salacious stories about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the Western media are nothing new. And now the British publication Daily Star is claiming that every year North Korea'S supreme leader chooses 25 virgin girls to join his "Pleasure Squad".</p>

<p>As per the report citing a North Korean defector, Yeonmi Park, these young girls are picked based on their attractiveness.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Scouting schoolgirls</strong></h2>

<p>Park, a 30-year-old who claims to have been scouted twice for the dubious honour of servicing Jong-un, said that to choose the virgins, the leader's 'cronies' visit "every classroom, and they even go to school yards in case they missed someone that was pretty".</p>

<p>"Once they find some pretty girls, the first thing they do is check into their family status—their political status. They eliminate any girls with family members that have escaped from North Korea, or have relatives in South Korea or other countries," she added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Virginity test</strong></h2>

<p>Park has previously said that the Kim dynasty are "paedophiles who expect to be worshipped as gods."</p>

<p>She claims that once the pretty girls are selected,&nbsp;they are made to go through a virginity test. This, the report claimed, is a detailed medical examination where "even the smallest defect" like a minor scar, leads to disqualification.</p>

<p>The "handful of girls from all around North Korea" who clear all the tests are then sent to Pyongyang where they join the so-called pleasure squad and their "only reason to exist is to please the dictator".</p>

<p>She further revealed that the 'Pleasure Squad' is divided into three:&nbsp;one part is trained in massages, and the second specialises in entertaining through song and dance. The third division is the "sexual activities division," and has to be "sexually intimate with the dictator, and other men," said Park.</p>

<p>"They have to learn how to please these men—that's their only goal," she said, adding that the most beautiful girls are reserved to attend to the North Korean supreme leader.</p>

<p>The less stunning squad members are made to cater to the needs of lower-ranking generals and politicians.</p>

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<h2><strong>Why do people allow this?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the North Korea defector, conditions in the nation are so grim that families happily allow their daughters to be recruited by the squad scouts because it would at least mean that the girls won't starve.</p>

<p>However, this is only true till the girls reach their mid-twenties. After that, they are married to Kim Jong-un's bodyguards, and this is considered a privilege.</p>

<h2><strong>How did this 'pleasure squad' start?</strong></h2>

<p>Apparently, this is not a Kim Jong-un thing. 'Pleasure Squads' have been around since the 1970s. Yeonmi Park claims that the previous leader Kim Jong Il believed that "having sexual intimacy with young teenage girls would give him immortality".</p>

<p>He devised the idea of these "Pleasure squads' in the 1970s when he would pick pretty girls and place them with his father Kim Il-sung, thinking "he might find that very pleasurable." This eventually helped him get the throne.</p>

<p>"So he picked beautiful women and put them in resorts that Kim Il-sung visited. Kim Il-sung was so touched that his son thought of his pleasure, and that's why he nominated Kim Jong Il as his successor," she claimed.</p>

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<p>Soon after, in 1983, he created a similar squad for himself, and the "tradition" was carried forward by the current leader, claimed the report.</p>

<p>However, she said that the make-up of the Pleasure Squads has changed over the years as the three men have different tastes in women. She also said that, if rumours are to be believed, Kim Jong-un's "wife was originally in the Pleasure Squad".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Sensational and even salacious stories about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the Western media are nothing new. And now the British publication Daily Star is claiming that every year North Korea'S supreme leader chooses 25 virgin girls to join his "Pleasure Squad".

Sensational and even salacious stories about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the Western media are nothing new. And now the British publication Daily Star is claiming that every year North Korea'S supreme leader chooses 25 virgin girls to join his "Pleasure Squad". As per the report citing a North Korean defector, Yeonmi Park, these young girls are picked based on their attractiveness. Scouting schoolgirls Park, a 30-year-old who claims to have been scouted twice for the dubious honour of servicing Jong-un, said that to choose the virgins, the leader's 'cronies' visit "every classroom, and they even go to school yards in case they missed someone that was pretty". "Once they find some pretty girls, the first thing they do is check into their family status—their political status. They eliminate any girls with family members that have escaped from North Korea, or have relatives in South Korea or other countries," she added. Also read | Trump blasts Biden, says 'every single thing he touches turns to sh**,' pledges world peace Virginity test Park has previously said that the Kim dynasty are "paedophiles who expect to be worshipped as gods." She claims that once the pretty girls are selected, they are made to go through a virginity test. This, the report claimed, is a detailed medical examination where "even the smallest defect" like a minor scar, leads to disqualification. The "handful of girls from all around North Korea" who clear all the tests are then sent to Pyongyang where they join the so-called pleasure squad and their "only reason to exist is to please the dictator". She further revealed that the 'Pleasure Squad' is divided into three: one part is trained in massages, and the second specialises in entertaining through song and dance. The third division is the "sexual activities division," and has to be "sexually intimate with the dictator, and other men," said Park. "They have to learn how to please these men—that's their only goal," she said, adding that the most beautiful girls are reserved to attend to the North Korean supreme leader. The less stunning squad members are made to cater to the needs of lower-ranking generals and politicians. Also read | 'Wall of Death' workout can keep astronauts fit on the Moon. Here's how it works Why do people allow this? As per the North Korea defector, conditions in the nation are so grim that families happily allow their daughters to be recruited by the squad scouts because it would at least mean that the girls won't starve. However, this is only true till the girls reach their mid-twenties. After that, they are married to Kim Jong-un's bodyguards, and this is considered a privilege. How did this 'pleasure squad' start? Apparently, this is not a Kim Jong-un thing. 'Pleasure Squads' have been around since the 1970s. Yeonmi Park claims that the previous leader Kim Jong Il believed that "having sexual intimacy with young teenage girls would give him immortality". He devised the idea of these "Pleasure squads' in the 1970s when he would pick pretty girls and place them with his father Kim Il-sung, thinking "he might find that very pleasurable." This eventually helped him get the throne. "So he picked beautiful women and put them in resorts that Kim Il-sung visited. Kim Il-sung was so touched that his son thought of his pleasure, and that's why he nominated Kim Jong Il as his successor," she claimed. Also read | Bogota severs diplomatic ties with Israel over 'genocidal' Gaza campaign; Israel dubs move 'antisemitic' Soon after, in 1983, he created a similar squad for himself, and the "tradition" was carried forward by the current leader, claimed the report. However, she said that the make-up of the Pleasure Squads has changed over the years as the three men have different tastes in women. She also said that, if rumours are to be believed, Kim Jong-un's "wife was originally in the Pleasure Squad". (With inputs from agencies)

Kim Jong-Un picks 25 virgins annually for his 'pleasure squad,' claims report

<p>In what might sound like a scene from the popular film <em>Madagascar</em>, police officers in the US state of Washington were called to deal with a rare traffic hazard, four runaway zebras seen running on a major state highway.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The incident took place over the weekend when four zebras managed to escape the trailer that they were being transported in&nbsp;from Washington to the US state of Montana via Interstate 90, according to a report by the Seattle Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of Tuesday (Apr 30), one of the four zebras is still on the run, while three were recaptured after a bizarre rescue effort involving the state police and two rodeo professionals who happened to be passing by.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This is a first for me and all (Washington State Patrol) troopers involved. 4 Zebras that were being transported got loose when the driver stopped to secure the trailer EB 90 to exit 32,” said Trooper Rick Johnson, in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “The community has come together to help. One cornered, 3 outstanding. Crazy!!”</p>

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<p>Johnson also posted two images of a lone zebra walking along a mostly empty highway, with some police cars around. A report by NBC News said that the animals escaped while their owner stopped to secure their trailer.</p>

<p>The incident report, viewed by USA Today, said that at around 1:00 pm (local time), on Sunday (Apr 28) the owner of the four zebras, Kristine Keltgen was driving them from Winlock, Washington to Anaconda, Montana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the drive, Keltgen reportedly noticed the trailer’s “floor mat flapping and dragging” and as soon as she opened the door to adjust the mat, the zebras rushed out of the trailer and onto the highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ABC affiliate KOMO of Seattle reported that the King County Sheriff’s Office was called around 12:52 pm (local time) and it was not until 2:36 pm (local time) that three of them were captured.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Rodeo clown’</strong></h2>

<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2273146573016677">One video</a> posted on Facebook shows one of the zebras entering what looked like someone’s backyard. However,&nbsp;the person who posted the video clarified that it was not their house but was just helping to wrangle the zebra into someone else’s yard.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“We got zebras on the loose, we’ve got a rodeo clown. I’m like, ‘Cool, we’ve officially turned into a zoo here,’” a local resident Whitney Blomquist told KOMO.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>One zebra at large</strong></h2>

<p>In a post on X, the Regional Animal Services of King County, late Monday (Apr 29) asked the residents to be on the lookout for a zebra in the North Bend area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our officers were able to corral three zebras that escaped from a trailer on I-90 Sunday, but a fourth is still on the loose,” it added. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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In what might sound like a scene from the popular film Madagascar, police officers in the US state of Washington were called to deal with a rare traffic hazard, four runaway zebras seen running on a major state highway.

In what might sound like a scene from the popular film Madagascar, police officers in the US state of Washington were called to deal with a rare traffic hazard, four runaway zebras seen running on a major state highway. What happened? The incident took place over the weekend when four zebras managed to escape the trailer that they were being transported in from Washington to the US state of Montana via Interstate 90, according to a report by the Seattle Times. As of Tuesday (Apr 30), one of the four zebras is still on the run, while three were recaptured after a bizarre rescue effort involving the state police and two rodeo professionals who happened to be passing by. “This is a first for me and all (Washington State Patrol) troopers involved. 4 Zebras that were being transported got loose when the driver stopped to secure the trailer EB 90 to exit 32,” said Trooper Rick Johnson, in a post on X. He added, “The community has come together to help. One cornered, 3 outstanding. Crazy!!” Also Read | Beating the heat: Lions and tigers cool off with ‘bloodsicles’ at Philippine zoo Johnson also posted two images of a lone zebra walking along a mostly empty highway, with some police cars around. A report by NBC News said that the animals escaped while their owner stopped to secure their trailer. The incident report, viewed by USA Today, said that at around 1:00 pm (local time), on Sunday (Apr 28) the owner of the four zebras, Kristine Keltgen was driving them from Winlock, Washington to Anaconda, Montana. During the drive, Keltgen reportedly noticed the trailer’s “floor mat flapping and dragging” and as soon as she opened the door to adjust the mat, the zebras rushed out of the trailer and onto the highway. ABC affiliate KOMO of Seattle reported that the King County Sheriff’s Office was called around 12:52 pm (local time) and it was not until 2:36 pm (local time) that three of them were captured. ‘Rodeo clown’ One video posted on Facebook shows one of the zebras entering what looked like someone’s backyard. However, the person who posted the video clarified that it was not their house but was just helping to wrangle the zebra into someone else’s yard. Also Read | All about the iconic 'Harry Potter castle' in Ukraine that fell victim to Russian missile attack “We got zebras on the loose, we’ve got a rodeo clown. I’m like, ‘Cool, we’ve officially turned into a zoo here,’” a local resident Whitney Blomquist told KOMO. One zebra at large In a post on X, the Regional Animal Services of King County, late Monday (Apr 29) asked the residents to be on the lookout for a zebra in the North Bend area. “Our officers were able to corral three zebras that escaped from a trailer on I-90 Sunday, but a fourth is still on the loose,” it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Rodeo workers, police round up zebras found running on major highway in Washington state

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<p>A "son in trouble" WhatsApp scam has surfaced in some European countries, originating in Spain. Hundreds of people have fallen victim to the scam.</p>

<p>The scammers pose as a family member, typically a son, purportedly in some distressing or urgent situation. Their motive is to extract confidential information and steal their money.</p>

<p>A few months ago, people reported similar frauds in India, where users get calls from strangers pretending to be someone known.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report by BBC, Spanish authorities arrested over 100 people between February and April in connection to a criminal group that manipulated people on WhatsApp and duped them for nearly a million euros (approximately ₹8.9 crores). The victims transferred amounts ranging between €800 and €55,000, assuming they were helping relatives in menacing situations.</p>

<p>Fraudsters start the scam by pretending to be a family member in trouble. They claim they have lost their mobile phone or cannot access their bank account and need immediate financial help. In a more complex version of the scam, the fraudsters deceive the victim into giving them the two-factor authentication codes, which they use to gain full access to the victim's WhatsApp account. They ask for the code, claiming they mistakenly entered the wrong verification password. Once they access the account, they can demand money from the victim's contacts.</p>

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<p>The scam in Spain has also affected victims throughout Europe, including a substantial number in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>The scam has been particularly prevalent in Spanish regions such as Alicante, Barcelona, and Madrid. Similarly, law enforcement agencies such as the police and Action Fraud in the UK have identified a comparable pattern, with significant financial losses reported over similar timeframes.</p>

<p>WhatsApp scams have been frequently prevalent&nbsp;in&nbsp;India also. One such scam is the 'Job Scam' that lures people into high-paying jobs for minimal work. They often ask you to like social media posts. But they are just traps to collect your personal and financial information. Fraudsters have also targeted users with QR codes that claim to offer prizes. However, scanning and authenticating these codes can unintentionally authorise money transfers from your bank account.</p>

<p>Users are encouraged to confirm the identity of individuals who claim to have emergencies,&nbsp; particularly&nbsp;if they are contacted from&nbsp;an unfamiliar phone number, to avoid falling prey to such scams.&nbsp;It&nbsp;is strongly recommended&nbsp;that sensitive information, such as two-factor authentication codes, should never be shared, regardless of the&nbsp;identity of the requester. It is advisable to use the security settings of WhatsApp to increase account protection, such as activating two-step verification.&nbsp;Any unusual activity should be reported&nbsp;immediately to local authorities and through platforms like Action Fraud.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A "son in trouble" WhatsApp scam has surfaced in some European countries, originating in Spain. Hundreds of people have fallen victim to the scam. The scammers pose as a family member, typically a son, purportedly in some distressing or urgent situation.

A "son in trouble" WhatsApp scam has surfaced in some European countries, originating in Spain. Hundreds of people have fallen victim to the scam. The scammers pose as a family member, typically a son, purportedly in some distressing or urgent situation. Their motive is to extract confidential information and steal their money. A few months ago, people reported similar frauds in India, where users get calls from strangers pretending to be someone known. According to a report by BBC, Spanish authorities arrested over 100 people between February and April in connection to a criminal group that manipulated people on WhatsApp and duped them for nearly a million euros (approximately ₹8.9 crores). The victims transferred amounts ranging between €800 and €55,000, assuming they were helping relatives in menacing situations. Fraudsters start the scam by pretending to be a family member in trouble. They claim they have lost their mobile phone or cannot access their bank account and need immediate financial help. In a more complex version of the scam, the fraudsters deceive the victim into giving them the two-factor authentication codes, which they use to gain full access to the victim's WhatsApp account. They ask for the code, claiming they mistakenly entered the wrong verification password. Once they access the account, they can demand money from the victim's contacts. ALSO READ | Blinken urges Hamas to accept Gaza truce as he meets Israel leaders The scam in Spain has also affected victims throughout Europe, including a substantial number in the United Kingdom. The scam has been particularly prevalent in Spanish regions such as Alicante, Barcelona, and Madrid. Similarly, law enforcement agencies such as the police and Action Fraud in the UK have identified a comparable pattern, with significant financial losses reported over similar timeframes. WhatsApp scams have been frequently prevalent in India also. One such scam is the 'Job Scam' that lures people into high-paying jobs for minimal work. They often ask you to like social media posts. But they are just traps to collect your personal and financial information. Fraudsters have also targeted users with QR codes that claim to offer prizes. However, scanning and authenticating these codes can unintentionally authorise money transfers from your bank account. Users are encouraged to confirm the identity of individuals who claim to have emergencies, particularly if they are contacted from an unfamiliar phone number, to avoid falling prey to such scams. It is strongly recommended that sensitive information, such as two-factor authentication codes, should never be shared, regardless of the identity of the requester. It is advisable to use the security settings of WhatsApp to increase account protection, such as activating two-step verification. Any unusual activity should be reported immediately to local authorities and through platforms like Action Fraud. (With inputs from agencies)

What is ‘son in trouble’ WhatsApp scam? Here’s what you need to know

<p>In Indian National Capital Delhi, 100 dogs recently received their own paw-some 'Aadhaar Cards'. The initiative was launched by an NGO and seeks to safeguard strays and protect them from dangers like relocation or getting lost.</p>

<h2><strong>Doggy 'Aadhaar Cards'</strong></h2>

<p>As per media reports, the 100 dogs are located at various locations, including Delhi Terminal 1 (T-1) airport, India Gate and a Delhi-based dog shelter run by animal activist Manavi Rai.</p>

<p>The drive took place on April 27 (Saturday). It commenced early morning, tagging dogs in and around the above-mentioned locations.</p>

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<p>In a statement, animal activist Manavi Rai called the doggy Aadhaar cards a "lifeline for our furry friends".</p>

<p>"Today, I'm thrilled to share that these QR-based tags will serve as a lifeline for our furry friends, especially in times of distress," she said, as quoted by media reports.</p>

<h2><strong>How will the doggy Aadhaar cards work?</strong></h2>

<p>The so-called Aadhaar cards for dogs are QR-based and are an innovation of NGO Pawfriend.in.</p>

<p>As per the NGO website, the QR-based identification method is a "unique, inexpensive, easy-to-use solution" to microchips, which although a prevalent solution are inaccessible "due to its cost, the hassle of inserting in dogs and separate scanner needs."</p>

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<p>"It is a unique identification tag with end-to-end information about the stray stored in it. This QR code can be put as a tag on the dog and easily scanned when anyone finds a lost stray in their vicinity," details the NGO.</p>

<p>"One quick QR code scan and the passer-by can have all the information about the original feeder or caretaker of the mute soul!" it adds.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;QR-based identification contains vital information that can help authorities or people reunite lost dogs with their caregivers. This includes details like feeder information and emergency contacts.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
&nbsp;</p>


In Indian National Capital Delhi, 100 dogs recently received their own paw-some 'Aadhaar Cards'. The initiative was launched by an NGO and seeks to safeguard strays and protect them from dangers like relocation or getting lost.

In Indian National Capital Delhi, 100 dogs recently received their own paw-some 'Aadhaar Cards'. The initiative was launched by an NGO and seeks to safeguard strays and protect them from dangers like relocation or getting lost. Doggy 'Aadhaar Cards' As per media reports, the 100 dogs are located at various locations, including Delhi Terminal 1 (T-1) airport, India Gate and a Delhi-based dog shelter run by animal activist Manavi Rai. The drive took place on April 27 (Saturday). It commenced early morning, tagging dogs in and around the above-mentioned locations. Also read | Indian couple receives $2,400 for 'mental agony' caused by malfunctioning business class seats In a statement, animal activist Manavi Rai called the doggy Aadhaar cards a "lifeline for our furry friends". "Today, I'm thrilled to share that these QR-based tags will serve as a lifeline for our furry friends, especially in times of distress," she said, as quoted by media reports. How will the doggy Aadhaar cards work? The so-called Aadhaar cards for dogs are QR-based and are an innovation of NGO Pawfriend.in. As per the NGO website, the QR-based identification method is a "unique, inexpensive, easy-to-use solution" to microchips, which although a prevalent solution are inaccessible "due to its cost, the hassle of inserting in dogs and separate scanner needs." Also read | Delhi Bomb Threat Live: Nearly 100 schools in Delhi-NCR receive bomb threats, probe underway "It is a unique identification tag with end-to-end information about the stray stored in it. This QR code can be put as a tag on the dog and easily scanned when anyone finds a lost stray in their vicinity," details the NGO. "One quick QR code scan and the passer-by can have all the information about the original feeder or caretaker of the mute soul!" it adds. The QR-based identification contains vital information that can help authorities or people reunite lost dogs with their caregivers. This includes details like feeder information and emergency contacts. (With inputs from agencies)

100 stray dogs in Delhi receive paw-some doggy 'Aadhaar cards'. Here's all you need to know

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<p>Singapore Airlines has been asked to pay an Indian couple with over ₹2 lakh to compensate for the malfunction in the automatic recliner seats in business class.</p>

<p>Telangana's Director General of Police (DGP) Ravi Gupta and his wife filed a lawsuit against the airline after they were asked to manually adjust seats with an automatic recline feature, the New York Post reported.</p>

<p>Gupta and his wife were travelling to Australia via Singapore from Hyderabad on 23 May 2023. According to the complaint filed by the couple, despite paying ₹66,750 each for their business class tickets, their seats malfunctioned and the airline asked them to manually adjust the seats.</p>

<p>Gupta raised the issue with the airline, expressing dissatisfaction over their flight experience despite paying a substantial amount for their tickets. Singapore Airlines offered them 10,000 frequent flyer miles or loyalty points each as compensation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the couple did not accept the offer and took legal action against the company, the report stated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Telangana ruled in favour of Gupta and his wife. They ordered Singapore Airlines to reimburse them with ₹213,585 for the "mental agony" they faced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gupta mentioned in the court filings the airline treated them like "economy class passengers" while they bought business class seats. According to the couple, they were made to adjust their seat manually due to the malfunction in the automatically reclining seats. Due to this, they were uncomfortable and awake throughout the flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report released last week stated that the couple won their case against Singapore Airlines and the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Telangana ruled in their favour. The court has ordered the company to pay them ₹213,585 for the "mental agony" and physical discomfort they faced during the flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Singapore Airlines has been asked to pay an Indian couple with over ₹2 lakh to compensate for the malfunction in the automatic recliner seats in business class. Telangana's Director General of Police (DGP) Ravi Gupta and his wife filed a lawsuit against the airline after they were asked to manually adjust seats with an automatic recline feature, the New York Post reported.

Singapore Airlines has been asked to pay an Indian couple with over ₹2 lakh to compensate for the malfunction in the automatic recliner seats in business class. Telangana's Director General of Police (DGP) Ravi Gupta and his wife filed a lawsuit against the airline after they were asked to manually adjust seats with an automatic recline feature, the New York Post reported. Gupta and his wife were travelling to Australia via Singapore from Hyderabad on 23 May 2023. According to the complaint filed by the couple, despite paying ₹66,750 each for their business class tickets, their seats malfunctioned and the airline asked them to manually adjust the seats. Gupta raised the issue with the airline, expressing dissatisfaction over their flight experience despite paying a substantial amount for their tickets. Singapore Airlines offered them 10,000 frequent flyer miles or loyalty points each as compensation. However, the couple did not accept the offer and took legal action against the company, the report stated. ALSO READ | 100 stray dogs in Delhi receive paw-some doggy 'Aadhaar cards'. Here's all you need to know The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Telangana ruled in favour of Gupta and his wife. They ordered Singapore Airlines to reimburse them with ₹213,585 for the "mental agony" they faced. Gupta mentioned in the court filings the airline treated them like "economy class passengers" while they bought business class seats. According to the couple, they were made to adjust their seat manually due to the malfunction in the automatically reclining seats. Due to this, they were uncomfortable and awake throughout the flight. The report released last week stated that the couple won their case against Singapore Airlines and the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Telangana ruled in their favour. The court has ordered the company to pay them ₹213,585 for the "mental agony" and physical discomfort they faced during the flight. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian couple receives over ₹2 lakh in compensation after their business class seats failed to recline

<p>In Ukraine's Odesa, a picturesque estate nicknamed the 'Harry Potter Castle' has been incinerated by a Russian missile attack that also claimed the lives of four people and a dog.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The missile attack on the Southern Ukrainian city also injured 28 others, including a 12-year-old boy, two other children and a pregnant woman, confirmed Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper.</p>

<p>According to Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy, the attack was carried out using an Iskander-M ballistic missile equipped with a cluster warhead.</p>

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<p>Turrets of the architectural landmark were still burning at nightfall, and emergency services graded the blaze severe. Ukrainian authorities have labelled this strike a "war crime," reported Euro News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Denouncing the attack in a video on Telegram, Gennadiy Trukhanov, the mayor of Odesa, said: "Monsters. Beasts. Savages. Scum. I don't know what else to say."</p>

<p>"People are going for a walk by the sea, and they are shooting and killing," he added.</p>

<p>Here's all you need to know about Ukraine's 'Harry Potter castle':</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Harry Potter castle in Ukraine?</strong></h2>

<p>Popularly dubbed by locals as "The House of Harry Potter", the picturesque Gothic-style building is actually a mansion said to belong to Ukrainian politician Serhiy Kivalov.</p>

<p>The Kivalov mansion is a mock-châteaux-styled building located beside a harbour area near the Odesa port. As per the UNIAN information agency report from 2015, it had within its shorefront grounds sculpted gardens, a tennis court and a private beach.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the Telegraph, the building is officially reported as former MP Kivalov's residence and also doubles as a private law academy run by him. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Public broadcaster Suspilne in a report said that the academy's president Serhiy Kivalov, a prominent former member of parliament, was among the people injured in the attack.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In Ukraine's Odesa, a picturesque estate nicknamed the 'Harry Potter Castle' has been incinerated by a Russian missile attack that also claimed the lives of four people and a dog.

In Ukraine's Odesa, a picturesque estate nicknamed the 'Harry Potter Castle' has been incinerated by a Russian missile attack that also claimed the lives of four people and a dog. The missile attack on the Southern Ukrainian city also injured 28 others, including a 12-year-old boy, two other children and a pregnant woman, confirmed Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper. According to Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy, the attack was carried out using an Iskander-M ballistic missile equipped with a cluster warhead. Also read | Outgunned, 'but not too late': NATO chief says Ukraine can still 'prevail' over Russia Turrets of the architectural landmark were still burning at nightfall, and emergency services graded the blaze severe. Ukrainian authorities have labelled this strike a "war crime," reported Euro News. Denouncing the attack in a video on Telegram, Gennadiy Trukhanov, the mayor of Odesa, said: "Monsters. Beasts. Savages. Scum. I don't know what else to say." "People are going for a walk by the sea, and they are shooting and killing," he added. Here's all you need to know about Ukraine's 'Harry Potter castle': What is the Harry Potter castle in Ukraine? Popularly dubbed by locals as "The House of Harry Potter", the picturesque Gothic-style building is actually a mansion said to belong to Ukrainian politician Serhiy Kivalov. The Kivalov mansion is a mock-châteaux-styled building located beside a harbour area near the Odesa port. As per the UNIAN information agency report from 2015, it had within its shorefront grounds sculpted gardens, a tennis court and a private beach. Also read | US, Egypt, Qatar agree to 'exert all efforts' for hostage release, ceasefire deal As per the Telegraph, the building is officially reported as former MP Kivalov's residence and also doubles as a private law academy run by him. Public broadcaster Suspilne in a report said that the academy's president Serhiy Kivalov, a prominent former member of parliament, was among the people injured in the attack. (With inputs from agencies)

All about the iconic 'Harry Potter castle' in Ukraine that fell victim to Russian missile attack

<p>Aiming for a sunrise shot of the Oregon waterfall at Hug Point, photographer Michael Sanchez was surprised by a tiny bird flying nearby. He quickly clicked a few photos, unaware of the significance his camera had captured.</p>

<p>Within a week, Sanchez's photos of the bird turned him into an overnight star. Sanchez unknowingly captured the very first images of an incredibly rare blue rock thrush in all of North America.</p>

<p>The species, which is native to East Asia, has only once before been spotted in this region, in 1997. However, that sighting was rejected by the American Birding Association. If Sanchez’s images are verified by local and national birding groups, he could be credited as the first person to successfully record a blue rock thrush in the region.</p>

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<p>"I was very very surprised to see just how stirred up this got folks,” he said. “It’s mind-blowing.”</p>

<p>As Sanchez was reviewing his photos, it struck him that the bird he saw was unusual and he’d never seen anything like it before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So I thought, I’ve got to post it on the socials," Sanchez said.</p>

<p>Not long after, a friend of a friend – an avid birder – reached out to inform that the bird looked distinctively like a male blue rock thrush. It turned out, Sanchez may have set a birding record.</p>

<p>Eager birders, including volunteers and experts, are working with Sanchez to authenticate the photo and pinpoint the exact location where he saw the bird.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite their efforts, no one else has spotted it since Sanchez's sighting. However, adding another layer to the mystery, a separate blue rock thrush sighting was reported just four days later, far south at the Farallon Islands off San Francisco. It’s unclear whether this was the same bird or another bird.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sanchez said, “He wasn’t a birder before, but this really has opened my eyes,” adding, “I guess I’m a birder at this point, I think I’m in the club”.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Aiming for a sunrise shot of the Oregon waterfall at Hug Point, photographer Michael Sanchez was surprised by a tiny bird flying nearby. He quickly clicked a few photos, unaware of the significance his camera had captured.

Aiming for a sunrise shot of the Oregon waterfall at Hug Point, photographer Michael Sanchez was surprised by a tiny bird flying nearby. He quickly clicked a few photos, unaware of the significance his camera had captured. Within a week, Sanchez's photos of the bird turned him into an overnight star. Sanchez unknowingly captured the very first images of an incredibly rare blue rock thrush in all of North America. The species, which is native to East Asia, has only once before been spotted in this region, in 1997. However, that sighting was rejected by the American Birding Association. If Sanchez’s images are verified by local and national birding groups, he could be credited as the first person to successfully record a blue rock thrush in the region. Also read: Experts call for rapid regulation of killer robots, say humans should decide 'who lives and who dies' "I was very very surprised to see just how stirred up this got folks,” he said. “It’s mind-blowing.” As Sanchez was reviewing his photos, it struck him that the bird he saw was unusual and he’d never seen anything like it before. "So I thought, I’ve got to post it on the socials," Sanchez said. Not long after, a friend of a friend – an avid birder – reached out to inform that the bird looked distinctively like a male blue rock thrush. It turned out, Sanchez may have set a birding record. Eager birders, including volunteers and experts, are working with Sanchez to authenticate the photo and pinpoint the exact location where he saw the bird. Also read: Is unpasteurised, raw milk not safe amid increasing risk of bird flu? Experts say better stay away Despite their efforts, no one else has spotted it since Sanchez's sighting. However, adding another layer to the mystery, a separate blue rock thrush sighting was reported just four days later, far south at the Farallon Islands off San Francisco. It’s unclear whether this was the same bird or another bird. Sanchez said, “He wasn’t a birder before, but this really has opened my eyes,” adding, “I guess I’m a birder at this point, I think I’m in the club”. (With inputs from agencies)

Photographer accidentally snaps rare bird in Oregon 

<p>A couple in the US state of Utah was reunited with its pet cat, Galena after she was accidentally shipped all the way to California inside an Amazon return package. The cat, which luckily survived the days-long ordeal, was missing for around a week before being discovered by an Amazon warehouse worker.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How did this happen?</strong></h2>

<p>Galena, an indoor-only cat, travelled all the way from Lehi, Utah, across the United States to Riverside, California which is more than 1,046 kilometres after she snuck into a box. The pet cat was reported missing by her owner Carrie Clark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is also worth noting that the cat survived six days of travel with no food or water but was thankfully found by an Amazon worker named Brandy Hunter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hunter took Galena to a vet where she was scanned for a microchip which alerted Clark of her cat’s whereabouts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The couple from Utah had reported Galena missing on April 10. But as it turns out their pet cat had jumped into one of the packages undetected. “That was the worst part, we just had no idea what happened,” she told NBC affiliate KSL News.</p>

<p>She added, “She just mysteriously disappeared. We had absolutely no idea what happened to her.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post on Facebook, Clark described her cat as a “super shy indoor cat,” saying that she is a “part of our family and has never been gone this long before.”</p>

<p>Over the days, Clark was slowly losing hope of finding her beloved companion, but around a week later she and her husband Matt received a shocking alert from the cat’s microchip which said that she had been found somewhere near Los Angeles.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Most amazing, insane news’</strong></h2>

<p>After Galena’s microchip was scanned, Clark’s contact information appeared and the vet called her and explained how the cat ended up in California. It was “the most amazing, insane news in the entire world,” she told KSL News.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“I just couldn’t even believe that she was in California…I thought it was a prank. It’s still hard to wrap my brain around,” she added. The Utah couple took the flight out to California to retrieve their pet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an update on Facebook, Clark said that Galena had “miraculously survived without water and food for six days…(and) her bloodwork was completely normal!!” She added, “Despite being much skinnier she is completely unharmed!”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A couple in the US state of Utah was reunited with its pet cat, Galena after she was accidentally shipped all the way to California inside an Amazon return package.

A couple in the US state of Utah was reunited with its pet cat, Galena after she was accidentally shipped all the way to California inside an Amazon return package. The cat, which luckily survived the days-long ordeal, was missing for around a week before being discovered by an Amazon warehouse worker. How did this happen? Galena, an indoor-only cat, travelled all the way from Lehi, Utah, across the United States to Riverside, California which is more than 1,046 kilometres after she snuck into a box. The pet cat was reported missing by her owner Carrie Clark. It is also worth noting that the cat survived six days of travel with no food or water but was thankfully found by an Amazon worker named Brandy Hunter. Hunter took Galena to a vet where she was scanned for a microchip which alerted Clark of her cat’s whereabouts. Also Read | Bodies in this Colombian town don’t decay after death as expected, and nobody knows why The couple from Utah had reported Galena missing on April 10. But as it turns out their pet cat had jumped into one of the packages undetected. “That was the worst part, we just had no idea what happened,” she told NBC affiliate KSL News. She added, “She just mysteriously disappeared. We had absolutely no idea what happened to her.” In a post on Facebook, Clark described her cat as a “super shy indoor cat,” saying that she is a “part of our family and has never been gone this long before.” Over the days, Clark was slowly losing hope of finding her beloved companion, but around a week later she and her husband Matt received a shocking alert from the cat’s microchip which said that she had been found somewhere near Los Angeles. ‘Most amazing, insane news’ After Galena’s microchip was scanned, Clark’s contact information appeared and the vet called her and explained how the cat ended up in California. It was “the most amazing, insane news in the entire world,” she told KSL News. Also Read | US: Cops rush to house in Colorado on reports of woman screaming, help her deliver triplets “I just couldn’t even believe that she was in California…I thought it was a prank. It’s still hard to wrap my brain around,” she added. The Utah couple took the flight out to California to retrieve their pet. In an update on Facebook, Clark said that Galena had “miraculously survived without water and food for six days…(and) her bloodwork was completely normal!!” She added, “Despite being much skinnier she is completely unharmed!” (With inputs from agencies)

US couple reunited with pet cat after accidentally shipping it to another state

<p>A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of the richest man on the Titanic was put up for auction, on Saturday (Apr 27). The pocket watch, however, will be one of the most valuable items up for bid as the violin case belonging to the man who led the orchestra as the ship was sinking will also be a part of the auction.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the pocket watch</strong></h2>

<p>The 14-carat gold Waltham pocket watch which once belonged to wealthy business magnate, John Jacob Astor, 47, is expected to fetch up to $189,562 in the auction by Henry Aldridge &amp; Son in Wiltshire.</p>

<p>Astor, who went down with the ship in 1912 was said to be one of the world’s richest men at the time. He was reputedly the richest man aboard the ship and a prominent member of the Astor family.</p>

<p>According to auctioneer Andrew Aldridge, Astor’s net worth was around $87 million, at the time, which would be equivalent to several billion dollars today.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“At first, Astor did not believe the ship was in any serious danger but later it was apparent she was sinking and the captain had started an evacuation after midnight, so he helped his wife into lifeboat 4,” said Aldridge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Astor was reportedly last seen smoking a cigarette and talking to another passenger after he safely seated his pregnant second wife Madeleine into a lifeboat. She later&nbsp;survived.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The gold pocket watch has “JJA” engraved on it and was found when Astor’s body was recovered from the Atlantic Ocean seven days after the ship sank on its maiden voyage to New York.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the watch was claimed by John’s son Vincent who then passed it on to the son of his father’s executive secretary, William Dobbyn.</p>

<p>“The watch itself was completely restored after being returned to Mr Astor’s family and worn by his son, making it a unique part of the Titanic story and one of the most important pieces of horological history relating to the most famous ship in the world,” said Aldridge.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Wallace Hartley’s bag</strong></h2>

<p>The second item up for auction would be Wallace Hartley’s bag. He was known for being a part of the famous eight-piece band which kept playing as the ship sank to keep the passengers calm as the disaster unfolded around them.</p>

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<p>Hartley also went down with the ship but not before putting his violin back in its leather valise which he had strapped to himself.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bag was still attached to him days after the ship sank and his body was recovered. The violin case is expected to fetch more than $151,650.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of the richest man on the Titanic was put up for auction, on Saturday (Apr 27). The pocket watch, however, will be one of the most valuable items up for bid as the violin case belonging to the man who led the orchestra as the ship was sinking will also be a part of the auction.

A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of the richest man on the Titanic was put up for auction, on Saturday (Apr 27). The pocket watch, however, will be one of the most valuable items up for bid as the violin case belonging to the man who led the orchestra as the ship was sinking will also be a part of the auction. About the pocket watch The 14-carat gold Waltham pocket watch which once belonged to wealthy business magnate, John Jacob Astor, 47, is expected to fetch up to $189,562 in the auction by Henry Aldridge & Son in Wiltshire. Astor, who went down with the ship in 1912 was said to be one of the world’s richest men at the time. He was reputedly the richest man aboard the ship and a prominent member of the Astor family. According to auctioneer Andrew Aldridge, Astor’s net worth was around $87 million, at the time, which would be equivalent to several billion dollars today. Also Read | Iconic Mona Lisa painting could get a room of its own, says Louvre “At first, Astor did not believe the ship was in any serious danger but later it was apparent she was sinking and the captain had started an evacuation after midnight, so he helped his wife into lifeboat 4,” said Aldridge. Astor was reportedly last seen smoking a cigarette and talking to another passenger after he safely seated his pregnant second wife Madeleine into a lifeboat. She later survived. The gold pocket watch has “JJA” engraved on it and was found when Astor’s body was recovered from the Atlantic Ocean seven days after the ship sank on its maiden voyage to New York. Notably, the watch was claimed by John’s son Vincent who then passed it on to the son of his father’s executive secretary, William Dobbyn. “The watch itself was completely restored after being returned to Mr Astor’s family and worn by his son, making it a unique part of the Titanic story and one of the most important pieces of horological history relating to the most famous ship in the world,” said Aldridge. Wallace Hartley’s bag The second item up for auction would be Wallace Hartley’s bag. He was known for being a part of the famous eight-piece band which kept playing as the ship sank to keep the passengers calm as the disaster unfolded around them. Also Read | Archaeologists find bottles of 250-year-old cherries under George Washington’s home in Mount Vernon Hartley also went down with the ship but not before putting his violin back in its leather valise which he had strapped to himself. The bag was still attached to him days after the ship sank and his body was recovered. The violin case is expected to fetch more than $151,650. (With inputs from agencies)

Gold pocket watch recovered from body of Titanic’s richest passenger to be auctioned

<p>It is said that 'age is just a number,' and the American Airlines has taken it literally. In a peculiar incident, the airlines mistook a 101-year-old woman for an infant. How? Well, technology is to blame.</p>

<h2><strong>101 not one</strong></h2>

<p>The woman, identified as Patricia by media reports, is a 101-year-old born in 1922. However, the American Airlines system apparently cannot compute her 100 plus years of age and defaults the year of birth to 2022.</p>

<p>"It was funny that they thought I was only a little child, and I’m an old lady!" she told a BBC reporter travelling with her on the flight.</p>

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<p>"My daughter made the reservation online for the ticket and the computer at the airport thought my birthdate was 2022 and not 1922," she told the reporter.</p>

<p>Her seat was booked as an adult ticket. However, the staff was expecting an infant.</p>

<p>"The same thing happened last year, and they were also expecting a child and not me."</p>

<p>On the flight between Chicago and Marquette, Michigan, the flight crew was able to fix the mix-up. However, the centenarian said that she would like for the glitch to be fixed as it has caused her problems in the past.</p>

<p>The 101-year-old who has some issue with her eyesight revealed that the last time she had to face difficulties as the airport staff did not have transport ready for her inside the terminal and were expecting to carry a baby instead.</p>

<p>"I would like them to fix the computer, as my poor daughter had to carry all our luggage and apparel almost a mile from one gate to the other," said Patricia.</p>

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<h2><strong>A computer glitch</strong></h2>

<p>As per the report, apparently the Airport Airlines computer is unable to process the 1922 birthdate, so it defaults to one 100 years later.</p>

<p>Patricia, a former nurse, travelled solo until she was 97, and since then has been reliant on her family's help.<br />
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"I have some trouble with my eyesight now, so I wouldn't want to do it on my own," she revealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Patricia is scheduled to fly again in autumn, by the time she would have turned 102. She told the BBC that IT problems would not hold her back from flying and said that she hoped that by autumn the airline computers would be able to process her impressive age.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


It is said that 'age is just a number,' and the American Airlines has taken it literally. In a peculiar incident, the airlines mistook a 101-year-old woman for an infant.

It is said that 'age is just a number,' and the American Airlines has taken it literally. In a peculiar incident, the airlines mistook a 101-year-old woman for an infant. How? Well, technology is to blame. 101 not one The woman, identified as Patricia by media reports, is a 101-year-old born in 1922. However, the American Airlines system apparently cannot compute her 100 plus years of age and defaults the year of birth to 2022. "It was funny that they thought I was only a little child, and I’m an old lady!" she told a BBC reporter travelling with her on the flight. Also read | Over 50% of US voters don't like Trump for president, but more would prefer him over Biden: Poll "My daughter made the reservation online for the ticket and the computer at the airport thought my birthdate was 2022 and not 1922," she told the reporter. Her seat was booked as an adult ticket. However, the staff was expecting an infant. "The same thing happened last year, and they were also expecting a child and not me." On the flight between Chicago and Marquette, Michigan, the flight crew was able to fix the mix-up. However, the centenarian said that she would like for the glitch to be fixed as it has caused her problems in the past. The 101-year-old who has some issue with her eyesight revealed that the last time she had to face difficulties as the airport staff did not have transport ready for her inside the terminal and were expecting to carry a baby instead. "I would like them to fix the computer, as my poor daughter had to carry all our luggage and apparel almost a mile from one gate to the other," said Patricia. Also read | Years-long chill to end? Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump hold private talks in Miami A computer glitch As per the report, apparently the Airport Airlines computer is unable to process the 1922 birthdate, so it defaults to one 100 years later. Patricia, a former nurse, travelled solo until she was 97, and since then has been reliant on her family's help. "I have some trouble with my eyesight now, so I wouldn't want to do it on my own," she revealed. Patricia is scheduled to fly again in autumn, by the time she would have turned 102. She told the BBC that IT problems would not hold her back from flying and said that she hoped that by autumn the airline computers would be able to process her impressive age. (With inputs from agencies)

American Airlines' funny mix-up: 101-year-old passenger mistaken for an infant

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<p>Ankur Jair, the billionaire founder of the United States-based company Bilt Rewards, tied the knot with ex-WWE Erika Hammond in a lavish Egyptian wedding. The couple shared a glimpse of their extravagant wedding on social media. Renowned Egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawas officiated the wedding in the presence of 130 guests against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Jain's fascination with the ancient history of Egypt sparked the choice of their wedding location.</p>

<p>The couple opted for a unique and historic setting. "We're New Yorkers and there's something so special about being in a completely different world environment," he told&nbsp;<em>People</em>. "So, we decided our wedding is about having a moment together to celebrate the new beginning, having a special party with our friends somewhere where you're in a different world," Hammond added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They hosted a lavish wedding reception with the theme "Modern Cairo" at the Muhammad Ali Palace, featuring belly dancers. They also arranged a private tour of the pyramids and a gala dinner at the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by the main ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ankur Jain and Erika Hammod's parents walked them down the aisle during the wedding. Jain wore a black tuxedo with a crisp white shirt and a bow tie, while Hammond stunned in a gown from Indian designer Rahul Mishra's collection. It featured intricate gold embellishments and a long trail, blending Indian and Egyptian fusion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Even the pre-wedding celebrations were lavish, including a $2,000-a-night three-night safari in South Africa. "My first pitch to Erika for the wedding was to get married in space," said Jain, who met Erika at Rumble boxing. They chose a non-traditional wedding with no bridesmaid and no cake. Their guest list included prominent figures like Lance Bass and Michael Turchin, Robin Thicke and April Love Geary, Kevin O'Leary and Linda O'Leary, influencer Serena Kerrigan, former Texas governor Rick Perry and Anita Perry, and Brian Kelly.</p>

<p>"We had the best time. It was so special. When the fireworks went off, it was one of the most spectacular moments. I was so emotional, I couldn't even put it into words," Jain said about his wedding. He wrote in an Instagram post, "Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us!!! And to @zahi_hawass for marrying us!! Many more photos and memories from the wedding are to come.&nbsp;Was&nbsp;the most incredible few days. And thank you to all the people who made our wedding possible."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ankur Jair, the billionaire founder of the United States-based company Bilt Rewards, tied the knot with ex-WWE Erika Hammond in a lavish Egyptian wedding. The couple shared a glimpse of their extravagant wedding on social media.

Ankur Jair, the billionaire founder of the United States-based company Bilt Rewards, tied the knot with ex-WWE Erika Hammond in a lavish Egyptian wedding. The couple shared a glimpse of their extravagant wedding on social media. Renowned Egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawas officiated the wedding in the presence of 130 guests against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Jain's fascination with the ancient history of Egypt sparked the choice of their wedding location. The couple opted for a unique and historic setting. "We're New Yorkers and there's something so special about being in a completely different world environment," he told People. "So, we decided our wedding is about having a moment together to celebrate the new beginning, having a special party with our friends somewhere where you're in a different world," Hammond added. They hosted a lavish wedding reception with the theme "Modern Cairo" at the Muhammad Ali Palace, featuring belly dancers. They also arranged a private tour of the pyramids and a gala dinner at the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by the main ceremony. Ankur Jain and Erika Hammod's parents walked them down the aisle during the wedding. Jain wore a black tuxedo with a crisp white shirt and a bow tie, while Hammond stunned in a gown from Indian designer Rahul Mishra's collection. It featured intricate gold embellishments and a long trail, blending Indian and Egyptian fusion. ALSO READ | Prince Harry to visit London in May for Invictus Games 10th anniversary Even the pre-wedding celebrations were lavish, including a $2,000-a-night three-night safari in South Africa. "My first pitch to Erika for the wedding was to get married in space," said Jain, who met Erika at Rumble boxing. They chose a non-traditional wedding with no bridesmaid and no cake. Their guest list included prominent figures like Lance Bass and Michael Turchin, Robin Thicke and April Love Geary, Kevin O'Leary and Linda O'Leary, influencer Serena Kerrigan, former Texas governor Rick Perry and Anita Perry, and Brian Kelly. "We had the best time. It was so special. When the fireworks went off, it was one of the most spectacular moments. I was so emotional, I couldn't even put it into words," Jain said about his wedding. He wrote in an Instagram post, "Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us!!! And to @zahi_hawass for marrying us!! Many more photos and memories from the wedding are to come. Was the most incredible few days. And thank you to all the people who made our wedding possible." (With inputs from agencies)

This Indian-origin tycoon just married an ex-WWE wrestler in a lavish ceremony with pyramids in backdrop

<p>The police in the US state of Colorado were responding to a call about a screaming woman in the middle of the night, but none of them could have imagined what they would confront.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place earlier this month where four officers from the Greeley Police Department found a 24-year-old woman in active labour on the front porch and helped deliver her babies.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The Greeley Police Department dispatched officers at around 3:30 am (local time) in response to “reports of a woman screaming in the front yard” and found a 24-year-old woman “lying on the front porch in obvious pain,” said the department.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officers quickly realised that the woman was in active labour and called the emergency medical personnel while trying their best to keep the woman comfortable as the ambulance arrived.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequently, the officers heard a faint cry and realised that a baby boy had been delivered and he was turning blue. At the time, it was snowing and raining and the temperature was around 32 degrees Fahrenheit (zero degrees Celsius), said the police.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“One officer located bread ties to tie off the umbilical cord while another ran to nearby homes and collected towels and blankets to help keep the new family warm,” said the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A third officer who was with the new mother tied off the umbilical cord and cut it, while a fourth officer rushed the baby boy to the patrol car to keep him warm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inside the vehicle, the baby had stopped breathing, prompting the officer to administer infant CPR, and the medical staff arrived shortly after and were able to help the child.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As it turns out, that was not the end of it. The new mother told the officer who was with her that she was expecting two more babies. The officers immediately called for more medical personnel to the scene.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A second baby boy was delivered with the help of the officers and “was also rushed to the ambulance where medical personnel were still tending to the first baby,” said the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The first two babies were taken to a local hospital for advanced medical care. A second ambulance arrived, and officers assisted the mother into it. She was rushed to the same hospital and immediately taken into surgery to deliver the last baby.”</p>

<h2><strong>How are the babies?</strong></h2>

<p>All three babies had strong heartbeats and were being taken care of in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), said the police.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The police also believe that the 24-year-old was home alone when she went into labour and her phone had died so she tried to get to her neighbour’s home to call for help.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eric Mayeda, the father of the triplets, took to Facebook and said all the babies are “doing well!”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Kiku and Billy are both improving by leaps and bounds! Hopefully kiku can be extubated sometime in the next week or so. Billy they are thinking maybe in the next 2 weeks,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also thanked the Greeley Police Department and the first responders who “help(ed) my baby boys come into this world.”</p>

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The police in the US state of Colorado were responding to a call about a screaming woman in the middle of the night, but none of them could have imagined what they would confront.

The police in the US state of Colorado were responding to a call about a screaming woman in the middle of the night, but none of them could have imagined what they would confront. The incident took place earlier this month where four officers from the Greeley Police Department found a 24-year-old woman in active labour on the front porch and helped deliver her babies. What happened? The Greeley Police Department dispatched officers at around 3:30 am (local time) in response to “reports of a woman screaming in the front yard” and found a 24-year-old woman “lying on the front porch in obvious pain,” said the department. The officers quickly realised that the woman was in active labour and called the emergency medical personnel while trying their best to keep the woman comfortable as the ambulance arrived. Subsequently, the officers heard a faint cry and realised that a baby boy had been delivered and he was turning blue. At the time, it was snowing and raining and the temperature was around 32 degrees Fahrenheit (zero degrees Celsius), said the police. Also Read | American Airlines' funny mix-up: 101-year-old passenger mistaken for an infant “One officer located bread ties to tie off the umbilical cord while another ran to nearby homes and collected towels and blankets to help keep the new family warm,” said the police. A third officer who was with the new mother tied off the umbilical cord and cut it, while a fourth officer rushed the baby boy to the patrol car to keep him warm. Inside the vehicle, the baby had stopped breathing, prompting the officer to administer infant CPR, and the medical staff arrived shortly after and were able to help the child. As it turns out, that was not the end of it. The new mother told the officer who was with her that she was expecting two more babies. The officers immediately called for more medical personnel to the scene. A second baby boy was delivered with the help of the officers and “was also rushed to the ambulance where medical personnel were still tending to the first baby,” said the police. “The first two babies were taken to a local hospital for advanced medical care. A second ambulance arrived, and officers assisted the mother into it. She was rushed to the same hospital and immediately taken into surgery to deliver the last baby.” How are the babies? All three babies had strong heartbeats and were being taken care of in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), said the police. Also Read | 100-year-old time capsule found during US high school demolition The police also believe that the 24-year-old was home alone when she went into labour and her phone had died so she tried to get to her neighbour’s home to call for help. Eric Mayeda, the father of the triplets, took to Facebook and said all the babies are “doing well!” “Kiku and Billy are both improving by leaps and bounds! Hopefully kiku can be extubated sometime in the next week or so. Billy they are thinking maybe in the next 2 weeks,” he added. He also thanked the Greeley Police Department and the first responders who “help(ed) my baby boys come into this world.” × (With inputs from agencies)

US: Cops rush to house in Colorado on reports of woman screaming, help her deliver triplets

<p>During the demolition of an old high school in Owatonna, Minnesota, workers found a time capsule that had been buried for over a century. The contents of the capsule were shown&nbsp;to the public for the first time at a press conference held this week, as reported by CBS News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the event, Bob Olson, who serves as the director of facilities, infrastructure, and security at Owatonna Public Schools, mentioned that the capsule was found during the demolition of an old school building. According to the Owatonna People's Press, the school in question was the former Owatonna High School, which was built in 1921.</p>

<p>Olson told the construction crew to carefully remove a cornerstone during the demolition. They found a time capsule inside it, which had been placed there in 1920. Inside, they found many things, including an old student newspaper, reports about money, a list of important people, items from a local group, and even a booklet written in Czech. They also found out that there were only 327 students at the school back then.</p>

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<p>Elstad stated that they will sort through the documents in the capsule to find those directly connected to the school district. These selected items will be preserved and possibly exhibited at the new school district office and high school. Additionally, the Steele County Historical Society will also take some items for preservation and display purposes.</p>

<p>In&nbsp;a similar case,&nbsp;a dog in Florida, while digging the ground found an unexploded military bomb, which was decades old.</p>

<p>The pet parents placed the weapon back where his dog found it and then contacted the authorities. The bomb weighed approximately 10 pounds and measured around one foot in length.</p>

<p>According to a police report, the level of deterioration observed on the weapon suggested that it had been buried underground for a long&nbsp;period.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/megatitanosaur-shiva-the-destroyer-discovered-in-argentina-this-is-what-it-looked-like-watch-713764">Also read |&nbsp;Megatitanosaur 'Shiva the destroyer' discovered in Argentina. This is what it looked like. Watch!</a></p>

<p>In another incident, a nine-year-old boy found an unexploded hand grenade in his garden in Yarcombe, East Devon, England. The police safely removed and detonated the grenade in a nearby field.</p>

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During the demolition of an old high school in Owatonna, Minnesota, workers found a time capsule that had been buried for over a century. The contents of the capsule were shown to the public for the first time at a press conference held this week, as reported by CBS News.

During the demolition of an old high school in Owatonna, Minnesota, workers found a time capsule that had been buried for over a century. The contents of the capsule were shown to the public for the first time at a press conference held this week, as reported by CBS News. During the event, Bob Olson, who serves as the director of facilities, infrastructure, and security at Owatonna Public Schools, mentioned that the capsule was found during the demolition of an old school building. According to the Owatonna People's Press, the school in question was the former Owatonna High School, which was built in 1921. Olson told the construction crew to carefully remove a cornerstone during the demolition. They found a time capsule inside it, which had been placed there in 1920. Inside, they found many things, including an old student newspaper, reports about money, a list of important people, items from a local group, and even a booklet written in Czech. They also found out that there were only 327 students at the school back then. Also read | Israel: Archaeologists excavate ancient 'Jesus midwife' tomb Elstad stated that they will sort through the documents in the capsule to find those directly connected to the school district. These selected items will be preserved and possibly exhibited at the new school district office and high school. Additionally, the Steele County Historical Society will also take some items for preservation and display purposes. In a similar case, a dog in Florida, while digging the ground found an unexploded military bomb, which was decades old. The pet parents placed the weapon back where his dog found it and then contacted the authorities. The bomb weighed approximately 10 pounds and measured around one foot in length. According to a police report, the level of deterioration observed on the weapon suggested that it had been buried underground for a long period. Also read | Megatitanosaur 'Shiva the destroyer' discovered in Argentina. This is what it looked like. Watch! In another incident, a nine-year-old boy found an unexploded hand grenade in his garden in Yarcombe, East Devon, England. The police safely removed and detonated the grenade in a nearby field. (With inputs from agencies)

100-year-old time capsule found during US high school demolition

<p>A Boeing 767 aircraft belonging to Delta Airlines had to urgently return to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. This came after the airline reported that the emergency exit slide fell off the plane following takeoff, as per US-based media outlet NPR.</p>

<p>"After the aircraft had safely landed and proceeded to a gate, it was observed that the emergency slide had separated from the aircraft," a Delta spokesperson said in a statement to NPR Friday afternoon.</p>

<p>Delta Flight 520 from New York to Los Angeles "safely returned to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York at approximately 8:35 a.m. local time on Friday, April 26, after the crew reported a vibration," stated the Federal Aviation Administration. The flight spent approximately 33 minutes in the air, as per the FAA.</p>

<p>The FAA will investigate the incident that led to the flight's emergency return.</p>

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<p>A Delta airline representative mentioned that the company&nbsp;"is fully supporting retrieval efforts and will fully cooperate in investigations."</p>

<p>A passenger, who requested anonymity, informed NPR that there was a very loud noise coming from the plane, which made it challenging to hear announcements from the cockpit.</p>

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<p>The passenger&nbsp;informed NPR that the experience left them feeling "overwhelmed" and "really scared."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Output slowdown in Boeing hits global aviation industry</strong></p>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">According to a report by USA Today, he boarded the plane from Salt Lake City International Airport and spent an extended period of time in the front lavatory.</div>

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A Boeing 767 aircraft belonging to Delta Airlines had to urgently return to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. This came after the airline reported that the emergency exit slide fell off the plane following takeoff, as per US-based media outlet NPR.

A Boeing 767 aircraft belonging to Delta Airlines had to urgently return to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. This came after the airline reported that the emergency exit slide fell off the plane following takeoff, as per US-based media outlet NPR. "After the aircraft had safely landed and proceeded to a gate, it was observed that the emergency slide had separated from the aircraft," a Delta spokesperson said in a statement to NPR Friday afternoon. Delta Flight 520 from New York to Los Angeles "safely returned to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York at approximately 8:35 a.m. local time on Friday, April 26, after the crew reported a vibration," stated the Federal Aviation Administration. The flight spent approximately 33 minutes in the air, as per the FAA. The FAA will investigate the incident that led to the flight's emergency return. Also read | Delta Airlines foresees potential Boeing 737 Max 10 delay until 2027 A Delta airline representative mentioned that the company "is fully supporting retrieval efforts and will fully cooperate in investigations." A passenger, who requested anonymity, informed NPR that there was a very loud noise coming from the plane, which made it challenging to hear announcements from the cockpit. Also read | Woman calls out Delta Airlines for asking her to cover up 'offensive' attire The passenger informed NPR that the experience left them feeling "overwhelmed" and "really scared." Also watch | Output slowdown in Boeing hits global aviation industry In another incident, a man from Texas managed to board a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Austin, Texas, using a child's boarding card. Prior to takeoff, he was discovered hiding in a toilet and subsequently arrested. Salt Lake City Police removed 26-year-old Wicliff Fleurizard from Flight 1683 on Sunday (Mar 17) when it was discovered that he wasn't a passenger. According to a report by USA Today, he boarded the plane from Salt Lake City International Airport and spent an extended period of time in the front lavatory. (With inputs from agencies)

Delta Airlines Boeing plane's emergency exit slide detaches mid-air: Report

<p>While fishing for bony fish off the Chilean coast, some fishermen made an unexpected discovery in their gill nets—they had captured a species believed to be lost. Described in 1887 as the Chilean angel shark, this small, flat shark resembling a ray lives&nbsp;in shallow coastal waters. However, a recent study published in the European Journal of Taxonomy (April 25th) suggested&nbsp;that the initial description was incomplete and inaccurate, according to The Miami Herald.</p>

<p>The researchers found that the 1887 study provided only a few body measurements, which were insufficient to distinguish this specimen from its close relatives. Additionally, the collected animal was lost, leaving a significant gap in&nbsp;scientific understanding of the Chilean angel shark. While occasional bycatches provided glimpses of the species over time, a comprehensive description remained elusive. Then, fate intervened, and the elusive sharks landed in the hands of the fishermen.</p>

<h2><strong>Researches confirm the discovery of once-lost Chilean angel shark</strong></h2>

<p>After catching their unexpected discovery, the fishermen froze two whole sharks and the head of a third before sending&nbsp;them to the National Museum of Natural History in Santiago, Chile. Researchers there were excited to confirm that they had found two Squatina armata, also known as Angelote in Spanish and Chilean angel shark in English.</p>

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<p>The study details the sharks as measuring slightly over three&nbsp;feet long and having flattened bodies, making them resemble rays more than sharks.</p>

<p>Adding to their distinctive appearance, these sharks have "enlarged dorsal thorns" – small, sharp, hook-shaped protrusions found on both their heads and backs, according to the researchers.</p>

<p>Despite this encounter, the Chilean angel shark remains shrouded in mystery. Limited research and rare sightings have led to their classification as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to NOAA, these creatures are "nocturnal bottom-dwellers," spending most of their lives buried within the sand and mud of coastal sediment.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiny-sea-creatures-could-help-unravel-flight-mh370s-mysterious-disappearance-heres-how-698967">Also read |&nbsp;Tiny sea creatures could help unravel flight MH370’s mysterious disappearance. Here’s how</a></p>

<p>"Recent taxonomic studies on angel sharks ... with this updated morphological characterization of the Chilean angel shark, questions on geographic range, estimations of abundance, and real incidence in landings can be clarified to ultimately inform better conservation practices of this critically endangered species and other angel sharks on the Pacific coast of America," the researchers said.</p>

<p>The sharks were caught near Playa Seremeno in northern Chile on the Pacific coast.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


While fishing for bony fish off the Chilean coast, some fishermen made an unexpected discovery in their gill nets—they had captured a species believed to be lost.

While fishing for bony fish off the Chilean coast, some fishermen made an unexpected discovery in their gill nets—they had captured a species believed to be lost. Described in 1887 as the Chilean angel shark, this small, flat shark resembling a ray lives in shallow coastal waters. However, a recent study published in the European Journal of Taxonomy (April 25th) suggested that the initial description was incomplete and inaccurate, according to The Miami Herald. The researchers found that the 1887 study provided only a few body measurements, which were insufficient to distinguish this specimen from its close relatives. Additionally, the collected animal was lost, leaving a significant gap in scientific understanding of the Chilean angel shark. While occasional bycatches provided glimpses of the species over time, a comprehensive description remained elusive. Then, fate intervened, and the elusive sharks landed in the hands of the fishermen. Researches confirm the discovery of once-lost Chilean angel shark After catching their unexpected discovery, the fishermen froze two whole sharks and the head of a third before sending them to the National Museum of Natural History in Santiago, Chile. Researchers there were excited to confirm that they had found two Squatina armata, also known as Angelote in Spanish and Chilean angel shark in English. Also read | Enormous 15ft sea creature washes up on UK coast, stunning beachgoers The study details the sharks as measuring slightly over three feet long and having flattened bodies, making them resemble rays more than sharks. Adding to their distinctive appearance, these sharks have "enlarged dorsal thorns" – small, sharp, hook-shaped protrusions found on both their heads and backs, according to the researchers. Despite this encounter, the Chilean angel shark remains shrouded in mystery. Limited research and rare sightings have led to their classification as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. According to NOAA, these creatures are "nocturnal bottom-dwellers," spending most of their lives buried within the sand and mud of coastal sediment. Also read | Tiny sea creatures could help unravel flight MH370’s mysterious disappearance. Here’s how "Recent taxonomic studies on angel sharks ... with this updated morphological characterization of the Chilean angel shark, questions on geographic range, estimations of abundance, and real incidence in landings can be clarified to ultimately inform better conservation practices of this critically endangered species and other angel sharks on the Pacific coast of America," the researchers said. The sharks were caught near Playa Seremeno in northern Chile on the Pacific coast. (With inputs from agencies)

Rare ocean predator missing since 1800s found in Chilean fishers' net

<p>A 29-year-old environmental activist and forestry student from Ghana is making headlines after he set a new world record for hugging more than 1,100 trees in one hour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The record-breaking feat took place in the Tuskegee National Forest, one of the four national forests in the state of Alabama, United States, the Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Friday (Apr 26).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the record</strong></h2>

<p>Abubakar Tahiru took his love for trees to the next level after he rushed through the forest hugging a total of 1,123 trees in one hour, which according to the record-keeping organisation is an average of 19 trees per minute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For this record, a hug was defined as “both arms wrapped around a tree in a close embrace,” said the GWR.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The criteria for the record also included rules like no tree should be hugged more than once and any damage to the trees can result in disqualification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tahiru, according to the GWR, hugged one three for around three seconds and easily surpassed the minimum requirement of 700 to become the first holder of this record.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Incredibly rewarding’</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking about the record-breaking feat, the 29-year-old said that the hardest part of the record attempt was to quickly move between the trees while ensuring that each hug met the criteria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also said that the “repetitive hugging motion” was “quite tiring.”</p>

<p>“Achieving this world record feels incredibly rewarding,” said Tahiru, as quoted by the GWR. He added, “It’s a meaningful gesture to highlight the crucial role of trees in our ecosystem and the urgency of environmental conservation.”</p>

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<p>Tahiru grew up in a farming community in Tepa, Ghana, where he also developed a keen interest in nature and its conservation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tahiru moved to Alabama, last year after finishing his undergraduate degree specialising in forestry at one of Ghana’s top universities and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in the subject at Auburn University.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After he set the new world record, the 29-year-old also spoke about how important it is for him to inspire the youth in Ghana “especially those from less privileged communities like the one I grew up in,” and show them “that it’s possible to rise above challenges and make a significant impact.”</p>

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A 29-year-old environmental activist and forestry student from Ghana is making headlines after he set a new world record for hugging more than 1,100 trees in one hour.

A 29-year-old environmental activist and forestry student from Ghana is making headlines after he set a new world record for hugging more than 1,100 trees in one hour. The record-breaking feat took place in the Tuskegee National Forest, one of the four national forests in the state of Alabama, United States, the Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Friday (Apr 26). About the record Abubakar Tahiru took his love for trees to the next level after he rushed through the forest hugging a total of 1,123 trees in one hour, which according to the record-keeping organisation is an average of 19 trees per minute. For this record, a hug was defined as “both arms wrapped around a tree in a close embrace,” said the GWR. Also Read | Hubble space telescope temporarily goes off duty as key device provides faulty reading The criteria for the record also included rules like no tree should be hugged more than once and any damage to the trees can result in disqualification. Tahiru, according to the GWR, hugged one three for around three seconds and easily surpassed the minimum requirement of 700 to become the first holder of this record. ‘Incredibly rewarding’ Speaking about the record-breaking feat, the 29-year-old said that the hardest part of the record attempt was to quickly move between the trees while ensuring that each hug met the criteria. He also said that the “repetitive hugging motion” was “quite tiring.” “Achieving this world record feels incredibly rewarding,” said Tahiru, as quoted by the GWR. He added, “It’s a meaningful gesture to highlight the crucial role of trees in our ecosystem and the urgency of environmental conservation.” Also Read | Cocaine and morphine trump food and water in brain’s reward hierarchy: Study Tahiru grew up in a farming community in Tepa, Ghana, where he also developed a keen interest in nature and its conservation. Tahiru moved to Alabama, last year after finishing his undergraduate degree specialising in forestry at one of Ghana’s top universities and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in the subject at Auburn University. After he set the new world record, the 29-year-old also spoke about how important it is for him to inspire the youth in Ghana “especially those from less privileged communities like the one I grew up in,” and show them “that it’s possible to rise above challenges and make a significant impact.” (With inputs from agencies)

Environmental activist from Ghana sets world record after hugging over 1,100 trees in an hour

<p>A Chilean TikToker named&nbsp;Luis Alvarez decided to splurge on a new television, but the method of payment was anything but ordinary. Equipped with just a metal detector, he&nbsp;scoured the area to collect the amount in about seven days, as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It took me about seven days to collect the coins. As I said, it's the amount I usually collect every week, between 200,000 and 250,000 pesos ($210 - $263 USD) in coins alone, and because I had to buy a television because of an unfortunate event with my daughter. I put them together, I spent a whole night cleaning them. It was very late and I couldn't go to the bank. So I took all these coins and put them in little bags of 100 ($0.11 USD), 500 ($0.53 USD), 50 ($0.053 USD) and set off to find a store that would take them," he told&nbsp;Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alvarez mentioned that every coin was discovered either in parks or on the beach.</p>

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<h2><strong>More instances of purchasing goods using coins</strong></h2>

<p>In a similar case in India, a man from Jaipur bought a&nbsp;Ather 450 electric scooter using only&nbsp;₹10 coins.</p>

<p>Tarun Mehta, CEO of Ather Energy, was impressed by the man's innovative payment approach and posted a photo of the happy e-scooter owner along with the money he used for the purchase.</p>

<p>"A new Ather owner just bought himself a 450 in Jaipur... all with 10Re coins!" Mr Mehta wrote while sharing the picture. The image shows the man holding a giant replica key of the e-scooter with a few others standing beside him. A table, kept in front of the group, is covered with numerous small bags filled with coins," Mehta wrote on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Chile: President Gabriel Boric declares national mourning period after 3 police officers killed</strong></p>

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<p>In the past year, a man from Assam gained popularity on social media after purchasing a scooter with a sack full of his savings in coins. Md Saidul Hoque, a small shopkeeper from Guwahati, had diligently set aside his hard-earned money over several years to fulfill his dream of owning a two-wheeler. He had been collecting ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, and ₹10 coins for the past 5-6 years.</p>

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A Chilean TikToker named Luis Alvarez decided to splurge on a new television, but the method of payment was anything but ordinary. Equipped with just a metal detector, he scoured the area to collect the amount in about seven days, as reported by Reuters.

A Chilean TikToker named Luis Alvarez decided to splurge on a new television, but the method of payment was anything but ordinary. Equipped with just a metal detector, he scoured the area to collect the amount in about seven days, as reported by Reuters. "It took me about seven days to collect the coins. As I said, it's the amount I usually collect every week, between 200,000 and 250,000 pesos ($210 - $263 USD) in coins alone, and because I had to buy a television because of an unfortunate event with my daughter. I put them together, I spent a whole night cleaning them. It was very late and I couldn't go to the bank. So I took all these coins and put them in little bags of 100 ($0.11 USD), 500 ($0.53 USD), 50 ($0.053 USD) and set off to find a store that would take them," he told Reuters. Alvarez mentioned that every coin was discovered either in parks or on the beach. Also read | Rare ocean predator missing since 1800s found in Chilean fishers' net More instances of purchasing goods using coins In a similar case in India, a man from Jaipur bought a Ather 450 electric scooter using only ₹10 coins. Tarun Mehta, CEO of Ather Energy, was impressed by the man's innovative payment approach and posted a photo of the happy e-scooter owner along with the money he used for the purchase. "A new Ather owner just bought himself a 450 in Jaipur... all with 10Re coins!" Mr Mehta wrote while sharing the picture. The image shows the man holding a giant replica key of the e-scooter with a few others standing beside him. A table, kept in front of the group, is covered with numerous small bags filled with coins," Mehta wrote on X. Also watch | Chile: President Gabriel Boric declares national mourning period after 3 police officers killed In the past year, a man from Assam gained popularity on social media after purchasing a scooter with a sack full of his savings in coins. Md Saidul Hoque, a small shopkeeper from Guwahati, had diligently set aside his hard-earned money over several years to fulfill his dream of owning a two-wheeler. He had been collecting ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, and ₹10 coins for the past 5-6 years. (With inputs from agencies)

Man buys TV with coins collected from beaches, parks using metal detector in just 7 days

<p>Archaeologists&nbsp;made a significant discovery, earlier this week,&nbsp;at the first United States President George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon. They unearthed two glass jars while excavating the cellar, which holds 250-year-old preserved cherries.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Forgotten bottles’</strong></h2>

<p>Amid an ongoing revitalisation project at Mount Vernon, archaeologists found two dark green glass bottles which were sealed and each contained a liquid, said a statement by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA), a non-profit organisation that preserves and maintains Washington’s estate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bottles were found in the historic mansion’s cellar and each of them was full of cherries which are said to be more than two centuries old.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is also believed that the bottles were recovered from a “pit where they may have been forgotten and eventually buried beneath a brick floor laid in the 1770s,” said the statement from Mount Vernon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the discovery, the intact bottles were transported to Mount Vernon’s archaeology lab for further research where they were opened and unsealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Researchers also determined that removing the liquid would stabilise the glass that has not been exposed to the atmosphere for around two centuries.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What did the bottles contain?</strong></h2>

<p>Mount Vernon’s principal archaeologist, Jason Boroughs, told USA Today that the 250-year-old cherries actually looked like cherries and were described as having flesh, pits and stems. He also said that the liquid inside smelled like cherry blossoms.</p>

<p>The cherries, as per the team at Mount Vernon, “bore the characteristic scent of cherry blossoms familiar to residents of the region during the spring season.”</p>

<p>However, the research team working at Washington’s estate is not entirely sure about what that liquid is. Meanwhile, Boroughs said that the cherries may have been picked by enslaved labourers sometime between 1758 and 1776 and preserved this way so that they could be eaten later.</p>

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<p>“There are 18th-century accounts that talk about proper ways of preserving fruits and vegetables,” he told the Washington Post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The researchers also speculated that the bottles’ contents could be remnants of Washington’s drink of choice, Cherry Bounce. The drink was reportedly made with brandy, spice, sugar and cherry juice. However, the drink was said to be stored in bigger bottles, so it seems unlikely and the theory was later ruled out by the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bottles “can provide us with valuable insight and perspective into 18th-century lives at Mount Vernon,” said Boroughs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “These bottles have the potential to enrich the historic narrative, and we’re excited to have the contents analyzed so we can share this discovery with fellow researchers and the visiting public.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Archaeologists made a significant discovery, earlier this week, at the first United States President George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon. They unearthed two glass jars while excavating the cellar, which holds 250-year-old preserved cherries.

Archaeologists made a significant discovery, earlier this week, at the first United States President George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon. They unearthed two glass jars while excavating the cellar, which holds 250-year-old preserved cherries. ‘Forgotten bottles’ Amid an ongoing revitalisation project at Mount Vernon, archaeologists found two dark green glass bottles which were sealed and each contained a liquid, said a statement by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA), a non-profit organisation that preserves and maintains Washington’s estate. The bottles were found in the historic mansion’s cellar and each of them was full of cherries which are said to be more than two centuries old. Also Read | Iconic Mona Lisa painting could get a room of its own, says Louvre It is also believed that the bottles were recovered from a “pit where they may have been forgotten and eventually buried beneath a brick floor laid in the 1770s,” said the statement from Mount Vernon. After the discovery, the intact bottles were transported to Mount Vernon’s archaeology lab for further research where they were opened and unsealed. Researchers also determined that removing the liquid would stabilise the glass that has not been exposed to the atmosphere for around two centuries. What did the bottles contain? Mount Vernon’s principal archaeologist, Jason Boroughs, told USA Today that the 250-year-old cherries actually looked like cherries and were described as having flesh, pits and stems. He also said that the liquid inside smelled like cherry blossoms. The cherries, as per the team at Mount Vernon, “bore the characteristic scent of cherry blossoms familiar to residents of the region during the spring season.” However, the research team working at Washington’s estate is not entirely sure about what that liquid is. Meanwhile, Boroughs said that the cherries may have been picked by enslaved labourers sometime between 1758 and 1776 and preserved this way so that they could be eaten later. Also Read | Delta Airlines Boeing plane's emergency exit slide detaches mid-air, report says “There are 18th-century accounts that talk about proper ways of preserving fruits and vegetables,” he told the Washington Post. The researchers also speculated that the bottles’ contents could be remnants of Washington’s drink of choice, Cherry Bounce. The drink was reportedly made with brandy, spice, sugar and cherry juice. However, the drink was said to be stored in bigger bottles, so it seems unlikely and the theory was later ruled out by the team. The bottles “can provide us with valuable insight and perspective into 18th-century lives at Mount Vernon,” said Boroughs. He added, “These bottles have the potential to enrich the historic narrative, and we’re excited to have the contents analyzed so we can share this discovery with fellow researchers and the visiting public.” (With inputs from agencies)

Archaeologists find bottles of 250-year-old cherries under George Washington’s home in Mount Vernon

<p>A lost orca (killer whale) calf, stranded for weeks in a shallow Vancouver Island lagoon in western Canada, dodging multiple rescue attempts&nbsp;swam free on Friday (Apr 26), according to a local Indigenous group.</p>

<p>The Ehattesaht First Nation, who named the orca calf "Brave Little Hunter" after her mother tragically died on the rocks in late March, had tirelessly monitored her situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite collaborating with fisheries officials, their attempts to release the calf in open waters had proved to be unsuccessful.</p>

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<p>The rescue attempts reportedly included using a sling to transport her, playing recorded killer whale verbal communication to tempt her out of the remote lagoon, and even serenading her with violin music.</p>

<p>Then suddenly at 2:30 am local time on Friday, during high tide on a starry night, she "swam past the sand bar her mother passed away on, under the bridge, down Little Espinosa Inlet and onto Esperanza (Inlet) all on her own," the Ehattesaht First Nation said in a statement.</p>

<p>A small group of over lookers watched her go, it said, after being treated to "a long night of (her) breaching and playing."</p>

<p>The team later caught up with the orca calf in Esperanza Inlet, hoping to "encourage her out toward the open ocean where it is hoped that the Brave Little Hunter's calls will be heard by her family."</p>

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<p>Although there has been tremendous public interest in the little whale's plight and efforts to save her, authorities have asked everyone to stay clear of the area and the whale itself in order to facilitate her reunion with kin.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A lost orca (killer whale) calf, stranded for weeks in a shallow Vancouver Island lagoon in western Canada, dodging multiple rescue attempts swam free on Friday (Apr 26), according to a local Indigenous group.

A lost orca (killer whale) calf, stranded for weeks in a shallow Vancouver Island lagoon in western Canada, dodging multiple rescue attempts swam free on Friday (Apr 26), according to a local Indigenous group. The Ehattesaht First Nation, who named the orca calf "Brave Little Hunter" after her mother tragically died on the rocks in late March, had tirelessly monitored her situation. Despite collaborating with fisheries officials, their attempts to release the calf in open waters had proved to be unsuccessful. Also read: WATCH: Pune man says goodbye to toxic job with dhol beats, dance moves outside office The rescue attempts reportedly included using a sling to transport her, playing recorded killer whale verbal communication to tempt her out of the remote lagoon, and even serenading her with violin music. Then suddenly at 2:30 am local time on Friday, during high tide on a starry night, she "swam past the sand bar her mother passed away on, under the bridge, down Little Espinosa Inlet and onto Esperanza (Inlet) all on her own," the Ehattesaht First Nation said in a statement. A small group of over lookers watched her go, it said, after being treated to "a long night of (her) breaching and playing." The team later caught up with the orca calf in Esperanza Inlet, hoping to "encourage her out toward the open ocean where it is hoped that the Brave Little Hunter's calls will be heard by her family." Also read: Ultimate cure to cancer? World’s first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma undergoing trials Although there has been tremendous public interest in the little whale's plight and efforts to save her, authorities have asked everyone to stay clear of the area and the whale itself in order to facilitate her reunion with kin. (With inputs from agencies)

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