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<p>Mourners and family members were stunned after a 76-year-old woman, initially declared dead, started knocking on the coffin door shortly before being buried in the ground.</p>

<p>During the vigil in the Ecuadorian city of Babahoyo on Friday, Bella Montoya suddenly regained consciousness and started breathing normally.</p>

<p>“Her left hand was hitting the side of the coffin, and it was shaking… It gave us all a fright,” Montoya’s son, Gilbert Balberán, told local media, according to Jam Press.</p>

<p>Montoya had died last week from a stroke. Her death certificate declared that she suffered ‘cardiorespiratory arrest due to suffering from an unspecified cerebrovascular disease’, according to BBC.</p>

<p>A doctor on duty had declared her dead after she did not respond to resuscitation, Ecuador’s health ministry said.</p>

<p>Later, the family brought her to a funeral home and were holding a wake on Friday when they started to hear strange sounds.</p>

<p>When they opened the casket, everyone was shocked to find that she was taking a deep breath. A video posted on social media purportedly showed Montoya, a former nurse, breathing in her open coffin and surrounded by two men who came to help her.</p>

<p>“There were about 20 of us there,” Barbera told AP news agency.</p>

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<p>“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds. My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin, and when we approached we could see that she was breathing heavily.”</p>

<h2><strong>Woman in stable condition</strong></h2>

<p>Montoya was later taken to the same hospital that declared her dead, with her son saying that she is in a stable condition.</p>

<p>“My mother is on oxygen. Her heart is stable,” he declared. “The doctor squeezed her hand, and she reacted. They tell me this is a good sign because it means she is reacting little by little.”</p>

<p>“Now, I only ask that my mother’s health improves,” he added. “I want her alive and by my side.”</p>

<p>Though he described the whole episode as a “miracle from God,” Gilbert says he is “coming to grips with what has happened.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ecuador’s Ministry of Health launched a probe against the unnamed doctors involved in the case, and has assigned a technical team to investigate how did the hospital erroneously issue a death certificate.</p>

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Mourners and family members were stunned after a 76-year-old woman, initially declared dead, started knocking on the coffin door shortly before being buried in the ground.

Mourners and family members were stunned after a 76-year-old woman, initially declared dead, started knocking on the coffin door shortly before being buried in the ground. During the vigil in the Ecuadorian city of Babahoyo on Friday, Bella Montoya suddenly regained consciousness and started breathing normally. “Her left hand was hitting the side of the coffin, and it was shaking… It gave us all a fright,” Montoya’s son, Gilbert Balberán, told local media, according to Jam Press. Montoya had died last week from a stroke. Her death certificate declared that she suffered ‘cardiorespiratory arrest due to suffering from an unspecified cerebrovascular disease’, according to BBC. A doctor on duty had declared her dead after she did not respond to resuscitation, Ecuador’s health ministry said. Later, the family brought her to a funeral home and were holding a wake on Friday when they started to hear strange sounds. When they opened the casket, everyone was shocked to find that she was taking a deep breath. A video posted on social media purportedly showed Montoya, a former nurse, breathing in her open coffin and surrounded by two men who came to help her. “There were about 20 of us there,” Barbera told AP news agency. 🇪🇨 | La mujer de la tercera edad, de nombre Bella Montoya, fue dada por muerta en el hospital de Babahoyo. Se la entregaron a su hijo al medio día para que realizara el velorio, pero horas más tarde se dieron cuenta que aún estaba viva.pic.twitter.com/kOsaqxcnmB — Alerta Mundial (@AlertaMundial2) June 10, 2023 × BREAKING: According to local authorities and her relatives, a 76-year-old woman who was confirmed dead at a hospital pounded on her coffin at a wake in Ecuador. She was transported in critical condition back to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/KO6kHtsRYh — EvoCentral (@evocentralnews) June 12, 2023 × “After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds. My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin, and when we approached we could see that she was breathing heavily.” Woman in stable condition Montoya was later taken to the same hospital that declared her dead, with her son saying that she is in a stable condition. “My mother is on oxygen. Her heart is stable,” he declared. “The doctor squeezed her hand, and she reacted. They tell me this is a good sign because it means she is reacting little by little.” “Now, I only ask that my mother’s health improves,” he added. “I want her alive and by my side.” Though he described the whole episode as a “miracle from God,” Gilbert says he is “coming to grips with what has happened.” Meanwhile, Ecuador’s Ministry of Health launched a probe against the unnamed doctors involved in the case, and has assigned a technical team to investigate how did the hospital erroneously issue a death certificate. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Watch: Dead woman comes to life during funeral, mourners stunned

<p>Police arrested Kouri Richins, 33, in May for the aggravated murder of her husband, Eric Richins, 39. Authorities have also charged her with multiple counts of drug possession. According to the probable cause statement in the charging document, cops found Eric dead at the foot of their bed in 2022.</p>

<p>Kouri, a mother of three, has authored a children's book on the grief she encountered after her husband's death. She also appeared on Good Things Utah segment on Salt Lake City ABC affiliate KTVX to promote her book, ABC News reported. During the show, she mentioned that her husband of nine years passed away unexpectedly, and his death shocked the family.</p>

<p>There were three witnesses at the detention hearing. The first witness was the case's lead detective, Jeff O'Driscoll. He answered questions from the defence and prosecutors. Moreover, a digital and financial forensics investigator testified at the court hearing on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to reports, Kouri Richins became teary as the lead detective described the scene of her husband's death. O'Driscoll mentioned that Kouri said&nbsp;to have attempted CPR on her husband. However, the emergency medical technician informed O'Driscoll that Eric Richins began foaming at the mouth when the medical team attempted CPR, a sign no one else tried reviving him before.</p>

<p>Eric's sister, Amy Richins, said, "He was a family man who loved fully, laughed loudly, and lived life with reckless abandon." She gave a victim impact statement at the hearing. She pleaded with the judge not to let Kouri Richins out on bail. The judge agreed and said, "The circumstances of the case weigh soundly against pretrial release."</p>

<p>Kouri's attorneys argued that she should be eligible for bail because there was "no substantial evidence supporting the charges." Prosecutors alleged that Kouri Richins poisoned Erin with a lethal dose of fentanyl on 3 March 2022. According to the charging document, the level of fentanyl in Eric's body was five-time the regular dosage. The autopsy determined that it was illicit fentanyl, not medical grade, which Eric ingested orally.</p>

<p>After the reports, detectives obtained a search warrant for their residence. Investigation revealed several conversations between Kouri and her acquaintance, who had various drug counts. The acquaintance told the police they sold fentanyl pills to Kouri six days before her husband's death.&nbsp;</p>

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Police arrested Kouri Richins, 33, in May for the aggravated murder of her husband, Eric Richins, 39. Authorities have also charged her with multiple counts of drug possession.

Police arrested Kouri Richins, 33, in May for the aggravated murder of her husband, Eric Richins, 39. Authorities have also charged her with multiple counts of drug possession. According to the probable cause statement in the charging document, cops found Eric dead at the foot of their bed in 2022. Kouri, a mother of three, has authored a children's book on the grief she encountered after her husband's death. She also appeared on Good Things Utah segment on Salt Lake City ABC affiliate KTVX to promote her book, ABC News reported. During the show, she mentioned that her husband of nine years passed away unexpectedly, and his death shocked the family. There were three witnesses at the detention hearing. The first witness was the case's lead detective, Jeff O'Driscoll. He answered questions from the defence and prosecutors. Moreover, a digital and financial forensics investigator testified at the court hearing on Monday. ALSO READ | Spotify fined $5million for breach of data rules in Sweden According to reports, Kouri Richins became teary as the lead detective described the scene of her husband's death. O'Driscoll mentioned that Kouri said to have attempted CPR on her husband. However, the emergency medical technician informed O'Driscoll that Eric Richins began foaming at the mouth when the medical team attempted CPR, a sign no one else tried reviving him before. Eric's sister, Amy Richins, said, "He was a family man who loved fully, laughed loudly, and lived life with reckless abandon." She gave a victim impact statement at the hearing. She pleaded with the judge not to let Kouri Richins out on bail. The judge agreed and said, "The circumstances of the case weigh soundly against pretrial release." Kouri's attorneys argued that she should be eligible for bail because there was "no substantial evidence supporting the charges." Prosecutors alleged that Kouri Richins poisoned Erin with a lethal dose of fentanyl on 3 March 2022. According to the charging document, the level of fentanyl in Eric's body was five-time the regular dosage. The autopsy determined that it was illicit fentanyl, not medical grade, which Eric ingested orally. After the reports, detectives obtained a search warrant for their residence. Investigation revealed several conversations between Kouri and her acquaintance, who had various drug counts. The acquaintance told the police they sold fentanyl pills to Kouri six days before her husband's death. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: Woman accused of poisoning husband with fentanyl refused bail before trial

<p>The world's first manned flying saucer, shaped like a UFO, took off on its first flight in the southern city of Shenzhen, China, reported local media. As per reports, the aircraft's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) can reach a maximum altitude of approximately 200 metres (656ft) after a flight time of around 15 minutes.</p>

<p>The man-made flying saucer took flight as part of the test run in southern Shenzhen city of China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The flying saucer was developed by Shenzhen UFO Power Technology and is equipped with 12 propeller blades which surround the seat of the pilot in the very middle of the craft and has a six-hole ducted fan structure, as per Chinese news site, Shenzhen Pages.</p>

<p>"This allows it to achieve triple safety redundancy in terms of power supply, power motor, flight control, etc," it stated.</p>

<p>It took three years to develop the flying saucer and it made its debut on June 3, as per local media.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"After more than three years of research and development, Shenzhen UFO Flying Saucer Technology has manufactured the world's first electric vertical take-off manned flying saucer," wrote Chinese news site, Shenzhen Pages.</p>

<h2><strong>Flying saucer can take off from land or water</strong></h2>

<p>The futuristic-looking vehicle does not help people travel from one planet to another and can take off and land vertically either from land or water on Earth, which makes it an amphibious aircraft.</p>

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<p>In the video, the flying saucer can be seen soaring high over a lake in Shenzhen and has a pilot on board, however, it remains unknown when it will be completely ready to accept other passengers.</p>

<p>The images of the flying saucer were shared by the Chinese news site, Shenzhen Pages, on Twitter this week.</p>

<p>"At present, this product is mainly used for sightseeing tourism and advertising performances and has obtained global invention patents," stated Shenzhen Pages.</p>

<h2><strong>Flying car in two years&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The flying saucer's trial was held shortly after news came about a Miami-based aerospace company claiming that its flying car is likely to hit the skies in two years. The flying car is likely to cost around $350,000.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;UFO-like vehicle takes flight in China, iUFO turns sci-fi into reality</strong></p>

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<p>Doroni Aerospace CEO Doron Merdinger, speaking to TMZ, said that a two-seater vehicle is being tested by his firm which looks like a hovering drone and is likely to enter the market in 2025.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, the first untethered flight of the prototype was performed by the company, however, a successful endeavour means the company may have a full-scale flying model ready in the coming few months.&nbsp;</p>

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The world's first manned flying saucer, shaped like a UFO, took off on its first flight in the southern city of Shenzhen, China, reported local media. As per reports, the aircraft's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) can reach a maximum altitude of approximately 200 metres (656ft) after a flight time of around 15 minutes.

The world's first manned flying saucer, shaped like a UFO, took off on its first flight in the southern city of Shenzhen, China, reported local media. As per reports, the aircraft's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) can reach a maximum altitude of approximately 200 metres (656ft) after a flight time of around 15 minutes. The man-made flying saucer took flight as part of the test run in southern Shenzhen city of China. The flying saucer was developed by Shenzhen UFO Power Technology and is equipped with 12 propeller blades which surround the seat of the pilot in the very middle of the craft and has a six-hole ducted fan structure, as per Chinese news site, Shenzhen Pages. "This allows it to achieve triple safety redundancy in terms of power supply, power motor, flight control, etc," it stated. It took three years to develop the flying saucer and it made its debut on June 3, as per local media. ALSO READ | WATCH | Bodycam captures UFO falling from sky, minutes later family complains about 'aliens' in backyard "After more than three years of research and development, Shenzhen UFO Flying Saucer Technology has manufactured the world's first electric vertical take-off manned flying saucer," wrote Chinese news site, Shenzhen Pages. Flying saucer can take off from land or water The futuristic-looking vehicle does not help people travel from one planet to another and can take off and land vertically either from land or water on Earth, which makes it an amphibious aircraft. #UFO? No，It is the world's first electric vertical manned flying saucer! 📮June 3rd, #shenzhen,South China's Guangdong Province . The world's first electric vertical manned flying saucer brought a performance. 世界首架载人飞碟深圳首飞 pic.twitter.com/lRCkGl4kxI — Record GBA (@RecordGBA) June 6, 2023 × In the video, the flying saucer can be seen soaring high over a lake in Shenzhen and has a pilot on board, however, it remains unknown when it will be completely ready to accept other passengers. The images of the flying saucer were shared by the Chinese news site, Shenzhen Pages, on Twitter this week. "At present, this product is mainly used for sightseeing tourism and advertising performances and has obtained global invention patents," stated Shenzhen Pages. Flying car in two years The flying saucer's trial was held shortly after news came about a Miami-based aerospace company claiming that its flying car is likely to hit the skies in two years. The flying car is likely to cost around $350,000. WATCH | UFO-like vehicle takes flight in China, iUFO turns sci-fi into reality Doroni Aerospace CEO Doron Merdinger, speaking to TMZ, said that a two-seater vehicle is being tested by his firm which looks like a hovering drone and is likely to enter the market in 2025. Recently, the first untethered flight of the prototype was performed by the company, however, a successful endeavour means the company may have a full-scale flying model ready in the coming few months. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

A real UFO? Man-made flying saucer takes over skies of China - Watch

<p>James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may be all that's bling right now but Hubble Space Telescope is like that dependable team player who does perfect work silently. It has been doing that for decades now and it never fails to amaze even when JWST tends to steal more limelight these days.</p>

<p>The Hubble space telescope has now clicked a beautiful galaxy, a 'jellyfish' galaxy. It is, like any other galaxy, a huge light-year-spanning, star-forming, behemoth. But when looked upon from our home planet, it looks like a cute jellyfish swirling around in nothingness of space.</p>

<p>The image has been posted by NASA on its 'nasahubble' Instagram page.</p>

<p>The 'jellyfish' galaxy is actually named J0206. It is a whopping 700 million lightyears away from Earth and is located in the Aquarius constellation. The tentacles of this galaxy are long tendrils that are following the galaxy's star-forming disc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Galaxies in galaxy clusters are separated by an 'intra-cluster medium'. This medium is superheated plasma. As galaxies move through this intra-cluster medium, the plasma strips gas away from the galaxy forming the long 'tentacles' as we see in the image.</p>

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<p>"...A spiral galaxy that is tilted partially toward us. Its inner disk is bright and colorful, with bluish and reddish spots of star formation throughout the arms. An outer disk of pale, dim dust surrounds it. It has many arms, which are being pulled away from the disk, down and to the right. They stretch into long, faint trails that cross the image. The background is dark and mostly empty, with three bright stars," reads part of the Instagram post.</p>

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James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may be all that's bling right now but Hubble Space Telescope is like that dependable team player who does perfect work silently.

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may be all that's bling right now but Hubble Space Telescope is like that dependable team player who does perfect work silently. It has been doing that for decades now and it never fails to amaze even when JWST tends to steal more limelight these days. The Hubble space telescope has now clicked a beautiful galaxy, a 'jellyfish' galaxy. It is, like any other galaxy, a huge light-year-spanning, star-forming, behemoth. But when looked upon from our home planet, it looks like a cute jellyfish swirling around in nothingness of space. The image has been posted by NASA on its 'nasahubble' Instagram page. The 'jellyfish' galaxy is actually named J0206. It is a whopping 700 million lightyears away from Earth and is located in the Aquarius constellation. The tentacles of this galaxy are long tendrils that are following the galaxy's star-forming disc. Galaxies in galaxy clusters are separated by an 'intra-cluster medium'. This medium is superheated plasma. As galaxies move through this intra-cluster medium, the plasma strips gas away from the galaxy forming the long 'tentacles' as we see in the image. Also Read | NASA detects brightest gamma-ray burst of all time, it's 70 times brighter than previous record holder "...A spiral galaxy that is tilted partially toward us. Its inner disk is bright and colorful, with bluish and reddish spots of star formation throughout the arms. An outer disk of pale, dim dust surrounds it. It has many arms, which are being pulled away from the disk, down and to the right. They stretch into long, faint trails that cross the image. The background is dark and mostly empty, with three bright stars," reads part of the Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hubble Space Telescope (@nasahubble) × Like any other image clicked by Hubble, this one has proven to be popular. By the time of publishing this story, the image had been liked by more than 50,000 people. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>A special thali has been launched by a New Jersey-based restaurant which is dedicated to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his scheduled visit to the United States, reported ANI.<br />
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Shripad Kulkarni, who is the owner of the restaurant and is of Indian origin, stated that they have curated the thali, especially on the demands of the Indian community, who have been living there.</p>

<h2><strong>Colourful thali filled with mouth-watering dishes</strong></h2>

<p>In the video, posted by news agency ANI, Kulkarni is seen sharing details of the "Modi Ji" thali. The colourful thali, which has been curated included mouth-watering dishes from across India, including items like - Khichdi, rasgulla, sarson ka saag, Kashmiri dum aloo, idli, dhokla, chaach, papad.</p>

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<p>The restaurant owner further stated that the special thali has already been tried by many people. Various customers, who are also seen making an appearance in the video, stated that they were in love with the food served and added that the thali has been extremely popular amongst New Jersey's Indian community. The price of the thali was not mentioned in the video.</p>

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<p>The thali has also paid tribute to 2023 being declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Millets after the Indian government's recommendation, by adding dishes to the thali which are prepared using millets.<br />
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The restaurant owner added that they plan to launch another special thali which will be dedicated to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar soon.<br />
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"We plan to launch this thali soon. I'm very positive that it's going to gain popularity. Once this does well I also plan to launch a Dr Jaishankar Thali, because he too has that rockstar appeal amongst the Indian American community," the owner stated.<br />
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This is not the first time that a special culinary offering has been created dedicated to Indian PM Modi. Last year, a 'thali' was launched by a Delhi-based restaurant dedicated to the prime minister on his birthday. Ardor 2.1 restaurant, which is situated in Connaught Place, came up with a big-sized thali which included 56 items with the customers having the choice of going for veg and non-veg food.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas Plus: PM Modi’s state visit to US: What should you expect?</strong></p>

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A special thali has been launched by a New Jersey-based restaurant which is dedicated to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his scheduled visit to the United States, reported ANI.

A special thali has been launched by a New Jersey-based restaurant which is dedicated to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his scheduled visit to the United States, reported ANI. Shripad Kulkarni, who is the owner of the restaurant and is of Indian origin, stated that they have curated the thali, especially on the demands of the Indian community, who have been living there. Colourful thali filled with mouth-watering dishes In the video, posted by news agency ANI, Kulkarni is seen sharing details of the "Modi Ji" thali. The colourful thali, which has been curated included mouth-watering dishes from across India, including items like - Khichdi, rasgulla, sarson ka saag, Kashmiri dum aloo, idli, dhokla, chaach, papad. #WATCH | A New Jersey-based restaurant launches 'Modi Ji' Thali for PM Narendra Modi's upcoming State Visit to the US. Restaurant owner Shripad Kulkarni gives details on the Thali. pic.twitter.com/XpOEtx9EDg — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2023 × The restaurant owner further stated that the special thali has already been tried by many people. Various customers, who are also seen making an appearance in the video, stated that they were in love with the food served and added that the thali has been extremely popular amongst New Jersey's Indian community. The price of the thali was not mentioned in the video. ALSO READ | Ahead of Modi's US visit, American lawmakers urge govt to address visa wait time issue in India on priority The thali has also paid tribute to 2023 being declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Millets after the Indian government's recommendation, by adding dishes to the thali which are prepared using millets. The restaurant owner added that they plan to launch another special thali which will be dedicated to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar soon. "We plan to launch this thali soon. I'm very positive that it's going to gain popularity. Once this does well I also plan to launch a Dr Jaishankar Thali, because he too has that rockstar appeal amongst the Indian American community," the owner stated. This is not the first time that a special culinary offering has been created dedicated to Indian PM Modi. Last year, a 'thali' was launched by a Delhi-based restaurant dedicated to the prime minister on his birthday. Ardor 2.1 restaurant, which is situated in Connaught Place, came up with a big-sized thali which included 56 items with the customers having the choice of going for veg and non-veg food. WATCH | Gravitas Plus: PM Modi’s state visit to US: What should you expect? Prime Minister Modi will be visiting the US at the invitation of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden from June 21-24. During his four-day visit, the US president and the First Lady will host the Indian prime minister for a state dinner on June 22. Meanwhile, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will reach New Delhi on June 13 for his two-day visit during which he will discuss various issues, a week ahead of the prime minister's US visit. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A social experiment, a rather scary one, left pedestrians absolutely stunned when they saw a moving car&nbsp;without anyone in the driver's seat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, this is not what exactly happened. There was a person, but he was disguised as a car seat. The man was wearing a car seat costume, with a mesh fabric on top.</p>

<p>The study at Nottingham University aimed at finding how people would react to self-driving vehicles when it comes to road safety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They used a "ghost driver" to carry out the study. A visual display was placed in front of the car, which read External Human-Machine Interfaces (eHMIs).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A report by UK-based The Engineer noted that researchers found that pedestrians rely on certain visual prompts more than others when deciding whether to cross in front of a car perceived as autonomous.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The car was driven around the university's Park Campus over several days. At first glance, it looked like there was no one, the so-called "ghost-driver" was there in the driver's seat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report mentioned that a series of different designs projected onto the eHMI informed pedestrians of the car's behaviour and intention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The person in the driver's seat was David R Large, who is a senior research fellow with the Human Factors Research Group at the university.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by media reports, Large, said: "We wanted to explore how pedestrians would interact with a driverless car and developed this unique methodology to explore."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch this video:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/833665304">Pedestrian study gauges reactions to visual prompts on ghost driven ‘autonomous’ car</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user51659126">The Engineer Magazine</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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<p>A team member, who was in the back seat, controlled the eHMI, while front and rear dash cam footage was collected to observe pedestrians' reactions in real time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The researchers were also placed at four crossing points to ask pedestrians to complete a short survey about their experience of the vehicle and its displays.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Large said in a statement: "As part of the ServCity project, which created a blueprint infrastructure for autonomous vehicles in the UK, we wanted to explore how pedestrians would interact with a driverless car and developed this unique methodology to explore their reactions."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We were keen to identify which designs invited the highest levels of trust by people wanting to cross the road. To do this we used three different levels of anthropomorphism; implicit, an LED strip designed to mimic an eye's pupil, low, a vehicle-centric icon and words such as 'giving way', and explicit, an expressive face and human-like language," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the study, some indicators from the dashcam footage were used to evaluate pedestrians' crossing behaviour. The researchers have observed how long it took people to cross, how long they looked at the car and the number of times they glanced and/or gestured at the vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study helped the researchers to study in detail people's attitudes and behaviour in response to the different eHMI displays, and autonomous vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

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A social experiment, a rather scary one, left pedestrians absolutely stunned when they saw a moving car without anyone in the driver's seat. Well, this is not what exactly happened.

A social experiment, a rather scary one, left pedestrians absolutely stunned when they saw a moving car without anyone in the driver's seat. Well, this is not what exactly happened. There was a person, but he was disguised as a car seat. The man was wearing a car seat costume, with a mesh fabric on top. The study at Nottingham University aimed at finding how people would react to self-driving vehicles when it comes to road safety. They used a "ghost driver" to carry out the study. A visual display was placed in front of the car, which read External Human-Machine Interfaces (eHMIs). Also read | ‘Is time travel real?’ Apple CEO Tim Cook baffled after iPhone spotted in 350-year-old painting A report by UK-based The Engineer noted that researchers found that pedestrians rely on certain visual prompts more than others when deciding whether to cross in front of a car perceived as autonomous. The car was driven around the university's Park Campus over several days. At first glance, it looked like there was no one, the so-called "ghost-driver" was there in the driver's seat. The report mentioned that a series of different designs projected onto the eHMI informed pedestrians of the car's behaviour and intention. The person in the driver's seat was David R Large, who is a senior research fellow with the Human Factors Research Group at the university. As quoted by media reports, Large, said: "We wanted to explore how pedestrians would interact with a driverless car and developed this unique methodology to explore." Watch this video: Pedestrian study gauges reactions to visual prompts on ghost driven ‘autonomous’ car from The Engineer Magazine on Vimeo. × How pedestrians would interact with a driverless car A team member, who was in the back seat, controlled the eHMI, while front and rear dash cam footage was collected to observe pedestrians' reactions in real time. The researchers were also placed at four crossing points to ask pedestrians to complete a short survey about their experience of the vehicle and its displays. Large said in a statement: "As part of the ServCity project, which created a blueprint infrastructure for autonomous vehicles in the UK, we wanted to explore how pedestrians would interact with a driverless car and developed this unique methodology to explore their reactions." Also read | Beachgoers caught unaware as sea swells due to Cyclone Biparjoy "We were keen to identify which designs invited the highest levels of trust by people wanting to cross the road. To do this we used three different levels of anthropomorphism; implicit, an LED strip designed to mimic an eye's pupil, low, a vehicle-centric icon and words such as 'giving way', and explicit, an expressive face and human-like language," he added. According to the study, some indicators from the dashcam footage were used to evaluate pedestrians' crossing behaviour. The researchers have observed how long it took people to cross, how long they looked at the car and the number of times they glanced and/or gestured at the vehicle. The study helped the researchers to study in detail people's attitudes and behaviour in response to the different eHMI displays, and autonomous vehicles. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to review the government's preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy. During the meeting, the authorities briefed the prime minister about the situation and measures taken by the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cyclone Biparjoy, a severe storm that originated in the Arabian Sea, might intensify further and hit Gujarat's Kutch. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat. On Sunday, the IMD bulletin issued a yellow alert for Gujarat due to Cyclone Biparjoy. Officials at the Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Kutch, have started to relocate people from low-lying areas to temporary shelters amid the cyclone alerts. Various regions of Maharashtra, especially Mumbai, witnessed rainfall and strong winds on Sunday night. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Pakistan has also issued an alert as the cyclone might affect the coastal region of Sindh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the latest updates on Cyclone Biparjoy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cyclone Biparjoy Latest Updates</strong></h2>

<p>According to the IMD-issued alert, Cyclone Biparjoy, located over the Arabian Sea, might shift northwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. In the next three to four days, the harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Biparjoy might increase the wind speed to 160 kilometres per hour. IMD has also advised the fishermen not to venture into the sea. The weather department has also warned the southwestern states of India to stay alert for the next five days.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting around 1 pm on Monday to review the situation related to Cyclone Biparjoy, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities have evacuated people from Saurashtra &amp; Kutch coasts. They have also suspended fishing activities on Gujarat's north and south coasts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cyclone Biparjoy, moving in the northeast at eight&nbsp;km/h over the past six hours, might continue the movement and make landfall in Gujarat. Cyclone Biparjoy has also affected flight operations at the Mumbai airport after the temporary shutdown of the main runway due to the weather conditions. The passengers had to wait for several hours on Sunday night. Maharashtra received moderate rainfall and high tide waves due to Cyclone Biparjoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="www.wionews.com/india-news/8-things-to-know-about-cyclone-biparjoy-which-is-heading-towards-indias-western-coast-601407">Will Cyclone Biparjoy affect monsoon 2023? Here's all you need to know</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat: What to expect</strong></h2>

<p>According to IMD's Monday bulletin, Cyclone Biparjoy will move towards the north till June 14 morning. However, it'll change its direction towards Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat. Thus, Gujarat might witness an extremely severe storm with gusty winds (150 km/h.) However, Cyclone Biparjoy might lose some strength before making landfall in Gujarat. But according to the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre, the storm will be powerful enough to damage houses and disrupt railways, powerlines, and signalling systems.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from heavy rainfall prediction in the next five days, IMD has also forecasted a temperature fall of four to six-degree Celsius in Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to review the government's preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy. During the meeting, the authorities briefed the prime minister about the situation and measures taken by the government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to review the government's preparedness for Cyclone Biparjoy. During the meeting, the authorities briefed the prime minister about the situation and measures taken by the government. Cyclone Biparjoy, a severe storm that originated in the Arabian Sea, might intensify further and hit Gujarat's Kutch. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat. On Sunday, the IMD bulletin issued a yellow alert for Gujarat due to Cyclone Biparjoy. Officials at the Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Kutch, have started to relocate people from low-lying areas to temporary shelters amid the cyclone alerts. Various regions of Maharashtra, especially Mumbai, witnessed rainfall and strong winds on Sunday night. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Pakistan has also issued an alert as the cyclone might affect the coastal region of Sindh. Here are the latest updates on Cyclone Biparjoy. Cyclone Biparjoy Latest Updates According to the IMD-issued alert, Cyclone Biparjoy, located over the Arabian Sea, might shift northwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. In the next three to four days, the harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Biparjoy might increase the wind speed to 160 kilometres per hour. IMD has also advised the fishermen not to venture into the sea. The weather department has also warned the southwestern states of India to stay alert for the next five days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting around 1 pm on Monday to review the situation related to Cyclone Biparjoy, as per reports. Authorities have evacuated people from Saurashtra & Kutch coasts. They have also suspended fishing activities on Gujarat's north and south coasts. Cyclone Biparjoy, moving in the northeast at eight km/h over the past six hours, might continue the movement and make landfall in Gujarat. Cyclone Biparjoy has also affected flight operations at the Mumbai airport after the temporary shutdown of the main runway due to the weather conditions. The passengers had to wait for several hours on Sunday night. Maharashtra received moderate rainfall and high tide waves due to Cyclone Biparjoy. ALSO READ | Will Cyclone Biparjoy affect monsoon 2023? Here's all you need to know Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat: What to expect According to IMD's Monday bulletin, Cyclone Biparjoy will move towards the north till June 14 morning. However, it'll change its direction towards Saurashtra and Kutch coasts in Gujarat. Thus, Gujarat might witness an extremely severe storm with gusty winds (150 km/h.) However, Cyclone Biparjoy might lose some strength before making landfall in Gujarat. But according to the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre, the storm will be powerful enough to damage houses and disrupt railways, powerlines, and signalling systems. Apart from heavy rainfall prediction in the next five days, IMD has also forecasted a temperature fall of four to six-degree Celsius in Gujarat. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>“Is time travel real?” Was on the mind of many after an object that bore&nbsp;a resemblance to Apple’s iPhone was spotted in a 350-year-old painting.</p>

<p>The artwork titled ‘Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall’ was done by Dutch painter Pieter de Hooch. It shows a domestic scene against the backdrop of one of Amsterdam's canals.</p>

<p>The object, which looks like an iPhone, can be seen in the hands of a man standing to the right of the picture as he prepares to hand it to a woman who sat down in a chair.</p>

<p>Though the title suggests that the object is nothing more than a letter, many conspiracy theorists have speculated about its origin, which even drew Apple CEO Tim Cook’s attention.</p>

<p>When asked about the painting at a recent press conference, Cook said that he was shocked to see the painting and admitted that he was "not so sure" anymore whether Apple is in fact the creator of the iPhone.</p>

<p>“I always thought I knew when the iPhone was invented, but now I’m not so sure anymore," he had at that time, according to Daily Star news outlet.</p>

<p>He then showed the photo to the audience and said, "It's tough to see but I swear it's there."</p>

<p>He stumbled upon the portrait while on a trip to Amsterdam in 2016&nbsp;where he found de Hooch's artwork in the Rijksmuseum art gallery.</p>

<p>"There was an iPhone in one of the paintings,” Cook said.</p>

<h2><strong>Not the first time</strong></h2>

<p>This is not the first time that the supposed resemblance to iPhone has been spotted in classic paintings.</p>

<p>In the 20th-century&nbsp;artwork titled <em>Mr Pynchon and the Settling of Springfield</em>, many found a man holding the small black rectangular object and looking directly at it, almost as if he was snapping a selfie.</p>

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<p>The peculiar stance left people baffled, with many convinced that it was an iPhone despite not being invented until 2007.</p>

<p>The portrait was completed by Italian artist Umberto Romano in 1937 and depicts the arrival of settlers to the town in the 1620s.</p>

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<p>Another instance of a supposed iPhone making an appearance in a years-old painting was <em>The Expected One</em>.&nbsp;Painted by Austrian painter Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller in 1860, it&nbsp;shows&nbsp;a girl lost in&nbsp;her phone as she walks in the field. However, it was later suggested that she is apparently looking into a prayer book.</p>

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“Is time travel real?” Was on the mind of many after an object that bore a resemblance to Apple’s iPhone was spotted in a 350-year-old painting. The artwork titled ‘Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall’ was done by Dutch painter Pieter de Hooch.

“Is time travel real?” Was on the mind of many after an object that bore a resemblance to Apple’s iPhone was spotted in a 350-year-old painting. The artwork titled ‘Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall’ was done by Dutch painter Pieter de Hooch. It shows a domestic scene against the backdrop of one of Amsterdam's canals. The object, which looks like an iPhone, can be seen in the hands of a man standing to the right of the picture as he prepares to hand it to a woman who sat down in a chair. Though the title suggests that the object is nothing more than a letter, many conspiracy theorists have speculated about its origin, which even drew Apple CEO Tim Cook’s attention. When asked about the painting at a recent press conference, Cook said that he was shocked to see the painting and admitted that he was "not so sure" anymore whether Apple is in fact the creator of the iPhone. “I always thought I knew when the iPhone was invented, but now I’m not so sure anymore," he had at that time, according to Daily Star news outlet. He then showed the photo to the audience and said, "It's tough to see but I swear it's there." He stumbled upon the portrait while on a trip to Amsterdam in 2016 where he found de Hooch's artwork in the Rijksmuseum art gallery. "There was an iPhone in one of the paintings,” Cook said. Not the first time This is not the first time that the supposed resemblance to iPhone has been spotted in classic paintings. In the 20th-century artwork titled Mr Pynchon and the Settling of Springfield, many found a man holding the small black rectangular object and looking directly at it, almost as if he was snapping a selfie. Also read | Future of religion? Hundreds attend Church service conducted by ChatGPT The peculiar stance left people baffled, with many convinced that it was an iPhone despite not being invented until 2007. The portrait was completed by Italian artist Umberto Romano in 1937 and depicts the arrival of settlers to the town in the 1620s. Also read | Watch | Restaurant launches 'Modi Ji' thali in New Jersey ahead of PM's US visit Another instance of a supposed iPhone making an appearance in a years-old painting was The Expected One. Painted by Austrian painter Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller in 1860, it shows a girl lost in her phone as she walks in the field. However, it was later suggested that she is apparently looking into a prayer book. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Former Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, passed away at 86. Berlusconi, who led three Italian governments from 1994 to 2011, suffered leukaemia, the Italian news agency Ansa reported. He was one of the most flamboyant politicians in Italy. He made a political comeback in 2017 despite several controversies, including sex scandals, corruption, and a tax fraud conviction. Silvio Berlusconi spent six weeks at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan undergoing lung infection treatment and took his last breath there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister, his net worth, cause of death, and most famous controversies.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Silvio Berlusconi: Political Career</strong></h2>

<p>Silvio Berlusconi became the first prime minister in Italy who held the position without previously having held a government office. His second term in office is the longest served time by any Italian leader since World War II. He returned to power in 2008 but resigned due to Italy's debt crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He began his career in property development. Later, he started Mediaset, Italy's largest commercial broadcaster. He also owned the AC Milan Football Club between 1986 and 2017. Berlusconi, nicknamed Il Cavaliere, was often called the 'kingmaker' in Italian politics.</p>

<h2><strong>Silvio Berlusconi's Net Worth</strong></h2>

<p>Silvio Berlusconi was a media tycoon with assets in TV and print. He was also the owner of AC Milan Football Club from 1986 to 2017. Silvio Berlusconi's net worth was around $7 billion in April 2023. In 2012, Forbes reported that he was Italy's sixth richest man with a net worth of $5.9 billion. Multiple outlets have reported that his current net worth is $6.8 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Silvio Berlusconi: Cause of Death</strong></h2>

<p>Silvio Berlusconi died at 86 at San Rafaelle Hospital in Milan. He was suffering from leukaemia, and his condition worsened in recent days. Silvio Berlusconi was admitted to the intensive care unit last Friday due to a lung infection related to his chronic myeloid leukaemia. Over the years, Berlusconi had been hospitalised multiple times. In January 2022, he was admitted for a UTI (urinary tract infection).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Silvio Berlusconi: Scandals &amp; Controversies</strong></h2>

<p>Silvio Berlusconi faced 35 criminal court cases during his entire political career. But he was only convicted once in a 2012 tax fraud case. Young women involved in his 'bunga bunga' parties brought several criminal cases against him. But they often resulted in dismissal, or Berlusconi emerged victorious on appeal. People often draw&nbsp;comparisons between him and former US president Donald Trump for his racist and sexist comments.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, passed away at 86. Berlusconi, who led three Italian governments from 1994 to 2011, suffered leukaemia, the Italian news agency Ansa reported.

Former Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, passed away at 86. Berlusconi, who led three Italian governments from 1994 to 2011, suffered leukaemia, the Italian news agency Ansa reported. He was one of the most flamboyant politicians in Italy. He made a political comeback in 2017 despite several controversies, including sex scandals, corruption, and a tax fraud conviction. Silvio Berlusconi spent six weeks at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan undergoing lung infection treatment and took his last breath there. Here's everything you need to know about Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister, his net worth, cause of death, and most famous controversies. Silvio Berlusconi: Political Career Silvio Berlusconi became the first prime minister in Italy who held the position without previously having held a government office. His second term in office is the longest served time by any Italian leader since World War II. He returned to power in 2008 but resigned due to Italy's debt crisis. He began his career in property development. Later, he started Mediaset, Italy's largest commercial broadcaster. He also owned the AC Milan Football Club between 1986 and 2017. Berlusconi, nicknamed Il Cavaliere, was often called the 'kingmaker' in Italian politics. Silvio Berlusconi's Net Worth Silvio Berlusconi was a media tycoon with assets in TV and print. He was also the owner of AC Milan Football Club from 1986 to 2017. Silvio Berlusconi's net worth was around $7 billion in April 2023. In 2012, Forbes reported that he was Italy's sixth richest man with a net worth of $5.9 billion. Multiple outlets have reported that his current net worth is $6.8 billion. Silvio Berlusconi: Cause of Death Silvio Berlusconi died at 86 at San Rafaelle Hospital in Milan. He was suffering from leukaemia, and his condition worsened in recent days. Silvio Berlusconi was admitted to the intensive care unit last Friday due to a lung infection related to his chronic myeloid leukaemia. Over the years, Berlusconi had been hospitalised multiple times. In January 2022, he was admitted for a UTI (urinary tract infection). Silvio Berlusconi: Scandals & Controversies Silvio Berlusconi faced 35 criminal court cases during his entire political career. But he was only convicted once in a 2012 tax fraud case. Young women involved in his 'bunga bunga' parties brought several criminal cases against him. But they often resulted in dismissal, or Berlusconi emerged victorious on appeal. People often draw comparisons between him and former US president Donald Trump for his racist and sexist comments. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Artificial Intelligence is breaking new barriers by the day. Hundreds of worshippers at St. Paul's Church in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany recently attended a service, entirely conducted by AI with the sermon being presented by the AI chatbot ChatGPT.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An hour before the service even began, people formed a long queue outside the 19th-century, neo-Gothic building to witness what the AI could deliver.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chatbot's sermon majorly focused on themes surrounding leaving one's past behind, living in the present, not being afraid of death and maintaining faith in Jesus Christ. Notably, four different AI avatars took turns to impart the sermons and lead the service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Dear friends, it is an honor for me to stand here and preach to you as the first artificial intelligence at this year's convention of Protestants in Germany," one of the AI avatars&nbsp;said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Conceptualising the service&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The entire service, attended by over 300 people and lasting 40 minutes was conceptualised by 29-year-old&nbsp;Jonas Simmerlein, a University of Vienna theologian and philosopher. It was part of&nbsp;&nbsp;Deutscher Evangelischer Kirchentag - a biennial event, much popular in this part of the world that attracts tens of thousands of devout Christians. This year's issues include climate change the war in Ukraine and AI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I conceived this service but actually I rather accompanied it, because I would say about 98% comes from the machine,” Simmerlein was quoted as saying by The Associated Press.</p>

<p>The scholar fed "Now is the time" - one of the slogans for this year's gathering to the chatbot and asked it to develop the sermon along these lines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I told the artificial intelligence ‘We are at the church congress, you are a preacher… what would a church service look like?’” said&nbsp;Simmerlein who also&nbsp;asked for psalms to be included, as well as prayers and a blessing at the end.</p>

<p>“You end up with a pretty solid church service,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>No&nbsp;soul in the AI avatars&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>However, not everyone was impressed by the 'futuristic' service with one of the churchgoers saying it lacked 'soul'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There was no heart and no soul,” said, 54-year-old Heiderose Schmidt who works in IT. “The avatars showed no emotions at all, had no body language and were talking so fast and monotonously that it was very hard for me to concentrate on what they said.”</p>

<p>Even&nbsp;Simmerlein conceded that technology lacked the personal touch which differentiates it from humans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The pastor is in the congregation, she lives with them, she buries the people, she knows them from the beginning. Artificial intelligence cannot do that. It does not know the congregation."</p>

<p>Since ChatGPT made news headlines last year, there is a consensus among clergy that technology can write a passable competent sermon but it can't replicate the passion of actual preaching.&nbsp;</p>

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Artificial Intelligence is breaking new barriers by the day. Hundreds of worshippers at St. Paul's Church in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany recently attended a service, entirely conducted by AI with the sermon being presented by the AI chatbot ChatGPT.

Artificial Intelligence is breaking new barriers by the day. Hundreds of worshippers at St. Paul's Church in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany recently attended a service, entirely conducted by AI with the sermon being presented by the AI chatbot ChatGPT. An hour before the service even began, people formed a long queue outside the 19th-century, neo-Gothic building to witness what the AI could deliver. The chatbot's sermon majorly focused on themes surrounding leaving one's past behind, living in the present, not being afraid of death and maintaining faith in Jesus Christ. Notably, four different AI avatars took turns to impart the sermons and lead the service. "Dear friends, it is an honor for me to stand here and preach to you as the first artificial intelligence at this year's convention of Protestants in Germany," one of the AI avatars said. WATCH | Gravitas | ChatGPT Explained: How does the platform work? × Conceptualising the service The entire service, attended by over 300 people and lasting 40 minutes was conceptualised by 29-year-old Jonas Simmerlein, a University of Vienna theologian and philosopher. It was part of Deutscher Evangelischer Kirchentag - a biennial event, much popular in this part of the world that attracts tens of thousands of devout Christians. This year's issues include climate change the war in Ukraine and AI. “I conceived this service but actually I rather accompanied it, because I would say about 98% comes from the machine,” Simmerlein was quoted as saying by The Associated Press. The scholar fed "Now is the time" - one of the slogans for this year's gathering to the chatbot and asked it to develop the sermon along these lines. “I told the artificial intelligence ‘We are at the church congress, you are a preacher… what would a church service look like?’” said Simmerlein who also asked for psalms to be included, as well as prayers and a blessing at the end. “You end up with a pretty solid church service,” he added. Also read | Tick tock! AI could 'kill humans' within two years, warns Sunak's adviser No soul in the AI avatars However, not everyone was impressed by the 'futuristic' service with one of the churchgoers saying it lacked 'soul'. “There was no heart and no soul,” said, 54-year-old Heiderose Schmidt who works in IT. “The avatars showed no emotions at all, had no body language and were talking so fast and monotonously that it was very hard for me to concentrate on what they said.” Even Simmerlein conceded that technology lacked the personal touch which differentiates it from humans. "The pastor is in the congregation, she lives with them, she buries the people, she knows them from the beginning. Artificial intelligence cannot do that. It does not know the congregation." Since ChatGPT made news headlines last year, there is a consensus among clergy that technology can write a passable competent sermon but it can't replicate the passion of actual preaching. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A British man attempted to scale the world’s fifth tallest building without ropes on Monday until South Korean authorities forced him to abandon his climb more than halfway up the 123-storey Lotte World Tower in Seoul.</p>

<p>The 24-year-old man, wearing shorts, made his way up the landmark skyscraper for more than an hour as police and fire crews gathered below.</p>

<p>He reached the 73rd floor where authorities forced him to get into a maintenance cradle and enter the building, a fire department official said, adding that police took him into custody for questioning.</p>

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<p>The Chosun Ilbo newspaper identified the man as George King-Thompson. British media reported he was arrested and jailed for climbing the Shard building in London in 2019.</p>

<p>In 2018 police arrested “French Spiderman” Alain Robert as he was more than halfway up the Lotte World Tower.</p>

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A British man attempted to scale the world’s fifth tallest building without ropes on Monday until South Korean authorities forced him to abandon his climb more than halfway up the 123-storey Lotte World Tower in Seoul.

A British man attempted to scale the world’s fifth tallest building without ropes on Monday until South Korean authorities forced him to abandon his climb more than halfway up the 123-storey Lotte World Tower in Seoul. The 24-year-old man, wearing shorts, made his way up the landmark skyscraper for more than an hour as police and fire crews gathered below. He reached the 73rd floor where authorities forced him to get into a maintenance cradle and enter the building, a fire department official said, adding that police took him into custody for questioning. WATCH | 'French Spiderman' Alain Robert climbs skyscraper to protest × Police were not immediately available for comment. The Chosun Ilbo newspaper identified the man as George King-Thompson. British media reported he was arrested and jailed for climbing the Shard building in London in 2019. In 2018 police arrested “French Spiderman” Alain Robert as he was more than halfway up the Lotte World Tower. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Elon Musk’s SpaceX has recently hired the youngest employee in their spacecraft company — Kairan Quazi — a 14-year-old software engineer, who was able to successfully clear their ‘technically challenging, fun’ interview process.<br />
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Announcing his new journey with SpaceX, Quazi shared his job update on the LinkedIn platform.<br />
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Quazi said that he will be joining the Starlink engineering team which he called the “coolest company on the planet”. The 14-year-old genius called SpaceX one of those “rare” companies that did not consider his age as an “arbitrary and outdated” benchmark for determining ability and maturity. Starlink is the satellite internet service of SpaceX.</p>

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<p>In his LinkedIn post, Quazi said, "I will be joining the coolest company on the planet as a software engineer on the Starlink engineering team. One of the rare companies that did not use my age as an arbitrary and outdated proxy for maturity and ability."</p>

<h2><strong>The child prodigy's journey so far</strong></h2>

<p>His latest LinkedIn bio of Quazi stated that he dreams of having a career that deals with ‘challenging issues and encourages radical innovation in service of the common good’.<br />
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The achievement was shared by the 14-year-old boy just before his graduation is about to completed from Santa Clara University's School of Engineering. In the university, Quazi will again create history as the college's youngest graduate.<br />
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The remarkable journey of Quazi started at the age of two when he started speaking in complete sentences, reported the LA Times.<br />
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In the third grade, when he was just nine-year-old, Quazi found the schoolwork not challenging enough for his advanced knowledge. A few months later, Quazi got an internship as an AI research co-op fellow at Intel Labsa, after which he enrolled in the computer science and engineering course at the age of 11.</p>

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<p>According to reports, the child prodigy is planning to shift with his mother from Pleasanton, California to Redmond, Washington, so that he can start work at SpaceX.<br />
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX has recently hired the youngest employee in their spacecraft company — Kairan Quazi — a 14-year-old software engineer, who was able to successfully clear their ‘technically challenging, fun’ interview process.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has recently hired the youngest employee in their spacecraft company — Kairan Quazi — a 14-year-old software engineer, who was able to successfully clear their ‘technically challenging, fun’ interview process. Announcing his new journey with SpaceX, Quazi shared his job update on the LinkedIn platform. Quazi said that he will be joining the Starlink engineering team which he called the “coolest company on the planet”. The 14-year-old genius called SpaceX one of those “rare” companies that did not consider his age as an “arbitrary and outdated” benchmark for determining ability and maturity. Starlink is the satellite internet service of SpaceX. ALSO READ | SpaceX sends first Saudi woman astronaut to space, will reach ISS soon In his LinkedIn post, Quazi said, "I will be joining the coolest company on the planet as a software engineer on the Starlink engineering team. One of the rare companies that did not use my age as an arbitrary and outdated proxy for maturity and ability." The child prodigy's journey so far His latest LinkedIn bio of Quazi stated that he dreams of having a career that deals with ‘challenging issues and encourages radical innovation in service of the common good’. The achievement was shared by the 14-year-old boy just before his graduation is about to completed from Santa Clara University's School of Engineering. In the university, Quazi will again create history as the college's youngest graduate. The remarkable journey of Quazi started at the age of two when he started speaking in complete sentences, reported the LA Times. In the third grade, when he was just nine-year-old, Quazi found the schoolwork not challenging enough for his advanced knowledge. A few months later, Quazi got an internship as an AI research co-op fellow at Intel Labsa, after which he enrolled in the computer science and engineering course at the age of 11. WATCH | Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship rocket explodes mid-flight after launch According to reports, the child prodigy is planning to shift with his mother from Pleasanton, California to Redmond, Washington, so that he can start work at SpaceX. In 2022, the child prodigy worked for four months as a machine learning intern at cyber intelligence firm Blackbird.AI. and helped the team in designing an "anomaly detection statistical learning pipeline" to flag social media content manipulation, as per LinkedIn. In his leisure time, Quazi loves playing games like the Assassin's Creed series, reading science fiction stories by Philip K Dick and the works of journalist Michael Lewis, who has been specialising in financial crises. Earlier this year, the 14-year-old took to Instagram to share his preps for a ‘major’ job interview. After a few weeks, he posted a screenshot of the job acceptance letter which he received from SpaceX. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A town named Veere in the south of Netherlands launched a campaign to stop nudist beach goers from engaging in sex on the beach. Veere is located about 160 km southwest of Amsterdam.</p>

<p>This week, the local municipality put up amended beachside boards. The boards warned beach visitors that the dunes are legally off limits, public sex is banned and there is "increased monitoring" to combat "sexual meeting place activities in the dunes, nature reserve and beach."</p>

<h2><strong>Project Oranjezon: The anti-sex campaign to dissuade sex on the beach</strong></h2>

<p>The municipality has launched "Project Oranjezon" or orange sun.</p>

<p>It was inspired by a number of complaints to the municipality, water board and local nature organisation about "sex acts carried out by naked recreationists", <em>The Guardian</em> reported.</p>

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<p>"The dunes are hugely important to the local community and must be protected from undesirable behaviour that damages the natural environment and can disturb other holidaymakers," Veere’s mayor, Frederiek Schouwenaar, was quoted as saying by The Observer.</p>

<p>"[This] is an important step to ensure public order and safety."</p>

<p>It has been reported that there will be no more warnings from authorities, but immediate "verbal" enforcement and eight new information boards bang the message home.</p>

<h2><strong>Criticism from naturist organisations</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a few naturist organisations said that there must be a distinction between nude sunbathing and sexual activity.</p>

<p>Karlien Lodewijk, a spokesperson for the NFN Open en Bloot (open and bare) naked recreation association, told <em>The Guardian</em>: "Sex outdoors is not naked recreation, and people who come to sunbathe find it just as much of a nuisance as other people do. Naked recreation gives a real feeling of freedom, and it’s very healthy to see real, naked bodies that are not photoshopped."</p>

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<p>"But we distance ourselves from sex outdoors."</p>

<p>Many others decried conservative notions surrounding the sex in general.</p>

<p>"It has become a bit of a trend in the Netherlands and other countries that, because of a conservative movement, people who are less happy about sexuality and nudity have a louder voice," Yuri Ohlrichs, a sexologist and senior consultant at Rutgers, the Netherlands Centre on Sexuality told <em>The Guardian</em>.</p>

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A town named Veere in the south of Netherlands launched a campaign to stop nudist beach goers from engaging in sex on the beach. Veere is located about 160 km southwest of Amsterdam.

A town named Veere in the south of Netherlands launched a campaign to stop nudist beach goers from engaging in sex on the beach. Veere is located about 160 km southwest of Amsterdam. This week, the local municipality put up amended beachside boards. The boards warned beach visitors that the dunes are legally off limits, public sex is banned and there is "increased monitoring" to combat "sexual meeting place activities in the dunes, nature reserve and beach." Project Oranjezon: The anti-sex campaign to dissuade sex on the beach The municipality has launched "Project Oranjezon" or orange sun. It was inspired by a number of complaints to the municipality, water board and local nature organisation about "sex acts carried out by naked recreationists", The Guardian reported. Also watch | Over 200 birds wash up on a Chilean beach | WION Climate Tracker × "The dunes are hugely important to the local community and must be protected from undesirable behaviour that damages the natural environment and can disturb other holidaymakers," Veere’s mayor, Frederiek Schouwenaar, was quoted as saying by The Observer. "[This] is an important step to ensure public order and safety." It has been reported that there will be no more warnings from authorities, but immediate "verbal" enforcement and eight new information boards bang the message home. Criticism from naturist organisations Meanwhile, a few naturist organisations said that there must be a distinction between nude sunbathing and sexual activity. Karlien Lodewijk, a spokesperson for the NFN Open en Bloot (open and bare) naked recreation association, told The Guardian: "Sex outdoors is not naked recreation, and people who come to sunbathe find it just as much of a nuisance as other people do. Naked recreation gives a real feeling of freedom, and it’s very healthy to see real, naked bodies that are not photoshopped." Also read | Indian-American father sacrifices life saving son from drowning at California beach "But we distance ourselves from sex outdoors." Many others decried conservative notions surrounding the sex in general. "It has become a bit of a trend in the Netherlands and other countries that, because of a conservative movement, people who are less happy about sexuality and nudity have a louder voice," Yuri Ohlrichs, a sexologist and senior consultant at Rutgers, the Netherlands Centre on Sexuality told The Guardian. "That’s what we are seeing with this outdoor sex in the dunes [ban]. Who does it bother? Someone who does it in order to be seen is breaking the Dutch law by confronting people with sexuality against their wishes." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A California family has stumbled upon a surprising treasure hidden within the basement crawlspace of their Los Angeles house: over a&nbsp;million pennies. They made the remarkable discovery when they began cleaning out their father's former home in Pico-Union, Los Angeles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The discovery has left the family with an intriguing dilemma, a champagne problem&nbsp;to say — what to do with such an enormous amount of money.</p>

<h2><strong>It's raining pennies</strong></h2>

<p>John Reyes, a realtor hailing from the Inland Empire area, and his wife, Elizabeth, were cleaning out the house that belonged to Elizabeth's father.</p>

<p>The house, dating back to the early 1900s, was believed to have once served as a bed-and-breakfast establishment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously occupied by John's father-in-law, Fritz, and his brother — both German immigrants— the property had been a home for several decades. Following Fritz's passing and his brother's departure, the Reyes family took on the arduous task of clearing out the historic residence, intending to renovate it for future generations.</p>

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<p>As they delved deeper into the basement's cluttered recesses, John and Elizabeth unearthed loose pennies, old paper rolls disintegrating with age. However, the discovery didn't stop there. They stumbled upon crates, boxes, and numerous bank bags, containing more than a million pennies accumulated over decades.</p>

<p>The assortment of bank bags revealed intriguing details, with some labelled with names of defunct banks or ones unfamiliar to the Reyes family. The significance of their find gradually sank in, and they realized they were facing hundreds of thousands of pounds of copper pennies.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How many pennies are there exactly?</strong></h2>

<p>The pennies are copper and not the more common zinc variety introduced in the 1980s.</p>

<p>To estimate the full extent of their find, the family performed rough calculations, weighing the bags and extrapolating their contents. The conclusion was staggering — they conservatively estimated possessing at least 1 million pennies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the challenge they confronted was deciding how to manage such an enormous collection effectively.</p>

<h2><strong>What are they going to do with all the pennies?</strong></h2>

<p>As per a Fox 5 report, initially, the idea of cashing out the pennies and putting the matter to rest seemed tempting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The thought of utilising a Coinstar machine crossed their minds, but they swiftly discarded the notion due to the associated 8 per cent fee and the logistical challenge of transporting such an immense quantity of coins back to their home in Ontario. To explore alternative options, they reached out to several banks in Los Angeles, hoping to find a willing partner in handling the pennies.</p>

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<p>Their efforts, however, were met with unexpected obstacles. Wells Fargo, one of the banks they contacted, refused to accept the sizable influx of pennies, citing space constraints and expressing disbelief at the scale of the collection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Finally, John Reyes decided to list the coins on OfferUp, a prominent online resale platform, setting an asking price of $25,000. If their estimate of 1 million pennies held true, the face value of the coins comes up to around $10,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The asking price of the collection thus surpasses the face value by more than double. "The value is in the uniqueness," says Reyes who believes that taking less than their full value would be a disservice to the ideals and principles that guided his father-in-law throughout his life.</p>

<p>Offers received thus far have primarily been for partial purchases. However, the family reportedly is determined to sell the entire collection rather than divide it.</p>

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A California family has stumbled upon a surprising treasure hidden within the basement crawlspace of their Los Angeles house: over a million pennies. They made the remarkable discovery when they began cleaning out their father's former home in Pico-Union, Los Angeles.

A California family has stumbled upon a surprising treasure hidden within the basement crawlspace of their Los Angeles house: over a million pennies. They made the remarkable discovery when they began cleaning out their father's former home in Pico-Union, Los Angeles. The discovery has left the family with an intriguing dilemma, a champagne problem to say — what to do with such an enormous amount of money. It's raining pennies John Reyes, a realtor hailing from the Inland Empire area, and his wife, Elizabeth, were cleaning out the house that belonged to Elizabeth's father. The house, dating back to the early 1900s, was believed to have once served as a bed-and-breakfast establishment. Previously occupied by John's father-in-law, Fritz, and his brother — both German immigrants— the property had been a home for several decades. Following Fritz's passing and his brother's departure, the Reyes family took on the arduous task of clearing out the historic residence, intending to renovate it for future generations. Also read | After record 100 days underwater, Florida's Dr Deep resurfaces. Here's why he undertook the amazing feat As they delved deeper into the basement's cluttered recesses, John and Elizabeth unearthed loose pennies, old paper rolls disintegrating with age. However, the discovery didn't stop there. They stumbled upon crates, boxes, and numerous bank bags, containing more than a million pennies accumulated over decades. The assortment of bank bags revealed intriguing details, with some labelled with names of defunct banks or ones unfamiliar to the Reyes family. The significance of their find gradually sank in, and they realized they were facing hundreds of thousands of pounds of copper pennies. How many pennies are there exactly? The pennies are copper and not the more common zinc variety introduced in the 1980s. To estimate the full extent of their find, the family performed rough calculations, weighing the bags and extrapolating their contents. The conclusion was staggering — they conservatively estimated possessing at least 1 million pennies. However, the challenge they confronted was deciding how to manage such an enormous collection effectively. What are they going to do with all the pennies? As per a Fox 5 report, initially, the idea of cashing out the pennies and putting the matter to rest seemed tempting. The thought of utilising a Coinstar machine crossed their minds, but they swiftly discarded the notion due to the associated 8 per cent fee and the logistical challenge of transporting such an immense quantity of coins back to their home in Ontario. To explore alternative options, they reached out to several banks in Los Angeles, hoping to find a willing partner in handling the pennies. Also read | Smoke from Canadian wildfires pushes residents towards DIY air purifiers. Are they safe? Their efforts, however, were met with unexpected obstacles. Wells Fargo, one of the banks they contacted, refused to accept the sizable influx of pennies, citing space constraints and expressing disbelief at the scale of the collection. Finally, John Reyes decided to list the coins on OfferUp, a prominent online resale platform, setting an asking price of $25,000. If their estimate of 1 million pennies held true, the face value of the coins comes up to around $10,000. The asking price of the collection thus surpasses the face value by more than double. "The value is in the uniqueness," says Reyes who believes that taking less than their full value would be a disservice to the ideals and principles that guided his father-in-law throughout his life. Offers received thus far have primarily been for partial purchases. However, the family reportedly is determined to sell the entire collection rather than divide it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>After spending an impressive 100 days living underwater, university professor Dr Joseph Dituri aka "Dr Deep" resurfaced on Friday, finally raising his face to the sun for the first time since March 1.&nbsp;The&nbsp;University of South Florida professor achieved a remarkable feat by setting a record for the longest duration of living underwater without the need for depressurisation.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Sleeping with the fishes&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Jules' Undersea Lodge, a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers served as Dr Deep's home during this extraordinary endeavour.</p>

<p>The lodge, submerged 30 feet (9.14 metres) lies beneath the water's surface in a Key Largo lagoon.</p>

<p>A diving explorer and medical researcher, Dituri surpassed the previous record of 73 days, two hours, and 34 minutes set by two professors from Tennessee in 2014, who also stayed at the same lodge.</p>

<h2><strong>What motivated Dr Deep to stay underwater for 100 days?</strong></h2>

<p>For Dituri, the main motivation behind his underwater stay, which earned him the nickname "Dr Deep Sea," was not about breaking records but rather about pushing the limits of human endurance in an underwater environment characterised by confinement and isolation.</p>

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<p>"It was never about the record," said the professor as per ABC News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was about extending human tolerance for the underwater world and an isolated, confined, extreme environment," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Guinness world record</strong></h2>

<p>Dituri who holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering, and is an retired US Naval officer, was recognised by the Guinness World Records as the new record holder on their website after he completed his 74th day underwater last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Marine Resources Development Foundation, the organisation that owns the lodge, is now planning to submit a request to Guinness to officially certify Dituri's impressive achievement of 100 days.</p>

<h2><strong>Project Neptune 100 and underwater pressure</strong></h2>

<p>Dr Deep undertook the perilous challenge as part of Project Neptune 100. The project was organised by the Marine Resources Development Foundation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A submarine utilises technology to maintain pressure similar to the surface so that its inhabitants can survive underwater. However, the lodge's interior was designed to match the higher pressure found underwater.</p>

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<p>Project Neptune 100 aimed to gather valuable knowledge about how the human body and mind respond to prolonged exposure to extreme pressure and an isolated environment.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why is the project important?</strong></h2>

<p>The insights gained from this project as per ABC News have the potential to benefit ocean researchers and astronauts embarking on long-term missions in the future.</p>

<p>Throughout his 100-day underwater adventure, Dituri conducted daily experiments and measurements to monitor his body's response to the increasing pressure over time. He also engaged in online discussions with thousands of students from 12 different countries, taught a course for the University of South Florida, and welcomed over 60 visitors to the underwater habitat.&nbsp;Findings from Project Neptune 100 will be presented at the World Extreme Medicine Conference in Scotland, scheduled for November.</p>

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After spending an impressive 100 days living underwater, university professor Dr Joseph Dituri aka "Dr Deep" resurfaced on Friday, finally raising his face to the sun for the first time since March 1. The University of South Florida professor achieved a remarkable feat by setting a record for the longest duration of living underwater without the need for depressurisation. Sleeping with the fishes Jules' Undersea Lodge, a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers served as Dr Deep's home during this extraordinary endeavour. The lodge, submerged 30 feet (9.14 metres) lies beneath the water's surface in a Key Largo lagoon. A diving explorer and medical researcher, Dituri surpassed the previous record of 73 days, two hours, and 34 minutes set by two professors from Tennessee in 2014, who also stayed at the same lodge. What motivated Dr Deep to stay underwater for 100 days? For Dituri, the main motivation behind his underwater stay, which earned him the nickname "Dr Deep Sea," was not about breaking records but rather about pushing the limits of human endurance in an underwater environment characterised by confinement and isolation. Also read | Florida professor breaks record for living under water for longest time "It was never about the record," said the professor as per ABC News. "It was about extending human tolerance for the underwater world and an isolated, confined, extreme environment," he added. Guinness world record Dituri who holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering, and is an retired US Naval officer, was recognised by the Guinness World Records as the new record holder on their website after he completed his 74th day underwater last month. The Marine Resources Development Foundation, the organisation that owns the lodge, is now planning to submit a request to Guinness to officially certify Dituri's impressive achievement of 100 days. Project Neptune 100 and underwater pressure Dr Deep undertook the perilous challenge as part of Project Neptune 100. The project was organised by the Marine Resources Development Foundation. A submarine utilises technology to maintain pressure similar to the surface so that its inhabitants can survive underwater. However, the lodge's interior was designed to match the higher pressure found underwater. Also read | 'Joy for whole country' four Colombian children rescued from dense jungle five weeks after plane crash Project Neptune 100 aimed to gather valuable knowledge about how the human body and mind respond to prolonged exposure to extreme pressure and an isolated environment. Why is the project important? The insights gained from this project as per ABC News have the potential to benefit ocean researchers and astronauts embarking on long-term missions in the future. Throughout his 100-day underwater adventure, Dituri conducted daily experiments and measurements to monitor his body's response to the increasing pressure over time. He also engaged in online discussions with thousands of students from 12 different countries, taught a course for the University of South Florida, and welcomed over 60 visitors to the underwater habitat. Findings from Project Neptune 100 will be presented at the World Extreme Medicine Conference in Scotland, scheduled for November. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>"Estrela de FURA 55.22", the largest and most valuable ruby to ever appear at auction, was sold for a whopping $34.8 million, setting a new record at Sotheby's New York on Monday (June 8). "Estrela de Fura 55.22" means Star of Fura in Portuguese.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incredible gemstone was offered at a starting price of $21 million, and it was sold for $30 million plus fees and commissions to an anonymous telephone buyer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The stunning gemstone was cut from a 101-carat rough stone discovered in July last year at the Montepeuz ruby mine in Mozambique, which is operated by the Fura Gems company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official website of Sotheby's shared details about FURA Gems, a company which started its journey in Mozambique in 2017 and currently holds nine ruby mining licenses in the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The auction site stated that FURA is the fastest-growing coloured gemstone mining company in the world and is committed to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. It has sister emerald and sapphire mines in Colombia and Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Miners in Montepuez discovered the remarkable ruby last year, which was transparent and stunningly vivid rough. It weighed a staggering 101 carats. It was dubbed "Estrela de FURA" (or Star of FURA in Portuguese).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Estrela de FURA was unveiled in Dubai in September 2022 and grabbed worldwide attention as the largest gem-quality ruby ever discovered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Uni Kim, who is a jewellery specialist at Sotheby's Hong Kong, said, "It is from Mozambique, which is also one of the new and more popular origins that we see for rubies, apart from the more traditional and the classic Burmese pieces."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is one of the biggest and largest gem-quality ruby that we have ever seen. The colour and the saturation, the clarity together with you know everything that comes together with the ruby, it's just a very fantastic and beautiful piece (sic)," Kim said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, the world record for a ruby sold at auction was set in May 2015 by a 25.59-carat Burmese stone called "Sunrise Ruby". It had fetched $30.3 million at Sotheby's in Geneva.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sotheby's also sold "The Eternal Pink," a rare 10.57-carat diamond from a mine in Botswana, for the same price of $34.8 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That set a record per carat of $3.29 million for a stone of its colour. The most expensive pink diamond sold to date was the $71.2 million paid for the 59.60-carat "Pink Star" in Hong Kong in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

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"Estrela de FURA 55.22", the largest and most valuable ruby to ever appear at auction, was sold for a whopping $34.8 million, setting a new record at Sotheby's New York on Monday (June 8).

"Estrela de FURA 55.22", the largest and most valuable ruby to ever appear at auction, was sold for a whopping $34.8 million, setting a new record at Sotheby's New York on Monday (June 8). "Estrela de Fura 55.22" means Star of Fura in Portuguese. The incredible gemstone was offered at a starting price of $21 million, and it was sold for $30 million plus fees and commissions to an anonymous telephone buyer. The stunning gemstone was cut from a 101-carat rough stone discovered in July last year at the Montepeuz ruby mine in Mozambique, which is operated by the Fura Gems company. The official website of Sotheby's shared details about FURA Gems, a company which started its journey in Mozambique in 2017 and currently holds nine ruby mining licenses in the country. Also read: Pencil given to Hitler by partner could fetch nearly $99,000 in auction: Report The auction site stated that FURA is the fastest-growing coloured gemstone mining company in the world and is committed to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. It has sister emerald and sapphire mines in Colombia and Australia. Miners in Montepuez discovered the remarkable ruby last year, which was transparent and stunningly vivid rough. It weighed a staggering 101 carats. It was dubbed "Estrela de FURA" (or Star of FURA in Portuguese). The Estrela de FURA was unveiled in Dubai in September 2022 and grabbed worldwide attention as the largest gem-quality ruby ever discovered. Also read: Tipu Sultan’s iconic sword sold for a whopping $17.4 million at London auction As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Uni Kim, who is a jewellery specialist at Sotheby's Hong Kong, said, "It is from Mozambique, which is also one of the new and more popular origins that we see for rubies, apart from the more traditional and the classic Burmese pieces." "It is one of the biggest and largest gem-quality ruby that we have ever seen. The colour and the saturation, the clarity together with you know everything that comes together with the ruby, it's just a very fantastic and beautiful piece (sic)," Kim said. Previously, the world record for a ruby sold at auction was set in May 2015 by a 25.59-carat Burmese stone called "Sunrise Ruby". It had fetched $30.3 million at Sotheby's in Geneva. WATCH | Watch belonging to China's last emperor fetches $5 million in auction × ‘The Eternal Pink’ Sotheby's also sold "The Eternal Pink," a rare 10.57-carat diamond from a mine in Botswana, for the same price of $34.8 million. That set a record per carat of $3.29 million for a stone of its colour. The most expensive pink diamond sold to date was the $71.2 million paid for the 59.60-carat "Pink Star" in Hong Kong in 2017. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidLIkQRKPSVtSV" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Last month, Steven Schwartz, a lawyer with Levidow, Levidow &amp; Oberman in the US state of New York, made international headlines after he used ChatGPT for a legal filing wherein the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot cited several non-existent cases as part of the research brief. On Thursday, Schwartz appeared before the Manhattan federal court and profusely apologised to the judge for his unethical actions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Schwartz said he was "humiliated" and that his actions had brought personal and professional shame.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I would like to sincerely apologise to your honour, to this court, to the defendants, to my firm," said Schwartz during the hearing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I deeply regret my actions in this manner that led to this hearing today. I suffered both professionally and personally [because of] the widespread publicity this issue has generated. I am both embarrassed, humiliated and extremely remorseful," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Schwartz said he did not know the AI chatbot was capable of furnishing bogus citations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I simply had no idea that ChatGPT was capable of fabricating entire case citations or judicial opinions, especially in a manner that appeared authentic. At the time that I performed the legal research in this case, I believed that ChatGPT was a reliable search engine. I now know that was incorrect," he wrote.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the judge said he would rule on whether to issue sanctions at a later date.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is the case about?</strong></h2>

<p>A man named Roberto Mata sued the airline Avianca, saying he was injured when a serving cart struck his knee on&nbsp;a flight to the Kennedy International Airport in New York. As per the lawsuit, Mata was a passenger on Aviance Flight 670 from El Salvador to New York on August 27, 2019, when an airline employee bonked him with the metal serving cart.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Avianca asked a Manhattan federal judge to toss out the case, Mata's lawyers, which included Schwartz objected and submitted a 10-page brief in March that cited over half a dozen relevant court decisions. The brief cited Martinez v. Delta Air Lines, Zicherman v. Korean Air Lines, Varghese v. China Southern Airlines and a few other cases, according to the New York Times report which first carried the news.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, upon searching the citations mentioned, both the airline lawyers as well as the judge returned empty-handed. They could not find anything related to the case and in a May 4 order, the judge found that six of the submitted cases by Schwartz as research for the brief appeared to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and internal citations</p>

<p>"The court is presented with unprecedented circumstances. Six of the submitted cases appear to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and bogus internal citations," Judge Castel wrote last month.</p>

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Last month, Steven Schwartz, a lawyer with Levidow, Levidow & Oberman in the US state of New York, made international headlines after he used ChatGPT for a legal filing wherein the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot cited several non-existent cases as part of the research brief.

Last month, Steven Schwartz, a lawyer with Levidow, Levidow & Oberman in the US state of New York, made international headlines after he used ChatGPT for a legal filing wherein the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot cited several non-existent cases as part of the research brief. On Thursday, Schwartz appeared before the Manhattan federal court and profusely apologised to the judge for his unethical actions. Schwartz said he was "humiliated" and that his actions had brought personal and professional shame. “I would like to sincerely apologise to your honour, to this court, to the defendants, to my firm," said Schwartz during the hearing. “I deeply regret my actions in this manner that led to this hearing today. I suffered both professionally and personally [because of] the widespread publicity this issue has generated. I am both embarrassed, humiliated and extremely remorseful," he added. Schwartz said he did not know the AI chatbot was capable of furnishing bogus citations. "I simply had no idea that ChatGPT was capable of fabricating entire case citations or judicial opinions, especially in a manner that appeared authentic. At the time that I performed the legal research in this case, I believed that ChatGPT was a reliable search engine. I now know that was incorrect," he wrote. Meanwhile, the judge said he would rule on whether to issue sanctions at a later date. WATCH | Gravitas | ChatGPT Explained: How does the platform work? × What is the case about? A man named Roberto Mata sued the airline Avianca, saying he was injured when a serving cart struck his knee on a flight to the Kennedy International Airport in New York. As per the lawsuit, Mata was a passenger on Aviance Flight 670 from El Salvador to New York on August 27, 2019, when an airline employee bonked him with the metal serving cart. When Avianca asked a Manhattan federal judge to toss out the case, Mata's lawyers, which included Schwartz objected and submitted a 10-page brief in March that cited over half a dozen relevant court decisions. The brief cited Martinez v. Delta Air Lines, Zicherman v. Korean Air Lines, Varghese v. China Southern Airlines and a few other cases, according to the New York Times report which first carried the news. Also read | US lawyer uses ChatGPT for legal filing, faces sanctions hearing on June 8: Report However, upon searching the citations mentioned, both the airline lawyers as well as the judge returned empty-handed. They could not find anything related to the case and in a May 4 order, the judge found that six of the submitted cases by Schwartz as research for the brief appeared to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and internal citations "The court is presented with unprecedented circumstances. Six of the submitted cases appear to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and bogus internal citations," Judge Castel wrote last month. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The internet is an amazing place, but it is also unforgiving. These days, any goof-up you do can end up online and it can make you go viral. In one such incident, a CCTV video of a car crashing into a pole at breakneck speed, before flipping over, is going viral. As per BBC, the video is from Argentina.</p>

<p>The publication reports that driving the vehicle was a 63-year-old woman, and the incident happened as the woman appeared for her driving test.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the viral video, you can see the car making the round at a normal speed. Soon it begins mounting kerbs before accelerating and crashing into a lamp post and eventually flipping on its side.</p>

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<p>As per reports, the unidentified 63-year-old Argentina woman suffered minor injuries in the accident and was taken to treatment.</p>

<h2>Internet reacts to the dramatic video</h2>

<p>A viral video is bound to have sarcastic comments poking fun at the unfortunate subject of the clip. This one is no different.</p>

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<p>Others were quick to comment on the dismal driving skills of many drivers and say that all in all the Argentina woman "didn't do that bad".</p>

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<p>One user even shared a personal story about how his daughter ran over a neighbour's mailbox after getting her license box.</p>

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<h2><strong>Crashes during driving tests</strong></h2>

<p>Students crashing the car during practical driving tests is actually fairly common.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a 2019 research by Group 1 Automotive, in the UK between 2014-2019, more than 3000 learners were in a vehicle collision during their practical driving tests. Between 2019 and 2019, another 695 crashed their vehicles during driving tests.</p>

<p>Since 2016, around 30 pedestrians have been hit by a moving vehicle engaged in a driving test.</p>

<p>Additionally, the report found that over five years, from 2017 to 2021, there was a 67 per cent increase in vehicle-on-vehicle collisions during practical driving tests in the UK.</p>

<p>It is not just the UK or Argentina, all over the world such accidents are very common.</p>

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The internet is an amazing place, but it is also unforgiving. These days, any goof-up you do can end up online and it can make you go viral. In one such incident, a CCTV video of a car crashing into a pole at breakneck speed, before flipping over, is going viral.

The internet is an amazing place, but it is also unforgiving. These days, any goof-up you do can end up online and it can make you go viral. In one such incident, a CCTV video of a car crashing into a pole at breakneck speed, before flipping over, is going viral. As per BBC, the video is from Argentina. The publication reports that driving the vehicle was a 63-year-old woman, and the incident happened as the woman appeared for her driving test. Also read | Did Trump kiss Fauci? Ron DeSantis ups the ante with AI-generated fake images of two men In the viral video, you can see the car making the round at a normal speed. Soon it begins mounting kerbs before accelerating and crashing into a lamp post and eventually flipping on its side. You can watch the video here: Driving test in Argentina pic.twitter.com/q0JMcvqHQe — 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢 𝘥𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤 🆓 (@crk5) June 9, 2023 × As per reports, the unidentified 63-year-old Argentina woman suffered minor injuries in the accident and was taken to treatment. Internet reacts to the dramatic video A viral video is bound to have sarcastic comments poking fun at the unfortunate subject of the clip. This one is no different. Here are some hilarious reactions and comments you can't miss: pic.twitter.com/dU8SjcBjaB — Luna AMG (@SweetHoneyIcesT) June 9, 2023 × pic.twitter.com/ARCWqI1Jbv — Ghost Assassin (@ghost0assassin) June 9, 2023 × I loved the cars last breath at the end. — Rube Baker (@Recliner_Sports) June 9, 2023 × Others were quick to comment on the dismal driving skills of many drivers and say that all in all the Argentina woman "didn't do that bad". considering how most car drivers drive these days, she really didn't do that bad. — 🤬 Bobbie 🤬 Garnet 🤬 Bees 🤬 (@GarnetBees) June 9, 2023 × considering how most car drivers drive these days, she really didn't do that bad. — 🤬 Bobbie 🤬 Garnet 🤬 Bees 🤬 (@GarnetBees) June 9, 2023 × One user even shared a personal story about how his daughter ran over a neighbour's mailbox after getting her license box. The very first thing my daughter did after getting her license was toback out of the driveway and run over the neighbors mailbox. Things went downhill from there — R.Dowe Parsons (@dowe_parsons) June 9, 2023 × Crashes during driving tests Students crashing the car during practical driving tests is actually fairly common. As per a 2019 research by Group 1 Automotive, in the UK between 2014-2019, more than 3000 learners were in a vehicle collision during their practical driving tests. Between 2019 and 2019, another 695 crashed their vehicles during driving tests. Since 2016, around 30 pedestrians have been hit by a moving vehicle engaged in a driving test. Additionally, the report found that over five years, from 2017 to 2021, there was a 67 per cent increase in vehicle-on-vehicle collisions during practical driving tests in the UK. It is not just the UK or Argentina, all over the world such accidents are very common. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A man in the Indian state of Punjab was arrested after he, in collaboration with his brother and father, allegedly created a fake account of his estranged wife on a matrimonial website to mislead the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A First Information Report was filed by the wife in this case in Dugri about 100 km west of Chandigarh</p>

<p>In her complaint, the woman said that she married Neel on August 29, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Due to strained relationship between the couple, they started residing separately from October 15, 2022.</p>

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<p>Later, a case under sections 406, 498A of the IPC was registered against the accused on January 5 at Dugri police station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused applied for bail at the Punjab and Haryana high court and during hearing on April 11, the accused had produced forged proofs including a screenshot of an account on a matrimonial site.</p>

<p>The woman added that the accused created a mail id similar to her mail id and also procured a mobile number which was similar to her for the fake matrimonial account.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused took the screenshots of the identity proof&nbsp;and produced it before the court.</p>

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<p>Inspector Madhu Bala, SHO at Dugri police station stated that a case under sections 419, 420, 120B, 465, 468, 471 of the IPC and 43, 66C and 66D of Information Act has been registered against the accused at Dugri police station, Hindustan Times reported.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that the misuse of matrimonial sites has come out in open.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, a 39-year-old man was arrested for allegedly duping women through matrimonial websites on the pretext of marriage, the police said on Saturday. The accused was identified as Anshul Jain, a resident of Gurugram. The police also found the accused was using WhatsApp numbers only to access matrimonial websites and to contact the targets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are around 1500 matrimonial sites in India. The wedding industry in the world's fifth largest economy is worth a whopping $50 billion.</p>

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A man in the Indian state of Punjab was arrested after he, in collaboration with his brother and father, allegedly created a fake account of his estranged wife on a matrimonial website to mislead the court. A First Information Report was filed by the wife in this case in Dugri about 100 km west of Chandigarh In her complaint, the woman said that she married Neel on August 29, 2022. Due to strained relationship between the couple, they started residing separately from October 15, 2022. Also read | Runaway bride with a bang: Woman fires gun at own wedding, on the run fearing arrest Later, a case under sections 406, 498A of the IPC was registered against the accused on January 5 at Dugri police station. The accused applied for bail at the Punjab and Haryana high court and during hearing on April 11, the accused had produced forged proofs including a screenshot of an account on a matrimonial site. The woman added that the accused created a mail id similar to her mail id and also procured a mobile number which was similar to her for the fake matrimonial account. The accused took the screenshots of the identity proof and produced it before the court. Also watch | Gravitas: Young married couples receive contraceptives as wedding gifts × Inspector Madhu Bala, SHO at Dugri police station stated that a case under sections 419, 420, 120B, 465, 468, 471 of the IPC and 43, 66C and 66D of Information Act has been registered against the accused at Dugri police station, Hindustan Times reported. This is not the first time that the misuse of matrimonial sites has come out in open. Last month, a 39-year-old man was arrested for allegedly duping women through matrimonial websites on the pretext of marriage, the police said on Saturday. The accused was identified as Anshul Jain, a resident of Gurugram. The police also found the accused was using WhatsApp numbers only to access matrimonial websites and to contact the targets. There are around 1500 matrimonial sites in India. The wedding industry in the world's fifth largest economy is worth a whopping $50 billion. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In a scene straight out of&nbsp;Steven Spielberg's <em>Jaws</em> movie, a Russian man has reportedly died after being ripped and mauled apart by a lone shark off one of Egypt's Red Sea resorts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms and shows a tiger shark throwing and ripping apart the man like a soft toy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s eating his remains now,” a witness who filmed one of the videos can be heard saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Russian Consul-General Viktor Voropayev, the Russian national was born in 1999 and&nbsp;was a permanent resident of Egypt, but refrained from giving&nbsp;away his name.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Attack confirmed by Egypt&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The attack was confirmed by Egypt's environment ministry which posted a message on Facebook saying: "An attack by a tiger shark on a beachgoer... led to his death."</p>

<p>The ministry added it had captured the shark "to inspect it", adding the mammal displayed "abnormal behaviour... resulting in the incident".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russian media reports stated that the man was with his girlfriend in the water swimming. While the man was caught in the clutches of the shark, the girlfriend managed to escape the spot unscathed.</p>

<p>“It happened in a second. Rescuers reacted very quickly. For some reason, I immediately felt that it was a shark. I immediately jumped up and started shouting: ‘Sharks, sharks! Save yourself!’ Nobody understood yet,” a witness was quoted as saying by Russian station REN-TV.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s a terrible thing, the remains of this guy are over there. I’m shaking. Right in front of my eyes, the shark ate that guy. I think I need a drink. I feel really bad."</p>

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<p>As a precautionary measure, the authorities have closed off a 46-mile (74km) stretch of the coastline, announcing it would remain off-limits until Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Previous incidents of shark attacks&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to experts, tiger sharks are only second to great whites in attacking humans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Red Sea is a popular tourist destination and although shark attacks are rare, the region has been a hotbed of such incidents. Last year, there were two attacks just days apart in Hurghada that killed an Austrian and a Romanian tourist.</p>

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<p>Earlier this year in February, a 59-year-old Australian tourist was killed by a shark near a beach in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. At the time of his death, the man was swimming close to a pontoon and was 150 metres away from the shore when the shark attacked</p>

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In a scene straight out of Steven Spielberg's Jaws movie, a Russian man has reportedly died after being ripped and mauled apart by a lone shark off one of Egypt's Red Sea resorts.

In a scene straight out of Steven Spielberg's Jaws movie, a Russian man has reportedly died after being ripped and mauled apart by a lone shark off one of Egypt's Red Sea resorts. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms and shows a tiger shark throwing and ripping apart the man like a soft toy. “It’s eating his remains now,” a witness who filmed one of the videos can be heard saying. According to Russian Consul-General Viktor Voropayev, the Russian national was born in 1999 and was a permanent resident of Egypt, but refrained from giving away his name. (Disclaimer: The video contains disturbing visuals. Readers should proceed on their own caution) Shark attack at a beach in Egypt pic.twitter.com/EJZcOjXfxl — Leeroy Johnson (@LeeroyPress) June 8, 2023 × Attack confirmed by Egypt The attack was confirmed by Egypt's environment ministry which posted a message on Facebook saying: "An attack by a tiger shark on a beachgoer... led to his death." The ministry added it had captured the shark "to inspect it", adding the mammal displayed "abnormal behaviour... resulting in the incident". Russian media reports stated that the man was with his girlfriend in the water swimming. While the man was caught in the clutches of the shark, the girlfriend managed to escape the spot unscathed. “It happened in a second. Rescuers reacted very quickly. For some reason, I immediately felt that it was a shark. I immediately jumped up and started shouting: ‘Sharks, sharks! Save yourself!’ Nobody understood yet,” a witness was quoted as saying by Russian station REN-TV. “It’s a terrible thing, the remains of this guy are over there. I’m shaking. Right in front of my eyes, the shark ate that guy. I think I need a drink. I feel really bad." Also read | A swimmer bitten by a shark while snorkelling in the UK As a precautionary measure, the authorities have closed off a 46-mile (74km) stretch of the coastline, announcing it would remain off-limits until Sunday. Previous incidents of shark attacks According to experts, tiger sharks are only second to great whites in attacking humans. The Red Sea is a popular tourist destination and although shark attacks are rare, the region has been a hotbed of such incidents. Last year, there were two attacks just days apart in Hurghada that killed an Austrian and a Romanian tourist. WATCH | Sydney swimmer killed in a shark attack × Earlier this year in February, a 59-year-old Australian tourist was killed by a shark near a beach in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. At the time of his death, the man was swimming close to a pontoon and was 150 metres away from the shore when the shark attacked (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

JAWS in real life: Russian man ripped apart in shark attack off Egypt’s Red Sea resort

<p>Health officials in Australia have issued a public warning advising men to avoid "Big Penis USA" pills after discovering they contained&nbsp;sildenafil —&nbsp;the erectile dysfunction medication sold under the brand name Viagra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released a public service announcement, cautioning men to avoid taking the pill.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Big Penis USA tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken,” the TGA said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The tablets contain the undeclared substance sildenafil.&nbsp;It may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels," it added, declaring the supply of the pill as illegal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sildenafil is a prescription-only drug, used to treat erectile dysfunction.&nbsp;If&nbsp;combined with certain prescription medicines, the dosage can be potentially fatal, the public health watchdog said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>TGA joins forces with ABF</strong></h2>

<p>The TGA has joined forces with the&nbsp;Australian Border Force (ABF) to stop future shipments of Big Penis USA tables from entering the Down Under country.</p>

<p>"Big Penis USA tablets have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation, and the place of manufacture is not approved by the TGA."</p>

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<p>Notably, the pill is not sold in Australian stores. However, owing to its wild internet popularity, Australian men had been purchasing the product online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The TGA is advising consumers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing medicines from unknown overseas Internet sites and has produced a short video on the risks associated with buying medicines and medical devices online."</p>

<p>The ABF will be seizing and destroying any Big Penis USA products that are intercepted at the border.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>US FDA issued similar warning</strong></h2>

<p>Previously, the US&nbsp;Federal Drug Administration had also issued a similar warning advisory about the Big Penis USA pills for the exact same reason. After examining the international mail shipments of the product, FDA found&nbsp;high, undisclosed amount of&nbsp;sildenafil in the pills.</p>

<p>"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Big Penis Male Sexual Stimulant, a product promoted for sexual enhancement. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments," the health watchdog said in 2016.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Health care professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of this product to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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Health officials in Australia have issued a public warning advising men to avoid "Big Penis USA" pills after discovering they contained sildenafil — the erectile dysfunction medication sold under the brand name Viagra.

Health officials in Australia have issued a public warning advising men to avoid "Big Penis USA" pills after discovering they contained sildenafil — the erectile dysfunction medication sold under the brand name Viagra. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released a public service announcement, cautioning men to avoid taking the pill. “Big Penis USA tablets pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken,” the TGA said. "The tablets contain the undeclared substance sildenafil. It may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels," it added, declaring the supply of the pill as illegal. Sildenafil is a prescription-only drug, used to treat erectile dysfunction. If combined with certain prescription medicines, the dosage can be potentially fatal, the public health watchdog said. TGA joins forces with ABF The TGA has joined forces with the Australian Border Force (ABF) to stop future shipments of Big Penis USA tables from entering the Down Under country. "Big Penis USA tablets have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation, and the place of manufacture is not approved by the TGA." Also read | NUTS! Woodpeckers stash 300 kg of acorns in a California home Notably, the pill is not sold in Australian stores. However, owing to its wild internet popularity, Australian men had been purchasing the product online. "The TGA is advising consumers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing medicines from unknown overseas Internet sites and has produced a short video on the risks associated with buying medicines and medical devices online." The ABF will be seizing and destroying any Big Penis USA products that are intercepted at the border. US FDA issued similar warning Previously, the US Federal Drug Administration had also issued a similar warning advisory about the Big Penis USA pills for the exact same reason. After examining the international mail shipments of the product, FDA found high, undisclosed amount of sildenafil in the pills. "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Big Penis Male Sexual Stimulant, a product promoted for sexual enhancement. This product was identified by FDA during an examination of international mail shipments," the health watchdog said in 2016. WATCH | Japan to ban recording upskirting & non-consensual sexual videos | Trending on WION × "Health care professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of this product to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program," it added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A grueling eight-hour rescue mission freed a humpback whale trapped south of Sydney. The success of the rescue came ahead of the World Ocean's Day observed around the world on June 8, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rescue efforts began on Saturday morning after reports of a whale in distress off Five Islands near Port Kembla in New South Wales.</p>

<p>Volunteer crews from Marine Rescue NSW and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service were called to assist, Australian Associated Press reported.</p>

<p>The whale was seen caught in a series of lines and floats. During the rescue, they proved to be a challenge for rescuers as they struggled to disentangle and free the giant creature.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the weather conditions deteriorated during the course of rescue. Reports said that other whales in the area thwarted recovery attempts.</p>

<p>"A series of lines and floats were streaming from the whale," the Marine Rescue NSW inspector Glenn Sullivan, was quoted as saying by Associated Press.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;WION Climate Tracker | US: 30-foot Humpback whale washes up at a New Jersey shore</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a specialist National Parks Wildlife Service whale disentanglement team joined the operation just after noon.</p>

<p>Glenn Sullivan initially said that good weather conditions meant a successful rescue operation was likely.</p>

<p>But with a southerly wind change, lesser daylight and other whales in the area it took rescuers more than eight hours to free the mammal.</p>

<p>"The rescue crews are over the moon," Sullivan said. "It’s now swimming on its own steam."</p>

<p>Whale migration begins in May, when the mammals head north before starting their southbound journey in August.</p>

<p>The season peak occurs from June to July.</p>

<p>World Ocean Day is internationally observed on 8 June to spread awareness on need to conserve aquatic habitat and overall well-being of the oceans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The concept was originally proposed in 1992 by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development and the Ocean Institute of Canada at the Earth Summit – UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.</p>

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A grueling eight-hour rescue mission freed a humpback whale trapped south of Sydney. The success of the rescue came ahead of the World Ocean's Day observed around the world on June 8, 2023.

A grueling eight-hour rescue mission freed a humpback whale trapped south of Sydney. The success of the rescue came ahead of the World Ocean's Day observed around the world on June 8, 2023. Rescue efforts began on Saturday morning after reports of a whale in distress off Five Islands near Port Kembla in New South Wales. Volunteer crews from Marine Rescue NSW and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service were called to assist, Australian Associated Press reported. The whale was seen caught in a series of lines and floats. During the rescue, they proved to be a challenge for rescuers as they struggled to disentangle and free the giant creature. Also read | Humpback whales sing songs that can travel half the length of planet: Study Meanwhile, the weather conditions deteriorated during the course of rescue. Reports said that other whales in the area thwarted recovery attempts. "A series of lines and floats were streaming from the whale," the Marine Rescue NSW inspector Glenn Sullivan, was quoted as saying by Associated Press. Also watch | WION Climate Tracker | US: 30-foot Humpback whale washes up at a New Jersey shore × Meanwhile, a specialist National Parks Wildlife Service whale disentanglement team joined the operation just after noon. Glenn Sullivan initially said that good weather conditions meant a successful rescue operation was likely. But with a southerly wind change, lesser daylight and other whales in the area it took rescuers more than eight hours to free the mammal. "The rescue crews are over the moon," Sullivan said. "It’s now swimming on its own steam." Whale migration begins in May, when the mammals head north before starting their southbound journey in August. The season peak occurs from June to July. World Ocean Day is internationally observed on 8 June to spread awareness on need to conserve aquatic habitat and overall well-being of the oceans. The concept was originally proposed in 1992 by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development and the Ocean Institute of Canada at the Earth Summit – UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In video footage captured by the body cam of a Las Vegas police officer, a bright light was captured passing through the sky, minutes before a resident called and reported spotting “aliens” in the backyard of his house.<br />
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A Las Vegas Metro police officer received a call from a citizen on April 30, at around 11:50 pm in Las Vegas, Nevada before he briefly saw a bright light streak across the night sky, according to a report published by Newsweek.<br />
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According to the police official, the unidentified flying object (UFO) shined brightly and moved through the sky. The occurrence of this unexplained phenomenon led the police to launch an investigation.</p>

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<h2><strong>Aliens descend from sky</strong></h2>

<p>In an hour, the police received a call from a man who claimed that something had fallen from the sky and said that he can see two figures walking in his northwest valley backyard, according to the report.</p>

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<p>In the call, the individual claimed the figures to be "aliens" and stated that they were 8 feet and 10 feet tall. He also claimed that they possessed big shiny eyes and large mouths.<br />
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"There's like an 8-foot person beside it and another one is inside and it has big eyes and it's looking at us—and it's still there," the caller said to a dispatcher.<br />
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The dispatcher then questioned the man where exactly were these figures present on his property and tried to get more information. "In my backyard. I swear to God this is not a joke, this is actually, we're terrified," said the caller.<br />
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"They're very large. They're like 8 feet, 9 feet, 10 feet. They look like aliens to us. Big eyes. They have big eyes. Like, I can't explain it, and big mouth. They're shiny eyes and they're not human. They're 100 per cent&nbsp;not human,” he added.<br />
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After receiving the call, the police visited the home of the complainant and sought details about the incident. They also informed them that their official also saw a bright suspicious object in the sky earlier in the evening.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;US intelligence officer turns whistleblower | UFOs, Alien vehicles &amp; covert operations</strong></p>

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Speaking to officers, the family&nbsp;again described what they&nbsp;claimed to have seen, as one of them called the suspicious beings a "big creature, 10 feet tall".<br />
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After the Las Vegas Police officer informed the family about his colleague seeing a bright light, two members of the family also agreed to have seen something similar.<br />
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In the body cam footage, one of the officers is seen trying to ask the motorist if they saw any unusual bright lights in the sky while adding that it may come as a "really dumb question".</p>

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In video footage captured by the body cam of a Las Vegas police officer, a bright light was captured passing through the sky, minutes before a resident called and reported spotting “aliens” in the backyard of his house.

In video footage captured by the body cam of a Las Vegas police officer, a bright light was captured passing through the sky, minutes before a resident called and reported spotting “aliens” in the backyard of his house. A Las Vegas Metro police officer received a call from a citizen on April 30, at around 11:50 pm in Las Vegas, Nevada before he briefly saw a bright light streak across the night sky, according to a report published by Newsweek. According to the police official, the unidentified flying object (UFO) shined brightly and moved through the sky. The occurrence of this unexplained phenomenon led the police to launch an investigation. A few weeks ago a Las Vegas Metro Police officer's bodycam captured a UFO falling out of the sky. A few minutes later a family called 911 complaining about 9-foot-tall "non-human" beings standing in their backyard. pic.twitter.com/QblTHkUxQC — Las Vegas Locally 🌴 (@LasVegasLocally) June 8, 2023 × Aliens descend from sky In an hour, the police received a call from a man who claimed that something had fallen from the sky and said that he can see two figures walking in his northwest valley backyard, according to the report. ALSO READ | Indian scientists discover gigantic alien planet, 13 times bigger than Jupiter In the call, the individual claimed the figures to be "aliens" and stated that they were 8 feet and 10 feet tall. He also claimed that they possessed big shiny eyes and large mouths. "There's like an 8-foot person beside it and another one is inside and it has big eyes and it's looking at us—and it's still there," the caller said to a dispatcher. The dispatcher then questioned the man where exactly were these figures present on his property and tried to get more information. "In my backyard. I swear to God this is not a joke, this is actually, we're terrified," said the caller. "They're very large. They're like 8 feet, 9 feet, 10 feet. They look like aliens to us. Big eyes. They have big eyes. Like, I can't explain it, and big mouth. They're shiny eyes and they're not human. They're 100 per cent not human,” he added. After receiving the call, the police visited the home of the complainant and sought details about the incident. They also informed them that their official also saw a bright suspicious object in the sky earlier in the evening. WATCH | US intelligence officer turns whistleblower | UFOs, Alien vehicles & covert operations Speaking to officers, the family again described what they claimed to have seen, as one of them called the suspicious beings a "big creature, 10 feet tall". After the Las Vegas Police officer informed the family about his colleague seeing a bright light, two members of the family also agreed to have seen something similar. In the body cam footage, one of the officers is seen trying to ask the motorist if they saw any unusual bright lights in the sky while adding that it may come as a "really dumb question". You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A crocodile in Costa Rica has made herself pregnant, which is said to be the first recorded instance of a "virgin birth" in the reptile species as scientists have found evidence that female crocodiles can lay eggs without mating. Virgin birth is known as facultative parthenogenesis and it has been documented in fish, lizards and snakes, but this is the first case in crocodiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study mentioned that the mentioned crocodile was kept in captivity in a zoo and had no contact with males. In fact, the crocodile had no contact with males for about 16 years. However, a fully-formed foetus was discovered inside one of her eggs. The foetus was 99.9 per cent genetically identical to the mother.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study published in Biology Letters — titled "Discovery of facultative parthenogenesis in a new world crocodile" — said that the female crocodile used a strange reproductive strategy, a method which may have its evolutionary roots in the age of the dinosaurs.</p>

<p>"[T]his discovery offers tantalizing insights into the possible reproductive capabilities of the extinct archosaurian relatives of crocodilians and birds, notably members of Pterosauria and Dinosauria," writes the team of researchers led by evolutionary biologist Warren Booth from Virginia Tech.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Part of the study read the ability of sexually reproducing species to generate offspring without the genetic contributions of males was once considered rare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But it has been documented across multiple vertebrate lineages, including both avian and non-avian reptiles, and elasmobranch fishes, with notable examples in sharks, rays and sawfish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The researchers from Virginia Tech have analysed the foetus. The researchers specialise in parthenogenesis and they published their findings in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by Sky News, they said that the discovery suggests virgin births could be happening in crocodiles without anyone realising it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is not uncommon for captive reptiles to lay clutches of eggs, given the period of isolation from mates, these would normally be considered non-viable and discarded. These findings, therefore, suggest that eggs should be assessed for potential viability when males are absent," they said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Furthermore, given that (virgin births) can occur in the presence of potential mates, instances of this may be missed when reproduction occurs in females co-habited with males," they added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study found that "genome-wide maternal heterozygosity was 0.349, compared to 0.045 for the offspring, demonstrating a significant reduction in heterozygosity in the offspring when compared to the mother".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Regardless of the dataset evaluated, the offspring retained approximately 3% of the maternal heterozygosity (table 1), supporting FP through terminal fusion automixis as the mode of reproduction," it added.&nbsp;<br />
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A crocodile in Costa Rica has made herself pregnant, which is said to be the first recorded instance of a "virgin birth" in the reptile species as scientists have found evidence that female crocodiles can lay eggs without mating.

A crocodile in Costa Rica has made herself pregnant, which is said to be the first recorded instance of a "virgin birth" in the reptile species as scientists have found evidence that female crocodiles can lay eggs without mating. Virgin birth is known as facultative parthenogenesis and it has been documented in fish, lizards and snakes, but this is the first case in crocodiles. The study mentioned that the mentioned crocodile was kept in captivity in a zoo and had no contact with males. In fact, the crocodile had no contact with males for about 16 years. However, a fully-formed foetus was discovered inside one of her eggs. The foetus was 99.9 per cent genetically identical to the mother. The study published in Biology Letters — titled "Discovery of facultative parthenogenesis in a new world crocodile" — said that the female crocodile used a strange reproductive strategy, a method which may have its evolutionary roots in the age of the dinosaurs. "[T]his discovery offers tantalizing insights into the possible reproductive capabilities of the extinct archosaurian relatives of crocodilians and birds, notably members of Pterosauria and Dinosauria," writes the team of researchers led by evolutionary biologist Warren Booth from Virginia Tech. Part of the study read the ability of sexually reproducing species to generate offspring without the genetic contributions of males was once considered rare. But it has been documented across multiple vertebrate lineages, including both avian and non-avian reptiles, and elasmobranch fishes, with notable examples in sharks, rays and sawfish. The researchers from Virginia Tech have analysed the foetus. The researchers specialise in parthenogenesis and they published their findings in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters. As quoted by Sky News, they said that the discovery suggests virgin births could be happening in crocodiles without anyone realising it. "It is not uncommon for captive reptiles to lay clutches of eggs, given the period of isolation from mates, these would normally be considered non-viable and discarded. These findings, therefore, suggest that eggs should be assessed for potential viability when males are absent," they said. "Furthermore, given that (virgin births) can occur in the presence of potential mates, instances of this may be missed when reproduction occurs in females co-habited with males," they added. The study found that "genome-wide maternal heterozygosity was 0.349, compared to 0.045 for the offspring, demonstrating a significant reduction in heterozygosity in the offspring when compared to the mother". "Regardless of the dataset evaluated, the offspring retained approximately 3% of the maternal heterozygosity (table 1), supporting FP through terminal fusion automixis as the mode of reproduction," it added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Another world record of the largest-ever gathering of people donning a Spider-Man costume was set by Sony Pictures Malaysia. On June 3, around 685 people wearing Spider-Man costumes gathered at the AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi to create a new world record.<br />
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“Sony Pictures Entertainment Malaysia decided to attempt this record title to celebrate the release of a new Spider-Man movie: Across the Spider-Verse, which was released on 1 June, 2023,” stated the Guinness World Records website.<br />
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As per the Guinness World Records (GWR), Sony Pictures Malaysia and AEON Mall organised a recent event to celebrate the release of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse on June 1.</p>

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<p>The video was shared on AEON Mall's Facebook page with the caption, “Yes, Malaysia! We did it! Guinness World Record: largest gathering in Spider-Man costume, 685 participants. Thank you, Malaysians. You are truly a Superhero!”<br />
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In the video, people were seen dressed up as various versions of Spider-Man. The famous meme of Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man was also recreated by a group of people.<br />
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As the video continues, people are seen posing for the camera. The children were seen having fun decorating Spider-Man-themed cupcakes.</p>

<h2><strong>India's record of Spider-Man mass-gathering surpassed</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Sony Pictures India had created the Guinness World Record for organising the largest gathering of people who were wearing Spider-Man costumes.<br />
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The record was created on 15 December 2021 in Mumbai after 601 people wearing Spider-Man costumes gathered at the same place and at the same time.<br />
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The gathering in India was organised ahead of the release of Spider-Man No Way Home.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Movie Review: Was Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse worth the wait? | Critically Speaking</strong></p>

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<p>The new movie sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, has been released in 10 languages in India. The languages include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Bengali.<br />
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Since its release, the movie has been ruling the box office and it has achieved the biggest opening weekend ever for an animated film in India so far.<br />
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The next sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is slated to release in 2024. As per a report published in Deadline, the movie collected $209 million merely in its opening weekend.<br />
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The recently released movie's story picks up from the events that occurred in its 2018-released predecessor, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.<br />
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Sharing similarity with the last film, the sequel is based in a shared multiverse however it has brand new adventurous missions, and it is much more flashier and filled with loads of humour.</p>

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Another world record of the largest-ever gathering of people donning a Spider-Man costume was set by Sony Pictures Malaysia. On June 3, around 685 people wearing Spider-Man costumes gathered at the AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi to create a new world record.

Another world record of the largest-ever gathering of people donning a Spider-Man costume was set by Sony Pictures Malaysia. On June 3, around 685 people wearing Spider-Man costumes gathered at the AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi to create a new world record. “Sony Pictures Entertainment Malaysia decided to attempt this record title to celebrate the release of a new Spider-Man movie: Across the Spider-Verse, which was released on 1 June, 2023,” stated the Guinness World Records website. As per the Guinness World Records (GWR), Sony Pictures Malaysia and AEON Mall organised a recent event to celebrate the release of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse on June 1. ALSO READ | Spider-Man Beyond the Spider-Verse: Everything to know The video was shared on AEON Mall's Facebook page with the caption, “Yes, Malaysia! We did it! Guinness World Record: largest gathering in Spider-Man costume, 685 participants. Thank you, Malaysians. You are truly a Superhero!” In the video, people were seen dressed up as various versions of Spider-Man. The famous meme of Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man was also recreated by a group of people. As the video continues, people are seen posing for the camera. The children were seen having fun decorating Spider-Man-themed cupcakes. India's record of Spider-Man mass-gathering surpassed Earlier, Sony Pictures India had created the Guinness World Record for organising the largest gathering of people who were wearing Spider-Man costumes. The record was created on 15 December 2021 in Mumbai after 601 people wearing Spider-Man costumes gathered at the same place and at the same time. The gathering in India was organised ahead of the release of Spider-Man No Way Home. WATCH | Movie Review: Was Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse worth the wait? | Critically Speaking The new movie sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, has been released in 10 languages in India. The languages include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Bengali. Since its release, the movie has been ruling the box office and it has achieved the biggest opening weekend ever for an animated film in India so far. The next sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is slated to release in 2024. As per a report published in Deadline, the movie collected $209 million merely in its opening weekend. The recently released movie's story picks up from the events that occurred in its 2018-released predecessor, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Sharing similarity with the last film, the sequel is based in a shared multiverse however it has brand new adventurous missions, and it is much more flashier and filled with loads of humour. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The United States House of Representatives is planning to conduct an investigation into allegations that the US government is harbouring unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This comes as recently, David Grusch, a former intelligence official, claimed that the US has "intact and partially intact" alien vehicles. The whistleblower claimed that the US government is hiding the truth about these alien vehicles from Congress and the people.</p>

<p>As per a report by The Guardian, James Comer, the Republican Chair of the House Oversight Committee, announced that a hearing will be held to examine these claims.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>When will the hearing take place, who will lead the investigation?</strong></h2>

<p>The exact date of the hearing has not been determined yet, but it is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Republican members of Congress, Tim Burchett and Anna Paulina Luna, will lead the oversight committee investigation, reports The Guardian.</p>

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<p>Luna took to Twitter to announce the news.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per Burchett's office, he is collaborating closely with the committee leaders to prepare for the hearing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Will the whistleblower testify?</strong></h2>

<p>The witness list has not been finalised, so it remains unclear whether the whistleblower Grusch will testify before the oversight committee.</p>

<p>"Congressman Burchett’s office is working through logistics, including a witness list of the most credible witnesses and sources who would be able to speak openly at an unclassified hearing," stated a spokesperson.</p>

<h2><strong>Why was there a need for an oversight committee to look into the US government's work related to UFOs?</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, Austin Hacker, a spokesperson for the committee, said that the oversight committee's interest in the subject stems from the recent claims made by a whistleblower and other reports on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) or UFOs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"In addition to recent claims by a whistleblower, reports continue to surface regarding unidentified aerial phenomena. The House oversight committee is following these UAP reports and is in the early stages of planning a hearing."</p>

<p>"Americans, who continue to fund this federal government work, expect transparency and meaningful oversight from Congress," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>What does the investigation hope to accomplish?</strong></h2>

<p>The upcoming hearing by the House oversight committee seeks to shed light on the claims made by Grusch and delve into the broader issue of UAPs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Whistleblower David Grusch's claims about the government and UFOs</strong></h2>

<p>Grusch, who worked in US intelligence for 14 years and analysed unexplained anomalous phenomena (UAP) — the official name for UFOs, claimed that the US government has been collecting UFOs for decades. Talking to Debrief, he alleged that the information about these alien vehicles has been withheld from Congress.</p>

<p>As per the report by journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal — who were behind exposing the existence of a secret Pentagon program that investigated UFOs — Grusch said that the non-human vehicles in government possession "includes intact and partially intact vehicles."</p>

<p>"We are not talking about prosaic origins or identities."</p>

<p>He claimed that after analysing these vehicles, he concluded that the material was "of exotic origin" belonging to "non-human intelligence, whether extraterrestrial or unknown origin."</p>

<p>Gursch's claims were backed by Jonathan Grey, a current US intelligence official at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (Nasic).</p>

<p>"The non-human intelligence phenomenon is real. We are not alone," he said.</p>

<p>"Retrievals of this kind are not limited to the United States. This is a global phenomenon, and yet a global solution continues to elude us."</p>

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The United States House of Representatives is planning to conduct an investigation into allegations that the US government is harbouring unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

The United States House of Representatives is planning to conduct an investigation into allegations that the US government is harbouring unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This comes as recently, David Grusch, a former intelligence official, claimed that the US has "intact and partially intact" alien vehicles. The whistleblower claimed that the US government is hiding the truth about these alien vehicles from Congress and the people. As per a report by The Guardian, James Comer, the Republican Chair of the House Oversight Committee, announced that a hearing will be held to examine these claims. When will the hearing take place, who will lead the investigation? The exact date of the hearing has not been determined yet, but it is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Republican members of Congress, Tim Burchett and Anna Paulina Luna, will lead the oversight committee investigation, reports The Guardian. Also read | Explained: US intelligence officer turns whistleblower, reveals American govt has UFOs, alien vehicles Luna took to Twitter to announce the news. Thank you @RepJamesComer ! Very happy to announce @RepTimBurchett and myself will be working with the @GOPoversight team to lead out the investigation into UAPs (UFOs). pic.twitter.com/OzEPo2vhk3 — Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) June 7, 2023 × As per Burchett's office, he is collaborating closely with the committee leaders to prepare for the hearing. Will the whistleblower testify? The witness list has not been finalised, so it remains unclear whether the whistleblower Grusch will testify before the oversight committee. "Congressman Burchett’s office is working through logistics, including a witness list of the most credible witnesses and sources who would be able to speak openly at an unclassified hearing," stated a spokesperson. Why was there a need for an oversight committee to look into the US government's work related to UFOs? In a statement, Austin Hacker, a spokesperson for the committee, said that the oversight committee's interest in the subject stems from the recent claims made by a whistleblower and other reports on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) or UFOs. Also read | Ex-US Air Force captain reveals aliens assailed nuclear missile base; claims govt hid UFO attack from public "In addition to recent claims by a whistleblower, reports continue to surface regarding unidentified aerial phenomena. The House oversight committee is following these UAP reports and is in the early stages of planning a hearing." "Americans, who continue to fund this federal government work, expect transparency and meaningful oversight from Congress," he added. What does the investigation hope to accomplish? The upcoming hearing by the House oversight committee seeks to shed light on the claims made by Grusch and delve into the broader issue of UAPs. Whistleblower David Grusch's claims about the government and UFOs Grusch, who worked in US intelligence for 14 years and analysed unexplained anomalous phenomena (UAP) — the official name for UFOs, claimed that the US government has been collecting UFOs for decades. Talking to Debrief, he alleged that the information about these alien vehicles has been withheld from Congress. As per the report by journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal — who were behind exposing the existence of a secret Pentagon program that investigated UFOs — Grusch said that the non-human vehicles in government possession "includes intact and partially intact vehicles." "We are not talking about prosaic origins or identities." He claimed that after analysing these vehicles, he concluded that the material was "of exotic origin" belonging to "non-human intelligence, whether extraterrestrial or unknown origin." Gursch's claims were backed by Jonathan Grey, a current US intelligence official at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (Nasic). "The non-human intelligence phenomenon is real. We are not alone," he said. "Retrievals of this kind are not limited to the United States. This is a global phenomenon, and yet a global solution continues to elude us." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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