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<p>Glasses are weird, you pay to see stuff other people can see for free. They're also annoying as the pandemic has proven again and again. Wearing masks was mandatory and apparently so was the fogging up of our glasses. But scientists may have discovered a way to stop this from happening once and for all.</p>

<p>A team of researchers at one of Switzerland's top universities ETH Zurich have come up with a transparent nano-coating that can stop spectacles from fogging up in humid conditions.</p>

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<p>This coating which is made using gold harnesses sunlight to heat up the glasses which then stops them from fogging. It doesn't need any batteries or other components.</p>

<p>Its use is not just limited to spectacles but can also possibly be utilised in car windshields etc. However this is still under testing, but the researchers contend that the applications of this coating are endless.</p>

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<p>"Our coating absorbs a large proportion of the infrared radiation, which causes it to heat up – by up to 8 degrees Celsius," explained ETH doctoral student Iwan Hächler, who as per Mirror UK was a driving force behind the development of this groundbreaking technology.</p>

<p>The approach used by this technology differs from traditional anti-fog methods, which fulfil their purpose by coating surfaces with hydrophilic or water-attracting molecules, that cause an even spread of condensation.</p>

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Glasses are weird, you pay to see stuff other people can see for free. They're also annoying as the pandemic has proven again and again. Wearing masks was mandatory and apparently so was the fogging up of our glasses.

Glasses are weird, you pay to see stuff other people can see for free. They're also annoying as the pandemic has proven again and again. Wearing masks was mandatory and apparently so was the fogging up of our glasses. But scientists may have discovered a way to stop this from happening once and for all. A team of researchers at one of Switzerland's top universities ETH Zurich have come up with a transparent nano-coating that can stop spectacles from fogging up in humid conditions. Also read | Alexa, Siri are helping users battle loneliness, making disabled people more independent: Survey This coating which is made using gold harnesses sunlight to heat up the glasses which then stops them from fogging. It doesn't need any batteries or other components. Its use is not just limited to spectacles but can also possibly be utilised in car windshields etc. However this is still under testing, but the researchers contend that the applications of this coating are endless. Also read | AI tool developed in Israel can predict heart failure weeks in advance "Our coating absorbs a large proportion of the infrared radiation, which causes it to heat up – by up to 8 degrees Celsius," explained ETH doctoral student Iwan Hächler, who as per Mirror UK was a driving force behind the development of this groundbreaking technology. The approach used by this technology differs from traditional anti-fog methods, which fulfil their purpose by coating surfaces with hydrophilic or water-attracting molecules, that cause an even spread of condensation. (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>Pope Francis has revealed that back in 2013 when a papal conclave elected him he had also signed a letter of resignation.&nbsp;As per Reuters, the reason behind this was so that the letter could be used if "someday" due to severe and permanent health problems he is unable to carry out his duties.</p>

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<p>Speaking to a Spanish newspaper ABC, he, however, commented that at the age of 86 except for a knee ailment he seems to be in good health.</p>

<p>Pope Francis said that he had shared the letter with the then Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone.</p>

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<p>"I have already signed my resignation. Tarcisio Bertone was Secretary of State. I signed it and I told him: 'In case of an impediment for medical reasons or whatever, here is my resignation'," said Francis.</p>

<p>Francis has long been an advocate of the establishment of an official norm for cases where an accident or health problems impede a Pope's work. He has also often said that he will resign if his health impaired him from running the 1.3 billion-member Roman Catholic Church.</p>

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<p>"You have it (the letter of resignation). I don't know to whom Cardinal Bertone may have given it, but I gave it to him when he was Secretary of State," said Francis adding that he was revealing the letter's existence for the first time in public.</p>

<p>He also added that he believed Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) and Pope Pius XII (1939-1958) who had both died while in office had signed similar resignation letters.&nbsp;</p>

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Pope Francis has revealed that back in 2013 when a papal conclave elected him he had also signed a letter of resignation. As per Reuters, the reason behind this was so that the letter could be used if "someday" due to severe and permanent health problems he is unable to carry out his duties.

Pope Francis has revealed that back in 2013 when a papal conclave elected him he had also signed a letter of resignation. As per Reuters, the reason behind this was so that the letter could be used if "someday" due to severe and permanent health problems he is unable to carry out his duties. Watch | Pope: Self defence is an expression of love towards homeland Speaking to a Spanish newspaper ABC, he, however, commented that at the age of 86 except for a knee ailment he seems to be in good health. Pope Francis said that he had shared the letter with the then Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Also read | Nostradamus predictions 2023: World War III, new scandalous Pope, economic collapse, Mars landing and more "I have already signed my resignation. Tarcisio Bertone was Secretary of State. I signed it and I told him: 'In case of an impediment for medical reasons or whatever, here is my resignation'," said Francis. Francis has long been an advocate of the establishment of an official norm for cases where an accident or health problems impede a Pope's work. He has also often said that he will resign if his health impaired him from running the 1.3 billion-member Roman Catholic Church. Also read | Pope Francis orders to return three Parthenon fragments to Greece "You have it (the letter of resignation). I don't know to whom Cardinal Bertone may have given it, but I gave it to him when he was Secretary of State," said Francis adding that he was revealing the letter's existence for the first time in public. He also added that he believed Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) and Pope Pius XII (1939-1958) who had both died while in office had signed similar resignation letters. (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>FIFA World Cup final is a global showstopper every four years. At the showpiece event's moments of reckoning such as the final match, cities worldwide wear flamboyant looks including the designated spots of big-screen celebrations. But in Qatar, the celebrations even outside the venues are not as flamboyant this time. The latest is the famous Kim Jong-un lookalike who expressed on social media that FIFA World Cup in Qatar has failed the vibe check from him as everyone around him is sober.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Howard, in earlier days of FIFA World Cup this month, shared videos of himself sarcastically “lobbying for North Korea 2030”. Howard’s North Korea filtered sarcasm has touched a chord with football fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Qatar, regular football fans have no access to alcohol at matches. Only spectators in the stadiums' high-end luxury suites have easy access to booze.</p>

<p>“I have been to the World Cup in Brazil and Russia, it was a blast,” Howard X, the Kim Jong-un lookalike said on Twitter on the evening before Argentina Vs. France FIFA World Cup final.</p>

<p>“This one in Qatar has a sterile vibe to it as everyone around me is sober. The only place that you can get a beer is a 20 minute walk from subway. One has to show (their) foreigner pass and go through airport style security,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Howard, in earlier days of FIFA World Cup this month, shared videos of himself sarcastically “lobbying for North Korea 2030”. Howard’s North Korea-filtered sarcasm has touched a chord with football fans both on and off the social media.</p>

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<p>Howard X, a music producer by profession, is an Australian citizen of Chinese descent. He is also an&nbsp;impersonator of Kim Jong-un, the North Korean dictator. Often, Howard has made it clear that he imitates the North Korean leader to satirise him, not to glorify him.</p>

<p>Among his numerous prank-filled appearances at global sports events, his visit to the North Korean cheerleaders on Valentine's Day at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in 2018 garnered global media attention.</p>

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FIFA World Cup final is a global showstopper every four years. At the showpiece event's moments of reckoning such as the final match, cities worldwide wear flamboyant looks including the designated spots of big-screen celebrations.

FIFA World Cup final is a global showstopper every four years. At the showpiece event's moments of reckoning such as the final match, cities worldwide wear flamboyant looks including the designated spots of big-screen celebrations. But in Qatar, the celebrations even outside the venues are not as flamboyant this time. The latest is the famous Kim Jong-un lookalike who expressed on social media that FIFA World Cup in Qatar has failed the vibe check from him as everyone around him is sober. Howard, in earlier days of FIFA World Cup this month, shared videos of himself sarcastically “lobbying for North Korea 2030”. Howard’s North Korea filtered sarcasm has touched a chord with football fans. ALSO READ - Kim Jong-Un lookalike set to make impression at Singapore summit In Qatar, regular football fans have no access to alcohol at matches. Only spectators in the stadiums' high-end luxury suites have easy access to booze. “I have been to the World Cup in Brazil and Russia, it was a blast,” Howard X, the Kim Jong-un lookalike said on Twitter on the evening before Argentina Vs. France FIFA World Cup final. “This one in Qatar has a sterile vibe to it as everyone around me is sober. The only place that you can get a beer is a 20 minute walk from subway. One has to show (their) foreigner pass and go through airport style security,” he said. Howard, in earlier days of FIFA World Cup this month, shared videos of himself sarcastically “lobbying for North Korea 2030”. Howard’s North Korea-filtered sarcasm has touched a chord with football fans both on and off the social media. WATCH - Kim Jong-un and Roderigo Duterte look-alikes take Hong Kong by storm × Howard X, a music producer by profession, is an Australian citizen of Chinese descent. He is also an impersonator of Kim Jong-un, the North Korean dictator. Often, Howard has made it clear that he imitates the North Korean leader to satirise him, not to glorify him. Among his numerous prank-filled appearances at global sports events, his visit to the North Korean cheerleaders on Valentine's Day at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in 2018 garnered global media attention. 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 12-year-old mountain lion, famous among residents of Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles had to be put down after being captured just days earlier.&nbsp;Named P-22, the ageing mountain lion has for a decade been living in the shadows of Hollywood Hills. As per California officials, he was euthanised on Saturday (December 16) due to severe health problems.</p>

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<p>The ageing feline was captured on December 12 following reports of uncharacteristic aggression due to which he had attacked and killed a chihuahua dog named Piper who along with his owner was out on a walk.</p>

<p>As per Reuters, there were also concerns about the animal's health as it was feared that he had been struck by a car. Additionally, P-22 was believed to be suffering from other health problems.</p>

<p>Officials at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said that the mountain lion was put to sleep at 9 am on Saturday.</p>

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<p>Before that tests were conducted to ascertain the extent of the damage he had suffered. They revealed "significant trauma to the mountain lion’s head, right eye and internal organs, confirming the suspicion of recent injury, such as a vehicle strike," said the officials.</p>

<p>He was also found to be suffering from irreversible kidney disease, chronic weight loss, extensive parasitic skin infection over his entire body and localized arthritis due to which "compassionate euthanasia under general anaesthesia" was recommended by the medical team at San Diego Zoo Safari Park.</p>

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A 12-year-old mountain lion, famous among residents of Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles had to be put down after being captured just days earlier. Named P-22, the ageing mountain lion has for a decade been living in the shadows of Hollywood Hills.

A 12-year-old mountain lion, famous among residents of Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles had to be put down after being captured just days earlier. Named P-22, the ageing mountain lion has for a decade been living in the shadows of Hollywood Hills. As per California officials, he was euthanised on Saturday (December 16) due to severe health problems. Also read | 'Brad Pitt' mountain lion that killed a chihuahua in Hollywood hills captured The ageing feline was captured on December 12 following reports of uncharacteristic aggression due to which he had attacked and killed a chihuahua dog named Piper who along with his owner was out on a walk. As per Reuters, there were also concerns about the animal's health as it was feared that he had been struck by a car. Additionally, P-22 was believed to be suffering from other health problems. Officials at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said that the mountain lion was put to sleep at 9 am on Saturday. Also read | Alexa, Siri are helping users battle loneliness, making disabled people more independent: Survey Before that tests were conducted to ascertain the extent of the damage he had suffered. They revealed "significant trauma to the mountain lion’s head, right eye and internal organs, confirming the suspicion of recent injury, such as a vehicle strike," said the officials. He was also found to be suffering from irreversible kidney disease, chronic weight loss, extensive parasitic skin infection over his entire body and localized arthritis due to which "compassionate euthanasia under general anaesthesia" was recommended by the medical team at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. (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 the Indian region of Greater&nbsp;Noida, a dog owner was kidnapped because the kidnappers liked his pet dog. The dog owner was allegedly kidnapped and taken to Aligarh in a Mahindra Scorpio. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in the Alpha 2 neighbourhood of the Beta 2 police station.</p>

<p>Rahul, a resident of Greater&nbsp;Noida, claims that his brother Shubham, who owns a Dogo Argentino dog, was out for a walk when three attackers arrived in their Scorpio car, revealed their interest in the dog, and demanded that the dog must be given to them. When Shubham refused, the three began to argue and demanded that the dog should&nbsp;be taken at any cost.</p>

<p>As the argument heated up, Rahul arrived and attempted to de-escalate it. After both brothers refused to give up their dog, the attackers pulled out pistols, kidnapped Rahul, and fled. The accused then called Shubham and demanded the&nbsp;ransom for his dog.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shubham refused to give in to the kidnappers' demands. Fearing the police, the kidnappers abandoned Rahul in the middle of the road in Aligarh around 2 a.m. Rahul eventually arrived in Greater Noida in the morning and filed a written complaint against the three at the Beta 2 police station.</p>

<p>The three accused were Vishal, Lalit, and Monty, all of them are from the Aligarh region of Uttar Pradesh. The police launched an investigation in response to the complaint. Beta 2 police station informed Anjani Singh, the head of the police station, that a case of kidnapping of a young man had surfaced. Based on the victim's complaint, a case has been filed against the three accused, the three men who fled are currently being searched and will be apprehended shortly.</p>


In the Indian region of Greater Noida, a dog owner was kidnapped because the kidnappers liked his pet dog. The dog owner was allegedly kidnapped and taken to Aligarh in a Mahindra Scorpio.

In the Indian region of Greater Noida, a dog owner was kidnapped because the kidnappers liked his pet dog. The dog owner was allegedly kidnapped and taken to Aligarh in a Mahindra Scorpio. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in the Alpha 2 neighbourhood of the Beta 2 police station. Rahul, a resident of Greater Noida, claims that his brother Shubham, who owns a Dogo Argentino dog, was out for a walk when three attackers arrived in their Scorpio car, revealed their interest in the dog, and demanded that the dog must be given to them. When Shubham refused, the three began to argue and demanded that the dog should be taken at any cost. As the argument heated up, Rahul arrived and attempted to de-escalate it. After both brothers refused to give up their dog, the attackers pulled out pistols, kidnapped Rahul, and fled. The accused then called Shubham and demanded the ransom for his dog. Shubham refused to give in to the kidnappers' demands. Fearing the police, the kidnappers abandoned Rahul in the middle of the road in Aligarh around 2 a.m. Rahul eventually arrived in Greater Noida in the morning and filed a written complaint against the three at the Beta 2 police station. The three accused were Vishal, Lalit, and Monty, all of them are from the Aligarh region of Uttar Pradesh. The police launched an investigation in response to the complaint. Beta 2 police station informed Anjani Singh, the head of the police station, that a case of kidnapping of a young man had surfaced. Based on the victim's complaint, a case has been filed against the three accused, the three men who fled are currently being searched and will be apprehended shortly.

We want DOG, not money: Three men kidnapped dog owner in ransom for his Dogo Argentino dog

<p>The website Dictionary.com has announced ‘woman’ as its Word of the Year for 2022 since according to them it “continues to be a source of intense personal importance and societal debate”. In a statement, the website also said that the searches for the word “spiked significantly” several times during separate high-profile events.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our selection of woman…reflects how the intersection of gender, identity, and language dominates the current cultural conversation and shapes much of our work as a dictionary,” said the statement. Furthermore, the site also witnessed a noticeable increase in people looking for the definition of ‘woman.’</p>

<p>Dictionary.com, which defines&nbsp;‘woman’ as “an adult female person”, said that the searches for the word at one point increased by more than 1,400 per cent which is a significant leap for such a common word. This resulted in double the typical annual search volume for the word overall.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The biggest spike was noted at the end of March after Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing who went on to become the first Black woman in the United States supreme court. This was attributed to one of the questions asked by a Republican senator, Marsha Blackburn, “Can you provide a definition for the word woman?”, to which Jackson had responded by saying, “No, I can’t”.&nbsp;<br />
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Furthermore, significant increases in searches were also noted when the US supreme court’s draft opinion to overturn Roe v Wade leaked in May. The trend continued till July when the court formally ruled on overturning Roe and thereby revoking the constitutional right to abortion in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Unsurprisingly, it resulted in both polarization and galvanization. That dynamic played out in November’s midterm elections, which upended trends and expectations,” said the website. It added, “The outcome has been attributed in part to an electorate, and particularly women, voting in reaction to the Dobbs ruling.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The statement also listed other significant events when the searches for the word spiked, this included, the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September which prompted, “discussion and debate about the life and the legacy of the woman who became one of the world’s longest reigning monarchs.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, key moments also included freedom protests led by women in Iran following the 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini's death who was allegedly in the custody of the government’s morality police. The statement also attributed the tennis player Serena William’s retirement announcement; ongoing debates about transgender athletes; WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest and subsequent release as some of the key events.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dictionary.com also shortlisted words like inflation, quiet quitting, democracy, Wordle and the Ukraine flag emoji for this year’s word of the year. In 2021, the website made ‘allyship’ its word of the year which was preceded by ‘pandemic’ in 2020 and ‘existential’ in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

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The website Dictionary.com has announced ‘woman’ as its Word of the Year for 2022 since according to them it “continues to be a source of intense personal importance and societal debate”.

The website Dictionary.com has announced ‘woman’ as its Word of the Year for 2022 since according to them it “continues to be a source of intense personal importance and societal debate”. In a statement, the website also said that the searches for the word “spiked significantly” several times during separate high-profile events. “Our selection of woman…reflects how the intersection of gender, identity, and language dominates the current cultural conversation and shapes much of our work as a dictionary,” said the statement. Furthermore, the site also witnessed a noticeable increase in people looking for the definition of ‘woman.’ Dictionary.com, which defines ‘woman’ as “an adult female person”, said that the searches for the word at one point increased by more than 1,400 per cent which is a significant leap for such a common word. This resulted in double the typical annual search volume for the word overall. ALSO READ | 'Goblin mode': What does the Oxford word of the year mean? The biggest spike was noted at the end of March after Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing who went on to become the first Black woman in the United States supreme court. This was attributed to one of the questions asked by a Republican senator, Marsha Blackburn, “Can you provide a definition for the word woman?”, to which Jackson had responded by saying, “No, I can’t”. Furthermore, significant increases in searches were also noted when the US supreme court’s draft opinion to overturn Roe v Wade leaked in May. The trend continued till July when the court formally ruled on overturning Roe and thereby revoking the constitutional right to abortion in the country. “Unsurprisingly, it resulted in both polarization and galvanization. That dynamic played out in November’s midterm elections, which upended trends and expectations,” said the website. It added, “The outcome has been attributed in part to an electorate, and particularly women, voting in reaction to the Dobbs ruling.” ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Gaslighting is the word of the year The statement also listed other significant events when the searches for the word spiked, this included, the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September which prompted, “discussion and debate about the life and the legacy of the woman who became one of the world’s longest reigning monarchs.” Additionally, key moments also included freedom protests led by women in Iran following the 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini's death who was allegedly in the custody of the government’s morality police. The statement also attributed the tennis player Serena William’s retirement announcement; ongoing debates about transgender athletes; WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest and subsequent release as some of the key events. ALSO READ | Collins Dictionary makes NFT its word of the year Dictionary.com also shortlisted words like inflation, quiet quitting, democracy, Wordle and the Ukraine flag emoji for this year’s word of the year. In 2021, the website made ‘allyship’ its word of the year which was preceded by ‘pandemic’ in 2020 and ‘existential’ in 2019. 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>United States prosecutors on Wednesday charged eight social media influencers with fraud over the allegations of illegally pushing stocks on novice traders via Twitter and Discord.&nbsp;Reportedly, the individuals ripped off about $114 million of unsuspecting followers by purporting to be successful traders on the social media platforms.</p>

<p>As per an AFP report, prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas said that the accused were engaged in a so-called "pump and dump" scheme in which they would hype particular stocks to their followers with the intent of dumping them once prices jump.</p>

<p>The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as per Reuters report, said that it has filed civil charges against the defendants, claiming that seven of them used Discord and Twitter to boost stocks. The eighth&nbsp;one has been charged with aiding and abetting the scheme via a podcast he ran.</p>

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<p>Investigators said that the influencers mainly focused on penny stocks.</p>

<p>As per Forbes, penny stocks "are shares of publicly-listed companies that have a very low price value" that generally trade at really low prices of a dollar or less. Most of these shares were in companies with a market capitalisation of less than $100 million.</p>

<p>Mitchell Hennessey of Hoboken, New Jersey, Texas residents Edward Constantinescu, Perry Matlock, John Rybarczyk and Dan Knight, along with California residents Gary Deel and Tom Cooperman, Stefan Hrvatin of Miami have&nbsp;been named as the defendants.</p>

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<p>Of these Matlock has pleaded not guilty.</p>

<p>Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite of the Justice Department's Criminal Division said that "Securities fraud victimises innocent investors and undermines the integrity of our public markets."</p>

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United States prosecutors on Wednesday charged eight social media influencers with fraud over the allegations of illegally pushing stocks on novice traders via Twitter and Discord.

United States prosecutors on Wednesday charged eight social media influencers with fraud over the allegations of illegally pushing stocks on novice traders via Twitter and Discord. Reportedly, the individuals ripped off about $114 million of unsuspecting followers by purporting to be successful traders on the social media platforms. As per an AFP report, prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas said that the accused were engaged in a so-called "pump and dump" scheme in which they would hype particular stocks to their followers with the intent of dumping them once prices jump. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as per Reuters report, said that it has filed civil charges against the defendants, claiming that seven of them used Discord and Twitter to boost stocks. The eighth one has been charged with aiding and abetting the scheme via a podcast he ran. Also read | US Federal Reserve raises interest rate for 7th time this year: Here’s what it means Investigators said that the influencers mainly focused on penny stocks. As per Forbes, penny stocks "are shares of publicly-listed companies that have a very low price value" that generally trade at really low prices of a dollar or less. Most of these shares were in companies with a market capitalisation of less than $100 million. Mitchell Hennessey of Hoboken, New Jersey, Texas residents Edward Constantinescu, Perry Matlock, John Rybarczyk and Dan Knight, along with California residents Gary Deel and Tom Cooperman, Stefan Hrvatin of Miami have been named as the defendants. Also read | Twitter has stopped paying office rent, considers not paying severance to fired employees: Report Of these Matlock has pleaded not guilty. Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite of the Justice Department's Criminal Division said that "Securities fraud victimises innocent investors and undermines the integrity of our public markets." (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>As India-China tensions flared up once again with skirmishes along Line of Actual Control in Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India, a video is doing the rounds online, purportedly showing a scuffle between the troops from two sides.</p>

<p>The video, showing a fierce fight, is from the Yangtze area of Arunachal Pradesh near the Line of Actual Control. The timeline is reported to be at least a year old. However, Yangtze falls in the same Tawang sector where the December 9 skirmish took place between the troops of two nuclear-armed Asian giants.</p>

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<p>The video shows the Indian soldiers reversing efforts by Chinese troops to breach Indian defences at established positions. The Indian soldiers are seen violently clashing with and beating up Chinese soldiers who are trying to cross over.</p>

<p>"Hit them so hard, they won’t come back," an Indian troop member can be heard saying so in Punjabi.</p>

<p>"Hit them on the head... Give it back to them...Chase them away," they shout.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian soldiers are shown striking Chinese soldiers with batons and using fists to successfully prevent the Chinese from advancing.</p>

<p>The video has gone viral after the revelation of December 9 Tawang skirmish between Indian and Chinese troops.</p>

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<p>In parliament this week, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed an effort by China to intrude into Indian territory in Tawang on December 9. "Chinese troops tried to transgress the LAC in Yangtse, Tawang, and unilaterally change the status quo," Rajnath Singh said.</p>

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<p>There was a physical fight between the two sides but Indian soldiers "compelled the Chinese soldiers to return to their posts", pushing back in a "firm and resolute manner", Rajnath Singh added.</p>

<p>He said there were "minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides" and the two sides "immediately disengaged from the area".</p>

<p>The India-China ties began plunging to their lowest after the Galwan incident of June 2020. The standoff along Line of Actual Control (LAC) at two friction points continues despite months of multiple-rounds of Corps-Commander-level discussions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unresolved border between India and China runs for over 3400 kms and has at least 25 points of dispute, and is referred to as Line of Actual Control. Yangtse too is reported to be a repeated target by the Chinese for intrusion attempts.&nbsp;</p>

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As India-China tensions flared up once again with skirmishes along Line of Actual Control in Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India, a video is doing the rounds online, purportedly showing a scuffle between the troops from two sides.

As India-China tensions flared up once again with skirmishes along Line of Actual Control in Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India, a video is doing the rounds online, purportedly showing a scuffle between the troops from two sides. The video, showing a fierce fight, is from the Yangtze area of Arunachal Pradesh near the Line of Actual Control. The timeline is reported to be at least a year old. However, Yangtze falls in the same Tawang sector where the December 9 skirmish took place between the troops of two nuclear-armed Asian giants. WATCH | India-China Clash: Faceoff between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal's Tawang × The video shows the Indian soldiers reversing efforts by Chinese troops to breach Indian defences at established positions. The Indian soldiers are seen violently clashing with and beating up Chinese soldiers who are trying to cross over. "Hit them so hard, they won’t come back," an Indian troop member can be heard saying so in Punjabi. "Hit them on the head... Give it back to them...Chase them away," they shout. Indian soldiers are shown striking Chinese soldiers with batons and using fists to successfully prevent the Chinese from advancing. The video has gone viral after the revelation of December 9 Tawang skirmish between Indian and Chinese troops. The viral video of India China face off is old. Yangtse area during this time of year is covered with snow. But video gives a fair insight of what is a face off. The audio in the video from Indian side is in Punjabi saying, "they won't be back again" (after the beating) pic.twitter.com/ZYzKv9Flqw — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) December 13, 2022 × In parliament this week, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed an effort by China to intrude into Indian territory in Tawang on December 9. "Chinese troops tried to transgress the LAC in Yangtse, Tawang, and unilaterally change the status quo," Rajnath Singh said. WATCH | 'PLA troops tried to change status quo in Tawang', says Rajnath Singh There was a physical fight between the two sides but Indian soldiers "compelled the Chinese soldiers to return to their posts", pushing back in a "firm and resolute manner", Rajnath Singh added. He said there were "minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides" and the two sides "immediately disengaged from the area". The India-China ties began plunging to their lowest after the Galwan incident of June 2020. The standoff along Line of Actual Control (LAC) at two friction points continues despite months of multiple-rounds of Corps-Commander-level discussions. The unresolved border between India and China runs for over 3400 kms and has at least 25 points of dispute, and is referred to as Line of Actual Control. Yangtse too is reported to be a repeated target by the Chinese for intrusion attempts. 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>Swedish media recently gave an update on the five chimpanzees that&nbsp;escaped their enclosure at Furuviksparken zoo.&nbsp;Three chimpanzees were shot dead, the fourth one is injured and the fifth one returned to the zoo on its own.&nbsp;Speaking to SVT, a police spokesman on Wednesday said, "They are very strong animals and absolutely not domestciated." He added that it had been the zoo's decision to shoot the four chimpanzees due to danger to the public, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To defend the zoo's decision, Annike Troselius, a spokesperson, said that the animals had to be put down because there was not enough tranquiliser&nbsp;to subdue all of them.</p>

<p>She said that the zoo workers are not allowed to work in close with the chimpanzees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Visitors and journalists present at the site were urged to get back to their cars, close their windows and go back home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The zoo further urged residents to stay indoors, lock their doors and windows and avoid going out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Troselius added, "We have to be sure the last chimpanzees are actually in the enclosure, and this must be done with great care." She said that this is an ongoing event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Swedish zoo is currently closed and investigating how the animals were able to escape. It is the only primate research centre in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Troselius said, "We are taking this very seriously indeed. Safety is very important to us and our first focus is to make sure no one gets hurt. Then of course we will investigate this so that it can never happen again."</p>

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Swedish media recently gave an update on the five chimpanzees that escaped their enclosure at Furuviksparken zoo. Three chimpanzees were shot dead, the fourth one is injured and the fifth one returned to the zoo on its own.

Swedish media recently gave an update on the five chimpanzees that escaped their enclosure at Furuviksparken zoo. Three chimpanzees were shot dead, the fourth one is injured and the fifth one returned to the zoo on its own. Speaking to SVT, a police spokesman on Wednesday said, "They are very strong animals and absolutely not domestciated." He added that it had been the zoo's decision to shoot the four chimpanzees due to danger to the public, the Guardian reported. Also read | Chimpanzees show objects to others, just like humans to simply grab attention: Study To defend the zoo's decision, Annike Troselius, a spokesperson, said that the animals had to be put down because there was not enough tranquiliser to subdue all of them. She said that the zoo workers are not allowed to work in close with the chimpanzees. Visitors and journalists present at the site were urged to get back to their cars, close their windows and go back home. The zoo further urged residents to stay indoors, lock their doors and windows and avoid going out. Also read | This country became the first in the world to give legal rights to wild animals Troselius added, "We have to be sure the last chimpanzees are actually in the enclosure, and this must be done with great care." She said that this is an ongoing event. The Swedish zoo is currently closed and investigating how the animals were able to escape. It is the only primate research centre in the region. Troselius said, "We are taking this very seriously indeed. Safety is very important to us and our first focus is to make sure no one gets hurt. Then of course we will investigate this so that it can never happen again." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In a fun video, TikTok star Khaby Lame collaborated with Indian actor Sonu Sood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Khaby’s style, the video has no dialogue and only some funny scenes as the two can be seen engaged in stealing one another’s drink.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Senegalese-Italian comedian shared the video on his Instagram and wrote: "When Sonu's straw steals the spotlight #learnfromkhaby #learnwithinstagram #india @sonu_sood".</p>

<p>Fans engaged with Khaby and Sonu on the Instagram video as they loved their collaboration and asked for more. In the video, Sonu Sood can be seen pouring juice for Khaby and himself. He pours more for Khaby and leaves only some for himself. When Khaby tries to take the glass with less juice, Sonu becomes all altruistic and offers the one with more juice to the TikTok star. Then comes the twist when Khaby reaches for Sonu’s straw and finishes off all juice in his glass, leaving barely anything for Sonu.&nbsp;</p>

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In a fun video, TikTok star Khaby Lame collaborated with Indian actor Sonu Sood. In Khaby’s style, the video has no dialogue and only some funny scenes as the two can be seen engaged in stealing one another’s drink.

In a fun video, TikTok star Khaby Lame collaborated with Indian actor Sonu Sood. In Khaby’s style, the video has no dialogue and only some funny scenes as the two can be seen engaged in stealing one another’s drink. The Senegalese-Italian comedian shared the video on his Instagram and wrote: "When Sonu's straw steals the spotlight #learnfromkhaby #learnwithinstagram #india @sonu_sood". Fans engaged with Khaby and Sonu on the Instagram video as they loved their collaboration and asked for more. In the video, Sonu Sood can be seen pouring juice for Khaby and himself. He pours more for Khaby and leaves only some for himself. When Khaby tries to take the glass with less juice, Sonu becomes all altruistic and offers the one with more juice to the TikTok star. Then comes the twist when Khaby reaches for Sonu’s straw and finishes off all juice in his glass, leaving barely anything for Sonu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Khaby Lame (@khaby00) × On the work front, Sonu last appeared in the Akshay Kumar-starrer, ‘Samrat Prithviraj’. He is set to appear in the Tamil film ‘Thamilarasan’ next. He also has Abhinandan Gupta's action-drama ‘Fateh’.

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<p>A short concept video by Berlin-based Hashem Al-Ghaili, a filmmaker and biotechnologist has been making rounds on social media talking about how artificial wombs could be a “safe and pain-free alternative” to have babies in the future. Al-Ghaili came up with the idea of an EctoLife Artificial Womb Facility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, the video also shows how the “world’s first artificial womb facility” which is still just a concept, allows parents to produce a customised baby which could be “reinventing evolution” by growing up to 30,000 babies in a year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Ectolife allows infertile couples to conceive a baby and become the true parents of their own offspring. It is a perfect solution for women who had their uterus surgically removed due to cancer or other complications,” said the voiceover of the almost nine-minute animated video.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Based on five decades of what the filmmaker calls “groundbreaking scientific research” by scientists across the world, the video claims that it is aimed to help countries that are suffering from a decline in population giving the example of Japan, Bulgaria, and South Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the video, the facility will run on renewable energy and house 75 labs, each equipped with up to 400 “growth pods”. The pods would be designed to replicate the environment inside a mother’s womb, in addition to the number of sensors and scanners to monitor the baby’s growth the data for which would be accessible to parents on their phones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, the growth pod and constant monitoring of the baby would also allow parents to know about any potential genetic abnormalities, said the video. However, before the artificial womb, the video shows that an IVF would be carried out by using the sperm and egg to create and then select the most genetically superior embryo.&nbsp;</p>

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The short film also shows how parents with an “elite package” will be able to genetically engineer “any trait” of their child from their hair colour, height, skin tone, and eye colour to even eliminating inherited genetic diseases and increasing their intelligence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“You can edit any trait of your baby through a wide range of over 300 genes”, said the video. The babies would be taken out with a push of a button, with EctoLife providing a “safe and pain-free alternative”. Furthermore, it also said that with their miniaturised version of the product parents would be able to incubate their baby at home.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Understandably the video has received some mixed reactions, ranging from “insane” to “appalled” and “totally crazy”. The video has garnered 505,753 views on Youtube since it was first posted on December 9.&nbsp;</p>

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A short concept video by Berlin-based Hashem Al-Ghaili, a filmmaker and biotechnologist has been making rounds on social media talking about how artificial wombs could be a “safe and pain-free alternative” to have babies in the future.

A short concept video by Berlin-based Hashem Al-Ghaili, a filmmaker and biotechnologist has been making rounds on social media talking about how artificial wombs could be a “safe and pain-free alternative” to have babies in the future. Al-Ghaili came up with the idea of an EctoLife Artificial Womb Facility. Additionally, the video also shows how the “world’s first artificial womb facility” which is still just a concept, allows parents to produce a customised baby which could be “reinventing evolution” by growing up to 30,000 babies in a year. “Ectolife allows infertile couples to conceive a baby and become the true parents of their own offspring. It is a perfect solution for women who had their uterus surgically removed due to cancer or other complications,” said the voiceover of the almost nine-minute animated video. ALSO READ | Japan sees record-breaking fall in birth rate. Was Elon Musk right, will the country 'cease to exist'? Based on five decades of what the filmmaker calls “groundbreaking scientific research” by scientists across the world, the video claims that it is aimed to help countries that are suffering from a decline in population giving the example of Japan, Bulgaria, and South Korea. According to the video, the facility will run on renewable energy and house 75 labs, each equipped with up to 400 “growth pods”. The pods would be designed to replicate the environment inside a mother’s womb, in addition to the number of sensors and scanners to monitor the baby’s growth the data for which would be accessible to parents on their phones. Furthermore, the growth pod and constant monitoring of the baby would also allow parents to know about any potential genetic abnormalities, said the video. However, before the artificial womb, the video shows that an IVF would be carried out by using the sperm and egg to create and then select the most genetically superior embryo. ALSO WATCH | World's first 'artificial womb facility’ for 30,000 babies! The short film also shows how parents with an “elite package” will be able to genetically engineer “any trait” of their child from their hair colour, height, skin tone, and eye colour to even eliminating inherited genetic diseases and increasing their intelligence. “You can edit any trait of your baby through a wide range of over 300 genes”, said the video. The babies would be taken out with a push of a button, with EctoLife providing a “safe and pain-free alternative”. Furthermore, it also said that with their miniaturised version of the product parents would be able to incubate their baby at home. ALSO READ | To tackle declining birth rate, Chinese editorial tells Communist members to have ‘at least 3 kids’ Understandably the video has received some mixed reactions, ranging from “insane” to “appalled” and “totally crazy”. The video has garnered 505,753 views on Youtube since it was first posted on December 9. 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>Have you ever been the lucky commoner contacted by a Nigerian prince? You know, the email from royalty asking the common man for a small help. I'm sure we all have gotten that email scam message. Now, the internet is asking if the infamous Nigerian princes are actually Norwegian or from "Norgeria".</p>

<p>Confused? Well, a recent error by Elon Musk's Twitter has given rise to some pretty hilarious tweets. Recently, the Scandinavian country and some of its top officials found themselves listed as Nigerian government organisations and/or officials.</p>

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<p>For several hours on Tuesday Norwegian senior-most politicians and institutions were presented as being from the African country. Certified accounts of Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt and her ministry were among those displaying this error.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a cheeky post to Twitter, the nation's foreign ministry wrote "Dear @TwitterSupport, as much as we enjoy our excellent bilateral relations and close alphabetical vicinity with Nigeria, we would much appreciate if you could label us as Norway," along with a winking emoji.</p>

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<p>Twitter rectified the error after four hours, and in the meantime, netizens had fun floating new names for the country combination and floating some witty conspiracy theories.</p>

<p>"So it's actually been Norwegians all along that keep sending everyone those letters about a dead prince and advance fees," wrote one user poking fun at the fraudulent "Nigeria letters".</p>

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<p>"I received an e-mail saying I needed to send my bank account number to receive money from a benefactor. I am confused now was that coming from Norway or Nigeria?" said one user as another shared the apt Spider-Man Pointing at Spider-Man meme.</p>

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<p>"Well if 1/5th of Americans can’t find US on a map, what hope does Norway have?" wrote another.</p>

<p>"Norgeria?" mused one, while yet another declared that "Nogeria has been born".</p>

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Have you ever been the lucky commoner contacted by a Nigerian prince? You know, the email from royalty asking the common man for a small help. I'm sure we all have gotten that email scam message.

Have you ever been the lucky commoner contacted by a Nigerian prince? You know, the email from royalty asking the common man for a small help. I'm sure we all have gotten that email scam message. Now, the internet is asking if the infamous Nigerian princes are actually Norwegian or from "Norgeria". Confused? Well, a recent error by Elon Musk's Twitter has given rise to some pretty hilarious tweets. Recently, the Scandinavian country and some of its top officials found themselves listed as Nigerian government organisations and/or officials. Watch | Twitter Files 4.0 reveal how executives changed policies to permanently ban Trump For several hours on Tuesday Norwegian senior-most politicians and institutions were presented as being from the African country. Certified accounts of Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt and her ministry were among those displaying this error. In a cheeky post to Twitter, the nation's foreign ministry wrote "Dear @TwitterSupport, as much as we enjoy our excellent bilateral relations and close alphabetical vicinity with Nigeria, we would much appreciate if you could label us as Norway," along with a winking emoji. Dear @TwitterSupport, as much as we enjoy our excellent bilateral relations and close alphabetical vicinity with Nigeria, we would much appreciate if you could label us as Norway😉 P.S. That also goes for Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore and Foreign Minister @AHuitfeldt 🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/wr6cb3yv2W — Norway MFA (@NorwayMFA) December 13, 2022 × Also read | 'My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci': Elon Musk takes a dig at US' top infectious disease expert Twitter rectified the error after four hours, and in the meantime, netizens had fun floating new names for the country combination and floating some witty conspiracy theories. "So it's actually been Norwegians all along that keep sending everyone those letters about a dead prince and advance fees," wrote one user poking fun at the fraudulent "Nigeria letters". Also read | Elon Musk met with 'crowd of boos' at Dave Chapelle show on eve of Twitter blue relaunch. Watch! "I received an e-mail saying I needed to send my bank account number to receive money from a benefactor. I am confused now was that coming from Norway or Nigeria?" said one user as another shared the apt Spider-Man Pointing at Spider-Man meme. Twitter said Norway and Nigeria... pic.twitter.com/itccETxEZE — Edward Israel-Ayide (@wildeyeq) December 13, 2022 × "Well if 1/5th of Americans can’t find US on a map, what hope does Norway have?" wrote another. "Norgeria?" mused one, while yet another declared that "Nogeria has been born". 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>California's famous mountain lion P-22, often referred to as 'Brad Pitt' due to his good looks and easygoing attitude, has been captured to and tranquilised weeks after it attacked and killed a leashed chihuahua dog in Hollywood hills.</p>

<p>About four weeks back a video of the violent incident had gone viral on social video. As per KTLA, the tiny dog named Piper along with another canine was out on a leashed walk with its owner when the mountain lion attacked it. Piper was grievously injured and did not survive the attack.</p>

<p>The wild cat P22 is reportedly around 12 years old and is famous for roaming through residential areas. The male feline has been captured on CCTV frequently but his recent "agitated" behaviour&nbsp;is new and had alarmed the authorities.</p>

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<p>"P-22 is a remarkably old cat in the wild and, after being deemed responsible for killing a leashed pet last month, may be exhibiting signs of distress," said the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The average lifespan of these large felines in the wild is around 10 years.</p>

<p>On Monday, Fish and Wildlife Department officers rang the bell at Sarah Picchi, a Los Feliz resident's house, &nbsp;and informed her "You have a lion in your back yard".</p>

<p>Talking to Los Angeles Times, Pichi revealed that the lion was tranquilised on Monday morning.</p>

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<p>Officials said that the ageing mountain lion is in stable condition after being sedated. A celebrity in his own right, P-22 as per BBC is the oldest Southern California cougar to be studied.</p>

<p>P-22's future remains unknown, the Fish and Wildlife Department has said that it would "determine the best next steps for the animal while also prioritising the safety of surrounding communities".</p>

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California's famous mountain lion P-22, often referred to as 'Brad Pitt' due to his good looks and easygoing attitude, has been captured to and tranquilised weeks after it attacked and killed a leashed chihuahua dog in Hollywood hills.

California's famous mountain lion P-22, often referred to as 'Brad Pitt' due to his good looks and easygoing attitude, has been captured to and tranquilised weeks after it attacked and killed a leashed chihuahua dog in Hollywood hills. About four weeks back a video of the violent incident had gone viral on social video. As per KTLA, the tiny dog named Piper along with another canine was out on a leashed walk with its owner when the mountain lion attacked it. Piper was grievously injured and did not survive the attack. The wild cat P22 is reportedly around 12 years old and is famous for roaming through residential areas. The male feline has been captured on CCTV frequently but his recent "agitated" behaviour is new and had alarmed the authorities. Also read | Alexa, Siri are helping users battle loneliness, making disabled people more independent: Survey "P-22 is a remarkably old cat in the wild and, after being deemed responsible for killing a leashed pet last month, may be exhibiting signs of distress," said the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The average lifespan of these large felines in the wild is around 10 years. On Monday, Fish and Wildlife Department officers rang the bell at Sarah Picchi, a Los Feliz resident's house, and informed her "You have a lion in your back yard". Talking to Los Angeles Times, Pichi revealed that the lion was tranquilised on Monday morning. Also read | Snakes have clitorises, claim scientists in new research slamming all taboos around female genitalia Officials said that the ageing mountain lion is in stable condition after being sedated. A celebrity in his own right, P-22 as per BBC is the oldest Southern California cougar to be studied. P-22's future remains unknown, the Fish and Wildlife Department has said that it would "determine the best next steps for the animal while also prioritising the safety of surrounding communities". (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 a gap of seven decades, a 90-year-old woman in the US has finally received her Bachelor of General Studies degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU).</p>

<p>Joyce DeFauw, then Joyce Viola Kane, began her studies in 1951, intending to major in home economics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the university's press release, Joyce said she went to college for three and a half years. She&nbsp;later met a man in church and got married.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She married Don Freeman Sr. in 1955 and had three children. Her husband later died. She later remarried Roy DeFauq and had six children together.</p>

<p>As per a tweet by the NIU, in 2019, DeFauw returend to the university with her original black and white student ID after her family motivated her to complete her degree through online classes.</p>

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<p>She added, "People see things in you that you don't see in yourself. I feel these people had faith in me, and I can only give thanks."&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of her granddaughters who is also an alumnus of NIU told CNN that when she thought of completing her education, the family reacted "why not", instead of "why."</p>

<p>In the end, she said, "I've learned that I can do things I never thought I could do, with the help of others. You can never quit learning."</p>

<p>Currently, Joyce&nbsp;is a mother of nine,&nbsp;grandmother to 19 and great-grandmother to 24.&nbsp;</p>

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After a gap of seven decades, a 90-year-old woman in the US has finally received her Bachelor of General Studies degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU). Joyce DeFauw, then Joyce Viola Kane, began her studies in 1951, intending to major in home economics.

After a gap of seven decades, a 90-year-old woman in the US has finally received her Bachelor of General Studies degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU). Joyce DeFauw, then Joyce Viola Kane, began her studies in 1951, intending to major in home economics. As per the university's press release, Joyce said she went to college for three and a half years. She later met a man in church and got married. Also read | Two dogs gifted by Kim Jong Un to South Korea end up in zoo. Here's why She married Don Freeman Sr. in 1955 and had three children. Her husband later died. She later remarried Roy DeFauq and had six children together. As per a tweet by the NIU, in 2019, DeFauw returend to the university with her original black and white student ID after her family motivated her to complete her degree through online classes. Returning to NIU in 2019 with her original 1951 student ID in hand, 90yo Joyce DeFauw will walk the stage at this weekend’s commencement, earning her degree seven decades in the making. For more of Grandma Joyce’s inspiring story, visit: https://t.co/nFhsD9YydE#HuskiePride pic.twitter.com/qEifAQeCjS — NIU (@NIUlive) December 5, 2022 × She added, "People see things in you that you don't see in yourself. I feel these people had faith in me, and I can only give thanks." One of her granddaughters who is also an alumnus of NIU told CNN that when she thought of completing her education, the family reacted "why not", instead of "why." In the end, she said, "I've learned that I can do things I never thought I could do, with the help of others. You can never quit learning." Currently, Joyce is a mother of nine, grandmother to 19 and great-grandmother to 24. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

90-year-old woman graduates from US university after dropping out in 1951

As temperatures fall to -17C, Britain prepares for the 'big refreeze'

<p>The Sambhaji Brigade, a predominant Maratha organisation, and several other organisations and Opposition parties have called for a bandh in Pune under the banner of 'Sarvdharmiya Shivpremi Punekar.' They called for the bandh in response to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's comments about Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.</p>

<p>The Federation of Traders Associations of Pune (FATP) president, Fatehchand Ranka, stated that the office-bearers of the three parties and the Smabhaji Brigade had appealed to the traders' body to support the bandh called to condemn the governor's statements. "Following these parties' appeal, an internal meeting of all federation members was held, and it was decided to support the bandh by keeping the shops closed until 3 p.m. on Tuesday," Ranka said. Last month, governor Koshyari sparked outrage by referring to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as an "icon of olden times."</p>

<h2><strong>What’s open in Pune today?</strong></h2>

<p>1. Grocery stores, milk shops, and bakeries are allowed to open till 10 am on Tuesday in Pune<br />
2. Petrol pumps and CNG pumps will remain operational in Pune<br />
3. Essential medical shops will be open throughout the day</p>

<h2><strong>What’s closed in Pune today?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>1. Shops including groceries, bakeries will be closed between 10 am to 3 pm in Pune on Tuesday (13 December)<br />
2. Other clothing stores and shops which support the bandh will remain closed till 3 pm</p>


The Sambhaji Brigade, a predominant Maratha organisation, and several other organisations and Opposition parties have called for a bandh in Pune under the banner of 'Sarvdharmiya Shivpremi Punekar.

The Sambhaji Brigade, a predominant Maratha organisation, and several other organisations and Opposition parties have called for a bandh in Pune under the banner of 'Sarvdharmiya Shivpremi Punekar.' They called for the bandh in response to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's comments about Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The Federation of Traders Associations of Pune (FATP) president, Fatehchand Ranka, stated that the office-bearers of the three parties and the Smabhaji Brigade had appealed to the traders' body to support the bandh called to condemn the governor's statements. "Following these parties' appeal, an internal meeting of all federation members was held, and it was decided to support the bandh by keeping the shops closed until 3 p.m. on Tuesday," Ranka said. Last month, governor Koshyari sparked outrage by referring to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as an "icon of olden times." What’s open in Pune today? 1. Grocery stores, milk shops, and bakeries are allowed to open till 10 am on Tuesday in Pune 2. Petrol pumps and CNG pumps will remain operational in Pune 3. Essential medical shops will be open throughout the day What’s closed in Pune today? 1. Shops including groceries, bakeries will be closed between 10 am to 3 pm in Pune on Tuesday (13 December) 2. Other clothing stores and shops which support the bandh will remain closed till 3 pm

Schools, buses, shops are closed today in Pune? Why is it happening?

<p>Elon Musk is no stranger to controversies or making news and the Twitter CEO has done it again.</p>

<p>On Sunday, the "world's richest person" as he was introduced, took the stage at a Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco. The controversial billionaire took the stage yelling Chappelle’s famous Rick James impression: "I’m rich, b***h" reports CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as the much-coveted Twitter blue subscription service has been announced for the third time. Maybe, this was the announcement Musk planned to make on stage.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;The Twitter Files: Independent journalist Matt Taibbi makes the revelation</strong></p>

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<p>But, whatever he had planned to say was lost in a crescendo of boos as got jeered for around 10 minutes straight.</p>

<p>As Musk tried to speak, Chapelle said, "sounds like some of those people you fired are in the audience," referring to the thousands the new Twitter owner sacked after taking over the social media giant.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/my-pronouns-are-prosecutefauci-elon-musk-takes-a-dig-at-us-top-infectious-disease-expert-542152">'My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci': Elon Musk takes a dig at US' top infectious disease expert</a></strong></p>

<p>Musk was then advised to stay silent. "Don’t say nothing. You hear that sound, Elon? That’s the sound of pending civil unrest," said Chapelle.</p>

<p>Here's a video of the incident. Apparently, an earlier account that had posted the video seemingly disappeared from Twitter.</p>

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<p>When something like this happens it is impossible that the incident would stay off of Twitter. A user by the handle @omnihedge tweeted at Musk about the "crowd full of boos", to which Musk in a since-deleted tweet replied it "was 90% cheers &amp; 10% boos."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here's what Musk said:</p>

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<p>The boos were expected given the turbulence that Musk taking over Twitter has brought with it; from the massive layoffs to the "hardcore" culture forcing the leftover employees to sleep in the office, to the coveted blue tick that once had to be earned but now is "for sale", there's a lot of anger.</p>

<p>Speaking of the now-paid blue tick, its relaunch comes as Musk tries to reduce Twitter's dependence on advertisers.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-blue-to-relaunch-ios-users-will-have-to-pay-more-than-8-541948">Twitter to relaunch blue tick at $8, but iOS users will have to pay $11</a></strong></p>

<p>Latest reports show that the relaunched service will now cost users accessing Twitter on the web $8 while iOS users will have to cough up a higher $11 fee. As per AFP, this price bump could be a result of Musk's anger at Apple for the service fees it charges applications for the App Store. For government organisations, this checkmark will now be grey, while businesses will have a gold one.</p>

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Elon Musk is no stranger to controversies or making news and the Twitter CEO has done it again. On Sunday, the "world's richest person" as he was introduced, took the stage at a Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco.

Elon Musk is no stranger to controversies or making news and the Twitter CEO has done it again. On Sunday, the "world's richest person" as he was introduced, took the stage at a Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco. The controversial billionaire took the stage yelling Chappelle’s famous Rick James impression: "I’m rich, b***h" reports CNN. This comes as the much-coveted Twitter blue subscription service has been announced for the third time. Maybe, this was the announcement Musk planned to make on stage. Watch | The Twitter Files: Independent journalist Matt Taibbi makes the revelation But, whatever he had planned to say was lost in a crescendo of boos as got jeered for around 10 minutes straight. As Musk tried to speak, Chapelle said, "sounds like some of those people you fired are in the audience," referring to the thousands the new Twitter owner sacked after taking over the social media giant. Also read | 'My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci': Elon Musk takes a dig at US' top infectious disease expert Musk was then advised to stay silent. "Don’t say nothing. You hear that sound, Elon? That’s the sound of pending civil unrest," said Chapelle. Here's a video of the incident. Apparently, an earlier account that had posted the video seemingly disappeared from Twitter. The account that posted Elon Musk getting booed at Dave Chapelle's show was just deleted, for some reason. Here's the video in questionhttps://t.co/EpblEHFCbE https://t.co/92CTBKywLf pic.twitter.com/Fd8DkxM32e — Eliot Higgins (@EliotHiggins) December 12, 2022 × When something like this happens it is impossible that the incident would stay off of Twitter. A user by the handle @omnihedge tweeted at Musk about the "crowd full of boos", to which Musk in a since-deleted tweet replied it "was 90% cheers & 10% boos." Here's what Musk said: The boos were expected given the turbulence that Musk taking over Twitter has brought with it; from the massive layoffs to the "hardcore" culture forcing the leftover employees to sleep in the office, to the coveted blue tick that once had to be earned but now is "for sale", there's a lot of anger. Speaking of the now-paid blue tick, its relaunch comes as Musk tries to reduce Twitter's dependence on advertisers. Also read | Twitter to relaunch blue tick at $8, but iOS users will have to pay $11 Latest reports show that the relaunched service will now cost users accessing Twitter on the web $8 while iOS users will have to cough up a higher $11 fee. As per AFP, this price bump could be a result of Musk's anger at Apple for the service fees it charges applications for the App Store. For government organisations, this checkmark will now be grey, while businesses will have a gold one. (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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Getting up in the morning to catch a school bus is a task for children on chilly winter mornings. It's even more difficult during the Christmas season when students are already looking forward to the winter holidays.

Getting up in the morning to catch a school bus is a task for children on chilly winter mornings. It's even more difficult during the Christmas season when students are already looking forward to the winter holidays. Apart from the usual weekends, schools and colleges provide students with a winter break that can last up to 10 days, depending on schools and colleges. Although Christmas falls on Sunday this year, schools will remain closed during the winter vacation. These vacations support students in planning their vacations and spending quality time with their families. Furthermore, in addition to the much-anticipated winter break, December brings five Saturdays and four Sundays. Check the full list of Saturdays and Sundays in December 2022 here: Saturdays in December 2022 1st Saturday - December 3, 2022 2nd Saturday - December 10, 2022 3rd Saturday - December 17, 2022 4th Saturday - December 24, 2022 (Christmas eve) 5th Saturday - December 31, 2022 Sundays in December 2022 1st Sunday - December 4, 2022 2nd Sunday - December 11, 2022 3rd Sunday - December 18, 2022 4th Sunday - December 25, 2022 (Christmas) These breaks also allow students to focus more on their careers, as those in the 12th grade will soon be sitting for board exams and entrance exams. During this time, people make resolutions to start the new year by becoming a better version of themselves and planning their future. Christmas is the time of year when families get together to celebrate the end of the year. People all over the world gather to celebrate not only the birth of Jesus Christ but also togetherness and love. Bank holidays in 2022 In India, December 2022 has a number of public holidays and bank holidays. A total of 13 days, including weekends on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays, would see banks across India closed in December. In December 2022, the second and fourth Saturdays are observed as regular bank holidays. The fourth Saturday comes on December 24, whereas the second Saturday is on December 10. Date Day Holiday State 01-Dec-22 Thursday State Inauguration Day/Indigenous Faith Day Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh 03-Dec-22 Saturday World Disabled Day/Feast of St. Francis Xavier Tripura & Goa 05-Dec-22 Monday Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Jayanti Jammu and Kashmir 10-Dec-22 Saturday Second Saturday 12-Dec-22 Monday Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma Meghalaya 18-Dec-22 Sunday Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham/Guru Ghasidas Jayanti Meghalaya, Chandigarh 19-Dec-22 Monday Goa Liberation Day Goa 24-Dec-22 Saturday Christmas Eve Mizoram, Meghalaya 25-Dec-22 Sunday Christmas Day All over India 26-Dec-22 Monday Shaheed Udham Singh Jayanti Haryana 26-Dec-22 Monday Christmas Holiday Mizoram, Meghalaya and Telangana 30-Dec-22 Friday Tamu Losar/U Kiang Nangbah Sikkim & Meghalaya 31-Dec-22 Saturday New Year's Eve Manipur Are these bank holidays countrywide? No, while some of these holidays are specific to certain states, others apply to the entire nation. In December 2022, there are numerous state-specific regional holidays in addition to Christmas.

December 2022 Holidays in India: Check on which dates schools, colleges, banks will remain shut

<p>An eight-year-old grey dog named Bice, an American pitbull in Ukraine is helping kids traumatised by the Russian war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is known as canine therapy, where patients interact with a dog while undergoing therapeutic treatment. This aims to provide patients with comfort, motivation and emotional support. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Bice arrived at the Centre for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation, located in Boyarka, waiting for the kids, the Associated Press said in a report. There were 15 kids, ranging two-year-old to 18 years old. Each kid had his/her own story. Some witnessed Russian soldiers invading their hometowns and some saw soldiers beating their loved ones.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-is-jailing-beating-up-own-soldiers-who-refuse-to-fight-in-ukraine-report-542465"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Russia is jailing, beating up own soldiers who refuse to fight in Ukraine: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>The centre has been providing regular psychological therapies for individuals who have been affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oksana Sliepora, a psychologist, for the first time used canine therapy to treat her patients. "I read a lot of literature that working with dogs, with four-legged rehabilitators, helps children reduce stress, increase stress resistance, and reduce anxiety," AP quoted her as saying.</p>

<p>With the kids gathered, their faces glowed as they saw Bice. For 30 minutes, the dog let everybody touch and hug him. The kids enjoyed Bice doing his tricks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon the kids didn't seem stressed but the fear was still there. The psychologist observed that the kids were scared of loud noises, like the sounds of jets passing.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-needs-gas-and-more-weapons-zelensky-tells-g7-nations-542481"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Ukraine needs gas and more weapons, Zelensky tells G7 nations</strong></a></p>

<p>Sliepora said, "Each child is psychologically traumatized in different ways."</p>

<p>Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine began in February. Millions of Ukraine were forced to flee their homes. Some were forced to fight for their country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many regions in Ukraine&nbsp;are currently facing dark and cold winters with no power after Russian attacks on energy infrastructures.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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An eight-year-old grey dog named Bice, an American pitbull in Ukraine is helping kids traumatised by the Russian war. This is known as canine therapy, where patients interact with a dog while undergoing therapeutic treatment.

An eight-year-old grey dog named Bice, an American pitbull in Ukraine is helping kids traumatised by the Russian war. This is known as canine therapy, where patients interact with a dog while undergoing therapeutic treatment. This aims to provide patients with comfort, motivation and emotional support. Bice arrived at the Centre for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation, located in Boyarka, waiting for the kids, the Associated Press said in a report. There were 15 kids, ranging two-year-old to 18 years old. Each kid had his/her own story. Some witnessed Russian soldiers invading their hometowns and some saw soldiers beating their loved ones. Also read | Russia is jailing, beating up own soldiers who refuse to fight in Ukraine: Report The centre has been providing regular psychological therapies for individuals who have been affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February. Oksana Sliepora, a psychologist, for the first time used canine therapy to treat her patients. "I read a lot of literature that working with dogs, with four-legged rehabilitators, helps children reduce stress, increase stress resistance, and reduce anxiety," AP quoted her as saying. With the kids gathered, their faces glowed as they saw Bice. For 30 minutes, the dog let everybody touch and hug him. The kids enjoyed Bice doing his tricks. Soon the kids didn't seem stressed but the fear was still there. The psychologist observed that the kids were scared of loud noises, like the sounds of jets passing. Also read | Ukraine needs gas and more weapons, Zelensky tells G7 nations Sliepora said, "Each child is psychologically traumatized in different ways." Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine began in February. Millions of Ukraine were forced to flee their homes. Some were forced to fight for their country. Many regions in Ukraine are currently facing dark and cold winters with no power after Russian attacks on energy infrastructures. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Canine therapy: How 'four-legged rehabilitator' is helping Ukrainian children traumatised by war

<p>Elon Musk is known for being outspoken and the eccentric billionaire has done it again. In his latest tweets, he has taken a jab at Anthony Fauci, the United States' outgoing top infectious disease official and key advisor of the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Twitter CEO's latest viral tweet said: "My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci". This is being seen as a dig at the infectious disease expert.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;The Twitter Files: Independent journalist Matt Taibbi makes the revelation</strong></p>

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<p>As per AFP, Musk is alluding to the popular practice of identifying one's gender pronouns after name and "the right-wing campaign to charge Fauci with crimes related to his involvement in US Covid policies".</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musks-hardcore-twitter-20-beds-show-up-overnight-at-hq-employees-call-it-unspoken-sign-of-disrespect-540844">Musk's 'hardcore' Twitter 2.0: Beds show up overnight at HQ, employees call it 'unspoken sign of disrespect'</a></strong></p>

<p>Musk, who is a long-time critic of the country's Covid mitigation measures, in another tweet posted a meme criticising Fauci and US President Joe Biden's covid lockdowns.</p>

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<p>"Just one more lockdown, my king..." says the meme Fauci to the character featuring Biden's face.</p>

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<p>The billionaire's tweets have gone viral, receiving hundreds of thousands in likes.</p>

<p>His tweets have received praise from right-wing politicians. Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose account was earlier suspended under Twitter's covid misinformation policy but was reinstated by Musk, tweeted: "I affirm your pronouns Elon."</p>

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<p>However, many called out Musk for attempting to "demonise" Fauci.</p>

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<p>"It is wrong &amp; dangerous to demonise a Dr. who has dedicated his life to researching &amp; treating Infectious Diseases to SAVE LIVES! Dr Fauci is a world-renowned Infectious Disease Dr. and Covid is a deadly Infectious Disease that has killed over 1 million Americans. Shame on you," tweeted a user Paul Zismo.</p>

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<p>Another user Smairata said "Elon. You’re not only spreading misinformation (your absurd interpreting of what content moderation entails -Twitter files), now you’re fanning the flames against public health common sense. Please stop."</p>

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<p>Fauci, who is due to step down this month, has been at the receiving end of a lot of scorn at the hands of Republicans who have repeatedly locked horns with him over covid vaccines, mask mandates and other pandemic-related issues.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Elon Musk is known for being outspoken and the eccentric billionaire has done it again. In his latest tweets, he has taken a jab at Anthony Fauci, the United States' outgoing top infectious disease official and key advisor of the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Elon Musk is known for being outspoken and the eccentric billionaire has done it again. In his latest tweets, he has taken a jab at Anthony Fauci, the United States' outgoing top infectious disease official and key advisor of the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Twitter CEO's latest viral tweet said: "My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci". This is being seen as a dig at the infectious disease expert. Watch | The Twitter Files: Independent journalist Matt Taibbi makes the revelation As per AFP, Musk is alluding to the popular practice of identifying one's gender pronouns after name and "the right-wing campaign to charge Fauci with crimes related to his involvement in US Covid policies". Also read | Musk's 'hardcore' Twitter 2.0: Beds show up overnight at HQ, employees call it 'unspoken sign of disrespect' Musk, who is a long-time critic of the country's Covid mitigation measures, in another tweet posted a meme criticising Fauci and US President Joe Biden's covid lockdowns. My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2022 × "Just one more lockdown, my king..." says the meme Fauci to the character featuring Biden's face. pic.twitter.com/yhEOieaGER — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2022 × The billionaire's tweets have gone viral, receiving hundreds of thousands in likes. His tweets have received praise from right-wing politicians. Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose account was earlier suspended under Twitter's covid misinformation policy but was reinstated by Musk, tweeted: "I affirm your pronouns Elon." I affirm your pronouns Elon. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) December 11, 2022 × However, many called out Musk for attempting to "demonise" Fauci. Also read | Twitter to relaunch blue tick at $8, but iOS users will have to pay $11 "It is wrong & dangerous to demonise a Dr. who has dedicated his life to researching & treating Infectious Diseases to SAVE LIVES! Dr Fauci is a world-renowned Infectious Disease Dr. and Covid is a deadly Infectious Disease that has killed over 1 million Americans. Shame on you," tweeted a user Paul Zismo. It is wrong & dangerous to demonize a Dr. who has dedicated his life to researching & treating Infectious Diseases to SAVE LIVES! Dr. Fauci is a world-renowned Infectious Disease Dr. and Covid is a deadly Infectious Disease that has killed over 1 million Americans. Shame on you. — Paul Zismo 🌊🌎🌊 🇺🇦 (@zismo64) December 11, 2022 × Another user Smairata said "Elon. You’re not only spreading misinformation (your absurd interpreting of what content moderation entails -Twitter files), now you’re fanning the flames against public health common sense. Please stop." Elon. You’re not only spreading misinformation (your absurd interpreting of what content moderation entails -Twitter files), now you’re fanning the flames against public health common sense. Please stop. — Sandro Mairata (@smairata) December 11, 2022 × Fauci, who is due to step down this month, has been at the receiving end of a lot of scorn at the hands of Republicans who have repeatedly locked horns with him over covid vaccines, mask mandates and other pandemic-related issues. (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>Three months and thousands of kilometres: that's how much Moon the humpback whale has travelled, that too with a broken back.</p>

<p>Navigating ocean swells and currents, in immense pain the whale has travelled 5,000km (3,100 miles)&nbsp;all the way from British Columbia to Hawaii. However, as per The North Coast Cetacean Society a.k.a., BC Whales, &nbsp;it is likely that Moon will die soon.</p>

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<p>The non-profit whale-research organisation that is dedicated to the research and protection of cetaceans along the northern coast of British Columbia, as per Guardian said that Moon's story is a stark reminder of the growing dangers that these gentle marine giants face along Canada's west coast.</p>

<p>"It’s absolutely amazing...but also it just breaks your heart," said Janie Wray the CEO of BC Whales, as she talked about the whale's long migratory journey that too without the use of her tail due to the broken back.</p>

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<p>The organisation as per a post on Instagram first noticed Moon's injury on September 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As our drone hovered overhead we immediately recognized that this whale had been struck by a vessel due to the unnatural ‘S’ bend in the spine from the dorsal fin to her fluke," said the organisation, adding "In her current condition, she will not survive to make the return journey."</p>

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<p><sup><strong>Image courtesy: BC Whales/Instagram</strong></sup></p>

<p>On December 1, the Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) spotted a whale with a severely deformed spine and it was soon confirmed that it was Moon. Humpback whales have a " tradition of migrating between feeding and breeding grounds". She was most probably born in Hawaii which is a breeding ground for whales like her.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When spotted with the deformity the second time, she was found to be "emancipated and covered with whale lice as a testament to her severely depreciated condition."</p>

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<p>"This is the stark reality of a vessel strike, and it speaks to the extended suffering that whales can endure afterwards, " said the whale protection organisation in its post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BC Whales further said that while we may never truly understand the strength it must've taken for Moon to complete this journey, the tenacity must be respected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that we must "recognise that vessel strikes lead to a devastating end," and urged boaters to be aware of the local laws and best practices. It further urged mariners to "stay alert, slow down and wait" adding that vessels of all sizes "can be a threat".</p>

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Three months and thousands of kilometres: that's how much Moon the humpback whale has travelled, that too with a broken back. Navigating ocean swells and currents, in immense pain the whale has travelled 5,000km (3,100 miles) all the way from British Columbia to Hawaii.

Three months and thousands of kilometres: that's how much Moon the humpback whale has travelled, that too with a broken back. Navigating ocean swells and currents, in immense pain the whale has travelled 5,000km (3,100 miles) all the way from British Columbia to Hawaii. However, as per The North Coast Cetacean Society a.k.a., BC Whales, it is likely that Moon will die soon. Watch | WION Climate Tracker | Study: Blue Whales eat 10 million pieces of microplastics daily The non-profit whale-research organisation that is dedicated to the research and protection of cetaceans along the northern coast of British Columbia, as per Guardian said that Moon's story is a stark reminder of the growing dangers that these gentle marine giants face along Canada's west coast. "It’s absolutely amazing...but also it just breaks your heart," said Janie Wray the CEO of BC Whales, as she talked about the whale's long migratory journey that too without the use of her tail due to the broken back. Also read | Chimpanzees show objects to others, just like humans to simply grab attention: Study The organisation as per a post on Instagram first noticed Moon's injury on September 7. "As our drone hovered overhead we immediately recognized that this whale had been struck by a vessel due to the unnatural ‘S’ bend in the spine from the dorsal fin to her fluke," said the organisation, adding "In her current condition, she will not survive to make the return journey." Image courtesy: BC Whales/Instagram On December 1, the Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) spotted a whale with a severely deformed spine and it was soon confirmed that it was Moon. Humpback whales have a " tradition of migrating between feeding and breeding grounds". She was most probably born in Hawaii which is a breeding ground for whales like her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BCWhales (@bcwhales) × When spotted with the deformity the second time, she was found to be "emancipated and covered with whale lice as a testament to her severely depreciated condition." Also read | Climate change may kill 65 per cent of insects on Earth, says a study "This is the stark reality of a vessel strike, and it speaks to the extended suffering that whales can endure afterwards, " said the whale protection organisation in its post. BC Whales further said that while we may never truly understand the strength it must've taken for Moon to complete this journey, the tenacity must be respected. It added that we must "recognise that vessel strikes lead to a devastating end," and urged boaters to be aware of the local laws and best practices. It further urged mariners to "stay alert, slow down and wait" adding that vessels of all sizes "can be a threat". (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.

'Absolutely amazing...but also breaks your heart': Moon the humpback whale travels 5000kms with a broken back

<p>Nearly 500 years ago, Michel de Nostradame aka&nbsp;Nostradamus, published his infamous book Les Prophéties, which contains 942 forecasts that appear to predict the future. The book&nbsp;made horrifying predictions about the Second World War, Hitler's rise to power, and the French Revolution, with the majority of them coming true.</p>

<p>The French astrologer is said to have predicted John F. Kennedy's assassination and even&nbsp;the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. Nostradamus is also credited with accurately forecasting the start of the coronavirus pandemic. According to many reports, more than 70 per cent&nbsp;of his prophecies have come true so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are some of Nostradamus'&nbsp;predictions for 2023:</p>

<p><strong>The Great War&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>One of the first predictions for 2023 that stands out is "a great war." According to Nostradamus, "Seven months into the Great War, people dead of evil-doing. Rouen, Evreux shall not fall to the King."</p>

<p>This has been prophesied as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict could escalate into World War 3. In the terrifying prediction, the French city of Rouen appears to have escaped the battle.</p>

<p><strong>Global Warming</strong></p>

<p>In 2023, Nostradamus predicted that temperatures would rise further and sea levels would rise to unexpected levels.</p>

<p>He wrote, "Like the sun the head shall sear the shining sea: The Black Sea’s living fish shall all but boil. When Rhodes and Genoa half-starved shall be, the local folk to cut them up shall toil."</p>

<p><strong>Civil Unrest</strong></p>

<p>With the current cost of living crisis and global warming on the rise, civil unrest could reach new heights in 2023. Nostradamus predicted, "Sooner and later you will see great changes made, dreadful horrors and vengeance."</p>

<p>He also wrote, "The trumpet shakes with great discord. An agreement broken: lifting the face to heaven: the bloody mouth will swim with blood; the face anointed with milk and honey lies on the ground."</p>

<p>This prediction implies that a revolt against the wealthy may occur as people fight back against the deteriorating economy.</p>

<p><strong>New Pope</strong></p>

<p>Nostradamus' next prediction for 2023 is the arrival of a new Pope to succeed Francis. He predicted that Pope Francis would be the final true Pope and that the next Pope would cause a debacle.</p>

<p>The French mystic wrote, "In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will be Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End."</p>

<p><strong>Celestial Fire</strong></p>

<p>Nostradamus also foresaw "Celestial fire on the Royal edifice." This is thought to imply that a new world order will rise from the ashes of civilisation.&nbsp;Nostradamus followers believe this could refer to the "end of times" or the beginning of a new world order.</p>

<p><strong>Mars Landing</strong></p>

<p>Nostradamus cryptically mentioned the "light on Mars falling" in his book of prophecies. This could be explained by the planet moving backward in the sky due to retrograde motion. On the other hand, it could refer to humanity's efforts to inhabit the planet.</p>

<p>Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and the new owner of Twitter, has long predicted that humans will land on Mars by 2029.</p>

<p><strong>Economic Disaster&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Following the Covid-19 pandemic and the current war in Ukraine, the world is experiencing an economic crisis, with many countries currently in choppy waters.</p>

<p>In his book, the French seer predicted that "So high will the bushel of wheat rise, that man will be eating his fellow man". This prediction implies that an economic downturn could lead to desperation and disharmony due to rising living costs.</p>

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Nearly 500 years ago, Michel de Nostradame aka Nostradamus, published his infamous book Les Prophéties, which contains 942 forecasts that appear to predict the future.

Nearly 500 years ago, Michel de Nostradame aka Nostradamus, published his infamous book Les Prophéties, which contains 942 forecasts that appear to predict the future. The book made horrifying predictions about the Second World War, Hitler's rise to power, and the French Revolution, with the majority of them coming true. The French astrologer is said to have predicted John F. Kennedy's assassination and even the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. Nostradamus is also credited with accurately forecasting the start of the coronavirus pandemic. According to many reports, more than 70 per cent of his prophecies have come true so far. Here are some of Nostradamus' predictions for 2023: The Great War One of the first predictions for 2023 that stands out is "a great war." According to Nostradamus, "Seven months into the Great War, people dead of evil-doing. Rouen, Evreux shall not fall to the King." This has been prophesied as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict could escalate into World War 3. In the terrifying prediction, the French city of Rouen appears to have escaped the battle. Global Warming In 2023, Nostradamus predicted that temperatures would rise further and sea levels would rise to unexpected levels. He wrote, "Like the sun the head shall sear the shining sea: The Black Sea’s living fish shall all but boil. When Rhodes and Genoa half-starved shall be, the local folk to cut them up shall toil." Civil Unrest With the current cost of living crisis and global warming on the rise, civil unrest could reach new heights in 2023. Nostradamus predicted, "Sooner and later you will see great changes made, dreadful horrors and vengeance." He also wrote, "The trumpet shakes with great discord. An agreement broken: lifting the face to heaven: the bloody mouth will swim with blood; the face anointed with milk and honey lies on the ground." This prediction implies that a revolt against the wealthy may occur as people fight back against the deteriorating economy. New Pope Nostradamus' next prediction for 2023 is the arrival of a new Pope to succeed Francis. He predicted that Pope Francis would be the final true Pope and that the next Pope would cause a debacle. The French mystic wrote, "In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will be Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End." Celestial Fire Nostradamus also foresaw "Celestial fire on the Royal edifice." This is thought to imply that a new world order will rise from the ashes of civilisation. Nostradamus followers believe this could refer to the "end of times" or the beginning of a new world order. Mars Landing Nostradamus cryptically mentioned the "light on Mars falling" in his book of prophecies. This could be explained by the planet moving backward in the sky due to retrograde motion. On the other hand, it could refer to humanity's efforts to inhabit the planet. Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and the new owner of Twitter, has long predicted that humans will land on Mars by 2029. Economic Disaster Following the Covid-19 pandemic and the current war in Ukraine, the world is experiencing an economic crisis, with many countries currently in choppy waters. In his book, the French seer predicted that "So high will the bushel of wheat rise, that man will be eating his fellow man". This prediction implies that an economic downturn could lead to desperation and disharmony due to rising living costs.

Nostradamus predictions 2023: World War III, new scandalous Pope, economic collapse, Mars landing and more

<p>Once in a million moment was captured by amazed&nbsp;sky-watchers in Wyoming.&nbsp;People snapped pictures of&nbsp;rare and beautiful cloud formations just like ocean waves.&nbsp;The mesmerising view was visible on Tuesday above the crest of the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This formation is known as Kelvin-Helmholtz instability. It forms when a faster stream of air moves above the rising air below. It is also known as the flutter clouds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The form is named after scientists Lord Kelvin and Hermann von Helmholtz who studied the physics phenomenon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rachel Gordon was the first one to post the images.</p>

<p>She told BBC, "This was special and I immediately knew I needed to capture it." She said that she clicked the picture from her parents' back door. &nbsp;</p>

<p>She posted the picture on Facebook to Wyoming through the Lens page. She said that it was an awe-inspiring moment for her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user replied to the post, "God says keep an eye&nbsp;on the sky." Another said, "Wow Primo Some Amazing And Awesome Photos.!!!!!!"</p>

<p>She expressed her happiness by saying that she is glad that others will be able to enjoy it too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a BBC journalist, the pictures are one of the most appropriate examples of the Klevin-Helmhotlz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cloud Appreciation Society, a UK-based organisation defines the Kelvin-Helmholtz as the çrown jewel in many cloud formations.&nbsp;</p>

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Once in a million moment was captured by amazed sky-watchers in Wyoming. People snapped pictures of rare and beautiful cloud formations just like ocean waves. The mesmerising view was visible on Tuesday above the crest of the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan.

Once in a million moment was captured by amazed sky-watchers in Wyoming. People snapped pictures of rare and beautiful cloud formations just like ocean waves. The mesmerising view was visible on Tuesday above the crest of the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan. This formation is known as Kelvin-Helmholtz instability. It forms when a faster stream of air moves above the rising air below. It is also known as the flutter clouds. The form is named after scientists Lord Kelvin and Hermann von Helmholtz who studied the physics phenomenon. Also read |James Webb telescope captures detailed image of Neptune and its delicate, dusty rings Rachel Gordon was the first one to post the images. She told BBC, "This was special and I immediately knew I needed to capture it." She said that she clicked the picture from her parents' back door. She posted the picture on Facebook to Wyoming through the Lens page. She said that it was an awe-inspiring moment for her. One user replied to the post, "God says keep an eye on the sky." Another said, "Wow Primo Some Amazing And Awesome Photos.!!!!!!" She expressed her happiness by saying that she is glad that others will be able to enjoy it too. As per a BBC journalist, the pictures are one of the most appropriate examples of the Klevin-Helmhotlz. Cloud Appreciation Society, a UK-based organisation defines the Kelvin-Helmholtz as the çrown jewel in many cloud formations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Former US air force colonel Joseph Kittinger whose 1960 parachute jump from 32 km above the Earth set a world record died in Florida at 94.&nbsp;The cause was lung cancer. His death was announced by US congressman John Mica and friends on Friday (Dec 9).</p>

<p>Kittinger's jump was a world record for 52 years. This dates back to August 16, 1960, when he jumped into the New Mexico desert after his pressure suit malfunctioned and he fell from 102,800 feet, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The former air force captain and pilot, Kittinger gained fame after his three successful jumps over 10 months from a gondola hoisted into the stratosphere by giant helium balloons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, Kittinger almost died during his first project jump in 1959 almost died after he jumped from 14.5 miles leading to a gear malfunction. He was wearing a pressuring suit and had 60 pounds (27 kg) of equipment.</p>

<p>After a month, he attempted his second jump.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Soon after, he attempted his third jump which&nbsp;exceeded 600mph (965 km/h).</p>

<p>He told Florida Trend magazine in 2011, "There’s no way you can visualise the speed. There’s nothing you can see to see how fast you’re going. You have no depth perception. If you'e in a car driving down the road and you close your eyes, you have no idea what your speed is. It's the same thing if you’re free falling from space. There are no signposts."</p>

<p>After his successful mission, he served in the air force. He served three tours of duty during the Vietnam war where he was shot down in 1972 but ejected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was also captured and tortured for 11 months in a Hanoi prison of war camp.&nbsp;</p>

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Former US air force colonel Joseph Kittinger whose 1960 parachute jump from 32 km above the Earth set a world record died in Florida at 94. The cause was lung cancer.

Former US air force colonel Joseph Kittinger whose 1960 parachute jump from 32 km above the Earth set a world record died in Florida at 94. The cause was lung cancer. His death was announced by US congressman John Mica and friends on Friday (Dec 9). Kittinger's jump was a world record for 52 years. This dates back to August 16, 1960, when he jumped into the New Mexico desert after his pressure suit malfunctioned and he fell from 102,800 feet, the Guardian reported. Also read | USA: Woman goes skydiving to celebrate her 91st birthday in Minnesota The former air force captain and pilot, Kittinger gained fame after his three successful jumps over 10 months from a gondola hoisted into the stratosphere by giant helium balloons. As per reports, Kittinger almost died during his first project jump in 1959 almost died after he jumped from 14.5 miles leading to a gear malfunction. He was wearing a pressuring suit and had 60 pounds (27 kg) of equipment. After a month, he attempted his second jump. Also read | Army plane carrying army skydivers triggers false alarm, police evacuate US Capitol over ‘probable threat’ Soon after, he attempted his third jump which exceeded 600mph (965 km/h). He told Florida Trend magazine in 2011, "There’s no way you can visualise the speed. There’s nothing you can see to see how fast you’re going. You have no depth perception. If you'e in a car driving down the road and you close your eyes, you have no idea what your speed is. It's the same thing if you’re free falling from space. There are no signposts." After his successful mission, he served in the air force. He served three tours of duty during the Vietnam war where he was shot down in 1972 but ejected. He was also captured and tortured for 11 months in a Hanoi prison of war camp. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The dire state of Pakistan's national finances have been a South Asian constant in the global news cycle. Only this time it's different, it's because of an Islamic prayer to ward off anxiety and depression that Pakistan's finance minister Ishaq Dar tweeted earlier this week. While the minister tweeted citation of a prayer to his followers, many people from Pakistan interpreted it as his way to deal with the prevailing dire federal financial situation in the country.&nbsp;</p>

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— حَل صرف جماعتِ اسلامی! (@mariaasaleem) <a href="https://twitter.com/mariaasaleem/status/1599974533272076288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Ishaq Dar's tweet did not result in any reactions for or against the actual depression or anxiety-related problems that people face in and beyond Pakistan. In fact, the supposed prayer to ward mental health problems off, stoked people to ask if the minister knew any prayers to ensure that the country doesn't default on the loans it has taken from various countries and multilateral organisations.</p>

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<p>"Brother, tell us the prayer to prevent the loan default as well," one user replied. "It surely means that economic situation is out of hand and even the outspoken and&nbsp;self proclaimed experienced Finance Minister is praying to Allah to save him from public backlash amid imminent default threat the country is facing," interpreted another.</p>

<p>"The best thing our finance minister has done for us since returning back from a trip at UK is releasing his own assets from NAB (sic)," joked a third Twitter user, referring to the National Accountability Bureau that can seize illegal assets owned by Pakistani citizens.</p>

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<p>On December 6, Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) called upon the State Bank of Pakistan to take necessary measures against what they called a&nbsp;'financial emergency' in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We still have foreign debt of $130 billion and $73 billion due in three years. Our deficit for next three years is a minimum of $20 billion to $30 billion. Additionally, super inflation is killing the poor. This is a financial emergency,"&nbsp;PBF CEO, Ahmad Jawad said in a statement.</p>

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The dire state of Pakistan's national finances have been a South Asian constant in the global news cycle. Only this time it's different, it's because of an Islamic prayer to ward off anxiety and depression that Pakistan's finance minister Ishaq Dar tweeted earlier this week.

The dire state of Pakistan's national finances have been a South Asian constant in the global news cycle. Only this time it's different, it's because of an Islamic prayer to ward off anxiety and depression that Pakistan's finance minister Ishaq Dar tweeted earlier this week. While the minister tweeted citation of a prayer to his followers, many people from Pakistan interpreted it as his way to deal with the prevailing dire federal financial situation in the country. The finance minister of our country tweeting prayers for people to avoid depression!!!!! Good morning pakistan !!! 😣 https://t.co/IproddWkmg — حَل صرف جماعتِ اسلامی! (@mariaasaleem) December 6, 2022 × Ishaq Dar's tweet did not result in any reactions for or against the actual depression or anxiety-related problems that people face in and beyond Pakistan. In fact, the supposed prayer to ward mental health problems off, stoked people to ask if the minister knew any prayers to ensure that the country doesn't default on the loans it has taken from various countries and multilateral organisations. ALSO READ | Pakistan needs USD 41 billion in next 12 months "Brother, tell us the prayer to prevent the loan default as well," one user replied. "It surely means that economic situation is out of hand and even the outspoken and self proclaimed experienced Finance Minister is praying to Allah to save him from public backlash amid imminent default threat the country is facing," interpreted another. "The best thing our finance minister has done for us since returning back from a trip at UK is releasing his own assets from NAB (sic)," joked a third Twitter user, referring to the National Accountability Bureau that can seize illegal assets owned by Pakistani citizens. WATCH | Exclusive: Pak finance minister speaks on trade with India, says will look into options × On December 6, Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) called upon the State Bank of Pakistan to take necessary measures against what they called a 'financial emergency' in the country. "We still have foreign debt of $130 billion and $73 billion due in three years. Our deficit for next three years is a minimum of $20 billion to $30 billion. Additionally, super inflation is killing the poor. This is a financial emergency," PBF CEO, Ahmad Jawad said in a statement. 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 dog was found in a bag during a security x-ray check at Dane County Regional Airport in Wisconsin on December 7, by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).&nbsp;The TSA&nbsp; then sent it as a caution&nbsp;to passengers travelling with pets to follow the safety protocol.</p>

<p>The dog was a dachshund-chihuahua mix and was not harmed but was a "little skittish" after going through the security check.</p>

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<p>The TSA on Twitter posted a picture and a video of the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The post read, "A dog was accidentally sent through the X-ray @MSN_Airport this week. When travelling with any animal, notify your airline &amp; know their rules. At the checkpoint, remove your pet from the bag and send all items, including the empty carrier, to be screened in the machine."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This happened as the dog owner was unaware of the security protocols that one needs to follow, TSA spokesperson Jessica Mayel told USA Today.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mayle in an email said, "After the dog was discovered by the X-ray operator, the officer explained the proper process to the passenger and confirmed she had disclosed she was travelling with the pet to the airline. After her bags were cleared, she proceeded to her gate."</p>

<p>A user replied to the post, "The animal should be taken from his owner. This is clearly not an accident! The animal could be having troubles breathing in that backpack. This is animal cruelty and the owner should be out in jail…"</p>

<p>While another user commented, "A dog is not an "item".</p>

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A dog was found in a bag during a security x-ray check at Dane County Regional Airport in Wisconsin on December 7, by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

A dog was found in a bag during a security x-ray check at Dane County Regional Airport in Wisconsin on December 7, by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The TSA then sent it as a caution to passengers travelling with pets to follow the safety protocol. The dog was a dachshund-chihuahua mix and was not harmed but was a "little skittish" after going through the security check. Also read | Lost dog walks straight into police station, gets reunited with owner; wins praise on internet The TSA on Twitter posted a picture and a video of the incident. The post read, "A dog was accidentally sent through the X-ray @MSN_Airport this week. When travelling with any animal, notify your airline & know their rules. At the checkpoint, remove your pet from the bag and send all items, including the empty carrier, to be screened in the machine." Video: Here’s the proper way to travel with your pet. Note: This is a @TSA PreCheck passenger traveling with a cat. If you think your pet will attempt an escape, ask to speak with a supervisor before removing the animal. Alternative screening options may be available. (2/2) pic.twitter.com/NL2jNjni2l — TSA_GreatLakes (@TSA_GreatLakes) December 6, 2022 × This happened as the dog owner was unaware of the security protocols that one needs to follow, TSA spokesperson Jessica Mayel told USA Today. Also read | In pics | Dogs celebrated and cherished in Nepal during this special festival Mayle in an email said, "After the dog was discovered by the X-ray operator, the officer explained the proper process to the passenger and confirmed she had disclosed she was travelling with the pet to the airline. After her bags were cleared, she proceeded to her gate." A user replied to the post, "The animal should be taken from his owner. This is clearly not an accident! The animal could be having troubles breathing in that backpack. This is animal cruelty and the owner should be out in jail…" While another user commented, "A dog is not an "item". I just want to know if the dog is okay. I find it disturbing that the condition of the dog was not mentioned. How do you not know your dog is in your backpack?!?! If you believe that garbage please put the drugs down. — Renee Ramsey (@Tiger_Bella1) December 7, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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