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<p>A drawing by Albrecht Durer bought at a yard sale for $30 proved to be worth over $10 million.</p>

<p>Known as the "The Virgin and Child," this drawing has been "the subject of significant interest since its rediscovery," as per Agnews Gallery, the London auction house in possession of the artwork.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/worlds-most-famous-stolen-paintings-that-have-never-been-found-323666">Also see |&nbsp;World’s most famous stolen paintings that have never been found!</a></strong></p>

<p>"Generally speaking it's an inverse relationship between how dramatic the claim is and how much of a let down it is. "[For example] if someone tells me they have a Leonardo [da Vinci], I'm usually pretty confident I'm going to see some images that are unimpressive," said Boston-based art collector Clifford Schorer.</p>

<p>"It was like [experiencing] a kind of electricity. When you're in my world you spend your life looking for unknown things that lead to fascinating research avenues... and I could see I was at the beginning of something extremely exciting," Schorer said.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/painting-bought-by-art-historian-christopher-wright-for-88-turns-out-to-be-worth-over-54000-443430">Also read |&nbsp;Painting bought by art historian Christopher Wright for $88 turns out to be worth over $54,000</a></strong></p>

<p>Born in Nuremberg, Dürer established his reputation and influence across Europe in his twenties due to his high-quality woodcut prints.</p>

<p>His vast body of work includes altarpieces and religious works, numerous portraits and self-portraits, and copper engravings.</p>

<p>"It's probably fair to say he's one of the greatest graphic designers that ever lived, a pioneer in engraving and drawing. He was a maestro in black and white, and his famous prints ... inspired artists all over the world."</p>

<p>"In terms of relative value, I think you have to compare it to other old master drawings," Schorer said.</p>

<p>Durer revolutionised printmaking, elevating it to the level of an independent art form. He is regarded as the greatest German Renaissance artist.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A drawing by Albrecht Durer bought at a yard sale for $30 proved to be worth over $10 million. Known as the "The Virgin and Child," this drawing has been "the subject of significant interest since its rediscovery," as per Agnews Gallery, the London auction house in possession of the artwork.

A drawing by Albrecht Durer bought at a yard sale for $30 proved to be worth over $10 million. Known as the "The Virgin and Child," this drawing has been "the subject of significant interest since its rediscovery," as per Agnews Gallery, the London auction house in possession of the artwork. Also see | World’s most famous stolen paintings that have never been found! "Generally speaking it's an inverse relationship between how dramatic the claim is and how much of a let down it is. "[For example] if someone tells me they have a Leonardo [da Vinci], I'm usually pretty confident I'm going to see some images that are unimpressive," said Boston-based art collector Clifford Schorer. "It was like [experiencing] a kind of electricity. When you're in my world you spend your life looking for unknown things that lead to fascinating research avenues... and I could see I was at the beginning of something extremely exciting," Schorer said. Also read | Painting bought by art historian Christopher Wright for $88 turns out to be worth over $54,000 Born in Nuremberg, Dürer established his reputation and influence across Europe in his twenties due to his high-quality woodcut prints. His vast body of work includes altarpieces and religious works, numerous portraits and self-portraits, and copper engravings. "It's probably fair to say he's one of the greatest graphic designers that ever lived, a pioneer in engraving and drawing. He was a maestro in black and white, and his famous prints ... inspired artists all over the world." "In terms of relative value, I think you have to compare it to other old master drawings," Schorer said. Durer revolutionised printmaking, elevating it to the level of an independent art form. He is regarded as the greatest German Renaissance artist. (With inputs from agencies)

This drawing by Durer bought at yard sale for $30 proved to be worth over $10 million

<p>We have all been through this. Uncertainty in life, relationship issues, job woes and many other things bring us down. All seems lost and irreparable. Past seems beautiful and the future represents a dark and dreary period with no hope whatsoever. Your boss seems like a demon. You want to break things.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And all these thoughts vanish after a simple snack. You were 'hangry' (angry because hungry).</p>

<p>Being hangry is a thing and by now we all probably know about it enough to take preventive steps. But do you know about 'hangxiety'? Read on.</p>

<p>A study published in Oxford Academic says that alcohol hangover can be a major cause of anxiety (Hangxiety). The study says that as body recovers from hangover it experiences physiological stress. Such stress is usually generated when the body is injured or ill. In other words, hangover creates symptoms similar to when the body is ill or injred.</p>

<p>This increases our cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone. This causes changes in blood pressure and heart rate. These changes are similar to when we are anxious. In other words, hangover induces symptoms of anxiety in us.</p>

<p>Brain activity changes too during hangover. Brain activity involving dopamine is lowered during hangover. Dopamine normally plays important role in fighting anxiety.</p>

<p>So next time you feel like drinking to drown your sorrows, think again. Because the hangover may make you more anxious. Be responsible.</p>


We have all been through this. Uncertainty in life, relationship issues, job woes and many other things bring us down. All seems lost and irreparable. Past seems beautiful and the future represents a dark and dreary period with no hope whatsoever.

We have all been through this. Uncertainty in life, relationship issues, job woes and many other things bring us down. All seems lost and irreparable. Past seems beautiful and the future represents a dark and dreary period with no hope whatsoever. Your boss seems like a demon. You want to break things. And all these thoughts vanish after a simple snack. You were 'hangry' (angry because hungry). Being hangry is a thing and by now we all probably know about it enough to take preventive steps. But do you know about 'hangxiety'? Read on. A study published in Oxford Academic says that alcohol hangover can be a major cause of anxiety (Hangxiety). The study says that as body recovers from hangover it experiences physiological stress. Such stress is usually generated when the body is injured or ill. In other words, hangover creates symptoms similar to when the body is ill or injred. This increases our cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone. This causes changes in blood pressure and heart rate. These changes are similar to when we are anxious. In other words, hangover induces symptoms of anxiety in us. Brain activity changes too during hangover. Brain activity involving dopamine is lowered during hangover. Dopamine normally plays important role in fighting anxiety. So next time you feel like drinking to drown your sorrows, think again. Because the hangover may make you more anxious. Be responsible.

'Hangry' is passe, 'hangxiety' is the new thing

<p>A tourist in Las Vegas hit the jackpot but could not be informed due to a malfunction in the slot machine.</p>

<p>Known as Robert Taylor, the man was tracked down by the Nevada Gaming Control Board after he won $230,000.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hard-to-ignore-us-woman-finds-3-million-lottery-prize-winning-mail-in-spam-folder-447152">Also read |&nbsp;Hard to ignore: US woman finds $3 million lottery prize winning mail in spam folder</a></strong></p>

<p>He had played several rounds on the slot machine at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Upon noticing the defect the casino personnel informed the gaming board which conducted an exhaustive search.</p>

<p>They combed through hours of surveillance footage, interviewed witnesses, and analysed data provided by rideshare facility of the Nevada Transportation Authority.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fortune-cookie-helps-us-man-win-4-million-prize-find-out-how-449006">Also read |&nbsp;Fortune cookie helps US man win $4 million prize. Find out how</a></strong></p>

<p>Robert Taylor, who is from Arizona, had returned home after trying his luck at the slots machines in Las Vegas when he thought he did not win anything.</p>

<p>James Taylor, chief of the board's enforcement division said, "The Nevada Gaming Control Board is charged with the strict regulation of the gaming industry, the protection of the gaming public, and ensuring that the industry benefits the State of Nevada."</p>

<p>"I commend the agents of the Enforcement Division, particularly Agent Dan Nuqui, for ensuring that the public trust in the gaming industry remains strong by spending countless hours over two weeks to ensure that a patron is awarded winnings owed to him," Taylor said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A tourist in Las Vegas hit the jackpot but could not be informed due to a malfunction in the slot machine. Known as Robert Taylor, the man was tracked down by the Nevada Gaming Control Board after he won $230,000.

A tourist in Las Vegas hit the jackpot but could not be informed due to a malfunction in the slot machine. Known as Robert Taylor, the man was tracked down by the Nevada Gaming Control Board after he won $230,000. Also read | Hard to ignore: US woman finds $3 million lottery prize winning mail in spam folder He had played several rounds on the slot machine at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Upon noticing the defect the casino personnel informed the gaming board which conducted an exhaustive search. They combed through hours of surveillance footage, interviewed witnesses, and analysed data provided by rideshare facility of the Nevada Transportation Authority. Also read | Fortune cookie helps US man win $4 million prize. Find out how Robert Taylor, who is from Arizona, had returned home after trying his luck at the slots machines in Las Vegas when he thought he did not win anything. James Taylor, chief of the board's enforcement division said, "The Nevada Gaming Control Board is charged with the strict regulation of the gaming industry, the protection of the gaming public, and ensuring that the industry benefits the State of Nevada." "I commend the agents of the Enforcement Division, particularly Agent Dan Nuqui, for ensuring that the public trust in the gaming industry remains strong by spending countless hours over two weeks to ensure that a patron is awarded winnings owed to him," Taylor said. (With inputs from agencies)

Las Vegas: Gaming officials track down winner of jackpot who was not informed due to slot machine malfunction

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="65">More than 100 African hippos descended from fewer than a handful imported as exotic pets by drug lord Pablo Escobar, face an uncertain future in Colombia.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="66">After the government added Escobar's so-called "cocaine" hippos Friday to a list of "introduced, invasive species," experts say killing them may be the only viable option.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="67">From the few individuals once housed at Escobar's Hacienda Napoles estate, the hippos' numbers have ballooned, with 130 now roaming free north of Bogota around the Magdalena River.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="68">Officials say the grazing giants, endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, threaten local wildlife and humans living along the river, whom they have already come into conflict with.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="69">Attempts have been made to sterilize the animals, which can weigh as much as 1.8 tons, but doing so is expensive and difficult.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="70">"Sacrifice (culling) remains on the table," said David Echeverri, head of the Cornare state environmental agency in charge of the sterilization effort.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="71">"It is a necessary option... it could be the only way to stop the problem from getting worse," he told AFP.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="72">Escobar, once head of the deadly Medellin Cartel, became one of the richest men on the planet, according to Forbes, thanks to the drug trafficking empire he built.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="73">With his wealth he built a menagerie, acquiring hippos, flamingos, giraffes, zebras and kangaroos for his ranch.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="74">After he was shot dead by police in 1993, all but the hippopotamuses were sold to zoos.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="75">The semi-aquatic ungulates were left to roam Escobar's estate and continued breeding.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="76">They are now believed to be the largest so-called "bloat" of hippopotamuses outside of Africa.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="77"><strong>'Complex, expensive and dangerous'</strong></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="78">The creatures have long been a headache for authorities faced with a vocal anti-culling campaign.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="79">Last Friday, the government officially declared the hippos an invasive species and announced it had a plan to "manage" their population, which studies have suggested could quadruple in 10 years.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="80">Although the details of the plan have not been revealed, former environment minister Manuel Rodriguez has urged the government to use any means, including opening a hunt on the animals.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="81">"Obviously there are animal activists opposed to this, but what is the alternative?" he said.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="82">To date, Cornare has managed to surgically sterilize 11 hippos and dart another 40 with contraceptives.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="83">The effort has cost more than $100,000, but has failed to stop hippo numbers from swelling.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="84">"Everything with hippos is complex, expensive and dangerous," Echeverri told AFP.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="85"><strong>Potential 'tragedy'</strong></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="86">For Rodriguez, the animals pose a major threat to fishermen and other river-side inhabitants.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="87">Last year, Cornare recorded two hippo attacks on people, neither fatal.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="88">In Africa, hippos kill hundreds of people every year.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="89">"We could face a tragedy," Rodriguez warned.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="90">Also threatened by the hippos are the manatee -- large marine mammals that make the Magdalena River their home -- and a variety of native fish.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="91">Earlier this year, activists with the backing of green parliamentary candidate Luis Domingo Gomez, proposed creating a sanctuary for the hippos with a mix of public and private funds.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="92">But experts reject the proposal as costly and no less harmful to the local ecosystem.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="93">"Are we going to maintain a sanctuary for hippos that attack the manatee?" asked Rodriguez.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="94">Biologist Nataly Castelblanco, an expert on manatees, said local animals should take precedence.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="95">"Native species have conservation priority over invasive species," she wrote on Twitter.</p>


More than 100 African hippos descended from fewer than a handful imported as exotic pets by drug lord Pablo Escobar, face an uncertain future in Colombia. After the government added Escobar's so-called "cocaine" hippos Friday to a list of "introduced, invasive species," experts say killing them may be the only viable option.

More than 100 African hippos descended from fewer than a handful imported as exotic pets by drug lord Pablo Escobar, face an uncertain future in Colombia. After the government added Escobar's so-called "cocaine" hippos Friday to a list of "introduced, invasive species," experts say killing them may be the only viable option. From the few individuals once housed at Escobar's Hacienda Napoles estate, the hippos' numbers have ballooned, with 130 now roaming free north of Bogota around the Magdalena River. Officials say the grazing giants, endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, threaten local wildlife and humans living along the river, whom they have already come into conflict with. Attempts have been made to sterilize the animals, which can weigh as much as 1.8 tons, but doing so is expensive and difficult. "Sacrifice (culling) remains on the table," said David Echeverri, head of the Cornare state environmental agency in charge of the sterilization effort. "It is a necessary option... it could be the only way to stop the problem from getting worse," he told AFP. Escobar, once head of the deadly Medellin Cartel, became one of the richest men on the planet, according to Forbes, thanks to the drug trafficking empire he built. With his wealth he built a menagerie, acquiring hippos, flamingos, giraffes, zebras and kangaroos for his ranch. After he was shot dead by police in 1993, all but the hippopotamuses were sold to zoos. The semi-aquatic ungulates were left to roam Escobar's estate and continued breeding. They are now believed to be the largest so-called "bloat" of hippopotamuses outside of Africa. 'Complex, expensive and dangerous' The creatures have long been a headache for authorities faced with a vocal anti-culling campaign. Last Friday, the government officially declared the hippos an invasive species and announced it had a plan to "manage" their population, which studies have suggested could quadruple in 10 years. Although the details of the plan have not been revealed, former environment minister Manuel Rodriguez has urged the government to use any means, including opening a hunt on the animals. "Obviously there are animal activists opposed to this, but what is the alternative?" he said. To date, Cornare has managed to surgically sterilize 11 hippos and dart another 40 with contraceptives. The effort has cost more than $100,000, but has failed to stop hippo numbers from swelling. "Everything with hippos is complex, expensive and dangerous," Echeverri told AFP. Potential 'tragedy' For Rodriguez, the animals pose a major threat to fishermen and other river-side inhabitants. Last year, Cornare recorded two hippo attacks on people, neither fatal. In Africa, hippos kill hundreds of people every year. "We could face a tragedy," Rodriguez warned. Also threatened by the hippos are the manatee -- large marine mammals that make the Magdalena River their home -- and a variety of native fish. Earlier this year, activists with the backing of green parliamentary candidate Luis Domingo Gomez, proposed creating a sanctuary for the hippos with a mix of public and private funds. But experts reject the proposal as costly and no less harmful to the local ecosystem. "Are we going to maintain a sanctuary for hippos that attack the manatee?" asked Rodriguez. Biologist Nataly Castelblanco, an expert on manatees, said local animals should take precedence. "Native species have conservation priority over invasive species," she wrote on Twitter.

End of the road in Colombia for Escobar's 'cocaine' hippos?

<p>For the first time since 2014, Google Chrome is changing its logo. A designer for Google Chrome, Elvin Hu offered the first look for the logo's redesign on his Twitter handle.</p>

<p>"We’re refreshing Chrome’s brand icons for the first time in 8 years. The new icons will start to appear across your devices soon," Elvin wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We simplified the main brand icon by removing the shadows, refining the proportions and brightening the colors, to align with Google's more modern brand expression. <a href="https://t.co/Hyig51gqJq">pic.twitter.com/Hyig51gqJq</a></p>
— Elvin 🌈 (@elvin_not_11) <a href="https://twitter.com/elvin_not_11/status/1489647027789000714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>In the new logo, the three colours - red, yellow, and green are simply flat and do not have any shadow. Also, the blue circle in the middle seems to be bigger and brighter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Image Credits: Twitter</em></p>

<p>Taking to his Twitter, Elvin mentioned that placing certain shades of green and red next to each other created an unpleasant colour vibration. Therefore, the team introduced a very subtle gradient to the main icon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team has also created OS-specific customisations, meaning, it will look more colourful to complement the other system icons but on macOS, the logo will have a small shadow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Windows 10 and 11 version has a more dramatic gradient.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Explaining the reason behind the change, Elvin said, “You might ask, “why bother with sth. so subtle?” We tailor Chrome’s experience to each OS, with features like Native Window Occlusion on Windows, day-one M1 support on macOS, Widgets on iOS/Android, and Material You on Android. We want our brand to convey the same level of care.”</p>

<p>The change in logo sparked tons of reactions on social media as netizens believe that the difference between the old and new logo is not noticeable.&nbsp;</p>

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— Falebi Jafda (@GoggleWalaMemer) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoggleWalaMemer/status/1490284759045459970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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For the first time since 2014, Google Chrome is changing its logo. A designer for Google Chrome, Elvin Hu offered the first look for the logo's redesign on his Twitter handle.

For the first time since 2014, Google Chrome is changing its logo. A designer for Google Chrome, Elvin Hu offered the first look for the logo's redesign on his Twitter handle. "We’re refreshing Chrome’s brand icons for the first time in 8 years. The new icons will start to appear across your devices soon," Elvin wrote. We simplified the main brand icon by removing the shadows, refining the proportions and brightening the colors, to align with Google's more modern brand expression. pic.twitter.com/Hyig51gqJq — Elvin 🌈 (@elvin_not_11) February 4, 2022 × In the new logo, the three colours - red, yellow, and green are simply flat and do not have any shadow. Also, the blue circle in the middle seems to be bigger and brighter. Image Credits: Twitter Taking to his Twitter, Elvin mentioned that placing certain shades of green and red next to each other created an unpleasant colour vibration. Therefore, the team introduced a very subtle gradient to the main icon. The team has also created OS-specific customisations, meaning, it will look more colourful to complement the other system icons but on macOS, the logo will have a small shadow. The Windows 10 and 11 version has a more dramatic gradient. Explaining the reason behind the change, Elvin said, “You might ask, “why bother with sth. so subtle?” We tailor Chrome’s experience to each OS, with features like Native Window Occlusion on Windows, day-one M1 support on macOS, Widgets on iOS/Android, and Material You on Android. We want our brand to convey the same level of care.” The change in logo sparked tons of reactions on social media as netizens believe that the difference between the old and new logo is not noticeable. Here are a few tweets: After seeing the Google chrome logo change: pic.twitter.com/or6xEP1fq3 — Falebi Jafda (@GoggleWalaMemer) February 6, 2022 × #GoogleChrome New logo. Spot the difference 😃 2014 2022 pic.twitter.com/lJXL7zqgjs — Sonu Prajapati (@TechMumbaikar) February 6, 2022 ×

Google Chrome changes logo for the first time in 8 years, netizens react

<p>Almost 1,200 Dutch residents are planning an event in which they will throw eggs at the superyacht of billionaire Jeff Bezos.</p>

<p>Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands will dismantle a historic bridge temporarily to make way for a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The gigantic yacht is reportedly being built by Dutch firm Oceanco. But it is too tall to fit through the historic Koningshaven Bridge, known to Rotterdammers as De Hef.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In protest, people in the country have made a Facebook group for an event called "Throwing eggs at Jeff Bezos' superyacht."</p>

<p>"Calling all Rotterdammers, take a box of rotten eggs with you and let's throw them en masse at Jeff's superyacht when it sails through the Hef in Rotterdam," says the event's description.</p>

<p>"Rotterdam was built from the rubble by the people of Rotterdam, and we don't just take that apart for the phallic symbol of a megalomaniac billionaire. Not without a fight!"</p>

<p>While 4,900 people have shown interest in the event, approximately 1,200 people have said they will be attending it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/worlds-10-richest-men-add-402bn-to-their-net-worth-in-2021-take-a-look-who-gained-more-441730#elon-musk-441715">Also see |&nbsp;World's 10 richest men add $402bn to their net worth in 2021. Take a look who gained more</a></strong></p>

<p>Reports have mentioned that the local council promised after a major renovation in 2017 that it would never again dismantle the bridge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A spokesman for the mayor of Rotterdam told AFP, "It's the only route to the sea," adding that billionaire Bezos would foot the bill for the operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The vessel, known as Y721 during construction, will measure 127 metres (139 yards), making it the largest sailing yacht in the world when it launches in 2022, according to figures published by Boat International.</p>

<p>The mayor's office insisted on the economic benefits and jobs created by the construction of the boat. It has also been promised that the bridge would be rebuilt in its current form.</p>

<p>Local media reports mentioned that the middle section of the steel-girdered bridge will be removed to give enough clearance to the boat. However, the entire process will take a few weeks and is expected to happen this summer.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Almost 1,200 Dutch residents are planning an event in which they will throw eggs at the superyacht of billionaire Jeff Bezos. Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands will dismantle a historic bridge temporarily to make way for a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Almost 1,200 Dutch residents are planning an event in which they will throw eggs at the superyacht of billionaire Jeff Bezos. Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands will dismantle a historic bridge temporarily to make way for a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The gigantic yacht is reportedly being built by Dutch firm Oceanco. But it is too tall to fit through the historic Koningshaven Bridge, known to Rotterdammers as De Hef. Also read | Defying death: Jeff Bezos, other big tech founders fund startups doing anti-aging research In protest, people in the country have made a Facebook group for an event called "Throwing eggs at Jeff Bezos' superyacht." "Calling all Rotterdammers, take a box of rotten eggs with you and let's throw them en masse at Jeff's superyacht when it sails through the Hef in Rotterdam," says the event's description. "Rotterdam was built from the rubble by the people of Rotterdam, and we don't just take that apart for the phallic symbol of a megalomaniac billionaire. Not without a fight!" While 4,900 people have shown interest in the event, approximately 1,200 people have said they will be attending it. Also see | World's 10 richest men add $402bn to their net worth in 2021. Take a look who gained more Reports have mentioned that the local council promised after a major renovation in 2017 that it would never again dismantle the bridge. A spokesman for the mayor of Rotterdam told AFP, "It's the only route to the sea," adding that billionaire Bezos would foot the bill for the operation. The vessel, known as Y721 during construction, will measure 127 metres (139 yards), making it the largest sailing yacht in the world when it launches in 2022, according to figures published by Boat International. The mayor's office insisted on the economic benefits and jobs created by the construction of the boat. It has also been promised that the bridge would be rebuilt in its current form. Local media reports mentioned that the middle section of the steel-girdered bridge will be removed to give enough clearance to the boat. However, the entire process will take a few weeks and is expected to happen this summer. (With inputs from agencies)

Dutch residents planning to chuck eggs at superyacht of billionaire Jeff Bezos

<p>An Irish woman put her husband for sale on an auction site after he left her alone with their kids and went on an impromptu fishing trip.</p>

<p>Known as Linda McAlister, the woman is married to John McAlister and had to move to Marton, Rangitikei over a year ago with their two sons Colt and Ryder.</p>

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<p>She used to live in Ireland before her marriage and had relocated to Waikato district in New Zealand after her engagement with John.</p>

<p>Recently, they had a disagreement after which John embarked on a fishing trip without informing her and left her alone with their children.</p>

<p>To back at him, she posted a humorous advertisement on the Trade Me website of 6 feet 1-inch husband who is 37-years-old and is a ''shooting and fishing sort of a person.''&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She also added that he requires some house training but she does not have time and patience at the moment but he would remain ''loyal provided he's fed and watered.''</p>

<p>Upon his return, when John saw the ad it left him in splits. He said his friend had sent him the listing on the e-bay style website.</p>

<p>The bid for the ad had reached $70 before it was taken down for violating the site's terms and conditions. It's manager James Ryan said it was the first time he had seen someone put their spouse for sale on the site.</p>

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An Irish woman put her husband for sale on an auction site after he left her alone with their kids and went on an impromptu fishing trip. Known as Linda McAlister, the woman is married to John McAlister and had to move to Marton, Rangitikei over a year ago with their two sons Colt and Ryder.

An Irish woman put her husband for sale on an auction site after he left her alone with their kids and went on an impromptu fishing trip. Known as Linda McAlister, the woman is married to John McAlister and had to move to Marton, Rangitikei over a year ago with their two sons Colt and Ryder. Also read | ‘Unboxing by Husband’: Viral trend on TikTok in Malaysia faces backlash She used to live in Ireland before her marriage and had relocated to Waikato district in New Zealand after her engagement with John. Recently, they had a disagreement after which John embarked on a fishing trip without informing her and left her alone with their children. To back at him, she posted a humorous advertisement on the Trade Me website of 6 feet 1-inch husband who is 37-years-old and is a ''shooting and fishing sort of a person.'' She also added that he requires some house training but she does not have time and patience at the moment but he would remain ''loyal provided he's fed and watered.'' Upon his return, when John saw the ad it left him in splits. He said his friend had sent him the listing on the e-bay style website. The bid for the ad had reached $70 before it was taken down for violating the site's terms and conditions. It's manager James Ryan said it was the first time he had seen someone put their spouse for sale on the site. (With inputs from agencies)

Irish woman lists husband for sale on auction due to this hilarious reason

<p>According to a study, people suffering from vitamin D deficiency&nbsp;were likely to develop severe COVID-19 as compared to patients who had higher levels of the vitamin.</p>

<p>The study by Israeli researchers found vitamin D helped a person's immune system to fight off the virus after it was measured among 1,176 patients between April 2020 to February 2021.</p>

<p>Vitamin D is considered a vital ingredient to keep a person's bones, teeth and muscles healthy with low levels associated with infectious diseases including cardiovascular diseases. Vitamin D deficiency also causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.</p>

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<p>The study by researchers from Bar-Ilan University in Safed in Israel found patients with vitamin D deficiency with less than 20 ng/mL&nbsp;were 14 times more likely to have a severe COVID-19 than those with more than 40 ng/mL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study further stated&nbsp;that the mortality rate among patients with enough vitamin D was 2.3 per cent as compared to 25.6 per cent in the vitamin D deficient group.</p>

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<p>"Our results suggest that it is advisable to maintain normal levels of vitamin D. This will be beneficial to those who contract the virus," Amiel Dror from Bar-Ilan University said, adding,"There is a clear consensus for vitamin D supplementation on a regular basis as advised by local health authorities as well as global health organisations."</p>

<p>The study said vitamin D deficiency was a "predictive risk factor" in COVID-19 clinical disease course and mortality while adding that research found a "new dimension" but added that it is still unclear why some people suffer from severe COVID-19 infection while others do not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The "sunshine vitamin" is found in sunlight including in oily fish namely mackerel, salmon, sardines including in&nbsp;egg yolks, liver and red meat.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


According to a study, people suffering from vitamin D deficiency were likely to develop severe COVID-19 as compared to patients who had higher levels of the vitamin.

According to a study, people suffering from vitamin D deficiency were likely to develop severe COVID-19 as compared to patients who had higher levels of the vitamin. The study by Israeli researchers found vitamin D helped a person's immune system to fight off the virus after it was measured among 1,176 patients between April 2020 to February 2021. Vitamin D is considered a vital ingredient to keep a person's bones, teeth and muscles healthy with low levels associated with infectious diseases including cardiovascular diseases. Vitamin D deficiency also causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Also Read: Lockdowns had little to no effect in cutting down Covid deaths, claims study The study by researchers from Bar-Ilan University in Safed in Israel found patients with vitamin D deficiency with less than 20 ng/mL were 14 times more likely to have a severe COVID-19 than those with more than 40 ng/mL. The study further stated that the mortality rate among patients with enough vitamin D was 2.3 per cent as compared to 25.6 per cent in the vitamin D deficient group. Also Read: Omicron BA.2: South Africa sees a rise in sub-variant cases "Our results suggest that it is advisable to maintain normal levels of vitamin D. This will be beneficial to those who contract the virus," Amiel Dror from Bar-Ilan University said, adding,"There is a clear consensus for vitamin D supplementation on a regular basis as advised by local health authorities as well as global health organisations." The study said vitamin D deficiency was a "predictive risk factor" in COVID-19 clinical disease course and mortality while adding that research found a "new dimension" but added that it is still unclear why some people suffer from severe COVID-19 infection while others do not. The "sunshine vitamin" is found in sunlight including in oily fish namely mackerel, salmon, sardines including in egg yolks, liver and red meat. (With inputs from Agencies)

Vitamin D deficiency increases COVID-19 severity: Study

<p>How do you break bad weather news to viewers? Distract them with something...or someone cute.</p>

<p>This may be exactly what a meteorologist from Milwaukee did.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CBS Milwaukee affiliate WDJT's meteorologist Rebecca Schuld brought her 13-week-old daughter on-air with her as she delivered her winter storm forecast last week.</p>

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<p>“She’s prepared. She’s got one of her good thick blankies here for that cold weather that’s coming up tonight,” said Rebecca, holding Fiona.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I thought she could help me with tonight’s first weather that’s going to be plenty unpleasant, right?”</p>

<p>Schuld, who had just returned to work after maternity leave, told Yahoo Life that Fiona's appearance was completely unplanned.</p>

<p>“I was just minutes away from having my next weather broadcast, and my baby had just woken up,” she said.</p>

<p>“I go over to my Greenwall. I’m holding her and our producer is like, ‘Oh, your baby, is she gonna make an appearance?’ I was very confident she was going to behave because she just took a long nap so I knew she’d be happy. I said, ‘sure!’”</p>

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<p>This forecast has won hearts online.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Loved seeing <a href="https://twitter.com/RebeccaSchuld?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RebeccaSchuld</a> on the air with her daughter, Fiona. Rebecca is working from home right now and Fiona had just woken up. They are so sweet together! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/moms?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#moms</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/reallife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#reallife</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbs58?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cbs58</a> <a href="https://t.co/oQDBdF0OsO">pic.twitter.com/oQDBdF0OsO</a></p>
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<p>Schuld tweeted after the broadcast that they were “shining a light on what real life actually looks like, trying to do it all &amp; how Covid has changed the way we conduct work.”</p>

<p>It was a big hit among colleagues and viewers. The weather forecast has been viewed thousands of times across Twitter, YouTube and Facebook since it was posted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, the station has featured a segment on pandemic parenting, including how their forecasters juggle the demands of work and parenting.</p>


How do you break bad weather news to viewers? Distract them with something...or someone cute. This may be exactly what a meteorologist from Milwaukee did. CBS Milwaukee affiliate WDJT's meteorologist Rebecca Schuld brought her 13-week-old daughter on-air with her as she delivered her winter storm forecast last week.

How do you break bad weather news to viewers? Distract them with something...or someone cute. This may be exactly what a meteorologist from Milwaukee did. CBS Milwaukee affiliate WDJT's meteorologist Rebecca Schuld brought her 13-week-old daughter on-air with her as she delivered her winter storm forecast last week. Also read | Now, scientists discover how human noses pick up body odour’s stench “She’s prepared. She’s got one of her good thick blankies here for that cold weather that’s coming up tonight,” said Rebecca, holding Fiona. “I thought she could help me with tonight’s first weather that’s going to be plenty unpleasant, right?” Schuld, who had just returned to work after maternity leave, told Yahoo Life that Fiona's appearance was completely unplanned. “I was just minutes away from having my next weather broadcast, and my baby had just woken up,” she said. “I go over to my Greenwall. I’m holding her and our producer is like, ‘Oh, your baby, is she gonna make an appearance?’ I was very confident she was going to behave because she just took a long nap so I knew she’d be happy. I said, ‘sure!’” Also read | No kidding, a bubble that lasted for 465 days! This forecast has won hearts online. Crazy amounts of cute during this @cbs58weather forecast on @CBS58! She’s beautiful @RebeccaSchuld. #WorkingMom #WorkingFromHome #RealLife pic.twitter.com/Qrv4l0HQGY — Nicole Koglin (@NicoleKoglinMKE) January 25, 2022 × Loved seeing @RebeccaSchuld on the air with her daughter, Fiona. Rebecca is working from home right now and Fiona had just woken up. They are so sweet together! #moms #reallife #cbs58 pic.twitter.com/oQDBdF0OsO — Jessie Garcia (@CBS58ND) January 25, 2022 × Schuld tweeted after the broadcast that they were “shining a light on what real life actually looks like, trying to do it all & how Covid has changed the way we conduct work.” It was a big hit among colleagues and viewers. The weather forecast has been viewed thousands of times across Twitter, YouTube and Facebook since it was posted. Since then, the station has featured a segment on pandemic parenting, including how their forecasters juggle the demands of work and parenting.

Balancing work and mommy duties: TV weather forecaster goes viral after the sharing screen with her baby

<p>Humankind produces enough trash for it to be a problem for the entire planet. Sure we have methods to segregate waste and treat it according to its type to decide whether it should be recycled, reused or else. But not all of us are mindful enough about basic things such as putting trash in the bin. The habit to litter in public is often a cause for deteriorating public health, clogged drains and worse.</p>

<p>Cities all around the world have employed many ways to try to ensure that trash goes into the bin and is then collected for its treatment, but perhaps no city can boast that it is able to collect absolutely all the waste that is produced within its jurisdiction. Perhaps a novel approach is necessary.</p>

<p>Such steps are being taken in Sweden where a company is training crows to pick up cigarette butts from the street and dump them in bin s.</p>

<p>A video from Corvid Cleaning showed crows picking up training sticks and dropping them into a bin. In order to encourage crows to clean up more, peanuts are dispensed as a reward when they successfully pick up and dump cigarette butts.</p>

<p>But what if crows dump something else in the bin? Like a leaf or some such? In such a case the reward of peanuts is not dispensed.</p>

<p>"The bin will tell litter apart from other items such as stones and leaves and only reward litter. The birds take part as much or as little as they wish, and the only human involvement is to empty the bin and refill the food," read a description on the website of Corvid Cleaning.</p>

<p>According to their website, Corvid Cleaning is preparing a pilot project that would see the birds pick up "real litter" instead of litter set out specifically for them.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Humankind produces enough trash for it to be a problem for the entire planet. Sure we have methods to segregate waste and treat it according to its type to decide whether it should be recycled, reused or else.

Humankind produces enough trash for it to be a problem for the entire planet. Sure we have methods to segregate waste and treat it according to its type to decide whether it should be recycled, reused or else. But not all of us are mindful enough about basic things such as putting trash in the bin. The habit to litter in public is often a cause for deteriorating public health, clogged drains and worse. Cities all around the world have employed many ways to try to ensure that trash goes into the bin and is then collected for its treatment, but perhaps no city can boast that it is able to collect absolutely all the waste that is produced within its jurisdiction. Perhaps a novel approach is necessary. Such steps are being taken in Sweden where a company is training crows to pick up cigarette butts from the street and dump them in bin s. A video from Corvid Cleaning showed crows picking up training sticks and dropping them into a bin. In order to encourage crows to clean up more, peanuts are dispensed as a reward when they successfully pick up and dump cigarette butts. But what if crows dump something else in the bin? Like a leaf or some such? In such a case the reward of peanuts is not dispensed. "The bin will tell litter apart from other items such as stones and leaves and only reward litter. The birds take part as much or as little as they wish, and the only human involvement is to empty the bin and refill the food," read a description on the website of Corvid Cleaning. According to their website, Corvid Cleaning is preparing a pilot project that would see the birds pick up "real litter" instead of litter set out specifically for them. (With inputs from agencies)

Will work for food: Company trains crows to pick up trash from streets

<p>Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands will dismantle a historic bridge temporarily to make way for a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Dutch firm Oceanco is reportedly building the gigantic yacht for the billionaire but it is&nbsp;too tall to fit through the historic Koningshaven Bridge, known to Rotterdammers as De Hef.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The iconic Koningshaven Bridge dates from 1878 and was rebuilt after being bombed by the Nazis in 1940 during World War II.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The superyacht is said to be worth $485 million and is said to be 417ft long as the shipyard building the three-masted mammoth in Alblasserdam, near Rotterdam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company has asked the local council to remove the bridge's central section so it can pass through. However, locals are angry over the decision to let it happen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have mentioned that the local council promised after a major renovation in 2017 that it would never again dismantle the bridge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A spokesman for the mayor of Rotterdam told AFP, "It's the only route to the sea," adding that billionaire Bezos would foot the bill for the operation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The mayor's office insisted on the economic benefits and jobs created by the construction of the boat. It has also been promised that the bridge would be rebuilt in its current form.</p>

<p>Local media reports mentioned that the middle section of the steel-girdered bridge will be removed to give enough clearance to the boat. However, the entire process will take a few weeks and is expected to happen this summer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands will dismantle a historic bridge temporarily to make way for a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. A Dutch firm Oceanco is reportedly building the gigantic yacht for the billionaire but it is too tall to fit through the historic Koningshaven Bridge, known to Rotterdammers as De Hef.

Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands will dismantle a historic bridge temporarily to make way for a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. A Dutch firm Oceanco is reportedly building the gigantic yacht for the billionaire but it is too tall to fit through the historic Koningshaven Bridge, known to Rotterdammers as De Hef. The iconic Koningshaven Bridge dates from 1878 and was rebuilt after being bombed by the Nazis in 1940 during World War II. ALSO READ | Scientists discover a way to target & destroy cancer cells: Here's how the ground-breaking therapy works The superyacht is said to be worth $485 million and is said to be 417ft long as the shipyard building the three-masted mammoth in Alblasserdam, near Rotterdam. The company has asked the local council to remove the bridge's central section so it can pass through. However, locals are angry over the decision to let it happen. Reports have mentioned that the local council promised after a major renovation in 2017 that it would never again dismantle the bridge. A spokesman for the mayor of Rotterdam told AFP, "It's the only route to the sea," adding that billionaire Bezos would foot the bill for the operation. ALSO READ | NASA reveals when it will crash International Space Station on Earth The mayor's office insisted on the economic benefits and jobs created by the construction of the boat. It has also been promised that the bridge would be rebuilt in its current form. Local media reports mentioned that the middle section of the steel-girdered bridge will be removed to give enough clearance to the boat. However, the entire process will take a few weeks and is expected to happen this summer. (With inputs from agencies)

Here's how Jeff Bezos' superyacht messing up with history of this Dutch port city

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">Over the weekend, the owners of a New Mexico property were doubly astonished to find an AR-15-wielding burglar in their home, only to have him apologise, offer them money, and depart, embarrassed.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">According to a Santa Fe county sheriff's office police report quoted by the Albuquerque Journal, the man slept, showered, dined, and drank beer in the residence on the outskirts of Santa Fe before the owners returned and discovered him.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">He was armed with an AR-15 scoped rifle, yet he made no threats or took any of their jewellery or other valuables.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">According to the complaint, he instead offered the homeowners $200 as "reimbursement for the window" that he shattered."&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">According to the complaint, the guy, who is around 6 feet (1.8 metres) tall and in his late 20s, told the owners he was fleeing from someone and that his family had been murdered in east Texas.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">His car had broken down west of Santa Fe, he said.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">According to the report, the individual was "very humiliated and remorseful about the situation," according to the residents.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">The suspect walked along a ditch with his duffel bag and revolver after leaving the house.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">According to the report, his alleged larcenies totaled $15.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Over the weekend, the owners of a New Mexico property were doubly astonished to find an AR-15-wielding burglar in their home, only to have him apologise, offer them money, and depart, embarrassed.

Over the weekend, the owners of a New Mexico property were doubly astonished to find an AR-15-wielding burglar in their home, only to have him apologise, offer them money, and depart, embarrassed. According to a Santa Fe county sheriff's office police report quoted by the Albuquerque Journal, the man slept, showered, dined, and drank beer in the residence on the outskirts of Santa Fe before the owners returned and discovered him. He was armed with an AR-15 scoped rifle, yet he made no threats or took any of their jewellery or other valuables. According to the complaint, he instead offered the homeowners $200 as "reimbursement for the window" that he shattered." According to the complaint, the guy, who is around 6 feet (1.8 metres) tall and in his late 20s, told the owners he was fleeing from someone and that his family had been murdered in east Texas. His car had broken down west of Santa Fe, he said. According to the report, the individual was "very humiliated and remorseful about the situation," according to the residents. The suspect walked along a ditch with his duffel bag and revolver after leaving the house. According to the report, his alleged larcenies totaled $15. (With inputs from agencies)

An apologetic burglar gives $200 to house owner for broken window

<p>A cute story of an eight-year-old boy has gone viral. Dillon Helbig, a second-grader hailing from Idaho in the United States got his storybook self-published.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It doesn't end here. The background story is really sweet and quite inspiring to millions of kids who dream of getting their books, comics and paintings published.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The book named "The Adventures of Dillon Helbig's Crismis" written and compiled by Dillon was discovered by the librarians. But the question is: who put it there?&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dillon snuck the book&nbsp;in the local library and put it on the bookshelf. No one noticed it but when the librarians found it there, they chose to not take it off the shelf. They made it an official library book.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I always be sneaky, like how I get chocolate," Dillon told the KTVB television station.</p>

<p>He added, "There was a lot of librarians that I had to sneak past so do you know what I did? I covered up this part and covered the back with my body and just snuck it in and then started to walk, and then I came in this aisle – no, wait, this aisle – and then I put my book right here. Wait, right here."</p>

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<p>Dillon just wanted people to read his book. However, his clever marketing idea is appreciable as in the Idaho town of Boise, Helbig's storybook has now become a hit. It became&nbsp;so popular that several curious readers are waitlisted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the book (or novel), Dillon tells a fictional story of Christmas tree decoration, which exploded, transporting him to the year 1621 when the Thanksgiving holiday was first celebrated in the US.&nbsp;</p>


A cute story of an eight-year-old boy has gone viral. Dillon Helbig, a second-grader hailing from Idaho in the United States got his storybook self-published. It doesn't end here.

A cute story of an eight-year-old boy has gone viral. Dillon Helbig, a second-grader hailing from Idaho in the United States got his storybook self-published. It doesn't end here. The background story is really sweet and quite inspiring to millions of kids who dream of getting their books, comics and paintings published. The book named "The Adventures of Dillon Helbig's Crismis" written and compiled by Dillon was discovered by the librarians. But the question is: who put it there? ALSO READ | Scientists discover a way to target & destroy cancer cells: Here's how the ground-breaking therapy works Dillon snuck the book in the local library and put it on the bookshelf. No one noticed it but when the librarians found it there, they chose to not take it off the shelf. They made it an official library book. "I always be sneaky, like how I get chocolate," Dillon told the KTVB television station. He added, "There was a lot of librarians that I had to sneak past so do you know what I did? I covered up this part and covered the back with my body and just snuck it in and then started to walk, and then I came in this aisle – no, wait, this aisle – and then I put my book right here. Wait, right here." ALSO READ | NASA reveals when it will crash International Space Station on Earth Dillon just wanted people to read his book. However, his clever marketing idea is appreciable as in the Idaho town of Boise, Helbig's storybook has now become a hit. It became so popular that several curious readers are waitlisted. In the book (or novel), Dillon tells a fictional story of Christmas tree decoration, which exploded, transporting him to the year 1621 when the Thanksgiving holiday was first celebrated in the US.

A cute 'Crismis' story: This 8-year-old hides self-made book on library shelf. It's a hit now

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">Zoos across the United States are carrying on the Valentine's Day custom of naming animals and critters after ex-lovers, some of whom may perish in nature's food chain.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">Here are a few wildlife institutions that are running naming campaigns if you're looking for a symbolic method to get over a previous flame, want to help zoo ambassadors, or have a Valentine with a ghoulish sense of humour.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6"><strong>Name a Roach at the Bronx Zoo</strong></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">For Valentine's Day, the Bronx Zoo is bringing back its Name a Roach programme.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">The programme, which began in 2011, lets zoo visitors name a Madagascar hissing cockroach for $15, which includes a digital certificate.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">A cockroach's name does not have to be confined to exes, either.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">Customers are encouraged to name roaches after relatives and loved ones at the Bronx Zoo.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Valentine’s Day is almost here and there’s really only one way to tell someone your love is eternal. Name a Bronx Zoo hissing cockroach for them. Go the extra mile and add a roach hat, roach socks, or romantic roach encounter to complete the package: <a href="https://t.co/S66H3cbGvB">https://t.co/S66H3cbGvB</a> <a href="https://t.co/E1X38037Cj">pic.twitter.com/E1X38037Cj</a></p>
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<p>Orders can be submitted online, and the receiver of the Valentine's Day present will be told on February 14 that an insect has been named after them.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">If that isn't enough, the Bronx Zoo is now selling "Name a Roach" gift packages, which include virtual interactions with Madagascar hissing cockroaches and staff, as well as roach-themed commemorative memorabilia.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">Roach Socks, a Roach Beanie, or both are available for Valentine's Day consumers.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="14"><strong>Unhappy Valentine's Day from Brookfield Zoo's Name a Cockroach After Your Ex!</strong></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15">The annual Name a Cockroach After Your Ex campaign, which has been dubbed an "Un-Happy Valentine's Day" event for that "un-special (or special) someone in your life," is returning to the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="16">Holiday visitors can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach for $15.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="17">Customers will receive a Certificate of Naming in their donation receipt after purchase, which they can display at home.</p>

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<p><strong>Buff Off at the Lehigh Valley Zoo</strong></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="19">The Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, is conducting a Valentine's Day Bug Off event, during which zoo visitors can name bugs after their ex and see them fed to zoo ambassadors.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="20">A $5 payment is required for each feeder cricket, which will go toward the Lehigh Valley Zoo's conservation and animal enrichment programmes.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="21">Additional contributions are also appreciated.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="22">In the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day, the Lehigh Valley Zoo's Facebook page will post a weekly cricket feeding.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="23">The movies will feature a range of zoo animal ambassadors chewing on crickets as workers provide wildlife knowledge.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="24"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Zoos across the United States are carrying on the Valentine's Day custom of naming animals and critters after ex-lovers, some of whom may perish in nature's food chain.

Zoos across the United States are carrying on the Valentine's Day custom of naming animals and critters after ex-lovers, some of whom may perish in nature's food chain. Here are a few wildlife institutions that are running naming campaigns if you're looking for a symbolic method to get over a previous flame, want to help zoo ambassadors, or have a Valentine with a ghoulish sense of humour. Name a Roach at the Bronx Zoo For Valentine's Day, the Bronx Zoo is bringing back its Name a Roach programme. The programme, which began in 2011, lets zoo visitors name a Madagascar hissing cockroach for $15, which includes a digital certificate. A cockroach's name does not have to be confined to exes, either. Customers are encouraged to name roaches after relatives and loved ones at the Bronx Zoo. Valentine’s Day is almost here and there’s really only one way to tell someone your love is eternal. Name a Bronx Zoo hissing cockroach for them. Go the extra mile and add a roach hat, roach socks, or romantic roach encounter to complete the package: https://t.co/S66H3cbGvB pic.twitter.com/E1X38037Cj — Bronx Zoo (@BronxZoo) January 18, 2022 × Orders can be submitted online, and the receiver of the Valentine's Day present will be told on February 14 that an insect has been named after them. If that isn't enough, the Bronx Zoo is now selling "Name a Roach" gift packages, which include virtual interactions with Madagascar hissing cockroaches and staff, as well as roach-themed commemorative memorabilia. Roach Socks, a Roach Beanie, or both are available for Valentine's Day consumers. Unhappy Valentine's Day from Brookfield Zoo's Name a Cockroach After Your Ex! The annual Name a Cockroach After Your Ex campaign, which has been dubbed an "Un-Happy Valentine's Day" event for that "un-special (or special) someone in your life," is returning to the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Holiday visitors can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach for $15. Customers will receive a Certificate of Naming in their donation receipt after purchase, which they can display at home. This Valentine's Day, name a cockroach in honor of that un-special (or special) someone in your life! For a $15 donation to Brookfield Zoo, you can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach found inside our Hamill Family Play Zoo after your ex (or anyone). pic.twitter.com/D922LjnNq5 — Brookfield Zoo (@brookfield_zoo) January 14, 2022 × Buff Off at the Lehigh Valley Zoo The Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, is conducting a Valentine's Day Bug Off event, during which zoo visitors can name bugs after their ex and see them fed to zoo ambassadors. A $5 payment is required for each feeder cricket, which will go toward the Lehigh Valley Zoo's conservation and animal enrichment programmes. Additional contributions are also appreciated. In the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day, the Lehigh Valley Zoo's Facebook page will post a weekly cricket feeding. The movies will feature a range of zoo animal ambassadors chewing on crickets as workers provide wildlife knowledge. (With inputs from agencies)

US zoos continue the Valentine’s Day tradition of naming cockroaches after exes 

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="4">Greenland's immense ice sheet has lost enough ice in the past 20 years to submerge the entire United States in half a metre of water, according to data released this week by Danish researchers.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="8">The climate is warming faster in the Arctic than anywhere else on the planet and melting ice from Greenland is now the main factor in the rise in the Earth's oceans, according to NASA.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="9">Since measurements began in 2002, the Greenland ice sheet has lost about 4,700 billion tonnes of ice, said Polar Portal, a joint project involving several Danish Arctic research institutes.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="10">This represents 4,700 cubic kilometres of melted water -- "enough to cover the entire US by half a meter" -- and has contributed 1.2 centimetres to sea level rise, the Arctic monitoring website added.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="11">Polar Portal's findings are based on satellite imagery from the US-German GRACE programme (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment), which showed the ice melt to be most severe near the coasts of the Arctic territory, at the edge of the ice sheet.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="12">In these peripheral zones, "independent observations also indicate that the ice is thinning, that the glacier fronts are retreating in fjords and on land, and that there is a greater degree of melting from the surface of the ice", the website said.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="13">The west coast of Greenland is particularly affected, according to the data.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="14">Climate change is particularly alarming in the Arctic, which scientists say is warming at a rate three to four times the global average.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="15">According to a study published by NASA in late January, the accelerated melting near Greenland's coasts can be explained by the warming of the Arctic Ocean.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="16">The phenomenon "is melting Greenland's glaciers at least as much as warm air is melting them from above".</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="17">Melting ice from Greenland is currently the main factor in the rise in the Earth's oceans and the territory's glaciers are now retreating six to seven times faster than they were 25 years ago, the US agency added.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="18">According to climate scientists, the Greenland ice sheet contains enough water to raise the oceans by more than seven metres, and the ice sheet in Antarctica contains enough for a rise of almost 50 metres.</p>

<p data-changed="true" data-paragraphid="19">Arctic sea ice cover, although its melting has no effect on sea levels, has also shrunk considerably, losing almost 13 percent of its average surface area every 10 years.</p>


Greenland's immense ice sheet has lost enough ice in the past 20 years to submerge the entire United States in half a metre of water, according to data released this week by Danish researchers.

Greenland's immense ice sheet has lost enough ice in the past 20 years to submerge the entire United States in half a metre of water, according to data released this week by Danish researchers. The climate is warming faster in the Arctic than anywhere else on the planet and melting ice from Greenland is now the main factor in the rise in the Earth's oceans, according to NASA. Since measurements began in 2002, the Greenland ice sheet has lost about 4,700 billion tonnes of ice, said Polar Portal, a joint project involving several Danish Arctic research institutes. This represents 4,700 cubic kilometres of melted water -- "enough to cover the entire US by half a meter" -- and has contributed 1.2 centimetres to sea level rise, the Arctic monitoring website added. Polar Portal's findings are based on satellite imagery from the US-German GRACE programme (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment), which showed the ice melt to be most severe near the coasts of the Arctic territory, at the edge of the ice sheet. In these peripheral zones, "independent observations also indicate that the ice is thinning, that the glacier fronts are retreating in fjords and on land, and that there is a greater degree of melting from the surface of the ice", the website said. The west coast of Greenland is particularly affected, according to the data. Climate change is particularly alarming in the Arctic, which scientists say is warming at a rate three to four times the global average. According to a study published by NASA in late January, the accelerated melting near Greenland's coasts can be explained by the warming of the Arctic Ocean. The phenomenon "is melting Greenland's glaciers at least as much as warm air is melting them from above". Melting ice from Greenland is currently the main factor in the rise in the Earth's oceans and the territory's glaciers are now retreating six to seven times faster than they were 25 years ago, the US agency added. According to climate scientists, the Greenland ice sheet contains enough water to raise the oceans by more than seven metres, and the ice sheet in Antarctica contains enough for a rise of almost 50 metres. Arctic sea ice cover, although its melting has no effect on sea levels, has also shrunk considerably, losing almost 13 percent of its average surface area every 10 years.

In 20 years, Greenland ice sheet loses water enough to submerge US: Study 

<p>Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee is bisexual. Coming out on her sexual orientation, the beauty queen said, “I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes”. She came out with her sexual preference in an interview with a magazine, so as to put an end to rumours about her sexuality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She revealed that it’s not a new feeling and she has always identified as a bisexual. “I’ve identified with that for as long as I can remember. I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes.”</p>

<p>Michelle didn’t discuss this during Philippines national beauty contest, that ended on May 13, as she felt that the “timing wasn’t right”. “I felt like coming out during the competition would shock everyone, and cloud everyone’s judgment. I also wanted to do that within my own timeline, and it wasn’t the right time.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Michelle's coming out moment</strong></h2>

<p>She felt it was the right time now as people started circulating images from her childhood – in which she looks like a regular high schooler with unkempt hair. “I want to come out with this story because I know that those photos were spread with malicious intent to kind of distract me, make me feel I’m not worthy of the crown,” she said.</p>

<p>This is now her way of controlling the narrative after these old photos were spread to discredit her achievements and make her look unworthy of becoming a beauty queen.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Michelle revealed that people close to her always knew this about her. Her friends knew and her family, including her mother Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, had an “inkling”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>A part of LGBTQ community</strong></h2>

<p>Michelle was also a part of the LGBTQ community before coming out. “Even before coming out, I’ve been attending pride marches. I have too many friends and best friends in the community. I’ve been a loud and proud ally. It’s just that I never gave a confirmation,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee is an actress-model. She has starred in films like <em>Cara x Jagger</em>.</p>

<p>There is currently no national legislation in the Philippines to prevent injustice and economic discrimination against LGBTQ communities, although 25 local jurisdictions have anti-discrimination laws that prohibit prejudice based on sexual orientation and gender identity.</p>

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Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee is bisexual. Coming out on her sexual orientation, the beauty queen said, “I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes”.

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee is bisexual. Coming out on her sexual orientation, the beauty queen said, “I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes”. She came out with her sexual preference in an interview with a magazine, so as to put an end to rumours about her sexuality. She revealed that it’s not a new feeling and she has always identified as a bisexual. “I’ve identified with that for as long as I can remember. I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes.” Michelle didn’t discuss this during Philippines national beauty contest, that ended on May 13, as she felt that the “timing wasn’t right”. “I felt like coming out during the competition would shock everyone, and cloud everyone’s judgment. I also wanted to do that within my own timeline, and it wasn’t the right time.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by MMD (@michelledee) × Michelle's coming out moment She felt it was the right time now as people started circulating images from her childhood – in which she looks like a regular high schooler with unkempt hair. “I want to come out with this story because I know that those photos were spread with malicious intent to kind of distract me, make me feel I’m not worthy of the crown,” she said. This is now her way of controlling the narrative after these old photos were spread to discredit her achievements and make her look unworthy of becoming a beauty queen. Michelle revealed that people close to her always knew this about her. Her friends knew and her family, including her mother Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, had an “inkling”. A part of LGBTQ community Michelle was also a part of the LGBTQ community before coming out. “Even before coming out, I’ve been attending pride marches. I have too many friends and best friends in the community. I’ve been a loud and proud ally. It’s just that I never gave a confirmation,” she said. Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee is an actress-model. She has starred in films like Cara x Jagger. There is currently no national legislation in the Philippines to prevent injustice and economic discrimination against LGBTQ communities, although 25 local jurisdictions have anti-discrimination laws that prohibit prejudice based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 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>What excavations would reveal of the centuries gone by cannot always be known with the greatest certainty. Though we know a lot about history, a lot needs to be still unravelled.</p>

<p>Researchers have now found skeletal remains of a man buried near a headless horse. The remains have been found in Knittlingen in southern Germany. Researchers think that the man and the horse were buried 1400 years ago when the area was ruled by Merovingian dynasty.</p>

<p>But why the horse is headless is still somewhat of a mystery.</p>

<p>Researchers believe the man was member of local elite.</p>

<p>"He stood in a 'chain of command' with the Merovingian kings on its top, which meant he was obliged to participate in the king's campaigns," Folke Damminger, an archaeologist in charge of research at the site, told Live Science in an email.</p>

<p>Damminger added that "most probably the decapitation [of the horse] was part of the burial ceremony".&nbsp;<br />
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According to him, the man's family members may have wanted him to appear wealthy and this may be the reason why he was buried with a horse.</p>

<p>Another reason that is being put forward is that the horse was buried for the man to have a vehicle in the afterlife.</p>

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What excavations would reveal of the centuries gone by cannot always be known with the greatest certainty. Though we know a lot about history, a lot needs to be still unravelled.

What excavations would reveal of the centuries gone by cannot always be known with the greatest certainty. Though we know a lot about history, a lot needs to be still unravelled. Researchers have now found skeletal remains of a man buried near a headless horse. The remains have been found in Knittlingen in southern Germany. Researchers think that the man and the horse were buried 1400 years ago when the area was ruled by Merovingian dynasty. But why the horse is headless is still somewhat of a mystery. Researchers believe the man was member of local elite. "He stood in a 'chain of command' with the Merovingian kings on its top, which meant he was obliged to participate in the king's campaigns," Folke Damminger, an archaeologist in charge of research at the site, told Live Science in an email. Damminger added that "most probably the decapitation [of the horse] was part of the burial ceremony". According to him, the man's family members may have wanted him to appear wealthy and this may be the reason why he was buried with a horse. Another reason that is being put forward is that the horse was buried for the man to have a vehicle in the afterlife. The head of the horse has not yet been found.

Burial of headless horse alongside a man creates mystery

<p>As the "partygate" takes a toll on PM Boris Johnson, White House Press secretary&nbsp;Jen Psaki&nbsp;while responding to question&nbsp;took a dig at the UK prime minister saying: "has the President ever been ambushed by a cake? &nbsp;Not that I’m aware of."</p>

<p>Psaki added that the US and UK were in an "important partnership" and were against Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine "and that certainly has not changed, despite cakes in anyone’s faces."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-attended-prosecco-fuelled-farewell-during-strict-lockdown-in-2021-report-449747">Also Read in Pics | Brits angrily contrast own lives during Covid lockdown when PM Johnson partied</a></p>

<p>Reports claim Russian media has also slammed Johnson over his role in the lockdown party row at 10 Downing Street as reporters raised questions on the UK prime minister&nbsp;cancelling&nbsp;a call to&nbsp;Putin due to his engagement in Parliament over the lockdown scandal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The lockdown party affair has led Johnson's own Conservative party MPs to rebel against him amid calls for his resignation. The British prime minister was forced to apologise before Parliament over the scandal after the Sue Gray report concluded that there was "failures of leadership and judgment". The British prime rejected calls to leave office.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-attended-prosecco-fuelled-farewell-during-strict-lockdown-in-2021-report-449747">Also Read:&nbsp;Johnson attended prosecco-fuelled farewell during&nbsp;lockdown</a></p>

<p>Johnson promised to carry out reforms suggested in Gray's report even as it said that "too little thought" was given as to how the public would react to a succession of gatherings with the country under strict lockdown amid the pandemic.</p>

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As the "partygate" takes a toll on PM Boris Johnson, White House Press secretary Jen Psaki while responding to question took a dig at the UK prime minister saying: "has the President ever been ambushed by a cake?

As the "partygate" takes a toll on PM Boris Johnson, White House Press secretary Jen Psaki while responding to question took a dig at the UK prime minister saying: "has the President ever been ambushed by a cake? Not that I’m aware of." Psaki added that the US and UK were in an "important partnership" and were against Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine "and that certainly has not changed, despite cakes in anyone’s faces." Also Read in Pics | Brits angrily contrast own lives during Covid lockdown when PM Johnson partied Reports claim Russian media has also slammed Johnson over his role in the lockdown party row at 10 Downing Street as reporters raised questions on the UK prime minister cancelling a call to Putin due to his engagement in Parliament over the lockdown scandal. hilarious press conference in Ukraine with Boris Johnson hoping to be the big war time statesman but literally every question he gets is about #partygate and the #SueGrayReport😄 — dave ❄️ 🥕 🧻 (@davemacladd) February 1, 2022 × Social media was also rife with tweets about Johnson's failure amid the "partygate" row. Just watch Priti Patel’s reaction:#Partygate pic.twitter.com/BFhwGjF5Z8 — Alain Tolhurst (@Alain_Tolhurst) January 31, 2022 × Who did this? 🤣🤣#PartyGate pic.twitter.com/A4dvBRIhop — Mx Christopher John (@mrchrisjohn) January 25, 2022 × How the French see us: "Could you come back later? We are in a work meeting"#PartyGate pic.twitter.com/jUHBAYIwqd — Shropshire Green Man - Still wearing a mask... (@WhittallClive) February 1, 2022 × The lockdown party affair has led Johnson's own Conservative party MPs to rebel against him amid calls for his resignation. The British prime minister was forced to apologise before Parliament over the scandal after the Sue Gray report concluded that there was "failures of leadership and judgment". The British prime rejected calls to leave office. Also Read: Johnson attended prosecco-fuelled farewell during lockdown Johnson promised to carry out reforms suggested in Gray's report even as it said that "too little thought" was given as to how the public would react to a succession of gatherings with the country under strict lockdown amid the pandemic. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Has the President ever been ambushed by a cake?': 'Partygate' scandal torments UK PM Johnson

<p>The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs just unveiled its official Five-Year Agricultural Plan, which includes farmed meat for the first time.</p>

<p>The research discusses how innovation in "border and cross-disciplinary technologies," which include farmed meat, should be promoted.</p>

<p>According to GFI APAC, this indicates that Chinese officials feel farmed meat production is in the national interest, making it very probable that the government will increase investment in the sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese government has already taken steps in the direction of lab - grown meat, announcing in June a three-year government-funded initiative named "High-efficiency biological manufacturing technology of artificial meat."</p>

<p>Several alternative protein research teams have received funding from China's National Natural Science Foundation, and the China Meat Food Research Center and Beijing Academy of Food Sciences are working on technologies to 3D print cultured meat.<br />
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<strong>Watch | Israelis taste the future with lab-grown chicken</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Science and Technology has developed a programme dubbed "Green Biological Manufacturing" to fund sustainability-focused research initiatives, including a number of plant-based and cultured meat-related ventures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many Chinese enterprises are working on cultured meat, in addition to government-funded research initiatives.</p>

<p>HEROTEIN, a Shanghai-based alternative meat company, is collaborating with Mission Barns, a cultivated fat producer based in the United States, to bring hybrid cultivated and plant-based meats to market.</p>

<p>According to research, Chinese customers are significantly more accepting of cultured meat than Western consumers, with a recent survey suggesting that 90% of Chinese consumers would eat it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs just unveiled its official Five-Year Agricultural Plan, which includes farmed meat for the first time. The research discusses how innovation in "border and cross-disciplinary technologies," which include farmed meat, should be promoted.

The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs just unveiled its official Five-Year Agricultural Plan, which includes farmed meat for the first time. The research discusses how innovation in "border and cross-disciplinary technologies," which include farmed meat, should be promoted. According to GFI APAC, this indicates that Chinese officials feel farmed meat production is in the national interest, making it very probable that the government will increase investment in the sector. The Chinese government has already taken steps in the direction of lab - grown meat, announcing in June a three-year government-funded initiative named "High-efficiency biological manufacturing technology of artificial meat." Several alternative protein research teams have received funding from China's National Natural Science Foundation, and the China Meat Food Research Center and Beijing Academy of Food Sciences are working on technologies to 3D print cultured meat. Watch | Israelis taste the future with lab-grown chicken Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Science and Technology has developed a programme dubbed "Green Biological Manufacturing" to fund sustainability-focused research initiatives, including a number of plant-based and cultured meat-related ventures. Many Chinese enterprises are working on cultured meat, in addition to government-funded research initiatives. HEROTEIN, a Shanghai-based alternative meat company, is collaborating with Mission Barns, a cultivated fat producer based in the United States, to bring hybrid cultivated and plant-based meats to market. According to research, Chinese customers are significantly more accepting of cultured meat than Western consumers, with a recent survey suggesting that 90% of Chinese consumers would eat it. (With inputs from agencies)

'Lab-grown meat': China’s 5-year agricultural plan with ‘future foods’

<p>A hospital in Kerala, situated in southern India, has apologised for using Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman in a skin treatment advertisement.&nbsp;<br />
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The hospital came under fire when photos of their ad surfaced on social media and were widely criticised.&nbsp;<br />
The photos of the now-removed poster featured a photo of the 84-year-old actor to advertise several services, including the removal of skin tags, warts, milia and more.&nbsp;<br />
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The photo was severely criticised on social media for its racial undertones. Some users on Twitter tagged the senior actor to bring the ad to his notice.&nbsp;<br />
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"Sir Morgan Freeman, your picture is used as a poster at a dermatology department advt board in hospital in Kerala, India," wrote one Twitter user. "Using your picture as a sample, they are claiming to make everyone free from dark tan, wrinkles, pigments...."<br />
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"Oh, my god! The dermatology department of a Kerala cooperative hospital is using the photo of Morgan Freeman to claim they can remove warts &amp; skin tags in a single visit! Show respect &amp; basic courtesy, people!<br />
@morgan_freeman," a netizen commented.&nbsp;"Disgusting," another one wrote.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sir, .<a href="https://twitter.com/morgan_freeman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@morgan_freeman</a> your picture is used as a poster at a dermatology department advt board in hospital in Kerala, India.<br />
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<p>The hospital eventually pulled down the ad and issued an apology via a newspaper. "The picture was taken from the internet and the board displayed near the casualty on January 26 (Wednesday). When we came to know about the gaffe, it was removed on Saturday," T Sunil, the marketing manager of the hospital, told The New Indian Express. "The hospital has issued an apology on its Facebook page. There was no intention to defame the great actor," he added.</p>


A hospital in Kerala, situated in southern India, has apologised for using Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman in a skin treatment advertisement. The hospital came under fire when photos of their ad surfaced on social media and were widely criticised.

A hospital in Kerala, situated in southern India, has apologised for using Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman in a skin treatment advertisement. The hospital came under fire when photos of their ad surfaced on social media and were widely criticised. The photos of the now-removed poster featured a photo of the 84-year-old actor to advertise several services, including the removal of skin tags, warts, milia and more. The photo was severely criticised on social media for its racial undertones. Some users on Twitter tagged the senior actor to bring the ad to his notice. "Sir Morgan Freeman, your picture is used as a poster at a dermatology department advt board in hospital in Kerala, India," wrote one Twitter user. "Using your picture as a sample, they are claiming to make everyone free from dark tan, wrinkles, pigments...." "Oh, my god! The dermatology department of a Kerala cooperative hospital is using the photo of Morgan Freeman to claim they can remove warts & skin tags in a single visit! Show respect & basic courtesy, people! @morgan_freeman," a netizen commented. "Disgusting," another one wrote. Oh, my god! The dermatology department of a Kerala cooperative hospital is using the photo of Morgan Freeman to claim they can remove warts & skin tags in a single visit! Show respect & basic courtesy, people! @morgan_freeman pic.twitter.com/l9KkEe001k — Sreejith Panickar (@PanickarS) January 31, 2022 × Surprised to this from a state with 100% literacy rate.. — Ranjana Jaiswal Chakraborty🇮🇳 (@RanjanaChakrab5) January 31, 2022 × Sir, .@morgan_freeman your picture is used as a poster at a dermatology department advt board in hospital in Kerala, India. Using your picture as sample, they are claiming to make everyone free from dark tan, wrinkles, pigments.... pic.twitter.com/54plREcswi — Rejimon Kuttappan (@rejitweets) January 31, 2022 × The hospital eventually pulled down the ad and issued an apology via a newspaper. "The picture was taken from the internet and the board displayed near the casualty on January 26 (Wednesday). When we came to know about the gaffe, it was removed on Saturday," T Sunil, the marketing manager of the hospital, told The New Indian Express. "The hospital has issued an apology on its Facebook page. There was no intention to defame the great actor," he added.

Indian hospital apologises after it uses Morgan Freeman's photo in a skin treatment advertisement

<p>One of France's most important treasures, which had been stolen almost 50 years ago has been returned by a Dutch art sleuth.</p>

<p>The 1st-century bronze sculpture statue of the god Bacchus had been stolen in December 1973 from Musee du Pays Chatillonnais in eastern France.</p>

<p>For the heist, thieves smashed a window, crawled through the bars, and pilfered the 40 centimetres&nbsp;statue of the god of wine.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bank-robbery-like-money-heist-executed-by-thieves-in-brazil-346704">Also read |&nbsp;Bank robbery like Money Heist executed by thieves in Brazil</a></strong></p>

<p>After finding the statue, Arthur Brand dubbed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World" for his exploits, handed it back to the director of the French museum.</p>

<p>According to him, "The criminals made off with some Roman antiquities, around 5,000 Roman coins,&nbsp;&nbsp;but more importantly, the bronze statue of Bacchus as a child."</p>

<p>"The loss to the museum and the community was enormous. One of their most precious antiquities has been stolen."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Because back then there was no proper catalogue for stolen art, the statue disappeared into the underworld and was thought to have been lost for ever."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grand-heist-police-flabbergasted-to-find-stolen-58-foot-bridge-in-us-437502">Also read |&nbsp;Grand heist? Police flabbergasted to find stolen 58-foot bridge in US</a></strong></p>

<p>Brand explained that an Austrian collector bought it legally on the open market where it had probably been sold more than once over the last few decades.</p>

<p>"But the owner was shocked to learn that the piece had been stolen and wanted to give it back to the museum. Under French law, he had to be paid a small amount -- a fraction of the statue's price which could be millions of euros, for 'safekeeping'," Brand said.</p>

<p>Catherine Monnet, the director of the museum described the return of a statue as ''an emotional moment.''</p>

<p>"When I saw it now for the first time, I just realised how much more beautiful it is than the copy we have had on display," she said.</p>

<p>The museum is famed for its collection of Roman artefacts from the nearby archaeological dig site of Vertillum, an ancient Gallo-Roman village first excavated in 1846.</p>

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One of France's most important treasures, which had been stolen almost 50 years ago has been returned by a Dutch art sleuth. The 1st-century bronze sculpture statue of the god Bacchus had been stolen in December 1973 from Musee du Pays Chatillonnais in eastern France.

One of France's most important treasures, which had been stolen almost 50 years ago has been returned by a Dutch art sleuth. The 1st-century bronze sculpture statue of the god Bacchus had been stolen in December 1973 from Musee du Pays Chatillonnais in eastern France. For the heist, thieves smashed a window, crawled through the bars, and pilfered the 40 centimetres statue of the god of wine. Also read | Bank robbery like Money Heist executed by thieves in Brazil After finding the statue, Arthur Brand dubbed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World" for his exploits, handed it back to the director of the French museum. According to him, "The criminals made off with some Roman antiquities, around 5,000 Roman coins, but more importantly, the bronze statue of Bacchus as a child." "The loss to the museum and the community was enormous. One of their most precious antiquities has been stolen." "Because back then there was no proper catalogue for stolen art, the statue disappeared into the underworld and was thought to have been lost for ever." Also read | Grand heist? Police flabbergasted to find stolen 58-foot bridge in US Brand explained that an Austrian collector bought it legally on the open market where it had probably been sold more than once over the last few decades. "But the owner was shocked to learn that the piece had been stolen and wanted to give it back to the museum. Under French law, he had to be paid a small amount -- a fraction of the statue's price which could be millions of euros, for 'safekeeping'," Brand said. Catherine Monnet, the director of the museum described the return of a statue as ''an emotional moment.'' "When I saw it now for the first time, I just realised how much more beautiful it is than the copy we have had on display," she said. The museum is famed for its collection of Roman artefacts from the nearby archaeological dig site of Vertillum, an ancient Gallo-Roman village first excavated in 1846. (With inputs from agencies)

Dutch art detective returns one of France's most important treasures stolen almost 50 years ago

<p>The moment a 3-year-old daughter was tossed into a bear pit at a zoo in Uzbekistan by her mother, who is being probed for attempted murder, is captured on shocking video.</p>

<p>According to East2West News, the disturbing clip from Tashkent shows the toddler being thrown into a pit approximately 16 feet below the fence while a huge bear named Zuzu walks by and sniffs the child.</p>

<p>According to the news outlet, zookeepers were able to lure the beast into an enclosed area before rushing to save the small girl, who suffered a concussion and cuts as a result of the fall.</p>

<p>The mother has been arrested and is charged with attempted murder.If convicted of the heinous act, she might face a sentence of 15 years in prison.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"A young woman threw a little girl down into a brown bear’s enclosure, in front of all the visitors. It was completely unclear what her motive was," a zoo spokeswoman said.</p>

<p>"Both the visitors and the staff of the zoo were trying to stop her but failed," she said.</p>

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The moment a 3-year-old daughter was tossed into a bear pit at a zoo in Uzbekistan by her mother, who is being probed for attempted murder, is captured on shocking video.

The moment a 3-year-old daughter was tossed into a bear pit at a zoo in Uzbekistan by her mother, who is being probed for attempted murder, is captured on shocking video. According to East2West News, the disturbing clip from Tashkent shows the toddler being thrown into a pit approximately 16 feet below the fence while a huge bear named Zuzu walks by and sniffs the child. According to the news outlet, zookeepers were able to lure the beast into an enclosed area before rushing to save the small girl, who suffered a concussion and cuts as a result of the fall. The mother has been arrested and is charged with attempted murder.If convicted of the heinous act, she might face a sentence of 15 years in prison. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! CCTV footage shows a woman throwing her daughter into a bear's enclosure in Uzbekistan's Tashkent Zoo. The toddler was not harmed by the bear, but she was hospitalized with injuries due to the fall. The woman’s motivation has remained unclear. pic.twitter.com/R5c4aDzSFA — Press TV (@PressTV) February 1, 2022 × "A young woman threw a little girl down into a brown bear’s enclosure, in front of all the visitors. It was completely unclear what her motive was," a zoo spokeswoman said. "Both the visitors and the staff of the zoo were trying to stop her but failed," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Mother throws her 3-year-old daughter into bear enclosure at Tashkent Zoo

<p>A British Airways plane almost toppled while landing at London's Heathrow Airport on Monday (January 31) due to the really strong winds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plane was travelling from Aberdeen aborted an attempt to land on the runway after the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was shot by Jerry Dyer, who is said to be a regular at Heathrow where he films planes landing and taking off for his YouTube channel Big Jet TV.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A British Airways spokesperson told the media, "Our pilots are highly trained to manage a range of scenarios, including extreme weather conditions, and our flight crew landed the aircraft safely."</p>

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<p>The spine-chilling video showed winds hitting the aircraft as it tried to land, almost toppling it. The plane resumed its flight.&nbsp;Reacting to the dramatic footage, Dyer told CNN that the incident "just goes to show how skilled pilots are."&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the passengers was a member of the UK Parliament. Richard Thomson, MP for Gordon, in northeast Scotland, told CNN that he owes the pilot "deep gratitude for their professionalism and calm in how they dealt with what was a potentially very dangerous situation."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Storm Corrie, which has bettered the United Kingdom caused wind gusts of up to 120 kph in the North Sea. Reports have mentioned that Storm Corrie has claimed two people's lives and left many without power.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While posting the video on YouTube, Big Jet TV wrote, "Our feed is always around 20 seconds out after we hit the ‘go live’ button (quite a bit more complexed than that)."</p>

<p>"But as we started the feed, this A321neo from Aberdeen was on approach so we went for it. But the feed went ‘live’ to the viewers as the jet was climbing-out," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So here it is! A full-on Touch and go, with a tail strike - checkout the paint dust after contact! You can also see the empennage shaking as it drags," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The channel also mentioned, "I thought the pilot had it, but the wind was swirling over the Office buildings on the Bath Road. And there’s a gap between the open reach building and the next set of office buildings, which allows the gusts to flow unrestricted across the runway."</p>


A British Airways plane almost toppled while landing at London's Heathrow Airport on Monday (January 31) due to the really strong winds. The plane was travelling from Aberdeen aborted an attempt to land on the runway after the incident.

A British Airways plane almost toppled while landing at London's Heathrow Airport on Monday (January 31) due to the really strong winds. The plane was travelling from Aberdeen aborted an attempt to land on the runway after the incident. The video was shot by Jerry Dyer, who is said to be a regular at Heathrow where he films planes landing and taking off for his YouTube channel Big Jet TV. A British Airways spokesperson told the media, "Our pilots are highly trained to manage a range of scenarios, including extreme weather conditions, and our flight crew landed the aircraft safely." ALSO READ | Here's how scientists use Penguins to predict climate change The spine-chilling video showed winds hitting the aircraft as it tried to land, almost toppling it. The plane resumed its flight. Reacting to the dramatic footage, Dyer told CNN that the incident "just goes to show how skilled pilots are." One of the passengers was a member of the UK Parliament. Richard Thomson, MP for Gordon, in northeast Scotland, told CNN that he owes the pilot "deep gratitude for their professionalism and calm in how they dealt with what was a potentially very dangerous situation." Storm Corrie, which has bettered the United Kingdom caused wind gusts of up to 120 kph in the North Sea. Reports have mentioned that Storm Corrie has claimed two people's lives and left many without power. Watch the video here: × While posting the video on YouTube, Big Jet TV wrote, "Our feed is always around 20 seconds out after we hit the ‘go live’ button (quite a bit more complexed than that)." "But as we started the feed, this A321neo from Aberdeen was on approach so we went for it. But the feed went ‘live’ to the viewers as the jet was climbing-out," it added. "So here it is! A full-on Touch and go, with a tail strike - checkout the paint dust after contact! You can also see the empennage shaking as it drags," it added. The channel also mentioned, "I thought the pilot had it, but the wind was swirling over the Office buildings on the Bath Road. And there’s a gap between the open reach building and the next set of office buildings, which allows the gusts to flow unrestricted across the runway."

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">Hundreds of animal lovers attended the funeral of Lara, a street dog who was killed after a youth purposefully ran his expensive Audi car over it.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">Ramya, a former actress who became a politician, was also among the mourners.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">On Tuesday, Lara was cremated at the Sumanahalli animal crematorium.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">An ambulance was used to transport the body to the crematory.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">A woman, who has fed Lara since she was a puppy, was also present.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">Schoolchildren joined in the grieving and criticised the killing by holding anti-cruelty placards.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">They also brought flowers for the dog that had passed away.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Condemning the dastardly act, Ramya, on her Twitter handle, posted, "To Badri, Sudha, Advaith, Priya, Gayatri aunty, Sanjana and everyone who loved and cared for Lara- you inspire me. The fight goes on."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To Badri, Sudha, Advaith, Priya, Gayatri aunty, Sanjana and everyone who loved and cared for Lara- you inspire me. The fight goes on. <a href="https://t.co/7gWG2GosWJ">pic.twitter.com/7gWG2GosWJ</a></p>
— Divya Spandana/Ramya (@divyaspandana) <a href="https://twitter.com/divyaspandana/status/1488502788845813761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>While sleeping on a pavement in Bengaluru, Lara was killed by a luxury car that ran over her.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">The CCTV footage has gone viral on social media, causing fury among the general public and animal rights activists.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Incident happn Jaynagar 1st block bangalore 29/01/2022<br />
Purposely run over a audi car<br />
Regi KA 51 ME 0045,one of the Grand son of DK ADIKESHAVLU, justice for voiceless <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/humanity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#humanity</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AindritaR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AindritaR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/diganthmanchale?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@diganthmanchale</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/divyaspandana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@divyaspandana</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/samyuktahornad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@samyuktahornad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Manekagandhibjp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Manekagandhibjp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Tejasvi_Surya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tejasvi_Surya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BSBommai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BSBommai</a> <a href="https://t.co/cFw1q4gnBU">pic.twitter.com/cFw1q4gnBU</a></p>
— We save animals (@Wesaveanimals2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wesaveanimals2/status/1487697085327577089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hundreds of animal lovers attended the funeral of Lara, a street dog who was killed after a youth purposefully ran his expensive Audi car over it. Ramya, a former actress who became a politician, was also among the mourners.

Hundreds of animal lovers attended the funeral of Lara, a street dog who was killed after a youth purposefully ran his expensive Audi car over it. Ramya, a former actress who became a politician, was also among the mourners. On Tuesday, Lara was cremated at the Sumanahalli animal crematorium. An ambulance was used to transport the body to the crematory. A woman, who has fed Lara since she was a puppy, was also present. Schoolchildren joined in the grieving and criticised the killing by holding anti-cruelty placards. They also brought flowers for the dog that had passed away. An FIR has been filed by Karnataka police against a 23-year-old man for purposefully driving his fancy Audi car on Lara while it was sleeping on the roadside. The accused is the son of an industrialist and comes from a political family. On the same day, he was detained and released on bail. × Condemning the dastardly act, Ramya, on her Twitter handle, posted, "To Badri, Sudha, Advaith, Priya, Gayatri aunty, Sanjana and everyone who loved and cared for Lara- you inspire me. The fight goes on." To Badri, Sudha, Advaith, Priya, Gayatri aunty, Sanjana and everyone who loved and cared for Lara- you inspire me. The fight goes on. pic.twitter.com/7gWG2GosWJ — Divya Spandana/Ramya (@divyaspandana) February 1, 2022 × While sleeping on a pavement in Bengaluru, Lara was killed by a luxury car that ran over her. The CCTV footage has gone viral on social media, causing fury among the general public and animal rights activists. Incident happn Jaynagar 1st block bangalore 29/01/2022 Purposely run over a audi car Regi KA 51 ME 0045,one of the Grand son of DK ADIKESHAVLU, justice for voiceless #humanity@AindritaR @diganthmanchale @divyaspandana @samyuktahornad @Manekagandhibjp @Tejasvi_Surya @BSBommai pic.twitter.com/cFw1q4gnBU — We save animals (@Wesaveanimals2) January 30, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies)

Why did hundreds turn up for the funeral of a street dog in this south Indian city?

<p>A Swiss ex-banker who was once named "banker of the year" told a court on Tuesday that the $217,000 he spent at strip clubs was mostly for business purposes.<br />
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Pierin Vincenz, 65, is facing a slew of charges stemming from alleged fraudulent trades conducted between 2006 and 2017, according to Reuters. He previously led the Swiss banking giant Raiffeisen Switzerland.<br />
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The details that are attracting the most attention in Switzerland, according to the news agency, are around his alleged misuse of his business expense account.<br />
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According to The Sunday Times, Vincenz is accused of using his company credit card to bankroll a 20-year "tour de Suisse of the red-light zones" as described by the prosecutor.<br />
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"With regard to my visits to bars and nightclubs, I fully stand by my assertion that these were justified by business," Vincenz told a judge Tuesday, Reuters reported.<br />
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According to reports, the ex-banker travelled to the events, sometimes alone, to raise his public profile and network with entrepreneurs and business executives.<br />
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According to reports, other strange items were discovered on his spending invoices.<br />
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According to The Sunday Times, he spent $753 on dinner and drinks for someone he met on Tinder.<br />
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According to the publication, Vincenz informed a judge that the money was genuine since he was considering his Tinder date for a real estate job.<br />
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The 65-year-old was also accused of using his bank account to charge 27,000 Swiss francs ($29,000) for a private jet flight to the Spanish island of Mallorca for a cookery instruction.<br />
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A Swiss ex-banker who was once named "banker of the year" told a court on Tuesday that the $217,000 he spent at strip clubs was mostly for business purposes. Pierin Vincenz, 65, is facing a slew of charges stemming from alleged fraudulent trades conducted between 2006 and 2017, according to Reuters.

A Swiss ex-banker who was once named "banker of the year" told a court on Tuesday that the $217,000 he spent at strip clubs was mostly for business purposes. Pierin Vincenz, 65, is facing a slew of charges stemming from alleged fraudulent trades conducted between 2006 and 2017, according to Reuters. He previously led the Swiss banking giant Raiffeisen Switzerland. The details that are attracting the most attention in Switzerland, according to the news agency, are around his alleged misuse of his business expense account. According to The Sunday Times, Vincenz is accused of using his company credit card to bankroll a 20-year "tour de Suisse of the red-light zones" as described by the prosecutor. "With regard to my visits to bars and nightclubs, I fully stand by my assertion that these were justified by business," Vincenz told a judge Tuesday, Reuters reported. According to reports, the ex-banker travelled to the events, sometimes alone, to raise his public profile and network with entrepreneurs and business executives. According to reports, other strange items were discovered on his spending invoices. According to The Sunday Times, he spent $753 on dinner and drinks for someone he met on Tinder. According to the publication, Vincenz informed a judge that the money was genuine since he was considering his Tinder date for a real estate job. The 65-year-old was also accused of using his bank account to charge 27,000 Swiss francs ($29,000) for a private jet flight to the Spanish island of Mallorca for a cookery instruction. Vincenz and his six co-defendants have denied all of the charges levelled against them. (With inputs from agencies)

'It's business expenses': That's what banker called $217,000 blown on strip clubs

<p>A woman delivered a baby on a plane while she was flying from Ghana to the United States. As per reports, the woman gave birth to a baby boy over 30,000ft in the air during an 11-hour transatlantic United Airlines flight on January 29.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman was travelling from Accra, Ghana, to Washington, DC and reports have mentioned that she was not due till late February. Unexpectedly, she went into labour but luckily a Ghanaian doctor was also on the flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Stephen Ansah-Addo, who practices in the US now, was joined by a former nurse-turned-flight attendant and there was another nurse on the flight.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They converted the plane's business class area into a maternity unit and helped the woman deliver a premature baby, but the child is said to be in good health. The woman named the newborn GG.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While reacting to the news, Dr Addo was quoted by the media: "I couldn’t believe it was happening. But I was trying to stay calm."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Myself, a nurse and the flight attendants... took [the mother] slowly through the process and she delivered a beautiful baby boy," the doctor added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team of three used a string to cut the umbilical cord as they didn't have any clamps. The doctor said: "This is someone that really needed help, because there was nobody else there. This is the kind of medicine where you can make a difference in people’s lives."</p>

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<p>In the aftermath, United Airlines said in a statement that the delivery was uneventful and the woman who gave birth and the baby boy were attended by the paramedics when the flight landed in Dulles International Airport in Washington DC. They were then taken to a local hospital.</p>

<p>The spokesperson added: "And we were especially thrilled to see the plane land with one extra, especially beautiful, customer onboard."&nbsp;</p>

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A woman delivered a baby on a plane while she was flying from Ghana to the United States. As per reports, the woman gave birth to a baby boy over 30,000ft in the air during an 11-hour transatlantic United Airlines flight on January 29.

A woman delivered a baby on a plane while she was flying from Ghana to the United States. As per reports, the woman gave birth to a baby boy over 30,000ft in the air during an 11-hour transatlantic United Airlines flight on January 29. The woman was travelling from Accra, Ghana, to Washington, DC and reports have mentioned that she was not due till late February. Unexpectedly, she went into labour but luckily a Ghanaian doctor was also on the flight. Dr Stephen Ansah-Addo, who practices in the US now, was joined by a former nurse-turned-flight attendant and there was another nurse on the flight. WATCH | Plane nearly topples while battling heavy wind They converted the plane's business class area into a maternity unit and helped the woman deliver a premature baby, but the child is said to be in good health. The woman named the newborn GG. While reacting to the news, Dr Addo was quoted by the media: "I couldn’t believe it was happening. But I was trying to stay calm." "Myself, a nurse and the flight attendants... took [the mother] slowly through the process and she delivered a beautiful baby boy," the doctor added. The team of three used a string to cut the umbilical cord as they didn't have any clamps. The doctor said: "This is someone that really needed help, because there was nobody else there. This is the kind of medicine where you can make a difference in people’s lives." ALSO READ | Here's how scientists use Penguins to predict climate change In the aftermath, United Airlines said in a statement that the delivery was uneventful and the woman who gave birth and the baby boy were attended by the paramedics when the flight landed in Dulles International Airport in Washington DC. They were then taken to a local hospital. The spokesperson added: "And we were especially thrilled to see the plane land with one extra, especially beautiful, customer onboard." Woman gives birth on United Airlines Flight from Ghana to US. A Ghanaian doctor practising in the United States of America, was the hero of the day when he delivered a baby on a flight en route to the US from Ghana. pic.twitter.com/yu6bNmoB7h — Zhikay Ikejunior (@zhikayikejunior) January 31, 2022 ×

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