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<p>WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, announced on Tuesday that it had banned 2,079,000 accounts in India in December in accordance with the new IT Rules of 2021.</p>

<p>In the same month, the firm received 528 grievance reports from across the country and responded to 24 of them, according to the corporation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In accordance with the IT Rules 2021, we have published our seventh monthly report for the month of December, " a WhatsApp spokesperson said in a statement.</p>

<p>"As captured in the latest monthly report, WhatsApp banned over 2 million accounts in the month of December," the spokesperson added.</p>

<p>"WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse, among end-to-end encrypted messaging services," the spokesperson said.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/did-us-government-agencies-ask-whatsapp-to-help-agencies-spy-on-users-in-secret-445762"><strong>Also read | Did US government agencies ask WhatsApp to help agencies spy on users in secret?</strong></a><br />
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The statistics published by WhatsApp emphasise the number of Indian accounts banned between December 1 and December 31 using the aforementioned abuse detection approach, which also includes action taken in response to negative input received from users via our "Report" function, according to the firm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have constantly invested in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies, data scientists and experts, and processes over the years to keep our users safe on our platform," it continued.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Meta announced on Monday that in December, it removed over 19.3 million pieces of harmful content from Facebook across 13 categories and over 2.4 million pieces of bad content from Instagram across 12 categories, in accordance with the new IT Rules 2021.</p>

<p>From December 1 to December 31, Meta received 534 allegations against Facebook through the Indian grievance procedure, and replied to all of them, which ranged from bogus profiles to harassment/abusive content and hacked accounts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meta took action on 28 of the other 95 reports that required a specialised review on Facebook.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, announced on Tuesday that it had banned 2,079,000 accounts in India in December in accordance with the new IT Rules of 2021. In the same month, the firm received 528 grievance reports from across the country and responded to 24 of them, according to the corporation.

WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, announced on Tuesday that it had banned 2,079,000 accounts in India in December in accordance with the new IT Rules of 2021. In the same month, the firm received 528 grievance reports from across the country and responded to 24 of them, according to the corporation. In accordance with the IT Rules 2021, we have published our seventh monthly report for the month of December, " a WhatsApp spokesperson said in a statement. "As captured in the latest monthly report, WhatsApp banned over 2 million accounts in the month of December," the spokesperson added. "WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse, among end-to-end encrypted messaging services," the spokesperson said. Also read | Did US government agencies ask WhatsApp to help agencies spy on users in secret? The statistics published by WhatsApp emphasise the number of Indian accounts banned between December 1 and December 31 using the aforementioned abuse detection approach, which also includes action taken in response to negative input received from users via our "Report" function, according to the firm. "We have constantly invested in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies, data scientists and experts, and processes over the years to keep our users safe on our platform," it continued. Meanwhile, Meta announced on Monday that in December, it removed over 19.3 million pieces of harmful content from Facebook across 13 categories and over 2.4 million pieces of bad content from Instagram across 12 categories, in accordance with the new IT Rules 2021. From December 1 to December 31, Meta received 534 allegations against Facebook through the Indian grievance procedure, and replied to all of them, which ranged from bogus profiles to harassment/abusive content and hacked accounts. Meta took action on 28 of the other 95 reports that required a specialised review on Facebook. (With inputs from agencies)

Whatsapp banned 2 million Indian accounts in December 2021: Compliance report

<p>Residents of Karachi in Pakistan were thrilled to see a meteor lighting up the sky on Saturday (January 29). The falling fireball meteor was recorded by many (who could quickly take sights off the wonderful event and take out their phones). Social media buzzed with photos and videos of the meteoroid falling from the sky.</p>

<p>It has been reported that the falling meteor was visible in the sky around 7:15 pm local time. It was seen not only from Karachi&nbsp;but from some other parts of Sindh province as well. It was seen by many people and local astronomers reportedly confirmed that it was really a space rock burning through Earth's atmosphere.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Exclusive Scenes of Falling of Meteor in Karachi Last Night..❤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BreakingNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BreakingNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Meteor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Meteor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Karachi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karachi</a> <a href="https://t.co/MH1yVzoYxt">pic.twitter.com/MH1yVzoYxt</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saw meteor in Pakistan. People from karachi and hyderabad saw it on Saturday. It was in green light. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Meteor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Meteor</a> <a href="https://t.co/WjBT0RCD9H">https://t.co/WjBT0RCD9H</a> <a href="https://t.co/C0U9HCuKdf">pic.twitter.com/C0U9HCuKdf</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/meteor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#meteor</a> hurtled through the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/night?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#night</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sky?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sky</a> over <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Karachi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karachi</a> last night and was visible to stargazers in the metropolis and other parts of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sindh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sindh</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astronomical?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Astronomical</a> groups confirmed the event as the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rock?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rock</a> could be seen <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/burning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#burning</a> up in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earth</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/atmosphere?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#atmosphere</a>, before crashing to the ground <a href="https://t.co/yp53cwtMVh">pic.twitter.com/yp53cwtMVh</a></p>
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<p>Such a phenomenon is often called a 'falling star' because it really appears as if a star is falling from the sky. It is also held in many cultures that if you make a wish when you see a falling star, it becomes a reality.</p>

<p>Scientifically speaking, a meteoroid is just a space rock that is drawn to Earth due to gravity. As it falls towards the Earth, it travels through Earth's atmosphere. The immense friction this process causes generates a lot of heat and the meteoroid can be seen glowing as falls. Most meteoroids burn up before reaching the surface of the Earth. But if they are of sufficient size, small parts do fall on Earth. These are then called 'meteorites'.</p>

<p>Watching meteors burning through the sky sure makes for a beautiful sight. But meteoroids of very big size can also collide with Earth to wipe humanity off the only planet it calls home.</p>


Residents of Karachi in Pakistan were thrilled to see a meteor lighting up the sky on Saturday (January 29). The falling fireball meteor was recorded by many (who could quickly take sights off the wonderful event and take out their phones).

Residents of Karachi in Pakistan were thrilled to see a meteor lighting up the sky on Saturday (January 29). The falling fireball meteor was recorded by many (who could quickly take sights off the wonderful event and take out their phones). Social media buzzed with photos and videos of the meteoroid falling from the sky. It has been reported that the falling meteor was visible in the sky around 7:15 pm local time. It was seen not only from Karachi but from some other parts of Sindh province as well. It was seen by many people and local astronomers reportedly confirmed that it was really a space rock burning through Earth's atmosphere. Exclusive Scenes of Falling of Meteor in Karachi Last Night..❤#BreakingNews #Meteor #Karachi pic.twitter.com/MH1yVzoYxt — Weather Of Karachi- WOK (@KarachiWok) January 30, 2022 × Saw meteor in Pakistan. People from karachi and hyderabad saw it on Saturday. It was in green light. #Meteor https://t.co/WjBT0RCD9H pic.twitter.com/C0U9HCuKdf — asadMmanc (@asadMManc) January 30, 2022 × A #meteor hurtled through the #night #sky over #Karachi last night and was visible to stargazers in the metropolis and other parts of #Sindh. #Astronomical groups confirmed the event as the #rock could be seen #burning up in the #earth's #atmosphere, before crashing to the ground pic.twitter.com/yp53cwtMVh — Haider Ali (@Haider__Al1) January 31, 2022 × Such a phenomenon is often called a 'falling star' because it really appears as if a star is falling from the sky. It is also held in many cultures that if you make a wish when you see a falling star, it becomes a reality. Scientifically speaking, a meteoroid is just a space rock that is drawn to Earth due to gravity. As it falls towards the Earth, it travels through Earth's atmosphere. The immense friction this process causes generates a lot of heat and the meteoroid can be seen glowing as falls. Most meteoroids burn up before reaching the surface of the Earth. But if they are of sufficient size, small parts do fall on Earth. These are then called 'meteorites'. Watching meteors burning through the sky sure makes for a beautiful sight. But meteoroids of very big size can also collide with Earth to wipe humanity off the only planet it calls home.

Watch video: Fireball meteor brightens up Karachi sky

<p>A TikTok video of a woman in China's Xuzhou village in Jiangsu being chained and living in horrific condictions has shocked netizens in the country.</p>

<p>The woman who reportedly has eight kids was shown chained around her neck as a vlogger filmed her as he visited the village. In the video the man offers her warm clothes as its freezing outside, however, the woman is unable to understand him.</p>

<p>Netizens were appaled after watching the video and demanded action by authorities. The video went viral on China's social networking site Weibo as users wanted to know who chained her as reports claimed Weibo shut down hashtags related to the woman.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Douyin vlogger exposed the living conditions of this mother of eight in a small village in Xuzhou. Heartbreaking and inhumane - she was literally chained up and left out in the cold. Full story here: <a href="https://t.co/AzCHwBU6mU">https://t.co/AzCHwBU6mU</a> <a href="https://t.co/WLLhjpd4Zr">pic.twitter.com/WLLhjpd4Zr</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Noticed about Dong Zhimin, the father of the woman's eight children; The venue is Huankou Town, Fengxian County, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province. He is suspected of trafficking in human beings, giving birth to eight children, tying a woman's neck with a dog chain😅徐州八个孩子 <a href="https://t.co/Sm7PbBlauV">pic.twitter.com/Sm7PbBlauV</a></p>
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<p>The authorities claimed the woman had developed mental illness and engaged in violent behaviour. The family apparently decided to keep her separate from their home while putting her in a small hut. China's women's federation has now got involved in helping the family, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hashtag “official announcement regarding the circumstances of the Xuzhou woman with eight kids” went viral receiving 150 million views and thousands of comments as netizens criticised the authorities as some wondered whether she was a victim of human trafficking.</p>

<p>The woman had apparently married a man named Dong in 1998 as reports claimed he is now under investigation. Bloggers on China's social media claimed the woman has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital and the kids have been relocated, but it hasn't been confirmed by authorities.</p>

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A TikTok video of a woman in China's Xuzhou village in Jiangsu being chained and living in horrific condictions has shocked netizens in the country. The woman who reportedly has eight kids was shown chained around her neck as a vlogger filmed her as he visited the village.

A TikTok video of a woman in China's Xuzhou village in Jiangsu being chained and living in horrific condictions has shocked netizens in the country. The woman who reportedly has eight kids was shown chained around her neck as a vlogger filmed her as he visited the village. In the video the man offers her warm clothes as its freezing outside, however, the woman is unable to understand him. Netizens were appaled after watching the video and demanded action by authorities. The video went viral on China's social networking site Weibo as users wanted to know who chained her as reports claimed Weibo shut down hashtags related to the woman. A Douyin vlogger exposed the living conditions of this mother of eight in a small village in Xuzhou. Heartbreaking and inhumane - she was literally chained up and left out in the cold. Full story here: https://t.co/AzCHwBU6mU pic.twitter.com/WLLhjpd4Zr — Manya Koetse (@manyapan) January 29, 2022 × Noticed about Dong Zhimin, the father of the woman's eight children; The venue is Huankou Town, Fengxian County, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province. He is suspected of trafficking in human beings, giving birth to eight children, tying a woman's neck with a dog chain😅徐州八个孩子 pic.twitter.com/Sm7PbBlauV — Leave the moon poet (@LeavePoet) January 29, 2022 × help China XuZhou one woman tied up with chains pic.twitter.com/yghcywDoxL — 17851976wer (@hahaha11236) January 30, 2022 × The authorities claimed the woman had developed mental illness and engaged in violent behaviour. The family apparently decided to keep her separate from their home while putting her in a small hut. China's women's federation has now got involved in helping the family, reports said. The hashtag “official announcement regarding the circumstances of the Xuzhou woman with eight kids” went viral receiving 150 million views and thousands of comments as netizens criticised the authorities as some wondered whether she was a victim of human trafficking. The woman had apparently married a man named Dong in 1998 as reports claimed he is now under investigation. Bloggers on China's social media claimed the woman has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital and the kids have been relocated, but it hasn't been confirmed by authorities. (With inputs from Agencies)

Woman found chained in a hut causes social media uproar in China

<p>We know iguanas, the reptiles with a peculiar look that makes many run in the opposite direction. Iguanas are mostly harmless. They peacefully go about their business in trees. But what if one falls on you without notice. The iguana appears dead but its not dead.</p>

<p>Residents of Florida are somewhat in such a situation where iguanas are literally falling out of the trees. Unusual cold temperatures in the state are making them immobilised. But they are not dead.</p>

<p>"Iguanas are cold-blooded. They slow down or become immobile when temps drop into the 40s. They may fall from trees, but they are not dead," the service said on Twitter.</p>

<p>Zoologist Stacey Cohen, a reptile expert at Palm Beach Zoo in Florida, explained the phenomenon to ABC affiliate WPBF.</p>

<p>"Their bodies basically start to shut down where they lose their functions and so they are up in the trees on the branches sleeping and then because it gets so cold, they lose that ability to hang on and then they do fall out of trees a lot," Cohen said.</p>

<p>"Cold is a very, very life-threatening thing for them because they are from parts of Central and South America close to the equator where it always stays very warm," she said.</p>

<p>The problem of falling iguanas has become so big that weather service has had to issue a warning</p>

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<p>A Florida resident reportedly woke to find her yard "littered with frozen iguanas" on Sunday (January 30, 2022).</p>

<p>The winter storm has pummeled eastern US and the cold weather is being felt in&nbsp;Florida.</p>


We know iguanas, the reptiles with a peculiar look that makes many run in the opposite direction. Iguanas are mostly harmless. They peacefully go about their business in trees.

We know iguanas, the reptiles with a peculiar look that makes many run in the opposite direction. Iguanas are mostly harmless. They peacefully go about their business in trees. But what if one falls on you without notice. The iguana appears dead but its not dead. Residents of Florida are somewhat in such a situation where iguanas are literally falling out of the trees. Unusual cold temperatures in the state are making them immobilised. But they are not dead. "Iguanas are cold-blooded. They slow down or become immobile when temps drop into the 40s. They may fall from trees, but they are not dead," the service said on Twitter. Zoologist Stacey Cohen, a reptile expert at Palm Beach Zoo in Florida, explained the phenomenon to ABC affiliate WPBF. "Their bodies basically start to shut down where they lose their functions and so they are up in the trees on the branches sleeping and then because it gets so cold, they lose that ability to hang on and then they do fall out of trees a lot," Cohen said. "Cold is a very, very life-threatening thing for them because they are from parts of Central and South America close to the equator where it always stays very warm," she said. The problem of falling iguanas has become so big that weather service has had to issue a warning Jan 30: A cold morning...not as cold as our friends to the north dealing with a blizzard...but we have our own lizards to worry about. Did you really think with the coldest temperatures in over a decade we would not warn you about falling Iguanas? #Iguanas #flwx pic.twitter.com/ornSpetd6a — NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) January 30, 2022 × A Florida resident reportedly woke to find her yard "littered with frozen iguanas" on Sunday (January 30, 2022). The winter storm has pummeled eastern US and the cold weather is being felt in Florida.

Florida: It's 'raining' iguanas, and they are not dead 

<p>Although Oliver Twist wished for more, university professors believe the Charles Dickens classic is too much for some students.</p>

<p>A 'trigger warning' has prompted fears that the novel's portrayals of poverty and crime-ridden London will induce 'worry' or 'distress' have prompted a 'trigger warning.'&nbsp;</p>

<p>The University of London's Royal Holloway has issued a content advisory for the novel, warning readers about themes of 'child abuse,' 'domestic violence,' and 'racist discrimination.'</p>

<p>The workhouse scene, in which the orphan Oliver delivers the classic line, 'Please, sir, I want some more' – only to be whacked with a ladle by the master, Mr Bumble – may be unpleasant for some.</p>

<p>A Freedom of Information request by The Mail on Sunday revealed the details of the warning on the Victorian Literature, Art and Culture MA course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Charles Dickens' second novel, Oliver Twist; or, the Parish Boy's Progress, was serialised from 1837 to 1839 and then released as a three-volume book in 1838.</p>

<p>Oliver Twist, an orphan born in a workhouse, is sold into an undertaker's apprenticeship.</p>

<p>Oliver journeys to London after escaping, where he encounters the "Artful Dodger," a member of a band of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Although Oliver Twist wished for more, university professors believe the Charles Dickens classic is too much for some students. A 'trigger warning' has prompted fears that the novel's portrayals of poverty and crime-ridden London will induce 'worry' or 'distress' have prompted a 'trigger warning.

Although Oliver Twist wished for more, university professors believe the Charles Dickens classic is too much for some students. A 'trigger warning' has prompted fears that the novel's portrayals of poverty and crime-ridden London will induce 'worry' or 'distress' have prompted a 'trigger warning.' The University of London's Royal Holloway has issued a content advisory for the novel, warning readers about themes of 'child abuse,' 'domestic violence,' and 'racist discrimination.' The workhouse scene, in which the orphan Oliver delivers the classic line, 'Please, sir, I want some more' – only to be whacked with a ladle by the master, Mr Bumble – may be unpleasant for some. A Freedom of Information request by The Mail on Sunday revealed the details of the warning on the Victorian Literature, Art and Culture MA course. Charles Dickens' second novel, Oliver Twist; or, the Parish Boy's Progress, was serialised from 1837 to 1839 and then released as a three-volume book in 1838. Oliver Twist, an orphan born in a workhouse, is sold into an undertaker's apprenticeship. Oliver journeys to London after escaping, where he encounters the "Artful Dodger," a member of a band of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin. (With inputs from agencies)

Charles Dickens classic 'Oliver Twist' could cause anxiety and distress, students warned

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15">Cooked leafy vegetables make up a significant percentage of our diet today, but archaeologists and archaeobotanists have discovered that leafy greens were first served 3,500 years ago in West Africa.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="17">More than 450 prehistoric pots were investigated by teams from Germany's Goethe University and the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, and 66 of them had signs of lipids, or compounds that are insoluble in water.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="18">Chemists from the University of Bristol extracted lipid profiles on behalf of the Nok research team at Goethe University, with the goal of exposing which plants were utilised.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="19">More than a third of the 66 lipid profiles had very diverse and complicated patterns, indicating that different plant species and portions had been processed, according to the findings published in the journal 'Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences.'</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="20">Archaeology and archaeobotany academics at Goethe University and chemistry scientists from the University of Bristol used their knowledge to confirm that such West African dishes had been there for 3,500 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="21">The starchy mainstays of the main meal, such as pounded yam in the southern part of West Africa or thick porridge made from pearl millet in the drier savannahs in the north, are complimented by these leafy sauces, which are supplemented with spices and vegetables as well as fish or meat.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="22">"Carbonised plant remains such as seeds and nutshells preserved in archaeological sediments reflect only part of what people ate back then," said Katharina Neumann.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="23">With the help of lipid biomarkers and analyses of stable isotopes, the researchers from Bristol were able to show that the Nok people in central Nigeria included different plant species in their diet.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="24">Using carbonised plant remains from central Nigeria, it was possible to prove that the Nok people grew pearl millet. However, it is unknown whether they also used starchy plants such as yam and which dishes they prepared with pearl millet.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="25">"These unusual and highly complex plant lipid profiles are the most varied seen (globally) in archaeological pottery to date," said Julie Dunne from the University of Bristol’s Organic Geochemistry unit.</p>

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Cooked leafy vegetables make up a significant percentage of our diet today, but archaeologists and archaeobotanists have discovered that leafy greens were first served 3,500 years ago in West Africa.

Cooked leafy vegetables make up a significant percentage of our diet today, but archaeologists and archaeobotanists have discovered that leafy greens were first served 3,500 years ago in West Africa. More than 450 prehistoric pots were investigated by teams from Germany's Goethe University and the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, and 66 of them had signs of lipids, or compounds that are insoluble in water. Chemists from the University of Bristol extracted lipid profiles on behalf of the Nok research team at Goethe University, with the goal of exposing which plants were utilised. More than a third of the 66 lipid profiles had very diverse and complicated patterns, indicating that different plant species and portions had been processed, according to the findings published in the journal 'Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences.' Archaeology and archaeobotany academics at Goethe University and chemistry scientists from the University of Bristol used their knowledge to confirm that such West African dishes had been there for 3,500 years. The starchy mainstays of the main meal, such as pounded yam in the southern part of West Africa or thick porridge made from pearl millet in the drier savannahs in the north, are complimented by these leafy sauces, which are supplemented with spices and vegetables as well as fish or meat. "Carbonised plant remains such as seeds and nutshells preserved in archaeological sediments reflect only part of what people ate back then," said Katharina Neumann. With the help of lipid biomarkers and analyses of stable isotopes, the researchers from Bristol were able to show that the Nok people in central Nigeria included different plant species in their diet. Using carbonised plant remains from central Nigeria, it was possible to prove that the Nok people grew pearl millet. However, it is unknown whether they also used starchy plants such as yam and which dishes they prepared with pearl millet. "These unusual and highly complex plant lipid profiles are the most varied seen (globally) in archaeological pottery to date," said Julie Dunne from the University of Bristol’s Organic Geochemistry unit. (With inputs from agencies)

Leafy greens first dished up 3,500 years ago: Study

<p>According to reports, Tesla chief Elon Musk asked a 19-year-old Twitter account holder who tracks his private jet to take down his Twitter handle.</p>

<p>19-year-old Jack Sweeney had reportedly got a message from Musk last year calling the flight tracker a "security risk".</p>

<p>Musk got a cheeky reply from the teenager who asked for a Model 3 Tesla car. The SpaceX billionaire reportedly&nbsp;offered $5,000 even as Sweeney bargained for $50k to support his college expenses.</p>

<p>However, the teenager hasn't heard from Musk over the deal, reports claimed. Musk had earlier said social media accounts tracking his movements had become a "security issue" including&nbsp;for his family since their travel plans were being posted online.</p>

<p>Sweeney's latest tweet on Musk:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Landed near Lanai City, Hawaii, US. Apx. flt. time 7 Hours : 4 Mins. <a href="https://t.co/2aTVxgOci3">pic.twitter.com/2aTVxgOci3</a></p>
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<p>The Twitter handle is named Elon Musk's Jet @ElonJet. It&nbsp;tracks the SpaceX cheif's every move. The bio says "Tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet(N628TS) with a bot using public ADS-B data @ADSBExchange."</p>

<p>In fact, it clearly states that Sweeney can be contacted for "inquiries". The account opened in June&nbsp;2020.&nbsp;Sweeney's Twitter bio reads: "Anything space, Tesla or aviation."&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Elon Musk's tweets are widely followed with some of his outrageous comments making headline news. Musk has over 71 million followers on Twitter.</p>

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According to reports, Tesla chief Elon Musk asked a 19-year-old Twitter account holder who tracks his private jet to take down his Twitter handle. 19-year-old Jack Sweeney had reportedly got a message from Musk last year calling the flight tracker a "security risk".

According to reports, Tesla chief Elon Musk asked a 19-year-old Twitter account holder who tracks his private jet to take down his Twitter handle. 19-year-old Jack Sweeney had reportedly got a message from Musk last year calling the flight tracker a "security risk". Musk got a cheeky reply from the teenager who asked for a Model 3 Tesla car. The SpaceX billionaire reportedly offered $5,000 even as Sweeney bargained for $50k to support his college expenses. However, the teenager hasn't heard from Musk over the deal, reports claimed. Musk had earlier said social media accounts tracking his movements had become a "security issue" including for his family since their travel plans were being posted online. Sweeney's latest tweet on Musk: Elon got PIA but I've already identified it! pic.twitter.com/oQCrp0OTgV — Jack Sweeney (@JxckSweeney) January 26, 2022 × Took off from Hawthorne, Elon got PIA blocking program but already found the aircraft. pic.twitter.com/nOxNUxy5y5 — Elon Musk's Jet (@ElonJet) January 26, 2022 × Landed near Lanai City, Hawaii, US. Apx. flt. time 7 Hours : 4 Mins. pic.twitter.com/2aTVxgOci3 — Elon Musk's Jet (@ElonJet) January 23, 2022 × The Twitter handle is named Elon Musk's Jet @ElonJet. It tracks the SpaceX cheif's every move. The bio says "Tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet(N628TS) with a bot using public ADS-B data @ADSBExchange." In fact, it clearly states that Sweeney can be contacted for "inquiries". The account opened in June 2020. Sweeney's Twitter bio reads: "Anything space, Tesla or aviation." Elon Musk's tweets are widely followed with some of his outrageous comments making headline news. Musk has over 71 million followers on Twitter. (With inputs from Agencies)

This teenager tracks Musk's private jet; Tesla chief offers $5,000 to shut account

<p>As the Omicron&nbsp;sub-variant known as BA.2 spreads worldwide, scientists have warned that the new subvariant is 1.5 time more transmissible than the original Omicron strain.</p>

<p>The Omicron variant BA.2 also known as a "stealth Omicron" has surged in UK and Denmark. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the &nbsp;BA.2 has increased in "proportion" to the original Omicron strain even as the US reported 127 new BA.2 cases.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-is-back-in-news-with-revelation-on-neocov-check-out-what-who-has-to-say-448471">Also Read:&nbsp;Wuhan is back in news with revelation on NeoCov. Check out what WHO has to say</a></p>

<p>According to Denmark's Statens Serum Institute, the new sublineage is 1.5 times more transmissible than the original Omicron strain also known as BA.1.</p>

<p>CDC has however asserted that there is no evidence that BA.2 is more severe than the BA.1 lineage.</p>

<p>Reports claim the BA.2 has overtaken the BA.1 subvariant in Denmark, although early assessment by scientists showed the effectiveness of the vaccine does not decrease in BA.2. According to the CDC, 67 per cent of people are fully vaccinated against the virus in the United States.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-mu-delta-ihu-to-neocov-here-is-a-list-of-the-many-variants-of-coronavirus-448422">Also Read in Pics:&nbsp;From Mu, Delta, IHU to NeoCov, here is a list of the many variants of coronavirus</a></p>

<p>Denmark on Friday reported 50,000 new coronavirus cases amid a marginal rise in hospitalisations cases with vaccinations levels at over 80 per cent in the country including a sizeable number of booster shots already administered to citizens. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Health Organisation(WHO) hasn't declared BA.2 as a "variant of concern" but the health body said it is monitoring the situation as it spreads worldwide.</p>

<p>The United States is the worst-hit country due to the virus with over&nbsp;880,270 fatalities and over 74 million cases since the pandemic took hold in the country in March 2020.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-what-is-the-new-stealth-omicron-447976">Also Read |&nbsp;Explainer: What is the new 'stealth Omicron'?</a></p>

<p>Last year in September COVID-19 cases began to surge in the United Stated due to the Delta variant amid large scale vaccination efforts.</p>

<p>However, after South Africa announced it had discovered a new variant Omicron in late November,&nbsp;the new&nbsp;variant cases began to spread rapidly in the US leading to the new imposition of new curbs.&nbsp;</p>

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As the Omicron sub-variant known as BA.2 spreads worldwide, scientists have warned that the new subvariant is 1.5 time more transmissible than the original Omicron strain.

As the Omicron sub-variant known as BA.2 spreads worldwide, scientists have warned that the new subvariant is 1.5 time more transmissible than the original Omicron strain. The Omicron variant BA.2 also known as a "stealth Omicron" has surged in UK and Denmark. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the BA.2 has increased in "proportion" to the original Omicron strain even as the US reported 127 new BA.2 cases. Also Read: Wuhan is back in news with revelation on NeoCov. Check out what WHO has to say According to Denmark's Statens Serum Institute, the new sublineage is 1.5 times more transmissible than the original Omicron strain also known as BA.1. CDC has however asserted that there is no evidence that BA.2 is more severe than the BA.1 lineage. Reports claim the BA.2 has overtaken the BA.1 subvariant in Denmark, although early assessment by scientists showed the effectiveness of the vaccine does not decrease in BA.2. According to the CDC, 67 per cent of people are fully vaccinated against the virus in the United States. Also Read in Pics: From Mu, Delta, IHU to NeoCov, here is a list of the many variants of coronavirus Denmark on Friday reported 50,000 new coronavirus cases amid a marginal rise in hospitalisations cases with vaccinations levels at over 80 per cent in the country including a sizeable number of booster shots already administered to citizens. The World Health Organisation(WHO) hasn't declared BA.2 as a "variant of concern" but the health body said it is monitoring the situation as it spreads worldwide. The United States is the worst-hit country due to the virus with over 880,270 fatalities and over 74 million cases since the pandemic took hold in the country in March 2020. Also Read | Explainer: What is the new 'stealth Omicron'? Last year in September COVID-19 cases began to surge in the United Stated due to the Delta variant amid large scale vaccination efforts. However, after South Africa announced it had discovered a new variant Omicron in late November, the new variant cases began to spread rapidly in the US leading to the new imposition of new curbs. (With inputs from Agencies)

BA.2 subvariant more transmissible than original Omicron: Scientists

<p>A wax museum called Panoptikum in Germany has left Queen Elizabeth's statue bald under her hat.</p>

<p>When the museum was questioned for the decision, Susanne Faerber, managing partner of the Panoptikum in Hamburg said it did it to save money.</p>

<p>''We just install the amount of hair which is visible for the visitors,'' she said.</p>

<p>''It is a waxwork, not the real person, this should always be kept in mind,'' she added.</p>

<p><strong>Also see |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/can-the-queen-go-to-prison-heres-a-list-of-british-royals-who-faced-legal-troubles-448046">Can the Queen go to prison? Here's a list of British Royals who faced legal troubles</a></strong></p>

<p>''Besides, the position of Her Majesty is in Germany different than the handling of the royal family in Great Britain, where the press have to be more sensitive dealing with them.''</p>

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<p>Aged 95, Elizabeth is also the world's current oldest and longest-reigning monarch. In September 2015, she broke her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria's record as the longest-reigning monarch in British history, saying the historical moment was "not one to which I have ever aspired".</p>

<p>Supporters see the&nbsp;queen&nbsp;as a stabilising factor, and cite economic benefits the monarchy brings Britain through tourism. Opponents argue the institution is a bastion of undeserved privilege, partially funded by taxpayers and undermined by some members' behaviour.</p>

<p>Famous personalities such as Donald Trump, Pope Benedict XVI, climate activist Greta Thunberg, and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel have their statues at this museum.</p>

<p>It was established by Faerber's great-great-grandfather in 1879.</p>

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A wax museum called Panoptikum in Germany has left Queen Elizabeth's statue bald under her hat. When the museum was questioned for the decision, Susanne Faerber, managing partner of the Panoptikum in Hamburg said it did it to save money.

A wax museum called Panoptikum in Germany has left Queen Elizabeth's statue bald under her hat. When the museum was questioned for the decision, Susanne Faerber, managing partner of the Panoptikum in Hamburg said it did it to save money. ''We just install the amount of hair which is visible for the visitors,'' she said. ''It is a waxwork, not the real person, this should always be kept in mind,'' she added. Also see | Can the Queen go to prison? Here's a list of British Royals who faced legal troubles ''Besides, the position of Her Majesty is in Germany different than the handling of the royal family in Great Britain, where the press have to be more sensitive dealing with them.'' my future nightmares: https://t.co/BqjMlnkKKH — Liz Little (@LizzLittle) January 27, 2022 × Big shout out to Hamburg's Panoptikum wax museum for an image that will now haunt my every waking hour pic.twitter.com/c1FF3FzNwn — MrPaulRobinson (@MrPaulRobinson) January 27, 2022 × Aged 95, Elizabeth is also the world's current oldest and longest-reigning monarch. In September 2015, she broke her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria's record as the longest-reigning monarch in British history, saying the historical moment was "not one to which I have ever aspired". Supporters see the queen as a stabilising factor, and cite economic benefits the monarchy brings Britain through tourism. Opponents argue the institution is a bastion of undeserved privilege, partially funded by taxpayers and undermined by some members' behaviour. Famous personalities such as Donald Trump, Pope Benedict XVI, climate activist Greta Thunberg, and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel have their statues at this museum. It was established by Faerber's great-great-grandfather in 1879. (Inputs from agencies)

German wax museum leaves Queen Elizabeth's statue bald under her hat

<p>Oklahoma on Thursday condemned a man to death by lethal injection after he was convicted of committing a double murder. The execution marked the first death penalty execution in the United States this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Oklahoma attorney general John O'Connor's office said in a statement that Donald Grant was executed at 10:16 (1616 GMT) without incident.</p>

<p>An injection containing three lethal substances was given to Grant at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/renowned-marine-hunter-orcas-now-target-planets-largest-animal-blue-whale-find-out-how-448374" hreflang="en">Renowned marine hunter orcas now target planet’s largest animal blue whale. Find out how</a></strong></p>

<p>The deadly cocktail is believed to cause excruciating pain for the condemned, a violation of the US Constitution. An inmate suffered a convulsion and vomited after receiving the first injection toward the end of October last year.</p>

<p>The 46-year-old's last words were barely intelligible.</p>

<p>Grant had robbed a hotel in 2001 when he was 25 to steal bail money for his girlfriend who was imprisoned.</p>

<p>He opened fire on two hotel employees during the robbery. One of Grant's victims died instantly, and the other’s death was caused by a knife attack by Grant, court documents state.</p>

<p>The man's death sentence was announced in 2005.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-iranian-state-television-hacked-death-to-khamenei-chant-flashed-for-several-seconds-448347" hreflang="en">Watch | Iranian state television hacked, ‘death to Khamenei’ chant flashed for several seconds</a></strong></p>

<p>Over the course of his imprisonment, he appealed repeatedly, citing, in particular, intellectual deficiencies to have his sentence overturned. In an online petition, his defenders alleged that he suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome and brain damage due to violent abuse from his alcoholic father during his childhood.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court rejected his last appeal regarding the manner in which he was to be executed by the southern US state of Oklahoma.</p>

<p>The number of executions carried out annually in the United States has been declining in recent years.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Japan defends capital punishment, hangs three death-row inmates</strong></p>

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<p>Currently, 23 states have abolished capital punishment, and three others -- California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania -- have imposed a moratorium on its use.</p>

<p>Following a series of botched executions in Oklahoma, in 2015 the state imposed a moratorium on capital punishment, but it was lifted in 2021. This execution&nbsp;was the third in the state since it resumed lethal injections in October 2021.</p>

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Oklahoma on Thursday condemned a man to death by lethal injection after he was convicted of committing a double murder. The execution marked the first death penalty execution in the United States this year.

Oklahoma on Thursday condemned a man to death by lethal injection after he was convicted of committing a double murder. The execution marked the first death penalty execution in the United States this year. The Oklahoma attorney general John O'Connor's office said in a statement that Donald Grant was executed at 10:16 (1616 GMT) without incident. An injection containing three lethal substances was given to Grant at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Also read | Renowned marine hunter orcas now target planet’s largest animal blue whale. Find out how The deadly cocktail is believed to cause excruciating pain for the condemned, a violation of the US Constitution. An inmate suffered a convulsion and vomited after receiving the first injection toward the end of October last year. The 46-year-old's last words were barely intelligible. Grant had robbed a hotel in 2001 when he was 25 to steal bail money for his girlfriend who was imprisoned. He opened fire on two hotel employees during the robbery. One of Grant's victims died instantly, and the other’s death was caused by a knife attack by Grant, court documents state. The man's death sentence was announced in 2005. Also read | Watch | Iranian state television hacked, ‘death to Khamenei’ chant flashed for several seconds Over the course of his imprisonment, he appealed repeatedly, citing, in particular, intellectual deficiencies to have his sentence overturned. In an online petition, his defenders alleged that he suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome and brain damage due to violent abuse from his alcoholic father during his childhood. On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court rejected his last appeal regarding the manner in which he was to be executed by the southern US state of Oklahoma. The number of executions carried out annually in the United States has been declining in recent years. Watch: Japan defends capital punishment, hangs three death-row inmates Currently, 23 states have abolished capital punishment, and three others -- California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania -- have imposed a moratorium on its use. Following a series of botched executions in Oklahoma, in 2015 the state imposed a moratorium on capital punishment, but it was lifted in 2021. This execution was the third in the state since it resumed lethal injections in October 2021. (With inputs from agencies)

The first death penalty execution in the United States this year: a 2001 murderer

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">Thailand has become the first country in Asia to adopt de facto marijuana decriminalisation, allowing residents to cultivate the plant at home.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">The country first legalised marijuana for medical and scientific purposes in 2018, but the Narcotics Control Board has now removed it from its list of prohibited substances.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">According to health minister Anutin Charnvirakul, people can grow cannabis plants at home, but they must first notify their local government.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">He went on to say that cannabis could not be used for commercial purposes without further permits.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8"><strong>Marijuana use for recreational purposes is a grey area</strong></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">Before home cannabis plants become legal, the rule must be published in the official Royal Gazette and 120 days must pass.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">It comes after cannabis was removed from Thailand's Narcotics Law's list of prohibited drugs last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">Due to the complexity of associated regulations, marijuana production and possession remain regulated for the time being, leaving the legal status of recreational marijuana usage in limbo.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">It's unclear whether marijuana possession will no longer be a crime punishable by arrest, according to police and lawyers.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">The country's health ministry, on the other hand, is due to introduce a second draught bill to parliament this week that will explain the legal use of cannabis, including its manufacturing and commercial use, as well as recreational guidelines.&nbsp;</p>

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Thailand has become the first country in Asia to adopt de facto marijuana decriminalisation, allowing residents to cultivate the plant at home. The country first legalised marijuana for medical and scientific purposes in 2018, but the Narcotics Control Board has now removed it from its list of prohibited substances.

Thailand has become the first country in Asia to adopt de facto marijuana decriminalisation, allowing residents to cultivate the plant at home. The country first legalised marijuana for medical and scientific purposes in 2018, but the Narcotics Control Board has now removed it from its list of prohibited substances. According to health minister Anutin Charnvirakul, people can grow cannabis plants at home, but they must first notify their local government. He went on to say that cannabis could not be used for commercial purposes without further permits. Marijuana use for recreational purposes is a grey area Before home cannabis plants become legal, the rule must be published in the official Royal Gazette and 120 days must pass. It comes after cannabis was removed from Thailand's Narcotics Law's list of prohibited drugs last month. Due to the complexity of associated regulations, marijuana production and possession remain regulated for the time being, leaving the legal status of recreational marijuana usage in limbo. It's unclear whether marijuana possession will no longer be a crime punishable by arrest, according to police and lawyers. The country's health ministry, on the other hand, is due to introduce a second draught bill to parliament this week that will explain the legal use of cannabis, including its manufacturing and commercial use, as well as recreational guidelines. (With inputs from agencies)

Thailand becomes first Asian country to move to decriminalise marijuana

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">It's hard not to admire Twitter's ability to turn almost any circumstance into a meme.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">Twitteratis are often the first to launch the most strange yet entertaining meme fests.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">The "without saying your age" meme is the most recent to join the trend.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">The one-liner meme attempts to describe the nostalgia felt by children born in the 1980s and 1990s.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">People are contributing the names of products, periodicals, comics, and technological terminology that were popular during that time period.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Without saying your age, say something a young person today wouldn't understand. <a href="https://t.co/lTynDotBwn">pic.twitter.com/lTynDotBwn</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/phantom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#phantom</a> sweet cigarettes, Kismi bar, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Parle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Parle</a> Poppins, Mango Bite, Coffee Bite, Melody, Nutties, Cassettes and Tape-fixing, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yashica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yashica</a> camera, <a href="https://twitter.com/suyashparashar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@suyashparashar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Manoj_Pandey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Manoj_Pandey</a> aur kuch yaad hai ? <a href="https://t.co/BKb9fj8y2O">pic.twitter.com/BKb9fj8y2O</a></p>
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It's hard not to admire Twitter's ability to turn almost any circumstance into a meme. Twitteratis are often the first to launch the most strange yet entertaining meme fests.

It's hard not to admire Twitter's ability to turn almost any circumstance into a meme. Twitteratis are often the first to launch the most strange yet entertaining meme fests. The "without saying your age" meme is the most recent to join the trend. The one-liner meme attempts to describe the nostalgia felt by children born in the 1980s and 1990s. People are contributing the names of products, periodicals, comics, and technological terminology that were popular during that time period. Here are a few tweets related to it: #AllAbout90sLife #90s Without saying your age, say something a young person today wouldn't understand. @coolfunnytshirt https://t.co/CKefLiVDre pic.twitter.com/cQeqzeWRxn — All About 90s Life (@AllAbout90sLife) January 26, 2022 × "Bhai please ek achha sa testimonial likh dena please..." pic.twitter.com/DKEyfC1ypi — THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) January 26, 2022 × Without saying your age, say something a young person today wouldn't understand. pic.twitter.com/lTynDotBwn — Sayantan Ghosh (@sayantansunnyg) January 26, 2022 × "asl pls" pic.twitter.com/GFZbtJl1BX — Pratik Prasenjit | ପ୍ରତୀକ ପ୍ରସନ୍ନଜିତ (@pratikprasenjit) January 27, 2022 × #phantom sweet cigarettes, Kismi bar, #Parle Poppins, Mango Bite, Coffee Bite, Melody, Nutties, Cassettes and Tape-fixing, #Yashica camera, @suyashparashar @Manoj_Pandey aur kuch yaad hai ? pic.twitter.com/BKb9fj8y2O — Nikhil Pandey Sankrityayan (@Nikhil_Pandey04) January 27, 2022 × Without saying your age, post the first media format you bought a game on pic.twitter.com/kCo9YWMnkK — GamesYouLoved 🕹👾📺 (@gamesyouloved) December 3, 2021 × Without saying your age, post pictures of pop culture from the decade you were born. I'll start: pic.twitter.com/LamO7htRan — NAlison (@NAllison89) December 12, 2021 × Without saying your age, say something a young person today wouldn't understand: pic.twitter.com/2izx1jtPed — Majid Maqbool (@MaqboolMajid) January 27, 2022 ×

'Without saying your age' meme takes over Twitter as people share their childhood memories

<p>Famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso's heirs are selling his 1,010 art pieces as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).</p>

<p>Marina Picasso, the granddaughter of artist Pablo Picasso, and her son Florian Picasso are vaulting into 21st-century commerce and&nbsp;riding a fad for “crypto” assets that have taken the art and financial worlds by storm.</p>

<p>NFTs, a digital signature saved on blockchain ledgers that allows anyone to verify the ownership and authenticity of items, have become the latest investment craze.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/surgeon-tries-to-sell-x-ray-of-2015s-bataclan-terror-attack-victim-as-nft-447407">Also read |&nbsp;Surgeon tries to sell X-ray of 2015's Bataclan terror attack victim as NFT</a></strong></p>

<p>NFTs are usually bought with the cryptocurrency Ether or in dollars and the blockchain keeps a record of transactions.</p>

<p>While anyone can view the NFTs, the buyer has the status of being the official owner,&nbsp;a kind of digital bragging rights.</p>

<p>“We’re trying to build a bridge between the NFT world and the fine art world,” said Florian.</p>

<p>“I think it fits within Picasso’s legacies because we are paying tribute to him and his way of working, which was always being creative,” he added.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/wikipedia-co-founder-sells-nft-of-first-ever-edit-made-on-its-site-for-750000-437399">Also read |&nbsp;Wikipedia co-founder sells NFT of first ever edit made on its site for $750,000</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Marina said, “It’s a work that represents a face, and it’s very expressive.”</p>

<p>“It’s joyful, happy. It represents life ... It’s one of those objects that have been part of our life, our intimate lives — my life with my children.”</p>

<p>Driven by a surge this year in the market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), often focused on digital-only artworks and other virtual items , Sotheby's flagged an NFT-linked sale of Picasso's "Le peintre et son modèle" in June last year.</p>

<p>The painting sold for 2.25 million pounds ($3.12 million), though plans for the joint sale of an NFT,&nbsp;a one-of-a-kind token that exists on a blockchain - that would link ownership to a digital version were scrapped, the auction house said.</p>

<p>Connoisseurs of Pablo Picasso will soon be able to own a share in one of his paintings for less than $6,000,&nbsp;though that won't actually buy them the right to see the work, which will be stored under lock and key in Switzerland.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso's heirs are selling his 1,010 art pieces as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Marina Picasso, the granddaughter of artist Pablo Picasso, and her son Florian Picasso are vaulting into 21st-century commerce and riding a fad for “crypto” assets that have taken the art and financial worlds by storm.

Famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso's heirs are selling his 1,010 art pieces as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Marina Picasso, the granddaughter of artist Pablo Picasso, and her son Florian Picasso are vaulting into 21st-century commerce and riding a fad for “crypto” assets that have taken the art and financial worlds by storm. NFTs, a digital signature saved on blockchain ledgers that allows anyone to verify the ownership and authenticity of items, have become the latest investment craze. Also read | Surgeon tries to sell X-ray of 2015's Bataclan terror attack victim as NFT NFTs are usually bought with the cryptocurrency Ether or in dollars and the blockchain keeps a record of transactions. While anyone can view the NFTs, the buyer has the status of being the official owner, a kind of digital bragging rights. “We’re trying to build a bridge between the NFT world and the fine art world,” said Florian. “I think it fits within Picasso’s legacies because we are paying tribute to him and his way of working, which was always being creative,” he added. Also read | Wikipedia co-founder sells NFT of first ever edit made on its site for $750,000 Meanwhile, Marina said, “It’s a work that represents a face, and it’s very expressive.” “It’s joyful, happy. It represents life ... It’s one of those objects that have been part of our life, our intimate lives — my life with my children.” Driven by a surge this year in the market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), often focused on digital-only artworks and other virtual items , Sotheby's flagged an NFT-linked sale of Picasso's "Le peintre et son modèle" in June last year. The painting sold for 2.25 million pounds ($3.12 million), though plans for the joint sale of an NFT, a one-of-a-kind token that exists on a blockchain - that would link ownership to a digital version were scrapped, the auction house said. Connoisseurs of Pablo Picasso will soon be able to own a share in one of his paintings for less than $6,000, though that won't actually buy them the right to see the work, which will be stored under lock and key in Switzerland. (With inputs from agencies)

Heirs of Pablo Picasso selling over 1000 works of famous Spanish artist as NFTs

<p>Archaeologists have found hybrid camel&nbsp;sculptures&nbsp;in the Temple of Allat in an ongoing project for the restoration of the site in Iraq.</p>

<p>As per the study, published in the journal Antiquity, the temple had been severely affected by decades of neglect and, between 2015 and 2017, intentional vandalism by the Islamic State.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recent findings of the ongoing Aliph-ISMEO research project suggest that the Temple of Allat was built and modified in at least three, and possibly four, construction phases.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-pickled-fetus-of-an-egyptian-mummy-is-baffling-scientists-447244" hreflang="en">This 'pickled' fetus of an Egyptian mummy is baffling scientists</a></strong></p>

<p>Originally dedicated to an Arab deity, the temple was eventually modified by King Sanatruq I and his son, Crown Prince Abdsamiya, around AD 168.</p>

<p>The temple reflects the fundamental pattern of other contemporaneous urban temples, namely, three major flanked rooms, with walls separating the main monuments of the western part of the temenos, the traditional name of the stone enclosure of the inner sanctuary of Hatra, from its eastern open forecourt.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-identify-first-human-bred-hybrid-animals-by-using-dna-sequencing-445092">Also read |&nbsp;Scientists identify first human-bred hybrid animals by using DNA sequencing</a></strong></p>

<p>Once a UNESCO World Heritage site, the temple houses “Bactrian camels” flanking a royal portrait in the centre of the lintel. They are well sculpted and represented somewhat realistically: both show one of the soft humps sagging and folded onto themselves.</p>

<p>Set in the walls that enclosed the monumental core of the temenos, but open to the forecourt, the temple stood in open view to large groups of religious visitors and to trade caravans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It perhaps also hosted periodic central markets. Thus, the temple was also accessible to the non-resident ‘Arab’ nomadic population, who regularly and intensively interacted with Hatra.</p>

<p>Allat, was also linked to the pre-monotheistic version of Allah, possibly as a daughter or wife of the supreme deity.</p>

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Archaeologists have found hybrid camel sculptures in the Temple of Allat in an ongoing project for the restoration of the site in Iraq. As per the study, published in the journal Antiquity, the temple had been severely affected by decades of neglect and, between 2015 and 2017, intentional vandalism by the Islamic State.

Archaeologists have found hybrid camel sculptures in the Temple of Allat in an ongoing project for the restoration of the site in Iraq. As per the study, published in the journal Antiquity, the temple had been severely affected by decades of neglect and, between 2015 and 2017, intentional vandalism by the Islamic State. Recent findings of the ongoing Aliph-ISMEO research project suggest that the Temple of Allat was built and modified in at least three, and possibly four, construction phases. Also read | This 'pickled' fetus of an Egyptian mummy is baffling scientists Originally dedicated to an Arab deity, the temple was eventually modified by King Sanatruq I and his son, Crown Prince Abdsamiya, around AD 168. The temple reflects the fundamental pattern of other contemporaneous urban temples, namely, three major flanked rooms, with walls separating the main monuments of the western part of the temenos, the traditional name of the stone enclosure of the inner sanctuary of Hatra, from its eastern open forecourt. Also read | Scientists identify first human-bred hybrid animals by using DNA sequencing Once a UNESCO World Heritage site, the temple houses “Bactrian camels” flanking a royal portrait in the centre of the lintel. They are well sculpted and represented somewhat realistically: both show one of the soft humps sagging and folded onto themselves. Set in the walls that enclosed the monumental core of the temenos, but open to the forecourt, the temple stood in open view to large groups of religious visitors and to trade caravans. It perhaps also hosted periodic central markets. Thus, the temple was also accessible to the non-resident ‘Arab’ nomadic population, who regularly and intensively interacted with Hatra. Allat, was also linked to the pre-monotheistic version of Allah, possibly as a daughter or wife of the supreme deity. (With inputs from agencies)

Hybrid camel sculptures found in Arab temple of ‘Allah’s daughter’

<p>The next 12 months could be most lucrative for Tesla CEO Elon Musk as per a prediction made by analysts.</p>

<p>The US electric carmaker delivered more than 936,000 cars of all models in 2021, an increase of 87 percent over the previous year, the company said in a statement.</p>

<p>It was the sixth consecutive quarter that the world's most valuable automaker posted record deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"With Tesla's growth trajectory, I'd be surprised if he doesn't get all five tranches this year based on hitting all the triggers," said Dan Ives, tech analyst for Wedbush Securities.</p>

<p>Tesla has managed to overcome global logistics issues that have plagued the auto industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company's ability to design components in-house gave the automaker agility in making tweaks to parts and coping with supply chain issues that hit other automakers much harder.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musks-neuralink-to-start-clinical-trials-of-implanting-brain-chips-in-humans-446942" hreflang="en">Elon Musk's Neuralink to start clinical trials of implanting brain chips in humans</a></strong></p>

<p>Musk will reap benefits of Tesla's strong financial results as he still owns more than 170 million Tesla shares, about a 17 percent stake in the company, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.</p>

<p>The zany billionaire, the world's richest man with a net worth of around $300 billion, has sold 4.5 million shares in the past couple of months.</p>

<p>His federal tax obligations could be as high as 40% on proceeds from some of the sales, said Brad Badertscher, an accounting professor at the University of Notre Dame.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/out-of-control-rocket-by-elon-musks-spacex-puts-indias-chandrayaan-in-danger-447837" hreflang="en">Out-of-control rocket by Elon Musk's SpaceX puts India's Chandrayaan in danger</a></strong></p>

<p>Musk's wealth has swelled with the recent surge in Tesla's stock price, from about $130 at the start of 2020 to $1,222.09 last Friday.</p>

<p>“He’s shown himself to be a master of influencing the price of Tesla stock,” said Erik Gordon, a University of Michigan business and law professor.</p>

<p>“That’s the story over and over again,” he added.</p>

<p>Tesla got another boost in October when it received an order for 100,000 electric vehicles from the rental company Hertz, to be completed by 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This announcement brought the automaker into the very select club of companies worth more than $1 trillion on the stock market.&nbsp;<br />
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The next 12 months could be most lucrative for Tesla CEO Elon Musk as per a prediction made by analysts. The US electric carmaker delivered more than 936,000 cars of all models in 2021, an increase of 87 percent over the previous year, the company said in a statement.

The next 12 months could be most lucrative for Tesla CEO Elon Musk as per a prediction made by analysts. The US electric carmaker delivered more than 936,000 cars of all models in 2021, an increase of 87 percent over the previous year, the company said in a statement. It was the sixth consecutive quarter that the world's most valuable automaker posted record deliveries. "With Tesla's growth trajectory, I'd be surprised if he doesn't get all five tranches this year based on hitting all the triggers," said Dan Ives, tech analyst for Wedbush Securities. Tesla has managed to overcome global logistics issues that have plagued the auto industry. The company's ability to design components in-house gave the automaker agility in making tweaks to parts and coping with supply chain issues that hit other automakers much harder. Also read | Elon Musk's Neuralink to start clinical trials of implanting brain chips in humans Musk will reap benefits of Tesla's strong financial results as he still owns more than 170 million Tesla shares, about a 17 percent stake in the company, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The zany billionaire, the world's richest man with a net worth of around $300 billion, has sold 4.5 million shares in the past couple of months. His federal tax obligations could be as high as 40% on proceeds from some of the sales, said Brad Badertscher, an accounting professor at the University of Notre Dame. Also read | Out-of-control rocket by Elon Musk's SpaceX puts India's Chandrayaan in danger Musk's wealth has swelled with the recent surge in Tesla's stock price, from about $130 at the start of 2020 to $1,222.09 last Friday. “He’s shown himself to be a master of influencing the price of Tesla stock,” said Erik Gordon, a University of Michigan business and law professor. “That’s the story over and over again,” he added. Tesla got another boost in October when it received an order for 100,000 electric vehicles from the rental company Hertz, to be completed by 2022. This announcement brought the automaker into the very select club of companies worth more than $1 trillion on the stock market. (With inputs from agencies)

Analysts predict next 12 months could be most lucrative for Tesla CEO Elon Musk

<p>Is crunch time getting expensive in Japan?</p>

<p>For the first time since its debut in 1979, Japan's favourite corn puff snack, Umaibo, is getting a new price tag as the company has announced that it is increasing the price.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Based in the capital city Tokyo, the Yaokin Corp informed, as reported by Japan-based The Mainichi paper that the product would go up from a retail price of about&nbsp;by 2 yen ($.02) apiece, from the original 10 ($0.09 yen) to 12 yen ($0.11)&nbsp;from April.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company also mentioned that the decision has been made due to the higher costs. Takeshi Nemoto has been in charge of purchasing snacks at Tokyo in snack shop Kawahara Shoten for decades. He made a similar prediction for other cheap snacks.</p>

<p>"There's nothing we can do (about the price hike). From a maker's point of view, they cannot secure profit anymore unless they raise the price," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is Umaibo?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Umaibo is famous as the "delicious stick" and had defined Japan's low growth for decades by keeping its price unchanged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 'delicious sticks' are quite similar to cheese puffs but shaped like a cylinder. They come in 15 flavours, from cheese to seasoned cod roe, with creamy corn soup the best seller. Reports have mentioned that around 700 million of the crunchy sticks are sold annually, both in packs and individually.</p>

<p>While prices are surging in the West, Japanese companies have so far been reluctant to increase prices across the board, out of fear of losing cost-sensitive customers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Customers were shocked by the news. "I never imagined an impact on cheap snacks, something that kids can easily buy, so I'm a bit sad and surprised," said 51-year-old housewife Naomi Hosaka.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Is crunch time getting expensive in Japan? For the first time since its debut in 1979, Japan's favourite corn puff snack, Umaibo, is getting a new price tag as the company has announced that it is increasing the price.

Is crunch time getting expensive in Japan? For the first time since its debut in 1979, Japan's favourite corn puff snack, Umaibo, is getting a new price tag as the company has announced that it is increasing the price. Based in the capital city Tokyo, the Yaokin Corp informed, as reported by Japan-based The Mainichi paper that the product would go up from a retail price of about by 2 yen ($.02) apiece, from the original 10 ($0.09 yen) to 12 yen ($0.11) from April. The company also mentioned that the decision has been made due to the higher costs. Takeshi Nemoto has been in charge of purchasing snacks at Tokyo in snack shop Kawahara Shoten for decades. He made a similar prediction for other cheap snacks. "There's nothing we can do (about the price hike). From a maker's point of view, they cannot secure profit anymore unless they raise the price," he said. What is Umaibo? Umaibo is famous as the "delicious stick" and had defined Japan's low growth for decades by keeping its price unchanged. The 'delicious sticks' are quite similar to cheese puffs but shaped like a cylinder. They come in 15 flavours, from cheese to seasoned cod roe, with creamy corn soup the best seller. Reports have mentioned that around 700 million of the crunchy sticks are sold annually, both in packs and individually. While prices are surging in the West, Japanese companies have so far been reluctant to increase prices across the board, out of fear of losing cost-sensitive customers. Customers were shocked by the news. "I never imagined an impact on cheap snacks, something that kids can easily buy, so I'm a bit sad and surprised," said 51-year-old housewife Naomi Hosaka. (With inputs from agencies)

'Delicious stick': Popular Japanese cheap snack is getting expensive for first time in 43 years

<p>A woman in the United States has sued Facebook's parent company Meta and social media messaging company Snapchat over allegations her daughter committed suicide as she was addicted to the social media platforms.</p>

<p>Selena Rodriguez,11, had committed suicide last year. The woman from Connecticut alleged in the lawsuit that Meta-owned Instagram and Snapchat caused her daughter's death as she was "struggling with the harmful effects of social media".</p>

<p>The lawsuit claimed the social platforms "exploited human psychology" through the use of artificial intelligence. The case has been filed in San Francisco.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/here-is-why-social-media-giant-facebook-is-facing-32-billion-class-action-lawsuit-in-uk-444709">Also Read:&nbsp;Here is why social media giant Facebook is facing $3.2 billion class-action lawsuit in UK</a></p>

<p>The complaint alleged that Snapchat encouraged "addictive behaviours" as it targeted teenage and young-adult users.</p>

<p>Last year Instagram had announced new measures aimed at protecting young users on its platform. Instagram's CEO&nbsp;Adam Mosseri had appeared before US lawmakers to defend the app which US Senator Richard Blumenthal said had "toxic impacts".</p>

<p>US states had last year announced a joint probe on Instagram's parent company Meta for promoting the app for children despite allegedly knowing its potential harm.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/new-lawsuit-alleges-facebook-and-google-colluded-in-online-ad-sales-445075">Also Read:&nbsp;New lawsuit alleges Facebook and Google colluded in online ad sales</a></p>

<p>The latest lawsuit against Meta and Snapchat comes after whistleblower Frances Haugen ex-employee at Facebook had alleged that the company prioritised profits over people's safety.</p>

<p>Frances had asserted&nbsp;that Facebook&nbsp;should not be trusted to change its ways as she urged the lawmakers to curb&nbsp;the social media giant's unlimited power on the net.</p>

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A woman in the United States has sued Facebook's parent company Meta and social media messaging company Snapchat over allegations her daughter committed suicide as she was addicted to the social media platforms.

A woman in the United States has sued Facebook's parent company Meta and social media messaging company Snapchat over allegations her daughter committed suicide as she was addicted to the social media platforms. Selena Rodriguez,11, had committed suicide last year. The woman from Connecticut alleged in the lawsuit that Meta-owned Instagram and Snapchat caused her daughter's death as she was "struggling with the harmful effects of social media". The lawsuit claimed the social platforms "exploited human psychology" through the use of artificial intelligence. The case has been filed in San Francisco. Also Read: Here is why social media giant Facebook is facing $3.2 billion class-action lawsuit in UK The complaint alleged that Snapchat encouraged "addictive behaviours" as it targeted teenage and young-adult users. Last year Instagram had announced new measures aimed at protecting young users on its platform. Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri had appeared before US lawmakers to defend the app which US Senator Richard Blumenthal said had "toxic impacts". US states had last year announced a joint probe on Instagram's parent company Meta for promoting the app for children despite allegedly knowing its potential harm. Also Read: New lawsuit alleges Facebook and Google colluded in online ad sales The latest lawsuit against Meta and Snapchat comes after whistleblower Frances Haugen ex-employee at Facebook had alleged that the company prioritised profits over people's safety. Frances had asserted that Facebook should not be trusted to change its ways as she urged the lawmakers to curb the social media giant's unlimited power on the net. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Addictive behaviour': Woman sues Meta, Snapchat over her daughter's suicide

<p>A Pakistan International Airline (PIA) pilot refused to take a flight stating that his shift timings had ended, Pakistan media portals reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Working beyond the shift timings is not termed healthy as it is advised that people should maintain a work-life balance in order to stay healthy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bosses often ask to extend shifts in case needed. Mostly, the employees do it, but sometimes people even refuse to do it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One such case was reported recently that grabbed attention globally when a pilot refused to fly the plane because his shift was over. The plane was not in the air (Thankfully).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, flight PK 9754 was ready to board from Riyadh to Islamabad on Sunday but it was delayed by bad weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plane had to make an emergency landing in Dammam in Saudi Arabia due to poor weather conditions but after that the captain of the flight refused to fly, saying his duty hours were over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reports have mentioned that the passengers were angry, especially irritated by the pilot's reason for not flying. They even protested by not getting off the plane.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;The situation got tense as airport authorities were called in and hotel arrangements were made for the passengers at the airport.</p>

<p>"A pilot should rest because it is necessary for flight safety. All passengers will reach 11pm at Islamabad Airport until then all arrangements have been made in hotels," said a PIA spokesperson as quoted by Gulf News.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Pakistan's FM caught mocking Xi Jinping</strong></p>

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A Pakistan International Airline (PIA) pilot refused to take a flight stating that his shift timings had ended, Pakistan media portals reported. Working beyond the shift timings is not termed healthy as it is advised that people should maintain a work-life balance in order to stay healthy.

A Pakistan International Airline (PIA) pilot refused to take a flight stating that his shift timings had ended, Pakistan media portals reported. Working beyond the shift timings is not termed healthy as it is advised that people should maintain a work-life balance in order to stay healthy. The bosses often ask to extend shifts in case needed. Mostly, the employees do it, but sometimes people even refuse to do it. ALSO READ | Tonga: The powerful volcanic eruptions even sent 'gravity waves' into space One such case was reported recently that grabbed attention globally when a pilot refused to fly the plane because his shift was over. The plane was not in the air (Thankfully). As per reports, flight PK 9754 was ready to board from Riyadh to Islamabad on Sunday but it was delayed by bad weather. The plane had to make an emergency landing in Dammam in Saudi Arabia due to poor weather conditions but after that the captain of the flight refused to fly, saying his duty hours were over. The reports have mentioned that the passengers were angry, especially irritated by the pilot's reason for not flying. They even protested by not getting off the plane. ALSO READ | Massive iceberg A68A released 152 billion tonnes of fresh water into ocean, study reveals The situation got tense as airport authorities were called in and hotel arrangements were made for the passengers at the airport. "A pilot should rest because it is necessary for flight safety. All passengers will reach 11pm at Islamabad Airport until then all arrangements have been made in hotels," said a PIA spokesperson as quoted by Gulf News. WATCH | Gravitas: Pakistan's FM caught mocking Xi Jinping ×

Pakistan pilot refused to fly plane saying his shift ended. Was it necessary for safety?

<p>Snapchat's parent company announced on Tuesday that it was taking additional measures to combat drug trafficking on the service, including making it more difficult for users to locate accounts of minors under the age of 17.</p>

<p>It is making the shift at a time when drug overdoses are on the rise across the United States, owing in part to the widespread availability of the powerful opioid fentanyl.</p>

<p>According to an NBC News investigation released in October, Snapchat was linked to the sale of fentanyl-laced pills that murdered teenagers and young adults in over a dozen states.</p>

<p>Following the news, Snap, the service's parent company, claimed it has upgraded its automated systems for detecting illegal narcotics, employed additional staff to handle law enforcement requests, and created an education page focusing on the hazards of fentanyl and counterfeit pills.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>"Our position on this has always been clear: we have absolutely zero tolerance for drug dealing on Snapchat," the company said in a blog post announcing the move this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have a unique opportunity to use our voice, technology, and resources to help address this scourge, which threatens the lives of our community members."</p>

<p>Snapchat claims that proactive detection of drug transactions has increased by 390 percent in the last year, with a 50 percent increase in the last quarter alone.</p>

<p>It went on to say that if its sensors discover drug peddling behaviour, the account is immediately suspended and the creator is barred from creating new Snapchat accounts.</p>

<p>The corporation claims to have increased coordination with law enforcement and cut response times to law enforcement inquiries by 85 percent in the last year.</p>

<p>Snapchat claimed in a blog post that it is working with experts to keep the list of slang and drug-related phrases restricted from search results on Snapchat up to date.</p>

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Snapchat's parent company announced on Tuesday that it was taking additional measures to combat drug trafficking on the service, including making it more difficult for users to locate accounts of minors under the age of 17.

Snapchat's parent company announced on Tuesday that it was taking additional measures to combat drug trafficking on the service, including making it more difficult for users to locate accounts of minors under the age of 17. It is making the shift at a time when drug overdoses are on the rise across the United States, owing in part to the widespread availability of the powerful opioid fentanyl. According to an NBC News investigation released in October, Snapchat was linked to the sale of fentanyl-laced pills that murdered teenagers and young adults in over a dozen states. Following the news, Snap, the service's parent company, claimed it has upgraded its automated systems for detecting illegal narcotics, employed additional staff to handle law enforcement requests, and created an education page focusing on the hazards of fentanyl and counterfeit pills. Also read | YouTube, Snap and TikTok executives take their turn answering to Washington "Our position on this has always been clear: we have absolutely zero tolerance for drug dealing on Snapchat," the company said in a blog post announcing the move this week. "We have a unique opportunity to use our voice, technology, and resources to help address this scourge, which threatens the lives of our community members." Snapchat claims that proactive detection of drug transactions has increased by 390 percent in the last year, with a 50 percent increase in the last quarter alone. It went on to say that if its sensors discover drug peddling behaviour, the account is immediately suspended and the creator is barred from creating new Snapchat accounts. The corporation claims to have increased coordination with law enforcement and cut response times to law enforcement inquiries by 85 percent in the last year. Snapchat claimed in a blog post that it is working with experts to keep the list of slang and drug-related phrases restricted from search results on Snapchat up to date. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Doctors in Alabama successfully transplanted a pair of kidneys from a genetically modified pig into a brain dead man.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The operation was conducted at the University of Alabama in the United States. The man named Jim Parsons, 57, was declared brain dead after he suffered a bike accident in September last year.</p>

<p>Parsons family gave the go-ahead to the doctors to conduct the operation as the patient's kidneys were removed and two kidneys from a genetically modified pig were embedded into his body.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reports said the transplanted kidneys began to function immediately after the operation was conducted.</p>

<p>Earlier this month surgeons had successfully transplanted a &nbsp;genetically modified pig's heart into a man. David Bennett became the first man to undergo the unique heart transplant.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Pig's heart transplanted into a human</strong></p>

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<p>Bennett's son called the operation a "miracle" &nbsp;as a team of surgeons at the University of Maryland conducted the operation on January 7.</p>

<p>The operation demonstrated the success of pig-to-human heart transplants as doctors cheered amid a shortage of donor organs.</p>

<p>According to reports, there are 100,000 US citizens waiting for organ donations currently.</p>

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Doctors in Alabama successfully transplanted a pair of kidneys from a genetically modified pig into a brain dead man. The operation was conducted at the University of Alabama in the United States.

Doctors in Alabama successfully transplanted a pair of kidneys from a genetically modified pig into a brain dead man. The operation was conducted at the University of Alabama in the United States. The man named Jim Parsons, 57, was declared brain dead after he suffered a bike accident in September last year. Parsons family gave the go-ahead to the doctors to conduct the operation as the patient's kidneys were removed and two kidneys from a genetically modified pig were embedded into his body. Also Read: In a first, man gets genetically modified pig heart in transplant Reports said the transplanted kidneys began to function immediately after the operation was conducted. Earlier this month surgeons had successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's heart into a man. David Bennett became the first man to undergo the unique heart transplant. Watch: Pig's heart transplanted into a human Bennett's son called the operation a "miracle" as a team of surgeons at the University of Maryland conducted the operation on January 7. The operation demonstrated the success of pig-to-human heart transplants as doctors cheered amid a shortage of donor organs. According to reports, there are 100,000 US citizens waiting for organ donations currently. (With inputs from Agencies)

In a first, two kidneys from genetically modified pig transplanted into brain dead man

<p>Machu Picchu, the stunning 15th-century Citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru is termed as one of the most significant tangible legacies of the Inca civilization.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At more than 2,400 meters above sea level, the property covers 32,592 hectares of mountain slopes, peaks and valleys around the La Ciudadela (the Citadel), mostly covered in foliage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts have been working to uncover the history and mysteries of the stunning historic site. A study published in the January edition of the <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0305440321001898?via%3Dihub#!">Journal of Archaeological Science</a> attempts to reveal more about Machu Picchu.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the study, the Incas built water systems to legitimise their domination and the Machu Picchu region had one of the densest networks of water systems.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NBC reported citing the study published in the January edition of the Journal of Archaeological Science that a dozen small structures were identified less than five miles from the main remnants of Inca city, on the outskirts of a ceremonial site called Chachabamba.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The abstract of the study stated that the Chachabamba archaeological site contains a unique water complex erected and modified by the Incas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After analysing the probe finding, it has been established that the function of this water complex was strictly ceremonial. The study is based on archaeological investigations within the ceremonial sector.</p>

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<p>The study mentions that hydrodynamic calculations of archaeological remains have been made possible by using 3D scanning.</p>

<p>"Three-dimensional documentation techniques were used to produce hydrodynamic analyses of the site, which facilitated the preparation of appropriate models that are key to understanding the function of the entire water system," the study read.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>History of Inca civilisation</strong></p>

<p>As far as history is concerned, the Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. It has been understood that the administrative, political and military centre of the empire was in the city of Cusco.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Whereas, the Inca civilization arose from the Peruvian highlands sometime in the early 13th century and its last stronghold was conquered in 1572 by the Spanish.&nbsp;</p>


Machu Picchu, the stunning 15th-century Citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru is termed as one of the most significant tangible legacies of the Inca civilization.

Machu Picchu, the stunning 15th-century Citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru is termed as one of the most significant tangible legacies of the Inca civilization. At more than 2,400 meters above sea level, the property covers 32,592 hectares of mountain slopes, peaks and valleys around the La Ciudadela (the Citadel), mostly covered in foliage. Experts have been working to uncover the history and mysteries of the stunning historic site. A study published in the January edition of the Journal of Archaeological Science attempts to reveal more about Machu Picchu. ALSO READ | Synthetic wombs? Elon Musk, other tech entrepreneurs discuss population collapse, solutions As per the study, the Incas built water systems to legitimise their domination and the Machu Picchu region had one of the densest networks of water systems. NBC reported citing the study published in the January edition of the Journal of Archaeological Science that a dozen small structures were identified less than five miles from the main remnants of Inca city, on the outskirts of a ceremonial site called Chachabamba. The abstract of the study stated that the Chachabamba archaeological site contains a unique water complex erected and modified by the Incas. After analysing the probe finding, it has been established that the function of this water complex was strictly ceremonial. The study is based on archaeological investigations within the ceremonial sector. ALSO READ | 'The overlooked pandemic?': Antimicrobial resistance major threat to human health globally, study finds The study mentions that hydrodynamic calculations of archaeological remains have been made possible by using 3D scanning. "Three-dimensional documentation techniques were used to produce hydrodynamic analyses of the site, which facilitated the preparation of appropriate models that are key to understanding the function of the entire water system," the study read. History of Inca civilisation As far as history is concerned, the Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. It has been understood that the administrative, political and military centre of the empire was in the city of Cusco. Whereas, the Inca civilization arose from the Peruvian highlands sometime in the early 13th century and its last stronghold was conquered in 1572 by the Spanish.

Secrets and mysteries of Machu Picchu, new study reveals more about the historic site

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">If you believed the pandemic was finally over, you were mistaken.It has reared its ugly head by releasing Omicron, a new variant.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">Since COVID-19 cases have been on the rise, demand for the drug Dolo 650 has been high.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">Dolo 650 is a popular painkiller that can be found in almost every home and is used to treat aches, pains, and fevers.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">According to data, since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, India has sold more than 3.5 billion pills of the anti-fever drug.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Fever, one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, has pushed sales of this oval-shaped white pill to treble in the last two years, despite the fact that paracetamol pills are the most commonly used cold and fever treatments.</p>

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<p>If all 3.5 billion tablets were stacked vertically, it would be nearly 6,000 times the height of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, or 63,000 times the height of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">Yes, it is correct. In the last two years, Dolo, a 1.5 cm-long paracetamol tablet, has sold far more than Crocin, the standard paracetamol tablet.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">Before the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019, India sold around 75 million strips of Dolo pills, according to statistics from the research firm IQVIA.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">The medicine's annual sales increased to 94 million strips (each strip containing 15 tablets), or 1.4 billion tablets.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">By November 2021, it had risen to 145 million strips (twice as much as in 2019) or 2.2 billion tablets.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="14">It's worth noting that the first wave of COVID-19 entered India in September 2020, while the second wave, which caused the greatest deaths, arrived in May 2021.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15">In total, more than 35 million instances have been reported in India. As a result, during both pandemic years, more than 350 crore Dolo tablets were sold.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="16">Dolo is currently the second most popular anti-fever and analgesic tablet in India, with a turnover of Rs 3.1 billion in 2021, only ahead of GSK's Calpol, which has a turnover of Rs 3.1 billion.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="17">Crocin is the sixth-largest brand in the category, with sales of Rs 231 million in double digits.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="18">On this occasion, Twitter users coined the hashtag # Dolo650, which is currently trending.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="19">Memes about the Dolo 650 have sprung up on Twitter, bringing the usual dose of humour to the platform.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="20"><strong>Take a look at some of the most popular memes on Twitter:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Creativity level 100 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dolo650?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dolo650</a> <a href="https://t.co/uBcj6EifBs">pic.twitter.com/uBcj6EifBs</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is why <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dolo650?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dolo650</a> is trending ? <a href="https://t.co/4BywaCnmuc">pic.twitter.com/4BywaCnmuc</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dolo650?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dolo650</a> get out of stock and the supply is running late...<br />
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If you believed the pandemic was finally over, you were mistaken.It has reared its ugly head by releasing Omicron, a new variant. Since COVID-19 cases have been on the rise, demand for the drug Dolo 650 has been high.

If you believed the pandemic was finally over, you were mistaken.It has reared its ugly head by releasing Omicron, a new variant. Since COVID-19 cases have been on the rise, demand for the drug Dolo 650 has been high. Dolo 650 is a popular painkiller that can be found in almost every home and is used to treat aches, pains, and fevers. According to data, since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, India has sold more than 3.5 billion pills of the anti-fever drug. Fever, one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, has pushed sales of this oval-shaped white pill to treble in the last two years, despite the fact that paracetamol pills are the most commonly used cold and fever treatments. As India grapples with the third wave of Covid, Dolo 650, which has clocked sales of Rs 5.7 billion during the pandemic since March 2020 and topped the charts of paracetamol pill, has been dubbed a "favourite snack." × If all 3.5 billion tablets were stacked vertically, it would be nearly 6,000 times the height of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, or 63,000 times the height of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Yes, it is correct. In the last two years, Dolo, a 1.5 cm-long paracetamol tablet, has sold far more than Crocin, the standard paracetamol tablet. Before the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019, India sold around 75 million strips of Dolo pills, according to statistics from the research firm IQVIA. The medicine's annual sales increased to 94 million strips (each strip containing 15 tablets), or 1.4 billion tablets. By November 2021, it had risen to 145 million strips (twice as much as in 2019) or 2.2 billion tablets. It's worth noting that the first wave of COVID-19 entered India in September 2020, while the second wave, which caused the greatest deaths, arrived in May 2021. In total, more than 35 million instances have been reported in India. As a result, during both pandemic years, more than 350 crore Dolo tablets were sold. Dolo is currently the second most popular anti-fever and analgesic tablet in India, with a turnover of Rs 3.1 billion in 2021, only ahead of GSK's Calpol, which has a turnover of Rs 3.1 billion. Crocin is the sixth-largest brand in the category, with sales of Rs 231 million in double digits. On this occasion, Twitter users coined the hashtag # Dolo650, which is currently trending. Memes about the Dolo 650 have sprung up on Twitter, bringing the usual dose of humour to the platform. Take a look at some of the most popular memes on Twitter: 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/u983mrmfWx — Bollywoodirect (@Bollywoodirect) January 18, 2022 × Creativity level 100 #Dolo650 pic.twitter.com/uBcj6EifBs — Strider (@rohitky77) January 19, 2022 × This is why #dolo650 is trending ? pic.twitter.com/4BywaCnmuc — Nocturnal Soul (@Mirage_gurrl) January 7, 2022 × When #dolo650 get out of stock and the supply is running late... Pharmacist be like: pic.twitter.com/DnM4vnnT9t — Yogesh Dhameliya 😷 (UR) (@YoDha_16) January 8, 2022 × #dolo650 supremacy 😂 pic.twitter.com/LWmK2k7fbE — Vishal Vasava 🏹 (@vishu_vasava_) January 8, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies)

How made-in-India pill Dolo 650 became India’s ‘favourite snack’ in Covid waves

<p>A news reporter based in the United States grabbed attention when she finished the reporting despite being suddenly struck by a car during a live shot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Immediately after the scary hit, the reporter named Tori Yorgey for NBC affiliate WSAZ of Huntington, West Virginia stood up and finished the reporting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened when Yorgey was reporting live from Dunbar on the January 19th evening about a local water main break when a four-wheeler hit her from behind.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pakistan-pilot-refused-to-fly-plane-saying-his-shift-ended-was-it-necessary-for-safety-446361">Pakistan pilot refused to fly plane saying his shift ended. Was it necessary for safety?</a></strong></p>

<p>After the collision, the reporter bumped into the camera and she fell into the nearby snow. She was heard saying: "Oh my god, I just got hit by a car, but I'm OK."</p>

<p>"I'm OK, you know, that's live TV for ya. It's all good," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She even revealed that it was not the first time she was hit by a car while reporting the news. She said: "I actually got hit by a car in college too just like that."</p>

<p>She added. "I am so glad I'm OK!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Besides getting up, Yorgey also spoke with the driver of the car that hit her. While the camera was adjusting, the driver can be heard apologising for off-camera.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, "Ma'am, you are so sweet and you're OK. It is all good."</p>

<p>The news reporter also revealed that it was her last week at the job, She said, "You know it's my last week on the job and I think this would happen specifically to me, Tim [news caster]."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was asked about the impact of the collision, she replied, "I don't even know, Tim. My whole life just flashed before my eyes, but this is live TV and everything's OK".&nbsp;</p>

<p>She added, "I thought I was in a safe spot, but clearly we might need to move the camera over a bit, so let me do that while I'm thinking of it."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the incident here:</strong></p>

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A news reporter based in the United States grabbed attention when she finished the reporting despite being suddenly struck by a car during a live shot. Immediately after the scary hit, the reporter named Tori Yorgey for NBC affiliate WSAZ of Huntington, West Virginia stood up and finished the reporting.

A news reporter based in the United States grabbed attention when she finished the reporting despite being suddenly struck by a car during a live shot. Immediately after the scary hit, the reporter named Tori Yorgey for NBC affiliate WSAZ of Huntington, West Virginia stood up and finished the reporting. The incident happened when Yorgey was reporting live from Dunbar on the January 19th evening about a local water main break when a four-wheeler hit her from behind. ALSO READ | Pakistan pilot refused to fly plane saying his shift ended. Was it necessary for safety? After the collision, the reporter bumped into the camera and she fell into the nearby snow. She was heard saying: "Oh my god, I just got hit by a car, but I'm OK." "I'm OK, you know, that's live TV for ya. It's all good," she added. She even revealed that it was not the first time she was hit by a car while reporting the news. She said: "I actually got hit by a car in college too just like that." She added. "I am so glad I'm OK!" ALSO READ | 19-year-old Zara Rutherford becomes youngest woman to fly solo around world Besides getting up, Yorgey also spoke with the driver of the car that hit her. While the camera was adjusting, the driver can be heard apologising for off-camera. She said, "Ma'am, you are so sweet and you're OK. It is all good." The news reporter also revealed that it was her last week at the job, She said, "You know it's my last week on the job and I think this would happen specifically to me, Tim [news caster]." She was asked about the impact of the collision, she replied, "I don't even know, Tim. My whole life just flashed before my eyes, but this is live TV and everything's OK". She added, "I thought I was in a safe spot, but clearly we might need to move the camera over a bit, so let me do that while I'm thinking of it." Watch the incident here: Reporter gets hit by car on live tv, gets up and keeps working pic.twitter.com/86dtuUxfL7 — GlockTopickz (@Glock_Topickz) January 20, 2022 ×

Video: TV reporter struck by car during live broadcast, gets up, finishes job

<p>Defying death has been mankind's single biggest wish. Now several companies backed by high-profile big tech founders have joined the hunt to find a solution.</p>

<p>Last year, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos began funding Altos Labs, which is researching on how to reverse the ageing process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bezos had declared last year that he would be devoting time to philanthropic activities after stepping down as CEO from the online retail giant. Nobel Prize winner Shinya Yamanaka reportedly joined Alto Labs as chair on the scientific advisory board, signalling the company's intent.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/human-muscle-cells-will-be-sent-to-space-to-study-ageing-438495">Also Read: Human muscle cells will be sent to space to study ageing</a></p>

<p>The company is reportedly hiring scientists from around the world to work on the anti-ageing process. Reports claim drug developer Hal Barron, 59, will step down as Glaxosmithkline's chief scientific officer to become the chief executive and co-chairman of Altos Labs.</p>

<p>Altos has offices in Silicon Valley and San Diego in California including the UK. The company is aiming to develop technology that can revitalise the cell's in the body affected due to ageing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bezos had also invested in Unity Biotechnology which aimed to produce drugs and treat diseases linked to ageing. The company sought to tackle Osteoarthritis opening trail among 40 patients.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-diabetes-treatment-can-delay-ageing-among-humans-scientists-claim-368759">Also Read:&nbsp;This diabetes treatment can delay ageing among humans, scientists claim</a></p>

<p>According to research, the number of older people in the US by 2035 will be more than 18-year-olds in the country.</p>

<p>Google founder Larry Page and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg have also put money into anti-ageing research to slow down and delay old age.</p>

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Defying death has been mankind's single biggest wish. Now several companies backed by high-profile big tech founders have joined the hunt to find a solution. Last year, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos began funding Altos Labs, which is researching on how to reverse the ageing process.

Defying death has been mankind's single biggest wish. Now several companies backed by high-profile big tech founders have joined the hunt to find a solution. Last year, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos began funding Altos Labs, which is researching on how to reverse the ageing process. Bezos had declared last year that he would be devoting time to philanthropic activities after stepping down as CEO from the online retail giant. Nobel Prize winner Shinya Yamanaka reportedly joined Alto Labs as chair on the scientific advisory board, signalling the company's intent. Also Read: Human muscle cells will be sent to space to study ageing The company is reportedly hiring scientists from around the world to work on the anti-ageing process. Reports claim drug developer Hal Barron, 59, will step down as Glaxosmithkline's chief scientific officer to become the chief executive and co-chairman of Altos Labs. Altos has offices in Silicon Valley and San Diego in California including the UK. The company is aiming to develop technology that can revitalise the cell's in the body affected due to ageing. Bezos had also invested in Unity Biotechnology which aimed to produce drugs and treat diseases linked to ageing. The company sought to tackle Osteoarthritis opening trail among 40 patients. Also Read: This diabetes treatment can delay ageing among humans, scientists claim According to research, the number of older people in the US by 2035 will be more than 18-year-olds in the country. Google founder Larry Page and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg have also put money into anti-ageing research to slow down and delay old age. (With inputs from Agencies)

Defying death: Jeff Bezos, other big tech founders fund startups doing anti-aging research

<p>You are driving a car in unforgiving winter. The ice is slippery. The wheels leave the road and the vehicle takes a plunge in the ice-cold waters of a roadside lake</p>

<p>A painful death is perhaps certain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But you move quickly and manage to escape the sinking vehicle (A VERY hard thing to do). You climb onto whichever part of the car that's still above surface. So far so good.</p>

<p>But the battle is not yet won. There remains the hard task of jumping in freezing water and swimming to safety.</p>

<p>The battle is not yet won! A lot needs to be...</p>

<p>'Ah chuck it! Let me take a selfie.'</p>

<p>Netizens are facepalming at the probable thought process of a woman who was seen smiling and taking a selfie atop her sinking car. The bizarre incident took place in Ottawa, Canada. It is not yet known who is the woman or where was she going when she drove her car into the lake.</p>

<p>As per reports, the woman was rescued. But the photo is doing rounds on social media. People are amused and even angry at the woman.</p>

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<p>Some netizens are angry that she apparently had scant respect for her would be rescuers or that she put herself into danger in the first place.</p>

<p>"Unbelievably. &nbsp;This person should pay for the emergency services required for this call, environmental charges due to car (gas, oil etc) in water, vehicle removal and insurance not covering anything. &nbsp;Including reimbursement for the car," says @PalmerRapids</p>


You are driving a car in unforgiving winter. The ice is slippery. The wheels leave the road and the vehicle takes a plunge in the ice-cold waters of a roadside lake A painful death is perhaps certain.

You are driving a car in unforgiving winter. The ice is slippery. The wheels leave the road and the vehicle takes a plunge in the ice-cold waters of a roadside lake A painful death is perhaps certain. But you move quickly and manage to escape the sinking vehicle (A VERY hard thing to do). You climb onto whichever part of the car that's still above surface. So far so good. But the battle is not yet won. There remains the hard task of jumping in freezing water and swimming to safety. The battle is not yet won! A lot needs to be... 'Ah chuck it! Let me take a selfie.' Netizens are facepalming at the probable thought process of a woman who was seen smiling and taking a selfie atop her sinking car. The bizarre incident took place in Ottawa, Canada. It is not yet known who is the woman or where was she going when she drove her car into the lake. As per reports, the woman was rescued. But the photo is doing rounds on social media. People are amused and even angry at the woman. She captured the moment with a selfie while people hurried and worried to help her. 🤦🏼‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/ML6zWlSa9m — Lynda Douglas (@MammaMitch) January 17, 2022 × Some netizens are angry that she apparently had scant respect for her would be rescuers or that she put herself into danger in the first place. "Unbelievably. This person should pay for the emergency services required for this call, environmental charges due to car (gas, oil etc) in water, vehicle removal and insurance not covering anything. Including reimbursement for the car," says @PalmerRapids

Her car is sinking in ice-cold water, but a woman calmly takes selfie

<p>A German research team has reportedly developed an artificial intelligence tool which can predict how a patient will react after being hospitalised based on a blood sample.</p>

<p>Reports claim the machine learning tool can accurately predict whether the person will survive or die based on levels of protein in a person's blood.</p>

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<p>It is meant to help health workers to understand whether a patient needs critical care or can fight the virus without much help. The prediction model detects 14 levels of protein in a patient before making a decision.</p>

<p>Researchers say they tested the tool on 50 patients at Charité University Hospital in Germany as it carried out machine learning. Reports say 15 patients died out of the 50 as researchers sought protein levels and built the tool based on findings from data of the patients.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-education-minister-criticised-for-announcing-covid-19-measures-from-ibiza-trip-446017">Also Read:&nbsp;French minister criticised for announcing COVID-19 measures from Ibiza trip</a></p>

<p>After the initial trial 24 coronavirus patients who had received treatment were also tested as researchers found 19 survived and five patients died. The researchers said the AI tool accurately predicted the five deaths.</p>

<p>The researchers however pointed out that the sample size was small consisting of 50 patients and 24 other patients during open trials.</p>

<p>The new findings come as Europe and America battle the Omicron the wave with hospitals overwhelmed in several areas. Several health workers have been hit due to the Omicron wave making it tough for hospitals to function.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


A German research team has reportedly developed an artificial intelligence tool which can predict how a patient will react after being hospitalised based on a blood sample.

A German research team has reportedly developed an artificial intelligence tool which can predict how a patient will react after being hospitalised based on a blood sample. Reports claim the machine learning tool can accurately predict whether the person will survive or die based on levels of protein in a person's blood. Also Read: Couple on never ending date due to Covid lockdown gets engaged It is meant to help health workers to understand whether a patient needs critical care or can fight the virus without much help. The prediction model detects 14 levels of protein in a patient before making a decision. Researchers say they tested the tool on 50 patients at Charité University Hospital in Germany as it carried out machine learning. Reports say 15 patients died out of the 50 as researchers sought protein levels and built the tool based on findings from data of the patients. Also Read: French minister criticised for announcing COVID-19 measures from Ibiza trip After the initial trial 24 coronavirus patients who had received treatment were also tested as researchers found 19 survived and five patients died. The researchers said the AI tool accurately predicted the five deaths. The researchers however pointed out that the sample size was small consisting of 50 patients and 24 other patients during open trials. The new findings come as Europe and America battle the Omicron the wave with hospitals overwhelmed in several areas. Several health workers have been hit due to the Omicron wave making it tough for hospitals to function. (With inputs from Agencies)

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