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As Los Angeles grapples with the virus wave, a child tested positive for "flurona". The family of the child had visited&nbsp;Mexico, US authorities said.

It is the first case of "flurona" detected in Los Angeles.

What is "flurona"?

"Flurona" is described as a co-infection of flu and coronavirus. The first case of the "flurona"&nbsp;was reportedly detected in a pregnant woman in Israel who had mild symptoms. The woman who wasn't vaccinated earlier received her shots and was later released from the hospital.

The World Health Organisation(WHO) terms the combination of flu and coronavirus as a respiratory disease.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-shuts-supermarkets-after-virus-traces-found-in-dragon-fruit-from-vietnam-442545">Also Read:&nbsp;China shuts supermarkets after virus traces found in dragon fruit from Vietnam</a>

What are the symptoms of "flurona"?

Health officials are still trying to find more about the new health condition. Reports say "flurona" symptoms include soar throat, fever, headache, fatigue and cough which is similar to COVID-19.&nbsp;

Is it a virus variant?

"Flurona" is not a virus variant but a dual infection. Flu is known as a bad cold. Health officials in Los Angles have warned flu and COVID-19 will be circulating in the area while recommending people to get flu immunization.

Health officials recommend tests to be conducted if a person detects symptoms of "flurona". US health officials say flu onset usually take 1-4 days.&nbsp;COVID-19 comparatively takes less time with 1-14 days as a person loses taste and red swollen eyes. There is vaccine available for both flu and COVID-19.

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As Los Angeles grapples with the virus wave, a child tested positive for "flurona". The family of the child had visited Mexico, US authorities said. It is the first case of "flurona" detected in Los Angeles.

As Los Angeles grapples with the virus wave, a child tested positive for "flurona". The family of the child had visited Mexico, US authorities said. It is the first case of "flurona" detected in Los Angeles. What is "flurona"? "Flurona" is described as a co-infection of flu and coronavirus. The first case of the "flurona" was reportedly detected in a pregnant woman in Israel who had mild symptoms. The woman who wasn't vaccinated earlier received her shots and was later released from the hospital. The World Health Organisation(WHO) terms the combination of flu and coronavirus as a respiratory disease. Also Read: China shuts supermarkets after virus traces found in dragon fruit from Vietnam What are the symptoms of "flurona"? Health officials are still trying to find more about the new health condition. Reports say "flurona" symptoms include soar throat, fever, headache, fatigue and cough which is similar to COVID-19. Is it a virus variant? "Flurona" is not a virus variant but a dual infection. Flu is known as a bad cold. Health officials in Los Angles have warned flu and COVID-19 will be circulating in the area while recommending people to get flu immunization. Health officials recommend tests to be conducted if a person detects symptoms of "flurona". US health officials say flu onset usually take 1-4 days. COVID-19 comparatively takes less time with 1-14 days as a person loses taste and red swollen eyes. There is vaccine available for both flu and COVID-19. (With inputs from Agencies)

Child in Los Angeles detected with 'flurona'; what are the symptoms?

A shocking video that has surfaced on the internet shows a man in Florida trying to strangle a woman using his shoelace. Identified as Aaron K. Quinones, the man has now been charged with attempted felony murder. In the video, the man can be seen punching the woman multiple times as she struggles to somehow save her life.&nbsp;

The incident took place at a Miami-Dade transit bus stop around 11 am on January 2. It was captured by a surveillance camera. As per the police, the 27-years-old fled the scene after a man entered and tried to save the woman.&nbsp;

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At the beginning of the video, Aaron can be seen standing behind the woman, pretending to tie his shoe. Suddenly, he takes off the lace as he casually sneaks up behind the victim.&nbsp;

He then tried to pull the lace around her neck, attempting to strangle her. Just when Aaron starts to get aggressive with the victim, a man comes in and interferes, trying to protect the woman.&nbsp;

"A good samaritan stepped in to stop the attack, and the subject fled on foot. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and treated the victim on scene. &nbsp;Officers patrolling the area located the subject matching the description provided by the dispatcher. The subject was arrested and charged accordingly. Officers want to speak to the good samaritan, who was not on the scene when they arrived," read a statement by the police.&nbsp;

The investigation is still ongoing.

A shocking video that has surfaced on the internet shows a man in Florida trying to strangle a woman using his shoelace. Identified as Aaron K. Quinones, the man has now been charged with attempted felony murder.

A shocking video that has surfaced on the internet shows a man in Florida trying to strangle a woman using his shoelace. Identified as Aaron K. Quinones, the man has now been charged with attempted felony murder. In the video, the man can be seen punching the woman multiple times as she struggles to somehow save her life. The incident took place at a Miami-Dade transit bus stop around 11 am on January 2. It was captured by a surveillance camera. As per the police, the 27-years-old fled the scene after a man entered and tried to save the woman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ONLY in DADE (@onlyindade) × At the beginning of the video, Aaron can be seen standing behind the woman, pretending to tie his shoe. Suddenly, he takes off the lace as he casually sneaks up behind the victim. He then tried to pull the lace around her neck, attempting to strangle her. Just when Aaron starts to get aggressive with the victim, a man comes in and interferes, trying to protect the woman. "A good samaritan stepped in to stop the attack, and the subject fled on foot. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and treated the victim on scene. Officers patrolling the area located the subject matching the description provided by the dispatcher. The subject was arrested and charged accordingly. Officers want to speak to the good samaritan, who was not on the scene when they arrived," read a statement by the police. The investigation is still ongoing.

Watch: Man tries to strangle woman using his shoelace at US bus stop

Locals react positively after France made birth control methods free for all women under 25 from January 1. The country is looking forward to ensuring that young women, especially those who are under-18s, don't stop taking contraception because they cannot afford it.&nbsp;

The scheme included the pill, IUDs, contraceptive patches and other methods composed of steroid hormones and it is expected to three million women.&nbsp;

Veronique Cayol, who is a gynaecologist and sees many young female patients said that several factors like cost, medical visits, misinformation have prevented young women from using them.&nbsp;

"Making them free makes things simpler, from a financial point of view. This in itself will no longer be an obstacle to contraception, which gives a lot of freedom to women," Cayol said as quoted by Reuters.&nbsp;

Some of the European countries, like Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway make contraception free for teens and contraception for minors was already free in France. Britain also makes several forms of contraception free to all.

France announced the extension to women under 25 in September, saying surveys showed a decline in the use of contraception mainly for financial reasons.

The move is part of a series of measures taken by President Emmanuel Macron's government to boost women's rights and alleviate youth poverty.

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Locals react positively after France made birth control methods free for all women under 25 from January 1. The country is looking forward to ensuring that young women, especially those who are under-18s, don't stop taking contraception because they cannot afford it.

Locals react positively after France made birth control methods free for all women under 25 from January 1. The country is looking forward to ensuring that young women, especially those who are under-18s, don't stop taking contraception because they cannot afford it. The scheme included the pill, IUDs, contraceptive patches and other methods composed of steroid hormones and it is expected to three million women. Veronique Cayol, who is a gynaecologist and sees many young female patients said that several factors like cost, medical visits, misinformation have prevented young women from using them. "Making them free makes things simpler, from a financial point of view. This in itself will no longer be an obstacle to contraception, which gives a lot of freedom to women," Cayol said as quoted by Reuters. Some of the European countries, like Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway make contraception free for teens and contraception for minors was already free in France. Britain also makes several forms of contraception free to all. France announced the extension to women under 25 in September, saying surveys showed a decline in the use of contraception mainly for financial reasons. The move is part of a series of measures taken by President Emmanuel Macron's government to boost women's rights and alleviate youth poverty. (With inputs from agencies)

France's decision to make contraceptives free for women under 25 lauded by locals

After a car accident in New Hampshire, a dog helped save her owner's life by guiding authorities to the scene.

On Monday, state police in Lebanon, New Hampshire, responded to reports of a dog running along I-89 near the Vermont border.

When troopers got close to Tinsley, a Shiloh Shepherd, she kept running away and eventually led them to a crash scene where they discovered a crushed truck, according to troopers.

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They also discovered two injured and hypothermic victims.

They were allegedly thrown from the truck, according to police.&nbsp;

Police say it was clear the dog, which was in the truck when it crashed, was leading police to the scene.

One of the injured men in the crash was Cam Laundry, who was later identified as Tinsley’s owner.

Cam Laundry was driving the overturned Ford truck when it overturned.

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After a car accident in New Hampshire, a dog helped save her owner's life by guiding authorities to the scene. On Monday, state police in Lebanon, New Hampshire, responded to reports of a dog running along I-89 near the Vermont border.

After a car accident in New Hampshire, a dog helped save her owner's life by guiding authorities to the scene. On Monday, state police in Lebanon, New Hampshire, responded to reports of a dog running along I-89 near the Vermont border. When troopers got close to Tinsley, a Shiloh Shepherd, she kept running away and eventually led them to a crash scene where they discovered a crushed truck, according to troopers. × They also discovered two injured and hypothermic victims. They were allegedly thrown from the truck, according to police. Police say it was clear the dog, which was in the truck when it crashed, was leading police to the scene. One of the injured men in the crash was Cam Laundry, who was later identified as Tinsley’s owner. Cam Laundry was driving the overturned Ford truck when it overturned. (With inputs from agencies)

Pet dog leads police in US to injured owner after crash

In search of a Muslim wife in her 20s, UK man puts up ad on billboards

A 29-year-old bachelor from the United Kingdom has used an unusual method to find a wife.

Muhammad Malik has placed an advertisement on billboards in London and Birmingham in search of his future partner.

"Save me from an arranged marriage," read the billboards, which featured an image of a relaxed Malik.

He stated that while he is not opposed to arranged marriages, he would prefer to "find someone on my own first."

According to Birmingham Live, Malik has set up a website named 'findmalikawife.com' and purchased multiple advertisement hoardings throughout Birmingham to hunt for a potential life mate.

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In the billboards, Malik is seen smiling as he jokingly asks to be "saved" from an arranged marriage. "I just haven't found the right girl yet. It's tough out there. I had to get a billboard to get seen! " he clarifies on his website.

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"My ideal partner would be a Muslim woman in her 20s, who's striving to better her deen. I'm open to any ethnicity, but I've got a loud Punjabi family - so you'd need to keep with the bants. Always personality and faith over anything else!, " the 29-year-old wrote on his website.

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In search of a Muslim wife in her 20s, UK man puts up ad on billboards A 29-year-old bachelor from the United Kingdom has used an unusual method to find a wife. Muhammad Malik has placed an advertisement on billboards in London and Birmingham in search of his future partner.

In search of a Muslim wife in her 20s, UK man puts up ad on billboards A 29-year-old bachelor from the United Kingdom has used an unusual method to find a wife. Muhammad Malik has placed an advertisement on billboards in London and Birmingham in search of his future partner. "Save me from an arranged marriage," read the billboards, which featured an image of a relaxed Malik. He stated that while he is not opposed to arranged marriages, he would prefer to "find someone on my own first." According to Birmingham Live, Malik has set up a website named 'findmalikawife.com' and purchased multiple advertisement hoardings throughout Birmingham to hunt for a potential life mate. #findmalikawife 🙏🏼 if you think you’re the one for me head to my website linked in bio! https://t.co/dyHofX8PCE — Muhammad Malik (@findmalikawife) January 3, 2022 × In the billboards, Malik is seen smiling as he jokingly asks to be "saved" from an arranged marriage. "I just haven't found the right girl yet. It's tough out there. I had to get a billboard to get seen! " he clarifies on his website. × "My ideal partner would be a Muslim woman in her 20s, who's striving to better her deen. I'm open to any ethnicity, but I've got a loud Punjabi family - so you'd need to keep with the bants. Always personality and faith over anything else!, " the 29-year-old wrote on his website. (With inputs from agencies)

In search of Muslim wife in her 20s, UK man puts up ad on billboards

A court in China declared that "application for divorce will not be allowed only because of cheating" creating widespread controversy.

China's state-run Global Times reported that the court in China's Shandong province declared that "cheating is not an act of cohabitation because cohabitation refers to a married person living with someone without marriage relations continuously and stably."

The court reportedly said it won't recognise adulty as a reason for filing for divorce.

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The ruling by the court created a social media storm in China as the hashtag "No application for divorce because of cheating" began trending on the country's social media site Weibo which is considered China's Twitter as Netizens in China criticised the ruling as confusing.

China had passed a divorce law last year making it hard for couples to divorce as the new guideline mandated couples to complete a "cooling off" period for a month in order to reconsider their position if necessary and then to apply for a second time for a divorce.&nbsp;

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Couples feard it complicated&nbsp;the divorce procedure because if a spouse withdrew from the divorce before 30 days then the application stood cancelled and then the aggrieved party would have to reapply for divorce making the process lengthy and costly involving lawyers to be engaged for a long time.

After the law was passed by the government, citizens had criticised the move for interfering in their personal matters as the hashtag "oppose divorce cooling-off period" trended on Chinese social media.&nbsp;

According to reports, the divorce rate in China has risen from 0.96 divorces per 1,000 people in 2000 to 3.36 in 2019. The Chinese ministry of civil affairs records showed there were 4.15 million divorces in 2019.

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A court in China declared that "application for divorce will not be allowed only because of cheating" creating widespread controversy. China's state-run Global Times reported that the court in China's Shandong province declared that "cheating is not an act of cohabitation because cohabitation refers to a married person living with someone without marriage relations continuously and stably.

A court in China declared that "application for divorce will not be allowed only because of cheating" creating widespread controversy. China's state-run Global Times reported that the court in China's Shandong province declared that "cheating is not an act of cohabitation because cohabitation refers to a married person living with someone without marriage relations continuously and stably." The court reportedly said it won't recognise adulty as a reason for filing for divorce. Also Read: Russian billionaire, wife settle bitter $625 million divorce case The ruling by the court created a social media storm in China as the hashtag "No application for divorce because of cheating" began trending on the country's social media site Weibo which is considered China's Twitter as Netizens in China criticised the ruling as confusing. China had passed a divorce law last year making it hard for couples to divorce as the new guideline mandated couples to complete a "cooling off" period for a month in order to reconsider their position if necessary and then to apply for a second time for a divorce. Also Read: Sotheby's to sell $600 million of art from Macklowe divorce Couples feard it complicated the divorce procedure because if a spouse withdrew from the divorce before 30 days then the application stood cancelled and then the aggrieved party would have to reapply for divorce making the process lengthy and costly involving lawyers to be engaged for a long time. After the law was passed by the government, citizens had criticised the move for interfering in their personal matters as the hashtag "oppose divorce cooling-off period" trended on Chinese social media. According to reports, the divorce rate in China has risen from 0.96 divorces per 1,000 people in 2000 to 3.36 in 2019. The Chinese ministry of civil affairs records showed there were 4.15 million divorces in 2019. (With inputs from Agencies)

No application for divorce allowed due to cheating, rules China's court

The video of an ostrich running at 45 miles per hour on&nbsp;a Chinese highway and making cars lurch is going viral on the internet.

The flightless bird had reportedly escaped from a transport truck on the Rongcheng–Wuhai Expressway in the city of Tianjin.

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The driver had been transporting the ostriches to Jizhou District. His truck's door fell open when he hit a speed bump on the way.

As per local media, an onlooker said the ostrich was ''as big as a car'' and was rushing down the highway through busy rush hour traffic.

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Police were eventually able to wrangle the bird without any injuries to it or others.&nbsp;They herded it into an enclosed courtyard.

Ostriches can cause severe damage in a collision with a car as they are almost nine feet tall and weigh up to 330 pounds.

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They can be aggressive and were listed as one of the most dangerous birds.

As per a study published in the Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research, the ostrich has become one of the valuable agricultural enterprises in many countries of the world. China has become Asia's number one ostrich species raiser with about 20,000 ostrich bred farms.&nbsp;

China started in 1992 to import some ostrich species from South Africa. Ostriches have been raised globally since the 1980s for their feathers, meat, egg, hair, and bone are all of high economic value.

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The video of an ostrich running at 45 miles per hour on a Chinese highway and making cars lurch is going viral on the internet. The flightless bird had reportedly escaped from a transport truck on the Rongcheng–Wuhai Expressway in the city of Tianjin.

The video of an ostrich running at 45 miles per hour on a Chinese highway and making cars lurch is going viral on the internet. The flightless bird had reportedly escaped from a transport truck on the Rongcheng–Wuhai Expressway in the city of Tianjin. An #ostrich was spotted running for its life in a good manner, trying its best to keep its lane without interfering with the traffic on a highway in #Tianjin, #China, after it reportedly escaped from a transport truck.🆘🤣#funny #funniesttweets pic.twitter.com/3f5AacFlsP — 鳳凰網 Ifeng (@IFENG__official) January 5, 2022 × The driver had been transporting the ostriches to Jizhou District. His truck's door fell open when he hit a speed bump on the way. As per local media, an onlooker said the ostrich was ''as big as a car'' and was rushing down the highway through busy rush hour traffic. Also read | Now, China's new law targets parents to become 'responsible guardians' Police were eventually able to wrangle the bird without any injuries to it or others. They herded it into an enclosed courtyard. Ostriches can cause severe damage in a collision with a car as they are almost nine feet tall and weigh up to 330 pounds. Also read | No application for divorce allowed due to cheating, rules China's court They can be aggressive and were listed as one of the most dangerous birds. As per a study published in the Zagazig Journal of Agricultural Research, the ostrich has become one of the valuable agricultural enterprises in many countries of the world. China has become Asia's number one ostrich species raiser with about 20,000 ostrich bred farms. China started in 1992 to import some ostrich species from South Africa. Ostriches have been raised globally since the 1980s for their feathers, meat, egg, hair, and bone are all of high economic value. (With inputs from agencies)

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British strongman competitor Tom Stoltman has divulged how he beat autism to become the world's strongest man.

Stoltman has shared that he was diagnosed with the disorder at the age of five.

In an interview with The National, he said: ''I wanted to make it a bit more vocal, just to let people know I’m not shy, I’m not awkward, it’s just that this is what I’ve got and this is how I live with it. I still struggle with it sometimes, I take a lot more time than other people to get some things processed and I’m still kind of nervous about new things.''

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“I always wanted to be successful for the people that have additional needs. I’ve done a lot of talks on it and I want everyone to know that, just because we’ve got a label on our heads, it doesn’t mean that you are different from anyone else, we’ve just got that additional hurdle we have to get over,” he added.

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He has become the first man from Scotland to win the 'World's Strongest Man' and the fifth British person to do so.

Stoltman picked up the fifth and final Atlas Stone, a 210 kg spherical behemoth with relative ease even though it is slightly heavier than an upright piano.

Describing the winning moment he said, "We kinda dropped to our knees and said a few things. That was the most special moment ever."

Stoltman's usual calorie intake is over 10,000 and he wears size 17 shoes. He is six foot, eight inches tall.

The World’s Strongest Man event has been running since 1977.&nbsp;The competition has eight of the world’s strongest men battle against each other in different challenges.

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British strongman competitor Tom Stoltman has divulged how he beat autism to become the world's strongest man. Stoltman has shared that he was diagnosed with the disorder at the age of five.

British strongman competitor Tom Stoltman has divulged how he beat autism to become the world's strongest man. Stoltman has shared that he was diagnosed with the disorder at the age of five. In an interview with The National, he said: ''I wanted to make it a bit more vocal, just to let people know I’m not shy, I’m not awkward, it’s just that this is what I’ve got and this is how I live with it. I still struggle with it sometimes, I take a lot more time than other people to get some things processed and I’m still kind of nervous about new things.'' Also read | British man Eddie Hall cried after being crowned the world's strongest man “I always wanted to be successful for the people that have additional needs. I’ve done a lot of talks on it and I want everyone to know that, just because we’ve got a label on our heads, it doesn’t mean that you are different from anyone else, we’ve just got that additional hurdle we have to get over,” he added. Choo choo@WorldsStrongest pic.twitter.com/HNkkx3AXU4 — Tom Stoltman (@stoltman_tom) December 30, 2021 × He has become the first man from Scotland to win the 'World's Strongest Man' and the fifth British person to do so. Stoltman picked up the fifth and final Atlas Stone, a 210 kg spherical behemoth with relative ease even though it is slightly heavier than an upright piano. Describing the winning moment he said, "We kinda dropped to our knees and said a few things. That was the most special moment ever." Stoltman's usual calorie intake is over 10,000 and he wears size 17 shoes. He is six foot, eight inches tall. The World’s Strongest Man event has been running since 1977. The competition has eight of the world’s strongest men battle against each other in different challenges. (With inputs from agencies)

Tom Stoltman describes how he beat autism to become world's strongest man

In a bid to spread awareness and cut down CO2 emissions, car advertisements in France will include messages encouraging people to consider less-polluting travel alternatives.

In a bid to spread awareness and cut down CO2 emissions, car advertisements in France will include messages encouraging people to consider less-polluting travel alternatives. After COP26, many countries are trying to cut down their CO2 emissions. This was recently confirmed in the government's official journal. The messages say that the drivers should adopt more environmentally responsible options whenever possible. There will be three options that will be given: "Consider carpooling," "For day-to-day use, take public transportation," or "For short trips, opt for walking or cycling." It will also include the hashtag "#SeDeplacerMoinsPolluer", which means move and pollute less. Lionel French Keogh, the head of Hyundai France, while speaking to AFP said, "It means that overall, we have to find alternatives to the automobile. It's the first time we've had such a direct message from the government. We are going to adapt -- moving toward zero-emission vehicles is the course of history. But there is an irony: they make no distinction between the type of motorisation. It's a bit counterproductive to the government's aim of promoting electric vehicles." The ads will also include a vehicle's CO2 emission class. This is a new ranking system that informs the consumers about the environmental impact. Volkswagen, the third-biggest car seller in France said, "We will comply with the legislation and analyse how best to comply with our advertising agency." (With inputs from agencies)

'Consider carpooling': French car ads to contain messages fostering less-polluting alternatives

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is going to pay a federal tax bill estimated at $11 billion from the money he collected after selling shares worth $15.4 billion of his company.

Not only this, Musk is supposed to pay $2 billion in additional income tax to the state of California, where Tesla was based for majority of last year.

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He is going to invest the remaining money in his company SpaceX. Starlink, a division of the company, operates a constellation of close to 2,000 satellites that aims to provide internet access to most parts of Earth.

SpaceX is a private American company, independent of the US military and civilian space agency NASA.

Musk, who is the world's richest person, had polled Twitter users about offloading 10 per cent of his stake in the electric-car maker.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-believes-this-is-the-biggest-threat-to-modern-civilisation-438996">Also read |&nbsp;Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes this is the 'biggest threat' to modern civilisation</a>

His tweet followed a proposal by US Congressional Democrats to tax the super wealthy more heavily by targeting stocks, which are usually only taxed when sold.

According to the latest filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Musk still holds about 167 million Tesla shares.

Last year in October, Musk's electric car company's valuation soared above a trillion dollars, and SpaceX has teamed up with US space agency NASA to launch various missions including a test run of protecting Earth from an asteroid.

The brash South African-born 50-year-old has seen his wealth soar during the pandemic to over $250 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires list.&nbsp;

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is going to pay a federal tax bill estimated at $11 billion from the money he collected after selling shares worth $15.4 billion of his company.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is going to pay a federal tax bill estimated at $11 billion from the money he collected after selling shares worth $15.4 billion of his company. Not only this, Musk is supposed to pay $2 billion in additional income tax to the state of California, where Tesla was based for majority of last year. Also see | World's 10 richest men add $402bn to their net worth in 2021. Take a look who gained more He is going to invest the remaining money in his company SpaceX. Starlink, a division of the company, operates a constellation of close to 2,000 satellites that aims to provide internet access to most parts of Earth. SpaceX is a private American company, independent of the US military and civilian space agency NASA. Musk, who is the world's richest person, had polled Twitter users about offloading 10 per cent of his stake in the electric-car maker. Also read | Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes this is the 'biggest threat' to modern civilisation His tweet followed a proposal by US Congressional Democrats to tax the super wealthy more heavily by targeting stocks, which are usually only taxed when sold. According to the latest filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Musk still holds about 167 million Tesla shares. Last year in October, Musk's electric car company's valuation soared above a trillion dollars, and SpaceX has teamed up with US space agency NASA to launch various missions including a test run of protecting Earth from an asteroid. The brash South African-born 50-year-old has seen his wealth soar during the pandemic to over $250 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires list. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk to pay tax bill worth $11 billion from money collected by selling Tesla shares

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan.

Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-worlds-oldest-person-aged-116-202183">Also read |&nbsp;Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person at 116</a>

Eiji, Tanaka's 62-year-old grandson, said he hoped that she remains “healthy and has fun everyday as she grows older.”

Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived.

They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guinness-world-record-crowns-112-year-old-japanese-man-named-oldest-man-alive-280521">Also read |&nbsp;Guinness world record crowns 112-year-old Japanese man oldest man alive</a>

Tanaka’s record age is symbolic of Japan’s fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labor shortages and prospects for future economic growth.

The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan’s welfare ministry.

Tanaka was born on 2 January 1903, the year when the Wright brothers launched humanity's first powered flight, according to Guinness.

She married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, giving birth to four children and adopting a fifth.

Kane normally wakes each morning at 6 am and passes the afternoons by studying mathematics and practicing calligraphy.&nbsp;

"One of Kane's favourite pastimes is a game of Othello and she's become an expert at the classic board game, often beating rest-home staff," Guinness said.

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Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed. Also read | Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person at 116 Eiji, Tanaka's 62-year-old grandson, said he hoped that she remains “healthy and has fun everyday as she grows older.” Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived. They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013. Also read | Guinness world record crowns 112-year-old Japanese man oldest man alive Tanaka’s record age is symbolic of Japan’s fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labor shortages and prospects for future economic growth. The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan’s welfare ministry. Tanaka was born on 2 January 1903, the year when the Wright brothers launched humanity's first powered flight, according to Guinness. She married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, giving birth to four children and adopting a fifth. Kane normally wakes each morning at 6 am and passes the afternoons by studying mathematics and practicing calligraphy. "One of Kane's favourite pastimes is a game of Othello and she's become an expert at the classic board game, often beating rest-home staff," Guinness said. (With inputs from agencies)

World's oldest person, Kane Tanaka, celebrates 119th birthday in Japan

A Chinese man's hand-drawn map of his childhood village helped him find his mother after getting kidnapped as a boy more than 30 years ago.

Known as Li Jingwei, the man had posted the map online in a bid to find his biological mother.

The 37-year-old had been lured away from his home and sold to a child trafficking ring when he was just four years old.

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Jingwei currently lives in Guangdong Province of China but had forgotten the names of his parents.

He took to Douyin, China's version of TikTok, and posted a video showing the map he had drawn from his memory. It showed features such as a school, a bamboo forest, and a small pond.

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He said in the video, ''I am a man who's finding his home. I was taken to Henan by a bald neighbour around 1989. This is a map of my home area that I have drawn from memory.''

The video went viral and along with the help of authorities his hometown was identified as Zhaotong, a mountainous city in Yunnan.

The police matched it to a small village and a woman whose son had disappeared. The theory was confirmed after DNA tests.

"Thirty-three years of waiting, countless nights of yearning, and finally a map hand-drawn from memory, this is the moment of perfect release after 13 days,"&nbsp;Jingwei wrote on his Douyin profile after the reunion with his mother.

"Thank you, everyone, who has helped me reunite with my family."

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A Chinese man's hand-drawn map of his childhood village helped him find his mother after getting kidnapped as a boy more than 30 years ago. Known as Li Jingwei, the man had posted the map online in a bid to find his biological mother.

A Chinese man's hand-drawn map of his childhood village helped him find his mother after getting kidnapped as a boy more than 30 years ago. Known as Li Jingwei, the man had posted the map online in a bid to find his biological mother. The 37-year-old had been lured away from his home and sold to a child trafficking ring when he was just four years old. Also read | In boat accident, billionaire’s $51 million superyacht sinks gas tanker in Bahamas Jingwei currently lives in Guangdong Province of China but had forgotten the names of his parents. He took to Douyin, China's version of TikTok, and posted a video showing the map he had drawn from his memory. It showed features such as a school, a bamboo forest, and a small pond. Also read | US man enters 7-Eleven for chocolate milk, exits with $1 million platinum jackpot He said in the video, ''I am a man who's finding his home. I was taken to Henan by a bald neighbour around 1989. This is a map of my home area that I have drawn from memory.'' The video went viral and along with the help of authorities his hometown was identified as Zhaotong, a mountainous city in Yunnan. The police matched it to a small village and a woman whose son had disappeared. The theory was confirmed after DNA tests. "Thirty-three years of waiting, countless nights of yearning, and finally a map hand-drawn from memory, this is the moment of perfect release after 13 days," Jingwei wrote on his Douyin profile after the reunion with his mother. "Thank you, everyone, who has helped me reunite with my family." (With inputs from agencies)

This man's hand-drawn map of village helped him find his mother after getting kidnapped as a boy

Your home has just one life, despite the fact that cats are wonderful creatures with nine lives.&nbsp;

Cat owners all over the world are being reminded that their rambunctious felines may also be extremely good firestarters, according to a new safety analysis, which found that cats were responsible for over 100 house fires in South Korea over the last three years.

According to the American Humane Association, pets are responsible for approximately 1,000 house fires in the United States each year.

According to a CNN article, the Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Department announced on Thursday that they have identified 107 occurrences of household cat arson between January 2019 and November 2021.&nbsp;

According to experts, cats are thought to have started the fires by tripping over touch-sensitive buttons on the surface of hotplates.

According to the fire service, the appliances can overheat and catch fire if left on for too long.

According to the survey, slightly more than half of the fires in South Korea started when the homeowners were away, although four people were harmed in incidents of cat arson.&nbsp;

"Cat-related fires are continuing to occur recently," said department official Chung Gyo-chul in a statement. "We advise households with pets to pay extra attention as fire could spread widely when no one is at home."

Meanwhile, the AHA advised kitchen cat owners to "put covers on or remove stove knobs and discourage climbing in the kitchen," despite the fact that some of the 1,000 fires in the United States were caused by kitties chewing through wires or curiously batting candles.&nbsp;

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Your home has just one life, despite the fact that cats are wonderful creatures with nine lives. Cat owners all over the world are being reminded that their rambunctious felines may also be extremely good firestarters, according to a new safety analysis, which found that cats were responsible for over 100 house fires in South Korea over the last three years.

Your home has just one life, despite the fact that cats are wonderful creatures with nine lives. Cat owners all over the world are being reminded that their rambunctious felines may also be extremely good firestarters, according to a new safety analysis, which found that cats were responsible for over 100 house fires in South Korea over the last three years. According to the American Humane Association, pets are responsible for approximately 1,000 house fires in the United States each year. According to a CNN article, the Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Department announced on Thursday that they have identified 107 occurrences of household cat arson between January 2019 and November 2021. According to experts, cats are thought to have started the fires by tripping over touch-sensitive buttons on the surface of hotplates. According to the fire service, the appliances can overheat and catch fire if left on for too long. According to the survey, slightly more than half of the fires in South Korea started when the homeowners were away, although four people were harmed in incidents of cat arson. "Cat-related fires are continuing to occur recently," said department official Chung Gyo-chul in a statement. "We advise households with pets to pay extra attention as fire could spread widely when no one is at home." Meanwhile, the AHA advised kitchen cat owners to "put covers on or remove stove knobs and discourage climbing in the kitchen," despite the fact that some of the 1,000 fires in the United States were caused by kitties chewing through wires or curiously batting candles. (With inputs from agencies)

Cats burnt 100 houses in this country in 3 years, government issues warning

To overcome Japan's shortage of potatoes, US freight forwarder Flexport will fly 747 loads of spuds to the country.

The announcement was made by the company's Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Petersen on Twitter.

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He had earlier said in a post on the microblogging platform that he was learning about french fry shortages in Japan.

The floods in Canada squeezed potato imports in Japan due to which the country has to ration its current supply.

"When we look back at the state of the agriculture sector in 2021, we can say this year has been marked by extreme climate change weather events," Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said in a recent speech.

"That includes the worst drought in 60 years in Western Canada and the devastating atmospheric rivers in British Columbia," she added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-says-eating-french-fries-good-for-health-395381">Also read |&nbsp;Study says eating french fries good for health</a>

Fast food restaurant company McDonald's is selling small-sized French fries for a week from Friday to avoid shortages.

"Due to large-scale flooding near the Port of Vancouver... and the global supply chain crunch caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there are delays in the supply of potatoes," it said in a statement on Tuesday.

The company said it has taken the measure to ensure that customers can still order fries, even though the "stable procurement of resource materials" is proving difficult.

The restriction comes during the busy year-end period, with schools and offices beginning to close for the holidays.

It will also be in place on New Year, commonly celebrated in Japan with a hearty serving of another US fast-food behemoth, Kentucky Fried Chicken, which is heavily marketed around the festive period.

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To overcome Japan's shortage of potatoes, US freight forwarder Flexport will fly 747 loads of spuds to the country. The announcement was made by the company's Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Petersen on Twitter.

To overcome Japan's shortage of potatoes, US freight forwarder Flexport will fly 747 loads of spuds to the country. The announcement was made by the company's Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Petersen on Twitter. A 747 can carry about 112,760 kgs, and a serving of large fries at McDonalds is about 154g. About 2.2 Million servings if anyone is wondering. https://t.co/YcVehRD1Lu — Gyanendra Mishra (@_gyani_) December 29, 2021 × He had earlier said in a post on the microblogging platform that he was learning about french fry shortages in Japan. The floods in Canada squeezed potato imports in Japan due to which the country has to ration its current supply. "When we look back at the state of the agriculture sector in 2021, we can say this year has been marked by extreme climate change weather events," Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said in a recent speech. "That includes the worst drought in 60 years in Western Canada and the devastating atmospheric rivers in British Columbia," she added. Also read | Study says eating french fries good for health Fast food restaurant company McDonald's is selling small-sized French fries for a week from Friday to avoid shortages. "Due to large-scale flooding near the Port of Vancouver... and the global supply chain crunch caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there are delays in the supply of potatoes," it said in a statement on Tuesday. The company said it has taken the measure to ensure that customers can still order fries, even though the "stable procurement of resource materials" is proving difficult. The restriction comes during the busy year-end period, with schools and offices beginning to close for the holidays. It will also be in place on New Year, commonly celebrated in Japan with a hearty serving of another US fast-food behemoth, Kentucky Fried Chicken, which is heavily marketed around the festive period. (With inputs from agencies)

747 loads of potatoes to be flown to Japan to overcome french-fries shortage

As the year 2021 draws to a close, another year has passed. And with that, we all know what's in store: a chance to reflect on what we've done, what we've accomplished, and what's ahead.&nbsp;

With the current state of the world, however, uncertainty is unavoidably a component of our mental state.

A global pandemic has brought the world to a standstill in the twenty-first century, and the virus does not appear to be slowing down as new strains arise.&nbsp;

This has left us wondering what the year 2022, which is about to begin, has in store for us.&nbsp;

Astrologers, numerologists, and tarot readers begin to make forecasts, although the most famous among them did so about 500 years ago.&nbsp;

Of course, we're talking about Nostradamus.

In 1555, the famous and extensively mentioned book "Les Prophéties" was written by the French plague doctor, astrologer, and seer.&nbsp;

The book is packed of lyrical prophecies, including wars, natural disasters, assassinations, nuclear assaults, and revolutions.

So lets have a look at What are Nostradamus' prophecies for 2022:&nbsp;

The death/disappearance of a political figure

"The sudden death of the first character, he will be changed and they will put another in his kingdom."

For some, this means that a significant member of the world political community has vanished physically. Some believe it refers to North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, others to Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom, and still others to US Vice President Joe Biden.

Global warming

"Like the sun, the head will seal the shining sea. The live fish of the Black Sea will almost boil."

Nostradamus foresaw a solar storm of unparalleled magnitude, the melting of the poles, and a rise in sea level in this way. He also forecasted earthquakes, floods, and severe droughts.

Inflation and famine are two of the world's most serious problems

"So high the price of wheat/That man is stirred/His fellow man to eat in his despair."

He tells us that because inflation in the United States is at its greatest level in four decades, it will cause great unrest and possibly lead to individuals turning on each other for profit. Even if it suggests cannibalism, we hope it's more of a metaphor.

Rise of Artificial Intelligence

"The Moon in the full of night over the high mountain /The new sage with a lone brain sees it /By his disciples invited to be immortal/Eyes to the south. Hands in bosoms, bodies in the fire."

Concerns about artificial intelligence are growing as technology advances. As more AIs develop "consciousness," prophecies warn that one of them will become self-aware and take control of our systems. We must be wary in a world when everything is connected to the internet.

The European Union's Downfall

"Sacred temples of the Roman time, will reject the foundations of their foundation."

Those who have devoted their lives to deciphering the writings of the French prophet are certain that he refers to the European Union and foresees its demise, which could have begun with Brexit and would culminate this year with the collapse of this political community.

An asteroid strike

In 1555, Nostradamus also appears to have predicted that the Earth will be struck by an asteroid, resulting in mass death.

The astronomer's prophecies are vague as to when this claimed 'celestial stone' strike will occur, but he did write that a 'great fire' would fall from the sky.

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As the year 2021 draws to a close, another year has passed. And with that, we all know what's in store: a chance to reflect on what we've done, what we've accomplished, and what's ahead.

As the year 2021 draws to a close, another year has passed. And with that, we all know what's in store: a chance to reflect on what we've done, what we've accomplished, and what's ahead. With the current state of the world, however, uncertainty is unavoidably a component of our mental state. A global pandemic has brought the world to a standstill in the twenty-first century, and the virus does not appear to be slowing down as new strains arise. This has left us wondering what the year 2022, which is about to begin, has in store for us. Astrologers, numerologists, and tarot readers begin to make forecasts, although the most famous among them did so about 500 years ago. Of course, we're talking about Nostradamus. In 1555, the famous and extensively mentioned book "Les Prophéties" was written by the French plague doctor, astrologer, and seer. The book is packed of lyrical prophecies, including wars, natural disasters, assassinations, nuclear assaults, and revolutions. So lets have a look at What are Nostradamus' prophecies for 2022: The death/disappearance of a political figure "The sudden death of the first character, he will be changed and they will put another in his kingdom." For some, this means that a significant member of the world political community has vanished physically. Some believe it refers to North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, others to Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom, and still others to US Vice President Joe Biden. Global warming "Like the sun, the head will seal the shining sea. The live fish of the Black Sea will almost boil." Nostradamus foresaw a solar storm of unparalleled magnitude, the melting of the poles, and a rise in sea level in this way. He also forecasted earthquakes, floods, and severe droughts. Inflation and famine are two of the world's most serious problems "So high the price of wheat/That man is stirred/His fellow man to eat in his despair." He tells us that because inflation in the United States is at its greatest level in four decades, it will cause great unrest and possibly lead to individuals turning on each other for profit. Even if it suggests cannibalism, we hope it's more of a metaphor. Rise of Artificial Intelligence "The Moon in the full of night over the high mountain /The new sage with a lone brain sees it /By his disciples invited to be immortal/Eyes to the south. Hands in bosoms, bodies in the fire." Concerns about artificial intelligence are growing as technology advances. As more AIs develop "consciousness," prophecies warn that one of them will become self-aware and take control of our systems. We must be wary in a world when everything is connected to the internet. The European Union's Downfall "Sacred temples of the Roman time, will reject the foundations of their foundation." Those who have devoted their lives to deciphering the writings of the French prophet are certain that he refers to the European Union and foresees its demise, which could have begun with Brexit and would culminate this year with the collapse of this political community. An asteroid strike In 1555, Nostradamus also appears to have predicted that the Earth will be struck by an asteroid, resulting in mass death. The astronomer's prophecies are vague as to when this claimed 'celestial stone' strike will occur, but he did write that a 'great fire' would fall from the sky. (With inputs from agencies)

Nostradamus predictions for year 2022: Asteroid strike, Global warming and more

An animal shelter in the United States received a surprising Christmas present in the form of 800 parakeets.

Known as the Detroit Animal Welfare Group, the shelter said the "birds came from a very unhealthy situation."

It wrote on Facebook it was a "Christmas present we were not expecting."&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-identify-first-quantum-entangled-animal-in-history-440511" hreflang="en">Scientists identify first 'quantum entangled' animal in history</a>

The owner of the birds had kept them all cramped up in a room and was unable to provide for them.

His son delivered them in two rounds, one on December 23 and another on Sunday.

In the first round he dropped off &nbsp;497 birds and during his second round, he handed over an additional 339.

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Calling the irresponsibility of the owner ''infuriating,'' the group wrote on Facebook the birds were "smothering each other and needed immediate help."&nbsp;

"It truly takes a village to help these animals and we are so thankful for everyone that works together to get them the care and proper homes they deserve," the shelter said in a post.

"Owning a parakeet is a six-to-15 year commitment and they require not only food, water and daily cage cleaning, but also daily interaction, enrichment, and flight time," Detroit Animal Welfare Group said.

Kelly LeBonty, the rescue group's director, told local newspaper the Detroit Free Press the birds "were very very stressed."

"They were barely moving. We had to get them out and into different cages."

The son told Lebonty that he believed his father had only planned to breed a few birds, but it got out of hand, and he was now spending $1,200 a month to feed them all.

The parakeets, some visibly injured or malnourished in photos posted by the group, will be available for adoption after they are evaluated by a veterinarian. 
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An animal shelter in the United States received a surprising Christmas present in the form of 800 parakeets. Known as the Detroit Animal Welfare Group, the shelter said the "birds came from a very unhealthy situation.

An animal shelter in the United States received a surprising Christmas present in the form of 800 parakeets. Known as the Detroit Animal Welfare Group, the shelter said the "birds came from a very unhealthy situation." It wrote on Facebook it was a "Christmas present we were not expecting." Also read | Scientists identify first 'quantum entangled' animal in history The owner of the birds had kept them all cramped up in a room and was unable to provide for them. His son delivered them in two rounds, one on December 23 and another on Sunday. In the first round he dropped off 497 birds and during his second round, he handed over an additional 339. Also read | Dinosaurs-killing asteroid caused prolonged darkness on Earth, study reveals Calling the irresponsibility of the owner ''infuriating,'' the group wrote on Facebook the birds were "smothering each other and needed immediate help." "It truly takes a village to help these animals and we are so thankful for everyone that works together to get them the care and proper homes they deserve," the shelter said in a post. "Owning a parakeet is a six-to-15 year commitment and they require not only food, water and daily cage cleaning, but also daily interaction, enrichment, and flight time," Detroit Animal Welfare Group said. Kelly LeBonty, the rescue group's director, told local newspaper the Detroit Free Press the birds "were very very stressed." "They were barely moving. We had to get them out and into different cages." The son told Lebonty that he believed his father had only planned to breed a few birds, but it got out of hand, and he was now spending $1,200 a month to feed them all. The parakeets, some visibly injured or malnourished in photos posted by the group, will be available for adoption after they are evaluated by a veterinarian. (With inputs from agencies)

US rescue group receives 800 visibly injured parakeets in a 'shocking' present

A time capsule has been found underneath a 130-old statue of a Confederate general called Robert E. Lee in Richmond

After its discovery, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted "They found it!"&nbsp;

"This is likely the time capsule everyone was looking for," he added.

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From artifacts to confederate memorabilia and even a rare photo of Abraham Lincoln, the long-sought-after item is expected to contain some hidden treasures, as per an article published in the newspaper in the year 1887.

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The box will be scanned via X-ray and will be opened on Tuesday at 1:00 pm (1800 GMT).

The previous apparent time capsule discovered by the crew at the base of the same statue contained three water-logged books, a photograph in a soggy cloth envelope, and a coin.&nbsp;

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The prevailing theory last week was that the lead box was left by a person, or persons, who oversaw the monument’s construction.

Robert E. Lee had commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. His statue in Richmond was erected in 1890 in the former capital of the Confederacy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-charlottsville-statue-at-the-centre-of-deadly-2017-protests-removed-397233">Also read |&nbsp;US: Charlottsville statue at the centre of deadly 2017 protests removed</a>

Its removal was blocked by two lawsuits until a ruling from the supreme court of Virginia in September cleared the way for it to be dismantled. Crews searched for the time capsule then, digging and removing some massive stones, but were unable to locate it.

The statue became the focus of protests for racial justice last year following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minnesota.

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A time capsule has been found underneath a 130-old statue of a Confederate general called Robert E. Lee in Richmond After its discovery, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted "They found it!

A time capsule has been found underneath a 130-old statue of a Confederate general called Robert E. Lee in Richmond After its discovery, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted "They found it!" "This is likely the time capsule everyone was looking for," he added. They found it! This is likely the time capsule everyone was looking for. Conservators studying it—stay tuned for next steps! (Won’t be opened today) pic.twitter.com/3lWrsPGZd2 — Governor Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) December 27, 2021 × From artifacts to confederate memorabilia and even a rare photo of Abraham Lincoln, the long-sought-after item is expected to contain some hidden treasures, as per an article published in the newspaper in the year 1887. Also read | Egyptian pharaoh’s 3,500-year-old mummy gets unwrapped digitally for first time The box will be scanned via X-ray and will be opened on Tuesday at 1:00 pm (1800 GMT). The previous apparent time capsule discovered by the crew at the base of the same statue contained three water-logged books, a photograph in a soggy cloth envelope, and a coin. The prevailing theory last week was that the lead box was left by a person, or persons, who oversaw the monument’s construction. Robert E. Lee had commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. His statue in Richmond was erected in 1890 in the former capital of the Confederacy. Also read | US: Charlottsville statue at the centre of deadly 2017 protests removed Its removal was blocked by two lawsuits until a ruling from the supreme court of Virginia in September cleared the way for it to be dismantled. Crews searched for the time capsule then, digging and removing some massive stones, but were unable to locate it. The statue became the focus of protests for racial justice last year following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minnesota. (With inputs from agencies)

Time capsule discovered underneath 130-year-old statue in Virginia

News reading is a talent and an art that requires a lot of practice and focus, but every human can make mistakes. However, those mistakes turn into disaster if recorded on live telecast.<o:p></o:p>

ITV News presenter Kylie Pentelow was presenting a segment about Pope Francis’ Christmas Day address. What began as a usual news telecast soon turned into an uncomfortable segment.

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Pentelow started the segment by telling viewers about Pope’s festive address which was mainly concentrated on prayers for pandemic victims. However, after a pan shot from the Pope’s address to the anchor’s face, she suddenly said that the Pope's death was announced.<o:p></o:p>

Upon realising her mistake, she quickly apologised and changed the segment.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-prays-for-covid-19-pandemics-end-healthcare-for-all-on-christmas-439945">Pope Francis prays for COVID-19 pandemic’s end, healthcare for all on Christmas</a></o:p>

"The Pope's festive address focused on his prayers for the pandemic to come to an end. He said vaccines should be made available to those most in need,"&nbsp;Pentelow&nbsp;reported&nbsp;on Saturday evening, before adding,&nbsp;"His death was announced… uh, excuse me."<o:p></o:p>

As soon as she made the mistake, viewers could observe a change in expression in the face of the anchor.<o:p></o:p>

While some ridiculed her for this mistake, others supported the anchor and said 'we all make mistakes'.<o:p></o:p>

"Someone get this newsreader a drink STAT. We all make mistakes," BBC broadcaster Scott Bryan&nbsp;tweeted in support of Pentelow.

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"When I worked at ITN news we had to do practice runs for announcing the Queen’s death,"&nbsp;another broadcaster by the name of Jenni Regan explained on Twitter. "We had all the right obits ready but all the names were replaced with Mrs Brown to avoid mistakes like this."

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During his Christmas address to the world from the St Peter's Square&nbsp;in Vatican City, Pope Francis talked about pandemic victims, urged vaccine for poor countries and also talked about the ongoing conflicts in Yemen, Syria and Iraq and tensions in Ukraine and Ethiopia, and 'unprecedented crisis' in Lebanon.<o:p></o:p>

"We have become so used to them (conflicts) that immense tragedies are now being passed over in silence; we risk not hearing the cry of pain and distress of so many of our brothers and sisters," he said. "Son of God, comfort the victims of violence against women, which has increased in this time of pandemic. Offer hope to young children and adolescents suffering from bullying and abuse."<o:p></o:p>

News reading is a talent and an art that requires a lot of practice and focus, but every human can make mistakes. However, those mistakes turn into disaster if recorded on live telecast.

News reading is a talent and an art that requires a lot of practice and focus, but every human can make mistakes. However, those mistakes turn into disaster if recorded on live telecast. ITV News presenter Kylie Pentelow was presenting a segment about Pope Francis’ Christmas Day address. What began as a usual news telecast soon turned into an uncomfortable segment. ITV news accidentally announces the death of the pope 👀 pic.twitter.com/6XyVtuypDi — CuriousRabitt 🐇🧐 (@ApocalypseBarB) December 26, 2021 × Pentelow started the segment by telling viewers about Pope’s festive address which was mainly concentrated on prayers for pandemic victims. However, after a pan shot from the Pope’s address to the anchor’s face, she suddenly said that the Pope's death was announced. Upon realising her mistake, she quickly apologised and changed the segment. Also read | Pope Francis prays for COVID-19 pandemic’s end, healthcare for all on Christmas "The Pope's festive address focused on his prayers for the pandemic to come to an end. He said vaccines should be made available to those most in need," Pentelow reported on Saturday evening, before adding, "His death was announced… uh, excuse me." As soon as she made the mistake, viewers could observe a change in expression in the face of the anchor. While some ridiculed her for this mistake, others supported the anchor and said 'we all make mistakes'. "Someone get this newsreader a drink STAT. We all make mistakes," BBC broadcaster Scott Bryan tweeted in support of Pentelow. Someone get this newsreader a drink STAT. We all make mistakes. — Scott Bryan (@scottygb) December 25, 2021 × "When I worked at ITN news we had to do practice runs for announcing the Queen’s death," another broadcaster by the name of Jenni Regan explained on Twitter. "We had all the right obits ready but all the names were replaced with Mrs Brown to avoid mistakes like this." When I worked at ITN news we had to do practice runs for announcing the Queen’s death. We had all the right obits ready but all the names were replaced with Mrs Brown to avoid mistakes like this… — Jenni Regan 💛 (@MsJenniRegan) December 25, 2021 × During his Christmas address to the world from the St Peter's Square in Vatican City, Pope Francis talked about pandemic victims, urged vaccine for poor countries and also talked about the ongoing conflicts in Yemen, Syria and Iraq and tensions in Ukraine and Ethiopia, and 'unprecedented crisis' in Lebanon. "We have become so used to them (conflicts) that immense tragedies are now being passed over in silence; we risk not hearing the cry of pain and distress of so many of our brothers and sisters," he said. "Son of God, comfort the victims of violence against women, which has increased in this time of pandemic. Offer hope to young children and adolescents suffering from bullying and abuse."

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A woman in Missouri in the United States was arrested for allegedly killing her boyfriend with a sword.

The incident reportedly took place on Christmas Eve. The woman Brittany Wilson,32, was found outside the man's house with blood on her clothes, police said.

The woman reportedly told the police that she had killed her boyfriend with a sword. The woman's boyfriend Harrison Stephen Foster, 34, had received several stab wounds.

The motive for the murder is still unknown. The woman was being held on a $2 million bond. Brittany Wilson has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Reports claimed the woman had herself called the police after 11pm on Friday as police entered the house they founder her boyfriend dead.

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A woman in Missouri in the United States was arrested for allegedly killing her boyfriend with a sword. The incident reportedly took place on Christmas Eve. The woman Brittany Wilson,32, was found outside the man's house with blood on her clothes, police said.

A woman in Missouri in the United States was arrested for allegedly killing her boyfriend with a sword. The incident reportedly took place on Christmas Eve. The woman Brittany Wilson,32, was found outside the man's house with blood on her clothes, police said. The woman reportedly told the police that she had killed her boyfriend with a sword. The woman's boyfriend Harrison Stephen Foster, 34, had received several stab wounds. The motive for the murder is still unknown. The woman was being held on a $2 million bond. Brittany Wilson has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Reports claimed the woman had herself called the police after 11pm on Friday as police entered the house they founder her boyfriend dead. (With inputs from Agencies)

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Thunder and lightning look nice but from a distance. It has always been a safety hazard to step outdoors during thunderclaps, but some people do not have the luxury to stay indoors. <o:p></o:p>

One such incident happened when a 35-year-old man working as a guard in company in Jakarta was struck with lightning while on duty.<o:p></o:p>

The man works as a security guard in a company related to heavy machinery, towards the north of Jakarta. He was working his shift when lightning struck him.

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In a video shared by local media, it can be seen that the man was walking in an open area with an umbrella in hand while it was raining. A few seconds after, a lightning strikes the man and sparks are seen flying in the video.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>

While the man is seen struggling to stand, as soon as the sparks settle, the man can be seen falling down on the ground unconscious and completely wet.<o:p></o:p>

As soon his colleagues see the security guard fall on the ground, nearly six people rush to the spot to help him.<o:p></o:p>

The man was immediately taken to a local hospital for his treatment. He suffered some burns on his hand but has survived the deadly attack. He was initially being treated at the hospital for the hand burns, but was discharged after four days. He is now resting and recovering at his home.<o:p></o:p>

Experts believe that the security guard had his walkie-talkie in his hand, which attracted the lightning discharge and caused the accident. Some have also speculated that carrying an umbrella, too, increases the chances of getting struck by lightning.<o:p></o:p>

Thunder and lightning look nice but from a distance. It has always been a safety hazard to step outdoors during thunderclaps, but some people do not have the luxury to stay indoors.

Thunder and lightning look nice but from a distance. It has always been a safety hazard to step outdoors during thunderclaps, but some people do not have the luxury to stay indoors. One such incident happened when a 35-year-old man working as a guard in company in Jakarta was struck with lightning while on duty. The man works as a security guard in a company related to heavy machinery, towards the north of Jakarta. He was working his shift when lightning struck him. Security officer in Jakarta was struck by lightning while on duty, avoid using radio and cellular telephones when it is raining, the condition of the victim survived after 4 days of treatment. not everyone has the same chance to live. 当選確率 #Bitcoin #NFTs $BTC $ETH #ALERT pic.twitter.com/4XhW6Oh3U9 — Lexus RZ (@Heritzal) December 26, 2021 × In a video shared by local media, it can be seen that the man was walking in an open area with an umbrella in hand while it was raining. A few seconds after, a lightning strikes the man and sparks are seen flying in the video. While the man is seen struggling to stand, as soon as the sparks settle, the man can be seen falling down on the ground unconscious and completely wet. As soon his colleagues see the security guard fall on the ground, nearly six people rush to the spot to help him. The man was immediately taken to a local hospital for his treatment. He suffered some burns on his hand but has survived the deadly attack. He was initially being treated at the hospital for the hand burns, but was discharged after four days. He is now resting and recovering at his home. Experts believe that the security guard had his walkie-talkie in his hand, which attracted the lightning discharge and caused the accident. Some have also speculated that carrying an umbrella, too, increases the chances of getting struck by lightning.

WATCH: Man struck by lightning in Jakarta; survives

In a battle of disciplining a pet dog, two women got embroiled in a quarrel in eastern Germany.

A 27-year-old female dog owner was bitten by a 51-year-old woman when she reprimanded her for hitting her dog.

As a result, the younger woman's calf was badly injured as she reportedly fell down after the attack. They will both appear in court due to the incident.

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According to the German police, ''The dogs only looked on and did not engage in biting during the fight between the two women.''

Under a rule, Germans have to take their dog for a walk or run in the garden at least twice a day for a total of an hour.

Germany’s most popular breeds are the German Shepherd and short-legged, long-bodied Dachshund, known as “sausage dogs” followed by Labradors, retrievers, and Jack Russell Terriers and pugs.

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It is often said and believed that a dog is a man's best friend. Sometimes dog owners do extreme things to pamper them.

An Australian couple shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to hire a private jet to fly their stranded dog home from New Zealand in time for Christmas.

The entire process cost so much money that the dog was christened "Million Dollar Munchkin" on social media.

Meanwhile, a woman in Quebec stopped by police walking a man on a leash during a coronavirus curfew insisted "she was walking her dog", which was permitted under the rules.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a battle of disciplining a pet dog, two women got embroiled in a quarrel in eastern Germany. A 27-year-old female dog owner was bitten by a 51-year-old woman when she reprimanded her for hitting her dog.

In a battle of disciplining a pet dog, two women got embroiled in a quarrel in eastern Germany. A 27-year-old female dog owner was bitten by a 51-year-old woman when she reprimanded her for hitting her dog. As a result, the younger woman's calf was badly injured as she reportedly fell down after the attack. They will both appear in court due to the incident. Also read | 1,500-year-old house with ancient paw marks of dogs found in Turkey According to the German police, ''The dogs only looked on and did not engage in biting during the fight between the two women.'' Under a rule, Germans have to take their dog for a walk or run in the garden at least twice a day for a total of an hour. Germany’s most popular breeds are the German Shepherd and short-legged, long-bodied Dachshund, known as “sausage dogs” followed by Labradors, retrievers, and Jack Russell Terriers and pugs. Also read | South Korea appoints dog as first honorary rescue dog for saving his owner's life It is often said and believed that a dog is a man's best friend. Sometimes dog owners do extreme things to pamper them. An Australian couple shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to hire a private jet to fly their stranded dog home from New Zealand in time for Christmas. The entire process cost so much money that the dog was christened "Million Dollar Munchkin" on social media. Meanwhile, a woman in Quebec stopped by police walking a man on a leash during a coronavirus curfew insisted "she was walking her dog", which was permitted under the rules. (With inputs from agencies)

Germany: Woman bites dog owner over 'corporal punishment'

While the world was fighting an increase in Covid cases, Northern Ireland had another increase to worry about — UFO sightings.<o:p></o:p>

Northern Ireland’s police department reported that they received reports of eight 'weird' sightings in the country in past year. This year has seen an increase in such sightings from 2020 when there were six such reports and from 2019 when there were four recorded complaints.<o:p></o:p>

On January 17, in the Downpatrick area, locals reported sighting a spaceship and flashing lights. After that, in May the local police was called for one spotting of white lights after a helicopter in the Maghaberry area, and a disc-type structure in the sky in the Slemish area of County Antrim.<o:p></o:p>

After that, police saw 'strange images' on CCTV of a house in the Newtownabbey area. The department also reported a sighting of a dome-shaped objected with eight bright lights from the Saintfield area.

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In the second half of the year, locals called the police about 'aliens in bedroom', but no further reporting was revealed in international news. In October, however, the police department detained a local who had claimed to have been abducted by aliens.<o:p></o:p>

Last month, locals reported spotting 'unusual bright lights in the sky', which could have been something else, but were reported as 'strange sightings'.<o:p></o:p>

A spokesperson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) clarified that no investigation had been launched or carried out in relation to any of these reported sightings. PSNI maintains a database about unidentified flying objects (UFOs), aerial phenomena, unidentified aerial phenomena, lights in the sky, and aliens and extraterrestrial.

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Experts also believe that people spending too much time at home, owing to Covid lockdowns, may have contributed to the increased number of reports. "It's difficult to say what lies behind the small increase in sightings." Nick Pope, who used to investigate reports of UFO sightings for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. "COVID-19 and lockdowns may have played a role, with people having more time on their hands during the pandemic, and perhaps spotting things that previously may have gone unnoticed.<o:p></o:p>

"Another possibility is that people are following the situation in the United States, where Congress is taking the issue seriously and the&nbsp;Pentagon has launched a new UFO initiative," he added. "This may make people more likely to report something unusual that they’ve seen because it sends the message that the authorities take the matter seriously."<o:p></o:p>

However, he also added that he believes the sightings are highly underreported due to the stigma around it, and "if the MoD restart investigations and ask the public to report anything unusual, I’m sure they'll receive lots of reports."<o:p></o:p>

While the world was fighting an increase in Covid cases, Northern Ireland had another increase to worry about — UFO sightings. Northern Ireland’s police department reported that they received reports of eight 'weird' sightings in the country in past year.

While the world was fighting an increase in Covid cases, Northern Ireland had another increase to worry about — UFO sightings. Northern Ireland’s police department reported that they received reports of eight 'weird' sightings in the country in past year. This year has seen an increase in such sightings from 2020 when there were six such reports and from 2019 when there were four recorded complaints. On January 17, in the Downpatrick area, locals reported sighting a spaceship and flashing lights. After that, in May the local police was called for one spotting of white lights after a helicopter in the Maghaberry area, and a disc-type structure in the sky in the Slemish area of County Antrim. After that, police saw 'strange images' on CCTV of a house in the Newtownabbey area. The department also reported a sighting of a dome-shaped objected with eight bright lights from the Saintfield area. WATCH: Man struck by lightning in Jakarta; survives In the second half of the year, locals called the police about 'aliens in bedroom', but no further reporting was revealed in international news. In October, however, the police department detained a local who had claimed to have been abducted by aliens. Last month, locals reported spotting 'unusual bright lights in the sky', which could have been something else, but were reported as 'strange sightings'. A spokesperson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) clarified that no investigation had been launched or carried out in relation to any of these reported sightings. PSNI maintains a database about unidentified flying objects (UFOs), aerial phenomena, unidentified aerial phenomena, lights in the sky, and aliens and extraterrestrial. WATCH: News anchor mistakenly announces Pope's death on live TV Experts also believe that people spending too much time at home, owing to Covid lockdowns, may have contributed to the increased number of reports. "It's difficult to say what lies behind the small increase in sightings." Nick Pope, who used to investigate reports of UFO sightings for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. "COVID-19 and lockdowns may have played a role, with people having more time on their hands during the pandemic, and perhaps spotting things that previously may have gone unnoticed. "Another possibility is that people are following the situation in the United States, where Congress is taking the issue seriously and the Pentagon has launched a new UFO initiative," he added. "This may make people more likely to report something unusual that they’ve seen because it sends the message that the authorities take the matter seriously." However, he also added that he believes the sightings are highly underreported due to the stigma around it, and "if the MoD restart investigations and ask the public to report anything unusual, I’m sure they'll receive lots of reports."

Aliens in bedroom? Northern Ireland reports increase in UFO sightings

As artificial intelligence(AI) technology gathers momentum worldwide, reports claim China has developed an AI "prosecutor" which can charge people using the high-end technology.

According to Chinese researchers, the AI "prosecutor" can file charges against an accused with over 97 per cent accuracy based on verbal description.

The machine has reportedly been built by Shanghai Pudong People's Procuratorate. In a paper published by Chinese researchers, they&nbsp;said the AI technology can help lessen the workload of prosecutors and it has the ability to replace prosecutors in the decision-making process in&nbsp;some cases.

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The new technology can reportedly be used on a desktop computer as it analyses billions of data stored in its system. The AI machine was reportedly trained using thousands of cases between 2015 to 2020. It can reportedly spot dangerous driving, credit card fraud, gambling operations including theft and fraud with upgrades likely to be put into the system by the researchers.

However, some prosecutors are wary about the new technology. They say the "AI prosecutor" could make a mistake in complicated cases. Also, the fact that it has been trained in previous cases would make it unreliable in new cases under ever changing social environment.

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Recently, UK's MI-6 chief Richard Moore had said that, "Chinese intelligence services are highly capable and continue to conduct large scale espionage operations against the UK and our allies."

Moore had expressed concern over Chinese government's attempt to "distort public discourse" and "political decision-making across the globe"&nbsp;as he pointed out that&nbsp;&nbsp;"adversaries are pouring money and ambition into mastering&nbsp;artificial&nbsp;intelligence and&nbsp;quantum computing.

(With inputs from Agencies)

As artificial intelligence(AI) technology gathers momentum worldwide, reports claim China has developed an AI "prosecutor" which can charge people using the high-end technology.

As artificial intelligence(AI) technology gathers momentum worldwide, reports claim China has developed an AI "prosecutor" which can charge people using the high-end technology. According to Chinese researchers, the AI "prosecutor" can file charges against an accused with over 97 per cent accuracy based on verbal description. The machine has reportedly been built by Shanghai Pudong People's Procuratorate. In a paper published by Chinese researchers, they said the AI technology can help lessen the workload of prosecutors and it has the ability to replace prosecutors in the decision-making process in some cases. Also Read: Scientists identify new pattern in mathematics using artificial intelligence The new technology can reportedly be used on a desktop computer as it analyses billions of data stored in its system. The AI machine was reportedly trained using thousands of cases between 2015 to 2020. It can reportedly spot dangerous driving, credit card fraud, gambling operations including theft and fraud with upgrades likely to be put into the system by the researchers. However, some prosecutors are wary about the new technology. They say the "AI prosecutor" could make a mistake in complicated cases. Also, the fact that it has been trained in previous cases would make it unreliable in new cases under ever changing social environment. Also Read: Humans may get to talk to whales, courtesy artificial intelligence Recently, UK's MI-6 chief Richard Moore had said that, "Chinese intelligence services are highly capable and continue to conduct large scale espionage operations against the UK and our allies." Moore had expressed concern over Chinese government's attempt to "distort public discourse" and "political decision-making across the globe" as he pointed out that "adversaries are pouring money and ambition into mastering artificial intelligence and quantum computing. (With inputs from Agencies)

Now, China develops AI 'prosecutor'

Helpful neighbours are a blessing in disguise, and sometimes also the ones who make you laugh the most. One such neighbour is an Australian man Carl Stanojevic who went out of his way to 'take the bins out' for his neighbour.<o:p></o:p>

When the 54-year-old photographer’s neighbour, Nick Doherty, messaged Stanojevic for a little help with his dustbins, Doherty was not disappointed.

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Nick Doherty from Mackay, Queensland, sent a late night text message to Stanojevic requesting him, "Would you be able to take my bins out please". Stanojevic replied with a joke asking him which all touristy places would he like his dustbin to be taken to, to which Doherty laughed.<o:p></o:p>

However, Stanojevic decided to carry on with his joke the next morning. After the bin was emptied out and cleaned, Stanojevic out the bin in his car and took it for an Australian day out. <o:p></o:p>

"I've known Nick for two years," Stanojevic said. "We catch up for a beer when we can and have a chat and a few laughs. He’s a beautiful person. You’d do anything for him. He said&nbsp;take&nbsp;my bin out. If he had said&nbsp;put&nbsp;my bin out it would have been just a normal day in Mackay."<o:p></o:p>

Stanojevic took his photography gear, selected the bin number six and first visited the duck pond where the bin took a 'walk'. After that, the bin visited a hardware store where the staff posed with it, and then to a local supermarket.

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This was followed by a massage parlour, tattoo place and then to get a cold beer. "We went for a massage and then to the tattoo parlour to get a couple of extra 6s on the bin. A bit of a tattoo, then stopped at the pub for a coldie," Stanojevic said.<o:p></o:p>

The bin also visited a band of local cleaners, surf lifeguard, a garbage truck driver and then proceeded for a quick drive-though at three different restaurants, which ended with a phone call at a public phone booth. "It wasn't really talking to anyone," Stanojevic laughed. "It was just talking trash."<o:p></o:p>

After a five-hour trip around the city, the photographer sent a bunch of pictures as evidence of a fun-filled outdoor day of the bin to its owner. <o:p></o:p>

He also expressed relief and happiness that his little joke was able to pit a smile on faces of so many people around the world in these tough times of coronavirus pandemic. "It's good that it's taken the focus off all this heartache with these lockdowns and Covid and that’s the idea of it," he said. "We've definitely put a hell of a lot of smiles on people’s faces."<o:p></o:p>

Helpful neighbours are a blessing in disguise, and sometimes also the ones who make you laugh the most. One such neighbour is an Australian man Carl Stanojevic who went out of his way to 'take the bins out' for his neighbour.

Helpful neighbours are a blessing in disguise, and sometimes also the ones who make you laugh the most. One such neighbour is an Australian man Carl Stanojevic who went out of his way to 'take the bins out' for his neighbour. When the 54-year-old photographer’s neighbour, Nick Doherty, messaged Stanojevic for a little help with his dustbins, Doherty was not disappointed. Nick Doherty from Mackay, Queensland, sent a late night text message to Stanojevic requesting him, "Would you be able to take my bins out please". Stanojevic replied with a joke asking him which all touristy places would he like his dustbin to be taken to, to which Doherty laughed. However, Stanojevic decided to carry on with his joke the next morning. After the bin was emptied out and cleaned, Stanojevic out the bin in his car and took it for an Australian day out. "I've known Nick for two years," Stanojevic said. "We catch up for a beer when we can and have a chat and a few laughs. He’s a beautiful person. You’d do anything for him. He said take my bin out. If he had said put my bin out it would have been just a normal day in Mackay." Stanojevic took his photography gear, selected the bin number six and first visited the duck pond where the bin took a 'walk'. After that, the bin visited a hardware store where the staff posed with it, and then to a local supermarket. × This was followed by a massage parlour, tattoo place and then to get a cold beer. "We went for a massage and then to the tattoo parlour to get a couple of extra 6s on the bin. A bit of a tattoo, then stopped at the pub for a coldie," Stanojevic said. The bin also visited a band of local cleaners, surf lifeguard, a garbage truck driver and then proceeded for a quick drive-though at three different restaurants, which ended with a phone call at a public phone booth. "It wasn't really talking to anyone," Stanojevic laughed. "It was just talking trash." After a five-hour trip around the city, the photographer sent a bunch of pictures as evidence of a fun-filled outdoor day of the bin to its owner. He also expressed relief and happiness that his little joke was able to pit a smile on faces of so many people around the world in these tough times of coronavirus pandemic. "It's good that it's taken the focus off all this heartache with these lockdowns and Covid and that’s the idea of it," he said. "We've definitely put a hell of a lot of smiles on people’s faces."

Helping the neighbour: Australian man 'takes the bin out' on friend's request, literally

According to reports, an Australian man has been barred from leaving Israel falling victim to a law which has disallowed him from leaving the country until December 31 in the year 9999 effectively&nbsp;for the next 8000 years.

Noam Huppert, 44, has to pay child support of over $3 million. Huppert had moved to Israel in 2012 to be with his two kids who were three months and five years old respectively at the time. Huppert's ex-wife moved court to file for divorce.

An Israeli court passed a "stay-of-exit" order against the Australian in 2013 which barred him from leaving the country until December 31, 9999 till the time he doesn't pay $3 million in future child support.

Huppert worked as an analytical chemist for a pharmaceutical company. The Australian citizen now claims he is "locked" since 2013 inside Israel even as some journalists have been trying to raise awareness against the draconian law. Human rights groups have also hit out against the law.

According to reports, hundreds of Australians have become the victim&nbsp;of the law even as very little is known about the it&nbsp;worldwide. The law is almost unheard of in the West and attracts little attention.

However, it is unknown just how many people have been suffering under the law which apparently imposes a virtual travel ban on the husband.

(With inputs from Agencies)

According to reports, an Australian man has been barred from leaving Israel falling victim to a law which has disallowed him from leaving the country until December 31 in the year 9999 effectively for the next 8000 years.

According to reports, an Australian man has been barred from leaving Israel falling victim to a law which has disallowed him from leaving the country until December 31 in the year 9999 effectively for the next 8000 years. Noam Huppert, 44, has to pay child support of over $3 million. Huppert had moved to Israel in 2012 to be with his two kids who were three months and five years old respectively at the time. Huppert's ex-wife moved court to file for divorce. An Israeli court passed a "stay-of-exit" order against the Australian in 2013 which barred him from leaving the country until December 31, 9999 till the time he doesn't pay $3 million in future child support. Huppert worked as an analytical chemist for a pharmaceutical company. The Australian citizen now claims he is "locked" since 2013 inside Israel even as some journalists have been trying to raise awareness against the draconian law. Human rights groups have also hit out against the law. According to reports, hundreds of Australians have become the victim of the law even as very little is known about the it worldwide. The law is almost unheard of in the West and attracts little attention. However, it is unknown just how many people have been suffering under the law which apparently imposes a virtual travel ban on the husband. (With inputs from Agencies)

Man barred from leaving Israel until December 31, 9999

Various Latin American environmental experts and organisations&nbsp;have asked the US to decrease plastic waste exports to the region. The US is the biggest contributor to global plastic waste in the world as it contributed around 42 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2016. Also, a report revealed that the US had doubled exports to some countries in Latin America&nbsp;during the first seven months of 2020.&nbsp;

As per a study by the Last Beach Cleanup, over 75 per cent of imports to the region come to Mexico as it received more than 32,650 tons. El Salvador was second, with 4,054 tons. Ecuador was in the third position third, with 3,665 tons.

Fernanda Solíz, the health area director at the Simón Bolívar University, in a report by The Guardian said, "The cross-border plastic waste trade is perhaps one of the most nefarious expressions of the commercialisation of common goods and the colonial occupation of territories of the geopolitical south to turn them into sacrifice zones."

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Meanwhile, a report titled "Reckoning with the US Role in Global Ocean Plastic Waste," states that every American generates 130 kg of plastic waste per year.&nbsp;

Accounting to a 20-fold increase over half a century, global plastic production increased from 20 million metric tons in 1966 to 381 million metric tons in 2015.&nbsp;

There are a few nations that are doing their bit to fight against the problem of increasing plastic. For instance, the UK government is planning to ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery and polystyrene cups. France has decided to ban plastic packaging for nearly all fruit and vegetables from January 2022 in a bid to reduce plastic waste, followed by Spain which aims at banning the sale of fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic from 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

Various Latin American environmental experts and organisations have asked the US to decrease plastic waste exports to the region. The US is the biggest contributor to global plastic waste in the world as it contributed around 42 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2016.

Various Latin American environmental experts and organisations have asked the US to decrease plastic waste exports to the region. The US is the biggest contributor to global plastic waste in the world as it contributed around 42 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2016. Also, a report revealed that the US had doubled exports to some countries in Latin America during the first seven months of 2020. As per a study by the Last Beach Cleanup, over 75 per cent of imports to the region come to Mexico as it received more than 32,650 tons. El Salvador was second, with 4,054 tons. Ecuador was in the third position third, with 3,665 tons. Fernanda Solíz, the health area director at the Simón Bolívar University, in a report by The Guardian said, "The cross-border plastic waste trade is perhaps one of the most nefarious expressions of the commercialisation of common goods and the colonial occupation of territories of the geopolitical south to turn them into sacrifice zones." Also read | 'Global scale deluge': Report reveals US is the world's biggest plastic polluter Meanwhile, a report titled "Reckoning with the US Role in Global Ocean Plastic Waste," states that every American generates 130 kg of plastic waste per year. Accounting to a 20-fold increase over half a century, global plastic production increased from 20 million metric tons in 1966 to 381 million metric tons in 2015. There are a few nations that are doing their bit to fight against the problem of increasing plastic. For instance, the UK government is planning to ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery and polystyrene cups. France has decided to ban plastic packaging for nearly all fruit and vegetables from January 2022 in a bid to reduce plastic waste, followed by Spain which aims at banning the sale of fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic from 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

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