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Parle Industries shares increased sharply on Tuesday (May 19) after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy. The shares climbed 5 per cent intraday to Rs 5.25, and the stock had also risen nearly 7 per cent over the past one week.<h3>What do we know about Parle Industries?</h3>There is, however, an important twist. The listed company, Parle Industries, is not the manufacturer of Melody toffees. It operates in infrastructure, real estate development, and paper waste recycling. Whereas, Melody is produced by Parle Products, the privately held FMCG giant known for brands such as Parle-G, Monaco, KrackJack, Mango Bite and Poppins. Since Parle Products is not listed on the stock market, investors cannot directly trade its shares.&nbsp;Parle Industries is a completely separate BSE-listed firm with no direct connection to Melody candies. The spike in its stock appears to have been driven by retail investors and traders who seemingly associated the “Parle” name with the viral Melody buzz and rushed to buy shares of the listed company.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-surprises-italian-prime-minister-giorgia-meloni-with-special-gift-melody-chocolate-watch-1779258462967">'Melodi' moment in Italy! PM Modi surprises Meloni with special gift — WATCH</a> The rally followed a light-hearted viral video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. In the clip, Modi was seen gifting a packet of Melody candies to Meloni, a playful nod many social media users linked to the popular “#Melodi” phrase used online for the two leaders.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Thank you for the gift <a href="https://t.co/7ePxbJwPbA">pic.twitter.com/7ePxbJwPbA</a>&mdash; Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) <a href="https://twitter.com/GiorgiaMeloni/status/2056983259633062130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Later, Meloni shared the clip on her social media post X and wrote, “Thank you for the gift.” In the clip, she was also heard saying, “He gifted... a very, very good toffee." The posted video quickly went viral, drawing the attention of several netizens across social media platforms. Shortly after the clip went viral, shares of Parle Industries saw a surge in buying interest.

Parle Industries shares surged 5% after PM Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian PM Meloni, sparking a viral "#Melodi" trend. However, in a major mix-up, traders bought the wrong stock: Check what the twist in the story is.

Parle Industries shares increased sharply on Tuesday (May 19) after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy. The shares climbed 5 per cent intraday to Rs 5.25, and the stock had also risen nearly 7 per cent over the past one week. What do we know about Parle Industries? There is, however, an important twist. The listed company, Parle Industries, is not the manufacturer of Melody toffees. It operates in infrastructure, real estate development, and paper waste recycling. Whereas, Melody is produced by Parle Products, the privately held FMCG giant known for brands such as Parle-G, Monaco, KrackJack, Mango Bite and Poppins. Since Parle Products is not listed on the stock market, investors cannot directly trade its shares. Parle Industries is a completely separate BSE-listed firm with no direct connection to Melody candies. The spike in its stock appears to have been driven by retail investors and traders who seemingly associated the “Parle” name with the viral Melody buzz and rushed to buy shares of the listed company. Also read: 'Melodi' moment in Italy! PM Modi surprises Meloni with special gift — WATCH The rally followed a light-hearted viral video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. In the clip, Modi was seen gifting a packet of Melody candies to Meloni, a playful nod many social media users linked to the popular “#Melodi” phrase used online for the two leaders.

Parle Industries shares surged 5% after PM Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian PM Meloni, sparking a viral "#Melodi" trend. However, in a major mix-up, traders bought the wrong stock: Check what the twist in the story is.

Parle industries stock jumps 5% after Modi gifts Melody toffees to Meloni — But investors got it wrong. Here’s the twist

The internet is having an emotional meltdown after seeing a video of a deliveryman with a bat outside a customer's house. After the man delivers the order, he comes across a bat while leaving. He picks it up and starts playing different shots in the air. His leg and wrist movements are equal to a professional player's. The video is melting hearts for one very special reason - after the man puts down the bat, he gives it a little kiss before leaving. The footage recorded by a CCTV camera shows how humans leave behind interests and hobbies to pursue jobs and make money. But this man stole a moment from his busy schedule to do something that made him happy.&nbsp;The world is built in such a way that things that make us happy but do not make money are often pushed aside to make time for a job and a career. Netizens are talking about the same thing, that responsibilities often lead to unfulfilled dreams. It is eliciting emotional responses, and several of them see themselves in that deliveryman.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A Blinkit delivery partner kissing his cricket bat before work. Dreams are still alive. 🏏 <a href="https://t.co/PusM184hKk">pic.twitter.com/PusM184hKk</a>&mdash; shibya Sharma (@Shibyash_17) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shibyash_17/status/2056775139745009701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A user commented, "Men in love...🥹with their unachievable dream." Another wrote, "Life normally doesn't give you the opportunities that you wish for." Even if for just a moment, the delivery person in the video can be seen living a part of his dream. It has resonated with thousands of people who can see something that he left behind to make a living.

A viral video shows a deliveryman picking up a bat and playing professional-looking shots in the air before going back to his job. Netizens can sense a dream that remained unfulfilled in a world where earning a living often crushes every wish.  

The internet is having an emotional meltdown after seeing a video of a deliveryman with a bat outside a customer's house. After the man delivers the order, he comes across a bat while leaving. He picks it up and starts playing different shots in the air. His leg and wrist movements are equal to a professional player's. The video is melting hearts for one very special reason - after the man puts down the bat, he gives it a little kiss before leaving. The footage recorded by a CCTV camera shows how humans leave behind interests and hobbies to pursue jobs and make money. But this man stole a moment from his busy schedule to do something that made him happy. The world is built in such a way that things that make us happy but do not make money are often pushed aside to make time for a job and a career. Netizens are talking about the same thing, that responsibilities often lead to unfulfilled dreams. It is eliciting emotional responses, and several of them see themselves in that deliveryman.

A viral video shows a deliveryman picking up a bat and playing professional-looking shots in the air before going back to his job. Netizens can sense a dream that remained unfulfilled in a world where earning a living often crushes every wish. &nbsp;

'Some dreams remain unfulfilled': Viral video of a deliveryman's moment with a cricket bat is causing an emotional meltdown

Taiwan authorities on Wednesday (May 20) condemned the "biased remarks" made by a political candidate in an election poster. They insisted that the island nation has been "long committed" to planning for the introduction of Indian migrant workers. This follows the circulation of a viral video showing a political campaign poster by Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lee Hung-yi that read, "Let’s work together to save the next generation," while vowing to ban Indian workers from immigrating to the nation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meta-told-employees-to-work-from-home-then-began-firing-thousands-inside-mark-zuckerberg-s-company-s-shocking-8-000-job-purge-1779257531155">Meta told employees to WFH, then began firing thousands: Inside company's shocking 8,000-job purge</a><h2>Taiwan cherishes ties with India</h2>The Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India, in a release on the ROC Taiwan website, stated that "the recent discriminatory publications/comments made by certain individuals in Taiwan" do not represent its stance.“Taiwan cherishes the values of democracy, inclusivity, and diversity, and support people to people exchanges between Taiwan and India,” added the statement condemning the racist poster.“We deeply regret and strongly condemn any form of prejudice, racism and discrimination. TECC sincerely look forward to, and will continue to promote, further exchanges between both sides to enhance mutual understanding.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-corruption-in-plain-sight-trump-and-family-get-forever-shield-from-irs-audits-after-hush-hush-settlement-all-you-need-to-know-1779253991583">'Corruption in plain sight': Trump and family get ‘FOREVER’ shield from IRS audits after hush-hush settlement. All you need to know</a><h2>"Not fond of Indians"</h2>On social media, a racist political poster for Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lee Hung-yi is going viral. Among other things, the poster featured a crossed-out picture of a turbaned man and an inverted flag of India, both crossed out. &nbsp;A video of the poster was shared by Ian Miles Cheong, a popular Malaysian journalist and writer on X, with the caption, “ &nbsp;The Taiwanese are not particularly fond of Indians. One political candidate in Kaohsiung vows to ban Indians from immigrating.”

Taiwan has publicly distanced itself from a viral election poster targeting Indian migrant workers, after authorities condemned what they called “discriminatory” and “biased” remarks made by a local political candidate in Kaohsiung. All you need to know.

Taiwan authorities on Wednesday (May 20) condemned the "biased remarks" made by a political candidate in an election poster. They insisted that the island nation has been "long committed" to planning for the introduction of Indian migrant workers. This follows the circulation of a viral video showing a political campaign poster by Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lee Hung-yi that read, "Let’s work together to save the next generation," while vowing to ban Indian workers from immigrating to the nation. Also read | Meta told employees to WFH, then began firing thousands: Inside company's shocking 8,000-job purge Taiwan cherishes ties with India The Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India, in a release on the ROC Taiwan website, stated that "the recent discriminatory publications/comments made by certain individuals in Taiwan" do not represent its stance. “Taiwan cherishes the values of democracy, inclusivity, and diversity, and support people to people exchanges between Taiwan and India,” added the statement condemning the racist poster. “We deeply regret and strongly condemn any form of prejudice, racism and discrimination. TECC sincerely look forward to, and will continue to promote, further exchanges between both sides to enhance mutual understanding.” Also read | 'Corruption in plain sight': Trump and family get ‘FOREVER’ shield from IRS audits after hush-hush settlement. All you need to know "Not fond of Indians" On social media, a racist political poster for Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lee Hung-yi is going viral. Among other things, the poster featured a crossed-out picture of a turbaned man and an inverted flag of India, both crossed out. A video of the poster was shared by Ian Miles Cheong, a popular Malaysian journalist and writer on X, with the caption, “ The Taiwanese are not particularly fond of Indians. One political candidate in Kaohsiung vows to ban Indians from immigrating.”

Taiwan has publicly distanced itself from a viral election poster targeting Indian migrant workers, after authorities condemned what they called “discriminatory” and “biased” remarks made by a local political candidate in Kaohsiung. All you need to know.

‘We strongly condemn discrimination’: Taiwan slams racist election poster promising a ban on Indian immigrants after viral backlash

From wild Assamese tribal medicine to British colonial commerce, tea transformed dramatically in India. To fight a surplus, the British marketed it locally, but vendors rebelled against the costly English recipes. Know the complete history and discovery of tea.

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What started as a simple Work from Home (WFH) instruction at Meta has snowballed into the beginning of a massive layoff operation, with around 8,000 employees expected to be shown the exit door.<h2>What happened?</h2>It started with something that, in today’s tech world, barely raises eyebrows anymore. "Work from home today," read the instruction. Reports suggest there was no dramatic announcement. No all-hands meeting. No tense gathering inside glass-walled conference rooms. Employees across Meta offices in regions including Singapore, the US and the UK were simply told not to come in. Then, hours later, the real emails began landing in inboxes.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-corruption-in-plain-sight-trump-and-family-get-forever-shield-from-irs-audits-after-hush-hush-settlement-all-you-need-to-know-1779253991583">'Corruption in plain sight': Trump and family get ‘FOREVER’ shield from IRS audits after hush-hush settlement. All you need to know</a>Meta has begun layoffs, cutting roughly 8,000 jobs, close to 10 per cent of its workforce, while simultaneously reshuffling thousands of remaining employees into AI-focused divisions as Mark Zuckerberg pushes the company deeper into what insiders are increasingly calling an AI-first reset.<h2>Meta fires staff early morning</h2>According to reports, some affected staff in Singapore received termination emails around 4 am local time, reported Bloomberg. The sequencing did not go unnoticed: WFH first, layoffs next.Inside Meta, many employees reportedly viewed the remote-work directive as a deliberate way to avoid visible scenes at offices, no emotional exits, no angry floor discussions.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-day-after-reaffirming-unwavering-commitment-to-punishing-moscow-uk-quietly-eases-russian-oil-sanctions-as-fuel-prices-climb-india-import-1779245613212">UK quietly eases Russian oil sanctions despite vowing 'unwavering' commitment to punishing Moscow</a>Reports suggest that AI is not just changing products, it's now changing who stays employed. Meta says the restructuring is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and redirect resources toward artificial intelligence.In an internal memo, Chief People Officer Janelle Gale said that about 7,000 employees are being moved into new AI-native teams. In addition, nearly 6,000 open roles are simply being eliminated altogether.The company is also flattening management structures and shrinking team sizes. "We're now at the stage where many orgs can operate with a flatter structure with smaller teams of pods/cohorts that can move faster and with more ownership," Gale reportedly said in an internal memo.Meta now plans to spend between $125 billion and $145 billion this year, much of it tied to AI infrastructure and data centres.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Meta’s latest wave of layoffs reportedly began with an unusually quiet instruction: stay home. Employees across offices in Singapore, the US and the UK were told to work remotely for the day, only for termination emails to begin arriving hours later, some as early as 4 am.

What started as a simple Work from Home (WFH) instruction at Meta has snowballed into the beginning of a massive layoff operation, with around 8,000 employees expected to be shown the exit door. What happened? It started with something that, in today’s tech world, barely raises eyebrows anymore. "Work from home today," read the instruction. Reports suggest there was no dramatic announcement. No all-hands meeting. No tense gathering inside glass-walled conference rooms. Employees across Meta offices in regions including Singapore, the US and the UK were simply told not to come in. Then, hours later, the real emails began landing in inboxes. Also read | 'Corruption in plain sight': Trump and family get ‘FOREVER’ shield from IRS audits after hush-hush settlement. All you need to know Meta has begun layoffs, cutting roughly 8,000 jobs, close to 10 per cent of its workforce, while simultaneously reshuffling thousands of remaining employees into AI-focused divisions as Mark Zuckerberg pushes the company deeper into what insiders are increasingly calling an AI-first reset. Meta fires staff early morning According to reports, some affected staff in Singapore received termination emails around 4 am local time, reported Bloomberg. The sequencing did not go unnoticed: WFH first, layoffs next. Inside Meta, many employees reportedly viewed the remote-work directive as a deliberate way to avoid visible scenes at offices, no emotional exits, no angry floor discussions. Also read | UK quietly eases Russian oil sanctions despite vowing 'unwavering' commitment to punishing Moscow Reports suggest that AI is not just changing products, it's now changing who stays employed. Meta says the restructuring is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and redirect resources toward artificial intelligence. In an internal memo, Chief People Officer Janelle Gale said that about 7,000 employees are being moved into new AI-native teams. In addition, nearly 6,000 open roles are simply being eliminated altogether. The company is also flattening management structures and shrinking team sizes. "We're now at the stage where many orgs can operate with a flatter structure with smaller teams of pods/cohorts that can move faster and with more ownership," Gale reportedly said in an internal memo. Meta now plans to spend between $125 billion and $145 billion this year, much of it tied to AI infrastructure and data centres.

Meta’s latest wave of layoffs reportedly began with an unusually quiet instruction: stay home. Employees across offices in Singapore, the US and the UK were told to work remotely for the day, only for termination emails to begin arriving hours later, some as early as 4 am.

Meta told employees to work from home, then began firing thousands: Inside company's shocking 8,000-job purge

US President Donald Trump and his family on Tuesday (May 19) received a hush-hush blanket escape from any tax audits or penalties for unpaid taxes. The Trump family received this tax break as part of the settlement after Trump withdrew his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. The one-page document bearing the signature of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was posted one day after the US Justice Department revealed the creation of a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund, which critics warned could be used to pay out Trump allies using taxpayer dollars.<h2>Trump "FOREVER" exempt from IRS prosecution</h2>The vaguely worded document posted on the DOJ website states that the IRS is "FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED" from pursuing claims, examinations, or enforcement actions tied to Trump and related entities for tax filings submitted before the agreement’s effective date.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-day-after-reaffirming-unwavering-commitment-to-punishing-moscow-uk-quietly-eases-russian-oil-sanctions-as-fuel-prices-climb-india-import-1779245613212">UK quietly eases Russian oil sanctions despite vowing 'unwavering' commitment to punishing Moscow</a><h2>Controversy explodes</h2>The settlement itself stems from Trump’s earlier $10 billion lawsuit against the federal government after confidential tax documents were leaked by a contractor in 2019 and 2020.But what makes the situation politically explosive is that Trump, while serving as president, was effectively suing the very government his administration controls. That unusual dynamic has fuelled accusations of conflict of interest.Democrats call it ‘corruption in plain sight’Democratic lawmakers reacted furiously to the Trump tax break, with Senator Ron Wyden calling the agreement "another heinously corrupt act by the most corrupt administration in history," arguing that it was a violation of "law that prohibits interference by executive branch officials in IRS audits".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-and-xi-meet-in-beijing-days-after-trump-s-china-visit-1779248512733">Putin and Xi meet in Beijing days after Trump's China visit</a>Congressman Richard Neal accused Trump of turning government into a "personal protection racket," claiming taxpayers were now funding legal settlements "while steering $1.8 billion in taxpayer dollars toward his friends, cronies, and Trump-affiliated companies," and calling the act "self-dealing at its most grotesque". &nbsp;

According to a one-page agreement signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the IRS is allegedly “FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED” from pursuing claims, examinations or enforcement actions connected to Trump and family. All you need to know.

US President Donald Trump and his family on Tuesday (May 19) received a hush-hush blanket escape from any tax audits or penalties for unpaid taxes. The Trump family received this tax break as part of the settlement after Trump withdrew his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. The one-page document bearing the signature of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was posted one day after the US Justice Department revealed the creation of a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund, which critics warned could be used to pay out Trump allies using taxpayer dollars. Trump "FOREVER" exempt from IRS prosecution The vaguely worded document posted on the DOJ website states that the IRS is "FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED" from pursuing claims, examinations, or enforcement actions tied to Trump and related entities for tax filings submitted before the agreement’s effective date. Also read | UK quietly eases Russian oil sanctions despite vowing 'unwavering' commitment to punishing Moscow Controversy explodes The settlement itself stems from Trump’s earlier $10 billion lawsuit against the federal government after confidential tax documents were leaked by a contractor in 2019 and 2020. But what makes the situation politically explosive is that Trump, while serving as president, was effectively suing the very government his administration controls. That unusual dynamic has fuelled accusations of conflict of interest. Democrats call it ‘corruption in plain sight’ Democratic lawmakers reacted furiously to the Trump tax break, with Senator Ron Wyden calling the agreement "another heinously corrupt act by the most corrupt administration in history," arguing that it was a violation of "law that prohibits interference by executive branch officials in IRS audits". Also read | Putin and Xi meet in Beijing days after Trump's China visit Congressman Richard Neal accused Trump of turning government into a "personal protection racket," claiming taxpayers were now funding legal settlements "while steering $1.8 billion in taxpayer dollars toward his friends, cronies, and Trump-affiliated companies," and calling the act "self-dealing at its most grotesque".

According to a one-page agreement signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the IRS is allegedly “FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED” from pursuing claims, examinations or enforcement actions connected to Trump and family. All you need to know.

'Corruption in plain sight': Trump and family get ‘FOREVER’ shield from IRS audits after hush-hush settlement. All you need to know

A place ruled entirely by robots definitely sounds like a scary scenario, but one person seems adamant on making it a reality. He is almost certain that nothing bad will happen, after all, the Cabinet will comprise AI replicas of world leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marcus Aurelius, Nelson Mandela, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sun Tzu. However, experts fear that it could lead to dangerous and expensive mistakes. Sensay is a tiny 3.6km island in the Philippines located in the Palawan archipelago. It is owned by Dan Thomson, who runs an AI chatbot company. He dreams of establishing a micronation on his island, governed by a council of 17 AI-powered robots modelled after the powerful leaders. They think, deliberate decisions, and argue just like them. They can even incorporate proposals and votes from them. Getting the best minds together might be the perfect way to ensure smooth governance; however, critics and Thomson know that everything could go wrong.&nbsp;AI has already been flagged as a potential risk to humanity if it evolves in ways that are not beneficial to us. On Sensay, we might get to see that happening first-hand. The rule of AI with no human intervention could be a recipe for disaster. Currently, it relies on human proxies and manually implements its choices. But Thomson's future plan is to connect the AI council to independent banking cards and crypto wallets. It would hire and pay workers in the real world, and everything could go wrong from here. Talking about an extreme scenario with CNN, he said, "If it starts acquiring weapons and attacking neighbouring islands, that would be a bad situation." Although Thomson thinks "it's extremely unlikely" to happen. He has placed a 'Human Override Assembly' to counter any threat.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/students-boo-former-google-ceo-for-talking-about-ai-second-incident-in-a-week-there-is-a-fear-1779115474011">Students boo former Google CEO for talking about AI, second incident in a week - ‘There is a fear...’</a><h2>12,000 people have applied to become e-residents</h2>Even though it is simply an experiment at the moment, thousands of people have shown interest in becoming residents. Thomson wants to build up to 30 villas on the island to make it a popular stopover for tourists who visit Palawan each year. He also thinks it could get some permanent residents. At least 12,000 people have applied to become e-residents on the island. He did not expect this to happen, and says it is likely because "so many people have such little faith in their own governments". An e-resident is a digital identity, and those who hold it can access a country's e-services with ease. Right now, only one person, a groundskeeper referred to as a 'guy called Mike' &nbsp;by project communications advisor Emily Keogh, lives here.According to Sensay's website, the full digital e-residency programme will be officially launched in 2027.&nbsp; &nbsp;

AI bots impersonating figures like Gandhi and Churchill could soon rule an island. They will think like them, talk like them, and argue like them. Could they turn into a threat if AI is left to make independent decisions without intervention from humans? 

A place ruled entirely by robots definitely sounds like a scary scenario, but one person seems adamant on making it a reality. He is almost certain that nothing bad will happen, after all, the Cabinet will comprise AI replicas of world leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marcus Aurelius, Nelson Mandela, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sun Tzu. However, experts fear that it could lead to dangerous and expensive mistakes. Sensay is a tiny 3.6km island in the Philippines located in the Palawan archipelago. It is owned by Dan Thomson, who runs an AI chatbot company. He dreams of establishing a micronation on his island, governed by a council of 17 AI-powered robots modelled after the powerful leaders. They think, deliberate decisions, and argue just like them. They can even incorporate proposals and votes from them. Getting the best minds together might be the perfect way to ensure smooth governance; however, critics and Thomson know that everything could go wrong. AI has already been flagged as a potential risk to humanity if it evolves in ways that are not beneficial to us. On Sensay, we might get to see that happening first-hand. The rule of AI with no human intervention could be a recipe for disaster. Currently, it relies on human proxies and manually implements its choices. But Thomson's future plan is to connect the AI council to independent banking cards and crypto wallets. It would hire and pay workers in the real world, and everything could go wrong from here. Talking about an extreme scenario with CNN, he said, "If it starts acquiring weapons and attacking neighbouring islands, that would be a bad situation." Although Thomson thinks "it's extremely unlikely" to happen. He has placed a 'Human Override Assembly' to counter any threat. Also Read: Students boo former Google CEO for talking about AI, second incident in a week - ‘There is a fear...’ 12,000 people have applied to become e-residents Even though it is simply an experiment at the moment, thousands of people have shown interest in becoming residents. Thomson wants to build up to 30 villas on the island to make it a popular stopover for tourists who visit Palawan each year. He also thinks it could get some permanent residents. At least 12,000 people have applied to become e-residents on the island. He did not expect this to happen, and says it is likely because "so many people have such little faith in their own governments". An e-resident is a digital identity, and those who hold it can access a country's e-services with ease. Right now, only one person, a groundskeeper referred to as a 'guy called Mike' by project communications advisor Emily Keogh, lives here. According to Sensay's website, the full digital e-residency programme will be officially launched in 2027.

AI bots impersonating figures like Gandhi and Churchill could soon rule an island. They will think like them, talk like them, and argue like them. Could they turn into a threat if AI is left to make independent decisions without intervention from humans?&nbsp;

Would you like to live on an island RULED by AI? Yes, it exists

Scientists have found that Central Asia had large mountain ranges during the Cretaceous period, a time when dinosaurs lived. However, defying earlier belief, they now say that climate or movements inside the Earth had nothing to do with it. A long-lost ocean is what shaped this landscape, a team of researchers from Adelaide University suggest in a new study. The &nbsp;Tethys Ocean vanished millions of years ago, with the Mediterranean Sea being only a tiny fragment of this large water body. This occurrence happened long before the Himalayas were formed from tectonic movement. But in the case of the mountains in Central Asia, distant oceanic dynamics led to mountains taking shape. For a long time, scientists thought these ancient mountains were formed by local weather or mantle processes. But geological data gathered over decades shows that the Tethys Ocean churned several kilometres away, and yet managed to give birth to a large mountain range during the time of dinosaurs.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/lost-continent-discovered-under-antarctica-and-india-8872820">Pieces of lost continent found under Antarctica and India point to one thing</a><h2>Dinosaurs lived amidst mountains in Central Asia</h2>According to the study in Communications Earth, the Tethys Ocean slowly vanished during the Meso-Cenozoic era. However, before it disappeared, its movements generated immense tectonic stress, which travelled along ancient geological fault lines—known as suture zones—triggering the creation of mountain ridges thousands of kilometres away from the actual oceanic collision. Stijn Glorie, co-author of the study, said, "The present-day relief of Central Asia was largely built by the India-Eurasia collision and ongoing convergence. However, during the Cretaceous period, dinosaurs would have seen a mountainous landscape as well, similar to the present-day Basin-and-Range Province in the western USA."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/ancient-mountain-range-ran-through-india-and-antarctica-150-million-years-ago-1779099301643">Ancient mountain range ran through India and Antarctica 150 million years ago</a><h2>What the study shows about the power of oceans</h2>To understand what would have transpired millions of years ago, the team used thermal history models to track how rocks cooled as they were uplifted and eroded over millions of years. The models were integrated with plate-tectonic reconstructions of the Tethys Ocean, precipitation data, and mantle-convection simulations, which helped them determine how mountains were shaped in Central Asia. The findings revealed a hidden history of the formations in the region and, more importantly, showed that oceans have the power to influence activities thousands of kilometres away and deep inside a continent.

The Tethys Ocean shaped mountain ranges in Central Asia from thousands of kilometres away, shedding light on a phenomenon that is unexpected. Scientists say this happened during the time of the dinosaurs, when the Himalayas did not exist.

Scientists have found that Central Asia had large mountain ranges during the Cretaceous period, a time when dinosaurs lived. However, defying earlier belief, they now say that climate or movements inside the Earth had nothing to do with it. A long-lost ocean is what shaped this landscape, a team of researchers from Adelaide University suggest in a new study. The Tethys Ocean vanished millions of years ago, with the Mediterranean Sea being only a tiny fragment of this large water body. This occurrence happened long before the Himalayas were formed from tectonic movement. But in the case of the mountains in Central Asia, distant oceanic dynamics led to mountains taking shape. For a long time, scientists thought these ancient mountains were formed by local weather or mantle processes. But geological data gathered over decades shows that the Tethys Ocean churned several kilometres away, and yet managed to give birth to a large mountain range during the time of dinosaurs. Also Read: Pieces of lost continent found under Antarctica and India point to one thing Dinosaurs lived amidst mountains in Central Asia According to the study in Communications Earth, the Tethys Ocean slowly vanished during the Meso-Cenozoic era. However, before it disappeared, its movements generated immense tectonic stress, which travelled along ancient geological fault lines—known as suture zones—triggering the creation of mountain ridges thousands of kilometres away from the actual oceanic collision. Stijn Glorie, co-author of the study, said, "The present-day relief of Central Asia was largely built by the India-Eurasia collision and ongoing convergence. However, during the Cretaceous period, dinosaurs would have seen a mountainous landscape as well, similar to the present-day Basin-and-Range Province in the western USA." Also Read: Ancient mountain range ran through India and Antarctica 150 million years ago What the study shows about the power of oceans To understand what would have transpired millions of years ago, the team used thermal history models to track how rocks cooled as they were uplifted and eroded over millions of years. The models were integrated with plate-tectonic reconstructions of the Tethys Ocean, precipitation data, and mantle-convection simulations, which helped them determine how mountains were shaped in Central Asia. The findings revealed a hidden history of the formations in the region and, more importantly, showed that oceans have the power to influence activities thousands of kilometres away and deep inside a continent.

The Tethys Ocean shaped mountain ranges in Central Asia from thousands of kilometres away, shedding light on a phenomenon that is unexpected. Scientists say this happened during the time of the dinosaurs, when the Himalayas did not exist.

Dinosaurs roamed around mountains in Central Asia shaped by a dead ocean

The United Kingdom on Tuesday (May 19) loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil. This comes on the heels of the UK signing a G7 statement reaffirming its "unwavering commitment" to imposing "severe costs" on Russia for its war in Ukraine.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-there-are-youngsters-like-cockroaches-what-made-cji-surya-kant-compare-youngsters-to-pests-supreme-court-hearing-turns-explosive-1778909973915">'There are youngsters like cockroaches': What made CJI Surya Kant compare youngsters to pests?</a><h2>Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil</h2>The British government has announced that restrictions on importing diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude oil in third countries would be eased, effective immediately, citing supply concerns driven by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israel campaign against Iran began in late February. Some sanctions on the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas were also lifted under a time-limited licence running until January 1.In practice, the move reopens a critical supply line. The UK had banned imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries since October. Easing that restriction will allow imports to resume from India, previously a major supplier to both the UK and Europe, where large quantities of Russian crude are processed. Significant volumes are also refined in Turkey.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-thousands-of-bees-invade-trump-s-white-house-spark-biblical-plague-buzz-online-blasphemers-will-be-dealt-with-most-definitely-1778911087678">Watch | Thousands of bees ‘invade’ Trump's White House; spark ‘biblical plague’ buzz online: 'BLASPHEMERS will be dealt with - most definitely!'</a><h2>Extra flexibilities required</h2>A spokesperson said overall sanctions had in fact been tightened, pointing to new export and import bans, restrictions on Russian uranium and a maritime services ban on Russian LNG that will gradually limit Moscow's access to UK shipping and insurance. "We are committed to strengthening our sanctions on Russia to degrade its ability to wage war in Ukraine, whilst protecting critical supply chains and maintaining market stability," the spokesperson said.The fuel situation has become increasingly acute in recent days. European jet fuel prices have more than doubled after the war began, before settling to around 50 per cent above pre-war levels. Several airlines operating in the UK have cancelled flights and raised ticket prices in response. The RAC said the average price of unleaded petrol hit 152.52 pence per litre on Monday, the highest since the conflict began.The UK's move mirrors a similar decision by the United States, which extended a waiver this week, loosening sanctions on Russian oil already loaded on vessels at sea.&nbsp;

Britain has quietly loosened key sanctions on Russian oil products, reopening imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in countries like India and Turkey. All you need to know

The United Kingdom on Tuesday (May 19) loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil. This comes on the heels of the UK signing a G7 statement reaffirming its "unwavering commitment" to imposing "severe costs" on Russia for its war in Ukraine. Also read | 'There are youngsters like cockroaches': What made CJI Surya Kant compare youngsters to pests? Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil The British government has announced that restrictions on importing diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude oil in third countries would be eased, effective immediately, citing supply concerns driven by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israel campaign against Iran began in late February. Some sanctions on the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas were also lifted under a time-limited licence running until January 1. In practice, the move reopens a critical supply line. The UK had banned imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries since October. Easing that restriction will allow imports to resume from India, previously a major supplier to both the UK and Europe, where large quantities of Russian crude are processed. Significant volumes are also refined in Turkey. Also read | Watch | Thousands of bees ‘invade’ Trump's White House; spark ‘biblical plague’ buzz online: 'BLASPHEMERS will be dealt with - most definitely!' Extra flexibilities required A spokesperson said overall sanctions had in fact been tightened, pointing to new export and import bans, restrictions on Russian uranium and a maritime services ban on Russian LNG that will gradually limit Moscow's access to UK shipping and insurance. "We are committed to strengthening our sanctions on Russia to degrade its ability to wage war in Ukraine, whilst protecting critical supply chains and maintaining market stability," the spokesperson said. The fuel situation has become increasingly acute in recent days. European jet fuel prices have more than doubled after the war began, before settling to around 50 per cent above pre-war levels. Several airlines operating in the UK have cancelled flights and raised ticket prices in response. The RAC said the average price of unleaded petrol hit 152.52 pence per litre on Monday, the highest since the conflict began. The UK's move mirrors a similar decision by the United States, which extended a waiver this week, loosening sanctions on Russian oil already loaded on vessels at sea.

Britain has quietly loosened key sanctions on Russian oil products, reopening imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in countries like India and Turkey. All you need to know

UK quietly eases Russian oil sanctions despite vowing 'unwavering' commitment to punishing Moscow

US Vice President JD Vance brought humour to the White House briefing room on Tuesday (May 19) after joking that press secretary Karoline Leavitt should swap roles with him once his wife, Usha Vance, gives birth to their fourth child later this year. The exchange unfolded when Vance stepped behind the White House podium in Leavitt’s absence as she continues maternity leave after welcoming her second child earlier this month. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-will-step-in-if-trump-s-health-faces-terrible-tragedy-us-vice-president-jd-vance-answers-1756448078552">Who will step in if Trump faces 'terrible tragedy'? US Vice President JD Vance answers</a>&nbsp;The light moment quickly gained attention online after political commentator Eric Daugherty posted the clip on X, joking that Vance agreed to handle the briefing on “ONE CONDITION.” As he opened the press briefing, Vance started by applauding Leavitt and sending his wishes to her family. “It’s cool to be here. I want to give a shout out, of course, to the person I am replacing today, Karoline Leavitt, who hopefully is at home enjoying some time with her beautiful kids,” Vance said.He then jokingly suggested that he and Leavitt had struck a deal before he agreed to temporarily fill in at the podium. "When Usha has our baby in July that SHE would be Vice President for a couple of weeks!" he said making the room erupt in laughter.

US Vice President JD Vance sparked laughter during a White House press briefing after joking that press secretary Karoline Leavitt should temporarily take over his job when his wife, Usha Vance, gives birth later this year.The light-hearted exchange took place Tuesday as Vance filled in for Leavitt at the White House briefing room while she remains on maternity leave following the birth of her second child earlier this month. What did JD Vance say? Political commentator Eric Daugherty shared a clip of the moment on X, jokingly writing that Vance agreed to step in as press secretary on “ONE CONDITION.” Opening the briefing, Vance praised Leavitt and wished her well as she spends time with her family. “It’s cool to be here. I want to give a shout out, of course, to the person I am replacing today, Karoline Leavitt, who hopefully is at home enjoying some time with her beautiful kids,” Vance said. He then joked that he had made a deal with Leavitt before agreeing to take over the briefing duties.Karoline Leavitt welcomes second child Leavitt gave birth to her daughter Viviana on May 1. Announcing the news on Instagram, she wrote: “She is here, and she is perfect.” Leavitt, 28, and her husband Nicholas Riccio also share a son, Niko, who was born in July 2024. The outlet reported that Leavitt delayed the start of her maternity leave following the attempted attack targeting President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner period before officially stepping away from her duties in late April. She has also made history as the first sitting White House press secretary to become pregnant while serving in the role. Usha Vance expecting fourth child Meanwhile, Vance and Usha announced in January that they are expecting their fourth child, another baby boy, due in late July, according to The US Sun. The couple already share three children: Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. Earlier this year, Usha spoke to NBC News about balancing pregnancy with her public role as second lady. “My last pregnancy, there were a lot of sweat pants,” she said. “I was working from home.”

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-team-to-leave-pakistan-without-iran-deal-jd-vance-says-final-offer-presented-nuclear-deadlock-continues-1775957967231">US team to leave Pakistan without Iran deal, JD Vance says 'final offer' presented</a><h3>Karoline Leavitt welcomes baby daughter</h3>Leavitt announced the birth of her daughter, Viviana, on May 1 and is currently on maternity leave. The 28-year-old White House press secretary and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, are also parents to their son Niko, who was born in July 2024. According to reports, Leavitt postponed the beginning of her maternity leave during a tense period following the attempted attack targeting President Donald Trump around the time of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. She formally stepped away from official duties toward the end of April. Leavitt also became the first serving White House press secretary to be pregnant while holding the position.<h3>Usha and JD Vance preparing for fourth child</h3>Meanwhile, Vance and Usha revealed in January that they are expecting another baby boy, who is due later in July, as reported by The US Sun. The couple are parents to three children — Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. Earlier this year, Usha opened up to NBC News about managing pregnancy while balancing the responsibilities that come with being second lady. “My last pregnancy, there were a lot of sweat pants,” she said. “I was working from home.”&nbsp;

US Vice President JD Vance sparked laughter during a White House briefing by joking that Karoline Leavitt should take over his role when wife Usha Vance gives birth to their fourth child later this year.

US Vice President JD Vance brought humour to the White House briefing room on Tuesday (May 19) after joking that press secretary Karoline Leavitt should swap roles with him once his wife, Usha Vance, gives birth to their fourth child later this year. The exchange unfolded when Vance stepped behind the White House podium in Leavitt’s absence as she continues maternity leave after welcoming her second child earlier this month. Also Read: Who will step in if Trump faces 'terrible tragedy'? US Vice President JD Vance answers The light moment quickly gained attention online after political commentator Eric Daugherty posted the clip on X, joking that Vance agreed to handle the briefing on “ONE CONDITION.” As he opened the press briefing, Vance started by applauding Leavitt and sending his wishes to her family. “It’s cool to be here. I want to give a shout out, of course, to the person I am replacing today, Karoline Leavitt, who hopefully is at home enjoying some time with her beautiful kids,” Vance said. He then jokingly suggested that he and Leavitt had struck a deal before he agreed to temporarily fill in at the podium. "When Usha has our baby in July that SHE would be Vice President for a couple of weeks!" he said making the room erupt in laughter.

US Vice President JD Vance sparked laughter during a White House briefing by joking that Karoline Leavitt should take over his role when wife Usha Vance gives birth to their fourth child later this year.

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Marine scientists have discovered a total of 1,121 new marine species living in the depths of the world's oceans over the past year. The findings have marked a "significant step" in the research, which required understanding and protecting the oceans, according to the scientists behind The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census, the world’s largest mission to accelerate ocean species discovery. The discovery of these numbers of species has marked a 54 per cent jump in identifications in a single year, the researchers confirmed. The new species include corals, crabs, shrimps, sea urchins and anemones. In addition, some are found living at depths of over four miles beneath the ocean surface. The “Ghost Shark” Chimaera, a distant relative of sharks and rays, was discovered in the Coral Sea Marine Park off the coast of Queensland. Researchers described chimaeras as some of the ocean’s most enigmatic deep-sea creatures, noting that they existed before dinosaurs and branched off from sharks and rays into a separate evolutionary line nearly 400 million years ago. Researchers also identified symbiotic bristle worms living inside a “glass castle” on volcanic seamounts in Japan. The so-called castle refers to the complex chambers of a glass sponge, whose skeleton is composed of crystalline silica. Meanwhile, a vividly pigmented predatory ribbon worm was found in shallow waters at depths of just 3 to 16 feet.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/164-foot-tunnel-discovered-in-jerusalem-leaves-scientists-puzzled-1779105324236">164-foot tunnel discovered in Israel leaves scientists puzzled</a><h3>New shrimp species</h3>Another notable discovery was a new shrimp species, the Mediterranean shrimp, located in a sea cave near Marseille. Distinguished by its bright orange bands and elaborate appendages, it was among several species identified during 13 expeditions across some of the world’s most remote and least-explored ocean regions, along with nine discovery workshops. "This year, Ocean Census has shown what is possible when scientific ambition is matched by global collaboration at scale," Mitsuyuku Unno, executive director of the Nippon Foundation, said in a statement. "Through expeditions reaching polar depths to tropical seas, and the science to turn samples into discoveries, this team is revealing the extraordinary richness of ocean life," he added. Previous research has suggested that up to 90 per cent of ocean species remain undiscovered. The researchers added that documenting the breadth of species living in the oceans is compulsory for policymakers and marine managers to properly protect the ocean. They further noted that the average time between a species' initial discovery and its formal "description" in scientific literature is historically around 13.5 years, placing species vulnerable to extinction before they are even catalogued.&nbsp;

The new species after the discovery include corals, crabs, shrimps, sea urchins and anemones. In addition, some are found living at depths of over four miles beneath the ocean surface.

Marine scientists have discovered a total of 1,121 new marine species living in the depths of the world's oceans over the past year. The findings have marked a "significant step" in the research, which required understanding and protecting the oceans, according to the scientists behind The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census, the world’s largest mission to accelerate ocean species discovery. The discovery of these numbers of species has marked a 54 per cent jump in identifications in a single year, the researchers confirmed. The new species include corals, crabs, shrimps, sea urchins and anemones. In addition, some are found living at depths of over four miles beneath the ocean surface. The “Ghost Shark” Chimaera, a distant relative of sharks and rays, was discovered in the Coral Sea Marine Park off the coast of Queensland. Researchers described chimaeras as some of the ocean’s most enigmatic deep-sea creatures, noting that they existed before dinosaurs and branched off from sharks and rays into a separate evolutionary line nearly 400 million years ago. Researchers also identified symbiotic bristle worms living inside a “glass castle” on volcanic seamounts in Japan. The so-called castle refers to the complex chambers of a glass sponge, whose skeleton is composed of crystalline silica. Meanwhile, a vividly pigmented predatory ribbon worm was found in shallow waters at depths of just 3 to 16 feet. Also read: 164-foot tunnel discovered in Israel leaves scientists puzzled New shrimp species Another notable discovery was a new shrimp species, the Mediterranean shrimp, located in a sea cave near Marseille. Distinguished by its bright orange bands and elaborate appendages, it was among several species identified during 13 expeditions across some of the world’s most remote and least-explored ocean regions, along with nine discovery workshops. "This year, Ocean Census has shown what is possible when scientific ambition is matched by global collaboration at scale," Mitsuyuku Unno, executive director of the Nippon Foundation, said in a statement. "Through expeditions reaching polar depths to tropical seas, and the science to turn samples into discoveries, this team is revealing the extraordinary richness of ocean life," he added. Previous research has suggested that up to 90 per cent of ocean species remain undiscovered. The researchers added that documenting the breadth of species living in the oceans is compulsory for policymakers and marine managers to properly protect the ocean. They further noted that the average time between a species' initial discovery and its formal "description" in scientific literature is historically around 13.5 years, placing species vulnerable to extinction before they are even catalogued.

The new species after the discovery include corals, crabs, shrimps, sea urchins and anemones. In addition, some are found living at depths of over four miles beneath the ocean surface.

Scientists discover over 1,100 new ocean species, including mysterious ‘ghost shark’: Details inside

China leads global honey production, supplying over a quarter of the world's total. Turkey ranks second, dominating the pine honey market, followed closely by Iran and India, according to the data released by the World Population Review. Check all the top 7 nations in the list below.

Which nations produce most honey? Top 7 countries leading global production

A vape company is giving people crypto in exchange for smoking weed. Blockchain hardware manufacturer Puffpaw also produces Gudtrip, a cannabis vape pen. It is now offering its consumers a chance to earn Bitcoin while smoking weed. With each vape pen, people can redeem $2-3 worth of bitcoin via a QR code or NFC connection in the linked mobile app. The language on its website reads, “Every hit earns crypto.” The company is facing backlash for basically pushing people into vaping by luring them with the promise of crypto. Following this, it has changed the words on its site and is also claiming that there is no direct reward tied to vaping. The bitcoin reward is offered as a loyalty payment when a new vape pen is activated. Smokers scan a QR code or tap via NFC to connect it to the Gudtrip app, which unlocks the monetary reward. From there, it tracks puff-seconds of usage, and the company says it is purely for personal information and has no monetary reward tied to it. Gudtrip’s vape pen is sold only in California.&nbsp;Users accumulate virtual points, and Gudtrip says that those points exist only for record-keeping, and they cannot be redeemed for cash, products, or any other value. Puffpaw says Gudtrip mixes cannabis, Bitcoin, and artificial intelligence to create a user-powered network. However, reports show that the company said in a promotional video - “Every inhale syncs with your phone and earns users Bitcoin or Gudtrip points in real time. This is the first step toward a smarter cannabis culture.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The marketing gimmick has raised concerns with health researchers questioning the company's action. Experts say offering incentives for frequent use could lead people to make poor choices about their health. They can also trigger anxiety, memory issues, and respiratory problems.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/4million-dollars-vanish-from-bitcoin-wallet-of-dead-tycoon-who-fell-from-his-thailand-apartment-1777449776410">$4million vanish from Bitcoin wallet of dead tycoon who fell from his Thailand apartment</a><h2>Crypto rewards tied to marijuana</h2>Many businesses have used crypto rewards over the years, including in the marijuana industry. One of them was Potcoin, where a marijuana-themed altcoin sponsored Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea in 2017. As soon as he arrived in Pyongyang, the coin's value jumped nearly 97 per cent to more than $0.18. Its overall market capitalisation stood at $40 million. But Potcoin lost more than 99% of its value in late 2017.&nbsp;Gudtrip chose to go with Bitcoin instead of creating its own crypto. However, past reports from Protos indicate that Gudtrip previously said users will be rewarded via a token known as VAPE. Further, DL News reports indicate that Puffpaw told customers at one point in an Xpost that a token would be launched in the future.&nbsp; &nbsp;

In a move that feels like the ultimate California crossover, a new vape pen exclusive to the Golden State is incentivising cannabis use by rewarding consumers with Bitcoin. The company behind it is facing backlash for pushing consumers to make poor health choices.

A vape company is giving people crypto in exchange for smoking weed. Blockchain hardware manufacturer Puffpaw also produces Gudtrip, a cannabis vape pen. It is now offering its consumers a chance to earn Bitcoin while smoking weed. With each vape pen, people can redeem $2-3 worth of bitcoin via a QR code or NFC connection in the linked mobile app. The language on its website reads, “Every hit earns crypto.” The company is facing backlash for basically pushing people into vaping by luring them with the promise of crypto. Following this, it has changed the words on its site and is also claiming that there is no direct reward tied to vaping. The bitcoin reward is offered as a loyalty payment when a new vape pen is activated. Smokers scan a QR code or tap via NFC to connect it to the Gudtrip app, which unlocks the monetary reward. From there, it tracks puff-seconds of usage, and the company says it is purely for personal information and has no monetary reward tied to it. Gudtrip’s vape pen is sold only in California. Users accumulate virtual points, and Gudtrip says that those points exist only for record-keeping, and they cannot be redeemed for cash, products, or any other value. Puffpaw says Gudtrip mixes cannabis, Bitcoin, and artificial intelligence to create a user-powered network. However, reports show that the company said in a promotional video - “Every inhale syncs with your phone and earns users Bitcoin or Gudtrip points in real time. This is the first step toward a smarter cannabis culture.” The marketing gimmick has raised concerns with health researchers questioning the company's action. Experts say offering incentives for frequent use could lead people to make poor choices about their health. They can also trigger anxiety, memory issues, and respiratory problems. Also Read: $4million vanish from Bitcoin wallet of dead tycoon who fell from his Thailand apartment Crypto rewards tied to marijuana Many businesses have used crypto rewards over the years, including in the marijuana industry. One of them was Potcoin, where a marijuana-themed altcoin sponsored Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea in 2017. As soon as he arrived in Pyongyang, the coin's value jumped nearly 97 per cent to more than $0.18. Its overall market capitalisation stood at $40 million. But Potcoin lost more than 99% of its value in late 2017. Gudtrip chose to go with Bitcoin instead of creating its own crypto. However, past reports from Protos indicate that Gudtrip previously said users will be rewarded via a token known as VAPE. Further, DL News reports indicate that Puffpaw told customers at one point in an Xpost that a token would be launched in the future.

In a move that feels like the ultimate California crossover, a new vape pen exclusive to the Golden State is incentivising cannabis use by rewarding consumers with Bitcoin. The company behind it is facing backlash for pushing consumers to make poor health choices.

Smoke marijuana, earn Bitcoin: Company slammed for tying crypto reward to vaping in California

A truck driver tried sneaking in cocaine worth over $8 million in a shipment of underwear and clothing from Kim Kardashian’s “Skims” brand in the United Kingdom. Jakub Jan Konkel, 40, stashed the drugs inside the vehicle, which was carrying 28 pallets of Skims clothing from the Netherlands. The National Crime Agency said that he was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court to 13 years and six months in prison for the crime on Monday. The Skims delivery was legitimate, the police said, and neither of the parties involved in the transaction was involved in the cocaine smuggling.&nbsp;&nbsp;The incident happened last September in northern Poland when Border Force officers stopped Konkel at the Port of Harwich in Essex, England. His truck was x-rayed, which revealed &nbsp;28 pallets of Skims clothing. But the rear trailer doors were carrying 90 packages of cocaine, totalling 198 pounds. They had been modified, with the compartment adapted in the truck’s back doors to hold the drugs. The police uncovered this hidden section on the truck after which the driver was arrested.&nbsp;Investigations showed that Konkel stopped on the journey and to pick up the cocaine. Each of the 90 packages contained one kg of cocaine, with an estimated value of $8 million. During the interview with the NCA, he failed to declare the 16-minute stop he took, which was revealed on his tachograph. The Polish driver initially denied having any knowledge about the cocaine, but later pleaded guilty to drug smuggling. He confessed that he had agreed to smuggle the drugs for 4,500 Euros.&nbsp;Border Force Assistant Director Jason Thorn said in a statement, “This significant interception is testament to the brilliant work of Border Force, depriving criminal networks of millions in profit." The police further said that neither the importer nor the exporter was involved in the drug smuggling.

Kim Kardashian's shipment of Skims underwear in the truck of a Polish driver had additional packages of cocaine. He picked it up on the way from the Netherlands and failed to declare the stop he had made. He was sentenced on Monday (May 18).

A truck driver tried sneaking in cocaine worth over $8 million in a shipment of underwear and clothing from Kim Kardashian’s “Skims” brand in the United Kingdom. Jakub Jan Konkel, 40, stashed the drugs inside the vehicle, which was carrying 28 pallets of Skims clothing from the Netherlands. The National Crime Agency said that he was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court to 13 years and six months in prison for the crime on Monday. The Skims delivery was legitimate, the police said, and neither of the parties involved in the transaction was involved in the cocaine smuggling. The incident happened last September in northern Poland when Border Force officers stopped Konkel at the Port of Harwich in Essex, England. His truck was x-rayed, which revealed 28 pallets of Skims clothing. But the rear trailer doors were carrying 90 packages of cocaine, totalling 198 pounds. They had been modified, with the compartment adapted in the truck’s back doors to hold the drugs. The police uncovered this hidden section on the truck after which the driver was arrested. Investigations showed that Konkel stopped on the journey and to pick up the cocaine. Each of the 90 packages contained one kg of cocaine, with an estimated value of $8 million. During the interview with the NCA, he failed to declare the 16-minute stop he took, which was revealed on his tachograph. The Polish driver initially denied having any knowledge about the cocaine, but later pleaded guilty to drug smuggling. He confessed that he had agreed to smuggle the drugs for 4,500 Euros. Border Force Assistant Director Jason Thorn said in a statement, “This significant interception is testament to the brilliant work of Border Force, depriving criminal networks of millions in profit." The police further said that neither the importer nor the exporter was involved in the drug smuggling.

Kim Kardashian's shipment of Skims underwear in the truck of a Polish driver had additional packages of cocaine. He picked it up on the way from the Netherlands and failed to declare the stop he had made. He was sentenced on Monday (May 18).

Truck driver hid $8mn worth of cocaine in Kim Kardashian's underwear shipment

Florian Tardif, who has released a tell-all book on the French power couple - Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron - says the First Lady has the last say on recruitments for positions at the Elysée. Titled ‘Un Couple (Presque) Parfait — An (Almost) Perfect Couple’, the book is topping bestseller charts. Tardiff told Les Grandes Gueules that the 73-year-old got rid of a female intern in her twenties, because she "used seduction to get what she wanted: a job in the Élysée Palace." The woman has been named ‘Scheherazade’ in the biography. She also removed another female adviser from the palace a few years later, an official reportedly told Tardiff. "There are advisors applying for positions at the Élysée. And in the HR process, the final interview is with the first lady. She’s wary," the political journalist said. He claimed that one time she declared, "Her, she’s not getting in" after getting a look at one of Macron’s advisers’ phones.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/book-claims-brigitte-slapped-macron-after-seeing-messages-from-iranian-actress-on-his-phone-1778734904463">Book claims Brigitte slapped husband Macron after seeing messages from Iranian actress on his phone</a><h2>Macron affair rumours with Iranian actress</h2>Earlier, Tardiff spoke about Macron and his proximity to Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, whom he allegedly addressed as "jolie" (pretty) and "magnifique" (magnificent) in text messages. The writer said that she was the reason for the viral push in the face that the world saw Brigitte delivering Macron on the airplane at the Hanoi airport last year. During a radio interview, Tardiff said she was angry after getting a peek at the messages her husband and Farahani allegedly exchanged. "What happened is that she [Brigitte Macron], saw a message from a well-known figure. An Iranian actress, Golshifteh Farahani," he said. Tardiff described it as a "classic couple's scene". Meanwhile, Macron dismissed the episode as "nothing" at the time and said he was "bickering, or rather joking, with my wife".&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/elysee-calls-reports-fake-news-team-brigitte-says-all-is-well-between-the-macrons-1778773088415/embed&nbsp;Tardiff claims that this is the truth, and he "verified" the incident and everything in his book is based on facts. The writer also said that Macron had a "platonic" relationship with the actress for a few months and sent her "messages that went quite far". He allegedly wrote in one of the messages, "I find you very pretty." Brigitte saw this, which led to a heated argument between the couple. Just as they were supposed to deboard the plane, Macron thought it was over, but apparently, it was not. And so, they had one last tiff, which became a public spectacle, which even President Donald Trump joked about. &nbsp;

Brigitte Macron got young female advisers fired from the Elysée Palace to keep them away from her husband, and vets every candidate during the hiring process. The claim has been made by the author of a new book on the French power couple.

Florian Tardif, who has released a tell-all book on the French power couple - Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron - says the First Lady has the last say on recruitments for positions at the Elysée. Titled ‘Un Couple (Presque) Parfait — An (Almost) Perfect Couple’, the book is topping bestseller charts. Tardiff told Les Grandes Gueules that the 73-year-old got rid of a female intern in her twenties, because she "used seduction to get what she wanted: a job in the Élysée Palace." The woman has been named ‘Scheherazade’ in the biography. She also removed another female adviser from the palace a few years later, an official reportedly told Tardiff. "There are advisors applying for positions at the Élysée. And in the HR process, the final interview is with the first lady. She’s wary," the political journalist said. He claimed that one time she declared, "Her, she’s not getting in" after getting a look at one of Macron’s advisers’ phones. Also Read: Book claims Brigitte slapped husband Macron after seeing messages from Iranian actress on his phone Macron affair rumours with Iranian actress Earlier, Tardiff spoke about Macron and his proximity to Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, whom he allegedly addressed as "jolie" (pretty) and "magnifique" (magnificent) in text messages. The writer said that she was the reason for the viral push in the face that the world saw Brigitte delivering Macron on the airplane at the Hanoi airport last year. During a radio interview, Tardiff said she was angry after getting a peek at the messages her husband and Farahani allegedly exchanged. "What happened is that she [Brigitte Macron], saw a message from a well-known figure. An Iranian actress, Golshifteh Farahani," he said. Tardiff described it as a "classic couple's scene". Meanwhile, Macron dismissed the episode as "nothing" at the time and said he was "bickering, or rather joking, with my wife". https://www.wionews.com/videos/elysee-calls-reports-fake-news-team-brigitte-says-all-is-well-between-the-macrons-1778773088415/embed Tardiff claims that this is the truth, and he "verified" the incident and everything in his book is based on facts. The writer also said that Macron had a "platonic" relationship with the actress for a few months and sent her "messages that went quite far". He allegedly wrote in one of the messages, "I find you very pretty." Brigitte saw this, which led to a heated argument between the couple. Just as they were supposed to deboard the plane, Macron thought it was over, but apparently, it was not. And so, they had one last tiff, which became a public spectacle, which even President Donald Trump joked about.

Brigitte Macron got young female advisers fired from the Elysée Palace to keep them away from her husband, and vets every candidate during the hiring process. The claim has been made by the author of a new book on the French power couple.

Brigitte Macron hires and fires? Book claims she vets staff, removed a 'seductive' intern in her 20s

Artificial Intelligence has become a hot topic at commencement speeches in America this year, and for exactly what you think. Students have been openly showing their displeasure with AI amid concerns that they are going to be left jobless because of it. CEOs across the world have been pushing for the use of AI, and clearly, students who are stepping into the world are not happy. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed when he mentioned AI at the commencement address at the University of Arizona on Sunday. While speaking to as many as 10,000, he hit a nerve when he broached the topic that has left everyone in a tizzy. Schmidt acknowledged that AI could take away the future of those entering the workforce. As soon as he brought it up, students started jeering and booing. "I know what many of you are feeling about that. I can hear you. There is a fear. There is a fear in your generation that the future has already been written, that the machines are coming, that the jobs are evaporating, that the climate is breaking, that politics are fractured, and that you are inheriting a mess that you did not create.”<h2>Gloria Caulfield received booed at University of Central Florida for calling AI next Industrial Revolution</h2>He then told students that they would "help shape artificial intelligence". This is the second time in days that a speaker has received a similar response as soon as the topic of AI was brought up. Both times, it was clearly unplanned. At the University of Central Florida, Gloria Caulfield, a real estate executive, said, "The rise of artificial intelligence is the next Industrial Revolution", and no one in the crowd was happy. Students started booing Gloria, and she was taken aback. “Woop, what happened? OK, I struck a chord." She did not let it stop her from praising AI, as she added, "We’ve got a bipolar topic here, I see. AI capabilities are in the palm of our hands."&nbsp;<h2>Jensen Huang's AI number at Carnegie Mellon</h2>NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang spoke at Carnegie Mellon University recently and stated that AI will be a net positive for humanity and there’s no better time to “begin your life’s work” than now. He said this when companies freeze hirings and firing staff to push AI at workplace. “AI is not likely to replace you, but someone using AI better than you might," he said. While he was not booed for bringing it up, a viral video on social media from before his speech shows a group of students betting on the number of times Huang would mention AI. While several people gave a number, the one who said "37" won, as that was how many times Huang talked about AI. &nbsp;

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed when he talked about artificial intelligence at the commencement speech at the University of Arizona. This is the second time in days a speaker was dissed by the crowd for praising AI. 

Artificial Intelligence has become a hot topic at commencement speeches in America this year, and for exactly what you think. Students have been openly showing their displeasure with AI amid concerns that they are going to be left jobless because of it. CEOs across the world have been pushing for the use of AI, and clearly, students who are stepping into the world are not happy. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed when he mentioned AI at the commencement address at the University of Arizona on Sunday. While speaking to as many as 10,000, he hit a nerve when he broached the topic that has left everyone in a tizzy. Schmidt acknowledged that AI could take away the future of those entering the workforce. As soon as he brought it up, students started jeering and booing. "I know what many of you are feeling about that. I can hear you. There is a fear. There is a fear in your generation that the future has already been written, that the machines are coming, that the jobs are evaporating, that the climate is breaking, that politics are fractured, and that you are inheriting a mess that you did not create.” Gloria Caulfield received booed at University of Central Florida for calling AI next Industrial Revolution He then told students that they would "help shape artificial intelligence". This is the second time in days that a speaker has received a similar response as soon as the topic of AI was brought up. Both times, it was clearly unplanned. At the University of Central Florida, Gloria Caulfield, a real estate executive, said, "The rise of artificial intelligence is the next Industrial Revolution", and no one in the crowd was happy. Students started booing Gloria, and she was taken aback. “Woop, what happened? OK, I struck a chord." She did not let it stop her from praising AI, as she added, "We’ve got a bipolar topic here, I see. AI capabilities are in the palm of our hands." Jensen Huang's AI number at Carnegie Mellon NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang spoke at Carnegie Mellon University recently and stated that AI will be a net positive for humanity and there’s no better time to “begin your life’s work” than now. He said this when companies freeze hirings and firing staff to push AI at workplace. “AI is not likely to replace you, but someone using AI better than you might," he said. While he was not booed for bringing it up, a viral video on social media from before his speech shows a group of students betting on the number of times Huang would mention AI. While several people gave a number, the one who said "37" won, as that was how many times Huang talked about AI.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed when he talked about artificial intelligence at the commencement speech at the University of Arizona. This is the second time in days a speaker was dissed by the crowd for praising AI.&nbsp;

Students boo former Google CEO for talking about AI, second incident in a week - 'There is a fear...'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems to be impressed with China's manufacturing prowess after he visited Beijing along with US President Donald Trump. Musk's appreciation of China's development is reflected in his social media post of the biggest train station on the top of a mountain covering 475,200 m².&nbsp;In a post on X, Elon Musk shared a video of the Chongqing East Station, which is built near Beijing. The clip shows the aerial view and interior views of the structure, claiming in the voiceover that the station was built in 38 months with the help of more than 14,0000 workers.&nbsp;China's massive $7.8 billion high-speed rail megaproject now stands as the largest railway hub in the world as it spans an immense 1.22 million square metres. The megaproject features a distinct 16,500-tonne steel tube truss roof. Engineers utilised a unique sliding assembly method, choosing to build the entire 16,500-tonne roof on the ground first before hydraulically sliding it 57 metres upward into its final position.&nbsp;Supporting this massive roof are 41-metre tree-shaped "Huangjue" columns. These branching steel structures are modelled after the local Huangjue tree and are specifically designed for earthquake resistance. Once the roof was elevated, workers executed the complex installation of stainless steel cladding at a height of 57 metres directly above the mountain slope.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-instagram-is-for-girls-elon-musk-sparks-row-with-his-viral-remark-netizens-call-it-sexist-1779006882310">‘Instagram is for girls’: Elon Musk sparks row with his viral remark, netizens call it ‘sexist’</a><h3>A new global transit hub</h3>With its completion, Chongqing East Station takes the title of the largest railway hub in the world. The mega-station is built to anchor a vast high-speed rail network, seamlessly connecting Southwest China to 14 major cities across the country.&nbsp;The project was considered the first major infrastructure project of the new area, created to accommodate non-essential functions of Beijing and strengthen regional integration between Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei. The station is part of the Beijing-Xiong’an intercity railway, with about 91 km to 92.79 km in length, and was designed for a maximum speed of 350 km/h.&nbsp;With the operation, the journey between Beijing and Xiong’an has been reduced to about 50 minutes. The travel between Xiong’an and Beijing Daxing International Airport now takes about 19 minutes.<h3>Musk's Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai</h3>Interestingly, Elon Musk built his largest factory outside of the United States in China, which officially completed its initial phase of construction and opened in December 2019. The plant broke ground in January 2019, taking just under a year, a record-breaking 168 working days, to go from raw permits to a finished, operational manufacturing facility.The Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai (often referred to as Gigafactory 3) is a massive $2 billion facility capable of producing around 1 million electric vehicles annually.

The megaproject features a distinct 16,500-tonne steel tube truss roof. Engineers utilised a unique sliding assembly method, choosing to build the entire 16,500-tonne roof on the ground first before hydraulically sliding it 57 metres upward into its final position.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems to be impressed with China's manufacturing prowess after he visited Beijing along with US President Donald Trump. Musk's appreciation of China's development is reflected in his social media post of the biggest train station on the top of a mountain covering 475,200 m². In a post on X, Elon Musk shared a video of the Chongqing East Station, which is built near Beijing. The clip shows the aerial view and interior views of the structure, claiming in the voiceover that the station was built in 38 months with the help of more than 14,0000 workers. China's massive $7.8 billion high-speed rail megaproject now stands as the largest railway hub in the world as it spans an immense 1.22 million square metres. The megaproject features a distinct 16,500-tonne steel tube truss roof. Engineers utilised a unique sliding assembly method, choosing to build the entire 16,500-tonne roof on the ground first before hydraulically sliding it 57 metres upward into its final position. Supporting this massive roof are 41-metre tree-shaped "Huangjue" columns. These branching steel structures are modelled after the local Huangjue tree and are specifically designed for earthquake resistance. Once the roof was elevated, workers executed the complex installation of stainless steel cladding at a height of 57 metres directly above the mountain slope. Also read: ‘Instagram is for girls’: Elon Musk sparks row with his viral remark, netizens call it ‘sexist’ A new global transit hub With its completion, Chongqing East Station takes the title of the largest railway hub in the world. The mega-station is built to anchor a vast high-speed rail network, seamlessly connecting Southwest China to 14 major cities across the country. The project was considered the first major infrastructure project of the new area, created to accommodate non-essential functions of Beijing and strengthen regional integration between Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei. The station is part of the Beijing-Xiong’an intercity railway, with about 91 km to 92.79 km in length, and was designed for a maximum speed of 350 km/h. With the operation, the journey between Beijing and Xiong’an has been reduced to about 50 minutes. The travel between Xiong’an and Beijing Daxing International Airport now takes about 19 minutes. Musk's Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai Interestingly, Elon Musk built his largest factory outside of the United States in China, which officially completed its initial phase of construction and opened in December 2019. The plant broke ground in January 2019, taking just under a year, a record-breaking 168 working days, to go from raw permits to a finished, operational manufacturing facility. The Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai (often referred to as Gigafactory 3) is a massive $2 billion facility capable of producing around 1 million electric vehicles annually.

The megaproject features a distinct 16,500-tonne steel tube truss roof. Engineers utilised a unique sliding assembly method, choosing to build the entire 16,500-tonne roof on the ground first before hydraulically sliding it 57 metres upward into its final position.

Stunned by China’s engineering marvel? Elon Musk shares post of world’s biggest train station built near Beijing in 2 years

A large underground tunnel has been uncovered in Israel,&nbsp;creating a new mystery for archaeologists who are trying to determine who made it, when and for what purposes. Carved directly into bedrock, it was discovered during excavations near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel in Jerusalem carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority for a residential neighbourhood to be built by the Israel Lands Authority. Officials want to keep the tunnel and make it a part of a future archaeological park in the upcoming residential area. The tunnel first appeared like a natural cavity, but slowly started getting bigger as work progressed. The tunnel stretches around 164 feet through the rock, but its full length has not yet been ascertained since some portions are blocked. Excavations in some parts of the tunnel show that it is 16 feet high and about 10 feet wide.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/antarctic-cosmic-dust-proves-earth-has-been-traversing-through-supernova-debris-for-80-000-years-1778588358806">Antarctic cosmic dust proves Earth has been traversing through supernova debris for 80,000 years</a>&nbsp;A staircase cut into the stone led to the entrance of the tunnel. The surfaces are smooth with regular shapes, indicating the makers started a planned project, but it seems like they did not finish. Speculating on the purpose of the tunnel, archaeologists have come up with several possibilities. First, is that it was a water system designed to reach an underground spring. However, no underwater source in the area was found, and there is no evidence of standing or flowing water either. Besides, the absence of plaster used to prevent leakage further led to this purpose being dismissed.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-discover-prehistoric-humans-built-artificial-islands-5-000-years-ago-1778655557760">Scientists discover prehistoric humans built artificial islands 5,000 years ago</a>&nbsp;Archaeologists then checked the theory that it could have served an agricultural or industrial function, but the tunnel is too large for this field. Currently, the researchers believe that the tunnel was built for quarrying activity. The builders were possibly trying to reach a chalk layer, which could produce lime or extract building material. A vertical shaft carved into the ceiling hints at the possibility being real since such openings are often made to provide ventilation in underground work areas.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/ancient-mountain-range-ran-through-india-and-antarctica-150-million-years-ago-1779099301643">Ancient mountain range ran through India and Antarctica 150 million years ago</a><h2>Incomplete structure?</h2>However, amid all these theories, it is possible that the tunnel was not completed for its intended purpose, which means it is almost impossible to determine its true nature. Researchers are also finding it difficult to set an exact age for the structure since no pottery fragments, tools, coins, or organic remains were found inside the tunnel. Another intriguing aspect is that the tunnel lies only a few hundred meters from two important archaeological sites, both linked to the Iron Age. One is a building in the Arnona neighbourhood, the second is Tel Ramat Rachel.&nbsp;

Archaeologists unearthed a huge tunnel in Jerusalem while excavating near the Kibbutz Ramat Rachel area to build a new neighbourhood. The structure has left them puzzled, as the makers have not left behind any clues about its purpose.

A large underground tunnel has been uncovered in Israel, creating a new mystery for archaeologists who are trying to determine who made it, when and for what purposes. Carved directly into bedrock, it was discovered during excavations near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel in Jerusalem carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority for a residential neighbourhood to be built by the Israel Lands Authority. Officials want to keep the tunnel and make it a part of a future archaeological park in the upcoming residential area. The tunnel first appeared like a natural cavity, but slowly started getting bigger as work progressed. The tunnel stretches around 164 feet through the rock, but its full length has not yet been ascertained since some portions are blocked. Excavations in some parts of the tunnel show that it is 16 feet high and about 10 feet wide. Also Read: Antarctic cosmic dust proves Earth has been traversing through supernova debris for 80,000 years A staircase cut into the stone led to the entrance of the tunnel. The surfaces are smooth with regular shapes, indicating the makers started a planned project, but it seems like they did not finish. Speculating on the purpose of the tunnel, archaeologists have come up with several possibilities. First, is that it was a water system designed to reach an underground spring. However, no underwater source in the area was found, and there is no evidence of standing or flowing water either. Besides, the absence of plaster used to prevent leakage further led to this purpose being dismissed. Also Read: Scientists discover prehistoric humans built artificial islands 5,000 years ago Archaeologists then checked the theory that it could have served an agricultural or industrial function, but the tunnel is too large for this field. Currently, the researchers believe that the tunnel was built for quarrying activity. The builders were possibly trying to reach a chalk layer, which could produce lime or extract building material. A vertical shaft carved into the ceiling hints at the possibility being real since such openings are often made to provide ventilation in underground work areas. Also Read: Ancient mountain range ran through India and Antarctica 150 million years ago Incomplete structure? However, amid all these theories, it is possible that the tunnel was not completed for its intended purpose, which means it is almost impossible to determine its true nature. Researchers are also finding it difficult to set an exact age for the structure since no pottery fragments, tools, coins, or organic remains were found inside the tunnel. Another intriguing aspect is that the tunnel lies only a few hundred meters from two important archaeological sites, both linked to the Iron Age. One is a building in the Arnona neighbourhood, the second is Tel Ramat Rachel.

Archaeologists unearthed a huge tunnel in Jerusalem while excavating near the Kibbutz Ramat Rachel area to build a new neighbourhood. The structure has left them puzzled, as the makers have not left behind any clues about its purpose.

164-foot tunnel discovered in Israel leaves scientists puzzled

Pets are having the time of their lives in the United States, where a new category of premium pet care — the “dog nanny” or “dog governess” — is rapidly expanding. American domestic staffing agencies have recorded a major increase in demand. Household Staffing, &nbsp;an American domestic placement agency, told The Times that requests for dog nannies have roughly tripled in the past year. Dog nanny positions are now among the agency’s highest-response listings. Dog nannies are the same as dog-sitters. The latter typically provide short daily visits and walks, and dog nannies often work 40–50 hours per week. In some cases, they live there full-time and remain in homes during the owner's absences. They also manage highly structured pet routines, and some of them even possess veterinary or professional animal-care training. In fact, recruitment for elite dog nannies can be compared to hiring childcare professionals.<h2>Which parts of United States are dog nannies most in demand?</h2>However, it is a service only the elite demand, and it is concentrated in affluent US regions including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Hamptons, South Florida and parts of California. The trend is heavily associated with wealthy pet owners who increasingly treat pets as family members or surrogate children. A specialised luxury pet-care ecosystem has taken off in the Hamptons, where trainers prepare dogs for yachts, helicopters and private jets. Household staff and caregivers are trained in animal handling. Privacy and discretion are highly valued in hiring, leading recruiters to source candidates through trusted personal networks rather than public agencies.<h2>Salaries of dog nannies</h2>Salaries for dog nannies are notably high, with full-time dog nannies earning approximately $40–$50 per hour. The live-in ones can earn $500–$800 per day. Some of these positions come with employee benefits as given in major corporate companies.&nbsp;The dog nanny trend is also taking off in the UK. In 2023, a London-based billionaire family advertised a live-in dog nanny role paying £100,000 annually. This was way more than a typical UK salary, which remains closer to £50,000 annually. Experts say that the growth in the industry is also influenced by post-pandemic behavioural shifts. Pet ownership surged during COVID-19 lockdowns, and being in close quarters at all times led the owners to become more emotionally attached to their pets. So traditional boarding kennels and app-based pet services are increasingly viewed as insufficient by affluent owners.&nbsp;The broader implication is the emergence of luxury pet caregiving as a distinct professional service sector within domestic staffing and high-net-worth household management. &nbsp;

Dog nannies are different from dog sitters. They not only take the dogs for walks and feed them, but also stay with the pet for 8-10 hours, sometimes even being hired full-time. The industry has soared in affluent areas like Manhattan, the Hamptons and parts of California.

Pets are having the time of their lives in the United States, where a new category of premium pet care — the “dog nanny” or “dog governess” — is rapidly expanding. American domestic staffing agencies have recorded a major increase in demand. Household Staffing, an American domestic placement agency, told The Times that requests for dog nannies have roughly tripled in the past year. Dog nanny positions are now among the agency’s highest-response listings. Dog nannies are the same as dog-sitters. The latter typically provide short daily visits and walks, and dog nannies often work 40–50 hours per week. In some cases, they live there full-time and remain in homes during the owner's absences. They also manage highly structured pet routines, and some of them even possess veterinary or professional animal-care training. In fact, recruitment for elite dog nannies can be compared to hiring childcare professionals. Which parts of United States are dog nannies most in demand? However, it is a service only the elite demand, and it is concentrated in affluent US regions including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Hamptons, South Florida and parts of California. The trend is heavily associated with wealthy pet owners who increasingly treat pets as family members or surrogate children. A specialised luxury pet-care ecosystem has taken off in the Hamptons, where trainers prepare dogs for yachts, helicopters and private jets. Household staff and caregivers are trained in animal handling. Privacy and discretion are highly valued in hiring, leading recruiters to source candidates through trusted personal networks rather than public agencies. Salaries of dog nannies Salaries for dog nannies are notably high, with full-time dog nannies earning approximately $40–$50 per hour. The live-in ones can earn $500–$800 per day. Some of these positions come with employee benefits as given in major corporate companies. The dog nanny trend is also taking off in the UK. In 2023, a London-based billionaire family advertised a live-in dog nanny role paying £100,000 annually. This was way more than a typical UK salary, which remains closer to £50,000 annually. Experts say that the growth in the industry is also influenced by post-pandemic behavioural shifts. Pet ownership surged during COVID-19 lockdowns, and being in close quarters at all times led the owners to become more emotionally attached to their pets. So traditional boarding kennels and app-based pet services are increasingly viewed as insufficient by affluent owners. The broader implication is the emergence of luxury pet caregiving as a distinct professional service sector within domestic staffing and high-net-worth household management.

Dog nannies are different from dog sitters. They not only take the dogs for walks and feed them, but also stay with the pet for 8-10 hours, sometimes even being hired full-time. The industry has soared in affluent areas like Manhattan, the Hamptons and parts of California.

Dog nannies can make $288,000 a year in the US. Here is what you should know

The father and brother of a 33-year-old woman who was found dead at her husband's residence in Bhopal have accused him and his family of allegedly using their “influence and connections” to obstruct justice. The victim, identified as Twisha Sharma, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the home of her husband, Samarth Singh, in Bhopal on May 12. Samarth, a lawyer, had reportedly met her through a dating app in 2024, and the two got married in December 2025. Twisha Sharma, a former Miss Pune, was originally from Noida in Uttar Pradesh and she was two months pregnant. Speaking to NDTV, Twisha's father, Navnidhi Sharma, and her cousin, Ashish Sharma, stated that they have been struggling for justice and running from pillar to post in Bhopal since receiving the news of her death and arriving in the Madhya Pradesh capital. "The moment we realised that our daughter had died, the moment we got the call that she is no more, the three words that were spoken to us, we immediately started from Delhi, from Ajmer, the family came here. And after coming here, all we are seeing, all we have witnessed is horror," Ashish Sharma said. "When we saw the body of my sister, the injuries that she was carrying, the continuous denial in admitting the crime, the repeated and continuous approach of the police to not get the FIR registered, the continuous struggle that we had, the entire family running from pillar to post, sometimes sitting in one thana, sometimes in the other thana, the women's commission, the mahila thana, the Human Rights Commission, the office of the commissioner of the police, we were made to run from pillar to post," the cousin said. Twisha's cousin accused that the FIR was registered after three days at 2.30 am on May 15, "that too in a very shoddy manner". She also alleged that the grant of bail went almost uncontested.&nbsp;"Thereafter, the proceedings conducted under undue pressure in the chamber of the judiciary, the family heckled outside the chamber. What makes the courts getting changed, not once, not twice, thrice, even the fourth time from 9.30 am to 5 in the evening, the courts are getting changed. There must be some certain reason behind it. What was the reason? Have we committed any crime? That a mob of people was just outside the chamber of the justice heckling us, pinching the female members of the family. They commented on the grieving mother that daughters are killing themselves for the sake of money, for extracting money thereafter. It was only when the Indian Army came for our rescue, when we were cordoned, that we felt protected. And more importantly, and beyond our imaginations, the bail was granted," Ashish Sharma said.&nbsp;When asked whether Twisha Sharma had shared any information related her situation, her father Navnidhi Sharma responded that his daughter "gave indications several times" stating that she was not happy and was in some kind of trouble.&nbsp;"As a father, I know that a daughter would only go to him for help when in an extreme situation. She had given indications many times that 'papa, if it does not work out here, I want to come back. I don't want to live with them.' I told her that sometimes wrong decisions happen, and you can come back whenever you want. She had already booked her ticket, but they got it cancelled by force. We had also booked tickets to go to her and bring her back. Those were also cancelled," Navnidhi Sharma said.&nbsp;Navnidhi Sharma alleged that his daughter’s death was a case of brutal murder and claimed that the accused family was using its influence to obstruct the investigation. He further alleged that a close relative of the family is Justice Satyendra Singh, questioning who would stand up against such influence. He claimed he had insisted on a postmortem examination of his daughter’s body, but alleged attempts were made to pressure him into taking the body for the funeral to conceal the truth. He also accused authorities of delaying the process by asking him to seek judicial permission after initially clearing the postmortem.&nbsp;"We have lost all hope of getting justice. The Lokayukta is their relative. Many of their people are in the administration. Don't think we will get any help... The police come under the judiciary. It is the judiciary who gives justice. Who will then go against the Lokayukta who has a lot of power? What happens in a situation when the Lokyukta is also linked to a case like this?" Navnidhi Sharma said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, police have constituted a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of dowry harassment against Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, and her father-in-law, Giribala Singh. Assistant Commissioner of Police Rajnish Kashyap, who is leading the SIT, told PTI that efforts have been stepped up to locate and arrest Samarth Singh, who has been booked along with Giribala Singh under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to dowry death and harassment. Officials said multiple police teams have been deployed to trace him.<h3>Family demands fresh postmortem</h3>According to the family, Twisha Sharma’s body bore injury marks on her hands and ears, raising suspicions of murder and possible destruction of evidence. They also alleged that the case was being portrayed as a suicide despite several unresolved questions. Meanwhile, a local court has granted anticipatory bail to Giribala Singh, while the hearing on Samarth Singh’s anticipatory bail plea is scheduled for May 18.&nbsp;Katara Hills police station in-charge Sunil Dubey said efforts are ongoing to arrest Samarth Singh and that police will challenge the bail granted to Giribala Singh while continuing legal proceedings in the case. He also said that if the family continues to refuse to accept the body despite court procedures, authorities would proceed with the cremation in accordance with legal norms.&nbsp;The family’s protest outside the chief minister’s residence, its demand for a fresh postmortem at AIIMS Delhi, and its refusal to perform the last rites have once again brought attention to the allegations, the investigation, and the pending legal proceedings. Adding to the mystery is a message Twisha reportedly sent to a friend before her death, saying, “I am trapped.”&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistani-lashkar-terrorist-infiltrates-to-set-up-sleeper-cells-gets-hair-transplant-done-in-srinagar-1779029058588"> Pakistani Lashkar terrorist infiltrates to set up sleeper cells, gets hair transplant done in Srinagar</a>

Navnidhi Sharma alleged that his daughter’s death was a case of brutal murder and claimed that the accused family was using its influence to obstruct the investigation using their power.

The father and brother of a 33-year-old woman who was found dead at her husband's residence in Bhopal have accused him and his family of allegedly using their “influence and connections” to obstruct justice. The victim, identified as Twisha Sharma, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the home of her husband, Samarth Singh, in Bhopal on May 12. Samarth, a lawyer, had reportedly met her through a dating app in 2024, and the two got married in December 2025. Twisha Sharma, a former Miss Pune, was originally from Noida in Uttar Pradesh and she was two months pregnant. Speaking to NDTV, Twisha's father, Navnidhi Sharma, and her cousin, Ashish Sharma, stated that they have been struggling for justice and running from pillar to post in Bhopal since receiving the news of her death and arriving in the Madhya Pradesh capital. "The moment we realised that our daughter had died, the moment we got the call that she is no more, the three words that were spoken to us, we immediately started from Delhi, from Ajmer, the family came here. And after coming here, all we are seeing, all we have witnessed is horror," Ashish Sharma said. "When we saw the body of my sister, the injuries that she was carrying, the continuous denial in admitting the crime, the repeated and continuous approach of the police to not get the FIR registered, the continuous struggle that we had, the entire family running from pillar to post, sometimes sitting in one thana, sometimes in the other thana, the women's commission, the mahila thana, the Human Rights Commission, the office of the commissioner of the police, we were made to run from pillar to post," the cousin said. Twisha's cousin accused that the FIR was registered after three days at 2.30 am on May 15, "that too in a very shoddy manner". She also alleged that the grant of bail went almost uncontested. "Thereafter, the proceedings conducted under undue pressure in the chamber of the judiciary, the family heckled outside the chamber. What makes the courts getting changed, not once, not twice, thrice, even the fourth time from 9.30 am to 5 in the evening, the courts are getting changed. There must be some certain reason behind it. What was the reason? Have we committed any crime? That a mob of people was just outside the chamber of the justice heckling us, pinching the female members of the family. They commented on the grieving mother that daughters are killing themselves for the sake of money, for extracting money thereafter. It was only when the Indian Army came for our rescue, when we were cordoned, that we felt protected. And more importantly, and beyond our imaginations, the bail was granted," Ashish Sharma said. When asked whether Twisha Sharma had shared any information related her situation, her father Navnidhi Sharma responded that his daughter "gave indications several times" stating that she was not happy and was in some kind of trouble. "As a father, I know that a daughter would only go to him for help when in an extreme situation. She had given indications many times that 'papa, if it does not work out here, I want to come back. I don't want to live with them.' I told her that sometimes wrong decisions happen, and you can come back whenever you want. She had already booked her ticket, but they got it cancelled by force. We had also booked tickets to go to her and bring her back. Those were also cancelled," Navnidhi Sharma said. Navnidhi Sharma alleged that his daughter’s death was a case of brutal murder and claimed that the accused family was using its influence to obstruct the investigation. He further alleged that a close relative of the family is Justice Satyendra Singh, questioning who would stand up against such influence. He claimed he had insisted on a postmortem examination of his daughter’s body, but alleged attempts were made to pressure him into taking the body for the funeral to conceal the truth. He also accused authorities of delaying the process by asking him to seek judicial permission after initially clearing the postmortem. "We have lost all hope of getting justice. The Lokayukta is their relative. Many of their people are in the administration. Don't think we will get any help... The police come under the judiciary. It is the judiciary who gives justice. Who will then go against the Lokayukta who has a lot of power? What happens in a situation when the Lokyukta is also linked to a case like this?" Navnidhi Sharma said. Meanwhile, police have constituted a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of dowry harassment against Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, and her father-in-law, Giribala Singh. Assistant Commissioner of Police Rajnish Kashyap, who is leading the SIT, told PTI that efforts have been stepped up to locate and arrest Samarth Singh, who has been booked along with Giribala Singh under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to dowry death and harassment. Officials said multiple police teams have been deployed to trace him. Family demands fresh postmortem According to the family, Twisha Sharma’s body bore injury marks on her hands and ears, raising suspicions of murder and possible destruction of evidence. They also alleged that the case was being portrayed as a suicide despite several unresolved questions. Meanwhile, a local court has granted anticipatory bail to Giribala Singh, while the hearing on Samarth Singh’s anticipatory bail plea is scheduled for May 18. Katara Hills police station in-charge Sunil Dubey said efforts are ongoing to arrest Samarth Singh and that police will challenge the bail granted to Giribala Singh while continuing legal proceedings in the case. He also said that if the family continues to refuse to accept the body despite court procedures, authorities would proceed with the cremation in accordance with legal norms. The family’s protest outside the chief minister’s residence, its demand for a fresh postmortem at AIIMS Delhi, and its refusal to perform the last rites have once again brought attention to the allegations, the investigation, and the pending legal proceedings. Adding to the mystery is a message Twisha reportedly sent to a friend before her death, saying, “I am trapped.” Also read: Pakistani Lashkar terrorist infiltrates to set up sleeper cells, gets hair transplant done in Srinagar

Navnidhi Sharma alleged that his daughter’s death was a case of brutal murder and claimed that the accused family was using its influence to obstruct the investigation using their power.

Bhopal dowry death case: Woman's family accuses husband’s kin of using influence to obstruct justice, seek fresh probe

US President Donald Trump posted a bunch of AI-generated photos about aliens and wars in space on Truth Social on Sunday night. One of the photos shows Trump walking with a captured alien in chains. The alien simply looks like a naked human with a large head of a strange creature. Another photo shows Trump sitting on a desk with a kill switch, with asteroids and lasers crashing into each other. A third photo depicts satellites in space shooting at each other, with the Space Force logo and the American flag also visible, as Trump sits on a round sci-fi desk. Trump has been peddling the alien theory for weeks now, and even ordered the Pentagon to release all files linked to UFOs and extraterrestrial sightings on Earth. The first batch was made public on May 8. Over 160 files were out in the first chunk, which included 82 documents from the Department of War, 56 from the FBI, 12 from NASA, and 8 from the State Department. There are 28 videos and 14 images as well.<h2>Trump walks with an alien</h2>

<h2>Memes and hilarious reactions to Trump's photo with an alien</h2>&nbsp;Netizens were visibly amused and even angry with the photo. One of them wrote, “The alien's abs are out of this world, that's for sure.” Another wrote, “And his doctor said he had the highest IQ ever seen. Go figure!” One comment read, “Perhaps the aliens can help open the strait he closed?!” Another user wrote, “Anything to distract from the Epstein files and his war in Iran.” &nbsp;<h2>Donald Trump, aliens and UFO Files</h2>Speculations are rife that Trump has a speech prepared on extraterrestrials being real. Some reports state that this has been confirmed by sources close to the president. Just two days before the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/next-set-of-ufo-files-pastors-say-translucent-beings-and-alien-abductions-part-of-new-tranche-1779079606403">UFO Files</a> were released, the American president told reporters, "I think some of it’s going to be very interesting to people." It started on February 19, 2026, when he ordered Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and other agency heads on social media to begin identifying and declassifying records. He said that the people deserve transparency and truth. Trump said, “Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs)...”&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Space Force is another area Trump regularly talks about, and posted AI photos linked to the agency. It was established during Donald Trump's first term in December 2019. It became an active tactical asset during the ongoing military conflict with Iran. In May 2026, Trump said that the Space Force is being actively used to monitor Iran's subterranean nuclear stockpiles and enriched uranium locations. According to top commanders, Space Force operations (such as Epic Fury) laid the critical foundation for early tactical strikes on Iran.

Donald Trump posted a photo of himself walking with an alien. The extraterrestrial in the AI photo is taller than Trump with a six-pack that triggered instant chuckles on the internet. Trump has been pushing ahead with the release of UFO Files and is believed to even have a speech prepared.

US President Donald Trump posted a bunch of AI-generated photos about aliens and wars in space on Truth Social on Sunday night. One of the photos shows Trump walking with a captured alien in chains. The alien simply looks like a naked human with a large head of a strange creature. Another photo shows Trump sitting on a desk with a kill switch, with asteroids and lasers crashing into each other. A third photo depicts satellites in space shooting at each other, with the Space Force logo and the American flag also visible, as Trump sits on a round sci-fi desk. Trump has been peddling the alien theory for weeks now, and even ordered the Pentagon to release all files linked to UFOs and extraterrestrial sightings on Earth. The first batch was made public on May 8. Over 160 files were out in the first chunk, which included 82 documents from the Department of War, 56 from the FBI, 12 from NASA, and 8 from the State Department. There are 28 videos and 14 images as well. Trump walks with an alien

Donald Trump posted a photo of himself walking with an alien. The extraterrestrial in the AI photo is taller than Trump with a six-pack that triggered instant chuckles on the internet. Trump has been pushing ahead with the release of UFO Files and is believed to even have a speech prepared.

Trump posts photo of himself walking with an alien, hilarious reactions follow - 'The alien's abs...'

A leaked Pakistani diplomatic cable has reignited controversy over the removal of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, with supporters claiming the secret document backs long-standing allegations of US involvement in his ouster.&nbsp;Investigative outlet Drop Site published what it described as the original classified “cypher” that Khan had repeatedly cited as evidence of a foreign conspiracy against his government. The document, identified as cable I-0678, details a meeting between Pakistan’s then ambassador to Washington and senior US State Department official Donald Lu shortly before Khan was removed through a no-confidence vote in April 2022.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-israel-trying-to-pit-muslim-nations-against-one-another-says-president-masoud-pezeshkian-1779035524085">US and Israel trying to pit Muslim nations against one another, says Pezeshkian</a>&nbsp;According to the leaked cable, Lu suggested ties between Islamabad and Washington could improve if Khan were removed through the parliamentary process. The document also reportedly warned that Pakistan risked “isolation” from the US and Europe if Khan were to survive the vote.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨BREAKING: For the first time, the original Pakistani cypher — cable I-0678, the document that triggered the removal of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan — is being released in full by Drop Site. <a href="https://t.co/nlX8uZCQRX">https://t.co/nlX8uZCQRX</a> <a href="https://t.co/SYskivzAK9">pic.twitter.com/SYskivzAK9</a>&mdash; Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/DropSiteNews/status/2056088593047629986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Khan, a former cricket star turned politician, had long alleged that Washington worked behind the scenes to engineer regime change because of his independent foreign policy stance and reluctance to fully align with the US position against Russia and China. America repeatedly denied the accusations, insisting there was “no truth” to the claims and stating that Khan had never produced evidence proving foreign involvement.&nbsp;The leaked cable is now being viewed by Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and his supporters as the strongest public evidence yet supporting allegations of foreign pressure in Pakistan’s politics.<h2>'All will be forgiven'</h2>Particular attention has focused on the phrase “all will be forgiven”, allegedly used during the conversation detailed in the cable. Supporters of Khan claim the remark implied that improved US-Pakistan relations would follow his removal and subsequent imprisonment.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-and-norway-set-to-launch-green-strategic-partnership-says-ambassador-may-elin-stener-1779038925657">India, Norway set to launch Green Strategic Partnership: Envoy May-Elin Stener</a>&nbsp;Khan had also accused Pakistan’s major dynastic parties, Pakistan Muslim League-N and Pakistan Peoples Party, of collaborating with foreign powers to topple his government. Both parties rejected the allegations, maintaining that Khan’s removal was constitutional and driven by domestic political failures.&nbsp;The April 2022 no-confidence vote marked the first time a Pakistani prime minister had been removed through such a parliamentary process. A year later, Khan was convicted in a corruption case and jailed. He has remained incarcerated since.

A leaked Pakistani diplomatic cable, “cypher I-0678,” alleges US official Donald Lu pressured Pakistan to remove Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022, threatening isolation or promising forgiveness if ousted.

A leaked Pakistani diplomatic cable has reignited controversy over the removal of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, with supporters claiming the secret document backs long-standing allegations of US involvement in his ouster. Investigative outlet Drop Site published what it described as the original classified “cypher” that Khan had repeatedly cited as evidence of a foreign conspiracy against his government. The document, identified as cable I-0678, details a meeting between Pakistan’s then ambassador to Washington and senior US State Department official Donald Lu shortly before Khan was removed through a no-confidence vote in April 2022. Also read: US and Israel trying to pit Muslim nations against one another, says Pezeshkian According to the leaked cable, Lu suggested ties between Islamabad and Washington could improve if Khan were removed through the parliamentary process. The document also reportedly warned that Pakistan risked “isolation” from the US and Europe if Khan were to survive the vote.

A leaked Pakistani diplomatic cable, “cypher I-0678,” alleges US official Donald Lu pressured Pakistan to remove Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022, threatening isolation or promising forgiveness if ousted.

‘All will be forgiven’? SECRET document claims US involvement in Imran Khan’s ouster as Pak PM. The mystery of cypher - cable I-0678

Elon Musk has sparked a row after making a remark on social media suggesting that "Instagram is for girls" while mocking men who share their profiles with him. Musk's statement on X came in response to a viral discussion about social media habits and evolving online trends. The post centred on how people’s digital behaviour can often reflect different phases of their lives. The discussion highlighted common Instagram habits, such as posting “thirst traps,” regularly sharing stories throughout the day, and uploading pictures of home-cooked meals.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">How to tell what phase of life a girl is in: Posting thirst traps = recently single Posting 5 stories a day and scrolling through so see if he saw it = she’s dating a guy who doesn’t like her She suddenly starts posting home cooked meals, sourdough, and little farmer’s market… <a href="https://t.co/nZHet2jzwr">https://t.co/nZHet2jzwr</a>&mdash; Raq (@raqisright) <a href="https://twitter.com/raqisright/status/2055066754062455023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Later, Elon Musk added that when adult men send him links to their Instagram profiles, it makes him wonder whether they are “transitioning or what.” He wrote, "Obviously. Sometimes grown men send me their Instagram profiles and I'm like are you transitioning or what?"&nbsp;Critics claimed the statement ridiculed both men who are active Instagram users and transgender individuals by turning gender transition into a joke. Many users called the remarks offensive, while others accused Musk of continuing a pattern of comments perceived as targeting women and LGBTQ+ communities. Several users also connected the remarks to the ongoing competition between X and Meta. Since taking over Twitter and rebranding it as X, Musk has often promoted the platform as a hub for political discourse and “free speech,” frequently drawing comparisons with Instagram’s more lifestyle-focused image. Some critics argued that Musk’s comments were aimed less at humour and more at discrediting a competing social media platform. Others, however, defended him, describing the posts as typical internet humour and accusing critics of overreacting.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-uk-health-secretary-wes-streeting-confirms-bid-to-replace-keir-starmer-as-labour-leader-after-quitting-cabinet-1778948975124"> Former UK health secretary Wes Streeting confirms bid to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader after quitting Cabinet</a><h3>Netizens mock in the post</h3>Musk's post quickly went viral after he made a remark on social media, with many users calling his comments sexist and offensive.&nbsp;In a post on X, a user said, "I have a theory that we should all just be real with who we are and where we’re at in life. We all have dark circles under our eyes. We all get gray hair. We all gain a little weight in menopause. We all look tired most of the time because we live in a society that makes us slaves to a system that never really cared. Stop lying to the world and yourself. Just be real. Best thing you can do for the planet. Honesty changes things."&nbsp;Another user said, “Instagram is basically PornHub with more clothes.” The next also said mockingly,"Threads is for people who just got banned from Twitter/X."

The discussion highlighted common Instagram habits, such as posting “thirst traps,” regularly sharing stories throughout the day, and uploading pictures of home-cooked meals.

Elon Musk has sparked a row after making a remark on social media suggesting that "Instagram is for girls" while mocking men who share their profiles with him. Musk's statement on X came in response to a viral discussion about social media habits and evolving online trends. The post centred on how people’s digital behaviour can often reflect different phases of their lives. The discussion highlighted common Instagram habits, such as posting “thirst traps,” regularly sharing stories throughout the day, and uploading pictures of home-cooked meals.

The discussion highlighted common Instagram habits, such as posting “thirst traps,” regularly sharing stories throughout the day, and uploading pictures of home-cooked meals.

‘Instagram is for girls’: Elon Musk sparks row with his viral remark, netizens call it 'sexist'

A new study suggests one wellness trend long hyped online may actually have measurable weight-loss benefits: regular cold exposure. All you need to know.

Research finds doing THIS 'cool' thing for two hours a day could help you lose weight (without changing your diet)

A viral clip from Donald Trump’s China visit set social media ablaze this week after users claimed the US president had been "caught" snooping through Chinese President Xi Jinping's personal notebook during a formal diplomatic dinner. The internet, predictably, ran wild. “Trump was caught on camera sneaking a peek at Xi Jinping’s private notebook,” one viral post claimed, while others joked that Trump had suddenly learned Mandarin or was trying to decode Chinese state secrets in real time. Some critics went even further, branding the moment embarrassing, invasive or outright bizarre.But as often happens with viral footage, the fuller context appears to tell a far less scandalous story. Here's what actually happened.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-thousands-of-bees-invade-trump-s-white-house-spark-biblical-plague-buzz-online-blasphemers-will-be-dealt-with-most-definitely-1778911087678">Watch | Thousands of bees ‘invade’ Trump's White House; spark ‘biblical plague’ buzz online: 'BLASPHEMERS will be dealt with - most definitely!'</a><h2>Trump caught spying on Xi?</h2>In the widely shared video, Trump is seen leaning over and opening a black leather folder near Xi’s seat after the Chinese leader stands up during a state banquet at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. Watch the video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨⚡️ SPOTTED: Trump caught sneaking a peek at Xi Jinping&#39;s private notebook during a Beijing banquet while Xi stepped away! 🤣 <a href="https://t.co/MLms4D27SC">pic.twitter.com/MLms4D27SC</a>&mdash; RussiaNews 🇷🇺 (@mog_russEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/mog_russEN/status/2055153953961394399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Without a wider context, many online interpreted the move as Trump inspecting Xi’s private materials. That interpretation quickly exploded across X, with sarcastic commentary, edited captions and accusations ranging from nosiness to “kleptomania.”“I had no idea that Trump reads Chinese,” said one user, "And it read in English ‘don’t peep while I’m not there’ joked another.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-in-bonkers-boast-reveals-he-told-xi-we-spy-like-hell-on-china-us-china-trump-xi-summit-beijing-1778921135477">Trump in bonkers boast reveals he told Xi 'we spy like hell on China'</a><h2>What's the truth?</h2>According to OK Magazine, observers noted that the folder actually had the US presidential seal. X community notes also note: "This is Trump's folder (US seal visible), not Xi's. Selectively clipped banquet footage misleads about the entire scene."Additional footage reportedly shows Trump picking the same folder when rising to speak.

A viral clip from Trump’s Beijing visit sparked claims that he was snooping through Xi Jinping’s private notebook at a state dinner. Is. Scroll down.

A viral clip from Donald Trump’s China visit set social media ablaze this week after users claimed the US president had been "caught" snooping through Chinese President Xi Jinping's personal notebook during a formal diplomatic dinner. The internet, predictably, ran wild. “Trump was caught on camera sneaking a peek at Xi Jinping’s private notebook,” one viral post claimed, while others joked that Trump had suddenly learned Mandarin or was trying to decode Chinese state secrets in real time. Some critics went even further, branding the moment embarrassing, invasive or outright bizarre. But as often happens with viral footage, the fuller context appears to tell a far less scandalous story. Here's what actually happened. Also read | Watch | Thousands of bees ‘invade’ Trump's White House; spark ‘biblical plague’ buzz online: 'BLASPHEMERS will be dealt with - most definitely!' Trump caught spying on Xi? In the widely shared video, Trump is seen leaning over and opening a black leather folder near Xi’s seat after the Chinese leader stands up during a state banquet at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. Watch the video here:

A viral clip from Trump’s Beijing visit sparked claims that he was snooping through Xi Jinping’s private notebook at a state dinner. Is. Scroll down.

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