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Do you remember the white noise that came on television channels when no station was available? It apparently carried a tiny afterglow of the Big Bang. The static hiss contained at least 1 per cent of cosmic microwave background (CMB), a remnant of the birth of the universe 13.8 billion years ago. Not only on TV, but the same noise was also heard on radios. Everyone alive at the time these analogue televisions existed inadvertently time-travelled, in the sense that they witnessed the Big Bang, the universe's past. A sliver of CMB seeped through this disturbance and into our homes, without us even realising it. Cosmic microwave background radiation was discovered decades ago by astronomers Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson. Later, Robert Dicke at Princeton University found that the CMB was nothing but a faint, cold afterglow of the Big Bang.<h2>Constant fuzzy noise disturbed two scientists</h2>In 1964, Penzias and Wilson were disturbed by a stubborn hum in their radio telescope while working at Bell Labs, Holmdel, New Jersey. They were trying to listen to the microwave signals transmitted from our Solar System using a large radio antenna. But a background hiss kept interfering. They tried to locate the source so that it could be removed. They assumed it could be radio signals from nearby cities, and even checked the antenna for pigeons. Penzias and Wilson spent one year trying to figure out what this noise was and where it was coming from. Their work revealed that the universe was awash with microwaves at a temperature of around three degrees above absolute zero. However, they did not know the actual source of this noise.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-claims-heaven-lies-in-the-physical-universe-and-tells-its-exact-location-1771939781638">Scientist claims heaven lies in the physical universe, and tells its EXACT location</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earth-radio-signal-every-22-minutes-cosmic-oxymoron-1771576248446">Every 22 minutes, a strange object has been sending a signal to Earth for 38 years</a><h2>CMB proved Big Bang was real</h2>Dicke and his colleagues worked to find the afterglow of the Big Bang to prove that this is how the universe was formed. Cosmic microwave background radiation turned out to be missing evidence that backed the Big Bang. The universe was hot and dense in the beginning, and started expanding and cooling later. Around 380,000 years later, photons started moving across the cosmos and formed the CMB. The old antennas we used for televisions picked up this radiation, a piece of the birth of our universe. The rest of the noise came from earthly sources and the sun. As digital transmission took over, this hiss started dying out. &nbsp;

White noise on televisions and radios contained remnants of the Big Bang. When we saw it on screen during a bad reception or when channels were unavailable, we were unknowingly watching our universe's past in the present moment.  

Do you remember the white noise that came on television channels when no station was available? It apparently carried a tiny afterglow of the Big Bang. The static hiss contained at least 1 per cent of cosmic microwave background (CMB), a remnant of the birth of the universe 13.8 billion years ago. Not only on TV, but the same noise was also heard on radios. Everyone alive at the time these analogue televisions existed inadvertently time-travelled, in the sense that they witnessed the Big Bang, the universe's past. A sliver of CMB seeped through this disturbance and into our homes, without us even realising it. Cosmic microwave background radiation was discovered decades ago by astronomers Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson. Later, Robert Dicke at Princeton University found that the CMB was nothing but a faint, cold afterglow of the Big Bang. Constant fuzzy noise disturbed two scientists In 1964, Penzias and Wilson were disturbed by a stubborn hum in their radio telescope while working at Bell Labs, Holmdel, New Jersey. They were trying to listen to the microwave signals transmitted from our Solar System using a large radio antenna. But a background hiss kept interfering. They tried to locate the source so that it could be removed. They assumed it could be radio signals from nearby cities, and even checked the antenna for pigeons. Penzias and Wilson spent one year trying to figure out what this noise was and where it was coming from. Their work revealed that the universe was awash with microwaves at a temperature of around three degrees above absolute zero. However, they did not know the actual source of this noise. Also Read: Scientist claims heaven lies in the physical universe, and tells its EXACT location Also Read: Every 22 minutes, a strange object has been sending a signal to Earth for 38 years CMB proved Big Bang was real Dicke and his colleagues worked to find the afterglow of the Big Bang to prove that this is how the universe was formed. Cosmic microwave background radiation turned out to be missing evidence that backed the Big Bang. The universe was hot and dense in the beginning, and started expanding and cooling later. Around 380,000 years later, photons started moving across the cosmos and formed the CMB. The old antennas we used for televisions picked up this radiation, a piece of the birth of our universe. The rest of the noise came from earthly sources and the sun. As digital transmission took over, this hiss started dying out.

White noise on televisions and radios contained remnants of the Big Bang. When we saw it on screen during a bad reception or when channels were unavailable, we were unknowingly watching our universe's past in the present moment. &nbsp;

You saw remnants of Big Bang as TV static happened, and you didn't even know

Aussie-Lebanese Twitch streamer Emmanuel Achmar was slapped on a livestream after getting caught by his dad wearing a dress and makeup. As he enters the room, &nbsp;Emmanuel tells him that it is for a "skit", but his father throws a major fit, slaps him multiple times and starts slamming things around. Ever since this video was uploaded, it has gone viral and garnered millions of views. People are expressing concern, anger, and even seeing the humour in the situation. It has triggered a debate about boundaries and how a private moment can quickly become available for public consumption on social media. His father later apologised to everyone who was offended. Some people are questioning whether it was a real-time reaction or staged.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Twitch Streamer “Emmanuel Achmar” gets caught wearing a dress during one of his stream segments by his father and he WENT OFF 😭 <a href="https://t.co/r2oq8UEFnY">pic.twitter.com/r2oq8UEFnY</a>&mdash; ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) <a href="https://twitter.com/scubaryan_/status/2026096222914687201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video starts with Emmanuel recording himself in a green dress and makeup, along with two other men in the room. His father enters the room suddenly and is shocked by what he sees. He asks, "What the f*** are you doing?" The streamer explains that it is for a skit. However, his father does not pay heed and reacts violently almost instantly and starts hitting him. The two other men, apparently his brothers, intervene and try to stop his father. He again explains that it is for the segment. However, his father drags a chair and then throws what looks like a dustbin towards Emmanuel, which hits him. He once again lunges towards his son and hits the other man, who tries to stop him. The father then picks up what looks like a Christmas tree and smashes it on the ground. He continues screaming, "Take it off".Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/iowa-alpha-delta-phi-frat-hazing-video-56-shirtless-boys-1771568882681">Creepy video from Iowa frat house shows 56 shirtless boys who refused to respond</a>&nbsp;The entire background of the incident isn't clear, and several details remain unverified. Nevertheless, the viral clip has triggered a debate on whether the father was right in reacting in this manner.

Emmanuel Achmar was caught wearing female clothes during a livestream by his father, who walked into the room while he was recording. Seeing him in a dress triggered a violent reaction, which was seen by everyone online, and later, the clip went viral.

Aussie-Lebanese Twitch streamer Emmanuel Achmar was slapped on a livestream after getting caught by his dad wearing a dress and makeup. As he enters the room, Emmanuel tells him that it is for a "skit", but his father throws a major fit, slaps him multiple times and starts slamming things around. Ever since this video was uploaded, it has gone viral and garnered millions of views. People are expressing concern, anger, and even seeing the humour in the situation. It has triggered a debate about boundaries and how a private moment can quickly become available for public consumption on social media. His father later apologised to everyone who was offended. Some people are questioning whether it was a real-time reaction or staged.

Emmanuel Achmar was caught wearing female clothes during a livestream by his father, who walked into the room while he was recording. Seeing him in a dress triggered a violent reaction, which was seen by everyone online, and later, the clip went viral.

Dad catches son in women's clothes and makeup during livestream, thrashes him as thousands watch

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Feb 24) delivered his address at the State of the Union of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol. During his 1-hour 48-minute-long speech, the Republican leader touted the “golden age” of America as he talked about several topics, ranging from the crackdown on drug smuggling in the US and illegal immigrants, low mortgage rates, and a massive surge in investments.Trump urged Congress to pass the ‘Delilah law’ that bars illegal immigrants from getting commercial driver’s licences, and repeat US policy will not allow Iran to pursue ‘sinister ambitions’ of nuclear weapons. He also did not forget to slam his predecessor, Joe Biden, and the Democrats in the longest State of the Union speech. The US president even reiterated his claims on ending eight so-called wars during his term in office and went as far as suggesting a third term. However, he steer cleared of pressing issues that matter to millions of Americans.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/did-trump-end-8-conflicts-in-10-months-fact-check-on-us-president-s-big-war-claims-1772009434708">Did Trump end 8 conflicts in 10 months? WION fact-check on US president’s BIG war claims</a>Here are some key issues Trump did not mention in his speech:<h2>Epstein files</h2>Trump did not mention the Jeffrey Epstein files even once during his address to Congress. Despite the issue dominating the headlines for months after the Department of Justice released millions of files on an investigation into the crimes of the late sex offender and his associates, Trump decided to ignore the matter. The US president, who has been accused of allegedly raping minors and having ties with Epstein, did not pay heed to the survivors of Epstein, who were witnessing his speech in the Capitol and demanded the transparent release of files. Meanwhile, reports have suggested that several documents related to the probe are still missing from the released batch of files from the DOJ.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-pak-pm-would-ve-died-if-not-for-me-trump-reiterates-claim-of-ending-india-pakistan-war-1771990679386">Did Trump say ‘Pak PM would’ve died if not for me’ during India-Pakistan war?</a><h2>Renee Good’s killing</h2>In his speech, the Republican did not mention the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three and a US citizen, who was shot dead in her car by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis during a protest against federal agents’ deployment as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown. While the Trump administration labelled her a threat and called the incident an act of self-defence, videos shared on social media raised doubts about their justification. Notably, Trump did mention his immigration stance. He once again defended his administration’s crackdown against illegal immigration, giving a list of crimes committed by “illegal aliens” – at least one of which was a false claim.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-are-not-playing-games-trump-pushes-dalilah-law-barring-illegal-aliens-from-getting-commercial-driver-s-license-1771990239097">‘We are not playing games’: Trump pushes ‘Dalilah Law’ barring illegal aliens from getting commercial driver’s license</a><h2>Alex Pretti’s death</h2>In a similar anti-ICE protest, Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot several times by two US Customs and Border Protection agents in Minnesota. The Trump administration defended the killing by saying that Pretti was armed and dangerous, but the videos shared on social media by bystanders showed him shielding other protesters from the federal agents, who were pushing and pepper-spraying them. The shooting has sparked outrage among the public as none of the videos shared online showed Pretti wielding a weapon. Trump did not mention this incident in his lengthy speech as well.<h2>Nancy Guthrie’s abduction</h2>Another pressing issue of the abduction of NBC broadcaster Savannah Guthrie’s mother was not present in Trump’s speech at the State of the Union. The 84-year-old was taken from her Arizona home. She was last seen at her residence on January 31 and was reported missing by her family at approximately noon the next day, after she didn’t show up to her regular church service, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Guthrie’s disappearance has gained national and international attention as investigators race to locate her and catch her kidnappers. However, while Trump initially showed concern about the kidnapping, he suggested last week that to move on from the subject.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-abducted-by-aliens-cantonese-opera-questions-mysterious-disappearance-of-ufo-files-1772016140272">Trump abducted by aliens? Cantonese opera questions mysterious disappearance of UFO files</a>On Thursday (Feb 19), Trump told reporters, “We have to start reporting on other subjects also and see what happens. It’s a very sad situation.”“I didn’t like when they were talking about they’re going after the pacemaker. Before they even started going after it, they’re coming and reporting it. If, in fact, they could do it that way, the person would say, ‘Well, I'm not gonna let that happen,’ right? So bad things would happen and he’s not going to let that happen,” Trump had said.

In a marathon State of the Union, Trump praised his agenda and attacked rivals — but several high-profile controversies and sensitive issues were notably absent from his address.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Feb 24) delivered his address at the State of the Union of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol. During his 1-hour 48-minute-long speech, the Republican leader touted the “golden age” of America as he talked about several topics, ranging from the crackdown on drug smuggling in the US and illegal immigrants, low mortgage rates, and a massive surge in investments. Trump urged Congress to pass the ‘Delilah law’ that bars illegal immigrants from getting commercial driver’s licences, and repeat US policy will not allow Iran to pursue ‘sinister ambitions’ of nuclear weapons. He also did not forget to slam his predecessor, Joe Biden, and the Democrats in the longest State of the Union speech. The US president even reiterated his claims on ending eight so-called wars during his term in office and went as far as suggesting a third term. However, he steer cleared of pressing issues that matter to millions of Americans. Also read | Did Trump end 8 conflicts in 10 months? WION fact-check on US president’s BIG war claims Here are some key issues Trump did not mention in his speech: Epstein files Trump did not mention the Jeffrey Epstein files even once during his address to Congress. Despite the issue dominating the headlines for months after the Department of Justice released millions of files on an investigation into the crimes of the late sex offender and his associates, Trump decided to ignore the matter. The US president, who has been accused of allegedly raping minors and having ties with Epstein, did not pay heed to the survivors of Epstein, who were witnessing his speech in the Capitol and demanded the transparent release of files. Meanwhile, reports have suggested that several documents related to the probe are still missing from the released batch of files from the DOJ. Also read | Did Trump say ‘Pak PM would’ve died if not for me’ during India-Pakistan war? Renee Good’s killing In his speech, the Republican did not mention the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three and a US citizen, who was shot dead in her car by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis during a protest against federal agents’ deployment as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown. While the Trump administration labelled her a threat and called the incident an act of self-defence, videos shared on social media raised doubts about their justification. Notably, Trump did mention his immigration stance. He once again defended his administration’s crackdown against illegal immigration, giving a list of crimes committed by “illegal aliens” – at least one of which was a false claim. Also read | ‘We are not playing games’: Trump pushes ‘Dalilah Law’ barring illegal aliens from getting commercial driver’s license Alex Pretti’s death In a similar anti-ICE protest, Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was shot several times by two US Customs and Border Protection agents in Minnesota. The Trump administration defended the killing by saying that Pretti was armed and dangerous, but the videos shared on social media by bystanders showed him shielding other protesters from the federal agents, who were pushing and pepper-spraying them. The shooting has sparked outrage among the public as none of the videos shared online showed Pretti wielding a weapon. Trump did not mention this incident in his lengthy speech as well. Nancy Guthrie’s abduction Another pressing issue of the abduction of NBC broadcaster Savannah Guthrie’s mother was not present in Trump’s speech at the State of the Union. The 84-year-old was taken from her Arizona home. She was last seen at her residence on January 31 and was reported missing by her family at approximately noon the next day, after she didn’t show up to her regular church service, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Guthrie’s disappearance has gained national and international attention as investigators race to locate her and catch her kidnappers. However, while Trump initially showed concern about the kidnapping, he suggested last week that to move on from the subject. Also read | Trump abducted by aliens? Cantonese opera questions mysterious disappearance of UFO files On Thursday (Feb 19), Trump told reporters, “We have to start reporting on other subjects also and see what happens. It’s a very sad situation.” “I didn’t like when they were talking about they’re going after the pacemaker. Before they even started going after it, they’re coming and reporting it. If, in fact, they could do it that way, the person would say, ‘Well, I'm not gonna let that happen,’ right? So bad things would happen and he’s not going to let that happen,” Trump had said.

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A video showing footballer Cristiano Ronaldo wearing a rare traditional Saudi bisht during Al Nassr’s celebrations coinciding with the Kingdom’s Founding Day has gone viral on social media. The celebration comes after the team Al Nassr reclaimed the top spot in the Roshn Saudi League with 55 points.&nbsp;After the match ended, Portuguese footballer Ronaldo was handed the unique garment by a club official to wear it. Soon after wearing the traditional Saudi bisht, the AlNassr club posted the visual of the celebration on its social media platform X. The following ceremonial cloak quickly spread across different social media platforms, which sparked widespread interest in the cultural symbolism behind the attire.&nbsp;WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-men-s-hockey-team-honoured-at-state-of-union-hellebuyck-to-get-presidential-medal-of-freedom-1772015383108/embed<h3>Netzines react</h3>Soon after the video surfaced on the social media platform X, netzines expressed their mixed opinions. One of the users said sarcastically, "AlNassr patiently waiting for Ronaldo to gift them a trophy."&nbsp;The next said, “More than a player....a global ambassador. Seeing the traditional Bisht on the GOAT is a moment that will be remembered for generations.”&nbsp;"Grandeur, prestige, and magnificence in their most splendid forms," another said.&nbsp;The next also said, “As far as they have the money, Cristiano Ronaldo would do anything.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A symbol of honor… worn by the greatest 🐐 <a href="https://t.co/HHefG1J3Xr">pic.twitter.com/HHefG1J3Xr</a>&mdash; AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlNassrFC_EN/status/2025335366836781438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Why is the rare traditional Saudi bisht unique?</h3>The beautiful attire, known as the “Al Muallimah” bisht, is marked as one of the most prestigious forms of traditional wearing produced in Al Ahsa, in eastern Saudi Arabia. The garment is completely handmade, reflecting a centuries-old craft passed down by the kingdom's artisans through generations.&nbsp;The local media reports claims that the bisht was created through the combined efforts of nine artisans and required nearly a month of uninterrupted work to finish. The garment is valued at more than 80,000 Saudi riyals (around $21,000), reflecting its elaborate craftsmanship, premium natural materials and the use of gold zari embroidery.&nbsp;Traditionally, the Al Muallimah style has been worn by royalty, dignitaries and prominent figures, adding cultural significance to Cristiano Ronaldo’s appearance that extends well beyond the realm of sports.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-pakistani-players-must-not-be-excluded-ecb-clears-stand-ensures-no-place-for-discrimination-in-the-hundred-1772014689839">'Players must not be excluded': ECB clears stand, ensures no place for discrimination in The Hundred</a> &nbsp;

The AlNassr club posted the visual of the celebration on its social media platform X. The following ceremonial cloak quickly spread across different social media platforms, which sparked widespread interest in the cultural symbolism behind the attire.

A video showing footballer Cristiano Ronaldo wearing a rare traditional Saudi bisht during Al Nassr’s celebrations coinciding with the Kingdom’s Founding Day has gone viral on social media. The celebration comes after the team Al Nassr reclaimed the top spot in the Roshn Saudi League with 55 points. After the match ended, Portuguese footballer Ronaldo was handed the unique garment by a club official to wear it. Soon after wearing the traditional Saudi bisht, the AlNassr club posted the visual of the celebration on its social media platform X. The following ceremonial cloak quickly spread across different social media platforms, which sparked widespread interest in the cultural symbolism behind the attire. WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-men-s-hockey-team-honoured-at-state-of-union-hellebuyck-to-get-presidential-medal-of-freedom-1772015383108/embed Netzines react Soon after the video surfaced on the social media platform X, netzines expressed their mixed opinions. One of the users said sarcastically, "AlNassr patiently waiting for Ronaldo to gift them a trophy." The next said, “More than a player....a global ambassador. Seeing the traditional Bisht on the GOAT is a moment that will be remembered for generations.” "Grandeur, prestige, and magnificence in their most splendid forms," another said. The next also said, “As far as they have the money, Cristiano Ronaldo would do anything.”

The AlNassr club posted the visual of the celebration on its social media platform X. The following ceremonial cloak quickly spread across different social media platforms, which sparked widespread interest in the cultural symbolism behind the attire.

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral wearing iconic Saudi Royal Bisht: Here's how netizens reacted

In a shocking incident, a bride was shot by a jilted lover amid her wedding ceremony in the Buxar district of Bihar. The 18-year-old victim has been identified as Kumari Aarti, and the 23-year old groom is Avinash. In addition, the 22-year-old accused boyfriend who shot her has been identified as Dinbandhu and is currently on the run.&nbsp;Currently, Aarti is in critical condition, and she is receiving intensive care at a hospital in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Tuesday night (February 24, 2026) in the Chausa Nagar Panchayat area while Aarti was exchanging garlands with her groom when the attacker shot.&nbsp;Eyewitnesses claimed that a masked man climbed onto the stage and shot the bride. Initially, the gunshot was not heard due to loud music during the wedding ceremony. But chaos erupted only after Aarti collapsed, discovering Aarti of having a gunshot wound in her abdomen.&nbsp;The video, which surfaced on social media, shows Aarti and the groom with the garlands during the wedding. Suddenly, a man's hand appears with a gun, shooting Aarti in her abdomen. Onlookers realised a gunshot only after Aarti fell on the stage, prompting a panic among them.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">बीती रात बक्सर में वरमाला के समय दुल्हन को स्टेज पर गोली मार दी गयी, दूल्हे और सैकड़ो लोगों के सामने <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bihar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bihar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Buxar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Buxar</a> <a href="https://t.co/KzGd6B304Y">pic.twitter.com/KzGd6B304Y</a>&mdash; Mukesh singh (@Mukesh_Journo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mukesh_Journo/status/2026550814802956664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>The bride reveals the shooter</h3>According to a report by The Times of India, Aarti named her attacker while speaking to relatives, telling them, “Deenbandhu shot me."&nbsp;Her family identified the accused as Deenbandhu, a neighbour, alleging that he had been fixated on her for the past two years despite repeated rejections. They said his alleged harassment had earlier caused another of Aarti’s marriage proposals to fall through after the former groom’s family was targeted.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the accused's father, Ramashankar Chaudhary, denied any knowledge of a relationship between his son and Aarti. Police in Mufassil have registered a case against Deenbandhu, stating preliminary investigations point to a personal motive behind the shooting. Authorities are currently carrying out raids to locate and arrest the absconding suspect.&nbsp;A family member stated that she initially mistook the gunshot for firecrackers. “We thought it was part of the celebration. I had gone home. Suddenly, we saw sparks near the stage. We thought people were bursting firecrackers. But when we reached there, Aarti had been shot, and the groom was carrying her to take her to the hospital,” a relative said, India Today reported.&nbsp;Another family member added that they heard a shooting before seeing Aarti fall on the stage. “He shot her and ran away. Her husband picked her up and rushed her to the hospital,” he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-it-happened-by-21-year-old-accused-s-chilling-admission-in-lucknow-murder-1772022116717">'It happened by...': 21-year-old accused's chilling admission in Lucknow murder</a>

The family of Aarti identified the accused as Deenbandhu, a neighbour, alleging that he had been fixated on her for the past two years despite repeated rejections. Authorities are currently carrying out raids to locate and arrest the absconding suspect.

In a shocking incident, a bride was shot by a jilted lover amid her wedding ceremony in the Buxar district of Bihar. The 18-year-old victim has been identified as Kumari Aarti, and the 23-year old groom is Avinash. In addition, the 22-year-old accused boyfriend who shot her has been identified as Dinbandhu and is currently on the run. Currently, Aarti is in critical condition, and she is receiving intensive care at a hospital in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Tuesday night (February 24, 2026) in the Chausa Nagar Panchayat area while Aarti was exchanging garlands with her groom when the attacker shot. Eyewitnesses claimed that a masked man climbed onto the stage and shot the bride. Initially, the gunshot was not heard due to loud music during the wedding ceremony. But chaos erupted only after Aarti collapsed, discovering Aarti of having a gunshot wound in her abdomen. The video, which surfaced on social media, shows Aarti and the groom with the garlands during the wedding. Suddenly, a man's hand appears with a gun, shooting Aarti in her abdomen. Onlookers realised a gunshot only after Aarti fell on the stage, prompting a panic among them.

The family of Aarti identified the accused as Deenbandhu, a neighbour, alleging that he had been fixated on her for the past two years despite repeated rejections. Authorities are currently carrying out raids to locate and arrest the absconding suspect.

VIDEO: Jilted lover shot bride on stage during garland ceremony in Bihar’s Buxar, accused on run

President Donald Trump, during his State of the Union on Tuesday (Feb 24), slipped in the mention of a "third term" in his State of the Union address. The POTUS, while discussing his administration's achievements, quipped, "In my first year of my second term — should be my third term, but hey...," a clear reference to his repeated claims that the 2020 US Presidential Election win was "stolen" from him.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/claim-vs-fact-breaking-down-trump-s-state-of-the-union-2026-speech-full-fact-check-1772001873739">Claim vs fact: Breaking down Trump’s State of the Union 2026 speech - Full fact-check</a><h2>Did Trump mention running for election in 2028?</h2>No, while the US President has previously made multiple statements on his desire to run for president in 2028, he did not mention that in his SOTU speech. Instead, he joked about whether he should consider his current term second or third. "Are we going to be considered second term or third term...?" he asked.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🇺🇸 Trump: &quot;So in my first year of the second term... should be my third term, but strange things happen.&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateOfTheUnionAddress?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateOfTheUnionAddress</a> <a href="https://t.co/CZGgBzAKgK">pic.twitter.com/CZGgBzAKgK</a>&mdash; Abhimanyu Manjhi (@AbhimanyuManjh5) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbhimanyuManjh5/status/2026501337601683716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Despite the US Constitution's strict limit on presidential terms, Trump has often dropped hints—sometimes in jest, sometimes provocatively—about extending his stay in the White House.&nbsp;In January 2025, speaking in Miami, Florida, at an event for GOP Members of the US Congress, the Republican president seemed to toy with the idea of a third term and commented that he was "not 100 per cent sure" if he was barred from running again. &nbsp;A year later, in January 2026, while kicking off a new round of rallies ahead of the upcoming November Midterms, he returned to a familiar provocation, joking about running for a constitutionally barred third term. “Should we do it a fourth time?” he asked, referring to his false claim that he won the 2020 election. Protesters interrupted the speech at least twice. Trump waved them off as “sickos” and “paid insurrectionists.” Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/abigail-spanberger-accuses-trump-admin-of-unprecedented-corruption-in-democratic-response-to-state-of-the-union-address-1771999146454">Abigail Spanberger accuses Trump admin of 'unprecedented corruption' in Democratic response to State of the Union address</a>Before that, during a rally in Nevada, he said, "It will be the greatest honour in my life to serve not once, but twice -- or three times or four times," followed by a laugh and cheers from his supporters.<h2>What does the US Constitution say about third presidential term?</h2>The US Constitution stipulates 'Term Limits for the Presidency' and strictly limits presidents to two terms. The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution says, "No person shall be elected to the Office of the President more than twice". The amendment was ratified in 1951 in response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four-term presidency during the mid-20th century.&nbsp;<h2>Can Trump defy the US Constitution?</h2>As per ABC News, even if Trump tries to defy the constitutional rules, he would almost certainly be universally rebuffed by the courts and election officials. &nbsp;

Did President Donald Trump just hint at a third term during his State of the Union? A brief remark about his “second term” quickly grabbed attention and reignited debate.

What exactly did he say, and what does it mean? Scroll down to read more.


President Donald Trump, during his State of the Union on Tuesday (Feb 24), slipped in the mention of a "third term" in his State of the Union address. The POTUS, while discussing his administration's achievements, quipped, "In my first year of my second term — should be my third term, but hey...," a clear reference to his repeated claims that the 2020 US Presidential Election win was "stolen" from him. Also read | Claim vs fact: Breaking down Trump’s State of the Union 2026 speech - Full fact-check Did Trump mention running for election in 2028? No, while the US President has previously made multiple statements on his desire to run for president in 2028, he did not mention that in his SOTU speech. Instead, he joked about whether he should consider his current term second or third. "Are we going to be considered second term or third term...?" he asked.

Did President Donald Trump just hint at a third term during his State of the Union? A brief remark about his “second term” quickly grabbed attention and reignited debate.What exactly did he say, and what does it mean? Scroll down to read more. &nbsp;

Did Trump announce a 'third term' in his 2026 State of the Union address? Here’s the truth

US President Donald Trump has gained the spotlight in a Cantonese opera, which shows him getting abducted by aliens. The contemporary political satire, Trump on Show, returned to the state on Sunday (Feb 22) and included several recent references, including the US Supreme Court’s ruling against sweeping tariffs imposed on several countries.The show, first created by feng shui master Edward Li Kui-ming in 2019, opened its fourth version on the sixth day of the Year of the Horse. The holiday blockbuster was sold out quickly.The plot of the opera is set in 1972, and involves young Donald Trump, apparently accompanied by then US president Richard Nixon, on a trip to Beijing. The show also depicts Trump being abducted by aliens from Area 51 in the present day.The four-hour-long show features comedy actress Elvina Kong Yan-yin, who played the role of both Trump’s daughter Ivanka and “Young Vegetable in the Market” – a Chinese pun for Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi.According to the South China Morning Post, the show’s central “twist” involves Trump’s fictional identical twin brother, who was brought up in China and works as a caretaker at a crematorium where Liu Shaoqi, a critic of Chinese leader Mao Zedong, meets his end.Interestingly, the show is staged shortly after Trump ordered federal agencies to identify and release government files related to UFOs and aliens on Thursday (Feb 19). However, before the files could be released, an archive containing declassified US government files on the matter disappeared overnight.Researcher and ufologist John Greenewald Jr, who runs Black Vault, where the general public can access everything that has been released about alien discoveries and conspiracy theories, was shocked to see that nearly 3.8 million files were removed on February 20. The data on the server spanned not only aliens and UFOs, but also included CIA projects, military reports, and even information linked to the assassination of JFK. Greenewald shared the discovery online and said that permissions to edit or access certain server directories and file ownership logs had been changed. The timing of the deletion has raised questions about whether it was deliberate or an accident. &nbsp;

Interestingly, the show is staged shortly after Trump ordered federal agencies to identify and release government files related to UFOs and aliens on Thursday (Feb 19). However, before the files could be released, they disappeared overnight.

US President Donald Trump has gained the spotlight in a Cantonese opera, which shows him getting abducted by aliens. The contemporary political satire, Trump on Show, returned to the state on Sunday (Feb 22) and included several recent references, including the US Supreme Court’s ruling against sweeping tariffs imposed on several countries. The show, first created by feng shui master Edward Li Kui-ming in 2019, opened its fourth version on the sixth day of the Year of the Horse. The holiday blockbuster was sold out quickly. The plot of the opera is set in 1972, and involves young Donald Trump, apparently accompanied by then US president Richard Nixon, on a trip to Beijing. The show also depicts Trump being abducted by aliens from Area 51 in the present day. The four-hour-long show features comedy actress Elvina Kong Yan-yin, who played the role of both Trump’s daughter Ivanka and “Young Vegetable in the Market” – a Chinese pun for Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi. According to the South China Morning Post, the show’s central “twist” involves Trump’s fictional identical twin brother, who was brought up in China and works as a caretaker at a crematorium where Liu Shaoqi, a critic of Chinese leader Mao Zedong, meets his end. Interestingly, the show is staged shortly after Trump ordered federal agencies to identify and release government files related to UFOs and aliens on Thursday (Feb 19). However, before the files could be released, an archive containing declassified US government files on the matter disappeared overnight. Researcher and ufologist John Greenewald Jr, who runs Black Vault, where the general public can access everything that has been released about alien discoveries and conspiracy theories, was shocked to see that nearly 3.8 million files were removed on February 20. The data on the server spanned not only aliens and UFOs, but also included CIA projects, military reports, and even information linked to the assassination of JFK. Greenewald shared the discovery online and said that permissions to edit or access certain server directories and file ownership logs had been changed. The timing of the deletion has raised questions about whether it was deliberate or an accident.

Interestingly, the show is staged shortly after Trump ordered federal agencies to identify and release government files related to UFOs and aliens on Thursday (Feb 19). However, before the files could be released, they disappeared overnight.

Trump abducted by aliens? Cantonese opera questions mysterious disappearance of UFO files

A photo from the Epstein Files shows Professor Stephen Hawking sitting on a pool chair with two bikini-clad women sitting next to him. They are holding cocktails, and the Cambridge theoretical physicist is apparently grinning in the image, as one of the women holds the drink for him. The photo is undated, and the location has also not been confirmed. Although it is possible that it was taken on Epstein's Little Saint James Island. The late paedophile hosted 21 internationally acclaimed scientists on his island in 2006, and Hawking was part of the entourage. Virginia Giuffre, the most vocal victim of Epstein who accused Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of abusing her as a minor, claimed that Hawking "participated in an underage orgy". While she never publicly accused him of misconduct, this accusation was mentioned in an email Epstein sent to Ghislaine Maxwell. He told her to offer a reward to Giuffre's friends if they could help prove the allegations against Hawking were wrong, court documents made public two years ago show. Hawking spent more than 50 years of his life with motor neuron disease (ALS) and passed away in March 2018.<h2>Stephen Hawking photo in Epstein Files</h2>Credit: Department of Justice<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260225/image-1772012961549.png"></figure>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bombshell-investigation-reveals-doj-did-not-release-epstein-files-accusing-trump-of-sexual-abuse-1771990986508">Bombshell investigation reveals DOJ did not release Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual abuse</a><h2>Stephen Hawking in Epstein Files &nbsp;</h2>Epstein categorically denied that the scientist was involved in any such act. However, there are photos from his trip to the island which show Hawking attending a barbecue. He was also given a submarine tour of the seabed around Epstein's island. The sex offender had modified the vessel to make things easier for Hawking. The details of the conference were shared in a blog post on the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation. It was titled "The Energy of Empty Space That Isn't Zero" and was held at the five-star, $1,600-per-night Ritz-Carlton hotel on St Thomas island. The post stated that guests "could meet, discuss, relax on the beach, and take a trip to the nearby private island retreat of the science philanthropist Jeffrey Epstein, who funded the event". The paedophile apparently called himself "science philanthropist" because he knew several prominent scientists.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-paedophile-wanted-to-buy-a-moroccan-palace-but-for-what-financial-giant-charles-schwab-wired-27mn-just-before-his-suicide-for-1771683132017">Epstein files: Paedophile wanted to buy a Moroccan palace, but for what?</a><h2>Epstein wanted to create a genetically superior human race</h2>According to a report in The New York Times, Epstein was fascinated with "transhumanism", which states that technology, such as genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, can be used to advance the human species. He held conversations about improving the human race genetically.&nbsp;

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking was pictured on a pool chair sitting between two women in bikinis. The photo is part of the 3.5 million documents released by the Department of Justice as part of the Epstein Files.

A photo from the Epstein Files shows Professor Stephen Hawking sitting on a pool chair with two bikini-clad women sitting next to him. They are holding cocktails, and the Cambridge theoretical physicist is apparently grinning in the image, as one of the women holds the drink for him. The photo is undated, and the location has also not been confirmed. Although it is possible that it was taken on Epstein's Little Saint James Island. The late paedophile hosted 21 internationally acclaimed scientists on his island in 2006, and Hawking was part of the entourage. Virginia Giuffre, the most vocal victim of Epstein who accused Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of abusing her as a minor, claimed that Hawking "participated in an underage orgy". While she never publicly accused him of misconduct, this accusation was mentioned in an email Epstein sent to Ghislaine Maxwell. He told her to offer a reward to Giuffre's friends if they could help prove the allegations against Hawking were wrong, court documents made public two years ago show. Hawking spent more than 50 years of his life with motor neuron disease (ALS) and passed away in March 2018. Stephen Hawking photo in Epstein Files Credit: Department of Justice Also Read: Bombshell investigation reveals DOJ did not release Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual abuse Stephen Hawking in Epstein Files Epstein categorically denied that the scientist was involved in any such act. However, there are photos from his trip to the island which show Hawking attending a barbecue. He was also given a submarine tour of the seabed around Epstein's island. The sex offender had modified the vessel to make things easier for Hawking. The details of the conference were shared in a blog post on the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation. It was titled "The Energy of Empty Space That Isn't Zero" and was held at the five-star, $1,600-per-night Ritz-Carlton hotel on St Thomas island. The post stated that guests "could meet, discuss, relax on the beach, and take a trip to the nearby private island retreat of the science philanthropist Jeffrey Epstein, who funded the event". The paedophile apparently called himself "science philanthropist" because he knew several prominent scientists. Also Read: Epstein files: Paedophile wanted to buy a Moroccan palace, but for what? Epstein wanted to create a genetically superior human race According to a report in The New York Times, Epstein was fascinated with "transhumanism", which states that technology, such as genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, can be used to advance the human species. He held conversations about improving the human race genetically.

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking was pictured on a pool chair sitting between two women in bikinis. The photo is part of the 3.5 million documents released by the Department of Justice as part of the Epstein Files.

Stephen Hawking photographed with bikini-clad women in new Epstein Files | PHOTO

Trump claimed he ended eight wars in 10 months, but several conflicts were not full wars, some predated his term, and key nations dispute his role in brokering lasting peace agreements.

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US President Donald Trump delivered the longest speech at the State of the Union address on Tuesday (February 25, 2026), beating the record of Bill Clinton's 2000, who addressed for one hour and 20 minutes. Other then longest, have a look at the shortest speech made by an American president.

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Advertisements not only sell products but sometimes deliver a powerful societal message. Bollywood actor Gajraj Rao is winning hearts on the internet for featuring in a powerful advertisement which is titled Band Baaja Bitiya. While the ad is for Goel TMT, its messaging is moving people to tears.&nbsp;&nbsp;The advert mirrors are inspired by real-life incidents in which fathers brought home their divorced daughters with a band in tow. The ad was released a few days back and has gone viral ever since, with people tearing up at its brilliant and poignant messaging.<h2>Gajaj Rao’s moving new advert</h2>The advertisement shows Gajraj in two timelines – one, when he’s heading somewhere with a wedding band in tow, and another when he receives a heartbreaking call. “Phir se? (Again?)” he asks, as his daughter informs him of her domestic abuse. He is then shown contemplating as everyone, fom his wife to his son and relatives tell him his daughter must learn to ‘adjust’ and ‘accept her fate’. However, he seems determined as he walks with a band in tow to the daughter’s in-laws home.&nbsp;He tells her husband and in-laws he’s there to take her home and adds, “Ye na koi parai hai, nahi dhan (She is not a stranger to me, and she is nobody’s wealth).” The ad ends with the caption: “Countless women suffer in silence because their families don’t stand by them.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sitting alone at 6 am w/ my coffee and crying at this. As a young girl, married at 25, having moved to the US, I struggled with depression (long story). One such night, I called my parents at 4am ist. Bawled. My dad told me to come back home. <a href="https://t.co/Kyg7OvbKkG">https://t.co/Kyg7OvbKkG</a>&mdash; nandiniv (@nandiniv) <a href="https://twitter.com/nandiniv/status/2026459276567527894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The ad on Goel TMT's YouTube channel has garnered over 3 million views in the last seven days. The advert has been directed by Prosit Roy, who in the past has made films like Pari and the first season of Pataal Lok.&nbsp;<h2>The inspiration behind the ad</h2>In 2023, many would recall, a man from Ranchi had brought home his daughter with a band playing to celebrate her divorce after an alleged abusive marriage. Similarly, in 2024, a man from Kanpur, UP, brought his daughter back home in a similar fashion after she allegedly faced domestic abuse for years at her in-laws' place.<h2>Internet reacts</h2>The advertisement has received immense love ever since it dropped online a few days back. Numerous Instagram pages and X accounts have been re-sharing the ad and lauding the thought behind the ad.“Log kya kahenge? (What will people say?) A father answered with band baaja,” reads a post. “Sooooo good. Was in tears at the end of the ad,” read another.&nbsp;A father commented, “About a month back. Had this conversation with my daughter. This house is always yours. If you face any difficulty, I am always there.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">About a month back. Had this conversation with my daughter. This house is always yours. If you face any difficulty, I am always there&mdash; Harish (@h_boob1) <a href="https://twitter.com/h_boob1/status/2026235018704826651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;“One of those amazing human moments, when real life - inspires reel. @raogajraj you made me teary-eyed in the end,” wrote one X user.&nbsp;“Ek hi dil warna thousand like aur kardeta (I would like it a thousand times if I could),” commented one person, while another wrote, “Pura din ban gaya ye dekh ke (My day is made after watching this).”&nbsp;“I'm still emotional just thinking about it. My heart goes out to those still going through it. My dad's strength saved me - he came, saw, and took me away from the darkness. Alhamdollilah, I'm who I am today because of his unwavering support. Meray piyaray Abbu. (My dear father),” wrote an Instagram user, sharing her personal experience.&nbsp;The ad was shared by Rao on his social media handles on February 18. He shared the video along with note that read, “There are stories that insist on being told because society needs to hear them. Perhaps that’s why, when I first heard #BandBaajaBitiya, it felt like more than just a film… it felt like a responsibility.&nbsp;Thank you, Goel TMT and Sandeep Goel ji, for championing this subject and for making me a part of it. This is a story about support. If it moves you, please share it. Support it. #SupportIsStrength.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">कुछ कहानियाँ ऐसी होती हैं जिन्हें बताना और समाज तक पहुंचाना बहुत ज़रूरी होता है. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BandBaajaBitiya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BandBaajaBitiya</a> उन में से एक है. शायद इसलिए, जब कहानी सुनी तो लगा यह सिर्फ एक फ़िल्म नहीं…ज़िम्मेदारी है. धन्यवाद <a href="https://twitter.com/goeltmt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@goeltmt</a> और <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sandeepgoel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sandeepgoel</a> का इस विषय को उठाने के लिए. और मुझे इसका हिस्सा बनाने के… <a href="https://t.co/RAHlUq4NDx">pic.twitter.com/RAHlUq4NDx</a>&mdash; Gajraj Rao (@raogajraj) <a href="https://twitter.com/raogajraj/status/2024041894234489050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Gajraj Rao was last seen in Jolly LLB 3 and Dupahiya in 2025.

Bollywood actor and adman Gajraj Rao features in a poignant advertisement that showcases a father bringing his daughter back from her abusive marital home with a band in tow. The advert has gone viral, with people tearing up at its powerful messaging. 

Advertisements not only sell products but sometimes deliver a powerful societal message. Bollywood actor Gajraj Rao is winning hearts on the internet for featuring in a powerful advertisement which is titled Band Baaja Bitiya. While the ad is for Goel TMT, its messaging is moving people to tears. The advert mirrors are inspired by real-life incidents in which fathers brought home their divorced daughters with a band in tow. The ad was released a few days back and has gone viral ever since, with people tearing up at its brilliant and poignant messaging. Gajaj Rao’s moving new advert The advertisement shows Gajraj in two timelines – one, when he’s heading somewhere with a wedding band in tow, and another when he receives a heartbreaking call. “Phir se? (Again?)” he asks, as his daughter informs him of her domestic abuse. He is then shown contemplating as everyone, fom his wife to his son and relatives tell him his daughter must learn to ‘adjust’ and ‘accept her fate’. However, he seems determined as he walks with a band in tow to the daughter’s in-laws home. He tells her husband and in-laws he’s there to take her home and adds, “Ye na koi parai hai, nahi dhan (She is not a stranger to me, and she is nobody’s wealth).” The ad ends with the caption: “Countless women suffer in silence because their families don’t stand by them.”

Bollywood actor and adman Gajraj Rao features in a poignant advertisement that showcases a father bringing his daughter back from her abusive marital home with a band in tow. The advert has gone viral, with people tearing up at its powerful messaging.&nbsp;

Gajraj Rao’s heartwarming new advertisement is making everyone cry; here's why

A new optical illusion is doing the rounds on the internet, leaving netizens stumped. The photo is of a man, and people are having a hard time figuring out what they are seeing. It is a close-up of some body part and shows a black leather jewellery around the body part. The other two colours visible in the photo are beige and white. Take a look at the photo above and see if you can tell which body part it is. The image was first shared on 22 February by user @doxie_gay, and was later shared by other X handles, such as @ilyasroza. Netizens have been left stumped by the photo. They have been gazing at the strange images, trying to tell what it is. A user said, "Thought this was a scarily skinny and hairy neck," which is what it looks like at first glance. There is even a pointy thing that appears to be Adam's apple, a protrusion found on men's necks. But it can't be it, since that would be extremely creepy. Others admitted they cannot tell what it is. So, can you tell what it is a photo of?&nbsp;Straight up, it looks like a thin, hairy neck, of obviously a man wearing a beige V–neck top and a black necklace. But it is actually his hand in the pocket of his trousers. The black thing is a bracelet. X user @popeikue found the full image of the zoomed-in version, which shows the man in the photo. People have been left amazed and cannot believe that it is merely a pocket with a man's hand in it. "Wait. This is a hand in a pocket. Took me hours," one user wrote. Another added, “I literally had to stare at this for a solid minute to realise it wasn’t a neck.”&nbsp;&nbsp;See the full photo - Credit - X/@popeikue<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260225/image-1772005291716.png"></figure><h2>Explanation of the optical illusion</h2>What you see in beige are the pocket crevices of the pants, and the pointy thing on the "neck" is not Adam's apple but a wrist bone. The optical illusion is an "ambiguous" or "bistable" image, where two explanations can be offered for the same thing. It can appear like two different things, such as the duck–rabbit drawin,g where you can see both a rabbit and a duck. Stoked, right?

An optical illusion of a male body part has left everyone confused. People are taking too long to figure it out. And even after you learn the answer, your mind might continue having a hard time looking at it. Can you tell what it is?

A new optical illusion is doing the rounds on the internet, leaving netizens stumped. The photo is of a man, and people are having a hard time figuring out what they are seeing. It is a close-up of some body part and shows a black leather jewellery around the body part. The other two colours visible in the photo are beige and white. Take a look at the photo above and see if you can tell which body part it is. The image was first shared on 22 February by user @doxie_gay, and was later shared by other X handles, such as @ilyasroza. Netizens have been left stumped by the photo. They have been gazing at the strange images, trying to tell what it is. A user said, "Thought this was a scarily skinny and hairy neck," which is what it looks like at first glance. There is even a pointy thing that appears to be Adam's apple, a protrusion found on men's necks. But it can't be it, since that would be extremely creepy. Others admitted they cannot tell what it is. So, can you tell what it is a photo of? Straight up, it looks like a thin, hairy neck, of obviously a man wearing a beige V–neck top and a black necklace. But it is actually his hand in the pocket of his trousers. The black thing is a bracelet. X user @popeikue found the full image of the zoomed-in version, which shows the man in the photo. People have been left amazed and cannot believe that it is merely a pocket with a man's hand in it. "Wait. This is a hand in a pocket. Took me hours," one user wrote. Another added, “I literally had to stare at this for a solid minute to realise it wasn’t a neck.” See the full photo - Credit - X/@popeikue Explanation of the optical illusion What you see in beige are the pocket crevices of the pants, and the pointy thing on the "neck" is not Adam's apple but a wrist bone. The optical illusion is an "ambiguous" or "bistable" image, where two explanations can be offered for the same thing. It can appear like two different things, such as the duck–rabbit drawin,g where you can see both a rabbit and a duck. Stoked, right?

An optical illusion of a male body part has left everyone confused. People are taking too long to figure it out. And even after you learn the answer, your mind might continue having a hard time looking at it. Can you tell what it is?

This optical illusion of a male body part has stumped everyone, and the trickery doesn't end

The killing of Mexican drug kingpin El Mencho — real name Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — has brought sharp focus to how his cartel, the CJNG, depended on China and Chinese operators to build its fentanyl empire. While Chinese-sourced precursors have supported most Mexican cartels involved in synthetic drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, the history of Chinese involvement in Mexico’s drug trade goes back to the 20th-century opium economy.Here are the ways in which China and Chinese operators helped Mexican drug cartels:<h2>Opium dens: Chinese involvement in Mexico’s drug trade began a century ago</h2>In the early 20th century, opium dens were introduced in Mexico, mainly catering to Chinese immigrant labourers. Initially, Chinese merchants and farmers grew poppies and processed opium for smoking dens, primarily serving local Chinese communities in Mexico’s Sonora and Baja California.&nbsp;Gradually, the opium poppy was incorporated into Mexico’s agricultural landscape. By the mid-century, Mexican farmers and cartels dominated poppy cultivation, though Chinese networks had helped establish the crop’s illicit integration into north-west Mexico’s agricultural system.This marked Mexico’s first tryst with the drug trade and paved the way for the country’s opium economy, which later expanded into heroin production for the American market.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/mexico-cartel-clash-over-70-dead-in-mexico-following-el-mencho-cartel-boss-killing-1771908244823/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/mexico-cartel-clash-over-70-dead-in-mexico-following-el-mencho-cartel-boss-killing-1771908244823/embed</a><h2>Precursor chemicals: The second major phase of Chinese involvement in Mexico drug trade</h2>Many Mexican cartels have now pivoted to synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine and fentanyl. China is the primary global source of precursor chemicals and related equipment fuelling Mexico’s synthetic drug boom.Chinese state-subsidised chemical industries, operating with lax enforcement of dual-use regulations, &nbsp;facilitated access to these key materials.Fentanyl precursors — including NPP, ANPP, 4-AP and propionic anhydride — are produced in Chinese chemical plants and shipped to Mexican cartels, often using mislabelling or dark-web sales. Clandestine laboratories in Mexico synthesise fentanyl and its analogues, producing drugs that are far cheaper and more potent than heroin.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vehicles-torched-roads-blocked-gunmen-on-streets-mexico-on-the-boil-after-drug-kingpin-el-mencho-s-killing-what-s-happening-1771818387904">Vehicles torched, roads blocked, gunmen on streets: Mexico on the boil after drug kingpin El Mencho's killing — What's happening</a> Methamphetamine precursors, such as ephedrine or pseudoephedrine derivatives, follow similar routes, enabling large-scale meth production in Mexico.Mexican cartels such as El Mencho's CJNG (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación) and the Sinaloa cartel receive these imports through ports including Manzanillo, via brokers and Chinese-Mexican trafficking organisations such as the so-called “Zheng cartel”, which act as intermediaries.The introduction of these synthetics devastated much of the agrarian economy in poppy-growing regions like Sinaloa and Guerrero, as demand shifted from heroin to fentanyl.<h2>Rise of Chinese ‘pre precursors’:' Another disturbing trend in Mexico drug trade</h2>In 2019, the Chinese government scheduled fentanyl as a controlled substance. &nbsp;Since then, some suppliers shifted to producing and marketing “pre-precursor” chemicals and custom analogues. These are designed to evade both Chinese and international controls. The pre-precursors and analogues are sold through encrypted platforms and business-to-business marketplaces.Some Chinese chemical executives and brokers have been charged in the US with knowingly providing technical guidance on synthesis methods and evasion tactics to buyers linked to Mexican cartels.<h2>China supplies machinery, technology for mass production of drugs in Mexico</h2>China supplies much of the machinery used for mass drug production in Mexico, from pill pressers to assembly-line equipment. Pill presses and other industrial machines enable the large-scale production of fentanyl-laced tablets and counterfeit oxycodone.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/onlyfans-model-mar-a-julissa-denies-she-is-the-girlfriend-responsible-for-el-mencho-s-downfall-fake-news-1771994611998">OnlyFans model María Julissa denies she is the girlfriend responsible for El Mencho's downfall: 'Fake News'</a><h2>Chinese operators run extensive money laundering mechanisms to fuel Mexico drug trade in US</h2>Chinese underground banking systems and brokers, some of them based in the US, launder cartel money. One method involves purchasing goods in China for resale in Mexico, thereby generating clean cash for cartels.&nbsp;Funds are then moved back to Mexico using a variety of techniques that involves burner phones, apps and human networks. The intermediaries take a cut to repatriate billions generated from US drug sales to the Mexican cartels. Cryptocurrency and digital payment systems are among the technologies used in this process.Some of the sophisticated Chinese underground banking networks in the US collect bulk cartel cash directly from distributors and settle accounts through mirror transactions in China. Then they offset the payments through trade-based schemes. In the whole process, money does not change hands physically across borders. It is a faster and cheaper method than traditional laundering channels, reducing cartels’ reliance on intermediaries in Colombia or Mexico.<h2>Chinese-origin weapons and military-grade technology</h2>The CJNG and the Sinaloa cartel have reportedly used weapons and military-style technologies of Chinese origin, including drones and tactical gear. This equipment has increased their operational capacity and lethality, both in cartel turf wars and in confrontations with Mexican authorities.<h2>China–Mexico cartel cooperation fuelled US opioid crisis</h2>Chinese participation in trafficking organisations, including Chinese-Mexican networks, forms another aspect of this cooperation. These groups act as intermediaries in chemical procurement and assist in laundering proceeds.In short, China has played a significant role in fuelling the US opioid crisis through the supply of precursor materials for fentanyl, as well as chemicals used in counterfeit and poor-quality narcotics. A relationship that began with opium dens a century ago has evolved into a complex synthetic-drug supply chain that continues today.

From opium cultivation to precursor chemicals supply, China has been quietly involved in Mexican drug trafficking and the narcotics trade for over a century. That interesting story culminated in the present-day growth of cartel bosses like El Mencho, who was gunned down by Mexican army

The killing of Mexican drug kingpin El Mencho — real name Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — has brought sharp focus to how his cartel, the CJNG, depended on China and Chinese operators to build its fentanyl empire. While Chinese-sourced precursors have supported most Mexican cartels involved in synthetic drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, the history of Chinese involvement in Mexico’s drug trade goes back to the 20th-century opium economy. Here are the ways in which China and Chinese operators helped Mexican drug cartels: Opium dens: Chinese involvement in Mexico’s drug trade began a century ago In the early 20th century, opium dens were introduced in Mexico, mainly catering to Chinese immigrant labourers. Initially, Chinese merchants and farmers grew poppies and processed opium for smoking dens, primarily serving local Chinese communities in Mexico’s Sonora and Baja California. Gradually, the opium poppy was incorporated into Mexico’s agricultural landscape. By the mid-century, Mexican farmers and cartels dominated poppy cultivation, though Chinese networks had helped establish the crop’s illicit integration into north-west Mexico’s agricultural system. This marked Mexico’s first tryst with the drug trade and paved the way for the country’s opium economy, which later expanded into heroin production for the American market. https://www.wionews.com/videos/mexico-cartel-clash-over-70-dead-in-mexico-following-el-mencho-cartel-boss-killing-1771908244823/embed Precursor chemicals: The second major phase of Chinese involvement in Mexico drug trade Many Mexican cartels have now pivoted to synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine and fentanyl. China is the primary global source of precursor chemicals and related equipment fuelling Mexico’s synthetic drug boom. Chinese state-subsidised chemical industries, operating with lax enforcement of dual-use regulations, facilitated access to these key materials. Fentanyl precursors — including NPP, ANPP, 4-AP and propionic anhydride — are produced in Chinese chemical plants and shipped to Mexican cartels, often using mislabelling or dark-web sales. Clandestine laboratories in Mexico synthesise fentanyl and its analogues, producing drugs that are far cheaper and more potent than heroin. Also read: Vehicles torched, roads blocked, gunmen on streets: Mexico on the boil after drug kingpin El Mencho's killing — What's happening Methamphetamine precursors, such as ephedrine or pseudoephedrine derivatives, follow similar routes, enabling large-scale meth production in Mexico. Mexican cartels such as El Mencho's CJNG (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación) and the Sinaloa cartel receive these imports through ports including Manzanillo, via brokers and Chinese-Mexican trafficking organisations such as the so-called “Zheng cartel”, which act as intermediaries. The introduction of these synthetics devastated much of the agrarian economy in poppy-growing regions like Sinaloa and Guerrero, as demand shifted from heroin to fentanyl. Rise of Chinese ‘pre precursors’:' Another disturbing trend in Mexico drug trade In 2019, the Chinese government scheduled fentanyl as a controlled substance. Since then, some suppliers shifted to producing and marketing “pre-precursor” chemicals and custom analogues. These are designed to evade both Chinese and international controls. The pre-precursors and analogues are sold through encrypted platforms and business-to-business marketplaces. Some Chinese chemical executives and brokers have been charged in the US with knowingly providing technical guidance on synthesis methods and evasion tactics to buyers linked to Mexican cartels. China supplies machinery, technology for mass production of drugs in Mexico China supplies much of the machinery used for mass drug production in Mexico, from pill pressers to assembly-line equipment. Pill presses and other industrial machines enable the large-scale production of fentanyl-laced tablets and counterfeit oxycodone. Also read: OnlyFans model María Julissa denies she is the girlfriend responsible for El Mencho's downfall: 'Fake News' Chinese operators run extensive money laundering mechanisms to fuel Mexico drug trade in US Chinese underground banking systems and brokers, some of them based in the US, launder cartel money. One method involves purchasing goods in China for resale in Mexico, thereby generating clean cash for cartels. Funds are then moved back to Mexico using a variety of techniques that involves burner phones, apps and human networks. The intermediaries take a cut to repatriate billions generated from US drug sales to the Mexican cartels. Cryptocurrency and digital payment systems are among the technologies used in this process. Some of the sophisticated Chinese underground banking networks in the US collect bulk cartel cash directly from distributors and settle accounts through mirror transactions in China. Then they offset the payments through trade-based schemes. In the whole process, money does not change hands physically across borders. It is a faster and cheaper method than traditional laundering channels, reducing cartels’ reliance on intermediaries in Colombia or Mexico. Chinese-origin weapons and military-grade technology The CJNG and the Sinaloa cartel have reportedly used weapons and military-style technologies of Chinese origin, including drones and tactical gear. This equipment has increased their operational capacity and lethality, both in cartel turf wars and in confrontations with Mexican authorities. China–Mexico cartel cooperation fuelled US opioid crisis Chinese participation in trafficking organisations, including Chinese-Mexican networks, forms another aspect of this cooperation. These groups act as intermediaries in chemical procurement and assist in laundering proceeds. In short, China has played a significant role in fuelling the US opioid crisis through the supply of precursor materials for fentanyl, as well as chemicals used in counterfeit and poor-quality narcotics. A relationship that began with opium dens a century ago has evolved into a complex synthetic-drug supply chain that continues today.

From opium cultivation to precursor chemicals supply, China has been quietly involved in Mexican drug trafficking and the narcotics trade for over a century. That interesting story culminated in the present-day growth of cartel bosses like El Mencho, who was gunned down by Mexican army

China is involved in Mexico drug trade for over a century: From opium to precursor chemicals to money laundering and cartel weapons

A software engineer gained control of 7,000 robot vacuums in 24 countries when he built an app to steer the one in his home through a video game controller. He could monitor their live camera feeds and had access to microphone audio, maps, and status data. Sammy Azdoufal owned a DJI robot vacuum and noticed that the credentials he used on his app also allowed him entry to 7,000 other devices, Popular Science reported. This incident exposed a major flaw in robots linked to the internet and the cloud, revealing how they could quickly turn into surveillance tools if hacked into without the knowledge of the owner. Azdoufal used an AI coding assistant to reverse-engineer the manner in which the robot communicated with DJI’s remote cloud servers, and inadvertently ended up getting a peek into other people's homes.&nbsp;The software engineer shared the issue with The Verge, who then apprised DJI of the security flaw. The company says the problem has been fixed. However, it has exposed the vulnerability of such cloud-linked devices. The robot vacuum is a DJI Romo, an autonomous home vacuum that was launched in China last year. It has a range of sensors, just like other robot vacuums. It can be scheduled and controlled via an app.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/your-vacuum-might-be-spying-on-you-when-a-300-smart-gadget-became-an-indian-man-s-worst-nightmare-1761724044153">Your vacuum might be spying on you: When a $300 'smart' gadget became an Indian man's worst nightmare</a><h2>What went wrong with DJI robot vacuum?</h2>In Azdoufal's case, to control it with a video game remote control, he needed his app to communicate with DJI’s servers since some sensor data about the layout of the owner's home is stored there. A token would have been generated to prove he owned the vacuum. However, instead of having only one token verified, the servers granted access for a small army of robots. This meant he could access their real-time camera feeds and turn on their microphones.&nbsp;Cybersecurity experts have raised concerns about internet-connected robots and other smart home devices several times. Home robots are becoming more advanced, with humanoids being made to do household chores. In this scenario, things can get out of hand pretty quickly if the security flaws are not addressed soon. Hackers can gain entry into these devices by exploiting software flaws.

A man accidentally got access to thousands of robot vacuums of one company in several countries when he tried to link his own device to a video game remote controller. The scary episode allowed him to see inside other people's homes, exposing a major security flaw.

A software engineer gained control of 7,000 robot vacuums in 24 countries when he built an app to steer the one in his home through a video game controller. He could monitor their live camera feeds and had access to microphone audio, maps, and status data. Sammy Azdoufal owned a DJI robot vacuum and noticed that the credentials he used on his app also allowed him entry to 7,000 other devices, Popular Science reported. This incident exposed a major flaw in robots linked to the internet and the cloud, revealing how they could quickly turn into surveillance tools if hacked into without the knowledge of the owner. Azdoufal used an AI coding assistant to reverse-engineer the manner in which the robot communicated with DJI’s remote cloud servers, and inadvertently ended up getting a peek into other people's homes. The software engineer shared the issue with The Verge, who then apprised DJI of the security flaw. The company says the problem has been fixed. However, it has exposed the vulnerability of such cloud-linked devices. The robot vacuum is a DJI Romo, an autonomous home vacuum that was launched in China last year. It has a range of sensors, just like other robot vacuums. It can be scheduled and controlled via an app. Also Read: Your vacuum might be spying on you: When a $300 'smart' gadget became an Indian man's worst nightmare What went wrong with DJI robot vacuum? In Azdoufal's case, to control it with a video game remote control, he needed his app to communicate with DJI’s servers since some sensor data about the layout of the owner's home is stored there. A token would have been generated to prove he owned the vacuum. However, instead of having only one token verified, the servers granted access for a small army of robots. This meant he could access their real-time camera feeds and turn on their microphones. Cybersecurity experts have raised concerns about internet-connected robots and other smart home devices several times. Home robots are becoming more advanced, with humanoids being made to do household chores. In this scenario, things can get out of hand pretty quickly if the security flaws are not addressed soon. Hackers can gain entry into these devices by exploiting software flaws.

A man got access to thousands of robot vacuums of one company in several countries when he tried to link his own device to a video game remote controller. The scary episode allowed him to see inside other people's homes, exposing a major security flaw.

Man accidentally gained control of 7,000 robot vacuums in 24 countries when he tried to get creative

Virginia's Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday (Feb 24) slammed President Donald Trump for spreading false rhetoric and alleged that the POTUS was "enriching himself, his family, his friends" with the policies he has pushed through the Republican-led Congress. &nbsp;"The scale of the corruption is unprecedented," stated the Democrat during her party's official response to Trump’s State of the Union address. She also slammed Trump's hardline anti-immigration push and invoked the detention of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrat-al-green-thrown-out-house-after-black-people-aren-t-apes-protest-during-trump-s-state-of-the-union-address-speech-what-was-the-sign-about-1771981718199">Democrat protests Trump speech with 'Black people aren’t apes’ sign. Here's why</a><h2>"Somebody must be benefiting"</h2>Speaking from Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th century capital that became a cradle of resistance to British rule, Spanberger alleged that "Somebody must be benefiting" from Trump's policies. She alleged that Trump was courting foreign governments and princes for favours, listing the Qatari-gifted Air Force One and the “donations” received for Trump's White House ballroom revamp."There's the cover-up of the Epstein files, the crypto scams, cosying up to foreign princes for aeroplanes and billionaires for ballrooms, putting his name and face on buildings all over our nation's capital," said the Virginia Governor. "This is not what our founders envisioned, not by a long shot," she added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-donald-trump-state-of-the-union-address-2026-us-economy-immigration-midterms-democrats-republicans-house-congress-tariffs-affordability-epstein-files-1771981694990">US State of Union LIVE: 'Scale of corruption unprecedented' Democrats slam Trump</a><h2>'Is the president working for you? We all know the answer is no'</h2>Spanberger framed her remarks around three questions. "Is the president working to make life more affordable for you and your family? Is the president working to keep Americans safe, both at home and abroad? Is the president working for you?"Her answer, repeated throughout the 13-minute address, was blunt. "We all know the answer is no."Spanberger argued that Trump’s trade policies have driven up costs for families. &nbsp;She noted that Trump's “reckless trade policies” have added more than $1,700 in expenses per household. "Small Businesses have suffered. Farmers have suffered, some losing entire markets every day. Americans are paying the price," she said.Even though the Supreme Court recently struck down those tariffs, she said, "the damage to us, the American people, has already been done"."Republicans in Congress remain unwilling to assert their constitutional authority to stop him," she added. "They’re making your life harder. They’re making your life more expensive."While Trump described what he called a "golden age of America" during his nearly two-hour address, Spanberger said Americans "did not hear the truth" about rising costs in housing, health care and groceries.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger accused Donald Trump of “unprecedented” corruption in the Democratic response to his State of the Union. She alleged he was enriching allies, driving up household costs by $1,700 through trade policies, and failing to put Americans first.

Virginia's Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday (Feb 24) slammed President Donald Trump for spreading false rhetoric and alleged that the POTUS was "enriching himself, his family, his friends" with the policies he has pushed through the Republican-led Congress. "The scale of the corruption is unprecedented," stated the Democrat during her party's official response to Trump’s State of the Union address. She also slammed Trump's hardline anti-immigration push and invoked the detention of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. Also read | Democrat protests Trump speech with 'Black people aren’t apes’ sign. Here's why "Somebody must be benefiting" Speaking from Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th century capital that became a cradle of resistance to British rule, Spanberger alleged that "Somebody must be benefiting" from Trump's policies. She alleged that Trump was courting foreign governments and princes for favours, listing the Qatari-gifted Air Force One and the “donations” received for Trump's White House ballroom revamp. "There's the cover-up of the Epstein files, the crypto scams, cosying up to foreign princes for aeroplanes and billionaires for ballrooms, putting his name and face on buildings all over our nation's capital," said the Virginia Governor. "This is not what our founders envisioned, not by a long shot," she added. Also read | US State of Union LIVE: 'Scale of corruption unprecedented' Democrats slam Trump 'Is the president working for you? We all know the answer is no' Spanberger framed her remarks around three questions. "Is the president working to make life more affordable for you and your family? Is the president working to keep Americans safe, both at home and abroad? Is the president working for you?" Her answer, repeated throughout the 13-minute address, was blunt. "We all know the answer is no." Spanberger argued that Trump’s trade policies have driven up costs for families. She noted that Trump's “reckless trade policies” have added more than $1,700 in expenses per household. "Small Businesses have suffered. Farmers have suffered, some losing entire markets every day. Americans are paying the price," she said. Even though the Supreme Court recently struck down those tariffs, she said, "the damage to us, the American people, has already been done". "Republicans in Congress remain unwilling to assert their constitutional authority to stop him," she added. "They’re making your life harder. They’re making your life more expensive." While Trump described what he called a "golden age of America" during his nearly two-hour address, Spanberger said Americans "did not hear the truth" about rising costs in housing, health care and groceries.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger accused Donald Trump of “unprecedented” corruption in the Democratic response to his State of the Union. She alleged he was enriching allies, driving up household costs by $1,700 through trade policies, and failing to put Americans first.

Abigail Spanberger accuses Trump admin of 'unprecedented corruption' in Democratic response to State of the Union address

A Mexican OnlyFans and Instagram model has denied that she was the girlfriend who led the police to Mexico’s most notorious cartel boss Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. After his arrest, viral posts along with an AI photo spread across Spanish social media claiming that María Julissa was the alleged lover of the cartel boss. She clarified in a social media post, “I want to make it absolutely clear: I have nothing to do with that situation. The information going around is false and lacks foundation. I ask that you all not fall for fake news and always look to reliable sources and officials." It is unclear how she got dragged into the matter and was called out as El Mencho's girlfriend. Earlier, Mexico’s Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla told reporters that one of his lovers helped Mexican agents track down Oseguera, who managed to elude officers all this time.<h2>El Mencho's lover tipped off officials</h2>Trevilla revealed that they tracked down a man close to a woman who was taken to Tapalpa, a mountainside getaway community in Jalisco. After she left the resort, El Mencho and his men remained in the compound. Mexican military deployed the National Guard's Special Immediate Reaction Force, which soon led to gunfire between the two groups. The forces did not enter Jalisco "to keep the secret and thus retain the element of surprise," Trevilla said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-buildings-ablaze-gunshots-curfew-for-residents-violence-erupts-in-mexico-after-drug-cartel-leader-dies-1771850698624">Buildings ablaze, gunshots, curfew for residents - violence erupts in Mexico after drug cartel leader dies</a>&nbsp;El Mencho was killed in the ensuing operation described as "pretty violent" The police recovered an arsenal of assault weapons and two rocket launchers. This triggered the cartel to go on a rampage across Jalisco and other Mexican states. More than 70 people lost their lives in the violence. Trevilla told the media that a confidante of one of Oseguera's girlfriends tipped off officials, who helped plan the raid.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/the-drug-lords-who-bled-south-america-cartel-wars-explained-1771953290099/embed&nbsp;Rumours began circulating on social media, naming María Julissa as the woman who slept with El Mencho and tipped off the police. A photo showing Julissa with El Mencho is also circulating online and is attracting a lot of attention. However, experts caution that relying on photos to link the influencer with the intelligence operation would not be wise.

El Mencho dies: OnlyFans model María Julissa has denied that she was the one who passed on information on the drug cartel boss. A photo showing her with Oseguera is circulating on the internet, which could be AI-generated.

A Mexican OnlyFans and Instagram model has denied that she was the girlfriend who led the police to Mexico’s most notorious cartel boss Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. After his arrest, viral posts along with an AI photo spread across Spanish social media claiming that María Julissa was the alleged lover of the cartel boss. She clarified in a social media post, “I want to make it absolutely clear: I have nothing to do with that situation. The information going around is false and lacks foundation. I ask that you all not fall for fake news and always look to reliable sources and officials." It is unclear how she got dragged into the matter and was called out as El Mencho's girlfriend. Earlier, Mexico’s Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla told reporters that one of his lovers helped Mexican agents track down Oseguera, who managed to elude officers all this time. El Mencho's lover tipped off officials Trevilla revealed that they tracked down a man close to a woman who was taken to Tapalpa, a mountainside getaway community in Jalisco. After she left the resort, El Mencho and his men remained in the compound. Mexican military deployed the National Guard's Special Immediate Reaction Force, which soon led to gunfire between the two groups. The forces did not enter Jalisco "to keep the secret and thus retain the element of surprise," Trevilla said. Also Read: Buildings ablaze, gunshots, curfew for residents - violence erupts in Mexico after drug cartel leader dies El Mencho was killed in the ensuing operation described as "pretty violent" The police recovered an arsenal of assault weapons and two rocket launchers. This triggered the cartel to go on a rampage across Jalisco and other Mexican states. More than 70 people lost their lives in the violence. Trevilla told the media that a confidante of one of Oseguera's girlfriends tipped off officials, who helped plan the raid. https://www.wionews.com/videos/the-drug-lords-who-bled-south-america-cartel-wars-explained-1771953290099/embed Rumours began circulating on social media, naming María Julissa as the woman who slept with El Mencho and tipped off the police. A photo showing Julissa with El Mencho is also circulating online and is attracting a lot of attention. However, experts caution that relying on photos to link the influencer with the intelligence operation would not be wise.

El Mencho dies: OnlyFans model María Julissa has denied that she was the one who passed on information on the drug cartel boss. A photo showing her with Oseguera is circulating on the internet, which could be AI-generated.

OnlyFans model María Julissa denies she is the girlfriend responsible for El Mencho's downfall: 'Fake News'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Feb 24) called on Congress to pass the Dalilah Law that will prevent illegal immigrants from getting a commercial driver’s license in the United States. During his speech at his address at the State of the Union of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol, Trump highlighted the case of Dalilah Coleman, a five-year-old, who was critically injured in June 2024 when an 18-wheel tractor-trailer ploughed into her.Trump said that he is going to take care of the problem of illegal aliens, saying, “We will take care of this problem. We’re gonna take care of this problem. We are not playing games.”Trump claimed that the driver, an illegal alien, was let in by former president Joe Biden and was granted a commercial driver’s license by open borders politicians and California.“Doctors said Dalilah would never be able to walk or talk, have a good life. She wouldn’t be able to eat again. But against all odds, she’s in the first grade learning to walk, and she’s here this evening with her dad, Marcus, a fantastic man. Dalilah, you are a great inspiration,” the US president said.He continued, “Most illegal aliens do not speak English and cannot read even the most basic road signs as to direction, speed, danger or location. That’s why tonight I’m calling on Congress to pass what we will call the Dalilah law, barring any state from granting a commercial driver’s license to illegal aliens.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-pak-pm-would-ve-died-if-not-for-me-trump-reiterates-claim-of-ending-india-pakistan-war-1771990679386">Did Trump say ‘Pak PM would’ve died if not for me’ during India-Pakistan war?</a>

“We are deporting them, we don’t want them, get the hell out fast,” he added.<h2>What is Dalilah Law?</h2>The proposed Dalilah Law would prevent any state from granting a commercial driver’s license to immigrants who are in the country illegally. The law is aimed at improving road safety and ensuring only legal residents are given a commercial driver’s license. Trump also said that this would reduce employment incentives for illegal immigrants in sectors like logistics and long-haul trucking.The move comes as Trump continues his crackdown against illegal immigrants. He also cited several other crime incidents involving undocumented immigrants to push his policy against immigration.

Trump highlighted the case of Dalilah Coleman, a five-year-old, who was critically injured in June 2024 when an 18-wheel tractor-trailer ploughed into her.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Feb 24) called on Congress to pass the Dalilah Law that will prevent illegal immigrants from getting a commercial driver’s license in the United States. During his speech at his address at the State of the Union of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol, Trump highlighted the case of Dalilah Coleman, a five-year-old, who was critically injured in June 2024 when an 18-wheel tractor-trailer ploughed into her. Trump said that he is going to take care of the problem of illegal aliens, saying, “We will take care of this problem. We’re gonna take care of this problem. We are not playing games.” Trump claimed that the driver, an illegal alien, was let in by former president Joe Biden and was granted a commercial driver’s license by open borders politicians and California. “Doctors said Dalilah would never be able to walk or talk, have a good life. She wouldn’t be able to eat again. But against all odds, she’s in the first grade learning to walk, and she’s here this evening with her dad, Marcus, a fantastic man. Dalilah, you are a great inspiration,” the US president said. He continued, “Most illegal aliens do not speak English and cannot read even the most basic road signs as to direction, speed, danger or location. That’s why tonight I’m calling on Congress to pass what we will call the Dalilah law, barring any state from granting a commercial driver’s license to illegal aliens.” Also read | Did Trump say ‘Pak PM would’ve died if not for me’ during India-Pakistan war?

Trump highlighted the case of Dalilah Coleman, a five-year-old, who was critically injured in June 2024 when an 18-wheel tractor-trailer ploughed into her.

‘We are not playing games’: Trump pushes ‘Dalilah Law’ barring illegal aliens from getting commercial driver’s license

A Democratic congressman was removed from the House chamber on Tuesday (Feb 24) night after staging a protest during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Representative Al Green of Texas stood up as Trump entered to address the joint session of Congress, holding a sign that read, “Black people aren’t apes!” The message referred to a racist video that had briefly appeared earlier this month on Trump’s Truth Social account. The clip, which was later deleted, depicted former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys.The video sparked criticism from lawmakers and civil rights groups, who called it offensive and dehumanising. The Obamas were the first Black president and first lady in US history.<h2>“Black people aren’t apes!”&nbsp;</h2>Green, who is Black, remained standing with the sign raised as Trump began his remarks. At one point, someone nearby appeared to try to grab the placard from him. Green did not back down. As the president launched into his speech, chants of “USA! USA! USA!” broke out from sections of the chamber. Moments later, aides escorted Green out.<h2>What did the video show?</h2>The video, posted late Thursday (Feb 5) night, quickly drew backlash across the political spectrum. Near the end of the roughly one-minute clip, which repeated conspiracy theories about Trump’s 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, the Obamas briefly appeared, their faces superimposed on the bodies of monkeys, while the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” played in the background.&nbsp;Following uproar, Trump refused to apologise, claiming that he had not watched the racist Obama ape video in full before it was posted on his Truth Social account. Talking to reporters, Trump said, “I just looked at the first part... and I didn't see the whole thing,” adding that he "gave" the video to staff members to upload, and that they also did not watch it completely. "No, I didn't make a mistake," he insisted.The post remained online for about 12 hours before being removed. The White House initially dismissed criticism as "fake outrage," but later claimed the video had been shared in error by a staff member. "A White House staffer erroneously made the post. It has been taken down," a White House official told AFP.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/epstein-files-trump-andrew-clinton-and-more-the-11-prominent-names-listed-in-fbi-presentation-for-alleged-abuse-of-minors-1770354719231">Trump, Clinton and more - 11 'prominent names' listed by FBI in Epstein Files</a>However, earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had claimed that the images were "from an internet meme video depicting President Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from The Lion King." She further asked the press to "report on something today that actually matters to the American public," which apparently an openly racist depiction of America's first Black president isn't.

Democrat Al Green was thrown out of the House after protesting during Donald Trump’s State of the Union with a sign reading “Black people aren’t apes!” The protest followed backlash over a Truth Social video the POTUS posted. All you need to know.

A Democratic congressman was removed from the House chamber on Tuesday (Feb 24) night after staging a protest during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Representative Al Green of Texas stood up as Trump entered to address the joint session of Congress, holding a sign that read, “Black people aren’t apes!” The message referred to a racist video that had briefly appeared earlier this month on Trump’s Truth Social account. The clip, which was later deleted, depicted former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys. The video sparked criticism from lawmakers and civil rights groups, who called it offensive and dehumanising. The Obamas were the first Black president and first lady in US history. “Black people aren’t apes!” Green, who is Black, remained standing with the sign raised as Trump began his remarks. At one point, someone nearby appeared to try to grab the placard from him. Green did not back down. As the president launched into his speech, chants of “USA! USA! USA!” broke out from sections of the chamber. Moments later, aides escorted Green out. What did the video show? The video, posted late Thursday (Feb 5) night, quickly drew backlash across the political spectrum. Near the end of the roughly one-minute clip, which repeated conspiracy theories about Trump’s 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, the Obamas briefly appeared, their faces superimposed on the bodies of monkeys, while the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” played in the background. Following uproar, Trump refused to apologise, claiming that he had not watched the racist Obama ape video in full before it was posted on his Truth Social account. Talking to reporters, Trump said, “I just looked at the first part... and I didn't see the whole thing,” adding that he "gave" the video to staff members to upload, and that they also did not watch it completely. "No, I didn't make a mistake," he insisted. The post remained online for about 12 hours before being removed. The White House initially dismissed criticism as "fake outrage," but later claimed the video had been shared in error by a staff member. "A White House staffer erroneously made the post. It has been taken down," a White House official told AFP. Also read | Trump, Clinton and more - 11 'prominent names' listed by FBI in Epstein Files However, earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had claimed that the images were "from an internet meme video depicting President Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from The Lion King." She further asked the press to "report on something today that actually matters to the American public," which apparently an openly racist depiction of America's first Black president isn't.

Democrat Al Green was thrown out of the House after protesting during Donald Trump’s State of the Union with a sign reading “Black people aren’t apes!” The protest followed backlash over a Truth Social video the POTUS posted. All you need to know.

Democrat Al Green thrown out House after ‘Black people aren’t apes’ protest during Trump's State of the Union address speech. What was the sign about?

As the Indian information technology sector trembles amid mounting artificial intelligence fears and a record equity sell-off in the markets, the Nifty IT index has witnessed a severe bloodbath in recent days, hitting a 30-month low on Tuesday and wiping out nearly ₹10,000 crore in foreign investment from Indian tech stocks in just the last few days. The sell-off is driven by an “AI panic trade” triggered by a research report and the launch of Anthropic’s Claude Code this week.&nbsp;A report published by Citrini Research and co-authored by Alap Shah has fuelled fresh AI concerns for the IT sector. The report, titled “The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis,” maps a doomsday scenario for India’s prized sector, which has long been the preferred choice of the country’s top talent.&nbsp;It presents a fictional perspective set on June 30, 2028, looking back at how AI decimated the global services economy, especially the Indian IT industry, which relies on cheaper software solutions for customers in advanced economies such as the US.&nbsp;Citrini argues that India’s services model was built on providing developers at a fraction of Western wages. However, with the advent of “agentic AI,” the marginal cost of a coding agent has collapsed to the cost of electricity, potentially rendering Indian developers obsolete.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/god-s-own-country-to-officially-become-keralam-union-cabinet-approves-decision-to-rename-kerala-1771932449695">God’s Own Country to officially become 'Keralam': Union Cabinet approves decision to rename Kerala</a>&nbsp;The report further introduces the idea of “Ghost GDP,” contemplating a scenario where corporate profits and productivity (GDP) soar on paper but are not passed on to humans as they are replaced by AI, leading to a halt in money circulation back into the consumer economy.&nbsp;It predicts that by 2027, the $200+ billion services surplus that anchors India’s economy could “evaporate,” causing the rupee to crash by 18% and forcing India into preliminary bailout talks with the IMF.&nbsp;It also sketches a “2028 reality” in which clients at prominent companies like Infosys and Wipro begin cancelling contracts to build software internally using artificial intelligence.The IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector accounts for approximately 7.5% to 8% of India’s total GDP and contributes over 25% of the country’s total export earnings. The sector employs nearly 5.8 to 5.95 million professionals and acts as a primary source of foreign exchange, bringing in an estimated $224 billion in revenue for FY25.&nbsp;In contrast to the Citrini report, analysts from JPMorgan and HSBC argue that even if AI can write perfect code, human experts will still be needed to “plumb” it into massive corporate systems without breaking them.&nbsp;NASSCOM recently underlined that upgrading global legacy code (like COBOL) is a $1.6 trillion opportunity, and AI does not kill that work; it simply makes it faster, allowing Indian firms to handle larger volumes of projects. &nbsp;India has also begun preparing for potential strain on the outsourcing industry through Global Capability Centres (GCCs), over 50% of which are now located in the country, further strengthening its position as a global R&amp;D hub.

Citrini argues that India’s services model was built on providing developers at a fraction of Western wages. However, with the advent of “agentic AI,” the marginal cost of a coding agent has collapsed to the cost of electricity, potentially rendering Indian developers obsolete.

As the Indian information technology sector trembles amid mounting artificial intelligence fears and a record equity sell-off in the markets, the Nifty IT index has witnessed a severe bloodbath in recent days, hitting a 30-month low on Tuesday and wiping out nearly ₹10,000 crore in foreign investment from Indian tech stocks in just the last few days. The sell-off is driven by an “AI panic trade” triggered by a research report and the launch of Anthropic’s Claude Code this week. A report published by Citrini Research and co-authored by Alap Shah has fuelled fresh AI concerns for the IT sector. The report, titled “The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis,” maps a doomsday scenario for India’s prized sector, which has long been the preferred choice of the country’s top talent. It presents a fictional perspective set on June 30, 2028, looking back at how AI decimated the global services economy, especially the Indian IT industry, which relies on cheaper software solutions for customers in advanced economies such as the US. Citrini argues that India’s services model was built on providing developers at a fraction of Western wages. However, with the advent of “agentic AI,” the marginal cost of a coding agent has collapsed to the cost of electricity, potentially rendering Indian developers obsolete. Also Read: God’s Own Country to officially become 'Keralam': Union Cabinet approves decision to rename Kerala The report further introduces the idea of “Ghost GDP,” contemplating a scenario where corporate profits and productivity (GDP) soar on paper but are not passed on to humans as they are replaced by AI, leading to a halt in money circulation back into the consumer economy. It predicts that by 2027, the $200+ billion services surplus that anchors India’s economy could “evaporate,” causing the rupee to crash by 18% and forcing India into preliminary bailout talks with the IMF. It also sketches a “2028 reality” in which clients at prominent companies like Infosys and Wipro begin cancelling contracts to build software internally using artificial intelligence. The IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector accounts for approximately 7.5% to 8% of India’s total GDP and contributes over 25% of the country’s total export earnings. The sector employs nearly 5.8 to 5.95 million professionals and acts as a primary source of foreign exchange, bringing in an estimated $224 billion in revenue for FY25. In contrast to the Citrini report, analysts from JPMorgan and HSBC argue that even if AI can write perfect code, human experts will still be needed to “plumb” it into massive corporate systems without breaking them. NASSCOM recently underlined that upgrading global legacy code (like COBOL) is a $1.6 trillion opportunity, and AI does not kill that work; it simply makes it faster, allowing Indian firms to handle larger volumes of projects. India has also begun preparing for potential strain on the outsourcing industry through Global Capability Centres (GCCs), over 50% of which are now located in the country, further strengthening its position as a global R&D hub.

Citrini argues that India’s services model was built on providing developers at a fraction of Western wages. However, with the advent of “agentic AI,” the marginal cost of a coding agent has collapsed to the cost of electricity, potentially rendering Indian developers obsolete.

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Iran is about to complete a deal with China to purchase CM-302 anti-ship cruise missiles ahead of potential strikes from the United States as it deploys a massive naval force near the coasts of the Islamic Republic, according to several media reports. 

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Reports are claiming that former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland, who also served as chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and head of the Council of Europe, was recently hospitalised after an alleged suicide attempt in the wake of corruption charges arising from his links to late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The news came days after Jagland was formally charged with aggravated corruption that could lead to 10 years in prison. He has denied any wrongdoing, calling his links to Epstein “unwise” or “poor judgement”, and saying he would cooperate fully with the probe.<h2>Was the news of Jagland suicide attempt silenced?</h2>According to various media reports and social media posts, the Norwegian Editors' Association reportedly reached an agreement with Jagland's lawyer not to cover his suicide attempt, which happened last week.&nbsp;But some outlets went ahead and published the story anyway. The OSINT outlet Faytuks Network was among the first to report the development. Reports suggested that Jagland's condition is serious.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-peter-mandelson-faces-allegations-of-giving-sensitive-info-to-epstein-1771904668957/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-peter-mandelson-faces-allegations-of-giving-sensitive-info-to-epstein-1771904668957/embed</a><h2>Who is Thorbjørn Jagland, linked to Epstein files?</h2>A prominent Norwegian politician, Thorbjørn Jagland served as Norwegian prime minister from 1996 to 1997 and as Secretary General of the Council of Europe from 2009 to 2019. He also served as Norway's Foreign Minister and as chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee from 2009 to 2015.His links to Epstein were revealed in the release of Epstein files by the US Justice Department.Jagland and his family members planned or made visits to Epstein's properties in Paris, New York, and Palm Beach, Florida, according to email communications released in the US. There are also reports that they planned a visit to Epstein's private island in Little St James, known in media accounts as ‘pedo island’, though it was possibly cancelled.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-jesus-watches-over-her-whoops-disturbing-epstein-files-email-mocking-young-victim-s-faith-goes-viral-1771055911141">'Jesus watches over her… whoops': Disturbing Epstein files email mocking young victim’s faith goes viral</a>&nbsp;Epstein reportedly sought Jagland's help to arrange meetings or messages with high-profile figures such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, or to promote financial ideas.Jagland was described in some Epstein communications as a “Nobel big shot”.The relationship appears mutually beneficial in Epstein's view. Jagland offered access and influence in diplomatic and human rights circles, while Epstein provided luxury perks, gifts, travel, and possibly loans.<h2>Norway's probe into Jagland–Epstein links</h2>Norwegian police charged Jagland with gross corruption over his Epstein connections, which he denied. &nbsp;The charges followed a probe by Norway's economic crime unit Økokrim into Jagland. Police raided Jagland's home in Oslo and other properties.The probe is into whether he misused his official positions as chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee or head of the Council of Europe to receive improper benefits from Epstein. The Council of Europe waived his diplomatic immunity at Norway's request to allow the probe to proceed.The period in which he was in touch with Epstein, from 2011 to 2018, coincided with his roles as chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee (2009–2015) and Secretary General of the Council of Europe (2009–2019).Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/revealed-at-least-6-epstein-secret-storage-units-missed-by-fbi-what-are-they-hiding-unseen-pics-of-young-victims-blackmail-material-powerful-men-1771892294014">REVEALED! At least 6 Epstein secret storage units missed by FBI. What are they hiding?</a>Økokrim Director Pål K. Lønseth said there were “reasonable grounds” to investigate whether Jagland received improper benefits, such as gifts, travel expenses, loans, or holidays from Epstein, connected to his official positions.Following Økokrim searches of Jagland's residence in Oslo and other recreational and coastal homes, he was formally charged under the Norwegian Penal Code.&nbsp;The investigation remains ongoing.No evidence has linked Jagland to Epstein's criminal sexual activities or any direct involvement in abuse or trafficking.&nbsp;The main focus of the probe is on him allegedly accepting undue benefits or peddling influence.

Reports suggest that former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalised after an alleged suicide attempt days after being charged with aggravated corruption over his links to late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. He had denied any wrongdoing.

Reports are claiming that former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland, who also served as chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and head of the Council of Europe, was recently hospitalised after an alleged suicide attempt in the wake of corruption charges arising from his links to late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The news came days after Jagland was formally charged with aggravated corruption that could lead to 10 years in prison. He has denied any wrongdoing, calling his links to Epstein “unwise” or “poor judgement”, and saying he would cooperate fully with the probe. Was the news of Jagland suicide attempt silenced? According to various media reports and social media posts, the Norwegian Editors' Association reportedly reached an agreement with Jagland's lawyer not to cover his suicide attempt, which happened last week. But some outlets went ahead and published the story anyway. The OSINT outlet Faytuks Network was among the first to report the development. Reports suggested that Jagland's condition is serious. https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-peter-mandelson-faces-allegations-of-giving-sensitive-info-to-epstein-1771904668957/embed Who is Thorbjørn Jagland, linked to Epstein files? A prominent Norwegian politician, Thorbjørn Jagland served as Norwegian prime minister from 1996 to 1997 and as Secretary General of the Council of Europe from 2009 to 2019. He also served as Norway's Foreign Minister and as chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee from 2009 to 2015. His links to Epstein were revealed in the release of Epstein files by the US Justice Department. Jagland and his family members planned or made visits to Epstein's properties in Paris, New York, and Palm Beach, Florida, according to email communications released in the US. There are also reports that they planned a visit to Epstein's private island in Little St James, known in media accounts as ‘pedo island’, though it was possibly cancelled. Also read: 'Jesus watches over her… whoops': Disturbing Epstein files email mocking young victim’s faith goes viral Epstein reportedly sought Jagland's help to arrange meetings or messages with high-profile figures such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, or to promote financial ideas. Jagland was described in some Epstein communications as a “Nobel big shot”. The relationship appears mutually beneficial in Epstein's view. Jagland offered access and influence in diplomatic and human rights circles, while Epstein provided luxury perks, gifts, travel, and possibly loans. Norway's probe into Jagland–Epstein links Norwegian police charged Jagland with gross corruption over his Epstein connections, which he denied. The charges followed a probe by Norway's economic crime unit Økokrim into Jagland. Police raided Jagland's home in Oslo and other properties. The probe is into whether he misused his official positions as chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee or head of the Council of Europe to receive improper benefits from Epstein. The Council of Europe waived his diplomatic immunity at Norway's request to allow the probe to proceed. The period in which he was in touch with Epstein, from 2011 to 2018, coincided with his roles as chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee (2009–2015) and Secretary General of the Council of Europe (2009–2019). Also read: REVEALED! At least 6 Epstein secret storage units missed by FBI. What are they hiding? Økokrim Director Pål K. Lønseth said there were “reasonable grounds” to investigate whether Jagland received improper benefits, such as gifts, travel expenses, loans, or holidays from Epstein, connected to his official positions. Following Økokrim searches of Jagland's residence in Oslo and other recreational and coastal homes, he was formally charged under the Norwegian Penal Code. The investigation remains ongoing. No evidence has linked Jagland to Epstein's criminal sexual activities or any direct involvement in abuse or trafficking. The main focus of the probe is on him allegedly accepting undue benefits or peddling influence.

Reports suggest that former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalised after an alleged suicide attempt days after being charged with aggravated corruption over his links to late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. He had denied any wrongdoing.

Norwegian ex-PM Thorbjorn Jagland attempted suicide following corruption charges linked to paedophile Epstein: Reports

A scientist has suggested that heaven might be a physical place in the universe and has even theorised its location. According to Michael Guillén, PhD, a former Harvard physics lecturer and science communicator, who wrote in an op-ed recently that this place we call paradise could be sitting beyond the Cosmic Horizon. Hubble's Law states that the farther a galaxy is from Earth, the faster it’s moving away from us. Edwin Hubble discovered that galaxies are speeding away from each other at such a speed that only the speed of light can match it. Guillen says that "heaven may be located on the other side of the Cosmic Horizon." This distance is 439 billion trillion kilometres away from Earth. However, his theory has been dismissed by other scientists who think this is a topic of metaphysics and not science.&nbsp;Guillen presents four reasons for stating this. He cites modern cosmology, which states that "an entire universe exists beyond the Cosmic Horizon. But it’s permanently hidden from us because we can never reach, let alone cross over, the Cosmic Horizon." Alex Gianninas, PhD, an associate teaching professor of astronomy at Connecticut College, argues against it. He told Popular Mechanics, “The cosmic horizon is not a physical place, but a finite boundary beyond which we simply cannot see or communicate."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earth-radio-signal-every-22-minutes-cosmic-oxymoron-1771576248446">Every 22 minutes, a strange object has been sending a signal to Earth for 38 years</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ancient-indian-texts-say-one-universe-ends-and-another-begins-is-this-what-big-bang-was-1768563626475">Ancient Indian texts say one universe ends, and another is born. Is this what Big Bang was?</a><h2>Universe extends beyond we can see</h2>Just because we cannot see beyond it, doesn't mean the universe ends there. Since the universe is about 13.8 billion years old, and light moves at around 300,000 kilometres per second, it is only possible to see regions from where light has had enough time to reach Earth. Other places are so far that light from there would never reach us.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-think-we-have-received-a-signal-from-a-parallel-universe-via-a-wormhole-1758602937635">Scientists think we have received a signal from a parallel universe via a WORMHOLE</a>&nbsp;Another argument Guillen presents is Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity. He says that Einstein states that time stops at the Cosmic Horizon. This means there is no past, present or future after this point, and heaven likely lies in a place with timelessness. He further argues that modern cosmology states that the Cosmic Horizon has the "very oldest celestial objects in the observable universe". Which means, anything beyond this is so old that they possibly "predate the so-called big bang".&nbsp;Guillen is not the only scientist to talk about "partially religious, spiritual, or metaphysical" entities. Some of them have stated that treating the Big Bang as the end-all, be-all beginning risks a "creation-story language".&nbsp; &nbsp;

A scientist has claimed the place we cannot see beyond the observable universe is where heaven could be located. This place begins from where the Cosmic Horizon ends. However, critics have dismissed his theory.

A scientist has suggested that heaven might be a physical place in the universe and has even theorised its location. According to Michael Guillén, PhD, a former Harvard physics lecturer and science communicator, who wrote in an op-ed recently that this place we call paradise could be sitting beyond the Cosmic Horizon. Hubble's Law states that the farther a galaxy is from Earth, the faster it’s moving away from us. Edwin Hubble discovered that galaxies are speeding away from each other at such a speed that only the speed of light can match it. Guillen says that "heaven may be located on the other side of the Cosmic Horizon." This distance is 439 billion trillion kilometres away from Earth. However, his theory has been dismissed by other scientists who think this is a topic of metaphysics and not science. Guillen presents four reasons for stating this. He cites modern cosmology, which states that "an entire universe exists beyond the Cosmic Horizon. But it’s permanently hidden from us because we can never reach, let alone cross over, the Cosmic Horizon." Alex Gianninas, PhD, an associate teaching professor of astronomy at Connecticut College, argues against it. He told Popular Mechanics, “The cosmic horizon is not a physical place, but a finite boundary beyond which we simply cannot see or communicate." Also Read: Every 22 minutes, a strange object has been sending a signal to Earth for 38 years Also Read: Ancient Indian texts say one universe ends, and another is born. Is this what Big Bang was? Universe extends beyond we can see Just because we cannot see beyond it, doesn't mean the universe ends there. Since the universe is about 13.8 billion years old, and light moves at around 300,000 kilometres per second, it is only possible to see regions from where light has had enough time to reach Earth. Other places are so far that light from there would never reach us. Also Read: Scientists think we have received a signal from a parallel universe via a WORMHOLE Another argument Guillen presents is Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity. He says that Einstein states that time stops at the Cosmic Horizon. This means there is no past, present or future after this point, and heaven likely lies in a place with timelessness. He further argues that modern cosmology states that the Cosmic Horizon has the "very oldest celestial objects in the observable universe". Which means, anything beyond this is so old that they possibly "predate the so-called big bang". Guillen is not the only scientist to talk about "partially religious, spiritual, or metaphysical" entities. Some of them have stated that treating the Big Bang as the end-all, be-all beginning risks a "creation-story language".

A scientist has claimed the place we cannot see beyond the observable universe is where heaven could be located. This place begins from where the Cosmic Horizon ends. However, critics have dismissed his theory.

Scientist claims heaven lies in the physical universe, and tells its EXACT location

A boy, Hugo, became the first British baby to be born out of a womb transplant, a phenomenon which is termed by Grace Bell as “simply a miracle”. Grace Bell was born without a womb. She doesn't have periods, but does have normal ovaries- a condition known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MKRH) syndrome. She had only two ways to carry her own child: one was surrogacy, and the second was to hope for a womb transplant.&nbsp;The donor of the womb for Bell was a deceased lady. Womb transplant is an extremely rare procedure, and it took 10 hours for Bell to transplant the womb at The Churchill Hospital in Oxford in June 2024. Only 70 babies have been born out of a womb transplant across the world, only two from Europe and only thirty from the womb of a deceased lady.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shanghai-sinkhole-qixin-road-february-2026-1770893952135">Watch | Sudden collapse, massive sinkhole swallows road in Shanghai</a>The donor has donated five other organs, which were transplanted into four other people. The parents of the donor wish to remain annonymous said, “Through organ donation, she has given other families the precious gift of time, hope, healing and now life. As her parents, we feel tremendous pride at the legacy she leaves behind – a legacy of compassion, courage and love that continues to touch lives even after her passing.”Hugo Powell was delivered at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea hospital in London, weighing 3.09kg (6lb 13oz) just ahead of Christmas. He is now 10 weeks old. Grace said she remembers when Hugo was born, "It was simply a miracle. I remember waking up in the morning and seeing his little face, with his little dummy in, and it felt like I needed to wake up from a dream. It was just incredible."&nbsp;The couple, Grace and Steve has named the middle name Richard, after Prof Richard Smith, the clinical lead at the charity Womb Transplant UK and a consultant gynaecological surgeon at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust. He started researching womb transplantation more than 25 years ago and was present at Hugo's birth. The couple might plan to conceive another baby, after which surgeons will remove the transplanted womb. This is to save Bell from taking lifetime drugs to prevent the body's immune system from attacking the transplant organ.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Baby Hugo Powell becomes the first UK child born following a womb transplant. Mother Grace Bell, who has Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, underwent the rare surgery at The Churchill Hospital. The procedure was led by Richard Smith of Womb Transplant UK.

A boy, Hugo, became the first British baby to be born out of a womb transplant, a phenomenon which is termed by Grace Bell as “simply a miracle”. Grace Bell was born without a womb. She doesn't have periods, but does have normal ovaries- a condition known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MKRH) syndrome. She had only two ways to carry her own child: one was surrogacy, and the second was to hope for a womb transplant. The donor of the womb for Bell was a deceased lady. Womb transplant is an extremely rare procedure, and it took 10 hours for Bell to transplant the womb at The Churchill Hospital in Oxford in June 2024. Only 70 babies have been born out of a womb transplant across the world, only two from Europe and only thirty from the womb of a deceased lady. Also Read: Watch | Sudden collapse, massive sinkhole swallows road in Shanghai The donor has donated five other organs, which were transplanted into four other people. The parents of the donor wish to remain annonymous said, “Through organ donation, she has given other families the precious gift of time, hope, healing and now life. As her parents, we feel tremendous pride at the legacy she leaves behind – a legacy of compassion, courage and love that continues to touch lives even after her passing.” Hugo Powell was delivered at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea hospital in London, weighing 3.09kg (6lb 13oz) just ahead of Christmas. He is now 10 weeks old. Grace said she remembers when Hugo was born, "It was simply a miracle. I remember waking up in the morning and seeing his little face, with his little dummy in, and it felt like I needed to wake up from a dream. It was just incredible." The couple, Grace and Steve has named the middle name Richard, after Prof Richard Smith, the clinical lead at the charity Womb Transplant UK and a consultant gynaecological surgeon at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust. He started researching womb transplantation more than 25 years ago and was present at Hugo's birth. The couple might plan to conceive another baby, after which surgeons will remove the transplanted womb. This is to save Bell from taking lifetime drugs to prevent the body's immune system from attacking the transplant organ.

Baby Hugo Powell becomes the first UK child born following a womb transplant. Mother Grace Bell, who has Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, underwent the rare surgery at The Churchill Hospital. The procedure was led by Richard Smith of Womb Transplant UK.

First UK baby born after womb transplant: Hugo Powell delivered in London

Incas sacrificed children in a deadly ritual centuries ago, and now a team of scientists has found exactly what happened to them. Remains of four of them were recovered from the top of volcanoes in Peru years ago. Researchers who analysed the mummified bodies say that their heads were bashed to kill them. The children were sacrificed in an Inca ritual called capacocha. The team says that it was "one of the most significant ceremonial rituals of the Inca Empire." They now have direct evidence of the practice gathered following CT scans of their mummified remains. The study was published in January in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. Bioarchaeologist and co-author of the study, Dagmara Socha, told Gizmodo, “The capacocha children served as representatives of their living communities before the deities.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/13-000-years-ago-a-tribe-vanished-and-mammoths-died-when-a-cosmic-explosion-ripped-earth-1763624710450">13,000 years ago, a tribe vanished, and mammoths died - When a cosmic explosion ripped Earth</a><h2>All children sacrificed by Incas had a common injury</h2>The remains of the four children have been named after the volcanoes on which they were found. There is Ampato #1, Ampato #2, Ampato #4, and Sara Sara. Ampato #1, also known as the Lady of Ampato, died of injuries in her cranium and the areas of her pelvis and chest at the age of 14. The freezing conditions naturally mummified her body. Researchers also found corn, pottery fragments, and figurines near her. Sara Sara mummy also died at around 14 years old from cranial injuries. Ampato #2 was scarificed at the age of eight, again receiving a blow to her head. She had a health condition contrary to what previous studies state about the physical conditions of the victims. Sara Sara also revealed similar health issues. Ampato #4 also died of a head injury at around 10 years old. CT scan showed that her body had been modified after she died and was likely buried twice. Some of her bones were missing, and her abdominal cavity was filled with rocks and pieces of textiles, suggesting she was mummified by the Incas, the first such instance.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/500-year-old-rumoured-labyrinth-under-peru-temple-proves-to-be-real-we-suspect-that-1767603037927">500-year-old rumoured labyrinth under Peru temple proves to be real: ‘We suspect that...’</a><h2>Incas took approval for marriages from mummified relatives</h2>Her ancestors moved her to a different place, as records show the Inca Empire resettled populations. They took the mummified remains with them. The researchers state that carrying bodies with them to another place offers "the first direct evidence that the role of children sacrificed in the capacocha ritual did not end with their death." Historical records suggest that the Incas sought blessings and approval of the mummies of dead rulers for marriages. Socha believes Ampato #4 "played a similar role in the religious life of provincial communities."&nbsp; &nbsp;

Scientists have found the way children were sacrificed during the reign of the Incas, and it is pretty gruesome. But it didn't end there. The people carried mummified remains with them while relocating and sought their approval for marriages. 

Incas sacrificed children in a deadly ritual centuries ago, and now a team of scientists has found exactly what happened to them. Remains of four of them were recovered from the top of volcanoes in Peru years ago. Researchers who analysed the mummified bodies say that their heads were bashed to kill them. The children were sacrificed in an Inca ritual called capacocha. The team says that it was "one of the most significant ceremonial rituals of the Inca Empire." They now have direct evidence of the practice gathered following CT scans of their mummified remains. The study was published in January in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. Bioarchaeologist and co-author of the study, Dagmara Socha, told Gizmodo, “The capacocha children served as representatives of their living communities before the deities.” Also Read: 13,000 years ago, a tribe vanished, and mammoths died - When a cosmic explosion ripped Earth All children sacrificed by Incas had a common injury The remains of the four children have been named after the volcanoes on which they were found. There is Ampato #1, Ampato #2, Ampato #4, and Sara Sara. Ampato #1, also known as the Lady of Ampato, died of injuries in her cranium and the areas of her pelvis and chest at the age of 14. The freezing conditions naturally mummified her body. Researchers also found corn, pottery fragments, and figurines near her. Sara Sara mummy also died at around 14 years old from cranial injuries. Ampato #2 was scarificed at the age of eight, again receiving a blow to her head. She had a health condition contrary to what previous studies state about the physical conditions of the victims. Sara Sara also revealed similar health issues. Ampato #4 also died of a head injury at around 10 years old. CT scan showed that her body had been modified after she died and was likely buried twice. Some of her bones were missing, and her abdominal cavity was filled with rocks and pieces of textiles, suggesting she was mummified by the Incas, the first such instance. Also Read: 500-year-old rumoured labyrinth under Peru temple proves to be real: ‘We suspect that...’ Incas took approval for marriages from mummified relatives Her ancestors moved her to a different place, as records show the Inca Empire resettled populations. They took the mummified remains with them. The researchers state that carrying bodies with them to another place offers "the first direct evidence that the role of children sacrificed in the capacocha ritual did not end with their death." Historical records suggest that the Incas sought blessings and approval of the mummies of dead rulers for marriages. Socha believes Ampato #4 "played a similar role in the religious life of provincial communities."

Scientists have found the way children were sacrificed during the reign of the Incas, and it is pretty gruesome. But it didn't end there. The people carried mummified remains with them while relocating and sought their approval for marriages.&nbsp;

Incas sacrificed children with fatal head blows, then revered their mummified remains

Lolita Express haunts UK royals as paedophile Epstein's flights used Air Force bases, six airport runways. Did Andrew allow it? Jeffrey Epstein's Lolita Express is haunting the British royal family. British police are now probing whether the fleet of aircraft owned by Epstein were used to facilitate human trafficking or sexual exploitation linked to the late paedophile financier’s network. At the heart of this probe is the role of Andrew Monunbaten-Windsor. The question is whether he facilitiated these flights when he was Prince Andrew. The planes had reportedly landed in or departed from the runways of at least six major UK airports including Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and Birmingham.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/reports-evidence-in-epstein-uk-flight-probe-destroyed-1771863251508/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/reports-evidence-in-epstein-uk-flight-probe-destroyed-1771863251508/embed</a><h2>Andrew was already known as ‘Airmiles Andy’ for misusing publicly funded aircraft</h2>Andrew, himself a trained pilot and air force veteran, was nicknamed “Airmiles Andy” for extensive official travel in which he often used publicly funded aircraft, including those of the Royal Air Force.Andrew was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to disclosures made in the US as part of the Epstein files releases.Some of the emails released in the US allegedly showed he shared sensitive information with Epstein.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/where-is-lolita-express-the-infamous-plane-at-the-heart-of-paedophile-jeffrey-epstein-s-trafficking-operations-now-1771855783749">Where is ‘Lolita Express’, the infamous plane at the heart of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking operations, now?</a><h2>Epstein - Andrew flights: Former UK PM Gordon Brown's letters to police</h2>Gordon Brown, the former prime minister who was in office when Prince Andrew was a British trade representative, has now written to several police departments in the nationHe urged them to investigate whether Andrew used taxpayer-funded RAF jets and bases to facilitate meetings with Epstein while he was the &nbsp;UK trade envoy, in the 2001–2011 period.Saying that &nbsp;Britain’s “unacknowledged role” in the Epstein saga “is by far the biggest scandal of all,” Brown cited “new and additional information” suggesting official flights may have doubled as cover for private engagements linked to Epstein.Calling any misuse of public money “wholly unacceptable,” Brown wanted the British Ministry of Defence and other departments to be questioned on the matter.He wanted full disclosure of records authorising Epstein plaine landings. Brown’s letters listed nine UK runways — including commercial hubs and RAF bases — used by Epstein’s aircraft. He asked what security checks were done, especially after Epstein’s 2008 US conviction, and whether Andrew helped secure access to military airfields.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-uk-flight-trail-sparks-new-police-scrutiny-pressure-mounts-on-former-prince-andrew-1771400837529">Epstein UK flight trail sparks new police scrutiny, pressure mounts on former Prince Andrew</a><h2>Several sightings of Epstein flights were already reported in British media, but promptly ignored</h2>Epstein’s Gulfstream jet — dubbed the “Lolita Express” — &nbsp;landed at RAF Marham in December 2000 after arriving at Luton. Such landings more than two decades ago were already reported by British media, including The Telegraph newspaper.Epstein's consternation about the reportage has been revealed in the latest Epstein file release by US Justice Department.The documents include an email exchange, showing Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell initially dismissing a Telegraph inquiry as “crap and not true.”But Epstein replied: “Just spoke to Larry [a pilot]… it’s true.”Maxwell wrote back: “S***”.A 2011 Telegraph headline, The Duke, his paedophile guest, and the most unusual use of an RAF base, had enraged Epstein. The duke here refers to Andrew.After the article was published, Epstein's lawyers protested the “grossly inaccurate and persistent references to him being a ‘paedophile’”. At the time, his team also demanded “a categoric clarification and apology” from the paper.<h2>Lolita Express in UK: A significant evidence gap involving UK air force</h2>There is lack of evidence on decades-old landings involving some Royal Air Force bases. These records are automatically deleted after three months under RAF record-retention policies. This has complicated efforts to reconstruct movements of the Epstein Lolita Express flights.&nbsp;Police are now relying on commercial airport records and interviews with airport personnel where possible. The British Ministry of Defence said that private aircraft may use RAF bases subject to fees and security clearance. But now, such explanations are not going to suffice

British police are probing into landings and takeoffs of Lolita Express, Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, in UK airports and air force bases. The question is about former prince Andrew's role in the security clearances and possibile official complicity

Lolita Express haunts UK royals as paedophile Epstein's flights used Air Force bases, six airport runways. Did Andrew allow it? Jeffrey Epstein's Lolita Express is haunting the British royal family. British police are now probing whether the fleet of aircraft owned by Epstein were used to facilitate human trafficking or sexual exploitation linked to the late paedophile financier’s network. At the heart of this probe is the role of Andrew Monunbaten-Windsor. The question is whether he facilitiated these flights when he was Prince Andrew. The planes had reportedly landed in or departed from the runways of at least six major UK airports including Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and Birmingham. https://www.wionews.com/videos/reports-evidence-in-epstein-uk-flight-probe-destroyed-1771863251508/embed Andrew was already known as ‘Airmiles Andy’ for misusing publicly funded aircraft Andrew, himself a trained pilot and air force veteran, was nicknamed “Airmiles Andy” for extensive official travel in which he often used publicly funded aircraft, including those of the Royal Air Force. Andrew was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to disclosures made in the US as part of the Epstein files releases. Some of the emails released in the US allegedly showed he shared sensitive information with Epstein. Also read: Where is ‘Lolita Express’, the infamous plane at the heart of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking operations, now? Epstein - Andrew flights: Former UK PM Gordon Brown's letters to police Gordon Brown, the former prime minister who was in office when Prince Andrew was a British trade representative, has now written to several police departments in the nation He urged them to investigate whether Andrew used taxpayer-funded RAF jets and bases to facilitate meetings with Epstein while he was the UK trade envoy, in the 2001–2011 period. Saying that Britain’s “unacknowledged role” in the Epstein saga “is by far the biggest scandal of all,” Brown cited “new and additional information” suggesting official flights may have doubled as cover for private engagements linked to Epstein. Calling any misuse of public money “wholly unacceptable,” Brown wanted the British Ministry of Defence and other departments to be questioned on the matter. He wanted full disclosure of records authorising Epstein plaine landings. Brown’s letters listed nine UK runways — including commercial hubs and RAF bases — used by Epstein’s aircraft. He asked what security checks were done, especially after Epstein’s 2008 US conviction, and whether Andrew helped secure access to military airfields. Also read: Epstein UK flight trail sparks new police scrutiny, pressure mounts on former Prince Andrew Several sightings of Epstein flights were already reported in British media, but promptly ignored Epstein’s Gulfstream jet — dubbed the “Lolita Express” — landed at RAF Marham in December 2000 after arriving at Luton. Such landings more than two decades ago were already reported by British media, including The Telegraph newspaper. Epstein's consternation about the reportage has been revealed in the latest Epstein file release by US Justice Department. The documents include an email exchange, showing Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell initially dismissing a Telegraph inquiry as “crap and not true.” But Epstein replied: “Just spoke to Larry [a pilot]… it’s true.” Maxwell wrote back: “S***”. A 2011 Telegraph headline, The Duke, his paedophile guest, and the most unusual use of an RAF base, had enraged Epstein. The duke here refers to Andrew. After the article was published, Epstein's lawyers protested the “grossly inaccurate and persistent references to him being a ‘paedophile’”. At the time, his team also demanded “a categoric clarification and apology” from the paper. Lolita Express in UK: A significant evidence gap involving UK air force There is lack of evidence on decades-old landings involving some Royal Air Force bases. These records are automatically deleted after three months under RAF record-retention policies. This has complicated efforts to reconstruct movements of the Epstein Lolita Express flights. Police are now relying on commercial airport records and interviews with airport personnel where possible. The British Ministry of Defence said that private aircraft may use RAF bases subject to fees and security clearance. But now, such explanations are not going to suffice

British police are probing into landings and takeoffs of Lolita Express, Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, in UK airports and air force bases. The question is about former prince Andrew's role in the security clearances and possible official complicity

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