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A Jewish student at the prestigious Yale University was stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag during an anti-Israel protest on campus Saturday (Apr 20), American media reported on Sunday.

A Jewish student at the prestigious Yale University was stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag during an anti-Israel protest on campus Saturday (Apr 20), American media reported on Sunday. The student, identified as Sahar Tartak, is the editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, a report by Fox News said. Tartak had been covering the protest along with a friend. The protest at the Beinecke Plaza had drawn hundreds of students in support of Palestinians, Fox News reported. Tartak said a crowd of protesters instantly singled her and her friend out as they were identifiably Jewish. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Israeli military intelligence chief quits over failure to prevent Oct 7 attack "They made a human blockade in front of us and blockaded us whenever we tried to exercise our freedom of movement around the protest," she said. At some point, Tarktak and her friend were separated. Hurt in left eye Tartak said that one of the students at the protest, whose face was covered with a keffiyeh, took a Palestinian flag that he was holding, waved it in her face, and hit her left eye. She tried to run after the protesters, but couldn't as the protesters prevented her from doing so. The Jewish student also said that some people were laughing at her and none made an effort to track the assailant down. Tartak reported the incident to the police, who called an ambulance for her. Also watch | Netanyahu accuses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of pushing 'false leaks' amid hostage crisis × Speaking to Fox News, she also highlighted no administrators were at the protest, nor were campus police given instructions to disband it when things turned violent. The Yale University Police Department, meanwhile, told the network that it was probing a report of assault at the Beinecke Plaza. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli media reported over weekend that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of security leaks following which tensions erupted over the meeting of the country's war cabinet that's leading the country's unprecedented military response to October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel.&nbsp;

According to Israeli broadcaster Kan's correspondent, Netanyahu reportedly hinted at this issue by saying: "Every time I sit in small meetings with the defence minister, the head of the Mossad, and the head of the Shin Bet - everything is leaked. I know that it's not the head of the Mossad and not the head of the Shin Bet, so who could it be?"&nbsp;

Gallant was not present during that particular meeting but several ministers and leaders of the security establishment were in attendance.

The Israeli security and military leadership have previously voiced concerns about discussing cabinet-related matters "out of fear of leaks."

Previously, the differences between Netanyahu and Gallant have come out in the open amid the raging war in Gaza that has brought Israel global condemnation for the fierce nature of humanitarian crisis in the blockaded Palestinian enclave where about 34,000 people have been killed since October 7.

Also watch |&nbsp;Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says, 'Israel has freedom of action to do what it wants

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For instance, Netanyahu claimed earlier this month that a date for the Rafah aggression had been set. But Yoav Gallant later debunked these statements during a visit to Washington, according to Axios.

US President Joe Biden's administration has issued multiple calls for Israel to defer a ground offensive in Rafah, unless it presents a feasible plan to evacuate civilians.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains at the centre of public opposition as his wartime government continues to be engulfed by weekly protests led by the families of hostages in Gaza.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defence Minister Gallant and Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz are bitter political rivals but make up the core of the emergency cabinet deciding Israel’s most consequential war matters.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli media reported over weekend that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of security leaks following which tensions erupted over the meeting of the country's war cabinet that's leading the country's unprecedented military response to October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel.

Israeli media reported over weekend that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of security leaks following which tensions erupted over the meeting of the country's war cabinet that's leading the country's unprecedented military response to October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel. According to Israeli broadcaster Kan's correspondent, Netanyahu reportedly hinted at this issue by saying: "Every time I sit in small meetings with the defence minister, the head of the Mossad, and the head of the Shin Bet - everything is leaked. I know that it's not the head of the Mossad and not the head of the Shin Bet, so who could it be?" Gallant was not present during that particular meeting but several ministers and leaders of the security establishment were in attendance. The Israeli security and military leadership have previously voiced concerns about discussing cabinet-related matters "out of fear of leaks." Previously, the differences between Netanyahu and Gallant have come out in the open amid the raging war in Gaza that has brought Israel global condemnation for the fierce nature of humanitarian crisis in the blockaded Palestinian enclave where about 34,000 people have been killed since October 7. Also watch | Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says, 'Israel has freedom of action to do what it wants × For instance, Netanyahu claimed earlier this month that a date for the Rafah aggression had been set. But Yoav Gallant later debunked these statements during a visit to Washington, according to Axios. US President Joe Biden's administration has issued multiple calls for Israel to defer a ground offensive in Rafah, unless it presents a feasible plan to evacuate civilians. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains at the centre of public opposition as his wartime government continues to be engulfed by weekly protests led by the families of hostages in Gaza. Also read | Hamas militant group 'collapsing' from within, claims Israeli Defence Minister Gallant Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defence Minister Gallant and Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz are bitter political rivals but make up the core of the emergency cabinet deciding Israel’s most consequential war matters. (With inputs from agencies)

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The US military carried out a major experiment, matching a piloted aircraft against an AI-controlled F-16. The AI-managed F-16D X-62A, also recognised as the Variable-stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), engaged in an aerial combat session last year.

This information was disclosed recently by the US Air Force and DARPA. Military officials stated that the trials demonstrated the potential for machine learning to revolutionise aerial combat tactics.

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DARPA initiated AI experimentation in December 2022 through its Air Combat Evolution (ACE) programme, aiming to create an autonomous fighter jet system.

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During the September 2023 dogfight, humans were present on the AI-controlled jet with the ability to deactivate the AI, though this wasn't necessary. Both aircraft engaged in close encounters, approaching within 2,000 feet at speeds of 1,200 miles per hour. The outcome of the dogfight was not disclosed.

Bill Gray, the chief test pilot at the Air Force's Test Pilot School, stressed on&nbsp;the significance of dogfighting in advancing autonomous AI systems for various aerial tasks. The ACE programme, which began in December 2022, has conducted 21 test flights, leading to extensive software modifications.

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Secretary of the US Air Force, Frank Kendall, informed the US Senate about plans to introduce an autonomously flown F-16 later in the year, with a pilot observing as the technology operates, as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;The goal is for the technology to be fully capable without human intervention, highlighting the evolving role of AI in military aviation.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US military carried out a major experiment, matching a piloted aircraft against an AI-controlled F-16. The AI-managed F-16D X-62A, also recognised as the Variable-stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), engaged in an aerial combat session last year.

The US military carried out a major experiment, matching a piloted aircraft against an AI-controlled F-16. The AI-managed F-16D X-62A, also recognised as the Variable-stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), engaged in an aerial combat session last year. This information was disclosed recently by the US Air Force and DARPA. Military officials stated that the trials demonstrated the potential for machine learning to revolutionise aerial combat tactics. Watch the video here: Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program achieves world first for #AI in aerospace. 7min video highlights how in-air combat tests between AI- and human-piloted F-16s @EdwardsAFB are transforming progress for human-machine teaming and trusted autonomy. https://t.co/NewcjI4UjP — DARPA (@DARPA) April 17, 2024 × DARPA initiated AI experimentation in December 2022 through its Air Combat Evolution (ACE) programme, aiming to create an autonomous fighter jet system. Also read | Rockets launched at US-led coalition base in Syria from Iraq During the September 2023 dogfight, humans were present on the AI-controlled jet with the ability to deactivate the AI, though this wasn't necessary. Both aircraft engaged in close encounters, approaching within 2,000 feet at speeds of 1,200 miles per hour. The outcome of the dogfight was not disclosed. Bill Gray, the chief test pilot at the Air Force's Test Pilot School, stressed on the significance of dogfighting in advancing autonomous AI systems for various aerial tasks. The ACE programme, which began in December 2022, has conducted 21 test flights, leading to extensive software modifications. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian soldiers welcome US aid vote Secretary of the US Air Force, Frank Kendall, informed the US Senate about plans to introduce an autonomously flown F-16 later in the year, with a pilot observing as the technology operates, as reported by Reuters. The goal is for the technology to be fully capable without human intervention, highlighting the evolving role of AI in military aviation. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH: US Air Force conducts first-ever human vs AI aerial dogfight

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Two navy helicopters collided mid-air in Malaysia. Ten people died in the accident. It occurred during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.

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A Japanese hygiene products maker started selling the world's first "horizontally" recycled disposable baby diapers at shopping centres on Saturday (April 20), Japanese media reported.&nbsp;

The company, Unicharm Corp, worked on the concept of "horizontal recycling", which is a form of recycling where products at the end of their lifecycle are used as material in the creation of similar products.&nbsp;

Media reports mentioned that after collecting the diapers, the company ground and washed them first, and then the materials were separated.&nbsp;

In the next process, the company treated&nbsp;the clean materials with ozone to reduce bacteria and odour, after which they were made into diapers.&nbsp;

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Kyodo News reported that the company has collaborated with two local governments in Kagoshima Prefecture for the recycling process.&nbsp;

The firm started manufacturing recycled adult diapers in 2022. At first, such recycled diapers were provided to hospitals and care homes for the elderly.&nbsp;

"We would like to transform a resource-intensive standard to a cyclical one. We have received approval from experts concerning the hygiene" of the diapers, senior executive officer of Unicharm, Tsutomu Kido, said as quoted by Kyodo News.&nbsp;

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<h2>Japan's plummeting birth rate&nbsp;</h2>

Japan is currently struggling with the issue of a plummeting birth rate, which recently forced a diaper manufacturer to stop making them for babies. Instead, the company ramped up production for adults.&nbsp;

In March, Oji Holdings said that it would wrap up domestic output of infant diapers in September after a massive drop in production. In 2001, there was a peak of around 700 million annually, which&nbsp;dropped to 400 million till last month.&nbsp;

"Demand for baby diapers is decreasing because of factors including the falling birth rate," a spokesman told the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

The number of births in Japan dropped to a new low in 2023, with more than twice as many deaths as new babies.

The births in 2023 fell for the eighth consecutive year to 758,631, a drop of 5.1 per cent, preliminary data showed in February. The number of deaths stood at 1,590,503.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A Japanese hygiene products maker started selling the world's first "horizontally" recycled disposable baby diapers at shopping centres on Saturday (April 20), Japanese media reported.

A Japanese hygiene products maker started selling the world's first "horizontally" recycled disposable baby diapers at shopping centres on Saturday (April 20), Japanese media reported. The company, Unicharm Corp, worked on the concept of "horizontal recycling", which is a form of recycling where products at the end of their lifecycle are used as material in the creation of similar products. Media reports mentioned that after collecting the diapers, the company ground and washed them first, and then the materials were separated. In the next process, the company treated the clean materials with ozone to reduce bacteria and odour, after which they were made into diapers. Also read: Beirut turns into cancer hotspot as Lebanon fails to curb use of diesel generators Kyodo News reported that the company has collaborated with two local governments in Kagoshima Prefecture for the recycling process. The firm started manufacturing recycled adult diapers in 2022. At first, such recycled diapers were provided to hospitals and care homes for the elderly. "We would like to transform a resource-intensive standard to a cyclical one. We have received approval from experts concerning the hygiene" of the diapers, senior executive officer of Unicharm, Tsutomu Kido, said as quoted by Kyodo News. Also read: Columbia University shifts to virtual classes following on-campus arrests amid anti-Israel protests Japan's plummeting birth rate Japan is currently struggling with the issue of a plummeting birth rate, which recently forced a diaper manufacturer to stop making them for babies. Instead, the company ramped up production for adults. In March, Oji Holdings said that it would wrap up domestic output of infant diapers in September after a massive drop in production. In 2001, there was a peak of around 700 million annually, which dropped to 400 million till last month. "Demand for baby diapers is decreasing because of factors including the falling birth rate," a spokesman told the news agency AFP. The number of births in Japan dropped to a new low in 2023, with more than twice as many deaths as new babies. The births in 2023 fell for the eighth consecutive year to 758,631, a drop of 5.1 per cent, preliminary data showed in February. The number of deaths stood at 1,590,503. (With inputs from agencies)

In a first, Japan launches 'horizontally recycled' diapers. What is it?

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Get Ready With Me (GRWM) is one of the most popular social media trends worldwide, but in China, a new, but related&nbsp;trend has taken over with people posting their videos labelled&nbsp;"disgusting", "ugliest", or "gross" outfits as&nbsp;"Outfit of the Day (OOTD)".&nbsp;

In the GRWM video, people generally demonstrate the step-by-step process of getting ready. From make-up to outfit selection and styling, the bloggers show every detail. In China, young workers have taken steps backwards, for reasons open to speculation.&nbsp;

People have shared OOTD videos on Chinese social media platforms donning weird combinations for office, such as cartoon cotton socks with heels, pyjamas with knee-high boots, and colours and prints usually considered inappropriate formal wear.&nbsp;

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The hashtag "Why do young people always wear ugly clothes to work," has over 90 million reads on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. On Douyin, which is a Chinese version of TikTok, videos of people showing ugly work outfits have garnered millions of views.&nbsp;

Hashtags like #grossoutfitforwork and #uglyclothesshouldbeforwork remain popular with the trend. They also asked the users to choose who wore it worst.&nbsp;

The trend seems to have begun after a social media post by a chilly restaurant worker in September last year. As per reports, she had claimed that her warmth-prioritising outfit made the boss angry.&nbsp;

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Since then, people have been expressing their dissatisfaction and anger towards their boring, underpaid and long-hour jobs just by wearing "ugliest" clothes to workplaces. Also, a way of telling that they would rather wear whatever they have instead of purchasing new clothes.&nbsp;

Some of the rebellions are posing reasons for picking such clothes with one woman writing: "My coworker says I dress like a wild man." She shared an image of herself wearing a neon yellow vest and baggy knee-length shorts.&nbsp;

Another said, "My boss gave me 50 yuan to wash my clothes and I was forbidden to shake hands with clients ever again" and showed off a dirty yellow and blue jacket.&nbsp;

Another post read, "Earning such little salary, with ugly coworkers, what else do you expect from my outfit?"&nbsp;

Hu Wei, who is a young office worker in Shanghai, told local news agency Shangguan News in February, "I have to leave no later than 8:10 in the morning, then take two subway lines for at least 45 minutes to work. Sometimes I even bring breakfast to the office. How can I have time to pick out nice outfits?"&nbsp;

Though people have given various reasons for picking such outfits, not everyone understands them. Some social media users called out the trend of sloppy work attire as lazy or highlighting young workers' lack of ambition. "Dressing properly will help improve your financial prospects…if you dress clean and smart for work, your mental state will be the same," read one comment on Weibo.&nbsp;

Get Ready With Me (GRWM) is one of the most popular social media trends worldwide, but in China, a new, but related trend has taken over with people posting their videos labelled "disgusting", "ugliest", or "gross" outfits as "Outfit of the Day (OOTD)".

Get Ready With Me (GRWM) is one of the most popular social media trends worldwide, but in China, a new, but related trend has taken over with people posting their videos labelled "disgusting", "ugliest", or "gross" outfits as "Outfit of the Day (OOTD)". In the GRWM video, people generally demonstrate the step-by-step process of getting ready. From make-up to outfit selection and styling, the bloggers show every detail. In China, young workers have taken steps backwards, for reasons open to speculation. People have shared OOTD videos on Chinese social media platforms donning weird combinations for office, such as cartoon cotton socks with heels, pyjamas with knee-high boots, and colours and prints usually considered inappropriate formal wear. Also read: In a world's first, Japan launches 'horizontally recycled' diapers The hashtag "Why do young people always wear ugly clothes to work," has over 90 million reads on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. On Douyin, which is a Chinese version of TikTok, videos of people showing ugly work outfits have garnered millions of views. Hashtags like #grossoutfitforwork and #uglyclothesshouldbeforwork remain popular with the trend. They also asked the users to choose who wore it worst. The trend seems to have begun after a social media post by a chilly restaurant worker in September last year. As per reports, she had claimed that her warmth-prioritising outfit made the boss angry. Also read: Beirut turns into cancer hotspot as Lebanon fails to curb use of diesel generators Since then, people have been expressing their dissatisfaction and anger towards their boring, underpaid and long-hour jobs just by wearing "ugliest" clothes to workplaces. Also, a way of telling that they would rather wear whatever they have instead of purchasing new clothes. Some of the rebellions are posing reasons for picking such clothes with one woman writing: "My coworker says I dress like a wild man." She shared an image of herself wearing a neon yellow vest and baggy knee-length shorts. Another said, "My boss gave me 50 yuan to wash my clothes and I was forbidden to shake hands with clients ever again" and showed off a dirty yellow and blue jacket. Another post read, "Earning such little salary, with ugly coworkers, what else do you expect from my outfit?" Hu Wei, who is a young office worker in Shanghai, told local news agency Shangguan News in February, "I have to leave no later than 8:10 in the morning, then take two subway lines for at least 45 minutes to work. Sometimes I even bring breakfast to the office. How can I have time to pick out nice outfits?" Though people have given various reasons for picking such outfits, not everyone understands them. Some social media users called out the trend of sloppy work attire as lazy or highlighting young workers' lack of ambition. "Dressing properly will help improve your financial prospects…if you dress clean and smart for work, your mental state will be the same," read one comment on Weibo.

Young officegoers in China opting for 'disgusting' and 'ugly' clothes as work outfits. Here's why

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. According to a new report published by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), children under the age of six have been manipulated into “disturbing” acts of sexual abuse.

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. According to a new report published by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), children under the age of six have been manipulated into “disturbing” acts of sexual abuse. As per the IWF's abuse hotline, last year was the most extreme year on record as it saw a 22 per cent increase in 'category A' imagery, which includes penetrative sexual activity as well as images which involve indulgence in sexual activity with an animal, or sadism. For the first time, the charity looked into the data on abuse against children, between the age bracket of three to six, in the whole year. The report was focused on young kids who were made the target of sexual abuse when they logged into online platforms through mobile phones and devices within the family home. "All 'self-generated' child sexual abuse imagery is horrific but seeing so many very young children in these images and videos is particularly distressing," stated the report. Also Read: Two kids dead, 15 injured after drunk woman drives car through birthday party in US The number of child sexual abuse images, which were 'self-generated', increased by 27 per cent in one year. These images are generated by the perpetrator as they remotely direct the victim and record them using webcams. The IWF report included a vast majority of abusive images. "The term 'self-generated' does not mean that the child is instigating the creation of this sexual content themselves," stated the report's authors. "They are being groomed, coerced and in some cases blackmailed into engaging in sexual behaviour. They are never to blame for the creation or existence of this imagery," he added. In many of those images, the children were seen in a home setting and generally sitting in their bedroom. According to the analysts, there were soft toys, games, books and bedding featuring cartoon characters in the background of the images. "These are very young children, supposedly in the safety of their own bedrooms, very likely unaware that the activities they are being coerced into doing are being recorded and saved and ultimately shared multiple times on the internet," stated the report. IWF appeals to warn children about online dangers The charity has said that children, below the age of six, need to be warned about online dangers. “The opportunistic criminals who want to manipulate your children into disturbing acts of sexual abuse are not a distant threat,” stated Susie Hargreaves, the IWF’s chief executive. Watch: Report urges immediate fixes to online child exploitation 'Cybertipline' “They are trying to talk to them now on phones and devices you can find in any family home. If children under six are being targeted, we need to be having age-appropriate conversations now to make sure they know how to spot the dangers,” he added. "This deeply disturbing report shows that predators are targeting younger and younger victims. My message to parents is to speak to your children about their use of social media, because the platforms you presume safe may pose a risk," said Security Minister Tom Tugendhart. (With inputs from agencies)

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Five people, including two children, presumably family were found dead inside an Oklahoma City home Monday (Apr 22) morning. According to police sergeant Gary Knight, all five people appeared to be murdered.

Five people, including two children, presumably family were found dead inside an Oklahoma City home Monday (Apr 22) morning. According to police sergeant Gary Knight, all five people appeared to be murdered. "When officers arrived, they made entry into the home and did indeed find five people in there who were deceased," Knight said. "This wasn't a carbon monoxide situation or anything like that - these are five people who were killed," the police sergeant said. “All died violently," he told NBC News. The victims include a man and a woman. According to police, all five people had injuries consistent with homicides. Police are investigating it as a shooting incident as they found a gun on the man's body. Police were sent to the house approximately 16 miles west of downtown Oklahoma City at 9:35 am after receiving a report of corpses inside, according to Knight. A 10-year-old had found the bodies, according to local media reports. Also read: Two kids dead, 15 injured after drunk woman drives car through birthday party in US The Mustang Public School District confirmed that two current - one in sixth grade, the other in ninth, and one ex-student were among three discovered deceased in the residence. “It is with a very heavy heart that I share some very sad news with all of you today. Earlier today, we confirmed that a tragedy occurred at a home within our District, and we can now confirm the deaths of two of our students (a 6th-grade student attending Meadow Brook Intermediate and a 9th-grade student attending Mustang High School) along with a recent (2023) MPS graduate," Mustang Public Schools superintendent Charles Bradley said in a statement. "We are shocked, and our hearts are broken; this tragedy simply defies understanding. While this has been a very difficult year for the MPS Family, both students and adults may struggle with managing their feelings and reactions to this news," the statement read.

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In China, futuristic urinals have come up in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, offering automated health monitoring through urine analysis. These smart toilets, as reported by the New York Post, quickly and accurately test urine on-site for approximately $2.76 (₹230). They provide a convenient way for people to manage their health while using public restrooms.

Shanghai-based documentary filmmaker Christian Petersen-Clausen posted a picture of one of these urinals and detailed his experience in a series of tweets.

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Recently Health Checking Urinals have begun popping up in Men's restrooms all over Shanghai. 
 
A private company is offering the urine analysis for RMB 20. Naturally I tried that out. 
 
Here's how that went. <a href="https://t.co/1enzII4b7E">pic.twitter.com/1enzII4b7E</a>
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He wrote, ''Recently Health Checking Urinals have begun popping up in Men's restrooms all over Shanghai. A private company is offering the urine analysis for RMB 20. Naturally, I tried that out.''

''The whole process is about as easy as one might think. I paid my fee via WeChat and before I even made it down the escalator had my results,'' he further wrote as he shared pictures of a man using the toilet and getting his results.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-alert-sounded-in-china-amid-fears-of-massive-once-a-century-floods-714109">Also read |&nbsp;Red alert sounded in China amid fears of massive 'once-a-century' floods</a>

His results, which said he lacked calcium, were "otherwise unremarkable",&nbsp;he said.

A few days later, he encountered another one of these urinals and conducted another test. "Seems like I've been consuming enough milk by now," he wrote, indicating that the tests were quite thorough. He informed users that his calcium levels had improved.

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I don't think this shall replace a visit to your doctor but it might very well prompt one. 
 
A cardiologist told me that thanks to Apple Watches he now saw more people before they had heart attacks. 
 
That's kind of what I am hoping for here. <a href="https://t.co/VpTOHYa97Y">pic.twitter.com/VpTOHYa97Y</a>
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''The company seems to be installing them all over China and given how important early detection of health issues is I think this is quite good. I don't think this shall replace a visit to your doctor but it might very well prompt one. A cardiologist told me that thanks to Apple Watches he now saw more people before they had heart attacks. That's kind of what I am hoping for here,'' he added.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;Floods swamp southern China

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In China, futuristic urinals have come up in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, offering automated health monitoring through urine analysis. These smart toilets, as reported by the New York Post, quickly and accurately test urine on-site for approximately $2.

In China, futuristic urinals have come up in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, offering automated health monitoring through urine analysis. These smart toilets, as reported by the New York Post, quickly and accurately test urine on-site for approximately $2.76 (₹230). They provide a convenient way for people to manage their health while using public restrooms. Shanghai-based documentary filmmaker Christian Petersen-Clausen posted a picture of one of these urinals and detailed his experience in a series of tweets. Recently Health Checking Urinals have begun popping up in Men's restrooms all over Shanghai. A private company is offering the urine analysis for RMB 20. Naturally I tried that out. Here's how that went. pic.twitter.com/1enzII4b7E — Christian Petersen-Clausen (@chris__pc) April 22, 2024 × He wrote, ''Recently Health Checking Urinals have begun popping up in Men's restrooms all over Shanghai. A private company is offering the urine analysis for RMB 20. Naturally, I tried that out.'' ''The whole process is about as easy as one might think. I paid my fee via WeChat and before I even made it down the escalator had my results,'' he further wrote as he shared pictures of a man using the toilet and getting his results. Also read | Red alert sounded in China amid fears of massive 'once-a-century' floods His results, which said he lacked calcium, were "otherwise unremarkable", he said. A few days later, he encountered another one of these urinals and conducted another test. "Seems like I've been consuming enough milk by now," he wrote, indicating that the tests were quite thorough. He informed users that his calcium levels had improved. I don't think this shall replace a visit to your doctor but it might very well prompt one. A cardiologist told me that thanks to Apple Watches he now saw more people before they had heart attacks. That's kind of what I am hoping for here. pic.twitter.com/VpTOHYa97Y — Christian Petersen-Clausen (@chris__pc) April 22, 2024 × ''The company seems to be installing them all over China and given how important early detection of health issues is I think this is quite good. I don't think this shall replace a visit to your doctor but it might very well prompt one. A cardiologist told me that thanks to Apple Watches he now saw more people before they had heart attacks. That's kind of what I am hoping for here,'' he added. Also watch | Floods swamp southern China (With inputs from agencies)

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