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US President-elect Donald Trump recently reposted a video in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was referred to as a "deep, dark son of a bitch." This comes only weeks after Netanyahu described a phone conversation with Trump as &ldquo;very friendly, warm, and important,&rdquo; discussing hostage negotiations and Syria.
The video, posted on Trump&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-is-donald-trump-interested-in-acquiring-ownership-of-greenland-8602066">Truth Social</a> platform on Wednesday (January 8), features economist Jeffrey Sachs speaking to Tucker Carlson. In the clip, Sachs accuses Netanyahu of shaping US foreign policy to serve Israel's interests, claiming he has pushed for "endless wars" in the Middle East.<iframe width="600" height="" style="max-width: 100%; border: 0;" src="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/113789043423746072/embed" class="truthsocial-embed truthsocial-video" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
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Sachs alleges that since 1995, Netanyahu has followed a strategy to weaken Hamas and Hezbollah by undermining their backers in countries like Iraq, Iran, and Syria. &ldquo;[Netanyahu&rsquo;s] gotten us into endless wars and because of the power of all of this in US politics, he&rsquo;s gotten his way,&rdquo; Sachs said during the interview.
It remains unclear why Trump chose to share the video. The timing coincides with ongoing diplomatic efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the current US administration to negotiate a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages in the region.
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Last month, Netanyahu had spoken positively about his discussion with Trump, saying, &ldquo;It was a very friendly, very warm and very important conversation. We spoke about the need to complete Israel&rsquo;s victory, and we also spoke at length about the efforts we are making to free our hostages,&rdquo; as reported by CNN.
On Tuesday, 7 January, Trump issued a warning to Hamas, stating that if the group fails to release hostages by the time he takes office on 20 January, &ldquo;all hell will break out.&rdquo; 
Speaking at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, he said, &ldquo;If those hostages aren&rsquo;t back, I don&rsquo;t want to hurt your negotiation, but if they&rsquo;re not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East.&rdquo;
<h2>Trump-Netanyahu ties</h2>
During his first term as president, Trump made noteworthy diplomatic moves in support of Netanyahu, such as recognising Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights in 2019 and backing the Abraham Accords with Gulf nations. In 2022, Trump hosted Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago during the Israeli leader&rsquo;s US visit.
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However, relations between the two leaders soured when Netanyahu congratulated Joe Biden on winning the 2020 election. Trump publicly criticised Netanyahu, saying, &ldquo;I haven&rsquo;t spoken to [the Israeli leader] since. Fuck him.&rdquo;
Following Trump&rsquo;s victory in the 2024 presidential election, Netanyahu appeared to extend an olive branch, congratulating him on X (formerly Twitter). Netanyahu wrote, &ldquo;Congratulations on history's greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The video, posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform on Wednesday, features economist Jeffrey Sachs accusing Netanyahu of shaping US foreign policy to serve Israel's interests.

US President-elect Donald Trump recently reposted a video in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was referred to as a "deep, dark son of a bitch." This comes only weeks after Netanyahu described a phone conversation with Trump as “very friendly, warm, and important,” discussing hostage negotiations and Syria. The video, posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform on Wednesday (January 8), features economist Jeffrey Sachs speaking to Tucker Carlson. In the clip, Sachs accuses Netanyahu of shaping US foreign policy to serve Israel's interests, claiming he has pushed for "endless wars" in the Middle East. Also read: 'Girl, you’re no longer governor...': Musk slams Trudeau for rejecting Trump's Canada-US 'merger' pitch Sachs alleges that since 1995, Netanyahu has followed a strategy to weaken Hamas and Hezbollah by undermining their backers in countries like Iraq, Iran, and Syria. “[Netanyahu’s] gotten us into endless wars and because of the power of all of this in US politics, he’s gotten his way,” Sachs said during the interview. It remains unclear why Trump chose to share the video. The timing coincides with ongoing diplomatic efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the current US administration to negotiate a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages in the region. Also read: Mexico President mocks Trump’s 'Gulf of America' proposal, suggests 'Mexican America' instead Last month, Netanyahu had spoken positively about his discussion with Trump, saying, “It was a very friendly, very warm and very important conversation. We spoke about the need to complete Israel’s victory, and we also spoke at length about the efforts we are making to free our hostages,” as reported by CNN. On Tuesday, 7 January, Trump issued a warning to Hamas, stating that if the group fails to release hostages by the time he takes office on 20 January, “all hell will break out.” Speaking at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, he said, “If those hostages aren’t back, I don’t want to hurt your negotiation, but if they’re not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East.” Trump-Netanyahu ties During his first term as president, Trump made noteworthy diplomatic moves in support of Netanyahu, such as recognising Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights in 2019 and backing the Abraham Accords with Gulf nations. In 2022, Trump hosted Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago during the Israeli leader’s US visit. Also read: Trump warns 'all hell will break out' if Hamas doesn't release hostages before Jan 20 However, relations between the two leaders soured when Netanyahu congratulated Joe Biden on winning the 2020 election. Trump publicly criticised Netanyahu, saying, “I haven’t spoken to [the Israeli leader] since. Fuck him.” Following Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, Netanyahu appeared to extend an olive branch, congratulating him on X (formerly Twitter). Netanyahu wrote, “Congratulations on history's greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump reposts video calling Netanyahu 'deep, dark son of a b***h'

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The owner of the house, which was shown as the residence of TV character Walter White of the iconic American show Breaking Bad has been put up for sale, according to media reports early Thursday (Jan 9).
The house is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (US). This ranch-style residence features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a backyard pool.
A report by the Guardian early Thursday said that the house has been put up for sale for $4 million.
<h2>'Our family home since 1973'</h2>
Speaking to local media, homeowner Joanne Quintana said that the house's popularity among people who were fans of Breaking Bad had come at a cost to her family's quality of life.
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Quintana said that she and her family have been living in this house since 1973. &ldquo;So we&rsquo;re going to walk away with just our memories. It&rsquo;s time to move on. We&rsquo;re done. There&rsquo;s no reason to fight any more,&rdquo; she added.
As per The Guardian report, the house was first scouted by the Breaking Bad crew in 2006.
During the five seasons of the show, which aired from 2008 to 2013, the exteriors and the backyard of the house were used extensively to portray the house of lead character Walter White, alias Heisenberg, a chemistry teacher who becomes a drug lord after being diagnosed with cancer.
<h2>'Average of 300 cars came around house each day'</h2>
Quintana told local media that an average of 300 cars come past the house each day. In 2015, her late mother Fran said that the family had been besieged by visitors attempting to recreate a scene from Breaking Bad where Walter White throws a pizza on the roof of the house.
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In that same year, the show's creator, Vince Gilligan, urged fans to stop bombarding the house.
Quintana and her family decided to tighten security around the house following an incident when a person left a package addressed to Walter White on the doorstep.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: The real owner of the house shown in Breaking Bad has been living there since 1952. However, she has decided to put it up for sale for $4 million. 

The owner of the house, which was shown as the residence of TV character Walter White of the iconic American show Breaking Bad has been put up for sale, according to media reports early Thursday (Jan 9). The house is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (US). This ranch-style residence features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a backyard pool. A report by the Guardian early Thursday said that the house has been put up for sale for $4 million. 'Our family home since 1973' Speaking to local media, homeowner Joanne Quintana said that the house's popularity among people who were fans of Breaking Bad had come at a cost to her family's quality of life. Also read | Indian-origin ‘Breaking Bad’ couple jailed in UK for 33 years over drug smuggling Quintana said that she and her family have been living in this house since 1973. “So we’re going to walk away with just our memories. It’s time to move on. We’re done. There’s no reason to fight any more,” she added. As per The Guardian report, the house was first scouted by the Breaking Bad crew in 2006. During the five seasons of the show, which aired from 2008 to 2013, the exteriors and the backyard of the house were used extensively to portray the house of lead character Walter White, alias Heisenberg, a chemistry teacher who becomes a drug lord after being diagnosed with cancer. 'Average of 300 cars came around house each day' Quintana told local media that an average of 300 cars come past the house each day. In 2015, her late mother Fran said that the family had been besieged by visitors attempting to recreate a scene from Breaking Bad where Walter White throws a pizza on the roof of the house. Also read | ‘I’m not particularly afraid’: Japan’s Ishiba moves into 'haunted' PM house In that same year, the show's creator, Vince Gilligan, urged fans to stop bombarding the house. Quintana and her family decided to tighten security around the house following an incident when a person left a package addressed to Walter White on the doorstep. (With inputs from agencies)

Our family home since 1973: Owner of Walter White's House in Breaking Bad puts it for sale for $4mn

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Amid the struggle to save himself from getting arrested, South Korea's impeached&nbsp;President Yoon Suk Yeol has landed in another soup after his wife was accused of plagiarising her master's thesis. As per a report by South China Morning Post, a probe has been launched against Kim Keon-hee, the First Lady of South Korea, by Sookmyung Women's University in 2022. Kim has been accused of falsifying the thesis she submitted in 1999 to pursue a master's degree.&nbsp;
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The university presented the report to Kim in December 2024 2024, and&nbsp;she is expected to contest the findings by the end of January 2025, the news agency reported. It has been reported that if South Korea's First Lady decides to appeal against the university's decision, it will consider it before filing the final results.&nbsp;
<h3>Multiple controversies over Kim </h3>
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It's not the first time Kim has fallen into a controversy because of her academic credentials. Apart from facing allegations of stock market manipulation and interference in election nominations, she has been in the headlines for academic records since 2022.&nbsp;
South Korea's Kookmin University gave her a clean chit after a probe into her doctoral degree&nbsp;for months. She got that degree in 2008.
<h3>Personal life</h3>
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Kim majored in painting at Kyonggi University and earned her master's in art education. She later earned a PhD in digital content design. Despite the variations in her degrees, she continued to teach in various schools. In 2007, she founded a cultural content company called Covana Contents.&nbsp;
She married Yoon in 2012 when she was 40 and he was 52. In 2018, she claimed in an interview that she had known the impeached president for "a long time" but got married after the suggestion of a mutual friend.&nbsp;
The latest controversy came when Yoon was in political turmoil after he was impeached following his failed bid to impose martial law in the country.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: Kim is facing allegations of having falsified her master's thesis. This accusation could have significant implications for her academic and professional reputation.

Amid the struggle to save himself from getting arrested, South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has landed in another soup after his wife was accused of plagiarising her master's thesis. As per a report by South China Morning Post, a probe has been launched against Kim Keon-hee, the First Lady of South Korea, by Sookmyung Women's University in 2022. Kim has been accused of falsifying the thesis she submitted in 1999 to pursue a master's degree. Also read | Chinese woman gives birth four hours after finding out she was pregnant The university presented the report to Kim in December 2024 2024, and she is expected to contest the findings by the end of January 2025, the news agency reported. It has been reported that if South Korea's First Lady decides to appeal against the university's decision, it will consider it before filing the final results. Multiple controversies over Kim Also read | World’s sick leave champion nation’s economic woes intensify It's not the first time Kim has fallen into a controversy because of her academic credentials. Apart from facing allegations of stock market manipulation and interference in election nominations, she has been in the headlines for academic records since 2022. South Korea's Kookmin University gave her a clean chit after a probe into her doctoral degree for months. She got that degree in 2008. Personal life Also read | US: Rhode Island man shoots seven-month pregnant wife, children in murder-suicide Kim majored in painting at Kyonggi University and earned her master's in art education. She later earned a PhD in digital content design. Despite the variations in her degrees, she continued to teach in various schools. In 2007, she founded a cultural content company called Covana Contents. She married Yoon in 2012 when she was 40 and he was 52. In 2018, she claimed in an interview that she had known the impeached president for "a long time" but got married after the suggestion of a mutual friend. The latest controversy came when Yoon was in political turmoil after he was impeached following his failed bid to impose martial law in the country. Also read | Indian men accused of killing Khalistani terrorist Nijjar released on bail by Canada court: Report (With inputs from agencies)

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A 36-year-old woman in eastern China gave birth to a baby just four hours after getting to know that she was pregnant.&nbsp;
The woman, surnamed Gong, from Hangzhou in eastern Zhejiang province went to seek treatment for hypertension in Zhejiang Provincial People&rsquo;s Hospital when she was told that she was over eight months pregnant.
Gong was shocked to hear the unexpected news, as she had earlier been told by the doctors that she was sterile due to womb syndrome.&nbsp;
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According to South China Morning Post, Gong and her husband had enquired earlier if she could have a baby through the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) method, but she was rejected by the doctors, who recommended she lose weight first. While her weight was not given in the report, she was described as being tall and fat. She also liked eating desserts.
In early December, Gong experienced numbness in her arms, following which she visited a small clinic. The check-up revealed her blood pressure was extremely high, prompting her to get treatment at a major hospital.
There, she told the doctors that she had missed her periods for many months. An ultrasound revealed that Gong was carrying a baby.
According to obstetricians, Gong&rsquo;s health was critical, and a caesarean section had to be performed immediately. She gave birth to a baby boy weighing 2 kg.
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&ldquo;There were only four hours from finding out I was pregnant to the birth of my baby,&rdquo; Gong said happily, as quoted by South China Morning Post.
<h2>Not the first case</h2>
Gong was not the first case at the hospital. In the past, a 29-year-old woman was admitted and underwent surgery after she was found 23 weeks pregnant.
According to the South China Morning Post, Yang Liwei, an obstetrician at the hospital, said that some women, who are heavier tend not to notice the change in body if their weight does not increase significantly due to pregnancy. Sometimes, fetal movement is not obvious, she added.
&ldquo;A weak pregnancy reaction is not necessarily a good thing,&rdquo; Yang said. &ldquo;Women not knowing they are pregnant will not take a prenatal examination, which makes it hard to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | In early December, Gong experienced numbness in her arms, following which she visited a small clinic. The check-up revealed her blood pressure was extremely high, prompting her to get treatment at a major hospital.

A 36-year-old woman in eastern China gave birth to a baby just four hours after getting to know that she was pregnant. The woman, surnamed Gong, from Hangzhou in eastern Zhejiang province went to seek treatment for hypertension in Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital when she was told that she was over eight months pregnant. Gong was shocked to hear the unexpected news, as she had earlier been told by the doctors that she was sterile due to womb syndrome. Also read | World’s sick leave champion nation’s economic woes intensify According to South China Morning Post, Gong and her husband had enquired earlier if she could have a baby through the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) method, but she was rejected by the doctors, who recommended she lose weight first. While her weight was not given in the report, she was described as being tall and fat. She also liked eating desserts. In early December, Gong experienced numbness in her arms, following which she visited a small clinic. The check-up revealed her blood pressure was extremely high, prompting her to get treatment at a major hospital. There, she told the doctors that she had missed her periods for many months. An ultrasound revealed that Gong was carrying a baby. According to obstetricians, Gong’s health was critical, and a caesarean section had to be performed immediately. She gave birth to a baby boy weighing 2 kg. Also read | Sunita Williams upbeat seven months into eight-day NASA space mission “There were only four hours from finding out I was pregnant to the birth of my baby,” Gong said happily, as quoted by South China Morning Post. Not the first case Gong was not the first case at the hospital. In the past, a 29-year-old woman was admitted and underwent surgery after she was found 23 weeks pregnant. According to the South China Morning Post, Yang Liwei, an obstetrician at the hospital, said that some women, who are heavier tend not to notice the change in body if their weight does not increase significantly due to pregnancy. Sometimes, fetal movement is not obvious, she added. “A weak pregnancy reaction is not necessarily a good thing,” Yang said. “Women not knowing they are pregnant will not take a prenatal examination, which makes it hard to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby.” (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese woman gives birth four hours after finding out she was pregnant

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Germany has been declared the 'world champions of sick leave' as workers in the country are taking an average of 20 sick days per year. This is higher than the EU (European Union) average of eight days, affecting Germany&rsquo;s work ethic and economy.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Rising trend of sick leaves: Economic constraints in Germany&nbsp;</h2>
The soaring number of sick leaves has been linked to cases of cold and COVID, according to health insurance DAK. The sheer volume of sick days is putting a huge toll on the economy of the country and affecting businesses paying the price of the employee&rsquo;s absence.&nbsp;
According to a report, the total cost of illness leaves reached &euro;77 billion in wages. When adding &euro;19 billion spent by health insurers, this totals 6% of Germany's national social spending.
The ongoing issue with such leave is one sign of Germany&rsquo;s larger economic struggles. The country&rsquo;s once-thriving economy has shrunk in recent months, with major companies such as Volkswagen announcing job cuts for the first time in history.&nbsp; In December, the company announced the elimination plans of the workforce due to economic strain.&nbsp; Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-no-more-9-to-5-employees-are-now-unofficially-changing-work-hours-to-10-to-4-data-shows-758369" rel="dofollow">No more 9 to 5: Employees are now unofficially changing work hours to 10 to 4, data shows</a>
<h2 dir="ltr">A call for reform</h2>
The CEO of Allianz SE, Oliver B&auml;te, shared his thoughts raising concern about the financial impact of this uncanny trend and offered a solution. He proposed the idea of bringing back a policy that had been eliminated in 1970 where workers would lose pay on the first day of sickness unless they provided a doctor&rsquo;s note.
In a statement to German media, he said that countries like Switzerland and Denmark have managed to keep their economies strong by working longer hours.&nbsp;B&auml;te&rsquo;s proposal has been met with support from some business leaders, who see it as a necessary step to curb the rising costs associated with sick leave.
This &lsquo;waiting day&rsquo; system is still used in countries like Spain and Greece. B&auml;te believes this change could save Germany up to &euro;40 billion each year.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Ideas to reform opposed</h2>
The idea has triggered an outrage among trade unions and some political parties. Hans-J&uuml;rgen Urban, a board member of the engineering union IG Metall, countered B&auml;te's suggestion by saying, "The German economy won&rsquo;t recover with sick employees, but on the contrary, with better working conditions." Urban called the reintroduction of the &lsquo;waiting day&rsquo; an &ldquo;assault on the welfare state.&rdquo;
Dennis Radtke, a member of the European Parliament for the center-right, opposed the idea of it being a "class war from above."&nbsp;
Amid the country's economic challenges, it is interesting to see that only the economy of Germany shrank in the year 2023 out of the G7 economies, and even the IMF stated that it would be the worst economy among all G7 economies in 2024 as it was expected to grow by zero per cent.
(With inputs from agencies)

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Germany has been declared the 'world champions of sick leave' as workers in the country are taking an average of 20 sick days per year. This is higher than the EU (European Union) average of eight days, affecting Germany’s work ethic and economy. Rising trend of sick leaves: Economic constraints in Germany The soaring number of sick leaves has been linked to cases of cold and COVID, according to health insurance DAK. The sheer volume of sick days is putting a huge toll on the economy of the country and affecting businesses paying the price of the employee’s absence. According to a report, the total cost of illness leaves reached €77 billion in wages. When adding €19 billion spent by health insurers, this totals 6% of Germany's national social spending. The ongoing issue with such leave is one sign of Germany’s larger economic struggles. The country’s once-thriving economy has shrunk in recent months, with major companies such as Volkswagen announcing job cuts for the first time in history. In December, the company announced the elimination plans of the workforce due to economic strain. Also Read: No more 9 to 5: Employees are now unofficially changing work hours to 10 to 4, data shows A call for reform The CEO of Allianz SE, Oliver Bäte, shared his thoughts raising concern about the financial impact of this uncanny trend and offered a solution. He proposed the idea of bringing back a policy that had been eliminated in 1970 where workers would lose pay on the first day of sickness unless they provided a doctor’s note. In a statement to German media, he said that countries like Switzerland and Denmark have managed to keep their economies strong by working longer hours. Bäte’s proposal has been met with support from some business leaders, who see it as a necessary step to curb the rising costs associated with sick leave. This ‘waiting day’ system is still used in countries like Spain and Greece. Bäte believes this change could save Germany up to €40 billion each year. Also Read: Ex-Google CEO blames 'work from home' for company losing in AI race. Netizens school him Ideas to reform opposed The idea has triggered an outrage among trade unions and some political parties. Hans-Jürgen Urban, a board member of the engineering union IG Metall, countered Bäte's suggestion by saying, "The German economy won’t recover with sick employees, but on the contrary, with better working conditions." Urban called the reintroduction of the ‘waiting day’ an “assault on the welfare state.” Dennis Radtke, a member of the European Parliament for the center-right, opposed the idea of it being a "class war from above." Amid the country's economic challenges, it is interesting to see that only the economy of Germany shrank in the year 2023 out of the G7 economies, and even the IMF stated that it would be the worst economy among all G7 economies in 2024 as it was expected to grow by zero per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a gruesome incident, a Rhode Island man fatally shot all his family members, including his seven-month pregnant wife before taking his own life last week.
The man, Nicholas Arruda, 39, reportedly used a semi-automatic carbine to shoot his wife Danielle and their two kids before shooting himself. The murder-suicide took place in West Greenwich, a rural area southwest of Providence.
According to the police statement, the M4-style weapon was used in the shooting. &ldquo;However, a formal firearms examination has not yet been conducted,&rdquo; it added.
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Danielle, 39, was seven months pregnant at the time of the murder, according to Fall River Reporter.
The couple, along with their two kids, aged two and five, were found dead in their home on Friday (Jan 3), according to the Boston Globe. Reportedly, the Police found the family after a welfare check when Danielle did not show up for work for a few days.
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All four family members were found wearing pyjamas when they died, said Police Chief Richard Ramsay. He added that the scene was &ldquo;one of the worst&rdquo; that he came across in his 30-year career.
Danielle was last seen alive on New Year&rsquo;s Day and worked as a paralegal at Marinosci Law Group. There was no indication of strife at the scene of the incident, according to reports. The couple seemed to have &ldquo;loved one another and they loved their children,&rdquo; said the police chief. He also added that the family bought their Cheyenne Trail home in 2019 and the cops have never been there.
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The couple went to the same high school and got married in 2017, reported the Globe. Nicholas had a past arrest record for felony assault about 11 years ago. During that time he was in another relationship. He had worked as a painter earlier but was unemployed for several years after a back injury.
&ldquo;He was a stay-at-home dad who was homeschooling the children,&rdquo; Ramsey said. He added that it may never be clear why the man chose to kill his entire family, saying cases like this one are &ldquo;pretty much self-explanatory.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;But we still have to go through all the motions to find out,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;If there&rsquo;s anything that somebody missed, any reason that would lead someone to do what he had done to his family.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

The man, Nicholas Arruda, 39, reportedly used a semi-automatic carbine to shoot his wife Danielle and their two kids before shooting himself. The murder-suicide took place in West Greenwich, a rural area southwest of Providence.

In a gruesome incident, a Rhode Island man fatally shot all his family members, including his seven-month pregnant wife before taking his own life last week. The man, Nicholas Arruda, 39, reportedly used a semi-automatic carbine to shoot his wife Danielle and their two kids before shooting himself. The murder-suicide took place in West Greenwich, a rural area southwest of Providence. According to the police statement, the M4-style weapon was used in the shooting. “However, a formal firearms examination has not yet been conducted,” it added. Also read | Los Angeles wildfire engulfs Hollywood, Biden cancels Italy trip Danielle, 39, was seven months pregnant at the time of the murder, according to Fall River Reporter. The couple, along with their two kids, aged two and five, were found dead in their home on Friday (Jan 3), according to the Boston Globe. Reportedly, the Police found the family after a welfare check when Danielle did not show up for work for a few days. Also read | Man arrested for trying to smuggle machete, knives into US Capitol ahead of Trump visit All four family members were found wearing pyjamas when they died, said Police Chief Richard Ramsay. He added that the scene was “one of the worst” that he came across in his 30-year career. Danielle was last seen alive on New Year’s Day and worked as a paralegal at Marinosci Law Group. There was no indication of strife at the scene of the incident, according to reports. The couple seemed to have “loved one another and they loved their children,” said the police chief. He also added that the family bought their Cheyenne Trail home in 2019 and the cops have never been there. Also read | Ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov sentenced to six years for fake Biden-Ukraine bribery allegations The couple went to the same high school and got married in 2017, reported the Globe. Nicholas had a past arrest record for felony assault about 11 years ago. During that time he was in another relationship. He had worked as a painter earlier but was unemployed for several years after a back injury. “He was a stay-at-home dad who was homeschooling the children,” Ramsey said. He added that it may never be clear why the man chose to kill his entire family, saying cases like this one are “pretty much self-explanatory.” Also read | Hindu Council UK demands national public enquiry into grooming gangs across UK “But we still have to go through all the motions to find out,” he said. “If there’s anything that somebody missed, any reason that would lead someone to do what he had done to his family.” (With inputs from agencies)

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