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New VR Headset Can Literally Kill Player If They Die In The Game
KEY POINTS The headset is developed by the 'father of modern virtual reality,' Palmer Luckey The device, created as an homage to 'Sword Art Online' is not commercially available Luckey's company, Oculus was bought by Mark Zuckerberg in 2014 for $2 billion Virtual reality is all the rage now and VR headsets are touted to be the future, which wouldn't be surprising considering the time and money invested in making the experience as realistic as possible.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Apologizes For Her Pronouns Not Appearing On Instagram Bio
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has issued a video apology to her followers Tuesday for not having her pronouns listed on her Instagram account. The Democratic representative reportedly had the pronouns she/her beside her bio. However, recently, they seem to have disappeared, the New York Post reported.
Pet Dog Risks Own Life To Save Owner From Snake Original
In a tale of canine heroism from India, a pet dog saved her owner from a snake by putting her own life on the line. The dog battled the snake by picking it up and throwing it on the ground in repeated motions until it finally died, say reports. The incident happened in a village in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh over the weekend. The owner of the Indie breed dog, named Julie, was sitting in the yard, blissfully unaware of the reptile creeping up near him.
China Plans To Send Monkeys Into Space As Part Of Mating Experiment Original
China is all set to take its space exploration a notch higher by sending primates into space to check for zero gravity reproduction. The news comes shortly after the completion of the construction of the space station Tiangong. The country's top scientists are in plans to send a couple of monkeys to space to test how mating and reproduction can happen in space, in the absence of organic oxygen and gravity, the South China Morning Post reported.
2 Pythons Found Mating In Woman's Kitchen Behind Microwave Rescued By Snake Catcher [Video] Original
Imagine looking behind your microwave to find two pythons on top of each other, mating! That is exactly what happened to a woman from Buderim, Australia. The unidentified lady was in the kitchen when she saw her microwave move a bit, and decided to investigate, UPI reported. When the terrified woman saw the carpet pythons mating, she promptly called the Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers to have the reptiles removed. The video of the incident was shared on the snake catchers' Facebook page.
Man Arrested After 4-Year-Old Son Dies of Gunshot Wound
A man in North Carolina was arrested after his four-year-old son died of a gunshot wound, police said. Police officials said they were alerted about the shooting at an apartment complex on Charleston Place, southeast Charlotte, around 7:30 p.m Wednesday. When officers reached the complex, they went inside and found that a 4-year-old boy had been shot, NBC affiliate WCNC of Charlotte has reported. The boy, identified as Demario Warren, was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
2 Firefighters Suspended Without Pay After Getting Doctor To Declare Live Woman Dead
KEY POINTS The two firefighters were responding to a welfare check request when the incident took place A cop told the firefighters, who were outside, that the woman's skin was discolored The officer also said fluids that smelled of decomposition were leaking out of her The duo called a doctor, asking him to declare the woman dead without checking on her Two Denver firefighters who asked a doctor to declare a woman dead even though she was alive have been suspended without pay.
Bizarre Japanese Festival Prepares People For Death With Coffins And Workshops Original
Countries across the world have unique cultural traditions, more so in Asia where almost every nation has a rich and recorded history, complete with elaborate myths that add an aura of mysticism. Japan is no different, and while some of its traditions are known in the West, there is one particular festival that trumps the rest given just how bizarre it is. The "Shukatsu Festa" is an annual festival held in Tokyo where people are taught to prepare for their own deaths but in a "fun" way.
Rare Bat Found Roosting Inside UK Church; Discovery Delights Conservationists [Photo]
KEY POINTS DNA analysis was done on the bat's droppings It was eventually confirmed to be a grey long-eared bat It is estimated that only 1,000 grey long-eared bats remain in England A grey long-eared bat, considered one of the rarest in the U.K., has been found roosting inside a church in the Blackdown Hills area of the country. The species was identified after volunteers for the National Bats in Churches Survey ran a DNA analysis of its droppings, BBC News reported.
61-Year-Old 'Playboy King' Plans To Get Married For The 88th Time Original
A 61-year-old man in Indonesia seems to be a staunch believer in monogamy and hell-bent on setting a record for number of marriages. The man, identified by his first name Kaan, has been married as many as 87 times, and is now all set to marry for the 88thtime, that too, to an ex-wife, reported NDTV. Hailing from Majalengka in West Java, Kaan is reportedly a farmer by profession. Age has not slowed him down, and he's well and strong, reportedly enough to go for an 88th hitch.
Utah Teens Slammed After Blackface Video Goes Viral; Governor Issues Statement
A group of teens in Utah are at the receiving end of some harsh criticism after a video of them in blackface was shared on social media. The video first shared on TikTok was recorded at a Walmart in Cedar City and shows two teens in a small group dressed as prisoners with blackened faces for Halloween night. A woman is heard calling them out for their "hate crime," the New York Post reported. "Do you guys understand the consequences of what you've just done?" a woman behind the camera asks.
Teens Accused Of Murdering Spanish Teacher Over Bad Grades To Be Tried As Adults
KEY POINTS Jeremy Goodall and Willard Miller, now 17, are accused of the November 2021 murder The victim's beaten and bruised body was found hidden under a tarp in a park Investigators found evidence of one of the teens bragging about the crime In a major follow-up to the gruesome murder of a high school Spanish teacher by her students, the prosecutor said the accused, two teens from Fairfield, Iowa, committed the crime over bad grades.
Air Scare: Queen Consort Camilla's Plane Hit By Bird, Suffers Dent Original
Queen Consort Camilla of Britain had a somewhat "jerky" end to her relaxing spa trip to Bengaluru city in India last week. On the way back, her plane apparently suffered a collision with a bird that caused the British Airways aircraft to suffer damage to its nose. Amid the political chaos in Britain, with the country getting its third prime minister in just two months, Camilla had sought a break to rejuvenate herself.
Dog Spotted Running With Decapitated Human Head In Its Mouth; Drug Cartel Blamed For Crime Original
In a shocking video, a dog was caught on camera running down the streets of a Mexican town with a human head between its jaws. The video, which was taken in the town of Zacatecas, showed the canine running down a sidewalk with the severed head. Shortly after the visuals went posted on social media, the police announced this was connected to the local drug cartel-related crimes.
FBI Identifies 'Lady Of The Dunes' Nearly 50 Years After She Was Found Dead And Dismembered
KEY POINTS 'Lady of the Dunes' was a murder victim whose body was found on a Massachusetts beach in 1974 The deceased woman's real name was Ruth Marie Terry She was almost decapacitated and her hands were missing The Federal Bureau of Investigation has finally been able to identify the "Lady of the Dunes," an unidentified murder victim whose dismembered body was discovered on a Massachusetts beach in 1974.
TikTok Video About 'Haunted' Alabama Library Goes Viral; Management To Bring Back Ghost Tours
KEY POINTS The library has been a subject of paranormal myths for years A content creator posted a TikTok video about it in August, and it has so far gone viral The creator recently posted an update, saying the library is bringing back its ghost tours The Homewood Library, a well-known "haunted" place in Alabama, is reportedly planning to bring back its ghost tours, thanks to all the attention it has been getting since going viral on TikTok.
Family Buys Prop Casket For Halloween, Finds Dead Woman's Ashes Inside
A Maryland family's Halloween celebration turned truly dark after the unexpected discovery they made inside a prop casket. The Wozniak family from Baltimore opened the casket bought for the festivities and were shocked to find the personal belongings of an actual dead woman, along with her ashes. The family reportedly ordered the tin display casket on the Facebook Marketplace.
Man Gets Email, Copy Of Important File From 'Considerate' Thief Who Stole His Laptop
A man whose laptop was stolen has had the shock of his life after receiving a message from the thief who explained why he had to take the device. The thief also gave the owner a copy of the research proposal he was writing on his computer. The laptop owner, who has the Twitter handle @Zweli_Thixo and claims to be based in Pretoria, South Africa, shared a screenshot of the said email on the microblogging platform Sunday, as reported by NDTV.
5 Of The Worst Bridge Collapses Around The World Original
The ongoing Diwali celebrations in India were hit by the supremely tragic news of a hanging bridge collapsing in the Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday, killing at least 141 people at the time of this writing. The bridge was reportedly over 100 years old and crashed into the Machchhu river. As unfortunate as the incident is, this is not the first of such tragedies with a strikingly high death toll. Here's a list of five of the worst bridge collapse incidents reported in the last few decades. 1.
'Zombie Angelina' Sahar Tabar Reveals Her Real Face, Says The Viral Images Were Fake Original
KEY POINTS Sahar Tabar was jailed in 2019, months after her photos and videos went viral She was sentenced to 10 years but was recently released due to the anti-hijab protests in Iran She admitted that the now-viral images were a mixture of Photoshop and makeup skills Sahar Tabar, an Iranian woman who became a worldwide sensation after posting photos and videos in which she resembled a ghostly version of Angelina Jolie, has finally revealed her real face to the world after being released from...
Ex-cop In Philadelphia Accused Of Trafficking Guns Used In School Shooting
KEY POINTS The accused was working as Sheriff's Deputy since February 2018 He was dismissed from department "for repeated violations" He sold two semi-automatic pistols and ammunition for $3,000 A former Philadelphia sheriff's deputy allegedly sold two guns that were used in a deadly school shooting in Pennsylvania. The ex-deputy, identified as Samir Ahmad, 29, allegedly illegally trafficked the two guns to the perpetrators, federal authorities said Thursday, according to ABC News.
Pope Says 'Even Nuns And Priests' Watch Pornography, Calls It 'The Devil' Original
KEY POINTS Pornography 'weakens the priestly heart,' says the pontiff The Pope says 'the devil enters' through pornography He also advised to avoid spending too much time on music Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke about the vices of pornography and how it affects the priestly value of chastity. Speaking at a congregation of priests and seminaries in the Vatican, he said that even priests and nuns give in to temptation and watch online pornography.
Influencer Couple From New Zealand Who Went 'Missing' In Iran Finally Return Home Original
KEY POINTS Christopher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray have over 300K followers on Instagram There was no contact with the couple after their vehicle was stopped at the Iran border The duo returned home after months of negotiation between the two countries' foreign ministries An influencer couple from New Zealand reported missing for nearly four months in Iran finally returned home, the country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday.
'World's Dirtiest Man' Dies Months After Taking First Bath In 60 Years Original
The "dirtiest man in the world," an elderly hermit from an Iranian village, reportedly breathed his last at the ripe old age of 94. Ironically, he had taken a bath for the very first time in decades just a few months prior. The hermit was addressed as "Amou Haji" by the residents of Dezhgah, a village in the Fars province of southwest Iran, CBS News reported citing local media.
Kerala: Man commits suicide, was jobless despite securing rank Original
Unable to find a job, a 28-year-old man, identified as Anu, allegedly committed suicide in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Sunday. In the suicide note that police recovered, the deceased is said to have blamed his joblessness for the stress. Despite securing 77th rank in Kerala's Public Service Commission (PSC), he remained unemployed as the list was canceled after all vacancies were filled. Here's what happened.
Delhi HC rejects plea seeking stay on 'Gunjan Saxena' Original
• On Friday, the Delhi High Court rejected a plea seeking a stay on Netflix's Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, saying that IAF can take action against the movie if it was "aggrieved." The plea, filed by an NGO, had claimed the movie portrayed the air force in an unflattering light. A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan heard the matter. • The movie, starring Janhvi Kapoor, is based on decorated pilot Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena's life.
Refusal to wear masks will get you on 'no-fly' list
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that passengers who refuse to wear masks on flights would be put on a no-fly list. The declaration comes as India struggles to battle the coronavirus crisis, with the number of cases reaching 3,395,796, and the number of deaths crossed 61,000. Just yesterday, India reported over 77,000 new COVID-19 cases, its biggest surge so far.
IAF will formally induct Rafale jets on September 10
More than a month after five Rafale jets landed in India, they will be formally inducted into Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 10 at Haryana's Ambala airbase in presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, multiple reports said. In 2016, India inked a deal with France for 36 Rafale jets, spending over Rs. 59,000 crore. The first batch arrived on July 29. Here's more.
Delhi: Suicidal woman mails UK PM, cops avert tragedy
The Delhi Police raced against time on Wednesday to reach a woman, who e-mailed United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, about her suicidal intentions. A resident of Rohini, the woman told him she would end her life if no help was made available to her within the "next two hours." The police's subsequent action lasted three hours and she was saved. Here's what happened.
Delhi: Suicidal woman mails UK PM, cops avert tragedy
Delhi: Suicidal woman mails UK PM, cops avert tragedy 28 Aug 2020: Delhi: Suicidal woman mails UK PM, cops avert tragedy The Delhi Police raced against time on Wednesday to reach a woman, who e-mailed United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, about her suicidal intentions. A resident of Rohini, the woman told him she would end her life if no help was made available to her within the "next two hours." The police's subsequent action lasted three hours and she was saved. Here's what happened.
UP: Couple beaten, tonsured, garlanded with shoes over "illicit affair"
A woman, Kamlesh Kumari, and her lover, identified as Ravindra Baheliya, both residents of a village in Gursahaiganj, Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, were brutally beaten by the woman's family members and other villagers who were opposed to their relationship, Hindustan Times reported. On getting information about the horrible incident, the police went to the spot and arrested two people. Read below for more details.
US: Ex-guard of hospital returns there as a medical student
In an immensely encouraging tale of grit and determination, a former security guard at a United States hospital, Russell J. Ledet, has now returned there as a medical student. From watching doctors in white coats sauntering in and out of the Baton Rouge Hospital to being there in a white coat himself, Ledet said it has been an "ultimate comeback." Here's his inspiring story.
Chinese ambassador downplays Galwan clash, calls it "unfortunate incident"
Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong sought to downplay the Indo-China clash at Galwan Valley that took place around mid-June at an Indo-China youth webinar. Terming the clash as an "unfortunate incident" and "a brief moment from the perspective of history," Sun said that both sides now have to work towards handling bilateral talks in a smoother and more efficient manner.
HRD Minister Pokhriyal justifies holding NEET, JEE examinations amid coronavirus Original
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' has finally waded into the controversy surrounding the impending NEET and JEE examinations, saying that the tests are being held due to "constant pressure from parents and students." The BJP leader also claimed that 80% of JEE aspirants have already downloaded their admit cards, hinting that a large number of students wish for the exams to be conducted.
By Diwali, domestic air operations could be restored: Hardeep Puri
Come Diwali (November 14), much of India's domestic civil air traffic will be restored to original numbers, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday. Speaking to , he said the number of domestic passengers had reached 98,800 yesterday, which was about 33% of the pre-COVID numbers. The number of passengers is being increased by 5,000 every week, he added.
Coronavirus: Last week was India's worst, cases and deaths surged
The last week (August 17-22) was the worst one for India, as far as coronavirus cases and deaths are concerned, as the country added over 4.5 lakh cases to its tally and 6,666 deaths. This Sunday, the number of cases surged past the 31-lakh mark after 62,000-odd fresh cases were reported. On the brighter side, there was a marked decrease in the fatality rate.
Jharkhand: Ambulance services plagued by fake calls in COVID-19 times
• State ambulance service providers in Jharkhand are being troubled by a new malaise in the time of COVID-19 — that of fake and prank calls. According to a report in HT, prank calls are hindering the operations of ambulances in the state. The state government's 108 Ambulance call center receives around 40% fake calls every day, said the report. Read below for more details. • The emergency 108 ambulance service was started in the state on November 15, 2017.
Wardrobe overhaul! Lok Sabha employees to get annual uniform allowance Original
• In a first, Lok Sabha employees will get an annual uniform allowance now and will also be allowed to select their uniforms. Earlier, these employees only received cut pieces of cloth once in two years and had to get them sewn by a handful of impaneled tailors. But they will now get a uniform allowance depending on the rank and profile of their job.
BJP leader's son booked for printing fake NCERT textbooks
The Uttar Pradesh Police has booked a BJP leader's son for printing fake NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) textbooks worth Rs. 35-50 crore, News18 reported. The accused, Sachin Gupta, is the son of BJP leader Sanjeev Gupta. Twelve people were arrested in the racket so far, while Gupta is still absconding, said Special Task Force (STF) DSP, Brajesh Kumar Singh.
BJP leader's son booked for printing fake NCERT textbooks
23 Aug 2020: BJP leader's son booked for printing fake NCERT textbooks The Uttar Pradesh Police has booked a BJP leader's son for printing fake NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) textbooks worth Rs. 35-50 crore, News18 reported. The accused, Sachin Gupta, is the son of BJP leader Sanjeev Gupta. Twelve people were arrested in the racket so far, while Gupta is still absconding, said Special Task Force (STF) DSP, Brajesh Kumar Singh.
Hope world eradicates COVID-19 faster than Spanish Flu: WHO chief Original
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a statement on Friday, said that he hopes that the world gets rid of COVID-19 in less than two years, faster than what it took to eradicate the 1918 Spanish Flu. Spanish Flu, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, had claimed around 50 million lives from February 1918 to April 1920.
Delhi: Areas under three civic bodies among filthiest in India Original
The Swachh Survekshan (Annual Survey of Cleanliness) 2020, whose results were announced on Thursday, found that areas that come under three civic bodies in Delhi are among the country's filthiest places. Barring Lutyens zone, the rest faced dismal ranking in the study — South Delhi Corporation ranked 31st, East 46th, among 47 cities which were surveyed, and North Delhi Corporation held the 43rd position.
Donald Trump terms rival Joe Biden as voters' "worst nightmare" Original
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump tore into his Democratic opponent Joe Biden just outside the latter's Pennsylvania birthplace of Scranton, calling him the "voters' worst nightmare." Speaking at a rally hours before Biden accepted his nomination for the Democratic presidential candidature, Trump accused him of "selling out" the country and "letting other countries steal our jobs." Here's more on what he said.
Mumbai makes institutional isolation mandatory for COVID-19 patients above 50
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has modified its guidelines for COVID-19 patients in Mumbai and has urged that all the virus-affected people (who are above 50) should opt for mandatory institutional isolation even if they are asymptomatic. The new isolation guidelines were recently released by Dr. Mangala Gomare, the Executive Health Officer of the top civic body. Here are more details.
Medical student found dead in UP, harasser doctor arrested
In a disturbing incident, a medical student (25) was recently found dead in Agra, just a few kilometres away from SN Medical College, where she had been studying. The woman went missing on Tuesday evening, her family said. A doctor, Vivek Tiwari, who had allegedly been harassing her with a marriage proposal, has now been taken into custody in Urai, according to reports.
Medical student found dead in UP, harasser doctor arrested
Medical student found dead in UP, harasser doctor arrested 21 Aug 2020: Medical student found dead in UP, harasser doctor arrested In a disturbing incident, a medical student (25) was recently found dead in Agra, just a few kilometres away from SN Medical College, where she had been studying. The woman went missing on Tuesday evening, her family said.
Indore emerges India's cleanest city for the fourth consecutive time
In a moment of pride for Indore, it has emerged as India's cleanest city for the fourth time in a row, according to the Swachh Survekshan Survey 2020. On the list, Indore is followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai in the second and third positions respectively. What's more, Indore also features on the list of '5-star' cities in the survey.
Delhi-NCR receives heavy rain, roads flooded, traffic affected
The downpour that washed Delhi/NCR on Wednesday, continued well into Thursday, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat and also revealing how poorly-equipped the infrastructure of National Capital, and neighboring areas, is. While residents woke up to pleasant weather (temperature after overnight showers was reportedly 27 degrees), they also saw water-logged streets and suffered in traffic jams. Here are more details.
Give up pet dogs for meat: Kim Jong-un to citizens
• Adding to the long list of bizarre orders that he has given since coming to power, North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un asked his countrymen to give up pet dogs, a move political watchers believe would assuage the country's hunger problem. As per multiple reports, Kim wants dogs to be used for meat but downplayed his decision by saying pet dogs reflect class-divide. • As per a Mirror report, the tyrant passed an order last month, meant to snatch pet dogs from their families.
Delhi-NCR receives heavy rain, roads flooded, traffic affected
Delhi-NCR receives heavy rain, roads flooded, traffic affected 20 Aug 2020: Delhi-NCR receives heavy rain, roads flooded, traffic affected The downpour that washed Delhi/NCR on Wednesday, continued well into Thursday, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat and also revealing how poorly-equipped the infrastructure of National Capital, and neighboring areas, is.
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