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Wide‐Field Bond Quality Evaluation Using Frequency Domain Thermoreflectance with Deep Neural Network Feature Reconstruction
1 Introduction In recent years, increasing heat loads in microelectronics[1] have driven innovative thermal design for improved heat dissipation.[2, 3] Often the pain point in thermal management originates at the interface between two differing materials,[4-6] particularly when the electronic devices are predominantly made of high thermal conductivity materials such as silicon.
Teens Crash Suspected Stolen Car After Officers Chase Them On Freeway 405
KEY POINTS Police officers chased teens driving recklessly in LA Teens crash into another vehicle on Freeway 405 3 teens and 1 young adult were sent to the hospital Five people including three teens crashed a suspected stolen car after the police chased them. The crash occurred on the southbound San Diego Freeway 405, Los Angeles at around 10.35 p.m. local time (2.35 a.m. EST), Thursday.
Loud Explosion Causes Fire In Cooling Tower At California Oil Refinery
KEY POINTS Loud explosion, fire at oil refinery in California Emergency services deployed, no injuries reported Freeway 405 temporarily closed A loud explosion followed by a huge eruption of flames engulfed the cooling tower at the Marathon Refinery in Carson, California, on Tuesday. The event took place at around 11 p.m. local time (2 a.m. EST). The fire was reported to be caused in the cooling tower and the emergency services had reached the spot promptly.
Hit And Run: 12-Year-Old Killed By Speeding Vehicle While Crossing Road, Driver Absconding
KEY POINTS 12-year-old killed in hit and run case The driver fled the spot after hitting the girl The child succumbed to injuries at the hospital A 12-year-old girl was killed after a speeding vehicle hit her while she was crossing the road. The girl was hit at an intersection in Alameda County, California, Monday afternoon.
Amber Alert Issued As 2-Year-Old Goes Missing With Father
KEY POINTS Amber alert issued in New Mexico as 2-year-old goes missing The child was taken by biological father, Sunday evening Authorities told media that the child was in danger, if not located An amber alert was issued by the Albuquerque Police Department as a 2-year-old boy went missing after he was allegedly taken by his biological father, Sunday evening. The alert was issued in the New Mexico state in an effort to locate the child.
Indonesian Minister Suggests Marriage Between Rich And Poor Citizens As Solution For Poverty
An Indonesian minister suggested that marriage between rich and poor people will help reduce poverty in the country. Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy was speaking at a function in Jakarta on Wednesday when he suggested this as a method to reduce the country’s poverty rate.
Husband Charged With Murder Of ‘Missing’ Chinese Woman, Search For Body Continues
KEY POINTS Man charged with missing wife’s death Charged with first-degree murder but the body was not found Wife had gone missing in October A man was charged with the murder of his wife, a Chinese national, after she went missing in October. The body of the woman was not located. The man hailed from Missouri and was charged Wednesday in a presumed-death case.
400-Year-Old Historic Monument In Massachusetts Vandalized With Red Paint
The Plymouth Rock, a historic monument signifying the arrival of pilgrims around 400 years ago, was found vandalized with red paint. It took place in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Monday. Authorities said the rock was among several other monuments that were vandalized ahead of Plymouth’s quadricentennial. The Pilgrim Maiden Statue and the National Monument to the Forefathers were also targeted by the vandals.
Taxi Driver Saves Elderly Woman From Being Duped Out Of $25,000 In IRS Scam
A taxi driver saved an elderly woman from being duped of $25,000 by scammers posing to be from the revenue services. The taxi driver had picked up the woman from Roseville, California. The 92-year-old woman took a cab from Roseville and intended to go to the bank. It was reported that Rajbir Singh, the taxi driver, in a conversation with the lady found out that the woman wanted to go to the bank to withdraw $25k to settle a debt with the Internal Revenue Service.
Man Lures Woman He Met On Dating App Into Robbing Bank, Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison
A woman had unexpectedly become a getaway driver for a bank robber after he called the woman for a date and went on to perform criminal activities. The authorities notified Tuesday that the convict was sentenced to three years in prison. Christopher Castillo, 33, belonging to Chepachet, Rhode Island, had pleaded guilty to charges of armed robbery, three counts of assault and battery on a police officer and was sentenced to three years in state prison.
2-Year-Old Escapes From Daycare Center, Found Riding Tricycle In Busy Street
A 2-year-boy had managed to escape from his daycare center and was later found riding a tricycle in the middle of a busy street in Sandusky, Ohio, on Thursday. The toddler had wandered onto a busy street and was found by a Sandusky Police Department Officer David West. Officer West told local media that the child was not wearing a coat or a jacket and that his clothes were dripping wet when they found him.
9-Year-Old Charged With Attempt To Murder For Attacking Younger Sister With Knife
A 9-year-old boy was charged, Tuesday, with first-degree murder after stabbing his 5-year-old sister, earlier in January. He appeared in a court in Ocala, Florida, on Wednesday. Police, in a report, said the mother had left both the children in the house and had gone to collect the mail and get some candy from the neighbors. On returning, she found her son stabbing her daughter after which she grabbed the knife away from the child and took the wounded girl to the bathroom.
Hospital Mistakenly Releases Coronavirus Positive Patient In US, Quarantined At San Diego Facility
KEY POINTS Infected U.S. evacuee from China released due to tampered results Man quarantined by the health department, kept under observation Global coronavirus death count tops 1,000 A tampered result from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) led to the release of a coronavirus positive patient from a hospital in San Diego, California. The patient was later found out to be infected and was quarantined by the officials.
Fire Destroys Multiple Apartment Buildings In Maine, No Injuries Reported
KEY POINTS Fire initially broke out around 11 p.m. in 1 building 4 adjacent building caught fire as well Firefighters had reported to the spot to douse the flames A fire broke out in multiple apartment buildings in Rumford Avenue, Maine, on Sunday night. The fire initially engulfed a single apartment building but then spread to adjacent buildings as well. The fire reportedly started at around 11 p.m. EST. Local reports said five buildings caught fire within another hour.
Box Containing Ashes Of Woman Went Missing From Hotel Lobby, Found At Bust Stop A Week Later
A box containing the ashes of a woman, allegedly stolen from a hotel room in Las Vegas, Nevada, was retrieved from a bus stop in the city a week later. The box was found Tuesday by a passerby and was reported to the police. The box belonged to Dan and Colton Dalton from Ohio who were in Las Vegas along with their grandmother. They had reportedly come to collect the ashes of their 45-year-old mother, Terra Dalton, who died while on vacation in the city.
Li Wenliang, Chinese Doctor Who Warned About Coronavirus, Dies
KEY POINTS Doctor contracted the virus while treating patients He was admitted to the same hospital Stated that he wished for more transparency about the subject A Chinese doctor who was punished by the police for allegedly voicing his concerns over the coronavirus epidemic died Friday after contracting the disease while treating patients.
Ex-Police Officer Convicted For Shooting Man Dead Following Argument At Bar
An ex-Los Angeles Police Department officer was convicted Wednesday in a 2015 off-duty murder case that took place in downtown Pomona, California. The ex-officer reportedly fled to Mexico after committing the crime and was arrested two months later. The convict, 32-year-old Henry Solis, was found guilty of one count of second-degree murder. Solis had fatally shot 23-year-old Salome Rodriguez Jr. multiple times after an argument at a local bar in Pomona.
Wanted Man Fatally Shoots Woman, Kills Self After Being Identified At Traffic Stop In Arizona
A man fatally shot a woman and killed self after the duo was identified as drug offenders by a police officer who stopped them for a routine traffic check Arizona on Sunday. The state’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) had revealed that the incident involved 57-year-old Kyle Don Axtell, who had pulled out a handgun and fatally shot 50-year-old Kelly Susanne Nickolson before shooting himself with the same gun.
Coronavirus Outbreak: 1st Patient Diagnosed In US Discharged From Hospital, Recovering At Home
KEY POINTS 1st Patient diagnosed with coronavirus discharged from hospital The 35-year-old requests media to not reveal his identity Contracted the virus while on a trip to China The first patient to be diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in the United States was discharged from the hospital Monday. The man said he was looking forward to getting better and leading a normal life.
Alphabet Reveals YouTube’s Yearly Earnings For The 1st Time, States Ad Revenue To Be Over $15B
KEY POINTS Google reveals YouTube revenue was $15.2 billion in 2019 $4.7 billion generated by YouTube in Q4 2019 Disclosure aimed at transparency in Google’s multiple businesses Google's parent company, Alphabet, on Monday revealed its video platform, YouTube's, yearly generated revenue through its advertising business to be $15.2 billion for the year 2019.
Alphabet Reveals YouTube’s Yearly Earnings For The First Time, States Ad Revenue To Be Over $15B
KEY POINTS Google reveals YouTube revenue was $15.2 billion in 2019 $4.7 billion generated by YouTube in Q4 2019 Disclosure aimed at transparency in Google’s multiple businesses Google's parent company, Alphabet, on Monday revealed its video platform, YouTube's, yearly generated revenue through its advertising business to be $15.2 billion for the year 2019.
7-Year-Old Loses Arm After His Father Allegedly Burned It For Being Naughty, Man Arrested
A 7-year-old boy got his hand amputated after his father allegedly burned it as a punishment for being naughty. The father was arrested for the heinous act and the child was getting treatment at a hospital. The event originally took place on Dec. 19 in Montana de la Flor, Honduras, but was reported to the police Monday. The police officers responding to the crime scene told local media that the father burned the boy’s hand as the child ate something which the man asked him not to.
Sasquatch 'Spotted' By Washington Department Of Transportation, Pictures Shared On Twitter
The Washington Department of Transportation reportedly spotted a “Sasquatch” on one of its webcams in the Sherman Pass area. The photographs were shared by the department on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon. One of the photos showed a shadow that looked like a human figure but larger in size and had allegedly termed it as a “Sasquatch”. A legendary creature, the “Sasquatch” or “bigfoot” is considered to be a large hairy creature to exist in North America and parts of Canada.
Around A Million Birds Estimated Dead After A Hot ‘Blob’ In Pacific Ocean, Study Reveals
KEY POINTS A million birds die and wash up on coasts Researchers blame warm water patch in the Pacific for this Birds commonly known as ‘Murre’ most affected A group of researchers from the University of Washington estimated that around one million seabirds died in the Pacific region after a hot water “blob” caused an imbalance in the ecosystem. The study was published Wednesday.
64-Year-Old Prisoner Executed For Wife’s Murder In 2005, Apologizes To Her Family
KEY POINTS John Gardner was executed at a penitentiary in Texas Gardner was convicted of killing his wife, Tammy John apologized to Tammy’s family as his last words A 64-year-old prisoner at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas was executed via lethal injection on Wednesday. The convict, in his last words, apologized to the victim’s family for his heinous crime. The prisoner, 64-year-old John Gardner, had been accused of shooting his wife Tammy Gardner in Jan. 2005.
Stranded Man Found Alive In Alaska After 3 Weeks, Digs ‘SOS’ In Snow For Help
KEY POINTS Man found stranded and stuck in Skwentna, Alaska He was stuck in a temporary refuge after his roof burned down Tyson Steele was later airlifted by officers A stranded man in Alaska was found alive three weeks after his camp in the woods burned down. The man was rescued from Skwentna, Alaska Thursday morning as the authorities performed a welfare check on a helicopter and saw the “SOS” sign in the snow.
Flights Diverted From Iranian Airspace After Missile Attacks On Iraqi Military Bases
KEY POINTS International airlines avoid Iranian airspace after missile attack Ukraine Airlines plane crashed at Tehran airport All 176 onboard feared dead Numerous international airlines have diverted their flights to avoid the Iranian airspace after Iran decided to attack two Iraqi military bases with missiles. According to the local media, Singapore Airlines stated Wednesday, that the flights making trips from Europe were diverted to another route due to the unrest in the area.
Minnesota Shooting: Police Officer, Suspect Hospitalized After Exchanging Gunfire
KEY POINTS Gunfire exchange in Waseca, Minnesota, between officer and suspect Officer transferred to hospital in air ambulance Suspect also sustained bullet injuries A police officer and a suspect were injured after exchanging gunfire in Waseca, Minnesota, at around 8 p.m. local time (9 p.m. EST), Monday. Local media reports said the officer was shot in the head and was taken to the North Memorial Health Hospital, Robbinsdale, Minnesota via an air ambulance.
Indonesia Floods: 66 Dead, Thousands Displaced As Jakarta Prepares For More Rains
KEY POINTS 66 people die as floods and landslides occur in Jakarta Several thousand stranded as floodwaters fill streets till chest level Authorities reportedly spraying disinfectants to check water-borne diseases The floods and landslides in Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta have killed 66 people and forced the displacement of several thousand people. The downpour had not stopped since New Year’s Eve.
Man Shot In Stomach At Los Angeles Restaurant, Suspect On The Run
KEY POINTS Shooting occurred at a restaurant in Los Angeles Man shot in the stomach after which the suspect was seen running out The victim was taken to a hospital and was stable A man was shot in the stomach after a fight broke out at a restaurant in Northridge, Los Angeles on Sunday evening. Police officers who responded to the incident said the man was taken to a nearby hospital and was in a stable condition.
54-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot Several Times In The Chest, Investigation Underway
KEY POINTS 54-year-old woman shot multiple times in the chest The motive behind the shooting unclear Police investigations underway A 54-year-old woman was shot multiple times in the chest in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Wednesday evening. The authorities reached the spot at Baxter Street where the incident took place at around 8.15 p.m. EST. The woman was transferred to the Rhode Island Hospital where she died.
Flight Performs Emergency Landing After 10-Year-Old Suffers Cardiac Arrest On Board
KEY POINTS Flight performs emergency landing for child with medical condition The girl suffered a cardiac arrest while on board Medical aid arrived immediately but was unable to revive her A Delta flight performed an emergency landing at the Los Angeles International Airport, Thursday night after a 10-year-old onboard passenger suffered a cardiac arrest.
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Nuclear Plant In Iran, No Damages Reported
KEY POINTS 5.1 Magnitude earthquake strikes Iran The quake originated near the only nuclear power plant No damages were reported after the calamity A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near a nuclear power plant in the south-western region of Iran on Friday. The quake originated nearly 50 kilometer (31 miles) from the nuclear plant in Borazjan, Bushehr Province. The earthquake was first felt at around 5 a.m. local time, Friday (8.30 p.m, Thu, EST).
What Is Hexavalent Chromium? Green Substance Found Flowing On Michigan Highway Identified As Carcinogen
KEY POINTS Dangerous green material found flowing on Michigan highway The substance was identified as hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen The carcinogen is known to cause cancer among other diseases The Michigan State police officers confirmed that the green substance that was leaking onto the highway was a highly dangerous carcinogen known to cause cancer. The incident occurred at I-696, outside north of Detroit, Friday afternoon.
Pileup In Virginia: Over 50 Injured As 69 Vehicles Involve In Crash Due To Icy Roads
KEY POINTS I-64 closed for 3 hours due to pileup Fog and icy roads suspected to be the problem Over 50 injuries reported The fog and icy conditions on the Virginia Interstate have caused a 69 vehicle pileup on the highway. Around 50 people were injured in the crash which reportedly occurred at around 8 a.m. EST, Sunday. According to local reports, the pileup was caused due to the low visibility conditions in the fog combined with the slippery road.
Magnetic Pole Shift: Research Says Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Is Moving Toward Russia
KEY POINTS Earth’s magnetic north pole shifting towards Russia The pole moving at a speed of about 24.8 mph World Magnetic Model, a base for navigation, updated ahead of schedule A new research suggested that the Earth’s magnetic north pole was shifting toward Russia. The study on geomagnetism was conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It released an updated World Magnetic Model on Dec.10.
Woman Hid Husband’s Body In Freezer Allegedly To Claim His Social Security Benefits
KEY POINTS Husband found dead inside freezer as police investigated wife’s death Notarized letter found allegedly written by dead husband Woman speculated to have received around $177,000 extra Police officers who responded to a house in Salt Lake City, Utah, to check on an elderly woman last month were in for a surprise when they found the dead body of the woman’s husband in the freezer. The woman was also found dead in the apartment.
Climate Change: Scientists Find Oceans To Be Acidifying, More Rapidly Off California Coast
KEY POINTS Oceans acidifying around the world, finds study pH decline twice as fast near California coasts Changes may affect patterns of El Nino A study of the oceans around the world revealed that the water bodies are turning acidic in nature. Noting it as a key factor in the climate change scenario, the study highlighted the ill effects of the same on sea creatures.
Venomous Eastern Brown Snake Found Inside Woman’s Bathroom
The world’s second most venomous snake, the Eastern Brown snake, was found in a woman’s house in Queensland, Australia on Sunday. The woman had reportedly mistaken it for a harmless carpet snake. After the woman saw the snake crawl past her bathroom, she contacted the authorities. The Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers responded to the spot after instructing the woman to seal the bathroom door with a towel.
Pet Dog Dies While Chasing Goose On Frozen Pond, Falls Into Ice-Cold Water
A pet dog died after chasing a goose through a frozen lake and fell in the ice-cold water. The incident took place in Adams County, Colorado, on Thursday. South Metro Fire Rescue team reported that they arrived at the Hidden Lake to find a small dog that had fallen into the water in the corner of the lake. A rescue boat was placed by the department for the operation, according to Lt. Eric Davis of the Adams County Fire Rescue team.
Florida Naval Base Shooting: Saudi Pilot Bought Murder Weapon ‘Lawfully’ Using Loophole In Gun Law
KEY POINTS Accused had acquired hunting license to by-pass the law Obtained the gun earlier this year in July Saudi trainees in the US restricted after shooting The murder weapon used in the naval base shooting at Pensacola, Florida, on Friday by a Saudi pilot was found to be legally purchased due to a loophole in gun law. The shooting incident led to the deaths of three students at the naval base and injured eight others.
First Man Charged Under Florida’s ‘Red Flag’ Law For Refusing To Surrender Weapons Voluntarily
Man convicted after violating ‘red flag’ law Law allows authorities to confiscate weapons Man to face up to 5 years in prison A man was charged with the 'red flag' law after refusing to surrender his weapons to the authorities voluntarily. The man accused in the case was the first person to be charged with accordance to the 'red flag' law.
Pensacola Naval Base Shooting: FBI Investigates The Case As An Act Of Terrorism
Mohammed Alshamrani shot 3 students at Pensacola Naval Base Alshamrani was receiving training at the base The 21-year-old was shot dead by a sheriff’s deputy The shooting at the Pensacola Naval Base in Florida which left three dead and eight injured was being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as an act of terrorism. The investigative authorities told the local reports that the motive behind the shooting was unclear.
Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2019: Images Of Jaguars Eating Snake, Orangutan Wearing Boxing Gloves Showcased In Competition
The photos of a jaguar eating a snake and an orangutan wearing boxing gloves were among 25 other entries shortlisted at the LUMIX People’s Choice Award for Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Considered to be the largest wildlife photography competition in the world, the international event owned by the Natural History Museum, London, first took place in 1964. The event this year included a variety of featured pictures taken by photographers from all around the globe with almost 48,000 images.
2 Teens Involved In Car Crash Make Video On TikTok While Waiting For Police To Arrive
Two teens involved in a car crash in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, uploaded a video of their crash on the social media platform TikTok. The video, which went viral, shows the car flipped onto one side and a busted windshield. The video was uploaded earlier this year on Nov. 16 as the girls were seen lip-syncing to a song in the crashed car. Local reports suggested that the car had flipped twice before landing on the passenger side door with the driver’s side in the air.
Rescuers Decide To Keep 'Narwhal, The Unicorn Puppy’ With A Tail On Its Forehead
The rescuers of the puppy with a tail like growth in its forehead decided to keep it with them. The beagle-mix breed "unicorn puppy" was earlier put up for adoption. The founder of Mac’s Mission shelter in Missouri, Rochelle Steffen, decided to keep the puppy at the shelter as she was flooded with almost 7,000 inquiries about the puppy. She and her team rescued the puppy on Nov.
Man Fatally Shoots 2, Walks Into Police Station Covered In Blood
A man who shot dead two people walked into a police station in Missouri, covered in blood on Thursday. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder on Friday. He was also charged with armed criminal action, unlawful use of firearm, and unlawful possession of firearm. The 27-year-old man, identified as Torry Andre Upchurch, allegedly told people after surrendering that “I know I committed two murders”. The suspect first shot 17-year-old Earle Key Jr, a resident of Jefferson City.
Plane Forced To Land Immediately After TakeOff As Woman Passenger Fakes Medical Condition To Get Bigger Seat
A woman was arrested after she allegedly faked a medical condition on board an American Airlines flight, forcing it to make an emergency landing soon after takeoff Friday. The incident took place in Florida when the Miami-bound flight landed at the Pensacola International Airport.
Climate Change: Scientists Warn Of Irreversible Crisis As Earth May Have Crossed 'Tipping Point'
A group of scientists have claimed that the Earth may be headed toward an irreversible crisis as several of the planet’s “tipping points” are reportedly "active" now. The scientists urged for quick response as the changes may become vital for survival on the planet. In a commentary, published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, the researchers said evidence suggested the irreversible changes in the environment were underway and might cause catastrophic results.
Woman Sees Late Father ‘Kissing Her Unborn Child’ In Ultrasound Image
A pregnant woman in San Diego, California, claimed Sunday that her ultrasound photo showed her late father kissing her unborn child. According to the local reports, the pregnant woman, Shantel Carrillo, was unaware of the similarities before her relatives pointed it out to her after she uploaded the image on Facebook. Carrillo was five months pregnant when she went for the ultrasound scan to check the gender of her baby.
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