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LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United — whose current owners are opposed by many fans — then saying several hours later that it was a joke. It comes as the billionaire Tesla CEO faces a legal battle in the U.S. after backing out of a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. He is a prolific user of the platform, often musing about social issues or joking with his 103 million followers and occasionally getting into trouble with U.S. regulators. Early Wednesday, Musk sent a tweet about his political affiliations and then added in a second tweet: “Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome.” That came as shocking news in the Manchester United world — albeit welcome to many — after nearly a decade of sub-par performances. Asked by a follower whether he was serious, Musk later tweeted, “No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter. I’m not buying any sports teams.” It wasn't Musk's first joke about buying a … [Read more...] about Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir

The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday clarified that it has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya refugees in New Delhi’s Bakkarwala and added that the “illegal foreigners will be kept in Detention Centre till their deportation.” The ministry also proposed the Delhi government to shift the refugees to a new location and not declare the present location as a detention centre. “With respect to news reports in certain sections of media regarding Rohingya illegal foreigners, it is clarified that Ministry of Home Affairs has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya illegal migrants at Bakkarwala in New Delhi,” the ministry said in a tweet. With respect to news reports in certain sections of media regarding Rohingya illegal foreigners, it is clarified that Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya illegal migrants at Bakkarwala in New Delhi. — गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India (@HMOIndia) August 17, … [Read more...] about After Puri’s Tweet, MHA Says No EWS Flats to Rohingyas; Refugees to be at Detention Centres till Deportation

Doctored photos and film are a regular source of misinformation, whether it be celebrity gossip or political attacks. Vice President Kamala Harris is no new victim to this type of misinformation; comments she made about her pronouns at a recent White House event were pulled far out of context to enrage right-wing critics. It now appears that an interview with the vice president on CNN has been, rather professionally, repurposed to vulgar effect. The Claim A tweet posted on August 15, 2022, shows Kamala Harris talking at what looks like a CNN event with the question "Should women give h*** to get ahead?" displayed on screen. The tweet (archived here ) has received more thank 40,000 interactions and more than 1.7 million views as of Wednesday, August 17. During the clip, sections of Harris' speech are carefully censored to make it sound as if she is taking about oral sex. The footage was also shared on a number of Telegram channels, often presented as a … [Read more...] about Fact Check: Is Kamala Harris’ explicit ‘get ahead’ CNN interview real?

A 3-year-old golden retriever being introduced to her new puppy sibling has melted hearts online this week. On TikTok, user kembaandbronny shared the video with more than 26,000 followers, and it has since been viewed more than 6 million times. In the video, Kemba, the resident pup, rushes into the room to meet new puppy Bronny, who is tucked away in a basket ready for his new sister to discover him. Dogs are social animals that enjoy the company of others, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Picking out a new puppy is a big step, and before bringing your new arrival home, it is important to prepare your resident dog for the change. "When they first enter their new home, puppies have a lot to learn, both from you and the established dog," the AKC said. Supervising interactions between the two dogs at first is very important to ensure that the elder dog isn't overwhelmed and gets a break from the puppy a few times a day. "Eventually, with an introduction that … [Read more...] about Golden retriever being introduced to new sibling melts hearts

close Video Airline staff shortage pushing pilots to legal limit of hours, sparking calls to raise employee retirement age Aerospace journalist and former pilot Kathleen Bangs discusses the shortage of approximately 9,300 pilots and measures airlines can take to combat the crisis. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Dr. Andrea Merrill, a surgical oncologist in Boston, is raising awareness about the need for better airline emergency medical kits after a tweet of hers went viral recently. She helped out on an in-flight emergency this summer — and learned a great deal. Now, she's speaking out and hoping others step up to provide better equipment on board flights. Already, there has been response. "Dear @Delta, I just assisted in a medical emergency in the air," tweeted Merrill, assistant professor of surgery at the Boston University School of Medicine and a surgical oncologist at Boston Medical Center. FLORIDA … [Read more...] about Surgeon exposes airline medical kit deficiencies after assisting with flight emergency

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Social media companies are offering few specifics as they share their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are generally staying the course from the 2020 voting season, which was marred by conspiracies and culminated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Video app TikTok, which has soared in popularity since the last election cycle while also cementing its place as a problem spot for misinformation, announced Wednesday it is launching an election center that will help people find voting locations and candidate information. The center will show up on videos about U.S. elections and in the feeds of users who search election-related hashtags. TikTok is also partnering with voting advocacy groups to provide specialized voting information for college students, people who are deaf, military members living overseas and those with past criminal convictions. TikTok, like other platforms, would not … [Read more...] about U.S. midterms bring few changes from social media companies

An extraordinary video showing a toad in a cowboy hat hitching a ride on the back of a turtle has been spreading cheer online. From baby hippos bonding with giraffes to gorillas making grand entrances , there's no end to the appetite for cute animal videos on the internet—and with good reason. Studies have shown that watching animal videos can actually help reduce stress and anxiety. In a 2019 experiment conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds, 19 test subjects were showing images and videos of cute animals over a 30-minute period. Fifteen university students and four members of staff took part in the study, which was conducted during an exams period, when all of those involved would have been under more stress than usual. What they found was that, in each instance, participants experienced a decrease in blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety after watching the 30-minute session. Blood pressure dropped on average from 136/88 to 115/71. Average heart … [Read more...] about Toad in cowboy hat rides turtle around house in bizarre video

A resurfaced note a beekeeper left his children over nine years ago, has gone viral after his daughter found it in his beekeeping equipment and shared it on social media. In a post shared on Twitter last Monday, the woman, Amy Clukey, explained that her dad died of lung cancer about nine years ago, but before passing wrote a note that he hoped one of his children would later find. The note said: "I hope this note is found by one of my children who is curious about beekeeping. Beekeeping is actually pretty easy and you can learn everything online. " Bees make more products than just honey and as a hobby, it can be a source of extra income $$$. So don't be afraid, have courage. Good Luck. Love Dad." According to Petpedia , there's a 2.96 million decline in honey bee colonies over the years in the US, and there are 81 million western honey bee hives globally. The bee population in 2019 consisted primarily of wild bees, and North Dakota has the highest honey … [Read more...] about Woman discovering note from dad 9 years after his death warms hearts

PNB KYC Update: In the past few months, several banks have been alerting customers to update their Know Your Customer, or KYC details in order to keep their accounts active and carry on account-related work smoothly. Public sector lender Punjab National Bank has become the latest one to notify customers about KYC update. In a tweet dated Wednesday, August 17, the lender said that PNB KYC needs to be done within August 31, 2022 in order to keep the accounts active. The PNB KYC updation is applicable to those customers whose accounts have become due for the process as on March 31 this year. In a tweet accompanied by the information in an image, PNB wrote, “Important announcement regarding KYC, please note!” The notification reads, “As per RBI guidelines, KYC updation for all customers is mandatory. If your account has become due for KYC updation as of 31.03.2022, you are requested to contact your base branch to get your KYC updated before 31.08.2022.” “Non updation may lead to … [Read more...] about Attention, PNB Customers: Your Account May Get Blocked if You Don’t Do This by August 31

Popular Marathi actress Rinku Rajguru’s look in Saree has reminded many people of veteran actress Smita Patil. Rinku recently shared some pictures of hers in a saree on her Instagram handle. She is looking extremely pretty in a blue saree. The actress has kept her look very simple as she has tied her hair in a basic bun. Rinku is wearing simple small earrings and a basic chain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rinku Mahadeo Rajguru (@iamrinkurajguru) These pictures have received a number of likes and comments. Posted a day ago, the photos have garnered more than fifty nine thousand likes. One of the fans remembered the late actress Smita Patil after seeing Rinku in the saree. In the comment section the user said that she looks like Smita Patil in these pictures. Another one commented, “Your smiles make my day beautiful. Thanks”. A third user wrote, “Big fan mam from Telangana”. Rinku looks … [Read more...] about Rinku Rajguru Posts Photos in Blue Saree, Fans Compare Her To Smita Patil