Media Baron, 91 year old Murdoch is headed for his fourth divorce after 6-years of marriage with model Jerry Hall. Murdoch who controls a media empire that includes cable channel Fox News, The Times of London and The Wall Street Journal, is no stranger to divorce was previously married to Wendi Deng from 1999 to 2013; Anna Maria Torv from 1967 to 1999; and Patricia Booker, from 1956 to 1967. 
 Rupert Murdoch Jerry HallWendi Deng Murdoch Mick Jagger Brent LangThu, June 23, 2022, 12:31 AM·2 min read  In this article: 
   
   
   
   Rupert MurdochAustralian-born American media mogul Jerry HallAmerican actressWendi Deng MurdochChinese-American businesswoman (1968-) Mick JaggerEnglish songwriter, singer of The Rolling Stones   Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall are divorcing after six years of marriage.
The 91-year-old media mogul and the 65-year-old model tied the knot in 2016. It was Murdoch’s fourth marriage. He was previously married to Wendi Deng from 1999 to 2013; Anna Maria Torv from 1967 to 1999; and Patricia Booker, from 1956 to 1967. Hall had been married to Mick Jagger, the rock star and lead singer of the Rolling Stones.Hall is a supermodel who also acted in such films as Tim Burton’s “Batman” and starred as Mrs. Robinson in a Broadway production of “The Graduate. Jerry Hall was also previously married to Mick Jagger, the rock star and lead singer of the Rolling Stones.Ranked 265th on the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Murdoch is reportedly worth $7.5 billion. 

Media Moghul Rupert Murdoch heads for 4th divorce at 91

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch heads for 4th divorce at 91

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall, a former top model, are reportedly set to divorce.

Media Baron, 91 year old Rupert Murdoch is headed for a divorce after 6-years of marriage with model Jerry Hall. Murdoch who controls a media empire that includes cable channel Fox News, The Times of London and The Wall Street Journal, is no stranger to divorce was previously married to Wendi Deng from 1999 to 2013; Anna Maria Torv from 1967 to 1999; and Patricia Booker, from 1956 to 1967.
 Also read/watch| <a title="Did Uber explore selling India unit?" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/did-uber-explore-selling-india-unit-1655966484985">Did Uber explore selling India unit?</a> Hall is a supermodel who also acted in such films as Tim Burton&rsquo;s &ldquo;Batman&rdquo; and starred as Mrs. Robinson in a Broadway production of &ldquo;The Graduate. Jerry Hall was also previously married to Mick Jagger, the rock star and lead singer of the Rolling Stones. Ranked 265th on the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Murdoch is reportedly worth $7.5 billion.&nbsp;

Mind your excess luggage even if you are travelling by train. The Railways ministry is raising public awareness about a regulation that allows the railways to charge for excess luggage while travelling. Taking to social media the Ministry of Railways urged all passengers to travel light unless it is extremely necessary. In a recent tweet, the ministry alerted travellers “If the luggage is more than the enjoyment of the journey will be half! Do not travel by train carrying more luggage. In case of excess baggage, go to the parcel office and book the luggage."This is what your baggage allowance looks like - If you are travelling in AC first class, you can carry up to 70kgs for free, and for AC 2-Tier, the limit is 50Kgs. In AC 3-tier sleeper, AC chair car and the sleeper class, carrying baggage up to 40 kilos is allowed. For 2-class, the limit is up to 25kgs.

Excess luggage to cost you, even on trains - new regulation released 

Excess luggage to cost you, even on trains - new regulations released 

Owing to the new baggage rules, the Ministry of Railways recently urged all to travel light unless it is extremely necessary.&nbsp;

Mind your excess luggage even if you are travelling by train. The Railways ministry is raising public awareness about a regulation that allows the railways to charge for excess luggage while travelling.&nbsp;
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India's EV industry is facing the heat after a number of electric two-wheeler vehicles went up in flames. Editorji highlights the burning issue of battery overheating and if recalls are enough to ensure safety in the future.

Explained: Electric vehicle fire, the burning issue and if recalls are enough 

The big question is if the Centre can douse EV fires with a battery policy

Explained: EV fire, the burning issue and if recalls are enough 

Incidents Of Explosions In Four Weeks
On March 26, the first fire incident came to light after a video of an Ola EV ablaze went viral on social media. The same day, a father and daughter duo were killed in an Okinawa electric scooter explosion in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. On March 30, an e-scooter manufactured by Pure EV caught fire. In another incident, on April 11, a container truck carrying 20 EVs owned by Jitendra Electric Vehicles caught fire in Nashik.
 On April 18, an Okinawa Autotech dealership was gutted to fire in Tamil Nadu, owing to a possible short circuit.
 In the recent and sixth fire incident which took place last week, a Pure EV explosion claimed the life of an 80-year-old, while two others sustained serious injuries.

The big question is if the&nbsp;Centre can douse EV fires with a&nbsp;battery policy

India's EV industry is facing the heat after a number of electric two-wheeler vehicles went up in flames.
Editorji highlights the burning issue of battery overheating and if recalls are enough to ensure safety in the future.
<h3>"Recall pe recall"</h3>
After Okinawa and Pure EV, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/is-there-a-social-army-riding-online-to-defend-ola-1651731458442" target="_blank">Ola </a>is recalling 1,400 electric scooters of a single batch to check for any disconfiguration after a spate of fire involving multiple manufacturers and brands.&nbsp;
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<h3>Govt steps in</h3>
These 'voluntary' recalls were announced just as the&nbsp;&nbsp;Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari asked EV makers to take &ldquo;advance action&rdquo; immediately. Gadkari said the companies found negligent will be penalised. There is also a buzz that the govt is looking to douse the problem by coming out with a battery policy which will cover performance testing and manufacturing standards, along with heat resistance of these batteries.
<h3>Is the Indian summer causing EV fires?</h3>
The speculation around rising temperatures and batteries exploding have been rife. While it&rsquo;s easy to attribute the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/e-scooter-fires-nitin-gadkari-sends-stern-warning-urges-for-recall-1650604967468" target="_blank">EV fires</a> to rising temperatures, experts suggest looking at how a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is packed and designed. EVs are powered by Li-ion batteries, which are generally considered to be lightweight and efficient. However, they also pose a fire risk.
<h3> Also read/watch|&nbsp;<a title="Top edible oil stocks to watch out for in India" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/top-edible-oil-stocks-to-watch-out-for-in-india-1650876201076">Top edible oil stocks to watch out for in India</a> What's this about a thermal runway?</h3>
Some experts believe that the reason for EV scooters catching fire is a thermal runaway. Thermal runaway is a chain reaction within a battery cell that can be very difficult to stop once it has started. It occurs when the temperature inside a battery reaches the point that causes a chemical reaction to occur inside the battery. This chemical reaction produces even more heat, which drives the temperature higher, causing further chemical reactions that create more heat. Sudden acceleration or prolonged charging/fast charging of the vehicles can aggravate the issue.&nbsp;

If an ideal hotel means silence, opulence or even a roof then this swiss resort may not be your calling. Riklin brothers have a different spin on hospitality - one where your hotel room has no walls or cieling - essentially a Zeo-Star-Hotel, which is what its name Null Stern Hotel literally means. The Swiss conceptual artists' hotel room is essentially a double bed on a platform, with two bedside tables and lamps. There are no walls, ceiling or doors to provide any privacy or shelter. The suites, which come with butler service offering drinks and breakfast, will be available form July 1 to September 18. The price for an imperfect night's sleep: 325 Swiss francs ($338).The intention is to make guests think about the problems in the world, the twin brothers said, and inspire them to act differently.

Zero-star-hotel: Find out why hundreds are booking a room here

The intention is to make guests think about the problems in the world, the twin brothers said, and inspire them to act differently.


Check yourself into this Swiss Zero-star-hotel

The intention is to make guests think about the problems in the world

If an ideal hotel means silence, opulence or even a roof then this swiss resort may not be your calling. Riklin brothers have a different spin on hospitality - one where your hotel room has no walls or ceiling - essentially a Zeo-Star-Hotel, which is what its name Null Stern Hotel literally means.&nbsp;
Also read/watch| <a title="Beware of massive Crypto scam, here is what you need to know" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/beware-of-massive-crypto-scam-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-1656310069965">Beware of massive Crypto scam, here is what you need to know</a> The Swiss conceptual artists' hotel room is essentially a double bed on a platform, with two bedside tables and lamps. There are no walls, ceilings, or doors to provide any privacy or shelter. The suites, which come with butler service offering drinks and breakfast, will be available from July 1 to September 18. The price for an imperfect night's sleep is 325 Swiss francs ($338). The intention is to make guests think about the problems in the world, the twin brothers said, and inspire them to act differently.

A woman teacher in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh was thrashed with shoes by the school principal after she allegedly turned up late to the government school. In a viral video principal Ajit Verma is seen beating the woman teacher while other teachers step in to stop the assault.   A report in Hindi news portal Prabha Sakshi noted the teacher had turned up 10-minutes late to the school in Mahngu Khera.  Meanwhile, district Basic Shiksha Adhikari Laxmikant Pandey said the principal has been suspended based on the viral video.  The woman teacher has reportedly filed a complaint at Kheri police station. The teacher alleged that principal Ajit Verma regularly harasses her when she marked her attendance in the register. 

UP woman teacher thrashed by school principal | On camera

Meanwhile, district Basic Shiksha Adhikari Laxmikant Pandey said the principal has been suspended based on the viral video.&nbsp;

A woman teacher in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh was thrashed with shoes by the school principal after she allegedly turned up late to the government school.&nbsp; In a viral video principal Ajit Verma is seen beating the woman teacher while other teachers step in to stop the assault. &nbsp; &nbsp; A report in Hindi news portal Prabha Sakshi noted the teacher had turned up 10-minutes late to the school in Mahngu Khera. &nbsp; Meanwhile, district Basic Shiksha Adhikari Laxmikant Pandey said the principal has been suspended based on the viral video.&nbsp; &nbsp; The woman teacher has reportedly filed a complaint at Kheri police station. The teacher alleged that principal Ajit Verma regularly harasses her when she marked her attendance in the register.&nbsp;
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US President Biden is back making headlines and once again it is for a social gaffe. This time he was up on the podium and was about to describe America in a single word. What followed was a mid-speech fumble and Twitterati exploding asking what 'Asufutimaehaehfutbw' is. The short clip starts with Biden explaining that he had a single word that would describe America perfectly. But, he was seen forgetting the word and fumbling mid-speech. This is not a first faux pas for the President, a few days ago while addressing the Americans during 'Equal Pay Day', Biden had called Kamala Harris the 'first lady'. “There's been a little change in the arrangement of who is on the stage because of the first lady's husband contracting COVID-19,” President Biden had said. 

Viral Video: Biden describes America as 'Asufutimaehaehfutbw'

The short clip starts with Biden explaining that he had a single word that would describe America perfectly. But, he was seen forgetting the word and fumbling mid-speech. 

&nbsp;In the middle of his speech, the US President said, "America is a nation that can be defined in a single word."&nbsp;

US President Biden is back making headlines and once again it is for a social gaffe. This time he was up on the podium and was about to describe America in a single word. What followed was a mid-speech fumble and Twitterati exploding asking what 'Asufutimaehaehfutbw' is.&nbsp; The short clip starts with Biden explaining that he had a single word that would describe America perfectly. But, he was seen forgetting the word and fumbling mid-speech.&nbsp; This is not a first faux pas for the President, a few days ago while addressing the Americans during 'Equal Pay Day', Biden had called Kamala Harris the 'first lady'. &ldquo;There's been a little change in the arrangement of who is on the stage because of the first lady's husband contracting COVID-19,&rdquo; President Biden had said.&nbsp;
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‘Baggage mountain’ leads to Heathrow cancellations, as easyJet cuts schedule. London’s Heathrow Airport asked some airlines to cancel a number of flights scheduled for Monday, the latest hitch to roil travel. The aviation industry’s capacity crisis has deepened as post-lockdown travel demand has surged, with airlines and airports struggling to hire enough staff to handle the revived passenger flows.

Watch: Massive luggage pile-up at London's airport, days to get your baggage

The aviation industry’s capacity crisis has deepened as post-lockdown travel demand has surged, with airlines and airports struggling to hire enough staff t

‘Baggage mountain’ leads to Heathrow cancellations

Watch: Massive luggage pile-up at London's airport, days to get your baggage

&lsquo;Baggage mountain&rsquo; seen across London's Heathrow Aiport as videos and images of luggage piled up across the busy airport went viral with passengers waiting for days to get a hold of their belongings. Taking to social media many complained they now have spent more time waiting for their luggage than they spent in the sky.&nbsp;
Also read/watch| <a title="'Can high rates really bring down inflation?' Fed Chief faces brutal questioning" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/economy/can-high-rates-really-bring-down-inflation-fed-chief-faces-brutal-questioning-1655950281757">'Can high rates really bring down inflation?' Fed Chief faces brutal questioning</a> This so-called mountain is made up of countless rows forming one giant cluster containing hundreds of bags. This is reportedly the result of a failed system at terminal two and also a severe shortage of staff.&nbsp; Reports state that London&rsquo;s Heathrow Airport asked some airlines to cancel a number of flights as with airlines and airports struggling to hire enough staff to handle the revived passenger flows as 'revenge travel' takes hold across the globe post pandemic.&nbsp;

The latest track of American pop star Beyonce, ''Break my Soul'' is setting social media ablaze with song lyrics that some say tap into rising worker anger at conditions. "I'm gonna find new drive / damn, they work me so damn hard / Work by nine, then off past five /And they work my nerves, that's why I cannot sleep at night," sings the artist, adding "I just quit my job."
The multi-hyphenate artist's latest single, "Break My Soul," which dropped late Monday, begs listeners to "release" themselves from their 9-5, saying "I just quit my job, I'm gonna find new drive, damn, they work me so damn hard." 
Social media was quick to react and "Sending my resignation email because Beyoncé told me to" went viral across platforms.
In the past 12 months, a record number of Americans have 'released' themselves from their jobs for a variety of reasons: pandemic burnout, a desire for better pay or better benefits, or the need to care for children or elderly relatives during the pandemic.Dubbed the "Great Resignation," the offset between job vacancies and job seekers means there are now almost two job openings for every unemployed worker, a situation that Fed Chair Powell has called "unhealthy."

Is Beyonce singing about the 'Great Resignation'?

Beyonce's "Break My Soul" resonated immediately with fans — and economists across the globe as the job market is still in turmoil with millions (4 million just in April) quitting their jobs 

Beyonc&eacute; is now officially the unofficial spokesperson of the Great Resignation, as her new single appeals to the burnout faced post-pandemic by millions across the world.

The latest track of American pop star Beyonce, ''Break my Soul'' is setting social media ablaze with song lyrics that some say tap into rising worker anger at conditions. "I'm gonna find new drive / damn, they work me so damn hard / Work by nine, then off past five /And they work my nerves, that's why I cannot sleep at night," sings the artist, adding "I just quit my job." Beyonc&eacute; is being&nbsp; touted as the unofficial spokesperson of the Great Resignation, as her new single appeals to the burnout faced post-pandemic by millions across the world.
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The multi-hyphenate artist's latest single, "Break My Soul," which dropped late Monday, begs listeners to "release" themselves from their 9-5, saying "I just quit my job, I'm gonna find new drive, damn, they work me so damn hard."&nbsp;
Social media was quick to react and "Sending my resignation email because Beyonc&eacute; told me to" went viral across platforms.
Beyonce's "Break My Soul" resonated immediately with fans &mdash; and economists across the globe as the job market is still in turmoil with millions (4 million just in April) quitting their jobs because of burnout and others as they demand higher pay/better work-life balance.&nbsp; Dubbed the "Great Resignation," the offset between job vacancies and job seekers means there are now almost two job openings for every unemployed worker, a situation that Fed Chair Powell has called "unhealthy."

Cabin crew's refusal for food to a six-year-old girl because they had to serve the corporate clients first has sparked a discussion online on flight etiquette.
The complaint by the flyer, Dr. OBGYN (@drnngujarathi) said, "The great IndiGo6E experience: My six-year-old kid was hungry. Requested the cabin crew to give her any food available, and willing to pay for it. Even on repeated requests, they refused saying they will serve corporate clients first. My daughter kept crying during the whole flight but they (the cabin crew) didn’t serve (food to her)." 
Responding to the tweet, a representative of the airline commented, "Sir, we understand what you must have gone through. Hope she is fine now. We'll certainly look into it and will connect with you tomorrow during working hours at your registered number." 
The tweet immediately sparked a flurry of comments on Twitter. While some internet users believed that the IndiGo cabin crew should have given preference to the hungry child, others blamed the parent for not carrying food with them. 
"As a parent of a six-year-old, first of all it is your duty to carry food with you. So blame your carelessness first. Agreed, the airline could have acted promptly. So first say that 'I as the parent of a six-year-old kid's parent didn't bring food and was expecting the airlines to serve me first," wrote Twitter user Kamal Raj (@KamalRajbharat).
"This is very bad manners. The airline could have at least served complementary biscuits or snacks to the kid. Adults can understand the situation but children can't. Airlines should be children friendly," wrote user Kiran Patel (@kirnpatel). 

IndiGo cabin crew's refusal for food to a 6-yr-old leaves internet divided

A section of them blamed the parent for flying without carrying food with them while another said that the IndiGo cabin crew should have given preference to the hungry child&nbsp;

Cabin crew's refusal for food to a six-year-old girl because they had to serve the corporate clients first has sparked a discussion online on flight etiquette.
The complaint by the flyer, Dr. OBGYN (@drnngujarathi) said, "The great IndiGo6E experience: My six-year-old kid was hungry. Requested the cabin crew to give her any food available, and willing to pay for it. Even on repeated requests, they refused saying they will serve corporate clients first. My daughter kept crying during the whole flight but they (the cabin crew) didn&rsquo;t serve (food to her)."&nbsp;
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Responding to the tweet, a representative of the airline commented, "Sir, we understand what you must have gone through. Hope she is fine now. We'll certainly look into it and will connect with you tomorrow during working hours at your registered number."&nbsp;
The tweet immediately sparked a flurry of comments on Twitter. While some internet users believed that the IndiGo cabin crew should have given preference to the hungry child, others blamed the parent for not carrying food with them.&nbsp;
"As a parent of a six-year-old, first of all it is your duty to carry food with you. So blame your carelessness first. Agreed, the airline could have acted promptly. So first say that 'I as the parent of a six-year-old kid's parent didn't bring food and was expecting the airlines to serve me first," wrote Twitter user Kamal Raj (@KamalRajbharat).
"This is very bad manners. The airline could have at least served complementary biscuits or snacks to the kid. Adults can understand the situation but children can't. Airlines should be children friendly," wrote user Kiran Patel (@kirnpatel).&nbsp;

The world's largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States.
The stingray, captured on June 13, measured almost 4 meters (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly under 300 kilograms (660 pounds), according to a statement Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-U.S. research project.
The previous record for a freshwater fish was a 293-kilogram (646-pound) Mekong giant catfish, discovered in Thailand in 2005, the group said.
The stingray was snagged by a local fisherman south of Stung Treng in northeastern Cambodia. The fisherman alerted a nearby team of scientists from the Wonders of the Mekong project, which has publicized its conservation work in communities along the river.
The scientists arrived within hours of getting a post-midnight call with the news, and were amazed at what they saw.
&ldquo;Yeah, when you see a fish this size, especially in freshwater, it is hard to comprehend, so I think all of our team was stunned,&rdquo; Wonders of the Mekong leader Zeb Hogan said in an online interview from the University of Nevada in Reno. The university is partnering with the Cambodian Fisheries Administration and USAID, the U.S. government's international development agency.
Freshwater fish are defined as those that spend their entire lives in freshwater, as opposed to giant marine species such as bluefin tuna and marlin, or fish that migrate between fresh and saltwater like the huge beluga sturgeon.
The stingray's catch was not just about setting a new record, he said.
&ldquo;The fact that the fish can still get this big is a hopeful sign for the Mekong River, &rdquo; Hogan said, noting that the waterway faces many environmental challenges.
The Mekong River runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is home to several species of giant freshwater fish but environmental pressures are rising. In particular, scientists fear a major program of dam building in recent years may be seriously disrupting spawning grounds.
&ldquo;Big fish globally are endangered. They're high-value species. They take a long time to mature. So if they're fished before they mature, they don't have a chance to reproduce,&rdquo; Hogan said. &ldquo;A lot of these big fish are migratory, so they need large areas to survive. They're impacted by things like habitat fragmentation from dams, obviously impacted by overfishing. So about 70% of giant freshwater fish globally are threatened with extinction, and all of the Mekong species.&rdquo; The team that rushed to the site inserted a tagging device near the tail of the mighty fish before releasing it. The device will send tracking information for the next year, providing unprecedented data on giant stingray behavior in Cambodia.
&ldquo;The giant stingray is a very poorly understood fish. Its name, even its scientific name, has changed several times in the last 20 years,&rdquo; Hogan said. &ldquo;It's found throughout Southeast Asia, but we have almost no information about it. We don't know about its life history. We don't know about its ecology, about its migration patters.&rdquo; Researchers say it's the fourth giant stingray reported in the same area in the past two months, all of them females. They think this may be a spawning hotspot for the species.
Local residents nicknamed the stingray "Boramy,&rdquo; or &ldquo;full moon,&rdquo; because of its round shape and because the moon was on the horizon when it was freed on June 14. In addition to the honor of having caught the record-breaker, the lucky fisherman was compensated at market rate, meaning he received a payment of around $600.

Cambodian catches world's largest recorded freshwater fish: here are the details

Cambodian catches world's largest recorded freshwater fish: here are the details

The world's largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States.
The stingray, captured on June 13, measured almost 4 meters (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly under 300 kilograms (660 pounds), according to a statement Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-U.S. research project.
The previous record for a freshwater fish was a 293-kilogram (646-pound) Mekong giant catfish, discovered in Thailand in 2005, the group said.
The stingray was snagged by a local fisherman south of Stung Treng in northeastern Cambodia. The fisherman alerted a nearby team of scientists from the Wonders of the Mekong project, which has publicized its conservation work in communities along the river.
The scientists arrived within hours of getting a post-midnight call with the news, and were amazed at what they saw.
&ldquo;Yeah, when you see a fish this size, especially in freshwater, it is hard to comprehend, so I think all of our team was stunned,&rdquo; Wonders of the Mekong leader Zeb Hogan said in an online interview from the University of Nevada in Reno. The university is partnering with the Cambodian Fisheries Administration and USAID, the U.S. government's international development agency.
Freshwater fish are defined as those that spend their entire lives in freshwater, as opposed to giant marine species such as bluefin tuna and marlin, or fish that migrate between fresh and saltwater like the huge beluga sturgeon.
The stingray's catch was not just about setting a new record, he said.
&ldquo;The fact that the fish can still get this big is a hopeful sign for the Mekong River, &rdquo; Hogan said, noting that the waterway faces many environmental challenges.
The Mekong River runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is home to several species of giant freshwater fish but environmental pressures are rising. In particular, scientists fear a major program of dam building in recent years may be seriously disrupting spawning grounds.
&ldquo;Big fish globally are endangered. They're high-value species. They take a long time to mature. So if they're fished before they mature, they don't have a chance to reproduce,&rdquo; Hogan said. &ldquo;A lot of these big fish are migratory, so they need large areas to survive. They're impacted by things like habitat fragmentation from dams, obviously impacted by overfishing. So about 70% of giant freshwater fish globally are threatened with extinction, and all of the Mekong species.&rdquo; The team that rushed to the site inserted a tagging device near the tail of the mighty fish before releasing it. The device will send tracking information for the next year, providing unprecedented data on giant stingray behavior in Cambodia.
&ldquo;The giant stingray is a very poorly understood fish. Its name, even its scientific name, has changed several times in the last 20 years,&rdquo; Hogan said. &ldquo;It's found throughout Southeast Asia, but we have almost no information about it. We don't know about its life history. We don't know about its ecology, about its migration patters.&rdquo; Researchers say it's the fourth giant stingray reported in the same area in the past two months, all of them females. They think this may be a spawning hotspot for the species.
Local residents nicknamed the stingray "Boramy,&rdquo; or &ldquo;full moon,&rdquo; because of its round shape and because the moon was on the horizon when it was freed on June 14. In addition to the honor of having caught the record-breaker, the lucky fisherman was compensated at market rate, meaning he received a payment of around $600.

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Following a heavy snowstorm in Aalborg, Denmark around 25 IKEA workers and six customers were forced to spend the night at the home furnishing store.
Instead of paranoia and fear of being trapped, the group ended up having a memorable night on comfy sofas, recliners, and beds, which were spread across the store.
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The pictures from the store have gone viral on social media. 
According to reports, the group didn't panic and some even stayed up watching Christmas movies and a Liverpool-Everton soccer match using a big projector. They even played card games and enjoyed the food from the staff cafetaria.
“It was a once in a lifetime experience. I have been working in IKEA, and I’ve never experienced this before,” said Peter Elmorose, the store manager.

31 people stranded at IKEA store during snow storm, had ‘fun’ overnight stay

A snowstorm left 31 people stranded overnight at an Ikea store in Aalborg, Denmark, however, the "trapped' lot trapped made the best of their bad-weather situation. Watch pics

Following a heavy snowstorm in Denmark;s&nbsp;Aalborg around 25 IKEA workers and six customers were forced to spend the night at the home furnishing store.
Instead of paranoia and fear of being trapped, the group ended up having a memorable night on comfy sofas, recliners, and beds, which were spread across the store.
The pictures from the store have gone viral on social media.
According to reports, the group didn't panic and some even stayed up watching Christmas movies and a Liverpool-Everton soccer match using a big projector. They even played card games and enjoyed the food from the staff cafetaria.

&ldquo;It was a once in a lifetime experience. I have been working in IKEA, and I&rsquo;ve never experienced this before,&rdquo; said Peter Elmorose, the store manager.

Following a heavy snowstorm in Denmark;s&nbsp;Aalborg around 25 IKEA workers and six customers were forced to spend the night at the home furnishing store.
Instead of paranoia and fear of being trapped, the group ended up having a memorable night on comfy sofas, recliners, and beds, which were spread across the store.
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The pictures from the store have gone viral on social media.
According to reports, the group didn't panic and some even stayed up watching Christmas movies and a Liverpool-Everton soccer match using a big projector. They even played card games and enjoyed the food from the staff cafetaria.
&ldquo;It was a once in a lifetime experience. I have been working in IKEA, and I&rsquo;ve never experienced this before,&rdquo; said Peter Elmorose, the store manager.

Passing the first board in the school is a huge milestone in a teen's life. A teen named Jishnu hails from Kerala has achieved the first milestone in his life by clearing his class 10th board examination.
To celebrate this moment and to appreciate himself he decided to install flex boards outside his house. The flex board reads 'History makes way for some people,' it further adds, 'I congratulate ‘myself’ for acing the 2022 SSLC examination. The story starts now. Kunjakku version 3.0'.
The flex board also contains a stylish picture of Jishnu in which he is wearing his sunglasses. His flex board attracts many eyeballs on the internet even the state education minister, Vasudevan Sivankutty took to Facebook and wrote 'Kunjakku himself has said that history makes way for some people in the flex. I wish it to be so. May Kunjakku gain great success in the exam of life as well.'

Kerala teen install flex boards to appreciate himself on passing class 10th board examination

The flex board reads 'History makes way for some people,' it further adds, 'I congratulate &lsquo;myself&rsquo; for acing the 2022 SSLC examination. The story starts now. Kunjakku version 3.0'.

A teen who cleared his 10th board exam in Kerala decided to install flex boards announcing the results outside his house.&nbsp; The flex board reads 'History makes way for some people,' it further adds, 'I congratulate &lsquo;myself&rsquo; for acing the 2022 SSLC examination. The story starts now. Kunjakku version 3.0'.
The flex board also contains a stylish picture of Jishnu in which he is wearing his sunglasses. His flex board attracts many eyeballs on the internet even the state education minister, Vasudevan Sivankutty took to Facebook and wrote 'Kunjakku himself has said that history makes way for some people in the flex. I wish it to be so. May Kunjakku gain great success in the exam of life as well.'
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Internet nowadays stays abuzz with multiple videos of wedding going viral for any and every kind of reason.
Adding to such videos, a video of a wedding ceremony is going viral in which the groom can be seen touching bride's feet, a ritual which is usually expected from the bride in Hindu customs.
Breaking the norms, the short clip created quite a buzz online with the text 'A core memory' inserted in the video.
Instagram user Diti Goradia, while sharing the video, wrote, that their pandit didn't like it at all. But by the end of the ceremony, he whispered to her that she is one very lucky girl.
Since being shared, the post has garnered more than 415,000 likes and thousands of views and comments.

Groom touches bride's feet during wedding, internet hearts it

Breaking the norms, the short clip created quite a buzz online with the text 'A core memory' inserted in the video.

Internet nowadays stays abuzz with multiple videos of weddings going viral for any and every kind of reason.
Adding to such videos, a video of a wedding ceremony is going viral in which the groom can be seen touching bride's feet, a ritual which is usually expected from the bride in Hindu customs.
Breaking the norms, the short clip created quite a buzz online with the text 'A core memory' inserted in the video.
Instagram user Diti Goradia, while sharing the video, wrote, that their pandit didn't like it at all. But by the end of the ceremony, he whispered to her that she is one very lucky girl.
Since being shared, the post has garnered more than 415,000 likes and thousands of views and comments.
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All of us see talented videos on daily basis, some are okayish but some are eye-catching. Similar to this a video of a cyclist is making rounds on social media where a boy could be seen balancing a heavy suitcase on his head very confidently.
The enthusiastic cyclist has seen cycling in the streets of New York's Brooklyn and captured saying, 'I got it, I got it.
He even crossed the traffic signal very calmly. The video was shared on YouTube by 'Storyful'

Watch: Brooklyn Cyclist seen balancing heavy suitcase on his head

He even crossed the traffic signal very calmly. The video was shared on YouTube by 'Storyful'

Finding your balance is a big part of learning how to ride a cycle and this man from Brooklyn in United States has taken the act of balancing to a different level.&nbsp;
The enthusiastic cyclist was seen cycling in the streets of New York's Brooklyn and even responded with, 'I got it, I got it' when passersby expressed amazement.&nbsp;
He even crossed the traffic signal very calmly. The video was shared on YouTube by 'Storyful'.&nbsp;
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A panic situation prevailed in US Vermont, where an excavator could be seen trying to harm police officers.
In an incident, cops were arresting a man in assaulting and burglary case but the suspect's parents want to save their son from getting arrested so the boy's father aged, 52 years old rashly operated the excavator bucket around one of the police officers and in response to it the cop was seen pointing the gun at excavator to save himself.  
The mother of suspect can be seen preventing the officers to arrest his son when another cop was trying to hold him.
No injuries have been reported by the cops and they were able to arrest all the people involved in the incident.
The video of an incident was shared by Vermont State Police (VSP) on their Facebook page which has now gone viral on the internet.

Watch: Man attacks cops with excavator to prevent son's arrest

Watch: Man attacking cops with excavator to prevent son's arrest

The mother of suspect can also be seen preventing the officers from arresting her son.

A panic situation prevailed in United States' Vermont where an excavator was seen trying to harm police officers.
The officers were trying to arrest a man in an assault and burglary case but in order to save his son the suspect's 52-year-old father started attacking the them with an excavator.&nbsp;
The video, shared by Vermont police, shows one of the police officers also pointing a gun was at the excavator to save himself. &nbsp;
The mother of suspect can be seen preventing the officers from arresting her son.&nbsp;
No injuries have been reported by the cops and they were able to arrest all the people involved in the incident.

Ten people, all women, were arrested after a clash broke out between a group of women protesting the opening of a liquor shop in south Delhi’s Tigri area and the shop’s staff, police said on Saturday.
The incident happened Thursday around 8.30 am before the shop was opened.
The quarrel started with a protest staged by a group of local women, who were apparently against the opening of the liquor shop in the area, police said.
Officials said that the police was already brought in at the spot, as they had got to know about the protest, besides the female staff, who were deployed by the owner of the shop.
As their demonstration got heated, the protesters got into a fight with the women staff of the shop, roughing up a male police too.
Head Constable Ranjeet, the beat officer of the area, got caught in the fight and his uniform was also torn by those in the crowd, the officer said.
The situation in the area was brought under control and medical of the injured staff was conducted at AIIMS Trauma Centre, the officer added.
According to police, a case under several sections, including 146 for rioting, was filed against the 10 offenders booked. "Ten accused have been arrested in this case. The situation in the area is under control and staff in sufficient number has been deployed to avoid further tension," said Benita Mary Jaiker, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South).

Women protest opening of Delhi liquor shop, clash with women bouncers; 10 held | On camera

Women protests opening of Delhi liquor shop, clash with women bouncers; 10 held | On camera

Head Constable Ranjeet, the beat officer of the area, got caught in the fight and his uniform was also torn by those in the crowd.

Ten people, all women, were arrested after a clash broke out between a group of women protesting the opening of a liquor shop in south Delhi&rsquo;s Tigri area and the shop&rsquo;s staff, police said on Saturday.
The incident happened Thursday around 8.30 am before the shop was opened.
The quarrel started with a protest staged by a group of local women, who were apparently against the opening of the liquor shop in the area, police said.
Officials said that the police was already brought in at the spot, as they had got to know about the protest, besides the female staff, who were deployed by the owner of the shop.
As their demonstration got heated, the protesters got into a fight with the women staff of the shop, roughing up a male police too.
Head Constable Ranjeet, the beat officer of the area, got caught in the fight and his uniform was also torn by those in the crowd, the officer said.
The situation in the area was brought under control and medical of the injured staff was conducted at AIIMS Trauma Centre, the officer added.
According to police, a case under several sections, including 146 for rioting, was filed against the 10 offenders booked.
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