Bats became the center of attention when the covid hit 4 years ago. Recently, researchers from the US and Canada have revealed that bats carry highly infectious viruses that can prompt another pandemic. The research concluded that bat viruses are far more dangerous to humans than any other mammals.
Police in Toronto warned the public about the unexpected release of over 5 million bees in Burlington, Ontario. The bees immediately spread in the area when the hives fell off a truck transporting them. The beekeepers were able to return the beehives after being collected carefully, the police said.
A team of international scientists claimed to have been on the brink of discovering a new force of nature. The announcement actually came a few years back when scientists at Fermilab said they were tracking a new phenomenon in physics.
Mete CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the internet by surprise when he revealed his massive calorie-dense diet of around 4,000 calories. In response to McDonald’s query, Zuckerberg said he just ordered “20 nuggets, a quarter pounder, large fries, Oreo McFlurry, apple pie, and maybe some side cheeseburgers for later”, which adds up to around 2,619 calories.
Israeli lawmakers have passed a controversial bill despite strong opposition on the streets. The bill which is aimed at cutting down the powers of judiciary is seen as a threat to Israeli democracy by the Israeli people. The law will empower the parliament to strike down any rulings the parliament deems unreasonable.
A suspect was arrested after he allegedly stole a police vehicle and crashed in Lexington, causing two injuries. Two police officers were injured when the suspect assaulted them after which he stole the police cruiser and ran away. The 26-year-old suspect was also taken to the hospital along with the two police officers and one person he hit.
The United Kingdom secret services head has asked Russians fighting for Putin to defect and instead work for MI6. In a rare speech, Sir Richard Moore offered an opportunity to the Russian soldiers to spy for the UK and share secrets with MI6.
A passenger died after falling overboard from a Stena Line ferry at the port of Loch Ryan, Scotland. Search and rescue teams were able to rescue the person and shifted him to the Ayr Hospital via a helicopter, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
While millions across the world are excited about the fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Musk’s father has issued a warning to his tech billionaire son not to engage in a UFC cage fight with the Meta man. Elon Musk’s father Erroll Musk told Fortune Magazine that the fight will be a no-win situation for his son.
A Dutch sailing team named JOJO was attacked by three orcas, also known as killer whales. The team of sailors caught the incident on video and said the moment was both terrifying and beautiful as they narrowly escaped them in the waters.
Co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates met the Chinese president and had a very fruitful discussion, according to the Chinese foreign office. The Chinese president Xi Jinping called Bill Gates “an old friend” and said he was happy to meet him after several years.
AI technology became the target of criticism once again as UK’s secret services are worried that the technology could increase terrorism if it was not tackled properly. Jonathan Hall KC said that AI could pose a threat to national security and new technologies must be developed so as to minimize the effect.
