A video of a golden retriever named Ranger exploring a Lululemon store in search of treats has become popular on TikTok. The dog is seen sniffing mannequins, looking for treats, which amused viewers and gained widespread attention.
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A golden retriever named Ranger is the focus of a viral TikTok video.
Ranger is shown in a Lululemon store trying to find treats.
The dog sniffs and approaches mannequins, mistaking them for people with treats.
The video has been viewed nearly 760,000 times and has over 120,000 likes in just two days.
Viewers found Ranger's actions endearing and amusing.
The video highlights the common appeal of golden retrievers on social media platforms.
Newsweek reported on this viral moment and attempted to contact the dog's owner for more information.
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Iran reports that the ongoing war with the United States and Israel has damaged hospitals and affected thousands of civilians. Many buildings, including residential units and healthcare facilities, have been hit, and the conflict has caused significant casualties. Iran's government stresses the need for international help to protect civilians.
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Iran says 77 healthcare facilities have been affected by the conflict.
Nearly 20,000 civilian buildings, including 16,000 residential units, have been impacted.
Iran's Red Crescent Society reported damage to 16 of its centers, affecting their operations.
At least 167 people, mostly students, died at a school in Minab on the war's first day.
Over 1,250 civilians, including 200 children and 200 women, have been killed.
Iran considers U.S. and Israeli economic interests and military tech companies as targets.
The Iranian government has contingency plans to import necessary goods during the conflict.
Iran has called for international organizations to help protect civilians.
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Seven members of the Iranian women's soccer team decided to stay in Australia after being offered asylum. However, one of those players later chose to return to Iran. The situation gained international attention, with discussions about the safety and rights of the players who had initially remained silent during the national anthem.
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The Iranian women's soccer team was in Australia for a tournament.
Australian officials offered asylum to the team members.
Seven players accepted the asylum offer; one later decided to return to Iran.
The players' silence during their national anthem attracted attention.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Australian government's actions.
An Iranian official stated that the players would be safe returning to Iran.
Australia attempted to provide choices and safety for the women concerned.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that President Donald Trump has welcomed Iran to participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The tournament, cohosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, faces challenges due to the war involving Iran. There are concerns about Iran's participation, but President Trump assured that Iran is welcome to compete.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with President Trump and discussed Iran's participation in the World Cup.
The US, Mexico, and Canada will host the World Cup in June and July.
All of Iran's group matches are scheduled to be played in the US.
The conflict involves US and Israel attacks on Iran, resulting in casualties and Iran's missile responses.
Iran did not attend a recent FIFA planning meeting, raising questions about its participation.
If the US refuses Iran's presence, FIFA might consider changing the tournament's venues.
President Trump stated Iran is a "very badly defeated country" and is not concerned about its participation.
Previous instances show that countries refusing to host certain teams have lost their right to host FIFA events.
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Workers in Birmingham have been on strike over waste management issues for a year, affecting garbage and recycling services. The city council has used temporary workers for regular trash collection, but recycling has stopped. Residents are frustrated by the situation, which has led to trash piling up, rats, and fly-tipping.
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Birmingham's bin workers went on strike starting January 6, 2025, turning into a year-long unresolved dispute.
The strike initially began over a few job positions within Birmingham City Council's waste team.
Regular waste is being collected by temporary workers, but recycling services have been suspended for over a year.
Residents report problems with rats, illegal dumping, and difficulty accessing recycling centers.
People like Lorraine Boyce are storing recycling at home due to suspended services.
Some locals suggest withholding council tax due to the lack of waste services.
Former bin worker Derek Roberts took voluntary redundancy after being told his job and pay might be at risk.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is nearing a majority in the House of Commons after a fourth Member of Parliament (MP) switched to join the Liberal party. Lori Idlout, previously from the New Democrats (NDP), is the latest to join Carney's Liberals, following recent similar moves by three former Conservative MPs.
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Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada and leads a minority government.
Lori Idlout, an MP from the NDP, has joined the Liberal party.
Idlout was elected as an MP from the territory of Nunavut in 2021.
Her move follows defections by three former Conservative MPs to the Liberals.
Interim NDP leader Don Davies expressed disappointment over Idlout's decision.
The Liberals could achieve a majority with upcoming by-elections.
The next by-elections will occur on April 13 in Toronto and Montreal.
Winning these by-elections could secure the Liberals 173 seats in the House of Commons, avoiding another election for up to three years.
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India's Supreme Court approved the country's first passive euthanasia case. The court allowed life support withdrawal for Harish Rana, a man in a vegetative state for over 12 years. This decision follows India's 2018 recognition of passive euthanasia under strict conditions.
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India’s Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for the first time.
The case involves Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state since 2013 after an accident.
A court bench, including Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan, made the decision.
Rana’s family petitioned to stop artificial life support due to his lack of recovery.
In 2018, India legally recognized passive euthanasia under strict conditions.
Rana, without a living will, could not consent to euthanasia himself.
Passive euthanasia involves discontinuing artificial life support, not actively causing death.
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A couple was devastated to learn that their wedding photos might be permanently lost due to a technical issue with a photographer's memory card. The photographer attempted to recover the lost images, but they could not be retrieved. The incident highlights the importance of having backup systems for important digital files.
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A bride named Trinity shared on TikTok that her wedding photos might be lost.
The photographer discovered a problem with a memory card, making the photos inaccessible.
They tried to recover the images through professional services but failed.
Trinity stated the photographer was great on the wedding day, and she did not blame her.
Experts say photographers need backup systems to prevent such losses.
A popular camera, the Canon EOS R6, can store photos on two memory cards simultaneously for safety.
The incident received 1.2 million views on TikTok, raising awareness about photo backups.
Newsweek could not verify the details of the story.
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Three ships have been damaged by mysterious attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route. The U.S. military has responded by destroying Iranian mine-laying ships in the area. The ongoing conflict and threats in the strait have raised global oil prices and affected shipping traffic.
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The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil trade, with about 20% of the world's oil passing through it.
Recent incidents damaged three ships in the strait, with one off the UAE coast, another north of Oman, and the location of the third not reported.
The U.S. military has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying ships in the strait.
Iran has previously threatened to attack any ships trying to pass through.
The conflict has significantly reduced sea traffic and caused a rise in global oil prices.
Closing the strait would impact global economies that rely on oil, including China, India, and Japan.
Ships passing through now face risks of attacks or expensive insurance costs.
Oil prices have temporarily decreased following comments from President Trump about the conflict's progress.
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A woman visiting a safari in Texas had a memorable encounter when a monkey she was holding grabbed her phone and took selfies. The video of the incident became popular on TikTok, amassing over a million views. The safari offers interactive experiences with various exotic animals.
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A woman visited Canton Grand Safari Adventure in Texas and interacted with a monkey.
The monkey took her phone, filmed himself, and snapped a selfie.
The video of this event received over 1 million views on TikTok.
Grand Safari Adventure provides experiences with exotic animals like monkeys, lemurs, sloths, and otters.
Monkeys are curious and often interact with objects like phones.
The video generated a lot of positive reactions and comments on TikTok.
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A fake video showing President Donald Trump with a cardboard cut-out of Iran's new leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, became popular on social media. This video was a mock-up of a Fox News segment and spread widely, potentially spreading misinformation. The video emerged during a time when the U.S. and Iran are involved in military conflicts.
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A fake video of President Trump with a cardboard Ayatollah went viral on social media.
The video was created by Gizmo Memes and shared widely on the platform X.
Iran's new leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was appointed after the passing of his father.
The video was based on a past Fox News segment involving President Trump.
The U.S. and Israel are conducting military operations against Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Iran retaliated with attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East.
Iran also attacked neighboring countries with drones and missiles recently.
The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran has lasted 12 days.
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Iran tried a strategy called "strategic patience" after the U.S. left a nuclear deal in 2018. They hoped waiting would lead the U.S. back to talks, but instead, tensions led to conflict. Iran may now be considering different approaches, possibly including developing nuclear deterrence.
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Iran adopted a "strategic patience" approach after the U.S. left the 2015 nuclear agreement.
This approach meant enduring economic pressure in hopes of returning to diplomacy.
Iran gradually increased its nuclear activities after the U.S. exit from the deal.
Tehran sought improved relations with Gulf states, reducing tensions in the region.
Diplomatic efforts with the Biden and Trump administrations did not restore the deal.
Iran’s assumption that the U.S. preferred stability to war was flawed.
The situation has led Iran to possibly reconsider its nuclear strategy.
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A mother shared her experience of being pressured to stay longer at a toddler's birthday party despite her baby's nap schedule. The host continually urged her to extend her stay, leading to her children becoming upset. The situation highlights different social expectations and challenges parents may face when attending children's parties.
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A mother attended a toddler's birthday party with her 2-year-old daughter and 9-month-old son.
She planned to leave early due to her baby's nap schedule but faced pressure from the host to stay longer.
The host suggested the baby could nap in the car or extend the nap time.
The children became upset and overtired due to the extended stay.
The mother decided to leave the party after her daughter became hysterical.
Many Reddit users supported the mother's decision in the comments.
Parenting experts suggest that party invitations do not obligate parents to attend if it's not suitable.
Children's parties can carry different social expectations for families.
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Explosions in Iran's major cities, including Tehran and Ahvaz, have caused tens of thousands of people to flee to smaller towns in search of safety. The ongoing attacks are attributed to a military campaign by Israel and the United States, which has targeted Iran's leadership and military infrastructure.
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Many Iranians have left cities like Tehran and Ahvaz due to explosions and fear of further attacks.
About 100,000 people fled Tehran in the first two days according to the U.N. refugee agency.
People are seeking refuge in small towns, some with their families, to avoid bombardments.
The attacks are led by Israel and the United States and have targeted Iran's leadership, including killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's son, has been named the new supreme leader.
The Revolutionary Guard and the Basij force have been major targets due to their role in protecting the government.
Many shelters lack essential services, and the displaced people face concerns about finances and basic needs.
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Some trains at Glasgow Central Station have resumed after a fire affected a nearby building, but the main part of the station remains closed. Network Rail is keeping the main platforms shut due to safety concerns from structural damage caused by the fire. The fire started at a vape shop and spread to a historical building next to the station.
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Some train services at Glasgow Central's low level platforms have reopened.
The main high level part of the station remains closed because of safety issues.
The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street and spread to a nearby Victorian building.
Five fire vehicles and a specialist unit are still at the scene.
Glasgow Central Station is one of the UK's busiest, with 25 million visits a year.
Trains are using lower level platforms but not stopping at the closed section.
Services on affected lines are disrupted but will resume from nearby stations.
Network Rail and emergency services are working to reopen the station safely.
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Actress Jessica Henwick discusses her roles in two major productions, "How to Make a Killing" and the Netflix show "Vladimir." She explains how playing these roles led her to adopt a "slow living" approach to balance her busy career and prevent burnout.
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Jessica Henwick stars in "How to Make a Killing," a dark comedy thriller, and the Netflix show "Vladimir."
In "How to Make a Killing," she plays a character named Ruth who contrasts with the ambitious main character, Becket.
Henwick has a background in acting with roles in "Game of Thrones," "Star Wars," and other indie films.
Ruth’s character made Henwick rethink "hustle culture" and appreciate the "slow living" movement.
Slow living is about doing activities like gardening and reading to improve mental health and avoid stress.
Henwick limits her social media use to reduce stress and focus more on a balanced life.
"How to Make a Killing" is popular with audiences, while "Vladimir" is a hit with critics.
Henwick continues her acting career while adopting habits that promote a healthy work-life balance.
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People often panic over small issues but stay calm during real emergencies due to how the brain processes threats. Anxiety makes people overthink hypothetical problems, which ramps up panic. In actual crises, they use their problem-solving skills effectively.
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People commonly panic over small things like unread messages or delayed trains.
In real emergencies, people often stay calm and decisive.
Anxiety involves worrying about hypothetical "what-ifs."
Nearly one in five adults report anxiety symptoms, according to the CDC.
Anxiety stems from doubt and trying to solve non-existent problems.
Problem-solving skills can help manage real emergencies effectively.
Uncertainty activates the brain's fight-or-flight response.
Techniques like breathwork can help stop anxiety from escalating.
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India's Supreme Court has ruled that life support can be removed for a man in a vegetative state for over a decade. This is India's first court-approved instance of passive euthanasia, which is legal since 2018. The decision followed an evaluation by medical boards confirming the man's lack of chance for recovery.
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The case involves Harish Rana, who has been in a coma since 2013 after a fall.
India's Supreme Court approved the removal of his life support.
This is the first instance of court-approved passive euthanasia in India.
Passive euthanasia, withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, was legalized in India in 2018.
Harish Rana did not have a living will, which outlines one's medical care wishes.
Two medical boards concluded that Rana had negligible chances of recovery.
Rana's parents petitioned for years to have his life support removed due to financial and ethical reasons.
Active euthanasia, which involves helping someone end their life, remains illegal in India.
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Tornadoes struck parts of Illinois and northwest Indiana, destroying homes and damaging power lines. In Kankakee County, Illinois, a tornado moved northeast, while another touched down in Lake Village, Indiana, causing injuries.
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Tornadoes hit Illinois and northwest Indiana on Tuesday.
Homes were destroyed, and power lines were damaged.
The tornado in Illinois started in Kankakee County, about 48 miles from Chicago.
A tornado was seen moving near the Kankakee River, accompanied by hail.
In Lake Village, Indiana, homes were damaged, and there were injuries.
Illinois State Police and Indiana State Police provided information about the incidents.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russia has begun supplying drones to Iran. He also mentioned that Russia might help Iran with missiles and air defense systems. This situation raises concerns about further military support involving troops.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that Russia is giving drones to Iran.
Zelensky mentioned that Russia might send missiles to Iran in the future.
He stated Russia is also assisting Iran with air defense systems.
Concerns were raised about the possibility of troops being sent to support Iran.
Zelensky drew parallels with North Korea sending soldiers to Russia.
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