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Halloween: A Festival of Ancient Spirits and Modern Thrills

19Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Global

Halloween: A Festival of Ancient Spirits and Modern Thrills

Halloween, a night of ghosts, goblins, and candy, has its roots in ancient Celtic traditions. Originating as the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The tradition of trick-or-treating evolved from the practice of offering food or money to wandering spirits to ward off evil. Halloween 2024 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31, marking another year of spooky festivities rooted in ancient history. This beloved holiday is famous for its costumes, candy, and chilling decorations, but its origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). Over 2,000 years ago, the Celts, living in what is now Ireland, the UK, and northern France, celebrated Samhain to mark the end of the harvest and the be...

Instagram Introduces Safety Features to Tackle Sextortion Scams

19Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Sci-Tech

Instagram Introduces Safety Features to Tackle Sextortion Scams

Instagram has introduced a new safety feature to protect users, particularly teenagers, from the growing threat of sextortion scams. When a user attempts to take a screenshot or screen recording of a disappearing message, they will see a black screen instead. Instagram has launched new safety features to protect teenagers from sextortion scams, a growing concern on social media. These updates come as part of a broader effort by Meta, Instagram’s parent company, to enhance the safety of young users online. One of the key changes is the prevention of screenshots and screen recordings of disappearing messages in direct messages. If someone tries to capture an image meant for a single viewing, the screen will turn black, blocking unauthorized screenshots. This feature is especially aime...

Selfies Banned Outside Salman Khan’s Residence After Baba Siddique’s Murder

16Oct

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Selfies Banned Outside Salman Khan’s Residence After Baba Siddique’s Murder

After the tragic murder of politician Baba Siddique, authorities have tightened security outside actor Salman Khan’s residence, barring fans from taking selfies or recording videos. The police implemented these measures to ensure control and safety following the shocking incident. Mumbai police have stationed constables around Khan’s Bandra home. They have also installed a CCTV camera to monitor the area and assigned an escort vehicle to accompany Khan whenever he leaves his residence. To further protect the actor, the Special Reserve Police Force is now providing him with Y-plus security. In addition to these steps, police have restricted media personnel from filming outside Khan’s residence. The ban on fan activities, such as selfies and videos, shows the seriousness of the situat...

British Content Creator Dies in Tragic Bridge Climb Attempt

15Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

British Content Creator Dies in Tragic Bridge Climb Attempt

A British content creator has tragically lost their life while attempting to climb Spain's highest bridge. The incident has sent shockwaves through the online community. The incident also raised serious questions about the risks associated with extreme stunts for social media content. A tragic accident occurred in Spain as a 26-year-old British content creator lost his life. The young man fell from the country’s tallest bridge while attempting to create content for social media. The authorities have not released the name of the man, who was with another British man, aged 24. They decided to climb the Castilla-La Mancha bridge, located in Talavera de la Reina, a town about 70 miles from Madrid. The Castilla-La Mancha bridge, standing 630 feet tall, is a well-known landmark in Spain,...

North Korea Destroys Inter-Korean Roads and Railways

15Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

North Korea Destroys Inter-Korean Roads and Railways

North Korea has indeed detonated sections of Inter-Korean Roads that once connected to South Korea. The destroyed roads were part of the Gyeongui and Donghae routes, which had been previously shuttered but still symbolized potential avenues for reunification. North Korea blew up sections of Inter-Korean Roads and railways that once connected it with South Korea, escalating tensions between the two nations. This dramatic move follows North Korea’s recent declaration to permanently close its southern border and fortify the area with landmines and barriers. South Korea's military fired warning shots in response, though their side reported no damage. South Korea condemned the road destruction, calling it a violation of past agreements between the two Koreas. The Ministry of Unification,...