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School teacher sacked over old topless selfie in New York
A 25-year-old school teacher in New York has been sacked for an old topless selfie that she had sent to her ex-boyfriend but went viral after a student obtained the photo, according to a media report. Lauren Miranda, a former math teacher at Bellport Middle School here, took the topless selfie in 2016 and sent it to her then-boyfriend, who also works at the school, the Fox News reported. "In January, a student somehow obtained the selfie and the image circulated through the school, the paper quoted Miranda's attorney, John Ray, as saying during a news conference on Monday. Miranda said she had no idea how the student obtained the photo. She was subsequently placed on paid administrative leave and then fired, the report said. Miranda said she plans to file a USD 3 million federal lawsuit alleging gender discrimination unless she is reinstated, the report said. "I loved my job, I never woke up in the morning and didn't want to go. I loved my students, my faculty. I really thought this ..
Pets help boost health of older people: Study
Having a pet can help older people cope with mental and physical health issues. According to a study, more than three-quarters of pet owners said their animals helped in reducing stress.
New Zealand PM pays grocery bill of woman
New Zealands Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern paid for a mother-of-twos grocery bill at a supermarket after the woman forgot her purse at home.
14-year-old says he is Illinois boy who went missing in 2011
In 2011, 6-year-old Timmothy Pitzen's mother picked him up at school in Illinois, took him to the zoo and a water park, and then killed herself at a hotel, leaving a note in which she said her son was fine but that no one would ever find him. On Wednesday, a 14-year-old boy came forward to tell authorities he is Timmothy. The boy claimed he escaped from two kidnappers in the Cincinnati area and then fled across a bridge into Kentucky. Authorities from Timmothy's hometown of Aurora, Illinois, are now checking out the teenager's story. "We've probably had thousands of tips of him popping up in different areas," Aurora police Sgt. Bill Rowley said. "We have no idea what we're driving down there for. It could be Pitzen. It could be a hoax." Timmothy Pitzen's grandmother, Alana Anderson, told WISN-TV Wednesday that authorities have told the family "very little." "We just know a 14-year-old boy was found and went to the police," Anderson said. "We don't want to get our hopes up and our ...
Britney Spears checks into mental health facility
Singer Britney Spears boyfriend Sam Asghari praised her "strength" after she checked into a mental health facility.
Man who made Turbans for PM Modi, Yogi urges them to save his ailing wife
Ram Prakash, an artisan who made traditional turbans for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow last year, has requested the leaders to assist him financially to save the life of his ailing wife.Ram Prakash took to micro-blogging site Twitter and said that his wife is battling with blood cancer which is why he needs some financial help for the treatment.Speaking to ANI, Prakash said, "At the initial stage of the treatment I have spent as much as Rs 1 lakh. All my savings have been wiped out. I have urged the Prime Minister and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to provide me financial help.""Despite having several cards no official in the town came forward to help me. I am sure that the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister will look into the matter and will surely take action on the same," he added.Meanwhile, Dr Sushir Singh, Director, King George's Medical hospital said that Ram Prakash does not have income certificate which is why he is ..
Britney Spears checks into psychiatric facility
American singer Britney Spears recently checked into a mental health facility after suffering from emotional distress.The 37-year old singer, known for smashing hits including 'Toxic', 'Oops...I Did It Again' and 'pretty girls', was admitted about a week ago and is expected to stay there for a month.According to Variety, the singer has been going through a tough time over the past year because of her father's health crisis, who recently underwent a second surgery to fix a broken colon.Last year in November, the 'make me...' singer had to put her Las Vegas residency on hold to look after her ailing father. She even opened up about the situation in one of her Instagram posts."A couple of months ago, my father was hospitalized and almost died. We're all so grateful that he came out of it alive, but he still has a long road ahead of him. I had to make the difficult decision to put my full focus and energy on my family at this time," she wrote.This is not the first time that the pop star's
New Zealand PM helps out a fellow mum
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed Thursday she paid for a harried mother's groceries in a gesture sure to enhance a reputation already soaring because of her response to the Christchurch mosque attacks. Ardern was reluctant to discuss the incident, revealed on social media, involving a mother-of-two who was ahead of the prime minister at a supermarket checkout when she realised she did not have her purse. "(Ardern) paid for my friends' shopping in the supermarket the other day when she had forgotten her purse and had two screaming kids in tow," Twitter user Helen Burness posted, adding: "like we didn't love her enough". Ardern swiftly wrapped up a media appearance Thursday when asked why she had helped the woman, replying only, "because she was a mum". The 38-year-old had her own daughter Neve last June, becoming only the second prime minister in the world to give birth while in office, and later taking the infant onto the floor of the UN Assembly in New York. She ...
Instagram stars: Harry, Meghan fastest to hit 1 million fans
Pay no attention to Hollywood stars or pop idols. When it comes to Instagram, it seems no one can match the allure of a youthful royal couple expecting their first child. Guinness World Records said Wednesday that a new Instagram account opened by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan is the fastest-ever to gain 1 million followers. The account, which was opened Tuesday, reached the 1 million mark in under six hours, easily beating a record held by Korean pop sensation Kang Daniel. It has since grown to 2.6 million. Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, call their new account "sussexroyal." They say it'll be used for important announcements. Interest in the account has likely been spurred by the fact that Meghan is expected to give birth in late April or early May.
45-year-proclaimed offender arrested
A proclaimed offender ran out of luck on April Fool's Day when he unknowingly disclosed his identity to police in plain clothes when on a recce to loot an ATM in Uttam Nagar area here, officials said Wednesday. Aslam, who hails from Karanda in Mewat and was presently residing in Loni in Ghaziabad, was arrested, police said. He was charged with dismounting ATMs and stealing money from them using gas cutters along with other associates, they added. "Aslam was arrested on April 1 from Uttam Nagar area where he had gone at about 9.00 pm to recce an ATM. He mistook police officials, dressed in lungi-kurta (Mewati attire), as members of a new gang and spoke to them, disclosing his name and address," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Anto Alphonse. After cross-checking Aslam's identity, the policemen handcuffed him, saying "April Fool Banaya" (made you an April Fool), he said. In 2012, Aslam along with associates tried to loot an ATM in Mourya Enclave in Delhi, but the guard fired .
Justin Bieber apologises for fake pregnancy prank
Singer Justin Bieber has apologised to his fans for sharing a fake pregnancy post on April Fools Day.
Sreesanth offered 'Nach Baliye', awaits BCCI order
Cricketer S. Sreesanth, who has had a tryst with showbiz too, says he has been approached to participate in dance reality TV show "Nach Baliye" with his wife, but he is yet to give a nod as he is awaiting the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision on his punishment.
Justin Bieber apologises to fans for announcing fake pregnancy
Soon after the rumours about fake pregnancy of Justin Bieber's wife Hailey Rhode Bieber flooded various social media platforms, the news seemed not to have been very well taken by his fans.Following the anger and disinterest shown by the fans, the 'Baby' singer releases his apology for his April Fool Day's prank.The singer took to his Instagram handle to express apology to his fans who were offended by his prank: "There's always gonna be people offended, there's also people who don't take jokes very well, I am a prankster and it was APRIL FOOLS.""I didn't at all mean to be insensitive to people who can't have children. A lot of people I know, their first go to prank on April fools is telling their parents they are pregnant to get a big reaction. But I will apologize anyway and take responsibility and say sorry to people who were offended," he wrote.Adding further, he wrote, "I truly don't want anyone to be hurt by a prank.. it's like when I shoved cake in my little sister's face for ..
I've lost my protector, my soul: Lauren London grieves Nipsey Hussle's death
"We are lost without you babe -- I have no words," Lauren London is grieving the death of her love Nipsey Hussle.Hussle was shot dead outside his store in Los Angeles.The actress shared on her Instagram, "I am completely lost, I've lost my best friend, My sanctuary, My protector, My soul....I'm lost without you, We are lost without you babe, I have no words."London incorporated an image of her with her boyfriend for 5 years. Other images show Hussle with their 2-year old son in the post.Her tributes came hours after Hussle's murder suspect was arrested in Bellflower, Los Angeles.The American Rapper Ermias Davidson Ashedom, known by his stage name 'Nipsey Hussle', was shot dead on Monday outside his store, Marathon Clothing Company in Los Angeles.
Trump falsely claims his father was born in Germany for 3rd time
President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) incorrectly said his father was born in Germany while criticising the European country's contribution to NATO.Trump made this comment at the Oval Office after declaring his "great respect" for Germany and for for German Chancellor Angela Merkel- despite his disappointment that she was not paying over more money to the military alliance.The Washington Post reported that this is at least the third time when the United States President claimed that his father was born in Germany, even though he was not."My father is German -- was German," Trump said."Born in a very wonderful place in Germany, so I have a great feeling for Germany," the President added.The incorrect remarks by the President came while he was hosting NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House on Tuesday."Today, it was my great honour to welcome @NATO Secretary General @JensStoltenberg to the @WhiteHouse!" Trump tweeted.Reports say that Trump might have used ...
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are now on Instagram!
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are the latest to be bitten by the social media bug, as the duo is now on Instagram.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared their very first post on the photo-sharing application."Welcome to our official Instagram; we look forward to sharing the work that drives us, the causes we support, important announcements, and the opportunity to shine a light on key issues. We thank you for your support, and welcome you to @sussexroyal."- Harry & Meghan," they wrote alongside the picture.In the very first post shared by the dynamic duo, the future parents posted pictures from their travels, including their recent royal tour, as well as a few shots of them supporting a range of causes.Take a look at some of their pictures from their first post:The account will serve as a place where the royal couple can update their followers on major news and promote causes close to their hearts.The Duke and Duchess used to update their fans on their initiatives via the ...
Kashmiri Gate Police Station is the best in Delhi
The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared Kashmiri Gate Police Station of North Delhi District as the best police station of Delhi in the annual ranking of police stations for 2018.The police station has been awarded the certificate of excellence which was presented to the police station SHO Devendra Kumar by the Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik.The parameters for awarding the certificate of excellence were maintenance, cleanliness, workout of heinous cases, data uploaded on CCTNS, quality, and disposal of inquiry report among other things.
I like Sunil Grover a lot: Kapil Sharma
Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma, who had a widely talked about public spat with his former colleague Sunil Grover, says he likes him a lot.
IPL 2019: Here's all the extra action
As IPL fever takes over the country, Indian fans remain glued to their television sets for the action both on and off the field.
Hazel undergoes nose surgery for breathing issue
Actress Hazel Keech underwent a surgery to fix her nose as she was struggling to breathe. She has thanked her mother-in-law for taking her to a hospital and getting a "new nose" to let her breathe "happily".