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Lost at sea and saved by a ketchup bottle

A 47-year-old man, Elvis Francois, was adrift on the Caribbean Sea for 24 days, and for food/survival, he relied on a bottle of ketchup.

François was found 120 nautical miles northwest of Puerto Bolívar, on the Colombian side, thanks to the word “help” that he had engraved on the hull of his sailboat. It was an airplane pilot who saw the word “help”, and it was from this that he was rescued.

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“I had no food. There was only a bottle of ketchup that was on the boat, garlic powder and Maggi (bouillon cubes), so I mixed it with water!” said Elvis Francois.

The reason he got out at sea was because he was doing repairs on the boat when it was suddenly washed away by bad weather. Lacking navigational skills, he was unable to return to shore.

“Twenty-four days – no land, no one to talk to. You don’t know what to do, you don’t know where you are. It was tough. At some point, I lose hope. I think about my family,” added Elvis François.

Francois received the necessary medical care in the port city of Cartagena, and then was handed over to the immigration authorities to return home.

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Novak Djokovic demands that a drunk fan be expelled

Novak Djokovic took exception to a drunken spectator dressed as “Where’s Wally” at the Australian Open and demanded that he be removed.

The Serbian was completely unsettled by the commotion, although the fan was certainly not there to watch the tennis match.

According to the “Djoker”, this fan was completely drunk and provoked him, and ultimately ”got in his head”.

Following Djokovic’s complaint, security was spotted talking at the fan in question in the Rod Laver Arena crowd, who came to watch tennis.

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Entertainment Gossip

Jeremy Renner’s horrific 911 call revealed!

New details about actor Jeremy Renner’s horrific accident have emerged as audio clips of the 911 call were obtained by TMZ.

According to TMZ, a neighbor spent over 15 minutes with the 911 dispatcher, while Renner can be heard moaning in pain in the background.

In a two-minute audio clip, the actor’s neighbor attempts to explain the urgency of the situation.

The situation seems to deteriorate quickly and panic sets in the neighbor’s voice. He then requests an ETA (estimated time of arrival) from the paramedics, but he can’t get it due to the huge amount of snow left by the storm.

The neighbor again explains Renner’s situation, who has “shallow breathing with a lot of pain.”

The audio clip ends with the neighbor saying the actor is “falling asleep” and as he talks to the actor asking him to “stay awake,” which is very emotional.

After spending several weeks in intensive care, Jeremy Renner is now back home for a long recovery.

And with these new details, we can say once again that he really did narrowly escape death.

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It happened on a… January 21

The Canadian Encyclopedia

2002

The Canadian Dollar sets all-time low against the US Dollar (US$0.6179).

1981

Production of the iconic DeLorean DMC-12 sports car begins in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland.

1978

The Bee Gees’ album “Saturday Night Fever” goes #1 for 24 weeks.

1976

The French Concorde SST aircraft began regular commercial service for Air France and British Airways.

1970

The Boeing 747 made its first commercial flight from New York to London for Pan American.

1948

The Flag of Quebec is adopted and flown for the first time over the National Assembly of Quebec.

1921

British crime writer Agatha Christie publishes her first novel “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” introducing the character Hercule Poirot.

1793

During the French Revolution, King Louis XVI was executed on the guillotine. He had been condemned for treason.

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It happened on a… January 20

United States President-elect George H.W. Bush announces he has named retired Admiral James D. Watkins as Secretary of Energy and former Secretary of Education William J. Bennett to the newly created position of "Drug Czar" to coordinate the Federal Government's war on drugs, in Washington, D.C. on January 12, 1989. Credit: Arnie Sachs / CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE - Photo: Arnie Sachs/Consolidated/dpa Where: Washington, District of Columbia, United States When: 12 Jan 1989 Credit: Arnie Sachs/picture-alliance/Cover Images

2021

Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris as the 49th Vice President, the first female, black or south Asian Vice President.

2017

Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America and Mike Pence as the 48th Vice President.

2009

Barack Obama, inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States of America, becomes the United States’ first African-American president.

2008

“Breaking Bad”, created by Vince Gilligan and starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul premieres on AMC.

1998

“Dawson’s Creek” created by Kevin Williamson, starring James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson premieres on WB in the US.

1993

Bill Clinton (D) inaugurated as 42nd US President.

1989

George H. W. Bush inaugurated as 41st US President,

1982

Heavy metal musician Ozzy Osbourne bites the head off a bat on stage in Des Moines, Iowa.

1981

Iran released 52 Americans that had been held hostage for 444 days. The hostages were flown to Algeria and then to a U.S. base in Wiesbaden, West Germany. The release occurred minutes after the U.S. presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan.

1980

President Jimmy Carter announces US boycott of Olympics in Moscow.

1971

Single “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye about police brutality is released.

1969

Richard M Nixon inaugurated as US president.

1964

“Meet The Beatles” album released in US.

1936

Edward VIII succeeds British King George V as King of the United Kingdom.

1929

The movie “In Old Arizona” was released. The film was the first full-length talking film to be filmed outdoors.

1892

The first official basketball game was played by students at the Springfield, MA, YMCA Training School.

1885

The roller coaster was patented by L.A. Thompson.

1841

The island of Hong Kong was ceded to Great Britain. It returned to Chinese control in July 1997.

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Sports (en)

Flyers player refused to wear a jersey in support of the LGBTQ community

The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov decided not to participate in the warm-up period of his team on Tuesday night because of wearing the Pride jersey. To justify this controversial decision, he invoked his religion (Russian Orthodox)…

Let’s recall that during the warm-up before facing the Anaheim Ducks, the Flyers wore Pride-themed jerseys, in addition to a rainbow ribbon(tape) on their pads.

Obviously, this moment is meant to be an important annual moment set aside as a sign of support for the LGBTQ community, which has earned them a ton of criticism across America.

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Provorov, who spent all of 23 minutes on the ice surface, wanted to “respect” himself by refusing to put on the jersey.

So he declined to take further questions on the subject. Moreover, his coach, John Tortorella, supported him, indicating that he respected Provorov since he was always faithful to himself.

It is important to note that following this session as a sign of support, the jerseys and sticks will be auctioned off, with the proceeds going to “the team’s charity and its efforts to develop field hockey in various communities”.

The NHL also supports the You Can Play which aims to ensure equality, respect and safety for all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation.

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Greta Thunberg arrested in Germany after violent confrontation!

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by the police while participating in a demonstration a few days ago in the village of Lützerath, Germany.

It was the expansion of a coal mine that would force the complete eviction of the residents of Lützerath that drew the attention of pro-climate protesters, who were reportedly joined by Thunberg earlier this week.

The clashes between protesters and police have been going on for several weeks, according to CNN, and began when several hundred police officers showed up at the doors of residents to force them out of their homes.

According to CNN, the goal is to completely seal off the village over a radius of 1.5 kilometers, and then demolish everything!

According to The Guardian, violent altercations between the police and the protesters began when the police tried to evict the protesters who had barricaded themselves in the village. The German government justifies the expansion of this mine, in particular to reduce their energy dependence on Russia.

Now in her 230th week of climate strike, Greta Thunberg still seems determined in her climate fight!

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Entertainment

Lisa Marie Presley’s grave is in preparation

Next weekend, the daughter of the King, Lisa Marie Presley, will be buried near her father. At the moment, the preparations are underway in Memphis, around the fountain of the family garden.

Note that the son of Lisa, Benjamin Keough, who committed suicide in 2020, is also at this mythical place.

TMZ received photos and videos of the excavation scene, where Lisa’s grave will be found from next Sunday, right next to that of her son.

There are things in the works, but nothing has been released yet. We don’t know who will be on hand to address the crowd.

According to TMZ, a famous name could be there to pay tribute to the 54-year-old lady who was very appreciated in the showbiz.

As for the entrance to the mansion, it has been decorated with flowers put in place by fans since the early death of Lisa.

Lisa Marie Presley died suddenly following a cardiac arrest, but the exact cause is not yet known.

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Sports (en)

Buffalo now has a 17-foot painting of Damar Hamlin!

The city of Buffalo has offered a dose of inspiration to its residents with a new work of art named Damar Hamlin, which was painted on a wall by local artist Adam Zyglis.

Zyglis, the project’s mastermind, collaborated with Rory Allen to find the perfect location for Hamlin’s painting, which suffered a cardiac arrest in the field a few weeks ago. The mural is in Larkin Square, a little outside of downtown, about 15 minutes from the Bills’ Highmark Stadium.

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Adam Zyglis is an editorial cartoonist at the Buffalo News, and the idea for the mural came to him when Hamlin was released from the hospital, foiling the odds.

The painting stands 17 feet tall, and Damar is seen in his Bills uniform, making a heart shape with his hands.

It took the artist four to five hours to complete.

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Remember that Hamlin can not play yet, but he supported his teammates in the win against the Miami Dolphins in the wild card round.

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It happened on a… January 19

[Collection Jules Beau. Photographie sportive] : T. 22. Année 1903 / Jules Beau : F. 18v. Tour de France, 1er - 19 juillet 1903;

2017

Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is extradited to the United States to face trial for his leadership of the Sinaloa drug cartel

2013

Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all seven of his Tour de France victories

The 2012-2013 NHL season begins after a 119-day lockout

2001

Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán escapes from Puente Grande maximum-security prison near Guadalajara by bribing prison guards and hiding in a laundry cart.

1996

NHL approves move of Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix.

1978

The last Volkswagen Beetle made in Germany leaves VW’s plant in Emden. Beetle production in Latin America would continue until 2003..

1977

Snow falls in Miami, Florida. This is the only time in the history of the city that snow has fallen. It also fell in the Bahamas.

1966

Indira Gandhi elected India’s 4th Prime Minister.

1955

“Scrabble” debuts on board game market

1952

PGA approves allowing black participants.

1915

George Claude, of Paris, France, patented the neon discharge tube for use in advertising signs.

1903

New bicycle race “Tour de France” announced.

1649

The first executioner in Canada, a pardoned criminal, performs his first assignment at Quebec on a 16 year old girl found guilty of theft.