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A dog survives several days with its head stuck in a bucket

Gracie, a dog from the Stockton area of California, was near a dog shelter when she got her head stuck in a treat bucket for two weeks.

Tara Morrison, who is in charge of the shelter, spotted the bucket on Gracie’s head around the sixth day, but was unable to lure the dog to her in order to extract the admittedly uncomfortable hat.

To successfully capture Gracie, CarolEisenbrandt of Wilton Animal Rescue monitored the dog’s trajectory, and set up two traps along the way. One of the cages contained chicken, which attracted the beast, enabling the rescue to capture it.

The team managed to extort the pot, and following this, the dehydrated and starving dog underwent a few tests to ensure his health. Veterinarian Jeremy Chandler was in charge of giving him a thorough medical examination:

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Carol Eisenbrandt was able to track down Gracie’s owner, a woman of no fixed abode, which explains the female’s vagrancy. Gracie’s owner agreed to allow theWilton Animal Rescue team to find a home to provide for the pet.

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It happened on a… March 6

Health & Medicine When: 06 Feb 2003

2018

World’s oldest message in a bottle found in Western Australia, thrown from German ship Paula 132 years ago (12 June 1886).

1992

The last episode of “The Cosby Show” aired. The show had been on since September of 1984.

1985

Future undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson KOs Hector Mercedes at 1:47 in round 1 of 4 in Albany, NY in his first professional fight.

1978

Hustler publisher Larry Flynt and his lawyer shot by a militant white supremacist sniper in Georgia, leaving Flynt crippled and wheelchair bound.

1964

Boxing legend Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam and changes his name to “Muhammad Ali”, calling his former title a “slave name”.

1960

The United States announced that it would send 3,500 troops to Vietnam.

1902

Real Madrid C.F. was foundered.

1899

Aspirin was patented by German researchers Felix Hoffman and Hermann Dreser.

1853

Giuseppe Verdi’s Opera “La Traviata” premieres in Venice.

1617

Louis Hébert signs agreement to become the first colonist of New France; he is a farmer and apothecary, and will provide herbal medicines to the inhabitants.

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Yes, Facebook and Instagram are down (worldwide!)

Unexpected outages at Facebook and Instagram have caused frustration and panic among users!

Initial reports already revealed an exceptional number of outages, preventing access to accounts.

These technical problems affected not only the Facebook application, but all Meta services, including WhatsApp Messenger, Threads, Meta Quest headsets and Instagram.

The hashtag #FacebookDown was causing a buzz on alternative social networks, allowing users to express their displeasure… or joy at Meta’s setback.

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Meta had not yet given a full explanation at the time of publishing.

No assurances on account security have been given, generating speculation among users.

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Taylor Swift’s film-concert soon available on Disney+.

Following its huge popularity on the big screen, Taylor Swift ‘s concert film The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) will soon be available on the Disney+ streaming platform!

And it wasn’t just the Eras Tour that went viral, but also this film-concert, which became the most lucrative theatrical project of all time, grossing over $260 million at the worldwide box office.

Now’s your chance to watch the concert from the comfort of your own home…

…on Disney + from March 15!

The film will include new performances (Cardigan, in particular) and four additional acoustic songs.

Wow!

Can’t wait to hear it?

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It happened on a… March 5

Samuel Colt 1814-1862, American inventor and industrialist, shown here with the Colt revolver, the weapon which, after the Mexican war of 1846-8, was adopted by the US army From ´The Illustrated London News´, 22 November 1856 Wood engraving When: 24 May 2007

2019

Bugatti announces the most expensive new car ever made – the La Voiture Noire costing $19 million, only one will be made

2015

Harrison Ford crash-lands his 1942 Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR aeroplane in California

2002

American reality TV program The Osbournes” featuring family of Ozzy Osbourne premieres on MTV.

1993

Sprinter Ben Johnson was banned from racing for life by the Amateur Athletic Association after testing positive for banned performance-enhancing substances for a second time.

1985

Mike Bossy (New York Islanders) became the first National Hockey League player to score 50 goals in eight consecutive seasons.

1960

Cuban photographer Alberto Korda takes his iconic photograph of Marxist revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara.

1918

The Soviets moved the capital of Russia from Petrograd to Moscow.

1868

Stapler patented in England by C H Gould.

1853

Piano company Steinway & Sons founded by Heinrich Steinweg (later Henry Steinway) in New York City

1836

Samuel Colt patents the first production-model revolver, the .34-caliber.

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Denis Villeneuve wins his bet, Dune 2 dominates the box office

Dune: Part Two was the biggest opening weekend of 2024, grossing $81.5 million (US) in North America and $178.5 million worldwide!

Denis Villeneuve wins his bet in style!

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According to critics everywhere, Villeneuve has now established himself as one of the world’s elite directors – something we already knew, let’s face it.

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Dune: Part Two should take advantage of spring breaks around north america to extend its cinematic reign!

This financial success will also give a boost to the 2024 box office, which got off to a slow start, with receipts 13.5% lower than last year, despite a greater number of releases.

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Have you seen or will you be seeing Dune 2 in cinemas?

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A crucial Supreme Court victory for Donald Trump

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed a significant victory to former President Donald Trump by reinstating his presidential candidacy. This crucial decision nullifies efforts by some states, such as Colorado, Illinois and Maine, to exclude Donald Trump’s name from the ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol Hill riots perpetrated by his supporters.

At the heart of this legal dispute lies the interpretation of the insurrectionary clause of the 14th Amendment, this constitutional change, adopted following the Civil War, outlaws the eligibility of individuals involved in rebellion. The Colorado Court previously ruled that Trump had encouraged his supporters to attack the Capitol, thus applying the 14th Amendment to prevent a presidential candidate from appearing on the ballot for the first time in history.

The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision emphasized that states cannot use the Insurrection Clause against presidential candidates without direct Congressional approval.

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This means that the decision will have implications for similar cases in the future.

The Court was divided on the scope of the decision. A majority of five out of nine justices held that the rule applies across the board, asserting that no state can exclude a candidate for federal office from the ballot. However, four justices felt that the scope of the decision should be limited to the specific case addressed by the Court, rather than applying broadly to all similar cases.

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The Supreme Court’s decision comes at a defining moment in the contest for the nomination in several states, where Donald Trump is widely regarded as the leading favorite.

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Fans of The Crow not pleased with the Bill Skarsgård version

Bill Skarsgård dons iconic leathers and make-up in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of The Crow. The first images of Skarsgård, famous for his portrayal of Pennywise in It, do not inspire unanimous enthusiasm among fans of The Crow.

The roles of Eric Draven, played by Skarsgard, and Shelly, played by FKA Twigs, tell of a tragic love story that was originally brought to the screen in 1994 with actor Brandon Lee. Sadly, Lee tragically lost his life in a filming accident, bringing an aura of mystery to this new production and perhaps explaining fans’ protective preoccupation with Skarsgard’s interpretation.

The imminent arrival of the first trailer for this reboot will undoubtedly reveal more, arousing both excitement and apprehension among fans of The Crow.

The Crow is scheduled for release on June 7.

So, Bill Skarsgård in The Crow, make or break?

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Red Bull shaken by Christian Horner scandal

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner is facing widespread criticism following allegations of misconduct. A total of 79 emails, including screenshots of alleged WhatsApp conversations between Horner, Liberty Media and an unknown party, have been leaked.

The group includes F1 team officials and media.

The documents reportedly contain explicit material, such as nude photos of an unidentified man, suggestive texts and photos of Horner wearing various outfits. Some of the messages refer to a person called Geri, allegedly an allusion to Horner’s wife Geri Halliwell, who was a member of the Spice Girls.

Horner continues to maintain his innocence, however. He said through a spokeswoman that he respected the integrity and conclusions of an independent investigation, which dismissed all accusations.

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Jos Verstappen, Max’s father, publicly called on Horner to resign, saying the controversy could destabilize Red Bull’s environment and its championship wins. The Daily Mail’s publication of his disapproval adds a new layer to the internal dynamics within the organization, as tensions appear to be spreading.

The announcement comes after an internal Red Bull statement exonerating Horner of any misconduct following allegations of inappropriate behavior by an employee. Red Bull Racing has stated publicly that it is confident of the impartiality, fairness and thoroughness of the investigation.

The insistence of Toto Wolff, head of rival team Mercedes F1, which has seen its dominance of the sport diminish due to Red Bull’s recent successes, is another element stirring the pot.

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According to rumors, Wolff is even taking advantage of the situation to try and lure Max Verstappen to Mercedes, having lost Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari for next year.

The good news so far is that Geri Horner has publicly declared her support for her husband, and Red Bull’s majority shareholder has also reiterated his allegiance.

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Elon Musk sues OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman

Elon Musk, in a move that highlights the tensions between big tech and AI ethics, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, its CEO, over the ChatGPT platform.

In this complaint, OpenAI is accused of having strayed from its initial ideals and of having favored profits over its primary mission: to create artificial intelligence for humanity.

Its argument rests on the idea that OpenAI, at the outset, was a non-profit entity which, according to the complaint, had promised to make open source contributions to AI.

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In the lawsuit, Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman are accused of breaching their founding agreement after OpenAI began moving toward a more profit-oriented structure.

In particular, the lawsuit highlights Microsoft’s significant financial ties. Musk believes that Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI and its new “capped-profit” business model, adopted to attract funding, was the catalyst for this change.

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The move also revives an old debate about the ethics of AI and the responsibility of technology companies to ensure ethical conduct in AI development. Mr. Musk has expressed his concerns about AI, which he sees as a “double-edged sword”.

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This could be a turning point in the evolution and alignment of AI companies with broader societal goals.