Rumford, Maine, residents encountered brown snow last Tuesday due to a paper mill mishap. Spent black liquor, a paper production byproduct, was released, altering the snow's color and raising health concerns. Although non-poisonous, the snow's high pH prompted warnings against contact. The mill funded further tests, and officials reassured the public about minimal risks.
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The Congress party is escalating its opposition to the government in the National Herald case. Top leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, are denouncing the ED's chargesheet as a politically motivated "lie-sheet" targeting Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. The party plans nationwide press conferences starting Monday to protest the alleged vendetta.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts cold wave conditions across North India, with significant temperature drops and severe cold day conditions affecting multiple regions until early January. Delhi records its wettest December in over a century, marking a significant improvement in air quality due to the heavy rainfall.
Israel launched approximately 480 airstrikes in Syria over two days, targeting military installations after the removal of President Assad. The IDF aimed to prevent strategic weapons from reaching terrorist groups, striking airfields, naval vessels, and weapons production sites. Israeli leaders view Assad's ouster as a regional turning point but express concern about potential extremist threats.
Filmmaker Atlee faced a racist joke from comedian Kapil Sharma on "The Great Indian Kapil Show." Sharma's comment about Atlee's appearance drew criticism, including from singer Chinmayi Sripaada. Atlee responded by emphasizing judging people by their hearts, not their looks.
The ethnic conflict in Manipur has displaced thousands and disrupted children's education. Relief camps are overflowing with young minds whose dreams have been interrupted. As families struggle for survival, the future of an entire generation hangs in the balance, with urgent government intervention needed.
Dinesh Nandwana, the 62-year-old chairman emeritus of Vakrangee, passed away during an Enforcement Directorate search at his Mumbai premises. The cause of death will be determined after the postmortem. The ED was conducting raids when he developed health complications. The police have registered an accidental death report, and Nandwana's family has not complained of ill treatment.
India ranked as the fifth most polluted country worldwide in 2024, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya being the most polluted metropolitan area globally. High pollution levels are linked to rapid industrialisation and unregulated emissions. Despite some improvement, Delhi remains the most polluted capital, and India's cities continue to exceed WHO PM2.5 guidelines.
Alphabet is negotiating to acquire Wiz for $30 billion. This acquisition could strengthen Google Cloud's cybersecurity. If completed, it would be one of the largest deals of 2025. Wiz, founded in 2020, offers AI-powered cloud security and has grown rapidly. This marks Alphabet's second attempt after Wiz previously pursued an IPO.