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Insects are everywhere. We encounter them every day. But how much do you know about insects? These 10 fascinating facts about insects may surprise you. 01 of 10 Insects May Be Small, but They Use It to Their Advantage Water strider on the surface of water Water striders use their small body mass and large surface area to their advantage on the water. Dirk Zabinsky/EyeEm/Getty Images While being a tiny bug in a big world is certainly a challenge, there are some useful advantages to being small. An insect doesn't have much body mass, but the surface area of its body is large in proportion to that mass. And that means physical forces don't affect insects the way they do larger animals. Because the ratio of their body mass to surface area is so large, they can accomplish physical feats impossible to humans, or even to small animals like birds or mice. An insect can withstand falls because its minimal weight means it lands with significantly less force. An insect's relatively large surface area creates a lot of drag as it moves through the air, so it slows down as it reaches the end of its travels. Insects like water striders can literally walk on water, by distributing their low body mass in a way that maximizes the water's surface tension. Flies can walk upside down on ceilings without falling, thanks to modified legs and light bodies. Continue Reading Below 02 of 10 They Outnumber All Other Terrestrial Animals Combined A variety of insects on wildflowers Insects outnumber all other terrestrial animals. Life On White/Getty Images As a group, insects dominate the planet. If we count every kind of land animal known thus far, from rodents to humans and everything in between, that total is still only about a third of the known insect species. We've only begun to identify and describe the insects on earth, and the list is already over one million species and climbing. Some scientists estimate the actual number of distinct insect species may be as high as 30 million. Unfortunately, a good number will likely be extinct before we even find them. While the greatest abundance and diversity of insects occur in the tropics, you can find a remarkable number of insect species in your own backyard. The authors of Borror and Delong's Introduction to the Study of Insects note that "more than a thousand kinds may occur in a fair-sized backyard, and their po[CENSORED]tions often number many millions per acre." Several insect enthusiasts have launched backyard bug surveys in recent years, and have documented hundreds, sometimes thousands, of unique species in their own yards. Continue Reading Below 03 of 10 Their Colors Serve a Purpose A colorful beetle on a leaf Corbis Documentary/Joo Lee/Getty Images Some insects are dull and drab, colored only in flat black or brown from antennae to the abdomen. Others are resplendent and sparkly, in patterns of fiery orange, royal blue, or emerald green. But whether an insect seems boring or brilliant, its colors and patterns fulfill an important function vital to that insect's survival. An insect's color can help it avoid enemies and find mates. Certain colors and patterns, called aposematic coloration, warn potential predators that they're about to make a bad choice if they try to eat the insect in question. Many insects use color to camouflage themselves, effectively allowing the insect to blend into its environment. Their colors can even help insects capture sunlight to help it stay warm, or reflect sunlight to keep it cool. 04 of 10 Some Insects Aren't Really Insects Springtails Springtails are no longer classified as insects. PhotoDisc/Oxford Scientific/Getty Images The classification of arthropods is fluid, as entomologists and taxonomists gather new information and reassess how organisms relate to each other. In recent years, scientists determined that some six-legged arthropods that were long considered insects really weren't insects at all. Three arthropod orders that were once neatly listed under the Class Insecta were cast aside. The three orders – Protura, Collembola, and Diplura – now stand separately as entognathous hexapods instead of insects. These arthropods do have six legs, but other morphological traits distinguish them from their insect cousins. The most important trait they share is mouthparts that are retracted and concealed within the head (which is what the term entognathous means). The Collembola, or springtails, are the most familiar of these three not-really-insects insect groups. Continue Reading Below 05 of 10 They First Appeared on Earth at Least 400 Million Years Ago Fossil insect trapped in amber The fossil record of insects dates back 400 million years. De Agostini /R. Valterza/Getty Images The fossil record of insects takes us back an astounding 400 million years. The Devonian period, though called the Age of Fishes, also saw the growth of terrestrial forests on dry land, and with these plants came insects. While fossil evidence of insects from before the Devonian period is unlikely to exist, we do have fossil plant evidence from that time. And some of those fossilized plants show evidence of being munched on by mites or insects of some kind. In the Carboniferous period, insects really took hold and started to diversify. Ancestors of modern day true bugs, cockroaches, dragonflies, and mayflies were among those crawling and flying among the ferns. And these insects weren't tiny, either. In fact, the largest known of these ancient insects, a dragonfly predecessor called a griffenfly, boasted a wingspan of 28 inches. 06 of 10 They All Have the Same Basic Mouthparts, but Use Them Differently Beetle mouthparts Insect mouthparts are modified to suit their diet. Lonely Planet/Alfredo Maiquez/Getty Images Insects from ants to zorapterans share the same basic structures to form their mouthparts. The labrum and labium essentially function as the upper and lower lips, respectively. The hypopharynx is a tongue-like structure that projects forward. The mandibles are the jaws. And finally, the maxillae may serve several functions, including tasting, chewing, and holding the food. How these structures are modified reveals a lot about how and what an insect eats. The type of mouthparts an insect has can help you identify its taxonomic order. True bugs, which include many sap-feeding insects, have mouthparts modified for piercing and sucking fluids. Insects that feed on blood, like mosquitoes, also have piercing, sucking mouthparts. Butterflies and moths drink fluids and have mouthparts formed into a proboscis or straw for doing so efficiently. Beetles have chewing mouthparts, as do grasshoppers, termites, and stick insects. Continue Reading Below 07 of 10 There Are Three Different Kinds of Insect "Eyes" Compound eyes of a fly Compound eyes are made up of dozens of lenses. SINCLAIR STAMMERS/Getty Images Many of the adult insects we observe have large eyes called compound eyes for detecting light and images. Some immature insects have compound eyes, too. Compound eyes are made up of individual light sensors known as ommatidia, lenses that work together to enable the insect to see what's around it. Some insects may have just a few ommatidia in each eye, while others have dozens. The dragonfly eye is perhaps the most sophisticated of all, with more than 10,000 ommatidia in each compound eye. Most insects have three simple light detection structures called ocelli on the top of their heads, in both the adult and immature stages of their lives. The ocelli don't provide the insect with sophisticated images of its environment, but simply help it detect changes in light. The third kind of eye is barely an eye at all. Some immature insects – caterpillars and beetle larvae, for example – have stemmata on the sides of their heads. The stemmata detect light on either side of the insect and probably help the immature insect navigate as it moves. 08 of 10 Some Insects Fill Specific Ecological Roles A gopher tortoise shell A moth caterpillar specializes in eating dead gopher tortoise shells. All Canada Photos/Jared Hobbs/Getty Images Over 400 million years of evolutionary time, some insects have evolved to perform remarkably specialized roles in their ecosystems. In some cases, the ecological service an insect provides is so specific the insect's extinction might unravel the balance of that ecosystem. Nearly all caterpillars are phytophagous, but one unusual moth caterpillar (Ceratophaga vicinella) scavenges on the tough keratin shells of dead gopher tortoises. There are numerous examples of flowering plants that require a specific insect pollinator to set seed. The red disa orchid, Disa uniflora, relies on a single species of butterfly (the mountain pride butterfly, Aeropetes tulbaghia) for its pollination. Continue Reading Below 09 of 10 Some Form Relationships, and Even Care for Their Young Giant water bug with eggs A male giant water bug cares for his eggs. Jaki Good Photography/Getty Images Insects may seem like simple beings, incapable of establishing bonds of any kind with other individuals. But in truth, there are numerous examples of insects that parent their young to some degree, and a few cases of insects that do so together in male-female couples. Who knew there are Mr. Moms among the arthropods? The simplest such care involves a mother insect guarding her offspring as they develop. This is the case with some lace bug and stink bug mothers; they guard their eggs until they hatch, and even stay with the young nymphs, fending off predators. Giant water bug fathers carry their eggs on their backs, keeping them oxygenated and hydrated. Perhaps the most remarkable example of insect relationships is that of the bess beetles. Bess beetles form family units, with both parents working together to rear their young. Their relationship is so sophisticated they've developed their own vocabulary and communicate with each other by squeaking. 10 of 10 They Rule the World Moth on ice Insects can even be found in icy habitats. All Canada Photos/Michael Wheatley/Getty Images Insects inhabit virtually every corner of the globe (not that globes have corners). They live on glaciers, in tropical jungles, in scorching deserts, and even on the surface of the oceans. Insects have adapted to living in the darkness of caverns and at altitudes only a Sherpa can appreciate. Insects are the planet's most efficient decomposers, breaking down everything from carcasses to dung to fallen logs. They control weeds, kill crop pests, and pollinate crops and other flowering plants. Insects carry viruses, bacteria, and protozoa (for better or worse). They farm fungus and disperse seeds. They even help control po[CENSORED]tions of large animals by infecting them with diseases and sucking their blood.

After an extended, multi-decade hiatus, Husqvarna announced in 2014 that it would be returning to the street bike market with the launch of its neo-retro Vitpilen and Svartpilen 401 models. And after a ridiculously warm public reception, the Swedish firm proceeded to green-light the 401 models, along with the larger 701 models, the latest of which to break cover was the 701 Vitpilen. Powered by a punchy 692.7cc counter-balanced single, the Vitpilen 701 puts an idiosyncratic spin on the custom moto scene’s traditional flat tracker visual theme with a low-profile headlight and neo-retro tracker tail with integrated number boards, coupled with one of the most unique gas tank designs of the last decade. Style: Nak Engine: 692.7cc Liquid-Cooled OHC Singl Power: 75hp / 53.1ft-lb Weight: 355lb Origin: Swede

Doctors at Pathankot Military Hospital in Punjab had to treat a one-day-old baby with rare congenital anomaly of intestines without a pediatrician as they could not arrange one due to the lockdown, a defense spokesperson said on Saturday. The baby, born out of a caesarian section last week, was suspected to have Hirschsprung's Disease, Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said in a statement. PlayUnmute Fullscreen VDO.AI He said a prompt diagnosis was made but the condition of the baby was critical and he was not fit for transfer to the nearest pediatric surgery centre of the Armed Forces, Chandimandir, due to the coronavirus lockdown. Surgical specialist of Pathankot Military Hospital Major Adil Abdul Kalam performed the intricate and challenging operation of opening up the abdomen of the new born baby who was on a ventilator, Lt Col Anand said. He said this was for the first time in the Armed Forces Medical Services wherein such an intricate operation on a newborn has been performed at a zonal hospital with no pediatric surgeon, pediatric anesthesiologist or neonatologist. "The operation was performed in emergency which even if delayed by a few minutes could have resulted in exacerbation of multi organ failure, leading to death," the statement said. "It was an extremely challenging and stressful task to manage the case successfully despite absence of super specialty facilities," the doctor said. The baby is now taken off the ventilator and is on the way to a healthy recovery, the release said.

A second Qatar Airways passenger flight, which arrived in Afghanistan on Friday, has now departed from Kabul airport, a day after more than 100 foreign nationals left on another plane with the Taliban's approval. It is currently unclear how many passengers are on board the plane and what their nationalities are. The aircraft was seen landing in Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport on Qatari-owned Al Jazeera Arabic television, and aid was seen being unloaded before passengers boarded the plane. This is the second such flight to depart from the airport. On Thursday, the first international passenger flight to take off from Afghanistan since the chaotic US military airlift last month landed in Qatar, carrying scores of foreign nationals, including Americans. The planes' departures are the first sign that at least some foreign nationals who want to leave Afghanistan will be able to do so, following weeks of uncertainty. Civilians have been left scrambling to find safe passage from the country since the Taliban takeover in mid-August threw a US-led evacuation effort into confusion. The aircraft takes off from Kabul airport on September 10. The aircraft takes off from Kabul airport on September 10. The French Foreign Ministry said in a statement that 49 French citizens and their dependents were "evacuated" Friday from Kabul in an operation assisted by Qatar. The operation ferried the passengers to Doha, the Qatari capital, from where a flight chartered by the French Foreign Ministry will return them to Paris. The statement did not specify which flight the French citizens and dependents took from Kabul to Doha. Passengers on board Thursday's chartered Qatar Airways flight that departed from Kabul airport -- including Canadian, Ukrainian, German, British and US citizens -- were among some 200 foreigners that the Taliban have cleared to leave the country, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Thursday's flight happened after Qatar worked with parties on the ground to transport the passengers in a Qatari convoy and secure a safe passage to Kabul's airport. Flight lands in Qatar after Taliban cleared Americans and others to leave Afghanistan Flight lands in Qatar after Taliban cleared Americans and others to leave Afghanistan Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Than, Qatar's deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, thanked the Taliban for their "cooperation" in restarting flights, adding that this was a signal that the militant group's "positive statements" can be "demonstrated into action." The cooperation was also praised by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, who said it offered "another concrete demonstration" of the administration's commitment to help US citizens and others depart Afghanistan if they choose to do so. The top US diplomat said the departure of the flight "was the result of the Department's regular and close engagement with our regional partners, particularly with Qatari authorities, who facilitated [Thursday's] flight." "We also have been in regular -- typically daily -- contact with Americans remaining in Afghanistan. We have provided them, including those aboard this flight, with specific guidance and instructions. Our message to those who remain in Afghanistan is simple: if you wish to depart Afghanistan, we will help you do so," he said. This comes after Blinken blamed the grounding of charter flights in Mazar-i-Sharif, northern Afghanistan, on the Taliban, saying that the militant group was not allowing them to leave. The Taliban claimed "that some of the passengers do not have the required documentation," Blinken said.

control in the West African country of Guinea and detained President Alpha Conde, casting uncertainty over key bauxite and iron ore supplies. The coup, carried out on Sunday by an elite special forces unit led by 41-year-old Col. Mamady Doumbouya, is the latest in a series of power grabs in the region over the past year, including in nearby Mali and Chad. Doumbouya has claimed the army was forced into action amid rampant corruption, human rights abuses and economic mismanagement under Conde, but the move has been condemned by the U.N., the African Union and regional body ECOWAS. The elite unit on Monday allowed travel to resume through checkpoints in the capital of Conakry, barred government officials from foreign travel and lifted a curfew in mining areas What's more, it has imperiled minerals and mining endeavors which are crucial to the country's economy and global supply chains, according to experts. Iron ore Guinea's 110-kilometer Simandou range hosts one of the largest untapped iron ore deposits in the world, containing more than 8.6 billion tons of ore with an average 65% iron content, according to the country's National Institute of Statistics. Simandou is situated in the remote southeastern interior of the country, a vast distance from Conakry and the western coastline that must be reached to access the global seaborne market for iron ore. “The infrastructure demands of the project are consequently massive in scale, complexity and cost, larger on all measures than the bauxite export industry that has been established in the country in recent years,” said Andrew Gadd, senior steel analyst at CRU Group. “Geopolitical risk has been one of many hurdles hindering progress of Simandou up until now and the military coup that is now unfolding in the country marks a significant deterioration in the prospects for successful development of the deposit.” WATCH NOW VIDEO03:08 Mining disruptions may be seen if Guinea coup worsens: Commodities expert The Simandou project has been somewhat stagnant since its discovery in the 1990s as a result of political uncertainty, disputes over mining rights and cost concerns. The project would require massive railway and port infrastructure in a nation which ranks 160th out of 186 countries in per capita GDP, according to the IMF. Investors have been reticent about taking a leap of faith amid the ongoing risk that material prices could nose-dive. Despite recent progress on preparatory work, the project has yet to undergo a feasibility study. “Sourcing the finances for Simandou has proved very difficult and the uncertainty generated by the current developments will challenge the commitment of interested parties,” Gadd said. Bauxite Guinea has the world’s largest reserves of bauxite, the globe’s main source of aluminum. Prices of aluminum spiked to a 10-year high Monday on the London Metal Exchange amid fears of global supply disruption. “For the country’s booming mining sector, the situation could not come at a worse time. Miners now have little other option than to sit tight and await further clarity from the transitional authorities, but contract renegotiation or even expropriation cannot be discounted,” said Eric Humphery-Smith, Africa analyst at risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft. KAMSAR, Guinea - View of the bauxite factory of Guinea's largest mining firm, Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee (CBG), at Kamsar, a town north of the capital Conakry, taken on October 23, 2008. Guinea is the world's leading exporter of bauxite, an ore from which aluminium is produced. KAMSAR, Guinea - View of the bauxite factory of Guinea’s largest mining firm, Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee (CBG), at Kamsar, a town north of the capital Conakry, taken on October 23, 2008. Guinea is the world’s leading exporter of bauxite, an ore from which aluminium is produced. GEORGES GOBET/AFP via Getty Images “The upshot will be major supply disruption for the global bauxite market, as operations will likely remain shuttered for the coming days and potentially weeks.” The Kremlin on Tuesday said it hoped the coup would not harm Russian business interests in Guinea, according to Reuters. Russian aluminum giant Rusal has vowed to maintain its three bauxite mines and one alumina refinery in the country despite the political upheaval. ‘Two steps backwards’ The coup has brought down the curtain on almost a decade of political stability in Guinea. Humphery-Smith said it will likely embolden officer corps throughout the region, meaning that “neither democrats nor autocrats will sleep easy.” Conde was accused in late 2020 of pushing through a constitutional amendment to secure a third term, a move that led to violent protests across the country. Cellou Dalein Diallo, leader of the main opposition FNDC movement initially launched to oppose Conde running for a third term, supported the coup in a statement Monday, claiming the takeover “completes” the work of pro-democracy groups opposed to Condé’s retention of power. CONAKRY, Guinea - A government official escorted by members of Guinea's special forces walks into the Palace of the People in Conakry, Guinea, Sept. 6, 2021. CONAKRY, Guinea - A government official escorted by members of Guinea’s special forces walks into the Palace of the People in Conakry, Guinea, Sept. 6, 2021. Xinhua via Getty Images “While the feeling among many Guineans is jubilation, make no mistake that this is two steps backwards for both the country’s democracy and economy. Recovering what until now was a stable and predictable operating environment is anything but a given,” Humphery-Smith said. The centralized transitional authority will be ill-equipped to respond to localized grievances, he suggested, potentially escalating political and social unrest when elections are eventually scheduled.

HORNS, FANGS, AND SWITCHBLADE FACES ARE NO MATCH FOR THE DEADLIEST CREATURE OF ALL. Sharks may star in the bloodiest blockbusters—and sure, spiders tend to monopolize the phobia department—but when you get down to the facts, those are merely two classes of creatures among the scariest to stalk the planet. In fact, there are many ferocious beasts, both large and small, that are downright deadly. From actively contributing to signifiant loss of human life, to packing enough venom to put unlucky travelers out of commission, here are the 13 most dangerous animals in the world—and where to find them. Cape Buffalo Getty 13. Cape Buffalo Cape buffalo, which number around 900,000, are a relatively mild species when left alone, preferring to travel in massive herds to graze in early morning and late afternoon hours, or to gather around watering holes to stay hydrated. However, if an individual (or its calf) is threatened or wounded, they become the incarnation of their nickname: Black Death. Reportedly responsible for killing more hunters on the continent than any other creature, these behemoths, which can grow up to nearly six feet tall and weigh close to a ton, circle and stalk their prey before charging at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. They’re even known to continue charging no matter where they’re injured and will not hesitate to attack moving vehicles. Suffice to say, you don’t want to mess with those horns. Where to find them: Sub-Saharan Africa, including Kruger National Park in South Africa Cone Snail Getty 12. Cone Snail Found in the warm waters in the tropics, these beautiful creatures—instantly recognizable for their highly prized brown-and-white marbled shells—can be seen in shallow depths closer to shore, near coral reefs and rock formations, and beneath sandy shoals. But do not dare to touch the 4- to 6-inch long gastropods: Their concealed, harpoon-like “teeth” contain a complex venom known as a conotoxin, making them one of the most venomous species of snails. Only a handful of people ever stung, but, quite unfortunately, there is no antivenom. The toxin stops nerve cells from communicating with one another; so the creature not only causes paralysis within moments, but, per its nickname of “cigarette snail," affords you about enough time to smoke a stick before you die. Where to find them: The Caribbean, Hawaii, and Indonesia Golden Poison Dart Frog Getty 11. Golden Poison Dart Frog The poison dart is a large, diverse group of brightly colored frogs, of which only a handful of species are particularly dangerous to humans. The most deadly, the golden poison dart, inhabits the small range of rain forests along Colombia’s Pacific coast, and grows to around two inches long (roughly the size of a paper clip). Its poison, called batrachotoxin, is so potent that there’s enough in one frog to kill ten grown men, with only two micrograms—roughly the amount that would fit onto the head of a pin—needed to kill a single individual. But what makes the amphibian especially dangerous is that its poison glands are located beneath its skin, meaning a mere touch will cause trouble. Little wonder the indigenous Emberá people have laced the tips of their blow darts used for hunting with the frog’s toxin for centuries. Sadly, deforestation has landed the frog on several endangered lists, but even if you do have a rare sighting when hiking, don’t go reaching for it. Where to find them: Northern South America Box Jelly fish Getty 10. Box Jellyfish Often found floating (or slowly moving at speeds close to five miles per hour) in Indo-Pacific waters, these transparent, nearly invisible invertebrates are considered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as the most venomous marine animal in the world. Their namesake cubic frames contain up to 15 tentacles at the corners, with each growing as much as 10 feet long, all lined with thousands of stinging cells—known as nematocysts—that contain toxins that simultaneously attack the heart, nervous system, and skin cells. While antivenoms do exist, the venom is so potent and overwhelming that many human victims, of the hundreds of reported fatal encounters each year, have been known to go into shock and drown or die of heart failure before reaching shore. Even if you are lucky enough to make it to the hospital and receive the antidote, survivors can sometimes experience considerable pain for weeks afterward, and bear nasty scars from the creature’s tentacles. Where to find them: Off the northern coast of Australia Indian Saw-Scaled Viper Getty 9. Indian Saw-Scaled Viper While plenty of snake species pack enough venom to easily bring down a human, not all of them take the multifaceted approach of the Indian saw-scaled viper, which is why they are one of the top contributors to snakebite cases. Sometimes called the little Indian viper or simply the saw-scaled viper, these reptiles live in some of the most po[CENSORED]ted regions of the range they occupy, which stretches well beyond India. They remain inconspicuous by using their natural camouflage to blend into desert surrounds. Because they are typically active at night, it’s best to listen for their defensive sizzling sound; this comes from a behavior called stridulation, in which the snake forms coils and rubs its scales together. Even with a warning, saw-scaled vipers are extremely aggressive, with more than double a lethal dose into each bite. (Luckily, there is an effective antivenom.) Where to find them: Parts of the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent

After roughly a decade of Honda’s 600cc four-banger serving as the basis for every race bike in the Moto2 class, Triumph has taken over the job with its newly developed 765cc inline-three platform. Replacing the outgoing Daytona 675 model, the new 765cc track weapon is essentially a road-going version of the new Moto2 bike, wearing updated bodywork and fitted with all of the modern bells and whistles one would expect on a high-end European sportbike. Prior to the new 765 entering mass production, the Hinckley firm is producing just 765 limited-edition Moto2 bikes for the US and Canadian markets.

As corona-virus cases keep increasing every day, we feel more threatened about catching the virus. We find ourselves asking if increasing immunity level really help fight the virus. The answer is yes! Our immune system is responsible for fighting against diseases once they enter our body. Even though there is no proven cure for the virus yet, a healthy immune system means we’ll effectively be able to fight the virus even after exposure. PauseUnmute Fullscreen VDO.AI Aside from elders, we know that people with weak immune system due to various health problems are very vulnerable to the virus. These include people with weak lungs, breathing problems, diabetes, high blood pressure levels, obesity etc. The only way to stay precautious is to stay indoors and work towards building our immune system. So how can we boost our immunity? The internet is filled with advice on how to “boost” our immunity from eating Vitamin C to essential oils. With all this advice on what to eat, how can we know if any of these recommendations really work? “Immunity is not a one-dimensional concept. It cannot be built only by focusing on diet. It is a two-fold concept which includes diet as well as lifestyle”, says Lavleen Kaur, a leading dietitian and lifestyle coach. Immune-boosting food items to add to your diet Vitamin C If you enter a supermarket, you might see that the section of Vitamin C supplements is almost empty. That’s because vitamin C is an essential nutrition needed to boost immunity. It helps white blood cells function smoothly and fight against infections. Many prefer to take supplements in order to acquire this nutrition that our body needs but they forget that it can be easily found in our daily food. Our body does not produce this vitamin and therefore we should focus on eating rich vitamin C food. It can found in oranges, amla, bell peppers and spinach. Zinc Zinc is another mineral that is often added into supplements because of its crucial role in boosting immunity. Lack of zinc means people are more likely to catch the flu and other viruses. Nuts and seeds are a great source of zinc. It is also present in milk and other dairy products. Vegetables like mushrooms, green peas, broccoli and spinach are also rich in zinc. Herbs and spices Turmeric: It is a spice that is commonly used in the Indian Kitchen. Not only does it add flavor to our Indian cuisine, it contains curcumin in it which has anti-viral properties. Curcumin helps enhance our immune system. Black pepper: It includes anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This helps enhance and boost our immunity. Ginger: Ginger root is anti-microbial in nature which helps in decreasing inflammation. It also has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which keep our immune system healthy. Other beneficial spices available in every Indian kitchen are cinnamon, star anise, cloves and green cardamom. As dietitian Lavleen says “Indian Kitchen is a complete pharmacy in itself.” Probiotic food Probiotics are microorganism found in our digestive system. These are “good bacteria’s” that are essential for our bodily function. Fermented food items: These include food items like curd, cottage cheese (paneer), pickles, buttermilk, kaanji, dhokla etc. South Indian food items like idli, appam, uttapam are all examples of fermented foods. Healthy fats Nuts and seeds: Sunflower seeds, walnuts, flax seeds and chia seeds are very rich in healthy fats. They are rich in antioxidants which help boost immunity. Desi Ghee: It is known for its multiple benefits like strengthening of bones, improving digestion and balancing hormones. However, including it in your daily diet will do wonders for boosting your immunity level. To boost immunity, it is important to include essential fatty acids in our regular diet. They increase the count of white blood cells, which help fight the invasion of dangerous infections into our body. Immunity-booster tea (special recipe) Here is an instant recipe for herbal tea which includes all the natural immunity booster ingredients you will need

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Escuche a un alto funcionario si confía en ellos Estampida mortal en la frontera mientras miles intentan huir de Afganistán Último vuelo Afganistán Imágenes impactantes del último vuelo estadounidense fuera de Afganistán una división de christiane amanpour y el entonces viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de los talibanes, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai Hace 25 años, Amanpour entrevistó a los talibanes. Esto es lo que vio afganistán economía futura anna stewart pkg intl ldn vpx_00000929.png ¿Qué significa una economía controlada por los talibanes para Afganistán? El representante Markwayne Mullin, republicano de Oklahoma, habla durante una conferencia de prensa fuera del Capitolio en septiembre de 2020. WaPo: el representante republicano Mullin intenta y no logra llegar a Afganistán dos veces El reportero de CNN preguntó al alto general de dónde venían su dolor y su ira. Ver su respuesta Según informes, un video muestra a los talibanes celebrando con un desfile militar Afganistán se retira dos veces refugiado Nadeau pkg vpx _00004920.png Este hombre ha huido de Afganistán dos veces. ¿Por qué esta vez es más dolorosa? El cofundador de los talibanes regresa a Afganistán. Esta es su historia hasta ahora screengrab aeropuerto taliban Las últimas imágenes muestran a los talibanes revisando hardware estadounidense abandonado Banderas talibanes Los talibanes anuncian un nuevo gobierno provisional para Afganistán Afganistán Panjshir Taliban Hilsum lok intl hnk vpx_00003220.png El líder de la Resistencia de la última región de resistencia afgana pide conversaciones para poner fin a los combates Los talibanes piden ayuda para localizar los explosivos que colocaron Los periodistas de la VOA en Afganistán temen que 'se quedarán atrás, serán olvidados' Huyó de la Cuba de Fidel Castro. Su consejo para los refugiados afganos que se mudan a EE. UU. Isa Soares, de CNN, le pregunta al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores adjunto de Qatar, Lolwah Al-Khater, si Qatar, que es un actor clave en el trato con los talibanes, puede confiar en el grupo militante. Qatar juega un papel clave en el trato con los talibanes. Escuche a un alto funcionario si confía en ellos Estampida mortal en la frontera mientras miles intentan huir de Afganistán Último vuelo Afganistán Imágenes impactantes del último vuelo estadounidense fuera de Afganistán (CNN) - Los talibanes han anunciado la formación de un gobierno interino de línea dura para Afganistán, con roles clave compartidos entre los veteranos del grupo militante y sus aliados en la Red Haqqani sancionada por Estados Unidos. La alineación del gobierno interino fue anunciada en una conferencia de prensa en Kabul por uno de los portavoces de los talibanes. Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, un miembro de los talibanes desde hace mucho tiempo que ha sido líder de la Shura o Consejo de Liderazgo del grupo durante aproximadamente dos décadas, fue nombrado primer ministro. Se le ve como un influyente y respetado en el lado religioso del movimiento, más que en su lado militar. Su adjunto será Mullah Baradar, el jefe de la oficina política de los talibanes, quien encabezó la delegación de los talibanes en las conversaciones de paz en Qatar. Dos figuras importantes de la Red Haqqani, un grupo terrorista designado por Estados Unidos alineado con los talibanes y al Qaeda, estarán en el gobierno interino. Ambos han sido sancionados por Naciones Unidas y Estados Unidos. Sirajuddin Haqqani, el líder de la red, será el ministro del Interior en funciones. Haqqani ha sido uno de los dos líderes adjuntos de los talibanes desde 2016 y tiene una recompensa de 10 millones de dólares estadounidenses por su cabeza. Khalil Haqqani, el tío de Sirajuddin, fue nombrado ministro en funciones para los refugiados. Otros dos miembros del clan Haqqani también fueron nombrados para cargos en el gobierno interino. El otro líder adjunto de los talibanes, Mullah Yaqoob, se ha convertido en ministro de Defensa en funciones. Yaqoob es el hijo de Mullah Omar, el fundador de los talibanes. El anuncio de figuras clave en el gobierno interino se produce semanas después de que los talibanes tomaran el control de Afganistán y presenta la primera imagen de cómo comenzará a tomar forma su liderazgo en el país. "Nuestro gobierno no se basará en la etnia. No permitiremos este tipo de política", dijo el portavoz de los talibanes, Zabihullah Mujahid. Una omisión notable del anuncio del gobierno fue cualquier función dentro de un ministerio para la mujer. Zabihullah solo diría que los talibanes se ocuparían de ese problema. Los líderes talibanes han insistido públicamente en que las mujeres desempeñarán un papel destacado en la sociedad en Afganistán y tendrán acceso a la educación. Pero no han estado involucrados en conversaciones sobre la formación de un gobierno. En las últimas semanas, los talibanes han señalado que las mujeres deben quedarse en casa y, en algunos casos, los militantes han ordenado a las mujeres que abandonen sus lugares de trabajo. Algunas mujeres afganas han salido a las calles en Kabul y las capitales de provincia, arriesgando su seguridad en las protestas para exigir la igualdad de derechos bajo el gobierno de los talibanes y una participación plena en la vida política. En respuesta a preguntas sobre el manejo de las protestas por parte de los talibanes, Zabihullah dijo que no se permitirían manifestaciones ilegales. Dijo que los manifestantes deben observar las reglas durante la actual emergencia en el país. Desestimó las afirmaciones de los manifestantes sobre la interferencia de Pakistán en Afganistán, diciendo que eran rumores que habían circulado durante dos décadas. https://edition.cnn.com/

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Euro zone business activity remained robust in August despite the impact of the Delta variant of Covid-19 and broad supply chain problems, according to Friday's PMI readings. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by just 235,000 across the month of August, well short of the 720,000 new hires projected by economists surveyed by Dow Jones. LONDON — European markets closed lower on Friday as investors reacted to key economic indicators out of the euro zone and the U.S. TICKER COMPANY NAME PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME .FTSE FTSE 100 FTSE 7138.35 -25.55 -0.36 499092316 .GDAXI DAX DAX 15781.20 -59.39 -0.37 40901228 .FCHI CAC 40 Index CAC 6689.99 -73.09 -1.08 63290160 The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally closed 2.58% down, with basic resources adding 2.32% while travel and leisure stocks slid 2.33%. Shares in Asia-Pacific were mostly higher on Friday, with Chinese stocks declining over concerns about slowing growth, while Japanese markets surged after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he will not be running in the upcoming leadership election. Stateside, stock futures fell at the open after a hugely disappointing August jobs report from the U.S. Labor Department. Nonfarm payrolls increased by just 235,000 across the month, well short of the 720,000 new hires projected by economists surveyed by Dow Jones. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 107 points, or 0.3%. The S&P 500 was slightly negative, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose about 0.2%.

1. THEY’RE THE WORLD’S LARGEST LAND ANIMAL The African elephant is the world's largest land mammal – with males on average measuring up to 3m high and weighing up to 6 tonnes. Males only reach their full size at 35-40 years - that’s well over half their lifespan as wild elephants can live for up to 60-70 years. And it’s not just the adults – even calves are huge! At birth elephants can weigh 120kg - that’s almost 19 stone. Asian elephants © David Lawson / WWF-UK 2. YOU CAN TELL THE TWO SPECIES APART BY THEIR EARS There are two species of elephant: African and Asian. The ears of African elephants are much larger than their cousins and are described as being shaped like the African continent, whereas the ears of Asian elephants are shaped like the Indian subcontinent. There’s also a trunk difference - African elephants have two ‘fingers’ at the tip of their trunks, whereas Asian elephants have one. Asian elephants bathing, Sumatra, Indonesia © naturepl.com / Nick Garbutt / WWF 3. THEIR TRUNKS HAVE MAD SKILLS Elephants have around 150,000 muscle units in their trunk. Their trunks are perhaps the most sensitive organ found in any mammal - Asian elephants have been seen to pick up a peanut, shell it, blow the shell out and eat the nut. Elephants use their trunks to suck up water to drink – it can contain up to 8 litres of water. They also use their trunks as a snorkel when swimming. African elephant herd, Maasai Mara, Kenya© naturepl.com / Denis-Huot / WWF 4. THEIR TUSKS ARE ACTUALLY TEETH Elephant tusks are actually enlarged incisor teeth which first appear when elephants are around 2 years old. Tusks continue growing throughout their lives. Tusks are used to help with feeding - prising bark off trees or digging up roots - or as a defense when fighting. But these beautiful tusks often cause elephants danger. They're made from ivory; a much desired object. Read on to find out why elephants are under threat. An elephant covers itself in dust and dirt in the Maasai Mara, Kenya© Jennifer Huxta / WWF-UK 5. THEY’VE GOT THICK SKIN An elephant’s skin is 2.5cm thick in most places. The folds and wrinkles in their skin can retain up to 10 times more water than flat skin does, which helps to cool them down. They keep their skin clean and protect themselves from sunburn by taking regular dust and mud baths. African elephant eating, Zimbabwe © Paul Zasky 6. ELEPHANTS ARE CONSTANTLY EATING Elephants need up to 150kg of food per day – that's around 375 tins of baked beans although half of this may leave the body undigested. They eat so much that they can spend up to three-quarters of their day eating. African elephants caught on camera trap, Namibia © Will Burrard-Lucas / WWF-US 7. THEY COMMUNICATE THROUGH VIBRATIONS Elephants communicate in a variety of ways - including sounds like trumpet calls (some sounds are too low for people to hear), body language, touch and scent. They can also communicate through seismic signals - sounds that create vibrations in the ground - which they may detect through their bones. African elephant calf and its mother, Amboseli National Park, Kenya © Martin Harvey / WWF 8. CALVES CAN STAND WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF BIRTH Amazingly, elephant calves are able to stand within 20 minutes of being born and can walk within 1 hour. After two days, they can keep up with the herd. This incredible survival technique means that herds of elephants can keep migrating to find food and water to thrive. © Julia Thiemann / WWF-Germany 9. AN ELEPHANT NEVER FORGETS The elephant's temporal lobe (the area of the brain associated with memory) is larger and denser than that of people - hence the saying 'elephants never forget'. © WWF / James Morgan 10. AROUND 90% OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS HAVE BEEN WIPED OUT IN THE PAST CENTURY Around 90% of African elephants have been wiped out in the past century - largely due to the ivory trade - leaving an estimated 415,000 wild elephants alive today. Asian elephants are also under threat, having declined by at least 50% in the last three generations. There are only around 45,000 left in the wild. As their habitat changes, fragments and is lost to human settlements and agriculture, po[CENSORED]tions of Asian elephants are finding it harder to follow their traditional migration routes to reach water, feeding and breeding grounds, and they’re coming into often dangerous contact with people.

This one’s not for the street. Available from Aprilia Racing as part of the company’s Factory Works program, it’s up to you to retrieve this track-ready version of the Aprilia RS 660 supersport motorcycle from the Aprilia Racing cargo dock in Noale, Italy. Let’s go over what makes it an Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo. Spoiler: It includes lots of trick parts from Italy. The motor has minor modifications. The radiator thermostat is gone, which allowed Aprilia Racing to simply the cooling system’s hose array. There are also aluminum protectors for the motor. The electronics system gets a workover for track performance. Aprilia Racing has programmed the ECU for racing, not street riding. The Sprint Filter air filter and SC-Project exhaust necessitate completely different engine mappings due to increased air supply during intake and the expanded ability to exhaust the spent charge. Traction control, wheelie control, and electronic compression-braking adjustments are all present. However, they are configured for racing rather than street use. All three functions are independently tunable. The quickshifter is up-only. You’re on your own for downshifting. ABS is disabled. Additionally, the braking system is simplified by keeping the front and rear braking systems completely independent. A color TFT display is employed, with a switch panel on the left clip-on bar. Jetprime makes the switch panel and kill button. There is no key, and the immobilizer function is disabled. The Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo’s KYB fork is externally the same as the standard RS 660 KYB. Inside, it gets an Andreani Misano Cartridge fork kit, which features a DLC-coated cartridge tube. The damping and spring-preload are dialed in for track use An Öhlins AP948 replaces the RS 660’s shock. As you’d expect, it has track-only damping settings and spring-preload Pirelli Supercorsa V3 SC1 street-legal competition tires get mounted on the 17-inch rims. There’s a 120/70 in the front and 180/60 in the rear ... ear. The fiberglass fairing is made by Cruciata Racing Parts. Zanasi Group, which also does work for the Aprilia Gresini Racing Team, takes care of the paint. There’s no kickstand—instead, you get a Bike-Lift stand. Aprilia offers no warranty and says you are “strictly forbidden” from riding it on the street. Aprilia provides no registration documents. Expect to part with €14,700 to get the Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo. After you put down 20 percent via bank transfer, you get to wait a minimum of 45 days for your motorcycle to be constructed. Full payment is due before delivery. We have tested the 2021 Aprilia RS 660

Jewelery designer Farah Khan Ali has revealed that a member of her in-house staff has been tested positive for the coronavirus. In a Twitter post on Tuesday, Farah said the staff member was taken to a hospital post his COVID-19 diagnosis. PlayUnmute Fullscreen VDO.AI "COVID news spreads faster than the virus. An in-house staff of mine tested positive today and so am moving him to a facility. Have all tested all at home today as well and are going to be quarantined. Be safe yet strong. This too shall pass," she tweeted. In a later post, Farah, who is the daughter of Bollywood veteran Sanjay Khan, praised the local municipal body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the team of doctors for the way they dealt with the patient. "Have to say the @mybmc and their docs in Mumbai is amazing with dealing with COVID patients. The way they handled the situation and picked up my staff and took him to a facility was swift and timely. They showed kindness & humanity & treated him with dignity. Way to go @AUThackeray," she added. Singer Kanika Kapoor was the first Bollywood personality to test positive for COVID-19. Recently, Bollywood producer Karim Morani's daughters, Shaza and Zoa, were discharged from the hospital after testing negative for coronavirus. Karim, who had also tested positive for COVID-19, is still under medical care.

Afghan women take part in a demonstration for their rights in Kabul on September 3. (CNN)A group of Afghan women activists staged a small protest in Taliban-controlled Kabul Friday calling for equal rights and full participation in political life, CNN has confirmed. In spite of the risk, a group called the Women's Political Participation Network marched on the street in front of Afghanistan's Finance Ministry, chanting slogans and holding signs demanding involvement in the Afghan government and calling for constitutional law. Footage showed a brief confrontation between a Taliban guard and some of the women, and a man's voice could be heard saying, "Go away!" before chanting resumed. The gathering was relatively small -- video of the scene livestreamed by the group showed just a few dozen demonstrators -- but represented an unusual public challenge to Taliban rule. The militant group are involved in internal discussions about forming a government, but have already signaled that working women should stay at home, and militants have in some instances ordered women to leave their workplaces. The Taliban knocked on her door 3 times. The fourth time, they killed her The Taliban knocked on her door 3 times. The fourth time, they killed her Taliban leaders insist publicly that women will play a prominent role in society and have access to education. But the group's public statements about adhering to their interpretation of Islamic values have stoked fears that there will be a return to the harsh policies of Taliban rule two decades ago, when women all but disappeared from public life. Some Afghan women are already staying home out of fears for their safety, and some families are buying all-covering burqas for female relatives. Women demonstrate for their rights in the city of Herat on September 2, 2021. Women demonstrate for their rights in the city of Herat on September 2, 2021. The demonstration in Kabul comes one day after women staged a similar demonstration in Afghanistan's western city of Herat. Women in that protest held a large sign that said, "No government can be long lasting without the support of women. Our demands: The right to education and the right to work in all areas." Lina Haidari, a protester at the Herat demonstration, said the "rights and achievements of women, which we have worked and fought for over 20 years must not be ignored" under Taliban rule, according to video of the event from Getty Images. "I want to say that I was forced to stay at home for the crime of being a student 20 years ago," Haidari said in footage gathered by the agency, "And now 20 years later, for the crime of being a teacher and a woman." The protests come amid heightened fears over security under Taliban rule. A prominent Afghan activist said she did not take part in the Herat demonstration because of a direct threat. She spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity, fearing even expressing interest in the demonstration could subject her to reprisal. Uncertain future Last month, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said women should not go to work for their own safety, undermining the group's efforts to convince international observers that the group would be more tolerant towards women than when they were last in power. Mujahid said the guidance to stay at home would be temporary, and would allow the group to find ways to ensure that women are not "treated in a disrespectful way" or "God forbid, hurt." He admitted the measure was necessary because the Taliban's soldiers "keep changing and are not trained." Worries about women's fate prompted the World Bank to announce the same day that it was halting financial aid to the cash-strapped country. The Taliban have declared victory. Now they must reckon with a country freefalling into chaos The Taliban have declared victory. Now they must reckon with a country freefalling into chaos In the early months of the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan, women were increasingly isolated from society and became targets of harassment and attacks -- including the high-profile murder of three female journalists in March. In early July, insurgents walked into the offices of Azizi Bank in the southern city of Kandahar and ordered nine women working there to leave, Reuters reported. The female bank tellers were told that male relatives would take their place. Pashtana Durrani, the founder and executive director of Learn, a nonprofit agency focused on education and women's rights, said last month that she had run out of tears for her country: "We have been ... mourning the fall of Afghanistan for now quite some time. So I'm not feeling very well. On the contrary, I'm feeling very hopeless."