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[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Victorian councillor has had her Twitter account suspended after she tweeted graphic female genital mutilation photos to a supporter of a controversial mosque development. Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman has been outspoken against Islam in her campaign to stop a $3 million mosque development, approved by Bendigo City Council in June 2014. A mosque supporter had sent a message on Twitter to Chapman stating she hoped the mosque gets built soon. Scroll down for video . Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman has had her Twitter account suspended over graphic mutilation photos . Ms Chapman has been outspoken against Islam in her campaign to stop a $3 million mosque development, approved by Bendigo City Council in June 2014 . 'It's great to see someone who cares about all Bendigo residents and their religions,' the supporter tweeted. Ms Chapman responded with the image showing five babies with bloody wounds. 'Oh, we could have this here too? Would you like your f**ny sliced off,' she captioned the photo. 'Yes. I'm opposed to female genital mutilation, child brides, inequality, women beating, all part of Quran, read it.' She tweeted graphic female genital mutilation photos to a supporter of a controversial mosque development . Ms Chapman was one of two councillors who voted against approving the mosque, which would include two prayer rooms, a shop and sports centre . Chapman's account was suspended by Twitter on Thursday night and she now faces a meeting with City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Peter Cox next week. The tweets do not reflect the view of the council which voted to approve the development in June last year, Mr Cox told AAP. He said he would initiate a process to address the issue of Ms Chapman's 'disappointing' opinion, but would not say what that process will involve. 'Hopefully we can discuss this in a fair manner and take it from there,' he said. Ms Chapman was one of two councillors who voted against approving the mosque, which would include two prayer rooms, a shop and community sports centre. The project has been the subject of vocal protests and a social media campaign from opponents, including 350 who submitted formal objections to the council. About 40 letters of support were also received. The planning approval has been appealed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and hearings are ongoing." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman has had her Twitter account suspended .\nShe has been outspoken in her campaign to stop a $3 million mosque .\nA mosque supporter had sent a message on Twitter to Chapman .\nMs Chapman responded with graphic female genital mutilation photos ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "AHA! THE MOMENTS OF INSIGHT THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD . by William B. Irvine . (OUP £16.99) Everyone knows that Archimedes had a brilliant idea in his bath and shouted ‘Eureka’ at his discovery — indeed, it is possibly the only Greek word most people know. Similarly, Isaac Newton is indelibly imprinted on our minds with the image of an apple falling on his head. These are what William Irvine, in this lucid, engaging and thought-provoking book, calls ‘aha moments’ — unexpected insights powering intellectual and creative breakthroughs. Irvine, a distinguished American professor of philosophy, explores this process in the five areas of human activity in which he judges inspiration (or revelation) to be essential — religion, morality, science, mathematics and the arts — and examines the psychology and neuroscience behind these lightbulb moments. Author, William B. Irvine, explores what happens in these instances of discovery and illustrates that original insight and invention are nothing without hard work (stock image) What emerges is a catalogue of brilliance, hard work, serendipity and luck, and a long history of resistance to new ideas: Giordano Bruno, for instance, was burned at the stake for suggesting the sun was at the centre of the solar system; Fleming discovered penicillin as a result of keeping an untidy lab; Roger Penrose’s understanding of black holes came to him on a walk. The sections on science and mathematics are the most thrilling. For Irvine, mathematical insights are the purest, requiring the greatest dedication in their pursuit and resulting in the purest beauty, as in Andrew Wiles proving Fermat’s Last Theorem. Irvine also shows us that original insight and invention are nothing without the old-fashioned virtues of hard work and perseverance. While using the conscious mind to solve a problem, great mathematicians, scientists and artists employ a process of trial and error that also requires moments of inspiration for their work to progress: ‘Chance favours the prepared mind’, in the words of Louis Pasteur. Einstein’s realisation that time is not absolute was followed by eight years of hard work; Mahler’s 7th Symphony theme came to him when he heard the oars of a boat — but only after many hours of struggle. Irvine cites many lesser-known figures whose insights have altered the course of human endeavour. In many cases, what stands out is not so much the discovery itself, but the courage in defending that discovery against the accepted orthodoxy, even when such a position was dangerous or uncomfortable. Indeed, many scientific insights have been held back by professional envy and rivalry, and women have long struggled to be heard in the male-dominated corridors of academia. Irvine is a likeable and companionable guide: wry, cajoling (‘If this thought doesn’t utterly astonish you, you have my sympathy’) and amusing at times, occasionally drawing on a personal anecdote to press home the point. There’s some complicated maths and science in here, but this is largely accessible stuff. This book may not provide you with the recipe for your own ‘aha moment’, but it will lead you to an appreciation and fresh understanding of what happens when it does occur." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Author, William B. Irvine, explores what happens in these instances .\nIrvine shows original insight and invention are nothing without hard work .\nThe book provides an appreciation and understanding of these moments ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Prince William showed he is following in the family footsteps as he revealed a bald patch on his royal crown at a tea ceremony in Tokyo. The 32-year-old showed an increasing resemblance to his Uncle Edward while enjoying the lavish refreshments at a renovated tea house in the Hama Rikyu Gardens in central Tokyo. The second-in-line to the throne has been gradually losing his hair for many years, just like his uncle, who began going bald at the age of 21. Scroll down for video . Prince William (left) showed an increasing resemblance to his Uncle Edward (right) as he revealed a bald patch while enjoying a traditional tea ceremony in central Tokyo . Warm welcome: Prince William's visit to Tokyo began with a traditional tea ceremony . The second-in-line to the throne has been gradually losing his hair for many years, just like his uncle, who began going bald at the age of 21 . Traditional: The tea ceremony is an ancient tradition in Japan and is a sign of respect . Despite Diana's blonde locks driving the Japanese wild on her visits there, Prince William appears to have inherited the so-called 'curse of the Windsors'. The elder members of the Royal Family deal with their follicular challenges in different ways. William's paternal grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh - who began losing his hair at 28 - makes little attempt to disguise his shining pate and Prince Edward also favours the honest approach. Prince Charles, however, who began losing his hair at 28, goes for the 'combover'. In contrast, Prince Harry's bushy ginger mop as yet shows no sign of following the same trend. Most experts agree that male pattern baldness is passed on by the mother's side of the family. William's late grandfather Earl Spencer had a bald patch. Prince Charles, who began losing his hair at 28, goes for the 'combover' But scientists have found evidence that in some cases it can also come down from the father's side. The future king has himself previously joked about his receding hairline, telling photographers and reporters after Prince George was born: 'He's got more hair than me, thank God.' William was given a rapturous welcome as he was met by flag-waving fans in Tokyo as he marked the start of week-long tour of Japan and China on behalf of the Government. After a twelve-hour flight and a whirlwind tour of Tokyo in the driving rain, he was treated to full-blown traditional tea ceremony, complete with a delicate plate of cakes. Joined by Tokyo governor, Yoichi Masuzoe, William watched as servers prepared the bitter green tea powder before adding water and frothing the mixture using a small wooden whisk. The ceremony, which took place in the same tea house used to welcome Prince Albert during his visit to the country in 1869, is a sign of respect. William is at the start of a four-day visit to Japan, during which he will travel to Fukushima, the centre of a nuclear meltdown triggered by the 2011 tsunami. The first two days, however, are to be spent in the Japanese capital Tokyo and it was there he landed, arriving at Haneda airport in the early hours of the morning. Met by Mr Masuzoe and hundreds of excited fans, William was ushered into a boat limousine before being whisked across the water to the site of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Royal visit: Prince Albert had his tea ceremony at the same tea house, recently restored, as William . Fascinated: William looked on intently as the history of Japan's tea ceremony was explained . Ritual: The moment was overseen by Sen Genshitsu (left), a former grand master of the Urasenke (ceremony) Beautiful: William got a brief tour of the spectacular Hama Rikyu gardens . Historic: The classical gardens once belonged to a shogun, one of the hereditary military governors of Japan . Long day: It was dark by the time the Prince left the tea ceremony but still very wet . Big group: The Duke and the governor were trailed by a large group of flunkies . Piling in: The group did manage to squeeze into the park's beautifully restored tea house . Rapturous: William was met by a crowd of smartphone-waving fans at Tokyo's Haneda airport . Pleased: The Prince looked thrilled with his warm welcome and beamed at the crowd of well-wishers . All smiles: Before leaving the airport, he treated fans to a smile and a wave . The Prince, who appeared none the worse for his long flight, smiled and waved at the pursuing press, among them photographers crammed onto a boat travelling close behind. After completing the tea ceremony at the Hama Rikyu Gardens, he was then shown around the Edo-era style plot, which is filled with sculpted pine trees and blossoming plum trees and once belonged to a shogun [Japanese aristocrat]. Wooden bridges run over several lakes, where water birds float. Gardeners have been hard at work for days, clipping the trees and setting up lights, preparing for the visit. It was a rare peaceful moment in what looks set to be a busy schedule, with meetings with Japan's much-loved Emperor Akihito and Crown Prince Naruhito all on the agenda. But the visit isn't without controversy, much of it due to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who, say critics, is 'using' the royal visit to Fukushima to further his own aims. One, Tokuo Hayakawa, a Buddhist priest from the town of Naraha, two miles from the Fukushima plant, told The Times: 'I think Abe is using him [William]. 'It's true that you can find children playing outside, and you can eat some Fukushima food. But to take that as the overall reality here is totally wrong. And again! When the Prince arrived at Tokyo's Hama Rikyu Gardens, yet more fans were waiting . Drizzly: Despite a torrential downpour, William spent several minutes meeting well-wishers . Colourful: With many clutching British Union flags and Japanese Nisshōki, the crowd was a colourful sight . Excited: A pleased-looking William found himself surrounded by smiling female fans . Child-friendly: Also waiting to welcome the Prince was a group of local students still in their school uniform . All smiles: Prince William spent several minutes chatting to the youngsters . Grey day: William arrived at the Tokyo park on a boat limousine, watched by a cheering crowd . Thrilled: Excited Japanese fans wait in the rain to see the Prince arrive at the Hama Rikyu Gardens . 'If I could, I would take him to these abandoned ghost towns, and to the temporary houses where people still live, so he could see the reality that we are facing.' Less controversial is William's visit to a TV broadcaster, where he will meet actors dressed as samurai and geishas, and his visit to a bookshop where Aston Martin cars will be on display. Along with Fukushima, the 32-year-old Prince will visit other areas devastated by the March 2011 tsunami to show support for the survivors and pay his respects to those who died. The tsunami and the earthquake that set it off killed 9,000 people, and displaced tens of thousands, among them those caught in the Fukushima meltdown. Japan and the UK have enjoyed friendly relations for decades, and, as a result, the Japanese public is almost as enthusiastic about British royals as they are about their own. William, who has had a Japanese following since childhood, is particularly popular thanks to the influence of his mother. Indeed, so loved was the late Princess of Wales, her visits to Japan in 1986 and 1995 sparked what local commentators described as 'Diana fever'. Crowd control: Even the local police couldn't resist queuing up for a chat with the Prince . No stopping: Happily, not even heavy downpours could dampen the spirits of royal fans . Still going: Despite having just stepped off the plane, William was happy to wave at pursuing photographers . Quick tour: William's first stop was at the site of the 2020 Olympics, currently under construction . Pleased: A cheerful William was accompanied by Tokyo governor, Yoichi Masuzoe (left) Royal welcome: Boats from Tokyo's fire brigade sprayed plumes of coloured water to welcome the Prince . Chilly: At a chilly six degrees Celsius and with driving rain lashing down, Tokyo proved similar to London . Toughing it out: With the help of a pair of umbrella-wielding flunkies, William and the governor toughed it out= ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "William touched down in Tokyo in the early hours of the morning (GMT)\nWas given a rapturous welcome and was met by flag-waving fans .\nShown the site of the 2020 Olympic Games and enjoyed a tea ceremony .\nHe revealed a bald patch, like grandfather Philip, father Charles and uncle .\nFour-day visit will include a trip to the area devastated by Fukushima .\n2011 disaster saw the plant go into nuclear meltdown following a tsunami .\nSome locals have criticised the visit, saying Japanese PM is 'using' prince ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Cadaver dogs are to search the former site of the sister campus of a notorious Florida boy's reform school where pupils were beaten, raped and killed. University of South Florida researchers have found the remains of 51 people buried at Dozier School in Marianna and are now turning their attentions to the Okeechobee School for Boys, with the search to begin in April. When the notorious state-run reform school in Marianna became overcrowded, a second campus in Okeechobee was opened in the late 1950s. The Okeechobee School for Boys (pictured) was built in the late 1950s to cope with the overflow from Dozier School in Marianna - cadaver dogs will begin searching for possible remains in April . Former students Marvin Mike, left, and Joseph Johnson, right, have spoken out about the abuse they suffered and witnessed while attending the Okeechobee School for Boys . Several of the same staff members accused of brutal beatings in Marianna were also transferred to the Okeechobee campus. The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office told WESH.com they plan to bring cadaver dogs to the campus in April in the wake of their findings in Marianna. Some former students from the 1950s and 1960s have for at least a decade accused employees and guards at both schools of physical and sexual abuse. Although records only showed 31 burials at the Marianna school between its opening in 1900 and its 2011 closure, USF researchers found the remains of 24 additional people during a dig in 2013. They are currently working to identify all the remains. Like Marianna, boys were housed at Okeechobee for minor offenses such as petty theft, truancy or running away from home, but many former students claim they were subjected to bloody beatings. Several of the same staff members accused of brutal beatings in Marianna were also transferred to the Okeechobee campus . Although records only showed 31 burials at the Marianna school between its opening in 1900 and its 2011 closure, USF researchers found the remains of 24 additional people during a dig in 2013 . Boy would be taken to a small office called the Adjustment Center where they would be forced to lie face down and be beaten repeatedly with a leather paddle. Former students recall stories of boys being beaten to death and buried behind the school's dairy barn. 'Some of the boys they would just beat, beat, beat, beat until they passed out,' Joseph Johnson told WESH. 'It was known among us that they would kill you. They would literally beat you to death.' He claims he saw a boy being carried out and driven in a station wagon to the back of the school where the next day there was a fresh grave. When he asked a staff member they told him they had buried a cow. Another student, who was on the segregated black side of the school, recalls friends suddenly disappearing and staff members claiming that the boys had run away . 'If they ran away, why hasn't anyone heard from them again?' Marvin Mike told WESH. 'They didn't run away. They was carried away.' He said his friend, Cherry Black, went missing only for his body to be found in a septic tank on campus two weeks later. Staff claimed the boy had tried to run away, hid in the tank, and accidentally drowned in sewage. Mike never believed their story. 'They killed him and put him in there,' Mike said. White metal crosses mark graves at Dozier School for Boys in Marianna: A sister school in Okeechobee will now be searched by cadavar dogs to see if the remains of young boys are buried there ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "University of South Florida researchers who found the remains of 51 people buried at Dozier School in Marianna two years ago .\nThey are now turning their attention to the Okeechobee School for Boys .\nIt opened in the late 1950s as a second campus for Dozier and several of the staff members accused of brutal beatings in Marianna transferred over .\nSeveral former students recall stories of boys being beaten to death and buried behind the school's dairy barn ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The man at the centre of a network that influenced the ISIS executioner identified as 'Jihadi John' was allowed to fly in and out of London to terrorism hot spots unchecked for almost three years. Bilal al-Berjawi passed through UK Border Control at least five times between 2006 and 2009 as he travelled between London and African terror cells. Over that period he was rising to prominence as a senior member of al-Shabaab, the al-Qaeda linked group in Somalia - returning to the UK only to raise funds and to marry. Scroll down for video . Lebanon born Bilal al-Berjawi (right) traveled freely between the UK and terror hubs in East Africa as he rose to prominence with al-Qaeda. He is believed to have radicalised Mohammed Emwazi (left) - revealed earlier today as the masked ISIS executioner Jihadi John - on his return visits to London . It is believed that it was during these return visits to London that al-Berjawi became the driving force behind the radicalisation of 27-year-old Mohammed Emwazi, using his growing stature within the terror group to radicalise homegrown extremists. Emwazi was today named as terror suspect 'Jihadi John', the black cloaked executioner who featured in the beheading videos of British aid workers Alan Henning and David Haines, U.S. journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, Japanese reporter Kenji Goto and Syrian soldiers. According to people who have moved in jihadi circles in west London, Emwazi began to be noticed 'five or six years ago', when al-Berjawi was still flying between the UK and Africa. 'That's when he emerged, so to speak,' said one. Bilal al-Berjawi was killed by a drone strike in Somalia three years ago. Bilal al-Berjawi was killed in a 2012 drone attack . By that point he was a key figure in al-Qaeda's East African operations. Originally from Lebanon, Berjawi first joined militants in Somalia in 2006 and then returned to Britain in 2007 on a fundraising venture. He left again in February 2009 with his friend Mohammed Sakr, who is of Egyptian origin, to travel to Kenya, telling their families they were going on a safari - the same front used by Mohammed Emwazi when he flew to Tanzania in 2009. They aroused the suspicions of the manager of the hotel at which they were staying in Mombasa and when they moved to Nairobi, police raided the premises and they were deported. A laptop found at the premises contained extremist material including encouragement of jihad and instructions on making car bombs. Berjawi married a Somali woman in London, and in October 2009, they decided to slip out of the country again, without telling their families that they were leaving. All three were the subject of a manhunt, accused of crossing into Uganda to plot terrorist attacks that culminated in bomb attacks in Kampala in July 2011 that killed 74 people. Police stand guard near Jihadi John's last known residence in Queens Park, London, after his identity was confirmed as 27-year-old Mohammed Emwazi . Berjawi was said to be a senior figure with al-Qaeda in East Africa, a radical part of the al-Shabaab movement, and was known as one of its most active fighters. He was also responsible for securing weapons and for overseeing the contingent of foreign fighters. In an online obituary published in 2013, al-Shabaab said 'Abu Hafs' had been trained by two top military commanders of al-Qaeda in East Africa, Fazul Abdullah Mohammed and Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan. The government stripped both men of their British passports and they were killed in separate drone attacks in 2012. Court documents relating to Mohammed Emwazi today showed that Emwazi was part of an extremist network linked to al-Shabaab, the BBC reported. MI5 files stated that his name was one of several terror suspects believed to be aiding the Somali terror cell in their provision of funds and equipment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Bilal Berjawi flew in and out of UK to African terror hubs routinely .\nPassed through airport security at least five times in three years .\nExtremist rose to become senior figure with al-Qaeda .\nWas key figure in radicalising Mohammed Emwazi in London .\nEmwazi named as Islamic State executioner 'Jihadi John'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Conservative councillor was photographed as he spent two hours on his mobile phone during a town hall debate on a rise in council tax. Councillor Eric Nicholson played solitaire, checked his bank account and caught up with emails while hiding his Blackberry under the table during the meeting at Kendal County Hall, Cumbria. Cllr Nicholson, a member for Cockermouth North, spoke only to mutter 'hear, hear' in approval of the decision to take a lunch break. Distracted: Eric Nicholson was photographed as he played solitaire, checked his bank account and caught up with emails while hiding his Blackberry under the table during the town hall meeting . He put his phone away after lunch but was seen doodling on the agenda papers during the afternoon session. Cllr Nicholson, who was elected in 1997, admitted after the meeting that he had been playing solitaire, checking his bank account and looking at emails, but insisted he was still 'concentrating'. He said: 'What you've got to understand is I get these papers a week before the meeting. I know them inside out. I don't think it truly affected anything I needed to concentrate on. 'I listened to [the debate] carefully. I'm the type of guy that gets terribly bored and switch off. I can lose my focus. It sounds silly but I'm so used to working at 100mph. I know it gives a bad impression.' The incident is the latest in a string of embarrassments for local councillors, who have been caught playing computer games during important meetings and phoning sex lines on company phones. Cllr Nicholson's actions were criticised a local government watchdog, who described it as an 'insult' to voters. Councillor Nicholson, right, put his phone away after lunch but was seen doodling on the agenda papers during the afternoon session, left. He insisted he was still 'concentrating' throughout the meeting . Steven Atkinson, of Is It Fair Cumbria, said: 'It just shows the seriousness with which [councillors] take the debate. They don't care. 'It's an absolute insult to the people who elected him to put him in that position. 'He should make his apologies and attempt to explain himself to the electorate as I doubt they want a person who's more interested in their mobile phone than the budget - it's appalling. 'No wonder there's such apathy from voters.' Labour Councillor Len Davies, Mayor of Allerdale, added that Cllr Nicholson had 'let down those who had trusted him to act on their behalf'. He said: 'An apology would be appropriate. He's certainly not acting with due diligence. 'To prevent this happening again there must be a clear message that councillors must focus on what's being discussed.' Councillor James Airey, leader of the Conservative Group for Cumbria County Council, said he was 'surprised' by Cllr Nicholson because he had 'helped a lot' in drawing up the budget proposals being discussed. He added that he had seen members from all parties losing concentration during debates. He said: 'Members from all parties were reading newspapers at one point. We have got to sharpen our act up. It was an important debate and people should fully concentrate.' When asked if Cllr Nicholson would be punished, Cllr Airey said: 'I spoke to Eric and he has apologised. 'He was aware of everything that went on in the budget debate and he has promised me that he won’t do any personal work in important council debates again.' It comes two months after Tory MP Nigel Mills admitted having a ‘game or two’ of Candy Crush on his taxpayer-funded iPad during an important meeting in Parliament. Debate: Cllr Nicholson was attending a council tax meeting at Kendal County Hall, Cumbria, pictured . Mr Mills, the MP for Amber Valley in Derbyshire, was supposed to be listening to experts give evidence at a meeting of the Commons Work and Pensions Committee in December. However, he spent much of the two-and-a-half-hour meeting closely studying his iPad and swiping the screen as he tried to complete levels of the popular game. And last month it emerged Robert Bleakley, who has an £11,000 allowance as a representative of Tyldesley in Wigan, Greater Manchester, had run up a £2,500 bill calling sex chatlines. The Independent councillor also used a work computer to watch pornography and did not bother attending a meeting in five months. In September it was discovered Councillor Robert Bleakley, a representative of Tyldesley in Wigan, Greater Manchester, had racked up a £2,400 taxpayer-funded phone bill after sending vile messages and calling premium rate sex lines." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Eric Nicholson was photographed using his mobile phone under the table .\nHe only spoke to mutter 'hear, hear' in approval of decision to take lunch .\nBut Tory councillor insisted he was 'concentrating' while on his Blackberry ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "David Cameron’s promise to curb immigration was shattered yesterday by figures revealing it has hit the highest level on record. Annual net migration – the measure of how many people have come into Britain minus those who have left – has reached nearly 300,000. When he took power in 2010 Mr Cameron pledged to bring this politically sensitive figure below 100,000. A total of 624,000 people migrated to Britain in the 12 months up to last September while 327,000 left. The inflow is up 94,000 on the year before. Last year 300,000 migrants arrived in Britain, with 190,000 of them travelled from outside the EU . Net long-term migration to the UK was estimated to be 298,000 in the year ending September 2014, a major rise on the 210,000 figure a year earlier . The fact that most of the extra migrants – 190,000 of the net inflow of 298,000 – came from countries outside the EU provides further embarrassment for the Prime Minister. Unlike EU citizens, these people have no automatic right to work here and the Government had pledged to slash their numbers. There were increasing numbers of arrivals from the Indian sub-continent and a rise in ‘chain migration’ where existing migrants bring in their relatives. Opposition politicians said Mr Cameron’s immigration policy was ‘in tatters’ and pro-immigration pressure groups said he should instead focus on improving the lives of new arrivals. Labour MP Frank Field said last night: ‘Every set of immigration data reinforces the need to control our borders. ‘How can one expect a country to maintain its common identity and memories when in one year the population change alone was almost one million people – 327,000 leaving and 624,000 arriving. ‘That’s over a one-seventieth change in the entire population. 'At this rate in the next parliament it’ll be the equivalent to the whole of inner London’s population being changed.’ Downing Street described the figures as a ‘disappointment’ but also a reflection of a strong economy. The highest numbers previously recorded were 600,000 in September 2010. When Mr Cameron entered Downing Street in May 2010 net migration was running at 244,000. Net migration from the EU hit 162,000 in the year ending September 2014, up from 130,000 in the previous year . A total of 37,000 Romanian and Bulgarian arrived in the UK, up from 24,000 in the previous 12 months . 'We would like to see net immigration in the tens of thousands rather than the hundreds of thousands.' David Cameron, Jan 2010 . 'Levels of immigration can return to where they were in the 1980s and 90s. Net migration to this country will be in the order of tens of thousands each year. No ifs. No buts. That's a promise we made to the British people.' David Cameron, April 2011 . 'When we made that comment ... we were very clear that was what we wanted to do. It remains the objective towards which the Prime Minister and others are working.' Theresa May, Nov 10 . 'It is, of course, unlikely that we are going to reach the tens of thousands by the end of the Parliament.' Theresa May, Nov 23 . Yesterday’s 298,000 figure has been surpassed only once, in 2005. While eastern European immigration remains steady, the majority of EU migrants now come from Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and France, which all have moribund economies and high youth unemployment. The figures also show that nearly 200,000 Romanians and Bulgarians applied for national insurance numbers to work in the UK in 2014.Yet only 37,000 were registered as arriving in the 12 months to September of that year – suggesting that tens of thousands were here before the lifting of labour restrictions that January. Phoebe Griffith, of the Labour-leaning IPPR think tank, said: ‘In light of these numbers, the Government urgently needs to broaden its focus to the experiences and impact of migrants once they arrive. ‘They need to do more to address the pressures of immigration, including on local authorities, schools, GPs and social cohesion.’ Prime Minister David Cameron promised before the election to cut net immigration in the tens of thousands . But Lord Green of Migration Watch UK, a campaign group which has a record of accurate projections of immigration, said: ‘These figures will be extremely disappointing for the public. The additional pressure on housing and public services is clearly unmanageable. This outcome is a wake-up call to redouble efforts to tackle mass immigration.’ He added: ‘If political leaders are content with net migration of 300,000, they should say so. Otherwise they should pledge to continue with a target and set out policies to achieve it. ‘A problem as serious as this requires serious money. ‘We call on all political parties to double the resources available for immigration control, which now account for only 0.25 per cent of Government expenditure.’ A new poll today showed people are most concerned about the impact of immigration on the NHS and the economy . In an interview with Woman & Home magazine, Mr Cameron defended his policy and blamed the booming British economy for attracting workers from around the world. 'Outside the EU, immigration has come down, thanks to the action we have taken since 2010, for example, closing down 700 bogus colleges. 'But inside the EU, migration has gone up, partly because Britain's economy has been strong and we've been creating 1,000 new jobs a day, which is why I have put forward tough welfare policies that I will secure as part of our renegotiation with the EU. 'There are four parts to it – firstly, if someone comes to the UK from the EU to look for work, they do not get unemployment benefit. 'Secondly, if they have not found work after six months, they will be forced to return home. Thirdly, if they do find work here they will not be able to claim in-work benefits like tax credits or social housing for four years. And fourthly they will no longer be able to send home child benefit to their country of origin.' Mr Cameron has claimed that cutting immigration to the levels seen in the 1980s would mean it would cease to be a major political issue . Mr Cameron had hoped to use his immigration speech last year to announce a cap on the numbers of people who can come to Britain from elsewhere in the EU. But the idea was jettisoned by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who insisted there could be no question of altering freedom of movement rules. Phoebe Griffith, from the IPPR think tank, said: 'These figures confirm that the net migration target has failed. In light of these numbers, the government urgently needs to broaden its focus to the experiences and impact of migrants once they arrive in Britain. 'They need to do more to address the pressures of immigration, including on local authorities, schools, GPs and social cohesion.' No wonder they tried to bury the bad news . ANALYSIS BY JAMES SLACK . Home Secretary Theresa May, pictured, had long-since downgraded the Prime Minister's immigration pledge to 'a comment' Little wonder that officials tried so cynically to bury yesterday’s immigration figures beneath the findings of the Jimmy Savile inquiry. For, no matter how hard the Tories might look, there wasn’t a crumb of comfort to be found for David Cameron. For more than two years, it had been apparent he would miss his 2010 election promise to cut net migration to the ‘tens of thousands’. The lowest total the Government ever achieved was 154,000 in September 2012 and since then it has been rising steadily. Indeed, Theresa May – knowing failure was inevitable – had long since downgraded the Prime Minister’s pledge to a ‘comment’. But the excuse the Tories could always fall back on was that it was all the fault of the EU and free movement directives that Mr Cameron plans to renegotiate, if the Germans will let him. Migration from outside the EU – which they could control – had been cut sharply, ministers insisted. Yesterday that fig leaf was pulled away as the number of incomers rose in every significant category. Immigration for the purposes of study was up from 175,000 to 192,000 in the year to September 2014. The number getting visas for family reunion – including weddings – was up from 66,000 to 90,000. Asylum applications rose by 6 per cent to 24,914. Overall, net migration from outside the EU was 190,000. In other words, if EU migration had not added a single person to the UK population, Mr Cameron would still have missed his ‘tens of thousands’ target by 90,000. It’s hard to think of an election promise being broken more spectacularly. Home Secretary Mrs May did try. Hundreds of bogus colleges were closed down, sham marriages were disrupted and it was made far harder to get a family reunion visa. But the immigration system remains like a balloon: squeeze one route into the UK and a bulge appears elsewhere. Mrs May was also opposed in her reforms every step of the way by the Treasury, the Business Department and the vocal universities sector – all of which are convinced mass immigration is the only route to prosperity." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Prime Minister promised voters to cut net migration: 'No ifs. No buts'\nLatest figures show that in year to September net migration hit 298,000 .\n624,000 people arrived in the UK, but only 327,000 left during the year .\nImmigration from the EU at a record high as it hits 251,000 in a year .\nHas vowed to continue with target despite inability to control numbers .\nMinisters accused of trying to bury bad news by releasing Savile reports ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Posing for the camera before her school prom, Corah-Beth Slaney is the picture of a pretty, fresh-faced English rose. But just one month later, the 16-year-old's body had been ravaged by a deadly condition - and doctors have now warned she has just months to live. In the space of a few weeks, the glamorous teenager became unable to walk, feed or wash herself. She has since been diagnosed with mitochondrial disease - a life limiting disease that prevents the body from producing energy for vital organs and muscles. And since the prom night, Corah's devastated parents have watched helplessly as the disease has taken over her body. Corah-Beth Slaney posing for the camera before going to her school prom. But just one month later, the 16-year-old was battling a deadly condition that had ravaged her body - and now has just months to live . Her parents watched in horror as within the space of a few weeks, the glamorous teenager became unable to walk, feed or wash herself . Her mother, Lisa, 43, said: 'After her prom night, Corah's health rapidly declined - and she's now unable to walk, feed or wash herself. 'Mitochondrial disease has devastated our lives and it's so rare that there's not much information about it. 'Doctors have warned us that Corah has months to live rather than years and we're just trying to make the most out of our time left as a family. 'It was heart-breaking to hear that our little girl had such an awful, terminal disease.' For her parents, the picture of Corah at the prom is a 'precious', yet tragic reminder of the daughter they have lost. Mrs Slaney said: 'Corah's prom night is something we will treasure forever, it reminds us of the happy times we've shared. 'But despite her diagnosis she has never stopped smiling and still manages to try and sing when she's feeling well enough.' 'She is my only daughter as I have two older sons which makes this even harder for us to take.' 'Her condition means we are living on a timebomb we don't know how long we have left as a family. Corah, with her mother Lisa, has since been diagnosed with mitochondrial disease - a life limiting condition that prevents the body from producing energy for vital organs and muscles . For her parents Lisa and Carl, the picture of Corah at the prom is a 'precious', yet tragic reminder of the daughter they have lost. Her mother said: 'Mitochondrial disease has devastated our lives' What are mitochondria? In every cell in the body, mitochondria are responsible for producing energy (called ATP) that the cell needs to function. Cells make up tissues and organs in our bodies, for example the heart and liver. They are like power stations in our bodies, supplying the energy every cell needs to function. If our cells do not have energy, then the tissues or body organs that the cells are made up of do not work properly. One analogy is that if power stations do not produce enough energy for the country, there will be areas of blackout, where parts of the country cannot function. What is mitochondrial Disease? When a person has mitochondrial Disease the Mitochondria in the cells are not producing enough energy for the cell. Sometimes they do not work at all, and sometimes they are just not very efficient. If a cell does not get enough energy (ATP) it cannot function properly. There is a huge variety in the symptoms and severity of mitochondrial disease. It depends on how many cells are affected, and where they are in the body - so every person with mitochondrial disease is affected differently. Each individual affected will have a different combination of mitochondria that are working and not working within each cell. However, there are times when particular body systems are affected in a recognisable pattern and these have particular names, for example Alpers, Leigh’s disease, MELAS and MERRF. The commonest parts of the body affected are those that have the highest energy demands; brain, muscle, liver, heart and kidney. If a lot of mitochondria in the body are affected in the important body organs, like the brain, mitochondrial disease can be very serious. The symptoms of mitochondrial disease are usually progressive in body systems where the cells have a high demand for energy, such as brain cells. Source: The Lily Foundation . 'Corah's mind works perfectly fine so it's such a shame that at 16-years-old she relies on me to wash and dress her. 'We are just trying to make sure she has the best quality of life while she's still with us.' Doctors were at first baffled by Corah's symptoms but just one month later her parents were told the devastating news. The teenager's health had been fine until she was 12 years old. But in 2011, she developed diabetes and needed insulin with every meal. She then started suffering from seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy. Her mother said: 'Corah's life had suddenly changed overnight and now her father and I had to help manage her health. 'That was devastating enough, but when her seizures started getting worse, we knew something wasn't adding up.' 'But it took years of hospital appointments before we got an accurate diagnosis - and the medication she was on failed to stop her having fits.' In June 2014, Corah, from Nottingham, was due to undergo life-changing brain surgery to help control her seizures. In preparation, Corah needed to be taken off all medication for this to be carried out - something that led to massive, uncontrollable fits. Mrs Slaney added: 'It wasn't until a specialist suggested that Corah may have mitochondrial disease that I had ever heard of it. 'A muscle biopsy was taken and it was then confirmed that Corah had this horrible disease.' The teenager's parents are now desperate to raise as much awareness as possible for the condition that will kill their daughter. They are currently waiting to go to Great Ormond Street to talk with consultants about the best drugs available to help her. Mrs Slaney said: said: 'Corah took a massive turn for the worst in December, she suffered a huge seizure and we all thought she was going to die.' Mitochondrial disease causes extreme tiredness, as well as involuntary movements. The seizures have left Corah with muscle weakness and she is now wheelchair bound. Corah's mother is now her full-time carer. She said: 'Corah's mind works perfectly fine so it's such a shame that at 16, she relies on me to wash and dress her' Desperate to spend as much time with her daughter as possible, her mother had taken up the role of Corah's full time carer. 'We're trying to get Corah to feed herself again, which would be amazing. But we don't know what's going to happen, so we just take each day as it comes.' Since Corah's diagnosis, the family have been doing all they can to keep her spirits up. Mrs Slaney added: 'Corah recently met Jessie J which really helped lift her spirits, she loves singing so it was fantastic for her to meet her idol. 'We're in the process of trying to get as many people as possible to send Corah video messages to cheer her up, she loves Keith Lemon.' Despite the family struggling to cope with Corah's shocking diagnosis, they are sharing her story in the hope of some way improving the lives of others with the terminal condition. The family has spoken out to try and raise awareness of the cruel condition that has wrecked Cora's life . Mrs Slaney said: 'Corah is constantly deteriorating and now that she can't do anything for herself. We are on the waiting list to get a wet room in our house. 'Originally the council placed Corah at the bottom of a two-year waiting list, but thanks to our supporters we are now at the top of that list. 'But unfortunately no funding will be available until April and even then, the work is likely to exceed the maximum grants available.' So the family have set up a fundraising page for Corah in a bid to raise the vital funds for her wet room and downstairs bedroom. Mrs Slaney added: 'I want to ensure Corah has the best quality of life possible and having her own downstairs area at home would greatly improve that. 'In just over two weeks we've raised over £7,000.' To help the family with their fundraising, visit: www.gofundme.com/SingASong4Corah . The family have pledged that any surplus funds will be donate to The Lily Foundation, which helps research into mitochondrial disease and other metabolic disorders. To find out more, visit: The Lily Foundation." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Weeks after the photo, Corah-Beth Slaney became seriously unwell .\nGlamorous teenager became unable to walk, feed or wash herself .\nHas mitochondrial disease, which stops body producing energy .\nDoctors have warned her devastated family she has just months to live ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "When Honey-Rae Phillips was born with a giant strawberry birthmark, her mother and father wanted to show she was just like everyone else. But their act of devotion has gone beyond even the most caring parents' wildest dreams. Tanya and Adam Phillips each adorned their legs with mammoth tattoos, mimicking perfectly the blemishes which run up the right side of their 18-month-old daughter's body. Devotion: Honey-Rae Phillips (centre) was born with a harmless but disfiguring strawberry birthmark - so to show she is just like everyone else, her parents have each had tattoos of the same blotches (left and right) Supportive: Father Adam Phillips and his wife Tanya constantly tell Honey-Rae (left) that she is beautiful . The proud couple, from Grimsby, Lincolnshire, were in tears when they first saw Honey-Rae after she was born in 2013. Although her strawberry birthmark is completely harmless, they were afraid the skin blotches - which affect one in ten children - could harm Honey-Rae's self-confidence when she grew up. When her daughter was barely a year old, Mrs Phillips was horrified to discover pensioners pointing at her and whispering next to a shop till. So for Christmas she paid for the two-and-a-half-hour, £80 procedure on her husband's leg - with plasterer Mr Phillips repaying the favour ahead of her 40th birthday this week. Mark: Mrs Phillips already had a tattoo on her right leg, but has added to what she had before . Mrs Phillips said: ‘Most people might think it’s very extreme but to us it was the natural thing to do to ensure our daughter never felt different or alone in the world.’ Recounting the moment she first saw her daughter's birthmark, the proud mother said ‘She struggled to breathe when she was first born and was rushed to the special care unit. When I went to see her she was just lying in a little incubator and that’s when I saw it. 'It broke my heart. I just sobbed and sobbed knowing my baby was going to permanently marked for the rest of her life. ‘Like any mum I didn’t want her to be different. I wanted her to be exactly the same as every other healthy child. And as much as the birthmark isn’t dangerous, I knew it could have a huge impact on the rest of her life. ‘Although in our eyes she was perfect, I knew other people would cruelly point and stare at her. For the first few months of her life, whenever we went out, I made sure her legs were covered up. I couldn’t cope with stranger’s curious glances or whispering comments.’ ‘I didn’t want sympathy or pity or people feeling sorry for Honey-Rae. Adam and I decided straight away that we wanted Honey-Rae to feel special, that her birthmark was something to feel proud of and not embarrassed by. 'From the moment she was born, we told Honey-Rae she was beautiful and constantly covered her in kisses.' But when she noticed an elderly couple 'whispering and staring' at her daughter, Mrs Phillips was 'distraught' and decided she had to take action. 'It was the first time I had taken her out without covering her up and it confirmed all my worries and fears,' she said. 'People are cruel without even realising. And I knew if adults could be that insensitive, then kids at school would also be unintentionally mean. ‘We had talked about having duplicate tattoos done for a little while but that day my mind was made up. We knew we had to do something to ensure Honey-Rae grew up knowing she was very much loved.’ Mark: Honey-Rae's birthmark, pictured, is harmless but caused strangers to whisper at a shop checkout . She added: ‘It was incredibly painful, especially as I had a flower to cover some old star tattoos, but it was worth every second of the pain. ‘When the swelling went down, I showed Honey-Rae, and she gently touched it and smiled as she said “Match”, pointing to her own leg. ‘If I’d have needed any reassurance that I’d made the right decision that was it. ‘She now constantly touches mine and Adam’s tattoos then her own birthmark and giggles - I couldn’t be happier. ‘Some people will says it odd and think what we’ve done is quite extreme, but in our eyes all we have done is ensure Honey-Rae never feels different. Mummy and Daddy now have the same permanent markings as she does.’ Condition: Known medically as haemangiomas, strawberry birthmarks are an abnormal cluster of blood vessels just under the skin. They affect one in ten babies but most of the time they are completely harmless . The couple already had tattoos on their legs, but none as extreme as the imitation birthmarks. Known medically as haemangiomas, strawberry birthmarks are an abnormal cluster of blood vessels just under the skin which can vary hugely in size. They get their name from their appearance, which can mimic the pattern and colouring of the summer fruit. Most are harmless and do not need to be treated, with some types fading over time while others stay on the skin permanently. Occasionally birthmarks need to be treated if they develop into ulcers or block the airways, but other people have them removed for cosmetic reasons. Many can be removed with medicines, while others require laser treatment or even plastic surgery, according to the NHS." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Honey-Rae Phillips was born with harmless but disfiguring birthmark .\nMother Tanya realised neighbours were pointing at it out in Grimsby .\nShe and husband Adam wanted to show Honey-Rae she was normal .\nSo they each had £80 procedure - and 'beautiful' daughter is delighted ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Booted: UMass Amherst doctoral student Zahra Khalkhali was unceremoniously kicked out of her school and stripped of her visa . Behind UMass-Amherst's infamous ban on Iranian students studying at the university is a 31-year-old doctoral student from outside Tehran whose experience sparked the entire controversy. Zahra Khalkhali was a second year PhD student whose research on fuel cells concerned university officials enough to drop her from the university late last year along with their sponsorship of her visa while she was visiting her home country. While Khalkhali languished in Iran with little explanation and no one willing to help her, UMass-Amherst rewrote its policies concerning Iranian students. Officials said the change was made to better conform to a 2012 federal law that makes Iranian citizens who are seeking degrees to prepare them for work in their country's energy sector ineligible for visas. 'I was very shocked and heartbroken,' Khalkhali told NBC News in a phone interview from Iran. Before this year's chain of events, Khalkhali was a student in the highly regarded university's Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department. She was in her second year of study into fuel cells used to produce clean energy when she unceremoniously got the boot. 'They were all aware of my research,' she says of her administrators and colleagues. 'The university was aware what my PhD thesis was about.' Nonetheless, she says she could find no one to vouch for her as she attempted to return to the country. So, hoping to convince the university in person, she flew to New York. On January 14, NBC reports, Khalkhali was stopped at a New York airport, cuffed and held overnight before being shipped back to Iran. Later in January, she would petition UMass to reconsider. Instead, the school hardened its policies regarding Iranian students. Upon trying to return to the U.S. following a trip home to Iran, officials saw that Khalkhali's research at the university's Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department involved energy production. The school feared ran counter to a 2012 federal law barring Iranian nationals in pursuit of degrees that could train them to work in their country's energy sector from getting visas . On February 6, the school officially banned Iranians from studying many hard science fields, some of which weren't even specified by the 2012 federal law. At the time, the school claimed the policy change stemmed from 'an inquiry from a student.' An outcry soon ensued from within Amherst and without as critics called foul on what they claimed were draconian new policies. Then, on February 18, the school turned heel, deciding to reverse its decision to ban Iranian nationals from admission to certain graduate programs after consulting further with the State Department and private attorneys. 'We have always believed that excluding students from admission conflicts with our institutional values and principles. It is now clear, after further consultation and deliberation, that we can adopt a less restrictive policy,' said Michael Malone, vice chancellor for research and engagement. The university said it will develop individualized study plans based on a student's projected coursework to meet the requirements of federal sanctions law. Khalkhali, meanwhile, remains in limbo in Iran. However, UMass Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy said in a statement to NBC on Tuesday: . 'The student did not do anything wrong, and we regret that she endured a difficult and trying period at the airport. 'We are exploring how we might help her continue her education, and if we can identify an alternative line of study that fulfills the requirements of federal law.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Zahra Khalkhali is a 31-year-old Iranian national whose doctoral research on fuel cells got her booted from UMass .\nKhalkhali was banned from returning to the US early this year after UMass dropped its sponsorship of her visa while she was visiting home .\nAfter dropping her, UMass rewrote its policies to protect the school from a 2012 law banning Iranians from training for careers in Iran's energy sector .\nThe school has since turned heel on its policy, but Khalkhali remains stuck in Iran ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Every mobile phone user in Pakistan is being ordered to have their fingerpints taken as part of the country's tough new anti-terror laws. Every citizen who wants to use a device must make sure their name, phone number and finger prints are on record in order to keep their SIM card. Since the new measure was announced earlier this year, Pakistanis have been lining up at mobile phone stores and in front of vans and kiosks to have their fingerprints scanned so their identities can be verified, meaning they can keep their phones. People line up in front of a street trader in Islamabad to have their SIM cards verified by giving their fingerprints . The measures are meant to tighten control of mobile phones and stop them being used in terror attacks following a Taliban massacre at a school in Peshawar two months ago, which left 150 dead. For user to keep their phones, they have to go to a kiosk and show their ID while having their fingerprints scanned. If the fingerprint matches up with one on a government database, they are allowed to keep their SIM card. If not, their service is cut off. Last year, the Pakistani government introduced biometric machines designed to check users' identities - making the check mandatory for anyone who wants to get a new SIM card. But in the wake of the Peshawar attack, they're now checking all users, regardless of when they got their SIM card, to make sure those who have been issued with one, are actually the ones using it. The measures are meant to tighten control of mobile phones and stop them being used in terror attacks in the country . The project has been portrayed as a way to curb the use of cellphones by militants and criminals in planning or carrying out attacks. In explaining the measure, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan told lawmakers earlier this month that he was sure the terrorists 'will lose a big weapon.' A police official investigating the Peshawar attack said at least two of the SIM cards recovered from the scene were issued under the names of two residents of Punjab province and the pair later told authorities their names were misused. There are about 103 million SIM card holders in Pakistan and the goal is to re-check everyone by April 13, said a spokesman for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Pakistan's five cellular companies worked with the PTA to install fingerprint scanning devices around the country, and already about 60 million SIM cards have been verified and seven million blocked. Every citizen in Pakistan who wants to use a device must make sure their name, phone number and finger prints are on record in order to keep their SIM card . Mobile phone companies have launched advertising campaigns and sent mobile vans around the country to win the people over. Their websites warn SIM card holders of impending cut off dates. And while some Pakistanis are frazzled at the added bureaucracy, others agree the measure could help curb illegal cellphone usage. Hussain Khan who had to wait for 40 minutes at a cellphone company office in Islamabad said: 'Those who have some bad intentions and are misusing cellphones will not turn up for this verification. They know how to get their way. But Badshah Hussain, a 38-year-old vegetable vendor, was a bit more upbeat saying: 'This will not only help curb crime and terrorism but also protect people from ... problems and troubles.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mobile phone owners have to record their name, number and fingerprints .\nChecks must be carried out in order for phone users to keep their SIM card .\nIf their identities cannot be verified, their mobile phone service is cut off .\nMeasure comes in wake of the Peshawar attack on a school in December .\nThe Taliban massacre left 150 dead with most of the victims children .\nMobile phones obtained using fake names were used by militants during the attack ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The images of European cities left smouldering and in ruins at the end of the Second World War have been starkly echoed in new pictures revealing wholesale devastation across eastern Ukraine. Heavily shelled tower blocks, abandoned hotels and airplane noses that look to have dropped from the sky are among the sights depicting the destruction in Donetsk, which in parts equals that seen after the Second World War in cities such as Stalingrad and Dresden. It comes as heavy weaponry was today towed away from the front line at the village of Paraskoviyvka, north of the government stronghold of Artemivsk, in a move that signified a France and Germany-brokered ceasefire may be beginning to take hold 11 days after it was agreed. Scroll down for video . Destroyed: A shell of a car lies among dead trees in front of heavily shelled tower blocks in Donetsk . Ruins: A heavily damaged hotel stands in ruins near to Donetsk airport in Donetsk, Ukraine . Crushed: A tank can be seen among the shattered buildings in the industrial city of Donetsk that was at the centre of the fighting . A direction sign at Donetsk airport is left riddled with bullet holes, while huge blast craters can be seen on a nearby building . On guard: A separatist soldier stands close to a ruined hotel in Donetsk as weapons were moved away from the front line . A partially collapsed building sits amid the barren landscape after the area surrounding the airport was left ravaged by months of shelling . The move to withdrawn heavy weaponry was Kiev's most direct step to acknowledge that the ceasefire was finally holding, a week after suffering one of the worst defeats of the war at the hands of rebels who initially ignored the ceasefire to launch a major advance. The pro-Russian rebels, who committed to the truce after their successful offensive, have been pulling back heavy weapons for two days, but Kiev had until now held back from implementing the withdrawal, arguing that fighting had not yet ceased. However, the army today reported no combat fatalities at the front for a second straight day - the first time no troops have been killed since long before the French and German-brokered truce was meant to take effect. The withdrawal of artillery is 'point two' of the peace agreement reached in the Belarus capital Minsk, so it amounts to an acknowledgement that 'point one' - the ceasefire itself - is being observed. 'Today Ukraine has begun the withdrawal of 100 millimetre guns from the line of confrontation,' the military said in a statement, saying the step would be monitored by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. It said it reserved the right to alter the schedule of withdrawal 'in the event of any attempted offensive'. Barren trees and a bullet ridden stop sign are all that is left standing in a section of Donetsk airport . A partially destroyed church remains standing despite the obvious damage it has received during months of warfare . One of the main buildings of Donetsk airport is left in ruins after troops withdraw from the bitterly disputed area . Ukrainian troops and rebel forces both began withdrawing artillery from the frontline today in a sign the peace plan may be taking hold. Pictured is the battle worn Donetsk airport . The roof of this abandoned administrative building in Donetsk was completley destroyed during the heavy bombing . A gutted bus sits in the middle of the road between the towns of Debaltseve and Artyomovsk in eastern Ukraine . A part of the airport passengers once used to board flights is left a wreck, with only the frame of the building remaining upright . A rebel soldier wanders through part of Donetsk airport as artillery began withdrawing from the area . A rebel walks through the remains of the airport amid reports both sides have begun withdrawing artillery from the frontline . Rebel soldiers force Ukrainian prisoners of war to search through the wreckage of Donetsk airport to remove dead bodies and weaponry . The airport has been left in ruins, with collapsed roofs and walls burying soldiers after months of shelling and fighting . Witnesses in rebel-held Donetsk said they had heard no artillery in the night although the occasional distant blast or gunshot could be heard during the day. Rebels brought Ukrainian war prisoners to the ruins of the airport on the north of the town to recover the dead bodies of their fellow Ukrainian troops, left buried in the wreckage since the terminal was captured in January. Rebels also carried out controlled explosions to blast holes through walls inside the ruined terminal and sent the prisoners down a ladder where the floor had collapsed. Three dead bodies still lay at the site out of five that had been recovered from the debris yesterday. Prisoners said they were searching for three more they believed were still buried. The commander of the separatist 'Sparta' battalion, going by the nom de guerre 'Motorola', said the prisoners had been assigned the task because 'it's not our job to recover dead bodies, it's our job to make them. 'They take their comrades out to return them to their mums and dads. Did they think we would feed them for free?' Airplane noses sit partially damaged near Donetsk airport. The site has been one of the most heavily fought over pieces of land . Damage: A commercial aircraft lies destroyed at the region's airport, which came under heavy bombardment during months of fighting . Bullet-ridden: A destroyed commercial airplanes sit scattered at the airport, revealing the extent of damage caused by months of fighting . Shells: Burnt out vehicles lie strewn next to a destroyed building in Pisky village, in the eastern Donetsk region . Obliterated: An armed soldier of the separatist self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic army stands inside the damaged Donetsk airport . Rubble: A pro-Russian rebel stands guard while Ukrainian prisoners of war are forced to search through the wreckage . A flimsy building remains standing but covered in shelling damage and bullet holes amid the rubble of Donetsk . The twisted remains of a tank lie near Donetsk airport. On the left is its base, while metres to the right sits the turret . The battle of Stalingrad (pictured), which took place during the Second World War, was a prolonged and entrenched battle which left much of the Russian city in ruins . Donetsk airport has been a totemic battlefield for both sides. Ukrainian troops had held out there for months until the rebels assaulted it after abandoning a previous ceasefire agreed in September. The separatist rebels initially ignored the new truce last week to launch an advance that led to one of the biggest battles of a war that has killed more than 5,600 people. But since capturing the strategic town of Debaltseve, where the rebels said the truce did not apply, they have taken pains to emphasise that they now intend to abide by it. Western countries denounced the rebels and their presumed sponsor, Russian President Vladimir Putin, for advancing on Debaltseve after the truce was meant to take effect. But they have since held out hope that the ceasefire will now hold, with the rebels having achieved that objective. In the days after its troops were driven from Debaltseve, Kiev maintained that it believed the rebels were reinforcing for another advance, particularly expressing fear for the city of Mariupol, a port of 500,000 people. Western countries have threatened to impose new economic sanctions on Moscow if the rebels advance further into territory the Kremlin calls 'New Russia'. Moscow, which denies aiding its sympathisers in Ukraine, said today the threats of more sanctions were cover for Western efforts to undermine the truce. 'It's an attempt to... distract attention from the necessity to fulfil the conditions of the Minsk agreements,' Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. Vladimir Putin . and his Cypriot counterpart Nicos Anastasiades signed an . agreement to give Russian military ships access to . Cypriot ports. Ties between Russia and the West have plummeted in the wake . of the Ukraine crisis, but Putin said the ships allowed to dock . at Cypriot ports would mostly be used in international . anti-terrorism and piracy efforts. 'I don't think this should worry anyone,' he said. Cyprus, which is heavily dependent on Russian investment, . played down Wednesday's deal, saying Russian ships had always . had access to its ports. A government source said it was simply . the first time access had been spelled out in a separate accord. Russia has sought to forge stronger ties with individual . members of the European Union, including Cyprus, Hungary and . Greece, after the 28-nation bloc, along with the United States, . imposed cumulative sanctions on Moscow for its role in Ukraine. Officials in Brussels fear this policy is aimed at weakening . EU resolve and preventing a further tightening of sanctions. Moving away: Members of the Ukrainian armed forces ride armoured personnel carriers as they pull back from Debaltseve region, near Artemivsk . A rebel soldier makes his way through the debris which litters the ground of Donetsk airport . A pro-Russian rebel smokes a cigarette while making his way through the ruins of Donetsk airport, which has been left completely destroyed . Ukrainian prisoners of war are lined up by rebels before they are ordered to begin sifting through the rubble . Withdrawal: Pro-Russian rebels move tanks and heavy weaponry away from the front line of fighting in accordance with the Minsk II agreement . A pro-Russian rebel stands guard while Ukrainian prisoners of war are forced to search through the wreckage for weaponry and dead bodies of comrades . Pro-Russia rebels are pictured moving tanks and heavy artillery away from the frontline as agreed upon in the recent ceasefire . A rebel soldier looks on from the comfort of his tank after it appeared the France and Germany-brokered ceasefire today began to take hold . A rebel brandishes his assault rifle while tanks withdraw in the distance. The withdrawal of heavy weaponry constitutes the second phase of the peace agreement . A tank travels along a road near Olenivka village, Donetsk, after rebels appeared to adhere to the ceasefire following their defiance of the peace plan when they launched an attack on Kiev troops a week ago . Ukrainian soldiers also started withdrawing heavy weapons. Pictured are a group of soldiers riding an armoured personnel carrier as it tows a cannon away from the frontline . Ukrainian heavy artillery is withdrawn as officials claim 100 millimetre guns are being removed from the line of confrontation ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The devastation left across eastern Ukraine echoes that seen in European cities at the end of the Second World War .\nDonetsk airport and its surrounding regions are abandoned with only partially destroyed buildings left standing .\nNew pictures reveal the airport, once used as a hub for Euro 2012, is a scene of wholesale devastation .\nUkrainian troops have towed artillery away from the conflict's front line in a sign the ceasefire is finally holding .\nBoth the Government troops and rebels have reported no combat fatalities at the frontl ine for a second straight day .\nThe artillery withdrawal is 'point two' of the France and Germany-brokered peace deal agreed upon 11 days ago ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Benedict Cumberbatch wrote a heartfelt letter to the family of a 14-year-old Sherlock fan, apologising for missing her funeral because he was 'filming the show she loved'. The 38-year-old actor wrote the open letter to the parents of Eve Shepherd, sending his 'deepest sympathies' and explaining why he could not attend. The touching letter, signed off 'God rest her soul', was read out during the teenager's funeral, where mourners donned deerstalker hats - often worn by fictional detective Sherlock Holmes - to mark Eve's love of the BBC programme. 'Deepest sympathies': Benedict Cumberbatch (pictured left as Sherlock Holmes) wrote a letter to the parents of 14-year-old Sherlock fan Eve Shepherd (right), apologising for not attending her funeral . Mourners, including Eve's parents Mark and Jane, wore deerstalker hats (pictured) to Eve's funeral and left the church listening to the Sherlock Holmes theme tune . The congregation also left the church listening to the Sherlock Holmes theme tune. The letter read: 'I send my deepest sympathies to Eve's family. To lose someone so young who fought for her health all her life must be beyond endurance. 'I hope they can take solace from the fact that she was clearly much loved and her support of our show is hugely appreciated and shall be remembered. 'I wish I could be there but sadly am filming the show she loved. God rest her soul. With all my love and sympathies, Benedict xxx'. Eve, from Padgate, Cheshire, died earlier this month after having breathing difficulties. She had been born prematurely at just 28 weeks and medics believed she would not survive any longer than 24 hours. But she defied the odds, undergoing 200 operations during her short life and having to have a tracheotomy tube to help her breathe. The letter read: 'I send my deepest sympathies to Eve's family. To lose someone so young who fought for her health all her life must be beyond endurance' Eve's parents said their daughter had been a huge fan of the show for many years and that she would be 'giggling her head off' at the thought of Cumberbatch taking the time to write to her . Eve's parents said their daughter had been a huge fan of the show for many years and that she would be 'giggling her head off' at the thought of Cumberbatch taking the time to write to her. Her father Mark, 47, said: 'Eve would find this funny as she was a big TV and film fan. She would be giggling her head off at the thought she was in the newspaper. 'But she would be so happy about the letter from Benedict - she was a huge fan.' I send my deepest sympathies to Eve's family. To lose someone so young who fought for her health all her life must be beyond endurance. I hope they can take solace from the fact that she was clearly much loved and her support of our show is hugely appreciated and shall be remembered. I wish I could be there but sadly am filming the show she loved. God rest her soul. With all my love and sympathies, Benedict xxx. Her 46-year-old mother Jane, a full-time carer for Eve, described her daughter as 'unforgettable' and a self-confessed geek who dreamed of one day working in the media. She said: 'She was individual. She did Eve's things and it didn't matter what you said to her she would still do Eve's things. 'She knew her own mind and it's a shame more kids don't feel strong enough and comfortable enough to be like Eve in that way.' She added that the service had been a celebration of Eve's short life and had included songs Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran, Blame It on Me by George Ezra, It's a Beautiful Day by Michael Bublé and Take me to Church by Hozier. Hundreds attended the funeral, forcing church wardens to open the adjoining hall. Her friend Danny Moores also made wristbands to raise money for Great Ormond Street, which dozens of mourners wore to the church. On each wristband it read 'Eve - Gone but not forgotten'. Last year, Eve was able to have her tracheotomy tube removed for the first time. Hundreds attended the funeral with church wardens forced to open the adjoining hall to accommodate everyone who came to pay their respects . Eve, from Padgate, Cheshire, died earlier this month after having breathing difficulties. She was born prematurely at just 28 weeks (pictured) and medics believed she would not survive any longer than 24 hours . Mr Shepherd said it had been a 'momentous occasion' but they knew it would not be 'a straight road.' He said: 'It was always going to be one step forward two steps back but she always kept going.' Speaking about her birth, she said: 'The doctors kept her alive which was a miracle. 'If we are being honest they thought she was only going to live a day but she never gave up and we never gave up.' The family requested no flowers but asked that donations were instead made to the Peter Pan ward at Great Ormond Street, Alder Hey Bereavement team and Warrington Animal Welfare." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "38-year-old actor sent the letter to parents of Eve Shepherd, from Cheshire .\nSending 'deepest sympathies', he wrote: 'Her support shall be remembered'\nMourners wore deerstalker hats and Sherlock theme tune played in church .\nHer parents said Eve would be 'laughing her head off' at the touching letter .\n'Unforgettable' teenager died this month after having breathing difficulties ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A grandmother who complained of neck pain after a fall died after medics repeatedly failed to take her to hospital - instead telling her to take paracetamol. Ruby Rice, 89, of North Walsham, Norfolk, did in fact have a broken neck - and died after becoming paralysed from the neck down as a result of the fall. Her devastated son Paul, 55, said paramedics and her GP were called several times but she was simply told to 'take paracetamol'. She was not taken to hospital for X-rays until November 19th - about three weeks after the fall which caused the fracture to her neck. Ruby Rice, 89, died after becoming paralysed from the neck down as a result of the fall . Mr Rice wants a review into procedures and policies around when a patient should be transported to hospital for further assessment, and has written to the Care Quality Commission health watchdog. East of England Ambulance Service and Mrs Rice's GP surgery have offered their sympathies and encouraged her family to contact them to discuss concerns. Mr Rice said: 'I am not apportioning blame to the crews. I am concerned about policy. 'My mother had osteoporosis and brittle bones - they should have acted.' The ambulance service was first called on November 13 when Mrs Rice fell in the hallway of her home. The medical report stated the slip caused 'slight' discomfort to her neck and no injury was discovered. The next day, a GP visited her at home, having been contacted about Mrs Rice's neck pain. On November 15, she suffered yet another fall, yet the according to her medical report 'no new injuries' were reported, although her neck was still 'painful'. The following day, she was referred back to her GP for a medical review and took paracetamol for her neck pain. On November 19th, following yet another fall in her kitchen, she was finally taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital where she was diagnosed with a broken pelvis and an 'historic break' to her neck. After a long stay in hospital, she was discharged to a care home in North Walsham, but became paralysed from the neck down. She died on February 3rd. On November 19th, following yet another fall in her kitchen, she was finally taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (pictured) where she was diagnosed with a broken pelvis and a 'historic break' to her neck . Her son said: 'It is possible that my mother's neck condition would have been discovered earlier had she been taken for further assessment during one of these earlier attendances.' Her surgery, Paston Surgery in North Walsham, offered sympathies but said it was 'inappropriate to comment further due to patient confidentiality'. In a statement, the East of England Ambulance Service said: 'Our sympathies are with Mrs Rice's family at this time. 'We were called to Mrs Rice a number of times in 2014 and our crews made referrals to other community healthcare including GPs and social services. 'Our last call to Mrs Rice was on November 20 when we took her into hospital. 'If Mrs Rice's family would like to speak to us about her treatment and care last year, we would be happy to do this.' Joan Skeggs, assistant director of quality and safety at NHS England (East) said: 'We would like to offer our sincere sympathies to Mrs Rice’s family, at what must be an extremely difficult time for them. 'We have not received a formal complaint regarding Mrs Rice’s care. 'We take complaints about the services we commission very seriously and would be happy to speak to Mrs Rice’s family about the care and treatment that she received from her GP practice.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ruby Rice, 89, had neck pain after a fall and doctors advised painkillers .\nShe fell again weeks later and was rushed to hospital with a broken pelvis .\nDoctors discovered she had an undiagnosed broken neck from the first fall .\nLeft her paralysed from the neck down and she died after being discharged .\nHer son says had she been taken to hospital initially she might have lived .\nHe has complained to the health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The BBC’s reporting of the Falklands War was considered so ‘treacherous’ by senior Tories that the Corporation only narrowly escaped a Government takeover, an official history reveals. Margaret Thatcher’s right hand man, Willie Whitelaw, was under huge pressure to invoke emergency protocols normally reserved for a nuclear attack against Britain in 1982. This would have allowed the Government to take charge of what was being broadcast about the Falklands conflict to protect Britain’s national interests and the morale of the country and the troops. Margaret Thatcher, pictured, was so outraged by the BBC's coverage of the Falklands War, she wanted to use emergency powers to take the corporation under the Government's control according to an official history . Mrs Thatcher, right, wanted her right-hand-man Willie Whitelaw, left, to move against the BBC . In a history of the BBC, published today, it emerges that Mrs Thatcher was incandescent with the BBC for apparently questioning support for the war and even refusing to call soldiers ‘our boys’. Inside Downing Street, there was particular fury at a May 1982 edition of Panorama which gave a platform to the war’s critics at Westminster and implied that senior military figures also had reservations about it. The Prime Minister, who had staked he political reputation on reclaiming the islands from Argentina, believed that – during the crucial second month of the conflict - the BBC had ‘exaggerated the case of a few dissidents. Her view, according to official historian Jean Seaton of the University of Westminster, was that it had let down ‘the Army, the country and her’. Her husband, Denis, later remarked: ‘I will never forget it. How could the bloody BBC question the integrity of the military? I was livid with rage and have hated them since that day.’ In response to the Panorama programme, the BBC’s soon-to-be director general, Alasdair Milne, and chairman Lord Howard were summoned to appear before a meeting of the Tory MPs’ Media Committee. The meeting was called by Home Secretary Mr Whitelaw, whose department was then in charge of overseeing the BBC, to allow Tory MPs to vent their fury. The book says: ‘Whitelaw wanted to ‘let them get it off their chests’. Whitelaw was under immense pressure, however, to use the power that Government’s possessed under the Corporation’s Charter to take it over and to direct what it broadcast. ‘These powers existed to cover the transition to war in a nuclear attack. ‘Whitelaw saw the blood-letting as a last-ditch attempt to protect the BBC from something far worse: government control.’ The BBC refused to refer to British forces heading to the Falklands as 'our boys' which angered Mrs Thatcher . During the meeting, MPs were so furious that one accused the BBC of being ‘obsequious’ to Argentina. In a separate row, Mrs Thatcher also accused the Corporation of ‘treacherously’ calling the troops ‘the British troops’ on Newsnight, rather than ‘us’ or ‘our’. The book, titled Pinkoes and Traitors, reveals this decision was based on official BBC guidelines, which went to everyone at the Corporation. The startling claims are contained withing a new book on the BBC between 1974-1987 . Underlined, this edict stated: ‘NOT OUR TROOPS’. It went on: We should try to avoid using ‘our’ when we mean British. We are not Britain. We are the BBC’. Throughout her time as Conservative leader, Mrs Thatcher was involved in regular clashes with the BBC, which she considered to be over-manned and a mouthpiece for Left-wing propaganda. She complained about bad language, pro-trade union bias and the effect of TV on children. Repeatedly, suggestions were made the BBC should be made to fund itself by screening advertising. The book, which chronicles the Corporation’s history between 1974 and 1987, states: ‘Maladroitly, it [the BBC] fell into the trap of being defined as an ‘enemy’. ‘At numerous levels within the BBC they discussed what to do for her, with her, how to ration her appearances on Savile shows, how to check her capacity to wipe the floor with interrogators’. The history also chronicles how BBC staff were regularly vetted by MI5 to see if they had extremist views or might pose a threat to national security. At one stage, 1,400 people were being checked every year by the Security Service – a defence the Corporation relied upon when under attack from Mrs Thatcher. In January 1980, the Prime Minister forwarded the BBC a letter accusing it of Left-wing bias because of a sequence on Nationwide about the use of flying pickets in a steel dispute. The BBC replied: ‘I expect you will know that anyone with access to programme decisions, and in certain other sensitive areas (about 40% of staff) is vetted at our request by the Security Service. ‘If therefore any ideological extremists slip through it is hardly our fault.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Margaret Thatcher was outraged over the BBC's coverage of the Falklands .\nShe accused them of not supporting the war effort in the South Atlantic .\nThe BBC refused to refer to British troops as 'our boys' during the conflict .\nMrs Thatcher put pressure on Willie Whitelaw to 'take over' the BBC ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "He was on the road to international success. But on Wednesday singer Ariel Camacho had his life cut short when he died at the age of 22 in a car accident in Sinaloa, Mexico, according to Billboard. The El Karma hit maker grew up in a nearby town. Scroll down for video . Gone too soon: Ariel Camacho had his life cut short on Wednesday when he died at the age of 22 in a car accident in Sinaloa, Mexico, according to Billboard . He was with the band Los Plebes del Rancho and was on the label DEL Records. Sony distributed his music in the US. The musician - who also played the guitar - was on tour promoting his latest album. Camacho had just performed at the 2015 Carnival Mocorito concert. There were reportedly two other people in the car with him, but they survived. This is the second time in the past year that Camacho was involved in a car accident. In both crashes, speeding has been cited as the cause, according to Heavy.com. His death was confirmed by DEL. 'My heart is broken by the loss of Ariel Camacho,' Angel Del Villar, DEL Record's president and founder said in a statement. 'I knew he was going to transform the genre in Mexico and the United States. Millions of people would have become fans and would have gotten to know the man I did.' Camacho was just beginning to gain a following in North America. 'The singer-songwriter, born Jose Ariel Camacho Barraza, was known for his guitar skills and soft-edged vocals on acoustic songs that reflected the lives of his Mexican music fans,' Billboard wrote in a tribute. 'The young artist had gained a following through his live shows and videos on YouTube.' His bandmates were Cesar Sanchez and Omar Burgos. They performed in the Mexican genre of Sierreno, which has three members - an acoustic guitar player, a bass player and an accordion player. Ariel's passing echoes the death Tejano singer Selena was only 23-years-old when she was shot and killed in 1995. Jennifer Lopez played her in a 1997 movie. Latin roots: Selena was only 23-years-old when she was shot and killed in 1995; Jennifer Lopez played the hit maker in a 1997 film (here Lopez, 45, is pictured on Sunday at the Oscars)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The singer and guitar player was only 22 and from Sinaloa, Mexico .\nHe was on his way home from the 2015 Carnival Mocorito concert .\nWas with the band Los Plebes del Rancho and was on DEL Records .\nThere were two other people in the car and they both survived with injuries .\nWas gaining a big following in the US and had tour stop in Pomona, CA .\nThis is the second time in the past year Camacho was involved in a car accident .\nEchoes death of Tejano singer Selena who died in 1995 at the age of 23 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Anyone who's ever fancied making like the Caped Crusader can now live out their dream in a fully Batman themed hotel room...even if only for three hours. The Eden Motel in Taiwan has kitted out one of its suites with a Batman double bed, batcave style walls, a Bat-tub and bat TVs and is finding the bat-themed room a real money spinner. Other rooms in the movie-themed hotel are based on other popular films, with a room dedicated to The Mummy, another based on the famous Alcatraz prison and a third building on the popularity of Sherlock Holmes. Budding batmen need only apply for a night in the bat bed ... complete with batphone nearby . But it is the Batman room which has attracted the most interest, say the hotel's owners. Miniature gargoyle figurines that look as if they are from Gotham city are just one of the features of the suite, which can be rented for £40 for three hours. A batsafe, bat mirror... and Batman poster complete the look. Holy hoteliers: Even the Batmobile makes an appearance as a seat in front of the bat mirror . A large flat screen 'Bat TV' also acts as a screen for the floodlit bathtub behind . Bat curios include a bat mirror, poster, 'batsafe' for valuables and various knick knacks for fans . There are a few other rooms also available by the hour - or three hours - for lovers who want a discreet rendezvous. A 'New York, New York' room, a 'Jazz Style' suite and a 'love suite' covered in hearts are also attracting couples who like the idea of checking into a themed hotel. Batman fans commenting on the hotel's website have pointed out that there are several different Batman styles in the room, one of which was used by Michael Keaton, while another is closer to Christian Bale's Batman in The Dark Knight Trilogy. Egyptian splendour: The Mummy-themed room is for fans of the adventure movie starring Brendan Fraser . No escape: The Alcatraz room takes the famous prison as its theme, and comes complete with handcuffs . Simply capital: It's not immediately clear why the London-themed room in the Taiwanese hotel is so called... Something fishy: Comic book creation Aquaman also has a room designed in his honour . The 'Greek style' room has a bathroom with a nod to classicism, as this 'Greek' statue shows . The Eden motel in Taiwan has a slew of movie-themed rooms, despite its unprepossessing outer appearance ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hotel in Taiwan says its Batman-themed bedroom is the most popular .\nWalls of the hotel room have been made to resemble the Batcave .\nOther movie-themed rooms include Alcatraz room and The Mummy suite ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Ross Mc Ewan, chief executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland, will not take a £1million bonus this year . The chief executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland has admitted it will still pay 'outrageous' bonuses totalling £421million as the bank posted losses of £3.5billion. Ross McEwan, who took over running the ailing bank in 2012 after it was bailed out by the taxpayer, said he will not take a £1million bonus this year. He conceded that people were 'quite right' to regard the bonuses as outrageous - but said there was nothing he could do to change this because it was necessary to pay people awards to carry out 'fairly technical' jobs. RBS, which is 80 per cent owned by the taxpayer and was bailed out in 2008, posted a £3.5billion deficit this year - the seventh consecutive year of losses. The losses suffered by the bank now total £50billion. Mr McEwan said the bank had become 'stronger and simpler' but said there was still a long way to go and they were focusing on getting the 'bank back for shareholders, who are effectively the British public.' The chief executive said he had decided not to take his bonus this year because he wanted to focus on getting the bank back to the highest possible standard. He said: 'What I can do is give you the guarantee we are building a really good customer bank and we are centering that bank on the areas that are strong in the UK and in western Europe so we can get it right.' This is the second time Mr McEwan has decided to forgo the annual bonus awarded on top of his salary, which is expected to top £2.7million this year. The company's bonus pool was cut by 21 per cent to £421 million for 2014, but customers have criticised the high award levels. Mr McEwan told BBC Radio 4's Today programme people were 'quite right' to regard the £421 million in bonuses that the bank was handing out as 'outrageous'. 'Yes, and to be quite honest they are right,' he said. 'It's not something I am going to change or can change today. What I can do is focus on this business and you are starting to see the progress we have made after one year.' The bank posted losses of £3.5billion this year - the seventh successive year of losses for RBS . Role-based allowances are designed to allow the banks to get around the EU bonus cap. This came into force on January 1 last year and limits annual payouts for 2014 onwards to 100 per cent of annual salary, or a maximum of 200 per cent with shareholder approval. Mr McEwan, who took over managing the bank from Stephen Hester, said he understood the issues with the bonuses being paid, but it was important to get fair pay for people to do highly technical jobs. RBS also confirmed that Sir Howard Davies, the former head of the now defunct Financial Services Authority, will be its chairman from September. He replaces Sir Philip Hampton, who is set to join GlaxoSmithKline. Sir Howard Davies, former chairman of the Financial Services Authority (left), will take over the chairmanship of RBS from Sir Philip Hampton (right), who is set to join GlaxoSmithKline, later on this year . In a letter to Sir Howard, Chancellor George Osborne called on the new chairman to ensure the bank's business is 'conducted to the very highest ethical standards' and said he would not expect senior executives to be given bonuses. 'I would also expect that, as in the past, no executive directors or members of the executive committee will receive bonuses, despite improved profitability,' he wrote. 'Given the extraordinary support it has enjoyed in the past from taxpayers, I know you recognise that RBS must remain a backmarker on pay and continue to show responsibility and restraint.' * Chairman of the UK Airports Commission, which is due to recommend where to build a new UK runway shortly after the general election. * He will complete his work with the Airports Commission before taking the role at RBS, when Sir Philip Hampton steps down on September 1. * Sir Howard is also a non-executive director of Prudential and a board member of Morgan Stanley. * 1997 - 2003 - Worked as chairman of the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Sir Howard was a director at LSE . * 2011 - Resigned from his position as director of the London School of Economics after it accepted funding from a foundation linked to the family of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. * The incoming RBS chairman has also been director general of the CBI and chief executive of the Audit Commission. It is the seventh successive year of losses, taking the running total to nearly £50 billion since it was bailed out in 2008. But the bank's losses this year are considerably less than the losses of £9billion the year before. Last year the government warned RBS it should not go ahead with a planned £576million worth of bonuses as it slipped £8.2billion into the red. Mr McEwan also said he could not give a guarantee that there would not be a repeat of scandals such as fixing of the Libor rate. He also said while it would not be months before the bank was able to return to the private sector, it certainly wouldn't be as along as ten years. The bank is cutting some of its overseas business, and Mr McEwan said there would be inevitable job cuts. RBS said the latest loss was attributable to a £4 billion write-down on the value of its US arm Citizens, having recently cut its stake in the business. Operating profits were £3.5 billion - the highest since 2010 - as RBS said it had made significant progress towards building a bank that is 'stronger, simpler and better for both customers and shareholders'. Other one-off items included £2.2 billion of conduct and litigation charges, including £320 million in the fourth quarter relating to the rigging of foreign exchange markets and a further £400 million to cover compensation for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance. After news of the £3.5billion profit was released shares initially consolidated at their three-year high above 400p before slipping more than three per cent or 14p to 389.2p. Investec Securities analyst Ian Gordon reiterated his sell rating and noted a bigger-than-expected loss in the fourth quarter of the year." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Royal Bank of Scotland posted £3.5bn losses in seventh successive year .\nChief executive, Ross McEwan, confirmed he will not take £1million bonus .\nHe conceded that bonuses worth £421million this year were 'outrageous'\nBut Mr McEwan said he could not change this at the moment because he needed to attract people to 'fairly skilled' roles to help improve the bank .\nDecided not to take bonus because he did not want to 'distract' from RBS ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Online hit: Navy pilot Christopher Gotke crash-landed one of Britain's last surviving Sea Furys . His skilled crash-landing of a stricken Second World War fighter in front of horrified air show spectators made him a YouTube sensation. Now Lieutenant Commander Christopher Gotke's bravery has been recognised by military chiefs - with the award of the Air Force Cross. The 44-year-old said he was 'shocked and amazed' to receive the medal for his careful flying during the incident on July 31 last year despite serving in the Royal Navy for his entire 23-year career. The pilot was flying a Sea Fury T20 from 1944 in an aerobatic sequence when its engine began to lose power. He responded immediately by lowering the landing gear and positioning the aircraft for landing, while informing air traffic control that he was in trouble. While he tried to carry out the manoeuvre the engine failed completely, with 21,000 people watching on in horror as the Sea Fury billowed smoke and rapidly lost altitude. In a split second, Lieutenant Commander Gotke decided to fly the aircraft to safety rather than eject and abandon the machine to its fate. By raising the undercarriage he improved the plane's chances of gliding and smoothly handled the plane past the airfield boundary, avoiding disaster. Although it was partly damaged, the aircraft is now being repaired and will fly again 'some time next year'. A video of his landing has been viewed more than 339,000 times. 'It looks a lot more dramatic from the outside than it felt from the inside,' he said. 'When I was bouncing across the grass it was just like being in a bumper car. 'The safety of the crowd was never a factor because the aircraft was fully controllable.' Horror: Thousands of air show spectators in Cornwall watched last July as the plane developed a fault mid-air . Skill: The experienced pilot decided to try and save the plane at great personal risk instead of ejecting . The father-of-two, who is stationed in Yeovilton, Somerset, joked that his wife Georgia and daughters were only third on his list of calls after the incident. He said: 'The first people I called were the people who look after the aircraft, to tell them I was now looking at a very sad aeroplane on the side of the runway. They thought I was joking. 'The second was the Commodore at the base, saying \"Well, that didn't end up very well\". 'And the third one was to the wife saying \"Had a slight engine issue, won't be back tonight but I won't be flying this weekend\". 'I don't think she was really listening because the kids were playing havoc in the background. 'I said I'd had a rough running engine and she kind of acknowledged it a little bit, but when I called her back I said it was a bit more than just a rough running engine.' Wobble: The plane bounced off the runway like a 'bumper car' before the undercarriage collapsed completely . Come to rest: The pilot, who has been awarded the Air Force Cross, joked his wife was only his third phone call . Rescue: The plane suffered extensive damage but restoration experts are optimistic that it will fly again . There are still three to four Sea Fury planes in the UK. First manufactured by Hawker towards the end of the Second World War, it was the last propeller-driver fighter to serve with the Royal Navy. It was also one of the fastest production single piston-engined aircraft ever built. The Air Force Cross is awarded for 'an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy'. The pilot was one of 139 men and women from the Army, Navy and RAF who were named on the full Operation Awards list today. The recipients were represented by 14 of the most prominent in a ceremony yesterday at London's Lancaster House before being welcomed at 10 Downing Street. Mingling: The pilot (left) was among 14 of the 139-strong list of honoured men and women who met Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter (right) at a ceremony yesterday at London's Lancaster House . Pictured, the 14 honoured yesterday. Front row left to right: LCpl Joshua Leakey, Capt William Hall, Maj Laura Nicholson, Sqn Ldr Charlotte Thompson-Edgar, Sgt Christopher Browne, Private John Pyatt-Payne, SSgt Kate Lord. Back row left to right: Sgt Daniel Allanson, PO Russell Adams, Flt Lt Ian Campbell, Lt Cdr Christopher Gotke, Flt Lt Timothy Eddy, Lt (RN) Wendy Frame, Cpl Benjamin Spittle . They included Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey, who has become only the second living soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross since 1969. The 27-year-old also became the second person in his family to be awarded the medal – his second cousin was given the honour 70 years ago. Under fire from 20 Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan armed with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, the paratrooper raced to give first aid to a wounded officer. Prime Minister David Cameron said he was 'humbled' by the bravery and dedication of the men and women. 'It is absolutely right that Lance Corporal Leakey has been awarded a Victoria Cross,' he said. 'He epitomised valour with his actions on that hillside in Helmand. 'When you hear how events unfolded and the intensity of enemy fire, it is difficult to imagine how one wouldn't be frozen to the spot and yet Lance Corporal Leakey risked his life to run across that barren hillside not just once, but multiple times, to turn the battle and save the lives of comrades. 'That is why he deserves the highest honour for bravery the nation can give.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Christopher Gotke, 44, was flying Sea Fury at Cornish air show last year .\nThe 70-year-old plane began to lose power mid-air and he had to land it .\nIn split-second decision he chose to save the historic fighter, not himself .\nFlying skills meant he brought plane down safely in front of thousands .\nVideo of the landing has been viewed more than 300,000 times online .\nBut honoured father-of-two said: 'It was just like being in a bumper car'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "President Francois Hollande arrived in the Philippines on Thursday to promote the fight against climate change - but felt he couldn't make his point without the help of two glamorous French actresses. As president of France, Hollande carries a fair amount of clout in political circles, but in this instance he brought Marion Cotillard and Melanie Laurent along to bolster his case. The two-day trip, the first by a French president to the Philippines, is part of Hollande's campaign to build diplomatic momentum ahead of the United Nations event that France will host in December. French President François Hollande walks past a Philippine honour guard as he arrives at a military airbase in Manila . Glamorous: In an effort to raise awareness about the climate change fight while in the Philippines, Hollande brought with him Oscar winner Marion Cotillard. She's pictured here making a toast to Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez . Star power: Melanie Laurent was also in tow. She is pictured here waiting to be seated during a state dinner in honour of Hollande . Hollande gestures as he answers questions from reporters at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila . Hollande says he is determined to 'leave a mark' on history by brokering an historic agreement to contain climate change that would make up for the failure to reach such an accord in Copenhagen in 2009. The Philippines is seen as a frontline state in the battle against climate change, having been battered by relentless storms in recent years that have emerged from the Pacific Ocean and claimed many thousands of lives. These included Super Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest storm ever recorded on land, which left more than 7,350 people dead or missing in November 2013 and which scientists have linked to climate change. Hollande will meet with Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Thursday evening, when they are expected to jointly call on world leaders to ensure that the Paris climate summit is a success. The goal of the planned Paris pact, which must enter into force by 2020, is to limit warming to two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over pre-Industrial Revolution levels. Scientists warn that on current trends, Earth is on track for double that, or more - a recipe for catastrophic droughts, fiercer storms like Haiyan, and other extreme weather events. However most followers of the UN climate change diplomatic process are sceptical a pact can be secured that will be ambitious enough to achieve the two-degree goal, with rich and poor nations continuing to fight over who should shoulder more of the burden. In an effort to raise awareness about the climate change fight while in the Philippines, Hollande brought with him Oscar winner Marion Cotillard, who has been a long-time campaigner for environment group Greenpeace. Melanie Laurent, another French actress who has had big success in Hollywood, is also part of Hollande's delegation, along with UN climate chief Christiana Figueres. Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I is also travelling with Hollande. In what is shaping up to be the most symbolic and emotional leg of Hollande's trip, he will on Friday visit the small town of Guiuan in eastern Philippines that was devastated when Haiyan hit with winds of up to 315 kilometres (195 miles) an hour. The Aquino government is also warmly embracing Hollande's trip, the first by a French head of state since the two nations established diplomatic relations in 1947, as an endorsement of the Philippines' maturing democracy. French award-winning actress Marion Cotillard is interviewed by Filipino reporters as she arrives with French President Francois Hollande at the Villamor Air Base . Countdown to the 2015 climate treaty . Greenpeace members hold a banner near a life size picture of French President Francois Hollande and an electric jeep powered by 100% renewable energy in the middle of a traffic jam in Manila . 'The ties that bind the Philippines and France are underscored by the importance that the two countries give to democracy,' Philippine foreign affairs spokesman Charles Jose told AFP. 'The affinity between the two peoples and their shared democratic values are deepened on this historic visit by the French president.' France was the first nation to recognise the revolutionary government of Corazon Aquino, the current president's mother, in 1986 when she led a 'people power' uprising that overthrew the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. A number of trade agreements on 'green' sectors, including in transport, renewable energy and water treatment, are also expected to be signed during Hollande's visit. The leaders are also expected to discuss the tense territorial dispute between the Philippines and China over their rival claims to parts of the South China Sea." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "President Francois Hollande arrived in the Philippines on Thursday .\nHolland is there to promote the fight against climate change - but took help .\nHe decided to take actresses Marion Cotillard and Melanie Laurent with him ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A U.S. federal judge overturned the NFL's suspension of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson on Thursday, saying an arbitrator exceeded his authority in upholding the ban. U.S. district judge David Doty reinstated Peterson following his appeal of a suspension that was imposed last September when the star rusher faced charges of causing reckless or negligent injury to a child. Peterson was banned indefinitely, and at least through April 15, after pleading no contest last November to a misdemeanor charge for whipping his four-year-old son with a tree branch. Scroll down for video . Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's NFL suspension was overturned on Thursday by a U.S. federal judge, saying an arbitrator exceeded his authority in upholding the ban (file photo) Adrian Peterson was suspended indefinitely, at least through April 15, after he disciplined his four-year-old son with a tree branch, leaving cuts, welts and bruises across his legs (pictured) NFL-appointed arbitrator Harold Henderson upheld the sanction in December, saying the ban was allowed under tougher sanctions for players involved in domestic violence imposed by the league in August in the wake of an incident involving Baltimore running back Ray Rice knocking his then-fiancee unconscious in an Atlantic City casino elevator. But the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) appealed that ruling, saying the incident last May came before the new rules and punishment by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could not be retroactively applied so Peterson should have been banned for no more than two games under prior policy. 'The NFL responds that Henderson, after a \"careful review\" of the policy and new policy, correctly determined the commissioner had \"broad discretion\" under the collective bargaining agreement to impose the enhanced discipline set forth in the new policy. The court disagrees,' Doty wrote. Henderson 'simply disregarded the law of the shop and in doing so failed to meet his duty' under the collective bargaining agreement, Doty added in his 16-page ruling. The NFL says it will review the decision. It could seek a court injunction to prevent Peterson's reinstatement. 'This is a victory for the rule of law, due process and fairness,' NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said. 'Our collective bargaining agreement has rules for implementation of the personal conduct policy and when those rules are violated, our union always stands up to protect our players' rights.' The NFL can review the federal court's decision. The organization could seek a court ruling to overturn Peterson's reinstatement (pictured on the field in December 2013) Peterson, a 29-year-old Texan, has run for 10,190 yards and 86 touchdowns since joining the NFL, having played only for the Vikings since his league debut in 2007. In 2012, Peterson rushed for 2,097 yards, finishing nine yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's all-time record for running yardage in a single NFL season. The Vikings must now decide whether to keep Peterson or trade him. He is set to make $12.75million next season. While team officials have said they want Peterson back, he has questioned their commitment in the wake of the suspension controversy. CBS Sports and ESPN reported that an angry confrontation between Peterson's agent, Ben Dogra and Vikings vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski took place at last week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, with Dogra reportedly saying Peterson would never play for the Vikings again." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's suspension was overturned on Thursday by a U.S. federal judge .\nJudge said NFL-appointed arbitrator exceeded authority in upholding ban .\nPeterson was banned after pleading no contest last November to a misdemeanor charge for whipping his four-year-old son with a tree branch .\nNFL will review the decision and could seek a court injunction to prevent Peterson's reinstatement ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "No longer content with cute cat cafes, Londoners are now lining up to visit the capital's first ever Owl Bar - where visitors can admire a selection of feathery critters over a cocktail. Based on Tokyo's Owl cafe trend, the pop-up bar, Annie the Owl, will open in Soho from March 19 to 25, and nearly 25,000 bird fans have already applied for the £20 tickets. Opening hours will be from 8pm to 2pm to respect the owl's - and the punters' - nocturnal habits, and profits will go to the Barn Owl Trust. But a Change.org petition railing against the pop-up has already been signed by over 2,000 animal lovers. And animal rights activitsts PETA, told Mail Online Travel: 'It would be hard to think of a more frightening experience for owls, who have especially acute hearing and vision, than to be surrounded by intoxicated, caterwauling humans at a bar.' London's pop-up owl bar, Annie the Owl, is based on the owl cafes of Tokyo, such as the one pictured . The bar will open in Soho from March 19 to 25, and nearly 25,000 bird fans have applied for the £20 tickets . Annie the Owl Curator Sam Sheiky told London Evening Standard: 'It is for a good cause and Londoners will have fun. We have spent lots of time taking care of animal welfare and making sure the owls will be comfortable.' 'The notion of raising money to protect owls in nature by terrifying owls in captivity is absurd. 'The kindest place for owl enthusiasts to admire these birds is in their natural environment, not at a London nightspot where they're used as props or playthings.' Animal cafes are indeed a growing trend. Hot on its tail, is London's first dog cafe, the Happiness of Hounds, due to open in Shoreditch later this year. The capital's original cat cafe, Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium, a home for rescued cats, has been welcoming hordes of moggie fans since last year. Cat cafes are hugely popular in Asia - there are 100 in Tokyo alone . Establishments are like normal cafes - serving sandwiches and coffee - but are full of cats that roam freely . Marketing itself to the many people in the city who live in small flats and who are unable to keep pets, but want a little bit of relaxing animal attention. 'Our greatest and most important duty is to ensure the happiness and well-being of London’s most loved felines' says its website. The cafe's owners say the venue is designed with 'the emotional and physical needs of our resident rescue cats in mind and we do our utmost to give them the time, space and resources they need to form a harmonious household.' Takako Ishimitsu (r), owner of the cat cafe Neko, watches a young woman and her child play with one of her cats in her cat cafe in Vienna, Austria . Growing trend: New York's pop-up Cat Cafe by Purina One, which opened last April . At Café Little Zoo in Narashino, just outside Tokyo, owners have taken the animal cafe trend to extremes. Visitors can meet iguanas, falcons and even snakes over a coffee a cake. In Japan, cat cafes are old hat, with eateries and bars now offering the chance for visitors to get up close to dogs, goats, rabbits and even penguins and snakes. But Mimi Bekhechi, UK Director of PETA suggests that animal lovers should avoid these types of cafe, where animals may be distressed or maltreated. Ms.Bunny, is a pet shop and cafe based in Tokyo, providing customers the chance to interact with rabbits . But Mimi Bekhechi, UK Director of PETA suggests that animal lovers should avoid pet cafes . Animal cafes are a growing trend. Hot on its tail, is London's first dog cafe, the Happiness of Hounds, due to open in Shoreditch later this year (Tokyo dog cafe pictured here) 'Animals and clubs or cafés don't mix,' she told Mail Online Travel . 'The loud music and bright lights at nightclubs are extremely stressful to animals. 'Most wild animals hired for tacky PR stunts are carted from venue to venue and live in small cages for the majority of their days. 'They are often victims of harsh, abusive training methods, and when they are no longer useful or get too big, many of them end up abandoned or sold to the highest bidder. It adds nothing to a night out to gawk at terrified animals, but for the animals, it's a living nightmare." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "London's first owl cafe, Annie the Owl, opens in Soho, London, in March .\nVisitors can get up close and personal with the creatures while drinking .\nAnimal rights campaigners PETA call the cafes 'absurd' and 'frightening'\nA Change.org petition already has already got over 2,000 signatures ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The UK Government remains tight-lipped over the naming of Jihadi John (pictured, who was revealed today as Mohammed Emwazi, 26, from west London . Questions were being asked today about why it was left to the U.S. Government to reveal the identity of Jihadi John instead of British authorities. The UK Government remains tight-lipped over the naming of the terror suspect who was revealed today as 26-year-old Mohammed Emwazi, from Queen's Park in west London. Emwazi, who studied computer programming at the University of Westminster before travelling to the Middle East three years ago, was confirmed as the prominent ISIS figure by two U.S. Government sources. However, while Whitehall sources confirmed Emwazi had been known to security services for several weeks, the Home Office would not release any confirmation of his identity. Government sources said his name had not been made public because the priority was to try and locate him. The Home Office said it was 'unable to comment' when contacted by MailOnline today, while Metropolitan Police has yet to respond to requests for comment. Downing Street also refused to comment on Emwazi, including claims that he had contacts with MI5. A Number 10 spokesman said: 'Our long-standing position on Jihadi John's identity is that we are neither confirming nor denying. 'There is an ongoing police investigation, we are not going to give a running commentary on that.' Pressed on the claims Emwazi had contact with MI5, the spokesman said: 'You are asking me to speculate about speculation. 'What's right is we let the police and security services do their work in an ongoing investigation to bring these murderers to justice.' Police could be seen attending Emwazi's home in Queen's Park earlier today, but no officers spoke to the media. Despite official sources failing to confirm his identity, it is understood Paul Henning - the brother of British aid worker Alan who was beheaded by Jihadi John - was aware of the ISIS militant's identity. It is also believed that he was made aware by Government officials that the name would released to the public today. Jihadi John's identity was first published by the Washington Post, who reported that friends and family of Emwazi had confirmed he was the ISIS frontman. The revelation was swiftly picked up by the British media, but despite being broadcast around the world, British authorities continue to remain tight-lipped. Scroll down for video . The UK Government remains tight-lipped over the naming of Jihadi John, who was revealed today to be 26-year-old Mohammed Emwazi, from Queen's Park in west London. Police attended his home today (pictured) Raffaello Pantucci, a senior research fellow at defence think tank the Royal United Services Institute, said it was no surprise that Jihadi John's outing was revealed by America. He said: 'It will elevate him, and even add to the mythology around him in some minds. 'He has been on the radar for a long time now, and we finally know who he is. 'There is a reason the British security services would not have wanted his name to be made public, because they will have been watching his associates covertly as part of their intelligence gathering. 'The FBI said last year they knew who Jihadi John was, but my understanding is he had actually been narrowed down to one of three people, and the British and Americans were not sure which. 'That is an example of the different attitude when it comes to revealing information.' Jihadi John has featured in the execution videos of British aid workers Alan Henning and David Haines, U.S. journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, Japanese reporter Kenji Goto and Syrian soldiers. Both UK and U.S authorities have maintained that they have been running a joint investigation to unmask the ISIS militant. However, while the British Government has largely remained tight-lipped about the probe, U.S. officials have been more vocal. The U.S. Senate has also previously offered a £6million reward to anyone providing information that could lead to the capture of Jihadi John. Last September, U.S. sources revealed that American spy planes had flown above Britain to monitor telephone and computer signals in a bid to track down the British terrorist and those communicating with him. The aircraft, manned by British pilots and carrying FBI agents, were equipped with advanced technology to detect heat coming off a keyboard when a button was pressed. At the time, the U.S. claimed that Jihadi John was from a suburb within 10 miles of south London, but Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said that UK officials were only 'getting warm' as to confirming his identity. However, in the same month - perhaps reinstating the fact it was a joint investigation between the two countries - it emerged that family members of Jihadi John had been interviewed by both Met officers and an FBI agent." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "British authorities remain tight-lipped about identity of Jihadi John .\nProminent ISIS figure named today as Mohammed Emwazi from London .\nThe 26-year-old studied computer programming before travelling to Syria .\nConfirmed by U.S. Government sources but UK officials wouldn't confirm ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two men from Adelaide have performed an amazing road-site emergency Cesarean section to save a tiny baby wombat from the pouch of it's dead mother. Friends Dmrenzo Kotze, 21, and Chris Dimasi, 20, of Craigmore, in South Australia, discovered the deceased wombat in the middle of the road as they were driving through the Riverland region of Blanchetown on Saturday. The pair noticed small movements near the stomach of the wombat when they went to move it off the driving track, and quickly located a knife to rescue the small creature they believed to be inside. Scroll down for video . Dmrenzo Kotze and Chris Dimasi, from Adelaide, performed an emergency c-section to rescue a baby wombat . The baby only weighed 247 grams and was believed to be three months old . 'We could kind of see something moving inside ... we thought we could see what we could do because (we thought) it could be a baby,' Mr Kotze told Perth Now. Mr Dimasi, who works in an abattoir, began to cut open the stomach of the wombat while Mr Kotze filmed the extraordinary procedure. The footage shows the outer layer of fur and skin being cut away by Mr Dimasi, who uses a series of clean cuts to carefully open the wombat until they can see the joey inside. After piercing the pouch, the baby wombat slides out onto the dirt and rolls around before being helped to its feet by Mr Dimasi. 'We wrapped it up and took it to my house and gave it a wash to try and get as much dirt and everything off it,' said Mr Kotze. Mr Dimasi, who works in an abattoir, began to cut open the stomach of the wombat . The outer layer of fur and skin was cut away by Mr Dimasi, who uses a series of clean cuts to carefully open the wombat until they can see the joey inside . The young men took the tiny wombat, who weighs just 247 grams, to local members of Fauna South Australia, Jane and Phil Budich, of Blanchetown. Ms Budich said that baby wombats generally weigh about three kilograms when they are birthed from the pouch, and so the little creature will need to put on a significant amount of weight before it can be released into the wild. Ms Budich will be caring for wombat until that time, bottle feeding it every four hours and keeping it under a heat pad. The baby wombat has been named Whisper by Ms Budich, although Mr Kotze and Mr Dimasi said they had named him Jeffrey. Ms Budich has been caring for animals around South Australia for 15 years and has confirmed that the joey is a little boy. After piercing the pouch, the baby wombat slides out onto the dirt . The baby wombat, who the young men named Jeffrey, rolls around before being helped to its feet . Jane Burdich, a member of Fauna SA, will look after the baby wombat until it is old enough to be released . Ms Budich commended the pair for their quick thinking and said that Whisper would have been dead within a day if they had not rescued it. 'He's doing well, he's drinking bottles and has a beautiful little personality,' she told Daily Mail Australia. 'Wombats are battlers but you have to treat them with love. He's so tiny, he's the size of a pork sausage.' Ms Budich is a representative for Fauna SA, which has animal carers all around the state. 'If anyone comes across a baby wombat or kangaroo that has been stunned or injured they can call a fauna rescue service. Don't take the baby out of the pouch because they hold onto the mothers teat and their jaws can break for life,' Ms Budich said. 'The boys didn't know what they were doing but they did a good job. Fauna in Australia are so neglected so it's nice seeing people looking after animals,' she said. 'I would like to say Chris and myself are now proud fathers of 3 month old wombat Jeffery,' Mr Kotze posted on his Facebook page. He implored people to move animals off the road they are hit, and to make sure they are not suffering." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dmrenzo Kotze and Chris Dimasi rescued an unborn baby wombat .\nThe pair, from Adelaide, were moving a dead wombat off the road .\nThey noticed movement from the stomach of the animal .\nMr Dimasi, who works in an abattoir, used a knife to cut the pouch .\nThey discovered a baby wombat inside and sought help for him .\n'Jeffrey' weighs only 247 grams and will need to be bottle-fed .\nApart from the ordeal, he is healthy and in the care of Fauna SA .\nJeffrey's new carer praised the men for their quick thinking ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Figures showing David Cameron has spectacularly failed to meet his promise to cut immigration will today be ‘buried’ under a slew of reports about the Jimmy Savile scandal. Ministers were last night accused of ‘cynically’ timing the release of the Savile investigations by two government departments to coincide with the migration statistics. Both will be released at 9.30am – with reports into the Savile’s paedophile abuse in at least 12 NHS hospitals and 21 children’s homes and schools certain to get blanket coverage. Immigration figures scheduled for release tomorrow are expected to show that net migration has risen again to more than 260,000, despite the coalition pledging to cut it to 'tens of thousands' The publication of the 16 reports from locations around the country will be accompanied by a live press conference. The migration statistics will be released without fanfare or a press conference by the independent Office for National Statistics. They are expected to show that net migration has risen again, to more than 260,000. The date has been fixed for months, with spin doctors acutely aware the figures could deliver a serious blow to the Prime Minister’s credibility. The government is also expected to release 16 reports into Jimmy Savile. The papers have been ready for months and are already overdue . The Savile reports could have been released at any time and are already overdue. Whitehall officials and MPs are convinced the date has been chosen deliberately. One said: ‘It is an open secret that’s what is going on.’ Unlike the immigration figures, no blame for the Savile affair can be laid at the Coalition’s door. Last night Ukip deputy leader Paul Nuttall said: ‘Thursday, it is clear, is, for this Government, a good day to bury bad news. ‘By burying the latest immigration figures under the Savile news, they know that the statistics will be masked. One just has to wonder what else will be released across Whitehall tomorrow?’ Mr Cameron made reducing net migration to the ‘tens of thousands’ a key 2010 election promise. Yet, despite some initial progress, it had reached 260,000 in the year to June 2014. Experts believe today’s figures could be even worse – and will leave the Tories fighting the election with net migration higher than the 244,000 figure inherited from Labour. Last week, the separate Labour Force Survey showed migrant workers were continuing to pour into the UK in huge numbers. Over 12 months, the number of Eastern Europeans rose by almost 200,000. On Tuesday, David Cameron appeared to prepare the ground for a humiliating failure. He admitted he should cut benefits and tax credits for immigrants more quickly to stop Britain being such a ‘massive draw’." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Figures expected to show another rise in net migration to 260,000 .\nCoalition had previously pledged to cut number to 'tens of thousands'\nData will be unveiled at same time as reports in abuse by Jimmy Savile ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A U.S. company today infuriated Liverpool football fans by replacing the Hillsborough memorial flames in the club crest with iced coffee cups as part of a Twitter campaign. Dunkin' Donuts asked supporters to suggest redesigns for the badge, and presented its own version last night - which featured the cups in place of the red flames either side of the crest. The Massachusetts-based firm, which has since apologised for 'any insensitivity', later took down the tweet and ended the campaign - but not before its 'ignorance' was criticised by fans of the club. Campaign: Dunkin' Donuts asked supporters on Twitter to suggest redesigns for the badge, and presented its own version last night - which featured the cups in place of the red flames either side of the crest . Remember: The eternal flame represented in the crest burns at the centre of the Hillsborough memorial at the club's Anfield Stadium . Its version of the badge also used doughnuts and a coffee cup to replace the Shankly Gates that represent late manager Bill Shankly - and the 'established' year was switched from 1892 to 1950. The company also replaced the Liver bird - which is taken from the city's coat of arms, and has been the central feature of the club's badge for more than 110 years - with the Dunkin' Donuts logo. Liverpool fan Michael Evans said on Twitter: 'You don't mess with the eternal flame on the club's crest. If you don't get that, you've no business being anywhere near LFC, Dunkin' Donuts.' Another fan calling himself 'Stevelfc1' tweeted: 'I can appreciate the light hearted intention of the Dunkin' Donuts badge thing but to replace the flames with milkshakes shows pure ignorance.' And Jim Boardman, who writes about the club for various publications, said: 'As a company, with guidance from LFC, they should have been aware and staff on that campaign briefed.' Anger: The Massachusetts-based firm's 'ignorance' was criticised by fans of the Premier League club . Unimpressed: Liverpool fan Michael Evans said nobody should 'mess with the eternal flame' on the crest . Who was behind it? This Twitter user questioned if an official at Liverpool may have approved the campaign . Change: In 2012 the badge on the shirts was replaced with the stand-alone Liver bird on a new kit designed by U.S. company Warrior (pictured, being worn by Daniel Sturridge, Jordan Henderson and Mario Balotelli) Liverpool announced a multi-million-pound partnership with Dunkin' Donuts in January 2014 that saw it become the 'official coffee, tea and bakery provider' for the Premier League team. The company also works with US baseball teams Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays, and American football outfits Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. Fourteen in Britain: Dunkin Donuts has more than 10,500 restaurants in 31 countries around the world . A spokesman for Dunkin' Donuts said: 'We apologise for any insensitivity regarding our tweet supporting an LFC-themed promotion featuring the LFC crest. 'As a proud partner of LFC, we did not intend any offence, particularly to the club's supporters. We have removed the tweet and halted the campaign immediately.' Dunkin Donuts has more than 10,500 restaurants in 31 countries around the world - including 14 in Britain, all in the South East. In 2013 it announced plans to develop 150 restaurants in the UK. The Hillsborough disaster saw 96 Liverpool supporters die at the FA Cup semi-final with Nottingham Forest in April 1989 at Sheffield Wednesday. A series of inquests into the deaths was launched in March 2014 in Warrington, Cheshire, after the High Court quashed verdicts in the original hearings. These are still ongoing. The version of the badge featured in the Dunkin' Donuts campaign appeared on the club's shirts between 1992 and 2012 - but is still used on the club's website. In 2012 the badge on the shirts was replaced with the stand-alone Liver bird on a new kit designed by American company Warrior. It prompted an angry response from families of those killed at Hillsborough because it dropped the flames - but this new crest is still used today. A Liverpool spokesman did not immediately return a request for comment today from MailOnline." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dunkin' Donuts asked supporters to suggest redesigns for team's badge .\nIts own version featured cups in place of red flames either side of crest .\nMassachusetts-based firm has since apologised for 'any insensitivity'\nFans say company with multi-million-pound partnership is 'ignorant'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A TV flower expert and his boyfriend were wrongly mistaken for terrorists and quizzed by police as they sat eating quiche and chips at a seafront cafe. Jonathan Moseley, who appears on BBC 2's The Big Allotment Challenge, was baffled when officers approached him outside Terrace Cafe in Redcar, north Yorkshire. The florist and his partner Bish Sharif were accused of approaching staff in a nearby New Look and told they could face terrorism offences before police realised they had reached the wrong people. Jonathan Moseley and his partner Bish Sharif (above) were approached by Cleveland Police officers and warned they could face terrorism offences as they ate lunch in a seafront cafe . Mr Moseley said he would be making a formal complaint after being left 'shaken up' by the experience. He and his partner were enjoying lunch when two Cleveland Police officers walked in to the cafe and demanded to speak to them outside. 'A police van pulled up outside, then a policeman and woman entered the cafe and walked towards our table,' Mr Molesley said. 'They asked me and my partner to step outside because they needed to talk to us about an incident. 'When I said \"what?\" they said we needed to step outside - that it would be less embarrassing for us if we didn't. 'They said we’d been seen on CCTV in New Look approaching staff and telling them not to worry, that we were military police and monitoring a possible terrorist incident happening in Redcar. 'It was totally bizarre - we hadn’t even been in New Look....but they were adamant CCTV footage confirmed it was us.' After asking whether he could see the offending footage Mr Molesley claims he was curtly told he could face terrorism charges. The pair were told to leave the cafe and answer police officers' questions outside or 'they would be embarrassed' Mr Moseley now plans to take action against the force for the incident. Cleveland Police has apologised since . 'Apparently the reason we were linked to it was we fitted the description of wearing boots and dark jackets. But even though I knew we’d done nothing wrong, I was starting to get really panicky - it looked like we might get arrested for a potentially serious offence we had absolutely no knowledge of. 'But eventually, they told us it might be a case of mistaken identity and we were free to go.' After leaving the seaside town the television personality said he was planning on taking further action against the force. 'Redcar police need to be held accountable for this. It’s just such a negative thing to happen to people coming to Redcar as tourists, hoping to enjoy a nice day out. 'We certainly don’t feel like rushing to come back.' A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: 'We would like to apologise to these two gentlemen for any disruption to their afternoon caused by some confusion with descriptions. 'Two other gentlemen were spoken to and all parties were given advice.' The men were accused of approaching staff in a nearby New Look (above). It is thought police mistook them for the culprits because they were dressed similarly . Mr Moseley is a flower expert and often appears BBC 2 programmes including The Big Allotment Challenge ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Jonathan Moseley and his partner were approached in town of Redcar .\nThe pair were hauled outside a seafront cafe where they were eating lunch .\nPolice claimed they were seen on CCTV approaching staff in a New Look .\nThe men were told they may face terrorism offences by police officers .\nCleveland Police has since apologised for the 'unbelievable' incident ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The president of Eastern Kentucky University worked his way into the hearts of students last week, when he accepted a senior's challenge to shovel his driveway. Devan Dannelly was just one of several EKU students complaining on Twitter about having to battle snow to get to class on February 17. But the senior called out EKU's President Michael Benson specifically that afternoon, catching the administrator's attention. 'Yo @EKUPrez come shovel my driveway/road and I'll come to class tomorrow...deal?' Dannelly tweeted. A gentleman and a scholar: Eastern Kentucky University President Michael Benson accepted a student's request to shovel his driveway last week when snow hit campus . Benson says he out in his own driveway when he got the Twitter notification on his phone. 'I see this tweet, and I go in to my wife, and I said, \"I’m going to surprise a student. I just want to see the look on his face when I show up to shovel his driveway,\"' Benson told the Deseret News. Within seven minutes, Benson fired off another tweet accepting the challenge and asking where Dannelly lives, and within an hour arrived at the home armed with a shovel and a friend to help. Dannelly, who lives near campus with his family, was out at the time but his mother answered the door and let the men get to work. Altogether it took them about 45 minutes to clear the driveway. Joker: Senior Devan Dannelly was one of several EKU students complaining about the weather and the fact that classes hadn't been cancelled . On his way! Within seven minutes of tweeting his challenge, EKU's president responded asking for Dannelly's address . Hard work: Less than an hour later, Benson and a friend showed up at Dannelly's family home while he was out, and started working. He also posed with Dannelly's mom Kandra, seen above . Appreciative: When Dannelly later showed up at the house, he invited his university's president to dinner and they posed for this picture inside last week . When Dannelly arrived later, he was so moved by the kind gesture that he invited Benson and his friend to dinner. After the dinner, Dannelly again took to Twitter, this time with nothing but nice things to say about Benson. 'Guys, [Benson] is a top class guy and I can not think of a better person to be our president,' Dannelly wrote. 'The man is a hard worker too! I'm looking forward to class tomorrow!' 'I will literally never complain about going to class again.' He also volunteered to help anyone else clear their driveway. And while the university closed the next two days after Benson came by to shovel, Dannelly followed through on his promise to go to class - snapping a picture of himself at the abandoned school the next day. A deal is a deal: Classes were cancelled the next two days after Benson shoveled Dannelly's driveway, but the student kept up on his end of the deal . Moved: Dannelly posted this picture to Twitter, inside an abandoned classroom, since he promised to go to school on Wednesday . 'No class this week but I held up my end of the deal anyways,' Dannelly wrote. In an interview with Today.com, Dannelly said he is still shocked that Benson would go out of his way to respond to his tweet. 'It is rare that an average student like myself gets to have any kind of interaction with their campus president, so I feel honored really. He is really a top-class guy, and I think we both have become semi-famous overnight from all of this,' Dannelly said. Benson told the Deseret News that he had no idea the story would make national headlines, but said he's glad it's helped inspire his students to 'help others and pitch in'. Benson and his family moved to Kentucky just a year ago so he could become the new president of EKU. He says the public relations team at the school encouraged him to join Twitter and that he's seen the social media platform help him make a connection to students. 'It was fun, and I got to make a connection with a student that otherwise probably wouldn’t have happened,' he told the Richmond Register." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Eastern Kentucky University senior Devan Dannelly tweeted school's president last week: 'Shovel my road and I'll come to class tomorrow'\nIn just seven minutes, EKU President Michael Benson accepted the challenge and asked for Dannelly's address .\nBenson and a friend showed up at Dannelly's home within an hour and spent 45 minutes clearing the road .\nThough the university was shut the next two days, Dannelly returned the favor by walking to school and taking a picture in an empty classroom .\n'I will literally never complain about going to glass again,' Dannelly later tweeted ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Most tourists visiting the capital will call in at Big Ben and visit Buckingham Palace, but very few will venture beyond to some of the secret - but equally beautiful - sights in London. However, one photographer has dedicated four years of his life to tracking down some of the most unusual and overlooked attractions in the city, taking beautiful photos to celebrate their history. From corridors of power to shrines of religion and music, photographer Peter Dazeley has caught them all on camera for a book entitled 'Unseen London'. Scroll down for video . The Crossness Pumping Station, in Bexley was designed as part of the sewer works created by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and opened in 1865. Following vandalism after it became defunct in the 1950s, but volunteers have helped restore its beautiful Victorian heritage . Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and Matthew Digby Wyatt, the Foreign Office in Durbar Court, SW1, was first used in 1867 when it was the India Office building . Freemasons’ Hall, built between 1927 and 1932 in Great Queen Street, is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the principal meeting place for Masonic Lodges in London, and right, the Lloyds General Committee Room in the Collcutt building at 71 Fenchurch Street, the highlight of Thomas Edward Colcutt's architectural genius . The Freemasons Grand Temple has an elaborate match of tradition and modern fare. The building is fully open to the public and free tours are available most week days . Londoner Peter, 66,compiled his labour of love after first being inspired by a view from his own apartment across the Thames from Battersea Power Station. He said: 'I'm a Londoner myself and my apartment between the Chelsea and Vauxhall Bridges overlooked the Battersea Power Station. 'Over the years I saw it's transformation and when I was first allowed in there to photograph it was incredible. 'It was the change of this building that inspired me to think what other great parts of London nobody had seen or knew about. 'The city is constantly evolving and some of these buildings will be lost without someone ever seeing them. Abbey Road Studios' Studio One in St John's Wood has an extensive range of classic and modern outboard equipment; any operator of this would certainly have to know what they are doing however . Abbey Road Studios were made famous by The Beatles, who recorded an album of the same name, which of course, featured the group walking over the pedestrian crossing outside the venue . Studio One is the largest purpose-built recording studio and can comfortably house a 110-piece orchestra . 'Now Battersea is set to hold three hotels, 3,990 apartments, 250 shops and restaurants with a studio going for £950,000.' In his stunning pictures some unlikely locations prove themselves real hidden gems - like the incredible interior of the 1859 Crossness Pumping Station, in Bexley. Peter said: 'The irony is that this pumping station was designed as part of the sewer works created by Sir Joseph Bazalgette to take the waste out of London. But his ancestor went on to produce TV's Big Brother, in my opinion bringing it back in. Abbey Road Studios has become a favourite tourist attraction, with fans keen to leave their own personal mark there, and right, the BT Tower imposes from near and far . This motor provides the power for the BT Tower's revolving floor, that has once housed a restaurant. Nowadays the venue is reserved for specially-organised trips . Lancashire Boilers used coal to power two pumping engines that pumped water from a reservoir under the floor into the hydraulic system that helped open Tower Bridge up for ships to pass . While Tower Bridge is recognisable from the front, if you were shown this photo you might not know you were in the bascule chamber underneath one of London's famous landmarks . 'The interior of Midland Bank was interesting, it goes back to a time when people respected their bank manager. It includes bespoke furniture including a cupboard for the management's top hats and a drawer below for their canes. 'And people don't realise Abbey Studios which I photographed is big enough to hold a symphony orchestra, for film scores, and they still record in analogue. 'The BT Tower is open to access and what fascinated me was the tiny lawnmower sized engine responsible for revolving the top floor of the Tower. St Sophia's Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Moscow Road, Bayswater, was built in 1879 by the Greek community in London. It is built in the form of a cruciform basilica with a central dome . Battersea Power Station is a decommissioned coal-fired power station located on the south bank of the River Thames. The development of flats and houses could see the area become more like a village in a city . 'A lot of the buildings in the book you can get in to see but it's not easy and you can perhaps only have five minutes in them.'For example I've walked past the Mason's building in Convent Garden thousands of times and had no idea of the hidden gem inside. ' 'Unseen London was a four year journey of discovery starting with Battersea Power Station. Many photographs in this book will be the last record of a disappearing world.' To order a copy of the book visit: www.peterdazeley.com and click on 'Unseen London'. Harrow School provides a high class of boarding education for children in London. There is some evidence of a school being on the site as far back as 1243, but the one we know today is believed to have dated back to 1572 . Winston Churchill and Stanley Baldwin are some of the most famous alumni of Harrow School; more recent old scholars include actor Benedict Cumberbatch and and current England rugby international Billy Vunipola . The squash courts at Harrow school, where the yearly fees are almost £36,000 for education and boarding . The Midland Bank board room is found close to the Guildhall and Bank of England in the City. The building was built between 1924-1939 and Lutyens designed the exterior elevations plus the ground floor banking hall, basement safe deposit area, directors' and boardroom floors plus staircases and certain other areas ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Photographer Peter Dazeley's fascinating work captured in the book 'Unseen London'\nLondoner spent four years studying and photographing after first being inspired by a view across the Thames .\nHidden gems include incredible interior of the 1859 Crossness Pumping Station, in Bexley ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A coalition of Sydney artists have launched a campaign against a 'hopeless' Tony Abbott, by remixing an iconic political poster. The 4.5m tall billboard has been posted in Sydney's CBD, and is a re-imagining of the 'Hope' image that became famous during Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. However, as much as Shepard Fairey's iconic image helped usher a leader to power, Mr Agzarian's version hopes to show another leader the door. Mr Agzarian told the Sydney Morning Herald he has become fed up with the current government, and labelled it as 'inept and uncaring'. 'This is a government that is leaving a lot of people behind,' Mr Agzarian said. Scroll down for video . A poster designed by Michael Agzarian and the group 'Abbottsolutely' not, is placed on a billboard in Sydney. The poster sums up public sentiment towards the Prime Minister, with just 25 per cent voters satisfied by his performance, according to Newspoll figures released this week. Further, 77 per cent view Mr Abbott as 'arrogant', and the government continues to be behind Labor in two-party preferred polling figures. The poster sums up public sentiment towards the Prime Minister, with just 25 per cent voters satisfied by his performance, according to Newspoll figures released this week. A recent spill motion also sent shockwaves through the Prime Minister's leadership, with one third of his party room voting to boot him from office. Mr Agzarian said the current climate and contrast between Mr Abbbott and Mr Obama motivated him to put his own spin on the famous 'Hope' image. 'Obama gave people hope, whereas Abbott just makes us feel hopeless - and is pretty hopeless himself,' Mr Agzarian said. The group plans to post more billboards across Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, in addition to 'hundreds of single sheet 700 x 1000 mm street posters' that will distributed across the Sydney CBD, and in the Prime Minister's electorate of Warringah. 'We want more posters up around Sydney and across other major cities,' the group's website reads. Additional billboards will cost anywhere between $3500 and $35,190. Mr Agzarian and his group have asked for public donations to ensure the posters are plastered across the country, and is accepting donations at its website, www.abbottsolutelynot.com. Street posters can also be purchased for $629 for 100, or $799 for 250. Shepard Fairey's iconic image of Barack Obama, which served as the motivated for Mr Agzarian's poster. 'Obama gave people hope, whereas Abbott just makes us feel hopeless - and is pretty hopeless himself,' Mr Agzarian said. The original 'Hope' poster was a central piece of Mr Obama's successful 2008 campaign, and has inspired a variety of other spin-offs in the years since its release. The first hand-finished copy of the poster was acquired by the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery in 2009. The 'Hopeless' poster will remain on Regent Street, Chippendale for the next four weeks." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "4.5m poster created by Michael Agzarian and his group 'Abbottsolutely Not'\nInspired by Shepard Fairey's famous Barack Obama 'Hope' poster .\nBillboard will remain on Regent St, Chippendale, for the next four weeks ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A stunning Victorian mansion that inspired Edward Hopper's famous painting 'Pretty Penny' is on sale for a whopping $4.9million (£3.2m). The huge detached house in Nyack, New York, boasts six bedrooms and eight bathrooms over three floors. It has previously been owned by 1950s film star Helen Hayes and talk-show host Rosie O'Donnell. The stunning Victorian mansion (above), which inspired Edward Hopper's famous painting 'Pretty Penny', is on sale for a whopping $4.9million (£3.2m) in Nyack, New York . Renowned realist artist Hopper painted the house in 1939 at the invitation of 1950s film star Helen Hayes and her husband Charles McArthur . Renowned realist artist Hopper painted the house in 1939 at the invitation of Mrs Hayes and her husband Charles McArthur. The 157-year-old house, which has been on sale since December 17, also has a swimming pool and stunning views of the Hudson River. Its large grounds boast the biggest collection of conifers in north-east USA, which are valued at $500,000 (£322,248). And two large bas-relief icons of theatre, 'Comedy' and 'Tragedy', flank one of the doorways. Built in 1858, the house has played host to Marilyn Monroe, Katharine Hepburn, Vivian Leigh, John Barrymore, Laurence Olivier and Orson Welles - thanks to its glamorous Hollywood owners. Mr McArthur allegedly named the house 'Pretty Penny' after Hopper painted it 'because that's what it cost'. The huge detached house, which is meticulously decorated with pale colours and bright patterned rugs, boasts six bedrooms and eight bathrooms over three floors . One of the mansion's main reception rooms shows the beauty of the building, with its high ceilings, immaculate detailing and beautiful wooden floor . An exquisite gold and diamond chandelier hangs over a mahogany table in one of the Victorian property's many rooms designed to entertain . The house includes a second bright living room with two plush armchairs, a high wooden coffee table and a widescreen TV on the wall . The 157-year-old house, which has been on sale since December 17, also has a swimming pool, which is protected by plush green banks and has a small white summer house nearby . The property has eight bathrooms, one of which is decorated with pale engraved furniture, marble tops and a large white bath . The kitchen is one of the only rooms in the mansion that has several modern features included. A state-of-the-art oven and huge metallic fridge are two of the prominent focal points in the open-plan room . The house was built in 1858 and its spacious hallways, which have marble floors, have played host to Marilyn Monroe, Katharine Hepburn, Vivian Leigh, John Barrymore, Laurence Olivier and Orson Welles . Hopper almost refused to paint the portrait, despite the house being on the same street as his boyhood home. But when confronted with the considerable fame of the owners and a generous $2,500 (£1,611) fee, Hopper was convinced by his wife Jo and agent Frank Rehn to take the job. Although Mrs Hayes and Mr McArthur requested he add in their daughter Mary and her pet poodle Camille, Hopper refused and handed over the completed work just before Christmas. It was the last commission he ever took. A spokesman for LuxuryEstate.com, where potential buyers can find more details, said: 'Pretty Penny has been retrofitted for the twenty-first century, but its warmth, character and historic past are prevalent today, as it was years before, unlike any other home in the Hudson Valley. 'It is truly an extraordinary home for an extraordinary person.' Helen Hayes (left with daughter Margaret in 1948; right in My Son John in 1951) lived at 'Pretty Penny' until her death in 1993. Her husband Mr McArthur allegedly named the house after Hopper painted it 'because that's what it cost' The property has six bedrooms, including this master suite which faces the Hudson River and is decorated with silk gold curtains . Other bedrooms have unique features including this grey and black fireplace and four-poster wooden bed . One of the other bedrooms, perhaps suitable for a child, also has breathtaking views over the river and features a cute blue bed that perfectly fits into the corner . Terracotta walls and bright patterned curtains frame the view out of this double room. It also has a discrete storage area behind the white doors to the left . A spokesman for LuxuryEstate.com, where potential buyers can find more details, said: 'Pretty Penny has been retrofitted for the twenty-first century, but its warmth, character and historic past are prevalent today.' A third reception room is pictured above, which also features the spectacular wooden floor that runs through the rest of the house . High ceilings lead the eye up the cream walls to 12 unusual glass windows, which feature unique octagonal patterns . An elabourate white cornice is featured in rooms throughout the three-storey mansion and consists of delicate patterns and hand-crafted sculptures . Two large bas-relief icons of theatre, 'Comedy' and 'Tragedy', flank one of the doorways leading outside. The 'Comedy' icon (above) includes two theatre masks, a wreath and a joker face . Prospective buyers might be persuaded by the long white balcony, which looks like the perfect place to read a book or entertain friends on a summer evening . Hopper almost refused to paint the portrait, despite the house (above) being on the same street as his boyhood home. When confronted with the considerable fame of the owners and a generous $2,500 (£1,611) fee, he was convinced to take the job . Although Mrs Hayes and Mr McArthur requested that Hopper added in their daughter Mary and her pet poodle Camille, he refused and handed over the completed work just before Christmas . The garden has several large flower beds featuring tall trees and small bushes, which thrive in the rich soil on the bank of the Hudson River ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Six-bedroom mansion in Nyack, New York, has been on sale since December 17 last year .\nPainted by the realist artist in 1939 at the invitation of 1950s film star Helen Hayes, who lived in the house .\nThe three-storey detached property also has eight bathrooms, a swimming pool and a large outdoor area ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Former soldier Richard Monteith was upset after being told to turn down the collar of his shirt because the Union Jack design was 'offensive . A former soldier who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan claims he was turned away from a pub in Scotland because workers said the union flag on his top was offensive. Richard Monteith was told he would not be served again in the Black Bull pub in Polmont, Falkirk, unless he turned down the collar of his Hackett Boat Race polo shirt, which exposed a Union Jack , because it was seen as offensive. The 36-year-old served 17 years with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and lost several friends and colleagues during tours of the Middle East, Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Kosovo. He said he was upset with the reaction because he had been in the army and had to deal with seeing a lot of friends draped in the flag after dying in service. The incident took place last Friday. Mr Monteith said: 'I had a couple of sips of my pint and was told unless I turned my collar down I wouldn't be served again. 'I asked why and they said the Union Jack and red, white and blue colours were offensive. 'When I asked why the woman just laughed and said 'because it is'. 'I just don't see how the flag or even the colours could be so offensive to anybody. 'To say red, white and blue are offensive is laughable. It was really silly comments, to be honest.' Mr Monteith, now a security consultant, added: 'Being in the army I have carried quite a few friends that are draped in these colours so I find it very offensive. 'I wear it with pride for them, nothing else. It was me who was shocked and deeply offended.' Mr Monteith served for 17 years with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, working in Iraq and Afghanistan . The 36-year-old was told he would not be served again unless he turned down his collar, so he left the pub . Mr Monteith refused to react to the statement or turn down his collar and left the pub. They walked into one across the road and no issues were raised. The father-of-two said he had been unable to get a full explanation from the Black Bull since the incident, despite leaving messages for the manager. A spokesman for the pub said: 'We are carrying out an investigation into the allegation, but cannot comment further until we speak to all of the members of staff who were working on Friday evening.' The soldier said he was upset at the reaction from bar staff because a number of his friends died on duty . Mr Monteith has previously completed tours of the Middle East, Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Kosovo . Mr Monteith said he has carried a number of soldier colleagues draped in the Union flag and was offended ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Richard Monteith went into pub with a Union Flag showing under his collar .\nWas told by worker at Black Bull in Falkirk to turn down his collar or leave .\nStaff told Mr Monteith, a former soldier, the Union Flag was offensive .\nMr Monteith left the pub and was upset, and said: 'Being in the army I have carried quite a few friends that are draped in these colours'\nBlack Bull said it is investigating the allegation and speaking to staff ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The American doctor who carried the Ebola virus from Guinea to New York, riding the subway and going bowling before symptoms developed, said the public was never properly educated about the disease. Dr Craig Spencer, an emergency room physician, penned an article for Wednesday's New England Journal of Medicine that blamed politicians and media outlets for fanning fears. 'When we look back on this epidemic, I hope we'll recognize that fear caused our initial hesitance to respond - and caused us to respond poorly when we finally did,' Spencer wrote. Slammed: Dr Craig Spencer penned an article for the New England Journal of Medicine attacking the media and politicians for alarmist reports and attempts to use the Ebola outbreak for political gain . The emergency room physician treated patients in Guinea with the Doctors without Borders, before returning to the United States last October. He developed symptoms consistent with those of Ebola and was diagnosed on October 23, just days after arriving in the United States. Media reports about Spencer's diagnosis, the first in New York, focused on how he rode the subway, went out to eat and even went bowling between his return and the diagnosis. Little attention, Spencer argued, was spent on how the disease is known to be transmitted, and that research points to it being 'nearly impossible for me to have transmitted the virus before I had a fever.' Spencer also bemoaned how he was described as a 'a fraud, a hipster and a hero' at the same time by news reports. 'The truth is, I am none of those things,' he said. 'I’m just someone who answered a call for help and was lucky enough to survive.' Responding: Spencer traveled to Guinea in order to treat Ebola patients, returning in October and being diagnosed shortly after his arrival in the US . Engaged: Spencer's fiancee, Morgan Dixon, was admitted to the hospital after Spencer's diagnosis but was soon released . 'Meanwhile, politicians, caught up in the election season, took advantage of the panic to try to appear presidential instead of supporting a sound, science-based public health response,' he added. Following Spencer's diagnosis, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov Chris Christie announced 21-day quarantines for those arriving in either state after working with Ebola patients. Each governor painted federal health guidelines as inadequate during their announcements, but Spencer called such talk counter productive. They 'enacted strict home quarantine rules without sufficiently considering the unintended side effects,' namely encouraging those exposed to lie out of fear of quarantine. The sick, according to Spencer, would opt not to seek treatment while caregivers working with Ebola patients would 'alter their travel plans or misreport their exposure to avoid quarantine.' Another voice criticizing politicians' reactions to the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, which had caused the deaths of 3,416 in Sierra Leone as well as hitting Liberia and Guinea, was nurse Kaci Hickox. In an op-ed in the Guardian, Hickox explained her frustration over being labeled the 'Ebola nurse' by Gov Christie in spite of her never having symptoms of the virus. 'This is what did happen: I was quarantined against my will by overzealous politicians after I volunteered to go and treat people affected by Ebola in west Africa,' she wrote. 'Christie and my governor in Maine, Paul LePage, decided to disregard medical science and the constitution in hopes of advancing their careers,' she added. Spencer was released on November 11 having cleared the virus with the help of a blood plasma transfusion from an Ebola survivor. 'We all lose when we allow irrational fear, fueled in part by prime-time ratings and political expediency, to supersede pragmatic public health preparedness,' Spencer wrote." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dr Craig Spencer wrote in the New England Journal of Medicine calling out the governors who imposed a quarantine after his diagnosis .\nHe said that little of the science behind transmission was explained in the media .\nHis criticism echoes that of nurse Kaci Hickox, who was quarantined in New Jersey and later Maine after returning from Sierra Leone ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A young British backpacker was being hailed a hero today after risking his life to try to save a drowning man in wild seas in New Zealand. Simon Constable, 20, from Yorkshire, did not hesitate before jumping into the sea at Tolaga Bay Wharf, north of Gisborne, on New Zealand's East Coast, when the troubled man’s family begged him to help. A 38-year-old Malaysian man - who has yet to be named - was clinging to a pylon under a pier as heavy waves crashed into him. Realising the man, also a tourist, was in serious trouble, Mr Constable dived into the rough water and swam towards him. Scroll down for video . Simon Constable, 20, from Yorkshire, jumped into rough sea to try and save a drowning tourist . ’I went down the ladder on the side of the wharf and saw the man clinging to one of the piles (pylons) underneath,’ he told the Gisborne Herald. ‘He had the pile in a bear hug and I dived in to help him. ‘As I swam towards him, he let go of the pile and was drifting. I grabbed him from behind under his arms but a wave came and pushed us against another pile. ‘We both went under the water and at that point I lost him.’ On coming back up to the surface Mr Constable looked around but there was no sign of the man. ‘I searched around for about five minutes, then went back to the ladder,’ he said. A 38-year-old Malaysian man - who has yet to be named - has not yet been found . He was clinging to a pylon under a pier as heavy waves crashed into him and Mr Constable tried to help him . The incident took place at Tolaga Bay Wharf, north of Gisborne, on New Zealand's East Coast . Mr Constable had gone to the wharf, at Tolaga Bay, with other tourists and some of the group began having fun jumping into the water, including Mr Constable and the Malaysian. When the man’s sister saw him get into trouble, she pleaded with other tour party members to help him and that was when Mr Constable didn’t hesitate. ‘His actions were heroic,’ police sergeant Greg Lexmond said today. ‘It was very noble of him to dive in and do his best to save the guy,’ he told the paper. A big swell was sweeping in through the bay, he said, and conditions were marginal for people who were confident in their ability in the water. Police sergeant Greg Lexmond hailed Mr Constable a 'hero' Hopes were fading today for the missing man as a search by frogmen and helicopter crews continued . Sergeant Lexmond’s sentiments were shared by Tolaga Bay chief fire officer Ray Dever who praised Mr Constable’s courage. ‘That was a fair gutsy move for Mr Constable to jump in to help in those conditions and he should be commended in some way for it. ‘Jumping off the end of the wharf is on the itinerary for the tour company but I question whether the conditions yesterday afternoon were safe enough.’ Hopes were fading today for the missing man as a search by frogmen and helicopter crews continued." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Simon Constable, 20, from Yorkshire jumped into rough seas .\nHe attempted to rescue a 38-year-old Malaysian man from drowning .\nAs Mr Constable reached the struggling man a huge wave hit them both .\n'We both went under the water and at that point I lost him,' he said .\nPolice sergeant Greg Lexmond praised his actions as 'heroic'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Despite putting on a mean show behind the wheel, NASCAR driver Brian Scott has got a soft side. Footage has emerged of the 27-year-old on his wedding day last January, lovingly reading out vows to his wife, Whitney Kay, and her three-year-old daughter, Brielle. Scott is seen fighting back tears as he kneels down to tell his stepdaughter that he will always 'hold her hand', 'skip with her down the street' and 'bring comfort to her life'. He continues:'I vow to make you say your prayers before you eat. I promise to read you stories at night and to always tuck you in real tight. 'I vow to show you how a man should treat a woman in my relationship with your mother. And above all else, I vow to protect you, care for you and love you forever.' To date the clip of Scott in action on his big day has scored more than one million hits. Many viewers have applauded the Idaho native for his choice of words. 'This is the realest most wonderful thing ever! Ladies find yourself such a man! Men, learn and get inspired!' one fan exclaimed. Scott and Kay tied the knot on a snowy day at the luxury Shore Lodge resort in McCall, Idaho. Video from the event shows that they went full out with a live band, dance party and tiered cake. Doting dad: Despite putting on a mean show behind the wheel, NASCAR driver Brian Scott has got a soft side . Words from the heart: Footage has emerged of the 27-year-old on his wedding day, lovingly reading out vows to his wife, Whitney Kay, and her then three-year-old daughter, Brielle . Not a dry eye: Scott is seen fighting back tears as he kneels down to tell his stepdaughter that he will always 'hold her hand', 'skip with her down the street' and 'bring comfort to her life' They later jetted off to Tahiti and Bora Bora for a two-week honeymoon. Kay's daughter Brielle, from a previous relationship, followed them down the aisle as a flower girl and she even had her own little diamond ring. Scott told the Huffington Post that he was surprised how emotional he got when he addressed his two special ladies. 'I always felt like my vows to my wife Whitney would maybe affect me more and I would get more choked up during those, making those promises to her. 'But I misread that one. It was really when I was reading my vows to Brielle that I got the most choked up. 'It really all just hits home in that moment - you're there and dressed up and all the people around. You get engulfed by it.' Big hit: To date the clip of Scott in action on his big day last January has scored more than one million hits . Chance meeting: The happy couple who live in Charlotte, North Carolina, first met through mutual friends in 2011 and immediately hit it off . Newlyweds: Scott later proposed on the beach during a family vacation to Cabo, Mexico . Scott's bride also staged a tear-jerking speech echoing his. 'It may not have seemed immediate to you but I knew that I loved you right from the start. 'I was scared of how strong my emotions were,' she said at the altar. The happy couple, who live in Charlotte, North Carolina, first met through mutual friends in 2011 and immediately hit it off. Scott later proposed on the beach during a family vacation to Cabo, Mexico. In addition to Brielle, now four, Scott and 24-year-old Kay have a son named Joseph, who was born in November 2014. So far, Scott says he's really enjoying fatherhood. He has been racing competitively since the age of 12 and currently drives the No. 2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet Camaro for Richard Childress Racing in the Xfinity Series. Driven to succeed: He currently drives the No. 2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet Camaro for Richard Childress Racing in the Xfinity Series ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Footage has emerged of the driver on his wedding day, lovingly reading out vows to his wife, Whitney Kay, and her three-year-old daughter, Brielle .\nScott is seen fighting back tears as he kneels down to tell his stepdaughter that he will always 'hold her hand' and 'skip with her down the street'\nTo date the clip of Scott in action on his big day last January has scored more than one million hits .\nMany viewers have applauded the Idaho native for his choice of words ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Attorneys for the 19-year-old 'gang member' accused of killing a mother in a spray of gunfire want a judge to let them check the dead woman's body for gunshot residue. Erich Milton Nowsch Jr. stood shackled in court Thursday while lawyers Augustus Claus and Conrad Claus told a judge they want police, dispatch and coroner records ahead of a scheduled March 10 hearing. The lawyers also asked for an order for a coroner's office to allow a test on Tammy Meyers' body to determine if she or someone next to her fired a gun before she died. Scroll down for video . Erich Nowsch Jr. (pictured in a Las Vegas courtroom on Monday) has been charged with the murder of Tammy Meyers. His attorney wants the victim's body to be tested for gunshot revenue . Nowsch is jailed without bail on murder, attempted murder and weapon charges. The 44-year-old Meyers was wounded in the head February 12 and died two days later. Nowsch was arrested on February. 19. Many questions remain after conflicting accounts from authorities and Meyers' family about what initially was characterized as a road rage attack. The 19-year-old's defense team hope the request to the coroner's office will be able to determine whether Meyers, 44, or somebody next to her fired a gun before she died . On Tuesday, his lawyers said he was high on marijuana while he was being questioned, and cops knew it. He surrendered to the authorities after a stand-off in suburban Las Vegas. Claus said he plans to argue in court that anything Nowsch told investigators after he was taken into custody can no longer be used in the impending murder trial. It's not clear what Nowsch told detectives after his arrest. 'People tend to say things that aren't entirely credible when they're under the influence,' he told the Associated Press. Claus said 'not only' did the police let Nowsch smoke, they 'watched him do it' as they tried 'to talk him down' during a standoff that involved a helicopter and a SWAT team. The allegation was just the latest in a string of turns that has plagued what was initially thought to be a 'road rage' murder. On Monday, local resident Robert Selig said Meyers, 44, was killed in a 'drug deal gone bad'. 'The son and mother left the Meyers residence looking for Eric on a drug deal gone bad,' he said. 'That's the word on the street. A prescription drug deal gone bad.' Selig said he believes Meyers went to the park to pick up pharmaceutical pills 'like Xanax' from Erich. 'The kid sold it right there at that concrete table, day in day out,' he said. Nowsch has been accused of shooting 44-year-old Tammy Meyers dead during an act of road rage. It has since been revealed that the Meyers family knew the suspect . The Meyers family initially claimed that Meyers had gotten into an argument with Nowsch while giving her daughter a driving lesson on the night of the February 12 shooting. They said Nowsch followed them home and shot at them. It has since emerged that Meyers went home and recruited her son Brandon, who brought his . Meyers was shot in the head and died after two days on life-support. Claus said he believes Nowsch will be able to claim self-defense because Brandon Meyers was armed. Last week it was revealed that the Meyers family actually knew Nowsch." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Erich Milton Nowsch Jr is accused of fatally shooting Tammy Meyers, 44 .\nThe 19-year-old's lawyers have asked for coroner and dispatch records .\nRecords may reveal whether Meyers or someone next to her fired a gun .\nHis defense team have also said he was high when interviewed by cops .\nA local resident has claimed Meyers died in a 'drug deal gone bad'\nNowsch is being held without bail on murder charges ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Getting your dog spayed or neutered is accepted as being part of a responsible pet owner. But two studies suggest that the surgical procedure could increase the long-term risk of certain cancers in canines. A study conducted in 2013 found a link between neutering in Golden Retrievers and incidences of cancers including osteosarcoma, mast cell cancer and hemangiosarcoma. Two studies suggest that spaying or neutering pets could increase the long-term risk of certain cancers .A study conducted in 2013 found a link between the practice in Golden Retrievers (stock image pictured) and incidences of osteosarcoma - a rare bone cancer - mast cell cancer and hemangiosarcoma . Researchers from the University of California-Davis studied hospital records of 759 dogs between the age of one and eight years old. They found that three times as many early neutered males were diagnosed with lymphosarcoma – the third most common cancer in dogs – as unneutered males. And the percentage of late-neutered females, at eight per cent, was four times more than intact and early-neutered females. Another study, published in 2014, focused on connections seen in the Vizsla breed and was based on a voluntary internet study for 2,505 dogs born between 1992 and 2008, Scientific American reported. Scientists from Binghampton University, State University of New York, found correlations between spayed and neutered Vizlas and mast cell cancer, lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma. A stock image of lymphoma in human blood is pictured . Scientists from Binghampton University, State University of New York, found correlations between spayed and neutered Vizlas and mast cell cancer, lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma - cancer of blood vessel lining. Neutered Vizslas (stock image) were also found to be more likely to develop behaviour disorders . Dogs that had undergone the procedure were also more likely to have behaviour disorders, such as storm anxiety and the younger they were spayed or neutered, the earlier these problems may show, according to the study, which was published in the American Veterinary Medical Association's journal. However the researchers said that more research is needed to confirm their findings. Commenting on the study in a blog post, Dr Stephen Birchard, of Circle City Veterinary Speciality Hospital, in Indianapolis, Indiana, wrote: 'Of course the benefits of spay and neuter, such as controlling dog and cat populations and the many other medical benefits currently outweigh the adverse effects. ‘But this study shows that we need to maintain a healthy level of surveillance of the potential adverse effects of gonadectomy and attempt to determine: is this association between cancer and spay/neuter true for all breeds, even mixed breeds, and what is the pathophysiology behind it.’ Phil Robinson, Veterinary Surgeon at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, told MailOnline: 'Our main reason for neutering is to prevent the dogs from being used for breeding. One medical benefit of neutering is the prevention of prolonged seasons leading to potential womb infection in older age. 'There are lots of reasons to support neutering, but it’s impossible to say for sure whether neutering or not neutering your dog causes cancer. While the results of the two studies may sound bleak, Jessica Perry Hekman, a PhD student at the University of Illinois, noted that the Golden Retrievers studied in the 2013 paper were referred to an expensive, specialist hospital, so it does not take into account animals that have not been given the very best care from their owners. She said the research is biased in its selection. Neutering is the removal of all or part of an animal's reproductive organs. Vets and animals charities recommend the procedure to prevent the births of unwanted litters of puppies and cats. Behaviours such as mounting and urine spraying, as well as some forms of male aggression, can be stopped because of the reduction in hormone levels in neutered animals. There is weak evidence that spaying reduces the risk of mammary tumours in female dogs. The risk of ovarian cancer and testicular cancer is removed, because the animals no longer have these organs. However, animals are at risk of complications from the procedure itself. Spaying and neutering cats may boost the risk of obesity, because a decrease in sex hormone levels is associated with an increase in food intake. Researchers claim that neutered dogs are at a two-fold excess risk to develop osteosarcoma (bone cancer) as compared to intact dogs. Studies of cardiac tumours in dogs showed that there was a 5 times greater risk of hemangiosarcoma - cancer of blood vessel lining - in spayed females than intact females and a 2.4 times greater risk of hemangiosarcoma in neutered dogs as compared to intact males. The 2014 paper may be flawed in the same way, she explained, because although data was collected online, the survey was probably filled in by diligent dog owners who had seen it on canine-focused online communities. Owners also filled in their dog’s medical history, so it may not be accurate. ‘The studies both have their limitations, which makes their findings difficult to trust or generalise to other populations of dogs,’ she said. Another 2013 study by the University of Georgia, based on data from a number of referral hospitals, found that spayed and neutered Golden Retrievers, lived longer on average than those with their reproductive organs kept intact. They found that dogs with their genitals intact were more likely to die of trauma or infectious diseases, while those that had been neutered were more susceptible to cancer or immune-mediated diseases. The experts concluded that while spayed and neutered dogs were more likely to get cancer, it didn’t automatically shorten their lifespans. The study suggests that animals that had had the procedure lived long enough to get cancer, while those that did not, were more likely to die younger without reaching the time in life where the risk of cancer rises." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Two studies hint spayed or neutered pets are at higher risk of cancers .\nStudy by University of California-Davis found a link between the practice in Golden Retrievers and mast cell cancer and hemangiosarcoma .\nAnother by Binghampton University found a link between neutered Vizslas and mast cell cancer, lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma .\nMost vets still recommend the medical procedure for pets and more research is needed to confirm possible links with cancer ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Teleporting yourself to see friends and family in far-flung locations is the stuff of science fiction, but in the near future you will at least be able to visit them virtually. Communication experts have devised a system that combines 360° cameras with virtual reality headsets to make video calls fully immersive. When a call is made, a person will be virtually transported to the recipient’s location and can see everything they can see - as if they were in the same room. Scroll down for video . The 360° video calling with Virtual Reality (VR) headsets system will be on display at next week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It combines the Giroptic 360cam (pictured) with an Oculus Rift headset . The 360° video calling with Virtual Reality (VR) headsets system will be on display at next week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and more details will be released then. Created by Summit Tech, its system uses the Giroptic 360cam and an Oculus Rift headset. When a call is received, it is routed through the recipient’s 360cam and footage from the camera is then streamed to the caller’s Oculus Rift. The system uses the Giroptic 360cam with an Oculus Rift headset. When a call is received, it is routed through the recipient’s 360cam. Footage from the camera is then streamed to the caller’s Oculus Rift headset. This makes it possible to have an immersive view of the place they are calling, as well as share the VR experience with others in real-time. This makes it possible to have an immersive view of the place they are calling, as well as share the VR experience with others in real-time. It has been specifically designed to connect Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Video over LTE (ViLTE) calls - both of which require an internet connection to work. In addition to connecting with virtual reality headsets, the 360° video calls can also be streamed as a Video Share session on Android, iOS and Microsoft smartphones or downloadable apps for tablets and PCs. The technology has been tested, but will not become mainstream until a consumer version of the Oculus Rift is released. And at this point the release date isn’t known. Giroptic’s waterproof 360cam is expected to launch this spring and sends real-time content to a connected phone. When a call is received, it is routed through the recipient’s 360cam and footage from the camera is then streamed to the caller’s Oculus Rift (pictured). This makes it possible to have an immersive view of the place they are calling, as well as share the VR experience with others in real-time . It can be pre-ordered now for $499 (£323) and in addition to being used in Summit Tech's setup, the camera comes with a light bulb adapter to double up as a security camera, or can rival GoPro as an action camera. MailOnline will be demoing Summit Tech's virtual reality technology at next week’s conference. Last week, Facebook's Chris Cox said the social network has started building virtual reality versions of its apps and the company's head of product imagines a world where it could become as common as sharing a post. Facebook owns Oculus Rift and its plans could mean that in addition to checking-in and sharing holiday snaps on the site, users will able to virtually transport friends to wherever they are. Giroptic’s waterproof 360cam (pictured) is expected to launch this spring and sends real-time content to a connected smartphone phone. The Wi-fi enabled device can be pre-ordered now for $499 (£323) In addition to being used in Summit Tech's setup, the camera comes with a lightbulb adapter (pictured) to double up as a security camera, or can rival GoPro as an action camera ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "360° video calling with virtual reality system was created by Summit Tech .\nIt uses the Giroptic 360cam with a connected Oculus Rift headset .\nWhen a call is received, it is routed through the recipient’s 360cam .\nFootage from the camera is then streamed to the caller’s Oculus Rift .\nThis makes it possible to have an immersive view of the place they are calling, as well as share the VR experience with others in real-time ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Veteran CBS correspondent Bob Simon has left $2million to his widow Francoise following his death in a horrific New York car crash. Francoise Anne-Marie Simon reportedly will inherit $1million in cash and stocks along with a $1milion home in East Hampton, Long Island. Simon, 73, who spent decades as a foreign correspondent, was still working for CBS' 60 Minutes at the time of his death on February 11. Simon was killed when a town car he was traveling in collided with bollards on the West Side Highway in Manhattan. Scroll down for video . Estate: Francoise Anne-Marie Simon stands to inherit $2 million from her late husband, CBS reporter Bob Simon. The couple are seen together in this 2009 photo . Accident: Simon was killed when a town car he was traveling in collided with bollards on the West Side Highway in Manhattan. Mangled wreckage from the February 11 accident is seen here . Family: Francoise Anne-Marie Simon holds hands with her daughter Tanya Simon in New York City on February 12, one day after losing her husband and CBS reporter Bob Simon . The New York Post, citing a correspondent's will, reported that Simon had a East Hampton home worth $1 million, as well as '$1 million in cash and stocks and bonds.' His estate is going to pay for his recent $38,000 funeral, the newspaper reported. The Post reported that upon his widow's death, Tanya Simon - the couple's daughter - stands to inherit everything. Francoise Anne-Marie Simon has requested to be named the estate's executor, according to the newspaper. The couple, who were married for 49 years, met during Bob Simon's time in France continuing his studies, the Post reported. On Sunday night, CBS paid tribute to Simon last night with a special hour-long episode which celebrated his life and career. Presented by Steve Kroft, the special '60 Minutes Presents' charted Simon's 47-year career presenting from war zones and disasters across the world. On the show Simon was remembered for having traveled to more than 130 different countries to report on every possible type of news. 'It was his love of adventure and the search for new experiences that drove him to explore exotic and often dangerous places,' Kroft said on the program. Simon, who survived being held in an Iraqi prison under the regime of Saddam Hussein and was one of the last reporters to leave Saigon during the Vietnam War, died following the crash on Manhattan's West Side Highway. Kroft said: 'Tonight, we remember and celebrate the life and extraordinary career of our friend and colleague Bob Simon. 'He spent 47 years covering the world for CBS News and 60 Minutes and survived dozens of wars and other calamities. 'He died 11 days ago in a New York City traffic accident not far from this studio. 'The irony would not have been lost on Bob. Irony was one of his favorite journalistic devices. 'He was a brilliant combination of sophistication and street smarts, who liked to tell people he was just a Jewish kid from the Bronx. 'He didn't tell you that he was also Phi Beta Kappa, and had been a Fulbright scholar, or that he came to become television's quintessential foreign correspondent.' The show looked at three of Simon's most memorable stories: The Shame of Srebrenica, which looked at the slaughter by Serb troops of more than 8,000 Muslim civilians in that Bosnian town and the role of Dutch U.N Peacekeepers; The Sea Gypsies, about a small community who survived the 2004 Asian Tsunami; and The Recyclers, about a town built on a rubbish dump in Paraguay. Colleague Lesley Stahl said on the program: 'It wasn't an easy choice to pick only three, given the hundreds of stories he did, and the range of subjects he took on. 'He combined bravery, an eye for the telling detail and, at times, a righteous indignation at war's folly and its consequences.' Scott Pelley said during '60 Minutes Presents': 'Bob Simon was always ready for an adventure - a chance to travel somewhere he'd never seen and tell us all about it. 'He had a gift for finding the surprising, even the magical, in the most unexpected places.' Simon was born on May 29, 1941, in the Bronx, New York City, and graduated from Brandeis University in 1962, receiving a degree in history. He started his 47-year career with CBS News in 1967. Return: This 1991 file photo shows Simon after he was released from captivity. He was reportedly interrogated, beaten with canes and truncheons, and starved by his Iraqi captors . Two years later, Simon joined the network's foreign bureaus, where he was until 1981 when he became the State Department correspondent. He went on to report from war zones in Portugal, Cyprus, the Falkland Islands, the Persian Gulf, and Yugoslavia. He covered the conflict in Northern Ireland and U.S. military actions in Grenada, Somalia and Haiti. Simon was described by his 60 Minutes producer as a 'reporter's reporter' and his coverage and insight into some of the world's most hostile regions brought numerous accolades including 27 Emmys and four Peabody Awards. Simon joined CBS News as a reporter and assignment editor, covering campus unrest and inner-city riots. He also worked in CBS' Tel Aviv bureau from 1977 to 1981 and in Washington, D.C., as its Department of State correspondent. He got his start as a globe-trotting war correspondent in Vietnam. During one broadcast from the war zone, Simon reported from the back of a helicopter on its way to collect an American with shrapnel wounds. Family: Simon's daughter Tanya (pictured, left with her father, center, in October 2013) produced his final 60 Minutes piece. She is the only child of Bob Simon and his widow, Francoise Anne-Marie Simon . He covered the length of the Vietnam War. In 1987, he was made chief Middle East correspondent for CBS News. At the beginning of the Persian-Gulf war in January 1991, he was captured with colleagues by Iraqi forces. The team spent 40 days in a prison of Iraqi despot Saddam Hussein. He was interrogated, beaten with canes and truncheons, and starved by his Iraqi captors. Following his ordeal, he returned to Iraq in January 1993 to cover the U.S. bombing of the country. Simon won numerous awards, including his fourth Peabody and an Emmy for his story from Central Africa on the world's only all-black symphony in 2012. Another story about an orchestra in Paraguay, one whose poor members constructed their instruments from trash, won him his 27th Emmy, CBS said. He also won the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award, for 'Shame of Srebrenica,' a '60 Minutes II' report on genocide during the Bosnian War. His range was broad - from reporting on the Lost Boys of Sudan during the 1987 civil war to more recently, the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster which was hit by a tsunami triggered by a 9.0 earthquake. 'It's a terrible loss for all of us at CBS News,' 60 Minutes Executive Producer Jeff Fager said in a memorial to Simon on CBS' website. 'It is such a tragedy made worse because we lost him in a car accident, a man who has escaped more difficult situations than almost any journalist in modern times.' 'Bob was a reporter's reporter. He was driven by a natural curiosity that took him all over the world covering every kind of story imaginable.' Bill Whitaker added during the 60 Minutes program: 'Bob Simon's great passion - apart from his family and good writing - was music. 'He delighted particularly in opera, but a symphony in Kinshasa, a young conductor in Caracas or a rap star from Brooklyn were all worthy of Bob's attention, and in his judgment, ours.' Simon’s final reporting piece for CBS was a collaboration between him and his daughter Tanya, who also works for the network. It was about Ebola and aired last Sunday. Watch the full tribute from 60 Minutes here." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Veteran reporter Bob Simon, 73, died in car crash 15 days ago in New York .\nSimon reportedly bequeathed his wife money and a Long Island home .\nThe couple had been married for 49 years .\nOn Sunday, '60 Minutes' looked back on Bob Simon's 47-year career and some of his best work ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A baby who spent the first eight minutes of his life 'dead' has made a remarkable recovery. Theo Babbage's heart stopped beating as soon as he was born, leaving his distraught parents facing 'the longest eight minutes' of their lives. Doctors rushed to resuscitate him and reduce the chance of life-altering brain damage. To his parents' utter relief, they succeeded in bringing him back to life. Now five months old, Theo is a completely healthy baby. Theo Babbage's heart stopped beating as soon as he was born and doctors fought frantically for eight minutes to revive him. Now five months old, he is perfectly healthy and suffered no long-term damage . Theo's parents, Adam and Rachel, described the period when he was being revived as 'the longest eight minutes' of their lives . His mother, Rachel Cherry, 30, said: 'When you give birth, all you want to hear is your baby cry for the first time, but when Theo was born there was nothing. 'I kept waiting and waiting but there was no screaming or crying, and I knew something must be wrong. 'I stared around at the shocked looks on the medics' faces - I kept asking if my baby was OK but no one could answer. 'I thought my baby had died.' When she heard doctors counting down from five, she and Theo's father Adam, 29, knew their son was being resuscitated. 'Time passed so slowly. As a parent, it was unbearable being in the same room as my dying child,' she said. 'After eight minutes he was pale blue from being starved of oxygen for so long. 'So when we were told they had restarted his heart, a wave of relief swept over me and Adam - we just had to hope he'd be OK.' With the drama over, Theo was rushed away to intensive care. 'Like any new mother, all I wanted to do was hold him in my arms and comfort him,' said Ms Cherry. 'Thankfully that's all behind us now. He's recovered and we're so eternally grateful to the hospital staff at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. 'Without them our little baby boy wouldn't be alive today.' With the drama over, Theo was rushed away to intensive care. 'Like any new mother, all I wanted to do was hold him in my arms and comfort him,' said Ms Cherry . After a normal pregnancy, Ms Cherry's problems began in the delivery suite, when nurses explained Theo was stuck. Doctors had no other option but to perform an emergency Caesarean to free him. Following this, doctors then had to bring Theo back to life by clearing his lungs before they could restart his heart. It was uncertain whether he would suffer permanent brain damage or cerebral palsy from the oxygen deprivation. His mother said: 'We had no other option than to wait by his beside and hope he would be OK. 'He was having seizures on his first night and I thought he wouldn't make it. 'He was so fragile - even when I picked him up for the first time he still had tubes all over him, so I had to be very careful. 'It was frustrating not being able to bond with him , but noone knew what would happen from one day to the next and whether he'd pull through. 'When he cried for the first time after one week in intensive care it was such a relief.' It took 12 days before Theo could be discharged with his delighted parents and he quickly settled into life at home. Fragile Theo spent 12 days in intensive care - and it took him a week to cry for the first time. 'Even when I picked him up for the first time he still had tubes all over him, so I had to be very careful,' his mother said . Ms Cherry said: 'Now he's home we can finally bond with our baby and he's loving all the attention. 'He's absolutely gorgeous and constantly has us in fits of giggles, he's a very comical baby. 'I am so grateful to the doctors who saved our baby's life. 'It really could happen to anyone, but thankfully the right equipment was available to keep our baby alive, although not all hospitals have one.' The couple are now fundraising to buy another £10,000 specialist incubator - the same as the one that saved Theo's life - in the hope that it will help other families. Theo was cooled for his first four days to reduce the chance of any damage, which fortunately he didn't suffer. Ms Cherry and Mr Babbage hope that by acquiring another incubator, more babies will be as lucky as Theo." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Theo Babbage's heart stopped beating as soon as he was born .\nDoctors rushed to resuscitate him and reduce the chance of brain damage .\nFor his distraught parents, it was 'the longest eight minutes' of their lives .\nBut doctors managed to revive him; at 5 months, he's completely healthy ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Saudi Arabia has beheaded an axe murderer and a heroin smuggler bringing the total number of public executions in the kingdom this year to 34. Indian man Vijay Kumar Saleem was convicted of killing a Yemeni national in an axe attack by striking him on the head. According to the Saudi interior ministry, the attack took place after a dispute at the farm where the men worked and Saleem was executed in the capital Riyadh. Police officers in Saudi Arabia who impose a strict version of Islamic Sharia law. Under the law, rape, murder, apostasy, drug trafficking and armed robbery are punishable by death . Meanwhile in the holy city of Medina, Pakistani national Hafiz Wifaq Rasoul Shah was also beheaded after being convicted of heroin trafficking. A separate interior ministry statement said: 'Investigations led to his confession and he was tried and found guilty.' According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Gulf has become an increasingly important market for illicit drugs in recent years. The Saudi government says it 'is committed to fighting drugs of all kinds due to the physical and social harm they cause'. The beheadings come just a day after a man was sentenced to death forposting a video on a social media site which shows him ripping up the Koran (file picture) It also says the death penalty in murder cases aims 'to maintain security and realise justice'. Drug trafficking, rape, murder, apostasy and armed robbery are all punishable by death under the Gulf kingdom's strict version of Islamic sharia law. The beheadings come just a day after a man was sentenced to death for renouncing his Muslim faith and posting a video on a social media site which shows him ripping up the Koran before hitting it with his shoe. A source who was in the General Court during his hearing said: 'In the video he cursed God, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his daughter Fatimah and ripped a copy of the Holy Qur'an and hit it with a shoe. 'The death sentence was issued after his apostasy was proven.' Amnesty International said in its annual report released on Wednesday that death sentences are often imposed 'after unfair trials'. The London-based watchdog said some defendants claimed to have been tortured or 'otherwise coerced or misled into making false confessions' before trial. It is believed that the kingdom executed 87 people last year, up from 78 in 2013. The Saudi government has taken some steps to reform its judicial system but has also defended it as 'fair'. Last year a court in Jeddah sentenced Saudi liberal Raif Badawi to 1,000 lashes and 10 years in prison for publishing criticism of the kingdom's ruling religious and political elite and calling for reforms in Islam. The first of 50 of those lashes were carried out in January, but subsequent rounds of flogging have not occurred. Officials have not publicly commented on the case, but insiders say the lashing appears to have been quietly dropped." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Two more public beheadings have been carried out in Saudi Arabia today .\nIndian man Vijay Kumar Saleem had been sentenced following axe attack .\nHe was executed in Riyadh following a dispute where he killed a colleague .\nIn Medina, a Pakistani national who smuggled heroin was also beheaded .\nHafiz Wifaq Rasoul Shah had admitted drug trafficking during a trial .\nExecutions come a day after a man was sentenced to death for apostasy .\nHe was accused of denouncing Islam by ripping up pages of the Koran ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Convicted Australian terrorist, Khaled Sharrouf was involved in an underworld scuffle over $9 million alongside some of Sydney's most violent criminals before fleeing to Syria to fight with the outlawed extremist group, the Islamic State. Sharrouf, the father behind the circulation of an image of his son holding a severed head, is wanted by the Australian Federal Police for alleged terrorist activities in the Middle East after he fled the country in December on his brother's passport. He had been working alongside bikies, drug dealers and other crime figures as well as business identity George Alex before leaving the country, Fairfax has revealed. Scroll down for video . Sharrouf was a known figure in Sydney's underworld before he fled to Syria to fight alongside the outlawed extremist group, the Islamic State . Sharrouf posing with Mike Tyson: The convicted Australian terrorist had been part of a group collecting a $9 million debt for business identity George Alex before he left Australia . Sharrouf’s departure is suspected to have been prompted by the murder of debt collector Vasko Boskovski who he had been working with alongside Alex to retrieve an alleged $9 million debt from the property developer Meriton, according to a Fairfax investigation. Boskovski was killed after Sharrouf’s group butted-heads with another underworld group who claimed they were entitled to the $9 million, forcing both Sharrouf and Alex into hiding as they feared for their lives. Fairfax also revealed that Sharrouf first started associating with Alex after serving his jail sentence in 2005 at Goulburn and Lithgow prisons for his part in Operation Pendennis - a terrorist cell that operated in Melbourne and Sydney and was planning an Australian attack. Fairfax revealed Sharroufbegan associating with Alex after serving his jail sentence in 2005 at Goulburn and Lithgow prisons for his part in a terrorist plot planning an Australian attack . Earlier this month he posted a photo on Twitter of his son holding up a severed head, along with a caption: 'Thats my boy!' Alex and his counterparts were said to have secured a house for Sharif and his family after his release and in exchange, the jihadist ran errands for them which included collecting their debts. Since departing Australia, Sharrouf has been using his social media pages to boast about the Islamic State group. Earlier this month he posted a photo on Twitter of his son holding up a severed head, along with a caption: 'Thats my boy!' It was accompanied by a photo of Sharrouf himself holding the same head, written with the words: 'What a head', and another of him and three young boys brandishing rifles. In 2005, psychiatrist Olav Nielssen - a renowned psychiatrist who sits on the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal - assessed Sharrouf's condition and discovered the jihadist had depression, acute schizophrenia, paranoia and had suffered from hallucinations for a number of years, with signs of mental illness showing as early as the 1990s. A judge residing over Sharrouf's case had said his mental issues had driven him to jihad and pushed him towards extremism." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sharrouf was a personality in Sydney's underworld and worked alongside business identity George Alex .\nThe 33-year-old was part of a group assisting Alex with retrieving a $9 million debt, just before he fled the country, Fairfax reports .\nHe was jailed in 2005 after he was found guilty of terrorist activities .\nAfter his release, Alex helped Sharrouf secure a home for his family and in return Sharrouf worked for him ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "SEX AND FILM . by Barry Forshaw . (Palgrave Macmillan £19.99) There was breathless excitement when an immensely raunchy, bestselling novel was adapted for the screen, with overwrought cinema-goers queuing in their droves to see it. But this was not Fifty Shades Of Grey. This was The Sheik, in 1921. And it starred Rudolph Valentino, whose sex appeal was such that when he died only five years later, aged just 31, some of his more committed female fans responded to the news by killing themselves. The history of sex on the big screen is about as old as the cinema itself. Barry Forshaw brings it wham, bam up to date, with analyses both of Fifty Shades and a much franker, darker exploration of sexual deviancy, Lars von Trier’s alarming 2013 film Nymphomaniac. But for me, the real gems in this formidably well-researched and erudite book concern the earlier manifestations of sex on-screen. Or off-screen, in the case of The Sheik, in which a wryly unambiguous caption, ‘After a week of sullen obedience . . . ’, told audiences that Valentino’s desert predator had finally had his wicked way with the headstrong Lady Diana. Like Fifty Shades, the book itself was rather less coy. The depiction of sex in the cinema has changed hugely over the years, the American film industry was notoriously cautious about what was shown - Jane Russell pictured in a poster for The Outlaw . By the Thirties, coyness was being forced onto Hollywood by increasingly vigilant censors, the so-called Hays Office. The African jungle was deemed far enough from ‘civilisation’ to be permitted some erotic freedom in Tarzan The Ape Man (1932), in which Maureen O’Sullivan and Johnny Weissmuller wore skimpy outfits, which, from some angles, made them appear naked. But then, the censors pounced. And by the next film in the series, they had ‘modestly covered Tarzan and Jane in almost comically baggy costumes’. Unsurprisingly, it was randy Europeans who introduced sex to Hollywood. In Ekstase, a Czech film of 1933, a young Hedy Lamarr is shown in obvious post-orgasmic bliss. The film was duly seized by U.S. Customs and prosecuted for obscenity. But America couldn’t keep out Marlene Dietrich, and they had their own sex goddess in the hourglass form of naughty Mae West, who had her own way of outfoxing the morality police. In I’m No Angel (1933), she saucily adjusts her gown and then purrs, ‘Am I making myself clear, boys?’ There was nothing censorable about the line, but nothing wholesome, either. Not much did get past the Hays Office — including Margaret Lockwood’s cleavage in The Wicked Lady (1945), the first British film to be cut before U.S. audiences were allowed to see it. Forshaw suggests the censors were so distracted by Jane Russell’s gravity-defying embonpoint in The Outlaw (1943) that they missed distinct hints of homoeroticism elsewhere in the film. Today, the restrictions — no horizontal embraces, no ‘excessive’ kissing, no suggestion of intercourse outside marriage — seem comical. In Casablanca (1942), there could be no hint of a ‘sex affair’ between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, so audiences had to decide for themselves what he meant when he said: ‘We’ll always have Paris.’ Memories of an outing up the Eiffel Tower? Probably not. In the Fifties and Sixties, such strictures began to crumble — not that the ‘sex comedies’ starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson were anything other than irreproachably conservative, prompting comedian Oscar Levant to say that he’d known Doris Day ‘before she was a virgin’. Even in Britain, old censorship habits died hard, with county councils allowed to overrule certificates dished out by the British Board of Film Classification, as several did with Saturday Night And Sunday Morning (1960), on the grounds that Albert Finney’s priapic, working-class hero was an affront to the reputation of decent factory workers. Throughout cinematic history, of course, the greater the puritanical outrage generated by a film, the more people have wanted to see it. That was notably so of Bernardo Bertolucci’s film Last Tango In Paris (1972), starring Marlon Brando — and it also ‘possibly helped the sales of a certain kitchen commodity utilised as a sexual lubricant’. Butter, in short. But Last Tango only pushed at certain boundaries, and obeyed the unwritten law that female nudity is more acceptable than male. The tumescent penis to this day is not often seen in mainstream cinema (indeed, in Fifty Shades Of Grey, Jamie Dornan’s Christian seems to have no genitalia at all). Forshaw offers one good explanation: limp apparatus in a sex scene would give the game away — the game being the many cameramen, boom operators and make-up artists who, by all accounts, make genuine arousal on a film set a near-impossibility. Forshaw’s book is a work of scholarship, not gossip, but that doesn’t stop him dropping mischievous references to the rampant ironies yielded by more than a century of sex on the screen. The thoroughly chaste Brief Encounter (1945) is often cited by moralists as a perfect example of how romance can be depicted without sex, but Forshaw notes gleefully that the film’s director, David Lean, was well-known for his energetic promiscuity, and its writer, Noel Coward, for his homosexuality. An acquaintance of mine told me years ago that he’d once checked in at the Palace Hotel in St Moritz behind Noel Coward and his long-time companion, Graham Payn, and that Coward startled the stiff, Swiss receptionist by fruitily announcing himself and Payn as ‘Mr and Mrs Noel Coward’. His was a very different world to that of Brief Encounter. But then, sex on screen — or the lack of it — has always unfolded in a parallel universe. That’s the magic of the movies." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The depiction of sex on the big screen has changed hugely over the years .\nCensorship in American cinema was notoriously restrictive .\nIn his new book Barry Forshaw explores Fifty Shades and others ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "As the flame of a large, household candle approaches my hair, I fight back the very natural instinct to panic and yank my head away. Everyone knows what happens when naked flames and hair meet: it rarely ends well. I still wince when I recall seeing my daughter’s hair catch light during a candlelit carol service years ago. Her long hair swung forward into the candle she was holding and went up like a torch. Thankfully, only an inch or two burned before the flame fizzled out, but it gave us all a shock. Scroll down for video . The technique orginates from Brazil and promises to rid your whole head of split ends, not just the bottom of you hair (picture posed by model) With that vision in mind, I try not to flinch as Nando Lopes, education director at Richard Ward Hair and Metrospa in Chelsea, London, inches into view. He is the man with the candle — and he is about to set fire to a twisted flank of my hair. It may sound insane, but what he is doing is an age-old Brazilian hair-smoothing technique called velaterapia, which gets rid of split ends — and Candle Clinic is the latest treatment on offer at this swish super-salon. Richard Ward is famous for tending the tresses of the Middleton sisters, so I feel I am in safe hands. He wouldn’t offer a treatment that would turn a royal into a real-life Miss Havisham, would he? ‘It sounds crazy,’ says Nando, ‘but it works, 100 per cent. It’s the best way to get rid of split ends. If we try to cut split ends out, it is impossible — it takes for ever. But by burning them, you catch all of them.’ Split ends, where the ends of the hair shaft split in two, are inconvenient for anyone trying to grow their hair. As hair gets older, it becomes more likely to split, as the protective cuticle around each strand becomes worn. Split ends aren’t a problem, as such, but they make hair look frizzy and rough. Although conditioner can smooth these cuticles down so they are less obvious, nothing will actually mend a split end. Usually, the only answer is to cut them off. Championed by Victoria’s Secret supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Isabeli Fontana, velaterapia — better known as ‘candle cutting’ — instead uses a flame to singe away split ends and effectively cauterize the hair, creating a sturdy seal that makes it less prone to split again. How it works is simple. Nando, who learned the technique from a Brazilian stylist, takes a section of my hair and twizzles it into a tight twist about as thick as a pencil. He pulls it taut and away from my head, and I can see the tiny ends of shorter hairs sticking out. Then, he takes the candle and lets the flame lick up and down the twist of hair. The tiny, sticking-out ends flare up, making me wince in alarm. But just as I’m about to panic that my crowning glory is going up in smoke, the burning ends fizzle out. The unpleasant smell of singed hair gets stronger as Nando works around my head, tiny section by tiny section. It looks as though the flame is licking over his fingers, too, though he says it doesn’t hurt. ‘The hair doesn’t catch fire as it is twisted so tightly,’ he says. ‘Only the bits that stick out get singed. It melts the ends together and seals them, so it’s a clever way of getting rid of split ends all the way down the hair. That’s why it’s great for keeping long hair smooth — if you have a trim, you only catch the split ends at the very bottom.’ I last had my hair cut three months ago, so there are likely a fair number of split ends. I think a lot of what is going up in flames is just hair that hasn’t grown the full length of the twist. It doesn’t stand a chance. The technique is becoming hugely popular. Word is spreading fast, and it’s catching on (sorry) like wildfire. Nando already treats ten heads a week — at £195 a go — and he’s now training other hairdressers in the art of the candle. For good measure, Nando waves the candle under the tuft at the end of each twist. I fear all these burnt bits will be left rough and bobbly — but when I feel them, there is no roughness. The whole thing has taken just half-an-hour. Once my hair has been washed to get rid of the candle smuts, it is indulged with a ten-minute intense conditioning treatment, then blow-dried. It has rarely felt so smooth. I’m delighted and impressed. But I must say, don’t try this at home! From £195, richardward.com. Includes a cleanse, condition, trim (if needed) and blow-dry." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "It's an age-old Brazilian hair-smoothing technique called velaterapia .\nThe hair is pulled taut and a candle is used to melt the split ends together .\nThe technique ensures your hair won't catch fire as it is pulled so tightly ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "We are spending so much time composing messages on emails, texts and tweets, that handwritten letters have become a rarity. But in a strange twist, digital technology rather than humans could help save the art of handwriting, if one robot system has its way. Dubbed 'Bond', the system combines MakerBot 3D printers, Montblanc pens and a mobile app to write messages in any cursive. Scroll down for video . The 'Bond' system combines 3D printers, Montblanc pens and an app to write hand written messages . Users start by submitting a handwriting sample online. The Bond software studies this to identify how the customers writes each letter of the alphabet. Customers can then choose a blank card from the Bond website, and send in the typed text that they want to appear in the space. One of 11 Bond robots will then write the text in the card with a real pen controlled by a 3D printer, which will subsequently be mailed. Users can also choose a different handwriting from their own. 'Nobody has ever said, \"You know what's awesome? I had the best experience at American Greetings,:' Sonny Caberwal, founder and CEO of Bond told Fast Company. 'We have really set out to reimagine what that would look like - how we can create a truly personal experience that lets people deliver that personal touch that is truly theirs, but let them do it from anywhere,' Bond imitates human handwriting using fluid movements and differing pressures to make the cursive look authentic. Mimicking human handwriting is deceptively difficult and there are thought to be thousands of ways that letters can be connected together. The robot must adopt human-like amounts of pressure on certain joins and letters - perhaps such as dotting an I - as well as not smudging the writing to make it looks authentic. The robot forms part of an app and gift service for people with more money than time, effectively allowing them to send handwritten cards from their iPhone. Users start by submitting a handwriting sample online. The Bond software studies this to identify how the customers writes each letter of the alphabet. They can then choose a blank card from the Bond website, and send in the typed text that they want to appear in the space . The robot must adopt human-like amounts of pressure on certain joins and letters - perhaps such as dotting an I - as well as not smudging the writing to make it looks authentic . Users start by submitting a handwriting sample online. The Bond software studies this to identify how the customers writes each letter of the alphabet. They can then choose a blank card from the Bond website, and send in the typed text that they want to appear in the space. One of 11 Bond robots will then write the text in the card with a real pen controlled by a 3D printer, which will subsequently be mailed. Users can also choose a different handwriting from their own. The current version of the system requires users to pay $199 (£130) for Bond to learn their writing style. The cards cost $2.99 (£1.90) each and are available worldwide. The current version of the system requires users to pay $199 (£130) for Bond to learn their writing style. The cards cost $2.99 (£1.90) each and are available worldwide ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Bond system combines 3D printers, Montblanc pens and a mobile app .\nUsers submit a handwriting sample online which Bond software studies .\nOne of 11 Bond robots will then write the text in a card with a real pen .\nThey imitate human writing using fluid movements and different pressures ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "One of three Al-Jazeera journalists arrested for flying a drone in Paris will appear in court next week where he is expected to plead guilty, a judicial source said on Thursday. The other two journalists have been freed. All three were arrested on Wednesday for flying a drone in the Bois de Boulogne park on the western edge of the French capital. Their arrest followed two nights of mysterious drone sightings over the French capital, although a source with knowledge of the case said the journalists were not involved in the earlier incidents. Fear: Drones were spotted flying near the Invalides military museum, where Napoleon Bonaparte is buried . Alert: Paris was on alert for a new terror attack after 'at least' five drones were spotted illegally flying around city landmarks, including the U.S. embassy building (pictured) Tension: Drones were also seen flying around the world-famous Eiffel Tower . New threat: French law bans small, civilian drones from areas such as nuclear facilities, which are protected by a no-fly zone that spans a 1.6-mile radius and a height of 1,000 metres. The above drone crashed on the grass near the White House in the United States last month . A map showing where the drones have been sighted in Paris . Those unexplained sightings were made near the US embassy, not far from the Invalides military museum, the Eiffel Tower and several major thoroughfares leading in and out of the French capital, police said. Flying drones over the capital is illegal under French law. The names and nationalities of the three journalists from Al-Jazeera's international service, two of whom were freelancers, were not given. They are aged 34, 52 and 68. They are thought to have been filming a segment on drones. Only the journalist who actually flew the drone will face court, where he will plead guilty, the judicial source said. The drone, which was supplied by the station's London office in November, has been confiscated. French security sources where unable to catch the drones, which are typically fitted with cameras and can be used for target surveillance to assess security and any spikes in pedestrian footfall ahead of a planned attack. A judicial source earlier told AFP: 'The first was piloting the drone, the second was filming and the third was watching.' Police sighted one or more drones in five instances buzzing in the Paris sky in the night of Tuesday to Wednesday - from 11.30pm to 2am. An unidentified flying object was first seen Tuesday night near the Gare de l'Est train station, with sightings continuing in sequence for over two hours over the Paris Opera, then on to the Tuileries gardens, past the Eiffel Tower and then south past Paris' Montparnasse Tower, according to Thibault-Lecuivre. Location: At some point between midnight and 6am on Monday, drone aircraft were spotted flying near Bastille Square . Tourist hotspot: The first drone sighting in the French capital was around midnight on Monday. Shortly after an unmanned aircraft was seen flying near the Place de la Concorde . An inquiry was launched after drones, which are banned over Paris, were also spotted Monday night - beginning over the U.S. Embassy at around midnight on Monday. Between then and 6am the Eiffel Tower, Bastille Square, the Place de la Concorde and the Invalides military museum 'were also flown over' , a security source said. France has experienced a series of mysterious drone appearances in the last few months. On January 20, a pilotless aircraft briefly went over the presidential palace in Paris, while around 20 drones were earlier seen flying above nuclear power plants. However until Tuesday 'there have never been so many drones appearing in one night,' the security source said. The emergence of drones comes amid warnings by terrorist groups that they will attack the city, following January shootings which left a total of 20 dead, including three terrorists. There have been other mysterious drone flights across Paris, but this is the first time that such a concentrated number have been seen above so many potentially vulnerable targets. The US embassy has been threatened by numerous groups in the past, from Al-Qaeda to Algeria’s Armed Islamic Group. French law bans small, civilian drones from areas such as nuclear facilities, which are protected by a no-fly zone that spans a 1.6-mile radius and a height of 1,000 metres. Experts say that the small unmanned craft would not pose a threat if crashed into a hardened nuclear facility. Fightback: Earlier this month France unveiled its latest weapon against the growing menace of rogue drones buzzing through their nation's skies: another drone, with a net . Caught: In a demonstration in La Queue-en-Brie, east of Paris, the mesh-wielding flying machine was shown snaring a DJI Phantom 2 drone - the same brand as one which crashed onto the White House lawn last month . France has barred six 'would-be jihadists' from leaving the country after discovering their plans to travel to Syria and join the Islamic State terror group. It the first such travel ban under a new law aimed at preventing French Islamic radicals travelling to the vast swathes of Syria and Iraq currently under the control of Sunni extremists. French interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve says some 40 other French citizens will face travel bans in the coming weeks. He did not reveal the identity of the six people whose passports have already been confiscated. The bans are the first since a sweeping anti-terrorism law passed in France last year. The government is especially worried since attacks in Paris last month killed 20 people, including three gunmen claiming ties to Islamic extremists in Syria and Yemen. An Interior Ministry official says the passports and ID cards of the six have been declared invalid for six months - a measure that can be extended for up to two years. The news comes just days after Cazeneuve said he asked Google, Facebook and Twitter to work directly with French officials during investigations and to immediately remove terrorist propaganda when authorities alert them to it. Earlier this month France unveiled its latest weapon against the growing menace of rogue drones buzzing through their nation's skies: another drone, with a net. In a demonstration flight in La Queue-en-Brie, east of Paris, the mesh-wielding flying machine was shown snaring a DJI Phantom 2 drone - the same brand as one which crashed onto the White House lawn last month. The U.S. Secret Service was sent scrambling by the unexpected intrusion, but France has already faced dozens of drone overflights over sensitive sites. Mystery drones have buzzed nuclear plants, military installations and even the presidential palace in recent months, as fears run high of terror attacks linked to the Islamic State terror group. Concerned at the new technology, officials have asked scientists and companies to develop ways to monitor and detect intruding drones and their remote-control pilots; analyse and track their flight paths; and ultimately neutralise the drones, either temporarily or permanently, with the least collateral damage possible. Last October it emerged that holidaymakers who are planning to fly a camera-equipped drone in Paris’ tourist zones risk spending time in jail and being slapped with a hefty fine. An Israeli tourist found out the hard way this week when he was arrested in front of Notre Dame Cathedral while flying a drone above some of Paris’ top attractions." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Two other journalists arrested over the incident have been freed .\nAll three were arrested on Wednesday for flying a drone in a park in Paris .\nUnmanned aircraft on Monday flew over tourist hotspots in French capital .\nAppeared in 'at least' five locations in the city in early hours of Monday .\nCivilian drones are thought a serious security risk and are banned in Paris ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Britain's top female surfer has faced her biggest challenge yet after giving birth to a baby son two months early - just two days after a special photo-shoot to raise awareness of pre-natal health. Pro surfer Hannah Harding 27, posed for a special set of pictures of her baby bump to raise awareness of the importance of keeping fit and exercising during pregnancy. The pictures were designed to raise awareness of the issue, as part of Hannah's work for the charity Wave Project, which runs surf courses for socially isolated children. Scroll down for video . Pro surfer Hannah Harding 27, from Cornwall, posed for a pre-natal health campaign about the importance of keeping fit and exercising during pregnancy . But before the photos could be published, Hannah went into labour, and Reggie was born eight weeks early. The tiny tot - whose dad is pro surfer Russell Winter - weighed just 4lb 1oz when he was delivered by emergency C-section at the Royal Cornwall Hospital on 25 February. Hannah, who lives in Newquay, Cornwall said: 'It was one of the scariest yet overwhelmingly special days of my life, because we unexpectedly got to welcome our gorgeous little son into the world.' Hours earlier, she had been showing off her pregnancy bump. She said: 'Since I've been an ambassador for The Wave Project I've had the privilege to work with all sorts of different young people. 'I know how important it is for parents to be good role models to children, and that starts with looking after yourself. 'When I became pregnant I was really keen to raise awareness of good pre-natal health, to encourage other mums-to-be to stay fit and active throughout pregnancy.' Hannah is a surf champion who won the English Nationals in 2012 (Pictured: Hannah surfing) Hannah is a surf champion who won the English Nationals and Women's titles of the UK Pro Surf Tour in 2012. Despite being pregnant she entered Boardmasters last year - and reached the finals. She has been an ambassador for the Wave Project since 2013, and regularly attends surf club sessions to provide coaching for young people. The pictures of Hannah and her baby bump were part of Hannah's work for the charity Wave Project, which runs surf courses for socially isolated children. She gave birth just two days later ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hannah Harding, 27, from Cornwall, posed for pre-natal health campaign .\nThe pro surfer then went into premature labour two days later .\nSon Reggie weighed just 4lb 1oz when delivered by emergency C-section ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Westminster Abbey is to add a £19million Gothic tower - its first new building in 270 years - as part of major plans to create a new museum and exhibition space. The tower will allow public access to the Abbey's eastern Triforium gallery, which will be turned into a museum called The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Exhibits will include a selection of treasures, including royal funeral effigies, silverware and stonework. The 14th century Liber Regalis manuscript and a crimson velvet cope worn by the Dean of Westminster at Charles II's coronation will also be on display. New tower: This before-and-after view shows what Westminster Abbey will look like with the new Gothic tower, seen in the centre of the image as an artist's impression . The project is the most significant addition to the fabric of the Abbey church since the construction of Nicholas Hawksmoor's west towers in 1745. It is expected to open in early 2018 after Westminster council approved the plans this week. The Triforium gallery runs 70 feet above the floor of the Abbey and around almost all its internal walls. When Henry III began to rebuild the Abbey church in the 13th century, he planned to house chapels at the east end of the Triforium, but the idea was never followed through. Plans to open up the gallery will give visitors views along the whole length of the Abbey and create a new and much larger museum and an exhibition space. The tower, which will reflect the Gothic architecture of the Abbey church, will be 'substantial but largely hidden from view' and 'should be entirely in keeping with the historic fabric of the Abbey', according to a statement released online last year. It has been designed by the Abbey's Surveyor of the Fabric, consultant architect, Ptolemy Dean. The Very Rev John Hall, the Dean of Westminster, said: 'We are delighted that our proposals for the new tower and for opening the eastern Triforium to the public have the support of Westminster City Council, reflecting that of our local community and of other bodies concerned for the preservation of the local and national heritage. Model: This to-scale replica of Westminster Abbey shows the skeleton of the new tower, centre, which will be largely hidden from view . On display: The 14th century Liber Regalis manuscript, pictured, will be on show in the exhibition space along with a selection of treasures . 'This planning approval will enable us to approach with confidence the final stages of the necessary fund-raising and drive us towards the timely completion and opening of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries, the most exciting development of the Abbey building for over 250 years.' Famous writers including Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy and Rudyard Kipling are buried in the 900-year-old Abbey, as well as 17 monarchs. Robert Davis, deputy leader of Westminster City Council, said: 'In a city full of spectacular buildings, Westminster Abbey stands out not only for its architectural merit but for the fundamental role it plays in our cultural and civic life. 'I am certain that this new tower, which will give people access to some of the abbey's previously hidden treasures, will be an attractive and successful addition to the city's heritage.' Much of the present building was built during the reign of King Henry III. In 1245 he pulled down the eastern part of the 11th century Abbey, which had been founded by King Edward the Confessor and dedicated in 1065. It is said that Henry's devotion to St Edward later prompted him to build a more magnificent church in the newest Gothic style, and also to provide a new shrine for the Saint. The architect was influenced by the new cathedrals that had been built in Reims, Amiens and Chartres at the time, and used characteristic Gothic features of pointed arches, ribbed vaulting and rose windows in his design. The Abbey has the highest Gothic vault in England - nearly 102 feet - and the narrow aisles were made to make it seem even higher. By 1269 the apse, radiating chapels, transepts and choir were complete and the new shrine received the bones of St Edward on 13 October. The next major addition to the building was the construction of a new Lady Chapel by Henry VII between 1503 and 1519 to replace the 13th century chapel. The architecture in this part of the Abbey contrasts with the rest and no records for this building have been found. The last phase of building was the completion in 1745 of the West Towers in Portland stone, to a design by Nicholas Hawksmoor, the Abbey's Surveyor. The new power is expected to open in early 2018 after Westminster council approved the plans this week." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Tower will be added as part of major plans to create a new museum and exhibition space in Westminster Abbey .\nIt will give public access to the east end of the Triforium, where they will be able to see along the length of the abbey .\nNew exhibits will include a selection of treasures, including royal funeral effigies, silverware and stonework ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Former University of Louisville basketball player Chris Jones pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of rape and sodomy, days after being dismissed from the team. Jones, 23, appeared in Jefferson District Court before Judge Sheila Collins immediately after turning himself in to authorities. He was released to home incarceration. He did not speak during the brief hearing. His attorney, Scott Cox, said Jones is cooperating with the police investigation. 'We believe this gentleman is innocent and he's been falsely accused, and he's going to be found not guilty,' he said. Chris Jones, 23, is handcuffed on Thursday as he appeared in a Louisville, Kentucky court on to plead not guilty to rape and sodomy charges . Athlete: Chris Jones, left is seen in a February 16 game against Rutgers. Jones has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sodomy, days after being dismissed from the team . The allegations involved two women, and the rape is said to have occurred February 22 at a private apartment off-campus, university police said during a news conference. One of the women was identified as a University of Louisville student. Police warrants have alleged that Jones committed the crimes on Sunday. An arrest warrant obtained by Sports Illustrated alleged that Jones forced a woman have both anal and vaginal intercourse on Sunday. The victim identified Jones 'because she recognized him as a University of Louisville basketball player and he also told victim #1 his name,' the warrant said. The news outlet obtained another warrant, which alleged that on Sunday, a second alleged victim was forced to have oral sex and vaginal intercourse by Jones and two others. That alleged victim identified Jones as a college basketball player for Louisville, the warrant said. Two others are charged in the alleged attack on the second woman. Jalen D. Tilford is charged with rape and sodomy, and Tyvon Julah Walker is charged with rape. The two, who are not students, were arrested. The judge set a bond of $75,000 for Tilford and $100,000 for Walker. Jones has withdrawn from classes at the university and has moved out of the athletic dorm and into a hotel room, Cox said. It's the latest turn over nine tumultuous days for Jones, who was dismissed from the team Sunday. That came three days after he was reinstated following a one-game suspension on February 17 for violating an unspecified team rule. Coach Rick Pitino said Jones returned to the team after meeting unspecified conditions for reinstatement. Suspects: Jalen D. Tilford, left, is charged with rape and sodomy, and Tyvon Julah Walker, right, is charged with rape . Jones then scored 17 points in Saturday's victory over Miami before his dismissal was announced a day later in a one-sentence release saying there would be no comment. In a Thursday statement, Louisville sports information director Kenny Klein said 'On Feb. 17 while at a team dinner, Coach Rick Pitino was informed of a text message sent by Chris Jones to another individual. Chris was removed from the dinner table, immediately suspended from the team. After the matter was addressed within the university and Chris surrendered his cell phone, he was permitted to return to the team on Feb. 19 with strict internal disciplinary measures attached, among which included a curfew. It was discovered shortly after noon on Feb. 22 that Chris had violated a curfew and there were other accusations, without knowing specifics. At that time, Chris was immediately dismissed from the team. 'While Chris is no longer a member of our team, we understand that the allegations are very serious. While we cannot comment on this ongoing investigation, we certainly expect our student-athletes to uphold certain standards, including their treatment of others. We have great respect for the legal process and our university procedures and we will cooperate as requested with this matter.' A Louisville campus police report obtained Monday stated that Jones, a Memphis native, sent a woman a text threatening to 'smack' her on Feb. 17. No charges were filed against Jones, but he was suspended from the team hours later and did not travel with Louisville to a game at Syracuse. Jones' dismissal left the No. 17 Cardinals without their assists leader (3.7 per game) and No. 3 scorer (13.7 points). They beat Georgia Tech 52-51 Monday night without him. After that game Pitino said, 'I feel awful for the young man. There's certain rules where you can work with people, and other rules where you've got to move on. Unfortunately, we've got to move on. They're like your children. You don't like to see anybody be hurt. But there's also accountability and doing the right things. He didn't. Now, he's got to get his life together, get on with life. There's no way he's coming back. It's over.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Chris Jones pleaded not guilty to rape and sodomy charges on Thursday .\nJones, 23, appeared in court immediately after turning himself in to authorities, and was released to home incarceration .\nJones has withdrawn from classes at the university and has moved out of the athletic dorm and into a hotel room .\nThe allegations involved two women, and the rape is said to have occurred February 22 at a private apartment off-campus, university police said .\nOne of the women was identified as a University of Louisville student .\nTwo others are charged in the alleged attack on the second woman ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "In a moment of need, many people call on God to help them. Now, a study has found that just being reminded of God gives people the courage to seek out and take risks. Psychologists suggest that religious people are willing to take risks because they believe God will protect them from harm. A study has found that reminders of God give people courage to seek out and take risks. For example, those who saw adverts included a mention of God – for example, ‘God knows what you’re missing! Find skydiving near you,’ were more inclined to click on it, with a view to taking risks . The study, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, goes against previous research that suggest religious people are less likely to engage in risky behaviour, such as gambling. From bumper stickers to colloquial expressions, references to God pervade daily life, said lead researcher Daniella Kupor of Stanford University Graduate School of Business. ‘In fact, the word “God” is one of the most common nouns in the English language. ‘The fact that reminders of God are so ubiquitous suggests that this effect may impact a large number of people.’ Previous studies have indicated religious people are less likely to gamble or take drugs – seen as risky behaviours – but Ms Kupor and her colleagues noticed that the risks examined in these studies tended to share a negative moral component. Psychologists suggest that religious people (illustrated with a stock image) are willing to take risks because they believe God will protect them from harm . An free app called Instapray lets people send prayers or words of encouragement - regardless of religious persuasion - to others who are having a difficult time. This can be in the form of public posts, or in private groups with friends as well as strangers. A ticker on the site shows that more than 33 million prayers have been posted using the app in 195 countries, which is the equivalent of 192 years of prayers. The name isn't restricted to religious people, it can be used by anyone with spiritual beliefs or people who want to discover and discuss world events. Members of the Instapray community can post prayers and encouragement publicly or create private groups. They can also join more broad-based groups that focus on global issues concerning peace in the Middle East, victims of natural disasters, or a cure for Ebola, for example. The researchers hypothesised that thinking about God may have a different effect in relation to risks that have no moral connotation, such as doing a bungee jump, since people tend to view God as a source of protection and security. To investigate, they issued online surveys to nearly 900 people and found that those who were reminded of God - either by working on word scrambles that included God-related words or by reading a paragraph about God - were more willing to take risks than participants who weren’t prompted to think about religion. In one study, for example, participants were asked to choose which version of the study they wanted to complete. One version would give them a small bonus payment, but involved looking at an ‘extremely bright colour’ that they were told could potentially damage their eyes, while the other version involved looking at a harmless darker colour. The researchers found that participants who had been reminded of God before making their choice were more likely to opt for the dangerous version of the experiment – at 96 per cent – than those who hadn’t been reminded of God, at 84 per cent. In another study, the researchers posted variations of three adverts online and recorded the click-through rates for each. Some adverts promoted an immoral risk, such as ‘learn how to bribe,’ others promoted a non-moral risk, such as ‘find skydiving near you’ and another set promoted no risk, such as ‘find amazing video games’. Previous studies have indicated religious people are less likely to gamble (stock image) or take drugs – seen as risky behaviours – but Ms Kupor and her colleagues noticed that the risks examined in these studies tended to share a negative moral component . In some cases, the adverts included a mention of God – for example, ‘God knows what you’re missing! Find skydiving near you.’ The research revealed that when the adverts included a religious reference, people clicked on the non-moral risk of skydiving, more often. However, they clicked on the bribing - moral risk - less often. People clicked about the same number of times on the computer games advert, with or without a mention of God. ‘We were surprised to find that even a simple colloquial expression - “God knows what you’re missing” - influences whether people click on a real online ad that is promoting a risky behaviour,’ Ms Kupor said. The study also indicated that people who were reminded of God perceived less danger in various risky behaviours than participants who were not reminded of God. And they reported more negative feelings toward God when they lost their potential winnings in a risk-related game, suggesting that they had expected God to protect them from losing the money and were disappointed in the outcome. The researchers noted that this effect may apply to people from cultures in which God is not seen as a protective force." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Study by Stanford University suggests people are willing to take risks because they believe God will protect them from harm .\nContradicts previous research that hinted religious people are risk averse .\nExperiments found thinking about god makes people more likely to take risks, including non-moral 'dangers' such as skydiving .\nBut they were less interested in taking moral risks, like gambling ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Hours after his ex-wife was found dead in her bathtub, a frantic doctor asked whether he was a monster and if he was responsible for her death, according to the couple's daughter. Malkie Wall, now 19, testified on Thursday at her father's murder trial in Salt Lake City, Utah. Uta von Schwedler, a 48-year-old University of Utah biologist, was found dead in her Salt Lake City bathtub in September 2011 with knife wounds on her body and a fatal level of Xanax in her system. Miss Wall said that Dr John Brickman Wall had a mental breakdown when he returned from a police interview. 'He said,\"Yes, I don't think I did it, but maybe I did. Maybe I did do it. Am I a monster? I could be a monster,\"' Miss Wall told jurors. John Brickman Wall (pictured in court on Monday) asked his daughter whether he was a monster and said 'maybe I did do it' according to Malkie Wall's testimony in his murder trial . Prosecutors allege her 51-year-old ex-husband killed her during a bitter custody battle, but defense attorneys say she could have killed herself. A medical examiner ruled she drowned, but stopped short of ruling whether her death was a homicide or a suicide. Lawyer Fred Metos has said aggressive police questioning made Wall question his own sanity. and he was treated at a psychiatric facility shortly after the police interview. Malkie Wall said her parents fought about how to raise the children and money, and on one occasion her father physically removed her mother from his front yard. The last time she saw her mother was Sept. 26, 2011, before Wall picked her up along with her three siblings to go back to his house. Ms Von Schwedler wanted to talk to Wall about an upcoming trip to California she was planning to take with the two younger children, but he ignored her and drove away. Wall was questioned the following night by police after his ex-wife was found dead. He returned home after 3am and told his daughter 'Your mom's dead and they think I did it.' Uta von Schwedler, a 48-year-old University of Utah biologist, was found dead with stab wounds and a fatal dose of Xanax in her system . 'He was crying. He was not with it,' Malkie Wall said, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. The young woman testified that her father never admitted to killing her mother. When Ms Wall had woken up in his house that morning, she went looking for him to find medicine because she'd stepped on a bee at cross country practice the day before. Wall was nowhere in the house, and she couldn't reach him by text or phone call. Eventually, she walked to the train station and went to school and he picked her up from piano lessons in the afternoon. Prosecutors say Wall had the interior of his car shampooed that morning, and he told car wash employee Anthony Izarras to pay special attention to light pink drip stains behind the driver's seat. Mr Izarras testified that he thought the request was a little odd because the car was otherwise clean. Wall also had cuts on his forearms and an eye bleeding internally, but told both his daughter and police that they were from the family dog. Thursday's testimony came during the final day of the second week of Wall's murder trial. Ms Von Schwedler's death was initially treated as a suicide, but family and friends, including their oldest son, called for more investigation. Wall was charged more than a year after her death in a largely circumstantial case. Malkie Wall said Thursday that her mother did not appear depressed or suicidal leading up to her death." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "John Brickman Wall, 51, of Salt Lake City, Utah, charged with murder of wife in 2011 .\nUta von Schwedler, 48, found with stab wounds and fatal level of Xanax .\nSuspect came back from police interview crying, questioning his sanity .\nWall had interior of his car shampooed the morning he was missing ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Guerrilla street artist Banksy has released a satirical travel advert - for trips to the Gaza Strip. After travelling to the war-torn region, the elusive artist, who keeps his identity under wraps, posted the video, which shows what life is like for Palestinians living there. In the spoof travel video, he invites the audience to 'Make this the year YOU discover a new destination' while setting the pitiful scene, showing bomb damage and rubble. Beginning in a tunnel, the video describes Gaza as 'well away from the tourist track,' before adding 'access is via a network of illegal tunnels'. 'The locals like it so much they never leave,' it says, continuing 'because they're not allowed to'. Viewers are privy to a selection of haunting images from children playing among tumble-down buildings to the severe bomb damage in the region, the result of a 50-day conflict which left 3,000 injured and over 500 Palestinian children dead. A girl stands infront of a mural of a kitten, by Banksy, on a housedestroyed by Israeli shelling, in Biet Hanoun . A mural in Biet Hanoun town, northern Gaza, shows children swinging from a surveillance tower . The anonymous graffiti artist also created some of his trademark spray painted artwork among the rubble . The video also desribes Gaza as nestling 'in an exclusive setting (surrounded by a wall on three sides and a line of gun boats on the other), watched over by friendly neighbours (in 2014 Operation Protective Edge destroyed 18,000 homes).' And as footage from a drone strike is shown, subtitles read: 'Development opportunities are everywhere.' The anonymous graffiti artist also created some of his trademark spray painted artwork among the rubble, including a stencil of children swinging from a surveillance tower. Viewers are privy to haunting images such as children playing among bomb damaged buildings . The video shows the squalid conditions Gaza after the war between Islamist Hamas rulers and Israel . At one point viewers get a glimpse of him, though his face is hidden under a hooded sweatshirt. As usual with Banksy's thought-provoking work the short video has a strong message. 'This cat tells the whole world that she is missing joy in her life,' a local man says, pointing to one of the artists paintings, a cat on the side of a crumbling wall. 'The cat found something to play with. What about our children? Satirical: The artist's shocking short film takes the format of a typical travel promotion . As usual with Banksy's thought-provoking work the short video has a strong political message . The short film closes with a handpainted message, scrawled on a wall in red paint: 'If we wash our hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless we side with the powerful - we don't remain neutral.' The Bristolian artist's true identity remains a closely guarded secret. It's thought that his refusal to reveal himself may have started simply to avoid prosecution for what could be described as acts of vandalism. He has been photographed in the past but always wearing a mask or hood. This air of mystery has helped Banksy to become one of the most successful artists of his generation." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Elusive artist travelled undercover to Gaza to create art among the rubble .\nThe video, posted to the artist's website, shows life of Palestinians .\nHaunting images show result of 50-day conflict which left over 500 dead ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Six schoolchildren had to be rushed to hospital this morning after taking legal highs before school. The alarm was raised at Lealands High School, in Luton, after a pupil collapsed and was taken to the medical centre when he took an unknown legal high. Ambulances were called at just after 8.30am but, before they arrived, another two pupils had fainted while three more began to complain of feeling dizzy and nauseous. All the teenagers were then rushed to the nearby Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Scroll down for video . Six pupils at Lealands High School (pictured), in Luton, had to be rushed to hospital this morning after taking legal highs before school . Police confirmed the six students had all taken the same legal high this morning. But a parent claimed that even the teenagers themselves weren't sure exactly what substance they took. One female pupil at the school, who would not be named, said: 'A year seven boy was given it by a year nine student but he went into the atrium and collapsed and the doors were closed. 'After he fainted the other pupils who took it started getting ill too. An ambulance arrived in period one and helped them.' Her mother, who also has another teenage daughter at the school, blamed the incident of falling discipline standards at the school. She said: 'Since the new headteacher took over the school has got a lot worse. The children at the school frequently get into a lot of trouble. Three pupils collapsed and another three became dizzy after taking an unknown legal high this morning (pictured is mephedrone, a legal high, known as meow meow, white magic, drone, bubble and MCAT, which was legal until April 2010) 'This probably happened at the breakfast club which the school holds before classes start. 'They are allowed to do what they want and go outside if they want to so they probably had it then.' A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance service said the pupils, a mixture of boys and girls, were all discharged from hospital this afternoon. 'We treated six patients who were unwell,' he added. 'Three of them had collapsed and the other three were feeling dizzy.' Detective Sergeant Sandra Evans said police were called 'following concern for the health of several pupils who had fallen unwell after taking what was believed to be a 'legal high' before coming to school. 'Six students, all in their teens, were taken to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital suffering from a variety of symptoms and were later discharged,' she added. All six teenagers were rushed to the nearby Luton and Dunstable Hospital (pictured) but were discharged later this afternoon . 'We'd like to take this opportunity to remind people that just because a substance is marketed as being 'legal', it does not mean it is safe. 'It's not always clear what ingredients such substances are made up of, or what effect it is likely to have on you.' Police said this was the first report of any incident involving legal highs at the school and are offering to work with them to educate pupils on the dangers of the drugs. Headteacher John Burridge said all pupils had been offered support after the incident. He said: 'Before arriving at school six students from different year groups appear to have become very unwell. 'We first became aware of this when one of these students attended the medical room on arrival at school. We immediately contacted the ambulance service and then it emerged that other students were suffering similar symptoms. The pupils were taken to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital for further assessment and care. 'At this stage we are not certain of the cause of their symptoms. We have advised all pupils about the incident and have offered support if they have any concerns, however we are not aware that any other students are affected. 'Our absolute primary concern at this stage is the welfare and wellbeing of the students who are now in the hands of medical professionals.' 'All pupils were discharged earlier today in the care of their parents.' The CSJ says many legal highs are sold in 'head shops', of which there are close to 250 in the UK. File picture of a head shop in Dublin . Drugs experts have warned that deaths linked to ‘legal highs’ could overtake those linked to heroin by 2016. Deaths increased eightfold, rising from 12 in 2009 to 97 in 2012, according to figures from Centre for Social Justice who claim the UK has the highest rate of legal highs use among young people in Europe. Only last August, father-of-three Michael McKay, 33, from Arbroath, Angus, passed away at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee following a five-month addiction to new psychoactive substances (NPS), which caused him severe heart problems. In 2013, Adam Hunt, 18, died four days after taking the psychoactive substance AMT at his home in Southampton, Hampshire, after purchasing it from a website. In the same year, keen sportsman Jimmy Guichard, 20, suffered a heart attack and severe brain damage within hours of taking one of the herbal substances. The soaring death toll led to ministers calling the rise in the use of legal highs a 'national emergency'. Currently drug laws in Europe and North America only ban the use and sale of specific substances. This means new compounds developed by chemists can be sold without fear of prosecution until they are added to the list of controlled substances. Mephedrone, created by Dr Z and sold over the internet as plant food, caused at least one death and has been implicated in at least 13 others. The drug became popular among clubbers in 2007 as a more easily available - and legal - replacement for ecstasy. Mephedrone's popularity gave rise to a whole new market for legal highs sold over the internet. Loss: 18-year-old Adam Hunt who died after taking a so-called 'legal high' he bought off the internet . When the substance was finally banned in 2010, a range of other novel synthesised drugs had sprung up to take its place. They include psychoactive substances (NPS) and 6-APB, known commonly as Benzo Fury. Those attempts have now turned into a cat and mouse game with legislators, with chemists synthesising new substances faster them Parliament can ban them, spawning a whole industry to feed Britain's hunger for mind-altering substances. However, unlike drugs which have been around for years and for which risks are generally well known, the long term - and indeed short term - risks many of these new substances are still a mystery." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Six pupils had taken legal highs before attending Lealands High School .\nAmbulances called after three collapsed and the others became unwell .\nTeens were rushed to hospital for treatment but were later discharged ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Tony Abbott's sister says the Prime Minister was the most supportive of their family when she left her husband of 20 years after falling in love with a woman despite him not supporting same-sex marriage. Christine Forster had what looked like the 'perfectly happy suburban marriage' with four beautiful children until she met Virginia Edwards in 2003 when their sons went to the same school. 'I grew up in an environment where there was never any opportunity from me to pursue a same sex relationship - it wasn't something that was ever even considered remotely, she said on The Feed. 'But as soon as I met Virginia I knew she was somebody I was attracted to.' The City of Sydney councillor is a staunch member of the Liberal party and may soon enter NSW politics herself but does support marriage equality unlike her beloved brother. Scroll down for video . Tony Abbott's sister, Christine Forster (left), says the Prime Minister (right) was the most supportive of their family when she left her husband of 20 years after falling in love with a woman . Christine (right) had what looked like the 'perfectly happy suburban marriage' with four beautiful children until she met Virginia Edwards (left) in 2003 when their sons went to the same school . Despite Mr Abbott's strong traditional beliefs about marriage he is accepting of his sister's relationship with Virginia Edwards. 'Tony was, out of all of my immediate family members, the most supportive - people raise my eyebrows when I say this but it is the honest truth,' she said. 'When I told him what was going on his response was \"what ever you think you have to do I will support you\".' Virginia said she has never been treated as an outcast in the Abbott household. 'Outwardly and from the love he has shown me - he certainly hasn't made me feel as if I'm not welcome and I'm not loved,' she said. Despite Mr Abbott's strong traditional beliefs about marriage he is accepting of his sister's gay relationship . However, this does not mean that the couple are happy about Mr Abbott's stance on marriage equality. 'Of course it hurts and that's why Christine and I stood our ground,' Virginia said. 'I think he's wrong but he's entitled to his view and it would be great if he turned around tomorrow and said \"I've had a change of heart\",' Christine added. Christine was also quick to defend her brother's view on the divisive issue. 'He's not saying that he doesn't see my relationship with Virginia as valid,' she said. 'He's just saying that he doesn't believe that we should come under this umbrella of the institution of marriage because as he sees marriage.... he sees it as that it has to be between a man and a woman.' Although the women accept Mr Abbott's stance on gay marriage they hope he will one day change his mind . This is not to say if same-sex marriage was passed as a law that Mr Abbott wouldn't attend a wedding for the couple. 'He may not want it to be legalised but if it were he has told us he would be at our marriage,' Virginia said. And Mr Abbott playing a pivotal role within the ceremony has also not been ruled out . 'Page boy Tony - I don't know maybe - we will see him in a little blue velvet cap, we'll wait and see,' Virginia said. Virginia (left) said she has never felt anything but loved and welcome by Mr Abbott (second from left) Both women are the first to admit that it was not an easy decision to completely turn their worlds upside down to be together. 'We were both married and that meant we had to make very difficult decisions about our relationships of course with our ex-husbands and also about what that meant for our children - it's indescribably difficult,' Christine said. 'To suddenly kind of dump on people who haven't gone through the inner process that you've gone through that \"hey guys I'm really sorry but this it not how it works for me\" is a terrible thing.' Virginia said coming out is a big step whether you're a LLL - a late life lesbian - or a WLL - a whole life lesbian. 'I was terrified I couldn't imagine how I was going to manage the outfall of emotion that was going to come with this decision and the hurt,' she said. 'But I knew the love that I had for Christine was something that I couldn't live without.' The couple say they'd consider Mr Abbott as their page boy in a blue velvet cap if they got married one day ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Prime Minister Tony Abbott's sister left her husband for a woman .\nChristine Forster says Mr Abbott was most supportive of immediate family .\nHer partner Virginia Edwards says Mr Abbott always makes her feel loved .\nChristine said she hoped her brother changed his view of equal marriage .\nMr Abbott vows if gay marriage is legalised he would attend their wedding .\nVirginia suggests Mr Abbott could be their page boy with a blue velvet cap ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A former Little League mom has revealed how a car accident left her in so much pain she became a heroin addict and stole thousands of dollars to fund her habit. Nicole Koester, 42, who is now serving 13-and-a-half years at Maryland Correctional Institution for Women spoke to Diane Sawyer as part of an ABC special, 'A Nation of Women Behind Bars', which will air on Friday night. The married mother-of-three, who had been the manager of a car company, explained how she would watch Sawyer in the mornings as she packed lunchboxes for her children. But after suffering a car crash, she was prescribed oxycodone for her pain - but soon she had moved on to heroin, which was cheaper, she said. Life changing: Nicole Koester, 42, was a married mother-of-three who managed a car company but she is now serving 13-and-a-half years at Maryland Correctional Institution for check fraud . 'It just happened,' she said. 'It was for pain and then I realized it made everything so easy. 'Every night you're not doing it anymore - you're done, you're done, you're done - until the next morning when you start feeling sick.' To fund her habit, she started stealing checks from other people's mailboxes before dipping them in a solution to get rid of the ink, according to a WBOC report. She then wrote the checks out to herself for amounts between $200 and $1,500 before cashing them - ultimately stealing more than $30,000 from 26 people, ABC reported. Secret life: She turned to heroin after a car crash left her in pain and she started stealing checks from mailboxes and re-writing them to herself. She is pictured in a mug shot, right, after she was caught in 2011 . Torn apart: Only one of her sons, pictured left, has visited her in prison, along with her husband . Her crimes were carried out through Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. 'Things that will hit me that I've done that I've forgotten about,' a tearful Koester told Sawyer. In 2011, she was arrested and sentenced to 13 years and six months. She now works as an office manager in the prison sewing shop, where she earns $2.75 per day, and takes part in the prison's dog program, 'Canine Partners for Life'. Her husband continues to visit her in prison but only one of her children has made the trip, she said. 'He's the only one that talks to me,' she told Sawyer of her son. 'But I mean, I ruined their lives. I'm no different from anyone in here.' New life: She now works as an office manager in the prison sewing shop, where she earns $2.75 per day . Investigation: Dianne Sawyer spoke to Koester as part of an ABC special on women locked up in prison . Sawyer told Good Morning America that Koester's story is similar to those shared by an increasing number of women behind bars: white females who turn to crime to fund painkiller habits. The veteran journalist traveled to prisons in Tennessee, Maryland, Florida and Washington for the ABC special, which will air on ABC on Friday at 10pm EST. The special was filmed over eight months. During the program, she examines mental health in a prison system where so many prisoners are ill, how prisoners acquire contraband and issues involving sentencing. Prison life is a story she has returned to for ABC, spending two nights in an Atlanta prison in 2004 for a first-person look and doing a 1996 show on life inside a maximum security prison." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Nicole Koester, a 42-year-old married mother-of-three who worked as a manager of a car company, was prescribed oxycodone after a car crash .\nShe soon moved on to heroin to deal with the pain because it was cheaper - and stole $30,000 worth of checks to fund her habit .\nShe was arrested and sentenced to 13.5 years in 2011; her husband continues to visit her but only one of her children has been in touch .\nKoester, who is incarcerated at Maryland Correctional Institution for Women, spoke to Diane Sawyer as part of an ABC special that airs Friday ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The mother of Trayvon Martin says she's disappointed that federal prosecutors decided not to charge a neighborhood watch volunteer with a hate crime for killing her son three years ago. Speaking with The Associated Press on Wednesday before the third anniversary of her 17-year-old son's death, Sybrina Fulton says she still believes George Zimmerman got away with murder. 'He took a life, carelessly and recklessly, and he shouldn't deserve to have his entire life walking around on the street free. I just believe that he should be held accountable for what he's done,' Fulton said. Scroll down for video . Heartbroken: Trayvon Martin's mother says she's disappointed that federal prosecutors decided not to charge a neighborhood watch volunteer with a hate crime for killing her son three years ago . Dead: George Zimmerman shot dead unarmed teen Trayvon Martin three years ago and deemed him suspicious because he was 'wearing a hoodie' Zimmerman claimed he shot the unarmed teenager in self-defense after confronting Martin while volunteering for his neighborhood watch group. A jury acquitted him of second-degree murder the next year. The case sparked a national conversation about race, bias and crime in part because Zimmerman, who identifies himself as Hispanic, was not immediately arrested after shooting Martin, who is black. The US Justice Department announced Tuesday that it found insufficient evidence to establish that Zimmerman willfully deprived Martin of his civil rights or killed him because of his race. 'The Justice Department is the top of the line here,' Fulton said. 'But what they found just wasn't enough.' Zimmerman, for his part, is relieved the case is closed, according to his attorney, Don West. 'This cloud he was under has been lifted,' West told the AP, adding that he finds it misleading to suggest that charges weren't filed only because the legal standard for federal hate crime is so tough to meet. 'There simply was never any compelling evidence that this was a federal hate crime. Race played no role in it whatsoever,' West said. Seeking justice: The parents of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin, Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton want thei son's death to be justified somehow and if not in law then in future decision making practices . Walking free: The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday that it found insufficient evidence to establish that George Zimmerman willfully deprived Martin of his civil rights or killed him because of his race . The February 2012 confrontation began after Zimmerman spotted Martin walking through the neighborhood, returning to his father's home after buying candy and a soft drink at a convenience store. Zimmerman called 911 to report a suspicious person, and got out of his car to confront Martin despite being warned by the dispatcher to stop. Zimmerman did not testify at his trial, but he told investigators he feared for his life as Martin straddled him and punched him during the ensuing fight. Wearing a T-shirt bearing a black-and-white image of her son in a hoodie, Fulton said she still longs for Zimmerman to be held responsible. 'I want to see people held accountable for what they're doing. It's just upsetting to know that a person can shoot and kill someone and justify it,' Fulton said. Changing the future: Parents Martin and Fulton, pictured at a press conference on Wednesday, have flown around the country to speak to media, youth groups, and lead rallies against racial profiling and gun violence . Fulton now channels her grief into work with The Trayvon Martin Foundation, which reaches out to other families who have lost children to violence, awards scholarships and collects school supplies for poor students. She's also watching to see how the Justice Department handles other high-profile killings of unarmed blacks. Decisions are pending on whether to charge police in New York and Ferguson, Missouri with depriving the victims of their civil rights by using excessive force in the course of duty. 'What we want is accountability, we want somebody to be arrested, we want somebody to go to jail, of course,' Fulton said. 'But ... we have grand juries and special grand juries; they're making a decision to not even arrest a person.' 'Of course we were devastated by the decision not to charge the murderer of our son,' said Trayvon’s father Tracy Martin at a news conference on Wednesday. CBS reports that Martin and Fulton have flown around the country to speak to media, youth groups, and lead rallies against racial profiling and gun violence. 'Just the work we’re doing with the foundation is helping us heal. This is our life. This is our purpose in life,' said Fulton. 'I will continue to fight for my son. I will continue to fight for your sons. Our work has not stopped, this is not halting us. This is going to make us push even harder because we have a lot of work to do,' she added." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Trayvon Martin's mom Sybrina Fulton says she still believes George Zimmerman got away with murder .\nZimmerman claimed he shot the unarmed teenager in self-defense after confronting Martin while working neighborhood watch .\nA jury acquitted him of second-degree murder in July 2013 .\nOn Tuesday the US Justice Department announced investigators had insufficient evidence to establish the shooting as a hate crime ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "House Speaker John Boehner accused Democrats in the Senate on Thursday of using funding for the Homeland Security Department as 'blackmail' as they attempt to protect President Barack Obama's immigration measures. Boehner's comments came after Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid said at a press conference that House Republicans would be guaranteeing a shut down of the department when Saturday rolls around if they continue down the path that they're on. 'If they send over a bill with all the riders in it, they’ve shut down the government. We’re not going to play games,' Reid said during a joint press conference this morning with his counterpart in the lower chamber, Nancy Pelosi. Scroll down for video . 'Outrageous': House Speaker John Boehner accused Senate Democrats on Thursday of 'using Homeland Security funding for blackmail to protect the actions of the president' Boehner's tough talk came after House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, left, and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, right, said at a news conference that Republicans in the House would be to blame if the Department of Homeland Security goes into shutdown mode tomorrow night because on the fight on Capitol Hill . Sparks flew on Capitol Hill on Thursday as the deadline to appropriate money to DHS rapidly approached. The White House, however, seemed confident that the situation would resolve itself in a timely manner, and the president's spokesman told reporters on Thursday that Obama had no immediate plans to get involved in the fight, which he characterized as 'a party dispute,' not a partisan one. Senate Democrats ended their filibuster on Wednesday of legislation to fund DHS after GOP leaders agreed to hold a separate vote on Obama's immigration directives. Members are expected to pass a bill before they go home for the week that would keep the Homeland Security up and running through the end of the fiscal year. They will take a separate vote to block the president's programs at a later date. Boehner would not say on Thursday whether he would bring the 'clean' bill that is free of language restricting the department from using its funds to implement Obama's directives to the floor of the House once it passes in the Senate. 'We’re waiting to see what the Senate can or can’t do, and then we’ll make decisions about how we’re going to proceed,' he said at a briefing. 'I just think it’s outrageous that Senate Democrats are using Homeland Security funding for blackmail to protect the actions of the president, where the president himself said he didn’t have the authority to do this,' Boehner said. The GOP leader rejected the White House's repeated claims that the DHS dispute is a fight ‘amongst Republicans.’ 'It is not a fight amongst Republicans. All Republicans agree that we want to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and we want to stop the president’s executive actions with regard to immigration,' he contended. He then stuck out at the president for sitting 'there like a bump on a log watching Senate Democrats filibuster the debate on this bill.' 'If they send over a bill with all the riders in it, they’ve shut down the government. We’re not going to play games,' Reid said. The Nevada Democrat is sporting glasses this week as his right eye recovers from surgery . Pelosi showed at the press conference on Thursday with sunglasses to show her solidarity with her Senate counterpart, who has been unable to see out of his right eye since New Year's Day when he injured himself while exercizing . The White House confirmed on Thursday that the president has not inserted himself directly into the argument in Congress, even as time runs out to come to an agreement, because he is hopeful Boehner to follow the 'responsible course' of action. 'I think that everybody expects' once the DHS funding bill comes up for a vote, it will get bipartisan support in the Senate and in the House, Obama's spokesman, Josh Earnest, said. The real question, he said, is whether Boehner will allow that to happen. 'If its necessary for the president to speak to him directly about how important it is to fund the Department of Homeland Security, he'll have that conversation,' Earnest said, but 'I would anticipate that the speaker of the house understands the stakes...of this action.' The White House Press Secretary's cool tone toward the situation appeared to be an about-face from earlier in the week when the administration was on the verge of making doomsday warnings about the consequences of withholding money from the department responsible for protecting Americans from terrorists. Department of Homeland Security Chief Jeh Johnson held two news conference urging lawmakers to come to their senses and made the rounds on Capitol Hill in person on Thursday to confront them directly. Obama claimed Monday that withholding the funds would have 'direct impact' on national security. Wednesday, at a town hall on immigration hosted by MSNBC and Telemundo, the president said Republicans were 'trying to hold hostage' DHS's money 'which is so important for our national security.' More nonchalant about the matter than his boss had been the night before, Earnest still maintained on Thursday that a shutdown would 'would have negative consequences for the country' and that furloughing thousands of DHS workers 'can't be good for our homeland security.' According to one estimate, 30,000 of the department's employees would be kept off the job on the funding battle concluded. That would leave as many as 200,000 workers on the clock, but they would not be paid until Congress agreed on terms to fund DHS." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Senate Dems ended their filibuster of legislation to fund DHS after GOP leaders agreed to hold a separate vote on Obama's immigration directives .\nThe upper chamber is expected to pass a bill before members go home for the week that would keep the Homeland Security up and running .\nBoehner wouldn't make the same commitment on Thursday .\nWarning him, Reid said, 'If they send over a bill with all the riders in it, they’ve shut down the government. We’re not going to play games'\nTo which Boehner replied: 'I just think it’s outrageous that Senate Democrats are using Homeland Security funding for blackmail'\nThe White House seemed confident on Thursday that the standoff would end with Boehner following the 'responsible course' of action ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 4-year-old boy was found dead and covered in bruises and belt marks at his Brooklyn home on Wednesday, where his aunt is accused of beating him to death while she was babysitting him. The aunt's boyfriend called police at around 1.30pm when he allegedly found her holding Ethan Ali's motionless and abused body, according to police. The boy's aunt, identified only as Nanie, babysat for the boy. Scroll down for video . Dead: AEthan Ali, 4, was found dead and covered in bruises and belt marks at his at his Brooklyn home on Wednesday where his aunt allegedly beat him to death . The New York Daily News spoke with Ethan's grandfather Leroy Ali who said that the boy's aunt often beat him with a strap and that he often told her to stop the alleged abuse. 'They did it all the time. They beat him and they beat him. He was always bruised,' the grandfather said. 'She beat him with the belt. I told her to stop.' The Daily News reports that the boy's father Anthony Ali learned of the death when he arrived at the scene. 'Nanie killed Ethan!' exclaimed the boy's dad. The boy's mother Natasha Ali who is employees as a home heath aid arrived at the home around 5pm. Tragedy: Ethan Ali's, 4, aunt's boyfriend called police at around 1:30 p.m. when he allegedly found the boy's aunt holding the boys motionless and abused body . An older woman was with the boy's mother and said, 'something happened to the baby?' The mother was escorted by police to the station where the aunt is being questioned. It’s unknown as to whether the boy's aunt is related to the mother or the father, the Daily News reports. 'We are working closely with the NYPD on an investigation around the circumstances surrounding this tragic death,' said ACS spokeswoman Jill Krauss. Paramedics declared the boy dead at the scene and said it appeared as though he was hit to death with a strap but the city Medical Examiner will confirm the cause of death. The scene: Police were called to the Brownsville home after the boyfriend of the boy's aunt discovered the boy's lifeless body . Investigation: The boy's aunt, called Nanie by the child, is being questioned by police in his death . Devastated:The boy's grand-aunt Jennifer Evans told reporters that she was devastated to hear of the death . The family has never been investigated by Children's Services before. 'I just hear that aunty beat him, I don’t know why he died, I just hear aunty beat him to death, I don’t know,' Ethan’s grand-aunt, Jennifer Evans, told PIX11. 'He was a beautiful boy. Friendly, lively. He always liked to play,' said neighbor Elsie Witty to The New York Daily News. Neighbor Jeanette Rivera, 47, recalls seeing the boy with his mother who was dressed in hospital scrubs. 'We didn’t hear anything, which is what’s weird,' Rivera said. 'Police said they were here because of a 4-year-old and they said he could’ve been abuse. We asked, \"Is he OK?\" He is already gone, said the police. Rivera says she didn't know the family very well but that all of them were very quiet. 'In the morning, I’d see the mother walk him to the car,' Rivera said. 'I didn’t know them well, they kept to themselves. Very quiet.' Loved by all: In the neighborhood Ethan Ali was known as a playful kid who always smiled and made friends ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ethan Ali was pronounced dead at his home in Brownsville in Brooklyn on Wednesday and was covered in belt marks and bruises .\nEthan Ali's, 4, aunt's boyfriend called police when he allegedly found the boy's aunt holding the boys motionless and abused body .\n'They did it all the time. They beat him and they beat him. He was always bruised,' the boy's grandfather Leroy Ali said .\nThe boy's aunt, identified only as Nanie, is being questioned by police ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "YouTube is not making any money despite having more than a billion viewers. The online TV website is ‘roughly breaking even’ nine years after Google bought it for $1.7billion (£1.1billion). Analysts said that there was ‘a lot of junk’ on YouTube and that the large number of young users did not buy anything from the adverts. Another issue is that YouTube takes up a vast infrastructure which wipes out the $3.8billion (£2.5billion) revenue that it brings in each year. YouTube spends $3.8billion on its infrastructure each year, but it's not making much profit. It is 'roughly breaking even' nine years after it was purchased by Google . Google sites had more than 150million unique viewers in January 2015. That's more than double AOL and Yahoo sites . The Wall Street Journal report highlights how hard it is to make money from the Internet even if you are one of the biggest websites in the world. But some have cracked it and Netflix, the online TV and film service, reported a profit of $81million (£53million) in just the last quarter of 2014. Statistics show that by many standards YouTube is a huge success - the video for pop hit Gangam Style has been seen more than two billion times. However YouTube now under threat from other online streaming services such as Amazon, and the rise of quality TV shows from producers like HBO. The official YouTube video for Gangnam Style by Psy has been viewed more than two billion times. It is the most-watched YouTube video to date . Google is also having trouble attracting users directly to YouTube and most people access it through a link or an embedded video on another site. Instead Google wants people to turn on YouTube the way the turn on their TV. The tech giant is now experimenting with targeted adverts which mean you see commercials for products that you have already searched for. In the US YouTube has also bought the rights to American Football games and is also screening new episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine. Pivotal Research analyst Brian Weiser said that the sheer amount of ‘junk’ on YouTube was a problem. He said: ‘If they want meaningful TV budgets, they need to invest in TV content.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Google bought the online TV website for $1.7billion nine years ago .\nYouTube's infrastructure costs the company $3.8billion per year .\nAnalysts said users are not buying products from advertisements .\nStreaming services including Amazon and HBO are threats to YouTube .\nGoogle is having trouble attracting daily users to the website ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A former police officer and his lover plotted to conceive a baby so they could abuse it and share it with other paedophiles, a court heard. Alexander McCracken, 35, shared fantasies of raping and murdering newborn babies with his then-girlfriend Sharon Campbell and said he would 'deffo rape a little baby girl'. Police found more than 500 hardcore child porn and bestiality images when they raided his home in Ayr, many of which were passed on to other paedophiles. The pair are now facing jail after admitting three charges of possessing and distributing indecent images of children at Ayr Sheriff Court. Former police officer Alexander McCracken, 35, (pictured) shared fantasies of raping and murdering newborn babies said he would 'deffo rape a little baby girl' McCracken, who has a 10-year-old son, spent nine years with Strathclyde Police before being exposed in 2010 as a swinger and a £400-a-night bisexual prostitute, the Daily Record reported. Police seized his computer and smartphone in last year's raid and found a string of sickening messages including one which suggests they breed a 'baby toy' and abuse it 'as soon as born'. One, from a user linked to McCracken's computer, says: 'Oh would deffo rape a little baby girl.' When asked if his girlfriend would let him, the reply was: 'It's the wife typing lol. I would help him lol.' The usernames 'sleazyperv79' and 'NepicoupleUK' were linked to the computer and mobile used by McCracken. During one exchange, 'sleazyperv79' wrote: 'Three month old getting molesting … I hope he snuffed her eventually.' John Bradford, prosecuting, said: 'The chat indicates that the user has a predilection to violently sexually abuse these infants to death, or allow others do do so. He exchanged sickening messages with his former girlfriend Sharon Campbell and they are both now facing jail . The pair are facing jail after admitting three charges of possessing and distributing indecent images of children at Ayr Sheriff Court (pictured) 'The communications include content of a paedophilic nature, comments on the rape and killing of newborn babies and what purports to be a couple trying for a baby so that they can sexually abuse her.' He revealed that cybercrime experts found 551 such images in Yahoo Messenger chat files after the raid in January last year. The majority of the images were category five, the most depraved possible and most were passed among paedophiles between July 2012 and October 2013. Mr Bradford said: 'The images are predominantly of young girls, with the majority being newborn, babies and toddlers with a few up to about the age of eight.' Police were alerted to the couple's actions by the National Online Child Abuse Protection service. Campbell, 39, who was a support worker for elderly people with mental health problems at a care home in Ayr, is no longer with McCracken. Her lawyer, Peter Lockhart, said: 'This is a frankly shocking and appalling offence and she recognises that. She has co-operated fully throughout and there is no getting away from it that a custodial sentence must be uppermost in your mind.' McCracken's lawyer Jill Malloy said he complied fully with strict bail conditions and had no unsupervised contact with females under 16 and no internet use where history could be hidden. She added that he had lost his job as a factory production worker. Sheriff Scott Pattison called for reports before sentencing next month. He said: 'These offences are of the utmost seriousness. You are fortunate you have been prosecuted in the sheriff court.' The usernames 'sleazyperv79' and 'NepicoupleUK' were linked to the computer and mobile used by Alexander McCracken. Computer experts found apps including Internet Relay Chat, Yahoo Messenger and Gigatribe had been used. One message, from a user linked to McCracken's computer, says: 'Oh would deffo rape a little baby girl.' When asked if his girlfriend would let him, the reply was: 'It's the wife typing lol. I would help him lol.' Another message suggested they would breed a 'baby toy' now and abuse it 'as soon as born'. During an exchange, 'sleazyperv79' wrote: 'Three month old getting molesting … I hope he snuffed her eventually.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Alexander McCracken, 35, said he would 'deffo rape a little baby girl'\nFormer policeman plotted to conceive baby with his lover Sharon Campbell .\nThey exchanged messages discussing raping and murdering newborns .\nPair facing jail after admitting possessing and distributing indecent images .\nPolice found 500 hardcore child porn and bestiality images at his home ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Nevada desert is normally associated with enormous casinos and lavish hotels. But it could soon become a focal point of the motoring industry - as Tesla's $5billion Gigafactory takes shape. The huge project is part of co-founder and CEO Elon Musk's plans to drive down the cost of electric cars. In September, the South-African born entrepreneur announced that the site near Reno, Nevada, was the chosen location for the lithium-ion battery plant, which is expected to reduce the price of the Tesla Model 3 by $2,800. Growing: Tesla's $5billion Gigafactory - which will be able to produce 500,000 lithium-ion batteries every year - takes shape in the desert near Reno, Nevada. Once completed it will be between 5 and 6 million square feet - or the size of the Pentagon . Ambitious: The project is part of co-founder Elon Musk's plans to drive down the cost of electric cars. The South African-born entrepreneur has said the cheaper production that will come with the site will bring down the cost of the Tesla Model 3 by almost $3,000 . Site preparation began in July at an industrial park along U.S. Interstate 80 15 miles east of Sparks, a Reno suburb. Since then the building has grown and looks set to be ready by the time partial production begins in 2017. The aim is to produce enough batteries to power 500,000 vehicles a year when it is fully completed in 2020 and produce a power source that can also be installed in gadgets such as toys and drones. Production is currently based in Freemont, California, but the plant does not have the capacity to serve the company's future production needs. The facility is expected to bring 6,500 jobs to Nevada and $100 billion in economic benefits, according to CNBC. In return, the state offered Tesla up to $1.3 billion in tax breaks. Economic benefits have already started coming in with 700 construction jobs being created. Projections also suggest the factory will lead to a surge in the local population - with an additional 35,000 residents moving to the area by 2032. It is set to be completed in 2020 and will be around 10 million square feet - as big as the Pentagon or 174 football fields. The venture is partnered by Panasonic, who are believed to have invested billions in the motor company. Even though Reno has attracted big businesses such as Apple and Amazon, there is concern the city's infrastructure will not be able to cope with the increase in demand. Nevada's governor Brian Sandoval said it's further proof the state, that has also landed huge Switch data center expansion, is emerging as a leader in new technology innovation. 'This announcement demonstrates the possibilities within our state if we continue to recruit the growing industries of the 21st century,' he said. Nevada overall is expected to add 528,000 people over the next two decades, for a population of 3.3 million. That's led by an estimated 328,000-person bump in Clark County and an estimated 147,000-person gain in Washoe County. But northern Nevada, where the gigafactory will be built, is expected to feel the most direct impact from Tesla. Location: An image taken from the hills surrounding the complex reveal its isolation and scale . Development: Construction has moved along at a rapid rate since November (pictured). The project is set to last for another five years but partial production is set to begin in 2017 . Future: An artist's impression shows what the site could look like when it is finished in 2020. Nevada will also benefit from an investment in roads leading to the facility and potential to surround it with other ventures . Entrepreneur: The huge project is part of co-founder and CEO Elon Musk's plans to drive down the cost of electric car ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Huge construction project which started last year is underway near Reno. It is set to be completed by 2020 .\nFounder says the new plant will reduced the price of the Tesla Model 3 by almost $3,0000 .\nWhen finished the building will be 10 million square feet - as big as the Pentagon or 174 football fields .\nIt is also set to reduce the cost of production which means the range of electric cars will be cheaper ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Just weeks after surviving a potential leadership spill, it appears Prime Minister Tony Abbott might have to prepare himself for round two. Backbenchers have reportedly informed Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull that he's got the numbers for a successful spill motion to take the top job, according to Seven News. But they've said the move would have to be initiated by senior Liberal ministers. It is believed Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop is against another spill motion but will stand against Mr Turnbull if it goes ahead. Others tried to downplay the claims by saying a second attempt at a leadership spill would be 'madness', the Daily Telegraph reports. This comes as Mr Abbott publicly flayed Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs after the commission released a report examining the conditions of children held in detention. Mr Turnbull then refused to echo the Prime Minister's attacks on Prof Triggs, heaping praise on her instead. An increasing number of MPs have told Malcolm Turnbull (right) on Thursday he has the figures to beat Prime Minister Tony Abbott (left) in a leadership spill . Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop (right) is reportedly against another spill motion but will stand against Mr Turnbull (left) if it goes ahead . An increasing number of MPs told Mr Turnbull on Thursday he has the figures to beat Mr Abbott in a leadership challenge but the move would have to come from the Cabinet. 'We've done our bit ... it's now the Cabinet's turn,' one MP told Seven News. 'The temperature has increased this week,' another said. Supporters of Ms Bishop also said the Foreign Affairs Minister won't be backing another spill and will stand against the Communications Minister if it is brought on, Seven News further reports. Other Liberal MPs have revealed that Mr Abbott's supporters said 'if he [the Prime Minister] doesn't turn things around by mid-year he will stand down'. However some, including coalition frontbencher Steve Ciobo, are denying any such talk of another leadership challenge. 'We had a vote of the party room in relation to a spill motion that has been decided, the Prime Minister continues on with the support of party room,' he told the ABC. Yet the claims were further reiterated as senior ministers told the Daily Telegraph Mr Abbott no longer has most of the support of his party room, while others tried to crush such reports by saying it was 'madness' to attempt a second spill less than three weeks after the first. Ms Bishop and Mr Turnbull walk behind Prime Minister Tony Abbott as they leave the chamber following the end of question time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday . Mr Turnbull was widely touted as a potential candidate if a leadership spill motion went ahead earlier this month . The reports prompted voters to take to social media, some venting their frustration while others showing their excitement about the prospect of '#libspill2'. 'Why are we wasting more precious time on #libspill2 focus on the country?? focus on the issues.. forget about the next election,' Golfon5 tweeted. 'The best thing will be watching Abbott wither on the backbenches... #libspill2,' Ser Danos of Bowles wrote. Voters to take to social media, some venting their frustration while others showing their excitement about the prospect of '#libspill2 . 'Why are we wasting more precious time on #libspill2 focus on the country?? focus on the issues.. forget about the next election,' Golfon5 tweeted . Drew S tweeted: 'From the producers of #libspill. #libspill2 is the sequel we have wanted more than Star Wars' 'The best thing will be watching Abbott wither on the backbenches... #libspill2,' Ser Danos of Bowles wrote . On Tuesday, Mr Abbott told Parliament that his government had lost confidence in Prof Triggs after the commission released a report examining the conditions of children held in detention. 'It's a political stitch-up,' Mr Abbott said of the report. But the Communications Minister struck a different tone on Wednesday, highlighting Prof Triggs' reputation in the legal community and emphasising the focus should be on children in detention. Mr Turnbull was widely touted as a potential candidate if a leadership spill motion went ahead earlier this month. But he did not stand for the position and Mr Abbott won the vote without a candidate standing against him, 61 to 39." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "MPs have told Malcolm Turnbull he has the numbers for a leadership spill .\nSeven News also reports Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop is against a spill .\nIt is believed Ms Bishop will stand against Mr Turnbull if it goes ahead .\nEarlier this month Tony Abbott survived a potential leadership spill .\nMr Turnbull was touted as a potential candidate if a spill motion went ahead .\nHowever he did not stand for the position and Mr Abbott won the vote ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Former federal parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper has won his appeal against three convictions for dishonestly misusing taxpayer-funded taxi vouchers. ACT Supreme Court Judge Justice John Burns threw out the guilty charges and ordered the penalties given to Mr Slipper be set aside, in a court hearing Thursday morning. Mr Slipper had been convicted in September 2014, ordering him to serve 300 hours community service and repay $954 to the Commonwealth. Former federal parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper has won his appeal against three convictions for dishonestly misusing taxpayer-funded taxi vouchers. Mr Slipper was found guilty last year of three dishonesty charges for misusing his government Cabcharge allowance to visit Canberra wineries throughout 2010. He also filled out multiple vouchers in an attempt to hide the trips. While he admitted to using government travel entitlements to visit vineyards outside Canberra in 2010, Mr Slipper always denied he acted dishonestly. A Canberra court threw out the conviction against Mr Slipper, which was handed down in 2014. The former speaker admitted to using the Cabcharge vouchers, but has always denied he acted dishonestly. Mr Slipper's lawyers told the court the original magistrate who found him guilty failed to consider other possibilities, including that he had simply made a mistake. His lawyers also said it had not been proven that Mr Slipper was not on parliamentary business. Mr Slipper lodged his appeal in December, and had argued he should have simply been allowed to repay the money. The former speaker was forced to resign from the position in 2012, after former staffer James Ashby brought sexual harassment claims against him. Mr Ashby recently abandoned his claim against Mr Slipper after a two-year court battle. He had alleged Mr Slipper sexual harassed him over a period of months, when he worked as a media adviser in the then-Speaker's office." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Slipper successful appeals 3 charges of dishonestly using taxpayer funds .\nACT Supreme Court judge rules all penalties given to Slipper be set aside .\nFound guilty in July for misusing his Cabcharge allowance in 2010 .\nWas ordered to serve 300 hours of community service and fined $954 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A majority of U.S. Supreme . Court justices have signaled support for a Muslim woman . who was denied a job at an Abercrombie . & Fitch because she wore a . head scarf. On Wednesday, the nine justices heard a one-hour argument in an appeal . brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission . (EEOC) on behalf of Samantha Elauf. Elauf, who was denied a sales job at an . Abercrombie Kids store in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2008 when she was 17, attended the Supreme Court in Washington for the hearing with her mother. It appeared the court's four liberal justices are likely to vote in Elauf's favor, while at least one of the court's conservatives, Justice Samuel Alito, seems set to follow suit. A ruling is due by the end of June. Scroll down for video . Fight: Samantha Elauf stands outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday after U.S. Justices heard how she was denied a job because of her headscarf. The justices appeared to side with her . Taking a stand: Elauf leaves the court with her mother, Majda Elauf, and P. David Lopez, General Counsel of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, who brought the lawsuit on her behalf . The legal question is whether Elauf was required to ask the company to accommodate her religious practice. Abercrombie & Fitch said she did not ask them to change their policy and so they cannot be sued . under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The company said it has previously granted religious accommodations when they have requested. Elauf was wearing a head scarf, or hijab, at her job . interview in 2008 but did not specifically say that, as a Muslim, she . wanted the company to give her a religious accommodation. But the assistant manager who interviewed her assumed she was wearing it for religious reasons. She was impressed by Elauf but when she consulted a manager, they did not give her the job. The company denied Elauf the job on the grounds that wearing . the scarf violated its 'look policy' for members of the sales . staff, a policy intended to promote the brand's East Coast . collegiate image. 'Discrimination': Elauf, who now works for Urban Outfitters, failed to get a job at an Abercrombie & Fitch store in Oklahoma in 2008, when she was 17, because her headscarf conflicted with their 'look policy' Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said the civil rights law requires certain peopleto be treated differently to other applicants if they have areligious requirement. 'They don't have to accommodate a baseball cap. They do have . to accommodate a yarmulke,' Ginsburg said, in a reference to the . cap worn by some Jewish men. Justice Samuel Alito said employers like Abercrombie could easily find out . if prospective employees need a religious accommodation by . simply asking if they are able to abide by work rules. He noted that Abercrombie had assumed Elauf would wear the . head scarf every day simply because she wore it at the . interview. 'Maybe she just had a bad hair day,' Alito said. Other conservative justices were more skeptical about the . government's arguments. Chief Justice John Roberts speculated that putting the . burden on the employee to assess whether a religious . accommodation is needed 'may promote stereotypes to a far . greater degree' by requiring interviewers to inquire about . applicants' religious beliefs. Fighting back: But the company says Elauf did not ask for a religious accommodation to wear the scarf . Support: Demonstrators gather outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday to give Elauf their support . Muslim groups said in a friend-of-the-court brief in supportof Elauf that employment discrimination against Muslims iswidespread in the United States. Often, the act of a woman . wearing a head scarf is what triggers the discrimination, the brief said. The EEOC has reported that Muslims file . more employment claims about discrimination and the failure to . provide religious accommodations than any other religious group. Groups representing Christians, Jews and Sikhs also filed . court papers backing Elauf. The case comes before the top U.S. court at a time when some Western nations are struggling with culture clashes relating to accommodating local Islamic populations. The United States has not, however, faced the same tensions as some European countries including France. Abercrombie has faced other employee lawsuits, including one . in which it agreed in 2004 to pay $40 million to several . thousand minority and female plaintiffs who had accused the . company of discrimination. The right look: Abercrombie & Fitch is famously strict with the staff it hires and calls them 'models' Samantha Elauf was applying for a job at an Abercrombie kids store as a 'model' - the term the company uses for its sales staff. In 2013, Buzzfeed obtained copies of the company's lengthy 'Look Policy', which revealed Abercrombie & Fitch's 'hyper-specific, borderline absurd dress code', the website reported. The policy is intended to promote the brand's East Coast collegiate image. 'While we respect your individuality, it is important that we maintain a consistent level of dress and grooming that represents what people expect from the Abercrombie & Fitch brand,' it read. Snippets from the manual showed diagrams of hairstyles, explaining that the company allowed 'sunkissed/subtle highlighting with complementary shading', but it would not accept 'two-tone color' hair or 'chunks of contrasting color'. Strict: One snippet from the August 2013 policy, obtained by Buzzfeed, shows the rules for hair color . 'All hairstyles for men and women should appear neat, clean, natural, kempt and classic,' the manual reads. 'No associate is permitted to wear any extreme hair styles or hair color. Hair styles and hair color should reflect your natural beauty.' Facial hair is banned, men are not allowed to wear earrings, makeup must also look 'natural' and any colored nail polish is 'unacceptable', according to the guidelines. Visible tattoos are only allowed if they suit the Abercrombie brand and if they are approved by a supervisor. 'Fingernails should not extend more than 1/4 inch beyond the tip of the finger,' the handbook adds. Rules: The handbook shows that facial hair is 'unacceptable' and that fingernails must be worn short . While headwear is not allowed, the look policy does say that exemptions can be made for religious and disability reasons, Buzzfeed notes. If an applicant or employee asks for an exception based on these reasons, human resources must be contacted immediately, the handbook says. As for clothes, employees are encouraged to look smart while displaying their individual style. 'Clothing should also be consistent with the season (e.g. a heavy wool turtleneck sweater should not be worn in 90 degree heat),' the manual added. 'Clothing choices should be clean and classic, not provocative (e.g. tanks should be worn with an undergarment).' The handbook says that if employees fail to follow the guidelines, they could be fired. No discrimination: The handbook also points out that it does allow head coverings for religious reasons ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Samantha Elauf arrived for an interview for a 'model' position at an Abercrombie store in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2008 wearing a black headscarf .\nEven though she impressed staff, her headscarf conflicted with the company's 'Look Policy' and the store decided not to employ her .\nAbercrombie has fought her employment discrimination claim because it says she never asked the company to relax its policy .\nOn Wednesday, Elauf took her complaint to the Supreme Court and the majority of justices appeared to back her .\nA decision will be made in the suit by June ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A man who was caught stealing women's underwear after by breaking into homes and raiding tumble driers has been jailed. Christopher McHarg was filmed sneaking into a garage on several occasions to steal pink and white ladies bras and bottoms. The 28-year-old from Monkton, Ayrshire, was jailed after the family installed a secret camera when they noticed their undergarments going missing. Christopher McHarg was filmed stealing women's underwear and clothes from a tumble drier after breaking in to his victim's garage a number of times over several weeks last year . After being reported to police officers found around 100 items of clothing at McHarg's home that he had stolen from the drier. Footage taken on the camera show him breaking in to the garage in the middle of the night, using the light on his phone as a torch to select items of underwear. He was handed a community payback order at Ayr Sheriff Court and told to complete 200 hours of unpaid community service after admitting to stealing the underwear between July and November last year. He was also placed on the sex offenders' register for two years. Speaking after the sentencing a source close to the family said: 'They were getting increasingly puzzled as to where all this underwear was disappearing to and set up their own camera. 'It recorded hours and hours of footage and they would occasionally check it. 'But to their astonishment they saw a person creeping around their property and recognised it was McHarg. 'He can be seen carefully choosing what items he wants to keep and then puts the rest back. It’s disturbing and really creepy to see. 'The family are glad it’s all over but feel he should have been given a tougher sentence.' Sheriff Scott Pattison rejected the claim McHarg had no sexual motivation, telling the court: 'He says there was no fixation but it went on for six months. McHarg told the court he did not know why he had broken in to steal the underwear. He was caught when his victims installed a hidden camera after so much of their wardrobes went missing . His victims said they were disappointed with McHarg's sentence and were shocked to learn it had been him stealing their clothes . The 28-year-old was put on the sex offenders' register and told to complete 200 hours of unpaid work . 'The offence and persistency of it is very concerning indeed. 'I’m certifying the offence as having a sexual aspect.' However defending counsel Gregor Forbes said the 28-year-old had been drinking every time he decided to raid the tumble drier. 'It wasn’t particularly well thought out - using a mobile phone as a torch. 'He made seven visits to the house, removing clothes on five of them. 'His GP has referred him to a psychologist and it’s been a stressful time for him. 'He’s been signed off his work at a local supermarket.' Sheriff Scott Pattison said: 'He says there was no fixation but it went on for six months. 'The offence and persistency of it is very concerning indeed. 'I'm certifying the offence as having a sexual aspect.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Christopher McHarg was filmed stealing underwear from tumble drier .\nThe 28-year-old broke into garage to steal undergarments seven times .\nHis victims installed a camera to find out what was happening to clothes .\nMcHarg told Ayrshire Sheriff Court he didn't know why he stole them .\nHe was given community payback order and put on sex offender's register ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Britain's cheeriest lollipop man has been banned from dancing and giving 'high fives' to schoolchildren. Council bosses have ordered Nkosana Mdikane, 74, to stay still so motorists can see him, despite his merry singing and dancing brightening the mornings of hundreds of pupils and parents. Mr Mdikane was previously hailed by West Dunbartonshire Council for his 'excellent service' outside Aitkenbar Primary School in Dumbarton. Scroll down for video . Britain's cheeriest lollipop man Nkosana Mdikane has been banned from dancing and giving high fives to schoolchildren . Banned: Council bosses have ordered Mr Mdikane, 74, to stay still so motorists can see him . But now the local authority have told him that all lollipop men must 'remain static with one hand on their stick and the other stretched outwards'. Mr Mdikane, who has held the road safety job since 2013, said he respected his employer's decision but hoped the rules would be changed. 'The council is stopping me from high-fiving the kids while on duty,' he said. 'I never saw any problem in that. I'm just doing my job, but this is very emotional and affecting me. 'This issue was raised by the kids themselves. They said I can't give them any more high fives. They cannot take it and I don't like to see them upset. 'I'm respecting the decision and haven't done it since I found out. I've agreed to stop. Mr Mdikane was previously hailed by West Dunbartonshire Council for his 'excellent service' outside Aitkenbar Primary School in Dumbarton . The lollipop man has held the job helping children cross the road outside Aitkenbar Primary School (pictured) since 2013 . 'I have been doing this for about two years and all of a sudden I have to stop. They [the council] should revise their decision. They need to listen to the community.' Before moving to Scotland from Vereeniging, South Africa, in 2003, Mr Mdikane worked as a delivery driver and a chauffeur. He and his wife Zoli, 73, a former nurse, were looking forward to retirement, but when his neighbour told him a position as lollipop man was available, he jumped at the opportunity. He said: 'This job is exciting. It's the best job I've ever had. 'It has taken away the frustration and loneliness of being retired. I can't be watching TV - that is too dull.' The decision by the council, which previously praised the lollipop man for his 'cheery nature', has enraged parents, who have launched a campaign page on Facebook and have started a petition to bring back Mr Mdikane's dancing. The council say that all lollipop men must 'remain static with one hand on their stick and the other stretched outwards' Mr Mdikane, who has held the road safety job since 2013, said he respected his employer's decision but hoped the rules would be changed . Campaigner and father-of-three David Dufton, 36, said: 'It's a shame. It's a surprising U-turn. One minute they're saying they love him, he's a great guy and the next they're telling him he can't behave this way. 'He's a 74-year-old man and he's out there in all weathers. It's a bit unjust. I've never heard any one ever complain about him. 'I think they have let him down a little bit. We would like the council to revise their decision. In terms of health and safety we don't see a problem. He encourages people to cross at the crossing. 'Nkosana always puts a smile on people's faces. I hope we can return the favour and put a little smile on his face with our campaign.' A spokeswoman for the council said: 'All patrollers are instructed when crossing children over a road to remain static with one hand on their stick and the other stretched outwards. 'This ensures that they can be seen and effectively provides a barrier between school pupils and the traffic.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Council boss bans lollipop man, 74, from dancing and giving 'high fives'\nNkosana Mdikane brightened hundreds of people's days with cheery songs .\nBut killjoy council bosses say he must 'remain static' so he can be seen .\nParents launch campaign and petition for council to reverse decision ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Astonishing footage has surfaced of a vast sinkhole in Darwin being flooded with about 100 million litres of water in a matter of seconds. The time lapse vision, which took place over about five hours during a cyclone last Friday, shows the sinkhole being completely engulfed . The owner of the Darwin River property where the sinkhole is situated said it is still standing after a week, reports NT News. The huge sinkhole, which was formed in July,was filmed during a heavy storm last Friday . In a matter of seconds, the timelapse video shows the sinkhole being completely flooded in a matter of seconds . Lance Hart, who named the sinkhole Lake WTF, said his family regularly mount a camera onto a tree to document changes from the rain. He prepared the camera last Friday after news that heavy storms were due. Between 4am and 9am, the crater was filled. 'It's like the whole thing filled up in around five hours,' he told NT News. Mr Lance said he believes there is currently around 75-100 million litres of water sitting in the sinkhole. He said he expects the hole, which was formed in July, to have transformed from the influx of rainwater. 'I'm expecting it to have changed,' he said. Lance Hart, who named the sinkhole Lake WTF, said his family regularly mount a camera onto a tree to document changes from the rain . He prepared the camera last Friday after news that heavy storms were due between 4am and 9am . Mr Lance first discovered the huge sinkhole, which had opened up just metres from his home late , after he heard the sound of the earth collapsing in on itself. Darwin River resident Lance Hart told Nine News he was alerted to the hole when he heard a 'rumbling kind of like distant thunder'. 'Can't be thunder, it's dry season,' Mr Hart said, before he revealed that when he ventured out into his backyard a few days later he realised something was wrong when he came across a large crack in the earth. Darwin river man Lance Hart was amazed when he discovered a gaping sinkhole just metres from his home . Though it's not the first of its kind in the area, this sinkhole is the biggest locals have ever seen. Mr Hart likened it to the famous scene from Crocodile Dundee where Paul Hogan's character bragged, 'that's not a knife, this is a knife', and laughed that he now had the biggest sinkhole. In a video posted to YouTube Mr Hart walked less than 50 metres from the back of his home and stood at edge of the gaping hole, which swallowed trees and boulders. Mr Hart told Nine News he watched enourmous boulders swallowed by the water at the bottom of the hole . His footage shows the sheer size of the sinkhole, estimated to be 40 metres wide and drop down 15 metres to the point where it's filled with water. 'That, is a big hole,' Mr Hart narrated. 'I have no idea how deep that water is, but from the rocks that are still falling in to it... We're seeing massive boulders slide down and disappear underneath the surface so it's obviously very deep,' he continued. Trees as tall as 20 metres which once stood tall where the hole now lies are nowhere to be seen, and experts are unsure whether the gap will continue to expand. Before he reached the hole, Mr Hart found a long fissure in the earth . The sinkhole absorbed everything around it and experts are unsure whether it will continue to expand . Neighbour Daniel Cocks told the program he was extremely grateful the gap didn't appear on his property, where he keeps his collection of 24 old Land Rovers. 'They're 30, 40 year old Land Rovers, I've got 24 of them... I don't really want to lose them, not in a great big hole,' Mr Cocks laughed. At the end of the YouTube video, Mr Hart summed up his new backyard feature in one word: 'Amazing.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The vision was taken during a heavy storm last Friday at Darwin River .\nThe sinkhole is completely engulfed with rainwater in a matter of seconds .\nLance Hart prepared the camera when he heard a heavy storm was due .\nHe first found the huge hole back in July when he heard the earth collapse .\nThe enormous crater opened up less than 50 metres from his home ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Mary Helen Rowell clearly doesn't have claustrophobia because her 90-square-foot apartment in Manhattan is enough to make anyone afraid of closed spaces ill. The young fashion worker gave Curbed a 'tour' of her apartment to show how she has sacrificed on space to live in the upscale West Village neighborhood, where she can count Courtney Love, Brooke Shields and Calvin Klein as neighbors. And at just $775 a month in rent - it's a steal by New York standards, where the median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in her neighborhood is $3,200. These pictures, and more on Curbed's site, show just how well Rowell has adapted the space. Scroll down for video . A new kind of micro-apartment: New York fashion industry worker Mary Helen Rowell calls this 90-square-foot apartment in the West Village home . Ritz: Rowell lives in the same upscale New York neighborhood as celebrities such as Courtney Love, Calvin Klein and Julianne Moore . Rowell told the site that she first found out about the apartment through NYU's housing listserv. While other students scoffed at the comically small space, Rowell saw it as an opportunity to streamline her life. 'I really like getting rid of things,' Rowell told Curbed. 'It's my favorite thing.' It wasn't until she started taking measurements for the apartment that she realized the unique design challenges she was going to face. Walk-in closet... of sorts: Rowell has artfully constructed a closet using rails that stick out the wall . Doubling up: The sink is used for cooking but also to clean clothes . Steal: The small space costs just $750 a month - which is extremely low compared to the $3,200 median rent for the neighborhood . Neat and tidy: Clever storage solutions help keep Rowell's shoebox orderly, including a pole that hands her kitchen utensils and folding bistro chairs that can be hung up on the wall when not in use . Close quarters: One of the downsides is the fact that Rowell has to share a bathroom with one of the two other tenants in the building . At just 78-inches wide, the apartment photographed for Curbed by Max Touhey is smaller than a standard bed frame. When her initial plans to build a pull-down Murphy bed fell apart, she was forced to build a custom bed-frame which she tricked out with added storage space underneath. Prior to moving into the West Village apartment, Rowell lived with roommates. Her bedroom has always been small but she had gotten used to having access to a full kitchen a living room. In her new apartment, there just isn't the space. For a kitchen, Rowell has a sink and a sliver of counter space where she can cook on a hot pot. On shelves above that she keeps a toaster oven, microwave, and more storage boxes. Rowell says she has been able to feed herself fine in the kitchen, using it to make such elaborate meals as pork chops and baked eggs. While she has to use the sink for both cooking and washing up. The entire building has just three units and only one is a true one bedroom with a bathroom. Rowell and another tenant share a bathroom located just across the hall. Perhaps the biggest issue in the apartment for Rowell is lack of a closet, since her job in the fashion industry means she has a well-stocked wardrobe. Rowell has so many clothes that she can't keep them in the apartment at one time. However, she has had luck using the storage company MakeSpace which delivers and picks up boxes at her door for just $25 a month. For the few clothes she does keep at her apartment, Rowell stores them on three pipe hangers right next to the door. To keep her shopping in check, Rowell also has a rule that any time she buys something new, she donates another item. Rowell told Curbed: 'My boyfriend tried to give me a book last week, and I said, 'No, there is no place for this.' Rowell says she's constantly cleaning to keep the place in order and has opted for a more simple design scheme to steer clear of clutter. While Rowell loves her apartment, she's planning on moving within the year since she has plans to rent a place with her boyfriend." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Fashion worker, Mary Helen Rowell, has sacrificed on space to live in the upscale West Village neighborhood .\nAt just $775 a month in rent - it's a steal by New York standards, where the median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in her neighborhood is $3,200 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Dr. Ben Carson grabbed the Democratic Party's third rail with both hands Thursday morning, launching a political attack based on his complaint that liberals are 'making people dependent' in majority-black American inner-cities. Race politics have been the near-exclusive domain of the Democrats since the civil-rights era of the 1960s, and Barack Obama's successful White House bid in 2008 solidified their position. But Carson – the most prominent black Republican in the 2016 presidential picture – told the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington, D.C. on Thursday that the Democrats now see African-Americans' support as an entitlement – choosing to 'keep them suppressed and cultivate their votes.' Scroll down for video . 'SUPPRESSED!': Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson told conservatives near the nation's capitol on Thursday that Democrats are keeping black Americans dependent on government, and he's the man to fix it . CROSSING RACIAL LINES: Almost all of Carson's loud supporters at the Conservative Political Action Conference are white – a sight reminiscent of Barack Obama's rise to national prominence in 2008 . WHERE'S BEN? Carson is an outsider and didn't make the cut when this CPAC vendor made candidate cutouts to sell . Scores of supporters chanting 'Run, Ben Run!' – almost exclusively white Americans – arrived with him. Matthew Brown, a New York college student attending the conference, told Daily Mail Online that Carson is just hitting his stride. 'He's shaking people up and freaking people out,' Brown said. 'The days of a lily-white GOP are starting to fade, and the only people who seem to oppose this energetic and thoughtful black guy are teh Democrats. That should tell you something.' Carson, who led off the conference, couched his talk of a presidential run and committed to little, outlining his positions 'if I were to run – you have to say those things.' He addressed Obamacare, school choice issues, America's chronically out-of-balance federal budget, the ISIS terror army, Iran and the tax code: 'Get rid of the IRS,' he urged. William Temple of the Golden Isles Tea Party in Georgia, dressed as Button Gwinnett, the second signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, cheered Carson during teh CPAC conference . But Carson's moves are being watched carefully by Republicans who wonder if America's second black president could actually be one of them – a politician who attacks the welfare state and blames government for keeping blacks from succeeding. 'I think the key is to tell them the truth. No more of this hiding what's going on,' Carson said of his approach to dealing with African-Americans. 'We need to reach out to people who think that maybe being dependent is reasonable as long as they feel safe. And it isn't. It really is not compassionate to pat people on the head and say, \"There, there, you poor little thing, I'm going to take care of all your needs. Your health care, your food and your housing. Don't you worry about anything, it's just all those bad people who are causing you problems. I'm going to fix it\".' 'That's not compassion,' he said. That's the opposite of compassion. That's making people dependent.' The former Johns Hopkins University surgeon has taken flack – as Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thoms did before him – for opposing race-based affirmative action and welfare policies that helped pull him out of poverty. He acknowledged Thursday that the complaint gets his attention. UNCONVENTIONAL: It's too soon to know whether Carson's conservative message will resonate with black voters . 'NO NANNY STATE NEEDED': Utah Republican Rep. Mia Love said black Americans like her 'will rise to the occasion on their own' 'I hear some people saying ... \"He benefited from welfare and all this stuff, and now he wants to get rid of it\",' Carson said, before insisting that 'I'm not interested in getting rid of the safety net. I'm interested in getting rid of dependency.' 'As more and more people hear that message they will recognize who is truly on their side and who is trying to keep them suppressed and cultivate their votes.' Rep. Mia Love, who last year became the first black Republican woman elected to Congress, said Thursday during a panel discussion about millennial voters that she gets questions from detractors who say, '\"I don't understand how you can be a black female from Utah, and a Republican. ... It makes no sense\".' It's 'because I refuse to fit this mold that society is telling me I have to fit into, she explained. Like Carson, she fed the crowd red meat in the form of a slap at the federal government's 'intrusions' into the lives of ordinary black Americans. They 'will rise to the occasion on their own,' Love said. 'No nanny-state needed.' And Democrats who run the government's executive branch, she said, 'don't want us to have the opportunity to rise to the occasion.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Prominent black GOP presidential hopeful got aggressive at the Conservative Political Action Conference .\n'If you're black and you oppose the progressive agenda, and you're pro-life, and you're pro-family, then they don't know what to call you'\n'It really is not compassionate to pat people on the head and say, \"There, there, you poor little thing, I'm going to take care of all your needs\"'\nCarson, a world-renowned retired pediatric neurosurgeon, hopes to follow Barack Obama with a right-wing black presidency ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 'callous and contemptuous' paediatrician who ran an unregistered mobile circumcision service has been struck off after he carried out a string of bungled and unhygienic procedures - including one while a baby boy was screaming in agony because the anaesthetic had worn off. Dr Mohammed Siddiqui, 49, of Southampton, carried out four botched circumcisions on youngsters at their homes in Southampton, Bath, Birmingham and Reading for parents who wanted to have their children circumcised for religious reasons. But the NHS doctor failed to wear gloves or carry proper resuscitation equipment, leaving one baby suffering seizures and another in agony when he woke up during the circumcision and Siddiqui decided to carry on anyway. Mohammed Siddiqui has been struck off the medical register after he carried out botched and unhygienic circumcisions on baby boys in an unregistered mobile clinic, with a 'reckless disregard' for their safety . He has now been struck off the medical register. Siddiqui's 'mobile clinic' was not registered with the Care Quality Commission and the doctor failed to secure proper insurance for each procedure. He worked at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust at the time he was running the clinic for cash, as a sideline, between June 2012 and November 2013. He was suspended but carried on carrying out the procedures using a loophole in the law. He has since resigned from the NHS. Following a three-week hearing at the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service in Manchester, 69 separate allegations against Dr Siddiqui were found proved and he was branded a risk to patients, having acted with a 'reckless disregard' for their safety. Siddiqui performed the procedures on four separate boys. The families said the medic did not wash his hands prior to the procedures treatment, did not wear surgical gloves, failed to carry out proper examinations and did not have proper resuscitation equipment including oxygen and airway equipment. He even carried surgical materials in plastic carrier bags and used baby wipes during the procedures. Siddiqui was working at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and running the service as a sideline . An investigation began after a complaint by Kelly Braiha and her husband Ghali, from Littlehampton in West Sussex, which claimed their 23-month-old son Najem was left traumatised and suffered an infection because Siddiqui did not take hygienic precautions. When one boy suffered an adverse reaction to a local anaesthetic, Siddiqui did not realise it was a seizure and failed to act immediately to ensure an ambulance was called. Instead, when the boy's eyes started rolling back in his head and he began frothing at the mouth, Siddiqui thought the boy was cold and asked the baby's father to wrap him in a blanket and turn the central heating up. The baby was later taken to hospital where suffered two further seizures. When the parent of a second boy rang the medic to say his son was still in pain, Siddiqui failed to respond and in an email accused him of 'telling lies'. A third boy - whose parents are themselves both doctors - woke up during the procedure and began screaming in agony but Siddiqui saw 'no point in waiting any longer'. Siddiqui is pictured leaving the GMC hearing in Manchester . The hearing was told he kept saying: 'I didn't need to stop because the child was already crying.' An operation on a further youngster was such a poor standard he had to carry out another circumcision on the same child the following day. The boy suffered injuries from the operation because too much skin was removed, Siddiqui failed to refer him to a hospital and then ignored his parents when they expressed concerns over his condition, the tribunal had heard. Circumcision is only available through the NHS if there are compelling medical reasons but healthcare workers still have to be registered with the Care Quality Commission if they want to perform home circumcisions for religious reasons. However it is feared Siddiqui - despite being struck off - could try to continue to operate his dangerous private mobile clinic because male circumcision is not illegal in Britain. The practice is popular among the Muslim community. Panel Chairman John Donnelly said Dr Siddiqui had been 'evasive and contradictory' during his evidence and said the medic had treated the GMC with 'contempt.' He added: 'His misconduct was both a particularly serious departure and reckless disregard of good medical practise and patient safety. Some of his behaviour as previously identified, involved breaches of very basic mandatory medical principles.' Mr Donnelly said Siddiqui had put one baby's life at risk by failing to deal with the situation properly when a baby suffered a seizure and had caused considerable pain by continuing with the circumcision when one baby woke up crying. The chairman added: 'He seemed completely indifferent to the fact he had caused pain to this baby and actually said that when babies were already crying he established the effectiveness of the local anaesthetic by beginning the procedure and seeing the reaction. Siddiqui also failed to obtain adequate histories of each boy he was performed the procedure, it was said, as well as failing to make sure his equipment was aseptic. Siddiqui did not wash his hands properly before procedures and continued to carry out a circumcision on a young boy who woke up screaming in agony during surgery because the anaesthetic had worn off . Mr Donnelly added 'Mr Siddiqui said he is an experienced, hospital-based paediatric surgeon, yet he made a number of failures in basic hygiene in preparing babies for the circumcision and in preparing himself to perform them. Taken together they amounted to serious failures that must have increased the risk of infection to the very young children upon whom he was operating. 'Given his experience he must have known that the level of hygiene he was applying fell far below the standard expected of a medical practitioner carrying out a surgical procedure in the home and was wrong.' The Panel said it was also concerned that Siddiqui's attitude showed a significant lack of concern for the wellbeing of the babies and their parents. It found the only option was for 'erasure', or striking off, from the register. Mr Donnelly said: “The Panel has concluded that Mr Siddiqui’s behaviour is fundamentally incompatible with continued registration. It is satisfied that erasure is necessary in order to protect the public, to uphold professional standards and to maintain confidence in the profession. The panel also found he often showed an arrogance and was reluctant to take advice from senior doctors." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dr Mohammed Siddiqui was NHS paediatrician at Southampton Hospital .\nHe ran an unregistered mobile circumcision service for cash as a sideline .\nSiddiqui botched procedures, leaving babies in agony and needing surgery .\nHe failed to respect hygiene and had a 'reckless regard' for their safety .\nMedical Practitioners Tribunal Service found 69 allegations proved .\nTribunal ruled Siddiqui should be struck off the medical register .\nBut there are fears he could continue to run mobile service because male circumcision is not illegal in the UK, and common in Muslim communities ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Art-lover Queen Letizia of Spain looked pretty as a picture at a new modern art exhibition in Madrid today. Wearing a colour-blocked shift dress with a black section, blue side panel and white sleeves, the mother-of-two admired the works on display. She was joined at the 34th ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair at the IFEMA exhibition site in the Spanish capital by her husband King Felipe. Scroll down for video . Queen Letizia attended the 34th ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid today . The Spanish queen looked chic and colour co-ordinated in a shift dress, black leather clutch and suede shoes . The 42-year-old kept her accessories simple with discreet silver earrings and a black quilted leather clutch, while her dress was decorated with simple evenly-spaced studs. Ever keen to colour co-ordinate, the 42-year-old wore soft blue suede high heel court shoes . King Felipe VI kept his look simple with his trademark grey suit with a subtle white check and a blue tie with a swirling paisley pattern. The royals admired huge sculptures, including an untitled art work consisting of a bronze swirl of metal extending out of a matte metal dome, alongside the nation's education, culture and sports minister Ignacio Wert and the Mayor of Madrid, Ana Botella. The event will run until 1 March, and features work by Colombian artists this year. The former journalist gazed at one piece made up of a vast canvas covered in red paint, nailed to the wall, which apppeared to drip into a red pool on the floor where lay clustered a paint roller, pots and brushes. Letizia and King Felipe admired modern sculpture with Spanish politicians and officials . Letizia cut an elegant figure surrounded by grey-suited officials at the annual art event in Madrid . Letizia kept her make-up classic with her usual soft smoky eye and plum-coloured lipstick . Letizia and her regal husband are no strangers to events celebrating art and culture, they recently attended the inauguration of a a Picasso exhibition at the Museo de Belas Artes in A Coruna in the north west coastal region of Galicia. In seeming tribute to the legendary Spanish artist, Letizia even wore a Breton-striped top for the event. The pair also attended the Picasso Museum in Malaga on Spain's Costa del Sol, in September, before attending a formal dinner . Earlier this week Letizia attended a meeting with the board of the Royal Council on Disability. One of Letizia's favoured causes, the mother-of-two appeared deep in concentration as she listened to the points raised by her fellow board members. King Felipe and Queen Letizia admire the works of art in the white-walled Madrid exhibition space ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Spanish Queen wore colour-blocked shift dress to modern art event .\nWas joined by King Felipe at ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair .\nThe 42-year-old admired giant sculptures and abstract paintings ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The superbug Clostridium difficile has been linked to the deaths of 29,000 Americans a year, according to a new report. The study found there were nearly twice as many deaths associated with the bacteria than had previously been recorded. In the majority of cases researchers also found an infection by the deadly bug was due to the overuse of antibiotics. This image shows a cluster of Clostridium difficile bacteria that is linked to 29,000 deaths a year in America . In total c.difficle infects 450,000 Americans each year the report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, according to NBC News. The bacteria causes an inflammation of the colon and causes deadly diarrhea. The research found the deadly microbe was 'directly attributed' to 15,000 deaths and linked to 29,000 deaths in 2011. More than 80 percent of the deaths associated with the infection occurred among Americans aged 65 years or older. 'C difficle infections cause immense suffering and death for thousands of Americans each year,' said CDC Director Tom Frieden. 'These infections can be prevented by improving antibiotic prescribing and by improving infection control in the health care system. 'CDC hopes to ramp up prevention of this deadly infection by supporting State Antibiotic Resistance Prevention Programs in all 50 states.' A medical illustration of Clostridium difficile bacterium that sickens nearly twice as many Americans each year as was previously thought, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Studies have shown that between 30 and 50 per cent of antibiotics prescribed in hospital are unnecessary and incorrect. This can increase the spread of the bacteria, which can be picked up from contaminated surfaces or spread from person to person. The new study, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, cast a wider net than earlier research, which focused more on illnesses that happened in hospitals. It used information from laboratories in selected counties in 10 states. It found two-thirds of C-difficle cases occur in hospitals or nursing homes or in recently discharged patients. The other third were mostly people out in the community who got sick and saw a doctor. However the CDC has documented a 10 percent decrease in hospital-onset C. difficile infections between 2011 and 2013. Fighting the infections costs hospitals $4.8 billion each year, according to the CDC." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "C. difficile linked to deaths of 29,000 deaths of Americans each year .\nNearly half a million people each year infected with bacteria .\nIn majority of cause infection linked to overuse of antibiotics .\nStudy carried out by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Damning: A report will claim more than 50 victims, one as young as eight, were abused by Jimmy Savile (pictured) at Stoke Mandeville alone . Jimmy Savile abused an eight-year-old girl when she had 144 stitches across the lower part of her body as a result of surgery for cancer, it was revealed last night. The victim, now in her 40s, said that when she raised her complaint with a ward sister at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, she was met with the response: ‘Be quiet, you silly girl. Do you realise how much he has done for the hospital?’ Horrific details of her case emerged ahead of damning report out today that will reveal the hospital in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, received ten complaints about Savile, but victims’ statements were ignored. The woman said the abuse had ‘shaped’ her life. She added: ‘I went into hospital an innocent young girl and I left damaged. ‘I wish that I had possessed the strength back then to pursue him properly. I want to see some accountability from the report into Stoke Mandeville. No one has properly said sorry. 'We must make sure this can never, ever happen again to anyone else in an institution. No more lives must be ruined.’ Today, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will apologise to dozens of hospital patients amid new revelations about the extent of abuse, described as ‘horrific’. An official report will publish allegations that Savile assaulted and raped at least 44 victims at Stoke Mandeville. One of the abuse complaints reached a hospital manager, after the victim had already told a nurse and a ward manager. Nine reports were made to nurses alone, the report is believed to say. Abuse: Savile, former Radio 1 DJ and television personality, pictured at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in 1989 . Shocking: A damning report out today will reveal the hospital (above) in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, received ten complaints about Savile, but victims' statements were ignored . More than 50 victims were abused by Savile at Stoke Mandeville alone. Those affected included patients, staff and visitors. The Stoke Mandeville inquiry was led by independent investigator Dr Androulla Johnstone and overseen by a local oversight panel led by the hospital trust’s non-executive director, Keith Gilchrist. Figures showing David Cameron has spectacularly failed to meet his promise to cut immigration will today be ‘buried’ under a slew of reports about the Jimmy Savile scandal. Ministers were last night accused of ‘cynically’ timing the release of the Savile investigations by two Government departments to coincide with the migration statistics. Both will be released at 9.30am – with reports into Savile’s paedophile abuse in at least 12 NHS hospitals and 21 children’s homes and schools certain to get blanket coverage. The migration statistics will be released without fanfare by the independent Office for National Statistics. They are expected to show net migration has risen again, to more than 260,000. Whitehall officials and MPs are convinced the date has been chosen deliberately. Ukip deputy leader Paul Nuttall said: ‘Thursday, it is clear, is, for this Government, a good day to bury bad news.’ Savile, the former Radio 1 DJ and television personality, began volunteering as a porter at Stoke Mandeville in the 1970s and helped to raise £40million for its spinal injuries centre. He had free use of a flat and office on the hospital site. The report will also say Savile’s reputation as a ‘sex pest’ was an open secret. Staff described him as ‘creepy’ and ‘a lecher’ who had access to the mortuary alone, out of hours. Stoke Mandeville’s former director of nursing, Chris McFarlane, said reports of abuse by Savile ‘never reached senior management ears’. She added: ‘Jimmy had 100 per cent access to the hospital, to all parts.’ Liz Dux, a solicitor representing the victims, told the Daily Telegraph: ‘We expect the report to once again outline horrendous levels of abuse. ‘And we believe it will also have uncovered many missed opportunities to stop the abuse and even bring Savile to justice. ‘The victims are hopeful the review will establish a much greater level of accountability than the previous one did. Anything less will rightly be seen as a whitewash by those people still suffering from the awful crimes Savile committed all those years ago.’ Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust said it would not comment ahead of the report’s publication today." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Victim, now in her 40s, reveals abuse by former BBC radio DJ 'shaped' her life .\nStaff at Stoke Mandeville received 10 complaints but did nothing, says report .\nNew revelations reveal extensive abuse that has been described as 'horrific'\nSavile 'assaulted more than 50 victims' at hospital in Buckinghamshire .\nHealth Secretary Jeremy Hunt set to apologise to dozens of patients ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A father and son were facing child porn charges after sordid material was found at their home during a separate sexual assault investigation involving a 14-year-old girl. Police had executed a search warrant at the Midland Park, New Jersey home of Richard Stoldt, 58, while investigating his 19-year-old son James on Tuesday. According to prosecutors, the 14-year-old girl recently told a friend that James assaulted her when she was 13. Richard Stoldt (right), 58, and his son James (left), 19, were arrested for possessing child pornography that was discovered during a sexual assault investigation allegedly involving James and a 14-year-old girl . The girl was interviewed by police after the friend contacted authorities and James Stoldt was subsequently arrested, according to NBC 4. Computers that were seized from the father and son's home revealed that they were each independently accessing child pornography, according to Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli. 'Computer media used by each, separate and distinct from one another, were found to contain images depicting the sexual exploitation of children,' Molinelli said in a statement, according to NJ.com. Richard Stoldt, a software engineer, was arrested on a charge of child endangerment and was released on his own recognizance, meaning he did not need to pay bail after agreeing in writing to appear for all of his court proceedings. His son was arrested on sexual assault and child endangerment charges and is in custody at Bergen County Jail, where his bail was set at $125,000. According to prosecutors, computers seized from the home revealed that father (right) and son were each independently accessing child pornography. James Stoldt (left) has also been charged with sexual assault ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Police executed a search warrant at Midland Park home of Richard Stoldt, 58, after arresting his 19-year-old son James .\nAlleged victim recently told a friend that James assaulted her when she was 13, according to prosecutors .\nThe 14-year-old girl was interviewed by police after the friend told authorities .\nComputers seized from the father and son's home allegedly revealed they were both independently accessing child porn .\nBoth were charged with child endangerment and James Stoldt was also charged with sexual assault ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A British grandmother facing the lethal injection in Texas for kidnap and murder is to have her case reviewed after lawyers claimed they have uncovered new evidence. An appeal from Linda Carty will be sent back to her trial court in Houston for additional review in a move welcomed by human rights group Reprieve, which has been helping with her case. Carty was convicted of masterminding the fatal kidnapping of Joana Rodriguez, her 25-year-old neighbour, who was seized by three men along with her four-day-old son in 2001. Case to be reviewed: Linda Carty, above, is on death row after being convicted for the 2001 murder of her neighbor . Ms Rodriguez was later found dead from suffocation, with duct tape over her mouth and a plastic bag around her head. Her body was found in a car Carty had been leasing and the baby was discovered in the vehicle unharmed. There was no forensic evidence linking Carty to the crime, but the three attackers testified that Carty had hired them to carry out the kidnapping as part of a plea bargain that saw them dodge the death penalty. Lawyers for Carty, 56, claim prosecutors coerced witnesses into giving false evidence at the trial where she was convicted. Campaigner Brian Capaloff holds up a placard highlighting Ms Carty's case on top of Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth in 2009 . Their appeal to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals also argues prosecutors arranged for a deal with a co-defendant that was not disclosed to defense lawyers. They claim that four jurors now say they either would have acquitted Carty or not given her a death sentence. The Harris County prosecutor's office said it was investigating the claims. Former primary school teacher Carty was born on the Caribbean island of St Kitts before its independence from Britain. She had lived in Houston for nearly 20 years before being arrested. Celia Ouellette, staff attorney at Reprieve, said: 'This is a wonderful day for Linda - and for justice. 'That a prosecutor can threaten witnesses to lie under oath and testify against a woman, who ends up being convicted of murder and sentenced to death as a direct result, is truly devastating. A scene from TV show The British Woman On Death Row, with Linda Carty pictured in jail on the left . 'We look forward to giving Linda a day in court that is not rigged against her from the start.' Carty's US lawyer, Michael Goldberg of Baker Botts LLP, said: 'It has long been clear that Linda should have a new trial because of the catalogue of errors in her first. 'Linda's whole team has been working tirelessly for more than a decade to achieve this result and we look forward to giving Linda the chance at justice that she deserves.' Carty has lodged a number of appeals against her conviction, all of which have been rejected. In 2010, Lord Faulkner raised her case in the House of Lords in July, asking British government to press for a reprieve. That same year, she contested her conviction in a video plea alongside a document from the British Government outlining its concerns over the trial. That request for a retrial was based on claims she was given inadequate legal support during her original trial and the Government were blocked in their efforts to help her. Her daughter, Jovelle Carty Joubert, has spent years rallying MPs for support following the US Supreme Court's refusal to re-open her case. Carty, pictured left, before her arrest. Her daughter, Jovelle Carty Joubert, right, has spent years fighting to clear her mother's name . In 2012, the Foreign Office said it was lobbying the Texas authorities to stop her execution, with a statement reading: 'The Prime Minister and British Government are deeply concerned.' Ms Carty has always insisted she was framed by three men in revenge for her work as an informant working for a drug enforcement agency. If the latest efforts fail, she is to be executed by lethal injection. The last British woman to be executed was Ruth Ellis in 1955. She was hanged for shooting her lover outside a pub in North London." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Linda Carty is facing lethal injection but has always insisted she's innocent .\n56-year-old was convicted for 2001 murder of neighbor Joana Rodriguez .\nCarty's lawyers say prosecutors forced witnesses to give false evidence .\nFormer school teacher born on formerly British Caribbean island St Kitts ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Police found the body of a newborn baby boy in the wild brush of a swamp in Northern California on Wednesday morning - two days after he and his mother were reported missing. Yolo County sheriff’s deputies discovered 20-day-old Justice Rees near wetlands along the Sacramento River in Knights Landing after a night of searching. Authorities say that the baby and his mother, 23-year-old Samantha Green, had been reported missing on Monday, but that Green surfaced on Tuesday afternoon after a panicked 911 call. Saddening: Police found the body of 20-day-old Justice Rees in swampy land near the Sacramento River after he and his mother, Samantha Green, 23, were reported missing . News 10 reports Ricardo Villaseñor came upon Green shortly after that call, wet and shouting for help near the Ridge Cut slough. Villaseñor said although Green seemed disoriented, she explained to him she and the baby had been abducted in town, but that she had no idea how she'd wound up next to the river. 'She was badly bruised,' said Villaseñor. 'She had no shoes. She was kind of left for dead, it seemed like.' She told him she knew her baby was dead, having frozen to death, and though she said she didn't know the exact location of Justice, she said he was somewhere in the slough. Police arrived around 5:30pm and found her 2011 Chevy Tanverse on the other side of the slough, separated from where the mother was by trees and brush. Sheriff's deputies launched a search that lasted through the night and into the morning, combing water and vegetation before finally finding Justice's remains shortly before 10am Wednesday. Scene: Search crews looking through the Ridge Cut Slough for hours through the night before finding Justice's body in the brush . Scene: Investigators flagged the spot where Justice was found by search crews as police say foul play is not suspected at this time . A spokesman for the sheriff's and coroner's office Captain Larry Cecchettini said the boy was 'located in a thicket of brush right off the slough.' The plan was for officers 'to cut a path to get in there to remove the body,' according to Cecchettini, his voice faltering in his announcement. Cecchettini also said that investigators have not found any indication that the baby had been murdered. Johnson said that 'foul play is not suspected at this time' as authorities are investigating the incident, including looking into Green's claim she and her baby were abducted, KGO reports. She was admitted to Woodland Hospital and has since been released. Green's father, Randy, told the Sacramento Bee that he'd spoken to her last on Saturday before she was planning to bring Justice to the house for a visit. Randy Green said that his daughter did not show up that day, and on Monday her mother and her sister reported her and the baby missing. Mother: Green had given birth to Justice only 20 days before she turned up next to the slough, crying and seeming disoriented . Family: Justice's grandfather said the boy's parents, Green and Frank Rees (right), were loving and fussed over the little baby . Loss: The grandfather, Bill Rees, also said that he was having a hard time believing Justice was dead, as his house - where Justice had been living with his parents - was filled with baby clothes and a bassinet . On Tuesday, Justice's father, Frank Rees posted on Facebook begging Green to come home with the baby. 'If anyone sees my beautiful fiancé [sic] please tell her that EVERYONE is worried sick about her and Justice,' he wrote. 'We love you Samantha. Just come home babe. I miss you and our son sooooo much. Whatever it is you want different we can fix. I love you momma.' After police identified the body as Justice on Wednesday, the family of the little boy mourned, still in disbelief. 'They loved baby Justice,' said paternal grandfather Bill, whom Justice and his parents had been living with in Woodland. 'Frank just loved to carry him around at night when he was, he was fussing. Samantha, gosh, I understand she's crushed.' 'It's like it's not real for me, it's like I can't imagine you know,' Rees added. 'This whole house is full of baby clothes, bassinet, all that stuff.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Police found the body of 20-day-old Justice Rees in an area called the Ridge Cut Slough in Knight's Landing on Wednesday .\nHis mother, Samantha Green, phoned police Tuesday in a panic over not being able to find Justice after both had been reported missing .\nGreen, 23, was found shortly after, wet and crying, near the slough .\nNo arrests have been made, though police are investigating Green's claim she was abducted .\nPolice searched the area overnight, finding Justice 17 hours after his mother called 911 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A projector that screws into any light socket and connects to your smartphone could make any surface in your house into a smart screen . Beam, which is raising money on Kickstarter, allows you to watch movies, play games and browse the internet on your ceiling, work surfaces and even your dinner table. 'With Beam we created an easy to use internet of things device that can entertain and assist you throughout the day, perfectly integrated in your home,' said Beam Labs, the start-up behind the smart projector. Scroll down for Video . Watch TV on the wall: Beam allows you to use all your favourite Android apps projected on to any surface, and all controlled from your smartphone . Beam runs on Android, the same operating system that powers Samsung and HTC phones, meaning you can use all the apps you are familiar with but on the surface of your choice. But Apple fans will be happy to know it also works with the iPhone with a specially designed app. Beam Labs have provided a few suggestions of what you can do with Beam, including watching TV on your bedroom ceiling, projecting recipes on your kitchen counter, playing projected board games on your dining table and turning walls into digital paintings. Beam ships with 20,000 hours worth of projection time, 1.3 GHZ dual-core processor and 8 GB of storage. The mini smart projector screws into any light socket, pictured above, and can be used to project board games onto a table or a recipe onto your kitchen surfaces . Beam is powered through a light socket and is an all-in-one mini computer. It ships with 20,000 hours worth of projection time, 1.3 GHZ dual-core processor and 8 GB of storage . The projector can be set up to turn on automatically at certain times of the day, to wake you up with the weather report for example, or give you social media updates when you get home. Beam has a mini Android computer built into it, and can connect to Wi-Fi and bluetooth, so you can hook it up to your phone or a mouse to control it. It packs 854 by 480 resolution, but if funding is successful they plan to improve this. RoomAlive is a Holodeck-like concept from Microsoft which turns your whole living room into an immersive gaming experience . A Microsoft research project called RoomAlive could soon be bringing holodecks to your living room. The system of cameras projects images and animations onto the wall, letting the user interact with virtual objects. It can map the geometry of a room in minutes and provide an immersive holodeck-like experience, such as projecting critters running up the walls to shoot or firing incoming 'missiles' to dodge. RoomAlive is being developed by Projection Mapping Central at Microsoft’s Redmond Campus in Washington. The prototype technology can turn any room into an augment reality experience. This includes games where the ‘player’ has to duck and weave from incoming fire, or strike enemies running along the walls. RoomAlive uses six Kinect sensors to track the movement of the player in the room. A projector depth-camera unit known as a procam, meanwhile, uses a wide field of view projector, Kinect sensor and a computer to display the images on the walls." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Beam runs on Android and can run any app from the Google Play store .\nAlso connects to iPhones and iPads with specially designed app .\nTurns any surface into a smart screen connected to the internet .\nCan function as an alarm to wake you up with video and sound ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "West Palm Beach mayor Jeri Muoio (pictured) has come under fire after footage emerged of her calling slow learners 'dummies' A Florida mayor has come under fire after footage emerged of her calling slow learners 'dummies'. Video footage shows West Palm Beach mayor Jeri Muoio using the term while responding to questions about grouping slower learning children together in one school. But she has already responded to criticism of the comment saying her words were taken out of context and that she would 'never disparage children.' Her use of the term emerged in an advertisement paid for by a committee of former lobbyists in Tallahassee known as Voters Response. The video shows the mayor saying: 'Your're talking about ability ability-grouping kids and putting all the dummies in one place.' It continues with the words 'Did Jeri Muoio really say that?' appearing on screen before the advertisement reruns Muoio saying 'dummies' two more times. On Tuesday, the educator of 30 years responded to the revelation by claiming that she was referring to the wider issue of whether to place slower learning children in one school or have children of all abilities learning together. According to wesh.com, her full comment was: 'We've, for years, fought against ability-grouping and that's what this would be. 'You're talking about ability grouping kids and putting all the dummies in one place. And that's not how kids learn. Kids need to be in heterogeneous groups to learn best.' Hitting back over the ad, wesh.com reports her as saying: 'I'm a mother, I'm a grandmother, I would never disparage children, ever, that's just not who I am. Scroll down for video . Mayor Muoio has already responded to criticism of the comment saying her words were taken out of context and that she would 'never disparage children' Her use of the term emerged in an advertisement paid for by a committee of former lobbyists in Tallahassee known as Voters Response . The video continues with the words 'Did Jeri Muoio really say that?' appearing on screen before the advertisement reruns Muoio saying 'dummies' two more times . 'I feel like this is a cheap trick by Tallahassee lobbyists.' Wesh.com reports that when asked whether she regretted using the term 'dummies', she said: 'You have the script there and the context. Of course, if I hadn't said it, it would be better.' The website says it has yet to hear back from Voters Response following a request for a comment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Jeri Muoio used the term while responding to question about education .\nShe was discussing issue of grouping slower learning pupils in one school .\nWest Palm Beach mayor says use of term 'dummies' taken out of context .\nFootage released in paid ad by the Voters Response group in Tallahassee ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two brothers have taken the concept of Throwback Thursday to a whole new level. Matt and Evan Breslow decided to reenact six of their favorite childhood photos some 30 years on. The duo spent around $300 scouring the internet for adult-sized replicas of their tiny outfits before meeting at a Target portrait studio in Monmouth County, New Jersey, to pull off the photo shoot. In one shot Matt, 35, appears in a white T-shirt with a blue cardigan pulled over, while his 37-year-old sibling stands behind wearing a smart tie and jacket. Spot the difference: Matt and Evan Breslow decided to reenact six of their favorite childhood photos some 30 years on . In the name of fun: The duo spent around $300 scouring the internet for adult-sized replicas of their tiny outfits before meeting at a Target portrait studio in Monmouth County, New Jersey, to pull off the photo shoot . The poses and ensembles match exactly with the brother's childhood shot. The mottled studio background also remains unchanged. However, stark differences include Matt's bearded face and Evan's balding head. In another frame they slip into matching sports kit with cheeky grins spread across their faces. The brothers decided to replicate the old family snaps to surprise their mother. Like for like: The poses and ensembles match exactly with the brother's childhood shot - The mottled studio background also remains unchanged . However, stark differences include Matt's bearded face and Evan's balding head. Sweet idea: The brothers decided to replicate the old family snaps to surprise their mother . Matt traveled from his home in Portland, Oregon, back to the east coast for the occasion. Recalling the chain of events, he told Yahoo News: 'We didn't surprise [mom] with the pictures, we surprised her with a suitcase full of clothes and took her to Target and told her we were going to take some photos.' Matt, who runs a grilled cheese food business, said he loved replicating the good old days. The updated photos are now on display at his parents' home alongside the originals. Friends and family have applauded the brothers for their novel idea. One fan wrote: 'So cute. Loved those days . . . where have they gone? From two adorable little boys, to two fabulous handsome young men!' Dedication: Matt traveled from his home in Portland, Oregon, back to the east coast for the occasion . Outgrown these! Friends and family have applauded the brothers for their novel idea ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Matt and Evan Breslow decided to reenact six of their favorite childhood photos some 30 years on .\nThe duo spent around $300 scouring the internet for adult-sized replicas of their tiny outfits .\nThey then met at a Target portrait studio in Monmouth County, New Jersey, to pull off the photo shoot ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Extremist: Haitham al-Haddad's speech has been posponed . Jihadi John's former university was a 'hotbed of radicalism' where students 'celebrated 9/11', it has been claimed. A former student has lifted the lid on his time at the University of Westminster - as a talk by a Muslim extremist has been postponed due to 'security concerns'. Haitham al-Haddad was set to speak tonight, but the event will not go ahead as planned after it was revealed 'Jihadi John' studied computer programming at the university. Today, the terrorist was named as a university graduate from London who was able to flee to Syria despite being on an MI5 terror watch list. Mohammed Emwazi, 27, of Queen’s Park, west London is said to have travelled to the Middle East three years ago and later joined ISIS. Jihadi John has featured in the execution videos of British aid workers Alan Henning and David Haines, U.S. journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, Japanese reporter Kenji Goto and Syrian soldiers. Former University of Westminster pupil Raheem Kassam, who campaigns against extremism at British universities, said the conditions at the university are right for the radicalisation of someone like Emwazi. Speaking today, he said: ‘I once walked into a meeting of the Islamic Society where they were clapping and cheering the events of 9/11. ‘I did not know him, he would have been two years behind me, but I am utterly unsurprised.' Scroll down for video . Petition: Haitham al-Haddad was set to speak tonight, but the event will not go ahead as planned after it was revealed 'Jihadi John' studied computer programming at the university . ‘The university was nothing less than a hotbed of radicalism when I was there. ‘Universities across the country, the University of Westminster in particular, are being targeted by radical recruiters.' A spokesman from the University of Westminster said: 'We take these allegations very seriously. We condemn any behaviour that promotes terrorism and violence on any of our campuses. 'We have strict policies to promote tolerance among our 20,000 student community, who come to study from over 150 nations. 'Any student found to be engaging in radicalised activity would be referred to disciplinary procedures. 'As a London-based university operating in a diverse multi-cultural city, we are fully aware of all the influences within this international city. With other universities in London, we are working together to implement the Government’s Prevent strategy to tackle extremism. 'We strongly encourage anyone who is concerned about radicalisation to speak out and contact the Student Support and Well-being team. The safety and security of our students is our foremost concern.' Former pupil Raheem Kassam, who campaigns against extremism at British universities, said the conditions at the university are right for the radicalisation of someone like Emwazi . Dr Al-Haddad's planned visit to the university sparked anger and a petition launched by the university’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) society opposing his visit was signed by more than 3,000 people. It has been reported he said gays should be outlawed, terror boss Osama bin Laden will go to heaven and has also spoken out in favour of female genital mutilation, but he has claimed in the past his comments have been misinterpreted. It's also been claimed he said Jewish people are descended from 'apes and pigs', and says people who leave Islam should be executed, although again he stresses his words have been misinterpreted. I did not know him, he would have been two years behind me, but I am utterly, utterly unsurprised. The university was nothing less than a hotbed of radicalism when I was there. Are the conditions at Westminster right for the radicalisation of someone like him? The answer is yes, 100 per cent. I once walked into a meeting of the Islamic Society where they were clapping and cheering the events of 9/11. It was at that moment in my life I realised I wanted to set up an organisation in my life to tackle it. Having been brought up in a Muslim household and then seeing that happening is pretty galling stuff.’ Universities across the country, the University of Westminster in particular, are being targeted by radical recruiters. These guys [students] are being professionally radicalised. They tried it with me and they try it with any Muslim. I remember very vividly how I would get cornered by three or four Somali guys - students in the class with me who were dressed in non-western clothing – and they would say I must come along to the Islamic Society meetings otherwise I’m not a proper Muslim. When you are 18-years-old and a practising Muslim you feel inclined to go. I went along and saw what was happening and it absolutely disgusted me. This afternoon, a spokesman for the university said: ‘Tonight’s event has been postponed due to increased sensitivity and security concerns.’ The University of Westminster has been criticised for segregating male and female students during talks by Islamic scholars. It was one of 21 university institutions which were found to promote gender segregation. Research by Student Rights, a group which aims to prevent extremism at universities, said that from September to March 2013, 46 events at 21 separate institutions were found to have been segregated. At the University of Westminster, at least two events were found to have been advertised as ‘women only’. The research found that on March 21, 2013 a debate entitled ‘Secularism vs. Islam’ was held by the Women’s Take on Current Affairs Society (WTCA), a Hizb ut-Tahrir front group, and featured Shohana Khan as a speaker. When challenged by students as to why the WTCA was able to hold events segregated by gender, the Student Union Interfaith Officer allegedly claimed that the society’s events were ‘faith-based’, which exempted it from equal opportunities policy. In addition to this, an event the following day was held by the Islamic Society called ‘The Concept of Love in Islam’ which was also advertised as ‘Sisters only’. It was logged by Student Rights for this reason. Student Rights said that when a male student from the society complained about not being able to attend, the Islamic Society highlighted that segregated events were common on campus stating ‘we’ve had many brothers only events too...the information discussed in the only women talks/or notes can be put to the public after the talk...the topics at hand do not only concern women.’ The University of Westminster’s ‘Dignity and Diversity at Work and Study Policy’ states that: ‘The University of Westminster is committed to creating a stimulating, supportive, inclusive and accessible learning and working environment... The University has a legal responsibility to provide a healthy and safe working environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.’ A spokesperson from the University of Westminster said: 'The university does not allow gender segregation and it will not tolerate this type of prejudice. The university strictly complies with the Equality Act 2010 the Human Rights Act 1998. 'The events concerned were not gender segregated events. Many organisations and universities host events which are of interest to women and open to all women, such as feminist groups and women in business networking events. '56% of our international student community are women. 'The Islamic Society is one of many societies that are part of the University of Westminster Students’ Union which is an independent body. 'The Islamic Society is one of many societies that are part of the University of Westminster Students’ Union which is an independent body. 'The University does not control its activities but does monitor that it is legally compliant.' It has been reported Dr Al-Hadda said gays should be outlawed, terror boss Osama bin Laden will go to heaven and has also spoken out in favour of female genital mutilation, but he has claimed in the past his comments have been misinterpreted ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "University has been described as a hotbed of radicalism by former student .\nRaheem Kassam claims he walked in on Islamic Society celebrating 9/11 .\nHaitham al-Haddad was due to speak at University of Westminster tonight .\nEvent postponed due to 'increased sensitivity and security concerns'\nIt will not go ahead as planned after Jihadi John’s identity was revealed .\nMohammed Emwazi studied computer programming there ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Carl Chang, 26, has been jailed for four years after a single drop of blood left as he broke into a home in Maidstone lead forensic teams to him . A single drop of blood left at the scene of the crime helped cops nail a serial burglar. Carl Chang was in the process of breaking into a home in Maidstone, Kent, on June 27 last year, when he got a tiny nick on his hand as he smashed a kitchen window to sneak in. The lone drop of blood was spotted by forensics officers, who were called to the scene within hours of the offence taking place, in which cash and jewellery were stolen. Despite Chang, 26, cleaning the window and various doors with cleaning fluid in a bid to get rid of his fingerprints and any traces he had been there, he didn't notice to single drop of his blood on the kitchen doorstep by the smashed window. The serial crook, who had only recently been released from jail after serving time for another burglary, was arrested after cops traced his DNA to previous break-ins in the Kent area. When he was arrested at his home in Orpington, Kent, on July 9 last year he lunged at officers in a desperate bid to get away, but was jailed for four years at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday after pleading guilty to burglary. A spokesman for Kent Police said this week: 'A burglar has been jailed for four years after a drop of his blood was detected on the doorstep of a home in Maidstone. 'Kent Police matched Carl Chang's DNA to a small blood stain, following a break-in last year. 'Chang smashed a kitchen window to enter the property on 27 June 2014. The 26-year-old stole cash and jewellery before fleeing the scene.' He added: 'After the victim alerted police, crime scene investigators attended the address and detected a fresh drop of blood on a step directly outside the point of entry. 'The blood sample was sent off for forensic analysis and was later identified as a match for Chang. Maidstone Crown Court heard Chang is a prolific burglar who was out on licence for another break-in when he raided the Kent home last year, making off with jewellery and cash . 'Inside the property Chang had used cleaning fluid, in an attempt to remove further evidence of his offending.' Detective Constable Natalie Sammells said: 'At the time of the offence Chang had been on license, following his release from prison for another burglary. 'He is clearly a prolific burglar, whose offending has caused a great deal of distress to the victims, not only through the loss of their personal property, but the invasion of their private space. 'We will continue to pursue all forensic techniques available to gather evidence to bring offenders like Chang to justice and I'm pleased that another repeat offender is behind bars and unable to commit any further crimes.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Carl Chang, 26, cut his hand while breaking kitchen window during raid .\nClimbed into Maindstone home last year and stole cash and jewellery .\nHe was jailed for four years after court heard he is a prolific offender ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Birmingham family claims they were banned from boarding a plane and left stranded in Turkey for two days after their autistic 11-year-old son was deemed 'unfit to fly' by tour operator Thomas Cook. Arshad Sherbaz and Selina Begun said they were told that their son, Mustafah, was not allowed to board the plane at Dalaman Airport, even though they had already checked in, because he was a 'safety risk' and they did not have a 'fit to fly' certificate from a doctor. They were forced to remain in the country, along with their 19-year-old daughter, Meelam, until they obtained the document and a doctor prescribed anti-anxiety drugs for Mustafah's journey home to Ward End. Arshad Sherbaz (right) and Selina Begun said their 11-year-old son, Mustafah, was not allowed to board . The family spent £2,300 on the Thomas Cook package holiday to the Mediterranean and has been offered an apology and £750 in compensation from the London-based tour operator. They were left feeling angry and embarrassed after they were turned away at the gate and forced to spend an additional £300 on a hotel, food and taxis while they obtained the certificate during their getaway last July. Mustafah's 41-year-old father and full-time caregiver, Arshad, said: 'They told us we needed a doctor's note to allow him to fly from the airport and were asked to sit in another area while we watched all the other passengers board the plane. We were gobsmacked. 'Someone from Thomas Cook told us that they had spoken to the pilot who had refused to let my son on the plane to fly home. They said Mustafah was a safety risk and was not fit to fly. Mustafah, pictured with his mother, has severe autism and uses sign language to communicate . 'We couldn't understand. I had notified Thomas Cook before the holiday about my son's disability. The only thing I could think of was that he had a small tantrum on the flight on the way out.' Mustafah, who communicates through sign language, became stressed during the flight to Turkey and banged on a toilet door, but was calmed down by his father. Arshad described it as 'a long day' as the family had missed its flight from London Gatwick Airport and had to return to Birmingham for another flight. He said: 'My son had been awake a long time and was tired. It was the only reason I could think of why they weren't letting him fly.' The family were left feeling angry after they were turned away at the gate at Turkey's Dalaman Airport . After they were turned away in Dalaman they tried to see the airport doctor but were referred to a local hospital. They were offered an ambulance but were told that they would be billed for the ride. Arshad said: 'They strapped my son to a stretcher and we were all sitting in the back of the ambulance. It just didn't feel right. I didn't have any faith in what was going on. I saw a taxi pull up and put my family in the taxi instead.' After obtaining the certificate and anti-anxiety medication the family had to wait 40 hours for the next flight back to the UK. When they returned to Dalaman Airport, however, neither the airport nor Thomas Cook asked to see the document, said Arshad. 'After all of that they never asked to see the letter. Our week-long holiday, which had been so lovely, ended in a nightmare. 'Mustafah had never taken any medication like that before. We had to trust what they had given him. 'We have always tried to make his life as enjoyable and normal as possible. We have travelled to Morocco, Spain, Italy and the USA, but have never been treated like this.' A Thomas Cook spokesman said the company takes the welfare and safety of its customers 'very seriously', and that the decision to seek a certificate from a medical professional rested with Medlink, a company it contracts. The tour operator told MailOnline Travel: 'Prior to their return flight, the company we use for medical assistance advised that Mr and Mrs Sherbaz's son would need to be seen by a doctor before flying home to ensure he was well enough for the flight. 'Our crew explained this to the family and we ensured they were able to travel to the hospital. They returned to the UK on our flight the next day at no cost and we also ensured they had support and welfare at the airport. 'Our customer services team are now liaising directly with the family to ensure they are compensated for the additional expenses they incurred and we'd like to apologise for any confusion caused during their holiday. 'At all times, our concern was for the health of Master Sherbaz.' Carol Povey, Director of the National Autistic Society’s Centre for Autism, said a ‘fit to fly’ certificate is nothing but an inconvenience for families and could put more stress on the child. She told MailOnline Travel: ‘People with autism and their families want to access the same opportunities most of us take for granted, and this includes holidays and travel. ‘But many rely on routines to make sense of an often confusing world and can find the busy and unpredictable airport and plane environment distressing and disorientating. ‘We struggle to see what difference a 'fit-to-fly' certificate could make to these issues, apart from create an inconvenience which could in itself create more stress for the individual and their family.’ She said airports and airlines can make a difference by helping to prepare a child or adult with autism for their journey so they know what to expect and understand that there could be delays or cancellations. ‘By making small adjustments, they can help build familiarity with the airport process and environment, for instance by having easily accessible information on their websites. ‘Staff at every stage of the flight process, from check-in to arrival at their destination, should be aware of autism so they can notice if a passenger is feeling distressed and offer appropriate support and advice. ‘This type of preparation and support from airports and airlines can prevent other families from having to go through the type of stress and inconvenience experienced by Mustafah and his family.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Arshad Sherbaz and Selina Begun were travelling with their son, Mustafah .\nHe had severe autism and uses sign language to communicate .\nFamily said he was deemed 'unfit to fly' and required a doctor's note .\nThey were turned away at the airport and forced to visit a local hospital .\nMustafah was given a note and anti-anxiety medication from a doctor .\nWhen family returned to the airport no one asked to see the certificate .\nThomas Cook has apologised and offered £750 in compensation ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Aaron Hill admitted uploading explicit pictures of his former girlfriend, received while he was in jail . A man posted explicit photographs of his former girlfriend, which she had sent to him while he was in prison, after their relationship came to an end. Aaron Hill, of Hall Green, Birmingham, uploaded revenge porn of his former partner on Facebook - tagging her and several friends in naked pictures - after their three-and-a-half year relationship came to an end in April last year. Hill received the pictures from his former partner when he was in prison last year for being part of a group that attacked a shopkeeper with pepper spray, while wearing a babygrow over his face, in a bungled robbery. The 26-year-old was jailed for two years and eight months for the robbery and was released from prison in September. At a hearing at Birmingham Magistrates' Court he pleaded guilty to uploading the naked pictures and avoided being returned to prison. The court heard that Hill's actions left his former partner feeling 'humiliated and violated'. Warren Stanier, prosecuting, said Hill had first posted an explicit video on Facebook showing his former partner. It was removed after she reported it to the police. But six days later he placed indecent pictures of her on the site with 16 of her friends 'tagged' in the images. Mr Stanier said on August 8 Hill's former partner received a number of messages from friends telling her to look on her account. He said: 'She logged on to her Facebook account using her usual username and saw posted on her wall were six images of her posing naked. 'She recognised those images as images she sent to Mr Hill whilst he was in prison.' Mr Stainer added: 'She feels both humiliated and violated by this intrusion into her privacy. 'She states that the photographs were taken when they were in a loving relationship and she was appalled they were published for her friends and strangers to see. 'She also comments that she was very upset and embarrassed by what these images display.' At an earlier hearing magistrates gave Hill credit for his early guilty plea to sending an electronic communication of a shocking and grossly offensive nature. They sentenced him to a 12-month community order with 200 hours' unpaid work. Hill was also ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge and £180 costs. Birmingham Magistrates' Court heard that Hill had pleaded guilty to posting the explicit pictures and video . Hill, pictured leaving Birmingham Magistrates' Court, was not returned to prison . In October 2012 Hill was jailed for robbery after he was part of a gang of three who burst into a store, with their faces covered, and attacked shopkeeper Festus Williams. Mr Williams was sprayed with what appeared to be pepper spray. His wife managed to pull the babygrow off Hill's face and was then struck. Hill was tracked down by DNA he had left on the babygrow and the court heard he had a £1,000 drug debt due to a cocaine and cannabis addiction. In defence the court was told that Hill had only been recruited to grab cigarettes from the store. He was released on licence from prison on September 23 last year and has found work." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Aaron Hill received explicit photos from his then girlfriend while in prison .\nHill uploaded a video of her after the couple split up in April last year .\nShe complained and police ordered the picture be taken down from the site .\nHill then posted naked photos of his former girlfriend, tagging 16 friends .\nAdmitted posting the pictures and avoided being sent back to prison ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A magazine has been forced to apologise for using a 'skeleton'-like model in its latest issue. The publisher of Danish magazine, Cover, Malene Malling called it a 'sad day' after online backlash and anger over the decision to feature Lululeika in a fashion feature. Malling said: 'I have not lived up to my responsibility as a publisher, woman and mother and am truly sorry.' This picture of the 16-year-old model Lululeika that was published in Danish magazine Cover that has caused outrage and lead the magazines founder to apologise . The picture was originally posted on Reddit where many users rushed to comment on the appearance of the 16-year-old model whose full name is Lululeika Ravn Liep. One named 'Keepitgoinglouder' said: 'I totally understand that in fashion, clothes tend to \"hang\" better on slender frames but this is taking it way too far. 'Not only does she look like a skeleton, her whole complexion and facial expression makes it seem like she is near death. Glad to hear the editor took responsibility for this poor choice.' Another named 'Lincolnparkafterdark,' said: 'I genuinely don't understand how a look this emaciated can be considered beautiful or fashionable or sexy in any country/culture. 'This poor girl clearly needs help. It's obvious she's not healthy. It's so detrimental to young girls around the world to glamorize eating disorders.' Cover magazine issued an apology after featuring the slim model however the magazine's fans are still unimpressed by their actions . Lululeika has previously featured in a Louis Vuitton show, modelling their Spring Summer 2015 collection at Paris Fashion Week in October . Indeed, many have been quick to point out that the model herself should not be the subject of the negative comments. Her agency Scoop have been quick to defend her saying: 'The model is in a bad time in her life after losing two members of her family. 'So we ask that all comments are made with respect and without calling [her] sick, because it is not.' Lululeika has also previously worked for French fashion house Louis Vuitton. She modeled their SS15 collection in Paris in October. After the apology was posted to the magazine's Facebook many of their readers were still not happy. One woman commented: '[It is] Super easy for you to show all of them (us) who doubt the sincerity of your excuse that you really mean what you say. 'You donate simply last year's profits to the Mental Health Foundation or the Association on Eating Disorders, so they can do something for all the girls daily battling anorexia !!!! [sic].' The magazine claims that they aim to promote different types of women and says that it is a 'sad day' in that they have to apologise . Whilst another said: 'Anorexia is a very complex medical and PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS with a HIGH MORTALITY, which incidentally affects both girls and boys! 'Severe malnutrition can cause irreparable damage to all organs !!! This is not a question of taste anymore, but ....... LIFE and DEATH!' The Danish Tax Minister Benny Englebrecht was one of many who took to Facebook and to voice his disgust at the image saying: 'I seriously thought that the fashion industry had understood that anorexia is a problem that should be taken seriously.' Lululeika herself has not directly commented on the image. Femail spoke to Mary George at Beat, the UK's leading charity for the support of those suffering from or affected by eating disorders. She said: 'Although we should remember that some models with a naturally low body weight are healthy this particular image looks unreal and it is indeed possible to be influenced by images that do not portray reality.' Going on to add: 'People who are at risk, or already affected by an eating disorder can be triggered or maintained in the disorder by the images they see everywhere so we would urge any publisher to think long and hard about portraying such unhealthy ideals.' Malling said she had worked in magazines for more than ten years, adding: 'This time unfortunately made a big mistake, I would apologise.' She said: 'On the Cover, we have, in all the years, worked to show an expanded beauty ideal. [To] show that you can be beautiful in various ages and various sizes. 'We have always sought to work with healthy girls. Just two months ago we had plus-size model Diana Graham on the front of the Cover, so it is certainly a subject we focus on.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Malene Malling said that she had made a 'big mistake'\nShe said: 'I have not lived up to my responsibility as a publisher'\nThe picture featuring model Lululeika was first shared on Reddit .\nOutraged readers have compared her appearance to a 'skeleton'\nLululeika's modelling agency have denied that she is ill ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A volunteer firefighter in Royce City, Texas, has been forced to resign after he killed two dogs and callously boasted about it by posting a photo of their lifeless bodies on Facebook. Tim Conatser claims he killed the two Labradors after warning their owner, his neighbor, to keep them away from his livestock. The incident has enraged animal lovers worldwide and now the owner of the dead animals – a black dog called Gordo and a yellow lab called Spike - is denying that Conatser ever approached him to complain about them. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE . A tearful Pulido Rodrigo said he was in shock after finding out via social media that his two dogs had been killed . Suspended: Conatser's photo has won him death threats from around the world and gotten him suspended from his volunteer firefighter job . 'I'm in shock. I don't know. I don't understand these people. Bad people, I don't know,' Pulido Rodrigo told Fox 4. He said he only found out about the brutal incident via social media. Criticism of Conatser's actions and even death threats have since poured into tiny Union Valley Volunteer Fire Department from all over the U.S. and as far as western Europe. However, it's the laws in Hunt County, Texas, that will decide what happens as Constable Terry Jones launches a criminal investigation to determine if what Conatser allegedly did constitutes animal cruelty. 'We've had I don't know how many hits,' fire chief Edward Ragsdale said about the department's social media. 'We've had (them) from as far away as England, Portugal, Canada, every state in the union.' However, Ragsdale said he can't take responsibility for the grisly Facebook post. 'This is an individual that's a volunteer with our department,' Ragsdale said. 'We can't be responsible for his actions when he's off duty.' Dog killer: Tim Conatser reportedly killed two dogs after warning their owners, his neighbors, to keep them away from his livestock then put photos of their dead bodies on Facebook . Those actions allegedly include Conatser writing a grammatically confusing yet haunting message to his neighbors along with the unsettling photo. 'Somebody didn't put any truth my warning,' Conatser wrote. 'Keep your damn dogs on your property.' Conatser, who was suspended from his position with the Union Valley Volunteer Fire Department after his post went viral, has now resigned. 'We do not condone the recent actions of one of our firefighters. We are following our policy in removing him from our department,' the department said it a statement. Both the Hunt County Constables Office and the SPCA are now investigating to determine if animal cruelty charges should be filed. Conatser may have been within his rights to shoot the dogs per local law. His friend Kevin Forester told CBSDFW that the trouble began days earlier when Conatser discovered the dogs attacking a calf in his barn. 'So he went over to his neighbor's and told him that his dogs was getting in his barn and attacking his animals, to please - ya know - keep 'em at home, put 'em on a leash, build a fence, do something,' claims Forester." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE .\nVolunteer firefighter Tim Conatser posted a threatening message to Facebook along with the corpses of two large dogs .\nHe reportedly shot the dogs, which belonged to a neighbor, after warning the owners to keep them away from livestock .\nAmid an outcry that rang worldwide over the disturbing photos, the Royse City fire chief suspended Conatser - who has since resigned .\nDog owener Pulido Rodrigo said he is in shock after finding out via social media that his two prized pets had been killed ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A smart lock that promises to make keys history by letting you to open your front door with a secret knock has launched a Kickstarter campaign. Sesame allows you to open your front door with a single tap on your phone as you approach it, so you don't need to fumble around getting your keys out of your pocket. You can also teach the app your own personal secret knock, so you won't even need to take your phone out at all. Sesame is available to pre-order for $99 (£63) or $149 (£96) dollars with an added Wi-Fi connection. Scroll down for Video . Open Sesame: the smart lock promises to replace keys with a smartphone app and module that fits over your latch. When you approach your front door, the system recognises you and open the lock for you . The module fixes over your deadbolt and can be installed in 'literally seconds'. Candy House, the start-up behind Sesame also claim that it will work with any latch in the world . Candy House, the company behind Sesame, claim that their smart lock Sesame 'has a patented design that fits any latch, anywhere in the world.' 'One thing that makes Sesame stand out is our unique turning mechanism,' claim the Sesame team on their Kickstarter page. 'Other smart locks requires a point-to-point accuracy at installation to turn properly, meaning the rotation centre of these locks must be placed exactly over the rotation centre of your deadbolt in order for it to work. 'Sesame works area-to-point, allowing it to work under any orientation and installation tolerance, hence the no-tools installation.' At Mobile World Congress 2014 Qualcomm showed off its vision of the Connected Home where appliances 'talk' to each other using wifi and blutooth . In the home of the future, the front door will ‘talk’ to your smoke alarm, lights will flash when the fridge door is left open and a teddy will put your child to bed. That’s the vision presented by Qualcomm at Mobile World Congress 2014 in its Connected Home, which shows how almost anything in your house can either be controlled by a mobile, or be linked together electronically. Other features include the August smart lock that unlocks the front door when the home owner is near, smart TVs that show notifications and can warn when a child is using the web when they should be asleep and a system that lets you change all the clocks in your home at the touch of a button. All the products in Qualcomm’s concept three-roomed house are sold by individual companies, or have been developed by the California-based firm, but they all run the AllJoyn software. AllJoyn is an open source project set up by chipmaker Qualcomm in 2011. It is a programme that can be added to smart devices to make them ‘talk’ to other devices running AllJoyn. The company has since partnered with a number of companies that have developed smart household devices to help develop the software further. It works by letting users set triggers for events. For example, if someone opens the fridge door this triggers an event, such as making smart lights flash, or an alarm to sound. At the front of Qualcomm’s house was the August smart lock. Fitted to the existing door lock, the battery-powered device is controlled by registered phones or tablets using the August app. To open the lock, anyone with a code can approach the door, enable their phone's Bluetooth and press the relevant address from the app. The lock takes a few seconds to scan for a paired Bluetooth device. It then confirms the visitor's identity. A an early prototype of Sesame demonstrating its latch opening mechanism . The company claim it takes 'literally seconds' to install. The app can be taught to recognise you friends by detecting their phone too, so you can let them in when you are out - or alternatively, block people who you don't want coming in. Sesame can be set up to give you notifications every time your door opens or closes, so you can know exactly who what is going on at home while you are at work. The system works by using Bluetooth to detect you approaching via your phone, which prompts the smart lock - which fits over your regular deadbolt - to open the door for you. The project has already reached their target funding of $100,000 (£64,000), but are seeking to raise extra funds to include voice recognition and facial recognition. Candy House claim to have 'military grade encryption' to stop burglars from hacking the smart lock. However there are still security concerns. For example, if your phone is stolen or if someone learns your secret knock, your home could be more vulnerable than it would be with a standard lock and key. With the optional Wi-Fi addition you can control Sesame when you are away from home, for example to let a friend in. Sesame also provides notifications to your phone every time your door is opened ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Smart lock Sesame will make keys history by opening door with an app .\nYou can teach Sesame your own secret knock that will open front door .\nFriends can be granted access remotely or denied access via the app .\nSystem features 'military grade encryption' to keep hackers out .\nSesame 'fits any latch, anywhere in the world' and can be installed in seconds ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The American Family Association, who recently said that God is going to use ISIS to punish the United States for being tolerant of LGBT people, have created a 'hate list' of groups they say defy their own beliefs, including atheists, humanists and pro-gay rights groups. The fundamentalist organization - notorious for its opposition to homosexuality and same-sex marriage, abortion and pornography - has formatted the list on their website, calling it the 'anti-Christian bigotry map', saying those listed are 'deeply intolerant' to their faith and want 'to silence Christians and to remove all public displays of Christian heritage and faith in America'. The non-profit - based in Tulepo, Mississippi - has even targeted leading social justice organizations, such as the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Southern Poverty Law Center and People for the American Way, for the map. Evangelical churches were not featured on the list just because they are in agreement that homosexuality is a sin, religious website Patheos noted. 'Hate list': The American Family Association, a fundamentalist Christian non-profit, has released this interactive map on their website, allowing followers to identify what the AFA says are groups that are 'deeply intolerant towards the Christian religion' and some who have 'committed violent crimes against Christians and faith-based groups' Key: The website allows users to navigate the map according to which 'hate group' they want to find . The map appears to be a reaction to a list of 'hate groups' released by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The AFA has been on that list, something they have called 'slanderous'. The Southern Poverty Law Center says those identified 'have beliefs or practices that attack or malign an entire class of people, typically for their immutable characteristics'. However the groups that feature on the AFA map don't seem too bothered. On their website, the HRC wrote in response: 'We, as well as the rest of the LGBT community, will be able to find each other and unite as 'advocates for the legalization and promotion of same-sex marriage'. Hurrah!' The organization also pointed out some apparent inaccuracies in the map. 'Unfortunately, however, we will be not be able to meet at HRC’s offices in North Dakota, Dallas and Austin that are included on the AFA’s map, because they don’t exist. Gosh darn.' Fundamentalists: The American Family Association is headquartered in Tulepo, Mississippi (left) and presided over by Tim Wildmon, son of AFA founder, Reverend Donald Wildmon . However the AFA remained defiant in standing up for their cause. 'Some members or supporters of these groups (on the map) have committed violent crimes against Christians and faith-based groups,' the organization said. 'Physical and profane verbal assaults against Christians are methods frequently exercised in their angry methods of intimidation.' Tim Wildmon, the son of the American Family Association's founder, Reverend Donald Wildmon, is the current President. The AFA promotes itself as 'one of the largest and most effective pro-family organizations in the country'. The organization recently spoke out in support of Uganda’s passing an anti-gay law that calls for LGBT Ugandans or anyone 'promoting' homosexuality to be jailed, potentially for life." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "American Family Association strongly opposes homosexuality, abortion and pornography .\nHas created a 'hate list' of groups they say defy their cause .\nThe 'Bigotry Map' is interactive and shows where these groups are based across the country .\nHave even targeted social justice groups like Human Rights Campaign and the American Association of Retired Persons ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "After almost seven years, the end in convicted killer Jodi Arias' case is in sight as the jury began deliberations on Wednesday to determine whether she will receive the death penalty for murdering her boyfriend in 2008. Defense attorney Kirk Nurmi pleaded for Arias' life during his closing arguments, saying the 34-year-old was physically and emotionally abused as a child and by former boyfriend Travis Alexander. Nurmi said Alexander was a conflicted Mormon, who used Arias to satisfy his sexual desires and called her 'soulless'. Jury began deliberations on Wednesday to determine whether Jodi Arias (pictured at Maricopa County Superior Court on Feb 24) will receive the death penalty for murdering her former boyfriend, Travis Alexander, in 2008 . Defense attorney Kirk Nurmi pleaded for Arias' (pictured with defense attorney Jennifer Willmott) life during his closing arguments on Tuesday, saying she was physically and emotionally abused by Alexander . 'Those words have impact and they got to her,' Nurmi said. Arias cried as prosecutor Juan Martinez displayed gruesome autopsy photographs of Alexander on a large screen during his closing argument. Martinez described Arias as a liar who was trying to trick the jury into believing she was the victim, according to the Associated Press. He then pointed to the photograph of Alexander's decomposed body, covered in stab wounds, his throat cut and a gunshot wound to the forehead. 'That's what she wants you to believe,' he said. 'But actually, in reality, it's this.' Alexander's family and friends sobbed in the courtroom as the gruesome photographs were displayed. Arias cried as prosecutor Juan Martinez (pictured during closing arguments on Feb 24) displayed gruesome autopsy photographs of Alexander on a large screen during his closing argument and called Arias a liar . If the jury reaches deadlock, the death penalty will automatically be thrown out as an option and Judge Sherry Stephens (pictured on Feb 24) will sentence Arias either to life in prison or life with the possibility of parole after 25 years . So concluded the five-month sentencing phase that was much quieter than the 2013 murder trial that made Arias a cable television and tabloid sensation. Arias stabbed Alexander nearly 30 times, nearly decapitated him when she slit his throat and shot him in the forehead in an act she claimed was in self-defense. Alexander's body was found in the shower of his Phoenix home by his friends five days later. Prosecutors said Arias had planned the murder in advance because she was jealous Alexander wanted to break up with her and was planning a trip to Mexico with another woman. Arias claimed Alexander was abusive and obsessed with sex. After she was convicted of murder, Arias said during a jailhouse interview with Fox that she desired the death penalty because it was the 'ultimate freedom'. Arias was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Alexander in 2008. She claimed she killed him in an act of self-defense, while prosecutors claimed she murdered him in a jealous rage . Arias stabbed Alexander 30 times, nearly decapitated him when she slit his throat and shot him in the forehead . Alexander's body was found in the shower of his Phoenix home by his friends five days later . But the trial's jury deadlocked when debating Arias ultimate fate, requiring a second sentencing phase. Arias' new trial began in October and Judge Sherry Stephens banned news organizations from live broadcasting the case. She ruled that court proceedings could only be aired after the verdict, which can be aired live. In November, Arias pleaded for her life in front of the jury. The judge allowed her to testify in secret and sealed the testimony to the public, but transcripts were released after news organizations complained and an appeals court threw out the decision. If Arias receives the death penalty she will be only the third woman on death row in Arizona. The new jury of eight woman and four men left for the day on Wednesday without having reached a decision. If they reach deadlock the death penalty will automatically be thrown out as an option and Judge Stephens will sentence Arias either to life in prison or life with the possibility of parole after 25 years." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "If there is no unanimous decision, judge will sentence Arias to life in prison and will decide if she has the possibility of parole in 25 years .\nArias' attorney pleaded for her life during closing arguments .\nSaid Arias had been emotionally abused and sexually used by former boyfriend Travis Alexander .\nProsecutor called Arias a liar who was trying to trick jury into believing she was the real victim .\nArias cried as prosecutor showed gruesome photos of Alexander's body .\nShe was convicted of murdering Alexander, who was stabbed 30 times, slit in the throat, and shot in the forehead ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "He has often been mocked for his bland casual clothes. But David Cameron today reveals that his outfits are chosen for him by his wife Samantha. Mr Cameron has worn his favourite navy blue polo shirt on every summer holiday for several years, and was accused of a fashion faux pas by teaming it with black shoes with no socks on. In an interview with Woman and Home magazine today, the Prime Minister says he is ‘not really interested in clothes’ and is happy to wear whatever his wife selects for him – provided it doesn’t make him ‘stand out’. Scroll down for video . The Prime Minister has a fondness for plain shirts, as seen in photos taken while he is on holiday. Here he is pictured in 2011 with his wife Samantha at a cafe in Montevarchi near Siena, Italy . During the Italy trip In 2011, Mr Cameron was mocked for wearing what looked like pair of black work loafers without socks . Samantha Cameron has 'extremely good taste' in clothes, according to her husband. Here she is pictured yesterday while out and about in London . ‘Samantha has extremely good taste,’ he says. ‘And I'm not really interested in clothes, mainly I like wearing clothes that don't make me stand out. ‘I tend to go for Marks & Spencer and Gap, and I do get put in the changing room at Gap and clothes are passed to me under the changing room door - a bit like feeding time at the zoo!’ In a soft focus interview, Mr Cameron says that his constituency house in Oxfordshire ‘feels more and more like home’, despite the attractions of Downing Street and his country retreat Chequers. He describes himself as ‘optimistic and fun’, but also ‘driven’. The Tory leader - who has been mocked for his fondness for ‘chillaxing’ – defends his practice of ‘taking breaks’ from work. Asked how his friends viewed him, Mr Cameron says: ‘I hope they'd say I'm optimistic, I enjoy life and that I'm fun. ‘But also that I'm quite driven in doing what I believe in. I really profoundly believe in this job and what I'm doing but I try to keep a balance because although this job is a complete passion, at the same time it's my judgment that matters so I've got to keep good balance and pace to make sure I don't get frazzled and fried. ‘So I do take breaks - last weekend I did an eight-mile bicycle ride along the Windrush valley in beautiful cold sunshine with Samantha and two of our children. ‘That, to me, was a perfect Sunday morning.’ Asked about his perfect night in, he says: ‘It involves cooking - and eating - then watching a good detective drama on TV, or House Of Cards,’ he says. ‘Ideally we'd be at our house in Oxfordshire, which feels more and more like home. David Cameron pictured wearing variations of his trademark blue casual clothes while on holiday in Cornwall (left) and Portugal (right) last year . David Cameron's dubious choice of footwear in Cornwall last year was this battered pair of sandals . No socks appears to be a recurrent theme - here are the loafers he wore while on holiday in Portugal a month earlier . ‘I love cooking - it's a very good way to get your mind off things. Yesterday I made roast chicken and all the trimmings, and my signature dish is probably something slow-cooked - like belly of pork or shoulder of lamb. ‘I'm also an obsessive barbecuer; one of the most exciting moments of the year for me is when the cover comes off the barbecue!’ Mr Cameron also praises the ‘sensible’ way his children deal with life at Number 10. ‘My eldest two know that Daddy is Prime Minister, which means a lot of stuff in the newspapers, but they seem to channel it quite sensibly,’ he says. ‘They like their school, they've got lots of friends and they like seeing me as much as possible - at least I hope they do! ‘My youngest is only four and it probably hasn't sunk in for her yet. But she has a good school and if we provide stability for them at home, I'm sure they will be OK.’ * The full interview is in the April issue of Woman & Home, which is on sale now. Mr and Mrs Cameron sit on a bench outside a cafe overlooking the beach at Polzeath during their summer holiday in Cornwall in August, 2013 . Mr Cameron stuck to a plain black polo shirt while holidaying in Cornwall with Samantha in 2010 ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Prime Minister has claimed his wife Samantha picks his casual clothes .\nMr Cameron has been mocked in the past for his holiday fashion faux pas .\nBut he has now said he simply wears whatever his wife selects for him .\nHe was ridiculed in 2011 when pictured wearing work loafers without socks .\nOther fashion faux pas include his bland outfits in Cornwall and Portugal ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "There are a lot of new things in his life - new long hair, new single life, new problems (the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was involved in a fatal accident earlier this month) and now a new mansion. On Thursday Bruce Jenner was spotted moving into the very private and roomy hilltop property nestled deep within the hills of Malibu. Surrounding homes sell for $10m. Earlier the 65-year-old ex-husband of momager Kris Jenner showed off manicured nails (and he is still wearing that wedding band) as he stopped by Starbucks coffee in the beachside town. Scroll down for video . On the move: Bruce Jenner was seen leaving a Starbucks in Malibu on Thursday morning before he headed to his new hilltop mansion . The ring is still on (and the nails are painted too): The former Olympian divorced Kris in December . The former Olympian was seen making sure several items got taken into the new pad. There was a king-sized mattress and an iron bed frame, among other things, that were being moved into the estate that had views of the Pacific Ocean as well as neighboring canyons. Also at spread - which has three garages - was his son Brandon. The musician went shirtless as he moved bar stools from a white pickup truck into the flashy residence. The stepfather to Kim, Kourtney, Khloe and Rob had on a blue striped golf shirt, grey slacks and wore his long mane down. The light grey 3,500 square-foot home is far from modest. According to People, it has four bedrooms and four bathrooms and sit on 11 acres. It's not small: The E! star's new spread has four bedrooms and four bathrooms as well as a swimming pool . Lots of room to do his thing: The residence, which looks to be brand new, sits on 11 acres . A three car garage for all those toys he has: The fan of mini helicopters will most likely be houses here; outside was son Brandon, who appeared shirtless, and a friend . 'For someone seeking privacy, the property is a gem,' a source told the site. There is a large rectangular pool in the back and an oversized balcony that could fit at least 20 people. The style is modern with floor to ceiling windows. Though it is large, the property is much less ornate that the Spanish style home he shared with Kris, 59, in Hidden Hills until 2013. The Malibu residence also appears to be brand new with an untouched roof and what appears to be fresh landscaping around the home. Fresh start: The former Olympian was seen making sure several items got taken into the new pad . Casual for the new place: The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star wore a blue striped golf shirt . Bruce may have chosen to move now as he has been under the microscope lately. Not only has he been strongly hinting that he wants to transition into a female (thanks to longer hair, painted nails and what appears to be a more curvy body sometimes covered by Spanx), but he was also the center of a fatal accident on Pacific Coast Highway on February 7. The father of model daughters Kendall, 19, and Kylie, 17, was driving a dark blue Cadillac Escalade at the time and dragging a dune buggy when he hit 69-year-old widow Kim Howe of nearby Calabasas. A lot of things to move in: In addition to mattresses and a bed frame, there were bar stools and surf boards . Go daddy!: Brandon watched as Bruce went back into the home where he will no doubt be filming his new E! reality series . Views for miles: The mansion, which probably cost as much as $10m, oversees the Pacific Ocean . She was in a white Lexus and pushed into oncoming traffic where a black Hummer smash into her, causing her to die. Several others were involved in the accident as well and were taken to the hospital. On Wednesday it was revealed Jenner was going 38 mph. It has also been speculated that the E! star could have hit two cars in the pile up. TMZ reported the accident was caught by cameras mounted on an MTA bus. He is doing some heavy lifting himself: On Wednesday Bruce was seen behind the wheel of his white Ford pickup truck which was stuffed with furniture . It is still not clear how the accident happened though it has been speculated that Bruce could have been texting, smoking or looking down, and that is how he rear-ended Howe. At first a Jenner source claimed paparazzi were chasing the star, but police ruled that out quickly. Once a power couple: The sports icon with Kris in 2010; she is credited with making him very rich off their reality show and endorsements . His old pad: The property is much less ornate that the Spanish style home he shared with Kris, 59, in Hidden Hills . Gone: The crash victim is Kim Howe, 69 . Since the accident, the attention on Bruce has only intensified with weekly magazines making him a main subject. On Wednesday Star reported that the single reality star is interested in dating women still. 'He's not sure if the hormone treatments will change how he feels about men,' a family insider said in the March 9 edition. 'But right now he says that he still likes women.' That same day InTouch Weekly revealed old photos of the sports icon dresses as a woman from the early eighties to be a part of a Bob Hope special. People had a story too, claiming Bruce has 'cried with Kris' over the accident on PCH. 'She has told him that no matter what happens next, they're going to face it as a family,' a source insisted. 'Bruce has Kris' full support. She'll be there for him to lean on every step of the way. Bruce is really devastated that someone died in the accident. It's a very dark time.' This is what could have happened: It has been speculated that the February 7 fatal crash Jenner was involved in on PCH was caused by Bruce who hit two cars and not just one ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The mansion has four bedrooms and is 3,500 sq feet with three garages .\nThe secluded property sits on 11 acres and has views of the Pacific Ocean .\nThis is the second home for the E! star, 65, since split from Kris Jenner .\nMansions in the same Malibu neighborhood of similar size sell for $10m .\nThe former Olympian showed off painted nails while leaving Starbucks on Thursday ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "In ten years we might look back at how we used to have to wait for films to download, or web pages to load, and wonder how we ever coped. A team of researchers has developed a 5G data connection that is 65,000 times faster than current 4G technology. The astonishing speed reached one terabit (125 gigabytes) per second - the equivalent of downloading about 30 movies in a single second. Scientists at the University of Surrey showcased their new 5G technology. They say it is capable of reaching speeds of one terabit per second. That is 65,000 times faster than current 4G technology. It means you could download 100 movies (stock image shown) in just three seconds . The technology was developed by scientists from the University of Surrey's 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC). While comparable speeds have been seen in fibre optic cables before, this was the first test ever to achieve such a capacity wirelessly. The team built their own transmitters and receivers, and then performed tests over a distance of 330 feet (100 metres). An army of airborne drones could soon be used to bring mobile phone signal and wireless internet access to the most remote parts of the UK. Britain’s biggest mobile phone group EE has begun working on the technology, which it hopes to deploy by the end of the decade. Using unmanned drones to broadcast phone signal to rural communities is cheaper than erecting traditional masts, it said. The devices, called Air Masts, are still at an early stage of development. But early plans indicate they will be able to fly 0.6 miles (1km) into the air in order to pick up signal from masts up to 12 miles (20km) away. They will then beam this signal into the area below it, allowing villages below to make mobile phone calls and access the internet. This avoids the need to expensive cables in the ground and base stations. The speeds far exceed anything achieved before for 5G, eclipsing the 7.5 gigabits (940 megabytes) per second speed achieved by Samsung in October 2014. The team wants to begin testing their technology in public spaces by 2018, while a British release of 5G has been hinted at in 2020 by Ofcom. ‘We want to be the first in the world to show such high speeds,’ Professor Rahim Tafazolli, director of the 5GIC,’ told V3. He added: ‘We have developed 10 more breakthrough technologies and one of them means we can exceed 1Tbps wirelessly. ‘This is the same capacity as fibre optics but we are doing it wirelessly.’ Some of the benefits of 5G include the possibility of playing holographic games in real-time with other smartphone users, or significantly improving time delays in financial trading. Ofcom has said previously that it expects 5G to be capable of delivering 10 to 50 gigabits per second - but this later development would blow that estimate out of the water. The speeds far exceed anything achieved before for 5G, eclipsing the 7.5 gigabits (940 megabytes) per second speed achieved by Samsung in October 2014. Shown is an image of the vice chairman of LG Uplus Corp., Lee Sang-chul, giving a lecture on 5G in Busan, South Korea on 20 October 2014 ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Scientists at the University of Surrey showcased their new 5G technology .\nThey say it is capable of reaching speeds of one terabit per second .\nThat is 65,000 times faster than current 4G technology .\nIt means you could download 100 movies in just three seconds .\nThe speed is the fastest ever achieved for a wireless data connection .\nOfcom is hoping to roll-out 5G in Britain by 2020 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "This is the terrifying moment a trawler crew pulled in its net to find a 1,000lb unexploded Second World War bomb. The three-foot explosive - believed to have been jettisoned off the North East coast by an RAF bomber - was reeled in by the crew on board the Ticino vessel off the coast of South Shields. The crew immediately alerted the coastguard, with members boarding the ship to help move the bomb to Whitley Bay. An unexploded Second World War bomb was hauled off the seabed by a trawler off the North East coast . A Navy bomb disposal squad and divers from Clyde Naval Base confirmed the 1,000lb explosive was British. They ensured it was dropped into waters around a quarter of a mile from the coast before a controlled detonation took place. Adrian Don, a member of the Tynemouth RNLI, said the crew were shocked when they hauled the large explosive aboard their vessel. He said: 'The lifeboat went out to escort the boat with the bomb. It had been caught up in the nets and hauled on board. The explosive is said to have been jettisoned by an RAF bomber during the Second World War . While unexploded Second World War bombs are not often found, this one follows a spate of weapons washed up on the south coast last year. In April last year, a hand grenade was found on Charnmouth beach, Dorset, by a man who then tried to take it to a fossil museum, sparking panic. It was later detonated on the beach. In March, a shell from a WWII Howitzer gun was discovered on the same stretch of beach and in February, Perranporth beach in Cornwall was closed briefly after a WWII bomb was washed up in storms. In January, a suspected Second World War explosive was safely detonated by a bomb disposal squad after washing up in bad weather on St Anne's beach in Lancashire. 'The weight of it, the crew must have thought they had a huge catch. 'The lifeboat crew went on board to help rig up some rope work to lower it over the side at Whitley Bay.' He added that the sea bed is littered with thousands of these devices, which have been left over from both the First and Second World Wars, and it is not unusual for them to get caught up nets. The bomb was taken out to sea earlier today so it could be safely destroyed. A Royal Navy spokesman said: 'Our divers and bomb disposal squad were dispatched to the scene, and found it was an unexploded, 1,000lb British bomb. 'It was taken ashore and then dropped into the waters around a quarter of a mile from the coast before it was destroyed in a controlled explosion.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Unexploded 1,000lb Second World War bomb pulled into net by a trawler .\nThree-foot explosive was jettisoned by an RAF bomber off North East coast .\nBomb was brought to Whitley Bay where Royal Navy safely detonated it ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The White House threatened Wednesday to veto a Republican bill to overhaul the widely criticized No Child Left Behind law, calling the effort 'a significant step backwards.' The veto threat came as lawmakers began debate on the measure in the House. A vote is expected on Friday. Republicans say the bill would restore local control in schools and stop top-down education mandates. Democrats say it would allow billions in federal dollars to flow out without ensuring they will improve student learning. The White House threatened Wednesday to veto a Republican bill to overhaul the widely criticized No Child Left Behind law, calling the effort 'a significant step backwards' The bill maintains annual federal testing requirements. It consolidates or eliminates many federal programs, creates a single local grant program and allows public money to follow low-income children to different public schools. It would also prohibit the federal education secretary from demanding changes to state standards or imposing conditions on states in exchange for a waiver around federal law. Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia said the bill would allow states to redirect federal funds away from districts with high concentrations of poor students. 'In other words, the low-income areas would get less, the wealthy areas would get more,' Scott said. 'If that's the solution, I wonder what you think the problem was.' The White House said it was opposed to the bill because it 'abdicates the historic federal role in elementary and secondary education of ensuring the educational progress of all of America's students, including students from low-income families, students with disabilities, English learners, and students of color.' Furthermore, the bill 'fails to identify opportunity gaps or remedy inequities in access to the resources,' the White House said. The statement was the latest in a series of veto threats issued by President Barack Obama since both chambers of Congress went under Republican control last month. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio called the education measure 'a good conservative bill that empowers America and does not empower the bureaucracy here in Washington.' 'If you step back and look at what the president’s doing, the president’s trying to protect the bureaucracy here in Washington,' he said in a statement. 'We’re for an opportunity society and empowering people around America to do their best and to empower them to get the education that’ll help them be successful in life.' At a news conference Wednesday, Boehner called education 'the civil right of the 21st century.' The measure, pushed by Education Committee Chairman John Kline, of Minnesota, would provide states and local communities greater flexibility over how 'federal dollars are used to educate America's kids,' Boehner said. Kline said education can be the 'great equalizer' in America, but only if schools succeed. About 1 in 5 students drops out of high school, and many who do graduate enter college or the workforce with subpar education, Kline said. He decried federal mandates that dictate how to gauge student achievement, define qualified teachers and spend money. 'We need to place less faith in the secretary of education and more faith in parents, teachers and state and local leaders,' he said. Speaker of the House John Boehner accused the president on Wednesday of 'trying to protect the bureaucracy here in Washington.' Republicans, he said, are for empowering people around America to do their best and to empower them to get the education that’ll help them be successful in life' The bipartisan No Child Left Behind law President George W. Bush signed in 2002 sought to close significant gaps in the achievement of historically underserved group of students and their more affluent peers. It mandated annual testing in reading and math for students in grades three to eight and again in high school. Schools had to show student growth or face consequences. No Child Left Behind required that all students be able to read and do math at grade level by 2014. The Obama administration in 2012 began allowing waivers around some of the law's more stringent requirements if schools agreed to certain conditions, like using college- and career-ready standards such as Common Core. House Republican leaders view the bill as a way to show their opposition to the Obama administration's encouragement of the Common Core state standards. The standards have been adopted in more than 40 states and spell out what English and math skills students should master at each level. They have become a political issue in many states because they are viewed by critics as a federal effort even though they were developed by U.S. governors. In the Senate, there appears to be more of a bipartisan effort to fix the law. Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and the committee's senior Democrat, Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, have said they were working together on a proposal. Alexander said this week he wants to get a bill to the full Senate in March." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "President Bush signed the bipartisan No Child Left Behind law in 2002 .\nRepublicans say their changes would restore local control in schools and stop top-down education mandates coming from Washington bureaucrats .\nThe new bill maintains annual federal testing requirements. It would allows public money to follow low-income children to different public schools .\nBut according to the White House, it 'fails to identify opportunity gaps or remedy inequities in access to the resources'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The BBC is a profligate and inept organisation that has lost public trust after a series of scandals, MPs will say today. In a landmark report, the MPs paint a devastating picture of an organisation that has blown millions and tries to be ‘all things to all people’. Bosses are also accused of blaming others for their blunders and showing ‘a mind-set completely out of kilter with public sector principles’. The MPs, who sit on the Commons culture committee, say the £145.50-a-year licence fee is anachronistic and failure to pay it should no longer be a criminal offence. Scroll down for video . Dark past: Former BBC star Jimmy Savile in 2006 with Helen Boaden, now Director of BBC Radio . Their 166-page report, Future of the BBC, says the corporation has squandered hundreds of millions of pounds, handing out sky-high pay-offs to sacked staff and wasting massive sums on vanity projects. And they highlight a ‘bleak period’ in the 1970s and 1980s when presenters including Jimmy Savile carried out scores of sex attacks, including rapes, on BBC premises. ‘We do not see a long-term future for the licence fee in its current form,’ the report concludes. Under fire: Tony Hall, current Director-General of the corporation. The BBC has been heavily criticised in the 166-page report, called 'The Future of the BBC' To be presented in Parliament this afternoon, it recommends that: . Last night John Whittingdale, who chairs the committee, said: ‘When an organisation is in receipt of nearly £4billion of public money, very big questions have to be asked about how that money is provided and spent, and how that organisation is governed and made accountable. ‘In the short term, there appears to be no realistic alternative to the licence fee, but that model is becoming harder and harder to justify and sustain.’ The Tory MP said the corporation made a valuable contribution to public life, but that it needed to examine its size and scope, and cut certain services. Critical: Conservative MP John Whittingdale said that while tje corporation made a valuable contribution to public life, it needed to examine its size and scope, and cut certain services . He added: ‘The BBC has tried for too long to be all things to all people – with the rapid changes in communication and media technology and markets and changing audience needs and behaviours, this no longer works. 'It should tailor its output to what it does best, and not stray into areas that can and should be left to commercial providers to do well. BRITAIN risks losing the ‘global information war’ as the BBC World Service is out-gunned by foreign state-backed broadcasters. MPs said the corporation’s long-established foreign arm could struggle to compete against other networks because of changes to its structure and funding. ‘At a time when countries like Russia and China are increasing their investment in media, including services aimed at the UK, we believe that the World Service has an increasingly important role in what is a global information war,’ their report said. ‘Given its new funding and oversight arrangements, we fear the importance of the World Service could be diminished.’ Until last April, the World Service received a separate grant from the Foreign Office – but the foreign arm is now funded by the licence fee. ‘It is pointless and wasteful having an organisation receiving that kind of public funding competing with – and potentially crowding out – other providers.’ Anyone watching programmes when they are broadcast requires a television licence, regardless of whether they use a TV or a computer. However, there is no legal requirement to pay for watching the same programmes online on catch-up services such as iPlayer after they have aired. The MPs call for urgent changes that would force people to pay for the iPlayer service, for example by blocking non-subscribers. The corporation must ‘prepare itself’ for the licence fee to be abolished altogether in the 2020s, the report says. The levy should be replaced by a flat-rate charge, payable by all households. A spokesman for the BBC said: ‘This report confirms the importance of the BBC in national life and recommends maintaining and modernising the licence fee, something we have said is necessary. ‘We’re grateful to the committee for endorsing our record for efficiency and maintaining the quality of programmes and services, and note members overwhelmingly voted against moving to a subscription funding model.’ The BBC Trust said it was ‘seeking to address’ some of the problems highlighted in the report. The committee took evidence over two years from former BBC bosses and from the public. SEND IN THE AUDITORS TO CUT DOWN ON WASTE: MPs say public have lost faith in bosses because of spending scandals . The National Audit Office must be given unfettered access to the ‘profligate’ BBC’s books to ensure it isn’t squandering public money, say MPs. A succession of spending scandals has ‘dented’ public faith in the broadcaster, their report said, and confidence needs restoring.. Expensive: Broadcasting House in London now costs £89million a year to run – a third of the cost of running the total BBC estate – yet it houses just a fifth of its staff . The NAO has already censured the BBC over the £2billion it has spent on three costly building projects, including its £1billion London headquarters, which was delayed by four years and went £107million over budget. Broadcasting House now costs £89million a year to run – a third of the cost of running the total BBC estate – yet it houses just a fifth of its staff. THE BBC should own up to its mistakes and end a culture where bosses try to blame others for their errors, the report claims. It says the Corporation is ‘beset by problems of its own making’, but instead of dealing with them openly, its senior managers point the finger at other people. ‘[There have been] notable failures and underperformance in certain areas which the BBC has not always been ready to acknowledge until well after the fact,’ it said. The BBC and the BBC Trust should also stop attempting to bury information that could cast the Corporation in a negative light, it added. ‘In our view, the BBC Trust and the BBC Executive have often tended to highlight favourable performance figures over the less favourable...The BBC should aim to be a better, more transparent, self-critic.’ Meanwhile, the Corporation has written off nearly £100million on a Digital Media Initiative technology project, so badly mismanaged that director general Tony Hall decided to scrap it three years in. The BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Worldwide, also squandered public funds. In 2007, it bought the travel publisher Lonely Planet in a deal worth £130million. However, it failed to make a success of the business, and sold it off at an £80 million loss six years later. The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee said: ‘The Digital Media Initiative was found to have been mismanaged on a large scale and was dropped having delivered few benefits at a loss of £100million. ‘BBC Worldwide’s move into risky commercial activities, not in line with the BBC’s core public service remit, led to a similar loss.’ It added: ‘Given the financial problems in the current charter period which dented the BBC’s reputation, the NAO must now be given unrestricted access to the BBC if it is to provide assurance that the Corporation is spending money wisely and trading fairly.’ MPs also slammed the BBC over the £369million in pay-offs it has handed to departing staff. A BBC spokesman said: ‘The NAO already has extensive access to the BBC’s affairs and recently produced a report commending the savings we have made on our properties.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Landmark report blasts BBC as inept and say it has lost public confidence .\nThey say corporation has wasted hundreds of millions of pounds .\nSenior bosses accused of blaming others for their blunders .\nHighlights period in 70s and 80s when some presenters preyed on teens .\nThe corporation’s governing body, the BBC Trust, be replaced with a more rigorous public service broadcasting commission; .\nThe National Audit Office be given unfettered access to the BBC’s books to ensure it spends wisely; .\nBosses should start taking responsibility for their mistakes; .\nThe corporation should stop trying to do everything and drop services that threaten to crowd out rivals; .\nBBC cash should help pay for public service content on rival platforms.\nThe Public Accounts Committee yesterday separately raised questions over Rona Fairhead’s role as chairman of the BBC Trust, as she has also sat on the board of the scandal-hit HSBC bank since 2004." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A new television special will take a look at women behind bars, and the toll it has taken on them after years of incarceration. In an episode of the Diane Sawyer program Hidden America set to air on ABC this Friday, the television journalist will take a look at these women in A Nation of Women Behind Bars. For the special, Sawyer and team went to four prisons across the country over the course of eight months to see what’s wrong and what’s next with these women and the prison system. Scroll down for video . Lindsey Lowe, 28, is an inmate at the Tennessee Prison for Women . Lindsey Lowe, 28, is an inmate at the Tennessee Prison for Women, behind bars for committing first degree murder after she was convicted of killing her twin sons right after she gave birth to them at her parents' home. She did not know she was pregnant until the births according to her family, and will be eligible for parole in 2072, when she is 86-years-old. Sirlilar Stokes, 26, is an inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women�� . Sirlilar Stokes is just 26-years-old and serving 50 years behind bars after being convicted of of three counts of attempted murder. She shot two men when she was still a teenager in retaliation for the death of her best friend, an alleged gang member, and later shot a teenager in a dispute. Nicole Koester, 42, is an inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women . Nicole Koester turned to theft after she became addicted to prescription pills and then heroin. The 42-year-old former Little League mom is now behind bars for 13 years and six months at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women. Eraina Pretty, 55, is an inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women . Eraina Pretty was just 18-years-old when she was convinced to take a plea deal of life in prison after she was involved in a robbery and murder in which her boyfriend shot dead a store clerk. Her fifth appeal comes up later this year, and at 55-years-old she has now been behind bars longer than any other woman in Maryland. Emilia Carr, 30, is on death row . Emilia Carr is just 30-years-old and on death row. She and her boyfriend were convicted of kidnapping and murdering his estranged wife. Carr has four children and was frequently sexually abused as a child by a grandparent according to members of her family." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "In an episode of the Diane Sawyer program Hidden America set to air on ABC this Friday, the television journalist will take a look at women in jail .\nThe special, A Nation of Women Behind Bars, looks at some of the women in four prisons in America over the course of eight months ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Researchers at Monash University, in collaboration with their spin out company Amaero, have created the world’s first 3D-printed jet engine, possibly revolutionising the design and cost of aerospace materials . Amaero is already working with six tier-one air space companies, however, with the unit currently on display at Avalon International Air show, the engine is also capturing the attention of commercial outfitters like Boeing and Airbus. David Lyster, Monash University Manger of Major Collaborations, told The Daily Mail Australia it’s a ‘very exciting time’ with overwhelming interest in the prototype and the possible capabilities of 3D printing. Scroll down for video . Breakthrough: The 3D printer attracted interest of major manufacturers while on display at the Avalon International Air show in Melbourne, Australia. Scientists call it additive manufacturing but to you and I, its 3D laser printing. Most people are aware of how plastic printers work, the printer head runs back and forth dribbling plastic ink along the page, for metal printing it’s a whole different ball game. Engineers start with a bed of fine powder which is laid down in a very thin base (40 micrometers). Once there is a uniform layer, a laser is used to melt the powder where they want to form a solid part of the structure. From there it’s only several thousand more layers of powder to go down before the product is complete. Dirty work: The 3D printing process involves layers of very fine powder before a laser is used to form the solid structure . Project leader and visionary, Professor Xinhua Wu, says most jet engines are very complex, taking up to 6-24 months to produce. ‘The benefit of 3D printing is we can cut down the manufacture time of those components to 1-2 weeks,’ says Professor Wu. ‘Simple or complex- 3D printing doesn’t care, it produces it in the same time’ Final product: Professor Xinhua Wu(pictured above) with the 3D printing innovation . Although Amaero are the owners of the biggest 3D printer in the world they say its unlikely the device would be used to print whole planes as it’s ideally suited to ‘highly complex and high value adding components.’ For this reason Dr Lyster can't see 3D printing is replace mass produced products. Dr Lyster told the Daily Mail Australia manufacturing turn around for smaller components will significantly reduce as process’ that once took up to 13 different manufacturing steps and 5-6 months to complete could be produced in as little as three stages and only five days. A laser meticulously melts away at each layer to produce the printed engine . Not only do we ‘improve functioning and decrease manufacturing cost,’ there is a huge reduction in waste as around 99-100% of the powder used ends up being used in the final product, unlike metal which ‘often ends up on the workshop floor,’ says Dr Lyster. ‘People are only just getting around the flexibility 3D printing provides,’ Dr Lyster says. The research team set up spin off company Amaero two years ago, with a federal grant from Commercialisation Australia, to allow the manufacturing on Australian shores. Lyster says the company’s relationship with multiple tier one air space companies has bought them to the forefront of strategic innovation, with the next challenge to establish Amearo as a world leader in 3D printing. “A number of our companies really believe we can do what we are doing better than anyone else,” Dr Lyster told the Daily Mail Australia. Researchers watch on as the printer produces several thousand layers to create aerospace components . The sky is NOT the limit with Lyster’s sights set on entering the biomedical science sphere. Amaero is currently working with Australian and Chinese hospitals and staff looking for new and innovative ways of incorporating 3D printing into the medical world. ‘Demand for product development is so high Amaero is going to have to look at expanding,’ says Lyster. He says now Amaero has comfortably made a mark in the aero industry he is very keen to start working with Australian manufacturers to expand into different industries like biomedical. ‘Our challenge now is engaging with the Australian community and exite them about the capabilities of the technology.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Monash University have 3D printed the first ever jet engine .\nThe technology is attracting interest from commercial buyers .\nEngineers hope to break into the biomedical technologies .\nAmaero is quickly establishing itself as a world leader in 3D printing ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Loretta Lynch won approval from a key Senate committee Thursday to serve as the nation's next attorney general, as divided Republicans clashed over her support for President Barack Obama's immigration policies. The 12 to 8 vote in the Judiciary Committee sent Lynch's nomination to the full Senate. Lynch is a career prosecutor who is currently the U.S. attorney in Brooklyn. Three Republicans – Orrin Hatch of Utah, Jeff Flake of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina – joined all none committee Democrats in voting 'yes.' Attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday but her fate in the full Senate could be a squeaker . THE 'LYNCH' MOB? Republican senators Orrin Hatch of Utah, Jeff Flake of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina all voted to confirm Obama's pick for the top job at the Justice Department . 'The case against her nomination, as far as I can tell, essentially ignores her professional career and focuses solely on about six hours that she spent before this committee,' Hatch said as he criticized fellow Republicans for using Lynch's testimony in support of Obama's executive actions on immigration as a reason to oppose her nomination. Timing is uncertain, but Lynch is all but assured approval by the full Senate as well, under new rules that will require only a majority vote of 51 instead of the 60-vote margin required for most legislation. But she appears unlikely to win confirmation resoundingly, as Thursday's debate demonstrated that many Republicans will oppose her over Obama's executive actions granting work permits and deportation stays for millions of immigrants in the United States illegally. 'We should not confirm someone to that position who intends to continue that unlawful policy,' said Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions. Lynch, 55, now serves as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York. She would replace Eric Holder, the nation's longest-serving attorney general, and become the first black woman to hold the top law enforcement job. At her Jan. 28 confirmation hearing, Lynch sought to smooth interactions with Republicans, who have repeatedly clashed with Holder, by emphasizing her determination for a 'new and improved' relationship. But Senate Republicans delayed a scheduled vote on her nomination two weeks ago in order to further scrutinize Lynch's record, in particular her support of the Obama immigration plan and a settlement she forged with HSBC Holdings PLC in 2012 over money-laundering allegations. Republicans have criticized Lynch for not probing the bank further over tax evasion at the time her office negotiated a$1.2 billion accord with them. Since her hearing, a Texas district court has thrown Obama's executive order on immigration into legal limbo and HSBC has come under fire over allegations it helped clients evade taxes in their home countries. Judiciary Committee chairman Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican, said after the vote that he feared Lynch will not be independent of the White House, a problemthe GOP has articulated often against Holder. 'The current Attorney General has permitted politics to drive decision making far too often. For that reason, the question for me has been whether Ms. Lynch will make a clean break and take the Department of Justice in a new direction,' said Grassle, who voted against her. 'After thoroughly reviewing Ms. Lynch’s testimony, both before the committee and in written follow-up questions, I remain unconvinced she will lead the department in a different direction.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Loretta Lynch passed her first test by a 12-8 vote, with three of 11 Republicans joining all nine Democrats on the panel .\nNew rules require only a simple majority vote of 51 on presidential nominees, so she could be confirmed quickly .\nLynch, a New York City federal prosecutor, would replace outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder .\nVote will not be overwhelming because Lynch supports Obama administration 'amnesty' on immigration ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Samsung's Galaxy S6 is expected to appear in a radical Edge version with curved screens when it is unveiled on Sunday, while the standard version looks like an iPhone 6. Leaks have shown the final design of Samsung's handset following months of speculation. Both phones will be revealed at a special event in Barcelona before the Mobile World Congress begins there on Monday. Scroll down for video . Samsung's new Galaxy S6 handsets are revealed in this image, it has been claimed. is expected to appear in a radical Edge version with curved screens when it is unveiled on Sunday, while the standard version looks like an iPhone 6. Previous leaks said the Galaxy S6 will feature a Quad HD 5.5-inch display. Other reports claim the screen will measure a smaller 5.1 inches. It is expected to have an octa-core processor and 16MP rear-facing camera. More recent rumours suggest the firm will also unveil an Edge version of its flagship phone. The S6 Edge is said to have a curved screen that covers both sides. The Korean giant believes its curved technology could give it an edge over arch rival Apple. And the curved screen has already been used in Samsung's Note Edge. Both handsets are expected to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress on 1 March. The images were posted to the xda-developer website. No other information about the handsets was posted. Another user also posted pictures of the standard version of the handset on the same forum. 'Can't say where it's from but it's from AT&T directly,' the poster said. 'Obviously a prototype or test model and it says not for sale on the package. 'Obviously a phone, I was scared to play with it much but seems a glass back and front with metal on the sides.' 'Our source, who has seen Samsung's new devices in person, tells us that the mid-level 64GB curved Galaxy S6 will cost carriers €949 ($1,076), with the top-end 128GB model priced at €1,049 ($1,189)—around €50 more expensive than the comparable iPhone 6 Plus.' The same source also said the firm is having yield issues for the curved display, which could mean the handset is in very short supply when it launches. Reports claim the ground breaking handset could be prohibitively expensive - and that Samsung is struggling to make the screen. According to a source at one of Samsung's mobile carrier partners in Europe who spoke to Ars Technica under the condition of anonymity, Samsung is launching both the curved and normal Galaxy S6 at high price points. The Standard version of Samsung's Galaxy S6, which will be revealed on Sunday. The firm has been showing off the curved screen in teaser adverts, but is believed to be struggling to manufacture them in large quantities. For the non-curved Galaxy S6, European pricing is €749 ($849), €849 ($963), and €949 ($1,076) for the 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB models respectively - $100 cheaper than the curved version. The site warns that these high prices could dent the phone's popularity. 'The pricing of both the normal and curved versions of the Galaxy S6, however—if carriers pass the price hike onto consumers—could be problematic unless the hardware is truly sensational.' Samsung is set to unveil the handset in Barcelona on March 1st. The Galaxy Edge will have curved screens on each side, and the Korean giant believes its curved technology could give it an edge over arch rival Apple. Created by designes Ivo Marić and Jermaine Smit, the new renders show both expected versions - a standard one and an 'Edge' with both sides having curved displays. Both phones are also expected to have all-metal bodies, in a move away from Samsung's current plastic range, and 5.1-inch screens. The Korean giant believes its curved technology could give it an edge over arch rival Apple. And the curved screen has already been used in Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge. However, the S6 Edge will have the ability to work in a left or right-handed mode . Users will have an option to choose favourite contacts and an ability to assign specific colours to them. Both phones are also expected to have all-metal bodies, in a move away from Samsung's current plastic range, and 5.1-inch screens. The handsets are also set to include wireless charging capabilities. And now the Korean firm has heavily implied the device - or multiple new devices - will come with wireless charging built-in. Many current phones need specially-designed cases and accessories to charge wirelessly, but Samsung's next-generation models could add the feature within the handset on a single chip. In a blog post by Seho Park, principal engineer in Samsung Electronics' IT and mobile division wrote: '2015 will be a landmark year for the growth of wireless charging. The S6 is expected to look similar to Apple's iPhone 6 handset . It will also include a rumoured 20 megapixel camera . 'With our upcoming Galaxy smartphones, users will be able to enter a new wireless world like never before.' The use of the plural 'smartphones' adds further weight to the fact Samsung will unveil at least two handsets at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in March. These are expected to be the Samsung Galaxy S6, and the S6 Edge that is rumoured to have a curved screen that covers both sides. Until now, many phones and other products have predominantly used the 'magnetic-inductive' method of charging. This involves pairing a device with a dock and is used from phones to electric toothbrushes and shavers. There are three wireless charging organisations including the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), and its Qi standard, the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) and the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). Samsung is a member of all three groups. This means that manufacturers have to choose which standard they use, and not every standard is supported across different charging points, for example. However, last year, components that support multiple standards on a single chip were released and in January, the PMA and A4WP announced they would join forces to offer better wireless charging features. The S6 won't be the first phone to have wireless charging built in - the Nokia Lumia 920 already offers this feature - but the Lumia 920 runs on the Qi standard. The concept video shows both handset designs . Until now, many phones and other products have predominantly used the 'magnetic-inductive' method of charging. This involves pairing a device with a dock and is used from phones to electric toothbrushes and shavers. There are three wireless charging organisations including the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), and its Qi standard, the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) and the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). Samsung is a member of all three groups. This means manufacturers have to choose which standard they use, and not every standard is supported across different charging points, for example. However, last year, components that support multiple standards on a single chip were released. Samsung's next Galaxy phones are expected to be the first to support these multiple standards on a built-in chip. Samsung's next Galaxy phones are, however, expected to be the first to support multiple standards on a built-in chip. This means they will be more versatile to take advantage of public charging ports being introduced across retailers such as McDonalds and Starbucks. It will also beat main rival Apple to introducing the technology. Samsung surprised audiences at the Berlin-based trade show IFA in September when it unveiled its original curved device. The screen was described by Samsung's David Park at the event as working like a 'ticker', with notifications and news scrolling along it. The Galaxy Note Edge's unique curved touchscreen provides quick access to frequently used apps and alerts. The curved screen displays notifications at the top and bottom, while viewing a video without disruption, for example. Earlier this month, in the face of stiff competition, and following a consecutive drop in profits, Samsung announced plans to curb the number of phones it makes each year. Instead of releasing handset after handset and saturating the market with Samsung devices, the firm has decided it needs to concentrate on making fewer handsets, better. The South Korean manufacturer is also expected to ramp up production of its remaining models so they can be sold more cheaply. The use of the plural 'smartphones' in the blog post adds further weight to the fact Samsung will unveil at least two handsets at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in March. Samsung's invite (pictured) hints at a curved device and the firm is expected to announced the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge . The strategy was unveiled during a presentation in New York by Samsung's head of investor relations, Robert Yi. He said the company would reduce the number of smartphone models in 2015 by between a quarter and a third. Executives at the South Korean firm said it would overhaul its lower-tier line-up to boost price competitiveness, and use higher-quality components to set its devices apart. 'The mid-to-low end market is growing rapidly, and we plan to respond actively in order to capitalise on that growth,' said Samsung Senior Vice President Kim Hyun-joon during a conference call with analysts. In a rare acknowledgement, Mr Yi added that Samsung had lagged behind changing market conditions. The company's response 'was not quick enough,' said Mr Yi. Both phones are expected to have all-metal bodies, in a move away from Samsung's current plastic range, and 5.1-inch screens. The Korean giant believes its curved technology could give it an edge over arch rival Apple. And the curved screen has already been used in Samsung's Note Edge (pictured)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Set to come in standard and edge varieties when revealed on Sunday .\nGalaxy S6 Edge will have curved screens on both sides .\nBoth handsets are expected to be unveiled in Barcelona in March .\nExpected to include wireless charging and mobile payment system ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "With a net worth of $72.8billion, business magnate Warren Buffett could indulge in a daily diet of caviar and champagne. But the billionaire investor shuns luxury food and drink, insisting in an interview this week the only way to stay young and sharp is to eat like a six-year-old. At the age of 84, the world's second richest man has admitted he drinks at least five cans of Coca-Cola day, enjoys chocolate-chip ice cream for breakfast and will often carry a tube of Potato Stix around with him. Eat and drink like a six-year-old: Warren Buffett, 84, (pictured in 2010) insists the way he stays young and sharp is by consuming 2,700 calories a day including five cans of Coca-Cola . He told Fortune magazine: 'I'm one quarter Coca-Cola. If I eat 2,700 calories a day, a quarter of that is Coca-Cola. I drink at least five 12-ounce servings. I do it everyday. 'I have three Cokes during the day and two at night.' The CEO of Berkshire Hathaway drinks regular Coke at the company's headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, but at home, he will treat himself to Cherry Coke. The philanthropist owns $16billion in stock with Coca-Cola and has even considered buying the company who produce the Potato Stix - Utz. The reasoning behind his diet is that he believes it is the healthiest way to live. 'I checked the actuarial tables, and the lowest death rate is among six-year-olds,' he said. 'So I decided to eat like a six-year-old. It's the safest course I can take.' It seems that Buffett's eating habits aren't new. In 2008 he reportedly mulled over an investment in Goldman Sachs while snacking on Cheetos and licorice pastel candies. During an interview with the New Yorker in 2012, he ate a hamburger and fries and ordered vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup for dessert. He said: 'I like today what I liked fifty years ago... I haven’t acquired a lot of new habits. I was happy when I was in my twenties, and I don’t see a reason to change things.' In 2009, he revealed his favorite restaurant is Piccolo Pete's in Omaha - a family restaurant which specializes in ribs. One of the venue's waitresses told CNBC he always finishes with a root beer float and he never orders vegetables. Buffett also highlighted his disdain for green food in his biography, The Snowball. He told writer Alice Schroeder: 'Broccoli, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts look to me like Chinese food crawling around on a plate. Cauliflower almost makes me sick. I eat carrots reluctantly. 'I don't like sweet potatoes. I don't even want to be close to a rhubarb, it makes me retch.' Buffett's daily diet was questioned by a New Jersey nutritional dentist in 2009 who urged him to eat healthier foods. However he defended his choices, telling the Omaha Herald World: My diet, though far from standard, is somewhat better than usually portrayed. I have a wonderful doctor who nudges me in your direction every time I see him. 'All in all, I’ve enjoyed remarkably good health — largely because of genes, of course — but also, I think, because I enjoy life so much every day.' Staying young: The business magnate, who this year celebrates 50 years as the CEO of Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway, has also admitted he eats ice cream for breakfast and carries round a tube of Potato Stix . A year earlier he said there is a choice between not eating bad food and exercising. He chose exercising because it is the 'lesser of two evils'. This year Buffett celebrates 50 years at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, and it seems his bizarre eating habits haven't affected his appetite to make more money. Last week he snatched up Detlev Louis Motorrad-Vertriebs, a German motorcycle equipment manufacturer. The deal was worth 400 million euros ($456 million), according to Bloomberg News. Detlev Louis sells helmets, motorbike clothing and accessories in more than 70 stores in Germany and Austria, as well as online. The company's headquarters will remain in Hamburg, the law firm said. 'We're probably going to buy a small business in Europe. But I'd love to buy big ones,' he told FOX Business. Buffett's company typically focuses on acquisitions in the United States. In the automobile sector, Berkshire Hathaway announced in October it was buying the Van Tuyl Group, the nation's largest privately owned auto dealership and the fifth largest of all dealership groups, for more than $8 billion. The storied investor also lent $303 million in 2009 to Harley-Davidson to help the stricken US motorcycle maker stay in business during the recession. In August, his company's shares reached $200,000 for the first time." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The 84-year-old admitted he drinks at least five cans of Coca-Cola a day .\nTycoon said he likes to snack on Potato Stix and sometimes carries a tube around in his pocket .\nOn occasion he will have chocolate chip ice cream for breakfast .\nHe chooses the diet because 'the lowest death rate is among six-year-olds'\nWorld's second richest man owns $16billion in Coca-Cola stock ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A grieving couple were sent a text asking them to rate their son's A&E experience from the hospital two days after he died of a stroke. John Wood, 71, and his wife Patricia, 68, from Garforth, West Yorkshire, were sorting through the belongings of their son Darren, who collapsed and died earlier this month, aged 42. But two days later they were sent a text message on their deceased son's phone asking him to rate his stay at A&E and how likely they are to recommend the hospital's services to others. Darren Wood suffered a massive stroke and died at Leeds St James's Hospital last month at the age of 42 . The message also asked them to rate the service with a number between one and six, depending on the quality of care. Darren, a 42-year-old pipe fitter, was speaking to a flatmate at his shared house when he suffered a massive stroke and was rushed to Leeds St James's Hospital. He was put on a life support machine but died later that night on February 3. Retired Mr Wood said: 'His housemate said he just went blank all of a sudden and she said \"are you alright, Darren?\" Two days after his death his parents were sent a text from the hospital on his phone asking for feedback on his stay and the quality of care received . 'Then he keeled over and the landlord, who is an old friend of mine, rang me to tell me that my Darren was on the floor. 'When we got to hospital he was on a life support machine and wasn't breathing on his own. 'The staff who worked on Darren were fantastic and did everything they could for him and kept us informed.' He added: 'We're devastated and I'm just trying to come to terms with losing my son and trying to get through everything and get the all the paperwork out of the way. 'It's been a difficult time but we are together so it's easier when there's two of us. 'You feel empty when you lose someone and when you get a text message like that and it just takes your breath away. 'I want this stopped and don't want it to happen to any other people. It could push someone over the edge and they're already dealing with the loss of someone close to them. 'It's the non-medical staff and the disgusting bureaucracy of the NHS that's the problem.' Darren, who suffered from high blood pressure, had been working on renovation works at the hospital where he died until he was let go in late January. Mr Wood added: 'Everyone who met Darren and worked with him said what a lovely guy he was and how hard he worked. 'He'd just had to sign on but had received a couple of job offers so thinks were really looking up for him. 'He wasn't a materialistic guy and never wanted anything, just enough to get by with and he loved his films and quizzes on TV.' Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has since apologised for sending the message, which is used to gain feedback on services. An Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust spokesman said: 'We are extremely sorry for the added distress this text message caused the Wood family following their tragic bereavement. 'This message should not have been sent and we have recently spoken to Mr John Wood to apologise in person and to reassure him that we are looking into how this happened as we want to prevent another family being upset in this way.' John Wood (left) and his wife Patricia say they have been left 'devastated' by the sudden loss of their son . A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. It can be caused by a blockage in one of the blood vessels leading to the brain or a bleed in the brain. Strokes affect people in different ways, depending on the part of the brain that is affected, how widespread the damage is and how healthy the person was before the stroke. A stroke can affect the way the body functions as well as your thought processes and how you feel and communicate. Recognising the signs of a stroke can be identified using the FAST test - Face, Arm, Speech, Time. Source: Stroke Association ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "John Wood, 71, and his wife Patricia received the text on their son's phone .\nThey had been sorting through his belongings when the message arrived .\nIt asked them to rate his stay and care quality at Leeds St James's Hospital .\nThe 42-year-old pipe fitter suffered a massive stroke and died last month .\nHis shocked parents said they have been left 'devastated' by tragic death .\nNHS trust has apologised, adding the message shouldn't have been sent ." } ]

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