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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": "This is the 22-year-old Nordstrom worker who was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend on Black Friday. Nadia Ezaldein was gunned down on the store floor by Marcus Dee, 31, on the manic shopping day, which was also her birthday. The killing came seven months after she applied from a protection order after he allegedly broke her ribs, fractured her jaw and tore her clothing in a vicious attack. Scroll down for video . Shot dead: Nadia Ezaldein, pictured, was killed while working in a Chicago branch of Nordstrom on her 22nd birthday by her ex-boyfriend, against whom she had filed for a protection order . Court struggle: Ezaldein, left, asked for court protection from Marcus Dee, 31, right, after he allegedly broke her ribs and jaw and put a gun in her mouth in a fight . Dee, who killed himself before police could move in on the store, also put a gun in Ezaldein's mouth during the confrontation, according to the court documents, filed in April. Her twin sister told a judge on April 8 that Dee, 31, also 'stabbed her jacket with a switch knife, ripped her boots and bruised her lip. [He] threw her clothes out the window and put [a] gun in her mouth'. The application was filed a day after Dee applied for protection against Nadia's twin sister, who he claimed was trying to get him arrested and kicked out of the Army. Both applications were denied. Worker: Ezaldein had taken on seasonal work at the retailer in order to pay her law tuition fees . Scene: A man shot his ex-girlfriend in the cosmetics section of a Nordstrom in Chicago before killing himself in an attempted murder-suicide . Corden: Chicago police secure the entrance to The Shops at North Bridge that leads to the Nordstrom store in downtown Chicago, where the two people were shot . Ezaldein, a seasonal worker at Nordstrom's downtown Chicago branch, was fatally gunned down by Dee at the store on Friday - her 22nd birthday - before he turned the gun on himself. She was rushed to hospital and placed on life support, but died on Saturday at 3:43pm, a day after her family had planned a surprise dinner for her birthday. Dee was declared dead at the scene. Ezaldein's relatives had flown in from Florida especially to surprise the University of Chicago law student for her birthday. She had taken the job so she could afford her tuition fees. Today, a friend posted a tribute on Facebook to her. It said: 'RIP my sweet beautiful beam of light. I won't ever forget our beautiful and pure last moment Thursday morning. You got me. You are my angel forever. 'Fly on my angel. You are the prettiest one I bet. I will miss you until I see you again. How could he take you away from me? The world needed you, I needed you. I still need you.' The victim started dating Dee in August 2012 after meeting him through her older sister's roommate, her family members, who wished to remain unnamed, told the Chicago Tribune. However, in the 14 months that followed, she was repeatedly abused and beaten up, they said. She was allegedly hesitant to report abuse because his parents were Chicago police officers. 'She thought his parents could cover it up,' one of Ezaldein's sisters said, adding that the entire family would receive constant phone calls and texts from Dee following the pair's break-up. The store's management decided to close the branch today following the 'tragic situation that occured' She was hospitalized after Dee shoved a handgun into her mouth in December 2013 following months of 'psychological torment' and physical abuse, her family said. Although she subsequently ended the relationship, she and her siblings then received threatening calls from Dee on a regular basis, forcing her to change her number three times, they said. Speaking of Friday's shooting through tears, her sister added: 'It is the worst situation ever. Our sister came up to visit her in Chicago from Florida. We made dinner. We were supposed to have fun. 'She’s the smartest person I know. She didn’t deserve to die.' The victim's brother told the Chicago Sun-Times that Dee used 'a lot of emotional traumatizing phrases and words' to his sister during their relationship, saying: 'It was a very strange circumstance.' A spokesperson speaking outside on Saturday said: 'We just felt it was the right decision as a company to take this day, regroup and support our employees' On Saturday, Nordstrom posted on its Facebook page: 'We are deeply saddened to learn that our employee who was injured in Friday evening's tragedy at our Michigan Avenue store passed away this afternoon' At one point, Dee tried to file a restraining order against Ezaldein - who had moved to Chicago from Florida in 2009 to start studying law - but the request was denied by a judge, it is reported. On Friday, crowds in the upscale department store off North Michigan Avenue were sent into a panic as they heard gunshots on the second floor at around 8.30pm and hurried out of the building. Hundreds of shoppers were inside at the the time for the Black Friday sales. Ezaldein, originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was reportedly shot in the head and neck area. The company decided to close the store on Saturday, meaning many customers hoping to catch the sales were turned away. It was due to reopen at 11am on Sunday. A spokesperson said on Saturday: 'We just felt it was the right decision as a company to take this day, regroup and support our employees'. Panic: The store was filled with customers at the time during the Black Market sales. Shoppers ran to all exits of the building when they heard the shots ring out . A sign in the windows said the branch would not be opening its doors due to the 'tragic situation that occurred'. Michelle Smith, 47, was buying purses with her daughter Krystal, 25, when they heard two gunshots. She told the Chicago Tribune: 'It was a pow and a pow. It was a stampede coming down the escalator. Authorities reiterated that no one else was in harms way and that the suspect entered the store with the intent to hurt his ex-girlfriend. However they stressed that the store was an active crime scene. Suzanne Nanos-Gusching was on the third floor with her daughter who was trying on a dress for a sorority formal at the University of Michigan when shots rang out. 'We just saw people running out and they (the employees) rushed her to get dress,' he told the paper. 'They were adamant about getting us out of the building.' Janis Tillman who was in the store at the time told NBC Chicago: . 'I was right around the corner when an eyewitness came out. I said, 'What happened?' She said, 'I saw somebody.. I saw the guy pull out a gun, shot her, and then he then shot himself.' She was shaken. Very shaken.' Deadly: The woman, who is a seasonal employee at the store, The man was pronounced dead at the scene ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Nadia Ezaldein, 22, was a seasonal worker at downtown Chicago store .\nShe was shot dead by Marcus Dee, 31, before he turned gun on himself .\nProtection order application filed on April 8 said Dee cracked Ezaldein's ribs, fractured her jaw, stabbed her with a switchblade and shoved a gun in her mouth .\nDee filed for protection against Ezaldein's sister, both applications denied .\nHer family flew from Florida on the day of the shooting for her 22nd birthday .\nShe moved to the city in 2009 to study law at the University of Chicago ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Joan Rivers could have been saved following her medical procedure gone wrong if doctors had headed signs the comedian was going into shock, claims new report. Rivers' doctors ignored her dropping blood pressure and pulse and even failed to call 911 for 10 precious minutes as they attempted to resuscitate her once they realized she was dying, according to Page Six. Prior to that, insiders, outside experts and the findings of a federal report reveal that Drs. Lawrence Cohen and Gwen Korovin--along with an unnamed anesthesiologist--carried on with their procedure as if nothing was wrong with Rivers. Drs. Lawrence Cohen (left) and Gwen Korovin (right) were part of a small team of medical care providers that a state report says 'failed to identify deteriorating vital signs and provide timely intervention' in the late Joan Rivers' routine procedure gone wrong . But something was wrong at Yorkville Endoscopy on August 28 and the trouble started after 9am, when Rivers was put under with normal vital signs. Fifteen minutes later, Rivers started showing signs of shock as her blood pressure dropped to 92/54 and her pulse fell to 56. 'At this point, something has gone wrong, the procedure must come to an end, and she needs to be resuscitated,' a veteran paramedic not involved in the case told the Post. The doctors failed to act when Rivers' vital signs dropped even further, reports the Post. Instead, with the 81-year-old's blood pressure at 89/44 and her pulse at 54, the doctors administered propofol--the powerful anesthetic that led to the death of Michael Jackson. 'That doesn’t make any sense,' said Page Six's paramedic. 'You’re sedating someone who’s going into shock.' Even as she began coding, with her bp at 84/40, and her pulse at 47, the examination reportedly continued. That was at 9:28am, 12 minutes after Rivers' vital signs should have first caused concern. Still, the examination continued, with just an increase to her oxygen flow. 'Routine': Rivers, 81, was put under anesthesia for a routine procedure on August 28 from which she would never wake up . The tragedy occurred at Yorkville Endoscopy in Manhattan. Investigators say the doctors who performed the procedure failed to act as Rivers showed signs her condition was deteriorating . Two minutes later, the examination was stopped and records show the doctors began trying to resuscitate Rivers with life-saving drugs. They wouldn't call 911 for another ten minutes. And records indicate they did not administer CPR as they awaited the paramedics. By the time they arrived at 9:47, paramedics found Rivers' turning blue form lack of oxygen. A state report released early in November said the clinic 'failed to identify deteriorating vital signs and provide timely intervention.' Rivers died September 4 of brain damage due to lack of oxygen. The federal Department of Health and Human Services has given Yorkville Endoscopy until January 7 to correct deficiencies to avoid losing Medicare accreditation. The clinic said it has submitted a plan to state and federal accreditation agencies addressing all issues raised. It said the physicians involved no longer provide services there. Also among the series of blunders reported by the New York Post's Page Six, was that staff at the Manhattan clinic failed to weigh Joan before sedating her with Propofol. Heartbroken Melissa Rivers, 46, (seen left with Joan at a red carpet event and right with her son more recently during a shopping trip after her mothers' death) will file a multimillion-dollar medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit against Yorkville and is working with top firm Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz . Melissa Rivers is preparing to launch legal action against Yorkville Endoscopy Clinic. She will not just include the clinic in her legal action - but her mother's personal ENT doctor Gwen Korovin as well. A source told MailOnline: 'Melissa is undaunted, she's going after the clinic and the doctors personally involved. These doctors will rue the day they went near Joan.' Heartbroken Melissa Rivers, 46, will file a multimillion-dollar medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit against Yorkville and is working with top firm Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz. In a statement, attorneys Jeffrey B. Bloom and Ben Rubinowitz said: 'Our client, Melissa Rivers, is terribly disappointed to learn of the multiple failings on the part of medical personnel and the clinic as evidenced by the CMS report. 'As any of us would be, Ms. Rivers is outraged by the misconduct and mismanagement now shown to have occurred before, during and after the procedure. Moving forward, Ms. Rivers will direct her efforts towards ensuring that what happened to her mother will not occur again with any other patient.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Reports and insider accounts reveal doctors at the Manhattan clinic where the comedian died ignored signs that Rivers was in trouble .\nDrs. Lawrence Cohen and Gwen Korovin continued their endoscopy procedure even as Rivers' vital signs dropped dangerously .\nThe doctors eventually attempted to resuscitate Rivers but did not call 911 until their efforts fell short .\nRivers, who was 81, died days later on September 4 of brain damage due to lack of oxygen ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Ouija boards are flying off the shelves. Not in the super- natural sense — but the commercial one. The device, said to be a method of contacting the spirit world, is experiencing an unexpected renaissance. Google reports that sales of the board are up 300 per cent, and it is threatening to become a Christmas ‘must buy’. The culprit is Hollywood, and a new horror film titled Ouija. Low-budget, lowbrow, it tells a familiar story — of kids dabbling with the ‘other side’ and coming off second best. The critics hammered it, but cinema-going teens, looking for something scary in the Halloween season, loved it. Scroll down for video . Spooky: The device, said to be a method of contacting the spirit world, is experiencing an unexpected renaissance . Cue big box office takings and huge demand for Ouija boards, many manufactured by the American toys giant Hasbro. Being a canny company, Hasbro even helped finance the making of the film Ouija, which has put new life into the business of talking to the dead. All rather amusing. Or not, depending on how one views this strange product, named after the French and German words for ‘yes’. To some, the Ouija board represents a harmless form of enjoyment, a pretend-scary rite of passage for teenagers in search of thrills on a stormy night. But to others, churchmen included, it is a danger to be avoided, a trigger for psychological harm — or something worse. ‘It’s like opening a shutter in one’s soul and letting in the supernatural,’ says Peter Irwin-Clark, a Church of England vicar who has witnessed the dark side of Ouija. ‘There are spiritual realities out there and they can be very negative.’ Players are told to sit around the board, each place two fingers ‘lightly’ on the pointer, and concentrate . And he is adamantly opposed to the sale of Ouija boards as toys. ‘It is absolutely appalling. I would very strongly advise parents not to buy Ouija boards for children.’ The board itself is a simple thing, combining the letters of the alphabet and the numbers 0 to 9 with the words Yes, No and Good-Bye. With it comes a planchette or pointer. Players are told to sit around the board, each place two fingers ‘lightly’ on the pointer, and concentrate — before starting to ask questions in turn. ‘Ask your questions slowly and clearly,’ read the instructions. ‘And wait to see what the planchette spells out for you.’ The planchette then ‘moves of its own volition’ towards specific letters and numbers, according to Christina Oakley Harrington, proprietor of Treadwell’s, a London bookshop specialising in the esoteric and the occult. ‘You feel it pulling away from the fingers. I’m not dim — I have a PhD — but it’s not being pushed. It’s mysterious.’ An American invention, the board was a child of the spiritualist craze of the 19th century when mediums proliferated and seances were common in well-to-do homes. Ouija took off again in the Sixties, outstripping sales of Monopoly in its best year. Cash-strapped teens made their own versions, using an upturned glass and paper scribbled with letters . Ouija took off again in the Sixties, outstripping sales of Monopoly in its best year. Cash-strapped teens made their own versions, using an upturned glass and paper scribbled with letters. But the age of the Ouija board’s innocence was about to end. The year 1973 saw the release of hit film The Exorcist, in which a young girl takes to communicating with an unseen being by means of such a board. The being is a demon that goes on to possess her, before being exorcised by priests. William Peter Blatty, author of the novel on which it was based, was inspired by a tale from the Forties, about Roland Doe. The teenager was said to have become possessed after playing with a Ouija board for long spells, his spiritual infestation manifested by scratches, levitation and poltergeist activity. Only after he was exorcised by Catholic priests did he return to normal life. ‘The horror film shifted the focus of Ouija to the idea of lost or malevolent spirits,’ says Miss Oakley Harrington. ‘That was where the culture of danger came in. Once you have something said to be a way of consorting with malevolent spirits, you get the Church involved.’ An American invention, the board was a child of the spiritualist craze of the 19th century when mediums proliferated and seances were common in well-to-do homes . But the Reverend Irwin-Clark does not doubt that the threat is real. ‘I would hugely recommend people not to have anything to do with the occult,’ he says. ‘People find they are having strange dreams, strange things happening to them, even poltergeist activity.’ Anthony Hayne is a Catholic priest who specialised in exorcism before his retirement. Interviewed a few years ago, Father Hayne said he had dealt with a few teenagers who ‘had been using Ouija boards and had let the darkness into their lives’. And the late Reverend Tom Willis practised as a Minister of Deliverance — jargon for an exorcist — for the Anglican Archdiocese of York for half a century, advising Archbishops on the occult. He, too, saw the board as a source of danger. ‘A lot more people are dabbling in the occult and having seances, and that is causing a lot of problems,’ he said in 2012. ‘In the Sixties, the Ouija board caused so many problems — people ending up in mental hospitals because of what they have experienced.’ The year 1973 saw the release of hit film The Exorcist, in which a young girl takes to communicating with an unseen being by means of such a board . An unseen force spelling out messages, he explained, may have sinister motives. ‘It may pretend to be your grandmother you’re in contact with, but it might be something more evil that suddenly gives you some bad advice.’ On one occasion, he remembered, he was contacted by three dockers from Hull who had used a Ouija board the previous evening. ‘They just sat there shaking,’ he said. One person not scared by Ouija is Terence Hines. He is a professor of psychology at Pace University, New York, and has written about them in his debunking study Pseudoscience And The Paranormal. Like many sceptics, he believes the participants are themselves pushing the planchette to spell out messages. But, curiously, he does not attribute this to dishonesty. It could be entirely subconscious control, he believes. In support of this theory, Canadian paranormal investigator James Randi once blindfolded people taking part in a Ouija session. The result was nothing more than gibberish — talkative spirits appeared to be silenced when the players couldn’t see the board’s letters. Perhaps all this will leave only one section of British society taking Ouija boards seriously this Christmas — the retailers cashing in on the sales boom." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The device is said to be a method of contacting the spirit world .\nRenaissance is a result of new low-budget horror film titled Ouija .\nOne vicar believes the game poses the risk of psychological harm .\n‘It’s like opening a shutter in one’s soul and letting in the supernatural’" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "In a handwritten note to police scrawled while he was in a desperate bid to get out of jail, Gable Tostee has apologised for drink driving and admits to 'drowning myself with alcohol'. The one page letter, obtained by Daily Mail Australia, was penned at Queensland's Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre in a scrappy style with occasional spelling errors and includes an admission by Tostee that 'I have a problem with binge drinking' and that he has put people's lives at risk. Written on November 11, exactly a week before he was granted bail on strict conditions including not drinking alcohol, Tostee's note specifically apologises for drinking in the early hours of July 27. Less than two weeks before the 28-year-old allegedly murdered Warriena Wright, who fell to her death from his 14th floor balcony, police detected Tostee at 3am on the highway across the NSW border. 'It was a wake up call\" : Gable Tostee claims getting caught by police for high range drink driving on July 28 was the 'wake up call I needed ... before something worse happened'. Twelve days later Warriena Wright (pcitured) fell to her death from his 14th floor balcony after a night of serious drinking . 'I am dangerous and drowning in alcohol': Gable Tostee's handwritten note, penned in prison, confesses his serious binge drinking problem and the fact he has endangered people's lives while drinking excessively . He was 'travelling at high speed' and when eventually he was stopped, in Queensland, was charged with high range drink driving in an incident Tostee describes in his handwritten note as 'immature and dangerous'. 'I am completely ashamed of myself,' he wrote, 'I ... put the lives of my friends, other road users and yourselves as officers at risk. 'I have disappointed myself and my family who have done their best to raise and support me. Since then I have finally come to accept that I have a problem with binge drinking and I am taking measures ... to deal with my issues in ways that do not involved drowning myself with alcohol. 'Wittier on alcohol': Gable Tostee thinks he is wittier on alcohol but admits he has been binge drinking to ease social anxietties for 11 years since Schoolies . 'My foolish and immature attitude has cost me ... being stopped that night was the wake-up call I needed and I am thankful that it happened before something potentially much worse happened.' Twelve days later, following an alleged drinking session at his Surfers Paradise apartment, 26-year-old New Zealand bank clerk Warriena Wright died at around 2.20am. The note is among several court documents filed by Tostee's lawyers to gain freedom on bail while he awaits his murder trial, which is unlikely to proceed before late 2016 to early 2017. In an affidavit filed by Tostee in the Queensland Supreme Court, he says he recalls 'being in a state of panic' during the July police pursuit and that 'I 100% accept I screwed up' and had been 'so reckless'. He also claims he is 'wittier' when drinking alcohol and admits he has been a 'danger to the public' while binge drinking since the age of 17. Both he and his father, Gray Tostee, admit his extreme alcohol problem began at Schoolies 11 years ago and continued as he tried to cope with his 'social anxieties'. Now on bail and living at his parents' house at Carrara on the Gold Coast, Tostee says he still intends to 'go out' and has applied for his curfew to be reduced to just six hours, from 10pm to 4am and he only wants to be alcohol tested on Sundays. In the affidavit he says, 'I have a problem with excessive alcohol consumption. 'I commenced my consumption of alcohol socially on the Gold Coast when I was 17 years of age at Schoolies. I found that it helped me resolve my anxieties in interacting with others by improving my confidence. 'Since that time I have relied on alcohol to deal with my social anxiety. When I drink alcohol socially I feel at ease with people. 'Without alcohol I am quite reserved and less talkative. I find that I am slow to think and do not feel as witty when I am sober. A danger to the public: In applying for bail on a charged of allegedly murdering Warrien Wright (pcictured), Gable Tostee has admitted he is a danger to the public while binge drinking and then driving . 'When intoxicated I feel wittier, more relatable and confident. I accept that I have a problem with drinking to excess (binge drinking) and that I use alcohol as a crutch'. In his affidavit, Gray Tostee says it was a shock when he and wife Helene discovered their son had 'consumed alcohol to excess' since the age of 17. 'Gable and I are very close and I love him very much ... unfortunately since the age of about 23 1/2 onwards Gable's social anxieties were largely addressed by him in a destructive fashion with alcohol. 'Gable seemed to get into some difficult situations due to alcohol, and sometimes legal issues arose.' In his affadavit, Gable Tostee admits he was drunk when he allegedly resisted police during another incident on January 27 after he allegedly refused to pay a tuk tuk driver. Tostee 'was heavily intoxicated', police told the court, between 2am and 3am on January 27, when he was arrested after allegedly insulting officers. His lawyers have tendered in evidence a transcript of the CCTV of the incident, in which police allegedly say they are charging him 'for being a d***head'. Tostee, 28, left prison on a $200,000 surety put up by his parents on November 18, three months after he was arrested for Ms Wright's alleged murder. His bail conditions include not using the mobile dating app Tinder, and other social media sites including Facebook. The US administrators of Tinder are being pushed by Australian authorities to aid their search for more than 50 women from Australia and overseas who were allegedly contacted by Mr Tostee via the app. Scroll down for video . Gable Tostee arriving at his parents' home in Carrara home after his release from prison. He will spend at least the next two years there while on bail as long as he doesn't breach his conditions not to drink or use Tinder . Bail documents indicate that investigators are pursuing statements from the women and have requested data from both Mr Tostee and Ms Wright's Tinder accounts, reported The Australian. Ms Wright died at around 2.20am, under six hours after meeting Mr Tostee at Cavill Mall in Surfers Paradise via Tinder. Gold Coast Police Prosecutions legal division sergeant Michael Campbell labelled Mr Tostee's contact with 'persons over the dating site' as 'substantial'. In an email to Mr Tostee's lawyers tendered as part of the bail proceedings, Sergeant Campbell said that 'Police conducted extensive inquiries in relation to the defendant's' actions on Tinder. Tragic death: Warriena Wright (pictured) fell to her death from the 14th floor of Gable Tostee's Surfers Paradise apartment in the early hours of August 8 this year, just days before the 26-year-old was due to return home to New Zealand . Tinder date: Gable Tostee (pictured) says he did not murder Warriena Wright, following their meeting via the mobile dating app Tinder in Surfers Paradise,but admits he has had a binge drinking problem since Schoolies . Sergeant Campbell noted that while the majority of witness statements for the case had already been collected, police were still chasing 50 outstanding statements from witnesses interstate and overseas. At Tostee's bail hearing last month, prosecutors alleged he locked 26-year-old victim Warriena Wright outside on a 14th floor balcony and that was akin to locking someone in a trunk to suffocate. Accused murderer Gable Tostee (pictured, walking from a Brisbane prison on bail last month) has admitted he feels 'wittier' while on alcohol which he has been abusing for the last 11 years . The Avalon apartments (above) in Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast were the scene of the fatal fall by Warriena Wright 14 storeys to the ground at around 2.20am on August 8 this year . Eased conditions: Gable Tostee is living at his parents, Gary and Helene's house (pictured) while on bail, not drink alcohol, not use dating app Tinder but wants to 'go out' and have his curfew eased tom 10pm to 4am . Justice Mullins told the court the case 'is not in any view a straightforward case of murder'. Granting Tostee bail, Justice Debra Mullins said the strict conditions imposed on him would reduce the risk of him fleeing. ‘I am satisfied the applicant has shown cause as to why his detention in custody is not justified,’ Justice Mullins said. Crown prosecutor Ben Power argued there was a strong risk Tostee would flee with the threat of a mandatory 20-year prison sentence looming. Fatal meeting: Warriena Wright (above, left) was holidaying on the Gold Coast after attending a friend's wedding, when the 26-year-old New Zealand bank clerk fell to her death from Gable Tostee's (above, right) high rise balcony apartment . But defence barrister Soraya Ryan argued Tostee's public profile meant he couldn't hide from authorities. Mr Tostee denies he murdered Ms Wright. Mr Tostee appointed Mr O'Gorman following the civil libertarian's comments about the release of court documents including an alleged transcript of Ms Wright's night with him, taped on his phone, and a police affidavit of what occurred between the two in the hours before Ms Wright's death. The prosecution claimed Tostee has a ‘bizarre indifference to Ms Wright's death’ and that she had been affected on the night of her death by alcohol in the form of a ‘white spirit’ made by him. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Gable Tostee has been binge drinking since he was a 17-year-old Schoolie .\nHe thinks he's 'wittier' on alcohol and has been 'drowning myself with alcohol'\nHe apologises in a handwritten note to police for being drunk and 'putting lives at risk' after he was stopped drink-driving .\nThe accused balcony murderer still plans to 'go out' while on bail .\nTostee has applied for a shortened, six-hour curfew from just 10pm to 4am .\nHe may not face trial for murdering Warriena Wright until 2017 .\nPolice have graphic evidence from a 'crucial witness' about Ms Wright's last moments before she fell to her death from Tostee's 14th floor flat .\nTostee admits that being locked up has left him broke ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Police have come under fire after using one of their official riot vans to give Father Christmas a lift as part of a festive parade. Crowds looked on in disbelief when Santa climbed inside the police van in Aberdare town centre, Cynon Valley, rather than taking his sleigh. Police used the vehicle to give him a taxi ride away from the event in what has been described as an 'ill-judged' stunt. Father Christmas gave a cheery wave to the people of Abadare before being taken away in the police van . Father Christmas disappears inside the police van. Police later clarified that he had not been arrested . Officials said transporting Father Christmas in a police van had always been part of the plan . At one point children were left in tears and feared they would not get any presents after seeing Father Christmas taken away. In a video posted online, the crowd can be heard laughing before a voice shouts 'Santa's being arrested'. Police said Santa had not been arrested and simply needed a ride home as he has a busy few weeks ahead. But parents who had taken their children to watch the family-friendly reindeer parade were furious at the 'ill-judged' stunt. Jade Hughes, 20, from Maerdy, told Wales Online: 'There were a lot tears. People couldn't believe it actually happened. 'My four-year-old cousin started crying saying - Santa can't bring me toys now.' 'It left a lot children upset because they thought he had been arrested. A police spokesman said: 'Santa obviously has a busy month ahead, so when he asked if we could provide transport to help him get back to the North Pole, we were happy to oblige.' Parents who had taken their children to watch the family-friendly reindeer parade were furious at the 'ill-judged' stunt . 'There was a lot of very upset kids thinking Santa wouldn't be around for them.' The 20-year-old said the decision to transport Santa in a police van in front of a crowd of children was a mistake. 'It was a great family day but we were very let down by this error. 'Santa was there with the reindeer waving in his sleigh. Then the police van reversed, the side door was opened.' A spokesman for South Wales Police said: 'Santa obviously has a busy month ahead, so when he asked if we could provide transport at the end of his sleigh ride through Aberdare town centre to help him get back to the North Pole, we were happy to oblige.' Some members of the audience called the decision to transport Santa back home by police van 'a mistake' Rhondda Cynon Taf council revealed that transporting Father Christmas in a police van had always been part of the plan, so he could make a swift exit. A spokesman said: 'We are grateful to South Wales Police for assisting Father Christmas during his departure from Aberdare town centre after an amazing Christmas event, which was enjoyed by thousands of people. 'It was always part of the arrangements to transport Father Christmas out of the town centre in a vehicle provided by South Wales Police as quickly and as safely as possible as he has a busy few weeks ahead of him.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Father Christmas was taken away in a police riot van after a festive parade .\nChildren were left in tears and were worried they would not get any gifts .\nPolice said Santa had not been arrested and simply needed a ride home .\nParents were furious at 'ill-judged' stunt after taking children to the parade ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A group of female NYPD officers are facing disciplinary action after photos of them in uniform were posted on sexy Instagram account. The policewomen posted photos of themselves posing away from work alongside images of them wearing their badges - allegedly violating the department's social media policy. The collection of shots, which have appeared alongside other officers from around the country, are then turning up on sites such as Blueline Beauties which describes itself as being: 'Dedicated to Law Enforcement Women'. One of the female officers posted a picture of herself with Santa Claus pin above her badge alongside one of her on a night out. They could face disciplinary action for violating NYPD social media policy . The policewomen involved are allegedly breaking the department's social media regulations because they are uploading photos of themselves away from official ceremonies . Those who want to be featured on the profile have to send in their pictures. One of officers had a Santa badge pinned above her suit with an accompanying snap of her wearing a tiny black dress, showing off a tattoo on her thigh. Another took a selfie while wearing uniform and sent it in along with a shot flaunting her cleavage and another pursing her lips while preparing for a night out. The New York Daily News reported that cops are not allowed to take photos of themselves in uniform and post them online unless they are at official ceremonies. The force began issuing guidelines for how officers should use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites in 2013. An internal order revealed members of the nation's largest police department to be careful with what they reveal online. It includes being vigilant when identifying themselves with the force. The document stated that officers 'are to exercise good judgment and demonstrate professionalism expected of them while performing their official duties.' It also warns that 'personal social media sites may be used against them to undermine the credibility of the department, interfere with official police business, compromise ongoing investigations and affect their employment status.' The cops could be punished as a result of the actions, with the severity ranging from the loss of vacation days to termination from the force . The same year, Mail Online revealed that an investigation had begun into NYPD officers posing alongside force patrol cars and motorcycles on their dating profiles. In a statement in response to the probe, John J. McCarthy, NYPD Deputy Commissioner, said: 'Members of the Police Department are prohibited from posting photographs of themselves in uniform without the prior authorization. 'This does not include photographs taken during official department ceremonies. This directive is in compliance with the New York City Social Media Policy and is in part intended to protect officers from divulging identifying information on social media sites that may endanger officer safety. Breach of these guidelines can result in harsh disciplinary action including termination. However sources told the Daily News that the female officers involved could lose 10 days vacation. It is unknown whether officers from other departments around the country could be punished as the policies vary between forces. According to the Baltimore Sun the city's police department do not regulate their use of social media. Cops from around the country, including this one from Baltimore PD, have also sent their pictures to the profile for them to be uploaded. Policies regarding social media vary between departments across the country ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Officers have posted images of themselves wearing the badge alongside racy photos on the social media accounts .\nThe photos have appeared on profiles including 'Blueline Beauties'\nUploads violate the force's social media policy put in place in 2013 .\nStrict guidelines state officers cannot post photos of themselves wearing uniform unless at official ceremonies .\nPolicewomen from around the country have also been featured on the page ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Brazil don't need to be reminded what this summer represents - the heat is on and the home favourites tag just won't shift so it's little wonder every fine detail is being pored over. So prepared are the hosts for any . eventuality that No 2 Carlos Alberto Parreira revealed that . they have compiled dossiers on 16 possible opponents who could stand . between them and a sixth World Cup. The three other teams in Group A, . Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon, have been scouted and analysed for . strengths and weaknesses. All four Group B teams Australia, Chile, the . Netherlands and Spain, one of whom could meet Brazil in the second . round, have also been scouted by the team's two main scouts Alexandre . Gallo and Roque Junior. VIDEO Scroll down to watch the trailer for Brazil's official World Cup film . Open wide: David Luiz undergoing a medical check-up at the squad's Granja Comary training complex . Character: Luiz pulls a face on the doctor's bed as the Brazil squad settled down in Teresopolis . Waiting patiently: Luiz looks on quizically as his ears are inspected during a medical check-up . Check-up: Thiago Silva gets inspected by the doctor as preparations step up ahead of the World Cup . In shape: Dante is put through his paces on the treadmill, attached to a monitoring system . Potential quarter-final and semi-final opponents have also been looked at. 'Sixteen teams have been totally watched . and scouted,' Parreira told reporters on Monday as Brazil's players . gathered for their first day of training. Luiz Felipe Scolari's planning has been meticulous and this was evident when his squad arrived. The stars had a medical check-up at the squad's Granja Comary . complex in Teresopolis, 90 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro, dubbed the Brazil Lab. David . Luiz, on the verge of a £50m move from Chelsea to PSG, had his mouth and . ears checked up, while his soon-to-be club-mate Thiago Silva got . the same treatment. Wired up: Luiz is close to a move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain . Watchful eye: Bayern Munich gets his eyes checked out at the training complex . In view: Goalkeeper Victor undergoes a sight test as Brazil players are looked at closely before the World Cup . A confident Parreira announced 'the champions have arrived', shortly after the first players arrived at the camp. 'I trust these players,' he added. 'We have the most expensive centre backs in the world. We have a brilliant team. 'We . are favourites, of course, we are obliged to win, (but) being . favourites isn't enough, we have to be serious and win on the field.' They . will no doubt be dreaming of World Cup glory at the Maracana come July . 13, but some of the players were able to recreate the feeling to some extent on the PlayStation. Arrived: Brazil assistant Carlos Alberto Parreira is confident in the players saying 'we have a brilliant team' Welcome: Luiz Felipe Scolari greets Neymar as they arrive at the training complex . All together: Dani Alves embraces Scolari as the Brazil team arrive at their camp . Virtual victory: Fred (centre) celebrates a goal on the games console by Spurs midfielder Paulinho . Neymar, Fred . and Luiz Gustavo played the FIFA World Cup 2014 game, with the . Fluminense striker celebrating a goal from Tottenham's Paulinho as the . Barcelona star slumped in his chair. Chelsea midfielder Oscar hit the back . of the net 11 times this season, but earlier in the term was hitting another type of . target while out clay pigeon shooting, with the footage aired on BT Sport for the first time on Monday night. But . it's not all smiles across the country as they prepare for the big . event. The . Brazil team coach had earlier come under attack from protesters as they . hammered on its sides while carrying placards to protest . against the forthcoming World Cup. Jokes aside: Neymar (left) laughs at Fluminense striker Fred as Luiz Gustavo (right) looks on . High spirits: Brazil frontmen Neymar and Fred didn't appear too fazed by the protests . Standards: Scolari inspects the training camp with assistant Carlos Alberto 90 kilometres away from Rio . All smiiles: Scolari jokes with journalists during the official visit on Monday . The . Brazil team were on their way to a training session in Rio de Janeiro . when a large group of demonstrators blocked their path - covering the . bus in stickers protesting over the ever-growing cost of next month's . tournament. With the World . Cup kicking off in Sao Paulo on June 12, there is increasing concern . over how prepared Brazil is to play host, with rumours of violent . protests over the coming weeks and stadiums and transport systems that . are yet to even be completed, let alone tested. Brazil are in Group A with Mexico, Cameroon and Croatia, and are looking for their sixth World Cup triumph. Aiming high: Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar goes clay pigeon shooting . Pinpoint: Oscar will be hoping to hit the target on several occasions on home soil this summer . Fury: The demonstrators hammered on the side of the team bus and shouted anti-World Cup slogan . Concern: The team, including stars such as Neymar, David Luiz and Hulk, were on their way to a training session in Rio de Janeiro when the demonstrators blocked their path and covered the bus in stickers . Desperation: Protestors are against the money being spent by the government on the World Cup ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Brazil players arrived at the Granja Comary training complex near Rio .\nThey have prepared dossiers on 16 possible opponents .\nCarlos Alberto Parreira: 'We have the world's most expensive centre backs'\nLuiz Felipe Scolari greeted Neymar and Co on their arrival .\nDavid Luiz, Thiago Silva and Dante were given medical examinations .\nNeymar, Fred and Luiz Gustavo competed on the PlayStation .\nBrazil face Croatia in World Cup's first game in Sao Paulo on June 12 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Martin Litton, pictured in 2012, was a fierce wilderness advocate involved in some of the 20th century's biggest conservation battles. He died on Sunday aged 97 at his home in California . Fierce environmentalist Martin Litton, a bold whitewater navigator and even bolder advocate for preserving the wildlands of the American West, has died at age 97. Litton had been in hospice care and died at his home in Portola Valley, California, on Sunday, said Alison Sheehey, programs director at Sequoia ForestKeeper, where Litton was president. Litton was 'active in protecting the environment until just a few days ago,' Sheehey said. Litton fought his way to the center of some of the biggest environmental battles of the last century, fiercely opposing the damming of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon — a fight he would win — and the building of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant on the California coast — a fight his side would bitterly lose. He was an unapologetic extremist for environmental causes, saying in one 2012 interview that if he could issue royal decrees, he'd take down the Golden Gate Bridge. 'I never felt it did any good to be reasonable about anything in conservation,' he was quoted as saying in a statement on his death from Sequoia ForestKeeper, 'because what you give away will never come back — ever.' He also opposed the building of a ski resort in Mineral King Valley in California's Sierra Nevada and spearheaded the creation of Redwood National Park. A California native who spent childhood summers camping in Yosemite National Park, Litton made his name and his legend as a guide on the Colorado River, pioneering and popularizing oar-powered recreation through the Grand Canyon and eventually earning a spot in the International Whitewater Hall of Fame. He first made the trip down the river in 1955, always preferring wooden boats to inflatable rafts, and kept making it into his 90s. He ran his last river trip in 2009 at the age of 92, during a fundraiser for Sequoia ForestKeeper. He would go on to found several environmental organizations but also served on the board of the more mainstream Sierra Club from 1964 to 1972, when he was a loud voice for taking hard stances, making sure the club didn't acquiesce to a pair of federal proposals to erect dams in the Grand Canyon. 'If I hadn't done what I did, I think it's very likely at least one of those dams would have been put in the canyon,' Litton said in a 2011 interview with the Los Angeles Times, which first reported his death Monday. 'I was the only one screaming about them.' Scroll down for video . Martin Litton, pictured in 1991, rowing a dory in the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. He was active in protecting the environment in the days before his death . Born in Los Angeles, California, on February 13, 1917, Martin was the son of veterinarian and the eldest of four children his parents raised during the Great Depression. His father, Clyde was originally from Tennessee and his mother, Elsie came from San Francisco. Litton graduated from Inglewood High School in 1934 and entered UCLA where he graduated in 1938 with a degree in English. During college he enrolled in the mandatory two-year ROTC program and then continued onto the optional officer training program, becoming a reserve officer after graduation. During World War II he joined the Army Air corps, but due to color blindness was disqualified from flying P-40 fighters, but convinced doctors that he could still become a glider pilot. In 1942 he married Esther Clewette, but their honeymoon was cut short by his immediate deployment to the 82 Airborne’s 325th Glider Infantry Wing to fly sorties over Europe. After the war he and Esther raised their four children in Bel Air until 1961 when they moved to northern California. In 1942 he married Esther Clewette, with whom he had four children, John, Donald, Kathleen and Helen . During World War II, Litton (left) flew sorties over Europe as part of the 82 Airborne’s 325th Glider Infantry Wing . In 1952, Litton took his first raft ride through rapids and joined the fight to protect Dinosaur National Monument from proposals to dam two nearby rivers. His first trip down the Grand Canyon was in 1955, and he subsequently pioneered a huge victory against damming the Colorado, which would have backed up the Colorado River, flooding the Grand Canyon and making it a lake. Continuing to make trips down the river he founded the Grand Canyon Dories in 1971. He owned that commercial rafting company until 1990. Serving as the Travel Editor for Sunset Magazine from 1954-1968, he wrote passionately about the grandeur of western landscapes. In 1960, the magazine ran a cover story by Litton entitled 'The Redwood Country', which is credited with launching a campaign that eventually led to the establishment of Redwood National Park along the northern California coast. After many years of battling Sequoia National Forest’s non-stop logging program, a slight victory was achieved with the U.S. Forest Service signing the 1990 Sequoia Mediated Settlement Agreement to restore the logged sequoia groves to their natural condition and by the Presidential Proclamation in 1992. However logging continued. In early 2000, President Clinton created the 327,000-acre Giant Sequoia National Monument protecting the sequoia groves in perpetuity, but four years after the creation of the monument, the Forest Service returned to business as usual with even more logging proposed. In response, Martin and many more alarmed activists helped create the non-profit organization Sequoia ForestKeeper in 2001 to become the “eyes, ears, and voice of the forest” of the southern Sierra Nevada. Litton is survived by his wife, Esther; children John, Donald, Kathleen and Helen; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Sequoia ForestKeeper president and protector of the American West, Martin Litton with the giant sequoia, Stagg Tree at the Alder Creek Grove in the Sequoia National Forest, California ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Martin Litton, a fierce environmentalist who fought to protect the American West, died on Sunday aged 97 .\nHe helped establish the Redwood National Park along the northern California coast and opposed damming of the Colorado River .\nAn unapologetic extremist for environmental causes, he once said he'd take down the Golden Gate Bridge if he could .\nHe is survived by his wife of 72 years with whom he had four children ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "As a fashion designer her clothes sell for thousands of pounds, but fans of Victoria Beckham will now be able to own one of her pieces for for just £90. The 40-year-old is turning her creative skills to a more philanthropic cause in support of World Aids Day 2014, and has created a limited edition T-shirt featuring a screen printed campaign ribbon logo. Scroll down for video . Victoria Beckham has design a T-shirt in support of World Aids Day 2014 . The T-shirt costs £90 and will be sold at the Victoria Beckham London store and online . The T-shirt will be sold at the chic minimalist Victoria Beckham Dover Street Store in London as well as online at victoriabeckham.com. Having recently been appointed as UNAIDS Global Goodwill Ambassador, Victoria is donating all proceeds from the sale of the t-shirt and pin to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAIDS) to support their efforts in ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. 'My personal commitment to raise awareness and resources to end the AIDS epidemic is one that is shared by my brand and we wanted to mark World Aids Day with an initiative that my customers could also participate in,' the former Spice Girl said of her charitable venture. Victoria made her debut on the political world stage back in September when she was formally named as a goodwill ambassador . Speaking at the United Nations building in New York upon the announcement of her new role she said was ‘honoured’ to be made an ambassador for their UNAIDS campaign. Beckham – who missed the opening of her London store to be there – said she was inspired following a recent trip to South Africa, where she met with children stricken by the deadly disease. The fashion designer visited Cape Town in February as part of the Born Free initiative, which tackles the issue of HIV being transmitted from mothers to their children . In August, Beckham hosted an online sale of 600 items from her wardrobe to raise money and awareness for mothers living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. However this T-shirt represents the first marriage between Victoria's lucrative fashion label and her UN work. Beckham – who missed the opening of her London store to recieve a certificate marking her role as a UN Goodwill Amb ambassador in September– said she felt her public profile meant she had a duty to do more . She said: 'I recently visited South Africa and was so touched by the women I met and felt inspired. I came home and I knew I had to do something' 'I am so pleased that Victoria is choosing to mark World Aids Day 2014 with this excellent initiative bringing together the worlds of fashion and activism. 'Thanks to her commitment as UNAIDS Global Goodwill Ambassador, we will raise awareness and much needed resources to get closer to our shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths,' said Michel Sidibé Executive Director of UNAIDS. The Victoria Beckham Jeans white T-shirt, £90, will be available from December 1st, through to December 31st. In addition, all those who purchase the t-shirt will receive a small red World Aids Day ribbon pin which is also available for purchase for £1 at the store. Both the store and the website will also mark the day with a red tint takeover in both the window and on the homepage. The UN is working towards the goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030. The most recent figures, collected in 2013, revealed 35 million people were living with HIV - an estimated 0.8 per cent of the world's adult population. There were 2.1 million adults and children newly infected with HIV last year. 1.5 million adults and children died of HIV in 2013. Just 15 countries account for more than 75 per cent of the 2.1 million new HIV infections that occurred in 2013. Nine are in Africa: Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. But the spotlight is also on Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, and the United States. The burden of HIV varies from country to country, as does each country's resources for treating the disease. One of the key problems is that 19 million of the 35 million people living with HIV today do not know that they have the virus. HIV is more prevalent among people who inject drugs, sex workers, men who have gay sex and transgender women, than among the rest of the adult population. Michel Sidibé, executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids said: 'If we accelerate all HIV scale-up by 2020, we will be on track to end the epidemic by 2030. 'If not, we risk significantly increasing the time it would take - adding a decade, if not more.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Victoria Beckham's T-shirt features a simple World AIDS Day ribbon logo .\nThe T-shirt costs £90 and will be sold at London store and online .\nAll proceeds to go to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS .\nNamed UN Goodwill Ambassador for their UNAIDS campaign in September .\nMissed the opening of her London store to accept role in New York .\nSpoke of her feeling that her fame obligated to do more to help ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two women are facing prison after they admitted this week to encouraging their friend to run over and kill a black man with his pick up during a deliberate mission to target and attack African Americans. James Anderson, was run over by a Ford F250 truck outside a hotel in Jackson, Mississisppi, after being brutally beaten and robbed in 2011. His assault was caught by a hotel surveillance camera – which has already resulted in the conviction of driver Deryl Dedmon who boasted afterwards to his friends - ‘I ran that n*** over.' Now two 21-year-old women who were in Dedmon’s truck and encouraged him to finish Anderson off are facing prison sentences after pleading guilty on Friday in connection with not just Anderson's death but a whole series of attacks on African-Americans in Mississippi. Scroll down for video . Sarah Graves, left, and Shelbie Richards, right, are facing prison after pleading guilty in connection with a series of attacks including the 2011 death of James Anderson in Jackson, Mississippi . The death of James Anderson, pictured, sparked a broader investigation into reports that young white men and women were driving from mostly white Rankin County into majority-black Jackson to assault African-Americans . Shelbie Richards and Sarah Graves, each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to violate the federal hate crime law. Anderson's death sparked a broader investigation into reports that young white men and women were driving from mostly white Rankin County into majority-black Jackson to assault African-Americans. Richards and Graves admitted that on June 26, 2011, they encouraged their co-conspirators to leave Brandon with them to assault 'n**,' in Jackson. Richards further admitted that she encouraged her co-conspirator Deryl Dedmon to hit Anderson with his truck. In addition, Richards admitted that she falsely told law enforcement officers that she did not remember a fight between Dedmon and Anderson, and that she did not encourage Dedmon to strike Anderson with his truck. The two women from Brandon face a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for breaking the hate crime law, while Richards faces an additional three years in prison and a $250,000 fine for concealing information about Anderson's death from investigators. Anderson, was run over by a Ford F250 truck outside a Jackson hotel in 2011. His assault was caught by a hotel surveillance camera . Richards further admitted that she encouraged her co-conspirator Deryl Dedmon, pictured, to hit Anderson with his truck . Dedmon was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Anderson in March 2012 . 'No person should have to fear that they will be attacked because of the color of their skin as they walk the streets of their own city,' said Acting Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta for the Civil Rights Division, reports The Clarion-Ledger. Apart from Anderson's death, prosecutors say at least two other assaults occurred, in addition to an attempted assault. Other victims have not been publicly identified. Prosecutors said the suspects usually sought out people who were homeless or drunk. Prosecutors said assailants used their fists, beer bottles, sling shots and vehicles in the attacks. Six others - Dedmon, John Rice, Dylan Butler, William Montgomery, Jonathan Gaskamp, and Joseph Dominick - have also pleaded guilty. They have yet to be sentenced. 'This investigation started with the tragic death of James Anderson, ' said Special Agent in Charge Donald Alway of the FBI Mississippi Division. 'Since then, the FBI has continued its efforts to identify and bring to justice all those individuals who conspired to deprive Mr. Anderson and other African-American citizens of their civil rights simply because of the color of their skin.' Dedmon was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Anderson in March 2012. He was part of a group of white youths from largely white Rankin County who decided to ‘go f* with some n****,’ after a night of partying and drinking, law enforcement officials have said, quoting some of the suspects in the case. According to investigators, they drove 16 miles in two vehicles from Rankin County to Jackson, where after exiting the highway, they found Anderson alone in a parking lot about 4 a.m. on June 26. The white men allegedly beat Anderson repeatedly, yelling racial epithets including ‘white power’. After the beating, Dedmon drove his Ford F-250 truck over the man, leaving him to die. Shortly afterward, Dedmon boasted and laughed about the killing, according to statements some of the teens made to detectives. 'I ran that n* over,' he allegedly said in a phone conversation to the youths in the other car. Six others including Deryl Dedmon, John Rice, Dylan Butler, William Montgomery, Jonathan Gaskamp, and Joseph Dominick have also pleaded guilty ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Shelbie Richards and Sarah Graves, both 21, have pleaded guilty in connection with a series of attacks on African-Americans in Mississippi .\nThe attacks included the death of James Anderson, was run over by a Ford F250 truck outside a Jackson hotel in 2011 .\nThe woman admit they encouraged their co-conspirators to go with them to assault 'n****' on the night that Anderson was killed .\nThey face five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for breaking the hate crime law ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The father of a suspected teenage jihadist has reportedly staged a daring mission to rescue his son from the clutches of Islamic State fighters in Syria. After learning that 19-year-old Ahmed Mohammadi had left his home in Cardiff, Wales, allegedly to join ISIS fighters, his father Karim journeyed 2,000 miles to bring him back to Britain. He is believed to be the first British father to have successfully rescued his child from the forces of the Islamic State. Scroll down for video . Influence: Ahmed Mohammadi, 19, (not pictured) was friends with Nasser Muthana, 20, (right) and Reyaad Khan, 21, (left) who appeared in an IS recruiting video in June. Ahmed's father has travelled 2,000 miles to Syria to bring his son back to the UK . Ahmed was friends with Nasser Muthana, 20, and Reyaad Khan, 21, two jihadists from Cardiff who appeared in an IS recruiting video in June, urging other young Britons to join the fighting. It is not known if Ahmed had travelled to Syria with Muthana and Khan, but it is thought he had spent time with Muthana before leaving for the war-torn country, where Islamist groups are fighting President Bashar Assad's forces. Mr Mohammadi, who is of Kurdish-Iraqi descent, has insisted that his son had visited Syria as part of a humanitarian mission to help refugees, had nothing to do with terrorism and had not joined in with fighting. However, he reportedly decided to travel to Syria himself after becoming fearful that the teenager was falling under the influence of other UK jihadists. Mr Mohammadi is thought to have been supported in his mission by acquaintances in Cardiff, who put him in touch with contacts in Turkey. Once there, he was helped across the border into Syria by guides from the Kurdish community and was eventually able to track down his son, and convinced him to return home. Risk: Mr Mohammadi was able to cross the border from Turkey into Syria. Some of the fiercest fighting has taken place in Kobane, pictured, which is close to the Turkish border . 'There is a great sense of honour and family value in what Mr Mohammadi did,' a police intelligence source told The Sunday Times. The source also said that more parents were expected to make similar journeys to bring their own children home. On his return to the UK in July, Ahmed was arrested under the Terrorism Act, but was released without charge. He was instead referred to the government's counter-radicalisation scheme, known as the Channel programme, which has been offered to many of the 300 young Britons who have arrived back from Syria and Iraq. Programme: Ahmed was instead referred to the government's counter-radicalisation scheme, known as the Channel programme, which has been offered to many of the Britons who have returned from Syria and Iraq . His father has said Ahmed has now returned to university to study civil engineering. The scheme has seen a 58 per cent rise (from 748 to 1,281) in the number of referrals in the past year as the crisis in the Middle East grew. Evidence of the softer approach comes despite assurances from Home Secretary Theresa May that terrorist sympathisers will face the full force of the law. She said new legislation should be ready by the end of this month as David Cameron insisted returning jihadis should face ‘criminal investigations and prosecution’. But Whitehall sources say securing evidence of terrorist activities committed 2,000 miles away in Syria is proving difficult. An assessment of Ahmed and another suspected jihadist Shahid Miah, 23, by the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit in August found that the pair were susceptible to ‘indoctrination’. Fighting: At least 500 young British Muslims are thought to have travelled to fight in Iraq and Syria, of which around 300 are thought to have returned to the UK. Pictured are fighters holding a flag with Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant written across it . Miah was also referred to Channel. The Government raised the national security threat level in August to ‘severe’ amid warnings of the threat posed by returning jihadists. At least 500 young British Muslims are thought to have travelled to fight in Iraq and Syria, of which around 300 are thought to have returned to the UK. It is claimed that at least 24 British jihadists have been killed fighting with Islamic State and other terror groups in the region. Some disenchanted travellers have asked for an amnesty after discovering the dangerous reality of infighting among Islamist groups on the frontline. Police chiefs have insisted that every case of a returning jihadi will be treated ‘on its merits’ with some offered support by mental health experts or social services. They are closely monitoring the progress of a Danish programme for rehabilitating jihadis which offers a wealth of support and counselling." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ahmed Mohammadi, 19, left home in Cardiff to travel to Syria .\nHe was friends with Welsh jihadists who appeared in ISIS propaganda .\nAhmed allegedly joined fighters, but father says he was on charity mission .\nKarim Mohammadi followed son to Syria to bring him home to Wales .\nHe was helped by members of Kurdish community to cross Turkish border .\nAhmed was arrested on return to UK but released without charge .\nHe was referred to the government's deradicalisation scheme, Channel .\nMr Mohammadi thought to be first British father to rescue child from IS ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It's one of the biggest dates on the party calendar and one of the few which sees fashion heavy-hitters such as Natalie Massanet and Sir Philip Green hobnob with the A-list and models alike. With so many style setters in one room, competition for the title of best dressed is fierce with party-goers pulling out all the stops to ensure they make headlines for all the right reasons. But not everyone gets their look spot on. From the highs (Tamsin Egerton's glorious red skirt) to the lows (Courtney Love and Rihanna), FEMAIL reveals which BFA guests deserve a sartorial round of applause - and those who need to go back to style school. Scroll down for video . LOOKING GOOD . Perfect 10: Model Suki Waterhouse (left), actress Tamsin Egerton (centre) and Tali Lennox (right) got their outfits spot on . Miss Perfect: Emma Watson has mastered the art of red carpet dressing and looks wonderfully understated in this elegant ensemble . Tamsin Egerton was the standout success of the night, with her chic red skirt and white top combining to make everyone else look a trifle over-dressed - but she wasn't the only one to shine. 'Tamsin Egerton looked gorgeous,' says fashion expert Simon Glazin. 'I always love red on a red carpet, and this mermaid skirt looked great on her. She's not the biggest star here, and she knows it, hence, she didn't try and compete with a gown. I admire that.' Others to come top of the class included Emma Watson, who, as usual, offered a masterclass in low-key red carpet dressing and the night's big winner, Victoria Beckham. 'Emma Watson looked every inch the young starlet,' comments Glazin. 'She loves to work the masculine look, and this is a masterclass at how to do it but still remain girly and current. 'This is actually a wide-leg jumpsuit, and the addition of the oversized Dior blazer is just perfect for her.' Equally gorgeous were the two Delevigne sisters, Cara and Poppy, who both chose sequins in simple black and shimmering gold. Models Karlie Kloss and Erin O'Connor also pulled off glamorous gowns - leaving Glazin impressed. Style sisters: Both Delevigne sisters know a thing or two about fashion and, as usual, looked immaculate on the red carpet . Pretty dramatic: Pixie Geldof picked a figure-flattering prom shape in on-trend snake print while Kate Moss opted for a signature boho dress . Long lines: Olivia Palermo and Victoria Beckham can always be relied on to get it right and they didn't disappoint at the BFA's . 'Leave it to the super models to show everyone how it's done,' he says. 'Karlie Kloss has everything to smile about in her gorgeous, sexy gown. It's like liquid silver has been poured and draped all over her. 'Erin O'Connor is equal parts drama and romance in Emilia Wickstead. I love how she always embraces her height and with the bold red lip, she looked devastatingly good.' And O'Connor and Kloss weren't the only models to give the actresses a run for their money. Perennial fashion favourite Kate Moss proved that while she might be 40, she's certainly not over the hill when it comes to fashion. 'Leave it to Kate Moss to parade around in something fun, flirty and retro,' says Glazin. 'Her Alexander McQueen bat-wing mini dress was a welcome relief from to all the long, floor-length gowns too. Big hair on Kate is brilliant.' Short and sweet: Proving that red carpet doesn't have to mean floor-length are Laura Carmichael, Tanya Burr and Anna Kendrick . Hollywood glamour: Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss and model Erin O'Connor wowed fans in sweeping floor-length dresses . Looking good: Model Laura Bailey was gorgeous in a fabulous floor-length pink gown while the ever-dapper Tom Ford sharpened up in a suit . Impressively pulled together though Moss and the model posse were, not all of them got it right, among them Naomi Campbell, whose dress was one of two halves - both ill-fitting. 'I love Naomi Campbell, but this is not OK,' says Glazin. 'It doesn't scream supermodel - more Morticia Addams on a bad day. The bottom half is creased, and for me, there's no excuse for that, especially early in the evening. 'She should always stick to Versace for events like this. Donatella would have done her proud.' Lily Donaldson, usually a classic dresser, attempted to inject a shot of sex appeal via a long, sheer skirt but ended up looking a little frumpy as a result of her Bridget Jones style underwear. But while Donaldson and Campbell failed to set the red carpet alight, Courtney Love and Rihanna did, although for all the wrong reasons. ' Where to start with Courtney?' says a horrified Glazin. 'Well, actually, from the beginning: whose idea was it to match your eye shadow with the dress and with the shoes? Good God, it looks awful. But that's Courtney's thing, ugly clothes work for her.' MUST TRY HARDER . Dreadful: Courtney Love needed a bra to make her pink dress work, while Rihanna would have looked better if she had found an outfit to wear . Step down! The skirt was nice but Rita Ora's sparkly crop top was more school disco than awards show - as were her awful platform shoes . Try harder: Alexa Chung was swamped by her dress while sandals would have improved Daisy Lowe's dress. Ellie Goulding looked like a bride . Love, at least, did bother to wear some clothes, unlike Rihanna who opted for an ill-fitting oversized tuxedo jacket and very little else. Despite a huge diamond necklace, all eyes were on the huge tattoo on her breastbone, while the opaque black tights seemed strange given all the flesh being flashed elsewhere. 'At first glance, I loved Rihanna's Stella McCartney get up, but the more I look the more I hate it,' says Glazin. 'And I cannot abide tights, especially dark tights, with sandals.' Equally dreadful was Rita Ora, who managed to ruin her pretty black skirt by adding a crop top and pair of platforms that looked as if they had been hired for a school disco. Others opting for fancy dress included Ellie Goulding, who appeared to have come as a bride, and Laura Haddock who was channeling the Regency period in a flowing silk and lace gown that came in a jarring shade of pistachio. 'Who told Laura Haddock this was a good look? It's frumpy and completely the wrong shape for her,' insists Glazin. 'Leave this kind of thing for Strictly Come Dancing contestants. Or a poor bridesmaid.' Too much: Pretty print, pretty ruffle, pretty neckline - but too much together Nicole Scherzinger. Singer Ella Eyre had a similar problem . Oh dear: Naomi Campbell's frock was a dress of two halves - both ill-fitting - while Lily Donaldson's dress erred on the frumpy side . Not so clever colour: Katie Denham and Laura Haddock both suffered from bad colour and poor fit, while Lily Allen was crumpled in blue ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Tamsin Egerton looked wonderful in her white skirt while Suki Waterhouse shone in delicate blue .\nAlso looking good were Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss and Emma Watson, as well as Erin O'Connor .\nRihanna chose to opt out of wearing (most) clothes and turned up in an ill-fitting, oversized blazer .\nEqually dreadful was Courtney Love, who needed a bra, and Rita Ora's school disco style ensemble ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Tourists are finding themselves in a sticky situation in Seattle, where they have covered a wall entirely in used bubble gum. The colourful work of art – which some passers-by may find revolting – was created by thousands of holidaymakers in an alley near one of the oldest farmers’ markets in the US. David Fulmer, 37, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, took these pictures of the gum wall while on holiday with his girlfriend in the Pacific coast city. The brick wall is decorated with thousands of pieces of colourful bubble gum, stuck on by tourists who have passed the wall over the years. It is believed the first pieces of gum were stuck to the wall around 20 years ago, and the so-called ‘bubble gum alley’ eventually became a tourist attraction as visitors added to it. The sticky attraction was once named one of the ‘germiest’ tourist attractions in the world by TripAdvisor, with some layers several inches thick or as tall as 15ft. David was hoping to visit three National Parks as part of his trip but took a pit stop in Seattle to explore the Pike Place Market. It was under the market that he discovered the alley where the Gum Wall can be admired, adorned in chewed gum from thousands of different mouths. David said: ‘I was a little bit shocked when I first saw the gum wall but after looking at it closely and seeing the thousands of different bits of gum, it makes a really great visual impression. ‘It's a cool and unique thing to discover and as a tourist you don't see something like this every day.’ Scroll down for video . Chew on this: A brick wall in an alley in Seattle has been covered with thousands of pieces of used bubble gum . Stuck on you: . Disgusting? Courtesy of YouTube - ACG Travel Videos . David Fulmer, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, snapped the pictures while on holiday with his girlfriend in the Pacific coast city . Work of art? Sticky attraction: . Sticky situation: The brick wall is decorated with thousands of pieces of colourful bubble gum ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Colourful gum wall is found near Seattle's Pike Place Market .\nSticky attraction was once named one of the ‘germiest’ tourist attractions in the world by TripAdvisor .\nIt is believed the first pieces of gum were stuck to the wall around 20 years ago ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Australia captain Michael Clarke will act as a pall bearer at Phillip Hughes' funeral in his home town of Macksville on Wednesday. The funeral of the former Test batsman, who died last week after being hit on the neck by a bouncer in a Sheffield Shield match, will also be attended by the full Australia men's and women's squads and many more major figures from the world of cricket. The service at Hughes' old school is expected to last an hour and will begin with the opening music 'Forever Young' and conclude with 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me'. School children walk past a tribute to Phil Hughes in the cricketer's hometown of Macksville, New South Wales . Green and gold ribbons fly from a street pole as a tribute to Hughes on Wallace Street, in his hometown . Children perform a procession run through outside the Macksville High School in readiness for the funeral . Three cherry-pickers are linked together to form giant cricket stumps bearing the Test number 408 of the Australian batsman . Another tribute to Hughes is seen in a shopfront window on Wallace Street with the words: 'Phillip 408 God Bless R.I.P' Another tribute in the cricketer's hometown reads: 'Macksville's champion. Australia's inspiration. Rest in peace Phillip' Clarke will act as a pall bearer at Phillip Hughes' funeral and shared a photo of the pair on Instagram . Hughes' hometown of Macksville is 250 miles north of Sydney - and sits between Sydney and Brisbane . Hughes died three days before his 26th birthday. His funeral will be broadcast and relayed on big screens in the Macksville High School grounds to up to 4,000 residents of the small coastal town in northern New South Wales. West Indies and New Zealand greats Brian Lara and Sir Richard Hadlee will be among those attending, as well as a who's who of Australian cricketers of the past two decades and members of the touring Indian team. Clarke will also deliver a tribute to his friend, while Hughes' former state and international team-mates Tom Cooper and Aaron Finch will be pall bearers too. On Tuesday, Clarke shared a picture of the duo on the cricket field together and said: 'Tomorrow is going to be a tough day!' After the service, all current and former cricketers present will be invited to form a guard of honour. England captain Alastair Cook will not be among them, because he is with his one-day international team in Sri Lanka, but Test batsmen Nick Compton and Sam Robson are expected to be in attendance. It is understood the England and Wales Cricket Board will be sending a high-profile representative to Hughes' planned state memorial service - on a date yet to be announced. Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said it was 'out of the question' that the players should be expected to play a test match a day after the funeral of a respected teammate and treasured friend. Sutherland said CA would understand if, for some players, emotions were still too raw next Tuesday to face the challenge of test cricket and any player who felt unready for that match could withdraw without recrimination. 'Any player that is not comfortable or doesn't feel right, or there is medical advice to suggest they're not quite right, then we will obviously understand that,' he said. 'I'm sure the broader public will understand that as well,' he said. 'Understand that we and the Australian Cricketers' Association will be supporting them and nobody will think ill of anyone who feels uncomfortable about it.' Clarke, who shared this picture on Instagram ahead of what would have been Hughes' 26th birthday, will deliver a tribute to his friend . A tribute at a petrol station reads: 'In memory of Phillip. Farewell from Macksville. Forever in our hearts' A tribute reading: 'Rest In Peace Phil' written on a cricket bat hangs with green and gold ribbons by a sports field in Hughes' hometown . Veteran fast bowler Ryan Harris became the first player to publicly express misgivings about playing a test match so soon after the tragic death of a team-mate, saying he hadn't yet decided whether he would take part. Harris said Wednesday's service at Macksville - where the Australian sporting colors of green and gold are adorning stores and public buildings around the town - would be an emotional trial for the Australian players and only after that could they address their thoughts to the test match. 'Let's get through that first. It's going to be pretty bloody hard,' Harris told reporters in Brisbane. 'It might be a bit of closure or it might take longer. 'The thing is no one knows. No one has been in this situation before, losing a teammate and a very good mate and trying to play a cricket game less than a week later.' Harris said players would 'probably like a little bit longer' to reconcile their emotions before facing a test preparation. 'But that is reality,' he said. 'There's a test series on and there are games to be played, that's what we have to prepare for. But at least we have a date to work towards.' A cricket bat and cap are tied to a fence outside Hughes' former school in Macksville . A tribute to Hughes marked on the hill at the home ground of his former country club at Sawtell . In the week since Hughes' passing, Clarke has become a lightning rod for the emotions of his team and his nation. Clarke may not have been a universally popular figure in the past and his relationship with CA had been strained by his unorthodox efforts to prove his fitness for the first test after a hamstring injury. But all of those issues and impressions have been swept aside by the manner in which Clarke has comported himself since the death of a teammate he said was 'like a brother to me.' In articulately and unashamedly expressing his own grief, he made it possible for his team-mates and compatriots to grieve. Clarke will draw from the same well of emotion when he addresses Wednesday's funeral service at the recreation hall of the Macksville High School, close to the banana plantation on which Hughes was raised." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The funeral of Phillip Hughes will be attended by the full Australia men's and women's cricket squads .\nOn Tuesday, Clarke shared a picture of the duo on the cricket field together and said: 'Tomorrow is going to be a tough day!'\nHughes died last week after being hit on the neck by a bouncer in a Sheffield Shield match ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "AC Milan have confirmed they are in talks with Manchester United about playing a prestige friendly in the new year. Neither club is in the Champions League or Europa League this season and they are exploring the options of playing each other in a lucrative one-off game, almost certainly in the Middle East. United boss Louis van Gaal's plans for his team had been a potential sticking point but he confirmed earlier this month that he backed the idea of meeting top-class opposition in midweek. Neither Manchester United or AC MIilan are in the Champions League or Europa League this season . Louis van Gaal confirmed earlier this month he backed the idea of playing top opposition . AC Milan's director Umberto Gandini confirmed a friendly with United was on the agenda. Gandini said: 'This is something we have been talking about for a few weeks and we have a committed interest to do something together. 'It's just a question to find the right date and then to find the right place.' One possible date would be around Wednesday January 28, which does not clash with any European matches nor any Italian Cup games. There are Capital One Cup semi-finals taking place but that would not impact on United playing a friendly. Wayne Rooney scores as United beat Milan 4-0 in the Champions League round of 16 in 2010 . In 2008 a full-strength United squad played a testimonial game in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in front of sell-out 69,000 crowd on a Monday night and then had a spell at a warm-weather training camp before returning for an FA Cup match. Van Gaal said earlier this month that he wanted his team to play top teams in midweek and had spoken about it to United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and managing director Richard Arnold. Van Gaal said: 'I like to play midweek games against high-level opponents.' Both United and Milan could expect to earn more than £1million from the match. United expect a drop in income of up to £48m as a result of failing to qualify for the Champions League under David Moyes. In 2008 a full-strength United squad played a testimonial game in Riyahd, Saudi Arabia ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Neither club is in the Champions League or Europa League this season .\nLouis van Gaal confirmed earlier this month he backed new year friendly idea .\nThe one-off lucrative game would almost certainly be in the Middle East .\nOne possible date would be around Wednesday January 28 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Just one in three schools still holds a traditional nativity play even though parents want the Christmas story to live on in education. The most popular Christmas play now staged in schools is an ‘updated nativity’ featuring characters such as aliens, punk fairies, footballers, drunk spacemen, Elvis and recycling bins, a survey showed today. Seven per cent of schools even refuse to call the production a Christmas or nativity play, preferring instead ‘Winter Celebration’, ‘Seasonal Play’ or ‘End of Year Concert’. Scroll down for video . Changing times: Just one in three schools still holds a traditional nativity play even though parents want the Christmas story to live on in education (picture posed by models) The poll also showed that parents want to keep alive the traditional nativity play with 65 per cent saying they wished their children’s school staged one. The findings come amid growing concern among some clergy that Christianity is being marginalised in Britain. Just 32 per cent of primary schools continue to stage a traditional nativity which tells the story of Christ’s birth, according to a poll of 2,157 members of parenting site Netmums. Instead, nearly half – 47 per cent – stage an ‘updated nativity’ which mixes modern and traditional characters. A further one in eight – 12 per cent – puts on a ‘modern nativity’ which dispenses with religious references altogether. Parents reported that ‘modern’ roles being introduced in schools include aliens, recycling bins, punk fairies, Elvis, footballers, a lobster, a napkin, carrots, sprouts, a pumpkin and a drunken spaceman. There were even reports of an Apprentice-style Christmas performance, with ‘Lord Christmas’ instead of Father Christmas playing the lead role. In a growing trend, one in 100 schools asks pupils to perform Christmas plays incorporating information on the festivals of Eid, Hanukkah and Diwali. Almost one in ten schools decided against staging a Christmas production at all. Christmas carols are also under threat in schools, the survey showed. Just 35 per cent of schools still require pupils to sing traditional carols and hymns amid evidence they are being eclipsed by Christmas pop songs such as ‘Rocking Around the Christmas Tree’. The decline of the traditional nativity is against parents’ wishes, the poll suggested. Of parents whose school had elected not to hold a traditional nativity, 65 per cent would like it to introduce one. Shift: Seven per cent of schools even refuse to call the production a Christmas or nativity play, preferring instead ‘Winter Celebration’, ‘Seasonal Play’ or ‘End of Year Concert’ Just one in five parents - 22 per cent - feel the nativity is ‘unimportant’ while one in eight - 13 per cent - planned to teach their child the Christmas story at home. In further revelations, and in a sign of the times, a third of schools now ask parents to sign forms declaring they will refrain from posting photos of the Christmas play on social media. Just 38 per cent of schools allow parents to take pictures of the play freely, while cameras are banned at 16 per cent. The most popular Christmas play now staged in schools is an ‘updated nativity’ featuring characters such as Elvis Presley . A further 14 per cent of schools video the performance before charging parents for copies. But competition for key parts in Christmas plays – and parental pride and angst over the roles allocated – shows no sign of diminishing. One in nine parents have witnessed others pressuring teachers to give their child a main part while 26 per cent suspected it went on at their school. One in seven (14 per cent) admitted being ‘upset and disappointed’ by the part allocated to their child in the school Christmas play. Netmums co-founder Siobhan Freegard said: ‘While the UK is a diverse and multicultural society and it’s right children learn about all religions and cultures, many parents feel the traditional nativity is being pushed aside. ‘It seems wrong to bombard kids with commercial messages about presents and Santa without them realising the true meaning of the celebration. ‘This study shows many parents who aren’t religious look to the nativity as a comforting part of the Christmas celebrations and want their school to embrace and celebrate it, rather than make up a version with perhaps less resonance for kids. ‘Christmas is about peace, acceptance and tolerance, so let’s see more schools accept back this tradition.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Most popular Christmas play now staged in schools is ‘updated nativity’\nProductions feature aliens, fairies, footballers, drunk spacemen and Elvis .\nMany schools avoid term 'nativity play' instead using 'Winter Celebration'\nComes amid growing concern Christianity is being marginalised in UK ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Russian special forces are leading attacks on Donetsk airport as fighting in east Ukraine intensifies despite a two-month-old ceasefire, the country's military claims. Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said there had been particularly fierce fighting at the in airport over the weekend and claimed Russian troops were involved. 'These are Russian special forces. It's already the third day that they've been trying to do something,' he told Reuters by telephone. Civil war: A man takes pictures of a shop hit by shelling in the Telstilshik district of Donetsk . At least three Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the past 24 hours as fighting intensifies for control of Donetsk airport . Damage: Scorch marks and shrapnel holes scar a building in Donetsk, which is a rebel stronghold . Pictures meanwhile showed damage to residential buildings and shops inside rebel-held Donetsk after shelling by the Ukrainian army, but there was no news of civilian casualties in the city. Mr Lysenko's accusations came as both Ukrainian officials and Nato claimed Russia had further violated the ceasefire agreement by sending advanced weapons to rebel units. Ukraine said yesterday that a convoy of 106 vehicles had entered its eastern territory from Russia without permission and accused Moscow of using humanitarian aid shipments to smuggle weapons and ammunition. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said: 'We see a significant military buildup in and around Ukraine. Large transfers of Russian advanced weapons, equipment and military personnel to violent separatists.' Moscow denies using humanitarian convoys to transport weapons and rejects Western and Ukrainian accusations that it is arming the rebels and sending fighters to aid them. It accuses the West and Kiev of pressing a campaign of indiscriminate violence in the eastern territories of Luhansk and Donetsk. The nine-month-old conflict is thought to have killed more than 4,300 people. Despite a peace deal signed by Ukraine, Russia and separatist leaders on September 5, there have been continued attacks from both sides. Smashed: A room lies in ruins after a block was hit by shelling overnight in the Telstilshik district of Donetsk . Clean up: A man clears rubble in his flat that was destroyed by Ukrainian army shelling during the night . Mr Lysenko said three Ukrainian servicemen had been killed in the past 24 hours in intensified artillery strikes from the rebels that he linked to yesterday's arrival of another large aid convoy from Russia. A further 15 had been injured, according to official sources. 'The new humanitarian convoy arrived and the terrorists received ammunition for heavy artillery ... therefore they are able to increase the intensity (of attacks),' he said. Months of fighting in Ukraine's restive east have left many without enough food and led to severe shortages of essential medical supplies. Russia has regularly dispatched shipments of aid, a move which the pro-Western Kiev government has denounced as a cynical operation to ship military equipment to rebels. Victims of war: A youth looks at the damage in the kitchen of his flat after it was hit by shelling . Elsewhere in Shchastya, north of Lugansk, a Ukrainian soldier fires a missile with a man-portable air-defence system during exercises . Commenting on yesterday's convoy, Mr Stoltenberg said the best way to improve the humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine was to stop violations of the Minsk agreement, intended to halt the conflict in eastern Ukraine, and to respect the ceasefire. 'We are seeing that the separatists and Russia (are) not doing that. Russia is fuelling the conflict by providing ... equipment and other kinds of support for the separatists and thereby undermining and violating the ceasefire and also the efforts to create a peaceful, negotiated solution,' he said. Nato foreign ministers meet in Brussels tomorrow to discuss the situation in Ukraine and to review steps the 28-nation alliance has taken to boost its defences and to reassure nervous eastern European allies following Moscow's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region in March. They will agree to continue the measures, which include exercises and rotations of small numbers of troops to eastern Europe, throughout 2015." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ukraine army says Russian special forces have attacked for three days .\nComes amid accusations of weapons smuggling in Russian aid convoys .\nThree Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 15 more injured ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A brown bear has been spotted in the disaster zone around the Chernobyl, the first time one has been seen in the area for 100 years. The bear was photographed by an automatic camera trap in the exclusion zone around the Ukrainian nuclear power plant, the scene of one of the world's worst nuclear accidents. Scientists are studying the area, evacuated since the reactor meltdown in 1986, to better understand the risks radioactivity poses to humans and wildlife. Scroll down for video . Spotted: This brown bear was photographed by a camera trap in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone . Return: It is believed Brown bears have not been seen in the area around Chernobyl for more than 100 years . Peekaboo: The cameras have been set up around Chernobyl as part of research into the area's radioactivity . The brown bear pictures were obtained by Sergey Gaschak, a Ukrainian collaborator with the British-run TREE (TRansfer, Exposure, Effects) research programme into the effects of radioactivity. It is far from the first large mammal discovered to be stalking the 30km-radius Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Dr Gaschak's camera's have already spotted lynxes, grey wolves, wild boar, elk, horses and otters, among other animals, living in the deserted area. Project leader Mike Wood from the University of Salford told BBC News: 'We are basically working on the assumption that as you move people out of the equation and human pressure and disturbance is removed, then any animals that have a corridor into the exclusion zone find they are suddenly away from the pressures and dangers presented by people.' More than 100,000 people were evacuated from their homes around the damaged Chernobyl power station after the April 1986 reactor explosion - the worst nuclear accident until the meltdown at Fukushima Daichi in 2011. The explosion breached the reactor core, opening it to the elements and belching a massive plume of radioactive fallout that drifted over large parts of the western Soviet Union and Europe. The battle to contain the contamination and avert a greater catastrophe ultimately involved over 500,000 workers in one of history's biggest civil engineering tasks, said to have cost an estimated 18 billion rubles ($18billion). Disaster site: The Chernobyl meltdown in April 1986 was the world's worst nuclear accident until the disaster at the Fukushima Daichi nuclear power plant in Japan in 2011 . The Chernobyl disaster was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. An explosion and fire released large quantities of radioactive particles into the atmosphere, which spread over much of the western USSR and Europe. The Chernobyl disaster is the worst nuclear power plant accident in history in terms of cost and casualties, and is one of only two classified as a level 7 event on the International Nuclear Event Scale. The battle to contain the contamination and avert a greater catastrophe ultimately involved over 500,000 workers and cost an estimated £11 billion ($18 billion). During the accident 31 people died, and long-term effects such as cancers and deformities are still being accounted for. The TREE research programme aims to 'reduce uncertainty in estimating the risk to humans and wildlife associated with exposure to radioactivity and to reduce unnecessary conservatism in risk calculations.' It combines controlled laboratory experiments with fieldwork, most of which is planned for the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The researchers will be focusing on three different areas of different levels of contamination to get a comprehensive overview of what species are found in the exclusion zone. At any one time 15 cameras will be operating in each area to catch a glimpse of the kinds of wildlife there. This first stage of the project will continue until late 2015. 'Once we have completed this particular stage of the study, looking at what animals are there and in what density, we are then going to be selecting one particular species to target for a trapping and collaring campaign,' Dr Wood told the BBC. 'We will be fitting collars with GPS to these animals, and also dose-measurement technology so that we are then able to track movement over the course of a year through the exclusion zone and get a real measurement of the exact radiation exposure that these animals get.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Bear spotted by camera trap set up by radioactivity research project .\nThe abandoned area around Chernobyl has become a wildlife haven .\nScientists hope their research there will help them understand radioactivity ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A former college teammate of Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray has revealed that he's filing for divorce - just a day after unleashing a string of furious tweets alleging that his wife slept with the NFL star. Brennan Clay played alongside Murray, 26, for the University of Oklahoma Sooners in the 2010 season. Before heading off to church on Sunday, Clay, 22, told the world his wife of just five months, Gina D'Agostini, had had 'an affair' with Murray. Scroll down for video . Brennan Clay, 22, revealed on Monday that he's filing for divorce from wife Gina D'Agostini just a day after he unleashed a string of furious tweets alleging that she and DeMarco Murray had slept together . Love triangle: Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (left) has been accused of having an affair with Dallas fitness instructor Gina D'Agostini - who also happens to be the wife of his former college teammate, Brennan Clay . 'So Demarco Murray was having an affair with my wife...I'm done...' Clay wrote on Sunday afternoon to his nearly 25,000 followers. Clay did not specify how long he believes his wife and the NFL player were together, nor did he say whether the affair has ended. However, he did offer a couple of reasons their alleged affair is so wrong. '1 has a baby momma and she has 2 kids,' he wrote. Michigan native D'Agostini does not have children with Clay. Murray has a baby with former Passions actress Heidi Mueller. Clay failed to mention what might make such an affair so painful for him, besides the obvious feeling of betrayal: he and D'Agostini have been married just four months. Clay did not fail to convey how he feels about the alleged breach of trust, however. 'I'm disgusted': Clay (left) and D'Agostini (right) have been married just five months, but now he says he is filing for divorce . Murray and Clay played together during the 2010 season - Murray's last for the University of Oklahoma and Clay's first. Here, Murray is pictured as he and others watch Clay being carted off the field by paramedics following an injury in September 2010 . 'I'm disgusted...' Clay wrote, before heading off for some spiritual consolation. 'On that note headed to church,' he tweeted before his account went silent for a few hours. He later tweeted: 'People givin me ish for puttin it out there ..if you could read these messages ..YOU would too ..I wanted the truth out there'. Brennan Clay played for the Sooners for four seasons starting in 2010, Murray's last year on the team, the New York Post reports. He went on to go to training camp with the Broncos but was let go in August. His more successful former teammate Murray was selected in the third round of the 2011 draft by the Cowboys, where he remains. Murray has yet to respond to the accusations. D'Agostini makes a living as a fitness instructor in Dallas, according to her Facebook page. D'Agostini lists her job as a fitness instructor on her Facebook page. She has two children from a relationship she had before her marriage to Clay earlier this year . Murray, at center in November, was a third round draft pick by the Cowboys in 2011. Clay briefly went to training camp with the Broncos but was let go in August ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Former Oklahoma Sooners player Brennan Clay, 22, announced on Monday that he is divorcing his wife of five months .\nComes a day after he unleashed a string of tweets claiming his wife Gina D'Agostini slept with Murray .\nMurray, 26, and Clay both played for the University of Oklahoma in 2010 .\nD'Agostini, a Dallas fitness instructor, has two children with another man and Murray has a child with soap opera actress Heidi Mueller ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The search is on for a 12-year-old Bronx girl who disappeared after leaving her home on Friday, police said. Charleyne Delgado was reported missing Saturday after not returning to her home on University Avenue near W 165 Street in Highbridge. Missing: Charleyne Delgado was reported missing Saturday after not returning to her home in Highbridge, having last been seen on Friday . She was last seen on Friday around 2:30 p.m. wearing a black t-shirt and black jeans, the Daily News reports. Delgado is described as a Hispanic female who is five feet and two inches tall and weighs 163 pounds, and has hair dyed pink and blonde." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Charleyne Delgado disappeared from her home on University Avenue in Highbridge .\nShe was last seen at her home Friday afternoon, and parents filed a report on Saturday ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after authorities say he crashed his car into the pedestrian walkway on the Golden Gate Bridge and got it struck there. Bridge spokeswoman Priya David Clemens told KTVU that the driver - who has since been identified as San Francisco man Daniel Sato - left the parking lot on the Marin side of the bridge about 5.30am driving at high speeds. He then crashed his blue Ford Mustang through some concrete and steel partitions that separate the traffic lanes from the pedestrian walkway and bike path. However once inside the walkway, he just kept driving. A bit stuck: An alleged drunk driver wedged his car into this tight space on the Golden Gate Bridge Tuesday morning after driving along the pedestrian walkway . Smash: The 22-year-old driver crashed through steel and concrete barriers to get into the walkway . Not a road: Police say the young man treated the pedestrian path as a traffic lane and kept driving . Traffic: The incident caused major disruptions to the bridge on Tuesday morning as bridge workers tried to remove the car . Arrested: Daniel Sato, 22, was taken to hospital for minor injuries and then arrested for drunk driving . Authorities say the car traveled 400 yards before becoming tightly wedged between two barriers. Fortunately no one was on the bridge walkway when the wreck occurred. The motorist suffered minor injuries, with the car's airbags deploying after jamming into the tight space at high speeds. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and then arrested on DUI charges. However the incident did not stop there. 'This driver really gave our engineers and crews some work to do today,' Clemens said. Exit strategy: Engineers decided the easiest way to remove the vehicle was to crane it out . Local: Sato has posted many photos of his car to Facebook, including ones of it on the Golden Gate Bridge . Trouble: A Bridge spokesperson said the entire incident was caught on security cameras . The engineers had to work whether to remove part of the bridge's railing and tow the car out, or use a crane. At about 10.45am the Mustang was craned out, according to ABC7 News. Traffic had to be stopped in both directions as the car was removed. The entire crash was captured on the bridge's security cameras. However Clemens said they will not be publicly releasing the footage." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Crash occurred 5.30am Tuesday .\nDaniel Sato, 22, smashed through concrete and steel barriers to get into the pedestrian pathway .\nHe continued driving up the walkway before the car jammed between a railing and a fence .\nHe was minorly injured and taken to hospital, where he was arrested .\nBridge workers used a crane to remove the car ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Lionsgate is launching a touring exhibition of The Hunger Games as the first step toward opening a theme park dedicated to the wildly-popular book and film series. The movie studio revealed that it's 'deep into conversation' with potential theme park partners. The post-apocalyptic franchise has proved a substantial money-maker for Lionsgate, grossing nearly £1billion at the box office, and the company is looking for new ways to cash in on its success. Scroll down for video . Movie magic: Lionsgate revealed that it's 'deep into conversation' about opening a Hunger Games theme park . The four-part series has yet to release its final two installments, with the third - The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 - set to arrive in cinemas in November. But can the studio turn a successful film franchise into a profitable theme park? Lionsgate will begin testing the waters with the launch of a touring exhibit, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, in the summer of 2015. The studio has joined forces with theme park creator Thinkwell Group to develop its plans. 'Thinkwell... is spearheading an initiative for line extensions of \"The Hunger Games\" and all of our other brands,' Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer said during a conference call, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The studio will test the waters with a touring exhibit - The Hunger Games: The Exhibition - in summer 2015 . He said: 'As a first step, we've already designed a state-of-the-art travelling museum involving costumes, props, and other elements of the Hunger Games world that will begin touring the U.S. next summer.' Now it seems that the studio is eyeing an even grander presence. During Friday's conference call, Feltheimer revealed that studio execs are 'excited about these [theme park] opportunities and are pursuing them,' reports Businessweek. He also mentioned that The Hunger Games: The Exhibition would be the first test of several 'extensions' of Lionsgate franchises, which include Twilight and Divergent. Twilight phenomenon: The vampire-meets-girl love story was a worldwide success . The next big thing: Lionsgate's Divergent is also being eyed as an opportunity for brand 'extension' Twilight has proved particularly successful for the studio, with the vampire love story's five-film franchise grossing almost £2billion worldwide. Apocalyptic teen romance 'Divergent' has likewise made a substantial box office impact, netting £164million with its first of four films. This comes on the heels of Universal Orlando's launch of the Harry Potter-themed extension to 2010's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure launched The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 . This summer, Universal Orlando added Diagon Alley, which includes a thrill ride, wand shop, and restaurant . The new area in the studio's Florida park is called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley, and cost an estimated £239million. This is in addition to the initial site's £158million development costs. At this point, there's no word on whether Lionsgate is looking at developing a stand-alone theme park or simply adding themed attractions into already-existing parks." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Studio says it's 'deep into conversation' with possible theme park partners .\nThe Hunger Games: The Exhibition is touring the US in 2015 .\nHit film franchises Twilight and Divergent could be included in future plans ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Jose Mourinho has played it safe when predicting which teams will reach the last-16 of this month's World Cup. The Chelsea boss, clearly keen to keep friends over here onside, said that England will progress out of their group alongside Italy. That means the Portuguese believes Luis Suarez and Uruguay will fail to get out of one of the tougher-looking groups. VIDEO Scroll down for Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta scores a brilliant chip in Spain training . Buttering up: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has predicted that England will progress out of their group . Tough ask: Steven Gerrard's Three Lions face Costa Rica, Italy and Uruguay in Group D . Struggle: Uruguay are hoping that star striker Luis Suarez will be fit for the start of the tournament this month . Brazil or Holland to play either Ivory Coast or England in semi-finals . France or Nigeria to play either Germany or Belgium . AND . Spain or Mexico to play Italy or Greece . Argentina or Switzerland to play Russia or Portugal . 'I'm very emotional, I go always with my friends,' Mourinho told Yahoo Sport. 'If I say England out, next season they won't let me coach here.' There was a recurring theme to his choices, with the personalities and countries closest to the manager's heart unsurprisingly going through. Louis van Gaal's Holland, Didier Drogba's Ivory Coast and Nigeria are all predicted to get out of their respective groups. Interestingly in Holland's group - where they will play Spain, Chile and Australia - Mourinho claims the favourites will go through, but that the South Americans could easily finish in the top two. At the forefront: Louis van Gaal is good friends with Mourinho after a spell in charge at Barcelona . As for his native Portugal, Mourinho is backing them to edge out USA and Ghana to finish second behind Germany in a group where he expects no team will finish on zero points. Meanwhile, he is expecting France - who have won one World Cup group match in 12 years - to perform much better this time around and win their group ahead of Switzerland." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Portuguese tips Holland to get out of Group of Death with Spain .\nMourinho doesn't believe Suarez and Uruguay will progress .\nEngland to face Didier Drogba's Ivory Coast in his last-16 .\nRoy Hodgson's semi-final would be against either Brazil or Holland ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two loving parents of a transgender man have placed a birth notice in their local newspaper to celebrate the 'arrival' of their son Kai, who was born Elizabeth. Yolanda Bogert and Guy Kershaw put the notice in the December 2 edition of The Courier Mail to correct their 'mistake' and place a 'retraction'. The 19-year-old, from Brisbane, born Elizabeth Anne now identifies as a man and goes by the name of Kai Bogert. Scroll down for video . This 'birth' announcement appeared in Tuesday's edition of Queensland paper, The Courier Mail . Brisbane's Kai Bogert is 19 years old and was born Elizabeth Anne Bogert in 1995 . 'In 1995 we announced the arrival of our sprogget, Elizabeth Anne, as a daughter,' the loving message read. 'He informs us that we were mistaken. Oops! Our bad. We would now like to present, our wonderful son – Kai Bogert. Loving you is the easiest thing in the world.' But the proud parents could not resist poking fun at the teenager and added: 'Tidy your room.' Placing the ad in the paper seemed like a 'no brainer' for Ms Bogert. 'I needed to show my son I support him 100 per cent and wanted to let the world know that,' she told The Courier Mail. 'It is all very new to us. Kai just told me a few days ago that he no longer wanted to live as a girl.' Ms Bogert said there was always 'something different' about Kai who at first showed little signs but then later on it became more evident. Shocked about his mum's openness, Kai said he was happy with what she had done. A tweet of the notice has gone viral on Twitter, attracting almost 2,000 retweets in just eight hours . 'In 1995 we announced the arrival of our sprogget, Elizabeth Anne, as a daughter,' the loving message read . Mr Bogert is yet to undergo a gender re-assignment procedure . 'This last week has changed everything for me. I am still me but I am more me than I was a few days ago and feel free,' Kai told The Courier Mail. Within eight hours of Twitter user Lisa Dart sharing a photo of the notice, it had been retweeted almost 2,000 times and favourited almost 1,800 times. It attracted messages of support, including one from Ms Dart who wrote: 'Best Birth Announcement ever. Today's CM. What a wonderful family.' The announcement also warmed the heart of Aunty Miche who said: 'Parentin, ur doin it rite (sic).' While Goldie Pwn wrote: 'I wanna be this cool a Mom when I grow up.' A gushing King K said: 'how cute is that!!!!' Kai is yet to undergo a gender re-assignment procedure and has not yet had any hormones." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Brisbane's Yolanda Bogert and Guy Kershaw put classified in on Tuesday .\nAccording to the ad, the 19-year-old man was born Elizabeth Anne Bogert .\nWithin eight hours, the announcement had gone viral on social media .\nIt attracted almost 2,000 retweets and almost 1,800 favourites on Twitter ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Nearly all the top executives at Sony Pictures Entertainment are white and male, apparently leaked documents say, raising questions about control of Hollywood's film output. A spreadsheet said to show the salaries of 6,000 Sony Pictures employees, including top executives, reveals that of 17 earning $1million or more a year, just two are not white and just one is a woman. The list was leaked to a reporter at news and pop culture site Fusion as the film studio reels from a wider hacking attack which also leaked five major new films. An entrance gate to the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, California: Fourteen of the 17 top executives at the major film studio are white and male, according to apparently leaked internal pay documents . Minority of one: Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment Amy Pascal, the only woman earning more than $1million a year at the company, and chief executive officer of Sony Entertainment Michael Lynton . As corporate email and internal systems were knocked offline, Sony workers reportedly saw a message on their terminals saying 'Hacked by #GOP,' which is understood to be the initials of a group called Guardians of Peace. Sony is said to be investigating whether North Korea was involved after the pariah state objected to the release of a comedy about a CIA plot to assassinate its leader Kim Jong-Un. The latest leak from the hack is a spreadsheet titled 'Comp Roster by Supervisory Organization 2014-10-21', including detailed data about the salaries of Sony Pictures executives. Kevin Roose, reporting for Fusion, who was sent a link to the data by an anonymous source, said: 'When I sorted the list by “annual rate,” I noticed something notable: a stark homogeneity among the people earning the most. 'Based on the spreadsheet ... the employees of Sony Pictures with the highest annual rates appear to be nearly entirely white men.' Amy B. Pascal, co-chair of Sony Pictures Entertainment and chairman of SPE's Motion Picture Group, is the only woman among the top 17 most-highly paid executives. She earns £3million a year, according to the spreadsheet, joint highest on the list, along with Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton. Meanwhile, 15 of the 17 top executives appear to be Caucasian. The exceptions are Man Jit Singh, who appears to be South Asian, and Dwight R. Caines, who appears to be African American. And representing the rest of the world... Man Jit Singh, left, worldwide president of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Dwight Caines, its president of marketing, are the only non-white top-ranking executives . Sony workers reportedly saw a message appear on computer screens saying 'Hacked by #GOP', understood to be the initials of a group called Guardians of Peace - although some believe North Korea was involved . Sony Pictures is far from unique in having a largely white male leadership, however the spelling out of exactly how homogenous its top flight is will heap embarrassment onto the damage caused by the hack attack. Copies of some unreleased Sony films such as Still Alice, Annie, Mr Turner, and To Write Love on Her Arms are now being distributed on file-sharing websites, as well as the still-in-cinemas 'Fury'. A direct connection between the leak of those films and the hacking hasn't been confirmed, but it seems likely. Culver City, California-based Sony Pictures said in a statement yesterday that it is continuing \"to work through issues related to what was clearly a cyber attack last week. 'The company has restored a number of important services to ensure ongoing business continuity and is working closely with law enforcement officials to investigate the matter.' Along with the FBI, Sony has brought in forensic experts from the Mandiant division of FireEye, a Silicon Valley cybersecurity company, according to a source familiar with the case who did not want to be named because the companies have not yet announced the arrangement. Mandiant helps companies determine the extent of breaches and repair damages. The firm has worked on other high-profile computer breaches, including one at retailer Target last year." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Spreadsheet including employees' salary details is leaked after hack attack .\nIt shows 14 of the 17 most-highly paid Sony Pictures execs are white men .\nComes as five major unreleased new films leaked to file-sharing websites ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A 23-year-old woman from New Jersey has died on a flight from London to Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. The woman, who was travelling alone, passed away during a United Airlines flight from London Heathrow on Monday night. The plane had taken off from Heathrow just before 6.45pm GMT (1.45 EST), and the young woman was found unconscious mid-air. The 23-year-old woman died on a United Airlines flight from London Heathrow to Newark (stock image) A doctor, who was on the flight, attended to the woman and tried to resuscitate her, but she was declared dead at 1.30am GMT (8.30pm EST). Police and a medical examiner were waiting when Flight 115 landed at Newark Liberty International Airport at around 9:45pm EST. The woman reportedly had pre-existing medical problems, Port Authority spokesman Joe Pentangelo told NorthJersey.com. While her condition has not been revealed, it was not contagious and no other passengers were at risk a source told New Jersey.com. No quarantine was enacted on the body or plane when it landed and the woman was pronounced dead on arrival. Another spokesperson for the Port Authority added that he believed at this time that the lady 'passed away from natural causes', although they are waiting for additional information. United Airlines issued a statement on the deceased woman, but declined to comment further. 'United confirms that a passenger passed away on flight UA115 from London Heathrow to New York/Newark on Dec. 1, 2014. 'We offer our condolences to the passenger’s family. For privacy reasons, it would not be appropriate for us to comment further.' Newark Liberty International Airport: Port Authority Police spokesman Joe Pentangelo says the 23-year-old Newark resident was traveling alone. Pentangelo says she was found unconscious and died while in flight and may have had a pre-existing medical condition . Authorities are awaiting results of an autopsy and have not yet released her name. The cause of death is not yet known and the remains were removed to the office of the medical examiner. Newark Liberty International Airport is roughly 15 miles away from Manhattan and is one of two airports accepting transatlantic passengers directly into the New York City area." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Unidentified New Jersey woman, 23, was travelling alone and died on-board flight to the U.S.\nShe was declared dead 75 minutes away from Newark Airport .\nThe woman was suffering a pre-existing condition which was not contagious .\nNo passengers were at risk from the woman said sources familiar with the matter .\nThere was no quarantine on landing and the medical examiner is to perform an autopsy ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Driving under the influence of drugs is illegal, but until now police officers have had to wait for blood tests to confirm whether a driver is high, which can take up to 24 hours. Now, scientists have developed a cannabis-detecting breathalyser that generates results almost immediately. Researchers at Washington State University came up with the handheld breathalyser to detect THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Scientists have come up with a cannabis-detecting breathalyser that could be used on the roadside, and help police charge people with drug-driving offences more easily . The gadget uses ion-mobility technology, which is used by airport security professionals to detect drugs and explosives, The Seattle Times reported. The prototype device, which could be tested on humans as soon as next year, is not designed to detect how stoned a driver is, but simply to confirm whether they have THC in their system. Researchers at Washington State University came up with the handheld breathalyser to detect THC (illustarted), which is the psychoactive ingredient in pot, which is not found in alcohol . THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the chemical responsible for most of marijuana's psychological effects. It bonds to receptors on nerve cells, which respond by changing in activity. The cannabinoid receptors are found in areas of the brain linked to memory, cognition, pleasure, coordination and the perception of time. THC stimulates cells in the brain to release dopamine, creating a happy feeling, but can also cause hallucinations, delusions and affect rational thinking. On average, the effects last for around two hours. The idea is, that is the chemical was detected, a driver would be given a blood test, which could then be used as evidence in court. Taking drugs affects people's driving skills, and can give them slower reaction times, nausea, hallucinations, panic attacks, paranoia, 'the shakes,' dizziness, fatigue and the affects their ability to concentrate properly, which could increase their chance of having a road accident. Washington State University’s research could soon help out the Washington State Patrol, which have said that a quarter of blood samples taken from drivers in the area in the last year tested positive for cannabis. The state legalised cannabis two years ago and in 2013, 1,362 drivers tested positive for having active cannabis in their system – 25 per cent more than the previous year. It is estimated that 720 of these people had THC levels high enough to lead to an automatic drugged driving conviction under state law. The Washington State Patrol says it welcomes anything that gets impaired drivers off the road. Drug-driving affects people's ability to drive, which can increase the change of accidents (stock image) It's illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine, in the UK. Just one puff of cannabis puts a driver over the limit. The police ask drivers to do a 'field impairment assessment' to assess their ability to drive and can then arrest anyone who they suspect of driving under the influence, before taking them to do a blood test. If the test comes back positive, drivers could be charged with a crime. Penalties for drug driving include: A minimum 12 month driving ban, criminal record, a fine of up to £5,000 and/or six months in prison. Taking drugs affects people's driving skills, and can give them slower reaction times, nausea, hallucinations, panic attacks, paranoia, 'the shakes,' dizziness, fatigue and the ability to concentrate properly." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Washington State University researchers invented the breathalyser .\nIt detects THC, which is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis .\nDevice could be used on the roadside by police, but a blood test would still be needed to determine how high a driver may be .\nPrototype could be tested on humans in spring next year ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Every winter, this hotel is carved out of the surrounding snow, with igloo rooms, romantic suites and even an outdoor whirlpool for the bravest guests. Iglu-Dorf hotel is rebuilt every season from 3,000 tons of snow at six locations from the Alps to the Pyrenees. The Swiss igloos, constructed in the Bernese Oberland and surrounded by 9,000ft mountain peaks, comes with artworks carved into the walls by artists from around the world, candle-lit suites for romantic guests and even saunas among the mountains. Scroll down for video . The colourful lighting design adds even more beauty to this outdoor whirlpool . A cartoony mermaid is found on the wall leading into the rudimentary bathroom at the Iglu-Dorf hotel in the Bernese Oberland . For those who need to warm up, a Jacuzzi is also set in a snow cave near to the igloos and surrounded by candles . After a chilly night, guests can warm up with a huge breakfast, served with lost of coffee and pastries . From the outside the Igloo Village appears unassuming but below the snow it's a creative winter wonderland . Open from Christmas Day to April, each villages sleeps up to 38 guests, cocooning them in cosy sleeping bags on thick sheepskin rugs, designed to withstand temperatures of minus 40C. And in the morning, there’s an enormous buffet of croissants, cooked meats, pastries, cereals, cheese and coffee. The cost for one in a standard Iglu-Dorf igloo is 99euros (£68) from Monday to Thursday and 115 euros from Friday to Sunday. A tour around the Gstaad site shows the great diversity of works in rooms and common areas of the unique accommodation from traditional Inuit works to artists from Switzerland and much further abroad. A guest hams it up with a dragon's head sculpture at this unique accommodation . A design all over the wall features a beautiful mask and a rose cast in a block of ice . This cosy lounge and bar area in the Igloo Village belies the fact the entire building is case in snow and ice . Artists armed with no more than an ice pick, motorised saw and shovel, produce life-like animals such as seals, arctic wolves, polar bears and whales, eye-catching designs and patterns, or even super heroes. It's an elaborate and classy scene compared to the basic igloo Gunter first constructed with friends on a mountain in a bid to be first on the slopes in the morning. The company says 99 per cent of their guests stay one night only. 'We don't generally recommend [more than one night] as we neither have running water, nor showers,' the company says. Each village caters for 38 guests a night, all of who bed down on a thick sheepskin rug in cosy sleeping bags equipped for minus-40 degrees celsius. An elegant dining area in the hotel that is built seasonally from Christmas to April . Nighttime entertainment doesn't extend much past mulled wine and good conversation, though there is a private whirlpool and saunas. Other locations include Davos-Klosters in the Parsenn ski arena, Engelberg-Titlis in the Trubsee, Stockhorn and Zermatt where you can sleep at altitude of 2727m next to the Matterhorn." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Iglu-Dorf hotel in the Bernese Oberland is one of seven igloo village locations of its kind .\nArtists from Switzerland, Inuit communities and around the world invited to sculpt works in the walls .\nDesigns include a mermaid, Catwoman and Batman, and traditional Inuit creations ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Miroslav Klose is now the leading World Cup goalscorer in history after netting during Germany's humiliation of Brazil. But the 36-year-old striker had better enjoy the feeling while it lasts, because he might not hold the title for too long. In fact, Klose might not even be the top-scoring German at World Cups by the end of Russia 2018. Unless the Polish-born hotshot finds the net in Sunday's final, he is unlikely to add to his 16 strikes so far. But Thomas Muller already has that total in his sights. Germany coach Joachim Low praised Klose after the match but immediately tipped Muller to set a new record. 'It . really means a lot to all of us,' said Low. 'This is a record . that could be beaten only by Muller.' VIDEO Scroll down for German fans celebrating their 7-1 victory over Brazil . Record breaker: Miroslav Klose is the new top goalscorer in World Cup history . Not far behind: Klose's team-mate Tjomas Muller looks ready to beat his goals record . Muller scored the first goal in the 7-1 victory against the hapless Brazilians to bring his haul to 10 goals in just 12 World Cup games. And all signs seem to point towards Muller breaking his compatriot's record in future. 1 Miroslav Klose (Germany) 16 goals in 23 games (0.70 per match) 2 Ronaldo (Brazil) 15 goals in 19 games (0.79 per match) 3 Gerd Muller (Germany) 14 goals in 13 games (1.08 per match) 4 Just Fontaine (France) 13 goals in 6 matches (2.17 per match) 5 Pele (Brazil) 12 goals in 14 games (0.86 per match) 6= Sandor Kocsis (Hungary) 11 goals in 5 games (2.20 per match) 6= Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany) 11 goals in 17 games (0.65 per match) 8= Helmut Rahn (Germany) 10 goals in 10 games (1.00 per match) 8= Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina) 10 goals in 12 games (0.83 per match) 8= Gary Lineker (England) 10 goals in 12 games (0.83 per match) 8= Thomas Muller (Germany) 10 goals in 12 games (0.83 per match) 8= Teofilo Cubillas (Peru) 10 goals in 13 games (0.77 per match) 8= Grzegorz Lato (Poland) 10 goals in 20 games (0.50 per match) The Bayern Munich forward is just 24 years . old, so could conceivably have three more World Cups left in him should . he play on to Klose's age of 36. If he continues his impressive current . scoring rate of five goals in every World Cup, Muller could have 25 in . finals by the time he hangs up his boots. Muller also reaps the easy rewards of playing in front of the most powerful midfield in world football. Toni Kroos appears the natural successor to Xavi as the game's most technically gifted playmaker and is the key to Germany's Teutonic tiki-taka, which is strangling the life out of all who dare stand in their path. Combined with Bastian Schweinsteiger's brains and brawn, plus gifted footballers in Mesut Ozil, Mario Gotze and Sami Khedira among others, Germany look set to dominate international football for the forseeable future. As Klose has proved there really is no better gig in football than playing up front for Germany in major tournaments. There are five Germans in the top 10 goalscorers in World Cups. Klose set his goals record by overtaking Ronaldo - the original one - who is among the most skilful and deadly strikers ever to have graced the game. Yet Klose has still managed to surpass his tally thanks to Germany's stunning consistency in major tournaments and a lack of injury problems. Despite their huge strength in other areas of the pitch, there are also few rivals for Muller's position in Germany's team. The talented but raw Andre Schurrle has provided a sharper cutting edge than Muller when coming on from the bench and has three goals despite limited game time in Brazil. Otherwise only Klose, who is enjoying a last hurrah in his career, and the limited Lukas Podolski provide scant competition for the striker’s spot. Start of the rout: Muller took advantage of awful Brazil defending to score Germany's opening goal . The list of superior forwards from other countries who are being eclipsed by Klose and now Muller also makes for remarkable reading. To Ronaldo add the two greatest players of all time, Pele and Diego Maradona, and the top two currently playing the game, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Then add Gabriel Batistuta, Ferenc Puskas, Gary Lineker, Eusebio, Christian Vieri, David Villa, Roberto Baggio, Davor Suker, Sandor Kocsis, Romario, Thierry Henry... the list goes on and on. Yet Klose tops the lot, and Muller could one day usurp his fellow countryman as the World Cup’s goal king. Oh to be a German striker... Legends: But Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi are among the greats who can't compete with Klose's record . RECORD-BREAKING KLOSE: ALL THE GERMANY STAR'S 16 WORLD CUP GOALS IN PICTURES . Debut: Klose celebrates his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia in 2002 . Powered home: And he scored his second in the same game . Hat trick goal: And he celebrates after netting his third of the day . Netted: Klose scores his fourth World Cup goal against Ireland in 2002 . Nodder: Klose peels away after scoring against Cameroon during the 2002 World Cup . Hitting the back of the net: Klose celebrates scoring his sides second goal against Costa Rica in 2006 . Reeling away: Klose celebrates scoring against Costa Rica in their opening 2006 World Cup game . Strike: Klose scoring his third goal of the 2006 World Cup against Ecuador . Brace: Klose celebrates his second against Ecuador in their final Group A game in 2006 . Nutter: The forward leaping to head the equaliser against Argentina in the 2006 quarter-final . Third tourney: Klose celebrates his 11th World Cup goal in their opening game against Australia in 2010 . Slipped in: Klose scoring the opener of a 4-1 victory against England in the last-16 in 2010 . Scourge: Klose nets his first of two in the 4-0 win over Argentina in the 2010 quarter-final . Rout: And Klose scored again in the game to make it 4-0 . Finisher: The German forward scored his 15th goal in finals in the 2-2 draw with Ghana . Historic: The strike that made hm the record holder ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Miroslav Klose beat Ronaldo's World Cup record with goal against Brazil in semi-final in Belo Horizonte .\nKlose has now scored 16 goals in World Cup finals .\nThomas Muller now has 10 goals at World Cup finals .\nBayern Munich star is just 24 and could have three more World Cups left to break Klose's record ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two officers have been removed from their posts at an infamous Princeton University eating club after they sent emails ridiculing women, including one that featured a sexually explicit photograph. Adam Krop, who is the vice president of the club Tiger Inn, sent an email on October 12 showing a woman engaged in a sex act with a man at the club. It went to everyone on the club's mailing list and was accompanied by a crude joke and a reference to the woman as an 'Asian chick'. Andrew Hoffenberg, the club's treasurer, sent an email to the same group of people later that evening regarding a lecture by the Princeton alumna whose lawsuit forced eating clubs to admit women. Two officers have been removed from their posts at infamous Princeton University eating club the Tiger Inn, above, after they sent emails ridiculing women, including one that featured a sexually explicit photograph . According to The New York Times it said: 'Ever wonder who we have to thank (blame) for gender equality. 'Looking for someone to blame for the influx of girls? Come tomorrow and help boo Sally Frank.' Last month the Princeton Police Department said they were investigating the first email as it is illegal in New Jersey to distribute an explicit photograph without the consent of the person pictured. But yesterday the department said the case was essentially on-hold until a 'victim comes forward'. However, the university launched its own investigation. And amid complaints from members that the emails were evidence of a climate that is hostile towards women, the club's board of governors conducted a survey asking members if they would be surprised if a sexual assault had occurred at the club. The university launched an investigation after complaints from members that the emails were evidence of a climate that is hostile towards women and Adam Krop and Andrew Hoffenberg were asked to stand down . The board then notified members that Mr Krop and Mr Hoffenberg had been asked to stand down as their actions were 'offensive, disrespectful and in direct violation of our core values'. It said the board would now be more 'balanced by gender' and a new process would be developed so incidents of concern could be more safely reported. Neither Mr Krop or Mr Hoffenberg have spoken about the emails. It is understood the survey found the majority of members were comfortable at the club, but 'gender bias' had occurred at a number of specific events and ceremonies. The Princeton University email scandal comes as the treatment of female students at campuses across the U.S. has come under greater scrutiny. Last month the Princeton Police Department said they were investigating the first email as it is illegal in New Jersey to distribute an explicit photograph without the consent of the person pictured, but yesterday the department said the case was on-hold until a 'victim comes forward' A fraternity gang rape has been reported in Virginia, and on Monday, Wesleyan University announced a ban on social activity for a fraternity where sexual assaults were reported. The federal Education Department is investigating sexual violence cases at 90 institutions of higher learning. Princeton's 11 eating clubs are not officially affiliated with the university, but they are the center of social activity for undergraduate students. Tiger Inn is infamous for its hard-partying atmosphere. It was also the last to admit women, in 1991, after being forced by the Supreme Court. Since then women have joined the club, but it is still a male dominated club. Some Tiger Inn attire bears the words 'more dudes' and club nights have had provocative themes. Last month, someone spray-painted the words 'rape haven' on the club's stone fence." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Princeton's Tiger Inn was forced to admit women by the Supreme Court .\nIn October two officers sent provocative emails to club members .\nOne said, 'Looking for someone to blame for the influx of women?'\nAnother contained a lewd image of a woman and a man at the club ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Blue cannot become red, white cannot become black, and stripes cannot become hoops. The sacred law of football kits will be broken by Barcelona next summer when they play in hoops instead of stripes for the first time in their 115-year history. Barcelona’s first ever kit in 1899 was red and blue halves but by 1910 the halves had become stripes and for the most part that is the way things have stayed. When the team won their first European Cup in 1992 at Wembley the players went up the old stadium’s famous 39 steps in orange shorts and red and blue striped shirts. Barcelona are reverting to hooped home shirts for the first time in their 115-year history, revealed by Sport . Barcelona celebrate winning the Champions League against Manchester United back in 2009 . Lionel Messi wears the traditional striped jersey during a triumphant season three years ago . Michael Laudrup and Ronald Koeman (pictured in 1992) alongside Johan Cruyff back in 1974 . Brazilian striker Ronaldo celebrating scoring against Atletico Madrid for Barca during the 1996-97 season . They had worn their orange second kit in the win over Sampdoria but to a man they had changed back into the classic number for one of the most famous photos in the club’s history as they collected and posed with the trophy. The stripes have become wider and narrower as time has past. From 1929 to 1940 only two blue stripes were visible on the front of the shirts. In 1949 a third blue stripe can be seen running down the middle and that is the way things stayed until 1999 when the centenary was marked by a return to the halves they had worn when they were founded. Halves were also used in 2008-09 when the club won its third European Cup. Henrik Larsson,Giovanni Van Bronckhorst, Carles Puyol, Ronaldinho and Xavi celebrating eight years ago . Samuel Eto'o alongside coach Pep Guardiola in 2009 (with Yaya Toure and Messi watching on) There have been some major deviations from the traditional in the form of second and third strips over the years. In the 2002-03 season the second kit was golden with a red and blue line down the middle and the third kit had a Crystal Palace sash. Pistachio green and luminous yellow have featured and the kids were really let loose in the crayon factory two seasons ago when the famous lollipop kit was presented. Its orange fading into yellow reminded supporters of a popsicle and was binned after one season. But messing about with the second and third strips has always been seen as fair game for shirt manufacturers who have to come up with new ideas every season. Romario scores the second goal in a 4-0 win against Manchester United at the Nou Camp in 1994-95 . Hristo Stoichkov celebrates scoring in the same game against United in Barcelona's famed stripes . Portuguese Luis Figo (left) and Brazilian Rivaldo celebrate after the former scored against Zaragoza in 1999 . But touching the home shirt still ranks as blasphemy. You might expect from an eccentric foreign owner with little sense of a club’s roots. But when the idea has come from, or been accepted by the club’s board, questions will be asked. Early indications are that fans are 70-30 against the innovation, there is still time for a rethink." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Barcelona will wear hooped shirts from the start of next season .\nThe Catalans have worn striped shirts for the majority of their history .\nGiants have also opted for halved home jerseys on occasion ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Iran paraded its military might today in a show of force which came as Isis continued making gains in neighbouring Iraq and Syria which have taken it to within 15 miles of the border with Turkey. The Islamic Republic marked the 34th anniversary of Iraq's invasion of the country on September 22, 1980 and led to an eight-year war. Thousands of soldiers and members of the guard marched in front of the country's president, Hassan Rouhani, who gave a speech at the ceremony in Tehran. Iranian Naval commandos march during the annual military parade in Tehran, marking the anniversary of Iran's war with Iraq which started on this day in 1980 . Iranian Revolutionary Guards attended the ceremony to mark the eight-year war, showing off Iran's military might . Iranian Naval troops came out in force, while terrorist group Isis continued to make gains in neighbouring Iraq and Syria and moved towards the Turkish border . Iran's President Hassan Rouhani (centre), prepares to give a speech as Army Commander Ataollah Salehi (far right), Revolutionary Guard Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari (far left) and Chief of the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Hasan Firouzabadi (second left), salute . Iranian soldiers wearing ghillie suits, a type of camouflage designed to resemble heavy foliage, stand in the baking heat in Tehran . Every unit of the Iranian Army was present at the parade, as well as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, pictured . He called the country a cornerstone of stability in the Middle East in the face of the 'terrorists' rocking the region. Army Commander Ataollah Salehi, Revolutionary Guard Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari and Chief of the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Hasan Firouzabadi were other notable commanders in attendance. Every unit of the Iranian Army, as well as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps joined in the parade, remembering the war in which around half a million soldiers died. The war is known as the 'Sacred Defence', and the parade was the opening ceremony of 'Sacred Defence Week', starting at the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic. A group of the Iranian Kurds, members of the Basij paramilitary force, march through the Iranian capital with guns in hand . Iranian Arabs joined the Kurds, as Iran showed the unity within the country 34 years to the day after it was invaded by Iraqi soldiers . A group of Iranian top officials wave while President Hassan Rouhani's plane taxis before take-off from Mehrabad airport during an official departure ceremony as he leaves for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly . A military truck carries a Sejil medium-range missile past portraits of the Islamic republic's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei . Groups from the Iranian Kurds and the Iranian Arabs walked side-by-side during the ceremony - a display of the country's unity. President Rouhani jetted off to New York and the United Nations General Assembly immediately afterwards, and was seen off by a group of top Iranian officials. The Iranian army is made up of around 815,000 people - it has two parallel land forces - the regular army and the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution. Iran dramatically reduced its reliance on training and equipment from abroad after the war with Iraq in 1988, and the army underwent a huge restructure. Before the war it had been armed with the latest equipment from the West, including the USA, Britain and France, but during the war, as supplies ran out, they were also forced to Russia, China and North Korea. It now boasts more than 2,400 tanks, including the likes of T-72s, more than 1,500 armoured fighting vehicles, almost 900 multiple-launch rocket systems, nearly 500 aircraft and around 400 ships. Iranian soldiers salute from a T-72 tank during the huge parade, showing off Iran's army which boasts more than 800,000 soldiers . Soldiers march past President Rouhani, who made a speech calling Iran a cornerstone of stability in the Middle East in the face of the 'terrorists' rocking the region . A map showing Isis presence within the Middle East - the terrorist group are now within just 15 miles of the Turkish border after further advances . The Iran-Iraq was lasted from September 22, 1980 to August 20, 1988 and came after years of disputes over borders and fears that the 1979 Iranian revolution would inspire a similar rebellion among Iraq's Shi'ites and that Iran may replace Iraq as the dominant country in the region. It was known as the Gulf War up until the Persian Gulf War in 1990, and is now sometimes still referred to as the First Persian Gulf War. It started with the Iraqi air force, under the orders of President Saddam Hussein, launching surprise attacks on the Iranians with formal warning, and also attacked on the ground, but they did not make much progress before being repelled by the Iranians until they had been basically banished from the country by the summer of 1982. Iran was the aggressor for the remaining six years, until the war finally ended thanks to UN-brokered ceasefire Resolution 598, which saw borders restored to exactly how they had been before the war. The final prisoners of war were exchanged in 2003. There were Iranians who fought for Iraq, and vice versa - including Iraqi Kurdish Democratic Party fighters siding with Iran. Around half a million soldiers died in total, and the war has been compared to World War I because of the brutal nature of the trench warfare, machine gun posts and forays into no-man's land. Chemical weapon use was prevalent from the Iraqi side - most famously mustard gas, which causes blisters on the skin and lungs. The war caused huge financial losses for both the Iranian and Iraqi governments - believed to be more than $500billion each, while it also significantly set back Iraq's scientific advancements." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Iranian soldiers paraded through Tehran to mark 34th anniversary of start of eight-year war with Iraq .\nPresident Rouhani gave a speech at the ceremony, calling Iran a cornerstone of stability in the Middle East .\nHe then jetted immediately off to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly .\nGroups from the Iranian Kurds and the Iranian Arabs walked side-by-side during the ceremony .\nShow of military might comes as terrorist group Isis continue to make significant advances in the region ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Kurdish fighters have killed dozens of Islamic State militants in recent days as battles continue to rage around the strategic Syrian border town of Kobane. In one village, a Kurd was today pictured standing over the bodies of Islamic extremists after they were killed in Halimce, a village east of the town. Around 20 jihadists also died in the hills west of Kobane days after it was recaptured following months of heavy fighting which has left the town in ruins. Kurdish forces retook the town on January 26 in a symbolic blow to the jihadists who have seized large swathes of territory in their onslaught across Syria and Iraq. Scroll down for video . A Kurdish fighter points at ISIS militants laying dead on the ground in the village of Halimce, near the Syrian town of Kobane after they were apparently lined up and shot . The bodies of around 20 Islamic extremists were rounded up days after the Kurds recaptured the strategic town of Kobane following months of heavy fighting which has left the town in ruins . Syrian Observatory for Human Rights director Rami Abdel Rahman said: 'Nineteen ISIS members were killed in fighting against the (Kurdish) People's Protection Units (YPG) in the hills surrounding Manaz to the west of Kobane. 'Another three jihadists died in fighting around villages to the east of Kobane, while the YPG also took one ISIS member prisoner,' he told AFP. The YPG had also recaptured five villages around Kobane this week, according to Mr Rahman, whose Britain-based group relies on a network of sources inside Syria. But the Islamic State group still controls hundreds of villages in the area. 'Another 350 villages remain under ISIS control,' he said, referring to settlements in the area around Kobane. One civilian was also killed. 'ISIS shelling in the western countryside of Kobane killed a civilian,' said Mr Rahman, who has repeatedly stressed that the fight for the Kobane area is far from over. Hazard: It is not known whether this bomb in Kobane has already exploded or could detonate any minute . Bomb disposal: A local Kurdish militia group, the People's Protection Units have been scouring the city and dismantling unexploded bombs . Death from above: This rocket could have been fired from American-led coalition forces whose airstrikes targeted IS fighters in the city . The Kurdish People's Protection Units also recaptured five villages around Kobane this week, according to Abdel Rahman, whose British-based group relies on a network of sources inside Syria . ISIS militants lay dead on the ground in the village of Halimce, near the Syrian town of Kobane . The town, which is known in Arabic as Ain al-Arab, is characterised by demolished buildings and heavily armed fighters roaming otherwise deserted, rubble-strewn streets. Sheets meant to hide residents from snipers' sights still hang over streets and its shattered buildings and cratered roads suggest those who fled are unlikely to return soon. Meanwhile, with their town liberated, thousands of residents of Kobane are settling into Turkey's newest refugee camp for an indefinite stay. Opened on Sunday just several kilometres from the Syrian border, the new compound near the town of Suruc is the largest refugee camp yet in Turkey. Musa, a Kurdish marksman, looks at the eastern part of the destroyed Syrian town of Kobane . The town, which is known in Arabic as Ain al-Arab, is now characterised by demolished buildings and heavily armed fighters roaming otherwise deserted, rubble-strewn streets . Musa, a 25-year-old Kurdish marksman, sits in the rubble of the Syrian town of Kobane . Standing guard: An armed Kurdish man patrols the war-torn town of Kobane . It has begun taking in some of the estimated 200,000 people who fled Kobane after it came under ISIS attack in September. Made up of 7,000 tents capable of housing 35,000 people, the camp has been taking in around 1,000 refugees per day, site director Mehmethan Ozdemir told AFP news agency. But given the mass of people currently adrift in southern Turkey and northern Syria, the camp will only be able to house a portion of Kobane inhabitants. And although ISIS fighters have apparently been defeated in the border city by Kurdish forces, authorities have warned residents against returning until the area has been fully secured. A man walks in a street with abandoned vehicles and and damaged buildings in the northern Syrian town of Kobane. Sheets meant to hide residents from snipers' sights still hang over streets . A man walks past damaged buildings in the northern Syrian town of Kobane . Total destruction: After four months of fighting Islamic State militants, Kobane is filled with damaged cars and collapsed buildings . War-torn: A heavily armoured vehicle patrols the city of Kobane . Next battle: The Kurdish fighters who liberated Kobane from Islamic State must now begin to reassemble the crumbling town ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT .\nIslamic State militants killed as battles continue around the village of Kobane .\nComes days after Kurdish forces liberated the strategic Syrian border town ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "President Barack Obama joked today during a New York speech that he doesn't seem to have the traffic problems the city's residents are always complaining about. 'It's actually pretty smooth for me during the week,' Obama said, after playfully arguing that everyone in New York 'hypes' the traffic. 'I don't know what the problem is,' he told attendees of the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting. 'I haven't noticed.' Scroll down for video . Traffic? What Traffic?: President Barack Obama feigned ignorance of the traffic jams his visits to New York cause while speaking at the 2014 Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York this afternoon . Obama said he told former president Bill Clinton backstage that his daughter Chelsea, left, whose due to give birth any day now, could use his motorcade if she went into labor while he was on stage. Chelsea is pictured here during Obama's speech with her mother, former Obama administration official Hillary Clinton, right . A very pregnant Chelsea Clinton showed off her baby bump at the 10th Clinton Global Initiative today. Soon-to-be grandfather Bill Clinton indicated in an interview that aired on Sunday that Chelsea will likely have her baby by October 1 . Obama started off the bit by saying he told CGI namesake and former U.S. president Bill Clinton backstage that if his daughter Chelsea went into labor while he was speaking 'she has my motorcade and will be able to navigate traffic.' The president was seemingly unaware of how intensely New York drivers despise his visits and the traffic jams they cause around the city. Every time the president travels to New York police have to close streets along his motorcade's route, sometimes for long stretches of time, turning the city's busiest roadways into parking lots. The already busy streets were even more jam-packed this week as the United Nations convened for a climate change summit and a General Assembly meeting. Per usual, New Yorkers took out their outrage over the gridlock caused by Obama's motorcade on twitter. 'GO HOME OBAMA NO ONE WANTS THIS TRAFFIC,' twitter user Rebecca Plaine said. 'Thank you Obama for causing all this bulls*** traffic in NYC,' a user named Ramirez tweeted. 'Pres and Lady Obama we love you guys but please leave NY ASAP! This traffic is unbearable!' user Rachel Johnson begged. First Lady Michelle Obama accompanied the president to New York this afternoon, and the first couple will remain there through Thursday. After learning that Obama had mocked their travel problems, residents of New York and the surrounding area were even more irate. 'I know multiple folks who missed flights today because of him. File Under: No laughing matter,' twitter user @lisaedlisa said. Furious New York drivers directed their road rage at Obama on Tuesday afternoon . The president and first lady will be in New York through Thursday attending various United Nations meetings . President Obama was introduced at today's CGI meeting by the organization's founder, former president Bill Clinton. Obama said he noticed audience members 'trickling out' just before he took the stage after a panel that actor Matt Damon was participating in concluded . Obama was preceded at today's CGI conference by actor and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon, who spoke about the clean water initiatives. 'Always wonderful to follow Matt Damon,' the president jested moments after his traffic wisecrack. 'I saw people trickling out after he was done. 'These are the hardcore policy people who decided to stay for me,' he teased. President Obama is in the Big Apple this week for a series of events, including today's U.N. meeting, where he prodded the global community to cut carbon emissions, and the Clinton Foundation gathering. There he promoted the administration's new Stand with Civil Society program and advocated for the strengthening of civil society abroad. This evening the president will attend a Democratic Party fundraiser. Obama will again give remarks to the U.N. on Wednesday and Thursday before returning to Washington, D.C. on Thursday evening." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The president joked today during a New York speech that he doesn't seem to have the traffic problems the city's residents complain about .\n'I don't know what the problem is,' he told attendees of the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting. 'I haven't noticed'\nObama said he told Bill Clinton that if Chelsea went into labor while he was on stage 'she has my motorcade and will be able to navigate traffic'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Bad driver: Anthony Evans-Warner, 17, and his partner-in-crime, 15, held victim at gunpoint to force him to show them how to drive manually . Two teenage thugs who attempted to steal a car by holding a medical student at gunpoint were forced to give up on their crime when they could not figure out how to operate the stick shift. Anthony Evans-Warner, 17, and his 15-year-old partner-in-crime set upon a first-year resident at the Baylor School of Medicine in Houston as he was set to leave for the weekend, police have said. When the teens discovered that they did not know how to drive the car, they threatened the medical student with the gun to force him to show them how to drive manually. The teens attacked the medical student as he pulled up outside his college accommodation near the NRG Stadium in Houston, The University of Texas At Houston Police Department said. Evans-Warner pointed a gun at the student, and ordered him to get out of his car. 'The suspects were unfamiliar with the operation of a standard transmission and they tried to get the victim to show them how to drive the standard while he was being held at gunpoint,' Inspector Stefan Happ told Click2Houston. While being held at gunpoint, the victim showed the teenage thieves how to drive manually, and was thrown out of his car a few blocks away. 'The officers were chasing the vehicle and apparently they had issues operating the vehicle,' Inspector Happ said. 'They then jumped out of the vehicle and ran on foot.' Police were soon able to apprehend the culprits and return the car to the male student. Evans-Warner, 17, has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, and is being held without bail. The 15-year-old is also being held, but his identity is being withheld due to his young age. Gunpoint: Teenage thugs set upon a first-year resident at the Baylor School of Medicine in Houston outside his college residence as he was set to leave for the weekend ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Thugs, aged 15 and 17, attempted to steal car near Houston hospital .\nPair held medical student at gunpoint to obtain his car, police said .\nThey were unable to drive manual so forced victim to teach them .\nDespite 'lesson in driving stick' police soon caught the teen thieves ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Rory McIlroy has announced he will play for Ireland rather than Great Britain at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Golf makes its return to the Games in Rio for the first time since 1904 and McIlroy, who hails from Holywood in Northern Ireland, would be eligible to play for either team. McIlroy has long faced a difficult and highly political decicion over his allegiance. He grew up playing golf for Ireland but admitted to Sportsmail in September 2012 - shortly after the London Olympics - that he has 'always felt more British than Irish.' Tough choice: Rory McIlroy at the press conference at Fota Island where he announced his decision . All smiles: McIlroy on the putting green during the pro-am on Wednesday prior to the The Irish Open . But the 25-year-old two-time major champion admitted he has already made his choice during a press conference ahead of this week's Irish Open at Fota Island. CLICK HERE to read Derek Lawrenson's exclusive interview with Rory McIlroy from Spetember 2012 . 'I see this as a continuation of what I have always done,' said McIlroy, who has represented Ireland at golf's World Cup in the past but admitted the football World Cup in Brazil had influenced his decision. 'The World Cup is on in Brazil and it sort of gets you thinking,' said the former world No 1 and current No 6. 'I've been thinking about it for a while but in saying that, (there's) no time like the present - the Irish Open, something big is happening in Brazil - and I thought, “why not?” 'I just thought it was the right thing to do and the right time to let everyone know, and now I’m really looking forward to Rio.' VIDEO Rory McIlroy wins the BMW PGA Championship . In the swing: McIlroy in action during the US Open at Pinehurst last week, where he finished 23rd . Big hitter: The Northern Irishman has won two major championships and is a former world No 1 . 'Reunited with my clubs!': McIlroy tweeted this picture after his golf equipment finally made it to Ireland following his flight from the US Open . McIlroy faced a backlash from some corners following his interview with Sportsmail, in which he hinted he had made up his mind to play for Britain. He said at the time: ‘Maybe it was the way I was brought up, I don’t know, but I have always felt more of a connection with the UK than with Ireland. And so I have to weigh that up against the fact that I’ve always played for Ireland and so it is tough. Whatever I do, I know my decision is going to upset some people but I just hope the vast majority will understand.’ But McIroy said on Wednesday that his sense of allegiance to the Golfing Union of Ireland, the amateur body which runs golf in Ireland, influenced his decision. 'When I actually sat down and thought about it, had a little time to myself, it wasn’t because as a boy, as an amateur, my ambition was always to play for Ireland. Whether to play on the six-man team for the European Championships or the Home Internationals 11-man team, that was always my goal. ‘I played boy junior and boys golf for Ireland, I played my amateur golf for Ireland - just because I’m getting paid that doesn't mean I should change that.’ McIlroy, who recently split from his fiancee, Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, drew parallels with the Irish rugby team which draws players from the island of Ireland. ‘If you look at most of the other sports in this country - rugby being the main example - they see Ireland as one. ‘And I have a lot of friends who play for Ulster who would say they're Northern Irish but are very proud to pull on the green jersey, as I will be in a couple of years’ time.’ McIlroy also insisted the final decision was his. ‘I was always just worried about what other people would think when actually it's your decision at the end of the day and you have to take ownership of it and be comfortable with it. McIlroy was born in Holywood, Northern Ireland, which means he is a UK citizen and so eligible for Team GB. But McIlroy is also an Irish citizen and played amateur golf for Ireland on an all-island team, so he is also eligible to play for that nation at the Olympics. ‘That was the decision I was most comfortable with and the decision that I wanted to make. ‘I’m very happy with my decision and I’m looking forward now to the Olympics in a couple of years' time - if I qualify, obviously, for the team,’ he added with a grin. Asked if he had been 'torn' on the issue, the former world No 1 added: 'More worried about what other people would think, rather than me. But you've got to do what's right for yourself and what you feel most comfortable with, and ultimately that was the decision that I made.' McIlroy's golf clubs arrived safely in time for today’s Pro-Am but their delay from the United States after the US Open meant he couldn’t play a round with JP McManus on Tuesday at the Old Head of Kinsale." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "McIlroy had choice over whether to represent Ireland or Team GB at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 .\nNorthern Irishman had played for Ireland at golf's World Cup in past, but has hinted he wanted to play for Britain .\nMcIlroy told Sportsmail in 2012 that he 'felt more British than Irish'\nBut two-time major champion now says that playing for Ireland as a boy has influenced his decision .\nMcIlroy also says World Cup in Brazil helped him decide .\nWorld No 6 plays in Irish Open at Fota Island this week ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An illegal immigrant was caught hanging on to the underside of a horse box transporting an Olympic gold medal-winning racehorse from Calais to Dover. The man was found clinging to the chassis of the horse box carrying Valegro, which won gold with rider Charlotte Dujardin at the London Olympics in 2012. Police with sniffer dogs caught the man, who had chosen the largest and most accessible vehicle in the queue, as the vehicle was readying to return to England after an event in Norway. Scroll down for video . Stowaway: An illegal immigrant was caught hanging on to the horse box carrying Valegro, pictured, which won gold with rider Charlotte Dujardin in dressage at the London Olympics in 2012, pictured above . Groom Alan Davies said: 'We had queued at a manned booth to check in for the train, with just a couple of cars in front of us, and after checking in we were told to pull over once we'd gone through the barrier. 'I thought they just wanted to check the gas was off as they do on the trains, but security came over and looked under the lorry. They then said: \"There's someone under there\". 'They'd seen him on CCTV waiting around and when he'd disappeared they became suspicious.' Mr Davies said that he was shocked by what happened as he had taken precautions to guard against stowaways. If a trucker is caught with migrants in his vehicle when on British soil it is the driver, not the company, who is liable for a £2,000 fine. He told Horse & Hound: 'We were allowed to go – but if I'd gone through any further then I would've been fined. 'I've seen migrants hanging around in groups before, it was a big shock.' Valegro, who won Olympic gold at the London Games in 2012, had been returning from a demonstration event in Norway on Wednesday October 22. Dangerous: Police with sniffer dogs caught the man as the vehicle was readying to return to England after an event in Norway. Above, migrants in Calais try to jump on to a lorry before it crosses the Channel . Migrants are flocking to Calais in increasing numbers this year, with up to 2,000 people living in makeshift shelters as they wait to cross the English channel. The impoverished conditions in the port city has lead Natacha Bouchart, the mayor of Calais, to announce a new refuge for migrants, likened by many to the infamous Red Cross camp at Sangatte. The failed camp acted as a base of operations for many trying to cross in the UK before it was closed in 2002. French authorities insist they have been left with few options after fighting between migrant groups lead to 70 people being injured this summer, while people have also been targeted by criminals. Just last month a crew aboard a P&O ferry were forced to turn a firehose on a crowd of around 250 people as they tried to force their way on to the boat. Suspicious: Police had seen the migrant on CCTV as he waited near the queue of vehicles and went to investigate when he disappeared. Above, desperate migrants try to board a truck from Calais to England . The lorry driver who filmed the chaotic attempt to board the ferry, bound for Dover, described Calais as a 'war zone' saying the situation was at its worst for 20 years. A Home Office spokesman said: 'The security of the border is a priority and we are working at European and international level to address the wider problem of illegal migration. 'We have increased joint intelligence work with the French to target the organised crime gangs behind smuggling and people trafficking. 'These criminals are constantly modifying their tactics in an attempt to evade strengthened border controls and we are seeing increasingly dangerous methods being used, including the use of sealed or refrigerated vehicles. 'We warn those who are tempted to put their lives in the hands of organised criminals that they are putting themselves and their families at risk. If people have a genuine need of protection they should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach.' British dressage rider Carl Hester MBE, part of the 2012 team, tweeted: 'Valegro arrived safely back at Folkestone unlike the illegal immigrant found underneath the lorry!'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Horse Valegro won gold with rider Charlotte Dujardin at London 2012 .\nIt was being taken back to England following an event in Norway .\nPolice with sniffer dogs found the immigrant before the vehicle left France ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Stalker: Kathy Rowe, pictured, posed as her rival house bidder online, asking for men to 'force his way in and on me, while I say no' A San Diego woman who allegedly solicited rape and sodomy on a couple who outbid her for her dream home has pleaded guilty to stalking. Kathy Rowe, who won a local 'Mother of the Year' award in 2007, became so distraught after losing the property to the couple that she created fake sex-ads online pretending to be the wife, asking for strange men to break into her home and 'rape' her. The 53-year-old entered a plea bargain over the stalking charges, in exchange for prosecutors to drop felony charges of soliciting rape and sodomy and misdemeanor charges of identity theft and harassment. Rowe and the couple had both had their eye on the property in Carmel Valley, San Diego, but when Rowe was outbid, she decided to make the new owners' lives a living hell. The young husband and wife were initially subjected to bullying and stalking, which saw Rowe put a stop on their mail and sending religious missionaries to their doorstep. However, Rowe's hate campaign soon took a sinister turn when she allegedly posed as the wife in online adult entertainment ads titled 'Carmel Valley Freak Show,' inviting strange men over to the couple's home for sex . The online ads used the wife's picture and address, and described scenarios of a rape fantasy. 'I love to be surprised and have a man just show up at my door and force his way in the door and on me, totally taking me while I say no,' Rowe wrote to a respondent, posing as the wife. One man decided to follow up on the offer, but he was thwarted once by a locked gate and a second time when the husband answered the door. Two men who responded to the sex ads said they understood they were for consensual sex. Dream home: Kathy Rowe was so furious over missing out on this property in San Diego, she launched a campaign of terror against the new owners including posting online adverts looking for sex in their names . Worth jail? Kathy Rowe is facing three years in jail when she's sentenced in January 9 after launching a horror campaign against couple who out-bid her on this Carmel Valley home . Conviction of soliciting rape would have required Rowe to register for life as a sex offender. Rowe could face up to three years in prison when she's sentenced January 9. Rowe's lawyer C. Bradley Patton said he expects she will receive probation and possibly a period of home confinement. The probation would last three years, and the felony could eventually be reduced to a misdemeanor, Patton told the Los Angeles Times. Rowe has reached an out-of-court monetary settlement with the owners, the Times said. Desperate: A former mom-of-the-year was so desperate to buy this San Diego home she launched a campaign of harassment against the couple who beat her to it . Inciting: Kathy Rowe posted online adverts appealing for men to break into the home and rape the female owner in revenge after she missed out buying the property ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Woman ran hate campaign against couple who bought her dream home .\nKathy Rowe, 53, posed as the wife online, asking for men to 'rape' her .\nRowe asked for men to 'force his way in and on me, while I say no'\nShe also stopped their mail and sent religious groups to their door .\nEntered plea bargain in exchange for dropping soliciting rape charges ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "With Princess Charlene days away from giving birth, Monaco's Prince Albert was forced to draft in sister Stéphanie as his date last night. The Monégasque royal was at the Fight AIDS Monaco Auction Sale at the Hotel Meridien and looked in good spirits, cheerfully giving his sibling a smacking kiss on the cheek as she arrived to join him. For her part, Stéphanie, 49, was chic in a tailored cream boucle jacket and neatly tailored trousers, and accessorised the look with a bright slick of red lipstick. Scroll down for video . Pucker up: Prince Albert plants a kiss on sister Stéphanie's cheek as he arrives at the auction . No nerves: Despite the imminent birth of his twin heirs, Albert, 56, looked happy and relaxed . She also joined auctioneers on the stage to help sell off some of the art, which was donated by painters such as Kenzo Takada, will all profits going to help AIDS victims. Fight AIDS Monaco is a personal project of Princess Stéphanie's and was launched to help people with HIV and AIDS live normal lives, free from discrimination and stigma. Stéphanie is the youngest child of the late Prince Ranier and his wife Grace Kelly and has enjoyed a colourful career, that has included stints as a model, fashion designer and singer. Her love life has been equally colourful, with a first marriage to her bodyguard Daniel Ducruet, followed by a relationship with an elephant trainer. After that relationship ended in 2001, she married Portuguese acrobat Adans Lopez Peres but the marriage ended in divorce less than a year later. Nice to see you: The royal siblings looked thrilled to see each other for the Hotel Meridien event . All smiles: The siblings sat together for the event, which was held to raise funds to help AIDS victims . Birth: Albert's wife Charlene, who is almost nine months pregnant with twins, chose to stay at home . Auctioneer: Stéphanie helped auction off some of the artworks on behalf of her charity, Fight AIDS Monaco . While Prince Albert is no stranger to a complex love life, his romantic life has been transformed since meeting then Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock in 2000. Now Princess Charlene, the sports star moved into the Palais Princier in 2006 and the couple married in 2011. Although heavily pregnant Charlene, 36, usually accompanies Albert to events in Monaco, she remained at home last night. Due to give birth to twin heirs within days, she last appeared in public with the Monégasque royal family on Monaco Day last month. Donation: Painter Kenzo Takada was among the artists to donate work to be sold at the auction . Last appearance: Princess Charlene was last seen on Monaco National Day last month . Imminent: The heavily pregnant princess joined the rest of the Monégasque royals on the balcony . Kiss: She treated husband Albert to a kiss on the balcony of the Palais Princier in central Monaco . Speaking in a rare interview days after the balcony appearance, Albert told local paper Monaco Matin that the birth is imminent. 'As it is a twin pregnancy the birth will surely take place a dozen days early,' he told the French language title. Princess Charlene, 36, who has chosen to find out the babies' genders, is, he revealed, under strict instructions not to tell him. 'The princess probably knows but she is playing the game,' said the expectant father. 'She is keeping the secret as I asked her to.' 'You know, one doesn't often have the opportunity to have such pleasant surprises in life. That is why I prefer not to know the babies' gender before the birth.' With an average of 3.5 sets of twins born per 1,000 pregnancies, an instant family of two babies - even royal ones - isn't unusual. Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia is one royal parent of twins, who with wife Princess Sophie of Isenberg welcomed Carl Friedrich and Louis Ferdinand in 2013. Another is Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife Mary, who became parents to Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine in 2011. Prince Louis Alphonse, Duke of Anjou is yet another royal father of twins, following the birth of Prince Louis, Duke of Burgundy and Prince Alphonse, Duke of Berry, to his wife María Margarita Vargas Santaella in 2010. But although royal twins are fairly frequent among European dynasties, among them the Monégasque couple, British royals are an entirely different story with just one set born in the last 2,000 years. Born to King James I of Scotland and his wife Joan Beaufort in 1430, Alexander and James were the first and only twins born to British royal parents. Tragically though, Alexander, the eldest of the two, died before reaching one - with his younger brother later taking the throne of Scotland as James II. During his marriage to Mary of Guelders, James sired no fewer than seven children, all of them in separate pregnancies. Despite the lack of British royal twins, odds have shortened on another double birth - for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - taking place. While the Monégasque rules of succession are clear, the British rules aren't set in stone, although as the new baby - or babies - will be spares, the question of who inherits what is less vexed. In theory, with Prince George already in the royal nursery, the new babies would come behind him with the elder becoming the spare while the younger would have no real role. As for which parent is responsible for the Monégasque royal twins - or the British ones, should they come to pass, Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Andrew Paterson says both could be behind a multiple birth, although the mother is the more likely candidate. ‘Twins are not genetically based,' he explains. 'Monozygotic twins are more rare and when a single fertilised egg divides in two, creating identical twins. ‘Another way is when a mother release two eggs at ovulation and both are fertilised, creating non identical twins. ‘If either the mother or the father have twins in their family, the chances of them having twins is higher.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Prince Albert was joined by sister Princess Stéphanie for charity auction .\nMoney was raised for Fight AIDS Monaco - Stéphanie's foundation .\nPrincess Charlene, who is due to give birth in days, stayed at home .\nThe South African born royal is expecting a set of twin heirs for Monaco ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Steven Gerrard's Liverpool future is up in the air and the midfielder has a big decision to make regarding his future with the only club he's ever played for. Having made his Reds debut 16 years ago, Gerrard came on for the final 15 minutes of Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Stoke having been rested by manager Brendan Rodgers, who confirmed after the game that the club have offered their captain a new contract with his current 120,000-a-week deal ending next year. Here, Sportsmail's experts give their verdicts on whether the Anfield legend, who turns 35 in May, should stay on Merseyside or go in search of pastures new. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard turns 35 in May and has a big decision to make regarding his Anfield future . Gerrard has spent his entire career with Liverpool having made his debut for the club 16 years ago . The midfielder was rested and benched for Liverpool's Premier League clash against Stoke on Saturday . Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers brought Gerrard on for the final fifteen minutes as the Reds won late on . Gerrard was in relaxed mood while watching the Premier League action at his home on Sunday . LEE CLAYTON - GO . Go. Go and get some sunshine and few bucks in the MLS. Gerrard has been an ambassador, a tremendous footballer and a terrific professional. He is also someone who won’t be fully appreciated by all until he has gone. He didn’t win the medals like Scholes and Giggs and he hasn’t scored as many goals as Lampard, but he’s my No. 1 and he should go out while he’s still remembered (by some) in that way. I get the ‘one club man’ desire, but Arsenal fans don’t think any less of Thierry Henry, do they? MATT LAWTON - STAY . He should stay and Liverpool simply can't afford to let him leave. Even if his powers are diminishing, his presence remains vitally important. If that means gently moving him into a player-coach role, so be it. He's too important a figure to lose. Gerrard has always been an important figure at Anfield and has scored a number of vital goals for the club . Gerrard netted a late leveller against West Ham in the 2006 FA Cup final as Liverpool lifted the famous trophy . ROB DRAPER - GO . He should go, not because he isn't needed and not because he's not good enough, but because he has done enough at Liverpool. He doesn't have to prove himself as a one-club man. He'll always be revered at Anfield no matter what happens now. It's clear Liverpool won't be winning the league this season and it would be extraordinary if that moment came again in his playing life, so now is a great time to seek new challenges and fresh stimuli. It's regenerated Frank Lampard and he only went to Manchester. But preferably, go abroad, learn a language, enjoy a new culture and the last two years of your career with a fresh challenge. Gerrard, pictured celebrating against local rivals Everton, will always be revered at Anfield no matter what . Gerrard made his senior Liverpool debut in November 1998, coming on as a substitute against Blackburn . 1980: Born May 30, in Huyton. 1988: Joins Liverpool academy. 1998: November - Makes senior Liverpool debut as substitute against Blackburn. 1999: September - One of three players sent off in bad-tempered Merseyside derby as Everton win 1-0 at Anfield. December - Scores first Liverpool goal in 4-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday. 2003: September - Appointed Liverpool captain. 2004: March - Named England captain for friendly in Sweden in the absence of David Beckham and Michael Owen. 2005: May - Lifts Champions League trophy, scoring the first goal as Rafael Benitez's team fight back from 3-0 down to win on penalties against AC Milan in Istanbul. 2006: April - Named PFA player of the year. May - Nets twice as Liverpool win FA Cup with defeat of West Ham. 2008: October - Scores his 100th goal for Liverpool against PSV Eindhoven. 2009: March - Makes his 100th European appearance for Liverpool in 4-0 win over Real Madrid, scoring twice. May - Voted the Football Writers' Player of the Year. December - Makes 500th Liverpool appearance against Blackburn. 2010: November - Comes off the bench to score a second-half hat-trick in a 3-1 Europa League win against Napoli. 2011: July - Ruled out of the start of the new season after suffering an infection related to his groin problem. October - Scores on his return in 1-1 draw against Manchester United. 2012: February - Liverpool defeat Cardiff on penalties in Carling Cup final at Wembley. March - Hits hat-trick for Liverpool in 3-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton. August - celebrates 250th game as Liverpool captain. 2013: July 15 - Signs contract extension with Liverpool. 2014: April 6 - Scores twice as Liverpool beat West Ham 2-1 to move top of the Premier League. April 27 - Liverpool lose 2-0 to Chelsea that effectively ends their Premier League challenge. Gerrard celebrates winning the 2005 Champions League with Liverpool - one of many trophies he has won . DOMINIC KING - STAY . Stay. This is heading towards being the hardest decision Gerrard has had to make. In his mind, the biggest point that needs answering is whether he will still be able to make a contribution next season. If he can answer it positively, then he has to stay. If he wants to try a new challenge and sample life in a different part of the world, not one person could begrudge him. There are still things for him to achieve and he is the iconic figure at the club. Liverpool would not be the same if he left. Whatever he decides, he will be given full support. What Liverpool must ensure, though, is to remind him of exactly how valuable he is to them. MIKE ANSTEAD - GO . Steven Gerrard has been a phenomenal player for Liverpool since his debut 16 years ago, but my fear is his legs don’t have enough battery left in them. If Luis Suarez was still there, they would be title contenders – but now they look a few years off challenging again. Gerrard doesn’t have the luxury of time for another slow, rebuilding project. Gerrard has captained Liverpool for a number of years and the club must show how valuable he is to them . Liverpool featured Gerrard on the front of their programme against Stoke to celebrate his 16 years at the club . SAMI MOKBEL - GO . It sounds unthinkable, but it's time for Gerrard to leave Liverpool. I saw him at West Ham earlier in the season and he looked a shadow of the player he was. It might be too far fetched to say his legs have gone, but he can no longer produce those rampaging displays that made him one of Europe's best players in the Premier League. He should go to a league where the pace of the game is much slower; Italy perhaps. He'll be able to prolong his playing career by doing that. MATT BARLOW - GO . STEVIE GO: For his own sake. His Liverpool career has been magnificent but a couple of years playing in the States, or Down Under will clear his head and give him the space to think and recharge after a career under scrutiny from start to finish. He can consider his future and if that is to be in coaching, he can get his qualifications and return to English football ready for that. CRAIG HOPE - STAY . Stay, for now. The MLS, however, is where he should ultimately head. Steven Gerrard has not become a bad player, he just isn't the brilliant force of old, and probably hasn't been for a few years. Only now is this being highlighted - on and off the pitch - in light of Liverpool's struggle. Were he not 'Steven Gerrard', his performance would not merit the scrutiny it is currently receiving. I saw him play at Newcastle this season, and he was Liverpool's best player. Rather, he was let down by team-mates. But Gerrard should try something new, for him and his family. The MLS is an exciting place to be right now and New York Red Bulls need a marquee player. The only question is, could one city accommodate Gerrard and Frank Lampard... Gerrard, pictured celebrating against Man United last term, may follow in the footsteps of former England team-mate Frank Lampard and try his luck in the MLS . STAY 4-7 GO . LAURIE WHITWELL - GO . Why not go abroad for his final few years and experience a different scene? Some of Italy’s giants are crying out for a midfielder of his stature – the recent Milan derby attested to that – and his playing days would extend further than with Liverpool. Would be a fresh challenge in the twilight of his career and he could still return to Anfield a legend in whatever capacity befits. JACK GAUGHAN - GO . It’d be a crying shame if Gerrard’s career merely petered out at Anfield over the next year or two. He owes it to himself to go and play abroad, trying to win a league title somewhere; that could rejuvenate him. La Liga is a division which is beginning to operate at a faster pace but it’d suit the 34-year-old. It’s not as if he’s never going to enjoy a role at Liverpool when retirement does come. RIATH AL-SAMARRAI - STAY . He should stay. Not that his legacy at Liverpool needs enhancing, but there is something endearing about a one-club player. Besides, even if his form were awful, which it isn't, the club still owe him playing time for sticking around at his best." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Steven Gerrard is a 'one club man' having spent sixteen years at Liverpool .\nGerrard turns 35 in May and has a big decision to make about his future .\nBrendan Rodgers is keen to keep Gerrard at Anfield .\nGerrard's Liverpool future remains increasingly uncertain however .\nSportsmail's experts give their verdict on whether Gerrard should stay at Liverpool or go in search of a new challenge ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A senior Obama administration official told reporters on Monday that American citizens who have fought alongside the ISIS terror army have managed to come back into the country and are under active surveillance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The stunning revelation came ten days after a Democratic New York congressman spilled the beans with a public but little-noticed claim that there were 40 such 'foreign fighter' jihadis back on U.S. soil. In a gathering with selected journalists, the administration official acknowledged that it's true. The National Counterterrorism Center's latest determination, the official said, 'includes those who've gone, those who've tried to go, some who've come back and are under active – the FBI is looking at them.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest declined to discuss specifics on Monday but wouldn't dispute what another senior Obama administration official said hours earlier -- that ISIS jihadis are among us . New York Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop told the Long Island Metro Business Action group on Sept. 12 that 40 Americans have returned to the U.S. after going overseas to fight for ISIS, and that the FBI has all of them under surveillance . The Pentagon said initially only about a dozen Americans have gone overseas to join up with ISIS, but now the administration concedes that some of them have returned successfully and are currently in the US . 'These are FBI matters,' added the official, whose name reporters were expected not to report as a condition of attending the briefing. 'I refer you to them on specifics.' The revelation marks the Obama administration's first confirmation of what Rep. Tim Bishop said Sept. 12 when he described to a Long Island audience how as many as 40 Americans have returned to the U.S. after fighting for the ISIS terror army overseas. He said also that the FBI already has all of them all under surveillance. 'One of the concerns is the number of U.S. citizens who have left our country to go join up with ISIS,' he told the Long Island Metro Business Action, a regional economic development organization. 'It is believed there have been some number up to 100 that have done that.' 'It is also believed that some 40 of those who left this country to join up with ISIS have now returned to our country. Those 40 are under FBI attention and surveillance. So they are known and they are being tracked by the FBI.' 'ISIS' refers to the self-declared Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, a murderous terror army that has left a wake of death, destruction, kidnapping and rape as it conquered more than one-third of Iraq and Syria. Josh Earnest, the White House Press Secretary, said Monday during his regular press briefing that he couldn't comment on what would by definition be 'relatively sensitive intelligence information.' But he did say that the U.S. is 'working very closely with our international partners to try to mitigate this threat, to keep eyes on these individuals and to monitor their movements.' 'We've also been working closely with Interpol ... to track the movements of these individuals,' Earnest said. 'So this is an inter-agency response to a significant threat that we're watching closely.' The official who spoke Monday said the National Counterterrorism Center now estimates that 15,000 militants from 80 countries have at least made attempts to fight for Islamist groups in Iraq and Syria. That number includes 100 Americans and another 2,000 from Europe. Rogues' gallery; Salah Osman Ahmed (left) traveled to Somalia in December 2007 to train with al-Shabaab. Zachary Chesser (center), a 30-year-old Virginia man, drew a 25-year prison sentence for helping the same group. Ahmed Mohamed Isse (right) is listed among the September 2013 attackers on the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya . Americans: Jamal Bana (left) was killed in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, in July 2009 while fighting with an Islamist group. when he was 19 years old. Farah Mohamad Beledi (center) carried out a suicide bombing on May 30, 2011, targeting a military base and killing three. Jehad Serwan Mostafa (right) remains at large after being indicted for aiding a terrorist group in 2010 . An ISIS leader told followers on Monday that they should execute lone -wolf attacks in the United States and France because those two nations are the ones that have been flying bombing sorties against the group in Iraq. CNN reported that an ISIS spokesman issued a call to 'hinder those who want to harm your brothers. The best thing you can do is to strive to your best and kill any disbeliever, whether he be French, American or from any of their allies.' 'Civilians should not be exempt from brutality,' he said. 'Do not ask for anyone's advice and do not seek anyone's verdict. Kill the disbeliever whether he is civilian or military, for they have the same ruling. Both of them are disbelievers. Both of them are considered to be waging war.' ISIS can now muster 31,000 troops overall, the CIA reported on Sept. 17. That number has grown dramatically since June 29, when ISIS declared itself a 'caliphate' – an Islamic nation led by a supreme religious authority. American jihadis, part of a swelling 'foreign fighter' contingent aiding ISIS and other terror networks, could put their ideologies and experience to work in the United States, a fact that has some in Congress clamoring for easier ways to revoke their citizenship. The Pentagon said two weeks ago that only about a dozen Americans had left the country to join up with ISIS, while as many as 100 are suspected of taking up arms with a wider range of Islamist extremist groups in the Middle East and Africa. Foreign fighters: As many as 12,000 soldiers in the 31,000-man ISIS terror army have traveled into Syria or Iraq to join the Islamist group in battle . Bishop, the member of Congress who first discussed the size of the U.S> foreign-fighter problem publicly, insisted that they don't pose a serious threat. 'At the present time,' he told his Sept. 12 audience, 'the intelligence is ISIS does not present a threat to the homeland, although that is not something that will remain static going out into the future.' 'But there is a concern,' Bishop allowed, 'that it could metastasize in such a way that it could become a threat to the homeland.' Bishop backed President Barack Obama's approach to defeating the terrorist would-be country, which he said 'is a very, very complex and very, very dangerous threat.' Referring to remarks Obama delivered on Sept, 10, he said, 'I think the plan that the president outlined the other night [in his national speech] is a good plan.' The president 'is correct to recognize the threat, and it clearly is a threat to the stability of the Middle East, a region that is already remarkably unstable.' On Thursday, Senate Democrats thwarted legislation that would have revoked the citizenship of Americans who swear allegiance to terror groups that threaten the U.S." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Obama administration official concedes that ISIS fighters from America have returned to US soil .\nAdmission comes ten days after congressman said would-be terrorists in the US 'are known and are being tracked'\nAs many as 100 Americans are feared to have gone overseas to join ISIS and its murderous jihad .\nFeds fear the impact of veteran terror warriors moving freely throughout the country .\nISIS called Monday for attacks on the US and France, which are dropping bombs on them in Iraq: 'Civilians should not be exempt from brutality'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Venezuelan neurosurgeon has learned a costly lesson after making a joke about a bomb at one of the busiest airports in the US. Dr Manuel Alvarado has agreed to pay $89,000 (approximately £56,500) in compensation after his wisecrack shut part of Miami International Airport, created chaos for thousands of travellers and sparked a massive police response. By agreeing to pay the five-figure penalty, Dr Alvarado has escaped criminal charges of making a false bomb threat and criminal mischief, which carried a potential prison sentence if convicted. 'Ashamed': Dr Manuel Alvarado sparked chaos at Miami's airport after he made a joke about a bomb . The doctor wrote in a confession: ‘I feel very ashamed and sorry for that stupid thing I said. I am very, very sorry.’ Nearly $84,000 (approximately £53,500) will be given to five airlines that had to delay flights after the neurosurgeon told a gate agent that he had explosives in his luggage, the Miami Herald reported. Other funds will be given to the Miami-Dade Police Department, which deployed bomb squad to search Dr Alvarado’s luggage during last October’s bomb scare. Dr Manuel Alvarado said he was carrying 'C-4' when a gate agent asked if he had explosives . The 60-year-old made the joke to an Avianca ticket agent when he was boarding a flight to Bogota, Colombia. After the agent asked if he had any explosives in his luggage, he replied: ‘C-4.’ The agent asked if that was a gun, but he explained that it was an explosive. Police were called in and part of the airport was evacuated until investigators determined there was no threat. Dr Alvarado’s attorney, Brian Bieber, said the surgeon was ‘sleep deprived’ when he made the remark." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dr Manuel Alvarado said he is 'ashamed and sorry' for his ill-advised joke .\nHe said he was carrying 'C-4' when asked if he had explosives .\nBy agreeing to pay for his mistake he has avoided criminal charges .\nMost of the money will be given to five airlines which had to delay flights .\nMiami-Dade Police bomb squad was called in to search his luggage ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An oil tycoon who was recently ordered to pay nearly $1billion in a divorce settlement to his wife, has seen his fortune cut in half due to a plunge in oil prices. Harold Hamm, 68, was, until recently, a man worth more than $20billion, but a drop in price of crude oil has seen has seen the value of his shares in his company fall by more than $12 billion since August. This comes after the Continental Resources CEO was ordered by an Oklahoma County judge to hand over close to $1 billion to his ex-wife Sue Ann Hamm last month. Harold Hamm was ordered by an Oklahoma County judge to hand over close to $1 billion to his ex-wife Sue Ann Hamm (pictured), according to court filings released on Monday . Special Judge Howard Haralson found that Hamm, 68, should pay Mrs Hamm a total of $995.5million, with about a third of the funds, or $322.7million, to be paid by the end of the year, the filing revealed. Hamm will then be required to pay the rest of the judgment, some $650million, in installments worth at least $7million per month. Sue Ann Hamm has already been awarded around $25million since the case was filed in 2012. To secure the judgment, Judge Haralson has placed a lien on 20 million shares of Continental stock. The ruling, which is subject to appeal, comes after a ten-week divorce trial which ended last month. Hamm started Continental in 1967, and about 68 per cent of the firm's shares are in his name. Forbes named the oil tycoon the 30th richest person in the U.S. in 2012 and 76th richest person in the world. His fortune is estimated at $14billion today . Since the couple wed in 1988, Continental has grown from a small-time driller worth less than $50million into a $20 billion behemoth and one of Oklahoma's largest companies. Because Harold owned his shares before he and Sue Ann were married, they belong to him. But under Oklahoma law, their 'active' appreciation since 1988 is subject to 'equitable distribution' with Sue Ann, a former executive at Continental who filed for divorce from Harold in 2012. Her legal team contends that the amount of marital wealth the court should divide is more than $17 billion, a sum that included most of Harold's stake in Continental a few months before the trial began. In a court filing from 2013, Mrs Hamm alleged that her husband was having an affair, which prompted her to file for divorce. Mrs Hamm, 56, has held key posts at Continental, but she no longer works for the company. Court filings showed that his attorneys argued that the couple's shared wealth is a tiny fraction of that amount. The couple never signed a prenuptial agreement. High-life: Sue Ann Hamm and the couple's daughter Jane are pictured at a lunch for the Wall Street Journal Innovator of Year award . The Hamms own four houses together including this vast property in an exclusive enclave of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma . Harold Hamm's leadership at Continental is central to the case. In court, his lawyers attributed most of Continental's success not to Hamm's business savvy but to factors beyond his control - that market factors such as rising oil prices, or decisions made prior to marriage caused Continental's growth. The trial ended on October 9. This is the second divorce for Hamm after he divorced his first wife, Judith Ann, in 1987. They have three children together. In 1988, Hamm married Sue Ann, an economist and lawyer. The couple had two daughters, Jane and Hillary. The oil magnate lives in Oklahoma City and owns homes in Enid, Oklahoma and Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. The vast Nichols Hills property is believed to be worth in the region of $3million. Harold Hamm pictured with Mitt Romney during his run for the White House. The oil tycoon donated close to $1million to the Republican candidate's campaign . Forbes named him the 30th richest person in the U.S. in 2012 and 76th richest person in the world. He had humble beginnings, growing up in rural Oklahoma where he was the 13th child of Oklahoma cotton sharecroppers. Mr Hamm spent his youth picking cotton, before starting his career at 20 by scrubbing the scum out of oil barrels. He worked his way up and was eventually able to drill his own wells. Fond of eating at burger bars, Mr Hamm has a reputation for being down-to-earth and drives his own truck. His big breakthrough came in the Nineties, when he helped discover the Bakken field of North Dakota, the largest new US oil prospect since the Sixties. Mr Hamm is a staunch Republican and donated close to a million dollars to Mitt Romney's presidential bid in 2012." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Harold Hamm sees value of shares in his oil company drop by $12bn .\nThe Continental Resources CEO, 68, now worth 'less than $10bn'\nDrop of value of his shares is due to a plunge in price of crude oil .\nHe was recently ordered to pay $1bn to his ex-wife in a settlement .\nCouple, who married in 1988, never signed a prenuptial agreement ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Five students have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman and keeping her captive in a darkened dorm room at a New Jersey University. The female student reported last week that she was attacked at accommodation at the William Paterson University and then held against her will. According to the criminal complaint, the five men turned out the lights and used 'physical force or coercion' to attack the victim at the Overlook South residence hall. Jahmel Latimer, one of the five men arrested and charged after a female student at William Paterson University claimed she was held captive in a darkened room and the sexually assaulted . They then forced her to perform multiple sex acts before they stopped her from leaving the room. Now five men, who all lived in university residences, have been arrested and are scheduled to appear at Superior Court in Paterson today. Court documents show that the five men arrested were Noah Williams, Garrett Collick , Termaine Scott, Jahmel Latimer and Darius Singleton, who all studied at the University. The men, who are all 18, are facing a range of charges from kidnapping to aggravated criminal sexual contact, and bail has been set at $200,000 for each suspect. Garrett Collick, left, and Termaine Scott, right, who are facing a range of charges from kidnapping to aggravated criminal sexual contact . Darius Singleton, left, and Noah Wiliams, right, who have also been charged. All the men lived on campus and bail has been set at $200,000 for each suspect . According to the Record, who obtained the complaint to police, Latimer is accused of pulling the woman by the hair and forcing her to perform sex acts. The other four men are alleged to have conspired to commit sexual assault, restrained another person unlawfully and exposed them to risk of serious bodily injury. The school's president Kathleen Waldron confirmed that all five of the accused lived at the university and have been 'barred from campus'. In a statement she added: 'My deepest concern is for the victim of this criminal act who has courageously stepped forward to take legal action and seek justice. 'No expression of anger or sadness on my part can alleviate the harm done to the victim and my heart goes out to her and her family.' The case comes just weeks after an article in Rolling Stone magazine described an alleged gang rape on campus at a fraternity house at the University of Virginia. The president of William Paterson University, pictured, confirmed that the men lived at the university but had now been barred from campus . The article detailed the alleged sexual assault of a freshman woman by seven men at Phi Kappa Psi fraternity in 2012. The university, in Charlottesville, has suspended all activities of its fraternities, sororities and related groups until January 9 to address sexual violence and assault. Police are investigating and Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring said he would be appointing an independent counsel to review the school's sexual violence policies." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Female student reported she was attacked at William Paterson University .\nSaid she was made to perform sex acts and was then held against her will .\nFive men now facing charges including sexual assault and kidnapping .\nSchool confirmed the five who lived at university have all been 'barred from campus'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Paris Hilton has become the target of anti-Semitic taunts and death threats from a crazed stalker who seems to believe the hotel heiress and her family are Jewish. The 33-year-old - who was raised a Roman Catholic - and her father Rick Hilton have both been targeted on Instagram and Facebook by a man who has posted several abusive messages to the pair. According to TMZ, one of the posts he allegedly wrote read: 'I know ur Jew family gives nothing,' and another stated: 'KILL JEWS FOR FUN (sic)' Paris Hilton (left) - who was raised a Roman Catholic - and her father Rick Hilton (right) have both been targeted by a guy on Instagram and Facebook who has posted several abusive messages to the pair . A post to Rick said: 'one month and she's dead, she's never coming home. (sic)' Another message to Rick read: 'I'll beat u and that bitch to unconscious.(sic)' The man is also alleged to have threatened to sexually assault the 33-year-old star. The Los Angeles Police Department has obtained a warrant to try to track down the man on the social media sites and believe they know who he is. This is not the first time Paris has been hit with death threats. In May 2007, the hotel heiress was sentenced to a 45-day jail term and before the stretch was due to start in June that year she was said to be inundated with threats from inmates. An insider said at the time: 'These maniacs have been writing, \"We're going to get you,\" and, \"I'm going to kill you.\" It's horrifying. 'One person wrote that she's going to steal Paris' shoes when she gets to jail--and if Paris argues, she'll be beaten to a pulp.' Paris said: 'I'm very scared right now.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The hotel heiress and her father were targeted on Facebook and Instagram .\nParis, who was raised Roman Catholic, received several abusive messages .\nLAPD have warrant to track the man down and believe they know who he is ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An eco-friendly ‘hobbit house’ made entirely from natural materials faces being bulldozed after planning chiefs ruled it was a blot on the landscape. Nature-lovers Charlie Hague and Megan Williams spent £15,000 building their unique roundhouse at a secluded location near Fishguard, Pembrokeshire using all natural materials. However, the couple, who built their dream without obtaining planning permission, now face having to tear it down after council officers recommended their retrospective planning application was refused. Scroll down for video . Nature-lovers Charlie Hague and Megan Williams spent £15,000 building their unique roundhouse at a secluded location near Fishguard, Pembrokeshire using all natural material including wood and rendered straw bales . The couple built their dream eco-home without obtaining planning permission and now face having to tear it down after council officers recommended their retrospective planning application was refused . The home looks like something Bilbo Baggins would be proud of. Pictured: Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in JRR Tolkein's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey . The pair, both 26, spent four years living in a damp caravan before starting work on their home last summer. Made from straw bales rendered in lime and situated on land owned by Mr Hague’s parents, it took less than 12 months to build and is now said to be worth between £15,000 and £20,000. The couple said it was the only way they could afford a home of their own after prices of conventional houses in the area increased because of it being popular with tourists. Using local wood and all natural materials, they completed the house just weeks before their son Eli was born and now claim to live a self-sufficient lifestyle at the property - growing their own fruit and vegetables and rearing their own animals. However, they now face having to bulldoze their unique home – which looks like something Bilbo Baggins would be proud of – following an ongoing planning dispute with Pembrokeshire County Council. The authority told the couple that without planning permission they would have to tear it down, so the pair applied retrospectively a year ago hoping the Welsh Government’s ‘One Planet Development Policy’ - which encourages sustainable development - would persuade planners to let them keep their home. Charlie Hague and Megan Williams, both 26, spent £15,000 building the roundhouse and completed it just weeks before their son Eli was born. They said it was the only way they could get on the property ladder . Made from straw bales rendered in lime and situated on land owned by Mr Hague's parents, it took less than 12 months to build and is now said to be worth between £15,000 and £20,000 . But planning officers have now recommended the couple’s application is refused and that their eco-friendly house is razed to the ground. Planning officials said: ‘The proposal represents an unjustified residential development in countryside. ‘Despite its relatively low visual impact it erodes the rural character of its surroundings and represents an unsustainable form of development.’ The couple, who launched an online campaign to keep their home which has been backed by 90,000 people from all over the world, have vowed to carry on fighting. Miss Williams said: ‘We are confident Pembrokeshire County Council will view our retrospective application fairly in line with One Planet Development guidelines. Using local wood and all natural materials, they completed the house in under 12 months and now claim to live a self-sufficient lifestyle at the property - growing their own fruit and vegetables and rearing their own animals . Planning officers have recommended the couple's retrospective application is refused and that their eco-friendly house is razed to the ground. An official said it was an 'unjustified residential development' ‘We admit the house was built without planning consent but said there was no other way for them to afford their own home. ‘We have made the best of the space available to us and there’s no way we intended to flout planning laws. ‘I know it’s not a possibility for everyone, and our situation here is unique - but if young people are to live and work in the area they need somewhere to live.’ Mr Hague added: ‘We built this house to provide our son with a healthy environment to grow up in. ‘We were born in the area, went to school here, and have lived here all our lives. We wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.’ The couple said building the eco-home was the only way they could afford a property of their own after prices of conventional houses in the area increased because of it being a popular tourist destination . The couple, who launched an online campaign to keep their home which has been backed by 90,000 people from all over the world, have vowed to carry on fighting the dispute in an attempt to keep the eco-property . A friend of the couple described the pair as ‘heartbroken’ and said: ‘The roundhouse is a thing of great beauty which they put their hearts and souls into. ‘They are a young couple who should be applauded for solving their own housing issues by creating a sustainable home out of local materials. ‘Instead they are now facing the prospect of watching it being razed to the ground.’ Pembrokeshire County Council is due to decide the fate of the property next week." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Charlie Hague and Megan Williams spent £15,000 building unique eco-home .\nThe pair, both 26, used only natural materials and built it within 12 months .\nThey said it was the only way they could afford to build or buy a family home .\nHowever, they failed to obtain planning permission before building property .\nPair submitted retrospective application but officials recommended refusal .\nThey have launched an online campaign which has been backed by 90,000 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Nicholas Whittaker, 43, (pictured outside an earlier court hearing) has been warned he could face jail after cracking the window of a Thomson Dreamliner . A passenger who punched and smashed an airliner window during a row with his partner admitted in court he deserves 'no sympathy' after being warned he faces jail for his actions. Nicholas Whittaker, 43, sparked panic among passengers on the Thomson Dreamliner after he cracked the inner window of the jet with a single punch while it was 35,000ft in the air. The father of two, from Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, pleaded guilty to recklessly acting in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft or anyone on it when he appeared at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court yesterday. The court heard how he lashed out on the Boeing 787 following a row with his partner Clare Houston as they returned from a holiday in Florida on May 25. The incident occurred at about 5.30am as the Dreamliner was coming to the end of its flight from Florida's Sanford Airport and was packed with families returning from their holidays, with many having enjoyed trips to Disney World in Orlando. The plane was approximately six miles above Ireland when the row broke out and the pilot considered diverting to the country's airport before ultimately deciding to continue to Manchester. The court heard how cabin crew asked Whittaker to calm down but he responded by telling them to 'f* off' before punching the window and shouting: 'I'm not a f** terrorist.' The force of his fist caused a crack in the glass of the interior widow, causing passengers aboard flight Tom145 to scramble to their feet in a bid to move to another part of the jet for fear it would shatter completely. Upon arrival at Manchester Airport, former bus driver Whittaker - who was not thought to have been drinking - was arrested by officers who were waiting for him at the gate. Police confirmed afterwards that no one was injured in the incident. After being released on bail, Whittaker said he was sorry for his actions but claimed to have no memory of the incident. He said 'it's not something I chose to do' and claimed to be seeking treatment for mental health problems. Becoming tearful, he added: 'I've only got one feeling about all this and that's for all those people that were frightened to death up there. I don't deserve sympathy.' Asked if he wanted to say anything to the other passengers on board the jet, he said: 'Sorry, but it's not a big enough word. Of course, they were frightened. 'There's some guy going nuts. To this day I can't fix that for them.' Whittaker said he had 'lost some hours of my life', adding: 'I don't know if I can get them back.' Scroll down for video . Whittaker (left) lashed out on the Boeing 787 as it travelled from Florida to Manchester following a row with his girlfriend Clare Houston (right). He admitted the offence at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court . He went on: 'For me to try to justify it is impossible. There's no justification. 'All I can do is offer the reasons and offer the apologies.' At yesterday's hearing, Judge Adrian Smith adjourned the case for sentence on January 6 and told the court 'all options remain open' including a jail sentence. Following the incident, aviation experts said passengers are only at risk if both the inner and outer pane of an aircraft window are breached. In Whittaker's case, it is understood only the inner pane was cracked. At an earlier hearing, Whittaker turned up to court with Miss Houston and listened as prosecutors outlined the offence. Prosecutor Miss Lauren Costello told Trafford magistrates: 'He became engaged in a domestic with Claire Houston with finger pointing to raised voices and in some instances pushing her head and swinging headphones which struck her in the face. 'Crew were aware his actions were causing concern and upset as there were passengers who were moving their children away. The 43-year-old father of two was travelling on a Boeing 787 Thomson Dreamliner (similar to the one pictured above) when the incident occurred on May 25. He was arrested at the gate upon arrival at Manchester Airport . 'He was advised regarding his behaviour but it didn't faze him. He was swearing at crew and passengers telling them to \"f* off\". 'There was then a loud bang and raised voices. An attendant saw an internal window had been cracked due to a punch by the defendant. 'Passengers were distressed by the window and took to their feet and he then began shouting \"I'm not a f****** terrorist\" and required calming down. 'While it was taking place the captain was made aware and informed of the damage. 'The captain had to make a decision whether to divert or continue as it was an internal window made the decision to continue and police were called so he could be arrested. ' Whittaker's lawyers initially argued that he was not guilty of endangering life as the damage he caused was internal window and 'just cosmetic.' A Thomson Airways spokesman said: ‘We do have a zero-tolerance approach on all our aircraft. ‘Passenger safety is our paramount priority.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Nicholas Whittaker smashed inner window of Thomson Dreamliner in row .\nFather of two, 43, lashed out during argument with partner Clare Houston .\nBoeing 787 was travelling to Manchester Airport from Florida on May 25 .\nWhittaker admitted incident in court as judge warned him he could face jail ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Air New Zealand has been named the best airline in the world by a website that rates carriers on safety and in-flight experience. The Auckland-based airline has received AirlineRatings.com’s top gong for the second consecutive year, beating larger companies and carriers that are synonymous with luxury. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways came in second, while Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific rounded out the top three. Scroll down for video . On top: Air New Zealand has been voted best airline in the world for the second consecutive year . Etihad was voted best first class thanks to its £12,500 ‘apartment in the sky’, known as The Residence . Source: AirlineRatings.com . Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways was named the fourth best airline, followed by Dubai-based Emirates in fifth and Singapore Airlines in sixth. Taiwan’s EVA Air, Cologne-based Lufthansa, Japan’s All Nippon Airways and British Airways rounded out the top ten. The website said it chose Air New Zealand because of its in-flight innovations, record financial performance, operational safety, motivated staff and its focus on the environment. The airline also won best premium economy class. Christopher Luxon, chief executive of Air New Zealand, which is entering its 75th anniversary year, said: ‘It's been an incredibly exciting year for Air New Zealand and this award recognises the outstanding efforts of our 11,000 employees globally. Welcome: The award for best economy class went to Thai Airways . What to watch? Emirates has the best in-flight entertainment, according to the rankings . Qantas scooped up three awards – best lounges, best domestic service and best catering . Budget carrier (Europe): Norwegian Air . Budget carrier (Americas): JetBlue . Long-haul airline (Europe): Lufthansa . First class: Etihad . Business class: Cathay Pacific . Premium economy class: Air New Zealand . Best catering: Qantas . Airlineratings.com editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas added: ‘Quite simply Air New Zealand is an airline of first choice. And given the airline's location and the country's size its performance is even more remarkable.’ Endorsed by the International Civil Aviation Organization, AirlineRatings.com rates the safety and in-flight product of 450 airlines using a seven-star rating system. For value and safety in the budget airline sector, the website picked Norwegian Air as Europe's best, JetBlue for the Americas, Kulala.com for the Middle East/Africa and newcomer Scott for Asia/Pacific. Comfort: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways finished second in AirlineRatings.com's top ten list . For value and safety, the website picked Norwegian Air as the best budget carrier in Europe . Economy class: Thai Airways . Domestic service: Qantas . Lounges: Qantas . In-flight entertainment: Emirates . Cabin crew: Virgin Australia . Lufthansa was named Europe’s best long-haul airline. Qantas scooped up three awards – best domestic service, best catering and best lounges – while Etihad was voted best first class thanks to its £12,500 ‘apartment in the sky’, known as The Residence, and redesigned first class cabins on its new fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft. Other winners included Cathay Pacific (best business class), Thai Airways (best economy class), Emirates (best in-flight entertainment) and Virgin Australia (best new world carrier, best cabin crew)." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Etihad Airways was named second best, while British Airways ranked tenth .\nNorwegian Air voted Europe's best budget carrier for value, safety .\nLuxurious 'apartment in the sky' earns Etihad gong for best first class .\nQantas scooped up three awards, including best catering and best lounges .\nAirlineRatings.com picks Lufthansa as Europe's best long-haul airline ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "New York LaGuardia has been named as the most frustrating airport in the US and Canada. Taking into account the time it takes to get there, the security processes, the quality of the terminals and facilities, and how many flights get delayed, LaGuardia takes the crown it doesn't want. Around 3,000 frequent flyers gave their opinions on 36 airports in the US and Canada; the 25 busiest US airports are listed as well as six of the seven busiest in Canada. LaGuardia Airport topped the pile of the US and Canada's most frustrating airports (File Photo) The research, conducted by businessweek.com, used data from a user survey, airports' on-time performance, and information on the ease of getting to and from the airports. There wasn't much separating the top two overall most frustrating airports; New York LaGuardia scored a whopping 91 out of 100 on the scoring, while in second place came Newark Liberty International with 90.1. Newark Liberty International scored 90.1 to finish a close second in the list of frustrating airports . Vancounver International was the least frustrating airport to travel from in the research conducted . BloombergBusinessweek report that LaGuardia has 'crowded gate areas with miniature, foul restrooms and a lack of convenient transportation access. No subway gets near it, leaving taxis, buses and pricey private car services as the main public options to get there. 'Arriving at LaGuardia at certain times of the day means taxi lines a mile long.' Customers have also taken to Twitter to voice their own discontent with LaGuardia. Kirs wrote: 'LaGuardia Airport should literally be embarrassed that they still exist,' while Sarah Rem added: 'What bad karma wound me up in the only concourse in LaGuardia airport without a bar...' Meanwhile at the other end of the scale, Vancouver International took the title of the least frustrating airport, scoring only 17.6. In second spot at the right end of the listings was Portland Oregon International with 18.4. No.36 New York Laguardia - 91.0 . No.35 - Newark Liberty International - 90.1 . No.34 Washington Dulles - 87.5 . No.33 Chicago O'hare - 84.9 . No.32 New York John F. Kennedy - 83.0 . No.31 Los Angeles International - 71.5 . No.30 Toronto Pearson - 67.7 . No.29 Dallas-Ft. Worth International - 67.0 . No.28 Miami International - 66.2 . No.27 Philadelphia International - 65.6 . No.26 Chicago Midway - 65.4 . No.25 Orlando International - 63.8 . No.24 Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood - 62.1 . No.23 George Bush Intercontinental - 59.4 . No.22 Kansas City International - 54.0 . No.21 Las Vegas Mccarran - 53.6 . No.20 Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau - 53.3 . No.19 Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall - 52.2 . No.18 Lambert-St. Louis International - 51.6 . No.17 San Francisco International - 50.9 . No.16 Denver International - 50.2 . No.15 Charlotte Douglas International - 50.0 . No.14 Boston Logan - 46.4 . No.13 Ronald Reagan Washington National - 45.6 . No.12 Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - 44.8 . No.11 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - 43.9 . No.10 San Diego International - 38.1 . No.09 Minneapolis-St. Paul International - 36.2 . No.08 Ottawa International - 35.0 . No.07 Seattle-Tacoma International - 31.7 . No.06 Tampa International - 29.5 . No.05 Phoenix Sky Harbor - 28.3 . No.04 Calgary International - 27.7 . No.03 Austin-Bergstrom - 23.1 . No.02 Portland Oregon International - 18.4 . No.01 Vancouver International - 17.6 . Steve Dailisan wrote on Twitter: 'Nice to see you again @Vancounver Airport,' while Mike Walsh added: 'Vancouver always treats me well - never enough time @Vancounver International Airport.' America's busiest Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International came in 12th spot overall with 44.8 out of 100. The commute to the airport is often where the stresses begin. And in this section of the survey, New York JFK topped the pile with taking 111 minutes on average from the city centre. This was well ahead of Chicago O'Hare in second with an average time of 78 minutes. The best airport for getting there the quickest in rush hour was Boston Logan, which only takes on average 18 minutes from the centre. Next best was Hartdfield_Jackson Atlanta which only took 22 minutes. You better give yourself enough time to get to New York JFK as it topped the list of longest time to travel to in rush hour from the centre . Ottawa International will be many people's favourite with the highest number of on-time flights . LaGuardia and Newark International scored highest, one and two respectively, on the overall pleasantness at airport category, which took into account security, the restrooms and shopping. The best was Vancouver International. Everyone wants to leave on time - so the biggest frustrations with regard to this could be found at Chicago Midway who scored 68 per cent of flights on time. The best for on-schedule flights was Ottawa International who scored an impressive 88 per cent of to plan flight times." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "LaGuardia scored 91 out of 100 on the overall frustration scale .\nNewark Liberty International not far behind on 90.1 .\nVancouver International provides least frustrations, scoring only 17.6 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "'There was no holy war': A picture purporting to show Indian jihadist Areeb Majeed fled his home to join ISIS in Iraq, only to return because the terror group forced him to clean toilets instead of fighting . Disgruntled jihadists who travelled to Iraq and Syria to join the Islamic State are begging to be allowed back home after complaining they were forced to do menial tasks and had to suffer without their creature comforts. Foreign recruits have been writing to their parents with feeble excuses that range from having to clean toilets and doing the washing up to the fact their iPod was no longer working or that it was getting too cold. One Indian jihadist, Areeb Majeed, 23, left for Iraq with three friends in late May amid fears by authorities that ISIS militants were attempting to recruit from India's large pool of young Muslim men. But the engineering student flew home on Friday to Mumbai after whingeing to his mother and father that he was made to carry out lowly tasks rather than fighting on the front line. A number young French Muslim converts are also having second thoughts about signing up to ISIS as revealed in a series of weepy messages home that were leaked to newspaper Le Figaro. One said: 'I'm fed up to the back teeth. My iPod no longer works out here. I have got to come home.' Another wrote: 'I've done hardly anything but hand out clothes and food,' he said. 'Winter is beginning. It's starting to get tough.' A third fighter said he was 'sick' of his time with the militant group, adding: 'They make me do the washing up'. They and dozens of other recruits are reportedly now working with French lawyers who have collected texts and messages that suggest the jihadists felt 'cheated' into joining ISIS. They have appealed for clemency from the authorities, with one lawyer saying that the longer they remain in Iraq and Syria the more chance they have of becoming 'time bombs' when they return. It came as Majeed was arrested and charged by India's elite National Investigation Agency (NIA) with terror-related offences when he arrived back home. The engineering student flew home on Friday to Mumbai where he was arrested and charged by India's elite National Investigation Agency (NIA) with terror-related offences . Creeping influence: Radicalised foreigners have been drawn to ISIS (above), which has conducted a series of mass executions and other atrocities since launching its offensive in Iraq and Syria in June . Majeed told NIA officers he was sidelined by the jihadists for whom he fetched water and performed other lowly tasks such as cleaning toilets, instead of taking part in the deadly offensive like he wanted, the Press Trust of India news agency reported. He phoned his family to say he wanted to come home after suffering an unexplained bullet wound for which he did not get proper medical attention, the agency said late Sunday. 'Only after I begged them, I was taken to a hospital,' he was quoted as saying by NIA officers. 'There was neither a holy war nor any of the preachings in the holy book were followed.' India's moderate population of 150 million Muslims have traditionally not been drawn into sectarian conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, but the case of the four raised concerns about online recruitment. Al Qaeda announced in September a new chapter of its extremist movement charged with waging jihad in South Asia, prompting several Indian states to be placed on high alert. Tanvir Sheikh, the father of one of Majeed's friends who was still missing in Iraq, said he felt betrayed by his son. Mohommod Nawaz (left) and his brother Hamza Nawaz (right) became the first Britons jailed for attending a jihadist training camp in Syria. Mohommod had complained to his girlfriend about his treatment abroad . The brothers had photos of the terror camp training schedule and pictures of the camp on their phones . Sheikh said his son Fahad was offered a job in Kuwait but instead decided to travel to Iraq to join the extremists. 'He had got a job offer from Kuwait with a salary of three lakh rupees (£3,000) but he ignored that and instead took up arms. 'Now what happens to his future?' Sheikh told the Indian Express newspaper on Monday. 'I feel let down by my son. He had a bright career ahead of him but he took advantage of our love and betrayed us.' It comes days after a court heard how a British man jailed for conspiring to attend a terror training camp in Syria had returned home after whingeing to his girlfriend about his treatment abroad. Mohommod Nawaz, 30, was jailed for four-and-a-half years along with his younger brother Hamza Nawaz, 24, who was given three years at the Old Bailey. The brothers brought back bullets and took the pictures on their mobile phones to remember their time in the jihadist camp - which were later found by police and used to prove their guilt. Photos from the brother's phones showed the strict daily schedule at the camp included two sessions of 'military training', two sessions of 'Islamic lessons' and 'lights out' at 10pm. The day began at 4.30am with prayers, followed by physical training from 6am to 8am. There would be 'military training' twice a day and further Islamic lessons before bed. Creeping influence: Two extremist groups have pledged allegiance to ISIS in the Libyan town of Darna and the Sinai Peninsula in recent weeks raising fears they could be expanding their caliphate in North Africa . Messages Mohommod sent to his girlfriend reveal he was far from happy in Syria. He moaned about not being able to use his mobile phone while training and feared being caught charging it by other wannabe jihadis. He wrote: 'Aint allowed to have a phone when training... cos I don't have it on me and I can't charge it without someone grassing me up.' He also admitted crying to himself at night over worries he might not see his girlfriend in London again. He wrote: 'I fear we may never see each other again. I was crying bares [lots] last night.' He later added: 'I'm in danger, you'll lose me if you don't marry me.' Radicalised foreigners have been drawn to ISIS, which has conducted a series of mass executions and other atrocities since launching its offensive in Iraq and Syria in June. Last week, U.S. security analysts warned that Islamic State's uprising in Iraq and Syria was gaining influence in North Africa where extremists are now 'mimicking its rhetoric and brutality'. They revealed how rebel networks in Libya and Egypt have been pledging allegiance to ISIS in recent weeks and are even being helped to set up new terror cells. The opening of a new front is concerning officials in Washington because the expansion is taking hold in two countries which have struggled to quash extremism in recent years. In Darna, north-eastern Libya, a group of young militants reportedly from the Islamic Youth Shura Council who claim to control the town, declared its allegiance to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi earlier this month. The terror chief, who has long tried to recruit militants from Al Qaeda, responded by dispatching one of his henchmen to the town to become the group's 'emir' or commander. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the group's reclusive leader, made his first video appearance in Mosul in July to announce his vision for a self-styled caliphate, a form of Islamic state." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Foreign recruits write home to mum and dad with feeble list of excuses .\nRange from having to clean toilets and do washing up to weather too cold .\nAreeb Majeed, 23, left for Iraq in May to join terror group's brutal uprising .\nBut he was sidelined by militants who forced him to carry water and clean .\nSlunk back home after calling his parents to say there was 'no holy war'\nCharged by India's National Investigation Agency with terror offences ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "French researchers claim to have found indisputable evidence that Coco Chanel worked as a spy for the Nazis during the Second World War. A written record made public for the first time in a documentary broadcast on French television last night is said to prove that the late fashion designer was a member of Abwehr - Adolf Hitler's secret military intelligence agency. The documentary also raised questions about the role played by other French celebrities during the Second World War, including singers Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier and dramatist Sacha Guitry. Claim: A document made public for the first time in a documentary broadcast on French television last night is said to prove that Coco Chanel was a member of Abwehr - Adolf Hitler's secret military intelligence agency . The newly revealed document suggests that while working for the Nazis, Coco Chanel (pictured left and right) went by the codename 'Westminster' - a reference to her affair with the Duke of Westminster in the 1920s . L'Ombre d'un Doute [The Shadow of a Doubt], broadcast on the state-owned France 3 channel yesterday evening, countered the French government's official claim that almost every well-known figure from the time either joined the Resistance movement or simply boycotted the Nazis. Although the claim has long been considered spurious by French historians, the issue of doubt has largely been ignored by mainstream French broadcasters. Links: Coco Chanel is pictured with Winston Churchill's son Randolph at Ascot in the mid-1930s . According to the documentary, Chanel's involvement with the Nazis began around the time of the collapse of the French army in 1940. She returned to Paris shortly after and moved in to the Ritz Hotel, which was doubling as the Luftwaffe's French headquarters at the time. She soon began an affair with a senior Gestapo officer by the name of Baron Hans Gunther von Dincklage and became so closely acquainted with the Nazi upper echelons that she was sent to Madrid in 1943 where she exploited her past acquaintance with Winston Churchill to try and strike a truce with British officers stationed there. Churchill allegedly ignored the offer, with historian Henry Gidel saying Chanel 'displayed incredible megalomania and naivety in imagining that she could change Churchill's mind.' The newly revealed document suggests that while working for the Nazis, Chanel went by the codename 'Westminster' - a reference to her affair with the Duke of Westminster in the 1920s. Her official Abwehr number was F-7124 according to official Nazi record - which has been secretly held in the French Ministry of Defence archives for the past seven decades. The host of the documentary, historian Franck Ferrand, went on to claim that Chanel used her Nazi influence to try and reclaim the perfume business she sold to a Jewish family in 1924. The documentary claims Edith Piaf (pictured) accepted two invitations to perform at private Nazi functions . Ties: The documentary's claims that singer Maurice Chevalier (left) and dramatist Sacha Guitry (right) were linked to the Nazis largely centred on the idea that the stars' careers flourished in occupied France . To buy the book click here. Ferrand said the fashion designer had hoped that Nazi rules banning Jews owning businesses may lead to the company being confiscated and given back to her, but it later merged that the Wertheimer family had already sold their stake in Chanel perfume to a German businessman. The documentary's claims that Piaf, Chevalier and Guitry were linked to the Nazis were less fleshed-out and largely centred on the idea that the stars' careers flourished in occupied France - with Piaf also accepting two invitations to perform at private Nazi functions. The documentary claimed that officials in post-War France scrubbed the celebrities' records of Nazi links and invented ties to the Resistance movement in order to help rebuild the country's reputation." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "French documentary claims late fashion designer worked for the Nazis .\nHad relationship with senior Gestapo officers during Second World War .\nCode-named 'Westminster'- referring to her affair with Duke of Westminster .\nExploited friendship with Winston Churchill to try and strike truce in 1943 .\nOther French stars' relationships with the Nazis also called into question .\nEdith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier and Sacha Guitry all said to have had links ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An advertising campaign showing a woman's breasts has been blamed for more than 500 traffic accidents in one day. The massive adverts placed on the side of 30 trucks driving around Moscow showed a woman's breasts cupped in her hands with the slogan 'They Attract' across her nipples. As the trucks trundled around the streets of the Russian capital, they left a trail of carnage as male drivers became so distracted they ploughed straight into each other. A total of 517 accidents were reported. Distracting: This is the advert pu on the side of 30 trucks and said to have caused 500 car crashes in Moscow . The stunt, by an advertising agency specialising in mobile adverts, backfired after police sent out patrols to round up all the vehicles and impound them until the risque images could be removed. Motorist Ildar Yuriev, 35, said: 'I was on my way to a business meeting when I saw this truck with a huge photo of breasts on its side go by. 'Then I was hit by the car behind who said he had been distracted by the truck. It made me late and left my car in the garage, and although I am insured I am still out of pocket.' Furious drivers across Moscow have reportedly bombarded the agency with compensation claims. A spokesman for AdvTruck.ru, which ran the promotion said: 'We are planning to bring a new advertising format onto the market, encouraging companies to place their ads on the sides of trucks, as we thought this would be a good alternative to putting them on the sides of public transport. 'We wanted to draw attention to this new format with this campaign' he explained. And he added: 'In all cases of accidents, the car owners will receive compensation costs from us that aren’t covered by their insurance.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Campaign was intended to show off the visibility of mobile ad hoardings .\nBut as trucks trundled around the capital they left trail of carnage .\nStunt backfired when Moscow police impounded all the risque trucks ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Two Indian women have designed a line of 'anti-rape' jeans that send a distress signal to local police who then can locate and help the victim. It comes after a string of brutal attacks in the country which have horrified the world. Diksha Pathak, 21, and Anjali Srivastava, 23, from India's northern Varanasi city, said they have installed a small electronic device in the jeans which - when pressed - will send a call to the nearest police station. Diksha Pathak, 21, and Anjali Srivastava, 23, have designed a line of 'anti-rape' jeans that send a distress signal to local police who then can locate and help the victim . Officers can them locate the woman who had been wearing thanks to a specially installed tracker. Almost 200 police stations in the area have been equipped with the technology to receive the alarm from the jeans when activated. If tests to be carried out next month are successful, lawmakers will press for the system to be expanded nationwide. The women said they came up with the idea after a string of brutal attacks against women in India. Public outrage was reignited last . month by the deaths of two girls, aged 12 and 14, who were gang-raped . and lynched in their impoverished village in the northern state of Uttar . Pradesh. A rape occurs every 22 minutes in India, according to government figures. They have installed a small electronic device in the jeans which - when pressed - will send a call to the nearest police station. Officers can them locate the woman who had been wearing thanks to a specially installed tracker . 'We have been thinking of making this device for a long time,' said Pathak, a science student and daughter of a cab driver. 'My father is often making himself ill with worry each time I am coming home late. 'These terrible gang rapes of women that we have heard so much about recently shocked me and my colleague to the very core. Hopefully no other women will have to suffer if they are wearing our clothing.' Pathak said she was assisted by her friend, a student in electronics communication. A pair of the anti-rape jeans cost less than 25p in India, and can be worn for three months before the batteries need replacing. Indian law enforcement and justice authorities have shirked their responsibility to fight sex attacks, a UN child rights watchdog said last week amid uproar over the horrific gang-rape and lynching of two girls. 'There has been a dereliction of duty in relation to rape cases,\" said Benyam Mezmur, deputy chairman of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. India has been struggling to overcome its reputation for sexual violence since the fatal gang-rape of a student in New Delhi in December 2012, which sparked mass protests and drew international condemnation of India's treatment of women." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Diksha Pathak and Anjali Srivastava designed jeans - which cost just 25p .\nCame up with idea after string of brutal attacks against women in India .\nIf the trial is successful it will be expanded nationwide, lawmakers say .\nA rape occurs every 22 minutes in India, according to government figures ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes the loan signing of Chelsea forward Christian Atsu will add another dimension to his attacking options. The Spaniard is hopeful the deal to bring the 22-year-old to Goodison Park will be concluded by Thursday. Atsu's arrival would supplement the resources Martinez already has at his disposal, led by marquee summer signing Romelu Lukaku - also from Chelsea. On the move: Chelsea and Ghana winger Christian Atsu is set to join Everton on a season-long loan deal . Busy: Everton boss Roberto Martinez is still keen to sign another striker before the transfer window closes . Striker Arouna Kone is still at least a month away from fully recovering from a knee injury which kept him out for most of last season while Kevin Mirallas, like his Belgium team-mate Lukaku, is still getting up to speed having returned to training later than many of his team-mates due to his World Cup commitments. Steven Naismith is another alternative up front or off the right but Ghana international Atsu will give Everton something extra in the same way Barcelona forward Gerard Deulofeu did in his loan spell last season. 'We are hoping that the deal can be formalised and finalised by Thursday,' Martinez told evertontv. 'That would be a really good positive move to boost the squad. How ready he will be to have him in the team, it's too early to tell but we want Christian to be part of the squad as soon as we can. 'We are really excited and are desperate to welcome him to Finch Farm (training ground) to allow him to feel the Everton way quickly. 'Christian is a experienced young man and to be that experienced at a young age is incredible. 'He had a really good spell in Portugal then a big move and has played a lot of games in Holland. Playing in a World Cup with Ghana will give him a lot too. 'He can play on both wings, play through the middle and has appreciation of space. 'Technically he is very gifted and will fit extremely well. He has the hunger and desire to want to show what he can do in the Premier League and we feel we are ready to give him that opportunity.' New boy: Atsu will join midfielder Muhamed Besic among the new recruits at Goodison Park this summer . VIDEO European experience vital for Everton - Martinez ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Atsu is set to spend next season on loan at Everton .\nThe winger must receive a work permit before his move can be completed .\nMartinez believes Atsu will add another dimension to his side's attack .\nThe Spaniard hopes to sign another striker before the transfer window shuts ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Suing: Christopher Dietz says his construction business has lost $300,000 over the negative review on Yelp . Better think twice before you slam a business with a bad review on Yelp - one Virginia woman is being sued for it. Jane Perez was slapped with a $750,000 lawsuit by Dietz Development after she publicly logged complaints about construction work the building contractor performed on her home. In her write-ups on the popular business review sites Yelp and Angie's List, Perez accused the company of damaging her house, trespassing and stealing jewelry. 'Bottom line,' she wrote on Angie's List. 'Do not put yourself through this nightmare of a contractor.' Perez is only the latest online critic to find herself in court over negative comments post online. In . 2009, a San Francisco man was sued by a chiropractor after he posted a . Yelp review accusing the business of over-charging him. That suit was settled out of court. A . Chicago plastic surgeon sued three women in 2010 after they wrote online accusations that he gave them disfigured and misshapen breasts after surgery. In September, a Pilates studio in . Virginia sued two Yelp reviewers who complained that the business . smelled like mildew and that the staff was unfriendly. Free . speech advocates say businesses are increasingly resorting to legal . action to retaliate against negative reviews of their businesses. Christopher Dietz, the owner of Dietz . Development, said he had no choice but to file the lawsuit after he lost . $300,00 when customers fled his business over the review, reports The Washington Post. 'The impact has been awful,' Dietz said. 'There is no one to protect businesses when people slam their name.' He said he is not suing because of the negative review per se - he's suing because the allegations Perez made are false. Review: Perez posted a negative review on the popular site Yelp, as well as Angie's List, another business review site . Allegations: Perez claims her townhouse in Falls Church, Virginia, (pictured) was damaged by the work Dietz did . Jane Perez isn't the only Yelp reviewer to be sued after writing bad things about a business online. Free speech advocates say such cases are on the rise. 'If it's negative and true, that's fair. If it's negative and not true, that's unfair,' he told WJLA-TV in Washington, DC. Perez, a retired captain in the military, said she never thought she could be sued over something as common as a Yelp review. 'I don’t want to see what happened to me happen to anyone else,' Perez said. She stands by her reviews, The Post says, and maintains that what she posted was truthful. A judge in Fairfax partially sided . with Dietz this week - allowing the lawsuit to proceed and ordering . Perez to remove the parts of her Angie's List review that alleged Dietz . Development employees stole jewelry. Her lawyer says Perez's right to free speech and her right to express her opinion should trump Dietz's business interests. 'You should always have a right to . free speech. She should be able to describe her experience with the . contractor...she definitely told the truth,' her attorney said. The stakes in the world of online reviews are increasingly high. Yelp . is primarily known for restaurant reviews, but it has branched out to . include listings and customer evaluations for businesses of all kinds. It has become a review powerhouse, with 84million visitors a month and 33million reviews. A . 2011 Harvard University study suggested that for each star a restaurant . received on from reviewers on the site, the restaurant owners could . expect a 5 to 7percent jump in revenue. This is the text of Perez's original review posted on Angie's List in August 2012. Overall: F . Price: F . Quality: F . Responsiveness: F . Punctuality: F . Professionalism: F . Description Of Work: Dietz Development was to perform: painting, refinish floors, electrical, plumbing and handyman work. I was instead left with damage to my home and work that had to be reaccomplished for thousands more than originally estimated. Member comments: My home was damaged' the \"work\" had to be re-accomplished; and Dietz tried to sue me for \"monies due for his \"work.\" I won in summary judgement (meaning that his case had no merit). Despite his claims, Dietz was/is not licensed to perform work in the state of VA. Further, he invoiced me for work not even performed and also sued me for work not even performed. Today (six months later) he just showed up at my door and '\"wanted to talk to me.\" I said that I \"didn't want to talk to him,\" closed the door , and called the police. (The police said his reason was that he had a \"lien on my house\"; however this \"lien\" was made null and void the day I won the case according to the court.) This is after filing my first ever police report when I found my jewelry missing and Dietz was the only one with a key. Bottom line do not put yourself through this nightmare of a contractor." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Jane Perez accused Dietz Development of damaging her home, stealing jewelry and trespassing after she hired the company to work on her house .\nDietz Development owner Christopher Dietz says he lost $300,000 over because customers fled after the review .\nJudge preliminarily sided with Dietz and ordered Perez to remove some parts of her review ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "You better not change a lightbulb in Victoria, Australia, unless you are a qualified electrician . When travelling around the world, it's not always a bad idea to do your research on local laws and traditions. Not only could this keep you out of trouble, but it can also help you get the most out of your holiday. However, there are some weird and wonderful rules that surely nobody is expected to follow. But whether you are akin to having a sleeping donkey in your bathtub to enjoying eating somewhere that's on fire, it pays to be clued up. Erica Chang, regional director of HomeAway UK who conducted the research, said: 'Travel really does open the mind so it's curious to see what odd rules and regulations can be found on the law books around the world. 'Some might be seen as health and safety gone mad, but others are just funny – I'm sure most Brits abroad would never think they could be breaking the law if they changed a light bulb in Victoria or flushed the toilet at night while in Geneva so it's always best to know before you go!' 1. Only a qualified electrician is allowed to change a light bulb in Victoria, Australia . How many mechanics does it take to change a light bulb? None, in Victoria. Australia's second most populated state says it's illegal to change a light bulb unless you're a licensed electrician. Apparently, rebels who defy this law could receive a fine of up to AU$10 (£5.50). This man could help you not break the law in Milan, Italy, as you are required to smile . 2. Milan requires that citizens must smile at all times, or face a fine . Milan in Italy states that it is a legal requirement to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits. Frowners could face a hefty fine. 3. In Florida, it is illegal to pass wind in a public place after 6pm on Thursdays . 5.59pm is fine. You would be deemed to have been causing a public nuisance, so you best run home first to do it in a little bit of privacy. 4. In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament . This was voted the most ludicrous law in the UK in 2007. A spokesman for the House of Commons said: 'The people who know about these things here say there is no basis for such a law, not to say it does not exist somewhere in writing.' It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament in the UK . 5. In Oklahoma, it is against the law to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7pm . Great if your donkey is awake and just enjoying a bit of relaxation time. Not so good if it has snoozed off in a lava of bubbles. 6. In Canada, by law, one out of every five songs on the radio must be sung by a Canadian . Great for Justin Bieber fans, not so great for the sane. Part of the CRTC (Canadian Radio and Television Commission) that for both types of programming there has to be at least a fifth by Caadian performers. 7. It is forbidden to be fat in Japan In the country that brought us sumo wrestling . It is illegal to be fat. In 2009, lawmakers set a maximum waistline, meaning every man aged over 40 must not have a waistline measuring over 31ins, and every woman cannot measure over 35ins. From the country who brought us sumo wrestling, it is illegal to be 'overweight' in Japan . 8. Flushing the toilet after 10pm is illegal in Switzerland . Flushing the loo after 10pm in an apartment building is illegal in the country of Switzerland. The Government consider it noise pollution. 9. In Chicago, it is against the law to eat in a place that's on fire . No matter how good the pizza tastes, if the restaurant sets on fire – you can't stick around! 10. Running out of petrol is illegal on Germany's autobahn, and so is walking along it . So those who do break down must pull over and use their horn to attraction attention. The penalty is €80 (£65) for endangering other drivers." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "No sleeping donkeys in the bath after 7pm in Oklahoma .\nIllegal to be overweight in Japan, the country who brought us sumo .\nTurn that frown upside down if you're in Milan, Italy ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "One couple knows all too well the pain suffered by the parents of James Foley, the American photojournalist executed on camera last month by the Islamic State. Billy and Karen Vaughn also lost their son Aaron Carson Vaughn in 2011, when the SEAL Team Six soldier's Chinook helicopter was shot down over Afghanistan. Now the couple are calling on President Barack Obama to step down, citing his reaction to the Foley video and 'lack of leadership' in confronting ISIS. Scroll down for video . Time to resign: Karen and Billy Vaughn (pictured above) wrote a letter this week, condemning President Obama's actions following the release of the video depicting the execution of American journalist James Foley by ISIS. The couple lost their own son, soldier Aaron Carson Vaughn, in a 2011 helicopter crash in Afghanistan . Killed in action: SEAL Team Six soldier Aaron Carson Vaughn was one of seven commandos killed in the 2011 chopper crash, in addition to an Afghan translator and military dog. They were shot down by enemy combatants . On Monday, the Vaughns wrote a letter, calling out Mr Obama's decision to go golfing after holding an important press conference on the Foley video. 'As Commander-in-Chief, your actions - or lack thereof - Mr President, cost lives. 'As you bumble about in your golf cart, slapping on a happy face and fist-pounding your buddies, your cowardly lack of leadership has left a gaping hole — not only in America’s security — but the security of the entire globe. 'Your message has come across loud and clear, sir: You are not up to this job. You know it. We know it. The world knows it,' the Vaughns wrote in the letter published on World Tribune. The couple go on to directly ask Mr Obama to resign so that a man or woman 'of courage and substance' can take over and address the 'out-of-control thug fest' happening in Syria and Iraq, where ISIS is attempting to establish a caliphate. 'As you bumble about in your golf cart, slapping on a happy face and fist-pounding your buddies, your cowardly lack of leadership has left a gaping hole,' the Vaughns said of President Obama's decision to play a round after holding a press conference on the Foley tragedy . Vacation mode: President Obama was vacationing on Martha's Vineyard when the video was released by ISIS. He was photographed on the golf course at least two times after the video's release . 'It’s time for you to step down and allow a true leader to restore our honor and protect our sons and daughters... 'America has always been exceptional. And she will be again. You, Mr President, are a bump in the road,' they wrote. Billy Vaughn told MailOnline that he has been displeased with the way President Obama has been acting at press conferences. 'I'd like to see him have some passion about anything going on in the world instead of just speaking in a monotone voice like he has a script that has been made up,' Mr Vaughn told MailOnline. Their only-son Aaron Carson Vaughn was killed in August 2011 when a Chinook helicopter was shot down in eastern Afghanistan. All 33 on board died in the crash, including Vaughn and several SEAL Team Six members. Vaughn and his fellow commandos were attempting to reinforce a group of Army Rangers after they ran into trouble during a raid to capture a senior Taliban leader. SEAL Team Six is best known as the group which carried out the execution of Osama Bin Laden in May 2011. After finally choosing to view the barbaric, on-camera beheading by ISIS of freelance war correspondent James Foley, I have been left with a level of rage known only to those of us who have sacrificed unspeakable offerings on the altar of world peace. My offering was my only son — Aaron Carson Vaughn. Aaron was a member of SEAL Team VI. He was killed in action when a CH47D Chinook, carrying thirty Americans and eight Afghans was shot down in the Tangi River Valley of Afghanistan on Aug. 6, 2011. Many times over the past three years, I have been asked what drove my son to choose his particular career. What made him want to be a Navy SEAL? My answer is simple. Aaron Vaughn was a man who possessed the courage to acknowledge evil. And evil, once truly acknowledged, demands response. Perhaps this is why so few are willing to look it in the eye. It is much simpler — much safer — to look the other way. That is, unless you are the leader of the Free World. As Commander-in-Chief, your actions — or lack thereof — Mr. President, cost lives. As you bumble about in your golf cart, slapping on a happy face and fist-pounding your buddies, your cowardly lack of leadership has left a gaping hole — not only in America’s security — but the security of the entire globe. Your message has come across loud and clear, sir: You are not up to this job. You know it. We know it. The world knows it. Please vacate the people’s house and allow a man or woman of courage and substance to seize the reigns of this out-of-control thug-fest and regain the balance we, America, have provided throughout our great history. Thanks to your “leadership” from whatever multi-million dollar vacation you happen to be on at any given moment, the world is in chaos. What’s been gained, you’ve lost. What’s been lost, you’ve decimated. You’ve demolished our ability to hold the trust of allies. You’ve made a mockery of the title “President.” And you’ve betrayed the nation for which my son and over 1.3 million others have sacrificed their very lives. But this should come as no surprise, since your wife uttered a vile statement on Feb. 18, 2008, during the primary campaign — one that speaks volumes of your true convictions. “For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country,” she said. I am sure my deceased son thanks you for that, Mrs. Obama. Oh, and you’re welcome. Never in my lifetime have I witnessed such despair and such growing fear that the world’s last best hope, America, has finally been dismantled. Perhaps the better word is transformed — fundamentally transformed. Come to think of it, it’s become difficult — if not impossible — to believe things haven’t gone exactly as you planned, Mr. President. Amazingly, in five short years, your administration has lurched from one disaster to another. You spearheaded the ambitious rush to end the wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan — with no plan on how to do so effectively. Also, the release of “the Taliban five” in exchange for one American — without consulting Congress — is also on your shoulders. You have been at the helm during unprecedented national security leaks — including, but not limited to the outing of SEAL Team VI on the Bin laden raid, the outing of the Pakistani doctor who provided the intelligence for that raid, the outing of Afghanistan’s CIA station chief, and the outing of your personal “kill list” to make you look tough. In addition, 75 percent of American deaths in Afghanistan and 83 percent of Americans-wounded-in-action have occurred on your watch, according to icasualties.org. And now, we have this recent, heinous event: the beheading of an American citizen by a barbaric organization you foolishly referred to as “the JV team” in your statements to the New Yorker magazine in January. You, sir, are the JV team. It’s time for you to step down and allow a true leader to restore our honor and protect our sons and daughters. America has always been exceptional. And she will be again. You, Mr. President, are a bump in our road. Reprinted with family's permission ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Billy and Karen Vaughn lost their only-son Aaron Carson Vaughn in 2011 .\nThe SEAL Team Six member was one of 33 killed when a Chinook helicopter was gunned down in Afghanistan .\nOn Monday, the Vaughns wrote a letter condemning President Barack Obama's actions following the release of the video depicting the execution of American journalist James Foley by Islamic State radicals .\nMr and Mrs Vaughn criticized the president's decision to go golfing after he held a press conference on the Foley beheading ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Education Secretary Nick Morgan said there is good evidence that having classes full of children from different backgrounds thanks to immigration ‘can drive up standards . Britain's first new grammar school in fifty years is likely to be approved next month. Nicky Morgan is ‘open to being convinced’ of the case for the controversial expansion of an existing school in Kent. Tory MPs are putting pressure on the Education Secretary to give the go-ahead for a grammar school annexe in Sevenoaks. Previous proposals were rejected by Mrs Morgan’s predecessor, Michael Gove, because they failed to clear red tape put in place by the Labour government. But Mrs Morgan is now said to believe the new application is ‘much stronger’ after Kent County Council insisted its updated plan was ‘compliant with the regulations’. Meanwhile, the Education Secretary has insisted that a ‘rich ethnic mix’ can improve Britain’s schools. She said there was good evidence that classes full of children from different backgrounds thanks to immigration ‘can drive up standards’. Her comments directly contradict warnings from Sir Michael Wilshaw, the head of Ofsted, who said schools were struggling to cope with an ‘influx’ of migrant pupils. And Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith last month said new arrivals were changing the ‘character’ of schools. In parts of London, children with English as a second language now make up as much as three-quarters of the school roll. Speaking to the Observer newspaper, Mrs Morgan said: ‘I’m not one of those people who thinks that immigration is always a bad thing. 'The evidence from London suggests that a rich ethnic mix can help to drive up standards. ‘It’s clear that many migrant families really support their children and appreciate the transforming power of education.’ She also said she disagreed with Mr Gove’s use of the term ‘the blob’ – describing an obstructive Left-wing education establishment resistant to reform – saying that it ‘didn’t help’. Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged £67million to boost school standards in maths, science and computer skills. About 15,000 teachers will be sent for retraining under the plans, while school-leavers embarking on maths or physics degrees will be offered cash in return for going into teaching once they graduate. Pupils will also be taught to program computers, or ‘code’, as part of a new GCSE. Last month a study by Bristol University found that schools with large numbers of migrants and pupils from ethnic minorities gain the best GCSE results because they have a stronger work ethic. Mrs Morgan’s controversial comments come two weeks after one of her education ministers also claimed the influx of foreign students was changing the culture of schools for the better. Mrs Morgan again went to war with her predecessor Michael Gove, rejecting his portrayal of the education establishment as a left-wing ‘blob’ Nick Gibb, also a Conservative, said the fact that pupils who spoke English as a second language tended to be academically more able, because they had learned to speak two languages. But critics warn there is a serious shortage of places at primaries - at which one in five pupils now speak English as a second language. In some parts of London, children with English as a second language now make up as much as three-quarters of the school roll. The figure is around half in places including Slough, Luton and Leicester. Even David Cameron has said that immigration from Europe was putting ‘pressure’ on public services such as schools and hospitals. In her interview, Mrs Morgan said: ‘There’s no doubt immigration can put pressure on public services, especially in places like Slough, but I’m not one of those people who think that immigration is always a bad thing. Sir Michael Wilshaw, the head of Ofsted, who said schools were struggling to cope with an ‘influx’ of migrant pupils . ‘The evidence from London suggests that a rich ethnic mix can help to drive up standards. It’s clear that many migrant families really support their children and appreciate the transforming power of education.’ Mrs Morgan said she wants a greater focus on ‘character education’ in schools. ‘What I mean is a focus on things like the additional character skills we all need to get on in life – resilience, grit, self-esteem, self-confidence.’ The Education Secretary also clashed with her predecessor Mr Gove, who would often use the word ‘blob’ as shorthand for an obstructive teaching establishment that was resistant to reform. Asked about the term, Morgan says it was unhelpful and created a false impression of ministers’ real attitude to teachers. ‘It captures the imagination and then it’s used for ever after,’ she said. ‘I don’t actually know who did it and I don’t know in what context… But it doesn’t help in terms of people then using that quote.’ One senior Tory at the heart of policymaking said: ‘Nicky is having a very difficult time of it,’ and that Gove ‘can’t let go’. A close ally of Mrs Morgan, who is also the minister for women, insisted that she was determined to make her own mark and that, ‘if they thought she would just be a Stepford minister’ without her own ideas and views, they had seriously misjudged her. She added: ‘Sometimes some of the language or the tone that was used, like “we’re going to take people on” and “we’re going to change things and challenge” was counter-productive; as I say, what gets lost are the people at the centre of the system. And most particularly the students. That’s who we’re doing it all for. ‘I would like the teachers to say she listened and parents to say she was on our side in getting the best education for our children. ‘My task is about listening to what teachers are saying, and saying to them, “What can we do? Take some burdens away, give you more freedoms?”.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Tory MPs are urging Nicky Morgan to approve school in Sevenoaks .\nPrevious proposals rejected by Michael Gove over red tape restrictions .\nMrs Morgan thought to believe new application is 'much stronger'\nComes after minister said 'rich ethnic mix' in pupils can improve schools .\nMorgan says children from different backgrounds 'can drive up standards'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "An Ohio family are in shock after their pet pit bull mauled a 59-year-old grandmother to death in front of her two-year-old grandson Marcus on Monday afternoon. Butler County Sheriff's discovered Cindy Whisman in her daughter's backyard just after 1.10pm after responding to a neighbor's 911 call. Daughter Julie Whisman said that her mother was watching her son when the family dog Polo attacked her. Scroll Down for Video . Mauled: Cindy Whisman was attacked in her daughter's backyard while she was watching her two-year-old grandson Marcus . Vicious: Cindy Whisman was killed by her daughter's pit bull Polo on Monday in front of her two-year-old grandson Marcus . Interned: Polo the pit bull is with the Butler County Animal Friends Humane Society and a decision has yet to be made on his future . Witness: Julie Whisman said that her two-year-old son Marcus has not exhibited any worrying signs of trauma after witnessing his grandmother's mauling by the family pit bull . 'As far as I know my neighbor told me she saw her and the dog outside,' said Julie Whisman to WCPO. 'She thought they were playing back and forth like this, then all of a sudden she saw her on the ground and kept saying 'Polo, Polo,' because that was the dog's name, and she was rolling over, so the neighbor called 911 and then she didn't see her no more.' Neighbor, Wayne Walker tried to save Cindy Whisman from the dog, but told WCPO that he failed to get to her in time. 'Whenever I hit him he yelped and took off running straight into their house,' Walker said. 'I looked at Cindy Whisman... she's gone.' Scene: This is Julie Whisman's backyard where Polo attacked Cindy Whisman and killed her on Monday . Distraught: Julie Whisman said that she couldn't believe her family pet, Polo, would turn on her mother with fatal results . According to the sheriff's office Cindy Whisman was mauled across her face, neck and abdomen and they confirmed her grandson was in the backyard when the vicious attack occurred. Julie Whisman said that she could not believe that Polo attacked her mother and said she has owned him since he was a puppy. 'It just doesn't add up to me,' she said to WCPO. 'My son could sit on him, lay on him.' Devastated, Julie said her mother's loss has hit her hard. 'She was my best friend, she was the greatest person to me,' Julie said of Cindy. Cindy said that her son did not seem to be too affected by the attack, but that time will tell . Polo the Pit Bull has been taken to the Butler County Animal Friends Humane Society. It is not clear whether the dog will be destroyed and that will not become an option until the sheriff's investigation is complete." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Cindy Whisman was attacked by the pit bull in her daughter's backyard .\nHer grandson was in garden at the time but was not hurt .\nDaughter, Julie, said she was working when her mother was attacked .\nDog has been taken to the humane society but will likely be destroyed ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Brendan Rodgers said this week that Steven Gerrard is 'arguably the best player who's ever played in the Premier League', but the Liverpool captain didn't make his manager's all-time XI in 2012. Rodgers, who dropped Gerrard for Saturday's 1-0 win over Stoke, confirmed that the veteran midfielder has been offered a new contract at Liverpool and told reporters: 'I love working with Steven Gerrard, he's arguably the best player who's ever played in the Premier League.' In April 2012 though, appearing as a guest on Match of the Day 3, Rodgers picked Paul Scholes and Roy Keane as his midfield duo in his all-time Premier League XI, with Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola playing slightly in front of the Manchester United pair. Steven Gerrard prepares to come off the bench against Stoke City on Saturday . Gerrard replaced Lucas Leiva with Liverpool going on to score a late winner through Glen Johnson . Rodgers appears on BBC Match of the Day 3 while Swansea manager back in April 2012 . Brendan Rodgers' all-time Premier League XI . Clarifying his selection, the then-Swansea manager said: 'I went for a sort of triangle in midfield with Scholes, who is one of the best passers of the ball in the duration of the Premier League. 'A wee bit of bite in there with Roy Keane: win it, give it. 'And I guy who invented for me what I call the Zola zone - that space in between the midfield and the front line. (It was a) tough choice between him and Bergkamp.' Gerrard didn't get a mention. Two weeks later, Rodgers brought the subject up again in an interview, heaping more praise on Scholes. He told the Daily Star: 'I’ve loved watching him (Scholes). I’ve got such admiration for his game. He is a wonderful example of a British player. 'I was asked to pick my best Premier League team and he was the first player I picked – I can’t compliment him any higher than that.' Less than a month after that interview Rodgers had left Swansea to take the job on offer at Liverpool. Liverpool finished seventh in his first season in charge and second in May, coming agonisingly close to winning the title before Gerrard's unfortunate slip gifted Chelsea victory in a crucial game at the end of the season. Clearly, Gerrard has done enough in the last two-and-a-half years to convince his manager that he should have been in that original XI. Rodgers was full of praise for former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Liverpool have offered Steven Gerrard a new contract .\nGerrard was dropped from starting XI for Saturday's 1-0 win over Stoke .\nBrendan Rodgers says Gerrard arguably best ever Premier League player .\nBut Gerrard did not make Rodgers' all-time Premier League XI in 2012 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It attracts one million visitors every year and counts itself among Britain’s most popular tourist sites. So it is perhaps surprising that Stonehenge has been featured in a list of the world’s most disappointing destinations. The prehistoric monument, located in Wiltshire, joined a host of the planet’s most visited destinations and attractions including the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt and Paris as places that left visitors most unimpressed. Scroll down for video . Stonehenge is the UK's most famous prehistoric monument but has been branded a disappointment . Despite being located next to the busy A303, Stonehenge welcomes more visitors than any other English Heritage site in the country . Voters on social networking site Reddit.com, criticised Stonehenge because it was ‘small, you can’t get very close to it, and it’s really not worth the rather long journey from London’. It is also just yards away from the busy A303 main road. One student pointed out that nearby Avebury Henge was much better, claiming it was ‘bigger and you can walk right up to it’. The monument was built about 5,000 years ago, and is believed to have been used as a site where prehistoric people buried the dead. It welcomes more visitors than any other English Heritage site in the country, and the organisation reported an 18.9 per cent rise is visitors last year and with up to 5,000 people a day flocking to the site in July and August. It wasn't just Stonehenge that suffered the ire of disappointed tourists - Los Angeles was also listed as a let-down for visitors. Despite being home to some of the world’s most glamorous celebrities, some travellers were left shocked by what they labelled ‘a run-down, dangerous and dirty urban sprawl’ Despite being home to some of the world’s most glamorous celebrities, some travellers were left shocked by what they labelled ‘a run-down, dangerous and dirty urban sprawl’. Many said it was ‘uninteresting’, claiming there was little to entertain visitors outside the well-known Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard. Another gripe was that great distances make it impossible to walk around, and that the public transport is poor, making much of the city inaccessible to non-drivers. Another surprise addition to the list was The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, long considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Travellers bemoaned that the Pyramids of Giza site ‘can be seen from Pizza Hut’, and are so close to the noise and chaos of the city . For over 3800 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man made structure in the world . Built between 2560–2540 BC, the monument is the oldest and largest of three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis. Also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, it is the oldest of the Ancient Wonders of the World and the last one still largely intact. For more than 3,800 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man made structure in the world. However, travellers bemoaned the fact that the ancient site ‘can be seen from Pizza Hut’, and are so close to the noise and chaos of the city. Many said they were constantly harassed by locals trying to sell them things, while another said it the inside of the central chamber ‘looked like a cow shed’. Paris was branded the ‘worst city on Earth’ in the survey, with many criticising the rudeness of locals towards tourists. Earlier this year Paris was named as the world’s most visited city attracting some 32.3 million people last year, with the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame Cathedral all huge draws . Earlier this year the destination was named as the world’s most visited city attracting some 32.3 million people last year, with the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame Cathedral all huge draws. ‘I couldn’t order a f***ing coffee, in English or in French, without a disdainful look from any cafe employee,’ said one vsiitor. Other accusations levelled at the city were that it was overpriced and dirty. Meanwhile, Venice was labelled as a ‘gigantic tourist trap’, by voters. The floating city welcomes around 60,000 visitors each day, leading to crowded streets and overpriced food and drink. Venice welcomes around 60,000 visitors each day, leading to crowded streets and overpriced food and drink . ‘The famed canals are horribly polluted and filled with garbage,’ said one visitor. Others said it was crowded and full of scammers, and worth a weekend visit at most. ‘Disneyland for middle-aged American yuppies,’ said another. Dubai also featured on the list, with travellers seemingly unhappy by the ‘overpriced, superficial, fake and unfriendly’ destination. The giant malls and towering skyscrapers left many visitors complaining of a lack of culture, while the heat was also a major concern. The giant malls and towering skyscrapers of Dubai left many visitors complaining of a lack of culture . Jamaica was also unpopular, with holidaymakers claiming that the island’s most renowned beauty spots had been turned into tourist traps. Many said they were bombarded by local vendors who were aggressive or hostile, and even said they felt physically threatened by opportunistic sellers. Despite its reputation as a paradise destination, many travellers said that Bali had left them unimpressed. Jamaica was also unpopular, with holidaymakers claiming that the island’s most renowned beauty spots had been turned into tourist traps . The most frequent complaints were that the famed beaches were filthy, overcrowded and overrun with scammers. Other destinations that featured on the list included Niagara Falls in New York, Times Square in New York City and the Taj Mahal in India. However, many travellers took to the site to recommend the best way to enjoy all of the sites listed, with many claiming to have enjoyed the historic locations." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Stonehenge criticised because it is 'small and you can’t get very close'\nLos Angeles, Venice and Dubai also made the list compiled by Reddit.com .\nParis branded 'worst city on Earth' despite attracted 32.3m people last year .\nOvercrowding and aggressive local vendors was a common gripe ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The age of austerity is not just a passing phase and Britain should get used to having a ‘permanently’ smaller state, David Cameron said last night. The Prime Minister used one of his most significant speeches of the year to say that low public spending and a ‘leaner, more efficient state’ would have to be maintained permanently in order for the UK to succeed. He said the country would have to rediscover its traditional ‘buccaneering’ spirit for private enterprise in order to generate wealth instead of relying on the state. Pro austerity: Prime Minister David Cameron made his comments at the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at Guildhall in London alongside other ministers and lords . Keynote speech: The dinner is a chance for the Prime Minister to make a major announcement. He said the country has to rediscover its 'buccaneering spirit' His remarks are a significant shift . for a leader who said in 2010 that he ‘didn’t come into politics to make . cuts’, insisting: ‘We’re tackling the deficit because we have to – not . out of some ideological zeal.' In . his annual address to the Lord Mayor’s Banquet at London’s Guildhall, . Mr Cameron said only a smaller state and a ‘bigger and more prosperous . private sector’ could heal the economy. He . called for a ‘fundamental culture change in our country’ to champion . ‘that typically British, entrepreneurial, buccaneering spirit, and that . rewards people with the ambition to make things, sell things and create . jobs for others up and down the country’. Address: Mr Cameron was sat with the past and present Lord Mayors and spoke to a room of dignitaries, including the Archbishop of Canterbury . Applause: The room welcomes the head table before sitting down to dinner. Later Cameron would extoll the virtues of tightening belts . Impassioned speech: Cameron warned against an Ed Miliband-led government that would set the budget deficit and debts 'out of control again' Mention: Cameron said to Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby: 'I hope you will forgive me for saying it's not robbing but to pay Paul, rather robbing Peter to pay Peter' Incoming: Lord Mayor Fiona Woolf is the 686th to take office. She spoke at the banquet, days after the inauguration parade . In an attempt to counter Labour’s . pledge to freeze energy bills, Mr Cameron insisted the single biggest . threat to the cost of living is the budget deficit and debts getting . ‘out of control again’ under a government led by Ed Miliband. ‘There . are some people who seem to think that the way you reduce the cost of . living in this country is for the state to spend more and more . taxpayers’ money,’ Mr Cameron said. ‘It’s as if somehow you measure the . compassion of the government by the amount of other people’s money it . can spend. At a time when family budgets are tight, it is really worth . remembering that this spending comes out of the pockets of the same . taxpayers whose living standards we want to see improve.’ Opulent: Around 900 guests attend the event hosted in the hall's grandest room, which has hosted royalty numerous times since 1411 . 'More with less': The speech was a shift from David Cameron's claim in 2010 that he 'didn't come into politics to make cuts' Inauguration: Lady Judge Lord Mayor Alderman Fiona Woolf with Prime Minister David Cameron exchanging words after his speech promoting welfare cuts . Toast: Home Secretary Theresa May drinks a toast to Cameron's speech, dressed up in a tight, strapless dress and glittery eye make up, seated on the head table . In agreement: May smiled and nodded throughout Cameron's speech sitting along from him on the top table . The top table: (From left to right) Sheriff Alderman Sir Paul Judge; Lady Judge; Lord Mayor of London Fiona Woolf; Prime Minister David Cameron; Nicholas Woolf, the Lord Mayor's husband; Angela Waddingham; Sheriff Adrian Waddingham . In a reference to the leader of the Church of England, who has protested about some of the Government’s welfare cuts, Mr Cameron added: ‘I hope the Archbishop of Canterbury will forgive me for saying – it’s not robbing Peter to pay Paul, but rather robbing Peter to pay Peter.’ He said that if interest and mortgage rates started to soar because the deficit was allowed to rise again, an ‘increase in cost of living will far outweigh the impact of any increase in government spending or indeed reduction in taxation’. ‘This Government is not prepared to let that happen. Already we have cut the deficit by a third and we are sticking to the task. But that doesn’t just mean making difficult decisions on public spending. Procession: Cameron walks through the Guildhall with Lord Mayor of London Fiona Woolf and Nicholas Woolf, the Lord Mayor's husband, before the banquet . Sea of red: Dignitaries wait in the Guildhall before the arrival of the Prime Minster ahead of The Lord Mayor's Banquet on November 11, 2013 . ‘It also means something more profound. It means building a leaner, more efficient state. We need to do more with less. Not just now, but permanently.’ Mr Cameron said there was growing evidence that public services could be maintained or improved as budgets are reduced. ‘There are 40 per cent fewer people working in the Department for Education - but over 3,000 more free schools and academies, with more children doing tougher subjects than ever before,’ he added. ‘There are 23,000 fewer administrative roles in the NHS – but 5,000 more doctors, with shorter waiting times.’ He claimed the reductions were proof that a leaner state could deliver better results." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Prime Minister urged against welfare cuts in speech at Lord Mayor's Banquet in London's Guildhall .\nIt is a shift from his claim during the 2010 election that he and Nick Clegg 'didn't come into politics to make cuts'\nHe warned against an Ed Miliband-led government which would push the budget deficit and debts 'out of control'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Tiger Woods insists he 'feels great' ahead of his return to competitive golf this week after nearly four months out following back surgery. With his 39th birthday approaching later this month, the 14-time major champion faces serious questions over his future in the game. He has endured a year beset by back problems and a catalogue of injuries that date back to when he won his last major, the US Open in 2008, with a broken leg and torn ACL. Woods has watched Rory McIlroy usurp him as the brightest star in the game but returns to action at his own tournament, the Hero World Challenge in Florida, promising that he is 'healed', 'stronger' and finally able to put in enough practice to hone his game to the highest standards. Tiger Woods returns to golf this week after four months out following back surgery . Woods was last seen in action during a sorry, injury-plagued performance at the US PGA Championship . 'I feel great,' Woods told SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio on Monday. 'I feel really, really good. It's great to be back out here competing again. I've missed it quite a bit.' Woods's last appearance before undergoing surgery on a herniated disc in his back was a sad sight, with the former world No 1 grimacing his way round Valhalla at the US PGA Championship. He has since fired swing coach Sean Foley and hired Chris Como to take his place. The early results of their work were put on show in a video released online on Monday (watch below). Their progress will come under further scrutiny at Isleworth during the annual event to raise money for the Tiger Woods Foundation, but the American is happy with the results so far. 'I'm excited that I have this much time off to obviously heal and get stronger and get my game in order for next year,' said Woods. 'I went through a period there for the last year, year and a half, where I didn't really practice that much.' 'I can finally log in the time, log in the minutes, and really delve into a good practice session and really get a lot out of it,' he said. 'And that's something that I hadn't been able to do in quite some time.' The 2008 US Open remains the last major of 14 won by Woods with injuries having beset his career since ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Tiger Woods will make his latest comeback in Isleworth, Florida this week .\nWoods plays in his own tournament, the Hero World Challenge .\nThe 38-year-old has been usurped as world No 1 by Rory McIlroy .\nBut Woods insists he is now healed four months after surgery on his back ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Florida state trooper has offered roadside assistance of a different kind - saving a mother who was choking on a seatbelt that was placed around her neck by her 3-year-old daughter. Trooper Brad Wagner was flagged down on the Suncoast Parkway in Pasco County and asked to help the 37-year-old who was choking after the safety device locked around her neck. It was the second life threatening situation Wagner was called to in the past three months. The woman, her husband and their daughter were returning home after having Thanksgiving dinner with their family on Thursday when the incident happened. Scroll down for video . Florida state trooper Brad Wagner saved the life of a 37-year-old woman who was choking after her three-year-old daughter wrapped a seat belt around her neck during an argument over using a child seat . According to the New York Daily News the couple's daughter refused to sit in the child seat and placed the seat belt around her mother. The seatbelt then became entangled around her throat and she began to choke. Police said when her husband tried to remove it, the device became tighter again. The woman, who declined to give her name, told local media: 'He's pulling on it, but this thing would not give. I was panicking, and it kept getting tighter. Then, that was it. At that point, it just got so bad. I blacked out at that point.' The woman was nearly unconscious when Wagner used his knife to free her from the seat belt. Wagner was flagged down on the Suncoast Parkway in Pasco County where he was asked to help the woman . The seat belt rescue was the second life threatening call out Wagner had responded to in the past three months; on September 18, he responded to a car accident and administered CPR to an unconscious driver who had ejected onto the road. He also recovered thanks to the trooper (file picture) After being evaluated by a paramedic, she was allowed to continue on her trip. Authorities said this was the second motorist Wagner saved in the past three months. On September 18, he responded to a car accident and administered CPR to an unconscious driver who had ejected onto the road. He also recovered thanks to Wagner's actions. For more on this story click here." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A Florida mother 'blacked out' after the seatbelt tightened around her neck .\nHer husband tried to free her, but the safety device only got tighter .\nTrooper Brad Wagner came to her rescue freeing her with his knife .\nIt was the second life Wagner had been called to save in three months ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Astronomers have revealed hypnotic images of swirls, loops and arches that trace the remarkable structure of our Milky Way’s magnetic field. In what could rival works by Van Gogh, Esa claims that these remarkable images are some of the first to reveal the shape of the our galaxy magnetic barrier. Scientists hope its patterns could someday help them gaze back in time to get a clearer picture of what the universe looked like just after the Big Bang. Astronomers have revealed hypnotic images of swirls, loops and arches that trace the remarkable structure of our Milky Way’s magnetic field. In what could rival works by Van Gogh, Esa claims that these remarkable images are some of the first to reveal the shape of the Milky Way's magnetic field. Blue shows colder areas of the magnetic field, while red shows the hotter parts . To create the images, the Planck spacecraft tracked the sky for more than 1,500 days, mapping the direction of light in the galaxy. While scientists can’t see the magnetic fields directly, they can see how they affect light that gets sent out by tiny dust grains that sits in the magnetic field. One of these – polarisation – carries a wealth of information about what happened along a light ray’s path, and can be exploited by astronomers. Usually, these fields can vibrate at all orientations. However, if they happen to vibrate in certain directions, astronomers say the light is ‘polarised’. Scientists hope its patterns could someday help them gaze back in time to get a clearer picture of what the universe looked like just after the Big Bang. To create the images, the Planck spacecraft looked at the entire sky for over 1,500 days, mapping the direction of light in the galaxy . Planck was launched on 14 May 2009 on an Ariane 5 along with Esa's Herschel infrared observatory. The mission is designed to study the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), the relic radiation from the Big Bang. The project, initially called Cobras/Samba, is named in honour of the German physicist Max Planck (1858–1947), who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918. Bby February 2010 had successfully started a second all-sky survey. On 21 March 2013, the mission's all-sky map of the cosmic microwave background was released. At the end of its mission Planck was put into a heliocentric orbit and passivated to prevent it from endangering any future missions. The final deactivation command was sent to Planck in October 2013. By measuring the amount of polarisation in this light, astronomers can study the physical processes that caused the polarisation, including magnetism. If the dust grains are not symmetrical, more of that light comes out vibrating parallel to the longest axis of the grain, making the light polarised. The fingerprint-like swirls are echoed in a separate image, released earlier this year, which shows the first all-sky observations of ‘polarised’ light emitted by interstellar dust in the Milky Way. Even though the tiny dust grains are very cold, they do emit light but at very long wavelengths – from the infrared to the microwave end of the spectrum. If the grains are not symmetrical, more of that light comes out vibrating parallel to the longest axis of the grain, making the light polarised. If the orientations of a whole cloud of dust grains were random, no net polarisation would be seen. However, cosmic dust grains are almost always spinning rapidly, tens of millions of times per second, due to collisions with photons and rapidly moving atoms. Then, because interstellar clouds in the Milky Way are threaded by magnetic fields, the spinning dust grains become aligned in the direction of the magnetic field. ‘There are still huge questions about what our galaxy's magnetic field is,’ said Professor Joanna Dunkley from Oxford University's Department of Physics. ‘The problem is that we are sitting in our galaxy, and have to try and construct a three-dimensional view of the field, but we can only look from here on Earth. ‘Much of it is messy and tangled, and the information in the orientation of the light coming from the dust grains, or the electrons, gets very hard to interpret.’ The fingerprint-like swirls are echoed in this separate image, released earlier this year, which shows the first all-sky observations of ‘polarised’ light emitted by interstellar dust in the Milky Way. By measuring the amount of polarisation in this light, astronomers can study the physical processes that caused the polarisation, including magnetism . Planck was launched on 14 May 2009 on an Ariane 5 along with Esa's Herschel infrared observatory. The mission is designed to study the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), the relic radiation from the Big Bang ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The images were created using light polarisation data from the Planck spacecraft taken over 1,500 days .\nEsa claims that these images are some of the first to reveal the shape of the Milky Way's magnetic field .\nScientists says there are still 'huge questions' about the purpose of the magnetic field and how it behaves .\nIts patterns could help them gaze back in time to see what the universe looked like just after the Big Bang ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "San Francisco drag queens are sparring with Facebook over its policy requiring people to use their real names, rather than drag names such as Pollo Del Mar and Heklina. But the world's biggest social network is not budging from its rules. In recent weeks, Facebook has been deleting the profiles of self-described drag queens and other performers who use stage names because they did not comply with the social networking site's requirement that users go by their ‘real names’ on the site. On Wednesday, Facebook declined to change its policy after meeting with drag queens and a member of the San Francisco board of supervisors. The company said is usually deletes accounts with fake names after investigating user complaints. Drag queens from left, Lil Ms. Hot Mess, Sister Roma and Heklina take turns speaking about their battle with Facebook during a news conference at City Hall in San Francisco on Wednesday . ‘This policy is wrong and misguided,’ said Supervisor David Campos, who was flanked by seven drag queens during a press conference at San Francisco City Hall. The drag queens and others in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community say many Facebook account holders fear using their real names for a variety of reasons, including threats to their safety and employment. ‘I have crazy family members who I don't want contacting me through Facebook,’ said a self-described drag queen who calls herself Heklina. Facebook said it temporarily restored hundreds of deleted accounts for two weeks. After that they'll have to either change their name to their real name, or convert their profile to a fan page. San Francisco city supervisor David Campos, right, walks with drag queen Sister Roma to a news conference: Drag queens are sparring with Facebook over its policy requiring people to use their real names, rather than drag names . '(There are) a million different people with a million different reasons to use fake names,' said Sister Roma, a member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence . Campos and the drag queens, led by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - a San Francisco group of drag performers and activists that's been around since 1979 - say they plan another meeting with Facebook and are hopeful that the company will ultimately alter its policy. If Facebook doesn't change its policy, the drag queens at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday said they would organize protests and boycotts. ‘Abused women, bullied teens, transgender people... (there are) a million different people with a million different reasons to use fake names,’ said Sister Roma, a member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Facebook says it policy ‘helps prevent bad behavior, while creating a safer and more accountable environment.’ The company says performers and others have other ways of keeping their stage identities on the site, including creating pages that are meant for businesses and public figures. If Facebook doesn't change its policy, the drag queens at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday said they would organize protests and boycotts . Many in the drag queen community are professional performers who rely on Facebook to publicize gigs . Many in the drag queen community are professional performers who rely on Facebook to publicize gigs. They said a fan page isn't the same as a regular Facebook page. ‘Your reach is limited,’ said Rosa Sifuentes, a San Francisco-based burlesque performer who goes by the name Bunny Pistol. The company's policy has been around just about as long as Facebook itself. This isn't the first time users have criticized Facebook's policy. Political activists have complained, especially those living in countries where they could face danger if their real identities are revealed. In 2011, Chinese blogger and activist Michael Anti, whose legal name is Zhao Jing, had his profile deleted because he was not using his given name - even though his professional identity has been established for more than a decade and is better known. Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, has ‘merged’ her stage name with her birth name on Facebook in an apparent compromise. It's not always easy to determine which names are inauthentic. Some people whose real names sound fake have had their accounts deleted, too. For Facebook, the real names policy is not just meant to keep people accountable. The company and other website operators argue that requiring people to use true identities can reduce online vitriol and bullying. Real names also help Facebook target advertisements to its 1.32 billion users. Facebook estimates that 6 to 11 percent of its monthly user accounts were duplicate or fake in 2013. ‘We believe the percentage of accounts that are duplicate or false is meaningfully lower in developed markets such as the United States or United Kingdom and higher in developing markets such as India and Turkey,’ Facebook wrote in a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ‘However, these estimates are based on an internal review of a limited sample of accounts and we apply significant judgment in making this determination, such as identifying names that appear to be fake or other behavior that appears inauthentic to the reviewers.’ Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Facebook has declined to change its policy requiring people to use their real names after meeting with drag queens in San Francisco on Wednesday .\nMany in the drag queen community are professional performers who say they rely on Facebook to publicize gigs .\nThe drag queens plan another meeting with Facebook and are hopeful that the company will ultimately alter its policy .\nIf Facebook doesn't change its policy, the drag queens say they will organize protests and boycotts ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It's an opportunity Harry Potter fans have been dreaming of - to act out the roles of their favourite characters from the blockbuster movie series. Polish company Liveform and Rollespilsfabrikken have taken over a stunning castle in Czocha, Poland for a Live Action Role Playing festival (LARP) taking place next year. So if you haven't received your letter to sign up at Hogwarts, you could still be one of 180 students, staff, ghosts and creatures that come together to celebrate JK Rowling's other world. Harry Potter fans can act out their fantasies by attending Poland's version of Hogwarts . A castle in Czocha, Poland, is transformed for a special role-playing festival for Harry Potter . Students will get to test out some potions, under the watchful eye of their professors . And in this special video produced by Cosmic Joke, we get a chance to see the role-playing in action. Enrollment at the College of Wizardry opened today (December 1), with sessions running from April 9-12, and then a re-run on April 16-19. Mixing potions, discovering the woodland and even broomstick practice (though that won't involve going airborne) are all part of the mystical stayover. The cost 'per player' is around £140 which as well as including a roof over your head, you will be fed all your meals. A number of roles are filled at the role-playing festival, including the important role of the professors . It's hard work reaching the levels expected as a student at Hogwarts . The role-playing festival will attract a wide age-range of 'players' in April 2015 . You will also be given a school robe and a book. The rules are fairly simple - the majority of LARP players are students, and so are expected to behave appropriately as you would at any school. There are also a number of staff roles up for grabs - including the professors, the groundskeeper and the janitors. The professors will be expected to lecture, the groundskeeper is responsible for the woods around the castle and the janitors run the school, they are the law and their word is final. Broomstick training, plus a bit of game playing, will take place in the playground . Be careful when you trek into the woods, as there are a number of monsters lurking . Students will be expected to behave appropriately during the special few days . There are expected to be players from all over Europe, with Scandinavian fans historically making up a large number. But obviously the main attraction is the playground - hidden passageways, a room of mirrors, a tower, dungeons and cellars, great halls and dark hallways ensure, just like the young wizard does at Hogwarts. Just be careful you don't bump into He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Harry Potter role-playing event takes place in castle in Czocha, Poland .\nPlayers take on role of students, professors, janitors and groundskeeper .\nCastle transformed into Hogwarts - full of secrets and mystery ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "One of Nevada's largest and most elaborate brothels is now offering 'legal, safe and STD-free' package deals for those keen to indulge in 'a pay-for-play erotic vacation'. For $2,100, visitors to Sheri's Ranch just outside Pahrump can enjoy a two-night stay that includes transportation from Las Vegas, dinner with the 'Sheri's lady of your choice', a souvenir from the gift shop, and a $2,000 voucher for the hotel's other 'services'. The upgraded $3,200 package includes all of the above plus an extra night at the hotel, an dinner of steak and lobster inside a themed bungalow, champagne and an open bar, and a 'guaranteed sex ticket' worth $3,000. For $2,100, visitors to Sheri's Ranch can enjoy a two-night stay that includes dinner with the 'Sheri's lady of your choice', a souvenir from the gift shop, and a $2,000 voucher for the hotel's other 'services' George Flint, a longtime lobbyist for the Nevada Brothel Owners Association, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that the latest move by Sheri's could be a make-or-break moment for the business. He explained that Nevada's licensed brothels are struggling against a background of recession, the rise of the Internet and high gas prices. They also face tough competition from an unchecked illegal sex trade in Clark County, which is one of five Nevada counties where brothels are outlawed. 'The brothel industry is about as badly bent as I've ever seen it,' Mr Flint added. 'I don't know that the industry as we know it is going to survive.' According to the newspaper, since Chuck Lee bought Sheri's and the 310 acres surrounding it in 2001, he has poured an estimated $20 million into the property, adding seven standard hotel rooms and three themed suites, a swimming pool, sports bar and a restaurant. Since Chuck Lee bought Sheri's in 2001, he has poured an estimated $20 million into the property, adding seven standard hotel rooms and three themed suites, a swimming pool, sports bar and a restaurant . Then in 2012, the legal brothel opened six fantasy bungalows called 'Sheri's Playland' 'to provide highly detailed and immersive erotic role play scenarios'. Mr Flint said he is impressed by Sheri's and believes it has developed into a place capable of attracting sex tourists from across the country and around the world. 'I think you're going to see more of this sort of thing,' he added." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sheri's Ranch near Pahrump offers 'legal, safe and STD-free' package deals .\nPackage includes dinner, souvenir and $2,000 voucher for hotel's 'services'\nExtras include steak, champagne and 'guaranteed sex ticket' worth $3,000 ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Arsene Wenger believes Thierry Henry is destined to return to Arsenal. Henry left New York Red Bulls at the end of their MLS season and is not expected to play on at the age of 37. ‘One day he will come back,’ said Wenger. ‘In what role, I don’t know. He has to think about what direction he wants to go in. ‘I don’t think he wants to carry on (playing). He has given a lot.’ Thierry Henry, pictured celebrating scoring in January 2012, admitted he would love to return to Arsenal . Henry has announced his departure from Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls . Henry changed his cover photo on Facebook to an image of the Emirates following his announcement . Wenger believes Henry will 'certainly' return to the Emirates one day but he is unsure in what capacity . Wenger has sent a text message to congratulate Henry on closing a glittering career. He also urged the French FA to turn a proposed friendly, against Brazil in March, into a farewell game in honour of the striker. ‘That is the minimum the French Federation can do, they owe him that,’ said Wenger, but his career advice for Henry was not to make a hasty decision. ‘I made him start at the age of 17 in Monaco,’ said Wenger. ‘So he had 20 years of competitive football and that deserves high respect and congratulations —not only for what he achieved but also for his focus on football. Henry acknowledges fans after New York Red Bulls 4-3 aggregate defeat in the last game of the MLS season . Henry spreads his arms wide and celebrates to the Arsenal fans after scoring against Inter Milan . 1994-1999: Monaco (105 lg apps, 20 gls) 1999-1999: Juventus (16, 3) 1999-2007: Arsenal (254, 174) 2007-2010: Barcelona (80, 35) 2010-2014: New York Red Bulls (122, 51) 2012-2012: Arsenal (loan) (4, 1) 1997-2010: France (123, 51) Monaco: Ligue 1, Trophee des champions . Arsenal: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (2) Barcelona: La Liga (2), Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup . New York Red Bulls: MLS Eastern Conference (2), Supporters' Shield . France: 1998 World Cup, Euro 2000, Confederations Cup 2003 . ‘He has the right to reflect and think of what he wants to do now. He is an Arsenal man. The best moments of his life and of his career have been here.’ Henry spent eight years at Arsenal after signing from Juventus in 1999. He returned on loan from NYRB for a short spell in 2012 and is the club’s record goalscorer with 228. It is quite rare for Wenger to invite former players into his backroom team. Steve Bould is assistant manager after working his way up through the academy. ‘There’s a right number to have but I’m not against it,’ said Wenger. Henry has spoken of his desire to coach. ‘He is intelligent, committed, he loves the game,’ said Wenger. ‘He has to think: Do I want to sacrifice the rest of my life to be involved in that job? You have to realise there is nothing else. 'If you look around me, people who have worked without interruption for 30 years in this job, you will not find many.’" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Arsenal host Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday .\nSaints are third in the Premier League, six points ahead of Gunners .\nArsene Wenger believes Thierry Henry will 'certainly' return to club .\nBut he says it is understandable he is considering his options right now .\nKieran Gibbs and Nacho Monreal both injury doubts at left back ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "They sound like horrific chemicals you'd find in processed food. But aspartic acid, isoleucine and ethyl butanoate are in fact found in a banana. Likewise - did you know that when you eat an egg, you're eating glutamic acid, E160e and even formaldehyde? Chemical world: One of the posters made by chemistry teachers James Kennedy to dispel the fear that has become associated with the word 'chemicals' Mr Kennedy said: 'I wanted to show that chemistry isn't artificial and dangerous; but that chemistry is natural and everywhere' The images below and their list of ingredients were made by James Kennedy, a high school chemistry teacher from Melbourne, Australia. He says the aim of the project was to dispel the fear that has become associated with the word 'chemicals'. He told MailOnline: 'As a high-school chemistry teacher, I made these posters for my students . as a visual introduction to our Organic Chemistry course. 'I wanted to erode the fear that many people have of ‘chemicals’, and demonstrate that nature evolves compounds, mechanisms and structures far more complicated and unpredictable than anything we can produce in the lab. 'These posters aim to show that . chemistry isn't artificial and dangerous; but that chemistry is natural . and everywhere. Lack of knowledge: Mr Kennedy and his students trawled medical literature to compile the lists of ingredients . 'The chemistry of fun, friendly, everyday objects like . bananas is more complicated and more fascinating than that of, say, a . bomb.' He added that chemistry has suffered in recent . years from a negative image. 'Pesticides, poisons, drugs and explosives . seem to dominate the public's perceptions of Chemistry while the other . sciences bask in a much more positive light. Mr Kennedy added: 'These posters prove that nature evolves compounds, mechanisms and structures far more complicated and unpredictable than anything we can produce in the lab' 'Mostly, this is because chemistry lacks a charismatic, public teacher . like David Attenborough or Brian Cox, who currently inspire students . into Biology and Physics, respectively. Chemistry only has Walter White . from Breaking Bad, and he's done the industry a great disservice\". He added that all of the information was from reputable sources. 'The constituent ingredients were found on a nutritional analysis website; the color and preservative components were from old botany books; and the flavor compounds were found in published, peer-reviewed gas spectroscopy analyses of the volatile aromatic compounds in each fruit." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Posters were made by Australian chemistry teacher James Kennedy .\nHe wanted to erode the fear that many people have of ‘chemicals'\nHe said: 'These posters aim to show that .\nchemistry isn't artificial and dangerous; but that chemistry is natural .\nand everywhere'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Seated Man With a Cane: Amedeo Modigliani's 1918 painting is at the centre of a court battle after a claim it was stolen from a Jewish dealer by the Nazis during World War Two . A billionaire New York City art dealer is refusing to return a famous $25 million painting that was stolen from a renowned Jewish art dealer by the Nazis during World War II, a sensational lawsuit charges. In court papers, Philippe Maestracci alleges that the Helly Nahmad Gallery -- located in Manhattan’s posh Carlyle Hotel on Madison Avenue -- is wrongly in possession of the 1918 painting, 'Seated Man With a Cane,’ by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. The canvas was owned by Maestracci’s grandfather Oscar Stettiner, a prominent Jewish gallery owner in Paris. But Stettiner was forced to flee with . his wife and two children months before the German troops stormed into . Paris and the north and west of France became occupied Nazi territory. 'Adolf Hitler, a failed artist . himself, then began the most notorious art looting raid in the history . of the world', Raymond Dowd, the lawyer for Maestracci, told MailOnline. 'The Nazis feverishly . pursued an agenda of destroying, confiscating or selling abroad art they . considered ‘Jewish,’ ‘degenerate’ or ‘modern'. In 1944, the Nazis sold the . Modigliani painting at an auction, with Stettiner, now living in the . unoccupied French region of Dordogne, powerless to stop it. When the war ended, all sales of art stolen by the Nazis were declared null and void’ under international law. But the Stettiners found it . impossible to track and recover the pilfered art because it had been . inaccurately labelled, according to the law suit filed in U.S. District . Court in Manhattan. As family members died out, Maestracci - the son of Stettiner’s daughter Maud Stettiner - became the sole . heir to his grandfather’s estate. In 2008, he learned that art dealer . Helly Nahmad, son of art czar David Nahmad whose family is worth an . estimated $3 billion, was in possession of the painting and planned to . sell it through Sotheby’s auction house, the lawsuit says. Helly Nahmad and David Nahmad pose in front of a Picasso painting at the Helly Nahmed Gallery, in New York (left). The painting at the centre of the legal dispute was created by Amedeo Modigliani (right) The Helly Nahmad Gallery in Manhatten is wrongly holding the Modigliani painting according to Philippe Maestracci . Mr Dowd of the law firm Dunnington, . Bartholow and Miller said Maestracci made repeated requests to Nahmad to . return the painting, but received no replies. 'They didn’t answer despite us writing to them repeatedly’, he said. 'The artwork, valued between $18 million and $25 million, apparently failed to sell in 2008. 'Seated Man With a Cane,’ by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani was painted in 1918The canvas was originally owned by Philippe Maestracci’s grandfather, Oscar Stettiner.In 1944, the Nazis sold the Modigliani painting at an auctionIn 2008, Philippe Maestracci discovered that art dealer Helly Nahmad son of art czar David Nahmad had the painting and planned to sell it through Sotheby’s auction house. Maestracci made repeated requests to HellyvNahmad to return the painting, but claims he received no replies.The artwork, which is valued between $18 million and $25 million, apparently failed to sell in 2008.The lawsuit alleges that the 1944 sale by the Nazis is 'void since it occurred without the owner's consent. The sale has been deemed in violation of international law and New York's law and public policy, which does not recognise forced sales under the Nazi regime'.A receptionist at Nahmad’s gallery she had 'no information’ about the lawsuit and referred inquiries to the gallery lawyer Richard Golub who did not respond. 'At this point, Philippe just wants to get this painting back into the family’. The lawsuit alleges that the 1944 sale as . orchestrated by the Nazis is 'void since it occurred without the owner's . consent in violation of international law and New York's law and public . policy not to recognise forced sales under the Nazi regime'. It asks for the return of the painting or its 'fair market value’. Modigliani, an Italian-born Jew who worked mainly in France, was known for his unique portraits and nudes. In 1920, he died nearly penniless at the age of 35, a victim of tuberculosis complicated by excessive drinking and drug use. A . receptionist at Nahmad’s gallery she had 'no information’ about the . lawsuit and referred inquiries to gallery lawyer Richard Golub who did . not respond. The Helly Nahmad Gallery is no stranger to headlines. It made news last June when police say a thief swiped a 1917 . ink-on-linen drawing by noted Cubism-movement artist Fernand Leger. It . was reportedly worth $350,000. Police later arrested 'a habitual thief'. And last year, Helly Nahmad . himself caused a stir when he was photographed at the Vogue 90th anniversary . party in Paris kissing supermodel Gisele Bundchen. He explained that he and the model who is married to New . England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady were longtime friends. 'Gosh, . it was a kiss on the cheek’, the gallery owner who once dated . supermodel Ana Beatriz Barros, told Brazilian newspaper O Dia. He claimed that the photographer had snapped the pair at a misleading angle." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Famous 1918 painting stolen by Nazis during World War II .\nNazis sold the art work by Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani at auction in 1944 .\nGrandson of Jewish art dealer alleges the painting is in the Helly Nahmad Gallery ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is adamant that he's a changed man. And as the airline continues its charm offensive to win over customers, it has revealed a raft of new developments to be rolled out over the next three years. As part of its ongoing 'Always Getting Better' transformation, the carrier is set to make some huge changes, including the introduction of 'smiley face' interiors in planes, free Wi-Fi for customers and even transatlantic flights. Scroll down for video . Developments: The no-frills airline plans to introduce free Wi-Fi, transatlantic flights and package holidays . In an interview with the Irish Independent, the airline's chief marketing officer Kenny Jacobs, revealed that the budget carrier has its sights set on offering flights to the US as well as well as Ryanair package holidays. He told The Independent: 'The party line is that we still need those wide-body long-haul aircraft and we don't expect we'll get those any time soon. If someone cancels an order and some become available, however, then it's possible that we could be doing transatlantic in about three years.' The carrier plans to launch the global flights under a separate brand, but with the same low prices and basic service of its European flights. There would however, be a business class section with more leg room. Vertical 'seating' - In July 2010, Ryanair introduced plans to charge passengers £4 (about $6) for standing-room-only seats. Fat tax - In 2009, Ryanair proposed a fat tax for overweight passengers after a third of travelers voted in favor of the extra charge in an online poll conducted by the Irish carrier. Spending a penny, literally - Also in 2009, Michael O'Leary mooted the idea of putting a coin slot on the toilet door. 'If someone wanted to pay £5 to go to the toilet, I'd carry them myself. I would wipe their bums for a fiver,' he said. Carry the burden - Ryanair once thought of asking passengers to roll their own luggage across the runway and onto the aircraft themselves. Charging passengers £40 if they forget to print out their boarding passes. 'We think they should pay €60 for being so stupid,' said O'Leary. Could it be the end of the garish yellow? Airline bosses revealed that there are plans to revamp the interiors . Mr Jacobs has previously spoken about the airline's plans to offer package holidays, saying they could be a reality within 18 months. Speaking to MailOnline Travel, Mr Jacobs confirmed last month that Ryanair was planning to 'tone down' the decor on board flights - taking away the yellow colour and adding in more blue. At the front of the planes, the airline is planning pictures of destinations, smiling customers and happy staff. He explained: 'We’re looking at the permanent kind of overlay decals which go in the aircraft, we’re looking at a refresh of the interiors which would take away the quite strong yellow and present different images - some of our customers, some of our staff or destinations.' He confirmed the airline would be 'showing happy customers and attractive destinations' to make the aircraft feel 'a little bit fresher on the inside'. Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary and Head of Marketing Kenny Jacobs (right) revealed changes for the airline . Video courtesy of Shannon Airport. The airline plans to finalise the new designs in a matter of weeks. There will are also hints at launching free Wi-Fi within the next two years. 'We've started to talk to some of the more well-established Wi-Fi providers with a view to having a service up and running not in the next 12 months, but hopefully soon after,' said Mr Jacobs. Despite these changes, the budget carrier will remain low-cost and has recently added flights to Warsaw, Athens, Lisbon, Glasgow international, Cologne/Bonn and Copenhagen. The low-cost carrier has also just completed the purchase of 100 Boeing 737 Max 200s, which are valued at around £7billion. The 737 Max 200 is considered more fuel-efficient than most other current single-aisle airplanes and can accommodate up to 200 seats. Ryanair said that the order will increase its fleet to about 520 aircraft by 2024. The company runs more than 1,600 flights daily and now operates the biggest fleet of Boeing airplanes in Europe." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The airline has big plans for the next three years, including free Wi-Fi .\nPackage holidays and transatlantic flights are also in the pipeline .\nThere are also plans to overhaul plane interior, ditching the famous yellow ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A series of signalling problems has led to rush-hour travel misery for rail commuters across the UK. The early winter period has seen a string of morning disruptions, with travellers in the Midlands experiencing particularly bad delays. Passengers on London Midland services have had to contend with long-running signalling problems in the Snow Hill area of Birmingham. And today, London Midland and Chiltern Railways trains were affected by a signalling problem between Hatton and Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways trains were affected by signalling problems between Hatton and Stratford-upon-Avon (file picture) This caused disruption to services to and from Stratford-upon-Avon, with passengers being warned that disruption would continue throughout the day. Chiltern Railways services were replaced by buses between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa, while London Midland was also running buses between Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Parkway. Trains which operate between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stourbridge Junction via Dorridge were not running between Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham Moor Street . Another signalling problem, at Bowes Park in north London, led to 60-minute delays between Alexandra Palace and Hertford North during the rush-hour, while signalling problems near Barassie in Scotland meant no trains were able to run between Ayr and Glasgow Central. Signal problems at Filton Abbey Wood led to delays between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway . Abellio Greater Anglia passengers were held up by poor rail conditions between Shenfield in Essex and Liverpoool Street station in London, while another problem with signals, at Filton Abbey Wood near Bristol, led to delays to trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway. Tube passengers were also affected by signal difficulties, with a signal problem at East Putney leading to severe delays on the District line between Parsons Green and Wimbledon. Yet another signal fault, at King's Cross St Pancras, caused delays on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. Mick Cash, general secretary of the RMT transport union, said: 'We have warned repeatedly that under-investment in infrastructure and maintenance leaves Britain's railways on the constant brink of a series of breakdowns and failures, and that is exactly what has happened this morning on both the surface rail and the London Underground. 'Any turn in the weather tends to expose the weaknesses and today we re-issued the demand to both the Government and the London Mayor to reverse the cuts programmes. 'Yesterday the Transport Secretary, Patrick McLouhglin, was talking big about our railways. Today the travelling public are confronted with the harsh realities of a network operating on the edge.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Signalling problems in Snow Hill area, Birmingham affected many journeys .\nLondon Midland and Chiltern Railways affected by signalling problem .\nSevere delays on the District line between Parsons Green and Wimbledon ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Controversial: Tory councillor Danny Mayzes, 25, was suspended from his post after suggesting a violent film featiuring an electric border fence offered good ideas for dealing with immigration . A Conservative Party councillor who said a film featuring gun-toting border vigilantes offered a good way of dealing with immigrants has been allowed to keep his post after issuing an apology. Danny Mayzes, 25, of Clacton, Essex, was watching Machete, in which vigilantes patrol an electric security fence on the Mexican border, when he took to Twitter, saying: 'Am watching Machete - now that's how you DEAL with immigration.' He added: '#turn_on_your_ tv_Theresa' in what is believed to have been a reference to Home Secretary, Theresa May. Mr Mayzes has been on Tendring District Council since he was 19 and was the youngest ever chairman of the council until he stepped down last May. After posting his tweet last October, he was suspended from both the council and the Conservative Association in Clacton for 'breaching sufficient group rules'. Labour councillors criticised Mr Mayzes for his 'totally unacceptable' suggestion, but Essex Police later said no action would be taken against him. Yesterday the former Tendring council chairman, who quit both Twitter and Facebook after the incident, was reinstated. He apologised and said he intended to go on a social media training course. Mr Mayzes told fellow councillors he: 'Completely accepted the decision of the Conservative group' and backed a report which concluded that he had breached the members' code of conduct. He went on: 'I have voluntarily suggested undertaking media training . (including social media) and hope to complete this training as soon as . the council can facilitate it.' In . a separate statement, he said: 'The message that was sent on Twitter was extremely far from the character in which people know me by. Scroll down for video . Inflammatory tweet: The Tory councillor took to Twitter to discuss ways of handling illegal immigrants . Violence: The gory 2010 film Machete stars Robert De Niro as a senator campaigning to incite racial hatred . 'We all make silly mistakes and hopefully lightning won't strike twice. 'I . hope that the council can now move on from such a lengthy investigation . and that we, as councillors, can concentrate on doing the things that . matter to our residents; electing a leader, strengthening stability and . carrying on with the successful work that this council has been . delivering for the people of Tendring including free parking, low . council tax and excellent frontline services. 'That is the kind of work that I want to feel proud of being part of.' Machete was made in 2010 and stars Robert De Niro, Don Johnson, Lindsay Lohan and Steven Seagal, and shows violent scenes between police, border guards and illegal immigrants on the Mexican border." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Danny Mayzes, 25, was youngest chairman of Tendring District Council .\nHe posted controversial tweet while watching film about violent vigilantes .\nMr Mayzes, from Clacton, Essex, added 'turn_on_your_tv_Theresa'\nCritics suggested this was a message to Home Secretary, Theresa May .\nHe was suspended from council and Clacton Conservative Association .\nEssex Police said they would not be taking action against the councillor .\nNow reinstated, he has apologised and plans to go on social media course ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The last time I found myself in such close proximity to a handsome continental chap, I was 16, and my parents had packed me off to Brittany for the summer to improve my French. Once there, of course, I immediately began a summer romance with the son of the local boulanger. While the garcon and I got into some merry old scrapes together, I certainly don’t remember Pierre, Gustav, Jerome, or whatever his name was, hanging me upside down, twisting me into yoga positions and dangling me from his feet. Today, 25 years later, it’s a different story. I’m trying out Tulayoga (‘Tula’ means balance and ‘yoga’ is union), the hottest treatment currently sweeping Europe. Scroll down for video . Alice Smellie gets an aerial yoga session from Geneva-based Louka Leppard who has celebrities and business tycoons across Europe are flocking to pay £350 for one of his incredible healing sessions . Devised by Devon-born but Geneva-based Louka Leppard, celebrities and business tycoons across Europe are flocking to pay £350 for one of his incredible healing sessions. At first glance it all looks slightly bizarre and far too intimate for a happily married woman such as myself: a massage followed by a combination of acrobatics, meditation and yoga moves, this second part practised while balanced on top of Louka’s hands and feet as he holds your weight. I have little truck with websites that insinuate the healing power of the foetal position (it’s curling into a ball, for goodness sake), and I am also suspicious of anything claiming to unite mind and body (hard to separate them in the first place without removing your brain, surely?). Also, Louka has little formal training. He went to art college, where he studied life drawing, and then became a graphic designer before devising this practice 14 years ago. The process begins with a massage before moving on to the acrobatics. Alice says the yoga is a completely unerotic experience . But once I log on to his website, I start to get it. Louka is quite devastating looking: dark-haired, with a chiselled jaw and the body of an athlete. Never have I studied a website so closely — for research purposes, you understand. From next month, we are informed, he is seeing clients in London. Will British women be queuing up for one-to-ones with the 43-year-old, like their French and Swiss counterparts? I suspect they will. To the envy of — and not a little teasing from — my friends, I decide to book an appointment. But on the day we meet at his West London clinic, I’m not feeling open-minded about upside-down yoga as the panacea to all life’s tensions. It’s the middle of a hectic week, juggling a back-to-school timetable of extra-curricular activities for my three children and I’m feeling fraught and decidedly grumpy. Complaints that I have bought the ‘wrong sort of sugar’ for their morning porridge consolidates my irritation. So I’m in a rotten mood and with very low expectations. I find it impossible to imagine I will ever be capable of curving gracefully in an airborne crab position (as photos of his clients on Louka’s website depict), no matter how good-looking the supporting act. Thankfully, although Louka is actually even more handsome than his photos, he is extremely matter of fact and reassuring. ‘There is no point in having expectations about the treatment,’ he says. ‘Everybody reacts differently: some people laugh and some cry.’ I lie face down on sheets in a bright white room and Louka begins the hour-and-a half-long massage around my whole body. While he makes no medical claims, his belly massage is deeply relaxing and clients say it has helped with digestive, menstrual and fertility problems. As yet I am not feeling any union of mind and body, just a bit stressed and very exposed, lying on my front in my knickers, covered by a thin sheet. But there is nothing like an amazing massage. My eyes close and I start to feel relaxed. Louka has little formal training. He went to art college, where he studied life drawing, and then became a graphic designer before devising this practice 14 years ago . Occasionally, Louka’s voice interrupts my stasis. ‘Breathe deeply,’ he says. ‘Release the tension through your stomach and into the ground.’ When he starts to massage up my back, he says thoughtfully: ‘There is a lot of tension here,’ as he pushes into my right hip. ‘It as though there is intense irritation that can’t be expressed.’ To my astonishment my eyes well up with tears. I think back to that morning, when trying very hard not to shout at my children as they moaned about their breakfast, then feeling bereft when they were cross with me. ‘It’s natural to feel emotional,’ soothes Louka as I brush the tears away, mortified. A few minutes later he smiles. ‘I can feel the tension radiating away from your heart.’ Alice says the bizarre form of yoga has emotional as well as physical benefits, making her feel more relaxed . This is the sort of comment that would normally have me snorting into my kale juice, but do you know what? Whether it’s the release of the stress knots across my whole back or the fact that he’s truly struck a nerve, I believe him. I feel lighter, as though a huge weight has been lifted from me. I can also assure anyone gaping over pictures of Louka, that it is a completely unerotic experience. Truly, it’s more like spending time with a really good friend. Alice says Tulayoga is life-changing . When we get to the upside‑down acrobatics, I am gently swayed up into the air where I am rocked gently to and fro. I feel no fear, just a strange floating, flying feeling. Beneath me are the firm and capable hands of Louka, moving my body into the unfeasible-looking stretches I saw on his website. Although I am upside down, his legs are restricting (not uncomfortably) the blood flow in my legs, so that it doesn’t rush to my head. At no point do I get that dizzy feeling you usually have when you hang, head down. The floating feeling is because my entire weight is being taken by Louka (‘I do have a weight limit,’ he says. ‘More than 80kg is a bit much.’) I feel very safe, and in contrast to my earlier tears, I can’t stop grinning — partly at the release of a great deal of pent-up tension. My body arches and twists so that my back feels wonderfully stretched out. Louka’s hands push on release points down my back and shoulders as I relax. He explains that the stretches in Tulayoga elongate and realign the spine. Finally I am lowered into the foetal position, which signifies the end of our session. Here, you are held in a firm hug and by this point my cynicism has vanished. It feels incredibly protective and comforting, like being held by an old friend. After leaving, I sleep a full night without waking, and in the morning I still feel happy and light. I don’t shout at the children, even when I find myself locked in the daily Battle Of The Lost Games Kit. A week on, and I am still relaxed and calm. It may sound extraordinary and mad, but Tulayoga is life-changing stuff. I even try telling the children that we ought to hug each other more, but they flinch slightly and I realise I’m pushing it." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Tulayoga has been life-changing for ALICE SMELLIE .\nLouka Leppard has celebrities flocking to pay for his healing sessions .\nThe process begins with a massage before moving on to the acrobatics .\nAlice says the yoga is a completely unerotic experience .\nLouka has little formal training and devised the practice .\nThe bizarre form of yoga has emotional as well as physical benefits .\nVisit tulayoga.com for bookings, from £350." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "These pictures show more than 1,000 cyclists laying across a central London road in protest at dangerous traffic conditions. Dubbed a 'die-in', protesters blocked roads outside the Transport for London headquarters in Southwark as part of a vigil for six cyclists killed in the capital this month. The demonstration saw riders spread across Blackfriars Road with their bikes strewn around them, while others held candles in tribute to the latest spate of casualties. Scroll down for video . Protest: Cyclists lay across a central London road as part of a mass 'die-in' outside Transport for London . 'Die-in': Thousands attended the Stop Killing Cyclists protest - held as part of a vigil for six riders who have died in the city this month . Donnachadh McCarthy, 54, one of the organisers of the Stop Killing Cyclists protest, said the plan was inspired by riders in Holland, who used similar tactics to push for investment in safe transport infrastructure. Beginning the 15-minute die-in, he said: 'We Londoners are going to join the Dutch, and follow them until we get our roads safe. 'So I respectfully ask you now, London cyclists and pedestrians and drivers who have come to join us today, to lie on the pavement with your bicycles, turn on your lights and let them flash in the memories of people killed and injured in the last eight years. He added: 'We are here because Londoners are fed up of being killed. We need to have modern, European, safe cycling network. We believe it’s a human right for children and pensioners to cycle around our city safely, and at the moment they can’t. Action: The protestors, inspired by riders in Holland who used similar tactics to call for investment in transport, were calling for better safety measures on the roads . Calls: Participants were calling for £600million to be spent on safer cycling in London following scores of deaths on the roads . 'We have brought the battle to TfL’s headquarters because these are the people making the decisions. We want representations and we want real funding. We want £600 million a year spent on safer cycling in London. 'We believe that we need a separate, segregated modern cycle network that is at least two metres wide. We can do that in London, there is plenty of space to do it.' Six cyclists have been killed on the capital's roads in the past month. Brian Holt, 62; Francis Golding, 69, Roger William De Klerk, 43, Venera Minakhmetova, 24, a 21-year-old man from St John’s Wood and a man believed to be in his 60s all died between November 5 and 18. Dramatic: One protestor covers herself in fake blood for the protest, while others lay on the road . Scale: Protestors laid in the road with their cycles for around 15 minutes for the 'die-in' The number of cyclists killed in London so far this year, 14, now stands equal to those who died in 2012. Scene: A cyclist his 30s died in Gateshead . A cyclist died after colliding with a double-decker bus. The incident happened in Shipcote Lane, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear at 4.08am this morning. The cyclist, a man in his 30's, was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle where he was later pronounced dead. Police and paramedics attended the scene and the A167 Durham Road is closed between Shipcote Lane and the Five Bridges roundabout while enquiries are carried out. Leon Daniels, managing director of TfL Surface Transport, said one of the protesters’ key demands - segregated cycle routes - were to be introduced in the next 10 years. He said: 'We are all shaken by the recent spate of deaths on the roads, and our sympathies are with all the friends and families of those affected. The protesters are rightly demanding safety should be at the top of our priorities. It is. 'That’s why we are investing nearly £1 billion in upgrading the existing superhighways with greater segregation, introducing major new segregated routes and backstreet quiet routes, and overhauling dozens of junctions to give more protection to cyclists. He added: 'Delivering such major improvements will take time, but we are working flat-out to do so. We and the mayor have set out our plans and the first major improvements, such as the segregated extension of the Superhighway to Stratford, are now being seen. 'Over the forthcoming weeks and months Londoners will see many more improvements as the investment we are making bears fruit.' The protest, organised in part by cycle activist group Critical Mass, follows a police operation that stationed hundreds of officers at busy junctions around central London. Vigil: 14 cyclists have been killed on the London roads this year - equaling the number who died in 2012 . Investment: TfL have said they are working flat-out to make improvements . Operation Safeway deployed 650 officers to 60 junctions during evening and morning rush hours on Monday, primarily targeting cyclists who breach the highway code. London Mayor Boris Johnson said: 'This targeted operation has been hugely effective at raising awareness of road safety among motorists and cyclists. 'This is a balanced operation reminding everyone of their duty to take care of each other while out on the roads, and I hope the figures put to rest concerns by some groups that they are being singled out.' On November 5, hospital porter Brian Holt, 62, died on Mile End Road in east London as he cycled along Cycle Superhighway 2. He was crushed by a tipper lorry as it moved off from stationary during the evening rush hour. Architect Francis Golding, 69, crashed with a coach in Holborn, central London also on November 5. He died on November 8. The following Tuesday, November 12, Roger de Klerk, 43, died after he was crushed by a single-decker bus outside East Croydon station in south London. Cyclist: Venera Minakhmetova with her bicycle. She died on Wednesday November 13 . Latest victim: Richard Muzira who died after being knocked from his bicycle by a lorry in Camberwell . The next day Venera Minakhmetova, a Russian entrepreneur died after being hit by a lorry at the notorious Bow roundabout on the Cycle Superhighway at rush hour. That evening a 21-year-old man from St John's Wood was hit by a bus at 11.30pm in Aldgate, near the Cycle Superhighway 2. He died the following morning. A cyclist in his early 60s died on November 18 after a collision with a lorry on Camberwell Road in South London. He was named the next day as Richard Muzira." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Thousands took part in the 15-minute 'die-in' in Southwark, central London .\nProtestors lay across road outside Transport for London's headquarters .\nPart of a vigil for six cyclists killed in the city this month ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A faithful German shepherd who defended his family by chasing away a bear risked being euthanized after his owners gave him up because of allergies and issues with their landlord. Luckily, activists took up Duke's case shortly after he was surrendered to New York City Animal Care and Control. The four-year-old pup's incredible story inspired a rescue organization adopt him and save him from the risk of being put down. Duke's owners admitted when he surrendered the dog that he had been a faithful companion. Duke was surrendered by his family after four years - even after he saved them from a bear . 'Duke is very protective of his family and will growl at strangers if they get close to them,' according to a report from Animal Care and Control. When asked about how Duke interacts with other animals, the owner responded: 'He chases deer and has chased a bear away from the family.' Pet Rescue Examiner, which champions pets that are in danger of being killed in shelters, picked up on Duke's incredible story. 'What a way to repay a loyal four-year-old German shepherd who protected his family by chasing a bear away; his reward - the family surrenders the dog to New York City Animal Care and Control citing allergies as the reason they are signing Duke's death sentence,' Examiner writer Cheryl Hanna says. Despite being fearsome enough to chase away a bear more than three times his size, his owners described Duke as 'a big puppy.' 'He likes to sneak under owners' arms while they're sitting and rest his head on their laps, giving them \"hugs.\" He loves to be cuddled, kissed, and hugged,' an Animal Care and Control report says. Records show that Duke was given up for adoption on July 30 in the Bronx, New York. The Examiner reports that he could have been euthanized at any time after being dropped off at the shelter. Complicating his adoption process,Duke snapped at shelter staff as he was being handed over and he was listed as a 'New Hope' case - meaning only specially-trained foster homes could adopt him. On Tuesday, a rescue organization came to Duke's aid and retrieved him from Animal Care and Control. No word yet on whether he has found permanent owners." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Duke's owners game him up to the New York City Animal Care and Control last month .\nThey said he is very protective and had saved the family from a bear ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "More than 6,000 people have died from Ebola, not 7,000 as was reported by the World Health Organisation, it has emerged. 'An error' in the number of deaths attributed to the disease in Liberia has been blamed for the error. According to the revised data, published yesterday by the WHO, the worst Ebola epidemic since the virus was first discovered in 1976, has now claimed 5,987 lives. All but around 15 of those deaths have hit the three countries at the heart of the crisis in West Africa - Guinea, where the outbreak began last December, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Scroll down for video . The World Health Organisation has confirmed that nearly 6,000 people have lost their lives to Ebola, not nearly 7,000 as was previously reported . The UN health agency said in a statement: 'An error on reported total number of deaths in Liberia was published on November 28. 'This number has been corrected.' 'The cumulative total number of deaths in Liberia is 3,145,' it said, down from Friday's figure of 4,181. No further explanation was given for the revision. When the agency gave its previous toll of 6,928 deaths on Friday, up from 5,674 two days earlier, it put the steep hike in Liberia fatalities down to 'a reconciliation of historical numbers' and not to new deaths in recent days. It came as Spain was declared free from Ebola, according to the WHO. No new cases have been reported since nurse Teresa Romero Ramos, tested negative and was released from hospital. Since then, 42 days have passed - double the incubation period for the virus - without another case, allowing officials to declare the country Ebola-free. Spanish authorities had been monitoring 87 people who came into contact with healthcare worker Teresa Romero Ramos, 15 of whom were considered high-risk and were quarantined at a Madrid hospital, WHO said. 'An error' in the number of deaths attributed to the virus in Liberia was blamed for the miscalculation . It came as the WHO declared Spain free of Ebola, it having been 42 days since nursing assistant Teresa Romero Ramos tested negative for the virus having overcome the disease . In addition 145 hospital employees who helped care for Ms Romero during her stay at the Carlos III Hospital, were monitored. The WHO statement said it 'commends Spain for the measures put in place to identify potential cases and prevent further transmission of the Ebola virus.' Ms Romero contracted the disease while helping care for a missionary who was brought back from West Africa but died. Following Monday's correction, the WHO said that as of November 28, Guinea had recorded 2,155 cases and 1,312 deaths, Liberia saw 7,635 cases and 3,145 deaths while Sierra Leone reported 7,109 cases and 1,530 deaths. There have also been 15 fatalities in other countries, bringing the total to 6,002. Also on Monday, the WHO said 'meaningful progress' had been made towards reducing the spread of Ebola by isolating patients and burying bodies safely. But Assistant Director-General Bruce Aylward said that a target for 100 percent isolation of patients and 100 percent safe burials by January 1 will be 'challenging' to meet. He warned that in Liberia there were signs of 'a sense of complacency setting in'." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "On November 28 WHO reported death toll had nearly reached 7,000 .\nBut yesterday the UN agency revealed 'an error' had occurred in Liberia .\nThe worst Ebola epidemic on record has claimed 5,987 lives .\nAll but 15 of the deaths have hit Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia .\nCumulative deaths in Liberia is 3,145 down from 4,181 on Friday .\nWHO today declared Spain free from Ebola after nurse tested negative .\nTeresa Romero Ramos tested negative 42 days ago and has left hospital .\n42 days is double the known incubation period for the virus ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Mario Balotelli's continued slump is nothing a touch of tender loving care can't solve, says Andrea Pirlo. The Liverpool striker has struggled severely in front of goal since joining for £16million in the summer. His attitude has also come into question, with critics aiming pot-shots at the Italian's work ethic and general demeanour. VIDEOS Scroll down to watch . Mario Balotelli has struggled to find his feet after signing for Liverpool for £16million in the summer . The Italian striker (pictured reacting against Hull City) is yet to score a Premier League goal for the Reds . But Pirlo - who played alongside Balotelli at AC Milan and for Italy - believes the 24-year-old merely needs an arm around the shoulder from his manager Brendan Rodgers. ‘The difference between other players and Mario is that every action he takes is going to be scrutinised,' Pirlo said. 'The media is interested in him, and things he does are going to be highlighted - where perhaps with other players they would not get such a reaction - or maybe even no reaction at all. ‘There is no question over his talent - I have played with him and I know how good he is and how good he can be. It is the job of the Liverpool coach to manage him in the right way.' Juventus' Andrea Pirlo said Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers needs to show some love to Balotelli . Rodgers has so far persevered with Balotelli up front in the league but faces some difficult decisions . Liverpool fans will be left wondering why Balotelli has still failed to score in the Premier League, but Pirlo is left in no doubt that his former team-mate will become a star on Merseyside. ‘He needs to be loved, he needs direction, but most importantly he needs to know that the coach believes in him,' the midfielder added. 'If he spends time with Mario - I know he can still go on and be a great player for Liverpool.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mario Balotelli is yet to score a Premier League goal for Liverpool .\nItalian striker has been criticised much recently for his performances .\nThe Reds signed the Italian from AC Milan for £16million .\nAndrea Pirlo believes Balotelli needs some TLC to realise his potential ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The controversial 'Pick Up Artist' Julien Blanc who has sparked worldwide outrage after a video emerged of him strangling a woman was mentored by a fellow 'dating guru' who apparently bragged about raping a stripper. Blanc. from Los Angeles, now faces a ban from entering the UK to hold a series of workshops after Liberal Democrat Lynne Featherstone, said she was lobbying Home Secretary Theresa May to refuse him a visa. But Blanc is not alone in advocating his aggressive approaches to meet women. He was taught by the founders of Real Social Dynamics, Nick Kho and Owen Cook. Scroll down for video . Outrage: Julien Blanc was thrown out of Australia and faces a ban on entering the UK after video footage shows the 25-year-old 'dating guru' using racist language and grabbing women by the throat . Predator: One comment posted on his Twitter feed stated: 'Dear girls, could you please save me the effort and roofie (spike) your own drink? #JustKidding' Cook – who also goes by the alias Tyler Durden, after Brad Pitt’s character in the movie Fight Club – appears in a video from one seminar telling of his pride at forcing a stripper into having sex with him. In an expletive filled tirade - recorded on video - he tells his crowd: ‘She was a stripper... I f***g hated that f*g bh. ‘The last way I f*d her too … I just threw her on the bed and I put it in her, and I could barely even get it in because she was just totally not in the mood. ‘And I was like, \"Fk it, I'm never seeing this b*h again. I don't care.' ‘So I just like, jam it in, and it's all tight and dry and I fk her.’ Jennifer Li, a woman from Washington, D.C. who has launched a campaign against RSD, tweeted the video on November 7. She added: 'It looks like RSD's founder Owen Cook admitted to rape in this clip.' The video has since disappeared from YouTube. While Blanc is listed as an Executive Coach on RSD's website, Cook is his superior, a co-founder of the company with the title of Executive Producer. The Canadian, who now lives in California, was one of the first to comment on Blanc’s now notorious video, made in Japan, where he encourages men to grab hold of random women by the neck and push them toward their crotches. Blanc said that: 'At least in Tokyo, if you're a white male, you can do what you want.' Shockingly, Cook said he felt the video was 'pretty tame by Julien's standards'. Aka Tyler Durden: As Executive Producer of RSD, Owen Cook is Blanc's boss. He said that the shocking video of Blanc in Japan was 'tame' 'I hated that b*h': Cook, originally from Canada, was recorded on video recounting how he forced himself on a stripper. Critics of RSD said it amounted to an admission of rape . Girlfriend: Cook has been dating Roxanna, above, for four years and has a son with her - who he told an audience was a 'mistake'. Roxanna also works with RSD advising men how to pick up women . Surprisingly for a pick up artist, Cook is father to a four-year-old son, Vincent, who he had with his long-term girlfriend Roxanna, who also works for RSD. The company offers young men coaching seminars around the world, charging around £1,200 for tips on how to date women. Cook appeared in one video with his son. He introduces Vincent to the crowd, pats him on the head, before saying: 'You were an accident. You were an accident.' Alongside Cook, co-owner Nick Kho – known in the pickup artist community as ‘Papa’ – appears to take more of a backseat in the operations. He married documentary-maker Amber Holmes, who claims to run a female equivalent company to RSD called Lovelogica, in 2012. A dating website review website says his claim to fame is having taken the phone number of Paris Hilton twice - but never dated her. He declined to defend his company’s practices when contacted by MailOnline for this article. RSD's cadre also includes Executive Coach, Jeff Allen, who is notorious around San Francisco’s Mission District for driving his brightly decorated vehicle, which he refers to as his 'rape van', from which he hurls abuse at women who reject him during dates. Big daddy: Nick Cho is also the co-founder of RSD. He is married to a documentary maker, Amber (left) and dating review websites say he is proud of getting Paris Hilton's number twice - but didn't date her . Too late: Blanc appeared on CNN to apologise for the video in a desperate attempt to dampen global anger . One woman who met with Allen at a tapas bar he frequents has described how things took a turn for the worse when she refused his advances. Jolene Parton wrote on her blog that after she had left his company he texted her almost immediately saying: 'Kill yourself n**r. You're pathetic. The cognitive dissonance must be killing you.' The spotlight was thrown on Blanc and RSD last week when the video in Japan went viral on the internet. Footage shows the 25-year-old Mr Blanc using the racist language and apparently grabbing women by the throat. His other proposed methods include threatening to commit suicide and isolating women from their friends. One comment posted on his Twitter feed stated: ‘Dear girls, could you please save me the effort and roofie (spike) your own drink? #JustKidding’ . A blog post describes how to use ‘use coercion and threats’ and ‘emotional abuse’ to control women. A blog post by Blanc explains how to use ‘use coercion and threats’ and ‘emotional abuse’ to control women . It states: ‘Makes threats to hurt her; make her drop charges; make her do illegal things; threaten to report her to welfare; prevent her from taking a job; take her money and humiliate her.’ In the wake of the media storm around RSD, the company has remained silent, although Blanc has appeared on news network CNN, where he apologised for the content of his past seminars. He said: 'I am extremely sorry. I feel horrible. Those pictures that you're referring to, like choking women, I just want to make that clear, that is not what I teach. Those pictures are a horrible attempt at humour.' Whether it does anything to quell the outrage over Blanc and RSD remains to be seen. He was forced to leave Australia last week when his visa was cancelled. A similar campaign was mounted to bar him from Canada. A petition calling for him to be refused entry to the UK has received more than 136,000 signatures. The woman behind the petition, who goes by the pseudonym of Caroline Charles said: 'Julien Blanc dresses up his seminars as dating advice, which at best is disingenuous - he focuses on tricking women into having sex in order to make money. 'It is wrong on every level - it is promoting violence against women and girls, it takes advantage of men and it sends a message to survivors of sexual assault that they will not be listened to. To allow someone into the UK who is explicitly promoting these things is abysmal.’ Other commentators have suggested that the campaign against Mr Blanc merely generates him unwarranted publicity. Money maker: RSD rakes in £1,200 a person at seminars around the world attended by young men desperate to be successful at the dating game . Blanc’s company, Real Social Dynamics, runs three day courses costing around £1,200. His company is due to host a two day course starting on 27th November and another from December 19. Eleven more events are scheduled for next year. Mrs May can use discretionary powers to ban anyone for reasons of 'unacceptable behaviour'. The Home Office refused to comment on the specific case for legal reasons. A Home Office spokesman said: ‘The Home Secretary has the power to exclude an individual if she considers that his or her presence in the UK is not conducive to the public good.’ Mr Blanc’s representatives did not respond to requests for comment." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT .\nDating coach Julien Blanc sparked worldwide outrage after video of him choking women in Tokyo went viral .\nHe was thrown out of Australia and now faces ban from entering UK after 136,000 signed petition against his entry .\nBut his boss said the video was 'tame' and he himself has been accused of admitting he 'raped' a stripper at one of his seminars .\nTheir firm Real Social Dynamics charges £1,200 to teach men how to date ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A Ryanair passenger got a surprise when he became the budget airline’s 13 millionth customer to pass through Shannon Airport yesterday. Piotr Rachuta received a personal visit from the Dublin-based carrier’s controversial chief executive, Michael O’Leary, who is making strides to tone down his abrasive persona and improve his reputation in the public eye. Mr O’Leary congratulated Mr Rachuta and his wife, Marta, and their four-year-old daughter, Amelia, and informed all passengers that they would be given a free flight. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, left, poses with Piotr Rachuta, his wife, Marta, and daughter, Amelia . The family, from Poland, was travelling from Shannon to Wroclaw when they were surprised by Mr O’Leary, who made the announcement as passengers waited at the gate. Mr Rachuta told the Irish Independent: ‘I didn’t expect this today when I came to Shannon Airport for sure. I am very surprised and very happy.’ The Rachuta family was given a free flight and hotel accommodation, in addition to duty free vouchers and executive lounge passes. Mr O’Leary said: ‘This is such an important flight for us because on today’s flight to Wroclaw, we have our 13th millionth passenger that Ryanair has carried through Shannon Airport.’ Mr O'Leary informs Piotr Rachuta that he is the airline's 13 millionth passenger to travel through Shannon . Mr Nice Guy: Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has admitted that he should have been 'nicer' sooner . The publicity stunt was part of the airline’s charm offensive to win over customers and, ultimately, boost its traffic. Mr O’Leary has admitted in interviews that the airline, notorious for its surcharges and customer service, should have been ‘nicer’ to passengers sooner. The executive, who once called his customers ‘stupid’ and told refund-hunters to ‘f*** off’, has admitted his loose-lipped and coarse persona is perhaps bad for the airline’s brand. He is trying to position himself as a warmer and friendlier executive as Ryanair looks to expand." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Piotr Rachuta was feted after he became the airline's milestone customer .\nAll passengers on the Shannon-Wroclaw journey were given free flights .\nRyanair CEO has admitted that he should have been 'nicer' to customers ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "With 100,178 passengers expected to fly on Christmas Day, London's Heathrow Airport is making an effort to ensure that no one misses out on their festive holiday feast. Travellers will be treated to turkey, sage and onion stuffing, and Christmas pudding in the form of three specially created boiled sweets. Aptly named Boarding Bon Bons, the treats have been designed to perfectly recreate traditional Christmas dinner flavours. London's Heathrow Airport will provide holiday travellers with Christmas dinner-inspired boiled sweets . Called Boarding Bon Bons, the festive treats will be handed out from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day . Just before the Queen takes to the nation’s TV screens there will be an estimated 16,677 Heathrow passengers in the air during the traditional Christmas lunch time between 1pm and 3pm. This year, Heathrow will become the first airport in the world to offer its passengers a festive twist on this tradition with Christmas dinner sweets that can be enjoyed at 30,000ft. The treats were developed alongside one of the UK’s leading independent confectionary creators. The Christmas pudding has hints of brandy butter, raisin and Christmas spices, while the turkey and sage and onion stuffing sweets taste surprisingly like a real Christmas meal. The sweets were developed with a leading UK confectionary company to truly capture the turkey flavour . The sage and onion stuffing sweet tastes remarkably like the real thing . The Christmas pudding flavour has hints of brandy butter, raisin and Christmas spices . Normand Boivin, Chief Operating Officer at Heathrow said: 'With a huge number of passengers set to fly from Heathrow this Christmas, we are giving merry travellers a festive send off as they embark on their holidays. 'We wanted to bring to life the warm and exciting feeling everyone gets on December 25th and what better way to make sure flyers don’t miss out on the most exciting moment of the day than by recreating the quintessential Christmas dinner. 'We tried a number of different flavour combinations, including cranberry sauce, mince pies and honey glazed carrots, but found that turkey, sage and onion stuffing and Christmas pudding really evoked the taste and sentiment of Christmas.' Heathrow’s Boarding Bon Bons will be handed out by the airport’s passenger ambassadors across all five terminals from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "100,178 passengers expected to travel from Heathrow on Christmas Day .\nAirport to hand out 'Boarding Bon Bons' as a festive treat .\nSweets flavours include sage and onion stuffing and Christmas pudding ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "On the front lines of the battle for Kobane, Kurdish female fighters have been playing a major role in helping defend the Syrian town from an onslaught by the Islamic State. Pervin Kobani, the 19-year-old daughter of a farmer, is one of them. She is part of a team holding an eastern front-line position that comes under regular attack from the extremist fighters, who have been trying to seize the town since mid-September. Three weeks ago, Pervin bumped into her father on a street corner. Scroll down for video . Fighting family: Pervin Kobane (right), who's fighting Isis in Kobane, hugs her father, who's doing the same . Determined: Pervin is part of a team holding an eastern front-line position that comes under regular attack from the extremist fighters . She was surprised to see him holding a gun. She didn't know that he too had decided to fight. Her mother is a refugee in Turkey, her only brother studying in Algeria. 'Honestly when I heard my father is fighting on the western front with the YPG I was so proud of him, and it made me want to fight more,' she said. Her father, Farouk Kobane, joined the town's defenders in mid-September, when IS, also known as Isis, launched their attack. He was delighted to see his daughter that day three weeks ago, after months without news. Last week, videojournalist Jake Simkin traveled with Pervin to the western front, to see her father once again. She says he is now her comrade first - but she hugs him like a father anyway. The Islamic State group has declared a self-styled caliphate in areas under its control in Iraq and Syria, governing it according to its violent interpretation of Shariah law. The Kurdish men and women fighting in Kobane are determined not to lose the town to the extremists. Devastation: Large parts of Kobane have been left in ruins by the fighting . The Kurds' defence of Kobane (pictured) has been aided by Coalition air strikes . Simkin's report, shot by inside Kobane late last month, offered a rare, in-depth glimpse of the destruction that more than two months of fighting has inflicted on the Kurdish town in northern Syria by the Turkish border. It also illustrated what life is like for fighters like Pervin, who says she doesn't really have dreams beyond the present. 'We must save our love for Apo, and Kurdistan and our martyrs,' she said, referring to Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan, whose group has been fighting Turkey for Kurdish autonomy. Nearby, one of Pervin's comrades saw something moving amid the destroyed remains of central Kobane and opened fire. Pervin left home and took up arms two years ago as the overstretched forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad withdrew from Kurdish areas in northern Syria. She joined the Syrian Kurdish women's self-defense force, known by its Kurdish acronym YPJ. The female YPJ fighters are now integrated with the men's units, the YPG. 'I didn't really have any other ambitions. I just wanted to live a free life, as a woman, (to) be able to see our reality, and have our rights and just live,' she said. Aided by a small Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga force and Syrian rebels, they have been stubbornly defending the town since mid-September and have been aided by over 280 airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition. After half a year serving away from her hometown, she returned with Kurdish forces two months ago to Kobane. Most fighting happens at night. The fighters can only sleep during the day, with a rotating two-hour sentry watch. 'We won't allow the terrorist groups in until the last drop of our blood,' Pervin said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pervin Kobani, 19, has been fighting Isis in Kobane for several weeks .\nHer father, Farouk, has also taken up arms against the terrorist group .\nAt first the two had no idea that the other was battling the extremists .\nThey bumped into each other on a Kobane street corner three weeks ago ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Stretching into the distance under grey skies, the only signs of life on this deserted Spanish highway are the occasional lone cyclist or pack of stray dogs. The MP-203 in Madrid has remained unfinished for six years - despite initial investment of 70 million euro in the shelved project in recession-hit Spain. Weeds can be seen growing on the surface of the abandoned route today, as it emerged the Eurozone has slumped into its longest recession ever. Weeds: An unused toll plaza on the unfinished Spanish highway is seen today, as it emerged the Eurozone has slumped into its longest recession ever . Construction workers downed tools six years ago when the 12.5km route was 70 per cent complete, due to issues with the Madrid-Barcelona high speed railway and the connection to Spain's R-3 highway. These images reveal how the project - intended to relieve congestion on the Barcelona highway (A-2) - has fallen into decline, on a day of further economic blows to the beleaguered Eurozone. Figures showed economic activity . across the region has fallen for the sixth quarter in a row - longer . than the calamitous slump that hit the region in the financial crisis of . 2008-9. Deserted: A bush grows in the middle of the surface of the unfinished highway in Madrid . Road to nowhere: Dogs wander along the MP-203 highway, which has remained unfinished for the past six years despite an initial investment of 70 million euro . Incomplete: The unfinished highway, which was devised to decongest the Barcelona highway, is cut into a cliff near Mejorada del Campo . Haunting: People ride their bikes along a road that crosses underneath the unfinished MP-203 highway . Decline: Goats are shepherded across a side road of the MP-203 near Mejorada del Campo, Spain . Shelved: Graffiti decorates a tunnel underneath the highway, which was abandoned six years ago while only 70 per cent complete . Eurostat, the EU's statistics office, . said today that nine of the 17 eurozone countries are in recession, . with France a notable addition to the list. Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 percent in the January-March period from the previous three months. Though it represents an improvement . on the previous quarter's 0.6 percent decline, it's another unwelcome . landmark for the single currency bloc as it grapples with a debt crisis . which has forced governments to slash spending and raise taxes. These austerity measures have inflicted severe economic pain and social unrest. Unemployment across the eurozone is . currently at a record of 12.1 percent - in some countries, such as . Greece, it's as high as 27.2 percent. Though this recession is not nearly . as deep as the one in 2008-9, it is the longest in the history of the . euro, which was launched in 1999. A recession is officially defined as . two straight quarters of negative growth. Deserted: A bush grows in the middle of the surface of the unfinished highway in Madrid . Barren: The multi-million euro highway was intended to provide a new route for thousands of Spanish motorists . Ghost road: Instead of cars and trucks, the highway is used by wandering sheep, dogs and goats who feed along the roadside . Sign of the times: A lone cyclist rides his bike along the MP-203 in Madrid on the same day it was confirmed that economic activity across the Eurozone has fallen for the sixth consecutive quarter . Strays: Goats stand along the roadside on the abandoned MP-203 near Mejorada del Campo, Spain . Graffiti: Unused construction materials have been painted over with graffiti in Madrid . Empty: An toll plaza stands empty of vehicles along the incomplete 12.5km route ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "MP-203 highway project in Madrid has remained unfinished for six years .\n70 million euro was ploughed into the project between 2005 and 2007 .\nShelved due to issues over Madrid's high-speed railway .\nDeserted road used only by stray dogs, goats and sheep .\nImages capture ghost road as Eurozone slumps into longest ever recession ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Three Australian venues and two American hotels have rejected appearances by controversial pick-up artist Julien Blanc as a social media campaign to end his world tour gathers pace. Blanc, a 'dating coach' whose techniques include choking women and then hushing them, planned to hold seminars in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane over the first fortnight of November. But he is quickly finding himself without a place to host his events after outraged activists took to the phones and social media to #TakeDownJulienBlanc. Scroll down for video . '#ChokeOpen': One of Julien Blanc's techniques to seduce women involves grasping them in a chokehold . 1. Yelling 'Pikachu!' and placing their heads on his crotch . 'At least in Tokyo, if you're a white male, you can do what you want,' Blanc says, in a seminar recorded on video. 'I'm just romping through the streets, just grabbing girls heads, just like, \"head, on d*\", \"head, on d\", yelling \"Pikachu!\" with a Pikachu shirt.' 2. 'Deadly' jokes . A blog post on Blanc's 'Real Social Dynamics Nation' website appears to suggest using cruel jokes as a way of picking up women. The post is titled '\"My Girlfriend Passed Away\" - The Twisted Humor That Inevitably Knifes Through To Her Panties. Explanatory YouTube videos placed in the article have been taken down. A Tinder exchange also published on Blanc's website shows a person, who is chatting up a woman on the dating app, suggesting that the person's father had died. 'I just buried my father today.. Who would lie about something like that,' the person writes. 3. The 'choke opener' Blanc is pictured choking women and hushing them in multiple Instagram posts. In one caption, written on October 10, he dubs this his 'choke opener', a means of starting a seductive conversation with women. 4. Use 'pull talk' In a video on the RSD Nation website, Blanc encourages his fans to use 'pull talk' - or, 'spewing bulls' - while physically leading women to the 'sex location'. 'Your words? Spewing bulls,' he explains. '(They are) wizard stories, pull talk!' 'It's very light hearted, it's very fun, it's kind of like: \"Oh yeah so when this, oh yeah and what about this. 'Just any f**ing thing you want to say and again, your actions are making it happen. ' 'Your actions are taking the responsibility off of her, they're leading, it's not permission seeking, and that is how you move closer to the sex location'. 5. 'Deconstruct her self-esteem' Another blog post provides tips about how to 'manipulate' a woman's self esteem. 'Click on this video right now that (sic) reveals how to deconstruct any girl's self-esteem,' the post says. But the clip has since been removed from YouTube. 'Diss fatties bang hotties': Julien Blanc's controversial techniques have been deemed 'sexist' and 'racist' Blanc has been pictured taking women into a chokehold at venues around the world . The Como Melbourne have ditched his Thursday seminar after the petition attracted more than 11,000 signatures . The Como Hotel Melbourne, St Kilda West Best Beach Bather's Pavilion and Brisbane's Mercure hotel have rejected seminars that were to be held by Blanc's company, Real Social Dynamics (RSD). Blanc calls himself the 'executive coach' at RSD, which he has said is an 'international leader in dating advice'. Blanc has not responded to requests for comment despite numerous interview requests from Daily Mail Australia via email, voice message and social media. Protesters are planning to hold a demonstration against Blanc in St Kilda on Thursday evening, with more than 700 people attending the event on Facebook. 'Julien Blanc is the sad act who thinks sexual harassment and assault = picking up,' the protest page reads. 'Australia has appalling levels of sexual assault and other violence against women, the last thing we need is someone coming to run workshops on how to do it better.' Blanc's forthcoming tour to the United States likewise appears in jeopardy. Touched down: Blanc wEarlier this year in June, the 'dating coach' charged men $3,000 each to attend a seminar in Miami . The Courtyard Marriott in Seattle tweeted: 'This event will no longer be taking place in our hotel.' Staff at another venue, the Hilton Garden Hotel in Austin, Texas, wrote on Facebook: 'We will not be having this seminar in our hotel in support of the values we believe in'. In an interview with SBS's The Feed program last night, campaign organiser Jennifer Li, from Washington DC, said: 'I didn't know this was going to actually take off, I just knew I had to try in order to tell myself, \"you know, I did something\"'. In a Change.org petition, initially addressed to Melbourne's Como Hotel, Ms Li labelled Blanc's pick-up techniques 'sexist' and 'racist'. 'Julien Blanc... has made a living by teaching men how to violate women through physical and emotional abuse,' she wrote on the petition. Ms Li went on to say the hotel should not soil its good name by associating with 'a man who chokes women around the world as part of his pick up game'. She asked the hotel to stand up for the women of Australia and around the world and not to host the event which would teach other men 'how to violate and harass women'. When the hotel announced its decision, it was bombarded with thanks on social media. Sian Mann thanked The Como Melbourne for making the move to scrap the seminar . 'Good for you... u may just have indirectly saved someone from horror ordeal,' BFavell wrote . The Como even won over some customers by making the decision to cancel the event . Mr Blanc said he started in the pick up game when he read the novel The Game written by Neil Strauss . It's understood the 25-year-old gave a talk in Sydney earlier this week and he is scheduled to head to Japan shortly. In June, the 'dating coach' charged men $3,000 each to attend a seminar in Miami. On his website, Mr Blanc said his interest in picking up girls started when he read The Game - a novel written by Neil Strauss. In the book, Strauss documents his time learning about picking up women with a secret society of people led by a man only known as 'Mystery'. 'I wasn't a popular kid, and it sucked. But it didn't \"really\" bother me, until one day I... found a link to The Game,' Mr Blanc wrote on his website, Pimp. 'I read a few pages of it and I was HOOKED. I had to try this whole \"walking up and talking to girls I’ve never met before and make them want to sleep with me\" thing out... I was so off at first.\"'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Julien Blanc is a self-described American 'pick-up artist'\nOne of his techniques is to choke women and silence them .\nHe is currently on a world tour and arrived in Australia recently .\nFive venues - three in Australia, two in the U.S. - have cancelled on him .\nIn the past, Blanc has charged men $3,000 for a spot at his seminars ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "One of the most important tools an actor has is their face. From expressing grief and torture to joy and love the face is one of the most powerful ways to convey emotions. But in a video shot by Pedestrian TV, Australian actor Guy Pearce was asked to use his expressions a little differently, by recreating popular emoticons known as Emoji. Scroll down for video . In a new video released by Pedestrian TV Australian actor Guy Pearce recreated Emoji emoticons . The Hollywood actor nailed many of the hilarious expressions such as this sunglasses shot . While Pearce - who started his career in soap Neighbours - hits the nail on the head with some of the impressions, other attempts fall a little short. In a game called Emoji Me the 47-year-old was shown the team's favourite symbols one-by-one which he then attempted to reenact. The first challenge is relatively simple, and as the Emoji 'face screaming in fear' pops up on the screen Pearce imitates the image perfectly. Others Pearce struggled with, like this smirking Emoji . The wink was one of the actor's best attempts at recreating the expressive emoticons . Next on the list is a classic winking face, which the Australian actor also recreates with ease. However Pearce struggled with the smirking emoticon, contorting his face before saying 'Oh it's actually going up isn't it ... I'm not sure what that one is.' The acclaimed actor then manages to pull an exceptional surprised face, before presenting arguably the most impressive of the lot. The acclaimed actor then manages to pull an exceptional surprised face . At the end of the video Pearce quips 'Do i get the job?' Closing one eye and sticking his tongue out in the style of Miley Cyrus, Pearce mimics the animated emoticon in spectacular fashion. The information desk Emoji, sunglasses emoticon, kissing face and a big grin are all added to his repertoire by the end of the video, where Pearce quips 'Do i get the job?'. Late last year the actor released the video for his his new single Fly All The Way, which featured Annie Jones, Pearce's Neighbours character Mike Young's on-screen love interest." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Australian actor Guy Pearce was asked to imitate a range of emoticons .\nIn a video by Pedestrian TV he attempts nine popular Emojis .\nPearce nails some of the expressions while struggling with others ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A family were alarmed when what started as a normal morning drive became a frightening encounter with three enormous white rhinos. Mother-of-one Holly Powers, originally from Oregon, lives in Pretoria, in the Gauteng Province of South Africa with her husband and their 20-month-old son, Thomas. The incident occurred when the family went for a morning drive around the Rietvlei Nature Reserve just ten minutes from their home. Scroll down for video . One of the rhinos started to walk towards the family's car, but soon picked up its pace to running at full speed . Mr Powers warned his wife that rhinos have been known to occasionally attack cars in Kruger National Park . The third rhino to emerge started to charge the car carrying Mrs Powers' 20-month-old son Thomas in the back seat . Mrs Powers recalled: 'We have a 20-month-old little boy who wakes up at 5:30 am every day, so on this morning we decided to get up and take a drive. 'A short time after entering the reserve we encountered two white rhinos about a 100 metres down the road. 'They both slowly sauntered toward our car and got very close but were not aggressive in any way. 'While watching the two that were right near our car we noticed a third step out of the bushes, 100 metres away, where we had first seen the original two. Against the advice of her husband who told her to wind up her window, Mrs Powers kept it down to take photos of the charge . 'Fortunate': Mrs Powers said the experience was incredible and felt fortunate to be present to witness such a special event . 'This rhino headed in our direction starting out at a slow walk but then suddenly started to run toward us at full speed.' With adrenalin pumping and against the advice of her husband, who warned she should wind the window up, Mrs Summer managed to capture the third rhino as it hurtled full-pelt towards the family car. She continued: 'I was in awe of the first two rhinos that were so close to our car and when the third stepped out of the bushes I was shocked that there was a third. 'When it started to run at full speed my thoughts went to my camera that was already in my hand and ready to go. 'I couldn't believe how fast such a large creature could run - I caught almost its entire approach on my camera all while my head was out the window and my husband was yelling at me again and again to roll up the window.' Up close: Mother-of-one Holly Powers captured what it's like to be charged by a one-and-a-half tonne rhino . Soon after entering the reserve the family encountered two white rhinos about a 100 metres down the road . She added: 'My adrenaline was running and I was so excited that I was catching this whole thing with my camera that I really didn't think about the danger. 'My husband was stressed and knew we were at some risk because rhinos have been known to occasionally attack cars in Kruger National Park and other places around South Africa. 'I suppose as long as we were in the car we weren't at any real risk of physical injury, just damage to our car. In addition, these rhinos had been de-horned for anti-poaching purposes, so this inherently lowered the potential damage risk as well.' Thankfully there was nothing to worry about and despite charging towards them the rhino slowed as quick as it had started and joined its companions just feet from the car. It started as a normal family drive: Mrs Powers, left, and her twenty-month-old son Thomas, right . Footage taken by Holly's husband Christopher, 37, shows just how close the animals were. Holly said: 'All three hung out around our car for a while and then continued on down the road. 'We turned the car around and followed them for a bit. I'm glad that we did because just a little down the road we came to a small mud pit where we then witnessed each of them take turns rolling around in the mud. 'The whole experience was incredible and we couldn't believe how close we were the whole time. We felt fortunate to be the only people present to witness all of this.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Holly Powers, 35, originally from Oregon, lives in Pretoria, South Africa .\nShe encountered three white rhinos during a morning drive with her family .\nRhinos approached and one began to speed up and run towards their car ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A stunning timelapse video has showcased the beauty of Tower Bridge by day and night including the impressive glass bottomed walkway. Chad Gordon Higgins, who is originally from the West Midlands but now lives in London, took 12,076 pictures in and around the capital's landmark, and then spent seven-and-a-half hours condensing these into 3,878 to make the video. The 37-year-old spent over 18 hours in London shooting the footage. Videographer Chad Gordon Higgins captured some spectacular scenes in his timelapse of London Bridge . Mr Higgins took 12,076 pictures in and around the capital's landmark and then condensed them into 3,878 to make the video . Speaking to MailOnline Travel, Mr Higgins said: - 'I've filmed a couple of times in the underbelly of Tower Bridge for various programmes, but I've never actually been up to the walkways. 'The exposed ironwork, girders, suspension and the sheer amount of rivets put in to hold it altogether is mind-blowing considering it's 120 years old. 'During one of the shots I rested against one of the top suspension cables taking in the views and you could feel the feint vibrations of the traffic below, the cables that have resonated the crossing of probably, billions of people over years gone past and now with the addition of the glass floors, it's a great sight to behold. 'Everyone is on a journey somewhere.' Before the stampede: The inside the bridge before tourists from all over the world ascend on London's most famous bridge . The glass walkway, which opened last month, where tourists can pay £9 to walk through and view the hustle and bustle on the roads below . Impressive: Mr Higgins described Tower Bridge as structurally 'mind blowing, considering it is 120 years old' Tower Bridge last month unveiled its £1m glass walkway 140ft above River Thames, costing just £9 to visit. It has been designed to give tourists, sightseers and thrill-seekers a unique view from a bridge that bills itself as the most famous in the world, not forgetting a peek at the workings of a legendary feat of engineering when the bridge below opens. For the faint of heart or weak of knee, it may be reassuring to learn that each glass panel along the 36ft walkway is getting on for three inches thick and weighs nearly 1,200lb. The iconic Tower Bridge is a magnificent sight to behold, and even better when contrasted at various points throughout the day . The brand new glass walkway, which is designed to enthrall the general public, rather than instill fear . The view from the £1million glass walkway; each glass panel along the 36ft walkway is around three inches thick and weighs nearly 1,200lb . Tower Bridge Exhibition executives insist the idea is to enthral rather that scare people. Higgins added: 'Shooting timelapse for a living means that I get to spend a lot of time on rooftops for sunrise and sunsets for various TV companies. 'I've recently filmed from the Shard but the vintage view from Tower Bridge is certainly unique.' Higgins is doing a free talk about timelapse this Saturday (December 6) in Kings Cross, London and he will be attempting to create the biggest crowd-sourced timelapse of London. Visit http://triggertrap.com/lapselondon/ for more details about the event, and chadchud.co.uk for more on Higgins' work. ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Chad Gordon Higgins took 12,076 pictures in and around the capital's landmark, taking over 18 hours .\nVideographer describes the structure of Tower Bridge as being a 'great sight to behold'\nTimelapse video delivers stunning scenes of sunset and sunrise and everyday life at the bridge ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It may look like an iPhone 4 but this gadget is in fact a stun gun which has landed a 21-year-old man three years in prison. Marcel Cross was found with the concealed weapon after police were called following reports of a man with a stun gun in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Officers who attended the scene on January 6 discovered Cross with the gun and despite his claims to have purchased it as a novelty item, he was charged with possession of a firearm. This is the stun gun belonging to Marcel Cross, pictured beside a real iPhone 4. The only noticeable difference between the two is the buttons are slightly more prominent on the stun gun version . The real McCoy: The stun gun was made to look like this Apple iPhone 4 (filed photo) The disguised stun guns are sold cheaply on the internet, often under the pretense of self protection. PC Joe Stafford, of Banbury CID, said it had been 'cleverly disguised' to look like a mobile phone and said the prison sentence reflected how serious an offence carrying the disguised weapons were. 'The stun gun had been cleverly disguised as an iPhone 4 mobile phone. Marcel Cross was given a three year prison sentence for possession of the stun gun . There can only be one reason for disguising an item like this and that is to allow a person to carry it without detection. 'The . seriousness of this was reflected in the sentence passed at court. The . sentence should act as a deterrent to others who may consider possessing . a similar item. 'The . defendant claimed to have purchased the weapon from a local market as a . novelty item, but the judge stated that the defendant needed to . recognise the seriousness of the offence. Cross was jailed at . Oxford Crown Court on Monday for three years, for possession of a Section . 5 firearm. Cheap stun guns disguised as the ubiquitous iPhone are becoming steadily more common in the UK. Earlier this year a 14-year-old boy was found to be carrying one of the concealed stun guns and a confused police officer was zapped by it. The dangerous device was found when the schoolboy, who was not identified, was arrested alongside three other teenagers after a bus driver complained he was subjected to vile racist taunts. The guns are mostly manufactured in China and can be bought online for as little as £15, but can be deadly - they are capable of discharging blasts of up to 50,000 volts of electricity. Another variation now on the market includes a stun gun which doubles as an iPhone jacket - meaning it can be used to stun people, or charge your phone." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Marcel Cross found with stun gun 'cleverly disguised' as iPhone 4 .\n21-year-old from Oxfordshire jailed for three years for possessing firearm .\nClaimed he had purchased weapon from a local market as a novelty item ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "These neon waves lapping gently at the shore may look supernatural, but they are created by one of nature’s tinniest creatures. Millions of plankton glowed to light up a beach on the tiny island of Mjorn in Sweden last Wednesday. Scientists believe the bioluminescent phenomenon is the result of plankton being disturbed, causing them to emit light though a complex chemical reaction. Scroll down for video . An eerie glow: Millions of plankton glowed to light up a beach on the tiny island of Mjorn in Sweden last Wednesday.Scientists believe the bioluminescent phenomenon is the result of plankton being disturbed, causing them to emit light though a complex chemical reaction . Organisms such as plankton, fireflies and anglerfish are able to glow by releasing the chemical luciferin, which reacts with oxygen to create light. Lukasz Warzecha, who lives in High Peak, Derbyshire, photographed the stunning sight while on a trip with to Sweden. ‘After a good half an hour of shooting in the area I was cold and ready to leave but Ulrika [a friend who appears in the photographs] decided to have a look for some bioluminescence,’ he said. Hands on: Organisms such as plankton, fireflies and anglerfish are able to glow by releasing the chemical luciferin, which reacts with oxygen to create light. Here, Lukasz Warzecha puts his hands into the water to disturb the tiny creatures, causing them to give off light . A haunting spectacle: The amateur photographer from Derbyshire had never seen the natural phenomenon before and would have missed it if his friend Ulrika (pictured) hadn't thrown some small stones in the water, which came to life and glowed . Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. It occurs widely in marine vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in some fungi and microorganisms such as phytoplankton. The word comes from the Greek 'bios' for living and the Latin 'lumen' for light. Bioluminescence is a type of light energy produced by a chemical reaction. Different types of animals use bioluminescence in different ways. Deep sea squid use it for counter illumination camouflage so they match their environmental light, but Anglefish use it to lure prey with a light-up dangling appendage from their head that draws in smaller fish, which they can eat. Fireflies use bioluminescence to attract mates by flashing their abdomens, while their larvae use it to repel predators. ‘I'd never seen it before, but she threw some small stones close to the shore and the ocean came alive - I couldn't believe my eyes. ‘We went around the corner to an even smaller bay and as we were walking along the beach our feet were leaving shining footprints. ‘The concentration of plankton in that small area was so big it looked at times like the water was on fire and was certainly mirroring the sky.’ Dr Andy Davies, a marine biologist at Bangor University's School of Ocean Sciences, explained: ‘The light is created by small organisms called plankton, which are producing this light through a complex chemical reaction. ‘It's an example of how organisms have evolved complex responses to external stimulus.' He said that late spring and early summer are the best times to see the phenomenon, so it seems that Mr Warzecha was lucky to witness the eerie spectacle. Bioluminescence occurs widely among some groups of animals, especially in the open sea and in insects. ‘Most marine light-emission is in the blue and green light spectrum - the wavelengths that pass furthest through seawater,’ he said. ‘However, some loose-jawed fish emit red and infrared light, and the genus Tomopteris emits yellow light. ‘Sometimes thousands of square miles of the ocean shine with the light of bioluminescent bacteria in the milky seas,' he said. Millions of plankton glowed to light up a beach on the tiny island of Mjorn in Sweden (marked on the map) last Wednesday . Spectacular: ‘The concentration of plankton in that small area was so big it looked at times like the water was on fire and was certainly mirroring the sky,’ Mr Warzecha (pictured) said ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Millions of plankton glowed to light up a beach on the tiny island of Mjorn in Sweden last Wednesday .\nSpectacular natural spectacle was captured by an amateur photographer from Derbyshire who was on holiday .\nHe said the eerie glowing sight looked like the 'water was on fire and was certainly mirroring the sky'\nScientists believe bioluminescent phenomenon is due to plankton being disturbed, causing them to emit light ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It seems phone batteries always die at the same moment you need to make an important call. But while shouting at your mobile in frustration might seem pointless, a new gadget could soon mean your screams won't be in vain. Researchers in London have created a new technology that uses sound, such as chants at a football ground or chatter in a coffee shop, to charge up mobile phones. Scroll down for video . While shouting at your mobile in frustration might seem pointless, a new gadget could soon mean your screams won't be in vain. Researchers in London have created a new technology that uses sound, such as chants at a football ground or chatter in a coffee shop, to charge up mobile phones . Their prototype device, which is about the size of a mobile phone, uses zinc oxide to convert vibrations caused by sound into electricity. The invention was inspired by previous research at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), which found playing pop and rock music improved the performance of solar cells. This was because the sound vibrations triggered the movement of material in the solar cell that caused it to improve efficiency by up to 40 per cent. Developing this research further, Nokia worked with the QMUL team to create an energy-harvesting prototype that could be used to charge a mobile phone using everyday background noise. Nokia worked with the QMUL team to create an energy-harvesting prototype that could be used to charge a mobile phone using everyday background noise. Pictured here is the zinc oxide used in the device . The team used the key properties of zinc oxide, a material that when squashed or stretched creates a voltage by converting energy from motion into electrical energy, in the form of nanorods. The nanorods can be coated onto various surfaces in different locations making the energy harvesting versatile. When this surface is squashed or stretched, the nanorods then generate a high voltage. The latest research was inspired by a study last year that found playing pop and rock music improves the performance of solar cells. Scientists at QMUL and Imperial College London found sound vibrations triggered the movement of material in the solar cell causing it to improve efficiency by up to 40 per cent. This discovery could make it possible to power a wider range of devices with solar energy than at present, as scientists can improve the efficiency of solar cells using the ambient, or background, noise present in many environments. Practical uses for this discovery could include solar powered air conditioning units, laptop computers or electronic components on buses, trains and other vehicles. The nanorods respond to vibration and movement created by everyday sound, such as our voices. Electrical contacts on both sides of the rods are then used to harvest the voltage to charge a phone. In order to make it possible to produce these nanogenerators at scale, the scientists found innovative ways to cut costs in the production process. Firstly, they developed a process whereby they could spray on the nanorod chemicals - almost like nanorod graffiti - to cover a plastic sheet in a layer of zinc oxide. When put into a mixture of chemicals and heated to just 90°C, the nanorods grew all over the surface of the sheet. Secondly, gold is traditionally used as an electrical contact, but the team were able to produce a method of using cheap and cheerful aluminium foil instead. The final device is the same size as a Nokia Lumia 925 and generates five volts, which is enough to charge a phone. 'Being able to keep mobile devices working for longer, or do away with batteries completely by tapping into the stray energy that is all around us is an exciting concept,' said Dr Joe Briscoe from QMUL. 'We hope that we have brought this technology closer to viability.' The device is the same size as a Nokia Lumia 925 (pictured) and generates 5 volts - enough to charge a phone . 'Being able to keep mobile devices working for longer, or do away with batteries completely by tapping into the stray energy that is all around us is an exciting concept,' said Dr Joe Briscoe from QMUL. Pictured is the voltage test to see how much energy the device could harvest ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Prototype created by Queen Mary University of London and Nokia .\nThe device, which is about the size of a mobile phone, uses zinc oxide .\nZinc oxide produces electricity when subjected to mechanical stress .\nStress could come from vibrations in sound that move tiny rods .\nInvention was inspired by research which found playing pop and rock music improves the performance of solar cells ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Love them or hate them, emoticons are creeping into more and more apps, social networks and websites. But, rather than being a new trend, it appears the expressive characters first appeared in print more than a century ago. On 30 March 1881, four emoticons, described as typographical art, were published in American satirical magazine Puck. On 30 March 1881, four emoticons, described as typographical art, were published in satirical magazine Puck (pictured). They were dubbed 'vertical emoticons' because they are viewed vertically, rather than horizontally . They have been dubbed 'vertical emoticons' because they are viewed vertically, rather than horizontally. In the tongue-in-cheek article, Puck wrote: 'We mean to let the public see what we can lay out, in our own typographical line, all the cartoonists that ever walked. 'For fear of startling the public we will only give a small specimen of the artistic achievements within our grasp, by way of a first installment.' Computer scientist Scott Fahlman was the first documented person to use typed characters as a way of expressing emotion. In a message to the board at Carnegie Mellon University in 1982, Mr Fahlman suggested :-) and :-( should be used to distinguish between jokes and serious posts. But, there is some suggestion that emoticons were used much earlier, even before the 1881 issue of Puck. Reports claim Abraham Lincoln used a ‘winky face’ in a 1862 speech. The transcript records the audience's response to Mr Lincoln's introduction as: 'applause and laughter ;).' But this is generally considered to be a typo. Similarly, a Robert Herrick poem from 1648 appears to feature a smiley face after the words ‘smiling yet’. In the second line of To Fortune, published in Hesperides, the poem reads: Tumble me down, and I will sit, Upon my ruins, (smiling yet:), Tear me to tatters, yet I'll be patient in my necessity.' This is also considered to be a typo, and its connection to the word 'smiling' is a coincidence. Below this text are four 'faces' drawn to show joy, melancholy, indifference and astonishment. Computer scientist Scott Fahlman was the first documented person to use typed characters as a way of expressing emotion, however. In a message to the board at Carnegie Mellon University in 1982, Mr Fahlman suggested :-) and :-( should be used to distinguish between jokes and serious posts. But, there is some suggestion that emoticons were used much earlier, even before the 1881 issue of Puck. Reports claim Abraham Lincoln used a ‘winky face’ in a 1862 speech. The transcript records the audience's response to Mr Lincoln's introduction as: 'applause and laughter ;).' But this is generally considered to be a typo. Similarly, a Robert Herrick poem from 1648 appears to feature a smiley face after the words ‘smiling yet’. In the second line of To Fortune, published in Hesperides, the poem reads: Tumble me down, and I will sit, Upon my ruins, (smiling yet:), Tear me to tatters, yet I'll be patient in my necessity.' This is also considered to be a typo, and its connection to the word 'smiling' is said to be a coincidence. Emoticons were the successor to emojis. The word emoji literally means 'picture'(e) + 'letter' (moji). A study in April last year found that the top trending word, at that time, was emoji. In addition to being used on mobiles, the pictographs have since been added to websites including Twitter and Facebook. But, they are tightly controlled by the Unicode Consortium. Since 2010 a basic list has been developed and maintained by this consortium - a Silicon Valley-based non-profit organisation made up of major computer firms, software producers, user groups and others. Emoji (selection pictured) were originally popular in Japan, and widely used online, however, in recent years they have become hugely popular elsewhere. The word emoji literally means 'picture'(e) + 'letter' (moji) Emoji were originally popular in Japan, and widely used online. However, in recent years they have become hugely popular elsewhere. Originally meaning pictograph, the word emoji literally means 'picture' (e) + 'letter' (moji). Icons . are standardised and include some specific to Japanese culture, such as . a bowing (apologising) businessman, a face wearing a face mask, a white . flower used to denote 'brilliant homework' or a group of emoji . representing popular foods: ramen noodles, dango, onigiri, Japanese . curry, and sushi. Some . emoji character sets have been incorporated into Unicode, allowing them . to be used elsewhere in the world - and more could now be added. Twitter allowed emoji to be used on its web version, as well across its apps, last month. And last year, Apple was said to be working to expand the diversity of the hugely popular characters for the iPhone. Following complaints the current character set was not diverse enough, the firm said it was working with the standards body that controls them. Icons are standardised and include some specific to Japanese culture, such as a bowing (apologising) businessman, a face wearing a face mask, a whiteflower used to denote 'brilliant homework' or a group of emoji representing popular foods: ramen noodles, dango, onigiri, Japanesecurry, and sushi. And there are now apps dedicated purely to the small images. Emojli, for example, only lets users communicate using the popular miniature images - and even usernames have to be comprised of a selection of emoticons. A study in April last year found that the top trending word, at that time, was emoji. There are now apps dedicated to the small images. Emojli, for example, (pictured) only lets users communicate using the popular pictures, and even usernames have to be comprised of a selection of emoticons ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The four ‘emoticons’ were published in Puck magazine on 30 March 1881 .\nAmerican satirical magazine described them as ‘typographical art’\nThe 'faces' show joy, melancholy, indifference and astonishment .\nScott Fahlman was the first documented person to use emoticons in 1982 .\nHe suggested :-) and :-( be used to distinguish between jokes and facts .\nReports claim Abraham Lincoln used a ‘winky face’ in a 1862 speech - but this is considered to be a typo .\nSimilarly, a 1648 poem appears to show a smiley after the word ‘smiling'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Criticism: Education Secretary Michael Gove said some families make the wrong decisions and get into financial trouble . Families become so poor they are forced to turn to food banks because of their own ‘decisions’, Michael Gove has claimed. The Education Secretary argued that people who find themselves unable to buy essentials, including food and school uniforms have themselves to blame for being unable ‘to manage their finances’. The remarks were condemned by Labour and ‘insulting and out of touch’. More than half a million people across Britain have turned to food banks to stave off hunger, according to charities. Ministers have previously argued that a surge in demand has in part been fuelled by jobcentre staff being allowed to refer the unemployed to food banks for help. Cuts to benefits, frozen or falling wages and rising living costs have been blamed in part for some people struggling to make ends meet. Mr Gove was challenged over reports that one in four parents are having to borrow to pay for school uniforms and some food banks were distributing uniforms to struggling parents. He said he had recently visited a food bank in his Surrey Health constituency. But he suggested that many cash-strapped families have brought their problems on themselves. He added: ‘I appreciate that there are families who face considerable pressures. ‘Those pressures are often the result of decisions that they have taken which mean they are not best able to manage their finances. ‘We need to ensure that support is not just financial, and that the right decisions are made.’ Mr Gove was responding to a question from Labour frontbencher Luciana Berger who demanded to know ‘what more can he and his Government do to ensure that no students turn up to school embarrassed because they do not have the right clothes’. Demand: Charities say there has been a sharp increase in people turning to food banks, including this one in Southwark run by Felicia Boshorin . Labour seized on the response with Miss Berger saying she was ’appalled’ by Mr Gove’s comments. The Labour Liverpool MP said: ’People I have met are ashamed to have to turn to food banks. ’I vehemently disagree it is because they have mismanaged their finances. ’This Government has got no answer to the millions of parents that are really struggling to get by.’ Citizens Advice Chief Executive Gillian Guy said: ’It is appalling to suggest the rise of food banks is due to poor financial management. Labour frontbencher Luciana Berger . ’It’s a smack in the face to families who are working hard but can’t make ends meet, leaving them with no other option but to turn to food banks to feed their families. ’These comments are completely misjudged.’ Chris Johnes, director of Oxfam's UK Poverty Programme, said: 'Thousands are now turning to food banks, but they do not so out of choice, they do so when they have nowhere else to turn. 'The staggering rise in the numbers of people using food banks is down to failings in the benefit system, too many low paid jobs and rising prices that are dragging huge numbers into poverty.' In May a report by Church Action On Poverty and Oxfam suggested up to half of those seeking help were doing so as a direct result of having benefit payments delayed, reduced or withdrawn. Other factors behind the increase on those using emergency help - the 'hidden hungry' - include rising food prices, unemployment and energy costs. But Energy Secretary Ed Davey told MPs that it was 'completely wrong to suggest that there is some sort of statistical link between the benefit reforms we're making and the provision of food banks'." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Education Secretary says families are 'unable to manage their finances'\nMore than half a million people have turned to food banks, charities say .\nLabour condemn minister's remarks as 'insulting and out of touch'" } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "It is 72 days since Steven Gerrard looked to the future and took the emotional decision to end his 114-cap England career. He came to the conclusion that the time was right to make a clean break, having given his country 14 years’ loyal service, so he could maximise his prospects of being Liverpool’s dominant midfield influence for the next 'two, three or four' seasons. After making public his plans, the 72 hours that followed were difficult and raw for Gerrard. England’s performance at the World Cup had been scarring but the promise of helping Liverpool move forward provided ample solace. He wanted to give his boyhood club his undivided attention. Steven Gerrard's sole focus is on Liverpool, having retired from international football over the summer . England's disappointing performance at the World Cup will have been difficult for Gerrard to take . There were also reassuring words from Brendan Rodgers. ‘A lot has gone on over the summer,’ said Rodgers, during Liverpool’s tour of the United States. ‘I am very happy that Steven is going to commit to Liverpool and I am sure that (his contract) is something we will look at. I know he can continue to play beyond this season. ‘I have always said that. Now he doesn’t have international football, he will have that freshness. Listen, for his own mind, I am sure he will want it sorted out, absolutely. You never want to leave players with not too long to go on their contracts. It is something I am sure will get sorted.’ Speaking over the summer, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted Gerrard's contract would get sorted . Gerrard trains alongside Mario Balotelli on Tuesday ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Basle . It was intimated in the same conversation that Gerrard signing a new deal was a formality but, two and a half months on, there is an element of uncertainty starting to swirl around. Discussions have yet to begin about extending the captain’s present deal, which expires next June. ‘It (the contract) is something we are looking at as a club and with him and how he feels,’ Rodgers said ahead of Wednesday night’s crucial Champions League showdown with Basle. ‘He is still in a real good physical condition. He’s 34 years old, never needs a day’s rest. ‘This is genuine superstar, a world class player who has performed consistently for so many years. This country has not produced too many of them. He will play and prepare himself right the way through to the very end (and when that is we shall see). ‘When he still strikes a ball there are not many like him, both his passing and his shooting; I am certainly enjoying working with him and anyone who works closely with him should. Every football person will know the qualities and influence he still has.’ So here are the questions: What is the delay? Gerrard curls the ball over the Everton wall to give Liverpool the lead in last week's Merseyside derby . Gerrard gestures seemingly in response to recent criticism of his form being below its usual lofty standard . Why have Liverpool not removed from the equation the possibility that, on January 1, Gerrard would be allowed to start speaking to clubs abroad about moving when his deal expires? Never before has he been so close to being a free agent. There will, ultimately, come a point in the future when Gerrard is no longer the fulcrum of Liverpool’s team but that moment is not at as imminent as some of his critics have suggested during his side’s fragmented start to the campaign. Yes, there have been some games in which Gerrard has not reached the levels he would expect of himself but he, remember, is the reason Liverpool face Basle with three points rather than one, thanks to his coolly-dispatched last-gasp penalty against Ludogorets. When Gerrard was last in Liverpool with Basle, in November 2002, he was unceremoniously hauled off at half-time by Gerard Houllier and subjected to caustic criticism from his then manager, who implored that he did not waste his potential. Gerrard keeps his cool to slot home an injury-time penalty to give the Reds victory against Ludogorets . The last time Liverpool faced Basle, back in 2002, Gerrard was hauled off at half-time with the Reds 3-0 down . Gerrard, of course, emerged from the salutatory lesson to become the finest player in Liverpool’s history, a man whose fingerprints are all over the trophies they have won during this century. His influence will always be there – and it needs to be for some time longer. Rodgers has appreciated everything Gerrard has done for him since he arrived, from the moment he cut short a family holiday to welcome the new manager into his office at Melwood ('He told me he would give me 100 per cent. He lied. He’s given me 200 per cent') to driving last season’s title charge. The manager knows Gerrard’s importance, as do the supporters. The next move is in the hands of Liverpool’s hierarchy. Gerrard is an influential player for the Reds and has been an integral part of all the club's wins this century ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Steven Gerrard yet to be offered a new contract by Liverpool .\nBrendan Rodgers insisted he was sure a deal would be sorted for Gerrard .\nReds captain will be free to talk to clubs from abroad in January .\nGerrard has been influential in many of the club's victories this century ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Ray Rice called his sickening attack on his wife Janay 'one bad night' that 'just happened to be on video' as he spoke out in his first interview since being reinstated by the NFL. The former Ravens running back told the Today show on Tuesday how a counselor 'ripped him apart' and put him back together after he punched his then-girlfriend in Atlantic City in February. He claimed that while he and his wife have argued, he has never laid hands on her apart from that one incident. The couple do not believe Janay is a domestic violence victim. 'You know, domestic violence is a real issue in society,' Rice told host Matt Lauer. 'We could take our one bad night, it just happened to be on video, but we are truly sorry to the people that are really going through it. You know, it's a real problem.' Scroll down for videos . Apologetic: With his wife Janay at his side, Ray Rice said in an interview that aired on Tuesday that he made a terrible 'uncharacteristic' mistake when he knocked her out with a single punch in February . Fears: As the family spoke with Matt Lauer, Rice said he worries about the day his daughter Rayven, pictured, searches for his name online and finds out that he punched her mother in the face . He also admitted to making a 'horrendous mistake' for not publicly apologizing to his wife at a May press conference. Instead, in a move that only served to stoke the controversy, it was Janay who apologized for her 'part' in the attack. 'It wasn't truly coming from us,' he said, explaining that the Baltimore Ravens told them what to say. 'I was nervous... I made a horrendous mistake not apologizing to my wife.' He went on: 'My wife is an angel - she can do no wrong. I take full responsibility for what I did. I'm horribly sorry for everything I've put my family through.' Rice, 27, said he now lives in fear that one day their daughter Rayven, who is now two, will search for him on Google and find out what happened. 'We know what's going to come up,' he said. 'That's what I'm worried about fixing.' Rice, who is allowed to sign with any NFL team after winning his appeal last week, added that if he never played football again, he knows that his wife would be happier. 'I knew my wife before I had anything,' he said. 'We both know where we came from. And just to be honest with you, she's very independent. My wife can survive in this world without me. She could survive in this world in society without me. She could've done it on her own.' Shocking: Rice was suspended by the NFL for only two games following the one-punch knockout of his then-fiancée in an elevator at the New Jersey-based casino in February. CCTV captured the attack . Mistakes: The couple appeared at a press conference in May (pictured) but Ray Rice did not publicly apologize to his wife Janay. Instead, she apologized for her part in the night - which caused public uproar . He went on: 'If I never play football again, I'll be honest with you, I would adapt into life and I would sacrifice more so she can have a better future.' Janay, who appeared beside him and her parents for the interview, added: 'I know he'll support me in anything I want to do.' Still, he is hopeful that an owner will welcome him to his team this season or next. 'I think that they would have to be willing to look deeper into who I am and realized that me and my wife had one bad night and I took full responsible for it,' he said. 'I accepted it... I took full responsibility. And the only thing I can hope for and wish for is a second chance.' The couple also agreed that 'when the time is right', they would speak out and try to help others who have been affected by domestic abuse. His interview, which aired on Tuesday, came a day after his wife Janay spoke out in a lengthy interview of her own. She revealed that she has still not seen the surveillance footage showing her husband knocking her out after a night of drinking in February. Painful: Janay Rice wipes away a tear on the Today show as she recounts how angry she was after a video emerged showing her now-husband Ray Rice knocking her out cold in an elevator in February . After the incident, she initially thought she was 'done' with the running back - but her 'heart' told her to stay with him because it was not like him. The pair reconciled and married a month after his arrest for aggravated assault. She also slammed the Ravens for failing to support her family in the aftermath and revealed that she only issued a public apology for her part in the incident after the team suggested it. Initially, Rice was suspended by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for only two games. But after security video of the altercation surfaced on TMZ in September, the Ravens released the three-time Pro Bowler, and his $35 million contract, and the NFL suspended him indefinitely. The day after Rice was released from his contract, Janay took to her Instagram to describe the 'horrible nightmare' she found herself in. 'I can't say he's telling the truth,' Janey Rice told NBC's Today show about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in footage due to air in the next couple of days . Criticism over the two-day action led the NFL to toughen its penalties on domestic violence, with Mr Goodell admitting in a letter to team owners that he 'didn't get it right'. Rice is now eligible to sign with any NFL team after his indefinite suspension from the NFL was dropped on appeal by a U.S. District Judge on Friday. During the appeal, Rice's lawyers and the union argued the league had overstepped its authority in modifying former running back's two-game suspension, saying he was being 'sentenced' twice. Ray Rice told NBC that he has not himself been in touch with any teams and that he's leaving it up to his agent. He added that he is working on staying in shape. See below for video . Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The former Ravens player spoke out on the Today show on Tuesday - in his first interview since he was reinstated by the NFL last week .\nHe said that a counselor had 'ripped him apart' and put him back together .\nBut he said he lives in fear of the day his daughter will google his name and find out what happened .\nHe said that if he never plays football again, he will 'sacrifice more and give Janay a better future'\nHe was dropped by the Ravens after footage emerged in September showing him knocking out his wife Janay in an elevator in Atlantic City ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Al-Shabaab rebels have murdered at least 36 Kenyan quarry workers near the country's northern border with Somalia, police have confirmed. The gunmen crossed over the border and divided the Muslim and non-Muslim workers into two groups before opening fire. Kenyan police chief David Kimaiyo confirmed the massacre took place early on Tuesday in Mandera County. Scroll down for video . Kenyan soldiers gather around the bodies of victims at the quarry near Mandera . Kenya police say that at least 36 quarry workers were killed in the attack . Al-Shabaab lined up the non-Muslim workers, pictured, and shot them dead during this morning's massacre . The gunmen crossed over the border and divided the Muslim and non-Muslim workers into two groups before opening fire . Al-Shabaab have been raiding Mandera County on the Somali-Kenyan border killing non-Muslims . He has now been removed from his post, along with the Kenyan interior minister. President Uhuru Kenyatta said in a televised address to the nation that he had replaced interior minister Joseph Ole Lenku, and accepted a 'retirement request' from Kimaiyo. Kenyatta named opposition politician and retired army general Joseph Nkaissery to be the new Interior Minister. Police sources said the workers were ambushed as they slept in the camp at the Korome quarry. The non-Muslim workers were singled-out and killed. Eyewitnesses claimed that 32 of the victims had been shot while the final four had been decapitated. Mandera county governor Ali Roba said: 'It is sad that we have another 36 people who were attacked and killed late last night in the same manner it happened on a bus recently. It happened at a quarry about 10 miles from Mandera town.' Some 28 people were killed in the area last month when al . Shabaab militants hijacked a Nairobi-bound bus, causing . widespread anger. Kenya has suffered a string of gun and grenade . attacks since it sent troops into Somalia to fight al Shabaab in . late 2011. Eyewitnesses claimed that 32 of the victims had been shot while the final four had been decapitated . Members of the military gather near the bodies of some of the victims . Quarry workers who were absent at the time of the attack sit at their camp after coming back to work in the morning and finding their colleagues murdered . Security officers talk as they stand next to a mosquito net used by a worker who slept at the quarry that was attacked . A local peace activist (right) talks with a police officer (centre) and a Kenya Red Cross worker (left) at the quarry . Kenyan mortuary attendants carry in the bodies of the massacre victims . Grief-stricken: Waithera Nderitu, who lost her brother at the quarry . Rescue workers walk near a Nairobi-bound bus that was ambushed outside Mandera town, near Kenya's border with Somalia and Ethiopia, November 22, 2014. Somalia's al Shabaab insurgents said they staged the bus attack in northeast Kenya on Saturday that killed 28 people, all non-Muslims led out to be shot while passengers identified as Muslims were spared.Three in the group trooped out to be killed saved their lives by reciting Koran verses for the Islamist militants, a local security official said. REUTERS/Stringer (KENYA - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW RELIGION) The 28 non-Muslims were lined up by alShabaab and shot dead before the terrorists returned to Somalia ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Al-Shabaab suspected of carrying out today's latest massacre in Kenya .\nTerrorists shot dead 32 men before decapitating the final four victims .\nThe quarry is only a few miles from where al-Shabaab killed 28 last week .\nWARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The revelations undermine the Trussell Trust's claims last week about how many people are using food banks . Volunteers for a charity that blames welfare cuts for the soaring use of its food banks have admitted that fraudsters routinely ‘take advantage’ of the handouts. The Trussell Trust, the UK’s biggest provider of food banks – which highlighted a ‘shocking’ rise in demand for emergency food packages last week – last night pledged to investigate after volunteers were filmed admitting that people could take free food without checks, and that many visitors were asylum-seekers. One worker at a bank run by the trust said that people regularly ‘bounce around’ locations to receive more vouchers than they are entitled to. A Mail on Sunday investigation has also found inadequate checks on who claims the vouchers, after a reporter obtained three days’ worth of food simply by telling staff at a Citizen’s Advice Bureau – without any proof – that he was unemployed. Undercover reporters posing as volunteers at food banks in London and Nottinghamshire also found: . According to the Trussell Trust’s statistics, more than 913,000 people received three days’ emergency food from its banks in 2013-14 compared with 347,000 in 2012-13. The charity, which runs more than 400 of Britain’s 1,000 food banks, acknowledged that a third of the food was given to repeat visitors, but insisted the rise was based on genuine need for emergency food. Individuals experiencing severe financial hardship are able to claim food vouchers but there are no clear criteria on who should be eligible. Once received, the vouchers can be exchanged for three days’ worth of food at an allotted centre. The Trussell Trust has a policy that an individual can claim no more than nine handouts in a year, but undercover reporters found this limit varied in different branches. One volunteer at Trussell Trust-run food bank in Waterloo, who had been helping the charity for more than a year, said that he regularly saw the same people claiming more food parcels than they were in entitled to. Lax system: Limits on how many food parcels people are allowed to claim vary across the UK . Volunteer filmed by MoS at Trussell Trust's London Waterloo food bank: 'People take advantage... they bounce around different locations to get the vouchers' Staff at Nottingham’s Citizens’ Advice Bureau handed out a food bank voucher to an undercover Mail on Sunday reporter entitling him to a generous three days’ worth of shopping –without even asking for any identification. Our reporter Ross Slater, pictured, arrived at the CAB office near the city’s railway station to enquire about food vouchers. After filling out a form giving his name, address, date of birth, phone number and the reason for the visit, the reporter was told to wait for an assessor to interview him. The woman, called Katherine, who was in her 60s, asked our reporter a series of questions about why the food bank vouchers were needed. He explained he had been unemployed for a few months and had been caught out by higher than expected winter fuel bills and was strapped for cash and food. He added that his wife had left her job and was not earning and that they had two children to care for. After asking for details of how much Jobseekers’ Allowance was received, the assessor’s questions turned to the dietary requirements of the reporter and his family. Katherine asked our man to wait while she found out which food bank would be able to help him and then returned with an official voucher signed by the centre’s manager Sarah Webber. From there the reporter was sent to the Trussell Trust-run food bank at St Philip’s Church in Bulwell, Nottingham, where he presented the voucher to one of several helpers. Within minutes he was given with four shopping bags bursting with essentials – about £40 worth of groceries. These included basics such as bread, sugar and pasta, as well as less essential items such chocolate pudding. After inviting the reporter to help himself to the soap, toothpaste and hot dog rolls they had spare, the volunteers wished him a Happy Easter and he staggered out of the church with his bags. He later returned the goods. Last night the Trussell Trust said any distributor found to be providing vouchers to people not in genuine need would receive extra training. WHAT OUR REPORTER WAS GIVEN . Our basket included: Warburton’s bread £1.45; apple juice £1; Fray Bentos steak & ale pie £2.49; Heinz tomato soup 89p; Loyd Grossman pasta sauce £1; Dolmio sauce £1.80; instant mashed potato 28p; creamed rice pudding 15p; long-life milk 56p; Irish stew £1.49; spaghetti rings 34p; sliced peaches in juice 35p; custard 17p; new potatoes in water 15p; plum tomatoes 34p; Silver Spoon sugar £1; tea bags £2; processed peas 21p; kidney beans 25p; tuna steaks £1.39; sardines 60p; spaghetti 16p; meatballs 45p; chocolate pudding 65p; strawberry jam 29p; bran flakes 88p; bread sauce 70p; risotto rice 99p; granola £3.75; baked beans 35p; sticky toffee pudding 65p. TOTAL: £38.35 . He said one woman who attended Friday’s session had visited at least nine times in just four months, receiving food each time. He added: ‘It’s got to the point where I recognised names because you see them so frequently.’ The volunteer also said he suspected that several people, possibly other family members, had been collecting vouchers under the woman’s name. The Trussell Trust, which was set up in 1997, oversees more than 400 of Britain’s estimated 1,000 food banks. It works with local churches to run many of them. The charity was set up by former Army serviceman Paddy Henderson and his wife. A female volunteer showed a reporter a list of people who had claimed more than three food parcels, but she said that they would be unlikely to be refused items if they visited again. In another case, a man was given a food parcel after turning up without a voucher – only a form the Jobcentre. He was handed the food despite a female volunteer earlier saying: ‘We’re not supposed to give it out.’ Nigel Baxter, lead organiser at Bestwood and Bulwell food bank in Deep Valley, Nottinghamshire, said: ‘Sometimes you get professional people on £60,000 salaries dropping in. ‘They have just been made redundant and feel embarrassed to be here. They still have the trappings of a good job, like Sky TV and iPhones, which are under contract, but they can’t afford to eat.’ Another volunteer revealed: ‘Some people just hoover up everything and even complain that the product is a cheap one and not the brand they want.’ Senior Tory MP Brian Binley welcomed this paper’s investigation, saying he had ‘always been very suspicious’ of the level of abuse in some food banks. He said: ‘There are also a lot of dishonest people who will cadge their way into situations. ‘Food banks are run by very kind people. They do not understand that there are some people who will take advantage.’ Last night Tory MP Nigel Mills, a member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, said: ‘If somebody is playing the system that’s clearly an abuse of what that charity is trying to do.’ Last night the Trussell Trust said it would investigate allegations of abuse, adding: ‘There is no evidence to suggest that awareness of the food banks is driving an increase in visitors, rather that food bank use is meeting a real and growing need.’ Additional reporting: Amanda Perthen and Tracy Kandohla ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mail on Sunday undercover film exposes abuse of charity .\nScroungers flout Trussell Trust's '9 visits' rule to stock up .\nRepeat visits undermine the Trust's claim of 913,000 users .\nAfter the investigation, the food was returned to the charity .\nStaff at one centre gave food parcels to a woman who had visited nine times in just four months, despite that particular centre’s own rules stipulating that individuals should claim no more than three parcels a year.\nVolunteers revealed that increased awareness of food banks is driving a rise in their use.\nStaff at a supermarket, where shoppers are encouraged to buy extra food and donate it to a local food bank, were alleged to be later turning up to claim the food themselves." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Charges? Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson has said that his department is pursuing an investigation into whether or not to charge Louis Head for inciting the Ferguson riots . Michael Brown's step father Louis Head could face charges for inciting the mob violence that left parts of Ferguson a smouldering wreck this time last week, claims the city's police chief. According to Thomas Jackson, the Ferguson Police department is 'pursuing' an investigation into whether Brown was in part responsible for starting last weeks fiery riot by screaming 'Burn this motherf**r down! Burn this bih down!' on discovering the grand jury's decision. Speaking on Monday night's Fox News, Jackson was asked by host Sean Hannity whether he believed charges should be pressed against Head for his role in the disturbances that evening, posing the question, 'Is that inciting a riot?' In reply, Jackson said, 'We are pursuing those comments. And there is a lot of discussion going on about that right now. But I really can't get into that right now.' An indignant Hannity questioned Jackson about whether political pressure may make it expedient for any investigation against Head to be quietly dropped. 'Is there an atmosphere where maybe there is a group in law enforcement, maybe in the prosecutors office arguing, 'Oh we should just let it die?'. But, wouldn't that just encourage people to act the same way and feel they can get away with it?' said Hannity. In response, Jackson appeared unequivocal, saying, 'No, we can't let all that happened in the community die. Scroll Down for Video . The victim's stepfather (center) screamed 'Burn this b** down' as he stood next to Brown's mother in the seconds after he learned of the grand jury's decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson . Lesley Michael Brown's mother Lesley McSpadden hugs Brown's stepfather who wore a 'I am Mike Brown shirt' 'Everyone who is responsible for taking away other people's property, their livelihoods, their jobs, their businesses, every single one of them needs to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.' It was last Monday, after spending months appealing for calm that Michael Brown's family exploded into rage when it was announced that the grand jury had decided not to charge Officer Darren Wilson. Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, stood sobbing and screaming on top of a car with her husband and friends outside Ferguson police department. She wore a button pinned to her chest that read 'Indict Now and a white hat with a photo of her son which called for 'Justice for Mike Brown.' 'They wrong!' she yelled, pointing toward the police station. 'You all know, you're all wrong!' Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, stood sobbing and screaming on top of a car with her husband and friends outside Ferguson police department after the grand jury decision . Although she wore sunglasses, her anger and devastation were clear as tears ran down her face. 'Everybody wants me to be calm. You know what them bullets did to my son!' 'They still don't care!' she screamed as she threw her arms in frustration. 'They never going to care!' She then buried her face in her the chest of the victim's stepfather, Louis Head, who wore a t-shirt reading: 'I am Mike Brown.' He turned around to the incensed crowd and screamed: 'Burn this b down'. He did this at least ten times and called for a microphone at one point to spread his message to more people. At that, some of the crowd did become agitated toward the police. Wearing a t-shirt with the words 'I Am Mike Brown' while was expressing his rage toward the crowd and cameras, Head also had a beanie on that had a photograph of Michael Brown. As the roaring crowd began to surge forward, the pair were both whisked away by supporters. Protestors in the parking lot of a burning auto parts store in Ferguson following the grand jury decision . Ferguson has been struggling to return to normal after Brown, an 18-year-old black man, was killed by Darren Wilson, a white Ferguson police officer . Head has a long rap sheet which includes two felony narcotics convictions and he pleaded guilty in 1997 to marijuana distribution and was put on probation for five years. In mid-2003, he pleaded guilty to a felony count of narcotics trafficking and he was sentenced to seven years in prison. He was released in 2008 after five years behind bars. The family released a statement immediately after the grand jury decision via their lawyers which read: 'We are profoundly disappointed that the killer of our child will not face the consequence of his actions. 'While we understand that many others share our pain, we ask that you channel your frustration in ways that will make a positive change. Rampage: Demonstrators brazenly loot a local store in Ferguson following the grand jury decision with armfuls of goods being carried off . Fearsome: A demonstrator flashes a peace sign before a burning police car during clashes between police and protesters over the decision in the shooting death of 18-year-old Brown . Disruption: Police confront protestors in Ferguson using armored vehicles and riot shields . 'We need to work together to fix the system that allowed this to happen. 'Join with us in our campaign to ensure that every police officer working the streets in this country wears a body camera. 'We respectfully ask that you please keep your protests peaceful. Answering violence with violence is not the appropriate reaction. 'Let's not just make noise, let's make a difference.' Ahead of the grand jury decision, Michael Brown's father released a statement Monday afternoon, which read: 'After the grand jury's decision, we are asking for 4 1/2 minutes of silence to remember why we lift our voices. Raid: Looters smashed their way into a local Ferguson business and helped themselves to products that it sold . 'We are not here to be violent. We are here in memory of our son. 'We are here for protection of all children. We are here to support justice and equality for all people. 'We lift our voices to ensure black and brown men, women, and children can live in this country without being devalued because of the color of our skin.' And over the weekened, Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder spoke to conservative radio host Laura Ingraham and said that Head should be arrested for inciting the riots. 'When you heard that sound-bite from the stepfather of Michael Brown,' said Ingraham, 'what was your reaction?' 'That he should be arrested and charged with inciting to riot,' Kinder replied." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Police Chief Thomas Jackson says Louis Head being investigated for role .\nLouis Head was caught on camera screaming obscenities last Monday .\nHead was videoed screaming: 'Burn this b** down'\nWas expressing frustration at decision not to indict Officer Wilson .\nFerguson quickly descended into fiery chaos after the announcement ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "She wore a bright smile on her face as she arrived at LAX airport on Monday, but Paris Hilton seems to be going through a trying time. The 33-year-old heiress - who was raised a Roman Catholic - and her father Rick Hilton have both been targeted on Instagram and Facebook by a man who has posted several abusive anti-Semitic messages to the pair. According to TMZ, police are now investigating after the Hiltons allegedly received such posts as: 'I know ur Jew family gives nothing,' and another stated: 'KILL JEWS FOR FUN (sic)' Scroll down for video . Trying time: Paris Hilton looks happy despite police reportedly investigating the anti-Semitic messages she has received online by a stalker . A post to Rick said: 'one month and she's dead, she's never coming home. (sic)', while another message read: 'I'll beat u and that bitch to unconscious.(sic)' The man is also alleged to have threatened to sexually assault the 33-year-old star. The Los Angeles Police Department has obtained a warrant to try to track down the man on the social media sites and believe they know who he is. This is not the first time Paris has been hit with death threats. In May 2007, the hotel heiress was sentenced to a 45-day jail term and before the stretch was due to start in June that year she was said to be inundated with threats from inmates. Investigate: The Los Angeles Police Department has obtained a warrant to try to track down the man on the social media sites and believe they know who he is, according to TMZ . Dad: Rick Hilton (right) has also been targeted by a guy on Instagram and Facebook who has posted several abusive messages to the pair . An insider said at the time: 'These maniacs have been writing, \"We're going to get you,\" and, \"I'm going to kill you.\" It's horrifying. 'One person wrote that she's going to steal Paris' shoes when she gets to jail--and if Paris argues, she'll be beaten to a pulp.' Paris said: 'I'm very scared right now.' She was spotted with her Chihuahua Peter Pan at LAX airport after arriving on a flight. Chin up! Paris didn't show any signs of being harrassed as she made her way out of the airport ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The hotel heiress and her father were targeted on Facebook and Instagram .\nParis, who was raised Roman Catholic, received several abusive messages .\nLAPD have warrant to track the man down and believe they know who he is ." } ]
[ { "from": "system", "value": "You are a summarization AI. Provide a succinct and relevant summary of the provided text." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A father who battled cancer and later suffered a heart attack claims his life was saved by years of bodybuilding. David Prescott had tumours in his liver and intestine as well as suffering a massive heart attack. But rather than letting his body get the better of him, he used bodybuilding to save his life - by building back his strength using weights to get back to full health. David Prescott says after becoming a bodybuilder when he was young, he felt he was 'invincible' After battling tumours in his liver and intestine - and then a heart attack - the 50-year-old said: 'For me, bodybuilding has given me the fight, discipline, determination and the character to come out of that four year spell of major health issues wanting to be fit and healthy again' Mr Prescott, 50, said: 'Bodybuilding always gets a pretty raw deal and a lot of negative things follow the sport around. 'For me, it has given me the fight, discipline, determination and the character to come out of that four year spell of major health issues wanting to be fit and healthy again. 'Never be surprised with how much your body can soak up, and with a strong frame of mind what it can physically and mentally overcome.' After becoming a bodybuilder when he was young, Mr Prescott, from Standish, Lancashire, began to feel he was invincible. But in 2010, his life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with liver cancer. 'The diagnosis initially floored me, it was like a steamroller crushing me,' he said. 'Yes I had various symptoms but I was just under 16 stone and felt quite literally invincible. 'My wife Trish and I sat in a side room, and the results were given. In the next 30 minutes I laughed, cried and felt like I had died.' Mr Prescott underwent a 10-hour operation which took away half of his liver. He left hospital with 57 staples holding his abdomen together and was 27lb lighter. Mr Prescott (pictured right, today) underwent a 10-hour operation which took away half of his liver. He left hospital with 57 staples holding his abdomen together and lost 27lb. He said: 'Never be surprised with how much your body can soak up, and with a strong frame of mind what it can physically and mentally overcome' Mr Prescott has inspired his 26-year-old son David Jnr (pictured) to follow in his footsteps.The young engineer competes as a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu . He said: 'Everything I had worked so hard to achieve had been taken off me. Mentally and emotionally I was battered. 'Virtually from the time I got home my recovery was being mapped out in my mind and it was the ultimate challenge. 'The first week, I could barely shuffle from my front gate to the nearest lamp post. The following week I persuaded Trish to take me to the gym. 'She didn't try to talk me out of it, she knew by hook or by crook I'd have got there anyway. 'The steps up to the gym were a challenge on their own. 'I picked up the weights and proceeded to curl them, my arms started to shake uncontrollably, I dropped the weight and struggled on. He said: 'Nobody knows my body better than me and that's the knowledge bodybuilding gave me. I just wanted my life back' 'This was the start of my recovery I now had something to build on. 'Day after day, week after week, I chipped away at it, getting fitter and stronger. I was in control again.' But just a year later Mr Prescott was left devastated once again after he suffered from a heart attack. He was told he would be on medication for life after having to have a stent fitted and he was advised to exercise less. He said: 'In some respects this affected me more mentally. To me, it sounded like my life as I knew it was finished. 'But after a few days I decided to return to the gym and see for myself and I started off very sensibly. 'However, after a few weeks I became fitter and stronger, I was confident in my ability and never felt afraid to push myself a little further. 'Nobody knows my body better than me and that's the knowledge bodybuilding gave me. I just wanted my life back.' He has also inspired his 26-year-old son David Jnr to follow in his footsteps. The young engineer competes as a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has won the British Open twice alongside many other major competitions. Mr Prescott added: 'People say if their story could inspire one person they would be happy. I couldn't think of anybody better to inspire than my own son. 'He has that steely drive and determination and a positive outlook on life which he gained having to live through those tough uncertain years not knowing if his dad was going to pull through or fully recover.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "David Prescott, 50, began bodybuilding when he was a young man .\nMade him feel 'invincible' - but was diagnosed with liver cancer 4 years ago .\nDoctors discovered he had tumours in his liver and intestines .\nLeft hospital with 57 staples holding abdomen together and 27lb lighter .\nCredits bodybuilding with giving him the 'fight' discipline, determination and the character' to recover and become fit and healthy again .\nHe has also inspired his 26-year-old son to follow in his footsteps ." } ]

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