In the heat of Scottsdale, Arizona, time and death are "on pause" for nearly 200 humans cryopreserved in tanks filled with liquid nitrogen. The Alcor Life Extension Foundation, a non-profit, offers cryonic preservation services, freezing deceased individuals at extremely low temperatures in hopes of reviving them in the future. Despite claims of being the world leader in cryonics, the process, which costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, is met with skepticism and ethical concerns. The company's goal is for technology to one day catch up and bring back the "patients" as they were before their death - a controversial concept that has both fascinated and frightened the public.
The results of the bypolls for the Manglaur and Badrinath assembly constituencies in Uttarakhand are being counted today. Both seats witnessed high voter turnout, with Manglaur seeing some violence as well. The Manglaur bypoll was held following the death of the BSP MLA, while the Badrinath seat was left vacant after the Congress MLA resigned. Stay tuned for live updates on the latest results.
The Vikravandi Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is holding a bypoll on July 13, 2024 to elect its next MLA. The seat was left vacant after the death of N Pugazhenthi. There are 29 candidates vying for the seat and the results of the bypoll are being counted and announced on the News18 Election Results Hub. Follow the live updates on the progress of the counting to find out who emerges as the winner and the new member of the Vikravandi Legislative Assembly.
Spain and Italy, two powerhouse European football teams, will clash in the Euro 2024 group stage tonight. After both teams won their opening games in the 'group of death', this match will determine the top spot. While Spain showed a dominant performance against Croatia, Italy struggled in their match against Albania. With only one point needed to secure a spot in the knockout stages, expect an intense and thrilling match between these two teams. Follow live updates on our dedicated match blog.
Jente Posthuma's novel, "What I'd Rather Not Think About," delves into the complicated relationship between twins, One and Two, as the latter mourns the sudden suicide of her brother. In her search for answers, Two reflects on their childhood and the 45-minute gap between their births, seeking solace in the tragedies of the world. With a nonchalant, wry humor, Posthuma explores the intense bond and need for validation that exists between twins, offering a fresh perspective on the grieving process.
The Taliban defense ministry has confirmed that a military helicopter crashed in Ghor province in western Afghanistan, resulting in the death of at least one individual. The MI-17 helicopter was reportedly on a rescue mission when it encountered a technical problem, causing it to crash. After hitting a wall, the helicopter plunged into a river near Feroz Koh, injuring twelve passengers. Images of the crash site posted on social media show a crowd of people attempting to assist the survivors. Stay tuned for continuous coverage of this breaking news and other live events.
The Easter season is a time for families to come together and spread love, hope, and joy. Whether you celebrate the religious significance or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere, make it even more special by sharing heartfelt wishes, messages, images, quotes, and status updates with your loved ones. Get all the details on the history, significance, and date of Easter 2024, and stay updated on other top news like Congress' poll manifesto release, the tragic death of After We Fell star Chance Perdomo, and the live streaming details of the Bangladesh women vs Australia women T20I series.