The famous corn maze at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island is honoring teachers this year with a special design that spells out "Thank You Teachers." In addition, all school staff members in Oregon will receive free admission to the maze as a token of appreciation. Bella Organic Farm recognizes the immense impact teachers have on their students' lives, not just within the classroom, but in shaping them as individuals. The corn maze will be open daily from August 31 to October 31, with additional festivities starting on September 28. Watch the video for a glimpse of this heartwarming tribute to teachers.
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the world record by becoming the first person to hit 10 million subscribers on YouTube within a day of launching his channel, "UR Cristiano". In a viral video, Ronaldo surprises his kids with the golden button he received from YouTube as a token of appreciation for hitting a million subscribers in just a few hours. With over 25 million views, fans are applauding Ronaldo's achievement and praising his discipline and work ethics. The Portugal football player, with a massive following on social media, had earlier played for Real Madrid.
The women belonging to Self Help Groups (SGHs) in Maharashtra have decided to express their gratitude to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde through a unique gesture of sending one crore rakhis on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. These women are beneficiaries of various welfare and development schemes launched by the government, including the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Chief Minister has promised to make this scheme permanent and has already allocated funds for it, highlighting the government's commitment towards empowering women. The beneficiaries of these schemes have expressed their joy and appreciation for the opportunities provided to them, showcasing the success of these initiatives in uplifting the lives of women in the state.
The Madras High Court reprimanded AIADMK MP C.Ve. Shanmugam for using "unparliamentary" language against CM M.K. Stalin and other government officials. However, the case against him was quashed as the police had filed it under incorrect legal provisions. The judge stated that while Shanmugam's language was not appropriate for a member of parliament, it did not constitute the offences for which he was charged. The incident occurred during a token fast organized by the AIADMK party, where Shanmugam had made comments about the state government's inaction.
Amidst an ongoing surge in monsoon-related ailments, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a 'token system' for efficient queue management in the outpatient department (OPD) of its hospitals. This system is expected to reduce waiting times for patients, especially senior citizens, pregnant women, and children. In a meeting, the civic body also emphasized the importance of hospital staff treating patients and their families with politeness and care, and collecting feedback to improve service quality. Meanwhile, protests continue in Tripura against the violence towards minorities in post-student movement Bangladesh, with cultural activists wearing black ribbons to express their concerns and Hindu organizations urging India and Bangladesh to establish protocols for the safety of Hindus.
A major PEPE whale has sold off a significant amount of tokens, making a massive profit from their initial investment. This is just one of several high-value transactions within the meme coin market, as other whales also move their assets to Binance. Despite a recent price drop, experts predict a potential surge in PEPE's value as it forms a bullish pennant and gains traction within the meme ecosystem.
AAVE, the native token of the Aave protocol, has seen a 15.25% increase in value in the last 24 hours, making it one of the top five gainers among the top 100 cryptocurrencies. This surge in performance can be attributed to the proposal made by AAVE's founder, Marc Zeller, which aims to improve efficiency and value through a "seize and burn" approach instead of the traditional "seize and sell" ideology. This proposal also opens up opportunities for restaking and cross-chain liquidity, making Aave more attractive to investors. With a promising upgrade to V4 in the works, Aave is setting itself up for success in the digital asset market.
Matter Labs, the development firm behind ZKsync, has revealed the distribution criteria for the upcoming ZK token airdrop. The airdrop will distribute 17.5% of ZK's total token supply, making it the largest distribution of tokens among major layer-2 networks. The airdrop is valued at over $2.5 billion, nearly triple ZKsync's current total value locked. The airdrop will primarily benefit ZKsync users, with a small percentage going towards ecosystem contributors and the Matter Labs team. The news comes amidst controversy surrounding Matter Labs' recent decision to trademark the term "ZK," which has since been withdrawn.
The Avalanche ecosystem has been strengthened with a new partnership between Blockaid and Core, aimed at safeguarding the platform. With the recent upgrade of Durango, Avalanche is positioning itself as a major player in the race for blockchain interoperability. AVAX's price surge and adoption by Australia's bank as a tokenized asset settlement confirms its potential as a rising star in the crypto market. Additionally, the launch of Memecoin Rush and Saga gaming token airdrop on Solana and other networks shows the expanding reach and impact of the Avalanche Foundation.
Binance Coin (BNB) has set a new record, surpassing its all-time high and achieving a market capitalization of over $100 billion. This surge can be attributed to Binance's recent token burn and increased trading volume, signaling heightened investor interest and market engagement. Despite experiencing high volatility, BNB's recent performance can also be attributed to its use in Binance's Launchpad and Launchpool programs, as well as its popularity in options trading. Binance's Trading Volume Incentive Program has also contributed to BNB's rise by incentivizing more traders and ecosystem partners.