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10 Festive Holiday-Themed World Records
10 Festive Holiday-Themed , World Records.
10.
The record for the tallest stack of Hanukkah donuts was set in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2018, Members of the Jewish Life Center stacked
more than 3,100 donuts.
9.
The record for the most snowmen created in an hour was set in Akabira, Hokkaido, Japan, in 2015, 1,400 people created 2,036 snowmen to set the record.
8.
The record for the most expensive dreidel was
set in Manalapan, Florida, in 2015.
, Created by Pedro Maldonado, the dreidel is worth $14,000.
7.
The record for the most expensive Christmas tree was set in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in 2010, The tree and its decorations were worth
more than $11 million.
6.
The record for the largest gingerbread man
was set in Oslo, Norway, in 2009.
, Made of less than 10 ingredients, the gingerbread cookie weighed almost three-quarters of a ton.
5.
The record for the most menorahs lit at the same time was set in Montgomery, New Jersey, in 2012.
, 834 people lit their menorahs simultaneously.
4.
The record for the longest Santa wish list
was set in Lapland, Finland, in 2012.
, Containing almost 76,000 wishes, the list was 13,000 feet long.
3.
The record for the most couples kissing underneath the mistletoe was set in Kissimmee, Florida, in 2017.
, 448 couples set the world record.
2.
The record for the most dreidels spinning at the same time was set in Philadelphia in 2011, The United Synagogue Youth group spun
734 dreidels simultaneously.
1.
The record for the tallest faux Christmas tree was set in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2016.
He is hours late to arrive and address the 37,000 seat stadium heaving with his supporters but when former president Jacob Zuma starts to sing, the spell is.. Sky News
In a high-stakes legal battle at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Israel has once again contested accusations of genocide brought by South Africa. This urgent request from South Africa calls for immediate provisional measures, including a cease-fire in Gaza. This marks the third hearing on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with intense scrutiny on Israel's military operations in Rafah. Join us as we delve into the latest developments and statements from both sides.
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Dozens of pro-Israel protesters gathered outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday as Israel defended itself against South Africa's demand to halt its military actions in Gaza.
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Israel has told the United Nations' top court that South Africa's case against its military operation in Gaza "makes a mockery of the heinous charge of.. Sky News
Kendall Jenner's got the internet abuzz with reconciliation rumors ... 'cause she hit up her ex Bad Bunny's show right on the heels of their Met Gala reunion... TMZ.com
This Day in History: , Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies.
May 17, 2012.
The 63-year-old singer and
songwriter died in Naples, FL,
from non-smoking related lung cancer.
The disco diva rose to fame
in the 1970s, with hits like
"Hot Stuff" and "Last Dance.".
As disco's popularity waned, Summer
wrote songs for several different genres.
Her song, "Starting Over Again," for Dolly Parton
was a number-one country single in 1980.
Her 1983 hit, "She Works Hard
for the Money," became a
pop-rock feminist anthem.
Summer was a five-time
Grammy winner, who's been
sampled by artists from
Beyonce to the Pet Shop Boys.
The mother of three was
buried in Nashville, her
home since the 1990s
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Tammy Sytch's recent move to a state prison in Florida ain't exactly off to the best start ... the WWE Hall of Famer tells TMZ Sports she's suffering from a.. TMZ.com
Donald Trump's famous private jet reportedly got into a minor collision with a parked plane at a Florida airport over the weekend -- and the Federal Aviation.. TMZ.com
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been gathering in central Malmö ahead of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. They have been protesting against Israel’s participation in this year’s contest in the southern Swedish city. Security is tight ahead of the final on Saturday, with armoured police reinforcements from Denmark and Norway drafted in to help. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024.
The World Happiness Report
was released on March 20.
It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023.
Six key variables were considered:
"GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and
perceptions of corruption," CNN reports. .
The 10 happiest countries in the world are:.
Australia.
Switzerland.
Luxembourg.
Norway.
Netherlands.
Israel.
Sweden.
Iceland.
Denmark.
Finland.
The United States dropped to No. 23.
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. .
The lowest-ranked countries for
happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone,
Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan.
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India's U.N. vote supports Palestine's full membership, drawing fire from Israel. UAE introduces the resolution at UNGA, with 143 votes in favor. Palestine gains the right to speak and participate in U.N. meetings. Israel's ambassador tears up the U.N. Charter in protest, likening the move to admitting "modern-day Nazis." India's move may strain its historically strong ties with Israel.
#India #IndiaIsrael #IndiaUN #PalestineUN #PalestineIndia #HamasIsrael #Palestine #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #UNnews #Worldnews #Warnews #Oneinda #Oneindianews
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In a stark reminder of the climate crisis, heavy rain hits the desert nation of the UAE, prompting the closure of schools and offices. Trucks are deployed to tackle flooding in several areas, highlighting the struggle with large-scale rainfall. Join us as we explore the impact of extreme weather events and the urgent need for climate resilience in the region.
#DubaiRain #UAE #UAERains #UAEFlood #UAESchools #DubaiFlood #DubaiFlights #UnitedArabEmirates #Oneindia
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Abu Dhabi and Dubai experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms earlier than expected, prompting an amber alert across the UAE. Moderate to heavy rainfall hit various areas, accompanied by lightning and thunder. Dubai Police issued safety warnings, urging caution and avoiding certain areas. Dubai Airports and PCFC announced measures in response to the inclement weather. The UAE braces for further rainfall, with May 2-3 identified as the peak period.
#DubaiFloods #Dubai #DubaiWeather #DubaiWeatheralert #UAE #DubaiClimate #AbuDhabi #WeatherAlert #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The United Arab Emirates unveils a $544 million fund for repairs following record-breaking rains and widespread flooding. Learn more about the government's response to the aftermath of the historic rainfall and its commitment to supporting affected Emirati families.
#Dubai #DubaiFloods #DubaiRains #DubaiFlood #DubaiNews #UAEFloods #UAERains #UAENews #OmanRains #Oneindia
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NASA has unveiled striking images capturing the extensive flooding in the UAE following the recent torrential rainfall. Describing it as a "slow-moving storm," NASA highlighted the unprecedented deluge that inundated the Gulf states, surpassing a year's worth of rainfall in some regions. According to the UAE's meteorological department, the country received a staggering 6.04 billion cubic metres of rain last week, nearly equivalent to its annual precipitation of 6.7 billion cubic metres. This remarkable event underscores the magnitude of the weather phenomenon that swept across the region.
#DubaiFloods #UAEFloods #NASAImages #FloodedUAE #RainInUAE #UAEWeather #FloodMonitoring #NASAData #UAEEnvironment #ClimateChange
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted normalcy in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as flight operations were hampered and bus services suspended in Dubai following the downpour. Reports indicated five inbound flights to Dubai were diverted, with numerous cancellations affecting arrivals and departures.
#DubaiFloods #Dubai #DubaiWeather #DubaiWeatheralert #UAE #DubaiClimate #AbuDhabi #WeatherAlert #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Walmart Lays Off Hundreds of Workers , While Requiring Others to Relocate.
On May 14, the retail giant announced layoffs impacting several hundred employees at campus offices, NPR reports.
It was also revealed that most remote workers and
employees in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto will be required
to move to "Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey;
and the San Francisco Bay Area," NPR reports.
Chief People Officer Donna Morris
let workers know in a memo.
It has been a little over four years since
we faced the global pandemic that
reshaped our lives in many ways,
including our ways of working. , Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo.
With the goal of bringing more of us
together more often, we are asking the
majority of associates working remotely,
and the majority of associates within our
offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and our
Toronto Global Tech office, to relocate. , Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo.
Morris went on to address the
"reduction of several hundred campus roles." .
While the overall numbers are small
in percentage, we are focused on
supporting each of our associates
affected by these changes, Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo.
A reason for the layoffs was not provided other than the fact that "some parts of our business have made changes," Morris said.
We have had discussions with
associates who were directly
impacted by these decisions. , Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo.
We will work closely with them in
the coming days and months to
navigate the best path forward, Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo
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‘New York Times’ Poll , Indicates Trouble for Biden.
Donald Trump was found to be "leading in
five out of six swing states," 'The Hill' reports. .
Wisconsin is the only swing
state where Biden is leading.
In 2020, Biden won all six swing states.
The May 13 poll also indicated that support for Biden is dwindling among young voters,
as well as Black and Hispanic voters.
What’s so impressive about this is
polls have historically underestimated
Trump’s support, not overestimated
Trump’s support, Ford O’Connell, a Republican strategist, via 'The Hill'.
And then if you couple this poll
with nearly 100,000 people
showing up in Arctic blue New
Jersey, this is a disaster for Biden, Ford O’Connell, a Republican strategist, via 'The Hill'.
And then if you couple this poll
with nearly 100,000 people
showing up in Arctic blue New
Jersey, this is a disaster for Biden, Ford O’Connell, a Republican strategist, via 'The Hill'.
Biden supporters, however, say that polling conducted this far away from election day should be taken with a grain of salt.
The only consistency in recent
public polls is inconsistency. , Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'.
These results need to be weighed against
the 30-plus polls that show Biden up and
gaining — which is exactly why drawing
broad conclusions about the race based
on results from one poll is a mistake. , Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'.
The reality is that many voters are not paying
close attention to the election and have not
started making up their minds — a dynamic
also reflected in today’s poll. , Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'.
These voters will decide this election,
and only the Biden campaign is doing
the work to win them over, Geoff Garin, Biden campaign pollster, via 'The Hill'
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Early in the morning on Wednesday, April 10, the night sky over New Jersey was unexpectedly illuminated by a massive fireball streaking across it. This remarkable event marks the third extraordinary natural phenomenon observed in the United States this week, following a rare earthquake and a total solar eclipse. Reports suggest that the sudden blaze of light may have been caused by a meteor hurtling towards the earth, possibly landing somewhere within New Jersey's Garden State or its surrounding areas.
#NewJerseyFireball #BizarrePhenomena #NightSkySpectacle #MeteorMadness #AstrologyWonders #EpicFireball #CelestialDisplay #WeekOfWonder #MeteorMystery #SkyLitUp
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4.8-Magnitude Earthquake , Hits US East Coast.
NBC reports that the East Coast of the United States
was struck by an earthquake on April 5
which was felt from Maryland to Maine.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey,
the earthquake struck just before 10:30 a.m. local
time and was measured at a 4.8-magnitude. .
There were no initial reports
of any major damage.
According to New York Governor
Kathy Hochul, the quake could
be felt across the state. .
My team is assessing impacts
and any damage that may have
occurred, and we will update
the public throughout the day, Kathy Hochul, New York Governor, via NBC.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
said that the state's emergency
operations center had been activated.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
said that the state's emergency
operations center had been activated.
As a result of the quake, the Port
Authority Transit Corp. suspended service
between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. .
Crews will inspect the integrity
of the line out of an abundance
of caution. Once inspection is
complete, service will resume.
No timeframe. Updates to follow, Port Authority Transit Corp. statement, via X.
Meanwhile, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation
Authority said service would not be impacted by the quake,
and teams would be inspecting train lines for damage.
NBC reports that earthquakes are a rare occurrence in
the Northeast, however in February of 2023, Buffalo,
New York, was struck by a 3.8-magnitude quake
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Snacks Nutritionists
Eat Every Day.
'Eat This, Not That!' asked 15 dietitian-nutritionists what they snack on every day. Here are some of their choices.
Granny Smith Apple.
Granny Smith Apples, specifically cut into thin slices, makes it more satisfying to snack on. They're sweet yet tart and crisp making them the perfect snack!, Julie Lichtman, RDN, LD, a Philadelphia-based registered dietitian.
Lime Chips and Fresh Guacamole.
The combination of flavors is so satisfying and with the healthy fat and whole-grain carbohydrate, it makes for a satisfying snack that holds me over to the next meal!, Christa Brown, MS, RDN, registered dietitian and owner
of Christa Brown Dietitian LLC.
Eggs.
Hard-boiled with a little everything bagel seasoning or mashed with a little avocado, eggs are a daily part of my snacking life because they are so nutrient-dense!, Liz Shaw, MS, RD, LD, registered dietitian and author of
'Air Fryer For Dummies'.
Hummus and Vegetables.
Raw vegetables offer a satisfying crunch, and the protein in the hummus helps keep me full between meals, Brianna Baker, MS, RDN, LD, a Houston-based registered dietitian.
Kiwis.
... data suggests that eating two of these fruits before bed results in falling asleep 42% more quickly when compared with people who don't enjoy these tasty
treats at nighttime, Brittany Scanniello, RD, LD, a Colorado-based registered dietitian
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In the midst of political tensions, Sri Lanka's Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda, dismisses recent statements from Indian leaders regarding Katchatheevu island as having 'no ground.' Join us as we delve into the ongoing dispute and the implications of these remarks during election season in India.
#Katchatheevu #KatchatheevuIsland #KatchatheevuIslandDispute #KatchatheevuIslandIssue #SriLanka #DouglasDevananda #LokSabhaElections2024 #BJPvsDMK #BJP #DMK #Oneindia
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