The "And In Other News" Thread After Hours

[Bandit]

Be careful if you sneeze...

Bolton Wanderers striker Victor Adeboyejo missed their EFL Trophy victory at Barrow on Tuesday having injured himself after a "hefty sneeze".

The 26-year-old suffered a back injury on Monday which was set off by the sneeze, manager Ian Evatt said.

Bolton won the fixture 3-2 to get their EFL Trophy campaign off to the perfect start despite Adeboyejo's absence.

"He had a pretty hefty sneeze – now Victor is a powerful boy and even his sneezes are powerful," Evatt told the Bolton News., external

"He felt a bit of a crack in between his ribs and we are hopeful it is just a cartilage or muscular issue, but until we had a good look at the scan we won't know."

Bolton, who have won once in League One this season, have a number of absences due to injury and the international break.

"I have to start having a long look at myself when players start getting injured sneezing," Evatt added.

"That is just the way things seem to be going at the moment, but we have to deal with it."

Source: Victor Adeboyejo: Bolton Wanderers striker out through injury due to 'hefty sneeze'

 

[Franco Pinion]

Hostmore, the UK operator of TGI Fridays, has entered administration as it struggles to sell its 87 UK-based restaurants.
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Despite this financial trouble, the chain continues operating normally while potential buyers are sought.⁠
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However, the company does not expect to recover significant value from the sale, which could lead to Hostmore's delisting from the London Stock Exchange.⁠
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The process is expected to be completed by the end of September, with around 4,500 jobs at risk.⁠
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Hostmore's troubles stem from rising costs and a failed plan to expand by acquiring the US-based TGI Fridays

 

[Dylan]

Visitors to Shanwei Zoo in China were outraged after discovering that the "pandas" they were admiring were actually dogs painted to resemble the bears.

The deception became clear when one of the animals started panting and barking. Video footage captured a chow chow, dyed to look like a panda, lying inside a fenced area.

Initially, the zoo claimed the animals were a breed of "panda dogs," but later admitted to dyeing two chow chows.

Angry visitors demanded refunds after realizing the scam. This incident mirrors a similar case at Taizhou Zoo earlier this year, where chow chows were also disguised as pandas.

 

[Boot Cleaner]

The convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez, imprisoned over 30 years ago for the murder of their parents, are set to be re-examined.

The brothers shot their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, at their Beverly Hills home, with prosecutors alleging it was a plot to inherit their father's wealth.

On Thursday, the LA County district attorney stated there was "a moral and an ethical obligation" to review new evidence submitted by the brothers last year, which claimed they acted in self-defense after being sexually abused by their father. Interest in the case has resurfaced following the release of a Netflix series about the murders.

 

[Boot Cleaner]

Visitors to Shanwei Zoo in China were outraged after discovering that the "pandas" they were admiring were actually dogs painted to resemble the bears.

The deception became clear when one of the animals started panting and barking. Video footage captured a chow chow, dyed to look like a panda, lying inside a fenced area.

Initially, the zoo claimed the animals were a breed of "panda dogs," but later admitted to dyeing two chow chows.

Angry visitors demanded refunds after realizing the scam. This incident mirrors a similar case at Taizhou Zoo earlier this year, where chow chows were also disguised as pandas.

WTAF?

The Chinese are mad

 

[Bob the Ninja]

Australia plans to introduce world-first legislation to ban children under 16 from social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced.

Set to be presented in parliament next week, the proposed law aims to reduce the "harm" social media is causing children.

"This one is for the mums and dads… I want Australian families to know that the government has your back," Albanese said.

The ban won't affect those already on social media, and no exemptions will be made for parental consent. Enforcement will fall to the eSafety Commissioner, and social media platforms will be responsible for preventing access by underage users.

The law would go into effect 12 months after passing, followed by a review. Some experts argue that such bans are ineffective, citing the challenges of enforcement and the need for children to learn how to navigate digital spaces responsibly.

 

[Black Sheep]

Four individuals in Los Angeles have been arrested for allegedly staging fake insurance claims, claiming a bear damaged luxury cars ⁠
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Submitted video evidence showed a supposed bear entering a Rolls Royce and moving through the vehicle.⁠
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Investigators grew suspicious and, upon searching the suspects' home, discovered a bear costume.⁠
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Authorities identified three incidents where fraudulent claims were made, netting the suspects £112,259 ($141,839) in payouts.⁠
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The group now faces charges of insurance fraud and conspiracy.⁠

 

[Snoops]

President-elect Donald J. Trump has filed a Supreme Court brief requesting a delay in enforcing a law that mandates TikTok's sale or shutdown by January 19, one day before his inauguration.

Trump argued for the opportunity to negotiate a resolution addressing national security concerns without banning the platform, emphasizing his expertise in deal-making and his role as a prominent social media user with 14.7 million TikTok followers.

TikTok also submitted a brief, asserting that the law violates the First Amendment by stifling the speech of its 170 million U.S. users based on speculative national security threats.

The Biden administration defended the law, citing bipartisan support and concerns over foreign adversaries exploiting users' data and spreading disinformation. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the case next month.

 

[Dagmar]

Dogs love having their ears rubbed because it triggers relaxation and happiness.

Their ears are filled with nerve endings, and massaging them stimulates glands, releasing endorphins.

These chemicals create a calming effect, similar to what humans experience during a massage.

Ear rubbing also taps into reflexology points, making it a soothing practice for dogs, especially in stressful situations like vet visits.

 

[Steve]

Dogs love having their ears rubbed because it triggers relaxation and happiness.

Their ears are filled with nerve endings, and massaging them stimulates glands, releasing endorphins.

These chemicals create a calming effect, similar to what humans experience during a massage.

Ear rubbing also taps into reflexology points, making it a soothing practice for dogs, especially in stressful situations like vet visits.

That explains why most dogs like getting their lugs tickled