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Arab Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Brazilian nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV
SAO PAULO, May 28, (AP): Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after dropping an impromptu beatbox and dance session during a Catholic television program. Sisters Marizele Cassiano and Marisa de Paula, members of the "Copiosa Redenção' congregation, were talking about a vocational retreat on Brazil's Pai Eterno - Eternal Father - TV channel when they brought up a song about being called to the religious life. The duo stood up and launched into a routine complete with singing, beatbox and dance moves. Then the presenter, Deacon Giovani Bastos, joined in, matching Sister de Paula's moves in a performance that's now been seen by millions on social media in Brazil and abroad. "That moment was very spontaneous, because with Sister Marisa, if you start a beat, she will dance. And I'm used to singing, to beatboxing, so for us it was very simple, spontaneous and at the same time very surprising to see that it went viral even outside Brazil,' Sister Marizele Cassiano, beatboxing nun, told The Associated Sisters are dedicated to young people who are struggling with drug addiction. They say music has been a powerful tool to help those in need. "Beatboxing, dancing, and the songs itself, are tools that God uses to reach the hearts of the people we work with. And it works! It's beautiful to see,' said Sister Marizele Cassiano. While Sister Marisa has no Instagram account, Sister Marizele has surpassed 100,000 followers since her beatboxing went viral.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Brazilian nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV
SAO PAULO — Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after dropping an impromptu beatbox and dance session during a Catholic television program. Sisters Marizele Cassiano and Marisa de Paula, members of the 'Copiosa Redenção' congregation, were talking about a vocational retreat on Brazil's Pai Eterno — Eternal Father — TV channel when they brought up a song about being called to the religious life. The duo stood up and launched into a routine complete with singing, beatbox and dance moves. Then the presenter, Deacon Giovani Bastos, joined in, matching Sister de Paula's moves in a performance that's now been seen by millions on social media in Brazil and abroad. 'That moment was very spontaneous, because with Sister Marisa, if you start a beat, she will dance. And I'm used to singing, to beatboxing, so for us it was very simple, spontaneous and at the same time very surprising to see that it went viral even outside Brazil,' Sister Marizele Cassiano, beatboxing nun, told The Associated Sisters are dedicated to young people who are struggling with drug addiction. They say music has been a powerful tool to help those in need. 'Beatboxing, dancing, and the songs itself, are tools that God uses to reach the hearts of the people we work with. And it works! It's beautiful to see,' said Sister Marizele Cassiano. While Sister Marisa has no Instagram account, Sister Marizele has surpassed 100,000 followers since her beatboxing went viral. The sisters also work as vocation promoters, organizing retreats for women interested in pursuing a religious career.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Trump prioritises expanding IVF access after fertility clinic bombing
A bomb blast took place at a fertility clinic in California, US, that has now drawn national attention to women's reproductive after a bombing, a White House official confirmed that the Trump administration is reviewing a series of recommendations to expand access to in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a common and costly fertility recommendations, prepared over the past 90 days by the White House Domestic Policy Council, were submitted to President Donald Trump this While details of the report have not yet been made public, White House spokesperson Kush Desai said in a statement that IVF access is a "key priority" for the administration."This is a key priority for President Trump, and the Domestic Policy Council has completed its recommendations," Desai told The Associated timing of the announcement has added weight to an already growing conversation about reproductive technology, especially in the wake of the explosion at the fertility centre in California's Palm law enforcement officers have labeled the attack an "act of terrorism," allegedly motivated by the suspect's anti-natalist beliefs, a philosocphical view that procreation is morally this incident has worried doctors who help people have babies through IVF, it has also made more people in the US pay attention to the rules around is especially important now because some US states have strict new laws that treat embryos (fertilised eggs) like living laws could make it harder for IVF clinics to freeze or dispose of unused embryos, which is a normal part of the IVF Brian Levine, a New York-based reproductive endocrinologist, said the White House's attention is unprecedented."For the first time in my career, IVF is a priority at the highest levels of the government. It signals to patients that finally our advocacy is being heard. Both sides of the aisle are recognizing the problem we have in this country with access to IVF care," he to the US health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 300,000 assisted reproductive technology cycles were performed in the US in 2021 IVF remains financially inaccessible for cycle can cost between $12,000 and $25,000, and multiple cycles are often necessary. Insurance coverage varies widely by state and plan, leaving many families to bear the burden.A PUSH FOR IVF ACCESSIn February 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled "Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization," directing government agencies to identify strategies to "protect and expand access to fertility treatment," with an emphasis on lowering out-of-pocket and insurance costs for order also calls for agencies to assess how IVF access can be improved for active-duty military members, veterans, and federal employees, a move supported by fertility specialists and advocacy said during his election campaign that he wants IVF treatment to be available to everyone, maybe even for comes after a major court decision in 2022, during Trump's presidency, that removed the national right to abortion in the US. After that, many states led by his party, the Republicans, made strict laws that could also affect of these laws say life begins as soon as an egg is fertilised, which makes it harder for fertility clinics to safely store or handle though Trump is trying to sound supportive of IVF, many Republican-led states are still pushing for laws that could make IVF more difficult, according to a report by the Associated some places, new rules give embryos the same legal rights as people, which means destroying unused embryos could be seen as a puts both doctors and patients in a difficult position. Reproductive rights groups are not convinced by Trump's recent everyone waits to hear the government's official plan for IVF, both doctors and patients are hoping the promises will lead to real help that's easy to access.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
US Navy loses another $67 mn F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet after it tumbles down to sea from USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier
In a recent incident, an F/A-18 fighter jet went overboard the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea, prompting its pilots to eject with minor injuries. This mishap follows a series of incidents for the Truman, including a previous jet falling into the sea and a collision. The incidents occurred amidst a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The US Navy has lost another F/A-18 Super Hornet , worth approximately $67 million, after a landing mishap aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea . The incident occurred Tuesday during a routine landing when the aircraft's arresting system—designed to catch incoming jets—failed, causing the fighter to plunge pilots ejected safely and were rescued by helicopter with only minor injuries. No one on the flight deck was hurt. A defense official, speaking anonymously, confirmed the details to The Associated mishap marks the latest in a series of accidents involving the Truman, which has been central to US airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels. In April, another F/A-18 fell into the Red Sea while being towed on the hangar deck. In December, an F/A-18 was mistakenly shot down by the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg during a high-alert response to Houthi drone and missile February, the Truman also collided with a merchant vessel near Port Said, aircraft carrier, based in Norfolk, Virginia, has had its deployment extended multiple times due to the ongoing conflict in the region. It was recently joined by the USS Carl Vinson operating in the Arabian spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed on social media that an investigation is underway and clarified that the downed jet wasshot down by Houthi forces.
India Today
25-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pentagon shock: Pete Hegseth used unsecured internet line to access Signal
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had access to an unsecured internet connection in his Pentagon office, bypassing standard protocols to use the encrypted Signal messaging app on a personal computer, two sources familiar with the setup told The Associated existence of the so-called 'dirty' internet line — a direct connection to the public internet without Pentagon security filters — raises fresh concerns about the potential exposure of sensitive defense information to hacking or foreign the Signal app itself is encrypted, the use of an unclassified and unfiltered line in the office of the nation's top defense official has triggered questions about adherence to cybersecurity policies at the Department of Defense. ALSO READ: White House to replace Pete Hegseth as chief after second chat leak claim: ReportHowever, The primary benefit of using such a line is that the user remains hidden, avoiding identification as one of the numerous IP addresses associated with the Defense Department. In effect, the user is masked, according to a senior US official with knowledge of military network security. But it also can expose users to hacking and surveillance. A 'dirty' line also may lack the recordkeeping compliance required by federal law, the official said, reports Associated Hegseth is facing scrutiny after it was revealed that he shared sensitive details about a military airstrike in two group chats, each with over a dozen participants. One chat included his wife and brother, while the other involved top national security officials under President Donald White House to replace Pete Hegseth as chief after second chat leak claim: ReportWhen questioned about Hegseth's use of Signal, first reported by The Washington Post, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that the defense secretary's communication methods are classified. He added, 'However, we can confirm that the Secretary has never used and does not currently use Signal on his government computer.'The Pentagon faces fresh turmoil as Pete Hegseth comes under fire for his handling of sensitive information. Amid bipartisan scrutiny, Hegseth has dismissed or reassigned several close advisers, further narrowing his inner circle following recent firings of senior military the controversy, Trump and his administration have rallied behind Hegseth, blaming disgruntled employees for leaks to the press. 'It's just fake news. They just bring up stories,' Trump said this week.'I have 100% confidence in the secretary,' Vice President JD Vance told reporters Wednesday. 'I know the president does, and really, the entire team does.'(With input from the Associated Press)Must Watch
