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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is the Japanese pop star Elon Musk reportedly fathered a child with? Mystery deepens
Elon Musk and his alleged 14 kids continue to pique public interest and controversy. This time, yet again, his personal life is making headlines, with allegations that he fathered a child with a Japanese pop star . The revelation is part of a larger report that emphasizes Musk's desire to create a "legion" of offspring and his increasingly unconventional approach to fatherhood. Who is the unnamed Japanese pop star? Elon Musk allegedly told a former Trump adviser that he fathered a child with an unnamed Japanese pop star, as per The NY Times. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now ALSO READ: $1 billion Rhode deal: Did Hailey Bieber rescue bankrupt husband Justin? Insider spills the truth Ashley St. Clair allegedly informed Musk, who has never been modest about his desire to have more children, that he was the father of a child with an unidentified Japanese pop star and that he would donate his sperm to anyone in order to conceive, as quoted in a report by People. Live Events St. Clair claimed that "he made it seem like it was just his altruism and he generally believed these people should just have children,' as per a report by People. How many children does Elon Musk actually have now? With four different women, he already has fourteen children. When his ex-wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson, gave birth to their son Nevada Alexander in 2002, Musk became a father for the first time. Unfortunately, the boy passed away at the age of ten weeks. Five more children were born to the couple- triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian, as well as twins Vivian and Griffin. Elon Musk and singer Grimes revealed they had a first child together, X Æ A-12, in 2020, two years after the two were first connected. Techno Mechanicus, a boy, and Exa Dark Siderael, a girl, are the couple's other two children. In November 2021, he also secretly fathered twins, Strider and Azure, with Shivon Zilis, an executive at one of his companies, Neuralink, a few weeks before the birth of their second child, according to court documents obtained by Insider. Arcadia, the couple's daughter, was born in February 2024. St. Clair announced the arrival of a child with Musk in February 2025; the child's name was later disclosed as Romulus. Zilis then revealed that she and Musk had secretly welcomed baby No. 4, son Seldon Lycurgus. Why is Elon Musk focused on having so many kids? Before the world ends, the tech billionaire reportedly expressed in private that he wants to have a "legion-level" of children. Musk sees his children as a "legion," a term that describes a Roman army unit made up of thousands of soldiers, according to a Wall Street Journal article published in April. The newspaper claimed that Musk has attempted to locate more women to bear his children by using X. FAQs Did Elon Musk actually have a child with a Japanese pop star? Reportedly, yes. Musk allegedly told Ashley St. Clair that he fathered a child with a Japanese pop star, but her identity has not been disclosed. How many children does Elon Musk have now? Musk has 14 children with four different women, the most recent being Romulus, who was born in early 2025.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Innovation or dangerous: Xenon gas use to scale Mount Everest faster stirs debate
A new high-altitude climbing strategy is making headlines and stirring serious controversy in the mountaineering world. Last week, four British climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest less than five days after leaving London. The group's organizer, mountain guide Lukas Furtenbach, told The Associated Press that they had inhaled xenon gas during a pre-expedition treatment in Germany. The gas, along with training in hypoxic tents and use of supplemental oxygen, allowed them to bypass the usual multi-week acclimatization process required for most climbers attempting the 29,000-foot peak. "This showed that it can work," Furtenbach told The NY Times, adding that his company plans to offer two-week Everest expeditions beginning next year. "This can be the future of commercially guided mountaineering." But others say it could put lives at risk and damage the mountain's future. Chris Dare, a Canadian climber who summited Everest in 2019, told CBC News that this kind of shortcut could worsen already dangerous overcrowding conditions. "Making the mountain easier to summit will likely attract more climbers," he said, "exacerbating the already serious overcrowding problem." That year, 11 people died during the spring climbing season. Dare also raised concerns about safety and scientific uncertainty around xenon, saying "it just seems very, very risky at this onset, right at the beginning." He warned that climbers using gas-assisted techniques might overestimate their preparedness and suffer from altitude sickness or worse. "You're not training the traditional way of being on the mountain for a month and a half, two months to acclimatize in the natural environment," he explained. Xenon is a rare, odorless gas with medical applications, including use as an anesthetic and to diagnose lung conditions. Some researchers believe it can boost red blood cell production and oxygen-carrying capacity, mimicking high-altitude acclimatization. But experts remain skeptical of its use for mountaineering. "There's no science to say that this works at high altitudes for climbers, and there's no science to say that it doesn't," Dr. Peter Hackett, a high-altitude researcher at the University of Colorado, told CBC News. "It's worth studying, but not because it could help people bag a summit faster." Hackett emphasized that Furtenbach's team also used hypoxic tents and supplemental oxygen, both well-known acclimatization aids, making it misleading to credit xenon alone for the team's rapid ascent. Dr. Rob Casserley, a British climber and physician who has summited Everest eight times, said he worries about the psychological risks of skipping the usual adaptation period. "You start putting in people who've just come cold turkey out of their normal environment," he told CBC News. "It will put them at great psychological risk of having some kind of meltdown." The Nepalese government is now investigating the climb, Himal Gautam, director of Nepal's tourism department, told The New York Times. "Using xenon is against climbing ethics."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2025 Best for Baby Awards
Whether you are a new parent or a seasoned one, one thing is certain: raising tiny humans is hard. From navigating infant sleep schedules to trying to fit in self care, it's quite the balancing act. But shopping for baby gear doesn't have to be stressful. Sure, there are thousands of baby products on the market, but we're here to help you find the best bassinet, car seat, diaper bag, and more. Every year, Parents enlists the help of industry experts, real world testers, and our parenting pro editors to bring you our annual Best for Baby Awards. We review the latest and greatest baby gear, testing everything from bottles and bassinets to sleep sacks and swaddles. We also test products designed to help caretakers, both during pregnancy and beyond. And we do so to help parents focus on what matters most: time with their littles. To ensure Parents Best for Baby Award winners represent a large breadth of parenting experiences, we brought together an impressive panel of parenting pros to nominate, review, and—in some cases—approve of the must-have baby products of the year. Vetted by Editors. We receive hundreds of product submissions each year and all are thoughtfully considered by our team. Our editors review each product based on safety qualifications, longevity, innovation, cost, and more. We then narrow down the field to make sure our testers are only testing top-tier, age appropriate products. Tested by Parents and Judges. It's important for our products to be tested in 'the real world.' For this reason, we enlist the help of parents with children 18 months and younger. We also ask expectant parents to participate in the testing phase. And our expert judges play a crucial role, examining everything from breast pumps to car seats. Rated On the Factors That Matter Most. Our products are rated on various criteria, from safety and durability to effectiveness and ease of use. We encourage our testers to elaborate on their experience. And thoughtful and thorough feedback is a cornerstone of our testing. Have the 'Value Factor.' From buying a stroller and crib to diapers and a car seat, getting all the gear you need for baby can quickly add up. And while you certainly don't want to cut corners—especially where safety is concerned—getting the most bang for your buck is important. When reviewing products, we ask testers if they felt the product was a good value. Are Age Appropriate. Whether your little one is three or 13 months, all of the products on our list are safe and age appropriate. Our team also works very hard to match testers with products that are well-suited for their stage of development. Jamie Grayson is a dual-certified CPST in the US and Canada and baby gear expert with 20 years of experience in the juvenile industry. Jamie has headlined hundreds of parenting events across North America and reaches millions monthly through his social media content. As seen on The Today Show, Martha Stewart, Fast Company, The NY Times, BBC Global, Consumer Reports, and Forbes, Jamie sits on the board of the ABC Kids Expo. Find him on the road with Babies & Bumps and follow him at TheJamieGrayson on Instagram and at TheBabyGearGuy on TikTok. Jenna Ushkowitz is known for her role as Tina Cohen-Chang on the award-winning Fox television series, Glee. Jenna is a SAG award winner and a two-time Tony award winning producer. Her Broadway credits includeThe King & I, Spring Awakening, and Waitress. Film credits include HELLO, AGAIN; Yellow Fever; Educated; Babyface; One Night in San Diego; and most recently, Rosé All Day. Her voice was featured in the 2022 HBO MAX and Cartoonito animated musical special, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, and she currently voices Queen Ryung in Drew Barrymore's Netflix animated series, Princess Power. Jenna co-hosts the official Glee Rewatch podcast and And That's What You Really Missed on iHeartRadio, with co-star and best friend Kevin McHale. Natalie Diaz is the pied piper of twin families around the globe. She is the founder of Twiniversity and Tiny New Yorkers. She is a globally recognized parenting expert, public speaker, certified lactation counselor, child passenger safety technician, and award-winning podcaster. She's also the bestselling author of What To Do When You're Having Two and The Newborn Twins Sleep Guide. And Nat started out in the baby world after her frustrations with her twin pregnancy and delivery. As the saying goes "Be the change you wish to see in the world" and that's 100% what she did. She now reaches over 1.5 million families weekly through her website and social channels making sure that parents feel recognized, comforted, and properly educated. You can find Nat at Twiniversity on all social platforms. She's ready to help when you just let her know what you need. Michelle Pratt with Safe in the Seat is quickly becoming every overwhelmed and anxious parent's go-to resource for car seat safety. As a mom and nationally certified child passenger safety technician, her judgement-free approach is helping turn car seat confusion into straight-up confidence. Through Safe in the Seat's free car seat finder tool, online courses, helpful videos, personalized consults, and daily doses of safety tips and tricks, Michelle is empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat. Kimberly Zapata is the editor of special projects at Parents. Her parenting, health, and wellness work has been published on numerous websites, including Health, Healthline, Parade, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Oprah, The Mighty, Mic, and Vice, to name a few. She is also the founder and creator of Greater Than: Illness, an organization dedicated to empowering teens and young adults struggling with mental illness. She is also a mother of two. Grace Bastidas is the editor-in-chief of Parents. She is also a writer, on-air personality, and parenting expert. Grace regularly shares her parenting expertise in the media as a guest on CBS Mornings, Good Morning America, Kelly & Mark, TODAY, and other popular outlets. She is a skilled public speaker and has presented at events such as Colorcomm, the Start to Flourish Summit from Mother Honestly, Big City Moms, and We All Grow. She moderated a webinar with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and guest-hosted a podcast for NPR's Life Kit. In addition, Grace has written for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and New York, and has always been passionate about giving voice to underrepresented communities. Grace also serves as an ambassador for the Good+ Foundation, a nonprofit working to break the cycle of family poverty. Kaity Velez is the editorial director of special projects at Parents. A Brooklyn-born mom of two kids, she is a content expert, brand steward, and community builder. She's passionate about diversity and equity and cares deeply about the social emotional wellness of the generations we're raising. And their Parents. Read the original article on Parents
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Who Is Elias Rodriguez? Main Suspect In Deadly Israeli Embassy Shooting
New Delhi: Two Israeli embassy staff members, a man and a woman, were shot dead late Wednesday outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, by a gunman who shouted "Free Palestine," police said. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, is a 30-year-old Chicago resident. Police said Rodriguez had no prior criminal record and was seen pacing outside the venue before the attack. The victims, believed to be a couple, were leaving a Jewish event at the museum when Rodriguez approached a group of four and opened fire at close range. He chanted "Free Palestine, Free Palestine" after being taken into custody, said Washington Police Chief Pamela Smith, as per The NY Times. The Israeli embassy confirmed the deaths. "Two of our staff were killed at close range while attending a cultural event," said Tal Naim Cohen, the embassy's spokesperson. Who Is Elias Rodriguez? Elias Rodriguez is a 30-year-old resident of Chicago. He is known for his activism with the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) and his involvement in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, according to reports. In 2017, Rodriguez participated in a protest outside then-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's residence, organised by groups including the People's Congress of Resistance, ANSWER Chicago, and Black Lives Matter Women of Faith. During the demonstration, which marked the anniversary of Laquan McDonald's murder by Chicago police, Rodriguez argued that the city's bid to host an Amazon headquarters and the police killing were interconnected issues, talking about systemic racism and economic inequality. Laquan McDonald was a 17-year-old Black teenager who was shot 16 times by a Chicago police officer, Jason Van Dyke, on October 20, 2014. The incident became one of the most high-profile cases of police brutality in the US and sparked nationwide protests. The DC Shooting Prior to the shooting in DC, witnesses reported seeing Elias Rodriguez "pacing back and forth" outside the Capital Jewish Museum. He then approached a group of four people and shot two in "close range," police said. Rodriguez reportedly then entered the museum, claimed to be a victim at first and asked others to call the police. When officers arrived, Rodriguez raised his hands, said "I did this," and declared he was unarmed. He then pulled out a red keffiyeh (traditional Middle Eastern scarf) and began chanting "Free Palestine," as he was being detained by security staff. He continued the chant even while being dragged out of the building by law enforcement. He later led police to the location where he had discarded his weapon.
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Science
- NDTV
He Made World's First Hydrogen Bomb But Kept It A Secret For 50 Years
Richard L Garwin, the creator of America's hydrogen bomb, died on May 13 at his home in Scarsdale, New York. He was 97. Over the course of his seven-decade career, Mr Garwin laid the groundwork for insights into the structure of the universe. He also helped in the development of several medical and computer marvels. But his contribution to the one invention that changed the course of history remained a secret for almost 50 years. At the age of 23, he designed the world's first hydrogen bomb. Mr Garwin, who was then a professor at the University of Chicago and just a summer consultant at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, used physicist Edward Teller and mathematician Stanislaw Ulam's concepts to design the hydrogen bomb in 1951-1952. The experimental device, code-named Ivy Mike, was successfully tested on the Marshall Islands on November 1, 1952. Mr Garwin's contribution to the creation of the first hydrogen bomb was a well-kept secret for decades. Outside a select group of government, military, and intelligence officials, no one knew about his role in the experiment due to the secrecy surrounding the project. Edward Teller, whose name had long been associated with the bomb, first credited Mr Garwin in a 1981 taped statement, acknowledging his crucial role in the invention. "The shot was fired almost precisely according to Garwin's design," Mr Teller said, as per The NY Times. The recording was lost to history for 22 years. The late acknowledgement received little attention, and Mr Garwin remained unknown to the public for a long time. In an interview with Esquire magazine in 1984, Mr Garwin opened up about getting little to no recognition for his work on the hydrogen bomb. He said, "I never felt that building the hydrogen bomb was the most important thing in the world, or even in my life at the time." This changed in April 2001 when George A Keyworth II, Mr Teller's friend, provided the transcript of the tape recording to The New York Times. Even though Teller had earlier recognised the young physicist's contribution, such references were lost in specialised writings and meetings. Suddenly, fifty years after the event, Mr Garwin gained wide public recognition as the creator of the H-bomb. Meanwhile, after his success on the hydrogen bomb project, Mr Garwin accepted a job at the International Business Machines Corporation, where he worked for four decades, until his retirement. In between this, Mr Garwin remained a government consultant, offering advice on matters pertaining to national defence. The physicist was an adviser to several American Presidents, such as Dwight D Eisenhower, John F Kennedy, Lyndon B Johnson, Richard M Nixon, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Richard L Garwin's many honours include the 2002 National Medal of Science, the nation's highest award for accomplishments in science and engineering, given by US President George W Bush and the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award, given by President Barack Obama.
