A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.
The rare albino, weighing nearly 700kg, had already been sold to a ritual slaughter.
But a Home Ministry official said on Wednesday that authorities had stepped in, citing safety concerns, following a surge of public interest ahead of Thursday's festival.
Home minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the buffalo be spared and the buyer refunded.
The animal was then moved to the national zoo in Dhaka.
A ministry official said: "At the last moment, the decision was taken to spare the buffalo from sacrifice due to security concerns and the unusual level of public interest."
Videos of the buffalo were widely shared online and crowds began to gather at the farm, with visitors travelling long distances to see its blond fringe and calm demeanour.
The buffalo has been compared to US President, Donald Trump thanks to its blond hair. Pic: Sky
Farm owner Ziauddin Mridha said the name came from his younger brother who spotted an apparent resemblance to the US President.
Mr Mridha added that the animal is unusually gentle and needs careful upkeep, including frequent feeding and regular baths.
In Bangladesh, albino buffaloes are rare and most cattle in the country are dark, making this one a standout during the Eid livestock season.
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Avocado toast vs. peanut butter toast: The ultimate healthy fat bomb
It is time to settle the debate – which is the best topping for toast? Avocado and peanut butter both possess excellent nutritional values – here is everything you need to know.
Avocado toast vs. peanut butter toast (photo credit: AI)
Avocado and peanut butter are two excellent options for a toast packed with healthy fat in addition to wonderful flavor. However, each of them has different nutritional values – and if you are debating which one to prepare right now, you should get to know what each of these foods provides you.
The Content of Healthy Fats
Avocado and peanut butter are both rich in fat, with most of their fat content being unsaturated fat. Half an avocado contains approximately the same amount of fat as a teaspoon of olive oil. The fat in avocado is mainly monounsaturated fat (about 67%). Oleic acid is the most dominant fatty acid in avocado. Peanut butter contains a little less than four times more unsaturated fat than saturated fat. Peanut oil is nutritionally very similar to olive oil in terms of fatty acid ratios.
Healthy fats include monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. It is highly recommended to incorporate them into your diet, especially as a substitute for saturated fats and trans fats – which are the less healthy types, and you will enjoy improved heart health, assistance in reducing the risk of heart disease, assistance in lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood, and an increased feeling of satiety over time.
Avocado (credit: INGIMAGE)
Which Is Better in Terms of Protein?
Protein helps the body build and maintain muscles, bones, cartilage, skin, and blood, produce hormones and enzymes, heal from injuries, and feel fuller for longer, which greatly assists anyone trying to lose weight.
Nuts, including peanuts and peanut butter, are a good source of plant-based protein. Peanut butter contains the highest amount of protein per serving of all nut butters. Peanut butter contains about 5 grams more protein per serving than avocado, making it a better choice in terms of protein.
Avocado contains protein and is considered one of the fruits with the highest protein content. Eating avocado can help add more protein to the diet, but they are not considered a high-protein food.
It is important to choose a high-quality protein source and to take into account the full nutritional profile of each food source, and not just the amount of protein in it. Recommendations for good protein sources are lean meat such as fish or chicken and plant-based proteins, such as nuts or beans – all of these are preferable to red meat or processed meat.
Peanut butter (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
Additional Benefits of Avocado
Avocado is rich in nutrients and offers a wealth of health benefits, including assistance in lowering LDL and total cholesterol levels, assistance in improving insulin sensitivity and the potential to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, supporting eye health, assistance in promoting colon microflora diversity, supporting gut health, assistance in weight management, supporting cognitive function, and supporting skin health.
Additional Benefits of Peanut Butter
Additional health benefits of peanut butter include promoting heart health, assistance in regulating blood sugar levels, and increasing the feeling of satiety over time.
How to Choose the Right Avocado and Peanut Butter for Your Toast
To choose the best avocado for your toast, you should select an avocado with a dark green or almost black skin. When you press on the avocado, it should not resist too much, but it should not be completely soft. It is recommended to choose peanut butter that is free of additives such as salt, sugar, and hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils.
Important to note: Avocado and peanut butter are both rich in calories, therefore serving size is important – and it is recommended not to overdo the quantity.
Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll investigated by DOJ over perjury in sexual abuse, defamation cases
The probe is focused on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Trump - one tied to her allegations that he sexually abused her in New York.
Writer E. Jean Carroll leaves the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, where former US President Donald Trump is asking afederal appeals court to overturn a $5 million jury verdict finding him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming her, who accused Trump of raping her nearly three decades ago. (photo credit: Adam Gray/Reuters)
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused US President Donald Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The probe is focused on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Trump - one tied to her allegations that he sexually abused her in a New York department store and another over defamation in 2019, said the source, who requested anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
CNN first reported the development.
The launch of a probe, which is being led by the US Attorney's Office in Chicago, may not necessarily result in charges being brought against Carroll.
The department and Carroll's lawyer, Robbie Kaplan, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The US Department of Justice Building is pictured, in Washington, US, December 15, 2020. (credit: AL DRAGO/REUTERS)
Since last year, Trump's Justice Department has pursued a slew of investigations against the president's antagonists and has brought criminal charges in some cases.
Trump has denied all wrongdoing and is still in legal battles with Carroll.
The source said the prosecutors' move is based on a 2022 deposition statement by the former Elle magazine columnist that she received no outside funding for her lawsuit. Her lawyers later revealed that Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn, had paid some of her legal bills.
A jury found in May 2023 that Trump had sexually assaulted Carroll and defamed her by lying, but did not rape her. Another jury in January 2024 found that he had defamed her and ordered him to pay $83.3 million in damages.
Trump has denied all wrongdoing and is still in legal battles with Carroll.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who has moved quickly to carry out Trump's demands since taking over from his predecessor Pam Bondi, has been recused from the department's investigation as he worked as one of Trump's personal attorneys on the Carroll appeals, the source added.
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NYC based artist, activists places middle finger-shaped statue in front of Mamdani's City Hall
The piece, titled ‘Vaffanculo’ (Italian for ‘f*** you’), was placed last Monday, and there has yet to be an official response from local authorities or Mamdani himself about the statue.
Giant Middle Finger Statue Erected In Front Of Zohran Mamdani’s City Hall In New York City
Activist and artist Scott LoBaido created a bronze-patinated statue of a hand with its middle finger raised, facing New York City Hall in protest of Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week.
The piece, titled Vaffanculo (Italian for "f*** you"), was placed last Monday, and there has yet to be an official response from local authorities or Mamdani himself about the statue and its future.
LoBaido has previously used his art to protest city policies in New York, including protesting congestion pricing by mounting a vehicle and holding up a large middle-finger sign to cameras at Columbus Circle, leading to his arrest in January 2025.
Additionally, he once threw pizzas over the gates of City Hall in protest of restrictions on coal and wood-fired ovens.
LoBaido makes art centered around the American flag, right-wing icons
LoBaido, a Staten Island native, is known for his flag-themed paintings, as well as political art and acts of protest. He has described himself as a “freedom fighter” and has works celebrating US President Donald Trump, late right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, hockey player Jack Hughes, and more.
He has also made pieces targeting previous New York City officials, including former Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Manhattan district attorney.
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Research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul warns that elevator capacity standards across Europe and the UK have not kept pace with rising body weights, potentially overstating how many people elevators can safely and comfortably carry. The analysis examined weight-limit signage and specifications from 112 elevators manufactured between 1972 and 2024 by 21 companies in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Finland, and found that while average adult body weight has climbed steadily, total permissible loads have remained largely unchanged since around 2004.
75 kg standard
Historically, European elevator standards assumed an average passenger mass of 75 kilograms. Between 1972 and 2002, the per-person allowance rose from about 62 kg to 75 kg in step with population trends. But as average weights continued to increase after 2002—and by that year had reached roughly 79 kg—the assumed average stayed fixed at 75 kg, creating a gap between actual user weight and design assumptions.
Lead author Professor Nick Finer, who has studied elevator weight limit signs for five decades, compared average maximum weight allowances with the average adult weights at the time each elevator was built and concluded manufacturers have failed to adapt to secular trends in body size. In the UK, the average man weighed about 75 kg and the average woman about 65 kg in the mid-1970s; current averages are around 86 kg for men and 73 kg for women. Across Europe, the standard used by manufacturers remains 75 kg per person, even though actual average body weight is at least 79 kg.
Floor-space shift
The research team reported that maximum allowances per person increased up to 2002 but then plateaued as industry practice shifted. After 2002, manufacturers moved from weight-based sizing to floor-space requirements, adopting recommendations to size elevators on two-dimensional footprint assumptions—an elliptical area of 0.21 square meters per passenger—rather than updating the notional average user mass. The authors argue this change in methodology decoupled elevator design from ongoing shifts in obesity, body shape, and morphology, and they call for an urgent rethink to account for larger bodies and changing distributions of weight and space within cabins.
Finer’s compilation spanned elevators produced from 1970 to 2024 by 21 different manufacturers and drawn from seven countries, and it indicates that current labeling can overstate how many people an elevator can practically and safely take on a single trip. Because modern systems employ overload monitoring that prevents cars from moving if limits are exceeded, an elevator once labeled for eight passengers may now halt with seven on board as alarms trigger and doors remain open. This inbuilt protection ensures safe operation but can lengthen journey times or require passengers to reorganize loads repeatedly before travel begins.
The research contends that the floor-area approach overlooks the three-dimensional realities of larger bodies standing side by side, turning, or using mobility aids. The team says the combined result is capacity estimates that are optimistic on paper but constrained in practice, particularly at peak times or in buildings where elevators are small by design. The study points out that standardized footprints do not reflect how people actually occupy space or how weight is distributed across a cabin, especially when some passengers carry bags, strollers, or medical equipment. Finnish manufacturer Kone has stated that its sizing practices are based on the European standard EN 81-20, and industry-wide safeguards that immobilize cars when overloaded are intended to avert accidents rather than to capture day-to-day capacity realities.
“Enforced stairwell exercise”
Finer argues that failing to update elevator capacities contributes to social stigma for people living with obesity. He contends that posting passenger counts based on outdated assumptions can invite judgment in cramped cabins and add to feelings of exclusion when individuals fear being blamed if alarms sound or doors refuse to close. “Not to mention the physical and practical difficulties for a person with obesity to use a standard elevator with limited capacity, under the stigmatizing glances of other passengers. We need to rethink elevators, wheelchairs, stretchers: we need an oversize version,” he said, according to The Guardian.
Some policy commentators dispute that modern elevators are unsafe, emphasizing that cars will not move if too many or too large people attempt to board, and have proposed responses that run counter to redesign. One view argues that reducing posted limits could serve as a nudge to use the stairs—described as “enforced stairwell exercise”—while dismissing the need to reconfigure cabins as an unnecessary expense; it also contends that individuals too large to use a standard lift alone are already deceased, and that for the very few who cannot use a standard car, freight elevators are available, according to the Adam Smith Institute.
The researchers counter that the central issue is not whether cars fail safely when overloaded but whether the underlying assumptions match the people who use them. They note that in the UK the average man now weighs 86 kg, 11 kg above the standard that many elevators continue to use in their per-person calculations.
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A wake disrupted. (photo credit: @gharkekalesh via X)
A funeral wake in Mexico erupted after two women realized they had both been romantically involved with the deceased. The clash spilled onto the coffin and was captured in videos that spread online. It began when one woman approached the casket and said, “Love, I’m going to miss you.” Another woman demanded, “Who are you?” They grappled over the coffin and funeral lilies, nearly dislodging the lid as mourners looked on, according to the New York Post.
Both women insisted they were the deceased man’s girlfriend. Onlookers stepped between the women to break up the fight. A person dressed in black tried to pull them apart while others shielded the coffin. Videos on social media, including Instagram, showed the women trading blows.
Police arrives
Municipal police arrived after reports of disturbances during the service and moved to control the situation. Officers separated the woman, and the service was resumed. There were no reported injuries or arrests, according to Proceso.
The clip has spread quickly across social platforms, drawing hundreds of thousands of views alongside a flood of comments. “They almost killed him again,” one viewer wrote. Another noted that the deceased “probably couldn’t stand either of them anymore and preferred to die.”
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