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Posts circulating online falsely imply a video shows a tsunami in Japan caused by an earthquake that hit the country yesterday (1 January 2024). 

The video shows boats and vehicles being carried by a large wave that spills over a road and into buildings. It has been shared across social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, with the suggestion it shows a tsunami caused by the recent quake. 

One post has the caption: “First tsunami waves have hit Japan after a major earthquake measuring 7.4”.

Yesterday’s earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 and 55 people are reported to have been killed at the time of publication. 

However, this video does not show a recent event—it shows a tsunami in Japan in March 2011,…

The American Legion Jay Wilson Post 112 in Madison announced it is hosting its annual
Veterans Day Commemoration Nov. 10-12 to honor all those who have served to protect the country and freedoms.

On Nov. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m., a dinner will be offered to all veterans and their guests that will include homemade meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert, and coffee. This dinner is free for veterans and a $5 donation for guests, according to a news release.

Afterwards, the Full Circle Band will perform.

On Nov. 11, the Legion Auxiliary is preparing a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. followed by an event-filled day to include a kid’s coloring contest, a presentation from Jungle Terry, a flag etiquette seminar, and a Chinese auction, the release stated.

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Rules and regulations regarding live music venues can be pretty strict.

And sometimes the folks who run these places have to get clever to be able to host events and keep the money flowing.

Check out the story below and see how a bar found a loophole to get around noise complaints.

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“A bar in my town used to host live bands all the time, until one of the neighbors complained about the noise.

It turns out the zoning rules didn’t allow them to have live music and they almost got shut down. The bar owner read over said zoning rules and notices that the wording forbade them to have live music indoors… but they could have it outdoors.

So they moved the stage to the patio section, where it would be even louder for the neighbors, and still be legal.

They still…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – Monday is the start of National Hazing Prevention Week and East Carolina University is holding an event each day to remind their students that hazing should not be a part of a new member process.

In one of the most recent studies posted by hazingpreventionnetwork.org, 55% of college students involved in clubs, teams, or other organizations experienced some kind of hazing. This is one of the reasons why ECU feels it so important to host their events this week

Students will have the opportunity to attend events all week, encouraging hazing prevention and support for anyone who may have experienced hazing.

“For a really long time people have associated hazing with fraternity and sorority life as a standard practice and something we just have to go through, and…

Mr. Saxena stressed that many permanent assets have been created for the city as part of the G20 Summit, and urged people to ensure that they are maintained and not vandalised.
| Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Saturday said the national capital’s infrastructure should be such that grand events like the G20 Summit can be hosted in a week’s notice, and stressed that a lot of work was carried out in this regard in the last two months.

In an interview to PTI, he appreciated the efforts and hard work of all the agencies and officials involved in the preparations, and shared that finishing touches will be given by Saturday evening.

Mr. Saxena stressed that many permanent assets have been created for the city as part of the G20 Summit, and urged…