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In Brazil, a woman has been arrested after a Christmas cake she made poisoned several family members, resulting in three deaths. This tragic event happened on December 23 in a small town called Torres.

The cake was made by a 60-year-old woman named Zeli Dos Anjos, who is now fighting for her life in the hospital. Her two sisters and a niece died after eating the cake. Six people in total ate the cake, but one family member chose not to. The three who died, plus two others who got sick, all ate the cake.

Reports say that arsenic, a deadly poison, was found in the blood of those affected and even in the cake itself. Witnesses mentioned the cake had a strange and bad taste, and Zeli asked people to stop eating it, but unfortunately, it was too late.

On January 5, the police arrested a woman who is Zeli’s daughter-in-law. The police say they have strong evidence against her, and she is now facing serious charges for the deaths. Before the incident, she reportedly searched for information about arsenic online.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into this shocking case.

On Saturday morning, people in Noida woke up to thick fog as a cold wave swept through the area. Visibility was very low, making the city look like a scene from a spooky movie. Many residents shared pictures and videos on social media, showing how foggy and beautiful Noida had become.

Delhi Also Faces Fog Trouble; Travel Affected

Nearby Delhi experienced the same thick fog. This caused problems for flights at the airport. Between 12:15 am and 1:30 am, 15 flights had to be redirected due to the bad visibility. This was the second day in a row that flights were affected.

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, paused all incoming and outgoing flights. Other airlines, including Air India, told passengers to check their flight status and allow extra time to reach the airport. On the ground, multiple trains arriving at the New Delhi railway station were delayed, causing more trouble because of the cold.

Temperature Drops and Air Quality Declines

The India Meteorological Department reported that Delhi’s temperature was 10.2°C at 5:30 am, slightly warmer than 9.6°C the day before. However, the cold wave was still felt strongly. The city’s air quality was rated ‘very poor,’ with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 385 at 6 am, compared to 348 the day before. This raised worries for the residents facing the cold weather.

People Find Ways to Stay Warm

With temperatures dropping and fog making it even chillier, the night shelters in Delhi were full. The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) set up 235 new tents in places like AIIMS, Lodhi Road, and under the Nizamuddin flyover to help those in need. Many people gathered around bonfires for warmth, while others relied on the shelters to stay safe from the frigid weather.

A man from India shared a strange story about a “human tissue paper dispenser” he saw in a fancy restaurant’s bathroom. The man, who goes by @rohilaltro on Reddit, was shocked when he noticed a person standing by the sink holding tissue paper. At first, he thought this person was just a staff member.

After using the toilet, the man noticed this person watching him closely. When he washed his hands, the person leaned forward to hand him a tissue to dry them. This made the Reddit user feel “bad and sorry” for the individual, thinking that societal and money pressures made him do such an embarrassing job just to earn a living.

Interestingly, the user had a similar experience at another location. When he asked the attendant, “Why are you doing this?” the reply was, “Because my manager asked me to.” Although the question was meant to be more of a comment, he couldn’t help but ask it.

He strongly believes nobody should be treated this way, forced to do such demeaning tasks just to provide “better service.” Many others commented about their experiences too. One person mentioned a similar situation in a Bangalore mall, saying it made a bad impression about the mall’s management. Another shared that they saw similar things in Mexico, explaining that it feels wrong for tissues to seem more valuable than a person.

Some users said that bathroom attendants help keep the area clean and safe, preventing bad things from happening when there are no security cameras around.

A woman on LinkedIn shared a funny chat she had with a guy she met on Hinge, a dating app. In their chat, he said he goes to the office every day of the week, even though his job lets him work from home. She thought this was a “red flag,” which means a warning sign about something that could be bad in a relationship.

She joked, asking if he was always at work because he might have a crush there. When she asked for a job referral, he said no, which surprised her. She ended her post with a funny question: “Am I overthinking this, or does he just really love working?”

Many people commented on her post. Some agreed with her, saying she might be judging him too quickly. One person said that not everyone enjoys working from home and that some people feel better at the office. Another pointed out that if his office is only two minutes away, it’s normal to go there instead. Some even thought that his love for his job was a good thing, not a bad one.

Recently, the finance ministry announced that the goods and services tax (GST) on caramel popcorn would increase from 5% to 18%. This decision quickly became a hot topic on social media, sparking the hashtag #PopcornTax. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explained that caramel popcorn is often sold as a snack called namkeen in some states. Since caramel popcorn has added sugar, the tax for it is different.

Shortly after this announcement, the GST Council held a meeting and said that the tax rules for popcorn would actually stay the same. However, the initial news caused a flood of funny memes online, as people joked about what other silly things could be taxed besides popcorn.

In a popular video, a content creator named Aryan Kataria decided to have some fun with the confusion. He walked around asking people on the street about strange new GST rules. In one part of the video called “Telling people about weird GST rules,” he told a group of people on their phones that using their right hand to hold their phones would now cost them extra money in taxes. Many people looked puzzled but switched their phones to their other hands anyway.

Then, Kataria approached an auto driver and told him that keeping his shirt unbuttoned would also attract GST. The surprised driver reacted with, “Really?” and Kataria encouraged him to button up.

Most people believed the prank, even though some questioned how silly it sounded. One person asked, “What does that even mean?” to which Kataria replied that it made just as much sense as the higher tax on caramel popcorn.

The fun continued as he told two men that walking without their arms around each other would also require paying GST. He said, “You’ll have to pay 18% GST. I had to pay it once, too,” which made them laugh and they ended up putting their arms around each other.

The video ended with Kataria revealing it was all just a prank. Social media was filled with funny reactions to the video, with many mentioning how easily people believed in the strange tax ideas. One user said it made them worried, while another praised the creativity of the prank while also commenting on the serious issue behind it.

(Also read: Memes flood the internet as GST Council confirms 18% tax on caramelised popcorn)

Popular YouTuber MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is now engaged! He popped the question to his girlfriend, Thea Booysen, on Christmas day at their home, surrounded by family.

Unlike the wild challenges he does on his channel, MrBeast wanted this moment to be special and private. He told People magazine, “I didn’t want a big show, like proposing at the Super Bowl. I wanted it to be cozy and close.”

Thea, who is also a YouTuber and gamer, said they are thinking about having their wedding on an island, away from everyone else. She added, “It’s not going to be fancy; just nice and intimate with our close friends and family.”

MrBeast agreed, saying, “It will be more about family and friends and less about a big crowd. I work hard, so I want to enjoy this special time with Thea and the people we love.”

MrBeast and Thea met in 2022 when he visited South Africa, where she is from, through a mutual friend. Now, they are ready to start their next adventure together!

A popular cafe owner in Delhi sadly took his life on December 31 during a divorce process with his wife, according to police. They are now looking into claims that problems in their marriage and mental pressure from his wife and her family might have contributed to his decision.

Just days before his death, his wife posted a mysterious message on Instagram, hinting that their relationship was in trouble. She mentioned feeling free from “toxic” and “narcissistic” behavior she had experienced. After the tragedy, she deleted her Instagram account.

The 40-year-old cafe owner was found hanging in his room in the Model Town area of Delhi. He spoke with his wife the night before and even recorded their conversation, where they argued over their joint business. His family is blaming his wife for his tragic choice, claiming she pushed him to it.

In her Instagram post from a few days earlier, she wrote about healing from the bad experiences and becoming indifferent to those who hurt her. She also mentioned that higher powers would take care of her “abusers.”

The man’s father stated that his son was struggling with his marriage and that his daughter-in-law’s actions contributed to his decision to take his life. Police have taken his mobile phone to check what happened, as they investigate claims from both families, who are also arguing with each other. His sister said that the wife and her family were causing him a lot of mental pain. She revealed that her brother had recorded a video talking about the harassment he faced.

It’s 2025, and we have a beautiful story that everyone online is talking about! This tale is about a woman who traveled to Thailand and met a monk. They connected using Google Translate, which helped them communicate even though they spoke different languages.

The woman shared her experience in a series of photos on TikTok and later on Instagram, saying, “This will serve as a reminder for 2025.” She thanked the previous year for all the memories, both good and bad. She expressed how her meeting with the monk filled her with positivity and hoped everyone would find happiness and peace.

In her pictures, only one showed the monk. The others displayed her phone screen with translated messages from him.

People loved her post! One Instagram user wrote, “Wow incredible words!” Another commented, “If you have any more from him, please share.” Many others showed love with heart emojis.

While in Thailand, the woman not only met the monk but also took lots of pictures that showed the country’s beauty, local people, and tasty food.

What do you think about this story? Did it bring a smile to your face?