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Encouraging signs in search for missing sub

An Australian submarine expert said “banging noises” have been detected in 30-minute intervals by rescuers searching for the Titan submersible — “encouraging” rescuers that the five people on board were still alive. The Titan <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/search-underway-for-tourists-missing-on-titanic-submarine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went missing</a> in the Atlantic Ocean on June 18 around one hour and 45 minutes after commencing the dive. Frank Owen, former Australian submarine officer and current search and rescue director, told the New York Post he is confident the noises are coming from inside of the Titan, and those aboard are well trained in emergency submarine situations. “This tells me a huge amount,” he said. “Onboard the Titan is the French former Navy diver, the Titanic expert [Paul-Henri Nargeolet]. But also because he’s a diver, he understands the way search forces look for submarines that are lost … submariners are taught that if they’re stuck in a disabled submarine on the hour and the half-hour they bang the hull for three minutes, then they stop. They don’t make any more noise.” He added, “So the fact that we’re hearing banging at 30-minute internals tells me that the people inside are sending a message that says, ‘We understand that you would be looking for us and this is how you might expect us to react.’ So, it’s very encouraging.” His comment come soon after authorities confirmed underwater “banging noises” were still heard in the area where the submersible disappeared on what proved to be a disastrous dive to explore The Titanic wreckage. In a press conference held in Boston on June 21, The US Coast Guard said that more noises had been detected. “A Canadian P3 detected underwater noises in the search area,” Captain Jamie Frederick said. “It is my understanding that the P3 heard noises today, as well.” He said the attempts to identify the source of the noise had been so far unsuccessful. The Captain was also asked about the 30-minute intervals described in the internal Department of Homeland Security emails, to which he responded, “I hadn’t heard 30-minute intervals.” He also said the data had been sent to the US Navy for analysis proved “inconclusive”. The important piece is we’re searching in the area where the noises were detected,” Captain Frederick said. “We don’t know what they are, to be frank with you. We have to remain optimistic and hopeful,” he said of the noises. Extra ships, specialised salvage equipment and US Navy experts converged on the tough search area in the North Atlantic as rescuers, who have gotten help from around the world, are concentrating their efforts near the sounds. “We’re searching in the area where the noises were detected and we’ll continue to do so,” Captain Frederick said. It comes in the wake of news that rescue crews exploring the depths of the Atlantic will receive help from the Victor 6000 robot — a highly advanced, deep-sea craft and one of the few vessels on Earth capable of reaching the wreck. The Victor 600 is being rushed to the search site aboard French research vessel L’Atalante and was set to arrive about 12 hours before the oxygen supply on the Titan is expected to run out. The Victor 6000 — a three metre long, remote-controlled robot with a bright yellow back has been described as a “flagship device for underwater operations”, by the French network BMTV, and is capable of reaching a depth of 6,000 metres. With the Titanic lying 2,8000 metres beneath the waves on the ocean floor, the craft should have a good chance of reaching it. A rescue would have the Victor 6000 accompany the Horizon Arctic, a powerful tug and supple ship which has a large cable the deep sea craft can take it down with it toward the wreck of the Titanic. Victor 6000 is equipped with a robotic arm, which could be used for dislodging the missing Titan submersible if it is found trapped within the Titanic wreckage. Image credit: Getty

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Waitress SACKED after receiving $6000 tip

After receiving a hefty tip of $USD 4400 ($AUD 6100), a US waitress has been fired after the restaurant she worked for demanded she share it with the rest of the staff. Ryan Brandt was one of two employees serving a party of more than 40 people at the Oven and Tap in Bentonville, Arkansas. The pair received the tip through a “$100 Dinner Club” organised by Grant Wise, the owner of a local real estate company, where each person dining would contribute a $100 tip ($AUD 139). Wise, who came up with the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic, told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ksn.com/top-stories/arkansas-restaurant-employee-terminated-after-4400-tip/" target="_blank">KNWA</a> that he called the restaurant ahead of their booking to confirm that servers don’t share tips. He said the gesture was meant to be “an effort to bless the servers who waited on our party that night”. “I’m so sorry to interrupt everyone’s dinner, this will only take 60 seconds,” Wise <a rel="noopener" href="https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/human-interest/arkansas-waitress-who-was-tipped-4400-is-fired-after-oven-and-tap-restaurant-makes-devastating-demand--c-4924128" target="_blank">said</a> in footage shared on Instagram. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CXRaJzdAsUi/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CXRaJzdAsUi/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Grant Wise (@likegrantwise)</a> </div> </blockquote> “We have a table full of absolutely amazing people from all over the country who have travelled here, and tonight we’re hosting a $US100 Dinner Club. “Everyone at this table has contributed or tipped $US100 for you and for the other waitress who unfortunately had to go home because she’s not feeling well. “And then we put it out to our social media channels, and then we actually had a bit more money sent in, so we are tipping a total of $USD 4400 for you to split with the other girl who took care of us.” Brandt was visibly in tears after Wise’s announcement. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846309/waitress.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/38d49e243e5746f8926c3ccd39761bed" /> Image: @likegrantwise (Instagram) But, the huge act of kindness quickly went sour. “I was told that I was going to be giving my cash over to my shift manager, and I would be taking home 20 percent,” Brandt explained. She said that sharing tips has never happened during the three-and-a-half years she has worked at the restaurant. With plans to use the funds to help pay off her student loans, Brandt said she was “devastated” after being told she would take home a fraction of the total amount. Wise said the intention of his tip wasn’t for it to be shared with those who didn’t serve his party. After asking the restaurant to return the tip, he gave Brandt the cash outside instead. However, Brandt said she was soon fired from her job and placed in a financially precarious situation. “It was devastating,” Brandt said. “I borrowed a significant amount for student loans. Most of them were turned off because of the pandemic but they’re turning back on in January and that’s a harsh reality.” Just a few days later, the Arkansas businessman discovered that Brandt had been fired for “violating” the restaurant’s rules. “I’m so saddened to hear that the girl we tipped the other night at our $100 Dinner Club has been fired from her job,” Wise later wrote on Instagram. “I don’t understand why this would happen to what seems like such a sweet and kind-hearted woman. Nevertheless, I’m committed to showing her that there are great people in the world that will do good when they can!” <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXMODf2A2yW/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXMODf2A2yW/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Grant Wise (@likegrantwise)</a> </div> </blockquote> Wise announced that he had set up a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/Waitress-Fired-after-100-Dinner-Club?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer" target="_blank">GoFundMe</a> for Brandt, telling followers: “I hope that we can help this girl stay on top, and not let something like this get her down.” Just two days after starting the fundraiser, Wise shut it down after it exceeded $USD 8700 ($AUD 12,100) in donations. “Thank you all so much for showing Ryan the love and support you have,” he wrote in an update. “We will be closing down the campaign since we’ve exceeded the goal here. Wise also shared that Brandt had been offered a new job at another local restaurant, and began working there the night before. Image: GoFundMe

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Health update from Cabinet Minister diagnosed with Bell’s palsy

NSW Customer Services Minister Victor Dominello has shared a health update, following his shock diagnosis with Bell’s palsy. After <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/alert-viewers-spot-cabinet-minister-s-serious-health-condition-on-live-tv" target="_blank">eagle-eyed viewers</a> noticed Mr Dominello’s “droopy eye” at a NSW press conference, the minister sought medical attention and was quickly diagnosed with the condition. On Monday, Mr Dominello thanked well-wishers and those who reached out to share their own experience with the condition, as well as an update on his treatment. “I am on medication and feeling very fortunate that the community brought the seriousness of the situation to my attention,” he wrote on LinkedIn. “Also given the feedback received from many people with lived experience - I am also having acupuncture. “I am hoping to make a quick recovery.” The minister shared a photo of himself with an eyepatch on, despite his right eye appearing to droop during the press conference, with a note explaining why. <img style="width: 0px; height:0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7843363/1629668721269.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a29ab3a03f7f4d3abc3b69618ded966e" /> Image: Victor Dominello / LinkedIn “PPS: the patch is on my right eye - as that is the side of my face that has been frozen,” he explained. “The patch stops the eye from getting infected until I can start blinking with it again.” The update comes after he announced his hospital visit and diagnosis with Bell’s Palsy following the press conference. <img style="width: 500px; height:281.18908382066274px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7843362/nsw-cab-minister-um.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ea13d50cca224094bb9077c985761897" /> Image: Facebook “Some people thought I was winking at the cameraman. Some thought I had a stroke,” he said at the time. “I have actually been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.” Bell’s palsy is a condition caused by damage to the facial nerve, resulting in sudden facial muscle weakness or paralysis that worsens over 48 hours.

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Alert viewers spot Cabinet Minister's serious health condition on live TV

NSW Cabinet Minister Victor Dominello made an urgent discovery about his own health after a number of concerned viewers alerted him to a major issue. The viewers noticed his "droopy eye" during the NSW State COVID-19 press conference on Wednesday so the Customer Service Minister sought medical advice and was diagnosed with Bell's palsy on Wednesday afternoon. The minister later posted on his Facebook account, saying he’d received this diagnosis at the Royal North Shore Hospital. Bell's palsy is a condition which causes a sudden weakness or paralysis in one side of the face. “At this morning’s press conference, a number of people commented on my droopy eye,” he wrote in his post. “Some people thought I was winking at the cameraman. Some thought I had a stroke. “I have actually been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.” Minister Dominello continued in his post: “About 48 hours ago - I felt a pain in my skull behind my right ear. This morning I woke up with pins and needles on the right side of my tongue. But I did not notice any droopiness around my eye. I only took it more seriously this afternoon - after a number of people sent me a screenshot of the press conference and others contacted my office prompting me to seek urgent medical advice. Thanks to everyone who reached out . The reason I am posting is because hopefully it will remind people to look after their health. We are focussed on Covid but there are plenty of other health problems going on. If you have any health concerns - please get them looked after. Ps - thanks to staff at Royal North Shore - we are blessed to live in a country with this health system ” Bell’s Palsy is caused by inflammation or damage to the facial nerve which are thought to be linked to viral infections. It can be treated with oral steroids or antiviral medicine with complete recovery usually taking several months. Other symptoms include difficulty making facial expressions, drooping of one side of the mouth, difficulty eating, drooling, pain or sensitivity on the affected side of the body. Patients can also experience headaches and loss of taste. Anyone who develops these symptoms should seek medical treatment immediately. Photo: Facebook

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Royal blue beauty: Duchess Meghan stuns in $6000 show-stopping dress in Morocco

So quickly the royal trip to Morocco has come to an end for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, however the glowing mum-to-be and the gorgeous outfits she’s pulled together during the three days will be talked about for a long time. The incredible <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/duchess-meghan-turns-heads-in-stunning-red-cape-dress-in-morocco">angelic red cape dress</a> Duchess Meghan wore for her grand entrance into Morocco was just the beginning of her impeccable royal tour wardrobe. Since then, the looks have only gotten better. Seven months into her pregnancy, the royal member graced a flowing blue dress with frilled sleeves for a private event at the monarch’s residence in Rabat on Monday evening, during one of Harrry and Meghan's last official engagements in Morocco. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> The Duchess of Sussex with The King of Morocco. Their Royal Highnesses presented letters from Her Majesty The Queen to The King. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoyalVisitMorocco?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoyalVisitMorocco</a> <a href="https://t.co/6dy6ZNQZwG">pic.twitter.com/6dy6ZNQZwG</a> — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1100104728132894724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2019</a></blockquote> This gorgeous dress is believed to be a custom version of a chiffon gown from the brand Herrera worth almost AUD$6000. The show-stopping outfit featured a flattering crew neck and fitting waistline. When meeting with the King of Morocco and his son the Crown Prince of Morocco, Moulay Hassan, there was no sign of his wife, Princess Salma. Dubbed the “missing princess,” Lalla Salma, who is now 40, has not been seen by public eyes since the end of 2017 when she visited the Mohammed VI Museum in Rabat. Her disappearance has received endless speculation in concerns to her whereabouts. To see the gorgeous show-stopping outfit the Duchess of Sussex wore during her final day in Morocco, scroll through the gallery above.

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Good Samaritan returns $6,000 cash to grieving Sydney widow

A Good Samaritan’s honesty has saved the day for a grieving widow who accidentally left a bag containing thousands of dollars behind on a train. Sydney pensioner En Huynh had withdrawn over $6,000 of her savings in order to pay off the money she owed for her late husband’s tombstone. In a moment of confusion while getting off the train, she left her bag with the money inside. The distraught widow had been saving her pension for a year to pay off her husband’s tombstone. On Monday morning, En was so upset after losing the bag that her son Gilbert took the day off work to console her. "She was all over the shop, she was very distressed, she couldn’t even talk properly, she was sweating, not in a good state,” Gilbert told 7 News. Luckily, the missing bag was discovered by Adem Gashi who made it his mission to return the money to its rightful owner. However, it wasn't until he returned the money did he realise how important it was. After finding an address inside the bag, Adem took the bag to the home of an overjoyed En. "We're just so blessed, my mum is over the moon to be able to pay off the balance of my dad's tombstone,” Gilbert said. Has a Good Samaritan ever returned something you lost? Share your story with us in the comments below.

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Greek archaeologists find 6000-year-old couple locked in a tight embrace

A couple has been found exactly as they died nearly 6000 years ago – locked in a tight embrace.Greek archaeologists discovered the pair of skeletons while on a dig in Aleoptrypa in Diros, Greece. The skeletons were buried in what is commonly known as the “spooning” position.The discovery, which was made in 2013 but DNA testing has finally determined the sex of the skeletons, is the oldest of its kind in Greece.“We can safely assume that this area operated in the collective memory of these groups as a place to deposit their dead over thousands of years,” the Greek Culture Ministry released in a statement about the findings.Since working on the site, archaeologist have discovered dozens of humans remains but this type of double burial is rare.Further DNA testing is required to find out the circumstances of the death. Image credit: FacebookRelated links: <a href="http://oversixty.com.au/news/news/2015/01/tutenkhamun-beard-glued/" target="_blank">Mystery of the year: was King Tutankhamun’s beard glued back on?</a><a href="http://oversixty.com.au/news/news/2015/02/smiling-galaxy-cluster/" target="_blank">There’s a beaming face smiling at earth from a distant galaxy</a><a href="http://oversixty.com.au/news/news/2015/02/orcas-rubbing-stones/" target="_blank">Watch amazing footage of orcas rubbing their bellies on stones in shallow water</a>

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Encouraging signs in search for missing sub

Waitress SACKED after receiving $6000 tip

Health update from Cabinet Minister diagnosed with Bell’s palsy

Alert viewers spot Cabinet Minister's serious health condition on live TV

Royal blue beauty: Duchess Meghan stuns in $6000 show-stopping dress in Morocco

Good Samaritan returns $6,000 cash to grieving Sydney widow

Greek archaeologists find 6000-year-old couple locked in a tight embrace

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