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We’re all familiar with that annoying classmate who felt an inexplicable sense of pride in demonstrating how freakishly far back they were able to stretch their fingers. Combine them with the <keyword id="23485045" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="eyelid-flippers" source="keywords">eyelid flippers</keyword>, and you wish there was an actual clown school this circus duo could’ve actually attended instead. Now, there’s a new breed of freaks in town — and beware: they’re the chronically online kind. This means that you could be casually scrolling through Instagram, giggling at memes, and suddenly, there it is — a video of a bent pinky finger that looks a bit like it’s trying to become a tiny <keyword id="23485044" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="phone-stand" source="keywords">phone stand</keyword>. This is the world of “Smartphone” or “iPhone pinky”, where <keyword id="19919711" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Gen-Z" source="keywords">Gen Z</keyword> folk are flaunting their oddly shaped fingers like they’re the next fashion statement. If you haven’t seen this yet, consider yourself lucky — or, maybe just overdue for a good cringe. <h2>What on Earth is a <keyword id="21645389" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="smartphone-pinky" source="keywords">smartphone pinky</keyword>?</h2>"Smartphone pinky" is the bend or dent that appears in your little finger from cradling your phone for hours on end. As phones have grown in size and weight, many people (especially Gen Zers) have developed this phenomenon by balancing the bottom of their phones on their pinkies while using their thumbs to scroll through endless content. This minor alteration to their anatomy is making its rounds on <keyword id="19897919" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="social-media" source="keywords">social media</keyword>, with <keyword id="19932634" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="TikTok" source="keywords">TikTok</keyword> and Instagram users proudly displaying their dented digits. <div type="twitter" handle="TechLiandr" handlename="TechLiandr" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1537365818157064192"></div>Gen Z isn't just noticing this new finger feature; just like the eyelid flippers, some of them are actually celebrating it. TikTok videos of people showing off their pinkies have become so popular that you might even see duets where others compare their own "deformations." Some find it hilarious, while others look genuinely horrified that their tech habits have left a lasting mark (literally!). <h2>Should you be worried?</h2>Medical professionals, while amused by the trend, warn that the effects of smartphone pinky might not be as harmless as they seem. Conditions like trigger finger, <keyword id="22810267" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="carpal-tunnel-syndrome" source="keywords">carpal tunnel syndrome</keyword>, and cubital tunnel syndrome can be aggravated by the way we hold our phones. These issues involve nerve compression and tendon stress that could worsen over time if not addressed. <div type="twitter" handle="anon_gladstone" handlename="anon_gladstone" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1769106284396032118"></div>Is your finger about to fall off? Probably not. But ignoring the signs of discomfort could lead to more severe problems. Persistent pain, tingling, or a locked joint could mean you're on the way to developing a more serious condition, which might require medical treatment. <h2>How to avoid developing a smartphone pinky</h2>Here are some tips to keep your pinky pristine: <ul><li>Go Hands-Free: Try a hands-free setup or a phone stand whenever possible.</li><li>Switch It Up: Alternate hands to give your pinky some rest and a much-needed break.</li><li>Accessory Power: Use a pop socket or grip for better phone handling.</li></ul> <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="87555067" title="People are sharing pictures of their dented &amp;#39;smartphone pinky&amp;#39; after holding their phones, so asked doctors what the deal is" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>The rise of smartphone pinky is both a badge of tech addiction and a gentle reminder to be kinder to our bodies. Whether you proudly show off your indented pinky or decide to take a <keyword id="20016195" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="digital-detox" source="keywords">digital detox</keyword>, one thing’s for sure — our phones are changing us in more ways than we expected.

Gen Z folk are showing off their deformed ‘smartphone pinkies’ — and the images are horrifying

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Elon Musk's Las Vegas tunnel network has faced at least 67 trespassing incidents since 2022.</li><li>This includes vehicles tailgating Teslas to get inside.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk">Elon Musk's</a> Las Vegas tunnel network has a trespassing problem.The network of tunnels located underneath the Las Vegas Convention Center, built by <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-the-boring-company">Musk's Boring Company,</a> have seen at least 67 trespassing episodes since 2022, according to reports from Boring <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://fortune.com/2024/10/08/elon-musk-boring-company-tresspassing-las-vegas-loop/">obtained by Fortune</a> via a Freedom of Information request.Since the beginning of 2023, 22 vehicles have tailgated the Teslas that transport passengers through the tunnel network to get into the Boring Company's stations or tunnels.A spokesperson for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority told Fortune that all of those incidents were "inadvertent" with drivers getting confused and assuming the entrances were "a ride-share pickup spot or entry to parking." Only one incident resulted in a "tunnel intrusion," they said.Other trespassing incidents included a skateboarder who got into the tunnels via one of the passenger pickup stations.Elon Musk <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-the-boring-company">started working on the Boring Company in 2016</a>, as part of his plans to build a Hyperloop — a futuristic form of transport that aims to move people and cargo around underground tunnels at up to 700 miles per hour.The Boring Company's Las Vegas tunnel<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-boring-company-las-vegas-tunnel-opening-party-fallout-2021-1"> opened in 2021</a>. The 1.7-mile network allows passengers to travel in Teslas through narrow tunnels underneath the Las Vegas Convention Center.The tunneling firm wants to expand its Vegas network by building a 68-mile Vegas Loop under the city that would connect the existing tunnels to downtown Las Vegas and the city's international airport.However, the expansion has not been without issues. The Las Vegas monorail had to temporarily suspend operations when the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-boring-company-caused-vegas-monorail-shut-down-fortune-2024-4">Boring Company reportedly dug too close to one of its supporting pillars</a>.The Boring Company has also <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-boring-company-workers-chemical-burns-injuries-safety-report-2024-2">faced criticism over its safety record</a>.The Boring Company and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority did not respond to a request for comment, sent outside normal working hours.

Elon Musk's Las Vegas tunnel system has a trespassing problem

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Wind-tunnel testing is crucial for Formula 1 teams to study and optimize a car's aerodynamics.</li><li>Aerodynamics have become vital as regulations have emphasized downforce and airflow.</li></ul>Formula 1 is a fast sport, with cars reaching speeds of well over 200 mph. But off the track, things are a bit slower and more methodical. Months of testing go into the development of each race car — and wind-tunnel testing is critical in this process."Wind-tunnel testing is simply the most important development tool you have," said Guenther Steiner, a former team principal of the Haas F1 team who's now an ambassador for the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/miami-grand-prix-distinct-features-f1-race-marina-2024-5">Miami Grand Prix</a>. "You come up with ideas and test them through computer simulations, but then you must verify they actually work. That's where the wind tunnel comes in."Essentially, the wind tunnel is a large tubelike room with a massive fan at one end and a 60% scale model of a Formula 1 car suspended from the ceiling. A rolling track underneath the scale model simulates the road of a Formula 1 circuit, allowing engineers to study the car's aerodynamics without having to go to an actual track."It's really just a big — well, very big — metal tube with a fan in it," said Dan Fallows, the technical director of the Aston Martin Aramco F1 team, which this month is opening a technology center with a new wind tunnel."Instead of the car moving around the circuit, the car stays in one place, but the road moves and air flows around it," Fallows continued. "We simulate all of the conditions the car would see as it goes around the circuit, and, more importantly, we can directly measure the loads that would play on the car as it goes around the track in those conditions."Throughout the year, teams develop new parts that affect the car's aerodynamics, such as variations on the front and rear wings, the side pods, and the car's floor. The teams run these parts through a simulated computer model known as CFD, or computational fluid dynamics, and then place scale models on the car in the wind tunnel.<div type="image" title="A gray computer model of a race car with colorful lines around and behind it representing air flow." height="1410" width="2820" msid="113333847" hostid="261" sizebytes="187104"></div>"It gives us a very accurate understanding on the forces around the car and, if we do an update, what it would do for us," Fallows said. "It shows us what lap time or performance gain we could get."Engineers also communicate with the team's drivers and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/formula-1-team-principal-schedule-responsibilities-2024-6">principal</a> to develop the car to their liking and identify problems on a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/formula-1-hermann-carsten-tilke-design-new-racetracks-2024-8">track-by-track</a> basis."Some of the research is just stabilizing the car to make it easier to drive," Fallows said. "We split it between testing for outright performance and also track-dependent issues."<h2 id="7a56bf91-8895-4284-aa5e-46b6906b5116">Aerodynamics era</h2>In recent years, the wind tunnel has become more essential to the development of a Formula 1 car. Since 2022, car regulations have emphasized downforce and airflow, making aerodynamics vital."Our race cars are currently in an aerodynamics era," said Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren. "Sometimes, in the past, we've been in a power-unit era, for example — but the emphasis on aerodynamics right now makes the wind tunnel critically important."<div type="image" title="A head-on view of a Formula 1 race car suspended above a testing track." height="1512" width="3024" msid="113333846" hostid="261" sizebytes="94350"></div>The wind tunnel is so crucial that Formula 1 has restricted the time that teams can spend using their wind tunnels in a week. Time allotment works on a sliding scale: The constructor in last place gets the most time, while the first-place team gets the least."It's sort of like how in the NFL the worst team gets the best draft pick," Brown said. "The wind tunnel is used as a bit of a balancing act for team performance because it is just that critical."<h2 id="5505e761-c841-4f46-a968-e3ee5552a95b">The present and the future</h2>Each team walks a fine line between using the wind tunnel to further develop its current car and using it to develop the next season's car. Fallows said this would be particularly important for the 2026 season, when new rules and regulations will require substantial changes to car design."It's very tricky to allocate the time because we have a finite amount of resources," Fallows said. "But no doubt, for 2026, people will be starting their development an awful lot earlier. We're actually not allowed to start research on that until January 1, 2025 — but I guarantee every team will be doing that on the first day of the new year."Though wind-tunnel testing is largely a long-term development tool, Fallows said it could have short-term effects. He and his engineers at the technology center in England talk with the team at the track each Grand Prix weekend and often make adjustments in real time."When it gets really exciting is when you have something that happens on a race weekend, maybe during a Friday practice, and you get feedback from the drivers or engineers," he said. "You go into the wind tunnel, identify the problem, fix it, and get the solution on the car before it even goes to qualifying. That happens more often than you think."As with most things in Formula 1, teams are secretive about the specifics of their wind tunnels. For example, Fallows confidently says the wind tunnel in the new Aston Martin technology center will be the most advanced in Formula 1 — but can he divulge why?"Um, not really!" he said with a laugh. "Unfortunately, it's a bit of a closely guarded secret, but we've upgraded some of the things that other teams have. By the time it comes online, it'll be the best wind tunnel in a number of areas — and that should give us an edge."

How wind-tunnel testing can make or break an F1 season

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The IDF said it had recovered six hostages' bodies from a tunnel in the Gaza Strip.</li><li>One of the bodies recovered was that of US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.</li></ul>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the bodies of six hostages had been recovered from a tunnel in southern Gaza.In a statement posted to X, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the IDF and Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service, found and recovered the bodies of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Master Sergeant Ori Danino near Rafah.The IDF said it sent "heartfelt condolences to the families" and that "Israeli security forces were "operating with all means to bring home all the hostages as fast as possible."One of the hostages, Goldberg-Polin, was an Israeli-American whose parents spoke at the Democratic National Convention in August.In a statement, President Joe Biden said he was "devastated and outraged" by the news of Goldberg-Polin's death."Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages," he said.Vice President Kamala added: "Doug and my prayers are with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh's parents, and with everyone who knew and loved Hersh.""President Biden and I will never waver in our commitment to free the Americans and all those held hostage in Gaza," she said.Around 1,200 people were killed and about 250 people were taken hostage in Gaza following Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel.The operation to retrieve the six hostages' bodies comes amid ongoing efforts aimed at securing a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

IDF recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza tunnel, including a US citizen whose parents spoke at the DNC 

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Denver Airport is riddled with creepy conspiracy theories that have gone viral on social media.</li><li>The airport's diverse artwork and underground tunnels fuel myths of secret societies and aliens.</li></ul>I was doom-scrolling TikTok a few months ago when a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPREoUYuB/">video</a> of someone walking around empty terminals at Denver International Airport popped up. The video, posted at the end of May, had about 25 million views and 3.7 million likes as of this month.Any other US airport probably wouldn't garner the same attention, but Denver Airport is riddled with conspiracy <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.denver.org/blog/post/myths-denver-airport/">theories</a> and ghost stories that date back decades.The most famous myth is that a giant horse statue sitting outside the terminal killed its creator in the early 2000s. There's also the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/denver-airport-conspiracy-theories-2015-10">theory that the airport hides aliens</a> and lizard people in secret underground tunnels, while some believe demon gargoyles haunt the halls.I've always known about Denver's urban legends but never really believed in them, mostly because the stories are pretty outlandish and easily debunkable.The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/features/swastika-shaped-runways-a-pandemic-predictor-and-more-5-bizarre-theories-about-dia/article_f95ff56f-0eb7-5830-a7a9-22a41e560b17.html">runways</a> being a Swastika, for example, is a nasty conspiracy, considering the shape simply compensates for wind and optimizes traffic, as planes can land and take off in several different directions.<div type="image" title="An aerial view of the Denver airport runways." height="683" width="1024" msid="111787206" hostid="261" sizebytes="79056"></div>But a trip down the TikTok and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/123o5pf/whats_going_on_with_denver_airport/">Reddit</a> rabbit holes tells me there are plenty of people who think the airport is hiding something sinister — so I decided to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/united-basic-economy-review-carryon-middle-seat-new-york-denver-2024-7">fly out and see for myself.</a>The airport's marketing and communications team — which has <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/denver-international-airport-conspiracy-theories-debunked-2021-10">leaned into the lore</a> in its alien-themed gate events and talking gargoyle — gave me full access, including an up-close encounter with the "haunted" horse, a look at those empty hallways from TikTok, and a ride around its "secret" bunkers.<h2 id="aaf1ed9c-1b1e-4f47-8459-c892a29d2957">Secret societies aren't infiltrating Denver airport</h2>Much of Denver airport's lore started in March 1994, when a capstone was placed ahead of the airport's 1995 opening to house a time capsule dedicated to the people of Colorado.The capstone features the Freemasons' Square and Compass symbol and mentions a group called the "New World Airport Commission."<div type="image" title="The gray capstone piece with the Freemasons symbol and the date March 19, 1994." height="3024" width="4032" msid="111787195" hostid="261" sizebytes="2408366"></div>This snowballed into the idea that secret societies like the Freemasons, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ludacris-katt-williams-illuminati-claims-fast-and-furious-2024-1">the Illuminati</a>, and the New World Order were operating from within the newly built airport with the goal of world domination.Other artwork around the airport supposedly supports the theory. One mural, for example, has a man in a gas mask with a sword, who people say represents the New World Order's plan for genocide and destruction.Another, no longer there after remodeling, was a floor <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/denver/locals-guide-dia-conspiracy-theories">inscription</a> of a mining cart with the atomic symbols "Au" and "Ag" for gold and silver, respectively. Theorists said they stood for "Australian antigen" and exposed how the Illuminati planned to take out humanity.<div type="image" title="The mural at the Denver International Airport titled, &quot;Children of the World Dream Peace.&quot;" height="1000" width="1500" msid="111787203" hostid="261" sizebytes="106832"></div>While some of the airport's diverse <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.flydenver.com/at-the-airport/art/">collection</a> of artwork is big and bold, Stacey Stegman, the airport's SVP of communications, marketing, and customer service, who has worked there for almost 13 years, told Business Insider that people are reading too much into it.After seeing the "cryptic" works in person, I can confirm it really is just art. Stegman said the "commission" inscribed on the capstone didn't exist and was temporarily created for the airport's grand opening. Further, the masonry symbols are a nod to the stonemasons who, by trade, crafted the airport's capstone.Meanwhile, I see the mural as a representation of how war decimates society, not a warning about how secret societies plan to kill children. Yes, people think that.<div type="image" title="&quot;Children of the World Dream of Peace&quot; mural by Leo Tanguma at Denver International airport." height="1125" width="1500" msid="111787196" hostid="261" sizebytes="241088"></div>And the mining cart? It symbolized Colorado's history of mining both gold and silver, nothing more.<h2 id="ff71c5dd-cb37-417c-9dd3-6eea4c2cb8d3">The giant horse is not a cursed killer</h2>Although the towering 32-foot-tall cast-fiberglass horse standing outside Denver Airport is officially recognized as "<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.flydenver.com/art-exhibits/mustang/">Mustang</a>," theorists nicknamed it "Blucifer" for its blue color and devilish-looking red eyes.<div type="image" title="The author standing in a black outfit in front of the giant blue horse outside denver airport." height="1972" width="2629" msid="111787201" hostid="261" sizebytes="354960"></div>Mythmakers suggest the rearing horse is cursed after killing its creator, Luis Jiménez, in 2006. Jiménez was a famed artist who did, in fact, die building the statue — but not in the way conspiracists think.Stegman said Jiménez was killed in his <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hottest-tiny-home-startups-affordable-housing-shortage-crisis-2022-6">New Mexico</a> studio after a piece of the sculpture fell on his leg and severed a vital artery and noted the glowing eyes didn't come about because of it."The artist's father was a neon sign maker, so the red eyes were a tribute to his father," she said. "It's really a beautiful story, not something demonic."Jiménez's family and friends completed the statue and unveiled it in 2008, and I was lucky to see Mustang up close. It's truly a beautiful and fierce sculpture, but I had to be escorted by airport officials — police don't like random people parking nearby to see it, so stick to a drive-by.<h2 id="3c7d8e9e-90d7-4d56-aadd-5f2ef49e41e4">The gargoyles aren't demonic creatures cursing passengers</h2>To embrace its conspiracy theories, Denver Airport once <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpzDFN41JH4">hosted</a> an animatronic talking gargoyle, voiced live by a comedian, to entertain travelers.<div type="image" title="One of the gargoyles overlooking the bag claim." height="2154" width="2872" msid="111787204" hostid="261" sizebytes="190324"></div>The temporary gimmick complemented two grinning gargoyles situated on the walls of baggage claim.Theorists say the gargoyles — named "Notre Denver" after Notre Dame in Paris — are demons haunting the halls. However, Stegman said people are missing the point: <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/gargoyles-and-grotesques/dwIyM3GPNKfqLA">gargoyles</a> are there to protect a place from evil spirits, not harm it.Stegman said that although the airport leaned into the fun with the animatronic gargoyle, some people on social media were unhappy.<div type="image" title="A passenger looking at the gargoyle as he walks by." height="1915" width="2554" msid="111787207" hostid="261" sizebytes="221960"></div>"Some people thought we were intentionally doing something evil, which concerned me," she said. "We didn't do it to antagonize anyone; we did it to embrace the airport's personality, but I underestimated how strongly people believe in all of it."<h2 id="434c828f-dda5-4f2c-9195-fa18ef871d1e">The tunnels aren't secret and have nothing to do with the supernatural</h2>My Denver airport tour was sparked by the viral TikTok. It turned out to be just <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/flying-ultra-low-cost-airlines-spirit-frontier-not-worth-it-2024-6">Frontier Airlines' ground-loading gates</a>, where people walk out to the plane via the tarmac, not jetbridges. Stegman said they simply weren't operating at the time of the video.<div type="image" title="The ground-loading gates at Denver with people sitting and waiting." height="2350" width="3133" msid="111787209" hostid="261" sizebytes="433252"></div>But it's not the only "hidden" place in Denver Airport where theorists believe something nefarious is going on.When the airport was constructed, few aerial photos of the project existed, and the ones that did exist showed a labyrinth of underground tunnels being built.<div type="image" title="Stitched photos of denver's tent design and its baggage system with conveyor belts as built in 1995." height="1083" width="2000" msid="111787210" hostid="261" sizebytes="157244"></div>Stegman said this caused people to think they were secret chambers to host things like the Illuminati's headquarters, a lair for lizard people, laboratories for alien experiments, and bunkers for the rich.The fact that construction was years behind schedule and millions over budget further fueled the conspiracy theories because people assumed it was due to some sinister plot, she said."People have picked out this theme of death and destruction and think Denver Airport is the place where the world's elite will come for protection when the government or an apocalypse wipes out society," Stegman said.The truth is the airport property is more than twice the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.flydenver.com/about-den/#:~:text=The%20airport%20operates%20on%2053,Boston%2C%20Miami%20or%20San%20Francisco.">size</a> of Manhattan (yes, it's that big) and requires miles and miles of underground infrastructure to protect its baggage system from Denver's snowy winters.The terminal train also runs through its own underground corridor.<div type="image" title="The Denver airport baggage tunnel with carts parked around." height="2954" width="3939" msid="111787211" hostid="261" sizebytes="675402"></div>I took a golf cart ride all around the tunnels, which you need special access to, and it's set up like a proper road system with stop and yield signs and lanes. There are random doors, but they're for things like storage or emergency exits — there were no little green people casually walking around."We served almost 78 million passengers last year, do people think we can hide secret bunkers and alien testing from them, as well as the 40,000 people who work here?" she said. "That's pretty brilliant if we could."

I got a behind-the-scenes tour of the conspiracy theory-filled Denver Airport to see its 'secret' tunnels and 'cursed' horse

India, a land steeped in history and culture, also boasts a modern tapestry of engineering marvels that stand as testaments to human ingenuity and perseverance. Among these, the country's <keyword id="142777" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tunnels" source="Orion">tunnels</keyword> weave a story of connectivity, innovation, and the triumph of engineering over challenging terrains. From the Himalayas to the Western Ghats, these tunnels not only reduce travel time but also facilitate year-round access, providing crucial links for transportation and connectivity. Let's delve into the fascinating world of 10 famous <keyword id="19482362" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tunnels-in-India" source="Orion">tunnels in India</keyword> that encapsulate the nation's spirit of progress. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Rohtang Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh: A Gateway to the Himalayas" comment="subhead" text="Rohtang Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh: A Gateway to the Himalayas"><keyword id="166207" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rohtang-Tunnel" source="Orion">Rohtang Tunnel</keyword>, Himachal Pradesh: A Gateway to the Himalayas</cmsannotation> Nestled in the breathtaking Himalayas, the Rohtang Tunnel, also known as <keyword id="8486907" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Atal-Tunnel" source="Orion">Atal Tunnel</keyword>, is a marvel of engineering connecting Manali to Lahaul-Spiti Valley. Stretching over 9 kilometers, it traverses the Pir Panjal range, providing year-round access and significantly reducing travel time. This engineering feat has not only enhanced connectivity but has also become a symbol of perseverance in the challenging Himalayan landscape. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Jawahar Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: Bridging Regions with Innovation" comment="subhead" text="Jawahar Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: Bridging Regions with Innovation">Jawahar Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: Bridging Regions with Innovation</cmsannotation> Situated in the Pir Panjal Range, the Jawahar Tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway has been a vital link between Jammu and the Kashmir Valley since its construction in the 1950s. This remarkable achievement in connectivity has played a crucial role in uniting regions, showcasing the resilience of Indian engineering in the face of challenging terrains. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: A Railway Odyssey through the Himalayas" comment="subhead" text="Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: A Railway Odyssey through the Himalayas">Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: A Railway Odyssey through the Himalayas</cmsannotation> Embracing the challenges of the Himalayan terrain, the Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel is a standout feature of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project. Spanning over 11 kilometers, it stands as one of India's longest railway tunnels, providing a scenic and efficient rail route through the picturesque landscape. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: All-Weather Connectivity in the Valley" comment="subhead" text="Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: All-Weather Connectivity in the Valley">Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: All-Weather Connectivity in the Valley</cmsannotation> Connecting Banihal to Qazigund, the Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel is a vital link for transportation in the Kashmir Valley. Its construction aimed at reducing travel distances and ensuring all-weather road connectivity, thereby enhancing accessibility to the picturesque valley. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Konkan Railway Tunnel, Maharashtra: Engineering Elegance Amidst Western Ghats" comment="subhead" text="Konkan Railway Tunnel, Maharashtra: Engineering Elegance Amidst Western Ghats">Konkan Railway Tunnel, Maharashtra: Engineering Elegance Amidst Western Ghats</cmsannotation> The Konkan Railway Line, with its numerous tunnels through the Western Ghats, stands as a testament to engineering elegance. These tunnels not only facilitate smooth train travel but also offer breathtaking views along the scenic Konkan coast, turning a journey into an aesthetic experience. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: Redefining Road Connectivity" comment="subhead" text="Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: Redefining Road Connectivity">Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, Jammu and Kashmir: Redefining Road Connectivity</cmsannotation> Spanning over 9 kilometers, the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is a beacon of modern infrastructure and safety features. Its construction aimed at reducing travel time and enhancing connectivity between regions, making it a notable engineering achievement in India. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Karbude Tunnel, Maharashtra: Navigating the Western Ghats" comment="subhead" text="Karbude Tunnel, Maharashtra: Navigating the Western Ghats">Karbude Tunnel, Maharashtra: Navigating the Western Ghats</cmsannotation> As part of the Konkan Railway route, the Karbude Tunnel is strategically located to ensure seamless train travel through the mountainous landscape of the Western Ghats. Its presence is integral to the efficiency and success of the railway network in Maharashtra. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Khowai Tunnel, Meghalaya: Carving Through Rocky Terrain" comment="subhead" text="Khowai Tunnel, Meghalaya: Carving Through Rocky Terrain">Khowai Tunnel, Meghalaya: Carving Through Rocky Terrain</cmsannotation> Carved through the rocky terrain of Meghalaya, the Khowai Tunnel plays a vital role in connecting the northeastern state with the rest of the country through the railway line. Its construction was a significant undertaking, showcasing the commitment to connectivity in even the most challenging landscapes. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway Tunnel, Tamil Nadu: Urban Connectivity Elevated" comment="subhead" text="Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway Tunnel, Tamil Nadu: Urban Connectivity Elevated">Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway Tunnel, Tamil Nadu: Urban Connectivity Elevated</cmsannotation> The Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway, featuring a tunnel section, serves as a crucial link between Chennai Port and Maduravoyal. This infrastructure marvel not only facilitates efficient transportation but also eases traffic congestion in the bustling city of Chennai. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Karwar Tunnel, Karnataka: Navigating the Western Ghats in Karnataka" comment="subhead" text="Karwar Tunnel, Karnataka: Navigating the Western Ghats in Karnataka">Karwar Tunnel, Karnataka: Navigating the Western Ghats in Karnataka</cmsannotation> Serving the Konkan Railway, the Karwar Tunnel in Karnataka is a noteworthy part of the railway network. It exemplifies the engineering prowess required to navigate the challenging Western Ghats, connecting regions and contributing to the efficiency of the railway network in the state. These 10 famous tunnels in India not only showcase the nation's commitment to connectivity but also highlight the engineering excellence that has overcome geographical challenges. From the Himalayas to the Western Ghats, these tunnels stand as symbols of progress, linking regions, and providing efficient transportation routes. As India continues to forge ahead in its development journey, these tunnels remain as shining examples of human ingenuity and perseverance in the face of formidable terrains.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Authorities are blaming an intern for a construction firm in China for a tunnel collapse.</li><li>The intern, Wang Nianpu, is named "mainly responsible" and criminally liable while his bosses face fines.</li></ul>Chinese authorities have named a construction intern as likely criminally responsible for a pipe network collapse that killed three construction workers.Wang Nianpu, an intern working as a quality inspector, was one of three people marked in an investigation report as liable for the collapse in December along a main road in central <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/video-chinese-mountain-split-perfectly-between-red-and-green-trees-2021-11">Jinan</a> City.The report, seen by Business Insider, was filed in early May but went viral after <a target="_blank" href="https://m.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_27590999">local media</a> reported the case over the weekend.It said the workers were killed in a tunnel that collapsed because a steel support beam was missing. An excavator was plowing through soil at the entrance, causing steel plating inside the trench to fall and crush the trio.As a result, dozens of local government officials, Wang's senior colleagues, and bosses face fines, warnings, or formal admonishment.Only Wang, a technician, and a site supervisor were named for criminal investigation.The report singled out Wang, saying he was "mainly responsible for the occurrence of the accident" and that he was previously detained but released on bail pending his trial.But it wasn't his role as a quality inspector that landed him in trouble.According to the investigation run by Jinan's Emergency Management Bureau, Wang's supervisors discovered a safety hazard in the tunnel on December 28 and signed an order to stop work for the next day.Wang was instructed to deliver the order to construction crews on December 29 but failed to do so for "personal reasons," the report said.Authorities said the tunnel collapsed the next day.The report found that the work carried out in the trench broke regulations and recommended a $151,000 fine for a Qingdao branch of PowerChina Construction, which was overseeing the site.It's unclear who was Wang's direct employer. PowerChina Construction is a state-owned company and worked on the project with several subcontractors, including Chengda Lighting Engineering and Hengxin Construction Supervision.Wang's case went viral on Weibo, China's version of X, on Tuesday, becoming the top search topic on the platform for several hours, per data seen by BI."I'm shocked. This type of accident is blamed on the person with the lowest salary?" <a target="_blank" href="https://weibo.com/7422727830/OhoZVuqeO?refer_flag=1001030103_">one Weibo user wrote.</a> "You're asking him to take the main blame when he can't even sit at the table for meals.""It's no longer a joke that interns must bear important responsibility. It's a fact," <a target="_blank" href="https://weibo.com/6123216573/Ohp2cc1VH?refer_flag=1001030103_">wrote another.</a>Local media outlet <a target="_blank" href="https://weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309405041312742113475">Red Star News</a>, citing labor experts from law firms in Beijing and Hunan, wrote that the "status of an intern should not be a prerequisite for a person to be exempted from criminal punishment."

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, trapping people in rock quarries and highway tunnels.</li><li>It's the biggest quake to hit the region in 25 years, and aftershocks could continue through the week.</li></ul>Dozens of people are trapped in highway tunnels and a pair of rock quarries after a massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Wednesday, <a target="_blank" href="https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-earthquake-tsunami-f086aac0c3082036d1ca77c01828fb28">the Associated Press</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/02/asia/taiwan-earthquake-tsunami-warning-intl-hnk/index.html">CNN reported</a>.The quake struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan, disrupting the morning rush hour and toppling buildings in the biggest quake to hit the country in 25 years.The Taiwanese fire authority says in addition to the trapped workers, at least nine people have been killed, the AP reported.Sixty-four people are trapped in one quarry and 6 people in another, according to the AP.It's unclear how the workers became trapped or how they can be rescued.CNN reported that 137 people remained trapped in highway tunnels on Wednesday morning; an additional 75 people who were stranded were rescued, the outlet reported.Taiwan's national fire agency says that at least nine people have died — all in Hualien County — and over 900 have been injured, according to CNN. The severity of their injuries is not clear.Authorities told the AP that they've lost contact with 50 people who were traveling in minibusses through Hualien's Taroko National Park. Three hikers died in landslides in the park, and a van driver died after boulders crushed his vehicle, the AP reported.Taiwan, an island country of about 23 million people, is regularly hit by earthquakes, which sometimes trigger tsunamis, because of its location along the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire, a belt of volcanoes where many tectonic plates converge, is the most active seismic and volcanic region in the world, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-ring-fire">according to the USGS</a>."I've grown accustomed to (earthquakes). But today was the first time I was scared to tears by an earthquake," Hsien-hsuen Keng, who lives in a fifth-floor apartment in Taipei, told the AP. "I was awakened by the earthquake. I had never felt such intense shaking before."Tsunami warnings were issued in Taiwan, southern Japan, and the Philippines following Wednesday's quake, but have since been retracted, CNN reported.Series of aftershocks have already hit the region, and authorities warn they could continue up to a magnitude 7 until the end of the week, a spokesperson for Taiwan's Central Weather Administration told CNN.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Federal Aviation Authority issued ground stops at JFK and EWR following an earthquake. </li><li>The Holland Tunnel, NJ Transit, and New York City subways also experienced delays.</li></ul>Travel for this weekend's Solar Eclipse is in full swing nationwide, but an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/earthquake-rattles-new-york-city-new-jersey-2024-4">unexpected earthquake Friday morning</a> caused airline and tunnel disruptions all across New York and the tri-state area.The United States Geological Survey <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?currentFeatureId=us7000ma74&amp;extent=15.28419,-132.62695&amp;extent=57.563,-37.26563">estimated</a> the earthquake fell under a 4.8 magnitude, which is the largest in about 250 years. The epicenter was 30 miles west of Newark, New Jersey.The Federal Aviation Authority issued ground stops at JFK and Newark Liberty International Airport. Additionally, flights that were supposed to land in Newark were held as workers inspected the runaway for damage.The ground stop at John F. Kennedy International Airport ended by 11:30 a.m, according to Flightradar24. The ground stop at Newark was issued at 11:05 a.m. and ended close to 12:30 p.m., according to live <a target="_blank" href="https://nasstatus.faa.gov/">updates</a> on the FAA website.Departures to Newark are delayed 77 minutes and arrivals are delayed about 45 minutes, according to the FAA."A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey may impact some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Baltimore," FAA spokesperson Crystal Essiaw said. "Air traffic operations are resuming as quickly as possible."The earthquake is also impacting drivers in the city. The Holland Tunnel closed temporarily for an inspection following the earthquake. NJ Transit <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/NJTRANSIT/status/1776263883008758250">posted</a> on X at 11 a.m. that the rail service was delayed up to 20 minutes due to "bridge inspections following an earlier earthquake."New York Gov. Kathy Hochul <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/GovKathyHochul/status/1776257181454676383">posted</a> on X, formerly Twitter, that her office is assessing "impacts and any damage that may have occurred."The office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams also <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/NYCMayorsOffice/status/1776260459965899125">posted</a> on X that they were assessing the damage but "do not have any reports of major impacts at this time."The Metropolitan Transportation Authority posted delays with the 4, 5, A, C, E, and L trains. Although, it did not specify if the delays were related to the earthquake.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Archaeologists are excavating a 2000-year-old network of tunnels in Israel.</li><li>The labyrinth, found in Huqoq, was used by Jews in revolt against the Roman Empire.</li></ul>Archeologists in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/underground-hideout-nearly-2000-years-ago-unearthed-israel-2024-04-03/">Israel have uncovered a huge labyrinth</a> used by Jewish rebels to hide from the Roman legions, Reuters reports.The underground refuge in northern Israel was dug nearly 2,000 years ago during a revolt against the Roman Empire. While the complex was first discovered decades ago, it is now being properly excavated.The archeological discovery echoes some of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict issues.The ancient Jewish labyrinth, consisting of narrow tunnels and caves designed to shelter entire families, was found in Huqoq in Galilee.In a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/4/underground-tunnels-found-in-israel-from-jewish-revolt-against-romans#:~:text=Archaeologists%20have%20uncovered%20a%20vast,Empire's%20occupation%202%2C000%20years%20ago.">video by Al Jazeera</a>, Uri Berger of the Israel Antiquities Authority said the network was dug "for families to hide while the Romans were here, because they feared for their lives, for their children.""We were amazed to see how big this complex is," said Berger.Under Roman occupation, Jewish rebels attempted two ill-fated revolts.Professor Yinon Shivtiel of the Zefat Academic College, who is one of the excavation's directors, said the findings indicate that the caves were "clearly in use" during the First Revolt, which took place from 66- 74 AD, and the Bar-Kochba Rebellion in 132-136 AD.Eighty-three hiding complexes have been discovered, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2024-03-18/ty-article/israeli-archaeologists-reveal-huge-ancient-hiding-complex-in-the-galilee/0000018e-50d3-dca4-ad8e-f4fffdc10000">Haaretz reports</a>."In all of them, we found pottery that testifies to the presence of Jews during the revolts against the Romans," Shivtiel told the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/ancient-jewish-revolt-era-safe-rooms-revealed-in-the-galilee/">Times of Israel</a>.<h2>The tunnels of the rebel Jews weren't used for combat</h2><div type="image" title="Members of Al-Quds Brigades, an armed wing of Islamic Jihad Movement, keep guard at tunnels on Gaza-Israeli border against a possible attack by Israeli forces in Gaza City, Gaza on March 30, 2023." height="1667" width="2500" msid="109093171" hostid="261" sizebytes="266344"></div>While the tunnels being excavated in present-day Huqoq confirm the Jewish ancestral relationship with ancient Israel, they are close to land that includes the former village called Yaquq, once <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.zochrot.org/villages/village_details/49205/en?Yaquq">home to over 200 hundred Palestinian Arabs</a> who farmed wheat, barley, olives, goats, and honey.Yaquq was depopulated in the Israeli War of Independence, an event Palestinians call the Nakba, which means "catastrophe" in Arabic and refers to the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.un.org/unispal/about-the-nakba/#:~:text=The%20Nakba%2C%20which%20means%20%E2%80%9Ccatastrophe,ethnic%20and%20multi%2Dcultural%20society.">mass displacement and dispossession of more than half the Palestinian population</a> from the territory established as the Israeli state in 1948.Meanwhile, today's fighters in Gaza have also gone subterranean to avoid a more powerful enemy.About 112 miles away from Huqoq, an elaborate network of tunnels used by Hamas, believed to be 350-450 miles long, have been constructed beneath the Gaza enclave.Referred to as the <a target="_blank" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/28/middleeast/hamas-tunnels-gaza-intl/index.html">"Gaza metro" </a>by the Israel Defense Force (IDF), the labyrinth is used by Hamas and other militants to house weapons and supplies, imprison hostages kidnapped in Israel, and take cover and move around Gaza hidden from Israeli attacks.<a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-struggles-to-destroy-hamass-gaza-tunnel-network-fb641122">The IDF has destroyed 20%-40% of the underground network</a> during its six-month invasion of Gaza that was launched after October 7, say reports.But Shivtiel <a target="_blank" href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/ancient-jewish-revolt-era-safe-rooms-revealed-in-the-galilee/">told The Times of Israel</a> that there is a "big difference" between the Hamas tunnels and the hiding complexes of the Jewish resistance of the Roman period — "it's impossible to compare," as the Jewish tunnels and cavities were not used for combat, he said."If you go into them, they are just like underground mamadim," he said, referring to the contemporary Hebrew word for "safe rooms."Safe rooms are now commonplace in modern-day Israel after years of rocket attacks fired by militants from Gaza and Hezbollah fighters from Lebanon.Reut Aisenberg, a resident of Tel Aviv, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-inside-safe-room-bomb-shelter-israel-war-palestine-gaza-2023-10">told Business Insider</a> that "almost everyone" has a safe room in Israel.<a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tunnel-warfare-evolution-history-military-tactic-2023-11">Tunnel warfare</a> has been used since the 9th century BC, first constructed by the ancient Middle Eastern empire of the Assyrians.Business Insider contacted Yinon Shivtiel and the Israel Antiquities Authority for comment.

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