Phones, computers and other gadgets have added to a 63% increase in electronic waste in Asia

According to a study from the United Nations University, a growing number of gadgets and more people who can afford to buy them has led to a 63% increase in electronic waste in Asia. Phones, computers and other appliances have contributed to 12.3 million tons of e-waste generated across the continent between 2010 and 2015.
China alone more than doubled its electronic trash within that time frame. Shorter lifespans of technology and the need for replacements, is cited as another reason why e-trash is growing in Asia.

The study notes that e-trash is often dumped illegally, ultimately causing environmental problems. Tech products often contain lead and mercury that are toxic to humans and the planet. Meanwhile, the process of burning electronics which is often conducted by landfills to get rid of clutter can cause chronic health issues.

Massive alligator spotted casually walking across a path in Central Florida

A huge alligator caused quite a stir as it strolled across a path at the Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida, on Sunday. Known to the locals as "Hunchback", visitors to the nature center can be seen witnessing the unusual spectacle. 

Louis van Gaal backtracks on retirement plans

Former Manchester United, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Netherlands coach, Louis van Gaal has denied reports that he retired (read here) following a recent interview. 

Van Gaal in an interview with Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf on Tuesday, suggested, following his son in-law's death he could retire from management after a successful 26 year career, coaching the world's biggest clubs.

"I thought it would be a sabbatical, but now I do not think I will return." He said .

But when aske d by Spanish radio station El Larguero on Wednesday, if he had really retired , he said :

 "No. I am going to take a sabbatical year and then maybe. I will decide yes or no. It is not definitive. Maybe I retire. But in this moment, I do not know. It is not the moment to decide. 

"For personal reasons I have taken a sabbatical year and after that I will decide. Depending also on the offers, it will be my decision to return or not." 

'I received an offer from Valencia, but in this moment I said no," Van Gaal added.  Next year could be different, depending on how I feel."

When asked the particular period he received the Valencia offer, he said:

 "I don't know. Maybe a month ago or a few weeks ago. It could have been a nice project."

See what Twitter users are saying after former Manchester United coach Louis Van Gaal announced retirement

The football world woke up this morning to hear that  veteran coach, Louis van Gaal has decided to retire from management after over 20 years.

It brings down the curtain on a terrific career, and Man United fans, who have very fond memories of the eccentric Van Gaal took to Twitter to talk about their former coach. He was a real character, and the world of sports will miss him. 

17-year-old boy allegedly hacked his entire family to death as they lay in their beds

Alexander K, a 17-year-old school boy, is being held as a suspect in the death of his entire family after they were all found hacked to death in their beds at home in Tambov, Russia.

Alexander had reportedly suffered from depression after his mother died of cancer three years ago. 


He is also believed to have withdrawn from his family and friends and joined a sect. To add to all these, he did not get along with his father and his father's new girlfriend, but the friction between him and his family is believed to have come to a crux after his family refused to lend him 200,000 RUB (£2,788).

Alexander's grandmother, Vera 67, his father, victor, 43, and his sister, Victoria 14 were all found in their beds with multiple axe wounds. Alexander is being questioned by police and is expected to be charged with murder afterwards.

Show promoter Supo Dosunmu who gave D'banj and Don Jazzy their big break in the United States has died

Supo Dosunmu a popular US show promoter, CEO of Unique promotions and son of late Senator Wahab Dosunmu is dead. Supo died on Monday, January 16, 2017 in the United States.

Before his death, Supo (in black) was quite popular in the Nigerian Music Scene and he was a respected and popular show promoter in United States who took Dbanj and Don Jazzy on their first major tour US several years back.

 

Supo who had gone through thirteen surgeries had been off the scene since his March 18, 2010 car crash that left him bed ridden for over two years. He was just kicking off his career as a promoter again before he died.

Katie Price gets completely naked for her racy 2017 calendar

38 year old former model, TV Presenter and mother of 5, stripped completely naked as she posed for her new racy 2017 calendar.

Katie posed in nothing more than a pair of heeled sandals and in one racy shot, can be seen sitting on an armchair with only her right hand covering her assets.