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Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Gets Invite to Baby Shower—Left 'Speechless' at What It Says
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Reddit post has forced thousands to consider the ever-changing boundaries of baby names. The post has left the internet aghast after a user shared a baby shower invitation that was "in honor of Chernobyl Hope," sparking a wave of concern over the choice of name shared with the 1986 nuclear disaster. With 36,000 upvotes, the invitation went viral, prompting nearly 2,000 comments from stunned—and offended—Redditors. The poster, who was invited to the shower, shared a screenshot of the perplexing invitation: "Welp, I just got invited to a baby shower," they wrote. "I'm speechless." A woman looks at an invitation. A woman looks at an invitation. Rawpixel/Getty Images In the comments, the woman elaborated on her initial reaction: "I have a feeling [the parents] don't know what Chernobyl meant," she wrote. "I asked them where they got the idea from and said it just sounded nice?" Chernobyl was the name of a nuclear power plant in Ukraine, part of the USSR at the time. In 1986, a reactor at the plant exploded, releasing radioactive chemicals which had a devastating effect on the local area. It is the worst nuclear disaster in history, and was the subject of a 2019 HBO mini-series by the same name. The revelation that the parents-to-be might be unaware of the historical significance of "Chernobyl" only amplified the shock online. One Redditor's comment, "I'm sure everyone at the celebration will be radiant," quickly amassed 13,000 upvotes and sparked a pun war over the unfortunate name. "Please let us know how the baby shower went," another commenter begged. "I can't imagine anyone there being able to have a straight face." Many shared their own stories of vetting baby names to avoid similar associations. "I had a name on my baby list when I was with my ex and Googled it," one person shared. "It was someone well known who had very close ties to Hitler. Of course, the name was immediately scrapped (and eventually my ex was too). I thought everyone Googled names before they handed them out? I even did it for my dog!" Another commenter pointed out the linguistic origin of Chernobyl while still emphasizing its modern context. "I mean, the word Chernobyl was originally the name of a common mug wort plant, a medicinal herb," they wrote. "But there's a reason we don't name children Adolph any longer, even if that name was relatively innocuous before 1939." Commenters Give Suggestions Advice poured in for how the poster might gently inform the expectant parents about the name's associations. "Please tell them about the power plant," one person wrote. "You don't have to say it in a judgemental way. Just something like, 'That HBO series about the nuclear plant that exploded was also called Chernobyl, wasn't it?' They might still stick to the name, but at least it gives them an opportunity to make an informed decision." However, for some, the name choice hit a much more personal and painful chord. A Redditor who was directly impacted by the disaster shared a powerful testimony. "I haven't ever met another has been affected by Chernobyl," they wrote. "I was born sick due to it, because my mother was pregnant with me and in the area when it occurred. It has made my fun. Being profoundly disabled at age 37 due to human an error that never offered compensation for all of us who had their lives ruined by it. Honestly, I'm not offended by a lot. Really. But this? It's like calling someone Hiroshima or Nagasaki." Newsweek reached out to u/kittysogood for comment via Reddit.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
"Hitler" Comments Deepen NATO Ally Turkey's Feud With Israel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler in comments on Israel's attacks on Iran, drawing a strong response and deepening the feud between the Turkish leader and Israel. Why It Matters The new friction over Israel's attacks on Iran highlights an escalating rivalry between the two U.S. allies and key Middle East powers that has also surfaced over the wars in Gaza and Syria. U.S. President Donald Trump is on good terms with both the Turkish and Israeli leaders, but Turkey is a potential adversary to Israel, already engaged in a regional arms race, expanding its domestic military production—especially in drones, missiles, and air defense—and signaling its own nuclear ambitions. People wave Palestinian, Turkish and Iranian flags during a protest in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 15, 2025. People wave Palestinian, Turkish and Iranian flags during a protest in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Emrah Gurel/AP Photo What To Know "Netanyahu has long surpassed the tyrant Hitler in the crime of genocide. We hope their fate will not be the same. Hopefully, sooner or later he will appear before an international independent court," the Turkish leader said in a recent speech and on his account on X, formerly Twitter. After Israel launched an attack on Iran's nuclear program and military establishment, Erdoğan denounced Israel for "inhumane aggression" across the Middle East, telling the Emir of Qatar in a Tuesday phone call that Netanyahu has once again proven to be "the biggest threat to the region's security," according to Hurriyet Daily News. Responding, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said: "The Sultan in his own eyes, in yet another inflammatory speech, continues to incite against Israel and against the Israeli Prime Minister. Erdogan, who has set a record in suppressing the freedoms and rights of his citizens, as well as his country's opposition, dares to preach to others. Comparisons to Hitler are strongly offensive in Israel because of the Holocaust of about six million Jews. Israel and Turkey have a complex and often tense relationship marked by periods of cooperation and sharp disagreements. While both countries have strong economic and security ties, political differences have led to frequent diplomatic rifts. On Thursday, Israel launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran after Iran attacked Israel with a barrage of missiles, with the civilian death toll increasing on both sides. The United States is also considering whether to strike Iran. Nearly a week into the conflict, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as "the modern Hitler" and declaring that he "cannot continue to exist." What People Are Saying Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar: "The Sultan in his own eyes, in yet another inflammatory speech, continues to incite against Israel and against the Israeli Prime Minister. Erdogan, who has set a record in suppressing the freedoms and rights of his citizens, as well as his country's opposition, dares to preach to others. It is particularly ironic that someone who does not hide his imperialist ambitions, someone who invaded northern Syria and illegally holds northern Cyprus, claims to speak in the name of morality and international law. A little self-awareness could be helpful." Turkey's Foreign Ministry: "The fact that Israeli officials feel compelled to fixate on our President's statements only reaffirms the accuracy of the points raised therein. The responsibility for Netanyahu's name being mentioned alongside perpetrators of historic atrocities lies solely with himself, as he currently stands accused of crimes of genocide before international courts." What Happens Next The fallout of the worsening relationship between Turkey and Israel threatens to undermine U.S. interests in the region and increases the risk of further conflicts.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
What is Sejjil? Iran fires ultra-heavy, long-range ballistic missile at Israel: 5 things to know
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Thursday said it fired Sejjil-2, an ultra-heavy, long-range ballistic missile, towards Israel. "The twelfth wave of Operation 'True Promise 3' has begun with the launch of ultra-heavy, long-range, two-stage Sejjil missiles," the Iranian embassy in India wrote on X, citing a statement by the guard corps. Follow LIVE updates here. "Sejjil missiles, powered by solid fuel and with long-range capabilities, are among Iran's most accurate and powerful strategic weapons. They possess the ability to penetrate and destroy critical enemy targets," it added. According to The Times of Israel, the missile was intercepted by the IDF, with fragments causing minor damage to a vehicle. The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its seventh day on Thursday after Israel struck a key Iranian nuclear site and Iranian missiles hit an Israeli hospital. Also Read | 'Modern-day Hitler' Khamenei 'must cease to exist': Israeli defence minister amid Iran conflict Israel claimed that the site contained components and specialised equipment used to advance nuclear weapons development while Iran claimed that it targeted an Israeli military site, not the hospital. It also claimed that the damage at the hospital was due to a 'blast wave' of the missile.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
North Korea backs Iran, says ‘cancer-like' Israel threatening peace in Middle East
North Korea on Thursday backed Iran amid the conflict with Israel, with its spokesperson for the foreign ministry in Pyongyang expressing "serious concerns" regarding Israeli's military attack against Iran. As per state-run KCNA, the official further accused Israel of raising the dangers of an "all-out war in the Middle East." "The present grave situation witnessed by the world clearly proves that Israel, supported and patronised by the US and the West, is a cancer-like entity for the peace in the Middle East and a chief culprit of destroying global peace and security," the official was quoted as saying by KCNA. The official further called out Israel for its "hideous act of aggression" for violating Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Follow LIVE updates on the conflict here "The Zionists who brought a new war to the Middle East and the behind-the-scenes forces who zealously patronise and support them will be held totally responsible for destroying international peace and security," the official added further. North Korea's statement against Israel reflects its close ties with Iran. With ties dating back to 1973, both Tehran and Pyongyang have established a close relation while being under sanctions from the US and the West for their weapons and nuclear programmes. Also Read: 'Modern-day Hitler' Khamenei 'must cease to exist': Israeli defence minister amid Iran conflict The conflict between Iran and Israel escalated to new heights after the Israeli military strike under 'Operation Rising Lion'. As the fighting continues, both Tehran and Tel Aviv have vowed to intensify their attacks amid global calls for de-escalation. The US, on the other hand, is mulling a possible intervention in the conflict after President Donald Trump stated he is still weighing his options. Due to the back and forth attacks, at least 224 people have been killed in Iran and 24 in Israel.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Khamenei can't be allowed to exist, Israeli minister fumes after fresh strikes
Israel's Defence Minister, Isarel Katz, said on Thursday that Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 'can no longer be allowed to exist' after an Israeli hospital was hit by an Iranian missile attack that wounded at least 47 people and struck key civilian infrastructure, including a major hospital, as reported by the news agency Associated Press.'Khamenei openly declares that he wants Israel destroyed — he personally gives the order to fire on hospitals. He considers the destruction of the state of Israel to be a goal,' Israel Katz told journalists in Holon near Tel Aviv. 'Such a man can no longer be allowed to exist.'advertisementHe added, "If during the terrible Holocaust the State of Israel had existed and the strong Israel Defense Forces had existed and we knew that we could send the IDF to the bunker to capture the Jew-hater Hitler in order to thwart the plan to exterminate the Jews that he led, we would have done that and sent the IDF and pulled him out and eliminated him, and so exactly accordingly, I see the situation that Khamenei is the modern Hitler.' On Thursday, the Iranian barrage hit a high-rise and several residential buildings near Tel Aviv and caused a fire at the Soroka Medical Centre in Beersheba. The hospital, which serves roughly a million residents in southern Israel and houses over 1,000 beds, suffered damage to an old surgery building. However, the facility had been partially evacuated in advance, emergency services said patients had to be moved following the to the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "This morning, Iran's terrorist tyrants launched missiles at Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheba and at civilians in central Israel. We will exact the full price from the tyrants in Tehran.'Two doctors at Soroka told the news agency Associated Press that the explosion occurred moments after air raid sirens blared.A spokesperson for the hospital reported 'damage to the hospital and extensive damage in various areas. We are currently assessing the damage, including injuries. We ask the public not to come to the hospital at this time.'Apart from Soroka hospital, Iranian missiles struck other areas, including a residential high-rise in Tel Aviv. A Tel Aviv hospital reported receiving 16 wounded individuals, three of whom were seriously to the Iranian strikes, Israel has carried out a series of strikes, the most significant of which targeted Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, a facility capable of producing plutonium, a material usable in nuclear weapons. The Israeli military said, 'The strike targeted the component intended for plutonium production, in order to prevent the reactor from being restored and used for nuclear weapons development.'Israel also hit another nuclear-related site near Natanz. Israeli fighter jets reportedly hit the reactor core seal at Arak to halt its potential use in weapons the conflict began with a surprise wave of Israeli airstrikes, more than 639 people have been killed in Iran, including 263 civilians, according to a Washington-based Iranian human rights group. Iran has since launched over 400 missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel, killing at least 24 people and injuring hundreds more, as reported by inputs from InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Israel#Iran
