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Terrible Tattoos With Some Very Funny Mistakes Have Been Revealed Online

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You’d think that even when a customer fails to spellcheck their design, their tattoo artists would.

But apparently not always, as these hilarious body art fails shared online show.

From awkward spelling blunders to grammar mishaps and dodgy doodles, these tattoos photographs will have you in stitches.

Quite how they ever came about remains a mystery, but it’s safe say that some of them will have triggered some serious regret.

We’re guessing a woman was supposed to get “patience” inked on her wrist inside of the more medical-sounding “patients”.

Meanwhile, a girl was left red-faced after discovering her Chinese symbol tatt translates to “picnic table”.

A heartfelt tribute tatt went horribly wrong after a body art lover mixed up her dates.

And, a rogue apostrophe ruined one body confident woman’s “you’re beautiful” design.

A couple’s puzzling jigsaw design has amused social media users, while one guy may have been drunk when he had his incorrect “rum” inking.

Nicking ideas straight off the web without checking they’re accurate seem to have caused many of these ink blunders.

One woman copied Tina Turner song lyrics, while another nabbed a religious quote without checking for errors.

Other inkings that have left the internet in fits of giggles include one woman’s bizarre tree stump design.

And, an Alice In Wonderland-inspired image that featured tons of mistakes.

Laugh-out-loud fails include the woman who accidentally had “intelligent” spelt incorrectly on her back.

And, a guy’s cringe back tatt read, “I’m Awsome”.

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Six construction workers presumed dead in US bridge collapse

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At least six people from a construction crew are missing and presumed dead after a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, United States.

The ship which was heading for Colombo, Sri Lanka, had collided with one of the pillars supporting the bridge early Tuesday morning, barely an hour after it set sail from Baltimore.

According to authorities, eight people were on the bridge at the time of the collision, and six remain unaccounted for.

They were part of a construction crew filling potholes on the bridge.

During the operation, two people were rescued from the river — one was taken to hospital and was later discharged, while the other was not injured.

Shannon Gilreath, US coast guard, expressed doubt about the survival of the six workers and announced the suspension of the search.

“I’d like to announce tonight that based on the length of time that we’ve gone in this search, the extensive search efforts we’ve put into it, the water temperature, that at this point we do not believe that we’re going to find any of these individuals still alive,” Gilreath said.

“We are going to suspend the active search and rescue efforts. Coast Guard’s not going away, none of our partners are going away, but we’re just going to transition to a different phase.”

WHY DID THE SHIP LOSE CONTROL?

Clay Diamond, executive director and general counsel of the American Pilots Association, told CNN that the ship lost power just before the crash.

“Just minutes before the bridge, there was a total blackout on the ship, meaning that the ship lost engine power and electrical power, it was a complete blackout,” Diamond said.

He said the pilot quickly gave a string of orders, calling for a hard rudder to port — as far left as possible — and for the anchor to be dropped.

Diamond added that the pilot was the one who contacted the pilot dispatch office to shut down traffic to the bridge.

“Those were all the appropriate steps but it happened so quickly and with so little lead time… neither one of those maneuvers were enough,” he added.

Multiple agencies, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash, but they say there have been no indications, so far, that the accident was intentional.

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At least 20 missing as US bridge collapses after collision with cargo ship

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States, collapsed early Tuesday morning after it was struck by a large cargo ship.

Footage obtained by CNN showed how sections of the 1.6 mile-long (about two kilometres) four-lane bridge buckled inwards, shearing away from the rest of the structure before plunging into the darkness of the water, just before dawn.

Up to 20 people and several vehicles have fallen into the river, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department, which has declared the accident a “mass casualty event”.

Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the fire department, said its main focus right now is “trying to rescue and recover these people”.

He said it appears there are “some cargo or retainers hanging from the bridge,” creating unsafe and unstable conditions, and that emergency service workers are operating cautiously as a result.

“This is a dire emergency,” he added.

“This happened at 01:30 a.m. with limited visibility so we are working aggressively, considering the environmental temperatures as well as the water temperatures to try and rescue and perhaps recover individuals,” Cartwright said.

“It feels like at least about 30 degrees (-1°C) where I am. It could be slightly lower than that. And I’m sure that the water temperature is even colder… And that can pose a concern and risk for our divers.”

The Maryland Transport Authority said all lanes on the Interstate 695 — the road which runs across the bridge — have been closed and traffic is being rerouted.

The bridge was opened in 1977 and is named after the author of “The star-spangled banner,” the US anthem.

Francis Scott Key is believed to have sat near the site of the bridge as he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the words of the country’s anthem.

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Florida bans children under 14 from having social media accounts

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Florida State Governor, Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state, reports NBC News.

According to the report, those who are 14 or 15 will need a parent’s consent before they join a platform.

The bill, HB3, also directs social media companies to delete the existing accounts of those who are under 14.

Companies that fail to do so could be sued on behalf of the child who creates an account on the platform. The minor could be awarded up to $10,000 in damages, according to the bill.

Companies found to be in violation of the law would also be liable for up to $50,000 per violation, as well as attorney’s fees and court costs.

“Ultimately, [we’re] trying to help parents navigate this very difficult terrain that we have now with raising kids, and so I appreciate the work that’s been put in,” DeSantis said in remarks during the bill-signing ceremony.

DeSantis previously vetoed a more restrictive version of the bill that would have banned social media accounts for kids under 16. That bill also required Florida residents to submit an ID or other identifying materials in order to join social media.

HB3, which is slated to take effect in January 2025, comes as efforts to regulate social media continue to ramp up across the U.S. amid concerns from some parents that the platforms don’t do enough to keep their kids safe online.

In December, more than 200 organisations sent a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to schedule a vote on the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, which seeks to create liability, or a “duty of care,” for apps and online platforms that recommend content to minors that can negatively affect their mental health.

In January, lawmakers grilled CEOs from TikTok, X and Meta about online child safety. The tech executives reaffirmed their commitment to child safety, and pointed to various tools they offer as examples of how they are proactive about preventing exploitation online.

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and other advocates of the new law argue that social media use can harm children’s mental health and can lead to sexual predators communicating with minors.

“None of us can afford to be on the sidelines when it comes to social media,” Renner said in remarks made at the bill signing.

Several states that have enacted similar laws to limit teen social media — including Ohio and Arkansas — have been challenged by NetChoice LLC, a coalition of social media platforms whose members include Meta, Google and X, among others.

Florida’s law is also expected to face legal challenges over claims that it violates the First Amendment.

“We’re disappointed to see Gov. DeSantis sign onto this route,” Carl Szabo, vice president and general counsel for NetChoice, said in an email statement, calling the law “unconstitutional.”

“There are better ways to keep Floridians, their families and their data safe and secure online without violating their freedoms.”

Both DeSantis and Renner alluded in their remarks to the potential legal hurdles ahead.

“You will not find a line in this bill that addresses good speech or bad speech because that would violate the First Amendment,” Renner said.

“We’ve not addressed that at all. What we have addressed is the addictive features that are at the heart of why children stay on these platforms for hours and hours on end.”

He specifically called out NetChoice, saying, “We’re going to beat them, and we’re never ever going to stop.”

DeSantis argued the bill is constitutionally sound.

“Any time I see a bill, if I don’t think it’s constitutional, I veto it,” he said. He described the bill as “a fair application of the law and Constitution.”

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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