Los Angeles: Disney’s much-loved animated chipmunk brothers Chip ‘n’ Dale are ready to make a comeback with a live-action feature. The characters, which were created back in 1943, became popular with 1989’s “Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers” TV show. The series revolved around Chip as the brains whilst Dale became the goofball as they ran a detective agency to help out animal clients. Akiva has been roped in to direct the film, which will reimagine “Rescue Rangers” as a CGI/live-action hybrid. The studio has not revealed if the film will get a theatrical release or will premiere at Disney’s streaming service. PTI
Humans cooked tubers 120,000 years ago: Study
London: Modern humans began to cook plant starches, such as those from roots and tubers, as far back as 120,000 years ago, scientists say. The researchers discovered charred food remains from hearths found at the Klasies River Cave in South Africa. The findings provide the first archaeological evidence that anatomically modern humans were roasting and eating plant starches as early as 120,000 years ago. The study supports the hypothesis that the duplication of the starch digestion genes is an adaptive response to an increased starch diet. The work is part of a research into the role that plants and fire played in the lives of Middle Stone Age communities. PTI
Trump: ‘Pro-Life’ but favours exceptions for rape, incest
Washington: President Donald Trump has declared himself “strongly Pro-Life”, days after two US states passed tough new restrictions on abortions, but said exceptions should be made for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. Trump spelled out his position on abortion, set to feature prominently at next year’s election, in his first comments on the hot-button issue since Alabama’s governor signed a near-total ban on the termination of pregnancy. “As most people know, and for those who would like to know, I am strongly Pro-Life, with the three exceptions — rape, incest and protecting the Life of the mother — the same position taken by Ronald Reagan,” Trump tweeted. AFP
Bieber effect: Iceland canyon too popular with visitors
Fjadrárgljúfur: A large sign warns motorists that Iceland’s Fjadrárgljúfur canyon is closed to visitors but drivers keep on coming down the narrow gravel road. A ranger at a roadblock has to explain why no one can pass: The vulnerable landscape cannot sustain more visitors. Blame Justin Bieber, the Canadian pop star with a worldwide reach. Bieber’s magical music video “I’ll Show You” was filmed at the canyon and seen by millions, creating overwhelming demand for the once-pristine spot. Eager visitors try to sweet-talk ranger Hanna Jóhannsdóttir into opening the gate. Some offer bribes. They should know in advance it’s not going to work. AP
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