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Omegle Shuts Down Video Chat App Amidst Concerns Over Exploitative Use by Predators

Omegle set out to create a space where strangers could connect online, but its journey took a dark turn. Rather than fostering positive interactions, the platform gained notoriety for attracting pedophiles who exploited its minor users. Now, the website is bowing out of the virtual stage, with founder Leif-K Brooks citing the overwhelming psychological and financial toll as the reasons for its closure. The demise of Omegle was a foreseen eventuality. The once-popular online chat platform, with a 14-year history, succumbed to its tainted reputation as a haven for pedophiles engaging with children. Several government agencies across countries had flagged it as a tool facilitating such activities, prompting investigations into multiple cases. Leif-K Brooks, the brain behind Omegle, expressed his decision to shut down the platform, acknowledging the unbearable burden of managing both its operational challenges and the fight against its misuse. In a blog statement, Brooks confessed, "A...
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Ireland made second upset in T20 World Cup 2022


IRE vs ENG T20: Ireland made second upset in T20 World Cup, after West Indies now hunted for England 

Ireland vs England T20 Score World Cup: England won the toss and elected to bowl first. Ireland scored 157 runs in 19.2 overs. In reply, when England's team scored 105 for five in 14.3 overs, the rain came. England were left behind by five runs on the basis of the Duckworth-Lewis rule.

England's batsmen did not play in this match. Captain Jos Buttler (00) and Alex Hales (07) were dismissed. Joshua Little dismissed both. Fion Hand clean bowled Ben Stokes (06). Harry Brooke became the victim of George Dockrell after scoring 18 off 21 balls. David Malan was dismissed for 35 runs off 37 balls. Fion Hand took his catch off McCarthy's ball. Moeen Ali remained unbeaten on 24 off 12 balls. Liam Livingstone remained unbeaten on one run off two balls.

Captain Balbirnie was the hero of Ireland's victory.

Ireland's team had once scored 103 runs for two wickets in 12 overs. After this, the remaining eight batsmen of the team returned to the pavilion after adding 55 runs. Captain Andrew Balbirnie scored the highest 62 runs for Ireland. Spinner Liam Livingstone and fast bowler Mark Wood wreaked havoc for England. Both took three wickets each.

Sterling's bat did not play in this match

Ireland got the first blow in the form of Paul Stirling. He was caught by Mark Wood at the hands of Sam Curran. Sterling scored 14 runs in eight balls. After him, Lorcan Tucker returned to the pavilion. Tucker was run out after scoring 34 off 27 balls. He shared an 82-run partnership with Balbirnie for the second wicket. Tucker was dismissed for 103 runs. Harry Tactor was out on this score. After facing two balls, he returned to the pavilion without opening the account. He was caught by Jos Buttler by Mark Wood.

Balbirnie saved Ireland's pride

Captain Andrew Balbirnie was dismissed after scoring 62 off 47 balls. He hit five fours and two sixes. Balbirnie was caught by Liam Livingstone at the hands of Alex Hales. Livingstone then clean bowled George Dockrell (00 runs). Curtis Camper was dismissed for 17 runs off 11 balls. Mark Wood got him caught by Jos Buttler.

Playing-11 of both the teams

Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Camper, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Fiona Hand, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little.

England: Jos Buttler (w/c), Alex Hales, David Malan, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brooke, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

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