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Titanic is COLLAPSING: Shocking before and after photos reveal how a section of the bow has disintegrated – as experts warn the entire ship’s demise is ‘inevitable’
Jack and Rose stood on Titanic’s bow might be one of the most recognisable shots in movie history.
But shocking new photos have revealed that this iconic structure has now crumbled into rust.
Images captured by robotic submarines this summer found that 4.5m (14.7ft) of the ship’s bow has collapsed onto the sea floor.
The expedition team who made the discovery now warn that it is only a matter of time before the entire ship collapses for good.
Tomasina Ray, director of collections at RMS Titanic Inc, which led the expedition, said: ‘People ask all the time: “How long is Titanic going to be there?” We just don’t know but we’re watching it in real time.’
In the early hours of April 15, 1912, the Titanic slipped beneath the waves of the North Atlantic, leading to the deaths of 1,500 passengers and crew.
The vast ocean liner sank more than 3,800 metres (12,500ft) onto a section of the sea floor off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
The ship was then lost to time until a team of explorers captured the first pictures of the wreckage in 1985.
These images revealed the railing, which would be immortalised by the 1998 film Titanic, was still miraculously intact more than 70 years after the crash.
However, during an expedition over July and August this year, two remote-operated vehicles (ROVs) launched by RMS Titanic Inc found that a large section of the bow railing is now missing.
Later, 3D scans of the area revealed that the section had fallen as a single piece onto the seafloor below.
Ms Ray told the BBC: ‘The bow of Titanic is just iconic – you have all these moments in pop culture – and that’s what you think of when you think of the shipwreck. And it doesn’t look like that anymore.’
Images and 3D scans of the wreckage created by deep-sea mapping company Magellan and documentary makers Atlantic Productions in 2022 found that the rail was still in place.
Based on these findings, the researchers believe that the section must have collapsed sometime in the last two years.
The metal structure of the ship is being consumed by microorganisms, creating large stalactites of rust called rusticles.
Since the discovery of the wreckage, successive teams of researchers and explorers have watched as the once-grand ship gradually decays.
By 2022, the bow was already beginning to buckle under the force of this erosion and it is now only a matter of time before more of the ship collapses.
‘It’s just another reminder of the deterioration that’s happening every day,’ says Ms Ray.
Before the Titanic is totally lost, explorers are making plans to preserve and salvage as much as possible.
RMS Titanic Inc even notes that new areas of deterioration could open ‘unobstructed access to the interior of the ship’ which would provide new opportunities for discovery.
During their expedition, the two ROVs gathered more than two million still photographs and 24 hours of HD film.
The company is currently reviewing this data and hopes to use it to create a detailed 3D image of the Titanic.
This summer’s expedition also uncovered an artefact that was long thought to be lost to time.
When the original 1985 expedition released the first images of the wreck, they showed a bronze statue called the Diana of Versailles lying in the debris field.
However, due to the culture of secrecy around the discovery, the exact location of the statue was never recorded.
Now, the 60cm-tall figure which once adorned the mantle piece of the first-class lounge has once again been found.
James Penca, a Titanic researcher and presenter of the Witness Titanic podcast, says: ‘It was like finding a needle in a haystack, and to rediscover this year was momentous.
‘The first-class lounge was the most beautiful, and unbelievably detailed, room on the ship. And the centrepiece of that room was the Diana of Versailles
Since 1994 RMS Titanic Inc has had the sole salvage rights to the wreck of the Titanic and is the only company legally allowed to remove items from the site.
The company has since recovered thousands of pieces from the wreckage and now plans to recover Diana of Versailles from the debris field and put it on display.
Ms Ray says: ‘To bring Diana back so people can see her with their own eyes – the value in that, to spark a love of history, of diving, of conservation, of shipwrecks, of sculpture, I could never leave that on the ocean floor.’
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Zendaya has appeared to debunk pregnancy rumors which went viral on social media.
The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” actor posted an Instagram Story on June 15, which said, “See now, this is why I stay off Twitter… Just making stuff up for no reason… weekly.”
It followed rumors that Zendaya was pregnant spreading on Twitter, where a TikTok falsely claiming she’d announced a pregnancy began to circulate. Users appeared to believe the hoax, despite it originally being posted as part of a viral TikTok prank called the “Krissed” trend, where people make false claims about celebrities to bait people into watching a clip of Kris Jenner dancing to “Lady Marmalade.”
On June 13, a user called Ryan Roberts posted a TikTok showing a picture of an ultrasound that looked like a screenshot from Instagram, with Zendaya’s Instagram handle above it.
On Zendaya’s Instagram profile, there is no picture that matches the screenshot in the TikTok.
The 12-second video then cut to a 2011 clip of Kris Jenner dancing and lipsyncing to the “Moulin Rouge” song, with an on-screen caption reading, “You just got Krissed.”
The word “krissed” was used as a synonym for pranked in the video caption, which went on to say, “Send this to your friends to absolutely #kris them.”
Similar videos have gone viral over the past week, and 11,000 TikToks have been posted on the platform with the hashtag “#krissed,” as part of the prank.
Commenters under the original TikTok largely recognized that the pregnancy claims weren’t true, with top comments saying, “I didn’t fall for this one,” and “Nope I was actually prepared this time.”
The TikTok user who posted the video did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for comment.
On Twitter, users appeared to believe the pregnancy was real
Shortly after the TikTok was posted, a rumor that Zendaya was pregnant began to spread on Twitter.
The topic “Zendaya pregnant,” was trending on the platform on June 15, with some people suggesting they were shocked or sad to hear the news, and top liked tweets under the hashtag, “#ZendayaPregnant” have hundreds of thousands of likes each on the platform.
Some users recognized that the rumors originated from the “Krissed” trend and were part of a prank, urging users not to believe the claims.
Zendaya’s personal life has frequently been the topic of speculation on social media
Zendaya and her boyfriend Tom Holland have tried to keep their relationship out of the public eye as much as possible. However, last year, Holland told People that he wanted to “take a break and focus on starting a family.”
He added: “I love kids. I can’t wait to be a dad — I can wait and I will, but I can’t wait!”
In February, Holland also shut down reports that he had purchased a home in London, England with Zendaya.
The two Marvel stars were first linked after starring in the “Spider-Man” Marvel Cinematic Universe trilogy together. Last year, dating rumors surfaced after they were photographed kissing in a car.
Holland later told GQ that he and Zendaya felt “robbed” of their privacy by the photograph.
“One of the downsides of our fame is that privacy isn’t really in our control anymore, and a moment that you think is between two people that love each other very much is now a moment that is shared with the entire world,” Holland said.
Representatives for Zendaya did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for comment
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JUST IN: Monday’s Chiefs vs. Chargers Game Urgently Canceled Following Tragic Passing of a Prominent Chiefs Player Today. “We are devastated by the loss of a beloved member of our team,” the Chiefs said in an official statement. “Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and teammates who are grieving during this unimaginable time. Out of respect for everyone affected, Monday’s game has been CANCELED.”
Monday’s Chiefs vs. Chargers Game Urgently Canceled Following Tragic Passing of Chiefs Star
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the NFL announced the urgent cancellation of Monday night’s Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers game following the tragic passing of a prominent Chiefs player earlier today.
The news broke just an hour before kickoff, sending shockwaves through the sports world and leaving fans, players, and coaches in disbelief. According to team officials, the player’s sudden and untimely death has left the organization in mourning, prompting the league to prioritize the well-being of all involved.
“We are devastated by the loss of a beloved member of our team,” the Chiefs said in an official statement. “Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and teammates who are grieving during this unimaginable time. Out of respect for everyone affected, tonight’s game has been postponed.”
Details surrounding the tragedy remain scarce, as the family of the player has requested privacy. However, sources within the NFL community describe the incident as deeply shocking and unforeseen.
Fans who had gathered at Arrowhead Stadium were informed of the cancellation via the stadium’s public address system, followed by a moment of silence to honor the late player. Emotional scenes unfolded as fans expressed their condolences, many leaving flowers and messages outside the stadium.
Players from both teams were reportedly notified of the decision shortly before it was made public. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes were said to be visibly emotional during the announcement.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement expressing his condolences:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kansas City Chiefs and the entire NFL family as we mourn the loss of a talented and cherished individual. The NFL will provide its full support to the Chiefs organization and the player’s family during this difficult time.”
The league has yet to announce when or if the game will be rescheduled. For now, the focus remains on providing support to those affected by this tragic event.
Fans and players alike have taken to social media to express their grief, with hashtags like #ChiefsFamily and #RIP circulating widely. As the football world comes together in mourning, it’s a stark reminder of the human side of the sport that unites so many
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