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Late in the evening on Friday, September 8, Morocco was rocked by a devastating earthquake that resulted in a tragic loss of life and significant damage to buildings and villages in the North African nation. The Moroccan Interior Ministry has reported that a minimum of 296 individuals lost their lives, with the majority of the casualties occurring in Marrakech and five provinces located near the epicenter of the earthquake. Additionally, 153 people sustained injuries and were transported to hospitals for medical treatment. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 when it hit at 11:11 p.m. (2211 GMT), with shaking that lasted several seconds. The U.S. agency reported a magnitude-4.9 aftershock hit 19 minutes later. The epicenter of Friday’s tremor was near the town of Ighil in Al Haouz Province, roughly 70 kilometers (43.5 miles) south of Marrakech. The USGS said the epicenter was 18 kilometers (11 miles) below the Earth’s surf...

In Germany, a Nigerian man residing overseas recently encountered an unexpected turn of events when he decided to donate sperm at a local sperm bank in exchange for compensation. In a conversation screenshot shared with a friend, the Nigerian individual disclosed that he faced a peculiar dilemma during his visit to the sperm bank: he struggled to ejaculate while waiting patiently to complete the donation process and receive his payment. The incident highlights the unique challenges and experiences that can arise when participating in sperm donation programs.