WhatsApp message reactions to launch today reveals Zuckerberg

May 5 2022

Taking to his Instagram story, META CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that message reactions on WhatsApp will start to be rolled out today in a breakthrough feature.

The feature is a common tool when on messenger, and now WhatsApp users will be able to react to individual messages with six different reactions.

For the time being, Meta is only allowing select WhatsApp beta testers to access the message feature. The beta is closed for now, but people can keep an eye on the Google Play Store page for the program.

Their use is quite standard and intuitive, as users simply need to press and hold on the message they received and want to react to. From there, a pop up of six emojis will show itself, and you can select one to appear at the bottom right of the message bubble.

From first hints, users can choose from a thumbs up, a heart, a laughing, a surprised, a crying and a prayer/high-five emoji. Rumour has it that further developments could increase the arsenal of emojis that can be used as reactions.

Message reactions in WhatsApp are an efficient means to eliminate unnecessary clutter resulting from the practice of sending emojis as messages. We’ve all experienced it, and some of us have downright muted chats because of it.

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Corradino head of operations and Dalli’s right hand man to be replaced

May 5 2022

Randolph Spiteri, Corradino prison’s head of administration and operations, is set to be replaced. Spiteri was the right-hand man of former prison director Alex Dalli, and multiple sources have confirmed that he is set to be replaced.

Spiteri was a close confidant of Dalli during the controversial period in prison which saw 14 inmates die within three years.

Just last week, Spiteri denied that he had been sent out on forced leave over questionable conduct with inmates and staff. He claimed that he instead booked a vacation because he needed to rest.

However, his absence from an annual graduation ceremony for new prison guard recruits on Tuesday proved significant. He was also absent from the official photo, which shows the new recruits with the prison’s top officials.

Spiteri took the job as the prison second-in-command when Dalli was appointed director in 2018, but any efforts to reach him proved unsuccessful. He did however speak to Times of Malta on Tuesday, reiterating that he was still on vacation leave.

Following Dalli’s replacement with Robert Brincau, internal complaints continued as Spiteri was being deemed part of the problem. This follows the recruitment of 35 new prison guards.

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Force 9 winds could return and hit Malta this evening

May 5 2022

It seems as though we aren’t finished with the extremely windy weather as weather news portals are forecasting Force 9 winds for this evening once again.

The first inclination of the forecast came via Facebook page ‘Aġġornament tat-temp’, reporting that the force of the wind is set to reach up to 8 and even 9. The page however reported that it was unsure as to the legitimacy of the forecast, setting it at an 80% likelihood.

According to some international news portals however, the prediction is in fact correct as winds could potentially increase to Force 9 and possibly even 10 throughout the night.

Winds are currently force 4 south-easterly gusts, with temperatures reaching up to 17 degrees Celsius. The winds could die down starting tomorrow, but we could see some rainfall throughout the weekend.

Temperatures are also set to feel like 20 degrees Celsius throughout the entire weekend. Suffice to say, we’ll be experiencing some more confusing weather – we just won’t know which season we should dress up for!

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Man rescued after falling in Fomm ir-Rih through highly organised operation

May 5 2022

A 34-year-old man resident of Swieqi was rescued after he fell in the Fomm ir-Riħ area through an arduous but highly coordinated operation.

Taking to Facebook, emergency doctor Michael Spiteri outlined the operation, explaining how a team of emergency ambulance responders, nurses, Civil Protection Department officials and police worked together to safeguard the man’s life.

The accident happened yesterday in the limits of Mġarr. According to information obtained by TVM News, the man fell onto rocks and was unable to move from his precarious position.

The man was successfully rescued and transported to Mater Dei Hospital to receive further care. His injuries are as of yet unconfirmed, but nurse Spiteri highlighted the ‘good planning, excellent team work, effective scene command, control & communications and above all genuine friendship.’

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Photo Source: Michael Spiteri FB