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A colossal squid, the largest squid species, was filmed in its natural habitat for the first time by the Schmidt Ocean Institute on March 9, 2023, in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 2,000 feet below the surface near the South Sandwich Islands. This juvenile squid, measuring approximately 11 feet long, is part of a conservation effort to understand these elusive creatures, which can grow up to 43 feet and weigh 1,100 pounds. The expedition, aimed...

Iran has rejected allegations from Britain linking it to the Sweden-based criminal gang 'Foxtrot,' which Britain claims has carried out attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets in Europe on Iran's behalf. The Iranian embassy in London called the accusations baseless and stated that the UK has not provided credible evidence, urging Britain to avoid hostile actions that harm bilateral relations. In response, the UK imposed an asset freeze on Foxtrot and travel bans on...

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association confirms that completing the recommended 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise in one or two sessions is as beneficial as spreading it throughout the week. Researchers analyzed data from over 93,000 adults, concluding that both “active weekend warriors” and those who exercise regularly experience similar health benefits, particularly concerning reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer. This insight could significantly impact Canadians, as...

The fictional virus ‘mammothpox’ emerged during a World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic simulation, where researchers fell ill while studying a woolly mammoth specimen from thawing permafrost. The scenario, which warned of a potential new pandemic, involved 15 countries testing their preparedness for a fast-spreading virus with symptoms similar to Mpox and smallpox. While ‘mammothpox’ itself is not real, the simulation highlighted concerns about ancient pathogens being released due to climate change and the melting of...

Top seed Alexander Zverev won decisively against Daniel Altmaier at the BMW Open in Munich, with a score of 6-3, 6-2, converting four of six break points in a match lasting 80 minutes. Zverev aims to equal Philipp Kohlschreiber's record of three titles in Munich, having previously won in 2017 and 2018. Meanwhile, second-seeded Ben Shelton advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6(7-1), 6-3, and will face Italy's Luciano Darderi, who...

Toby Carvery faces legal threats from Enfield council over the felling of a 500-year-old oak tree in north London on April 3, which the council claims was healthy and alive at the time. The restaurant chain, owned by Mitchells & Butlers Retail, justified the action by stating the tree was “mostly dead and diseased,” a claim disputed by the council's experts. The incident has sparked national outrage, with local residents and environmental groups demanding accountability...