Humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia

SummaryThe final complainant in a trial has detailed the alleged abusive tactics employed by a 43-year-old man, who faces 33 charges of sexual and physical violence, including 11 counts of rape involving five women. She described enduring hours of beratement, sleep deprivation, and physical assault as the man demanded sex daily. The trial is ongoing in the High Court at Whangārei, highlighting a disturbing pattern of abuse perpetrated by the accused against multiple women. Full...

SummaryFootball has been the leading sport in West Africa, but Benin is striving to elevate road cycling as the region's second sport through its young population and cycling programs. The Benin Cycling Federation, led by president Romauld Hazoume, emphasizes the potential of African cyclists, citing successes like Biniam Girmay and advocating for improved local competition and media exposure. The annual Tour du Benin, along with equal prize money and resources for men and women, showcases...

SINGAPORE's aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector is expanding with new facilities due to a surge in demand, driven by a global increase in air transport. Companies like ST Engineering are investing in additional hangers and hiring more staff to meet this demand, which could see Singapore contributing 10% of global MRO output. However, the sector faces manpower shortages, necessitating partnerships with educational institutions and the integration of AI to enhance efficiency and workforce...

A 5-year-old bear, Grizzly No. 1058, part of a famous grizzly family in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, was killed by a vehicle, mirroring the fate of his mother, Grizzly No. 399, who died in October 2022. The bear was discovered near Highway 26, having not been sighted this spring, and may have been dead for several days. Wildlife officials highlighted the importance of driver vigilance in national parks, noting that between 2009 and 2023,...

As the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers compete in their NHL playoff series, librarians from both cities engage in playful banter. The Toronto Public Library started the friendly rivalry with a poem on social media, while the Broward County Library responded with their own verse, humorously referencing the grammatical debate surrounding the Leafs' name. This lighthearted exchange aims to entertain both library communities and sports fans, celebrating the excitement of the playoffs and the...

Representative ImageLeading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have blocked their websites for international users amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. A BSE spokesperson stated that this precautionary measure is aimed at protecting users from potential cyber threats, following a cybersecurity alert from CERT-In regarding ongoing threats to the BFSI sector. Additionally, BSE has issued an advisory urging market participants to enhance their cybersecurity defenses against various high-impact cyber-attacks. Full Article