Why is the internet in love with the ‘orca uprising’?
Orca confrontations with boats are on the rise, prompting humans to reexamine their impact on nature.
Day: June 27, 2023
‘Culture of silence’: AFL and AFLW players fearful of speaking out on racism, report finds
Players Association to introduce whistleblower serviceSurvey also reveals 9% of AFL players hid a concussionA new report has revealed many AFL and AFLW players believe a “culture of silence” permeates through the game, leaving them fearful of the poten…
US lawyers in Tree of Life mass shooting weigh the death penalty
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Robert Bowers, accused of the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history.
UW Huskies collect eight commitments in three-day recruiting surge
UW rebounded from an agonizingly slow recruiting start to the 2024 class by snagging eight verbal commitments in the last three days.
Japanese Researchers Develop Robot Arms To “Unlock Creativity”
What would society look like if cyborg body parts were freely available for use like roadside rental bicycles? Masahiko Inami’s team at the University of Tokyo have sought to find out by creating wearable robotic arms.
Jungle expedition aims to answer whether Amazon or Nile is world’s longest river
What’s the longest river in the world, the Nile or the Amazon? The question has fueled a heated debate for years. Now, an expedition into the South American jungle aims to settle it for good.
Olivia Chow has been elected mayor of Toronto, ending almost 13 years of right-leaning rule and becoming the first woman to lead Toronto.
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Military-Aligned Border Guard Forces Defect in Southeastern Myanmar
Local media reported that two Border Guard Forces, formed by the military in 2009, had joined resistance attacks on junta outposts in Kayah State.
M’s Harry Ford, Jonatan Clase picked to play in MLB Futures Game at T-Mobile Park
The Futures Game brings in the top prospects from each MLB team to play in a game during All-Star week.
Russian agents’ threat to family made Prigozhin call off Moscow advance
The impact of the Wagner mutiny on the battlefield in Ukraine remains to be seen. Ukraine said fresh gains in its counter-offensive had been made over the weekend.