Friday Squid Blogging: Jumbo Flying Squid in the South Pacific
The population needs better conservation.
As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered.
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Day: March 21, 2026
Boston cop faces manslaughter charge for shooting dead alleged carjacker in tense confrontation
Body-worn camera footage allegedly shows neither officer was in the path of the vehicle when Nicholas O’Malley fired three shots
DEA names Colombian president ‘priority target’ as U.S. prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickers
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a “priority target” by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as federal prosecutors in New York probe his alleged ties to drug traffickers, according to people familiar with the matter and record…
Military movements indicate Trump is considering Iran ground operation
The US is moving military assets to the Middle East that are key to providing support for ground troop operations.
Defense workers’ morale has plunged under Trump, survey finds
Only 9% of Army civilians found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership motivating.
Iranian regime threatens to hit global tourist sites as conflict escalates
The Iranian regime has threatened to strike tourism sites around the world and says its still manufacturing missiles.
Super Micro says co-founder Yih-Shyan Liaw has resigned from its board after US prosecutors indicted him on allegations of smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China (Jordan Novet/CNBC)
Jordan Novet / CNBC:
Super Micro says co-founder Yih-Shyan Liaw has resigned from its board after US prosecutors indicted him on allegations of smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China — Super Micro Computer said Friday that Yih-Shyan &ld…
UN expert claims Israel using ‘systematic’ torture – Yahoo
UN expert claims Israel using ‘systematic’ torture YahooIsrael systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert Al JazeeraTorture and genocide – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in …
Action star Chuck Norris dies aged 86
Legendary action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has passed away suddenly at 86-years-old after being hospitalised in Hawaii.
Palestinian citizens of Israel demand better protection against missiles
At least 15 people have been killed by attacks in Israel since the war on Iran started late last month.