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US strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK · Feb 6

A ‘Boring’ Posture by the Smart Money Makes Meta Platforms (META) an Intriguing Discount

With options traders lackadaisically protecting against downside volatility, ‘naked’ expression of optimism through META stock calls presents a contrarian argument.

Barchart · Feb 5

Saltwater crocodiles crossed the Indian Ocean to reach the Seychelles — before humans arrived and wiped them out

A DNA study reveals crocs that lived in the Seychelles represented the westernmost population of saltwater crocodiles, having swam at least 1,800 miles to reach the island.

LiveScience · Feb 5

One family’s ocean paddle almost ended in tragedy. It reminds us coastal weather is notoriously changeable

The extraordinary rescue this week in Geographe Bay, Western Australia has been described as heroic. A 13-year-old boy swam four hours to shore in rough seas after his family was swept far from the beach. This boy’s bravery in raising the alarm is to be commended.

The Conversation · Feb 4

5 Temples That Keep the Ramayana Alive Even Today

The Ramayana has never lived only in verses or manuscripts. It has lived in footsteps, in rivers crossed, in forests remembered, and in temples where lamps are still lit every morning. Long before it became a story we read, it was a journey people believed in, walked through, and passed…

Times Life · Feb 4

Migrant rescue vessel Ocean Viking back at sea after Libyan coast guard attacks

After months out of service following an armed attack in international waters, SOS Méditerranée’s migrant rescue vessel, the Ocean Viking, has resumed operations in the central Mediterranean. In an interview with RFI, Claire Juchat, the NGO’s operations manager, described returning to sea as a relief but said that tensions with…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 4

13-year-old Boy Swims for Hours to Save Family Swept out to Sea

A 13-year-old boy swam for hours through rough ocean waters to get help after his family was swept offshore, leading to a dramatic rescue off Western Australia.

The Fashion Central · Feb 4

This Woman’s Apartment Makeover Looks Like You’ve Stepped Onto The Titanic

If you’ve ever watched “Titanic” and thought, “Sure, I’d live in that vibe,” Sarah Boll took it several steps further. The Manhattan-based model transformed her Chinatown two-bedroom rental into what’s essentially a walk-through movie set: portholes glowing “ocean” blue, gilded details, and a living room styled after the ship’s Verandah…

Bored Panda · Feb 4

Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with AUKUS in all but name?

Across the Pacific and the Southern Ocean, New Zealand has been trying to strike a careful balance in its defence and surveillance approach.

The Conversation · Feb 3

5 Dreams That Are Considered Messages From the Universe

Have you ever awoken from a dream that seemed too vivid to deny? Some dreams linger in your mind, evoke strong feelings in you, and leave you wondering if they had a deeper meaning. Certain dreams are seen as warnings, messages, or gentle nudges from the universe directing your course…

Times Life · Feb 3