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Leopard Sharks Observed In MMF Threesome Make Marine History
Fellas, is it gay to make shark history in a threesome with your mate and his girl? Marine biologists have documented the first-ever human observation of endangered leopard sharks mating in a short-lived but enthusiastic two-male, one-female...
Exclusive-Australia offers to sell shares in critical minerals reserve to allies, sources say
By Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Australia is willing to sell shares in its new strategic reserve of critical minerals to allies including Britain, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Western governments scramble to end their...
Ships Monthly October 2025 issue out now
SHIPS MONTHLY October 2025 The October 2025 issue of Ships Monthly is out now, and is packed with all the usual news and outstanding articles and features, covering every aspect of the shipping world. NEWS Waterfront – DFDS expands Baltic ferry...

Declaration of Peace amid realities of violence
ANALYSIS: Pacific leaders have declared a Blue Pacific “Ocean of Peace” - yet many warn the document misses a chance to ground peace in Pacific values and practice. The Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace declaration was signed earlier this month at the...
These new art hubs are giving Paris and NYC a run for their Monets
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First-of-its-kind video reveals 3 sharks mating—at the same time
Few shark species have ever been caught mating on camera. So when marine biologist Hugo Lassauce stumbled upon a trio of Indo-Pacific leopard sharks copulating in quick succession, he knew he had the opportunity to document something...

This endangered shark was never seen copulating. Then it was caught in an MMF threeway.
Marine biologists have documented the first-ever “in the wild” observation of endangered leopard sharks copulating, and were surprised to catch not just two sharks in action, but three. The intimate encounter, captured in an aquamarine sex video...

Sports on the air: Here’s what games are on TV and radio for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4
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Sports on TV for Monday, Sept. 29
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Sept. 29 COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S) 6 p.m. BTN — UCLA… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Sept. 29 COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S) 6 p.m. BTN — UCLA at...
Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: The evolution of land forces in the Pacific: Part Two – ‘Kill webs’ and ‘missile defeat,’ what do these concepts mean for land forces in the Pacific?
The evolution of land forces in the Pacific: Part Two – ‘Kill webs’ and ‘missile defeat,’ what do these concepts mean for land forces in the Pacific. In Part One – ‘Island Hopping’ we discussed ‘area-denial’ a military term that means using...

Local / TV Schedule, Sept. 27, 2025
Trinity Collegiate at Wilson Hall Florence Invitational at Hartsville YMCA, 8 a.m. West Florence at Indian Land Invitational South Florence, Hartsville at Phillip Simmons Tournament Wilson at Darlington Invitational, 9 a.m. Coker at Lincoln...

Burkholderia pseudomallei: A Multifaceted Threat and the Path Forward in Treatment and Prevention
Introduction Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei) is a gram-negative bacterium found in the environment and the causative agent of melioidosis, a severe infectious disease responsible for approximately 89,000 deaths globally each year.1 B....

Sports on TV, radio: Sept. 27-29, 2025
• NASCAR Cup Series: Practice, noon, TRUTV • NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying, 1:10 p.m., TRUTV • NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Kansas Lottery 300, Playoffs - Round of 12, 3 p.m., CW • Bowling Green at Ohio, 11 a.m., CBSSN • Cincinnati at Kansas, 11...
US Nears Highest Cancer-Rate Around The World
Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death, but its prevalence varies significantly from country to country. In this infographic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu shows age-standardized cancer incidence rates across 180+ countries,...
Australia’s emissions reduction targets ‘a bit of a cop out’, says Pacific climate advocate
As Australia's prime minister prepares to spruik the countries new climate targets at the UN General Assembly in New York, a Pacific climate activist says these are "a bit of a cop out". Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is addressing the United...

Two’s Company, Three’s A Mating Party: Sharks In Action
Sharks are notoriously difficult to study in the wild due to their mobility and the vastness of the oceans, making every observation like this a small breakthrough. Each mating event recorded is a window into the life history of the species,...

KALW Almanac - Thursday September 25, 2025
Today is Thursday, the 25th of September of 2025, September 25 is the 268th day of the year 97 days remain until the end of the year. 87 days until winter begins Sunrise at 7:00:44 am and sunset will be at 7:00:21 pm. We will have 11 hours and 59...

The South Pacific Regional Herbarium: A Guardian Of Pacific Biodiversity
Press Release – University Of The South Pacific The SPRH is like a living library of nature, a place for learning and training, and a way to connect Pacific people with their natural environment and cultural roots. The Centre for Sustainable...
Germany: the central role of arbitration following catastrophes
In summary Catastrophic events – from climate disasters and pandemics to geopolitical unrest – are becoming more frequent and severe, causing significant human and financial losses worldwide. As these events disrupt international commerce, they...

COLUMN: Relevance of James Douglas, ‘Father of B.C.’ still resonates
ADVENTURES — with Ursula Maxwell-Lewis As questions of sovereignty challenge Canada, mass deportations escalate in the United States, and nations worldwide grapple with who should be allowed to live where—often filtered through race, creed, or...