How an eel elevator on Maine’s Penobscot River helped restore millions of fish and brought humpback whales back

A logger orchestrated an elaborate April Fool’s Day prank in 1974. He burned seventy old tires inside Mount Edgecumbe’s crater, creating a smoke column. Residents of Sitka, Alaska, believed the volcano was erupting, causing widespread panic. A Coast Guard helicopter discovered the prank and the giant “APRIL FOOL” message. This elaborate hoax became a legendary…

A special court sentenced a 35-year-old man to ten years imprisonment for assaulting his niece. The deaf-mute minor survivor communicated her ordeal through gestures and written statements. Her testimony, facilitated by an interpreter, proved crucial in the trial proceedings. The court ordered the Rs 1 lakh fine to be paid as compensation to the survivor….

Indian refiners have stepped up crude oil purchases, with Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals buying 1 million barrels of Oman crude through a tender, according to trade sources. The cargo was purchased at a premium of about $3 a barrel over dated Brent, with Mitsui & Co Energy Trading Singapore identified as the seller.

The United States and Ukraine are in ongoing talks regarding the production of Patriot missiles. Ukraine is aiming to locally manufacture specific components while final assembly would take place in Europe. This strategy looks to ramp up production while safeguarding delicate technologies. As Kyiv’s supply of interceptors dwindles, any potential deal will necessitate both governmental…

Akasa Air’s CEO supports airport operators owning airlines, emphasizing India’s need for more aviation competition. He is confident the government will consider all factors before making a final decision. IndiGo’s co-founder expressed concerns about potential conflicts of interest with such a proposal. The Indian aviation market is experiencing rapid growth and needs diverse airline options….

Of every 100 workers, 46 hold wage jobs in Vietnam, 55 in China, and 77 in South Korea, against just 24 in India. That’s because jobs on this scale come from firms that grow into large employers — and this is where India is lagging

Europe’s established technology companies are emerging as unexpected winners of the AI boom as enterprises move from experimentation to large-scale adoption. Companies such as SAP, Capgemini, Sopra Steria and OVHcloud are benefiting from rising demand for AI integration, cloud infrastructure, governance and data management. Growing concerns around security and data sovereignty are further boosting Europe’s…

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SpaceX reported a strong debut quarterly performance as a public company, with revenue surging 92% year-on-year to $7.8 billion in the April–June quarter, driven by robust growth in its Starlink and AI businesses. Despite the strong earnings, the stock fell in after-hours trading as investors reacted to a sharp rise in capital expenditure and concerns…