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Mysterious gooey blobs washed up on Canada beaches baffle experts

Residents and marine scientists unable to identify pale masses, as myriad theories are blown out of the water. They are slimy on the outside, firm and spongy on the inside and surprisingly ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Mysterious white blobs washing up on Canadian beaches stump experts

White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.

Sydney beaches shut over mysterious tar balls washing ashore

Sydney’s Bondi Beach and other beaches around the Australian city were shut on Thursday as officials investigated mysterious tar balls that have washed ashore.

Massive great white shark washes up dead on Cape Cod beach

Officials had to use a tow truck to carry the 3.6 meter shark off the beach.

Sydney reopens beaches after thousands of mysterious tar balls washed ashore

They were closed earlier this week after thousands of mysterious black tar-like balls washed ashore.

White Blobs Wash Up on Canada’s Beaches, Stumping Everyone

Over a month after the substance began appearing on the southern shores of Newfoundland, a federal agency is still investigating.

World - The New York Times - October 23

River turns orange - after iron deposits wash in from abandoned mine

The Environment Agency say it is investigationg the source of the discolouration.

Redick comes clean about car wash film session

Lakers coach JJ Redick has come clean about watching game film at a car wash.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.

Video shows ballot box set on fire in Vancouver, Wash.

Police are investigating two ballot boxes set on fire in Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, Wash. Several ballots were damaged by the fires.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Elephants can wash with a hose – and sabotage shower time, scientists say

An elephant at Berlin zoo used its trunk to interrupt flow of water from hose used by another elephant. If you get frustrated by the shower hog in your house you’re not alone: research suggests ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

When the World Feels Messy, I Turn to PowerWash Simulator

A low-stress video game that’s cleansing in more than one sense.

Tech - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Games VC funding is stabilizing, but growth-stage funding is up | Konvoy

Konvoy has published its latest report on venture capital funding in the gaming industry, which shows signs of normalizing.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage

Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting up

World - Financial Times - October 30

Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment

Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book “Fashion Army.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 15

Longhorns fined $250K, apologize for unruly fans

Texas was fined $250K by the SEC after fans threw trash onto the field following a penalty call that was later reversed, which was questioned by Georgia AD Josh Brooks.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...

Source: Ravens' Smith fined for hip-drop tackle

Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith will be fined $16,833 and the NFL ruled that he used a hip-drop tackle on Bucs receiver Chris Godwin, a source told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Sarnia Sting Fined For Exceeding Fighting Majors In A Game

The Sarnia Sting organization has been fined following events that transpired in their game against Flint on Oct. 23

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Sixers fined $100K in relation to Embiid's status

The 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public statements made by coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey about the health status of Joel Embiid.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

NBA fines 76ers $100,000 over statements about Joel Embiid's injury; team has no timetable for his or Paul George's return

It’s still unclear when either Joel Embiid or Paul George will be ready to play for the 76ers this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 over impartiality

The media watchdog says the broadcast channel allowed the then-prime minister to go unchallenged.

France pushes Brussels to delay fines on carmakers

Emissions rules coming into force could lead to billions in penalties being imposed on weak auto industry

World - Financial Times - November 4

José Andrés on Trump win: 'We will be fine'

Celebrity chef José Andrés shared a message after the presidential election, saying that the country “will be fine.” “We had republican and democrat presidents since I arrived 32 years ago…we will ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Trump asks arch protectionist Lighthizer to run US trade policy

Tariff hawk’s potential reappointment to top economy role likely to alarm trading partners

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Feeling fine: the rise of ‘wellness real estate’

The Global Wellness Institute estimates that the sector could be worth $913bn by the end of 2028. It’s a big development for what was once regarded as ‘woo-woo’

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

'I got a £450 fine for not showing my railcard'

Molly McGregor, 29, was fined £450 for not showing her railcard during a rail journey in May.

USC fined, gets probation for coaching violations

USC's football program has been fined $50,000 and placed on a one-year probation due to a violation of "on- and off-field coaching activities" during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the NCAA announced ...

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

Second Sydney beach closed as mystery deepens after hundreds of black balls wash ashore in Coogee

Coogee and Gordons Bay beachgoers warned not to touch the material, which could be ‘tar balls’ formed from oil spills or seepage at sea. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Mysterious tar balls washing ashore force closure of seven beaches in Sydney including Bondi

Randwick council started closing its beaches, including Coogee, on Tuesday and neighbouring Waverley council followed suit on Thursday ‘out of precaution’. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Sydney beaches reopen after tar balls wash ashore but mystery remains over source

NSW Maritime executive director says balls appear to be made up of fatty acids, chemicals found in cleaning and cosmetic products, and fuel oil. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Peru ex-president Alejandro Toledo jailed for 20 years over involvement in Car Wash scandal

Former leader convicted of taking $35m in bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht . Peruvian former President Alejandro Toledo has been convicted of taking bribes from Brazilian ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

‘You can’t even wash your hands’: is a global industrial hub responsible for the destruction of Mexico’s Atoyac River?

Pollution from a cluster of foreign factories is contributing to a threat to public health, allege campaigners, who say the country is prioritising economic growth over the environment. On the ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Max Verstappen produces all-time great victory to wash away Lando Norris’s title hopes

Max Verstappen said he felt as if he was “driving a jet ski” at Interlagos, so wet were the conditions. It looked more like walking on water.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Mysterious Black Balls Washing Up on Sydney Beaches Revealed to Be 'Disgusting' Human Waste

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

George Wash. Revolutionaries vs. Hampton Pirates: How to watch online, live stream info, start time

How to watch George Washington vs. Hampton basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

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