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Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected

Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected

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SAN FRANCISCO — A lone coyote stunned biologists and others when it paddled its way to remote Alcatraz Island earlier this year, a former federal prison in the San Francisco Bay surrounded by swift, choppy waters notorious for thwarting prisoners’ escapes. Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected At the time, biologists guessed the coyote swam from San Francisco, which is a little over 1 mile from the fortress. But it turns out the male coyote actually made an even longer swim from nearby Angel Island, 2 miles away. “Our working assumption was that the coyote made the swim from San Francisco because it is a significantly shorter distance. We couldn’t help being impressed by his accomplishment in making it to Alcatraz,” National Park Service wildlife ecologist Bill Merkle said in a Monday news release titled “Alcatraz Coyote Wasn’t a City Boy After All.” “Coyotes are known to be resilient and adaptable, and he certainly demonstrated those qualities,” he said. Camilla Fox, founder and executive director of …

Michael Jackson fans travel thousands of miles, swarm Berlin for Michael biopic premiere

Michael Jackson fans travel thousands of miles, swarm Berlin for Michael biopic premiere

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Thousands of Michael Jackson fans descended on Berlin on Friday for the premiere of a new biopic about the King of Pop, undeterred by child sex abuse allegations that continue to haunt the star. Jaafar Jackson plays uncle Michael Jackson in Michael. Michael premiere in Berlin sees fans throng German capital Michael, in which the singer is portrayed by his nephew Jaafar Jackson, is expected to be one of the highest-grossing films of its kind in history. In the queue for the screening, Andy Escobar, a 31-year-old aircraft mechanic from the United States, said his nickname at school was MJ — “because everybody knew that I was a Michael Jackson fan”. Asked about the child abuse allegations, Escobar said simply: “We know that’s not true.” “He was found not guilty,” added Megane Kittler, a 31-year-old educator from France who lives in Berlin. Only around 4,000 fans will actually be able to watch the film on Friday evening, two weeks before its official release, after being allocated seats via prize draws. For the rest, there will …

Why A Karnataka Village Is Mourning Khamenei, A Leader 3,000 Miles Away | India News

Why A Karnataka Village Is Mourning Khamenei, A Leader 3,000 Miles Away | India News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 12:09 IST Khamenei had inaugurated the Imam Khomeini Hospital in this village. For the people, he wasn’t just a political figure but a “Religious Guru” who had walked and blessed their soil. “He is our spiritual guide and a beacon of light for our community,” says Shafeeq Abidi, a local resident. (File image: AFP) As the summer heat begins to settle over the dry plains of Chikkaballapur, an unusual silence has descended upon the village of Alipur. Located just 70 kilometers from the bustling tech hubs of Bengaluru, this small hamlet of roughly 25,000 people has undergone a transformation. Shops are shuttered, the local schools are empty, and the vibrant chatter of the marketplace has been replaced by the low, rhythmic hum of prayers echoing from the local mosques. The village is in deep mourning following reports concerning the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mini Iran in Karnataka For the residents of Alipur often referred to as “Mini Iran” the news is not just a headline from a distant …

How many feet are in 500 miles? Nobody knows, at least Nate Bargatze doesn’t at the Daytona 500

How many feet are in 500 miles? Nobody knows, at least Nate Bargatze doesn’t at the Daytona 500

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Nate Bargatze considered squeezing a big, dumb joke into his command for drivers to start their engines at the Daytona 500. How many feet are in 500 miles? Nobody knows, at least Nate Bargatze doesn’t at the Daytona 500 “At first, I thought about doing like, how many feet are in 500 miles,” Bargatze said. “Nobody knows.” Bargatze laughed when he said the proposed joke, which is a riff on his popular “Washington’s Dream” sketches on “Saturday Night Live,” fell flat when he tested it Saturday night during a gig in Indianapolis. “I was going to do another one with Jimmie Johnson being older to let the younger drivers know that his left blinker will be on the whole race,” Bargatze said. “Then when I got here and talked about it, it’s like, I think you just need to do, normal? You have all these hopes and dreams to do something funny.” Bargatze kept it straight in his role as grand marshal for Sunday’s Daytona 500. “It’s going to be insanity,” …

Movie Review: Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller lead clever, charming ‘Eternity’

Movie Review: Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller lead clever, charming ‘Eternity’

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Joan Cutler has an impossible decision to make in “Eternity.” The newly deceased character, played by Elizabeth Olsen, has one week to decide who she wants to spend her afterlife with and two husbands lurking and hoping that she’ll choose them. Luke is the dashing one who died in the Korean War right as they were starting a life together. Larry is the other one, kind of common, kind of a crank, but the person who she was married to for 65 years. Movie Review: Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller lead clever, charming ‘Eternity’ Apparently even death is no respite from earthly puzzles like the love triangle. Sure it’s messy and confusing for those involved but it’s also one of the great storytelling setups for a screwball comedy. And this particular film, imaginative and shrewdly whimsical with an utterly charming cast, delivers on the promise. Lucky us. Most of the film takes place in the Junction, a comically ordinary, brutalist-style hotel/convention center, expo-style trade show in which the recently departed shop around for …

Women climb down dried up well, walk miles as water crisis hits Nashik village

Women climb down dried up well, walk miles as water crisis hits Nashik village

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Nashik, Women huddle around wells as the scorching sun beats down on them in Borichi Bari village in Maharashtra’s Nashik district, where they risk their lives by climbing down the rocky walls to fetch water for their daily needs. Women climb down dried up well, walk miles as water crisis hits Nashik village Borichi Bari in Peth taluka of the district is grappling with a severe water shortage, as three wells in the village are drying up, and only one is showing any trace of water. Villagers are forced to climb down wells using ropes, a dangerous feat that puts their lives at risk. “We have three wells, but they depend entirely on rainwater. The supply lasts until January or February,” said Somnath Nikule, deputy sarpanch of the village. He said locals have to walk 2 to 3 km to fetch water, and people who are unable to make the trip shell out ₹60 for a 200-litre barrel. Nikule said work under the Jal Jeevan Mission had started but was halted midway. Jal Jeevan Mission …

Meet Mikey Madison’s ‘hot’ twin brother Miles, internet’s new obsession after SNL | Hollywood

Meet Mikey Madison’s ‘hot’ twin brother Miles, internet’s new obsession after SNL | Hollywood

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‘Anora’ star Mikey Madison appeared on Saturday Night Live, where she delivered a fun monologue. She also introduced her twin brother, Miles. Making him stand alongside three other men, she challenged the audience, saying, ‘Let’s see if you can guess which one of these guys is my twin brother… If you picked the one who looks like Ron Weasley pumped up on testosterone, you’re a winner!’ The internet quickly erupted, with fans swooning over Miles’ striking good looks. Mikey Madison and her brother Miles at the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.(AFP) Who is Miles? According to Hello, Miles, an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, played on the collegiate lacrosse team during his time there. Miles attended the 97th Academy Awards this year, where his twin sister gave him a shoutout during her Best Actress acceptance speech. Smiling at the crowd, she said, “My twin brother, Miles, thank you for being my best friend, not that you have a choice,” drawing a roar of laughter from the audience. …

Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth

Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth

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A rare ‘gigantic jet’ of lightning has been photographed from space, extending nearly 50 miles above the U.S. coastline. The image was taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on November 19, 2024, but was not immediately shared by space agencies. The phenomenon was later discovered on NASA’s Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth website by photographer Frankie Lucena, who specialises in capturing rare lightning events. The images were subsequently highlighted by Spaceweather.com on February 26. Jet Likely Originated Over Louisiana According to Spaceweather.com, the ISS was positioned over the Gulf of Mexico at the time of the capture, suggesting that the lightning jet likely originated from a thunderstorm near New Orleans. Due to dense cloud cover in the image, the precise location could not be determined. Four images of lightning were identified in the astronaut’s photography sequence, but only one captured the distinct upward-shooting jet. Understanding Gigantic Jets Gigantic jets are powerful electrical discharges that travel upward from thunderstorms when charge layers within the clouds become inverted. Unlike conventional lightning that …

Volvo’s ES90 is a high-riding electric sedan with 434 miles of range

Volvo’s ES90 is a high-riding electric sedan with 434 miles of range

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Volvo has pulled back the curtain on its upcoming ES90 electric sedan with 434 miles of range and a tech stack that includes Nvidia’s powerful Drive AGX Orin computer in a dual setup. Volvo has been trickling news out about the ES90 over the past several weeks, but today’s announcement includes our first full look at the sedan and a full rundown on its specs, including an 800-volt architecture for fast charging and the aforementioned Nvidia system-on-a-chip. The ES90 boasts Volvo’s longest range, fastest charging speed, and most advanced computing system of all its vehicles. The sedan will arrive with 700km of range (434.9 miles) based on the generous WLTP standard. (The EPA rating is likely to be less.) The ES90 will come in three different variants. There’s the base model with a single motor mounted on the rear axle, with 245kW (329 horsepower) of power output and 354 lb-ft of torque. The dual-motor all-wheel drive version can put out 330kW (442hp) of power and 494 lb-ft of torque. And the dual-motor Performance ES90 can …

Miles Teller opens up about filming Michael Jackson biopic at king of pop’s Neverland ranch: ‘It was wild’

Miles Teller opens up about filming Michael Jackson biopic at king of pop’s Neverland ranch: ‘It was wild’

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Hollywood actor Miles Teller has revealed that a portion of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic was filmed at the infamous Neverland Ranch, a site closely tied to the late pop icon’s legacy. While appearing on popular American talk show Watch What Happens Live recently, Teller, known for his roles in Whiplash and Top Gun: Maverick, shared that the production team worked at the notorious California estate, which was once home to Jackson’s personal amusement park. Miles Teller plays the role of Michael Jackson’s lawyer John Branca in the upcoming biopic “I play John Branca, his entertainment lawyer. We filmed at Neverland, it was wild,” Teller told Andy Cohen, the host of the show. For the uninitiated, the ranch is central to allegations made by choreographer Wade Robson, who accused Jackson of sexual abuse during his childhood at the property. These claims were brought to light in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland. While Jackson had vacated the property in 2005, Teller mentioned that it had been purchased by someone else by the time of filming. “Somebody …