Out in the central Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Kirk is getting stronger. Experts say it will rapidly gain power in the next few days. But don't worry about any land being hit—this storm is too far from the coast to cause any trouble there. Kirk is a name you might hear more about as it grows in inten
It's been just a week since Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life. Now, the Gulf Coast is bracing for another potential threat - a brewing tropical disturbance in the Western Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has reported a "large, d
In the world of maritime trade, safety protocols are paramount to prevent catastrophic accidents. Yet, devastating incidents continue to occur, claiming lives and causing irreparable damage. The recent Baltimore bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures on the high sea
The Titan submersible's fateful mission to the Titanic wreckage site was not just a matter of curiosity, but a complex web of human factors, design flaws, and operational missteps that ultimately led to its catastrophic demise. As the scientific director for the company that owned the submersible, S
The 5-person crew of the Titan submersible's last words, "all good here," proved to be a fatal misstep. As they descended into the dark depths of the ocean, the submersible imploded, killing everyone on board. The incident has raised questions about the safety of private underwater exploration and t
The US Coast Guard has finally released the first image of OceanGate's doomed Titan submersible, revealing a haunting scene of the vessel's severed tail cone eerily resting on the ocean floor. The image was made public nearly three months after the submersible imploded around 12,500 feet below sea l
As the US Coast Guard investigatory hearing begins to unravel the mysteries of the Titan submersible's implosion, questions about the catastrophic event continue to linger. On June 18, 2023, the submersible, carrying a team of five adventurers to the Titanic wreck site, imploded thousands of feet be
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the region, the Philippines has withdrawn its coastguard ship, the Teresa Magbanua, from the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The vessel had been stationed at the reef since April, but was forced to return to port after a months-long stand-off w
As the Pacific 12 Conference (Pac-12) limps into the future, it's hard not to wonder if the wounds of the past can be healed. The conference, once proud of its "Conference of Champions" moniker, has been left reeling after a series of stunning defections. But, in a bid to revitalize its fortunes, th
As the federal Liberal Party retreats on Vancouver Island, a pressing question hangs in the air: what's the real cost of forcing salmon farms to switch to land-based technology by 2029? The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) is sounding the alarm, urging the government to rethink its plan and
