Scientists Discover 8-Foot Sea Scorpions Larger than Humans

Scientists uncovered fossils of gigantic sea scorpions also known as eurypterids, that roamed the seas approximately 400 million years ago. These ancient arthropods, some of which grew over 8 feet long were larger than today’s scorpions and even humans. The discovery was published in the journal Gondwana Research by Dr. Russell Bicknell and his team.

Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Pageant

Chidimma Adetshina initially participated as a contestant in the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant. Her inclusion in this competition became a subject of national debate in South Africa due to her mixed heritage. She was born to a Nigerian father and a South African mother with Mozambican roots, a background that unfortunately made her the target of xenophobic attacks.

Protests Erupt in Israel Demanding Gaza Ceasefire

The protests were sparked by the discovery of six dead hostages in Gaza, who had been held by Hamas for nearly 11 months. The Israeli Defense Forces reported that these hostages were killed just before Israeli troops could reach them. The deceased were identified as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sgt Ori Danino. Three of them including an Israeli American were scheduled to be released in an earlier proposed ceasefire deal.