Author: Vidya Saras
Although solid facts about Magellan’s life are limited, the narrative that often prevails is about his heroism. Diaz’s Magellan, on the other hand, takes an unflinching look at what we know about his treatment of his crew members aboard the Armada de Maluco, which included executing one of them for alleged sodomy and, as his paranoia mounted, marooning the priest, Pedro Sanchez de Reina. Mutinies were recurring, and in November 1520 one of the fleet’s five ships, the San Antonio, and its entire crew deserted the mission.Magellan may have felt compelled to deliver such severe punishments out of insecurity, because by fleeing his…
Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez has died in a fatal plane crash. He was 34. “We inform the public about an aviation accident that occurred today,” Colombia’s Dirección Técnica de Investigación de Accidentes wrote in an X statement on Saturday, 11. “The crash of an aircraft with registration N325FA has been confirmed in the sector between Paipa and Duitama.” In a follow-up statement, the organization confirmed that Jiménez was among the six passengers who died onboard. “The Civil Aeronautics Authority deeply regrets the accident that occurred in Paipa, Boyacá, in which six occupants of the aircraft N325FA perished, including the artist…
A high-profile £14 million divorce dispute involving the former manager of Australian rock band INXS has shone a spotlight on the growing complexity of modern family law cases, particularly where generational wealth, gifts and opaque asset structures are involved. Maria Christina Copinger-Symes, who previously managed the band during its global success, is now locked in a legal battle with her former husband, James Copinger-Symes, a former SAS major, after a financial settlement agreed following their separation in 2022 was challenged over alleged “material non-disclosure”. Under the original financial remedy order, Ms Copinger-Symes agreed to pay her ex-husband a lump sum…
A bandage is seen on a child’s arm after she received a COVID vaccine on November 3, 2021 in Shoreline, Washington. David Ryder/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Ryder/Getty Images The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death. Just three of the six immunizations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will no longer routinely recommend — against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and rotavirus — have prevented nearly 2 million hospitalizations and more than 90,000 deaths in…
We’re an experience design partner for brands that love their customers. We create the digital moments that help them prove it, which often means designing the story and then engineering the system that makes it feel genuine: visuals, motion, pacing, sound and a real-time performant experience. The Spark is one of those internal builds where we pushed that approach all the way. Learn modern web animation using GSAP 3 with 34 hands-on video lessons and practical projects — perfect for all skill levels. Check it out It started with a simple idea We wanted a portfolio…
SUNRIVER, Oregon — Perfectly perched amid an expansive plateau of sagebrush, Ponderosa pines, and juniper trees in Central Oregon’s High Desert, the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory offers exceptional vantage points to observe all the wonders of the heavens.During a recent visit, I was invited to join Observatory Manager Paul Poncy and visiting guests for a grand tour of the facility, which claims to offer the largest collection of publicly-available telescopes in the United States and is designated by NASA as an International Dark Sky Place.On multiple evenings each week, the private, non-profit Sunriver Observatory hosts spectacular nighttime stargazing opportunities…
TaylorMade has unveiled its new Qi4D driver range, introducing four models designed to deliver increased speed, improved consistency and greater fitting options for golfers of all abilities. The Qi4D family consists of the Qi4D, Qi4D LS, Qi4D Max and Qi4D Max Lite, with TaylorMade describing the range as its fastest and most fittable driver lineup to date. All four models will be available for pre-order now, with retail availability from January 29, priced at £549. Launch Monitor Enabled (LME) versions will also be offered at £579. According to TaylorMade, modern driver performance is increasingly defined by speed and personalisation, and…
Shayan Sardarizadeh,Richard Irvine-Brown,BBC Verify,Sarah Namjoo,BBC Persian,andHelen SullivanWatch: Protesters and security forces clash in Iran protestsIran has warned it will retaliate if attacked by the US, as protesters defied a deadly government crackdown on Saturday night.Videos verified by the BBC and eyewitness accounts appeared to show the government ramping up its response to the protests, which have spread to more than 100 cities and towns across every province in Iran.Medics at two hospitals have told the BBC that more than 100 bodies had been brought in over a two day period. The nationwide death toll is feared to be far higher.The…
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Honorable MentionsPhotograph: Kat MerckSutra Heat Guard Blowout Cream for $24: I love Sutra’s IR2 hair straightener, so I had high hopes. This thick and almost fragrance-free cream is meant to protect up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce drying time, but my hair felt dried out after use.Mane Temp Check for $26: “Smell cute, feel cuter” goes the slogan for this line of hair products and tools from celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, founder of Ouai. This pink spray immediately cheers up any bathroom counter with its handwritten-style cartoon letters, happy clouds, and lychee/rose/vanilla scent. Though I loved how it worked…