Boat News

world1 day ago•3 min saved

Tampa men linked to Cuban coast interception; one killed

Cuban authorities say a Florida-registered boat intercepted off Cuba carried 10 passengers; one Tampa man, Michael Ortega Casanova, was killed and another, Leo Enrique Cruz Gómez, detained after a confrontation with the Cuban coast guard described as a ‘terrorist infiltration.’ Associates say both men were involved with Casa Cuba de Tampa, an anti-communist Cuban group; U.S. officials are reviewing the incident and remain skeptical of Cuba’s account.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#boat #coast-guard #cuba

crime4 months ago•1 min saved

Eight Americans Arrested in Bahamas for Weapons and Cash Seizure

Eight Americans were arrested in the Bahamas after police seized guns, ammunition, and undeclared cash from a docked boat on Bimini island, with ongoing investigations into the incident.

via CBS News|

#arrests #bahamas #boat

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Sea Lion Takes Over Boat, Steals the Show

A bold California sea lion takes over a boat, asserting its dominance with a roar, after resting on it to dry off, highlighting the playful and fearless nature of sea lions.

via PetHelpful|

#boat #california #entertainment

science7 months ago•4 min saved

Record Gamma-Ray Burst Sheds Light on Cosmic Jet Structures

Astronomers have studied the most powerful gamma-ray burst ever detected, called BOAT, which originated from a supernova in a star 2.4 million light-years away, providing new insights into the structure of jets in such explosions and demonstrating the capabilities of advanced telescopes like LST-1.

via Space|

#boat #cosmic-explosion #gamma-ray-bursts

local-news9 months ago•2 min saved

Multiple shootings at South Carolina boat parties leave several injured

Ten people were shot and another injured after an argument on a docked boat in Little River, South Carolina, with the incident occurring during a private gathering and no current risk to the community.

via WPXI|

#boat #crime #gun-violence

astronomy1 year ago•1 min saved

"Unraveling the Mysteries of Cosmic Explosions: From Origins to New Discoveries"

The most powerful space explosion, known as BOAT, emitted the largest blast of gamma radiation ever recorded and gave rise to a black hole 2.4 billion light-years away. Despite its unprecedented strength, new findings reveal that the event was surprisingly ordinary in terms of the resulting supernova, challenging previous assumptions about the relationship between gamma-ray bursts and supernovae.

via The News International|

#astronomy #astrophysics #black-hole

science-and-astronomy2 years ago•6 min saved

Unprecedented Space Explosions Shake Earth's Atmosphere

Scientists have discovered that the record-breaking gamma-ray burst (GRB) known as BOAT, which was the brightest ever observed, originated from a galaxy behind our own. The GRB caused significant disturbances in Earth's upper ionosphere, marking the first time a GRB impact has been observed in this region. The event has sparked interest in understanding the potential consequences of a nearby, threatening GRB on our planet, including the depletion of stratospheric ozone. While the study does not suggest an immediate threat to humanity, it provides valuable insights into the effects of powerful cosmic events on Earth.

via Space.com|

#astrophysics #boat #earths-atmosphere

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Crashes in Austin: Intoxicated Drivers Claim Lives

A deadly crash in east Austin involved a car hitting a boat and a house, resulting in one person dead and one person arrested. The driver, Marena Falcon-de la Rosa, admitted to drinking before the incident, consuming two bottles of Modelo beer and two shots of Don Julio tequila.

via KXAN.com|

#austin #boat #crime