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Governor General Mary Simon attended the opening of Canada's Nuuk consulate to bolster Inuit solidarity with Greenlandic communities amid Donald Trump’s threats about U.S. influence in the Arctic, while emphasizing Canada’s focus on people-to-people ties and trade with Greenland.
In 2007, Inuit whalers in Alaska discovered a 100-year-old harpoon embedded in a bowhead whale, indicating the whale's age to be around 115 years. This finding highlights the exceptional longevity of bowhead whales, which can live over 200 years, making them the longest-living mammals. The harpoon, an exploding lance from the late 1800s, was identified by a historian, adding to the evidence of the species' resilience and survival despite historical commercial whaling.
Today's Wordle hints at a palindrome word that requires paddles, with the answer being "kayak." The word originates from the Inuit language and refers to a type of boat used for transportation, hunting, and fishing in Arctic regions. The author shares their experience playing competitive Wordle and offers readers a chance to play against them. They also discuss their recent foray into AI animation and voice work.