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politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Lawmakers Unveil New Photos and Records of Epstein's Private Island

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released previously unseen images and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island, Little Saint James, sourced from Epstein files provided by the U.S. Virgin Islands' Department of Justice, as part of their investigation into Epstein's crimes. The release aims to promote transparency and gather justice for survivors, though critics accuse Democrats of selectively releasing information. The investigation continues with more documents expected to be made public.

via Axios|

#democrats #investigation #island

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Elderly Woman Dies After Being Abandoned on Australian Island

An 80-year-old woman died alone on Lizard Island after her cruise ship left her behind during a hike, leading to accusations of neglect and an investigation into the circumstances of her death.

via NBC News|

#cruise #death #elderly

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Elderly Woman Dies on Remote Australian Island After Cruise Ship Leaves Her Behind

The daughter of Suzanne Rees, who died after being left on Lizard Island during a cruise, criticizes the cruise operator for a failure of care, as she was unescorted and fell ill during a hike. The Australian authorities are investigating the incident, which is considered a rare and tragic event in the cruise industry.

via BBC|

#australia #cruise #death

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Elon Musk and Others Named in Newly Released Epstein Files

House Democrats released Jeffrey Epstein's schedules, revealing a tentative visit by Elon Musk to Epstein's island in 2014, which Musk denies. The release also includes meetings with other powerful figures, highlighting Epstein's connections with wealthy and influential men. Musk has previously stated he never visited Epstein's island and knew Epstein only superficially. The documents are part of ongoing investigations into Epstein's network and its connections to prominent individuals.

via NBC News|

#calendar #democrats #elon-musk

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Alaska's Melting Glaciers Form New Island, Satellite Images Reveal

A melting glacier in southeastern Alaska has created a new island, Prow Knob, as retreating ice has exposed land, a process documented by NASA satellites over the past four decades, highlighting the impacts of climate change on landscapes.

via NBC News|

#alaska #climate-change #glacier

science1 year ago•4 min saved

"Discovery of Iceland-Sized Drowned Island off Brazil's Coast"

Scientists have discovered the remains of an island the size of Iceland off the coast of Brazil, submerged beneath the waves. The island, which existed around 45 million years ago, was found through the presence of red clay and distinctive mineral makeup, indicating its tropical origins. The discovery sheds light on the geological history of the area and has potential economic value due to its ferromanganese crusts. Brazil is seeking to extend its maritime borders to include the Rio Grande Rise, where the island was found, and prove its geological similarities to the nation.

via Livescience.com|

#brazil #geological-discovery #island

architecture2 years ago•2 min saved

Rintala Eggertsson Architects and Studio NN design Kalsholmen Safe House.

Rintala Eggertsson Architects and Studio NN have designed and built a safe house on the barren rock of Kalsholmen, off the coast of northern Norway. The safe house consists of four sleeping shelters and one sauna, all connected to form one protected space at the center. The construction is simple, consisting of only 2x3 and 2x8 wooden members, and is easy to maintain. The project was developed in a 2+2 week design and build workshop in collaboration with Studio NN in the early summer of 2021.

via ArchDaily|

#architecture #design-and-build #island