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  • Shane Ryan Defends Decision to Join the Enhanced Games: ‘This Is Showbusiness, It’s a Job for Us’ | Virgin Media Sports

    Oct 19, 2025

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    in Competition

    Former Team Ireland swimmer Shane Ryan has hit back at criticism he has received for joining the enhanced games in which athletes are allowed to take banned performance-boosting drugs under medical supervision.

    In his first interview as an enhanced games athlete Ryan says the reaction is unfair, however his move has been criticised by sports bodies.

  • Scientists Explain the Mysterious Orca Boat Attacks | New Scientist

    Oct 17, 2025

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    rokur
    in Nature

    Imagine you’re sailing the Strait of Gibraltar when suddenly an orca slams into your boat. Since 2020, these apex predators have been biting rudders, ramming and tipping boats, and in some shocking cases, sinking vessels. For sailors here, it’s a terrifying experience. And it’s happening with increasing frequency. A quick internet search suggests an almost Hollywood-worthy revenge flick: a boat-scarred, vengeful orca is meting out attacks on fishermen and the super-rich. It’s a compelling narrative, but scientists aren’t convinced. For them, the real explanation is even stranger.

  • Diver Completes Deepest Recreational Cave Dive Using Hydrogen In History In New Zealand | 10 News+

    Oct 17, 2025

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    in Nature, Scuba Diving

    Dr Richard Harris played a pivotal role in the 2018 cave rescue in Thailand, in which he helped save the lives of 12 boys.

    Now, the recreational diver has completed the deepest recreational cave dive using hydrogen in history, in the Pearse Resurgence in New Zealand. He spoke exclusively to 10 News+ ahead of a new documentary about the dive.

  • How Water Makes This Town Flood-Proof | WSJ Pro Perfected

    Oct 17, 2025

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    in Nature, Science

    Many Florida homes can withstand category 5 hurricane winds, but not flooding. Babcock Ranch, a town near Fort Myers and Cape Coral, has stayed mostly unscathed during major storms like Hurricane Irma, Ian, Milton and Helene.

  • Ross Noble Reveals Surprising Impact of Swimming With Sharks | Lorraine

    Oct 17, 2025

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    rokur
    in Nature

    He’s one of the UK’s most unpredictable and quick-witted comedians and after more than 35 years of doing stand-up, Ross Noble is back with a brand new tour ‘Cranium of Curiosities’. Ross joins Lorraine to tell us all about what audiences can expect on his 58 date run and how much he is looking forward to having many sausage rolls on the road. Ross also tells us how taking part in ‘Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters’ has left a lasting impact on him.

  • Indiana Lawmakers Push for Swim Lessons in All Indiana Schools | FOX59 News

    Oct 17, 2025

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    FOX59’s Hannah Adamson spoke with experts about Operation Water Safety.

  • World Cup Record! Gretchen Walsh Drops 55.91 in the 100m Medley | Swimming World Cup 2025 – Carmel | World Aquatics

    Oct 16, 2025

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    in Competition

    Gretchen Walsh opened the Swimming World Cup 2025 North American Tour in style! On the first day in Carmel, she stormed to a 55.91 in the 100m Medley, setting a brand new World Cup Record!

  • Former Delaware Swim Instructor Charged With Child Sex Abuse | 6abc Philadelphia

    Oct 16, 2025

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    in Crime, Safety

    The arrest of a former long-time swim instructor on charges he sexually assaulted children has authorities looking for more possible victims.

  • ‘It Feels Nice’: DC 3rd Graders Dive In for Free Swim Lessons | NBC4 Washington

    Oct 16, 2025

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization

    For the first time, DCPS is offering swim lessons to all third graders. News4’s Mauricio Casillas shows how the program is helping kids stay safe.

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