A video sent to MaltaDaily shows what seems to be a massive dead tuna that floated towards the shore in Sliema yesterday this past weekend.
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The dead fish attracted some attention from passers-by, with some taking photos of the large fish.
It is unclear whether the carcass was removed and, if so, who addressed the situation.
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Source: @wissam_bensaidi
Nicolette Ghirxi reportedly agreed to undergo a risk assessment for domestic violence but was allegedly discouraged by professionals, according to evidence obtained by Times of Malta.
On April 22, 2023, Ghirxi left the assessment after allegedly being told that messages from her ex-partner, Edward Johnston, contained insults rather than threats. She later sent a voice note to a friend, explaining that the risk assessor suggested the assessment would score “zero.”
Months later, on August 12, Ghirxi was found murdered in her Swatar apartment, and Johnston was shot dead by police hours later.
Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà stated that Ghirxi had declined the risk assessment in writing, saying she did not feel at risk.
However, a close friend and Ghirxi’s lawyer, Joseph Borda, disputed this, claiming she initially agreed to take the assessment but was talked out of it, Times of Malta reported.
The Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) denied these claims, stating that their assessors never discouraged Ghirxi from proceeding and provided written statements to support their position.
Despite filing a police report and blocking Johnston on social media, he continued harassing her through other platforms, including PayPal and Gmail.
Ghirxi shared further evidence with the police but never returned for another assessment before her death. Borda has called for an independent inquiry, arguing that the state failed to protect her.
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Source: Times of Malta
Taking to social media, marine biologist Alan Deidun shared a video sent to him of a box jellyfish in Birżebbuġa.
He explained that, luckily, the local box jellyfish species (Carybdea marsupialis) is much less venomous than its deadly Australian counterpart (Chironex fleckeri).
Its mild sting is best treated through the use of vinegar, Deidun explained. He also highlighted how the box jellyfish has the best ‘eyesight’ amongst all jellyfish, being able to hunt actively for other plankton at night’.
‘They occur in highest numbers in yacht marinas and ports and they are largely transparent during the day.’
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Source: Alan Deidun via Vincienne
Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group are bringing the popular card game UNO to in-car gaming, debuting at gamescom 2024 in Cologne, Germany.
This comes after Mercedes-Benz announced plans to collaborate with Boosteroid to integrate the gaming app into its “MBUX Entertainment Package Plus’.
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This innovative version, titled UNO® Car Party, will be available on over 500,000 BMW and MINI vehicles starting August 21, 2024, via the AirConsole platform.
This collaboration transforms UNO into a connected gaming experience within vehicles, allowing up to four players to participate using their personal devices while the car is stationary. The game aims to enhance in-car social interaction during road trips or pit stops.
AirConsole CEO Anthony Cliquot emphasized the unique gameplay that allows each player to privately view their cards on their phones while the main game is displayed on the car’s infotainment system.
Mattel’s Erika Winterholler noted that UNO’s simple yet engaging gameplay is “ideal for in-car entertainment.”
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