Skunk spotted running around San Blas, Malta

Sep 25 2022

A video uploaded to social media shows what seems to be a skunk running around the San Blas area in Malta.

What’s peculiar about this sighting is that skunks are not native mammals to the islands, suggesting that the little fellow is an escaped animal from some enclosure or residence in the vicinity.

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It is unclear whether the skunk is still loose in the vicinity or whether it was picked up by authorities following the posting of this video.

Skunks are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant scent from their anal glands. The animals are primarily nocturnal and can survive in different habitats such as deserts, forests and mountains. Some are also known to grow to the size of a house cat.

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‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ the most watched Netflix show worldwide

Sep 25 2022

Having just been released on the 21st of September 2022, Netflix mini-series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has become the most watched Netflix series world-wide in the span of a few days.

The official Instagram page revealed that the series not only became the number one show in the US, but also took the top spot in the entire world.

Over 20 countries worldwide are binging the series like crazy, wanting to discover more about the horrific real events behind the Dahmer murders.

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Starring Evan Peters as the notorious serial killer, the series takes on the perspective of his victims as well as the police incompetency which allowed the Wisconsin native to go on a killing spree spanning years.

A look at Rotten Tomatoes shows that audience scores were far higher than critics’, as the latter gave the series a 50% rating despite there being no consensus as of yet.

However, the main critique seems to be coming from the families involved in the killings. One of the cousins of the victims revealed that, given its autobiographical nature, the show is ‘re-traumatising over and over again.’

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Maltese veteran officers gifted awards for years of service

Sep 25 2022

During a brief ceremony at the Police Headquarters, various police officers were awarded for their dedication to the Police Force.

22 police officers received a medal for 18 years of efficient service, 9 officers and 4 ex-officers received their first clasp for 25 years of efficient service, while 8 members received the second clasp for 30 years of efficient service.

The award ceremony was attended and led by Minister Byron Camilleri and Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa. They congratulated the officers for their long and efficient work in the force, whilst also highlighting how a 15% increase in public trust towards the force was registered. This is the highest trust registered towards the force in over 10 years.

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Elderly couple donate €5,325 to Puttinu Cares for 50th anniversary

Sep 25 2022

Taking to social media, NGO Puttinu Cares highlighted the generous act of charity undertaken by Rose and Nicholas Formosa in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.

The couple donated a whopping €5,325 after managing to gather up the sum through a small fundraiser held during their anniversary celebrations.

The sum sky-rocketed and the couple had the opportunity to celebrate their life of love by giving aid to an organisation focused on helping people, especially children, battling serious illnesses like cancer.

Well done Rose and Nicholas!

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