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BTS's 'Arirang' Lands Seventh Billboard 200 No. 1, Breaking Decade-Long Group Record
Culturevarietyhollywood-reporterindian-express+4Korea Heraldrolling-stonebillboardkhaleej-times10d ago7 sources

BTS's 'Arirang' Lands Seventh Billboard 200 No. 1, Breaking Decade-Long Group Record

BTS has earned its seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with 'Arirang,' scoring the biggest sales week for an album by a group in over a decade, moving 641,000 equivalent album units, including 532,000 pure album sales, in its first week and breaking a decade-long group record.

Humpback Whale in Wismar Bay Swims Again as Rescue Efforts Continue
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Humpback Whale in Wismar Bay Swims Again as Rescue Efforts Continue

The humpback whale that repeatedly stranded on Germany's east coast in Wismar Bay has reportedly started swimming again, though its direction remains unclear, as experts continue their rescue attempts and monitor its deteriorating health.

Humpback Whale Freed from Baltic Sea Resort Becomes Stranded Again, Efforts Continue
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Humpback Whale Freed from Baltic Sea Resort Becomes Stranded Again, Efforts Continue

A long-finned humpback whale, which was successfully freed off the German coast after a multi-day effort, has been spotted stranded again on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar. Experts are monitoring the whale's condition as it continues to face challenges in the Baltic Sea, with an excavator previously used to dig an escape channel.

[Photo News] BTS sets off for next global stage
CultureKorea Herald19d ago

[Photo News] BTS sets off for next global stage

One day after “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang,” the group's first full-group performance in three years, BTS is on its way to the “Spotify x BTS: Swimside” event in New York, departing via Incheon…

Finnish Tax Authority Increases VAT on Ice-Hole Saunas
Businesshelsingin-sanomat20d ago

Finnish Tax Authority Increases VAT on Ice-Hole Saunas

The Finnish tax authority has significantly increased the Value Added Tax (VAT) on ice-hole saunas to 25.5%, while other recreational activities such as spas, billiards, swimming pools, and bowling maintain a 13.5% tax rate.

Cameron McEvoy Breaks 50-Meter Freestyle World Record
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Cameron McEvoy Breaks 50-Meter Freestyle World Record

Australian Olympic champion swimmer Cameron McEvoy, 31, broke the 50-meter freestyle world record with a time of 20.88 seconds at the China Open in Shenzhen, surpassing Brazilian César Cielo's previous mark by 0.03 seconds.

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Teddy Swims Releases New Song "Mr. Know It All"

Teddy Swims has released a new track titled "Mr. Know It All," which he explains "explores the idea that love can become a self-fulfilling contradiction." The song is now available for streaming.

BTS's 'Arirang' Album Achieves Global K-Pop Records
CultureKorea Herald5d ago

BTS's 'Arirang' Album Achieves Global K-Pop Records

BTS's fifth full-length album, "Arirang," has set new K-pop records by topping the Billboard 200 chart, with its lead track "Swim" also reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100, and most of its tracks entering the charts.

Body of Missing French Swimmer Found Off Batz-sur-Mer
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Body of Missing French Swimmer Found Off Batz-sur-Mer

The body of a 16-year-old swimmer, who went missing off the coast of Batz-sur-Mer on February 25, has been recovered on March 14, concluding an extensive search operation.

Culturerolling-stonebillboard14d ago2 sources

BTS Performs '2.0' on 'Fallon' at Guggenheim Museum

BTS showcased a dynamic rendition of '2.0' on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' performing at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. This follows their performance of 'SWIM' earlier in the week.

Ascó Inaugurates Geothermal-Powered Sports Complex for Energy Efficiency
Environmentla-vanguardia17d ago

Ascó Inaugurates Geothermal-Powered Sports Complex for Energy Efficiency

Ascó has inaugurated a new generation municipal sports and leisure complex that significantly reduces energy consumption through geothermal technology from Ecoforest. The facility utilizes heat generated for the gym to climatize the swimming pool and produce hot water, showcasing efficient heat pump technology.

5 engineering students from Andhra Pradesh drown in Godavari river while clicking photo
WorldhinduTimes of India20d ago2 sources

5 engineering students from Andhra Pradesh drown in Godavari river while clicking photo

Five BTech students from SRM University drowned in the Godavari River near Veleru village while taking photographs. Two students managed to swim back to safety after the group lost balance and fell into the deep water. Authorities, including SDRF teams, are conducting an intensive search for the three remaining missing students.

The Japanese singer who learns music from whales
Culturetelex22d ago

The Japanese singer who learns music from whales

Aoba Ichiko will perform in Budapest for the first time on March 21st. In an interview with Telex, she talked about the relationship between silence and music, the beautiful souls of Japanese people, and what it's like to swim with whales.

AI-Planned Trip to Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Cultureberlingske5d ago

AI-Planned Trip to Saltburn-by-the-Sea

A traveler recounts their experience using a chatbot to plan a vacation to the charming English town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, leading to an unexpected swim in the North Sea.

Norwegian Man Plans 3000 km Coastal Swim
Worldnrk5d ago

Norwegian Man Plans 3000 km Coastal Swim

Knut Ivan Rasmussen, 48, is preparing for an ambitious project to swim 3000 kilometers along the entire coast of Norway, acknowledging the fears associated with the challenge.

Trump Orders Payment for Unpaid DHS Employees Amid Shutdown
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Trump Orders Payment for Unpaid DHS Employees Amid Shutdown

A memorandum from President Trump directs officials to ensure all Department of Homeland Security employees, including those in the Coast Guard, FEMA, and CISA, receive pay after going without during a prolonged government shutdown.

Stranded Humpback Whale Disappears Off German Baltic Coast
EnvironmentfazDWle-figaro+13der-standardirozhlasorftvn24die-presseaktualne-czThe Independent24ur+5 more9d ago16 sources

Stranded Humpback Whale Disappears Off German Baltic Coast

A humpback whale previously stranded off Germany's Baltic Sea coast has disappeared, leading authorities to suspend search operations after it was observed swimming towards the open sea.

US Army Lifts Suspensions for Helicopter Crews Who Flew Over Kid Rock's Home
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US Army Lifts Suspensions for Helicopter Crews Who Flew Over Kid Rock's Home

The US Army has launched an administrative review and subsequently suspended crews from flight duties after two military helicopters were seen hovering near singer Kid Rock's home. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has now announced that these suspensions have been lifted following an investigation into the incident.

Humpback Whale Swims Free After Days-Long Ordeal in Baltic Sea Near Wismar
Sciencenosaftonbladetdie-presse+1Times of India10d ago4 sources

Humpback Whale Swims Free After Days-Long Ordeal in Baltic Sea Near Wismar

A weakened humpback whale, which had stranded multiple times in shallow Baltic Sea waters near Wismar, Germany, has finally swum free after a days-long ordeal. Rescuers initially aided its escape, and the exhausted giant later corrected its course away from a harbor.