Six fresh, verified stories from Aviation, Technology, Humanity, and Startups. No repeats. All obscure and intriguing.
AVIATION
Middle East Airspace Closes After Israel–Iran Strikes
Following military strikes, airlines canceled or rerouted flights across the Middle East. FlyDubai pulled 22 flights from Russian airports alone.
Because geopolitics remains aviation’s biggest hazard.
[Source – Reuters]
TECHNOLOGY
Ford Warns of Rare‑Earth Magnet Shortage
Ford’s CEO Jim Farley warned of a looming rare-earth magnet shortage, threatening manufacturing timelines for EV motors. It’s a tiny element with massive supply-chain impact.
[Source – Reuters Video]
HUMANITY
Loggerhead Turtle Gets a Fifth Flipper—And a Second Chance
In Florida, a loggerhead turtle received a prosthetic fifth flipper after injury and has successfully been reintroduced into the ocean with improved mobility.
Surf’s up—this time with better balance.
[Source – NPR]
HUMANITY
Australian Woman Tried to Poison In‑Laws with Mushrooms
An Australian woman confessed to feeding her in-laws poisonous mushrooms during a lunch gathering—“to spice things up.” They survived. Judge’s reaction: not amused.
[Source – AP via Offbeat]
STARTUP IDEA
Multiverse Computing Triples Valuation on Quantum Farm Software
Spain’s Multiverse Computing raised €215 million in Series B funding. Their quantum-based agriculture software helps optimize irrigation and save labor costs for North American farms.
Quantum meets quinoa—agtech with a future.
[Source – Crunchbase News]
NOTABLE FAIL
Silver Airways Abruptly Ceases Operations
Florida’s regional carrier Silver Airways suddenly shut down on June 11, 2025, after failing to secure a buyer during restructuring. It advised customers not to go to the airport—right in the heart of summer travel season.
No middle seats. Just no seats.
[Source – AP News, Reuters, People, Times of India]
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