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The weekend’s finally here — time to slow the scroll, sip something warm (or strong), and catch up on what really matters. We’ve lined up a few stories worth your time — sharp takes, smart reads, and a little something to make you laugh, too. Let’s get into it.

Innovation

Electric Ferry Boat

A fully electric ferry has successfully completed a round trip between Spain and North Africa in a single day—proving that emission-free crossings of major straits are no longer just theoretical. The Candela C-8 Polestar edition, a Swedish-made hydrofoil vessel, traveled from Sotogrande, Spain, to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, covering the 24-nautical mile route in just over an hour. After a recharge, it made the return trip the same day, matching the speed and reliability of traditional fast ferries.

This milestone marks the first-ever intercontinental sea crossing by a fully electric boat. Powered by a 67 kWh battery—the same used in Polestar electric vehicles—the C-8 uses hydrofoils to lift itself above the water, slashing drag and energy consumption by up to 80%. That efficiency made it possible to conquer the Strait of Gibraltar, one of the world’s busiest and roughest maritime routes. The boat’s adaptive hydrofoil system, which adjusts 100 times per second, helped stabilize the ride against strong currents and choppy seas.

Despite the challenging conditions, the vessel used just 40 kWh of energy—about $10 worth of electricity—compared to the 10+ gallons of fuel a conventional boat would consume on the same journey. Candela CEO Gustav Hasselskog, who piloted the C-8, said the demonstration showcases a new model for maritime transit: one focused on connecting coastal areas underserved by traditional ferry routes. The goal is clear—high-efficiency, low-cost, zero-emission travel without compromising speed or performance.

World News

World’s Highest Defibrillator

David Sullivan, 62, founder of Code Blue CPR, recently learned that a defibrillator he installed near Everest Base Camp had already saved a life—just three weeks after he placed it. Earlier this year, Sullivan traveled to the Himalayas to install what he believes is the highest defibrillator in the world. While not all deaths on Everest are heart-related, some are, and early defibrillator use can make a dramatic difference. “A defibrillator used within the first 3 minutes of a cardiac arrest can boost survival from 8% to over 50%,” he explained.

Sullivan personally tested the device at 22,000 feet before installing it permanently in a village near Base Camp, at around 16,500 feet. After returning to the UK on April 30, he received a call on May 23 that the defibrillator had already saved someone’s life—a 30-year-old French woman whose heart had stopped. “It was the proudest moment of my life when I learned what had happened,” Sullivan told SWNS. “It was last Friday (May 23rd), at around 3:45 a.m. I have kids traveling the world so I initially thought, ‘oh my God, something’s happened.’ But it was a sherpa who told me the defibrillator had been activated and had saved a 30-year-old French woman’s life. I hope it will help people realize how important it is to have access to defibrillators.”

Sullivan’s mission began after losing four friends under the age of 45 to sudden cardiac arrest. While in Nepal, he also trained local residents in CPR—most of whom had never received such instruction. Back in the UK, he’s pushing to scale his impact. “We want every school to have a new defibrillator and every person in the school—students, teachers, staff—to have all the training necessary to save someone’s life,” he said. His commitment is deeply personal. “I performed nine minutes of CPR for a young lad and used a defibrillator just three months after I had been shown how to,” he said. “While I was doing this, around 30 people just watched and didn’t help because they didn’t know how. When the lad’s mum called me the next day to say he was alive, it changed my life forever.”

Good News

A Lovelorn Tortoise

After nearly a year on the run, a 50-year-old tortoise named Ginger has been found and returned to her home in Gloucestershire, England. Ginger had quietly shared a garden with her longtime companion, Fred, until his death a few years ago. Not long after, she vanished—digging under the garden fence and disappearing into nearby fields. Her owner, Sarah-Jane Muirie, 51, believes Ginger set off in search of a mate, prompted by instinct and the absence of her partner.

Despite putting up missing posters last June, Muirie eventually gave up hope. “She’s so well camouflaged, we thought there’s no chance we would ever find her,” she said. But fate had other plans. Ginger was recently spotted near the Mount Inn pub, about a mile from her home. A woman from the village, originally from Greece, first noticed the tortoise but didn’t think much of it. The next day, a horse rider recognized something unusual—and, miraculously, someone remembered the year-old posters. That tip led to the call Muirie had stopped expecting.

Now back in familiar surroundings, Ginger has resumed her routine—basking in the sun and slowly reacquainting herself with the garden. Muirie, who’s had Ginger since she was 10, says the reunion means more than words can express. “To have a pet for 40 years is so special,” she said. For her, finding Ginger wasn’t just a lucky break—it was like recovering a piece of her own childhood.

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