Teenage Boy Swims for Four Hours to Save Family Swept Out to Sea
On Friday, a 13-year-old Australian boy, Austin Appelbee, swam for approximately four hours through rough seas to save his family after they were swept out to sea, according to Sky News. The incident occurred when strong winds picked up while Appelbee, his mother, brother, and sister were on an inflatable kayak and paddleboards.
Appelbee battled "massive" waves to reach the shore, a distance of about 4 kilometers, in order to raise the alarm. While Appelbee swam, the rest of his family remained in the water, singing and joking to keep their spirits up while they waited for rescue, Sky News reported. Appelbee said he was thinking happy thoughts to get him through his gruelling swim.
Trump and Petro Meet at White House
In other news, Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visit to the White House resulted in an agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump to tackle drug trafficking, according to the Associated Press. The meeting marked a surprising turn after months of hostile remarks exchanged between the two leaders. Insults ranged from "sick man" and "drug trafficking leader" to "accomplice to genocide with a senile brain," The Guardian reported. Despite the prior animosity, the meeting concluded with warm words, autographs, and even a "Maga" cap, according to The Guardian.
Right-Wing Provocateur Targets San Diego
Meanwhile, right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley is reportedly attempting to replicate his actions in Minneapolis by targeting San Diego, according to The Verge. Shirley's viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycares operated by Somali residents triggered an influx of federal immigration agents. Mia Sato, a features writer for The Verge, reported that Shirley's actions in Minneapolis led to increased ICE activity in the area.
Prediction Markets See Rise
Saahil Desai, in a podcast for The Guardian, discussed the rise of prediction markets, which allow individuals to bet on a range of events, from political conflicts to the return of religious figures. Desai highlighted an instance where someone placed a series of bets predicting Donald Trump would oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, netting nearly $500,000 when the event occurred.
Fitzpatrick Comments on Jets Fans and Super Bowl LX
Lastly, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick offered advice to New York Jets fans regarding Super Bowl LX, according to Fox News. With a division rival, the New England Patriots, in the game and former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Fitzpatrick acknowledged the difficult situation for Jets fans, who have not seen the playoffs in 15 years, the worst mark of any professional sports team in the U.S. He played for "Gang Green" and knows how fans should watch. The Jets finished the season with a 3-14 record under head coach Aaron Glenn.
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