A passenger plane carrying 55 people made an emergency landing in the ocean near Somalia's main airport on Tuesday, with all passengers and crew surviving the incident, according to Sky News. The Starsky Aviation aircraft, which had taken off from Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport, experienced a technical problem approximately 15 minutes into its flight to Gaalkacyo.
The plane overran the runway and ended up in shallow waters, but no injuries were reported, Sky News stated. Images released by the news outlet showed significant damage to a wing of the aircraft. The incident occurred near the country's main airport.
In other news, SpaceX's upgraded Super Heavy booster completed cryogenic proof testing, a crucial step that previously led to the destruction of a booster, as reported by Ars Technica. The recent tests, which took place at Starbase, Texas, involved the booster's redesigned propellant systems and structural integrity. Ground teams transported the 237-foot-tall stainless-steel booster to Masseys Test Site for the multi-day campaign, SpaceX announced on social media.
Meanwhile, the world of figure skating continues to evolve, with the quadruple axel remaining the most difficult jump, Wired reported. The physics behind the jump, which involves getting approximately 20 inches off the ground, is still being studied. A 2024 study published in the journal Sports Biomechanics by Toin University researcher Seiji Hirosawa brought science closer to understanding how quad axels work.
In the business world, Red Lobster's millennial CEO, Damola Adamolekun, is charting a course for the seafood chain's recovery, according to Fortune. Adamolekun, who previously aided in the turnaround of P.F. Changs, plans to shrink the restaurant's footprint and streamline menus. "I think this can be the greatest comeback in the history of the restaurant industry," Adamolekun told Fortune in a late 2025 CEO Playbook vodcast.
Finally, The Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift, is a marvel of engineering and a popular tourist destination, as highlighted by Hacker News. The wheel connects the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal, completing a half-turn in just five minutes. The attraction is open Wednesday through Sunday, with varying hours depending on the date.
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