A 13-year-old boy from Perth, Australia, made headlines after swimming 4 kilometers to shore and then running another 2 kilometers to get help for his family, who were stranded at sea. The dramatic rescue, which occurred off the coast of Western Australia, prompted authorities to release the audio of the emergency call made by Austin Appelbee.
According to Sky News, Austin, along with his mother, brother, and sister, were on an inflatable kayak and paddleboards when they encountered difficulties. The audio of the call, which has been released by police, details the harrowing experience.
In other news, Apple released its latest iOS 26 update, which includes a new feature designed to ease the transition for users switching to Android devices. The new "Transfer to Android" feature allows users to move their data by placing their Android and Apple phones side-by-side, as reported by The Verge.
Meanwhile, the U.S. court system in Minnesota is facing significant strain due to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. According to Wired, the operation, which began in December, has led to an influx of cases filed in the U.S. district court in Minnesota. Attorneys have filed nearly as many habeas corpus petitions in Minnesota alone as were filed across the entire U.S. in a year.
In other news, Robert Tinney, the artist whose airbrushed cover paintings defined the look and feel of Byte magazine for over a decade, died at the age of 78. Ars Technica reported that Tinney's illustrations, which appeared on more than 80 covers, helped shape the visual language of personal computing for a generation of enthusiasts.
Finally, NPR Politics shared a glimpse of life in Mexico City, where the iconic Paseo de la Reforma transforms each Sunday. The street closes to car traffic, allowing over 100,000 people to enjoy the space on bikes, skates, and rollerblades. The weekly ritual showcases the city's diversity, with everything from families to lowrider bikes taking part, according to NPR.
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