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Cyclone Gezani caused widespread devastation in Madagascar, while a Norwegian biathlete's cheating confession and a young boy's heroic swim also made headlines. Additionally, a Japanese swordsmith is experiencing renewed interest in his craft, and a notorious infostealer has resurfaced.
Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar on Tuesday, resulting in at least nine deaths and significant damage, according to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC). The cyclone, which made landfall in Toamasina, the country's second-largest city, brought winds reaching 250 kilometers per hour. The storm toppled houses and caused major flooding across the Indian Ocean island.
In other news, the ex-girlfriend of Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid responded to his public confession of cheating. Laegreid admitted to infidelity during a live television interview after winning a bronze medal at the Olympics. His ex-girlfriend stated his actions were "hard to forgive," according to Sky News. The biathlete later apologized to both his ex-girlfriend and fellow competitor Johan-Olav Botn, whose gold medal win was overshadowed by the confession.
Meanwhile, a 13-year-old boy from Perth, Australia, made headlines for his bravery. After his family was swept out to sea, Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometers to shore and then ran an additional 2 kilometers to get help. Authorities released the audio of his emergency call. The family had been on an inflatable kayak and paddleboards when they encountered difficulties off the coast of Western Australia, according to Sky News.
In Japan, a traditional swordsmith is seeing a resurgence of interest in the centuries-old art of katana making. Akihira Kawasaki, a 57-year-old swordsmith in Saitama Prefecture, noted that growing interest from popular culture, including anime and video games, is attracting a new generation of fans. However, the profession still faces challenges, including an aging workforce and the demanding five-year apprenticeship required.
Finally, the Lumma Stealer, an infostealer that infected nearly 395,000 Windows computers in the months leading up to an international operation last May, has resurfaced. Researchers reported that Lumma is back with hard-to-detect attacks that pilfer credentials and sensitive files. The malware, which first appeared in Russian-speaking cybercrime forums in 2022, uses a cloud-based malware-as-a-service model to host lure sites offering cracked software, games, and pirated movies, according to Ars Technica.
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