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Miami Herald
16 hours ago
- General
- Miami Herald
‘Rare' and ‘elusive' sea creature washes ashore with calf in Ireland, photos show
Two rare deep-sea whales recently washed up on Ireland's coast. Experts say it's part of a 'cluster' of strandings across Europe. On July 27, a female True's beaked whale and her calf beached themselves on the shore in County Mayo, located on the west coast, according to a news release from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), a nonprofit. 'Unfortunately, the mother whale died within moments of stranding, while the calf managed to free itself and swim away,' the release said. Photos posted by the group show the creature's gray carcass partially submerged in shallow water. A postmortem was later conducted, revealing the female had been lactating, suggesting the dependent calf would be unlikely to survive. True's beaked whales — members of the beaked whale family, Ziphiidae — are an 'elusive' and poorly understood species typically found in the deep ocean. The animals can dive to depths of around 2,600 feet in order to hunt squid and other creatures. They can grow up to 17.5 feet in length and weigh 3,000 pounds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 'True's beaked whales are considered 'data deficient' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of threatened species, meaning that there is not enough information to assess their population status,' per NOAA. The whale's death in Ireland comes after a 'cluster of beaked whale strandings' that have taken place across northern Europe in recent weeks, IWDG said. In late July, several northern bottlenose whales — which are a type of beaked whale — were discovered dead in Orkney, located in northern Scotland, according to The Guardian. And similar strandings occurred on July 26 in the Netherlands. It's not clear what caused the spate of deaths, but experts noted that several factors could have played a role. The strandings may simply have resulted from natural causes, such as illness or injury, according to IWDG. Though the group noted that 'multiple strandings of deep-diving species in different regions in a short time may indicate a shared acoustic event.' Loud underwater noises can be caused by human activity, such as surveys for offshore oil and sonar exercises, according to The Guardian. This could cause the whales to come to the surface too quickly, resulting in a sickness. It's also possible that rising sea temperatures have altered feeding habits, affecting whale's food supply, the outlet reported, noting the bottlenose whales showed signs of starvation.
Business Upturn
a day ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
True Establishes Strategic India Hub with New Partner Rituparna Chakraborty
By Business Wire India Published on July 30, 2025, 10:56 IST Business Wire India True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced its office expansion into India with the joining of new partner Rituparna Chakraborty. This move marks a significant milestone for True as they continue to scale their APAC capabilities. India represents both a market of opportunity and a source of world-class leadership talent; Rituparna will help play a defining role in the region's next leadership chapter. A pioneering force in India's staffing and employment landscape, Rituparna co-founded TeamLease Services and played a central role in scaling it into one of the country's largest publicly listed HR services companies. Over the past two decades, she has worked at the intersection of government, business and civil society–advising founders, Fortune 500s, investors, and policymakers–building a track record of business growth, leadership advisory, and policy engagement. 'Rituparna brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial drive, policy fluency, and extensive knowledge of India's talent ecosystem,' said Sam McGrath, GM EMEA & APAC. 'Her expertise is key to True's global vision and our commitment to empower the next generation of leaders emerging from high-growth markets. With India rising as a global hub for innovation and digital transformation, we're thrilled to have Rituparna leading our efforts.' Based in Bangalore, Rituparna will lead the firm's India presence, leveraging True's platform to support Indian companies expanding internationally, multinationals investing in India's talent industry, and Indian leaders ready to operate on a world stage. She will collaborate with True's partners globally to bring opportunities to current and emerging clients. 'This isn't just a new beginning, it's a blank canvas,' said Rituparna Chakraborty. 'India deserves a new narrative when it comes to leadership capital, and I believe True offers the right mix of values, capabilities and vision to help shape that. There's immense opportunity to reimagine what executive talent means in this market, and I'm excited to build, localize and elevate.' ABOUT TRUE True is a global talent management platform renowned for executive search excellence. The sixth largest in its industry, True leverages 10+ years of industry data, market insights, and talent lifecycle expertise to help companies make high-impact talent decisions quickly. Products and services include True Search (retained executive search), TrueBridge (advisory, interim, and fractional executive placement), Thrive (Talent CRM software), True Advance (coaching and assessment), SearchEssentials (tech-enabled hiring services), and AboveBoard (inclusive executive community). True also backs promising companies through investment brands True Equity and Vera Equity. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Business Wire India, established in 2002, India's premier media distribution company ensures guaranteed media coverage through its network of 30+ cities and top news agencies.
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
True Establishes Strategic India Hub with New Partner Rituparna Chakraborty
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced its office expansion into India with the joining of new partner Rituparna Chakraborty. This move marks a significant milestone for True as they continue to scale their APAC capabilities. India represents both a market of opportunity and a source of world-class leadership talent; Rituparna will help play a defining role in the region's next leadership chapter. 'This isn't just a new beginning, it's a blank canvas,' said Rituparna Chakraborty. 'India deserves a new narrative when it comes to leadership capital, and I believe True offers the right mix of values, capabilities, and vision to help shape that." Share A pioneering force in India's staffing and employment landscape, Rituparna co-founded TeamLease Services and played a central role in scaling it into one of the country's largest publicly listed HR services companies. Over the past two decades, she has worked at the intersection of government, business and civil society–advising founders, Fortune 500s, investors, and policymakers–building a track record of business growth, leadership advisory, and policy engagement. 'Rituparna brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial drive, policy fluency, and extensive knowledge of India's talent ecosystem,' said Sam McGrath, GM EMEA & APAC. 'Her expertise is key to True's global vision and our commitment to empower the next generation of leaders emerging from high-growth markets. With India rising as a global hub for innovation and digital transformation, we're thrilled to have Rituparna leading our efforts.' Based in Bangalore, Rituparna will lead the firm's India presence, leveraging True's platform to support Indian companies expanding internationally, multinationals investing in India's talent industry, and Indian leaders ready to operate on a world stage. She will collaborate with True's partners globally to bring opportunities to current and emerging clients. 'This isn't just a new beginning, it's a blank canvas,' said Rituparna Chakraborty. 'India deserves a new narrative when it comes to leadership capital, and I believe True offers the right mix of values, capabilities and vision to help shape that. There's immense opportunity to reimagine what executive talent means in this market, and I'm excited to build, localize and elevate.' ABOUT TRUE True is a global talent management platform renowned for executive search excellence. The sixth largest in its industry, True leverages 10+ years of industry data, market insights, and talent lifecycle expertise to help companies make high-impact talent decisions quickly. Products and services include True Search (retained executive search), TrueBridge (advisory, interim, and fractional executive placement), Thrive (Talent CRM software), True Advance (coaching and assessment), SearchEssentials (tech-enabled hiring services), and AboveBoard (inclusive executive community). True also backs promising companies through investment brands True Equity and Vera Equity.
Buzz Feed
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Khloé Kardashian On Tristan Thompson Critiquing Daughter's Clothes
On this week's episode of her Khloé In Wonder Land podcast, Khloé Kardashian got incredibly candid about parenting. As you might know, Khloé shares two kids — 7-year-old daughter True and 2-year-old son Tatum — with her ex Tristan Thompson. Both True and Tatum were born amid tumultuous times in Khloé and Tristan's then-on-again, off-again relationship. Not only was the NBA player caught cheating on Khloé just days before she gave birth to True, but he wound up fathering a child with another woman around the same time that he and Khloé were preparing to welcome Tatum via surrogate. But while Khloé gushed about how easy it is raising kids with Tristan, she did open up about some of the hardships that come with coparenting on her podcast. Admitting that she sometimes gets 'defensive,' Khloé recalled Tristan telling her that he deemed a pair of True's shorts to be 'too short.' 'Tristan's not wrong, but he's like, 'Don't you think those shorts are too short on her?'' Khloé recounted. 'You wanna almost be like, 'Yeah, she's my kid!' But it's our kid. You just want to have that ownership.' 'I'm like, 'Yes, they're short, but we're just hanging out at the house pool — 'cause I will send pictures to him or whatever,' she explained. Khloé added, 'Sometimes you have to take a breath and be like, 'It's OK. He's doing what's right. Yes, the shorts are short, but we're at home lounging, so let me explain the context of these photos.'' You can listen to Khloé's quotes in full right here.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rising from obscurity: Unique baby names gaining sudden popularity in 2025
Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a treasure trove of data on baby names that quietly reveals how culture shifts, media influences, and societal moods shape one of the most personal decisions parents make. In 2025, among the familiar Noahs, Emmas, and Olivers, a quieter revolution is taking place. Rare and previously obscure names are gaining ground, telling us something profound about what this generation of parents values. A name might rise in popularity due to a viral video, a character in a niche Netflix show, or a growing desire for uniqueness in a digitally saturated world. To find out more about these trends, Spokeo explored some of the most unexpected baby names on the rise in 2025, tracing their origin stories and what their popularity says about this moment in time. Why do names like Truce, Ailany, or Bryer suddenly spike in use after years of rarity? The answer lies in how names function as cultural markers. A surge in a previously uncommon name often correlates with broader social changes, such as global events, shifting values, media phenomena, or the rising influence of underrepresented communities. To uncover this year's standouts, we analyzed the most recent SSA baby name rankings, focusing on names with the most significant year-over-year growth, especially those that were rare or off the charts just a few years ago. These names are statistically interesting, but they also reveal something deeper about how we're telling stories through names in a rapidly changing society. One of the most striking risers in the past year is Truce, which catapulted 11,118 positions to break into the top 1,000 names at rank No. 991 in 2024. Derived from the Old English "treow," meaning agreement or faith, Truce captures a yearning for harmony in a time of increasing polarization. The name's appeal aligns with the rising trend of virtue names like True, Pax, and Justice. Its growth may also reflect parents' desire to imbue their children's identities with messages of reconciliation and strength in empathy. In 2024, Ailany posted the biggest increase among girls' names, signaling a wider embrace of names that blend soft sounds with multicultural heritage. With Gaelic roots meaning "beautiful," Ailany feels both grounded and lyrical. Its phonetic cousin, Aylani, had the second-highest boost in popularity. The name may originate from Hawaiian or Arabic and mean "bright light" or "graceful." Both names illustrate a growing parental preference for international-sounding names that feel both unique and culturally rich. Social media, especially TikTok and Instagram, have played a role in exposing American parents to beautiful names from a global palette, contributing to this melodic multicultural wave. Traditionally, a nickname for boys named Scott, Scottie is now part of a broader resurgence of tomboy-chic, nickname-style girl names. Stevie and Billie are also trending upwards, both names once reserved for boys but now charming a new generation of girl parents. Part of the "Baby Names, Literally" movement — where parents choose non-adult-sounding names for their kids — Scottie evokes warmth and playfulness. It's cute with an edge, and with celebrity children and social media influencers embracing these names, the "-ie" revival is thriving in America. Few names this year reflect the intersection of spirituality and celestial wonder quite like Halo. Jumping 466 places to land at No. 994 for boys, Halo carries both sacred and cosmic connotations. It's also rising in use among baby girls, albeit at a slower pace (up 52 spots, landing in 512th for 2024). Traditionally associated with angelic imagery, its modern usage expands to encompass a sense of transcendence and light. The name got a boost in visibility after comedian and TV host Nick Cannon named his daughter Halo Marie in 2022. Since then, it has gained momentum as part of a wave of spiritual baby names (e.g., Zion, Serenity, and Heaven) that balance meaning with memorability. Halo resonates especially with parents seeking names that feel elevated and aspirational. Bryer, which entered the top 1,000 for the first time in 2024, reflects the growing popularity of surname-style first names. A variation of the nature name briar or an Anglicized version of the German "brewer," Bryer, fits perfectly with rising names like Miller, Murphy, and Rhodes. These names blur the lines between traditional masculinity and modern flexibility. Once seen as masculine, surnames like Bryer are increasingly used for all genders. Parents are drawn to their strong sound and perceived sophistication, as well as their uniqueness, without veering too far into the unusual. Marjorie is back, following in the footsteps of other vintage revivals like Mabel, Florence, and Edith. Its resurgence fits into the 100-year name cycle, a theory suggesting that names fall out of favor only to return after a couple of generations. So, for example, your parents' names may now be considered outdated, while your grandparents' names are seen as unique and new. With its dignified, old-fashioned charm, Marjorie is benefiting from a cultural nostalgia for simpler times. The popularity of period dramas (like Netflix's "Bridgerton" and HBO's "The Gilded Age") may be helping, as audiences warm to names that feel both historical and fresh. CBS News highlighted Marjorie as one of the most unexpected returns in recent SSA data, signaling a wider embrace of grandmother-chic naming. While traditional Biblical names like Noah, Elijah, and James continue to rank high, there's a growing trend toward lesser-known spiritual names, and Azaiah is leading the way. Jumping 353 positions to No. 881, Azaiah is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh (Jehovah) is my strength." Its increasing use reflects a desire for parents to give rare yet meaningful religious names. In a time when spirituality is becoming more individualized and personal, names like Azaiah offer a sense of distinctiveness with strong faith roots. Other obscure biblical names, such as Yeshua, Abner, and Boaz, also show upward movement. These names convey strength, legacy, and a connection to timeless values. Names like Analeia, which recently entered the SSA's top 1,000 most popular baby names, reflect the creative ways parents are combining existing names into something fresh. A blend of Ana (grace) and Leia (from the "Star Wars" universe), Analeia sits at the intersection of classic and sci-fi, tradition and modernity. These constructed names often take off after appearing in pop culture or social media content. In the case of Analeia, the soft rhythm and familiar elements make it accessible while still feeling original. TikTok videos about baby names often feature mashup suggestions like Analeia, indicating how algorithmic culture shapes naming ideas. The role of social media in baby name discovery has never been more powerful. Platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels feature influencers who review, rank, and invent baby names — often with viral success. Videos that list "Names I love but won't be using" can rack up millions of views, pushing obscure names like Halo or Bryer into the public consciousness. Vox reports that many Gen Z and millennial parents are turning to online content and baby name consultants for inspiration. These trends are propelled by a desire for uniqueness without eccentricity. People are searching for names that are fresh but not baffling, creative but not confusing. Baby names trending in 2025 hint at a deeper shift, one driven by curiosity, faith, and pop culture. Names like Truce, Halo, Azaiah, and Scottie say a lot about what matters now: More parents want names with meaning or moral weight. Global cultures are influencing name choices more than ever. Nostalgia and vintage charm still have pull. Media keeps shaping the push for something different. In a time of identity fluidity, global conflict, and digital overload, naming a child is one of the few opportunities for people to take control of narrative, meaning, and future hopes. Whether grounded in faith, inspired by fiction, or crafted from syllables that simply sound beautiful, these names serve as living reflections of the world they're born into — and sometimes even spark curiosity that leads to a people search to learn more about the individuals who share them. This story was produced by Spokeo and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
