British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) received a report of a mass stranding of up to 100 long-finned pilot whales on Sanday, Orkney, just before 11 am on Thursday. Of the 77 whales which were on the beach, only 12 survived with medics mobilised from around the islands and further afield in Scotland in a bid to save them. A similar incident occurred on July 16, 2023, on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, when 55 pilot whales were stranded, with only one surviving.

Pilot whales are incredibly sociable and so it’s possible that one of them stranded and the rest followed, according to Molly Brown of BDMLR. The cause of the stranding remains unknown, but efforts are underway to save the remaining live whales as the tide approaches. The Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme intends to conduct post-mortem investigations to determine the cause of the tragic event.

A former Greenwood Village police officer was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison for the killing of an Aurora teen in late 2021.

Adam Holen, 38, will also have to serve three years in probation as part of the sentencing handed down by Arapahoe County Judge Eric White. Holen was found guilty of manslaughter for the murder of 17-year-old Peyton Blitstein after a confrontation that resulted in an exchange of gunfire between the two.

During the trial, forensic evidence showed that Holen was shot once, while Blitstein was shot nine times. Doorbell camera footage captured the encounter, but it did not definitively establish who fired their weapon first.

Holen, who had resigned from the Greenwood Village Police Department prior to the incident, was found to be intoxicated at the time of the shooting, with a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit. Upon arrival at the scene, police found Blitstein on the ground as a woman attempted CPR, with Holen nearby with a gunshot wound to his hip.

In a statement to police, Holen claimed to have confronted Blitstein and his friends for allegedly speeding through the neighborhood. He alleged that three individuals surrounded him, with Blitstein pulling a firearm and shooting him first, leading Holen to return fire with his own weapon.

Blitstein was pronounced deceased at a hospital later that evening. The case shed light on the fatal consequences of the confrontation between the former officer and the teenager.

America’s venture capital system is breaking down, and tech startups are feeling the impact. David Swensen’s unconventional career path sheds light on the shifting landscape of investment and entrepreneurship. Swensen’s decision to prioritize personal fulfillment over financial gain highlights the changing priorities in an industry once dominated by profit margins. As startups struggle to secure funding in a volatile market, the future of innovation hangs in the balance. The once thriving ecosystem of venture capital is showing signs of strain, leaving entrepreneurs with limited options as they navigate an uncertain economy. With traditional models faltering, the time has come to rethink the way we support and nurture the next generation of tech pioneers.

The winners of the Develop:Star Awards 2024, hosted last night during Develop:Brighton, have been announced.

The Develop:Star Awards, sponsored by Unreal Engine, saw winners crowned in 22 categories before this year’s Develop Star Award recipient, Sports Interactive, was celebrated for its contribution to the UK game development scene.

It was a big night for Larian Studios following the release of Baldur’s Gate 3 last summer, as they claimed Best Narrative, Best Studio – sponsored by Epic Games – and Best Game – sponsored by Testronic.

The brand-new Best Creative Lead category was won by Sam Lake of Remedy Entertainment, with the developer also taking home Best Visual Art and Best Audio for Alan Wake 2. The other new award this year, Supporting Star, was won by Game Republic.

Elsewhere, A Highland Song developer inkle won Best Small Studio, Best Mobile Game went to SEGA HARDlight’s Sonic Dream Team, and Best Game Design was won by Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2.

Balatro took home Best Original IP, while Publishing Star was won by Kepler Interactive.