Florida man tries to sell 'rare turtle shell' on Facebook July 13, 2026 at 11:00PM

A Florida man faced a felony wildlife charge after listing a rare turtle shell online. The item was identified as belonging to a protected Atlantic hawksbill sea turtle. Wildlife officers investigated the Facebook Marketplace listing and located the shell in a residence. The man was charged for offering to sell part of a protected marine species. This endangered turtle faces threats from fishing gear and habitat loss.

Meet Victoria Gowramma: Indian princess who grew up inside Buckingham Palace and became the first royal to convert to Christianity, had Queen Victoria as her godmother July 12, 2026 at 11:30PM

The tale of Princess Gowramma, daughter of the last Raja of Kodagu, begins with her baptism in London, where Queen Victoria assumed the role of her godmother and named her Victoria Gowramma. After marrying Colonel John Campbell and having a daughter, she encountered societal bias due to her appearance. Tragically, Princess Victoria Gowramma passed away from tuberculosis, her remarkable story fading into obscurity over time.

British hikers found alive in ravine after Spain wildfire leaves them with 40% burns July 12, 2026 at 01:34AM

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say' July 12, 2026 at 01:00AM

True character shines through actions, often more so than mere words. It is through consistent behaviour that we forge trust and earn respect from those around us. Integrity is the harmony between what one says and what one does. Effective leadership succeeds by modelling positive behaviour for others to follow. In essence, our daily actions, not just bold proclamations, shape our reputations.