An expedition to uncover the secrets of the great white shark is underway, led by researchers from Russia and France. The mission was almost cut short when the inflatable catamaran they were travelling in was attacked by sharks in the Coral Sea, but the sailors were rescued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The mission will continue, and the researchers are determined to unlock the mystery of the great white shark.
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Elizabeth Gilbert has announced the indefinite postponement of her novel "The Snow Forest" due to backlash from Ukrainian readers and their supporters. Gilbert, author of the 2006 memoir "Eat, Pray, Love," expressed her regret for any hurt her book may have caused and her commitment to listening to the Ukrainian people and finding a way to honor their stories and experiences. The novel was set in Siberia in the 20th century and told the story of a group of individuals who resisted the Soviet government and tried to defend nature against industrialization.
Air India is mobilizing additional support at the San Francisco International Airport to assist the hundreds of passengers and crew who were stranded in Russia due to an engine problem. The replacement flight is expected to arrive at 12:15 a.m. local time Thursday, and Air India is providing meals and refreshments on board, as well as medical care, ground transportation, and onward connections upon arrival.