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A 16-year-old lifeguard at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz rescued a boy from powerful waves, and President Donald Trump announced he would invite the teen and his family to the White House to receive a High Civilian Honor.
A teenage lifeguard braved massive waves to pull a boy back from the sea after he was dragged out, in a dramatic rescue that was captured on video and shared online; the incident highlights the bravery and crucial role of young lifeguards on busy beaches.
A Santa Cruz lifeguard battled massive waves to rescue a young swimmer at Seabright Beach, with a second lifeguard joining the effort after bystanders were knocked down by the surf. Officials warn that conditions can change rapidly and note 34 rescues in Santa Cruz County since the weekend, urging beachgoers to know their limits and follow safety rules.
A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard named Ryder dives into tsunami-like surf to pull a 10-year-old from dangerous waves, repeatedly going under as the child is dragged seaward; the dramatic rescue ends with both on shore and Ryder celebrated as a local hero.
MIT and Woods Hole researchers unveiled a generalized wave-model showing that ocean waves on alien seas (like Titan’s methane/ethane lakes) can be dramatically different from Earth’s, driven by gravity, liquid composition, and atmospheric density; on Titan, simulations predict tall, slow-moving waves due to its low gravity and thick atmosphere, reshaping expectations for shoreline erosion, sediment transport, and the design of future landers or floating probes.
MIT researchers’ PlanetWaves model, which accounts for gravity, atmospheric pressure and liquid properties, predicts Titan’s methane/ethane lakes could produce waves around 10 feet tall even with light winds, thanks to Titan’s low gravity and the fuel-like liquids; the model was calibrated with Lake Superior data and then applied to other worlds, offering insights for future probes that might float on Titan’s seas.
Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary with a Pokémon Presents announcing Winds and Waves for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, plus updates to Pokémon XP, the 2026 World Championships, Pokémon Champions, Pokopia, and a celebratory TCG expansion; it also brings FireRed/LeafGreen remakes to Nintendo Switch eShop, a Game Boy Jukebox soundtrack, and Brazilian Portuguese language support, along with a Mystery Gift for Mega Garchomp Z in Legends: Z-A and broader cross-game tie-ins as part of the ongoing What’s Your Favorite? campaign.
A viral clip shows Hudson the Golden Retriever bravely chasing and dodging crashing waves to claim a brown ‘treasure’ washed up on the beach, with pirate-style music heightening the playful treasure-hunt vibe.
A severe winter storm is expected to hit Michigan with strong winds, blizzards, and large waves, potentially causing power outages and hazardous travel conditions, especially in the Great Lakes region, with emergency crews prepared for restoration efforts.
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, has made landfall in Jamaica, causing huge swells and waves, and is moving towards Cuba, Haiti, and the Bahamas, with significant impacts expected.
Satellites have recorded the largest ocean swells ever observed from space, caused by storms like Storm Eddie, which generated waves up to 65 feet that traveled thousands of miles, carrying storm energy across oceans and impacting distant shores, providing new insights into wave dynamics and storm strength.
Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous surf conditions, high waves, and rip currents along the US East Coast, particularly affecting North Carolina and Virginia, with warnings of potential flooding and road closures, although it has not yet made landfall.
Researchers have for the first time used satellite data to measure long river flow waves, enhancing understanding of river dynamics and related hazards, according to a study in Geophysical Research Letters.
Scientists analyzing data from the Cassini spacecraft have found evidence suggesting that waves on Titan's methane and ethane lakes may be eroding and reshaping the moon's shorelines, similar to processes on Earth. This discovery, published in Science Advances, adds to the ongoing debate about the presence of waves on Titan and could provide insights into the moon's wind patterns.
On June 4th, Uluwatu's Outside Corner in Indonesia experienced near-perfect surfing conditions with 8-10 foot waves due to a south/southwest swell. Despite a slow start due to high tide and morning sickness, the waves cleaned up by 11 a.m., providing excellent surf.