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    A new report highlighted by Scienze Notizie says global wave models underestimate extreme sea events, including anomalous waves known as rogue waves. The finding suggests current forecasting systems may not adequately predict these sudden, dangerous occurrences at sea, with implications for shipping safety and coastal risk planning. Italian readers are following the story amid renewed attention to marine extremes.

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    A wave of fraud-related stories is drawing attention in the Netherlands. Tax authority FIOD raided a Twente wholesaler and launched a hunt for VAT fraud involving soft drinks, with reports saying this 'silliest' form of fraud can yield millions. Dutch newspapers are also calling for action against care fraud by rogue agencies. Separately, employees at the benefits agency UWV's enforcement department report racism and discrimination, prompting an apology from its new top official.

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    Russell T Davies is making headlines after revealing plans for a cancelled Doctor Who series, including the return of the Rogue and a Dalek epic. He also disclosed that he reported his relationship with a Doctor Who fan, now his boyfriend, to BBC bosses, and dismissed concerns over the unresolved Billie Piper cliffhanger, saying he is not bothered about walking away with the ending left open for the next team.

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    58-foot rogue wave in Pacific sets extreme record▼Massive 58-foot wave in the Pacific Ocean was the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded✉newsEnvironmentOceans1 d ago

    A massive 58-foot rogue wave in the Pacific Ocean has been identified as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded. Rogue waves are sudden, unusually large walls of water that can appear without warning and pose a serious danger to ships and offshore structures. The measurement has drawn attention for showing how extreme ocean conditions can become beyond what forecasting normally predicts.

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    Samantha Hunt quote on 'three sisters' rogue waves circulates among readers●“Rogue waves usually come in threes. The three sisters is what they are called…just like the dry land to name the cruelMmastodonCultureBooks34 d ago

    Readers are sharing a line from Samantha Hunt's novel The Seas, which notes that rogue waves traditionally come in threes and are called 'three sisters'. The passage observes that dry land names cruel things in the water after women. The quote is being passed around in book-loving circles as a striking piece of writing.

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    New Sam Altman Film Artificial Premieres to Mixed Reviews●Artificial Goes After Our Silicon Valley Overlords. Just Not Very Well. The world premiere of Artificial, the new movieMmastodonWorld26 d ago

    Artificial, a new movie about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and his leadership of the company through a turbulent period, held its world premiere to a packed audience. Early commentary suggests the film takes aim at Silicon Valley's AI power brokers, but critics say it falls short in execution, arriving amid a wave of high-profile rogue AI stories.