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British adventurer Ash Dykes has begun a 434-mile kayak journey through the Congo Basin, one of the world's most remote and challenging river regions. He has been sharing his experiences from the expedition, describing the demands of paddling through the vast rainforest waterway. The feat is drawing wide attention in the US, UK and Australia, with coverage highlighting both the scale of the route and the dangers of the Congo's rapids and wildlife.
- 2Voyage of the Paper Canoe: 2,500 Miles from Quebec to the Gulf of MexicoโVoyage of the Paper Canoe: 2500 Miles from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico, 1874-5
Nathaniel Bishop's 1874-75 journey, in which he paddled a paper canoe some 2,500 miles from Quebec down inland waterways to the Gulf of Mexico, is being revisited through his firsthand account, available to read online. Readers are drawn to the unusual vessel โ paper construction was a novelty at the time โ and the vivid record of post-Civil War American rivers, coastlines and communities.
- 3Hexa robot built solely to bounce ping-pong ballsโThis robot exists solely to bounce ping-pong balls https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/technology/hexa-bounce
A six-legged robot called Hexa has been showcased bouncing a ping-pong ball on a paddle attached to its body, with no purpose beyond demonstrating the trick. The machine balances the ball in a steady rhythm, highlighting the precision of its movement sensors and control software. Commenters are treating it as a charming example of deliberately over-engineered robotics, built for fun and skill display rather than any practical use.
- 4Rising Tide kayakers paddle into harbour for climate eventโSupported the Rising Tide kayak club yesterday arvo as they paddled out into the harbour to promote Paddle for the Plane
Supporters cheered on the Rising Tide kayak club as members paddled out into the harbour to promote Paddle for the Planet, a climate action event scheduled for 14 November 2026. The kayaking action is part of Rising Tide's ongoing activism against coal and fossil fuel projects in Australia, drawing attention ahead of the planned mass paddle protest.
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MIT Technology Review has published a feature examining a pickleball startup, taking a critical look at the business behind the fast-growing paddle sport. The piece fits into broader coverage of pickleball's rapid commercial expansion, with new companies racing to build courts, equipment and leagues around the sport's surging popularity. Details of the startup and the criticism remain limited to the article itself.
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A robot has been created with a single purpose: bouncing ping-pong balls. The machine demonstrates impressive precision and control, keeping a ball bouncing indefinitely on its paddle. It highlights advances in robotics and real-time motion tracking, showing how machines can perform tasks requiring quick reflexes and coordination, and it is charming audiences with its playful, seemingly pointless dedication.
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Surf News Network is promoting a 12-week surf fitness program designed to get surfers in shape for the water. The program targets paddling strength, balance and endurance ahead of surf sessions. Details beyond the headline are limited.
- 8Blue Paddle Bistro in South Hero files for bankruptcyโBlue Paddle Bistro in South Hero files for federal bankruptcy
Blue Paddle Bistro, a restaurant in South Hero, Vermont, has filed for federal bankruptcy. The filing puts the future of the popular lakeside dining spot in question, and the news is drawing attention from local residents and the Vermont business community as details about the restaurant's debts and plans to reorganize or close remain unknown.
- 9Paddle Opens Remote Senior FP&A Analyst Roleโโก Remote Senior FP&A Analyst at Paddle. โ Apply here: https:// jobicy.com/jobs/155958-senior- fpa-analyst # RemoteJobs #
Payments company Paddle is hiring a Senior FP&A Analyst for a fully remote position. The listing, aimed at professionals in financial planning and analysis, includes an application link and is being circulated among remote job seekers. It highlights interest in finance roles within the fintech sector that do not require office presence.
- 10Paddleboarding at Two Jack Lake, BanffโEmbrace life. # paddling # paddleboard # woman # twojacklake # banff # alberta # canada # travel # photofriripples # hor
A photograph shared online shows a woman paddleboarding on Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, under the caption 'Embrace life'. The image, tagged with travel and photography terms, is being shared among outdoor and travel enthusiasts, celebrating calm lake scenery and time spent in nature in the Canadian Rockies.