WAO ART #139

Hachiko, the loyal dog that waited for its deceased master at a train station in Japan, turns 100 years old. The story of Hachiko has been memorialized in books, movies, and even a statue outside Shibuya Station in Tokyo. Hachiko represents the ideal Japanese citizen with his unwavering devotion.

LUKSO is a layer-1 EVM blockchain project that aims to revolutionize the user experience with blockchain technology. They are building tools and standards to simplify the complexity of blockchain, making it easier for developers and users. LUKSO have implemented automation, code reviews, and audits.

Euclid, a satellite created by Hampshire professor Adam Amara, has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The satellite will capture high-resolution images for a 3D map of the cosmos, shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and dark matter.

Rod Wilson, the great-grandson of model maker Charles Wilson, traveled 10,000 miles from Australia to Leeds to see a 160-year-old model steam locomotive crafted by his forebear. The model, named Jenny Lind, was made in Leeds in 1849 and is part of the collection at Leeds Industrial Museum.

Protests in France over the shooting of teenager Nahel M by police have calmed down, with fewer arrests and clashes compared to previous nights. The worst clashes occurred in Marseille, where police used tear gas against rioters. In Paris, a heavy police presence on the Champs-Élysées deterred protesters.

Load-shedding, or rolling blackouts, in South Africa is fueling demands for political change as the country experiences worsening power outages. The crisis is impacting businesses, causing job losses, and creating a sense of insecurity and danger in communities.

Two Embraer Tucano aircraft collided during a training mission in central Colombia. The incident occurred just one day after the air force announced that the Tucano planes would perform aerobatic shows at an upcoming Aeronautical Fair. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.