Marvel Studios returns to Comic-Con with an eagerly anticipated panel discussing its post-‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ plans
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Marvel Studios is making a comeback to the renowned Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con for its iconic Saturday night panel, promising big announcements and surprise guests. With Marvel skipping the convention last year due to Hollywood strikes, fans are eagerly awaiting its panel. The studio is set to tease upcoming titles in its “Phase 5” plan and beyond, with Marvel president Kevin Feige as the main speaker. He will be accompanied by special guests, possibly including stars from upcoming Marvel films like “Captain America: Brave New World,” “Thunderbolts*” and “The Fantastic Four.”
Wreckage of schooner that sank in 1893 discovered in Lake Michigan
ALGOMA, Wis. (AP) — Marine archaeologists have found the wreckage of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in the late 1800s. The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association announced that they found the Margaret A. Muir in 50 feet of water off Algoma, Wisconsin, on May 12. The Muir was a 130-foot, three-masted schooner built in 1872. It sank during a storm on Sept. 30, 1893, while en route from Bay City, Michigan, to South Chicago, Illinois, with a cargo of bulk salt. The crew made it to shore in a lifeboat, but Captain David Clow’s dog was lost in the sinking.
Justin Timberlake’s lawyer disputes DUI charges, claiming pop singer was not intoxicated
Justin Timberlake’s lawyer is asserting that the pop singer was not intoxicated during a recent traffic stop. Lawyer Edward Burke is seeking to have Timberlake’s drunken driving charge in New York’s Hamptons dismissed, citing errors in the police documents submitted after the arrest. Timberlake has been ordered to be re-arraigned on August 2 with corrected paperwork. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office described the issue as a “ministerial error” that does not change the facts of the case.
Kevin Spacey’s Baltimore condo sold at auction after foreclosure
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kevin Spacey’s $5.6 million waterfront condo in Baltimore has been auctioned off as the actor faces financial difficulties after numerous sexual misconduct allegations. The luxury condo sold for $3.24 million, with the winning bidder representing a real estate developer and local businessman. Spacey had moved to Baltimore when he began filming “House of Cards” there in 2012. Last summer, a London jury acquitted Spacey on sexual assault charges dating back 20 years.
Missing 12-year-old Georgia girl found in Ohio after community effort
ATLANTA (AP) — A 12-year-old girl who went missing in Georgia has been found in Ohio. Maria Gomez-Perez was located in Dover, Ohio, where she was in the company of a Guatemalan man who is now in custody. Following her disappearance from Gainesville, Georgia, a massive search effort was launched, with local authorities and businesses offering a $20,000 reward. Investigators believe Gomez-Perez was communicating online with men and expressed a desire to leave home. She was picked up by Antonio Augustin and taken to Ohio, where she is now considered a victim.
Former Chiefs lineman Isaiah Buggs sentenced on animal cruelty charges in Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges in Alabama. Buggs was sentenced to a year of hard labor, with 60 days to be served immediately. He is prohibited from possessing firearms or being near them, as well as from owning dogs or cats. The Chiefs released Buggs following his arrest on charges of domestic violence and burglary.
Sunken treasure: Champagne in 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish divers have found the wreckage of an old sailing ship laden with luxury goods, including porcelain items and around 100 bottles of Champagne and mineral water off the Swedish coast. The goods were likely destined for the royal table in Stockholm or the Russian tsar’s residence in St. Petersburg when the ship sank in the mid-19th century. Swedish authorities and underwater experts have been notified of the discovery to determine the next steps in exploring the wreck.
Rescued walrus calf in Alaska receiving care after being separated from herd
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A walrus calf abandoned near Alaska’s northernmost city is receiving treatment at a wildlife response center in Seward. The nearly 165-pound Pacific walrus arrived for care after being rescued in Utqiagvik. While malnourished and dehydrated, the calf is alert and receiving necessary treatment.
Some Paris businesses experiencing decline in visitors during Olympics
PARIS (AP) — Small business owners in Paris anticipated an increase in visitors during the Olympics but have instead seen a decline in business, particularly in heavily touristed areas of central Paris. Major security restrictions in the city have made it difficult for tourists to move around and have impacted businesses. Other factors, including high prices, crowds, and Parisians leaving for summer holidays, have contributed to the decrease in visitors.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized with COVID-19 and pneumonia
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein has been transferred from a New York City jail to a hospital for treatment of various health issues, including testing positive for COVID-19 and having pneumonia in both lungs. Weinstein is also being treated for diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis, and fluid on his heart and lungs while awaiting trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
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