South Africa’s du Plessis retains middleweight UFC title
PERTH, Australia (AP) — South African Dricus du Plessis keeps his middleweight championship title at UFC 305 after a tough fight against Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis (22-2) managed to withstand Adesanya’s body strikes and eventually won by submission. Despite taking some heavy hits in the middle rounds, du Plessis seized the opportunity in the fourth round to secure a choke hold that made Adesanya tap out.
Trump once again mislabels gold medalist Olympic female boxers as men
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has falsely referred to two gold medalist Olympic boxers as men during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump’s comments continue his criticism of transgender individuals competing in women’s sports, using language that LGBTQ+ advocates say is harmful and inaccurate.
Keith Urban surprises fans with a free concert outside a Buc-ee’s store in Alabama
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — Country singer Keith Urban delighted fans with a spontaneous free concert in the parking lot of a convenience store in north Alabama. Urban performed outside a Buc-ee’s store, known for its barbecue, after deciding it would be a fun place to host a show. A video captured Urban working at the store’s food counter and interacting with fans.
Indiana Jones’ iconic fedora sells for $630,000 at auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The brown felt fedora worn by Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” has been sold for $630,000 at auction, surpassing expectations. The fedora, made of sable-colored rabbit felt by the Herbert Johnson Hat Company in London, was from the personal collection of stunt performer Dean Ferrandini.
Powerful earthquake hits near Russian naval base with no reported damage
PETROPAVOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (AP) — A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck near a major naval base off the far eastern coast of Russia, prompting a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The U.S. Geological Survey reported no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Maurice Williams, singer of ‘Stay,’ passes away at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Maurice Williams, known for his hit song “Stay” with the Zodiacs, has died at the age of 86. The short song had a lasting impact on music and was covered by various artists over the years.
Details emerge on Matthew Perry’s final days
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New information has surfaced about the final days of “Friends” star Matthew Perry, revealing his struggles with ketamine addiction. Court documents show that Perry obtained illegal ketamine from a doctor and ultimately died from an overdose at the age of 54.
Madonna funds youth art project for her 66th birthday
ROME (AP) — Madonna celebrated her 66th birthday with a private tour of Pompeii, announcing funding for a youth art project in the area. The project involves young artists performing adapted classics by Aristophanes.
A decade after Michael Brown’s death, racial justice efforts continue
Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Missouri, ten years ago sparked a wave of activism for racial justice in the U.S. Various movements, including Black Lives Matter, have worked towards equality and progress, but the future of racial justice in the country remains uncertain.
Escaped prisoner serving life for murder captured in North Carolina
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — A prisoner serving a life sentence for murder was captured in North Carolina after escaping during a medical appointment. Authorities reported that the prisoner, Ramone Alston, escaped from a van and was later apprehended with the help of at least one individual.
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