Everything you need to know about the Venice Film Festival
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival has begun, featuring major Hollywood films and stars descending on Italy. The festival commenced Wednesday with the premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” ahead of its global theatrical release next week. The Venice Film Festival, the world’s oldest and second only to Cannes in prestige, presents top titles in competition such as “Joker: Folie Ă Deux” by Todd Phillips, “Maria” by Pablo LarraĂn, starring Angelina Jolie, and “Babygirl” starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson. Running from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7, the festival concludes with the award ceremony.
Salmon to swim freely for first time in a century as workers breach Klamath dams
Workers are dismantling the final dams on the Klamath River, allowing salmon to swim unimpeded through a vital watershed near the California-Oregon border for the first time in over 100 years. Using excavators, crews recently broke down rock dams that had been diverting water upstream of two mostly removed dams, Iron Gate and Copco No. 1. This restoration enables the river to flow naturally, providing salmon access to crucial habitats just in time for the fall Chinook salmon spawning season.
Efforts to eliminate invasive owls to save native birds escalate on US West Coast
U.S. wildlife officials are set to expand operations next year aimed at eradicating invasive barred owls that are displacing endangered native owls in West Coast forests. The approved 30-year plan targets up to 452,000 barred owls in Oregon, California, and Washington state to ease pressure on declining populations of spotted owls, which require larger territories to survive. Researchers anticipate challenges from barred owls returning to cleared areas. The controversial plan underscores the conservation priority to prevent the extinction of spotted owls.
Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit against The New York Times revived by court
The federal appeals court has reinstated Sarah Palin’s libel case against The New York Times, ruling that the initial dismissal of the lawsuit during jury deliberations was improper and influenced by errors in evidence and instructions. The court found the jury’s ruling against Palin tainted and is advocating for a retrial. Palin’s lawyer is reviewing the decision, while The New York Times remains confident in its position.
Suspect arrested in Tennessee after falling through ceiling during hiding
A suspect in a fatal shooting in Tennessee was apprehended after dropping through the ceiling of a home where he was seeking refuge. Twenty-year-old Deario Wilkerson was taken into custody in Memphis by a U.S. Marshals Service task force, following his charges for first-degree murder and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. Wilkerson, hiding in the attic, fell through the ceiling but sustained no injuries.
Fatal tire explosion at Delta Air Lines facility leaves worker unrecognizable
The son of a deceased worker at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near Atlanta revealed his father’s body was unidentifiable following a tire explosion. Medical examiners confirmed the worker’s identity through tattoos and a lanyard found around his neck. The incident led to two deaths and one severe injury during routine maintenance at the facility.
K-pop singer Taeil exits NCT amidst allegations of sexual crime
South Korean singer Taeil departs K-pop band NCT following accusations of a sexual crime. SM Entertainment, the label managing NCT, disclosed Taeil’s cooperation with police regarding the criminal case. The nature of the crime remains undisclosed, prompting widespread attention.
Climate change and agriculture intensify humidity from “corn sweat”
The Midwest faces increased humidity every summer due to “corn sweat,” where corn plants release moisture to regulate temperature. Climate change and agricultural practices have amplified this phenomenon, contributing to heightened humidity levels across the United States.
Health officials warn of Oropouche virus, or sloth fever, in returning travelers
Health officials caution U.S. doctors about Oropouche virus disease transmitted by insects, also known as sloth fever, particularly in travelers returning from Cuba and South America. The virus is spread through bites by infected midges and certain mosquitoes.
Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo passes away after collapsing during game in Brazil
Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo succumbs to cardiorespiratory arrest associated with cardiac arrhythmia following his collapse during a Copa Libertadores match in Sao Paulo. The 27-year-old’s passing prompts national mourning in Uruguay.
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