EU targets Apple’s App Store for the first time using new digital competition rules
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators are accusing Apple of breaking new rules on digital competition by imposing regulations in its App Store marketplace that restrict app makers from directing users to cheaper options on other platforms. The European Commission announced on Monday that its preliminary findings indicate that the tech giant has violated the Digital Markets Act of the 27-nation bloc. This rulebook aims to prevent tech giants from monopolizing digital markets. The commission also initiated a new investigation focusing on the additional fee that Apple is charging developers for app installations from sources outside its App Store. Apple stated that it believes its actions are compliant with the law.
Princess Anne sustains minor injuries and a concussion in an ‘incident,’ Buckingham Palace confirms
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace disclosed that Princess Anne has sustained minor injuries and a concussion following an incident on an estate in southwest England. The 73-year-old sister of King Charles III has been hospitalized as a precaution for observation and is expected to recover fully. The palace revealed that the incident occurred on Sunday at the Gatcombe Park estate, but did not provide specifics. According to Britain’s Press Association, the princess was walking within the protected area of the estate when the incident took place. Although the exact cause of the injuries is unknown, there were reportedly horses in the vicinity.
Hawaii lifeguard dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu
Hawaii authorities reported that a professional lifeguard died after being attacked by a shark while surfing off the island of Oahu. City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard Tamayo Perry passed away in the attack near Goat Island on Sunday. Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department stated that Honolulu police, fire, and rescue personnel responded to Mālaekahana Beach following a report of a man with apparent shark bites. Lifeguards transported Perry to shore via jet ski, and paramedics declared his death. Perry, aged 49, began his tenure with the Ocean Safety department in July 2016. Following the attack, Ocean Safety personnel posted shark warnings in the area.
Six climate protesters run onto 18th green and spray powder, delaying the finish of PGA Tour event
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Six individuals protesting climate change emerged from the crowd and invaded the 18th green while the leaders were preparing to putt on the final hole of the Travelers Championship on Sunday, causing a five-minute delay in the finish. The protesters released smoke and powder, leaving white and red stains on the grass before Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim, and Akshay Bhatia completed their rounds. Some of the protesters were wearing white T-shirts with the message, “NO GOLF ON A DEAD PLANET.” Law enforcement officers tackled the trespassers and removed them from the scene. The activist group Extinction Rebellion claimed responsibility for the protest.
‘Inside Out 2’ scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records
NEW YORK (AP) — “Inside Out 2” had another successful weekend, collecting $100 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, setting a new record for an animated movie in its second week in theaters, according to studio estimates released on Sunday. This achievement makes “Inside Out 2” one of only six movies to have a better second weekend. The previous record for an animated film’s second weekend was $92 million for “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” With a global total of $724.4 million in just over a week and a half, “Inside Out 2” currently holds the title of the highest-grossing film of 2024. The film is expected to surpass the $1 billion mark within a week, becoming the first film since “Barbie” to reach this milestone.
Connor McDavid and the Oilers can make history in Stanley Cup Final Game 7 against the Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of achieving one of the most remarkable comebacks in sports history. They have the opportunity to win the Stanley Cup in Game 7 of the final against the Florida Panthers on Monday night after trailing 3-0 in the series and subsequently winning three consecutive games. The last time an NHL team overcame a 3-0 deficit to win the Cup was the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1942. The Oilers are focused on the final game of the season, blocking out the implications of this improbable rally.
A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive
MEXICO CITY (AP) — While the Volkswagen Beetle originated in Germany, it reigns supreme in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Mexico City. Classic Beetles are known as “vochos” in Mexico and continue to populate the streets of Cuautepec, earning the area the nickname “Vocholandia.” The Beetle, often called “the people’s car,” was favored for its affordability and reliability. In Cuautepec, older models remain prevalent due to their ability to navigate the area’s steep hills. However, local mechanics note a decline in the car’s usage.
California boy, 4, who disappeared from campground found safe after 22 hours alone in wilderness
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A 4-year-old California boy who wandered away from a campground in the Sierra National Forest was found unharmed after spending 22 hours alone in the wilderness. A search-and-rescue team comprising approximately 50 officers and volunteers commenced the search on Thursday morning after the child was reported missing from the camping area surrounded by dense forest north of Fresno. The boy, from Torrance near Los Angeles, was discovered Friday morning in good condition near a lake about a quarter mile from the Rancheria Campground. He was hungry and tired but has been reunited with his parents.
3 caught in Florida Panhandle rip current die a day after couple drowns off state’s Atlantic coast
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Three men from Alabama who went for a swim shortly after arriving at a Florida Panhandle beach lost their lives after being caught in a rip current. The tragic incident occurred Friday evening and adds to a string of fatalities in Florida, including the drowning of a Pennsylvania couple at another location in the state. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office reported that the three Birmingham, Alabama, men encountered a rip current soon after entering the water. Emergency responders found each man separately and pronounced them dead at nearby hospitals. The Pennsylvania couple, vacationing with their six children, got caught in a rip current off Hutchinson Island on the state’s Atlantic coast.
Blue Jays’ Orelvis Martínez gets an 80-game drug suspension 2 days after his major league debut
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martínez has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene. The announcement came just two days after the 22-year-old Martínez made his major league debut. In a statement issued on Sunday, Martínez apologized to the Blue Jays and their fans, explaining that he and his girlfriend were undergoing fertility treatment, leading him to visit a clinic in the Dominican Republic where he was prescribed a banned substance. Martínez has been on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster since November 2022 and went 1 for 3 with a strikeout in his debut game against Cleveland on Friday.
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