Paris Olympics water safety patrol ‘like guardian angels’ during surfing competition in Tahiti
TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — Cracked helmets, sutured skin, and checks for concussions have been a part of the Paris Olympics surfing competition, as surfers go head-to-head on the treacherous waves of Teahupo’o, Tahiti. Surfers credit the water safety patrol, a team of highly-skilled, local workers patrolling with jet skis, operating boats, and constantly assessing the ocean from a watchtower, for allowing them to tackle the heavy, barrel-shaped waves with confidence. While there have been no severe injuries during the Paris Olympics surfing events, several athletes have sustained stitches, bloody scrapes, or large bruises.
More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students’ mental health
REX, Ga. (AP) — School districts across the U.S. are incorporating mental health practices into their daily schedules and curriculums. Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness exercises are being integrated alongside traditional subjects like reading, math, and science. Programs like Inner Explorer, an audio platform that promotes mindfulness and social-emotional learning, have been endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for enhancing students’ mental development and growth. In 2023, the CDC recommended that schools incorporate mindfulness practices as part of the curriculum or in short sessions throughout the day to aid students in managing stress and emotions.
Meet Wisin — Mexico’s latest viral meme and the ‘puppy luchador’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Wisin the “puppy luchador” has become a sensation across Mexico with his floppy ears and tail, which often come undone during wrestling matches. Videos of a wrestler donning a dog costume and participating in “lucha libre” matches have been circulating on Mexican social media since early summer. While lucha libre has been a popular form of wrestling in Mexico for many years, Wisin made his debut in the fighting scene a few months ago. Initially created by the Institute of Youth in Mexico City to encourage children to exercise, Wisin quickly evolved into a viral meme across Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
Same storm, different names: How Invest 97L could graduate to Hurricane Debby
Originating as an area of low atmospheric pressure, thunderstorms, and wind from the Caribbean Sea moving into the Gulf of Mexico, the weather system has been given five different names by forecasters by the time it dissipates. It started as Invest 97L, then evolved into Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. Late Friday, it transformed into Tropical Depression Four. On Saturday, it was upgraded to Tropical Storm Debby, with the potential to intensify into Hurricane Debby by Sunday or Monday. The various names are used to categorize storm intensity in the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the eastern and central Pacific Ocean.
Third set of remains found with gunshot wound in search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre graves
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Another set of remains with a gunshot wound has been discovered in the quest to locate graves of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Oklahoma State archaeologist Kary Stackelbeck announced on social media Friday that the remains were unearthed and are being examined at an on-site forensic laboratory at Tulsa’s Oaklawn Cemetery. This finding comes following the identification of the first set of remains exhumed from the cemetery about a month ago as investigators seek victims of the massacre carried out by a white mob that devastated Tulsa’s Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street, destroying over 1,200 homes, businesses, schools, and churches.
Officials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies
Authorities have identified the Florida sheriff’s deputy who lost his life in an ambush shooting that also injured two other deputies after responding to a disturbance call. The Lake County sheriff confirmed that 28-year-old Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Link died heroically while serving his community and fellow deputies on Friday night in Eustis. Two suspects were fatally shot while a third was injured when law enforcement entered the residence to extract Link after encountering a significant amount of gunfire. One injured deputy is in serious condition while the other is listed as stable. The condition of the wounded suspect is currently unknown.
Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler’s voice last year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aerosmith has announced that Steven Tyler’s voice sustained permanent damage from a vocal cord injury last year, leading the band to make the decision to discontinue touring. The iconic band known for hits like “Love in an Elevator” and “Livin’ on the Edge” revealed in a statement on Friday that they are canceling the remaining dates on their tour. Tyler disclosed in September that he had injured his vocal cords during a tour performance. Despite experiencing bleeding due to the injury, Tyler expressed hope that the band would return after postponing several shows. The band was at the beginning of a 40-date farewell tour when Tyler suffered the injury.
22 injured during explosion in paddock area at Germany’s Nuerburgring auto racing track
BERLIN (AP) — Twenty-two individuals were injured in an explosion in the paddock area of Germany’s renowned auto racing circuit Nuerburgring. German authorities indicated on Saturday that the incident was caused by a compressed air canister. Reports from the German news agency dpa stated that one person was severely injured, three were seriously injured, and the rest sustained minor injuries. Several individuals were airlifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Nuerburgring organizers released a statement revealing that the accident occurred during a test and set-up run in preparation for the NLS4 race near a pit in the paddock area. Criminal police were at the scene on Saturday morning to investigate the alleged explosion of the compressed air canister.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against TikTok on Friday, alleging that the company violated children’s online privacy laws and breached a settlement with another federal agency. The complaint, jointly filed with the Federal Trade Commission in a California federal court, marks another legal battle between the U.S. and the popular social media platform that will determine TikTok’s future operations in the country. The lawsuit focuses on allegations that TikTok and its China-based parent company ByteDance violated a federal law mandating that child-oriented apps and websites obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13.
Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion jury verdict in ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit and rules for NFL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge overturned a $4.7 billion verdict awarded by a jury in the class-action lawsuit brought by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL and granted judgment in favor of the NFL. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez determined on Thursday that the methodologies of two witnesses for the subscribers were flawed and should have been excluded. The jury had ruled on June 27, awarding $4.7 billion in damages to residential and commercial subscribers after finding that the NFL had violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games via a premium subscription service.
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