Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and others will receive the prestigious title of Disney Legends at a special ceremony
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney is recognizing 14 talented individuals who have made a significant impact on the company, such as Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, and Miley Cyrus. This year’s honorees also include composer John Williams, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kelly Ripa. The new class of Disney Legends will be officially inducted at a ceremony on Sunday at The Honda Center in Anaheim, California, as part of the D23 convention. The event will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Filmmakers James Cameron and James L. Brooks will also be honored.
Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard wins gold in Olympic breaking final
PARIS (AP) — Canadian b-boy Phil Wizard (Philip Kim) clinched the gold medal in the inaugural Olympic men’s breaking tournament on Saturday. French b-boy Dany Dann received silver, while American b-boy Victor took home the bronze after defeating Japanese b-boy Shigekix. The crowd cheered on the local favorite, Dany Dann, throughout the competition, with chants of “Dany! Dany!” every time he executed a powerful move. Philip Kim impressed spectators with his dynamic moves, fast footwork, and unique personality synchronized to the music.
Three German open water swimmers fall ill after competing in Olympic races in the Seine River
PARIS (AP) — Following the women’s open water race at the Paris Olympics, three German swimmers fell ill, although it is uncertain if the polluted Seine River was the cause. The swimmers were not named in an official statement released Saturday by the German Olympic Sports Confederation. However, Leonie Beck took to social media to disclose her illness after finishing ninth in the 10-kilometer race. She shared a photo on Instagram giving a thumbs up but appearing unwell, mentioning that she had vomited nine times and had diarrhea. The statement from the German committee confirmed that two female swimmers and one male swimmer became ill.
Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and Google executive, passes away at 56
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a longtime Google executive, has passed away at the age of 56. Her husband, Dennis Troper, announced her death on social media late Friday, revealing that Wojcicki had been battling non-small cell lung cancer for the past two years. Wojcicki stepped down as CEO of YouTube in 2023 after leading the video-sharing platform for nine years, significantly influencing entertainment, culture, and politics. She also played a crucial role in the founding of Google, renting her garage in Menlo Park, California, to the company’s co-founders.
Large geological formation ‘Double Arch’ and ‘Toilet Bowl’ collapses in southern Utah
PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — A popular geological formation in southern Utah, known as the “Double Arch,” the “Hole in the Roof,” and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl,” has collapsed. National Park Service officials confirmed that no injuries were reported due to the collapse of the arch in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on Thursday. Park rangers believe that fluctuating water levels and erosion from waves in Lake Powell contributed to the arch’s destruction. The arch was created from 190 million-year-old Navajo sandstone dating back to the late Triassic to early Jurassic periods, enduring erosion from weather, wind, and rain.
Mars and Jupiter have a close encounter in the night sky, not to be repeated until 2033
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Mars and Jupiter will be in close proximity in the night sky for their nearest rendezvous of the decade. From our perspective, they will appear so close on Wednesday that only a sliver of the moon could fit between them. In reality, the solar system’s largest planet and its reddish neighbor will be over 350 million miles apart. This planetary alignment, called a conjunction, has not occurred this closely since 2018 and will not occur again until 2033. These cosmic pairings happen every three years.
Travis Scott released from police custody following arrest in a Paris hotel altercation
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors have released rapper Travis Scott from police custody after his arrest at a Paris hotel following a dispute with a security guard. The Paris prosecutor’s office stated that all charges against Scott were dropped as the incident was deemed minor. The rapper, known for hits like “Sicko Mode,” is currently in Paris for the Olympics. He attended the men’s basketball semifinal between the United States and Serbia on Thursday night. Scott, whose real name is Jacques Webster, is a prominent figure in hip hop with over 100 songs charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
Amanda Knox accused bar owner in roommate’s murder without coercion, Italian court says
MILAN (AP) — An Italian appeals court determined that Amanda Knox’s handwritten memo, central to the retrial where she falsely accused a Congolese bar owner in the 2007 murder of her British housemate, contained sufficient elements for her to be reconvicted of slander in June. The Florence court presented its findings on Friday, with Knox’s lawyer planning to appeal the decision. Although Knox was definitively acquitted of the murder, the slander conviction remains against her. Knox had traveled to Florence in June in hopes of clearing her name entirely, only to face another conviction.
FDA approves first nasal spray for treating severe allergic reactions
U.S. health officials have granted approval for the first nasal spray to address severe allergic reactions, offering an alternative to injectable products like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday that the nasal spray is authorized as an emergency treatment for adults and older children experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions. Marketed under the brand name Neffy, this needle-free device is part of efforts to develop safer treatments for millions of Americans with severe allergies to food and other triggers.
Japan’s Kishida cancels Asia trip following scientists’ warning of a possible ‘megaquake’
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called off a scheduled trip to Central Asia to oversee the government’s response after scientists advised people to prepare for a potential “megaquake” off the country’s southern coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” on Thursday, following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kyushu island earlier in the day. The quake resulted in 16 injuries, mostly minor, and caused no significant damage. Scientists analyzed the quake and issued the advisory for areas near an underwater trough linked to past devastating earthquakes, leading to public concern.
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