Mehta deletes Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei's Instagram and Facebook accounts
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Meta Inc. is shutting down the Instagram account it ran on behalf of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei following criticism of his support for Hamas after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. I deleted my Facebook account. Gaza Strip. Mehta did not specify the reason. However, he said he had deleted his account “for repeated violations of our Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy.” Iran's mission to the United Nations did not respond to requests for comment. Iran provides arms and support to Hamas, but Tehran is not believed to have ordered the October 7 attack.
Turkish, Italian and Swedish astronauts return to Earth, ending private space station trip
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden have returned to Earth, completing a three-week private trip to the International Space Station. A SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida on Friday. The three were accompanied by a former NASA astronaut who now works for the Houston company that arranged the charter flight. Turkey, Italy and Sweden funded the mission, each paying about $55 million. Turkey's Alpel Gezeravci was the first person from his country to launch a rocket into space.
Kobe Bryant was immortalized in a 19-foot bronze statue outside the Lakers' downtown arena.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a Kobe Bryant statue honoring the late superstar with a 19-foot-tall statue outside their downtown arena. The 4,000-pound bronze statue depicts Bryant, wearing a white No. 8 jersey, walking off the court with his right index finger raised after scoring 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006. . The statue was unveiled at a ceremony attended by dozens of people. Great Lakers players and hundreds of season ticket holders. After remarks from owner Jeanie Buss, former teammates Derek Fisher and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and longtime Lakers coach Phil Jackson, his widow Vanessa Bryant spoke at the ceremony.
Superstar DJ Tiesto says he has to decline Super Bowl appearance due to family reasons
THE HAGUE (AP) — Dutch music producer DJ Tiesto has withdrawn from Sunday's Super Bowl appearance, citing undisclosed family issues. “It was a difficult decision to miss the match, but family always comes first,” the Dutchman wrote on social media. The Grammy Award-winning musician was selected as the first-ever in-game DJ and was responsible for warming up the crowd before kickoff and during the game. Singer Usher will headline the halftime show, and Reba McEntire will sing the national anthem.
Body camera footage shows chaotic scene leading up to brawl between police and immigrants in Times Square
NEW YORK (AP) — Newly released body camera footage shows the chaotic scene leading up to a scuffle between immigrants and police in Times Square. The video shows officers approaching a group of men and ordering them to leave in front of the shelter. As one of the men left, he said in Spanish, “They look like Ugly Betty.” Shortly after, he was forced into a doorway and arrested, and a scuffle broke out between immigrants and police. In addition to Yohenri Brito, six other people were charged with involvement in the assault. Authorities are searching for at least five other people.
Iceland's volcanic eruption has calmed down, but scientists warn it could become more active.
LONDON (AP) – A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland appears to have subsided, but scientists warn that more eruptions could occur in the region in the coming months. The Icelandic Meteorological Office announced late Thursday that the size of the eruption had decreased significantly. The eruption began at around 6 a.m. local time on Thursday in the northeast area of Mount Seelingarfell. This prompted the eviction of the popular Blue Lagoon hot springs spa and cut off heating and hot water supplies to several communities on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the island's southwestern corner.
Two JetBlue planes collide at Logan Airport, wingtip touching tail
BOSTON (AP) — Two JetBlue planes have been involved in a minor collision at Boston Logan International Airport. An airport authority spokesperson said two Airbus 321 planes were in a de-icing area when the wingtip of one struck the tail of another. No one was hurt. The crash occurred around 6:40 a.m. Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Passengers from Flights 777 and 551 were transferred to other aircraft. The FAA says the entire incident occurred in a tarmac area controlled by JetBlue. Flights to Las Vegas and Orlando will be operated on other aircraft while those planes are repaired, the airline said.
Bo Jackson sentenced to $21 million in Georgia extortion and stalking case
ATLANTA (AP) – Vincent “Bo” Jackson, a former baseball and football running back who won the Heisman Trophy at Auburn University, is being sued for $21 million in a civil lawsuit against his niece and nephew who tried to extort him. won a judgment. The Feb. 2 decision includes a permanent protective order barring Thomas Lee Anderson and his sister, Erica M. Anderson Ross, from further harassing or contacting Jackson or his immediate family. was included. According to media reports, Jackson said the harassment began in 2022 and included threatening social media posts, public allegations that cast the wrong light, and the release of personal information with the intent to cause emotional distress. It is claimed that this included.
Texas man sentenced to 180 days in prison for drugging his wife to have an abortion
HOUSTON (AP) – A Texas man who drugged his wife's drink in an attempt to induce an abortion has been sentenced to 180 days in jail, suspended for 10 years. Houston attorney Mason Herring, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of injury to a child and assault of a pregnant person. She told the court her sentence was not long enough. “I don't think 180 days is justice when you tried to kill your child seven times,” she said. Katherine Herring said her third child was born about 10 weeks premature and goes to therapy several times a week for developmental issues.
Former Olympic athlete pleads guilty to sexually abusing boys in 1970s, victims recall lifelong trauma
BOSTON (AP) – A former Olympian and longtime track and field coach is in state prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing young boys while working at a sports camp in western Massachusetts in the 1970s. He faces up to 11 years in prison. Conrad Mainwaring, a hurdler for Antigua and Barbuda at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, was charged with 12 counts of indecent assault and battery on a child over 14 years of age and 12 counts of indecent assault on a child under 14 years of age in Berkshire-Superior. and pleaded guilty to four counts of assault. court. Mainwaring, a British national who lives in Los Angeles, is accused of sexually abusing campers from 1975 to 1979 while working as a counselor at Camp Greylock in Beckett.
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