Volcano on uninhabited Galapagos island erupts, lava spills into the sea
QUITO, ECUADOR (AP) – A volcano on an uninhabited island in the Galapagos Islands has begun erupting, sending lava rolling down its side toward the ocean and lighting up the night sky. La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island began erupting around midnight Saturday. Officials at Ecuador's Institute of Geophysics say the eruption could be the volcano's largest eruption since 2017. The 4,842-foot volcano last erupted in 2020. The island is home to many species, including the giant tortoise, which was discovered in 2019 but was no longer seen in other animals. It has been around for over a century and is threatened with extinction.
Fans gather at Owl Memorial in New York City to say goodbye to Flaco the Owl
NEW YORK (AP) — Grieving fans of Flaco the Eurasian eagle owl gathered in New York City to say goodbye to the beloved celebrity Flaco, who flew across Manhattan and brought inspiration and joy to many after being released from a zoo. I told him. enclosure. A memorial service was held Sunday afternoon in Central Park, which organizers called Flaco's favorite oak tree. Flaco's body was found on February 23 on the Upper West Side, apparently after colliding with a building. His death was a heartbreaking ending for the birdwatchers who had been documenting his daily activities, as well as the legion of fans who followed him.
Chris Mortensen, award-winning ESPN reporter who covered the NFL, dies at age 72
Chris Mortensen, an award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for nearly 40 years, including at age 32 as a senior analyst for ESPN, died Sunday morning. He passed away at the age of 72. ESPN confirmed Mortensen's death on Sunday. His cause and manner of death have not been announced at this time. Mortensen announced in 2016 that he was diagnosed with stage IV throat cancer. He was the first to acknowledge Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning's retirement despite undergoing treatment. Mortensen announced his retirement after last year's NFL Draft to “focus on health, family and faith.”
Dune: Part 2 brings spice to the box office with $81.5 million debut
Movie theaters are in need of a savior, and Dune Part 2 delivers on that promise. Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic, complete with sandworms, big-screen spectacle, and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, took the North American box office by storm this weekend, earning $81.5 million in ticket sales. This is according to estimates from the studio on Sunday. This is his first blockbuster of 2024, and something exhibitors desperately needed. “Dune 2” rode a wave of great reviews in an essentially uncompetitive market. Warner Bros. released the film in 4,071 locations in the United States and Canada.
Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings Recalled because They May Contain Oil-Based Magic Plastic
NEW YORK (AP) – More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken xiao long bao sold at Trader Joe's are being recalled because they may contain hard plastic, U.S. regulators say. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said the recalled dumplings are manufactured by CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corp. and may be contaminated with foreign objects, specifically the hard plastic from permanent marker pens. The recalled 6-ounce Trader Joe's Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings can be identified by the side box label with lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 and 03.07.25.C1-2. To date, no related illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Brazilian and Australian surfers win final Olympic qualifier in warm and windy Puerto Rico
ARECIBO, Puerto Rico (AP) — Top surfers Gabriel Medina of Brazil and Sally Fitzgibbons of Australia have won the final qualifying rounds for the upcoming Olympics after nine days of unsettled weather. The competition, held in Puerto Rico and sponsored by the International Surfing Association, began in late February with 266 surfers from 55 countries, nearly half of them women. The age range of the players ranges from teenagers to those in their 40s. Recently, eight women and six men have also obtained qualifications. Among them is 14-year-old Shiki Yan. She became the first Chinese surfer to qualify for the Olympics and the youngest surfer overall to qualify. The tournament ended on Sunday.
Semi driver rescued dangling from bridge hit by oncoming car: mayor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A tractor-trailer fell dangling from an Ohio River bridge and was struck by a vehicle that cut into oncoming traffic. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said: The accident led to a dramatic rescue of a driver who was left dangling over the edge of a bridge. The Clark Memorial Bridge connects Louisville, Kentucky to southern Indiana. The driver of the tractor-trailer was safely rescued, but three other vehicles were involved in the accident. Louisville police said two people were taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. One person remains hospitalized with serious injuries, Greenberg said at a news conference Saturday.
AC Milan winger Pulisic threatened and abused after Lazio's emphatic win
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic received a flood of death threats and abuse on social media after Friday's emphatic 1-0 win over Lazio in Serie A. . Lazio finished the game with eight men and Pulisic was involved in two of the three sent-offs. Pulisic posted a photo of the Milan team celebrating on Instagram, and the American team was flooded with abusive comments. Pulisic joined Milan from Chelsea in the off-season, looking to revive his flagging club career. He played in 25 league games and recorded seven goals and six assists.
Three trains collided and derailed in eastern Pennsylvania.No injuries reported
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say three trains were involved in a derailment in eastern Pennsylvania, leaving some rail cars abandoned along a riverbank and at least one partially in the river. announced that there were no reports of injuries or hazardous materials concerns. The derailment was reported around 7:15 a.m. Saturday in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County dispatchers said. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, preliminary information indicates that an eastbound Norfolk Southern train collided with a stopped train on the same tracks, derailing several cars and spilling debris from the struck train onto adjacent tracks. , collided with a westbound Norfolk Southern train.
Alaska's Iditarod dogs receive neon visibility harnesses after five fatal training accidents
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The Iditarod, the annual dog sled race that celebrates Alaska's official national sport, has ended after five dogs were killed and eight others were injured in a collision with a training snowmobile. In response, the season opened on Saturday with a new focus on safety. For the first time, mushers lining up for the start of the competition north of Anchorage on Sunday will have the chance to win illuminated neon harnesses and necklaces for their dogs before the multi-day dog-human race begins. It turns out. The sled team traveled nearly 1,000 miles through Alaska's harsh terrain. The race will officially start with 38 teams.
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