Production at Tesla's German factory has stopped due to a power outage.Authorities suspect arson
BERLIN (AP) – Production at Tesla's electric car factory in Germany has halted and workers were evacuated after a power outage that authorities suspect was caused by arson. Brandenburg's Interior Ministry said it was suspected that unidentified people deliberately set fire to high-voltage power lines on an electricity transmission tower. Police said they were investigating a “confession” by a left-wing group in connection with the blackout. Environmental activists are protesting in a nearby forest against Tesla's expansion plans. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Germany's interior minister condemned the incident.
Taylor Swift signs agreement with Singapore not to perform in other Southeast Asian countries
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Taylor Swift is making headlines at the Asia Summit, where Singapore's leaders are planning an expensive and exclusive concert with the small nation that could have a negative impact on relations with its neighbor. He is forced to honor his contract. Singapore is a major member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the three-day summit was expected to focus on Myanmar and the South China Sea dispute. Instead, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke on the sidelines of the summit on Tuesday about an exclusive agreement that would prohibit Swift from taking her Elas tour from March 2 to 9 to other destinations in Southeast Asia. It was heavily criticized. Some neighboring countries complain that the deal with Singapore will take away the tourism boom her concerts bring.
Like Banksy, the French mystery “Invader” marks cities with art.He may surprise the Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) — Millions of tourists flocking to Paris for the Olympics will flock to the turf of a mysterious artist who calls himself “The Invader.” He is France's most international and interesting contemporary street artist. Like Britain's Banksy, Invader is elusive and operates on the edge of illegality. He comes and glues himself into the darkness of the night and disappears, leaving behind a pixelated mosaic made mostly of tiny ceramic and glass tiles. Most similar to the arcade game Space His Invaders Aliens. Since 1998, Invader has colonized the world by placing over 4,000 of his mosaics on every continent except Antarctica. His addictive mobile phone game “Flash His Invaders'' awards points to users who find and take pictures of them.
Miami Beach is wrapping up spring break, or at least trying to.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach is trying to eliminate spring break, but it's not yet clear whether spring break will be a clue. Following a third consecutive year of spring break violence, Miami Beach officials are implementing a month of safety measures aimed at curbing unrest. The city warns visitors to expect curfews, bag searches on beaches, early beach closures, drunk driving checkpoints and arrests for drug possession and violence. But business owners in the city's world-famous South Beach district are worried they will be losing money during the busiest time of the year, and civil rights activists say the new restrictions will reduce the risk of large crowds. They argue that this is an overreaction against black people.
Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and one Super Bowl ring
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Kelce has retired after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelce officially announced his retirement Monday at the Eagles' NovaCare Complex. The 36-year-old not only became one of the era's great centers, playing a key role in the franchise's only Super Bowl victory, but he also became a beloved personality in Philadelphia and a popular podcast host. It put an end to his career. Kelce was a sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft. He finished his career having started 156 consecutive games and was selected to the All-Pro team six times. He said it was always his goal to play his entire career in one city. He played in 193 regular season games with the Eagles.
Denver Broncos notify quarterback Russell Wilson that he will be released at the start of the new league year
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos said Monday they intend to release Russell Wilson next week, just 18 months after signing the quarterback to a five-year, $242 million contract extension. Ta. Wilson went 11-19 with Denver. He was terrible his first season under Nathaniel Hackett, but bounced back last season under Sean Payton. However, Payton benched Wilson for the final two games of the season. Wilson is 35 years old and will enter his 13th NFL season in 2024.
The Girl Scouts were told to cancel a fundraiser to make bracelets for children in Gaza.now they can't catch up
A Missouri Girl Scout troop that was manufacturing bracelets to raise money for children in Gaza was ordered to stop by local scout leaders and threatened with legal action. The Girl Scouts of the United States said the Eastern Missouri chapter was only following its fundraising rules, but was “disappointed and dismayed by the behavior” of its interactions with the St. Louis troop. The remarks sparked anger and ridicule from supporters of the girls and those trapped in the Palestinian territories due to the recent humanitarian crisis. The leader of the 149th unit says he is quitting reconnaissance. Meanwhile, bracelet sales raised more than $10,000.
Ammunition supplier says he did not provide live ammunition in connection with Alec Baldwin shooting death of cinematographer
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie ammunition supplier is supplying only inert dummy bullets without gunpowder to the Western movie “The Last,” in which actor Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer during rehearsals in 2021. He testified at trial that he had provided it. Albuquerque-based film firearms and ammunition supplier Seth Kenney said Monday that he also had live ammunition from other video productions in his Albuquerque storage office, which he kept in a box in his bathroom. He said he was doing so. The manslaughter trial against film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reid hinges on whether she unwittingly brought live ammunition to her set. She maintained her innocence. Baldwin is fighting a charge of manslaughter and has a July trial date.
Paris Olympics unveils Art Deco poster inspired by Paris' colorful past
PARIS (AP) – The Paris Olympics poster is an Art Deco style inspired by Paris' colorful past, filled with bright colors and striking landmarks. The poster was unveiled at the Musée d'Orsay. Paris 2024 design director Joachim Roncin said he wanted it to be “very happy because we're going to a big party” and “hope people will take inspiration from these posters.” he added. There are many eye-catching photos, the most striking of which is the Eiffel running through the Stade de France, as if forming a giant cake that combines Paris's most famous landmark with the National Stadium. It's a tower. Next up is the Paralympics.
Five-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey kills and eviscerates moose entangled with dog team
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Shortly after the start of this year's Iditarod, a veteran driver had to kill his dog after it was mauled by a moose. Dallas Seavey reported to Iditarod Trail Sled Sled Race officials early Monday morning that he was forced to shoot the moose in self-defense. The incident occurred after the moose became tangled with a dog and a driver, according to a statement from the Iditarod. Seavey, who tied the Iditarod's all-time record for wins, said he told officials to remove the moose from the road. He said it fell onto the sled and sprawled out on the path. Ms Seavey said she did the best she could to remove his internal organs, but added that he was “ugly”.
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