“Kung Fu Panda 4” debuts at No. 1, “Dune Part 2” continues to perform well
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Universal Pictures prepares for a big night at the Academy Awards with “Oppenheimer,” the studio released No. 1 “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which took in $58.3 million in domestic theaters over the weekend. He also celebrated his debut. . That's according to estimates Sunday. “Kung Fu Panda 4” is the first film in the DreamWorks Animation series since the third film in 2016. It's off to a better start than all but the 2008 original. The news was equally good news for last week's top movie, Dune Part 2. His sci-fi blockbuster sequel, directed by Denis Villeneuve, continued its strong second week, dropping just 44%. In its second week, it grossed $46 million.
Princess of Wales appears in first photo after surgery amid speculation she is missing
LONDON (AP) – Duchess Kate has released her first photo since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago and issued a statement thanking the public for their support. A photo of Kate, Duchess Kate, sitting in a chair surrounded by her three children, released on Sunday, is said to be of her husband and heir to the throne, William, Prince of Wales. It is said to have been filmed in Windsor earlier this week. Duchess Kate thanked the nation and wished her a happy British Mother's Day. The photo and statement follow weeks of wild speculation about her whereabouts on social media since she was released from hospital on January 29.
Barbies party with Chanel on the eve of the Oscars
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In Hollywood, the night before the Oscars is no time for rest. For quite a few nominees, including “Barbie” star Margot Robbie, that meant stopping by the historic Beverly Hills Hotel for the 15th Annual Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Dinner. She joins a Dolby cast that includes DaVine Joy Randolph, a front-runner for Best Supporting Actress, as well as America Ferrera, Sandra Hueller, Justin Treat, Cord Jefferson, Jonathan Glazer, and Celine Song. He was in very good company with the other Oscar nominees. Theater on Sunday evening. All gather on the picturesque patio of the famous Polo Her Lounge to enjoy cocktails before a private dinner on a sunny and chilly evening in Beverly Hills.
A backcountry skier died in icy conditions on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.2 others injured
MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) – A backcountry skier has died on New Hampshire's Mount Washington. The U.S. Forest Service said the skier fell about 600 vertical feet Saturday afternoon on extremely steep terrain and hard-covered ice. At least two people were rescued after rescue efforts continued through the stormy night and into Sunday morning. The three men got into trouble Saturday afternoon in Tuckerman Ravine, a popular area for backcountry skiers. Officials said the two suffered non-life-threatening injuries before rescue efforts began. Colleen Mainville is a spokesperson for the U.S. Forest Service. She said conditions in the valley were icy. Rescue workers also struggled through snow and wind.
Two National Guard soldiers and one Border Patrol agent killed in Texas helicopter crash identified
LA GRULA, Texas (AP) – A New York National Guard soldier seriously injured in a helicopter crash over the U.S.-Mexico border remains hospitalized days after the crash. Meanwhile, authorities on Sunday released the names of two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent killed when their plane crashed into a Texas field on Friday. Officials said the New York National Guard soldiers killed were Warrant Officer Casey Frankowski and Warrant Officer John Gracia. Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna was also killed. The UH-72 Lakota helicopter was assigned to federal border patrol missions. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
New Jersey toddler dies, parents injured in apparent dog attack, police say
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) – Authorities say a toddler was killed and the child's parents were injured in an apparent dog attack at a New Jersey home over the weekend. The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and Woodbridge Police Department say officers responded to a Woodbridge Township home shortly before 6:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an unresponsive infant who appeared to have been attacked by a family dog. Stated. Authorities said officers found the mother and child “severely injured by the dog.” The infant was pronounced dead at the scene. The mother and father were taken to the hospital for treatment. The victim's name was not immediately released. Authorities described the investigation as “active and ongoing.”
Czech Kristina Pišková has been chosen as Miss World 2024
MUMBAI, India (AP) – Krystyna Pišková of the Czech Republic has been crowned Miss World in a glittering pageant held in India. Lebanon's Yasmina Zaitoun was the first runner-up out of 112 contestants at the competition held on Saturday night in India's financial and entertainment capital, Mumbai. “Being selected as Miss World is a dream come true,” said Piszkova. “I am honored to represent my country and the values of 'beauty with purpose' on a global platform.” For the first time, a beauty pageant will be held in India and the event will bring India's culture, traditions, heritage, arts and crafts to a huge audience across the world.
Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for the fifth time
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch turns 93 next week and plans to remarry. His agent announced on Saturday that he was engaged to Elena Zhukova. Mr. Murdoch stepped down as leader of both Fox News' parent company and media holding company News Corp. last fall. His son Lachlan took the helm of a continent-spanning media empire that has shaped modern American politics. According to multiple media outlets, Zhukova is a Russian-born former scientist in her 60s whose daughter was married to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who was once the owner of Premier League side Chelsea.
Ohio State Police say two women tried to drive man's body to bank
ASHTABULA, Ohio (AP) – Two Ohio women are accused of driving a deceased 80-year-old man to a bank to withdraw money from his account before leaving his body at a hospital. Karen Kasbohm, 63, and Loreen Bea Ferraro, 55, were charged with felony abuse of a corpse and theft from a protected class person, according to Ashtabula City Court records. Authorities allege the suspects went to the bank and dropped off the body of 80-year-old Douglas Layman at the hospital while Layman sat in his car and was visible to bank employees. It is unclear whether the defendant has a lawyer.
Auburn student makes 94-foot court-length putt and wins car
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — An Auburn University student connected on a long-range shot and sunk a long putt on the basketball court to win a car Saturday. Connor Boyle rolled a golf ball from the baseline past a sign next to the opposite basket and made a 94-foot putt during a second-half promotion of Auburn's game against Georgia. After the putt caught the tiny hole in the sign, Boyle ran around the court celebrating as the fans cheered, and the TV cameras showed the Auburn guard watching from the bench with his mouth wide open and a stunned expression on his face. KD Johnson was in the picture.
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