Beyoncé's new album title is 'Act II: Cowboy Carter'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on Tuesday, she announced yet another surprise. Her next album is called “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” The title was announced on Bey's official website. “Act II: Cowboy Carter” will be released on March 29th. Beyoncé first announced news of her new album during last month's Super Bowl. Beyoncé's 2022 album Renaissance is often referred to as “Act I: Renaissance.” After that, she released her two new country tracks called “Texas Hold 'Em” and “16 Carriages”. With these releases, the Grammy Award winner became the first black woman to top Billboard's country music chart.
There is only one month left until the total solar eclipse in April.Here's why it's worth paying attention to and how to stay safe
A total solar eclipse is coming to North America. On April 8th, the sun will once again cause a annihilation phenomenon in parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada, turning day into night for up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds. This is twice as long as the total solar eclipse that darkened the U.S. sky in 2017. This time, the eclipse will take a different, more populated route, passing over Mexico's Pacific coast, running up Texas and Oklahoma, and across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic coast and New England. , before crossing eastern Canada into the Atlantic Ocean. There will not be another solar eclipse in the United States until 2045.
Man bitten by alligator after yacht capsizes and falls into water in Florida's Everglades
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say a 68-year-old man fell off a sailboat in the Florida Everglades and was bitten by an alligator while trying to swim to shore. A rare alligator bite occurred Sunday at Flamingo Marina in Everglades National Park, the National Park Service announced. Officials said the park visitor capsized while sailing and tried to swim ashore in his boat when witnesses saw him go underwater. Park rangers responded and treated the man for a cut on his leg. He was taken to the hospital where his condition is stable. There are about 2,000 adult alligators in Florida, and the last recorded alligator bite on a human occurred in 2014, wildlife officials said.
Romanian court grants UK request to extradite Andrew Tate once local case concludes
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania's capital has granted British authorities' request to extradite discord-provoking online influencer Andrew Tate only after legal proceedings against him have been completed in Romania. Ta. The decision by the Bucharest Court of Appeal comes on Monday night when Ms Tate, 37, and her brother Tristan Tate were arrested on arrest warrants issued by British authorities on suspicion of sexual assault in a British case dating from 2012 to 2015. The sentence was handed down after he was detained. The Court of Appeal on Tuesday ordered the Tate brothers to be released immediately after appearing in court in handcuffs, escorted by police. Andrew Tate is charged in a separate case in Romania with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal organization to sexually exploit women.
Massive explosion at home in Pittsburgh area kills man and woman.The cause is under investigation
CRESCENT, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a massive explosion killed two people and destroyed a home in the Pittsburgh area near the Ohio River. Allegheny County emergency dispatchers said the explosion in Crescent Township, a northwest suburb of Pittsburgh, was reported just before 9 a.m. Tuesday. Aerial photos from the scene show the smoking ruins of the building reduced to rubble, with some large debris stuck in the trees above. The Crescent Township Fire Chief announced that a man and a woman were found dead at the scene. The county coroner's office will confirm the identity and determine the cause and manner of death. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Michigan man who was accidentally shot in the face with a ghost gun sues manufacturer and former friend
A 19-year-old Michigan man who lost his right eye after being shot with a firearm made from a Ghost Gun kit is suing his former best friend who accidentally shot him and the Pennsylvania company that sold the kit to the friend. . The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Washtenaw County Circuit Court, alleges that in April 2021, JSD Supply contacted Guy Boyd's then-17-year-old friend to determine the teen's age and whether he could legally possess a pistol. They claim to have sold two Ghost Gun kits without checking. Less than two months later, Boyd was shot in the face. The lawsuit accuses JSD Supply and Boyd's former friend of negligence. A ghost gun is a civilian-made firearm without a serial number.
New York Mets say Darryl Strawberry is resting peacefully after heart attack
LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) – Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and remains at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Strawberry collapsed on Monday, the day before the eight-time All-Star's 62nd birthday. Strawberry posted a photo of himself in the hospital on Instagram, writing: “So happy and honored to report that everything is fine.” Strawberry, who lives in O'Fallon, Missouri, is now resting comfortably, Horwitz said.
Illinois State Police identify school bus colliding with semi-truck, killing three children and two drivers
RUSHVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities have identified five people killed in a fiery crash between a school bus and a semi-truck on a rural Illinois highway, including a young brother and sister and another 3-year-old. children, and both drivers. According to state police, the bus was traveling eastbound on Route 24 when it “for unknown reasons” crossed the center line and into the path of a semi-truck loaded with sand. Those killed were 5-year-old Maria Miller, 3-year-old Andrew Miller and 3-year-old Noah Driscoll, all of Rushville, the agency said. The coroner said Maria and Andrew Miller were a sister and brother. The bus driver was 57-year-old Angela Spiker, also of Rushville, and the truck driver was 72-year-old David Coufal, who lives near Browning.
Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board crashes on takeoff, officials say
MOSCOW (AP) – Russia's Defense Ministry says a military transport plane carrying 15 people crashed while taking off from an air base in western Russia. The newspaper said the Il-76 aircraft, carrying eight crew members and seven passengers, crashed in the Ivanovo region on Tuesday. The company said in a statement that an engine fire during takeoff likely caused the crash. The ministry has not disclosed whether there are any survivors.
Libraries struggle to meet demand for e-books, battle with publishers and seek new state laws
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Libraries across the country are struggling to cover the costs of e-books, which are becoming increasingly popular. Digital copies of library books often cost more than four times the price paid by consumers. Also, unlike paper books, e-books are not stored. Libraries simply lease copies from digital publishing platforms. E-books expire after 1-2 years. Librarians in some states are pushing for legislation to help reduce costs for libraries. Publishers oppose these proposals, saying they would compromise their intellectual property rights.
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