San Francisco cable car dedicated to late Tony Bennett lets passengers climb 'half way to the stars'
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A cable car honoring the late Tony Bennett will pass by the landmark Fairmont Hotel where he first performed the song that forever linked him to San Francisco. Last Valentine's Day, San Francisco city officials dedicated one of the city's iconic cable cars to Bennett. His “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” included a line about “a city where little cable cars go halfway up the starry sky.” Bennett was a great friend of Cable Car and San Francisco. While the No. 53 car was being repaired after the accident, the idea to dedicate it to Bennett came up.
Model and actor Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home destroyed by fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fire has destroyed model and actor Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home. One firefighter was hospitalized but in good condition, and one resident of the home suffered mild smoke inhalation, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. Officials said firefighters arrived before dawn and found the house in flames. Once she made sure everyone was out of the house, she became defensive and the roof collapsed. After TMZ reported that the house was hers, the British model and actor posted about the fire on Instagram. shared some stories. Delevingne thanked the firefighters, which she said broke her heart.
Jim McAndrew, pitcher for the New York Mets in 1969 and 1973, dies at age 80
NEW YORK (AP) – Jim McAndrew, who played as a spot starter for the New York Mets in 1968 after Nolan Ryan was called up for military service and lost his major league debut to Bob Gibson, was replaced a month later by Steve McAndrew.・We achieved our first win by defeating Carlton. he died He was 80 years old. McAndrew, a right-hander who was at the back of the Mets' rotation from 1968 to 1973, started in one of the most important games in franchise history. With his victory over Montreal in September 1969, he lifted a long-downtrodden team to first place. New York's first time in eight seasons.
North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 years old is too old to serve in Congress
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota voters will decide in June whether to bar people from running for Congress if they reach the age of 81 during a term in the House or Senate. It is expected to be. Secretary of State Michael Howe announced Friday that his office had verified more than enough signatures to qualify the initiative for the June 11 vote. The vote will take place in a rematch between Joe Biden, the oldest person to become president, and Donald Trump. Political observers say the measure appears unconstitutional and could lead to a challenge to the Supreme Court's ruling that states can't set legislative qualifications beyond those listed in the U.S. Constitution. .
Cowboys QB sues Dak Prescott on extortion charges, woman accuses him of sexual assault
DALLAS (AP) — The woman who has accused Dak Prescott of sexual assault has filed a police report for an alleged incident in 2017. A woman turned herself in to police after the Dallas Cowboys' star quarterback was sued for $100 million in extortion. Dallas police say an investigation is underway after they received a call earlier this week about an alleged sexual assault that occurred in a strip club parking lot. According to Prescott's lawsuit, the woman and her lawyer sent her a letter stating that if she paid Prescott $100 million, the woman would not file criminal charges and her allegations would not be made public. Mr Prescott denied the woman's claims.
Best Buy recalls more than 287,000 fryers due to overheating issue that could cause parts to melt or shatter
NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers and air fryer ovens due to an overheating issue that could cause product parts to melt or shatter, posing a fire or laceration hazard. Masu. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Insignia brand air fryer ovens can overheat, which can cause the glass door to crack. Air fryer handles can also melt or break if they overheat. The CPSC said there were 24 reports of fryers melting or breaking glass, including six reports of fryers catching fire. Consumers are asked to immediately stop using recalled air fryers and ovens and visit Best Buy's recall page to receive a refund in the form of a check or store credit.
Colorado snowstorm closes highways, schools for second day
DENVER (AP) – Thousands of people in Colorado were without power as officials closed highways and schools during a winter storm that hit the Denver area and threatened to drop another half a foot. Severe weather that lasted from Thursday into Friday morning closed Interstate 70, the state's main east-west highway, to traffic in the mountains for most of the day, mainly due to trucks stuck in the road. Some drivers were stranded for several hours as a result. snow. More than 18,800 customers were without power late Thursday across Colorado. Denver International Airport was open, but 830 flights were canceled Thursday and nearly 440 more were delayed. The storm began Wednesday night, dropping slushy, wet snow typical of March, one of Denver's snowiest months.
New lawsuit says seatbelts saved passenger's life after Boeing 737 explodes
SEATTLE (AP) — More passengers aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 that exploded in January are filing lawsuits, some of whom say seat belts saved their lives. Passengers are also included. The lawsuit, on behalf of seven passengers, was filed Thursday in King County Superior Court in Washington against Boeing Co., Alaska Airlines, Spirit Aerosystems Inc. and 10 people listed as John Does. The lawsuit seeks damages for negligence, liability for product construction/manufacturing defects, and failure to protect passengers from harm. In response to an email seeking comment, Boeing officials said they had “nothing to add.” Alaska Airlines and Spirit AeroSystems did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment. A separate lawsuit was filed last month on behalf of 22 passengers.
Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to veering off sidewalk at Yellowstone Hot Springs, must pay $1,500
MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) – Actor Pierce Brosnan has pleaded guilty to veering off a hot springs trail during a visit to Yellowstone National Park. Brosnan was fined $500 and ordered to pay $1,000 to Yellowstone Forever, a nonprofit organization that supports the park. The second misdemeanor charge was dismissed at a hearing Thursday in Mammoth, Wyoming. The actor apologized on his own Instagram account on Thursday, calling himself an environmental activist and saying he “made an impulsive mistake” when he took the photo and saw a “no trespassing” sign. He said there was no. Brosnan walked through the restricted area of Mammoth Terrace in the northern part of the park on November 1st and posted the image on Instagram. The terrace is a beautiful area of mineral-encrusted hot springs rising from the hillside.
What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?
Olivia Munn's breast cancer diagnosis has put a frequently used breast cancer risk calculator into the spotlight. The actor said her score prompted further tests and an aggressive form of the disease was discovered. The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool is a questionnaire located on the National Cancer Institute's She website. It is designed for use by health care providers with patients to help guide screening decisions. The National Cancer Institute says access to the tool has “dramatically increased” since Olivia Munn's post.
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