Otani speaks to the media for the first time since allegations of illegal gambling and theft against an interpreter
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to speak to the media Monday for the first time since allegations of illegal gambling and theft involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his translator surfaced during the team's trip to South Korea. Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was fired last week when the Dodgers opened the season with two games against the San Diego Padres in Seoul. Manager Dave Roberts said of the situation that Ohtani was “happy to say what he knows and say what he thinks.” Ohtani was scheduled to start as a designated hitter and bat second in the Dodgers' exhibition against his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, on Sunday.
Man who survived California mountain lion attack that killed brother is expected to recover
GEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say an 18-year-old California man who lost his brother in a mountain lion attack is expected to recover. The death of a 21-year-old boy Saturday in a remote area northeast of Sacramento was the state's first fatal cougar collision in 20 years. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said a young man called to say he and his brother had been attacked near Georgetown. His brother died at the scene. Officials said the surviving brother underwent surgery. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said its lifeguards found the cougar and euthanized it.
Comedian Kevin Hart joins select group to win Mark Twain Award for American Humor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Hart rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his hometown of Philadelphia to become one of the country's most celebrated performers. Now, he will be presented with the Mark Twain Award for American Humor on Sunday night at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. Hart has honed his unique style, which combines his small stature, expressive face, and agile tone, to make his stand-up act a success. His films have earned him more than $4.23 billion worldwide. The Mark Twain Award annually recognizes a performer who has had a lasting impact on humor and culture.
Kate and William 'very touched' by support since Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer
LONDON (AP) – Princess Kate and her husband Prince William are “so touched” by the warmth and support of the public as tributes poured in from around the world after their shocking cancer diagnosis. It is said that After weeks of frenzied speculation on social media about her health, Duchess Kate released a candid video message on Friday saying she had undergone major abdominal surgery and was undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. mentioned in. Meanwhile, Charles III's nephew Peter Phillips said the king was “frustrated” that his recovery was taking longer than he “would have liked”, but that he was “in good spirits” and that staff were working on his return. He said he was “supporting” it. His mission since starting cancer treatment last month.
Italy commemorates 80th anniversary of World War II Rome massacre with concert honoring the dead
ROME (AP) – Italy is marking the 80th anniversary of World War II's most horrific massacre in German-occupied Italy. Italian politicians held a solemn commemoration ceremony at the Ardeatine Grotto on Sunday. And Maestro Riccardo Muti was conducting the Italian premiere of composer William Schumann's Ninth Symphony, which celebrates the dead. The New York-born Jewish composer wrote the piece, subtitled Le Fos Ardeatine, in 1968 after visiting the Ardeatine Grotto in Rome. There, on March 24, 1944, on the streets of Rome, he was shot dead in retaliation for a partisan attack that killed 33 Nazi soldiers.
A taster of the Olympics: The Paris race celebrates the waiters and waitresses who feed the life and soul of the city
PARIS (AP) — Paris has revived a 110-year-old competition between waiters and waitresses. Those who ran through the city center on Sunday praised the deft, sometimes temperamental men and women who admitted that without them France would not be France. Because they liven up cafes and restaurants. And if there were no cafes, where would the French gather to defend their rights to drink and food to the world? Contestants balanced a croissant, a coffee cup, and a glass of water on a tray. The return of the waiter's race after a 13-year hiatus is part of the city's efforts to draw attention to the first Olympic Games in 100 years.
'Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire' takes first place with $45.2 million, followed by Sidney Sweeney's 'Immaculate' in fourth place
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghost busting is still good business. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire collected $45.2 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. This gives Sony Pictures its first No. 1 film since last summer. The opening weekend for The Frozen Empire was about the same as his 2021 release for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which opened to $44 million. Another new wide release of the weekend was “Immaculate.” This horror film stars Sidney Sweeney as an American nun in a remote convent in Italy. The release of Neon debuted with a modest box office gross of $5.4 million. While Sweeney's rising star power made Anyone But You one of the most successful romantic comedies in years, Immaculate hasn't had the same success.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce the birth of their “amazing” baby boy Cardinal in an Instagram post
Star couple Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy. The two announced the birth of their son Cardinal Madden in separate Instagram posts shared on Friday. The caption says Cardinal is “amazing” and “really cute.” The post says the photos will not be shared to protect the family's privacy. The actress and musician got married in 2015. The two also used Instagram to announce the birth of their daughter Raddix in 2020. Representatives for Diaz and Madden did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment.
The monument commemorates the 210th anniversary of a significant battle between Native Americans and the United States
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (AP) — Members of the Muscogee Creek Nation returned to Alabama this weekend for the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Over 800 American Indians were killed. This battle was the bloodiest day of the conflict for Native Americans. Muscogee Nation leaders laid a wreath at the battle site Saturday. The Muscogee Nation has announced plans to install a permanent memorial at the site. David Hill, chief chief of the Muscogee Creek Nation, says they came to remember those who fought and honor their sacrifices.
LSU coach Kim Mulkey slams Washington Post, threatens legal action
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Kim Mulkey has harshly criticized the Washington Post and is threatening legal action. Mulkey said the paper spent two years pursuing her “hit piece” about her and gave her a deadline to answer her questions last week, as the defending national champion Tigers were preparing for the women's NCAA Tournament. It is said that Kent Babb, an award-winning Post reporter, confirmed that she was working on Mulkey's profile but declined to comment further. The paper also declined to comment. Mulkey said she has retained her defamation law firm and will sue her if the Post publishes false stories about her.
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