Lego head mug shot sparks debate over California police enforcement and privacy
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A Southern California police officer was handcuffed by Lego. A Danish toy company has asked authorities to stop adding Lego heads to hide suspects' faces in photos published on social media. Murrieta police have been using Lego heads and emojis in these images for at least a year. The altered photo went viral last week following several news reports, prompting a response from toy companies. California is already in the midst of a debate over privacy and police enforcement. A state law that went into effect on January 1 limits how law enforcement agencies can share mugshots on social media.
Would you like some fries with it?Krispy Kreme donuts are coming to McDonald's
NEW YORK (AP) — Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are coming together for breakfast. The donut chain and fast food giant announced plans Tuesday to offer Krispy Kreme products at McDonald's stores across the United States. The companies say a phased rollout is expected to begin this year and be available at participating restaurants nationwide by the end of 2026. McDonald's plans to make three types of Krispy Kreme donuts available. This partnership is not the first to bring together a major restaurant chain and a popular food brand. Taco Bell, for example, has long boasted Doritos-flavored tacos, while Wendy's introduced Cinnabon's “Pull Apart” treats to its menu last month. McDonald's did not say how many of its 13,500 U.S. stores will participate.
British Museum sues former curator for allegedly stealing around 2,000 items from its collection
LONDON (AP) — The British Museum is suing a former curator for stealing about 2,000 items from its collection and selling them online. Peter Higgs was made redundant in July 2023 after more than 1,800 items were found to be missing. Lawyers for the museum claim Higgs “abused his position of trust” and stole ancient gemstones, gold jewelry and other items. At a hearing Tuesday, Superior Court Judge Heather Williams ordered Higgs to list his belongings or return them within four weeks. She also ordered the disclosure of his eBay and PayPal records. Mr Higgs did not appear in court due to poor health.
Utah coach says team was shaken after experiencing racist hate during NCAA Tournament
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – Utah coach Lynn Roberts experienced a series of “racial hate crimes” and safety concerns after her team arrived at the women's NCAA Tournament hotel for the first time. He said he was forced to change accommodations during the tournament due to concerns. Roberts revealed what happened after Utah lost to Gonzaga in the second round of the NCAAs. Roberts said it was incredibly upsetting, and she said it happened after the team arrived in the Spokane, Wash., area for a tournament. Travelers have voiced concerns about safety. Utah was staying in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, about 30 miles away, but was moved to another hotel on Friday.
The $1.12 billion Mega Millions is just around the corner, followed by $865 million in Powerball prizes
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another day, another huge lottery jackpot. The estimated $1.12 billion Mega Millions prize will be announced next Tuesday night. Miss that picture? No problem. The drawing for an estimated $865 million Powerball jackpot is scheduled to take place Wednesday night. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, and for Powerball, the odds are 1 in 292.2 million. The $1.12 billion Mega Millions prize will be awarded to the only winner who chooses to be paid out through a 30-year annuity. Winners who choose to pay cash will win $537.5 million.
President Trump sells 'God Bless the USA' Bible for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal costs
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is peddling Bibles as he runs back to the White House. The presumptive Republican nominee released a video on his Truth Social platform Tuesday urging his supporters to purchase the “God Bless the USA Bible.” The book was inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood's patriotic ballad “God Bless the USA,” which President Trump also took to the stage to sing. At his gathering. The Bible is the latest commercial venture President Trump has pursued during his 2024 campaign. Last month, President Trump debuted a line of Trump-branded sneakers that includes $399 gold Never Surrender high-tops. President Trump also sold digital trading cards and books. The effort comes as President Trump faces mounting legal claims while fighting four criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. .
Who was Francis Scott Key, whose namesake bridge fell? His poem became “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The large bridge that collapsed after being hit by a ship in Baltimore was named after Francis Scott Key, who turned his wartime experiences into a poem that became the U.S. national anthem. In September 1814, two years after the start of the War of 1818 between the United States and Great Britain, Key was on a ship and witnessed the 25-hour British bombardment of Fort McHenry. . From his vantage point along the Patapsco River, Key, 35, saw the American flag being raised and turned it into a poem. It became known as the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
King Charles III attends Easter service in first major public appearance since diagnosis
LONDON (AP) – Buckingham Palace officials say King Charles III and Queen Camilla will attend Easter services at Windsor Castle's chapel on Sunday. It will be the 75-year-old king's first major fight since he was diagnosed with cancer in February. Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla will attend St George's Chapel with other members of the royal family, officials said. The event is expected to be smaller than previous years. Prince William and Duchess Kate, who announced last week that they were also undergoing treatment for cancer, are not expected to attend.
Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic hits the Philadelphia area for the first time
SPICEWOOD, Texas (AP) — Willie Nelson's Fourth of July picnic will take place in two steps from Texas to the Philadelphia area. The country's luminary's near-annual megaconcert, which has been held in his native Texas for most of its 50-year history, will return to the Northeast for the first time this July at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. The bill includes Bob Dylan and the duo of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. The huge Patriot Party, which Nelson first founded in 1973, has occasionally expanded outside the Lone Star State to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kansas City; Atlanta, and most recently he moved to South Bend, Indiana in 2009.
Iowa's Clark shows love to fans as they cheer him on one last time at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Caitlin Clark raised her arms as she crossed the court, pumped her fists and made a heart with her hands as she bid farewell to the adoring fans who came to see her play for the last time at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. . She wanted to thank them as the clock had just struck zero after No. 1 seed Iowa's patient 64-54 victory over No. 8 West Virginia University in the women's NCAA Tournament. She is forever grateful for the support her Iowa fans have shown her, she said. She scored 32 points in her last match at the arena.
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