“Godzilla x Kong: New Empire” opening box office gross of $80 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The combination of Godzilla and King Kong has set expectations even higher with “Godzilla x Kong: New Empire'' opening weekend with $80 million. Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' monster mashup had the second-highest opening of a strong year, according to studio estimates Sunday. It fell just short of Dune: Part 2's $81.5 million debut. “Godzilla x Kong: New Empire'' is expected to gross nearly $50 million in its opening weekend. Last week's No. 1 hit, Ghostbusters, came in second with $15.7 million, bringing its two-week total to $73.4 million.
Kia Motors recalls more than 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to fear of falling while parked
NEW YORK (AP) — Kia Motors is recalling more than 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to a defect that could cause the cars to roll while parked. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft of some 2020-2024 Tellurides may not fully engage, according to a document published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Over time, this can cause “unintended vehicle movement” while the car is parked, increasing the potential risk of a collision. To resolve this issue, dealers will update the electronic parking brake software on affected vehicles and replace the damaged intermediate shaft free of charge. Owners who have already incurred repair costs will also be compensated. In the meantime, affected Telluride Islands drivers are being instructed to manually apply their emergency brakes before exiting their vehicles.
Powerball jackpot soars to $975 million in drawing with no big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Powerball jackpot rises to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn, continuing nearly three months without a jackpot. I did. The numbers drawn on Saturday night were 12, 13, 33, 50, 52, and the red Powerball 23. No one has won the top Powerball prize since New Year's Day, marking 38 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner. The $975 million prize will go to the only winner who chooses a 30-year annuity. Winners who choose cash will be paid $471.7 million. As the prizes increase, the drawing attracts more ticket sales and the jackpot becomes harder to hit later on. The long odds for Saturday's draw were 1 in 292.2 million.
Children race to collect marshmallows that fell from a helicopter at a Detroit-area park.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — It's raining marshmallows in the Detroit suburbs. Helicopters dropped thousands of gooey, sweet treats into a Southfield park Friday during the annual Great Marshmallow Drop. Hundreds of children waved and cheered as the helicopter passed by on its way to the drop zone. Once there, passengers dumped treats from bags onto the grass below, and children ran to snatch them. But authorities stressed that the fluffy sweets are not meant to be eaten. Children exchanged the marshmallows they collected for prize bags containing candy, coloring books, and a day pass to a water park.
Associated Press photographer captures lively photos during Holi festival, focusing on details
GUWAHATI, India (AP) – Anupam Nath has been covering Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in Guwahati, northeastern India, for 20 years. During that time, he mastered the management of large, vibrant celebrations and learned to focus on the details. In this photo you can also see the colored powders used by those who fuss over bee swarms.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to an 89-68 win over Colorado and a rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 15 assists and top-seeded Iowa State defeated fifth-seeded Colorado 89-68 in the women's NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes advanced to the Albany 2 regional final, a rematch with LSU from last year's national title game. The Tigers, who defeated the Hawkeyes in last year's championship game, defeated UCLA in the regional semifinals on Saturday. Clark got the Hawkeyes going early, driving to the basket for easy layups and throwing great passes. Aaronette Vonleh scored 13 points and Freda Forman added 12 points for the Buffaloes, who held a double-digit lead throughout the second half.
'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Generation V' star Chance Perdomo dies at 27 in motorcycle accident
Actor Chance Perdomo died at the age of 27 in a motorcycle accident. He rose to fame as the star of “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V.” No other people were involved in the accident, a spokesperson said in a statement. Details about the crash, including when and where it occurred, were not immediately released. Perdomo recently played Andre Anderson in the first season of Generation V, a college-focused spinoff of Amazon Prime's hit series The Boys. One of Perdomo's most famous roles was as Ambrose Spellman, the main character in Chilling. The Adventures of Sabrina. ”
Harvard University says it has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th century book
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) – Harvard University says it has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th-century book about the afterlife that had been in the university's collection since the 1930s. The announcement comes after a review found ethical concerns about the book's origins and history. The book “Des Destinées de L'âme'', which means “The Destiny of the Soul,'' was written in the early 1880s. According to Harvard University, the printed text was given to Ludovic Bouland, a doctor who “bound the book with skin taken without her consent from the corpse of a female patient who died at the hospital where he worked.” The library is investigating Bouland and his patients and is also working with French authorities to determine a “final and respectful disposition.”
California governor to deploy 500 surveillance cameras in Oakland to fight crime
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says hundreds of high-tech surveillance cameras will be installed on highways in and around the city of Oakland to fight crime. The Democratic Party announced in a statement Friday that it will deploy 480 cameras on city streets and surrounding state highways to identify and track suspicious vehicles in real time. Opponents say the technology will invade privacy and lead to further police abuses against already marginalized communities. Public safety remains a concern across the state, especially theft at retail stores, forcing even liberal leaders in Democratic cities to crack down. In-N-Out Burger has closed its only restaurant in Oakland due to car break-ins and robberies.
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