Cole Braugher becomes the first American woman to race a yacht non-stop around the world solo.
A Coruña, Spain (AP) – Cole Braugher arrived in A Coruña, Spain on Thursday, becoming the first American woman to race solo, nonstop, around the world. The 29-year-old is one of more than a dozen sailors taking part in the Global Solo Challenge. Brauer was the youngest and only woman in the group that set sail from A Coruña in October. The race took Brauer around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa and through Australia. She also faced the unpredictable, dangerous and treacherous Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America. This race took her 130 days to complete.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson has been announced for July 20th and will be streamed live on Netflix
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Social media star turned boxer Jake Paul will face former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium. Netflix will stream the fight between 27-year-old Paul and 57-year-old Tyson. Tyson hasn't fought since his 2020 exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw. Paul started his professional boxing career four years ago, gaining a large following as a YouTube influencer. He has won 9 of his 10 fights, 6 knockouts, against exceptional opponents. Tyson was the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world from 1987 to 1990, retiring in 2005 after winning 50 fights, 44 of them by knockout.
Nothing to sniff at: Bill would help fund the retirement of Ohio's drug-detection K9s under legal cannabis
WHITEHALL, Ohio (AP) – Two Ohio lawmakers are proposing a bill that would ease the financial burden on law enforcement agencies that have to replace marijuana-sniffing dogs. That's because Ohio voters approved a plan to legalize recreational marijuana use in November. And replacing a trained K9 makes him one of the unintended consequences. The bill would provide each law enforcement agency up to $20,000 per dog to offset the cost of acquiring, training, and equipping new drug dogs. In Ohio, about 400 police dogs trained to detect marijuana will have to be retired due to legalization. Officials said the dog's warning of the presence of the drug could be challenged in court because it is impossible to reliably retrain a dog to forget the smell of marijuana.
Miami Aquarium receives eviction notice months after killer whale Lolita's death
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Sea Aquarium, home to the beloved killer whale Lolita, will be evicted from its location on Miami's waterfront. Miami-Dade County officials sent a lease termination notice to the park's owner, The Dolphin Company, on Thursday. This old Florida-style tourist attraction he opened in 1955. She lived there for more than 50 years until Lolita passed away last August at the age of 57. Miami-Dade County cited a “long and troubling history of violations” in its lease termination notice. The company must vacate the property by April 21st. It was not immediately clear what would happen to the park's marine life. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniela Levine Cava said the park's animals are a top priority.
Candy company touts gum as stress reliever and concentration aid to revive sluggish U.S. sales
Gum makers are trying to figure out what makes Americans start chewing again. Generational habits, health concerns and the coronavirus pandemic have caused gum sales to plummet. Some manufacturers have completely withdrawn from the US market. But Mars, the company that owns the 133-year-old Wrigley brand, is repositioning gum as not just a way to freshen breath, but also as a stress reliever and focus aid. Company executives say their “aha moment” came when a nurse in a COVID-19 ward chewed gum behind a mask to calm herself. U.S. chewing gum sales rose less than 1% last year to 1.2 billion packages, but were still down 32% from 2018, according to market research firm Circana.
Investigators say they have confirmed the pilot's account of the Boeing Max plane's rudder control failure
Federal investigators have confirmed a pilot's testimony that the Boeing Max jetliner's rudder controls failed during landing last month. The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday released a preliminary report on the Feb. 6 incident when a United Airlines flight from the Bahamas landed in Newark, New Jersey. Pilots said the pedals that control the rudder stopped working as the plane rolled off the runway. They could use the nose gear steering wheel to change direction from the runway to high-speed turnoffs. Investigators said mechanics were unable to identify the problem, but after replacing some of the rudder control components, the plane was operating normally.
The girl's disappearance has attracted the attention of South Africa.Now her mother is charged with selling her
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) – The mother of a 6-year-old girl missing for nearly three weeks in South Africa has been arrested and charged with kidnapping, selling and trafficking her daughter. It's a shocking development in a case that has captured the nation's attention and caused deep anger in the small, impoverished coastal community where the family lives. The girl, Jocelyn Smith, has not yet been found, as there are fears she may have been taken to another city or abroad. Her mother and three others, two men and a woman, were charged with kidnapping and human trafficking on Thursday to a large, angry crowd gathered outside the courthouse.
Stunning yellow mustard fields draw tourists to Northern California's wine country
NAPA COUNTY, Calif. (AP) — Bright yellow and golden mustard blankets Northern California's wine country. This plant signals the start of spring and celebrates all the sharp, mustardy flavors of Napa and Sonoma counties. Plants aren't just beautiful to look at. They are also passionate about preserving their world-famous vineyards. This plant contains high levels of biofumigants, which inhibit the growth of microscopic insects that can damage the vines. But not everyone likes mustard that isn't native to California. They grow so aggressively that they suffocate native plants such as blue lupines and poppies. Wine producers say the factory is now working for them.
Cinnamon powder sold at discount stores is contaminated with lead, FDA warns
Powdered cinnamon sold in discount stores in the United States is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be thrown away. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety warning about the product on Wednesday. These include cinnamon, which is sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores. Cinnamon contains levels of lead that can be dangerous to people, especially children, if exposed to the spice for long periods of time. Consumers should not purchase the product and should throw away all containers in their homes. FDA officials have begun what they call a “targeted investigation” of cinnamon products following a recall of lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches that sickened nearly 500 children.
'Rust' armorer's trial gives Alec Baldwin's team a window into how his own trial will unfold
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The trial of an armorer in a fatal shooting on the set of the western movie “The Lust” gives Alec Baldwin's team a look at how his own trial will unfold. Gave me a chance. A New Mexico jury on Wednesday found Hannah Gutierrez-Reid guilty of manslaughter in the October 2021 death of cinematographer Halina Hutchins. Alec Baldwin pointed a gun at Hutchins and fired, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin gave prominent consideration to Gutierrez-Reed's 10 days of testimony at his trial. He has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. His trial is scheduled to begin in July.
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