New Jersey high school asks court to overturn game lost due to called loss
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey's acting school superintendent has rejected an appeal from a high school that lost a game in the state basketball tournament this week after a referee accidentally overturned a buzzer-beating basket. However, Manasquan High School is making a final challenge in court to change the decision. The school filed the emergency appeal Friday, hours after Board Chair Kevin Dehmer denied a request to postpone the state title game scheduled for Saturday while the school appeals in court. Dehme said Manasquan's claims are “not up for consideration,” citing guidelines from the agency that oversees high school sports. The organization acknowledged the referee's decision was wrong, but said it did not overturn Camden's victory.
A bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok is gaining momentum.Here's what you need to know
TikTok is once again in a precarious position. This time, it comes in the form of a bill that would ban popular social media platforms unless they sever ties with ByteDance. A House committee on Thursday unanimously approved a bipartisan bill that would require a Chinese company to sell TikTok to avoid a nationwide ban. The House is scheduled to vote next week. It's unclear what will happen in the Senate, where multiple bills aimed at banning TikTok are stalled. “If it passes, I'll sign it,” President Joe Biden told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Friday. Here's what you need to know about TikTok's latest political issues.
Social media powerhouse WWE surpasses 100 million subscribers on YouTube
WWE continues to leverage its social media presence to reach fans as it gears up for its biggest premium live event of the year next month. A key element of that strategy is YouTube, where WWE has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 100 million subscribers. WWE, a sports entertainment company that is part of the TKO Group, is also among the top 10 most subscribed YouTube channels worldwide, although it currently does not include any professional sports leagues.
United Airlines plane falls off runway in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — Passengers had to be evacuated from a United Airlines jet that plunged off a Houston runway and became trapped in grass. United Airlines said there were no reported injuries among the 160 passengers and six crew members. Flight 2477 from Memphis, Tennessee, landed at Bush Intercontinental Airport around 8 a.m. Friday. The Houston Airport System said the Boeing 737 Max 8 left the left sidewalk and rolled towards the terminal gate. United Airlines said it would work with the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration to understand what happened.
Pentagon investigation found no signs of extraterrestrial life in UFO sightings reported decades ago
WASHINGTON (AP) – A new Pentagon study examining reported UFO sightings over the past century has found no evidence of the existence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence. This conclusion is consistent with the U.S. government's past efforts to assess the accuracy of claims that have captured the public's attention for decades. The Department of Defense's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office study analyzed U.S. government investigations of reported sightings of unidentified anomalous phenomena, commonly known as UFOs, since 1945. No evidence was found that any of these claims were actually signs of extraterrestrial life, or that the U.S. government and private companies were reverse engineering extraterrestrial technology and hiding it.
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied divorce after 11 years of marriage
NEW YORK (AP) — Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have divorced after 11 years of marriage and two children. The Oscar-winning actor and choreographer/director Millepied finalized their divorce last month in France, where they live. People magazine reported this, citing a representative for Portman. A representative for Portman declined to comment on his record to The Associated Press. Representatives for Millepied did not respond to requests for comment. Portman, 42, and Millepied, 46, met on the set of Black Swan and have two children. Millepied was the choreographer for the ballet film that brought Portman an Oscar for Best Actress.
Driver of Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams pleads guilty to reduced charge
BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) – A Vermont man has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of negligent driving causing death in the June crash that killed actor Treat Williams. Under the plea agreement, Ryan Coss, who was an acquaintance of Williams, was given a one-year suspended sentence, his driver's license was revoked for one year, and he must complete a community restorative justice program. Koss was turning left into a parking lot in Dorsett in his Honda SUV on June 12 when he collided with an oncoming Williams motorcycle, authorities said. Williams, 71, who lived in Manchester Center, was airlifted to a hospital in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead. Williams' nearly 50-year career also includes starring roles in the television series “Everwood” and the film “Hair.” Koss initially pleaded not guilty to the felony charge.
Military Osprey allowed to resume flying three months after recent fatal accident in Japan
WASHINGTON (AP) – Japan says it will join the U.S. military in returning the Osprey to flight after eight U.S. service members were killed in November's Osprey crash. The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command announced Friday the return of the Osprey, which flies like an airplane and transforms into a helicopter. Japan's defense minister said the Osprey would similarly be returned to flight status after a “proper” analysis of the crash. Before removing the Osprey, U.S. officials said they paid more attention to the Osprey's pro-protar gearbox, placed new restrictions on how it flies and added maintenance checks. The U.S. fleet grounded its operations on December 6, one week after a CV-22B Osprey crashed off the coast of Yakushima.
Former Congressman George Santos, expelled from Congress, announces intention to run again
Former U.S. Congressman George Santos has announced that he will run for Congress again. Santos posted on X Thursday night that he would be challenging fellow Republican Congressman Nick Larota. Mr. Larota represents a different district in Long Island, New York than the one Mr. Santos represented before his ouster. Santos made the announcement after attending President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and interacting with his former colleagues who voted to expel him from Congress. Larota was a leader in the movement to oust Santos. He said he welcomes the chance to defeat Santos in the primary.
“Dragon Ball” author Akira Toriyama dies at age 68
TOKYO (AP) – The studio of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has announced that he has passed away at the age of 68. The manga series began in 1984 and is a worldwide million-seller, and has also been made into a hugely popular animated series, video game, and movie. Dragon Ball is the story of Son Goku and his adventures as he searches for a magic ball to make his wishes come true. Toriyama also created other popular anime and influenced Japanese manga. Bird Studio announced Friday that Toriyama died on March 1 from a blood clot in his brain. The studio thanked the fans and said its deepest regret was that Toriyama had several works in progress and “there would have been much more to accomplish.”
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