Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one game for alleged aggressive behavior in Saudi league match
Cristiano Ronaldo, who played for Al Nasr in the Saudi Professional League, has been suspended for one match for making an offensive gesture during a Saudi League match. The suspension was announced in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the match was held. Footage on social media shows Ronaldo cupping his ears and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis, appearing to be directed at supporters of his rival al-Shabaab. The incident occurred after Al Nasr defeated Al Shabaab 3-2 on Sunday. “Messi” chants were playing in the background. Lionel Messi is Ronaldo's long-time soccer rival. Although the incident was not caught on TV cameras, criticism of the 39-year-old Portuguese striker was immediate. Al Nasr's next match is on Thursday.
Dubai's high aspirations find new outlet as 'Ironman' pilot jet suit race takes place in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pilots lined up on a Dubai runway and ignited their seven jet engines with a deafening roar. But they weren't preparing the plane to fly. They were airplanes. This city-state in the United Arab Emirates is known for having the world's tallest buildings and other wonders. On Wednesday, they held what is being called the first-ever jet suit race. The skyscrapers of Dubai Marina loomed in the background as racers hurtled along the route. They controlled jet engines in their hands and on their backs. According to the pilot, it's just like Iron Man. The Marvel Comics character was made internationally known by actor Robert Downey Jr.
Don Henley summarizes testimony in Eagles lyric card scandal, claims the lyric card was his property
NEW YORK (AP) – Don Henley has told a courtroom why he says draft lyrics for “Hotel California” and other classic Eagles songs should never have been put up for auction. The Eagles co-founder wrapped up his testimony Wednesday in the criminal trial of three collectibles experts charged in a scheme that included about 100 handwritten pages. Prosecutors allege the three spread false stories about the documents' ownership history in order to sell them and ignore Henry's demands. The defendants pleaded not guilty. Lyric cards record the compositions of his 1970s rock hits. Many of the songs were included on the Eagles' hit album “Hotel California.''
Visitors line up to see and smell the fetid blooms of corpse flower in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crowds lined up in San Francisco to see and smell a rare and endangered tropical flower that blooms once every few years and releases a pungent odor. Ta. Corpse flowers began blooming Tuesday afternoon at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Flowers bloom once every 7 to 10 years for 1 to 3 days. While blooming, some give off a strong odor, resembling rotten food or sweaty socks. It was the first bloom of a flower known as a mirage. Corpse flower is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Wendy's said it has no plans to raise prices during the restaurant's busiest hours.
Wendy's says it has no plans to raise prices during the restaurant's busiest hours. The burger chain has clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing, following various media reports that the company is considering testing the price of menu items to vary throughout the day depending on demand. . Wendy's says its digital menu boards “allow us to change our menu offerings from time to time and more easily offer discounts and valuable offers to our customers, especially during slower hours.” “There is.”
King Harald of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, falls ill during vacation and is hospitalized in Malaysia
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AP) – Norway's King Harald V remains hospitalized in Malaysia on the resort island of Langkawi in the country's north after falling ill while on vacation. Malaysian state news agency Bernama reported on Wednesday that the 87-year-old monarch was being treated at Langkawi's Sultana Maliha Hospital. The report cited anonymous sources as saying he was in the hospital's royal suite. Norwegian TV 2, citing the hospital, said the king's condition was stable. The Oslo Royal Palace announced on Tuesday that the king had been hospitalized with an infection, but did not provide further details. Harald had repeatedly fallen ill in recent months.
Stacey Wakefield dies less than five months after her husband, World Series champion Tim Wakefield, died.
Stacey Wakefield, widow of former Boston Red Sox pitcher and two-time World Series champion Tim Wakefield, has died. Her family announced in a statement released through the Red Sox that she died Wednesday at her home in Massachusetts, less than five months after her husband passed away at age 57. Online records show Stacey was 53 years old. Her family mentioned the diagnosis but did not reveal it. cause of death. Curt Schilling, Tim's former Red Sox teammate, said on a podcast that the Wakefields had both been diagnosed with cancer. The news was met with an outpouring of support for the Wakefields and criticism of Schilling.
Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano erupts 13 times in the past day, causing airport delays
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexico's National Disaster Prevention Center says the Popocatepetl volcano, located just 80 miles from the capital, has erupted 13 times in the past day, warning people not to climb the mountain because of debris spewing from the volcano. I'm calling out. crater. Volcanic ash from Popocatepetl disrupted flights from Mexico City's largest airport earlier this week, and also temporarily suspended operations at another airport near the volcano. Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport said at least 22 flights were canceled due to safety concerns after ash was found on some planes during security checks. Other flights were rerouted to other parts of Mexico.
Social media influencer says Dolphins' Tyreek Hill breaks leg during home football practice
A social media influencer has filed a lawsuit against Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill over an incident at his South Florida home last summer. In a lawsuit filed Feb. 23 in Broward County Circuit Court by Sophie Hall's attorney, Sophie Hall alleges that Hill met her at a football practice at his residence while the two were attending football practice. He claims he “forcefully and intentionally” pushed her away. Hall is seeking up to $75,000 in damages. It is unclear whether she reported the incident to authorities. Her attorney is suing Hill for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
Pig thrown like a soccer ball at Louisiana State Capitol gets adopted and pardoned
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – A piglet rescued after being thrown like a soccer ball near a Mardi Gras event in New Orleans was officially adopted Wednesday during a ceremony on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol. I was adopted. The little pink creature, named Earl 'Piglet' Long, was adopted by a state legislator and will live on a farm in the Capitol area. Beads, stuffed animals, and hand-decorated souvenirs are often seen being thrown during Carnival season in Louisiana, but pigs aren't among them.
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