Nine people have been charged in the largest gold theft in Canadian history, according to Canadian police.
TORONTO (AP) – Canadian police say nine people have been charged in connection with the largest gold theft in Canadian history from Toronto's Pearson International Airport a year ago. Authorities said 6,600 gold bars worth more than C$20 million ($14.5 million) were stolen, and the gold was melted down and used to buy illegal firearms. Police announced Wednesday that those charged include an Air Canada warehouse employee, a former Air Canada manager and a jewelry store owner.
Ford recalls more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to risk of loss of drive power
NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that could lead to loss of driving power. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the body and powertrain control modules in these cars may not be able to detect changes in battery charge. If undetected, a low battery charge can result in unexpected loss of drive power, such as sudden stalling or inability to restart, or use of other electrical functions such as hazard lights . Approximately 403,000 Mavericks from 2021 to 2024 models and more than 53,000 Mavericks from 2022 to 2023 models are subject to the recall. To resolve this issue, dealers will recondition the affected vehicle's body and powertrain control module free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on May 13th.
Copenhagen fights last part of fire that destroyed 400-year-old landmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Danish firefighters put out the last part of a fire that gutted Copenhagen's 400-year-old stock exchange building as building owners look to rebuild the iconic landmark. Engaging in activities. Tuesday's fire, which destroyed half the building and toppled the Dragontail spire, is believed to have started on the roof, which was undergoing renovations, but the cause is still unknown and police are still trying to access the burned parts of the building. No investigation has been conducted. Brian Mikkelsen, president of the Danish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which owns the building and has headquarters in the former stock exchange, says it will be rebuilt “no matter what” and the board supports the idea. said.
Hugh Grant says it cost 'huge sums' to settle lawsuit alleging illegal voyeurism brought against him by The Sun tabloid
LONDON (AP) – Hugh Grant has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing the publisher of the Sun tabloid of illegally tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home. He said he received a “huge sum of money”. The actor said Wednesday that he did so reluctantly to avoid potentially expensive legal fees even if he were to win in court. The amount of the settlement was not disclosed. News Group Newspapers said it settled without admitting liability because it was in the economic interests of both parties not to proceed to costly litigation.
Netflix movie about Seinfeld's Poptarts to be featured at IndyCar race in Long Beach
Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix comedy takes center stage at this weekend's IndyCar race in Long Beach, where newcomer Linus Lundqvist is painted to look like a Pop-Tart in honor of the movie “Unfrosted.” I'm planning to drive a car. Chip Ganassi Racing's No. 8 will be painted in a pristine Pop-Tart texture, along with images of Seinfeld and some of the film's cast members. The partnership is in conjunction with Ganassi's sponsor, the American Legion, and is promoting the film's May 3 release date. This film marks Seinfeld's directorial debut.
Stephen Curry tells The Associated Press why 2024 is the perfect time for his Olympic debut
Golden State guard Stephen Curry knew his chances of competing in his first Olympics were running out, so he and his wife, Ayesha, planned for months how they would make the Paris Games for their family. I started doing it. In other words, their growing family. Ayesha Curry revealed in March that she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child, and she is due to give birth in June. That's not entirely a coincidence. The couple thought ahead, hoping to keep the July and August Olympics open. Just in case. And USA Basketball officially announced Wednesday that Curry is on the roster selected for the Paris Games.
Kate Hudson had a lifetime to make records.The result is “Glorious,'' released in May.
NEW YORK (AP) – On May 17, lifelong music fan Kate Hudson will release her debut album, “Glorious.'' This is an ambitious record that Hudson wrote with her close collaborators Linda Perry, Johan Karlsson, and her fiancé Danny Fujikawa. Enjoy a variety of styles including folk, rock, synthesizer, soulful ballads and big pop songs. She told The Associated Press that her influence was shifting and she didn't want it to become fixed. Hudson has been writing songs since she was a teenager, but the coronavirus pandemic caused her to have big questions and ultimately her desire to make an album professionally. She wrote her 26 songs, of which 12 remained on the final track list.
Southern California City Council gives key approval to Disneyland expansion plan
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Disney has received key approval to expand its theme park operations in California with the aim of building a new immersive land for visitors. The company's proposal to transform its 490-acre campus in densely populated Southern California was presented to the Anaheim City Council on Tuesday. The council unanimously approved the project, and final approval will require a second council vote in May. Although the proposed expansion would not increase Disney's physical footprint, it would help Disney develop new attractions by moving rides and entertainment to new locations. This is the first time Disney has required major changes to its California theme parks since the 1990s.
O.J. Simpson was relaxing on the couch drinking beer before Easter, his lawyer said. two weeks later he died
LAS VEGAS (AP) – O.J. Simpson's longtime Las Vegas lawyer says the end came soon. His lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne, told The Associated Press that the former sports star and celebrity criminal defendant died on April 10 while relaxing on a couch drinking beer just before Easter. Simpson's family said the cause of his death was prostate cancer. LaVergne said Tuesday that the former football hero and celebrity murderer will be cremated and his family has no plans for a public memorial. He acknowledged that Mr. Simpson died without paying the majority of the $33.5 million judgment he won in a 1997 civil liability case to the families of his murdered ex-wife and her friend.
Caitlin Clark fever is spreading. Indiana is all in on the excitement, too.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — She cemented her status as a college basketball legend. Now, Caitlin Clark will be heading to the WNBA after being drafted by the Indiana Fever on Monday night. Basketball-loving fans in the state are looking forward to her debut. Thousands of people gathered inside the team's arena on Monday night and flocked to the team store on Tuesday to buy gear for next season. With ticket prices and sales already soaring, Clark's arrival is expected to usher in a new era of professional sports and business in downtown Indianapolis. The team's first home game of the regular season is May 16 against the New York Liberty.
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