Old West firearms expert says gun did not malfunction in Alec Baldwin shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Court testimony from an independent gun expert says Alec Alec, who shot and killed a cinematographer during rehearsals on the set of a 2021 Western movie, said the gun went off without pulling the trigger. 'Rust' casts new doubt on Baldwin's explanation. Tuesday's demonstration by weapons experts supports evidence that guns won't fire unless you pull the trigger. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter at a trial scheduled for July in the death of cinematographer Halina Hutchins. “The Last” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed is currently on trial for her possible role in the death, and she has pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and tampering with evidence.
Burger chain Wendy's is considering testing surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year
Wendy's is considering testing a strategy that's already well-established among ride-hailing companies and ticket sellers, varying the prices of menu items throughout the day based on demand. In a conference call earlier this month, Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner said the Dublin, Ohio-based burger chain would begin testing dynamic pricing, known as surge pricing, as early as next year. Ta. Wendy's also plans to invest about $20 million to install digital menu boards in all of its U.S. restaurants by the end of next year.
A man pleads guilty to 'killing' eagles and other birds for their tribe's prized feathers.
A Washington man accused of aiding and abetting the killing of more than 3,000 birds, including eagles, on a Montana Indian reservation and illegally selling their carcasses and feathers intends to plead guilty to federal criminal charges. . Eagle and other bird feathers are highly valued among many Native American tribes for use during sacred ceremonies and powwows. Prosecutors allege that Travis John Brunson and his colleagues killed about 3,600 birds during a year-long “murder spree” on the Flathead Indian Reservation and elsewhere. A second suspect in the case remains at large after a warrant was issued for his arrest for failure to appear in court in early January.
Toyota recalls 381,000 Tacoma pickup trucks due to parts falling off rear axle, increasing crash risk
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the United States because parts can separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of crashes. The recall applies to certain 2022 and 2023 model year trucks. Toyota said in a statement Tuesday that weld debris left on the end of the axle could cause some nuts to loosen over time and eventually fall off. Parts may separate, which may affect stability and braking performance. Toyota did not say whether there was a collision or any injuries. The dealer will inspect the rear axle and tighten the fixing nuts at no charge to the owner. Damaged components will be repaired or replaced. We will notify customers by email in late April if they wish to do so.
Macy's closes 150 stores with the same name due to declining sales, shifts focus to luxury goods with new Bloomingdale's store
NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's will close 150 unproductive namesake stores over the next three years, 50 of which will close by the end of the year. The company made the announcement Tuesday after posting a loss in the fourth quarter and declining sales. As part of the strategy, Macy's is looking to upgrade its remaining 350 stores, adding more sales staff to try-on areas and shoe departments, as well as more visual displays such as mannequins. At the same time, the company signaled a shift towards luxury products, and overall sales were strong. The company plans to open 15 upscale Bloomingdale's stores and 30 upscale Bluemercury cosmetics stores.
Don Henley talks in court about the making of Eagles' mega-hit 'Hotel California'
NEW YORK (AP) — Don Henley examined a handwritten draft of the lyrics to an Eagles hit song in his trial over a decade-long effort to recover Page. The Eagles co-founder returned to the stand Tuesday after a full day of testimony Monday. Three collectibles industry experts are on trial in a criminal case involving about 100 legal pads used in the development of the Eagles' 1976 album “Hotel California.” They are accused of conspiring to sell the page and concealing that ownership of the page was disputed, even though Henry claimed they had no right to do so. The men maintain their innocence.
Britain's Prince William cancels memorial service for his godfather, citing 'personal issues'
LONDON (AP) – Kensington Palace announced that Britain's Prince William has declined to attend the memorial service for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece, due to personal circumstances. The palace did not provide further details, but said his wife, the Princess of Wales, remained well as she recovered from abdominal surgery. Prince William reportedly called the Greek royal family, who were attending a memorial service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, to inform them that he would not be able to attend.
Jacob Rothschild, an investor from his family's banking dynasty, dies at age 87
LONDON (AP) – Jacob Rothschild, the financier and philanthropist of the Rothschild banking dynasty, has died at the age of 87. His family announced his death in a statement Monday without providing further details. Mr. Rothschild began his career at NM Rothschild & Sons in 1963, before branching out from his family's bank to start businesses and charities. Until 2019, he was chairman of Rothschild Investment Trust (now RIT Capital Partners). His family said he was an ardent supporter of Jewish philanthropy and an avid environmental activist. He was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery in London and Chairman of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Japan recorded its lowest number of babies ever recorded last year.The number of marriages has also plummeted.
TOKYO (AP) — The number of babies born in Japan in 2023 will decline for the eighth consecutive year, the lowest since Japan began keeping birth statistics in 1899. The number of babies born last year was 631,758, a decrease of 5.1% from the previous year. The number of marriages also decreased last year, falling below 500,000 for the first time in 90 years. This is one of the main reasons for the decline in births, as children born out of wedlock are rare in Japan. While the government plans to increase support and subsidies for families with children, experts are focusing on those who are already married and those who are planning to have children, both of which are I have doubts about its effectiveness because it doesn't adequately address people who don't plan on it.
Trial witness talks about shooting death of cinematographer Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A witness has described the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halina Hutchins by actor Alec Baldwin during rehearsals for a film in New Mexico in 2021. Cameraman Ross Adeigo spoke at Monday's hearing about his frustrations on set, with guns misfired, crew strikes and a “ridiculous” work pace. Hannah Gutierrez Reed was the armorer for the upcoming Western movie “Rust.” She is facing charges including manslaughter in court this week. Baldwin's trial on manslaughter charges is scheduled for July. He pleaded not guilty.
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