Singapore's Prime Minister defends exclusive contract with Taylor Swift that infuriates some neighboring countries
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong defended the exclusive deal the city-state had with Taylor Swift, saying the pop star is taking her current Elas tour to other parts of Southeast Asia. I was forbidden to go. Swift is performing six concerts in Singapore from March 2nd to 9th under her exclusive contract, but some neighboring countries in Southeast Asia have expressed interest in the tourist boom her concerts have brought to other countries. There are voices of dissatisfaction that people are being robbed of their services. Mr Lee said on Tuesday that Mr Swift would be provided with “certain incentives” from a government fund set up to rebuild the tourism industry after the disruption caused by Covid-19 to make Singapore the only destination in Southeast Asia. I admitted that.
Denver Broncos notify quarterback Russell Wilson that he will be released at the start of the new league year
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos said Monday they intend to release Russell Wilson next week, just 18 months after signing the quarterback to a five-year, $242 million contract extension. Ta. Wilson went 11-19 with Denver. He was terrible his first season under Nathaniel Hackett, but bounced back last season under Sean Payton. However, Payton benched Wilson for the final two games of the season. Wilson is 35 years old and will enter his 13th NFL season in 2024.
Paris Olympics unveils Art Deco poster inspired by Paris' colorful past
PARIS (AP) – The Paris Olympics poster is an Art Deco style inspired by Paris' colorful past, filled with bright colors and striking landmarks. The poster was unveiled at the Musée d'Orsay. Paris 2024 design director Joachim Roncin said he wanted it to be “very happy because we're going to a big party” and “hope people will take inspiration from these posters.” he added. There are many eye-catching photos, the most striking of which is the Eiffel running through the Stade de France, as if forming a giant cake that combines Paris's most famous landmark with the National Stadium. It's a tower. Next up is the Paralympics.
Ammunition supplier says he did not provide live ammunition in connection with Alec Baldwin shooting death of cinematographer
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A movie ammunition supplier is supplying only inert, dummy bullets without gunpowder to the Western movie “The Last,” in which actor Alex Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer during rehearsals in 2021. He testified at trial that he had provided it. Albuquerque-based film firearms and ammunition supplier Seth Kenney said Monday that he also had live ammunition from other video productions in his Albuquerque storage office, which he kept in a box in his bathroom. He said he was doing so. The manslaughter trial against film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reid hinges on whether she unwittingly brought live ammunition to her set. She maintained her innocence. Baldwin is fighting a charge of manslaughter and has a July trial date.
The Girl Scouts were told to cancel a fundraiser to make bracelets for children in Gaza.now they can't catch up
A Missouri Girl Scout troop that was manufacturing bracelets to raise money for children in Gaza was ordered to stop by local scout leaders and threatened with legal action. The Girl Scouts of the United States said the Eastern Missouri chapter was only following its fundraising rules, but was “disappointed and dismayed by the behavior” of its interactions with the St. Louis troop. The remarks sparked anger and ridicule from supporters of the girls and those trapped in the Palestinian territories due to the recent humanitarian crisis. The leader of the 149th unit says he is quitting reconnaissance. Meanwhile, bracelet sales raised more than $10,000.
New Jersey Devils fire coach Lindy Ruff, name Travis Green as interim replacement
The New Jersey Devils have fired coach Lindy Ruff and named assistant Travis Green his interim replacement for the remainder of the season. With just over 20 games remaining, general manager Tom Fitzgerald did something surprising. The Devils lost five of seven games, further falling back from playoff contention. Ruff is in his fourth season with the club. The Devils reached the second round of the playoffs last year. Green was in his first year with the team as an associate coach on Ruff's staff. He spent parts of five seasons as the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks.
Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce receive bobblehead giveaways at Cavs game
CLEVELAND (AP) — Taylor Swift's boyfriend took the challenge to another level. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who began dating the pop music superstar during this past season, will be honored with a bobblehead giveaway Tuesday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Boston Celtics. You will be given the following. This collectible is a smaller version of Kelce and his older brother Jason, who recently retired from the Philadelphia Eagles. The brothers are from Cleveland and have long supported the local Cavs, who also pay homage to the local football star. The miniature Kelces is wearing a blue Cavs jersey. Travis wears the familiar number 87 and Jason wears number 62.
No one will be joining LeBron James' 40,000-point club for a while. Probably never.The reason is as follows
never say never. Someday someone could join LeBron James in the NBA's 40,000 point club. Just a small chance. James surpassed the 40,000 point mark on Saturday night. This breakthrough shot, and every other shot he would make for the rest of his career, extended the NBA scoring record that was claimed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last season.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark breaks Pete Maravich's NCAA Division I scoring record
Iowa State's Caitlin Clark becomes NCAA Division I's all-time leading scorer, making two free throws after a technical foul was called in the No. 6 Hawkeyes' 93-83 win, surpassing the late Pete Maravich's 54 broke the age record. It surpassed No. 2 Ohio State. Clark finished with 35 points. She entered the game needing 18 points to surpass the 3,667 point total Maravich accumulated in just 83 games over three seasons at LSU. Maravich's record fell four days after Clark scored 33 points against Minnesota, breaking Lynette Woodard's college women's major record.
Four new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a six-month stay
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station who will oversee the arrival of two new rocket ships during the mission. The American and Russian crew is scheduled to arrive at the station on Tuesday after launching from Florida on Sunday night. They will replace crews from the United States, Denmark, Japan and Russia. A long-delayed Starliner capsule carrying Boeing's test pilots and a new private mini-shuttle with cargo are scheduled to arrive during the new crew's six-month stay. NASA's Janet Epps was originally assigned to fly on Boeing's Starliner. NASA finally switched her to SpaceX.
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