Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to an 89-68 win over Colorado and a rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 15 assists and top-seeded Iowa State defeated fifth-seeded Colorado 89-68 in the women's NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes advanced to the Albany 2 regional final, a rematch with LSU from last year's national title game. The Tigers, who defeated the Hawkeyes in last year's championship game, defeated UCLA in the regional semifinals on Saturday. Clark got the Hawkeyes going early, driving to the basket for easy layups and throwing great passes. Aaronette Vonleh scored 13 points and Freda Forman added 12 points for the Buffaloes, who held a double-digit lead throughout the second half.
'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Generation V' star Chance Perdomo dies at 27 in motorcycle accident
Actor Chance Perdomo died at the age of 27 in a motorcycle accident. He rose to fame as the star of “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V.” No other people were involved in the accident, a spokesperson said in a statement. Details about the crash, including when and where it occurred, were not immediately released. Perdomo recently played Andre Anderson in the first season of Generation V, the college-centered spinoff of Amazon Prime's hit series The Boys. One of Perdomo's most famous roles was as Ambrose Spellman, the main character in Chilling. The Adventures of Sabrina. ”
Associated Press photographer captures lively photos during Holi festival, focusing on details
GUWAHATI, India (AP) – Anupam Nath has been covering Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in Guwahati, northeastern India, for 20 years. During that time, he mastered the management of large, vibrant celebrations and learned to focus on the details. In this photo you can also see the colored powders used by those who fuss over bee swarms.
Children race to collect marshmallows that fell from a helicopter at a Detroit-area park.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — It's raining marshmallows in the Detroit suburbs. Helicopters dropped thousands of gooey, sweet treats into a Southfield park Friday during the annual Great Marshmallow Drop. Hundreds of children waved and cheered as the helicopter passed by on its way to the drop zone. Once there, passengers dumped treats from bags onto the grass below, and children ran to snatch them. But authorities stressed that the fluffy sweets are not meant to be eaten. Children exchanged the marshmallows they collected for prize bags containing candy, coloring books, and a day pass to a water park.
Harvard University says it has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th century book
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) – Harvard University says it has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th-century book about the afterlife that had been in the school's collection since the 1930s. The announcement comes after a review found ethical concerns about the book's origins and history. The book “Des Destinées de L'âme'', which means “The Destiny of the Soul,'' was written in the early 1880s. According to Harvard University, the printed text was given to Ludovic Bouland, a doctor who “bound the book with skin taken without her consent from the corpse of a female patient who died at the hospital where he worked.” The library is investigating Bouland and his patients and is also working with French authorities to determine a “final and respectful disposition.”
California governor to deploy 500 surveillance cameras in Oakland to fight crime
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says hundreds of high-tech surveillance cameras will be installed in the city of Oakland and surrounding highways to fight crime. The Democratic Party announced in a statement Friday that it will deploy 480 cameras on city streets and surrounding state highways to identify and track suspicious vehicles in real time. Opponents say the technology will invade privacy and lead to further police abuses against already marginalized communities. Security throughout the state remains a concern, especially theft at retail stores, forcing even liberal leaders in Democratic cities to beef up police enforcement. In-N-Out Burger has closed its only restaurant in Oakland due to car break-ins and robberies.
'Ozen Pig' remains the mascot of the Minnesota baseball team despite the uproar that the name is a form of fat shaming
For a Minnesota minor league baseball team known for its history of eccentric promotions, the idea of naming its longtime pig mascot after the weight-loss drug Ozempic made perfect sense. St. Paul's Saints quickly realized that not everyone was amused by the pig's name Ozempig. Shortly after the team announced the name this week ahead of Friday's season opener, criticism began pouring in on social media from people who were bothered by the name, saying it was disrespectful to overweight people. Team officials say they understand why the name upset some people, but they know they had good intentions in choosing the name and have continued to use it despite criticism. He said he plans to continue.
New York City plans to install gun scanners in subways to curb underground violence
NEW YORK (AP) – New York City officials have announced a pilot program to introduce handheld gun scanners to the subway system. Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that the scanners will be installed at certain stations after a legally mandated 90-day waiting period. Adams said authorities will seek to identify companies with expertise in weapons detection technology. Legal Aid lawyer Jerome Greco said gun detection systems could cause false alarms and cause panic. Adams said the city will conduct its own analysis of the scanner's accuracy. The scanner's announcement comes days after a fatal collision at an East Harlem subway station once again brought subway safety issues to the forefront.
5 people dead, more than 100 hospitalized due to Japanese health supplement recall
TOKYO (AP) — Five people have died and more than 100 have been hospitalized in the week since a recall of Japanese health supplement products began. Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceutical was criticized for not disclosing the problem promptly even though it was aware of the problem internally in January. The first announcement was on March 22nd. Some people developed kidney damage after taking supplements such as Red Yeast Choleste Help, which is aimed at lowering cholesterol. The supplement contains a type of red mold called Benikoji. The exact cause is still under investigation, but dozens of products containing red yeast rice have been recalled, including miso, crackers and vinegar dressings.
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' reinforces her dedication to Black rebirth and country music
LOS ANGELES (AP) – First, Beyoncé made a statement without saying a word by showing up at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy attire. And during the Super Bowl, she performed two hybrid country songs: “Texas Hold'em” and “16 Carriage.” All of this previewed her latest album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,'' which will be released on Friday. Country As a black woman reclaiming her music, she takes a stand against the genre's stereotypical association with whiteness. However, the genre's roots lie in black tradition and culture, and Beyoncé's albums pay homage to her pioneers and influences, such as Linda Martel.
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