Massive geological feature known as 'Double Arch' and 'Toilet Bowl' collapses in southern Utah
PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — A large rock formation known as the “Double Arch,” “Hole in the Roof” or “Toilet Bowl” has collapsed in southern Utah. The National Park Service said Friday that no injuries were reported. A popular arch in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area collapsed Thursday. Park rangers believe changing water levels in Lake Powell and erosion from waves contributed to the collapse. The arch is made of 190-million-year-old Navajo Sandstone, which dates back to the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic periods. The fine-grained sandstone has withstood erosion from weather, wind and rain.
Travis Scott released from police custody after arrest following altercation at Paris hotel
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors say rapper Travis Scott has been released from police custody, a day after he was arrested at a Paris hotel following an altercation with a security guard. “Due to the minor nature of the incident, the police detention order against Travis Scott has been lifted and all proceedings against him have been concluded,” the Paris prosecutor's office said. The rapper is in Paris for the Olympics. He watched the U.S. come from behind to beat Serbia in the men's basketball semifinals on Thursday night. Scott, whose real name is Jacques Webster, is one of hip-hop's biggest stars. He has more than 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.
Former YouTube CEO and longtime Google executive Susan Wojcicki dies at age 56
Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube and longtime Google executive, has died. Her husband, Dennis Troper, said in a statement posted on social media late Friday that Wojcicki, 56, had been battling non-small cell lung cancer for the past two years and passed away. No other details about the cause of death were released. Wojcicki stepped down as CEO of YouTube in 2023 after nine years running the video-sharing service that transformed entertainment, culture and politics. She also played a key role in the creation of Google, renting her garage in her Menlo Park, California, home to the company's co-founders.
Amanda Knox was not coerced and “freely” accused bar owner of roommate's murder, Italian court says
MILAN (AP) — An Italian appeals court said handwritten notes at the center of Amanda Knox's recent retrial for falsely accusing a Congolese bar owner of killing her British housemate in 2007 contained enough elements to find her guilty again of libel in June. The Florence court revealed its reasons on Friday, and Knox's lawyers have said they plan to appeal. The libel conviction was the only charge that remained against Knox long after she was fully acquitted of murder, and she traveled to Florence in June hoping to erase the final legal stain against her, only to be found guilty again.
FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic reactions
U.S. health officials have approved the first nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, an alternative to injections like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it has approved the spray as an emergency treatment for adults and older children who have life-threatening allergic reactions. The new spray will be sold under the brand name Nephi, one of a series of needle-free devices being developed to treat millions of Americans with severe allergies to foods and other triggers.
Foreign Minister Kishida cancels Asia trip as scientists call for preparations for possible 'huge earthquake'
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida canceled a planned trip to Central Asia to lead the government's response after scientists called on the public to prepare for a possible “mega earthquake” off the coast of southern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first “mega earthquake warning” for a possible future major quake after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kyushu early Thursday. Sixteen people were injured in the quake, but most suffered minor injuries and no major damage. After analyzing the quake, JMA scientists issued the “mega earthquake warning” for areas near a long undersea trench that has produced devastating earthquakes in the past, stoking public anxiety.
Plane carrying Panthers players, coaches and staff gets stuck in mud after landing in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers players, coaches and staff were unharmed when their Delta Airlines plane went off a taxiway and got stuck in mud Friday morning while en route to a gate at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The team safely reached the runway about 2:35 a.m. after a 17-3 preseason loss at New England. But the plane got stuck in mud on the way to the terminal and became stuck, and passengers were carried off the plane up stairs to the terminal. No injuries were reported.
Hall of Fame golfer ChiChi Rodriguez, known for his eccentricities on the green, dies at 88
Hall of Fame golfer Juan “Chichi” Rodriguez died Thursday. His eccentric antics on the green and inspiring life story made him one of the most popular players in golf throughout his long professional career. He was 88 years old. Rodriguez's death was announced by Senator Carmelo Javier Rios of his native Puerto Rico. Rodriguez said he learned to play golf by hitting tin cans with a guava stick, then found work as a caddie. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-57 and joined the PGA Tour in 1960, winning eight times and playing on one Ryder Cup team during his 21-year career.
Maduro attacks X and WhatsApp amid growing pressure to back up claims of victory in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is trying to accomplish something that seems impossible in the South American country: keeping people off WhatsApp and X. Maduro's announcement this week that he was ordering a 10-day block on access to X in Venezuela was the latest in a series of efforts by his administration to stifle information sharing among citizens who question his claim to victory in the July 28 presidential election. It also makes clear that every aspect of Venezuela's government is subject to Maduro's wants and needs, from demanding that his cabinet members retweet in May to ordering the country's communications agency to block access to X on Thursday.
Serbian CrossFit Games swimmer dies during Texas lake swim
DALLAS (AP) — A Serbian CrossFit Games swimmer has died during a swimming competition in a lake in Texas. CrossFit CEO Don Fall said he was “deeply saddened” by the death of one of his swimmers Thursday morning. Fort Worth Fire Department officials said police were called to rescue an athlete in the water who had been missing for some time. Officials identified the athlete as 28-year-old Lazar Dukic. According to Dukic's biography on the CrossFit website, he was the third-ranked CrossFit athlete in Serbia and 88th-ranked in the world.
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