Who won at the box office this weekend? The Reynolds-Lively family
NEW YORK (AP) — In the box-office showdown between Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, both husband and wife triumphed. Reynolds' Marvel Studios hit “The Wolverine & Deadpool” held the top spot in North American theaters for a third straight week with $54.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Globally, it's now surpassed $1 billion. But it was Lively's romantic drama “It Ends With Us,” which beat expectations with a $50 million debut. The pair were a kind of family “Babenheimer,” where two very different movies succeeded, thanks in part to competing programming. Except this time, the polar opposites star one of Hollywood's most famous couples.
Large desert tortoise rescued after escape from ostrich farm three miles off Arizona highway
PICACHO, Ariz. (AP) — State Department of Public Safety troopers recently helped rescue an escaped giant water turtle that was trying to cross Interstate 10 near Picacho. According to The Arizona Republic, a driver contacted authorities on July 30 to report that the turtle was trying to cross the busy highway. The driver and a State Department of Public Safety trooper were able to get the turtle off the road unharmed and return it to its habitat at an ostrich farm three miles away.
Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
PARIS (AP) — The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics will feature a host of stars, including Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The all-star lineup will take the stage as part of the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The musicians are all from California, including HER, who will sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France. Los Angeles has hosted the Olympic Games three times, in 1984 and 1932. This will be the city's first time hosting the Paralympics.
Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and others honored as Disney Legends at ceremony
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney will bestow the title of “Legend” to 14 artists who have shaped the company, including Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett and Miley Cyrus. Sunday's honorees include composers John Williams, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kelly Ripa, among others who have had a “profound impact” on Disney's legacy, according to the company. The 14 new Disney Legends will be inducted into Disney's version of the Hall of Fame during a ceremony Sunday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., as part of the D23 convention. Ryan Seacrest will be the host. Directors James Cameron and James L. Brooks will also be honored.
World Boxing Association announces major membership increase after Paris Games to save Olympic boxing
PARIS (AP) — The World Boxing Association is set to expand its membership to more than 50 countries within weeks of the conclusion of the eventful Paris Olympics. World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst told The Associated Press he was leaving Paris more confident that boxing could achieve “the biggest comeback in Olympic history.” World Boxing replaces the Russia-led International Boxing Association, which was kicked out of the Olympics. Boxing is not currently on the program for the 2028 Olympics, and the International Olympic Committee has repeatedly said the sport needs a new governing body.
Canadian breakdancer Phil Wizard wins gold medal at Olympic breaking finals
PARIS (AP) — Canadian breaker Phil Wizard (Philip Kim) won the gold medal Saturday in the inaugural Olympic Men's Breaking Tournament. Popular local breaker Danny Dunn of France won silver, and American breaker Victor took the bronze, beating out Shigekix of Japan. Danny Dunn, who the hosts called a “local hero,” took the stage to rapturous applause after each round, and the crowd chanted “Danny! Danny!” after each power move he landed. Kim dazzled the crowd with his powerful moves set to the music, his quick footwork and his quirky personality.
Three German open water swimmers feel unwell after Olympic competition on the Seine
PARIS (AP) — Three German swimmers fell ill in the women's open water event at the Paris Olympics, but it's unclear if the Seine's long-polluted waters were to blame. A statement released Saturday by the German Olympic Sports Federation did not reveal the athletes' identities. But Leonie Beck took to social media to clarify her condition after placing ninth in the 10-kilometer race. She posted a photo on Instagram of herself giving a thumbs up but looking unwell. “I vomited nine times yesterday and also had diarrhea,” Beck wrote. In a statement, the German committee said three open water swimmers in total were ill, two women and one man.
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.
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.
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