Biden’s dog Commander is not at the White House after biting incident
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s dog Commander is “currently not on the White House campus” following a series of biting incidents by White House staffers and U.S. Secret Service agents. said Elizabeth Alexander, communications director for first lady Jill Biden. Alexander said President Biden and his wife “continue to appreciate the patience and support of the U.S. Secret Service and all involved as we continue to work on solutions.” Alexander declined to say where the dog was sent. The 2-year-old German shepherd was last seen on the upper balcony of the White House on Saturday.
Indianapolis Police Capture Sassy Monkey That Runs Away
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Momo the Monkey’s taste of freedom is over. The primate led to an hour-long search on Indianapolis’ east side after it escaped from its owner’s property Wednesday night. But Lt. William Carter of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said the monkey was eventually captured without incident Thursday morning. He said Momo the Patas monkey was captured by the monkey’s owner’s brother after police tracked the primate to the bathroom of a house under construction. The monkey was taken into custody by Indianapolis Animal Care and turned over to Indianapolis Zoo staff. It is unclear whether Momo’s owner will take her back. The monkey’s owner has been cited for escaping the monkey for the second time since July.
‘Green’ burial at Colorado funeral home under investigation after improperly stored body discovered
PENROSE, Colo. (AP) – Authorities say they are investigating improper storage of remains found at a Colorado funeral home that practices “green” burials without embalming agents or metal caskets. did. The investigation is centered on Return to Nature Funeral Home in suburban Colorado Springs. The local sheriff’s office announced Thursday that it is working with state and federal authorities on the investigation. Families who used the funeral home have been asked to contact the sheriff’s office, and officials said they would release more details at a news conference Friday. A woman who lives near the funeral home said Thursday that she had noticed a smell of decomposition in the area in recent weeks.
X removes article headlines in latest platform update, widening rift with news media
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — X, formerly known as Twitter, has stopped displaying headlines for articles shared on its platform. Currently, X only displays the article’s lead image and a link to the story. The planned changes were first reported in Fortune magazine in August, with owner Elon Musk tweeting that the changes were made “directly” from him and that the posts’ “aesthetics will be greatly improved.” He admitted that he was thinking, Linked articles appear as images and include text in the left corner indicating the domain of the link. If you want to access the full article, you need to click on the image.
AT&T and Gallaudet University launch football helmet for the hearing impaired
WASHINGTON (AP) — AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for hearing-impaired quarterbacks. This innovation allows coaches to call plays on a tablet from the sideline, which are visually displayed on a small display screen inside the quarterback’s helmet. Gallaudet, a Division III team, received permission from the NCAA to use helmets in Saturday’s home game against Hilbert.
FedEx plane without landing gear skids off runway but lands safely at Tennessee airport
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say a FedEx plane failed to lower its landing gear and skidded off the runway during an emergency landing at a Tennessee airport, but no one was injured. The Chattanooga Fire Department said in a tweet that public safety officials were rushed to the Chattanooga Regional Airport late Wednesday after receiving reports that the plane suffered a landing gear failure. The agency said the plane, which was carrying three crew members, came to rest in a safe area outside the runway. A FedEx spokesperson told news outlets that the problem occurred shortly after takeoff on the flight from Chattanooga to Memphis. The National Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating.
Too many Taylors?Travis Kelce says NFL TV coverage of Swift during games is ‘too much’
Travis Kelce agrees with the idea that NFL TV coverage is “excessive” after Taylor Swift has been shown attending Kansas City Chiefs games multiple times over the past two weeks. Swift was in his suite at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night for the Chiefs’ prime-time win over the New York Jets. Jason Kelce told his brother on the New Heights podcast that cameras showed live shots of Sweet 17 times during the game. Ian Trombetta, the NFL’s senior vice president of social, influencer and content marketing, said in an interview with The Associated Press, “There’s always chatter around different celebrities attending different games and things like that, but this is a standalone event. I did,” he said. ”
Battery technology in Venice bus involved in accident made catastrophic fire less likely, experts say
MILAN (AP) – Italy’s transport minister is questioning the widespread use of electric vehicle technology after a fiery accident involving an all-electric shuttle bus that killed 21 people in mainland Venice. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said the accident should be “a cause for reflection”. But experts say the battery chemistry used by Chinese bus manufacturers makes catastrophic fires less likely. Chief prosecutor Bruno Cherchi said Thursday there was no evidence the fire started before the crash. China’s bus maker Yutong Group uses lithium iron phosphate batteries in almost all its models, but experts say the batteries are commonly replaced by other chemical batteries such as nickel-cobalt-manganese. In comparison, it is said that it is less likely to cause abnormally high temperatures and rapidly spreading fires. It is used in many electric passenger cars.
Portrait of Charles III appears on Australian coins this year
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) – More than a year after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III’s portrait will soon appear on Australia’s coins. Officials announced Thursday that a gold Australian dollar coin will be the first to be struck bearing the portrait of the new British monarch, who is also Australia’s head of state. About 10 million dollar coins are expected to be in circulation by Christmas. Andrew Lee, assistant secretary of the Treasury, said the government had no intention of rushing the coin transition following the Queen’s death last September. The remaining denominations are expected to be rolled out without the king’s left profile and crown during 2024.
Powerball jackpot up to $1.4 billion after winning big without anyone guessing all the numbers
PINEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.4 billion after no player matched all six numbers to win the prize. The winning numbers announced Wednesday night are 9, 35, 54, 63, 64, and Powerball 1. Players will then try to win the Powerball jackpot on Saturday night. No matter how big the prize becomes, the odds remain the same. What makes the jackpot so difficult to win is the odds of 1 in 292.2 million. The $1.4 billion jackpot will be awarded to the only winner who will receive an annuity paid annually over 30 years. Winners who choose the cash option will receive an estimated $643.7 million.
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