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.
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.
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. ”
Prosecutors investigating Venice bus crash are questioning survivors and examining guardrails.
MILAN (AP) – Italian prosecutors say experts have confirmed that a shuttle bus that fell nearly 10 meters earlier this week collapsed when an elevated guardrail collapsed, killing 20 foreign tourists and the driver. He announced that he had ordered an inspection. Prosecutor Bruno Cherchi told reporters on Thursday that the guardrail is one of the pieces of evidence being examined, along with witness statements and video taken both from the scene and from inside the bus and from the vehicle’s data recording device. Told. Possible causes of the collision include the driver becoming suddenly ill or driving in a dangerous manner. Authorities also plan to perform an autopsy on the driver and examine his cell phone.
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.
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.
The Temptations and Four Tops join CEOs to share what’s happening with Motown Museum’s expansion plans
DETROIT (AP) — The CEO of the Motown Museum says full construction of the final phase of its Detroit facility expansion will begin in spring 2024. Robin Terry provided the update during a private donor event honoring Motown legends The Temptations and The Temptations. Four Tops. Fundraising for the expansion has reached $59 million, she said. This is close to the goal of $65 million. The city’s historic district, where Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. built his music empire 60 years before him, has been renovated in recent years, including the addition of an educational programming hub and an outdoor plaza.
First leopard cub born in captivity in Peru climbs a tree to greet visitors at Lima Zoo
LIMA, Peru (AP) – Peru’s first leopard cub born in captivity climbs a tree to greet visitors as it makes its debut at a local zoo. Male and female, just over 3 months old, with large, gray, shiny eyes. The siblings don’t have names yet. The zoo plans to hold a contest for the public to decide what to call the animal. The cubs had been fed milk until recently, when they ate meat for the first time. The 3-year-old was brought to Peru by his parents from the municipal zoo in Leon, Mexico, in 2021. These four are the only leopards known to live in Peru. Leopards are classified as endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List.
Suspect charged in the shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur makes his first court appearance in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The man charged with murder in the shooting death of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas 27 years ago has appeared in court for the first time. Duane “Kev D” Davis faced a Nevada judge Wednesday following his indictment last week. Police and prosecutors allege that Davis planned the drive-by murder of the hip-hop icon in September 1996 and provided his nephew with a gun to do so. Davis has publicly explained his role in his murder for several years. Court records list Eddie Fahr as his attorney. Davis denied an interview at the jail, where he is being held without bail.
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