Man admits stealing ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers from museum in 2005, but details remain a mystery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man accused of stealing the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” may not be sent to prison because of his failing health. Pleaded guilty to trading. Terry John Martin, 76, appeared in federal court in Duluth, Minnesota, on Friday, pulling back a little bit of the curtain on a mystery that dates back 18 years. The shoes were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in the late actor’s hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and recovered by the FBI in 2018. Martin admitted stealing the slippers, but he would not say how he got rid of them. , their whereabouts remained a mystery for the next few years.
Hornets’ Miles Bridge appears in court on arrest warrant based on protective order
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has turned himself in after a warrant was issued for allegedly violating a protective order stemming from a domestic violence incident last year. Bridges turned himself in Friday morning in Lincoln County, a suburb of Charlotte. He was accompanied by a lawyer. Mr. Bridges appeared before a District Court judge and was released on $1,000 bail. The warrant was originally issued on January 2nd, but had not been served by then. A message left with Bridges’ attorney was not immediately returned. Court documents released Friday say Bridges “unlawfully and willfully intentionally violated a valid confidentiality order” and “continually communicated with the victim through social media and communication devices.” .
No more DVDs? Best Buy plans to phase out physical movie sales in the coming months
NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy is saying goodbye to watching movies on physical discs. The electronics retailer plans to phase out sales of DVDs and Blu-rays by early 2024, with physical movies expected to be sold in-store and online during the holidays, as they are now. is. Video games are not affected. Best Buy said in a statement confirming the news to The Associated Press that the way consumers watch movies and TV today is vastly different than it was decades ago. Best Buy isn’t the only company to retreat from physical movies in recent months. Last month, for example, Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service officially ended as the company’s iconic red and white envelope made its final journey.
Q&A: SAG-AFTRA Chairman Fran Drescher reacts to Hollywood studios canceling negotiations
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Fran Drescher said Thursday that she is perplexed and disappointed that Hollywood studios abruptly ended negotiations this week with the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. The president of the actors’ union told The Associated Press that he does not understand why negotiations broke down, but that these negotiating tactics do not weaken the union’s resolve. The studio announced Wednesday that it had suspended contract negotiations, saying the rift between the two sides was too great to be worth continuing, even though the offer was as good as the one that recently ended the writers’ strike. did.
Ford recalls more than 238,000 Explorers to replace potentially damaged axle bolts after U.S. investigation begins
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a bolt on the rear axle could break, causing loss of drive or causing the SUV to roll over while parked. ing. The recall comes after U.S. safety regulators began investigating the issue following two complaints of failed repairs in the previous two recalls, one this year and one in 2022. Some Explorer models from 2020 to 2022 are affected. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a document posted on its website Friday that a horizontal mounting bolt on the rear axle could break off, dislodging the driveshaft and increasing the risk of a crash. The dealer will replace the bushing and rear axle bolt. Owners will be notified starting November 6th.
Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs take on the Broncos
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos. Her return came a day after Swift walked the red carpet in Los Angeles for the concert film’s premiere at The Globe. Swift and Kelce have been developing a relationship in recent weeks after the All-Pro tight end invited her to a game when he couldn’t meet her during a tour of Elas. Thursday night’s game was Swift’s third appearance in the last four weeks.
Microsoft signs agreement to acquire ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision Blizzard, citing antitrust violations
Microsoft has completed its $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard, completing one of the most expensive technology acquisitions in history with the potential to impact the entire video game industry. The transaction completion notification came seven hours after Microsoft received final approval from the UK competition watchdog. The agency reversed an earlier decision to block the $69 billion gaming deal, removing the final hurdle to the deal. The deal took nearly two years to close, reflecting concerns from rivals and government regulators that Microsoft would use its growing collection of games to reduce competition.
Powerball jackpot of $1.765 billion goes to players who buy tickets in California mountain towns
FRASER PARK, Calif. (AP) — A liquor store in a small California mountain town is buzzing with excitement after news that a winning ticket for the $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot was sold there. . Wednesday night’s drawing ended for a long time without a winner of the top prize. That drew news media to Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park, a community of 2,600 residents about 80 miles north of Los Angeles. Store co-owner Nidal Khalil says this is the most exciting news in Frasier Park history. The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were 22, 24, 40, 52, 64, and Powerball 10. It was his 35th consecutive drawing without a big winner until someone won the Giant Prize.
Rudolph Isley, founding member of the Isley Brothers and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, dies at age 84
Founding member of the Isley Brothers, known for raw rhythm and blues classics such as “Shout” and “Twist and Shout,” as well as funky hits such as “That Lady” and “It’s Your Thing.” Rudolph Isley, who contributed to the performance of Local native Rudolph Eisley started singing in church with brothers Ronald and O’Kelly, and was still a teenager when he broke out in the late 1950s with Shout, a secularized gospel rave, and later sang in the toga of Animal. – Gained immortal fame in the party scene. House. ” Rudolph Eisley left the group in 1989 and became a Christian pastor.
Hornets’ Miles Bridges faces more domestic allegations, casting uncertainty over his future on and off the court
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hornets forward Miles Bridges’ recent legal issues cast a cloud over his future on and off the basketball court. A criminal summons against Bridges issued Wednesday charges him with violating a protective order stemming from a domestic violence incident that derailed his career last year. The summons also includes misdemeanor charges such as child abuse and injury to personal property. Additionally, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office told The Associated Press that a warrant was issued against Bridges in January for violation of a protection order, but it has not yet been executed. A message left with Bridges’ attorney was not immediately returned.
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