Lawsuit filed in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip as part of online challenge
Jul 12, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a Massachusetts teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely…
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NBA agrees to terms on a record 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says
Jul 11, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deals, a record 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that would assure player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and…
Under pressure from cities, DoorDash steps up efforts to ensure its drivers don't break traffic laws
Jul 10, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) -- DoorDash said Tuesday that it’s stepping up efforts to identify dangerous delivery drivers and remove them from its platform after a flood of complaints from cities. In a letter sent last month to…
United Airlines flight loses wheel after takeoff from Los Angeles and lands safely in Denver
Jul 09, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A United Airlines Boeing jet lost a main landing gear wheel Monday while taking off from Los Angeles and later landed safely in Denver, the airline said. There were no reported injuries on…
‘Despicable Me 4’ debuts with $122.6M as boom times return to the box office
Jul 08, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming. “Despicable Me 4,” the Illumination Animation sequel, led the way over the holiday weekend with $75 million in ticket…
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Jul 05, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life, court papers indicate. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn…
FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
Jul 03, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli…
Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women's gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics
Jul 02, 2024
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them. Simone Biles to move past those wrenching two weeks in Japan three years ago, when the gymnastics superstar prioritized…
ESPN’s Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a 4th time with surgery scheduled for Tuesday
Jul 01, 2024
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time. Vitale announced Friday that a biopsy of a lymph node in…
US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation
Jun 28, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Boeing is being sanctioned by U.S. investigators for sharing information about a federal investigation of a door plug blowout that left a gaping hole in a Boeing 737 Max 9. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday…