A 10-year-old saved his sister as they struggled in a New Jersey river before he died, mayor says
PASSAIC, N.J. (AP) — One child has died and another is missing after the two 10-year-olds went into a rain-swollen New Jersey river. The mayor of Passaic says the 11-year-old sister of a 10-year-old boy had also gone into the water but was possibly saved by her brother before he drowned. The missing child, a 10-year-old girl, had not been located as of Thursday morning. The fire department chief referred to the search as a “recovery operation.” The trio had been seen in the Passaic River in Pulaski Park on Wednesday evening. The river was higher than usual due to heavy rainfall. A man in the park attempted a rescue but couldn't reach the children.
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car when arrested, police say
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities say CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was stopped by police and later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to one of three citations released by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, the “open bottle of an alcoholic beverage” was discovered in the passenger’s side of Romo’s black Jeep during an inventory before it was towed. Another citation said police stopped Romo on Interstate 43 on July 23 after he was seen passing cars in an area that separates interstate traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released.
Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash
LONDON (AP) — Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash. His management says the accident happened in Dublin on Wednesday. He was 56. Hansard was known for his dual career in acting and music. He played a member of a Dublin soul band in “The Commitments” and won an Oscar in 2008 for the song “Falling Slowly” from the film “Once,” in which he also starred. He was the front man for The Frames and part of the duo The Swell Season. He also released solo albums including “Didn’t He Ramble,” which was nominated for a Grammy.
Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary
Four women have accused Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers, to which the actor and musician responded that he has “never sexually assaulted anyone.” He said in a statement Wednesday that the “claims are absolutely and categorically false.” The documentary "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret" includes claims from four women who accuse him of misconduct between 2002 and 2016. The BBC says it corroborated the women's accounts, but they could not be independently verified by The Associated Press. The documentary does not identify the women by their full names. Leto is a 54-year-old Oscar winner and the frontman of the band Thirty Seconds to Mars.
Kavinsky, French DJ and composer of 'Nightcall', dies at 50
PARIS (AP) — Kavinsky, the French electro-pop composer known for the track "Nightcall" from the movie "Drive," has died at 50. Culture Minister Catherine Pégard described him as one of France's "most singular voices." She said his music, both danceable and nostalgic, will continue to resonate across generations. French President Emmanuel Macron called him a source of French pride. Kavinsky, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was found dead at his home on Tuesday evening. The Paris prosecutor's office said an investigation has been opened into the cause of death, but it is not considered suspicious.
Dominican Republic's zoo offers home for confiscated animals as seizures of exotic species soar
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Confiscated illegal and smuggled animals are finding a new life in the Dominican Republic. Tucked into a green oasis in the middle of the capital, Santo Domingo, are crocodiles, flamingos, and even tigers, that officials have confiscated from people accused of illegally keeping them. The numbers of wild and protected animals are growing and threaten to overload the country’s only zoo. Last year, Dominican authorities seized 188 animals, compared with 30 in 2023, as part of a government crackdown on illegal ownership of certain species.
A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and singer-songwriter Madison Beer have announced their engagement in an Instagram post. It included a photo of Herbert proposing to Beer. The couple was first seen together last August. Beer attended some Chargers games last season, and they were spotted at Dodgers and Lakers games. Herbert appeared in Beer's “lovergirl” video this spring. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has been supportive of their relationship. Herbert begins training camp Wednesday for his seventh season with the Chargers.
Trump says he wants to honor California lifeguard who rescued boy from pounding surf
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Northern California lifeguard is being hailed as a hero after saving a boy from pounding surf. The dramatic rescue at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz caught the attention of President Donald Trump. The president said Tuesday that he would invite the lifeguard and possibly the boy to the White House. A witness captured video of the rescue, showing the lifeguard rushing into the water and diving into a wave while holding the boy. Several adults tried to help but retreated due to the powerful surf. Eventually the lifeguard and a colleague brought the boy safely ashore.
KFC founder Colonel Sanders' signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — KFC founder Harland Sanders’ signature black bow tie and dozens of his personal items were up for public auction. The family who bought his dinner house and residence in Kentucky also is auctioning off those properties this week. The Claudia Sanders Dinner House was established after the colonel sold his iconic restaurant chain. Sanders’ personal 1964 planner with a handwritten herbs and spices recipe that was the subject of an early 2000s privacy lawsuit sold for $30,000. KFC later dropped the legal action, saying after reviewing the planner the ingredients didn’t match Sanders’ secret blend of 11 herbs and spices.
Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job
WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House teleprompter operator accused of using inside knowledge to make bets about President Donald Trump’s speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi is no longer in his post. That's according to a White House official who was not authorized to comment publicly about the personnel matter and spoke on condition of anonymity. The official on Tuesday confirmed that teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez “no longer works in the federal government" but would not say whether he resigned or was fired. The White House said earlier this month that Perez was on unpaid leave after ABC News reported he used inside knowledge to win more than $100,000 betting on what Trump would say in speeches.
