House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent
WASHINGTON (AP) — There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way. The House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents argue the bill would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. States could opt out if their respective legislatures do so before the bill’s enactment. The Senate would also have to pass the bill before it could become law, but it's unclear if it will do so.
Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
NEW YORK (AP) — A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction. Sotheby’s said the 67-million-year-old fossil, nicknamed “Gus,” is now the most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever auctioned off, besting the almost $45 million price tag for a nearly complete stegosaurus sold by the same New York auction house in 2024. Before that, another T. rex sold for nearly $32 million in 2020. The fossil is about 61% complete. It was discovered in 2021 in South Dakota. The auction house said Tuesday’s mystery buyer outbid six others.
UK police say former politician and TV personality Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’
LONDON (AP) — British counterterror police say former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack. The motivation is still under investigation. A 28-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder and terror crimes. Police arrested him Saturday in South Yorkshire, far from Widdecombe's rural home in southwest England. Authorities believe she was attacked Wednesday and found dead the next day. Widdecombe, known for her conservative views, was a former member of Parliament who later became a reality TV star. Her death has renewed security concerns for politicians, following previous attacks on MPs.
US-Russian crew arrives at the International Space Station for 8-month mission
MOSCOW (AP) — A U.S.-Russian space crew has arrived at the International Space Station for an eight-month mission. NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Russian crewmates Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina lifted off Tuesday from the Russia-leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and docked at the station three hours later. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman attended the launch, marking the first visit to Baikonur by a NASA chief in eight years. This highlights ongoing cooperation between Moscow and Washington in space, despite tensions over Russia’s military actions in Ukraine.
New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risks
NEW YORK (AP) — New York is blocking new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday for the country's first statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers. These facilities require massive amounts of energy and water to cool thousands of servers. The governor's order pauses state permitting and directs regulators to create standards addressing environmental impacts and energy demand. Tech companies argue this could hurt job growth and cede ground to China in AI development. The decision also carries political significance for Hochul's reelection campaign and the state's congressional races.
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
NEW YORK (AP) — A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight. After the long hold up, Jay-Z started the show at 12:17 a.m. Monday and told the audience that “somebody rushed the door.” In a statement, the Yankees, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Live Nation said hundreds of people in large groups “stormed over peaceful ticketholders, and in some cases, breached security."
Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a knee injury. Fighting for the first time in more than five years, McGregor flew across the ring with a flying left roundhouse kick when the match started and landed awkwardly on his right knee. After attempting to kick and strike Holloway (28-9-0) two more times, it was clear McGregor (22-7-0) couldn’t finish the scheduled five-round welterweight bout.
McCullum fired as England test coach but will continue with T20 and ODI teams
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Brendon McCullum has been fired as coach of England’s test cricket team after four years in charge but will continue to lead the country’s T20 and ODI sides. The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced that McCullum “will stand down” and the New Zealander says in the ECB statement he is “gutted not to be continuing” with the test team. That points to the decision being taken by those above him. The announcement came two weeks after England’s series loss to New Zealand and a 4-1 Ashes series loss Down Under before that. Ben Stokes quit international cricket after the New Zealand series.
Erling Haaland is Norway's World Cup machine — and the internet's babygirl
Erling Haaland has become a social media sensation during the World Cup. Known for his towering presence and impressive skills, the Norwegian player has scored seven goals in four matches. Fans have embraced his quirky online persona, dubbing him “babygirl” and “princess” due to his endearing qualities. Haaland's playful social media presence includes cheeky selfies and vlogs and has attracted a wide audience beyond soccer enthusiasts. This phenomenon highlights the growing trend of athletes as pop culture figures, with fans forming parasocial relationships. Haaland's fame is part of a larger cultural shift where sports figures engage directly with fans online.
One runner gored in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — A runner has been gored in the face and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival. The six bulls and accompanying steers charged through crowds of thrill-seekers who packed the narrow street course in Pamplona on Saturday. One runner was pierced by a horn in the face, while 12 more people needed medical treatment for an assortment of knocks. That's according to the University of Navarra Hospital. The bulls are killed in bullfights later in the day. Saturday’s was the fifth morning run of the eight-day festival.
