Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration was partially funded by Russian oligarch, the couple confirms
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump Jr.’s new wife, Bettina, is confirming that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a post on her Instagram page Monday morning signed by the couple, Bettina Trump wrote that the man, Umar Kremlev, was a “dear friend,” who “very generously hosted two incredible nights of celebrations for us AFTER our wedding.”
Rams star Myles Garrett will have knee surgery, expected to miss 4 games, AP source says
Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett is expected to miss at least four games because of a knee injury that requires arthroscopic surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the edge rusher’s status. The person, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, says the Rams will place Garrett on injured reserve. The two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year was ineffective in the Rams’ 27-7 loss to San Francisco in Australia on Thursday night. Garrett will be eligible to return in Week 6.
Trinity Rodman makes it from her soccer game to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the US Open final
NEW YORK (AP) — Trinity Rodman made it from the soccer pitch to the tennis court in time to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final. Shelton had to begin his first attempt to win a Grand Slam title without Rodman in the stands. She was busy with her own career, playing for the Washington Spirit of the NWSL on Sunday. Rodman, a star for the U.S. women’s national team, was with the Spirit for their 3-0 loss at home to Boston Legacy FC. But she arrived before the end of Shelton’s 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 loss to Alexander Zverev, cheering and appearing to wipe away tears during the trophy ceremony.
15-year-old rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in Alaska's Bering Sea
A fishing crew in Alaska’s Bering Sea rescued a teenager who clung to a capsized boat for roughly two days in the frigid waters. The rescuers say they also recovered the bodies of the boy’s brother and a cousin who died sometime after the boat flipped. The Coast Guard says it began searching for the skiff Monday morning. An aircrew spotted the 15-year-old hours later on top of the boat near Alaska’s remote St. Lawrence Island. A nearby fishing vessel then approached the overturned skiff. Video of the rescue shows the boy kneeling atop the skiff before the boat’s crew pulled him into a rescue basket.
Well-preserved tooth from Pacific mastodon found in a creek in San Francisco Bay Area
Brigid Lynch was working along a wooded creek in a mountainous part of the San Francisco Bay Area on a habitat restoration project when something that didn’t look like the rocks she’d been studying caught her eye. It turned out to be the fossilized tooth of a Pacific mastodon. Lynch, a geomorphologist at Balance Hydrologics, made the discovery earlier this year. She spotted the fossil while working on a project to protect the threatened California red-legged frog in a preserve in San Mateo County. The public land management agency announced the find this week, and that it has been donated to Stanford University.
GOP and Democratic officials in Nashville unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In Nashville, Tennessee, Republican and Democratic leaders are in an ugly partisan battle over who controls the city's airport, but they agree on one thing. It should be renamed to honor the state's favorite daughter, Dolly Parton. Parton, who passed away two weeks ago, has previously declined such honors. On Friday, the state-controlled Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority unanimously approved a motion to begin the renaming process. Nashville officials say a competing city-controlled authority is also in favor. Officials say the renaming process could take a year or more. Hurdles include working with Parton’s estate to determine how they might split profits from merchandise sales, among other things.
Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind
NEW YORK (AP) — Ella Langley leads the 2026 Country Music Association Awards nominations with nine nods, thanks to her hit “Choosin’ Texas.” Her mentor, Miranda Lambert, follows with six nominations. The top nominees, announced Thursday, also include Kacey Musgraves and Ben West with five nominations each. Langley competes for entertainer of the year alongside Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson. Her songs “Be Her” and “Choosin’ Texas” are up for single of the year. The 60th annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 18.
Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show
NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast with Snoop Dogg as host. The rapper will MC the show live from Los Angeles on Sept. 27. This marks the first time since 2017 that the VMAs won't be in New York or New Jersey. Snoop is a 13-time nominee. He says MTV has been a big part of his career. Madonna leads with 11 nominations, including video and artist of the year. Taylor Swift follows with nine nods. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter have seven nominations each. Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard award.
Little Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A new study shows that little, wrinkly Mercury may be shrinking faster than expected. Scientists from the German Aerospace Center reported Thursday that Mercury's shrinkage may be 30% greater than previously believed. They say that represents a loss in diameter of as much as 14 miles, significant for a planet that is barely 3,000 miles across. Mercury has been shrinking ever since its formation 4.5 billion years ago because of internal cooling, which is tightening the surface like a girdle to fit its new slimmer self.
One Tech Tip: New iPhones arrive, but you can keep your old phone longer by caring for it
Apple's latest iPhones come with new features and hefty price tags. If you're planning to splurge on a new iPhone, you will want to take good care of it to make it last. Or you can save your money and hold on to your current device and make it last longer. Batteries are the biggest factor in device longevity. Avoid exposing your phone to extreme temperatures, which can damage the battery. Don't let your phone die or charge it to 100%, which can both stress the battery.
