9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say
HONG KONG (AP) — Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung said in a press briefing that the animals in the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens contracted melioidosis and the disease later caused them to develop sepsis. Yeung stressed that such infections typically occur through contact with contaminated soil and water and that there is generally no danger to humans from contact with infected animals or people. The nine monkeys included three members of a species listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler charged with DUI, possession of handgun after traffic accident
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was charged with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun after a traffic accident in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday. Cutler was arrested and later released on $5,000 bond. Franklin police say they investigated an accident where it looked like Cutler’s vehicle rear-ended another. Authorities say they smelled alcohol on Cutler, whose eyes were bloodshot and who was slurring his words. Cutler played 12 seasons in the NFL with Denver, Chicago and Miami before retiring after the 2017 season.
Designers of the late Princess Diana’s wedding dress settle dispute over drawings of the gown
LONDON (AP) — The onetime husband and wife team who designed Princess Diana’s wedding dress have settled their dispute over the sale of the drawings for the gown. David Emanuel had filed a lawsuit in the U.K. courts against his ex-wife Elizabeth Emanuel claiming that she had infringed his copyright by reproducing drawings of the designs on which they had collaborated. He had said the drawings, including those for Diana’s wedding dress, were put up for auction without his consent. The pair announced Friday that they had settled the case “amicably.” Terms of the settlement weren’t released.
‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?
A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call “kindness content,” which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving money or goods to strangers in need. Creators like Jimmy Darts have millions of followers they encourage to crowdfund to raise money for their video subjects. But some critics find the content to be problematic, calling into question the ethics of recording strangers and people who are homeless, the lack of regulations these creators have to abide by and the profits the creators make off the millions of views they get online.
US to probe Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it opened the probe on Thursday with the company reporting four crashes after Teslas entered areas of low visibility including sun glare, fog and airborne dust. The agency said that in addition to the pedestrian’s death, another crash involved an injury.
Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Their birth was a guarded secret at first due to fears they may not survive. But now a Polish zoo is celebrating the arrival of four Sumatran tigers cubs, weeks after they were born. Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and their numbers have dwindled to around 400 in the wild. Officials at the Wrocław Zoo in the southwestern Polish city of Wroclaw said the cubs were born on July 22, but the zoo chose not to go public with the news until they could grow a bit, gain some strength and be vaccinated. Now each one is about double the size of a domestic cat and growing fast.
CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as national chain struggles to right its path
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down with company shares sinking 19% this year and the health care giant struggling on several fronts. Company shares tumbled again Friday after CVS Health also warned of disappointing third-quarter earnings and said investors should not rely on guidance it laid out in August. Lynch will be replaced by veteran CVS Health executive David Joyner, who will attempt to steer the company through rising costs to its health insurance business, slumping drugstore sales and growing investor pressure. The company has already cut its forecast several times this year.
The Temptations to perform `My Girl’ and national anthem before NLCS Game 5 between Mets and Dodgers
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets fans will get a little help when they sing “My Girl” at Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Friday: The Temptations will be in the ballpark. The team says the four-time Grammy Award winners will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Citi Field before the Mets play the Los Angeles Dodgers. Immediately after the national anthem, the group will perform “My Girl,” its 1964 song that became The Temptations’ first No. 1 hit. Star shortstop Francisco Lindor switched his walk-up music before plate appearances to “My Girl” in late May, just before the Mets turned around their season following a slow start.
Fry’s 2-run homer in 10th sends Guardians to stunning 7-5 win over Yankees, close to 2-1 in ALCS
CLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jhonkensy Noel tied the score with a two-out home run in the ninth inning and David Fry hit a two-run homer in the 10th, rallying Cleveland over the New York Yankees 7-5 and pulling the Guardians to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series. Cleveland led 3-1 in the eighth inning before Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer off All-Star closer Emanuel Clase and Giancarlo Stanton followed with a solo shot. With the Guardians trailing 5-3 and one out from falling into a 3-0 series deficit, Lane Thomas doubled against Luke Weaver in the ninth and Noel tied the score.
Mountain West commissioner says she’s heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez says she is heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball this season. Four teams have canceled games against San Jose State: Boise State, Southern Utah, Utah State and Wyoming. None of the schools explicitly said why. Most Nevada players said they wouldn’t take the floor when the Wolf Pack are scheduled to host the Spartans on Oct. 26 even though the athletic department said it wants to play the match. The school says state law bars forfeiture “for reasons related to gender identity or expression.”
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