Airbnb bans indoor surveillance cameras from listings on platform worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Airbnb says it will ban indoor surveillance cameras from listings on its sites around the world by the end of next month. The San Francisco-based online rental platform announced Monday that it is making changes to simplify its surveillance camera policies while prioritizing privacy. Under the new policy, hosts will continue to be allowed to use doorbell cameras and noise decibel monitors, which are only allowed in common spaces, as long as the location and presence of the devices are made public. Airbnb said it expects the new policy to affect a small number of hosts, as the majority of its properties do not report the installation of indoor surveillance cameras.
LSU guard Frauge Johnson's brother arrested after SEC Tournament championship game
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – LSU guard Fraujai Johnson's younger brother faces charges of assault, battery and disorderly conduct after getting into a scuffle between South Carolina forward Camila Cardoso and his sister. was arrested and charged. The incident occurred Sunday after Cardoso shoved Johnson late in the Gamecocks' 79-72 win. Cardoso was sent off. Treylon Milton jumped over the scorer's table to reach the court and made contact with Cardoso. He was taken away by security. Greenville police said Milton pushed an SEC employee down and stepped on his shoulder to get to the courtroom.
'Oppenheimer' staff kept low key, other winners elated at Vanity Fair's Oscar afterparty
BEVERLY HILLS (AP) — The Vanity Fair post-Oscars party featured the usual decadent food, dancing and extravagant fashion, and the most popular accessory was the Oscar. The night's biggest winner, “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan, ate an In-N-Out burger along with his Oscar, one of the seven Oscars he won for his films. His wife Emma Thomas was sitting next to him holding her own best photo, an Oscar. They were soon joined by cast member Matt Damon. Billie Eilish walked by with her best original song, “Oscar,” the only win of the night for “Barbie.” Other guests at the Beverly Hills party included Serena Williams, LeBron James, Jon Hamm and John Mulaney.
Behind the scenes: What you didn't see at the 2024 Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At the Oscars ceremony, there's a whole other show taking place off-screen that audiences at home won't see on TV. The Associated Press captured moments not captured on camera, including preparations for the epic “I'm Just Ken” performance and arrivals waiting in the wings to take their seats. Although “Barbie” didn't take home, it won many awards (for original songs only), and the film and its star were a huge force at the Oscars. Director Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and America Ferrera were often seen chatting with other guests during show breaks. On his way out of the show, Gerwig called his performance of “I'm Just Ken” “legendary.”
America Ferrera stuns in sparkling Barbie pink and Rita Moreno waves in statement black on the Oscar carpet
NEW YORK (AP) – America Ferrera stunned in sparkly Barbie pink on the Oscars red carpet in Los Angeles on Sunday. And Rita Moreno beamed and waved to photographers in statement black Badgley Mischka. Billie Eilish showed up in a Chanel schoolgirl look with a red pin in support of the Gaza ceasefire. Another standout on the carpet was Issa Rae, who wore a deep green plunging dress with sequins and a high side slit. It was by Ami Paris. There was a moment or two of red and lavender. So were black men and women. With its soft sea foam color and shell-like design, it had a strong undersea mermaid vibe.
Vanessa Hudgens pregnant, reveals baby bump at Oscars ceremony
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vanessa Hudgens opened the Oscars red carpet pre-show with some news of her own. “She's expecting.” The 35-year-old actor and singer turned on her side, revealing her baby bump beneath her strapless, long-sleeved black gown. Hudgens received congratulations from various celebrities on the impending birth of her first child during a half-hour segment she hosted on ABC. Hudgens married Cole Tucker in December. He is a shortstop who signed with the Seattle Mariners in the offseason and will likely head to the minor leagues when the season starts later this month. Hudgens rose to fame as part of the film series “High School His Musical''.
Authorities try to save sperm whale stranded off Florida's Gulf Coast
VENICE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities are trying to rescue a sperm whale that has washed up on a sandbar off Florida's Gulf Coast, but underwater conditions prevent crews from accessing it. Venice police said in a Facebook post Sunday that the whale ran aground about 70 miles (120 kilometers) south of Tampa, but was found alive Sunday afternoon. Venice police said wildlife management officials were unable to reach the whale to administer sedatives by Sunday afternoon. He said he would reassess the situation at low tide Sunday night, but suggested hopes of saving the whales were fading. Police said they would maintain a presence on the beach overnight.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” debuts at No. 1, “Dune Part 2” continues to perform well
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Universal Pictures prepares for a big night at the Academy Awards with “Oppenheimer,” the studio released No. 1 “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which took in $58.3 million in domestic theaters over the weekend. He also celebrated his debut. . That's according to estimates Sunday. “Kung Fu Panda 4” is the first film in the DreamWorks Animation series since the third film in 2016. It's off to a better start than all but the 2008 original. The news was equally good news for last week's top movie, Dune Part 2. His sci-fi blockbuster sequel, directed by Denis Villeneuve, continued its strong second week, dropping just 44%. In its second week, it grossed $46 million.
Princess of Wales' first photo since surgery withdrawn after image appeared to be doctored
LONDON (AP) — The first official photos of Kate, Duchess Kate since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago, were released Sunday after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts. However, news agencies including the Associated Press and Britain's National News Agency later withdrew the publication, saying it appeared to have been manipulated, fueling further speculation. The photo of her sitting in a chair surrounded by her three children, attributed to her husband and heir to the throne, William, Prince of Wales, was taken in Windsor earlier that week. It is said that There was no suggestion that the image was fake, but AP retracted it because it appeared to have been altered in a way that did not meet AP's photographic standards.
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