Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber plan to give birth, renew vows
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child together. Hailey Bieber's rep confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the singer is just over six months pregnant. The Canadian singer and his supermodel wife announced the news on their respective Instagram pages with corresponding posts. Both begin with a short, romantic video clip of a couple kissing. She is covered with white lace. The baby bump is noticeable in the thin fabric that fits snugly. A photo is then taken of him taking his wife. Fashion house Yves Saint Laurent said in a press release that the photos and video were from a vow renewal ceremony in Hawaii.
Suns manager Frank Vogel fired after opening round playoff loss
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have fired coach Frank Vogel after a disappointing season. The team made the announcement Thursday, less than two weeks after being eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Suns finished the regular season with 49 wins and 33 losses. Vogel won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Vogel was hired last summer to lead the Suns' All-Star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but the group never quite gelled.
Former NBA player Glenn 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance plans
NEW YORK (AP) – Former Boston Celtics forward Glenn “Big Baby” Davis participated in a scheme that New York prosecutors say defrauded insurance plans for NBA players and their families out of more than $5. He was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison. a million. More than 20 people were convicted in the case, many of them former NBA players who submitted fictitious dental claims to NBA players' health and welfare plans. A jury convicted Davis and former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum in November. Davis was given three years of supervised release after his term ends and was ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution.
Bucks' Patrick Beverley suspended for four games without pay for actions in season-ending game against Pacers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended for four games without pay until the start of next season for his actions during and after the final game of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Ta. The NBA announced the suspension on Thursday, saying Beverley would be punished for “forcibly throwing a basketball into the crowd multiple times and engaging in inappropriate interactions with a reporter during media availability.” did. The suspension comes a day after Indianapolis police announced they were investigating an altercation between “an NBA player and a citizen” that occurred during a May 2 game, without naming anyone. It was conducted.
Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson and Jon Stewart to premiere new podcast in early June
NEW YORK (AP) – Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Jon Stewart and other big screen stars are delving into the world of podcasts. His two new podcasts, scheduled to debut early next month, were announced Thursday. Danson and Harrelson will collaborate on “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes).” This is a reference to their legendary comedy theme song “Cheers” and the fact that Danson's appearances are more regular than Harrelson's. Stewart, who returned as host of Comedy Central's “The Daily Show” earlier this year, will have a podcast called “The Weekly Show” as an extension of his work there.
Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship due to mental breakdown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge says Beach Boys co-founder and music luminary Brian Wilson must enter a court conservatorship to handle his personal and medical decisions. Stated. A Los Angeles judge on Thursday granted a conservatorship petition filed by 81-year-old Wilson's management and his family. They claim the legal arrangement was necessary because of his severe mental breakdown and the recent death of his wife, who was responsible for much of his personal care. Two of Wilson's longtime agents will be given the power to make decisions on his behalf. Wilson and his bandmates inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame has announced its 10th honorees. The games “Asteroids,” “The Mist,” “Resident Evil,” “Sim City” and “Ultima” were recognized Thursday for their influence on the video game industry and popular culture. This year's inductees have been making their debuts for decades, and along the way, technology has advanced and expanded not only the number of players, but also the ages and interests of those at the controls. Anyone can nominate a game to the World Video Game Hall of Fame online. The final selection will be made by members of the international committee and by public vote.
Chevrolet Malibu heads to the junkyard as GM shifts focus to electric vehicles
DETROIT (AP) — The last midsize car built by a Detroit automaker, the Chevrolet Malibu, is heading to the junkyard. General Motors announced Thursday that it will discontinue production of the 1964 vehicle as the company focuses on electric vehicles. This midsize sedan was once America's best-selling segment and a powerhouse in family garages across the country. However, sales began to decline in the early 2000s as SUVs became more prominent and pickup truck sales increased. Midsize cars accounted for just 8% of new car sales in the U.S. last year, down from 22% in 2007. GM sold just over 130,000 Malibu buses last year, down 8.5% from 2022.
Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire in Senegal, slides off runway, injuring 10 people
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) – Senegal's transport minister says a Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off the runway at an airport near the capital, injuring 10 people. The minister said the Air Senegal flight, operated by Transair, was heading to Bamako in neighboring Mali late Wednesday with 79 passengers, two pilots and four flight attendants on board. The injured were being treated at a hospital. The Malian musician said he “saw his life flashing before his eyes” and was “in a state of complete panic during the evacuation”. This is the third accident involving a Boeing Co. aircraft this week, and the company has been under pressure since the door plug of a Boeing 737 Max popped off during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
Fed has 'serious safety concerns' about Ford's fuel leak recall and wants answers on fixes
DETROIT (AP) – Federal investigators say there are “serious safety concerns” over a recalled repair of a Ford SUV that did not fix a gasoline leak that could cause an engine fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has requested a large amount of information from automakers as it investigates fixes for a March 8 recall of approximately 43,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs with 1.5-liter engines. There is. Ford says cracks in the SUV's fuel injectors could allow gas or vapor to leak near hot engine parts, potentially causing a fire. However, authorities say the recall fix does not proactively replace fuel injectors before they fail.
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