Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy. On Tuesday, the jury in Alhambra, California, deliberated for about an hour before finding Cardi not liable. Emani Ellis claimed Cardi cut her face with a fingernail and spat on her in a Beverly Hills doctor's office in February 2018. Cardi admitted they argued but denied it turned physical. Ellis sought damages for medical expenses and emotional suffering. A receptionist supported Cardi's account, and the jury sided with the rapper.
Trump says video showing items thrown from White House is AI after his team indicates it's real
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump claims a video showing items being tossed from a White House window is fake and created with AI, though his press team earlier seemed to confirm the video's authenticity. Trump said Tuesday that the windows are sealed and too heavy to open. The video, which circulated Monday, shows a small black bag and a long white item being thrown from a window. The White House told several news outlets that inquired about the video that it was a “contractor who was doing regular maintenance while the President was gone.” The White House has not addressed the discrepancy.
Trump addresses health rumors after days without public events
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is dismissing rumors about his health after speculation on social media because of a lack of public events over the last week. Trump was asked tongue-in-cheek about it Tuesday by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy, who wanted to know, “How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?" Trump attributed the rumors to “fake news” and said he was “very active." The 79-year-old president has been seen with bruising on his hand and swelling around his ankles. The White House says he has chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in older adults, and bruising from frequent handshaking and aspirin use.
5 new cast members join 'Saturday Night Live' after high-profile departures
NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” announced five new cast members Tuesday that will join the show's 51st season. Previous “SNL” writer Ben Marshall will join the featured cast. The additions follow a slew of cast departures in the past month as the storied program prepares for its 51st season. Devon Walker, Emil Wakim and Michael Longfellow have confirmed on their social media accounts that they are leaving the show. “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels recently mentioned he anticipates more changes. He answered affirmatively during an interview with Puck when asked if he would “shake things up.” The new season will premiere on Oct. 4.
OpenAI and Meta say they're fixing AI chatbots to better respond to teens in distress
OpenAI and Meta are adjusting how their chatbots respond to teenagers showing signs of distress. OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, plans to introduce new controls for parents to link their accounts to their teen's account. Parents can choose which features to disable and receive notifications if their teen is in distress. The company says ChatGPT will redirect distressing conversations to more capable AI models. An attorney for parents who sued OpenAI for the wrongful death of their teenager criticized the changes as insufficient. Meta also says it is blocking its chatbots from discussing self-harm and suicide with teens, directing them to expert resources.
Drake places a $300,000 bet on Jannik Sinner to win the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake is betting big on Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open. The rapper known for placing big wagers — and often losing them — posted on social media that he placed a $300,000 bet on Sinner to win the Grand Slam tournament. The six-figure gamble pays $507,000 if the top-ranked men's tennis player in the world wins his fifth major championship and for the second time at the U.S. Open. Sinner is in the quarterfinals after routing Alexander Bublik in their fourth-round match. The 24-year-old next faces fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti and is the betting favorite on BetMGM Sportsbook.
Fan attempts to open Jannik Sinner's bag after his fourth-round match at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner had little trouble in his fourth-round match at the U.S. Open, easily beating Alexander Bublik to advance to the quarterfinals. The top-ranked men’s tennis player may have come closer to losing something else afterward. A fan attempted to open Sinner's bag when the 24-year-old from Italy went over to the stands to give away a towel and pose for a photograph. A member of the security staff quickly stopped the fan, and Sinner walked away from the crowd. Sinner did not address the awkward situation in his postmatch news conference.
Man is found dead at annual Burning Man festival in Nevada, a sheriff's office says
RENO, Nevada (AP) — Authorities say a man has been found dead in a pool of blood at Burning Man, and the death at the yearly art and music festival in the Nevada desert is being investigated as a homicide. Deputies were alerted Saturday about a deceased man Saturday at the gathering in the Black Rock Desert about 110 miles northeast of Reno. A sheriff's statement Sunday said officers found the single white adult male lying dead on the ground. His identity wasn't known. The sheriff’s office said it appeared to be a singular crime and urged festivalgoers to be vigilant of their surroundings and acquaintances. The festival ends on Monday.
Army football player and his dad save a man from flames after a car crash near West Point
FORT MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (AP) — An Army football player and his father pulled a man from a crashed car just before it burst into flames near the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, earning praise from the institution for “heroic” and “selfless” actions. Video of the daring rescue early Sunday shows sophomore safety Larry Pickett Jr. and his father, Larry Pickett Sr., grabbing the man out of the driver’s seat and carrying him away from the vehicle. Authorities say the white sedan smashed into a utility pole on Route 9W in Fort Montgomery, New York, about 4 miles from West Point. Video of the rescue, recorded by Pickett Jr.’s sister, Lauren, shows sparking wires surrounding the vehicle.
11-year-old boy fatally shot in Houston after 'ding dong ditch' doorbell-ringing prank, police say
Houston police say an 11-year-old boy was fatally shot after a prank in which he rang the doorbell of a home and ran away. Police said Sunday the boy apparently was playing “ding dong ditch” — a prank in which a person rings a doorbell and flees before the door is opened. Police say they have not yet arrested anyone in connection with his death as of Sunday evening. The boy has not yet been identified. Other “ding dong ditch” games have also turned deadly in recent years.
