Prince William goes dragon boating in Singapore ahead of Earthshot Prize ceremony
SINGAPORE (AP) — Britain’s Prince William took to the waters in Singapore for a morning of dragon boating ahead of activities linked to the annual Earthshot Prize awards, which seek to promote finding solutions for the planet’s environmental threats. Donning a life vest and a black cap, the Prince of Wales sat in a long narrow boat as he paddled Monday with athletes from the British Dragons club on Singapore’s Kallang river. With 19 other paddlers in pairs, William rowed vigorously to the steady beat of a drummer standing in the bow. His boat faced off in a brief race with a boat captained by British High Commissioner Kara Owen, and triumphed. William arrived Sunday in Singapore ahead of the third Earthshot Prize awards ceremony being held Tuesday, the first time in Asia.
New Zealand’s ex-Premier Jacinda Ardern will join conservation group to rally for environment action
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will work alongside leaders from Conservation International to advocate for climate action and improve people’s treatment of the environment. Conservation International said on Monday that Ardern has become its sixth Arnhold Distinguished Fellow and would serve a two-year term to advocate internationally, especially on issues affecting the Pacific and Antarctica. It’s one several new roles Ardern has announced since unexpectedly stepping down as prime minister in January. She is also completing dual fellowships at Harvard University’s Kennedy School and writing a book on leadership.
Ryan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship and gives Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titles
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Blaney raced to his first career NASCAR championship on Sunday by banging his way past contender Kyle Larson in the closing laps at Phoenix Raceway to give Team Penske back-to-back Cup titles. The third generation racer is the first Ohio-born driver to win the Cup title and followed teammate Joey Logano, who won for Roger Penske a year ago. Ross Chastain won the race in a Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing and is the first driver to win the season finale while not racing for the championship since Denny Hamlin in 2013, one year before this current elimination format began.
Weekend box office results are muted without ‘Dune: Part Two’
Universal and Blumhouse’s video game adaptation “Five Nights at Freddy’s” topped the North American box office in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” placed second. The weekend had plenty of high-profile films opening or expanding, including Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” and Meg Ryan’s “What Happens Later.” But in aggregate it’s also one of the slowest weekends of the year. Before the SAG-AFTRA strike, this was the weekend “Dune: Part Two” was supposed to open. When Warner Bros. and Legendary pushed that opening back to March 2024 and no other blockbuster stepped in to take its spot.
Washington Post names veteran media executive Will Lewis as its new publisher and CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Post has named veteran media executive Will Lewis to serve as its new CEO and publisher. Lewis is joining the newspaper at a moment when one of the American news industry’s most storied outlets is struggling against the economic headwinds facing U.S. media companies. News of Lewis’s appointment was announced by the Post on Saturday. Lewis is currently the founder, CEO and publisher of The News Movement, a social-first media business targeting a Gen Z audience. He served as CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of The Wall Street Journal from 2014 to 2020, and was chief creative officer of News Corp. and group general manager there.
More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received more reports of illness linked to lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children. At least seven illnesses in five states have been reported. Schnucks Markets and Weis Market, announced recalls of their cinnamon applesauce products because they may contain high levels of lead. Parents and caregivers should not buy or serve the cinnamon applesauce pouches. Lead is toxic to people of all ages, but it can be especially harmful to children.
Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers report finding metal pieces
Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of breaded chicken ”“Fun Nuggets″ after consumers complained of finding metal pieces in the dinosaur-shaped patties. The nuggets, sold in 29-ounce bags, were produced on Sept. 5 by the Berryville, Arkansas company. Tyson informed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and said it recalled the nuggets voluntarily “out of an abundance of caution.″ USDA said that there had been only one report of a ”minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product.
Prince William arrives in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize award, the first to be held in Asia
SINGAPORE (AP) — Prince William has arrived in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize awards, the first to be held in Asia, to support environmental innovators with solutions to battle climate change and save the planet. Dozens of people waving British flags welcomed him Sunday at an airport building with loud cheers. William will meet Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the four-day trip. The highlight will be the Earthshot Prize ceremony on Tuesday, where William will name five winners, who will each get a million pounds, or about $1.2 million, to help them grow their projects.
Skeleton marching bands and dancers in butterfly skirts join in Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thousands of people have turned out to see Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade. Costumed dancers, drummers and floats took a festsive turn down the city’s Paseo de la Reforma boulevard Saturday all the way to the historic colonial main square. There were marching bands disguised as skeletons and dancers with skull face paint performing in Indigenous costumes. The smell of traditional resinous copal incense hung heavy over the parade. A skeleton drum group pounded out a samba-style beat, while blocks away dancers swirled long skirts painted to resemble the wings of monarch butterflies, which traditionally return to spend the winter in Mexico around the Day of the Dead.
Big Weekend: Rich Eisen reflects on NFL Network turning 20 and calling Chiefs-Dolphins on Sunday
Rich Eisen has had many memorable moments during his long tenure at NFL Network. This weekend though might end up being tough to beat. Saturday marks 20 years since NFL Network went on the air with Eisen anchoring “Total Access.” On Sunday, Eisen will call one of the biggest games of the first nine weeks when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany.