YouTuber charged for having a helicopter blast a Lamborghini with fireworks, authorities say

YouTuber charged for having a helicopter blast a Lamborghini with fireworks, authorities say

A YouTuber who specializes in “car shenanigans” is facing federal charges after authorities said he directed a video in which two people in a helicopter blasted fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini from above. Alex Choi, 24, is charged with causing the placement of an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft, the Department of Justice … Read more

Palm Dog: Kodi, star of ‘Dog on Trial,’ is the top dog of Cannes

Palm Dog: Kodi, star of ‘Dog on Trial,’ is the top dog of Cannes

CANNES, France — The verdict is in: The titular “Dog on Trial” was declared this year’s Palm Dog winner in Cannes on Friday. Kodi the griffon mix, who plays Cosmos in the Swiss comedy-drama, narrowly beat Xin, a sighthound who instead wagged away with the Grand Jury Prize for the Chinese drama “Black Dog.” The … Read more

Artist who created Precious Moments figurines depicting teardrop-eyed children dies at the age of 85

YouTuber charged for having a helicopter blast a Lamborghini with fireworks, authorities say

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about … Read more

Three little piggies at a yoga class = maximum happiness

YouTuber charged for having a helicopter blast a Lamborghini with fireworks, authorities say

SPENCER, Mass. — Three little piggies went to a yoga class. Their human companions had a blast. Wilbur, Charlotte and Bluey fit right into a growing trend of yoga with animals, adding some fun to the usual physical and mental wellness exercises at a class in central Massachusetts. Darting and strolling among the yoginis making … Read more

Three little piggies at a yoga class = maximum happiness

YouTuber charged for having a helicopter blast a Lamborghini with fireworks, authorities say

SPENCER, Mass. — Three little piggies went to a yoga class. Their human companions had a blast. Wilbur, Charlotte and Bluey fit right into a growing trend of yoga with animals, adding some fun to the usual physical and mental wellness exercises at a class in central Massachusetts. Darting and strolling among the yoginis making … Read more

PHOTOS: At the Pet Gala, fashion goes to the dogs

PHOTOS: At the Pet Gala, fashion goes to the dogs

NEW YORK — They may call it a catwalk, but the Pet Gala is the dogs’ time to shine. Designer Anthony Rubio threw the now-annual fashion fete Monday night, sending 18 dogs down the red carpet at New York’s American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog. Each canine donned couture similar to what celebrities wore … Read more

No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban

No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban

LONDON — On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter. Comedian Ed Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image of a hot dog violated the transit network’s ban on junk food advertising. The poster for the show, “Hot Diggity Dog,” showed … Read more

Olympics taster: Paris race celebrates the waiters and waitresses who nourish city’s life and soul

Olympics taster: Paris race celebrates the waiters and waitresses who nourish city’s life and soul

PARIS — PARIS (AP) — Usain Bolt’s sprint world records were never in danger. Then again, even the world’s fastest-ever human likely wouldn’t have been so quick while balancing a tray with a croissant, a coffee cup and a glass of water through the streets of Paris, and without spilling it everywhere. France’s capital resurrected … Read more

Looking for a leap year lift? Check out this silly French newspaper that only publishes on Feb. 29

YouTuber charged for having a helicopter blast a Lamborghini with fireworks, authorities say

PARIS — Read all about it, right now — or you’ll have to wait another four years. Satirical French newspaper La Bougie du Sapeur only comes out on Feb. 29. It’s a leap year-only publication, filled with cringe-worthy puns and commentary on events of the past four years. The 2024 edition includes an article suggesting … Read more

‘Iron Man’ pilots race in jet suits against a backdrop of Dubai skyscrapers

‘Iron Man’ pilots race in jet suits against a backdrop of Dubai skyscrapers

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Pilots lined up on a runway in Dubai on Wednesday and fired up their seven jet engines with an ear-splitting roar. But they weren’t preparing to fly an airplane — they were the aircraft. This city-state in the United Arab Emirates, known for being home to the world’s tallest building … Read more