After 40 years in Park City, Sundance explores options beyond 2027 film festival
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The Sundance Film Festival isn’t necessarily based in Park City, Utah. Sundance Institute announced Wednesday that it has begun exploring the possibility of holding the independent film festival elsewhere in the United States starting in 2027. The 2025 and 2026 festivals will continue to be held in Park City and Salt Lake City. However, as the current contract is up for renewal in 2027, the Institute is taking steps to consider all options through a Request for Information and Request for Proposals process, which will begin immediately. The final site, which could be Park City, which has been home for 40 years, is expected to be announced by early 2025.
How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoe in one place? World record 353 at the Plaza Hotel in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of young dancers wearing white tutus and coiffed hair gathered at New York’s Plaza Hotel to break a world record for dancing on pointe in one place. The spectacle, held over three nights at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, was organized by Youth America Grand Prix, a ballet scholarship program celebrating its 25th anniversary. Dancers who participated Wednesday included professional dancers who are graduates of the program, as well as students ages 9 to 19 who are competing for scholarships. Guinness World Records judge Tina See announced the results, setting a new record of 353.
A car backfire spooks a circus elephant into the streets of Montana.She also appeared on Tuesday
A circus elephant bathing before a show in Butte, Montana, was startled by the sound of a vehicle backfiring. The pachyderm crashed through a fence, halting midday traffic on the city’s busiest street, and was eventually loaded back onto a trailer. Viola is an Asian elephant at the Jordan World Circus who performed on Tuesday night. The elephant escaped shortly after noon, walking about half a block down a street that turned into a parking lot for a convenience store and casino. She trudged around the building with her trainer by her side, then walked across the street onto the lawn where she grazed.
Nine people have been charged in the largest gold theft in Canadian history, according to Canadian police.
TORONTO (AP) – Canadian police say nine people have been charged in connection with the largest gold theft in Canadian history from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport a year ago. Authorities said 6,600 gold bars worth more than C$20 million ($14.5 million) were stolen, and the gold was melted down and used to buy illegal firearms. Police announced Wednesday that those charged include an Air Canada warehouse employee, a former Air Canada manager and a jewelry store owner.
Alaska Airlines temporarily suspends operations due to technical issues
SEATTLE (AP) – Alaska Airlines temporarily grounded all flights Wednesday due to technical issues. The Seattle-based airline said it had requested ground stops on all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Airlines flights out of an abundance of caution after an issue occurred during an upgrade to a system that calculates “weight and balance.” Stated. The ground stop lasted about an hour, and flights resumed at 8:30 a.m. Pacific time. Continued delays are expected throughout the day. The grounding came as a Senate committee held two hearings investigating Boeing’s alleged serious safety deficiencies. Boeing Co. has been in crisis mode since a door plug panel on a 737 Max jetliner blew off during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
Hugh Grant says it cost ‘huge sums’ to settle lawsuit alleging illegal voyeurism brought against him by The Sun tabloid
LONDON (AP) – Hugh Grant has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing the publisher of the Sun tabloid of illegally tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home. He said he received a “huge sum of money”. The actor said Wednesday that he did so reluctantly to avoid potentially expensive legal fees even if he were to win in court. His lawyers say court rules encouraging settlements could force fellow claimant Prince Harry to settle as well. The amount of the settlement was not disclosed. News Group Newspapers does not admit liability and says it settled the case to avoid an expensive lawsuit.
Netflix movie about Seinfeld’s Poptarts to be featured at IndyCar race in Long Beach
Jerry Seinfeld’s new Netflix comedy takes center stage at this weekend’s IndyCar race in Long Beach, where newcomer Linus Lundqvist is painted to look like a Pop-Tart in honor of the movie “Unfrosted.” I’m planning to drive a car. Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 8 will be painted in a pristine Pop-Tart texture, along with images of Seinfeld and some of the film’s cast members. The partnership is in conjunction with Ganassi’s sponsor, the American Legion, and is promoting the film’s May 3 release date. This film marks Seinfeld’s directorial debut.
Ford recalls more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to risk of loss of drive power
NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that could lead to loss of driving power. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the body and powertrain control modules in these cars may not be able to detect changes in battery charge. If undetected, a low battery charge can result in unexpected loss of drive power, such as sudden stalling or inability to restart, or use of other electrical functions such as hazard lights . Approximately 403,000 Mavericks from 2021 to 2024 models and more than 53,000 Mavericks from 2022 to 2023 models are subject to the recall. To resolve this issue, dealers will recondition the affected vehicle’s body and powertrain control module free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on May 13th.
Man charged with transporting Masters golf tournament memorabilia taken from Augusta National
A man has been charged in federal court in Illinois with transporting millions of dollars worth of Masters Golf Tournament merchandise and memorabilia stolen from Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Documents filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois say Richard Grobenski crossed state lines to Tampa, Fla., “knowing that the same items were stolen, altered, and fraudulently removed.” He is accused of transporting it. The government says the items were stolen from well-known golf clubs and other locations between 2009 and 2022. It added that if convicted, Grobenski must forfeit property and cash derived from the proceeds of the identified stolen goods. Augusta National is the home of the Masters Golf Tournament.
Copenhagen fights last part of fire that destroyed 400-year-old landmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Danish firefighters put out the last part of a fire that gutted Copenhagen’s 400-year-old stock exchange building as building owners look to rebuild the iconic landmark. Engaging in activities. Tuesday’s fire, which destroyed half the building and toppled the Dragontail spire, is believed to have started on the roof, which was undergoing renovations, but the cause is still unknown and police are still trying to access the burned parts of the building. No investigation has been conducted. Brian Mikkelsen, president of the Danish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which owns the building and has headquarters in the former stock exchange, says it will be rebuilt “no matter what” and the board supports the idea. said.
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