More than 1 million power banks recalled after some consumers report fires

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 1.15 million power banks are under recall across the U.S. after some fires and explosions were reported by consumers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, electronics maker Anker Innovations is recalling certain “PowerCore 10000” power banks because the lithium-ion battery inside can overheat — posing fire and burn risks. China-based Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions involving these now-recalled portable chargers. That includes two minor burn injuries and 11 reports of property damage amounting to over $60,700. Consumers in possession these now-recalled chargers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Anker for a free replacement.

Reds pitcher Wade Miley accused in court documents of being drug supplier for the late Tyler Skaggs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley is accused in court documents of providing drugs to the late Tyler Skaggs, a Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died of an accidental overdose in Texas during a 2019 road trip. Skaggs’ former agent, Ryan Hamill, said in a deposition that Skaggs told him he was using pain pills containing oxycodone, which were provided by Miley. The deposition is part of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Skaggs’ family against the Angels in California. A former publicist for the Angels, Eric Kay, was convicted in Texas of providing the fentanyl-laced pills that an autopsy said contributed to Skaggs’ death.

Shaquille O'Neal to pay $1.8 million to settle FTX class action lawsuit

Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal will pay $1.8 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to the demise of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. O’Neal, and other celebrities like Tom Brady and Stephen Curry, were named in the lawsuit in 2022. They had been accused of touting FTX as a reputable and trustworthy investment option via paid endorsements. The proposed settlement only pertains to O’Neal.

Earthquakes damage centuries-old monasteries in a secluded religious community in Greece

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Centuries-old monasteries have been damaged by an ongoing series of earthquakes in a secluded monastic community in northern Greece. A magnitude 5.3 quake struck the Mount Athos peninsula on June 7, followed by a series of both undersea and land-based tremors. The semi-autonomous monastic republic is one of the most important religious sites for Orthodox Christians. It is home to 20 monasteries and observes strict traditions, including a ban on all women entering the territory. The Culture Ministry reported “severe cracks” in the dome of the Monastery of Xenophon as well as damage to religious frescoes at a number of sites.

Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ananda Lewis, the former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity, has died. She was 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Emory, confirmed Lewis’ death in a Facebook post Wednesday. Lewis had been battling breast cancer. Lewis made a name for herself as a host on BET’s “Teen Summit." After a few seasons, Lewis took her talents over to MTV in 1997. She was a host and veejay on “MTV Live.” “Hot Zone” and “Total Request Live,” a daily top 10 video countdown show. Lewis was open about her cancer journey since she publicly shared her diagnosis in 2020.

JetBlue flight from Chicago rolls off runway and into grass in Boston

BOSTON (AP) — A JetBlue flight landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport has rolled off the runway and into the grass. Samantha Decker, with Massachusetts Port Authority, says that no one on JetBlue flight 312 was injured. The runway remained closed Thursday afternoon while crews assessed the aircraft and passengers were bussed to the terminal. The plane was coming from Chicago. JetBlue said in an emailed statement that they would conduct an investigation to understand why the plane veered off the runway.

Chris Kreider bids a bittersweet farewell to Rangers, heralds his fresh start with Anaheim Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Chris Kreider has known for months that his long, decorated tenure with the New York Rangers would probably end this summer. While the close of his run on Broadway is undeniably bittersweet, he’s also thrilled to raise the curtain on his next chapter on the West Coast. The Anaheim Ducks acquired Kreider and a fourth-round pick from the Rangers on Thursday in a trade for prospect Carey Terrance and a third-round pick. Kreider waived his no-trade clause after Rangers general manager Chris Drury decided he needed salary cap space more than Kreider, the left wing who became a Rangers mainstay over 14 seasons.

Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail

BOSTON (AP) — A Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the United States has been released on bail. Thirty-year-old Kseniia Petrova has been in federal custody since February. Petrova hugged and laughed with supporters afterward Thursday. She said she wanted to “thank everybody.” She was returning from a vacation in France, where she had obtained a package of superfine sections of frog embryos for research purposes. She was later questioned about the samples while passing through a U.S. Customs and Border Protection checkpoint at Boston Logan International Airport. Petrova has said she didn’t realize the items needed to be declared and was not trying to sneak anything into the country.

Dua Lipa confirms long-speculated engagement to actor Callum Turner

Dua Lipa has confirmed her engagement to Callum Turner, months after speculation began. She went on the record about the engagement in a cover story for British Vogue’s July issue, published Thursday. The 29-year-old said she was obsessed with the ring the 35-year-old actor had made for her. The London-born, British Albanian powerhouse is credited with revitalizing a kind of energetic disco-pop sound in the mainstream. Albums include “Future Nostalgia” and last year's “Radical Optimism” and she's had five Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Turner is known for his roles in the “Fantastic Beasts” movies and “The Boys in the Boat” and “Masters of the Air.”

Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station. NASA said Thursday that it wants to monitor the cabin pressure on the Russian side of the orbiting lab, before accepting visitors. SpaceX was supposed to launch four private astronauts this week on a two-week space station mission. Bad weather and SpaceX rocket trouble delayed the flight. Then the space station leak issue cropped up. The Russian Space Agency has long been dealing with a cabin pressure leak at the station. Recent repairs resulted in what NASA calls “a new pressure signature.”