Science and local sleuthing identify a 250-year-old shipwreck on a Scottish island

LONDON (AP) — Archaeologists have identified a 250-year-old shipwreck uncovered on a remote Scottish beach. A mix of science and historical sleuthing found that it's an 18th-century naval warship and whaling vessel called the Earl of Chatham. The wreck was revealed in February 2024 after a storm swept away sand on Sanday which is part of Scotland’s Orkney Islands. Local farmers and researchers worked together to recover the ship’s 12 tons of oak timbers. Experts traced the ship’s history using tree-ring dating and historical records. It was originally named HMS Hind and it served in the American War of Independence before becoming a whaling ship. It was wrecked off Sanday in 1788.

45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match

WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams has become the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova. Williams delivered some of her familiar big serves and groundstrokes at age 45 while beating Peyton Stearns — a player who is 22 years younger — by a 6-3, 6-4 score at the DC Open. Tuesday night's victory in Washington was the first for Williams in nearly two years. Navratilova was 47 in 2004 when she won for the final time. The former No. 1-ranked Williams had not played singles in an official match since March 2024 in Miami, missing time while having surgery to remove uterine fibroids.

FKA Twigs agrees to settle lawsuit alleging abuse from Shia LaBeouf

LOS ANGELES (AP) — FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf have agreed to settle her lawsuit alleging he was physically and emotionally abusive to her during their relationship. An attorney for the 37-year-old English singer and actor FKA Twigs filed a request Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court to dismiss her case against the 39-year-old American actor. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The two said in a joint statement that they are committed to forging a constructive path forward. The two met when she was cast in his 2018 autobiographical film “Honey Boy” and began a relationship.

Venice Film Festival lineup features Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Emma Stone and Dwayne Johnson

Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Emma Stone, Dwayne Johnson, Adam Sandler and Idris Elba are just some of the celebrities headlining films at the Venice International Film Festival. Films in competition include Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein" and Kathryn Bigelow's “A House of Dynamite.” Organizers on Tuesday unveiled the starry lineup for its 82nd edition, which kicks off a busy fall film festival season in August. The festival will open on Aug. 27 with Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia,” starring Toni Servillo and Anna Ferzetti, and run through Sept. 6. Alexander Payne is presiding over the main competition jury.

Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga tells us a lot about the answer

NEW YORK (AP) — When the KissCam at a Coldplay concert last week landed on a couple who suspiciously escaped their embrace and tried (but failed) to duck out of the spotlight, the internet immediately got to work. Online sleuths quickly rushed to identify who was on camera, uncovering an apparent romantic affair between a tech company’s CEO and its head of human resources. Beyond the fallout of this specific incident, experts point more broadly to the state of “social media surveillance" today. It’s increasingly common for moments that may have been intended to be private, or at least reserved to a physical venue, to make their way online — and often lead to an internet search to find the people involved. That's eroded what privacy expectations we can have in today's modern world.

Cutting edge: Jets unveil a renovated locker room that includes 92 new lockers and a barbershop

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have unveiled a fully renovated locker room, complete with high-tech upgrades. Players arriving at training camp Tuesday saw 92 customized lockers, a larger sauna, a barbershop and a massive Jets ceiling logo. Each locker features automated video screens and fans to dry gear, aiming to reduce the chances of staph infections. The upgrades follow a February NFL Players Association poll that ranked the Jets' locker room 26th in the league. The team says the changes focus on player wellness, efficiency and performance. The Jets with new general manager Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn also revamped their roster this offseason, adding younger talent.

Mountain lion bites 4-year-old on popular Olympic National Park trail, injuring child

PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — Park officials say a mountain lion bit a 4-year-old who was walking with their family over the weekend on a popular trail in Olympic National Park. The National Park Service said Monday that the child was injured during the attack on Sunday and flown to a trauma center in Seattle for treatment. The attack by a mountain lion fitted with a tracking collar was near an overlook on Hurricane Ridge, a popular mountain area with expansive views. Officials say rangers immediately started searching for the cougar and by Monday park staff had “dispatched the animal."

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54. He was known for playing Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.” Costa Rican authorities report he drowned Sunday afternoon at Playa Cocles on the Caribbean coast. A strong current pulled him into deeper waters while swimming. Bystanders rescued him, but first responders found him without vital signs. Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department confirmed the details on Monday. Warner created many TV moments etched in the memories of Generation X children and their parents. He was nominated for an Emmy and won a Grammy for his work as a musician.

Coca-Cola confirms a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola is coming to the US

Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump. Trump said in a social media post last week that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship product in the U.S., which has been sweetened with high fructose corn syrup since the 1980s. Coke confirmed the new product Tuesday when it announced its second-quarter financial results. Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected earnings as higher prices overcame weaker sales volumes. Case volumes fell 1% globally and 1% in North America, but Coke said pricing was up 6% for the April-June period.

Billy Joel says he's 'OK' and not 'deathly ill' after receiving brain disorder diagnosis

NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Joel is doing much better, the “Piano Man” singer wants fans to know. In May, Joel canceled all upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision and balance.” The condition is called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. It is a brain disorder that can affect brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more." In an exclusive interview with People magazine, Joel said he is doing “OK” and is not "deathly ill." He also discussed his health in an episode of comedian Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, telling the host he feels “fine.”