Movie Review: “Biker Riders” Birth of Motorcycle Subculture
In the exhilarating first half of “Biker Riders,” writer-director Jeff Nichols is less concerned with building a story around the Vandals, a 1960s motorcycle gang, and more with conjuring an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of the old photographs that inspired the film. “Biker Riders” eventually shoulders a heavier plot mechanism: the movie wants to ride bikes but isn't sure how much story to pack into the journey, Associated Press film writer Jake Coyle wrote in his review. But it's a vivid dramatization of the birth of an American subculture. “Biker Riders” opens in theaters Friday.
The Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams after finishing the season with the worst record in the NBA.
The Detroit Pistons recently fired head coach Monty Williams after finishing with an NBA-worst record of 14-68. Last season was Williams' first season on a six-year, $78.5 million contract, the largest deal offered to an NBA coach at the time. The Pistons briefly lost 28 straight games, the longest single-season streak in NBA history and tied for the longest when multiple seasons are considered.
LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink tears his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Los Angeles rookie Cameron Brink tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the first quarter of the Sparks' 79-70 loss to Connecticut. Brink played just four minutes and committed one foul before the injury Tuesday night. He limped down the sideline and headed to the locker room, but was forced to stop because of pain. Two Sparks staff members lifted him and carried him to the locker room.
Climate protester arrested after spraying Stonehenge monument with orange paint
LONDON (AP) — Two climate change protesters have been arrested for spraying orange paint on the ancient Stonehenge site in southern England. Wiltshire police said the pair were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of damaging one of the world's most famous prehistoric sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chancellor Rishi Sunak called it a “disgraceful act of vandalism.” The incident occurred a day before thousands of people are expected to gather at the 4,500-year-old stone circle to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The act was Just Stop Oil's latest move to draw attention to global warming.
One of Rishi Sunak's bodyguards arrested for betting on UK election date
LONDON (AP) — One of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's bodyguards has been arrested on suspicion of betting on election day before the UK general election was announced. The Metropolitan police said Wednesday that a constable from the Royal and Specialised Security Command was arrested Monday on suspicion of official misconduct. The Gambling Commission said it was investigating “potential election day unlawful activity.” Sunak announced May 22 that parliamentary elections would be held on July 4. The election date was a closely guarded secret. The arrested officer has been released on bail pending further investigation and removed from duty.
Rickwood Field, Willie Mays' first professional ballpark and a monument to opportunity and oppression, welcomes MLB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Rickwood Field will host an MLB game Thursday between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants. It's the oldest professional baseball stadium in the United States and the former home of Hall of Famer Willie Mays and the Negro Leagues' Birmingham Black Barons. The ballpark is a time capsule of opportunity and oppression, a place of social gatherings and political events and baseball achievements of the 20th century. The game will be solemn and nostalgic, honoring Mays and so many other Negro Leaguers. Mays, an electrifying center fielder who left an indelible mark on baseball, died Tuesday afternoon.
Louis Vuitton's Pharrell celebrates diversity of human skin at UNESCO show in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Louis Vuitton celebrated the beauty of humanity with a star-studded menswear showcase at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Models in every shade of human skin walked around a giant globe on a Damier-check lawn, creating a symphony of diversity. Menswear designer Pharrell Williams said after the show, which resembled a trip around the world with the Eiffel Tower and a giant globe as a backdrop, that it was a “tribute to humanity.” Checks in shades of green, blue and black, inspired by Air Afrique suitcase designs, featured prominently in the collection. Williams imbued the collection with a global sense of unity.
Singer Justin Timberlake charged with DUI in Hamptons
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — Pop star Justin Timberlake has been charged with drunk driving in a New York village in the Hamptons. The Sag Harbor Police Department said the suspect ran a stop sign and veered out of his lane while driving a 2025 BMW in Sag Harbor early Tuesday morning. The boy band singer-turned-solo star-turned-actor was released without bail after his arraignment. He was charged with misdemeanor drunk driving, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 26. Timberlake's lawyer and representatives did not immediately respond to The Associated Press' request for comment.
Ethics investigation into Matt Gaetz looking into allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use
WASHINGTON (AP) — New details are emerging in the ethics investigation into Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. In an unusual statement Tuesday, the House Ethics Committee confirmed it was reviewing multiple allegations against the congressman. The committee said it was looking into whether Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct or illegal drug use, whether he accepted inappropriate gifts and whether he tried to obstruct a government investigation into his conduct. The investigation into four other allegations has been closed. Gaetz has categorically denied all the allegations. The ethics committee cautioned that the existence of an investigation into Gaetz does not mean that any violations have occurred.
Kansas is dealing a big blow to the Kansas City professional team with a plan to help pay for a new stadium.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is making a serious push to become the new home of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The state Legislature on Tuesday approved a plan to lure the Chiefs and major league baseball team Kansas City Royals from Missouri. A bipartisan majority of lawmakers approved a bill to issue state bonds to help finance new stadiums and practice facilities for both teams on the Kansas side of the metropolitan area. The plan next goes to Gov. Laura Kelly, who hasn't committed to signing it but said in a statement that Kansas has the potential to become a professional sports powerhouse. Both teams said they look forward to exploring options in Kansas.
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