Star Bassist Carol Kaye rejects Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honor - NPR

One of the most in-demand session players of the 1960s, Kaye was listed alongside the late record producer Thom Bell and the late pianist Nicky Hopkins as inductees in the Musical Excellence category.

Hot-air balloon in Brazil catches fire and falls from the sky, killing 8 and injuring 13 - AP News

A hot-air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people. Thirteen people survived and were taken to hospitals on Saturday. Santa Catarina’s military fire brigade said that 21 people were on…

Orioles Place Adley Rutschman On 10-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

The Orioles lost their star catcher to the injured list today, and Tony Mansolino discussed Samuel Basallo's future. Read more at MLBTR.

Country star’s vocals tank on stage, fans say this isn’t the first time: ‘It’s an ongoing issue’ - Syracuse.com

The country crooner claimed his voice often acts up at one particular venue. Fans on TikTok say this occurs frequently, regardless of the location.

OpenAI May Have Screwed Up So Badly That Its Entire Future Is Under Threat - Futurism

In its quest to become a for-profit entity, OpenAI may have catastrophically fumbled the bag with Microsoft.

Major supermarket chain closing 60 locations - TheStreet

8 people killed, 13 injured after hot-air balloon catches fire and falls in Brazil - NPR

A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said. Thirteen people survived and were taken to hospitals.

11-year-old died from 'excessive' pain medication after beating cancer, lawsuit - WKRC

An 11-year-old girl who beat cancer allegedly died after her hospital gave her "excessive" pain medication instead of properly treating her.

Struggling restaurant chain likely to shut down or be sold - TheStreet

The chain's owner has already closed about one third of its locations.

I can't stop thinking about this plotline in 'Materialists' - NPR

A money-obsessed NYC matchmaker is wooed by a financial investor and a cater waiter in a romantic drama that has its protagonist finding strength and emotional growth via a side character's suffering.

Rumor Roundup: Plan for WWE women’s tag titles, Cena’s final dates, Mercedes Moné, more! - Cageside Seats

The latest rumors, including WWE not vacating the women’s tag titles even though Liv Morgan is out injured, Mercedes Mone willing to lose against Athena for a rematch at All In, figuring out the final dates on John Cena’s retirement tour, Elijah torn triceps …

Raleigh passes Bench for most HRs by catcher before All-Star break -- in 14 fewer games! - MLB.com

CHICAGO -- Cal Raleigh’s epic season of slug has reached historic territory. The Mariners’ backstop crushed his 28th homer of the season during the first inning of Friday afternoon’s 9-4 win over the Cubs, then for good measure, he quite literally left the bu…

Cal Raleigh clubs two more homers as Mariners rally past Cubs - The Seattle Times

Raleigh hit two home runs to not only increase his MLB-leading total to 29 but also surpass Johnny Bench for the most home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break.

Pirates reliever suspended after viral altercation with fan at Comerica Park - MLive.com

Dennis Santana was suspended for four games after he lunged at a fan in the first row near the bullpen in Detroit.

Cal Raleigh breaks Johnny Bench’s record for homers by a catcher before All-Star break - AP News

Cal Raleigh broke Hall of Famer Johnny Bench’s 1970 record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major league-leading 28th and 29th in the Seattle Mariners’ 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Raleigh put Seattle ahead and…

Senegal women's hoops team denied U.S. visas - ESPN

The prime minister of Senegal said the women's basketball team has canceled plans to train in the U.S. after visa applications of five players and seven officials were not approved.