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Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause

HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has begun erupting again. U.S. Geological Survey officials say a glow was detected in webcam images from the summit caldera early Wednesday morning. The images show fissures at the base of the crater generating lava flows on the crater floor's surface. Before issuing the eruption notice, the observatory said increased earthquake activity and changes in the patterns of ground deformation at the summit started Tuesday night, indicating the movement of magma in the subsurface. All activity is within a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

In Kenya, lions are speared to death as human-wildlife conflict worsens amid drought

MBIRIKANI, Kenya (AP) — Parkeru Ntereka lost almost half of his goat herd to hungry lions that wandered into his pen located near Kenya's iconic Amboseli national park. The 56-year-old's loss made headlines in the east African country as it led to the spearing to death of six lions in retaliation by the Maasai people, who have co-existed with wild animals for centuries. The killings highlighted the growing human-wildlife conflict in parts of east Africa that conservationists say has been exacerbated by a yearslong drought. At the same time, the predator population within the parks has increased. Hunger and thirst can send them into communities.

New version of 'The Wiz' will be led by Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. sharing the title role

NEW YORK (AP) — Two men who stepped into 6-inch heels for "Kinky Boots" on Broadway will play the title character behind the curtain when "The Wiz" tours the U.S. starting this fall and lands on Broadway in 2024 — Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. Brady will star as the Wiz in San Francisco from Jan. 16-Feb. 11 at the Golden Gate Theatre, and in Los Angeles from Feb. 13–March 3, before hitting Broadway in spring 2024. Mingo will star in the role of the Wiz in the remaining cities of the national tour. The two actors were last on Broadway in "Kinky Boots" playing Lola. Brady handed the role to Mingo and "now I’ll go on the road and then hand him the baton," says Mingo.

New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft

New York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, claiming that the automakers’ vehicles are too susceptible to theft. The lawsuit alleges that Hyundai Motor America and Kia America Inc. failed to keep up with other automakers by not adopting immobilizer technology that ensured car ignitions could not be started without their keys. The city claims the vehicle thefts are straining the resources of its police department, as well as negatively impacting public safety and emergency services.

Indonesia to deport Australian surfer jailed for drunken rampage in conservative province

MEULABOH, Indonesia (AP) — An Australia surfer who was jailed for attacking several people while drunk and naked in Indonesia's deeply conservative Muslim province of Aceh will be deported to his country after he agreed to apologize and pay compensation. Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones was detained in late April on Simeulue Island, a surf resort in West Aceh regency, after police accused him of going on a drunken rampage that left a fisherman with serious injuries. An immigration official says Risby-Jones walked free on Tuesday after he went through a restorative justice process by offering to apologize for the attack and compensation to the fisherman's family. He avoided going to court and face a possible charge of assault that could land him up to five years in prison.

Soccer world waits for Messi's decision with Al-Hilal, Barcelona and Inter Miami possible options

LONDON (AP) — The soccer world is waiting for Lionel Messi's decision. The Argentina great is essentially a free agent after bidding adieu to Paris Saint-Germain. The big question now is surrounding where will the World Cup winner will go next. Things are still up in the air and that has sparked frenzied rumors about the next destination of one of the greatest soccer players in history. Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, Barcelona in Spain and Inter Miami in the United States remain the three most likely options for Messi.

Wife of slain man says police didn't respond to her 911 report that he had been taken hostage

DENVER (AP) — A woman who received a desperate text from her husband indicating he had been taken hostage says she called 911 but that police didn't respond until about an hour later, by which time he had been shot and killed. The Colorado Springs Police Department says it found two deceased adult males on Friday at the location that Talija Campbell said she feared her husband Qualin Campbell was being held by another man. It says the officers were responding to a report of a shooting at 2:09 p.m. She says she called 911 just after 1 p.m. after her husband texted her a photo of a man sitting next to him in his car and a message that said "911" and "Send Please!"

Air India plane flying to San Francisco lands in Russia's Siberia after engine problem

NEW DELHI (AP) — An Air India flight from New Delhi to San Francisco has been diverted to Russia after it developed an engine problem. The airline says the plane, a Boeing 777 carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members, landed safely at Magadan airport in Siberia in the country's far east. One passenger said he and his family are barred from leaving the hostel where they are staying in Magadan and can't use their credit cards to buy things because of sanctions over Russia's war on Ukraine. The airline says a replacement aircraft is on its way to Magadan so the stranded passengers can continue their travel to the United States.

Platonic co-parenting offers an alternate model for family building

NEW YORK (AP) — More families are coming together platonically. That means arranging to raise children with friends, known sperm donors or through elective co-parenting connections made on so-called mating sites. Advocates say platonic co-parenting often avoids the pain of divorce or the added stress and expense of going it alone. The idea of parenting with others platonically while living separately has been around for years among LGBTQ+ people. But it has gained ground among heterosexuals. Interest skyrocketed during the pandemic. Co-parenting matching sites are akin to dating services and apps. Users grew by the thousands during 2020 and 2021. Experts urge people who are serious about such arrangements to work out co-parenting agreements with a lawyer or family coach ahead of time.

From swords to fishing lures to "sprinklers," MLB celebrations have become full-scale productions

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Major League Baseball celebrations have turned into a full-on production for some teams. About half the clubs in MLB are using some kind of prop or ritual to celebrate a big hit or a big play in ways that often go viral. The Pittsburgh Pirates use a sword and a "home run jacket." The Minnesota Twins act like they're going fishing. The Baltimore Orioles operate a "human sprinkler." The players say the celebrations are a way to connect with fans and break up the monotony of a season. Pirates star Andrew McCutchen says players are "showmen" and it's their job to put on a show when they take the field.

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