Mike Myers on Playing Elon Musk, Politics on ‘S.N.L.’ and Why He Filmed a Campaign Ad

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, 67, was arrested on federal extortion charges for allegedly pressuring a cannabis company executive into a $50,000 investment deal under threat of harming their business. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison, as prosecutors highlight the case as a commitment to combat public corruption. Want More Context? 🔎

Turkey aims to become a regional energy hub, initiating natural gas exports to Syria from Azerbaijan, supported by Qatar, to alleviate Syria's electricity shortages. This strategic move not only enhances Turkey's influence in energy dynamics but also reflects shifting alliances, as Arab monarchies invest significantly in Syria amidst global energy market disruptions. Want More Context? 🔎

Ancient dinosaur footprints, dating back 110-115 million years, were uncovered in Northwest Travis County, Texas, following recent flooding that exposed them. Confirmed by UT paleontologists, the tracks include those of carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus and possibly the herbivorous Paluxysaurus, Texas's state dinosaur. Want More Context? 🔎

A couple, Marcone da Silva Cardoso, 28, and Adriana Machado Ribeiro, 42, tragically died when their vehicle rolled off a cliff in Venda Nova do Imigrante, Brazil, while they were intimate inside. The car fell nearly 400 meters, and police found no evidence of foul play; both victims had been in a relationship for about six months, with Ribeiro leaving two children and Cardoso a four-year-old son. Want More Context? 🔎

Mexico's government is pursuing compensation from Adidas, accusing the brand of cultural appropriation for its new Oaxaca Slip-On shoes, which resemble traditional huaraches without authorization from the Indigenous community in Villa de Hidalgo Yalalag. President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the need for compliance with heritage laws to protect collective intellectual property, while Adidas has agreed to meet with Oaxacan officials regarding restitution. Want More Context? 🔎

Nagasaki, Japan, is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, which killed around 70,000 people on August 9, 1945. Survivors, now aging and dwindling in number, advocate for nuclear disarmament while expressing concerns over rising global nuclear threats and Japan's reluctance to sign disarmament treaties. Want More Context? 🔎