Greek island of Santorini sees strongest quake yet in weeks of highly unusual seismic swarm
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- The latest of hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after the strongest one so far with magnitude 5.3. Medical staff on Tuesday staged a hospital evacuation drill as scientists say it's unclear whether the weeks of highly unusual seismic activity precede a larger quake. Several more quakes with magnitudes between 4 and 4.8 and hit with epicenters between the islands of Amorgos and Santorini, one of Greece's most popular tourist destinations. Thousands of residents and visitors have left the island.
Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling (through Miami) to you
MIAMI (AP) -- If any husbands or boyfriends mess up Valentine's Day this week, it's not because of a shortage of flowers. In the run up to Feb. 14, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says agricultural specialists at Miami International Airport have processed about 940 million stems of cut flowers. Around 90% of the fresh cut flowers being sold for Valentine's Day in the United States come through Miami, while the other 10% pass through Los Angeles. Roses, carnations, pompons, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums and gypsophila arrive on hundreds of flights, mostly from Colombia and Ecuador, into Miami on their journey to florists and supermarkets across the U.S. and Canada.
A$AP Rocky may take the risk of taking the stand at his felony assault trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rapper A$AP Rocky may take the stand in his own defense at his trial on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The attorneys at the hip-hop star's Los Angeles trial made the revelation in conversations with a judge. They say he could take the stand early Tuesday. Rocky is not legally required to testify, and putting him there would be a risky move. The hip-hop star could get up to 24 years in prison if he's convicted. His team is arguing that a gun he fired in a scuffle with a former friend in 2021 was a prop that only shoots blanks.
Sweden blazes trail in women's hockey by allowing body checking and finds health, quality benefits
ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, Sweden (AP) -- Sweden is a trailblazer in hockey because it has allowed body checking in the women's game since 2022. Hockey's world governing body doesn't allow checking, but Sweden's top league pressed ahead. Officials say they have seen fewer concussions and a better, more exciting game. Women are also feeling more empowered because they are playing essentially by the same rule book as men. The professional women's league in North America introduced checking last year after consulting with Sweden.
Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk
Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with the type of bacteria that causes botulism. Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California, recalled certain lots of tuna sold under the Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B and Trader Joe's brand names. Consumers should not eat the recalled tuna and either discard it or return it for a refund. Botulism can cause difficulty breathing, paralysis and death.
So long, penny! Trump orders US to ditch 1-cent coin after decades of complaints
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. to stop minting pennies. His surprise announcement comes after decades of unsuccessful efforts to phase out the 1-cent coin. Advocates for ditching the penny cite its high production cost and limited utility. Fans of the penny cite its usefulness in charity drives and relative bargain in production costs compared with the nickel. Here's a look at some question surrounding Trump's order.
The iconic 'T' stands for twisted in Tory Burch's new collection at New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) -- Tory Burch has offered what she calls a "twist-ed" take American sportswear in her new fall/winter collection at New York Fashion Week -- exaggerated shapes and details, a splashy backdrop and memorable music. Known for her classic lines and splashes of color against neutral tones, Burch says the result was her way of taking expected pieces and adding unconventional details and pairings. Monday's show at the Museum of Modern Art attracted stars like Amanda Seyfried, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Alexandra Daddario as well as Martha Stewart.
'Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don't work'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they "don't work" and don't last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic. Trump signed an executive order to reverse federal policies that encourage paper straws and restrict plastic straws. Trump has long railed against paper straws, and his 2019 reelection campaign sold Trump-branded reusable plastic straws. His move targets a Biden administration policy to phase out federal purchases of single-use plastics, including straws, by 2035. Several U.S. states and cities have banned plastic straws because they pollute oceans and waterways and harm marine life. Some restaurants no longer automatically give plastic straws to customers.
Vince McMahon's lawyer was wrong to withhold documents sought by grand jury, court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that a former lawyer for pro-wrestling impresario Vince McMahon was wrong to withhold some documents from a federal grand jury. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York agreed with a lower court Monday that the documents were not protected by attorney-client privilege because of an exception for "crime or fraud." The grand jury was investigating how the former CEO of the WWE handled multimillion-dollar settlement agreements with two female employees who accused him of sexual abuse. Representatives for McMahon declined to comment on the ruling. The status of the grand jury investigation was not immediately clear.
What the Westminster show dogs' names mean
The dogs at the Westminster Kennel Club show have names that could make a random password generator cry uncle. But those long, confounding-sounding appellations are actually packed with show-dog information. Clumps of capital letters at the beginning and sometimes the end signify the dogs' achievements in various sports. After those titles, the first word generally indicates the kennel, or breeding program, that produced the dog. Westminster's main competition began Monday with breed-by-breed judging that leads to U.S. dogdom's most illustrious best in show prize, awarded Tuesday night. Four finalists were chosen Monday night. Three more will be picked Tuesday.