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Grandad lands $31m Powerball jackpot, young Aussie found dead at Thai hotel, Trump's tribute after Hulk Hogan's death
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog this Friday. Lottery officials have identified the sole winner of the $31 million Powerball jackpot last night, with a Queensland grandfather taking home the top prize. US President Donald Trump has paid tribute to Hulk Hogan after the iconic wrestler died at the age of 71. Hogan was rushed to hospital after suffering a medical emergency at his home. A young Australian man has died in a hotel in Phuket, with authorities trying to determine what happened. Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. Grandad's selfless response after landing $31 million Powerball jackpot A Queensland grandfather has claimed the Powerball's $31 million jackpot and he's revealed his selfless plans with the prize. The Brisbane man says he's done most of the things he wished in life so doesn't have much use for the money himself. 'I'm retired myself. I've lived a happy life, and I've been lucky enough to tick most things off my bucket list, so this will be used more for helping others," he told lottery officials. 'This does so much for my family. It'll set up my kids and grandkids." Police trying to work out how fatal jet ski crash happened Police detectives are appealing for CCTV vision as they try and determine what exactly happened in a fatal jet ski crash that left a teen boy dead in Sydney's south earlier this week. Police had said they believe 15-year-old Mitchell Irvine and 14-year-old Noah Watkins crashed into an 'obstacle', throwing individuals into the Georges River on Tuesday evening. Mitchell was killed while Noah was hospitalised in a serious condition with a severed arm. Family friends have speculated a lack of light caused them to miss an object under Tom Uglys bridge as they passed through. Addressing media on Wednesday, Superintendent Donald Faulds said there was 'a lot of debris' in the water following the incident, and he 'main part' of the jet ski had not yet been recovered. He said the water was 'very murky' and the conditions were 'very, very scary' when the first responders arrived at the scene. Driver ditches Tesla in car park Has Tesla's struggles prompted this driver to ditch their vehicle? The EV giant's popularity has plummeted in recent months in part thanks to its CEO Elon Musk and now one Adelaide appears to have given up on their vehicle. A white Tesla has been left on charge at Burnside Village shopping centre for a couple of weeks with confusion over who owns it, 7 News Adelaide reported. Management has resorted to fencing the vehicle off as they search for the owner. Questions over old planes as 48 killed in crash An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying 48 people crashed in Russia's far east on Thursday as it was preparing to land, killing everyone on board in an incident that spotlighted the continued use of old, Soviet-era aircraft. The burning fuselage of the plane, which was made in 1976, was spotted by a search helicopter after it disappeared from radar screens. It had been attempting to land for a second time after failing to touch down on its first approach, the Far Eastern Transport Prosecutor's Office said in a statement. Operated by the privately owned Siberian regional airline Angara, it had been en route from the city of Blagoveshchensk near the Chinese border to Tynda, an important railway junction in the Amur region. It was carrying 42 passengers, including five children, and six crew. The regional governor and federal investigators confirmed that everyone on board had been killed. Investigators said they had opened a criminal case into the suspected violation of air traffic and air transport rules, resulting in the death of more than two people through negligence. The plane had recently passed a technical safety inspection, Russian news agencies reported, and had been involved in four apparently minor incidents since 2018. The crash is likely to raise new questions about the viability of continuing to fly such old planes in far-flung corners of Russia at a time when Western sanctions have crimped Moscow's ability to access investment and spare parts. Read more here. Trump leads tributes for wrestler Hulk Hogan US President Donald Trump has led tributes for iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan, who has died at the age of 71 after a medical emergency. "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster. Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way – Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. "To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" Hogan said he became a vocal supporter of Trump following the failed assassination attempt on him, labelling Trump a "hero". Strange detail as young Aussie found dead in Thai hotel room Mystery surrounds the death of a young Australian man found lifeless in a Thai hotel room — with a mobile phone placed on his chest and an active call still running. The man, believed to be in his early 20s, was discovered by staff on Wednesday morning, days after reportedly being involved in a motorcycle crash. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances, as questions grow around what led to his sudden death on the popular island of Phuket. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanom Thongpaen said the man was still on a call when the body was discovered. "The line hadn't been disconnected, and he had died like that. There were no signs of struggle or anything suspicious," he told Reuters. "It appeared he had been on the call for about 12 hours. The phone screen had gone dark, but we could still see the call duration and confirm he was on a call." Thongpaen said there had been no signs of assault or a break-in in the room. "We don't know who he was talking to," he said. "I tried speaking into the phone, but there was no response. The line remained active, but there was no voice on the other end. The phone was locked so that we couldn't examine it further." Read more here. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. A Queensland grandfather has claimed the Powerball's $31 million jackpot and he's revealed his selfless plans with the prize. The Brisbane man says he's done most of the things he wished in life so doesn't have much use for the money himself. 'I'm retired myself. I've lived a happy life, and I've been lucky enough to tick most things off my bucket list, so this will be used more for helping others," he told lottery officials. 'This does so much for my family. It'll set up my kids and grandkids." Police trying to work out how fatal jet ski crash happened Police detectives are appealing for CCTV vision as they try and determine what exactly happened in a fatal jet ski crash that left a teen boy dead in Sydney's south earlier this week. Police had said they believe 15-year-old Mitchell Irvine and 14-year-old Noah Watkins crashed into an 'obstacle', throwing individuals into the Georges River on Tuesday evening. Mitchell was killed while Noah was hospitalised in a serious condition with a severed arm. Family friends have speculated a lack of light caused them to miss an object under Tom Uglys bridge as they passed through. Addressing media on Wednesday, Superintendent Donald Faulds said there was 'a lot of debris' in the water following the incident, and he 'main part' of the jet ski had not yet been recovered. He said the water was 'very murky' and the conditions were 'very, very scary' when the first responders arrived at the scene. Police detectives are appealing for CCTV vision as they try and determine what exactly happened in a fatal jet ski crash that left a teen boy dead in Sydney's south earlier this week. Police had said they believe 15-year-old Mitchell Irvine and 14-year-old Noah Watkins crashed into an 'obstacle', throwing individuals into the Georges River on Tuesday evening. Mitchell was killed while Noah was hospitalised in a serious condition with a severed arm. Family friends have speculated a lack of light caused them to miss an object under Tom Uglys bridge as they passed through. Addressing media on Wednesday, Superintendent Donald Faulds said there was 'a lot of debris' in the water following the incident, and he 'main part' of the jet ski had not yet been recovered. He said the water was 'very murky' and the conditions were 'very, very scary' when the first responders arrived at the scene. Driver ditches Tesla in car park Has Tesla's struggles prompted this driver to ditch their vehicle? The EV giant's popularity has plummeted in recent months in part thanks to its CEO Elon Musk and now one Adelaide appears to have given up on their vehicle. A white Tesla has been left on charge at Burnside Village shopping centre for a couple of weeks with confusion over who owns it, 7 News Adelaide reported. Management has resorted to fencing the vehicle off as they search for the owner. Has Tesla's struggles prompted this driver to ditch their vehicle? The EV giant's popularity has plummeted in recent months in part thanks to its CEO Elon Musk and now one Adelaide appears to have given up on their vehicle. A white Tesla has been left on charge at Burnside Village shopping centre for a couple of weeks with confusion over who owns it, 7 News Adelaide reported. Management has resorted to fencing the vehicle off as they search for the owner. Questions over old planes as 48 killed in crash An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying 48 people crashed in Russia's far east on Thursday as it was preparing to land, killing everyone on board in an incident that spotlighted the continued use of old, Soviet-era aircraft. The burning fuselage of the plane, which was made in 1976, was spotted by a search helicopter after it disappeared from radar screens. It had been attempting to land for a second time after failing to touch down on its first approach, the Far Eastern Transport Prosecutor's Office said in a statement. Operated by the privately owned Siberian regional airline Angara, it had been en route from the city of Blagoveshchensk near the Chinese border to Tynda, an important railway junction in the Amur region. It was carrying 42 passengers, including five children, and six crew. The regional governor and federal investigators confirmed that everyone on board had been killed. Investigators said they had opened a criminal case into the suspected violation of air traffic and air transport rules, resulting in the death of more than two people through negligence. The plane had recently passed a technical safety inspection, Russian news agencies reported, and had been involved in four apparently minor incidents since 2018. The crash is likely to raise new questions about the viability of continuing to fly such old planes in far-flung corners of Russia at a time when Western sanctions have crimped Moscow's ability to access investment and spare parts. Read more here. An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying 48 people crashed in Russia's far east on Thursday as it was preparing to land, killing everyone on board in an incident that spotlighted the continued use of old, Soviet-era aircraft. The burning fuselage of the plane, which was made in 1976, was spotted by a search helicopter after it disappeared from radar screens. It had been attempting to land for a second time after failing to touch down on its first approach, the Far Eastern Transport Prosecutor's Office said in a statement. Operated by the privately owned Siberian regional airline Angara, it had been en route from the city of Blagoveshchensk near the Chinese border to Tynda, an important railway junction in the Amur region. It was carrying 42 passengers, including five children, and six crew. The regional governor and federal investigators confirmed that everyone on board had been killed. Investigators said they had opened a criminal case into the suspected violation of air traffic and air transport rules, resulting in the death of more than two people through negligence. The plane had recently passed a technical safety inspection, Russian news agencies reported, and had been involved in four apparently minor incidents since 2018. The crash is likely to raise new questions about the viability of continuing to fly such old planes in far-flung corners of Russia at a time when Western sanctions have crimped Moscow's ability to access investment and spare parts. Read more here. Trump leads tributes for wrestler Hulk Hogan US President Donald Trump has led tributes for iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan, who has died at the age of 71 after a medical emergency. "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster. Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way – Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. "To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" Hogan said he became a vocal supporter of Trump following the failed assassination attempt on him, labelling Trump a "hero". US President Donald Trump has led tributes for iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan, who has died at the age of 71 after a medical emergency. "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster. Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way – Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. "To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" Hogan said he became a vocal supporter of Trump following the failed assassination attempt on him, labelling Trump a "hero". Strange detail as young Aussie found dead in Thai hotel room Mystery surrounds the death of a young Australian man found lifeless in a Thai hotel room — with a mobile phone placed on his chest and an active call still running. The man, believed to be in his early 20s, was discovered by staff on Wednesday morning, days after reportedly being involved in a motorcycle crash. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances, as questions grow around what led to his sudden death on the popular island of Phuket. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanom Thongpaen said the man was still on a call when the body was discovered. "The line hadn't been disconnected, and he had died like that. There were no signs of struggle or anything suspicious," he told Reuters. "It appeared he had been on the call for about 12 hours. The phone screen had gone dark, but we could still see the call duration and confirm he was on a call." Thongpaen said there had been no signs of assault or a break-in in the room. "We don't know who he was talking to," he said. "I tried speaking into the phone, but there was no response. The line remained active, but there was no voice on the other end. The phone was locked so that we couldn't examine it further." Read more here. Mystery surrounds the death of a young Australian man found lifeless in a Thai hotel room — with a mobile phone placed on his chest and an active call still running. The man, believed to be in his early 20s, was discovered by staff on Wednesday morning, days after reportedly being involved in a motorcycle crash. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances, as questions grow around what led to his sudden death on the popular island of Phuket. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanom Thongpaen said the man was still on a call when the body was discovered. "The line hadn't been disconnected, and he had died like that. There were no signs of struggle or anything suspicious," he told Reuters. "It appeared he had been on the call for about 12 hours. The phone screen had gone dark, but we could still see the call duration and confirm he was on a call." Thongpaen said there had been no signs of assault or a break-in in the room. "We don't know who he was talking to," he said. "I tried speaking into the phone, but there was no response. The line remained active, but there was no voice on the other end. The phone was locked so that we couldn't examine it further." Read more here.
Wall Street Journal
4 hours ago
- Wall Street Journal
Podcast: S&P Hits New Record, but Some Stocks Lag Behind
Some large stocks dragged on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, including UnitedHealth Group. The health conglomerate disclosed that it is cooperating with criminal and civil investigations by the U.S. Justice Department. Plus: Tesla shares slid after Elon Musk's electric vehicle-maker said car sales continued to fall for another quarter. 🎧 Listen: Danny Lewis hosts the WSJ Minute Briefing podcast.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan's sex tape lawsuit had a lasting effect on cases involving celebrity privacy
Famous for his fearless bravado as a pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan won one of his most notable victories in a Florida courtroom by emphasizing his humiliation and emotional distress after a news and gossip website published a video of Hogan having sex with a friend's wife. A 2016 civil trial that pitted the First Amendment against the privacy rights of celebrities ended with a jury awarding Hogan a whopping $140 million in his lawsuit against Gawker Media. Though both parties later settled on $31 million to avoid protracted appeals, the case put Gawker out of business. It also ensured Hogan, who died Thursday at age 71, and his legal team would have a long-term impact on media law. The case showed that, in certain circumstances, celebrities could persuade a jury that their right to privacy outweighs the freedom of the press — even when the published material was true. The case put media outlets on notice that 'the public doesn't necessarily like the press,' especially when reporting intrudes into intimate details of even public figures' private lives, said Samantha Barbas, a University of Iowa law professor who writes about press freedoms and First Amendment issues. She said it also emboldened celebrities, politicians and others in the public spotlight to be more aggressive in suing over unflattering news coverage — as seen recently in President Donald Trump's pursuit of court cases against the Wall Street Journal, ABC and CBS. 'I think the lasting effect of the Hulk Hogan case was it really started this trend of libel and privacy lawsuits being weaponized to kind of take down these media organizations,' Barbas said. Hogan wept hearing the verdict in a case that was 'real personal' Hogan, whose given name was Terry Bollea, sued Gawker for invading his privacy after the website in 2012 posted an edited version of a video of Hogan having sex with the wife of his then-best friend, Florida-based radio DJ Bubba The Love Sponge Clem. Clem gave his blessing to the coupling and recorded the video that was later leaked to Gawker. Hogan insisted he was unaware the intimate encounter was being filmed. The former WWE champion testified that he was 'completely humiliated' when the sex video became public. Hogan's lead trial attorney, Ken Turkel, recalled Thursday how his muscular, mustachioed client cried in court as the jury verdict was read. 'To him the privacy part of it was integral. It was important,' Turkel said. 'Eight-year-old kids were googling 'Hulk Hogan' and 'Wrestlemania,' and they were getting a sex tape. That was hurtful to him in a real personal way.' The three-week trial was closely followed far beyond the courtroom in St. Petersburg, Florida, as thousands of wrestling fans, First Amendment watchers and others stayed glued to their screens as the trial was streamed live online. Salacious details emerged about Hogan's sex life as jurors and spectators viewed. images of him in thong underwear. Other testimony focused on how New York-based Gawker practiced journalism differently than traditional news outlets. And Hogan explained to the jury about the difference between his wrestling persona and his private life. Jury rejected that First Amendment protected publishing sex tape The jury ultimately rejected arguments by Gawker's attorneys that Hogan's sex tape was newsworthy and that publishing it, no matter how distasteful, was protected speech under the First Amendment. 'Now more people, including judges, understand that it's possible to sue someone for revealing something truthful, as long as that something is deeply personal and its publication is highly offensive,' said Amy Gajda, a Brooklyn Law School professor who followed and wrote about the case against Gawker. News outlets still have broad legal protection for publishing information about public figures, even things that would generally be considered private, Gajda said 'As long as there is news value in what is published and the media can argue that effectively, they can get a privacy case dismissed very early on,' she said. ___ Bynum reported from Savannah, Georgia.
