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Yahoo
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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.
Fox News
18 minutes ago
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- Fox News
Jesse Watters: The colors that mattered most to Hulk Hogan were red, white and blue
Fox News host Jesse Watters reflects on the legacy of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
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Business Standard
18 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Trump pays tribute to 'friend' Hulk Hogan, says he was 'MAGA all the way'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) paid tribute to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, calling him a "great friend" and praising his strength, intelligence, and cultural influence. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way -- Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. 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!" Trump's tribute came shortly after news broke of Hogan's passing. Professional wrestling icon and pop culture legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71 in Florida, The Hill reported on Thursday. Hogan, born Terry Bollea, passed away on Thursday, with TMZ being the first to report his death. The Hill noted that Hogan made headlines last year with a surprise appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where he publicly endorsed President Donald Trump's White House bid. His dramatic onstage moment included ripping off his shirt and energizing the crowd. "When [Trump's] back in the White House, America's gonna start winning again," Hogan exclaimed during his appearance. Tributes also came in from the professional wrestling community. The WWE paid tribute to the Hall of Famer in a post on social media. "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," it said. "One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans," The Hill cited. Hogan's influence extended beyond wrestling. His signature platinum-blond mustache, vibrant bandanas, and iconic "Hulkamania" shirts made him a global wrestling sensation throughout the 1980s, as The Hill highlighted in its report. In later years, Hogan indicated a continued connection with Trump and suggested he might take on a role in a future administration. Recalling a past conversation with Trump, Hogan said during a Fox News interview, "My president said, 'You know something, you'd be great to run the President's Council on Physical Fitness.'" Representatives for Hogan have not yet responded to a request for comment, The Hill added. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Daily Mail
18 minutes ago
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- Daily Mail
Future of Hulk Hogan's wrestling series revealed after his sudden death
Fox Nation will reportedly still stream Hulk Hogan 's new wrestling series - despite his shock death on Thursday at the age of 71. The wrestling legend - whose real name was Terry Bollea - suffered a cardiac arrest, with medics unable to save him. Hogan's sudden death comes just weeks before the scheduled launch of 'Real American Freestyle,' a promotion co-founded by the wrestling icon. 'RAF01' is slated to be broadcast on Fox Nation on August 30 but Hogan's tragic passing sparked uncertainty about the future of the series. On Thursday, however, TMZ reported that 'Real American Freestyle' will still be shown live on the Fox News streaming service. 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hulk Hogan, who single-handedly shaped the world of professional wrestling and inspired millions around the world. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and his many fans,' Fox Nation president Lauren Petterson told TMZ. 'RAF01,' is set to take place at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, with the organization's second event reportedly scheduled for this fall. 'Real American Freestyle' CEO Chad Bronstein - one of Hogan's co-founders - said the new league is 'part of his legacy' and that they 'intend to honor it.' 'We lost our Commissioner. We lost a friend. And the sport of wrestling lost one of its greatest champions, not just in the ring, but in spirit,' he told TMZ. 'From day one, he threw his weight behind this league. He met with athletes. He watched tape, shared stories, and showed up like only he could. RAF was personal to him, something bigger than all of us.' Bronstein continued: 'Hulk Hogan believed wrestling was more than just entertainment. He saw it as a brotherhood, a proving ground and a platform for greatness. 'That's what Real American Freestyle was built to be, a new stage for the toughest, most passionate athletes on Earth. And Hulk was at the center of it.'
Daily Telegraph
34 minutes ago
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- Daily Telegraph
Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed
Don't miss out on the headlines from Other Sports. Followed categories will be added to My News. Iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 after he suffered a heart attack at his Florida home on Thursday, US time. Hogan's manager Chris Volo told NBC that the star died surrounded by loved ones. There had been concerns about his health for several weeks but Hogan's wife Sky had assured fans that while Hogan was recovering after several operations there was 'no need to panic'. Tragically, and despite the optimism, Hogan did not make it through his recovery World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed Hogan's death and said it was 'saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan had passed away'. The organisation said Hogan, as Terry Bollea was known professionally, was 'one of pop culture's most recognisable figures' who had helped WWE achieve 'global recognition' in the 1980s. Hulk Hogan was always a commanding and flamboyant presence. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) US President Donald Trump said on social media the 'Hulkster' was a 'great friend' and 'MAGA all the way'. He applauded Hogan's 'absolutely electric speech' at last July's Republican National Convention. '(Hogan was) strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive.' President Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr, said simply: 'R. I. P to a legend'. Hulk Hogan rips his shirt as he speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by) Hulk Hogan speaks on the final night of the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) Police confirmed an ambulance was called to Hogan's home in Clearwater, west of Tampa, at 9.51am on Thursday (11.51pm AEST). 'The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident … Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased,' police said in a statement. Police added that there were 'no signs of foul play or suspicious activity'. He is survived by his wife, children Lind and Brooke and two grandchildren. Hulk Hogan in 1986. PicTitan/Sports/Inc. Sport / Wrestling – archived Muhammad Ali, left, Liberace, centre, and Hulk Hogan get together at Madison Square Garden in preparation for their upcoming wrestling event, March 29, 1985, in New York. Picture: AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File. Recent poor health Acquaintances of Hogan have claimed he had been in poor health since at least the beginning of July. But Hogan's wife Sky said that, Hogan was 'healing' and there was 'no need for panic' despite 'intense' surgeries. 'No, he's definitely not in a coma! His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage … none of those rumours are true,' she reportedly wrote on Instagram this month. Hulk Hogan fighting pro wrestler King Kong Bundy. 'He's been recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion which is an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process. 'We've been in and out of the hospital to support that recovery. 'So truly, there's no need for the drama or panic some people try to stir up,' she added. 'He's healing, and we're taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience.' Hogan in 2015 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Picture: AFP PHOTO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Robin Marchant Dominated WWE in the 1980s Born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1953, Hogan started wrestling in 1977 after dropping out of university and soon joined the Word Wrestling Federation which became the WWE. The name 'Hulk' came from TV series The Incredible Hulk which was popular at the time. Hogan's charisma and flamboyance – including his trademark handlebar moustache, bandannas and theatrical ripping off of his shirt – helped propel him to stardom. Hulk Hogan, whose given name is Terry Bollea, waiting in the courtroom during a break in his trial against Gawker Media in St. Petersburg, Fla., March 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, Pool, File) His charm, ability to whip up a crowd and antics in the ring led him to achieve the fame few other wrestlers were able to sustain. Some considered his showmanship to surpass his actual wrestling ability. Yet he was WWE champion six times, albeit in a choreographed fusion of entertainment and sport. The adoration of fans and the ensuing 'Hulkamania' kept him at the forefront of WWE. After he stopped wrestling, Hogan began an acting career in films and TV. In 2015, Hogan apologised after a video of him using racial slurs emerged. The next year, he settled a court case with website Gawker after it had earlier published part of a sex tape involving him. He had accused the website of defamation, loss of privacy, and emotional pain and was initially awarded $140 million. Following Hogan's win, Gawker – then a popular site – went bankrupt and shut down. Originally published as Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed
