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The New England Patriots placed veteran offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer on the reserve/retired list, after he signed with them earlier this offseason. Schweitzer, who has played for the Jets, Commanders, and Falcons, will not be participating in training camp, leaving the team to consider other options to fill the center position.
Myles Goodwyn, the singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Canadian rock band April Wine, has passed away at the age of 75. Goodwyn formed the band in 1969 and remained the only constant member throughout their career. April Wine achieved success in Canada and the US, with their biggest hit being "Just Between You and Me." Goodwyn retired from touring in 2023 due to health issues but continued to write, record, and produce for the band. April Wine sold over 10 million albums worldwide and was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.
Retired Sacramento firefighters Rick Martinez and Arthur Gonsalves reflect on their experiences as part of the search and rescue efforts at ground zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. They recall the overwhelming and surreal scenes they encountered, the grueling recovery work they performed for weeks, and the emotional impact of not finding any surviving firefighters. Both men consider themselves fortunate to have only minor health concerns compared to many other first responders. Their sons, inspired by their fathers' service, have followed in their footsteps and become firefighters themselves.
Steve Harwell, co-founder and former lead singer of the band Smash Mouth, has passed away at the age of 56. Harwell retired from the band in 2021, and his legacy will be remembered through Smash Mouth's music, which includes two #1 hit singles, five Top 40 singles, and four Billboard 200 albums. Harwell's iconic voice and unwavering determination made him a true American original in the music industry. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
The iconic Game Boy that survived an explosion during the Gulf War has been retired from the Nintendo Store in New York City and returned to Nintendo's headquarters in Washington State. The Game Boy, which had its plastic casing scorched and buttons melted, was sent to Nintendo for repair and miraculously still worked. While it's unclear what retirement plans Nintendo has for the charred Game Boy, it is considered a piece of gaming history that belongs in a museum.