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ATLANTA (AP) — A judge on Monday rejected an attempt by former President Donald Trump to keep a Georgia district attorney from prosecuting him and from using certain evidence gathered in her investigation into potential illegal meddling in the 2020 election in the state. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney didn’t mince words in […]
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ATLANTA (AP) — A judge on Monday rejected an attempt by former President Donald Trump to keep a Georgia district attorney from prosecuting him and from using certain evidence gathered in her investigation into potential illegal meddling in the 2020 election in the state.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney didn’t mince words in his nine-page ruling, which said Trump lacked the legal grounds to bring the challenge before any indictment has been filed in the case. Any harm alleged by Trump and by Cathy Latham, a Republican fake elector from Georgia who had joined his motion, is “either insufficient or else speculative and unrealized,” the judge wrote.
The alleged harms “are insufficient because, while being the subject (or even target) of a highly publicized criminal investigation is likely an unwelcome and unpleasant experience, no court ever has held that that status alone provides a basis for the courts to interfere with or halt the investigation,” McBurney wrote.
In a caustic footnote, seemingly nodding to Trump’s status as the dominant frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination for president despite having been indicted twice already, the judge added, “And for some, being the subject of a criminal investigation can, à la Rumpelstiltskin, be turned into golden political capital, making it seem more providential than problematic.”
Separately Monday, an Atlanta-based journalist said he received two grand jury subpoenas to testify later this month.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, an elected Democrat, has strongly suggested that she is likely to seek charges in the case in the coming weeks. While she has not directly said she plans to seek charges against the Republican former president, she has repeatedly said no one is above the law.
Monday’s ruling came in response to a motion filed in March by Trump’s Georgia-based legal team that said a special grand jury seated to help Willis investigate “involved a constant lack of clarity as to the law, inconsistent applications of basic constitutional protections for individuals being brought before it, and a prosecutor’s office that was found to have an actual conflict, yet continued to pursue the investigation.”
The special grand jury did not have the power to indict, but it did issue subpoenas and heard from some 75 witnesses while meeting from May to December last year and issued a final report with recommendations for Willis.
Trump attorney Drew Findling did not immediately respond Monday to text and voicemail messages seeking comment.
Latham was one of 16 Georgia Republicans who met at the state Capitol in December 2020 and signed a certificate declaring falsely that Trump had won the presidential election and declaring themselves the state’s “duly elected and qualified” electors. Willis last year informed them that they were targets of her investigation, though some have since reached immunity deals with her team.
McBurney said there are no grounds to disqualify Willis from pursuing her investigation and likely prosecution, saying she had not acted improperly.
“The drumbeat from the District Attorney has been neither partisan (in the political sense) nor personal, in marked and refreshing contrast to the stream of personal invective flowing from one of the movants,” he wrote, no doubt referring to Trump.
Trump’s attorneys several weeks ago took another stab at barring Willis from prosecuting him and getting the special grand jury’s report tossed out with twin filings against Willis and McBurney in Fulton County Superior Court and the Georgia Supreme Court. Explaining this extraordinary action, they cited the fact that McBurney had yet to rule on their earlier motion and Willis’ indication that she would soon seek charges in the case.
The state Supreme Court unanimously declined to intervene, dismissing the petition.
A judge from neighboring Cobb County was assigned to consider the other petition after the chief judge of the Fulton County Superior Court recused himself and the other judges on that bench from hearing the matter involving McBurney. He has set a hearing for Aug. 10.
Independent journalist George Chidi on Monday posted a photo on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, of two subpoenas instructing him to appear before a grand jury between Aug. 7 and Aug. 31 and telling him he’d be given 48 hours notice to appear. He wrote in a first-person story for The Intercept that it’s the second time he’s been asked to testify.
Chidi testified before the special grand jury last year about “barging into a semi-clandestine meeting of Republicans pretending to be Georgia’s official electors in December 2020,” he wrote. He described being thrown out of the room just after entering, told that it was an “education meeting.”
Chidi wrote that he is reviewing his options with an attorney but that he expects to testify again “after receiving assurances that I will not be compelled to offer information outside of the narrow issue of election interference and my observations on December 14, 2020.”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character — an overgrown child with a tight gray suit and an unforgettable laugh — became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon, has died at 70. Reubens, who’s character delighted fans in the film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and on the TV series “Pee-wee’s […]
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character — an overgrown child with a tight gray suit and an unforgettable laugh — became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon, has died at 70.
Reubens, who’s character delighted fans in the film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and on the TV series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he kept private, his publicist said in a statement.
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” Reubens said in a statement released Monday with the announcement of his death. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
Created for the stage, Pee-wee with his white chunky loafers and red bow tie would become a cultural constant in both adult and children’s entertainment for much of the 1980s, though an indecent exposure arrest in 1991 would send the character into entertainment exile for years.
The staccato giggle that punctuated every sentence, catch phrases like “I know you are but what am I” and a tabletop dance to the Champs’ song “Tequila” in a biker bar in “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” were often imitated by fans, to the joy of some and the annoyance of others.
Reubens created Pee-wee when he was part of the Los Angeles improv group The Groundlings in the late 1970s. The live “Pee-wee Herman Show” debuted at a Los Angeles theater in 1981 and was a success with both kids during matinees and adults at a midnight show.
The show closely resembled the format the Saturday morning TV “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” would follow years later, with Herman living in a wild and wacky home with a series of stock-character visitors, including one, Captain Karl, played by the late “Saturday Night Live” star Phil Hartman.
HBO would air the show as a special.
Reubens took Pee-wee to the big screen with 1985’s “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” which takes the character outside for a nationwide escapade. The film, in which Pee-wee’s cherished bike is stolen, was said to be loosely based on Vittorio De Sica’s Italian neo-realist classic, “The Bicycle Thief.” Directed by Tim Burton and co-written by Hartman, the movie was a success, grossing $40 million, and continued to spawn a cult following for its oddball whimsy.
A sequel followed three years later in the less well-received “Big Top Pee-wee,” in which Pee-wee seeks to join a circus. Reubens’ character wouldn’t get another movie starring role until 2016’s Pee-wee’s Big Holiday,” for Netflix. Judd Apatow produced Pee-wee’s big-screen revival.
His television series, “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” ran for five seasons, earned 22 Emmys and attracted not only children but adults to Saturday-morning TV.
Jimmy Kimmel posted on Instagram that “Paul Reubens was like no one else — a brilliant and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the same time. He never forgot a birthday and shared his genuine delight for silliness with everyone he met.”
Both silly and subversive and championing nonconformity, the Pee-wee universe was a trippy place, populated by things like a talking armchair and a friendly pterodactyl.
Director Guillermo del Toro tweeted Monday that Reubens was “one of the patron saints of all misfitted, weird, maladjusted, wonderful, miraculous oddities.”
The act was a hit because it worked on multiple levels, even though Reubens insists that wasn’t the plan.
“It’s for kids,” Reubens told The Associated Press in 2010. “People have tried to get me for years to go, ‘It wasn’t really for kids, right?’ Even the original show was for kids. I always censored myself to have it be kid-friendly.
“The whole thing has been just a gut feeling from the beginning,” Reubens told the AP. “That’s all it ever is and I think always ever be. Much as people want me to dissect it and explain it, I can’t. One, I don’t know, and two, I don’t want to know, and three, I feel like I’ll hex myself if I know.”
Reubens’ career was derailed when he was arrested for indecent exposure in an adult movie theater in Sarasota, Florida, the city where he grew up. He was handed a small fine but the damage was incalculable.
He became the frequent butt of late-night talk show jokes and the perception of Reubens immediately changed.
“The moment that I realized my name was going to be said in the same sentence as children and sex, that’s really intense,” Reubens told NBC in 2004. “That’s something I knew from that very moment, whatever happens past that point, something’s out there in the air that is really bad.”
Reubens said he got plenty of offers to work, but told the AP that most of them wanted to take “advantage of the luridness of my situation”,” and he didn’t want to do them.
“It just changed,” he said. “Everything changed.”
He did take advantage of one chance to poke fun at his tarnished image. Just weeks after his arrest, he would open the MTV Video Music Awards, walking on to the stage alone and saying, “Heard any good jokes lately?” (Herman appearances on MTV had fueled Pee-wee’s popularity in the early 1980s.)
In 2001, Reubens was arrested and charged with misdemeanor possession of child pornography after police seized images from his computer and photography collection, but the allegation was reduced to an obscenity charge and he was given three years probation.
Born Paul Rubenfeld in Peekskill, New York, in 1952, the eldest of three kids, he grew up in Sarasota where his parents ran a lamp store and he put on comedy shows for neighbor kids.
After high school he sought to study acting. He spent a year at Boston University, and was then turned down by the Juilliard School and Carnegie-Mellon University. So he enrolled at the California Institute of the Arts. That would lead to appearances at local comedy clubs and theaters and joining the Groundlings.
“Paul’s contributions to comedy and entertainment have left a lasting impact on the world, and he will be greatly missed by all in the Groundlings community,” the group said in a statement.
After the 1991 arrest, he would spend the decade playing primarily non-Pee-wee characters, including roles in Burton’s 1992 movie “Batman Returns,” the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” film and a guest-star run on the TV series “Murphy Brown.”
He also appeared in the 1999 comedy film “Mystery Men” and Johnny Depp’s 2001 drug-dealer drama “Blow.”
Reubens — who never lost his boyish appearance even in his 60s, would slowly re-introduce Pee-wee, eventually doing a Broadway adaptation of “The Pee-wee Herman Show” in 2010, and the 2016 Netflix movie.
Reubens was beloved by his fellow comedians, and fans of Pee-wee spanned the culture.
“His surreal comedy and unrelenting kindness were a gift to us all,” Conan O’Brien tweeted. “Damn, this hurts.”
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Associated Press Writer Alicia Rancilio and Film Writer Jake Coyle contributed to this report.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is listening for any peep from Voyager 2 after losing contact with the spacecraft billions of miles away. Hurtling ever deeper into interstellar space, Voyager 2 has been out of touch ever since flight controllers accidentally sent a wrong command more than a week ago that tilted its antenna […]
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is listening for any peep from Voyager 2 after losing contact with the spacecraft billions of miles away.
Hurtling ever deeper into interstellar space, Voyager 2 has been out of touch ever since flight controllers accidentally sent a wrong command more than a week ago that tilted its antenna away from Earth. The spacecraft’s antenna shifted a mere 2%, but it was enough to cut communications.
Although it’s considered a long shot, NASA said Monday that its huge dish antenna in Canberra, Australia, is on the lookout for any stray signals from Voyager 2, currently more than 12 billion miles (19 billion kilometers) distant. It takes more than 18 hours for a signal to reach Earth from so far away.
In the coming week, the Canberra antenna — part of NASA’s Deep Space Network — also will bombard Voyager 2’s vicinity with the correct command, in hopes it hits its mark, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which manages the Voyager missions.
Otherwise, NASA will have to wait until October for an automatic spacecraft reset that should restore communication, according to officials.
Voyager 2 was launched in 1977 to explore the outer planets, just a couple weeks ahead of its identical twin, Voyager 1.
Still in touch with Earth, Voyager 1 is now nearly 15 billion miles (24 billion kilometers) away, making it humanity’s most distant spacecraft.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Amir Coffey was arrested early Sunday on a firearms misdemeanor in Hollywood, authorities said. Coffey, 26, was a passenger in a vehicle that police pulled over for speeding shortly before 2 a.m., according to Los Angeles Police Officer Tony Im, a department spokesperson. Coffey was cited […]
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Amir Coffey was arrested early Sunday on a firearms misdemeanor in Hollywood, authorities said.
Coffey, 26, was a passenger in a vehicle that police pulled over for speeding shortly before 2 a.m., according to Los Angeles Police Officer Tony Im, a department spokesperson.
Coffey was cited for carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle, Im said. He was released on his own recognizance from a county jail on $10,000 bail.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 24, jail records show.
The driver was cited for speeding, and another passenger received a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana, Im said.
Coffey has been with the Clippers for four seasons.
“We’re aware of a legal situation involving Amir Coffey and are looking into it,” the team said in a statement on Monday.
It’s possible that Coffey could face sanctions from the NBA. The league typically reviews all matters of personal and criminal conduct and can issue a fine or suspension when it deems appropriate.
The 6-foot-7 guard/forward has been primarily a bench player and is averaging 5.5 points per game.
He played in 50 games last season, including nine starts, and averaged 3.4 points per game. His best season came in 2021-22, when he played in 69 games with 30 starts and averaged 9.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
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Mazda on Friday afternoon revealed that its MX-30 lineup will not be returning for U.S. sales after the 2023 model year. For longtime Mazda fans, that piece of news also means that Mazda’s Wankel rotary engine won’t be coming back to America anytime soon. The MX-30 EV arrived for first deliveries in late 2021, and […]
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Mazda on Friday afternoon revealed that its MX-30 lineup will not be returning for U.S. sales after the 2023 model year.
For longtime Mazda fans, that piece of news also means that Mazda’s Wankel rotary engine won’t be coming back to America anytime soon.
The MX-30 EV arrived for first deliveries in late 2021, and with its 100-mile EPA range rating it’s been one of the lowest-driving-range EVs available in the U.S. market.
The single-motor, front-wheel-drive MX-30 was always intended to be just part of the lineup, though. Since the model’s 2021 introduction, Mazda teased an upcoming range-extended version enabled by a Wankel rotary engine—a Mazda signature—on board as a range extender.
Mazda MX-30 R-EV
That version, called the Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV, is on closer scrutiny a model that may be hard for American drivers to comprehend, let alone see advantages to in either by-the-numbers operating expenses or in sheer driving enjoyment. It features a smaller 17.8-kwh battery pack enabling a range that might likely land near 40 miles EPA (53 miles on the significantly more generous WLTP cycle). Its little 0.83-liter, single-rotor engine makes 73 hp and its only task is to drive a generator. Despite a boost at the drive motor of about 25 hp, a gain of more than 250 pounds doesn’t make it much quicker than the EV, and both dash to 60 mph in the nine-second range.
2022 Mazda MX-30 EV
It’s unclear what kind of fuel economy the R-EV might have been able to deliver after running through a charge in American-style freeway driving, but rotary engines were never stellar for cruising efficiency, and neither is the series-hybrid layout.
In a statement, Mazda North American Operations emphasized that plug-in hybrids rather than EVs are in its immediate future for America. And it essentially cuts off any hope of the R-EV arriving in the U.S.
“Our current U.S. electrification efforts are focused on large platform PHEVs, such as the first-ever 2024 CX-90 PHEV and upcoming CX-70 PHEV, as well as introducing CX-50 Hybrid into our lineup to address the specific needs of the U.S. market,” it stated.
Mazda MX-30 R-EV
Mazda rotary nostalgia? Not for now, America
That said, Mazda reported that “mass production” of the R-EV had started, and the model appears to still be bound for Europe and the U.K., with deliveries due in the fall.
As a Mazda executive told Green Car Reports several years ago, before the project itself had been revealed, the automaker had pushed for the idea of a rotary range extender partly because of Americans’ nostalgia over the brand’s rotary-powered sports cars like the RX-7 and RX-8. America may have inspired the product but it appears to lose out in actually getting the product.
2022 Mazda MX-30 EV
In a review of the Mazda MX-30 EV published earlier this year, we found this short-range EV to offer up a bewildering mix of limited compliance-car availability, compromised performance, slow road-trip charging, and an underwhelming exterior design contrasting with unique cabin appointments that felt as if Mazda were pulling out all the stops.
MX-30 EV has been exotic-car rare
The MX-30 has been a very slow-seller, which Mazda has only officially made available in California. Mazda delivered just 520 MX-30s for the 2022 model year, split between late calendar-year 2021 and the earlier part of 2022. Then with the 2022s gone, a 2023 Mazda MX-30 EV returned with only a slight price increase.
2023 Mazda MX-30 EV
The 2023 model year may be the one for the collectors, as it’s looking rarer than some supercars. Mazda sold just 66 MX-30 EVs in the U.S. in the first half of 2023 (through June), and we’ve no reason to believe that the pace picked up appreciably in July.
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A new school year is stressful but shopping for it shouldn’t be
The long summer break is a great time for kids to get their minds off the coming school year. But whether they stayed home or went to summer camp, there comes a time when you must start to plan ahead.
While they might be more concerned about a new wardrobe, parents know that they won’t pass the new year with just a bright smile. They’re going to need supplies, and it might seem like a daunting task if you don’t know where to start. Take the unnecessary stress out of back-to-school shopping by getting a supply kit packed with everything they’ll need.
Shop this article: Moda West 52-Piece Back to School Supply Kit for K-12, School Supply Boxes 32-Piece Back To School Supply Box Grades K-5 and School Supply Bundle Pack for High School, Middle School or College
Essential ingredients for a successful start
Being thoroughly prepared is an excellent way to start a new grade. Of course, different grades need different items in their kits, but some universal objects are great from kindergarten to senior high.
For basic note-taking and studying, it’s essential to have a few pens, a pencil, an eraser and a ruler. Some paperclips, file dividers or a pencil sharpener will also come in handy. All these items need to be stored somewhere, and a sturdy pencil case is the best for that.
To nail art projects or presentations, a couple of Sharpies, colored highlighters, scissors and a glue stick will do wonders. But naturally, you can’t expect your child to walk around school carrying their art supplies and pencil case by hand. Put everything into a sturdy backpack or shoulder bag, ensuring that it is big enough for their textbooks, too.
Age-appropriate supply kits
Generally, back-to-school supply kits are made up of items used by kindergarten, elementary or middle school students. But if you want to put your own kit together, you must ensure that the items are age-appropriate.
For example, for younger students, you should avoid sharp scissors in favor of blunt, safety scissors. High school students probably won’t use a glue stick but might prefer a contact adhesive for paper or cardboard. You’ll also get strange looks if you throw in a box of crayons, so rather include some durable highlighters or markers.
Don’t forget to review your kid’s recommended items for the upcoming year. You might be covering the essentials with a supply kit, but there could be other objects that they need, such as a protractor, a sturdy lunch box, different colored pens or a stapler.
Best back-to-school supply kits
Moda West 52-Piece Back to School Supply Kit for K-12
This massive selection of 52 pieces comes pre-packaged and has everything a child needs. It includes notebooks, folders, pens and pencils, highlighters, an eraser and a clear pencil case. For art projects, it includes a 5-inch scissor, two glue sticks and an 8-inch ruler.
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Trail Maker 20-Piece School Supplies for K-12
Suitable for all grades, this supply kit includes a spiral notebook, a pocket folder, a ruler, three ballpoint pens and two pencils. You can store everything in the canvas pencil case. While it doesn’t include scissors, there is a glue stick and crayons for projects.
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Trail Maker 45-Piece School Essentials
This 45-piece bulk pack of school supplies is perfect for students up to elementary school. In addition to the two spiral notebooks and four pocket folders, the supply kit includes several pens, pencils, highlighters and two glue sticks. There is also a box of crayons, a ruler and scissors.
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School Supply Boxes 32-Piece Back To School Supply Box Grades K-5
Perfect for elementary school students, this supply box comes with a clear plastic pencil case, 12 colored pencils and a 10-pack of regular pencils. For creative projects, there is a 10-pack of Crayola markers, a 24-pack of Crayola crayons, glue sticks and scissors.
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Moda West 17-Inch Backpacks with 52-Piece School Supply Kit
If there are a lot of kids in the neighborhood or the family, this bundle is an excellent choice. The kit includes eight 17-inch backpacks, each with its own 52-piece school supplies. This comprises two notebooks, several pens and pencils, highlighters and pocket folders.
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Bundles Galore Mega Back to School Supply Kit Bundle
This bundle is perfect for all grades and includes everything a student might need. The more than 90 pieces include 10 pocket folders, five notebooks, four glue sticks, several pens and pencils and five Sharpie chisel tip highlighters. And since returning to school is tough, it includes a 2-inch stress ball.
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Sharpie Expo Paper Mate Back 2 School Essentials 37-Piece Kit
Back to school is made easy with this bundle from Sharpie. The 37-piece kit includes a host of items for late-night studying, such as six mechanical pencils, six regular lead pencils, two fine-point Sharpie markers, and five highlighters. There are also two erasers, two glue sticks and a ruler.
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School Supply Bundle Pack for High School, Middle School or College
This bundle includes a ring binder, two spiral notebooks, a pack of dividers, five mechanical pencils and index cards. Perfect for middle school students through college.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police on Monday said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn’t get into the building. Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe said the suspect, whose identity has not been released, approached Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the […]
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police on Monday said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn’t get into the building.
Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe said the suspect, whose identity has not been released, approached Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the South around 12:20 p.m. He fired several shots and then left in a maroon truck.
“Thankfully, that school had a great safety procedure and process in place and avoided anyone being harmed or injured at that scene,” Crowe said.
Officers soon found the suspect’s vehicle “shortly after that,” Crowe said, adding that officers then shot the suspect after he exited the truck with a firearm in hand. The suspect was sent to a hospital, where he is in critical condition.
It was not immediately clear if school was in session.
When asked if law enforcement believe the shooting was a hate crime, Crowe said officers were still on the scene and collecting information.
“It’s way too early for that. Again, we’re very early in this investigation,” Crowe said.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations is now handling the case.
Oscar Gomez said two of his teenage children were outside their house when the man was shot in their neighborhood. They told him about the shooting when he arrived home from work, he said.
“They heard the shooting, and they threw themselves on the floor trying to protect themselves,” said Gomez, 39.
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, whose district includes Memphis, said in a statement that he was “shocked” to hear about the incident at the school and noted that acts of “violent antisemitism” are on the rise across the country.
Monday’s shooting comes nearly four months after a shooter opened fire at a private Christian school in Nashville and killed six people, including three nine-year-old children. That tragedy has sparked closer scrutiny of Tennessee’s relaxed gun laws and renewed calls to strengthen security at both public and private schools across the state.
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Kimberlee Kruesi contributed to this report from Nashville, Tennessee
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Add Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks. Jackson was let go on Monday with two years remaining on his contract. With Jeff Van Gundy also being laid off in late June, ESPN is expected to replace them with Doris Burke and […]
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Add Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks.
Jackson was let go on Monday with two years remaining on his contract. With Jeff Van Gundy also being laid off in late June, ESPN is expected to replace them with Doris Burke and Doc Rivers, two people close to the move told The Associated Press.
They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they aren’t at liberty to publicly discuss personnel moves.
Burke and Rivers would join Mike Breen on ESPN and ABC’s top NBA broadcast crew.
Burke would be the first woman to serve as a game analyst for the NBA Finals on television. She has called the finals on ESPN Radio since 2020 and has been an analyst on ESPN’s NBA games since 2017.
Rivers, who was fired as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in May, called games on ESPN during the 2003-04 season.
Jackson first joined ESPN in 2006 before leaving in 2011 to take the head coaching job with the Golden State Warriors. He returned to the network in May 2014 after being fired by the Warriors.
Van Gundy had been the network’s top NBA analyst since 2007 and recently called a record 17th NBA Finals. Breen, Van Gundy and Jackson called 15 finals together.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos braced themselves for a second straight season without their steadiest wide receiver and locker room leader after Tim Patrick was carted off the field with a left Achilles tendon injury Monday — almost a year after tearing his right ACL at training camp. “It’s a tough break for […]
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos braced themselves for a second straight season without their steadiest wide receiver and locker room leader after Tim Patrick was carted off the field with a left Achilles tendon injury Monday — almost a year after tearing his right ACL at training camp.
“It’s a tough break for us as a team when you see something like that, a great player, a great leader,” cornerback Patrick Surtain II said. “We wish him the best and just go on from there.”
With an energized crowd of 3,000 looking on as the Broncos practiced in full pads for the first time, Patrick hit the ground in pain just as he came out of his cut on a short route during a seven-on-seven passing drill. He threw his helmet as teammates including Courtland Sutton and Russell Wilson rushed to his side.
The injury happened right in front of head coach Sean Payton, who was watching Patrick make an adjustment from a previous route.
“It’s always difficult, especially a guy like that’s a leader who’s coming off an entire year of rehabilitation,” Payton said. ”It’s difficult for his teammates, for all of us. So, maybe, hopefully we get some good news. But it appears it’s his left Achilles.”
After being carted off, Patrick entered the Broncos facility on crutches, keeping weight off his left leg.
Patrick is known for his strong work ethic and no-nonsense approach. He was one of the more notable finds by the Broncos in recent years.
Undrafted out of Utah in 2017, Patrick bounced around the Ravens’ and 49ers’ practice squads before arriving in Denver later that year. He became a contributor in 2018 and ’19 before posting back-to-back productive seasons that earned him a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension in November 2021.
He was the team’s No. 1 receiver going into last season when he tore his right ACL in a noncontact drill on Aug. 2. Two months later the Broncos lost their top running back when Javonte Williams suffered a knee injury and Denver’s offense never recovered from the one-two punch, averaging a league-worst 16.9 points a game in Wilson’s first year in Denver.
Like Williams, Patrick was looking for a big comeback in 2023 atop the receiver rotation alongside Sutton and Jerry Jeudy.
“When I got hired here, he was one of the guys I saw every day because he was rehabbing last year’s injury,” Payton said. “So, that’s what makes it more difficult.”
The Broncos do appear to be in better position to weather the loss of Patrick this year if the injury proves to be as serious as suspected.
They bolstered their receiver room, chiefly by drafting speedster Marvin Mims Jr. out of Oklahoma in the second round and signing veterans Marquez Callaway and Lil’Jordan Humphrey in free agency.
“We’ve just got great guys all around the receiving room, so obviously next man up situation,” Surtain said. “But Tim is a big loss, a big blow, because he brings such a presence out there on the field that many people can’t compare to.”
Mims pulled a hamstring in June and suffered a setback before camp, but Monday marked his first practice of camp and Payton was encouraged: “He’s feeling good. You’re going to see him more and more this week. He’s ramping up and we’re encouraged.”
However, another receiver, KJ Hamler, who is on the mend from a torn chest muscle, was released Monday when the Broncos signed guard Yasir Durant. Hamler was releasd with a non-football illness designation. Earlier in the day, he posted on Instagram that he was diagnosed with the heart condition pericarditis “after feeling some chest pains while working out on the break before camp started.” He vowed to return to the field as soon as he could “better and stronger than ever.”
Notes: Payton had no comment about Aaron Rodgers’ spirited defense of Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett after Payton ripped him last week for his poor head coaching job in Denver last year. “No, we’re past it,” said Payton, who did a mea culpa last week, saying he regretted criticizing Hackett, the Jets and members of the Broncos’ front office in trying to spread the blame for Wilson’s career-worst season in 2022 during an interview with USA Today.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have solidified the back of their bullpen ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, acquiring closer Paul Sewald from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder Dominic Canzone and minor leaguer Ryan Bliss. The teams announced the deal on Monday. The D-backs opted to be buyers at the […]
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have solidified the back of their bullpen ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, acquiring closer Paul Sewald from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder Dominic Canzone and minor leaguer Ryan Bliss.
The teams announced the deal on Monday.
The D-backs opted to be buyers at the trade deadline despite a 7-16 record in July that’s caused their overall record to slide to 56-50. They started Monday four games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and one game back from the final spot of a crowded NL wild-card race.
Sewald has been a mainstay at the back of Seattle’s bullpen for the past three seasons.
He has a career-high 21 saves this season in 45 appearances, after recording 20 saves in 2022 and 11 in 2021. In his three seasons with Seattle, Sewald has an 18-8 record and 2.88 ERA in 172 games.
“Gonna miss this place,” Sewald said. “It was an amazing three years and changed my life, changed my career — personally, professionally. I owe a lot to the people here and feel like I gave them everything I had for three years and it’s going to be tough.
“But the Diamondbacks traded for me which meant they wanted me more and I’m excited to get to Arizona and do what I can.”
Arizona’s bullpen has struggled of late, with a rotating cast of closers like Scott McGough, Andrew Chafin and Miguel Castro. Sewald’s arrival should give the Diamondbacks some certainty on who will handle the ninth inning.
For Seattle, it’s a similar move to two seasons ago when the Mariners dealt then-closer Kendall Graveman to Houston at the deadline in exchange for utilityman Abraham Toro and reliever Joe Smith. At that time, the Mariners were nine game over .500 and ended the season 90-72, barely missing out on a wild-card spot.
This season, the Mariners have been mired in mediocrity hovering around .500 for most of the season, never climbing more than three games above the .500 mark at any point. They started Monday 5½ games back in the AL West and 4½ games behind in the wild-card race.
“It’s a good baseball trade, but it’s one that hurts just because of our relationship with Paul and what Paul’s meant to us,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said.
Servais added that the Mariners aren’t necessarily waving the white flag after adding two players — Rojas and Canzone — who are already in the big leagues.
“Players never want to see a guy like (Sewald) walk out the door,” Servais said. “But you have to wait and see what comes in the door. There’s a lot of ways of improving your team and giving your team a better chance maybe to make a run at the playoffs and hopefully the guys we acquired can come in and help us.”
Rojas — a Phoenix-area native — was a mainstay for the Diamondbacks in 2021 and 2022, but has struggled this season. He’s got a .252 career batting average and 22 homers. A change of scenery might be good for the versatile player, who has spent time at third base, second base, shortstop and even the outfield, but admitted it was tough to leave home.
“It’s been an awesome experience being able to play at home, in front of my friends and family,” Rojas said. “So that’s definitely going to be missed.”
Canzone recently made his big-league debut and has a .237 average with a homer and eight RBIs in 41 plate appearances. Bliss was batting .358 with 12 homers at Double-A Amarillo. He was drafted in the second round out of Auburn in 2021.
The D-backs and Mariners just completed a three-game series at Chase Field, with Seattle winning two of the three games.
The deal was first reported by The Arizona Republic.
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AP Baseball Writer Janie McCauley in San Francisco and AP Sports Writer Tim Booth in Seattle contributed to this report.
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PHOENIX (AP) — A record string of daily highs over 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix ended Monday as the dangerous heat wave that suffocated the Southwest throughout July receded slightly with cooling monsoon rains. The historic heat began blasting the region in June, stretching from Texas across New Mexico and Arizona and […]
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PHOENIX (AP) — A record string of daily highs over 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix ended Monday as the dangerous heat wave that suffocated the Southwest throughout July receded slightly with cooling monsoon rains.
The historic heat began blasting the region in June, stretching from Texas across New Mexico and Arizona and into California’s desert. Phoenix and its suburbs sweltered more and longer than most, with several records including the 31 consecutive days of 110 degrees Fahrenheit-plus (43.4 degrees Celsius) weather. The previous record was 18 straight days, set in 1974.
The streak was finally broken Monday, when the high topped out at 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42.2 Celsius) at 3:10 p.m.
“The high temperature for Phoenix today is 108 degrees,” Jessica Leffel, meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said at 5 p.m.
“The record streak of 31 straight days of 110+ degree temperatures has ended.,” the weather service said on social media. “The high temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport reached 108 degrees this afternoon, which is only 2 degrees above normal.”
The reprieve was expected to be brief, with the forecast calling for highs again above 110 for several days later in the week. And National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Hirsch said August could be even hotter than July.
But residents and visitors were taking what they could get.
“It’s not going to last more than a couple of days, but I’m enjoying this break,” said Christine Bertaux, 76, who was cooling off Monday at a downtown day center for older people who are homeless.
“It has been REALLY hot here!” said Jeffrey Sharpe, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, who was in town for a long weekend that on Monday included watching his son’s two poodles frolic in a grassy dog park. “But today it was about 85 degrees, more like Wisconsin.”
Phoenix also sweated through a record 16 consecutive days when overnight lows didn’t dip below 90 degrees (32.2 degrees Celsius), making it hard for people to cool off after the sun went down.
In California, Death Valley, long considered the hottest place on Earth, flirted in July with some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded, reaching 125.6 degrees Fahrenheit (52.5 Celsius) on July 16 at the aptly named Furnace Creek.
The planet’s hottest recorded temperature ever was 134 F (56.67 C) in July 1913 at Furnace Creek, according to the World Meteorological Organization, the body recognized as keeper of world records.
And in Nevada, also on July 16, Las Vegas briefly reached 116 degrees (46.6 degrees Celsius) to tie the record for that date set in 1998.
The heat in Phoenix began to ease slightly last week with the city’s first major storm since the monsoon season began June 15.
The Southwest heat wave was just one kind of extreme weather events that hit the U.S. in July. Fatal flash floods swept people and cars away in Pennsylvania, and days of flooding led to dangerous mudslides in the Northeast.
At several points during the month, as many as a third of Americans were under some type of heat advisory, watch or warning. While not as visually dramatic as other natural disasters, experts say heat waves are deadlier — heat in parts of the South and Midwest killed more than a dozen people in June.
Rudy Soliz, who manages the center where Bertaux was cooling off, said those who visit to get a meal and cool off out of the sun “have been having a very hard time this summer.”
“Older people have a harder time with the heat, there are a lot of diabetics, people who take medicines,” he said.
“The heat has been pretty bad this summer. We’ve made at least five 911 calls from here this July for people who got heat stroke,” said Soliz. “They’ve found a couple of bodies around here this month but it’s not clear yet if they died from the heat.”
Maricopa County, Arizona’s most populous and home to Phoenix, reported 25 heat-related deaths this year as of July 21. Another 249 deaths are listed as under investigation, and results from toxicological tests that can take weeks or months after an autopsy could lead to many being confirmed as heat-related.
Maricopa County reported 425 heat-associated deaths in all of 2022, with more than half in July.
R. Glenn Williamson, a businessman who was born in Canada but has lived in Phoenix for years, said he really noticed a temperature difference Monday morning as he washed his car in his driveway.
“Now we have to get rid of the humidity!” Williamson said. “But honestly, I’d rather have this heat than a Montreal winter.”
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Costley reported from New Orleans.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Spectators at the DC Open were told before Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina defeated Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (2), 6-4 on Monday night that the players would not shake hands when their first-round match ended. During the war in Ukraine, Svitolina — like several other players from her country — has declined to participate […]
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Spectators at the DC Open were told before Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina defeated Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (2), 6-4 on Monday night that the players would not shake hands when their first-round match ended.
During the war in Ukraine, Svitolina — like several other players from her country — has declined to participate in the usual meeting at the net with opponents from Russia or Belarus. Russia invaded Ukraine with the help of Belarus in February 2022 and fighting continues.
When Svitolina wrapped up her victory Monday, both she and Azarenka walked straight toward the sideline to acknowledge the chair umpire. Folks in the stands applauded; a few waved blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flags.
At other recent tournaments, some fans — seemingly unaware of the background — booed Ukrainian players for not participating in the customary handshake. After losing to Svitolina at Wimbledon, it was Azarenka who was jeered loudly for not going up to the net herself — even though she did so because she knew Svitolina would not want to shake hands.
Svitolina said at the time that she thought it would make sense for tournaments to start informing fans about the situation; the All England Club said it would not do that.
But Svitolina said she was assured by WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon that there would be a message delivered to the crowd in Washington before her match against Azarenka — and there was.
The scoreboards read: “At the conclusion of the match, there will be no handshake between the players. We appreciate your respect for both athletes during and following the match, and for your understanding during these difficult circumstances.”
The message was shown after the first set, too.
The WTA has not yet decided whether to tell all tournaments to post a similar message before any match involving a player from Ukraine against one from Russia or Belarus.
In earlier action on Day 1 at the first combined ATP-WTA 500 event, defending champion Liudmila Samsonova stretched her winning streak in Washington to six matches by beating 2022 Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins 6-1, 6-3.
The eighth-seeded Samsonova saved both break points she faced while winning four of Collins’ service games. Collins hurt herself by double-faulting eight times.
Samsonova is a 24-year-old from Russia who is currently ranked 18th. Her trophy on the hard courts of the U.S. Open tune-up tournament a year ago was one of four singles titles she’s won.
In other women’s matches, Lauren Davis eliminated 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens 7-6 (8), 3-6, 6-1, sixth-seeded Belinda Bencic advanced when Anastasia Potapova retired in the first set with an injured left ankle, and Marta Kostyuk beat 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5).
Sofia Kenin, the Australian Open champion and French Open runner-up in 2019, withdrew from the DC Open because of an injured left thigh and was replaced in the field by Peyton Stearns, who lost in qualifying.
In men’s action, Mackenzie McDonald eliminated Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-3, Aslan Karatsev beat Kiranpal Pannu 7-6 (3), 6-1, Alexander Shevchenko defeated Maxime Cressy 6-3, 7-6 (8), Michael Mmoh beat Bradley Klahn 6-3, 6-3, and Yosuke Watanuki moved into the second round when Wu Yibing stopped playing because of illness.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that the state will proceed with this week’s planned execution of a man who abducted and killed a 6-year-old girl nearly two decades ago, though the man’s attorneys are still pressing claims he is mentally incompetent. Johnny Johnson, 45, is scheduled to receive a […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that the state will proceed with this week’s planned execution of a man who abducted and killed a 6-year-old girl nearly two decades ago, though the man’s attorneys are still pressing claims he is mentally incompetent.
Johnny Johnson, 45, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Tuesday evening for the July 26, 2022, fatal beating of Casey Williamson in her St. Louis County hometown of Valley Park.
Johnson’s attorneys have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the execution. They also asked that Parson grant clemency — reducing Johnson’s sentence to life in prison — while asserting that Johnson’s mental illness has left him incapable of understanding the connection between his actions and his execution.
Parson denied the clemency request. He noted that a variety of courts — including the original trial judge and 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just days ago — have thus far rejected Johnson’s incompetency claims.
“Johnny Johnson’s crime is one of the most horrific murders that has come across my desk,” Parson said in a statement. “Casey was an innocent young girl who bravely fought Johnson until he took her life.”
Parson, a former sheriff, said he received “countless letters in the last few weeks seeking justice for Casey” and hopes that carrying out the execution “may provide some closure for Casey’s loved ones.”
In a clemency petition, Johnson’s attorneys said that Casey’s father, Ernie Williamson, opposes the death penalty.
But other relatives urged the governor to let the execution go forward.
Casey’s great aunt, Della Steele, sent a message to Parson emphasizing that Johnson could have turned back at any point but instead chose to abduct, assault and kill Casey and then literally covered up his crime. The grief from Casey’s death led to destructive events in the lives of other family members, she wrote in the message, which she shared with The Associated Press.
“Please stand strong beside Casey,” Steele wrote. “Remove this threat from our presence. Send the message that it is not okay to terrorize and murder a child.”
Casey’s mother had been best friends in childhood with Johnson’s older sister and had even helped babysit him. When Johnson showed up at a barbecue, Casey’s family let him sleep on a couch in the same house where they were spending the night.
In the morning, however, Johnson lured the girl out of the home to an abandoned glass factory, even carrying her on his shoulders on the walk. When he tried to sexually assault her, Casey screamed and tried to break free, according to court documents. He killed her with a brick and a large rock, then washed off in the nearby Meramec River. Johnson confessed to the crimes that same day.
After a search involving first responders and volunteers, Casey’s body was found in a pit not too far from her home, buried beneath rocks and debris.
At Johnson’s trial, defense lawyers presented testimony showing that he had stopped taking his schizophrenia medication and was acting strangely in the days before the slaying.
Johnson would be the fourth person executed this year in Missouri, and the 16th nationally.
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HONG KONG (AP) — The discovery of a whale carcass in Hong Kong waters Monday sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with many comments blaming the mammal’s death on sightseers. Many residents speculated that the dead mammal was the same whale that had been attracting groups of sightseers since it was first spotted […]
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The carcass of a Bryde’s whale is seen in the waters of Hong Kong, Monday, July 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
HONG KONG (AP) — The discovery of a whale carcass in Hong Kong waters Monday sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with many comments blaming the mammal’s death on sightseers.
Many residents speculated that the dead mammal was the same whale that had been attracting groups of sightseers since it was first spotted in the city’s waters in mid-July.
Compass Chan, scientific officer of Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong, didn’t confirm whether it was the same whale. But he said an initial check of the dead whale found a new wound on its back, in addition to two old wounds.
“It’s a pity,” Chan said at a media briefing. “I think it’s a good opportunity for everyone to think seriously about how we should get along with other species in nature.”
The whale’s cause of death would have to be confirmed by a necropsy, he said.
The carcass was in found in the waters in Sai Kung — a district known for its hiking trails, beaches and islands. Many residents blamed the death on sightseers who have flocked to those waters since a whale was spotted there about two weeks ago. Some posted a Canto-pop song whose title translates as “Whale Eater.”
The foundation had released a statement last week saying that crowds of people had been seen approaching the animal, which was believed to be a Bryde’s whale of about seven meters (23 feet) long. The foundation said at the time that the whale had propeller wounds and that nearby human activity could cause it stress and have life-threatening consequences.
The government said Monday night that the necropsy might take several days and that its results could help shape future policy for how to deal with whales in Hong Kong waters.
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The national monument offers breathtaking views of the San Diego area, and features access to tidepools, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and a monument of Cabrillo himself.
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View of San Diego, California from the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma.
SAN DIEGO — All national parks in the U.S. will be free of charge on Friday, Aug. 4.
The reason: to honor the third anniversary of the 2020 Great American Outdoors Act, legislation that provides money to better infrastructure as well as more recreation opportunities in national parks and other public lands.
So what that means locally is that visitors will be able to visit Cabrillo National Monument at no cost.
The national monument at 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive in Point Loma honors Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s voyage of exploration. In 1542, the soldier and explorer became the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the U.S., according to the park’s website.
The national monument offers breathtaking views of the San Diego area, and features access to tidepools, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and a statue of Cabrillo himself.
After Aug. 4, there will be two more free entrance days: National Public Lands Day on Sept. 23 and Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
Cabrillo National Monument daily prices start at $10 per person (if entering by bicycle or on foot) or $20 for one vehicle.
Other California parks participating in the free-fee days include Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, Muir Woods National Monument, Pinnacles National Park, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and Yosemite National Park.
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In 1998, Mercedes-Benz built the CLK LM to take on the FIA GT Championship in the premier GT1 class, as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It dominated the series, though it failed to finish at Le Mans due to reliability issues. Just four examples are thought to have been built in total, […]
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In 1998, Mercedes-Benz built the CLK LM to take on the FIA GT Championship in the premier GT1 class, as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
It dominated the series, though it failed to finish at Le Mans due to reliability issues.
Just four examples are thought to have been built in total, and now one of them is up for sale.
According to its listing on Piston Heads, the striking race car is available via London-based dealership JM Performance and was used purely as a test vehicle during its motorsports career. After that career ended, the car was sold into private hands, initially to a customer in Japan. It’s been with its current owner in the U.K. since 2017, who went through the process of making it road legal.
Road-legal 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM race car – Photo credit: Piston Heads
The CLK LM is the successor to the much more widely known Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR built a year prior. While that car required 25 road-going homologation specials to be built, the CLK LM needed just one.
That sole CLK LM homologation is currently in private hands and may eventually turn up for sale one day. Until that happens, anyone with a desire for a road-legal CLK LM can purchase this car from JM Performance. No price is mentioned in the listing.
For the CLK LM, Mercedes swapped out the CLK GTR’s V-12 engine in favor of a V-8 deemed to be better able to last when racing around the clock at Le Mans. The mid-mounted engine is a 5.0-liter unit rated at close to 600 hp. It’s paired with a 6-speed sequential transmission and spins the rear wheels only.
With the next season of the GT Championship adopting a prototype class for its premier class, Mercedes ended the CLK LM program, replacing it with the CLR prototype. That car had a disastrous outing at the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans, with aerodynamic issues causing multiple high-speed flips.
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Building sandcastles is the quintessential beach activity. Get the right supplies to build incredible sandcastles with your kids.
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Building sandcastles is the quintessential beach activity for kids of all ages and a cherished pastime for many adults. Kids run back and forth from the water to the beach, gathering their beach toys and dumping buckets of sand. It’s fun to watch the little ones attempt their masterpiece, but nothing’s better than them asking for help building the ultimate sandcastle.
Most adults have years of experience building sandcastles with a realistic tower and maybe even a moat. These skills honed from your own childhood and the right supplies are sure to impress the kids in your household today.
Shop this article: Hape Beach Essential Sand Toy Set, Matty’s Toy Stop 16.5″ Wooden Mini Sand Shovels and Top Race Collapsible Bucket.
Design your masterpiece
If you have a bit of a drive to get to the beach, start designing your sandcastle. Ask everyone about their favorite part of a castle and try to incorporate each element. Figure out if it will be a single structure or multiple buildings. Does everyone have their own job, or is everyone helping with all the components? Once you iron out the details, you can get started as soon as you arrive.
Find the perfect location
There’s nothing worse than a wave knocking down your nearly-finished sandcastle, so be sure to pick the perfect location. Find somewhere far enough away from the waves but close enough that you’re not transporting water too far. Also, keep the weather in mind. If it’s too hot and sunny, set up a beach tent or beach umbrella to avoid sunburns.
Create the foundation
The foundation, or base, of your sandcastle is the most crucial component since it supports the entire structure. To build a solid foundation, build up a mound of sand as tall as you want your castle. The key is to ensure your sand is saturated with water and that it’s tightly packed. So, add sand, dump water, pack it down and repeat until you reach your desired height.
Start from the top
Now it’s time to start carving out your basic structure with a plastic knife or putty knife. The key to this step is to start from the top since the sand will fall on everything below. A paintbrush makes a great tool if sand falls on a tight area. Also, carve away the sand in thin layers. You can always take away more sand, but it’s hard to add.
Add details
Once you have the main structure, start adding details such as stairs, a tower roof, windows or a brick pattern. During this final step, opt for smaller tools such as a tiny paintbrush or the thinnest putty knife.
Products you need to build next-level sandcastles
Hape Beach Essential Sand Toy Set
This set includes a smoother tool, a shaper tool and a digging paw. All pieces use high-quality plastic free of bisphenol A, polyvinyl chloride and phthalates. With an included mesh carrying bag, it’s a breeze to carry to the beach and clean up after a day of building.
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Matty’s Toy Stop 16.5″ Wooden Mini Sand Shovels
Sand is the most important part of a sandcastle, and these shovels help you gather more sand faster. It has four shovels in unique colors, so there’s no fighting over sharing. The 16.5-inch length is perfect for the beach, and the wooden handle is durable enough to handle big building jobs.
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Top Race Collapsible Bucket
Kids can’t haul huge buckets of water back and forth. These half-gallon pails are perfect for letting the little one enjoy the sandcastle building. They are collapsible and foldable into three unique sizes or to about 1 inch thick for storage. They’re also dishwasher-safe.
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Hape Beach Toy Hand Digger
Building sandcastles is about having fun and getting dirty, and this hand digger is the perfect way for kids to enjoy themselves. The deep scoop is great for digging deep holes or transporting water and is usable by kids as young as 1 year old. It’s made of child-safe materials and a nontoxic finish.
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Pro Grade Paintbrush Set
If you’ve ever seen a professional sandcastle competition, you’ve probably noticed an array of supplies. This includes a paintbrush, which is a versatile and ideal tool for brushing off extra sand or adding a smooth finish to your castle. This set comes in five sizes to tackle any job.
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Akron officials will partner with a national nonprofit to potentially cancel millions of dollars of residents’ medical debt.
Akron City Council unanimously voted Monday to enter into a contract with RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit that works with cities to buy up medical debt directly from hospitals and debt collectors at pennies on the dollar of the original cost.
The city will pay the nonprofit $500,000 for this service.
Ward 1 Councilmember Nancy Holland, who represents the Highland Square neighborhood, introduced the idea in March as city officials were finalizing the city’s budget.
“This is one of the biggest causes of becoming unhoused, becoming divorced, becoming bankrupt and sliding into depression and substance abuse issues. This is a really big deal,” Holland said during council’s budget and finance committee meeting Monday.
Since first proposing the idea, Holland has suggested that the city work with RIP Medical Debt. The nonprofit has already worked with dozens of other cities, including Cleveland and Toledo.
RIP Medical Debt uses a secure data collection system to automatically identify those who qualify for relief, she added, so Akron residents won’t have to apply.
“Nobody’s going to be sorting through your personal income data. This is information that has been compiled and then is sanitized for your privacy, and you will be notified if you are somebody who fits in with the qualifying criteria,” Holland said.
To qualify, residents must earn no more than 400% of the federal poverty level - about $111,000 for a family of four - and their medical debt must equate to 5% of their annual income, she said.
Steve Fricker, the city’s finance director, said he will not know the exact amount of potential debt relief and Akron households impacted until the nonprofit meets with officials at the city's three hospital systems: Summa Health, Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Akron Children’s Hospital.
Residents will still qualify even if they have outstanding medical debt at multiple hospitals, he added.
“If someone did have debt at all three hospitals, I think that debt would basically be written off in three separate installments, because they’d be dealing with each of the three hospitals individually,” Fricker added.
Council’s approval allows city officials to finalize the contract with RIP Medical Debt. The nonprofit can then begin reaching out to the hospitals, and the process could take three to six months, Fricker said.
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Network: The CW
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: July 31, 2023 — present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Andrew Phung, Rakhee Morzaria, Zoriah Wong, and Roman Pesino.
TV show description:
A family comedy series, the Run the Burbs TV show was created by Andrew Phung and Scott Townend.
The story follows the Phams, a young and bold Vietnamese-South Asian family. They take a different approach to living life to the fullest while residing in the suburbs of the fictional city of Rockridge.
Andrew (Phung) is a stay-at-home dad and the husband to free-spirited entrepreneur Camille (Morzaria). Their kids are a teenage daughter named Khia (Wong) and a clever young son, Leo (Pasino).
Often the instigators of community events and always the first to know what’s happening in the neighborhood, the Phams have become the heart of their cul-de-sac. Through all the challenges and stresses of everyday suburban life, the Phams take on the world as a cohesive unit. Because together, nothing can beat “phamily.”
Series Finale:
Episode #TBD
This episode has not aired yet.
First aired: TBD.
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The Phams are taking on the world in the first season of the Run the Burbs TV show on The CW. As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Run the Burbs is cancelled or renewed for season two (it’s already been renewed in Canada). Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren’t considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Run the Burbs here.
A Canadian family comedy series on The CW, the Run the Burbs TV show was created by Andrew Phung and Scott Townend. It stars Phung, Rakhee Morzaria, Zoriah Wong, and Roman Pesino. The story follows the Phams, a young and bold Vietnamese-South Asian family. They take a different approach to living life to the fullest while residing in the suburbs of the fictional city of Rockridge. Andrew (Phung) is a stay-at-home dad and the husband to free-spirited entrepreneur Camille (Morzaria). Their kids are teenage daughter Khia (Wong) and clever young son Leo (Pasino). Often the instigators of community events and always the first to know what’s going on in the neighborhood, the Phams have become the heart of their cul-de-sac.
What do you think? Which season one episodes of the Run the Burbs TV series do you rate as wonderful, terrible, or somewhere between? Do you think that Run the Burbs should be picked up for a second season by The CW?
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Adrian Street: Pro wrestler Adrian Street, left, posed with his coal miner father in 1974. "Too dark down there, I was born for the spotlight," Street said about the coal mines. (Dennis Hutchinson/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
“Exotic” Adrian Street, a flamboyant professional wrestler who dressed like a glam rocker but exhibited the toughness of his Welsh roots as the son of a coal miner, died July 24, his family confirmed. He was 82.
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Street had recently undergone brain surgery, the BBC reported.
Born on Dec. 5, 1940, in Brynmawr, Wales, Street was known for his androgynous appearance and claimed to have wrestled in more than 12,000 bouts during his seven-decade career, according to The Guardian.
A genre-bending pioneer whose larger-than-life presence and ruthlessness between the ropes changed the wrestling world forever. Honored to have called Adrian Street a friend.
My thoughts are with Miss Linda and the family, friends and fans of Adrian Street. pic.twitter.com/fQrbWPem8p — Triple H (@TripleH) July 31, 2023
“His flamboyant style entertained audiences and reimagined what was possible in sports-entertainment,” WWE said in a statement.
Street would enter the ring with his longtime manager and future wife, Miss Linda, garbed in pastels and glitter, wearing lipstick and sporting brightly dyed hair while wearing a feather boa, The Guardian reported.
Street was “the kindest, most loving man you could ever meet,” his wife told the BBC on Sunday. “The total opposite to how he behaved on stage.”
He refused to follow in the footsteps of his father, who worked in the coal mines of Wales, according to the BBC.
“Too dark down there, I was born for the spotlight,” Street once confessed in an interview.
WWE is saddened to learn that Adrian Street has passed away.
WWE extends its condolences to Street’s family, friends, and fans.https://t.co/DjCT1ESCnE pic.twitter.com/2cUspIV58i — WWE (@WWE) July 31, 2023
Former WWE wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who is currently an executive with the wrestling promotion, called Street “a genre-bending pioneer whose larger-than-life presence and ruthlessness between the ropes changed the wrestling world forever.”
As a teenager, Street ran away from home and began wrestling in London, billed as “Kid Tarzan Jonathan,” the BBC reported.
I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and truly a one off talent Adrian Street. My deepest condolences to Linda and Adrian’s family. Rest well.x — William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 31, 2023
Later returning to his real name, Street became a wrestling “heel,” antagonizing fans with his appearance and rough tactics. He further infuriated fans with his flamboyant costumes that was a precursor to glam rockers like David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Gary Glitter, according to The Guardian.
Street ignored the catcalls, skipping around the ring and planting lipstick kisses on his opponents’ foreheads before smashing them into the canvas, the BBC reported.
Street later moved to Florida, where he and his wife started a costume-making business called The Bizarre Bizarre, the news outlet reported. He also founded a wrestling school, the Skull Krushers Academy.
Street was featured in a 2019 biopic, “You May Be Pretty, But I Am Beautiful,” The Guardian reported.
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There is skill to reading a room, and not everyone is good at it. But it doesn't take a Harvey Specter-level ability at reading people and situations (thanks, Netflix) to realize that making sexist and demeaning jokes toward a female reporter, on the air, as a member of the Washington Commanders' flagship radio station, a week after a new ownership group came in with a mandate to clean up the toxic environment around the team, is an epically dumb idea.
And yet, here we are.
While broadcasting from Commanders training camp on Thursday, sports radio host Don Geronimo (real name Michael Sorce) called out to reporter Sharla McBride by referring to her as "Barbie girl" and later as "that chick." He also assumed the reporter was a cheerleader instead of a woman trying to do her job for WUSA-9, the CBS affiliate in Washington. Geronimo and Young were initially told not to come back to camp, and after a quick "internal review," iHeart Media D.C., which owns WBIG, fired Geronimo, who had recently announced a new contract that was to take him through 2026.
McBride has blond hair and is pretty, and Barbie is definitely having a moment this summer thanks to the blockbuster movie. But McBride is a career journalist who has been in the Washington market for three years and was awarded an Emmy last month for her work at WUSA. She was at Commanders camp to do her job: deliver the news of the day to viewers.
Washington's new ownership group, led by Josh Harris, took over little more than a week before Geronimo's comments. A big part of the reason the Commanders were even available to buy is because of the bravery of dozens of women who stepped forward to tell their stories, and what the NFL deemed gross mistreatment those women faced while employed in team offices during the megalomaniacal reign of Dan Snyder. Their courage led to two league-mandated outside investigations as well as the eyes of Congress. It ultimately led to Snyder's exit from the NFL owners' club, a group he appeared to care deeply about being part of.
With that as a backdrop, how could iHeart D.C., likely with pressure from the Commanders, not have fired him? Sending Geronimo packing was an easy win for Harris — and one that Geronimo basically gift-wrapped for them.
Some of his longtime fans are bemoaning the decision, crying that everyone is too sensitive these days because they won't accept that being openly derisive toward a woman while on-air is unacceptable now, and really has been for years. It never should have been acceptable, but thankfully there has been some level of growth in this country that means in many corners women are expected to be treated with a basic level of respect.
This is Geronimo’s schtick, incapable of offering listeners anything more than tired, boorish "jokes." Incapable of reading the room, he gave the new ownership group a near-immediate chance to show the team's fans that they were different from Snyder. Just as Snyder finally had to face the music for his misdeeds, Geronimo was made to pay for his.
Harris and Co. will likely have a long honeymoon with Commanders fans simply because they are not the Snyders. Dan Snyder dragged the franchise through the mud with his litigious — and, according to the NFL's final report on him, lascivious — ways, his nearly 25 years of ownership producing little more than chaos and negative headlines.
There are questions about how successful the Commanders will be on the field this season, but it didn't take long for Harris to get his first win off it, one that was almost embarrassingly easy to claim.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: APR 23 Notre Dame Spring Game SOUTH BEND, IN - APRIL 23: A detail view of a Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet is seen during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football Game on April 23, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The richest apparel deal in college athletics belongs to the Golden Dome.
Notre Dame and Under Armour are extending their relationship, agreeing to a new 10-year contract that puts the Irish at the top of college sports with a price tag of more than $10 million annually in cash and gear, sources told Yahoo Sports.
Notre Dame and Under Armour officials declined to comment.
Notre Dame, in the final year of its previous 10-year contract with Under Armour, hit the open market this spring after the expiration of the exclusive negotiating window with UA. Under Armour won a bidding war against the other top two apparel brands in the country, Adidas and Nike.
A win for UA founder and chairman Kevin Plank, UA lands one of the country’s most valuable brands again. The school and apparel brand have been partners since 2014, when UA replaced Adidas as Notre Dame’s apparel outfit in what was at the time believed to be the most lucrative apparel contract in college athletics history, a deal thought to be around $90 million.
This one exceeds that amount and vaults the Irish to the top of college sports, alongside the likes of Texas (Nike), Kansas (Adidas), Louisville (Adidas), Ohio State (Nike), Nebraska (Adidas) and Michigan (Nike) — all schools with deals believed to range from $8-$10 million a year.
Financial details of apparel contracts are not always clear. Some are not publicized and others were impacted by the COVID pandemic. But the Irish’s deal is expected to exceed all others in the market.
Apparel deals are revenue-generating giants for some of the most elite college athletic departments. In normal cases, apparel companies pay an annual licensing fee ranging from $5-10 million in cash for some of the powerhouses in college football and men’s basketball. In some deals, the school receives a cut of royalties from merchandise sales (usually 10-15%). Most agreements require the company to outfit that school’s athletic teams with $2-5 million in gear each year, as well as discounts in merchandise purchases.
Over the last several years, Under Armour has withdrawn from being a major player in college athletics. The Baltimore-based outlet has canceled deals with UCLA, Cal, Hawaii and Cincinnati, and Boston College ended its relationship with the company by signing with New Balance and Adidas.
Despite the past setbacks, Under Armour recently released figures that show its 2023 fiscal year revenue is up 3 percent to $5.9 billion. The company continues to outfit a handful of major college programs, including Auburn, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Utah and Texas Tech. But its crown jewel is Notre Dame.
Like its independence within the sport and exclusive television contract with NBC, Notre Dame officials enjoy being the apparel company’s most valuable and featured brand. But the final determination in the decision was price, and Under Armour well outpaced the other offers, sources told Yahoo Sports.
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World Wrestling Entertainment will stage its marquee mid-year event this Saturday as SummerSlam takes place at Ford Field, home of the NFL’s Detroit Lions. After WrestleMania, SummerSlam is the second-biggest show WWE produces in a calendar year and this year’s card is typically strong from top to bottom.
Brock Lesnar, who has headlined nine previous SummerSlams, faces Cody Rhodes in a match that figures to finish their trilogy, Logan Paul is back to square off with Ricochet after a series of viral moments between the two and Roman Reigns continues to battle with his own family, putting both his Universal Championship and the title of “Tribal Chief” up against his cousin Jey Uso.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s SummerSlam:
WWE SummerSlam ‘go-home’ Monday Night Raw
• Brock Lesnar appears • Logan Paul appears • Maxxine Dupri vs. Valhalla • Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio
WWE SummerSlam 2023
Date: Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (Pre-show starts at 7 p.m. ET)Site: Ford Field in Detroit
How to watch SummerSlam 2023 in the US
How to watch WWE SummerSlam outside the US:
SummerSlam 2023 match card
• Logan Paul vs. Ricochet• Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler• Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes• SummerSlam Battle Royal (Sheamus, LA Knight, TBA)• Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyre• Women's Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair• World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor• Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso
WWE SummerSlam ‘go-home’ SmackDown card
Friday, Aug. 4 | 8 p.m. ET on Fox from the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio
The only announced segment for Smackdown is a singles match between the only two confirmed competitors in the SummerSlam battle royal, LA Knight and Sheamus.
• LA Knight vs. Sheamus
Storylines for WWE SummerSlam
Logan Paul vs. RicochetThese two first crossed paths in January's Royal Rumble match, staging an incredible spot with each spring-boarding halfway across the ring and clotheslining each other in mid-air.
Then, last month at the Money in the Bank ladder match, they went for another high spot that didn’t quite come off as smooth as Ricochet attempted a Spanish Fly from the top rope and put Paul through two tables. Ever since, the two have traded barbs on social media and in an in-ring segment setting up the SummerSlam blow-off.
Well, at least now he know how we all felt when he was added to the match 🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/8S5vmRBOHF — Ricochet (@KingRicochet) July 8, 2023
Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna BaszlerBaszler, who got Rousey into the professional wrestling world to begin with, turned on her longtime friend during a women's tag team title defense at Money in the Bank, costing them the belts. When Rousey demanded an explanation two days later on Monday Night Raw, Baszler delivered a blistering promo in which she (correctly) pointed out that Rousey has had championship opportunities handed to her since she set foot in the WWE, while Baszler has had to work for every spot she's ever had. This feud has felt a bit rushed, likely because of Rousey's reported "hard out" date to exit the company.
Brock Lesnar vs. Cody RhodesLess than 24 hours after failing to capture the undisputed Universal championship from Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes was set to team with Brock Lesnar to face Reigns and Solo Sikoa on Raw. Before that match began, Lesnar attacked Rhodes and pummeled him for nearly 10 minutes until the show went off the air. Rhodes got a narrow win the following month at Backlash and then Lesnar (storyline) broke Cody's left arm during an attack on the May 22 episode of Raw. Five days later Lesnar beat Rhodes by technical submission after working over the arm most of the match. Rhodes has since spent weeks trying to get a third match and finally got it on the July 17 episode of Raw when Lesnar accepted and proceeded to pummel Cody in front of his family at ringside.
Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyreAt WrestleMania, Gunther retained the Intercontinental title in a triple-threat match against McIntyre and Sheamus in one of the best matches of the weekend. Following another successful defense over Matt Riddle at Money in the Bank, Gunther was confronted by a returning McIntyre, who hadn't been seen on TV since that WrestleMania match. Gunther formally accepted McIntyre's challenge on the July 24 episode of Raw.
Women's Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte FlairAsuka unsuccessfully challenged Belair for the title at WrestleMania but managed to win it at Night of Champions on May 27 thanks to a rather creative application of the blue mist. On the June 9 episode of Smackdown, Flair returned for the first time since WrestleMania to challenge Asuka, enraging Belair, who was in line for a rematch. The Flair-Asuka title match took place on June 30, with Belair interfering and laying both other women out. To resolve the issue a triple-threat was set for SummerSlam.
World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn BálorRollins won the newly introduced World Heavyweight Championship in a tournament final over AJ Styles. Soon thereafter Bálor began to stalk Rollins and demand a title match. There is history here as Bálor won the inaugural Universal Championship over Rollins at SummerSlam 2016, only to have to surrender it the next night on Raw due to an injury he suffered during the match. In promos to hype this match, Bálor has continually brought up that chapter as his motivation for targeting Rollins at this year's SummerSlam.
Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey UsoThe Bloodline story involving members of the real-life Anoa'i wrestling family has been unfolding for more than three years at this point and has never been hotter. Since their tag-team championship loss at WrestleMania, Reigns has bullied and belittled his cousins, causing the Usos to turn on the "Tribal Chief" on the June 16 episode of SmackDown. In a tag-team match at Money in the Bank, Jey became the first person to pin Reigns in nearly three years to win the match and set up a singles encounter for the undisputed Universal Championship at SummerSlam.
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Bull shark: A bull shark tried to take a bite out of the back of a boat as fishermen attempted to catch cobia. (Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Well, it is Shark Week.
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A fisherman said he was “shaking like an earthquake” when a bull shark recently attacked his boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of Florida, USA Today reported.
Joshua Jorgensen, who hosts the BlacktipH Fishing show on YouTube from Palm Beach Gardens, used a drone to capture aerial footage of the shark bashing into the back of boat. The agitated shark thumped the boat of Jorgensen’s friend, Carl Torresson, at least eight times, Fox News reported.
Jorgensen filmed two large cobia swimming with a bull shark circling nearby, the news outlet reported. The video that Jorgensen posted to Instagram shows the fishermen casting their lines into the water -- and then the shark became aggressive.
“I was flying my drone at the beach and spotted two huge cobia swimming with a bull shark. Cobia is one of the best-tasting fish in the ocean,” Jorgensen said in the video. “So I called my buddy Carl, and he raced over to try (to) catch them.
“I was following his boat with my drone and then all of a sudden the shark attacked his engines.”
Jorgensen added that the shark initially attacked the boat five times and “then came back for more.”
The shark attacked the boats a total of eight times, Jorgensen said, according to USA Today.
“We’re thinking, you know, maybe he grabbed the propeller,” Torresson said in the video. “We weren’t expecting the damage that we had when we got back to the dock, and it was just astronomical. The whole middle of the engine’s completely ripped out. The trim tab’s broken.
“And I didn’t think a shark could actually shake a boat like that. The boat was shaking like a bag of popcorn. Like literally, I was shaking like an earthquake. I was like, what’s going on? I went back there and I noticed it was a shark doing it. I’m like, are you kidding me? This is like a ride from Universal Studios.”
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When it comes to mobile tech, Samsung devices are tough to beat. The developer is looking to further advance their top-rated gadgets with the recent announcement of new Galaxy models on the way this fall. If you want to upgrade your tech without breaking the bank, Reviewed has a special pre-order offer on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 you can access right now.
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As of now, the Galaxy Tab S9 comes in beige and graphite, has an 11-inch display and 128 gigabyte or 256-gigabyte storage option. While more storage usually means more money, Samsung is offering a free storage upgrade, meaning you can get the new tablet with 12 gigabytes of RAM plus 256 gigabytes for $120 off. On top of that, if you trade in a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, you'll score an extra $650 in trade-in credit. Trade-in values vary depending on the type of device and condition.
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The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a classic gamers dream device, and available for preorder. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Fine purveyor of quality third-party gamepads 8BitDo is expanding its repertoire which currently includes everything from retro-inspired controllers, mice, and even arcade sticks to include mechanical keyboards. The new 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard releases on September 20, 2023, and it packs a gorgeous classic Nintendo aesthetic.
The new wireless TKL keyboard comes in Classic NES or Famicom colors and also comes paired with two giant Dual Super buttons that can be programmed with any macro under the sun. It's fully compatible with Windows 10 and above as well as Android and connects via Bluetooth, 2.4g wireless, or even wired if you're truly married to the analog glory of the past.
Aside from the gorgeous 1980s look of the swappable PCB, it tucks its 2.4g USB dongle inside the device itself. There's even an on-keyboard volume knob, a high-quality aluminum plate, and even a classic-style power button that truly makes this new keyboard smack of gaming's golden age.
It also supports 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2, so you can map buttons to your heart's content, to give you the extra edge when gaming online or off. This includes the oversized A and B Dual Super Buttons that come packed in with the keyboard, though you can add up to four sets, providing some serious customization possibilities.
Like many other 8BitDo peripherals, it comes at a fairly affordable price point. The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard releases on September 20, 2023, and you can pre-order it on Amazon for only $100.
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Toronto Blue Jays All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette left Monday night's game with right knee discomfort after a sudden stop on the basepaths.
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All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette left Monday night's game after suffering a right leg injury rounding first base, a potentially pivotal development to the Toronto Blue Jays less than 24 hours before Tuesday's trade deadline.
Bichette, the AL leader in hits (142) and batting average (.318), singled to right field in the third inning of Toronto's game against first-place Baltimore, and after stopping suddenly between first and second, keeled over in pain. He was tagged for the final out of the inning before he could return to first base.
The Blue Jays announced Bichette left the game due to right knee discomfort.
Toronto entered the night 59-47 and holding a 2 1/2-game lead over the Boston Red Sox for the third and final wild-card spot in the AL. The Blue Jays are also 5 1/2 games behind the Orioles as the clubs begin a four-game series at Rogers Centre.
The Blue Jays already signaled their intent to invest in their roster at the trade deadline, acquiring former St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks to replace Jordan Romano, who is out with a lower back injury. Naturally, Bichette's injury is particularly ill-timed, should he have to miss significant time with Toronto suddenly needing to pivot before Tuesday night's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline.
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Bichette ranks seventh in the AL among position players with a 4.0 Wins Above Replacement, and trails only Matt Chapman (4.5) among Blue Jays.
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The Pennsylvania Lottery is recognizing two winning Mega Millions tickets from the July 28 drawing totaling $6 million.
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A Pennsylvania resident came close to matching all six Mega Million jackpot numbers for a chance to win the $1.2 billion prize, but ultimately won $5 million instead, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.
The Mega Millions jackpot now sits at $1.05 billion ($527.9 million cash) ahead of Tuesday’s drawing after no winner Friday. However, other big winners came close to the grand prize.
A ticket that matched five out of six numbers was purchased at Thorndale Inn in Downingtown. The individual matched all five white balls drawn, 5-10-28-52-63, but not the yellow Mega Ball 18.
The ticket, purchased by an unknown person, was estimated to be worth $5 million as they opted for the Megaplier. Without the Megaplier, the winner would've only received $1 million.
Thorndale Inn earned a $10,000 bonus for selling the $5 million-winning Mega Millions with Megaplier ticket.
The Pennsylvania Lottery has reported that a lucky winner purchased a $1 million-winning Mega Millions ticket from Nittany MinitMart located in McKean County.
The $1 million-winning Mega Millions ticket matched all five white balls drawn to win $1 million. Nittany MiniMart earned a $5,000 bonus.
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What is a Megaplier
The Megaplier is an extra option that allows players to increase the value of any non-jackpot prize winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x for an additional $1 per play. If a player purchases the Megaplier feature and wins a non-jackpot prize on a Mega Millions play, the prize amount will be multiplied by the Megaplier number drawn. Recently, a player in Pennsylvania won a $5 million second-tier prize with the Megaplier feature, which is the first-ever $5 million prize at the $1 billion jackpot run level.
When will we know the winners?
Winners of the Mega Millions lottery are confirmed only after their tickets are validated and the prizes are claimed. Winners have a one-year window from the drawing date to claim their prizes, Mega Millions guidelines state. If you've purchased a winning ticket from a lottery retailer, it's recommended that you sign the back immediately.
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Suzanne Somers opened up about her renewed battle with cancer in a recent interview and on social media, revealing her breast cancer has returned.
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When it comes to her health, Suzanne Somers won't go down without a fight.
Somers, who has previously battled cancer, revealed her breast cancer has returned in a statement to Entertainment Tonight on Monday. "I have been living with cancer since my 20s. And every time (it) pops up, I continue to bat it back," Somers told the outlet. "I do my best not to let this insidious disease control me."
"Like any cancer patient, when you get that dreaded, 'It’s back,' you get a pit in your stomach. Then I put on my battle gear and go to war," she continued. "This is familiar battleground for me, and I’m very tough."
The "Three's Company" alum said a "big upside" of her cancer ordeal is that it's strengthened her relationship with husband Alan Hamel over the years. "We have not spent even one day apart in over 42 years," she said.
"My cancer is a disease that affected my whole family, and once it hit me in my 20s, Alan and I got even closer and every moment of every day was precious," Somers said. "My son refers to our relationship as functionally co-dependent. And my incredible family has been unbelievably supportive every step of the way."
Somers previously battled breast cancer in the early 2000s, and the actress received a lumpectomy as part of her treatment for the disease.
In an Instagram post Monday, the 76-year-old reassured her fans that "I’m a fighter."
"I have used the best alternative and conventional treatments to combat (the cancer). This is not new territory for me," Somers wrote alongside a photo of herself and Hamel. "Thank you for the continued love and support. It’s only about who you love and who loves you – and I love you!"
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We researched the best pet tech of the year to find the products that will make life easier for you and your furry friends, including the Furbo camera, self-cleaning litter boxes, and more.
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Who said tech toys were reserved for just humans? Your pet may just well love gadgets as much as you do. That's the premise behind a new crop of products designed for dogs, cats, and other animals in your life.
Some of these high-tech gizmos are for your pet's protection or enjoyment, while others are more for their owner—or perhaps a little of both.
If you want to be dog's best friend—or the cat's meow—the following are a few items to consider.
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1. Furbo Dog Camera
Keep an eye on your pet while at work, and even dispense treats on demand. That's the premise behind the Furbo pet camera.
Simply connect this HD camera to your Wi-Fi network, install the free app on your smartphone or tablet, and then kiss your canine goodbye as you leave the house. Now, wherever life takes you, launch the app, talk to your pet, snap a pic or shoot video, and dispense a treat from the launcher by swiping your screen.
Other features include night vision to see your dog in the dark, and a barking alert option, if you'd like to receive notifications to your phone. So now you can see what your furry friend all day to see if it's anything like The Secret Life of Pets movie.
If cash is tight but you like the idea behind this gizmo, there's also the $99 Petcube Bites 2 Lite Interactive WiFi Pet Monitoring Camera.
2. NiteDog Rechargeable LED Leash
Be seen while walking your dog in the dark—that's the premise behind the NiteDog Rechargeable LED Leash from Nite Ize.
Available in a few colors, including blue or lime green, these 5-foot leashes have two embedded ultra-bright LEDs, which send light through an integrated optical fiber for up to 6.5 hours between charges. When it's time to juice up the leash, simply insert a micro USB cable (not included) and plug the leash into a computer, AC wall socket, or power strip.
This eye-catching and water-resistant leash has a soft grip, durable cable, and can be used in either constant glow or flash mode.
3. ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box
Just like a Roomba can vacuum your floors for you, there are many automatic litter boxes that don't require scooping, cleaning, or refilling for weeks at a time.
The second-generation ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box uses disposable trays pre-filled with crystal litter, which is said to quickly absorb urine and dehydrate solid waste to provide fewer odors than regular clumping litter. An automatic rake sweeps solid waste into the waste trap 20 minutes after your cat uses the litter box, so you never have to see or touch it. If your cat re-enters the box before the cleaning cycle starts, detection sensors automatically reset the rake timer.
Every few weeks you would remove the litter tray, cover with the lid, and dispose of it in the trash.
A health counter keeps track of how many times your favorite feline uses the box.
4. Litter Robot 4
Another—and more high-tech—take on kitty litter is Litter Robot 4.
After your cat does its business and exits, an advanced circular and enclosed sifting system automatically separates the waste from the clean litter and deposits the clumps into a fully enclosed, odor-controlling drawer.
Dome-shaped and WiFi-enabled, the Litter-Robot is designed for cats five pounds and up. A companion app, AutoPets Connect, can send notifications when the waste drawer is full or the unit needs troubleshooting, and it tracks usage history to provide insights into your cat's health.
5. Automatic Ball Launcher
The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher plays fetch with your dog when you can't.
Whether you're unable to toss a tennis ball or perhaps nursing a cold, this automatic launcher can do it for you. This water-resistant launcher has six angle and nine power settings, so you can tweak the desired height and distance. Train your dog to drop the retrieved tennis ball back on top of the launcher, and they'll be rewarded with another tossed ball within moments.
Powered by AC (cord included) or D-cell batteries (not included), this launcher has multiple safety sensors so it won't launch a ball if it detects the pet is too close.
6. Dancing Dot Laser Cat Toy
Also from PetSafe is the aptly named Dancing Dot Laser Cat Toy, a fun way to keep your cat active and engaged with a random laser display that stimulates its natural instincts to chase, stalk, and pounce.
Place the Dancing Dot on a flat surface or hang it from a doorknob by the attached strap and select from two play options: a single 15-minute session, or 15-minute intervals every two hours (say, if you're leaving for the day). The manufacturer says the laser is certified Class 1, meaning there's no safety risk from exposure.
7. Halo 2+ Wireless Dog Fence and GPS Dog Collar
Endorsed by Cesar "The Dog Whisperer" Millan, the Halo 2+ Wireless Dog Fence and GPS Dog Collar is a high-tech collar designed to protect your precious pooch.
For one, Halo 2+ lets you create virtual fences wherever you may be (such as at a park) by walking the perimeter with your collar or by using the app; if your dog approaches the boundary, customizable notifications (such as a tone or slight vibration) instruct the dog to turn around. Training video tutorials by Cesar are part of the package.
Secondly, if your dog breaches the fence, you're immediately notified on the Halo app and can track your pet's whereabouts via its GPS chip in the collar.
Recommended for dogs over 20 pounds (and with neck sizes 11 inches and bigger), you can create up to 20 virtual fences.
An accompanying Halo plan (starting at $4.49/month) is required to enable data storage for virtual fences, GPS location services, activity tracking, and more.
8. Apple AirTags
A way less expensive (but more limited) way to track your pet is to place an AirTag on your pet's collar.
So long as you rock an iPhone and have the "Find My" set up, AirTags can help you find your lost things—such as your car keys, backpack, or purse—or even affix it to your beloved pet's collar (though Apple says it was not designed for pets or children).
Apple's AirTags broadcast a Bluetooth signal to help locate lost items. When the tracker is in range of your iPhone, see the tracker on your Find My app if close by, plus you can emit a sound when you tap to find it. You can also ask Siri to find your missing item, and AirTag will play a sound if nearby. AirTags also use ultra-wideband technology to more precisely lead you to its location, so you'll see a directional arrow that points you directly to an AirTag's location (and how far away it is, in real time).
Now here's where AirTags really get interesting: if your AirTag is out of Bluetooth range, the Find My network may help track it down. By leveraging roughly a billion Apple devices around the globe, it can detect Bluetooth signals from an AirTag and relay the location back to you. Plus, you can place AirTag into Lost Mode in the Find My app, and be notified when it has been located.
9. Bird Buddy
Tweet about this: bird lovers need not feel left out of the fun.
Available now for preorder, Bird Buddy: A Smart Bird Feeder is an ideal outdoor gadget for bird aficionados.
Essentially, Bird Buddy is a weatherproof bird feeder with an integrated camera to take up-close photos of airborne visitors, plus it features artificial intelligence that can recognize bird species based both on image and sound. A companion app keeps a real-time log for you, and automatically organizes species for you into collections.
The battery-powered device should last up to 30 days, says the company, at which time you'll pull out a detachable module and bring into the home to charge up with a USB-C cable (included). A solar model is also for sale for $70 more.
10. Koller Smart Tank
Finally, fish lovers aren't left out of the fun, either.
There's the Smart Tank from Koller Products, a 7-gallon aquarium that synchronizes with a companion app on your smartphone or tablet to let you track your aquarium's water temperature and get push notifications if the water gets too warm or too cool.
The Koller Smart Tank is also equipped with customizable LED lighting that; with the app you change colors on the fly and set schedules to turn the illumination on and off.
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Don't let this claim get under your skin. The World Economic Forum did not declare that citizens must implant digital currencies into their bodies.
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The claim: WEF declares people must be implanted with microchip to participate in society
A TikTok video shared on Facebook (direct link, archived link) on July 26 shows a man discussing an article about a supposed new World Economic Forum initiative.
“The World Economic Forum has declared that all citizens must be implanted with a CBDC microchip in the very near future in order to be able to fully participate in society and do basic things such as purchase food and water,” he reads aloud from the article.
The Facebook post received over 2,200 shares while the original TikTok video was liked more than 3,000 times.
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The WEF has not made such an announcement, and they don’t have the authority to establish laws or requirements in the U.S. or anywhere else. The claim stems from a website that routinely publishes fabricated stories.
WEF can’t mandate or implement rules for global population
WEF spokesperson Trevor Chueu said the organization never made an announcement about implanting people with microchips. There are also no reports of any such announcement from any reputable media outlet.
The WEF also does not have the ability to mandate the laws and policies of governments, Scott Moore, a political scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, previously told USA TODAY.
"The WEF is a nongovernmental organization and as such has no legal status to exercise the functions of sovereign states, though it can be influential in shaping the views of policymakers," Moore said in an email.
The organization's website reiterates this and states its purpose is to engage "the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas."
The article featured in the video stems from The People's Voice, previously known as NewsPunch. The site has repeatedly published fabricated stories about the WEF, many of which USA TODAY has debunked.
While the WEF has not called for implanting humans with microchips, it did share a post on its website about central bank digital currency, or CBDC in August 2022. As the post explains, central bank digital currencies are digital versions of a country’s physical currency.
Fact check: Child ID program provides packet to help find missing children, not microchips
USA TODAY reached out to the user who shared the Facebook post as well as the social media user in the video for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
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A new lawsuit accuses Taco Bell of falsely advertising its Mexican pizzas and crunch wraps and showing the menu items as being fuller than real life.
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A New York man is suing Taco Bell for false advertising, saying that the California-based company isn’t making many of its menu items the way they’re pictured in advertisements.
Frank Siragusa of Queens filed the lawsuit in federal court in Brooklyn on Monday. He’s seeking class-action status to include other disappointed Taco Bell customers.
The lawsuit includes multiple side-by-side photos comparing Taco Bell’s advertisements with what the food actually looks like.
Siragusa “expected the Mexican Pizza that he purchased to contain a similar amount of beef and bean filling as contained in the pictures of the Mexican pizza in Taco Bell’s advertisements,” according to the lawsuit.
But the Mexican pizza Siragusa bought actually had about “half of the beef and bean filling that he expected.”
“Taco Bell’s actions are especially concerning now that inflation, food, and meat prices are very high and many consumers, especially lower-income consumers, are struggling financially,” the lawsuit says. “Taco Bell advertises larger portions of food to steer consumers to their restaurants for their meals and away from competitors that more fairly advertise the size of their menu items, unfairly diverting millions of dollars in sales that would have gone to competitors.”
Siragusa wants Taco Bell to end its “unfair and materially misleading advertising,” and pay monetary damages to customers who have bought its Mexican pizzas and three types of crunch wraps.
Taco Bell did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The lawsuit is the latest in a string of recent litigation against chain restaurants over its food. In March, a Chicago man sued Buffalo Wild Wings, saying the company’s “boneless wings,” aren’t wings at all, but really just cheaper, chicken breast tenders. Buffalo Wild Wings has denied the allegations and is asking a judge to dismiss the case, saying that the “boneless wings” wouldn’t mislead “reasonable consumers.”
Meanwhile McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s were all sued last year over the size of their cheeseburgers.
None of those cases have been resolved.
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We are sad to report that actor Angus Cloud, best known for his role as Fez on HBO’s Euphoria, has died at the age of 25.
His family confirmed the news with TMZ.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” the statement said. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.”
A cause of death is not known at this time.
The family did, however, make note of Cloud’s struggle with mental health and the recent passing of his father.
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend,” the statement continued.
“Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
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In closing, the family hopes “hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
Cloud’s career was just starting to take off following his gig on Euphoria, his first acting role.
Cloud’s portrayal of drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill made him an instant fan favorite during the show’s first two seasons.
Other acting credits include 2021’s North Hollywood and 2023’s The Line. He also made cameo appearances in music videos for Noah Cyrus, Becky G & Karol G, and Juice WRLD.
HBO, which has not yet began production on season 3 of Euphoria, issued a statement to Variety:
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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Snoop Dogg will no longer be the only rapper to escape the gulag. Activision has confirmed Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage will also be boots on the ground when Season 5 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzeon launches.
To celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop, Activision is bringing the Queens Barbie and Sir 21 Savage into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone. Snoop Dogg, who made his COD debut in Call of Duty: Vanguard, will return alongside Minaj and Savage as part of the “History of Hip-Hop” skins.
The trio of Hip-Hop stars are not the first celebrities to playable operator skins in the game as part of a collaboration. John McClane from Die Hard, John Rambo from Rambo, Lionel Messi, Leatherface, Billy The Puppet from SAW, Shredder from TMNT, and Kevin Durant also joined the massive roster alongside popular characters from the world of Call of Duty.
The three playable skins are not the only thing coming when Season 5 launches on August 2. Plenty of new game modes, events, challenges, weapons, vehicles, and new operators will keep the game fresh, and you can read up on that by heading to the Call of Duty blog
The Barbs Love Seeing Nicki Minaj In COD
No surprise the Barbs are eating the news of Nicki Minaj joining the Call of Duty roster up. The reactions to their queen being in the video game are seemingly sparking to pick up the game so they can get in on the action when the “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” rapper’s skin drops.
If they are happy, hell, we are delighted. We love when video games bring everyone together.
You can see more reactions to the news of Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, and Snoop Dogg coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone in the gallery below.
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GloRilla is ringing in her birthday after a very successful year that saw her take the success of her anthem “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and build on it to release another catchy track in “Tomorrow 2.” The single’s success would reach even greater thanks to a memorable guest verse from Cardi B on the remix.
But while people have been embracing Big Glo’s music, some have critiqued her sex appeal or supposed lack thereof.
She brushed off the comments by hilariously posting a video of herself dancing to Beyoncé and Shakira’s song “Beautiful Liar.”
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Check out some of her hottest Instagram moments below.
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Paul Reubens, popularly known as Pee-wee Herman, passed away last night after a private battle with cancer. He was 70.
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Paul Reubens, popularly known as Pee-wee Herman, passed away last night after a private battle with cancer. He was 70.
From Newman’s official Instagram account:
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness.”
RELATED: ‘Pee-Wee Herman’ Actor Paul Reubens Dead at 70
Herman also included a prepared statement to his fans that was also shared in the Instagram post. ““Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years. I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
Reubens commanded generations of young children with his show Pee-wee’s Playhouse, which began in 1985, with his child-like Pee-wee Herman persona. His comedy career began in the 1970s and he has acting credits recorded as late as 2021.
Keep scrolling to see even more interesting facts about Paul Reubens that you may not have known! This list was compiled from a previous post by Mental Floss.
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Akira is serving the perfect mix of Barbiecore meets Y2K with their “All Dolled Up” collection. See our favorites from the collection here.
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Akira is serving the perfect mix of Barbiecore meets Y2K with their “All Dolled Up” collection.
For the past three years, both trends have been steadily creeping into the forefront of contemporary fashion for years. This recently released collection sits at the apex mountain of their style power.
The offerings from “All Dolled Up” hit the vibes of domapine dressing. Combining the expected tulle and sparkle with millennial staples will jog your style memory to a land of Myspace HTML codes and reasonably priced garden apartments.
The collection features cute accessories, jazzy sandals, fun dresses, bright jewelry, and more. It’s as if Carrie Bradshaw and your favorite Bratz doll had a baby who would never leave the house without a rhinestone-covered iPhone case featuring the Baby Phat symbol and a pair of dangly earrings.
There are slim fringe trimmed tees, blinged-out tops, sparkly slacks, stacked clogs, and over-the-knee boots. They are accompanied by darling accessories that will make you miss the days of basement parties and T-Mobile sidekicks.
Rosettes, baguette-shaped purses, slippery spaghetti straps, preppy separates, and adorable teddy bear graphics show up in the collection at the brand’s affordable prices.
The trendy Chicago boutique started by Erikka Wang, Eric Hseuh, and Sarah Hughes has always had a well-curated selection of what’s now and what’s next. They have grown to become one of the most popular online boutiques.
This doll-inspired collection, inspired by the barrage of Barbiecore influences currently flooding pop culture, offers statement pieces that can be separated to add a bit of fizz to basics.
See some of our favorite picks from the “All Dolled Up” collection below.
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(NewsNation) — As in decades past, the question of whether aliens exist continues to captivate Americans. Following Wednesday’s widely-watched Congressional hearing on UAPs and UFOs, people flocked to social media — many proclaiming the government confirmed aliens exist.
But that’s not actually what happened at the hearing. While witnesses and lawmakers discussed the issue of UFOs, the government has not issued any official confirmation of alien life and what was said at the hearing, by witnesses and even a lawmaker, remains unverified.
As lawmakers continue to probe the issue, join NewsNation’s Brian Entin at 9 p.m. ET Sunday night for a two-hour special report on the hearing, including analysis from UFO experts. Find out how to tune in to NewsNation on your local channel lineup.
Here’s what we do (and don’t) know after the hearing:
Whistleblower David Grusch largely recounted second-hand testimony and provided no evidence to support his claims. Grusch is a former member of the UAP Task Force.
Former Navy Commander and pilot David Fravor recounted a first-hand experience with the so-called Tic Tac UFO but said he was never briefed on the object or its potential origins.
Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves, who founded the Americans for Safe Aerospace, also recounted an encounter he had with an object he described as a black sphere floating inside a clear cube. Graves indicated such encounters were extremely common among pilots. There was no evidence presented to support this claim.
While lawmakers seemed largely accepting of the witness testimony, only Rep. Matt Gaetz, R.-Fla., said he had seen any evidence of alien life firsthand.
Grusch was unable to answer a number of inquiries regarding specific evidence or proof in an open setting, though he indicated he would be willing to say more in a secure, classified briefing.
All three witnesses agreed these unidentified objects constituted a potential national security threat.
Official government bodies, including the White House, Pentagon, and NASA have all stated they have no reason to believe unexplained objects are extraterrestrial in nature.
National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby said after the hearing there are “no hard and fast” answers to the question but that the administration is taking it seriously.
This wasn’t the first time the U.S. government undertook investigations to address the question of UFOs, nor is it the first time the official response was that there was nothing “alien” going on.
However, at the heart of Grusch’s whistleblower complaint is his claim that the government, specifically the Department of Defense, is operating programs to retrieve material from crashes that are extraterrestrial in nature and are keeping those programs secret from the public while also operating without appropriate Congressional oversight.
Grusch spoke exclusively to NewsNation regarding his experiences, which he said include the U.S. government recovering the “non-human” pilots of downed craft.
In light of his claims, lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee have vowed to continue to hold more hearings, including classified briefings where Grusch could speak more freely. Members have also vowed to seek the power to subpoena documents and images that Grusch says back up his claims.
Lawmakers have also called for a centralized reporting system for both military and civilian reports of UFOs, to better analyze and understand the possible threat.
There is also the possibility of the creation of a new committee to specifically investigate UAPs/UFOs. It’s not entirely clear how Congress could compel the DoD or military to release information on any secret programs, should they exist, though, in the past, lawmakers have attempted to work UFO reporting into funding requirements for the Pentagon.
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Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story.
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DENVER (KDVR) — Country artist Luke Bryan invited a Denver-area girl backstage after he heard her story.
Mary Stegmueller, 7, has been battling terminal brain cancer since she was 4 years old. She’s a serious Luke Bryan fan, and she really wanted to see his show in Denver on Saturday.
But she is immunocompromised and cannot stand for long durations, so her family thought the concert was off the table until an anonymous donor gave them a private suite for the show.
Her family said they’re unbelievably grateful to the anonymous donor.
Mary got a quick hug from the country star back in 2021 after a concert, but this time, she was hoping for another chance to have a conversation with him.
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
After Bryan saw FOX31’s story about her wanting to meet him, the family said he invited her backstage for a meet and greet before the show. Photos show Mary hanging out with her country idol, who gave her a hug as they posed for the camera.
Mary begins her 43rd round of radiation on Monday.
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El Paso County plans to send letters to Austin and Washington, D.C., decrying Texas’ treatment of migrants.
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EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – El Paso County plans to send letters to Austin and Washington, D.C., decrying Texas’ treatment of migrants.
The County Commissioners’ Court on Monday unanimously authorized County Judge Ricardo Samaniego to send a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott opposing the state’s policies and practices “of cruelty” towards migrants crossing the border. A second letter will be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice in support of a recent lawsuit to get Texas to remove floating barriers placed on the Rio Grande in South Texas.
“It’s important for us as a county to push back against these policies of deterrence by cruelty. It’s really what they are,” said Precinct 3 County Commissioner Iliana Holguin. “We stood up against the Trump administration when they unleashed the most horrible and draconian policies here in El Paso County. It is important we continue to do that and that our community knows we are going to continue to stand up and push back against these policies.”
Commissioners on Monday discussed news reports of Texas Department of Public Safety troopers patrolling the Rio Grande to push people back to Mexico. They also decried the placement of the buoys.
“They travel for months at a time through hazards and everything they go through. And to think that we add to that is just despicable,” Samaniego told commissioners. “They go through natural barriers coming from such a far distance [….] They survive for months and then they die here at our borders. (That) does not represent who we are as a nation or a community.”
Samaniego said he and other El Paso leaders would like to have a say on state policies regarding migrants – given that El Paso is right on the Mexican border and has an extensive record of dealing with migrant surges – but are not given a chance to be heard until after the fact.
“We encourage that (Gov. Abbott) communicates with us. We are open to communication. Actions taken without communication with border communities is not right,” Samaniego said. “In the last year or so, there has been zero communication with the (county) judge or the mayor of El Paso. It puts things in perspective that El Paso is not that important; we want to make sure that is not true.”
Border Report reached out to the Texas Governor’s Office and to Abbott’s campaign press office for comment and is awaiting a response.
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Democrats and Republicans are offering clashing interpretations of the significance of former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer’s closed-door testimony, which lawmakers said included assertions that Hunter Biden was selling the “illusion of access” to his father and that Hunter Biden sometimes put President Biden on speakerphone to talk to his business associates. The revelations […]
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Democrats and Republicans are offering clashing interpretations of the significance of former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer’s closed-door testimony, which lawmakers said included assertions that Hunter Biden was selling the “illusion of access” to his father and that Hunter Biden sometimes put President Biden on speakerphone to talk to his business associates.
The revelations are fueling Republican attempts to link the president to his son’s business dealings. Republicans, including Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) and House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (Ky.), say the testimony shows that President Biden “lied” when he made campaign trail statements that he had never talked to his son about his foreign business dealings.
But Democrats say Archer’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Monday actually shows the president was not involved in Hunter Biden’s foreign business affairs.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), who attended the hours-long transcribed interview, said Archer testified that because Hunter Biden was under pressure from Ukrainian energy company Burisma, “he had to give the illusion — and he used that term, the illusion — of access to his father, and he tried to get credit for things that he — that Mr. Archer testified Hunter had nothing to do with, such as when Vice President Biden went to Ukraine on his own.”
Lawmakers clash over whether testimony implicates president
Archer was on the board of Burisma with Hunter Biden. Republicans have said then-Vice President Biden’s call to remove Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin, whose office was investigating Burisma, was directly related to his son’s involvement with, and sizable payments from, the company.
But the investigation in Burisma had been opened before Shokin took the position, and Shokin was widely criticized for failure to prosecute corruption, with his ouster supported by numerous U.S. officials.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, said in a statement that Archer testified that “President Biden was not involved in his son’s business affairs, and that President Biden was never asked to, nor did he, take any official actions in relation to those business matters.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said last week that the president “was never in business with his son.”
On the other end of the partisan spectrum, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), who also attended the transcribed interview, said he thought Archer’s testimony “implicate[s] the president.”
Reading from his notes of the transcribed interview, Biggs said Archer testified that “Burisma would have gone out of business sooner if the Biden brand had not been invoked. People would be intimidated to legally mess with Burisma because of the Biden family brand.”
According to Biggs, Archer said the Biden “brand” referred to President Biden. But Goldman later said that Archer clarified the “brand” was based on a “D.C. brand based on his own experience in lobbying” and “in conjunction with the fact that his last name was Biden.”
Burisma bribery allegations
Both Biggs and Goldman said that Archer had no knowledge of an alleged $5 million payment to Biden from Burisma, an allegation relayed by a confidential FBI source in a form released by Republicans earlier in June.
Goldman argued that Archer’s testimony undercut the premise of the Biden-Burisma bribery allegations.
“Even though it was perceived by Burisma that they had the Prosecutor General Shokin ‘under control,’ quote unquote, that Joe Biden advocated for his firing — which of course, was not coveted or desired by Burisma, and would potentially be bad for Burisma,” Goldman said.
Raskin said that Republicans appeared to be “chasing” the bribery allegations, and pointed to a recent letter to Comer from Lev Parnas, who was involved in an effort to dig up dirt about the Bidens in Ukraine ahead of the 2020 election, urging Comer to abandon efforts to chase the “conspiracy theories.”
Comer, on the other hand, took issue with Hunter Biden’s work with Burisma.
“When Burisma’s owner was facing pressure from the Ukrainian prosecutor investigating the company for corruption, Archer testified that Burisma executives asked Hunter to ‘call D.C.’ after a Burisma board meeting in Dubai,” he said in a statement, which a press release said raised concerns that Hunter Biden was in violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Phone calls with the president
Archer’s testimony did appear to partially back up Comer’s statement to the New York Post last week that he expected Archer to discuss the times he witnessed Hunter Biden’s putting then-Vice President Biden on speakerphone with foreign business partners.
Democrats downplayed that concern.
“The witness indicated that Hunter spoke to his father every day, and approximately 20 times over the course of a 10-year relationship. Hunter may have put his father on the phone with any number of different people, and they never once spoke about any business dealings,” Goldman said.
“As he described it, it was all casual conversation, niceties, the weather, ‘What’s going on?’” Goldman said, adding that “there wasn’t a single conversation about any of the business dealings that Hunter had.”
Democrats also stressed that there were especially frequent conversations between Hunter Biden and his father after his brother, Beau Biden, died from brain cancer in 2015.
Biggs pushed back on Goldman’s characterization.
“He probably forgot to tell you that Devon Archer himself said that was an implication of who the ‘big guy’ is,” Biggs said, referring to communications drawn from a laptop hard drive that purportedly belonged to Hunter Biden.
The House Oversight GOP also said in a tweet that President Biden attended a 2014 dinner with Hunter Biden and some of his foreign business associates at Cafe Milano in Washington, D.C.
White House slams GOP after ‘much-hyped witness’ testimony
Ian Sams, White House spokesperson for oversight and investigations, also argued that the Archer interview poked holes in the GOP attempts to directly link President Biden to his family’s foreign business dealings.
“It appears that the House Republicans’ own much-hyped witness today testified that he never heard of President Biden discussing business with his son or his son’s associates, or doing anything wrong,” Sams said. “House Republicans keep promising bombshell evidence to support their ridiculous attacks against the President, but time after time, they keep failing to produce any. In fact, even their own witnesses appear to be debunking their allegations.”
Raskin said that the Biden family investigation is a “desperate effort to distract everyone from former President Donald Trump’s mounting criminal indictments and deepening legal morass.”
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who was also in the interview, told reporters that Archer had revealed new information, but declined to elaborate further.
Abbe Lowell, counsel for Hunter Biden, said in a statement that House Republicans “keep swinging and keep striking out in their obsessive pursuit of the President through his son, Hunter.”
“Mr. Archer confirmed one more time that Hunter Biden did not involve his father in, nor did his father assist him in, his business. It’s well known that Hunter and his father speak daily, and what Mr. Archer confirmed today was that when those calls occurred during Hunter’s business meetings, if there was any interaction between his father and his business associates, it was simply to exchange small talk,” Lowell said.
“Like the relatives of Donald Trump, Senators Ron Johnson and Ted Cruz, Rep. Lauren Boebert, and many others, family members of elected representatives meet people and may get opportunities because of those connections,” he continued. “Congress would be busy investigating many of their own if that’s their idea of an offense.”
Archer did not answer shouted questions when entering or leaving the transcribed interview, and his attorney declined to take a side in the debate over his testimony.
“We are aware that all sides are claiming victory following Mr. Archer’s voluntary interview today. But all Devon Archer did was exactly what we said he would: show up and answer the questions put to him honestly and completely. Mr. Archer shared the truth with the Committee, and we will leave to them and others to decide what to do with it,” said Matthew L. Schwartz, a managing partner of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP.
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Remo Stars FC coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, is bracing for a challenging match as his Nigerian side is set to face the Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC, in the first round of the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League.Despite having little knowledge about Medeama SC,...
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Remo Stars FC coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, is bracing for a challenging match as his Nigerian side is set to face the Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC, in the first round of the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League.
Despite having little knowledge about Medeama SC, Ogunmodede recognizes that underestimating them would be a mistake.
He acknowledged that while Medeama may not have the same household recognition as giants like Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, their recent league victory by a points difference of 5 demonstrates their strength on the field.
The Remo Stars coach emphasized that this makes them a formidable opponent, and his team needs to be well-prepared for the encounter.
However, Ogunmodede exuded confidence in his team's capabilities and hinted at having a strategic plan in place to give his squad an advantage in the crucial clash.
"I have something that will favor my team going into this tie. I am a very experienced coach, and I'm looking forward to an entertaining fixture," he added.
Medeama SC will host Remo Stars at the Cape Coast Stadium for the first leg, followed by the second leg in Nigeria.
The first preliminary round matches are scheduled from 18th to 20th August for the first leg and 25th to 27th August for the second leg.
The winner of this tie will then face Guinean giants Horoya AC in the second preliminary round, with the ultimate goal of securing a spot in the group stage of the CAF Champions League.
As both teams prepare for this crucial clash, football fans can anticipate an exciting and closely contested match between the Nigerian and Ghanaian clubs.
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Former Hearts of Oak forward, Edward Afum, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the club's leadership for their player recruitment strategy.Afum criticized the management's decision to sign players without a substantive head coach in place.The club's management had already signed two players, Kevin Osei Assibey and...
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Former Hearts of Oak forward, Edward Afum, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the club's leadership for their player recruitment strategy.
Afum criticized the management's decision to sign players without a substantive head coach in place.
The club's management had already signed two players, Kevin Osei Assibey and Liventius Arthur, before announcing the first batch of the technical team.
Afum believes that this approach is not ideal and pointed out player recruitment as the primary issue affecting his former club.
In Afum's view, it would be more beneficial for the team to wait for the appointment of a coach and allow them to have a say in the recruitment process.
By involving the coach in player signings, the team can ensure that the coach gets players they believe can best fit into their tactical plans and playing style.
Afum also expressed concern over the involvement of board members in player signings, suggesting that such decisions should be left to the technical team and coaching staff.
“I have problem with this things, why don’t wait for the coach to buy players he thinks he can work with them. They always buy players for the coach and as am talking, they have not sign a coach yet” he reacted to a post shared by Happy FM on social media.
Hearts of Oak had a challenging previous Ghana Premier League campaign, finishing 12th in the league standings. Afum's comments highlight the importance of having a coherent and well-structured approach to player recruitment, especially with the guidance of a qualified and appointed head coach.
With the upcoming season ahead, it remains to be seen how Hearts of Oak's management will address these concerns and improve their player recruitment process to create a more competitive team in the Ghana Premier League.
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Ghanaian rising star, Ibrahim Osman, showcased an impressive performance on Monday evening, leading FC Nordsjaelland to a 3-1 victory against AGF in the Danish Superliga.The 18-year-old winger was given a starting position in the Week 2 clash of the 2023/24 Danish top-flight league campaign.Operating from...
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Ghanaian rising star, Ibrahim Osman, showcased an impressive performance on Monday evening, leading FC Nordsjaelland to a 3-1 victory against AGF in the Danish Superliga.
The 18-year-old winger was given a starting position in the Week 2 clash of the 2023/24 Danish top-flight league campaign.
Operating from the flanks, Osman Ibrahim proved to be a constant threat to AGF's defense, and his efforts were rewarded in the 51st minute when he found the back of the net.
His goal gave FC Nordsjaelland the lead after a first-half that had ended in a 1-1 draw.
The visitors, FC Nordsjaelland, took the initial lead in the 35th minute through Benjamin Nygren, but Nicolai Poulsen's strike in the 41st minute equalized the score for AGF.
In the thrilling contest that followed, Marcus Ingvartsen secured a late goal in the 86th minute, sealing a 3-1 victory for FC Nordsjaelland.
On the same day, another promising talent from Ghana, Ernest Nuamah, missed out on a starting role but was later introduced in the second half.
With this win, FC Nordsjaelland maintains a perfect record with two victories in two games, setting a promising tone for the season ahead.
Ibrahim Osman's standout performance is a sign of his potential and the impact he can make on the Danish Superliga this season.
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Suicidal Tendencies are celebrating their 40th anniversary on an Australian tour in November.
The band will be performing its entire 1983 self-titled debut album during the “Still Cyco Punk After All These Years” tour in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
The 2023 lineup includes founding member Mike Muir, along with guitarists Ben Weinman and Dean Pleasants, bassist Tye Trujillo, and drummer Greyson Nekrutman.
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When he was a toddler, less than two years old, Dorian Finney-Smith lost his father. Elbert Smith Jr. did not die. Instead, he was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 44 years in a Virginia...
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When he was a toddler, less than two years old, Dorian Finney-Smith lost his father. Elbert Smith Jr. did not die. Instead, he was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 44 years in a Virginia prison. Now, because of his former team’s help, the two will finally be re-united. Last Wednesday, in a unanimous vote, the Virginia Parole Board granted Elbert Smith Jr. his freedom with conditions.
“My whole family is in tears,” Finney-Smith told The Dallas Morning News shortly after learning of the board’s vote. “It hasn’t set in; probably won’t until I see him out. I haven’t touched my dad since … ever.”
This past week, Brad Townsend of the News chronicled the journey the Smith family has taken, with the aid of the Mavericks organization ... even though DFS was traded from Dallas to Brooklyn on February 6, part of the Kyrie Irving trade. In the story, Townsend wrote about how the Mavericks organization has been helping move Elbert Smith’s case through the judicial process and did not let up even though Dorian Finney-Smith was playing 1,300 miles away for another team.
At issue was not Elbert Smith’s guilt or innocence in a Jan. 25, 1995 slaying, but whether the board deemed his prison time and rehabilitation to be sufficient — and whether Dorian’s plans to help Elbert return to society are adequate safeguards for the community. For his conditional release, which is expected to occur in the next few weeks, Elbert Smith largely can thank Dorian, Mark Cuban Companies chief of staff Jason Lutin and former Virginia attorney general Jerry Kilgore.
“I’m glad we were able to help. We are indescribably grateful to Mr. Kilgore and happy for Doe Doe (Finney-Smith’s nickname) and his father. Doe is a special guy. He deserves it,” Cuban said.
Not only did Cuban and the Mavs help the Smith family navigate the labyrinth that is the criminal justice system, they helped connect him with Kilgore, a lawyer who had been Virginia’s attorney general, and even provided written testimony from Cuban, GM Nico Harrison and former coach Rick Carlisle about Finney-Smith’s character, critical to the process because DFS will be required to help guide his father’s post-prison life.
“In basketball, players don’t usually bring these things out into the open, but the Mavericks are different in the way they relate to the athlete. I appreciate everything you did behind closed doors. I will always have love for Dallas and the organization,“ the 30-year-old Finney-Smith told the Morning News.
As Townsend writes, the Mavs had no obligation to help Finney-Smith after his seven-season tenure with the Mavs ended on February 6, but they kept helping out through Wednesday’s parole board vote.
The process started nearly three years ago, when Finney-Smith explained his father’s circumstances to Jason Lutin, chief of staff for Cuban’s companies and like DFS a University of Florida graduate who also holds a law degree from that school. Earlier, Finney-Smith had confided in a Mavs assistant, Jamahl Mosely, who advised him to speak directly with Cuban. Cuban put him in touch with Lutin.
As Townsend wrote:
Lutin spent months gathering background about the case and helping Dorian explore legal and political avenues. They turned to Kilgore, Virginia’s 2005 Republican nominee for governor and a partner with the law firm Cozen O’Connor. He met with Elbert Smith in Virginia’s Wallens Ridge supermax prison and offered to represent him pro bono. That was more than two years ago. In Virginia and other case-backlogged states, it takes months and sometimes years for prisoners to have their parole cases considered.
“Lutin’s the GOAT; he’s that dude,” said Finney-Smith. “Jason told me, ‘You’re always family’ and he backed it up, for sure. He could have put it on the back burner, especially after I got traded.”
Elbert Smith’s parole hearing occurred while Smith was still a Maverick. In fact, he traveled to Virginia in between games for the hearing, Townsend reported.
“In basketball, players don’t usually bring up stuff like this, but the Mavericks are different as far as relationships,” Finney-Smith said. “Now I had to talk to five people I don’t know about things that were very personal to me, but I could feel the support in the room.”
Smith had been one of two men who had been charged with murdering a Virginia man after a dispute over a debt led to a gun fight. The other man pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to five years in prison. Elbert Smith was urged by his lawyer to go to trial. He was found guilty of second-degree murder and intentional battery and sentenced to 44 years in state prison. Without the successful parole hearing, Elbert Smith wouldn’t have been eligible for release until 2039 when he would be 68 years old.
The process did not have any guarantee of success. Virginia has rigid standards for parole. As the Morning News noted, before Wednesday, the board had granted parole in only 23 of 1,255 cases it had considered in 2023.
“I will always have love for Dallas and the organization,“ concluded Finney-Smith.
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MESA, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5) — Last week, the monsoon brought rain and wind to the East Valley, with some parts of Mesa getting the worst the storms had to offer. In some cases, roofs were ripped off of apartments, leaving them exposed. Now with more storms rolling in, affected residents are trying to salvage anything they can.
“I thought I was hearing footsteps. But it was just my roof flying away,” said Angelica Garcia.
It’s like something out of a movie, Garcia said. She lost nearly all her belongings to monsoon damage last Wednesday, July 26. “Very, very emotional, honestly. I don’t have anything. All I have is in my room,” she said.
In the five days since the storm, she’s been slowly digging her way through the apartment, or what’s left of it. “I’m trying, this apartment, honestly, we’ve lost all hope for it,” she said.
With more severe weather on the way, she realized she needed to act fast. “I feel very scared because, I mean, it’s pretty bad right now and I don’t want it to get any worse. I don’t want to think about how worse it can get,” she said.
But she might not even be able to keep some of her property that is salvageable. “There’s not a lot I can take. I don’t have space, I don’t have storage,” Garcia said.
Roger Baker, who lives across the street from Garcia, is worried about the rest of the monsoon season. “I’m kinda ignorant of what to do to fortify the places or whatever. With those strong winds… I’m not sure what to do,” he said. “It’s scary; I’ve never seen anything like it.”
He says seeing the roofs torn off is a painful reminder of how powerful the storms can be. “We were fortunate enough the first time to have not sustained any injury,” Baker said.
Arizona’s Family was told the residents haven’t received any timeline as to when they can expect repairs to start. They’re worried the damage will only get worse.
Angelica Garcia has started a GoFundMe to help replace items. Tap/click here to learn more and to donate.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks, including Emmanuel Rivera (.425 on-base percentage in past 10 games, 90 points above season-long percentage), battle starter Jakob Junis and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, Monday at 9:45 PM ET.
He had a one-hit performance in his most recent game (1-for-2) against the Mariners.
Emmanuel Rivera Game Info & Props vs. the Giants
Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
Monday, July 31, 2023 Game Time: 9:45 PM ET
9:45 PM ET Stadium: Oracle Park
Oracle Park Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
Watch this game on Fubo! Giants Starter: Jakob Junis
Jakob Junis TV Channel: NBCS-BA
NBCS-BA Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222)
Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222) Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +625)
Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +625) RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +160)
Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +160) Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +145)
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Emmanuel Rivera At The Plate
Rivera is batting .291 with 12 doubles, four home runs and 14 walks.
Rivera will look to extend his five-game hitting streak. He's batting .412 with one homer in his last outings.
Rivera has gotten a hit in 36 of 58 games this season (62.1%), including 17 multi-hit games (29.3%).
He has hit a long ball in 6.9% of his games in 2023, and 1.9% of his trips to the dish.
Rivera has picked up an RBI in 31.0% of his games this season, with two or more RBI in 6.9% of his games. He has also plated three or more runs in one contest.
He has scored in 25 of 58 games this year, and more than once 6 times.
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Emmanuel Rivera Home/Away Batting Splits
Home Away 30 GP 28 .275 AVG .309 .292 OBP .376 .373 SLG .454 6 XBH 10 2 HR 2 7 RBI 16 21/3 K/BB 22/11 0 SB 0
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PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - First things first. The record hot streak appears to have ended yesterday with 31 days of 110 degrees or more for high temperatures in Phoenix. The high was 108 degrees today, and while it’s possible the temp could jump on us, it seems unlikely. So that’s something. And, yes, this will be not only the hottest July on record for Phoenix but the hottest month on record, way past August 2020. Also notable, the low was 83 this morning at Sky Harbor, the coolest morning temp since July 1st.
Now to the rain chances. They are significant tonight around the Valley, and we could get some intense storms. The timing indicates our best chances from 8-11 p.m. tonight around metro Phoenix, but the timetable could move up, and we could see some blowing dust beforehand. The chance for rain is about 40% for most folks around the Valley. The chances are higher in the southeast Valley. After tonight and tomorrow, the chance for storms goes way down, and it looks like we’ll heat up again.
As far as rain is concerned, most of the Valley has not gotten a lot of monsoon rain. Even the locations that have gotten summer rain are all under one inch. We are very, very dry.
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After hitting .250 with two doubles and a walk in his past 10 games, Jose Herrera and the Arizona Diamondbacks face the San Francisco Giants (who will start Jakob Junis) at 9:45 PM ET on Monday.
He had a hitless performance in his most recent game (0-for-2) against the Mariners.
Jose Herrera Game Info & Props vs. the Giants
Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
Monday, July 31, 2023 Game Time: 9:45 PM ET
9:45 PM ET Stadium: Oracle Park
Oracle Park Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
Watch this game on Fubo! Giants Starter: Jakob Junis
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NBCS-BA Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -139)
Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -139) Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1200)
Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1200) RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +290)
Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +290) Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +220)
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Jose Herrera At The Plate
Herrera is batting .227 with four doubles and eight walks.
Herrera has picked up a hit in 38.5% of his 26 games this year, with multiple hits in 19.2% of them.
He has not gone deep in his 26 games this year.
Herrera has driven in a run in five games this season (19.2%), including one multiple-RBI game.
He has scored in 10 of 26 games (38.5%), including multiple runs twice.
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Jose Herrera Home/Away Batting Splits
Home Away 14 GP 11 .154 AVG .333 .195 OBP .441 .154 SLG .481 0 XBH 4 0 HR 0 2 RBI 4 12/2 K/BB 9/6 1 SB 0
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The family was taking 13-year-old JD Gamino to the pharmacy after he was stung by a scorpion when a driver rear-ended them.
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GLENDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - A Glendale family is remembering a teenager who was killed in a hit-and-run last week. On Monday, what would have been his first day of high school, his family is urging the driver to come forward. The Gamino family told Arizona’s Family that they were taking 13-year-old JD Gamino to the pharmacy after he was stung by a scorpion when a driver rear-ended them on Bell Road near 7th Street. Gamino was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
“I never feel this type of loss before,” said Joel Gamino, JD’s grandfather who helped raise him. Senorina Gamino, JD’s grandmother, was driving the car when the crash happened. “I just wanted to be with him, looking at him to wake up. He just looked like he was sleeping. I was screaming and hoping he would hear my voice and wake up,” said Gamino.
The teenager never woke up and now remembered as a kid full of love. Life didn’t give him any easy hands, but the family said JD always thought about others, even after his cousin died seven months ago. “When that happened, he started to think, ‘If I die young, I want my organs to be donated,” said Joel.
Joel said his wish came true last week, and two lives were saved. “After all of this happened, he still left a legacy of love. That love he showed to us,” said Joel. The family is now urging the driver who killed him to step forward. “I really don’t want it to happen to another family because this pain...is very, very hard,” said Joel.
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The Elon Musk-owned company, which has been rebranded as X, had removed the Twitter sign and iconic blue bird logo from the building last week.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed.
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said Monday it received 24 complaints about the unpermitted structure over the weekend. Complaints included concerns about its structural safety and illumination.
The Elon Musk-owned company, which has been rebranded as X, had removed the Twitter sign and iconic blue bird logo from the building last week. That work was temporarily paused because the company did not have the necessary permits. For a time, the “er” at the end of “Twitter” remained up due to the abrupt halt of the sign takedown.
The city of San Francisco had opened a complaint and launched an investigation into the giant “X” sign, which was installed Friday on top of the downtown building as Musk continues his rebrand of the social media platform.
The chaotic rebrand of Twitter’s building signage is similar to the haphazard way in which the Twitter platform is being turned into X. While the X logo has replaced Twitter on many parts of the site and app, remnants of Twitter remain.
Representatives for X did not immediately respond to a message for comment Monday.
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(Gray News) - Gray Television has announced plans to launch a new weekday news magazine program called InvestigateTV+.
Beginning on September 11, the program will showcase groundbreaking investigations featuring Gray’s award-winning InvestigateTV unit, plus consumer, health and original content curated from Gray’s 113 local markets.
WATCH: InvestigateTV+ will air Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. on 3TV and 3 p.m. on CBS 5.
In light of the tremendous audience reaction to Gray’s InvestigateTV weekend show, including average viewership of 1.2 million households per week, Gray decided to launch InvestigateTV+ weekdays. Gray’s local stations will air both the weekday program (InvestigateTV+) and the weekend program (InvestigateTV) across all of its markets.
In addition, Gray will make these programs available to non-owned local television stations in markets outside of its station footprint.
“Gray is the leading source of stories that make a difference in every market we serve, while InvestigateTV is known for innovative journalism that gets results. The InvestigateTV+ program will allow us to connect even more viewers to impactful storytelling from coast to coast,” Gray Senior Managing Vice President Sandy Breland said.
InvestigateTV+ will be hosted by Lee Zurik and Tisha Powell. Zurik is Vice President of Investigations for InvestigateTV and works as an anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE in New Orleans. He has been honored with journalism’s top honors including two George Foster Peabody Awards and twelve National Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Tisha Powell is an anchor at WAFB in Baton Rouge and a veteran journalist with experience reporting across the country and interviewing newsmakers including Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Jill Biden.
InvestigateTV+ will combine the strength of Gray’s network of local newsrooms with a dedicated reporting team to provide a daily resource of information that empowers viewers.
Managing Editor Greg Phillips will lead daily production and a dedicated editorial team. He was most recently Executive Producer of Investigations for InvestigateTV and has been a part of teams that won Peabody, duPont, and National Murrow Awards.
Award-winning Executive Producer Jennifer Nickels joins Phillips on the management team.
“Storytelling is our North Star. We have assembled a team of experienced, community-focused journalists who will work closely with Gray’s local stations to deliver in-depth stories from around America that inform and inspire every day,” Zurik said.
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Officials said three of the four victims killed in a fiery crash on Friday were siblings.
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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (WANF/Gray News) - Three siblings were among four people killed in a crash early Friday morning in Georgia, according to officials.
The three siblings were identified by a family member in a GoFundMe account set up to help pay for funeral expenses.
According to the GoFundMe, 14-year-old Jovany, 18-year-old Brenda, and 21-year-old Carl Pamphile were all killed just after 1 a.m. Friday on I-75 South near the I-285 exit after their vehicle clipped another car, crashed into a tree, and caught fire.
The family’s beloved dog Zoe also died in the crash, according to the GoFundMe.
The fourth person killed in the crash was in the same vehicle as the three other victims but has not yet been identified by officials. According to WANF, the unidentified victim was female.
Donations can be made to the Pamphile family’s GoFundMe account to help support memorial costs for the siblings.
Officials said the person in the clipped car was taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries. No further information has been released on their condition.
The crash remains under investigation.
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PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Phoenix police released new body-cam footage of an officer-involved shooting two weeks ago near Sky Harbor.
The shooting happened on Monday, July 21, around 8:15 p.m. Officers responded to reports of a Ford Focus hitting a streetlight near 7th and Lincoln streets. The 911 caller reporting the crash said the driver, later identified as 35-year-old Armando Reyes, “just wrecked really bad.” The caller said Reyes didn’t look injured but looked “disoriented,” adding that Reyes was “pretty drunk.”
“He tried to give me the keys, but then when I didn’t take ‘em, he just threw, just threw ‘em on the ground,” the caller said. A man working at a nearby business also called, saying he heard shots behind his shop.
When officers arrived at the crash, they found an empty car crashed into a light pole with several shell casings inside. A witness told officers that Reyes was seen along the railroad tracks near 20th and Jefferson streets, near Sky Harbor Airport. Officers found Reyes and ordered him to the ground while firing pepper balls at him. Meanwhile, officers can also be seen pulling out their firearms in body-cam video.
Reyes then yells toward the officers, but he’s too far from the officers to be heard clearly except for a few expletives. The lead officer, wearing the body cam, can be heard trying to calm the man and his colleagues down.
“Hey, we just got to figure this out, alright,” he said to Reyes, who’s been yelling at the top of his lungs, “C’mon ***ch.” “All we got is a trespassing right now, OK,” he said. He then tells his colleagues to use the speakers in the police SUV as Reyes continues screaming. “Let him tire himself out,” the lead officer tells his colleagues.
At this point, most of the officers have their firearms pointed at Reyes as the speakers turn on. “Get on the ground, now,” is heard, and Reyes walks toward the officers. Another pepper ball is fired, and the lead officer is heard again, reminding his colleagues to stay calm.
“Just calm. Just calm. We want to calm him down, OK,” he said. “Tell him it’s an accident. It’s no big deal. This is an accident. It’s not a big deal.” Reyes then speaks but cannot be heard on the video and walks away from the officers.
A much calmer voice is heard over the speakers saying, “We’re just trying to figure out what’s going on here... Just come this way.” Meanwhile, the officers talk about moving up to follow Reyes. “Just get on the ground, dude,” the lead officer said. As the officers start moving, they confirm with each other they’re “on,” meaning their weapons are ready to fire.
The lead officer continues talking to Reyes, trying to keep him calm. “Get on the ground, dude. It’s easy. You made a mistake. You made a mistake,” he said. This is when Reyes reportedly pulls something out of his pocket, and the officers tell him to drop it. An officer asked if its time to “get him,” and the lead officer said yes.
Later the footage goes to the body-cam video of the officer who fired his gun. “Get your hands out of your pocket,” he tells Reyes. The officer next to him with a shotgun then says, “What is that? What is that?” They both say that Reyes has a gun and tell him to drop the weapon
Three shots are fired and Reyes grabs his chest, gets on one knee, and then falls down on his back. The lead officer calls for an ambulance. The video says that two handguns were near Reyes, showing a chrome revolver and a black semi-automatic.
The officer involved in this shooting has been with the department for two and a half years and is assigned to the Central City Precinct. The shooting will be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and by an internal investigation.
“Conclusions about whether the actions of the officers are consistent with department policy and the law will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete,” Sgt. Phil Kyrnsky said.
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TEMPE (3TV/CBS 5) -- The Sun Devil defense in 2022 was...not great. At times, it was flat out bad. As anyone who watched it, the scheme rarely brought the attack to the opposing offense, putting the players in a tough spot, and the results were predictable. When Kenny Dillingham was assembling his staff, he targeted Washington State defensive coordinator Brian Ward, in large part because his scheme is built on aggression and bringing the fight to the offense.
In revamping the Devil D, Ward has had the benefit of having Travion Brown. The veteran linebacker spent four years in Pullman playing for the Cougars, and now he has emerged not only as a starter for ASU, but his experience both in the scheme and the Pac-12 has been an invaluable resource for the young group of ‘backers.
In this episode, Travion and I discuss why he chose ASU, his emergence as a leader, his aspirations to become a K-9 officer, adjusting to desert life, and more.
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DE Michael Matus: Michael and I discuss the hard road back from injury, the changes in the program over the years, his leadership role, the growing Texas influence in the program, the new-look D-line, and more.
RB/WR Javen Jacobs: Javen and I discuss what it means to play for his hometown school, how his versatility fits the scheme, the change in program culture, and more.
EDGE Clayton Smith: Clayton and I discuss his football journey, why ASU was the right place for him, the new defense, proving doubters wrong, setting his sights on Terrell Suggs, Texas BBQ, a hilarious prank he pulled on a snake-fearing teammate, and more.
Running Backs Coach Shaun Aguano: Shaun and I discuss the struggles, and lessons, from the difficult 2022 season, why ASU and the Valley mean so much to him, the revitalization the program has seen in recent years, the 2023 group of running backs, and more
Offensive lineman Joey Ramos: We discuss the hard road back from injury, getting healthy physically and mentally, his leadership style, the state of the rebuilding offensive line, why he cut his once long locks, and much more.
Defensive back Jordan Clark: We discuss the lessons learned during his career, the ins and outs of the new scheme, a revitalized program culture, what makes a great sweet potato pie, and much more.
Defensive tackle C.J. Fite: We discuss his upbringing in a football-crazed state, what convinced him to recommit to ASU, his fit in the defensive scheme, and much more.
Defensive end B.J. Green: We discuss why he came back, the motivation from last year’s struggles, the new defense and his move to the edge, what Southern food he wants to see in Tempe, the inspiring reason behind his major, and much more.
Tight Ends Coach Jason Mohns: We discuss why this was the right time to make the jump, impactful lessons from his dad, how to sustain success, what it means to coaching for ASU, the Sun Devil tight ends, and more.
Cornerback Ro Torrence: We discuss his football journey that included a stop at the junior college level, improving upon his breakout season, learning from setbacks, coverage techniques, and more.
Linebacker Will Shaffer: We discuss his lifelong connection to Sun Devil football, the lessons learned from last year’s struggles, the power and potential of activating the Valley, the new defense, rising up to meet an opportunity and more.
Athletic director Ray Anderson: We discuss the new era of Sun Devil football, how the school is supporting the Activate the Valley movement, the highs and lows from other key sports, infrastructure projects, and a candid look at reasons behind the collective lack of national success for the three highest-profile sports. We also take a deep dive into ASU’s evolving approach to NIL, and get the latest on the NCAA’s investigation into the football program. We also discuss the uncertain future of the Pac-12 Conference and the media rights negotiations, the seeming inevitability of superconferences and ASU’s place within that landscape, tailgating and the fans game day experience and much more.
Former Offensive Lineman Kyle Murphy: Kyle discusses his path to becoming an All-American offensive lineman at Arizona State, his friendship with Pat Tillman, and what being named a team captain meant to him. He also opens up on the struggles of life after football, how he finally placed a focus on mental health, and how therapy has made him a better husband, father, coach, and teacher.
Cornerbacks Coach Bryan Carrington: Bryan and I discuss his roots of his passion for recruiting and building relationships, why he came to ASU, reuniting a dynamic recruiting tandem with Ra’Shaad Samples, the Devils corners, the best wings in the Valley and much more.
Wide Receivers Coach Ra’Shaad Samples: Ra’Shaad and I discuss his quick rise through the coaching ranks, lessons from the NFL, the Sun Devil WRs, the keys to his success of the recruiting trail, and much more.
Defensive Coordinator Brian Ward: Brian and I discuss returning to the Valley, his defensive philosophies, his coaching influences, spring practice goals, his brief (but undefeated) pro boxing career, Valley burritos, and much more.
Linebacker Kyle Soelle: Kyle and I discuss the highs and lows of his Sun Devil career, his preparation for the NFL Draft, what he thinks of the new era of ASU football, his legacy, and much more.
Safety Chris Edmonds: Chris and I discuss growing up in the football-crazed South, his journey from the FCS to Power 5, stepping up as a team leader, the new defensive scheme, how he got the “Captain Smooth” nickname, and much more.
Wide Receiver Giovanni Sanders: We discuss the hard road to Tempe and the lessons learned along the way, betting on yourself, the reinvigorated vibe around the program, the 2023 receivers, and more.
Catcher Ryan Campos: We discuss his All-American debut, the journey from Wildcat signee to Sun Devil star, the details of managing a pitching staff, who has the nastiest pitch on the team, and much more.
First Baseman: Ethan Long: Ethan and I discuss his preparation for a bounceback season, his plate approach, favorite home run, taking on a leadership role, and much more.
Former RB & new Manager of Player Development D.J. Foster: We discuss his new role and why he came back, his favorite memories of his playing days, how he can help the program Activate the Valley, and much more.
Head softball coach Megan Bartlett: We discuss why she came to Tempe, the key lessons learned over her playing and coaching career, what makes Sun Devil softball special, the makeup of the 2023 squad, and so much more.
Offensive Lineman Ben Coleman: We discuss why he came to ASU, his career, what fans may not realize about NIL, why he’s a self-described foodie and some of his favorite spots, the traits needed to succeed in the trenches, how the Damar Hamlin situation impacted him, and so much more.
The Bourguet Brothers: We discuss growing up in a sports-crazed household, from those backyard games to the high school heroics, how flag and 7-on-7 football helped mold them into FBS players, the lessons from their college careers, helping raise the profile of local players, and so much more.
Swim & Dive Head Coach Bob Bowman: We discuss the significance of the ranking, the process of rebuilding the program, his coaching career, mentoring Michael Phelps and the similarities between him and a current ASU super sophomore, and so much more.
Tight End Jalin Conyers: We discuss why he came back, the lessons learned from a tough 2022 season, the potential of the TEs in Kenny Dillingham’s offense, a player’s view of NIL and the portal, and so much more.
NIL talk with Sun Angel Collective’s Brittani Willett: We take a deep dive into the inner workings of the collective and its process, examining how a dollar goes from donation to student athlete, how the group is navigating the largely unregulated and constantly evolving landscape, the challenges facing ASU in the NIL space, the strategies to activate the Valley, and so much more.
Defensive Line Coach Vince Amey: We discuss why he came back to Tempe, how the staff will look to activate the Valley, lessons from the Rose Bowl run of 96, how the Devil D will look next fall, what he looks for with his DL, and so much more.
Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Charlie Ragle: We discuss why he gave up a head coaching job to come back to the Valley, how he set Dillingham on the path to coaching, the staff’s plans to activate the Valley, local recruiting strategy, and so much more.
Legendary WR Jaelen Strong: Jaelen and I look back at his incredible ASU career, the hard truths and painful lessons from his time in the NFL, why mentoring matters, the critical importance of mental health, the state of his relationship with ASU, what he’d like to see from his alma mater towards former players, and so much more.
Defensive Back Jordan Clark: Jordan and I discuss an eventful offseason, how the secondary stacks up after losing four starters, breakout players to watch for, his growth as a Sun Devil, the team’s growing chip on their shoulder, and much more.
Strength & Conditioning Coach Joe Connolly: Connolly discusses the team’s gains this offseason, how leadership is forged in the weight room, the process of developing athletes, latest trends and new frontiers in sports science, and much more.
Wide Receivers Coach Bobby Wade: Wade discusses the lessons from last year, dealing with departures, breakout candidates, building rapport with a new quarterback, beating his alma mater (yet again), and much more.
Running Backs Coach Shaun Aguano: He discusses the 2022 stable of backs, their roles in the new offense, the pressure of helping a developing passing game, how NIL and the portal have changed coaching, strengthening local recruiting, how he’s evolved as a coach, and much more.
Athletic Director Ray Anderson: On this episode, Anderson goes in depth on ASU’s NIL strategy, the status of the NCAA investigation, key wins over Arizona, critical Pac-12 and NCAA issues, the next major changes in college sports, and much more.
Inside Sun Devil Sports Medicine: Dr. Anikar Chhabra and Dr. Joanne Vogel give you an inside look the wholistic approach ASU takes regarding the well-being and recovery of its student athletes.
Hall of Famer DB Mike Haynes: Haynes discusses his unlikely road to ASU, the tough love from Frank Kush, the desire he had to play WR, his favorite memories as a Sun Devil, his work today helping players transition out of the game, raising awareness healthy living, and more.
Hall of Fame Safety David Fulcher: The legend discusses his illustrious Sun Devil career, what his enshrinement in the Hall of Fame means, his charitable work, his time with the Bengals, his views on Herm Edwards and the current Sun Devils, and much more.
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YUMA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — A homicide investigation is underway for an 18-year-old who was found dead on the 3200 block of West 5th Street.
The Yuma County Sheriff’s office has identified him as Omarian Valenzuela of Yuma. The sheriff’s office responded to the call early Sunday morning to a neighborhood that has seen a handful of homicides. According to the sheriff’s department, it’s the fifth homicide in this area since the beginning of 2022.
“This is the second one this year, and in 2022 we did respond to three homicides in that area,” said Tania Pavlak, YCSO public affairs specialist.
Valenzuela’s death is under investigation. In a GoFundMe his family set up, it says he leaves behind a 3-week-old baby.
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A Japanese man spent $14,000 to become a Border Collie.
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Don't be fooled by the furry exterior: Some dogs aren't all what they seem. In fact, one isn't even a dog at all.
It's a conundrum making the rounds online after a Japanese man wearing a hyper-realistic Border Collie outfit took a stroll outdoors and posted a YouTube video of the excursion, garnering more than 4.6 million views in the 10 days it's been online.
The footage was filmed last year for an interview with a German TV station according to the video description, and the dog/man, identified only as Toco, released it to the public this month after getting permission to post it.
The video under the account name "I want to be an animal" shows Toco getting pets around town while walking on four legs in the costume.
In a video posted last year, Toco said he had "a vague dream of becoming an animal" ever since he was a child and that he chose to become a collie because it's his favorite breed and is larger in size, comparable to a human.
This childhood dream prompted him to spend around $14,000 to have specialist costume company Zeppet create the outfit in 2022. The Japanese company is known for creating models and suits for films and commercials, but this was a custom, personal order, according to its website.
Zeppet's site also lists personal comments Toco made during and after the 40-day building process.
"I suppose creating a four-legged model for a two-legged human is extremely tricky, as our skeletal structure is quite different from canines," Toco said upon completion of the project. "I was therefore naturally worried about how it would turn out. After various trials and errors of the studio, however, the final result was brilliant and very satisfactory."
But despite the long-lived goal and its online virality, Toco still hopes to remain anonymous behind his animal persona.
In an interview with the Mirror, he said, "I rarely tell my friends because I am afraid they will think I am weird. My friends and family seemed very surprised to learn I became an animal."
And comments on the recent YouTube video seem to echo his fears. While some users were curious and supportive, others were concerned, with one user saying "I've worked with animals for 15 years now and this is the creepiest animal related thing I've ever seen."
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Yellow Corp., one of the largest freight companies in the U.S., said it was closing operations and filing for bankruptcy on Monday.
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One of the largest trucking companies in the country shut down over the weekend, leaving tens of thousands of people without jobs at the start of the work week.
The Teamsters Union said Monday that Yellow Corp. informed them the 99-year-old company was shuttering operations and filing for bankruptcy, despite receiving a $700 million pandemic loan just three years ago.
Scripps News reached out to Yellow to confirm but did not hear back. No bankruptcy filings have gone live yet.
Yellow employs 30,000 people nationwide including 22,000 union workers. But one worker in Nashville says he arrived at work without hearing anything about the status of his job.
"They haven't told us they're out of business yet, they haven't told us what they're doing, filing bankruptcy or whatever," said Danny Smallridge. "I'm in pretty good shape myself and I know I'll be taken care of but a lot of my union brothers and sisters — they're not in the same boat as I am and that's heartbreaking. Shame on the company."
Another worker went viral over the weekend after a video showed his emotional reaction to learning he'd leave Yellow with no pension despite spending 30 years on the job.
In a statement, Teamsters president Sean O'Brien called the news "unfortunate but not surprising." He added Yellow "has historically proven that it could not manage itself despite billions of dollars in worker concessions and hundreds of millions in bailout funding from the federal government. This is a sad day for workers and the American freight industry,”
SEE MORE: Lumber prices could surge again due to too few lumber workers
Yellow is the nation's third largest carrier of small freight, earning $5 billion in revenue a year, according to its website, serving major customers like Walmart and Home Depot.
But after a series of failed cost-cutting measures to stay afloat, Yellow saw customers leave in droves. According to the Associated Press, the company is now $1.5 billion in debt with $729.2 million owed to the federal government.
This, despite the government handing Yellow a $700 million pandemic loan just three years ago.
Mike Regan, the co-founder of TranzAct technologies, which helps companies manage their supply chains, says Yellow used most of that money to round out pension plans and extend the life of its equipment.
But in June, a congressional investigation found the Treasury and Defense departments "made missteps" in giving Yellow the loan, with auditors calling the handout "reactive at best" and saying it "may not be the best course of action to protect taxpayer funds."
Regan says Yellow's problems arose decades ago after the company acquired rival companies and put them under one roof.
"When they bought Roadway, it was like having the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears come together to form a football team. You had basically people that competed against each other, were enemies, then you brought them together and said 'we're going to play nice,'" he said. "If you don't have your culture synchronized, I don't care what your strategy is, it's not going to work because you have disparate parties."
SEE MORE: Wage and salary increases in the US slowed down
He added that problems worsened when Yellow tried to reduce its debt and eliminate financial redundancies by shutttering 24 of its 300 truck terminals.
Regan says that considering some of the locations were as valuable as $80 million, it could've helped the company with some of its money troubles. But Teamsters, which was angered by the course of action, said the move would lead to unnecessary job cuts.
Regan says Yellow's latest setback came from the threat of a union strike over health care benefits when the company missed a $50 million welfare and pension fund payment. Teamsters said they'd strike if Yellow didn't make the payment.
"That basically was the death knell for Yellow because if you're a shipper, one of the things that you don't want to do is have freight trapped in a system when the carrier's not operating," said Regan.
The shutdown could mean shipping delays for consumer because many shippers relied solely on Yellow's vast terminal network to move is products.
"In the LTL (Less-than-truckload) industry, your capacity is driven by your terminal network, the amount of doors that you have available to clear freight," said Regan. "The reason this is a big deal for shippers is because some shippers had Yellow [as their] one carrier. Well, they may take three or four carriers now to replace that Yellow volume because of the network."
Regan says more carriers sharing doors could mean greater delays, leading to price increases to make up for the gap.
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Moisture is surging into Kern County, and our changing weather pattern will set us up for a nicer week
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We're tracking some big changes in our weather this week.
You've probably already noticed some cloud cover, that's as some monsoonal moisture surges our way.
That will keep skies somewhat cloudy through Tuesday, and also bring some minor rain chances through that same time.
The bigger change will be in our temperatures.
Bakersfield broke 100° on Monday, but will fall into the lower 90s by the end of the week!
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Gas lines are being repaired in downtown Bakersfield after a third party dug into a two-inch plastic gas line causing a natural gas leak.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Gas lines are being repaired in downtown Bakersfield after a third party dug into a two-inch plastic gas line causing a natural gas leak.
PG&E said it started at around 10:30 a.m. Monday morning near the intersection of 20th and Q streets. The area around the leak was evacuated as officials worked to shut off the gas and make repairs to the lines.
Officials tell us they were able to stop the flow of gas at 2:35 p.m.
PG&E says three customers are currently without gas service and that it could take several hours before it's restored.
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The Beale Fire burning along Hwy 58 near the west end of Hart Flat Road in Keene, CA grew slowly but substantially over the past several hours.
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KEENE, Calif. (KERO) — The Kern County Fire Department, which had already issued Evacuation Orders for certain residences in Hart Flat, California close to the area of the Beale Fire, has now issued an Evacuation Warning for all of Hart Flat.
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According to incident monitoring application Watch Duty, observers are saying the fire's forward progress has been stopped at this time, but is still considered uncontained. The Beale Fire has burned approximately 53 acres so far.
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Starting August 1, some on-ramps for Hwy 99 and Hwy 58 will be metered by traffic lights in an effort to even out rush hour highway commutes through the City of Bakersfield.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — While rush hour is typically a time when everyone wants to get where they need to go as quickly as possible, sometimes a little waiting can actually make your commute go by faster. At least that's the thought behind metered ramps.
Soon, drivers commuting through Bakersfield using Highway 58 or Highway 99 will have to stop before entering the freeway during busy traffic hours due to new ramp meters.
"It comes down to increased traffic volumes in Bakersfield, and as that continues to increase, there has to be a system in place," explained Public Information Officer for Caltrans District 6 Christian Lukens.
To ease traffic during busy times of the day, multiple new ramp meters were activated on Monday along Highway 58 and parts of the 99. The meters are intended to stagger traffic from the ramp as motorists enter the freeway.
The meters can be found on ramps entering Highway 58 from H Street, Chester Avenue, as well as along Union Avenue. The ramp entering Highway 99 from Rosedale Highway will also now have a meter.
"You've got a lot of volume on 99 and 58 already, and this will help kinda ease the flow of traffic that's joining the pre-existing traffic from the ramp on those highways," said Lukens.
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For this first week, the ramps will remain green-lighted to give drivers a chance to get used to them being there. Then, beginning on August 1, the ramps will switch from red to green during regular morning and afternoon commute times.
The meters are placed on the ramps several yards away from the highway in order to give drivers adequate time to increase their speed so they can properly meet and merge into highway traffic.
"And it's typically during a time when traffic isn't exactly going the full speed limit as of yet. It allows a little bit of space for the on-ramp traffic to reach that same speed and find the entry point," said Lukens. "So you're not trying to get a whole row of vehicles onto the on-ramp at the same time where they would likely be coming close to a stop anyway, trying to enter the roadway."
During less-congested traffic hours, like overnight, the meters will be inactive and motorists can enter the highways as normal, free-flowing drivers. However, should the need come to begin staggering traffic, the metered ramps could be used to help manage the increased congestion.
"If there is a period outside of rush hour where, say, there's been a collision and traffic is slow, those lights could be activated at that time," said Lukens.
Caltrans already has plans to add another 7 to 8 ramp meters along the 99 later this fall as other construction projects along the highway are expected to near completion.
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A lack of precipitation coupled with extreme heat has contributed to major stress on the iconic saguaro cactuses.
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Record high temperatures in many parts of the United States have contributed to major stress on plants, animals and humans. The extreme heat, coupled with a lack of rainfall, has caused problems with Arizona's iconic saguaro cacti.
SEE MORE: Extreme heat expected to be costly, especially in Texas
The Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona said that the condition of its cacti have been affected because of the lack of precipitation and record high sustained heat conditions.
Temperatures in Phoenix have held above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for weeks. On Monday night temperatures calmed down, hovering in the 80s after much needed rain visited the area.
Experts say the high heat puts excessive stress on the cacti, despite their ability to survive in desert climates. While they might experience some respite during the night in the cooler desert air, extreme heat during the day can tend to suffocate the cacti, experts say.
The saguaro cactus is native to the Sonoran Desert and are considered giants among cactus species.
The area's Tohono O’odham nation considers the iconic cactus not as plants, but as respected members of their group, the National Parks Service writes.
They can grow at altitudes of up to 4,000 feet above sea level. "Saguaro forests" are seen in more abundance around the Ajo Mountain Drive area of Arizona.
But experts say that continued hikes in heat over time could cause new generations of the cactus giants not to be able to grow at all.
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According to Bakersfield police the recovery effort began just after 12:30 p.m. Monday afternoon near the intersection of Truxtun Avenue and Golden State Highway.
Authorities say the gender of the person hasn't been confirmed yet. The coroner's office is expected to release the name of the deceased at a later date.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says 25Mbps is no longer fast enough to count as "broadband." It's proposed increasing the standard to 100Mbps for downloads.
The figures matter because the "broadband speed standard" is the measure the FCC uses to assess whether broadband is becoming available "on a reasonable and timely basis" to the entire US population.
If it isn't, the FCC has the authority - and legal responsibility - to take action to correct the shortfall. This could include changing rules to promote competition or make it easier for companies to invest in new infrastructure.
This can happen in two main scenarios: cities with a monopoly broadband provider, and rural areas where Internet providers don't think they'll make enough money to make it worth their while to install or upgrade a broadband network.
Uploads Also Assessed
The current FCC definition of broadband, set in 2015, is 25Mbps for downloads and 3Mbps for uploads. The main argument for updating that figure is changing usage, particularly with streaming video. That's partly because getting television and other video services is now common (often with multiple users streaming at once) and partly because of the boom in videoconferencing and remote working during the pandemic.
While her predecessor had rejected calls to increase the threshold in the official definition, FCC chairman Jessica Rosenworcel has now proposed new figures of 100 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads.
That's the same threshold used in the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which awarded government subsidies for broadband expansion projects that would otherwise not have commercially viable. (Source: arstechnica.com)
Cost Also Matters
Rosenworcel also proposed a "future" national goal of 1Gbps uploads and 500 Mbps for downloads but didn't suggest any timetable.
According to Rosenworcel, it's not just a matter of speed when it comes to assessing broadband availability. She suggests that the FCC should also take into account how affordable broadband is across the country. She hasn't proposed any specific figures for what counts as affordable, or methods for calculating such a figure.
She also said the end goal is that every US resident should have access to affordable high-speed Internet, saying "anything short of 100% is just not good enough." (Source: fcc.gov)
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Should the definition of broadband be revised? Is 100 Mbps a reasonable threshold? Should officials take affordability into account when assessing broadband availability?
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LOS ANGELES — Angus Cloud, the 25-year-old co-star of hit HBO drama "Euphoria," died on Monday, his family said.
No cause of death was given for the actor, who portrayed laconic drug dealer Fezco "Fez" O'Neill in the multiple Emmy Award-winning series.
A statement said Cloud had been struggling to deal with the recent passing of his father, and had experienced ongoing mental health issues.
"The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend," said his family, in a statement sent by Cloud's publicist.
"Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence."
"Euphoria," fronted by Zendaya, is one of the most-watched HBO series of all time.
The show has drawn controversy as well as plaudits for its dark depiction of the issues facing contemporary American teens, including drug addiction and sexual violence.
It was Cloud's first acting job, having been discovered by a casting director while walking through the streets of Brooklyn, New York with friends.
"We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss," said the family statement.
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WASHINGTON — The Euclid space telescope, launched July 1 on a mission to shed more light on elusive dark matter and dark energy, has reached its destination orbit and on Monday its European operators revealed its first test images.
The star-filled snapshots were taken during the space telescope's commissioning -- a phase during which its powerful instruments are finely calibrated -- and therefore not representative of its full potential.
But the European Space Agency (ESA) says the tests already show it will be capable of fulfilling its massive mission.
"After more than 11 years of designing and developing Euclid, it's exhilarating and enormously emotional to see these first images," Euclid project manager Giuseppe Racca in a statement.
After blasting off from Florida, the satellite has traveled about1.5 million kilometers away from Earth to its observational orbit.
From there, Euclid will chart the largest-ever map of the universe, encompassing up to two billion galaxies across more than a third of the sky.
By capturing light that has taken 10 billion years to reach Earth's vicinity, the map will also offer a new view of the 13.8-billion-year-old universe's history.
Its visible light camera will let it measure the shape of galaxies, while its near-infrared spectrometer and photometer -- developed with the help of NASA -- will allow it to measure how far away they are.
But when the instruments were switched on, researchers were spooked by "an unexpected pattern of light contaminating the images," the ESA said.
An investigation led researchers to believe that "some sunlight was creeping into the spacecraft, probably through a tiny gap," but that it was only detected when Euclid was oriented in certain ways.
"By avoiding certain angles," ESA said, Euclid's imaging device "will be able to fulfill its mission."
Scientists hope to use information gathered to address what Racca previously called a "cosmic embarrassment": that 95 percent of the universe remains unknown to humanity.
Around 70 percent is thought to be made of dark energy, the name given to the unknown force that is causing the universe to expand at an accelerated rate.
And 25 percent is believed to be dark matter, thought to bind the universe together and make up around 80 percent of its mass.
The telescope's scientific operations are due to begin in October.
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LOS ANGELES — Days after a video showed rapper Cardi B hurling a microphone at a member of her audience, US police said Monday they had begun a battery investigation.
In footage that has ricocheted around social media, the "WAP" star can be seen retaliating after a concert-goer threw a drink at her during a Las Vegas show.
Clips posted to social media show the "Money" singer recoiling after someone close to the stage splashed the contents of a cup at her.
She pauses briefly, before flinging the microphone back in the same direction, as the person who apparently threw the liquid apologizes and security staff intervene.
However, some videos online appear to show the mic making contact with a different member of the audience.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Monday that a woman had contacted them to report a battery.
"According to the victim, she was attending an event on July 29, 2023, at a property located in the 3500 block of Las Vegas Boulevard," the police said in a statement to US media.
"During a concert, she was struck by an item that was thrown from the stage."
The police statement did not mention Cardi B by name, but the date and location accord with her show.
In June a man threw a phone at Bebe Rexha during a concert in New York, landing the singer in hospital.
The same month an audience member threw a bag purportedly containing the ashes of their mother at the stage while singer Pink was performing in London.
And last year Harry Styles good-naturedly paused a New York concert after someone threw a chicken nugget in his direction.
In December, Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose pledged to stop throwing his microphone into the audience at the end of a show after a fan was reportedly hurt in Australia.
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Marc Franke, a 54-year-old from western Germany, was dealt his first blow in 2008, when he learned he had HIV — a diagnosis that "ripped his world apart," he said.
"I had always used protection, but apparently one time I didn't and it got me," he told DW in his home in the German region of North Rhine Westphalia. Thankfully, HIV isn't the death sentence it used to be. After decades of medical progress, patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) have the same life expectancy as those without the infection.
But, three years later, when Franke was only 42, he started feeling sick again. He thought he'd come down with pneumonia. But, days after checking into the hospital, he was dealt his second blow: a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia at an abnormally young age — people are typically diagnosed around age 69.
Meeting Ingo
His hospital stay in 2011 proved life-changing, and not just because it was then that Franke found out he had leukemia. It also marked his first meeting with his future husband, Ingo, a schoolteacher from Dusseldorf.
"We chatted online, and he came to visit," Franke said. "He didn't care about the HIV. He didn't care about the problem with my blood. He didn't care about my sickness. He cared about me as a human being."
Franke said the prospect of a future relationship with Ingo — the "power of love," as he called it — kept him going that winter, despite his double diagnosis.
"I had to look good when Ingo came to visit," said Franke. "The doctors were saying, with the HIV and the chemotherapy for leukemia, 'Marc, you must be feeling horrible.' But I wasn't. I knew I wanted to live with him and that's what got me through it all."
Relapse brings hope
After undergoing chemotherapy, Franke went into remission, but relapsed just one year later, in August 2012. The leukemia started spreading aggressively in his body, leaving him with few options for treatment. The only possibility left was a stem cell transplant, an invasive procedure only recommended to some patients with certain types of deadly cancers — like leukemia — that haven't responded to chemotherapy.
The doctors were keen to try the treatment on Franke. They knew of other cases when transplants of this sort — using stem cell donations from people with a specific genetic mutation that means they lack what is called the "CCR5-Delta 32 receptor" — had "healed" HIV patients, and wanted to see if the same could work for him.
Timothy Ray Brown, who was known as the "Berlin patient", was the first person to be healed of HIV using this method. His cure was announced in 2008. Adam Castillejo, the "London patient," became the second. His cure was announced in 2019. Two others are considered "possibly" cured of the virus.
People with the CCR5-Delta mutation are essentially immune to HIV, because the virus has to dock onto the CCR5 receptor in order to live in the body. Without the receptor, the virus cannot survive.
The doctors started looking for a donor.
Fortunately, they were able to locate one with the mutation quickly — former flight attendant Anja Prause, also from the west German region North Rhine Westphalia. The transplant using Prause's bone marrow took place on Valentine's Day in February 2013, and would cure Franke of HIV. But it would be years until either of them would find out it had worked.
Stem cell transplants not a scalable treatment
Stem cell transplants for leukemia patients like Franke work like this: First, intensive chemotherapy essentially wipes out the patient's old immune system.
Then doctors facilitate the stem cell transplant, inserting the donor's cells into the patient's bloodstream. If everything goes right, these cells will find the patient's bone marrow and start producing new, altered blood cells.
It's a high-risk procedure that ends in death up to 15% of the time, doctors say. Because this treatment can only ethically be offered to patients like Franke who need a stem cell transplant in order to survive, cancer-free HIV patients aren't eligible.
"The people are at very high risk of infections, of bleeding and so on and so on," said Björn Jensen, Franke's doctor. "And this is why people die from this procedure and this is why you can't just use it for, you know, diseases that are not deadly. Even if they would be willing to take that risk, it's just unethical from a physician's point of view to take a risk of killing somebody with 15% probability when you have combination antiretroviral therapy."
How important is a cure?
With the seeming ubiquity of antiretroviral therapies in the developed world — which, if taken daily, can render a person's HIV more or less void — one may wonder whether an HIV cure is even worth it at this point.
Interviews with HIV-positive patients show it is.
"I've been living with HIV for the past 15 years," Patrick McGregor, an HIV patient from South Africa, told DW. "Finding a cure will be imperative for us to prevent unnecessary death for our brothers and sisters because HIV still kills a lot of people, particularly in our country, and in my province in South Africa. Many of my comrades that I know have defaulted on treatment and then they end up dying."
Studies show that, globally, 25% of people with HIV aren't taking ART medications because they don't have access to them. This doesn't include the many who merely forget to take their pills, which can cause complications.
Genetic modification a possible solution
So if stem cell transplants won't ever offer a scalable cure, what will? Doctors are looking at other ways to cure HIV through the modification of patients' CCR5 receptors, proteins on the surfaces of white blood cells, through genetic modification — without wiping out their entire immune system.
Monique Nijhuis, who researches HIV cures at the AI System headquarters in Utrecht in the Netherlands, which oversees patients who have undergone procedures like Franke's, said scientists have already successfully facilitated what it takes to "cure" HIV in lab settings.
"I can very easily cure cells infected with HIV using these different techniques," she told DW. "The thing is that we have to translate this to an individual with HIV in a way that is not harming the individual with HIV."
Although genetic modification isn't as risky as stem cell transplants, in order to offer the therapy at a population level, scientists need to make sure that the "scissors" involved in the therapy only cut out the intended receptor, CCR5, and nothing else, Nijhuis said.
"I'm not really 100% sure whether these scissors that we have trained so much in the lab to recognize CCR5 are not by mistake are also recognizing something else," she said. "Because that would be harmful if those scissors would go and go and react against CCR2 or any other chemokine receptor."
More research has to be done to ensure the scissors only cut out the one specific reactor, CCR5, and not reactors essential to people's health. There are research institutes currently doing this work, like Tulane University in the US state of Louisiana, as well as US-based company American Gene Technologies, which is about to publish phase one clinical trials on human beings.
Franke meets his donor
Two years after Franke received the stem cell transplant, he met Prause. The contact between the two started with a letter from Prause, who'd been informed by doctors that everything had gone well with Franke.
"Hello, you," she wrote. "I guess with us being pretty much a bullseye in genetic terms, I think I can use the informal pronoun ‘du' here. We're almost family. From what I've been able to hear, you are doing better. It will, of course, be a long way to full recovery. But I am overjoyed that you have successfully taken on my transplanted cells. My thoughts are with you often. I close my eyes for a short moment and hope to hear from you soon that you are okay. With love from all my heart."
A few years later, in 2018, Franke discontinued his use of antiretroviral therapy for HIV under medical supervision. He continued testing for the virus twice a week — he still tests now, but only once every two months.
"When people call Dr. Jensen a healer, he's still very careful with the term 'cure,'" said Franke. "But when he writes an article in Nature Medicine about how I've been cured of HIV, I think that's all the proof I need."
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This story was adapted from a DW Science Unscripted podcast published July 13. To hear from Marc Franke and others featured in this story, click here:
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LOS ANGELES — A body stuffed in a barrel was discovered Monday on Malibu Beach, a swanky Californian hotspot beloved by the rich and famous, police said.
Reports said the man's corpse was crammed into a 55-gallon drum when it was discovered by maintenance workers.
Homicide detectives from Los Angeles County Sheriff were working the case, the department said. It did not reveal the dead man's identity or his cause of death.
Broadcaster ABC7 said the barrel had originally been spotted bobbing in the water at Malibu Lagoon State Beach by sanitation workers on Sunday evening.
Aerial footage from local broadcaster KTLA showed the closed barrel resting upright in shallow water close to Malibu Pier.
Malibu, which sits on idyllic coastline less than an hour from Los Angeles, is home to celebrities including Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and "Friends" actress Courteney Cox.
Barrels are understood to be a favored disposal method for mobsters who want to get rid of a corpse.
Last year the receding waters of Lake Mead revealed the skeletal remains of a murder victim whose body had been stuffed into a drum, in what Mafia watchers said was probably the work of mobsters in nearby Las Vegas.
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MANILA — The wives and relatives of some PDL-witnesses (persons deprived of liberty) who testified against detained former Senator Leila de Lima went to the Department of Justice on Monday to complain about the “confidential” transfer of their husbands to a jail facility in Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro.
The wives of Noel Martinez and Jerry Pipino told the media they were not told about the transfer which took place Saturday night.
Mrs. Pipino said she was with her husband on Saturday, as she was allowed a “stay-in” visit at the maximum security compound of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), when her husband was summoned by BuCor personnel.
“Nakita ko po asawa ko sa Gate 1, nakaposas na po sila. Isa-isa po sila,” she said.
“Binibigyan ko po ng gamot, bawal daw po ipadala gamot,” she added. “Wala po silang dala na kahit ano. Sarili lang po talaga nila. Kung ano po yung suot nila, ayun lang po.”
(I saw my husband at Gate 1. They were already handcuffed. I was supposed to give him but his medicines, but they stopped me. They were not allowed to bring anything.)
The wives later learned their husbands were taken to Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. Although they complained, no Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) personnel confirmed them the whereabouts of their husbands since they inquired at the NBP on Sunday, they said.
“Pumunta po kami kahapon pa, Sunday pa. Wala po silang maipakitang papel sa amin na nagsasabing ililipat. Sabi confidential daw po. E paano po magiging confidential yun e hindi nga namin alam kung buhay pa sila o hindi e. Kasi wala po talaga e,” Mrs. Martinez said.
(We went there on Sunday. They couldn't give us any document on the transfer. They said it was confidential. We don't even know if they're still alive.)
She said the 10 PDL-witnesses had already testified against De Lima in her last drug case and had just been returned to the NBP’s maximum security prison a month ago from their previous jail cells controlled by the military.
De Lima had questioned that arrangement made under then-Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II.
“Noong nilipat nga sila sa maximum, katakot-takot na sulat pa yung galing dito sa DOJ, paglipat lang. Tapos ngayon, basta-basta na lang silang ililipat,” Mrs. Martinez said.
(When they were transferred to the maximum security compound, there were so many documents. But now, they were simply moved.)
“Yung pong 10 dinala nila sa Sablayan, mga legal po yun na mga witness ng gobyerno. Ang pagkakaalam po namin sir, under po sila ng WPP (Witness Protection Program). Bakit po sila itinapon sa Sablayan? Ang layo po nun sir,” she complained.
(The 10 PDLs brought to Sablayan are legal government witnesses. Why will they be moved to Sablayan? That's too far.)
Sablayan is in an island to the south of mainland Luzon, about 260 kilometers from Manila.
Mrs. Martinez identified the 10 PDL-witnesses transferred as:
-Nonilo Arile, convicted for murder and kidnapping
-Herbert Colanggo, convicted for robbery with homicide
-Jaime Patio, convicted for kidnapping for ransom
-Engelberto Durano, convicted for frustrated murder and murder
-Rodolfo Magleo, convicted for kidnapping for ransom
-Noel Martinez, convicted for kidnapping for ransom
-Hans Anton Tan, convicted for robbery and direct assault with murder
-Herman Agojo, convicted for illegal sale and delivery of
methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu)
-Thomas Dunena, convicted for murder
-Jerry Pipino, convicted for kidnapping
Most controversial among those transferred is Colanggo, a robbery group leader who became notorious for recording an album and a music video inside the NBP while serving a life sentence.
He was part of Bilibid19, a group of PDLs with access to drugs, firearms and luxurious accommodations discovered during surprise inspections at the NBP led by then-Justice Secretary De Lima.
The wives and relatives had hoped to talk to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla when they went to the DOJ Monday but Remulla was not around.
They were instead met by DOJ spokesperson Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano, who assured them their husbands were safe.
“So inassure ko sila na yung mga asawa po nila ay nasa magandang kalagayan at siguro po ay hindi pa muna nilalabas ang rason dahil confidential pa po. Ang ating director general na si Director General Catapang ay napakabait na tao and siguro na-trauma lang po yung mga asawa ng mga PDL dahil iba po yung pamamaraan dati, dati pa. So I made sure to assure them na ito pong administration na ito ay iba at mas reformational na po ang philosophy natin dito. Hindi na po punitive no, kagaya ng mindset natin dati,” he said.
“And I assured them na di naman po mandato ng BuCor at ng DOJ na saktan ang mga ano. That’s way way way beyond our ano, kung ano talaga ginagawa namin,” he added.
(I assured them their husbands were well. Perhaps they were traumatized because of the old management style. I assured them this administration is different and our philosophy is reformational. The mindset is no longer punitive. It's not the mandate of the BuCor and DOJ to hurt people.)
Asked to confirm the exact whereabouts of the 10 PDL-witnesses, Clavano said he had yet to see the actual report but cited information coming from informal channels confirming that the PDL-witnesses were in the Sablayan prison.
Clavano however declined to disclose why only 10 were transferred while 4 other witnesses against De Lima remained in the NBP’s maximum security compound.
Mrs. Martinez identified the 4 PDL-witnesses as:
-Peter Co, convicted for illegal sale and delivery of methamphetamine
hydrochloride (shabu)
-Joel Capones, convicted for homicide
-Jojo Baligad, convicted for murder
-Froilan Trestesa, convicted for kidnapping
“Well that’s a reason that I have to keep close first. Alam naman natin na kapag pwede kong sabihin, sasabihin ko naman talaga. It’s just that there are some things that have to be kept confidential to restore the order inside Bilibid. Kaya siguro we’ll just have to ask for their patience in finding this out,” he said.
“I think their biggest concern was the health and security of their husband, which I have been able to address already. So, siguro we’ll have to wait for a later date,” he added.
Clavano insisted there was nothing “sinister” about the transfer of the witnesses against De Lima.
“I can assure everybody na lahat to deliberate, lahat to may rason, lahat to ay pinag-isipan talaga ng ating mga heads of the agencies and of the secretary. Kaya we can assure everybody that everything we do here, meron talagang purpose. And hindi naman namin basta-basta ginagawa yung mga ganitong transfer kung hindi talaga napag-isipan,” he explained.
(These are all deliberate and were planned thoroughly by our heads of agencies.)
Remulla last week confirmed the transfer of “drug convicts” from military facilities back to BuCor, which he said included witnesses against De Lima. But he did not mention plans to transfer some of them to Sablayan.
The NBP had recently been rocked with a series of incidents — a fight between 2 PDLs, a shooting incident which injured 9 inmates, a stabbing incident which led to a PDL dead, and the recovery of a bone from a septic tank.
The justice department partly blamed congestion at the national penitentiary, which Clavano said is a 100-year-old facility built for 6,000 inmates which now houses 19,000 PDLs.
As of December 2021, BuCor reported a congestion rate of 345% 28,642 PDLs housed in 33 buildings for 6,435 inmates.
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MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it monitored a price increase of P1.50 to P2 per kilo of rice following the recent onslaught of several typhoons.
Typhoon Falcon this week is strengthening the habagat, which is bringing rains over parts of Luzon. This came on the heels of Typhoon Egay, which spawned floods, left several areas under a state of calamity, and caused at least P2 billion in agricultural damage.
"Pagdating naman nitong July, binagyo tayo, tumataas ang presyo. Base doon sa ating price monitoring, hindi lang ho bigas, pati po yung ating mga gulay. Gumagalaw po yan, lalong-lalo na yung imported natin [na bigas]," DA Deputy Spokesperson Rex Estoperez said.
(This July, we were hit by typhoons. Based on our price monitoring, the prices of rice and vegetables went up, especially our imported rice.)
"Ang iba naman, tubo siyempre ang objective. Pakiusap lang naman namin sana sa kanila, kung ano lang nararapat na presyo… Doon sa atin pong bantay presyo, umaabot sa P1.50 to P2 per kilo po [ang itinaas ng bigas]," he told TeleRadyo Serbisyo.
(Some traders are only after profits. We are asking them to keep prices reasonable. In our monitoring, rice prices already increased by P1.50 to P2 per kilo.)
He also noted that the National Food Authority (NFA) could stabilize prices if it had enough rice in stock. But the NFA inventory is "low" after it failed to buy rice from farmers due to the low prices it offered, he said.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and several agencies on Tuesday will tackle the possible need for imports to boost the supply of rice, Estoperez said.
Her urged the public to refrain from buying more rice than what they need.
"‘Pag nag-panic tayo, lalong magbibigay ng pressure sa supply at pressure din sa presyo," he said.
(If we panic, that will more pressure on the supply and prices.)
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Philippines manager Alen Stajcic celebrates after winning the FIFA Women's World Cup group A soccer match between New Zealand and the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand, July 25, 2023. Ritchie B. Tongo, EPA-EFE.
MANILA -- Alen Stajcic is leaving the Philippine women's national football team, together with his chief assistant Nahuel Arrarte.
Jefferson Cheng, manager of the Filipinas, announced on Tuesday that the contracts of the two coaches expired at the conclusion of their campaign in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
"They will not be renewed as both coaches have asked to explore other options," said Cheng.
Stajcic took over as coach of the Filipinas in October 2021 and steered them to historic achievements during his time in charge. In his first tournament at the helm, the Filipinas advanced to the semifinals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022, in the process earning a ticket to the World Cup.
They also won the AFF Women's Championship at home last year and bagged a bronze medal in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam.
In the World Cup, Stajcic guided the Filipinas to a breakthrough win over co-host New Zealand in their second match in Group A -- a result that elevated the profile of the team not just in the Philippines but globally.
Stajcic said that there are "too many highs to reflect on" but stressed that their last two matches in the World Cup where among the best experiences of his coaching career.
"Beating New Zealand on home soil and scoring our first World Cup goal and getting our first win was the things that dreams are made of," Stajcic said in a message through Cheng.
"And despite the scoreline, the last match against Norway, where 34000 patrons attended, with 30000 singing for the Filipinas, brought shivers down our spine," he added.
"It showed that Football does belong in the Philippines, and that legacy is something we are all proud of."
Stajcic hailed the Filipinas for their courage, passion, discipline and loyalty to flag and country, and wished them well in their future.
Cheng, for his part, also lauded Stajcic and Arrarte's contributions to the team and to Philippine sports.
"We wish Coach Alen and Coach Naz the best of luck in their next football adventure, and we will forever be grateful to them for changing the landscape of Philippine football forever," he said.
"They have they shown us what is possible with proper guidance, dedication and hard work, and their efforts have led to the greatest achievement in Philippine football thus far—a match won against the higher-ranked host nation at a World Cup. They will surely be our beloved heroes for decades to come."
The team did not immediately announce who will take over as head coach of the Filipinas. The team is expected to see action in the Asian Games in China this September.
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NEW YORK, United States - Lady Gaga, who was Tony Bennett's friend and collaborator in the final years of the hitmaker's life, over the weekend hailed their "magical" relationship and urged others not to "discount your elders."
Bennett died at 96 on July 21, having lived with Alzheimer's disease for years.
In 2014 he became the oldest person ever to reach number one on the US album chart through a collection of duets with Lady Gaga, with whom he also won a Grammy in 2022 for their album of Cole Porter standards.
"With Tony, I got to live my life in a time warp. Tony & I had this magical power. We transported ourselves to another era, modernized the music together, & gave it all new life as a singing duo," Gaga posted in a lengthy ode to Bennett on Instagram.
"But it wasn't an act. Our relationship was very real. Sure he taught me about music, about showbiz life, but he also showed me how to keep my spirits high and my head screwed on straight."
Among Bennett's many gifts was his stage presence: with a welcoming smile and dapper suit, he sang with gusto and a smooth vibrato in a strong, clearly enunciated voice.
His death prompted an outpouring of gratitude for his life and work, with Elton John calling him "irreplaceable" and President Joe Biden saying "he himself was an American classic."
Gaga's partnership with the legend was seemingly improbable -- she the boundary-pushing pop star and he the aging crooner -- but in her homage to Bennett she said "our age difference didn't matter."
"We were from two different stages in life entirely -- inspired. Losing Tony to Alzheimer's has been painful but it was also really beautiful," she said.
"An era of memory loss is such a sacred time in a person's life. There's such a feeling of vulnerability and a desire to preserve dignity."
In her message Gaga urged people to keep their elders close: "Don't leave them behind when things change," she said.
"And pay attention to silence -- some of my musical partner and I's most meaningful exchanges were with no melody at all."
"I love you Tony."
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(NewsNation) — As in decades past, the question of whether aliens exist continues to captivate Americans. Following Wednesday’s widely-watched Congressional hearing on UAPs and UFOs, people flocked to social media — many proclaiming the government confirmed aliens exist.
But that’s not actually what happened at the hearing. While witnesses and lawmakers discussed the issue of UFOs, the government has not issued any official confirmation of alien life and what was said at the hearing, by witnesses and even a lawmaker, remains unverified.
As lawmakers continue to probe the issue, join NewsNation’s Brian Entin at 9 p.m. ET Sunday night for a two-hour special report on the hearing, including analysis from UFO experts. Find out how to tune in to NewsNation on your local channel lineup.
Here’s what we do (and don’t) know after the hearing:
Whistleblower David Grusch largely recounted second-hand testimony and provided no evidence to support his claims. Grusch is a former member of the UAP Task Force.
Former Navy Commander and pilot David Fravor recounted a first-hand experience with the so-called Tic Tac UFO but said he was never briefed on the object or its potential origins.
Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves, who founded the Americans for Safe Aerospace, also recounted an encounter he had with an object he described as a black sphere floating inside a clear cube. Graves indicated such encounters were extremely common among pilots. There was no evidence presented to support this claim.
While lawmakers seemed largely accepting of the witness testimony, only Rep. Matt Gaetz, R.-Fla., said he had seen any evidence of alien life firsthand.
Grusch was unable to answer a number of inquiries regarding specific evidence or proof in an open setting, though he indicated he would be willing to say more in a secure, classified briefing.
All three witnesses agreed these unidentified objects constituted a potential national security threat.
Official government bodies, including the White House, Pentagon, and NASA have all stated they have no reason to believe unexplained objects are extraterrestrial in nature.
National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby said after the hearing there are “no hard and fast” answers to the question but that the administration is taking it seriously.
This wasn’t the first time the U.S. government undertook investigations to address the question of UFOs, nor is it the first time the official response was that there was nothing “alien” going on.
However, at the heart of Grusch’s whistleblower complaint is his claim that the government, specifically the Department of Defense, is operating programs to retrieve material from crashes that are extraterrestrial in nature and are keeping those programs secret from the public while also operating without appropriate Congressional oversight.
Grusch spoke exclusively to NewsNation regarding his experiences, which he said include the U.S. government recovering the “non-human” pilots of downed craft.
In light of his claims, lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee have vowed to continue to hold more hearings, including classified briefings where Grusch could speak more freely. Members have also vowed to seek the power to subpoena documents and images that Grusch says back up his claims.
Lawmakers have also called for a centralized reporting system for both military and civilian reports of UFOs, to better analyze and understand the possible threat.
There is also the possibility of the creation of a new committee to specifically investigate UAPs/UFOs. It’s not entirely clear how Congress could compel the DoD or military to release information on any secret programs, should they exist, though, in the past, lawmakers have attempted to work UFO reporting into funding requirements for the Pentagon.
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Bankrupt Lordstown Motors must face a trial over fellow EV firm Karma Automotive’s claim that the Ohio-based automaker stole infotainment technology, Reuters reported Thursday.
Lordstown filed for bankruptcy in June and had asked U.S. bankruptcy Judge Mary Walrath in Wilmington, Delaware, to approve bidding procedures that would allow the company to sell its assets by September, according to the report.
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Walrath instead ruled that the sale should not be expedited because a California court is weighing a lawsuit by Karma. Filed in 2020, the lawsuit alleges that Lordstown stole trade secrets and poached employees involved in the development of infotainment tech from California-based Karma.
The judge said Lordstown was not at risk of running out money before the sale of its assets or a verdict in the California case because it entered bankruptcy with over $130 million in cash and it owed only about $20 million to its top creditors, according to the report.
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Lordstown was formed to acquire an ex-General Motors factory in its namesake town to build EVs, starting with a pickup truck called the Endurance. The company subsequently sold the factory to Foxconn, and then contracted with that company for assembly of Endurance pickups and future vehicle development. Production stalled this spring after a dispute with Foxconn over the release of additional funding to Lordstown.
Karma has built small numbers of cars based on the old Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid, initially badged as the Karma Revero. An updated version called the GS-6 launched in 2020, still using a plug-in hybrid powertrain like previous iterations. Karma also then promised a fully electric version called the GSe-6, but that never arrived.
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I’ll admit it. I love attention. I dress in bright colors, speak loudly, laugh louder, and will be the first one to hop on the dance floor, even if said dance floor is a table top. But I’ve always thought driving a Polaris Slingshot brings the wrong kind of attention. I’ve wanted nothing to do with it since it came onto the scene in 2015.
Yet here I am, cruising along the ocean in a two-tone teal and orange 2023 Polaris Slingshot R, grinning like a maniac, doing small burnouts at stop lights and generally having a grand old time.
You may have seen the Polaris Slingshot cruising down by the beach or in tourist towns such as Las Vegas or Miami. A cross between a car and a motorcycle, this three-wheeled monstrosity has all the subtlety of the Sex Pistols at a debutante ball. Designed with enough angles to make my 10th grade geometry teacher weep, it sports two wheels up front and one in the rear. It’s low to the ground, roofless, and doorless.
Most states classify it as an “autocycle” and only a driver’s license is needed to get behind the wheel. However, helmet laws vary from state to state, so be sure to check your local laws before going out for a joy ride.
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And I do mean “joy ride.” Every Slingshot comes with a Polaris-built 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, but my top-of-the-line Slingshot R tester is tuned to 203 hp and 144 lb-ft of torque. Lesser models have 178 ponies and 120 lb-ft of twist, but the damn thing only weighs around 1,650 pounds. Lacking power it is not, even in lower trims.
The Slingshot is rear-wheel drive, and an available 5-speed manual transmission sends power to that lone 305/30R20 Kenda tire—through a belt, mind you. You can get a 5-speed automated manual with paddle shifters, but as we learned in a drive of the 2020 Slingshot, you wouldn’t want to. Besides, if there were any vehicle in which you want a fully engaged driving experience, this is it.
For this drive, I’m joined by my pal Jen, who I also dragged along when I drove the Vanderhall Venice, a similar three-wheeled toy. We strap in, drawing the seat belts from their anchors inboard of the seats (because there are no B-pillars), and don our Polaris-mandated full-face helmets. California says an open face DOT helmet is fine, but with only half a windshield it’s nice to have a bit more protection. Jen and I can’t hear each other, but the Rockford Fosgate audio system is bumping enough to push the tunes past our helmets and into our ears.
We take off from a beach-side hotel in Huntington Beach, California, to grab some coffee and right away get a thumbs up from a couple walking their dog. At the next light, I get a wave from a dude in a classic Meyers Manx buggy and on the next block a tourist snaps a quick photo. All this and we haven’t even reached Starbucks yet.
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Finally caffeinated, we head out to Pacific Coast Highway. This thing rips when pulling away from a stop, screaming up to the 8,500-rpm readline. That is not a typo, folks. Even though I know the phrase isn’t correct as applied to this vehicle, I just want to scream, “V-TEC just kicked in, yo!” The shifter exhibits nice, clean throws and the clutch engages cleanly and smoothly. It’s loud as #%!&, but I don’t really care. I’m having a blast.
However, I still feel like a bit of a poseur. I’m not in a sports car, and I’m not riding a motorcycle. I’m in this weird in-between world that I don’t like to inhabit. However, I can’t deny the grin plastered on my face.
I’m pretty comfortable too. The seats have heating and cooling and both work great. They need to as there is no additional HVAC system. A 7.0-inch touchscreen runs the Polaris Ride Command infotainment system. It’s not the most robust system I’ve ever experienced, but Apple CarPlay is here if you don’t want to use the in-dash navigation system or Bluetooth connectivity. There’s even a rearview camera.
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Storage is at a premium in the Slingshot, but my tester comes with two lockable cubbies built-in behind the seats that are big enough to fit our helmets. The glovebox is also huge. There is a small center console and a little rubberized cubby forward of the gearshift that have room for your phone and keys. Both occupants have plenty of legroom, and the passenger could keep a small backpack with them, but you won’t want to use it for many overnight trips unless you pack very lightly.
We get onto the freeway and I feel safe, well mostly. There is no rearview mirror and it’s a bit hard to see what’s in the passenger side blind spot, even through the side mirrors. Still, it tracks straight and feels stable. Before I know it I’m doing 90 mph, a bit too quick for a public road, but hot damn, I feel good. To curb my speed I set the cruise control. It’s not an adaptive system, but it’s great to be able to set it closer to the speed limit and avoid the fuzz.
Jen can’t stay for the whole ride, but she has opinions from the right seat. The side grab bar isn’t in the right place for her and she wishes for a front grab bar as well. However, her biggest complaint is that she never feels secure as a passenger. There are no doors and in the turns she feels like she’s two inches from just falling out of the damn thing. For those who want a bit more security, the Vanderhall Venice with its higher beltline would be a better purchase.
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I drop her off and continue my drive, heading up to the hills. Here is where the Slingshot shows its weakness. On long sweepers it’s a blast, but when the turns get tighter, the single rear wheel has a hard time maintaining grip. It has stability and traction control to help, but I’m not driving nearly as quickly as I would in a small sports car, and I imagine folks on real motorcycles would pass me in a heartbeat. A few days to learn the limits of the rear wheel are in order for those who buy one. The flip side of this lack of grip is some epic burnouts. I suggest trying a few.
Polaris provides Comfort and Slingshot (read: Sport) drive modes. With the automatic, it will tighten up gear changes, but since I’m already rowing my own, what I feel is a bit more steering heft. The ride itself is pretty stiff and that doesn’t change between modes. It’s not bone-jarring, but I might find this hard to drive for hours on end. Your tolerance may vary.
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I come to an intersection in the hills and find that I am at Cook’s Corner in the town of Trabuco Canyon, one of the most popular biker bars in Southern California. “Screw it,” I think. “I’ll probably be laughed out of town, but I’m going to see what these folks think about this thing.”
Y’all, they love it.
From Harley riders to crotch-rocket aficionados, they all want to chat about it and take a ride. They are impressed by the manual transmission and the 200-plus horsepower and they love, I mean love, the way it looks. I’m still not convinced, but these tough biker guys and gals have nothing but compliments for the little toy. Heck, upon leaving one biker approaching Cook’s Corner even gives me a low-key two-fingered wave. OMG, am I cool in this thing? I think I’m cool!
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A base Slingshot S runs about $21,500, although prices are a bit higher in California. If you want to add more color options and the stereo system, step up to the SL for $27,500. The SLR adds the performance tune to the engine and a bigger rear tire for $30,400, and my top tester in R trim adds navigation, Apple CarPlay, two-tone paint, and Brembo brakes for $34,000. If you want the automatic transmission—and you don’t—expect to pay an extra $1,850 except in the R trim where an additional $2,150 gets you the slushbox with paddle shifters.
Buyers can also opt for one of four accessory packages that include such niceties as a bikini top—something I’d definitely want to keep the sun at bay—incorporated storage bags, a RAM phone mount, and upgraded interior lighting.
I didn’t really expect to enjoy my time in the Polaris Slingshot, but I’m walking away with that feeling you get when you’ve had a really fun day. It’s not a corner carver, it’s not friendly for long drives, and you can’t really chat with your passenger without an intercom system, but none of that really matters. The Polaris Slingshot makes people smile, and more importantly, it makes me smile. In a world that rarely brings joy, the Slingshot delivers. Sometimes that’s enough.
—by Emme Hall
Polaris provided lodging for Motor Authority to bring you this firsthand report.
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It was a simple plan: Drive 238 miles from the Chicago suburbs to Stevens Point in central Wisconsin for a summer night with the guys; then drive 168 miles to Summerfest in Milwaukee to meet my lady, before driving 78 miles back home that night in time for next morning’s work flight. Total trip over 36 hours was 484 miles.
Our noble horse was the road-trip friendly 2023 Mercedes EQS SUV 580, a posh three-row electric SUV that cruises so smoothly and effortlessly we would hardly be tempted to stop at a cheese shop. But even this lovely weekend warrior with 285 miles of EPA range was not up to the charge as effortlessly as in a gas vehicle.
Now that early adoption has become mass adoption—EV sales accounted for 7.2% of all new cars sold in the first half of 2023—we’re still dealing with a nascent public-private patchwork infrastructure.
If time is money then road-tripping in an EV in the wide open spaces of Wisconsin was akin to sitting in traffic.
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Leg 1: NW Suburbs to lake house in Rudolph, Wisc.
Actual distance: 238 miles
Estimated remaining range at takeoff: 245 miles
Estimated battery charge at takeoff: 86%
An Electrify America (EA) DC fast-charger in Madison, Wisc., should have been our first stop if we did what every other EV owner does and map out our charging routes in advance. The Mercedes trip planner showed that this stop would add 45 minutes to our trip.
But if we’d stopped there to charge, I’d have to charge in the morning at a Level 2 before heading back to Milwaukee, then DC fast-charge again in Milwaukee before going home late that night after the fest.
I didn’t want to charge three times. That’s about two hours of charging time, including driving out of the way to reach chargers near malls or Walmarts that are not nearly as convenient as roadside gas stations. Two hours of charging over a 36-hour trip amounts to 5.5% of my holiday spent charging.
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The gas equivalent would be one 10-minute stop to fill up an all-wheel-drive 2023 Mercedes GLS 450, which has an EPA-rated range of 476 miles. It only gets 20 mpg combined but its truck-like 23.8 gallon tank would let me do the whole trip with one stop, wasting less than half a percent of my holiday weekend.
We went rogue. Mercedes’ alluring Hyperscreen might have lured us into a false sense of belief, like all the stimuli of a Vegas casino. Three screens, including a central touchscreen, cover 56 inches of dash under a single pane of glass. The information in the trip display, the estimated range, the available charger lists and their max outputs, the crystal clear graphics and overall intelligence teased us into making a smart bet.
Lesson one: Never leave EV charging up to chance.
The display showed four Level 2 charging bays near Stevens Point, about 20 miles shy of our destination. It would be close, but we could make it there. The other driver, piloting a Chevy Tahoe and bemused by our calculations and manipulations, agreed to pick us up there and take us back to the lake house. We could leave the EQS there to charge overnight to full, he’d drive me back in the morning. I’d only have to charge twice.
Leg II: Coloma, Wisc., to lake house
Actual distance: 109 miles to charger
Estimated remaining range at decision point: 131 miles
Estimated battery charge at takeoff: 39%
The Mercedes EQS SUV 580 trip planner urged us to return to Madison, and bumped our ETA back three hours. Since range estimates are calculated on driving behavior over the past few hundred miles or so and subject to adjustments based on highway speeds, outside temps, cabin temps, we couldn’t be as cavalier as in a gas car with operable pumps at expected places.
Once we set the Level 2 charger as our new destination, the system estimated a cushion of nine miles remaining once we got to the charger. That was too thin of a cushion. The estimate stayed the same whether we stayed in Eco mode with the air conditioning limited, or in Comfort mode.
Welcome, charger anxiety.
Another option appeared. The graphics listed 0/2 of 50-kw chargers available near enough to our destination. But we had no idea if the stations were operable, and without someone to contact on location, as you could at a gas station, we couldn’t leave it up to chance.
There was a 50-kw station listed at a Chevrolet dealership about 50 miles from our destination. We called, and the service center tech said he thought it was operable since he saw a car out there earlier.
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It was a Flo charger, out of Canada, with two open and operable ports. We sat on the curb in the shade under an eave of the dealership, and my zen navigator had a couple beers while we restored 22% of charge at 47 kw in about 35 minutes.
Now that I accepted that I would charge three times, and I had enough buffers built into the next two legs, I relaxed. Or capitulated. I wanted it to be what the government and Tesla and automakers are promoting and promising: a charging experience as seamless as filling a tank of gas.
We’re not even close. I’ve been a proponent of electrification since late 2010, when the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid and Nissan Leaf electric hatchback came to market. My dad praises his Bolt EV; my brother talks about his Ioniq 5 as much as his three sons; my sister and her husband just swapped their Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T. My siblings have both road-tripped in their EVs and they both agree it’s a pain.
My buddy and I eyed the gas station next door, with its bathrooms and rotisserie hot dogs and Ding Dongs and air conditioning, and wondered: How hard is it to install electric chargers in place of gas pumps? Why wasn’t capitalism working for EV charging?
Turns out it is. It’s silly expensive for an owner-operator to charge cars. Four vehicles charging at once could cost an owner $250,000 in utility fees, according to CNN’s interview with Jigar Shah, head of energy services at Electrify America. For DC fast-charging networks, demand charges at peak-use times such as summer holiday weekends can further drive up costs businesses incur from electric utilities, not to mention the steep installation costs.
Some gas stations are adopting it however; as of last October, Kum and Go had chargers at 35 of 400 locations. Pilot and Flying J travel centers are opening 500 DC fast-charging stations rated at 350-kw as part of a collaboration with GM and EVgo. TravelCenters America has begun installing 350-kw DC fast-chargers in partnership with Electrify America this year, with 200 sites planned for the next five years. 7-Eleven plans to have the largest charging network in North America, and it’s already operating in four states.
But we’re not living in the future. And it remains to be seen how the vast swaths of this country between metropolises will be covered.
Leg III: Stevens Point to Electrify America in Milwaukee
Actual distance: 139 miles to charger
Estimated remaining range at decision point: 227 miles
Estimated battery charge at takeoff: 80%
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Road-tripping in an EV requires a different approach, more calculated, more patient, more tolerant. The next morning the EQS SUV charged to 80% on a 62.5-kw-rated ChargePoint charger at an auto mall between Nissan and Ford dealerships in Stevens Point. Car dealers carried the charging mantle for me in Wisconsin, which ranks 27th in the country with only 70 available DC fast-charging locations.
A couple road-tripping to Door County in a Nissan Leaf sat out their charge with a planned picnic, their dog running around in the shade of a grassy island. That’s how to do an EV road trip.
The Nissan Leaf is a great talisman to show how far electric vehicles have come in a little over a decade, starting with a range of 73 miles back then and topping out now at 212 miles. It carries over for 2024, but it has all but reached obsolescence.
Range anxiety was overcome with larger battery packs and ranges well exceeding 200 miles now. The Lucid Air Grand Touring has an EPA-rated range of 516 miles. How big is too big? What are the environmental costs of these huge battery packs?
The Washington Post recently joined a chorus of other voices asking these questions.
“The U.S. Department of Transportation says that 95.1 percent of personal trips are less than 31 miles…and the average U.S. driver covers about 37 miles per day,” WaPo wrote on July 7. “The vast majority of big batteries will never be used — particularly if the owner has a place to plug in their car every day.”
You don’t have a place to plug in every day on a road trip. Not now. With range anxiety addressed, we now have to address charger anxiety. Until charger anxiety is quashed, the interim answer is large battery packs with plenty of range. They’ll be favored by people who take longer trips and don’t want to have different cars for different use cases.
Larger battery packs will soon be replaced by more energy-dense battery packs utilizing solid state batteries. The technology is evolving so quickly and we’re just at the beginning. No matter the pack size, however, the infrastructure needs to catch up.
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The EQS SUV averaged 2.8 miles per kwh, which is good for an electric three-row SUV traveling at an average speed of 61 mph. It performed more efficiently than the majority of EV’s I’ve driven, and did a great job dispelling as much anxiety as it can control.
What it can’t control is the problem.
The EA charging station’s 10 bays were nearly full on a summer Saturday afternoon. More EV owners are taking more road trips, presumably. The future is almost now. But patience is required. The two bays that were open, the only two 350-kw ports, were inoperable.
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A rare Porsche Carrera GTZ that went up for auction via online car-trading platform Carhuna earlier this month has been sold.
GT Spirit has learned that the final bid was 1.45 million British pounds (approximately $1.86 million), which was slightly below the lowest estimate of 1.5 million British pounds. The final price paid will be higher, though, due to the required buyer’s premium.
The price is also higher than what the average Porsche Carrera GT currently trades for, but the car is much rarer. The Z in its name signifies it as one of the six (including the original prototype) rebodied Carrera GTs built last decade by Italian coachbuilder Zagato.
The Carrera GTZ was born when a Carrera GT owner from Switzerland approached Zagato in 2013 with a request to have the Porsche supercar’s standard rear deck with its mesh-lined humps replaced by a more conservative design lining up with the roof.
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Zagato ended up redesigning most of the body, though the changes are much more subtle than more recent Zagato creations. According to the coachbuilder, the aim was to create a more flowing rear reminiscent of its work done on the Porsche 356.
Five additional Carrera GT owners also chose Zagato’s conversion, the cost of which at the time could have bought another Carrera GT. The car that was just sold was the fourth of the five additional conversions and the only one that also had the interior reworked.
No change was made to the powertrain on any of the cars, meaning the Carrera GT’s sonorous 5.7-liter V-10 still spits out 603 hp. It’s sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. The combination will launch the car from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and to a top speed around 205 mph.
This particular car started out life as a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT that was originally delivered to a customer in the U.S. According to Carhuna’s original listing for it, just 9,350 miles were on the odometer.
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DENVER (KDVR) — Country artist Luke Bryan invited a Denver-area girl backstage after he heard her story.
Mary Stegmueller, 7, has been battling terminal brain cancer since she was 4 years old. She’s a serious Luke Bryan fan, and she really wanted to see his show in Denver on Saturday.
But she is immunocompromised and cannot stand for long durations, so her family thought the concert was off the table until an anonymous donor gave them a private suite for the show.
Her family said they’re unbelievably grateful to the anonymous donor.
Mary got a quick hug from the country star back in 2021 after a concert, but this time, she was hoping for another chance to have a conversation with him.
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
After Bryan saw FOX31’s story about her wanting to meet him, the family said he invited her backstage for a meet and greet before the show. Photos show Mary hanging out with her country idol, who gave her a hug as they posed for the camera.
Mary begins her 43rd round of radiation on Monday.
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MOBILE, Ala. — (WKRG) After a successful re-opening on July 15th, the Mobile International Speedway held its second racing event of the summer on Saturday.
Once again, multiple divisions hit the track in an event-filled night. Several divisions also saw purse increases, thanks to additional sponsors.
Maddox Langham competed in three of the five events and took the checkered flag in the Truck Series. Full list of Saturday’s winners are listed below:
Pure Stocks: Robert Loper
Sportsman: B.J. Leytham
Truck: Maddox Langham
Outlaw: Derick Griffin
Crown Stocks: Hunter Lambert
Racing returns to Mobile International Speedway for Back To School Night on Saturday, August 12th. WKRG Sports Director Simone Eli will serve as the race’s grand marshal.
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Democrats and Republicans are offering clashing interpretations of the significance of former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer’s closed-door testimony, which lawmakers said included assertions that Hunter Biden was selling the “illusion of access” to his father and that Hunter Biden sometimes put President Biden on speakerphone to talk to his business associates.
The revelations are fueling Republican attempts to link the president to his son’s business dealings. Republicans, including Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) and House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (Ky.), say the testimony shows that President Biden “lied” when he made campaign trail statements that he had never talked to his son about his foreign business dealings.
But Democrats say Archer’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Monday actually shows the president was not involved in Hunter Biden’s foreign business affairs.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), who attended the hours-long transcribed interview, said Archer testified that because Hunter Biden was under pressure from Ukrainian energy company Burisma, “he had to give the illusion — and he used that term, the illusion — of access to his father, and he tried to get credit for things that he — that Mr. Archer testified Hunter had nothing to do with, such as when Vice President Biden went to Ukraine on his own.”
Lawmakers clash over whether testimony implicates president
Archer was on the board of Burisma with Hunter Biden. Republicans have said then-Vice President Biden’s call to remove Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin, whose office was investigating Burisma, was directly related to his son’s involvement with, and sizable payments from, the company.
But the investigation in Burisma had been opened before Shokin took the position, and Shokin was widely criticized for failure to prosecute corruption, with his ouster supported by numerous U.S. officials.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, said in a statement that Archer testified that “President Biden was not involved in his son’s business affairs, and that President Biden was never asked to, nor did he, take any official actions in relation to those business matters.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said last week that the president “was never in business with his son.”
On the other end of the partisan spectrum, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), who also attended the transcribed interview, said he thought Archer’s testimony “implicate[s] the president.”
Reading from his notes of the transcribed interview, Biggs said Archer testified that “Burisma would have gone out of business sooner if the Biden brand had not been invoked. People would be intimidated to legally mess with Burisma because of the Biden family brand.”
According to Biggs, Archer said the Biden “brand” referred to President Biden. But Goldman later said that Archer clarified the “brand” was based on a “D.C. brand based on his own experience in lobbying” and “in conjunction with the fact that his last name was Biden.”
Burisma bribery allegations
Both Biggs and Goldman said that Archer had no knowledge of an alleged $5 million payment to Biden from Burisma, an allegation relayed by a confidential FBI source in a form released by Republicans earlier in June.
Goldman argued that Archer’s testimony undercut the premise of the Biden-Burisma bribery allegations.
“Even though it was perceived by Burisma that they had the Prosecutor General Shokin ‘under control,’ quote unquote, that Joe Biden advocated for his firing — which of course, was not coveted or desired by Burisma, and would potentially be bad for Burisma,” Goldman said.
Raskin said that Republicans appeared to be “chasing” the bribery allegations, and pointed to a recent letter to Comer from Lev Parnas, who was involved in an effort to dig up dirt about the Bidens in Ukraine ahead of the 2020 election, urging Comer to abandon efforts to chase the “conspiracy theories.”
Comer, on the other hand, took issue with Hunter Biden’s work with Burisma.
“When Burisma’s owner was facing pressure from the Ukrainian prosecutor investigating the company for corruption, Archer testified that Burisma executives asked Hunter to ‘call D.C.’ after a Burisma board meeting in Dubai,” he said in a statement, which a press release said raised concerns that Hunter Biden was in violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Phone calls with the president
Archer’s testimony did appear to partially back up Comer’s statement to the New York Post last week that he expected Archer to discuss the times he witnessed Hunter Biden’s putting then-Vice President Biden on speakerphone with foreign business partners.
Democrats downplayed that concern.
“The witness indicated that Hunter spoke to his father every day, and approximately 20 times over the course of a 10-year relationship. Hunter may have put his father on the phone with any number of different people, and they never once spoke about any business dealings,” Goldman said.
“As he described it, it was all casual conversation, niceties, the weather, ‘What’s going on?’” Goldman said, adding that “there wasn’t a single conversation about any of the business dealings that Hunter had.”
Democrats also stressed that there were especially frequent conversations between Hunter Biden and his father after his brother, Beau Biden, died from brain cancer in 2015.
Biggs pushed back on Goldman’s characterization.
“He probably forgot to tell you that Devon Archer himself said that was an implication of who the ‘big guy’ is,” Biggs said, referring to communications drawn from a laptop hard drive that purportedly belonged to Hunter Biden.
The House Oversight GOP also said in a tweet that President Biden attended a 2014 dinner with Hunter Biden and some of his foreign business associates at Cafe Milano in Washington, D.C.
White House slams GOP after ‘much-hyped witness’ testimony
Ian Sams, White House spokesperson for oversight and investigations, also argued that the Archer interview poked holes in the GOP attempts to directly link President Biden to his family’s foreign business dealings.
“It appears that the House Republicans’ own much-hyped witness today testified that he never heard of President Biden discussing business with his son or his son’s associates, or doing anything wrong,” Sams said. “House Republicans keep promising bombshell evidence to support their ridiculous attacks against the President, but time after time, they keep failing to produce any. In fact, even their own witnesses appear to be debunking their allegations.”
Raskin said that the Biden family investigation is a “desperate effort to distract everyone from former President Donald Trump’s mounting criminal indictments and deepening legal morass.”
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who was also in the interview, told reporters that Archer had revealed new information, but declined to elaborate further.
Abbe Lowell, counsel for Hunter Biden, said in a statement that House Republicans “keep swinging and keep striking out in their obsessive pursuit of the President through his son, Hunter.”
“Mr. Archer confirmed one more time that Hunter Biden did not involve his father in, nor did his father assist him in, his business. It’s well known that Hunter and his father speak daily, and what Mr. Archer confirmed today was that when those calls occurred during Hunter’s business meetings, if there was any interaction between his father and his business associates, it was simply to exchange small talk,” Lowell said.
“Like the relatives of Donald Trump, Senators Ron Johnson and Ted Cruz, Rep. Lauren Boebert, and many others, family members of elected representatives meet people and may get opportunities because of those connections,” he continued. “Congress would be busy investigating many of their own if that’s their idea of an offense.”
Archer did not answer shouted questions when entering or leaving the transcribed interview, and his attorney declined to take a side in the debate over his testimony.
“We are aware that all sides are claiming victory following Mr. Archer’s voluntary interview today. But all Devon Archer did was exactly what we said he would: show up and answer the questions put to him honestly and completely. Mr. Archer shared the truth with the Committee, and we will leave to them and others to decide what to do with it,” said Matthew L. Schwartz, a managing partner of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP.
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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (WANF/Gray News) - Three siblings were among four people killed in a crash early Friday morning in Georgia, according to officials.
The three siblings were identified by a family member in a GoFundMe account set up to help pay for funeral expenses.
According to the GoFundMe, 14-year-old Jovany, 18-year-old Brenda, and 21-year-old Carl Pamphile were all killed just after 1 a.m. Friday on I-75 South near the I-285 exit after their vehicle clipped another car, crashed into a tree, and caught fire.
The family’s beloved dog Zoe also died in the crash, according to the GoFundMe.
The fourth person killed in the crash was in the same vehicle as the three other victims but has not yet been identified by officials. According to WANF, the unidentified victim was female.
Donations can be made to the Pamphile family’s GoFundMe account to help support memorial costs for the siblings.
Officials said the person in the clipped car was taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries. No further information has been released on their condition.
The crash remains under investigation.
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TOKYO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, "Astellas") today announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for zolbetuximab, a first-in-class investigational Claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2)-targeted monoclonal antibody, for first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma whose tumors are CLDN18.2-positive. If approved, zolbetuximab would be the first CLDN18.2-targeted therapy available in China for these patients.
Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients.(PRNewsFoto/Astellas Pharma Inc.) (PRNewswire)
Moitreyee Chatterjee-Kishore, PhD, MBA, Senior Vice President and Head of Immuno-Oncology Development, Astellas
"China accounts for nearly half of the world's new cases of gastric cancer, with more than 478,000 new cases diagnosed and more than 373,000 deaths in 2020. The CDE's acceptance of our BLA for zolbetuximab brings us one step closer to having a new therapy available for Chinese patients with advanced-stage disease and in need of treatment options."
The BLA is based on results from the Phase 3 GLOW and SPOTLIGHT clinical trials. The GLOW study evaluated zolbetuximab plus CAPOX (a combination chemotherapy regimen that includes capecitabine and oxaliplatin) compared to placebo plus CAPOX. In the GLOW study, 145 patients were randomized in mainland China. The SPOTLIGHT study evaluated zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 (a combination regimen that includes oxaliplatin, leucovorin and fluorouracil) compared to placebo plus mFOLFOX6. In the SPOTLIGHT study, 36 patients were randomized in mainland China.
In both GLOW and SPOTLIGHT, approximately 38% of patients screened for the trials had tumors that were CLDN18.2-positive (≥75% of tumor cells with moderate-to-strong membranous CLDN18 staining intensity), as determined by a validated immunohistochemistry assay.1,2
Astellas has already reflected the impact from this acceptance in its financial forecast of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
About Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Gastric cancer, also commonly known as stomach cancer, is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide.3 In China, gastric cancer ranks third among incidences of all cancer, with more than 478,000 cases diagnosed and more than 373,000 deaths in 2020.4 Signs and symptoms can include indigestion or heartburn, pain or discomfort in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, bloating of the stomach after meals, loss of appetite, and sensation of food getting stuck in the throat while eating.5 Signs of more advanced gastric cancer can include unexplained weight loss, weakness and fatigue and vomiting blood or having blood in the stool.6 Risk factors associated with gastric cancer can include older age, male gender, family history, H. pylori infection, smoking and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).5,7 Because early-stage gastric cancer symptoms frequently overlap with more common stomach-related conditions, gastric cancer is often diagnosed in the advanced or metastatic stage, or once it has spread from the tumor's origin to other body tissues or organs.5 The five-year relative survival rate for patients at the metastatic stage is 6.6%.8 Gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma is a cancer that starts at the area where the esophagus joins the stomach.9
About Zolbetuximab
Zolbetuximab is an investigational, first-in-class chimeric IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) that targets and binds to Claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2), a transmembrane protein. Zolbetuximab acts by binding to CLDN18.2 on the cancer cell surface of gastric epithelial cells. In pre-clinical studies, this binding interaction then induces cancer cell death by activating two distinct immune system pathways — antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC).10 Zolbetuximab has not been approved by any regulatory bodies for the treatment of patients with gastric and GEJ cancers, and there is no guarantee the agent will receive regulatory approval or become commercially available for the uses being investigated.
INVESTIGATIONAL STUDIES
About GLOW Phase 3 Clinical Trial
GLOW is a Phase 3, global, multi-center, double-blind, randomized study, assessing the efficacy and safety of zolbetuximab (IMAB362) plus CAPOX (a combination chemotherapy regimen that includes capecitabine and oxaliplatin) compared to placebo plus CAPOX as a first-line treatment in patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma whose tumors were CLDN18.2-positive. The study enrolled 507 patients at 166 study locations in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, South America and Asia, including China. The primary endpoint is progression-free survival (PFS) in participants treated with the combination of zolbetuximab plus CAPOX compared to those treated with placebo plus CAPOX. Secondary endpoints include overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR), duration of response (DOR), safety and tolerability and quality-of-life parameters.
Data from the GLOW study were initially presented at the March 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Plenary Series with an updated oral presentation at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting on June 3.1
For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov under Identifier NCT03653507.
About SPOTLIGHT Phase 3 Clinical Trial
SPOTLIGHT is a Phase 3, global, multi-center, double-blind, randomized study, assessing the efficacy and safety of zolbetuximab (IMAB362) plus mFOLFOX6 (a combination regimen that includes oxaliplatin, leucovorin and fluorouracil) compared to placebo plus mFOLFOX6 as a first-line treatment in patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma whose tumors were CLDN18.2-positive. The study enrolled 565 patients at 215 study locations in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia, including China. The primary endpoint is PFS in participants treated with the combination of zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 compared to those treated with placebo plus mFOLFOX6. Secondary endpoints include OS, ORR, DOR, safety and tolerability and quality-of-life parameters.
Data from the SPOTLIGHT clinical trial were presented during the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium in an oral presentation on January 19 and were subsequently published in The Lancet on April 14.2
For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov under Identifier NCT03504397.
Investigational Pipeline in CLDN18.2
An expanded Phase 2 trial in metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma is in progress. The trial is a randomized, multi-center, open-label study, evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational zolbetuximab in combination with gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel as a first-line treatment in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma with CLDN18.2-positive tumors (defined as ≥75% of tumor cells demonstrating moderate-to-strong membranous CLDN18 staining based on a validated immunohistochemistry assay). For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov under Identifier NCT03816163.
In addition to zolbetuximab, ASP2138 is under development in our Primary Focus Immuno-Oncology. ASP2138 is a bispecific monoclonal antibody that binds to CD3 and CLDN18.2, and it is currently in a Phase 1 trial for people with gastric, GEJ or pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The safety and efficacy of the agent under investigation have not been established for the uses being considered. For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov under Identifier NCT05365581.
There is no guarantee that the agent will receive regulatory approval and become commercially available for the uses being investigated.
About Astellas
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.
Cautionary Notes
In this press release, statements made with respect to current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Astellas. These statements are based on management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in general economic conditions and in laws and regulations, relating to pharmaceutical markets, (ii) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) delays in new product launches, (iv) the inability of Astellas to market existing and new products effectively, (v) the inability of Astellas to continue to effectively research and develop products accepted by customers in highly competitive markets, and (vi) infringements of Astellas' intellectual property rights by third parties.
Information about pharmaceutical products (including products currently in development) which is included in this press release is not intended to constitute an advertisement or medical advice.
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MEXICO CITY, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced that after having served as a member of the Technical Committee for the past years, Gimena Peña Malcampo, will step down as an independent member.
"We appreciate the time and effort that Gimena put on our Technical Committee meetings. Her perspective, in particular on the ESG initiatives, was highly valued," said Luis Gutiérrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico.
"Serving on the FIBRA Prologis Technical Committee has been a rewarding experience. I have always admired the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability, and I'm particularly proud of the progress that has been made toward advancing our sustainability-centered goals. It has been my privileged to serve as a board member of this impactful organization," said Mrs. Peña Malcampo.
FIBRA Prologis Manager will announce a replacement to Gimena Peña Malcampo as an independent member of the Technical Committee.
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2023, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 228 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 44.2 million square feet (4.1 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust ("FIBRA") status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the "Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores" and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading "Risk Factors." FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
Non-Solicitation - Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.
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HOUSTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, after the close of the stock market.
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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM, Central Time. The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Conference Call Details
Via Phone: Dial 888-506-0062 (domestic). Use passcode 810825. Starting approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available through Thursday, August 24, 2023 by dialing 877-481-4010 and entering passcode 48865.
Via Live Webcast: Connect via the Public Company (SCIC) section of our website at www.stelluscapital.com, under the Events tab. A replay of the conference will be available on our website for approximately 90 days.
About Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)) through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, and corresponding equity investments. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Stellus Capital Management, LLC. To learn more about Stellus Capital Investment Corporation, visit www.stelluscapital.com under the Stellus Capital Investment Corporation link.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements included herein may contain "forward-looking statements" which relate to future performance or financial condition. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
Contacts
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
W. Todd Huskinson, (713) 292-5414
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed.
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said Monday it received 24 complaints about the unpermitted structure over the weekend. Complaints included concerns about its structural safety and illumination.
The Elon Musk-owned company, which has been rebranded as X, had removed the Twitter sign and iconic blue bird logo from the building last week. That work was temporarily paused because the company did not have the necessary permits. For a time, the “er” at the end of “Twitter” remained up due to the abrupt halt of the sign takedown.
The city of San Francisco had opened a complaint and launched an investigation into the giant “X” sign, which was installed Friday on top of the downtown building as Musk continues his rebrand of the social media platform.
The chaotic rebrand of Twitter’s building signage is similar to the haphazard way in which the Twitter platform is being turned into X. While the X logo has replaced Twitter on many parts of the site and app, remnants of Twitter remain.
Representatives for X did not immediately respond to a message for comment Monday.
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DETROIT (AP) — Major changes in Michigan’s car insurance system don’t apply to people who were catastrophically injured before a 2019 law kicked in, the state Supreme Court said Monday in a decision that delivers critical relief to thousands of people counting on long-term benefits. But the 5-2 opinion didn’t come soon enough for Brian […]
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DETROIT (AP) — Major changes in Michigan’s car insurance system don’t apply to people who were catastrophically injured before a 2019 law kicked in, the state Supreme Court said Monday in a decision that delivers critical relief to thousands of people counting on long-term benefits.
But the 5-2 opinion didn’t come soon enough for Brian Woodward, who was paralyzed in the 1980s and had frequently talked about the law’s drastic impact on his care. He died Monday at age 64, his family said.
For decades, crash survivors were entitled to lifetime payment for “all reasonable charges” related to care and rehabilitation. But a new state law set a fee schedule and a cap on reimbursements. Suddenly, 18,000 people already receiving benefits were forced to scramble as some care providers dropped out.
The Supreme Court, however, said a “vested contractual right” to ongoing benefits “cannot be stripped away or diminished,” especially when lawmakers failed to declare an intent to do so when they changed the law.
“This is an enormous victory for the rights of crash survivors, and we want to thank all the advocates who fought along with us to make this day a reality,” said Tim Hoste, president of CPAN, a coalition of medical organizations and consumer groups.
The decision was written by Justice Elizabeth Welch, a Democrat, and joined by other Democratic justices and by Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement, a Republican.
In an effort to lower Michigan’s insurance rates, which were among the highest in the U.S., the Republican-controlled Legislature and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agreed to sweeping changes in 2019. Drivers can save money by choosing certain injury-coverage options. But payments for certain care were also slashed.
The catastrophically injured include hockey star Vladimir Konstantinov, a former member of the Detroit Red Wings, who requires 24/7 care. He suffered severe brain damage in 1997 when a drunken limousine driver crashed the car he was traveling in, following the team’s NHL championship.
Konstantinov had an outstanding balance of $250,000 for home care at one point due to the change in law, said Theresa Ruedisueli of Arcadia Home Care & Staffing, which continues to provide care.
“He can’t eat, he can’t cook, he can’t drive,” Ruedisueli said. “All of the things that you and I take for granted, just getting ready for work in the morning, he can’t do without help.”
Woodward suffered devastating spinal injuries in a crash but was able to get in-home care and even hold a job through insurance. When the law changed, and care rates were reduced, he said he lost caregivers and was shuttled from facility to facility.
“I’m dying,” Woodward told The Detroit News last week. “My body is breaking down because I’m not getting enough exercise.”
Hoste said the law led to the “spiritual, emotional and physical decline of many people, including Brian.”
An industry trade group, the Insurance Alliance of Michigan, said the Supreme Court decision will open the door to overcharging for medical care. The lower reimbursement schedule, however, remains intact for injuries since the law was overhauled.
In a dissent, Justice David Viviano said the Supreme Court majority crafted an opinion based on “vague and disputed concepts” to provide cover for those who simply believe it would be unfair to reduce future benefits for the long-term injured.
“As a result, the efforts of the Legislature and the governor to reduce costs and make insurance more affordable for all the residents of our state will not come to fruition for many decades,” said Viviano, who was joined by fellow Republican Justice Brian Zahra.
“If courts cannot be trusted to faithfully interpret and apply the laws, especially those involving such significant and contested topics, then the democratic process is in peril,” Viviano said.
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Chants of “freedom” echoed through the streets outside an aid facility in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday where just days earlier an American nurse and her daughter were kidnapped by armed men. Hundreds of Haitians marched through the gang-ravaged zone, bursting with anger at the abduction, which has become a symbol […]
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Chants of “freedom” echoed through the streets outside an aid facility in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday where just days earlier an American nurse and her daughter were kidnapped by armed men.
Hundreds of Haitians marched through the gang-ravaged zone, bursting with anger at the abduction, which has become a symbol of the worsening violence plaguing the Caribbean nation.
New Hampshire woman Alix Dorsainvil had been working as a community nurse for the religious and humanitarian aid group El Roi Haiti when she and her daughter were taken from its campus on Thursday, the organization said. She is the wife of its founder, Sandro Dorsainvil.
Witnesses told the Associated Press that Dorsainvil was working in her organization’s small brick clinic when a group of armed men burst in and seized her. Lormina Louima, a patient waiting for a check-up, said one man pulled out his gun and told her to relax.
“When I saw the gun, I was so scared,” Louima said. “I said, ‘I don’t want to see this, let me go.'”
Other members of the community said the unidentified men asked for $1 million in ransom, something that’s become standard as Haiti’s gangs turn to slews of kidnappings to line their pockets and bleed the country dry. Hundreds have been kidnapping in Haiti this year alone, figures from the local nonprofit Center for Analysis and Research in Human Rights show.
Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, gangs have taken over much of Port-au-Prince, killing, raping and sowing terror in communities already suffering endemic poverty.
The same day that Dorsainvil and her daughter were taken, the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel advisory” for Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave amid growing security concerns. In its advisory, the State Department said that “kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens.”
The violence has stirred anger among Haitians, who say they simply just want to live in peace.
Protesters, largely from the area around El Roi Haiti’s campus, which includes a medical clinic, a school and more, echoed that call as they walked through the sweltering streets wielding cardboard signs written in Creole in red paint.
“She is doing good work in the community, free her,” read one.
Among the protesters was Jean Ronald, a local resident who said the community has significantly benefitted from the care provided by El Roi Haiti.
Such groups are often the only institutions in areas far beyond the reach of the law, but have increasingly had to shut down operations as violence has deepened. The closures often leave thousands of vulnerable families without access to basic services like healthcare or education.
Earlier this month, Doctors Without Borders announced it was suspending services in one of its hospitals because some 20 armed men burst into an operating room and snatched a patient.
As the protesters walked through the area where Dorsainvil was taken, the streets were eerily quiet. The doors to the clinic where she worked were shut, the small brick building empty. Ronald and others in the area worried the latest kidnapping may mean the clinic won’t reopen.
“If they leave, everything (the aid group’s programs) will shut down,” the Haitian worried. “The money they are asking for, we don’t have it.”
Shortly after, protests dispersed.
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller refused to confirm Monday whether the abductors had made any demands, or to answer other questions.
“I will say we are aware of the reports that two US citizens were kidnapped in Haiti. Obviously, the safety and security of American citizens overseas is our highest priority. We are in regular contact with the Haitian authorities. We’ll continue to work with them and our US government interagency partners, but because it’s an ongoing law enforcement investigation, there’s not more detail I can offer,” Miller wrote in a statement Monday.
In a video for the El Roi Haiti website, Alix Dorsainvil describes Haitians as “resilient people.”
“They’re full of joy, and life and love. I’m so blessed to know so many amazing Haitians,” she says.
Dorsainvil graduated from Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, which has a program to support nursing education in Haiti. Before that, she went to Cornerstone Christian Academy in Ossipee, New Hampshire which offers pre-K through eighth grade education.
“Pray that God would keep her safe, be with her through this trial, and deliver her from her captors,” the school said on its Facebook page.
Dorsainvil’s father, Steven Comeau, reached in New Hampshire, said he could not talk.
El Roi Haiti celebrated the nurse’s work in a statement over the weekend.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family,” El Roi president and co-founder Jason Brown said in the statement. “Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus.”
Earlier this month, the National Human Rights Defense Network issued a report warning about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings and the U.N. Security Council met to discuss Haiti’s worsening situation.
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Comparing the iRobot Roomba j7+ and s9+ models
Roomba is probably the first name that comes to mind when you think about robot vacuums — and for good reason. iRobot’s line of vacuums, around for more than 20 years, has certainly paved the way with innovative, intelligent designs. The Roomba j7+ and Roomba s9+ are the brand’s two most premium models, offering plenty of advanced features to make cleaning a snap, so choosing between the two robots isn’t easy.
In the BestReviews Testing Lab, we found that, while they are roughly the same size, have similar mapping abilities and both feature a convenient self-emptying base, the j7+ and s9+ differ in a few key areas. The j7+ offers superior obstacle avoidance, while the s9+ features significantly stronger suction power and more thorough corner and edge cleaning.
Ultimately, the j7+ is the best choice for pet owners who want a vacuum with above-average suction power that can avoid obstacles around the house, including pet waste. But if you want the most powerful robot vacuum to take care of nearly all the vacuuming in your home, look no further than the s9+.
Roomba j7+ vs. Roomba s9+ specs
The specs for the j7+ and s9+ are similar. However, some key difference between the two can affect their performance on hardwood and carpeting and in corners.
Roomba j7+ specs
Testing team checks the effectiveness of the Roomba j7+ as it navigates around furniture.
Product specifications
Battery life: 97 minutes | Dimensions: 13.3” L x 13.3” W x 3.4” H | Dustbin capacity: 0.4 L | Weight: 7.49 lb | Mapping: Yes | Self-emptying: Yes | Voice commands: Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri | Scheduling: Yes
The j7+ is a full inch wider than the s9+ and other Roomba models, but its profile is a tiny bit lower, which may allow it to fit beneath more furniture. With a battery that lasted nearly 100 minutes in our testing, it falls right in the middle of the pack with other robot vacuums. And while its dustbin is 100 milliliters smaller than the s9+’s, it is self-emptying, which means you don’t have to worry about it stopping in the middle of cleaning. If its bin is full, the j7+ automatically returns to its base to empty itself.
Like the s9+ and other advanced robot vacuums, the j7+ uses smart mapping and camera-based navigation to learn your home. It can identify specific rooms and zones, so you can send the robot to clean a certain area. It can even learn objects in your home and clean around furniture. It also supports Keep-Out Zones if there are areas in your home where you don’t want the robot to clean.
Released two years after the s9+, which came out in 2019, the j7+ is compatible with home assistants like Alexa and Siri, so you can use voice commands to control its cleaning. That makes it easy to clean messes as they happen because you can ask the j7+ to clean under your kitchen table when the kids get crumbs on the floor or vacuum the living room where your pets have been playing. Additionally, you can schedule regular vacuuming with the iRobot Home app. You can choose the day and time the j7+ vacuums and customize its cleaning preferences to ensure your floors are as pristine as possible.
Roomba s9+ specs
The testing team determines the battery life of the Roomba s9+.
Product specifications
Battery life: 107 minutes | Dimensions: 12.25” L x 12.25” W x 3.5” H | Dustbin capacity: 0.5 L | Weight: 8.15 lb | Mapping: Yes | Self-emptying: Yes | Voice commands: Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri | Scheduling: Yes
What stands out immediately about the s9+ is its unique D-shape design, which allows it to reach into corners far better than the average circular robot vacuum. Among the heavier options at 8.15 pounds, it has a medium-sized dustbin, but it’s self-emptying like the j7+, so it won’t stop in the middle of cleaning when it’s full. It also has a fairly long battery life, running for over 100 minutes on a single charge during our testing. If you want to empty the bin manually, it releases from the robot’s top and comes out easily. The bin itself opens from the bottom, too, so all of the debris inside falls out without any shaking.
Like the j7+, the s9+ creates smart maps of your home to learn rooms, zones and objects. That allows you to vacuum specific rooms or around certain furniture. For example, you can send the robot out to clean in front of the kitchen counter. It also allows you to create Keep-Out Zones to prevent the s9+ from cleaning in a certain area, such as where you keep your pet’s bowls.
You can use voice commands to control the s9+ via a home assistant, such as Alexa or Google Assistant. For more regular cleaning, you can use the iRobot Home app to create a cleaning schedule. Each scheduled cleaning session lets you select a day and time, as well as cleaning preferences, like the number of passes and suction power.
Suction comparison
The Roomba j7+ and s9+ are both advanced models, offering strong suction. However, the s9+ stands out for its superior power. While the j7+ has 10 times the suction power as the Roomba 600 series, the s9+ provides 40 times the suction for truly impressive performance on all types of flooring.
This top-notch suction power comes at a price, though — the s9+ is noticeably noisier than other robot vacuums, including the j7+. The j7+ tops out at about 64 decibels, while the s9+ can hit more than 74 decibels at maximum power.
Carpet comparison
Both the Roomba j7+ and s9+ performed well on carpeting. In fact, they were two of the top-performing models among those we tested. However, the s9+ did have the edge, offering suction power that came as close to a standard vacuum cleaner as any of the Roombas we tested.
On medium-pile carpet, the s9+ removed coarse kosher salt, cereal and kitty litter without leaving noticeable debris behind. When it missed a few particles of salt and kitty litter, it captured the remaining debris on its second pass. It pulled pet hair from the carpet without a single strand left behind, too. On low-pile area rugs and runners, we also found that it picked up all the debris in its path on these surfaces without any particles left behind.
During testing, the j7+ successfully handled most debris on medium-pile carpeting, but it wasn’t as impressive as the s9+. It missed several particles of kosher salt and crushed a piece of cereal into the carpet. However, it removed nearly all the remaining cereal crumbs when it did a second pass. It captured nearly all the kitty litter we placed in its path except a single piece and cleaned 100% of the pet hair in a single pass. Like the s9+, the j7+ handled debris on low-pile area rugs and runners with even greater success, so we didn’t observe any debris when it was done cleaning.
Hardwood comparison
The Roomba j7+ and s9+ offered even better suction on hardwood during testing. However, they both occasionally encountered the same problem that many robot vacuums do on hard flooring: Because the surface is usually smooth and slick, it’s easy for the robot to blow some particles of larger debris out of its path. Both the j7+ and s9+ did this in some cases, but the s9+ did it less frequently because of its superior suction power.
Both models cleaned pet hair from hardwood without any issues. The s9+ removed all the coarse kosher salt we placed in its path except for a granule or two, while the j7+ left behind just a few particles. Both successfully captured cereal on hardwood, though they did blow a couple of pieces out of their path. The s9+ picked up these pieces from the edge of the room, while the j7+ didn’t. We also found that both had success removing kitty litter from hardwood, but it took more than one pass to capture all of the particles.
Navigation comparison
The j7+ and s9+ both use a camera to aid their navigation. However, the j7+ has a front-facing camera, while the s9+ has a top-mounted camera. The j7+’s navigation sensor is also located at the front of the robot. Why does this matter? The placement of the cameras and sensors plays a significant role in how well they can navigate a space.
In particular, the front-facing camera and sensor mean the j7+ has obstacle avoidance, allowing it to move around objects without running over or bumping into them. In fact, iRobot is so confident in the j7’s ability to avoid obstacles that it’s backed by P.O.O.P., or the Pet Owner Official Promise, which affirms that you can count on the j7+ to avoid pet accidents and waste, or iRobot will replace your robot for free.
During our testing, the j7+ did an excellent job avoiding items in its path. We placed a handbag, a shoe and a stuffed pet toy in its way, and in all three cases, the robot seemed to sense the object and swerve around it.
On the other hand, the s9+ wasn’t as adept at avoiding items. It ran right over a book we placed in its path and bumped into a stuffed pet toy before moving around it. When we set a shoe in its path, it first tried to travel over it but then stopped and backed up to move around it.
When we stood in front of each robot, their reactions were also different. The j7+ pivoted away before touching us, while the s9+ lightly tapped our foot before moving away.
The advanced obstacle avoidance not only makes the j7+ an ideal model for a home with pets but also an excellent fit for a cluttered home. If you have children who leave toys scattered around, it can clean around the items without getting stuck. You might have less luck with the s9+.
Features comparison
Both the j7+ and s9+ have rubber brush rolls designed to loosen dirt and deal with hair more successfully than traditional bristle brushes. These rubber brushes are flexible, making them less likely to get tangled with hair. However, the s9+ features slightly wider brushes, which allow it to clean more efficiently than the j7+. During our testing, we were impressed by how quickly it worked — it cleaned 240 square feet in just 37 minutes. On the other hand, the j7+ needed 55 minutes to clean 260 square feet.
While the j7+ features the classic round shape that most robot vacuums have, the s9+ has a D-shaped frame — and this makes a big difference. Our testing found that the s9+’s flat edge allowed it to clean more thoroughly along walls. We placed kosher salt in corners with carpeting and hardwood, and it removed nearly all of the particles in a single pass on both surfaces. On the other hand, when we tested the j7+ in a carpeted corner, it only removed about three-quarters of the salt, leaving a noticeable line behind. It removed most of the salt on hardwood but blew several pieces away from the corner without picking them up.
Both the j7+ and s9+ come with a Clean Base that allows for self-emptying. However, the bases aren’t the same size. While they are roughly the same width, the s9+’s base is 19 inches tall, just over 3 inches taller than the j7+’s 15.8-inch tall base. We didn’t have trouble finding a spot for the s9+ in our testing area, but the j7+ can likely squeeze into more locations. Both bases can hold up to 60 days’ worth of dirt, and the j7+ even has a space in the top to hold an extra dirt-disposal bag.
If you don’t necessarily need a self-emptying robot, you can opt for non-emptying models of j7+ and s9+ that cost considerably less. The j7 and s9 are the same vacuums as the Plus models but don’t come with a Clean Base.
Cleaning and maintenance
The j7+ and s9+ require similar cleaning and maintenance to keep them running at peak performance. Even though the models are self-emptying, it’s a good idea to manually empty the dustbin once every week or so to remove any debris that the Clean Base didn’t remove. You can also rinse the bin with warm water, but let it dry thoroughly before returning it to the robot.
You also need to empty the Clean Base when you get a notification from the iRobot app that its bag is full. The bags are disposable, so you can toss a full one in the trash and replace it.
The area that requires the most care for these models is the brush roll since hair and other debris can accumulate around them. You can easily pop out the brushes by pressing the tab on the robot’s underside. When we cleaned these vacuums during testing, we found we could remove hair and other debris with just our fingers. You can also wipe the brush rollers down with a clean, dry cloth if you notice visible dirt.
The high-efficiency filter, edge-sweeping brush and brush rollers for the j7+ and s9+ also require periodic replacement. It’s simple to check their status in the iRobot app under the Product Health tab. There, you can see how many hours until the components require replacement.
Price
The Roomba j7+ regularly costs $799.99. It’s available on Amazon. The Roomba s9+ typically retails for $999.99. You can also find it on Amazon.
How we tested
To see just how well the Roomba j7+ and s9+ perform in real-world conditions, we not only sent them out to do regular cleaning but also put them through specific tests.
First, we measured stats like battery life, charging time, how long they could clean until their dustbins were full and how long they took to clean a given area. Next, we placed different types of debris, including kosher salt, kitty litter, cereal and pet hair, on both carpeting and hardwood and evaluated how well they handled the mess. We also tested how well each model cleaned in corners and around furniture.
Finally, we examined how well the iRobot app works with each model for scheduling, mapping and Keep-Out Zones and used voice commands to see how responsive both were.
Bottom line
It’s hard to go wrong with either the Roomba j7+ or the s9+ because they’re both advanced models that work well on carpeting and hard floors and offer many convenient features. But if you want the most powerful model that can eliminate the need for a standard vacuum, the s9+ gets the edge. It can handle all types of debris, including pet hair, on both carpeting and hard flooring, and its unique D-shape allows it to get into corners without leaving a mess behind.
However, if you have pets, you’ll prefer the j7+. It handles pet hair well, even on carpeting, and also avoids obstacles, so it won’t run into your pet’s waste and track it all over the house. The obstacle avoidance feature also makes it a good fit for cluttered homes.
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Add Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks.
Jackson was let go on Monday with two years remaining on his contract. With Jeff Van Gundy also being laid off in late June, ESPN is expected to replace them with Doris Burke and Doc Rivers, two people close to the move told The Associated Press.
They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they aren’t at liberty to publicly discuss personnel moves.
Burke and Rivers would join Mike Breen on ESPN and ABC’s top NBA broadcast crew.
Burke would be the first woman to serve as a game analyst for the NBA Finals on television. She has called the finals on ESPN Radio since 2020 and has been an analyst on ESPN’s NBA games since 2017.
Rivers, who was fired as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in May, called games on ESPN during the 2003-04 season.
Jackson first joined ESPN in 2006 before leaving in 2011 to take the head coaching job with the Golden State Warriors. He returned to the network in May 2014 after being fired by the Warriors.
Van Gundy had been the network’s top NBA analyst since 2007 and recently called a record 17th NBA Finals. Breen, Van Gundy and Jackson called 15 finals together.
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Hiking sunglasses
If you’re gearing up for some hiking this season, one thing you may not have considered is your sunglasses. As a vital and delicate part of your body, your eyes should be protected when out in the elements. Eyewear can make all the difference, and finding the right pair of sunglasses depends on the type of hiking you do and where you plan to do it.
Rough terrain, harsh climates, and glare from intense sun rays can significantly impact your vision. Plus, sunglasses should fit like a glove to avoid sliding down your nose — that’s never fun! Above all, comfort and reliability are essential.
Shop this article: Oakley Men’s FLAK 2.0 XL Sunglasses, Maui Jim Women’s Starfish Cat-Eye Sunglasses and Julbo Explorer 2.0 Mountaineering Glacier Sunglasses
Hiking sunglasses considerations
To find your hiking sunglasses match, ask yourself about the kind of hiking you’ll most likely be doing and what you value most. Are you a long-distance day hiker? A trail runner? Will you be dealing with snow? Are style and budget priorities?
With this in mind, consider the following factors that go into finding your next best pair of sunglasses for hiking. In no particular order, here’s a checklist of things to consider before making a purchase.
Hiking sunglasses weight
If you’re going on full-day hikes, you might notice a heavy pair of glasses on your face after a while. Choosing something lightweight but durable is key.
Hiking sunglasses comfort
For the same reason as the weight factor, you’ll want frames that are comfortable and fit your face right when you’re wearing them all day long. Behind your ears and on the bridge of your nose are vital spots to pay attention to.
Frame quality and construction
You need a robust and durable frame that can withstand wear and tear when you’re out in the wilderness. Look for metal frames or those made of newer materials like strong plastics and nylon alloys.
Lens quality and material
As with frames, your sunglasses’ lens quality is super important. Make sure your lenses are anti-scratch. Lenses come in all sorts of materials that offer different degrees of resistance to scratches and other impacts.
Polarized lenses
To avoid protection from direct sun rays and the glare from their reflection on snow or water, you’ll want to look for lenses that are polarized.
Hiking sunglasses UV protection
It’s pretty common knowledge that the sun’s UV rays are harmful and make it difficult to see what’s in front of you. If you’re hiking for more than a couple of hours, you’ll need UV protection on your eyes.
Hiking sunglasses price
Everyone has a budget. But, a cheap pair of fashion glasses won’t get you far on the trails, and you might be missing certain features before too long. You’re better off investing in a high-quality pair that will last for the long haul.
Hiking sunglasses brands
If you buy from a reputable, well-established and reliable brand of sunglasses, you’re sure to get a higher quality product. Ask around, read reviews and think about your own experience with a brand before pulling the trigger.
Hiking sunglasses styles
Some of us let style dictate our apparel purchases, and nothing says we must sacrifice function for it. Hiking sunglasses come in plenty of styles to choose from, so you won’t need to worry about compromising your taste.
Value adds
Some hiking sunglasses come with extra components that redirect sweat away from your eyes or guard your eyes against small bits of dirt and dust that you often find on trails.
Now that you know what features are important to you in hiking sunglasses, it’s time to shop! Here are our top picks for the best pairs, wherever your outdoor adventures take you.
Best sunglasses for hiking
Oakley Men’s FLAK 2.0 XL Sunglasses
You’ll see more clearly and sharply with these Oakley shades, featuring High Definition Optics that eliminates distortion. Comfortable, lightweight and durable, the lenses are optically aligned for the best fit and experience.
Sold by Amazon
Maui Jim Peahi Wrap Sunglasses
This scratch-resistant polarized Maui Jim sunglasses come with a UV protection coating. The neutral grey lenses enhance colors and are glare-free and light-reducing – perfect in direct and bright sunlight.
Sold by Amazon
Julbo Explorer 2.0 Mountaineering Glacier Sunglasses
These wide-coverage sunglasses from Julbo are perfect for the outdoors. Ergonomic, comfortable, ventilated, slim and stylish, they come with removable shields for sunlight protection, 360-degree adjustable temples and high-protection lenses — all designed for extreme conditions on or off the mountain.
Sold by Amazon
Oakley Gascan OO9014 Sunglasses For Men
These non-polarized, mirror-coated lenses are best for easier trails at lower elevations in mild conditions. They bring colors to life, so you can fully enjoy the world around you. The included accessory leash and cleaning kits are nice touches.
Sold by Amazon
Maui Jim Women’s Starfish Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Maui Jim’s Starfish polarized sunglasses stylishly and comfortably protect you from glare and UV rays while enhancing the colors and vibrancy of the great outdoors. Lightweight yet durable, these sunglasses come with skinny, neutral grey and scratch-resistant glass lenses that reduce light.
Sold by Amazon
Ray-Ban Outdoorsman Craft Aviator Sunglasses
If you’re a fan of the old-school aviator sunglass style, you’ll love this hiking version from Ray-Ban. Made with a metal frame and polarized crystal lenses that are prescription-ready, these shades offer UV protection and come with a case.
Sold by Amazon
Costa Del Mar Men’s Blackfin Sunglasses
If you’re looking for quality, durable sunglasses for hiking, this comfortable and lightweight pair from Costa has you covered. Their blue-mirrored polarized, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses are ideal for bright sunlight and reflection off the water. They’re UV-protected, too.
Sold by Amazon
Maui Jim Haleakala Wrap Sunglasses
Bring your hiking experience up a notch with the stylish Haleakala polarized sunglasses from Maui Jim. The glare-free lenses come with a UV protection coating and enhance the colors around you. Durable, lightweight and resistant to shatters and scratches, these comfortable shades are perfect for the trail.
Sold by Amazon
Oakley Men’s Twoface Sunglasses
Offering total UV protection, these light and comfy Oakley shades are made with a stress-resistant frame that lasts and resists deforming or shifting over time. The three-point lens fit means lenses are aligned in place. It comes with a handy micro bag for cleaning and storing.
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Native Eyewear Catamount Sunglasses
Native’s Catamount shades are perfect for the trails, with their polarized polycarbonate brown lenses that impeccably contrast detail. Your eyes will stay protected from harsh UV rays and glare from the sun. These glasses are super lightweight and shatter and scratch-resistant, too.
Sold by Amazon
Oakley Women’s Lowkey Round Sunglasses
These cute, round frames for women offer complete UV protection. Their lightweight, polarized plutonite lenses give maximum contrast, comfort and impact protection. You can choose from numerous frame and lens colors to stand out on the trails!
Sold by Amazon
Costa Del Mar Men’s Rincon Rectangular Sunglasses
If you’re a hiker with a simple and elegant style, this pair’s for you. The Rincon glasses feature comfort, clear optics and durability in their thin six-layer, scratch-resistant polarized lenses.
Sold by Amazon
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A Cyprus court on Monday sentenced a British man who killed his ailing wife in their retirement home to two years in prison, rejecting a defense request to hand down a suspended sentence after convicting him earlier of manslaughter. State prosecutor Andreas Hadjikyrou said the three-judge bench imposed the prison term […]
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A Cyprus court on Monday sentenced a British man who killed his ailing wife in their retirement home to two years in prison, rejecting a defense request to hand down a suspended sentence after convicting him earlier of manslaughter.
State prosecutor Andreas Hadjikyrou said the three-judge bench imposed the prison term as a “deterrent,” although the judges had earlier ruled that David Hunter’s decision to suffocate his wife Janice in December 2021 was made on the spur of the moment because he could no longer stand seeing her weeping in pain.
Hadjikyrou told The Associated Press the court took into account that Hunter, 76, acted “out of love” to save his wife, who was suffering from a blood ailment when he closed her mouth and nose with his hands as she sat in a recliner in their Paphos home.
It also took into consideration Hunter’s advanced age and that he had no previous criminal record.
Justice Abroad, a group that defends Britons facing legal troubles in foreign countries, said in a statement that Hunter could be released by Aug. 18 after already having spent more than 18 months in custody.
“This has been a tragic case and difficult for all of those involved with it, but today’s decision was the right one and allows David and his family to grieve together,” said Michael Polak from Justice Abroad.
Hunter had faced a charge of premeditated murder, but the court found in its July 21 ruling that the prosecution didn’t prove beyond a reasonable doubt that there was premeditation in his actions.
The court had accepted witness testimony that Janice feared her blood ailment would develop into full-blown leukemia and had repeatedly pleaded with her husband to take her life because she didn’t want to share the fate of her sister, who died of the disease.
Hunter attempted to take his own life by consuming a large amount of pills after suffocating his wife, but medical staff saved his life.
The court cited expert testimony that Janice Hunter suffered from myelodysplastic syndrome, a type of blood cancer which “to a large degree” — as much as 45% — could turn into leukemia, although there was no proof that she had indeed developed the disease because no definitive tests were conducted.
But the court said both husband and wife believed that Janice would develop it because of her sister’s fate.
David Hunter’s earlier assurances to Janice that he would help her fulfill her wish to end her life and not suffer anymore didn’t indicate any premeditation, the court said.
Hadjikyrou said defense lawyers had rejected a plea deal in December 2022 for the defendant to plead guilty to manslaughter because they insisted the facts of the case include an agreement Hunter and his wife allegedly made for him to take her life.
The state prosecutor said the court didn’t accept that such an agreement had indeed been made. He said the Cyprus attorney-general has 10 days to decide whether to appeal the sentence.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police on Monday said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn’t get into the building. Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe said the suspect, whose identity has not been released, approached Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the […]
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police on Monday said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn’t get into the building.
Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe said the suspect, whose identity has not been released, approached Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the South around 12:20 p.m. He fired several shots and then left in a maroon truck.
“Thankfully, that school had a great safety procedure and process in place and avoided anyone being harmed or injured at that scene,” Crowe said.
Officers soon found the suspect’s vehicle “shortly after that,” Crowe said, adding that officers then shot the suspect after he exited the truck with a firearm in hand. The suspect was sent to a hospital, where he is in critical condition.
It was not immediately clear if school was in session.
When asked if law enforcement believe the shooting was a hate crime, Crowe said officers were still on the scene and collecting information.
“It’s way too early for that. Again, we’re very early in this investigation,” Crowe said.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations is now handling the case.
Oscar Gomez said two of his teenage children were outside their house when the man was shot in their neighborhood. They told him about the shooting when he arrived home from work, he said.
“They heard the shooting, and they threw themselves on the floor trying to protect themselves,” said Gomez, 39.
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, whose district includes Memphis, said in a statement that he was “shocked” to hear about the incident at the school and noted that acts of “violent antisemitism” are on the rise across the country.
Monday’s shooting comes nearly four months after a shooter opened fire at a private Christian school in Nashville and killed six people, including three nine-year-old children. That tragedy has sparked closer scrutiny of Tennessee’s relaxed gun laws and renewed calls to strengthen security at both public and private schools across the state.
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