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ARIZONA, USA — The Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly crash on northbound Interstate 17 near New River.
The two-vehicle collision happened around 3:45 a.m. Saturday morning.
The northbound lanes are closed at milepost 233, just north of the New River exit, while crews work to clear the scene.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Katie Ledecky added to her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in history when she won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships, establishing two more notable records with the triumph.
The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky made her the first swimmer ever to win the same event six times at the world championships and also marked her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual golds ever at the worlds.
Ledecky, who had the 30 top times ever in the 800 entering the race, led all the way, dominating her competitors and winning in a time of 8 minutes, 8.87 seconds.
The gold in the 800 was Ledecky’s second individual gold of these championships following her win in the 1,500 free on Tuesday. She also took silver in the 400 free here.
Li Bingjie of China claimed the silver in 8:13.31, with Ariarne Titmus of Australia took the bronze in 8:13.59.
Kaylee McKeown of Australia made some history of her own with her gold in the women’s 200 backstroke. McKeown’s victory gave her a sweep of all three backstroke events here, after her earlier wins in the 50 and 100. She became the first swimmer ever to sweep all three backstrokes at the worlds.
McKeown took the lead at the final turn and steamed home in 2:03.85. She joined Leon Marchand of France and Qin Haiyang of China as swimmers who swept all three events in the same discipline at these worlds.
Regan Smith of the United States picked up the silver in 2:04.94, while Peng Xuwei of China got the bronze in 2:06.74.
Sarah Sjoestroem of Sweden continued her dominance with gold in the women’s 50-meter butterfly. The 29-year-old won in 24.77 and has now won the event five consecutive times at the worlds. The win brought Sjoestroem’s total number of individual medals at worlds to 20, equaling Phelps’ mark.
Zhang Yufei of China, who took gold in the 100 fly here, claimed the silver in 25.05, while American Gretchen Walsh got the bronze in 25.46.
Fan favorite Rikako Ikee of Japan finished seventh (25.78), but was greeted warmly by the home crowd. The 23-year-old Ikee won six gold medals at the 2018 Asian Games, but was diagnosed with leukemia in February of 2019. Her comeback continues to resonate with both the Japanese public and her fellow competitors.
Cameron McEvoy of Australia led all the way to capture the gold in the men’s 50-meter free in 21.06. American Jack Alexy collected his second silver of the worlds in 21.57 to go with his silver in the 100 free. Benjamin Proud of Britian, last year’s world champion, took the bronze in 21.58.
Maxime Grousset of France won gold in the men’s 100 fly in 50.14. The 24-year-old took the early lead and held on for the victory. Josh Liendo of Canada earned the silver in 50.34, while American Dare Rose made the podium with the bronze (50.46).
Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania equaled the world record of 29.30 in her semifinal in the women’s 50 breaststroke.
Australia won gold in the 4x100 mixed freestyle relay in a world-record time of 3:18.83. The U.S. took the silver in 3:20.82, with Britain getting the bronze in 3:21.68.
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When it comes to raising their four kids, plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow and reality star wife Heather Dubrow are careful not to botch the big moments.
Whether it was daughter Max, 19, revealing she is bisexual, daughter Kat, 16, sharing—in a family text message chain—that she is a lesbian or, most recently, son Ace, 12, coming out as transgender, the couple have approached each situation in the same way. "Don't judge, listen," Terry explained in an exclusive interview with E! News' Francesca Amiker. "Don't talk."
And, most importantly, continue to ensure their southern California spread remains, as he put it, a "warm home environment that's accepting and loving and supportive."
That being said, The Real Housewives of Orange County stars—also parents to son Nick, 19—know that not everyone can reach their standards, which is why they should consider getting a ladder.
"You've got to be very careful because there's a lot of hate out there," explained Terry, who will return alongside Paul Nassif for the eighth season of E!'s Botched August 3. "So you have to be very careful to envelop them in love and support."
And that's not the only reason the pair were motivated to share just a small piece of Ace's story this past March.
"We hope that the message that we put out with our family helps those who are struggling in families that aren't so supportive," explained Terry, "and particularly in parts of the country where there's a lot of pushback on living a person's real life."
Their kids, meanwhile, "are doing very, very well," says Terry. No doubt thanks to a parenting style that has Rihanna telling them to take a bow. (Asked which Housewives mom she hoped to emulate, the singer, then expecting now-14-month-old son RZA told Elle, "Heather Dubrow is so chic while being a mom. Just love the way that she just allows her kids to be who they are.")
Raised by 1950s parents that "talked about nothing," Heather, host of podcast Heather Dubrow's World, has said, she's made it a point to create an open, inclusive, safe AF vibe at home.
"Even if she doesn't understand something, my mom tries very hard," daughter Max told People in 2022, "and she learns and teaches herself and she grows with us."
Agreed Kat, "She's asked me trillions of questions that really show she cares. She's asked me about my pronouns. It's really easy to talk to her. It's not like I have to build up courage if I have something to tell her."
Kat revealed on RHOC that she dealt "with a lot of homophobia," after coming out, sharing, "I had issues with people at school who were saying the f-slur around me and who were just not very respectful of the LGBTQ+ community."
But, for the most part, Terry told E! News, his children encounter far more love than hate.
"The kids look at social media differently than we do," he explained. "So the stuff that we all have access to, they're not seeing a lot of it, fortunately, because I think it would be much more difficult if they can see it."
Or rather, "They could see it," he continued, "but they don't follow the stuff that we follow. So the hate that's out there that hopefully will ultimately evolve and go away is not really in their world." | https://www.eonline.com/news/1381348/how-lessigreaterbotchedlessigreater-s-terry-dubrow-supported-son-ace-when-he-came-out-as-transgender?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories | 2023-07-29T14:20:19 | 1 | https://www.eonline.com/news/1381348/how-lessigreaterbotchedlessigreater-s-terry-dubrow-supported-son-ace-when-he-came-out-as-transgender?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories |
Top Player Prop Bets for Marlins vs. Tigers on July 29, 2023
You can find player prop bet odds for Luis Arraez, Spencer Torkelson and others on the Miami Marlins and Detroit Tigers ahead of their matchup at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday at LoanDepot park.
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Marlins vs. Tigers Game Info
- When: Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live Stream: Watch the MLB on Fubo!
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MLB Props Today: Miami Marlins
Johnny Cueto Props
- Strikeouts Prop: Over/Under 4.5 (Over Odds: -145)
Cueto Stats
- The Marlins' Johnny Cueto will make his third start of the season.
Cueto Recent Games
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Luis Arraez Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +145)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +115)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +1000)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +195)
Arraez Stats
- Arraez has 24 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 30 walks and 51 RBI (144 total hits). He's also swiped one base.
- He has a slash line of .380/.428/.478 on the season.
- Arraez will look for his third straight game with a hit in this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .500 with four doubles, a triple, a walk and five RBI.
Arraez Recent Games
Jorge Soler Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -233)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -105)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +360)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +165)
Soler Stats
- Jorge Soler has 19 doubles, 24 home runs, 47 walks and 54 RBI (88 total hits). He's also swiped one base.
- He has a .240/.332/.488 slash line so far this year.
Soler Recent Games
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MLB Props Today: Detroit Tigers
Spencer Torkelson Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -244)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +115)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +390)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +145)
Torkelson Stats
- Torkelson has collected 90 hits with 23 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 43 walks. He has driven in 58 runs with two stolen bases.
- He has a .232/.311/.412 slash line on the season.
Torkelson Recent Games
Javier Báez Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -227)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +155)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +750)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +205)
Báez Stats
- Javier Baez has 86 hits with 12 doubles, four triples, seven home runs, 16 walks and 47 RBI. He's also stolen nine bases.
- He's slashing .225/.263/.332 so far this year.
Báez Recent Games
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Saturday, July 29
In one of the many compelling matchups on the MLB schedule today, the Texas Rangers and the San Diego Padres take the field at PETCO Park.
In terms of live coverage, we have everything you need to know regarding today's MLB action here. Check out the links below.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Toronto Blue Jays (58-46) play the Los Angeles Angels (54-50)
The Angels will hit the field at Rogers Centre versus the Blue Jays on Saturday at 3:07 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:07 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.270 AVG, 17 HR, 65 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.301 AVG, 39 HR, 81 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (56-48) take on the Detroit Tigers (46-58)
The Tigers will hit the field at LoanDepot park versus the Marlins on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.380 AVG, 3 HR, 51 RBI)
- DET Key Player: Spencer Torkelson (.232 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (45-58) play the Philadelphia Phillies (56-47)
The Phillies will take to the field at PNC Park versus the Pirates on Saturday at 7:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet PT
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.256 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Bryson Stott (.302 AVG, 9 HR, 37 RBI)
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The Kansas City Royals (30-75) play the Minnesota Twins (54-51)
The Twins will take to the field at Kauffman Stadium against the Royals on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- KC Key Player: Bobby Witt Jr. (.257 AVG, 17 HR, 57 RBI)
- MIN Key Player: Carlos Correa (.229 AVG, 12 HR, 45 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (42-63) take on the Cleveland Guardians (52-52)
The Guardians hope to get a road victory at Guaranteed Rate Field versus the White Sox on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.267 AVG, 29 HR, 59 RBI)
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.285 AVG, 16 HR, 60 RBI)
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The New York Mets (49-54) face the Washington Nationals (43-61)
The Nationals will look to pick up a road win at Citi Field against the Mets on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.220 AVG, 30 HR, 73 RBI)
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.287 AVG, 16 HR, 54 RBI)
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The San Francisco Giants (56-48) host the Boston Red Sox (56-47)
The Red Sox will look to pick up a road win at Oracle Park versus the Giants on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.269 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI)
- BOS Key Player: Justin Turner (.286 AVG, 16 HR, 66 RBI)
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The St. Louis Cardinals (46-59) take on the Chicago Cubs (52-51)
The Cubs hope to get a road victory at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- STL Key Player: Nolan Arenado (.284 AVG, 22 HR, 77 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.281 AVG, 7 HR, 57 RBI)
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The Houston Astros (58-46) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (63-43)
The Rays will take to the field at Minute Maid Park versus the Astros on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.304 AVG, 18 HR, 69 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.264 AVG, 11 HR, 48 RBI)
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The Baltimore Orioles (63-40) play host to the New York Yankees (54-49)
The Yankees will take to the field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Orioles on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.268 AVG, 14 HR, 46 RBI)
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.261 AVG, 16 HR, 43 RBI)
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The Atlanta Braves (65-36) play host to the Milwaukee Brewers (57-47)
The Brewers will hit the field at Truist Park versus the Braves on Saturday at 7:20 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.329 AVG, 23 HR, 59 RBI)
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.286 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (55-49) face the Seattle Mariners (53-50)
The Mariners will hit the field at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.290 AVG, 21 HR, 57 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.252 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Colorado Rockies (40-63) play host to the Oakland Athletics (29-76)
The Athletics hope to get a road victory at Coors Field versus the Rockies on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.254 AVG, 16 HR, 48 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Tony Kemp (.216 AVG, 3 HR, 20 RBI)
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The San Diego Padres (50-54) play the Texas Rangers (60-44)
The Rangers hope to get a road victory at PETCO Park versus the Padres on Saturday at 8:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.266 AVG, 20 HR, 63 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.277 AVG, 15 HR, 64 RBI)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (58-44) take on the Cincinnati Reds (57-48)
The Reds will look to pick up a road win at Dodger Stadium versus the Dodgers on Saturday at 9:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet LA
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- LAD Key Player: Freddie Freeman (.332 AVG, 21 HR, 73 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.276 AVG, 15 HR, 56 RBI)
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Germany vs. Colombia: Live Stream, TV Channel & Game Info - July 30
Published: Jul. 29, 2023 at 9:37 AM EDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
Germany will meet Colombia, in the middle round of group-stage matches at the 2023 Women's World Cup, on July 30 at 5:30 AM ET in Sydney, Australia.
This game will be available on Fox Sports 1.
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How to Watch Germany vs. Colombia
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Venue: Sydney Football Stadium
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Germany Group Stage Schedule
Germany's Recent Performance
- In its previous match, Germany got a 6-0 victory over Morocco, taking 15 shots and outshooting by 10.
- Germany was led by Alexandra Popp, who scored two of her side's goals versus .
- Popp's Women's World Cup statline through one appearance for Germany includes two goals.
- In one Women's World Cup game so far, Klara Buehl has recorded one goal while adding one assist.
- During Women's World Cup play, Lea Schuller has scored one goal (but has no assists).
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Germany's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Merle Frohms #1
- Chantal Hagel #2
- Kathrin Hendrich #3
- Sophia Kleinherne #4
- Marina Hegering #5
- Lena Oberdorf #6
- Lea Schuller #7
- Sydney Lohmann #8
- Svenja Huth #9
- Laura Freigang #10
- Alexandra Popp #11
- Ann Katrin Berger #12
- Sara Daebritz #13
- Lena Lattwein #14
- Sjoeke Nusken #15
- Nicole Anyomi #16
- Felicitas Rauch #17
- Melanie Leupolz #18
- Klara Buehl #19
- Lina Magull #20
- Stina Johannes #21
- Jule Brand #22
- Sara Doorsoun #23
Colombia Group Stage Schedule
Colombia's Recent Performance
- In its most recent match on July 24, Colombia defeated South Korea 2-0. Colombia outshot South Korea 15 to four.
- Linda Caicedo and Catalina Usme paced Colombia by tallying a goal each. They had one and three shots, respectively.
- Usme has one goal for Colombia in Women's World Cup (one game).
- Caicedo has one goal for Colombia in Women's World Cup.
Colombia's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Catalina Perez #1
- Manuela Vanegas #2
- Daniela Arias #3
- Diana Ospina #4
- Lorena Bedoya #5
- Daniela Montoya #6
- Cami Reyes Calderon #7
- Marcela Restrepo #8
- Mayra Ramirez #9
- Leicy Santos #10
- Catalina Usme #11
- Sandra Sepulveda #12
- Natalia Giraldo Alzate #13
- Angela Daniela Baron #14
- Ana Maria Guzman #15
- Lady Andrade #16
- Caroline Arias #17
- Linda Caicedo #18
- Jorelyn Carabali #19
- Monica Ramos Santana #20
- Ivonne Chacon #21
- Daniela Caracas #22
- Elexa Marie Bahr Gutierrez #23
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The Catholic community at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium has long been committed to service within their parish and beyond — with that reach extending to Baltimore City, the country and the world.
On Friday, one of their long-term mission projects began to take shape with the groundbreaking of the Poppleton Rec Center in Southwest Baltimore.
In conjunction with the Southwest Partnership, the Church of the Nativity initiated its involvement with the project back in 2019 when the congregation decided to explore ways to partner with local churches and organizations to support the revitalization efforts in the city. They were particularly drawn to the rec center efforts as it would provide a safe place for children and teenagers after school, as well as a community gathering place for families and neighbors.
The Nativity community donated $400,000 towards the rehabilitation of the building helping to transform the long vacant the Poppleton Recreation Center at Greater Model Park in Baltimore.
It is part of the wider revitalization of the Greater Model Park area and will become a community asset by providing recreational opportunities for youth, seniors and all ages in between. The center will encompass 7,000 square feet on two levels built in a novel geometric design.
The Morning Sun
According to Ivan Leshinsky, co-founder of the Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance, “The future’s looking pretty bright right now. … The rec center will become a community anchor and give people in the Poppleton area something to be proud of in their neighborhood, as well as perhaps being a destination for people in outlying neighborhoods to take advantage of some of the programming that’s gonna be going on there.”
The Church of the Nativity plans to continue to support the rec center by helping to create programs for all those who attend.
The Poppleton Rec Center is just one of the outreach programs fostered by the church community as their commitment to Nativity Missions is a cornerstone of their parish. Built on the belief that healthy outreach is built on relationships and a solid connection between people in their community with those outside their church, they aim to empower others to glorify God and live with dignity.
Ranging from global mission trips to Kenya and the Bahamas, and more locally to Cumberland, parishioners helped repair hurricane damage, serve the local communities and support vital programs.
Closer to home, the Nativity community supports the Helping Up Mission, My Sister’s Place and Baltimore Station by providing and serving food and necessary items. They are mentors to survivors through Araminta Freedom, an organization working to end human trafficking in Maryland through prevention, intervention, rescue and victim support.
The youth of the congregation are also involved with service projects and during their recent middle school Camp GO! Program, the students packed 10,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger, picked 3,000 pounds of broccoli at First Fruits Farm and cleared a trail at Villa Maria School.
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WASHINGTON — Lawmakers broke for their August recess this week with work on funding the government largely incomplete, fueling worries about whether Congress will be able to avoid a partial government shutdown this fall.
Congress has until Oct. 1, the start of the new fiscal year, to act on government funding. They could pass spending bills to fund government agencies into next year, or simply pass a stopgap measure that keeps agencies running until they strike a longer-term agreement. No matter which route they take, it won’t be easy.
“We’re going to scare the hell out of the American people before we get this done,” said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.
Coons’ assessment is widely shared in Congress, reflecting the gulf between the Republican-led House and the Democratic-led Senate, which are charting vastly different — and mostly incompatible — paths on spending.
The Senate is adhering mostly to the top-line spending levels that President Joe Biden negotiated with House Republicans in late May as part of the debt-ceiling deal that extended the government’s borrowing authority and avoided an economically devastating default.
That agreement holds discretionary spending generally flat for the coming year while allowing increases for military and veterans accounts. On top of that, the Senate is looking to add $13.7 billion in additional emergency appropriations, including $8 billion for defense and $5.7 billion for nondefense.
House Republicans, many of whom opposed the debt-ceiling deal and refused to vote for it, are going a different way.
GOP leaders have teed up bills with far less spending than the agreement allows in an effort to win over members who insist on rolling back spending to fiscal year 2022 levels. They are also adding scores of policy add-ons broadly opposed by Democrats. There are proposals to reduce access to abortion pills, bans on the funding of hormone therapy and certain surgeries for transgender veterans, and a prohibition on training programs promoting diversity in the federal workplace, among many others.
At a press conference at the Capitol this past week, some members of the House Freedom Caucus, a conservative faction within the House GOP, said that voters elected a Republican majority in that chamber to rein in government spending and it was time for House Republicans to use every tool available to get the spending cuts they want.
“We should not fear a government shutdown,” said Rep. Bob Good, R-Va. “Most of the American people won’t even miss if the government is shut down temporarily.”
Many House Republicans disagree with that assessment. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, called it an oversimplification to say most Americans wouldn’t feel an impact. And he warned Republicans would take the blame for a shutdown.
“We always get blamed for it, no matter what,” Simpson said. “So it’s bad policy, it’s bad politics.”
But the slim five-seat majority Republicans hold amplifies the power that a small group can wield. Even though the debt ceiling agreement passed with a significant majority of both Republicans and Democrats, conservatives opponents were so unhappy in the aftermath that they shut down House votes for a few days, stalling the entire GOP agenda.
Shortly thereafter, McCarthy argued the numbers he negotiated with the White House amounted to a cap and “you can always do less.” GOP Rep. Kay Granger of Texas, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, followed that she would seek to limit nondefense spending at 2022 budget levels, saying the debt agreement “set a top-line spending cap — a ceiling, not a floor.”
The decision to cut spending below levels in the the debt ceiling deal helped get the House moving again, but put them on a collision course with the Senate, where the spending bills hew much closer to the agreement.
“What the House has done is they essentially tore up that agreement as soon as it was signed,” said Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. “And so we are in for a bumpy ride.”
Even as House Republicans have been moving their spending bills out of committee on party-line votes, the key committee in the Senate has been operating in a bipartisan fashion, drafting spending bills with sometimes unanimous support.
“The way to make this work is do it in a bipartisan way like we are doing in the Senate. If you do it in a partisan way, you’re heading to a shutdown. And I am really worried that that’s where the House Republicans are headed,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters this week.
McCarthy countered that people had the same doubts about whether House Republicans and the White House could reach an agreement to pass a debt ceiling extension and avoid a default.
“We’ve got ‘til Sept. 30. I think we can get this all done,” McCarthy said.
In a subsequent press conference, McCarthy said he had just met with Schumer to talk about the road ahead on an array of bills, including the spending bills.
“I don’t want the government to shut down,” McCarthy said. “I want to find that we can find common ground.”
In all, there are 12 spending bills. The House has passed one so far, and moved others out of committee. The Senate has passed none, though it has advanced all 12 out of committee, something that hasn’t happened since 2018.
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Still, the difficulty ahead was evident on the House side, where Republicans gave up until after the recess on trying to pass a spending measure to fund federal agriculture and rural programs and the Food and Drug Administration, amid disagreements over its contents. They began their August recess a day early instead of holding votes Friday.
Simpson said some of his Republican colleagues don’t want to take money approved already outside the appropriations process to cover some of this year’s spending and avoid deeper cuts. For example, the House bills would take almost all of the money approved last year for the Internal Revenue Service in Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and use the savings to avoid deeper spending cuts elsewhere.
Simpson said that without such rescissions, as they are called in Washington, he couldn’t vote for the agriculture spending bill because the cuts “would have just been devastating.”
“That’s the challenge we’re going to have when we get back in September,” he said.
Further complicating things in the House, a few Republicans are opposed to some of the policy riders being included in the spending bills. For example, the agriculture spending bill would reverse the FDA’s decision to allow abortion pills to be dispensed in certified pharmacies, instead of only by prescribers in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices.
“I had a problem with abortion being put inside an ag bill,” said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. “I think that’s ridiculous.”
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Two million pounds of hand-carved ice will tell the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas this winter season.
Grapevine's Gaylord Texan resort announced its ICE! theme on Tuesday, with the annual holiday event returning from Nov. 10 through Dec. 31.
The walk-through ice attraction will feature 10 scenes from the Dr. Seuss story. There will also be two-story tall ice slides and ice tunnels and arches.
Gaylord Palms ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas' ICE! theme in 2022
More than 6,000 blocks of ice are hand-carved by a team of 40 artists from Harbin, China. Over the course of six weeks, this team works to create the approximately 17,000-square-foot attraction.
The last time Gaylord Texan had a Grinch theme was in 2009. ICE! themes rotate between each of the five Gaylord Resorts across the nation.
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The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.05 billion Friday night, only the fifth time in the history of the game that the grand prize has reached into the billions.
No one managed to beat the massive odds and match all six numbers for Friday’s estimated $940 million jackpot. The numbers drawn were: 5, 10, 28, 52, 63 and the gold ball 18.
There have been 29 straight draws without a Mega Millions jackpot winner since the last grand prize ticket on April 18.
The $1.05 billion prize up for grabs in the next drawing Tuesday night would be for a sole winner choosing to be paid through an annuity, with annual payments over 30 years. Jackpot winners almost always opt for a lump sum payment, which for Tuesday’s drawing would be an estimated $527.9 million.
The potential jackpot is the fourth-largest in the game and the fifth over $1 billion, Mega Millions said in a statement early Saturday.
Although there were no jackpot winners, one ticket in Pennsylvania was worth $5 million and another in the state connected for $1 million. There also were $1 million winners in Arizona, California and New York, Mega Millions said.
It has been less than two weeks since someone in Los Angeles won a $1.08 billion Powerball prize that ranked as the sixth-largest in U.S. history. The winner of the prize is still a mystery.
Lottery jackpots grow so large because the odds of winning are so small. For Mega Millions, the odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 302.6 million.
Winners also would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings.
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Compared with the devil, angels carry more credence in America.
Angels even get more credence than, well, hell. More than astrology, reincarnation, and the belief that physical things can have spiritual energies.
In fact, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
“People are yearning for something greater than themselves — beyond their own understanding,” said Jack Grogger, a chaplain for the Los Angeles Angels and a longtime Southern California fire captain who has aided many people in their gravest moments.
That search for something bigger, he said, can take on many forms, from following a religion to crafting a self-driven purpose to believing in, of course, angels.
“For a lot of people, angels are a lot safer to worship,” said Grogger, who also pastors a nondenominational church in Orange, California, and is a chaplain for the NHL's Anaheim Ducks.
People turn to angels for comfort, he said. They are familiar, regularly showing up in pop culture as well as in the Bible. Comparably, worshipping Jesus is far more involved; when Grogger preaches about angels it is with the context that they are part of God's kingdom.
American's belief in angels (69%) is about on par with belief in heaven and the power of prayer, but bested by belief in God or a higher power (79%). Fewer U.S. adults believe in the devil or Satan (56%), astrology (34%), reincarnation (34%), and that physical things can have spiritual energies, such as plants, rivers or crystals (42%).
The widespread acceptance of angels shown in the AP-NORC poll makes sense to Susan Garrett, an angel expert and New Testament professor at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Kentucky. It tracks with historical surveys, she said, adding that the U.S. remains a faith-filled country even as more Americans reject organized religion.
But if the devil is in the details, so are people’s understandings of angels.
“They’re very malleable,” Garrett said of angels. “You can have any one of a number of quite different worldviews in terms of your understanding of how the cosmos is arranged, whether there’s spirit beings, whether there’s life after death, whether there’s a God … and still find a place for angels in that worldview.”
Talk of angels, Garrett said, is often also about something else, like the ways God interacts with the world and other hard-to-articulate ideas.
The large number of U.S. adults who say they believe in angels includes 84% of those with a religious affiliation — 94% of evangelical Protestants, 81% of mainline Protestants and 82% of Catholics — and 33% of those without one. And of those angel-believing religiously unaffiliated, that includes 2% of atheists, 25% of agnostics and 50% of those identified as “nothing in particular.”
The broad acceptance is what fascinates San Francisco-based witch and author Devin Hunter: Angels show up independently in different religions and traditions, making them part of the fabric that unites humanity.
“We’re all getting to the same conclusion,” said Hunter, who spent 16 years as a professional medium, and started communicating as a child with what he believed were angels.
Hunter estimates that a belief in angels applies to about half of those practicing modern witchcraft today, and for some who don't believe, their rejection is often rooted in the religious trauma they experienced growing up.
“Angels become a very big deal" for long-time practitioners who've made occultism their primary focus, said Hunter, an angel-loving occultist. “We cannot escape them in any way, shape or form.”
Jennifer Goodwin of Oviedo, Florida, also is among the roughly seven in 10 U.S. adults who say they believe in angels. She isn’t sure if God exists and rejects the afterlife dichotomy of heaven and hell, but the recent deaths of her parents solidified her views on these celestial beings.
Goodwin believes her parents are still keeping an eye on the family — not in any physical way or as a supernatural apparition, but that they manifest in those moments when she feels a general sense of comfort.
“I think that they are around us, but it’s in a way that we can’t understand,” Goodwin said. “I don’t know what else to call it except an angel.”
Angels mean different things to different people, and the idea of loved ones becoming heavenly angels after death is neither an unusual belief nor a universally held one.
In his reading of Scripture as an evangelical Protestant, Grogger said he believes angels are something else entirely — they have never been human and are on another level in heaven's hierarchy. “We are higher than angels,” he said. “We do not become an angel.”
Angels do interact with humans though, said Grogger, but what "that looks like we’re not 100% sure.” They worship God who created this angelic legion of unknown numbers, he said, adding that evangelicals often attribute the demonic forces in the world to the angels who fell from heaven when the devil rebelled.
The Western ideas about angels can be traced through the Bible — and to the worldviews of its monotheistic authors, Garrett said. Those beliefs have changed and developed for millennia, influenced by cultures, theologians and even the ancient polytheistic beliefs that came before the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, she said.
“There are sort of lines of continuity from the Bible that you can trace all the way up to the New Age movement,” said Susan Garrett, who wrote “No Ordinary Angel: Celestial Spirits and Christian Claims about Jesus.”
The angels in the Bible do God's bidding, and angelic violence is one part of their job description, said Esther Hamori, author of the upcoming book, “God's Monsters: Vengeful Spirits, Deadly Angels, Hybrid Creatures, and Divine Hitmen of the Bible.”
“The angels of the Bible are just as likely to assassinate individuals and slaughter entire populations as they are to offer help and protect and deliver,” said Hamori. She doesn't believe in these angels, but studies them as a Hebrew Bible professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York where she teaches a popular “Monster Heaven” class.
“They’re just God’s obedient soldiers doing the task at hand, and sometimes that task is in human beings' best interests, and sometimes it’s not," she said.
The perception that angels act angelic and look like the idyllic, winged figurines atop Christmas trees could be attributed to an early centuries belief that people are assigned one good angel and one bad — or have a good and bad spirit to guide them, Garrett said.
This idea shows up on the shoulders of cartoon characters and is likely what Abraham Lincoln was alluding to in his famous appeal for unity when he referenced “the better angels of our nature” in his first inaugural address, she said.
“It’s also tied in with ideas about guardian angels, which again, very ancient views that got developed over the centuries,” Garrett said.
For Sheila Avery of Chicago, angels are protectors, capable of keeping someone from harm. Avery, who belongs to a nondenominational church, credits them with those moments like when a person’s plans fall through, but ultimately it saves them from being in the thick of an unexpected disaster.
“They turn on the news and a terrible tragedy happened at that particular place,” Avery said, suggesting it was an “angel that was probably watching over them.”
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LANSING, MI – For just the fifth time ever, the Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed the $1 billion mark as there was no winner of the $940 million grand prize for the drawing held on Friday, July 28.
That means the drawing on Tuesday, Aug. 1 will be worth $1.05 billion, with a cash option of $527.9 million.
The Mega Millions numbers for July 28: 5-10-28-52-63
The Gold Mega Ball: 18
The Megaplier: 5
Mega Millions winners for July 28:
· While there was no grand prize winner, five players matched all five white balls drawn to win $1 million in the drawing. Those tickets were sold in Arizona, California, New York and Pennsylvania (2X).
· One of the players in Pennsylvania also played the Megaplier option, which increased their winnings to $5 million.
· In Michigan, one ticket sold matched four white balls and the Mega Ball while also playing the Megaplier to win $50,000 in the drawing. That was the largest prize won in the state.
· There were 1,487,410 tickets sold that won at least $4 in the drawing. In Michigan, 50,983 tickets sold won at least $4 in the drawing.
Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Five balls are drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 70; the Mega Ball is drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 25. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302 million.
Mega Millions is played in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 each.
In other Michigan Lottery news:
· The next Powerball drawing is Saturday, July 29 with an estimated jackpot of $60 million and a cash option of $30.4 million.
· The next Lotto 47 drawing is Saturday, July 29 at 7:29 p.m. with a jackpot of $6.6 million. Deadline is 7:08 p.m. that day.
· Saturday’s Fantasy 5 jackpot is worth an estimated $206,000. The drawing is at 7:29 p.m. Deadline is 7:08 p.m.
For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games.
The last players from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot is the Wolverine FLL lottery club which claimed a $1.05 billion jackpot in March 2021. With their winnings, the group plans to give back to the community.
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Take yourself out to a ball game. Globe Life Field has added two additional weekends of premier college baseball for the 2024 spring season.
Six additional days of baseball will be showcased from Feb. 23-25, 2024, and March 1-3, 2024. The University of Arkansas, Oklahoma State University, University of Michigan and Oregon State University will all play in Arlington in February.
TCU and Texas A&M will go up against the University of Southern California and Arizona State University in March.
These games are in addition to the previously announced Shriners Children's College showdown with the University of Oklahoma, Texas Tech University, Baylor University, University of Tennessee, and University of Oregon.
Premium passes for the tournament are on sale now. They are $144 for adults and $72 for children. You can purchase them here.
General admission tournament passes and single-day tickets go on sale in the fall. Single-day tickets are $30 and $18 for children.
A portion of every ticket sold benefits Shriners Children's, according to a statement. Shriners Children's provide orthopedic care across North America.
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ANN ARBOR, MI -- It may be inside a hotel, but Palm’s Café in Ann Arbor is a spot where anyone can get a plate of comfort food.
Palm’s Café, tucked away inside the Wyndham Garden hotel, is what Executive Chef Rob Ross considers a “diamond in the rough.” He said the restaurant is often “overlooked” because of its location, but offers “something for everyone.”
Anyone can dine in for dinner whether they are a guest or not, Ross said.
Ross has spent the last year reinventing the cafe’s menu with a variety of dishes and weekly specials. The chef typically operates as a one-man show to create all kinds of homemade comfort foods.
“I’m just the guy that’s really passionate about food,” he said. “I don’t have a culinary arts degree, but I’ve been doing this forever and working in so many different restaurants, I want Ann Arbor to know that this restaurant is here.”
Ross gets “full creative control” when it comes to the restaurant’s menu, he said, adding this allows him to constantly experiment with new dishes and weekly specials.
The restaurant’s menu features appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, pasta, desserts and a handful of other entrees. Ross said customers can also find weekly specials with dishes like shepherd’s pie and meatloaf often making the list.
“I try to be choosy and just do comfort food that makes you feel good,” he said.
Some popular dishes include birria tacos, mac and cheese and a brisket sandwich made with brisket smoked in the restaurant’s outside smoker.
“I feel like we do our brisket a little differently than other places do in town, but I’m striving to have the best,” he said. “We smoke our (brisket) for five hours and get that smoke ring in there and get that wood taste, but it is tender and full of flavor.”
Ross said he ultimately hopes to “breathe new life” into the small restaurant in the Wyndham Garden hotel and bring quality with his creations. He said he prides himself on making as many dishes as he can from scratch.
“(Making dishes from scratch is) how I’ve been cooking my whole life. If you make good quality food, and you have good quality ingredients and put the effort in then people will come back,” he said.
Palm’s Café, inside the Wyndham Garden hotel at 2900 Jackson Ave, is open 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday for dinner services. Learn more online.
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YPSILANTI, MI - Growing up on Ypsilanti’s south side, Nancy Dixson remembers times when her mother, Brenda Byrd, would welcome people who had nowhere else to sleep into their home.
“My mom just always had this open heart, to where when she saw people in need, she would open her doors,” Dixson said.
It’s that spirit that has marked Byrd’s nearly 50 years of ministry and service in Ypsilanti, her children say. As the family celebrates the matriarch’s 70th birthday on Sunday, July 30, they’re taking note of those contributions.
Byrd, an ordained pastor and licensed minister, has been led by her faith to advocate and pray for people at area hospitals, nursing homes and hospice care centers, as well as prisons and jails, according to her daughter Kimberly Ferrell.
For almost 15 years, Byrd served as executive director of the nonprofit Dress for Success Michigan, helping support and clothe women in professional settings. She also was a board member for the nonprofit Mentor2Youth and still leads Ypsi Sons of Thunder, a boy’s basketball team, Ferrell said.
“I can’t meet every need. I’m very much aware of that, but I do want to try meet the needs that I can. I want to try and heal the hurt that I can heal,” Byrd said of her work in the community.
Byrd has called Ypsilanti home for much of her life after spending her early years in Mississippi, her birthplace, according to her daughters.
“I think her growing up in Mississippi and picking on the cotton field and seeing a lot of Black people not having much, when she was able to come out of that, it made her want to pull up as many people as possible,” Dixson said.
Byrd, the seventh of nine children, followed siblings to Michigan, where they found a spiritual home at Ypsilanti’s Messias Temple Church.
“Music is what drew her,” Ferrell said of the faith community in which Byrd would go on to hold roles like choir director, Sunday school superintendent and eventually minister and elder.
Growing up, music was always a part of her life, Byrd said, and she also trained as a singer. While attending St. Olaf College in Minnesota, she initially started as a voice major, she said, and continued to practice even after she eventually shifted her course of study.
“Music is a vital part of who we are,” said Byrd of her family. “We like to consider ourselves worshippers, and music is a big part of worshipping.”
Singing took Byrd around the world, Ferrell said, and her mother has been part of recording groups, as well as passing the practice on to her children.
Byrd worked as part of the Ypsilanti school system and in a General Motors plant, eventually spending nearly 35 years at the University of Michigan as a student loan and collections officer, before retiring in 2015, according to Ferrell.
Outside of work, Byrd helped improve her city, her daughters say.
“She helped transform the streets in Ypsilanti. She would get up and form groups to prayer walk up and down the south side of Ypsilanti when there were really bad shootings going on,” Dixson said.
The efforts physically started to change the area, Byrd remembers, with the city putting out trash cans and the groups cleaning up the sidewalks.
Byrd now leads her own small congregation, Followers of the Way Ministry, Ferrell said.
On July 12 the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners honored her with a resolution detailing her accomplishments, and in Ypsilanti her years of community involvement have made her a known figure.
At this year’s Independence Day parade, so many people called out her name, Ferrell told her she was famous, she said.
Her mother’s reputation is one of a “spiritual leader that has held a high standard,” Dixson said.
“Everywhere I go, it’s ‘oh that’s Brenda’s daughter.’ So it gives you favor, but you also know you have to uphold that name too,” she said.
Byrd’s children have followed in her footsteps. Ferrell is a lecturer at Eastern Michigan University and also a minister. Dixson teaches fifth grade math in Ypsilanti. Their brother, Chip Dixson, is also a teacher and music minister, Ferrell said.
Their mother’s influence is undeniable.
“She has a heart for people, and she likes to give them hope,” Ferrell said.
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ANN ARBOR, MI - Water restrictions have been lifted in Ann Arbor after the city asked residents to limit their water usage earlier this week due to storm-related power outages.
City officials announced Saturday, July 29 that power has been restored at water treatment facilities. The water is safe for all uses.
The restrictions went into effect Thursday, July 27 after a powerful thunderstorm swept through the area.
Non-essential uses like watering lawns, irrigating, filling swimming pools and running dishwashers or washing machines were prohibited because pumps at the Barton Pond raw water station lost power. Essential water usage like drinking tap water, cooking and bathing was allowed.
Related: Ann Arbor residents asked to restrict water usage after storm power outages
The Wednesday, July 26 storm produced 75 mph winds, downed trees, flooded streets and knocked out power at thousands of homes.
As of Saturday, about 5,500 DTE customers in Washtenaw County remain without power, according to an outage map. Another 18,000 customers are waiting in Wayne County for their power to be restored.
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BROOKLYN, MI -- Though he’s only been racing motorbikes for about a year, Mason Howard’s love for the sport and his late father’s memory have already made him a national competitor.
Mason, at 7 years old, will race against some of the fastest kids in the country during the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, from July 31-Aug. 5 at the historic Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. | https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2023/07/in-1-year-this-michigan-second-grader-went-from-motocross-novice-to-national-competitor.html | 2023-07-29T14:23:02 | 0 | https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2023/07/in-1-year-this-michigan-second-grader-went-from-motocross-novice-to-national-competitor.html |
JACKSON, MI – PB&J’s BBQ strives to have anything but simple barbecue on its menu.
Owner Bert McLain started his “barbecue journey” in 2012 while participating in barbecue competitions around the U.S. One thing he learned was he needed to focus on making his flavors stand out from the competition, he said.
“I’m a barbecue snob. I try to do flavor and creativity in the same place,” McLain said.
McLain’s goal is to offer something different to customers, even if they’ve visited the food truck 17 times. Different recipes and ingredients on sandwiches is how he does it, he said.
One example is the Infamous PB&J sandwich that’s nothing like the classic childhood lunch. This PB&J stands for pulled pork, bacon and jam -- raspberry chipotle jam.
“When people think barbecue, they think barbecue sauce,” McLain said. “Well, fruit and pork go together hand-in-hand.”
Another popular sandwich is The Elvis, which is topped with brisket, barbecue sauce, bacon jam and peanut butter. It’s a flavor bomb in your mouth, McLain said.
“The flavor is unbelievable,” he said. “My favorite sandwich for sure.”
Other popular items on the menu are the sides, including the homemade macaroni and cheese, cornbread and coleslaw. McLain even created a vegetarian plate with all these sides for some customers.
“We understand that not everybody is a meat eater,” he said.
McLain considers himself an extrovert, he said, adding he tries to make everyone’s experience at his food truck unique by having conversations and joking with them.
PB&J’s BBQ offers catering in addition to its food truck. Dates book fast and can be scheduled on the website.
Locations, schedules and updates on where to find the food truck can be found on the PB&J’s BBQ Facebook page.
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GENESEE COUNTY, MI — As the summer heat continues to beam, this lakeside Fenton gem hits the market with time to enjoy the season.
With 92 feet of prime lake frontage and direct access for your boat, the house on Lake Fenton at 13123 Log Cabin Point in Fenton is listed at $2,299,000 with Dan Gutfruend of DG Realty Group and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty.
This “meticulously built” stately home is MLive’s House of the Week. Homes across the state of various architectural styles and prices are showcased weekly.
RELATED: Fenton oasis with lakeside living hits market for $2.29 million
“The 4-bedroom, 5.1 bath house offers gracious interiors with 4 fireplaces, refined finishes, and walls of windows with awing lake views,” according to the listing. “No detail was spared, from the impressive crown molding throughout to the handsome spiral cherry staircase showcased in the stunning marble entryway.”
This Genesee County home has lots of bells and whistles, including custom closets, a jetted spa bath, tiled showers and a six-person steam room.
Prospective buyers are also told they can lounge and entertain in the grand living room with soaring ceilings. There is a deluxe master retreat on the second floor with a cathedral ceiling, wet bar, sitting area and lake-view balcony.
The listing also boasts an updated granite chef’s kitchen with custom-carved cabinetry and Viking and Sub-Zero appliances. There’s a glass atrium/breakfast room imported from England, complemented by an adjoining family room and sunroom/office that offers added comfort. A cherry study with leaded glass doors could be used as a home office space.
Some other highlights of the home, which was previously priced at $2.79 million, include a theatre room with built-in speakers including a whole-house Sonos system, plus two laundry rooms for convenience, and a two-car garage with a heated room above.
Check out the video tour above, produced by videographer James Cooke and provided by DG Realty Group and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, or click here for a full gallery of photos of the home.
View the listing on the realtor website here. View all 49 photos of the home here.
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The 2012 Republican presidential nominating contest was a race unlike any other. For a time it seemed as if virtually everyone got a stint as frontrunner: not just Mitt Romney, but also Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and even unknown quantities like the late Godfather’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain. All except Rep. Michele Bachmann (Minn.) led at some point.
The 2024 race is not that race. Donald Trump is the consistent, growing, going-away favorite, despite (or perhaps because of) his indictments.
But what we do now have is an emerging contest to be the frontrunner of the also-rans — and perhaps, in an altogether distant reality, the viable Trump alternative.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decline in the polls nationally has been evident for a while. But new Fox Business surveys in Iowa and South Carolina are even worse for him. He’s now just five points clear of Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.) in Iowa and bunched with Scott and ex-South Carolina governor Nikki Haley in those candidates’ home state. Hence the campaign reboot.
It’s a scenario that anyone-but-Trump folks have questioned the wisdom of: Allowing the other non-Trump candidates to spend all their time duking it out with DeSantis to become the Trump alternative instead of taking on Trump himself. All the while, the former president skates to the nomination unscathed.
It turns out they didn’t really even need to engage DeSantis; he has dropped largely on his own. But the reality remains the same, with the battle for No. 2 now more pitched.
Whether that No. 2 slot is worth much is another matter. Washington Post columnist Philip Bump suggests it might not be. But campaign politics abhors inertia, and it’s something to strive for.
So who could it be? Below are our latest bimonthly rankings of the 10 candidates most likely to be the next GOP presidential nominee — with a particular emphasis on the hopefuls in what is now a more wide-open second tier.
As usual, the candidates are ranked in order of likelihood to be nominated, with No. 1 being most likely.
10. Asa Hutchinson
The decision by New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu not to run opened up a slot on this list, and the former Arkansas governor gets it almost by default. His Trump-critical message just isn’t what the party is looking for, and even if it were somehow, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie makes a lot more sense. (Previous ranking: n/a)
9. Doug Burgum
The North Dakota governor has apparently effectively bought his way onto the debate stage next month. He met the Republican National Committee’s donor threshold by giving people who donate $1 to his campaign a $20 gift card. That means he will be there while others on this list, possibly including former vice president Mike Pence, might not. Perhaps that’s worth something. We shall see. (Previous ranking: 9)
8. Vivek Ramaswamy
Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, now polls as effectively the third-place candidate in this race, with his average at nearly 7 percent. But that’s nationally, and the Iowa and South Carolina polls show him further back. It’s a reflection of a solid effort to build a national profile but perhaps not as much to compete where it matters most. And the hurdle here is being not just someone that “anti-woke” conservatives like, but someone voters can actually see as their nominee. A political novice has done it before, but nobody is Donald Trump. (Previous ranking: 10)
7. Chris Christie
Perhaps nobody will draw more eyeballs on the debate stage than Christie, who has signaled he’ll use the platform to go hard at Trump. The problem: Trump might not be there, with an adviser saying it’s “unlikely.” The other problem: Republicans really dislike Chris Christie. (Previous ranking: 8)
6. Mike Pence
Now we approach the second tier. Pence was third on this list last time. But like Christie he suffers from a popularity problem. For Pence, it’s less that he’s roundly disliked and more that among those who like him, very few seem to like him enough to actually support him. Hence his remarkably meager $1.2 million fundraising quarter and apparent struggles to get enough donors to get on the debate stage. Just consider that: A recent former vice president — the one who’s usually next in line in nominating contests — might not even make the debate stage. (Previous ranking: 3)
5. Glenn Youngkin
The only candidate on this list who isn’t in the race, the Virginia governor is obviously waiting to see if there’s actually space for a Trump alternative and if someone else hasn’t claimed that mantle. DeSantis’s problems must have him at least somewhat more intrigued; Trump’s growing strength probably counteracts that. (Previous ranking: 6)
4. Nikki Haley
I’d still consider Haley the “upside” candidate in this race — the one who could really surprise people, but probably won’t. She has carefully sought a middle ground between dinging Trump like Christie has and defending him. She’s taken to suggesting that people should worry about the indictments — and that Trump brought this upon himself. But she’s perhaps less Iowa-friendly than either DeSantis or Scott, and she can’t really count on her home state to make her impact. (Previous ranking: 4)
3. Tim Scott
Scott’s 11 percent, third-place showing in the Iowa poll — five points behind DeSantis’s 16 percent — has to be heartening. Scott is the most broadly acceptable, inoffensive candidate in the race, but the question was whether enough people would actually give him a serious look. For now, I see him as the most likely to get a shot at a boomlet if DeSantis continues to implode. It certainly helps that his super PAC has lined up $40 million in air cover. Whether he has the capabilities to take advantage of such a situation is very much unknown; his campaign hasn’t always been smooth sailing. (Previous ranking: 5)
2. Ron DeSantis
Where to begin? DeSantis’s campaign reboot appears to have dragged on for more or less two weeks. He’s laying off staff amid financial worries. He’s saying many of the same things despite promising a different message. His insistence on running hard to the right has created problems with his very-online staff, including most recently a head-scratching feud with Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.), a Black Republican, in which Team DeSantis brought a bazooka to a boxing match. And meanwhile, his core argument — electability — appears to have disappeared. He’s still the clear No. 2, but for how long? (Previous ranking: 2)
1. Donald Trump
It really says something when, on Thursday, we were all anticipating a fresh indictment against Trump and instead got further charges in the case in which he had already been indicted. Such is Trump’s fast-growing legal jeopardy. The evidence of a coverup in the Mar-a-Lago documents case only appears to be getting more serious. Really going after Trump on this stuff obviously isn’t fun, and every candidate will prefer to leave that to the likes of Christie. But at some point, maybe everyone recognizes that the existing approach isn’t working? The problem, of course, is that going down that road might lead not just to losing in 2024, but to torpedoing your whole career. (Previous ranking: 1)
Others worth mentioning: former White House national security adviser John Bolton, former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney, former Texas congressman Will Hurd, former California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder, and Miami mayor Francis Suarez. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/29/top-10-republican-presidential-candidates-2024-ranked/ | 2023-07-29T14:23:48 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/29/top-10-republican-presidential-candidates-2024-ranked/ |
Steve-O to host comedy show in Northeast Ohio
Published: Jul. 29, 2023 at 10:17 AM EDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Steve-O will be making a pit stop in Northeast Ohio as a part of ‘The Bucket List’ tour.
The ‘JACKASS’ star will be heading in Akron on Sept. 8 for the 7 p.m. show at Goodyear Theater, according to the theater’s website.
The show, which has a recommended age limit of anyone over 18 years old, will include stunts performed by the New York Times best-selling author.
Tickets start at $45, which can be purchased here.
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BANGKOK — A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand on Saturday killed at least ten people and wounded scores, officials said.
Videos posted on social media from the site show a huge plume of smoke over the area and many damaged structures, cars and motorbikes, as well as streets covered with debris. Many of the houses and other buildings have collapsed roofs and walls.
The local public relations agency reported that the explosion cased damages in a radius of about 500 meters (1,640 feet). About 100 residences in the area were damaged, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Sanan Pongaksorn, the provincial governor, told public broadcaster Thai PBS that the blast was likely ignited by construction work that was taking place in the warehouse, with sparks from metal welding causing the fireworks stored inside to catch fire and explode. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/07/29/thailand-fireworks-warehouse-explosion/dc3e6864-2e0e-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html | 2023-07-29T14:23:53 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/07/29/thailand-fireworks-warehouse-explosion/dc3e6864-2e0e-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html |
The U.N. chief issued a stark warning on climate change this week: “The era of global warming has ended, the era of global boiling has arrived,” António Guterres declared in a news briefing, as scientists confirmed that July is set to become Earth’s hottest month on record.
“Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning,” he said at a briefing at U.N. headquarters in New York on Thursday, as he described “children swept away by monsoon rains, families running from the flames [and] workers collapsing in scorching heat.”
He added that data showed that “July has already seen the hottest three-week period ever recorded; the three hottest days on record; and the highest-ever ocean temperatures for this time of year.”
His speech has sparked a surge of interest in the term “global boiling” and what it means — although scientists are divided on its use, with some pointing out it is not a scientific term, even as others argue it could be relevant.
“He [Guterres] tried to come up with an even more compelling and sensational wording to try and get people’s attention, and I think we all understand why he’s doing that, because we have to make the governments take climate change seriously and put it at the top of their agendas,” Piers Forster, professor of climate physics at the University of Leeds in England, who also serves as chair of the UK Climate Change Committee, said in an interview Saturday.
“But I think some of what he’s saying now is beginning to depart from the underlying scientific evidence, and ultimately that begins to lose credibility over time. It just desensitizes us all.”
He explained that the changes are “extreme, but these are exactly in line with our predictions. This is what we told people would occur 20 years ago, and it’s occurring.”
It is not the first time the U.N. has coined specific terms in an attempt to convey the scale of the risk from climate change to the public — in 2021, Guterres used the phrase “code red for humanity” to describe a landmark report that found that humans had pushed the climate into “unprecedented territory.”
Sonia I. Seneviratne, professor of land-climate dynamics at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, says she believes some previous terms — including the “code red for humanity” — were useful in underlining the importance of the issue.
“But I guess at some point we run out of basically superlatives to convey how urgent it is to act. And then the main issue is maybe not so much wording, but just a realization that we are in the current climate crisis. ”
“From my perspective, and I think many of my colleagues, I would definitely say that there is a feeling that the emergency, how urgent the situation is, is maybe not really perceived by the general public, or not sufficiently. ”
Suraje Dessai, a professor of climate change adaptation at Leeds University, argues that “we probably need a diversity of ways of trying to communicate climate change to the public so that they can understand the urgency of this.”
Global boiling could in fact be “quite relevant” in some circumstances, he said — for example in places where both temperatures and humidity increase significantly. “That will have a huge impact on mortality because if both humidity and temperature go up at the same time, then our bodies can’t sweat. Those temperatures happen, for example, across the Middle East and a little bit into Pakistan and India and in the future that’s going to happen even further.”
Some events, including warming oceans and reduction in sea ice, may be happening faster than scientists believed, he continued, “but for example, heat waves, these are things that have been predicted for a long time.”
All three say that a combination of individual and government action is key.
“I think we really need to do a lot,” Dessai explained, because countries in Europe and across the world are “not preparing for a changing climate, for heat waves, for sea level rise, for example, for droughts and flooding and so on. We really need to invest to make our societies better prepared for a change in climate.”
Meanwhile, Seneviratne says the ability of individuals to reduce their emissions can vary from area to area — for example, it may be more difficult to live without a car in parts of the United States than it is in many European countries.
In Switzerland, one estimate said individuals could affect around half of their footprint, she said. “So I would say we need to, you know, to basically act on both sides — there are decisions, there are parts of emissions, which can be reduced by individual decisions, but there’s a large part which needs to be reduced at the global level in terms of changing laws, changing infrastructure.”
Forster says there is an anxiousness surrounding climate change among the public, but that people often do not understand what individuals, companies or countries can do.
“Part of what we’re witnessing this July is because of climate change, but partly it’s also bad luck. But we can say with confidence that these are what average conditions will be like in 10 years time. So we really have to work really hard to prepare our societies for what’s to come,” he said. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/07/29/un-what-is-global-boiling/ | 2023-07-29T14:23:53 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/07/29/un-what-is-global-boiling/ |
Over the past few weeks, as I tasted a variety of wines and ripe summer fruits while composing sangrias (hey, it’s a tough gig, people), I kept flashing back to my early 20s. I’d stumbled into taking a wine class with a friend, and my wine knowledge at the time boiled down to “Some wines are red; other wines are white. There are also some pink wines.” On the grape-strewn road that oenophiles travel to become certified experts, I had not even reached the tier of Lesser Doofus.
A smarty wine man guided us through several flights, referencing French and Italian terms and sometimes — far worse — using terms I knew were English but may as well have been Aramaic. He would swirl the wine in his glass, peer into its depths as though his future might appear there, raise it to his nose, inhale deeply, sip, then extol or excoriate its contents. He used terms like “tannins” and “legs.” I remember he described one wine as “foxy,” which had me picturing Dana Carvey’s seduction scene in “Wayne’s World” and wondering if a wine had to have good “legs” to be “foxy” (to be fair, we were several wines in by that point, and I hadn’t been using the spittoon.)
Most of all, he kept referring to flavors and aromas — Blackberries! Vanilla! Stone fruit! — that I hadn’t been perceiving at all until he mentioned them, whereupon that often became all I could taste. I’m sure we sipped good wines that night, but I left feeling mystified and intimidated.
The cocktail world, of course, is loaded with its own pretensions and absurdities and mysterious terms, which can feel just as exclusionary until you’ve picked up the lingo. And as I’ve learned about cocktails, I’ve inevitably learned more about wine. I’ve educated my palate. I’ve tasted wines where I picked up on some unexpected, appealing flavor (tasting a powerful butterscotch note on a malbec years back was an eye-opening moment for me, the first time I realized that people might not be faking this stuff). I’ve probably reached Middle Doofus certification at this point.
But one thing I love about being a cocktail person is that if I’m drinking something that has notes of blackberries or vanilla or stone fruit, it’s usually because the creator has actually put that ingredient — or something that approximates it — into the drink. Hallelujah! Transparency! I’m tasting blackberry because it is there, not because some guy said the word “blackberry” and my overly people-pleasing brain went, “Of course! Blackberry!”
Welcome to sangria, a drink where wine meets cocktails, in a flexible, approachable format that has long evaded the pretensions and excesses of both categories.
Sangria is traditionally made with fruity red wine (tempranillo and grenache are common) and an assortment of fresh fruit and fortified with brandy or triple sec. Its origins are somewhat hazy. But it’s safe to say that the world’s earliest mixologists were likely in this space, using sugar, fruits, spices, herbs and spirits to turn wine into medicine, make its flavors more complex, hide its flaws, or give it more boozy “oomph.”
From the cinnamon-laden Greco-Roman hippocras, to the English mulled wine, to the madeira-based sangaree popular in the 18th century Caribbean, to the vermouth ubiquitous in our cocktails, sangria belongs to a big family of aromatized, fortified wine riffs, with lots of second and third cousins.
In the E.U., Spain and Portugal are the only countries permitted to market their aromatized wine products as “sangria” — but the E.U. isn’t going to come for you if you call it that at your own fiesta.
While it’s related to mulled wine, sangria is not a drink for mulling over. It’s a drink for long summer afternoons on patios overlooking the sea, but the looseness and ease of making the drink can summon the vibe of those vistas even if you’re just sipping it from the shallows of the plastic kiddie pool you set up in your backyard. It is inherently social — does anyone drink sangria alone? (If you sense that I’m sidling up to suggesting that another sangria cousin is punch, you caught me. Sidle on up beside me and pour yourself a glass.)
Sangria moved well beyond fruity red wines for bases, and in such a sweltering summer, whites, rosés and sparkling wines are a boon to the drink. And the bounty of the craft cocktail movement has given us, too, the opportunity to up our sangria game with all the tools now in our toolbox — the fruit liqueurs, the fresh herbs, the artisanal syrups, the bitters.
Here are tips for mixing up one of summer’s best tipples.
- No need to get spendy. I’m not saying grab the cheapest plonk you can get; you want a base you enjoy. But don’t waste a pricey, nuanced bottle on sangria. Unless your friends are the type to root through your trash like raccoons, they’re never going to see that footprint silhouette or kangaroo on the bottle, because you’re going to serve them this drink in a beautiful pitcher, laden with fruit, hiding any such sins.
- Serve it chilled. Yes, even red wine sangrias. Unlike pure wine, sangria is often served with ice (and even lengthened with soda), and some dilution will help both the drink and the drinker on a hot summer afternoon. But you can also make yours ahead of time and keep it chilled until service.
- Mind the sugar. Liqueur, syrups and fruits will contribute sweetness, but remember that the wine itself will, too. Aim for contrasts — start with a drier wine and add sweetness, or if you use something sweeter, think about what additions will provide balance. (In the Strawberry Vermouth Sangria, you can adjust the ratio of dry to the sweeter blanc vermouth to your own preference.)
- Look for fruits and liquid additions that play well with others. I’ve never really thought Granny Smith apples play nice in red-wine sangrias. But riesling and melon or peaches? Passion fruit and rosé? Great stuff. And if you’re someone who has moved beyond the Doofus tier and you have a wine you love for particular flavor notes — that strawberry aroma of some rosés, the crisp grapefruit tang in sauvignon blanc — by all means, lean into it, either by building up the note itself or playing off it with something complementary.
- Chew on it? While you can strain out the solids in these recipes, it’s not required. Personally, I like leaving at least some of the blackberries in the Blackberry-Elderflower Sangria, and I often leave other fruit in place too, for both visual appeal and possible nibbling. I did strain the strawberries out of the vermouth, because they look a little anemic after infusing, but they made a great addition to a batch of homemade strawberry ice cream.
And if you use a little more or less of an ingredient, don’t sweat it. Honestly, it’s possible to make bad sangria, but you have to work at it. In this heat, who has that kind of energy? | https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/07/29/how-to-make-sangria/ | 2023-07-29T14:23:53 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/07/29/how-to-make-sangria/ |
For two decades, the United States has pursued a far-reaching global agenda to fight HIV and AIDS, an initiative credited with saving more than 25 million lives. But the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, better known as PEPFAR, has been abruptly bogged down in a domestic political fight, with Republicans citing allegations that the program’s funding is being used to indirectly support abortions — claims that health advocates, Democrats and PEPFAR officials say are baseless.
As a result, lawmakers have spent months wrangling over whether Congress will reauthorize the program for five years, for one year or not at all — a decision that experts warn has both practical and symbolic consequences.
“If PEPFAR doesn’t get reauthorized, the program can continue — but it could send some pretty chilling messages to people in the field who depend on PEPFAR for life support,” said Jennifer Kates, director of global health and HIV policy at KFF, a health policy organization that has tracked the provisions set to expire Sept. 30.
Treasured by medical professionals and praised by foreign leaders, PEPFAR is the world’s largest health program devoted to a single disease — a status that officials say achieves the dual goal of strengthening U.S. diplomatic ties and boosting public health. Since the program’s inception in 2003, spearheaded by President George W. Bush, PEPFAR has spent in excess of $100 billion across more than 50 countries; distributed millions of courses of medicine to treat and prevent HIV; collected data that shed new light on the virus’s spread; and forged durable partnerships with local governments and organizations.
Experts have credited PEPFAR for helping stabilize health systems in regions including sub-Saharan Africa, which was devastated by the spread of HIV in the 1990s, and for building global capacity for future crises.
But the program is now dogged by accusations that its funds are helping prop up abortion providers, a charge first publicly leveled in a report from the conservative Heritage Foundation in May and amplified by Rep. Christopher H. Smith (N.J.), an antiabortion Republican who chairs a key House panel.
“It’s just dumbfounding to me that the charge has been taken seriously,” said Shepherd Smith, a co-founder of the Children’s AIDS Fund International who has worked closely with PEPFAR since its start and is among the advocates urging Congress to reauthorize the program before key provisions expire later this year.
The Biden administration had sought a “clean” five-year reauthorization of the HIV program, with no new policy restrictions, allowing Congress to quickly update the existing PEPFAR legislation without opening it back up to a lengthy debate.
Antiabortion advocacy groups insist that is a nonstarter. Heritage, Family Research Council and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America have warned lawmakers that if they vote for the Biden-backed bill, they will be docked on the organizations’ scorecards — a key metric that many antiabortion Republicans rely on when campaigning for reelection.
“What’s changed is the Biden administration’s radical insistence on ramming abortion into our foreign policy in an aggressive manner that we’ve never seen before,” Travis Weber, vice president for policy and government affairs at Family Research Council, said on a July 24 podcast, calling for more controls on the program. “Anyone who wants to be pro-life in their political voting record, we have to say, PEPFAR cannot go as it has been, it has to be amended.”
“As it stands under the Biden administration … this will be a very dangerous piece of legislation,” agreed Tony Perkins, the group’s president.
Instead, antiabortion advocates and Republicans have pushed for a one-year reauthorization that adds explicit abortion restrictions to PEPFAR. They also argue that the shorter extension buys time in the event a Republican returns to the White House in 2025, potentially ushering in changes to PEPFAR and the United States’ broader global health strategy.
Biden officials have said the claims about PEPFAR being used to support abortions are baseless, and that forcing annual votes on the program will inevitably create opportunities to weaken it.
As a result, negotiations over PEPFAR’s future have stalled on Capitol Hill.
The fight is “broader than PEPFAR — it’s really about the larger politics around abortion, electoral politics and the partisan divide,” said KFF’s Kates. “Those issues have come up in the past … it’s just that the bipartisan alliance has been able to withstand them in the past.”
David P. Fidler, a senior fellow for the Council on Foreign Relations, singled out Republican attacks on public health policies in a CFR report last month, warning that “populism, nationalism, and polarization have undermined domestic collective action and solidarity” on global health priorities such as PEPFAR.
The logjam over the HIV program has angered Democratic leaders such as Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who has been negotiating for months to reauthorize PEPFAR and attempted to include it in the armed services bill that passed the Senate on Thursday. In an interview, Menendez singled out the public health and foreign policy implications of the program, including its geopolitical role at a time when rival nations such as China seek to curry favor with African countries.
PEPFAR “helps us in a continent where China is all over the place,” Menendez said. “The one place they’re not all over the place is on helping to save people’s lives. We are, and we are known for that.”
Menendez recalled traveling to Africa this year where he met children and parents whose families were affected by HIV.
“None of the people I met would likely be alive today, but for PEPFAR,” he said.
If lawmakers fail to reauthorize PEPFAR, most of the program’s funding would remain intact, but some of its provisions are set to expire soon — including measures that conservatives originally fought to include, said Tom Hart, president of the ONE Campaign, a nonpartisan advocacy and campaigning organization. That includes a provision ensuring that a certain amount of PEPFAR funding would go to treatment, which was backed by conservative former senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), and another conservative-backed provision that ensures funds are set aside for orphans and vulnerable children.
“Ironically … several provisions important to conservatives will be lost,” Hart said.
PEPFAR’s overseas partners say they are alarmed by any potential retreat from the program’s historic five-year reauthorizations. Robinson Ogwang, who sits on the board of The AIDS Support Organization, a PEPFAR partner in Uganda, said “a lot of time is being wasted” as Congress debates the program’s future, sparking confusion on the ground for organizations trying to plan their own operations.
Without certainty about PEPFAR’s fate, “you start cutting the long-term strategic interventions into midterm and short-term,” Ogwang said in a call Thursday from Kampala, Uganda. “You are not confident because you don’t know whether funding is going to be continuous, whether it will be reduced.”
The former Republican president who launched PEPFAR has quietly stumped for it.
“I don’t really come to Washington often … but I’m here to remind people that American taxpayers’ money is making a huge difference,” Bush said at a February 2023 event marking PEPFAR’s 20-year anniversary. “This program needs to be funded. And for the skeptics, all I ask is look at the results, if the results don’t impress you, nothing will impress you.”
How abortion ensnared HIV program
PEPFAR’s defenders say they remain mystified that a program that has long enjoyed bipartisan support, with Congress voting three times to reauthorize it, has been drawn into a political miasma.
But they say they’re clear on how it happened: the shifting position of Rep. Smith, who chairs a key foreign affairs panel overseeing PEPFAR legislation. He touted the program for years, working to reauthorize it under the antiabortion Trump administration, and signaled he would do so again.
“PEPFAR is widely viewed as the most successful U.S. foreign aid program since the Marshall Plan,” the congressman said in January.
But by June, after the Heritage report, Smith was publicly circulating a letter saying that President Biden had “hijacked” the program to promote abortion abroad, citing examples of organizations that had received PEPFAR funding while separately supporting access to abortion. The effort effectively froze progress on the bill.
In a one-hour interview in his office Friday, the congressman defended his stance, arguing that while he remains a passionate supporter of PEPFAR, the broader battle over abortion around the world took precedence over immediately reauthorizing the program.
“Every single statute protecting life in Africa is under siege right now,” the congressman said, citing efforts to expand access to abortion in Liberia and other nations. “The children are worth the fight.”
Smith said he began to grow concerned that PEPFAR was being “hijacked” after reading the program’s September 2022 strategic direction document and February 2023 guidance to local partners, which make brief mention of improving “sexual and reproductive health” — shorthand for abortion access, the congressman said — and encouraging local reforms.
“I reached out to every group possible, including Heritage, to take a look at this,” he said. “It wasn’t the groups telling me what to do, you know, with all respect.”
A congressman for 42 years, Smith repeatedly cited examples of prior legislative fights in which he claimed Democrats attempted to ensure abortion access through “subterfuge,” such as a long-running battle over whether the 2010 Affordable Care Act funded abortion.
“They claimed, as they’re claiming now, ‘Oh, no, don’t look here. It’s nothing to see.’ And it’s just one example of many,” he said, arguing that the White House could win over Republicans by reinstating the Mexico City Policy, a GOP-backed measure barring foreign organizations that receive U.S. funding from supporting abortion access. Beginning with Ronald Reagan, Republican presidents have enacted that policy while successive Democratic administrations have rolled it back.
The congressman’s claims about PEPFAR have been flatly rejected by the Biden administration.
“We are not ‘injecting’ abortion into PEPFAR in any way, shape, or form or seeking to make changes in law related to abortion,” said a senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity given ongoing discussions with Congress.
The White House also rebuffed Smith’s suggestion that Biden reinstate the Mexico City Policy.
“The Mexico City Policy significantly inhibits our ability to confront health challenges, not only HIV/AIDS, but also tuberculosis and malaria, and also to support programs that prevent and respond to gender-based violence when it comes to women’s health,” the official said.
PEPFAR updated its strategic direction document to stress that the program does not support abortion.
“In the context of PEPFAR, [sexual and reproductive health] services refers to four areas,” reads a recently added footnote. It lists prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and access to condoms; education and care around sexually transmitted infections; cervical cancer screening and treatment; and prevention of gender-based violence. “PEPFAR does not fund abortions, consistent with long-standing legal restrictions on the use of foreign assistance funding related to abortion.”
Meanwhile, the program’s partners overseas said they were not aware of U.S. funding being used to support abortions.
“I’ve talked to a number of implementing partners and I can tell you, there is nothing like that in Uganda,” said Ogwang, whose organization treats more than 100,000 HIV patients with PEPFAR support.
He added that controls and transparency around PEPFAR funding are strict.
“If there is a program funded by United States government that is highly regulated, and demands the highest degree of compliance, it’s PEPFAR,” said Ogwang, a professional accountant who chairs his HIV organization’s audit committee.
Health GAP, an international organization working on access to HIV medication, has urged supporters to call Congress and oppose “one zealot politician and the extremist think tanks … lying about PEPFAR and blocking reauthorization.” Fellow lawmakers have been unsparing in their criticism of Smith, too.
“It took some members like Chris Smith of New Jersey to start spreading what I think is absolute misinformation that PEPFAR is somehow producing abortion issues,” said Menendez, who added that he had been working with Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) to try to assuage Republican concerns. Menendez said his goal remained reauthorizing the program this year, at least from the Senate.
Antiabortion advocates insist that Smith is right and Democrats have it backward.
“President Biden was the one who started this,” said Roger Severino, vice president of domestic policy at the Heritage Foundation, blaming Biden’s announcement on Jan. 28, 2021, that he was rescinding the Trump administration’s policies that barred U.S. funding for organizations abroad that perform abortions or promote them as a method of family planning.
Shepherd Smith, who describes himself as a pro-life Christian, said he has investigated the allegations about PEPFAR indirectly funding abortions. “I haven’t found evidence, and all the people in the faith community working on PEPFAR — overwhelmingly pro-life people — would have been the first to say, ‘Hey, you know, we’ve got a problem here, because this is happening,’ but it just hasn’t,” Smith said.
He added PEPFAR faces “real trouble” if it doesn’t swiftly receive a five-year reauthorization.
“It’ll be death by 1,000 cuts in the future, if it has to go up for reauthorization every year,” Shepherd Smith said. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/07/29/pepfar-aids-hiv-abortion-congress/ | 2023-07-29T14:24:08 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/07/29/pepfar-aids-hiv-abortion-congress/ |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon.
The moon will be even closer the night of Aug. 30 — a scant 222,043 miles (357,344 kilometers) distant. Because it’s the second full moon in the same month, it will be what’s called a blue moon.
“Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch the full moon rise in the eastern sky within minutes of sunset. And it happens twice in August,” said retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak, dubbed Mr. Eclipse for his eclipse-chasing expertise.
The last time two full supermoons graced the sky in the same month was in 2018. It won’t happen again until 2037, according to Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi, founder of the Virtual Telescope Project.
Masi will provide a live webcast of Tuesday evening’s supermoon, as it rises over the Coliseum in Rome.
“My plans are to capture the beauty of this ... hopefully bringing the emotion of the show to our viewers,” Masi said in an email.
“The supermoon offers us a great opportunity to look up and discover the sky,” he added.
This year’s first supermoon was in July. The fourth and last will be in September. The two in August will be closer than either of those.
Provided clear skies, binoculars or backyard telescopes can enhance the experience, Espenak said, revealing such features as lunar maria — the dark plains formed by ancient volcanic lava flows — and rays emanating from lunar craters.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the August full moon is traditionally known as the sturgeon moon. That’s because of the abundance of that fish in the Great Lakes in August, hundreds of years ago.
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ASHLAND, Va. — As work was getting underway at a new home site in Ashland, Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity construction manager Jeff Ell thought to himself he ought to go over the property with his metal detector.
“Just curiosity — buried treasure, Viking gold or something,” he said with a laugh. “You just never know what you’ll find.”
That is for sure.
On that day, Ell found a couple of run-of-the-mill coins and “some other junk,” and then, “Bing! Bing! Bing!” as he put it, “in the front of the house was this watch.”
Buried a few inches in the soil was a small pendant watch, about the size of a quarter. No necklace was found, and the glass covering and the hands were long gone, but the engraved initials on the back were clear as day: “WWB TO JLW.”
A mystery awaited unraveling — who were WWB and JLW, and what was the story of the watch?
Ell did a little online sleuthing about the manufacturer of the watch and determined it must have been made around the 1920s. He contacted John Hodges, a regular Habitat volunteer and the vice mayor of Ashland, who got in touch with Rosanne Shalf, who helped establish the Ashland Museum and enjoys historical research.
Shalf scoured real estate records to determine chain-of-title of the property, which led to census records and other sources.
“It’s really fun to find this stuff,” she said. “It’s like a huge puzzle.” She was able to make a connection between the initials on the watch and longtime residents at the address on Wesley Street where the new house was being constructed.
Wesley William Brannan and his wife, Joseph “Josie” Louis White Brannan, were married in December 1925 and, by the 1940 census, were living on Wesley Street and eventually acquired the property in 1947.
“I was shocked,” said Scott Brannan, Wesley and Josie Brannan’s grandson, referencing the moment Ell showed up at his workplace with news of the watch. “I was in my office, and the receptionist called and said ‘there’s a man down here who says they found your grandmother’s watch.’”
Brannan’s initial reaction: What in the world is he talking about?
Soon enough, Ell walked in with a photo of the watch on his phone.
“I was just floored when he showed it to me,” said Brannan, who believes the watch had been a gift before they were married. “I was definitely taken aback that it was in such good shape. The engraving was still readable after all of those years.”
And it has been a lot of years.
Joseph “Josie” Louis White Brannan and Wesley William Brannan were married in December 1925 and lived for many years on Wesley Street in Ashland, where a construction crew building a home for Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity recently found an old pendant watch bearing their initials buried in the soil.
Courtesy of the Brannan family
His grandfather died in 1958, and his grandmother lived in the house until her death in 1983. The family sold the property to the neighbor, First Baptist Church Ashland. Over the years, the house was used for the church’s caretaker before it eventually fell into disrepair and was torn down. Last year, the church sold the property at a discount to Habitat as part of the church’s “mission to support affordable housing needs in the community,” said Habitat executive director Renee Robinson.
Habitat began construction earlier this year.
Scott Brannan, 60, well remembers his grandmother and the house. Though his grandfather died before he was born, his grandmother would host Sunday dinners after church, Christmases and birthdays. He recalls hunting for Easter eggs in that very yard with his cousins, playing “Red Light, Green Light” and chasing lightning bugs.
“We’ve got great memories of all of those things happening there,” he said.
The backyard always had a big garden, as well as pigs and ponies.
“There was always fun stuff to do there as a kid,” he said.
His grandmother worked in the garden and the yard, mowing her own grass. Brannan wonders if she might have lost the watch then.
But he does not know that or how long it has been missing. He does know his grandmother was “pretty diligent” about time.
“Lunch was at 12 o’clock, dinner was at 5 o’clock, certain TV shows were at 6 o’clock and 7 o’clock, and she went to bed at 8 o’clock,” he said.
She used to love to sit on the swing on her front porch, waiting for someone to pick her up to go to church (she never drove) or looking for the school bus to come by. She was not necessarily waiting for any children, in particular, Brannan said. “She would just worry if it was late.”
“Whenever you came by and if it was mealtime, you could not leave until you ate, and she would literally unload everything from the refrigerator and put it on the table,” Brannan said with a laugh. “You didn’t go away hungry, that was for sure.”
Wesley and Josie Brannan had five children — all gone now — 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Because they are such a large family, Brannan said it would be impossible to pick someone to receive the watch, so the family has decided to donate it and some family photos to the Ashland Museum.
“Let it stay there as a historical piece,” he said.
Habitat’s Robinson expects the new owners to move in soon.
“While we are busy building a home for future stories there, we get to also acknowledge the past stories, too,” Robinson said. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/07/29/exchange--old-watch-mystery/0cf4a314-2e10-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html | 2023-07-29T14:24:20 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/07/29/exchange--old-watch-mystery/0cf4a314-2e10-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html |
Jonathan Gold’s birthday and Taco María’s next chapter
Carlos Salgado’s influence on Southern California cuisine, plus Bill Addison’s newest shawarma picks, breakfast memelas, “The Lincoln Lawyer” taco crawl, enigmatic doughnuts, a $600,000 wine heist, a hot new Korean-influenced sushi spot and a new Crazy Thai Burger. I’m L.A. Times Food general manager Laurie Ochoa with this week’s Tasting Notes.
A birthday wish
When word came this week that Carlos Salgado’s Michelin-starred restaurant Taco María would be closing until next year — as Cindy Carcamo reports, he and his wife Emilie Coulson Salgado hope to reopen in a larger, yet-to-be-determined space — I thought that it was somehow fitting that the news came in the week between the five-year anniversary of Jonathan Gold’s death and what would have been Jonathan’s 63rd birthday. Taco María has had many champions, including our own Gustavo Arellano, who was likely the first critic to both challenge and praise the chef back in Taco María’s food truck days — a relationship he details this week in a hilarious and insightful appreciation of the restaurant. (“Gustavo is the person who keeps me honest,” Salgado told me this week.) But Jonathan, in his position as restaurant critic for this paper, saw what Salgado was doing under various labels (Chicano cuisine, Alta California cuisine) and was thrilled to discover a chef who instinctively knew how to blend the traditions and working-class origins of Mexican cooking with the techniques and artisan ingredients of fine dining.
“By regarding tortillas with a seriousness familiar to any fanatical French baker, by using perfect seasonal produce and by treating regional Mexican dishes with both imagination and respect, Salgado has propelled California-Mexican cooking into the jet stream of abstracted modernist cuisine,” Jonathan wrote when he made Taco María the L.A. Times Restaurant of the Year in 2018. “And that he has done all this in an almost anti-luxurious dining room in a Costa Mesa hipster mall, an hour’s drive from many of his fans and colleagues, is almost a miracle. Taco María has given not only Los Angeles but his native Orange County a sense of place — a place where roasted guinea hens with mole, tortillas stuffed with sturgeon and asparagus velouté with spring garlic stand beside crocks of mushroom chorizo and marinated Baja blood clams.”
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At that point, the Restaurant of the Year choice made sense to most observers. But three years earlier, when Jonathan placed Taco María just below the No. 1 restaurant, Providence, on his 101 Best Restaurants for 2015, some were taken aback. “Number two is a surprising pick: Taco Maria, which isn’t even in Los Angeles but all the way down in Costa Mesa,” Eater wrote at the time.
But Taco María is exactly the kind of restaurant Jonathan hoped would evolve from the exciting, first-generation immigrant cuisines that emerged in Southern California during the 1980s and ‘90s. He knew it was only a matter of time before restaurant kids like Salgado would grow up and bring their own spin to the food their parents cooked.
Of course, it’s been 10 years since Taco María came on the scene, so a change of venue may be in order — Salgado, for instance, says the mall’s Tom Petty-heavy playlist has barely changed since he opened. Certainly, the restaurant scene itself has gone through dramatic changes in the five years since Jonathan’s death — and not just because of COVID-19. It’s hard to know what he would make of the changes, but I think he would be excited to find out what Salgado will be cooking up next.
Beyond gyro ... sensational shawarma
I love that restaurant critic Bill Addison talks shawarma with cookbook author Anissa Helou, who tells him that Greece’s gyro — its renamed yogurt-slathered adaptation of “what the Turks call doner kebab” — is the “most successful food marketing coup ever.” He then turns his attention to two Syrian shawarma spots in this week’s review — Sincerely Syria in Sherman Oaks and Mama’s Shawarma in Northridge. “They deliciously exemplify the Syrian and Lebanese street-stand styles of shawarma,” he writes. Look for his pro tip on ordering shawarma wraps to get the best ratio of meat to pita.
‘The doughnut is very enigmatic’
I was in the Times Test Kitchen recently with our Food summer intern Camryn Brewer and design intern Zifei Zhang when they both started talking doughnuts. Turns out they share a doughnut obsession, especially for the culturally specific variations created by second-generation immigrants who have built on the Southern California doughnut scene pioneered by Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy. Zhang had even made a spreadsheet of her favorite doughnuts. Clearly, they needed to pair up and deliver a guide to, as they put it, the best of the “doughnut shops that are adding a cultural spin to the classic dessert.” Under the guidance of assistant food editor Danielle Dorsey, they came up with a terrific mapped guide that includes Canoga Park’s Ring Baked Tofu Donuts and the hand-fried taro beauties from Santa Monica’s Holey Grail Donuts, whose owner Nile Dreiling says, “The doughnut is very enigmatic.”
“Our parents’ generation are either selling their shops or closing down,” says Jennie Fou Lee, who started overseeing the selection of more than 80 kinds of doughnuts at DK’s Donuts in 2021. “There’s a group of us that are taking over and taking everything into the next era.”
In the Kitchen
We’ve been busy in the Times Test Kitchen with some of Southern California’s best chefs who will be appearing in September at our L.A. Times Food Bowl festival, which includes a three-day Night Market Sept. 22-24. Videos from their visits are starting to appear on our website and soon we’ll be posting recipes and stories with the videos. But in the meantime, check out the latest video that dropped this week. with Guelaguetza’s Bricia Lopez, who shows us how to make memelas — which she loves to serve to her kids for breakfast instead of pancakes.
Openings
Stephanie Breijo’s Quick Bites column is jam-packed with news this week. First, she talks with Katsu Sando co-owner Daniel Son about his new Sushi Sonagi and blending Japanese and Korean traditions. Seats are already hard to reserve, but Son’s menu looks worth the effort. Breijo also reports on Josiah Citrin’s new Charcoal Sunset serving “coal-kissed vegetables and meats in a sprawling indoor-outdoor space” plus Kevin Bludso’s newest Bludso’s Bar & Cue in Santa Monica, the new pop-up series Arroz and Fun, the “modern American” A PCH from restaurateur Jordan Otterbein and film director Joseph “McG” Nichol, the new Gingergrass Mini Mart from Silver Lake’s Gingergrass, a new North Hollywood location of Granville and, from the family behind one of Thai Town’s most beloved sidewalk stalls, Crazy Thai Burger with larb and krapow variations on the American classic.
Also ...
- Jenn Harris goes on a taco crawl with “Lincoln Lawyer” star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. “Food is a big part of the show and my character,” the actor tells Harris during their interview at three downtown L.A. taco spots. “There is something about Mickey Haller where he’s always moving. Eating gives him movement and it’s part of how he focuses.”
- Harris also writes about cooling off with Oaxaquena paletas from Viva Cafe and about the Pasadena Thai food spot Miya, which I’ve been ordering from a lot lately. Of course, she likes the fried chicken, as do I, but I’m also a fan of Miya’s plant-based Tuesdays.
- Daniel Miller, Andrew J. Campa and Richard Winton just published a riveting report about “one of California’s biggest wine crimes” — some 800 bottles worth about $600,000 from Lincoln Fine Wines in Venice.
- From our new De Los team, Diosa Femme writes about Peruvian restaurants in Downey.
- Camryn Brewer reports on the Disneyland restaurants that will now serve alcohol.
- We asked and many of you responded. Readers share their recommendations for eating and drinking in Mexico City after Food editor Daniel Hernandez’s comprehensive series on the Mexican metropolis.
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ATLANTA — “Excuse me, are you a city of Atlanta voter? Do you know about ‘Cop City?’”
Most people kept on walking. Others said they weren’t registered to vote or didn’t live within the city limits, both of which are required. Many seemed to have no idea what “Cop City” was and weren’t interested in finding out. The fact that it began raining certainly didn’t help. By the end of a 90-minute shift, 21 people had signed.
“We definitely need to come back here,” Sanchez said. “I was on a roll before the rain started.”
Over the past month, hundreds of people like them — many volunteers, some paid — have spread out across the city of about 500,000, in hopes of persuading more than 70,000 registered voters to sign on to the petition drive. The deadline had been mid-August, but the effort got a boost Thursday when a federal judge extended it to late September, though significant logistical and legal hurdles remain.
Technically, organizers say, they need just 58,203 signatures by Aug. 14 to qualify for the November ballot — the equivalent of 15% of registered voters as of the last city election — but they set the higher goal knowing some will be disqualified. If that’s not reached until late August or September, the referendum wouldn’t happen until March, when a competitive GOP presidential primary could turn out conservative voters and hurt its chances. The city also could move forward with construction in the meantime, unless a judge intervenes.
As of July 25, the drive had collected more than 30,000 signatures, according to Paul Glaze, a spokesperson for the Vote to Stop Cop City Coalition. And with the paid canvassing effort still ramping up, he expects the pace to pick up significantly.
“We’re confident of hitting our number,” Glaze said. “How much extra padding we’re able to get is still a question. ... Our experience is that when you talk about this with people, when they hear the price tag, when you ask them if they would choose this or something else to spend the money on, the vast majority are against it.”
Organizers of the drive say Mayor Andre Dickens and the City Council have failed to listen to a groundswell of opposition to the $90 million, 85-acre (34-hectare) training center, which they fear will lead to greater militarization of the police and exacerbate environmental damage in the South River Forest in a poor, predominantly Black area.
Officials counter that the campus would replace outdated, far-flung facilities and boost police morale, which is beset by hiring and retention struggles, especially in the wake of 2020 protests over racial injustice. Dickens has said that the facility will teach the “most progressive training and curriculum in the country” and that officials have repeatedly revised their plans to address concerns about noise pollution and environmental impact.
In June, after hearing about 14 hours of public testimony that was overwhelmingly against the training center, council members voted 11-4 to approve $67 million toward the project. Outraged but not surprised, organizers of the petition drive announced it the next day.
Outside the Kroger, located in a majority-Black neighborhood a few miles south of a Wendy’s parking lot where officers fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in 2020, Giraldi chatted with Lee Little, a Black construction worker who stopped to talk despite the rain, his hands full of bagged groceries.
Little was working near the proposed training center in March and saw the helicopters and mass of armed officers that descended on the area after about 150 masked activists stormed the site and torched construction equipment. He hadn’t thought about it much since, but he signed the petition after hearing Giraldi’s pitch.
“She was just saying that City Council approved 60-something million dollars without listening to the taxpayers. Does that sound fair to you? That should be for the voters to decide,” Little said afterward.
Another who signed was Makela Atchison, who was wearing a “Black Voters Matter” T-shirt as she left the store with her two children.
“I’m not saying I’m for it or against it,” Atchison said, “but I want to be able to have my input.”
The signature drive is the most ambitious in terms of numbers that has ever been launched in a Georgia city, but it has precedent from last year in Camden County, where voters overwhelmingly rejected a planned launchpad for blasting commercial rockets into space. The Georgia Supreme Court in February unanimously upheld the legality of that referendum, though it remains an open question whether citizens can veto decisions of city governments.
In a recent court filing seeking to quash the Atlanta referendum, attorneys for the city said residents can’t force officials to retroactively revoke the lease agreement, which was made in 2021. They called organizers’ efforts “futile” and “invalid.” The state agreed with the city in a separate filing, though that dispute is on hold for now.
Still, activists see the referendum as the best remaining option to block the project. They’ve gotten support from numerous groups, including the Working Families Party and the New Georgia Project Action Fund, which pledged to get 15,000 signatures over the next few weeks.
Activist Hannah Riley tries to collect a handful of them whenever she is out in public, including on a recent afternoon as she worked remotely from Muchacho, a popular taco restaurant in the ultra-liberal Reynoldstown neighborhood. At the end of her table, she taped a sign that read: “Voter? Sign Stop Cop City Petition Here.”
“This is a bit of a Hail Mary, but it’s a Hail Mary that makes a lot of sense,” Riley said. “They’ve begun to clear-cut the trees. They’re getting close to pouring concrete. ... Our options are quite limited right now, so this does feel like the most practical, effective next step.”
At the same time, a small number of activists have continued taking a more violent tack, including torching eight police motorcycles over the Fourth of July weekend, actions that canvass organizers have not condemned.
Curtis Duncan, 40, said the first day he went out canvassing, a man approached and accused him of being one of the vandals.
“I said, ‘Well, sir, respectfully, I wasn’t burning cars, and the majority of people within this movement have not been engaging in any type of violent actions,’” Duncan said. He added that troopers fatally shot an activist in the forest and that authorities have brought dozens of “very flimsy” domestic terrorism charges against “Stop Cop City” protesters this year — actions he considers far worse.
Sanchez, who works for a voting rights nonprofit, said that even if the signature drive falls short, it will have made an important impact.
“I feel like we’ve exhausted all the other options, aside from full-on revolution, which I don’t think we need for this,” he said. “There’s a lot of obstacles in our way. ... If we only get to 50,000, I think that still shows a real warning sign for these politicians for the 2025 election.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2023/07/29/cop-city-voter-referendum-petition-atlanta/43728adc-2e10-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html | 2023-07-29T14:24:26 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2023/07/29/cop-city-voter-referendum-petition-atlanta/43728adc-2e10-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html |
BRISBANE, Australia — What a rambunctious night in Australia’s third-largest city, when the Brazilian fans sang a cappella, the French players exulted, the stadium shook with Brazilian yellow all around the premises and the World Cup felt downright electric. France’s 2-1 win that heated up the mild winter didn’t begin to cover it. The energy outside and inside Brisbane Stadium seemed to double as still another emblem of women’s soccer’s great whoosh forward.
Fans streamed up nearby Caxton Street in droves past crowded bars, then watched a match of near-even possession and whipsawing charges. The famed yellow shirts of Brazil massed 8,700-and-some miles from Rio de Janeiro, then filled a stadium for yellow-card testiness and time-honored referee-berating. Portuguese and French toured the air, before they morphed into shouts at a match both highbrow and high-quality between sides with high hopes.
Neck hairs saluted, especially when Brazilian fans picked up their national anthem where the music gamely left off for them. France went atop Group F on four points to Brazil’s three, and the 49,378 fans departed knowing they’d made and heard thunder, not a bad way to live a Saturday night.
Each side looked the better in frenzied stages until one expert play in the 83rd minute made France the happier squad. With the score at 1-1 and the contention leaving no hints, France’s Selma Bacha knocked a corner kick from the right. It curled up and over everybody in the scrum until a sole, towering, elegant figure moved around the edges on the left. Wendie Renard, the 33-year-old forever France defender in her 148th cap for Les Bleues, became the last person possible to meet Bacha’s ball, heading it straight down to her right as it bounced through players and into the open right side.
As Renard wheeled around the back of the goal to meet her teammates for some revelry during which she kept her trademark calm, France had kept its head after Brazil had made the stadium shake.
That happened in the 58th minute, when Brazil’s Ary Borges started about 30 yards out on the left, then nudged a pass to Kerolin nearer the middle. Kerolin quickly shipped one forward to Debinha, who had made her way beyond all defense so she could corral the assist and poke the ball to the right past goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin.
The score stood 1-1, and Brazilians stood and bounced all the way around the premises. Their team’s push had countered early moments when, coming off a 4-0 win over Panama, Brazil suddenly trailed.
France, whose goalless draw with Jamaica in its opener seemed suboptimal, began by threatening Brazil’s goal, particularly with headers from Eugénie Le Sommer, the 34-year-old in her 181st cap for France. One of those headers, in the 13th minute after a fine cross from Kenza Dali, forced Brazil goalkeeper Letícia into a slow-motion recovery to her right for the save. The ensuing one did better.
It had its origins out on the prairie to the left, where Sakina Karchaoui sent in a long diagonal. Kadidiatou Diani met that in the box with a header of exquisite touch, which made its way gently over to Le Sommer, whose header took it farther left and past Letícia’s sprawled right glove.
That loosed some good noise — if not quite Brazilian noise — and a French celebration among players in the corner. The night had much more fine mayhem to go. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/29/france-wins-vs-brazil-womens-world-cup/ | 2023-07-29T14:24:32 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/29/france-wins-vs-brazil-womens-world-cup/ |
As the Cardinals seek buyers, the teams that are making a run at the division — the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds — are mulling options to add to their rosters on their usual budgets. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are playing their way back into the race.
Here’s what to know about the NL Central situation ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Milwaukee Brewers
(1st in NL Central)
The Brewers are in a familiar situation, challenging for the division title with a strong rotation and solid bullpen. But as has been the case in late summer for years now, they need to add to one of the least productive offenses still in contention. The Brewers already made one deal to bolster their lineup, acquiring veteran first baseman Carlos Santana from the Pittsburgh Pirates. And as usual, they have to assess their options both by how much they can help the roster and how much they will add to the budget.
Milwaukee has not historically been afraid to trade major league talent for upgrades, though dealing closer Josh Hader before the last year’s deadline sent them spiraling. They just called up top prospect Sal Frelick, indicating some willingness to bet on internal options. The key to Milwaukee’s success will always be their starting rotation. The question, yet again, is if their offense is strong enough to propel them to October.
Cincinnati Reds
(0.5 games back in division, in second NL wild card spot entering Saturday)
The Reds did not seem destined to be buyers, but after emerging as one of the season’s biggest surprises, they are now in a position to add. Cincinnati has plenty of young talent, but much of it is already anchoring their rotation and lineup. The key will be adding to the roster without jettisoning key pieces of a bright future that arrived sooner than anyone could have hoped, while working within the bounds of a sometimes unpredictable budget.
With one of the younger rotations in the majors, the Reds could certainly use a veteran starter or two. Infielder Jonathan India, the 2021 rookie of the year, has been at the center of so many trade rumors that he took a day off this week to deal with them. The 26-year-old seems more disposable now thanks to the emergence of young infielders Elly de la Cruz and Matt McClain. But he is under team control through 2027, an asset by almost any standards, and the Reds have plenty of other prospects who could entice teams to send a front-line starter their way.
Chicago Cubs
(4.5 games back in division, 3.5 games back of final wild card spot entering Saturday)
In early June, the Cubs were 10 games under .500, their offseason spending seemingly for naught, their soon-to-be free agents destined to be dealt. But they have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games and closed on the leaders of a seemingly wide open division, giving themselves just days to decide whether to try to win it.
When the Cubs looked like sellers, rebounding star Cody Bellinger and starter Marcus Stroman seemed likely to be two of the more coveted players available at the deadline. But the Cubs might have a hard time justifying a sale to their fans now, particularly after cutting payroll for a few seasons before shelling out hundreds of millions of free agent dollars on veterans like Dansby Swanson and Jameson Taillon.
St. Louis Cardinals
(11.5 games back in NL Central, 10.5 games back of final wild card spot entering Saturday)
Cardinals management has accepted that this team is headed for its first sub-.500 season in 15 years. Their head of baseball operations, John Mozeliak, said publicly the team would be focused on 2024 in its deadline dealings — signaling to some that just about anyone on their roster would be fair game for buyers.
Starters Jordan Montgomery and Jack Flaherty will be free agents this winter, so they seem likely to be dealt. Reliever Jordan Hicks has been at the center of rumors, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and others have reported that the Cardinals will trade him if they cannot sign him to an extension before Tuesday afternoon.
But the big name circulating this week is that of third baseman Nolan Arenado, who decided not to opt out of his deal with St. Louis and commit to the Cardinals long-term. A Los Angeles Times report from earlier this week suggested the Dodgers have spoken to the Cardinals about bringing Arenado back to his native Southern California. Arenado has a full no-trade clause, so he would have to approve any deal, and told reporters Friday that the Cardinals have not asked him to do so. But the Cardinals are not shutting those rumors down, either, meaning Arenado might just be the best player available if he is willing to be. And while he has been adamant about his commitment to the Cardinals before, they have been far less adamant about their commitment to him since those rumors surfaced.
Pittsburgh Pirates
(11.5 games back in NL Central, 10.5 games out of final wild card spot)
For a few weeks in April, the Pirates looked like they might avoid their usual deadline fate. But here they are, out of contention in July again, exploring what they can get for what they have. They already traded Santana to the Brewers. Their closer, David Bednar, would likely draw a solid summer haul as one of the better back-end relievers available. Starter Mitch Keller, who will be a free agent after the 2025 season, is one of the few controllable young starters that could be available to the many teams hunting them. Veteran Rich Hill meanwhile, will be a free agent after this season and therefore seems more likely to go. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/29/nl-central-trade-deadline-preview-cardinals/ | 2023-07-29T14:24:38 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/29/nl-central-trade-deadline-preview-cardinals/ |
If you have a bare patch in your yard that needs some color and life — and bees and butterflies to boot — you may want to consider planting a wildflower garden. Wildflowers come in a range of colors and sizes, and add textural and visual appeal to any green space.
For those who don’t consider themselves to be expert gardeners, wildflowers can be a low-maintenance alternative to other flower varieties. However, while they are easier to care for than other flowers, they do require some legwork to get up and running.
Before you start your new garden, here’s what you need to know about wildflowers and how to plant and care for them.
What Are Wildflowers?
As the name suggests, wildflowers are flowers that can be found naturally in the wild. Unlike commercial flowers, wildflowers have not been cultivated or bred to have certain characteristics. In fact, all commercial flower varieties originate from wildflowers, and only after years of breeding and genetic manipulation have become what we cultivate in home gardens today.
Wildflowers can be found in woodlands, prairies and wetlands, and some states have even designated special refuges and reserves where you can observe them. They tend to be native species, ideally suited for the ecosystems where they live, and have been around as long as 100 million years, according to some fossil records.
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In the U.S., the best time to see wildflowers can vary widely from state to state. In climates that are warmer year-round, you may find them blooming all year. In those that have cooler winters, wildflowers will typically surface in the springtime — and even then bloom time may still vary depending on the variety.
Because by definition wildflowers are native to their regions, they have co-evolved with other local plant species, allowing a symbiotic relationship between other native, non-invasive plants and animals such as pollinators.
Benefits Of Planting a Wildflower Garden
While many may consider planting a wildflower garden solely for visual appeal, the truth is that wildflowers serve a much more altruistic purpose. The World Wildlife Federation shares that one healthy wildflower field may contain a minimum of 100 different types of wildflowers, which can attract insects — then birds who prey on those insects — as well as other mammals that contribute to the overall biodiversity of an area.
Wildflowers are also a key food source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which are critical to our food supply chain. As bee populations have declined considerably over the years, wildflower gardens can become a safe haven for them to feed, which assists in boosting their numbers.
While a backyard wildflower garden is a considerably smaller scale, it can still attract pollinators and may even help keep garden pests at bay.
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Planting wildflowers, which have extensive root systems, in a rain garden can also help reduce flooding and erosion in your yard while improving water quality.
On top of that, they require less water and fertilizer, are less likely to get disease and are more tolerant of pests. Experts at The Spruce say that because local wildflowers are native to your region, they’re already adapted to the soil and other growing conditions, and can thrive with minimal intervention.
Make Sure to Choose A Diverse Variety of Plants
Clay Bolt, a natural history photographer and communications lead for World Wildlife Fund’s Northern Great Plains program, explained to National Geographic how important it is to make sure you are planting a wide variety of different plants in your garden.
“The greater diversity of plants that you have, the more robust the habitat is for a variety of pollinators and wildlife,” he said. “All of these plants are also connected through fungi in the soil. Their roots create a network where they share resources, strengthening one another.”
Furthermore, if you plant a wider variety of flowers, they’ll bloom at different times over a couple of months, extending your wildflower season considerably.
One of the first things to consider before selecting your wildflower seeds is whether or not the flowers are native to your region. If they are not native, they may have a harder time thriving, and may even be considered an invasive species. As with anything you plant in your garden, know your USDA Hardiness zone before planting to make sure the plants are a good match for your area.
To find which varieties of flowers work best near you, you can contact local extension experts or nonprofit organizations.
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Which Wildflowers Will Attract Pollinators?
If one of your goals in planting a wildflower garden is to attract specific pollinators, it’ll help to know which plants work best for which pollinators. If you want to attract butterflies, some examples of flowers to plant include black-eyed Susans, cornflower and yarrow. If you want to attract hummingbirds, you can plant zinnia, nasturtium and cleome. And lastly, if you want to attract beneficial insects, be sure to add fennel, bishop’s weed and aromatic aster to your list.
How To Plant and Care For Wildflowers
To thrive, wildflowers prefer to be planted in an area where they can receive full to partial sun. If you must plant in an area that doesn’t receive enough light, some flowers can tolerate more shade than others, such as black-eyed Susans, common foxglove and Shasta daisies. Otherwise, you’ll need to make sure your flowers are getting between six to eight hours of sun a day.
It’s best to plant your wildflower garden in the spring; this will ensure they have enough time to set. If you decide to plant later, they’ll need a minimum of 10 weeks before the first frost to self-sow.
Before you plant your seeds, you’ll want to make sure that your garden is free of prior vegetation to create the best growing conditions. Next, you’ll want to till your soil at approximately 3 inches deep, and then rake and level out the soil.
Now it’s time to plant. If you decide to buy a seed mixture, be sure to follow the instructions on the back of the package that say how much space you’ll need to distribute the seeds. You may also want to add sand to your mixture to make it easier to spread out. After you’ve spread the seed, rake the ground once more, and then generously water the soil. After 10 to 21 days, you’ll begin to see your first plants.
The great thing about wildflower gardens is that they require a very small amount of care. With that said, experts do suggest watering during dry spells, staying on top of weeds and being sure to mow down the area to 4 to 6 inches in the late fall. Then, enjoy your profusion of dreamy flowers!
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FUKUOKA, Japan — Katie Ledecky added to her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in history when she won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships, establishing two more notable records with the triumph.
Ledecky, who had the 30 top times ever in the 800 entering the race, led all the way, dominating her competitors and winning in a time of 8 minutes, 8.87 seconds.
The gold in the 800 was Ledecky’s second individual gold of these championships following her win in the 1,500 free on Tuesday. She also took silver in the 400 free here.
Li Bingjie of China claimed the silver in 8:13.31, with Ariarne Titmus of Australia took the bronze in 8:13.59.
Kaylee McKeown of Australia made some history of her own with her gold in the women’s 200 backstroke. McKeown’s victory gave her a sweep of all three backstroke events here, after her earlier wins in the 50 and 100. She became the first swimmer ever to sweep all three backstrokes at the worlds.
McKeown took the lead at the final turn and steamed home in 2:03.85. She joined Leon Marchand of France and Qin Haiyang of China as swimmers who swept all three events in the same discipline at these worlds.
Regan Smith of the United States picked up the silver in 2:04.94, while Peng Xuwei of China got the bronze in 2:06.74.
Sarah Sjoestroem of Sweden continued her dominance with gold in the women’s 50-meter butterfly. The 29-year-old won in 24.77 and has now won the event five consecutive times at the worlds. The win brought Sjoestroem’s total number of individual medals at worlds to 20, equaling Phelps’ mark.
Zhang Yufei of China, who took gold in the 100 fly here, claimed the silver in 25.05, while American Gretchen Walsh got the bronze in 25.46.
Fan favorite Rikako Ikee of Japan finished seventh (25.78), but was greeted warmly by the home crowd. The 23-year-old Ikee won six gold medals at the 2018 Asian Games, but was diagnosed with leukemia in February of 2019. Her comeback continues to resonate with both the Japanese public and her fellow competitors.
Cameron McEvoy of Australia led all the way to capture the gold in the men’s 50-meter free in 21.06. American Jack Alexy collected his second silver of the worlds in 21.57 to go with his silver in the 100 free. Benjamin Proud of Britian, last year’s world champion, took the bronze in 21.58.
Maxime Grousset of France won gold in the men’s 100 fly in 50.14. The 24-year-old took the early lead and held on for the victory. Josh Liendo of Canada earned the silver in 50.34, while American Dare Rose made the podium with the bronze (50.46).
Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania equaled the world record of 29.30 in her semifinal in the women’s 50 breaststroke.
Australia won gold in the 4x100 mixed freestyle relay in a world-record time of 3:18.83. The U.S. took the silver in 3:20.82, with Britain getting the bronze in 3:21.68.
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HAMBURG, Germany — Experienced Dutch player Arantxa Rus defeated German teenager Noma Noha Akugue 6-0, 7-6 (3) in the final of the Hamburg European Open on Saturday for her first WTA tour title.
“I think today, I didn’t have too much support, but it was a very good atmosphere,” said Rus, who dedicated the trophy to her father.
Rus coped better with the pressure early on as Noha Akugue’s play was marred by a slew of unforced errors. Altogether the teenager had 46 unforced errors, compared to 23 from her opponent.
The 207th-ranked Noha Akugue improved drastically in the second set and saved two match points to excite the crowd. But Rus dug in to wrap up the result in 1 hour, 45 minutes in the tiebreaker
“I hope I can come back next year and maybe win the tournament,” Noha Akugue said.
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BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian police arrested the president’s son Saturday as part of a high-profile money laundering probe into funds he allegedly collected from convicted drug traffickers during last year’s presidential campaign.
“As an individual and father, it pains me to see so much self destruction and one of my sons going to jail,” Petro said in an early morning message on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “As president of the republic, I’ve assured the chief prosecutor’s office that it will have all of the guarantees so it can proceed according to the law.”
The arrest of Nicolas Petro is a major blow to the government, which has been buffeted by conservative attacks from day one at the same time it has struggled to maintain bipartisan support for Colombia in the U.S., a longtime ally in the war on drugs and fight against illegal armed groups.
The investigation stems from shocking declarations made by Nicolas Petro’s ex-wife, Daysuris del Carmen Vasquez, to local media outlet Semana earlier this year.
In the extended interview, Vasquez detailed how she was present at meetings when her husband arranged a donation of more than 600 million pesos (around $150,000) from a politician once convicted in Washington of drug trafficking and who was seeking the Petro campaign’s support to resume his political career.
She said President Petro was unaware of her son’s dealings and the money he collected in his campaign’s name was kept inside a safe inside the couple’s home in the coastal city of Barranquilla.
Nicolas Petro has denied his ex wife’s claims as unfounded.
The chief prosecutor’s office said in a statement that Nicolas Petro and his ex-wife were taken into custody on orders of a court in Bogota around 6 a.m. local time Saturday. It said that once brought before a judge, prosecutors would seek their provisional detention as it investigates the two for money laundering. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/29/colombia-president-son-investigation/fadc1d0c-2e13-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html | 2023-07-29T14:24:56 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/29/colombia-president-son-investigation/fadc1d0c-2e13-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html |
TOKYO — Toshihiro Mutsuda was only 5 years old when he last saw his father, who was drafted by Japan’s Imperial Army in 1943 and killed in action. For him, his father was a bespectacled man in an old family photo standing by a signed good-luck flag that he carried to war.
On Saturday, when the flag was returned to him from a U.S. war museum where it had been on display for 29 years, Mutsuda, now 83, said: “It’s a miracle.”
The flag, known as “Yosegaki Hinomaru,” or Good Luck Flag, carries the soldier’s name, Shigeyoshi Mutsuda, and the signatures of his relatives, friends and neighbors wishing him luck. It was given to him before he was drafted by the Army. His family was later told he died in Saipan, but his remains were never returned.
The flag was donated in 1994 and displayed at the museum aboard the USS Lexington, a WWII aircraft carrier, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Its meaning was not known until it was identified by the family earlier this year, said the museum director Steve Banta, who brought the flag to Tokyo.
Banta said he learned the story behind the flag earlier this year when he was contacted by the Obon Society, a nonprofit organization that has returned about 500 similar flags as non-biological remains, to the descendants of Japanese servicemembers killed in the war.
The search for the flag’s original owner started in April when a museum visitor took a photo and asked an expert about the description that it had belonged to a “kamikaze” suicide pilot. When Shigeyoshi Mutsuda’s grandson saw the photo, he sought help from the Obon Society, group co-founder Keiko Ziak said.
“When we learned all of this, and that the family would like to have the flag, we knew immediately that the flag did not belong to us,” Banta said at the handover ceremony. “We knew that the right thing to do would be to send the flag home, to be in Japan and to the family.”
The soldier’s eldest son, Toshihiro Mutsuda, was speechless for a few seconds when Banta, wearing white gloves, gently placed the neatly folded flag into his hands. Two of his younger siblings, both in their 80s, stood by and looked on silently. The three children, all wearing cotton gloves so they wouldn’t damage the decades-old flag, carefully unfolded it to show to the audience.
The soldier’s daughter, Misako Matsukuchi, touched the flag with both hands and prayed. “After nearly 80 years, the spirit of our father returned to us. I hope he can finally rest in peace,” Matsukuchi said later.
Toshihiro Mutsuda said his memory of his father was foggy. However, he clearly remembers his mother, Masae Mutsuda, who died five years ago at age 102, used to make the long-distance bus trip almost every year from the farming town in Gifu, central Japan, to Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, where the 2.5 million war dead are enshrined, to pay tribute to her husband’s spirit.
The shrine is controversial, as it includes convicted war criminals among those commemorated. Victims of Japanese aggression during the first half of the 20th century, especially China and the Koreas, see Yasukuni as a symbol of Japanese militarism. However, for the Mutsuda family, it’s a place to remember the loss of a father and husband.
“It’s like an old love story across the ages coming together ... It doesn’t matter where,” Banta said, referring to the Yasukuni controversy. “The important thing is this flag goes to the family.”
That’s why Toshihiro Mutsuda and his siblings chose to receive the flag at Yasukuni and brought the framed photos of their parents.
“My mother missed him and wanted to see him so much and that’s why she used to pray here,” Toshihiro Mutsuda said. “Today her wish finally came true, and she was able to be reunited.”
Keeping the flag on his lap, he said, “I feel the weight of the flag.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/29/japan-us-wwii-soldier-good-luck-flag/f066e0fc-2e16-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html | 2023-07-29T14:25:03 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/29/japan-us-wwii-soldier-good-luck-flag/f066e0fc-2e16-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html |
TALLINN, Estonia —
Prudovskaya previously faced administrative charges on similar allegations after sharing anti-war posts on Russian social media platform VKontakte in September 2022.
Discrediting the Russian military is a criminal offense under a law adopted after Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. The law is regularly used against Kremlin critics.
In April, Russian authorities petitioned to restrict the parental rights of a single father convicted of discrediting the army following an anti-war sketch drawn by his daughter at school.
Alexei Moskalyov, 54, was sentenced to two years in prison for social media comments he had made criticizing Moscow’s war in Ukraine, while his daughter Maria was placed in an orphanage.
The 13-year-old was later moved to live with her mother. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/29/russia-opposition-military-children-witnesses/7b56d4de-2e16-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html | 2023-07-29T14:25:09 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/29/russia-opposition-military-children-witnesses/7b56d4de-2e16-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html |
LINCOLNTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — On Friday, a man was arrested with one count of robbery with a dangerous weapon and one count of felony larceny for an armed robbery earlier in the week, according to the Lincolnton Police Department.
On Tuesday at 11:57 p.m., Dylan Jordan Erazo, 19, robbed the Murphy Express gas station at 471 N. Generals Blvd in Lincolnton.
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Erazo entered the store with a handgun and took money from the cash register, police said. He left the gas station where someone picked him up on the side of the road.
On Thursday, officials say they received a tip that led to the identity of Erazo, who was arrested without incident Friday morning.
Erazo received a $30,000 secured bond and was taken to the Lincoln County Jail. | https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/lincolnton-man-arrested-for-robbing-a-gas-station-with-a-gun/ | 2023-07-29T14:26:21 | 1 | https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/lincolnton-man-arrested-for-robbing-a-gas-station-with-a-gun/ |
(NEXSTAR) – The current Mega Millions jackpot is now tied for the fourth-largest in the game’s history after yet another drawing produced no grand-prize winners.
Friday’s winning numbers — 5, 10, 28, 52, 63, and Mega Ball 18 — went unmatched, continuing a 29-drawing trend that began after the last jackpot-winner was announced on April 18.
The current jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.05 billion, with a cash option of $527.9 million. That amount officially qualifies as the fourth-largest grand prize in Mega Millions history, tied with a jackpot awarded in Jan. 2021.
The current jackpot has steadily grown since April, after a ticketholder in New York matched all six numbers to win a $20-million prize. (The previous jackpot, awarded days before on April 14, was worth $483 million.) A total of 46 players, meanwhile, have won second-tier prizes worth $1 million or more since the last jackpot was won, the Mega Millions lottery confirmed in a press release.
Friday night’s drawing produced five of those second-tier winners, including one each in Arizona, California and New York, and two in Pennsylvania. One of the winning ticketholders in Pennsylvania had also purchased the Megaplier option (which multiplied Friday’s winnings by five times), making that ticket worth $5 million.
“In the current Mega Millions matrix and Megaplier configuration, which has been in place since October 28, 2017, there has never been a Megaplier of 5x drawn at this extraordinary jackpot level,” reads a portion of the Mega Millions press release. “That means a lot of prizes in other tiers have been multiplied by a factor of five!”
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 1. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/national-news/mega-millions-jackpot-exceeds-1-billion-now-4th-largest-in-games-history/ | 2023-07-29T14:26:27 | 1 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/national-news/mega-millions-jackpot-exceeds-1-billion-now-4th-largest-in-games-history/ |
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – The Durham Police Department is looking for two missing children.
An Amber Alert was issued for 7-year-old Makayla Grace Gnije Hatch and 8-year-old Kaylee Amira Grace Hatch on Saturday morning.
They are believed to be 34-year-old Garrett Hatch, and their last known location was South Central Church of Christ on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Raleigh, police say.
Makayla is described as approximately 4-foot-3 tall and weighing 41 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes, and her hair is braided with clear beads. She was last seen wearing a pink/coral lace dress with white ruffle socks and black shoes with bows in the back with diamonds.
Kaylee is approximately 4-foot-8 tall and weighs 105 pounds. She also has black hair, brown eyes, as well as hair that’s braided with clear beads. She was last seen wearing a layered floral dress mostly lavender with some pink and white with a shiny silver belt and white sandals.
Garrett, who’s approximately 5-foot-3 and weighs 230 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing white pants, a black, white and pink block shirt, as well as black shoes. Police also described him as having long dreads.
If you have any information regarding this case, call the Durham Police Department immediately at (919) 560-4440, or call 911. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/amber-alert-issued-for-2-missing-durham-girls/ | 2023-07-29T14:26:33 | 1 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/amber-alert-issued-for-2-missing-durham-girls/ |
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Police in North Little Rock are actively investigating a deadly shooting Saturday morning.
Around 2 a.m., officers with the North Little Rock Police Department said they responded to gunshots in the 1200 block of Graham Ave.
While on the scene, officers say they located a man who had been shot inside a residence. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
Police have not released the victim’s identity.
Detectives with the NLRPD are currently investigating the deadly shooting and are asking anyone with information to call the Tip Line at 501-680-8439 or Detective Gibbons at 501-771-7149.
This is an on-going investigating. Check back for updates. | https://www.kark.com/crime/north-little-rock-police-investigating-early-morning-homicide-on-graham-ave/ | 2023-07-29T14:26:34 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/crime/north-little-rock-police-investigating-early-morning-homicide-on-graham-ave/ |
(NEXSTAR) – With heat records already falling this summer, you may be running your ceiling fan nearly non-stop, but did you know you may not be as cool as you could be?
If you’ve ever taken a close look at the fan, you may have noticed a small switch located on the side of the fan base. The switch, which is found on nearly every fan, can change the direction the fan spins.
Using that switch according to the season will not only keep you more comfortable, but it can also help you save money.
In the summer, make sure that your fan is going in a counterclockwise direction, which forces cool air directly downward and creates a “wind chill effect,” according to Home Depot. In the winter, you can switch it up so the fan rotates clockwise at a low speed, circulating the warm air that gets trapped near the ceiling.
If you have ceiling fans as well as air conditioning, using the fan correctly will allow you to raise the thermostat by roughly 4 degrees Fahrenheit and still feel just as comfortable, according to the Department of Energy. In moderately hot weather, you may even be able to turn off the AC. The DOE reminds people to turn off fans in unoccupied rooms.
According to Energy Star, if you raise your thermostat by just two degrees and use your ceiling fan, you can lower the cost of air conditioning by up to 14%.
If you’re in the market for a ceiling fan, larger fan blades will move more air than smaller ones, but you have to make sure it’s an appropriate size for the space.
The Department of Energy recommends blades be 7 to 9 feet above the floor and 10 to 12 inches away from the ceiling. The blades should be no closer than 8 inches from the ceiling and 18 inches from any walls. | https://www.qcnews.com/nexstar-media-wire/overlooked-ceiling-fan-switch-could-make-you-cooler-this-summer/ | 2023-07-29T14:26:39 | 0 | https://www.qcnews.com/nexstar-media-wire/overlooked-ceiling-fan-switch-could-make-you-cooler-this-summer/ |
(NEXSTAR) – The current Mega Millions jackpot is now tied for the fourth-largest in the game’s history after yet another drawing produced no grand-prize winners.
Friday’s winning numbers — 5, 10, 28, 52, 63, and Mega Ball 18 — went unmatched, continuing a 29-drawing trend that began after the last jackpot-winner was announced on April 18.
The current jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.05 billion, with a cash option of $527.9 million. That amount officially qualifies as the fourth-largest grand prize in Mega Millions history, tied with a jackpot awarded in Jan. 2021.
The current jackpot has steadily grown since April, after a ticketholder in New York matched all six numbers to win a $20-million prize. (The previous jackpot, awarded days before on April 14, was worth $483 million.) A total of 46 players, meanwhile, have won second-tier prizes worth $1 million or more since the last jackpot was won, the Mega Millions lottery confirmed in a press release.
Friday night’s drawing produced five of those second-tier winners, including one each in Arizona, California and New York, and two in Pennsylvania. One of the winning ticketholders in Pennsylvania had also purchased the Megaplier option (which multiplied Friday’s winnings by five times), making that ticket worth $5 million.
“In the current Mega Millions matrix and Megaplier configuration, which has been in place since October 28, 2017, there has never been a Megaplier of 5x drawn at this extraordinary jackpot level,” reads a portion of the Mega Millions press release. “That means a lot of prizes in other tiers have been multiplied by a factor of five!”
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 1. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/mega-millions-jackpot-exceeds-1-billion-now-4th-largest-in-games-history/ | 2023-07-29T14:26:40 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/mega-millions-jackpot-exceeds-1-billion-now-4th-largest-in-games-history/ |
(The Conversation) – Like any millennial pop music fan active on social media, I’ve been following Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour – the surprise songs, the scramble to get tickets, her brief romance with that guy from The 1975 with a history of racist comments.
But as a political scientist, I was intrigued by something else: reaction to the tour by government officials. New Jersey renamed the state’s famed Taylor ham, egg and cheese in her honor – it’s now the “Taylor Swift Ham, Egg, and Cheese” official state sandwich.
Pittsburgh’s mayor briefly renamed the city “Swiftsburgh” when her tour hit town.
And in my neck of the woods, Swift Street in North Kansas City was temporarily rebranded “Swift Street (Taylor’s Version).”
Local or state governments have lauded Swift in some way at virtually every stop on her tour. While these honors make for great photo opportunities for Swifties, the politics of these moves is worth examining. Do politicians have something to gain in appealing to Swift’s fans?
Celebrities can help politicians
Unlike many celebrities, Swift does not involve herself much in politics. One particular tool of politicians looking to boost their numbers is to get celebrity endorsements. But Swift’s use of endorsements has been limited, save for backing two Democrats in her adopted home state of Tennessee: Phil Bredesen in his Senate race and U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper in his 2018 reelection campaign. Swift also endorsed Joe Biden in 2020.
Bredesen’s peak in Google search interest from 2010 to the present coincided with Swift’s endorsement in October 2018. Cooper saw more Google search traffic with Swift’s endorsement than at any point since his vote for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in March 2010.
While the specific impact of Swift’s endorsements is difficult to assess, an Emerson College poll of Tennesseans in 2018 found that 11.7% of those surveyed said Swift’s endorsement would make them more likely to support Bredesen – a number unlikely to make a difference in a race Bredesen lost by nearly 11 points despite Swift’s support. Cooper easily won reelection in his heavily Democratic Nashville-based district.
Although Swift’s endorsements likely did not sway these particular races, celebrity endorsements can matter in close races, particularly when the celebrity making the endorsement is viewed favorably – a likely scenario in Swift’s case.
Fawning = attention
A slight majority of Americans consider themselves at least something of a fan of Swift’s music – that includes me – and a June 2023 Echelon Insights poll showed 50% of likely voters view Swift at least somewhat favorably. This is a higher favorability rating than Joe Biden, Donald Trump and both major political parties.
We’re not talking about endorsements here, though – we’re talking about politicians aligning themselves with Swift with no reciprocity. One clear benefit to public officials fawning over Swift? Attention – not unlike that seen for Bredesen and Cooper in 2018.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s tweet declaring the “Taylor Swift ham, egg, and cheese” garnered 5,700 likes; his next unrelated tweet had fewer than 100.
A cursory analysis of social media data seems to support the idea that the use of Swift’s name in honorary government actions produces a result similar to that of Swift’s endorsements: it drives engagement. Murphy’s Instagram post lauding Swift garnered the most likes on any post of his in 2023, with the exception of an early June post on the state’s air-quality crisis.
OK, so politicians need publicity, and they can use Taylor Swift’s name to get it. But what about Swifties as a voting bloc?
The idea that Swifties might be a key demographic in future elections is not far-fetched given their location and age. A majority of Swift’s fans live in the suburbs, the swing territory of American politics. Further, most are Gen Zers or Millennials. These groups encompass an increasing share of the electorate with each passing year – up to 31% in 2020. Swift’s favorability among those ages 18 to 29 stands at 72%, and by one poll’s estimate, 21% in that age cohort say they would vote for Swift over Trump and Biden.
Taylor Swift Post Office?
World leaders from numerous countries have taken to social media to ask Swift to bring her tour to their countries. There’s an economic angle to this, of course, as a Swift tour stop can generate huge sums in consumer spending. In the U.S., however, the honorifics bestowed upon Swift have come since her tour dates were confirmed.
There is a question of whether these Swift-adjacent stunts boil down to campaigning thinly disguised as official government action. This is perhaps best demonstrated in Canada, where a member of Parliament filed a parliamentary grievance over the singer’s lack of Canadian tour dates.
Such behavior is perhaps analogous to, on a larger scale, the renaming of post offices in the U.S. Congress. While generally innocuous and locally meaningful, these moves still require government resources and staffers to put their attention toward them as opposed to substantive policy matters.
Taylor Swift is an enormously popular figure, particularly among demographic groups that will be increasingly important in future American elections. In close races, voices such as Swift’s could prove critical – not necessarily because she influences how fans vote, but because her voice provides attention and credibility to candidates. | https://www.qcnews.com/nexstar-media-wire/the-taylor-swift-official-state-sandwich-politicians-understand-swifties-are-a-key-demographic/ | 2023-07-29T14:26:45 | 1 | https://www.qcnews.com/nexstar-media-wire/the-taylor-swift-official-state-sandwich-politicians-understand-swifties-are-a-key-demographic/ |
(NEXSTAR) – With heat records already falling this summer, you may be running your ceiling fan nearly non-stop, but did you know you may not be as cool as you could be?
If you’ve ever taken a close look at the fan, you may have noticed a small switch located on the side of the fan base. The switch, which is found on nearly every fan, can change the direction the fan spins.
Using that switch according to the season will not only keep you more comfortable, but it can also help you save money.
In the summer, make sure that your fan is going in a counterclockwise direction, which forces cool air directly downward and creates a “wind chill effect,” according to Home Depot. In the winter, you can switch it up so the fan rotates clockwise at a low speed, circulating the warm air that gets trapped near the ceiling.
If you have ceiling fans as well as air conditioning, using the fan correctly will allow you to raise the thermostat by roughly 4 degrees Fahrenheit and still feel just as comfortable, according to the Department of Energy. In moderately hot weather, you may even be able to turn off the AC. The DOE reminds people to turn off fans in unoccupied rooms.
According to Energy Star, if you raise your thermostat by just two degrees and use your ceiling fan, you can lower the cost of air conditioning by up to 14%.
If you’re in the market for a ceiling fan, larger fan blades will move more air than smaller ones, but you have to make sure it’s an appropriate size for the space.
The Department of Energy recommends blades be 7 to 9 feet above the floor and 10 to 12 inches away from the ceiling. The blades should be no closer than 8 inches from the ceiling and 18 inches from any walls. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/overlooked-ceiling-fan-switch-could-make-you-cooler-this-summer/ | 2023-07-29T14:26:46 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/overlooked-ceiling-fan-switch-could-make-you-cooler-this-summer/ |
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers broke for their August recess this week with work on funding the government largely incomplete, fueling worries about whether Congress will be able to avoid a partial government shutdown this fall.
Congress has until Oct. 1, the start of the new fiscal year, to act on government funding. They could pass spending bills to fund government agencies into next year, or simply pass a stopgap measure that keeps agencies running until they strike a longer-term agreement. No matter which route they take, it won’t be easy.
“We’re going to scare the hell out of the American people before we get this done,” said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.
Coons’ assessment is widely shared in Congress, reflecting the gulf between the Republican-led House and the Democratic-led Senate, which are charting vastly different — and mostly incompatible — paths on spending.
The Senate is adhering mostly to the top-line spending levels that President Joe Biden negotiated with House Republicans in late May as part of the debt-ceiling deal that extended the government’s borrowing authority and avoided an economically devastating default.
That agreement holds discretionary spending generally flat for the coming year while allowing increases for military and veterans accounts. On top of that, the Senate is looking to add $13.7 billion in additional emergency appropriations, including $8 billion for defense and $5.7 billion for nondefense.
House Republicans, many of whom opposed the debt-ceiling deal and refused to vote for it, are going a different way.
GOP leaders have teed up bills with far less spending than the agreement allows in an effort to win over members who insist on rolling back spending to fiscal year 2022 levels. They are also adding scores of policy add-ons broadly opposed by Democrats. There are proposals to reduce access to abortion pills, bans on the funding of hormone therapy and certain surgeries for transgender veterans, and a prohibition on training programs promoting diversity in the federal workplace, among many others.
At a press conference at the Capitol this past week, some members of the House Freedom Caucus, a conservative faction within the House GOP, said that voters elected a Republican majority in that chamber to rein in government spending and it was time for House Republicans to use every tool available to get the spending cuts they want.
“We should not fear a government shutdown,” said Rep. Bob Good, R-Va. “Most of the American people won’t even miss if the government is shut down temporarily.”
Many House Republicans disagree with that assessment. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, called it an oversimplification to say most Americans wouldn’t feel an impact. And he warned Republicans would take the blame for a shutdown.
“We always get blamed for it, no matter what,” Simpson said. “So it’s bad policy, it’s bad politics.”
But the slim five-seat majority Republicans hold amplifies the power that a small group can wield. Even though the debt ceiling agreement passed with a significant majority of both Republicans and Democrats, conservatives opponents were so unhappy in the aftermath that they shut down House votes for a few days, stalling the entire GOP agenda.
Shortly thereafter, McCarthy argued the numbers he negotiated with the White House amounted to a cap and “you can always do less.” GOP Rep. Kay Granger of Texas, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, followed that she would seek to limit nondefense spending at 2022 budget levels, saying the debt agreement “set a top-line spending cap — a ceiling, not a floor.”
The decision to cut spending below levels in the the debt ceiling deal helped get the House moving again, but put them on a collision course with the Senate, where the spending bills hew much closer to the agreement.
“What the House has done is they essentially tore up that agreement as soon as it was signed,” said Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. “And so we are in for a bumpy ride.”
Even as House Republicans have been moving their spending bills out of committee on party-line votes, the key committee in the Senate has been operating in a bipartisan fashion, drafting spending bills with sometimes unanimous support.
“The way to make this work is do it in a bipartisan way like we are doing in the Senate. If you do it in a partisan way, you’re heading to a shutdown. And I am really worried that that’s where the House Republicans are headed,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters this week.
McCarthy countered that people had the same doubts about whether House Republicans and the White House could reach an agreement to pass a debt ceiling extension and avoid a default.
“We’ve got ‘til Sept. 30. I think we can get this all done,” McCarthy said.
In a subsequent press conference, McCarthy said he had just met with Schumer to talk about the road ahead on an array of bills, including the spending bills.
“I don’t want the government to shut down,” McCarthy said. “I want to find that we can find common ground.”
In all, there are 12 spending bills. The House has passed one so far, and moved others out of committee. The Senate has passed none, though it has advanced all 12 out of committee, something that hasn’t happened since 2018.
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Still, the difficulty ahead was evident on the House side, where Republicans gave up until after the recess on trying to pass a spending measure to fund federal agriculture and rural programs and the Food and Drug Administration, amid disagreements over its contents. They began their August recess a day early instead of holding votes Friday.
Simpson said some of his Republican colleagues don’t want to take money approved already outside the appropriations process to cover some of this year’s spending and avoid deeper cuts. For example, the House bills would take almost all of the money approved last year for the Internal Revenue Service in Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and use the savings to avoid deeper spending cuts elsewhere.
Simpson said that without such rescissions, as they are called in Washington, he couldn’t vote for the agriculture spending bill because the cuts “would have just been devastating.”
“That’s the challenge we’re going to have when we get back in September,” he said.
Further complicating things in the House, a few Republicans are opposed to some of the policy riders being included in the spending bills. For example, the agriculture spending bill would reverse the FDA’s decision to allow abortion pills to be dispensed in certified pharmacies, instead of only by prescribers in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices.
“I had a problem with abortion being put inside an ag bill,” said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. “I think that’s ridiculous.”
It’s a strong possibility that Congress will have to pass a stopgap spending bill before the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. The Senate can vote first on the measure, which would put the onus on House Republicans to bring it up for a vote or allow for a shutdown. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-congress-august-recess-20230729-3toivss53bav7dc36tazqnulri-story.html | 2023-07-29T14:26:48 | 1 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-congress-august-recess-20230729-3toivss53bav7dc36tazqnulri-story.html |
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.05 billion Friday night, only the fifth time in the history of the game that the grand prize has reached into the billions.
No one managed to beat the massive odds and match all six numbers for Friday’s estimated $940 million jackpot. The numbers drawn were: 5, 10, 28, 52, 63 and the gold ball 18.
There have been 29 straight draws without a Mega Millions jackpot winner since the last grand prize ticket on April 18.
The $1.05 billion prize up for grabs in the next drawing Tuesday night would be for a sole winner choosing to be paid through an annuity, with annual payments over 30 years. Jackpot winners almost always opt for a lump sum payment, which for Tuesday’s drawing would be an estimated $527.9 million.
The potential jackpot is the fourth-largest in the game and the fifth over $1 billion, Mega Millions said in a statement early Saturday.
Although there were no jackpot winners, one ticket in Pennsylvania was worth $5 million and another in the state connected for $1 million. There also were $1 million winners in Arizona, California and New York, Mega Millions said.
It has been less than two weeks since someone in Los Angeles won a $1.08 billion Powerball prize that ranked as the sixth-largest in U.S. history. The winner of the prize is still a mystery.
Lottery jackpots grow so large because the odds of winning are so small. For Mega Millions, the odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 302.6 million.
Winners also would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-mega-millions-jackpot-winnerless-20230729-ofi6haxtazaizc6izswam25ndi-story.html | 2023-07-29T14:26:49 | 0 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-mega-millions-jackpot-winnerless-20230729-ofi6haxtazaizc6izswam25ndi-story.html |
(PINPOINT WEATHER) — Were you one of the lucky ones to get rain on Friday? North siders did!
Saturday Weather looks to be rather muggy with classic highs for July in the low to mid 90s.
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More lines and clusters of showers and thunderstorms will develop mid to late afternoon. Moisture off the Atlantic from the tropical system is moving inland and may affect areas south and east and fronts from the north along with leftover storms may drift in from the north.
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(The Conversation) – Like any millennial pop music fan active on social media, I’ve been following Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour – the surprise songs, the scramble to get tickets, her brief romance with that guy from The 1975 with a history of racist comments.
But as a political scientist, I was intrigued by something else: reaction to the tour by government officials. New Jersey renamed the state’s famed Taylor ham, egg and cheese in her honor – it’s now the “Taylor Swift Ham, Egg, and Cheese” official state sandwich.
Pittsburgh’s mayor briefly renamed the city “Swiftsburgh” when her tour hit town.
And in my neck of the woods, Swift Street in North Kansas City was temporarily rebranded “Swift Street (Taylor’s Version).”
Local or state governments have lauded Swift in some way at virtually every stop on her tour. While these honors make for great photo opportunities for Swifties, the politics of these moves is worth examining. Do politicians have something to gain in appealing to Swift’s fans?
Celebrities can help politicians
Unlike many celebrities, Swift does not involve herself much in politics. One particular tool of politicians looking to boost their numbers is to get celebrity endorsements. But Swift’s use of endorsements has been limited, save for backing two Democrats in her adopted home state of Tennessee: Phil Bredesen in his Senate race and U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper in his 2018 reelection campaign. Swift also endorsed Joe Biden in 2020.
Bredesen’s peak in Google search interest from 2010 to the present coincided with Swift’s endorsement in October 2018. Cooper saw more Google search traffic with Swift’s endorsement than at any point since his vote for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in March 2010.
While the specific impact of Swift’s endorsements is difficult to assess, an Emerson College poll of Tennesseans in 2018 found that 11.7% of those surveyed said Swift’s endorsement would make them more likely to support Bredesen – a number unlikely to make a difference in a race Bredesen lost by nearly 11 points despite Swift’s support. Cooper easily won reelection in his heavily Democratic Nashville-based district.
Although Swift’s endorsements likely did not sway these particular races, celebrity endorsements can matter in close races, particularly when the celebrity making the endorsement is viewed favorably – a likely scenario in Swift’s case.
Fawning = attention
A slight majority of Americans consider themselves at least something of a fan of Swift’s music – that includes me – and a June 2023 Echelon Insights poll showed 50% of likely voters view Swift at least somewhat favorably. This is a higher favorability rating than Joe Biden, Donald Trump and both major political parties.
We’re not talking about endorsements here, though – we’re talking about politicians aligning themselves with Swift with no reciprocity. One clear benefit to public officials fawning over Swift? Attention – not unlike that seen for Bredesen and Cooper in 2018.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s tweet declaring the “Taylor Swift ham, egg, and cheese” garnered 5,700 likes; his next unrelated tweet had fewer than 100.
A cursory analysis of social media data seems to support the idea that the use of Swift’s name in honorary government actions produces a result similar to that of Swift’s endorsements: it drives engagement. Murphy’s Instagram post lauding Swift garnered the most likes on any post of his in 2023, with the exception of an early June post on the state’s air-quality crisis.
OK, so politicians need publicity, and they can use Taylor Swift’s name to get it. But what about Swifties as a voting bloc?
The idea that Swifties might be a key demographic in future elections is not far-fetched given their location and age. A majority of Swift’s fans live in the suburbs, the swing territory of American politics. Further, most are Gen Zers or Millennials. These groups encompass an increasing share of the electorate with each passing year – up to 31% in 2020. Swift’s favorability among those ages 18 to 29 stands at 72%, and by one poll’s estimate, 21% in that age cohort say they would vote for Swift over Trump and Biden.
Taylor Swift Post Office?
World leaders from numerous countries have taken to social media to ask Swift to bring her tour to their countries. There’s an economic angle to this, of course, as a Swift tour stop can generate huge sums in consumer spending. In the U.S., however, the honorifics bestowed upon Swift have come since her tour dates were confirmed.
There is a question of whether these Swift-adjacent stunts boil down to campaigning thinly disguised as official government action. This is perhaps best demonstrated in Canada, where a member of Parliament filed a parliamentary grievance over the singer’s lack of Canadian tour dates.
Such behavior is perhaps analogous to, on a larger scale, the renaming of post offices in the U.S. Congress. While generally innocuous and locally meaningful, these moves still require government resources and staffers to put their attention toward them as opposed to substantive policy matters.
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Thank you for including a list of all the legislative lobbyists and their corresponding hobby horses (”Who paid lobbyists a total of $48.8 million to influence Maryland lawmaking, and what did they get?” July 27). My only complaint is that you should also include the lobbyists and interested parties comprising the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board, which is responsible for the spending blueprint known as Resilience 2050.
As Samuel Jordan, Eric Norton and Michael Scepaniak ably outlined in their recent commentary, the blueprint represents the same insanity of spending priorities on cars and highways (”Baltimore region’s new transportation blueprint: more of the same car-focused bad ideas,” July 21). This has always failed the Baltimore region in times past. After reading their op-ed, two thoughts come to mind.
First, if the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board is to have any credibility, it cannot include “elected and appointed officials from across the region” who have an interest in the status quo of keeping the lion’s share of revenue going to support more cars and traffic. I wonder how many people on their board actually use or rely on public transit or bicycling.
Second, I did a deep dive into the last time light rail or the Baltimore subway system was expanded, and it turns out that although Baltimore was one of the earlier cities in the nation to get a light rail system (1992), it is the only regional light rail system in the country that has not been expanded since the mid-1990s when it extended northbound and southbound to Hunt Valley and Baltimore-Washington International Airport. That expansion resulted in a 35% increased in ridership.
The subway, too, has not increased its track since 1996 when new stops to Shot Tower and Johns Hopkins Hospital were finally implemented. I’d like to see a corresponding limit on expanding highways for the next 30 years. Don’t worry about the highway lobby. Neither they nor their lobbyists will starve as they will have plenty of work simply fixing their mistakes.
— Paul R. Schlitz Jr., Baltimore
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Scorching hot weather in the Baltimore area will continue Saturday, with the heat and humidity leading the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning.
Cody Ledbetter, a meteorologist with the Baltimore/Washington office of the National Weather Service said Baltimore is expected to see highs in the mid-90s on Saturday, with the potential for showers and thunderstorms beginning in the afternoon.
Sunday will be quieter, Ledbetter said, with temperatures in the mid-80s, ahead of cooler and drier weather into next week.
The agency’s excessive heat warning will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. for portions of central, northern and southern Maryland, as well as Washington D.C. and parts of Virginia. The heat index, a combination of temperature and humidity, could reach up to 110, the weather service predicted.
To stay safe, people are advised to drink fluids, stay out of the sun and take extra precautions if working or spending time outside.
Severe thunderstorms on Friday evening temporarily cooled the region — and also delayed the Baltimore Orioles’ home matchup against the New York Yankees.
Baltimore’s health commissioner earlier this week issued a Code Red extreme heat alert through Saturday, a declaration made during periods of heat “severe enough to present a substantial threat to the life or health of vulnerable Baltimore residents,” according to a news release.
“Excessive heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States,” acting Commissioner Mary Beth Haller said. “The fact that we’re located in an urban area makes things worse because of population density and the presence of heat absorbent asphalt.”
[ Had enough of the heat? Baltimore once hit 90 degrees 25 days in a row. ]
Cooling centers open on Saturday include My Sisters Place Women’s Center, for women and children only, at 17 W. Franklin Street, and the ShopRite Howard Park located at 4601 Liberty Heights Avenue. Residents can also visit local Enoch Pratt Free Library branches during regular hours.
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks also extended its pool hours into Saturday. Neighborhood pools will be open until 7:30 p.m., one hour later.
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SATURDAY: Temperatures will quickly warm from the 70s Saturday morning into the 100s for many Arkansans during the afternoon. There is a heat advisory for most of Arkansas for feels-like temperatures over 105°. Skies will be mostly sunny with a southwest wind of around 5 mph.
SUNDAY: I’m forecasting temperatures to be even hotter Sunday afternoon. I think Little Rock will reach 101° with feels like temperatures near 110°. There is a 20% chance for a shower or storm, but it looks like most of the activity will be in Northern Arkansas.
WORK WEEK: It looks like higher humidity will move into Arkansas early next week. This will lead to lower temperatures but feels like temperatures will be just as high. There is also a small rain chance on Monday and Tuesday, but most will stay dry. Unfortunately, the triple digits will likely return by the middle of next week.
– Meteorologist Alex Libby
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Zeeland's glory days of high school sports will be celebrated today in Bismarck.
The Vikings won back-to-back state baseball championships in 1973 and 1974, the school's only state titles. The boys basketball team also went to the state tournament in 1974.
Harold Bruning, who coached both teams at Zeeland, remembers the teams as vividly now as he did 50 years ago.
"I remember one of the pep rallies we had and I was asked to describe the team," Bruning said. "I said, 'if I asked them to move that gym wall, they wouldn't come up with, 'we can't do it.' They'd say, 'how far do you want it moved.'
"They were a great bunch of kids to work with. I still call them kids," said the 88-year-old Bruning, who was born in Solen.
That collection of "kids" and their coach, will celebrate Zeeland's crowning sports achievement Saturday in Bismarck at the Ramada Inn. Bruning expects about 49 people to attend, including former players, spouses and other family members. The reunion begins at 5 p.m. with a gathering. A meal is planned for around 6, with a program to follow.
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Zeeland went to state four consecutive years from 1971-74 and again in 1977. Players from that entire run, and the 1974 basketball team, were invited to attend the first reunion for that collection of teams.
"It was a really good time there in Zeeland, a lot of good kids," Bruning said. "We hoped as many as possible from those teams would be able to come."
Sadly, Lowell Schweigert, the ace pitcher for Zeeland in those days, passed away a few years. Schweigert had a sparkling 20-3 record on the mound in the four years. Lowell went on to play collegiately at UND, where his brother Bubba, is now the head football coach.
"Lowell could really throw that ball," Bruning said. "Boy, he was something."
Terry Walhof was another key pitcher. Walhof and Lowell Schweigert were either pitching or playing third base.
Terry Hilt and Mahlon Schweigert, Lowell and Bubba's brother, were catchers.
Steve Meier, a longtime basketball coach and referee in Bismarck, played second base, while Tim Hilt saw a lot of time at shortstop.
Lynn Wolf was a top outfielder for the Vikings. James Streifel, Tim Dockter, Keith Schweigert, another of the Schweigert brothers, Rach Lacher, Larry Rutschke, Gerard Meier, no relation to Steve, and Ken Reiner also logged playing time in the outfield from 1971-74.
Bruning, who said he coached "about 10 or 12 years in Zeeland," said the team's success in both sports went beyond balls and strikes, or Xs and Os.
"They're determination to win is what I remember most," Bruning said. "They played the right way, but they were just so determined to win."
Five decades later, the champion Vikings will reunite.
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Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Katie Ledecky added to her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in history when she won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships, establishing two more notable records with the triumph.
The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky made her the first swimmer ever to win the same event six times at the world championships and also marked her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual golds ever at the worlds.
Ledecky, who had the 30 top times ever in the 800 entering the race, led all the way, dominating her competitors and winning in a time of 8 minutes, 8.87 seconds.
The gold in the 800 was Ledecky’s second individual gold of these championships following her win in the 1,500 free on Tuesday. She also took silver in the 400 free here.
Li Bingjie of China claimed the silver in 8:13.31, with Ariarne Titmus of Australia took the bronze in 8:13.59.
Kaylee McKeown of Australia made some history of her own with her gold in the women’s 200 backstroke. McKeown’s victory gave her a sweep of all three backstroke events here, after her earlier wins in the 50 and 100. She became the first swimmer ever to sweep all three backstrokes at the worlds.
McKeown took the lead at the final turn and steamed home in 2:03.85. She joined Leon Marchand of France and Qin Haiyang of China as swimmers who swept all three events in the same discipline at these worlds.
Regan Smith of the United States picked up the silver in 2:04.94, while Peng Xuwei of China got the bronze in 2:06.74.
Sarah Sjoestroem of Sweden continued her dominance with gold in the women’s 50-meter butterfly. The 29-year-old won in 24.77 and has now won the event five consecutive times at the worlds. The win brought Sjoestroem’s total number of individual medals at worlds to 20, equaling Phelps’ mark.
Zhang Yufei of China, who took gold in the 100 fly here, claimed the silver in 25.05, while American Gretchen Walsh got the bronze in 25.46.
Fan favorite Rikako Ikee of Japan finished seventh (25.78), but was greeted warmly by the home crowd. The 23-year-old Ikee won six gold medals at the 2018 Asian Games, but was diagnosed with leukemia in February of 2019. Her comeback continues to resonate with both the Japanese public and her fellow competitors.
Cameron McEvoy of Australia led all the way to capture the gold in the men’s 50-meter free in 21.06. American Jack Alexy collected his second silver of the worlds in 21.57 to go with his silver in the 100 free. Benjamin Proud of Britian, last year’s world champion, took the bronze in 21.58.
Maxime Grousset of France won gold in the men’s 100 fly in 50.14. The 24-year-old took the early lead and held on for the victory. Josh Liendo of Canada earned the silver in 50.34, while American Dare Rose made the podium with the bronze (50.46).
Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania equaled the world record of 29.30 in her semifinal in the women’s 50 breaststroke.
Australia won gold in the 4x100 mixed freestyle relay in a world-record time of 3:18.83. The U.S. took the silver in 3:20.82, with Britain getting the bronze in 3:21.68.
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Top Player Prop Bets for Marlins vs. Tigers on July 29, 2023
You can find player prop bet odds for Luis Arraez, Spencer Torkelson and others on the Miami Marlins and Detroit Tigers ahead of their matchup at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday at LoanDepot park.
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Marlins vs. Tigers Game Info
- When: Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
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MLB Props Today: Miami Marlins
Johnny Cueto Props
- Strikeouts Prop: Over/Under 4.5 (Over Odds: -145)
Cueto Stats
- The Marlins' Johnny Cueto will make his third start of the season.
Cueto Recent Games
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Luis Arraez Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +145)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +115)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +1000)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +195)
Arraez Stats
- Arraez has 24 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 30 walks and 51 RBI (144 total hits). He's also swiped one base.
- He has a slash line of .380/.428/.478 on the season.
- Arraez will look for his third straight game with a hit in this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .500 with four doubles, a triple, a walk and five RBI.
Arraez Recent Games
Jorge Soler Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -233)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -105)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +360)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +165)
Soler Stats
- Jorge Soler has 19 doubles, 24 home runs, 47 walks and 54 RBI (88 total hits). He's also swiped one base.
- He has a .240/.332/.488 slash line so far this year.
Soler Recent Games
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MLB Props Today: Detroit Tigers
Spencer Torkelson Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -244)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +115)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +390)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +145)
Torkelson Stats
- Torkelson has collected 90 hits with 23 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 43 walks. He has driven in 58 runs with two stolen bases.
- He has a .232/.311/.412 slash line on the season.
Torkelson Recent Games
Javier Báez Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -227)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +155)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +750)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +205)
Báez Stats
- Javier Baez has 86 hits with 12 doubles, four triples, seven home runs, 16 walks and 47 RBI. He's also stolen nine bases.
- He's slashing .225/.263/.332 so far this year.
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Marlins vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitchers Today - July 29
The Detroit Tigers (46-58) will aim to stop a four-game losing streak when visiting the Miami Marlins (56-48) at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday.
The Marlins will give the nod to Johnny Cueto (0-1) versus the Tigers and Beau Brieske.
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Marlins vs. Tigers Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: LoanDepot park
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- Probable Pitchers: Cueto - MIA (0-1, 4.50 ERA) vs Brieske - DET (0-0, 4.76 ERA)
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Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Johnny Cueto
- Cueto will get the start for the Marlins, his third of the season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, throwing six innings and giving up one earned run.
- He has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 4.50, a 3 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of .900.
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Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Beau Brieske
- Brieske gets the call to start for the Tigers, his first of the season.
- The 25-year-old righty has appeared out of the bullpen five times this season.
- In five appearances this season, he has a 4.76 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .261 against him.
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Saturday, July 29
In one of the many compelling matchups on the MLB schedule today, the Texas Rangers and the San Diego Padres take the field at PETCO Park.
In terms of live coverage, we have everything you need to know regarding today's MLB action here. Check out the links below.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Toronto Blue Jays (58-46) play the Los Angeles Angels (54-50)
The Angels will hit the field at Rogers Centre versus the Blue Jays on Saturday at 3:07 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:07 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.270 AVG, 17 HR, 65 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.301 AVG, 39 HR, 81 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (56-48) take on the Detroit Tigers (46-58)
The Tigers will hit the field at LoanDepot park versus the Marlins on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.380 AVG, 3 HR, 51 RBI)
- DET Key Player: Spencer Torkelson (.232 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (45-58) play the Philadelphia Phillies (56-47)
The Phillies will take to the field at PNC Park versus the Pirates on Saturday at 7:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet PT
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.256 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Bryson Stott (.302 AVG, 9 HR, 37 RBI)
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The Kansas City Royals (30-75) play the Minnesota Twins (54-51)
The Twins will take to the field at Kauffman Stadium against the Royals on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- KC Key Player: Bobby Witt Jr. (.257 AVG, 17 HR, 57 RBI)
- MIN Key Player: Carlos Correa (.229 AVG, 12 HR, 45 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (42-63) take on the Cleveland Guardians (52-52)
The Guardians hope to get a road victory at Guaranteed Rate Field versus the White Sox on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.267 AVG, 29 HR, 59 RBI)
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.285 AVG, 16 HR, 60 RBI)
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The New York Mets (49-54) face the Washington Nationals (43-61)
The Nationals will look to pick up a road win at Citi Field against the Mets on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.220 AVG, 30 HR, 73 RBI)
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.287 AVG, 16 HR, 54 RBI)
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The San Francisco Giants (56-48) host the Boston Red Sox (56-47)
The Red Sox will look to pick up a road win at Oracle Park versus the Giants on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.269 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI)
- BOS Key Player: Justin Turner (.286 AVG, 16 HR, 66 RBI)
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The St. Louis Cardinals (46-59) take on the Chicago Cubs (52-51)
The Cubs hope to get a road victory at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- STL Key Player: Nolan Arenado (.284 AVG, 22 HR, 77 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.281 AVG, 7 HR, 57 RBI)
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The Houston Astros (58-46) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (63-43)
The Rays will take to the field at Minute Maid Park versus the Astros on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.304 AVG, 18 HR, 69 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.264 AVG, 11 HR, 48 RBI)
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The Baltimore Orioles (63-40) play host to the New York Yankees (54-49)
The Yankees will take to the field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Orioles on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.268 AVG, 14 HR, 46 RBI)
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.261 AVG, 16 HR, 43 RBI)
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The Atlanta Braves (65-36) play host to the Milwaukee Brewers (57-47)
The Brewers will hit the field at Truist Park versus the Braves on Saturday at 7:20 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.329 AVG, 23 HR, 59 RBI)
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.286 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (55-49) face the Seattle Mariners (53-50)
The Mariners will hit the field at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.290 AVG, 21 HR, 57 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.252 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Colorado Rockies (40-63) play host to the Oakland Athletics (29-76)
The Athletics hope to get a road victory at Coors Field versus the Rockies on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.254 AVG, 16 HR, 48 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Tony Kemp (.216 AVG, 3 HR, 20 RBI)
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The San Diego Padres (50-54) play the Texas Rangers (60-44)
The Rangers hope to get a road victory at PETCO Park versus the Padres on Saturday at 8:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.266 AVG, 20 HR, 63 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.277 AVG, 15 HR, 64 RBI)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (58-44) take on the Cincinnati Reds (57-48)
The Reds will look to pick up a road win at Dodger Stadium versus the Dodgers on Saturday at 9:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet LA
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- LAD Key Player: Freddie Freeman (.332 AVG, 21 HR, 73 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.276 AVG, 15 HR, 56 RBI)
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MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: Saturday, July 29
As we approach Saturday's MLB slate, let's take a look at the probable starters for each contest. One of the day's most anticipated matchups pits the Yankees (Clarke Schmidt) against the Orioles (Tyler Wells).
Keep reading to find the pitching matchups for every game on the schedule for July 29.
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Today's Probable Starting Pitchers
Angels at Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
The Los Angeles Angels will send Reid Detmers (2-7) to the mound as they play the Blue Jays, who will counter with Alek Manoah (2-8) for the game between the teams on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Angels at Blue Jays
- TOR Odds to Win: -125
- LAA Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9.5 runs
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Live Stream Angels at Blue Jays
- Game Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Streaming: MLB Network (regional restrictions may apply)
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Tigers at Marlins Probable Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers will send Beau Brieske (0-0) to the bump as they face the Marlins, who will look to Johnny Cueto (0-1) for the matchup between the teams Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Tigers at Marlins
- MIA Odds to Win: -155
- DET Odds to Win: +130
- Total: 8 runs
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Live Stream Tigers at Marlins
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Streaming: Fox Sports 1 (regional restrictions may apply)
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Phillies at Pirates Probable Pitchers
The Philadelphia Phillies will send Aaron Nola (9-6) to the bump as they play the Pirates, who will hand the ball to Quinn Priester (1-1) when the teams meet Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Phillies at Pirates
- PHI Odds to Win: -185
- PIT Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Streaming: SportsNet PT (regional restrictions may apply)
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Twins at Royals Probable Pitchers
The Minnesota Twins will send Bailey Ober (6-4) to the mound as they take on the Royals, who will give the start to Jordan Lyles (1-12) when the teams play on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Twins at Royals
- MIN Odds to Win: -190
- KC Odds to Win: +155
- Total: 9.5 runs
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- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Streaming: BSKC (regional restrictions may apply)
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Guardians at White Sox Probable Pitchers
The Cleveland Guardians will send Logan Allen (4-3) to the hill as they take on the White Sox, who will give the start to Touki Toussaint (1-3) when the teams meet on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Guardians at White Sox
- CHW Odds to Win: -
- CLE Odds to Win: -
- Total: 9.5 runs
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- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Streaming: NBCS-CHI (regional restrictions may apply)
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Nationals at Mets Probable Pitchers
The Washington Nationals will send Patrick Corbin (6-11) to the mound as they play the Mets, who will counter with Carlos Carrasco (3-4) when the teams play Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Nationals at Mets
- NYM Odds to Win: -175
- WSH Odds to Win: +145
- Total: 9.5 runs
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- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Streaming: SNY (regional restrictions may apply)
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Red Sox at Giants Probable Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox will send James Paxton (6-2) to the mound as they face the Giants, who will counter with Ryan Walker (3-0) for the game between the teams on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Red Sox at Giants
- BOS Odds to Win: -115
- SF Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 8 runs
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- Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Streaming: FOX (regional restrictions may apply)
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Cubs at Cardinals Probable Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs will send Jameson Taillon (4-6) to the hill as they play the Cardinals, who will look to Adam Wainwright (3-4) when the teams play on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Cubs at Cardinals
- STL Odds to Win: -115
- CHC Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 10 runs
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- Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Streaming: BSMW (regional restrictions may apply)
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Rays at Astros Probable Pitchers
The Tampa Bay Rays will send Taj Bradley (5-6) to the mound as they take on the Astros, who will give the start to Hunter Brown (6-7) when the teams play Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Rays at Astros
- HOU Odds to Win: -140
- TB Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 8.5 runs
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Live Stream Rays at Astros
- Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Streaming: FOX (regional restrictions may apply)
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Yankees at Orioles Probable Pitchers
The New York Yankees will send Schmidt (6-6) to the mound as they play the Orioles, who will counter with Wells (7-5) for the matchup between the clubs Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Yankees at Orioles
- BAL Odds to Win: -125
- NYY Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Streaming: FOX (regional restrictions may apply)
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Brewers at Braves Probable Pitchers
The Milwaukee Brewers will send Julio Teheran (2-4) to the hill as they play the Braves, who will hand the ball to Bryce Elder (7-2) when the clubs play Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Brewers at Braves
- ATL Odds to Win: -200
- MIL Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 10 runs
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Live Stream Brewers at Braves
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Streaming: BSSE (regional restrictions may apply)
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Mariners at Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
The Seattle Mariners will send Bryan Woo (1-3) to the bump as they play the Diamondbacks, who will give the start to Brandon Pfaadt (0-4) when the teams play on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Mariners at Diamondbacks
- SEA Odds to Win: -125
- ARI Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9.5 runs
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- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Streaming: ARID (regional restrictions may apply)
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Athletics at Rockies Probable Pitchers
The Oakland Athletics will send Paul Blackburn (1-2) to the hill as they face the Rockies, who will counter with Chris Flexen (0-0) when the teams meet Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Athletics at Rockies
- COL Odds to Win: -115
- OAK Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 12 runs
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- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Streaming: SportsNet RM (regional restrictions may apply)
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Rangers at Padres Probable Pitchers
The Texas Rangers will send Martin Perez (8-3) to the hill as they take on the Padres, who will hand the ball to Yu Darvish (7-7) for the matchup between the teams Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Rangers at Padres
- SD Odds to Win: -160
- TEX Odds to Win: +135
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 8:40 PM ET
- Streaming: SDPA (regional restrictions may apply)
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Reds at Dodgers Probable Pitchers
The Cincinnati Reds will send Luke Weaver (2-2) to the hill as they play the Dodgers, who will look to Emmet Sheehan (3-1) for the game between the clubs Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Reds at Dodgers
- LAD Odds to Win: -200
- CIN Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 10.5 runs
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- Game Time: 9:10 PM ET
- Streaming: SportsNet LA (regional restrictions may apply)
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Germany vs. Colombia: Live Stream, TV Channel & Game Info - July 30
Published: Jul. 29, 2023 at 8:37 AM CDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
Germany will meet Colombia, in the middle round of group-stage matches at the 2023 Women's World Cup, on July 30 at 5:30 AM ET in Sydney, Australia.
This game will be available on Fox Sports 1.
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How to Watch Germany vs. Colombia
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Venue: Sydney Football Stadium
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Germany Group Stage Schedule
Germany's Recent Performance
- In its previous match, Germany got a 6-0 victory over Morocco, taking 15 shots and outshooting by 10.
- Germany was led by Alexandra Popp, who scored two of her side's goals versus .
- Popp's Women's World Cup statline through one appearance for Germany includes two goals.
- In one Women's World Cup game so far, Klara Buehl has recorded one goal while adding one assist.
- During Women's World Cup play, Lea Schuller has scored one goal (but has no assists).
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Germany's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Merle Frohms #1
- Chantal Hagel #2
- Kathrin Hendrich #3
- Sophia Kleinherne #4
- Marina Hegering #5
- Lena Oberdorf #6
- Lea Schuller #7
- Sydney Lohmann #8
- Svenja Huth #9
- Laura Freigang #10
- Alexandra Popp #11
- Ann Katrin Berger #12
- Sara Daebritz #13
- Lena Lattwein #14
- Sjoeke Nusken #15
- Nicole Anyomi #16
- Felicitas Rauch #17
- Melanie Leupolz #18
- Klara Buehl #19
- Lina Magull #20
- Stina Johannes #21
- Jule Brand #22
- Sara Doorsoun #23
Colombia Group Stage Schedule
Colombia's Recent Performance
- In its most recent match on July 24, Colombia defeated South Korea 2-0. Colombia outshot South Korea 15 to four.
- Linda Caicedo and Catalina Usme paced Colombia by tallying a goal each. They had one and three shots, respectively.
- Usme has one goal for Colombia in Women's World Cup (one game).
- Caicedo has one goal for Colombia in Women's World Cup.
Colombia's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Catalina Perez #1
- Manuela Vanegas #2
- Daniela Arias #3
- Diana Ospina #4
- Lorena Bedoya #5
- Daniela Montoya #6
- Cami Reyes Calderon #7
- Marcela Restrepo #8
- Mayra Ramirez #9
- Leicy Santos #10
- Catalina Usme #11
- Sandra Sepulveda #12
- Natalia Giraldo Alzate #13
- Angela Daniela Baron #14
- Ana Maria Guzman #15
- Lady Andrade #16
- Caroline Arias #17
- Linda Caicedo #18
- Jorelyn Carabali #19
- Monica Ramos Santana #20
- Ivonne Chacon #21
- Daniela Caracas #22
- Elexa Marie Bahr Gutierrez #23
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Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Katie Ledecky added to her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in history when she won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships, establishing two more notable records with the triumph.
The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky made her the first swimmer ever to win the same event six times at the world championships and also marked her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual golds ever at the worlds.
Ledecky, who had the 30 top times ever in the 800 entering the race, led all the way, dominating her competitors and winning in a time of 8 minutes, 8.87 seconds.
The gold in the 800 was Ledecky’s second individual gold of these championships following her win in the 1,500 free on Tuesday. She also took silver in the 400 free here.
Li Bingjie of China claimed the silver in 8:13.31, with Ariarne Titmus of Australia took the bronze in 8:13.59.
Kaylee McKeown of Australia made some history of her own with her gold in the women’s 200 backstroke. McKeown’s victory gave her a sweep of all three backstroke events here, after her earlier wins in the 50 and 100. She became the first swimmer ever to sweep all three backstrokes at the worlds.
McKeown took the lead at the final turn and steamed home in 2:03.85. She joined Leon Marchand of France and Qin Haiyang of China as swimmers who swept all three events in the same discipline at these worlds.
Regan Smith of the United States picked up the silver in 2:04.94, while Peng Xuwei of China got the bronze in 2:06.74.
Sarah Sjoestroem of Sweden continued her dominance with gold in the women’s 50-meter butterfly. The 29-year-old won in 24.77 and has now won the event five consecutive times at the worlds. The win brought Sjoestroem’s total number of individual medals at worlds to 20, equaling Phelps’ mark.
Zhang Yufei of China, who took gold in the 100 fly here, claimed the silver in 25.05, while American Gretchen Walsh got the bronze in 25.46.
Fan favorite Rikako Ikee of Japan finished seventh (25.78), but was greeted warmly by the home crowd. The 23-year-old Ikee won six gold medals at the 2018 Asian Games, but was diagnosed with leukemia in February of 2019. Her comeback continues to resonate with both the Japanese public and her fellow competitors.
Cameron McEvoy of Australia led all the way to capture the gold in the men’s 50-meter free in 21.06. American Jack Alexy collected his second silver of the worlds in 21.57 to go with his silver in the 100 free. Benjamin Proud of Britian, last year’s world champion, took the bronze in 21.58.
Maxime Grousset of France won gold in the men’s 100 fly in 50.14. The 24-year-old took the early lead and held on for the victory. Josh Liendo of Canada earned the silver in 50.34, while American Dare Rose made the podium with the bronze (50.46).
Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania equaled the world record of 29.30 in her semifinal in the women’s 50 breaststroke.
Australia won gold in the 4x100 mixed freestyle relay in a world-record time of 3:18.83. The U.S. took the silver in 3:20.82, with Britain getting the bronze in 3:21.68.
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ATLANTA — Those both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes are struggling with income right now with union actors and writers on strike, but one Atlanta-based actor said the film industry is coming together to help one another.
The writer's union, WGA, went on strike in May, and two weeks ago, SAG-AFTRA actors did the same.
Atlanta-based actor David Alexander said he and many others are pitching in to help each other.
“We were trying to figure out a way to support people here locally that are out of work because of the strike," Alexander said.
Alexander and other union actors came up with the idea of the website Talent Supporting Talent, where you can see a dropdown menu of businesses owned by those in the metro Atlanta movie industry. Most of them offer discounts to union members.
“The site is for not only actors, but for writers and crew who are currently not striking, but they're out of work because they don't have anything to do while we're on strike," Alexander said.
Kevin Curry decided to start his own business after the movie industry all but shut down during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It almost feels like we're in COVID again for the actors just because everything's kind of came to a standstill and there's no foreseeable future where it could come back," Curry said.
Curry owns the cleaning service Man Maid and said the strike is worth it for the industry's future.
“Obviously, we're fighting for something more than just short term," Curry said. "We're trying to look long term down the down the road for stuff, so just help in any way that we can, whether it's a discount or nearby one, get one free for our cleaning services.”
Tyler Buckingham works as both an actor and stuntman.
“I am offering a 50% discount for SAG-AFTRA members on group training. It's very near and dear to my heart because I'm also an actor and a stunt man in the film and TV industry here in Atlanta, Georgia," Buckingham said.
Buckingham runs his own personal training business when he isn't jumping off buildings or being set on fire as a stunt actor.
“We don't understand why it's so hard for these big businesses to simply allow us to live making a livable wage in an industry where we get to create art, we get to create life on screen, and to know that," Buckingham said." We have to work three or four other jobs.”
Buckingham is busy working another job while movie-making here in the "Hollywood of the South" remains at a standstill.
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Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Katie Ledecky added to her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in history when she won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships, establishing two more notable records with the triumph.
The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky made her the first swimmer ever to win the same event six times at the world championships and also marked her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual golds ever at the worlds.
Ledecky, who had the 30 top times ever in the 800 entering the race, led all the way, dominating her competitors and winning in a time of 8 minutes, 8.87 seconds.
The gold in the 800 was Ledecky’s second individual gold of these championships following her win in the 1,500 free on Tuesday. She also took silver in the 400 free here.
Li Bingjie of China claimed the silver in 8:13.31, with Ariarne Titmus of Australia took the bronze in 8:13.59.
Kaylee McKeown of Australia made some history of her own with her gold in the women’s 200 backstroke. McKeown’s victory gave her a sweep of all three backstroke events here, after her earlier wins in the 50 and 100. She became the first swimmer ever to sweep all three backstrokes at the worlds.
McKeown took the lead at the final turn and steamed home in 2:03.85. She joined Leon Marchand of France and Qin Haiyang of China as swimmers who swept all three events in the same discipline at these worlds.
Regan Smith of the United States picked up the silver in 2:04.94, while Peng Xuwei of China got the bronze in 2:06.74.
Sarah Sjoestroem of Sweden continued her dominance with gold in the women’s 50-meter butterfly. The 29-year-old won in 24.77 and has now won the event five consecutive times at the worlds. The win brought Sjoestroem’s total number of individual medals at worlds to 20, equaling Phelps’ mark.
Zhang Yufei of China, who took gold in the 100 fly here, claimed the silver in 25.05, while American Gretchen Walsh got the bronze in 25.46.
Fan favorite Rikako Ikee of Japan finished seventh (25.78), but was greeted warmly by the home crowd. The 23-year-old Ikee won six gold medals at the 2018 Asian Games, but was diagnosed with leukemia in February of 2019. Her comeback continues to resonate with both the Japanese public and her fellow competitors.
Cameron McEvoy of Australia led all the way to capture the gold in the men’s 50-meter free in 21.06. American Jack Alexy collected his second silver of the worlds in 21.57 to go with his silver in the 100 free. Benjamin Proud of Britian, last year’s world champion, took the bronze in 21.58.
Maxime Grousset of France won gold in the men’s 100 fly in 50.14. The 24-year-old took the early lead and held on for the victory. Josh Liendo of Canada earned the silver in 50.34, while American Dare Rose made the podium with the bronze (50.46).
Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania equaled the world record of 29.30 in her semifinal in the women’s 50 breaststroke.
Australia won gold in the 4x100 mixed freestyle relay in a world-record time of 3:18.83. The U.S. took the silver in 3:20.82, with Britain getting the bronze in 3:21.68.
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ATLANTA — A man is dead, and a woman was seriously hurt following a shooting in the late morning on Friday, according to Atlanta Police Department.
Dispatchers alerted officers to an incident on Southwood Cove in the southwest part of the city around 10:57 a.m. According to reports, a person had been shot.
When officers arrived, they reported a woman and a man that had been shot. Investigators said the two knew each other and that the man shot the woman during an argument, then fatally shot himself.
A response team from Grady EMS was also called to the location. They provided medical attention to the woman before transporting her to a nearby hospital. Police said, presently, she remains in serious condition under medical care.
The authorities have labeled the incident a death investigation and have not ruled out any potential angles in their efforts to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Saturday, July 29
In one of the many compelling matchups on the MLB schedule today, the Texas Rangers and the San Diego Padres take the field at PETCO Park.
In terms of live coverage, we have everything you need to know regarding today's MLB action here. Check out the links below.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Toronto Blue Jays (58-46) play the Los Angeles Angels (54-50)
The Angels will hit the field at Rogers Centre versus the Blue Jays on Saturday at 3:07 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:07 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.270 AVG, 17 HR, 65 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.301 AVG, 39 HR, 81 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (56-48) take on the Detroit Tigers (46-58)
The Tigers will hit the field at LoanDepot park versus the Marlins on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.380 AVG, 3 HR, 51 RBI)
- DET Key Player: Spencer Torkelson (.232 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (45-58) play the Philadelphia Phillies (56-47)
The Phillies will take to the field at PNC Park versus the Pirates on Saturday at 7:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet PT
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.256 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Bryson Stott (.302 AVG, 9 HR, 37 RBI)
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The Kansas City Royals (30-75) play the Minnesota Twins (54-51)
The Twins will take to the field at Kauffman Stadium against the Royals on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- KC Key Player: Bobby Witt Jr. (.257 AVG, 17 HR, 57 RBI)
- MIN Key Player: Carlos Correa (.229 AVG, 12 HR, 45 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (42-63) take on the Cleveland Guardians (52-52)
The Guardians hope to get a road victory at Guaranteed Rate Field versus the White Sox on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.267 AVG, 29 HR, 59 RBI)
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.285 AVG, 16 HR, 60 RBI)
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The New York Mets (49-54) face the Washington Nationals (43-61)
The Nationals will look to pick up a road win at Citi Field against the Mets on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.220 AVG, 30 HR, 73 RBI)
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.287 AVG, 16 HR, 54 RBI)
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The San Francisco Giants (56-48) host the Boston Red Sox (56-47)
The Red Sox will look to pick up a road win at Oracle Park versus the Giants on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.269 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI)
- BOS Key Player: Justin Turner (.286 AVG, 16 HR, 66 RBI)
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The St. Louis Cardinals (46-59) take on the Chicago Cubs (52-51)
The Cubs hope to get a road victory at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- STL Key Player: Nolan Arenado (.284 AVG, 22 HR, 77 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.281 AVG, 7 HR, 57 RBI)
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The Houston Astros (58-46) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (63-43)
The Rays will take to the field at Minute Maid Park versus the Astros on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.304 AVG, 18 HR, 69 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.264 AVG, 11 HR, 48 RBI)
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The Baltimore Orioles (63-40) play host to the New York Yankees (54-49)
The Yankees will take to the field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Orioles on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.268 AVG, 14 HR, 46 RBI)
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.261 AVG, 16 HR, 43 RBI)
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The Atlanta Braves (65-36) play host to the Milwaukee Brewers (57-47)
The Brewers will hit the field at Truist Park versus the Braves on Saturday at 7:20 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.329 AVG, 23 HR, 59 RBI)
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.286 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (55-49) face the Seattle Mariners (53-50)
The Mariners will hit the field at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.290 AVG, 21 HR, 57 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.252 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Colorado Rockies (40-63) play host to the Oakland Athletics (29-76)
The Athletics hope to get a road victory at Coors Field versus the Rockies on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.254 AVG, 16 HR, 48 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Tony Kemp (.216 AVG, 3 HR, 20 RBI)
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The San Diego Padres (50-54) play the Texas Rangers (60-44)
The Rangers hope to get a road victory at PETCO Park versus the Padres on Saturday at 8:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.266 AVG, 20 HR, 63 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.277 AVG, 15 HR, 64 RBI)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (58-44) take on the Cincinnati Reds (57-48)
The Reds will look to pick up a road win at Dodger Stadium versus the Dodgers on Saturday at 9:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet LA
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- LAD Key Player: Freddie Freeman (.332 AVG, 21 HR, 73 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.276 AVG, 15 HR, 56 RBI)
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ATLANTA — There's a $1 billion jackpot on the line after no one took home the $940 million prize last night; five people around the United States secured million-dollar winning tickets. Sadly none of those winners were In Georgia, but there were a few people that won $10,000.
The winning numbers for Friday, July 29, were 5, 10, 28, 52, 63 and Mega Ball 18. The Megaplier was 5x.
The $1.05 billion jackpot for Tuesday is tied for the seventh-largest U.S. lottery prize and the fourth-largest in Mega Millions history. July has been a hot month for lottery prizes after a ticket sold in downtown Los Angeles won the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot.
While no one took home the jackpot Friday, five players still came out on top: four players in Arizona, California, New York and Pennsylvania won $1 million apiece by matching the first five white balls, and another ticket in Pennsylvania won $5 million with the Megaplier option.
How many people won the Mega Millions in Georgia?
$10,000 prize: 3 winners
$500 prize: 51 winners
$200 prize: 159 winners
What are my chances of winning the Mega Millions?
The game's odds are 1 in 302.6 million.
Lucky winners can choose an annuity with annual payments over 29 years. Winners almost always take the cash option, which would be an estimated $527.9 million for Friday night's drawing.
News happens fast. Download our 11Alive News app for all the latest breaking updates, and sign up for our Speed Feed newsletter to get a rundown of the latest headlines across north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/lottery/mega-millions-1-billion-fridays-numbers/85-19d07df7-85ee-4e09-bf61-ce0cdd5ebc60 | 2023-07-29T14:28:52 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/lottery/mega-millions-1-billion-fridays-numbers/85-19d07df7-85ee-4e09-bf61-ce0cdd5ebc60 |
Germany vs. Colombia: Live Stream, TV Channel & Game Info - July 30
Published: Jul. 29, 2023 at 8:37 AM CDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
Germany will meet Colombia, in the middle round of group-stage matches at the 2023 Women's World Cup, on July 30 at 5:30 AM ET in Sydney, Australia.
This game will be available on Fox Sports 1.
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How to Watch Germany vs. Colombia
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Venue: Sydney Football Stadium
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Germany Group Stage Schedule
Germany's Recent Performance
- In its previous match, Germany got a 6-0 victory over Morocco, taking 15 shots and outshooting by 10.
- Germany was led by Alexandra Popp, who scored two of her side's goals versus .
- Popp's Women's World Cup statline through one appearance for Germany includes two goals.
- In one Women's World Cup game so far, Klara Buehl has recorded one goal while adding one assist.
- During Women's World Cup play, Lea Schuller has scored one goal (but has no assists).
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Germany's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Merle Frohms #1
- Chantal Hagel #2
- Kathrin Hendrich #3
- Sophia Kleinherne #4
- Marina Hegering #5
- Lena Oberdorf #6
- Lea Schuller #7
- Sydney Lohmann #8
- Svenja Huth #9
- Laura Freigang #10
- Alexandra Popp #11
- Ann Katrin Berger #12
- Sara Daebritz #13
- Lena Lattwein #14
- Sjoeke Nusken #15
- Nicole Anyomi #16
- Felicitas Rauch #17
- Melanie Leupolz #18
- Klara Buehl #19
- Lina Magull #20
- Stina Johannes #21
- Jule Brand #22
- Sara Doorsoun #23
Colombia Group Stage Schedule
Colombia's Recent Performance
- In its most recent match on July 24, Colombia defeated South Korea 2-0. Colombia outshot South Korea 15 to four.
- Linda Caicedo and Catalina Usme paced Colombia by tallying a goal each. They had one and three shots, respectively.
- Usme has one goal for Colombia in Women's World Cup (one game).
- Caicedo has one goal for Colombia in Women's World Cup.
Colombia's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Catalina Perez #1
- Manuela Vanegas #2
- Daniela Arias #3
- Diana Ospina #4
- Lorena Bedoya #5
- Daniela Montoya #6
- Cami Reyes Calderon #7
- Marcela Restrepo #8
- Mayra Ramirez #9
- Leicy Santos #10
- Catalina Usme #11
- Sandra Sepulveda #12
- Natalia Giraldo Alzate #13
- Angela Daniela Baron #14
- Ana Maria Guzman #15
- Lady Andrade #16
- Caroline Arias #17
- Linda Caicedo #18
- Jorelyn Carabali #19
- Monica Ramos Santana #20
- Ivonne Chacon #21
- Daniela Caracas #22
- Elexa Marie Bahr Gutierrez #23
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon.
Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. That’s because it will be closer than usual, just 222,159 miles away, thus the supermoon label.
The moon will be even closer the night of Wednesday, Aug. 30 — a scant 222,043 miles distant. Because it’s the second full moon in the same month, it will be what's called a blue moon.
“Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch the full moon rise in the eastern sky within minutes of sunset. And it happens twice in August,” said retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak, dubbed Mr. Eclipse for his eclipse-chasing expertise.
PHOTOS: Throwback to July 2022 supermoon
The last time two full supermoons graced the sky in the same month was in 2018. It won’t happen again until 2037, according to Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi, founder of the Virtual Telescope Project.
Masi will provide a live webcast of Tuesday evening’s supermoon, as it rises over the Coliseum in Rome.
“My plans are to capture the beauty of this ... hopefully bringing the emotion of the show to our viewers,” Masi said in an email.
“The supermoon offers us a great opportunity to look up and discover the sky,” he added.
This year’s first supermoon was in July. The fourth and last will be in September. The two in August will be closer than either of those.
Provided clear skies, binoculars or backyard telescopes can enhance the experience, Espenak said, revealing such features as lunar maria — the dark plains formed by ancient volcanic lava flows — and rays emanating from lunar craters.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the August full moon is traditionally known as the sturgeon moon. That’s because of the abundance of that fish in the Great Lakes in August, hundreds of years ago. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/two-supermoons-blue-moon-in-august-2023/507-f73a6431-0522-4bca-839d-504e8750d913 | 2023-07-29T14:28:58 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/two-supermoons-blue-moon-in-august-2023/507-f73a6431-0522-4bca-839d-504e8750d913 |
(NEXSTAR) – The current Mega Millions jackpot is now tied for the fourth-largest in the game’s history after yet another drawing produced no grand-prize winners.
Friday’s winning numbers — 5, 10, 28, 52, 63, and Mega Ball 18 — went unmatched, continuing a 29-drawing trend that began after the last jackpot-winner was announced on April 18.
The current jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.05 billion, with a cash option of $527.9 million. That amount officially qualifies as the fourth-largest grand prize in Mega Millions history, tied with a jackpot awarded in Jan. 2021.
The current jackpot has steadily grown since April, after a ticketholder in New York matched all six numbers to win a $20-million prize. (The previous jackpot, awarded days before on April 14, was worth $483 million.) A total of 46 players, meanwhile, have won second-tier prizes worth $1 million or more since the last jackpot was won, the Mega Millions lottery confirmed in a press release.
Friday night’s drawing produced five of those second-tier winners, including one each in Arizona, California and New York, and two in Pennsylvania. One of the winning ticketholders in Pennsylvania had also purchased the Megaplier option (which multiplied Friday’s winnings by five times), making that ticket worth $5 million.
“In the current Mega Millions matrix and Megaplier configuration, which has been in place since October 28, 2017, there has never been a Megaplier of 5x drawn at this extraordinary jackpot level,” reads a portion of the Mega Millions press release. “That means a lot of prizes in other tiers have been multiplied by a factor of five!”
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 1. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/mega-millions-jackpot-exceeds-1-billion-now-4th-largest-in-games-history/ | 2023-07-29T14:29:04 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/mega-millions-jackpot-exceeds-1-billion-now-4th-largest-in-games-history/ |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon.
Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. That’s because it will be closer than usual, just 222,159 miles away, thus the supermoon label.
The moon will be even closer the night of Wednesday, Aug. 30 — a scant 222,043 miles distant. Because it’s the second full moon in the same month, it will be what's called a blue moon.
“Warm summer nights are the ideal time to watch the full moon rise in the eastern sky within minutes of sunset. And it happens twice in August,” said retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak, dubbed Mr. Eclipse for his eclipse-chasing expertise.
PHOTOS: Throwback to July 2022 supermoon
The last time two full supermoons graced the sky in the same month was in 2018. It won’t happen again until 2037, according to Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi, founder of the Virtual Telescope Project.
Masi will provide a live webcast of Tuesday evening’s supermoon, as it rises over the Coliseum in Rome.
“My plans are to capture the beauty of this ... hopefully bringing the emotion of the show to our viewers,” Masi said in an email.
“The supermoon offers us a great opportunity to look up and discover the sky,” he added.
This year’s first supermoon was in July. The fourth and last will be in September. The two in August will be closer than either of those.
Provided clear skies, binoculars or backyard telescopes can enhance the experience, Espenak said, revealing such features as lunar maria — the dark plains formed by ancient volcanic lava flows — and rays emanating from lunar craters.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the August full moon is traditionally known as the sturgeon moon. That’s because of the abundance of that fish in the Great Lakes in August, hundreds of years ago. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/two-supermoons-blue-moon-in-august-2023/507-f73a6431-0522-4bca-839d-504e8750d913 | 2023-07-29T14:29:04 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/two-supermoons-blue-moon-in-august-2023/507-f73a6431-0522-4bca-839d-504e8750d913 |
(NEXSTAR) – With heat records already falling this summer, you may be running your ceiling fan nearly non-stop, but did you know you may not be as cool as you could be?
If you’ve ever taken a close look at the fan, you may have noticed a small switch located on the side of the fan base. The switch, which is found on nearly every fan, can change the direction the fan spins.
Using that switch according to the season will not only keep you more comfortable, but it can also help you save money.
In the summer, make sure that your fan is going in a counterclockwise direction, which forces cool air directly downward and creates a “wind chill effect,” according to Home Depot. In the winter, you can switch it up so the fan rotates clockwise at a low speed, circulating the warm air that gets trapped near the ceiling.
If you have ceiling fans as well as air conditioning, using the fan correctly will allow you to raise the thermostat by roughly 4 degrees Fahrenheit and still feel just as comfortable, according to the Department of Energy. In moderately hot weather, you may even be able to turn off the AC. The DOE reminds people to turn off fans in unoccupied rooms.
According to Energy Star, if you raise your thermostat by just two degrees and use your ceiling fan, you can lower the cost of air conditioning by up to 14%.
If you’re in the market for a ceiling fan, larger fan blades will move more air than smaller ones, but you have to make sure it’s an appropriate size for the space.
The Department of Energy recommends blades be 7 to 9 feet above the floor and 10 to 12 inches away from the ceiling. The blades should be no closer than 8 inches from the ceiling and 18 inches from any walls. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/overlooked-ceiling-fan-switch-could-make-you-cooler-this-summer/ | 2023-07-29T14:29:10 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/overlooked-ceiling-fan-switch-could-make-you-cooler-this-summer/ |
(The Conversation) – Like any millennial pop music fan active on social media, I’ve been following Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour – the surprise songs, the scramble to get tickets, her brief romance with that guy from The 1975 with a history of racist comments.
But as a political scientist, I was intrigued by something else: reaction to the tour by government officials. New Jersey renamed the state’s famed Taylor ham, egg and cheese in her honor – it’s now the “Taylor Swift Ham, Egg, and Cheese” official state sandwich.
Pittsburgh’s mayor briefly renamed the city “Swiftsburgh” when her tour hit town.
And in my neck of the woods, Swift Street in North Kansas City was temporarily rebranded “Swift Street (Taylor’s Version).”
Local or state governments have lauded Swift in some way at virtually every stop on her tour. While these honors make for great photo opportunities for Swifties, the politics of these moves is worth examining. Do politicians have something to gain in appealing to Swift’s fans?
Celebrities can help politicians
Unlike many celebrities, Swift does not involve herself much in politics. One particular tool of politicians looking to boost their numbers is to get celebrity endorsements. But Swift’s use of endorsements has been limited, save for backing two Democrats in her adopted home state of Tennessee: Phil Bredesen in his Senate race and U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper in his 2018 reelection campaign. Swift also endorsed Joe Biden in 2020.
Bredesen’s peak in Google search interest from 2010 to the present coincided with Swift’s endorsement in October 2018. Cooper saw more Google search traffic with Swift’s endorsement than at any point since his vote for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in March 2010.
While the specific impact of Swift’s endorsements is difficult to assess, an Emerson College poll of Tennesseans in 2018 found that 11.7% of those surveyed said Swift’s endorsement would make them more likely to support Bredesen – a number unlikely to make a difference in a race Bredesen lost by nearly 11 points despite Swift’s support. Cooper easily won reelection in his heavily Democratic Nashville-based district.
Although Swift’s endorsements likely did not sway these particular races, celebrity endorsements can matter in close races, particularly when the celebrity making the endorsement is viewed favorably – a likely scenario in Swift’s case.
Fawning = attention
A slight majority of Americans consider themselves at least something of a fan of Swift’s music – that includes me – and a June 2023 Echelon Insights poll showed 50% of likely voters view Swift at least somewhat favorably. This is a higher favorability rating than Joe Biden, Donald Trump and both major political parties.
We’re not talking about endorsements here, though – we’re talking about politicians aligning themselves with Swift with no reciprocity. One clear benefit to public officials fawning over Swift? Attention – not unlike that seen for Bredesen and Cooper in 2018.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s tweet declaring the “Taylor Swift ham, egg, and cheese” garnered 5,700 likes; his next unrelated tweet had fewer than 100.
A cursory analysis of social media data seems to support the idea that the use of Swift’s name in honorary government actions produces a result similar to that of Swift’s endorsements: it drives engagement. Murphy’s Instagram post lauding Swift garnered the most likes on any post of his in 2023, with the exception of an early June post on the state’s air-quality crisis.
OK, so politicians need publicity, and they can use Taylor Swift’s name to get it. But what about Swifties as a voting bloc?
The idea that Swifties might be a key demographic in future elections is not far-fetched given their location and age. A majority of Swift’s fans live in the suburbs, the swing territory of American politics. Further, most are Gen Zers or Millennials. These groups encompass an increasing share of the electorate with each passing year – up to 31% in 2020. Swift’s favorability among those ages 18 to 29 stands at 72%, and by one poll’s estimate, 21% in that age cohort say they would vote for Swift over Trump and Biden.
Taylor Swift Post Office?
World leaders from numerous countries have taken to social media to ask Swift to bring her tour to their countries. There’s an economic angle to this, of course, as a Swift tour stop can generate huge sums in consumer spending. In the U.S., however, the honorifics bestowed upon Swift have come since her tour dates were confirmed.
There is a question of whether these Swift-adjacent stunts boil down to campaigning thinly disguised as official government action. This is perhaps best demonstrated in Canada, where a member of Parliament filed a parliamentary grievance over the singer’s lack of Canadian tour dates.
Such behavior is perhaps analogous to, on a larger scale, the renaming of post offices in the U.S. Congress. While generally innocuous and locally meaningful, these moves still require government resources and staffers to put their attention toward them as opposed to substantive policy matters.
Taylor Swift is an enormously popular figure, particularly among demographic groups that will be increasingly important in future American elections. In close races, voices such as Swift’s could prove critical – not necessarily because she influences how fans vote, but because her voice provides attention and credibility to candidates. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/the-taylor-swift-official-state-sandwich-politicians-understand-swifties-are-a-key-demographic/ | 2023-07-29T14:29:16 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/the-taylor-swift-official-state-sandwich-politicians-understand-swifties-are-a-key-demographic/ |
The Dog Days of Summer are here and will continue all the way through the weekend. Starting out your Saturday with warm overnight lows in the 70s, we will rise quickly to the triple digits again today.
Temperatures will be a bit cooler across northern Kansas as a weak front sets up near I-70, courtesy of a complex of storms passing to our northeast this morning. Areas north of this boundary will be in the 90s compared to 100s to the south.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the eastern half of Kansas today, until 9 this evening.
Along that weak front, we may see another round of storms bubbling up later on this evening. In particular, northwest Kansas may see another cluster of storms tonight with more isolated and sparse activity farther east.
A Marginal Risk is in effect for a few storms pulsing up to severe levels with sporadic chances for large hail and damaging wind gusts.
Tonight, we fall into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Tomorrow will be a similar day, though storm chances look a bit less likely than they do today. The hottest temps will be in southern Kansas, with upper 90s to the north.
A few storms may push into western and northern Kansas tomorrow evening, but most of Kansas will stay dry for Sunday. Upper level high pressure will strengthen its grip on Kansas as we start the coming work week, with the heat wave intensifying a bit by Tuesday.
Later in the week, the heat dome will recede to the south and west. This will bring jet stream winds back over our heads and will bring stormier, somewhat cooler weather to close the week.
KSN Storm Track 3 Forecast from Meteorologist Jack Maney:
Wichita:
Today: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. 10% chance of showers and storms. Hi: 100 Wind: S/SW 5-15
Tonight: Mostly clear to partly cloudy. 10% chance of showers and storms. Lo: 73 Wind: SW/NE 5-15
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Hi: 100 Wind: S 5-15
Tomorrow night: Mostly clear to partly cloudy. 10% chance of showers and storms. Lo: 74 Wind: SE 5-15
Wichita Weekly
Mon: Hi: 101 Lo: 76 Mostly sunny.
Tue: Hi: 103 Lo: 78 Mostly sunny.
Wed: Hi: 102 Lo: 76 Mostly sunny, windy.
Thu: Hi: 99 Lo: 72 Mostly sunny.
Fri: Hi: 95 Lo: 73 Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. 20% chance of showers and storms.
Sat: Hi: 94 Lo: 71 Partly cloudy. 10% chance of showers and storms. | https://www.ksn.com/weather/weather-blog/storm-track-3-forecast-staying-hot-for-the-weekend-some-storms-tonight/ | 2023-07-29T14:29:22 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/weather/weather-blog/storm-track-3-forecast-staying-hot-for-the-weekend-some-storms-tonight/ |
On Wednesday, NJ Advance Media continued its 2023 summer Mount Rushmore project with voting opening up to rank the four best Westwood High School athletes of all time.
Many votes have been tabulated this far, but there is still time to get have your voice heard. There are now three days left to vote with the polls closing on Tuesday at noon. | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2023/07/mount-rushmore-project-last-days-to-vote-for-westwoods-top-4-sports-figures-of-all-time.html | 2023-07-29T14:29:50 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2023/07/mount-rushmore-project-last-days-to-vote-for-westwoods-top-4-sports-figures-of-all-time.html |
An up and down major season continued for Nelly Korda Saturday at Evian Resort Golf Club with her lowest round of the season, a bogey-free 7-under 64.
The second-ranked player in the world finished T-64 at the U.S. Women’s Open and missed the cut at the Women’s PGA Championship after a third place finish in the first major of the year, the Chevron Championship.
Full-field scores from the Amundi Evian Championship
After finishing up Saturday, Korda described her third round in France as “relieving.”
“It was super nice to see all the hard work kind of pay off today,” Korda said. “Obviously still have 18 more holes, anything can happen, but I made a push today on moving day, which I'm really happy about.”
Korda appears to be regaining some of the form she had prior to March of 2022, when she announced that she had surgery to address a blood clot in her left arm. She has 7 top 10s in 11 starts thus far in 2023, including a victory two weeks ago on the Ladies European Tour at the Centurion Club in London. The other four results include two missed cuts and nothing better than a T-57 finish.
It’s been boom or bust for the eight-time LPGA winner, who has yet to capture a victory on the LPGA this season.
“I think after the injury, it's funny, the game is just crazy – the game of golf is just crazy,” Korda said. “It's like one day you're just like autoing top-10s and then the next day you don't know how to make a cut, make a putt. So you can have it and then you can lose it really fast. I think that's the beauty of it, too. That's kind of why I appreciate the game so much. Obviously having a week like I had in London after a little bit of a poor start after my injury was really, really nice.”
Korda – who turned 25 yesterday – sits at 6 under par and trails leader, Celine Boutier, by five shots entering the final round.
Boutier, leading by three, will have the pressure of winning her first major championship Sunday in her home country and should she falter, Korda will have as good of a chance as anyone to hoist the trophy tomorrow afternoon. | https://www.golfchannel.com/news/nelly-korda-shoots-lowest-round-season-vault-contention-evian | 2023-07-29T14:29:50 | 1 | https://www.golfchannel.com/news/nelly-korda-shoots-lowest-round-season-vault-contention-evian |
Debbie Gibson is ready to commence the holiday festivities!
The singer will head out on her “Winterlicious 2023″ tour on Nov. 24 in Vineland, N.J. and will conclude the holiday performances on Dec. 9 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Gibson will also be performing three shows in New York City on Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.
“I really want it to be like those awesome holiday specials we used to watch as kids and, for me, (it will be) like going to Disney and seeing those theme park shows,” said Gibson said to the Asbury Park Press. “It’s going to be that kind of dose of nostalgia and warmth and festivity.”
While it may only be July, it is not too early to think about how to start the holiday season off right.
Tickets to see Debbie Gibson in concert go on sale to the public on Ticketmaster on July 28 at 10 a.m.
You can also purchase tickets on secondary market websites, such as StubHub, Vivid Seats, TicketNetwork, TicketCity and MegaSeats.
First-time Vivid Seats users can save $20 on ticket orders over $200 by entering promo code NJ20 at checkout.
A complete list of Debbie Gibson’s holiday shows can be found here.
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It was 90 degrees in Readington Township at dusk Friday when several dozen hot air balloons lifted off from Solberg Airport. The giant balloons dotting the early evening sky signaled the launch of the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning.
For those who missed yesterday’s ascension, there are two more days to enjoy the festivities.
The event, which, according to event organizers, is “the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America,” continues Saturday and Sunday with a full slate of activities. (Visitors may want to keep an eye on the sky Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening, because there is a threat of strong thunderstorms across New Jersey, according to weather forecasters.)
Still on tap for the 40th anniversary event are concerts, special shows and demonstrations, interactive exhibits, an evening drone show, children’s entertainment, a 5K, food vendors and crafters and more.
Scheduled events include:
Saturday, July 29
- Fearless Flores Thrill Show presented by New Jersey Lottery, Family Fun Center, 11:30 a.m., 2 & 5:30 p.m.
- Big Jeff, Family Fun Pavilion, 11 a.m., 1:30 & 4 p.m.
- Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music, Family Fun Pavilion, noon, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m.
- Belmont’s Festival of Magic!, Magic 98.3′s “Theater of Magic”, 11 a.m., 12:30, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.
- NJ 101.5′s Big Joe Henry Live Radio Broadcast Radio Broadcast Booth - Airport Taxiway, 3 p.m.
- Give & Take Jugglers, Family Fun Pavilion, 1, 3 & 5 p.m.
- The Dead Reckoning - A Tribute to The Grateful Dead, NJ Lottery Cash Pop Tribute Stage, 12:30 p.m.
- Parth Oza concert, Main Stage, 1 p.m.
- Paradise Rose - A Tribute to Guns and Roses, NJ Lottery Cash Pop Tribute Stage, 2:45 p.m.
- Lez Zeppelin, NJ Lottery Cash Pop Tribute Stage, 5 p.m.
- The National Anthem, Balloon Launch Area, 6:30 p.m.
- The New Jersey Lottery presents KC and the Sunshine Band, The Main Stage, 8 p.m.
- Awesome Balloon Glow, Adjacent to the Main Stage, 8:30 p.m.
- Dazzling Drone Show Light, Presented by Progressive, Adjacent to the Main Stage, 9:15 p.m.
Sunday, July 30
- Gates open at 6 a.m.
- Mass inflation of up to 75 hot air balloons, Balloon Launch Area, 6:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
- Mass ascension of up to 75 hot air balloons, Balloon Launch Area, 6:45 a.m. & 6:45 p.m.
- Trinity Solar Running with the Balloons 5K, 8 a.m.
- Fearless Flores Thrill Show performing as the 5K Starting Gun!, Family Fun Center, 8 a.m., 3 p.m.
- Trinity Solar Running With The Balloons 5K, Family Fun Center, 8 a.m.
- Wizard’s Festival of Fun Amusement Rides, Amusement Ride Area, 8:30 a.m.
- Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music, Family Fun Pavilion, 9 & 11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
- Belmont’s Festival of Magic!, Magic 98.3′s “Theater of Magic,” 9 & 11 a.m., 12:30, 2 & 4 p.m.
- Big Jeff, Family Fun Pavilion, 10 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 5 & 6 p.m.
- Give & Take Jugglers, Family Fun Pavilion, 11 a.m., 1:30, 3:30 & 6 p.m.
- Fearless Flores Thrill Show presented by New Jersey Lottery, Family Fun Center, noon, 5:30 p.m.
- Gypsy - The Music of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, NJ Lottery Cash Pop Tribute Stage, 12:30 p.m.
- School of Rock concert, Main Stage, 1 p.m.
- Jimmy Kenny Band - Tribute to Zac Brown Band and Kenny Chesney, NJ Lottery Cash Pop Tribute Stage, 2:45 p.m.
- Fitz and The Tantrums concert, Main Stage, 3 p.m.
- Wooden Ships - Crosby/Stills/Nash/Young Tribute Band, NJ Lottery Cash Pop Tribute Stage, 5 p.m.
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When it comes to sand and the money New Jersey is willing to spend to keep piles upon piles of it on Jersey Shore beaches, there seem to be no bounds.
New Jersey’s latest budget, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on June 30, includes a record-setting $50 million for the Shore Protection Fund — money largely dedicated to replenishing beaches with sand, state officials said this week. | https://www.nj.com/news/2023/07/more-sand-please-a-record-setting-50m-will-go-to-keeping-jersey-shore-beaches-sandy.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:08 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/news/2023/07/more-sand-please-a-record-setting-50m-will-go-to-keeping-jersey-shore-beaches-sandy.html |
Travel to Europe is about to get a little more complex.
U.S. passport holders will need to apply for a travel authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to visit 30 European countries starting in 2024.
While U.S. passport holders currently enjoy visa-free access to these countries, come next year, they will have to take this extra step before packing their bags.
Here is what you need to know about the ETIAS.
What is the ETIAS? How does it work?
ETIAS is an electronic travel authorization connected to a traveler’s passport. Travelers from over 60 visa-exempt countries, including the U.S., can enter 30 European countries for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
However, just because you successfully obtained an ETIAS does not mean you will automatically gain access to your desired country. A border guard at your point of entry will determine if you have all the entry requirements.
What is the application process like?
Most ETIAS applications take a few minutes to process. But sometimes, it can take up to 14 days, if you need to submit more information or documents.
If there is an interview needed, the process can take up to 30 days.
This is why travel experts advise that you apply for your ETIAS travel authorization many weeks before your European trip.
How do you apply for an ETIAS travel authorization?
You can fill out the application form on the ETIAS website or app to request the travel authorization.
Keep in mind that you cannot apply for an authorization just yet. The European Union has not opened the application process and will not do so until well into next year.
How much does it cost to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization?
An ETIAS travel authorization is $7.79 translated into American dollars. However, some travelers can get an exemption from paying this fee.
Check the application requirements on the website for more information.
What documents and information do you need to apply?
You need a valid travel document where a visa can be placed, according to the ETIAS website.
The travel document, such as a passport, should not expire within three months and not be older than 10 years.
You will need to provide personal information, including your name, surname, date and place of birth. You will also need to show the details of your travel document, your level of education and current occupation and intended travel and stay in the countries where ETIAS is required.
You will also be required to show details of any criminal convictions, past travels to war or conflict zones and if you were recently the subject of a decision requiring you to leave the territory of a country.
More details about the necessary requirements for an ETIAS application are listed here.
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A house in Atlantic City that sold for $385,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Atlantic City in the past week.
In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $235,627. The average price per square foot was $165.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-atlantic-city-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:20 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-atlantic-city-july-17-23.html |
A house in Bayville that sold for $675,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berkeley in the past week.
In total, 24 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $333,401, $248 per square foot.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-berkeley-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:26 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-berkeley-july-17-23.html |
Richmond has no shortage of new and trending restaurants, but there’s still are mom-and-pop joints rolling out home-cooked cuisine without a flashy Instagram account. See the list here: https://bit.ly/3JMkzgh
On June 27, 1984, Charlie Dean, an engineer, closely inspected the Big Bad Wolf ride at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The new ride, whose cars hung suspended from an overhead track, was supposed to open two days earlier but, park officials determined the ride was slightly faster than the maximum “comfortable” speed of 48 mph.
The engineers installed an additional braking system and retested the ride. The inspection was conducted by one of the park’s engineers and not by state or federal inspections. Virginia was one of 27 states that did not regulate amusement park rides.
Among the many patrons disappointed by the ride’s opening delay was Vincent Price, an actor best known for his roles in horror films and his ghoulish voice on Michael Jackson’s hit, “Thriller.” Price, who also provided the voice of a wolf for a radio commercial, was due to formally open the Big Bad Wolf ride. Price told Times-Dispatch staff writer Michael Williams that he was an “amusement park freak” and had even done a documentary film on roller coasters. “It was great fun because I did a lot of the rides,” he told Williams. | https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/remembering-the-time-a-busch-gardens-coaster-was-too-fast-to-open/article_b9aa1258-cd1c-11e6-9570-8323827f61b5.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:33 | 1 | https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/remembering-the-time-a-busch-gardens-coaster-was-too-fast-to-open/article_b9aa1258-cd1c-11e6-9570-8323827f61b5.html |
A house in Bridgewater that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bridgewater in the past week.
In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $631,049. The average price per square foot was $284.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-bridgewater-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:33 | 0 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-bridgewater-july-17-23.html |
Richmond has no shortage of new and trending restaurants, but there’s still are mom-and-pop joints rolling out home-cooked cuisine without a flashy Instagram account. See the list here: https://bit.ly/3JMkzgh
An April 1962 article in the Times-Dispatch said that at Maymont, “What [attracted] most families to the [park] was not the collection of wildflowers, but the animals.”
In June 1982, a peacock roamed freely in Maymont’s Italian gardens. This whimsical scene was a familiar one at the Richmond park for decades. A 1977 Times-Dispatch feature described the common scene at Maymont as an "oasis" with "Magnolia scents [floating] on the breeze” while “peacocks [strolled] by."
There is a long history of free roaming peacocks at the park. While Maymont does not have official documentation on the exact arrival of the first peacocks at the estate and there is no evidence that the Dooley family, who once lived on the grounds, owned them, it is known that the Richmond Council of Garden Clubs opened Maymont’s first nature center in the “Stone Barn” in 1952 and that peacocks were added soon after.
In 1964, it was announced in The Times-Dispatch that peacocks had “returned” to Maymont. The new peacocks that had arrived were replacing the former family of birds which met an unfortunate end. According to the story, “the [male] peacock flew away and the hen expired over some unhatched eggs.”
Reports said the male peacock was believed to have run off when “his mate turned her attention to hatching her young.” The park’s attendants hoped that the peacock would listen for the peahen’s calls and perhaps return, “But she died—of old age—soon after he left. She was five years old.”
The escaped peacock was spotted all over the city for about a month, “Once he was seen testing some of Windsor Farms’ berries” and sometimes “he was heard emitting insolent screeches in the cover of darkness.” One morning he was spotted strolling in the front yard of a South Richmond home. The resident of the home called the Richmond SPCA to report the sighting and soon after a game warden arrived. The game warden reported that the peacock “was looking fine, but was a little hungry and thirsty.”
The capture of Maymont’s run-away male peacock was reported on the Times-Dispatch’s front page on May 11, 1964. During the peacock’s grand adventure, which last for over a month, Maymont received a new peahen by donation. It was hoped that upon the peacock’s return, a small honeymoon would happen between the two birds.
In October 1968, Maymont’s peacock family grew when the park received two more young peacocks with their mother—delivered by the Ginter Park Junior Woman’s Club and donated by an anonymous donor.
Peacocks were such a large part of the park that they were even featured in Maymont’s logos for many years until the late 1990s.
06-16-1982 (cutline): A peacock, its tail feathers down, pauses in the shade under the wisteria that covers the arbor at the Italian Gardens in Maymont Park. A park official says several peacocks roam the grounds, where one of their favorite activities is preening in front of windows so they can see their reflections.
11-28-1964 (cutline): Dr. Robert Barton, city veternarian, holds a peacock which, along with the peahen in the foreground, was to be presented officially to Richmond at 3 o.m. today. The fowl, gifts of India, were to be presented by Dr. P.K. Banerjee, an Indian embassy official, in a ceremony next to the Children's Farm in the wildlife exhibit at Maymont.
03-09-1984 (cutline): Looking as proud as peacocks, these birds exchanged haughty looks at Maymont Park. A peacock has something to strut about when he spreads his long tail feathers erect and into a fan. But these two preferred trailing their trains in the dust. | https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/the-story-behind-the-roaming-peacocks-of-maymont/article_a7068957-f7f6-5ca5-af93-72fedcf3547a.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:39 | 0 | https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/the-story-behind-the-roaming-peacocks-of-maymont/article_a7068957-f7f6-5ca5-af93-72fedcf3547a.html |
A house in Freehold that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Freehold in the past week.
In total, 19 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $495,053, $284 per square foot.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-freehold-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:39 | 0 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-freehold-july-17-23.html |
Traveling southeast from Richmond, the Capital Trail stretches 50 miles through both Virginia and American history.
Being an outdoor enthusiast and a self-described history buff, I was elated to discover there was a multiuse path connecting the current state capital, Richmond, to the colonial capital of Jamestown.
I knew I wanted to do a Through Our Lens feature on the trail, because it combined both of my passions.
With my bicycle laden with camping gear and plenty of water, I made my way through history towards Jamestown, considered by many to be the start of America.
“You can thank Whitt Clement,” said Cat Anthony, executive director of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. “He was the Secretary of Transportation for Virginia, and he was one of the people who first helped us to get initial funding for a portion of the Capital Trail.”
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Heading toward Jamestown along the trail, you’ll pass many historical markers. One marks the site where then-Richmond mayor Joseph Mayo surrendered the city to the Union Army near the end of the Civil War. Farther along the trail, another marks the first Thanksgiving in America.
“There’s just a lot of history along the trail and along Route 5, and the trail is just a great way to show it off,” Anthony said. “In a car, it’s hard to stop and read things. But on bike, or walking or running, it’s easy to just stop and read different signs and see what’s going on.”
Efforts to create the trail began in earnest in 2003, spearheaded by Clement. However, the Virginia Department of Transportation conducted a study in 1991 and recommended installing a bicycle lane, Anthony explained.
The trail is maintained by VDOT, with the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation fulfilling the roles of planning future expansions, upgrades and marketing.
“We actually are a very unique trail,” Anthony said. “Having the DOT maintain the trail and the city of Richmond maintains a portion of it as well, but also the VCTF working with stakeholders, programming, doing events, marketing the trail, so it is a very unique partnership. A very unique model that you don’t see often in the other states.”
The paved trail slowly transitions from the farm fields surrounding Richmond into boardwalks over waterfowl-filled wetlands and forests.
The stories I learned from the markers along the way culminated in arriving at Jamestown, where I was filled with a feeling of accomplishment, having just biked the length of the trail. Also, there was excitement to see the historic settlement and learn more about the history of the site.
Preservation Virginia and the National Parks Service co-maintain the site and the ongoing archeological excavations. It's an unique but fitting relationship, because Preservation Virginia has owned the James Fort property since 1893, before the NPS was founded. That's much in the same way the Powhatan tribes owned the land before the English settled on the same territory.
I spent the night at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park campground after leaving Jamestown for the evening. I returned the next day to explore the museums and spend more time taking in the scope of the tenuous relationship between the native tribes and the English. All while waiting for the midsummer Virginia heat to wane before heading back through history toward the modern city of Richmond.
From the old capital to the new capital. | https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/through-our-lens-from-capital-to-capital-on-the-capital-trail/article_fa331906-2c96-11ee-8dcd-37721ae4f839.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:45 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/through-our-lens-from-capital-to-capital-on-the-capital-trail/article_fa331906-2c96-11ee-8dcd-37721ae4f839.html |
A house in Manchester that sold for $475,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Manchester in the past week.
In total, 11 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $316,991. The average price per square foot was $222.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-manchester-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:45 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-manchester-july-17-23.html |
Triathlete champion prioritizing heart health after passing out on bike
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — In 2021, 45-year-old Aldo Gomez is an avid exerciser and was training for a triathlon when he suddenly passed out on a stationary bike during a workout.
Gomez was rushed to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, a disease that shrinks the heart valve.
Gomez needed immediate surgery to replace the valve, and the procedure was successful. After his recovery, he continues to complete triathlons.
Dr. Amanda Lyon, a cardiologist at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, joins Daybreak along with Gomez to discuss his unique case, and what she recommends to others to prioritize their heart health.
Enjoy the full interview above to learn more. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/medical/triathlete-champion-prioritizing-heart-health-after-passing-out-on-bike/ | 2023-07-29T14:30:49 | 1 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/medical/triathlete-champion-prioritizing-heart-health-after-passing-out-on-bike/ |
A house in Brick that sold for $749,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Brick area in the past week.
In total, 21 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $471,233. The average price per square foot ended up at $301.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-brick-area-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:51 | 0 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-brick-area-july-17-23.html |
Marlins vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitchers Today - July 29
The Detroit Tigers (46-58) will aim to stop a four-game losing streak when visiting the Miami Marlins (56-48) at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday.
The Marlins will give the nod to Johnny Cueto (0-1) versus the Tigers and Beau Brieske.
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Marlins vs. Tigers Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: LoanDepot park
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- Probable Pitchers: Cueto - MIA (0-1, 4.50 ERA) vs Brieske - DET (0-0, 4.76 ERA)
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Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Johnny Cueto
- Cueto will get the start for the Marlins, his third of the season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, throwing six innings and giving up one earned run.
- He has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 4.50, a 3 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of .900.
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Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Beau Brieske
- Brieske gets the call to start for the Tigers, his first of the season.
- The 25-year-old righty has appeared out of the bullpen five times this season.
- In five appearances this season, he has a 4.76 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .261 against him.
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‘Pet Pals TV’: Grateful Rescue & Sanctuary helping dogs in need
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Pet Pals TV” shares a fun, interesting and informative story about our four-legged and furry friend population.
This week, Patty Spitler, the host of “Pet Pals TV,” was joined by Pamela Terhune, owner and founder of Grateful Rescue & Sanctuary based in Muncie.
Grateful Rescue & Sanctuary serves the entire state of Indiana by helping abused and abandoned animals, providing stress-free environments until they find a forever home.
Terhune shares with News 8 the rescue’s mission, as well as the various services they offer to the community.
“We’re a little different from other shelters. We train (all our dogs), our puppies, too. We also have community services, we keep animals if someone is having an operation or military deployment. We do pets for veterans and hospice and nursing home visits. We have a reading program with children where the dogs get to read, too,” Terhune said.
Terhune also discusses the shelter’s upcoming event Monday.
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A house in Hillside that sold for $710,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Elizabeth area in the past week.
In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $479,857, $302 per square foot.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-elizabeth-area-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:30:57 | 0 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-elizabeth-area-july-17-23.html |
MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: Saturday, July 29
As we approach Saturday's MLB slate, let's take a look at the probable starters for each contest. One of the day's most anticipated matchups pits the Yankees (Clarke Schmidt) against the Orioles (Tyler Wells).
Keep reading to find the pitching matchups for every game on the schedule for July 29.
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Today's Probable Starting Pitchers
Angels at Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
The Los Angeles Angels will send Reid Detmers (2-7) to the mound as they play the Blue Jays, who will counter with Alek Manoah (2-8) for the game between the teams on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Angels at Blue Jays
- TOR Odds to Win: -125
- LAA Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9.5 runs
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Tigers at Marlins Probable Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers will send Beau Brieske (0-0) to the bump as they face the Marlins, who will look to Johnny Cueto (0-1) for the matchup between the teams Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Tigers at Marlins
- MIA Odds to Win: -155
- DET Odds to Win: +130
- Total: 8 runs
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Phillies at Pirates Probable Pitchers
The Philadelphia Phillies will send Aaron Nola (9-6) to the bump as they play the Pirates, who will hand the ball to Quinn Priester (1-1) when the teams meet Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Phillies at Pirates
- PHI Odds to Win: -185
- PIT Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 9 runs
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Twins at Royals Probable Pitchers
The Minnesota Twins will send Bailey Ober (6-4) to the mound as they take on the Royals, who will give the start to Jordan Lyles (1-12) when the teams play on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Twins at Royals
- MIN Odds to Win: -190
- KC Odds to Win: +155
- Total: 9.5 runs
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Guardians at White Sox Probable Pitchers
The Cleveland Guardians will send Logan Allen (4-3) to the hill as they take on the White Sox, who will give the start to Touki Toussaint (1-3) when the teams meet on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Guardians at White Sox
- CHW Odds to Win: -
- CLE Odds to Win: -
- Total: 9.5 runs
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Nationals at Mets Probable Pitchers
The Washington Nationals will send Patrick Corbin (6-11) to the mound as they play the Mets, who will counter with Carlos Carrasco (3-4) when the teams play Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Nationals at Mets
- NYM Odds to Win: -175
- WSH Odds to Win: +145
- Total: 9.5 runs
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Red Sox at Giants Probable Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox will send James Paxton (6-2) to the mound as they face the Giants, who will counter with Ryan Walker (3-0) for the game between the teams on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Red Sox at Giants
- BOS Odds to Win: -115
- SF Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 8 runs
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Cubs at Cardinals Probable Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs will send Jameson Taillon (4-6) to the hill as they play the Cardinals, who will look to Adam Wainwright (3-4) when the teams play on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Cubs at Cardinals
- STL Odds to Win: -115
- CHC Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 10 runs
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Rays at Astros Probable Pitchers
The Tampa Bay Rays will send Taj Bradley (5-6) to the mound as they take on the Astros, who will give the start to Hunter Brown (6-7) when the teams play Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Rays at Astros
- HOU Odds to Win: -140
- TB Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 8.5 runs
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Yankees at Orioles Probable Pitchers
The New York Yankees will send Schmidt (6-6) to the mound as they play the Orioles, who will counter with Wells (7-5) for the matchup between the clubs Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Yankees at Orioles
- BAL Odds to Win: -125
- NYY Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9 runs
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Brewers at Braves Probable Pitchers
The Milwaukee Brewers will send Julio Teheran (2-4) to the hill as they play the Braves, who will hand the ball to Bryce Elder (7-2) when the clubs play Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Brewers at Braves
- ATL Odds to Win: -200
- MIL Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 10 runs
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Mariners at Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
The Seattle Mariners will send Bryan Woo (1-3) to the bump as they play the Diamondbacks, who will give the start to Brandon Pfaadt (0-4) when the teams play on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Mariners at Diamondbacks
- SEA Odds to Win: -125
- ARI Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9.5 runs
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Athletics at Rockies Probable Pitchers
The Oakland Athletics will send Paul Blackburn (1-2) to the hill as they face the Rockies, who will counter with Chris Flexen (0-0) when the teams meet Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Athletics at Rockies
- COL Odds to Win: -115
- OAK Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 12 runs
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Rangers at Padres Probable Pitchers
The Texas Rangers will send Martin Perez (8-3) to the hill as they take on the Padres, who will hand the ball to Yu Darvish (7-7) for the matchup between the teams Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Rangers at Padres
- SD Odds to Win: -160
- TEX Odds to Win: +135
- Total: 9 runs
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Reds at Dodgers Probable Pitchers
The Cincinnati Reds will send Luke Weaver (2-2) to the hill as they play the Dodgers, who will look to Emmet Sheehan (3-1) for the game between the clubs Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Reds at Dodgers
- LAD Odds to Win: -200
- CIN Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 10.5 runs
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A house in Trenton that sold for $618,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hamilton area in the past week.
In total, 24 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $351,588. The average price per square foot ended up at $226.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-hamilton-area-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:31:04 | 0 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-hamilton-area-july-17-23.html |
A house in Irvington that sold for $465,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Irvington area in the past week.
In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $348,125. The average price per square foot was $263.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/eight-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-irvington-area-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:31:10 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/eight-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-irvington-area-july-17-23.html |
This week's show was recorded at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago, with guest host Karen Chee, official judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Randall Park and panelists Tom Bodett, Zainab Johnson and Josh Gondelman. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.
Who's Bill This Time
ET Phone Washington; Twitter Exec X's Out Twitter; A Fun New Excuse
Panel Questions
You Can Leave Your Hat On, But Take These Off
Bluff The Listener
Our panelists read three stories about someone taking a bold stand, only one of which is true.
Not My Job: We ask Randall Park, the person, about Randall Park, the mall
For some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list with his debut Shortcomings. He may be the most famous person named Randall Park, but can he answer our questions about the most famous abandoned mall named Randall Park?
Panel Questions
What is Phubbing; A Jobs Trend for People Who Hate Jobs; The Enterprise Ensuite
Limericks
Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: A Rocky Road for Cookies; A Robot Feels the Heat; Candy that Pairs Well With Hot Dogs
Lightning Fill In The Blank
All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else
Predictions
Our panelists predict what will be the big revelation at the next UFO hearing.
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A house in Morris Plains that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Parsippany-Troy Hills area in the past week.
In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $655,444, $311 per square foot.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/nine-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-parsippany-troy-hills-area-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:31:16 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/nine-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-parsippany-troy-hills-area-july-17-23.html |
It may be the good old summertime, but when it’s so hot outside, your pet may not think it’s so good. There are some things you can do to help your pet get through the summer heat a little easier.
First, remember never to leave your pet alone in a vehicle, even with the windows open. The air inside becomes super-heated in just a few minutes. Pets don’t sweat, they pant to cool off – but panting extremely hot air can lead to heat stroke very quickly. If it’s too hot for you to sit in the car, it’s too hot for your pet.
If you walk your dog, be careful to avoid areas that may be treated with fertilizers or insecticides. And remember that your pet is barefooted – walking or standing on hot pavement could be painful and even cause blisters on the tender pads of your best friend’s feet.
A dip in a private pool may sound like a great idea and a safe way for you and your pet to stay cool. One concern might be chlorine and other chemicals used to treat the water. Don’t take your pet into a heavily-treated pool. Even in one with a mild amount of chlorine, your pet could get an upset tummy by ingesting enough water. And make sure to rinse your pet when you come out to remove the chemicals from its coat.
Those are a lot of don’ts – now for some do’s: If you want to take your pet for a walk, the best time is early in the morning or close to sunset. Even in the cooler part of the day, take some water along for your pet – it doesn’t have to be expensive bottled water, just something clean and cool. If your pet lives outdoors, make sure it has a shaded, well-ventilated place to rest and access to fresh water. Keep it clean – your veterinarian can recommend the best approach to protect your pet from fleas and ticks in your area. And while you’re talking to your vet, discuss heartworm prevention.
With just a few simple safety measures, the good old summertime can be good for you and your best friend, when you’re speaking of pets.
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With the goal of helping build 1,000 new homes in the next year, two Tucson business partners have combined their collective skills.
The Urban Infill Project provides pre-permitted accessory dwelling unit designs (known as ADUs) to simplify the process for homeowners wanting to add a home on their property for an aging parent, a child in college or for additional income.
Cofounders Valerie Land and Lisa Bowers were introduced by mutual friends.
“We both had unexpressed passion for how to help the community grow,” said Bowers, who has worked as a development liaison for 20 years.
She brought the expertise on how to navigate the city and county with plans and permits and knows the bureaucracy.
“I’ve developed the relationships over 20 years and know the most efficient way to get this done,” Bowers said. “And how to get in front of the right people.”
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Land, an architect and teacher of construction and building technology at the University of Arizona, is the perfect complement.
“Valerie brings creativity and design to it,” Bowers said. “Many people will use the ADU for intergenerational living and she understands how people move around the home.”
Whether it’s a large yard or a vacant lot, property owners can use the duo’s service to erect an ADU.
They have seven pre-permitted design drawings that will receive expedited approval from the city of Tucson or Pima County, through the arrangement they have negotiated.
Currently, Tucson and unincorporated Pima County are on board. Urban Infill is working with the towns of Marana, Oro Valley and Sahuarita, along with Santa Cruz County to adopt the model in those jurisdictions.
Homes range in size from a 605-square-foot studio to a 1,000-square-foot, two-bedroom model.
“If you hire an architect to draw up a custom design, it can take three to six months to get a permit,” Land said. “Using our process, you can have a permit in a month.”
Construction is set to begin on Urban Infill Project’s first two ADUs at a home in the Broadmoor-Broadway neighborhood, near Broadway and Country Club Road.
The pre-permitted drawings range in price from $3,500 to $4,800 — about half of the cost to hire an architect for a custom design.
The cost of building an ADU in the Tucson market is estimated at between $200 and $250 per square foot, and the addition can increase the property value up to 30%.
No single solution
Although Urban Infill Project sells the permitting process and referrals and are not themselves builders, Lane and Bowers wanted to get their name out in the community and recently became members of the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association.
“Tucson simply doesn't have the housing supply we need to support our current and future population (and) that's caused issues with housing opportunity, housing access and housing affordability,” said David Godlewski, president of SAHBA. “In order for us to address these challenges, and to have a healthy housing market, we need a full range of housing types from ADUs to high-end homes.”
He called the Urban Infill Project key to helping homeowners and contractors navigate the rules for ADU construction.
“SAHBA recognizes there is not one single solution to building enough inventory,” Godlewski said. “We are determined to support the variety of businesses and promote a range of policies that are needed.”
In 2021, the City of Tucson voted to allow casitas to be built on residential property and has made tweaks since then, such as allowing utilities to be shared with the primary home and not having to meet the requirements for solar, greywater and electric vehicle charging as is the case for new construction.
The city recently launched a “casita model plan design” competition and will select up to 10 designs to be showcased on the Casitas in Tucson online gallery and have the permit fees for review and approval waived.
An attractive option
The housing shortage in the Tucson area — and nationwide — has brought renewed attention to ADUs, whether it’s a converted garage, basement or a new build.
“A fed-up public is now realizing that local constraints on building housing and resulting high prices and rents have plagued the United States’ most productive regions for decades,” according to Emily Hamilton, a senior research fellow and director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. “From an affordability perspective, ADUs are an attractive reform option because these units can rent for hundreds of dollars less than apartments in the same neighborhood.”
States with high rates of older residents are experiencing the largest growth in ADUs.
“Are ADUs the right approach for legalizing more housing everywhere? They have much to offer,” Hamilton said. “Because many homeowners can see themselves wanting the right to add an income-generating or relative-accommodating ADU to their property at some point, they may be the least contentious way to create opportunities for more housing within existing residential neighborhoods.”
Aside from adding more housing in the Tucson area, the Urban Infill Project is passionate about building in areas that are already developed.
“I am dedicated to housing issues and urban infill,” Land said. “I feel very passionately that we have a lot of lots to work with within the city and building on the outskirts is irresponsible.”
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A house in Camden that sold for $170,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Camden area in the past week.
In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $97,500. The average price per square foot ended up at $65.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 17 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/seven-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-camden-area-july-17-23.html | 2023-07-29T14:31:22 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/07/seven-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-the-camden-area-july-17-23.html |
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Today should be partly cloudy and hot, with a high near 110 and winds ranging from 5 to 13 miles per hour. There is a 40 percent chance of showers after 11 a.m.
Tonight should be partly cloudy, with a low of around 83 and a 40 percent chance of rain before 11 p.m.
- Last year on this date, the high was 94 degrees and the low was 74.
- 50 years ago on this date, the high was 101 degrees and the low was 67.
- 100 years ago, the high was 91 degrees and the low was 70.
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