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How to maximize your summer meteor gazing By Nell Greenfieldboyce Published July 29, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 2:43 It's the time of year when many people look to the skies in search of shooting stars. We learn a few tricks to get the best view of incoming meteors. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.nepm.org/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing	2023-07-29T22:32:11	1	https://www.nepm.org/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Two-time reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen won the rain-hit sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday to extend his huge lead over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to 118 points. It was Verstappen's ninth straight win including the two sprint races he has won this season. He collected eight points for the victory and will look to extend his overall lead further in Sunday's main race as he continues his march to a third straight world title. “That was not bad,” Verstappen said with casual understatement. He finished a comfortable 6.7 seconds ahead of McLaren driver Oscar Piastri and 10.7 clear of Alpine's Pierre Gasly. “I’m getting more and more comfortable with the car, which is much better than it was at the start of the year,” said the 22-year-old Piastri. “It's been amazing for me.” Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in fourth but dropped down to seventh after being given a five-second time penalty for causing a collision when trying to overtake Perez, who scored no points after retiring near the end. “Lewis crashed into me and took the whole right hand side of my car off," said Perez, blaming that incident on his failure to finish. Hamilton's penalty moved Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. into fourth spot ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc, with McLaren’s Lando Norris sixth and Mercedes driver George Russell in eighth behind his teammate Hamilton This was the third of six scheduled sprint races this season, with Perez winning in Azerbaijan and Verstappen winning in Austria and here. The top eight drivers all score points from eight down to one. The sprint race was delayed by more than one hour due to heavy rain, getting underway with a rolling start procedure after several laps behind a safety car, in order to clear more water off the track for the sprint, which lasted 11 laps. “I think the rolling start was the smart thing to do,” Verstappen said. “(But) I think we could have a raced a little earlier, maybe two laps earlier.” Safety was paramount at the Spa track, which has seen two drivers from other racing series killed in the past four years. F2 driver Anthoine Hubert died in a multi-car crash at the track in 2019, on the eve of the F1 race. Dutch teenage driver Dilano van 't Hoff was killed earlier this month on the same circuit while competing in the Formula Regional European Championship. Two years ago, six drivers from the all-female W Series needed medical checks following a heavy crash during a qualifying session on the same track. Spa’s layout features a notorious flat-out uphill section known as Eau Rouge, which is followed by a blind corner sequence into Radillon. The most serious issue during rain is a lack of visibility with so much spray from the cars flying up. “The water just stayed in the air. I couldn’t see anything so I can only imagine how bad it was at the back,” said Gasly, who was close friends with Hubert. “I was hoping no car (goes) off the track or collides on the straight because we know what happened (in the past).” Even Verstappen was unsighted when at slow speed. “I couldn’t even see the safety car sometimes and I was the first car,” Verstappen said. “Unfortunately we had these accidents happen over the years.” It was a welcome result for Gasly, who crashed out of the Hungarian GP last weekend and whose team is undergoing an overhaul after some disappointing results. The encouraging performance was also a poignant one for Gasly. “It feels very special to have done it here in Spa,” he said. "So obviously a thought for Anthoine.” Earlier, Verstappen edged out Piastri by just .011 seconds to take the sprint pole. The shortened qualifying format — known as the “sprint shootout” — was delayed by 35 minutes because of wet and rainy conditions, with air blowers used to clear water from the track. Piastri shot to the top of the leaderboard on his last run, only for Verstappen to typically find extra pace. Aston Martin's Lance Stroll pushed too hard in the final seconds of Q2, the second part of qualifying, and slid off into the barriers, mangling his right tire and bringing out a red flag. His teammate Fernando Alonso was on his out lap when the crash happened and couldn't set a time, meaning he also failed to make it into Q3. Heavy rain had also impacted Friday's running at the 7-kilometer (4.3-mile) Spa-Francorchamps circuit, which is nestled in a forest amid the Ardennes countryside and is often impacted by gloomy weather. Verstappen also set the fastest time in qualifying for Sunday's main race, but Leclerc will start from pole because of Verstappen's five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change. He begins Sunday's race from sixth, but that will not bother Verstappen considering he won here last year from 14th. Verstappen and Perez have won every F1 race and sprint race between them in the ultra-dominant Red Bull car. ___ AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP	https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/f1-leader-verstappen-wins-rain-hit-belgian-gp-sprint-race-piastri-is-second/E572KLMD2ZBW7CHTF5MPGVW44I/	2023-07-29T22:32:12	0	https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/f1-leader-verstappen-wins-rain-hit-belgian-gp-sprint-race-piastri-is-second/E572KLMD2ZBW7CHTF5MPGVW44I/
Robert Chambers, NYC’s ‘Preppy Killer,’ is released after 15 years in prison on drug charges NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Chambers, better known to some as the “Preppy Killer,” was released after spending 15 years in prison for drug and assault charges, according to state records. Chambers spent a similar amount of time in prison after pleading guilty to strangling Jennifer Levin in New York City’s Central Park during the summer of 1986. Chambers entered the plea to killing 18-year-old Levin as part of a deal when a jury could not reach a decision after nine days of deliberations. He was released in 2003 for that crime but again ran afoul of the law soon after. He was again arrested in 2007 for selling drugs out of his apartment. He was sentenced to 19 years in prison but was released Tuesday — four years early — from the Shawangunk Correctional Facility in New York, according to online inmate records maintained by the New York Department of Corrections. Chambers, now 56, will remain under supervision for up to five years, records show. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.weau.com/2023/07/29/robert-chambers-nycs-preppy-killer-is-released-after-15-years-prison-drug-charges/	2023-07-29T22:32:13	0	https://www.weau.com/2023/07/29/robert-chambers-nycs-preppy-killer-is-released-after-15-years-prison-drug-charges/
An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS. Copyright 2023 NPR An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.nepm.org/2023-07-29/pentagon-files-reveal-flaws-in-u-s-claims-about-syrian-casualties-in-baghdadi-raid	2023-07-29T22:32:17	1	https://www.nepm.org/2023-07-29/pentagon-files-reveal-flaws-in-u-s-claims-about-syrian-casualties-in-baghdadi-raid
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Jimmy Graham offered a few reasons why — at age 36 and without having played football last year — he could become a playmaker again for the New Orleans Saints. “I’m feeling better than ever. I’m still 6-(foot)-7 and I like the red zone,” the veteran tight end said Saturday in his first public comments since rejoining his first NFL team Tuesday. “I definitely came into this with a chip on my shoulder and with something to prove." Estimating he weighed as much as 285 pounds in his previous stint with the Saints, when he worked out like “a meathead,” Graham said he has been cycling “hundreds of miles a week” and has changed his workout and eating habits to suit to his age. “I know I’m definitely in shape," said Graham, now listed at 265 pounds. "That’s not a problem at all.” Graham, who has caught at least eight touchdown passes in six of his 12 NFL seasons, was a favorite target of former star quarterback Drew Brees and among the most popular players in New Orleans before the club surprisingly traded him to Seattle in 2015. Many fans were upset, including general manager Micky Loomis' own daughter. So, too, was Graham. “For me, it was pretty shocking," Graham said. “I thought I would never leave this place. ... I woke up to the part of the business that hurt.” Alluding to a difficult childhood in which he sometimes lived in an orphanage, Graham added, “at first it was very difficult because of my connection with Drew as an ‘older brother’ and all the people in this building.” “It was family, you know?” Graham continued. "So, for me, a guy who didn’t have a lot of family, it was definitely a difficult time.” Graham played three seasons with the Seahawks — where he had a major knee injury 2015, but also his last 10-TD season in 2017 — before spending two seasons each at Green Bay and Chicago. He said he spent several of those seasons avoiding interviews because he “didn’t really have a lot to say that was positive.” In recent years, Graham said, he longed for another chance to play in New Orleans. “I’ve been trying to come home for a long time,” Graham said, adding that by last season, he didn't want to play anywhere else. He said several teams reached out to him in 2022, but he told his agent, Jimmy Sexton, "that if I don’t retire as a Saint that I wasn’t going to play again.” Sitting out last season was “extremely weird, especially after you spend a whole offseason preparing (to play), working out and making sure you’re in shape,” he said. “I think everything happens for a reason and I think it’ll be to my benefit.” The Saints used a third-round pick to draft Graham in 2010, despite the fact that he'd played just one season of football at Miami after spending four seasons as a basketball power forward for the Hurricanes. In just his second NFL season, Graham caught 99 passes for 1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns and was selected to his first of five Pro Bowls. He had another banner season in 2013, with 1,215 yards and a career-high 16 TDs receiving. Around that time, current Saints tight end Foster Moreau was playing for Jesuit High School in New Orleans and had a signed No. 80 Graham Saints jersey in a shadow box in his room. “Jimmy was a dog, and he still is. Honestly, he runs great,” Moreau said. “So, it’s just such a funny situation. You walk into the locker room and, ‘Oh my God! Jimmy Graham right there.’” Graham's production plummeted in his final season with the Bears in 2021, when he caught 14 passes for 167 yards and three TDs in 15 games. And while the Saints cannot be sure how well he'll play this season, they expressed confidence he'll be a leader in the locker room. Graham sounded ready to embrace that role, noting that he, along with 13th-year defensive end Cameron Jordan, are the only players on the roster who'd once been teammates with most of the stars of the Saints' 2009 championship team. “I understand what that culture was like and what that looks like, the sacrifice that it takes and the brotherhood – that bond – that needs to be molded,” Graham said. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP	https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/jimmy-graham-is-grateful-to-be-back-with-the-saints-and-confident-he-can-still-play/OQKNC6LYWNCAVINKH3IKRXS76U/	2023-07-29T22:32:19	1	https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/jimmy-graham-is-grateful-to-be-back-with-the-saints-and-confident-he-can-still-play/OQKNC6LYWNCAVINKH3IKRXS76U/
Victor Caratini Player Prop Bets: Brewers vs. Braves - July 29 Published: Jul. 29, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT\|Updated: 1 hour ago The Milwaukee Brewers, including Victor Caratini (hitting .219 in his past 10 games, with a double, a home run, five walks and four RBI), take on starting pitcher Bryce Elder and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, Saturday at 7:20 PM ET. In his most recent appearance, he racked up two hits (going 2-for-4 with a double) against the Reds. Victor Caratini Game Info & Props vs. the Braves - Game Day: Saturday, July 29, 2023 - Game Time: 7:20 PM ET - Stadium: Truist Park - Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo! - Braves Starter: Bryce Elder - TV Channel: BSSE - Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208) - Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +500) - RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180) - Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +135) Looking to place a prop bet on Victor Caratini? Check out what's available at BetMGM and use bonus code "GNPLAY" when you sign up with this link! Discover More About This Game Victor Caratini At The Plate - Caratini has a double, five home runs and 15 walks while batting .248. - Caratini has had a hit in 21 of 39 games this season (53.8%), including multiple hits eight times (20.5%). - Looking at the 39 games he has played this year, he's hit a home run in five of them (12.8%), and in 3.4% of his trips to the dish. - In 38.5% of his games this season, Caratini has driven in at least one run. In three of those games (7.7%) he recorded two or more RBI. - In 12 games this year (30.8%), he has scored, including multiple runs twice. Ready to play FanDuel Daily Fantasy? Get in the game using our link. Victor Caratini Home/Away Batting Splits Braves Pitching Rankings - The Braves pitching staff is fifth in MLB with a collective 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings. - The Braves have the seventh-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.85). - Braves pitchers combine to allow 109 home runs (1.1 per game), the third-fewest in baseball. - Elder makes the start for the Braves, his 21st of the season. He is 7-2 with a 3.30 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched. - In his last appearance on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, the righty tossed six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits. - The 24-year-old ranks 15th in ERA (3.30), 36th in WHIP (1.230), and 57th in K/9 (6.7) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season. © 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved.	https://www.weau.com/sports/betting/2023/07/29/victor-caratini-mlb-player-prop-bets/	2023-07-29T22:32:20	1	https://www.weau.com/sports/betting/2023/07/29/victor-caratini-mlb-player-prop-bets/
'The Deepest Breath' director on her new documentary about free diving Published July 29, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 7:57 NPR's Scott Detrow talks to film director Laura McGann about her new documentary on free diving, The Deepest Breath. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.nepm.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving	2023-07-29T22:32:24	1	https://www.nepm.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors, a federal judge ruled Saturday. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks issued a preliminary injunction against the law, which also would have created a new process to challenge library materials and request that they be relocated to areas not accessible by kids. The measure, signed by Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders earlier this year, was set to take effect Aug. 1. A coalition that included the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock had challenged the law, saying fear of prosecution under the measure could prompt libraries and booksellers to no longer carry titles that could be challenged. The judge also rejected a motion by the defendants, which include prosecuting attorneys for the state, seeking to dismiss the case. The ACLU of Arkansas, which represents some of the plaintiffs, applauded the court's ruling, saying that the absence of a preliminary injunction would have jeopardized First Amendment rights. “The question we had to ask was — do Arkansans still legally have access to reading materials? Luckily, the judicial system has once again defended our highly valued liberties," Holly Dickson, the executive director of the ACLU in Arkansas, said in a statement. The lawsuit comes as lawmakers in an increasing number of conservative states are pushing for measures making it easier to ban or restrict access to books. The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts. Laws restricting access to certain materials or making it easier to challenge them have been enacted in several other states, including Iowa, Indiana and Texas. The Arkansas lawsuit names the state’s 28 local prosecutors as defendants, along with Crawford County in west Arkansas. A separate lawsuit is challenging the Crawford County library’s decision to move children’s books that included LGBTQ+ themes to a separate portion of the library. The plaintiffs challenging Arkansas’ restrictions also include the Fayetteville and Eureka Springs Carnegie public libraries, the American Booksellers Association and the Association of American Publishers.	https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/judge-blocks-arkansas-law-allowing-librarians-to-be-criminally-charged-over-harmful-materials/J7UEPNWQQBGF5PDCQKD2VTTO3M/	2023-07-29T22:32:25	0	https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/judge-blocks-arkansas-law-allowing-librarians-to-be-criminally-charged-over-harmful-materials/J7UEPNWQQBGF5PDCQKD2VTTO3M/
Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. Copyright 2023 NPR Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.nepm.org/2023-07-29/trump-faces-new-charges-in-classified-documents-case	2023-07-29T22:32:30	0	https://www.nepm.org/2023-07-29/trump-faces-new-charges-in-classified-documents-case
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland. He was a friend and spiritual advisor to Sinead O'Connor who died earlier this week. Copyright 2023 NPR NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland. He was a friend and spiritual advisor to Sinead O'Connor who died earlier this week. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/how-sinead-oconnor-found-peace-in-islam-after-a-lifelong-struggle-with-religion	2023-07-29T22:32:32	0	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/how-sinead-oconnor-found-peace-in-islam-after-a-lifelong-struggle-with-religion
How to maximize your summer meteor gazing By Nell Greenfieldboyce Published July 29, 2023 at 3:40 PM MDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 2:43 It's the time of year when many people look to the skies in search of shooting stars. We learn a few tricks to get the best view of incoming meteors. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing	2023-07-29T22:32:38	0	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing
An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS. Copyright 2023 NPR An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/pentagon-files-reveal-flaws-in-u-s-claims-about-syrian-casualties-in-baghdadi-raid	2023-07-29T22:32:44	0	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/pentagon-files-reveal-flaws-in-u-s-claims-about-syrian-casualties-in-baghdadi-raid
'The Deepest Breath' director on her new documentary about free diving Published July 29, 2023 at 3:40 PM MDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 7:57 NPR's Scott Detrow talks to film director Laura McGann about her new documentary on free diving, The Deepest Breath. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving	2023-07-29T22:32:50	1	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving
Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. Copyright 2023 NPR Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/trump-faces-new-charges-in-classified-documents-case	2023-07-29T22:32:57	0	https://www.kanw.com/2023-07-29/trump-faces-new-charges-in-classified-documents-case
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland. He was a friend and spiritual advisor to Sinead O'Connor who died earlier this week. Copyright 2023 NPR NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland. He was a friend and spiritual advisor to Sinead O'Connor who died earlier this week. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/how-sinead-oconnor-found-peace-in-islam-after-a-lifelong-struggle-with-religion	2023-07-29T22:33:04	0	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/how-sinead-oconnor-found-peace-in-islam-after-a-lifelong-struggle-with-religion
How to maximize your summer meteor gazing By Nell Greenfieldboyce Published July 29, 2023 at 3:40 PM MDT Facebook Email Print Listen • 2:43 It's the time of year when many people look to the skies in search of shooting stars. We learn a few tricks to get the best view of incoming meteors. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing	2023-07-29T22:33:10	0	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing
Pentagon files reveal flaws in U.S. claims about Syrian casualties in Baghdadi raid By Daniel Estrin Published July 29, 2023 at 3:40 PM MDT Facebook Email Print Listen • 10:19 An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/pentagon-files-reveal-flaws-in-u-s-claims-about-syrian-casualties-in-baghdadi-raid	2023-07-29T22:33:11	1	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/pentagon-files-reveal-flaws-in-u-s-claims-about-syrian-casualties-in-baghdadi-raid
'The Deepest Breath' director on her new documentary about free diving Published July 29, 2023 at 3:40 PM MDT Facebook Email Print Listen • 7:57 NPR's Scott Detrow talks to film director Laura McGann about her new documentary on free diving, The Deepest Breath. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving	2023-07-29T22:33:14	0	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving
Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. Copyright 2023 NPR Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/trump-faces-new-charges-in-classified-documents-case	2023-07-29T22:33:20	0	https://www.kunm.org/2023-07-29/trump-faces-new-charges-in-classified-documents-case
FIRST ALERT WEATHER- Rain kept temperatures down Saturday but heat returns Sunday. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The heat returns before the weekend ends and there are cooler temperatures in sight. First Alert Headlines - The heat returns, Temperatures will reach the mid 90s Sunday. - Storm chances will continue to stay around 30-40% until a front crosses the area Monday - Drier air and a decreased storm chance will arrive Wednesday and Thursday. - In the tropics, we are tracking a tropical Low Pressure which may become Emily in a few days. First Alert Summary A coastal low will slowly move away from the SC overnight and open us up to sunny skies Sunday, which will lead to higher temperatures. Highs will reach the middle 90s. A front will cross the area Late Sunday into Monday morning. A few storms will fire up late in the day Sunday and linger into Monday. The front will stall along the SC coast for a day or two, that means rain chances will stay around Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Drier air and High pressure from the N will filter in by Wednesday and Thursday. In the Tropics, we’ve got one disturbance we’re watching. Thankfully, as it continues to organize, it will stay away from the Eastern Seaboard. By next week, if it strengthens enough, it’ll become named. The next named system will be “Emily”. First Alert Forecast Tonight: Slowly drying out across the region. A stray storm is still possible overnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy. Temps fall into the mid-70s. Sunday: Hot and humid! Under a blend of clouds and sunshine, highs reach the upper-90s. A few storms possible 40%. Monday: Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or storm is possible in the afternoon. Highs in the low-90s. Tuesday: A blend of clouds and sunshine. Just a touch cooler and less humid during the afternoon. A stray shower or storm is possible. Highs near 90 degrees. Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies throughout the day. High temperatures around 90 degrees. Notice a spelling or grammar error in this article? Click or tap here to report it. Please include the article's headline. Stay up to date with WIS News 10. Get the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and Stream us on Roku, YouTube, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV. Copyright 2023 WIS. All rights reserved.	https://www.wistv.com/2023/07/29/first-alert-weather-rain-kept-temperatures-down-saturday-heat-returns-sunday/	2023-07-29T22:33:20	0	https://www.wistv.com/2023/07/29/first-alert-weather-rain-kept-temperatures-down-saturday-heat-returns-sunday/
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland. He was a friend and spiritual advisor to Sinead O'Connor who died earlier this week. Copyright 2023 NPR NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland. He was a friend and spiritual advisor to Sinead O'Connor who died earlier this week. Copyright 2023 NPR This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information. We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. As a community-supported public media service, Connecticut Public has relied on donor support for more than 50 years. Your donation today will allow us to continue this work on your behalf. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are building a better—and more civil—Connecticut to live, work, and play.	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/how-sinead-oconnor-found-peace-in-islam-after-a-lifelong-struggle-with-religion	2023-07-29T22:33:53	0	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/how-sinead-oconnor-found-peace-in-islam-after-a-lifelong-struggle-with-religion
It's the time of year when many people look to the skies in search of shooting stars. We learn a few tricks to get the best view of incoming meteors. Copyright 2023 NPR This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information. We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. As a community-supported public media service, Connecticut Public has relied on donor support for more than 50 years. Your donation today will allow us to continue this work on your behalf. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are building a better—and more civil—Connecticut to live, work, and play.	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing	2023-07-29T22:33:59	1	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing
An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS. Copyright 2023 NPR An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS. Copyright 2023 NPR This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information. We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. As a community-supported public media service, Connecticut Public has relied on donor support for more than 50 years. Your donation today will allow us to continue this work on your behalf. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are building a better—and more civil—Connecticut to live, work, and play.	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/pentagon-files-reveal-flaws-in-u-s-claims-about-syrian-casualties-in-baghdadi-raid	2023-07-29T22:34:05	0	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/pentagon-files-reveal-flaws-in-u-s-claims-about-syrian-casualties-in-baghdadi-raid
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to film director Laura McGann about her new documentary on free diving, The Deepest Breath. Copyright 2023 NPR This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information. We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. As a community-supported public media service, Connecticut Public has relied on donor support for more than 50 years. Your donation today will allow us to continue this work on your behalf. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are building a better—and more civil—Connecticut to live, work, and play.	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving	2023-07-29T22:34:12	1	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving
Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. Copyright 2023 NPR Former President Trump faces three new charges in the case that accuses him of hoarding classified documents, as a grand jury continues to investigate his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. Copyright 2023 NPR This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information. We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. As a community-supported public media service, Connecticut Public has relied on donor support for more than 50 years. Your donation today will allow us to continue this work on your behalf. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are building a better—and more civil—Connecticut to live, work, and play.	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/trump-faces-new-charges-in-classified-documents-case	2023-07-29T22:34:18	0	https://www.ctpublic.org/2023-07-29/trump-faces-new-charges-in-classified-documents-case
Biogen to bulk up rare disease treatments with $7 billion Reata acquisition Alzheimer’s treatment developer Biogen is spending more than $7 billion to buy Reata Pharmaceuticals and bolster its rare disease treatments Biogen is spending more than $7 billion to buy Reata Pharmaceuticals and bolster its rare disease treatments. The Alzheimer’s treatment developer said Friday it will pay $172.50 in cash for each share of Reata in a deal it expects to close by the end of this year. Plano, Texas-based Reata focuses on developing treatments that regulate cellular metabolism and deal with inflammation in serious neurologic diseases. It makes Skyclarys, an FDA-approved treatment for the neurologic disorder Friedreich’s ataxia. Biogen puts an enterprise value of $7.3 billion on the acquisition, and said it would slightly dilute adjusted earnings per share this year, and be roughly neutral next year before becoming “significantly accretive” in 2025. Regulators and Reata shareholders still need to approve the deal. Biogen makes the multiple sclerosis treatments Techfidera and Tysabri as well as the spinal muscular atrophy treatment Spinraza. It also is partnering with Japanese drugmaker Eisai to sell the new Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi. CEO Christopher Viehbacher said in a statement the company’s experience developing and selling rare disease treatments will help expand the market for Skyclarys, which is being reviewed by European regulators. Friedreich’s ataxia is caused by a gene defect inherited from both parents, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. It can lead to vision and hearing loss, trouble walking, and heart problems. Many patients with it wind up in a wheelchair. Viehbacher has been focused on cutting costs at Biogen and developing the company’s pipeline of potential drugs since he became CEO last November. Biogen has been dealing with sliding sales for its multiple sclerosis treatments and the failed launch of its Alzheimer’s treatment Aduhelm. Viehbacher said on Tuesday, after the company reported better-than-expected second quarter results, that Biogen is “laser focused” on changing the company’s share price trajectory. “As I’ve heard from so many investors, our share price hasn’t really moved in 10 years, so that’s where we are focused on really driving … shareholder value,” he said. “And that means allocating capital in a way that’s commensurate with that.” Shares of Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc. soared 52% to $165 in pre-market trading Friday. Biogen Inc.’s stock climbed 1% to $266.	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/biogen-bulk-up-rare-disease-treatments-with-7-billion-reata-acquisition/	2023-07-29T22:34:21	1	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/biogen-bulk-up-rare-disease-treatments-with-7-billion-reata-acquisition/
Civeo: Q2 Earnings Snapshot HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Civeo Corp. (CVEO) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $4.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of 30 cents. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 31 cents per share. The provider of remote-site workforce housing posted revenue of $178.8 million in the period, topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $173.6 million. Civeo expects full-year revenue in the range of $640 million to $650 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CVEO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CVEO	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/civeo-q2-earnings-snapshot/	2023-07-29T22:34:23	0	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/civeo-q2-earnings-snapshot/
Exxon: Q2 Earnings Snapshot IRVING, Texas (AP) — IRVING, Texas (AP) — Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $7.88 billion. On a per-share basis, the Irving, Texas-based company said it had profit of $1.94. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations, but Exxon does not adjust its reported results based on one-time events such as asset sales. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2 per share. The oil and natural gas company posted revenue of $82.91 billion in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $78.85 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on XOM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/XOM	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/exxon-q2-earnings-snapshot/	2023-07-29T22:34:24	0	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/exxon-q2-earnings-snapshot/
Flower Mound pitcher, Cy Woods 3B share top honors on Texas 6A all-state baseball team Flower Mound pitcher Jacob Gholston and Cypress Woods third baseman Ethan Farris share player of the year honors on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state baseball team BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Flower Mound pitcher Jacob Gholston and Cypress Woods third baseman Ethan Farris share player of the year honors on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state baseball team. Gholston was 12-2 with a 0.96 ERA. The 6-foot-6 senior right-hander struck out 111 in 87 innings in leading the Jaguars to the state title. An Oklahoma signee, Gholston was taken in the 17th round of Major League Baseball's amateur draft by Milwaukee. Farris batted .477 with 11 doubles, 10 homers and 47 runs batted in. He was also taken in the 17th round by Detroit, but said on social media this week he will enroll at Texas State. CLASS 6A FIRST TEAM Pitchers — Mason Green, Cypress Woods, sr.; Jacob Gholston, Flower Mound, sr.; (tie) Travis Sykora, Round Rock, sr.; Nico Partida, Pearland, soph. Relief pitcher — Logan Sosolik, Katy Cinco Ranch, sr. Catcher — J.J. Kennett, Ridge Point, sr. First baseman — Caden Ferraro, Pearland, sr. Second baseman — (tie) Ashton Beaird, San Antonio Reagan, sr.; Caden Wellmann, Kingwood, jr. Shortstop — (tie) Micah Kendrick, Rockwall, sr.; Ryne Farber, San Antonio Johnson, sr. Third baseman — Ethan Farris, Cypress Woods, sr. Outfielders — Sam Erickson, Flower Mound, jr.; Kendall George, Atascocita, sr.; Landon Cochran, North Forney, jr. Designated hitter — Adrian Rodriguez, Flower Mound, jr. Player of the year — (tie) Farris, Cypress Woods; Gholston, Flower Mound Coach of the year — Danny Wallace, Flower Mound SECOND TEAM Pitchers — Ty Zahradnik, Keller, sr.; Jeremiah Arnett, Waco Midway, sr.; Kannon Kemp, Weatherford, sr. Relief pitcher — Joe Sockwell, Austin Westlake, sr. Catcher — (tie) Luke Billings, Prosper, soph.; Mac Rose, Rockwall, sr. First baseman — Zachary Tuxhorn, Clear Lake, soph. Second baseman — Nick Barber, Dallas Jesuit, sr. Shortstop — (tie) Jason Flores, Naaman Forest, jr.; Theo Gillen, Austin Westlake, jr. Third baseman — (tie) Omar Juarez, Weatherford, sr.; Josh Glaser, Flower Mound, jr. Outfielders — Braylon Payne, Sugar Land Elkins, jr.; Robert Deal, El Paso Pebble Hills, sr.; (tie) Landon Hutcheson, Frenship, jr.; Stephen Sepulveda, El Paso Americas, sr. Designated hitter — James Jorgensen, Dallas Jesuit, sr. THIRD TEAM Pitchers — Jack Brady, Austin Westlake, jr.; Luke Isett, Dallas Jesuit, sr.; Zack James, Flower Mound, jr. Relief pitcher — (tie) Robert De La Garza, Eagle Pass, sr.; Will Jordan, Weatherford, jr. Catcher — Cade Arrambide, Tomball, jr. First baseman — Barrett Johnson, San Antonio Johnson, sr. Second baseman — Aidan Coleman, San Antonio Reagan, sr. Shortstop — Joshua Munoz, Los Fresnos, sr. Third baseman — Lucas Franco, Katy Cinco Ranch, soph. Outfielders — Gabriel Saldivar, Fort Worth Paschal, sr.; Brayden Sharp, The Woodlands, sr.; (tie) Brady Sullivan, Cypress Woods, sr.; Dylan Schlaegel, Mansfield Legacy, sr. Designated hitter — Miguel Bustamante, San Antonio O’Connor, sr.; Gabriel Cook, San Antonio Stevens, sr.	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/flower-mound-pitcher-cy-woods-3b-share-top-honors-texas-6a-all-state-baseball-team/	2023-07-29T22:34:24	0	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/flower-mound-pitcher-cy-woods-3b-share-top-honors-texas-6a-all-state-baseball-team/
Hundreds compete in pole vault national championships at Mac Vault Academy NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) - Highway 6 between Bryan-College Station and Navasota has been a busy spot the past few days. Hundreds of pole vaulters from across the country are competing in the Summer National Championships hosted by Mac Vault Academy. Jumpers range from 8 years old to 78 years old and are invited to the championship meet after qualifying in regional meets throughout the summer. The final event going on this evening is the boys’ 17 and 18 year old division. This is the second year Mac Vault Academy has hosted the event. “We went to their meet a couple years ago and their was 40 kids on the runway and you can imagine in this heat.. trying to survive with that many competitors on one runway.. it was just miserable,” Brittany McEver, Mac Vault Academy event organizer said. “Several clubs asked us to host it since we have a larger facility, and so we tried it out last year and had a really great response and they asked us to do it again this year.” Brittany McEver and her father pole vaulted at Texas A&M. They also have an indoor facility that provides training and lessons. Copyright 2023 KBTX. All rights reserved.	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/hundreds-compete-pole-vault-national-championships-mac-vault-academy/	2023-07-29T22:34:25	1	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/hundreds-compete-pole-vault-national-championships-mac-vault-academy/
Robert Chambers, NYC’s ‘Preppy Killer,’ is released after 15 years in prison on drug charges NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Chambers, better known to some as the “Preppy Killer,” was released after spending 15 years in prison for drug and assault charges, according to state records. Chambers spent a similar amount of time in prison after pleading guilty to strangling Jennifer Levin in New York City’s Central Park during the summer of 1986. Chambers entered the plea to killing 18-year-old Levin as part of a deal when a jury could not reach a decision after nine days of deliberations. He was released in 2003 for that crime but again ran afoul of the law soon after. He was again arrested in 2007 for selling drugs out of his apartment. He was sentenced to 19 years in prison but was released Tuesday — four years early — from the Shawangunk Correctional Facility in New York, according to online inmate records maintained by the New York Department of Corrections. Chambers, now 56, will remain under supervision for up to five years, records show. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/robert-chambers-nycs-preppy-killer-is-released-after-15-years-prison-drug-charges/	2023-07-29T22:34:40	1	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/robert-chambers-nycs-preppy-killer-is-released-after-15-years-prison-drug-charges/
SEC Preview: Vanderbilt NASHVILLE, Tennessee - In just four weeks from Saturday, Vanderbilt will be the first team to kick off the college football season. For the second straight year Vandy has a week zero contest against Hawaii. The Commodores are in the third year under Head Coach Clark Lea and he recently got a contract extension. Just a couple week’s ago Lea, who is also a Vandy alum, was awarded a three year contract extension that goes through the 2029 season. The Vanderbilt football team opened fall camp earlier this week on Wednesday.They’re coming off a 5-7 season that produced back to back SEC wins against Kentucky and Florida late in the season. Now the team says they’re building on the foundation they’ve laid the last two seasons. “This is the most excited I’ve ever been for a fall and it’s not because I think it’s going to be easy, but actually because I think it’s going to be really challenging,” Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea said. “Good things take time, and this will be as good of a team as we’ve had up to this point.” “We’re just taking in Coach Lea’s message and we’re feeling really good about this season,” Vanderbilt defensive back Jaylen Mahone said. “Especially coming back with a majority of our defense, so that’s really good and continuing the continuity as well.” Vanderbilt and Hawaii kick off on August 26 in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. The week zero contest allows Vandy to have two bye weeks later in the season. Copyright 2023 KBTX. All rights reserved.	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/sec-preview-vanderbilt/	2023-07-29T22:34:47	0	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/sec-preview-vanderbilt/
St. Mary’s Catholic Center opens new church Saturday, open to the public Sunday COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Hundreds of people gathered to worship at the new St. Mary’s Catholic Church Saturday for the first time. This was a group of invited guests to the first Dedication Mass, but it will open to the public Sunday. Just months ago, the dome was lifted to the top of the church after breaking ground in 2021. Finally, people are getting a look inside. Every inch of the new church has something to look at, incredibly detailed stained glass, decorated altars and artwork surrounding the new sanctuary. “The reason we built the new church was we kind of ran out of space in our other church. And so I think there’s just an excitement that more people now can come, more people can have a seat here in the church and more people can encounter the Lord. I think that’s really the excitement of the purpose of building the new church, was that more people could come here and Worship the Lord,” Fr. Will Straton, the Pastor, said. Fr. Starton says now, they’re looking forward to inviting the community. “The church will be open. We’ll have some of our staff here to give tours and just answer questions, and so anybody is welcome to come and check out the new church,” he said. This will begin Sunday, with four masses available for anyone wanting to attend. Beyond the Dedication weekend, Fr. Straton says they’re ready to welcome countless students, parents and community members. “It’s just awesome to be able to see this church to see so many people who will be worshiping here will be coming to encounter the Lord here those who will practice their faith or those who will become Catholic,” he said. Sunday services will be taking place at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. with a Spanish mass at 1:00 p.m. St. Mary’s is located at 603 Church Avenue in College Station. Copyright 2023 KBTX. All rights reserved.	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/st-marys-catholic-center-opens-new-church-saturday-open-public-sunday/	2023-07-29T22:34:53	1	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/st-marys-catholic-center-opens-new-church-saturday-open-public-sunday/
Stellar Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (STEL) on Friday reported second-quarter profit of $35.2 million. The bank, based in Houston, said it had earnings of 66 cents per share. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 69 cents per share. The bank holding company posted revenue of $152.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $113.8 million, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $117 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on STEL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STEL	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/stellar-bancorp-q2-earnings-snapshot/	2023-07-29T22:34:59	0	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/stellar-bancorp-q2-earnings-snapshot/
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors, a federal judge ruled Saturday. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks issued a preliminary injunction against the law, which also would have created a new process to challenge library materials and request that they be relocated to areas not accessible by kids. The measure, signed by Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders earlier this year, was set to take effect Aug. 1. A coalition that included the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock had challenged the law, saying fear of prosecution under the measure could prompt libraries and booksellers to no longer carry titles that could be challenged. The judge also rejected a motion by the defendants, which include prosecuting attorneys for the state, seeking to dismiss the case. The ACLU of Arkansas, which represents some of the plaintiffs, applauded the court’s ruling, saying that the absence of a preliminary injunction would have jeopardized First Amendment rights. “The question we had to ask was — do Arkansans still legally have access to reading materials? Luckily, the judicial system has once again defended our highly valued liberties,” Holly Dickson, the executive director of the ACLU in Arkansas, said in a statement. The lawsuit comes as lawmakers in an increasing number of conservative states are pushing for measures making it easier to ban or restrict access to books. The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts. Laws restricting access to certain materials or making it easier to challenge them have been enacted in several other states, including Iowa, Indiana and Texas. The Arkansas lawsuit names the state’s 28 local prosecutors as defendants, along with Crawford County in west Arkansas. A separate lawsuit is challenging the Crawford County library’s decision to move children’s books that included LGBTQ+ themes to a separate portion of the library. The plaintiffs challenging Arkansas’ restrictions also include the Fayetteville and Eureka Springs Carnegie public libraries, the American Booksellers Association and the Association of American Publishers.	https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/ap-judge-blocks-arkansas-law-allowing-librarians-to-be-criminally-charged-over-harmful-materials/	2023-07-29T22:35:04	1	https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/ap-judge-blocks-arkansas-law-allowing-librarians-to-be-criminally-charged-over-harmful-materials/
Travis Scott drops ‘Utopia,’ his first album since the Astroworld festival tragedy Rapper Travis Scott released his first album in five years on Friday, the 19 track “Utopia.” NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Travis Scott has released “Utopia,” his first album in five years and his first major release since 10 people died at his 2021 Astroworld music festival. The star-studded 19-track "Utopia" features Beyoncé, SZA, Drake, Sampha, Young Thug, Playboi Carti, Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Future, Bon Iver, James Blake, Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, and many more. The LP, Scott's fourth full-length, was originally announced back in 2020 and follows 2018's "Astroworld." In November 2019, 10 people died as a result of compression asphyxia during a massive crowd surge during Scott's Astroworld festival. A grand jury declined to file charges against Scott earlier this year. Also Friday, Houston police released files that showed that some workers were concerned about the crowd conditions at the show. The 1,300-page report also included a summary of an interview with Scott in which he said he did not hear calls from the crowd to stop the show. The first track from the album, the popetón -adjacent "K-pop", was released on July 21 and features the Weeknd and Bad Bunny. The release spans genres — an eclectic mix of autotune ambient ballads ("My Eyes"), ferocious bars ("Looove"), futuristic trap ("Lost Forever," Telekinesis"), and beyond. In addition to the album, Scott hosted a one-night-only release of his feature film, "Circus Maximus" at select theaters on Thursday night. “Utopia” was originally scheduled to be celebrated with a livestreamed concert at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, but was canceled due to “complex production issues,” Live Nation said in a statement.	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/travis-scott-drops-utopia-his-first-album-since-astroworld-festival-tragedy/	2023-07-29T22:35:05	0	https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/travis-scott-drops-utopia-his-first-album-since-astroworld-festival-tragedy/
(KTLA) — An invasive fly species has prompted the quarantine of an upscale Southern California neighborhood, the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. The Tau fruit fly is native to Asia and is a “serious pest for agriculture and natural resources,” according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The flies can be typically found on a variety of fruits and vegetables along with a “select range of native plants in California,” officials said. After the detection of more than 20 Tau flies in the Stevenson Ranch area of the Santa Clarita Valley, a quarantine was placed on residents. The quarantine area spans about 79 square miles, bordered on the north by Castaic Junction, on the south by Oat Mountain, on the west by Del Valle, and on the east by Honby Avenue. Stevenson Ranch is an upscale neighborhood with a median home price of $1.15 million dollars according to Redfin. Officials believe the fly was introduced to Los Angeles County by travelers who brought uninspected produce into the state. Agriculture officials note this is a common way for invasive species to arrive. To prevent the species’ further spread, quarantined residents are asked not to move any fruits or vegetables away from their property. The produce they own may be safely consumed or processed, but must remain at the property. If residents choose not to consume their produce, they must be disposed of by “double-bagging in plastic and placing the bags in a bin specifically for garbage,” officials said. CDFA is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the L.A. County Agricultural Commissioner to “utilize a multi-tiered approach to eliminate the Tau fruit fly and prevent its spread to new areas.” On properties within 200 meters of fly detections, crews will cut host fruit and vegetables to inspect for present fly larvae. Those properties will also be treated with a “naturally derived organic-approved material known as Spinosad, which will help remove any live adult fruit flies and reduce the density of the population,” said CDFA. Fly traps that incorporate a pheromone along with a small amount of pesticide will also be placed throughout the treatment zones.	https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/california-neighborhood-under-quarantine-due-to-invasive-fly-species/	2023-07-29T22:35:10	1	https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/california-neighborhood-under-quarantine-due-to-invasive-fly-species/
(The Hill) — More than 20 states across the U.S. are under heat advisories as of Saturday. From the California coast to the Midwest to the Southeast and the North- and Mid-Atlantic, 110 million Americans are facing scorching temperatures that could even get up to triple digits, according to ABC News. Earlier in the week, the National Weather Service warned of “continued excessive summer heat” across the country in a forecast discussion. In the Washington, D.C. region, daily highs sat around 96 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the NWS. In New York City, temperatures topped out at 90 degrees. “Triple-digit heat continues across the southern half of the Plains to the eastern Gulf Coast while cool and unsettled weather continues across the northern Plains toward the Midwest,” the NWS said in their latest forecast discussion on upcoming weather between Monday and Tuesday. The NWS said cooler temperatures will arrive in the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Sunday. However, they said these cooler temperatures will be preceded by thunderstorms as a result of the cold front creeping south. “However, prior to the arrival of the cool air, the cold front will trigger strong to severe thunderstorms along with locally heavy downpours which may be accompanied with gusty winds and/or squalls as they move through the aforementioned areas from west to east through tonight,” the NWS aid in the forecast discussion.	https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/more-than-20-states-in-us-still-suffering-from-excessive-heat/	2023-07-29T22:35:16	1	https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/more-than-20-states-in-us-still-suffering-from-excessive-heat/
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland. He was a friend and spiritual advisor to Sinead O'Connor who died earlier this week. Copyright 2023 NPR NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland. He was a friend and spiritual advisor to Sinead O'Connor who died earlier this week. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.wlrn.org/2023-07-29/how-sinead-oconnor-found-peace-in-islam-after-a-lifelong-struggle-with-religion	2023-07-29T22:36:09	1	https://www.wlrn.org/2023-07-29/how-sinead-oconnor-found-peace-in-islam-after-a-lifelong-struggle-with-religion
'The Deepest Breath' director on her new documentary about free diving Published July 29, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 7:57 NPR's Scott Detrow talks to film director Laura McGann about her new documentary on free diving, The Deepest Breath. Copyright 2023 NPR	https://www.wlrn.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving	2023-07-29T22:36:16	1	https://www.wlrn.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving