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Sunday Forecast: Seasonally cool with spotty morning storms
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -A pattern of nocturnal to morning rain & storm activity will be in the forecast for the next few days. Temperatures for the most part will be more “comfortable” but will be paired with humid conditions.
SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING: A very similar set up to Friday night and into Saturday morning will occur Saturday night and into Sunday morning. We’re looking at some weather disturbances that will bring rain and storm chances for the 1011 region. In the late evening hours of Saturday, rain & storms move into the werst and push eastward, while pushing eastward it could form into a cluster or complex of storms. There is also the chance for additional rain & storm development in eastern Nebraska through the night. This additional development could also connect with the group of storms moving across the state. A few storms may be strong to severe with damaging winds, hail and locally heavy rainfall possible.
The rain & storm activity from Saturday night could linger into Sunday morning for eastern areas, some storm activity still could be strong to severe with damaging winds as the primary threat. By mid-morning and the bulk of the day Sunday, skies will slowly clear and dry up! Then next round of precipitation, some may be strong to severe, will fire up in the west and move eastward late Sunday and into Monday morning. Once again, we will mainly have nocturnal to early morning rain and storm chances over the next few days.
Spotty rain and storm chances continue for eastern Nebraska Monday morning. Then the bulk of the day will be partly cloudy but mainly dry. Next chance for isolated precipitation activity sets up once again Monday night.
Temperatures will remain near seasonal for most of us for Sunday & Monday. High temperatures will only reach the mid 80s to lower 90s. There will also be slightly breezy conditions... easterly winds between 10-15 mph and gusts to 25 mph in the morning.
Monday morning lows will fall to near around average in the mid to upper 60s.
Monday will be similar to Sunday. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
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Deputy placed on leave while incident with inmate investigated
Posted/updated on: July 29, 2023 at 5:06 pmCHEROKEE COUNTY – A deputy has been placed on administrative leave while Texas Rangers investigate an incident that took place on July 23 between him and an inmate at the Cherokee County Jail. Sheriff Brent Dickson contacted the Texas Rangers to investigate the incident after reviewing it himself. Pending the Texas Rangers investigation, Dickson said the deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave and no further information can be released at this time, updates will posted as they become available. | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1247514 | 2023-07-29T22:42:25 | 1 | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1247514 |
NFL: Arizona Cardinals going culture 'shock' under new regime, trying to change perception
Veteran players insist they'll be leading the way and policing the locker room during team's rebuild
Sometimes, perception is everything. And following back-to-back rollercoaster seasons that ended in chaos and culpability, resulting in an epic housecleaning from top to bottom, the perception surrounding the Arizona Cardinals wasn’t very good at all.
In fact, it had become downright hideous.
But as soon as General Manager Monti Ossenfort was hired to lead a revamped front office and, more striking, when Jonathan Gannon was hired to lead a mostly brand-new coaching staff, the Cardinals began undergoing a culture shift throughout the organization.
“Oh, definitely. Definitely,” veteran left tackle D.J. Humphries said. “It’s been a culture shock. It ain’t even been no gradual shift. It’s shock. It’s ‘Get ready or get going.’ ”
It started with a “Team-First or Else” mantra and it’s continued with Gannon demanding absolute accountability at every turn. There’s no room for eye-rollers and goldbricks. If you’re not fully onboard, you’re getting swept off the ship and the Cardinals will set sail without you.
“You can’t be 30 seconds late to a meeting. You can’t be five minutes late to a meeting,” third-year linebacker Zaven Collins said. “You need to be better at taking care of your stuff without being guided. We’re grown men doing this thing. It’s small things like that that. Even if it’s the small things, you can’t get away from it.
“So, it’s the culture and everyone’s held accountable. They have to be, because if they’re held accountable in the locker room, they’re going to be held accountable on the field.”
Being late to meetings or not being ready to go at the start of practice isn’t directly what led to the Cardinals losing 19 of their last 24 games overall, including one playoff appearance. But it didn’t help, and those weren’t the only unprofessional lapses that began piling up. There were off-the-field issues involving both players and coaches, ongoing other distractions and too many “me-first” problems.
The culture shift — or shock — is real, and veteran running back James Conner is seeing it spread.
“It’s accountability. Just togetherness,” he said. “Mastering the basics in our foundation and realizing what wins football games. That’s being really disciplined, it’s being in shape and just being accountable to your teammates.
“We have one goal: that’s to win. I’m in and we put the team first. That’s our message. That’s what we’re preaching — team first and we come second. Everything is about putting the team first and not getting in your own way.”
For Gannon, who is in his first season as a head coach at any level, crafting the right message and approach has been a project upon which he’s worked years to define. His high-energy, frenetic style helps ensure his directive never gets lost or tuned out.
“I don’t know about what went on in the past,” Gannon said, “but I know the standards that we’ve laid out for the entire team, they’re doing a really good job of trying to improve and get better with that on a daily basis. So overall, very, very pleased with where we’re at with that.
“Culture is how you behave on a daily basis. You’re either behaving in a winning way or not.”
Gannon is direct and he’s blunt. And while he’s usually always talking and coaching with a positive tone and encouraging body language, he won’t tolerate any stragglers to the system. He is where the Cardinals’ new culture starts and where it will go from here.
“It’s JG. That’s it,” Humphries said, nodding. “You know. You met him. It’s either you’re going to be like that or you’re going to go home. It’s that simple. That’s the mentality, so it makes it easy. Especially when you got older guys like me and Budda (Baker) and all those guys that are buying into the system.
“When you have your leaders that are falling into that mode, there’s nobody left behind you that’s going to buck the system when they see guys like me, guys like K1 (Kyler Murray) and Budda that are falling into place and doing everything right. They’re going to do the same thing.”
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Veteran right guard Will Hernandez said Gannon’s message is being universally spread by all the assistant coaches, whom he calls some of the best he’s been around during his six NFL seasons. He called the entire staff “the real deal,” adding, “We believe in them. We’re a team and we practice like it and the goal is to play like it all season long.”
“You have to believe it 100 percent,” Hernandez said of the Cardinals’ team-first directive. “Each guy has to believe it 100 percent for us to actually work and that’s exactly what we’re doing. That’s what’s been implemented from the beginning. Guys have bought in. Guys are fighting for each other. Guys are understanding that letting another teammate down that it’s a Cardinal rule you don’t do that, you don’t let your buddy down.”
Is it working, though?
“We just started training camp so it may take some time,” veteran tackle Kelvin Beachum said, “but I think we’re doing the things that are necessary to put us in those situations to accomplish winning behavior — being on time, making sure nobody’s getting fined.”
Will this new approach lead to more victories than last season’s 4-13 woebegone disaster? Nobody’s giving the Cardinals much of a chance in 2023. But that’s OK. You’ve got to start somewhere, and this football team just happens to be starting over.
“We don’t give a (expletive) about outside perceptions of the team,” Humphries said.
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It’s going to be a process, however long it takes.
“You’ve got to go out there and prove yourself,” Collins said. “A lot of people doubt us and that’s OK. Whether you’re the best team or the worst team, people are going to doubt you, so you’ve got to just go out there and take it day by day and apply your work.”
And if you’re not doing you work, you can expect to hear about it from Gannon.
“I’ve never even seen JG not talk full speed. That’s who he is,” Humphries said. “It’s not like a persona, like, ‘I’m going to sell this to the media.’ That’s who he is for real. It’s refreshing for me and it’s good to be around, because that bleeds over. That’s something that’s infectious to everyone that’s around.” | https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2023/07/29/arizona-cardinals-undergoing-dramatic-culture-shift-with-new-leadership-nfl/70492585007/ | 2023-07-29T22:42:27 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2023/07/29/arizona-cardinals-undergoing-dramatic-culture-shift-with-new-leadership-nfl/70492585007/ |
Lori Vallow: So-called 'Doomsday Mom' set to learn her prison sentence
PHOENIX - Sentencing for Lori Vallow is scheduled for July 31.
Vallow, also known as the so-called ‘Doomsday Mom,’ was found guilty in May 2023 of killing her two kids, both of whom once lived in Chandler. Vallow was also found guilty of conspiring in the murder of Chad Daybell's first wife, Tammy, among other offenses.
In the aftermath of Vallow's guilty verdict, her lawyers requested a new trial, but the request was later denied by a judge.
A recap of the Lori Vallow case
The case of Lori Vallow is rooted in the East Valley portion of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
"She needs help. She needs some serious help," Vallow's fourth husband, Charles Vallow, told police officers in a video.
Charles sounded the alarm to Gilbert Police in 2019 about Vallow's mental health, as the mother of three became transfixed on preparing for the end of the world.
Charles would hire attorney Taylor Larson to file for divorce.
"Not often that someone comes in and says 'hey, I want to get a divorce, and it's because my wife think she's a goddess, and she can't die, and that she's trying to murder me,'" said Larson.
Charles would later be shot and killed by Vallow's brother, Alex Cox, in Chandler. Cox himself would later die as well. Police say a $1 million life insurance was the motive in Charles' death.
The case took a turn when Vallow moved her two children, seven-year-old Joshua ‘JJ’ Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan to Rexburg, Idaho. The kids disappeared shortly after, sparking a nationwide search.
"You had law enforcement agencies in Chandler and Gilbert, Arizona involved. You've had law enforcement in Idaho, Utah, Hawaii and the FBI. I mean, you had multiple agencies looking at various parts of this thing," said Rich Robertson, a private investigator with R3 Investigations.
In June 2020, authorities discovered the remains of JJ and Tylee buried in the backyard of Daybell.
Members of the jury in Vallow's murder trial were convinced that Vallow used her religious beliefs to justify the murders.
For the victims' loved ones, it has been a long road.
"I hope that nobody ever has to go through this. I hope nobody ever has to see and hear the details of what happened to JJ, to Tylee, and to Tammy," said JJ Vallow's grandfather, Larry Woodcock.
"At the end of the day Monday, I hope that the judge has sentenced her, and once that's done, I'm putting it behind me, and she's dead to me. I have to look at it that way because I can't live with it anymore," said Tammy Daybell's aunt, Vicki Hoban.
What sort of sentence could Vallow get?
Vallow will not be sentenced to death, as an Idaho judge ruled, prior to Vallow's trial, that she will not face the death penalty.
Lori, however, faces up to life in prison without parole.
What about Chad Daybell?
Chad Daybell's trial is officially set for April 2024. | https://www.fox29.com/news/lori-vallow-so-called-doomsday-mom-set-to-learn-her-prison-sentence | 2023-07-29T22:42:27 | 0 | https://www.fox29.com/news/lori-vallow-so-called-doomsday-mom-set-to-learn-her-prison-sentence |
COLFAX, Iowa — In the small central Iowa town of Colfax, thousands of cyclists participating in the largest and oldest recreational bike ride in the world were stopped along its historic main street, staring ahead at a daunting climb that would lead them out of town.
The hill, coupled with soaring temps and the vibrant downtown, made a morning sitting in the shade quite appealing.
It's become almost simplistic to say that “small-town America” is slowly dying. That opportunities for young people have dried up, just like businesses and main streets. That the only way forward in life involves moving to a big city. But the reality is towns such as Colfax are flourishing, and that was especially evident on RAGBRAI, the annual bike ride across the state, where dozens of small towns dotting the 500-mile route welcomed some 50,000 riders with open arms.
Colfax is a prime example. It experienced a nearly 8% increase in population from the 2010 census to the most recent in 2020, turning around two decades of decline. Its population of 2,255 represented its highest since the 1990s.
Sure, many small towns are still struggling, but what has allowed those such as Colfax to thrive?
“Mostly, a wonderful mayor and council and volunteers that just ensure a vital community,” explains Wade Wagoner, the former city manager for the small town of Lake Park, and now the city administrator for Colfax.
“Des Moines and the metro growing to the east doesn't hurt,” Wagoner said. “Also, the fact that we still have a high school and citizens just approved a $14 million bond for athletic and academic improvements make people want to raise a family here.”
Wagoner underscores that location is important. After the COVID-19 pandemic, when many jobs became partially or fully remote, people who may have once worked in a city could suddenly live just about anywhere, including small towns across America.
Wagoner goes on to talk about the smallest Fareway grocery store in the state, the coffee shop and bank and city hall, all of which make for a bustling hub. There's also a rich history with mineral water that makes Colfax's downtown large for its size.
In other words, Colfax has leaned into its strengths to create a community that people want to call home.
And every few years, big events such as RAGBRAI roll through, giving them a chance to shine.
“Lots of trash and (Port-o-potties,” Wagoner said of the traveling circus, “but it is actually pretty cool. It lets us show off the town and certain businesses do make some money. Others find it a pain. But it's only for a single day.”
If nothing else, the horde of cyclists are good for making money.
In Polk City, between the busy metros of Ames and Des Moines, high school students collected money to fund their after-prom party. Elsewhere on the ride, residents of Slater were using donations to build a new community center and library. In Breda, where the route went through Monday, the town was trying to raise $300,000 to replace the lights at its baseball grandstand, which was built in 1946 and has withstood the test of time.
Breda, population 500, is another example of a small town doing well. It has steadily gained residents for the past 30 years.
In the quiet hamlet of Oxford, just past the fire department and the Deja Brew Coffee House & Bakery, four boys took turns in a dunk tank Friday as cyclists passed through on a day of unrelenting heat — the index topped out at 112 degrees.
For just $5, riders got three shots at the tank. All the proceeds went to their little league program.
The boys were winning on two fronts: staying cool and making cash.
The population of Slater, just north of Polk City, has steadily grown the past three decades.
“Many young families have moved into Slater recently for the school system, and safety of our small town, and ease of getting around,” said Evy Raes of the Slater Area Historical Association. “Our sense of community was tested when a derecho roared through in August 2020. Never fear: anyone with a pickup truck, a chain saw and a six-pack was out in the streets after the storm, helping neighbors clear and dispose of the debris. People really pulled together and no one was a stranger.”
That sense of community isn't always felt in bigger cities. And more than anything, Raes said, that has helped them to thrive.
“We are a small town with big ideals,” Raes said. “Many people who move into Slater feel an instant connection with the community. It is said though, ‘Don’t gossip about anybody who’s lived here awhile, because they may be related to the person you’re talking to.’ My family has lived here over 74 years, and some days we feel like the new people."
Turns out that, at least in some small towns, there are in fact plenty of new people. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/outreach/ragbrai/ragbrai-bolstering-small-towns-iowa-colfax-polk-city-oxford/524-babc6903-f725-40f6-8404-296c1a25f267 | 2023-07-29T22:42:27 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/outreach/ragbrai/ragbrai-bolstering-small-towns-iowa-colfax-polk-city-oxford/524-babc6903-f725-40f6-8404-296c1a25f267 |
Still no charges in Astroworld music festival deaths
Posted/updated on: July 29, 2023 at 5:07 pmAP – Nearly two years after 10 people were crushed to death during the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston, no charges have been filed despite at least some people, including workers, expressing safety concerns about the event. Harris County prosecutors have said the circumstances of the deaths eliminate counts such as murder, manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, limiting them to child endangerment for the very youngest of the victims. University of Houston criminal law professor Sandra Guerra Thompson said it is difficult to determine precisely who caused the deaths at such a large event. | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1247521 | 2023-07-29T22:42:46 | 0 | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1247521 |
Police: Intoxicated man pushed children into pool nearly drowning 7-year-old
TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma authorities said an intoxicated man pushed several children into the pool with a 7-year-old nearly drowning.
Tulsa Police said they arrested Elder Perez. The former felon is charged with three counts of assault and battery on a minor and public intoxication.
Officers said on July 22, they responded to a child abuse report at a local apartment complex.
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A 15-year-old had called 911 saying that he just rescued a child from drowning in the pool after Perez pushed the child into the deep end.
The caller also stated that the Perez was drunk and had pushed other children into the pool.
When officers arrived, pool guests immediately Perez as the culprit. They said he also pushed a 7-year-old into the pool and other children rescued the victim.
Another child also showed an officer a long scratch after getting pushed into the pool.
Officers said they found several beer bottles that Perez has hid before they arrived.
This story was reported from Los Angeles. | https://www.fox29.com/news/police-intoxicated-man-pushed-children-into-pool-nearly-drowning-7-year-old | 2023-07-29T22:42:49 | 1 | https://www.fox29.com/news/police-intoxicated-man-pushed-children-into-pool-nearly-drowning-7-year-old |
Commissioner’s son turns himself in after fleeing courtroom
Posted/updated on: July 29, 2023 at 5:18 pmSMITH COUNTY — Smith County Precinct 4 Constable Josh Joplin confirmed that Lance Phillips, the son of two Smith County officials, turned himself in to law enforcement on Saturday, according to our news partner KETK. Constable Joplin said that Phillips contacted him personally around 2 p.m. on Saturday to have him come pick him up to take him to jail. Phillips is the son of Smith County Commissioner Terry Phillips and County Clerk Karen Phillips. He was wanted after allegedly running from officials after being held in contempt of court on Thursday. Phillips was booked into the Smith County Jail and charged with making a false report inducing an emergency response, evading arrest and contempt of court, jail records show. He’s being held on a total of $105,000 bond, according to jail records. | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1247524 | 2023-07-29T22:42:53 | 1 | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1247524 |
Small plane lands in ocean off crowded New Hampshire beach
HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. (AP) - A small plane towing a banner landed in the ocean off a crowded New Hampshire beach on Saturday, and lifeguards rescued the pilot, who was unhurt, authorities said.
The single-engine Piper PA-18 plane landed about noon off Hampton Beach, witnesses said. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that the pilot was the only person on board.
Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno told WMUR-TV that the pilot was rescued by lifeguards, and wasn’t hurt.
The plane has since been pulled to shore and was sitting on the beach.
The FAA said it would investigate the cause of the incident, along with the National Transportation Safety Board.
The Hampton Police Department and the New Hampshire Beach Patrol did not immediately respond to messages for comment. | https://www.fox29.com/news/small-plane-lands-in-ocean-off-crowded-new-hampshire-beach | 2023-07-29T22:42:55 | 0 | https://www.fox29.com/news/small-plane-lands-in-ocean-off-crowded-new-hampshire-beach |
The United Arab Emirates is no stranger to hot weather, and as countries around the world struggle with extreme heat waves, Dubai residents and pet owners are not caught off guard, coming up with alternative solutions to keep their furry friends hydrated and happy. Yair Ben-Dor has more.
SPRINGFIELD — At least eight dogs died of heat-related injuries after being transported in the back of an uncooled cargo van through northern Indiana Thursday night, authorities said.
The dogs that died were among 18 shepherds traveling from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago to a training facility in Michigan City, Indiana, police said.
The driver, whom police did not name, said he was unaware that the air conditioning in the cargo area failed until he heard dogs barking. Then, he pulled off Interstate 94 at a convenience store and gas station in Lake Station, Indiana. When he opened the back, the driver found several dogs dead and others suffering. Numerous store employees and passersby stepped in to aid the dogs.
Jennifer Webber, executive director of the Humane Society of Hobart, responded to the call at 7:40 p.m. and said the dogs displayed signs of heatstroke: Salivating heavily, wobbling, vomiting and convulsing.
"There were already several dogs dead on the scene, and multiple failing fast," Webber said. "Their crates inside the truck were completely trashed on the inside and the little water bowls were the size you'd give a parrot. And they were empty and torn up as if the dogs were exasperated."
In a statement posted online, the Lake Station Police Department described the incident as a "freak event." Telephone and email messages seeking further comment were left with the police station Saturday.
"This was not an act of animal cruelty or neglect but a mechanical failure of the AC unit that was being used in the cargo area," the statement said.
But Webber said she encountered resistance when attempting to gather facts for the investigation she is authorized to conduct. The police officer in charge of the scene told her she could leave because the deaths were an accident that "the owner will take care of."
The owner, who was driving the car, used abusive language, cursed at her and refused to produce health certificates, Webber said. Such paperwork is typically signed by veterinarians in each state involved and required to move dogs across borders for commerce. Webber said she doubted a veterinarian would have approved travel on Thursday, when heat indices exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The extreme heat is a worldwide problem, and scientists calculate that July will be the hottest month on record.
"He shouldn't have been traveling at all. So No. 1: That is neglectful," Webber said. Then, the police let the owner drive away — this time with the door to the cargo area open — with several dead dogs and others who should have been hospitalized in crates that were not secured in the cargo area, she continued.
The truck, crates and dogs are evidence she wanted to inspect.
Even more, five of the dogs were transported to veterinary hospitals — in ambulances used for people, not in the specialized humane society vans offered on site. Webber filed a notice of seizure of the dogs when they're released. According to Lake Station ordinance, the humane society may confine any dog who is "ill, injured, or otherwise in need of care" or "reasonably believed to have been abused or neglected."
But Webber claimed that Lake Station police blocked the order, directing the hospitals treating the animals to release them to the owner when they are well again. She said that in her five years working with Lake Station, that has never happened. | https://pantagraph.com/news/state-regional/8-dogs-died-from-extreme-heat-in-the-midwest-during-unairconditioned-drive/article_854c3c82-2e56-11ee-a4b4-6bf575e40455.html | 2023-07-29T22:43:07 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/state-regional/8-dogs-died-from-extreme-heat-in-the-midwest-during-unairconditioned-drive/article_854c3c82-2e56-11ee-a4b4-6bf575e40455.html |
Las Vegas faces Dallas, aims for 12th straight home win
Las Vegas will try to keep its 11-game home win streak intact when the Aces face Dallas
Dallas Wings (13-10, 8-5 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (22-2, 13-1 Western Conference)
Las Vegas; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas hosts Dallas trying to continue its 11-game home winning streak.
The Aces have gone 13-1 against Western Conference teams. Las Vegas has a 0-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Wings have gone 8-5 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas ranks second in the Western Conference with 27.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Satou Sabally averaging 6.7.
The teams meet for the third time this season. The Wings won 80-78 in the last matchup on July 8. Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 21 points, and A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 21 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Chelsea Gray is averaging 14.6 points, 6.9 assists and 1.5 steals for the Aces. Wilson is averaging 20.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks over the last 10 games for Las Vegas.
Sabally is scoring 17.7 points per game and averaging 9.3 rebounds for the Wings. Ogunbowale is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Dallas.
LAST 10 GAMES: Aces: 9-1, averaging 95.9 points, 34.5 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 51.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.5 points per game.
Wings: 7-3, averaging 87.4 points, 39.9 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.7 points.
INJURIES: Aces: Candace Parker: out (foot), Riquna Williams: out (back).
Wings: Lou Lopez Senechal: out (knee), Diamond DeShields: out (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/las-vegas-faces-dallas-aims-12th-straight-home-win/ | 2023-07-29T22:43:18 | 0 | https://www.kbtx.com/2023/07/29/las-vegas-faces-dallas-aims-12th-straight-home-win/ |
Colorado cop found guilty after train hits patrol car with suspect inside
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado police officer who put a handcuffed woman in a parked police vehicle that was hit by a freight train was found guilty of reckless endangerment and assault but was acquitted of a third charge of criminal attempt to commit manslaughter during a trial Friday.
Jordan Steinke was the first of two officers to go to trial over the Sept. 16, 2022, crash that left Yareni Rios-Gonzalez seriously injured.
"There’s no reasonable doubt that placing a handcuffed person in the back of a patrol car, parked on railroad tracks, creates a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm by the train," said Judge Timothy Kerns.
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But the evidence didn't convince Kerns that Steinke "knowingly intended to harm Ms. Rios-Gonzalez," and he added that Stienke had shown "shock and remorse."
Steinke testified that she did not know that the patrol car of another officer she was helping was parked on the tracks even though they can be seen on her body camera footage along with two railroad crossing signs. Steinke said she was focused on the threat that could come from Rios-Gonzalez and her pickup truck, not the ground.
Steinke said she put Rios-Gonzalez in the other officer’s vehicle because it was the nearest spot to temporarily hold her. She said she didn’t know the train was coming until just before it hit.
The judge found that Steinke observed the tracks, but failed to "appreciate the risk."
There was no jury in Steinke’s trial, which started Monday. Instead, Kerns listened to the evidence and issued the verdict. Mallory Revel, Steinke’s attorney, didn’t immediately respond to requests by phone and email for comment.
Steinke, who was working for the Fort Lupton Police Department at the time of the crash, was charged with criminal attempt to commit manslaughter, a felony; and reckless endangerment and third-degree assault, both misdemeanors.
The other officer, Pablo Vazquez, who worked for the police department in nearby Platteville, is being prosecuted for misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment and traffic offenses. He hasn’t entered a plea yet. His lawyer, Reid Elkus, didn't immediately respond to a request by phone for comment.
Vazquez pulled over Rios-Gonzalez on a rural road that intersects U.S. Highway 85 after she was accused of pointing a gun at another driver. Trains pass on tracks that parallel the highway about a dozen times a day, prosecutors said, and the sound of their horns is common in the area north of Denver.
Rios-Gonzalez, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, is suing over her treatment. She later pleaded no contest to misdemeanor menacing, said one of her lawyers, Chris Ponce, who was in court to watch the trial. Rios-Gonzalez did not testify or attend herself.
Steinke said she placed Rios-Gonzalez in the other police car temporarily because it was the nearest place to keep her secure, a move that is standard practice for high-risk traffic stops, said defense expert witness Steve Ijames. He also testified that in dangerous situations officers can become hyperfocused on particular threats and overlook things that turn out to be important in hindsight.
Steinke, who drove at around 100 mph (161 kph) at times on her way to backup Vazquez, testified that she was surprised to see him sitting in his vehicle when she arrived, rather than pointing a gun at Rios-Gonzalez’s truck. She said she quickly parked her patrol vehicle behind his and got out because it was the quickest way "to get a gun in the fight."
Steinke also said she did not notice the tracks or the ground when she squatted down to arrest a kneeling Rios-Gonzalez along the tracks after the suspect was ordered out of her pickup truck.
When pressed by Deputy District Attorney Christopher Jewkes, Steinke replied, "I am sure I saw the tracks sir, but I did not perceive them." She said she was focused on the suspect and the potential threat she posed and was "fairly certain" that the traffic stop would end in gunfire.
"I never in a million years thought a train was going to come plowing through my scene," Steinke said.
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Musgrove sharp and Tatis homers to lead the Padres to a 7-1 win over the Rangers
Joe Musgrove pitched six strong innings on the night his boyhood hero, Jake Peavy, was inducted into the Padres’ Hall of Fame and Fernando Tatis Jr. homered for San Diego, which beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 7-1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove pitched six strong innings on the night his boyhood hero, Jake Peavy, was inducted into the Padres’ Hall of Fame, Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and San Diego beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 7-1 on Friday night.
Musgrove (10-3) was facing the Rangers for the first time since throwing the first no-hitter in Padres history, in just his second start with his hometown team, on April 9, 2021, at Texas. Musgrove won for the ninth time in 10 decisions by holding Texas to four hits while striking out five and walking two.
Musgrove grew up a Padres fan in suburban El Cajon and idolized Peavy, who won the 2007 NL Cy Young Award. Musgrove began wearing Peavy's No. 44 after he was traded to the Padres before the 2021 season.
The Rangers, managed by former Padres skipper Bruce Bochy, lost for the fifth time in seven games but kept a two-game lead over Houston.
“I was excited, man," Musgrove said. "A lot of adrenaline. Obviously Peavy's night ... throwing in front of Boch for the first time in my career. A lot of San Diego legends in the house. I was really motivated and excited about this outing. I was honored to be able to throw on this night.”
The Rangers added a bit of drama when they loaded the bases with two outs in the ninth and Luis Garcia walked Marcus Semien. Garcia then struck out former Padres player Travis Jankowski to end it.
Tatis homered to right-center off Dane Dunning (8-4) with one out in the fifth, his 18th, to give the Padres a 3-0 lead. He added an RBI single during the four-run sixth.
The Padres, who have underwhelmed despite having baseball's third-highest payroll, also got RBIs from two of their other stars, Juan Soto and Manny Machado. Soto hit an RBI single in the first and Machado had a sacrifice fly in the third and a two-run single in the sixth. Gary Sanchez added an RBI double in the sixth.
It was one of the top wins of the season for the Padres, who had World Series aspirations coming into this season but have been mired in fourth place in the NL West and well back in the wild-card race.
“Everyone’s starting to realize where we’re at in the season and the sense of urgency we’ve got to have,” said Musgrove, who helped lead the Padres to the NL Championship Series last year. “The attitude and the mentality and the aggressiveness tonight on the basepaths, at the plate, really good defense all around, that’s the kind of baseball we’ve got to play down the stretch.
“Like I told the guys after the game, we’ve two months left here to determine our future here for the rest of the season. If we’re going to go out, we’ve got to go out on our terms playing baseball the way that we play the game.”
The Padres were coming off a dismal series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are last in the NL Central, before getting a strong outing from Musgrove.
“He’s really good, he’s really tough,” Bochy said. “He’s having another good year and you have your hands full with him. He pitched a really nice ballgame for them. They pitched well today, they got the hits, we didn’t.”
NICE PLAY
Machado made a sensational play at third to end the seventh when he dove to his left to snag Leody Taveras' grounder and threw him out while on his backside. First baseman Jake Cronenworth held onto the throw and then fell over.
“Throw my glove out there, caught it. I know the guy was fast so I was just trying to get it over there as quick as possible,” Machado said.
HALL OF FAME
Peavy was inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame along with former owner John Moores during a pregame ceremony. It was under Moores' ownership that the Padres built Petco Park in downtown San Diego.
RANGERS PROSPECTS
Wyatt Langford, the fourth overall pick in this year's draft, made his professional debut Friday night with the ACL Rangers in a game at the ACL Mariners in Peoria, Arizona. He started in left and batted third. Others making their debuts in that game were 1B Anthony Calarco (undrafted free agent), 2B Devin Hurdle (undrafted free agent) and RF Quincy Scott (ninth round).
TRAINER'S ROOM
Rangers: Placed All-Star C Jonah Heim on the 10-day injured list with a strained tendon in his left wrist. He came out of a game at Houston on Wednesday after hurting his wrist on an awkward swing in the fourth inning. Mitch Garver started Friday night.
Padres: With a 7-0 lead, Soto was removed for a pinch-hitter in the eighth. He's been bothered by a finger injury since spring training and the Padres were awaiting results of an MRI. Manager Bob Melvin said he thinks Soto's finger is getter better but he stung it a few times. Second baseman Ha Seong-Kim also came out after tweaking his back on a slide. Melvin said there's a good chance Soto and Kim will be in the lineup Saturday night.
UP NEXT
Texas LHP Martin Perez (8-3, 4.91 ERA) and Padres RHP Yu Darvish (7-7, 4.80) are scheduled to start Saturday night.
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Drunk Delta Airlines passenger downs 11 drinks, sexually assaults minor and her mom on 9-hour flight: lawsuit
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
Delta flight attendants "blatantly ignored" pleas for help from the women as the intoxicated male passenger behaved aggressively toward them and escalated into inappropriate touching over a nearly nine-hour flight that departed from JFK Airport, a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Eastern District of New York claims.
Staff then allegedly permitted the drunken man to exit the plane at its destination in Athens, Greece, without alerting local authorities or U.S. law enforcement about the alleged sexual assault.
The $2 million lawsuit accuses Delta of gross negligence and demands compensation for the victims. It states Delta flight attendants continued to serve the intoxicated man drinks even though he was noticeably drunk.
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"The intoxicated Delta passenger appeared to be getting drunker and drunker as the Delta flight attendants continued serving him alcohol," the complaint states.
The intoxicated man was seated next to the plaintiffs on the flight. As he got more drunk, he attempted to speak with the 16-year-old girl, who tried to ignore him. Angered, the drunk became aggressive toward the girl and began yelling at her.
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He also made "obscene gestures," demanded to know her address and other personal information and grabbed her, putting his hands on her back, which "frightened" her, the lawsuit claims.
The girl's mother told the man her daughter was a minor who was still in high school. He allegedly replied that he did not care. He then allegedly reached over the girl and began pulling on her mother's arm.
Other passengers started to notice as the man was screaming loudly at them. But when the women told flight attendants the man was drunk and making them feel unsafe, they told them to just "be patient" and walked away, according to the complaint.
The unidentified drunk, who "mumbled" that he was from Connecticut, then allegedly began touching the minor again, "mumbling drunkenly and forcefully kicking the seats in front of them causing the rows of seats to shake."
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Suddenly, the family recounts, he put his head down "for about thirty seconds," then shot back up and ran to the restroom, where he reportedly was heard puking.
The mother and daughter said they requested the man be moved to another seat and cut off from drinks, but flight attendants allegedly brushed off their complaints.
When the intoxicated man returned from the bathroom, he allegedly had a glass of red wine.
After repeated pleas from the women, the head flight attendant eventually told the man to "stop talking to them," which provoked an explosion of screaming and profanity directed at the family.
The teen was "terrified" and began to have a panic attack. She put her head down in her mother's lap — and that's when the man allegedly slid his "clammy fingers" underneath her shirt and groped for the clasp on her bra strap. "Trembling, petrified and crying," the teen leaped out of her seat and away from the man, the lawsuit states.
But the man proceeded to place his hand on the mother's leg and allegedly "began moving his hand" up the inside of her thigh. She screamed too and jumped out of her seat.
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The mother again demanded that the flight attendants change their seats. The flight attendants allegedly said there was nothing they could do, but another male passenger volunteered to switch seats with the teen girl and sat between the intoxicated man and her mother for the rest of the flight.
Once the plane landed, the flight attendants offered the woman and her daughter 5,000 free airline miles and an apology.
Delta did not offer specific comment on the pending litigation but told Fox Business the company "has zero tolerance for customers who engage in inappropriate or unlawful behavior."
"Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and our people," the airline said.
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Police: Intoxicated man pushed children into pool nearly drowning 7-year-old
TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma authorities said an intoxicated man pushed several children into the pool with a 7-year-old nearly drowning.
Tulsa Police said they arrested Elder Perez. The former felon is charged with three counts of assault and battery on a minor and public intoxication.
Officers said on July 22, they responded to a child abuse report at a local apartment complex.
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A 15-year-old had called 911 saying that he just rescued a child from drowning in the pool after Perez pushed the child into the deep end.
The caller also stated that the Perez was drunk and had pushed other children into the pool.
When officers arrived, pool guests immediately Perez as the culprit. They said he also pushed a 7-year-old into the pool and other children rescued the victim.
Another child also showed an officer a long scratch after getting pushed into the pool.
Officers said they found several beer bottles that Perez has hid before they arrived.
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Rangers place All-Star catcher Jonah Heim on 10-day IL with a left wrist injury
The AL West-leading Texas Rangers placed All-Star catcher Jonah Heim on the 10-day injured list with a strained tendon in his left wrist
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The AL West-leading Texas Rangers placed All-Star catcher Jonah Heim on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained tendon in his left wrist.
Heim came out of a game at Houston on Wednesday after hurting his wrist on an awkward swing in the fourth inning. Heim is batting .280 with an .816 OPS, and has 14 home runs and a career-high 70 RBIs in 90 games.
Heim has started 80 of 103 games this season. The switch-hitter leads big league catchers in RBIs (66), hits (89), doubles (23), and runs (tied, 47). His .413 average with runners in scoring position is third-highest among qualifiers.
Mitch Garver started at catcher in the opener of a three-game series against the San Diego Padres.
The Rangers also recalled outfielder Bubba Thompson from Triple-A Round Rock, optioned right-hander Owen White to Round Rock and activated right-hander Josh Sborz from the 15-day injured list.
Sborz went 4-4 with a 4.54 ERA in 29 relief appearances before being placed on the 15-day IL on July 15 with right biceps tendinitis.
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Small plane lands in ocean off crowded New Hampshire beach
HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. (AP) - A small plane towing a banner landed in the ocean off a crowded New Hampshire beach on Saturday, and lifeguards rescued the pilot, who was unhurt, authorities said.
The single-engine Piper PA-18 plane landed about noon off Hampton Beach, witnesses said. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that the pilot was the only person on board.
Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno told WMUR-TV that the pilot was rescued by lifeguards, and wasn’t hurt.
The plane has since been pulled to shore and was sitting on the beach.
The FAA said it would investigate the cause of the incident, along with the National Transportation Safety Board.
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Sabally record first triple-double in franchise history as Wings beat Mystics 90=62
Satou Sabally had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists — the first triple-double in franchise history — and the Dallas Wings beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 90-62
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Satou Sabally had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists — the first triple-double in franchise history — and the Dallas Wings beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 90-62 Friday night.
Arike Ogunbowale and Teaira McCowan each scored 18 points for Dallas (14-10) and Natasha Howard added 14 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Awak Kuier scored 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting and Maddy Siegrist scored 10.
McCowan scored 10 points as Dallas jumped to 14-7 lead midway through the first quarter before Washington's Shatori Walker-Kimbrough answered with a layup. The Mystics then went scoreless for more than four minutes before Myisha Hines-Allen hit a 3-pointer with three seconds left in the first quarter to make it 24-12.
The Mystics trimmed their deficit to seven points when Cyesha Goree hit a jumper with 3:25 left in the third quarter but Dallas scored the next 12 points — capped when Ogunbowale hit a 3-pointer less than two minutes later — and Washington got no closer.
Walker-Kimbrough led the Mystics with 14 points. Brittney Sykes scored 12 with five steals and Natasha Cloud added 11 points.
Regular starters Elena Delle Donne (ankle), Ariel Atkins (ankle) and Shakira Austin (hip) as well as reserve Kristi Toliver (plantar fasciitis) did not play for the Mystics.
Washington (13-11) has lost four of its last five games.
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San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers meet in game 2 of series
The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (60-44, first in the AL West) vs. San Diego Padres (50-54, fourth in the NL West)
San Diego; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Martin Perez (8-3, 4.91 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 68 strikeouts); Padres: Yu Darvish (7-7, 4.80 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 108 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -169, Rangers +143; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres play the Texas Rangers with a 1-0 series lead.
San Diego is 27-25 at home and 50-54 overall. The Padres are 26-10 in games when they did not give up a home run.
Texas has a 26-24 record on the road and a 60-44 record overall. Rangers pitchers have a collective 4.23 ERA, which ranks ninth in the AL.
The teams square off Saturday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Juan Soto has 24 doubles and 20 home runs for the Padres. Gary Sanchez is 8-for-32 with two doubles, three home runs and eight RBI over the last 10 games.
Nate Lowe has 27 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 57 RBI for the Rangers. Marcus Semien is 13-for-40 with three home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 6-4, .246 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by 21 runs
Rangers: 5-5, .260 batting average, 6.51 ERA, outscored by eight runs
INJURIES: Padres: Alek Jacob: 15-Day IL (july), Reiss Knehr: 60-Day IL (elbow), Adrian Morejon: 15-Day IL (knee), Michael Wacha: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Drew Carlton: 15-Day IL (elbow), Preston Tucker: 10-Day IL (foot), Drew Pomeranz: 60-Day IL (elbow/flexor), Eguy Rosario: 60-Day IL (ankle)
Rangers: Jonah Heim: 10-Day IL (wrist), Corey Seager: 10-Day IL (thumb), Jacob deGrom: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jake Odorizzi: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brett Martin: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
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Worker warned organizer ‘Someone’s going to end up dead’ before crowd surge at ‘21 Travis Scott show
The findings of a police investigation into the deadly 2021 Astroland festival in Houston shows that some people expressed safety concerns before rapper Travis Scott took the stage
HOUSTON (AP) — Just moments before rap superstar Travis Scott took the stage at the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival, a contract worker had been so worried about what might happen after seeing people getting crushed that he texted an event organizer saying, “Someone’s going to end up dead,” according to a police report released Friday.
The texts by security contract worker Reece Wheeler were some of many examples in the nearly 1,300-page report in which festival workers highlighted problems and warned of possible deadly consequences. The report includes transcripts of concertgoers' 911 calls and summaries of police interviews, including one with Scott conducted just days after the event.
The crowd surge at the Nov. 5, 2021, outdoor festival in Houston killed 10 attendees who ranged in age from 9 to 27. The official cause of death was compression asphyxia, which an expert likened to being crushed by a car. About 50,000 people attended the festival.
“Pull tons over the rail unconscious. There’s panic in people eyes. This could get worse quickly,” Reece Wheeler texted Shawna Boardman, one of the private security directors, at 9 p.m. Wheeler then texted, “I know they’ll try to fight through it but I would want it on the record that I didn’t advise this to continue. Someone’s going to end up dead.”
Scott’s concert began at 9:02 p.m. In their review of video from the concert's livestream, police investigators said that at 9:13 p.m., they heard the faint sound of someone saying, “Stop the show.” The same request could also be heard at 9:16 p.m. and 9:22 p.m.
In an Aug. 19, 2022, police interview, Boardman’s attorneys told investigators that Boardman “saw things were not as bad as Reece Wheeler stated” and decided not to pass along Wheeler’s concerns to anyone else.
A grand jury declined to indict anyone who was investigated over the event, including Scott, Boardman and four other people.
During a police interview conducted two days after the concert, Scott told investigators that although he did see one person near the stage getting medical attention, overall the crowd seemed to be enjoying the show and he did not see any signs of serious problems.
“We asked if he at any point heard the crowd telling him to stop the show. He stated that if he had heard something like that he would have done something,” police said in their summary of Scott's interview.
Hip-hop artist Drake, who performed with Scott at the concert, told police that it was difficult to see from the stage what was going on in the crowd and that he didn’t hear concertgoers’ pleas to stop the show.
Drake found out about the tragedy later that night from his manager, while learning more on social media, police said in their summary.
Marty Wallgren, who worked for a security consulting firm hired by the festival, told police that when he went backstage and tried to tell representatives for Scott and Drake that the concert needed to end because people had been hurt and might have died, he was told “Drake still has three more songs,” according to an interview summary.
Daniel Johary, a college student who got trapped in the crush of concertgoers and later used his skills working as an EMT in Israel to help an injured woman, told investigators hundreds of people had chanted for Scott to stop the music and that the chants could be heard “from everywhere.”
“He stated staff members in the area gave thumbs-up and did not care,” according to the police report.
Richard Rickeada, a retired Houston police officer who was working for a private security company at the festival, told investigators that from 8 a.m. the day of the concert, things were “pretty much in chaos,” according to a police summary of his interview. His concerns and questions about whether the concert should be held were “met with a lot of shrugged shoulders,” he said.
About 23 minutes into the concert, cameraman Gregory Hoffman radioed into the show’s production trailer to warn that “people were dying.” Hoffman was operating a large crane that held a television camera before it was overrun with concertgoers who needed medical help, police said.
The production team radioed Hoffman to ask when they could get the crane back in operation.
Salvatore Livia, who was hired to direct the live show, told police that following Hoffman’s dire warning, people in the production trailer understood that something was not right, but “they were disconnected to the reality of (what) was happening out there,” according to a police summary of Livia’s interview.
Concertgoer Christopher Gates, then 22, told police that by the second or third song in Scott's performance, he came across about five people on the ground who he believed were already dead.
Their bodies were “lifeless, pale, and their lips were blue/purple,” according to the police report. Random people in the crowd – not medics – provided CPR.
The police report was released about a month after the grand jury in Houston declined to indict Scott on any criminal charges in connection with the deadly concert. Police Chief Troy Finner had said the report was being made public so that people could “read the entire investigation” and come to their own conclusions about the case. During a news conference after the grand jury’s decision, Finner declined to say what the overall conclusion of his agency’s investigation was or whether police should have stopped the concert sooner.
The report's release also came the same day that Scott released his new album, "Utopia."
More than 500 lawsuits were filed over the deaths and injuries at the concert, including many against concert promoter Live Nation and Scott. Some have since been settled.
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PHOENIX — (AP) — A historic heat wave that has gripped the U.S. Southwest throughout July, blasting residents and baking surfaces like brick, is beginning to abate with the late arrival of monsoon rains.
Forecasters expect that by Monday, people in metro Phoenix will begin to see high temperatures fall under 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) for the first time in a month.
But not on Saturday. The high temperature in the desert city with more than 1.6 million residents climbed past 110 F for the 30th straight day, the National Weather Service said. The previous record stretch of 110 F or above was for 18 days in 1974.
There are increased chances on Sunday of cooling monsoon thunderstorms. Though wet weather can also bring damaging winds, blowing dust and the chance of flash flooding, the weather service warned. Sudden rains running off hard-baked surfaces can quickly fill normally dry washes.
Already this week, the overnight low at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport fell under 90 F (32.2 C) for the first time in 16 days, finally giving residents some respite from the stifling heat once the sun goes down.
Temperatures also were expected to ease in Las Vegas, Albuquerque and even in Death Valley, California, where the weather service said the expected high of 122 F (50 C) on Saturday is forecast to lower to 113 F (45 C) by Tuesday — along with a slight chance of rain.
The downward trend started Wednesday night, when Phoenix saw its first major monsoon storm since the traditional June 15 start of the thunderstorm season. While more than half of the greater Phoenix area saw no rainfall from that storm, some eastern suburbs were pummeled by high winds, swirling dust and localized downfalls of up to 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of precipitation.
Storms gradually increasing in strength are expected over the weekend.
Scientists calculate that July will prove to be the hottest globally on record and perhaps the warmest human civilization has seen. The extreme heat is now hitting the eastern part of the U.S, as soaring temperatures moved from the Midwest into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, where some places are seeing their warmest days so far this year.
The new heat records being set this summer are just some of the extreme weather being seen around the U.S. this month, such as flash floods in Pennsylvania and parts of the Northeast.
"Anyone can be at risk outside in this record heat," the fire department in Goodyear, a Phoenix suburb, warned residents on social media while offering ideas to stay safe.
For many people such as older adults, those with health issues and those without access to air conditioning, the heat can be dangerous or even deadly.
Maricopa County, the most populous in Arizona and home to Phoenix, reported this week that its public health department had confirmed 25 heat-associated deaths this year as of July 21, with 249 more under investigation.
Results from toxicological tests that can takes weeks or months after an autopsy is conducted could eventually result in many deaths listed as under investigation as heat associated being changed to confirmed.
Maricopa County confirmed 425 heat-associated deaths last year, and more than half of them occurred in July.
Elsewhere in Arizona next week, the agricultural desert community of Yuma is expecting highs ranging from 104 to 112 (40 C to 44.4 C) and Tucson is looking at highs ranging from 99 to 111 (37.2 C to 43.9 C).
The highs in Las Vegas are forecast to slip as low as 94 (34.4 C) next Tuesday after a long spell of highs above 110 (43.3 C). Death Valley, which hit 128 (53.3 C) in mid-July, will cool as well, though only to a still blistering hot 116 (46.7 C).
In New Mexico, the highs in Albuquerque next week are expected to be in the mid to high 90s (around 35 C), with party cloudy skies.
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VERO BEACH, Fla. — Researchers from the Sea Turtle Conservancy and Disney Conservation released two sea turtles Saturday.
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The groups gathered at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort for the 16th annual Tour de Turtles.
This “migration marathon” provides data for scientists to see how they can protect the species.
The educational event follows the migration of sea turtles from their nesting beaches to their feeding grounds using satellite transmitters fit for each turtle.
Two loggerhead sea turtles were named after characters in Disney’s newest movie, “Haunted Mansion”: Madame Leota and Harriet.
The Disney Conservation Fund and Disney Cruise Line sponsored the turtles.
While each turtle raises awareness about threats to its survival, the turtle to swim the furthest distance will win the race.
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Students from Club Esteem in Melbourne also participated in this year’s event.
Mark Penning, vice president of Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, said they have recorded more than 20,000 sea turtle nests since the program began.
“Disney’s commitment to sea turtle conservation in Vero Beach spans 20 years,” Penning said. “And we are very proud to have recently watched our 1.5 millionth sea turtle hatchling leave the nest and shuffle its way to the ocean.”
Disney Vacation Club Members and resort guests have the chance to assist teams while observing sea turtle research from May to October.
Photos: Conservation teams release 2 turtles at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
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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.
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Max Scherzer is on his way out from the New York Mets barring a massive reversal, less than 24 hours after he said he was reconsidering his future with the team.
The Mets have agreed to a trade with the Texas Rangers that will send the three-time Cy Young winner to the AL West, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman and The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The deal required Scherzer's approval due to his no-trade clause, which he will waive according to SNY's Andy Martino, but there are still reportedly some financial hurdles to clear before the deal goes through, as well as the usual medical approvals.
Scherzer is currently in the second season of a three-year, $130 million contract he signed with the Mets after the 2021 season. That deal held a full no-trade clause, giving Scherzer final say on where he was headed if the Mets wanted to deal him. He also has an opt-out after this season, making this trade a potential two-month rental.
The Mets, currently 49-54 and 6.5 games back from a wild-card spot, had already signaled they would be selling at the trade deadline when they sent closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for a pair of prospects, infielder Marco Vargas and catcher Ronald Hernandez. That was the deal that incensed Scherzer enough to tell reporters he wanted a conversation with the Mets' front office after Friday's game.
"I've got to have a conversation with the front office … about everything," Scherzer said. "That's the most I'm going to say. You have to talk to the brass. You have to understand what they see, what they're going to do. That's the best I can tell you.
"I told you I wasn't going to comment on this until [owner] Steve [Cohen decided] to sell. We traded Robertson. Now we need to have a conversation. I haven't had that conversation yet, and I will."
We now have a pretty good idea of how that conversation went.
With Robertson traded and Scherzer on the way out, the Mets have little reason to hold onto their other movable assets, most notably starting pitcher Justin Verlander. They will be a team to watch in the few days remaining before the trade deadline on Tuesday.
Rangers making an aggressive move with Max Scherzer, but is it a wise one?
Rangers GM Chris Young is not shy about his affection for proven, elite pitching. This deal would again slot Scherzer into an ambitious rotation that had planned to rely on Jacob deGrom.
The big question on the Rangers side is whether the future Hall of Famer, who turned 39 Thursday, is still the impact addition he was as recently as 2021. By top-level measures, he’s in the midst of his worst season since 2011, sporting a 103 ERA+ (which means he has only been 3% better than league average based on the park-adjusted metrics).
His strikeout rate has also ticked down, but the most worrisome sign is a ballooning vulnerability to home runs. Homers used to be one of the only ways to score on Scherzer, but this season he has allowed a whopping 1.92 per nine innings, third-worst among qualified starters. Notably, the starter with the worst HR/9 — the veteran Lance Lynn — was also just traded.
In particular, Scherzer’s struggles and inconsistencies in the middle innings have raised eyebrows in the first year with the pitch timer. On a Mets team that has struggled to fill innings, Scherzer has nonetheless gone a better-than-average 5.7 innings per start. A deeper team might envision boosting his numbers simply by cutting his workload.
This marks Scherzer’s second high-stakes midseason move in three years. When the Washington Nationals tore down their World Series-winning core in 2019, Scherzer accepted a deal to the Dodgers, then proceeded to go 7-0 with a 1.98 ERA over the rest of the season before struggling with fatigue at a decisive juncture in the postseason.
The Rangers would likely need to find a way to maximize him with restraint that has never before been required for the famously competitive hurler. But they are a team whose trade deadline could make a huge difference. They are just two games up on the Houston Astros for the AL West crown, which would guarantee the winner a bye into the ALDS. With deGrom out and new ace Nathan Eovaldi carrying a heavy workload, more reliable pitching might be needed to hold off the Astros.
Rumors had swirled around both he and Justin Verlander over the past week as the Mets’ chances at contention dwindled and GM Billy Eppler began selling, most notably sending closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins Thursday night.
Scherzer appeared to bristle at the direction Friday in postgame comments, even as the Mets sat six-and-a-half games back of a postseason spot.
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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward had to be carted away from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after taking a fastball to the face.
The hit-by-pitch occurred in the fifth inning, with Ward facing Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah. The 2-0 fastball was recorded at 91.6 mph and immediately sent Ward to the ground with his helmet flying away. Further replay showed the ball hit the ear flap of Ward's helmet before getting his nose.
Manoah immediately looked away and put his hands on his head as Angels trainers began treating Ward. Many more players could be seen recoiling in horror.
After a few minutes, Ward was guided onto a cart and driven off the field to a loud ovation from the Rogers Centre crowd.
Wishing Taylor Ward all the best. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/TPAf8UTLY7
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 29, 2023
Ward ranks behind only Shohei Ohtani in games played for the Angels this season with 97, tied with Hunter Renfroe for the second-most on the team. After a breakout season in 2022, he has been a solid bat so far this year, hitting .254/.335/.424 with 14 homers in 406 plate appearances entering Saturday.
The exact severity of Ward's injury is currently unclear, but significant time missed for an everyday player would be a bad break for the Angels after they resolved to keep Ohtani at the trade deadline and acquired starting pitcher Lucas Giolito and reliever Reynaldo López from the Chicago White Sox.
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Saturday's superfight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the undisputed welterweight title between IBF-WBA-WBC champion Errol Spence Jr. and WBO champion Terence Crawford is the biggest, most competitive matchup that boxing has seen in years. The two undefeated champions have a combined record of 67-0 with 52 knockouts.
Crawford will have the opportunity to cement his legacy as the greatest welterweight and, perhaps, the greatest boxer of his generation. Spence can prove that he's no underdog.
It's a massive fight in terms of its significance in the ring, and it has a chance to do extraordinarily well financially.
Crawford is the favorite at BetMGM and has been since the fight was first made. There has been a lot of line movement, but Crawford is a -150 favorite Friday, with Spence at +125. The over-under is 11 full rounds, though over is the favorite at -225. Will go 12 full is -200. Crawford by decision is +180 and by KO is +275. Spence by decision is +250 and by KO is +500.
Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole is ringside in Las Vegas so follow below for live updates of of the action from the entire main card.
Crawford-Spence live updates, highlights and analysis
Crawford-Spence main card, odds (Start time 8 p.m. ET, Showtime PPV)
• Welterweight: Terence Crawford (-150) vs. Errol Spence Jr. (+125)• Lightweight: Isaac Cruz (-800) vs. Giovanni Cabrera (+500)• Bantamweight: Nonito Donaire (-145) vs. Alexandro Santiago (+120)• Welterweight: Yoenis Tellez (-11) vs. Sergio Garcia (120) | https://www.wftv.com/news/national/terence-crawford/43CHTJ2DFDGJC4GEGKT47G3EUA/ | 2023-07-29T22:44:59 | 0 | https://www.wftv.com/news/national/terence-crawford/43CHTJ2DFDGJC4GEGKT47G3EUA/ |
Inga Swenson, who played the unflappable and autocratic German cook Gretchen Kraus on the 1980s television sitcom “Benson,” has died, according to published reports. She was 90.
Swenson, a two-time Tony Award-nominated singer and actress, played the foil to Robert Guillaume’s acerbic character on “Benson,” which was a spinoff from “Soap,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The actress died July 23 in Los Angeles at a board and care facility from natural causes, her son, Mark, told TMZ. Her husband, Lowell Harris, was at her side when she died, the website reported.
Inga Swenson, Gretchen the Cook on 'Benson,' Dies at 90 https://t.co/b9j3qoXaAs
— Variety (@Variety) July 28, 2023
Swenson played Kraus, a haughty cook for Gov. Eugene Xavier Gatling (James Noble) in all 159 episodes of Benson from 1979 to 1986, according to IMDb.com. She sparred with Guillaume, who played Benson DuBois, who was hired as the governor’s head of the household.
For her role as Gretchen, Swenson was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress 1980, 1982, and 1985, Variety reported.
On “Soap,” which also featured Guillaume, Swenson appeared in several episodes as Ingrid Svenson, according to the entertainment news website.
Swenson was born on Dec. 29, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, Entertainment Weekly reported. She made her first televisoin appearance in a 1957 episode of the “Goodyear Playhouse.”
She played Lady Jane in “Victoria Regina” in the 1961 television movie, and appeared in film the following year in “Advise & Consent,” as the wife of a U.S. senator with a dark secret; and as the mother of Helen Keller in “The Miracle Worker,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Her film credits also include “Lipstick” (1976) and “The Betsy” (1978), Variety reported.
On Broadway, Swenson was nominated for Tony Awards as best actress in a musical in “Baker Street” and “110 in the Shade,” according to the entertainment news website.
Swenson also played the mother of Hoss Cartwright (Dan Blocker) on “Bonanza,” the younger sister of Rose Nylund (Betty White) on “The Golden Girls” and the matriarch of a wealthy Pennsylvania family on two “North & South” miniseries, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Person taken into custody after 14-year-old missing Byram girl found in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A person has been taken into custody after a missing Byram teenager was found Saturday in Jackson.
An Endangered/Missing Child Alert was issued for 14-year-old Malyiah Crosby, with MBI saying she was last seen getting into a tan 2001 Ford Explorer Trac early Saturday morning.
Authorities say officers were able to locate the Ford in the city limits of Jackson and that Crosby was found “shortly after.”
She was taken to UMMC for evaluation.
One subject was taken into custody by investigators in relation to the case, police say.
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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.
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PHOENIX — WNBA star Brittney Griner will not be traveling with the Phoenix Mercury on a two-game road trip in order to focus on her mental health, the team said Saturday.
Griner, 32, is playing in her first season since being detained in a Russian jail for 10 months last year.
“The Mercury fully support Brittney (Griner) and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return,” the team’s statement read.
The Mercury did not elaborate.
Griner has played in 20 of the Mercury’s 23 games this season, ESPN reported. She is averaging 18.2 points, Sports Illustrated reported. She also is averaging 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 2.0 assists, according to the magazine.
Mercury center Brittney Griner will not travel with the team on its upcoming two-game road trip to Chicago and Indiana (July 30-August 1) to focus on her mental health. The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return.
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 29, 2023
The Mercury (6-17) will open a two-game road trip Sunday with a matchup against the Chicago Sky and face the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, Sports Illustrated reported.
Griner was facing years in a penal colony in Russia after she was there playing basketball during the WNBA offseason. Officials found cannabis oil in her luggage in February 2022.
She was imprisoned on drug charges and was convicted in court, but returned to the U.S. on Dec. 9, 2022, as part of a prisoner swap with Moscow that saw arms dealer Viktor Bout sent to Russia.
Bout, who was once known as the “Merchant of Death,” was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2012 on charges that he planned to illegally sell weapons, according to The Associated Press.
In June 2023, Griner and her Mercury teammates were confronted by a “provocateur” YouTube personality at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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Christian Arroyo Player Prop Bets: Red Sox vs. Giants - July 29
Published: Jul. 29, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Christian Arroyo is available when the Boston Red Sox take on Ryan Walker and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.
In his most recent action (on July 25 against the Braves) he went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Christian Arroyo Game Info & Props vs. the Giants
- Game Day: Saturday, July 29, 2023
- Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Stadium: Oracle Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Giants Starter: Ryan Walker
- TV Channel: FOX
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -227)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +800)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +210)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +175)
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Christian Arroyo At The Plate
- Arroyo has 15 doubles, three home runs and seven walks while batting .247.
- Arroyo has gotten a hit in 30 of 55 games this year (54.5%), with multiple hits on 10 occasions (18.2%).
- He has gone deep in 5.5% of his games in 2023, and 1.6% of his trips to the plate.
- In 27.3% of his games this year, Arroyo has picked up at least one RBI. In five of those games (9.1%) he recorded more than one RBI, while accounting for three or more of his team's runs in one contest.
- In 36.4% of his games this year (20 of 55), he has scored, and in three of those games (5.5%) he has scored more than once.
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Christian Arroyo Home/Away Batting Splits
Giants Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Giants has a collective 8.7 K/9, which ranks 16th in the league.
- The Giants' 4.01 team ERA ranks 11th among all league pitching staffs.
- The Giants allow the third-fewest home runs in baseball (109 total, one per game).
- Walker makes the start for the Giants, his seventh of the season. He is 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings pitched.
- The righty's most recent appearance was on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics, when he went 2 2/3 scoreless innings while giving up only one hit.
- In 24 games this season, the 27-year-old has an ERA of 2.70, with 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .250 against him.
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CANBERRA, Australia — (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday pushed back against Australian demands for an end to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's prosecution, saying the Australian citizen was accused of "very serious criminal conduct" in publishing a trove of classified documents more than a decade ago.
Australia’s center-left Labor Party government has been arguing since winning the elections last year that the United States should end its pursuit of the 52-year-old, who has spent four years in a British prison fighting extradition to the United States.
Assange’s freedom is widely seen as a test of Australia’s leverage with President Joe Biden’s administration.
Blinken confirmed on Saturday that Assange had been discussed in annual talks with Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Brisbane, Australia.
“I understand the concerns and views of Australians. I think it’s very important that our friends here understand our concerns about this matter,” Blinken told reporters.
“Mr. Assange was charged with very serious criminal conduct in the United States in connection with his alleged role in one of the largest compromises of classified information in the history of our country,” he added.
Wong said Assange’s prosecution had “dragged for too long” and that Australia wanted the charges “brought to a conclusion.”
Australia remains ambiguous about whether the United States should drop the prosecution or strike a plea bargain.
Assange faces 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse over WikiLeaks’ publication of of hundreds of thousands of classified diplomatic and military documents in 2010.
American prosecutors allege he helped U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal classified diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks later published, putting lives at risk.
Australia argues there is a "disconnect" between the U.S. treatment of Assange and Manning. Then-U.S. President Barack Obama commuted Manning's 35-year sentence to seven years, which allowed her release in 2017.
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TORONTO — (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin was suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Saturday for a postgame outburst at an umpire following a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays a night earlier.
Bench coach Ray Montgomery managed the Angels during the second game of the three-game series as Nevin served his suspension.
Nevin was seen holding up a tablet computer and yelling at plate umpire Mike Estabrook as the crew left the field after the 4-1 loss Friday night.
The umpires access their locker room through the tunnel at the end of the visitor’s dugout on the first base side of Rogers Centre.
A Toronto police officer accompanied the umpire crew as it descended the dugout steps. Montgomery had to restrain Nevin as the umpires passed through the end of the dugout.
Nevin was angry about the game-ending called third strike against pinch hitter Michael Stefanic, who entered in the ninth inning with the bases loaded after Shohei Ohtani left because of cramping in both of his calves.
“I just explained to him that I thought the pitch to Stefanic was outside,” Nevin later told reporters.
Ohtani hit his major league-leading 39th home run in the series opener — part of a streak of three homers in three at-bats over two games — before exiting early.
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PIKE CREEK, Delaware (WPVI) -- Firefighters saved a dog from a burning townhome in Delaware on Saturday afternoon.
It happened just after 2 p.m. on the 4800 block of Plum Run Court in Pike Creek, New Castle County.
Officials said one person was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Unfortunately, a cat died in the fire.
No other injuries were reported at the scene.
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ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — (AP) — Céline Boutier carded a 4-under 67 in the third round of the Évian Championship on Saturday to increase her lead to four shots going into the final day.
The 29-year-old Boutier aims to become the first Frenchwoman to win the tournament, which became a major in 2013.
“I didn’t start that good to be honest. I missed the first three greens but got a good break on 2 and was able to chip in. Then I just had really good chances on the two par-fives, seven and nine, and was able to take advantage of that," said Boutier, who had a bogey on the 12th hole in a round of five birdies.
“I was just trying to focus on making, hitting a good shot, and if I happen to have a birdie opportunity, I hit a solid putt. It was definitely positive and felt pretty good to start very good on the front.”
Boutier’s closest challenger is Japan's Nasa Hataoka, who posted a 68 on Saturday after rounds of 70 and 67.
“Hopefully I will get more birdies tomorrow. It was good iron shots and distance control," Hataoka said. "Also I was good too with my putting stroke, so I was really comfortable. Tomorrow is another new day, and I want to enjoy the next 18 holes.”
Minjee Lee of Australia and Brooke Henderson of Canada are joint-third, a shot behind Hataoka.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police tell Action News a vehicle believed to be involved in the hit-and-run crash that killed a 16-year-old was found.
William McWilliams was struck and killed along the 3300 block of Woodhaven Road near Byberry Road while riding his bike early Friday morning.
Officials say he died in the hospital shortly after the crash.
Authorities now say they recovered a Dodge Charger that may be connected with the crash.
The car may also have been stolen.
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PHOENIX — (AP) — The Phoenix Mercury say All-Star center Brittney Griner will not travel for the team's next two games so she can focus on her mental health.
The 6-foot-9 center — who became an international story during her 10-month detainment in Russia last year — is averaging 18.2 points and 6.7 rebounds over 20 games this season.
“The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return,” the team said in a statement on Saturday.
Griner's impressive individual season hasn't translated to success for the Mercury, who have a 6-17 record and fired Vanessa Nygaard earlier in the season.
The Mercury’s tough season and coaching change are among the multiple challenges Griner has faced in her return to the WNBA following her ordeal in Russia on drug-related charges that caused her to miss the entire 2022 season.
Griner and her teammates were confronted by what the WNBA called a "provocateur" at the Dallas airport in June and she's also dealt with a hip injury that caused her to miss a handful of games.
Griner will miss road games against Chicago on Sunday and Indiana on Tuesday.
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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.
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DEAR ANNIE: What is the proper etiquette for paying the bill at restaurants while dining out with in-laws?
My daughter is married to a wonderful man who is from a large family. He has three brothers who are all married with several children each. My daughter is our only one. There are times when I attend dinners with this wonderful family, but I’m not sure what to do when the bill comes. There are 15 of them and only one of me (but five of them are mine, too, being my daughter and her family).
I have offered to help out with the bill several times, but they have taken care of it before I can get my wallet out. What should I do next time I am invited to their family dinners? I don’t want to be thought of as taking advantage of their generosity. -- Not a Cheapskate
DEAR NOT A CHEAPSKATE: I’m confident your in-laws don’t think anything of the sort. Likely, they’ve taken it upon themselves to reach for the bill because they realize how many more of them there are than you. Before the next family meal, take one of your son-in-law’s parents aside to express your gratitude and see how you can contribute for your portion before the check comes. I’m sure they will appreciate your mindfulness.
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The FBI released new preliminary data on reported law enforcement officer deaths while on active duty for the first half of the year on Saturday.
Here is a statistical breakdown of that report.
According to the report, 30 law enforcement officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty in the first half of 2023, a 6.25% decrease compared to the same time last year.
Of that number reported to the FBI, 26 of the felonious fatalities involved a firearm, most of which involved handguns.
The report also detailed that April, May, and June had the most deaths, with six reported deaths each.
Thirteen officer deaths reported to the FBI were titled under accidental circumstances; nine occurred due to motor vehicle accidents, two due to an aircraft crash, one due to drowning, and one due to a fall, says the report.
Although not included in the yearly count of reported deaths, the report does mention that ten officers died from medical conditions in 2023.
This data report can change as the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program receives updates.
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It was a sea of red in Iowa on Friday, where Republican presidential hopefuls spoke at the Lincoln dinner.
The event served as the first major opportunity for candidates to tell voters why they should be the next president of the United States.
Former President Donald Trump got the biggest reception of any presidential candidate at the annual Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines.
The 13 Republican candidates who spoke during the event stayed on time, as they were each given just 10 minutes to speak. In his speech, the former president accused President Joe Biden of political interference.
"They want to weaponize the IRS just like they've weaponized the Justice Department and the FBI. And by the way, if I weren't running, I would have nobody coming after me, or if I was losing by a lot, I would have nobody coming after me," Trump told the crowd.
Despite the looming possibility of a third criminal indictment, President Trump's popularity remains remarkably strong in the polls for the 2024 Iowa Republican caucus.
According to a Fox Business July 15–19 poll, 46% of Iowa Republican caucus goers said they'd caucus for Trump, with 16% saying that they caucus for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and 11% for Senator Tim Scott, who has spent a lot of time in Iowa.
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Despite his massive lead in the polls, almost every single Republican candidate for president refused to talk about the former president in their 10-minute speeches at the event.
The only presidential candidate to bring up the charges against Trump was Will Hurd.
"Donald Trump is not running for president to represent the people that voted for him in 2016 and 2020. Donald Trump is running to stay out of prison. And if we elect, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know. Listen, I know the truth. The truth is hard," Hurd told the crowd.
Though Hurd faced a strong negative reaction from the crowd, the former congressman has put a footnote in the polls.
Meanwhile, DeSantis, who himself had a rough week, laying off reportedly 38 of his campaign staffers—a third of his campaign—did not directly address Trump during his remarks to the Iowa Republican Party.
"We're not getting a mulligan on 2024," DeSantis said. "We either win this election and make good on all the promises that we're making, or the Democrats are going to throw this country into a hole that's going to take us a generation to come out of. I believe that decline is a choice. I believe success is attainable, and I know that freedom is worth fighting for. This is our chance in 2024 to send the Biden-Harris administration to the dustbin of history, where it belongs."
The 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses are the first in the nation's Republican presidential nominating contest. They're less than six months away, on Jan. 15, 2024.
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Another week, another labor action across America.
In June, workers went on strike at at least 120 Starbucks locations, the company said.
Earlier this month, thousands of hotel workers across southern California walked off the job.
And this week, the writers strike in Hollywood reached its third month. Actors joined them on July 13.
Major strike activity increased by almost fifty percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Labor Department. And the Economic Policy Institute says over 120,000 workers were involved in major work stoppages last year.
What caused the resurgence of the U.S. labor movement?
For one thing, the pandemic accelerated union organizing, reporter Alex Press told "The Response" podcast recently. "We've seen this kind of brief, this sort of early stage uptick in union organizing in this country, very explicitly rooted in our response to a pandemic that was raising the stakes of once again to life or death sort of situations for a lot of frontline workers," she said.
Low unemployment has also given workers more leverage to organize and even strike, says Joseph Brock, president of Reliant Labor Consultants.
"That tight labor market, kind of brought on by COVID, has been a boon for unions," said Brock.
A demographic shift toward workers with more labor-friendly views may also be a factor. "There's a whole generation of younger workers that are discovering unionization as the most reliable way to get better pay and working conditions," Rutgers professor Susan Schurman told Money.com.
Workers cite low pay, bad working conditions, and poor job security as reasons to strike.
But a Milken Institute expert told Yahoo Financethat the Hollywood strike alone could cause $4 billion in losses to the U.S. economy.
"It's not just impacting these industries in California. But it's really doing so in New York, it's doing it in Atlanta. It's doing it in Albuquerque, it's doing it in Pittsburgh. It's doing it in all sorts of places where filming actually takes place," said Kevin Klowden.
What's the outlook for the future?
Unions once played a central role in America's economic, political, and cultural life. But Anthony Carnevale of Georgetown University says unions today face an uphill battle to regain that influence. "They lost their power largely because of globalization, technology, and the decline of manufacturing," he says.
Take the Amazon labor union, as it's called, which won an election with more than 8,000 workers in a Staten Island warehouse last year, a milestone hailed by the press, but the group has not yet reached a collective bargaining agreement.
"The bigger problem for unions will continue to be the attainment of that first collective bargaining agreement," says Brock.
And in terms of politics over the short term, Unions pose both political opportunities and challenges.
Balancing workers needs and growing the economy is proving tough for a president who has aligned himself closely with organized labor.
"Folks, I promised you that I'd be the most pro-union president in American history because I know this: in a crisis, America always counts on you," President Joe Biden told the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in a speech last year.
That alignment won him votes from union workers. But now, those close ties could harm a president who has always tried to connect with American workers.
Meanwhile, those marching on the picket line carry on.
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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.
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Newport Beach nonprofit partners with gridiron giant to promote fresh food awareness
Davante Adams projects as a high pick in fantasy football drafts in the upcoming weeks.
The Las Vegas Raiders receiver, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, had 100 receptions for 1,516 yards and a league-best 14 touchdowns last season.
But Steve Brazeel hopes the choice that Adams himself recently made will help bring awareness to production of a different kind.
Brazeel is the founder of Newport Beach-based Project FoodBox, which routes farm fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers to nonprofits, food banks, faith-based organizations and others throughout the western United States.
Brazeel said Project FoodBox was born out of the United States Department of Agriculture’s now-defunct “Farmers to Families” food box program, which launched in 2020 to try to offset food insecurity caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 4.5 million food boxes have shipped, resulting in more than 73 million meals. And Adams is now on board.
Adams visited Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas on July 21, meeting with employees and members of the community and helping to stock and distribute fresh produce. He announced that he will feature Project FoodBox as his chosen cause and beneficiary for the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” initiative.
Adams will personally help design special cleats featuring Project FoodBox and wear them in a designated game this season.
“Where I grew up, we didn’t always have access to the things you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” said Adams, a native of the Bay Area’s East Palo Alto, in a statement. “I’m in a really fortunate position now to be able to help address those disparities. I believe everyone deserves nutritious, fresh foods, and programs like Project FoodBox make that possible.”
Brazeel is also the founder and chief executive of Project FoodBox’s parent company, SunTerra Produce Traders, as well as Elevated Foods. He was introduced to Adams through a mutual friend.
He said Project FoodBox really struck a chord with Adams.
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Davante to really create awareness of the work that these food bank partners are doing, to shine a light on it,” Brazeel said. “We’re obviously over-the-moon excited to see what kind of cleats that Davante and his team design, excited to see the unboxing here in a couple of months.”
Project FoodBox has worked with more than 100 farmers so far to purchase produce, Brazeel said, rather than having food donated.
“We have this bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown in California every day of the year, and we’ve figured out a way to partner with these farmers to create equal access to these farm fresh fruits and vegetables in all of our communities,” he said.
The success has led Brazeel to seek other ways to help out locally. He said Project FoodBox, which works with dozens of food bank partners, has also pivoted its operations to participate in a medically tailored grocery box program in Orange County.
That’s through a partnership with CalOptima, which handles the Medi-Cal population in the county.
Brazeel said the program will soon expand to five other counties in Southern Caliornia, delivering healthy fresh fruit and vegetables as a covered benefit to each one.
“We’re super-excited that we have these multiple points of entry to bring healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables to all of our communities,” he said.
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PHOENIX — Brittney Griner will be taking a temporary leave from the Phoenix Mercury, according to the team.
In a news release, the Mercury said Griner would not be joining the Mercury on the team's upcoming two-game road trip to Chicago and Indiana
Griner will be away to "focus on her mental health," the release said.
The release went on to say, "The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return.
The road trip will span July 30 to Aug. 1.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — It’s been in the works for the past three years, and now, after a lot of hard work, the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the U.S. is officially open in Tempe.
It’s the first ever agreement between a developer and a city for zero residential parking, centered around innovative living and sustainability.
Culdesac is a community in Tempe, where you won’t see any cars.
“This has been a dream in the making,” said Erin Boy, who leads government and external affairs. “We have a completely walkable neighborhood, because instead of having a parking lot, we have places for people to shop, to enjoy hanging out with each other, and a whole load of ways to get around beyond a private vehicle.”
For founding residents - an electric bike is included in the cost.
“Those e-bikes are so fun to ride,” said Boy. “In addition to that, they have free unlimited rides on the light rail, we also have electric vehicles for rent.”
And that’s not all. They also have scooters for rent and 15% off all Lyft rides to and from the site.
At Culdesac, you’ll find a lot of shade, beautiful artwork, and no asphalt.
“Most of our residents actually don’t have a car and they’re looking for an option of where to live, and for people who want to try a car-free lifestyle, they can still keep their car, it just has to be parked off site,” said Boyd.
The unique approach to urban planning prioritizes pedestrian-friendly spaces, green areas, and sustainable living.
“Can you imagine living on top of your grocery store?” she said. “So, that is an amazing perk of living at Culdesac… we also have a coffee shop on site, a co-working space, a bike shop, as well as a restaurant, and a food truck park with weekly markets.”
By eliminating cars from the neighborhood, the design team aimed to create a more connected and environmentally conscious community.
If you have bike trouble, there’s a quick fix.
“Instead of taking your car in, you actually just take your bike in to your local neighborhood mechanic and they’re right downstairs,” she said.
People who live in the neighborhood are already embracing the car-free lifestyle, while having a positive impact on the environment.
“By getting rid of your private car, you can actually reduce your carbon footprint by over 50%,” said Boyd.
The hope is that this pioneering concept will serve as a model for future developments across the country.
The community will be opening in phases. The founding residents moved in already and by the time the whole project is done, it will include 760 apartments.
If you’re interested in this walkable lifestyle, they have plenty of events coming up that are open to the public.
For more information, check out: https://culdesac.com
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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.
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How to maximize your summer meteor gazing By Nell Greenfieldboyce Published July 29, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT Facebook 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.mainepublic.org/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing | 2023-07-29T22:50:03 | 1 | https://www.mainepublic.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.
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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.
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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.
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Updated July 28, 2023 at 4:15 PM ET
Extreme heat is baking much of the U.S. and the National Weather Service has dubbed this a summer of "excessive" weather.
If you're in a place with a heat advisory, you should try to stay indoors as much as you can. But if you need to go outside, or if you're somewhere with more moderate heat, remember that high temperatures can be dangerous. It might be OK to mow the lawn or go to a cookout, but "don't overdo it," warns John Schumann, a primary care physician in Tulsa, Okla. "Heat can envelop and pummel you."
And there are a lot of misconceptions about the best ways to protect yourself, warns David Eisenman, a physician at UCLA who is co-director of the UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions. Here are mistakes to avoid and ways to plan ahead to protect yourself from the heat.
1. Too much, too soon: You need to acclimatize
When a heat wave strikes, your body needs time to adjust, says Neil Gandhi, a physician at Houston Methodist Hospital: "You can't do too much too soon."
If you go from mostly spending time in air conditioning to an outdoor activity in the sweltering heat, you could be caught off guard. Your body isn't "acclimatized to handle the stress," Gandhi says. And every year, about 650 people die from heat-related illness in the United States.
Fortunately, once acclimatized, the body gets better at fending off heat-related illness. "Our body starts to sweat sooner at a lower body temperature and at a greater rate," explains Eisenman. Also, blood flow to the skin improves, which has the effect of cooling us down by carrying heat out of the body's core. And your thirst increases, so you're less likely to get dehydrated.
But this doesn't happen immediately. "It's going to happen over the space of several days of exposure," Eisenman says. So if you're planning a hiking trip, summer sightseeing or any other extended exposure to heat, plan to spend short periods in the heat each day in the days leading up to your outdoor adventure.
And note that kids acclimatize much more slowly than adults, says Eisenman, so give them extra days to prepare.
2. Failing to pre-hydrate (and rehydrate!)
Hydrate in advance, says Wafi Momin, a cardiologist at Memorial Hermann Health System in Katy, Texas. "Grab a glass of water or a sports drink before you head out to the outdoors," he says.
And bring plenty of water with you, and don't wait until you're thirsty to start drinking during an outdoor activity. "The moment you begin to feel thirsty, you're likely anywhere between 10 to 25% dehydrated already," says Gandhi.
Most people aren't even hydrated enough on a normal day, Eisenman notes, so it's easy to start at a deficit on a hot day. His advice is to double the amount you'd drink in a typical day. The best test of hydration is to check the color of your urine. "Make sure that you're peeing frequently and that your urine is pale" — almost clear, says Eisenman.
Water is the best way to hydrate — and it's free! Sports drinks add electrolytes and can be helpful if you've gotten overheated or if you're participating in a marathon or other endurance event — but they're not necessary when you're simply trying to stay hydrated throughout the day, says Schumann, who also serves as a medical director for Oak Street Health, a chain of primary care clinics. In Tulsa, he says, in recent weeks they've seen bouts of 100-degree weather.
"In these heat-dome times, though I pooh-pooh all the millennials who carry water bottles everywhere, the kids — they're right about this," he says.
3. Don't be the frog in the boiling pot (i.e., your car)
You may not realize how hot it's getting inside your car.
Cars heat up so fast even in moderate heat because of a "mini greenhouse effect," Eisenman explains.
"The sun is coming through those windows, and then the heat is getting bounced around and getting trapped inside. It turns into a different wavelength of heat and doesn't go back out the windows," he says. "And on a day of moderate temperatures, say like 75 degrees outside, in 25 minutes it will become 100 degrees inside your car."
Each year, about 50 children die when left in a car. So do not underestimate the dangers, especially if you're distracted by finishing up a phone call, says Eisenman. "Even with the air conditioner running, even with the windows cracked, it can become hot in there very quickly," he adds.
4. Heat + (certain) medications don't mix
Certain medications can make people more vulnerable to heat, explains Momin.
Some heart medications such as blood pressure drugs, which millions of people take, are diuretic, he explains. "Those medications are trying to get rid of fluid from your body because of underlying heart issues," he says. And if you then add heat, which also causes you to lose excessive amounts of fluid, "that can cause a very dangerous situation."
Other types of medications can have this effect too, says Schumann. These include anticholinergic medications, anticonvulsants, bladder medications and sedatives. "Lots of medicines work by dehydrating us — excreting excess fluid. Be careful!" he warns.
In general, older people are more vulnerable to heat, so if you're older and on these medications, take extra precautions to stay cool and hydrated. Ask your doctor whether any of your medicines could be dehydrating.
5. Don't ignore the early signs of heat-related illness
The first few signs that you're getting overheated may not feel too alarming: sweating, fatigue, dizziness and headache. You might feel nauseous or lightheaded. But "those are the telltale signs of heat exhaustion creeping in," says Momin.
"You may just blow it off, saying, you know, it's hot and I've felt this way before, but the worst of the symptoms can come on very quickly without realizing it," he says. "And all of a sudden, your body's overheating to a point where you won't really be able to drink enough fluids at that juncture to reverse what's already gone on."
Symptoms of heat exhaustion can quickly become more serious. They can include muscle cramping, increased fatigue and accelerated heart rate. "You may start to weaken and just kind of get out of breath as you exert yourself," Gandhi says.
6. Know when to seek medical attention
If you're with someone who begins to show signs of heat-related illness, move the person to a cool place, give them water or a sports drink and moisten their skin. You can also remove unnecessary clothing such as shoes, socks and jackets.
Then, observe them. Their symptoms should start to improve in about 30 minutes, Eisenman says. If they don't get better in that time or if at any point they start having more worrisome symptoms, call for medical help. "I think sometimes people wait too long to call 911," says Eisenman.
"If their heart rate is going fast, if they're breathing quickly, if they seem at all confused, those are all indicators they've had more exposure to the heat than you can handle," Eisenman says.
When heatstroke sets in, people can even lose consciousness or pass out — in this case, seek immediate medical attention.
You really want to avoid heatstroke: With heatstroke, your core body temperature can rise quickly to 103 to 105 degrees or more, says Gandhi. When this happens, "you can start to experience some organ damage pretty quickly."
7. Wear loose, light clothing
If you're spending time in the heat, what you wear matters. "I would seek lighter colors because those tend to reflect heat rather than absorb heat compared to darker colors such as blacks and dark blues," says Momin. And stay away from tight clothing, which can block airflow.
"Loose-fitting clothing allows for the heat to evaporate off your body more easily," adds Eisenman.
8. Alcohol is a bad call
If you're at an outdoor party, resist that ice-cold margarita. Go for mocktails instead. "Alcohol will dehydrate you much faster" in the heat, says Schumann.
If you're determined to have something with a little kick in it, "drink some water for every drink you have to avoid trouble," he says. "If you wind up having to pee a lot, it'll be worth it. If you don't, you might be getting into trouble."
"Alcohol is very problematic" if you're outdoors in the heat, agrees Momin. Not only does it cause you to lose fluids, but "it can also impair your judgment." And when that happens, you might miss the signs of heat-related illness.
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Former president Donald Trump’s political group spent more than $40 million on legal costs in the first half of 2023 to defend Trump, his advisers and others, according to people familiar with the matter, financing legal work that has drawn scrutiny from prosecutors about potential conflicts of interest between Trump and witnesses.
Save America, the former president’s PAC, is expected to disclose about $40.2 million in legal spending in a filing expected Monday, said the people familiar with the filing, who like others interviewed spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that has not been made public.
That total is more than any other expense the PAC has incurred during Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and, according to federal filings from earlier this month, more than Trump’s campaign raised in the second quarter of 2023. It will bring the PAC’s post-presidential legal spending to about $56 million, as Trump faces a federal indictment in Florida, state charges in New York, and the prospect of additional criminal indictments in Washington and Fulton County, Ga.
Trump’s advisers say the costs of providing lawyers for dozens of people are necessary and will continue mushrooming as investigations continue trials are scheduled, and the possibility of indictment looms.
While interviewing potential witnesses associated with Trump, prosecutors have raised pointed questions about who is paying for their lawyers and why, people familiar with the questions said. Trump advisers told The Washington Post that the PAC, which raises most of its money from small-dollar contributions by Trump supporters across the country, is footing the legal bills for almost anyone drawn into the investigations who requests help from the former president and his advisers, the advisers say.
In an indictment unsealed Thursday charging Trump, his longtime valet Waltine “Walt” Nauta, and his property manager Carlos De Oliveira in the classified documents case, authorities allege that Trump called De Oliveira last August to tell him he would pay for his attorney. That same day, authorities said, Nauta had a conversation with a different Trump employee who assured Nauta that De Oliveira was loyal to Trump.
Lawyers for De Oliveira and Nauta declined to comment, as did a spokesman for special counsel Jack Smith, who is leading the federal investigations of Trump.
Steven Cheung, a spokesman for the former president, said Save America was paying legal fees for those who worked for Trump “to protect these innocent people from financial ruin and prevent their lives from being completely destroyed” by what he called “unlawful harassment” from investigators. Trump and his campaign have long accused Justice Department and FBI officials of pursuing politically motivated investigations of him. “They know they have no legitimate case,” Cheung said.
The PAC’s own fundraising and creation is under investigation, The Post has reported, though the group has not been accused of wrongdoing. Much of the money it is using to pay for legal bills was raised on false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
Paul Seamus Ryan, a campaign finance expert, said he didn’t necessarily see any “legal red flags” with the spending, noting that Trump had wide berth to spend money on legal fees — but that it was far more than any other 2024 presidential candidate would be spending at this point.
“It’s an extraordinary sum of money,” he said. “At the end of the day it’s up to the donors to decide if that’s the way they want their money spent. My sense is if you’re giving money to Trump in 2023, you’re fine with it.”
Tangled web
Thursday’s indictment accuses Trump, De Oliveira and Nauta of trying to have security camera footage destroyed amid the FBI investigation into classified documents Trump kept at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida home and private club, long after he stopped being president.
De Oliveira is also charged with lying to investigators. Trump and Nauta face multiple additional counts from an indictment filed in June.
The backstory to the new charges underscores just how complicated things can get when serving as a lawyer for a Trump employee.
Nauta, who investigators long considered a key witness in the classified documents investigation, has been represented for many months by lawyer Stan Woodward, with Save America footing the bills. Woodward also represents several other Trump-linked clients who have been subpoenaed as part of Smith’s investigations, including an IT worker named Yuscil Taveras.
For much of the classified documents probe, there did not appear to be a conflict between Nauta and Taveras.
After Trump and Nauta were indicted in June, however, Taveras decided he had more he wanted to tell the authorities about his conversations with De Oliveira, according to people familiar with the investigation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private discussions.
Taveras offered information implicating all three defendants in an alleged conspiracy to cover up evidence, these people said.
Legal ethics rules bar attorneys from arguing adverse positions in a case — such as defending one client by cross-examining another client, or advising one person who is testifying to investigators or a grand jury against another.
Once Taveras’s position put him potentially at odds with Nauta’s defense, a judge reviewed the issue, a person familiar with the matter said. A second lawyer — not paid by the PAC — was brought in to provide legal advice to Taveras, who then spoke to investigators, according to people familiar with the matter.
Taveras told authorities that in late June of last year, when federal authorities were seeking security camera footage to determine if boxes with classified documents had been moved in or out of a storage room, De Oliveira pulled him aside for a private discussion about how the computer server that stored images from Mar-a-Lago security cameras worked, these people said.
The indictment describes the same incident, referring to Taveras as “Employee 4” and alleging that De Oliveira told him “that ‘the boss’ wanted the server deleted.”
The employee replied to De Oliveira “that he would not know how to do that, and that he did not believe that he would have the rights to do that,” according to the indictment. “De Oliveira then insisted to Trump Employee 4 that ‘the boss’ wanted the server deleted and asked, ‘What are we going to do?’ ”
The indictment does not allege that the footage was actually deleted, and authorities have said in court papers that the security camera footage they received provided critical evidence in their case. But Taveras’s account bolstered suspicions prosecutors already had about Nauta’s and De Oliveira’s conduct based on texts, calls and meetings captured on surveillance video.
The new witness account, these people said, filled in a key gap of what was allegedly said in an unrecorded conversation in a small room and helped authorities build criminal charges against De Oliveira.
Making sure 'Carlos is good’
The new indictment also shows prosecutors are suspicious about how and why some people in Trump’s orbit have had their legal fees paid.
It is not unusual for political campaigns, or companies for that matter, to pay for legal costs of their employees, if the legal issues involve their work. In Trump’s case, however, prosecutors have suggested there may be more to it than that.
After the FBI conducted a court-authorized search of Trump’s home last August to seize government records and documents with classified markings, at least one Trump employee apparently wanted to make sure that De Oliveira wouldn’t tell officials about attempts to hide the materials, according to the indictment.
“Someone just wants to make sure Carlos is good,” Nauta allegedly said in a call with another Trump employee, who like Taveras is not named in the indictment. That employee assured Nauta that De Oliveira was “loyal” and “would not do anything to affect his relationship with Trump.” The indictment alleges that the same employee also confirmed De Oliveira’s loyalty in a private message chat with Nauta and a representative for the PAC.
The indictment further alleges that on the same day, Trump called De Oliveira “and told De Oliveira that Trump would get De Oliveira an attorney.”
During the course of their investigation, prosecutors have repeatedly asked witnesses about how and why Trump entities have paid for some witnesses to get lawyers. They have also asked whether that legal representation was designed in any way to shield Trump from more criminal exposure, people familiar with those exchanges have said. Prosecutors have asked to see written agreements of legal retainers, according to subpoenas reviewed by The Post.
Witnesses have told prosecutors that Susie Wiles, the head of Trump’s political action committee, has made decisions on whose legal bills should be funded, according to people familiar with the matter, but that Trump reviewed the bills and occasionally offered his opinion during 2021 and 2022. Trump would sometimes ask why certain people had been subpoenaed and how they fit into an investigation, these people said.
Wiles has decided that almost all legal bills incurred by Trump consultants, employees and others should be paid, according to people familiar with the discussions, because they were incurred as a result of their work for Trump.
That means dozens of current and former advisers are sending bills to the campaign. But realizing how expensive such bills have become, Wiles has called lawyers and asked them to reduce their hourly rates in 2023, Trump advisers say. People close to Wiles said she has taken a largely administrative role in the process.
Earlier this year, Trump’s team upped the percentage of the campaign’s fundraising that goes to the PAC, which largely exists now to pay bills.
Trump advisers say that while they have occasionally recommended lawyers for employees, they have made no demands that those employees hew to the company line to have their bills paid.
The PAC has paid legal bills for dozens of employees, including some who have given damning testimony, the advisers said. They also said Trump’s team has not required former or current employees to hire a particular lawyer to have bills paid.
In the course of the investigation, people familiar with the matter said, prosecutors have obtained emails where some of Trump’s aides discuss whether lawyers should be paid, as well as a spreadsheet that Trump’s lawyers kept in the post-presidency of who had been subpoenaed.
In addition to asking what agreements led to legal representation for certain witnesses, investigators have also tried to ascertain if there were instances where Trump or people close to him debated whether to not pay a particular person’s legal bills, these people said.
Some of Trump’s advisers raised questions about the wisdom of paying for lawyers for people they viewed as in danger of being charged with crimes, or those who fueled some of Trump’s more unorthodox legal maneuvers or the more unfounded legal challenges to the 2020 election.
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Of all extreme weather conditions, heat is the most deadly. It kills more people in the U.S. in an average year than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined. The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism – sweat. But that system can only do so much, especially in soaring temperatures with high humidity.
Here's a look at what happens to the human body in extreme temperatures – and the three main pathways to fatal consequences.
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Organ failure caused by heatstroke
When the surrounding temperatures approach your internal body temperature – which is about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit for most of us – your body starts to cool off through evaporative cooling, better known as sweating. But when it's very humid out, that sweat won't evaporate as well and cool you down.
When your body is exposed to heat, it will try to cool itself down by redirecting more blood to the skin, says Ollie Jay, a professor of heat and health at the University of Sydney, where he directs the Heat and Health Research Incubator. But that means less blood and less oxygen are going to your gut. If these conditions go on long enough, your gut can become more permeable.
"So, nasty things like endotoxins that usually reside and stay inside the gut start leaking out of the gut, entering the circulation. And that sets off a cascade of effects that ultimately result in death," Jay says.
For example, those toxins can activate white blood cells, says Camilo Mora, a climate scientist and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa who has researched how heat can turn fatal. "They say, Oh my God, we're getting attacked right now. And the white blood cells are going to attack this contamination in the blood, creating coagulation" – or blood clots, Mora says. Those clots can lead to multiple organ failure.
"And at that point, it's pretty irreversible," Jay adds.
Cardiovascular collapse
The second way people die in high heat also has to do with your body pumping more blood to the skin. Your heart has to pump faster – which can make you feel lightheaded – to keep your blood pressure up.
"We might have a heart rate of 60 beats per minute, all of a sudden, we might be asking the heart to contract 100 times per minute, 110 times per minute. So now you're asking the heart to do a lot more work," Jay says.
Those spikes in the heart rate can be triggers for a heart attack, he says, especially for the elderly and those with underlying heart conditions.
Fluid loss leading to kidney failure
The third deadly danger has to do with the fluids your body is losing in extreme heat. People can sweat as much as a liter and half per hour, Jay says. And if you don't replenish those fluids, you get dehydrated and your blood volume shrinks, which makes it harder to maintain blood pressure. That can strain your heart and your kidneys.
"People with kidney disorders can be at greater risk of a negative health outcome during extreme heat exposure," Jay says.
Mora notes another danger to the kidneys that people who work physically demanding jobs in high heat outdoors face. Rhabdomyolysis causes muscle tissue to break down, releasing proteins into the blood that can clog kidneys. This usually occurs in the acute phase of heatstroke. Jay says there's also some evidence that habitually working outdoors in high heat without proper hydration can increase the risk of chronic kidney disease.
What you can do to stay safe
Watch for the first signs of mild heat exhaustion:
If that happens, Jay says, get out of the heat and into the shade or indoors ASAP. Drink plenty of water and wet your clothes and skin. Immersing your feet in cold water can also help.
Jay says the goal is to cool down so you don't progress to severe heat exhaustion, where you might start vomiting or seem to lose coordination – signs of neurological disturbance.
If your core body temperature rises to about 104 degrees Fahrenheit, Jay says, that's where you risk heatstroke.
How hot is too hot?
Experts say there's no absolute temperature at which extreme heat can turn dangerous.
"It depends on the individual," says Lewis Halsey, a professor of environmental physiology at the University of Roehampton in the U.K. "It depends on how acclimated they are to heat. It depends how long they're exposed to the heat for. It depends on how they're experiencing this heat."
If sweating is our superpower to keep cool, then "the kryptonite to that superpower is humidity," Halsey says.
So a person might start feeling overwhelmed much sooner in higher humidity at lower temperatures than if they're in dry heat, he says. Direct sunlight will heat us up faster than when we're in the shade. A nice breeze could help sweat evaporate and cool us off.
The elderly and very young are considered particularly vulnerable in the heat. But Mora of the University of Hawaii at Manoa notes heat stress can hit anyone.
He points to the story of a young family who died after becoming dangerously overheated while hiking on a day in August 2021 when temperatures reached 109 degrees Fahrenheit in Northern California. The husband, wife, their one-year-old daughter and even the family dog were found dead two days later.
Mora says those kinds of conditions could kill within a few hours — even if you are young and healthy.
"The military has done a lot of research into heat exposure and they find the first symptoms of heat exhaustion, heatstroke after only a few hours, even among the healthiest of people," Mora says.
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Emmett Till would have turned 82 today. Till was tortured and murdered in Mississippi after a white woman accused the Black 14-year-old of whistling and grabbing at her. Till and his mother's willingness to share the brutality Till suffered marked a pivotal moment in the early Civil Rights Movement. Mamie Till Mobley described her decision in a 2003 interview with The Chicago Project.
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MAMIE TILL MOBLEY: Let the people see what I've seen. And I want open casket viewing from now until the time we take Emmett for burial.
KELLY: Now, almost 70 years after Till was beaten, shot, had a cotton gin tied around his body and was thrown in the Tallahatchie River, Till and his mother are being memorialized in the form of three monuments in Chicago and Mississippi. President Biden signed the proclamation designating the sites earlier today. Patrick Weems is the executive director of the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in Sumner, Miss. He was at the White House when President Biden put pen to paper. We spoke before he headed to that event.
Patrick Weems, welcome to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED.
PATRICK WEEMS: Thank you, Mary Louise.
KELLY: You've come to D.C. for this event at the White House, and you picked up the Till family en route.
WEEMS: We drove from Chicago to D.C. to be here today, and I couldn't think of a more memorable trip to be here with Wheeler Parker, who's one of the most gracious, forgiving human beings and probably one of the most important people alive.
KELLY: So tell me about the three locations. There are two in Mississippi, one in Illinois. Start with the one that marks the site where Till's body was believed to have been pulled from the Tallahatchie River. What will visitors see there?
WEEMS: Yeah, well, hopefully what they won't see is a bullet-riddled sign. You know, we've had a lot of history of this site being desecrated, being shot up. We were able to put a bulletproof marker there recently in the last couple of years. But more significant is that the site where Till's body came out of the Tallahatchie River will now be a part of the National Park Service system. And to know that it will be federally protected - to make sure that if someone does vandalize our signs, it won't be a local sheriff. It will be the federal government that will get involved. But this is the big bang of the Civil Rights Movement, as Jesse Jackson talked about. This is a site where so many Black bodies were thrown into rivers. But Emmett's miraculously emerged. An 18-year-old fisherman found the body and brought it to the banks of the Tallahatchie River, where his body was initially identified because he had his father's ring on his finger. But then later, Mamie Till made sure the body came to Chicago, where she said, this is my son. I know my son.
KELLY: Yeah. And that's - the site in Illinois is the site where she insisted on an open casket. Describe what we'll see there.
WEEMS: Yeah. So, I mean, public officials wanted to bury Emmett in Mississippi. The sheriff had a directive to make sure the body was buried in Money, Miss. Mamie refused. She wanted to have a very private mourning for her son, first and foremost. But she also took that moment to remember and kind of resist white supremacy, resist the Jim Crow system by having a public funeral, having an open casket to show the world what they did to her son.
KELLY: And then the last location is also in Mississippi, back in Tallahatchie County.
WEEMS: That's right. So the site of the injustice - right? - so the miscarriage of justice took place in our courtroom in 1955. And it's also the site where people like Willie Reed, an 18-year-old sharecropper who witnessed the murder. He testified at the trial, and he whispered his testimony because he was scared to death. He later had a nervous breakdown, changed his name and moved to Chicago and didn't talk about this until 30 years later. And so, you know, it's a low point in American history, the fact that these men get off without any penalty. But it also is a testimony to people like Medgar Evers, Willie Reed, Mose Wright, Mamie Till, Dr. T.R.M. Howard - people who did the right thing that day and had the courage to at least try to get some attempt at justice.
KELLY: You know, I'm thinking about how this monument designation comes as a national conversation is underway about how to teach Black history in our schools. Do you think these monuments might help inform that conversation?
WEEMS: They already are. I mean, this is American history. We have young people visit these sites already. This will only amplify and make it easier for young people to come. It takes the best of us to talk about the worst of us. And if we're going to have a true democracy and multicultural democracy, we have to understand where we've stumbled. And we stumbled badly in 1955. And no matter party affiliation, I think we should all agree that what took place in 1955 was wrong. The system was wrong. Mississippi was wrong. The United States was wrong. But we can be better. It's our hope that this memorial marks a line in the sand that says, never again, and that if we want to hold and cherish our democracy, we need to learn about Mose Wright and Mamie Till.
KELLY: Patrick Weems. Thank you.
WEEMS: Thank you, Mary Louise. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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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.
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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.
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'The Deepest Breath' director on her new documentary about free diving Published July 29, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest 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.nprillinois.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving | 2023-07-29T22:50:45 | 1 | https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-07-29/the-deepest-breath-director-on-her-new-documentary-about-free-diving |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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STAVELOT, Belgium - The undercard of Formula 1 all look to place their names near the top of the leaderboard on Sunday, as they get set to battle high speeds in the annual Belgium Grand Prix.
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Let us get the obvious out of the way first. Max Verstappen, well on his way to a third-straight world championship, is still in the chase for history. After setting the mark for the most wins in a single season in 2022 (15), the Dutchman is chasing the record for most consecutive victories, with former world champion, Sebastian Vettel, achieving nine-straight victories in a Red Bull 10 years ago. After a dominating win at the Hungaroring last week, Verstappen has won each of the last seven events, with nine to his name this season.
While his teammate Sergio Perez, has struggled with consistency in 2023, the duo has ensured that someone from Red Bull has stood atop the podium in the last 12 races, dating back to last year.
One notable finish in Hungary was the second-place result for Lando Norris. After the McLaren driver grabbed P2 in his home race at Silverstone a few weeks back, Norris was able to have a smooth ride to second place last Sunday as well. Teammate Oscar Piastri also had a good run, grabbing a second consecutive top-five finish.
Daniel Ricciardo made a decent return to F1 in Hungary, outqualifying Alpha Tauri teammate Yuki Tsunoda, finishing above him in the race as well, though he ended up 13th.
Verstappen has dominated Spa in recent history, winning the last two events. Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Ricciardo are the only former winners in Belgium that will be in the field on Sunday.
Formula 1
MSC Cruises Belgian Grand Prix
When: Sunday, July 30
Time: 8:55 a.m. ET
Where: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Stavelot, Belgium)
Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Stream: FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
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Iraq substation fire causes major power outage
A fire and explosions at a substation in southern Iraq briefly led to a complete power grid shutdown on Saturday, and caused longer-term disturbances to supply in central and southern parts of the country.
The outage comes amid peak summer demand, with scorching temperatures across most of the country. Weather forecasts expect peak temperatures near 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) consistently in the coming days.
It also took place on the Shiite religious holiday of Ashoura amid many public gatherings.
Electricity is a sensitive issue in Iraq — a country with vast oil reserves but a dilapidated power grid incapable of meeting peak demand.
Outages lasting hours are commonplace every summer.
Protests about the patchy supply are by no means unheard of — the most recent took place this month.
What happened and where?
A fire broke out at the Al-Bkir substation in Basra and resulted in the separation of transmission lines linking southern and central regions, leading to a complete shutdown of the electrical system in the area, Iraq's Ministry of Electricity said in a statement. It said the fire was accidental.
"The power grid experienced a total shutdown on Saturday at 12:40 p.m. (0940 GMT/UTC) due to a fire that affected a transmission substation in Basra province," the ministry said.
Ministry spokesman Ahmed Moussa told the AFP news agency that at some point the incident affected main supply to "all of Iraq."
"Speedy repairs are under way ... to gradually restart the power plants and transmission lines," the ministry said.
Iraq can't meet peak summer demand in searing heat
Rolling power cuts hit Iraq each summer and can last up to 10 hours a day.
Many households subscribe to neighborhood generators for emergency supply, if they can afford it.
But the generators often don't provide sufficient power to operate high-energy equipment like air conditioning units, highly sought after in temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius.
Peak summer demand reaches more than 32,000 megawatts a day in Iraq. The country is trying to expand its capacity, and according to the electricity ministry, this year it reached a new high of 26,000 megawatts a day.
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In January, the Carolina Panthers tabbed Frank Reich to become their head coach after Matt Rhule had been fired five games into 2022 and secondary coach Steve Wilks finished the season at the helm.
Before a coaching career that includes five seasons guiding the Indianapolis Colts, Reich spent 14 years as an NFL quarterback.
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In February, Reich hired Josh McCown as the Panthers’ quarterbacks coach. McCown entered coaching with 18 seasons as an NFL quarterback.
In March, Carolina signed free-agent Andy Dalton, putting the QB in line for a 13th NFL season.
In April, the Panthers chose Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft and wrapped the Alabama All-American in the assembled security blanket of NFL QB experience.
“So many years of experience and wisdom, and for me as a young guy, I just do my best to soak all that in,” Young said on Saturday when NFL Network visited Carolina’s training camp. “You ask anyone in the room, especially Andy, I’ve asked him a million questions. And that’s what I’m trying do. I’m asking all the questions that come into my head, as many as possible, because I know there’s nothing I could say, nothing I could ask that they not just have an opinion about but they’ve lived, they’ve experienced it.
“Most of the time, they have multiple accounts to specific things that I ask. And for me being a young guy who doesn’t have any experience in the league at all, I’m just trying to pick their brains, learn from what they’re telling me from their experience. And, again, as a young guy having that in the quarterback room has helped me tremendously.”
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Reich and McCown spent most of their careers as backups. Reich started 22 games. McCown started 76 and had three seasons with at least 10 starts.
In contrast, Dalton is a three-time Pro Bowler who has started 162 of his 166 NFL regular-season appearances as well as four playoff games.
“Having (Reich) in the room, just the entire quarterback room and offensive staff in general, for me, I’ve been able to learn so much from them in just this short time period,” Young said. “I’m super excited to continue growing and learning under them. Having coach Reich there, (offensive coordinator Thomas Brown), Josh, everyone there in the room, every day I’m going into the meetings and learning something new. They have so many years of wisdom and experience and success, just being able to get those nuggets and get those thought processes that they have about concepts that I’ve seen and new ones, it’s really great for me.”
The Panthers held their first full-team practice of training camp this week at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
“I really didn’t know what to expect coming in,” Young said. “It’s a new environment, something I’d never done before – first training camp. I mean, it’s been great. Just being able to be here and bond with the teammates, to be able to get away for a little bit and just focus on ball and coming together as a team, it’s been great. It’s been a great atmosphere here, a great environment. The fans, they’ve come out, and just the support we all feel as a team has been really great. I’ve been having a blast.”
Carolina kicks off its three-game preseason schedule on Aug. 12 against the New York Jets. The Panthers also play the New York Giants on Aug. 18 and Detroit Lions on Aug. 25.
On Saturday, Carolina announced the signing of quarterback Jake Luton. Reich said he didn’t expect to play Dalton during the preseason, leaving Young and Matt Corral to handle all the snaps before Saturday’s signing.
A sixth-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, Luton started three games for the Jacksonville Jaguars as a rookie. He’s also been on the rosters of the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints.
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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.
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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.
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How to maximize your summer meteor gazing By Nell Greenfieldboyce Published July 29, 2023 at 2:40 PM PDT Facebook Flipboard 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.knkx.org/2023-07-29/how-to-maximize-your-summer-meteor-gazing | 2023-07-29T22:54:00 | 1 | https://www.knkx.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.
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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.
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Jul 29
2nd Annual Cherish the Moments Alzheimer's Walk Jul 29 — Buffalo Park, 2400 N. Gemini Road, Flagstaff. 928-774-8859. 9-11 a.m., $25. Second annual Northern Arizona Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance Walk. Vendors will be setting up at 7:45 a.m.; registration begins at 8:15. The walk begins at 9:00 a.m., and participants can choose between the 2-mile loop or choose a shorter walk of any distance! Gift bags will be given to all participants, and first aid will be available on-site. Music will be available, so come join the fun atmosphere and raise funds to help provide respite care, medication, education and memory cafes to support those who are caring for or affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Registration is just $25/person (children 10 and under are free). Register online at https://nazada.org. https://go.evvnt.com/1710010-0.
Adult Workshop: Mushrooms, Fungi and More! Jul 29 — Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 703 E. Sawmill Road, Flagstaff. 928-779-1745. 10-11:30 a.m., $25. Join Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society to learn more about the cryptic kingdom – mushrooms and fungi. This presentation* will be for those with incidental knowledge and curiosity about fungi. Mike will present on some fungi 101 – what are fungi and why are they important? He will also discuss basic mushroom anatomy, and identification of wild mushrooms. The last part of the presentation focuses on our Arizona Fab 4 Fungi – 4 easy to ID, edible wild mushrooms that grow here in northern Arizona. * This is an indoor presentation. $20 for Willow Bend Members, $25 for non-members. https://go.evvnt.com/1805490-0.
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Elden Pueblo Public Day Jul 29 — Elden Pueblo Archaeological Site, U.S. 89, Flagstaff. 928-699-5421. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Come experience the science of archaeology and unlock the secrets of our local prehistoric past at Elden Pueblo. Learn how ancient technologies were used for hunting, food and shelter. Tour the 60 room pueblo, and learn how people used the environment to create a community culture. https://go.evvnt.com/1731936-0.
Movies on the Square: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Jul 29 — Heritage Square, Flagstaff. 4-8 p.m., This year’s movie season begins on May 27th and runs through Labor Day weekend, ending September 2nd. Every Saturday beginning at 4pm, Heritage Square will have activities, crafts, and live entertainment followed by an all-ages movie beginning after sunset. Movie snacks will also be available to purchase. Or stop by one of our local downtown restaurants for take out to enjoy during the movie. Tell your friends and bring lawn chairs or blankets for a great evening under the stars. https://go.evvnt.com/1659674-0.
In This Moment & Motionless In White perform at Pepsi Ampitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park Jul 29 — Pepsi Amphitheater, Flagstaff. 480-656-9940. 6:30-11 p.m., $58. Come experience the metal collab of the season at Pepsi Amphitheater July 29 with In This Moment & Motionless In White on The Dark Horizon Tour. In This Moment came to life in 2005 entering the hard rock music scene. Frontwoman Maria Brink presents herself as the “mother” for their devoted fanbase. They’ve quietly emerged as one of the most influential and impactful rock metal bands of the 21st century. American metalcore band Motionless in White joins In This Moment as they both make their debut at Pepsi Amphitheater in Coconino County. After releasing their sixth studio album in 2022, Motionless in White announced a summer tour dubbed “The Dark Horizon Tour” and co-headlines with In This Moment. https://go.evvnt.com/1857039-0.
Jul 30
Flagstaff Community Farmers Market Jul 30 — Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. 928-853-2382. 8 a.m.-noon, Farmers market featuring regional growers selling fruits & vegetables, local meat, baked goods, honey, flowers, prepared foods & an eclectic mix of artists & peddlers. Flagstaff Community Farmers Market opens its 23rd season celebrating and supporting community & the hard work of its regional growers, producers & small businesses. WIC, SNAP & Double Up Food Bucks accepted!. https://go.evvnt.com/1631183-0.
Elden Pueblo Public Day Jul 30 — Elden Pueblo Archaeological Site, U.S. 89, Flagstaff. 928-699-5421. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Come experience the science of archaeology and unlock the secrets of our local prehistoric past at Elden Pueblo. Learn how ancient technologies were used for hunting, food and shelter. Tour the 60 room pueblo, and learn how people used the environment to create a community culture. https://go.evvnt.com/1731937-0.
Pickle Making Workshop Jul 30 — Chabad of Flagstaff, 930 W. University Ave., Flagstaff. 928-255-5756. 11 a.m.-noon, $10. Please join us at our upcoming Pickle Making Workshop for a tangy and mouthwatering culinary adventure. Learn the art of pickling while enjoying a delicious New York Deli lunch. During this immersive workshop, our expert will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating your own flavorful pickles. From selecting the freshest cucumbers to mastering the perfect brine, you'll gain hands-on experience and knowledge that you can use in your own kitchen. Cost is only $10 for adults. https://go.evvnt.com/1855730-0.
Sundays on the Square with Red McAdam Jul 30 — Heritage Square, Flagstaff. 12-2 p.m., Sunday on the Square will be a free weekly event throughout May to September. There will be live music performances by local musicians in the mid afternoon. https://go.evvnt.com/1767224-0.
Jul 31
Blues Traveler & Big Head Todd and the Monsters perform at Pepsi Ampitheater at Fort Tuthill County Jul 31 — Pepsi Amphitheater, Flagstaff. 480-656-9940. 8-11 p.m., $45. Blues Traveler & Big Head Todd and the Monsters come together at Pepsi Amphitheater July 31 on the Blue Monster Tour. Blues Traveler was originally formed in 1987 in New Jersey. After 35 years, the band has racked up an impressive portfolio: 14 studio albums; the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history; a Grammy; several TV appearances and holding the record for most appearances of any artist on The Late Show with David Letterman. Big Head Todd and the Monsters join Blues Traveler on this Blues Monsters Tour Summer 2023. The classic alternative rock band with more than three decades of writing, recording and touring, have tallied tens of millions of streams. https://go.evvnt.com/1857134-0.
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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.
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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.
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Another week, another labor action across America.
In June, workers went on strike at at least 120 Starbucks locations, the company said.
Earlier this month, thousands of hotel workers across southern California walked off the job.
And this week, the writers strike in Hollywood reached its third month. Actors joined them on July 13.
Major strike activity increased by almost fifty percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Labor Department. And the Economic Policy Institute says over 120,000 workers were involved in major work stoppages last year.
What caused the resurgence of the U.S. labor movement?
For one thing, the pandemic accelerated union organizing, reporter Alex Press told "The Response" podcast recently. "We've seen this kind of brief, this sort of early stage uptick in union organizing in this country, very explicitly rooted in our response to a pandemic that was raising the stakes of once again to life or death sort of situations for a lot of frontline workers," she said.
Low unemployment has also given workers more leverage to organize and even strike, says Joseph Brock, president of Reliant Labor Consultants.
"That tight labor market, kind of brought on by COVID, has been a boon for unions," said Brock.
A demographic shift toward workers with more labor-friendly views may also be a factor. "There's a whole generation of younger workers that are discovering unionization as the most reliable way to get better pay and working conditions," Rutgers professor Susan Schurman told Money.com.
Workers cite low pay, bad working conditions, and poor job security as reasons to strike.
But a Milken Institute expert told Yahoo Financethat the Hollywood strike alone could cause $4 billion in losses to the U.S. economy.
"It's not just impacting these industries in California. But it's really doing so in New York, it's doing it in Atlanta. It's doing it in Albuquerque, it's doing it in Pittsburgh. It's doing it in all sorts of places where filming actually takes place," said Kevin Klowden.
What's the outlook for the future?
Unions once played a central role in America's economic, political, and cultural life. But Anthony Carnevale of Georgetown University says unions today face an uphill battle to regain that influence. "They lost their power largely because of globalization, technology, and the decline of manufacturing," he says.
Take the Amazon labor union, as it's called, which won an election with more than 8,000 workers in a Staten Island warehouse last year, a milestone hailed by the press, but the group has not yet reached a collective bargaining agreement.
"The bigger problem for unions will continue to be the attainment of that first collective bargaining agreement," says Brock.
And in terms of politics over the short term, Unions pose both political opportunities and challenges.
Balancing workers needs and growing the economy is proving tough for a president who has aligned himself closely with organized labor.
"Folks, I promised you that I'd be the most pro-union president in American history because I know this: in a crisis, America always counts on you," President Joe Biden told the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in a speech last year.
That alignment won him votes from union workers. But now, those close ties could harm a president who has always tried to connect with American workers.
Meanwhile, those marching on the picket line carry on.
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Learn how to solarize your home, ranch at free seminar this Wednesday
For many years private solarization in Montana was viewed by many as being expensive and unreliable. However improved solar array technology and greater manufacturing efficiency are changing minds on the practicality of installing solar panels at businesses, ranches, nonprofits, government agencies and homes of all sizes.
For the past year the Central Montana Resource Council (CMRC) has managed an effort to bring more solar energy options to community members in central Montana. This Wednesday, August 2, the Central Montana Resource Council (CMRC) will host a free solar seminar in Grass Range, open to anyone considering solar energy. No reservations are required.
Solar energy in the United States got a boost recently with passage of the bipartisan Build Back Better Act, also known as the Infrastructure Bill. Grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) may fund up to of 50% of project costs and can be combined with a 30% federal tax credit.
The seminar is purely information with no strings attached. It will include conversations with Montana ranchers and solar owners Bud Barta, Gilles Stockton and Linda Roche. A certified solar installer from Bozeman Green Build will also be there to answer questions about incentives, net metering, maintenance, and installation.
Attendees can also sign up for a free solar assessment for their ranch, commercial building or home. The offer for a free assessment is for a limited time only but is purely “no strings attached.”
The solar seminar begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Stockton Ranch located two miles west of Grass Range at 23090 Forest Grove Road. For more info, call Laurie Lohrer at 380-0865.
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Americans traveling to Europe will need 'visas' starting in 2024
If you're planning a trip to Europe, it may not be as simple as just booking a flight and hotel stay.
Beginning in January 2024, Americans will have to get travel authorization to enter 30 countries marking the end of visa-free travel in Europe for U.S. citizens.
This week, the European Union announced a new security program mandating U.S. passport holders to obtain permission before heading to any of the visa-required countries like Spain, France, and Greece. It's kind of similar to a visitor visa a traveler would have to get before entering the U.S.
An ETIAS travel authorization is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling to the 30 European countries. The ETIAS website explains that the authorization is linked to a traveler's passport, and is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires. If an individual gets a new passport, then it's required for them get a new ETIAS travel authorization.
What’s the process to get ETIAS approval?
Travelers planning a European vacation are required to visit the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). If you want to improve your chances of getting travel authorization before your trip, you should apply early.
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The EU website notes applicants must submit their personal information, including their passport details, their job, where they live, and their upcoming travel plans and travel history.
Per EU guidance, vacationers should apply for the ETIAS travel authorization before booking a flight and hotel reservations.
Technically, a travel authorization is not the same as a residence permit or visa, according to the ETIAS website. For instance, if a traveler entering one of the visa-required countries listed already has a valid visa or residence permit, then he or she does not need to apply for travel authorization.
How much does the ETIAS authorization cost?
The travel authorization fee is $8. Parents and legal guardians who need to get a travel authorization for minors can apply for them on their behalf.
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Is there an application fee?
Travelers under 18 years old or at least 71 don’t have to pay the fee, and individuals who are family members of EU citizens or non-EU nationals who can move freely throughout the EU are also exempt.
The EU explains on its website the importance of ensuring the applicant's passport information is accurate on the form (name, passport number, etc.) because you will be denied entry into a European country if any of the information on your visa is incorrect.
How long does the process take?
According to the EU, applications can be approved in minutes, while others could take roughly four days. If additional information is needed or the person has to be interviewed, applications could take 14–30 days to process. If a person gets rejected for the travel authorization, they can appeal the decision.
If you have made a mistake on your form, the quickest way to get the authorization is to submit another ETIAS application because a request to correct typos can take up to 30 days to process. If you have submitted an incorrect nationality or passport number, you will have to pay for another application.
Once the application is submitted, the individual will receive an email confirmation with an ETIAS number, which you should hold on to for future reference.
According to the website, having a valid ETIAS travel authorization doesn't guarantee a traveler automatic entry into country.When you arrive at the border, border guards will verify that you meet entry conditions Travelers who do not meet the entry conditions will be refused entry.
This story was reported from Washington, D.C. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/americans-traveling-europe-visas-2024 | 2023-07-29T22:55:50 | 0 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/americans-traveling-europe-visas-2024 |
Colorado cop found guilty after train hits patrol car with suspect inside
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado police officer who put a handcuffed woman in a parked police vehicle that was hit by a freight train was found guilty of reckless endangerment and assault but was acquitted of a third charge of criminal attempt to commit manslaughter during a trial Friday.
Jordan Steinke was the first of two officers to go to trial over the Sept. 16, 2022, crash that left Yareni Rios-Gonzalez seriously injured.
"There’s no reasonable doubt that placing a handcuffed person in the back of a patrol car, parked on railroad tracks, creates a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm by the train," said Judge Timothy Kerns.
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But the evidence didn't convince Kerns that Steinke "knowingly intended to harm Ms. Rios-Gonzalez," and he added that Stienke had shown "shock and remorse."
Steinke testified that she did not know that the patrol car of another officer she was helping was parked on the tracks even though they can be seen on her body camera footage along with two railroad crossing signs. Steinke said she was focused on the threat that could come from Rios-Gonzalez and her pickup truck, not the ground.
Steinke said she put Rios-Gonzalez in the other officer’s vehicle because it was the nearest spot to temporarily hold her. She said she didn’t know the train was coming until just before it hit.
The judge found that Steinke observed the tracks, but failed to "appreciate the risk."
There was no jury in Steinke’s trial, which started Monday. Instead, Kerns listened to the evidence and issued the verdict. Mallory Revel, Steinke’s attorney, didn’t immediately respond to requests by phone and email for comment.
Steinke, who was working for the Fort Lupton Police Department at the time of the crash, was charged with criminal attempt to commit manslaughter, a felony; and reckless endangerment and third-degree assault, both misdemeanors.
The other officer, Pablo Vazquez, who worked for the police department in nearby Platteville, is being prosecuted for misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment and traffic offenses. He hasn’t entered a plea yet. His lawyer, Reid Elkus, didn't immediately respond to a request by phone for comment.
Vazquez pulled over Rios-Gonzalez on a rural road that intersects U.S. Highway 85 after she was accused of pointing a gun at another driver. Trains pass on tracks that parallel the highway about a dozen times a day, prosecutors said, and the sound of their horns is common in the area north of Denver.
Rios-Gonzalez, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, is suing over her treatment. She later pleaded no contest to misdemeanor menacing, said one of her lawyers, Chris Ponce, who was in court to watch the trial. Rios-Gonzalez did not testify or attend herself.
Steinke said she placed Rios-Gonzalez in the other police car temporarily because it was the nearest place to keep her secure, a move that is standard practice for high-risk traffic stops, said defense expert witness Steve Ijames. He also testified that in dangerous situations officers can become hyperfocused on particular threats and overlook things that turn out to be important in hindsight.
Steinke, who drove at around 100 mph (161 kph) at times on her way to backup Vazquez, testified that she was surprised to see him sitting in his vehicle when she arrived, rather than pointing a gun at Rios-Gonzalez’s truck. She said she quickly parked her patrol vehicle behind his and got out because it was the quickest way "to get a gun in the fight."
Steinke also said she did not notice the tracks or the ground when she squatted down to arrest a kneeling Rios-Gonzalez along the tracks after the suspect was ordered out of her pickup truck.
When pressed by Deputy District Attorney Christopher Jewkes, Steinke replied, "I am sure I saw the tracks sir, but I did not perceive them." She said she was focused on the suspect and the potential threat she posed and was "fairly certain" that the traffic stop would end in gunfire.
"I never in a million years thought a train was going to come plowing through my scene," Steinke said.
The Weld County District Attorney’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request by phone for comment. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/colorado-cop-found-guilty-after-train-hits-patrol-car-with-suspect-inside | 2023-07-29T22:55:56 | 1 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/colorado-cop-found-guilty-after-train-hits-patrol-car-with-suspect-inside |
Crew missing after Australian army helicopter ditched off the Queensland coast
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter went down near Lindeman Island, a Great Barrier Reef tourist resort, at about 11 p.m. Friday, exercise director Australian Army Brigadier Damian Hill said.
A search involving U.S., Canadian and Australian personnel was underway to find the crew who are all Australian men, officials said.
Debris that appeared to be from a helicopter had been recovered, Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Douglas McDonald said.
The Taipan was taking part in Talisman Sabre, a biennial joint U.S.-Australian military exercise that is largely based in Queensland. This year’s exercise involves 13 nations and more than 30,000 military personnel.
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Defense Minister Richard Marles said the helicopter ditched, which refers to an emergency landing on water.
"Defense exercises, which are so necessary for the readiness of our defense force, are serious. They carry risk," Marles told reporters in Brisbane. "As we desperately hope for better news during the course of this day we are reminded about the gravity of the act which comes with wearing our nation’s uniform."
Hill said the exercise was postponed on Saturday morning but had restarted limited activity later in the day. Australia had grounded its Taipan fleet as a precaution, Hill said.
It was the second emergency involving an Australian Taipan this year, after one ditched into the sea off the New South Wales state coast in March. That helicopter was taking part in a nighttime counterterrorism training exercise when it ran into trouble. All 10 passengers and crew members were rescued.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in Brisbane for a meeting on Saturday and is due to travel with Marles to north Queensland on Sunday to see the exercise.
Austin and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid tribute to the missing air crew at the outset of a meeting with their Australian counterparts, Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
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"It’s always tough when you have accidents in training, but … the reason that we train to such high standards is so that we can be successful and we can protect lives when we are called to answer any kind of crisis," Austin said.
"Our guys tend to make this look easy and they make it look easy because they’re so well exercised and rehearsed and trained, and this is unfortunately a part of that, what it takes to get them to where we need them to be," Austin added.
Blinken said, "We’re so grateful to them for their dedication, for their service, for everything they’ve been doing to stand up for the freedom that we share and that is what unites us more than anything else."
Marles thanked the United States for their contribution to the search and rescue effort.
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The missing helicopter had just dropped off two Australian commandos before it hit the water, Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported.
Australia announced in January that its army and navy would stop flying the European-built Taipans by December 2024, 13 years earlier than originally planned, because they had proven unreliable. They will be replaced by 40 U.S. Black Hawks. Marles said at the time the Lockheed Martin-designed Black Hawks "have a really good proven track record in terms of their reliability."
Australia’s Taipans had been plagued by problems since the first helicopter arrived in the country in 2007.
Australia’s entire fleet of 47 Taipans was grounded in 2019 to fix a problem with their tail rotor blades. A year later, 27 Taipans were grounded because of a problem with doors. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/crew-missing-after-australian-army-helicopter-ditched-off-the-queensland-coast | 2023-07-29T22:56:02 | 1 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/crew-missing-after-australian-army-helicopter-ditched-off-the-queensland-coast |
Dunnellon boat captain gives tours of the Withlacoochee River with a musical twist
DUNNELLON, Fla. - There is a place in Central Florida where visitors can experience the combination of the crystal clear spring-fed Rainbow River and the dark-stained Withlacoochee River.
As a bonus, you can be serenaded by the boat captain.
"The spring-fed rivers we have are really, in my opinion, one of the jewels of Florida," shared Captain Jon Semmes. He runs the Singing River Tours in Dunnellon.
"Then we have the tannic rivers, the darker rivers, that come from swamps and wetlands," he continued, "Places like the Withlacoochee are like stepping back in time."
Once on the water, nature is the real show, but Captain Semmes can't resist a song or two.
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"I'm a musician. I bring my guitar on the boat," he admitted, "The musical part, I got inspired almost 20 years ago. I love people, and I've been playing music since I was about 12. I've been immersed in the music about the State of Florida. These songs that I do are about the State of Florida."
The visitors seem to love it as people keep coming back to see the beauty of the natural surroundings and to hear from Captain Semmes.
"I try to make it like it's brand new every time I go," he said.
To learn more about the Singing River Tours or to schedule your trip down the river, click here.
Tours depart from the Dunnellon City Boat Ramp at 20750 River Drive. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/dunnellon-boat-captain-gives-tours-of-the-withlacoochee-river-with-a-musical-twist | 2023-07-29T22:56:08 | 1 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/dunnellon-boat-captain-gives-tours-of-the-withlacoochee-river-with-a-musical-twist |
Ford recalls over 870,000 F-150 pickups in US
Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly.
The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years with single exhaust systems. Ford's F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.
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The company says in documents posted by government safety regulators Friday that a rear wiring bundle can come in contact with the rear axle housing. That can chafe the wiring and cause a short circuit, which can turn on the parking brake without action from the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Drivers may see a parking brake warning light and a warning message on the dashboard.
Ford logo is seen on a car in Montreal, Canada on June 13, 2023. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Ford says in documents that it has 918 warranty claims and three field reports of wire chafing in North America. Of these, 299 indicated unexpected parking brake activation, and 19 of these happened while the trucks were being driven.
The company says it doesn't know of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem.
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Dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness. If protective tape is worn through, the harness will be replaced. If the tape isn't worn, dealers will install a protective tie strap and tape wrap.
Owners will be notified by letter starting Sept. 11.
Owners with questions can call Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/ford-recalls-f150-trucks-2023 | 2023-07-29T22:56:14 | 0 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/ford-recalls-f150-trucks-2023 |
McDonald's to debut new spinoff restaurant concept called CosMc's next year
McDonald's is working on a spinoff restaurant. It's called CosMc's.
CEO Chris Kempczinski told analysts on an earnings call Thursday that the small-format concept restaurant will have "all the DNA of McDonald's, but its own unique personality."
The name of the new restaurant stems from a six-armed alien character that appeared in the company's advertisements from the 1980s.
The fast food giant will debut the new concept in a "small handful of sites in a limited geography beginning early next year," a McDonald's spokesperson told FOX Business.
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Kempczinski didn't elaborate on the company's plans. However, McDonald's will have more information about development plans and new format innovations at its investor day in December.
A car is seen leaving a McDonalds restaurant in San Leandro, California, on April 28, 2022. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The company appears to be riding off of the strong momentum it's seeing in the U.S., where consumers have remained largely resilient.
Kempczinski said the company is gaining a share of higher-income customers who are trading down from sit-down restaurants. Customers with incomes of $45,000 or lower are spending less on each order, but are coming in more often, he said.
"There is certainly concern with the US consumer that shows up in their sentiment, but our business and our value positioning in the market has put us into a good position to be able to weather that and continue to drive the share gains that you’re seeing," Kempczinski said.
A tray with a Big Mac, french fries and a drink is seen on a table in a McDonald's restaurant on Nov. 9, 2022. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Same-store sales in the U.S. more than doubled, rising 10.3% in the quarter compared with a 3.7% rise a year earlier.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
LINK: Get updates and more on this story at foxbusiness.com. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/mcdonalds-new-spinoff-restaurants-cosmcs | 2023-07-29T22:56:20 | 0 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/mcdonalds-new-spinoff-restaurants-cosmcs |
New Jersey becomes the only state where you can’t pump your own gas
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey is now the only state where you can’t pump your own gas.
For years, Oregon and New Jersey were the only states where it was against the law to pump your own gas.
According to Fox 12, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declined to veto a bill on Friday that would keep the law in place.
As a result, the 72-year restriction on most drivers pumping their own gas will be squashed.
Kotek did not include House Bill 2426, which would allow half of their pumps for self-serve gas and half not, as required by the Oregon Constitution.
The law will continue to force gas stations to staff at least half of their pumps for customers who are unable or unwilling to pump their own gas.
The bill could go into effect as soon as August 4 if the governor refuses to sign it. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/new-jersey-pump-your-own-gas | 2023-07-29T22:56:26 | 0 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/new-jersey-pump-your-own-gas |
X, formerly Twitter, installed a lit up sign atop its HQ, not everyone is thrilled
SAN FRANCISCO - X, the company formerly known as Twitter, debuted a new sign atop its headquarters in San Francisco Friday night by blasting lights illuminating the X logo.
Elon Musk, former X CEO who purchased Twitter for $44 billion in 2022, shared video of the new sign on his X account which shows the sign’s lights pulsating in the night sky.
The new branding attempts are already marked with controversy.
The City of San Francisco on Friday launched an investigation into the new sign, stating that replacing letters or establishing new signs on buildings requires a permit and an inspection to ensure it is structurally sound.
San Francisco police stopped workers on July 24 from removing the Twitter bird and logo from the side of the building because the sidewalk was not cordoned off to keep pedestrians out of harm’s way if anything fell.
Musk said the building owner has repeatedly called the police.
"He keeps calling the police about our sign modifications," Musk tweeted on Saturday.
The City of San Francisco's Department of Building Inspection on Monday said that they received two complaints regarding the work on the sign and were awaiting guidance from City Planning on whether a permit is required to alter the copy on an existing sign.
DBI did not respond to a request for comment regarding the lit up sign as of press time.
Christopher Beale, a journalist, producer and audio engineer with KQED, lives across the street from the building and said he saw construction on the building throughout the week and on the rooftop, but was not expecting the bright lights.
"Around 11 last night they had it at full blast, strobing, and it lit this entire area up like it was daylight," Beale told KTVU. "Even with the shades down…, it was to the point where we couldn't even watch the movie we were trying to watch in the living room and we had to move to the other side of the apartment."
Beale shared video of the new sign’s light blasting into his window on X, formerly Twitter.
"This is my life now," he captioned the video.
Beale said he also saw crews Friday night working on the white Twitter sign on the side of the building. As of now, he doesn't plan on filing a complaint with the city.
"I'm a little annoyed by it, but I'm a journalist, so I kind of just document things and I figure one of my one to 2,000 neighbors will handle the complaint to City Hall," Beale said. "I'm definitely not a fan of its location." | https://www.fox13news.com/news/x-formerly-twitter-installed-a-lit-up-sign-atop-its-hq-not-everyone-is-thrilled | 2023-07-29T22:56:32 | 0 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/x-formerly-twitter-installed-a-lit-up-sign-atop-its-hq-not-everyone-is-thrilled |
Women’s World Cup: Marta and the Brazilian squad take on France’s Les Bleues | July 29, 2023
CHICAGO - The FIFA Women’s World Cup only happens once every four years, and whether you’re a soccer devotee or someone who just tunes in when the Cup comes around, you won’t want to miss the action. Never fear: We’ve got you covered.
Every day through the Final on August 20, FOX Digital will be breaking down the details on all the can’t-miss matches, players to watch and other essential details. What’s next: Brazilian legend Marta and the rest of A Seleção say "bonjour" to the French – and hope to punch their ticket to the round of 16.
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Women’s World Cup matches on July 29, 2023
Day 10 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup features three matches.
- Sweden (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) vs. Italy (1-0-0), 3:30 a.m. EST (FS1, FOX Sports app) (Watch full replay on FOX Sports)
- France (0-0-1) vs. Brazil (1-0-0), 6:00 a.m. EST (FOX, FOX Sports app) (Watch full replay on FOX Sports)
- Panama (0-1-0) vs. Jamaica (0-0-1), 8:30 a.m. EST (FOX, FOX Sports app) (Watch full replay on FOX Sports)
For details on the results of concluded matches, scroll down to the ‘Soccer spoilers’ section.
Match spotlight: France vs. Brazil
Brazil comes into the Cup as an experienced squad with a hefty jolt of freshness, courtesy of legendary Swedish coach Pia Sundhage. She’s been working with them for the last four years, and per FIFA, that’s resulted in a team that’s capable of "adapting their tactics to suit the occasion, a versatility they have developed in preparation for the most important tournament of them all."
And that flexibility has served them well, as when A Seleção won the Copa America in 2022, or when they took the victorious Brits to a shoot-out finish in the UEFA Women’s EURO. With Marta in fighting shape, they’re all but guaranteed to put on a show, as they did in their dazzling opener against Panama – and as a bonus, she’ll be joined on the pitch by Ary Borges, the current frontrunner for the Golden Boot, Ary Borges.
As for Les Bleues, one of the world’s top-ranked teams (4th) had a disappointing opening in their pursuit of the Cup – their bout against Jamaica (ranked 43rd) ended in a hard-fought scoreless draw. And they’ll be without superstar defender Wendie Renard. Still, the French roster has depth. This is likely to be an entertaining and fiercely competitive match.
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Players to watch on July 29, 2023
Sweden: Stina Blackstenius, striker
"I always say that one of my best defenders is our center forward," FIFA quotes coach Peter Gerhardsson as saying of this versatile Arsenal star. The player soccer’s governing body calls "the most potent attacker in Sweden’s senior side" has dealt with some injuries of late, but "iif she can arrive at the Women’s World Cup fit and firing, Sweden’s opponents are all but certain to suffer the consequences."
LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 23: Marta of Brazil reacts during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between France and Brazil at Stade Oceane on June 23, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
Brazil: Marta, forward
Legendary Brazilian footballer Marta (one name only, like Beyoncé or Cher) is making her sixth Women’s World Cup appearance in 2023. Like Megan Rapinoe, she’s announced that the 2023 Cup will be her last. She has yet to win it all for Brazil, however, and that sets the stage for a Lionel Messi-esque storybook triumph. That Cup will be the main thing she’s hunting in this tournament – but don’t be surprised if she manages to smash a few records along the way.
Where is the 2023 Women’s World Cup taking place?
The eyes (and cameras) of the world have turned toward host countries Australia and New Zealand.
In what time zone is the Women’s World Cup taking place?
Well, there's more than one time zone involved, as the battles for the Cup will take place in 10 stadiums in two countries. But suffice it to say that you're looking at times that are anywhere from 12 hours (for matches in Perth, Australia) to 16 hours (all New Zealand-based matches) ahead of EST.
That means some matches – like Nigeria vs. Canada, the first match of day two (July 21) – will be played early in the day locally but air on what's technically the evening before in the U.S. (in this case, July 20). Who said there's no such thing as time travel?
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Where can you stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup?
We’re living in the future, baby! All matches will be live-streamed on FOXSports.com and via the FOX Sports app, and full replays will also be available. So if you’re not into watching soccer at 3 a.m., you’re covered!
How can I watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup on live TV?
The FIFA Women’s World Cup will air on FOX and FS1. The complete schedule awaits your perusal at FOXSports.com. In addition to all FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, head to your preferred FOX platform for game highlights, replays, stats, player stories, analysis and more.
How does the elimination round work in the Women’s World Cup?
Good question! As with the men’s World Cup, it’s a wee bit complicated. The 32 qualifying teams have been split into eight groups, each assigned a letter (A-H). In the first round, the groups compete against each other: each "side" (team) will participate in three in-group matches. A win is worth three points, a draw worth one point and a loss is worth (you guessed it) zero points.
At the end of the round, the top two teams (as determined by point total) in each group proceed to the knockout round. That’s 16 teams total.
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When does Team USA play next?
After their July 27 draw with the Netherlands, Alex Morgan, Lindsay Horan and company will square off against Portugal on August 1.
Soccer spoilers: today's results
Sweden vs. Italy: After leaving it to the last minute against South Africa, Sweden left nothing to chance in a 5-0 win over Italy which sealed its place in the knockout rounds of the Women’s World Cup. Sweden relied on Amanda Ilestedt’s 90th-minute winner to salvage a 2-1 win from a sub-par performance in its opener against South Africa. Ilestedt was Sweden's first scorer Saturday, this time in the 39th, and her glancing header from a corner sparked a flood of four Swedish goals in 11 minutes on either side of halftime. Her second goal came in the 50th and was a mirror image of the first.
France vs. Brazil: Veterans Eugénie Le Sommer and Wendie Renard have revived France’s Women’s World Cup hopes with a goal each in a 2-1 win over Brazil to give Les Bleues the lead in Group F. Le Sommer scored her 90th international goal to extend her national record with an emphatic header in the 17th minute that gave Brazilian goalkeeper Leticia little chance. Debinha equalized in the 58th, finishing off a quick passing movement into the area, controlling the ball with the outside of her leg then firing in a right-footed shot. Renard, who doubtful to start after picking an injury in the opening game against Jamaica, clinched the win in the 83rd with a powerful header.
Panama vs. Jamaica: Defender Allyson Swaby scored in the 56th minute and Jamaica hung on to edge Panama 1-0 on Saturday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup.
Swaby, who grew up in West Hartford, Conn., and played for Boston College, knocked in a header off Trudi Carter’s corner kick to clinch a win that moved the Jamaicans into a surprising share of top spot in Group F with France.
The Reggae Girlz were without captain and leading scorer Khadija Shaw, who received a red card in second-half stoppage time of the team’s opening 0-0 draw against France.
Born to a Jamaican father, Allyson and her younger sister Chantelle both are starting in their second Women’s World Cup.
Watch this space!
Watch the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup only on FOX and FS1. | https://www.fox13news.com/sports/womens-world-cup-july-29-how-to-watch-stream-sweden-italy-france-brazil-panama-jamaica | 2023-07-29T22:56:38 | 1 | https://www.fox13news.com/sports/womens-world-cup-july-29-how-to-watch-stream-sweden-italy-france-brazil-panama-jamaica |
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Boutier 'changing mindset' going into final round
July 29, 2023 06:27 PM
The Golf Central crew breaks down Celine Boutier's third-round performance at the Amundi Evian Championship and her mindset shift as she heads into the final round.
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Thorbjornsen doesn't take No. 1 ranking lightly
July 26, 2023 02:24 PM
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NASCAR Cup Series tempers boil over at Pocono
July 24, 2023 03:22 PM
Marty Snider, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte broach the "cauldron of hate" that Pocono has become following run-ins between Austin Dillon and Tyler Reddick, Ryan Preece and Corey LaJoie, and Ty Dillon and Chase Briscoe. | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/c-smith-suffers-hard-lick-after-losing-brakes | 2023-07-29T22:57:14 | 0 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/c-smith-suffers-hard-lick-after-losing-brakes |
NASCAR Cup Series tempers boil over at Pocono
July 24, 2023 03:22 PM
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Bronny James plays piano in a video posted by his father, LeBron James, on Saturday, four days after the teenager went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California.
The 18-year-old plays a brief melody in front of his family, smiles and gets up without speaking in the video posted on his father's Instagram account. The video doesn't indicate where or when it was shot.
“A man of many talents,” the Los Angeles Lakers superstar can be heard saying in the background as Bronny finishes playing with his two younger siblings looking on.
TMZ posted photos of Bronny out to dinner with his family, which it says were taken Friday night. They show the teenager with his father outside celebrity hot spot Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica.
Wearing black pants and a zip-up hoodie, Bronny carried his phone while standing outside the Italian restaurant.
Bronny was released from the hospital on Thursday. He will continue to undergo tests to determine the cause of his cardiac arrest, which occurred Monday morning during a workout at USC’s Galen Center.
"We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love," LeBron wrote on social media Thursday. "Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us!"
Bronny, whose full name is LeBron James Jr., committed to USC in May after the 6-foot-3 guard became one of the nation’s top prospects out of Sierra Canyon School in nearby Chatsworth.
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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.
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Woman charged in plot to kill former husband, an Auburn football player
Bahamian police say they uncovered the plot while searching the phone and social media app of a suspected burglar, according to reports.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (WTVY) - A former Dothan woman faces charges in the Caribbean that she and two men plotted unsuccessfully to kill her husband, who played football at Auburn University.
According to Bahamas Court News, police arrested 36-year-old Lindsay Shiver in the suspected murder plot.
Also charged are 28-year-old Terrance Bethel, identified in the article as her lover, and 29-year-old Faron Newbold.
Bahamian police say they uncovered the plot while searching the phone and social media app of a suspected burglar, the publication reported.
Sources familiar with the investigation told News4 that authorities suspect Shiver paid a hitman to kill her husband, Robert Shiver, a Thomasville, Georgia resident.
Police arrested Lindsay Shiver in Abaco and she and the other two suspects were flown to Nassau where they appeared before a judge.
Shiver, whose maiden name was Shirley, attended Auburn University, where she was a cheerleader and Robert Shiver played football.
The school’s 2008 roster shows him as the Tigers’ long snapper and who lives in Thomasville, Georgia.
The article updated to reflect the arrest occurred in Abaco.
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Alexander Zverev vs. Laslo Djere: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Hamburg European Open
Alexander Zverev will take on Laslo Djere in the Hamburg European Open final on Sunday, July 30.
With -450 odds, Zverev is favored over Djere in this tournament final against the underdog, who is +310.
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Alexander Zverev vs. Laslo Djere Match Information
- Tournament: The Hamburg European Open
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: MatchMaker Sports Gmbh
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- Court Surface: Clay
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Alexander Zverev vs. Laslo Djere Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Zverev beat Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4.
- Djere eliminated Zhizhen Zhang 6-3, 6-2 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Zverev has played 26 games per match (22.6 in best-of-three matches) in his 42 matches over the past year (across all court types).
- On clay, Zverev has played 22 matches over the past 12 months, totaling 24.1 games per match (21.4 in best-of-three matches) while winning 54.8% of games.
- In his 58 matches in the past 12 months across all court types, Djere is averaging 25.3 games per match (23.5 in best-of-three matches) while winning 50.3% of those games.
- Djere has averaged 22 games per match (21.4 in best-of-three matches) and 10.5 games per set through 22 matches on clay courts in the past 12 months.
- In head-to-head matches, Zverev has two wins, while Djere has zero. In their last match on June 4, 2021, Zverev was victorious 6-2, 7-5, 6-2.
- In terms of sets, Zverev has won five versus Djere (100.0%), while Djere has captured zero.
- Zverev and Djere have competed in 47 total games, and Zverev has won more often, capturing 31 of them.
- Djere and Zverev have matched up two times, and they have averaged 23.5 games and 2.5 sets per match.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Chatter on one of Prabha Rao’s WhatsApp groups exploded last week when India announced that it was severely curtailing some rice exports to the rest of the world, triggering worry among the Indian diaspora in the United States that access to a food staple from home might soon be cut off.
As in any crisis situation — think bottled water and toilet paper— some rushed to supermarkets to stock up, stacking carts with bags and bags of rice. In some places, lines formed outside some stores as panic buying ensued.
But Rao, who lives near Syracuse, New York, was reassured when the proprietor of her Indian market sent out an email to customers to let them know there was no need to worry: There was an ample supply of rice.
At least for now.
An earlier than expected El Niño brought drier, warmer weather in some parts of Asia and is expected to harm rice production. But in some parts of India, where the monsoon season was especially brutal, flooding destroyed some crops, adding to production woes and rising prices.
Hoping to stave off inflationary pressures on a diet staple, the Indian government earlier this month imposed export bans on non-Basmati white rice varieties, prompting hoarding in some parts of the world.
The move was taken “to ensure adequate availability” and “to allay the rise in prices in the domestic market,” India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced July 20. Over the past year, prices have increased by more than 11%, and by 3% over the past month, the government said.
Non-Basmati white rice constitutes about a fourth of the rice exported by India.
“On WhatsApp, I got a lot of messages saying that rice was not going to be available. I think there was a lot of confusion in the beginning because, as you know, rice is very important for us,” Rao said.
“When we first heard the news, there was just mild confusion and people started panic buying because they thought that it may not be available,” she said.
There are scores of different varieties of rice, with people having their preference depending on taste and texture. India’s export ban does not apply to Basmati rice, a long-grain variety that is more aromatic.
The ban applies to short-grain rice that is starchier and has a relatively neutral flavor — which Rao says is preferable in some dishes or favored in specific regions of India, especially in southern areas of the country.
At Little India, a grocery store in New York City’s Curry Hill neighborhood in Manhattan, there was no shortage of Basmati rice and other varieties.
That wasn’t the case at other Indian groceries.
On its Facebook page, India Bazaar, an Indian grocery chain in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, told customers not to panic. “We are working hard to meet all our shoppers’ demands,” the post said.
Customers cleared shelves and waited in long lines to stockpile bags of rice, reported NBC Dallas affiliate KXAS.
“They really wanted to purchase ten, 12, 15 bags,” India Bazaar’s president, Anand Pabari, told the station. “It was a really crazy situation.”
India’s move came days after Russia backed out of a deal to allow Ukrainian wheat safe passage through the Black Sea, prompting warnings that the action could lead to surging prices.
Some economists say the ban might further hurt food supplies around the world, and some governments have urged the Indian government to reconsider the export ban.
At least in the United States, the supply of imported rice from India may not yet be a problem — despite the panic buying — but a long-term ban would certainly deplete that stock.
Roa says she and others will just have to adapt by purchasing rice grown in the United States or imported from other countries.
“I might have to substitute Basmati rice,” she said, “but it doesn’t taste that good, especially with South Indian dishes.”
A U.S. resident for three decades, Rao said she is accustomed to improvising.
“When we first came here, there was not even that much rice from India,” she said. “So I’ve learned to substitute, and I’m fine with the other brands that we get.” | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-india-cuts-rice-exports-triggering-panic-buying-of-food-staple-by-some-indian-expats-in-the-us/ | 2023-07-29T22:58:11 | 1 | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-india-cuts-rice-exports-triggering-panic-buying-of-food-staple-by-some-indian-expats-in-the-us/ |
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Saturday that Sri Lanka is a key partner in a Tokyo-led initiative aimed at building security and economic cooperation around the Indo-Pacific but also at countering an increasingly assertive China.
Sri Lanka, strategically located in the Indian Ocean, is integral to realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific, Hayashi said. He was speaking after a meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Ali Sabry, in the capital, Colombo.
The initiative, announced by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in March includes Japan’s assistance to emerging economies, support for maritime security, a provision of coast guard patrol boats and equipment and other infrastructure cooperation.
Last year Sri Lanka, which owed $51 billion in foreign debt, became the first Asia-Pacific country since the late 1990s to default, sparking an economic crisis.
While Japan is Sri Lanka’s largest creditor, about 10% of its debt is held by China, which lent Colombo billions to build sea ports, airports and power plants as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. In March, China agreed to offer Sri Lanka a two-year moratorium on loan repayments.
Hayashi said that he conveyed expectations for further progress in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process. He welcomed Sri Lanka’s efforts under an agreement with the International Monetary Fund, which includes anti-corruption measures and transparency in the policy-making process.
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Sabry said that he, along with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, invited Japan to resume investment projects already in the pipeline and to consider fresh investments in sectors such as power generation, ports and highways, and dedicated investment zones, as well as in the green and digital economy.
Over many decades, Japan became one of Sri Lanka’s key donors, carrying out key projects under concessionary terms. However, relations between the two countries came under strain after Wickremesinghe’s predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa unilaterally scrapped a Japan-funded light railway project following his election in 2019.
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has already approved a proposal to restart the railway project.
Rajapaksa was forced to resign in July 2022 amid angry public protects over the country’s worst economic crisis. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-with-one-eye-on-china-japan-backs-sri-lanka-as-a-partner-in-the-indo-pacific/ | 2023-07-29T22:58:17 | 0 | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-with-one-eye-on-china-japan-backs-sri-lanka-as-a-partner-in-the-indo-pacific/ |
Nearly two years after 10 people were crushed to death during the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival, no charges have been filed — even though some people, including event workers, expressed safety concerns.
Pinpointing “who exactly caused those deaths is not an easy question to answer,” said Sandra Guerra Thompson, a criminal law professor at the University of Houston Law Center.
“It’s a very difficult thing to say, unless you have some kind of clear evidence that somebody in charge, whose job it was to ensure safety and who should have known better, failed to take action,” she said.
A nearly 1,300-page report on the investigation into the tragedy released by Houston police Friday said contract worker Reece Wheeler told authorities that he saw a crush of people and warned an event organizer that people could die, shortly before rapper Travis Scott went onstage.
In the report, investigators wrote that Scott said he did see one person near the stage getting medical attention, but said that overall, the crowd seemed to enjoy the show. He said he did not see any signs of serious problems, nor did he hear anyone tell him to stop the show.
Hip-hop artist Drake, who also performed, told police it was difficult to see from the stage what was going on in the crowd and that he didn’t hear anyone call for the show to stop.
Despite no charges being filed, more than 500 lawsuits have been filed over the deaths and injuries at the concert, including many against concert promoter Live Nation and Scott. Some of those suits have since been settled.
Those who were killed ranged in age from 9 to 27, and all 10 people died due to compression asphyxia, according to medical examiners.
In June, a Texas grand jury declined to indict six people in the case, including Scott. Prosecutors said, then, that the circumstances of the deaths limited what charges they were able to present, eliminating potential counts such as murder, manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.
Thompson said the sheer number of people involved in putting on the event, the large scale of it, and the high bar for proving criminal negligence or recklessness are challenges for prosecutors in cases like this.
“It goes back to, who knows what’s going on, is that being communicated?” she said. “Were they being told that people have died, and they still wanted the concert to go on? Or, were they being told that ‘Hey, some people are getting hurt, which might not be that unusual at an event like that?”
Assistant Harris County District Attorney Alycia Harvey said after the grand jury declined to issue indictments that prosecutors were left with only possible counts of endangering a child in connection with the deaths of the two youngest concertgoers, ages 9 and 14.
Scott’s lawyer, Kent Schaffer, has said that the performer was not responsible for the tragedy.
“He never encouraged people to do anything that resulted in other people being hurt,” Schaffer said.
Scott has previously said he was unaware of the deaths until after the show. He has since created what he called Project HEAL, a $5 million initiative that includes funding for an effort to address safety challenges for festivals and large-scale events.
The police report said Scott told investigators that around the time Drake came onstage he was told to end the show after the performance, but that no one told him of an emergency.
Following the tragedy, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott formed a task force to study concert safety, and to recommend crowd control and security measures during mass gathering.
The task force in April 2022 reported that people without tickets entered the outdoor festival area hours before the performances began, overwhelming staff and leading to a variety of injuries. It also concluded that the process for issuing permits for mass gatherings is inconsistent statewide.
The task force recommended creating a command center that is authorized to pause or cancel a show in response to safety concerns.
“Sometimes, sadly, industries learn safety practices following disasters,” said Thompson, the law professor. “The standards for live concerts like this, I would imagine, are going to change.”
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Miller reported from Oklahoma City, Willingham reported from Charleston, West Virginia. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-10-people-died-at-the-astroworld-music-festival-two-years-ago-what-happens-now/ | 2023-07-29T22:58:24 | 0 | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-10-people-died-at-the-astroworld-music-festival-two-years-ago-what-happens-now/ |
PITTSBURGH — Rob Thomson had considered moving Trea Turner down in the Phillies' batting order for some time and finally did so Saturday afternoon, 104 games into an extremely disappointing first season in Philadelphia for the $300 million shortstop.
Turner was moved down to seventh against Pirates right-hander Quinn Priester.
"I think it was just time, just to let him breathe a little bit and relax," the Phillies' manager said. "He's trying to do too much."
Turner is hitless in his last 12 at-bats and ended Friday's series opener batting .242 with a .294 on-base percentage. That's as low as his batting average has been in seven weeks and as low as his OBP has been in more than a month.
This is a guy who hit .311 the last four seasons in nearly 2,200 plate appearances. The one thing that's been consistent for Turner his entire big-league career has been the ability to hit for a high average. But it just hasn't happened this season. He's been constantly behind in counts and has missed plenty of hittable fastballs. He's also expanded the strike zone more than ever before.
"I talked to him last night after the game and explained it," Thomson said. "I think he understood. I think he's disappointed, not because he's hitting seventh but because he's not producing like he expects himself to."
Thomson reiterated that he feels the Phillies' best lineup is with Turner swinging well and batting second. Turner hasn't hit this low in his team's batting order since July 25, 2018, his first full season in the majors.
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"When I think he's got his stroke back and he's comfortable, then I'll (move him back up)," he said. "I've said all along that our best lineup is when he's in the two-spot. I just think we'll produce the most runs that way."
Nick Castellanos, who is in a huge slump of his own, took Turner's place batting second. Castellanos is 10-for-80 over his last 20 games, hitting .125/.167/.200 with two extra-base hits, two walks and 30 strikeouts.
"I just hope he gets some pitches with Harper hitting behind him," Thomson said, "get him back going again." | https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news/trea-turner-moved-down-phillies-lineup/530325/ | 2023-07-29T22:58:26 | 1 | https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news/trea-turner-moved-down-phillies-lineup/530325/ |
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (AP) — For a single, unthinkable moment last summer, the Chautauqua Institution was a hostile place for the freedom of expression that has been its hallmark for 150 years: As Salman Rushdie was about to speak, an audience member leapt onto the stage and stabbed the celebrated author more than a dozen times.
By the next day, Chautauqua Institution President Michael Hill recently recounted, the decision had been made not only to resume programming, but to “double down on what Mr. Rushdie stands for, what our speakers and preachers and artists stand for — which is the free exchange of ideas and the belief that society is stronger when we do that.”
A year later, Rushdie, blinded in one eye by the assault, is recovering from the attack. The Chautauqua Institution is recovering, too.
Programming and revenue for the arts and intellectual retreat in the rural southwest corner of New York was disrupted for two seasons by COVID-19. Then the attack further shattered the return to normal that regular visitors had so craved.
With a new nine-week summer season now under way, well-tended gardens are in bloom and rocking chairs are back out on the porches of Victorian- and cottage-style homes.
Security has been strengthened, though the gated compound remains open to anyone who buys a pass to enter.
“We look at the work that we do under a different lens since” the stabbing, Hill said during an interview in his office, which overlooks Bestor Plaza, a lush expanse of greenery anchoring the 750-acre (303-hectare) grounds. “The attack was an attempt at silencing, which underscores the need for institutions like ours to not stay silent.”
As an institution, Chautauqua defies easy explanation.
“NPR camp for grown-ups” is the description preferred by Erica Higbie, who owns a house on the grounds.
Located on the shore of Chautauqua Lake, the institution is a self-contained community with lecture halls, houses of worship, cafes, shops, a library, post office and bookstore, along with private homes, rentals and the Athenaeum Hotel, which served as former President Bill Clinton’s executive mansion for a week in 1996 as he prepared for his debate with Republican challenger Bob Dole.
Aside from boating and golf, the 4,400-seat, open-air amphitheater is a main draw, with a summer entertainment lineup this year offering concerts by Diana Ross and Bonnie Raitt, ballet and theater productions and performances by the house Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.
But for Higbie and many others, the primary appeal exists in the institution’s 19th Century beginnings as a summer educational experiment in which daily lectures are curated around weekly explorations of anything from politics to infrastructure and faith to friendship.
“I am a lecture junkie,” Higbie said from her porch as people navigated the grounds on foot, bikes and scooters. The speed limit for the rare vehicle traffic is 12 mph. The retired teacher takes in a daily morning lecture and may hear two more in the afternoon at the amphitheater and the Hall of Philosophy.
Through the decades, Susan B. Anthony advocated for women’s rights at the institution and President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his 1936 “I Hate War” speech in the amphitheater. Former Vice President Al Gore spoke about the climate crisis and Supreme Court Judges Robert H. Jackson and Ruth Bader Ginsburg are among countless others who have offered insights.
Rushdie’s appearance came during a week last year exploring home as “a place for human thriving.”
Henry Reese, co-founder of the City of Asylum Pittsburgh, was about to interview “The Satanic Verses” author about violence against writers when Rushdie was attacked as the men sat in armchairs on the amphitheater’s sunken stage.
Rushdie, the target of a decades-old fatwa by the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini calling for his death, was stabbed in the neck, stomach, chest, hand and right eye. Reese suffered bruises and a gash to his forehead.
With alleged assailant Hadi Matar awaiting trial in a nearby courthouse, Reese is scheduled to return to the institution on the anniversary of the attack, Aug. 12. His appearance is expected to kick off a week exploring freedom of expression, imagination and the resilience of democracy. Republican strategist Karl Rove and Democratic strategist David Axelrod are among other invited guests.
It would have been out of character for the institution to do anything but pick up where it left off after the assault, regular guest lecturer Eboo Patel said.
“Not a single artist or speaker canceled,” Patel, founder of Interfaith America in Chicago, said by phone.
“Chautauqua recognizes that it has a responsibility to its own community, honestly to American civilization and the human spirit, and it’s back up in 24 to 48 hours. That’s stunning,” he said.
Property owners differed on how far the institution should go to ensure personal safety, said Higbie, the president of the Chautauqua Property Owners Association.
“Everybody was in shock for a long time,“ Higbie said.
Visitors say they notice more security and protocols at events. Amphitheater patrons can bring only clear bags inside, for example, and may be scanned or asked to walk through a weapons detector.
Even so, “I never hesitated for a minute” to return, said Michael Crawford of Washington, D.C., as he chatted with Mary Pat McFarland of Philadelphia. The two sat on one of the red benches placed around the grounds to invite discussion.
A handful of musicians with violins, guitars and a small harp played an impromptu jam session beneath a tree nearby.
Hill said he sees his role as “teeing up” issues for engagement, so shying away from difficult ones would be a disservice at a time when civic discourse is in short supply.
“It’s about bringing divergent viewpoints for people to digest,” Hill said. “For us to have made the decision to stop bringing speakers who may be controversial in any way would have been for us to stop doing our mission.”
“It would have been,” he said, “to literally stop the reason this place was created.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-after-an-attack-on-salman-rushdie-the-chautauqua-institution-says-its-mission-wont-change/ | 2023-07-29T22:58:30 | 0 | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-after-an-attack-on-salman-rushdie-the-chautauqua-institution-says-its-mission-wont-change/ |
It's not often that a scuffle breaks out between teammates after a touchdown. But that was the case for Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.
After Patrick Mahomes tossed a touchdown pass to Kelce during practice, linebacker Jack Cochrane attempted to swat the ball out of the All-Pro tight end's hands after the play. Kelce took exception and threw a punch at Cochrane.
The two then exchanged shoves and words before being separated.
Kelce later showed remorse for the incident on social media.
"Gotta be a better teammate gotta be a better leader… plain and simple," Kelce tweeted.
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Kelce, a four-time All-Pro selection and eight-time Pro Bowler over his first 10 seasons, set career highs last year with 110 receptions and 12 touchdowns.
The 24-year-old Cochrane is an undrafted free agent out of South Dakota entering his second season, played in 15 games for the Chiefs last season. He recorded nine combined tackles.
It was the second-straight day that Kelce had a minor altercation with a teammate.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The beginning of the pandemic was devasting for the leader of the indie rock band Black Belt Eagle Scout, Katherine Paul. All her tours, including one headlining across North America, were canceled and she feared her ascending music career might be over.
She got a day job at a nonprofit and returned to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community’s homelands in Western Washington. But as Paul, or KP to her friends, spent time in the cedar forests and walked along the Skagit River, she turned to her guitar to deal with the isolation and stress. Those snippets, recorded on her phone, provided the foundation for what would become songs on her powerful, grunge-soaked new record “The Land, The Water, The Sky.”
“I feel like if the pandemic hadn’t happened, I probably wouldn’t have made this record,” said KP, who writes the songs, sings and plays guitar in the band that was the only Native American artist at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago this month.
“I spent a lot of time outside. I spent a lot more time than normal going on hikes, being part of the land,” she continued. “It’s not like I never do that stuff but it brought me back to a place where this is who I am.”
The new record, which came out in February, helped launch what has probably been the most successful year so far for Black Belt Eagle Scout. The band toured Europe and will go to Australia later this year. Two of her songs, “Soft Stud” from an earlier record and “Salmon Stinta” from her latest, appear this season on the television series “Reservation Dogs.”
Reservation Dogs Music Supervisor Tiffany Anders said she was introduced to the band’s music by the show’s creator, Sterlin Harjo, when they started working on the second season.
“It’s always been important for us on this show to include Native American artists, but beyond representation, Black Belt Eagle Scout’s music is beautiful and emotional, and fits these characters, their world and landscape — and the vibe of the show,’” she said in a statement.
Then there was Pitchfork, a three-day festival that is a significant milestone for indie musicians. The festival is held every year in Chicago’s Union Park and this year’s headliners included Bon Iver, Big Thief and The Smile, which has members of Radiohead.
She admitted stepping on that stage last weekend was nerve-wracking given her high hopes for the show, a feeling compounded by concerns that storms could scuttle their performance. But as she launched into the blistering set of mostly new songs in front of thousands of eager fans, KP found solace in her guitar. She launched several long jams that were punctuated by her twirling her jet-black hair around to the point it obscured her face.
“It was totally a moment,” she said with a laugh.
“I kind of cried after we played because it felt so meaningful,” she added. “Like, I’ve always wanted to play this music festival. I remember trying to play one of the years before the pandemic when I was touring and it didn’t happen. This year, I was just so stoked to play.”
Reaching Pitchfork has been a long journey for the 34-year-old artist, who is a member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and left her home on the reservation in LaConner, Washington, when she was 17 to attend Lewis & Clark College in Oregon and play rock music.
Growing up on the reservation off the Washington coast on islands in the Salish Sea, she drummed and sang cultural songs. As a teenager, she discovered local Pacific Northwest bands like Mount Eerie and the sounds of the Riot Grrrl movement and played one of her first gigs at a small bar called Department of Safety. She moved to Portland, Oregon, due to its outsized role in the indie scene that featured bands like Sleater-Kinney and quickly immersed herself in the music scene playing drums and guitar.
She joined an all-female outfit whom she met at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls in Portland. She went on to play a lot of small, basement shows with bands like Genders — whose wolf tattoo she still has on her left arm.
But she wanted to write her own songs and formed Black Belt Eagle Scout in 2013. Her early music was defined by her ethereal singing about love, friendship and healing — often only accompanied by minimal guitar strumming. But she did rock out on songs like “Soft Stud,” which featured searing solos.
“She is a really an authentic musician and she carries a lot of power on stage with her presence and sound,” Claire Glass, who plays guitar in the band and first saw KP seven years ago.
KP has said her Native American identify has always been present on her records. But her latest music paints a more vivid picture of life on the Swinomish reservation. There are references to chinook salmon, which are traditionally fished, and a powwow dance.
“I started thinking of feeling grateful for the life that I have been given; this place that I’m from; how much the land, the water, the sky means to me — being surrounded by it,” KP said of writing the song ”Don’t Give Up.” “It has so much more meaning because the land, that’s where my people are from.”
Her songs aren’t meant to directly confront issues like the crisis of missing and murdered Native American women or tribes’ forced relocation. It’s not the way she writes songs. Instead, she envisions them connecting with people, drawing more Native Americans to indie rock shows in places like Minneapolis, which has a vibrant Native American community, and inspiring young Native Americans to connect with her after shows.
“Isn’t me like being here existing with my music good enough? Can’t I just be who I am?” she asked, adding she doesn’t need to speak out from stage about these issues because being Native often means she is already wrestling with them. A judge, for example, ruled in March that BNSF Railway intentionally violated the terms of an easement agreement with the tribe by running 100-car trains carrying crude oil over the reservation.
“As a Native person, you know someone who is missing. Your tribe is trying to get your land back. Those are topics that are part of your every day life,” she said. ”I care about those things deeply but there are certain ways in which my music is, maybe not as direct, but it can be healing.”
KP also doesn’t want to be seen just as a rock musician or as a Native artist. “I am a musician who happens to be Native, but I am also a Native musician … I think I am always both,” she said.
Her latest record aims to show that.
“I kind of had in the back of mind, just kept thinking what would Built to Spill do,” KP said of the guitar-heavy, indie-rock band from the Pacific Northwest. “I’ve gone on tour with them and seen their three guitars at one point playing together and how they overlap and all these other things.”
It’s also a more collaborative effort with more musicians playing on the record— a departure for KP, who is accustomed to doing everything herself. A cellist who played with Nirvana, Lori Goldston, is featured on several songs, as are two violinists, as well as a saxophone and mellotron player.
Takiaya Reed, a first-time producer who is also in a doom metal band, described the experience of working on the record as “beautiful and amazing” and said the two bonded over their love of punk. Reid also brought her classical training and love of “heavier sounds” to the studio.
“We approached it fearlessly. It was wonderful to be expansive in terms of sonic possibilities,” she said.
KP also wanted to find a place for her parents, whom she had grown especially close to during the pandemic, to play on the record. She chose the song “Spaces,” which she described as having a “healing vibe.” Her dad, who is one of the main singers at the tribe’s cultural events, embraced the idea of lending his powerful powwow chant to the song. Her mom sang harmonies.
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