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A mega-adoption event for pets this weekend aims to help with the issue of overcrowding at animal shelters in North Texas and beyond.
The event held at Globe Life Field in Arlington was hosted by the Humane Society of North Texas, which invited shelters to join their mission of finding forever homes for adoptable animals.
“When you work in animal welfare, you do stay connected. The goal of any shelter in the South is to move animals because we are at a crisis capacity right now. So, we unite. We connect. We talk to each other,” Cassie Davidson with the Humane Society of North Texas. “When this was all coming together, our directors just invited as many people as we could from as many states as we could. Anybody who wanted to participate, it was open to.”
The event on Saturday included nearly 20 shelters from three states: Texas, Oklahoma, and Georgia.
Lifeline Animal Project is based in Atlanta. Meera Solomon was one of the representatives from the organization assisting at the event in Arlington this weekend.
“We are caring for over 1,000 animals in our community that are in need of homes. So, we love to be able to partner with other places, other organizations, to give our pets more opportunities that they don’t find right at home,” Solomon said.
The problem of overcrowding has been impacting shelters for months. It is primarily due to animals not being spayed or neutered, Davidson said.
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“We don’t have the inclement weather as the northern states do, so what we’re seeing is puppy season is earlier for us. It lasts longer than it does in the northern states,” she said. “When you are adopting an animal, whether it’s a dog, cat, or small animal…you are, in essence, saving two lives. You’re saving the life of the pet you’re adopting and you’re opening a kennel for an animal to come into our shelter.”
Tealise Golliday of Aubrey and her family adopted an 8-week-old puppy.
“I’m excited. I’m very excited,” Golliday said. “My son is 25, my daughter is 20. This will be good for me and my husband when they’re away.”
The Humane Society of North Texas offers numerous programs, including spaying and neutering. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mega-adoption-event-in-arlington-hopes-to-find-forever-homes-for-1500-pets/3306027/ | 2023-07-30T00:54:45 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mega-adoption-event-in-arlington-hopes-to-find-forever-homes-for-1500-pets/3306027/ |
US national parks are crowded – and so are many national forests, wildlife refuges, battlefields and seashores
Originally Published: 28 JUL 23 09:41 ET
By Emily Wakild
Editor's note: Emily Wakild is the Cecil D. Andrus Endowed Professor for the Environment and Public Lands, Boise State University. She has received past funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
(CNN) — Outdoor recreation is on track for another record-setting year. In 2022, US national parks logged more than 300 million visits – and that means a lot more people on roads and trails.
While research shows that spending time outside is good for physical and mental health, long lines and gridlocked roads can make the experience a lot less fun. Crowding also makes it harder for park staff to protect wildlife and fragile lands and respond to emergencies. To manage the crowds, some parks are experimenting with timed-entry vehicle reservation systems and permits for popular trails.
For all of their popularity, national parks are just one subset of US public lands. Across the nation, the federal government owns more than 640 million acres (2.6 million square kilometers) of land. Depending on each site’s mission, its uses may include logging, livestock grazing, mining, oil and gas production, wildlife habitat or recreation – often, several of these at once. In contrast, national parks exist solely to protect some of the most important places for public enjoyment.
In my work as a historian and researcher, I’ve explored the history of public land management and the role of national parks in shaping landscapes across the Americas. Many public lands are prime recreational territory and are also becoming increasingly crowded. Finding solutions requires visitors, gateway communities, state agencies and the outdoor industry to collaborate.
Alternatives to national parks
The US government is the nation’s largest land manager by far. Federal property makes up 28% of surface land area across the 50 states. In Western states like Nevada, the federal footprint can be as large as 80% of the land. That’s largely because much of this land is arid, and lack of water makes farming difficult. Other areas that are mountainous or forested were not initially viewed as valuable when they came under US ownership – but values have changed.
Public lands are more diverse than national parks. Some are scenic; others are just open space. They include all kinds of ecosystems, from forests to grasslands, coastlines, red rock canyons, deserts and ranges covered with sagebrush. They also include battlefields, rivers, trails and monuments. Many are remote, but others are near or within major metropolitan areas.
Many people who love hiking, fishing, backpacking or other outdoor activities know that national parks are crowded, and they often seek other places to enjoy nature, including public lands. That trend intensified during the Covid-19 pandemic, when lockdowns and social distancing protocols motivated people to get outside wherever they could.
The rise of remote work has also fueled a population shift toward smaller Western towns with access to open space and good internet access for videoconferencing. Popular remote work bases like Durango, Colorado, and Bend, Oregon, have become known as “Zoom towns” – a fresh take on the old boomtowns that brought people west in the 19th century.
With these new populations, gateway communities close to popular public lands face critical decisions. Outdoor recreation is a powerful economic engine: In 2021, it contributed an estimated US$454 billion to the nation’s economy – more than auto manufacturing and air transport combined.
But embracing recreational tourism can lead local communities into the amenity trap – the paradox of loving a place to death. Recreation economies that fail to manage growth, or that neglect investments in areas like housing and infrastructure, risk compromising the sense of place that draws visitors. But planning can proactively shape growth to maintain community character and quality of life.
Broadening recreation
People use public lands for many activities beyond a quiet hike in the woods. For instance, the Phoenix District of the federal Bureau of Land Management operates more than 3 million acres across central Arizona for at least 14 different recreational uses, including hiking, fishing, boating, target shooting, rock collecting and riding off-road vehicles.
Not all of these activities are compatible, and many have not traditionally been rigorously managed. For example, target shooters sometimes bring objects like old appliances or furniture to use as improvised targets, then leave behind an unsightly mess. In response, the Phoenix District has designated recreational shooting sites where it provides targets and warns against shooting at objects containing glass or hazardous materials, as well as cactuses.
Skiing also can pose crowding challenges. Many downhill skiing facilities in the West operate on public land with permits from the managing agency – typically, the US Forest Service.
One example, Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a nonprofit ski slope 16 miles from Boise, Idaho. Demand surges on winter weekends with fresh powder, creating long lift lines and crowded slopes.
The mountain is open for 12 hours a day, and Bogus Basin uses creative pricing structures for lift tickets to spread crowds out. For example, it draws younger skiers with discounted night skiing and retired skiers during the week. As a result, the parking lot only filled up once in the 2022-2023 season.
Local governments can help find ways to balance access with creative crowd management. In Seattle, King County launched Trailhead Direct to provide transit-to-trails services from Seattle to the Cascade Mountains. This approach expands access to the outdoors for city residents and reduces traffic on busy Interstate 90 and crowding in trailhead parking lots.
Other towns have partnered with federal land agencies to maintain trail systems, like the Ridge to Rivers network outside Boise and the River Reach trails near Farmington, New Mexico. This helps the towns provide better nearby outdoor opportunities for residents and attract new businesses whose employees value quality of life. Creating corridors from the “backyard to the backcountry,” as the Bureau of Land Management puts it, can help create vibrant communities.
A less-extractive view of public lands
For many years, Western communities have viewed public lands as places to mine, log and graze sheep and cattle. Tensions between states and the federal government over federal land policy often reflect state resentment over decisions made in Washington, D.C. about local resources.
Now, land managers are seeing a pivot. While federal control will never be welcome in some areas, Western communities increasingly view federal lands as amenities and anchors for immense opportunities, including recreation and economic growth. For example, Idaho is investing $100 million for maintenance and expanded access on state lands, mirroring federal efforts.
As environmental law scholar Robert Keiter has pointed out, the U.S. has a lot of laws governing activities like logging, mining and energy development on public lands, but there’s little legal guidance for recreation. Instead, agencies, courts and presidents are developing what Keiter calls “a common law of outdoor recreation,” bit by bit. By addressing crowding and the environmental impacts of recreation, I believe local communities can help the U.S. move toward better stewardship of our nation’s awe-inspiring public lands.
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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Envirothon high school team out of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, has placed in the top five at the international competition.
Earlier this month, the team prepared to travel to New Brunswick, Canada, for the NFC Envirothon Competition.
Once there, students competed in environmental and natural resources competitions using STEM to solve scenarios.
The T or C team finished fifth while a team from Massachusetts took the top spot in this year’s competition. | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/t-or-c-envirothon-team-places-fifth-in-international-competition/ | 2023-07-30T00:54:51 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/t-or-c-envirothon-team-places-fifth-in-international-competition/ |
It's the beverage backlash rocking the bluegrass state.
"If you're going to make bourbon, you really need to be in Kentucky, and we want you in Kentucky to do that," said Jack Mazurak said.
Mazurak is the director of governmental and regulatory affairs for the Kentucky Distillers' Association.
The point of contention? The end of a barrel tax.
In March, Governor Andy Beshear signed off on a bill outlining the phasing out of the property tax placed on aging barrels of bourbon in the state.
The phase-out, which will begin in 2026, will see that tax reduced by a few percentage points each year, leading to its full elimination by 2043—a move being applauded by the state's roughly $9 billion bourbon industry.
"From an economic development perspective. When you look at a barrel tax, that's a punishment for growth. That's a punishment for success," Mazurak said.
Mazurak says the annual barrel tax was problematic as the demand for bourbon has been growing, leading distillers to produce and store more aging barrels of bourbon and therefore pay more in taxes.
"Last year, we had 12 million barrels aging in the state and paid $40 million in barrel taxes. So, you know, it went from 9.5 million in 2009, 2014 when things really started taking off, it was about $14 million in barrel taxes we paid. But I mean, just the increments that it was jumping each year was incredible. And it's a growing pain," Mazurak said.
Mazurak says the barrel tax only served as a deterrent for new distillers looking to set up shop in the state.
"If you're a startup, if you want to come to Kentucky and start up a small distillery, that's a major disincentive," Mazurak said. "So, you could go to Tennessee; you could go to Ohio, Indiana. You could go anywhere, right? And start up your distillery and not face these costs."
But while distillers are static about the tax break, counties that are home to distillers are now bracing for a financial hit in the coming years. In a state that's estimated to produce95% of the world's bourbon, that's big money.
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"They feel like they haven't been listened to, like they've been thrown under the bus, like they've been abandoned, like they haven't been supported, like they've been very supportive of this industry. I'm not so sure they're going to be in the future," Pam Thomas said.
Pam Thomas is a senior fellow at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
She says, like anywhere else, property taxes are used to fund local services. In the case of the funds collected from the barrel tax, that money has historically been used to fund schools, emergency services like fire and police, roads, and more in Kentucky.
"The thing about local governments in Kentucky is they do not have a lot of revenue sources. Their biggest revenue source is their property tax," Thomas said. "The thing about local governments in Kentucky is they do not have a lot of revenue sources. Their biggest revenue source is their property tax."
Thomas says overall, many counties are struggling with the bourbon industry's claims that the barrel tax has been a burden on business.
"It's pretty clear, given the growth of the industry, and you can go and look at the press releases from the governor's office, that they're in a boom, that they're in a huge boom, that the boom is already expected to last more than five years. So, the argument that it's making us not competitive, it just really doesn't hold water," Thomas said.
She adds that dropping the tax might end up disconnecting the industry from the communities where it operates as well.
"I just don't think they're going to get the local support that they got before because they do feel like they've been duped. And, you know, I would say that they have," Thomas said.
Thomas says the distillers knew what they were getting into when they opened their doors in Kentucky.
"Every single distillery that's come into Kentucky, and there's like 90 of them now; just a few years ago, there were only 14 or 15. They did a cost-benefit analysis that included the barrel tax, and they decided to come here anyway," Thomas said.
But for Mazurak, there are more important things.
"Bourbon is wonderful to have, the enthusiasm and the tourism, and the demand. But at the end of the day, it's not a grocery item; you know, nobody has to have it. It's not a good tax policy to balance your county budget or to really have it tied in with schools because your kids' education and my kids' education is more important than that," Mazurak said.
Making the bourbon battle a topic of discussion at Kentucky watering holes for years to come.
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California juvenile hall on lockdown after disturbance of youth assaulting staff
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A juvenile facility in Southern California was placed on lockdown after a disturbance involving a dozen youth inmates, including some who assaulted staff members and one person who temporarily escaped, authorities said Saturday.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, a 26-acre campus currently housing about 270 youth in Downey, California, has added safety measures following the incident late Friday, Los Angeles County’s Probation Department said in a statement.
Seven inmates assaulted staff and broke open a door and window, and an 18-year-old temporarily escaped onto a nearby golf course where he was detained, the statement said. No serious injuries were reported, the statement said.
The 18-year-old was transferred to the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The remaining people involved were placed in individual rooms, the statement said.
The disturbance comes after officials in May approved a plan to reopen the facility about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles and to consolidate young inmates there. The campus, which reopened this month, includes living units, classrooms, a library, chapel and a gym, according to the facility’s website. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-california/2023/07/29/california-juvenile-hall-on-lockdown-after-disturbance-of-youth-assaulting-staff/ | 2023-07-30T00:54:51 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-california/2023/07/29/california-juvenile-hall-on-lockdown-after-disturbance-of-youth-assaulting-staff/ |
Weeks after catastrophic storms dumped two months of rain in two days over Vermont, causing floods around the state, people continue a long road to recovery.
The reality that rebuilding Vermont will take months as opposed to weeks is sinking in.
More than two weeks ago, Amber Poploski hoped her home would fare better in the torrential rains.
Downpours and flooding made roads in her town of Ripton, Vermont, impassable. She says a firefighter caught her attention, and then...
"I heard a noise, and then I shined my flashlight up. I see the tree coming up. I thought there’s no way I am going to make it out of this," said Poploski.
The Poploskis' home, which was sitting on a hillside, went tumbling down in amudslide as the soil soaked from record rains.
"I ran down the hill, and then I had to wiggle out of whatever I was stuck under," said Poploski.
Miraculously, Poploski escaped serious injury. Her family and three dogs avoided danger too. She’s now nursing an ankle sprain, but she and her husband are dealing with the pain of losing just about everything.
"Every program they’re offering, you have to qualify for FEMA, but we don’t; they offered SBAA loans, but you need to be covered under FEMA," said Poploski.
Even though the Poploskis' home is a total write-off loss and the land is badly damaged, it’s in a county that has a disaster declaration. Their state senator says she’s trying to raise the issue and get them more help.
SEE MORE: Vermont farmers reeling after widespread flooding ruined crops
"Because FEMA determines everything on a county-by-county basis, even people in our county who have had major disasters happen to them have not yet been able to access the FEMA assistance," said State Senator Ruth Hardy.
The lawmaker added that when the state legislatures go back into session, it’s something they will have to examine.
Vermont's Emergency Management agency says more than 4,000 homes were damaged earlier in July, after two months of rain fell in two days, swelling rivers and causing mass floods.
Many in Vermont’s capital, Montpelier, see a long road to recovery ahead.
"I think more people are coming into it, realizing with the time and the silt and category 3 contaminated waste, you gotta properly remove it," said business owner George Estes.
Many don masks in the downtown business district. It’s to guard against the dust from the dried-out silt and black mold festering in flood-damaged dry walls.
Woodbury Mountain Toys is an independent business that is now having to start from scratch. It's selling gift certificates to keep things running.
"We’ve got a lot of support. Working really hard, trying to get it done, we’re hoping for a good holiday season. It would be lovely if we could get open by October, when foliage is at its peak," said Karen Williams, owner of Woodbury Mountain Toys.
Vermont’s fall foliage draws plenty of tourists; businesses hope to recover by then, so people spend too. The Poploskis are hoping they can find solutions to rebuild their dream home.
"We went from having this almost paid off in four years to having to start all over," said Poploski.
The couple Scripps News spoke with is hoping a disaster declaration can include their county so they can get help faster.
In Montpelier, people have been left wondering if a new normal with climate change means they should rebuild their homes and businesses higher.
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American nurse and child kidnapped in Haiti
By Heather Law and Aaron Pellish, CNN
(CNN) — An American nurse and her child have been kidnapped in Haiti, according to El Roi Haiti, the Christian humanitarian aid organization she works for.
Alix Dorsainvil, wife of El Roi Haiti Director Sandro Dorsainvil, and their child were reportedly abducted Thursday morning, according to a statement on El Roi Haiti’s website.
The two were taken while serving in their community ministry on El Roi Haiti’s campus near capital city Port-au-Prince, the post read.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family. Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus,” the statement said.
Dorsainvil, originally a nurse from New Hampshire, moved to Haiti after her husband invited her to a Haitian school to provide nursing care for the children, Dorsainvil said in a video on the organization’s website.
US authorities are aware of the abductions and are working with Haitian authorities and U.S. government interagency partners, according to a statement given to CNN by a State Department spokesperson.
“The U.S. Department of State and our embassies and consulates abroad have no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas,” the spokesperson said.
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Brittney Griner not traveling with the Phoenix Mercury on road trip due to mental health
By Jacob Lev, CNN
(CNN) — Phoenix Mercury superstar Brittney Griner will not travel with the team on its two-game road trip to focus on her mental health, the team announced on Saturday.
“The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return,” the team said in a statement.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist spent nearly 300 days in Russian custody following her detention in February 2022 and was sentenced to nine years in prison under drug-smuggling charges after authorities in the country found cannabis oil in her luggage.
She was released in December in a prisoner exchange with Russia.
The 32-year-old Griner has played in 20 games for Phoenix this season and is averaging 18.2 points 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks per game. Earlier this month, Griner participated in her ninth career WNBA All-Star game.
The Mercury’s record is 6-17 and currently sits in 10th place in the standings. Phoenix plays at the Chicago Sky on Sunday and the Indiana Fever on Tuesday.
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From the World Cup sidelines, Afghanistan’s women’s team is fighting for the right to play
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN
Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Half-time and thousands of tiny cellphone lights are swaying in time to Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars” on a mild winter night at Brisbane Stadium for Australia’s World Cup match against Nigeria.
Sitting across two rows, not far from the pitch, are players from the exiled Afghan women’s national team, who know what it’s like to represent their country and dream of doing so again – if only they were recognized as a national team by the sport’s governing bodies.
Khalida Popal, the team’s founder, flew in from Denmark to meet the players, who now live in Australia after fleeing the threat of death by the Taliban on an Australian military plane as United States troops pulled out in August 2021.
“They keep telling me, ‘We feel like we are dreaming … it’s very difficult to believe that we’re actually here,’” said an excited Popal, wearing a bright yellow Australia jersey.
Two years ago, she begged the international community for help to get the team out of Afghanistan, imploring the players to burn their kits, so Taliban fighters wouldn’t target them for daring to play competitive sport, which is now banned for women in the country.
Now, she’s urging FIFA, the sport’s highest authority, to allow the girls and women to run onto the pitch again to represent Afghanistan.
“We have not only the senior women’s national team, we have the youth teams around Europe, and even some of them in the US and Canada,” she said. “Can these Afghan players from diaspora represent Afghanistan at international games? It’s not that difficult. It’s not like going on a moon.”
Escape from Kabul
Almost two years ago to the day, the players were pushing their way through desperate crowds toward the gate at Kabul airport, clutching documents they hoped would confirm their ticket out.
The final days of the US occupation of Afghanistan were a test of stamina and determination, as armed Taliban fighters menaced locals, firing their weapons into the air as numbers swelled and surged toward checkpoints around the walled airport.
Since the Taliban takeover, girls and women have been banned from school and work and largely confined to their homes, only allowed to venture out with a male guardian.
Human Rights Watch calls it the world’s “most serious women’s rights crisis.”
Last week, the Taliban closed all beauty salons, one of the last refuges of support for women trying to escape violence in their homes. For some 60,000 women, salons were also a source of income as the country’s economy spirals, making it difficult to earn enough money to feed hungry children.
“The concern now is that is that this could be the beginning of a broader crackdown that would drive women out of the private sector in the same way that they’ve already been driven out of jobs in the civil service and in international NGOs and in the United Nations,” said Heather Barr, association director of HRW’s Women’s Rights Division.
“So, the women and girls, they really see the walls continuing to close in on them.”
Appeal to FIFA
On Friday, the Afghan women’s team were guests at a gender symposium organized by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Brisbane, attended by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who addressed them directly from the podium.
“I wish that you were here under different circumstances. And I wish you were participating in this World Cup with your country behind you,” she said, as Sarai Bareman, FIFA’s chief of women’s football, and Fatma Samoura, its first female secretary-general, sat nearby in the audience.
Bareman later told the crowded room that FIFA was working hard to close the gap between men’s and women’s football after decades of underfunding.
“The men’s game has been invested in for decades and decades before the woman’s game has been invested in to anywhere near the same level,” she said.
“So we are very much about accelerating and closing that gap and making up for the institutional neglect of the times where women’s football was incredibly banned in some regions and some continents. It’s our obligation to close that gap,” she added.
Neither Bareman nor Samoura directly referred to the Taliban ban on Afghan women playing sport, nor the team’s request for FIFA recognition, and Bareman declined CNN’s request for comment on the issue.
Instead, FIFA forwarded a statement saying it “does not have the right to officially recognize any team unless it is first recognized by the concerned Member Association.”
“However, ensuring access to football for both female and male players without discrimination and in safety is a key priority for FIFA,” the statement said. “FIFA is therefore continuing to monitor the situation very closely and remains in close contact with the Afghan Football Federation and other stakeholders with the aim to promote access to football in Afghanistan.”
Behram Siddiqui, secretary-general of the Afghan Football Federation, told CNN FIFA had contacted the body about the Afghan women’s team and the federation had told them it was against its rules for the women to play through a club.
“Neither can we support nor can we oppose the team if they play. Also, if they come through Afghanistan right now, we can’t support them as here the government has some restrictions,” he said.
Popal says the team doesn’t expect the Afghan Football Federation to stand up for them, because doing so would incur the wrath of Taliban leaders who punish those who call for women’s rights.
“If the Afghan Football Federation recognize a team and say: ‘Yes, we accept a team to represent Afghanistan,’ they can be shot. They can be stoned. They can be killed,” she said.
Gender equality is one of the eight social causes being promoted by the 2023 Women’s World Cup, through a partnership with UN Women, and on messages displayed on team captains’ armbands and on flags and screens around the pitch.
But Craig Foster, human rights activist and former Socceroo, who played an instrumental role in the Afghan team’s escape from the Taliban, says FIFA’s own statutes require more than a social campaign.
“They’ve absconded their entire responsibility and put it onto the domestic organization, which is in a team that’s run by a terrorist organization. So clearly, that’s not going to work,” he said.
“Under FIFA gender equality statutes, there can be no discrimination against women in any member federation in the world. And the greatest discrimination is the prohibition against even playing the game.”
Still in the game
The Afghan women’s team began playing again in their new home of Melbourne last year, after local club Melbourne Victory offered to take them in and assigned them a top coach.
They wear black and red, their national colors, but play in the women’s state league – and earlier this month took part in the Hope Cup, a competition for refugees.
Goalkeeper Fatima Yousifi says the players’ minds are never far from their families and friends back home, who fear for their lives and the loss of ambitions in a country where women don’t count.
“I’m encouraging them to watch the World Cup, because it’s the thing that makes you alive, because you can at least be having the hope that there are still women who are fighting,” she said.
John Didulica, director of football at Melbourne Victory, says the Afghan team needs the hope to play for their country as they try to recover from the trauma of leaving everything behind.
“Every time there’s an international game, and Afghanistan doesn’t feature in the draw, their hearts break,” he said.
Didulica says he’s not holding his breath for FIFA to intervene to allow the team to play.
“This superficiality is not atypical for international governing bodies. There’s a lot of tokenism. There’s a lot of symbolism – but there’s not a lot of action,” he said.
“Melbourne Victory have put two years of action in, and we’re going to keep supporting these girls, these players until they achieve their aspiration, which is to once again be the legitimate national team of their nation.”
Much to the disappointment of thousands of Matildas fans in the crowd, the home team lost 3-2 to Nigeria on Thursday.
After the match, one of the goalscorers, midfielder Emily van Egmond, said Australia would quickly refocus as they aim to progress to the knockout stages in their game against Canada on Monday.
“We don’t dwell on it, we have a quick turnaround, and it’s all eyes on Canada now,” she said.
When told the Afghan women’s team was in the crowd, cheering the Matildas on, she said: “I think that’s great they’re here tonight supporting us. That’s so special to hear that. I hope they continue to fight for what they need and what they want.”
Goalkeeper Yousifi, who was hoarse the next day from cheering, said the Afghan team will never give up pushing for change.
“I know Afghanistan will not remain like that forever,” she said. “Someday it will change, because we are the change makers. I believe in myself. I believe in my sisters.”
Foster, the former soccer player turned refugee advocate, urged other female players around the world and their male allies to push FIFA to have the Afghan team reinstated.
“Let them know that you think it’s unacceptable that here in Australia, our Matildas can dream of winning a World Cup on home soil, and yet Afghan women and girls have been prohibited from even kicking a ball,” he said.
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Zenek Luci was born deaf to a family in Welland, Ontario. He used hearing aids as an infant before receiving a cochlear implant in an operation, his father, Gabriel, says.
"He was about one year old when it was turned on," Gabriel says. "When it's first turned on, they do a mapping, so they they start really low and see where they're responding to the sound."
Invented in 1957, cochlear implants are worn by more than two hundred thousand Americans, according to the American Cochlear Implant Alliance, an industry trade group.
Viral videos of patients receiving cochlear implants and hearing for the first time pack an emotional punch. It's a technology that's transforming lives—and one that's long stirred debate within the Deaf community. Dr. Samantha Kesteloot, an audiologist, educates families about implants and wears one herself.
"There's an internal part and external part," she explains. "The internal part is surgical, and there's an electrode array that is inserted into the cochlea, which is the organ of hearing."
"The outside part is a processor, which sort of looks like a hearing aid," she says. "That picks up the acoustical sound and converts it to electrical stimulus, and then those signals are sent down the electrode array and electrically stimulate the auditory nerve." That's the nerve that sends signals to the brain that correspond to the sensation of hearing.
Many adults with hearing loss say the implants have dramatically improved their lives.
Lou Ferrigno, the actor who once portrayed the Incredible Hulk, recently told students who were deaf or hard of hearing, and how implants have helped him. They "changed my life tremendously," he said. "There's so much hope that people can have better hearing, better lifestyle."
Dr. Keseloot, meanwhile, received her implant in 2017.
"It's completely changed my life," she says. "I always was a pretty high achiever with hearing aids, but I was always just kind of missing out on a lot of social things." Dr. Kestellot says she would "just sort of smile and nod and pretend I understood." Now, she says, "I can keep up in noisy situations."
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Roughly one in five Americans has some form of hearing loss, according to the National Institutes of Health. And there is a thriving Deaf community in the U.S. that communicates with sign language. So adults who are eligible for implants have the choice of whether they want to receive them.
There's considerable debate, however, around their use with kids.
The FDA has approved the technology for children as young as nine months.
Without Zenek's implant, using just the hearing aid, "Everything he said was gibberish," says Gabriel Luci. "So that told us, okay, he's not getting enough with the aid."
"If a family desires listening in spoken language outcomes, the natural goal for the child is to speak and listen," says Dr. Kesteloot. "The best route is to aid and then implant if the hearing aids not doing enough. And then if the child chooses to sign later or, you know, and refuses the implant later, that's a choice that they can make."
Some parents of deaf children decline the procedure, says Dr. Kesteloot, including parents who are deaf themselves. "A lot of culturally deaf parents choose not to implant their children because they don't really have a need for it. Their life is based around sign language," she says. "And then also, some parents believe that the child should make the decision when they get old enough to make the decision. And that's, you know, a little tricky because there is a critical period for language development."
Dorian Smith Garcia wrote recently that videos celebrating cochlear implants "play into audism," which implies that people with hearing loss need to be "cured or corrected."
Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin, who is Deaf, says she isn't opposed to cochlear implants. But she told the World Science Festival in 2019 that Deaf culture built on sign language offers immense rewards for children.
"There is still a great deal of pressure that people should explore the option of cochlear implants because that's better than signing, that you shouldn't sign," she told the audience. "I would say to these people, who are you to decide for us?"
Gabriel Luci, who has a second child with implants named Sasha, says the decision should be up to every parent of a Deaf child.
"I do believe that getting my kids cochlear implants gives them more opportunities, though. I'm not taking away any opportunities from them; I'm only giving them opportunities," he says.
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It's the beverage backlash rocking the bluegrass state.
"If you're going to make bourbon, you really need to be in Kentucky, and we want you in Kentucky to do that," said Jack Mazurak said.
Mazurak is the director of governmental and regulatory affairs for the Kentucky Distillers' Association.
The point of contention? The end of a barrel tax.
In March, Governor Andy Beshear signed off on a bill outlining the phasing out of the property tax placed on aging barrels of bourbon in the state.
The phase-out, which will begin in 2026, will see that tax reduced by a few percentage points each year, leading to its full elimination by 2043—a move being applauded by the state's roughly $9 billion bourbon industry.
"From an economic development perspective. When you look at a barrel tax, that's a punishment for growth. That's a punishment for success," Mazurak said.
Mazurak says the annual barrel tax was problematic as the demand for bourbon has been growing, leading distillers to produce and store more aging barrels of bourbon and therefore pay more in taxes.
"Last year, we had 12 million barrels aging in the state and paid $40 million in barrel taxes. So, you know, it went from 9.5 million in 2009, 2014 when things really started taking off, it was about $14 million in barrel taxes we paid. But I mean, just the increments that it was jumping each year was incredible. And it's a growing pain," Mazurak said.
Mazurak says the barrel tax only served as a deterrent for new distillers looking to set up shop in the state.
"If you're a startup, if you want to come to Kentucky and start up a small distillery, that's a major disincentive," Mazurak said. "So, you could go to Tennessee; you could go to Ohio, Indiana. You could go anywhere, right? And start up your distillery and not face these costs."
But while distillers are static about the tax break, counties that are home to distillers are now bracing for a financial hit in the coming years. In a state that's estimated to produce95% of the world's bourbon, that's big money.
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"They feel like they haven't been listened to, like they've been thrown under the bus, like they've been abandoned, like they haven't been supported, like they've been very supportive of this industry. I'm not so sure they're going to be in the future," Pam Thomas said.
Pam Thomas is a senior fellow at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.
She says, like anywhere else, property taxes are used to fund local services. In the case of the funds collected from the barrel tax, that money has historically been used to fund schools, emergency services like fire and police, roads, and more in Kentucky.
"The thing about local governments in Kentucky is they do not have a lot of revenue sources. Their biggest revenue source is their property tax," Thomas said. "The thing about local governments in Kentucky is they do not have a lot of revenue sources. Their biggest revenue source is their property tax."
Thomas says overall, many counties are struggling with the bourbon industry's claims that the barrel tax has been a burden on business.
"It's pretty clear, given the growth of the industry, and you can go and look at the press releases from the governor's office, that they're in a boom, that they're in a huge boom, that the boom is already expected to last more than five years. So, the argument that it's making us not competitive, it just really doesn't hold water," Thomas said.
She adds that dropping the tax might end up disconnecting the industry from the communities where it operates as well.
"I just don't think they're going to get the local support that they got before because they do feel like they've been duped. And, you know, I would say that they have," Thomas said.
Thomas says the distillers knew what they were getting into when they opened their doors in Kentucky.
"Every single distillery that's come into Kentucky, and there's like 90 of them now; just a few years ago, there were only 14 or 15. They did a cost-benefit analysis that included the barrel tax, and they decided to come here anyway," Thomas said.
But for Mazurak, there are more important things.
"Bourbon is wonderful to have, the enthusiasm and the tourism, and the demand. But at the end of the day, it's not a grocery item; you know, nobody has to have it. It's not a good tax policy to balance your county budget or to really have it tied in with schools because your kids' education and my kids' education is more important than that," Mazurak said.
Making the bourbon battle a topic of discussion at Kentucky watering holes for years to come.
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Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
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.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in an email Saturday that his office would be “reviewing the judge’s opinion and will continue to vigorously defend the law.”
The executive director of Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter, said the judge’s 49-page decision recognized the law as censorship, a violation of the Constitution and wrongly maligning librarians.
“As folks in southwest Arkansas say, this order is stout as horseradish!” he said in an email.
“I’m relieved that for now the dark cloud that was hanging over CALS’ librarians has lifted,” he added.
Cheryl Davis, general counsel for the Authors Guild, said the organization is “thrilled” about the decision. She said enforcing this law “is likely to limit the free speech rights of older minors, who are capable of reading and processing more complex reading materials than young children can.”
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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80-mph winds rip through Washington as storms cause 250,000 power outages in DC metro
The National Weather Service said winds gusts were estimated to have topped 80 mph in the metro area.
WASHINGTON – Severe storms on Saturday produced wind gusts of hurricane force around the District of Columbia, downing trees and leading to widespread power outages.
First responders were busy in the first hours after the storm responding to calls of trees on top of homes and cars and called the damage in some neighborhoods "significant."
Videos and photos from K Street in the heart of the district to neighborhoods in the sprawling suburbs of Maryland and Virginia showed nearly the same scenes – uprooted trees and snapped limbs nearly everywhere you turned.
The National Weather Service said wind gusts with storms that tore through the nation's capital were estimated to have topped 80 mph and were accompanied by torrential rainfall and frequent lightning.
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While many in the region questioned whether a tornado moved through, the FOX Forecast Center said it is possible parts of the district were the victims of what is known as a downburst – a push of wind from a thunderstorm that can cause wind gusts in excess of 100 mph. These damaging wind events can down trees, cause structural damage and are a major threat to aviation.
The storm was well-forecast, and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and subsequent warnings were in place before the dangerous weather arrived.
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Data from PowerOutage.us showed at least 250,000 outages in the metro region after the storm, and authorities urged residents to only use 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Nearly two hours after the storms, firefighters were still responding to calls and prioritizing reports where potentially hazardous conditions still remained.
At least two people were injured in the storm, after their SUV was crushed by a falling tree. Firefighters said both were transported to a local hospital with injuries that ranged from minor to serious.
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Apache Junction police sergeant surprises girl who rescued his dog
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - An Apache Junction police sergeant is grateful to be reunited with his dog and showed appreciation for her rescuer in a big way. In a series of tweets on Friday, Apache Junction Police say Sgt. Pennington’s dog Bella wandered off. Someone later found it with burnt paws. Soon, a little girl named Enzley rescued Bella off the streets.
Sgt. Pennington says Enzley’s kindness touched his heart, and he wanted to show his gratitude and appreciation for her in a meaningful way. Sgt. Pennington surprised her with a bike while she was visiting an AJPD patrol car.
Enzley was so excited about the bicycle she announced on the police radio: “Thank you, Apache Junction Police Officers!” The Apache Junction Police Department thanked Enzley for her kindness, saying, “Your compassion truly makes the world a better place!”
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Weeks after catastrophic storms dumped two months of rain in two days over Vermont, causing floods around the state, people continue a long road to recovery.
The reality that rebuilding Vermont will take months as opposed to weeks is sinking in.
More than two weeks ago, Amber Poploski hoped her home would fare better in the torrential rains.
Downpours and flooding made roads in her town of Ripton, Vermont, impassable. She says a firefighter caught her attention, and then...
"I heard a noise, and then I shined my flashlight up. I see the tree coming up. I thought there’s no way I am going to make it out of this," said Poploski.
The Poploskis' home, which was sitting on a hillside, went tumbling down in amudslide as the soil soaked from record rains.
"I ran down the hill, and then I had to wiggle out of whatever I was stuck under," said Poploski.
Miraculously, Poploski escaped serious injury. Her family and three dogs avoided danger too. She’s now nursing an ankle sprain, but she and her husband are dealing with the pain of losing just about everything.
"Every program they’re offering, you have to qualify for FEMA, but we don’t; they offered SBAA loans, but you need to be covered under FEMA," said Poploski.
Even though the Poploskis' home is a total write-off loss and the land is badly damaged, it’s in a county that has a disaster declaration. Their state senator says she’s trying to raise the issue and get them more help.
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"Because FEMA determines everything on a county-by-county basis, even people in our county who have had major disasters happen to them have not yet been able to access the FEMA assistance," said State Senator Ruth Hardy.
The lawmaker added that when the state legislatures go back into session, it’s something they will have to examine.
Vermont's Emergency Management agency says more than 4,000 homes were damaged earlier in July, after two months of rain fell in two days, swelling rivers and causing mass floods.
Many in Vermont’s capital, Montpelier, see a long road to recovery ahead.
"I think more people are coming into it, realizing with the time and the silt and category 3 contaminated waste, you gotta properly remove it," said business owner George Estes.
Many don masks in the downtown business district. It’s to guard against the dust from the dried-out silt and black mold festering in flood-damaged dry walls.
Woodbury Mountain Toys is an independent business that is now having to start from scratch. It's selling gift certificates to keep things running.
"We’ve got a lot of support. Working really hard, trying to get it done, we’re hoping for a good holiday season. It would be lovely if we could get open by October, when foliage is at its peak," said Karen Williams, owner of Woodbury Mountain Toys.
Vermont’s fall foliage draws plenty of tourists; businesses hope to recover by then, so people spend too. The Poploskis are hoping they can find solutions to rebuild their dream home.
"We went from having this almost paid off in four years to having to start all over," said Poploski.
The couple Scripps News spoke with is hoping a disaster declaration can include their county so they can get help faster.
In Montpelier, people have been left wondering if a new normal with climate change means they should rebuild their homes and businesses higher.
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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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Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
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.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in an email Saturday that his office would be “reviewing the judge’s opinion and will continue to vigorously defend the law.”
The executive director of Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter, said the judge’s 49-page decision recognized the law as censorship, a violation of the Constitution and wrongly maligning librarians.
“As folks in southwest Arkansas say, this order is stout as horseradish!” he said in an email.
“I’m relieved that for now the dark cloud that was hanging over CALS’ librarians has lifted,” he added.
Cheryl Davis, general counsel for the Authors Guild, said the organization is “thrilled” about the decision. She said enforcing this law “is likely to limit the free speech rights of older minors, who are capable of reading and processing more complex reading materials than young children can.”
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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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.
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California lost more tax income than every other state as people left to other states
New York and California experienced the largest loss of tax income from migration of any states in the country as residents fled the deep-blue havens in droves, according to a new study that also found that Texas and Florida got the biggest IRS tax benefits from people moving in.
MyEListing.com, an online real estate portal, conducted a study of IRS migration data and found that California lost more than $340 million in 2021 IRS tax revenue due to residents moving.
"Despite its numerous attractions, from the booming tech industry and world-class universities to beautiful landscapes and cultural richness, California's high personal income tax rates seem discouraging for many high-wealth individuals," MyEListing wrote in its analysis. "This, coupled with the state's high cost of living, will likely fuel a wealth migration out of California."
From January 2020 to July 2022, the state lost well over half a million people, with the number of residents leaving surpassing those moving in by almost 700,000. The U-Haul Growth Index, which measured more than two million one-way trips last year, found that California ranked last on the index as demand for trucks out of the Golden State spiked.
California's exodus is having real consequences. In 2021, the state lost a House seat for the first time since it achieved statehood in 1850. If the population continues to decline, another one could be at risk.
Another effect of fewer people, as reflected in MyEListing's findings, is an erosion of California's tax base, already one of the country's most taxed populations with the nation's highest top income tax rate at 13.3% among other onerous taxes.
In May, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state's budget deficit had grown to nearly $32 billion, which is about $10 billion more than he anticipated in January when he offered his first budget proposal. One reason for the higher figure was lower-than-expected tax revenue.
The problem may only get worse. More than 40% of Californians are considering leaving the Golden State, according to a new poll from a consortium of California nonprofits. Almost a third of residents said their urge to leave was fueled by California's liberal politics.
A high cost of living is another major factor for many. Some have also cited other social and cultural factors, such as the homeless crisis that is devastating major cities such as Los Angeles.
LA has seen a growing number of homeless encampments popping up along the streets of the city, coinciding with rising crime rates and creating scenes of trash, needles and even human feces and urine in public areas. Many business owners have complained, expressing outrage about such encampments being close to their establishments and potentially driving away customers.
Still, Newsom defended his state and expressed optimism about the future despite a declining population.
"I love this state," Newsom said recently during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity. "Don’t count us out."
Newsom added that, per capita, "more Floridians move to California than California is moving to Florida."
Last year, however, Florida saw the biggest rush of new residents migrating from predominantly blue states with steep taxes, with about 319,000 Americans making the move there, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. That amounts to a population increase of nearly 2%, well above the 0.4% national growth rate in the U.S. from July 2021 to July 2022.
According to MyEListing's study, Florida experienced a $12.4 billion increase in tax revenue, topping the list for capturing the most income from residents fleeing other states.
"High-income earners are increasingly choosing the Sunshine State, reflecting an age-old economic axiom: Money goes where it is treated best," the study stated.
Texas, another popular destination for moving Californians, came just behind in second place, drawing $10.7 billion in new revenue from migrating residents.
Arizona rounded out the top three with $9.4 billion.
As for the states that lost the most tax money due to migration, New York experienced the second-biggest drop next to California, losing just under $300 million from its yearly tax base. A separate study by WalletHub found recently that New York imposes the most burdensome taxes on its residents of all the country's 50 states.
Beyond New York and California, other deep-blue Democratic strongholds rounded out the five states whose tax bases have suffered most from residents leaving: Illinois, which lost nearly $142 million in tax revenue; New Jersey, which lost $135 million; and Massachusetts, which lost $129 million.
The 10 states with the highest taxes lost nearly one in 100 residents in net domestic migration between July 2021 and July 2022, while the 10 states with the lowest taxes gained almost one in 100, according to a recent analysis by James Doti, president emeritus and economics professor at Chapman University.
"The latest census has shown that the highest tax states — California, New York and Illinois — have all seen massive population exodus," Nicholas Robinson, director of accountancy at Illinois University, recently told WalletHub. "The states that have grown the most, Florida and Texas, do not have an income tax. The benefits or detriments of being in a high-tax state versus a low-tax state could be assessed by the population voting with its feet."
Overall, California lost $29 billion in adjusted gross income from migration out of the state in 2021 after losing $18 billion in 2020, according to IRS data. New York state lost $25 billion in 2021 and $20 billion in 2020.
Florida, meanwhile, brought in $39 billion in income during 2021 — a 39% increase from the $28 billion the year before. Nearly a third of that gain came from New York.
Texas added $11 billion in income in 2021, with $5 billion of that coming from fleeing Californians. | https://kion546.com/top-stories/2023/07/29/california-lost-more-tax-income-than-every-other-state-as-people-left-to-other-states/ | 2023-07-30T00:55:29 | 0 | https://kion546.com/top-stories/2023/07/29/california-lost-more-tax-income-than-every-other-state-as-people-left-to-other-states/ |
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.fox10phoenix.com/news/new-jersey-pump-your-own-gas | 2023-07-30T00:55:34 | 1 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/new-jersey-pump-your-own-gas |
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.fox10phoenix.com/news/small-plane-lands-in-ocean-off-crowded-new-hampshire-beach | 2023-07-30T00:55:40 | 0 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/small-plane-lands-in-ocean-off-crowded-new-hampshire-beach |
Sun City man driving golf cart killed in head-on crash with SUV, MCSO says
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - An 82-year-old man driving a golf cart in Sun City on Saturday morning was killed in a head-on crash, the sheriff's office says on July 29.
At around 10:30 a.m., Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez says 82-year-old Chester Sharpe was driving the golf cart south on 103rd Avenue near Cherry Hills Drive in Sun City when he "made an abrupt left turn, crossing left of center and colliding head-on with an SUV."
"The preliminary investigation suggests that Sharpe had a medical event, which was contributory to the collision," Sgt. Enriquez says.
Sharpe died shortly after the crash.
The SUV driver wasn't impaired, authorities say.
Map of where the crash happened: | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/sun-city-man-driving-golf-cart-killed-in-head-on-crash-with-suv-mcso-says | 2023-07-30T00:55:46 | 0 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/sun-city-man-driving-golf-cart-killed-in-head-on-crash-with-suv-mcso-says |
Mullet contest crowns winner at State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Saturday’s mullet championship trophy went to a man who, at one time, was unable to grow one.
John Poor, of Anderson, was one of 13 people to take part in the State Fair’s second annual mullet contest, part of the USA Mullet Championship. Poor, who once sported the iconic hairstyle during its 1980s heyday, said he decided to grow one again after surviving a battle with colon cancer.
“I realized you only have one life to live. Live it to your fullest. Make people happy,” he said.
The contest drew a small crowd outside the Indiana Farmers Coliseum that included Gov. Eric Holcomb. Contestants were judged based on the appearance of their mullet and the story they told about it. Most said they first grew a mullet during the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020, when hair stylists were among those ordered to close their businesses. They also had to shake their mullets for the crowd.
The Indiana State Fair’s contest is one of three live events in the championship, along with the Illinois State Fair and Denimfest in Iowa. Christian Hoffer, the emcee for Saturday’s event, said the contest got a great response last year, and has grown far beyond what the founders could have dreamed.
“To say that this thing has taken on a life of its own would be quite an understatement,” he said. “we’re so, so honored that, not only are we able to bring this on a national level digitally, but we can bring it right here into the community at the State Fair like this.”
When the judges’ tallies came in, Poor narrowly won. He said he never expected to win.
“It’s just been a whirlwind. I couldn’t believe I won,” he said.
Poor, an Air Force veteran, said he entered the contest in part to represent local veterans organizations including his American Legion post. The USA Mullet Championship raises money for Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, a non-profit that builds and remodels accessible, mortgage-free housing for wounded veterans.
Poor will advance to the national championship, dubbed the “Mane Event.” Judges will choose from 25 online submissions this fall. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/mullet-contest-crowns-winner-at-state-fair/ | 2023-07-30T00:56:56 | 0 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/mullet-contest-crowns-winner-at-state-fair/ |
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July 29, 2023 06:46 PM
Amy Rogers talks with Lee Hodges about his third-round performance at the 3M Open and his game plan heading into the final round.
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Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
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.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in an email Saturday that his office would be “reviewing the judge’s opinion and will continue to vigorously defend the law.”
The executive director of Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter, said the judge’s 49-page decision recognized the law as censorship, a violation of the Constitution and wrongly maligning librarians.
“As folks in southwest Arkansas say, this order is stout as horseradish!” he said in an email.
“I’m relieved that for now the dark cloud that was hanging over CALS’ librarians has lifted,” he added.
Cheryl Davis, general counsel for the Authors Guild, said the organization is “thrilled” about the decision. She said enforcing this law “is likely to limit the free speech rights of older minors, who are capable of reading and processing more complex reading materials than young children can.”
The Arkansas lawsuit names the state’s 28 local prosecutors as defendants, along with Crawford County in west Arkansas. A separate lawsuit is challenging the Crawford County library’s decision to move children’s books that included LGBTQ+ themes to a separate portion of the library.
The plaintiffs challenging Arkansas’ restrictions also include the Fayetteville and Eureka Springs Carnegie public libraries, the American Booksellers Association and the Association of American Publishers. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/judge-blocks-arkansas-law-allowing-librarians-to-be-criminally-charged-over-harmful-materials/ | 2023-07-30T00:57:02 | 1 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/judge-blocks-arkansas-law-allowing-librarians-to-be-criminally-charged-over-harmful-materials/ |
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July 29, 2023 07:14 PM
Lee Hodges made a moving day push at the 3M Open as he searches for his first PGA Tour win.
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Former president Donald Trump called on congressional Republicans to withhold military support for Ukraine until the Biden administration cooperates with their investigations into the president and his son Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
“Congress should refuse to authorize a single additional shipment of our depleted weapons stockpiles … to Ukraine until the FBI, DOJ and IRS hand over every scrap of evidence they have on the Biden Crime Family’s corrupt business dealings,” Trump said at the rally. He added that any Republican lawmakers who didn’t join the effort should face primary challenges, a tactic he used last year to unseat Republicans who voted to impeach him for inciting the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Republicans are investigating Hunter Biden’s business dealings in China and Ukraine during the Obama administration, when his father was vice president. Hunter Biden held a well-paid board position at a Ukrainian energy company. The White House has said Republicans have failed to present evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden.
Congressional Republicans have voiced frustration with the administration’s responses to their demands for records, a common point of tension between lawmakers and administrations of opposing parties. The Oversight Committee has obtained thousands of pages of financial records, in addition to viewing bank activity reports from the Treasury Department and a sensitive internal FBI report.
Hard-liners have been raising pressure on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to escalate the probes to an impeachment inquiry. In a shift, last week McCarthy signaled openness toward starting impeachment proceedings, without specifying the evidentiary basis.
Democratic National Committee spokesman Ammar Moussa responded Saturday: “Just like when he was impeached, Trump is using aid to Ukraine to play politics, which only serves to benefit one person: Vladimir Putin. MAGA Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kevin McCarthy are echoing Trump’s baseless attacks, floating a political impeachment, and wasting taxpayer dollars instead of working with President Biden on actually delivering lower costs, more jobs, and safer communities for the American people.”
In 2019, Trump spoke on the phone with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and responded to his plea for missiles to help the country resist Russia’s invasion by saying, “I would like you to do us a favor though.” Trump went on to ask Zelensky to assist in finding Democratic National Committee emails that were, without substantiation, purported to be in Ukraine. He also asked Zelensky to talk to his lawyer Rudy Giuliani and Attorney General William P. Barr about investigating Hunter Biden.
The phone call led to a whistleblower complaint that prompted an impeachment inquiry. Trump stonewalled the proceedings and was impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The Senate acquitted him in February 2020, with Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) joining the Democrats.
Trump has insisted his phone call with Zelensky was “perfect,” a claim he repeated at Saturday's rally.
He also reprised his pledge, if reelected, to have a special prosecutor to investigate the Biden family. On Wednesday a federal judge delayed a plea deal for Hunter Biden involving two tax misdemeanors.
Trump first made that campaign promise in June on the day he was arraigned on federal charges of mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House. On Thursday prosecutors added charges accusing Trump and aides of seeking to delete surveillance footage.
Trump also received a target letter from special counsel Jack Smith in a separate investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election leading to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. An Atlanta-area prosecutor is also investigating pressure to overturn the results in Georgia.
Trump defended himself in those cases Saturday, saying his phone call pressuring Georgia officials to “find” enough votes to change the outcome was “better than the perfect call I made to Ukraine.” He also described his speech outside the White House that preceded the riot as “perfect,” attacked Smith personally and called the prosecutions politically motivated.
“Every time the Radical Left Democrats, Marxists, communists, and fascists indict me, I consider it a great badge of honor and courage,” Trump said. “I’m being indicted for you. And I believe the ‘you’ is more than 200 million people that love our country.”
Trump received 74.2 million votes in 2020.
Tyler Pager contributed to this report. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/29/trump-ukraine-congress-hunter-biden/ | 2023-07-30T00:57:17 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/29/trump-ukraine-congress-hunter-biden/ |
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/herbst-recovers-for-fifth-place-at-road-america | 2023-07-30T00:57:17 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/herbst-recovers-for-fifth-place-at-road-america |
Not 24 hours after saying he wanted to have “a conversation” with team management about his future with the New York Mets, right-hander Max Scherzer is headed to the Texas Rangers, according to a person familiar with the deal, in a blockbuster trade Saturday night that doubled as a stunning surrender by the most expensive baseball team ever assembled.
Scherzer waived his no-trade clause to approve the deal, which will put him on his fourth team since 2021, when the Washington Nationals sent him to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the trade deadline.
The Mets, whose $350 million payroll is the largest in baseball history, had traded closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins on Thursday. That move left Scherzer stammering after his start Friday night, bemoaning the fact that the front office had “traded our closer.”
“I’ve got to have a conversation with the front office … about everything,” Scherzer said Friday night, per MLB.com. “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.”
Reportedly part of the return for the Mets is highly touted prospect Luisangel Acuña, a shortstop and brother of Atlanta Braves all-star outfielder Ronald. Full details of the transaction were not available in its immediate aftermath Saturday.
In addition to the no-trade clause that gave him final say on the deal, Scherzer’s contract includes a player option for $43 million next season — a number so high that, given that he is having a down year by his standards, he probably would not match it if he opted to become a free agent. But when Scherzer was a free agent before the 2022 season, he was careful to choose a team that holds spring training near his family’s home in Jupiter, Fla. The Rangers train in Arizona. Agreeing to a trade, then, required some calculations.
As for 2023, it was not immediately clear how the teams will split the balance of Scherzer’s $43 million salary. Earlier this summer, Mets owner Steve Cohen said he considers 2023 salaries as money he has already spent, suggesting he would be willing to pay down contracts if it improved the prospect return. He may decide to do the same for fellow right-hander Justin Verlander, who also is making $43 million this year and who also would have to approve any trade that includes him. Outfielders Mark Canha and Tommy Pham also seem likely to go; the Mets entered Saturday’s matchup with the Nationals at 49-54.
Scherzer, meanwhile, joins the emerging Rangers, who began the year with former Mets star Jacob deGrom as their ace but lost him to elbow surgery after just six starts. Scherzer will make the move just days after his 39th birthday while navigating his most inconsistent season in a decade, one plagued by nicks and bruises and an early suspension for a sticky substance that still irks him. He is 9-4 with a 4.01 ERA and has allowed a National League-leading 23 homers while averaging 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings, 16th best among qualifying starters.
He joins a rotation that had plenty of firepower even without deGrom, one backed by the most potent offense in the American League. The AL West-leading Rangers, as it happens, entered the deadline with baseball’s ninth-highest payroll.
This is a developing story and will be updated. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/29/max-scherzer-trade-rangers/ | 2023-07-30T00:57:17 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/07/29/max-scherzer-trade-rangers/ |
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/highlights-xfinity-series-race-at-road-america | 2023-07-30T00:57:27 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/highlights-xfinity-series-race-at-road-america |
BROWNSVILLE, Minn. (WXOW) - Along highway 26, hiding in the bluffs of Brownsville, Minnesota are seven man-made caves.
Chiseled by hand during the 1860s, the caves were used primarily for food storage.
Carvers chiseled into the bluffs to create shelters to keep food safe from the summer heat and the winter freeze. But food storage wasn’t the only use for these Brownsville caves. They were also used to age lager beer for the V.&J. Fetzner Brewery.
Located just outside of Brownsville, the Fetzner Brewery cave sits across from a spring-fed creek inside the bluffs, providing a place for the Fetzner brothers to refrigerate and ferment barrels of beer.
Decades later, the cave sits empty, and property owners Patty Burfield and Michelle Smith are trying to preserve the cave's history.
“The Minnesota Land Trust is to help people preserve their land so it stays natural forever and ever, and nobody can change that,” said Burfield, Steward of the Fetzner cave property. “Once it’s signed in, it’s signed in for life. It has to stay pristine and natural as it is, as much as we can at least.”
Just like the Fetzner cave, the caves lining highway 26 are currently sitting empty, but not for long, as the Houston Historical Society is hoping to preserve the space for the public to view.
“We plan on possibly having lighting of some kind in here, and possibly a door with a window in it,” said Richard Cordes, Houston Historical Society Board Member. “We probably don’t want people actually coming in here, but we’d actually probably do a display with bushel baskets and stuff in here, so people can see what the use of it was. That way, the entire public can enjoy them and get an appreciation for them.”
The caves, once appreciated for their food storage properties, now being heralded as a part of the town's rich history.
The caves lining Highway 26 are closed to the public, but Shady Rest Acres guests can paddle across the small pond to visit the Fetzner beer cave. | https://www.wxow.com/news/the-hidden-history-of-brownsville-caves/article_bab8b67a-2e6a-11ee-98bf-872e31f2eefd.html | 2023-07-30T00:57:29 | 1 | https://www.wxow.com/news/the-hidden-history-of-brownsville-caves/article_bab8b67a-2e6a-11ee-98bf-872e31f2eefd.html |
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Governor John Bel Edwards has launched a Back to School Community Fair to provide free school supplies and resources to families across the state to meet the needs of students and families so they can start the school year off strong.
The event took place at the New Saint James Baptist Church in Monroe. Evangelist Chibuzo was one of the attendees.
“The Louisiana community is helping kids get ready for school making sure the kids are up to date. I saw like schools, financial aid, and Louisiana Community College. So many resources.”
“It’s really good because it will help out. The bills are high right now,” another attendee, Eugene Allen, said.
Senator Katrina Jackson says community leaders stepped in to help connect children and families with free resources.
“The governor not only sent school supplies, but every state department who had locations, or didn’t have locations came, even from Baton Rouge. And then Ochsner, and all kinds of OIC, and everyone began to volunteer. So, we wanted to put tables, and so it just grew.”
Meanwhile, school camps across District 34 were also on site. Jackson says they were also part of the initiative.
“We busted them in as well. The school system helped us by giving us buses to come. Everyone got school supplies on that table to give to the children, and now the camp kids for the summer are heading to the movies.”
“We met everybody’s needs. We got the chance to meet our community and serve them, and show them that we are not here just to workshop on Sundays, but to help them in everyday life,” pastor at New Saint James Baptist Church, Samuel Andrews, said.
In addition to the free school supplies and free haircuts, the event also provided food and a lot of fun for all ages.
“It’s a blessing to have school supplies. It’s for the community,” one attendee, Erin Washington, said.
“I already have my supplies. I don’t have to get anything for my teachers. I’m a straight A student too,” one student, Kaydin Cole, said proudly.
“Pastor Janet Floyd sponsored the trips to the movies and popcorn. So, this has been a collaboration. The Governor’s Office made that call, and the pastors, the community, and all different organizations have answered that call,” Jackson explained. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/governors-office-back-to-school-community-fair-event-kicks-off-in-monroe/ | 2023-07-30T00:57:30 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/governors-office-back-to-school-community-fair-event-kicks-off-in-monroe/ |
Phillies drop struggling Trea Turner to seventh in the batting order vs. Pirates
The struggling star shortstop batted seventh for the first time since July 25, 2018, with the Nationals.
PITTSBURGH — After yet another rough night at the plate Friday — 0-for-5, including a strikeout and grounding into a double play — Trea Turner met with Phillies manager Rob Thomson.
What happened next came as no surprise.
The time had come, Thomson explained, to move Turner down in the order. The struggling shortstop didn’t object. And so, when the Phillies faced the Pirates on Saturday night, Turner batted seventh for the first time since July 25, 2018, with the Washington Nationals.
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“Let him breathe a little bit, let him relax,” Thomson said. “He’s trying to do too much. I think he understood. He’s disappointed, not because he’s hitting seventh. Just because he’s not producing like he expects himself to do.”
Entering Saturday night, Turner was hitless in 12 at-bats. He was 4-for-32 over his last eight games and 11-for-54 since the All-Star break.
The Phillies keep waiting for Turner to get hot. Instead, he was batting .242 with a .673 OPS. He has never finished a full season below .271 and .760.
Thomson hoped that giving Turner a game off Wednesday, before the Phillies’ day off Thursday, would jumpstart him at the plate. It didn’t work.
But Turner did make a sensational sliding play and strong throw on an up-the-middle grounder Friday night. Juxtaposed against his two-error game earlier in the week, it appeared to be a sign to Thomson that the two-day mental break helped to clear Turner’s head, even if it didn’t immediately lead to any hits.
“That was part of the conversation, really,” Thomson said. “While you’re going through this [slump] and we’re correcting these things, just make sure that it doesn’t affect your defense or it doesn’t affect your aggressiveness on the bases.”
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Nick Castellanos moved into the No. 2 spot, even though he was in a 3-for-28 funk with 11 strikeouts. Thomson hoped that batting in front of Bryce Harper would cause Castellanos to see more strikes.
Maybe it will work. Thomson prefers to keep the lineup static. But he also believes strongly that the Phillies’ best lineup has Turner in the two-hole.
“When I think he’s got his stroke back and he’s comfortable, we’ll look at him [in the No. 2 spot again],” Thomson said. “Because I’ve said all along, our best lineup is when he’s hitting and he’s hitting in the two spot. I just think we’ll produce the most runs that way.”
Extra bases
The decision to designate Noah Song for assignment was mostly about the Rule 5 righty’s not being ready to pitch in the majors after a three-year layoff while serving in the Navy. But it also could be viewed as a vote of confidence for long man Dylan Covey, who has allowed two runs in his last nine innings, albeit in low-leverage situations, and is working on refining his sinker. “He’s really thrown the ball well,” Thomson said. “He’s getting quick outs and soft contact.” ... Cristopher Sánchez (0-3, 2.98 ERA) is scheduled to start Sunday’s series finale against Pirates lefty Rich Hill (7-10, 4.82). | https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-trea-turner-mlb-lineups-20230729.html | 2023-07-30T00:57:30 | 1 | https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-trea-turner-mlb-lineups-20230729.html |
(NEXSTAR) — Pretend you accidentally knock your drink over. What would you say happened to it? If you’re from Texas, or just from the south overall, you might say it “tumped” over.
In general, the word is used when something falls over, spills over, or is knocked over. You can tump someone over or be tumped over by someone else. It’s a useful word — but is it even a word?
And moreover, why do Texans say this?
While “tump” isn’t only found in Texas, you’ll definitely hear it there. Several Texas news outlets have attempted to trace the word’s origin, including Texas Monthly, which pointed to a now-26-year-old post on a message board called Word Wizard (the website is now gone, sadly). According to Texas Monthly’s John Nova Lomax, that lost-to-time post explained that “tump” was a word meant to mimic the “thump” of something falling and hitting the ground.
A common etymological theory is that the word is a combination of the words “tipped” and “dumped” — both of which are frequently followed by the word “over,” as “tumped” often is. In other words, what’s known as a portmanteau, as explained by Texas Standard in 2017.
Again, the verbal phenomenon isn’t signature to only Texas. Many southern outlets, including Oklahoma’s The Oklahoman and Alabama’s AL.com, have noted the trend. Nevertheless, Texans online appear to proudly own the word.
“If you used the word ‘tumped’ you’re: A) from Texas B) not from Texas and possibly just had a stroke. See a doctor ASAP,” joked the popular Texas Humor Twitter account in 2014.
Musings on the word can be seen in connection with Texas Reddit, including this giant thread of Texas slang words.
In a 2020 Reddit thread, one new Texan asked how long until they could convincingly say “Yeehaw,” to which someone posed a counter-challenge: “The real test is when you can properly use ‘tumped over’ in a sentence.”
We may just never know where tump came from. What’s more, researching tump can be more difficult than it used to be since a certain former president’s last name takes up considerable search engine real estate now.
Finally, if anyone ever laughs at you for using tump, just know this: the word’s even made it into the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. So tump away, Texas! | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/what-does-tump-mean-and-why-do-texans-say-it/ | 2023-07-30T00:57:37 | 1 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/what-does-tump-mean-and-why-do-texans-say-it/ |
Donald Trump blasted his indictments, slammed President Biden and Ron DeSantis, and disparaged Philly at Erie rally
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner, came to Erie for rally with a litany of grievances about the indictments he faces, President Joe Biden, and rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
ERIE — With a familiar medley of insults, falsehoods, and digressions, former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening bashed the criminal indictments mounting against him, attacked President Joe Biden, and repeated his lies about election fraud at a rally in a bellwether region in northwest Pennsylvania.
In an unusually punctual appearance, Trump took the stage at 6 p.m in front of about 4,000 people at the Erie Insurance Arena to repeat some of his greatest hits from his signature rallies and add a few new ones. He promised to save the U.S. economy, purge the “deep state” from the federal government, and prevent World War III — “which is where we’re headed,” Trump said.
He also threw in a dig at Philadelphia, one of his favorite targets of abuse, by blaming Democrats for the city’s ongoing gun crisis.
“Has that city gone to hell or what?” he said. “Now it’s so dangerous you can’t walk outside to buy a loaf of bread. It’s horrible. It’s horrible what happened.”
In addition to Philadelphia, Trump disparaged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, several other GOP presidential candidates, Fox News, the prosecutors investigating him, and more.
Trump’s rally comes two days after his lawyers met with the special counsel investigating his efforts to overturn the presidential election results and his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots — and after prosecutors announced new charges in the classified documents case accusing him of asking a staffer to delete camera footage to obstruct the investigation.
The Erie rally was the second time Trump has visited Pennsylvania in a month, after appearing at the controversial Moms for Liberty conference in Philadelphia on June 30.
A significant portion of Trump’s 100-minute speech was about Biden and his son Hunter, whose plea deal for tax and gun charges fell apart on Wednesday. He said the Bidens “make Hillary Clinton look like a beautiful angel.”
Trump promised to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the “Biden crime family” if he’s elected, a line that received a standing ovation and the loudest applause of the night.
Trump on abortion
He also took time for a detailed digression on abortion, taking credit for the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, which was made possible due to appointments during his administration, while also offering a nuanced take on how Republicans should discuss the issue on the campaign trail.
Republicans’ disappointing results in the 2022 midterms were seen by many as a reaction to the court’s decision and the GOP’s hard-line stance against abortion rights. At Saturday’s rally, Trump seemed to be offering a playbook for other Republicans: Emphasize that it’s good for the issue to be decided at the state level, as it has been since the court’s decision, and support exceptions in cases involving rape, incest, and threats to the mother’s life.
Attacks on indictments; support for social issues
Trump said the criminal indictments he faces are part of an effort to sabotage his third presidential campaign, in which he maintains a strong lead in national Republican primary polls.
“They impeach me, they indict me, they rig our elections,” Trump said. “And the Republicans just don’t fight the way — they’re good people, but they don’t fight the way they’re supposed to fight.”
Trump rattled off his support for conservative positions on a number of social issues, such as his support for the Second Amendment and prohibiting transgender girls from participating in women’s sports, and his opposition to vaccine mandates. Crowd members rose to their feet as he listed each one.
Democrats: ‘MAGA extremism’ has failed Pennsylvania
Ahead of Trump’s appearance, the chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party said Trump has failed working people in the state, while Biden has delivered.
“As Pennsylvania voters watch Trump double down on the same MAGA extremism tonight that failed our commonwealth, I am confident they will deliver him the same resounding rejection they did in 2020,” said Sen. Sharif Street (D., Philadelphia) who chairs the Pennsylvania Democrats.
Trump won Erie County in 2016 but lost it narrowly to Biden in 2020.
Erie sent the Trump campaign a bill for $5,200 Friday in advance of Saturday’s rally for expected overtime costs, according to the city’s spokesperson. The Trump campaign has yet to reimburse the city for $35,000 in overtime costs to the city for a 2018 visit to the arena.
“I think we have to try [to get reimbursed],” Erie Mayor Joseph Schember, a Democrat, said in a statement Monday. “We are going to see whether we can get some payment from them in advance this time. It’s important to do this because we’re talking about taxpayer money being used to help make the former president’s visit safer.”
Mandy Jurchenko, 46, who lives near Easton and attended Saturday’s rally, said the country needs to elect Trump again to avoid becoming a communist country.
“Everything was going well when we had him,” Jurchenko said, who works on a farm. “We need him back, bad.”
A shift on mail voting
Ahead of Trump’s appearance, several of his surrogates noted the importance of mail voting in the next election. In 2020, Trump villainized mail voting in Pennsylvania and used it as a core part of his lies that the election was stolen from him.
“We’re going to beat them at their own game,” said Carla Sands, a former Republican U.S. Senate candidate and the U.S. ambassador to Denmark during Trump’s administration. She encouraged churches to register Republican voters as part of their strategy.
Trump campaign volunteers were also collecting voter registrations and mail ballot applications.
The Pennsylvania GOP has shifted to support mail ballots since the 2022 election, where Republicans underperformed and lost several key races. | https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/donald-trump-erie-pennsylvania-rally-indictment-20230729.html | 2023-07-30T00:57:37 | 1 | https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/donald-trump-erie-pennsylvania-rally-indictment-20230729.html |
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/hills-top-three-at-road-america-feels-like-a-win | 2023-07-30T00:57:37 | 0 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/hills-top-three-at-road-america-feels-like-a-win |
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/karam-chasing-stock-car-dream-after-road-america | 2023-07-30T00:57:47 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/karam-chasing-stock-car-dream-after-road-america |
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/kligerman-gaining-momentum-after-runner-up-finish | 2023-07-30T00:57:57 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/kligerman-gaining-momentum-after-runner-up-finish |
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/mayer-recaps-dramatic-ot-restart-at-road-america | 2023-07-30T00:58:08 | 0 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/mayer-recaps-dramatic-ot-restart-at-road-america |
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/mayer-wins-at-road-america-in-dramatic-fashion | 2023-07-30T00:58:18 | 0 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/mayer-wins-at-road-america-in-dramatic-fashion |
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
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.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in an email Saturday that his office would be “reviewing the judge’s opinion and will continue to vigorously defend the law.”
The executive director of Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter, said the judge’s 49-page decision recognized the law as censorship, a violation of the Constitution and wrongly maligning librarians.
“As folks in southwest Arkansas say, this order is stout as horseradish!” he said in an email.
“I’m relieved that for now the dark cloud that was hanging over CALS’ librarians has lifted,” he added.
Cheryl Davis, general counsel for the Authors Guild, said the organization is “thrilled” about the decision. She said enforcing this law “is likely to limit the free speech rights of older minors, who are capable of reading and processing more complex reading materials than young children can.”
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.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kwch.com/2023/07/30/judge-blocks-arkansas-law-allowing-librarians-be-criminally-charged-over-harmful-materials/ | 2023-07-30T00:59:36 | 1 | https://www.kwch.com/2023/07/30/judge-blocks-arkansas-law-allowing-librarians-be-criminally-charged-over-harmful-materials/ |
The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: J.J. Spaun
After the third round of the 3M Open, J.J. Spaun is in 27th place at -8.
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J.J. Spaun Insights
- Over his last 18 rounds, Spaun has finished better than par on 12 occasions, while also shooting three bogey-free rounds and 15 rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has carded a top-five score in one of his last 18 rounds, while ranking among the top 10 scores of the day twice.
- Over his last 18 rounds, Spaun has finished within five strokes of the top score for the day eight times.
- Spaun has finished in the top 10 once in his past five events.
- He has qualified for the weekend in four of his past five appearances.
- Spaun has finished with a score better than the tournament average in three of his past five events, including one finish within three shots of the leader.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Spaun finished 66th in his only finish at this event in three visits.
- In his past three appearances at this tournament, he has made the cut once.
- The Tour has played courses with an average length of 7,017 yards in the past year, while TPC Twin Cities is set for a longer 7,431 yards.
- TPC Twin Cities has seen an average tournament score of -8 recently, which is lower than the Tour scoring average of -5 on all courses in the past year.
- The average course Spaun has played i the last year (7,308 yards) is 123 yards shorter than the course he'll be playing this week (7,431).
- The tournaments he has played in the past year have seen an average score of -5. That's higher than this course's recent scoring average of -8.
Spaun's Last Time Out
- Spaun finished in the 30th percentile on the 16 par-3 holes at the Barracuda Championship, with an average of 3.13 strokes.
- He averaged 3.84 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 44) at the Barracuda Championship, which was good enough to place him in the 90th percentile among all competitors on par 4s (the tournament average was 3.97).
- Spaun was better than 88% of the golfers at the Barracuda Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.25 strokes per hole, compared to the field average of 4.53.
- Spaun carded a birdie or better on one of 16 par-3s at the Barracuda Championship, worse than the field average of 1.6.
- On the 16 par-3s at the Barracuda Championship, Spaun carded three bogeys or worse (more than the field average of 2.2).
- Spaun had more birdies or better (11) than the field average of 6.4 on the 44 par-4s at the Barracuda Championship.
- In that most recent tournament, Spaun's showing on the 44 par-4s included a bogey or worse three times (the field's average was worse, at 5.6).
- Spaun finished the Barracuda Championship recording a birdie or better on nine par-5 holes, while the field averaged 4.3 on the 12 par-5s.
- The field at the Barracuda Championship averaged 0.7 bogeys or worse on the 12 par-5s, but Spaun finished without one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Spaun Odds to Win: +3300 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: JT Poston
The 3M Open is entering the final round, and JT Poston is currently in second with a score of -15.
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JT Poston Insights
- Poston has finished below par on nine occasions, completed his day bogey-free three times and finished 13 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 16 rounds played.
- He has recorded one of the five best scores in two of his last 16 rounds played.
- Over his last 16 rounds, Poston has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round twice, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- Poston has finished in the top 10 twice in his past five tournaments.
- Looking at the past five tournaments he has entered, he made the cut three times.
- In his past five events, Poston has finished within five shots of the leader once. He posted a score that was better than average twice.
- Poston hopes to qualify for the weekend for the fourth straight time.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Poston has one top-20 finish in his past two appearances at this tournament. His average finishing position has been 20th.
- Poston made the cut in each of his last two attempts at this event.
- At 7,431 yards, TPC Twin Cities is set up as a par-71 for this event. In the past year, tournaments on the Tour have been played on courses with a shorter average distance of 7,017 yards.
- Golfers at TPC Twin Cities have averaged a score of -8 per tournament, lower than the Tour-wide scoring average of -5 in the past year.
- The average course Poston has played in the past year has been 140 yards shorter than the 7,431 yards TPC Twin Cities will be at for this event.
- Events he has played in the past year have seen players average a score of -5. That is higher than this course, which has a scoring average of -8.
Poston's Last Time Out
- Poston finished in the 62nd percentile on the 16 par-3 holes at The Open Championship, with an average of 3.06 strokes.
- He averaged 4.09 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 44) at The Open Championship, which was strong enough to place him in the 72nd percentile of the field on par 4s (the tournament average was 4.18).
- On the 12 par-5 holes at The Open Championship, Poston was better than 50% of the field (averaging 4.75 strokes).
- Poston shot worse on par 3s than the field his last time out, carding a birdie or better on one of 16 par-3s at The Open Championship (the other golfers averaged 1.3).
- On the 16 par-3s at The Open Championship, Poston had two bogeys or worse (less than the field average of 2.3).
- Poston recorded more birdies or better (six) than the tournament average of 3.4 on the 44 par-4s at The Open Championship.
- At that last tournament, Poston posted a bogey or worse on nine of 44 par-4s (the field averaged 8.1).
- Poston ended The Open Championship bettering the field's average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.4) with four on the 12 par-5 holes.
- On the 12 par-5s at The Open Championship, Poston outperformed the tournament average of 1.2 bogeys or worse on those holes by carding one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Poston Odds to Win: +650 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Lee Hodges
The 3M Open is nearing the end, and following the third round Lee Hodges is in first place with a score of -20.
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Lee Hodges Insights
- Over his last 13 rounds, Hodges has shot better than par on 10 occasions, while also shooting three bogey-free rounds and eight rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has finished with the best score of the day in one of his last 13 rounds, while scoring among the top five in three rounds and the top 10 on four occasions.
- Over his last 13 rounds, Hodges has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round three times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- Hodges has won one of his past five tournaments.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut twice.
- Hodges has finished within three shots of the leader in one of his past five tournaments. During that same span, he's posted a better-than-average score twice.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Hodges has one win in his past two starts at this event. His average finish has been ninth.
- In his most recent two attempts at this event, he's made the cut every time.
- Hodges finished atop the leaderboard at this event back in 2023.
- The Tour has played courses with an average length of 7,019 yards in the past year, while TPC Twin Cities is set for a longer 7,431 yards.
- Hodges will take to the 7,431-yard course this week at TPC Twin Cities after having played courses with an average length of 7,306 yards in the past year.
Hodges' Last Time Out
- Hodges was relatively mediocre on the eight par-3 holes at The Open Championship, averaging 3.13 strokes to finish in the 41st percentile of competitors.
- His 4.55-stroke average on the 22 par-4 holes at The Open Championship ranked in the second percentile of the field (the tournament average was 4.18).
- Hodges was better than 57% of the competitors at The Open Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.67 strokes per hole compared to the field average of 4.78.
- Hodges failed to card a birdie on any of the eight par-3s at The Open Championship (the field averaged 1.3).
- On the eight par-3s at The Open Championship, Hodges recorded one bogey or worse (less than the field average of 2.3).
- Hodges failed to record a birdie or better on any of the 22 par-4s at The Open Championship. The tournament average was 3.4.
- At that most recent outing, Hodges' showing on the 22 par-4s included a bogey or worse 12 times (compared to the field's better average, 8.1).
- Hodges ended The Open Championship underperforming compared to the tournament average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.4), with three on the six par-5 holes.
- On the six par-5s at The Open Championship, Hodges outperformed the field's average of 1.2 bogeys or worse on those holes by recording one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Hodges Odds to Win: -350 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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Mike Toglia Player Prop Bets: Rockies vs. Athletics - July 29
Published: Jul. 29, 2023 at 6:25 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Mike Toglia -- 1-for-1 with an RBI in his most recent game -- will be in action for the Colorado Rockies against the Oakland Athletics, with Paul Blackburn on the hill, on July 29 at 8:10 PM ET.
He reached base in his only plate appearance in his most recent appearance against the Athletics.
Mike Toglia Game Info & Props vs. the Athletics
- Game Day: Saturday, July 29, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Coors Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Athletics Starter: Paul Blackburn
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +450)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +150)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +105)
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Mike Toglia At The Plate
- Toglia has two doubles, two home runs and five walks while hitting .216.
- Toglia is batting .313 with one homer during his last games and is on a four-game hitting streak.
- In nine of 17 games this year (52.9%), Toglia has reached base safely via hit, and that includes multiple hits twice.
- In 17 games played this season, he has homered in two of them.
- Toglia has driven in a run in five games this season (29.4%), but has had no multiple-RBI games.
- In nine of 17 games this season, he has scored, including multiple runs once.
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Mike Toglia Home/Away Batting Splits
Athletics Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Athletics has a collective 8.2 K/9, which ranks 24th in MLB.
- The Athletics have a 5.85 team ERA that ranks last among all league pitching staffs.
- The Athletics give up the second-most home runs in baseball (147 total, 1.4 per game).
- Blackburn (1-2) takes the mound for the Athletics in his 10th start of the season. He has a 5.06 ERA in 48 2/3 innings pitched, with 49 strikeouts.
- In his most recent outing on Sunday against the Houston Astros, the righty tossed 5 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
- In 10 games this season, the 29-year-old has a 5.06 ERA and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .297 to opposing hitters.
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Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
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.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in an email Saturday that his office would be “reviewing the judge’s opinion and will continue to vigorously defend the law.”
The executive director of Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter, said the judge’s 49-page decision recognized the law as censorship, a violation of the Constitution and wrongly maligning librarians.
“As folks in southwest Arkansas say, this order is stout as horseradish!” he said in an email.
“I’m relieved that for now the dark cloud that was hanging over CALS’ librarians has lifted,” he added.
Cheryl Davis, general counsel for the Authors Guild, said the organization is “thrilled” about the decision. She said enforcing this law “is likely to limit the free speech rights of older minors, who are capable of reading and processing more complex reading materials than young children can.”
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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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: J.J. Spaun
After the third round of the 3M Open, J.J. Spaun is in 27th place at -8.
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J.J. Spaun Insights
- Over his last 18 rounds, Spaun has finished better than par on 12 occasions, while also shooting three bogey-free rounds and 15 rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has carded a top-five score in one of his last 18 rounds, while ranking among the top 10 scores of the day twice.
- Over his last 18 rounds, Spaun has finished within five strokes of the top score for the day eight times.
- Spaun has finished in the top 10 once in his past five events.
- He has qualified for the weekend in four of his past five appearances.
- Spaun has finished with a score better than the tournament average in three of his past five events, including one finish within three shots of the leader.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Spaun finished 66th in his only finish at this event in three visits.
- In his past three appearances at this tournament, he has made the cut once.
- The Tour has played courses with an average length of 7,017 yards in the past year, while TPC Twin Cities is set for a longer 7,431 yards.
- TPC Twin Cities has seen an average tournament score of -8 recently, which is lower than the Tour scoring average of -5 on all courses in the past year.
- The average course Spaun has played i the last year (7,308 yards) is 123 yards shorter than the course he'll be playing this week (7,431).
- The tournaments he has played in the past year have seen an average score of -5. That's higher than this course's recent scoring average of -8.
Spaun's Last Time Out
- Spaun finished in the 30th percentile on the 16 par-3 holes at the Barracuda Championship, with an average of 3.13 strokes.
- He averaged 3.84 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 44) at the Barracuda Championship, which was good enough to place him in the 90th percentile among all competitors on par 4s (the tournament average was 3.97).
- Spaun was better than 88% of the golfers at the Barracuda Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.25 strokes per hole, compared to the field average of 4.53.
- Spaun carded a birdie or better on one of 16 par-3s at the Barracuda Championship, worse than the field average of 1.6.
- On the 16 par-3s at the Barracuda Championship, Spaun carded three bogeys or worse (more than the field average of 2.2).
- Spaun had more birdies or better (11) than the field average of 6.4 on the 44 par-4s at the Barracuda Championship.
- In that most recent tournament, Spaun's showing on the 44 par-4s included a bogey or worse three times (the field's average was worse, at 5.6).
- Spaun finished the Barracuda Championship recording a birdie or better on nine par-5 holes, while the field averaged 4.3 on the 12 par-5s.
- The field at the Barracuda Championship averaged 0.7 bogeys or worse on the 12 par-5s, but Spaun finished without one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Spaun Odds to Win: +3300 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: JT Poston
The 3M Open is entering the final round, and JT Poston is currently in second with a score of -15.
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JT Poston Insights
- Poston has finished below par on nine occasions, completed his day bogey-free three times and finished 13 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 16 rounds played.
- He has recorded one of the five best scores in two of his last 16 rounds played.
- Over his last 16 rounds, Poston has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round twice, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- Poston has finished in the top 10 twice in his past five tournaments.
- Looking at the past five tournaments he has entered, he made the cut three times.
- In his past five events, Poston has finished within five shots of the leader once. He posted a score that was better than average twice.
- Poston hopes to qualify for the weekend for the fourth straight time.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Poston has one top-20 finish in his past two appearances at this tournament. His average finishing position has been 20th.
- Poston made the cut in each of his last two attempts at this event.
- At 7,431 yards, TPC Twin Cities is set up as a par-71 for this event. In the past year, tournaments on the Tour have been played on courses with a shorter average distance of 7,017 yards.
- Golfers at TPC Twin Cities have averaged a score of -8 per tournament, lower than the Tour-wide scoring average of -5 in the past year.
- The average course Poston has played in the past year has been 140 yards shorter than the 7,431 yards TPC Twin Cities will be at for this event.
- Events he has played in the past year have seen players average a score of -5. That is higher than this course, which has a scoring average of -8.
Poston's Last Time Out
- Poston finished in the 62nd percentile on the 16 par-3 holes at The Open Championship, with an average of 3.06 strokes.
- He averaged 4.09 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 44) at The Open Championship, which was strong enough to place him in the 72nd percentile of the field on par 4s (the tournament average was 4.18).
- On the 12 par-5 holes at The Open Championship, Poston was better than 50% of the field (averaging 4.75 strokes).
- Poston shot worse on par 3s than the field his last time out, carding a birdie or better on one of 16 par-3s at The Open Championship (the other golfers averaged 1.3).
- On the 16 par-3s at The Open Championship, Poston had two bogeys or worse (less than the field average of 2.3).
- Poston recorded more birdies or better (six) than the tournament average of 3.4 on the 44 par-4s at The Open Championship.
- At that last tournament, Poston posted a bogey or worse on nine of 44 par-4s (the field averaged 8.1).
- Poston ended The Open Championship bettering the field's average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.4) with four on the 12 par-5 holes.
- On the 12 par-5s at The Open Championship, Poston outperformed the tournament average of 1.2 bogeys or worse on those holes by carding one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Poston Odds to Win: +650 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The U.S. State Department has selected an Indigenous artist to represent the country at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
Jeffrey Gibson, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, will be the first such artist to have a solo exhibition in the U.S. Pavilion at the prestigious international arts event.
That's according to a statement this week from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the government body responsible for co-curating the U.S. Pavilion, alongside Oregon's Portland Art Museum and SITE Santa Fe in New Mexico.
The State Department's records of the U.S. Pavilion exhibitions date back to when it was built, in 1930.
Although Indigenous artists have shown work more broadly in Venice over the years, the last time Indigenous artists appeared in the U.S. Pavilion at the Biennale was in 1932 — and that was in a group setting, as part of a mostly Eurocentric exhibition devoted to depictions of the American West.
"In 1932, one of the rooms was devoted to Native American art, but it was done in what I would say was a very ethnographic type of presentation," said Kathleen Ash-Milby, curator of Native American Art at the Portland Art Museum, and one of the co-commissioners of Jeffrey Gibson's work in the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. "It grouped native people together and didn't really focus on their individuality as much. There were Navajo rugs on the floor. There were displays of jewelry. Many of the artists were not named."
Ash-Milby, who is also the first Native American curator to co-commission and co-curate an exhibition for the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, told NPR her team selected Gibson because of the artist's wide-ranging, inclusive and critical approach to art-making.
"His work is multifaceted. It incorporates all sorts of different types of media," the curator, a member of the Navajo Nation, said. "But to me, what's most important is his ability to connect with both his culture and different communities, and bring people together. At the same time, he has a very critical lens through which he looks at our history as Americans and as world citizens. Pulling all those things together in the practice of an American artist is really important for someone who's going to represent us on a world stage."
Born in Colorado and based in New York, Gibson, 51, focuses on making work that fuses together American, Native American and queer perspectives. In a 2019 interview with Here and Now, Gibson said the art world hasn't traditionally valued Indigenous histories and artistic representations.
"There's this gap historically about these histories existing on the same level and being valued culturally," Gibson said. "My goal is to force them into the contemporary cannon of what's considered important."
A MacArthur "Genius" Grant winner, Gibson has had his work widely exhibited around the country. Major solo exhibitions include one at the Portland Art Museum last year and, in 2013, at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art. His work is in the collections of high-profile institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Art. Gibson participated in the 2019 Whitney Biennial.
"Having an Indigenous artist represent the United States at the Venice Biennale is a long overdue and very powerful moment," San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Director Christopher Bedford said in an email to NPR. "Centering the perspectives of contemporary indigenous artists is a critical component of fostering inclusivity and equity in museums, and in our world."
The details of Gibson's contribution for the 2024 Biennale are mostly under wraps. Curator Ash-Milby said the artist is working on a multimedia installation with the title "the space in which to place me" — a reference to a poem by the Lakota poet Layli Long Soldier.
According to the organizers of the U.S. Pavilion, the upcoming Biennale will enable international audiences to have the first major opportunity to experience Gibson's work outside of the U.S. It will be on view April 20 through Nov. 24, 2024.
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Lee Hodges
The 3M Open is nearing the end, and following the third round Lee Hodges is in first place with a score of -20.
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Lee Hodges Insights
- Over his last 13 rounds, Hodges has shot better than par on 10 occasions, while also shooting three bogey-free rounds and eight rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has finished with the best score of the day in one of his last 13 rounds, while scoring among the top five in three rounds and the top 10 on four occasions.
- Over his last 13 rounds, Hodges has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round three times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- Hodges has won one of his past five tournaments.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut twice.
- Hodges has finished within three shots of the leader in one of his past five tournaments. During that same span, he's posted a better-than-average score twice.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Hodges has one win in his past two starts at this event. His average finish has been ninth.
- In his most recent two attempts at this event, he's made the cut every time.
- Hodges finished atop the leaderboard at this event back in 2023.
- The Tour has played courses with an average length of 7,019 yards in the past year, while TPC Twin Cities is set for a longer 7,431 yards.
- Hodges will take to the 7,431-yard course this week at TPC Twin Cities after having played courses with an average length of 7,306 yards in the past year.
Hodges' Last Time Out
- Hodges was relatively mediocre on the eight par-3 holes at The Open Championship, averaging 3.13 strokes to finish in the 41st percentile of competitors.
- His 4.55-stroke average on the 22 par-4 holes at The Open Championship ranked in the second percentile of the field (the tournament average was 4.18).
- Hodges was better than 57% of the competitors at The Open Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.67 strokes per hole compared to the field average of 4.78.
- Hodges failed to card a birdie on any of the eight par-3s at The Open Championship (the field averaged 1.3).
- On the eight par-3s at The Open Championship, Hodges recorded one bogey or worse (less than the field average of 2.3).
- Hodges failed to record a birdie or better on any of the 22 par-4s at The Open Championship. The tournament average was 3.4.
- At that most recent outing, Hodges' showing on the 22 par-4s included a bogey or worse 12 times (compared to the field's better average, 8.1).
- Hodges ended The Open Championship underperforming compared to the tournament average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.4), with three on the six par-5 holes.
- On the six par-5s at The Open Championship, Hodges outperformed the field's average of 1.2 bogeys or worse on those holes by recording one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Hodges Odds to Win: -350 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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TUESDAY
LA. FERAL HOG MANAGEMENT ADVISORY TASK FORCE: 9:30 a.m., state Wildlife and Fisheries, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge.
MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING BASS PRO TOUR: Saginaw Bay, Bay City, Michigan through Sunday. Website: MajorLeagueFishing.com.
WEDNESDAY
LA. SHRIMP TASK FORCE MEETING: 10 a.m., state Wildlife & Fisheries headquarters, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge.
BUGS & BEER: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Skeeta Hawk Brewery, 455 North Dorgenois Street, New Orleans. Monthly open fly tying & demos. Open to public. New Orleans Fly Fishers Club event.
THURSDAY
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES COMMISSION MEETING: 9:30 a.m., Joe Herring Room, state Wildlife and Fisheries headquarters, Quail Drive, Baton Rouge.
FRIENDS NRA BANQUET: 6 p.m., Carter Plantation, 23475 Carter Trace, Springfield. Call Marcell Parker (985) 507-6992. Email: la29friendsfp@gmail.com
FRIDAY
FALSE RIVER COOKIE JAR BASS TOURNAMENT: 7 p.m.-midnight, LA Express landing, Jarreau. Fee $40/boat, max 2 anglers. Weekly event. Call Storm Randall (225) 937-0489.
AROUND THE CORNER
AUG. 8—FRIENDS NRA BANQUET: 6 p.m., Terrebonne Parish Rifle Range, 2100 Savanne Road, Houma. Call Jeff DeBlieux (985) 855-9619. Email: jeffdeblieuxiv@gmail.com
AUG. 10—JUNIOR SOUTHWEST BASSMASTERS MEETING: 7 p.m., Seminar Room, Bass Pro Shops, Denham Springs. Age-group club, boys & girls ages 7-18. Tournaments follow 10 days later. Two-day tournament Oct. 14-15, Toledo Bend. Call Jim Breaux (225) 772-3026.
AUG. 12—BOWHUNTING 101: 8 a.m.-noon, state Wildlife and Fisheries’ Woodworth Education Center, 661 Robinson Bridge Road, Woodworth. Fee free. Open to 16 and older. Registration required: louisianaoutdoors.com/events website, then click “event type,” then Bowhunter 101.
AUG. 12—FRIENDS NRA BANQUET: 5 p.m., Randolph Riverfront Center, 707 2nd Street, Alexandria. Call Rickey Parish (318) 308-1419. Email: rickeyparish@bellsouth.net
AUG. 12-13—LA. SPORTING CLAYS ASSOCIATION REGISTERED SHOOT: 3D Shooting Center, Oberlin. Email Dan Lavergne: dan@edcnow.com. Website: lasportingclays.com.
ONGOING
STATEWIDE TOURNAMENT & ANGLERS’ RODEO: Through Labor Day, CCA Louisiana summer-long saltwater fishing event. Tagged Redfish, Speckled Trout, Offshore, Inshore, Ladies & Children’s divisions. Registration required. Must be CCA member. Website: ccastar.com.
GRAND ISLE ONLINE RODEO: Opening day through Oct. 1, 6 Inshore & 6 Offshore categories. Cash prizes. Email: info@grandisleonlinerodeo.com.
FISHING/SHRIMPING
SHRIMP: Spring inshore season closed except “double rig” area Breton & Chandeleur sounds. All state outside waters open. Map website: wlf.louisiana.gov
OPEN RECREATIONAL SEASONS: Recreational red snapper; lane, blackfin, queen and silk snappers & wenchmen among other snapper species; all groupers, except closed for gag, goliath & Nassau groupers in state/federal waters.
CLOSED SEASONS: Recreational greater amberjack, gray triggerfish & red, gag, goliath & Nassau grouper in state/federal waters. Commercial take of greater amberjack. Note: gray triggerfish & greater amberjack seasons reopen Aug. 1.
LDWF UPDATES
• Lake Bistineau drawdown set July 31; Henderson Lake drawdown begins Aug. 1; Lake Claiborne drawdown set Sept. 18. Drawdowns underway on Bundick Lake and Ivan Lake.
• Tram ATV Trail, south tract Tunica Hills WMA (West Feliciana Parish) closed, repairs; Hope Canal Road (Maurepas Swamp WMA) & boat launch closed indefinitely, levee construction.
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Jr. SW Bassmasters
MANCHAC—Age-group results from the monthly Junior Southwest Bassmasters-Denham Springs’ July monthly tournament held from the North Pass Landing with anglers, their hometowns, number of bass weighed in parentheses (5-bass daily limit), total weight in pounds and big-bass winners:
15-18 Age Group: 1, Grant Brouillette, Baton Rouge (4) 5.8 pounds. 2, Hayden Talley, Greenwell Springs (1) 1.18. Big Bass: Brouillette, 1.73.
11-14 Age Group: 1, Rylee Hayles, Livingston (3) 3.23. 2, Axel Huval, Greenwell Springs (1) 2.48. 3, Blake LeRay, Brusly (1) .91. Big Bass: Huval, 2.48.
7-10 Age Group: 1, Ryder Owens, Denham Springs (2) 2.31. Big Bass: Owens, 1.54.
Adult Division: 1, Drew Comeaux, French Settlement (5) 11.82. 2, Brian Smith, Independence (5) 6.55. 3, Jack Hayles, Livingston (3) 3.23. Big Bass: Comeaux, 3.28. | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/check-the-outtdoors-calendar-for-fishing-events/article_5a7d02c0-2041-11ee-b010-ab6b360ae247.html | 2023-07-30T01:01:44 | 0 | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/check-the-outtdoors-calendar-for-fishing-events/article_5a7d02c0-2041-11ee-b010-ab6b360ae247.html |
Ascension Parish Little League baseball recently captured the Louisiana state championship in the 12u division, beating Eastbank, of Kenner, in an exciting game last week in Broussard.
Ascension Parish Baseball is representing Ascension Parish and Louisiana in the Little League Southwest Regional tournament in Waco, Texas.
The winner will advance to participate in the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The local team will be departing for Waco from the Parish Government Building, 615 E. Worthey St., Gonzales, at 8 a.m. Aug. 1. A short presentation will begin at 7:30 a.m. | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/ascension/ascension-little-league-team-headed-to-southwest-regional-tourney-in-texas/article_167c4bbe-2e54-11ee-9469-9baff5b75ea5.html | 2023-07-30T01:01:50 | 1 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/ascension/ascension-little-league-team-headed-to-southwest-regional-tourney-in-texas/article_167c4bbe-2e54-11ee-9469-9baff5b75ea5.html |
EKY city celebrates history
BENHAM, Ky. (WYMT) - The city of Benham hosted its first International Harvester Day celebration.
The celebration started with a 5k run. There were lots of activities and vendors, ending the celebration with a gospel concert,
George Massey Sr. said this event is important for the history of Benham and the tri-city area of Benham, Cumberland, and Lynch.
He said this has been a long time coming with hopes of preserving and celebrating history.
“We tried and tried to organize an International Harvester but we never did,” he said. “With the vision that Dan Quillen has, I look for some wonderful things to come in the city of Benham.”
Massey said he hopes in the future, the three cities can do more events and activities to bring the community together and keep the history alive.
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(KTLA) — An invasive fly species has prompted the quarantine of an upscale Southern California neighborhood, the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
The Tau fruit fly is native to Asia and is a “serious pest for agriculture and natural resources,” according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
The flies can be typically found on a variety of fruits and vegetables along with a “select range of native plants in California,” officials said.
After the detection of more than 20 Tau flies in the Stevenson Ranch area of the Santa Clarita Valley, a quarantine was placed on residents.
The quarantine area spans about 79 square miles, bordered on the north by Castaic Junction, on the south by Oat Mountain, on the west by Del Valle, and on the east by Honby Avenue.
Stevenson Ranch is an upscale neighborhood with a median home price of $1.15 million dollars according to Redfin.
Officials believe the fly was introduced to Los Angeles County by travelers who brought uninspected produce into the state. Agriculture officials note this is a common way for invasive species to arrive.
To prevent the species’ further spread, quarantined residents are asked not to move any fruits or vegetables away from their property. The produce they own may be safely consumed or processed, but must remain at the property.
If residents choose not to consume their produce, they must be disposed of by “double-bagging in plastic and placing the bags in a bin specifically for garbage,” officials said.
CDFA is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the L.A. County Agricultural Commissioner to “utilize a multi-tiered approach to eliminate the Tau fruit fly and prevent its spread to new areas.”
On properties within 200 meters of fly detections, crews will cut host fruit and vegetables to inspect for present fly larvae. Those properties will also be treated with a “naturally derived organic-approved material known as Spinosad, which will help remove any live adult fruit flies and reduce the density of the population,” said CDFA.
Fly traps that incorporate a pheromone along with a small amount of pesticide will also be placed throughout the treatment zones. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/california-neighborhood-under-quarantine-due-to-invasive-fly-species/ | 2023-07-30T01:01:55 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/california-neighborhood-under-quarantine-due-to-invasive-fly-species/ |
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
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.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in an email Saturday that his office would be “reviewing the judge’s opinion and will continue to vigorously defend the law.”
The executive director of Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter, said the judge’s 49-page decision recognized the law as censorship, a violation of the Constitution and wrongly maligning librarians.
“As folks in southwest Arkansas say, this order is stout as horseradish!” he said in an email.
“I’m relieved that for now the dark cloud that was hanging over CALS’ librarians has lifted,” he added.
Cheryl Davis, general counsel for the Authors Guild, said the organization is “thrilled” about the decision. She said enforcing this law “is likely to limit the free speech rights of older minors, who are capable of reading and processing more complex reading materials than young children can.”
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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GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A North Carolina man’s long-lost 1967 Mustang coupe was found after being stolen 21 years ago.
Detectives in Guilford County, and the owner of the car, were also surprised to find the vehicle was still in decent shape.
“Twenty-one years. That is unbelievable,” David Tucker said.
The blue Mustang was Tucker’s dream car. He and his son even formed a bond during the boy’s childhood, riding together in the coupe.
“Riding in it with my son … he was in a car seat in the back,” Tucker said. “He finally got out of the car seat and was able to sit up front with me. Just riding around with him, and seeing the look on his face. That’s the best.”
In 2002, Tucker decided to sell the car. He left it sitting at a friend’s house in Oak Ridge, where it might have more visibility for potential buyers.
But somebody decided to just take it.
“I can’t even describe the sadness,” Tucker said. “That was like my baby, you know? A member of the family just got gone. I never thought I would see it again.”
For years, Tucker worked along with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office to try to find it.
He checked in on his VIN number every year.
“The VIN number had been changed on it,” said Detective Sergeant Ryan Seals with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. “The initial VIN number … came back to a vehicle that had already been scrapped.”
But a few weeks back, deputies said that VIN number eventually led to a crack in the case: The car was found states away in Florida — and only a little worse for wear.
In addition to a little bit of damage on the inside and outside, the car, too, had been painted white.
“It’s nowhere near what it used to be. It’s going to take some work,” Tucker said.
Tucker is currently trying to figure out how to get the car back to North Carolina.
“It means a lot, there was a lot of memories.” he said. “That was my dream car, and my son loved it. We rode in and all the time. So I’m just anxious to get it back and maybe get it back to where it was when it got stolen.”
Tucker is also working with DMV to get his title back. He says it could still take several weeks or even months to get his car back to North Carolina. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/dream-car-mans-stolen-mustang-found-21-years-later/ | 2023-07-30T01:02:01 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/dream-car-mans-stolen-mustang-found-21-years-later/ |
SOAR hosts the Country Music Highway Tribute Show in Paintsville
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Shaping our Appalachian Region or SOAR hosted the second annual Country Music Highway Tribute Show in Paintsville Saturday.
Last year was the first time SOAR hosted the show but it was in Ashland. SOAR officials said it was important to them to expand it to all of the Country Music Highway cities.
The show included food vendors, craft vendors, and performers that were local to the Paintsville area.
The COO of SOAR Joshua Ball, said that bringing this event to Paintsville took work between multiple offices including tourism, city officials, and the chamber of commerce.
“We feel like this is a part of our calling to kind of create that pipeline and make sure that the pipeline of future generations to Nashville and beyond is still alive and well,” said Ball.
Letcher County, Prestonsburg, and Paintsville Tourism offices had booths to showcase what the cities have to offer visitors.
“It’s very important to us because we are at the heart of the Country Music Highway,” said Jeremiah Parsons, Director of Paintsville Tourism. “Also, it’s a chance for our folks to honor the legends that come from the highway but also showcasing the local talent that we have. The rising stars of U.S. 23.”
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(WFRV) – It may have many names, but depending on where you live, it only has one. “Cornhole” or “Bags” has been in the middle of discussions when it comes to what the popular bag toss game is called.
The American Cornhole Association (ACA) wanted to settle the debate about what the popular game is called. In addition to having it on its website, the ACA also posted on its Facebook page.
The Facebook post had nearly 600 engagements, and the results painted an interesting picture. A map with the results showed how different parts of the country have different names for the game.
Nearly 79% of the answers were “cornhole,” while just over 21% were “bags.” There was also a percentage for “bean bag toss.” Most of the answers for “bags” came from the Midwest.
But outside of the Midwest, answers were dominated by “cornhole.”
Regardless of what the game is called, most people play by the same rules.
On the American Cornhole Association’s website, it says that it was established in 2003 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was reportedly the first organized corn toss organization in the United States. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/is-it-bags-or-cornhole-official-governing-body-tries-to-settle-the-debate/ | 2023-07-30T01:02:07 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/is-it-bags-or-cornhole-official-governing-body-tries-to-settle-the-debate/ |
‘We’re here for the long haul’: Volunteers offer free food to flood survivors
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Saturday, David’s Legacy and Operation Letcher County Recovery joined forces to serve flood survivors.
More than twenty volunteers helped cook, pass out food, clothes and school supplies for people in the Fleming-Neon area.
Following the one year anniversary of the historic flooding, David’s Legacy Founder Tonya Charlton said the people there still need help.
“There’s things that we take for granted that they still need. And it’s humbling to be able to give such small things and know that it’s huge for them,” she said.
Which is why she brought her team from Laurel County to volunteer.
She said after coming again, it has made her open her eyes.
“If you want to realize how good you’ve got it, this is the place to go. And maybe, if nothing else, it’s gonna open your heart to start giving something back,” she explained.
Founder and Coordinator of Operation Letcher County Recovery Garry Conley said they are celebrating the survivors and their resilience during the past year.
”This is our fifth trip, we’re calling it Recovery 5.0 and this one, we’re calling a survivor celebration. We knew three months ago that this was gonna be the day of the one year anniversary and we wanted to be here for that,” he explained.
He said they knew they needed to come back.
“Everybody saw the news reports, everybody said, ‘This is terrible, I wish I could do something.’ And we decided we’d bring the food, the barbecue grill and do something and it’s turned into a coat drive, book drive, clothing drive,” he said.
However, he said they are not done. He said they are already planning their next trip in October.
“We’re here for the long haul, this is our fifth trip, we’re already scheduled for an October visit, somewhere before Halloween to come back and do the same thing. We’ll probably have a coat drive then once cold weather is going to be getting here and these kids are going to need these coats again,” he said.
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Kenya offers to lead Haiti policing mission to combat gangs
Kenya's foreign minister said on Saturday that Nairobi was willing to lead a multinational force into Haiti.
The UN has for months been seeking a volunteer to coordinate an assistance mission in Haiti, which is experiencing a surge in violence between police and gangs who control the majority of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
The escalating violence has displaced tens of thousands in the poorest country in the Americas.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed earlier this month to the Security Council for a volunteer to step forward.
Haiti requested foreign assistance late last year.
What has Kenya offered?
"At the request of the Friends of Haiti Group of Nations, Kenya has accepted to positively consider leading a Multi-National Force to Haiti," Foreign Minister Alfred Mutua said in a statement.
"Kenya's commitment is to deploy a contingent of 1,000 police officers to help train and assist Haitian police, restore normalcy in the country and protect strategic installations," he said.
Mutua said the planned deployment was still contingent on getting a UN Security Council mandate for the mission, and Kenyan authorizations.
"An Assessment Mission by a Task Team of the Kenya Police is scheduled within the next few days," he said.
What's the situation in Haiti?
Haiti has struggled with multiple problems, not least of them the influence of criminal gangs in Port-au-Prince and elsewhere, for years.
It was also destabilized by the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Prime Minister Ariel Henry has suspended elections to find a new president indefinitely, saying they are not possible given the security situation.
In a further indication of the lawless situation that emerged on Saturday, a US faith-based aid group said that a US nurse and her child had been kidnapped.
The Roi Haiti group said its director's wife, Alix Dorsainvil, and her child were missing. The US State Department said it was aware of the reports and was in contact with Haitian authorities.
Why has it been hard to set up an international mission?
Finding a candidate to lead a mission in Haiti has proved difficult both because of fears the mission might turn into a quagmire, and because the international community is haunted by its past failures when trying to help in Haiti.
Most notably, a previous UN mission in Haiti after a devastating earthquake led to a major cholera outbreak, in a country where the disease had been eradicated.
The disease, brought by Nepalese peacekeepers and released via sewage entering a river, killed roughly 10,000 people.
This might help explain the UN's desire to help set up a non-UN multinational force in the country instead.
Some countries were also reportedly wary of supporting Henry's government, deemed illegitimate by many of its opponents in Haiti after Moise's assassination and with no elections since 2016.
Anti-government protests and other potentially not gang-related unrest is also common in the country.
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(The Hill) – A majority of Americans believe former President Trump has done “something illegal” or “unethical,” according to a new poll.
The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist National Poll released Friday, found that 51% of Americans believe the former president has done “something illegal,” 27% said he’s done something “unethical,” but “not illegal,” and 19% said he’s done “nothing wrong.”
The results of the new poll come just one day after the Department of Justice (DOJ) levied new charges against Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case for attempting to delete surveillance footage. The superseding indictment brings the total number of counts facing the former president in the classified documents case to 40.
The poll, however, was conducted before the new charges against Trump were announced.
The survey also found that the percentage of Democrats who think Trump has done “something illegal” has increased — up from 78% in June to 84%. The number of independents that believe the same also increased from 50% to 52% in the same period, according to the poll.
The number of Republicans that believe Trump’s actions are “illegal,” however, has remained steady at around 13%. But, as the poll notes, there was a dip the number of Republicans that believe Trump has done “nothing wrong” — going from 50% to 41% since June.
DOJ special counsel Jack Smith has been investigating Trump and his allies’ efforts to upend the 2020 election. The former president also faces another indictment from New York district attorney Alvin Bragg for 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection to a 2016 hush money payment.
The survey of 1,285 respondents was conducted from July 25-27, with a margin of error of 3.6 percentage points. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/majority-of-americans-believe-trump-has-done-something-illegal-poll/ | 2023-07-30T01:02:13 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/majority-of-americans-believe-trump-has-done-something-illegal-poll/ |
The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: JT Poston
The 3M Open is entering the final round, and JT Poston is currently in second with a score of -15.
Looking to place a bet on JT Poston at the 3M Open this week? Keep reading for the betting trends you need to know before you make your picks.
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JT Poston Insights
- Poston has finished below par on nine occasions, completed his day bogey-free three times and finished 13 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 16 rounds played.
- He has recorded one of the five best scores in two of his last 16 rounds played.
- Over his last 16 rounds, Poston has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round twice, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- Poston has finished in the top 10 twice in his past five tournaments.
- Looking at the past five tournaments he has entered, he made the cut three times.
- In his past five events, Poston has finished within five shots of the leader once. He posted a score that was better than average twice.
- Poston hopes to qualify for the weekend for the fourth straight time.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Poston has one top-20 finish in his past two appearances at this tournament. His average finishing position has been 20th.
- Poston made the cut in each of his last two attempts at this event.
- At 7,431 yards, TPC Twin Cities is set up as a par-71 for this event. In the past year, tournaments on the Tour have been played on courses with a shorter average distance of 7,017 yards.
- Golfers at TPC Twin Cities have averaged a score of -8 per tournament, lower than the Tour-wide scoring average of -5 in the past year.
- The average course Poston has played in the past year has been 140 yards shorter than the 7,431 yards TPC Twin Cities will be at for this event.
- Events he has played in the past year have seen players average a score of -5. That is higher than this course, which has a scoring average of -8.
Poston's Last Time Out
- Poston finished in the 62nd percentile on the 16 par-3 holes at The Open Championship, with an average of 3.06 strokes.
- He averaged 4.09 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 44) at The Open Championship, which was strong enough to place him in the 72nd percentile of the field on par 4s (the tournament average was 4.18).
- On the 12 par-5 holes at The Open Championship, Poston was better than 50% of the field (averaging 4.75 strokes).
- Poston shot worse on par 3s than the field his last time out, carding a birdie or better on one of 16 par-3s at The Open Championship (the other golfers averaged 1.3).
- On the 16 par-3s at The Open Championship, Poston had two bogeys or worse (less than the field average of 2.3).
- Poston recorded more birdies or better (six) than the tournament average of 3.4 on the 44 par-4s at The Open Championship.
- At that last tournament, Poston posted a bogey or worse on nine of 44 par-4s (the field averaged 8.1).
- Poston ended The Open Championship bettering the field's average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.4) with four on the 12 par-5 holes.
- On the 12 par-5s at The Open Championship, Poston outperformed the tournament average of 1.2 bogeys or worse on those holes by carding one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Poston Odds to Win: +650 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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(The Hill) — More than 20 states across the U.S. are under heat advisories as of Saturday.
From the California coast to the Midwest to the Southeast and the North- and Mid-Atlantic, 110 million Americans are facing scorching temperatures that could even get up to triple digits, according to ABC News.
Earlier in the week, the National Weather Service warned of “continued excessive summer heat” across the country in a forecast discussion. In the Washington, D.C. region, daily highs sat around 96 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the NWS. In New York City, temperatures topped out at 90 degrees.
“Triple-digit heat continues across the southern half of the Plains to the eastern Gulf Coast while cool and unsettled weather continues across the northern Plains toward the Midwest,” the NWS said in their latest forecast discussion on upcoming weather between Monday and Tuesday.
The NWS said cooler temperatures will arrive in the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Sunday. However, they said these cooler temperatures will be preceded by thunderstorms as a result of the cold front creeping south.
“However, prior to the arrival of the cool air, the cold front will trigger strong to severe thunderstorms along with locally heavy downpours which may be accompanied with gusty winds and/or squalls as they move through the aforementioned areas from west to east through tonight,” the NWS aid in the forecast discussion. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/more-than-20-states-in-us-still-suffering-from-excessive-heat/ | 2023-07-30T01:02:20 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/more-than-20-states-in-us-still-suffering-from-excessive-heat/ |
The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Lee Hodges
The 3M Open is nearing the end, and following the third round Lee Hodges is in first place with a score of -20.
Looking to bet on Lee Hodges at the 3M Open this week? Read on for the betting odds and stats you need to know before you make your picks.
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Lee Hodges Insights
- Over his last 13 rounds, Hodges has shot better than par on 10 occasions, while also shooting three bogey-free rounds and eight rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has finished with the best score of the day in one of his last 13 rounds, while scoring among the top five in three rounds and the top 10 on four occasions.
- Over his last 13 rounds, Hodges has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round three times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- Hodges has won one of his past five tournaments.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut twice.
- Hodges has finished within three shots of the leader in one of his past five tournaments. During that same span, he's posted a better-than-average score twice.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Hodges has one win in his past two starts at this event. His average finish has been ninth.
- In his most recent two attempts at this event, he's made the cut every time.
- Hodges finished atop the leaderboard at this event back in 2023.
- The Tour has played courses with an average length of 7,019 yards in the past year, while TPC Twin Cities is set for a longer 7,431 yards.
- Hodges will take to the 7,431-yard course this week at TPC Twin Cities after having played courses with an average length of 7,306 yards in the past year.
Hodges' Last Time Out
- Hodges was relatively mediocre on the eight par-3 holes at The Open Championship, averaging 3.13 strokes to finish in the 41st percentile of competitors.
- His 4.55-stroke average on the 22 par-4 holes at The Open Championship ranked in the second percentile of the field (the tournament average was 4.18).
- Hodges was better than 57% of the competitors at The Open Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.67 strokes per hole compared to the field average of 4.78.
- Hodges failed to card a birdie on any of the eight par-3s at The Open Championship (the field averaged 1.3).
- On the eight par-3s at The Open Championship, Hodges recorded one bogey or worse (less than the field average of 2.3).
- Hodges failed to record a birdie or better on any of the 22 par-4s at The Open Championship. The tournament average was 3.4.
- At that most recent outing, Hodges' showing on the 22 par-4s included a bogey or worse 12 times (compared to the field's better average, 8.1).
- Hodges ended The Open Championship underperforming compared to the tournament average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.4), with three on the six par-5 holes.
- On the six par-5s at The Open Championship, Hodges outperformed the field's average of 1.2 bogeys or worse on those holes by recording one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Hodges Odds to Win: -350 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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(NerdWallet) – Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer in the U.S. — but it’s hardly the end of airport crowds. In fact, given record-breaking crowds already this year, there’s a good chance this Labor Day weekend could be busier than any prior Labor Day weekend.
Already this summer, U.S. airports have set fresh passenger records. June 30, the Friday before July 4, marked a new record high of passengers on a single day when more than 2.884 million people passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints.
That figure topped the previous record of 2.882 million people from the Sunday after 2019’s Thanksgiving, according to a NerdWallet analysis of TSA data showing the number of passengers screened at U.S. TSA checkpoints over the last four years.
Roughly 12% more people passed through U.S. airports in June 2023 versus June 2022, which is perhaps unsurprising given the lingering effects of the pandemic through 2022.
The more impressive feat, though, is that 2023’s crowds have exceeded 2019 levels. TSA screened 0.6% more passengers in June 2023 versus June 2019, proving that summer is back and bigger than ever.
Expect Labor Day 2023 crowds to be no different, but some days around the long weekend are significantly busier than others.
The best and worst days to fly Labor Day weekend
TSA checkpoint data suggests most people use Labor Day — which is observed on the first Monday of September — as a long weekend. They depart on Friday, bask in two full days of vacation and return home on Monday.
To avoid crowds, and likely save money, book Labor Day travel on days that aren’t the start and end of the weekend. Based on an average of the past four years, here were the most to least crowded days for the week surrounding Labor Day, ranked:
- Friday before Labor Day (most crowded).
- Thursday before.
- Labor Day Monday.
- Sunday after.
- Friday after.
- Monday after.
- Monday before.
- Thursday after.
- Tuesday after.
- Wednesday before.
- Sunday before.
- Saturday before.
- Wednesday after.
- Tuesday before.
- Saturday after (least crowded).
When broken out by pre- and post-Labor Day travel, here are the three least crowded days to travel ranked from least to most crowded:
Pre-holiday:
- Tuesday before (overall least crowded day pre-holiday).
- Saturday before.
- Sunday before.
Post-holiday:
- Saturday after (overall least crowded day post-holiday).
- Wednesday after.
- Tuesday after.
During the seven days after and before Labor Day (including the holiday itself), the Friday before Labor Day has been the single busiest day to fly over each of the past four years.
As far as the period starting on Labor Day itself and spanning the subsequent seven days, Labor Day Monday has been the busiest day to fly over the past three years. If Labor Day Monday is excluded from the rankings, the Sunday after has been the busiest over the past three years. In 2019, the trends were flipped: the Sunday after was the busiest, and the holiday itself was the second busiest.
The smarter, cheaper Labor Day weekend itinerary
If you work a standard Monday-Friday workweek and have the holiday off, leaving Friday after work and returning on Labor Day seems logical. But following the same itinerary as everyone else means you’ll likely pay — both in airfares and navigating airport crowds. For lighter crowds (and perhaps better deals), try these travel days instead:
Fly on the Tuesday or Wednesday before: Let Labor Day weekend become closer to a week by jetting off earlier than the folks leaving Thursday or Friday, assuming you have enough vacation days to use (or can work remotely). You’ll have more time away from home and be more relaxed without the big airport crowds.
Travel on Saturday: Crowds are light on Saturdays before and after the holiday. So, rather than rushing out of work on Friday afternoon to catch a flight, opt for the morning flight the next day.
That Saturday morning flight might also reduce your risk of delays, too. According to travel booking site Hopper’s Flight Disruption Outlook for Spring 2023, flights departing after 9 a.m. are twice as likely to be delayed than departures scheduled from 5-8 a.m.
Fly home the Sunday before: While most folks fly home on Labor Day Monday, you might get a head start by flying home on Sunday. Sure, you’ll have one less vacation day than folks following your same itinerary departing Monday, but that’s not a bad thing. By returning Sunday night, you’ll have a whole day to refresh and prepare for the week ahead by doing laundry, meal prepping or catching up on potential jetlag. Sometimes the nicest way to relax is by taking a vacation from your vacation. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/the-busiest-days-to-fly-around-labor-day-2023/ | 2023-07-30T01:02:26 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/the-busiest-days-to-fly-around-labor-day-2023/ |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it.
The explanatory note attached to the law said its goal is to “abandon the Russian heritage,” including that of “imposing the celebration of Christmas” on Jan. 7, and cited Ukrainians’ “relentless, successful struggle for their identity” and “the desire of all Ukrainians to live their lives with their own traditions, holidays,” fueled by Russia’s 17-month-old aggression against the country.
Last year, some Ukrainians already observed Christmas on Dec. 25, in a gesture that represented separation from Russia, its culture and religious traditions.
The law also moves the Day of Ukrainian Statehood to July 15 from July 28, and the Day of Defenders of Ukraine to Oct. 1 from Oct. 14.
The Russian Orthodox Church, which claims sovereignty over Orthodoxy in Ukraine, and some other Eastern Orthodox churches continue to use the ancient Julian calendar. Christmas falls 13 days later on that calendar, or Jan. 7, than it does on the Gregorian calendar used by most church and secular groups.
The Catholic Church first adopted the modern, more astronomically precise Gregorian calendar in the 16th century. Protestants and some Orthodox churches have since aligned their own calendars for the purpose of calculating Christmas and Easter.
Ukraine’s religious landscape has fractured for years. There are two branches of Orthodox Christianity in the country, one aligned with the Russian church, even as it enjoys broad autonomy, the other completely independent of it. The Orthodox Church of Ukraine, the branch that is separate from the Russian church, announced earlier this year that it was switching to the Revised Julian calendar, which marks Christmas on Dec. 25.
Its leadership last year allowed believers to celebrate the holiday on Dec. 25.
Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti reported on Saturday that the rival Orthodox Church, which is aligned with the Russian Orthodox Church, vowed to continue observing Christmas on Jan. 7.
Zelenskyy on Saturday traveled to the war-torn Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, which Russia has illegally annexed, but only partially occupies, and met with members of the country’s Special Operation Forces. Zelenskyy noted in an online statement that Saturday marks their official day of recognition and also the anniversary of the deadly attack on the Olenivka prison in the Russian-held part of the region in which dozens of prisoners of war were killed.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of the attack, with both sides saying that the assault was premeditated in a bid to cover up atrocities. A United Nations fact-finding mission requested by Russia and Ukraine was sent to investigate the killings, but the team was disbanded in January 2023 due to security concerns.
Zelenskyy described the attack as one of Russia’s “most vile and cruel crimes” in a video statement Saturday. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/ukraine-moves-date-of-christmas-day-to-distance-itself-from-russian-tradition/ | 2023-07-30T01:02:33 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/ukraine-moves-date-of-christmas-day-to-distance-itself-from-russian-tradition/ |
(NEXSTAR) — Pretend you accidentally knock your drink over. What would you say happened to it? If you’re from Texas, or just from the south overall, you might say it “tumped” over.
In general, the word is used when something falls over, spills over, or is knocked over. You can tump someone over or be tumped over by someone else. It’s a useful word — but is it even a word?
And moreover, why do Texans say this?
While “tump” isn’t only found in Texas, you’ll definitely hear it there. Several Texas news outlets have attempted to trace the word’s origin, including Texas Monthly, which pointed to a now-26-year-old post on a message board called Word Wizard (the website is now gone, sadly). According to Texas Monthly’s John Nova Lomax, that lost-to-time post explained that “tump” was a word meant to mimic the “thump” of something falling and hitting the ground.
A common etymological theory is that the word is a combination of the words “tipped” and “dumped” — both of which are frequently followed by the word “over,” as “tumped” often is. In other words, what’s known as a portmanteau, as explained by Texas Standard in 2017.
Again, the verbal phenomenon isn’t signature to only Texas. Many southern outlets, including Oklahoma’s The Oklahoman and Alabama’s AL.com, have noted the trend. Nevertheless, Texans online appear to proudly own the word.
“If you used the word ‘tumped’ you’re: A) from Texas B) not from Texas and possibly just had a stroke. See a doctor ASAP,” joked the popular Texas Humor Twitter account in 2014.
Musings on the word can be seen in connection with Texas Reddit, including this giant thread of Texas slang words.
In a 2020 Reddit thread, one new Texan asked how long until they could convincingly say “Yeehaw,” to which someone posed a counter-challenge: “The real test is when you can properly use ‘tumped over’ in a sentence.”
We may just never know where tump came from. What’s more, researching tump can be more difficult than it used to be since a certain former president’s last name takes up considerable search engine real estate now.
Finally, if anyone ever laughs at you for using tump, just know this: the word’s even made it into the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. So tump away, Texas! | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/what-does-tump-mean-and-why-do-texans-say-it/ | 2023-07-30T01:02:41 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/what-does-tump-mean-and-why-do-texans-say-it/ |
(NEXSTAR) — Yet another new, unsafe trend is catching attention.
This time, some TikTok users are encouraging viewers to add borax to their water, claiming the common cleaning product can help reduce inflammation and joint pain, or even “detoxify” the body. As you may have guessed, health officials are warning of the consequences the trend could have on your health.
Borax, or sodium tetraborate decahydrate, is a chemical compound commonly available in the form of a white crystalline powder. It’s been utilized in a variety of ways since the Middle Ages, and today is often used a laundry detergent, kitchen/bathroom cleaner, and even a bug and weed killer.
Boric acid has also been found to have bacteriostatic properties, meaning it can prevent the growth of bacteria, Dr. S. Ruddy Rose, director of VCU Health’s Virginia Poison Center, told Nexstar.
Despite its endless safe uses, however, borax is not approved for ingestion by humans.
Ingesting borax can cause people to become quite sick, according to Dr. Rose, leading to convulsions, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, heat burns, and even kidney damage.
“This happens pretty quickly,” he adds.
Even the company behind 20 Mule Team Borax, a popular borax product, has warned against participating in the TikTok trend.
“20 Mule Team Borax has many uses but ingesting is not one of them,” the company warned on July 25.
“Do not bathe in, apply to skin, or ingest Borax, including drinking it diluted in water,” the company continued. “It is not intended for use as a personal care product or dietary supplement.”
Should your child fall victim to the trend, Dr. Rose said you can follow up with the child’s pediatrician, as long as they don’t have any symptoms. But if your child is vomiting, has abdominal pain, or experiences a seizure or other serious symptoms, it’s best to seek emergency medical attention.
Several videos recommending borax have been removed from TikTok, according to NBC News.
Social-media users, meanwhile, should always be cautious about taking medical advice from influencers or TikTok personalities.
“Just beware of these types of activities,” Dr. Rose said. “The people promoting it may not be doing it for the right reason.”
Borax uses
There are plenty of non-dangerous ways to use borax that you may not be aware of.
- It can unclog drains. As recommended by Southern Living, 1/2 cup of borax and two cups of boiling water down a clogged drain should clear it right out. Let the solution sit for 15 mins before flushing with warm water.
- It’s a pest deterrent/killer. Borax is a desiccant, which means it sucks up moisture. In this way, borax can be useful to sprinkle in places where bugs might ordinarily populate. The powder will keep the area dry and make it less optimal for insects to make home. Meanwhile, if bugs are already in your home, it’s not too late. The Spruce explains that insects, like cockroaches and ants, become “dried out” from the inside and die after eating the powder.
- It can help grow your fruit trees. Bob Vila recommends adding borax to the soil around your tree to help keep the plant’s pH levels desirable for growth.
- It’s in ingredient in “slime.” If your kids love making and playing with slime, Taste of Home has a recipe for using borax to make the stretchy, gooey stuff. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/why-are-people-drinking-borax-cleaning-powder-on-tiktok/ | 2023-07-30T01:02:47 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/why-are-people-drinking-borax-cleaning-powder-on-tiktok/ |
(NEXSTAR) – The astounding critical and commercial reception of the new “Barbie” movie has catapulted all-things-Barbie back to the forefront of pop culture.
Even Allan!
Mattel’s Allan dolls — first introduced in the earlier half of the ‘60s as a “buddy” for Ken dolls — are currently experiencing increased demand among collectors and Barbie fans, with early specimens selling for upwards of $200 on eBay over the last several days.
The value of Allan dolls has increased, no doubt, due to Allan’s inclusion in the film. But that’s about the only effect the movie has had on the price of vintage Barbies, according to Barbie expert Rebecca Chulew, who has been featured such shows as “Collector’s Call,” “Toy Hunter” and “My Crazy Obsession.”
“Many vintage Barbies were produced by the millions and are easy to find,” said Chulew, who has sold over 10,000 Barbies on eBay and Macari over the years. “Everybody thinks they have a valuable Barbie. The truth is, the majority aren’t.”
Certain vintage Barbie dolls, meanwhile, might still be worth a pretty penny, but their value really isn’t tied to the movie, according to Chulew.
“The doll now is kind of holding steady,” she said. “It has a good value, but I don’t see it going up or down a lot.”
The most valuable Barbies, she said, continue to be the very first series of dolls ever produced in 1959. Specifically, the No. 1 or No. 2 Ponytail Barbies, which can fetch anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000 per doll, depending on condition, the inclusion of the original box, and — perhaps more importantly — the hair color.
“They made three blondes for every brunette,” said Chulew, who noted that brunette Ponytail Barbies from 1959 can sell for up to $6,000, even out of the box.
Chulew further said that sealed or boxed dolls don’t matter as much to many Barbie collectors, seeing as the early opaque boxes were more akin to “shoeboxes” and didn’t showcase the dolls. (“There’s a lot of [online] box sales going on” for folks who want just the packaging, she said.)
Another coveted doll is the Side-Part American Girl Barbie produced in the mid-‘60s, which can go for “about $3,000” (and reportedly once sold for almost double), according to the expert.
Collectors also tend to prize “Twist ‘n Turn” Stacey dolls (not to be confused with Stacie dolls) from the late ‘60s, as well as “Steffie-face” Barbies (i.e., a type of doll using a certain face mold) introduced a few years later. Both can sell for hundreds to the right collectors.
Other valuable dolls include rarer Barbies that weren’t widely produced — like the brunette mentioned above — and, specifically, Black Barbies. According to Chulew, first- and second-issue Francie dolls from 1967-1969 are tough to find, while Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbies (which commemorated the historically African American sorority) can go for up to around $1,000.
And then, there’s Allan.
Allan dolls — including the original from 1964, the bendable-leg version from 1965 and the Wedding Day Allan doll from 1990 — have seen a “slight increase [in value] due to the movie,” said Chulew, adding that sellers might be able to get a few hundred for each one.
The rest of the Barbie line, and even vintage dolls that were mentioned in the movie, are likely worth no more than they were last year.
“I think what you’re going to see in the next 30 to 60 days are a lot of people selling their childhood dolls. And a lot of them aren’t going to be valuable,” Chulew said. “A few rarities might be unearthed, but it might cause stagnation in the market. It’s going to be tough for collectors to sort through all the barbies being advertised as ‘rare’ when they’re not.”
Barbie collectors, on the other hand, might be busy scooping up other “Barbie”-movie merchandise to complete their collections or prepare for any future scarcity. For example, the collectible “Barbie” popcorn buckets from AMC are very “hot” right now, Chulew said, and certain dolls from Mattel’s latest line of movie-inspired figures are becoming hard to find, even if they’re still selling at retail prices.
“But they don’t appear to have made the Allan doll from the movie,” she lamented, “which may be a mistake on their part.” | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/your-vintage-barbie-dolls-might-be-worth-a-pretty-penny-if-you-have-the-right-ones/ | 2023-07-30T01:02:53 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/your-vintage-barbie-dolls-might-be-worth-a-pretty-penny-if-you-have-the-right-ones/ |
(NEXSTAR) — Pretend you accidentally knock your drink over. What would you say happened to it? If you’re from Texas, or just from the south overall, you might say it “tumped” over.
In general, the word is used when something falls over, spills over, or is knocked over. You can tump someone over or be tumped over by someone else. It’s a useful word — but is it even a word?
And moreover, why do Texans say this?
While “tump” isn’t only found in Texas, you’ll definitely hear it there. Several Texas news outlets have attempted to trace the word’s origin, including Texas Monthly, which pointed to a now-26-year-old post on a message board called Word Wizard (the website is now gone, sadly). According to Texas Monthly’s John Nova Lomax, that lost-to-time post explained that “tump” was a word meant to mimic the “thump” of something falling and hitting the ground.
A common etymological theory is that the word is a combination of the words “tipped” and “dumped” — both of which are frequently followed by the word “over,” as “tumped” often is. In other words, what’s known as a portmanteau, as explained by Texas Standard in 2017.
Again, the verbal phenomenon isn’t signature to only Texas. Many southern outlets, including Oklahoma’s The Oklahoman and Alabama’s AL.com, have noted the trend. Nevertheless, Texans online appear to proudly own the word.
“If you used the word ‘tumped’ you’re: A) from Texas B) not from Texas and possibly just had a stroke. See a doctor ASAP,” joked the popular Texas Humor Twitter account in 2014.
Musings on the word can be seen in connection with Texas Reddit, including this giant thread of Texas slang words.
In a 2020 Reddit thread, one new Texan asked how long until they could convincingly say “Yeehaw,” to which someone posed a counter-challenge: “The real test is when you can properly use ‘tumped over’ in a sentence.”
We may just never know where tump came from. What’s more, researching tump can be more difficult than it used to be since a certain former president’s last name takes up considerable search engine real estate now.
Finally, if anyone ever laughs at you for using tump, just know this: the word’s even made it into the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. So tump away, Texas! | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/what-does-tump-mean-and-why-do-texans-say-it-2/ | 2023-07-30T01:03:19 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/what-does-tump-mean-and-why-do-texans-say-it-2/ |
25-year-old killed in shooting at Jade Fox Lounge, suspect taken into custody
LAKELAND,Fla. - One person was killed in a shooting in Lakeland on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Police say the incident occurred around 1:51 a.m. at the Jade Fox Lounge on 3010 Lakeland Highlands Road.
READ: Dozens in Sarasota come together to raise awareness about gun violence
One victim, a 25-year-old male, was taken to the hospital, where he passed away due to his injuries, according to authorities.
Police say a second victim, a 48-year-old female, suffered critical injuries and is still in the hospital.
According to authorities, Jamilah Johnson, age 23, has been taken into custody, after a gun was found at the scene.
READ: One killed, three injured in Tampa shooting, police say
Detectives say the gun was reported stolen in 2015.
Johnson has been charged with Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to authorities.
Detectives are still gathering evidence to determine if anyone else was involved in the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is being asked to contact Detective Neal Robertson at neal.roberston@lakelandgov.net. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/25-year-old-killed-in-shooting-at-jade-fox-lounge-suspect-taken-into-custody | 2023-07-30T01:03:20 | 0 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/25-year-old-killed-in-shooting-at-jade-fox-lounge-suspect-taken-into-custody |
Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club holds annual Pre-Sturgis Scramble in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club hosted their annual Pre-Sturgis scramble on Saturday.
The club has been holding this event for more than 30 years. It began as a way to get your bike ready to go down to the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota. You did not have to be a member of the motorcycle club to participate in the scramble, as it was open to the public. The scramble used to be called a run and would have planned routes. There were 11 stops participants could stop at on their ride.
“Being a scramble, you can decide what route you want to take. Everybody takes a different route and the more spots that you stop, the more chances you have at winning the raffle,” said Marty Presler, president of the Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club.
Every year, the Freedom Riders will donate proceeds from the scramble to certain causes. This year, the proceeds were going towards Addilynn’s Bee-Lievers. It is a non-profit that started in 2022 in honor of Addilynn Lunstad, who has a rare genetic disorder with a variant of a gene called CACNA1A which affects how her brain cells communicate.
“Just to see everyone come out and support her and support our cause is just incredible. We always say, even if a person can’t give, just having her in their thoughts and in their prayers, I just really feel like that can move mountains,” said Toby Lunstad, mother of Addilynn.
If you would like to donate, support, or find out more about Addilynn, you can visit the non-profit’s website here.
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Dozens in Sarasota come together to raise awareness about gun violence
SARASOTA, Fla. - On Saturday dozens of people in Sarasota took to the streets to stop gun violence.
It comes more than a month after 13-year-old Aaron Hunter III was shot in the head in the backyard of a home in his neighborhood.
"It was hard. Like I really couldn't walk on my own. I had to have help. But now I can walk on my own and stuff and take steps and stuff. All I remember is I was picking mangos and I went to my friend's house and that's all I remember," Aaron Hunter said.
According to Sarasota Police, on June 22, Aaron was playing in the backyard of a neighbor's home in the 2900 block of Gillespie Avenue in Newtown when he was shot.
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It's unclear where the bullet came from. Police are still investigating and have yet to make any arrests. At first, doctors weren't sure if Aaron would survive.
"The feelings I had, I just think first it was like fear. And then it was like, acceptance, okay, this is really happening. This is really going on. But like, I said, I just thank God. I just thank God," Aaron's mom Erica Dorsey said.
Aaron had to undergo several surgeries at Johns Hopkin's All Children's Hospital.
While the bullet fragments have been removed, the bullet remains lodged in his head.
On Saturday, dozens of community members came together at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in Sarasota for a special Stop The Gun Violence Walk.
"This is a miracle that this young man is here with us today. And to take a tragic situation like that, that one that could have been, you know, fatal and turn it into something beautiful like this is what Sarasota is all about," Sarasota Mayor Kyle Battie said.
Dorsey says it will be six months to a year before Aaron fully recovers.
"Everybody that has come out. Everybody that is rallying around us, everybody that is supporting us. I just I thank you. I am grateful. My heart is full. I'm just so grateful."
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division at 941-263-6070. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/dozens-in-sarasota-come-together-to-raise-awareness-about-gun-violence | 2023-07-30T01:03:26 | 1 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/dozens-in-sarasota-come-together-to-raise-awareness-about-gun-violence |
JD’s Salsa coming to ND State Fair for more than half a century
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – Many vendors have been coming to the North Dakota State Fair for years, or even decades, to showcase their products.
KMOT’s Joe Skurzewski headed to the commercial buildings and introduces us to a familiar booth you may see out at the fair.
Before the North Dakota State Fair comes to a close, we had to take a break from the heat and head inside the commercial two building and check out some of the awesome businesses showcasing their products at this year’s fair.
“I have a lot of the folks who are in RVs and campers, they like this because it doesn’t take up much space. And it’s a five-year shelf life,” said Brandon Hatcher, with JD’s Salsa in Seconds.
JD’s Salsa in Seconds sells everything from salsas to different kinds of spices and everything in between. They’ve been coming to the North Dakota State Fair for more than a century. They say they’re proud to carry on a family tradition.
“I’ve been coming here since I’ve been 12 years old,” said Hatcher.
“And what do you love most about coming to the State Fair every year?” asked reporter Joe Skurzewski.
“Just seeing the people, repeat customers, but the folks that I only see one time a year when I come here to the fair… and also, the vendors, too. They’re friends that you see for nine days once a year. And so it’s good to revisit and see them again, too,” said Hatcher.
If you want to check out their products, you can go to the JD Salsa in Seconds website.
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EAA AirVenture midair helicopter crash, 2 dead: report
OSHKOSH, Wis. - The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a midair crash between two aircraft near Oshkosh. It happened Saturday, July 29.
According to WLUK-TV, EAA AirVenture reports two people were killed, and two others were hurt on the grounds. The two hurt are in stable condition.
The NTSB said one of the aircraft involved was a helicopter – the other a gyrocopter.
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The Oshkosh Fire Department reports, per WLUK-TV, that both aircraft crashed to the ground, with the gyrocopter coming down on a parked plane.
The crash grounded all aircraft for roughly two hours, according to the report.
Currently, Oshkosh is hosting EAA AirVenture – an annual event that draws thousands of planes and fans to the east central Wisconsin area. This year's air show started July 24 and wraps up Sunday, July 30.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.fox13news.com/news/oshkosh-midair-helicopter-crash-airventure | 2023-07-30T01:03:32 | 1 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/oshkosh-midair-helicopter-crash-airventure |
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.fox13news.com/news/small-plane-lands-in-ocean-off-crowded-new-hampshire-beach | 2023-07-30T01:03:39 | 0 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/small-plane-lands-in-ocean-off-crowded-new-hampshire-beach |
12th annual Ride to Fight Suicide aims to open dialogue on mental health
It's that time of year with the sun out and roads clear for many to rev up their engines and ride to remember lost loved ones.
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Leaders from the North Dakota chapter for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are raising funds towards mental health awareness in its 12th annual ride featuring nearly 100 riders.
“The Ride to Fight Suicide is a very upbeat event. Not to say that we haven’t shed tears because we have shed tears. We really try to shine the light on the celebration of life and supporting one another,” says AFSP volunteer Catrina Gullickson.
You don’t even have to be on a motorcycle to participate. Organizers say any vehicle will do.
All taking part in the ride are doing it for someone they lost.
“I am riding for my daughter who died by suicide eleven years ago. You know, I had heard about suicide a lot, but until it actually sneaks up and hits your family, it’s a different feeling. When my daughter passed away, I wanted to do something where I could help other people. By coming together, as a whole community, we can support one another,” Gullickson said.
The 150 miles ride began in Horace then made its way to Abercrombie, crossing into the Minnesota side at Pelican Rapids, Audubon, Downer.
They wrapped up at the American Legion in Moorhead.
The ride of remembrance will never erase the pain, but it could be a steppingstone towards spreading the right message.
“The pain will never go away. Whether it’s a friend, a family member, an acquaintance, those pains of losing somebody by suicide will never go away. We do support one another. We can grow from the experience, but we can also talk about mental illness and how we can help people open up about it. Try and reduce the stigma that there is nothing wrong with talking about a mental illness,” said Gullickson.
They also had multiple raffles so riders could win some extra cash.
All of the money raised goes to the AFSP’s North Dakota chapter.
If you are experiencing difficult thoughts, dial 9-8-8. | https://www.kvrr.com/2023/07/29/12th-annual-ride-to-fight-suicide-aims-to-open-dialogue-on-mental-health/ | 2023-07-30T01:03:57 | 0 | https://www.kvrr.com/2023/07/29/12th-annual-ride-to-fight-suicide-aims-to-open-dialogue-on-mental-health/ |
Family fun continues at Casselton Summer Fest
There was no shortage of family fun all weekend at the Casselton Summer Fest.
It started Thursday and finishes Sunday featuring all kinds of fun and games like bean bags, street dances and water fights thanks to the fire department.
There was also live music, raffles with prizes as grand as an ATV and enough food for everyone. | https://www.kvrr.com/2023/07/29/family-fun-continues-at-casselton-summer-fest/ | 2023-07-30T01:04:04 | 1 | https://www.kvrr.com/2023/07/29/family-fun-continues-at-casselton-summer-fest/ |
Inmate located nearly two weeks after escaping James River Minimum Unit
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it found an inmate who escaped from the James River Minimum Unit nearly two weeks ago.
Nathan Lang, 39, escaped the facility July 18.
He was serving time for property theft and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The NDHP says Corson County Sheriff’s in South Dakota received a tip regarding Lan’s whereabouts.
Authorities found Lang in an abandoned farm on State Line Road, five miles east of South Dakota Highway 63.
After a pursuit, Lang stopped his pickup and was arrested.
His girlfriend, Yorishia Hoon, and their 2-year-old child were also with Lang.
Lang and Hoon are each charged with burglary, theft, possession of stolen property, trespassing, eluding and child neglect.
The 2-year-old is now in the care of Child Protective Services. | https://www.kvrr.com/2023/07/29/inmate-located-nearly-two-weeks-after-escaping-james-river-minimum-unit/ | 2023-07-30T01:04:10 | 1 | https://www.kvrr.com/2023/07/29/inmate-located-nearly-two-weeks-after-escaping-james-river-minimum-unit/ |
Foley High School wide receiver star Perry Thompson flipping his verbal commitment from Alabama to Auburn on Saturday was nearly unprecedented in the modern era of football recruiting in this state.
“Nearly” is the operative word in the previous sentence.
Still, a 5-star recruit — particularly one from inside the state — making a move like Thompson’s is very rare.
Our sense of history compels us to note that there are still almost five months between now and the beginning of the early signing period for the Class of 2024, meaning Thompson could always flip back, or sign with another school entirely. However, it’s still a worthwhile exercise to walk through the brief history recruits flipping between Alabama and Auburn over the years.
But first, a few caveats ...
This list will not include such high-profile recruits — both of yesteryear and more recent times — such as Auburn’s Bo Jackson or Alabama’s Rashaan Evans, whom many assumed would end up at one school, but then signed with the other. Jackson and Evans (among others) stuck with their original public commitments, surprising and/or controversial though they might have seemed at the time.
We’re also going to stick to true “5-star” prospects of the modern, internet-based era of recruiting, which for purposes of this study are from 1999 onward. So this list won’t include the tales of Richard Todd (1971), Terrill Chatman (1986) or Sam Shade (1991), all good-to-great players who originally committed to Auburn but wound up at Alabama.
Another “exception” here is Corey Grant, an Opelika High School running back who signed with Alabama in 2011 before transferring to Auburn in 2013. He’s the lone notable player of the modern era to play at both schools, but alas, he was “only” a four-star recruit.
We’re really talking about three 5-star recruits — in three consecutive years a decade ago — who have pulled off an “in-state flip” prior to Thompson. Here’s that list:
1. Cyrus Kouandjio (Class of 2011)
Kouandjio, a 5-star offensive tackle from DeMatha Catholic School in Hyattsville, Md., shocked the world when he committed to Auburn during a nationally televised announcement on National Signing Day in February 2011. Kouandjio’s older brother, Arie, was then a freshman at Alabama, after all, so it seemed like a fait accompli the Cyrus would follow him to Tuscaloosa. Cyrus never sent his Letter of Intent to Auburn, however, and huddled with his family for a day or so before changing his mind and signing with the Crimson Tide. Kouandjio was a two-year starter at left tackle for Alabama — with Arie playing next to him at left guard in 2013, when Cyrus was a first-team All-American. He left school after his junior year and was a second-round pick of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, playing five years in the league with three teams.
2. T.J. Yeldon (Class of 2012)
A 5-star running back, Yeldon committed to Auburn during the summer before his senior year at Daphne High School. He flipped to Alabama that December, however, with the timing particularly painful for Tigers fans. Yeldon made his announcement via a three-paragraph statement on a Sunday night, mere hours before the start of the NCAA-mandated recruiting dead period. Because Yeldon was an early enrollee, Auburn’s coaches had no opportunity to try to win him back before he was already a student at Alabama (by which time it was too late). Yeldon went on to be a three-year contributor for the Crimson Tide, won a national championship as a freshman and was a first-team All-SEC pick as a sophomore. He left Alabama after his junior year and was a second-round pick of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, and played six years in the league.
3. Reuben Foster (Class of 2013)
Foster’s saga had more twists and turns than a telenovela. Originally from Columbus, Ga., he committed to Alabama during his sophomore year of high school. Foster moved across the state line to Auburn High School for his junior year, and flipped his college commitment to Auburn in June 2012. It was revealed around that time that Foster had the Auburn logo tattooed on his arm, seemingly all the proof anyone needed that the 5-star linebacker intended to sign with the Tigers during his senior year. But nothing is ever certain in recruiting, and Foster flipped again — this time to Alabama — on the Monday before National Signing Day. Foster was a four-year contributor for the Crimson Tide, won a national championship as a junior and was a unanimous All-American who won the Butkus Award as the top linebacker in the country as a senior in 2016. He was a first-round pick of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers in 2017, but off-field issues and injuries troubled him during his four years in the league. He most recently played in the USFL.
So it’s a short list to which Perry Thompson added his name on Saturday. He’s permanently burned his named into the ever-smoldering rivalry between Alabama and Auburn.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man has died at a Disney Resort in Orlando on Wednesday.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a call around 5:30 a.m. regarding an unresponsive person at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
The man, identified as 39-year-old Jeffrey Boom, was pronounced dead on the scene. However the cause of his death is unknown.
No further details were provided.
This remains an ongoing investigation. | https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/man-dies-at-disney-resort-deputies-investigating/ | 2023-07-30T01:04:38 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/man-dies-at-disney-resort-deputies-investigating/ |
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
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.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in an email Saturday that his office would be “reviewing the judge’s opinion and will continue to vigorously defend the law.”
The executive director of Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter, said the judge’s 49-page decision recognized the law as censorship, a violation of the Constitution and wrongly maligning librarians.
“As folks in southwest Arkansas say, this order is stout as horseradish!” he said in an email.
“I’m relieved that for now the dark cloud that was hanging over CALS’ librarians has lifted,” he added.
Cheryl Davis, general counsel for the Authors Guild, said the organization is “thrilled” about the decision. She said enforcing this law “is likely to limit the free speech rights of older minors, who are capable of reading and processing more complex reading materials than young children can.”
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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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A pedestrian was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Bradenton on Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at the intersection of State Road 70 and US 41 when a vehicle turning left, driven by a 24-year-old woman, collided with an oncoming car, driven by a 21-year-old man, in the intersection.
The male driver struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian, who was standing on a median divider.
The crash sent the victim right in front of a Sarasota County bus that was carrying passengers, that also hit the pedestrian.
The male driver fled on foot but was arrested and booked into the Manatee County Jail for leaving the scene with death, vehicular homicide and having no driver’s license.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene.
The crash is under active investigation. | https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/pedestrian-struck-killed-in-3-vehicle-crash-in-bradenton-fhp/ | 2023-07-30T01:04:44 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/pedestrian-struck-killed-in-3-vehicle-crash-in-bradenton-fhp/ |
The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Aaron Baddeley
Following the third round of the 3M Open, Aaron Baddeley is in fourth place at -13.
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Aaron Baddeley Insights
- Baddeley has finished better than par six times and shot five rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 12 rounds.
- He has carded a top-five score once in his last 12 rounds.
- Over his last 12 rounds, Baddeley has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round once, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on four occasions.
- In his past five appearances, Baddeley has not finished in the top 20.
- He has made one cut in his past five tournaments.
- Baddeley has finished with a score better than the tournament average in one of his past five events.
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- Baddeley has an average finishing position of 41st in his past three appearances at this event.
- In his most recent three attempts at this event, he's made the cut each time.
- This course is set up to play at 7,431 yards, 414 more than the average course on the Tour in the past year.
- The average course on the Tour in the past year has played to 69.25 strokes per round and a score of -5. At TPC Twin Cities, the scoring average is lower at -8 per tournament.
- Baddeley will take to the 7,431-yard course this week at TPC Twin Cities after having played courses with an average length of 7,263 yards in the past year.
- In the past year, the events he has played have had a scoring average of -7 among finishers, higher than the -8 average at this course.
Baddeley's Last Time Out
- Baddeley finished in the 30th percentile on the eight par-3 holes at the Barracuda Championship, with an average of 3.13 strokes.
- He averaged 4 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 22) at the Barracuda Championship, which placed him in the 53rd percentile among all competitors.
- Baddeley was better than 50% of the competitors at the Barracuda Championship on the tournament's six par-5 holes, averaging 4.5 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.53.
- Baddeley carded a birdie or better on one of eight par-3s at the Barracuda Championship, worse than the field average of 1.6.
- On the eight par-3s at the Barracuda Championship, Baddeley recorded fewer bogeys or worse (one) than the field average (2.2).
- Baddeley carded fewer birdies or better (five) than the tournament average of 6.4 on the 22 par-4s at the Barracuda Championship.
- At that last tournament, Baddeley's showing on the 22 par-4s included a bogey or worse five times (the field's average was worse, at 5.6).
- Baddeley finished the Barracuda Championship underperforming compared to the tournament average of birdies or better on par-5s (4.3), with three on the six par-5 holes.
- The field at the Barracuda Championship averaged 0.7 bogeys or worse on the six par-5s, but Baddeley finished without one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Baddeley Odds to Win: +5000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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Sunday starts out with a coastal shower or two, but most of us will stay dry through about lunchtime. Then isolated to scattered storms will form along the coast and eventually move inland later in the day. Temps start out around 80 degrees with afternoon highs in the mid 90s and feels like temperatures over 105 degrees.
Expect a similar pattern Monday, but Tuesday a cold front moves into the panhandle which means showers will arrive earlier in the morning along the coast Tuesday and Wednesday before the front dissipates.
Fewer showers and storms are likely Thursday and Friday with mainly pm storms next weekend. Highs all week will rise into the low to mid 90s with lows around 80 degrees. | https://www.wfla.com/news/scattered-storms-continue-sunday/ | 2023-07-30T01:04:50 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/scattered-storms-continue-sunday/ |
The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Adam Long
The 3M Open is entering the final round, and Adam Long is currently in 39th with a score of -6.
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Adam Long Insights
- Long has finished better than par nine times and carded five rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 12 rounds.
- He has registered a top-10 score once in his last 12 rounds.
- Long has posted a score within three shots of the day's best in two of his last 12 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day four times.
- Long has made the weekend and finished in the top 20 on the leaderboard once in his past five appearances.
- He has qualified for the weekend in one of his past five tournaments.
- In his past five events, Long has posted a score better than average in one of them.
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- In Long's previous four appearances in this tournament, he has finished among the top five once. His average finish has been 14th.
- In his past four appearances at this tournament, he has made the cut three times.
- This event will take place on a par 71 that registers at 7,431 yards, 414 yards longer than the average for Tour stops in the past year.
- Players have recorded 69.25 strokes per round and an average score of -5 in the past year on Tour. Events hosted on this course have a lower scoring average of -8.
- The average course Long has played in the past year has been 160 yards shorter than the 7,431 yards TPC Twin Cities will be at for this event.
- In the past year, the events he has played have had a scoring average of -6 among finishers, higher than the -8 average at this course.
Long's Last Time Out
- Long was rather mediocre over the eight par-3 holes at the Barracuda Championship, averaging par to finish in the 59th percentile of the field.
- His 4.05-stroke average on the 22 par-4 holes at the Barracuda Championship placed him in the 39th percentile.
- Long shot better than just 29% of the golfers at the Barracuda Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.67 strokes per hole compared to the field average of 4.53.
- Long failed to record a birdie on any of the eight par-3s at the Barracuda Championship (the other golfers averaged 1.6).
- On the eight par-3s at the Barracuda Championship, Long did not card a bogey or worse (the tournament average was 2.2).
- Long's four birdies or better on the 22 par-4s at the Barracuda Championship were less than the tournament average (6.4).
- At that most recent outing, Long's par-4 showing (on 22 holes) included a bogey or worse four times (better than the field's average, 5.6).
- Long finished the Barracuda Championship with a birdie or better on three of six par-5s, fewer than the field average, 4.3.
- On the six par-5s at the Barracuda Championship, Long recorded one bogey or worse, more than the field average of 0.7.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Long Odds to Win: +10000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Adam Svensson
The 3M Open is entering the final round, and Adam Svensson is currently in 49th with a score of -5.
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Adam Svensson Insights
- Over his last 17 rounds, Svensson has shot below par on 11 occasions, while also carding two bogey-free rounds and nine rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has recorded one of the 10 best scores of the day in one of his last 17 rounds.
- Svensson has recorded a score within three shots of the day's best in two of his last 17 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day six times.
- In his past five appearances, Svensson has had an average finish of 43rd.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut four times.
- In his past five appearances, Svensson has posted a score better than average in one of them.
- Svensson has made the cut in three tournaments in a row.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- In Svensson's past three appearances at this tournament, he has finished among the top 20 once. His average finish has been 32nd.
- Svensson has two made cuts in his past three appearances at this tournament.
- Svensson last competed at this event in 2023 and finished 49th.
- Courses on the Tour in the past year have averaged 7,019 yards, a good bit shorter than the 7,431-yard length for this event.
- The courses that Svensson has played in the past year have had an average distance of 7,292 yards, while TPC Twin Cities will be 7,431 yards this week.
Svensson's Last Time Out
- Svensson was in the 40th percentile on par 3s at the John Deere Classic, with an average of par on the 16 par-3 holes.
- He averaged 3.82 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 44) at the John Deere Classic, which was strong enough to land him in the 89th percentile of the field on par 4s (the tournament average was 3.95).
- Svensson shot better than 54% of the competitors at the John Deere Classic on the tournament's 12 par-5 holes, averaging 4.58 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.60.
- Svensson carded a birdie or better on two of 16 par-3s at the John Deere Classic (the field averaged 1.9).
- On the 16 par-3s at the John Deere Classic, Svensson had two bogeys or worse (more than the field average of 1.6).
- Svensson carded more birdies or better (11) than the tournament average of 6.4 on the 44 par-4s at the John Deere Classic.
- In that most recent outing, Svensson had a bogey or worse on three of 44 par-4s (the field averaged 4.8).
- Svensson finished the John Deere Classic carding a birdie or better on six par-5 holes, while the field averaged 3.8 on the 12 par-5s.
- On the 12 par-5s at the John Deere Classic, Svensson underperformed compared to the tournament average of 0.6 bogeys or worse on those holes by recording one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Svensson Odds to Win: +6600 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Billy Horschel
The 3M Open is entering the final round, and Billy Horschel is currently in fifth with a score of -12.
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Billy Horschel Insights
- Horschel has finished below par on seven occasions, completed his day bogey-free twice and finished eight rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 15 rounds played.
- He has registered a top-five score once and a top-10 score twice in his last 15 rounds.
- Horschel has carded a score within three shots of the day's best in three of his last 15 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day five times.
- Horschel has finished in the top five once in his past five tournaments.
- He has made three cuts in his past five tournaments.
- In his past five tournaments, Horschel has finished in the top 10 once.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Horschel finished fifth on the leaderboard in his previous appearance at this event, in 2023.
- This event will take place on a par 71 that registers at 7,431 yards, 412 yards longer than the average for Tour stops in the past year.
- Courses that Horschel has played in the past year have measured an average of 7,306 yards, 125 yards shorter than the 7,431-yard TPC Twin Cities this week.
Horschel's Last Time Out
- Horschel was in the 67th percentile on par 3s at The Open Championship, with an average of par on the eight par-3 holes.
- His 4.27-stroke average on the 22 par-4 holes at The Open Championship was poor, putting him in the 31st percentile of the field.
- On the six par-5 holes at The Open Championship, Horschel shot better than just 21% of the field (averaging 5.00 strokes).
- Horschel recorded a birdie or better on two of eight par-3s at The Open Championship (the other competitors averaged 1.3).
- On the eight par-3s at The Open Championship, Horschel recorded less bogeys or worse (two) than the tournament average (2.3).
- Horschel did not card a birdie or better on any of the 22 par-4s at The Open Championship. The field average was 3.4.
- In that last tournament, Horschel had a bogey or worse on six of 22 par-4s (the field averaged 8.1).
- Horschel finished The Open Championship underperforming compared to the tournament average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.4), with one on the six par-5 holes.
- On the six par-5s at The Open Championship, Horschel outperformed the field average of 1.2 bogeys or worse on those holes by recording one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Horschel Odds to Win: +6600 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Grayson Murray
Before the final round of the 3M Open, Grayson Murray is in 34th place at -7.
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Grayson Murray Insights
- Murray has finished below par on 10 occasions, completed his day without a bogey once and finished eight rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 14 rounds played.
- He has carded the best score of the day once while finishing in the top-five three times in his last 14 rounds.
- Over his last 14 rounds, Murray has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round four times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- Murray has finished in the top 10 twice in his past five events.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut twice.
- Murray has finished with a score better than the tournament average in two of his past five appearances, including two finishes within five strokes of the leader.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- In his past two appearances at this event, Murray placed 64th in his only finish.
- Murray made the cut in one of his past two entries in this event.
- This event will take place on a par 71 that registers at 7,431 yards, 414 yards longer than the average for Tour stops in the past year.
- TPC Twin Cities has seen an average tournament score of -8 recently, which is lower than the Tour scoring average of -5 on all courses in the past year.
- The courses that Murray has played in the past year have had an average distance of 7,328 yards, while TPC Twin Cities will be 7,431 yards this week.
- In the past year, the events he has played have had a scoring average of -8 among finishers, the same as the average at this course.
Murray's Last Time Out
- Murray finished in the 17th percentile on the eight par-3 holes at the Barracuda Championship, with an average of 3.25 strokes.
- His 4.09-stroke average on the 22 par-4 holes at the Barracuda Championship was below average, putting him in the 29th percentile of the field.
- On the six par-5 holes at the Barracuda Championship, Murray shot better than 50% of the competitors (averaging 4.5 strokes).
- Murray carded a birdie or better on two of eight par-3s at the Barracuda Championship (the other participants averaged 1.6).
- On the eight par-3s at the Barracuda Championship, Murray carded more bogeys or worse (four) than the field average (2.2).
- Murray's four birdies or better on the 22 par-4s at the Barracuda Championship were less than the tournament average (6.4).
- At that last outing, Murray posted a bogey or worse on six of 22 par-4s (the field averaged 5.6).
- Murray ended the Barracuda Championship underperforming compared to the field's average of birdies or better on par-5s (4.3), with three on the six par-5 holes.
- The field at the Barracuda Championship averaged 0.7 bogeys or worse on the six par-5s, but Murray finished without one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Murray Odds to Win: +10000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Kevin Streelman
Kevin Streelman is in fifth place, with a score of -12, after the third round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities.
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Kevin Streelman Insights
- Over his last 14 rounds, Streelman has shot better than par on five occasions, while also posting one bogey-free round and six rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has carded the best score of the day in one of his last 14 rounds, while scoring among the top 10 twice.
- Over his last 14 rounds, Streelman has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round once, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- In his past five tournaments, Streelman has had an average finish of 50th.
- He has made the cut in two of his past five tournaments.
- Streelman hasn't finished inside the top 20 in any of his past five appearances, with an average finish of 50th.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- In the past year, the Tour has played courses with an average length of 7,017 yards, 414 yards shorter than the 7,431-yard par 71 for this week's tournament.
- In the past year, Tour stops have seen an average score of -5, while TPC Twin Cities has a recent scoring average of -8.
- The average course Streelman has played in the past year has been 153 yards shorter than the 7,431 yards TPC Twin Cities will be at for this event.
- Events he has played in the past year have seen players average a score of -5. That is higher than this course, which has a scoring average of -8.
Streelman's Last Time Out
- Streelman was in the fourth percentile on par 3s at the Barbasol Championship, with an average of 3.38 strokes on the eight par-3 holes.
- He averaged 3.95 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 20) at the Barbasol Championship, which was strong enough to place him in the 69th percentile among all competitors on par 4s (the tournament average was 4).
- On the eight par-5 holes at the Barbasol Championship, Streelman shot better than 46% of the field (averaging 4.5 strokes).
- Streelman did not record a birdie on any of the eight par-3s at the Barbasol Championship (the other golfers averaged 1.4).
- On the eight par-3s at the Barbasol Championship, Streelman had three bogeys or worse (the other golfers averaged 1.9).
- Streelman's five birdies or better on the 20 par-4s at the Barbasol Championship were less than the tournament average (5.2).
- At that most recent outing, Streelman's par-4 performance (on 20 holes) included a bogey or worse four times (better than the field's average, 4.9).
- Streelman finished the Barbasol Championship with a birdie or better on four of eight par-5s, less than the field average, 6.2.
- The field at the Barbasol Championship averaged 0.9 bogeys or worse on the eight par-5s, but Streelman finished without one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Streelman Odds to Win: +8000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Lee Hodges
The 3M Open is nearing the end, and following the third round Lee Hodges is in first place with a score of -20.
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Lee Hodges Insights
- Over his last 13 rounds, Hodges has shot better than par on 10 occasions, while also shooting three bogey-free rounds and eight rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has finished with the best score of the day in one of his last 13 rounds, while scoring among the top five in three rounds and the top 10 on four occasions.
- Over his last 13 rounds, Hodges has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round three times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- Hodges has won one of his past five tournaments.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut twice.
- Hodges has finished within three shots of the leader in one of his past five tournaments. During that same span, he's posted a better-than-average score twice.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- Hodges has one win in his past two starts at this event. His average finish has been ninth.
- In his most recent two attempts at this event, he's made the cut every time.
- Hodges finished atop the leaderboard at this event back in 2023.
- The Tour has played courses with an average length of 7,019 yards in the past year, while TPC Twin Cities is set for a longer 7,431 yards.
- Hodges will take to the 7,431-yard course this week at TPC Twin Cities after having played courses with an average length of 7,306 yards in the past year.
Hodges' Last Time Out
- Hodges was relatively mediocre on the eight par-3 holes at The Open Championship, averaging 3.13 strokes to finish in the 41st percentile of competitors.
- His 4.55-stroke average on the 22 par-4 holes at The Open Championship ranked in the second percentile of the field (the tournament average was 4.18).
- Hodges was better than 57% of the competitors at The Open Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.67 strokes per hole compared to the field average of 4.78.
- Hodges failed to card a birdie on any of the eight par-3s at The Open Championship (the field averaged 1.3).
- On the eight par-3s at The Open Championship, Hodges recorded one bogey or worse (less than the field average of 2.3).
- Hodges failed to record a birdie or better on any of the 22 par-4s at The Open Championship. The tournament average was 3.4.
- At that most recent outing, Hodges' showing on the 22 par-4s included a bogey or worse 12 times (compared to the field's better average, 8.1).
- Hodges ended The Open Championship underperforming compared to the tournament average of birdies or better on par-5s (3.4), with three on the six par-5 holes.
- On the six par-5s at The Open Championship, Hodges outperformed the field's average of 1.2 bogeys or worse on those holes by recording one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Hodges Odds to Win: -350 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Sam Ryder
Following the third round of the 3M Open, Sam Ryder is in fifth place at -12.
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Sam Ryder Insights
- Over his last 14 rounds, Ryder has finished better than par on seven occasions, while also shooting one bogey-free round and four rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has carded one of the five best scores in one of his last 14 rounds played.
- Over his last 14 rounds, Ryder has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round once, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on two occasions.
- In his past five appearances, Ryder has had an average finish of 48th.
- He has made two cuts in his past five tournaments.
- Ryder has not finished within five shots of the winner or recorded a better-than-average score in any of his past five events.
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- Ryder has had an average finish of 30th with a personal best of 25th at this tournament.
- In his past four appearances at this event, he made it to the weekend twice.
- Courses on the Tour have played at an average length of 7,017 yards in the past year. This tournament will be held on a par 71 that registers at 7,431 yards, 414 yards longer than average.
- In the past year, Tour stops have seen an average score of -5, while TPC Twin Cities has a recent scoring average of -8.
- TPC Twin Cities checks in at 7,431 yards, 170 yards longer than the average course Ryder has played in the past year (7,261 yards).
- In the past year, the events he has played have had a scoring average of -6 among finishers, higher than the -8 average at this course.
Ryder's Last Time Out
- Ryder was in the 52nd percentile on par 3s at the Genesis Scottish Open, with an average of par on the 10 par-3 holes.
- His 4.25-stroke average on the 20 par-4 holes at the Genesis Scottish Open ranked in the fifth percentile of the field (the tournament average was 4.03).
- Ryder was better than 71% of the golfers at the Genesis Scottish Open on the tournament's six par-5 holes, averaging 4.5 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.64.
- Ryder fared worse on par 3s than the field his last time out, recording a birdie or better on one of 10 par-3s at the Genesis Scottish Open (the other competitors averaged 1.8).
- On the 10 par-3s at the Genesis Scottish Open, Ryder had one bogey or worse (the other golfers averaged 2.4).
- Ryder had fewer birdies or better (two) than the tournament average of 4.9 on the 20 par-4s at the Genesis Scottish Open.
- In that last outing, Ryder's par-4 performance (on 20 holes) included a bogey or worse six times (worse than the field average, 5.6).
- Ryder ended the Genesis Scottish Open with a birdie or better on three of six par-5s, underperforming the field average, 3.6.
- The field at the Genesis Scottish Open averaged 0.6 bogeys or worse on the six par-5s, but Ryder finished without one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Ryder Odds to Win: +10000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Seonghyeon Kim
Seonghyeon Kim is in 27th place, with a score of -8, after the third round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities.
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Seonghyeon Kim Insights
- Over his last 12 rounds, Kim has scored below par seven times, while also carding six rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has yet to finish any of his last 12 rounds with one of the 10 best scores of the day.
- Over his last 12 rounds, Kim has finished within five strokes of the top score for the day three times.
- In his past five events, Kim has not finished in the top 20.
- He has qualified for the weekend in one of his past five appearances.
- Kim has not finished within five strokes of the winner or recorded a better-than-average score in any of his past five events.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- TPC Twin Cities measures 7,431 yards for this tournament, 414 more than the average course on the Tour inthe past year (7,017).
- TPC Twin Cities has seen an average tournament score of -8 recently, which is lower than the Tour scoring average of -5 on all courses in the past year.
- Kim will take to the 7,431-yard course this week at TPC Twin Cities after having played courses with an average length of 7,290 yards in the past year.
- In the past year, the events he has played have had a scoring average of -6 among finishers, higher than the -8 average at this course.
Kim's Last Time Out
- Kim finished in the 59th percentile on the eight par-3 holes at the Barracuda Championship, with an average of par.
- His 4-stroke average on the 22 par-4 holes at the Barracuda Championship placed him in the 53rd percentile.
- Kim shot better than 50% of the field at the Barracuda Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.5 strokes per hole in comparison to the field average of 4.53.
- Kim shot better on par 3s than most players his last time out, carding a birdie or better on two of eight par-3s at the Barracuda Championship (the tournament average was 1.6).
- On the eight par-3s at the Barracuda Championship, Kim had fewer bogeys or worse (one) than the field average (2.2).
- Kim's two birdies or better on the 22 par-4s at the Barracuda Championship were less than the field average (6.4).
- At that last outing, Kim's showing on the 22 par-4s included a bogey or worse two times (the field's average was worse, at 5.6).
- Kim finished the Barracuda Championship underperforming compared to the field's average of birdies or better on par-5s (4.3), with three on the six par-5 holes.
- The field at the Barracuda Championship averaged 0.7 bogeys or worse on the six par-5s, but Kim finished without one.
3M Open Time and Date Info
- Date: July 27-30, 2023
- Course: TPC Twin Cities
- Location: Blaine, Minnesota
- Par: 71 / 7,431 yards
- Kim Odds to Win: +8000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
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.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in an email Saturday that his office would be “reviewing the judge’s opinion and will continue to vigorously defend the law.”
The executive director of Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter, said the judge’s 49-page decision recognized the law as censorship, a violation of the Constitution and wrongly maligning librarians.
“As folks in southwest Arkansas say, this order is stout as horseradish!” he said in an email.
“I’m relieved that for now the dark cloud that was hanging over CALS’ librarians has lifted,” he added.
Cheryl Davis, general counsel for the Authors Guild, said the organization is “thrilled” about the decision. She said enforcing this law “is likely to limit the free speech rights of older minors, who are capable of reading and processing more complex reading materials than young children can.”
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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OSHKOSH, Wis. — Two people were killed and two others injured Saturday in a midair collision at an airport in Wisconsin.
The association, citing the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, said two people were killed and two injured. The injured were taken to a local hospital and were in stable condition.
The association said further information would be released as additional details are confirmed. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
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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.”
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Forte survived a photo finish and a stewards’ inquiry to win the $500,000 Jim Dandy by a nose at Saratoga on Saturday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher his record-extending seventh victory in the Grade 1 race.
Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., Forte ran nine furlongs in 1:49.61 on a sloppy track. Saudi Crown was second and Angel of Empire was another half-length back in third. Disarm was fourth and Hit Show last in the five-horse field. Brad Cox trains Saudi Crown, Angel of Empire and Hit Show.
The inquiry into the stretch run resulted in no change to the order of finish.
Forte finished second in the Belmont Stakes on June 10, his first start back from 10 weeks’ rest after being scratched the morning of the Kentucky Derby on May 6 with a bruised foot. The colt had been the morning-line favorite for the Derby.
The victory was worth $275,000. Forte has seven wins in nine career starts.
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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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