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CHICO — Bringing together representatives of regional broadband advocates, Chico State’s North State Planning and Development Collective will host its fifth annual Virtual Broadband Summit, 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. Attendance at the event will be available online only.
Representatives from the California Department of Technology, California Emerging Technology Fund, California Public Utilities Commission, Rural Counties Representatives of California and National Telecommunications Industry Association will discuss north state broadband internet — including current efforts, legislation and initiatives.
Registration is $25, and is available through Eventbrite. Enter “5th annual virtual broadband” in the search field to locate the registration tab.
Summit attendees can learn about what’s happening across the north state to help bridge the digital divide, including sessions covering Broadband for All and Middle Mile update, Legislation and Policy update, Digital Equity and BEAD Initiative update, North State Rural Projects and Consortia Funding Timeline update, Golden State Connect Overview and Project Area update, Affordable Connectivity Program overview and a National Telecommunications Industry Association update.
For further information, contact Alice Patterson of the North State Planning and Development Collective at ampatterson@csuchico.edu. | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/broadband-conference-will-discuss-improving-north-state-coverage/ | 2023-07-30T11:17:49 | 1 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/broadband-conference-will-discuss-improving-north-state-coverage/ |
Here’s a column about an event I write about almost every year. This time, it’s going to be a little different.
First, the event: The 14th Annual Tucker Mesker Memorial Classic is coming up next weekend in Corning. It’s an annual fundraising softball tournament put on by the family of Tucker Mesker, a young Corning man who was killed in a traffic accident at just 22 in 2008.
Tucker loved softball, his family and his friends. The latter two join forces every year to honor his memory with an event that’s become a local institution in its own right. To date, the tournament has raised $175,000 that has gone right back into the community in the form of scholarships and park improvements; on a different level, it brings an entire town together in a way not seen in this arena since softball was king in the 1980s.
It’s the story of a remarkable life that somehow lives on at the very place this young man may have most enjoyed it. Over a thousand people turn out in this small town for an event that has been named Best of Tehama County two years running.
If you’ve never been, you should go. Along the way, there’s something I would like you to stop and think about.
Last weekend, my wife and I drove to a memorial service for the son of a longtime friend. We started talking about the number of young people we knew from our circle of family and friends who died while their parents were still alive.
So we started counting. Twenty minutes into the conversation, we were up to 85.
You read correctly. In our own little circle, almost entirely from one little town, we thought of 85 different instances in which a parent had to bury a child — usually after that child had grown into a teenager or young adult.
That should never happen. I don’t have any historical data with which to compare this, but it seems to me it’s happening far too often these days.
Right down the line, these deaths left parents, and siblings, and friends inconsolable. None will ever “get over it” — and none will ever escape the pain. I cannot imagine such unfathomable grief or how people persevere in the years that follow.
I want to emphasize that when you lose a child, “how it happened” doesn’t matter. Every loss hurts the same. Whether it’s their fault, or somebody else’s fault, or nobody’s fault, the end result is this: A parent is sentenced to a lifetime of the worst possible kind of anguish. I’ve seen it etched on far too many faces.
It can hit hardest at the memorial service, especially when you see photos of the happy faces of the deceased people as children. All you want to do is turn back the clock and let that happy young person live on. But you can’t. You live with the memory — if you’re able. Not everyone can carry that burden, and how anyone can is beyond me.
I had an aunt who died in a fire at the age of 18, just a couple of months after being married. The grief, it is said, killed my 55-year-old grandfather a few months later. That was 74 years ago. I can tell my 97-year-old father feels those losses even today.
That’s one story. Incredibly, my wife and I thought of 84 others, all of which have taken place during our lifetimes.
We’re the ones left behind, and we’re the ones who need to carry on. How we do it is up to us, but by far the best option, it seems, is to carry on in a manner that honors the memories of those who went before us. I can’t imagine any family doing a better job of that than what the Mesker family does every year in Corning.
Every year, they make sure Tucker Mesker’s spirit is alive and well in his hometown, doing an awful lot of good for those still living there today. Those efforts also lead to a weekend of laughter and softball right at the very place Tucker enjoyed more than his share of both — and no shortage of tears, which always seem to flow most freely during the releasing of doves before the championship game.
And somehow, it all adds up to keeping the spirit of a person alive, right here on this Earth, and that’s an incredibly special thing to do — while helping dozens of other young people move forward with their own lives. That’s what keeps us coming back every year.
So if you’re still able, hug your kids. Even if they’re 40. Not everyone is that lucky.
The Tucker Mesker Memorial Classic will be held at Yost Field in Corning beginning Friday night and running through early Sunday afternoon. Mike Wolcott is the editor of the Enterprise-Record. He can be reached at mwolcott@chicoer.com. | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/coming-together-to-channel-grief-into-hope-editors-notes/ | 2023-07-30T11:17:55 | 1 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/coming-together-to-channel-grief-into-hope-editors-notes/ |
Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
In the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag final on Sunday, Alexei Popyrin meets Stan Wawrinka.
Wawrinka is favored (-200) to win the title versus Popyrin (+155).
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Match Information
- Tournament: The Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris
- Location: Umag, Croatia
- Court Surface: Clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Stan Wawrinka has a 66.7% chance to win.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Popyrin beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7, 7-5, 6-3.
- Wawrinka was victorious 6-3, 6-4 versus Lorenzo Sonego in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Popyrin has played 47 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces, and 28.0 games per match (25.3 in best-of-three matches).
- On clay, Popyrin has played 16 matches over the past year, totaling 26.7 games per match (26.0 in best-of-three matches) while winning 51.5% of games.
- In the past year, Wawrinka has competed in 40 total matches (across all court surfaces), winning 51.1% of the games. He averages 27.3 games per match (24.6 in best-of-three matches) and 10.6 games per set.
- On clay, Wawrinka has played 11 matches and averaged 28.7 games per match (23.4 in best-of-three matches) and 10.9 games per set.
- Popyrin and Wawrinka have not matched up against each other since 2015.
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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Baker, 54; Terry Crews, 55; Lisa Kudrow, 60; Laurence Fishburne, 62.
Happy Birthday: Diversification will be necessary, along with some fancy footwork, if you want to make a splash and come out on top. Focus on your end game and put your energy where it counts. Discipline will make the difference between success and failure, along with keeping what you propose to do simple and affordable. The trick is to avoid excess in any way, shape or form. Your numbers are 7, 12, 22, 26, 30, 33, 42.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Consider your options carefully before moving. A change or offer won’t be as good as anticipated and may bring about unexpected costs. Stick to self-improvements that fit your budget and offer peace of mind. Love and romance are favored. 2 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Pay attention to detail and offer insight and help to those in need. You will find yourself in an opportunity-filled position. A day trip, reunion or self-improvement project will give you the boost you need to strive to reach your next goal. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Observation will help you decide your next steps. Don’t let others limit or goad you into something that will compromise your reputation or position. Be blatant about what you have to offer. Focus on self-improvement, not trying to be something you are not. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shift gears and head in a direction that you find comforting. It’s time to accommodate your needs and to make it clear to others regarding your needs. Stand up for yourself, and you’ll alleviate stress and stop anyone trying to take advantage of you. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A steady pace will help you reach your destination. Keep your mind on your goal, and refuse to let anyone lead you astray. Say no to overindulgent behavior, and let your actions speak for you. Discipline and hard work counter poor decisions. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Express your feelings, discuss your intentions and proceed with your plans. A change of routine will give you hope for a better future. Domestic improvements will encourage you to build a strong foundation. Take advantage of an opportunity, and don’t look back. 5 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t make decisions based on your emotions. Step back, be observant and discuss your thoughts with someone you trust. When doubt surfaces, take a pass; overspending on unnecessary items won’t help you fix a sensitive situation. 2 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have everything you need to explore your life journey. Discipline, insight and the will to turn your dream into a reality will lead to the changes and opportunities you desire. Don’t hold back; offer your input and you’ll stand out and gain respect. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep an open mind, but don’t let someone sway you down a path that isn’t right for you. Self-reliance, motivation and having control will ensure that you aren’t taken advantage of or subject to losing financially. Work on personal growth, not following others. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Channel your efforts into personal matters that can make or break your financial, emotional or physical dreams. Recognize what’s important to you and concentrate on what you want. Opportunity is apparent. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take your time, rule out what doesn’t appeal to you and distance yourself from anyone trying to pressure you. Self-improvement and reassessing your relationships with others will give you clarity that encourages you to make better decisions. Romance is apparent, but self-love comes first. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a move. Don’t hesitate when the path is clear and the opportunities are abundant. Put all your ducks in a row, include those who have something to contribute and make the changes that will boost your confidence, financial position and prospects. 4 stars
Birthday Baby: You are driven, intelligent and flexible. You are disciplined and hardworking.
1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.
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How to Watch NASCAR, F1, IndyCar & More: Auto Racing Streaming Live - Sunday, July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 5:36 AM CDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
True auto racing fans know that there's no such thing as too many races. From the starting gun to the checkered flag, you want to see it all. Check out the article below to find out how to watch or live stream the Formula 1, Formula E, Motocross, NASCAR Cup Series, and NHRA Drag Racing action airing on Fubo on Sunday, July 30.
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Auto Racing Streaming Live Today
Watch Formula 1: Belgium Grand Prix
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 8:55 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Motocross: MXGP Finland - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Formula E: Round 16: London - Race
- Series: Formula E
- Game Time: 11:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: USA Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NHRA Drag Racing: DENSO Sonoma Nationals
- Series: NHRA Drag Racing
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a lot of criticism about her “word salad” speeches. The best description I heard compared her to one who chooses words that would be easily understood in a kindergarten class.
I think that is a reflection of brilliance. She assessed the average cognizance levels of those who still support the 180-degree-turn the country took beginning January 20, 2021. Others are still on board with Biden and Harris only because Trump got the boot. One of my good friends even said Charlie Manson and Ted Kaczynski would be a hundred times better than Trump and anybody. That particular friend is one who suffers from partisan bigotry. He loves the poisonous words that appear on this Opinion Page authored by those who judge people, not by the content of their character, but by whether they choose to hang a “D” or an “R” behind their name.
Hopefully, after Hunter Biden’s sweetheart plea deal got squashed, even some of the most loyal, unwavering “D’s” will begin to realize some of their own party members also have flaws.
— Steve Christensen, Oroville | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-harris-is-merely-speaking-to-her-audience/ | 2023-07-30T11:18:08 | 0 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-harris-is-merely-speaking-to-her-audience/ |
Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Ladies Open Lausanne
On Sunday, Clara Burel (No. 84 in the world) takes on Elisabetta Cocciaretto (No. 42) in the final of the Ladies Open Lausanne.
Cocciaretto is favored to win the tournament championship over Burel, with -150 odds compared to the underdog's +115.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Match Information
- Tournament: The Ladies Open Lausanne
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Tennis Club du Stade-Lausanne
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Court Surface: Clay
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto has a 60.0% chance to win.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Trends and Insights
- Burel defeated Diane Parry 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Cocciaretto came out on top 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 against Anna Bondar in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Through 28 matches over the past year (across all court surfaces), Burel has played 23.2 games per match and won 50.9% of them.
- Burel has played 11 matches on clay over the past year, and 22.7 games per match.
- In her 41 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Cocciaretto is averaging 21.5 games per match while winning 52.1% of those games.
- On clay, Cocciaretto has played 13 matches and averaged 23.2 games per match and 9.7 games per set.
- Burel and Cocciaretto have played one time dating back to 2015, in the WTA 125K Bol, Croatia Women Singles 2022 quarterfinals. Cocciaretto claimed victory in that bout 6-2, 6-4.
- In terms of sets, Cocciaretto has won two against Burel (100.0%), while Burel has clinched zero.
- Cocciaretto has the edge in 18 total games against Burel, claiming 12 of them.
- In their one match against each other, Burel and Cocciaretto are averaging 18.0 games and 2.0 sets.
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There are forces competing to control our lives. The Green New Deal is pushing our society to dramatically alter our way of life to impact the warming planet; one component, eliminating fossil fuels.
The AP reports “Federal land managers have formally withdrawn their authorization of Canadian mining company lithium exploration project …” Lithium is currently a necessary element for the construction of batteries to power electric cars, tools, etc. How are we to move to electric and away from fossil fuels when we cannot mine lithium? And how are we to power the charging stations without fossil fuels? Remember, the environmentalists declared nuclear power, the cleanest energy available, a dirty and dangerous source. Environmentalist have fought practical attempts to fuel the proverbial engine that moves and builds America yet seem to lack an actual viable plan. Their current plan is comprised of blocking proven means of energy and proposing infeasible dreams of energy. Perhaps their goal is the ruination of America and regression to 1870.
Green energy sources are gravely impacting our natural environment, the full detrimental impact yet to be understood. The World Economic Forum, established by Klaus Schwab in 1971, largely dictates the trajectory of our nation. Please educate yourself on the World Economic Forum’s plan. More people need to wake up to the agenda and forces of power and money among us. Their plan is NOT for a better America. You might also research the young world leaders who have attended the WEF’s institute of brainwashing. Very enlightening.
— Becky Callas, Chico | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-infeasible-dreams-of-the-green-new-deal/ | 2023-07-30T11:18:14 | 1 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-infeasible-dreams-of-the-green-new-deal/ |
Switzerland won Group A with a 0-0 draw against New Zealand that knocked out the co-hosts thanks to Norway’s big win.
The game was not a thriller. The teams basically split possession 50-50 and there were just five combined shots on target. New Zealand had 12 shots overall knowing that it needed to do more than a draw to get to the knockout rounds.
Switzerland is through to the FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 🇨🇭
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 30, 2023
Rewatch La Nati claim the top spot in Group A in our 90' in 90" ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/8mk7xOSCxN
Switzerland entered the match with four points while New Zealand had three. Switzerland knew that it could win the group no matter what with a tie and was determined to get that result.
New Zealand was knocked out of the World Cup on goal difference. The co-hosts ended up with an even goal difference after a 1-0 win over Norway and a 1-0 loss to the Philippines. Norway’s goal difference ended up at +5 after its thrashing of the Philippines.
Norway 6, Philippines 0
Norway got the big win it needed against the Philippines as it routed the Philippines 6-0 to advance to the knockout rounds of the World Cup.
Norway entered Sunday’s match in last place in Group A with just a single point from two games. The onslaught began early for the Norwegians as Sophie Roman Haug scored twice in the first 17 minutes.
Another deep cross from the right and another Sophie Román Haug goal, this time from her head!
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 30, 2023
Norway is taking full command in Auckland 🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/Ze61z00gi2
Caroline Graham Hansen added a goal from outside the box in the 31st minute and goals by Alicia Barker and Guro Reiten within the first 10 minutes of the second half made it clear that Norway was going to advance.
Just take a look at Graham Hansen's goal.
If you give Caroline Graham Hansen space, she will make you pay! 👏 pic.twitter.com/v3ge2tJQ2o
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 30, 2023
Roman Haug completed her hat trick five minutes into added time in the second half.
The loss ends Philippines’ first World Cup on a sour note. The country had a chance to advance with a draw and would have guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds with a win thanks to a win over New Zealand earlier in the tournament. But Norway — one of the pre-tournament favorites — just proved to be too much.
Morocco 1, South Korea 0
Morocco became the latest country to snag its first-ever Women’s World Cup win with a surprise 1-0 win over South Korea early Sunday morning.
Morocco's goal came early as Ibtissam Jraïdi scored in the sixth minute as she became the first player to ever score for her country in the Women's World Cup.
A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR MOROCCO!
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 30, 2023
IBTISSAM JRAÏDI’S FIRST-HALF GOAL SECURES MOROCCO'S FIRST-EVER WIN AT A FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/mJAIJpmMQx
The Moroccans then held on from there as South Korea pushed forward. South Korea had 16 total shots and controlled the ball but couldn’t put a single one of those attempts on frame.
The victory gives Morocco a fighting chance of advancing out of Group H despite a -5 goal differential through two games after a 6-0 loss to Germany to open the World Cup. The exact scenario for Morocco’s advancement will be known after the conclusion of Germany’s game against Colombia. | https://www.star945.com/news/national/womens-world-cup-day/7LG7A6J7KWJYEXWTL4KBUST5VE/ | 2023-07-30T11:18:13 | 0 | https://www.star945.com/news/national/womens-world-cup-day/7LG7A6J7KWJYEXWTL4KBUST5VE/ |
Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Truist Atlanta Open
In the Truist Atlanta Open final on Sunday, Taylor Fritz takes on Aleksandar Vukic.
Fritz is favored (-550) bring home the title versus Vukic (+375).
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Match Information
- Tournament: The Truist Atlanta Open
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Atlantic Station
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Taylor Fritz has an 84.6% chance to win.
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Trends and Insights
- By defeating No. 46-ranked Jeffrey John Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday, Fritz reached the finals.
- Vukic reached the finals by beating No. 38-ranked Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 on Saturday.
- Fritz has played 68 matches over the past year (across all court types), and 26.2 games per match (24.1 in best-of-three matches).
- Fritz has played 44 matches on hard courts over the past 12 months, and 25.8 games per match (24.3 in best-of-three matches).
- In the past year, Vukic has played 34 total matches (across all court types), winning 51.5% of the games. He averages 24.6 games per match (23.3 in best-of-three matches) and 9.8 games per set.
- Vukic has averaged 23.8 games per match (22.8 in best-of-three matches) and 9.6 games per set through 21 matches on hard courts in the past 12 months, winning 52.1% of those games.
- Dating back to 2015, Fritz and Vukic have not met on the court.
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Scott Paulo quoted a Bible verse to claim, somehow, that I was “hypocritical.” I had merely stated that Jorge Smirnoff’s claim that “the vast majority of THINKING, patriotic Americans prefer ‘feeble-minded Biden’ over Trump” was – and is – straight up delusional.
I quoted from the most recent CNN poll showing that the majority (66%) of Americans believe a Biden victory would be a “disaster” or “setback.”
This should have resulted in an awareness that Smirnoff’s claim of a “vast majority” of Americans supporting Biden is silly, and yes, delusional.
Instead, Paulo quotes a handful of cherry-picked recent polls showing Biden with a trivial or small lead over Trump. None of Paulo’s polls support Smirnoff’s “vast majority” claim. Therefore, in actuality, he unwittingly supported my point.
Thank you, Scott. But I don’t care about polls a year and a half away from the election. I do care about honesty in our conversation. It’s way past time for Paulo to quit creating strawmen in his letters, and arguing against things not said.
A bit of honesty would require both Smirnoff and Paulo to ask themselves “Why do 2/3 of Americans think a Biden victory would be a bad outcome?” In the face of Biden’s corruption and obvious declining mental ability, their answer might be: Attack Trump. But if Paulo wants to enlighten us with Bible verses, maybe he could enlighten us with the Biblical view of last month’s Pride events, and treating the innocent unborn humans as disposable.
— Barry Johnson, Chico | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-one-good-bible-verse-deserves-another/ | 2023-07-30T11:18:20 | 0 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-one-good-bible-verse-deserves-another/ |
I’m writing to compliment Ed Booth and the Enterprise-Record for “Mean Streets of Chico” weekly columns. I love them especially when some Chico history is included. The articles are enormously helpful in pointing out the need to repair identified streets. Any street repairs that happen will hopefully decrease the need for suspension/tire repair on our cars and will result in increased safety for those traveling the repaired streets.
I live near E. 7th and Cypress Streets. Surrounding streets were paved long ago with real concrete laid in jointed sections. While some of the concrete streets have been completely overlaid with asphalt providing variable improvement, others are still the original concrete with joints that are widening and deepening into good-sized potholes. Patching has been tried but has generally resulted in progressively larger potholes that are filled with disintegrating remnants of the patches. This is especially dangerous when drivers don’t stay to the right side of the road when trying to avoid the holes. Meeting an oncoming car in this situation can be very dangerous.
I voted for the Measure H/sales tax increase trusting that the City Council would direct the majority of the resulting funds to road improvements. Thanks again to our Enterprise-Record and Ed Booth for reminding them of the desire of the citizenry for that to occur.
— Jim Johnson, Chico | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-thanks-for-mean-streets-of-chico/ | 2023-07-30T11:18:26 | 0 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-thanks-for-mean-streets-of-chico/ |
NIAMEY, Niger — Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France.
Russian mercenary group Wagner is already operating in neighboring Mali, and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to expand his country's influence in the region, but it is unclear yet whether the new junta leaders are going to move toward Moscow or stick with Niger's Western partners.
Days after after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger's democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country's future and some are calling out the junta's reasons for seizing control.
The mutineers said they overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected two years ago in Niger's first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from France, because he wasn't able to secure the nation from growing jihadi violence. But some analysts and Nigeriens say that's just a pretext for a takeover that is more about internal power struggles than securing the nation.
"Everybody is wondering why this coup? That's because no one was expecting it. We couldn't expect a coup in Niger because there's no social, political or security situation that would justify that the military take the power," Prof. Amad Hassane Boubacar, who teaches at the University of Niamey, told The Associated Press.
He said Bazoum wanted to replace the head of the presidential guard, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, who also goes by Omar and is now in charge of the country. Tchiani was loyal to Bazoum's predecessor and that sparked the problems, Boubacar said. The AP cannot independently verify his assessment.
While Niger's security situation is dire, it's not as bad as neighboring Burkina Faso or Mali, which have also have been battling an Islamic insurgency linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Last year Niger was the only one of the three to see a decline in violence, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project.
Niger until now has been seen as the last reliable partner for the West in efforts to battle the jihadists in Africa's Sahel region, where Russia and Western countries have vied for influence in the fight against extremism. France has 1,500 soldiers in the country who conduct joint operations with the Nigeriens, and the United States and other European countries have helped train the nation's troops.
Some taking part in Sunday's rally also warned regional bodies who have denounced the coup to stay away. "I would like also to say to the European Union, African Union and ECOWAS, please please stay out of our business," said Oumar Barou Moussa who was at the demonstration.
"It's time for us to take our lives, to work for ourselves. It's time for us to talk about our freedom and liberty. We need to stay together, we need to work together, we need to have our true independence," he said.
Conflict experts say out of all the countries in the region, Niger has the most at stake if it turns away from the West, given the millions of dollars of military assistance the international community has poured in. On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the continued security and economic arrangements that Niger has with the U.S. hinged on the release of Bazoum — who remains under house arrest — and "the immediate restoration of the democratic order in Niger."
France on Saturday suspended all development aid and other financial aid for Niger, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "France demands an immediate return to constitutional order under President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected by the Nigeriens," it said.
The African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the junta in Niger to reinstall the country's democratically elected government. On Sunday, the West African regional bloc, known as ECOWAS, is holding an emergency summit in Abuja, Nigeria.
However, in a televised address Saturday, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Toumba, one of the soldiers who ousted Bazoum, accused the meeting of making a "plan of aggression" against Niger and said it would defend itself.
Niger experts say it's too soon to know how things will play out.
"Tensions with the military are still ongoing. There could be another coup after this one, or a stronger intervention from ECOWAS, potentially military force, even if it is difficult to foresee how specifically that may happen and what form that may take," said Tatiana Smirnova, a researcher at the Centre FrancoPaix in conflict resolution and peace missions.
"Many actors are also trying to negotiate, but the outcome is unclear," she said.
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I was pleased to see the letter from Barbara Vlamis (Opinions, Tuesday July 25th) after reading your “laissez-faire” article about the Tuscan Water District (front page July 24). I agree that the ER ought to be investigating, in depth, and reporting on the seriousness of our water issues, leading us to the current and controversial, Vina Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
Butte County Stakeholders have tried to convince those listening that their GSP protects the public interest (the aquifer). Trouble is, the plan shows little regard for Chico’s urban forest, streams and creeks, and critters that depend on them. That’s us! Imagine these sweltering summer days without our creeks, rivers and trees.
For their GSP to be successfully adopted, certain pieces to what I call a “puzzle” had to be pieced together over time:
Lack of adequate media coverage = lack of public interest.
Tuscan Water District formation.
Redistricting = disenfranchisement of certain citizens.
Tod Kimmelshue, Butte County Supervisor who mapped Chico’s new voting districts, AGUBC member, landowner in TWD, board member of Vina GSA, board member of LAFCo, a guy with huge vested interests in water and gets to vote on the issues at each level.
Defeat of Debra Lucero.
I urge the E-R to dig deeper and bring to light the controversial details of the Vina GSP and their consequences. The people deserve to know what is being planned for them … for real. And then we keep protesting. Yes … visit AquAlliance.net now.
— Pam Stoesser, Chico | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-water-situation-needs-a-deeper-dive/ | 2023-07-30T11:18:32 | 1 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/letter-water-situation-needs-a-deeper-dive/ |
People have asked me what I've learned so far through this series. Have I gotten any clarity on what makes up my own spiritual identity? And the answer is, not really. I'm still in the research phase of this project. I'm still collecting experiences and perspectives and I imagine I'll keep doing that forever, but it's too early to draw any definitive conclusions — except for one.
I believe each and every one of us is capable of making our own meaning. Some of us do that by living according to a set of religious principles. Or by feeling the beauty and sanctity of nature. Or by choosing to see spiritual connections in what others might call mere coincidence.
I don't need anyone to validate those experiences for them to be meaningful to me. But according to Lisa Miller, a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, having a spiritual life is good for your mental health.
Miller is a psychologist and has dedicated most of her career to the study of neuroscience and spirituality. Her newest book is called The Awakened Brain, and in it she makes some really bold claims about how holding spiritual beliefs can decrease our rates of anxiety and depression and generally make us most likely to lead happier lives. I can hear your skepticism already! I get it. I'm a spiritually inclined kind of person but it's still hard for me to understand how, scientifically speaking, believing in something bigger than yourself can make you healthier and happier.
I needed to understand how Miller came to these conclusions. But before she got to the actual science, she told me a story.
It was the mid '90s. Miller was in the early stages of her career and working at a residential mental health facility in New York City. After she'd been there a few months, Yom Kippur rolled around — the day of atonement, considered the most significant of the Jewish religious holidays. One of the older male patients with severe bipolar disorder asked if there were any plans to mark the day. The doctor in charge shrugged his shoulders and said, no — there's no service planned. The patient walked out of the room with his shoulders slumped and Lisa, who is Jewish, saw an opportunity.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Lisa Miller: I approached the unit chief and said, "I'm certainly not a rabbi, but I've been to two-and-a-half decades of Yom Kippur services. I'd be happy to facilitate if that might be OK with you." So I showed up on Yom Kippur and the patients had arrived early to the kitchen, which was to be our sanctuary. The fluorescent lights were quite strong and as we crowded around the linoleum table there was an extraordinary feeling of specialness.
As we started the prayers that we all knew from our childhood, joining together saying in Hebrew the prayers of Yom Kippur, I looked over and noticed that as the gentleman with bipolar was davening, he could not have been further from explosive. He was holding our group in the cadence of the prayers and we were actually following him.
I took a pause and I said, "I feel so grateful to be here today in our Yom Kippur ceremony. Would anyone like to say anything?" We went around the table and the first person to speak was a very otherwise withdrawn woman with recurrent depression. She said, "You know, I always knew on Yom Kippur we could ask for forgiveness. But sitting here now with you all, I'm aware that we can be forgiven. God can forgive us." And she looked liberated.
As I looked around the table at the patients, whatever their symptoms had been yesterday, they were free in that moment. They were free of suffering. They were free of the characteristic patterns that had dragged them down in a way that was equal and opposite to their main symptoms. And so I thought a mental health system minus spirituality made no sense, and that became my life's work, to understand the place of spirituality in renewal, in recovery, in resilience, and to put this in the language of science.
Rachel Martin: What happened when you brought these kinds of questions to your peers, to the other people in your scientific community? Like when you said for the first time, "Hey, I think we need to look at the effect of spirituality on mental health." What did people say to you?
Miller: Well, the vast majority were very respectful, nodded, and didn't pick up the thread. Some of them would say, "That's not psychology, that's not psychiatry." And in fact, I remember early on giving a grand rounds presentation and I opened up saying, "I'm going to speak today about a body of data using nationally representative samples on spirituality and mental health with all the gold standard methods." And about 10 people got up and walked out. It was absolutely not of interest.
Martin: Using the gold standard, what did that mean in terms of the experiments you were running and the studies and the data you were collecting? How did you make sure that it would hold water in the scientific community?
Miller: If I were to characterize the first five years of my investigation, I would say I used the data sets that everyone else knew and trusted. I only asked one new question, which was: "What's the impact of spirituality on the DSM diagnosis of addiction and depression?" The findings were jaw dropping.
The protective benefit of personal spirituality, meaning someone who says their personal spirituality is very important, is 80% against addiction. They have 80% decreased relative risk for the DSM diagnosis of addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Martin: Wait, so someone who self-identifies as having a meaningful spiritual life is 80% less likely to get addicted to drugs or alcohol than someone who says they don't?
Miller: Yes.
Martin: Wow. And how can you prove that it is a spiritual life that is doing that and not some external factor? Because you heard this from other critics, too, some of your peers said you can't attribute that to spirituality, it's gotta be some other social conditioning.
Miller: Well, that's a very important point because in every study we controlled for all of the usual interpretations about this being social support or having resources. So we plugged into our equation every other possible explanation that was generally taken in mental health to explain the road to depression. And nonetheless, it actually turned out that the more high risk we are, the more that there's stress in our lives, the more that we might be genetically at risk for depression, the greater the impact of spirituality as a source of resilience as preventative against major depression.
Martin: What does that look like in the brain?
Miller: One of the most beautiful findings in my 20 years as an investigator was from an MRI study conducted together with our colleagues at Yale Medical School. We looked at people of many different faith traditions and the first finding was that there is one neuro seat of transcendent perception and we share it. Now there's human variability of course, and we can strengthen components.
Martin: How are you actually doing that with people? Are you asking your subjects to pray? What are the spiritual inputs that are going into them so that you can measure it on their brains?
Miller: The very specific prompt was, "Tell us about a time where you felt a deep connection to God, your higher power, the source of life." Everyone had a story like that and as they told their story, we recorded them and it was then played back in their ears while they were inside the scanner.
Martin: Ah, they heard themselves recounting their spiritual experience.
Miller: It was tailor made to their own moment.
Martin: And you saw their brains light up?
Miller: Oh yes. Connecting to these memories, the bonding network comes up online just as when we were held in the arms of our parents or grandparents.
Martin: Wait, when you say the bonding network you mean you can literally see that the brain will respond to spiritual stimuli in the same way that it does to a hug from a family member when you're a baby?
Miller: Precisely.
Martin: Can you tell me how this manifests in the real world? I'm thinking about this anecdote you include in the book about a client of yours. A girl you refer to as Iliana.
Miller: Iliana adored her father, I mean, he was the sun and the moon and the stars to her. They were so close. And one night two men who her father knew, came into his corner store, robbed him and murdered him. And she was devastated. This was a grief that was so deep. She simply could not free herself from the grief that was shackling her heart.
One day, Iliana skips into my office. There's a levity and joy. She plops into the seat and says, "Dr. Miller, you're never gonna believe this. My cousin and my cousin's girlfriend chaperoned me so I could go to a party and I met the most wonderful boy. We talked so long, it must have been 20 minutes. He was so polite and so kind. But here's the best part, his name." Which was the same very usual name as her father.
She said, "Don't you see? My father sent him. My father is looking out after me." And from that day on she was in the world of the living. What changed everything for Iliana was the awareness that her father walked with her. She maintained a deep transcendent relationship with her father, as most people around the world do.
Iliana trusted her deep inner knowing that this was far too probabilistic to have happened by chance. That this very rare name held both by this new boy and her father could possibly mean nothing.
Martin: Can I ask, what are you thinking as you hear this? I mean, are you thinking that is just a crazy coincidence, but if she needs to believe that this is a sign from God, who am I to tell her otherwise? Because it seems to be working.
Miller: Well, at the time, that was certainly the most common interpretive framework amongst psychologists and psychiatrists. But I could see plain as day that this was a tremendously sacred moment. This was a living miracle. This was a gift.
For me to have treated it like some kind of cultural diversity variable or that it's just the meaning she makes would've actually taken all of the energy and spirit out of that transformative awakening moment. I joined her.
Now I did that authentically because it was my view as well that this is far too nonprobabilistic to have happened by chance, that there are very few people by that very same name and that the first boy she met in a year and a half since her father's passing should have the name of the father. It was a synchronicity. There was a deeper meaning being revealed.
Martin: When you're talking to people who aren't scientists, someone who's skeptical, someone who doesn't have faith, who doesn't have what they define as a spiritual life, what do you want them to take away from your research and your message?
Miller: I've given a number of talks to audiences who, prior to seeing the science, would not necessarily consider themselves spiritual people. And, in fact, I oftentimes hear from people who consider themselves skeptics and very left-brained and when they see the peer reviewed science that says we're naturally spiritual beings, that when we cultivate our spirituality we're 80% less likely to be addicted, 82% less likely to take our lives, it speaks to the left side of their brains long enough that it quiets down the skepticism.
In other words, three cheers for the skeptic. Here is published, peer reviewed science for skeptical audiences to begin to explore, to be curious about our spiritual nature. You know, at the inner table of human knowing we all have an empiricist, a logician, an intuitive, a mystic, and a skeptic. And the skeptic is very welcome, but the skeptic is not the bouncer at the door.
It is not scientific to put a skeptic as a bouncer at the door. It is not more rigorous to toss out an idea before being examined in every way. We are wired to be able to investigate. So I simply say to the biggest skeptic of all, you are most welcome to your own inner table of inquiry, but be sure to invite everyone else.
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CHICO — Another fiscal year in the books, and with it, another big year of giving for the North Valley Community Foundation, according to the group’s annual report, which it published last week.
The nonprofit — with its head office at 1811 Concord Ave., Suite 220, in southeast Chico — continued to expand its presence in the community and as a result, its benefits to individuals and groups who receive funding from it.
NVCF’s financial figures haven’t yet undergone an audit, but the fiscal year that began July 1, 2022, and concluded June 30 offers some impressive numbers.
The organization had assets of $50.3 million at the end of the period, enjoying an 8.75% fiscal year investment return — a boost over the 6.49% average return it saw over a 10-year span.
NVCF disbursed slightly over $15.1 million in grants, charitable projects and scholarships during the reporting period, through 493 charitable funds the organization oversees. There were 40 funds opened during the fiscal year; $12.5 million was raised during the fiscal year for what the organization calls “social good.”
“I continue to be amazed at how much people contribute, and how much money comes out of this little office,” said David Little, NVCF executive vice president in charge of communications. “$15.1 million in grants means $15.1 in donations.
“This is from people who care about recovery from disasters, drought relief, mental health,” he added. “It’s a constant source of wonderment for me — the fact that people are so giving in our community. When there’s a need, people step up.”
Little said the NVCF does not set goals for fundraising, nor does it make a particular effort to procure donations. Plus, the money people donate does its work in the community.
“It’s money in, money out. If people give us a million to put out, we’ll spend a million. If people give us 10 million, we’ll spend 10 million,” he said. “We don’t do a lot of outreach or fundraising campaigns. People just give when they feel it’s time.”
Impacts
Consider also the cumulative effects the NVCF has had since its 2005 founding: $177.3 million in money raised during that time, and $128.5 million disbursed in grants, charitable projects and scholarships.
Disaster relief has been impressive, as well, with projects and grants in response to the 2018 Camp Fire — $62.6 million in disbursements — and grants in response to the 2021 Dixie Fire ($2.3 million).
Of the 40 funds established during the 2022-23 fiscal year, one was dedicated to raising funds based on gratitude — hence the name, the Gratitude Walk Fund. According to the annual report, the fund’s advisors set a goal of getting all community members thinking about and celebrating what causes them to be grateful. One of the components was the inaugural Gratitude Walk in November 2022.
The NVCF donated the event’s proceeds to three local nonprofit groups.
Another new 2022-23 fund was the Howard Slater Memorial Fund, which resulted in $63,000 raised for the Torres Shelter in honor of Slater, a local construction company owner who died Jan. 29.
“Four years ago, the majority of staff time was spent on Camp Fire recovery projects,” Little said in the annual report’s opening remarks. “Those donations are nearly exhausted. A gargantuan effort to thoughtfully deploy tens of millions of dollars for recovery through our Butte Strong Fund should wrap up around the fifth anniversary of the fire this year.”
Also: “Our work on Dixie Fire recovery in Plumas County ramped up, and our drought relief efforts for Glenn County residents whose household wells have run dry expanded into Tehama County,” Little said. | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/north-valley-community-foundation-wraps-up-another-banner-year/ | 2023-07-30T11:18:38 | 0 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/north-valley-community-foundation-wraps-up-another-banner-year/ |
Russian authorities say three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow in the early hours on Sunday, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure for traffic of one of four airports around the Russian capital.
It was the fourth such attempt at a strike on the capital region this month and the third this week, fueling concerns about Moscow's vulnerability to attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine drags into its 18th month.
The Russian Defense Ministry referred to the incident as an "attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime" and said three drones targeted the city. One was shot down in the surrounding Moscow region by air defense systems and two others were jammed. Those two crashed into the Moscow City business district in the capital.
Photos from the site of the crash showed the facade of a skyscraper damaged on one floor. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the attack "insignificantly damaged" the outsides of two buildings in the Moscow City district. A security guard was injured, Russia's state news agency Tass reported, citing emergency officials.
No flights went into or out of the Vnukovo airport on the southern outskirts of the city for about an hour, according to Tass, and the air space over Moscow and the outlying regions was temporarily closed for any aircraft. Those restrictions have since been lifted.
Moscow authorities have also closed a street for traffic near the site of the crash in the Moscow City area.
There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials, who rarely if ever take responsibility for attacks on Russian soil.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported shooting down a Ukrainian drone outside Moscow on Friday. Two more drones struck the Russian capital on Monday, one of them falling in the center of the city near the Defense Ministry's headquarters along the Moscow River about 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the Kremlin. The other drone hit an office building in southern Moscow, gutting several upper floors.
In another attack on July 4, the Russian military said four drones were downed by air defenses on the outskirts of Moscow and a fifth was jammed by electronic warfare means and forced down.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — 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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OROVILLE — A Butte County Superior Court jury found an Oroville man guilty of committing seven counts of sexual abuse related to his acts on an 8-year-old girl, according to a press release from the Butte County District Attorney’s Office.
The jury members reached their verdict at the Butte County Courthouse following about an hour of deliberations Friday morning, finding 31-year-old Nicholas Matthew Jones guilty of the sexual abuse, in addition to three counts related to drugs and firearms.
Supervising Deputy District Attorney Leah Sears said the victim in the case testified boldly, according to the release. Sears said that although the girl was unable to divulge the sexual abuse that was inflicted on her, she did tell the jury that she shared “secrets” with Jones — a man who was no relation to her, but who would often keep the child overnight in his room.
The victim’s mother had dropped her off at Jones’ residence on numerous occasions for him to watch her as the mother allegedly pursued other activities. Law enforcement authorities currently seek the mother on active warrants.
Prosecutors presented evidence in the case including Jones’ semen found in the child’s underwear; nude images of the child on his computer, hard drives and cell phone; and testimony from a former girlfriend of Jones, who saw videos of Jones molesting the child.
Jones confessed to the sexual abuse to Butte County Sheriff’s detectives in November 2022 but at trial claimed in his testimony that the confession was false and that there was no sexual abuse. However, he could not explain why he had images of child pornography of other children on his electronic devices.
District Attorney Mike Ramsey, by way of the press release, praised the 12 deliberating jurors and three alternate jurors who saw and heard disturbing and offensive evidence related to the sexual abuse of the victim and child pornography. Ramsey said he applauded their ability to understand why a child subjected to such abuse may keep it secret.
Jones remains in custody with no bail. He will appear Aug. 23 for sentencing in Oroville, as he faces a maximum of 45 years to life in prison — plus 16 years, eight months for the drugs and weapons charges. | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/oroville-man-headed-to-prison-after-conviction-for-molesting-8-year-old/ | 2023-07-30T11:18:44 | 0 | https://www.chicoer.com/2023/07/30/oroville-man-headed-to-prison-after-conviction-for-molesting-8-year-old/ |
NAIROBI, Kenya — African leaders are leaving two days of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine and to find a path to end the war there.
Putin in a press conference late Saturday following the Russia-Africa summit said Russia's termination of the grain deal earlier this month caused a rise in grain prices that benefits Russian companies. He added that Moscow would share some of those revenues with the "poorest nations."
That commitment, with no details, follows Putin's promise to start shipping 25,000 to 50,000 tons of grain for free to each of six African nations in the next three to four months — an amount dwarfed by the 725,000 tons shipped by the U.N. World Food Program to several hungry countries, African and otherwise, under the grain deal. Russia plans to send the free grain to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, Eritrea and Central African Republic.
Fewer than 20 of Africa's 54 heads of state or government attended the Russia summit, while 43 attended the previous gathering in 2019, reflecting concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine even as Moscow seeks more allies on the African continent of 1.3 billion people. Putin praised Africa as a rising center of power in the world, while the Kremlin blamed "outrageous" Western pressure for discouraging some African countries from showing up.
The presidents of Egypt and South Africa were among the most outspoken on the need to resume the grain deal.
"We would like the Black Sea initiative to be implemented and that the Black Sea should be open," South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said. "We are not here to plead for donations for the African continent."
Putin also said Russia would analyze African leaders' peace proposal for Ukraine, whose details have not been publicly shared. But the Russian leader asked: "Why do you ask us to pause fire? We can't pause fire while we're being attacked."
The next significant step in peace efforts instead appears to be a Ukrainian-organized peace summit hosted by Saudi Arabia in August. Russia is not invited.
Africa's nations make up the largest voting bloc at the United Nations and have been more divided than any other region on General Assembly resolutions criticizing Russia's actions in Ukraine. Delegations at the summit in St. Petersburg roamed exhibits of weapons, a reminder of Russia's role as the top arms supplier to the African continent.
Putin in his remarks on Saturday also downplayed his absence from the BRICS economic summit in South Africa next month amid a controversy over an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court. His presence there, Putin said, is not "more important than my presence here, in Russia."
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NIAMEY, Niger — Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France.
Russian mercenary group Wagner is already operating in neighboring Mali, and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to expand his country's influence in the region, but it is unclear yet whether the new junta leaders are going to move toward Moscow or stick with Niger's Western partners.
Days after after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger's democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country's future and some are calling out the junta's reasons for seizing control.
The mutineers said they overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected two years ago in Niger's first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from France, because he wasn't able to secure the nation from growing jihadi violence. But some analysts and Nigeriens say that's just a pretext for a takeover that is more about internal power struggles than securing the nation.
"Everybody is wondering why this coup? That's because no one was expecting it. We couldn't expect a coup in Niger because there's no social, political or security situation that would justify that the military take the power," Prof. Amad Hassane Boubacar, who teaches at the University of Niamey, told The Associated Press.
He said Bazoum wanted to replace the head of the presidential guard, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, who also goes by Omar and is now in charge of the country. Tchiani was loyal to Bazoum's predecessor and that sparked the problems, Boubacar said. The AP cannot independently verify his assessment.
While Niger's security situation is dire, it's not as bad as neighboring Burkina Faso or Mali, which have also have been battling an Islamic insurgency linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Last year Niger was the only one of the three to see a decline in violence, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project.
Niger until now has been seen as the last reliable partner for the West in efforts to battle the jihadists in Africa's Sahel region, where Russia and Western countries have vied for influence in the fight against extremism. France has 1,500 soldiers in the country who conduct joint operations with the Nigeriens, and the United States and other European countries have helped train the nation's troops.
Some taking part in Sunday's rally also warned regional bodies who have denounced the coup to stay away. "I would like also to say to the European Union, African Union and ECOWAS, please please stay out of our business," said Oumar Barou Moussa who was at the demonstration.
"It's time for us to take our lives, to work for ourselves. It's time for us to talk about our freedom and liberty. We need to stay together, we need to work together, we need to have our true independence," he said.
Conflict experts say out of all the countries in the region, Niger has the most at stake if it turns away from the West, given the millions of dollars of military assistance the international community has poured in. On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the continued security and economic arrangements that Niger has with the U.S. hinged on the release of Bazoum — who remains under house arrest — and "the immediate restoration of the democratic order in Niger."
France on Saturday suspended all development aid and other financial aid for Niger, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "France demands an immediate return to constitutional order under President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected by the Nigeriens," it said.
The African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the junta in Niger to reinstall the country's democratically elected government. On Sunday, the West African regional bloc, known as ECOWAS, is holding an emergency summit in Abuja, Nigeria.
However, in a televised address Saturday, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Toumba, one of the soldiers who ousted Bazoum, accused the meeting of making a "plan of aggression" against Niger and said it would defend itself.
Niger experts say it's too soon to know how things will play out.
"Tensions with the military are still ongoing. There could be another coup after this one, or a stronger intervention from ECOWAS, potentially military force, even if it is difficult to foresee how specifically that may happen and what form that may take," said Tatiana Smirnova, a researcher at the Centre FrancoPaix in conflict resolution and peace missions.
"Many actors are also trying to negotiate, but the outcome is unclear," she said.
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PHOENIX — A historic heat wave that has gripped the U.S. Southwest throughout July, blasting residents and baking surfaces like brick, is beginning to abate with the late arrival of monsoon rains.
Forecasters expect that by Monday, people in metro Phoenix will begin to see high temperatures fall under 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) for the first time in a month.
But not on Saturday. The high temperature in the desert city with more than 1.6 million residents climbed past 110 F for the 30th straight day, the National Weather Service said. The previous record stretch of 110 F or above was for 18 days in 1974.
There are increased chances on Sunday of cooling monsoon thunderstorms. Though wet weather can also bring damaging winds, blowing dust and the chance of flash flooding, the weather service warned. Sudden rains running off hard-baked surfaces can quickly fill normally dry washes.
Already this week, the overnight low at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport fell under 90 F (32.2 C) for the first time in 16 days, finally giving residents some respite from the stifling heat once the sun goes down.
Temperatures also were expected to ease in Las Vegas, Albuquerque and even in Death Valley, California, where the weather service said the expected high of 122 F (50 C) on Saturday is forecast to lower to 113 F (45 C) by Tuesday — along with a slight chance of rain.
Also in California, triple-digit heat was expected in parts of the San Joaquin Valley from Saturday through Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Hanford, California.
Gusty, late-afternoon winds were expected Saturday and Sunday in Santa Barbara County, posing an elevated risk of fire weather, the weather service in Los Angeles said. Hot, dry weather was also expected across nearby valleys, lower mountains and desert areas.
In Riverside County, more than 1,300 people were ordered to evacuate their homes and another 1,400 were facing evacuation warnings as crews battled a wildfire that charred 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers) in the community of Aguanga, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of San Diego, authorities said Saturday. One firefighter was reported to have been injured in the so-called Bonny Fire, which authorities said was about 5% contained.
The heat is impacting animals, as well. Police in the city of Burbank, California, found a bear cooling off in a Jacuzzi behind a home on Friday. Police released a video of the animal in a neighborhood about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Los Angeles near the Verdugo Mountains and warned residents to lock up food and garbage.
A downward trend in Southwest heat started Wednesday night, when Phoenix saw its first major monsoon storm since the traditional June 15 start of the thunderstorm season. While more than half of the greater Phoenix area saw no rainfall from that storm, some eastern suburbs were pummeled by high winds, swirling dust and localized downfalls of up to 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of precipitation.
Storms gradually increasing in strength are expected over the weekend.
Scientists calculate that July will prove to be the hottest globally on record and perhaps the warmest human civilization has seen. The extreme heat is now hitting the eastern part of the U.S, as soaring temperatures moved from the Midwest into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, where some places are seeing their warmest days so far this year.
The new heat records being set this summer are just some of the extreme weather being seen around the U.S. this month, such as flash floods in Pennsylvania and parts of the Northeast.
"Anyone can be at risk outside in this record heat," the fire department in Goodyear, a Phoenix suburb, warned residents on social media while offering ideas to stay safe.
For many people such as older adults, those with health issues and those without access to air conditioning, the heat can be dangerous or even deadly.
Maricopa County, the most populous in Arizona and home to Phoenix, reported this week that its public health department had confirmed 25 heat-associated deaths this year as of July 21, with 249 more under investigation.
Results from toxicological tests that can takes weeks or months after an autopsy is conducted could eventually result in many deaths listed as under investigation as heat associated being changed to confirmed.
Maricopa County confirmed 425 heat-associated deaths last year, and more than half of them occurred in July.
Elsewhere in Arizona next week, the agricultural desert community of Yuma is expecting highs ranging from 104 to 112 (40 C to 44.4 C) and Tucson is looking at highs ranging from 99 to 111 (37.2 C to 43.9 C).
The highs in Las Vegas are forecast to slip as low as 94 (34.4 C) next Tuesday after a long spell of highs above 110 (43.3 C). Death Valley, which hit 128 (53.3 C) in mid-July, will cool as well, though only to a still blistering hot 116 (46.7 C).
In New Mexico, the highs in Albuquerque next week are expected to be in the mid to high 90s (around 35 C), with party cloudy skies.
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People have asked me what I've learned so far through this series. Have I gotten any clarity on what makes up my own spiritual identity? And the answer is, not really. I'm still in the research phase of this project. I'm still collecting experiences and perspectives and I imagine I'll keep doing that forever, but it's too early to draw any definitive conclusions — except for one.
I believe each and every one of us is capable of making our own meaning. Some of us do that by living according to a set of religious principles. Or by feeling the beauty and sanctity of nature. Or by choosing to see spiritual connections in what others might call mere coincidence.
I don't need anyone to validate those experiences for them to be meaningful to me. But according to Lisa Miller, a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, having a spiritual life is good for your mental health.
Miller is a psychologist and has dedicated most of her career to the study of neuroscience and spirituality. Her newest book is called The Awakened Brain, and in it she makes some really bold claims about how holding spiritual beliefs can decrease our rates of anxiety and depression and generally make us most likely to lead happier lives. I can hear your skepticism already! I get it. I'm a spiritually inclined kind of person but it's still hard for me to understand how, scientifically speaking, believing in something bigger than yourself can make you healthier and happier.
I needed to understand how Miller came to these conclusions. But before she got to the actual science, she told me a story.
It was the mid '90s. Miller was in the early stages of her career and working at a residential mental health facility in New York City. After she'd been there a few months, Yom Kippur rolled around — the day of atonement, considered the most significant of the Jewish religious holidays. One of the older male patients with severe bipolar disorder asked if there were any plans to mark the day. The doctor in charge shrugged his shoulders and said, no — there's no service planned. The patient walked out of the room with his shoulders slumped and Lisa, who is Jewish, saw an opportunity.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Lisa Miller: I approached the unit chief and said, "I'm certainly not a rabbi, but I've been to two-and-a-half decades of Yom Kippur services. I'd be happy to facilitate if that might be OK with you." So I showed up on Yom Kippur and the patients had arrived early to the kitchen, which was to be our sanctuary. The fluorescent lights were quite strong and as we crowded around the linoleum table there was an extraordinary feeling of specialness.
As we started the prayers that we all knew from our childhood, joining together saying in Hebrew the prayers of Yom Kippur, I looked over and noticed that as the gentleman with bipolar was davening, he could not have been further from explosive. He was holding our group in the cadence of the prayers and we were actually following him.
I took a pause and I said, "I feel so grateful to be here today in our Yom Kippur ceremony. Would anyone like to say anything?" We went around the table and the first person to speak was a very otherwise withdrawn woman with recurrent depression. She said, "You know, I always knew on Yom Kippur we could ask for forgiveness. But sitting here now with you all, I'm aware that we can be forgiven. God can forgive us." And she looked liberated.
As I looked around the table at the patients, whatever their symptoms had been yesterday, they were free in that moment. They were free of suffering. They were free of the characteristic patterns that had dragged them down in a way that was equal and opposite to their main symptoms. And so I thought a mental health system minus spirituality made no sense, and that became my life's work, to understand the place of spirituality in renewal, in recovery, in resilience, and to put this in the language of science.
Rachel Martin: What happened when you brought these kinds of questions to your peers, to the other people in your scientific community? Like when you said for the first time, "Hey, I think we need to look at the effect of spirituality on mental health." What did people say to you?
Miller: Well, the vast majority were very respectful, nodded, and didn't pick up the thread. Some of them would say, "That's not psychology, that's not psychiatry." And in fact, I remember early on giving a grand rounds presentation and I opened up saying, "I'm going to speak today about a body of data using nationally representative samples on spirituality and mental health with all the gold standard methods." And about 10 people got up and walked out. It was absolutely not of interest.
Martin: Using the gold standard, what did that mean in terms of the experiments you were running and the studies and the data you were collecting? How did you make sure that it would hold water in the scientific community?
Miller: If I were to characterize the first five years of my investigation, I would say I used the data sets that everyone else knew and trusted. I only asked one new question, which was: "What's the impact of spirituality on the DSM diagnosis of addiction and depression?" The findings were jaw dropping.
The protective benefit of personal spirituality, meaning someone who says their personal spirituality is very important, is 80% against addiction. They have 80% decreased relative risk for the DSM diagnosis of addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Martin: Wait, so someone who self-identifies as having a meaningful spiritual life is 80% less likely to get addicted to drugs or alcohol than someone who says they don't?
Miller: Yes.
Martin: Wow. And how can you prove that it is a spiritual life that is doing that and not some external factor? Because you heard this from other critics, too, some of your peers said you can't attribute that to spirituality, it's gotta be some other social conditioning.
Miller: Well, that's a very important point because in every study we controlled for all of the usual interpretations about this being social support or having resources. So we plugged into our equation every other possible explanation that was generally taken in mental health to explain the road to depression. And nonetheless, it actually turned out that the more high risk we are, the more that there's stress in our lives, the more that we might be genetically at risk for depression, the greater the impact of spirituality as a source of resilience as preventative against major depression.
Martin: What does that look like in the brain?
Miller: One of the most beautiful findings in my 20 years as an investigator was from an MRI study conducted together with our colleagues at Yale Medical School. We looked at people of many different faith traditions and the first finding was that there is one neuro seat of transcendent perception and we share it. Now there's human variability of course, and we can strengthen components.
Martin: How are you actually doing that with people? Are you asking your subjects to pray? What are the spiritual inputs that are going into them so that you can measure it on their brains?
Miller: The very specific prompt was, "Tell us about a time where you felt a deep connection to God, your higher power, the source of life." Everyone had a story like that and as they told their story, we recorded them and it was then played back in their ears while they were inside the scanner.
Martin: Ah, they heard themselves recounting their spiritual experience.
Miller: It was tailor made to their own moment.
Martin: And you saw their brains light up?
Miller: Oh yes. Connecting to these memories, the bonding network comes up online just as when we were held in the arms of our parents or grandparents.
Martin: Wait, when you say the bonding network you mean you can literally see that the brain will respond to spiritual stimuli in the same way that it does to a hug from a family member when you're a baby?
Miller: Precisely.
Martin: Can you tell me how this manifests in the real world? I'm thinking about this anecdote you include in the book about a client of yours. A girl you refer to as Iliana.
Miller: Iliana adored her father, I mean, he was the sun and the moon and the stars to her. They were so close. And one night two men who her father knew, came into his corner store, robbed him and murdered him. And she was devastated. This was a grief that was so deep. She simply could not free herself from the grief that was shackling her heart.
One day, Iliana skips into my office. There's a levity and joy. She plops into the seat and says, "Dr. Miller, you're never gonna believe this. My cousin and my cousin's girlfriend chaperoned me so I could go to a party and I met the most wonderful boy. We talked so long, it must have been 20 minutes. He was so polite and so kind. But here's the best part, his name." Which was the same very usual name as her father.
She said, "Don't you see? My father sent him. My father is looking out after me." And from that day on she was in the world of the living. What changed everything for Iliana was the awareness that her father walked with her. She maintained a deep transcendent relationship with her father, as most people around the world do.
Iliana trusted her deep inner knowing that this was far too probabilistic to have happened by chance. That this very rare name held both by this new boy and her father could possibly mean nothing.
Martin: Can I ask, what are you thinking as you hear this? I mean, are you thinking that is just a crazy coincidence, but if she needs to believe that this is a sign from God, who am I to tell her otherwise? Because it seems to be working.
Miller: Well, at the time, that was certainly the most common interpretive framework amongst psychologists and psychiatrists. But I could see plain as day that this was a tremendously sacred moment. This was a living miracle. This was a gift.
For me to have treated it like some kind of cultural diversity variable or that it's just the meaning she makes would've actually taken all of the energy and spirit out of that transformative awakening moment. I joined her.
Now I did that authentically because it was my view as well that this is far too nonprobabilistic to have happened by chance, that there are very few people by that very same name and that the first boy she met in a year and a half since her father's passing should have the name of the father. It was a synchronicity. There was a deeper meaning being revealed.
Martin: When you're talking to people who aren't scientists, someone who's skeptical, someone who doesn't have faith, who doesn't have what they define as a spiritual life, what do you want them to take away from your research and your message?
Miller: I've given a number of talks to audiences who, prior to seeing the science, would not necessarily consider themselves spiritual people. And, in fact, I oftentimes hear from people who consider themselves skeptics and very left-brained and when they see the peer reviewed science that says we're naturally spiritual beings, that when we cultivate our spirituality we're 80% less likely to be addicted, 82% less likely to take our lives, it speaks to the left side of their brains long enough that it quiets down the skepticism.
In other words, three cheers for the skeptic. Here is published, peer reviewed science for skeptical audiences to begin to explore, to be curious about our spiritual nature. You know, at the inner table of human knowing we all have an empiricist, a logician, an intuitive, a mystic, and a skeptic. And the skeptic is very welcome, but the skeptic is not the bouncer at the door.
It is not scientific to put a skeptic as a bouncer at the door. It is not more rigorous to toss out an idea before being examined in every way. We are wired to be able to investigate. So I simply say to the biggest skeptic of all, you are most welcome to your own inner table of inquiry, but be sure to invite everyone else.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
In the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag final on Sunday, Alexei Popyrin meets Stan Wawrinka.
Wawrinka is favored (-200) to win the title versus Popyrin (+155).
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Match Information
- Tournament: The Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris
- Location: Umag, Croatia
- Court Surface: Clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Stan Wawrinka has a 66.7% chance to win.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Popyrin beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7, 7-5, 6-3.
- Wawrinka was victorious 6-3, 6-4 versus Lorenzo Sonego in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Popyrin has played 47 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces, and 28.0 games per match (25.3 in best-of-three matches).
- On clay, Popyrin has played 16 matches over the past year, totaling 26.7 games per match (26.0 in best-of-three matches) while winning 51.5% of games.
- In the past year, Wawrinka has competed in 40 total matches (across all court surfaces), winning 51.1% of the games. He averages 27.3 games per match (24.6 in best-of-three matches) and 10.6 games per set.
- On clay, Wawrinka has played 11 matches and averaged 28.7 games per match (23.4 in best-of-three matches) and 10.9 games per set.
- Popyrin and Wawrinka have not matched up against each other since 2015.
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How to Watch NASCAR, F1, IndyCar & More: Auto Racing Streaming Live - Sunday, July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 5:36 AM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
True auto racing fans know that there's no such thing as too many races. From the starting gun to the checkered flag, you want to see it all. Check out the article below to find out how to watch or live stream the Formula 1, Formula E, Motocross, NASCAR Cup Series, and NHRA Drag Racing action airing on Fubo on Sunday, July 30.
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Auto Racing Streaming Live Today
Watch Formula 1: Belgium Grand Prix
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 8:55 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Watch Motocross: MXGP Finland - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Formula E: Round 16: London - Race
- Series: Formula E
- Game Time: 11:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: USA Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NHRA Drag Racing: DENSO Sonoma Nationals
- Series: NHRA Drag Racing
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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CHENGDU, China , July 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Xinhua:
On July 28, the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games officially commenced, captivating university athletes from various parts of the world with an opening ceremony that seamlessly blended historical and cultural elements with youthful passion.
The cultural performances showcased Chengdu's unique cultural features, with the "Sun and Immortal Birds" being a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage and a spiritual emblem. From the very first second of the countdown to the ignition, the presence of the "Sun and Immortal Birds" captivated the audience until the final moment of ignition. "Sunlight", serving as the core element, permeated the entire opening ceremony. Without the "Sun and Immortal Birds", the grand finale of igniting the flame would not have been possible. The countdown to the opening commenced amid the radiance of the "Sun and Immortal Birds," not only demonstrating the harmonious and inclusive spiritual character that the Chinese people have embraced since ancient times but also expressing best wishes for university students worldwide to shine as bright and warm as sunlight.
The opening ceremony combined the sense of technology with artistic beauty. During the entrance segment, colorful silk threads were projected onto the ground, creating a breathtaking display of traditional Chinese patterns formed by over 300 circular lines that adorned the entirety of the stadium's track. This symbolic imagery represents the aspirations of young athletes from around the world, as they embark on a glorious journey paved with the splendor of Shu embroidery. The guide signs held high by the ushers were made of Shu brocade, a renowned textile originating from the Chengdu region, with a history spanning over 2,000 years. Shu brocade stands as one of the four prestigious brocades of China. Meanwhile, Shu embroidery, one of the four famous embroideries in China, has a history of more than 3,000 years, originating from the Chengdu region. Both Shu embroidery and Shu brocade are hailed as treasures of the region.
In celebration of the 31st edition of FISU World University Games, 31 torchbearers were selected to light the flame tower. Among them, the illustrious Chengdu astronaut, Ye Guangfu, shone as a notable figure. Recognizing astronauts as the "closest beings to the sun," chief director Chen Weiya harnessed the brilliance of sunlight, transforming it into a dazzling blaze. After the 31 torchbearers jointly completed the ignition, the Sun and Immortal Birds radiated a stunning brilliance. They spiraled and ascended, igniting the 12 golden fireworks in the sky. Ultimately, they ignited the flame tower outside the stadium.
During the fireworks performance, the chief designer of the opening ceremony fireworks, Cai Canhuang, aptly named it "Golden Dreams." Golden fireworks illuminated the sky, accompanied by welcoming messages in both Chinese and English. As the flame tower of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games was ignited, the fireworks displayed the U-shaped emblem of the Games and the English theme "Make Dreams Come True." The fireworks artfully portrayed the image of a golden hibiscus flower, representing the city flower of Chengdu. Beyond symbolizing youth and vitality, the hibiscus also embodies the values of openness and friendliness, expressing the theme of "flowers welcoming guests."
The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games will feature a total of 18 sports events, and is scheduled to conclude on August 8. With athletes from 113 countries and regions, a staggering 6,500 athletes will compete across these 18 sports.
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Top Player Prop Bets for Brewers vs. Braves on July 30, 2023
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 5:50 AM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
Bookmakers have listed player props for Ronald Acuna Jr., Christian Yelich and others when the Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
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Brewers vs. Braves Game Info
- When: Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 1:35 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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MLB Props Today: Milwaukee Brewers
Christian Yelich Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +150)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -196)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +370)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +140)
Yelich Stats
- Yelich has 24 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs, 49 walks and 58 RBI (110 total hits). He's also stolen 22 bases.
- He has a .286/.372/.477 slash line on the season.
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Carlos Santana Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -233)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +100)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +370)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +125)
Santana Stats
- Carlos Santana has 25 doubles, 12 home runs, 46 walks and 53 RBI (81 total hits). He's also stolen six bases.
- He has a slash line of .233/.320/.408 on the year.
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MLB Props Today: Atlanta Braves
Ronald Acuña Jr. Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +120)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -222)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +370)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +130)
Acuna Stats
- Acuna has recorded 136 hits with 26 doubles, a triple, 24 home runs and 54 walks. He has driven in 61 runs with 50 stolen bases.
- He's slashed .333/.416/.578 so far this year.
- Acuna has picked up at least one hit in two straight games. In his last five games he is batting .412 with a home run, five walks and three RBI.
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Matt Olson Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +180)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -169)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +180)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -115)
Olson Stats
- Matt Olson has 19 doubles, two triples, 33 home runs, 61 walks and 83 RBI (100 total hits). He's also stolen one base.
- He's slashing .256/.360/.569 on the season.
- Olson heads into this matchup looking to extend his four-game hit streak. During his last five outings he is hitting .263 with a home run, a walk and three RBI.
Olson Recent Games
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Ladies Open Lausanne
On Sunday, Clara Burel (No. 84 in the world) takes on Elisabetta Cocciaretto (No. 42) in the final of the Ladies Open Lausanne.
Cocciaretto is favored to win the tournament championship over Burel, with -150 odds compared to the underdog's +115.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Match Information
- Tournament: The Ladies Open Lausanne
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Tennis Club du Stade-Lausanne
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Court Surface: Clay
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto has a 60.0% chance to win.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Trends and Insights
- Burel defeated Diane Parry 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Cocciaretto came out on top 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 against Anna Bondar in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Through 28 matches over the past year (across all court surfaces), Burel has played 23.2 games per match and won 50.9% of them.
- Burel has played 11 matches on clay over the past year, and 22.7 games per match.
- In her 41 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Cocciaretto is averaging 21.5 games per match while winning 52.1% of those games.
- On clay, Cocciaretto has played 13 matches and averaged 23.2 games per match and 9.7 games per set.
- Burel and Cocciaretto have played one time dating back to 2015, in the WTA 125K Bol, Croatia Women Singles 2022 quarterfinals. Cocciaretto claimed victory in that bout 6-2, 6-4.
- In terms of sets, Cocciaretto has won two against Burel (100.0%), while Burel has clinched zero.
- Cocciaretto has the edge in 18 total games against Burel, claiming 12 of them.
- In their one match against each other, Burel and Cocciaretto are averaging 18.0 games and 2.0 sets.
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Sunday, July 30
Today's MLB schedule has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Among those games is the Texas Rangers squaring off against the San Diego Padres.
You will find info on how to watch today's MLB action right here.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Toronto Blue Jays (59-46) take on the Los Angeles Angels (54-51)
The Angels hope to get a road victory at Rogers Centre against the Blue Jays on Sunday at 12:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.268 AVG, 17 HR, 65 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.302 AVG, 39 HR, 81 RBI)
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The Atlanta Braves (66-36) face the Milwaukee Brewers (57-48)
The Brewers will hit the field at Truist Park versus the Braves on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.333 AVG, 24 HR, 61 RBI)
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.286 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (46-58) play host to the Philadelphia Phillies (56-48)
The Phillies will look to pick up a road win at PNC Park versus the Pirates on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.255 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Bryson Stott (.306 AVG, 9 HR, 37 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (56-49) play the Detroit Tigers (47-58)
The Tigers will take to the field at LoanDepot park against the Marlins on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.381 AVG, 3 HR, 51 RBI)
- DET Key Player: Spencer Torkelson (.230 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The New York Mets (49-55) play the Washington Nationals (44-61)
The Nationals will hit the field at Citi Field versus the Mets on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.217 AVG, 30 HR, 73 RBI)
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.286 AVG, 16 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (43-63) take on the Cleveland Guardians (52-53)
The Guardians will look to pick up a road win at Guaranteed Rate Field against the White Sox on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.270 AVG, 29 HR, 60 RBI)
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.288 AVG, 16 HR, 60 RBI)
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The Kansas City Royals (31-75) face the Minnesota Twins (54-52)
The Twins will hit the field at Kauffman Stadium against the Royals on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- KC Key Player: Bobby Witt Jr. (.263 AVG, 18 HR, 60 RBI)
- MIN Key Player: Carlos Correa (.228 AVG, 12 HR, 45 RBI)
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The Houston Astros (59-46) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (63-44)
The Rays will take to the field at Minute Maid Park versus the Astros on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet SW
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.299 AVG, 18 HR, 69 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.267 AVG, 12 HR, 49 RBI)
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The St. Louis Cardinals (46-60) face the Chicago Cubs (53-51)
The Cubs will hit the field at Busch Stadium versus the Cardinals on Sunday at 2:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- STL Key Player: Nolan Arenado (.282 AVG, 22 HR, 77 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.278 AVG, 7 HR, 57 RBI)
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The Colorado Rockies (40-64) host the Oakland Athletics (30-76)
The Athletics will take to the field at Coors Field against the Rockies on Sunday at 3:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.255 AVG, 16 HR, 48 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Brent Rooker (.248 AVG, 17 HR, 47 RBI)
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The San Francisco Giants (57-48) play the Boston Red Sox (56-48)
The Red Sox will look to pick up a road win at Oracle Park versus the Giants on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.269 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI)
- BOS Key Player: Justin Turner (.288 AVG, 16 HR, 68 RBI)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (59-44) take on the Cincinnati Reds (57-49)
The Reds will look to pick up a road win at Dodger Stadium versus the Dodgers on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet LA
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- LAD Key Player: Freddie Freeman (.328 AVG, 21 HR, 73 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.276 AVG, 15 HR, 57 RBI)
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The San Diego Padres (51-54) play host to the Texas Rangers (60-45)
The Rangers will look to pick up a road win at PETCO Park versus the Padres on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.265 AVG, 20 HR, 63 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.275 AVG, 15 HR, 64 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (56-49) host the Seattle Mariners (53-51)
The Mariners will take to the field at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.288 AVG, 21 HR, 57 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.252 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Baltimore Orioles (63-41) play the New York Yankees (55-49)
The Yankees will look to pick up a road win at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Orioles on Sunday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.267 AVG, 14 HR, 46 RBI)
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.258 AVG, 16 HR, 44 RBI)
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MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: Sunday, July 30
Who are the probable pitchers lined up to start on Sunday? Below, we list every starting pitching matchup for the day, which includes Luis Castillo toeing the rubber for the Mariners, and Merrill Kelly getting the call for the Diamondbacks.
Keep reading to find the probable starters for every contest on the docket for July 30.
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Today's Probable Starting Pitchers
Angels at Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
The Los Angeles Angels will send Tyler Anderson (5-2) to the hill as they play the Blue Jays, who will give the start to Jose Berrios (8-7) for the game between the clubs on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Angels at Blue Jays
- TOR Odds to Win: -200
- LAA Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 9.5 runs
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- Game Time: 12:05 PM ET
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Brewers at Braves Probable Pitchers
The Milwaukee Brewers will send Colin Rea (5-4) to the mound as they play the Braves, who will counter with AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0) for the game between the clubs on Sunday.
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- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
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Phillies at Pirates Probable Pitchers
The Philadelphia Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (0-3) to the hill as they take on the Pirates, who will look to Rich Hill (7-10) when the teams face off Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Phillies at Pirates
- PHI Odds to Win: -150
- PIT Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 9 runs
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Tigers at Marlins Probable Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers will send Tarik Skubal (1-1) to the bump as they face the Marlins, who will counter with Jesus Luzardo (8-5) when the clubs face off on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Tigers at Marlins
- MIA Odds to Win: -150
- DET Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 7 runs
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Nationals at Mets Probable Pitchers
The Washington Nationals will send Trevor Williams (5-5) to the hill as they face the Mets, who will look to Justin Verlander (5-5) for the matchup between the clubs on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Nationals at Mets
- NYM Odds to Win: -275
- WSH Odds to Win: +220
- Total: 8.5 runs
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Guardians at White Sox Probable Pitchers
The Cleveland Guardians will send Aaron Civale (4-2) to the mound as they play the White Sox, who will counter with Michael Kopech (4-9) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Guardians at White Sox
- CLE Odds to Win: -145
- CHW Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9 runs
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Twins at Royals Probable Pitchers
The Minnesota Twins will send Kenta Maeda (2-5) to the hill as they play the Royals, who will look to Ryan Yarbrough (3-5) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Twins at Royals
- MIN Odds to Win: -185
- KC Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 9 runs
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Rays at Astros Probable Pitchers
The Tampa Bay Rays will send Zack Littell (0-2) to the bump as they play the Astros, who will counter with Brandon Bielak (5-5) when the teams play on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Rays at Astros
- HOU Odds to Win: -110
- TB Odds to Win: -110
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
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Cubs at Cardinals Probable Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (4-4) to the mound as they take on the Cardinals, who will counter with Steven Matz (1-7) when the teams play on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Cubs at Cardinals
- STL Odds to Win: -145
- CHC Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:15 PM ET
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Athletics at Rockies Probable Pitchers
The Oakland Athletics will send Luis Medina (3-7) to the hill as they play the Rockies, who will counter with Ty Blach (0-0) when the clubs play Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Athletics at Rockies
- COL Odds to Win: -110
- OAK Odds to Win: -110
- Total: 12.5 runs
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Red Sox at Giants Probable Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox will send Brennan Bernardino (1-0) to the mound as they play the Giants, who will look to Scott Alexander (6-1) when the clubs meet on Sunday.
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Reds at Dodgers Probable Pitchers
The Cincinnati Reds will send Graham Ashcraft (5-7) to the bump as they take on the Dodgers, who will give the start to Michael Grove (2-2) for the matchup between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Reds at Dodgers
- LAD Odds to Win: -185
- CIN Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 10.5 runs
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Rangers at Padres Probable Pitchers
The Texas Rangers will send Cody Bradford (2-1) to the hill as they play the Padres, who will give the start to Blake Snell (7-8) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
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Mariners at Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
The Seattle Mariners will send Castillo (6-7) to the mound as they take on the Diamondbacks, who will counter with Kelly (9-4) when the teams play Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Mariners at Diamondbacks
- SEA Odds to Win: -120
- ARI Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 8.5 runs
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Yankees at Orioles Probable Pitchers
The New York Yankees will send Luis Severino (2-4) to the bump as they play the Orioles, who will hand the ball to Dean Kremer (10-4) when the teams face off Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Yankees at Orioles
- BAL Odds to Win: -125
- NYY Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9 runs
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Truist Atlanta Open
In the Truist Atlanta Open final on Sunday, Taylor Fritz takes on Aleksandar Vukic.
Fritz is favored (-550) bring home the title versus Vukic (+375).
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Match Information
- Tournament: The Truist Atlanta Open
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Atlantic Station
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Taylor Fritz has an 84.6% chance to win.
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Trends and Insights
- By defeating No. 46-ranked Jeffrey John Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday, Fritz reached the finals.
- Vukic reached the finals by beating No. 38-ranked Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 on Saturday.
- Fritz has played 68 matches over the past year (across all court types), and 26.2 games per match (24.1 in best-of-three matches).
- Fritz has played 44 matches on hard courts over the past 12 months, and 25.8 games per match (24.3 in best-of-three matches).
- In the past year, Vukic has played 34 total matches (across all court types), winning 51.5% of the games. He averages 24.6 games per match (23.3 in best-of-three matches) and 9.8 games per set.
- Vukic has averaged 23.8 games per match (22.8 in best-of-three matches) and 9.6 games per set through 21 matches on hard courts in the past 12 months, winning 52.1% of those games.
- Dating back to 2015, Fritz and Vukic have not met on the court.
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Russian authorities say three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow in the early hours on Sunday, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure for traffic of one of four airports around the Russian capital.
It was the fourth such attempt at a strike on the capital region this month and the third this week, fueling concerns about Moscow's vulnerability to attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine drags into its 18th month.
The Russian Defense Ministry referred to the incident as an "attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime" and said three drones targeted the city. One was shot down in the surrounding Moscow region by air defense systems and two others were jammed. Those two crashed into the Moscow City business district in the capital.
Photos from the site of the crash showed the facade of a skyscraper damaged on one floor. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the attack "insignificantly damaged" the outsides of two buildings in the Moscow City district. A security guard was injured, Russia's state news agency Tass reported, citing emergency officials.
No flights went into or out of the Vnukovo airport on the southern outskirts of the city for about an hour, according to Tass, and the air space over Moscow and the outlying regions was temporarily closed for any aircraft. Those restrictions have since been lifted.
Moscow authorities have also closed a street for traffic near the site of the crash in the Moscow City area.
There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials, who rarely if ever take responsibility for attacks on Russian soil.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported shooting down a Ukrainian drone outside Moscow on Friday. Two more drones struck the Russian capital on Monday, one of them falling in the center of the city near the Defense Ministry's headquarters along the Moscow River about 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the Kremlin. The other drone hit an office building in southern Moscow, gutting several upper floors.
In another attack on July 4, the Russian military said four drones were downed by air defenses on the outskirts of Moscow and a fifth was jammed by electronic warfare means and forced down.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — 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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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
In the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag final on Sunday, Alexei Popyrin meets Stan Wawrinka.
Wawrinka is favored (-200) to win the title versus Popyrin (+155).
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Match Information
- Tournament: The Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris
- Location: Umag, Croatia
- Court Surface: Clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Stan Wawrinka has a 66.7% chance to win.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Popyrin beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7, 7-5, 6-3.
- Wawrinka was victorious 6-3, 6-4 versus Lorenzo Sonego in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Popyrin has played 47 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces, and 28.0 games per match (25.3 in best-of-three matches).
- On clay, Popyrin has played 16 matches over the past year, totaling 26.7 games per match (26.0 in best-of-three matches) while winning 51.5% of games.
- In the past year, Wawrinka has competed in 40 total matches (across all court surfaces), winning 51.1% of the games. He averages 27.3 games per match (24.6 in best-of-three matches) and 10.6 games per set.
- On clay, Wawrinka has played 11 matches and averaged 28.7 games per match (23.4 in best-of-three matches) and 10.9 games per set.
- Popyrin and Wawrinka have not matched up against each other since 2015.
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How to Watch NASCAR, F1, IndyCar & More: Auto Racing Streaming Live - Sunday, July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
True auto racing fans know that there's no such thing as too many races. From the starting gun to the checkered flag, you want to see it all. Check out the article below to find out how to watch or live stream the Formula 1, Formula E, Motocross, NASCAR Cup Series, and NHRA Drag Racing action airing on Fubo on Sunday, July 30.
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Auto Racing Streaming Live Today
Watch Formula 1: Belgium Grand Prix
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 8:55 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Motocross: MXGP Finland - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Formula E: Round 16: London - Race
- Series: Formula E
- Game Time: 11:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: USA Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NHRA Drag Racing: DENSO Sonoma Nationals
- Series: NHRA Drag Racing
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Ladies Open Lausanne
On Sunday, Clara Burel (No. 84 in the world) takes on Elisabetta Cocciaretto (No. 42) in the final of the Ladies Open Lausanne.
Cocciaretto is favored to win the tournament championship over Burel, with -150 odds compared to the underdog's +115.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Match Information
- Tournament: The Ladies Open Lausanne
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Tennis Club du Stade-Lausanne
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Court Surface: Clay
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto has a 60.0% chance to win.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Trends and Insights
- Burel defeated Diane Parry 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Cocciaretto came out on top 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 against Anna Bondar in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Through 28 matches over the past year (across all court surfaces), Burel has played 23.2 games per match and won 50.9% of them.
- Burel has played 11 matches on clay over the past year, and 22.7 games per match.
- In her 41 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Cocciaretto is averaging 21.5 games per match while winning 52.1% of those games.
- On clay, Cocciaretto has played 13 matches and averaged 23.2 games per match and 9.7 games per set.
- Burel and Cocciaretto have played one time dating back to 2015, in the WTA 125K Bol, Croatia Women Singles 2022 quarterfinals. Cocciaretto claimed victory in that bout 6-2, 6-4.
- In terms of sets, Cocciaretto has won two against Burel (100.0%), while Burel has clinched zero.
- Cocciaretto has the edge in 18 total games against Burel, claiming 12 of them.
- In their one match against each other, Burel and Cocciaretto are averaging 18.0 games and 2.0 sets.
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Dream vs. Mystics Injury Report, Betting Odds - July 30
The Atlanta Dream (13-11) have just one player on the injury report for their matchup with the Washington Mystics (12-12) at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, July 30 at 3:00 PM ET.
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The Dream are coming off of a 95-84 loss to the Liberty in their last game on Thursday.
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Dream vs. Mystics Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN3, NBCS-DC, Monumental, and BSSO
- Location: College Park, Georgia
- Arena: Gateway Center Arena
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Dream Player Leaders
- Rhyne Howard paces the Dream at 18.2 points per game, while also averaging 3.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
- Allisha Gray averages a team-best 3.5 assists per contest. She is also averaging 17.9 points and 5.2 rebounds, shooting 48% from the floor and 38% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game.
- Cheyenne Parker paces her squad in rebounds per game (7.2), and also posts 13.5 points and 1.6 assists. At the other end, she posts 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocked shots (sixth in the WNBA).
- Nia Coffey averages 6.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 43.4% from the floor and 40.7% from beyond the arc (seventh in league) with 1 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Haley Jones is putting up 4.1 points, 2.8 assists and 2.6 rebounds per contest.
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Top Player Prop Bets for Marlins vs. Tigers on July 30, 2023
Player prop betting options for Luis Arraez, Spencer Torkelson and others are available in the Miami Marlins-Detroit Tigers matchup at LoanDepot park on Sunday, starting at 1:40 PM ET.
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Marlins vs. Tigers Game Info
- When: Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 1:40 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSFL
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MLB Props Today: Miami Marlins
Jesús Luzardo Props
- Strikeouts Prop: Over/Under 7.5 (Over Odds: -125)
Luzardo Stats
- The Marlins' Jesus Luzardo (8-5) will make his 22nd start of the season.
- He has earned a quality start 12 times in 21 starts this season.
- In 21 starts, Luzardo has pitched through or past the fifth inning 17 times. He has a season average of 5.7 frames per outing.
- He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 21 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this season, the 25-year-old ranks 12th in ERA (3.22), 23rd in WHIP (1.147), and eighth in K/9 (10.8).
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Luis Arraez Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +155)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +125)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +225)
Arraez Stats
- Arraez has 24 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 30 walks and 51 RBI (146 total hits). He's also swiped one base.
- He's slashing .381/.429/.478 on the season.
- Arraez will look for his fourth straight game with a hit in this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .500 with three doubles, a walk and four RBI.
Arraez Recent Games
Jorge Soler Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -185)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +100)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +330)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +175)
Soler Stats
- Jorge Soler has 89 hits with 19 doubles, 24 home runs, 47 walks and 54 RBI. He's also stolen one base.
- He's slashed .240/.331/.485 so far this season.
- Soler brings a two-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .150 with a walk.
Soler Recent Games
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MLB Props Today: Detroit Tigers
Spencer Torkelson Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -149)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +155)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +475)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +200)
Torkelson Stats
- Torkelson has put up 90 hits with 23 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 43 walks. He has driven in 58 runs with two stolen bases.
- He's slashed .230/.308/.408 on the year.
Torkelson Recent Games
Javier Báez Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -179)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +175)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +700)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +250)
Báez Stats
- Javier Baez has 12 doubles, four triples, seven home runs, 17 walks and 47 RBI (86 total hits). He's also swiped nine bases.
- He has a slash line of .223/.263/.329 on the year.
Báez Recent Games
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Marlins vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitchers Today - July 30
The Miami Marlins (56-49) and Detroit Tigers (47-58) play a rubber match on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET, with the series deadlocked at 1-1.
The Marlins will give the nod to Jesus Luzardo (8-5, 3.22 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Tigers will turn to Tarik Skubal (1-1, 3.71 ERA).
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Marlins vs. Tigers Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Time: 1:40 PM ET
- TV: BSFL
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: LoanDepot park
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- Probable Pitchers: Luzardo - MIA (8-5, 3.22 ERA) vs Skubal - DET (1-1, 3.71 ERA)
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Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Jesús Luzardo
- Luzardo (8-5) will take to the mound for the Marlins and make his 22nd start of the season.
- The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in seven innings pitched against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 3.22, a 4.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.147.
- In 21 starts this season, he's earned a quality start in 12 of them.
- Luzardo has 17 starts of five or more innings this season in 21 chances. He averages 5.7 innings per outing.
- In 21 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.
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Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Tarik Skubal
- Skubal makes the start for the Tigers, his fifth of the season. He is 1-1 with a 3.71 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent outing on Monday against the San Francisco Giants, the lefty tossed five scoreless innings while surrendering two hits.
- In four games this season, the 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.71, with 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .200 against him.
- Skubal has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this season entering this game.
- He has had three appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Truist Atlanta Open
In the Truist Atlanta Open final on Sunday, Taylor Fritz takes on Aleksandar Vukic.
Fritz is favored (-550) bring home the title versus Vukic (+375).
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Match Information
- Tournament: The Truist Atlanta Open
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Atlantic Station
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Taylor Fritz has an 84.6% chance to win.
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Trends and Insights
- By defeating No. 46-ranked Jeffrey John Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday, Fritz reached the finals.
- Vukic reached the finals by beating No. 38-ranked Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 on Saturday.
- Fritz has played 68 matches over the past year (across all court types), and 26.2 games per match (24.1 in best-of-three matches).
- Fritz has played 44 matches on hard courts over the past 12 months, and 25.8 games per match (24.3 in best-of-three matches).
- In the past year, Vukic has played 34 total matches (across all court types), winning 51.5% of the games. He averages 24.6 games per match (23.3 in best-of-three matches) and 9.8 games per set.
- Vukic has averaged 23.8 games per match (22.8 in best-of-three matches) and 9.6 games per set through 21 matches on hard courts in the past 12 months, winning 52.1% of those games.
- Dating back to 2015, Fritz and Vukic have not met on the court.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — High winds blowing across the North Sea are delaying efforts to tow a burning cargo ship loaded with thousands of new cars to safety off the Dutch coast, the government said Sunday.
The Fremantle Highway was unlikely to be moved Sunday because of the southwesterly wind, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
“The wind will continue to blow from the southwest for the next few days. The towing of the Fremantle Highway to the new temporary location may therefore still take several days to start,” the ministry said in an update Saturday night.
“The smoke from the fire and the wind direction mean that during the towing operation of the ship smoke is blowing over the tugboat,” it added.
Salvage crews on Saturday attached a second towing cable to the ship, which is transporting 3,783 new vehicles, including 498 electric vehicles, from the German port of Bremerhaven to Singapore. The salvage teams ultimately want to tow the stricken ship to a port but it is not yet clear where or when that will happen.
The ship has been burning since Tuesday. Firefighters decided not to douse the flames with water for fear of making the nearly 200-meters (219-yard) ship unstable as it floats close to North Sea shipping lanes and a world-renowned migratory bird habitat.
One crew member died and others were injured after the fire broke out. The crew was evacuated in the early hours of Wednesday.
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CHENGDU, China , July 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Xinhua:
On July 28, the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games officially commenced, captivating university athletes from various parts of the world with an opening ceremony that seamlessly blended historical and cultural elements with youthful passion.
The cultural performances showcased Chengdu's unique cultural features, with the "Sun and Immortal Birds" being a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage and a spiritual emblem. From the very first second of the countdown to the ignition, the presence of the "Sun and Immortal Birds" captivated the audience until the final moment of ignition. "Sunlight", serving as the core element, permeated the entire opening ceremony. Without the "Sun and Immortal Birds", the grand finale of igniting the flame would not have been possible. The countdown to the opening commenced amid the radiance of the "Sun and Immortal Birds," not only demonstrating the harmonious and inclusive spiritual character that the Chinese people have embraced since ancient times but also expressing best wishes for university students worldwide to shine as bright and warm as sunlight.
The opening ceremony combined the sense of technology with artistic beauty. During the entrance segment, colorful silk threads were projected onto the ground, creating a breathtaking display of traditional Chinese patterns formed by over 300 circular lines that adorned the entirety of the stadium's track. This symbolic imagery represents the aspirations of young athletes from around the world, as they embark on a glorious journey paved with the splendor of Shu embroidery. The guide signs held high by the ushers were made of Shu brocade, a renowned textile originating from the Chengdu region, with a history spanning over 2,000 years. Shu brocade stands as one of the four prestigious brocades of China. Meanwhile, Shu embroidery, one of the four famous embroideries in China, has a history of more than 3,000 years, originating from the Chengdu region. Both Shu embroidery and Shu brocade are hailed as treasures of the region.
In celebration of the 31st edition of FISU World University Games, 31 torchbearers were selected to light the flame tower. Among them, the illustrious Chengdu astronaut, Ye Guangfu, shone as a notable figure. Recognizing astronauts as the "closest beings to the sun," chief director Chen Weiya harnessed the brilliance of sunlight, transforming it into a dazzling blaze. After the 31 torchbearers jointly completed the ignition, the Sun and Immortal Birds radiated a stunning brilliance. They spiraled and ascended, igniting the 12 golden fireworks in the sky. Ultimately, they ignited the flame tower outside the stadium.
During the fireworks performance, the chief designer of the opening ceremony fireworks, Cai Canhuang, aptly named it "Golden Dreams." Golden fireworks illuminated the sky, accompanied by welcoming messages in both Chinese and English. As the flame tower of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games was ignited, the fireworks displayed the U-shaped emblem of the Games and the English theme "Make Dreams Come True." The fireworks artfully portrayed the image of a golden hibiscus flower, representing the city flower of Chengdu. Beyond symbolizing youth and vitality, the hibiscus also embodies the values of openness and friendliness, expressing the theme of "flowers welcoming guests."
The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games will feature a total of 18 sports events, and is scheduled to conclude on August 8. With athletes from 113 countries and regions, a staggering 6,500 athletes will compete across these 18 sports.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
In the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag final on Sunday, Alexei Popyrin meets Stan Wawrinka.
Wawrinka is favored (-200) to win the title versus Popyrin (+155).
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Match Information
- Tournament: The Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris
- Location: Umag, Croatia
- Court Surface: Clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Stan Wawrinka has a 66.7% chance to win.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Popyrin beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7, 7-5, 6-3.
- Wawrinka was victorious 6-3, 6-4 versus Lorenzo Sonego in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Popyrin has played 47 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces, and 28.0 games per match (25.3 in best-of-three matches).
- On clay, Popyrin has played 16 matches over the past year, totaling 26.7 games per match (26.0 in best-of-three matches) while winning 51.5% of games.
- In the past year, Wawrinka has competed in 40 total matches (across all court surfaces), winning 51.1% of the games. He averages 27.3 games per match (24.6 in best-of-three matches) and 10.6 games per set.
- On clay, Wawrinka has played 11 matches and averaged 28.7 games per match (23.4 in best-of-three matches) and 10.9 games per set.
- Popyrin and Wawrinka have not matched up against each other since 2015.
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BEIRUT (AP) — Overnight clashes Sunday in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp near the southern port city of Sidon left 1 dead and 6 others wounded, Palestinian officials said.
The clashes took place as Palestinian factions in Ein el-Hilweh cracked down on militant Islamist groups and fugitives seeking shelter in the camp’s overcrowded neighborhoods. In 2017, Palestinian factions engaged in almost a week of fierce clashes with a militant organization affiliated with the extremist Islamic State group.
The Palestinian officials, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said the clashes broke out after an unknown gunman tried to assassinate Islamist militant Mahmoud Khalil, killing a companion of his instead.
According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, six people were wounded in the clashes, including two children.
Factions used assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenade launchers in the overcrowded camp, as ambulances zoomed through its narrow streets to take the wounded to the hospital.
The clashes have mostly stopped, though state media said there was still sporadic sniper fire.
Several residents fled the crossfire to nearby neighborhoods in the camp.
Ein el-Hilweh is notorious for its lawlessness and clashes are not uncommon. The U.N. says it is home to some 55,000 people.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
In the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag final on Sunday, Alexei Popyrin meets Stan Wawrinka.
Wawrinka is favored (-200) to win the title versus Popyrin (+155).
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Match Information
- Tournament: The Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris
- Location: Umag, Croatia
- Court Surface: Clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Stan Wawrinka has a 66.7% chance to win.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Popyrin beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7, 7-5, 6-3.
- Wawrinka was victorious 6-3, 6-4 versus Lorenzo Sonego in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Popyrin has played 47 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces, and 28.0 games per match (25.3 in best-of-three matches).
- On clay, Popyrin has played 16 matches over the past year, totaling 26.7 games per match (26.0 in best-of-three matches) while winning 51.5% of games.
- In the past year, Wawrinka has competed in 40 total matches (across all court surfaces), winning 51.1% of the games. He averages 27.3 games per match (24.6 in best-of-three matches) and 10.6 games per set.
- On clay, Wawrinka has played 11 matches and averaged 28.7 games per match (23.4 in best-of-three matches) and 10.9 games per set.
- Popyrin and Wawrinka have not matched up against each other since 2015.
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How to Watch NASCAR, F1, IndyCar & More: Auto Racing Streaming Live - Sunday, July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 4:36 AM MDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
True auto racing fans know that there's no such thing as too many races. From the starting gun to the checkered flag, you want to see it all. Check out the article below to find out how to watch or live stream the Formula 1, Formula E, Motocross, NASCAR Cup Series, and NHRA Drag Racing action airing on Fubo on Sunday, July 30.
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Auto Racing Streaming Live Today
Watch Formula 1: Belgium Grand Prix
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 8:55 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Motocross: MXGP Finland - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Formula E: Round 16: London - Race
- Series: Formula E
- Game Time: 11:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: USA Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NHRA Drag Racing: DENSO Sonoma Nationals
- Series: NHRA Drag Racing
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Ladies Open Lausanne
On Sunday, Clara Burel (No. 84 in the world) takes on Elisabetta Cocciaretto (No. 42) in the final of the Ladies Open Lausanne.
Cocciaretto is favored to win the tournament championship over Burel, with -150 odds compared to the underdog's +115.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Match Information
- Tournament: The Ladies Open Lausanne
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Tennis Club du Stade-Lausanne
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Court Surface: Clay
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto has a 60.0% chance to win.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Trends and Insights
- Burel defeated Diane Parry 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Cocciaretto came out on top 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 against Anna Bondar in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Through 28 matches over the past year (across all court surfaces), Burel has played 23.2 games per match and won 50.9% of them.
- Burel has played 11 matches on clay over the past year, and 22.7 games per match.
- In her 41 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Cocciaretto is averaging 21.5 games per match while winning 52.1% of those games.
- On clay, Cocciaretto has played 13 matches and averaged 23.2 games per match and 9.7 games per set.
- Burel and Cocciaretto have played one time dating back to 2015, in the WTA 125K Bol, Croatia Women Singles 2022 quarterfinals. Cocciaretto claimed victory in that bout 6-2, 6-4.
- In terms of sets, Cocciaretto has won two against Burel (100.0%), while Burel has clinched zero.
- Cocciaretto has the edge in 18 total games against Burel, claiming 12 of them.
- In their one match against each other, Burel and Cocciaretto are averaging 18.0 games and 2.0 sets.
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CHENGDU, China , July 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Xinhua:
On July 28, the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games officially commenced, captivating university athletes from various parts of the world with an opening ceremony that seamlessly blended historical and cultural elements with youthful passion.
The cultural performances showcased Chengdu's unique cultural features, with the "Sun and Immortal Birds" being a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage and a spiritual emblem. From the very first second of the countdown to the ignition, the presence of the "Sun and Immortal Birds" captivated the audience until the final moment of ignition. "Sunlight", serving as the core element, permeated the entire opening ceremony. Without the "Sun and Immortal Birds", the grand finale of igniting the flame would not have been possible. The countdown to the opening commenced amid the radiance of the "Sun and Immortal Birds," not only demonstrating the harmonious and inclusive spiritual character that the Chinese people have embraced since ancient times but also expressing best wishes for university students worldwide to shine as bright and warm as sunlight.
The opening ceremony combined the sense of technology with artistic beauty. During the entrance segment, colorful silk threads were projected onto the ground, creating a breathtaking display of traditional Chinese patterns formed by over 300 circular lines that adorned the entirety of the stadium's track. This symbolic imagery represents the aspirations of young athletes from around the world, as they embark on a glorious journey paved with the splendor of Shu embroidery. The guide signs held high by the ushers were made of Shu brocade, a renowned textile originating from the Chengdu region, with a history spanning over 2,000 years. Shu brocade stands as one of the four prestigious brocades of China. Meanwhile, Shu embroidery, one of the four famous embroideries in China, has a history of more than 3,000 years, originating from the Chengdu region. Both Shu embroidery and Shu brocade are hailed as treasures of the region.
In celebration of the 31st edition of FISU World University Games, 31 torchbearers were selected to light the flame tower. Among them, the illustrious Chengdu astronaut, Ye Guangfu, shone as a notable figure. Recognizing astronauts as the "closest beings to the sun," chief director Chen Weiya harnessed the brilliance of sunlight, transforming it into a dazzling blaze. After the 31 torchbearers jointly completed the ignition, the Sun and Immortal Birds radiated a stunning brilliance. They spiraled and ascended, igniting the 12 golden fireworks in the sky. Ultimately, they ignited the flame tower outside the stadium.
During the fireworks performance, the chief designer of the opening ceremony fireworks, Cai Canhuang, aptly named it "Golden Dreams." Golden fireworks illuminated the sky, accompanied by welcoming messages in both Chinese and English. As the flame tower of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games was ignited, the fireworks displayed the U-shaped emblem of the Games and the English theme "Make Dreams Come True." The fireworks artfully portrayed the image of a golden hibiscus flower, representing the city flower of Chengdu. Beyond symbolizing youth and vitality, the hibiscus also embodies the values of openness and friendliness, expressing the theme of "flowers welcoming guests."
The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games will feature a total of 18 sports events, and is scheduled to conclude on August 8. With athletes from 113 countries and regions, a staggering 6,500 athletes will compete across these 18 sports.
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NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France.
Russian mercenary group Wagner is already operating in neighboring Mali, and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to expand his country’s influence in the region, but it is unclear yet whether the new junta leaders are going to move toward Moscow or stick with Niger’s Western partners.
Days after after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country’s future and some are calling out the junta’s reasons for seizing control.
The mutineers said they overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected two years ago in Niger’s first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from France, because he wasn’t able to secure the nation from growing jihadi violence. But some analysts and Nigeriens say that’s just a pretext for a takeover that is more about internal power struggles than securing the nation.
“Everybody is wondering why this coup? That’s because no one was expecting it. We couldn’t expect a coup in Niger because there’s no social, political or security situation that would justify that the military take the power,” Prof. Amad Hassane Boubacar, who teaches at the University of Niamey, told The Associated Press.
He said Bazoum wanted to replace the head of the presidential guard, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, who also goes by Omar and is now in charge of the country. Tchiani was loyal to Bazoum’s predecessor and that sparked the problems, Boubacar said. The AP cannot independently verify his assessment.
While Niger’s security situation is dire, it’s not as bad as neighboring Burkina Faso or Mali, which have also have been battling an Islamic insurgency linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Last year Niger was the only one of the three to see a decline in violence, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project.
Niger until now has been seen as the last reliable partner for the West in efforts to battle the jihadists in Africa’s Sahel region, where Russia and Western countries have vied for influence in the fight against extremism. France has 1,500 soldiers in the country who conduct joint operations with the Nigeriens, and the United States and other European countries have helped train the nation’s troops.
Some taking part in Sunday’s rally also warned regional bodies who have denounced the coup to stay away. “I would like also to say to the European Union, African Union and ECOWAS, please please stay out of our business,” said Oumar Barou Moussa who was at the demonstration.
“It’s time for us to take our lives, to work for ourselves. It’s time for us to talk about our freedom and liberty. We need to stay together, we need to work together, we need to have our true independence,” he said.
Conflict experts say out of all the countries in the region, Niger has the most at stake if it turns away from the West, given the millions of dollars of military assistance the international community has poured in. On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the continued security and economic arrangements that Niger has with the U.S. hinged on the release of Bazoum — who remains under house arrest — and “the immediate restoration of the democratic order in Niger.”
France on Saturday suspended all development aid and other financial aid for Niger, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “France demands an immediate return to constitutional order under President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected by the Nigeriens,” it said.
The African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the junta in Niger to reinstall the country’s democratically elected government. On Sunday, the West African regional bloc, known as ECOWAS, is holding an emergency summit in Abuja, Nigeria.
However, in a televised address Saturday, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Toumba, one of the soldiers who ousted Bazoum, accused the meeting of making a “plan of aggression” against Niger and said it would defend itself.
Niger experts say it’s too soon to know how things will play out.
“Tensions with the military are still ongoing. There could be another coup after this one, or a stronger intervention from ECOWAS, potentially military force, even if it is difficult to foresee how specifically that may happen and what form that may take,” said Tatiana Smirnova, a researcher at the Centre FrancoPaix in conflict resolution and peace missions.
“Many actors are also trying to negotiate, but the outcome is unclear,” she said.
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How to Watch NASCAR, F1, IndyCar & More: Auto Racing Streaming Live - Sunday, July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
True auto racing fans know that there's no such thing as too many races. From the starting gun to the checkered flag, you want to see it all. Check out the article below to find out how to watch or live stream the Formula 1, Formula E, Motocross, NASCAR Cup Series, and NHRA Drag Racing action airing on Fubo on Sunday, July 30.
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Auto Racing Streaming Live Today
Watch Formula 1: Belgium Grand Prix
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 8:55 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Motocross: MXGP Finland - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Formula E: Round 16: London - Race
- Series: Formula E
- Game Time: 11:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: USA Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NHRA Drag Racing: DENSO Sonoma Nationals
- Series: NHRA Drag Racing
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Truist Atlanta Open
In the Truist Atlanta Open final on Sunday, Taylor Fritz takes on Aleksandar Vukic.
Fritz is favored (-550) bring home the title versus Vukic (+375).
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Match Information
- Tournament: The Truist Atlanta Open
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Atlantic Station
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Taylor Fritz has an 84.6% chance to win.
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Trends and Insights
- By defeating No. 46-ranked Jeffrey John Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday, Fritz reached the finals.
- Vukic reached the finals by beating No. 38-ranked Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 on Saturday.
- Fritz has played 68 matches over the past year (across all court types), and 26.2 games per match (24.1 in best-of-three matches).
- Fritz has played 44 matches on hard courts over the past 12 months, and 25.8 games per match (24.3 in best-of-three matches).
- In the past year, Vukic has played 34 total matches (across all court types), winning 51.5% of the games. He averages 24.6 games per match (23.3 in best-of-three matches) and 9.8 games per set.
- Vukic has averaged 23.8 games per match (22.8 in best-of-three matches) and 9.6 games per set through 21 matches on hard courts in the past 12 months, winning 52.1% of those games.
- Dating back to 2015, Fritz and Vukic have not met on the court.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carla Qualtrough, recently named Sports Minister in Canada, voiced her support for the national team’s fight for equal pay and support during a visit to a training camp in Melbourne before its make-or-break Women’s World Cup match Monday against Australia.
“You’re never going to hear me say anything but ‘pay equity equals pay for work of equal value,’” Qualtrough said. “Our women deserve equal opportunities as our men, and we’re gonna make sure they have it.”
Canada must avoid a loss to co-host Australia in the last group-stage game to guarantee it advances to the Women’s World Cup knockout round.
The visit by Qualtrough, who took up her post Wednesday, follows the team releasing a social media statement Friday announcing an interim agreement reached with Canada Soccer. The deal covers the players’ compensation for 2023, including Women’s World Cup prize money.
“The women are desperate to have equal treatment,” Qualtrough said. “I’m confident that we’re going to get there, but we all have to keep going in this.”
The Olympic champions have been trying to negotiate an equal pay agreement for more than a year. Their statement expressed “disappointment” with the interim deal.
“It was kind of nice to hear a message from home about some of the inspiration we’re providing,” Canada midfielder Jessie Fleming said of Qualtrough’s visit.
Qualtrough said the interim agreement was a “very good first step” but added she wanted to be hesitant in her answer because of ongoing discussions between Canada Soccer and the players.
Qualtrough, a former Paralympic swimmer, said she plans to meet with Canada Soccer officials and “really dig in on some of the issues (she’s) been watching unfold from the sidelines.”
“I’m behind the women 110%,” she said.
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Savannah Hernandez is a student at the University of Georgia’s Carmical Sports Media Institute.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Ladies Open Lausanne
On Sunday, Clara Burel (No. 84 in the world) takes on Elisabetta Cocciaretto (No. 42) in the final of the Ladies Open Lausanne.
Cocciaretto is favored to win the tournament championship over Burel, with -150 odds compared to the underdog's +115.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Match Information
- Tournament: The Ladies Open Lausanne
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Tennis Club du Stade-Lausanne
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Court Surface: Clay
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto has a 60.0% chance to win.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Trends and Insights
- Burel defeated Diane Parry 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Cocciaretto came out on top 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 against Anna Bondar in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Through 28 matches over the past year (across all court surfaces), Burel has played 23.2 games per match and won 50.9% of them.
- Burel has played 11 matches on clay over the past year, and 22.7 games per match.
- In her 41 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Cocciaretto is averaging 21.5 games per match while winning 52.1% of those games.
- On clay, Cocciaretto has played 13 matches and averaged 23.2 games per match and 9.7 games per set.
- Burel and Cocciaretto have played one time dating back to 2015, in the WTA 125K Bol, Croatia Women Singles 2022 quarterfinals. Cocciaretto claimed victory in that bout 6-2, 6-4.
- In terms of sets, Cocciaretto has won two against Burel (100.0%), while Burel has clinched zero.
- Cocciaretto has the edge in 18 total games against Burel, claiming 12 of them.
- In their one match against each other, Burel and Cocciaretto are averaging 18.0 games and 2.0 sets.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Morocco’s teams are getting used to upsetting higher-ranked opponents on soccer’s biggest stage.
With a 1-0 win over South Korea in Adelaide, South Australia on Sunday, the Atlas Lionesses earned their first Women’s World Cup victory in their debut tournament. The No. 72-ranked Morocco upset No. 17 South Korea behind a complete defensive performance and its first World Cup goal: a glancing header from Ibtissam Jraïdi off Hanane Aït El Haj’s cross in the 6th minute.
Despite an opening 6-0 loss to Germany, the Atlas Lionesses are in contention for a spot in the knockout stage ahead of their last group game against Colombia on Friday.
“We need to savor the win tonight, all together,” Morocco head coach Reynald Pedros said. “From tomorrow, this game is behind us. What’s important is what is going to happen against Colombia.”
In the men’s World Cup last year, Morocco strung together its own run of upsets. The team advanced to the round of 16 for the first time since 1986 and became the first African or Arab nation to reach the World Cup semifinals. The team caught attention with wins over Belgium, Canada in the group stage, followed by knockout wins over Spain and Portugal before a semifinal loss to France.
The women’s team has already made Women’s World Cup history as the first Arab or North African nation to qualify.
“We have the same sense of determination and motivation, that this is a dream that’s going to come true, as with the Qatar World Cup, where the men were able to make history,” Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak said before the tournament started. “We hope we can replicate the same achievements of the men’s team.”
Defender Nouhaila Benzina missed Morocco’s debut last week but made history Sunday as the first player to wear a hijab while competing at a senior-level global tournament.
A FIFA ban on playing in religious head coverings in its sanctioned games for “health and safety reasons” was overturned in 2014.
Against South Korea, Benzina played a part as Morocco rebounded from the lopsided loss to two-time champion Germany — a match Pedros described as “David versus Goliath.”
Shifting the team’s mindset and rotating in “fresh legs” allowed the Atlas Lionesses to get off “to a blinding start” and create chances, Pedros said. “We were very active, very aggressive.”
The Atlas Lionesses surprised the soccer world by upsetting the eleven-time Africa Cup of Nations champion Nigeria on penalties in the semifinals of the AFCON 2022 tournament. Morocco hosted the tournament and finished runner-up to South Africa after a 2-1 loss with over 45,000 in attendance, earning a spot at World Cup being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
In 2020, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation laid out a four-year women’s soccer investment plan including youth development programs and funding for women’s professional clubs, in hopes that its women’s team, which had not qualified for AFCON in two decades, could make a statement on the global stage. Morocco will host the AFCON tournament again in 2024.
“We can have more and more players feeding into the national team,” Pedros said of the federation’s development. “We’re talking about us, the first team, the under-20s, the under-17s. We’re talking about very long standing work we’re starting right now.”
Coming from a region passionate about men’s football but historically slower to embrace the women’s game, Pedros and his players recognize the impact that each Moroccan match has.
“Those that love football have male role models,” Pedros said. “What we want in Morocco is that those that love football have female role models as well.”
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Cassidy Hettesheimer is a student at the University of Georgia’s Carmical Sports Media Institute.
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Sunday, July 30
Today's MLB schedule has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Among those games is the Texas Rangers squaring off against the San Diego Padres.
You will find info on how to watch today's MLB action right here.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Toronto Blue Jays (59-46) take on the Los Angeles Angels (54-51)
The Angels hope to get a road victory at Rogers Centre against the Blue Jays on Sunday at 12:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.268 AVG, 17 HR, 65 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.302 AVG, 39 HR, 81 RBI)
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The Atlanta Braves (66-36) face the Milwaukee Brewers (57-48)
The Brewers will hit the field at Truist Park versus the Braves on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.333 AVG, 24 HR, 61 RBI)
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.286 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (46-58) play host to the Philadelphia Phillies (56-48)
The Phillies will look to pick up a road win at PNC Park versus the Pirates on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.255 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Bryson Stott (.306 AVG, 9 HR, 37 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (56-49) play the Detroit Tigers (47-58)
The Tigers will take to the field at LoanDepot park against the Marlins on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.381 AVG, 3 HR, 51 RBI)
- DET Key Player: Spencer Torkelson (.230 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The New York Mets (49-55) play the Washington Nationals (44-61)
The Nationals will hit the field at Citi Field versus the Mets on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.217 AVG, 30 HR, 73 RBI)
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.286 AVG, 16 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (43-63) take on the Cleveland Guardians (52-53)
The Guardians will look to pick up a road win at Guaranteed Rate Field against the White Sox on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.270 AVG, 29 HR, 60 RBI)
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.288 AVG, 16 HR, 60 RBI)
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The Kansas City Royals (31-75) face the Minnesota Twins (54-52)
The Twins will hit the field at Kauffman Stadium against the Royals on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- KC Key Player: Bobby Witt Jr. (.263 AVG, 18 HR, 60 RBI)
- MIN Key Player: Carlos Correa (.228 AVG, 12 HR, 45 RBI)
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The Houston Astros (59-46) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (63-44)
The Rays will take to the field at Minute Maid Park versus the Astros on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet SW
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.299 AVG, 18 HR, 69 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.267 AVG, 12 HR, 49 RBI)
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The St. Louis Cardinals (46-60) face the Chicago Cubs (53-51)
The Cubs will hit the field at Busch Stadium versus the Cardinals on Sunday at 2:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- STL Key Player: Nolan Arenado (.282 AVG, 22 HR, 77 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.278 AVG, 7 HR, 57 RBI)
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The Colorado Rockies (40-64) host the Oakland Athletics (30-76)
The Athletics will take to the field at Coors Field against the Rockies on Sunday at 3:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.255 AVG, 16 HR, 48 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Brent Rooker (.248 AVG, 17 HR, 47 RBI)
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The San Francisco Giants (57-48) play the Boston Red Sox (56-48)
The Red Sox will look to pick up a road win at Oracle Park versus the Giants on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.269 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI)
- BOS Key Player: Justin Turner (.288 AVG, 16 HR, 68 RBI)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (59-44) take on the Cincinnati Reds (57-49)
The Reds will look to pick up a road win at Dodger Stadium versus the Dodgers on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet LA
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- LAD Key Player: Freddie Freeman (.328 AVG, 21 HR, 73 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.276 AVG, 15 HR, 57 RBI)
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The San Diego Padres (51-54) play host to the Texas Rangers (60-45)
The Rangers will look to pick up a road win at PETCO Park versus the Padres on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.265 AVG, 20 HR, 63 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.275 AVG, 15 HR, 64 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (56-49) host the Seattle Mariners (53-51)
The Mariners will take to the field at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.288 AVG, 21 HR, 57 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.252 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Baltimore Orioles (63-41) play the New York Yankees (55-49)
The Yankees will look to pick up a road win at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Orioles on Sunday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.267 AVG, 14 HR, 46 RBI)
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.258 AVG, 16 HR, 44 RBI)
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MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: Sunday, July 30
Who are the probable pitchers lined up to start on Sunday? Below, we list every starting pitching matchup for the day, which includes Luis Castillo toeing the rubber for the Mariners, and Merrill Kelly getting the call for the Diamondbacks.
Keep reading to find the probable starters for every contest on the docket for July 30.
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Today's Probable Starting Pitchers
Angels at Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
The Los Angeles Angels will send Tyler Anderson (5-2) to the hill as they play the Blue Jays, who will give the start to Jose Berrios (8-7) for the game between the clubs on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Angels at Blue Jays
- TOR Odds to Win: -200
- LAA Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 9.5 runs
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- Game Time: 12:05 PM ET
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Brewers at Braves Probable Pitchers
The Milwaukee Brewers will send Colin Rea (5-4) to the mound as they play the Braves, who will counter with AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0) for the game between the clubs on Sunday.
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- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Streaming: MLB Network (regional restrictions may apply)
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Phillies at Pirates Probable Pitchers
The Philadelphia Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (0-3) to the hill as they take on the Pirates, who will look to Rich Hill (7-10) when the teams face off Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Phillies at Pirates
- PHI Odds to Win: -150
- PIT Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 9 runs
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Tigers at Marlins Probable Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers will send Tarik Skubal (1-1) to the bump as they face the Marlins, who will counter with Jesus Luzardo (8-5) when the clubs face off on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Tigers at Marlins
- MIA Odds to Win: -150
- DET Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 7 runs
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Nationals at Mets Probable Pitchers
The Washington Nationals will send Trevor Williams (5-5) to the hill as they face the Mets, who will look to Justin Verlander (5-5) for the matchup between the clubs on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Nationals at Mets
- NYM Odds to Win: -275
- WSH Odds to Win: +220
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 1:40 PM ET
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Guardians at White Sox Probable Pitchers
The Cleveland Guardians will send Aaron Civale (4-2) to the mound as they play the White Sox, who will counter with Michael Kopech (4-9) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Guardians at White Sox
- CLE Odds to Win: -145
- CHW Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
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Twins at Royals Probable Pitchers
The Minnesota Twins will send Kenta Maeda (2-5) to the hill as they play the Royals, who will look to Ryan Yarbrough (3-5) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Twins at Royals
- MIN Odds to Win: -185
- KC Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 9 runs
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Rays at Astros Probable Pitchers
The Tampa Bay Rays will send Zack Littell (0-2) to the bump as they play the Astros, who will counter with Brandon Bielak (5-5) when the teams play on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Rays at Astros
- HOU Odds to Win: -110
- TB Odds to Win: -110
- Total: 9 runs
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Cubs at Cardinals Probable Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (4-4) to the mound as they take on the Cardinals, who will counter with Steven Matz (1-7) when the teams play on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Cubs at Cardinals
- STL Odds to Win: -145
- CHC Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:15 PM ET
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Athletics at Rockies Probable Pitchers
The Oakland Athletics will send Luis Medina (3-7) to the hill as they play the Rockies, who will counter with Ty Blach (0-0) when the clubs play Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Athletics at Rockies
- COL Odds to Win: -110
- OAK Odds to Win: -110
- Total: 12.5 runs
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- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
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Red Sox at Giants Probable Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox will send Brennan Bernardino (1-0) to the mound as they play the Giants, who will look to Scott Alexander (6-1) when the clubs meet on Sunday.
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Reds at Dodgers Probable Pitchers
The Cincinnati Reds will send Graham Ashcraft (5-7) to the bump as they take on the Dodgers, who will give the start to Michael Grove (2-2) for the matchup between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Reds at Dodgers
- LAD Odds to Win: -185
- CIN Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 10.5 runs
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Rangers at Padres Probable Pitchers
The Texas Rangers will send Cody Bradford (2-1) to the hill as they play the Padres, who will give the start to Blake Snell (7-8) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
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Mariners at Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
The Seattle Mariners will send Castillo (6-7) to the mound as they take on the Diamondbacks, who will counter with Kelly (9-4) when the teams play Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Mariners at Diamondbacks
- SEA Odds to Win: -120
- ARI Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
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Yankees at Orioles Probable Pitchers
The New York Yankees will send Luis Severino (2-4) to the bump as they play the Orioles, who will hand the ball to Dean Kremer (10-4) when the teams face off Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Yankees at Orioles
- BAL Odds to Win: -125
- NYY Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Truist Atlanta Open
In the Truist Atlanta Open final on Sunday, Taylor Fritz takes on Aleksandar Vukic.
Fritz is favored (-550) bring home the title versus Vukic (+375).
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Match Information
- Tournament: The Truist Atlanta Open
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Atlantic Station
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Taylor Fritz has an 84.6% chance to win.
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Trends and Insights
- By defeating No. 46-ranked Jeffrey John Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday, Fritz reached the finals.
- Vukic reached the finals by beating No. 38-ranked Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 on Saturday.
- Fritz has played 68 matches over the past year (across all court types), and 26.2 games per match (24.1 in best-of-three matches).
- Fritz has played 44 matches on hard courts over the past 12 months, and 25.8 games per match (24.3 in best-of-three matches).
- In the past year, Vukic has played 34 total matches (across all court types), winning 51.5% of the games. He averages 24.6 games per match (23.3 in best-of-three matches) and 9.8 games per set.
- Vukic has averaged 23.8 games per match (22.8 in best-of-three matches) and 9.6 games per set through 21 matches on hard courts in the past 12 months, winning 52.1% of those games.
- Dating back to 2015, Fritz and Vukic have not met on the court.
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The House Republicans who craft the conference’s government funding bills are showing signs of frustration as hard-line conservatives pressure leadership for further cuts to spending that some worry could be too aggressive.
Some of the 12 Appropriations subcommittee chairs — the so-called cardinals — told reporters that they are struggling to see where those additional cuts could come from, as September’s shutdown deadline looms.
“I just don’t see the wisdom in trying to further cut to strengthen our hand. I don’t know how that strengthens our hand,” Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.), a House Appropriations subcommittee chairman, said of conservatives’ push to further cut the already-scaled-back spending bills.
“I do think it puts some of our members in a very difficult spot, particularly those in tough districts, because they’re going to be taking some votes that become problematic,” he added.
The House left Washington for a long summer recess Thursday after being forced to punt a bill to fund agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.
Conservatives are dug in on their demand for steeper spending cuts, to the chagrin of moderates who are wary of slashing funding even more. The chamber has passed just one appropriations bill, funding military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The internal divisions are gripping the party as time is running out: The House has just 12 days in September to move the remaining 11 appropriations measures and hash out their disagreements with the Senate, which is marking up its spending bills at higher levels, setting the scene for a hectic fall that could bring the U.S. to the brink of a shutdown.
Those dynamics are putting GOP appropriators in a bind, leaving them searching for ways to appease conservative requests without gutting their spending bills.
“We’ve done a lot of cuts, a lot of cuts,” House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) told The Hill this week. “And so if it’s cuts just for cut’s sake, I don’t agree with it. But if it’s something that we can do without, that’s fine.”
‘Not a lot of wiggle room left’
Republican appropriators in the House announced earlier this year that they would mark up their bills for fiscal 2024 at fiscal 2022 levels, as leaders sought to placate conservatives who thought the debt ceiling deal struck by President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) earlier this year didn’t do enough to curb spending.
The Senate is crafting its bills more in line with the budget caps agreed to in the deal, but House Republicans are already fuming about a bipartisan deal in the upper chamber that would allow for more than $13 billion in additional emergency spending on top of those levels.
House GOP negotiators also said they would pursue clawing back more than $100 billion in old funding that was allocated for Democratic priorities without GOP support in the previous Congress.
While that move drew support from hard-line conservatives, the right flank was far from pleased when it heard appropriators planned to repurpose that old funding — known as rescissions — to plus-up the spending bills.
In a letter to McCarthy earlier this month, a group of hard-line conservatives called for all 12 appropriations bills to be in line with fiscal 2022 spending levels “without the use of reallocated rescissions to increase discretionary spending above that top-line.”
Otherwise, the 21 lawmakers threatened, they would vote against the measures. But that request could prove difficult for GOP appropriators to fulfill.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), chairman of the panel that proposes funding for the Department of State and foreign operations, said that appropriators are already “dramatically reducing spending,” suggesting that there are not too many remaining areas to trim from.
“My bill is below the 2016 levels,” he said, later adding, “When you’re below the 2016 level — and we’re still confronting China — I think there’s not a lot of wiggle room left.”
“It’s a challenge, but I think we’ll get through it. I really do,” he added.
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), who heads the subcommittee that oversees funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Interior, scoffed at the idea of even steeper cuts to his bill.
“Then you just drop it on the floor and stomp on it. What else do you do with it?” he told reporters. “You can’t make logical cuts in there.”
Republicans appropriators are voicing optimism that the conference will be able to sort out its differences on spending, but some also hope their levels will stick — even though they include rescissions.
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) — whose panel handles funding for the Department of Energy, which is proposing offsetting billions of dollars in spending with clawbacks — said it would be “extremely difficult” to craft his bill without the rescinded funds.
“And given our priorities in my bill, national defense with the nuclear weapons portfolio, nuclear cleanup, Army Corps including, all the community-directed fundings, I feel good about my bill, and I hope my numbers hold,” he said.
“Because it’s gonna have to be in negotiations with the Senate and the White House as well,” he added.
Womack — whose subcommittee crafts funding for the IRS and the Treasury Department — said he doesn’t think “moving the goalposts on these numbers is helpful in strengthening our ability to negotiate with the Senate.”
August preparations for a busy September
Frustrations among appropriators are bubbling up as Congress inches closer to the fall, when lawmakers are facing a Sept. 30 deadline to approve funding or risk a government shutdown.
With time running out, some House lawmakers say conversations may continue over the long August recess to try to hash out remaining differences.
“We’ll have to see,” Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said when asked about potential plans for talks between leaders and House Freedom Caucus members over the break. “I mean, we got a lot of work to do.”
“I think a lot of work [has] got to be done behind the scenes,” he said. “If not, you know, here — You gotta beg the question about whether we should be gone for six weeks. We should be getting our job done.”
Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) echoed that sentiment, saying “I would think so” when asked if lawmakers will have conversations over the break.
Adding to the August workload, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) suggested earlier this week that bicameral negotiations could take place over the weeks-long recess as lawmakers stare down the shutdown deadline.
Not all Republicans, however, are viewing a shutdown as a risk.
During a House Freedom Caucus press conference this week, Good said “we should not fear a government shutdown,” claiming that “most of what we do up here is bad anyway; most of what we do up here hurts the American people.”
But that perspective does not jive with the view of McCarthy, who declared Thursday: “I don’t want the government to shut down.”
Multiple Republicans are ultimately expecting Congress to eventually pass what’s known as a continuing resolution (CR), or a measure that temporarily allows the government to be funded at the previous fiscal year’s levels, to prevent a lapse at the end of September.
But they also understand the task could be difficult in the GOP-led chamber, where Republicans aren’t happy about the idea of continuing funding at the current levels — which were last set when Democrats held control of Congress.
“I think there’s a very good chance that we’ll see a CR, but I know there’s a lot of work to get a CR done,” Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), another appropriator, said Thursday, noting there are “a lot of members that don’t want CRs that are tired of them.”
But Aderholt suggested a CR could notch sufficient GOP backing if there’s a larger plan in sight that the party can support.
“The Speaker’s been very good about having a plan,” he said, adding, “I think that’s what he’s good at, and I’m optimistic that he can come up with something.”
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Three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow in the early hours on Sunday, Russian authorities said, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure of traffic in and out of one of four airports around the Russian capital.
It was the fourth such attempt at a strike on the capital region this month and the third this week, fueling concerns about Moscow’s vulnerability to attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine drags into its 18th month.
The Russian Defense Ministry referred to the incident as an “attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime" and said three drones targeted the city. One was shot down in the surrounding Moscow region by air defense systems and two others were jammed. Those two crashed into the Moscow City business district.
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Photos from the site of the crash showed the facade of a skyscraper damaged on one floor. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the attack “insignificantly damaged” the outsides of two buildings in the Moscow City district. A security guard was injured, Russia's state news agency Tass reported, citing emergency officials.
No flights went into or out of Vnukovo airport on the southern outskirts of the city for about an hour, according to Tass, and the airspace over Moscow and the outlying regions was temporarily closed to all aircraft. Those restrictions have since been lifted.
Moscow authorities have also closed a street to traffic near the site of the crash in the Moscow City area.
There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials, who rarely if ever take responsibility for attacks on Russian soil.
The attack follows a night of reported drone skirmishes between Russia and Ukraine. Moscow announced Sunday that it had foiled a Ukrainian attack on Russian-annexed Crimea, shooting down 16 drones and neutralizing eight more with an electronic jamming system. There were no casualties, officials said.
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The Ukrainian air force reported that it had destroyed four Russian drones above the country’s Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Information on the attacks could not be independently verified.
Meanwhile, two people were killed and 20 wounded by a Russian missile strike late Saturday evening on the city of Sumy in northeast Ukraine. A four-story building belonging to a vocational college was hit, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said. Local authorities said that dormitories and teaching buildings were damaged in the blast and the fire that followed.
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported shooting down a Ukrainian drone outside Moscow on Friday. Four days earlier, two drones struck the Russian capital, one of them falling in the center of the city near the Defense Ministry’s headquarters along the Moscow River about 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the Kremlin. The other drone hit an office building in southern Moscow, gutting several upper floors.
In another attack on July 4, the Russian military said four drones were downed by air defenses on the outskirts of Moscow and a fifth was jammed by electronic warfare means and forced down.
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NIAMEY, Niger (AP) Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France.
Russian mercenary group Wagner is already operating in neighboring Mali, and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to expand his country's influence in the region, but it is unclear yet whether the new junta leaders are going to move toward Moscow or stick with Niger's Western partners.
Days after after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger's democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country's future and some are calling out the junta's reasons for seizing control.
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The mutineers said they overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected two years ago in Niger’s first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from France, because he wasn’t able to secure the nation from growing jihadi violence. But some analysts and Nigeriens say that’s just a pretext for a takeover that is more about internal power struggles than securing the nation.
“Everybody is wondering why this coup? That’s because no one was expecting it. We couldn’t expect a coup in Niger because there’s no social, political or security situation that would justify that the military take the power,” Prof. Amad Hassane Boubacar, who teaches at the University of Niamey, told The Associated Press.
He said Bazoum wanted to replace the head of the presidential guard, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, who also goes by Omar and is now in charge of the country. Tchiani was loyal to Bazoum's predecessor and that sparked the problems, Boubacar said. The AP cannot independently verify his assessment.
While Niger's security situation is dire, it's not as bad as neighboring Burkina Faso or Mali, which have also have been battling an Islamic insurgency linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Last year Niger was the only one of the three to see a decline in violence, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project.
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Niger until now has been seen as the last reliable partner for the West in efforts to battle the jihadists in Africa’s Sahel region, where Russia and Western countries have vied for influence in the fight against extremism. France has 1,500 soldiers in the country who conduct joint operations with the Nigeriens, and the United States and other European countries have helped train the nation’s troops.
Some taking part in Sunday's rally also warned regional bodies who have denounced the coup to stay away. “I would like also to say to the European Union, African Union and ECOWAS, please please stay out of our business,” said Oumar Barou Moussa who was at the demonstration.
“It’s time for us to take our lives, to work for ourselves. It’s time for us to talk about our freedom and liberty. We need to stay together, we need to work together, we need to have our true independence," he said.
Conflict experts say out of all the countries in the region, Niger has the most at stake if it turns away from the West, given the millions of dollars of military assistance the international community has poured in. On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the continued security and economic arrangements that Niger has with the U.S. hinged on the release of Bazoum — who remains under house arrest — and “the immediate restoration of the democratic order in Niger.”
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France on Saturday suspended all development aid and other financial aid for Niger, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “France demands an immediate return to constitutional order under President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected by the Nigeriens,” it said.
The African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the junta in Niger to reinstall the country’s democratically elected government. On Sunday, the West African regional bloc, known as ECOWAS, is holding an emergency summit in Abuja, Nigeria.
However, in a televised address Saturday, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Toumba, one of the soldiers who ousted Bazoum, accused the meeting of making a “plan of aggression” against Niger and said it would defend itself.
Niger experts say it's too soon to know how things will play out.
“Tensions with the military are still ongoing. There could be another coup after this one, or a stronger intervention from ECOWAS, potentially military force, even if it is difficult to foresee how specifically that may happen and what form that may take,” said Tatiana Smirnova, a researcher at the Centre FrancoPaix in conflict resolution and peace missions.
“Many actors are also trying to negotiate, but the outcome is unclear,” she said.
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The forecast is showing a hot day in Tucson. Temperatures are projected to be a steamy day today with temperatures reaching a high of 106, though luckily it will feel much cooler at 90. Expect a drastic drop in temperatures though, with a low reaching 79 degrees. The area will see gentle winds today, with winds only reaching 9 miles per hour, coming from Southeast. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Keep an eye on tucson.com for forecast information and severe weather updates.
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Dear Annie: I would like to respond to relatives who are upset when they are not thanked for giving children/teens gifts. Just tell them how you feel! When I was growing up, my grandmother was a loving but stern influence in my life and I now appreciate all the lessons she taught me. She always gifted us $20 each birthday in brand-new, crisp $1 bills that she specially requested at the bank.
I clearly remember one time when my sister and I as teenagers had gotten lazy about writing her thank-you cards. She sat us down and let us know that when someone gives you a gift, you hurt their feelings by not thanking them or sending a card. We were of course embarrassed, but it was an amazing lesson to learn.
In the 30 years since, I still go out of my way to make sure I thank gift givers because of this conversation. A text at least, or a phone call. I don’t think a written card is always necessary depending on your relationship to the giver, but it sure can’t hurt! -- Teen Who Is Now a Thankful Adult
Dear Thankful: What a great letter. That is wonderful advice for the grandparents just to be honest and tell their grandchildren how they feel.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
In the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag final on Sunday, Alexei Popyrin meets Stan Wawrinka.
Wawrinka is favored (-200) to win the title versus Popyrin (+155).
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Match Information
- Tournament: The Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris
- Location: Umag, Croatia
- Court Surface: Clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Stan Wawrinka has a 66.7% chance to win.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Popyrin beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7, 7-5, 6-3.
- Wawrinka was victorious 6-3, 6-4 versus Lorenzo Sonego in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Popyrin has played 47 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces, and 28.0 games per match (25.3 in best-of-three matches).
- On clay, Popyrin has played 16 matches over the past year, totaling 26.7 games per match (26.0 in best-of-three matches) while winning 51.5% of games.
- In the past year, Wawrinka has competed in 40 total matches (across all court surfaces), winning 51.1% of the games. He averages 27.3 games per match (24.6 in best-of-three matches) and 10.6 games per set.
- On clay, Wawrinka has played 11 matches and averaged 28.7 games per match (23.4 in best-of-three matches) and 10.9 games per set.
- Popyrin and Wawrinka have not matched up against each other since 2015.
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Russian authorities say three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow in the early hours on Sunday, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure for traffic of one of four airports around the Russian capital.
It was the fourth such attempt at a strike on the capital region this month and the third this week, fueling concerns about Moscow's vulnerability to attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine drags into its 18th month.
The Russian Defense Ministry referred to the incident as an "attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime" and said three drones targeted the city. One was shot down in the surrounding Moscow region by air defense systems and two others were jammed. Those two crashed into the Moscow City business district in the capital.
Photos from the site of the crash showed the facade of a skyscraper damaged on one floor. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the attack "insignificantly damaged" the outsides of two buildings in the Moscow City district. A security guard was injured, Russia's state news agency Tass reported, citing emergency officials.
No flights went into or out of the Vnukovo airport on the southern outskirts of the city for about an hour, according to Tass, and the air space over Moscow and the outlying regions was temporarily closed for any aircraft. Those restrictions have since been lifted.
Moscow authorities have also closed a street for traffic near the site of the crash in the Moscow City area.
There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials, who rarely if ever take responsibility for attacks on Russian soil.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported shooting down a Ukrainian drone outside Moscow on Friday. Two more drones struck the Russian capital on Monday, one of them falling in the center of the city near the Defense Ministry's headquarters along the Moscow River about 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the Kremlin. The other drone hit an office building in southern Moscow, gutting several upper floors.
In another attack on July 4, the Russian military said four drones were downed by air defenses on the outskirts of Moscow and a fifth was jammed by electronic warfare means and forced down.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — 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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How to Watch NASCAR, F1, IndyCar & More: Auto Racing Streaming Live - Sunday, July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 5:36 AM CDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
True auto racing fans know that there's no such thing as too many races. From the starting gun to the checkered flag, you want to see it all. Check out the article below to find out how to watch or live stream the Formula 1, Formula E, Motocross, NASCAR Cup Series, and NHRA Drag Racing action airing on Fubo on Sunday, July 30.
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Auto Racing Streaming Live Today
Watch Formula 1: Belgium Grand Prix
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 8:55 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Motocross: MXGP Finland - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Formula E: Round 16: London - Race
- Series: Formula E
- Game Time: 11:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: USA Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NHRA Drag Racing: DENSO Sonoma Nationals
- Series: NHRA Drag Racing
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Top Player Prop Bets for Brewers vs. Braves on July 30, 2023
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 5:50 AM CDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
Bookmakers have listed player props for Ronald Acuna Jr., Christian Yelich and others when the Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
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Brewers vs. Braves Game Info
- When: Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 1:35 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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MLB Props Today: Milwaukee Brewers
Christian Yelich Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +150)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -196)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +370)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +140)
Yelich Stats
- Yelich has 24 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs, 49 walks and 58 RBI (110 total hits). He's also stolen 22 bases.
- He has a .286/.372/.477 slash line on the season.
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Carlos Santana Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -233)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +100)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +370)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +125)
Santana Stats
- Carlos Santana has 25 doubles, 12 home runs, 46 walks and 53 RBI (81 total hits). He's also stolen six bases.
- He has a slash line of .233/.320/.408 on the year.
Santana Recent Games
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MLB Props Today: Atlanta Braves
Ronald Acuña Jr. Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +120)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -222)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +370)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +130)
Acuna Stats
- Acuna has recorded 136 hits with 26 doubles, a triple, 24 home runs and 54 walks. He has driven in 61 runs with 50 stolen bases.
- He's slashed .333/.416/.578 so far this year.
- Acuna has picked up at least one hit in two straight games. In his last five games he is batting .412 with a home run, five walks and three RBI.
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Matt Olson Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +180)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -169)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +180)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -115)
Olson Stats
- Matt Olson has 19 doubles, two triples, 33 home runs, 61 walks and 83 RBI (100 total hits). He's also stolen one base.
- He's slashing .256/.360/.569 on the season.
- Olson heads into this matchup looking to extend his four-game hit streak. During his last five outings he is hitting .263 with a home run, a walk and three RBI.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Ladies Open Lausanne
On Sunday, Clara Burel (No. 84 in the world) takes on Elisabetta Cocciaretto (No. 42) in the final of the Ladies Open Lausanne.
Cocciaretto is favored to win the tournament championship over Burel, with -150 odds compared to the underdog's +115.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Match Information
- Tournament: The Ladies Open Lausanne
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Tennis Club du Stade-Lausanne
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Court Surface: Clay
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto has a 60.0% chance to win.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Trends and Insights
- Burel defeated Diane Parry 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Cocciaretto came out on top 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 against Anna Bondar in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Through 28 matches over the past year (across all court surfaces), Burel has played 23.2 games per match and won 50.9% of them.
- Burel has played 11 matches on clay over the past year, and 22.7 games per match.
- In her 41 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Cocciaretto is averaging 21.5 games per match while winning 52.1% of those games.
- On clay, Cocciaretto has played 13 matches and averaged 23.2 games per match and 9.7 games per set.
- Burel and Cocciaretto have played one time dating back to 2015, in the WTA 125K Bol, Croatia Women Singles 2022 quarterfinals. Cocciaretto claimed victory in that bout 6-2, 6-4.
- In terms of sets, Cocciaretto has won two against Burel (100.0%), while Burel has clinched zero.
- Cocciaretto has the edge in 18 total games against Burel, claiming 12 of them.
- In their one match against each other, Burel and Cocciaretto are averaging 18.0 games and 2.0 sets.
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Sunday, July 30
Today's MLB schedule has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Among those games is the Texas Rangers squaring off against the San Diego Padres.
You will find info on how to watch today's MLB action right here.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Toronto Blue Jays (59-46) take on the Los Angeles Angels (54-51)
The Angels hope to get a road victory at Rogers Centre against the Blue Jays on Sunday at 12:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.268 AVG, 17 HR, 65 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.302 AVG, 39 HR, 81 RBI)
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The Atlanta Braves (66-36) face the Milwaukee Brewers (57-48)
The Brewers will hit the field at Truist Park versus the Braves on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.333 AVG, 24 HR, 61 RBI)
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.286 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (46-58) play host to the Philadelphia Phillies (56-48)
The Phillies will look to pick up a road win at PNC Park versus the Pirates on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.255 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Bryson Stott (.306 AVG, 9 HR, 37 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (56-49) play the Detroit Tigers (47-58)
The Tigers will take to the field at LoanDepot park against the Marlins on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.381 AVG, 3 HR, 51 RBI)
- DET Key Player: Spencer Torkelson (.230 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The New York Mets (49-55) play the Washington Nationals (44-61)
The Nationals will hit the field at Citi Field versus the Mets on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.217 AVG, 30 HR, 73 RBI)
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.286 AVG, 16 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (43-63) take on the Cleveland Guardians (52-53)
The Guardians will look to pick up a road win at Guaranteed Rate Field against the White Sox on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.270 AVG, 29 HR, 60 RBI)
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.288 AVG, 16 HR, 60 RBI)
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The Kansas City Royals (31-75) face the Minnesota Twins (54-52)
The Twins will hit the field at Kauffman Stadium against the Royals on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- KC Key Player: Bobby Witt Jr. (.263 AVG, 18 HR, 60 RBI)
- MIN Key Player: Carlos Correa (.228 AVG, 12 HR, 45 RBI)
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The Houston Astros (59-46) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (63-44)
The Rays will take to the field at Minute Maid Park versus the Astros on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet SW
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.299 AVG, 18 HR, 69 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.267 AVG, 12 HR, 49 RBI)
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The St. Louis Cardinals (46-60) face the Chicago Cubs (53-51)
The Cubs will hit the field at Busch Stadium versus the Cardinals on Sunday at 2:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- STL Key Player: Nolan Arenado (.282 AVG, 22 HR, 77 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.278 AVG, 7 HR, 57 RBI)
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The Colorado Rockies (40-64) host the Oakland Athletics (30-76)
The Athletics will take to the field at Coors Field against the Rockies on Sunday at 3:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.255 AVG, 16 HR, 48 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Brent Rooker (.248 AVG, 17 HR, 47 RBI)
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The San Francisco Giants (57-48) play the Boston Red Sox (56-48)
The Red Sox will look to pick up a road win at Oracle Park versus the Giants on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.269 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI)
- BOS Key Player: Justin Turner (.288 AVG, 16 HR, 68 RBI)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (59-44) take on the Cincinnati Reds (57-49)
The Reds will look to pick up a road win at Dodger Stadium versus the Dodgers on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet LA
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- LAD Key Player: Freddie Freeman (.328 AVG, 21 HR, 73 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.276 AVG, 15 HR, 57 RBI)
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The San Diego Padres (51-54) play host to the Texas Rangers (60-45)
The Rangers will look to pick up a road win at PETCO Park versus the Padres on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.265 AVG, 20 HR, 63 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.275 AVG, 15 HR, 64 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (56-49) host the Seattle Mariners (53-51)
The Mariners will take to the field at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.288 AVG, 21 HR, 57 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.252 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Baltimore Orioles (63-41) play the New York Yankees (55-49)
The Yankees will look to pick up a road win at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Orioles on Sunday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.267 AVG, 14 HR, 46 RBI)
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.258 AVG, 16 HR, 44 RBI)
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In the face of fires, record heat, floods and other extreme weather events across the country, House Republicans are using much of July to oppose financial transparency related to climate risks and to attack investor freedoms. Their reckless course endangers not just the planet but also the financial stability of Americans’ retirement savings and pensions. One Republican went so far as to say consideration of climate risk by asset managers is “Satan’s plan.”
On July 12, leaders of the House Financial Services Committee launched hearings to attack environmental, social and governmental (ESG) practices by financial firms. They are also crafting legislation that would outlaw long-standing risk assessment practices. Just as dangerously, House Republicans intend to restrict shareholders’ ability to hold corporate executives accountable by restricting rights to vote proxies and curbing shareholder resolutions related to corporate governance.
It’s hardly surprising that oil companies and other fossil fuel businesses have poured tens of millions of dollars into the campaign coffers of committee members and other anti-ESG politicians across the country.
Money managers use highly disciplined processes to analyze risks and opportunities facing their portfolios. Yet some politicians want to bar them from assessing dangers related to climate change. Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, droughts and fires pose huge risks to people, infrastructure and businesses. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, climate-driven disasters cost the U..S economy $165 billion in damage last year.
It is crucial for those managing other peoples’ money, including public pension plans, to factor in climate change. Yet across the country, politicians are putting their views above the common good; as a result, states and municipalities are paying higher interest rates on bonds and getting poorer returns on investments.
In Texas, anti-free market legislation could cost taxpayers up to $532 million in higher interest costs within a year. In Indiana, a bill to limit ESG investing could cut state pension returns by $6.7 billion over the next 10 years. The Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System estimated that it could lose $30 million to $40 million a year in potential investment returns due to a similar law.
Analysis by the economics consultant firm ESI for the Sunrise Project, an advocacy group, found that taxpayers in six states — Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Missouri — could be on the hook for up to $700 million in excess interest payments if restrictions on sustainable investing are implemented.
The irony is that politicians who typically champion the free market have enacted laws that prohibit investment managers from taking into account major risks to their portfolios. State officials have threatened legal action against asset managers who factor basic investment risk into the management of pensions for millions of Americans.
Florida recently passed one of the most restrictive investment bills in the country. According to The Hill, it “obligates state-registered banks to make loans to several industries — including fossil fuels, private prisons or the manufacture and sale of firearms.” It is just one of the many efforts by state and local politicians to put their thumbs on the scale for their contributors and political allies.
Obstruction of responsible investment is starting to bite. A Texas school district was forced to repurchase bonds at a higher interest rate due to the state’s financial institutions blacklist. Florida pensioners — first responders, firefighters and teachers — face potential losses of as much as $10 billion in returns. Oklahoma, which banned state investment funds from working with companies that use ESG policies, lost its bid to land a major Volkswagen battery factory. The automaker is instead building in Canada, which has strong sustainability practices. Stillwater, Oklahoma, is grappling with a $1.2 million interest hike for a loan to upgrade the city’s infrastructure.
Asset managers have a fiduciary duty to their clients. It is irresponsible and dangerous for public officials to dictate which investments they must favor. Financial professionals must be able to factor in the huge risks of extreme weather events, and ordinary Americans cannot afford to have climate deniers gamble with their life savings.
Brian Frosh is the former attorney general of Maryland. Nancy Kopp is the former treasurer of Maryland. They wrote this column for Bloomberg Opinion. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/frosh-kopp-bigfoot-government-orders-investment-managers-to-ignore-risk/ | 2023-07-30T11:27:45 | 1 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/frosh-kopp-bigfoot-government-orders-investment-managers-to-ignore-risk/ |
MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: Sunday, July 30
Who are the probable pitchers lined up to start on Sunday? Below, we list every starting pitching matchup for the day, which includes Luis Castillo toeing the rubber for the Mariners, and Merrill Kelly getting the call for the Diamondbacks.
Keep reading to find the probable starters for every contest on the docket for July 30.
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Today's Probable Starting Pitchers
Angels at Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
The Los Angeles Angels will send Tyler Anderson (5-2) to the hill as they play the Blue Jays, who will give the start to Jose Berrios (8-7) for the game between the clubs on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Angels at Blue Jays
- TOR Odds to Win: -200
- LAA Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 9.5 runs
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- Game Time: 12:05 PM ET
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Brewers at Braves Probable Pitchers
The Milwaukee Brewers will send Colin Rea (5-4) to the mound as they play the Braves, who will counter with AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0) for the game between the clubs on Sunday.
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- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
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Phillies at Pirates Probable Pitchers
The Philadelphia Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (0-3) to the hill as they take on the Pirates, who will look to Rich Hill (7-10) when the teams face off Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Phillies at Pirates
- PHI Odds to Win: -150
- PIT Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 9 runs
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Tigers at Marlins Probable Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers will send Tarik Skubal (1-1) to the bump as they face the Marlins, who will counter with Jesus Luzardo (8-5) when the clubs face off on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Tigers at Marlins
- MIA Odds to Win: -150
- DET Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 7 runs
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Nationals at Mets Probable Pitchers
The Washington Nationals will send Trevor Williams (5-5) to the hill as they face the Mets, who will look to Justin Verlander (5-5) for the matchup between the clubs on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Nationals at Mets
- NYM Odds to Win: -275
- WSH Odds to Win: +220
- Total: 8.5 runs
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Guardians at White Sox Probable Pitchers
The Cleveland Guardians will send Aaron Civale (4-2) to the mound as they play the White Sox, who will counter with Michael Kopech (4-9) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Guardians at White Sox
- CLE Odds to Win: -145
- CHW Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
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Twins at Royals Probable Pitchers
The Minnesota Twins will send Kenta Maeda (2-5) to the hill as they play the Royals, who will look to Ryan Yarbrough (3-5) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Twins at Royals
- MIN Odds to Win: -185
- KC Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 9 runs
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Rays at Astros Probable Pitchers
The Tampa Bay Rays will send Zack Littell (0-2) to the bump as they play the Astros, who will counter with Brandon Bielak (5-5) when the teams play on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Rays at Astros
- HOU Odds to Win: -110
- TB Odds to Win: -110
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Streaming: SportsNet SW (regional restrictions may apply)
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Cubs at Cardinals Probable Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (4-4) to the mound as they take on the Cardinals, who will counter with Steven Matz (1-7) when the teams play on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Cubs at Cardinals
- STL Odds to Win: -145
- CHC Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:15 PM ET
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Athletics at Rockies Probable Pitchers
The Oakland Athletics will send Luis Medina (3-7) to the hill as they play the Rockies, who will counter with Ty Blach (0-0) when the clubs play Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Athletics at Rockies
- COL Odds to Win: -110
- OAK Odds to Win: -110
- Total: 12.5 runs
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- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
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Red Sox at Giants Probable Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox will send Brennan Bernardino (1-0) to the mound as they play the Giants, who will look to Scott Alexander (6-1) when the clubs meet on Sunday.
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Reds at Dodgers Probable Pitchers
The Cincinnati Reds will send Graham Ashcraft (5-7) to the bump as they take on the Dodgers, who will give the start to Michael Grove (2-2) for the matchup between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Reds at Dodgers
- LAD Odds to Win: -185
- CIN Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 10.5 runs
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Rangers at Padres Probable Pitchers
The Texas Rangers will send Cody Bradford (2-1) to the hill as they play the Padres, who will give the start to Blake Snell (7-8) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
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Mariners at Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
The Seattle Mariners will send Castillo (6-7) to the mound as they take on the Diamondbacks, who will counter with Kelly (9-4) when the teams play Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Mariners at Diamondbacks
- SEA Odds to Win: -120
- ARI Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 8.5 runs
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Yankees at Orioles Probable Pitchers
The New York Yankees will send Luis Severino (2-4) to the bump as they play the Orioles, who will hand the ball to Dean Kremer (10-4) when the teams face off Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Yankees at Orioles
- BAL Odds to Win: -125
- NYY Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9 runs
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When the Legislature passed the adult-use cannabis bill this spring, it was made clear that even though marijuana is fully legal as of Tuesday, dispensaries won’t open until late next year, or even early 2025.
So what’s the deal with the shelves of edibles and THC-infused beverages at local retailers?
It turns out that lawmakers made an exception for hemp-derived THC products in a groundbreaking deal that will keep a unique beverage industry chugging along before and after full marijuana-based products are available. It also assures these products are and will be available outside of official dispensaries.
That’s a win for the Twin Cities breweries that began making hemp-derived-THC-infused beverages shortly after lawmakers clarified the allowed dosages in 2022, opening the floodgates for new products, and with them, a new source of revenue. (The federal 2018 Farm Bill allowed for hemp-derived THC products nationally, but the language was squishy, so most local companies weren’t willing to leap into making new products until Minnesota law specified dosages.)
“Dispensaries are not going to be online for another year, possibly two, so we have a runway to get hemp products established before the dispensaries open, which is nice for business,” said Matt Schwandt, president and co-founder of Bauhaus Brew Labs in Northeast Minneapolis.
Schwandt’s brewery was one of many that turned Minnesota into ground zero for the cannabis-infused beverage industry.
National leaders
Diana Eberlein, chair of the Cannabis Beverage Association, a national group for cannabis-based beverages, said she was shocked by the market in the Twin Cities during an April visit — yes, for the marijuana-based 4/20 holiday.
“You don’t know how it is operating in a market until you have boots on the ground,” Eberlein said. “I was shocked at how normalized it is to have THC beverages on a menu and just available everywhere.”
Minnesota law now specifies that hemp-derived THC beverages can be served in bars, taprooms and restaurants. The new law also regulates and taxes these products for the first time.
“At the beginning of the legislative session, our main goal was to maintain what we were doing,” said Bob Galligan, who lobbies for the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. “So we went in and asked for more regulation. We knew taxes would be attached.”
Legislators listened and preserved the fledgling hemp-based market. As a result, Galligan said, Minnesota is the first state to allow beverages and edibles to be sold outside of a dispensary — legally and without loopholes. Hemp-derived products will be taxed at the same 10% rate as all other cannabis products. The products must remain low dosage (under 10 milligrams of THC per serving), but they can be sold almost anywhere — vendors are merely asked to register their business with the state.
“It’s a huge boon for the economy, for Minnesota’s cannabis industry reputation,” said Chris Parrington, the Twin Cities-based director of government affairs for the national Cannabis Beverage Association. “All eyes are watching us from afar, for those who know what’s happening. Operators, service providers and regulators now have a huge responsibility to get this right. … I truly believe we are going to see a lot more of this around the country.”
Why beverage?
Eberlein was living in Seattle, where weed is fully legal, but had never tried THC in any form.
“I was a D.A.R.E. baby — I thought it was a gateway drug,” she said, referring to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education curriculum once commonly delivered in schools. “But people were using it for anxiety, pain, other things.”
She tried smoking it but wasn’t a fan. Edibles didn’t appeal. But when she discovered a beverage additive, she liked being able to keep her dosage small while working THC into her everyday routine.
“It really impacted my life in terms of anxiety and stress, and I thought, ‘People need to know about this,’” she said.
Beverages are a natural way for consumers who might be used to purchasing alcohol to try THC, especially when it’s on a shelf next to beer at their local liquor store.
“It’s a healthier version of self-medicating,” Parrington said. “I like the 5-milligram drinks. The smaller volume of THC reduces the stoner stereotype — it takes a lot to accidentally over-consume. It’s functioning stress and anxiety relief, as opposed to being comatose.”
The beverages have another benefit, too, when juxtaposed with alcohol: No hangover.
Why Minnesota?
The cannabis beverage industry in Minnesota developed organically — and almost overnight.
When the 2022 law codified dosage levels, Parrington said the first call he received was from a brewery owner who wanted to explore making THC beverages.
Given the state’s huge craft beer scene, it makes sense that breweries were eager to explore a new revenue stream. Many taprooms, a main source of income, closed for months early in the coronavirus pandemic.
“Packaging, bottling and canning lines, they’re expensive,” Eberlein said. “Brewers already had these setups, so it made it much easier for them to create beverages.”
Nationwide, beverages are only about 3% of the legal cannabis market, but Eberlein said that figure will rise as manufacturers recognize the demand.
It helps Minnesota’s position in the marketplace that it was the first state to fully legalize and regulate the hemp-based beverages. And that means money for producers and local retailers.
Matt Kenevan, founder of Beer Dabbler events and owner of Dabbler Depot, a liquor store on St. Paul’s West Seventh Street, has been selling the beverages and a small array of hemp-based edibles from the coffee shop adjacent the store. He said that without the extra income from those products, he’s not sure his shop would have survived its first few years.
“I greatly, greatly appreciate the boost it has given my store to this point,” Kenevan said. “Without that income, I don’t know if it was going to be a sustainable business.”
Kenevan said many liquor stores are struggling because people are drinking less.
“During the pandemic, everyone was drink, drink, drink, and now everyone is like ‘I gotta slow down,’ and a lot of those people are drinking THC seltzers,” he said.
Kenevan said he’s unsure if he’ll enter the adult recreational market when it’s open for business — mostly because of challenges with banking and insurance. He’s now operating two Minneapolis shops selling low-dose, hemp-derived products and a third is planned for St. Paul’s East Side.
Logistical headaches
Even in states where adult-use marijuana is legal, most beverage manufacturers prefer to use hemp-derived additives, because the beverages then can be sold nationwide, Parrington said.
It’s also easier to bank money made from hemp-derived products, since they are legal nationwide.
Ten years ago, Parrington said, there was almost nowhere for cannabis retailers to bank their funds.
“It’s illegal for a bank to knowingly engage in a transaction that involves illegal activity,” Parrington said. “So many are afraid to transact because of that federal illegality.”
But banking is evolving, and Parrington said it’s becoming much easier to find a bank that will take legally obtained money from selling cannabis. Still, he says, the banking laws need to be fixed, because millions of dollars earned through the legal sale of marijuana products are being stored under floorboards and in storage units.
Kenevan said his original point-of-sale system dropped them after they started selling cannabis products. And it’s difficult to get a loan to open a cannabis-based business.
Insurance is another sticky wicket, and it’s the reason Parrington is advising clients who produce cannabis beverages not to serve them on-site.
Bauhaus Brew Labs’ Schwandt said his brewery chose to offer its Tetra beverages in the taproom anyway.
“We put our own policies around it,” Schwandt said. “Only two per customer per visit. You can’t have alcohol and a THC beverage.”
He said the brewery was unable to get insurance coverage for on-site THC consumption.
“To my knowledge, no insurance company in the country offers coverage for this scenario. … I’d love to see insurance underwriters treat THC beverages consumed on-premise the same as alcohol.”
Overall, the industry still has some figuring out to do. But in the meantime, manufacturers and consumers are experiencing a whole new landscape.
Parrington said no one is as surprised as he that a state known for its restrictive alcohol policies now is a leader in hemp-based product regulation.
“The thought of being able to go into a grocery store and get a THC beverage, but you can’t buy a beer there — it’s wild,” he said. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/hemp-thc-drinks-edibles-mn-business/ | 2023-07-30T11:27:51 | 1 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/hemp-thc-drinks-edibles-mn-business/ |
Megan Huber and Wyatt McDill’s pandemic-era comedy, “Hollywood Fringe,” centers on a pair of Minnesota-bred husband-and-wife directors making a roving, site-specific Fringe play about a pair of Minnesota-bred husband-and-wife directors. And true to life, the couple depicted in the play-within-a-movie try to earn their big break in the Los Angeles film scene while contemplating a return to Minneapolis.
Like the characters McDill penned, Huber and McDill are also married, in their 40s and balancing life between the Twin Cities and L.A. And like the play in the film, “Hollywood Fringe” was mostly shot in their own apartment.
Not all their work — which ranges from sci-fi to comedy — has been so self-referential. Their writing-direction-production company, Sleeper Cell Films, produced the thrillers “Three Day Weekend” and “Four Boxes,” and has a comedy, “The Fun-Raiser,” in post-production.
The Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul hosted a screening of “Hollywood Fringe” on July 17, just ahead of the annual Minnesota Fringe Festival, which kicks off Aug. 3 and runs through Aug. 13. A free link to watch “Hollywood Fringe” is available from the festival website, minnesotafringe.org.
Q: Can you briefly describe what “Fringe” is, and how you first got involved with it?
Megan: I got involved with the Fringe 20 years ago, while working with Matt Stenerson. We did two consecutive years with the Fringe, including lip-synced musicals that were pretty fun. It’s the largest non-juried film festival, so you can apply and if there’s space they will let you put on your show and help with getting a space, lighting, ticketing, etc.
Wyatt: I think I was always intrigued by the Fringe. I helped Megan and Matt when they were putting shows on. I love the spirit of the Fringe; we go every year. It’s just art in its purest form — sometimes it doesn’t even matter if there’s very much of an audience, but people have a need to perform, and they have to get it out there and express themselves, even if it’s rough and unvarnished.
Megan: Wyatt and I are married and we’ve made some films together. We did the Fringe Festival in Minneapolis, then we lived in L.A. for 12½ years, and now we recently relocated. We filmed “Hollywood Fringe” in LA in our apartment, so even though it’s a film, it’s sort of a Fringe-esque experience.
Q: When you say ‘Fringe-esque,’ I see what you mean. The scenes in “Hollywood Fringe” are a bit like the performances you might see in the Fringe Festival. In some of the scenes, you see audience members in the background. Can you talk a bit about why you included these elements?
Wyatt: I was influenced by a show at the Fringe which took place in a taxi cab. The actors were the driver of the cab and then a passenger in the front seat, and the audience rode around in the back seat of the taxi, while the actors put on a play in the front seat. As filmmakers, that’s so similar to what we do, writing lines, going places where those lines would take place, and filming in that place. So the movie and what happens at Fringe are very similar.
Q: The film follows Samantha and Travis, a married couple, who are trying to succeed in Hollywood. Was there real-life inspiration behind this story?
Megan: There wasn’t one specific real-life story, but it captures the vibe of L.A., where you’re surrounded with everyone in movies and films, and there are so many people that come from other places where they did other things. There’s always this push and pull between doing something where you have complete control versus where you can fit in as one piece in a bigger puzzle, and I think a lot of people, no matter what their role in movie making, have this push and pull.
Wyatt: The main character is played by Jennifer Prediger, and there was a dinner party where she came to our house in real life and had a terrific outburst that was very beautiful, that was the inspiration for the ending scene of the movie. Almost every scene in the movie happened to someone we know. Interestingly too, in Hollywood, everyone is “on the fringe” — even if you’re a big star, you’re always getting older, and there’s always a great panic about staying in the heart of things. It’s the real untold story of Hollywood: everyone clambering to stay in the limelight ultimately fails, and I think it’s a side of Hollywood that we experienced and wanted to shed light on.
Q: One conflict early on in the film centers on the decision to remain in L.A. or return to Minneapolis. In your experience, what are some of the differences in creating art in both of those places?
Megan: There are pluses and minuses to both places. It can be so exhilarating in L.A., but it’s so comforting in your own hometown, so there are sort of two sides to the same coin. We had a great time in L.A. and we still go back and have all of our friends there, but it’s just like life, you have to keep going and there’s no place that’s perfect.
Q: How has the film been received in the three years since it was released? Has audience reception been the same in Minneapolis and in L.A.?
Wyatt: We showed the film at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Film Festival two years ago and we won the audience award. We also showed it at a film festival in LA, called Dances with Films, which was virtual because of the pandemic, and we won the audience award there too. … It was kind of made to kick off the Fringe Festival because it’s a perfect mashup of L.A., show business and Fringe. Because the screening in L.A. was virtual, we weren’t able to see much of the audience reaction there, but I think the reactions were similar, because it’s about an experience any actor can understand.
Megan: Everybody that worked on the film — and there were probably 30 extras — had the feeling that the film really did reflect a side of LA that everyone who is an artist there has experienced. It’s just that feeling of being outside of the system and how do I get a hand-hold and how do I climb into this mighty machine. So I think the film is about show business and it is about art and artists, but more generally it’s about life, and it reflects everyone’s struggle to want to be a part of something bigger themselves. So hopefully there is a universality to it.
Q: What aspects of Fringe are you looking forward to this summer?
Wyatt: Minnesota Fringe does something really brilliant — they have a preview, a three-minute-long preview of many of the shows. I highly recommend people go to that because it’s such a useful tool in deciding which flavor of show is right for you.
The Fringe Festival hosted the first of two preview nights featuring three-minute selections from some 30 shows, back-to-back, on July 24, and a second preview night will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Rarig Thrust Stage on the University of Minnesota’s West Bank campus. Shows will run Aug. 3-13. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/husband-and-wife-directors-s-directed-a-movie-about-husband-and-wife-directors-who-made-a-fringe-play/ | 2023-07-30T11:27:57 | 1 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/husband-and-wife-directors-s-directed-a-movie-about-husband-and-wife-directors-who-made-a-fringe-play/ |
Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Truist Atlanta Open
In the Truist Atlanta Open final on Sunday, Taylor Fritz takes on Aleksandar Vukic.
Fritz is favored (-550) bring home the title versus Vukic (+375).
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Match Information
- Tournament: The Truist Atlanta Open
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Atlantic Station
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Taylor Fritz has an 84.6% chance to win.
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Trends and Insights
- By defeating No. 46-ranked Jeffrey John Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday, Fritz reached the finals.
- Vukic reached the finals by beating No. 38-ranked Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 on Saturday.
- Fritz has played 68 matches over the past year (across all court types), and 26.2 games per match (24.1 in best-of-three matches).
- Fritz has played 44 matches on hard courts over the past 12 months, and 25.8 games per match (24.3 in best-of-three matches).
- In the past year, Vukic has played 34 total matches (across all court types), winning 51.5% of the games. He averages 24.6 games per match (23.3 in best-of-three matches) and 9.8 games per set.
- Vukic has averaged 23.8 games per match (22.8 in best-of-three matches) and 9.6 games per set through 21 matches on hard courts in the past 12 months, winning 52.1% of those games.
- Dating back to 2015, Fritz and Vukic have not met on the court.
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In less than a decade, Minnesota has gone from complete prohibition of cannabis to being on the cusp of having three distinct markets — low-dose hemp, medical and adult-use.
It is the latest example of how states are now embracing as medicine and a recreational intoxicant something that is still considered illicit by the federal government. By the end of this decade, cannabis in Minnesota is expected to be a more than $1.5 billion a year industry.
There’s still a lot of work to do to make that a reality.
On Tuesday, Aug. 1, Minnesota will become the 23rd state where cannabis possession and recreational use for residents 21 and older is legal under state law. Yet Minnesotans won’t be able to buy things like full-fledged cannabis flower or gummies for another year and a half because state officials need to create the oversight apparatus to issue licenses so dispensaries can open.
Charlene Briner is helping to get the new state Office of Cannabis Management up and running while Gov. Tim Walz decides on who will be the permanent director. Briner says the rules and regulations the state will put in place over the next 18 months will focus on insuring medical patients can continue to get the medicine they need and that communities most harmed by prohibition will be a priority in the new legal market.
“There’s been disproportionate harm to certain communities from prohibition,” Briner said of why the Legislature decided to make possession legal well before a sales system was in place. “The sooner we end those harms, the better.”
Lingering questions
Already there has been a flurry of action by local governments to put new guardrails in place ahead of cannabis possession becoming legal. They include temporary moratoriums on cannabis retailers and laws against public consumption.
There are also lingering questions about how the three markets will coexist and whether some types of cannabis businesses will have an unfair advantage over others.
Despite the uncertainty and work ahead, Sen. Lindsey Port, DFL-Burnsville, and Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, who were the lead sponsors of the legalization bill, say it’s long overdue that Minnesota will begin correcting the inequitable harms caused by prohibition.
“There were a lot of people who worked on it before me. Their work was just as important, if not more important than mine,” said Stephenson, who likened himself to part of a relay race. “I’m gratified we got it done.”
Port agreed that passage was a monumental win. She acknowledged that there will be needed changes as issues continue to emerge.
“Alcohol prohibition ended almost 100 years ago and we still have a liquor bill almost every year,” Port said.
Same plant, different uses
To better understand how the different cannabis markets will interact, it’s important to know the basics.
Cannabis, or marijuana, is a plant that contains tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, a compound that gives users a feeling of relaxation and euphoria. Cannabis is legal in more than 20 states, but the federal government still considers it a schedule one drug, the most dangerous classification, with no accepted medical uses.
Hemp is nearly identical to cannabis, but it contains much less THC. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, the cultivation of hemp and sale of hemp products became legal, as long as they contain less than 0.3 percent of THC by weight.
Minnesota plans to regulate the sale of these different plants and products under three basic categories, all eventually overseen by the state Office of Cannabis Management.
Medical marijuana: First legalized in 2014, the Minnesota Legislature initially set up a restrictive system for using cannabis as medicine to treat a limited number of maladies. In the last few years, state officials have loosened rules around who can use medical marijuana as well as the products they can buy.
There are only two medical cannabis producers in the state, both of which have ties to larger out-of-state corporations, and it’s been a tough market to make a profit. Many states have seen their medical marijuana markets shrink dramatically after full legalization even though it is not subject to taxes.
The cannabis bill allows for up to five medical producers that also will be able to participate in the adult-use market. Medical providers will be limited to no more than 50 percent of what they grow for patients with a cap of 30,000 square feet of canopy for adult use and 60,000 square feet for medical clients.
Low-dose hemp-derived: Hemp-derived gummies, drinks and topicals all became federally legal with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. But lawmakers had to tweak the state’s oversight laws in 2022 before the hemp business took off in Minnesota.
Different types of Cannabidiol, or CBD, is extracted from hemp plants and some of those extracts can also be used to make low-dose THC products. Since hemp is legal under federal law, these businesses have access to banking and tax breaks that cannabis businesses do not.
In Minnesota, low-dose hemp products with 5 milligrams or less of THC can be sold at places like liquor stores and hemp shops. Those retailers have to start registering with the state Aug. 1.
The new law requires more testing and better labeling and eventually puts limits on how much CBD can be in products. There is also a 10 percent tax on hemp products except for topicals like balms and lotions that began July 1.
There remains consternation among some business owners about why hemp products are subject to the same tax as full-strength cannabis. They note that medicinal CBD products without THC are not intoxicating and question why they are subject to a so-called “sin tax.”
Low-dose hemp-derived THC products are probably the way many Minnesotans will experience cannabis until dispensaries open.
Adult-use cannabis: Possession of up to 2 ounces in public and 2 pounds at home becomes legal Aug. 1. Minnesotans will be able to consume cannabis at home, at licensed facilities and in some public places.
Legal sales in dispensaries will not begin until after a licensing and oversight system is in place in early 2025.
An exception is the Red Lake Nation dispensary that plans to begin selling adult-use cannabis Aug. 1 because it is not subject to the same oversight laws. It is unclear whether other Native American tribes will do the same.
Cannabis remains federally restricted, so many banks and credit card companies will not work with cannabis businesses. They also don’t have the same access to tax breaks that legal hemp businesses do.
Under the licensing framework set up in the new law, there will be 16 different types of cannabis licenses. Smaller micro- and mezzo-sized businesses will be able to be “vertically integrated” to produce and sell cannabis products with limits on the amount they can grow.
Businesses focused on cultivating, manufacturing, wholesaling and other categories will have their own licenses.
Medical providers who also want to sell to adult-use customers will need a special license. State officials say strict canopy limits will help smaller businesses compete with larger providers.
Three markets collide?
Advocates who worked on the bill, which passed the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party-controlled House and Senate with just a few Republican votes, say they created a framework that prioritizes small, local cannabis businesses. They promise a focus on equity and helping those most harmed by prohibition.
They’re confident all three markets can thrive in Minnesota.
“I think it is nation-leading,” said Leili Fatehi, a lawyer and lobbyist who spent years working on the legalization bill through her firm Blunt Strategies. “We pushed to create a bill that prioritized smaller, craft businesses.”
Not everyone sees it that way. There are some in the state’s hemp industry who argue new taxes on their products are there to help to subsidize the creation of the state’s new regulatory office. They say new limits on concentrations in CBD and similar products will force them to stop selling popular items.
Finally, they contend the state risks large out-of-state marijuana companies with deep pockets being able to corner the market and drive locals out of business.
“I thought Minnesota was going to be different, but we are going to be just like the other states,” said Brock Friesen, director of sales for Carpe Diem, a CBD company. “It could crush a lot of small businesses.”
Others working in hemp businesses with an eye on expanding into the adult-use market say these fears are overblown. They agree the law needs some changes, but say the overall intent is positive and historic.
“I’m taking all this stuff with a grain of salt until the dust settles,” said Shawn Weber, who runs Crested River Cannabis Co., which grows and produces hemp products.
Moratoriums and bans
Many cities, counties and other municipalities spent much of the early summer scrambling to put in place restrictions on where cannabis can be used in public places. Cities are also implementing temporary bans on cannabis businesses so they can decide the best places to allow the businesses in their communities.
The legalization bill gives municipal governments local control to dictate where adult-use cannabis can be sold and used. They can also put limits on the number of stores, based on population size, but municipalities cannot ban it outright.
Kyle Hartnett, an attorney with the League of Minnesota Cities, said temporary moratoriums are a tool in the new law that allows cities time to study where it is best for various cannabis businesses to locate under their zoning codes. The temporary bans must end by January 2025.
Erin DuPree, an entrepreneur who lives in St. Paul, opened Loonacy in Apple Valley in February to sell low-dose hemp products. DuPree says that after spending $45,000 in startup costs, she plans to close her storefront in the coming days because she worries if she doesn’t, she will end up in an expensive legal fight with Apple Valley.
Apple Valley’s City Council approved an ordinance Thursday banning cannabis businesses until January 2025 and studying where to allow them under the city’s zoning in the future.
“I don’t think people understand the implications,” DuPree said of local officials putting tight controls on cannabis sales. “It is going to hurt access.”
Legalization backers say access to legal markets at reasonable prices is key to eliminating the illicit market.
Cities are also dictating whether or not people can smoke or vaporize cannabis products in public spaces like a city park. The new law restricts, but doesn’t prohibit, public consumption, leaving the final rules up to local jurisdictions.
Many Minnesota cities already ban smoking in public places and in a lot of cases cannabis use will fall under that prohibition. A flood of others have passed ordinances in recent weeks making public use a petty misdemeanor.
There also is another caveat. The legalization bill prohibits cannabis smoking and vaporizing in multifamily dwellings, so residents of municipalities where it is also banned in public places could end up with nowhere to legally smoke it.
Port and Stephenson, the primary sponsors of the legalization bill, both noted that without the local-control exceptions in the law, it likely wouldn’t have passed.
Grow your own, bring it here?
Minnesotans won’t be able to purchase adult-use cannabis products until dispensaries are up and running in early 2025. It’s also illegal to import cannabis products into the state to sell and there isn’t a way to legally transport cannabis from another legal state to Minnesota for personal use.
But residents can grow their own bud from seed starting on Aug. 1. Minnesota has a more than 100-year-old law that requires a permit-holder to test, package and label seeds for sale, according to the state Department of Agriculture.
A retailer does not need a license to sell seeds that are already packaged by a seed labeler with a permit. Minnesotans could also order seeds through the mail because all cannabis seeds contain less than 0.3 percent THC by weight and are legal under federal law.
Minnesotans can cultivate up to eight plants for personal use, four of which can be mature flowering plants at any one time.
Expungement and enforcement
Legal cannabis is not the only thing that begins Aug. 1. The state will also start expunging misdemeanor and felony cannabis convictions.
Most misdemeanor convictions for things like possession will be wiped away automatically. There will be a Cannabis Expungement Board that looks at other convictions to see if someone qualifies for expungement, resentencing or neither.
The law also prohibits employers from barring cannabis users from employment except for certain types of “safety-sensitive” jobs, including police, teachers, child care, truck drivers and jobs funded through federal grants.
There are still prohibitions on using cannabis in many public places and in a vehicle. Local police departments will get some funding to train officers to spot intoxicated drivers.
A pilot program will explore if there is a feasible way to do a breathalyzer-type test.
What’s next?
Briner and other state officials are already working to get the Office of Cannabis Management up and running. Gov. Walz is expected to name the first head of the office in September.
Leaders are expected to hire more than 100 workers in the coming months to flesh out the various departments of the cannabis office.
Rule-making is also expected to begin later this year. That’s essentially when the state drafts all the rules and regulations to oversee the new adult-use market.
Rule-making can take a while and typically involves a lot of public input on the best way to oversee a new state system.
“We need these rules to work and for that to happen, people need to be able to understand and navigate them,” Briner said. “For something this big with this must public scrutiny, we need to have a firm rationale for how we regulate it.”
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It’s back! The Minnesota Fringe Festival opens Thursday, Aug. 3, launching 11 days and nights of hour-length stage performances in 16 venues throughout Minneapolis. That’s 101 different shows — or 102 if you include the self-guided tour of the West Bank, more on that later — hosted 515 times, much but not all of it happening in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. It’s a 30th anniversary special that promises oddball delights, delicious dramas and some inevitable hits and misses. A crackerjack team of Pioneer Press reporters will post select show reviews at twincities.com/tag/fringe-festival.
Sound overwhelming? Let our Fun Fringe FAQ guide you.
WAIT, WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?: Let’s slow things down. After 30 years, the non-juried, lottery-driven Fringe Festival has become a staple of the Twin Cities theater scene, offering audiences a wide range of mostly-homespun productions, from stand-up and improv comedy to musicals, dramas, horror, burlesque and even magic acts and kids’ shows. It’s billed as the Twin Cities’ longest-running summer celebration of the performing arts — a theatrical grab-bag that ropes in the entire spectrum of talents, from actors who should probably be someday famous to well-meaning would-be thespians who need not quit their day jobs. Sorry, not sorry.
TELL ME MORE: Can’t wait for a taste of both the wheat and the chaff? A preview night on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the University of Minnesota’s Rarig Center will feature three-minute selections from some 30 out-of-town productions, including acts from both out-of-state and Greater Minnesota, introduced by the performer commonly known as Silly Miss Tilly. There’s no ticket necessary for preview night, but you will need to wear your festival button.
A BUTTON?: What’s that you say? You don’t know what the Fringe button is? Every patron must buy a button — a one-time purchase of $5, available at any box office where Fringe tickets are sold — to get into the festival itself. Hold onto your button for the run of the shows, and keep in mind that it’s good for year-round discounts at participating theaters, bars and restaurants.
WHERE DO I BUY TICKETS?: Pre-sale tickets to individual Fringe performances are available online until 11:59 p.m. the night before a show, or at the box offices, which are cashless. Tickets are generally $18 online or $19 at the box office ($13 for youth 12 and under, either online or in person). Multi-show passes offer steeper discounts (10 shows are $120, five shows are $70). If you want your seat guaranteed, there’s an online option for that. Visit MinnesotaFringe.org.
HELP ME I’M OVERWHELMED: With 101 shows, that’s to be expected. The best advice would be to use the drop-down menus in the online directory at MinnesotaFringe.org to search for a show by date (the festival runs Aug. 3-13), genre (horror!), content (audience participation!), feature (first-time producer!) or venue (Bryant Lake Bowl). Once a show synopsis catches your fancy, you’ll see links to reviews left by other patrons, as well as cast and crew bios and even in some cases YouTube video trailers.
CAN YOU JUST PICK RANDOM SHOWS FOR ME TO WATCH SIGHT UNSEEN?: Sure. The synopsis behind “Stabby Stab Stab” is pretty dang dark (and inspired by a true story). One hopes “Star Trek: The Next Improvisation” is as deliciously geeky as the title. A man who has devoted his Fringe career to lifting the veil on monsters, real and imagined, rounds up five of his best takes in “Monster Science’s Greatest Hits,” featuring different monsters each night on Powerpoint, from Satan to Muppets. The one-man memory play, “Reincarnation Soup,” won multiple awards at the Orlando Fringe. And “Grindr Help Desk: The Musical” sounds G-string rated. Don’t skip dinner before “Starved: The Astonishing True Story of the University of Minnesota Starvation Experiment.”
FREE STUFF: If you’re looking for a free taste of the festival, head over to “Fringe Central” — the Red Sea restaurant and bar at 320 Cedar Ave. in Minneapolis — for night after night of free performances, running from about 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.-ish each night. The free stuff kicks off Thursday, Aug. 3 with tap dancing, magic tricks and other controlled mayhem. On Friday night, John Heimbuch presents a one-man rendition of “Gilgamesh.” The tassels fly Saturday during a burlesque performance by the cast of “Absurdity.” The next night features stand-up comedy followed by live music from the 1940s-’60s. And so forth.
MORE FREE STUFF: Two Minnesotans and veteran Fringe-rs who made their way to Los Angeles as film directors made a feature-length movie about two Minnesotans who made their way to Los Angeles as actors making a Fringe play about two Minnesotans who… you get the idea. “Hollywood Fringe” is available off the Fringe website and free to watch online for the run of the festival, thanks to a limited engagement with Minnesota Fringe.
FRINGO!: Diehard Fringe fans can get a Bingo-like card stamped by ushers at each performance, making them eligible to win 10-show passes to next year’s Fringe during a closing night party at the Red Sea. Fringo cards are available at any box office in Cedar-Riverside.
VOLUNTEER: Want even more free stuff? Consider volunteering. Fans as young as 12 years old can be put to work, mostly ushering, but there are also more hardcore jobs for versatile “Fringe Mavericks” and “oddball jobs” for gophers. Group volunteerism is also an option. You can even serve as a billeter, hosting an out-of-town artist in your home. Incentives include a Fringe button and discount codes to see shows for free, as well as a T-shirt.
TIP YOUR THESPIAN: Tipping is all the rage these days (and sometimes rage-inducing), but if you’ve ever seen a fundamentally moving, hilarious or horrifying production and wished you could reach out and thank the performers, now you can. Some of the individual shows listed online sport a dollar emoji sign. That little digital button will take you to the artist’s Venmo, PayPal or Cash.me account, where you can leave as much money as you care to. If a page doesn’t open, log into the money transfer app first and then click the emoji icon again.
CAN I BIKE HOME?: Yup. A group ride departs each night from the corner of Cedar and Riverside at 11:30 p.m. sharp, heading to the Midtown Greenway. BikeMN will provide lights and safety tips. On Aug. 9, they’ll even provide snacks.
BUT I DON’T WANT TO BE INSIDE: Consider an outdoor Fringe “show” where you’re the star of a free, self-guided walking tour of the West Bank, which was once known as Mni Sóta Makoce, a historic homeland of the Dakota people. With 17 stops you can visit at your own pace, the digital map for the “West Bank Neighborhood History Walking Tour” was curated by Mary Laurel True and students at the University of Minnesota on behalf of the West Bank Business Association. All the world is, after all, a stage…
STOP TALKING AND SIGN ME UP: No can do. But you can buy your own darn tickets at MinnesotaFringe.org. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/minnesota-fringe-festival-minneapolis-button-shows-tickets/ | 2023-07-30T11:28:09 | 1 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/minnesota-fringe-festival-minneapolis-button-shows-tickets/ |
The U.S. has a people problem. The birth rate has been sliding for years, and it’s about to translate into a shrinking labor force. By 2040, according to a study out last week, America could have more than 6 million fewer working-age people than in 2022. The only way to counter the domestic trend is by attracting workers from abroad.
“The working-age U.S. population has peaked absent additional immigration,” writes Madeline Zavodny, in a forthcoming paper from the National Foundation for American Policy. “New international migrants are the only potential source of growth in the U.S. working-age population over the remainder of the next two decades.” Ms. Zavodny is an economics professor at the University of North Florida, and her analysis is based on data from the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics.
At a time when some Americans view foreign workers as cheap competition, she offers a prescription for growth and vigor. In particular she notes that, although foreign-born workers accounted for nearly half the gain in U.S. employment from January 2021 through May 2023, “employment among prime-aged U.S.-born workers also soared during this period.”
Unemployment has been historically low, she adds, and difficulty of finding good workers will increase if the pool of working-age people shrinks.
The domestic trend lines aren’t good, for two big reasons. The declining birthrate is one. The other is Baby Boomers are both living longer and aging out of the work force. Anyone who imagines that a shrinking population is pleasant should spend some time in Japan and Italy. As these countries are finding, decline means fewer people to produce goods and services, as well as less innovation. Even China’s Communists now admit that owing to their pursuit of a one-child policy, they now face, as Milton Friedman predicted, a huge worker shortage that will challenge economic growth.
So far the U.S. has been able to compensate via immigration, which was “the sole source of growth in the U.S. working-age population in 2021 and 2022,” Ms. Zavodny says. But this isn’t guaranteed. She suggests a future of competition among countries hit by the double whammy of a declining birth rate and aging society. Canada recently rolled out a new work permit to lure away foreigners in the U.S. on high-skill H-1B visas. The target of 10,000 applicants was met in two days.
Amid Donald Trump’s talk about a wall and Joe Biden’s chaos at the southern border, it’s hard to imagine any solutions from Congress before 2025. But Ms. Zavodny identifies labor-force trends that will have damaging consequences if they aren’t addressed. Someone needs to make the case that admitting foreign workers is good for Americans. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/other-voices-admitting-foreign-workers-is-good-for-america/ | 2023-07-30T11:28:15 | 1 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/other-voices-admitting-foreign-workers-is-good-for-america/ |
We’ve got three crime/mystery novels today that show the wide range of this genre, with protagonists that include a television reporter, a psychic and a scientist, and a Fish & Wildlife agent. All recommended for good summer reading.
“On Nowhere St”: by Ron Handberg (Hawk Hill Literary, $14.95)
“No, you hold on! I may be a kid, but I’ve been on the street long enough to know about dudes like you. So leave me the hell alone, okay? Find some other little chick”. — from “On Nowhere St”
Ron Handberg spent most of his career at WCCO radio and television, so it’s not surprising the protagonist of “On Nowhere St” is a TV reporter. Gabby Gooding is the station’s star reporter who’d come from California to Minnesota, and even those who don’t much like her have to admit she’s got what it takes to dig out news.
One morning Gabby finds Jennie, a freezing street kid, in the station’s lobby. Jennie is desperate to find her missing friend Hannah. Although Gabby hesitates, she also sees a big story in how many kids are living on the streets, often because of physical, sexual or mental abuse in their homes.
Gabby becomes friends with Jennie and when a young male intern is beaten up trying to interview the street kids, it’s obvious this isn’t going to be a routine story. Especially when Jennie gets a phone call from an unidentified man who says: “You have a life. Don’t give it up.”
When Hannah’s beaten body is found they discover folks in her hometown of Delroy don’t believe the story she told Jennie: that her stepfather molested her and that’s why she tried to kill him. But Jennie and Gabby believe the dead woman.
Gabby’s investigation widens to Nebraska, where Gabby thinks Hannah’s stepfather hired someone to kill the young woman.
Handberg, who was WCCO-TV director of news and public affairs, then vice president and general manager, writes with authority about backstage activity in the newsroom and reporters’ prep for being in the spotlight. Gabby’s determination to follow every lead is reminiscent of the work done by WCCO’s I-Team, begun by Handberg and reporter/anchor Don Shelby, at a time when few local stations were doing investigative work.
Handberg also raises interesting ethical questions in his book. Should Gabby and Zach, her fiance, allow Jennie to live at their apartment when she is part of a news story? When is a reporter getting too close to her subject?
This is a police procedural with no overt violence. When Gabby wants to put herself in danger, she’s pulled back (sometimes) by Zach, a news photographer at the station. Her boss, a sort of Lou Grant-ish guy, sometimes seems to give her a lot more leeway than real-life editors would, but this is fiction.
“To Catch a Storm”: by Mindy Mejia (Atlantic Monthly Press, $28)
” ‘You said you see things at a distance. So you identify as clairvoyant?’
‘And occasionally telepathic, if I am close to someone. For extra fun.’ I flipped through the notebooks. There was something about paper. Bound paper, Ink. I focused on the contact I’d had with the girl. I felt determination, but it was hollow. A steel barrier surrounding a void. The paper had been an important object to her. It was all she had.”
When Minnesotan Mindy Mejia’s psychological thriller “Leave No Trace” was published in 2018, Publishers Weekly said Mejia “remains a writer to watch.”
PW obviously kept an eye on Mejia, now giving a starred review to her fifth novel, “To Catch a Storm,” calling it “her best work yet, (a) propulsive, intelligent page-turner.”
“To Catch a Storm” begins a new thriller series featuring two most unlikely partners — Eve Roth, a physicist who studies storms, and Jonah Kendrick, who claims to be a psychic detective.
When Eve returns from flying her $3.2 million mobile air lab she finds the police with her disabled father-in-law and learns her husband’s car has been found on fire in the middle of a rainstorm. Fire and rain? How could that be possible? Eve is also the primary suspect in her husband’s disappearance because he was suspended from the University of Iowa for inappropriate conduct.
On her doorstep comes Jonah, who tells her he can dream of the lost and has been finding them his whole life. He “sees” her husband, bound and bleeding, in a barn where a young woman was also trapped months earlier and is still missing.
Eve, grounded in hard science, thinks Jonah is a nut and tries to drive him out of her house with a baseball bat. But when their investigations collide, Eve has no choice but to believe in Jonah’s powers. As Iowa shuts down because of a storm, the partners race across the state to find a much bigger story than a missing husband.
Mejia has given us two fully formed, intriguing characters. Eve is tough, piloting her plane in the worst weather and grounded in the laws of nature, but vulnerable when it comes to her husband’s past. Jonah, who wears headphones to shut out the world, is tentative with other people because so few believe in him. His personality blooms when Eve says she believes in him.
This new series about a psychic and a physicist can go in so many directions. It will be interesting to see where Mejia takes them in future books.
The author, who is a CPA, has degrees from St. Catherine University and the University of Minnesota and an MFA from Hamline University.
Mejia will launch “To Catch a Storm” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Once Upon a Crime, 604 W. 26th St., Mpls., and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour, Lowell Inn, 102 Second St. N., Stillwater, presented by Valley Bookseller. $10. For tickets go to valleybookseller.com/event. She will also sign copies at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Excelsior Bay Books, Excelsior.
RELATED from 2018: Mindy Mejia’s psychological thriller is set in Boundary Waters
“Killing Monarchs”: by Cary J. Griffith (Adventure Publications, $16.95)
Sam Rivers had always felt a visceral appreciation for wild places. He still remembered seeing his first wolf, moose, bear, and the rare woodland caribou. He had been raised in Northern Minnesota, and the one thing he knew for certain was that special manifestations of flora and faun had always summoned a state of reverence that made him feel — for a few stolen moments — grace and awe. That’s just one of the things Sam Rivers, special agent with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFW), appreciated about being in the wild. — from “Killing Monarchs”
There are two meanings to “monarch” in Cary Griffith’s third thriller featuring U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service agent Sam Rivers. “Monarch” refers to the butterflies who overwinter in northern Mexico, flocking so they turn “normally deep green fir trees into orange-skirted brilliance.” It is also the name of a Mexican drug cartel seeking to open new territory in the northern United States to sell brown Mexican heroin, leading the way by providing fentanyl-laced heroin that is killing Minnesotans.
Rivers is giving a presentation about monarchs to a class at Hopkins Elementary when the janitor’s body is found in the school basement. Gray, Rivers’ 100-pound wolfdog hybrid with one blue eye and one yellow, sniffs out a box that held monarch pupa, but there was nothing in the box’s false bottom.
Nothing seemed right about this scene. The corpse has a needle in his arm, but it didn’t look as though he died of a drug overdose. And it was the wrong time of year to be shipping monarch pupa.
Soon Sam, accompanied by his slightly overweight partner Mac, and Gray, a rare canine who can sniff everything from drugs to cadavers, are on the trail of a group of men and women who served time together in a juvenile facility selling small amounts of meth. The leader, who works for the Mexican cartel, is bent on revenge after losing a lot of money. He delights in torturing his old partners before killing them. (Cue the scorpions!)
Even though Rivers’ position with Fish & Wildlife doesn’t mean much to local cops, some of whom deride his career, Sam keeps tracking the killer, the man’s Mexican female driver who doesn’t like the killings, and their enforcer thug.
This fast-paced story is made doubly interesting because of intelligent Gray’s abilities, especially when he needs to take action when guarding Sam against the bad guys. There’s also information about endangered monarchs and their long migration to Mexico.
Griffith, who grew up outdoors in eastern Iowa, holds a master’s in library science degree from the University of Minnesota. He will introduce “Killing Monarchs” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., in conversation with Mary Logue. Free. Go to magersandquinn.com/events. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/readers-and-writers-an-array-of-protagonists-power-these-crime-novels/ | 2023-07-30T11:28:25 | 0 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/readers-and-writers-an-array-of-protagonists-power-these-crime-novels/ |
We have a rare bird, or should I say birds, in the sky this month, two full moons, on Aug. 1 and Aug. 31, with the second full moon considered a Blue Moon by many folks.
There is a little controversy about what a blue moon is and is not, but the modern definition is that it’s the second full moon in any given month. Since the period between two full moons is 29½ days, Blue Moons don’t happen that often, roughly every year and a half. What makes the two full moons special this month is that they’re both considered “supermoons” since they’re both physically closer to Earth than average. That makes them a little bigger and brighter in the heavens, although most experienced amateur astronomers are hesitant to describe them as truly “super” this month. If you want to call it a “supermoon,” though, that’s your business.
Another huge highlight for August stargazing is the annual Perseid meteor shower. It’s one of the best of the year that gets going the last few days of July. The peak of the Perseids occurs the night of Aug. 12-13. The best time to see meteors is from after midnight to the start of morning twilight. This year’s good news is that the skies will be free of bright moonlight. A thin crescent moon will rise around 3 a.m., but its meager light shouldn’t interfere. In the countryside, you may see over fifty meteors or more an hour, but even if you’re viewing from areas of moderate light pollution, you should see a decent number of meteors or “shooting stars.” I’ll have more on the Perseids next week in Skywatch.
Along with two full moons and the Perseids, Saturn reaches its closest point to the Earth this year on Aug. 27, what astronomers call opposition. Of course, it’s not just Saturn approaching Earth, but Earth and Saturn approaching each other in their respective orbits around the sun. On Aug. 27, Saturn and Earth will only be separated by just under 815 million miles, which, believe it or not, is considered close for Saturn. Another great thing about Saturn reaching opposition is that just like a full moon, it rises at sunset and sets at sunrise, available all night long! Even though Saturn doesn’t reach opposition until the 27th, it’s available most of the night in August, rising no later than an hour after sunset. Saturn is terrific through even a small telescope, with its gorgeous ring system. The rings are more than 150,000 miles in diameter but only about 50 feet thick on average! This coming Wednesday, Aug. 2, the waning full moon will be parked just to the lower right of Saturn.
The summer constellations are in full bloom now. In the low southern sky, you’ll see Scorpius the Scorpion, which really resembles a scorpion. The brightest star of Scorpius is Antares with its ruddy glow, marking the heart of the great beast. On Aug. 23, depending on where you live on Earth, the last quarter half-moon will either make a very close approach to Antares or will actually pass in front of it, a phenomenon known as occultation. Check your Sky Guide app to see what you’ll see where you live.
Next door, just to the east of Scorpius is Sagittarius the Archer, which looks much more like a teapot. Over in the northwestern sky is the Big Dipper, hanging by its handle. The much fainter Little Dipper is just to the right, with Polaris, the North Star, at the end of the handle. In the northeast is a giant “W.” That’s the constellation Cassiopeia the Queen. That W outlines the throne of Queen Cassiopeia, who is eternally tied into it as punishment for offending Hera, the queen of the gods of Mount Olympus.
Nearly overhead is the Summer Triangle, made up of three bright stars: Vega, Altair, and Deneb. All three of these stars are the brightest in their respective constellations Lyra the Harp, Cygnus the Swan, and Aquila the Evil Eagle. The Summer Triangle is a great tool to help you find these constellations and many other celestial portraits.
For you early-morning stargazing fans, you can get a sneak preview of the same constellations we see in the late fall and early winter evenings. Orion the Hunter, Gemini the Twins, Taurus the Bull, and others are all there to help you start your day and remind you that winter is coming.
Don’t take these warm summer nights for granted!
Mike Lynch is an amateur astronomer and retired broadcast meteorologist for WCCO Radio in Minneapolis/St. Paul. He is the author of “Stars: a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations,” published by Adventure Publications and available at bookstores and adventurepublications.net. Mike is available for private star parties. You can contact him at mikewlynch@comcast.net. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/skywatch-august-features-two-supermoons-a-great-meteor-shower-saturn-and-more/ | 2023-07-30T11:28:31 | 0 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/skywatch-august-features-two-supermoons-a-great-meteor-shower-saturn-and-more/ |
CHENGDU, China , July 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Xinhua:
On July 28, the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games officially commenced, captivating university athletes from various parts of the world with an opening ceremony that seamlessly blended historical and cultural elements with youthful passion.
The cultural performances showcased Chengdu's unique cultural features, with the "Sun and Immortal Birds" being a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage and a spiritual emblem. From the very first second of the countdown to the ignition, the presence of the "Sun and Immortal Birds" captivated the audience until the final moment of ignition. "Sunlight", serving as the core element, permeated the entire opening ceremony. Without the "Sun and Immortal Birds", the grand finale of igniting the flame would not have been possible. The countdown to the opening commenced amid the radiance of the "Sun and Immortal Birds," not only demonstrating the harmonious and inclusive spiritual character that the Chinese people have embraced since ancient times but also expressing best wishes for university students worldwide to shine as bright and warm as sunlight.
The opening ceremony combined the sense of technology with artistic beauty. During the entrance segment, colorful silk threads were projected onto the ground, creating a breathtaking display of traditional Chinese patterns formed by over 300 circular lines that adorned the entirety of the stadium's track. This symbolic imagery represents the aspirations of young athletes from around the world, as they embark on a glorious journey paved with the splendor of Shu embroidery. The guide signs held high by the ushers were made of Shu brocade, a renowned textile originating from the Chengdu region, with a history spanning over 2,000 years. Shu brocade stands as one of the four prestigious brocades of China. Meanwhile, Shu embroidery, one of the four famous embroideries in China, has a history of more than 3,000 years, originating from the Chengdu region. Both Shu embroidery and Shu brocade are hailed as treasures of the region.
In celebration of the 31st edition of FISU World University Games, 31 torchbearers were selected to light the flame tower. Among them, the illustrious Chengdu astronaut, Ye Guangfu, shone as a notable figure. Recognizing astronauts as the "closest beings to the sun," chief director Chen Weiya harnessed the brilliance of sunlight, transforming it into a dazzling blaze. After the 31 torchbearers jointly completed the ignition, the Sun and Immortal Birds radiated a stunning brilliance. They spiraled and ascended, igniting the 12 golden fireworks in the sky. Ultimately, they ignited the flame tower outside the stadium.
During the fireworks performance, the chief designer of the opening ceremony fireworks, Cai Canhuang, aptly named it "Golden Dreams." Golden fireworks illuminated the sky, accompanied by welcoming messages in both Chinese and English. As the flame tower of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games was ignited, the fireworks displayed the U-shaped emblem of the Games and the English theme "Make Dreams Come True." The fireworks artfully portrayed the image of a golden hibiscus flower, representing the city flower of Chengdu. Beyond symbolizing youth and vitality, the hibiscus also embodies the values of openness and friendliness, expressing the theme of "flowers welcoming guests."
The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games will feature a total of 18 sports events, and is scheduled to conclude on August 8. With athletes from 113 countries and regions, a staggering 6,500 athletes will compete across these 18 sports.
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The Permanent Family Record
WICKI-YAH (“in the land of the FIT — Farmers In Training”) writes: “Subject: No way! This ain’t L.A.!
“Harley Man and I were hanging out with four of our grandkids (children of our daughter, the Pastor’s Wife, now the Pastor-Farmer’s Wife) while Mom and Dad took a much-deserved vacation on the North Shore during his work sabbatical.
“The kids were really helpful during our 12-day stay, so we decided to drive from their little farm into Sioux Falls for lunch and ice cream on our last day. We spent just shy of $40 on seven small ice-cream treats. We could not help but comment that raising kids is expensive, but the kids were worth it.
“When they finished their treats, two of the kids asked if I thought the ice-cream shop had water. I told them to go in and ask if they could have a small cup of water.
“‘The teen in the service window handed them two kiddie-sized cups of water. The 11-year-old shrugged, and the 8-year-old ran out and asked for $5.
“‘What for?’ I asked.
“That’s the price for two cups of water,’ she said, with a dramatic flip of her hand.
“‘What?!’ Harley and I shouted in unison. ‘Ridiculous!’
“‘No. No. No!’ I said. I started calculating. It’s been a dry summer, but water is hardly a rare or expensive commodity, even in South Dakota! These were very small cups, and I figured it was like a half-cent of water in a two-penny cup!
“‘But I have $5 of my own money,’ the 8-year-old said.
“‘No, no, no,’ I repeated, maybe stomping my foot just a little. ‘You will NOT spend $5 on a tiny cup of water.’ (OK, so it was two cups of water.)
“The 11-year-old told the cashier that he had left his money at home. Harley Man opened the door, interrupting his attempt at gracefully getting out of paying for a cup of tap water, and said firmly: ‘Put the cups down and come on. Leave the cups! Let’s go! Now!’
“A bit of chaos ensued as we grabbed the little ones by the hand and ran across the street to the van. I checked over my shoulder in case the 16-year-old cashier had jumped the counter and was chasing us down, asking the kids ‘Did you take a sip?’ — like that really mattered.
“We drove home in silence, until many miles later when the 8-year-old piped up in a small, quivering voice from the way-back seat: ‘How long till we get home? You will die in the heat if you don’t drink water.’
“Thank God the 5-year-old, the one who always has an immediate answer, noted it would be three days before she was dead, stifling her immediate worry and my guilt at making her leave the water behind.
“We will report back on the status of the 8-year-old on Day 4. That is, if we’re not in jail for petty theft. In the replay in my head, I am sure someone got our license plate.
“Listening to the kids share the story with their parents when they got home, I am guessing the ‘water incident’ will come up at my funeral.”
Now & Then . . . Rerun Division
The most recent Sunday Bulletin Board included this note from THE DORYMAN of Prescott, Wis. — but, alas, without the accompanying, necessary picture (the absence of which might have left you puzzled): “Subject: Pause / Rewind / Play.
“Recently, on my almost-daily perusal of Facebook Marketplace, I came across this little gem.
“Back in the ’50s (I say that a lot now), Naper’s Hobby Shop in Windom ended up with lots of my adolescent pocket money. I was going through my scratch-built model-boat period when I first spotted this exact little outboard in his showcase. I don’t remember the price, but I’m pretty sure it was the single most expensive item in his inventory at that time. I drooled over it for months every time I visited to buy sheets and sticks of balsa wood for a few cents. Nice Mr. Naper even let me hold it once.
“Fast-forward to today, and it was a very fast forward, I still can’t justify it. But I do wonder if my last word will be a whispered ‘Evinrude.'”
BULLETIN BOARD MUSES: Coming soon to your local multiplex: “Citizen DORYMAN”!
The Permanent Family Record
JOHN IN HIGHLAND writes: “Subject: California, 1950.
“My dad, Ed, would always save the old license plates when the new ones would appear each year. Our family moved from California to Minnesota in the summer of 1950, driving in our trusty Chevy Fleetmaster.
“California had already started to issue license-plate tabs to reduce the number of new plates needed each year. This one covered the original date of 1947. Minnesota did not start using tabs until 1956-57.
“I was too young to remember the long trip driving cross-country, but my mother remembered it well. She said that we had stopped for lunch at a diner in northern Arizona. The news on the radio was that war had just broken out in Korea.”
The Permanent Family Record (responsorial) . . . And: Dept. of Neat Stuff (Clarification Division)
GREGORY J. of Dayton’s Bluff: “Recently THE GRAM WITH A THOUSAND RULES wrote about two family treasures: her dad’s pencil sharpener and her mother’s opera glasses.
“She also stated: ‘Now, I know neither of these items would qualify under GREGORY J.’s Dept. of Neat Stuff rules.’
“First, as we all know, Bulletin Board is not a competition. Second, if I haven’t already said so, Neat Stuff is in the eye of the beholder. Third, I have no rules regarding what qualifies as Neat Stuff. I know it when I see it. And finally, au contraire, I would consider both of those items to be Neat Stuff. As a matter of fact, someone thought that entry was one of mine at first glance.
“I’m no expert on pencil sharpeners, but according to the Internet, THE GRAM’s sharpener appears to be a classic Boston Champion model with hand crank and pinch feed made by the Boston Pencil Co., established in 1899. It is highly collectible due to its design. However, because it is also very well-built, the Champion lasts a long time and can be refurbished, so it isn’t very valuable from a monetary standpoint.
“I could find even less information about opera glasses, but THE GRAM’s pair certainly looks like a style of French opera glasses made in, you guessed it, Paris, France.
“No matter the manufacturing history of any item, always remember that if it is Neat Stuff to you, then it is Neat Stuff, with no other validation needed.”
The gifts that keep on giving
THE DORYMAN of Prescott, Wis.: “Subject: The gift that keeps on giving.
“I just finished a quickie back scratch this morning. A woodworker friend gifted me the back scratcher 40 years ago. (He’d made it from scratch.) Long gone, he’d be proud to know it hangs on a doorknob in our den and has been used at least weekly since 1983.
“Granny Min got me started on back scratches as a 3-year-old when I visited her and Grandpa on the Iowa farm. In those days, I insisted on wearing socks to bed. TMI, you think? Well, you had to be there . . . and here.”
Then & Now
LeoJEOSP writes: “Subject: My Uncle Edward!
“In 1960, when I was 5, my family was visiting my great-grandmother. I asked her about the old radio in front of us. Radios came in many sizes, but the Zenith Cabinet radio was a piece of furniture, made in 1946. It had AM and a record player built in — a very buggy record player made for playing 78-rpm discs.
“I now own this 1946 Zenith. The record player was thrown out and replaced with a CD player.
“On my 50th birthday, Uncle Edward and I were in front of the radio. He said he remembered how Aunt Mary Jean taught my dad how to dance while listening to a similar giant radio. He even remembered one of the songs: ‘Paper Doll,’ by the Mills Brothers. I think of them, back in the 1940s, and get a warm and fuzzy attack of the goosebumps.
“I remember telling Uncle Edward that it took a minute to warm up the tubes. He very kindly told me that he grew up with that type of radio. I felt like Captain Obvious, but Edward said: ‘Just enjoy the memories.”
In memoriam . . . Plus: The darnedest (or “darndest”) things
PEPPERMINT PATTY of Mankato: “How quickly time marches on. It’s going on nine years now since Handsome Farmer Husband died. I am remembering the short time that we shared together. (I know, I know, I posted this several years ago — but I feel the strong need to share it again.) In the very last scene, in the very last episode of ‘Newhart,’ Bob and his wife (played by Suzanne Pleshette) from his previous show, ‘The Bob Newhart Show,’ awaken in the morning, in bed, and Bob states: ‘I had the craziest dream.’ That moment encapsulates our short but sweet time together.
(BULLETIN BOARD INTERJECTS: Warning! Cute kid story ahead!)
“I am a longtime ‘survivor’ of the profession now known as a Guest Teacher (previously labeled as a Substitute Teacher). I must share this one situation that I recently experienced with a student. I was sitting by a fourth-grader, assisting with an assignment, when I started to remove my sweater. As I removed my arm from one of the sleeves, the student, looking at my arm, stated: ‘Are you a grandma?!’ Need I say more? It appeared that my upper arm had spoken for me.
“As Art Linkletter used to say: ‘Kids say the darndest things.'”
BULLETIN BOARD SAYS: Indeed, he did. And that, unaccountably, is how he spelled it.
The Permanent Friendly Record . . . Or: Know thyselves!
CHERIE D of IGH: “Subject: Idiot-syncrasies.
“My friend Brenda and I spend most of our time together laughing — good for the heart and soul, but maybe not so much for our minds. The laughter that keeps pushing its way into our conversations has sometimes caused us to get our signals mixed up. We call these moments idiot-syncrasies.
“In late June, we were going to meet at the Farmers’ Market in the old Signal Hills parking lot. I got there early and parked. And waited. And waited. I finally texted Brenda and told her where I was. Turns out she was parked outside my house waiting for me to come out.
“Another time, I was meeting Brenda for lunch at a restaurant I’d never been to before. Following the directions, I wound up way north of the place. I called her, and when she stopped laughing, almost, she told me I had turned right rather than left on the road to the restaurant. I turned around.
“One day not long ago, Brenda and I were talking on the phone and making plans to have lunch, again, and were deciding on a restaurant. Of course laughter once again wormed its way into our conversation, and when we were about to say ‘Bye’ and hang up, I said: ‘OK, see you at Ansari’s!’ And she said: ‘Wait — I thought we chose Jameson’s!’
“We went to Jameson’s, because though I had the last laugh, she had the last word!”
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Trader Joe’s recalls broccoli cheddar soup and falafel amid concerns over insects and rocks
(CNN) — Trader Joe’s has issued two more recalls this week, one for a prepared soup and another for its falafel.
The retailer said in a statement on Thursday that its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup – with use-by dates of 07/18/23 through 09/15/23 – may contain insects.
On Friday, Trader Joe’s announced that its Fully Cooked Falafel sold in 35 states and Washington, DC could contain rocks.
The company added that all potentially contaminated products have been removed from the chain’s shelves, and officials urged customers to throw away any affected item or return it to any store for a full refund.
This was the third recall announced by Trader Joe’s in the space of a week. Earlier this month, the company recalled some of their Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, as well as their Almond Windmill Cookies because rocks may have inadvertently been among the ingredients. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/trader-joes-recalls-broccoli-cheddar-soup-and-falafel-amid-concerns-over-insects-and-rocks/ | 2023-07-30T11:28:43 | 0 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/trader-joes-recalls-broccoli-cheddar-soup-and-falafel-amid-concerns-over-insects-and-rocks/ |
ODESA, Ukraine — In case anyone still has doubts that Vladimir Putin is a terrorist, consider what he did to this iconic port city over the past week.
It was not enough that he pulled out of the U.N.-brokered deal by which Russia had partly lifted a blockade that stopped desperately needed Ukrainian grain from leaving Odesa’s port. The Kremlin is demanding a lifting of key banking sanctions as the price for renewing the deal.
But to make sure Ukraine could not find a way to break the renewed Russian blockade, perhaps by having Turkey escort grain ships, Moscow has been firing missiles into Odesa’s port, its grain silos, and smaller Ukrainian grain ports on the Danube River — directly across the border from NATO member Romania.
In a week, Putin’s military has destroyed tens of thousands of tons of grain that could have fed 270,000 people for a year, according to the World Food Program.
That still wasn’t enough for Putin. So to slam home his message that the world must bow to his demands, he sent Russian missiles into the center of this World Heritage city — this exquisitely beautiful city that was founded in 1794 by Russian empress Catherine the Great, whom Putin claims as a role model.
Once again, Putin exposed his nauseating pose as a defender of the Russian Orthodox church and traditional Christian values — a pose that has entranced many on the GOP’s far right in the United States and extreme right parties in Europe: His military fired a missile directly through the roof of the historic Russian Orthodox Transfiguration Cathedral in the center of Odesa — a missile that tore off the roof and slammed into the marble altar.
Walking through the shattered church as workers and priests struggled desperately to save icons and prop up pillars, I wondered how anyone could fail to see the reality of Putin — a terrorist who has ruined his own country and will ruin others’ until he is stopped.
On this, my latest trip to Ukraine, I had left Odesa for Kyiv, then traveled east on my way to the front lines of the counteroffensive. But I felt compelled to return to this city to write about the crimes Putin was committing against “Odesa Mama,” the nickname by which this beloved city is widely known.
Not only had Russian missiles hit the church, but also the House of Scientists and university buildings, both in historical areas, as well as civilian apartment blocks. Friends had huddled in hallways and shelters for several incredibly frightening evenings. “My 5-year-old son kept asking me if a missile was going to kill him,” my translator told me.
When I checked into my hotel in the city center, across from bookstores and coffee bars, and a few blocks from the wounded church, I immediately asked about the bomb shelter. The desk clerk told me she never used it, and indeed it was set up with chairs and a screen and had been used formerly to screen films.
Instead I downloaded a special Air Raid Alert warning system on my iPhone that operates in Ukrainian and English. This night, unlike several previous, hideous nights, the alarm was for port areas outside the main city. The English narration for the Air Raid Alert is done by Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. When the threat was over, his voice calmly intoned, “Air alert ended. May the force protect you.”
But the force hasn’t protected Odesa from Putin’s strikes on food and civilians, despite the hold that “the pearl of the Black Sea” has on the hearts of Russians and Ukrainians. With its city center of historic 19th century Russian buildings, its beautiful city garden park, its flowers and lovely seacoast, its cafés and tradition of theater, literature and opera, Odesa was the place of summer vacations, honeymoons, and memories. A famous song about the “city I see in my dreams” plays in the main train station as passengers disembark.
As one Ukrainian friend told me after this week of bombing, “People all over the country are crying over the attacks on Odesa.” Until Putin’s war, the city was largely Russian-speaking (but now most Odesans I know have switched to Ukrainian). Until Putin’s war, a statue of Catherine the Great dominated a square near the famous Potemkin stairs leading down to the harbor.
Thanks to Putin’s brutality, this past year, the statue was removed and a Ukrainian flag now flies above the empty pedestal.
Indeed, Russia’s deliberate attack on the Transfiguration Cathedral makes clear how little Putin cares about Russian-speaking Ukrainians — despite his claims that he started this war to protect them.
“He says he protects Russian people, but this is how he protects them,” scornfully commented Protere Maximilian, one of a group of Russian Orthodox priests gathered near the church entrance.
The cathedral’s principal priest, Protere Miroslav, recounted how he had rushed to the church just after midnight on Sunday and desperately tried to put out a large fire with a single extinguisher. “This church was the heart and soul of Odesa,” he told me. “That’s why they hit it.”
The largest Russian Orthodox church in Ukraine, the cathedral was founded in 1794, the same year that Catherine’s emissaries founded Odesa. “Stalin destroyed the church in 1936,” Miroslav’s wife, Martina, told me, “and it took many years to reconstruct it.”
The rebuilding effort occurred within an independent Ukraine and, despite tensions between the Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox churches, the cathedral flourished in Odesa. Until Moscow shattered the roof with a missile.
The city’s fire department hesitated to put out the blaze because it feared the Russian terrorist history of the “double tap” — conducting a second missile attack as soon as humanitarian aid workers arrive.
Putin’s attack on Odesa is a public slap at the United Nations as broker of the grain deal, at Turkey as cosponsor, as well as at NATO, three of whose member states border the Black Sea. It is truly the act of a terrorist state, designed to frighten and demoralize Ukrainian civilians and leave their Western allies helpless.
And, as we know, terrorists will strike again if they are not stopped.
Ukraine does not have the air defenses to stop Putin from destroying its ports, nor F-16 planes, which could hit Russian missile delivery systems. Its air defense teams have done miracles by upgrading old Soviet-era antimissile weapons, but they are woefully inadequate to stop all missiles or all the Iranian-made Shahed drones.
Only Kyiv has received two Patriot missile batteries that can protect the entire city. One Patriot battery could do the same for Odesa. It should be delivered soon.
Ukrainian military officials told me shoulder-fired Stinger surface-to-air missiles and night-vision goggles also would help.
After the Ukrainians sunk the Russian Black Sea flagship, the Moskva, in April 2022, not far from Odesa port, the city government hung out a banner proclaiming “If you hurt Odesa Mama, Mama will bury you.”
Odesans are fighting back against Russian terrorist attacks with grit and ingenuity. But — to feed the world and stop Russian terrorism against civilians — “Odesa Mama” badly needs our help.
Trudy Rubin is a columnist and editorial-board member for the The Philadelphia Inquirer. Readers may write to her at: Philadelphia Inquirer, P.O. Box 8263, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101, or by email at trubin@phillynews.com | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/trudy-rubin-as-russian-missiles-again-rain-down-on-odesa-putin-sneers-at-the-un-and-nato-allies/ | 2023-07-30T11:28:43 | 1 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/30/trudy-rubin-as-russian-missiles-again-rain-down-on-odesa-putin-sneers-at-the-un-and-nato-allies/ |
Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
In the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag final on Sunday, Alexei Popyrin meets Stan Wawrinka.
Wawrinka is favored (-200) to win the title versus Popyrin (+155).
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Match Information
- Tournament: The Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris
- Location: Umag, Croatia
- Court Surface: Clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Stan Wawrinka has a 66.7% chance to win.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Popyrin beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7, 7-5, 6-3.
- Wawrinka was victorious 6-3, 6-4 versus Lorenzo Sonego in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Popyrin has played 47 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces, and 28.0 games per match (25.3 in best-of-three matches).
- On clay, Popyrin has played 16 matches over the past year, totaling 26.7 games per match (26.0 in best-of-three matches) while winning 51.5% of games.
- In the past year, Wawrinka has competed in 40 total matches (across all court surfaces), winning 51.1% of the games. He averages 27.3 games per match (24.6 in best-of-three matches) and 10.6 games per set.
- On clay, Wawrinka has played 11 matches and averaged 28.7 games per match (23.4 in best-of-three matches) and 10.9 games per set.
- Popyrin and Wawrinka have not matched up against each other since 2015.
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Police investigation underway in Muncie
MUNCIE, Ind. (WISH) — Police in Muncie are responding to a disturbance on East Willard Street and South Hackley Street.
As of early Sunday morning, it was not clear what the situation was, however, a News 8 team on the scene was told to take shelter in their vehicle for safety.
Crews on the scene said a SWAT vehicle and police have surrounded the area. The intersection between Willard and Hackley has been blocked for investigation.
Police have not said what the circumstances are for the investigation, or if anyone is hurt.
This is an evolving scene and situation. News 8 will update this story as soon as more information becomes available. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/police-investigation-underway-in-muncie/ | 2023-07-30T11:28:49 | 0 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/police-investigation-underway-in-muncie/ |
How to Watch NASCAR, F1, IndyCar & More: Auto Racing Streaming Live - Sunday, July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 3:36 AM MST|Updated: 52 minutes ago
True auto racing fans know that there's no such thing as too many races. From the starting gun to the checkered flag, you want to see it all. Check out the article below to find out how to watch or live stream the Formula 1, Formula E, Motocross, NASCAR Cup Series, and NHRA Drag Racing action airing on Fubo on Sunday, July 30.
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Auto Racing Streaming Live Today
Watch Formula 1: Belgium Grand Prix
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 8:55 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Motocross: MXGP Finland - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Formula E: Round 16: London - Race
- Series: Formula E
- Game Time: 11:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: USA Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NHRA Drag Racing: DENSO Sonoma Nationals
- Series: NHRA Drag Racing
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Nice next few days, less humid
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hot and humid air finally starts to take a step back over the next couple of days.
TODAY: Partly cloudy start, sunny afternoon. Less humid than prior days. High temperatures in the mid-80s.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable. Be sure to check out two meteor showers that will be peaking. Low temperatures right around 60 degrees.
MONDAY: A beautiful, comfortable start to the work week with plenty of sun. High temperatures in the low to mid-80s.
8-DAY FORECAST: Central Indiana will string together dry days all through Wednesday. Rain chances return for Thursday and Friday as temperatures remain in the 80s the entire forecasting period. | https://www.wishtv.com/weather/weather-blog/nice-next-few-days-less-humid/ | 2023-07-30T11:28:55 | 0 | https://www.wishtv.com/weather/weather-blog/nice-next-few-days-less-humid/ |
Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Ladies Open Lausanne
On Sunday, Clara Burel (No. 84 in the world) takes on Elisabetta Cocciaretto (No. 42) in the final of the Ladies Open Lausanne.
Cocciaretto is favored to win the tournament championship over Burel, with -150 odds compared to the underdog's +115.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Match Information
- Tournament: The Ladies Open Lausanne
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Tennis Club du Stade-Lausanne
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Court Surface: Clay
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto has a 60.0% chance to win.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Trends and Insights
- Burel defeated Diane Parry 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Cocciaretto came out on top 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 against Anna Bondar in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Through 28 matches over the past year (across all court surfaces), Burel has played 23.2 games per match and won 50.9% of them.
- Burel has played 11 matches on clay over the past year, and 22.7 games per match.
- In her 41 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Cocciaretto is averaging 21.5 games per match while winning 52.1% of those games.
- On clay, Cocciaretto has played 13 matches and averaged 23.2 games per match and 9.7 games per set.
- Burel and Cocciaretto have played one time dating back to 2015, in the WTA 125K Bol, Croatia Women Singles 2022 quarterfinals. Cocciaretto claimed victory in that bout 6-2, 6-4.
- In terms of sets, Cocciaretto has won two against Burel (100.0%), while Burel has clinched zero.
- Cocciaretto has the edge in 18 total games against Burel, claiming 12 of them.
- In their one match against each other, Burel and Cocciaretto are averaging 18.0 games and 2.0 sets.
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Sunday, July 30
Today's MLB schedule has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Among those games is the Texas Rangers squaring off against the San Diego Padres.
You will find info on how to watch today's MLB action right here.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Toronto Blue Jays (59-46) take on the Los Angeles Angels (54-51)
The Angels hope to get a road victory at Rogers Centre against the Blue Jays on Sunday at 12:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.268 AVG, 17 HR, 65 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.302 AVG, 39 HR, 81 RBI)
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The Atlanta Braves (66-36) face the Milwaukee Brewers (57-48)
The Brewers will hit the field at Truist Park versus the Braves on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.333 AVG, 24 HR, 61 RBI)
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.286 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (46-58) play host to the Philadelphia Phillies (56-48)
The Phillies will look to pick up a road win at PNC Park versus the Pirates on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.255 AVG, 11 HR, 47 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Bryson Stott (.306 AVG, 9 HR, 37 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (56-49) play the Detroit Tigers (47-58)
The Tigers will take to the field at LoanDepot park against the Marlins on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.381 AVG, 3 HR, 51 RBI)
- DET Key Player: Spencer Torkelson (.230 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The New York Mets (49-55) play the Washington Nationals (44-61)
The Nationals will hit the field at Citi Field versus the Mets on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.217 AVG, 30 HR, 73 RBI)
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.286 AVG, 16 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (43-63) take on the Cleveland Guardians (52-53)
The Guardians will look to pick up a road win at Guaranteed Rate Field against the White Sox on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.270 AVG, 29 HR, 60 RBI)
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.288 AVG, 16 HR, 60 RBI)
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The Kansas City Royals (31-75) face the Minnesota Twins (54-52)
The Twins will hit the field at Kauffman Stadium against the Royals on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- KC Key Player: Bobby Witt Jr. (.263 AVG, 18 HR, 60 RBI)
- MIN Key Player: Carlos Correa (.228 AVG, 12 HR, 45 RBI)
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The Houston Astros (59-46) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (63-44)
The Rays will take to the field at Minute Maid Park versus the Astros on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet SW
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.299 AVG, 18 HR, 69 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.267 AVG, 12 HR, 49 RBI)
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The St. Louis Cardinals (46-60) face the Chicago Cubs (53-51)
The Cubs will hit the field at Busch Stadium versus the Cardinals on Sunday at 2:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- STL Key Player: Nolan Arenado (.282 AVG, 22 HR, 77 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.278 AVG, 7 HR, 57 RBI)
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The Colorado Rockies (40-64) host the Oakland Athletics (30-76)
The Athletics will take to the field at Coors Field against the Rockies on Sunday at 3:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.255 AVG, 16 HR, 48 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Brent Rooker (.248 AVG, 17 HR, 47 RBI)
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The San Francisco Giants (57-48) play the Boston Red Sox (56-48)
The Red Sox will look to pick up a road win at Oracle Park versus the Giants on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.269 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI)
- BOS Key Player: Justin Turner (.288 AVG, 16 HR, 68 RBI)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (59-44) take on the Cincinnati Reds (57-49)
The Reds will look to pick up a road win at Dodger Stadium versus the Dodgers on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet LA
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- LAD Key Player: Freddie Freeman (.328 AVG, 21 HR, 73 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.276 AVG, 15 HR, 57 RBI)
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The San Diego Padres (51-54) play host to the Texas Rangers (60-45)
The Rangers will look to pick up a road win at PETCO Park versus the Padres on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.265 AVG, 20 HR, 63 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.275 AVG, 15 HR, 64 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (56-49) host the Seattle Mariners (53-51)
The Mariners will take to the field at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.288 AVG, 21 HR, 57 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.252 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Baltimore Orioles (63-41) play the New York Yankees (55-49)
The Yankees will look to pick up a road win at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Orioles on Sunday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.267 AVG, 14 HR, 46 RBI)
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.258 AVG, 16 HR, 44 RBI)
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MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: Sunday, July 30
Who are the probable pitchers lined up to start on Sunday? Below, we list every starting pitching matchup for the day, which includes Luis Castillo toeing the rubber for the Mariners, and Merrill Kelly getting the call for the Diamondbacks.
Keep reading to find the probable starters for every contest on the docket for July 30.
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Today's Probable Starting Pitchers
Angels at Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
The Los Angeles Angels will send Tyler Anderson (5-2) to the hill as they play the Blue Jays, who will give the start to Jose Berrios (8-7) for the game between the clubs on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Angels at Blue Jays
- TOR Odds to Win: -200
- LAA Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 9.5 runs
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- Game Time: 12:05 PM ET
- Streaming: Peacock (regional restrictions may apply)
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Brewers at Braves Probable Pitchers
The Milwaukee Brewers will send Colin Rea (5-4) to the mound as they play the Braves, who will counter with AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0) for the game between the clubs on Sunday.
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- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Streaming: MLB Network (regional restrictions may apply)
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Phillies at Pirates Probable Pitchers
The Philadelphia Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (0-3) to the hill as they take on the Pirates, who will look to Rich Hill (7-10) when the teams face off Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Phillies at Pirates
- PHI Odds to Win: -150
- PIT Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
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Tigers at Marlins Probable Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers will send Tarik Skubal (1-1) to the bump as they face the Marlins, who will counter with Jesus Luzardo (8-5) when the clubs face off on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Tigers at Marlins
- MIA Odds to Win: -150
- DET Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 7 runs
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- Game Time: 1:40 PM ET
- Streaming: BSFL (regional restrictions may apply)
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Nationals at Mets Probable Pitchers
The Washington Nationals will send Trevor Williams (5-5) to the hill as they face the Mets, who will look to Justin Verlander (5-5) for the matchup between the clubs on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Nationals at Mets
- NYM Odds to Win: -275
- WSH Odds to Win: +220
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 1:40 PM ET
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Guardians at White Sox Probable Pitchers
The Cleveland Guardians will send Aaron Civale (4-2) to the mound as they play the White Sox, who will counter with Michael Kopech (4-9) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Guardians at White Sox
- CLE Odds to Win: -145
- CHW Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
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Twins at Royals Probable Pitchers
The Minnesota Twins will send Kenta Maeda (2-5) to the hill as they play the Royals, who will look to Ryan Yarbrough (3-5) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Twins at Royals
- MIN Odds to Win: -185
- KC Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
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Rays at Astros Probable Pitchers
The Tampa Bay Rays will send Zack Littell (0-2) to the bump as they play the Astros, who will counter with Brandon Bielak (5-5) when the teams play on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Rays at Astros
- HOU Odds to Win: -110
- TB Odds to Win: -110
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
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Cubs at Cardinals Probable Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (4-4) to the mound as they take on the Cardinals, who will counter with Steven Matz (1-7) when the teams play on Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Cubs at Cardinals
- STL Odds to Win: -145
- CHC Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Streaming: BSMW (regional restrictions may apply)
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Athletics at Rockies Probable Pitchers
The Oakland Athletics will send Luis Medina (3-7) to the hill as they play the Rockies, who will counter with Ty Blach (0-0) when the clubs play Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Athletics at Rockies
- COL Odds to Win: -110
- OAK Odds to Win: -110
- Total: 12.5 runs
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- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
- Streaming: SportsNet RM (regional restrictions may apply)
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Red Sox at Giants Probable Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox will send Brennan Bernardino (1-0) to the mound as they play the Giants, who will look to Scott Alexander (6-1) when the clubs meet on Sunday.
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- Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
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Reds at Dodgers Probable Pitchers
The Cincinnati Reds will send Graham Ashcraft (5-7) to the bump as they take on the Dodgers, who will give the start to Michael Grove (2-2) for the matchup between the clubs Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Reds at Dodgers
- LAD Odds to Win: -185
- CIN Odds to Win: +150
- Total: 10.5 runs
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- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
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Rangers at Padres Probable Pitchers
The Texas Rangers will send Cody Bradford (2-1) to the hill as they play the Padres, who will give the start to Blake Snell (7-8) for the game between the clubs Sunday.
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- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
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Mariners at Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
The Seattle Mariners will send Castillo (6-7) to the mound as they take on the Diamondbacks, who will counter with Kelly (9-4) when the teams play Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Mariners at Diamondbacks
- SEA Odds to Win: -120
- ARI Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
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Yankees at Orioles Probable Pitchers
The New York Yankees will send Luis Severino (2-4) to the bump as they play the Orioles, who will hand the ball to Dean Kremer (10-4) when the teams face off Sunday.
Vegas Odds for Yankees at Orioles
- BAL Odds to Win: -125
- NYY Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Truist Atlanta Open
In the Truist Atlanta Open final on Sunday, Taylor Fritz takes on Aleksandar Vukic.
Fritz is favored (-550) bring home the title versus Vukic (+375).
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Match Information
- Tournament: The Truist Atlanta Open
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Atlantic Station
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Taylor Fritz has an 84.6% chance to win.
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Taylor Fritz vs. Aleksandar Vukic Trends and Insights
- By defeating No. 46-ranked Jeffrey John Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday, Fritz reached the finals.
- Vukic reached the finals by beating No. 38-ranked Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 on Saturday.
- Fritz has played 68 matches over the past year (across all court types), and 26.2 games per match (24.1 in best-of-three matches).
- Fritz has played 44 matches on hard courts over the past 12 months, and 25.8 games per match (24.3 in best-of-three matches).
- In the past year, Vukic has played 34 total matches (across all court types), winning 51.5% of the games. He averages 24.6 games per match (23.3 in best-of-three matches) and 9.8 games per set.
- Vukic has averaged 23.8 games per match (22.8 in best-of-three matches) and 9.6 games per set through 21 matches on hard courts in the past 12 months, winning 52.1% of those games.
- Dating back to 2015, Fritz and Vukic have not met on the court.
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NEW YORK (PIX11) — A New York City lottery player won $1 million in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.
The winning second-prize ticket was sold at the Millenium Smoke and News at LLENIUM SMOKE 2345 Broadway near West 86th Street, according to lottery officials.
Friday’s winning numbers — 5, 10, 28, 52, 63, and Mega Ball 18 — went unmatched, continuing a 29-drawing trend that began after the last jackpot-winner was announced on April 18.
The current jackpot is estimated at $1.05 billion, with a cash option of $527.9 million. That amount officially qualifies as the fourth-largest grand prize in Mega Millions history, tied with a jackpot awarded in Jan. 2021.
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BANGUI – The Central African Republic went to the polls Sunday in a highly anticipated vote on a new constitution, which would remove presidential term limits.
President Faustin Archange Touadera wants to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and remove the previous two-term limit, enabling him to run again in 2025.
The new constitution would replace the one adopted at Touadera’s inauguration in 2016, when the country was in a civil war and 80% of it was not under state control. If the new constitution is passed, it could entrench the ruling party’s power indefinitely, analysts say.
“This referendum basically confirms the fears of authoritarian drift (in CAR),” said Enrica Picco, Central Africa project director with the International Crisis Group. The new constitution would weaken checks on the executive by opposition parties, closing the space for Central Africans to participate in democratic decision-making, she said.
The proposed changes also would lift requirements that executive decisions be debated by the legislative and permit Central Africans with dual nationalities to vote.
The mineral-rich but impoverished nation has faced intercommunal fighting since 2013, when predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power and forced then-President Francois Bozize from office. Mostly Christian militias later fought back, also targeting civilians in the streets. The United Nations, which has a peacekeeping mission in the country, estimates the fighting had killed thousands and displaced over a million people, one fifth of the country’s population.
When Touadera won re-election in 2020, barely a third of Central Africans made it to the polls, largely due to threats of violence by rebel groups. Touadera’s government has relied on support from UN peacekeepers, soldiers from neighboring Rwanda and Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group to keep rebels out of the capital Bangui.
“Now that there is peace … the time has come for us to take action,” said Fidel Gouandjika, a presidential advisor.
Opposition groups accuse the ruling party of making a draft of the new constitution publicly available too late for people to make informed decisions, less than three weeks before the referendum, said Picco.
Together with opposition parties they are calling on Central Africans to vote against the proposed constitution, or abstain from the referendum.
“Touadera wants to see himself as an emperor, and he wants to make our country what he wants, not what Central Africans want,” said former Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye.
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CHENGDU, China , July 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Xinhua:
On July 28, the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games officially commenced, captivating university athletes from various parts of the world with an opening ceremony that seamlessly blended historical and cultural elements with youthful passion.
The cultural performances showcased Chengdu's unique cultural features, with the "Sun and Immortal Birds" being a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage and a spiritual emblem. From the very first second of the countdown to the ignition, the presence of the "Sun and Immortal Birds" captivated the audience until the final moment of ignition. "Sunlight", serving as the core element, permeated the entire opening ceremony. Without the "Sun and Immortal Birds", the grand finale of igniting the flame would not have been possible. The countdown to the opening commenced amid the radiance of the "Sun and Immortal Birds," not only demonstrating the harmonious and inclusive spiritual character that the Chinese people have embraced since ancient times but also expressing best wishes for university students worldwide to shine as bright and warm as sunlight.
The opening ceremony combined the sense of technology with artistic beauty. During the entrance segment, colorful silk threads were projected onto the ground, creating a breathtaking display of traditional Chinese patterns formed by over 300 circular lines that adorned the entirety of the stadium's track. This symbolic imagery represents the aspirations of young athletes from around the world, as they embark on a glorious journey paved with the splendor of Shu embroidery. The guide signs held high by the ushers were made of Shu brocade, a renowned textile originating from the Chengdu region, with a history spanning over 2,000 years. Shu brocade stands as one of the four prestigious brocades of China. Meanwhile, Shu embroidery, one of the four famous embroideries in China, has a history of more than 3,000 years, originating from the Chengdu region. Both Shu embroidery and Shu brocade are hailed as treasures of the region.
In celebration of the 31st edition of FISU World University Games, 31 torchbearers were selected to light the flame tower. Among them, the illustrious Chengdu astronaut, Ye Guangfu, shone as a notable figure. Recognizing astronauts as the "closest beings to the sun," chief director Chen Weiya harnessed the brilliance of sunlight, transforming it into a dazzling blaze. After the 31 torchbearers jointly completed the ignition, the Sun and Immortal Birds radiated a stunning brilliance. They spiraled and ascended, igniting the 12 golden fireworks in the sky. Ultimately, they ignited the flame tower outside the stadium.
During the fireworks performance, the chief designer of the opening ceremony fireworks, Cai Canhuang, aptly named it "Golden Dreams." Golden fireworks illuminated the sky, accompanied by welcoming messages in both Chinese and English. As the flame tower of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games was ignited, the fireworks displayed the U-shaped emblem of the Games and the English theme "Make Dreams Come True." The fireworks artfully portrayed the image of a golden hibiscus flower, representing the city flower of Chengdu. Beyond symbolizing youth and vitality, the hibiscus also embodies the values of openness and friendliness, expressing the theme of "flowers welcoming guests."
The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games will feature a total of 18 sports events, and is scheduled to conclude on August 8. With athletes from 113 countries and regions, a staggering 6,500 athletes will compete across these 18 sports.
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CAIRO – Palestinian factions kicked off a meeting Sunday in Egypt to discuss reconciliation efforts as violence in the occupied West Bank surged between Israel and Palestinian militants.
The main groups, Hamas and Fatah, have been split since 2007. With repeated reconciliation attempts having failed, expectations for the one-day meeting are low. According to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, the gathering in the Egyptian city of el-Alamein on the Mediterranean Sea was discussing “ways to restore national unity and end the division."
The meeting comes amid soaring violence in the West Bank, where Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah group are based and exert limited self-rule. Israel has been staging near-nightly raids in Palestinian areas of the territory in what it says is an attempt to stamp out militancy, especially in areas where Abbas' security forces have less of a foothold.
Those raids have led to some of the worst fighting in nearly two decades in the West Bank. Palestinians also say the Israeli raids undermine their own security forces and weaken their leadership.
The meeting in Egypt was chaired and initiated by Abbas, presents the aging and longtime Palestinian leader with a chance to portray an image of control and statesmanship to both Palestinians and the international community at a time when he is deeply unpopular at home and his room for maneuver is constrained by the Israeli incursions.
The meeting was attended by other Palestinian leaders including Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas. the militant group which rules the Gaza Strip. Fatah and Hamas have been rivals since Hamas violently routed forces loyal to Abbas in Gaza in 2007, taking over the impoverished coastal enclave. Israel and Egypt have imposed a blockade on the territory.
For Hamas, joining the meeting is an opportunity to show Gazans that it is making an effort to mend the rift, even if nothing changes as a result.
Another key group playing a central role in the fighting with Israel, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, boycotted the gathering to protest the detentions by the Palestinian Authority of its members, according to the group's leader, Ziyad al-Nakhala.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
In the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag final on Sunday, Alexei Popyrin meets Stan Wawrinka.
Wawrinka is favored (-200) to win the title versus Popyrin (+155).
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Match Information
- Tournament: The Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris
- Location: Umag, Croatia
- Court Surface: Clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Stan Wawrinka has a 66.7% chance to win.
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Stan Wawrinka Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Popyrin beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7, 7-5, 6-3.
- Wawrinka was victorious 6-3, 6-4 versus Lorenzo Sonego in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Popyrin has played 47 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces, and 28.0 games per match (25.3 in best-of-three matches).
- On clay, Popyrin has played 16 matches over the past year, totaling 26.7 games per match (26.0 in best-of-three matches) while winning 51.5% of games.
- In the past year, Wawrinka has competed in 40 total matches (across all court surfaces), winning 51.1% of the games. He averages 27.3 games per match (24.6 in best-of-three matches) and 10.6 games per set.
- On clay, Wawrinka has played 11 matches and averaged 28.7 games per match (23.4 in best-of-three matches) and 10.9 games per set.
- Popyrin and Wawrinka have not matched up against each other since 2015.
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ROANOKE, Va. – We have been dealing with the hottest temperatures of the year these past couple of days and I have fantastic news! The heatwave is moving out! The weather system that passed through yesterday is bringing in drier and cooler air behind it.
Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-upper 80s for most of us instead of the mid-upper 90s following Sunday! Dewpoints will also be a bit lower, meaning it won’t feel as humid/muggy outside.
The next two days will be just about average for daytime highs. After Sunday, we cool down to the 80s for just about everyone. It will be feeling more so like the mid-80s for most as drier air moves in over the next couple of days.
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Future tracker shows limited rain chances at 5:00PM this afternoon. Most of us will stay dry and these showers will be very isolated.
A storm or two could develop later on.
Here is a look at your extended forecast. The heatwave is gone! By Monday our temperatures return back to normal and we are feeling a little bit cooler as drier air moves in. The week ahead has daytime highs in the mid-80s with rain chances returning late in the week!
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How to Watch NASCAR, F1, IndyCar & More: Auto Racing Streaming Live - Sunday, July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago
True auto racing fans know that there's no such thing as too many races. From the starting gun to the checkered flag, you want to see it all. Check out the article below to find out how to watch or live stream the Formula 1, Formula E, Motocross, NASCAR Cup Series, and NHRA Drag Racing action airing on Fubo on Sunday, July 30.
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Auto Racing Streaming Live Today
Watch Formula 1: Belgium Grand Prix
- Series: Formula 1
- Game Time: 8:55 AM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Motocross: MXGP Finland - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch Formula E: Round 16: London - Race
- Series: Formula E
- Game Time: 11:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: USA Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch NHRA Drag Racing: DENSO Sonoma Nationals
- Series: NHRA Drag Racing
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Ladies Open Lausanne
On Sunday, Clara Burel (No. 84 in the world) takes on Elisabetta Cocciaretto (No. 42) in the final of the Ladies Open Lausanne.
Cocciaretto is favored to win the tournament championship over Burel, with -150 odds compared to the underdog's +115.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Match Information
- Tournament: The Ladies Open Lausanne
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, July 30
- Venue: Tennis Club du Stade-Lausanne
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Court Surface: Clay
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto has a 60.0% chance to win.
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Clara Burel vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto Trends and Insights
- Burel defeated Diane Parry 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Cocciaretto came out on top 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 against Anna Bondar in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Through 28 matches over the past year (across all court surfaces), Burel has played 23.2 games per match and won 50.9% of them.
- Burel has played 11 matches on clay over the past year, and 22.7 games per match.
- In her 41 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Cocciaretto is averaging 21.5 games per match while winning 52.1% of those games.
- On clay, Cocciaretto has played 13 matches and averaged 23.2 games per match and 9.7 games per set.
- Burel and Cocciaretto have played one time dating back to 2015, in the WTA 125K Bol, Croatia Women Singles 2022 quarterfinals. Cocciaretto claimed victory in that bout 6-2, 6-4.
- In terms of sets, Cocciaretto has won two against Burel (100.0%), while Burel has clinched zero.
- Cocciaretto has the edge in 18 total games against Burel, claiming 12 of them.
- In their one match against each other, Burel and Cocciaretto are averaging 18.0 games and 2.0 sets.
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1 killed, 6 wounded in overnight clashes in crowded Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB
Associated Press
BEIRUT (AP) — Palestinian officials say one person has been killed and six others wounded during clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp. The officials, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said the clashes Sunday broke out in Ein el-Hilweh after an unknown gunman tried to assassinate Islamist militant Mahmoud Khalil, killing a companion of his instead. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, six people were wounded in the clashes. Ein el-Hilweh is known for its lawlessness and clashes are not uncommon in the camp, which the U.N. says is home to some 55,000 people. | https://kion546.com/ap-colorado/2023/07/30/1-killed-6-wounded-in-overnight-clashes-in-crowded-palestinian-refugee-camp-in-lebanon/ | 2023-07-30T11:31:16 | 0 | https://kion546.com/ap-colorado/2023/07/30/1-killed-6-wounded-in-overnight-clashes-in-crowded-palestinian-refugee-camp-in-lebanon/ |