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(The Conversation) – Rivers have been the lifeblood of human civilization throughout history, and yet we know surprisingly little about what lives in many of them – including the giant creatures that prowl their depths.
While we know the biggest animal in the ocean is the blue whale and the largest marine fish is the whale shark, the identity of the world’s largest freshwater fish species long remained a mystery.
Until 2022, that is, when fishers in Cambodia caught a giant freshwater stingray in the remote reaches of the Mekong River.
Weighing an astounding 661 pounds, the stingray surpassed by 15 pounds a giant catfish caught in Thailand in 2005 that had previously been considered the unofficial record holder.
The discovery marked a milestone in fish biologist Zeb Hogan’s more than two-decade quest to study and protect giant freshwater fish. As a group, these megafish are among the most endangered animals on the planet.The world’s largest freshwater fish confirmed so far is a stingray caught in the Mekong River.
Before releasing the female ray back into the river, Hogan’s research team put an acoustic tracker on her. She has been sending back clues about stingrays’ elusive behavior ever since.
Colossal catfish and gargantuan gars
In a new book, “Chasing Giants: In Search of the World’s Largest Freshwater Fish,” Hogan and I tell the troubling story of the 30 or so fish species that live exclusively in rivers and lakes and can grow to more than 200 pounds or at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.
Found on all continents except Antarctica, they are a wonderfully weird bunch of creatures, from colossal catfish and carp to gargantuan gars.
But freshwater vertebrate populations have declined over the past five decades at twice the rate experienced by species within terrestrial or marine ecosystems. Megafish numbers in particular fell by a shocking 94%, according to one study of more than 200 large freshwater species.
One of the largest species, the Chinese paddlefish, is believed to have gone extinct sometime in the 2000s. “This is a fish that had been on Earth for more than 100 million years before disappearing in a flash,” says Hogan, who used to host National Geographic’s “Monster Fish” television show and now leads a University of Nevada, Reno, research project I am involved with called Wonders of the Mekong, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The importance of very large fish to freshwater ecosystems has been woefully understudied. Many giant freshwater fish are apex predators that can have profound effects on the ecosystems in which they live by keeping their prey populations in check and maintaining biodiversity.
What’s killing off the megafish
The decline of giant freshwater fish is due to human impacts, such as overfishing, dam building and climate change.
Large fish are disproportionately targeted by fishing. Since many of these species are slow to mature, they may never reach the age to reproduce. Dam building is another major threat, because large fish often need to make long migrations to complete their life cycles, and a new dam can block their migration paths.
In the Mekong, where more giant fish species are found than in any other river, climate change is causing more severe droughts and disrupting the monsoon seasons that govern the river’s essential flood regime.
There are signs that interest in freshwater species is gaining momentum, including increasing calls to explicitly include freshwater ecosystems in the 30×30 initiative, a global effort to set aside 30% of land and sea area for conservation by 2030. So far, however, conservation efforts to protect endangered giant freshwater fish species are mostly regional.
Alligator gars and sturgeon make a comeback
Although the outlook for most giant fish remains grim, some species, like the air-breathing arapaima in South America, may be bucking the trend.
The arapaima, a torpedo-shaped giant that can grow to lengths of more than 12 feet, has long been overharvested by fishers in the Amazon, where it’s known as the Amazonian cod. But stricter fishing regulations introduced by Indigenous communities appear to have led to populations’ rebounding in many places.
In the United States, the alligator gar, another air-breathing megafish, was once largely considered a “trash fish” thought to devour game fish, so it was systematically exterminated from much of its southern range. But then scientists began to study the species and found it was an important contributor to ecosystem functions. Today, alligator gar populations have bounced back in rivers like the Trinity in Texas.
A similar case involves the lake sturgeon, one of the few true freshwater sturgeons, whose populations in Wisconsin have benefited from long-term conservation efforts and science-driven management that includes strictly regulated seasonal recreational fishing.
Protecting the giants of the Mekong
Back in Cambodia, our Wonders of the Mekong project is raising public awareness about the plight of the megafish, and we are working closely with local fishers to encourage them to protect threatened species.
In an example of those efforts’ paying off, fishers in early 2023 caught a Mekong giant catfish weighing more than 200 pounds. Instead of killing it and selling the meat for a sizable profit, the fishers decided to release the fish in an elaborate ceremony in which it was sprinkled with flowers before it was let go.
In recent months, our project has also reintroduced into the Mekong rare giant catfish that were captured as young fish and raised in Cambodia, and giant barb, another critically endangered megafish species that historically has grown to 600 pounds.
While giant freshwater stingray numbers have plummeted in other parts of its native Southeast Asian range, the population appears to be relatively robust in the upper stretches of the Mekong River in Cambodia where the record ray was discovered. Data collected from that female, and reported in a study I co-authored, shows it is staying in much the same location, leading researchers to believe the area could be an important refuge for the stingrays and possibly other megafish.
Long-standing plans by the Cambodian government to build two large dams on this section of the river appear to have been scrapped, at least for now. At the end of 2022, the government instead put forth a proposal to turn the biodiverse stretch of the river, which is also home to a critically endangered population of Irrawaddy river dolphins, into a UNESCO World Heritage site.
While the record stingray is big, it might not be the largest of this species of ray in the Mekong. Local fishers speak of rays growing up to 200 pounds heavier.
It’s also possible the giant stingray is not the largest freshwater fish species. Research on the arapaima, for example, suggests it could grow as big, or even bigger, in places like Guyana. But, as Hogan says, “It’s not about finding the biggest fish. It’s about learning more about these amazing creatures to figure out how to better protect them.” | https://phl17.com/nmw/in-search-of-the-wonderfully-weird-giants-lurking-in-earths-rivers/ | 2023-07-30T15:44:29 | 0 | https://phl17.com/nmw/in-search-of-the-wonderfully-weird-giants-lurking-in-earths-rivers/ |
Former President Trump’s legal crises are growing more serious this week and show no signs of fading, even as his 2024 bid for the White House barrels forward.
Federal prosecutors filed additional serious charges against Trump on Thursday over his handling of classified materials after leaving the White House, and anticipation has reached a fever pitch over whether Trump will be charged in Washington, D.C., for his conduct after the 2020 election.
Here are five takeaways from the latest legal developments around Trump.
The new documents case charges are serious
The additional charges filed in Thursday’s superseding indictment point to more serious allegations against Trump that could make his grip on the GOP more tenuous in the months to come.
Prosecutors laid out a new set of allegations that Trump acted with two aides in attempts to delete surveillance footage at Mar-a-Lago after prosecutors subpoenaed it in connection with their investigation in June 2022. Trump now faces two new obstruction charges in connection with the allegations.
The indictment also included a new charge over Trump’s retention of a classified document containing secret Pentagon plans to attack Iran. The document is at the center of a recorded conversation mentioned in the original indictment in which Trump is discussing the materials with individuals who did not have security clearances.
The former president has tried to claim that he may not have had the physical document at the time, but the fresh allegations suggest prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to bring charges over the incident.
The nature of the allegations are sure to fuel further charges from Trump’s critics that he is unfit for office.
“I’ve never been indicted and I am not a lawyer, but if you are deleting evidence, it is because you know you are committing a crime,” former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), a 2024 presidential candidate, said Thursday night. “And anybody who supports this, anybody who defends this, is complicit in endangering America.”
Trump’s circle is increasingly implicated
The superseding indictment added a third defendant to the case: Carlos De Oliveira, the property manager of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
De Oliveira joins longtime Trump aide Walt Nauta in being charged in connection with the former president’s retention of classified documents and possible obstruction of efforts to get them back.
The indictment alleges De Oliveira, 56, extensively pushed Mar-a-Lago’s director of information technology (IT) — who was not charged or named in the indictment — to delete surveillance footage after prosecutors subpoenaed it in June 2022 in connection with their investigation.
Other Trump associates could still be implicated in the ongoing investigations into Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, particularly over a scheme to appoint alternative electors that would flip the Electoral College in Trump’s favor.
“Sadly, I’ve made this statement to many different people … Walt Nauta, run. Carlos [De Oliveira], run,” said Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney who reached a deal with prosecutors in Manhattan and has since turned against the former president.
Volume of legal risks is on the rise
One concern for Trump is that the sheer volume of charges against him is mounting, increasing his legal exposure.
The superseding indictment in the documents case means Trump now faces a total of 40 criminal counts in that case alone, three more than he did previously.
Trump is separately facing 34 felony counts in Manhattan over allegations of a hush money scheme to keep quiet allegations of an affair.
And Trump may face charges elsewhere; he is still under federal investigation in Washington, D.C., and in Georgia over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Legal experts have noted that the more charges Trump faces, the greater his risk of being convicted on even a single count. “If you had a choice, you wouldn’t want to be indicted in three different jurisdictions,” said one Republican strategist.
Jan. 6 charges loom
Trump attorneys met with special counsel Jack Smith’s office Thursday over the investigation into the former president’s efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
With an indictment seeming imminent, Trump’s lawyers sought to make the case for why their client should not be charged.
A grand jury has typically been meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, though no indictment was announced this week.
Still, Trump has received a target letter in the case, typically a sign that prosecutors have enough evidence to charge an individual in an investigation.
On top of the anticipation that is building over charges in D.C., the former president is under investigation in Georgia over his efforts to overturn the state’s election results in 2020. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has indicated charges could be announced in August, setting up for yet another cycle of bad legal developments for the former president.
Trump ups pressure on GOP allies
As the legal pressure on Trump mounts, he has turned to some of his Republican allies to ratchet up their defenses.
Trump, in comments to Fox News Digital after the superseding indictment was filed, complained that the charges against him were “ridiculous” and that the Justice Department was abusing its power.
“Hopefully the Republican Party will do something about it,” Trump said.
The former president’s comments may turn up the heat on some of his supporters in the House, and even Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), to back funding cuts to the special counsel’s office. Such measures have been floated by staunch Trump allies such as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).
The reality for Republicans is they will have to continue to answer questions about Trump’s conduct as the cases against him develop and the charges potentially mount.
Trump, asked if he would end his 2024 campaign even if convicted, told conservative radio host John Fredericks, “not at all.”
“There’s nothing in the Constitution to say that it could. And not at all,” Trump said. “Even the radical left crazies are saying no, that wouldn’t stop. And it wouldn’t stop me either.” | https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/hill-politics/5-takeaways-as-trumps-legal-troubles-mount/ | 2023-07-30T15:44:29 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/hill-politics/5-takeaways-as-trumps-legal-troubles-mount/ |
Ronald Acuña Jr. Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Brewers - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Ronald Acuna Jr., with a slugging percentage of .436 in his past 10 games -- including one home run -- will be in action for the Atlanta Braves against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Colin Rea on the hill, July 30 at 1:35 PM ET.
In his most recent game, he strung together three hits (going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI) against the Brewers.
Ronald Acuña Jr. Game Info & Props vs. the Brewers
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Brewers Starter: Colin Rea
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: +120)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +340)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +125)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: -222)
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Ronald Acuña Jr. At The Plate
- Acuna has 136 hits and an OBP of .416 to go with a slugging percentage of .578. All three of those stats lead Atlanta hitters this season.
- He ranks second in batting average, third in on base percentage, and second in slugging among qualifying hitters in MLB.
- Acuna has recorded a hit in 79 of 102 games this year (77.5%), including 43 multi-hit games (42.2%).
- Looking at the 102 games he has played this year, he's homered in 22 of them (21.6%), and in 5.1% of his trips to the dish.
- In 38.2% of his games this season, Acuna has had at least one RBI. He's picked up more than one in 13.7% and driven in three or more of his team's runs in eight contests.
- He has scored in 64 games this year, with multiple runs 23 times.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. Home/Away Batting Splits
Brewers Pitching Rankings
- The Brewers pitching staff ranks 17th in the league with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Brewers have a 4.03 team ERA that ranks 11th among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Brewers pitchers combine to surrender 131 total home runs at a rate of 1.2 per game (to rank 23rd in baseball).
- Rea (5-4 with a 4.53 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 91 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Brewers, his 18th of the season.
- The righty last appeared on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he went six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
- The 33-year-old has a 4.53 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 18 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .237 to his opponents.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Brewers - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:24 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Ronald Acuna Jr., with a slugging percentage of .436 in his past 10 games -- including one home run -- will be in action for the Atlanta Braves against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Colin Rea on the hill, July 30 at 1:35 PM ET.
In his most recent game, he strung together three hits (going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI) against the Brewers.
Ronald Acuña Jr. Game Info & Props vs. the Brewers
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Brewers Starter: Colin Rea
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: +120)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +340)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +125)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: -222)
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Ronald Acuña Jr. At The Plate
- Acuna has 136 hits and an OBP of .416 to go with a slugging percentage of .578. All three of those stats lead Atlanta hitters this season.
- He ranks second in batting average, third in on base percentage, and second in slugging among qualifying hitters in MLB.
- Acuna has recorded a hit in 79 of 102 games this year (77.5%), including 43 multi-hit games (42.2%).
- Looking at the 102 games he has played this year, he's homered in 22 of them (21.6%), and in 5.1% of his trips to the dish.
- In 38.2% of his games this season, Acuna has had at least one RBI. He's picked up more than one in 13.7% and driven in three or more of his team's runs in eight contests.
- He has scored in 64 games this year, with multiple runs 23 times.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. Home/Away Batting Splits
Brewers Pitching Rankings
- The Brewers pitching staff ranks 17th in the league with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Brewers have a 4.03 team ERA that ranks 11th among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Brewers pitchers combine to surrender 131 total home runs at a rate of 1.2 per game (to rank 23rd in baseball).
- Rea (5-4 with a 4.53 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 91 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Brewers, his 18th of the season.
- The righty last appeared on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he went six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
- The 33-year-old has a 4.53 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 18 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .237 to his opponents.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The U.S. Geological Survey has a morbid request: they want you to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers if you live in one of six states.
According to the USGS, the pilot program hopes to collect specimens that can help “identify contaminants and environmental factors which may be contributing to the decline of insect populations.” said USGS.
“There are some questions that can’t effectively be answered without help from a lot of people. It’s what makes citizen science so special and valuable,” said Julie Dietze, USGS scientist-in-charge of the effort. “Collections like this one are important because they have the potential to provide scientists now, and 20 years from now, access to specimens.”
“Citizen scientists” have been submitting their butterflies, moths, and skippers since April, but based on how many specimens have been received, collections may continue through November 2024.
The USGS is hoping to collect these dead insects to establish a Lepidoptera Research Collection and all the specimens collected will be added to the USGS Research Scientific Collections database.
If you live in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas, you can participate in the USGS’s pilot program. These states were selected because they’re relatively close the migration pathway of Monarch butterflies, their proximity to the Corn Belt, and the number of Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Before you run out to catch butterflies for submission, USGS says it will only accept insects that are already dead that have not been collected alive. The insect must also be larger than two inches.
Additionally, species that are protected by the U.S.’s Endangered Species Act or by state law are not accepted. Within the six participating states, that includes only the Mitchell’s satyr Butterfly, which is found in Alabama.
Once you’ve found your dead bug, the USGS recommends putting it in a resealable plastic bag. Insects that are damaged or not fully intact will be accepted, and bugs can be put into the same bags. If you aren’t able to ship your bugs within three days, you can freeze them.
Specimens should then be placed into a sealed envelope addressed to:
USGS LRC
1217 Biltmore Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
You do not need to include a return address.
Species that are mailed in will be evaluated for the occurrence of antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, and mycotoxins, according to USGS.
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PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills co-owner Kim Pegula made her first public appearance in over a year, attending Sunday’s training camp at St. John Fisher University.
Pegula, who has kept a low profile and been away from the Buffalo sports franchises since going into cardiac arrest in June 2022, watched practice from a black SUV parked behind the end zone with husband Terry Pegula.
Coach Sean McDermott greeted the owners during the team’s stretching portion. Cornerback Tre’Davious White walked near the car to acknowledge the owners before on-field drills started.
Son Matt Pegula, normally walking the sideline during practice, stood outside the passenger window for several minutes.
In an article published in The Players Tribune in February, daughter Jessica Pegula wrote that her sister Kelly “saved [Kim’s] life” by performing CPR. Kim Pegula was in the ICU for about a week and then into an in-care patient facility.
In the same article, Jessica wrote that Kim suffers from significant expressive aphasia and memory issues.
“She can read, write, and understand pretty well, but she has trouble finding the words to respond,” Jessica wrote. “It is hard to deal with and it takes a lot of patience to communicate with her, but I thank God every day that we can still communicate with her at all.”
Kim Pegula remains the president of both the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, but her involvement will not remain the same.
The Pegula family purchased the Sabres in 2011 and then the Bills in 2014.
This story will be updated.
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Jonah Bronstein joined the WIVB roster in 2022 as a digital sports reporter. Born in Western New York, he has covered the Bills, Sabres, Bandits, Bisons, colleges, high schools and other notable sporting events in the region for publications including The Associated Press, Buffalo News and Niagara Gazette since 2005. Read more of his work here.
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Sean Murphy Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Brewers - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Sean Murphy -- .139 average over his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Atlanta Braves against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Colin Rea on the hill, on July 30 at 1:35 PM ET.
He had a one-hit showing in his last game (1-for-4) against the Brewers.
Sean Murphy Game Info & Props vs. the Brewers
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Brewers Starter: Colin Rea
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -250)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +400)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: -105)
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Sean Murphy At The Plate
- Murphy is hitting .282 with 18 doubles, 17 home runs and 33 walks.
- Murphy has reached base via a hit in 47 games this year (of 75 played), and had multiple hits in 19 of those games.
- He has hit a home run in 21.3% of his games in 2023 (16 of 75), and 5.5% of his trips to the dish.
- Murphy has driven home a run in 29 games this season (38.7%), including more than one RBI in 20.0% of his games and producing three or more of his team's runs on eight occasions..
- In 45.3% of his games this season (34 of 75), he has scored, and in 10 of those games (13.3%) he has scored more than once.
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Sean Murphy Home/Away Batting Splits
Brewers Pitching Rankings
- The 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Brewers pitching staff ranks 17th in MLB.
- The Brewers have a 4.03 team ERA that ranks 11th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Brewers rank 23rd in baseball in home runs given up (131 total, 1.2 per game).
- Rea (5-4) takes the mound for the Brewers in his 18th start of the season. He has a 4.53 ERA in 91 1/3 innings pitched, with 75 strikeouts.
- The righty's most recent time out came on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he tossed six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing five hits.
- In 18 games this season, the 33-year-old has a 4.53 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .237 to opposing batters.
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Sean Murphy Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Brewers - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:24 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Sean Murphy -- .139 average over his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Atlanta Braves against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Colin Rea on the hill, on July 30 at 1:35 PM ET.
He had a one-hit showing in his last game (1-for-4) against the Brewers.
Sean Murphy Game Info & Props vs. the Brewers
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Brewers Starter: Colin Rea
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -250)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +400)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: -105)
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Sean Murphy At The Plate
- Murphy is hitting .282 with 18 doubles, 17 home runs and 33 walks.
- Murphy has reached base via a hit in 47 games this year (of 75 played), and had multiple hits in 19 of those games.
- He has hit a home run in 21.3% of his games in 2023 (16 of 75), and 5.5% of his trips to the dish.
- Murphy has driven home a run in 29 games this season (38.7%), including more than one RBI in 20.0% of his games and producing three or more of his team's runs on eight occasions..
- In 45.3% of his games this season (34 of 75), he has scored, and in 10 of those games (13.3%) he has scored more than once.
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Sean Murphy Home/Away Batting Splits
Brewers Pitching Rankings
- The 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Brewers pitching staff ranks 17th in MLB.
- The Brewers have a 4.03 team ERA that ranks 11th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Brewers rank 23rd in baseball in home runs given up (131 total, 1.2 per game).
- Rea (5-4) takes the mound for the Brewers in his 18th start of the season. He has a 4.53 ERA in 91 1/3 innings pitched, with 75 strikeouts.
- The righty's most recent time out came on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he tossed six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing five hits.
- In 18 games this season, the 33-year-old has a 4.53 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .237 to opposing batters.
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(AP) – A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been reported as kidnapped as the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel advisory” in the country and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave there amid growing security concerns.
Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse for El Roi Haiti, and her daughter were kidnapped on Thursday, the organization said in a statement Saturday. El Roi, which runs a school and ministry in Port au Prince, said the two were taken from campus. Dorsainvil is the wife of the program’s director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family,” El Roi president and co-founder Jason Brown said in the statement. “Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus.”
A State Department spokesperson said in a statement Saturday it is “aware of reports of the kidnapping of two U.S. citizens in Haiti,” adding, “We are in regular contact with Haitian authorities and will continue to work with them and our U.S. government interagency partners.”
In its advisory Thursday, the department said that “kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens.”
It said kidnappings often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed.
Earlier this month, the National Human Rights Defense Network issued a report warning about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings and the U.N. Security Council met to discuss Haiti’s worsening situation.
WMUR-TV reported that Dorsainvil is from Middleton, New Hampshire, and went to Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, which has a program to support nursing education in Haiti.
“It doesn’t surprise me that Alix chose to get involved in this type of service work,” Regis College president Toni Hays told the station. “She was amazing. She was passionate, she was compassionate.” | https://phl17.com/nmw/us-mother-daughter-reportedly-kidnapped-in-haiti-do-not-travel-advisory-issued/ | 2023-07-30T15:44:41 | 0 | https://phl17.com/nmw/us-mother-daughter-reportedly-kidnapped-in-haiti-do-not-travel-advisory-issued/ |
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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DEAR ANNIE: You printed “Thoughts from Ireland,” about the generous benefits that workers there have compared with those in the United States. I witnessed the same thing when we visited relatives in the U.K. 35 years ago. It was explained to me that companies hire enough employees to have coverage when workers are off for vacations or sick leave. They rotate the “floating” workers, who are trained to cover all types of work. Everyone has generous vacation time, but those with high stress jobs, especially in direct care, have extra time off for their mental health.
We found this quite interesting because we had worked in a field where, when we returned from our “vacation,” our work that came in while we were gone would be waiting for us. Only emergencies were handled, which put extra work on co-workers already handling their own work.
It would be great to have companies here follow some progressive practices for the mental health of the workers. Their system results in more people employed and a happier, more productive workforce. Too bad our corporations and employers cannot grasp that. -- Thoughts from the U.S.
DEAR THOUGHTS FROM THE U.S.: Most companies in the United States grasp what you are saying and offer generous benefits to their workers. You can compare our economic system with other systems, and I believe the American free enterprise system is best, certainly in terms of raising the overall standard of living. But thank you for your input.
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MORE FROM DEAR ANNIE:
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Dear Annie: Most would want to end their marriage after finding their partner cheated ... not me
Dear Annie: Most would want to end their marriage after finding their partner cheated ... not me
Dear Annie: Thoughts on elderly folks behind the wheel
Dear Annie: Nurse tells patient’s relative she doesn’t want a ‘sugar daddy’
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“How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” is out now! Annie Lane’s second anthology -- featuring favorite columns on marriage, infidelity, communication and reconciliation -- is available as a paperback and ebook. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information.
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Canada vs. Australia: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
In each team's third matchup in Group B action at the 2023 Women's World Cup, Australia (3 points) and Canada (4 points) square off on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET.
Sportsbooks have given Australia odds of +117 to win this match, and Canada is at +235 (with the draw at +228). An over/under of 2.5 goals (with the over at +107 and the under at -141) has been set for this game.
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Australia vs. Canada Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- TV Channel: FOX US
- Total: 2.5
- Australia Moneyline: +117
- Canada Moneyline: +235
Australia vs. Canada World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams rack up a combined 2.5 goals per match, which equals this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender two goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this match's total.
- Australia has been listed as a moneyline favorite just two other times so far this tournament, and went 1-0-1 in those games.
- Australia has played as a moneyline favorite of +117 or shorter in just one game this tournament, which they won.
- Canada has not played a game this tournament as an underdog.
- Canada has not been a bigger underdog this tournament than the +235 moneyline set for this game.
Australia World Cup Stats
Canada World Cup Stats
- In two Women's World Cup matches for Canada, Adriana Leon has tallied one goal (12th in Women's World Cup play).
- Sophie Schmidt has not scored a goal but has recorded one assist for Canada in Women's World Cup.
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Australia vs. Canada Recent Performance
- Australia went 6-1-4 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +6. This year, its record is 5-0-1 against fellow World Cup squads (+7 goal differential).
- Australia faced Nigeria in its last game and lost by a final score of 3-2. The defeated Australia side took 27 shots, outshooting by 17.
- van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored the two goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Canada was 10-3-3 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +15. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 2-1-3 (-3 goal differential).
- On July 26 in its last game, Canada beat Ireland 2-1. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- Leon recorded one goal to lead Canada on three shots.
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Canada vs. Australia: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
In each team's third matchup in Group B action at the 2023 Women's World Cup, Australia (3 points) and Canada (4 points) square off on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET.
Sportsbooks have given Australia odds of +117 to win this match, and Canada is at +235 (with the draw at +228). An over/under of 2.5 goals (with the over at +107 and the under at -141) has been set for this game.
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Australia vs. Canada Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- TV Channel: FOX US
- Total: 2.5
- Australia Moneyline: +117
- Canada Moneyline: +235
Australia vs. Canada World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams rack up a combined 2.5 goals per match, which equals this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender two goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this match's total.
- Australia has been listed as a moneyline favorite just two other times so far this tournament, and went 1-0-1 in those games.
- Australia has played as a moneyline favorite of +117 or shorter in just one game this tournament, which they won.
- Canada has not played a game this tournament as an underdog.
- Canada has not been a bigger underdog this tournament than the +235 moneyline set for this game.
Australia World Cup Stats
Canada World Cup Stats
- In two Women's World Cup matches for Canada, Adriana Leon has tallied one goal (12th in Women's World Cup play).
- Sophie Schmidt has not scored a goal but has recorded one assist for Canada in Women's World Cup.
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Australia vs. Canada Recent Performance
- Australia went 6-1-4 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +6. This year, its record is 5-0-1 against fellow World Cup squads (+7 goal differential).
- Australia faced Nigeria in its last game and lost by a final score of 3-2. The defeated Australia side took 27 shots, outshooting by 17.
- van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored the two goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Canada was 10-3-3 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +15. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 2-1-3 (-3 goal differential).
- On July 26 in its last game, Canada beat Ireland 2-1. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- Leon recorded one goal to lead Canada on three shots.
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Hsiang Ho, a first generation Asian American, knew from a young age that he wanted to work in the culinary industry. He worked alongside his father when he nine years old, cultivating his love for food. Growing up around Philadelphia, Hsiang knew he wanted to open a restaurant in the city.
When speaking about Asian-owned establishments, Hsiang said, “Socially, we’re only really known for ‘Mom-and-Pop’ style restaurants.” And after realizing upscale Asian-themed restaurants in the United States were primarily owned by non-Asian folks, he decided to open his own restaurant in Old City: Mei Mei.
Mei Mei offers a top-of-the-line dinner menu with fresh-quality ingredients. The menu is inspired by dishes that Hsiang grew up with. For example, the signature Mei Mei Fried Rice is a huge childhood staple for Hsiang. The dish includes Taiwanese pork, sautéed onions, snow peas, a sunny side up egg.
The Mei Mei Fried Rice also features a very distinctive and uncommon ingredient amongst American restaurant patrons: pork floss. Pork floss is dried minced pork, which is customary in Taiwanese and other cultures in Asia.
“That was a standard lunch for us growing up,” Hsiang said. Arguably, this is a reason Mei Mei stands out amongst many restaurants in Philadelphia. Not necessarily the pork floss, but the authenticity that Hsiang brings out of the restaurant. He is introducing the city to legitimate Taiwanese cuisine. Hsiang takes the risk of bringing something familiar to him to audiences who may not be as knowledgeable of the culture. However, all foodies can relate to comfort food and nostalgia and Mei Mei does an amazing job executing that.
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Not far from the Global Container Terminal near Route 440, blaring music pierces the overnight calm as dozens of cars and hundreds of people converge to watch the vehicles burn rubber in head-to-head competition on public streets.
But police are pumping the brakes on the illegal street racing that has taken off in Jersey City recent months. | https://www.nj.com/hudson/2023/07/jersey-city-taking-the-wheel-trying-to-put-brakes-on-illegal-street-racing.html | 2023-07-30T15:44:50 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/hudson/2023/07/jersey-city-taking-the-wheel-trying-to-put-brakes-on-illegal-street-racing.html |
Ireland vs. Nigeria: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
On Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET, Nigeria (4 points) and Ireland (0 points) match up for each side's final match in Group B at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The moneyline odds for Nigeria to win this game are +120, with the draw at +234 and Ireland at +218. An over/under of 2.5 goals has been set for this match.
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- Nigeria Moneyline: +120
- Ireland Moneyline: +218
Nigeria vs. Ireland World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams average two goals per match combined, 0.5 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams score a combined 2.5 goals per game, equal to this game's total.
- Nigeria has not been a moneyline favorite yet this tournament.
- Nigeria has not played a game this tournament with moneyline odds of +120 or shorter.
- Ireland has been an underdog twice so far this tournament, and went 0-0-2 in those games.
- Ireland has played as an underdog of +218 or more once this tournament and lost that game.
Nigeria World Cup Stats
Ireland World Cup Stats
- Katie McCabe has scored one goal for Ireland in Women's World Cup (two games).
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Recent Performance
- Nigeria went 0-1-7 in 2022 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -11. This year, its record is 4-1-1 versus fellow World Cup squads (+5 goal differential).
- Nigeria picked up a win on July 27 against Australia by a final score of 3-2. The victorious Nigeria took 17 fewer shots in the game, 10 compared to Australia's 27.
- Ohale, Oshoala and Kanu combined to score the three goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Ireland was 1-0-0 against teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +4. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 1-1-5 (-7 goal differential).
- In its most recent game, Ireland was taken down by Canada 2-1 on July 26. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- McCabe had the only goal for Ireland on three shots.
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Ireland vs. Nigeria: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
On Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET, Nigeria (4 points) and Ireland (0 points) match up for each side's final match in Group B at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The moneyline odds for Nigeria to win this game are +120, with the draw at +234 and Ireland at +218. An over/under of 2.5 goals has been set for this match.
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- Nigeria Moneyline: +120
- Ireland Moneyline: +218
Nigeria vs. Ireland World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams average two goals per match combined, 0.5 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams score a combined 2.5 goals per game, equal to this game's total.
- Nigeria has not been a moneyline favorite yet this tournament.
- Nigeria has not played a game this tournament with moneyline odds of +120 or shorter.
- Ireland has been an underdog twice so far this tournament, and went 0-0-2 in those games.
- Ireland has played as an underdog of +218 or more once this tournament and lost that game.
Nigeria World Cup Stats
Ireland World Cup Stats
- Katie McCabe has scored one goal for Ireland in Women's World Cup (two games).
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Recent Performance
- Nigeria went 0-1-7 in 2022 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -11. This year, its record is 4-1-1 versus fellow World Cup squads (+5 goal differential).
- Nigeria picked up a win on July 27 against Australia by a final score of 3-2. The victorious Nigeria took 17 fewer shots in the game, 10 compared to Australia's 27.
- Ohale, Oshoala and Kanu combined to score the three goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Ireland was 1-0-0 against teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +4. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 1-1-5 (-7 goal differential).
- In its most recent game, Ireland was taken down by Canada 2-1 on July 26. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- McCabe had the only goal for Ireland on three shots.
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In beautiful Hightstown, New Jersey, Chelsea Frost is making her dreams come true one pie at a time. Her pie practice began as a girl in her mother’s kitchen, making pies to give away to family on Thanksgiving. For the last eight years, Chelsea has been known as the Piegirl, a title that’s become her brand and the name of her new shop. Before she opened her storefront, Chelsea was selling her baked goods off her social media account @piegirlnj — often selling out her daily menus she would post in advance. As of June 4th, 2023, customers are lining up around the block every Saturday to have an in-person taste of her sensational pies.
What makes Piegirl’s pies so good? One of Chelsea’s secrets is her commitment to shopping local. The ingredients she brings in come from her partnerships with farmers in the area. “We live in the Garden State,” she says, “why shouldn’t we be able to do that all the time? And it’s available to everyone, it’s not just available to me because I own a bakery.” This philosophy also extends to her community collaborations, as her pies often pop-up in partnership with other bakeries and restaurants in the area.
Whatever she’s doing, she’s doing it right. “This is the best pie I’ve ever had,” and “this tastes just like my grandma’s” is a common thing for Chelsea to hear. Right now, Piegirl is open to the public only on Saturday, but in the future, she’d like to have hours from Thursday to Saturday, catering to the community she loves. Owning her own business allows her to have freedom in designing custom creations every week, experimenting with all the delicious and beautiful forms pie can take. See what’s going on with Piegirl at PieGirlNJ.shop and stop by her storefront on Saturday starting at 10 am. But don’t wait too long— Piegirl sells out quick! | https://phl17.com/weekend-philler/pie-girl/ | 2023-07-30T15:44:53 | 1 | https://phl17.com/weekend-philler/pie-girl/ |
Pixar Putt has made it to Philadelphia’s Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing! This 18 hole interactive golf course features holes inspired by Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Inside Out, Up, Ratatouille and many more! Each hole being more brilliantly designed than the next.
“The designers of Pixar Putt tried really hard to bring you into the most iconic moments of the films,” Pixar Putt producer Chad Larabee tells us.
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JOPPA, Md. — Two people were displaced after their was house caught fire from a lightning strike on Saturday afternoon.
It all began just before 5:00pm, firefighters were called to the 1600 block of Riverwood Circle for a two-story home that was on fire.
Officials say one of the occupants were home when they heard a loud 'boom' sound.
Once he found the heavy smoke, the occupant called 911 and left the home.
The fire was contained to the attic with smoke, water, and fire damage to the first and second floor.
Fire officials say the fire took 30 minutes to get under control with the help of 50 firefighters.
One firefighter from the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
They are said to be in stable condition.
Both occupants of the house are being assisted by friends and family.
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One person is dead and multiple were wounded in Indiana shooting, police say
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A shooting at a large party in Indiana early Sunday morning left one person dead, police said. A hospital said 19 people were being treated for injuries at its facility.
Muncie police responded to multiple reports of gunfire on the city’s east side just after 1 a.m., The Star Press reported. Police said in a news release that there was no active threat to the community and that “multiple” victims were injured, including some critically.
“Due to the number of victims and nature of the incident, multiple agencies were contacted to assist,” Muncie Deputy Police Chief Melissa Criswell said in a statement sent to The Star Press.
Police did not say how many people were injured, but officials at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie told The Associated Press that 19 victims were treated in their emergency department for injuries related to the shooting, and 13 remained at the hospital in stabilized condition Sunday morning. Criswell said some victims sustained critical injuries and were transferred by medical helicopter to other facilities.
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Racist, vulgar messages spray painted on cars
ARLINGTON, Texas (WFAA) - Texas authorities are looking for the people who spray-painted racist words and vulgar images on cars parked across Arlington.
It took elbow grease and a little oven cleaner, but Dexter Smith and his brother finally got the spray paint off of the Corvette and the F-150 they park outside of their home.
Someone tagged each vehicle with racist slurs and vulgar drawings Saturday morning. They also dumped Smith’s trash on his porch.
“The first thing was disbelief, shock, then after the shock, it was like I got angry,” Smith said.
About 15 minutes north, two security cameras caught nearly identical acts of vandalism.
In both cases, people appear to get out of the same minivan and both vehicles they approached were marked with the same racist word.
Smith says it is hard to ignore the vandal’s vocabulary.
“They’ve got stuff called a hate crime, now,” he said.
Police are not yet certain the same group is responsible for each incident, but WFAA confirmed at least six vehicles were tagged with similarly racist language and police say they are still getting new reports.
Smith says he has now seen the worst side of his community and yet he found hope on the same day.
“A lady drove by, passed, stopped and backed up. She rolled the window down and she just said, ‘I’m so sorry,’” he said.
Smith says that moment helped him “a lot.”
Each of the five homes police responded to are within four miles of each other.
There is no word of any suspects or arrests, but investigators are asking locals to check their surveillance video for any information about the perpetrators.
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How to Watch the Sky vs. Mercury Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
A pair of the WNBA's top players will be on display when Kahleah Copper (18.6 points per game, 10th in league) and the Chicago Sky (9-15) welcome in Brittney Griner (18.2, 11th) and the Phoenix Mercury (6-17) on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN3 and AZFamily.
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Sky vs. Mercury Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN3, AZFamily
- Arena: Wintrust Arena
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Key Stats for Sky vs. Mercury
- The 78.1 points per game Chicago puts up are 5.4 fewer points than Phoenix allows (83.5).
- Chicago is shooting 42.9% from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points lower than the 43.5% Phoenix allows to opponents.
- The Sky have a 6-5 straight-up record in games they shoot higher than 43.5% from the field.
- Chicago shoots 35.0% from beyond the arc, 0.7% higher than the 34.3% Phoenix allows to opponents.
- The Sky have assembled an 8-4 record in games this season when the team knocks down more than 34.3% of their three-point shots.
- Chicago and Phoenix rebound at nearly the same rate, with Chicago averaging 3.1 more rebounds per game.
Sky Recent Performance
- On offense, the Sky have picked up their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 79.3 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 78.1 they've racked up over the course of this year.
- Chicago's defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 82.7 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 82.5 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- During their last 10 outings, the Sky are making 0.4 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.7 compared to 7.3 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (35.6% compared to 35.0% season-long).
Sky Injuries
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Canada vs. Australia: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
In each team's third matchup in Group B action at the 2023 Women's World Cup, Australia (3 points) and Canada (4 points) square off on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET.
Sportsbooks have given Australia odds of +117 to win this match, and Canada is at +235 (with the draw at +228). An over/under of 2.5 goals (with the over at +107 and the under at -141) has been set for this game.
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Australia vs. Canada Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- TV Channel: FOX US
- Total: 2.5
- Australia Moneyline: +117
- Canada Moneyline: +235
Australia vs. Canada World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams rack up a combined 2.5 goals per match, which equals this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender two goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this match's total.
- Australia has been listed as a moneyline favorite just two other times so far this tournament, and went 1-0-1 in those games.
- Australia has played as a moneyline favorite of +117 or shorter in just one game this tournament, which they won.
- Canada has not played a game this tournament as an underdog.
- Canada has not been a bigger underdog this tournament than the +235 moneyline set for this game.
Australia World Cup Stats
Canada World Cup Stats
- In two Women's World Cup matches for Canada, Adriana Leon has tallied one goal (12th in Women's World Cup play).
- Sophie Schmidt has not scored a goal but has recorded one assist for Canada in Women's World Cup.
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Australia vs. Canada Recent Performance
- Australia went 6-1-4 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +6. This year, its record is 5-0-1 against fellow World Cup squads (+7 goal differential).
- Australia faced Nigeria in its last game and lost by a final score of 3-2. The defeated Australia side took 27 shots, outshooting by 17.
- van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored the two goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Canada was 10-3-3 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +15. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 2-1-3 (-3 goal differential).
- On July 26 in its last game, Canada beat Ireland 2-1. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- Leon recorded one goal to lead Canada on three shots.
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Ireland vs. Nigeria: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
On Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET, Nigeria (4 points) and Ireland (0 points) match up for each side's final match in Group B at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The moneyline odds for Nigeria to win this game are +120, with the draw at +234 and Ireland at +218. An over/under of 2.5 goals has been set for this match.
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- Nigeria Moneyline: +120
- Ireland Moneyline: +218
Nigeria vs. Ireland World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams average two goals per match combined, 0.5 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams score a combined 2.5 goals per game, equal to this game's total.
- Nigeria has not been a moneyline favorite yet this tournament.
- Nigeria has not played a game this tournament with moneyline odds of +120 or shorter.
- Ireland has been an underdog twice so far this tournament, and went 0-0-2 in those games.
- Ireland has played as an underdog of +218 or more once this tournament and lost that game.
Nigeria World Cup Stats
Ireland World Cup Stats
- Katie McCabe has scored one goal for Ireland in Women's World Cup (two games).
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Recent Performance
- Nigeria went 0-1-7 in 2022 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -11. This year, its record is 4-1-1 versus fellow World Cup squads (+5 goal differential).
- Nigeria picked up a win on July 27 against Australia by a final score of 3-2. The victorious Nigeria took 17 fewer shots in the game, 10 compared to Australia's 27.
- Ohale, Oshoala and Kanu combined to score the three goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Ireland was 1-0-0 against teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +4. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 1-1-5 (-7 goal differential).
- In its most recent game, Ireland was taken down by Canada 2-1 on July 26. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- McCabe had the only goal for Ireland on three shots.
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There's an Ideal Place for Your Fan to Stay Cool in These Extreme Summer Temps
Just changing the location of your fan can lower your home's temperature while also slashing AC costs.
Staying cool is probably a high priority for you right now. Not only has this past summer been hot and humid as per usual this time of year. It's been record-breaking blistering. New data from the European Union-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service has stated that July 2023 will be the hottest month on record.
There are tried-and-true ways to stay cool, like drawing the blinds, relying on AC and wearing lightweight clothing. But there's another cost and energy-efficient way to stay cool other than running the AC constantly: a window fan. But for your fan to work its best, you need to place it in just the right spot in your home.
Here we'll explore some fan tricks to maximize your comfort and coolness this summer. For more, check out our tips for how to save on heat and air conditioning with a small home upgrade and five signs it's time to replace your window AC unit. Plus, you'll also want to make sure your ceiling fan is rotating in the correct direction for the season (yes, there's a difference).
Fan location matters
One big thing you may be overlooking when you turn on a fan is its placement. To ensure optimal cooling with a window fan, the US Department of Energy suggests putting it in a window where the wind is blowing away from the house. This helps pull the hot air out of your home.
Make sure other nearby windows are closed so the hot air is forced to travel out the window with the fan.
To take advantage of cross-ventilation, you can open windows in rooms farther away from the fan, especially where wind is blowing toward the house. This works best if the open windows are in cooler, shaded areas rather than direct sunlight so that cooler air is coming into your house as the hotter air is being pulled outside by the window fan.
If your home has more than one story, you should install your fan on the second floor and open windows on the main floor for cross-ventilation, according to the DOE. Otherwise, you could install multiple fans in different sections of your home.
A couple of additional tips
Even if you don't have a window fan, you can create cross-ventilation with open windows to make your space a bit more comfortable. Experiment by opening a window where wind blows toward the house and another window across your home where wind blows away from the house. This should help cooler air move into the house and expel the hotter, more stagnant air.
If you have a ceiling fan in your home this summer, make sure it's rotating counterclockwise to pull warmer air up and push cooler air down. Read more about how to safely switch the direction your ceiling fan rotates.
For more on how to stay warm or cool (and save money), check out our guide on where to install a thermostat and the ideal thermostat setting to save money without sacrificing comfort.
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- Here's How Much Energy a Microwave Uses Compared to an Oven
- One Simple Ceiling Fan Hack That Can Save You Money and Energy This Summer
- How to Lower Your Air Conditioning Bill While You're Away on Vacation
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'Age' and 'crazy mom': What are the big red flags you ignored when starting a relationship?
New Yorkers revealed what their biggest deal breaker was
New York – Do you have a red flag? Americans weighed in on deal breakers they’ve ignored when getting into a relationship.
"Wanting the man to pay for everything." Howard, from New York City, told Fox News.
When getting into a relationship, there are often qualities about your partner that are concerning, but you think you can live with it.
But later, you realize, you can’t. Those traits are called red flags.
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"She openly told me she was emotionally unavailable, and she would work on it," Ryan, from North Carolina, told Fox News.
"And me in my right mind, I listened." he said.
Chessie, visiting New York City, said her biggest deal breaker is if her partner doesn't like animals.
A survey from a dating app, Badoo, revealed that in the beginning of a relationship 86% of people actively look for red flags.
The survey showed that the most common deal breakers were dishonesty and withholding information from a partner.
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Arthur, visiting New York, told Fox News his biggest red flag is when his partner keeps secrets from him.
But some say they look at their partner's family for warning signs.
"A crazy mom usually ends up having a crazy daughter." Jay, from New York, told Fox News.
"Weird friends, or surrounding characters being suspect," he said.
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According to a study by Pew Research Center in 2019, the top deal breakers are someone who lives far away, has a significant amount of debt, or who voted for Donald Trump.
"When my partner has a type A personality," Josh, from California, told Fox News.
"They act like the decision maker, and they think that they kind of own the relationship." he said.
But some are more concerned about their travel plans.
"My biggest concern when getting into a relationship is having different tastes in choosing our holiday vacations." Thomas, visiting New York City, told Fox News.
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One person is dead and multiple were wounded in Indiana shooting, police say
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A shooting at a large party in Indiana early Sunday morning left one person dead, police said. A hospital said 19 people were being treated for injuries at its facility.
Muncie police responded to multiple reports of gunfire on the city’s east side just after 1 a.m., The Star Press reported. Police said in a news release that there was no active threat to the community and that “multiple” victims were injured, including some critically.
“Due to the number of victims and nature of the incident, multiple agencies were contacted to assist,” Muncie Deputy Police Chief Melissa Criswell said in a statement sent to The Star Press.
Police did not say how many people were injured, but officials at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie told The Associated Press that 19 victims were treated in their emergency department for injuries related to the shooting, and 13 remained at the hospital in stabilized condition Sunday morning. Criswell said some victims sustained critical injuries and were transferred by medical helicopter to other facilities.
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Racist, vulgar messages spray painted on cars
ARLINGTON, Texas (WFAA) - Texas authorities are looking for the people who spray-painted racist words and vulgar images on cars parked across Arlington.
It took elbow grease and a little oven cleaner, but Dexter Smith and his brother finally got the spray paint off of the Corvette and the F-150 they park outside of their home.
Someone tagged each vehicle with racist slurs and vulgar drawings Saturday morning. They also dumped Smith’s trash on his porch.
“The first thing was disbelief, shock, then after the shock, it was like I got angry,” Smith said.
About 15 minutes north, two security cameras caught nearly identical acts of vandalism.
In both cases, people appear to get out of the same minivan and both vehicles they approached were marked with the same racist word.
Smith says it is hard to ignore the vandal’s vocabulary.
“They’ve got stuff called a hate crime, now,” he said.
Police are not yet certain the same group is responsible for each incident, but WFAA confirmed at least six vehicles were tagged with similarly racist language and police say they are still getting new reports.
Smith says he has now seen the worst side of his community and yet he found hope on the same day.
“A lady drove by, passed, stopped and backed up. She rolled the window down and she just said, ‘I’m so sorry,’” he said.
Smith says that moment helped him “a lot.”
Each of the five homes police responded to are within four miles of each other.
There is no word of any suspects or arrests, but investigators are asking locals to check their surveillance video for any information about the perpetrators.
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Canada vs. Australia: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
In each team's third matchup in Group B action at the 2023 Women's World Cup, Australia (3 points) and Canada (4 points) square off on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET.
Sportsbooks have given Australia odds of +117 to win this match, and Canada is at +235 (with the draw at +228). An over/under of 2.5 goals (with the over at +107 and the under at -141) has been set for this game.
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Australia vs. Canada Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- TV Channel: FOX US
- Total: 2.5
- Australia Moneyline: +117
- Canada Moneyline: +235
Australia vs. Canada World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams rack up a combined 2.5 goals per match, which equals this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender two goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this match's total.
- Australia has been listed as a moneyline favorite just two other times so far this tournament, and went 1-0-1 in those games.
- Australia has played as a moneyline favorite of +117 or shorter in just one game this tournament, which they won.
- Canada has not played a game this tournament as an underdog.
- Canada has not been a bigger underdog this tournament than the +235 moneyline set for this game.
Australia World Cup Stats
Canada World Cup Stats
- In two Women's World Cup matches for Canada, Adriana Leon has tallied one goal (12th in Women's World Cup play).
- Sophie Schmidt has not scored a goal but has recorded one assist for Canada in Women's World Cup.
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Australia vs. Canada Recent Performance
- Australia went 6-1-4 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +6. This year, its record is 5-0-1 against fellow World Cup squads (+7 goal differential).
- Australia faced Nigeria in its last game and lost by a final score of 3-2. The defeated Australia side took 27 shots, outshooting by 17.
- van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored the two goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Canada was 10-3-3 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +15. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 2-1-3 (-3 goal differential).
- On July 26 in its last game, Canada beat Ireland 2-1. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- Leon recorded one goal to lead Canada on three shots.
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Ireland vs. Nigeria: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
On Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET, Nigeria (4 points) and Ireland (0 points) match up for each side's final match in Group B at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The moneyline odds for Nigeria to win this game are +120, with the draw at +234 and Ireland at +218. An over/under of 2.5 goals has been set for this match.
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- Nigeria Moneyline: +120
- Ireland Moneyline: +218
Nigeria vs. Ireland World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams average two goals per match combined, 0.5 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams score a combined 2.5 goals per game, equal to this game's total.
- Nigeria has not been a moneyline favorite yet this tournament.
- Nigeria has not played a game this tournament with moneyline odds of +120 or shorter.
- Ireland has been an underdog twice so far this tournament, and went 0-0-2 in those games.
- Ireland has played as an underdog of +218 or more once this tournament and lost that game.
Nigeria World Cup Stats
Ireland World Cup Stats
- Katie McCabe has scored one goal for Ireland in Women's World Cup (two games).
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Recent Performance
- Nigeria went 0-1-7 in 2022 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -11. This year, its record is 4-1-1 versus fellow World Cup squads (+5 goal differential).
- Nigeria picked up a win on July 27 against Australia by a final score of 3-2. The victorious Nigeria took 17 fewer shots in the game, 10 compared to Australia's 27.
- Ohale, Oshoala and Kanu combined to score the three goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Ireland was 1-0-0 against teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +4. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 1-1-5 (-7 goal differential).
- In its most recent game, Ireland was taken down by Canada 2-1 on July 26. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- McCabe had the only goal for Ireland on three shots.
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One dead, multiple shot at a party in Muncie
Muncie, Ind. (WPTA) - Police are investigating after shots were fired at a party in Muncie. Police say one person was killed and multiple others were shot.
Delaware County 911 Dispatch received a call at 1:14 a.m. that multiple people were shot in the area of S. Hackley Street and E. Willard Street. When the Muncie Police Department arrived at the scene, they say the information they received was that a large party was at the location.
After learning more information, police say one 30-year-old man died and several others were injured. Multiple victims are receiving treatment at a local hospital, and more critical victims were airlifted to other facilities.
This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information should contact the Muncie Police Department Detective Division at 765-747-4867 or Muncie Police Dispatch at 765-747-4838.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Brewers top prospect Jackson Chourio is on an unconscious tear at the plate
ATLANTA – The hottest hitter in all of the minor leagues is named Jackson Chourio.
The Milwaukee Brewers top prospect, after a first half featuring his share of ups and downs as the youngest player at Class AA, is scorching hot for the Biloxi Shuckers.
On July 4 – less than a month ago – Chourio sported a .247 average, .303 on-base percentage and .396 slugging percentage, good for an OPS of .699.
Since then, it’s been nothing but fireworks off his bat.
Chourio is batting .439/.500/.818 in his last 15 games entering play Sunday. He has an OPS of 1.318 and, no, that isn't a typo. He has five homers, two triples and six doubles as one-fifth of his at-bats have led to an extra-base hit.
Also of importance from this stretch: Chourio has struck out just seven times.
“At that age, we knew the league would be a challenge for him and he’d held his own,” said Brewers vice president of player operations and baseball administration Tom Flanagan. “Then suddenly, now he’s just kind of kicked it into another gear coming out of the break.”
This month has served as a blaring reminder from Chourio to anyone paying attention that he is still one of, if not the best prospects in baseball. Chourio has been lasering balls to all fields during this stretch while also utilizing his plus speed to make things happen when he doesn’t square it up.
“His exit velocities, he hits the ball extremely hard,” Flanagan said. “The key for him – when he makes contact, it’s gonna go – it starts with swinging at strikes. He’s so athletic he can get to a lot of balls. He’s not really restricted to just pull power or yanking everything. He’ll go to all fields.”
Chourio’s 15 home runs are the second-most by any teenager at Double-A since 2006, only one round tripper back of Giancarlo Stanton’s mark of 16. His 65 runs batted in are tied with Elvis Andrus for the most and his .457 slugging percentage is the fourth-highest of any teenager with at least 300 plate appearances at the level behind only Justin Upton, Mike Trout and Fernando Tatis Jr.
The difference for Chourio, as the Brewers see it, is improved swing decisions of late.
“With young players, I think you’re always looking at it always comes back to plate discipline and swinging at strikes,” Flanagan said. “That’s any player. Jackson’s no different. I think that’s something that stood out where he was doing a decent job in that area and has picked it up. I think it’s been improved.”
Chourio’s streak also coincides with the league the Shuckers play in, the Southern League, switching back from an enhanced-grip baseball it used in the first half to a regular ball. The tacked ball created a challenge for evaluators who could never be quite sure just how much the increased spin and movement impacted performance.
While the inverse is also true – it’s tough to tell how much the switch back to the mudded ball has mattered – it sure seems clear Chourio is thriving off pitches that are moving in a more typical manner.
“It’s hard to quantify, exactly, but I think the pre-tacked ball did have some movement characteristics that were different that our guys weren’t used to seeing,” Flanagan said. “So now that they’re back to the traditional, mudded baseball I think you’re seeing guys having a little more success. I wonder what (Chourio’s) numbers might have been with a traditional ball.”
The Brewers have not been shy about challenging Chourio by presenting him with advanced competition for his age throughout his time in the organization, but they also want to make sure they aren’t unnecessarily rushing him.
While that means it’s unlikely Chourio makes an appearance in a Brewers uniform in 2023, the current trajectory indicates that some point early in 2024 isn’t all that unrealistic.
“It’s one of those things where it’s that old adage of, ‘Hey, the players tell you when they’re ready to move up,’” Flanagan said. “And that’s not saying he’s imminent to go to Triple-A or not, but just to go on a tear like this, I don’t think anybody in the office is surprised at all. You’re happy for him and have to enjoy it when they go on a hot streak like this and tap into something. It’s something that certainly he can build on.” | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2023/07/29/brewers-top-prospect-jackson-chourio-red-hot-at-the-plate/70493516007/ | 2023-07-30T15:49:41 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2023/07/29/brewers-top-prospect-jackson-chourio-red-hot-at-the-plate/70493516007/ |
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves game updates, score, starting lineup
After allowing 21 runs in two losses, the Milwaukee Brewers look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves Sunday at Truist Park.
First pitch is set for 12:35 p.m.
Follow our curated Brewers Twitter list for game updates in the series finale today.
Who's pitching for the Brewers today vs. the Braves?
Colin Rea takes the mound for the Brewers. He's 5-4 with a 4.53 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 18 games (17 starts). Rea is coming off a quality start in which he threw six innings and gave up two runs in the Brewers' 3-2 win over the Reds.
What are the NL Central standings?
Brewers: 57-48
Reds: 57-49
Cubs: 53-51
Pirates: 46-58
Cardinals: 46-60
What is the Brewers' schedule?
After they wrap up the series with the Braves (66-36), who are the NL East's first-place team, the Brewers head to Washington, D.C., for a three-game set against the Nationals (44-61), the division's last-place team. Monday's series opener is set for 6:05 p.m.
Minor league update:Brewers top prospect Jackson Chourio is on an unconscious tear at the plate
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Racist, vulgar messages spray painted on cars
ARLINGTON, Texas (WFAA) - Texas authorities are looking for the people who spray-painted racist words and vulgar images on cars parked across Arlington.
It took elbow grease and a little oven cleaner, but Dexter Smith and his brother finally got the spray paint off of the Corvette and the F-150 they park outside of their home.
Someone tagged each vehicle with racist slurs and vulgar drawings Saturday morning. They also dumped Smith’s trash on his porch.
“The first thing was disbelief, shock, then after the shock, it was like I got angry,” Smith said.
About 15 minutes north, two security cameras caught nearly identical acts of vandalism.
In both cases, people appear to get out of the same minivan and both vehicles they approached were marked with the same racist word.
Smith says it is hard to ignore the vandal’s vocabulary.
“They’ve got stuff called a hate crime, now,” he said.
Police are not yet certain the same group is responsible for each incident, but WFAA confirmed at least six vehicles were tagged with similarly racist language and police say they are still getting new reports.
Smith says he has now seen the worst side of his community and yet he found hope on the same day.
“A lady drove by, passed, stopped and backed up. She rolled the window down and she just said, ‘I’m so sorry,’” he said.
Smith says that moment helped him “a lot.”
Each of the five homes police responded to are within four miles of each other.
There is no word of any suspects or arrests, but investigators are asking locals to check their surveillance video for any information about the perpetrators.
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Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida
(AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in news articles or by the network’s hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
Trump had been seeking punitive damages of $475 million in the federal lawsuit filed last October in South Florida, claiming the references hurt his reputation and political career. Trump is a candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination in what is his third run for the presidency.
U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, who was appointed by Trump, said Friday in his ruling that the former president’s defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements. Moreover, it was a stretch to believe that, in viewers’ minds, that phrase would connect Trump’s efforts challenging the 2020 election results to Nazi propaganda or Hitler’s genocidal and authoritarian regime, the judge said.
“CNN’s use of the phrase ‘the Big Lie’ in connection with Trump’s election challenges does not give rise to a plausible inference that Trump advocates the persecution and genocide of Jews or any other group of people,” the judge wrote in his decision.
Email messages seeking comment were sent to Trump’s attorneys in South Florida and Washington. Email messages seeking comment also were sent to CNN attorneys in Atlanta and South Florida.
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Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida
(AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in news articles or by the network’s hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
Trump had been seeking punitive damages of $475 million in the federal lawsuit filed last October in South Florida, claiming the references hurt his reputation and political career. Trump is a candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination in what is his third run for the presidency.
U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, who was appointed by Trump, said Friday in his ruling that the former president’s defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements. Moreover, it was a stretch to believe that, in viewers’ minds, that phrase would connect Trump’s efforts challenging the 2020 election results to Nazi propaganda or Hitler’s genocidal and authoritarian regime, the judge said.
“CNN’s use of the phrase ‘the Big Lie’ in connection with Trump’s election challenges does not give rise to a plausible inference that Trump advocates the persecution and genocide of Jews or any other group of people,” the judge wrote in his decision.
Email messages seeking comment were sent to Trump’s attorneys in South Florida and Washington. Email messages seeking comment also were sent to CNN attorneys in Atlanta and South Florida.
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Follow Mike Schneider on Twitter at @MikeSchneiderAP
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Racist, vulgar messages spray painted on cars
ARLINGTON, Texas (WFAA) - Texas authorities are looking for the people who spray-painted racist words and vulgar images on cars parked across Arlington.
It took elbow grease and a little oven cleaner, but Dexter Smith and his brother finally got the spray paint off of the Corvette and the F-150 they park outside of their home.
Someone tagged each vehicle with racist slurs and vulgar drawings Saturday morning. They also dumped Smith’s trash on his porch.
“The first thing was disbelief, shock, then after the shock, it was like I got angry,” Smith said.
About 15 minutes north, two security cameras caught nearly identical acts of vandalism.
In both cases, people appear to get out of the same minivan and both vehicles they approached were marked with the same racist word.
Smith says it is hard to ignore the vandal’s vocabulary.
“They’ve got stuff called a hate crime, now,” he said.
Police are not yet certain the same group is responsible for each incident, but WFAA confirmed at least six vehicles were tagged with similarly racist language and police say they are still getting new reports.
Smith says he has now seen the worst side of his community and yet he found hope on the same day.
“A lady drove by, passed, stopped and backed up. She rolled the window down and she just said, ‘I’m so sorry,’” he said.
Smith says that moment helped him “a lot.”
Each of the five homes police responded to are within four miles of each other.
There is no word of any suspects or arrests, but investigators are asking locals to check their surveillance video for any information about the perpetrators.
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Canada vs. Australia: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
In each team's third matchup in Group B action at the 2023 Women's World Cup, Australia (3 points) and Canada (4 points) square off on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET.
Sportsbooks have given Australia odds of +117 to win this match, and Canada is at +235 (with the draw at +228). An over/under of 2.5 goals (with the over at +107 and the under at -141) has been set for this game.
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Australia vs. Canada Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- TV Channel: FOX US
- Total: 2.5
- Australia Moneyline: +117
- Canada Moneyline: +235
Australia vs. Canada World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams rack up a combined 2.5 goals per match, which equals this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender two goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this match's total.
- Australia has been listed as a moneyline favorite just two other times so far this tournament, and went 1-0-1 in those games.
- Australia has played as a moneyline favorite of +117 or shorter in just one game this tournament, which they won.
- Canada has not played a game this tournament as an underdog.
- Canada has not been a bigger underdog this tournament than the +235 moneyline set for this game.
Australia World Cup Stats
Canada World Cup Stats
- In two Women's World Cup matches for Canada, Adriana Leon has tallied one goal (12th in Women's World Cup play).
- Sophie Schmidt has not scored a goal but has recorded one assist for Canada in Women's World Cup.
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Australia vs. Canada Recent Performance
- Australia went 6-1-4 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +6. This year, its record is 5-0-1 against fellow World Cup squads (+7 goal differential).
- Australia faced Nigeria in its last game and lost by a final score of 3-2. The defeated Australia side took 27 shots, outshooting by 17.
- van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored the two goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Canada was 10-3-3 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +15. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 2-1-3 (-3 goal differential).
- On July 26 in its last game, Canada beat Ireland 2-1. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- Leon recorded one goal to lead Canada on three shots.
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Ireland vs. Nigeria: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
On Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET, Nigeria (4 points) and Ireland (0 points) match up for each side's final match in Group B at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The moneyline odds for Nigeria to win this game are +120, with the draw at +234 and Ireland at +218. An over/under of 2.5 goals has been set for this match.
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- Nigeria Moneyline: +120
- Ireland Moneyline: +218
Nigeria vs. Ireland World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams average two goals per match combined, 0.5 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams score a combined 2.5 goals per game, equal to this game's total.
- Nigeria has not been a moneyline favorite yet this tournament.
- Nigeria has not played a game this tournament with moneyline odds of +120 or shorter.
- Ireland has been an underdog twice so far this tournament, and went 0-0-2 in those games.
- Ireland has played as an underdog of +218 or more once this tournament and lost that game.
Nigeria World Cup Stats
Ireland World Cup Stats
- Katie McCabe has scored one goal for Ireland in Women's World Cup (two games).
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Recent Performance
- Nigeria went 0-1-7 in 2022 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -11. This year, its record is 4-1-1 versus fellow World Cup squads (+5 goal differential).
- Nigeria picked up a win on July 27 against Australia by a final score of 3-2. The victorious Nigeria took 17 fewer shots in the game, 10 compared to Australia's 27.
- Ohale, Oshoala and Kanu combined to score the three goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Ireland was 1-0-0 against teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +4. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 1-1-5 (-7 goal differential).
- In its most recent game, Ireland was taken down by Canada 2-1 on July 26. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- McCabe had the only goal for Ireland on three shots.
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Inmate dies after attempting to 'take her own life,' sheriff's office says
An inmate awaiting trial on possession of weapon/ammunition by a convicted felon died at the Okeechobee County Detention Facility on Sunday morning.
During an inmate check/county, Helen Dykes, 48, "was found in a severe state of distress from an attempt to take her own life," Okeechobee Sheriff's Office spokesman Jack Nash said in a news release.
Life-saving attempts — cardiopulmonary resuscitation and using an automated external defibrillator — by detention deputies were made but failed, and she was pronounced deceased by EMS personnel.
The medical examiner was called in, and the case will remain open until their office classifies a cause of death.
"Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Ms. Dykes," Nash said.
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New Indiantown High School open house is Sunday
Families can take a sneak peek inside the new Indiantown High School on Sunday.
The Indiantown High School Open House Celebration & School Preview Party takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 19000 SW Citrus Blvd. Attendees can get a first glimpse inside the school and a chance to meet faculty and staff. There will be food, music, games and inflatables.
Students interested in attending the school who are not yet enrolled can get assistance with the application.
SPECIAL COVERAGE: Education
The school officially opens its doors to ninth, 10th and 11th graders when the school term begins on Aug. 9. It will open with 75 students and ultimately have 400 students across all grade levels.
IHS is operated by Indian River State College in partnership with the Martin County School District.
The school integrates traditional high school curriculum with workforce and college courses, producing graduates that can directly pursue career opportunities or higher education upon graduation.
The school offers block-style schedules with counseling and tutoring periods.
To learn more about the school or to apply for admission for the school year, visit indiantownhs.irsc.edu, call 772-597-5130 or email dslicis@irsc.edu.
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Racist, vulgar messages spray painted on cars
ARLINGTON, Texas (WFAA) - Texas authorities are looking for the people who spray-painted racist words and vulgar images on cars parked across Arlington.
It took elbow grease and a little oven cleaner, but Dexter Smith and his brother finally got the spray paint off of the Corvette and the F-150 they park outside of their home.
Someone tagged each vehicle with racist slurs and vulgar drawings Saturday morning. They also dumped Smith’s trash on his porch.
“The first thing was disbelief, shock, then after the shock, it was like I got angry,” Smith said.
About 15 minutes north, two security cameras caught nearly identical acts of vandalism.
In both cases, people appear to get out of the same minivan and both vehicles they approached were marked with the same racist word.
Smith says it is hard to ignore the vandal’s vocabulary.
“They’ve got stuff called a hate crime, now,” he said.
Police are not yet certain the same group is responsible for each incident, but WFAA confirmed at least six vehicles were tagged with similarly racist language and police say they are still getting new reports.
Smith says he has now seen the worst side of his community and yet he found hope on the same day.
“A lady drove by, passed, stopped and backed up. She rolled the window down and she just said, ‘I’m so sorry,’” he said.
Smith says that moment helped him “a lot.”
Each of the five homes police responded to are within four miles of each other.
There is no word of any suspects or arrests, but investigators are asking locals to check their surveillance video for any information about the perpetrators.
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Canada vs. Australia: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
In each team's third matchup in Group B action at the 2023 Women's World Cup, Australia (3 points) and Canada (4 points) square off on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET.
Sportsbooks have given Australia odds of +117 to win this match, and Canada is at +235 (with the draw at +228). An over/under of 2.5 goals (with the over at +107 and the under at -141) has been set for this game.
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Australia vs. Canada Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- TV Channel: FOX US
- Total: 2.5
- Australia Moneyline: +117
- Canada Moneyline: +235
Australia vs. Canada World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams rack up a combined 2.5 goals per match, which equals this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender two goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this match's total.
- Australia has been listed as a moneyline favorite just two other times so far this tournament, and went 1-0-1 in those games.
- Australia has played as a moneyline favorite of +117 or shorter in just one game this tournament, which they won.
- Canada has not played a game this tournament as an underdog.
- Canada has not been a bigger underdog this tournament than the +235 moneyline set for this game.
Australia World Cup Stats
Canada World Cup Stats
- In two Women's World Cup matches for Canada, Adriana Leon has tallied one goal (12th in Women's World Cup play).
- Sophie Schmidt has not scored a goal but has recorded one assist for Canada in Women's World Cup.
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Australia vs. Canada Recent Performance
- Australia went 6-1-4 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +6. This year, its record is 5-0-1 against fellow World Cup squads (+7 goal differential).
- Australia faced Nigeria in its last game and lost by a final score of 3-2. The defeated Australia side took 27 shots, outshooting by 17.
- van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored the two goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Canada was 10-3-3 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +15. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 2-1-3 (-3 goal differential).
- On July 26 in its last game, Canada beat Ireland 2-1. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- Leon recorded one goal to lead Canada on three shots.
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Ireland vs. Nigeria: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
On Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET, Nigeria (4 points) and Ireland (0 points) match up for each side's final match in Group B at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The moneyline odds for Nigeria to win this game are +120, with the draw at +234 and Ireland at +218. An over/under of 2.5 goals has been set for this match.
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- Nigeria Moneyline: +120
- Ireland Moneyline: +218
Nigeria vs. Ireland World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams average two goals per match combined, 0.5 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams score a combined 2.5 goals per game, equal to this game's total.
- Nigeria has not been a moneyline favorite yet this tournament.
- Nigeria has not played a game this tournament with moneyline odds of +120 or shorter.
- Ireland has been an underdog twice so far this tournament, and went 0-0-2 in those games.
- Ireland has played as an underdog of +218 or more once this tournament and lost that game.
Nigeria World Cup Stats
Ireland World Cup Stats
- Katie McCabe has scored one goal for Ireland in Women's World Cup (two games).
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Recent Performance
- Nigeria went 0-1-7 in 2022 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -11. This year, its record is 4-1-1 versus fellow World Cup squads (+5 goal differential).
- Nigeria picked up a win on July 27 against Australia by a final score of 3-2. The victorious Nigeria took 17 fewer shots in the game, 10 compared to Australia's 27.
- Ohale, Oshoala and Kanu combined to score the three goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Ireland was 1-0-0 against teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +4. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 1-1-5 (-7 goal differential).
- In its most recent game, Ireland was taken down by Canada 2-1 on July 26. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- McCabe had the only goal for Ireland on three shots.
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What we know
Offensively, the Erath Bobcats will once again be stout. Not only do they return a lot of experience on that side of the ball, but it is headlined by quarterback Lynkon Romero, receiver Christian Pillette and running backs Mason Hebert and Blake Dautreuil.
Romero is a four-year starter under center for the Bobcats and is coming off a junior season in which he passed for more than 1,600 yards and rushed for more than 500 yards.
Pillette, a three-year starter, caught 43 passes for 837 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior, while Hebert (117-701, 5 TDs) and Dautreuil (139-590, 5 TDs) combined to rush for nearly 1,300 yards.
“Last year, we averaged close to 300 yards per game on offense,” Bobcats head coach Eric LeBlanc said. “We were super effective on offense, and I feel the running game helped open up our passing game. We’re going to stick with it again this year and run the ball as best we can again.”
What we don’t know
How will the Bobcats’ offensive and defensive lines hold up inside the trenches? Upfront on both sides of the ball, is arguably where the Bobcats are the least experienced. But LeBlanc doesn’t seem to be concerned.
“Our defensive and offensive lines have talented players there,” LeBlanc said. “It’s just that they are the least experienced group, but not the least talented. Those groups are just in need of some reps in game situation going in. But they are very talented.”
And hopefully in good condition as four of the Bobcats’ starters along the offensive line left tackle Kaiden Viator, center Andrew LeBlanc, right guard Ryan Fobbs and right tackle Wyatt Richard are also starting along Erath’s defensive line.
“I don’t feel more worried about the offensive and defensive lines because of their lack of experience,” LeBlanc said. “Because it is our job to coach these guys up. This is what we do. You lose seniors every year and every year you have to rebuild some aspect of the game. It is my job to get them ready.”
How we see it
With so much talent and experience returning at the skill positions, the key is the offensive and defensive lines for the Bobcats.
If the offensive line can keep Romero clean and create running lanes for the running game and the defensive line can hold their own in the trenches against the run, the Bobcats have a legitimate chance to improve upon last year’s second place finish in District 5-3A and could make a run beyond the second round.
Players to watch
Lynkon Romero QB, 6-3, 210, Sr.
Romero, who has been starting under center since his freshman year, is looking to close out his high school career with a bang. Romero does a great job of reading defenses, and his accuracy has been vital to helping him break more than 20 school records.
Christian Pillette WR, 5-10, 168, Sr.
Pillette is already the Bobcats’ career record holder for receiving yards and has his sights on more. A three-year starter, Pillette is a tremendous route runner with great hands, and he is extremely aggressive going get the football when it is in the air.
Mason Hebert LB/RB, 5-8, 180, Jr.
Hebert, who has been nicknamed “The Bus,” is a downhill runner that doesn’t shy away from contact. He’s hard-nosed and extremely physical on both sides of the ball. Hebert, who has overcome two shoulder surgeries as well as a knee surgery, led the Bobcats in rushing a year ago.
Blake Dautreuil RB/LB, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Dautreuil is in his second season as a starter for the Bobcats and he has established himself as one of the toughest kids on the team. He’s physical out of the backfield and in run support, but he also has speed evident by the fact he is Erath’s anchor on the 4x100.
Bo Lancon CB/WR, 6-0, 165, Sr.
Lancon, who is one of the fastest players on the Bobcats’ team, is a playmaker in the secondary. A year ago, Lancon led the Bobcats in interceptions with four and he will be relied upon to serve as a lockdown corner against opposing teams’ best receiver. Erath’s coaching staff are expecting this year to be Lancon’s best season of his career.
Projected Starters
Offense
WR Christian Pillette (5’10, 168, Sr.)*
WR Payton Pickens (6’0, 170, Sr.)*
WR Cameron Soirez (5’11, 171, Jr.)*
TE Luke Etie (6’0, 185, Jr.)
OT Kaiden Viator (6’0, 225, Soph.)
OG Jadon Soirez (5’9, 210, Sr.)*
C Andrew LeBlanc (5’8, 190, Jr.)
OG Ryan Fobbs (6’2, 280, Sr.)*
OT Wyatt Richard (5’11, 275, Sr.)*
QB Lynkon Romero (6’3, 210, Sr.)*
RB Blake Dautreuil (5’11, 170, Sr.)*
Defense
DE Ryan Fobbs (6-2, 280, Sr.)*
DT Wyatt Richard (5’-1, 275, Sr.)*
DT Andrew LeBlanc (5-8, 190, Jr.)
DE Kaiden Viator (6-0, 225, Soph.)
LB Mason Hebert (5-8, 180, Jr.)*
LB Blake Dautreuil (5-11, 170, Sr.)*
CB Bo Lancon (6-0, 165, Sr.)*
CB Ashton Alleman (5-8, 135, Sr.)
FS Christian Pillette (5-10, 168, Sr.)*
SS Branson Word (5’10, 185, Sr.)
SS Brayden Landry (5’9, 155, Sr.)
Coaches
Head coach: Eric LeBlanc
Assistant coaches: Eric LeBlanc (OC / OL), Jonathan Bouillion (DC / S), Cole Delcambre (QB), Ian Harrington (CB), Bryan Parker (DL), Tommie Pillette (RB), Trey Price (LB), Johnny Trangmar (TE), Christian Umphries (WR)
2023 Schedule
Sept. 1 Loreauville
Sept. 8 NORTH VERMILION
Sept. 15 Catholic-NI
Sept. 22 Vermilion Catholic
Sept. 29 VINTON
Oct. 6 St. Martinville
Oct. 13 KAPLAN
Oct. 20 Abbeville
Oct. 27 CROWLEY
Nov. 3 DONALDSONVILLE
Home games in all CAPS
2022 Results
Lost Loreauville 20-15
Beat North Vermilion 24-14
Beat Catholic-NI 30-20
Lost Vermilion Catholic 34-0
Beat Vinton 28-6
Lost St. Martinville 45-28
Beat Kaplan 37-22
Beat Abbeville 31-21
Beat Crowley 39-28
Beat Donaldsonville 38-22
Playoffs
Beat Eunice 34-30
Lost West Feliciana 55-21
Last 5 years
2022: 8-4
2021: 7-4
2020: 1-5
2019: 5-6
2018: 4-7 | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/high_schools/eraths-offense-to-be-stout-behind-arm-of-four-year-starter-lynkon-romero/article_81021656-2ee2-11ee-aae5-e3b02fd99f53.html | 2023-07-30T15:52:05 | 0 | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/high_schools/eraths-offense-to-be-stout-behind-arm-of-four-year-starter-lynkon-romero/article_81021656-2ee2-11ee-aae5-e3b02fd99f53.html |
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said if elected, he would still pardon Donald Trump despite a new indictment charging the former president with additional crimes related to his alleged hoarding and hiding of classified documents.
The GOP contender reiterated his stance even after special counsel Jack Smith this week added three fresh charges against Trump, bringing the total number of charges against him in the documents case to 40. The new counts accuse Trump of working with his employees to delete security camera footage at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s Florida resort, so it could not be reviewed by investigators, as well as willfully retaining national defense information.
Ramaswamy suggested the alleged attempt to destroy the security footage was a “process crime” that shouldn’t be pursued by the government. It’s unclear whether Ramaswamy believes that Trump could have worked to destroy the footage.
“That is by definition a process crime, a crime that would not have existed, but for the existence of an investigation,” Ramaswamy said. “I think that our general norm in our Justice Department is you should not convict somebody of a process crime when there was no actual underlying in crime. I think that’s a major problem.”
Ramaswamy’s defense of Trump was not echoed by other GOP 2024 contenders, but none of them went as far as to proclaim they would pardon him if he is convicted of any crimes.
Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley toed the same line of many Republicans lagging Trump in the presidential polls: careful criticism of Trump, along with slamming the Justice Department for going after the former president.
“If these accusations are true, it’s incredibly dangerous to our national security. But again, this is coming down from a Department of Justice that, frankly, the American people don’t trust,” Haley said Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”
She suggested she also might pardon Trump, though she didn’t explicitly state it.
“What I’ve said is if he is found guilty, that is certainly showing that it was dangerous to our national security. But I’ll take you back to Nixon and Ford. I mean, I think that one of the things we have to look at is not what’s in the best interest of, you know, the president, but what’s in the best interests of the country,” she said. Former president Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon for his Watergate activities after then-President Richard M. Nixon resigned in the face of near-certain impeachment.
“We have to move forward. We’ve got to quit living in the past. And I don’t want there to be all of this division over the fact that we have a president serving years in jail over a documents trial. I want all of this to go away,” she added.
Asa Hutchison, a former Arkansas governor also running for president in 2024, said talk of pardoning Trump was inappropriate.
“That should not be any discussion during a presidential campaign. You don’t put pardons out there to garner votes. That is premature. … anybody who promises pardons during a presidential campaign is not serving our system of justice well, and it’s inappropriate,” he said on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”
Some Republicans used sharper language to describe the legal imbroglio faced by Trump.
Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey who is mounting his own bid for the Republican nomination, said the alleged actions of Trump and two of his aides made him think of the mafia family made famous in “The Godfather.”
“These guys were acting like the Corleones with no experience,” Christie said on CNN Sunday, referring to the alleged attempt to delete security footage. “This is bad stuff.”
Christie highlighted the ongoing legal investigations into Trump — some of which have resulted so far in charges — as a problem for Trump’s political hopes, despite the fact he continues to lead by large margins in public polling.
“It is most likely that by the time we get on the debate stage on Aug. 23, the front-runner will be out on bail in four different jurisdictions Florida, Washington, Georgia and New York … This is a guy who’s putting himself before the country. You can’t put America first with Donald Trump because it’s Trump first,” Christie said.
Christie said small donors were being fleeced to pay for a “billionaire’s legal fees” after it was revealed that Trump’s PAC, Save America, is expected to disclose $40.2 million in legal spending during the first half of 2023.
Trump “is not enough of a stand up person with his wealth and his big private 737 plane and all the rest that he has in Mar-a-Lago and the Trump Tower,” Christie argued. “And he’s making regular Americans pay his legal fees. It’s outrageous. It’s beneath the job that he seeks to hold.”
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R), a prominent Trump critic who opted not to run in 2024, said he was in the audience for the former president’s speech in Iowa over the weekend and found it “absolutely dead.”
“This is not the Donald Trump of 2016,” said Sununu on ABC’s “This Week. “He doesn’t have the energy, he doesn’t have the fastball.”
Sununu downplayed the impact of Trump’s increasing legal entanglements. “The average voter right now just considers them all to be politically driven,” said Sununu. The Justice Department is “allowing Donald Trump to play this victim card very, very well.”
But Trump’s long-term prospects are dim, Sununu predicted. If Trump becomes the Republican nominee, Sununu said he would lose in November 2024. Trump “can get the nomination,” said Sununu, “But he can’t actually close the deal against [Joe] Biden.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/07/30/trump-pardon-republican-candidates/ | 2023-07-30T15:52:05 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/07/30/trump-pardon-republican-candidates/ |
(iSeeCars) — The average new car costs $43,528, while the average one-to-five-year-old used car costs $34,291 according to the latest iSeeCars data.
While used cars are significantly cheaper than new cars, both are still a major expense. That’s why it’s important to set a realistic budget and determine how much money you can afford to pay for your new — or new to you — car. We have the answers to help you determine that age-old question: how much car can I afford?
- Determine Your Credit Score
Unless you’re paying for your car in full, you’ll need to secure a car loan. The first step toward getting a car loan and figuring out how much you can afford to pay is determining your credit score. This can also be referred to as your “FICO score” and is a numerical representation of your credit history. The three major credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – can each provide you with your FICO credit score. Another option is to check with your bank or credit card companies. Many of these institutions also provide a free credit monitoring service that will tell you your credit score.
A credit report, as well as monitoring services, also include a record of your credit history, including any items that are lowering your credit score. The higher your credit score, the better loan term you will be able to secure. Car manufacturers and dealerships will advertise special payment terms like zero-percent financing, but it’s important to remember those terms typically only apply to buyers with favorable, if not top-tier, credit scores.
If your credit score is low, you should try to boost your number before you purchase a car. You should aim for a credit score of 680 or above, but higher is always better. You can start by making sure you make your credit card and loan payments — especially any auto loan payments — on time. Resolve any past-due accounts, and pay down as much of the balance on your loans as you can, especially revolving credit accounts. You should also avoid opening new accounts, as frequent inquiries to the credit bureaus seeking new credit can lower your credit score.
While a good credit score isn’t required to secure a car loan, it will afford you a better annual percentage rate (APR) on the interest you’ll have to pay. The higher interest rate you have, the more you will end up paying in the long run. If you are unable to achieve a favorable credit score, another option is to get a co-signer on your loan. Your co-signer will agree to make loan payments if you default on your loan, which can lower an otherwise high interest rate.
- Determine Your Down Payment
Making a down payment will lower the amount of the loan, or principle, you will need to take out, which will reduce your monthly payment. This also reduces the overall interest you’ll pay on the loan over time. While this can help make a car easier to afford, don’t deplete your savings account. Be sure to keep enough money on hand for whatever surprises might come your way. Dealers and lenders may offer deals for zero down payment financing, but you can still put money down to shorten the length of your loan and reduce your monthly payment.
- Estimate the Value of Your Trade-In
The process of trading in your car begins with determining how much your car is worth. Major factors that impact your car’s value include how many miles it has on the odometer and its overall condition. Having your vehicle professionally detailed can also boost the trade-in value for your current vehicle.
Several websites, including Edmunds (Edmunds.com) and Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) have valuation tools that will give you a ballpark estimate on the value of your car. Make sure you are as honest as possible in answering any questions about your car’s condition. Some valuation tools offer an estimate specifically for trade-in value, but that’s just what it is – an estimate.
You can also sell your car to a private buyer, which will be more profitable than trading your car into a dealership. In this instance, you can price your car in accordance with its market value, which is higher than your car’s trade-in value. A car’s trade-in value is the amount of money a car dealer will offer you for your vehicle, whereas market value, also referred to as private party value, is the amount of money you would get selling your car directly to a buyer. Because dealerships handle the complex process of selling the vehicle, they offer a lower trade-in value to ensure they make a profit when they sell the car.
There are helpful online tools like the iSeeCars Price My Car Tool, which provide a detailed pricing report to help calculate your used car’s value. Simply enter your vehicle’s VIN or provide its make, model, year, trim, style, and mileage.
Whether you decide to sell your car privately or trade-in at the dealership, you can apply your car’s value toward the purchase price of your next vehicle, along with your down payment if you’re making one.
- Calculate Your Car Budget
Setting a monthly budget will guide your new or used car search. As a general rule of thumb, your car payment should not exceed 10 percent of your monthly income, and your total car expenses (fuel, maintenance, car insurance, registration) should not exceed 15 percent of your monthly take-home pay, which is the amount of money you make each month after taxes. Or, if you’re paying in cash, determine the amount you’re willing to pay for your vehicle. You can use the 15 percent rule as a guide, but if you have other major monthly expenses like student loans, you should determine a monthly payment you can comfortably afford.
- Determine Your Car Loan Amount
After you determine your monthly payment amount, you can determine how much you can borrow from a lender for your car purchase. One way to do this is by obtaining a pre-approval letter from a financial institution, which will review your credit history to determine how much money they will loan you. Keep in mind that you might be pre-approved for more than you can afford, so make sure you stick to your budget. You can also use a car affordability calculator, which is available on many personal finance websites, by entering your credit score, estimated monthly payment, and desired loan term. Remember — the shorter your loan term, the less you will pay in interest over time. Don’t be tempted to stretch out your loan term in order to have a lower monthly payment, because you’ll end up paying more in the long term. For example, if you purchase a $25,000 used car and put $4,000 down with an interest rate of 4.5 percent, your monthly payment on a four-year loan will be roughly $625 and you will pay $1,488 in interest over the duration of the loan. If you spread the loan out over five years with a higher interest rate of 5 percent, you will pay roughly $396 per month and nearly double, $2,778, in total interest. While a smaller monthly payment might seem appealing, it will cost you a lot more in the long run.
It’s important to note that most lenders will not provide a loan on a vehicle that’s more than five years old, so if you are relying on the financing you should consider a later model used vehicle.
- Shop Around for the Best Loan Rates
You should always visit a bank or credit union to get pre-approved for a loan before you go to the dealership. Even if you plan on securing an auto loan through the dealership, having a pre-approval option from a financial institution can help you negotiate against the dealer’s rate. It will also show them that you are a serious buyer, which will give you more bargaining power. Because dealers make more money on vehicles they finance, they will likely try to beat the rates you’ve already secured.
- New Car or Used Car?
When purchasing a vehicle, you have the choice of buying a new or used car. Although they are more expensive, there are perks to buying a new vehicle, including peace of mind, the reduced likelihood of unexpected repair bills, and warranty coverage. New cars also typically come with lower interest rates and financial incentives.
According to an iSeeCars study on off-lease car deals, the average used car loses 39 percent of its value after three years. When you buy a used car, the largest percentage of depreciation has already been absorbed by the original owner, and you get the car at a much lower price. You can even buy a car that is just one year old, which will typically cost 17 percent less than its new version. However, in today’s market, some lightly used cars cost more than their new versions, so be sure to compare the cost of new and lightly used vehicles. You may find that buying a new car is a better financial decision than purchasing a lightly-used one.
If you’re purchasing your used car through a franchise dealer, you will have the option to purchase a certified pre-owned (CPO) car. (Check out our handy guide to learn what does certified pre-owned mean? to better understand the CPO car buying process.) CPO cars are typically used cars that are less than five-years-old and have fewer than 75,000 miles on the odometer. CPO cars typically cost slightly more than non-certified used cars, but they are backed by manufacturer warranties and may also carry special financing. CPO cars combine the best of both the new and used car worlds, by offering added warranty protection on a late-model used car.
- Buying or Leasing?
Another factor to consider is whether you want to buy or lease your vehicle. If you choose to lease, you don’t need to finance because you’re not buying the car. You just need to be able to afford the down payment and the monthly payments. If you don’t want to borrow from a bank and take out a loan, leasing could be your best option. Your lease payments typically cost less money than what you would pay for a monthly car payment if you were buying the vehicle. You can also get a much nicer car for your money and get to drive a new car every few years. Another benefit of leasing is that you don’t have to pay for repairs, as issues with your car that occur during your lease term are usually covered by the car’s factory warranty.
The downside to leasing is that you never own the vehicle. As soon as your leasing term ends, you will begin the cycle again. If you purchase a vehicle, you will likely be able to enjoy several years without a car payment, provided that you don’t take out too long of a loan term. Another drawback is that car leases come with mileage limits, which commonly range from 12,000 to 15,000 miles per year. If you exceed those mileage limits, you will have to pay excessive mileage fees, which can get expensive. Lastly, the upfront cost to lease is usually more than if you were purchasing. You might need to put down a larger down payment due to your credit score, and it’s likely that the dealership will often want the first month’s payment as well.
For more information on leasing vs. buying a car, refer to our guide.
- Be Sure to Factor In Extra Costs
It’s important to make sure you budget for more than the advertised price of the car. While each state has different taxes and associated fees, you can expect to pay an extra 10% on top of the purchase price to cover the total cost of the vehicle. This includes sales tax, which is typically 5 percent to 10 percent depending on your state. There’s also documentation and registration fees, which also vary by state and the amount can be found on your state’s department of motor vehicles website. If you’re financing the vehicle, it’s important to understand you’ll also be paying interest on the financed portion of the vehicle. You should also research the car’s ownership costs to get a better understanding of what you’ll be paying per month. Car insurance is a major added expense, and it will cost more on later-model used vehicles. Be sure to check with your insurance agent before you purchase the vehicle to get an idea of what your new monthly rate will be. Be aware that used car insurance rates are also higher on sports cars and performance vehicles. You can also take the opportunity to shop around with other auto insurance companies to compare insurance quotes to ensure you’re getting the best rate. If you’re purchasing an SUV or a less fuel-efficient vehicle, you should also factor in additional fuel costs to make sure there is room in your budget. (You can refer to our list of Best Gas Mileage Cars to help reduce your fuel costs.)
- Find the Right Car
Once you’ve determined your budget, you can now search for cars within your budget. Helpful car websites and search engines have made it easier and more convenient than ever to find the right car to meet your needs. Car search engines like iSeeCars.com equip buyers with all the information they need to find the right vehicle.
- Beware of Depreciation
The depreciation on a new car means there’s a much greater loss in its value in the first few years after purchase compared to a used car. After all, The average new car loses nearly half its value after five years. If you’re going to keep your new car for the life of your loan, which will likely be between 5 and 7 years, that’s not a concern. But if you decide to switch cars earlier, the vehicle’s depreciation represents a significant ownership cost. If you plan to switch cars every few years you’ll save a lot of money buying cars that are at least 3 years old. Keep in mind that cars depreciate at different rates, so buying a car that best holds its value is a smart purchase decision.
12. Find the Best Price
Now that you’ve selected which models you’re interested in, you can do your research to find the best deal. While this mainly applies to used cars, which vary greatly in pricing, you can also do research to see which dealerships and manufacturers are offering the best new car incentives and finance rates. You may find that you can afford a more expensive vehicle than you anticipated if you spot a good deal.
Used car search engine iSeeCars.com uses data to objectively rank millions of cars and thousands of dealers, providing helpful insights and guidance to car buyers to find a good car at a good price from a trustworthy seller. Used car search engines and research sites allow you to easily compare prices and features like warranties, vehicle histories, and condition. Tools like the iSeeCars free VIN check will provide you with a pre-purchase analysis to ensure you are making the smartest purchase decision possible. It will also alert you to any red flags that could end up costing you money down the road. This includes:
- Pricing Analysis – Calculates the car’s fair value based on the local market and maps similar cars for sale locally.
- Condition – Analysis of mileage on the odometer, positives and negatives about the vehicle’s features and condition, and other resources like theft record, recalls.
- Depreciation – Estimates how much the car will depreciate over 1, 3, and 5 years
- Supply Analysis –Identifies similar vehicles for sale within the local area.
- Best Time to Buy – Analyzes when or what months may get you a better price.
- Vehicle History – Free CARFAX or Autocheck reports when provided by the seller.
Bottom Line
Whether you’re buying or leasing a car, it’s important to understand that you’ll likely keep your vehicle for several years. When taking out an auto loan or signing a lease contract, do your best to anticipate your future financial situation and make sure you’ll be able to make payments for the duration of the payment term. Also, when you determine how much you can afford to pay for a vehicle, you can still shop for cars that cost less than that amount. Just like it’s important to do your research and shop around for a vehicle, the same rule extends to auto loans. Follow our steps and you will find the best car at the best price within your budget.
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This article, How Much Car Can I Afford?, originally appeared on iSeeCars.com. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/automotive/how-much-car-can-i-afford-3/ | 2023-07-30T15:52:07 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/automotive/how-much-car-can-i-afford-3/ |
LEROY — North Vermilion has been among the top baseball programs in the state over the years, and pitching ability has been a key reason to the Patriots' success.
For the past three seasons, Aiden Leonard has fit into that pattern.
"I have had a great three years at North Vermilion," Leonard said. "I put the work in, our senior class put the work in, and we were able to have successful careers."
This season, Leonard once again pitched like the ace he was for the Patriots, helping North Vermilion reach the Division II nonselect quarterfinals.
"The work we put in was key," said Leonard, who will continue his baseball career at Northeast Texas Community College. "We trusted the work and each other, and everything came together for us."
As North Vermilion's No. 1 starter, Leonard went 8-1 with a 0.62 ERA. Leonard allowed 11 runs (six earned) on 34 hits and 19 walks while striking out 113 in 67⅔ innings.
He is the Acadiana Advocate's All-Metro Baseball Player of the Year.
"This is amazing," Leonard said of the honor. "There are a lot of great players in our area, and to be named the MVP is truly amazing. It's a great honor, and I'm extremely thankful." | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/high_schools/north-vermilions-aiden-leonard-named-all-metro-baseball-mvp/article_e33a0692-243f-11ee-bb55-7facdf969249.html | 2023-07-30T15:52:11 | 1 | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/high_schools/north-vermilions-aiden-leonard-named-all-metro-baseball-mvp/article_e33a0692-243f-11ee-bb55-7facdf969249.html |
Former President Trump’s legal crises are growing more serious this week and show no signs of fading, even as his 2024 bid for the White House barrels forward.
Federal prosecutors filed additional serious charges against Trump on Thursday over his handling of classified materials after leaving the White House, and anticipation has reached a fever pitch over whether Trump will be charged in Washington, D.C., for his conduct after the 2020 election.
Here are five takeaways from the latest legal developments around Trump.
The new documents case charges are serious
The additional charges filed in Thursday’s superseding indictment point to more serious allegations against Trump that could make his grip on the GOP more tenuous in the months to come.
Prosecutors laid out a new set of allegations that Trump acted with two aides in attempts to delete surveillance footage at Mar-a-Lago after prosecutors subpoenaed it in connection with their investigation in June 2022. Trump now faces two new obstruction charges in connection with the allegations.
The indictment also included a new charge over Trump’s retention of a classified document containing secret Pentagon plans to attack Iran. The document is at the center of a recorded conversation mentioned in the original indictment in which Trump is discussing the materials with individuals who did not have security clearances.
The former president has tried to claim that he may not have had the physical document at the time, but the fresh allegations suggest prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to bring charges over the incident.
The nature of the allegations are sure to fuel further charges from Trump’s critics that he is unfit for office.
“I’ve never been indicted and I am not a lawyer, but if you are deleting evidence, it is because you know you are committing a crime,” former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), a 2024 presidential candidate, said Thursday night. “And anybody who supports this, anybody who defends this, is complicit in endangering America.”
Trump’s circle is increasingly implicated
The superseding indictment added a third defendant to the case: Carlos De Oliveira, the property manager of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
De Oliveira joins longtime Trump aide Walt Nauta in being charged in connection with the former president’s retention of classified documents and possible obstruction of efforts to get them back.
The indictment alleges De Oliveira, 56, extensively pushed Mar-a-Lago’s director of information technology (IT) — who was not charged or named in the indictment — to delete surveillance footage after prosecutors subpoenaed it in June 2022 in connection with their investigation.
Other Trump associates could still be implicated in the ongoing investigations into Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, particularly over a scheme to appoint alternative electors that would flip the Electoral College in Trump’s favor.
“Sadly, I’ve made this statement to many different people … Walt Nauta, run. Carlos [De Oliveira], run,” said Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney who reached a deal with prosecutors in Manhattan and has since turned against the former president.
Volume of legal risks is on the rise
One concern for Trump is that the sheer volume of charges against him is mounting, increasing his legal exposure.
The superseding indictment in the documents case means Trump now faces a total of 40 criminal counts in that case alone, three more than he did previously.
Trump is separately facing 34 felony counts in Manhattan over allegations of a hush money scheme to keep quiet allegations of an affair.
And Trump may face charges elsewhere; he is still under federal investigation in Washington, D.C., and in Georgia over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Legal experts have noted that the more charges Trump faces, the greater his risk of being convicted on even a single count. “If you had a choice, you wouldn’t want to be indicted in three different jurisdictions,” said one Republican strategist.
Jan. 6 charges loom
Trump attorneys met with special counsel Jack Smith’s office Thursday over the investigation into the former president’s efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
With an indictment seeming imminent, Trump’s lawyers sought to make the case for why their client should not be charged.
A grand jury has typically been meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, though no indictment was announced this week.
Still, Trump has received a target letter in the case, typically a sign that prosecutors have enough evidence to charge an individual in an investigation.
On top of the anticipation that is building over charges in D.C., the former president is under investigation in Georgia over his efforts to overturn the state’s election results in 2020. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has indicated charges could be announced in August, setting up for yet another cycle of bad legal developments for the former president.
Trump ups pressure on GOP allies
As the legal pressure on Trump mounts, he has turned to some of his Republican allies to ratchet up their defenses.
Trump, in comments to Fox News Digital after the superseding indictment was filed, complained that the charges against him were “ridiculous” and that the Justice Department was abusing its power.
“Hopefully the Republican Party will do something about it,” Trump said.
The former president’s comments may turn up the heat on some of his supporters in the House, and even Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), to back funding cuts to the special counsel’s office. Such measures have been floated by staunch Trump allies such as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).
The reality for Republicans is they will have to continue to answer questions about Trump’s conduct as the cases against him develop and the charges potentially mount.
Trump, asked if he would end his 2024 campaign even if convicted, told conservative radio host John Fredericks, “not at all.”
“There’s nothing in the Constitution to say that it could. And not at all,” Trump said. “Even the radical left crazies are saying no, that wouldn’t stop. And it wouldn’t stop me either.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/hill-politics/5-takeaways-as-trumps-legal-troubles-mount/ | 2023-07-30T15:52:13 | 1 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/hill-politics/5-takeaways-as-trumps-legal-troubles-mount/ |
Terence Crawford makes boxing history with TKO vs Errol Spence Jr: 'I only dreamed of being a world champion'
Crawford remained undefeated with the TKO
Terence Crawford wrapped his Saturday night on top of the boxing world.
Crawford defeated Errol Spence Jr. via technical knockout in the ninth round to win the WBC, WBA and IBF welterweight championships. He already owned the WBO title going into the fight. With the win, he became the first male fighter to become the undisputed champion in two divisions in the four-belt era.
"I only dreamed of being a world champion," the Omaha, Nebraska, native said after the fight. "I’m an overachiever. Nobody believed in me when I was coming up, but I made everybody a believer. I want to thank Spence and his team because, without him, none of this would have been possible."
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The bout had the big fight feel. Andre 3000, NBA star Damian Lillard and Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones were among those who descended upon the T-Mobile Arena. Additionally, Eminem came out in Crawford’s corner as his hype man. They all watched as "Bud" knocked down Spence three times in the 12-round fight.
Crawford moved to 40-0 and solidified himself as one of the best welterweight fighters of all time.
"They said I wasn’t good enough and I couldn’t beat these welterweights," he said. "I just kept my head to the sky and kept praying to God that I would get the opportunity to show the world how great Terence Crawford is. Tonight, I believe I showed how great I am."
Two of the three knockdowns came in the seventh round. Crawford hit Spence with a short right with about 1:02 remaining in the match and another right just before the round ended.
Spence, who moved to 28-1, called for a rematch right away.
"We've got to do it again," he said. "I would be a lot better."
Crawford teased moving up a weight class for another challenge.
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"I'm in the hurt business," he said. "Forty-seven is kind of hard for me, too. I was already talking about moving up in weight and challenging (champion Jermell) Charlo."
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/terence-crawford-makes-boxing-history-tko-errol-spence-jr-dreamed-being-world-champion | 2023-07-30T15:52:13 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/terence-crawford-makes-boxing-history-tko-errol-spence-jr-dreamed-being-world-champion |
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Four people are dead and two are hospitalized after two separate crashes on Saturday. Both incidents are connected to an annual air show in Wisconsin, according to officials.
The first crash happened shortly after 9 a.m. A T-6 Texan aircraft crashed into Lake Winnebago near Oshkosh, where the Experimental Aircraft Association is holding its annual fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture.
Both people aboard the aircraft died, according to EAA officials.
A few hours later, a Rotorway 162F helicopter and ELA 10 Eclipse gyrocopter collided in mid-air at the south end of the EAA AirVenture flight line at Wittman Regional Airport, killing two and injuring two others. Both of the injured are in stable condition, according to EAA.
The Oshkosh Fire Department said one of the aircraft landed on top of a parked plane, but did not clarify which.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating both accidents and has not provided a cause for either.
“Naturally, with the mid-air collision, somebody was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” EAA director of communications Dick Knapinski said. “How that occurred and why that occurred is what the NTSB will investigate and, from then, lessons will be learned as to what aviators can do to keep themselves safer.”
The investigation will likely take months to reach its conclusion.
“NTSB investigations typically take between a full year to 18 months to complete,” Knapinski explained. “They will have a preliminary investigation within the next week or so and then put out those findings. But the probable cause will probably take a year or more to determine by the board.”
The factors the NTSB will examine in its investigations include weather conditions, pilot experience, aircraft condition, flight pattern, and communication between ground and flight operations to determine the cause, which could be pilot error, a mechanical issue, or another reason, according to Knapinski. He described the weather as “mild” and likely not a contributing factor.
“Having accidents like this in the singular is very rare,” he said. “Having two fatal accidents take place on the same day is exceedingly rare.”
These are not the first incidents regarding aircraft at or en route to EAA this week. On Thursday, a single-engine plane bound for EAA AirVenture crash-landed in a cornfield in Green Lake County, hospitalizing two people.
On Tuesday, Knapinski said there was a “forced landing” east of the north/south runway at EAA AirVenture. The pilot was the only person onboard and was not injured.
Last Saturday, a single-engine ERCO Ercoupe headed to EAA AirVenture crashed in Fond du Lac County, injuring the pilot.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/4-killed-in-2-separate-aircraft-crashes-near-wisconsin-air-show/ | 2023-07-30T15:52:15 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/4-killed-in-2-separate-aircraft-crashes-near-wisconsin-air-show/ |
(The Conversation) – Rivers have been the lifeblood of human civilization throughout history, and yet we know surprisingly little about what lives in many of them – including the giant creatures that prowl their depths.
While we know the biggest animal in the ocean is the blue whale and the largest marine fish is the whale shark, the identity of the world’s largest freshwater fish species long remained a mystery.
Until 2022, that is, when fishers in Cambodia caught a giant freshwater stingray in the remote reaches of the Mekong River.
Weighing an astounding 661 pounds, the stingray surpassed by 15 pounds a giant catfish caught in Thailand in 2005 that had previously been considered the unofficial record holder.
The discovery marked a milestone in fish biologist Zeb Hogan’s more than two-decade quest to study and protect giant freshwater fish. As a group, these megafish are among the most endangered animals on the planet.The world’s largest freshwater fish confirmed so far is a stingray caught in the Mekong River.
Before releasing the female ray back into the river, Hogan’s research team put an acoustic tracker on her. She has been sending back clues about stingrays’ elusive behavior ever since.
Colossal catfish and gargantuan gars
In a new book, “Chasing Giants: In Search of the World’s Largest Freshwater Fish,” Hogan and I tell the troubling story of the 30 or so fish species that live exclusively in rivers and lakes and can grow to more than 200 pounds or at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.
Found on all continents except Antarctica, they are a wonderfully weird bunch of creatures, from colossal catfish and carp to gargantuan gars.
But freshwater vertebrate populations have declined over the past five decades at twice the rate experienced by species within terrestrial or marine ecosystems. Megafish numbers in particular fell by a shocking 94%, according to one study of more than 200 large freshwater species.
One of the largest species, the Chinese paddlefish, is believed to have gone extinct sometime in the 2000s. “This is a fish that had been on Earth for more than 100 million years before disappearing in a flash,” says Hogan, who used to host National Geographic’s “Monster Fish” television show and now leads a University of Nevada, Reno, research project I am involved with called Wonders of the Mekong, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The importance of very large fish to freshwater ecosystems has been woefully understudied. Many giant freshwater fish are apex predators that can have profound effects on the ecosystems in which they live by keeping their prey populations in check and maintaining biodiversity.
What’s killing off the megafish
The decline of giant freshwater fish is due to human impacts, such as overfishing, dam building and climate change.
Large fish are disproportionately targeted by fishing. Since many of these species are slow to mature, they may never reach the age to reproduce. Dam building is another major threat, because large fish often need to make long migrations to complete their life cycles, and a new dam can block their migration paths.
In the Mekong, where more giant fish species are found than in any other river, climate change is causing more severe droughts and disrupting the monsoon seasons that govern the river’s essential flood regime.
There are signs that interest in freshwater species is gaining momentum, including increasing calls to explicitly include freshwater ecosystems in the 30×30 initiative, a global effort to set aside 30% of land and sea area for conservation by 2030. So far, however, conservation efforts to protect endangered giant freshwater fish species are mostly regional.
Alligator gars and sturgeon make a comeback
Although the outlook for most giant fish remains grim, some species, like the air-breathing arapaima in South America, may be bucking the trend.
The arapaima, a torpedo-shaped giant that can grow to lengths of more than 12 feet, has long been overharvested by fishers in the Amazon, where it’s known as the Amazonian cod. But stricter fishing regulations introduced by Indigenous communities appear to have led to populations’ rebounding in many places.
In the United States, the alligator gar, another air-breathing megafish, was once largely considered a “trash fish” thought to devour game fish, so it was systematically exterminated from much of its southern range. But then scientists began to study the species and found it was an important contributor to ecosystem functions. Today, alligator gar populations have bounced back in rivers like the Trinity in Texas.
A similar case involves the lake sturgeon, one of the few true freshwater sturgeons, whose populations in Wisconsin have benefited from long-term conservation efforts and science-driven management that includes strictly regulated seasonal recreational fishing.
Protecting the giants of the Mekong
Back in Cambodia, our Wonders of the Mekong project is raising public awareness about the plight of the megafish, and we are working closely with local fishers to encourage them to protect threatened species.
In an example of those efforts’ paying off, fishers in early 2023 caught a Mekong giant catfish weighing more than 200 pounds. Instead of killing it and selling the meat for a sizable profit, the fishers decided to release the fish in an elaborate ceremony in which it was sprinkled with flowers before it was let go.
In recent months, our project has also reintroduced into the Mekong rare giant catfish that were captured as young fish and raised in Cambodia, and giant barb, another critically endangered megafish species that historically has grown to 600 pounds.
While giant freshwater stingray numbers have plummeted in other parts of its native Southeast Asian range, the population appears to be relatively robust in the upper stretches of the Mekong River in Cambodia where the record ray was discovered. Data collected from that female, and reported in a study I co-authored, shows it is staying in much the same location, leading researchers to believe the area could be an important refuge for the stingrays and possibly other megafish.
Long-standing plans by the Cambodian government to build two large dams on this section of the river appear to have been scrapped, at least for now. At the end of 2022, the government instead put forth a proposal to turn the biodiverse stretch of the river, which is also home to a critically endangered population of Irrawaddy river dolphins, into a UNESCO World Heritage site.
While the record stingray is big, it might not be the largest of this species of ray in the Mekong. Local fishers speak of rays growing up to 200 pounds heavier.
It’s also possible the giant stingray is not the largest freshwater fish species. Research on the arapaima, for example, suggests it could grow as big, or even bigger, in places like Guyana. But, as Hogan says, “It’s not about finding the biggest fish. It’s about learning more about these amazing creatures to figure out how to better protect them.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/in-search-of-the-wonderfully-weird-giants-lurking-in-earths-rivers/ | 2023-07-30T15:52:16 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/in-search-of-the-wonderfully-weird-giants-lurking-in-earths-rivers/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The U.S. Geological Survey has a morbid request: they want you to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers if you live in one of six states.
According to the USGS, the pilot program hopes to collect specimens that can help “identify contaminants and environmental factors which may be contributing to the decline of insect populations.” said USGS.
“There are some questions that can’t effectively be answered without help from a lot of people. It’s what makes citizen science so special and valuable,” said Julie Dietze, USGS scientist-in-charge of the effort. “Collections like this one are important because they have the potential to provide scientists now, and 20 years from now, access to specimens.”
“Citizen scientists” have been submitting their butterflies, moths, and skippers since April, but based on how many specimens have been received, collections may continue through November 2024.
The USGS is hoping to collect these dead insects to establish a Lepidoptera Research Collection and all the specimens collected will be added to the USGS Research Scientific Collections database.
If you live in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas, you can participate in the USGS’s pilot program. These states were selected because they’re relatively close the migration pathway of Monarch butterflies, their proximity to the Corn Belt, and the number of Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Before you run out to catch butterflies for submission, USGS says it will only accept insects that are already dead that have not been collected alive. The insect must also be larger than two inches.
Additionally, species that are protected by the U.S.’s Endangered Species Act or by state law are not accepted. Within the six participating states, that includes only the Mitchell’s satyr Butterfly, which is found in Alabama.
Once you’ve found your dead bug, the USGS recommends putting it in a resealable plastic bag. Insects that are damaged or not fully intact will be accepted, and bugs can be put into the same bags. If you aren’t able to ship your bugs within three days, you can freeze them.
Specimens should then be placed into a sealed envelope addressed to:
USGS LRC
1217 Biltmore Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
You do not need to include a return address.
Species that are mailed in will be evaluated for the occurrence of antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, and mycotoxins, according to USGS.
Officials say the ‘dead’-line is November 1, 2023. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ | 2023-07-30T15:52:17 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ |
Police have arrested the driver believed responsible for the death of a Denham Springs teenager that occurred on the Magnolia Bridge earlier this month.
William Cokes, 49, faces vehicular homicide, first degree negligent injuring, reckless operation of a vehicle, driving on the right side of the road, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles and no driver's license, according to the Louisiana State Police.
Authorities also accused Cokes of being impaired at the time of the three-vehicle crash that killed 19-year-old Caleb Easterling.
On July 12, 2023, police said Easterling was heading westbound on the bridge when Cokes' pickup truck crossed the centerline and struck the rear of Easterling's car on LA 64 near LA 1019 in Livingston Parish.
In addition, a 2015 Dodge Charger headed west on LA 64 struck the rear end of Easterling. Cokes and the unidentified driver of the Charger were properly restrained and sustained moderate to severe injuries, LSP said.
However, Easterling was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. He sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to the hospital before authorities pronounced him as dead.
Cokes will be booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center upon discharge from medical treatment, said police. | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/baton-rouge-driver-arrested-for-multi-vehicle-crash-death-of-19-year-old-on-bridge/article_5323ef04-2ee5-11ee-b979-b37a7c75ebec.html | 2023-07-30T15:52:17 | 1 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/baton-rouge-driver-arrested-for-multi-vehicle-crash-death-of-19-year-old-on-bridge/article_5323ef04-2ee5-11ee-b979-b37a7c75ebec.html |
Player of the Year
Clayton Pourciau, Catholic
Pourciau was an ironman, a four-year starter behind the plate — and so much more.
After claiming MVP honors in District 4-5A as a senior, the UL signee is also the Player of the Year on the Class 5A/4A All-Metro squad for 2023.
“He was there behind the plate game-after-game which is not easy to do, especially on the 5A level,” Catholic coach Brad Bass said. “He got better every year in all phases of his game and was a leader for our team. He set the tone.
“As a catcher, he has all the tools. He has is smart, has a good arm and knows how to handle pitchers. I can’t wait to see what he does in the future.
Pourciau helped lead the Bears to a national ranking in multiple polls, a No. 1 playoff seed among the LHSAA’s Division I select teams and a 36-3 record. Catholic advanced to the LHSAA semifinals in May. Pourciau also was a driving force for the 2022 Catholic team that won the Division I select title. Over four seasons, he missed just two games.
As a senior, Pourciau batted .402 with a .487 on-base percentage 13 doubles, two home runs and 29 RBIs. Behind the plate, he managed a diverse and talented pitching staff. The Bears did not lose a District 4-5A game.
Coach of the Year
Brad Bass, Catholic
The Bears were again one of Louisiana’s top teams in Class 5A, making Bass Coach of the Year on the 5A/4A All-Metro team. Catholic leaped into national rankings in more than one poll after wins over two nationally ranked teams from Georgia in an early-season tournament. From there, the Bears went on to finish 36-3.
Catholic was the top seed among Division I select teams and advanced to the semifinals at the LHSAA tourney in Sulphur. Bass and the Bears carried a 16-game winning streak into the LHSAA tournament.
Marshall Louque, Lutcher
Pitcher 8-1
Alex Ainsworth, Catholic
Pitcher 7-0
Sawyer Pruitt, Live Oak
Pitcher 4-0
William Schmidt, Catholic
Pitcher 5-1-1
Lane Lusk, Live Oak
Infield .472
Drew Daigle, Brusly
Infield .470
Matthew Keller, Zachary
Infield .356
Brock Davis, Live Oak
Infield .430
Wyatt Ford, St. Amant
Outfield .356
Luke Babin, Lutcher
Outfield .413
Cooper Burch, Central
Outfield .313
Trip Dobson, Catholic
Utility .370
Grayden Harris, Central
Utility 8-2
Dallis Moran, St. Amant
Utility 5-3/2.52 ERA
Casey McCoy, Dutchtown
Utility .333
Neal Rachal, West Feliciana
Utility 10-5 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/check-out-baton-rouge-areas-class-5a-4a-all-metro-baseball-team/article_a73b655a-2c2d-11ee-85ef-37e28c08ec1d.html | 2023-07-30T15:52:23 | 0 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/check-out-baton-rouge-areas-class-5a-4a-all-metro-baseball-team/article_a73b655a-2c2d-11ee-85ef-37e28c08ec1d.html |
(AP) – A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been reported as kidnapped as the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel advisory” in the country and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave there amid growing security concerns.
Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse for El Roi Haiti, and her daughter were kidnapped on Thursday, the organization said in a statement Saturday. El Roi, which runs a school and ministry in Port au Prince, said the two were taken from campus. Dorsainvil is the wife of the program’s director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family,” El Roi president and co-founder Jason Brown said in the statement. “Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus.”
A State Department spokesperson said in a statement Saturday it is “aware of reports of the kidnapping of two U.S. citizens in Haiti,” adding, “We are in regular contact with Haitian authorities and will continue to work with them and our U.S. government interagency partners.”
In its advisory Thursday, the department said that “kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens.”
It said kidnappings often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed.
Earlier this month, the National Human Rights Defense Network issued a report warning about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings and the U.N. Security Council met to discuss Haiti’s worsening situation.
WMUR-TV reported that Dorsainvil is from Middleton, New Hampshire, and went to Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, which has a program to support nursing education in Haiti.
“It doesn’t surprise me that Alix chose to get involved in this type of service work,” Regis College president Toni Hays told the station. “She was amazing. She was passionate, she was compassionate.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/top-stories/us-mother-daughter-reportedly-kidnapped-in-haiti-do-not-travel-advisory-issued/ | 2023-07-30T15:52:27 | 1 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/top-stories/us-mother-daughter-reportedly-kidnapped-in-haiti-do-not-travel-advisory-issued/ |
Player of the Year
Peyton Woods, Doyle
Despite past success in Class 2A, some questioned how well Doyle would do in its move up to the 3A ranks and into a district that features traditional powers Parkview Baptist and University High. Woods, the Tigers’ senior star, had all the answers.
The Jones County Community College signee already claimed District 6-3A and LSWA Class 3A MVP honors this spring. Now he is the Outstanding Player on the Baton Rouge area’s Class 3A and below All-Metro squad.
Woods previously earned all-state honors in Class 2A. But he saved his best for his last season.
On the mound, Woods struck out 106 in 76 innings pitched and had a 1.19 ERA while leading the Livingston Parish-based Tigers to an LHSAA Division III nonselect runner-up finish. He was equally impressive at the plate. Woods batted .480 with nine doubles, four triples, four home runs and 40 RBIs.
“Peyton was more patient at the plate and when he pitched, he focused on complete games and keeping his pitch count down this year,” Doyle coach Tim Beatty said. “He trusted his defense and they made plays behind him.
“Because he was so patient, he was very productive at the plate. He understood his role as a senior and he executed it very well.”
Coach of the Year
Wes Theriot, The Dunham School
Theriot’s young Tigers provided one of Baton Rouge’s most surprising success stories this spring. Dunham hovered around the .500 mark much of the season while playing some of the area’s toughest competition to gain experience.
But the move paid off, making Theriot the Baton Rouge area’s All-Metro Coach of the Year for a Class 3A and below. After winning the District 6-2A title, the Tigers (22-14) competed with Class 3A teams in the Division III select ranks, advancing to the semifinals before losing to eventual champion St. Charles Catholic.
Bryce Leonard, Ascension Catholic
Pitcher 7-1
Connor Achee, Catholic-Pointe Coupee
Pitcher 6-4
Camden Sunstrom, University
Pitcher 7-1
Cade Durbin, Parkview Baptist
Pitcher 6-0
Grant Cohn, The Dunham School
Catcher .427
Drew Bourgeois, The Dunham School
Infield .358
Dathan Cummings, Doyle
Infield .375
Jackson Landry, Ascension Catholic
Infield .429
Brayden Knight, Albany
Infield .412
Connor Kimball, Catholic-Pointe Coupee
Outfield .439
Will Sanders, Springfield
Outfield .492
Cole Connor, University
Outfield, .310
Reese Dean, Central Private
Utility 6-2/.363
Brant Melancon, Parkview Baptist
Utility .372/1.60 ERA
Brooks Leonard, Ascension Catholic
Utility 6-1/.327
Caiden Barcia, Doyle
Utility 5-1/.368
Chase Cressand, Episcopal
Utility 6-1/.339 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/meet-the-advocate-2023-all-metro-baseball-team-3a-below/article_17656e82-2c30-11ee-b7a7-3b04b5c7bcc5.html | 2023-07-30T15:52:29 | 1 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/meet-the-advocate-2023-all-metro-baseball-team-3a-below/article_17656e82-2c30-11ee-b7a7-3b04b5c7bcc5.html |
Trader Joe’s is recalling a broccoli cheddar soup that may contain insects and cooked falafel that may contain rocks, about one week after the grocery chain recalled two cookie products over similar concerns.
The soup recall impacts Trader Joe’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup with “Use By” dates ranging from July 18 to Sept. 15, according to a Thursday announcement from the company. On Friday, the grocer announced that Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked Falafel sold in 35 states and Washington, D.C., was also under recall.
On July 21, Trader Joe’s announced that it was recalling Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies and Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies with “sell by” dates ranging from Oct. 17 to Oct. 21. Like the falafel, the cookies may also contain rocks, the company said.
When asked for further information about how the insects and rocks may have gotten into these products, a Trader Joe’s spokesperson said that “there was an issue in the manufacturing processes in the facilities.” Suppliers alerted Trader Joe’s of the possible foreign material for each recall, the company said.
“We pulled the product from our shelves as soon as we were made aware of the issue. Once we understood the issue we notified our customers,” the spokesperson said in a statement sent to The Associated Press Saturday.
All of the recalled cookies, soup and falafel have been removed from sale or destroyed, Trader Joe’s said in its announcements. But the Monrovia, California-based company is still urging consumers to check their kitchens for the products.
Trader Joe’s says customers who have the recalled products should throw them away or return them to any store for a full refund. Lot codes and further details about the products under recall, as well as customer service contact information, can be found on the company’s website.
Trader Joe’s did not specify how many products were impacted with each recall or identify suppliers. But one Food and Drug Administration notice cited by NBC News says that the Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup recall impacts around 10,889 cases sold in seven states. Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. is identified as the recalling firm, per the notice.
No formal releases about the three recalls were published on the FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts page as of Saturday. The Associated Press reached out to the FDA and Winter Gardens Quality Foods for information on Saturday.
“We have a close relationship with our vendors and they alerted us of these issues. We don’t hesitate or wait for regulatory agencies to tell us what to do,” the Trader Joe’s spokesperson said. “We will never leave to chance the safety of the products we offer.”
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Bicyclist killed in Lufkin hit-and-run Sunday morning
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run.
The incident took place at about 6:15 a.m. Sunday in the 900 block of Abney Avenue, according to a release from City of Lufkin Communications Director Jessica Pebsworth.
Pebsworth said a man was riding a bicycle westbound when a black SUV traveling at a high rate of speed crossed all three lanes and struck him. The driver reportedly then continued westbound on Abney Avenue.
The victim was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is not yet being shared to give time for extended family to be notified.
Police are canvassing the area for additional footage of the incident or suspect vehicle, Pebsworth said. Anyone with cameras in the area is asked to check their footage from between 6:05 and 6:25 a.m. Police have said they believe the time of impact to be roughly 6:17 a.m. The suspect vehicle is thought to have damage to the driver’s side headlight.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at (936) 633-0356 or Crime Stoppers at 936-639-TIPS.
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Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida
(AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in news articles or by the network’s hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
Trump had been seeking punitive damages of $475 million in the federal lawsuit filed last October in South Florida, claiming the references hurt his reputation and political career. Trump is a candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination in what is his third run for the presidency.
U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, who was appointed by Trump, said Friday in his ruling that the former president’s defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements. Moreover, it was a stretch to believe that, in viewers’ minds, that phrase would connect Trump’s efforts challenging the 2020 election results to Nazi propaganda or Hitler’s genocidal and authoritarian regime, the judge said.
“CNN’s use of the phrase ‘the Big Lie’ in connection with Trump’s election challenges does not give rise to a plausible inference that Trump advocates the persecution and genocide of Jews or any other group of people,” the judge wrote in his decision.
Email messages seeking comment were sent to Trump’s attorneys in South Florida and Washington. Email messages seeking comment also were sent to CNN attorneys in Atlanta and South Florida.
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Racist, vulgar messages spray painted on cars
ARLINGTON, Texas (WFAA) - Texas authorities are looking for the people who spray-painted racist words and vulgar images on cars parked across Arlington.
It took elbow grease and a little oven cleaner, but Dexter Smith and his brother finally got the spray paint off of the Corvette and the F-150 they park outside of their home.
Someone tagged each vehicle with racist slurs and vulgar drawings Saturday morning. They also dumped Smith’s trash on his porch.
“The first thing was disbelief, shock, then after the shock, it was like I got angry,” Smith said.
About 15 minutes north, two security cameras caught nearly identical acts of vandalism.
In both cases, people appear to get out of the same minivan and both vehicles they approached were marked with the same racist word.
Smith says it is hard to ignore the vandal’s vocabulary.
“They’ve got stuff called a hate crime, now,” he said.
Police are not yet certain the same group is responsible for each incident, but WFAA confirmed at least six vehicles were tagged with similarly racist language and police say they are still getting new reports.
Smith says he has now seen the worst side of his community and yet he found hope on the same day.
“A lady drove by, passed, stopped and backed up. She rolled the window down and she just said, ‘I’m so sorry,’” he said.
Smith says that moment helped him “a lot.”
Each of the five homes police responded to are within four miles of each other.
There is no word of any suspects or arrests, but investigators are asking locals to check their surveillance video for any information about the perpetrators.
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Adolis García Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Padres - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:28 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The Texas Rangers and Adolis Garcia (.353 slugging percentage over his past 10 games, including one homer), battle starter Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park, Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
In his most recent appearance, he went 1-for-4 against the Padres.
Adolis García Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Blake Snell
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -143)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +450)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +185)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130)
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Adolis García At The Plate
- Garcia leads Texas with 101 hits, batting .259 this season with 47 extra-base hits.
- Among qualified hitters, he ranks 65th in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks 71st and he is 15th in slugging.
- Garcia is batting .222 with one homer during his last outings and is on a four-game hitting streak.
- Garcia has gotten a hit in 65 of 102 games this year (63.7%), with multiple hits on 24 occasions (23.5%).
- He has homered in 22 games this season (21.6%), leaving the park in 5.7% of his chances at the plate.
- In 45 games this year (44.1%), Garcia has picked up an RBI, and in 22 of those games (21.6%) he had more than one. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in eight contests.
- He has scored in 50.0% of his games this season (51 of 102), with two or more runs 18 times (17.6%).
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Adolis García Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Padres has a collective 8.9 K/9, which ranks 12th in the league.
- The Padres have the first-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.74).
- The Padres rank 12th in baseball in home runs surrendered (117 total, 1.1 per game).
- Snell (7-8 with a 2.68 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Padres, his 22nd of the season.
- The lefty's last appearance came on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 30-year-old ranks second in ERA (2.68), 42nd in WHIP (1.272), and third in K/9 (11.6).
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Ezequiel Duran Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Padres - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:36 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Sunday, Ezequiel Duran (batting .171 in his past 10 games) and the Texas Rangers play the San Diego Padres, whose starting pitcher will be Blake Snell. First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET.
In his most recent game he had a hitless showing (0-for-4) against the Padres.
Ezequiel Duran Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Blake Snell
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -175)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +550)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +210)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130)
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Ezequiel Duran At The Plate
- Duran is hitting .287 with 17 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 15 walks.
- Duran has gotten at least one hit in 63.0% of his games this season (51 of 81), with at least two hits 25 times (30.9%).
- He has homered in 16.0% of his games in 2023 (13 of 81), and 4.2% of his trips to the dish.
- Duran has an RBI in 24 of 81 games this season, with multiple RBI in 12 of them. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in two contests.
- He has scored at least once 34 times this year (42.0%), including six games with multiple runs (7.4%).
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Ezequiel Duran Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The Padres pitching staff is 12th in MLB with a collective 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Padres' 3.74 team ERA leads all MLB pitching staffs.
- Padres pitchers combine to rank 12th in baseball in home runs allowed (117 total, 1.1 per game).
- Snell (7-8 with a 2.68 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Padres, his 22nd of the season.
- The lefty's last appearance was on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
- This season, the 30-year-old ranks second in ERA (2.68), 42nd in WHIP (1.272), and third in K/9 (11.6) among qualifying pitchers.
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Josh Jung Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Padres - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:28 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Josh Jung -- 0-for-4 in his last game -- will be in action for the Texas Rangers against the San Diego Padres, with Blake Snell on the mound, on July 30 at 4:10 PM ET.
In his last game he had a hitless performance (0-for-4) against the Padres.
Josh Jung Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Blake Snell
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -175)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +525)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +150)
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Josh Jung At The Plate
- Jung is hitting .275 with 23 doubles, a triple, 20 home runs and 27 walks.
- He ranks 38th in batting average, 79th in on base percentage, and 30th in slugging among qualifying hitters in baseball.
- Jung has had a hit in 74 of 102 games this year (72.5%), including multiple hits 31 times (30.4%).
- He has hit a home run in 17 games this season (16.7%), leaving the park in 4.6% of his chances at the plate.
- Jung has picked up an RBI in 35 games this year (34.3%), with more than one RBI in 17 of those contests (16.7%).
- He has scored in 43 games this year (42.2%), including 19 multi-run games (18.6%).
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Josh Jung Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Padres pitching staff ranks 12th in the league.
- The Padres have a 3.74 team ERA that ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Padres pitchers combine to rank 12th in baseball in home runs given up (117 total, 1.1 per game).
- Snell gets the start for the Padres, his 22nd of the season. He is 7-8 with a 2.68 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the lefty went six innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up one earned run while surrendering two hits.
- This season, the 30-year-old ranks second in ERA (2.68), 42nd in WHIP (1.272), and third in K/9 (11.6) among qualifying pitchers.
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Leody Taveras Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Padres - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:27 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Sunday, Leody Taveras (hitting .205 in his past 10 games) and the Texas Rangers play the San Diego Padres, whose starting pitcher will be Blake Snell. First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET.
In his most recent game he had a one-hit performance (1-for-4) against the Padres.
Leody Taveras Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Blake Snell
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +900)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +260)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +170)
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Leody Taveras At The Plate
- Taveras has 18 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 21 walks while batting .278.
- Among the qualifying batters in MLB play, he ranks 30th in batting average, 87th in on-base percentage, and 62nd in slugging.
- Taveras has gotten a hit in 56 of 90 games this year (62.2%), with more than one hit on 26 occasions (28.9%).
- Looking at the 90 games he has played this year, he's hit a home run in 10 of them (11.1%), and in 3.1% of his trips to the plate.
- Taveras has driven home a run in 28 games this season (31.1%), including more than one RBI in 14.4% of his games and producing three or more of his team's runs on seven occasions..
- In 36 of 90 games this year, he has scored, and 11 of those games included multiple runs.
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Leody Taveras Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Padres has a collective 8.9 K/9, which ranks 12th in the league.
- The Padres' 3.74 team ERA leads all MLB pitching staffs.
- Padres pitchers combine to rank 12th in baseball in home runs given up (117 total, 1.1 per game).
- The Padres will send Snell (7-8) out for his 22nd start of the season. He is 7-8 with a 2.68 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched.
- The lefty's most recent time out came on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
- The 30-year-old ranks second in ERA (2.68), 42nd in WHIP (1.272), and third in K/9 (11.6) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
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Marcus Semien Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Padres - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:28 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The Texas Rangers, including Marcus Semien and his .525 slugging percentage over his past 10 games, battle starting pitcher Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park, Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
He had a hitless performance in his most recent game (0-for-3) against the Padres.
Marcus Semien Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Blake Snell
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +525)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110)
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Marcus Semien At The Plate
- Semien leads Texas in slugging percentage (.450) thanks to 44 extra-base hits.
- Among the qualifying hitters, he ranks 38th in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks 47th and he is 54th in slugging.
- Semien has picked up a hit in 73.3% of his 105 games this year, with more than one hit in 32.4% of those games.
- Looking at the 105 games he has played this year, he's hit a home run in 15 of them (14.3%), and in 3.1% of his trips to the dish.
- Semien has driven in a run in 44 games this year (41.9%), including 14 games with more than one RBI (13.3%). He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in five contests.
- He has scored in 59.0% of his games this year, with two or more runs scored in 13.3%.
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Marcus Semien Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The Padres pitching staff is 12th in MLB with a collective 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Padres' 3.74 team ERA ranks first across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Padres pitchers combine to surrender 117 total home runs at a clip of 1.1 per game (to rank 12th in the league).
- Snell gets the start for the Padres, his 22nd of the season. He is 7-8 with a 2.68 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched.
- His most recent time out came on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the lefty went six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 30-year-old ranks second in ERA (2.68), 42nd in WHIP (1.272), and third in K/9 (11.6).
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Mitch Garver Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Padres - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:26 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Mitch Garver, with a slugging percentage of .367 in his past 10 games -- including one home run -- will be in action for the Texas Rangers versus the San Diego Padres, with Blake Snell on the mound, July 30 at 4:10 PM ET.
He had a one-hit performance in his most recent game (1-for-4) against the Padres.
Mitch Garver Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Blake Snell
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -125)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +500)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +220)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +160)
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Mitch Garver At The Plate
- Garver is batting .250 with six doubles, five home runs and 15 walks.
- Garver has reached base via a hit in 22 games this season (of 35 played), and had multiple hits in seven of those games.
- In 11.4% of his games this season, he has gone deep, and 3.8% of his trips to the dish.
- Garver has driven home a run in 11 games this season (31.4%), including more than one RBI in 8.6% of his games and producing three or more of his team's runs on two occasions..
- He has scored in 11 of 35 games this season, and more than once 3 times.
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Mitch Garver Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Padres pitching staff ranks 12th in the league.
- The Padres have the top team ERA across all league pitching staffs (3.74).
- Padres pitchers combine to surrender 117 total home runs at a rate of 1.1 per game (to rank 12th in baseball).
- Snell (7-8 with a 2.68 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Padres, his 22nd of the season.
- The lefty's most recent time out was on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up two hits.
- This season, the 30-year-old ranks second in ERA (2.68), 42nd in WHIP (1.272), and third in K/9 (11.6) among pitchers who qualify.
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Nate Lowe Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Padres - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:28 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Sunday, Nate Lowe (.636 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including two home runs) and the Texas Rangers face the San Diego Padres, whose starting pitcher will be Blake Snell. First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET.
In his most recent game he had a hitless showing (0-for-4) against the Padres.
Nate Lowe Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Blake Snell
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -227)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +625)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +140)
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Nate Lowe At The Plate
- Lowe leads Texas with an OBP of .380 this season while batting .285 with 61 walks and 69 runs scored.
- Among qualifying hitters in MLB, his batting average ranks 19th, his on-base percentage ranks 10th, and he is 54th in the league in slugging.
- Lowe has picked up a hit in 76.9% of his 104 games this year, with multiple hits in 26.9% of them.
- In 11.5% of his games this year, he has homered, and 2.5% of his trips to the dish.
- In 41 games this season (39.4%), Lowe has picked up an RBI, and in 13 of those games (12.5%) he had two or more. He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in three contests.
- In 50 of 104 games this season, he has scored, and 15 of those games included multiple runs.
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Nate Lowe Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Padres has a collective 8.9 K/9, which ranks 12th in the league.
- The Padres have a 3.74 team ERA that ranks first among all league pitching staffs.
- Padres pitchers combine to surrender 117 total home runs at a clip of 1.1 per game (to rank 12th in the league).
- Snell makes the start for the Padres, his 22nd of the season. He is 7-8 with a 2.68 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the lefty went six innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up one earned run while surrendering two hits.
- The 30-year-old's 2.68 ERA ranks second, 1.272 WHIP ranks 42nd, and 11.6 K/9 ranks third among qualifying pitchers this season.
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Rangers vs. Padres Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - July 30
Sunday's game between the San Diego Padres (51-54) and Texas Rangers (60-45) squaring off at PETCO Park has a projected final score of 5-3 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Padres, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 4:10 PM ET on July 30.
The probable starters are Blake Snell (7-8) for the Padres and Cody Bradford (2-1) for the Rangers.
Rangers vs. Padres Game Info & Odds
- When: Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
- How to Watch on TV: SDPA
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
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Rangers vs. Padres Score Prediction
Our pick for this contest is Padres 5, Rangers 4.
Total Prediction for Rangers vs. Padres
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
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Rangers Performance Insights
- In six games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Rangers have posted a mark of 2-4.
- In its last 10 matchups with a total posted by sportsbooks, Texas and its foes are 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- Oddsmakers have yet to post a spread in any of the Rangers' past 10 games.
- The Rangers have come away with 17 wins in the 34 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- This will be the worst odds to win that sportsbooks have placed on Texas this season with a +165 moneyline set for this game.
- The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 37.7% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
- Texas scores the most runs in baseball (606 total, 5.8 per game).
- Rangers pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.23 ERA this year, which ranks 16th in MLB.
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How to Watch the Rangers vs. Padres Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for July 30
The San Diego Padres versus Texas Rangers game on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET will feature a pair of hot hitters in Ha-Seong Kim and Nate Lowe.
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Rangers vs. Padres Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info:
- Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Location: San Diego, California
- Venue: PETCO Park
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Rangers Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Rangers have hit 144 homers this season, which ranks sixth in the league.
- Fueled by 385 extra-base hits, Texas ranks second in MLB with a .459 slugging percentage this season.
- The Rangers lead baseball with a .273 batting average.
- Texas leads MLB with 606 runs scored this season.
- The Rangers have the best on-base percentage (.342) in baseball this year.
- The Rangers rank 14th with an average of 8.6 strikeouts per game.
- Texas strikes out 8.1 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 25th in MLB.
- Texas pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.23 ERA this year, which ranks 16th in MLB.
- Rangers pitchers have a 1.245 WHIP this season, seventh-best in the majors.
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Rangers' Cody Bradford (2-1) will make his sixth start of the season.
- The left-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Wednesday, when he threw five innings, giving up two earned runs while allowing six hits to the Houston Astros.
- In five starts this season, Bradford has not yet earned a quality start.
- Bradford has made four starts of five or more innings in five chances this season, and averages 3.4 frames when he pitches.
- In 11 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
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Rangers vs. Padres: Odds, spread, over/under - July 30
The San Diego Padres (51-54) and the Texas Rangers (60-45) will square off on Sunday, July 30 at PETCO Park, with Blake Snell getting the ball for the Padres and Cody Bradford taking the hill for the Rangers. The first pitch will be thrown at 4:10 PM ET.
The Rangers are +165 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the favored Padres (-200). A 9-run total has been set for this contest.
Rangers vs. Padres Time and TV Channel
- Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- TV: SDPA
- Location: San Diego, California
- Venue: PETCO Park
- Probable Pitchers: Snell - SD (7-8, 2.68 ERA) vs Bradford - TEX (2-1, 4.62 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Padres Betting Odds, Run Line and Total
See the odds, run line and over/under for this matchup available on different sportsbooks.
If you're wanting to put money on the Rangers and Padres matchup but want some assistance with how to get started, here's a quick primer. Wagering on the moneyline, run line, and total are some of the most common ways to make bets. A moneyline bet means that you think one of the teams -- say, the Rangers (+165) -- will win the game. Pretty simple, right? If you bet $10 with those odds, and they end up winning the game, you'd get $26.50 back in your pocket.
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Rangers vs. Padres Betting Trends and Insights
- The Padres have won 41, or 53.2%, of the 77 games they've played as favorites this season.
- When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -200 or shorter, the Padres have a 10-8 record (winning 55.6% of their games).
- The implied probability of a win from San Diego, based on the moneyline, is 66.7%.
- The Padres were the moneyline favorite for nine of their last 10 games, and they finished 5-4 in those matchups.
- In its last 10 matchups (all 10 of them had set totals), San Diego and its opponents combined to hit the over two times.
- The Rangers have been victorious in 17, or 50%, of the 34 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- The Rangers have yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +165.
- In six games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Rangers have a record of 2-4.
- In the last 10 games with a total, Texas and its opponents are 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
Rangers vs. Padres Player Props
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Rangers Futures Odds
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Robbie Grossman Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Padres - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:28 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Robbie Grossman -- 0-for-3 in his last game -- will be in action for the Texas Rangers versus the San Diego Padres, with Blake Snell on the hill, on July 30 at 4:10 PM ET.
He had a hitless showing in his most recent game (0-for-3) against the Padres.
Robbie Grossman Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Blake Snell
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -115)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +800)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +275)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +170)
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Robbie Grossman At The Plate
- Grossman is batting .223 with 13 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 27 walks.
- Grossman has had a hit in 41 of 73 games this year (56.2%), including multiple hits 11 times (15.1%).
- Looking at the 73 games he has played this year, he's hit a home run in seven of them (9.6%), and in 2.5% of his trips to the dish.
- Grossman has driven in a run in 21 games this year (28.8%), including nine games with more than one RBI (12.3%). He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in four contests.
- He has scored in 30 games this year (41.1%), including multiple runs in eight games.
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Robbie Grossman Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The Padres pitching staff is 12th in MLB with a collective 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Padres have the first-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.74).
- Padres pitchers combine to allow 117 total home runs at a clip of 1.1 per game (to rank 12th in the league).
- Snell (7-8) takes the mound for the Padres in his 22nd start of the season. He's put together a 2.68 ERA in 114 2/3 innings pitched, with 147 strikeouts.
- His last time out came on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the left-hander went six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 30-year-old's 2.68 ERA ranks second, 1.272 WHIP ranks 42nd, and 11.6 K/9 ranks third.
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Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida
(AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in news articles or by the network’s hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
Trump had been seeking punitive damages of $475 million in the federal lawsuit filed last October in South Florida, claiming the references hurt his reputation and political career. Trump is a candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination in what is his third run for the presidency.
U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, who was appointed by Trump, said Friday in his ruling that the former president’s defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements. Moreover, it was a stretch to believe that, in viewers’ minds, that phrase would connect Trump’s efforts challenging the 2020 election results to Nazi propaganda or Hitler’s genocidal and authoritarian regime, the judge said.
“CNN’s use of the phrase ‘the Big Lie’ in connection with Trump’s election challenges does not give rise to a plausible inference that Trump advocates the persecution and genocide of Jews or any other group of people,” the judge wrote in his decision.
Email messages seeking comment were sent to Trump’s attorneys in South Florida and Washington. Email messages seeking comment also were sent to CNN attorneys in Atlanta and South Florida.
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Sam Huff Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Padres - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:27 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The Texas Rangers and Sam Huff, who went 0-for-3 last time in action, take on Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park, Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
He had a hitless performance in his previous game (0-for-3) against the Padres.
Sam Huff Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Stadium: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Blake Snell
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -105)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +625)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +260)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +200)
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Sam Huff At The Plate
- Huff is hitting .158 with a home run and two walks.
- Huff has a base hit in three of 10 games played this season (30.0%), but zero multi-hit games.
- He has gone deep in one game this year.
- Huff has driven in a run twice this season, but just one in each of those games.
- He has scored a run in one of 10 games.
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Sam Huff Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Padres has a collective 8.9 K/9, which ranks 12th in MLB.
- The Padres have a 3.74 team ERA that leads all league pitching staffs.
- The Padres rank 12th in baseball in home runs surrendered (117 total, 1.1 per game).
- Snell makes the start for the Padres, his 22nd of the season. He is 7-8 with a 2.68 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 114 2/3 innings pitched.
- The left-hander's most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
- The 30-year-old ranks second in ERA (2.68), 42nd in WHIP (1.272), and third in K/9 (11.6) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
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Racist, vulgar messages spray painted on cars
ARLINGTON, Texas (WFAA) - Texas authorities are looking for the people who spray-painted racist words and vulgar images on cars parked across Arlington.
It took elbow grease and a little oven cleaner, but Dexter Smith and his brother finally got the spray paint off of the Corvette and the F-150 they park outside of their home.
Someone tagged each vehicle with racist slurs and vulgar drawings Saturday morning. They also dumped Smith’s trash on his porch.
“The first thing was disbelief, shock, then after the shock, it was like I got angry,” Smith said.
About 15 minutes north, two security cameras caught nearly identical acts of vandalism.
In both cases, people appear to get out of the same minivan and both vehicles they approached were marked with the same racist word.
Smith says it is hard to ignore the vandal’s vocabulary.
“They’ve got stuff called a hate crime, now,” he said.
Police are not yet certain the same group is responsible for each incident, but WFAA confirmed at least six vehicles were tagged with similarly racist language and police say they are still getting new reports.
Smith says he has now seen the worst side of his community and yet he found hope on the same day.
“A lady drove by, passed, stopped and backed up. She rolled the window down and she just said, ‘I’m so sorry,’” he said.
Smith says that moment helped him “a lot.”
Each of the five homes police responded to are within four miles of each other.
There is no word of any suspects or arrests, but investigators are asking locals to check their surveillance video for any information about the perpetrators.
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Wings vs. Aces: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:39 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings (14-10) battle A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces (22-2), tipping off at 6:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network and BSSW.
In this article, you will check out odds and spreads for the Wings vs. Aces matchup across multiple sportsbooks.
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Wings vs. Aces Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network and BSSW
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Arena: Michelob ULTRA Arena
Wings vs. Aces Odds, Spread, Over/Under
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Wings vs. Aces Betting Trends
- The Aces are 12-11-0 ATS this season.
- The Wings have put together a 13-10-0 ATS record so far this season.
- Las Vegas has been favored by 10.5 points or more 19 times this season, and covered the spread in 10 of those matchups.
- Dallas has won its only game this year when playing as at least 10.5-point underdogs.
- A total of 14 out of the Aces' 23 games this season have hit the over.
- In the Wings' 23 chances this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 10 times.
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Canada vs. Australia: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
In each team's third matchup in Group B action at the 2023 Women's World Cup, Australia (3 points) and Canada (4 points) square off on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET.
Sportsbooks have given Australia odds of +117 to win this match, and Canada is at +235 (with the draw at +228). An over/under of 2.5 goals (with the over at +107 and the under at -141) has been set for this game.
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Australia vs. Canada Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- TV Channel: FOX US
- Total: 2.5
- Australia Moneyline: +117
- Canada Moneyline: +235
Australia vs. Canada World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams rack up a combined 2.5 goals per match, which equals this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender two goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this match's total.
- Australia has been listed as a moneyline favorite just two other times so far this tournament, and went 1-0-1 in those games.
- Australia has played as a moneyline favorite of +117 or shorter in just one game this tournament, which they won.
- Canada has not played a game this tournament as an underdog.
- Canada has not been a bigger underdog this tournament than the +235 moneyline set for this game.
Australia World Cup Stats
Canada World Cup Stats
- In two Women's World Cup matches for Canada, Adriana Leon has tallied one goal (12th in Women's World Cup play).
- Sophie Schmidt has not scored a goal but has recorded one assist for Canada in Women's World Cup.
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Australia vs. Canada Recent Performance
- Australia went 6-1-4 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +6. This year, its record is 5-0-1 against fellow World Cup squads (+7 goal differential).
- Australia faced Nigeria in its last game and lost by a final score of 3-2. The defeated Australia side took 27 shots, outshooting by 17.
- van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored the two goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Canada was 10-3-3 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +15. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 2-1-3 (-3 goal differential).
- On July 26 in its last game, Canada beat Ireland 2-1. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- Leon recorded one goal to lead Canada on three shots.
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Canada vs. Australia: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
In each team's third matchup in Group B action at the 2023 Women's World Cup, Australia (3 points) and Canada (4 points) square off on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET.
Sportsbooks have given Australia odds of +117 to win this match, and Canada is at +235 (with the draw at +228). An over/under of 2.5 goals (with the over at +107 and the under at -141) has been set for this game.
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Australia vs. Canada Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- TV Channel: FOX US
- Total: 2.5
- Australia Moneyline: +117
- Canada Moneyline: +235
Australia vs. Canada World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams rack up a combined 2.5 goals per match, which equals this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams surrender two goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this match's total.
- Australia has been listed as a moneyline favorite just two other times so far this tournament, and went 1-0-1 in those games.
- Australia has played as a moneyline favorite of +117 or shorter in just one game this tournament, which they won.
- Canada has not played a game this tournament as an underdog.
- Canada has not been a bigger underdog this tournament than the +235 moneyline set for this game.
Australia World Cup Stats
Canada World Cup Stats
- In two Women's World Cup matches for Canada, Adriana Leon has tallied one goal (12th in Women's World Cup play).
- Sophie Schmidt has not scored a goal but has recorded one assist for Canada in Women's World Cup.
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Australia vs. Canada Recent Performance
- Australia went 6-1-4 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +6. This year, its record is 5-0-1 against fellow World Cup squads (+7 goal differential).
- Australia faced Nigeria in its last game and lost by a final score of 3-2. The defeated Australia side took 27 shots, outshooting by 17.
- van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored the two goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Canada was 10-3-3 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +15. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 2-1-3 (-3 goal differential).
- On July 26 in its last game, Canada beat Ireland 2-1. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- Leon recorded one goal to lead Canada on three shots.
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Ireland vs. Nigeria: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
On Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET, Nigeria (4 points) and Ireland (0 points) match up for each side's final match in Group B at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The moneyline odds for Nigeria to win this game are +120, with the draw at +234 and Ireland at +218. An over/under of 2.5 goals has been set for this match.
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- Nigeria Moneyline: +120
- Ireland Moneyline: +218
Nigeria vs. Ireland World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams average two goals per match combined, 0.5 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams score a combined 2.5 goals per game, equal to this game's total.
- Nigeria has not been a moneyline favorite yet this tournament.
- Nigeria has not played a game this tournament with moneyline odds of +120 or shorter.
- Ireland has been an underdog twice so far this tournament, and went 0-0-2 in those games.
- Ireland has played as an underdog of +218 or more once this tournament and lost that game.
Nigeria World Cup Stats
Ireland World Cup Stats
- Katie McCabe has scored one goal for Ireland in Women's World Cup (two games).
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Recent Performance
- Nigeria went 0-1-7 in 2022 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -11. This year, its record is 4-1-1 versus fellow World Cup squads (+5 goal differential).
- Nigeria picked up a win on July 27 against Australia by a final score of 3-2. The victorious Nigeria took 17 fewer shots in the game, 10 compared to Australia's 27.
- Ohale, Oshoala and Kanu combined to score the three goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Ireland was 1-0-0 against teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +4. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 1-1-5 (-7 goal differential).
- In its most recent game, Ireland was taken down by Canada 2-1 on July 26. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- McCabe had the only goal for Ireland on three shots.
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Ireland vs. Nigeria: Women’s World Cup Group B Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 31
On Monday, July 31 at 6:00 AM ET, Nigeria (4 points) and Ireland (0 points) match up for each side's final match in Group B at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The moneyline odds for Nigeria to win this game are +120, with the draw at +234 and Ireland at +218. An over/under of 2.5 goals has been set for this match.
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Game Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- Nigeria Moneyline: +120
- Ireland Moneyline: +218
Nigeria vs. Ireland World Cup Betting Insights
- These teams average two goals per match combined, 0.5 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams score a combined 2.5 goals per game, equal to this game's total.
- Nigeria has not been a moneyline favorite yet this tournament.
- Nigeria has not played a game this tournament with moneyline odds of +120 or shorter.
- Ireland has been an underdog twice so far this tournament, and went 0-0-2 in those games.
- Ireland has played as an underdog of +218 or more once this tournament and lost that game.
Nigeria World Cup Stats
Ireland World Cup Stats
- Katie McCabe has scored one goal for Ireland in Women's World Cup (two games).
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Nigeria vs. Ireland Recent Performance
- Nigeria went 0-1-7 in 2022 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -11. This year, its record is 4-1-1 versus fellow World Cup squads (+5 goal differential).
- Nigeria picked up a win on July 27 against Australia by a final score of 3-2. The victorious Nigeria took 17 fewer shots in the game, 10 compared to Australia's 27.
- Ohale, Oshoala and Kanu combined to score the three goals for their club in the match against .
- In 2022, Ireland was 1-0-0 against teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +4. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 1-1-5 (-7 goal differential).
- In its most recent game, Ireland was taken down by Canada 2-1 on July 26. Canada outshot Ireland 16 to 13.
- McCabe had the only goal for Ireland on three shots.
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Adrenaline Junkies, Soar 100 Feet in the Air Like Superman on Maine’s Only Skycoaster
I admit, I used to be one hell of an adrenaline junkie. A couple of thrilling items on my own list have been parasailing, riding horseback up an active volcano in Costa Rica, and sky-diving in Maine...twice.
After my first skydiving experience, I was so hooked on the adrenaline that even my family noticed I was pretending to be superman—so naturally, I couldn't resist leaping out of a plane again just two weeks later!
At this point in my life, I am a bit more reserved. Don't get me wrong, I still let my thrill flag fly, I just do it a bit more cautiously. Why? Because I'm a proud mom and don't want to take the risk. So I gear my thrill seeking more towards what my awesome son can do with me.
If you are also someone that enjoys electrifying experiences, look no further then the very first sky wing in the entire state of Maine. It's called the Skycoaster! It's located at Seacoast Adventure in Windham.
Seacoast Adventures is located at 930 Roosevelt Trail in Windham and has so many activities for you and the family.
This specific exhilarating ride let's you swing 100 feet in the air, according to their Facebook page. All the while, you're feeling the rush of wind in your face as you glide through the sky like a Bald Eagle.
Pictured above is Dan. Each day Seacoast Adventures test the swing and perform daily ride inspections to ensure safety. Dan is riding above and to me, it looks like he is saluting his ride.
Are you a daredevil that is eager to fly on this heart-pounding swing 60-80 miles an hour?
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(iSeeCars) — The average new car costs $43,528, while the average one-to-five-year-old used car costs $34,291 according to the latest iSeeCars data.
While used cars are significantly cheaper than new cars, both are still a major expense. That’s why it’s important to set a realistic budget and determine how much money you can afford to pay for your new — or new to you — car. We have the answers to help you determine that age-old question: how much car can I afford?
- Determine Your Credit Score
Unless you’re paying for your car in full, you’ll need to secure a car loan. The first step toward getting a car loan and figuring out how much you can afford to pay is determining your credit score. This can also be referred to as your “FICO score” and is a numerical representation of your credit history. The three major credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – can each provide you with your FICO credit score. Another option is to check with your bank or credit card companies. Many of these institutions also provide a free credit monitoring service that will tell you your credit score.
A credit report, as well as monitoring services, also include a record of your credit history, including any items that are lowering your credit score. The higher your credit score, the better loan term you will be able to secure. Car manufacturers and dealerships will advertise special payment terms like zero-percent financing, but it’s important to remember those terms typically only apply to buyers with favorable, if not top-tier, credit scores.
If your credit score is low, you should try to boost your number before you purchase a car. You should aim for a credit score of 680 or above, but higher is always better. You can start by making sure you make your credit card and loan payments — especially any auto loan payments — on time. Resolve any past-due accounts, and pay down as much of the balance on your loans as you can, especially revolving credit accounts. You should also avoid opening new accounts, as frequent inquiries to the credit bureaus seeking new credit can lower your credit score.
While a good credit score isn’t required to secure a car loan, it will afford you a better annual percentage rate (APR) on the interest you’ll have to pay. The higher interest rate you have, the more you will end up paying in the long run. If you are unable to achieve a favorable credit score, another option is to get a co-signer on your loan. Your co-signer will agree to make loan payments if you default on your loan, which can lower an otherwise high interest rate.
- Determine Your Down Payment
Making a down payment will lower the amount of the loan, or principle, you will need to take out, which will reduce your monthly payment. This also reduces the overall interest you’ll pay on the loan over time. While this can help make a car easier to afford, don’t deplete your savings account. Be sure to keep enough money on hand for whatever surprises might come your way. Dealers and lenders may offer deals for zero down payment financing, but you can still put money down to shorten the length of your loan and reduce your monthly payment.
- Estimate the Value of Your Trade-In
The process of trading in your car begins with determining how much your car is worth. Major factors that impact your car’s value include how many miles it has on the odometer and its overall condition. Having your vehicle professionally detailed can also boost the trade-in value for your current vehicle.
Several websites, including Edmunds (Edmunds.com) and Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) have valuation tools that will give you a ballpark estimate on the value of your car. Make sure you are as honest as possible in answering any questions about your car’s condition. Some valuation tools offer an estimate specifically for trade-in value, but that’s just what it is – an estimate.
You can also sell your car to a private buyer, which will be more profitable than trading your car into a dealership. In this instance, you can price your car in accordance with its market value, which is higher than your car’s trade-in value. A car’s trade-in value is the amount of money a car dealer will offer you for your vehicle, whereas market value, also referred to as private party value, is the amount of money you would get selling your car directly to a buyer. Because dealerships handle the complex process of selling the vehicle, they offer a lower trade-in value to ensure they make a profit when they sell the car.
There are helpful online tools like the iSeeCars Price My Car Tool, which provide a detailed pricing report to help calculate your used car’s value. Simply enter your vehicle’s VIN or provide its make, model, year, trim, style, and mileage.
Whether you decide to sell your car privately or trade-in at the dealership, you can apply your car’s value toward the purchase price of your next vehicle, along with your down payment if you’re making one.
- Calculate Your Car Budget
Setting a monthly budget will guide your new or used car search. As a general rule of thumb, your car payment should not exceed 10 percent of your monthly income, and your total car expenses (fuel, maintenance, car insurance, registration) should not exceed 15 percent of your monthly take-home pay, which is the amount of money you make each month after taxes. Or, if you’re paying in cash, determine the amount you’re willing to pay for your vehicle. You can use the 15 percent rule as a guide, but if you have other major monthly expenses like student loans, you should determine a monthly payment you can comfortably afford.
- Determine Your Car Loan Amount
After you determine your monthly payment amount, you can determine how much you can borrow from a lender for your car purchase. One way to do this is by obtaining a pre-approval letter from a financial institution, which will review your credit history to determine how much money they will loan you. Keep in mind that you might be pre-approved for more than you can afford, so make sure you stick to your budget. You can also use a car affordability calculator, which is available on many personal finance websites, by entering your credit score, estimated monthly payment, and desired loan term. Remember — the shorter your loan term, the less you will pay in interest over time. Don’t be tempted to stretch out your loan term in order to have a lower monthly payment, because you’ll end up paying more in the long term. For example, if you purchase a $25,000 used car and put $4,000 down with an interest rate of 4.5 percent, your monthly payment on a four-year loan will be roughly $625 and you will pay $1,488 in interest over the duration of the loan. If you spread the loan out over five years with a higher interest rate of 5 percent, you will pay roughly $396 per month and nearly double, $2,778, in total interest. While a smaller monthly payment might seem appealing, it will cost you a lot more in the long run.
It’s important to note that most lenders will not provide a loan on a vehicle that’s more than five years old, so if you are relying on the financing you should consider a later model used vehicle.
- Shop Around for the Best Loan Rates
You should always visit a bank or credit union to get pre-approved for a loan before you go to the dealership. Even if you plan on securing an auto loan through the dealership, having a pre-approval option from a financial institution can help you negotiate against the dealer’s rate. It will also show them that you are a serious buyer, which will give you more bargaining power. Because dealers make more money on vehicles they finance, they will likely try to beat the rates you’ve already secured.
- New Car or Used Car?
When purchasing a vehicle, you have the choice of buying a new or used car. Although they are more expensive, there are perks to buying a new vehicle, including peace of mind, the reduced likelihood of unexpected repair bills, and warranty coverage. New cars also typically come with lower interest rates and financial incentives.
According to an iSeeCars study on off-lease car deals, the average used car loses 39 percent of its value after three years. When you buy a used car, the largest percentage of depreciation has already been absorbed by the original owner, and you get the car at a much lower price. You can even buy a car that is just one year old, which will typically cost 17 percent less than its new version. However, in today’s market, some lightly used cars cost more than their new versions, so be sure to compare the cost of new and lightly used vehicles. You may find that buying a new car is a better financial decision than purchasing a lightly-used one.
If you’re purchasing your used car through a franchise dealer, you will have the option to purchase a certified pre-owned (CPO) car. (Check out our handy guide to learn what does certified pre-owned mean? to better understand the CPO car buying process.) CPO cars are typically used cars that are less than five-years-old and have fewer than 75,000 miles on the odometer. CPO cars typically cost slightly more than non-certified used cars, but they are backed by manufacturer warranties and may also carry special financing. CPO cars combine the best of both the new and used car worlds, by offering added warranty protection on a late-model used car.
- Buying or Leasing?
Another factor to consider is whether you want to buy or lease your vehicle. If you choose to lease, you don’t need to finance because you’re not buying the car. You just need to be able to afford the down payment and the monthly payments. If you don’t want to borrow from a bank and take out a loan, leasing could be your best option. Your lease payments typically cost less money than what you would pay for a monthly car payment if you were buying the vehicle. You can also get a much nicer car for your money and get to drive a new car every few years. Another benefit of leasing is that you don’t have to pay for repairs, as issues with your car that occur during your lease term are usually covered by the car’s factory warranty.
The downside to leasing is that you never own the vehicle. As soon as your leasing term ends, you will begin the cycle again. If you purchase a vehicle, you will likely be able to enjoy several years without a car payment, provided that you don’t take out too long of a loan term. Another drawback is that car leases come with mileage limits, which commonly range from 12,000 to 15,000 miles per year. If you exceed those mileage limits, you will have to pay excessive mileage fees, which can get expensive. Lastly, the upfront cost to lease is usually more than if you were purchasing. You might need to put down a larger down payment due to your credit score, and it’s likely that the dealership will often want the first month’s payment as well.
For more information on leasing vs. buying a car, refer to our guide.
- Be Sure to Factor In Extra Costs
It’s important to make sure you budget for more than the advertised price of the car. While each state has different taxes and associated fees, you can expect to pay an extra 10% on top of the purchase price to cover the total cost of the vehicle. This includes sales tax, which is typically 5 percent to 10 percent depending on your state. There’s also documentation and registration fees, which also vary by state and the amount can be found on your state’s department of motor vehicles website. If you’re financing the vehicle, it’s important to understand you’ll also be paying interest on the financed portion of the vehicle. You should also research the car’s ownership costs to get a better understanding of what you’ll be paying per month. Car insurance is a major added expense, and it will cost more on later-model used vehicles. Be sure to check with your insurance agent before you purchase the vehicle to get an idea of what your new monthly rate will be. Be aware that used car insurance rates are also higher on sports cars and performance vehicles. You can also take the opportunity to shop around with other auto insurance companies to compare insurance quotes to ensure you’re getting the best rate. If you’re purchasing an SUV or a less fuel-efficient vehicle, you should also factor in additional fuel costs to make sure there is room in your budget. (You can refer to our list of Best Gas Mileage Cars to help reduce your fuel costs.)
- Find the Right Car
Once you’ve determined your budget, you can now search for cars within your budget. Helpful car websites and search engines have made it easier and more convenient than ever to find the right car to meet your needs. Car search engines like iSeeCars.com equip buyers with all the information they need to find the right vehicle.
- Beware of Depreciation
The depreciation on a new car means there’s a much greater loss in its value in the first few years after purchase compared to a used car. After all, The average new car loses nearly half its value after five years. If you’re going to keep your new car for the life of your loan, which will likely be between 5 and 7 years, that’s not a concern. But if you decide to switch cars earlier, the vehicle’s depreciation represents a significant ownership cost. If you plan to switch cars every few years you’ll save a lot of money buying cars that are at least 3 years old. Keep in mind that cars depreciate at different rates, so buying a car that best holds its value is a smart purchase decision.
12. Find the Best Price
Now that you’ve selected which models you’re interested in, you can do your research to find the best deal. While this mainly applies to used cars, which vary greatly in pricing, you can also do research to see which dealerships and manufacturers are offering the best new car incentives and finance rates. You may find that you can afford a more expensive vehicle than you anticipated if you spot a good deal.
Used car search engine iSeeCars.com uses data to objectively rank millions of cars and thousands of dealers, providing helpful insights and guidance to car buyers to find a good car at a good price from a trustworthy seller. Used car search engines and research sites allow you to easily compare prices and features like warranties, vehicle histories, and condition. Tools like the iSeeCars free VIN check will provide you with a pre-purchase analysis to ensure you are making the smartest purchase decision possible. It will also alert you to any red flags that could end up costing you money down the road. This includes:
- Pricing Analysis – Calculates the car’s fair value based on the local market and maps similar cars for sale locally.
- Condition – Analysis of mileage on the odometer, positives and negatives about the vehicle’s features and condition, and other resources like theft record, recalls.
- Depreciation – Estimates how much the car will depreciate over 1, 3, and 5 years
- Supply Analysis –Identifies similar vehicles for sale within the local area.
- Best Time to Buy – Analyzes when or what months may get you a better price.
- Vehicle History – Free CARFAX or Autocheck reports when provided by the seller.
Bottom Line
Whether you’re buying or leasing a car, it’s important to understand that you’ll likely keep your vehicle for several years. When taking out an auto loan or signing a lease contract, do your best to anticipate your future financial situation and make sure you’ll be able to make payments for the duration of the payment term. Also, when you determine how much you can afford to pay for a vehicle, you can still shop for cars that cost less than that amount. Just like it’s important to do your research and shop around for a vehicle, the same rule extends to auto loans. Follow our steps and you will find the best car at the best price within your budget.
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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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DEAR ANNIE: You printed “Thoughts from Ireland,” about the generous benefits that workers there have compared with those in the United States. I witnessed the same thing when we visited relatives in the U.K. 35 years ago. It was explained to me that companies hire enough employees to have coverage when workers are off for vacations or sick leave. They rotate the “floating” workers, who are trained to cover all types of work. Everyone has generous vacation time, but those with high stress jobs, especially in direct care, have extra time off for their mental health.
We found this quite interesting because we had worked in a field where, when we returned from our “vacation,” our work that came in while we were gone would be waiting for us. Only emergencies were handled, which put extra work on co-workers already handling their own work.
It would be great to have companies here follow some progressive practices for the mental health of the workers. Their system results in more people employed and a happier, more productive workforce. Too bad our corporations and employers cannot grasp that. -- Thoughts from the U.S.
DEAR THOUGHTS FROM THE U.S.: Most companies in the United States grasp what you are saying and offer generous benefits to their workers. You can compare our economic system with other systems, and I believe the American free enterprise system is best, certainly in terms of raising the overall standard of living. But thank you for your input.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Little Rock Police Department said a homicide investigation is underway after officers responded to a shooting at a gas station downtown Sunday morning.
LRPD officials said officers responded to a shooting in a parking lot of the Road Runner gas station on 800 Broadway Street just before 4 a.m.
When officers arrived, they said they found a man dead at the scene.
A person who works nearby said the area had recently become a gathering place for people late at night on the weekends.
The worker said surveillance video showed there were multiple people in the parking lot at the time of the shooting.
Authorities have not released any information about the victim or a possible suspect in this incident.
Officials with the LRPD said this is an ongoing investigation and will share updates when they become available.
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Former President Trump’s legal crises are growing more serious this week and show no signs of fading, even as his 2024 bid for the White House barrels forward.
Federal prosecutors filed additional serious charges against Trump on Thursday over his handling of classified materials after leaving the White House, and anticipation has reached a fever pitch over whether Trump will be charged in Washington, D.C., for his conduct after the 2020 election.
Here are five takeaways from the latest legal developments around Trump.
The new documents case charges are serious
The additional charges filed in Thursday’s superseding indictment point to more serious allegations against Trump that could make his grip on the GOP more tenuous in the months to come.
Prosecutors laid out a new set of allegations that Trump acted with two aides in attempts to delete surveillance footage at Mar-a-Lago after prosecutors subpoenaed it in connection with their investigation in June 2022. Trump now faces two new obstruction charges in connection with the allegations.
The indictment also included a new charge over Trump’s retention of a classified document containing secret Pentagon plans to attack Iran. The document is at the center of a recorded conversation mentioned in the original indictment in which Trump is discussing the materials with individuals who did not have security clearances.
The former president has tried to claim that he may not have had the physical document at the time, but the fresh allegations suggest prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to bring charges over the incident.
The nature of the allegations are sure to fuel further charges from Trump’s critics that he is unfit for office.
“I’ve never been indicted and I am not a lawyer, but if you are deleting evidence, it is because you know you are committing a crime,” former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), a 2024 presidential candidate, said Thursday night. “And anybody who supports this, anybody who defends this, is complicit in endangering America.”
Trump’s circle is increasingly implicated
The superseding indictment added a third defendant to the case: Carlos De Oliveira, the property manager of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
De Oliveira joins longtime Trump aide Walt Nauta in being charged in connection with the former president’s retention of classified documents and possible obstruction of efforts to get them back.
The indictment alleges De Oliveira, 56, extensively pushed Mar-a-Lago’s director of information technology (IT) — who was not charged or named in the indictment — to delete surveillance footage after prosecutors subpoenaed it in June 2022 in connection with their investigation.
Other Trump associates could still be implicated in the ongoing investigations into Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, particularly over a scheme to appoint alternative electors that would flip the Electoral College in Trump’s favor.
“Sadly, I’ve made this statement to many different people … Walt Nauta, run. Carlos [De Oliveira], run,” said Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney who reached a deal with prosecutors in Manhattan and has since turned against the former president.
Volume of legal risks is on the rise
One concern for Trump is that the sheer volume of charges against him is mounting, increasing his legal exposure.
The superseding indictment in the documents case means Trump now faces a total of 40 criminal counts in that case alone, three more than he did previously.
Trump is separately facing 34 felony counts in Manhattan over allegations of a hush money scheme to keep quiet allegations of an affair.
And Trump may face charges elsewhere; he is still under federal investigation in Washington, D.C., and in Georgia over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Legal experts have noted that the more charges Trump faces, the greater his risk of being convicted on even a single count. “If you had a choice, you wouldn’t want to be indicted in three different jurisdictions,” said one Republican strategist.
Jan. 6 charges loom
Trump attorneys met with special counsel Jack Smith’s office Thursday over the investigation into the former president’s efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
With an indictment seeming imminent, Trump’s lawyers sought to make the case for why their client should not be charged.
A grand jury has typically been meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, though no indictment was announced this week.
Still, Trump has received a target letter in the case, typically a sign that prosecutors have enough evidence to charge an individual in an investigation.
On top of the anticipation that is building over charges in D.C., the former president is under investigation in Georgia over his efforts to overturn the state’s election results in 2020. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has indicated charges could be announced in August, setting up for yet another cycle of bad legal developments for the former president.
Trump ups pressure on GOP allies
As the legal pressure on Trump mounts, he has turned to some of his Republican allies to ratchet up their defenses.
Trump, in comments to Fox News Digital after the superseding indictment was filed, complained that the charges against him were “ridiculous” and that the Justice Department was abusing its power.
“Hopefully the Republican Party will do something about it,” Trump said.
The former president’s comments may turn up the heat on some of his supporters in the House, and even Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), to back funding cuts to the special counsel’s office. Such measures have been floated by staunch Trump allies such as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).
The reality for Republicans is they will have to continue to answer questions about Trump’s conduct as the cases against him develop and the charges potentially mount.
Trump, asked if he would end his 2024 campaign even if convicted, told conservative radio host John Fredericks, “not at all.”
“There’s nothing in the Constitution to say that it could. And not at all,” Trump said. “Even the radical left crazies are saying no, that wouldn’t stop. And it wouldn’t stop me either.” | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/5-takeaways-as-trumps-legal-troubles-mount/ | 2023-07-30T15:56:54 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/5-takeaways-as-trumps-legal-troubles-mount/ |
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Four people are dead and two are hospitalized after two separate crashes on Saturday. Both incidents are connected to an annual air show in Wisconsin, according to officials.
The first crash happened shortly after 9 a.m. A T-6 Texan aircraft crashed into Lake Winnebago near Oshkosh, where the Experimental Aircraft Association is holding its annual fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture.
Both people aboard the aircraft died, according to EAA officials.
A few hours later, a Rotorway 162F helicopter and ELA 10 Eclipse gyrocopter collided in mid-air at the south end of the EAA AirVenture flight line at Wittman Regional Airport, killing two and injuring two others. Both of the injured are in stable condition, according to EAA.
The Oshkosh Fire Department said one of the aircraft landed on top of a parked plane, but did not clarify which.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating both accidents and has not provided a cause for either.
“Naturally, with the mid-air collision, somebody was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” EAA director of communications Dick Knapinski said. “How that occurred and why that occurred is what the NTSB will investigate and, from then, lessons will be learned as to what aviators can do to keep themselves safer.”
The investigation will likely take months to reach its conclusion.
“NTSB investigations typically take between a full year to 18 months to complete,” Knapinski explained. “They will have a preliminary investigation within the next week or so and then put out those findings. But the probable cause will probably take a year or more to determine by the board.”
The factors the NTSB will examine in its investigations include weather conditions, pilot experience, aircraft condition, flight pattern, and communication between ground and flight operations to determine the cause, which could be pilot error, a mechanical issue, or another reason, according to Knapinski. He described the weather as “mild” and likely not a contributing factor.
“Having accidents like this in the singular is very rare,” he said. “Having two fatal accidents take place on the same day is exceedingly rare.”
These are not the first incidents regarding aircraft at or en route to EAA this week. On Thursday, a single-engine plane bound for EAA AirVenture crash-landed in a cornfield in Green Lake County, hospitalizing two people.
On Tuesday, Knapinski said there was a “forced landing” east of the north/south runway at EAA AirVenture. The pilot was the only person onboard and was not injured.
Last Saturday, a single-engine ERCO Ercoupe headed to EAA AirVenture crashed in Fond du Lac County, injuring the pilot.
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(The Conversation) – Rivers have been the lifeblood of human civilization throughout history, and yet we know surprisingly little about what lives in many of them – including the giant creatures that prowl their depths.
While we know the biggest animal in the ocean is the blue whale and the largest marine fish is the whale shark, the identity of the world’s largest freshwater fish species long remained a mystery.
Until 2022, that is, when fishers in Cambodia caught a giant freshwater stingray in the remote reaches of the Mekong River.
Weighing an astounding 661 pounds, the stingray surpassed by 15 pounds a giant catfish caught in Thailand in 2005 that had previously been considered the unofficial record holder.
The discovery marked a milestone in fish biologist Zeb Hogan’s more than two-decade quest to study and protect giant freshwater fish. As a group, these megafish are among the most endangered animals on the planet.The world’s largest freshwater fish confirmed so far is a stingray caught in the Mekong River.
Before releasing the female ray back into the river, Hogan’s research team put an acoustic tracker on her. She has been sending back clues about stingrays’ elusive behavior ever since.
Colossal catfish and gargantuan gars
In a new book, “Chasing Giants: In Search of the World’s Largest Freshwater Fish,” Hogan and I tell the troubling story of the 30 or so fish species that live exclusively in rivers and lakes and can grow to more than 200 pounds or at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.
Found on all continents except Antarctica, they are a wonderfully weird bunch of creatures, from colossal catfish and carp to gargantuan gars.
But freshwater vertebrate populations have declined over the past five decades at twice the rate experienced by species within terrestrial or marine ecosystems. Megafish numbers in particular fell by a shocking 94%, according to one study of more than 200 large freshwater species.
One of the largest species, the Chinese paddlefish, is believed to have gone extinct sometime in the 2000s. “This is a fish that had been on Earth for more than 100 million years before disappearing in a flash,” says Hogan, who used to host National Geographic’s “Monster Fish” television show and now leads a University of Nevada, Reno, research project I am involved with called Wonders of the Mekong, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The importance of very large fish to freshwater ecosystems has been woefully understudied. Many giant freshwater fish are apex predators that can have profound effects on the ecosystems in which they live by keeping their prey populations in check and maintaining biodiversity.
What’s killing off the megafish
The decline of giant freshwater fish is due to human impacts, such as overfishing, dam building and climate change.
Large fish are disproportionately targeted by fishing. Since many of these species are slow to mature, they may never reach the age to reproduce. Dam building is another major threat, because large fish often need to make long migrations to complete their life cycles, and a new dam can block their migration paths.
In the Mekong, where more giant fish species are found than in any other river, climate change is causing more severe droughts and disrupting the monsoon seasons that govern the river’s essential flood regime.
There are signs that interest in freshwater species is gaining momentum, including increasing calls to explicitly include freshwater ecosystems in the 30×30 initiative, a global effort to set aside 30% of land and sea area for conservation by 2030. So far, however, conservation efforts to protect endangered giant freshwater fish species are mostly regional.
Alligator gars and sturgeon make a comeback
Although the outlook for most giant fish remains grim, some species, like the air-breathing arapaima in South America, may be bucking the trend.
The arapaima, a torpedo-shaped giant that can grow to lengths of more than 12 feet, has long been overharvested by fishers in the Amazon, where it’s known as the Amazonian cod. But stricter fishing regulations introduced by Indigenous communities appear to have led to populations’ rebounding in many places.
In the United States, the alligator gar, another air-breathing megafish, was once largely considered a “trash fish” thought to devour game fish, so it was systematically exterminated from much of its southern range. But then scientists began to study the species and found it was an important contributor to ecosystem functions. Today, alligator gar populations have bounced back in rivers like the Trinity in Texas.
A similar case involves the lake sturgeon, one of the few true freshwater sturgeons, whose populations in Wisconsin have benefited from long-term conservation efforts and science-driven management that includes strictly regulated seasonal recreational fishing.
Protecting the giants of the Mekong
Back in Cambodia, our Wonders of the Mekong project is raising public awareness about the plight of the megafish, and we are working closely with local fishers to encourage them to protect threatened species.
In an example of those efforts’ paying off, fishers in early 2023 caught a Mekong giant catfish weighing more than 200 pounds. Instead of killing it and selling the meat for a sizable profit, the fishers decided to release the fish in an elaborate ceremony in which it was sprinkled with flowers before it was let go.
In recent months, our project has also reintroduced into the Mekong rare giant catfish that were captured as young fish and raised in Cambodia, and giant barb, another critically endangered megafish species that historically has grown to 600 pounds.
While giant freshwater stingray numbers have plummeted in other parts of its native Southeast Asian range, the population appears to be relatively robust in the upper stretches of the Mekong River in Cambodia where the record ray was discovered. Data collected from that female, and reported in a study I co-authored, shows it is staying in much the same location, leading researchers to believe the area could be an important refuge for the stingrays and possibly other megafish.
Long-standing plans by the Cambodian government to build two large dams on this section of the river appear to have been scrapped, at least for now. At the end of 2022, the government instead put forth a proposal to turn the biodiverse stretch of the river, which is also home to a critically endangered population of Irrawaddy river dolphins, into a UNESCO World Heritage site.
While the record stingray is big, it might not be the largest of this species of ray in the Mekong. Local fishers speak of rays growing up to 200 pounds heavier.
It’s also possible the giant stingray is not the largest freshwater fish species. Research on the arapaima, for example, suggests it could grow as big, or even bigger, in places like Guyana. But, as Hogan says, “It’s not about finding the biggest fish. It’s about learning more about these amazing creatures to figure out how to better protect them.” | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/in-search-of-the-wonderfully-weird-giants-lurking-in-earths-rivers/ | 2023-07-30T15:56:57 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/in-search-of-the-wonderfully-weird-giants-lurking-in-earths-rivers/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The U.S. Geological Survey has a morbid request: they want you to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers if you live in one of six states.
According to the USGS, the pilot program hopes to collect specimens that can help “identify contaminants and environmental factors which may be contributing to the decline of insect populations.” said USGS.
“There are some questions that can’t effectively be answered without help from a lot of people. It’s what makes citizen science so special and valuable,” said Julie Dietze, USGS scientist-in-charge of the effort. “Collections like this one are important because they have the potential to provide scientists now, and 20 years from now, access to specimens.”
“Citizen scientists” have been submitting their butterflies, moths, and skippers since April, but based on how many specimens have been received, collections may continue through November 2024.
The USGS is hoping to collect these dead insects to establish a Lepidoptera Research Collection and all the specimens collected will be added to the USGS Research Scientific Collections database.
If you live in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas, you can participate in the USGS’s pilot program. These states were selected because they’re relatively close the migration pathway of Monarch butterflies, their proximity to the Corn Belt, and the number of Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Before you run out to catch butterflies for submission, USGS says it will only accept insects that are already dead that have not been collected alive. The insect must also be larger than two inches.
Additionally, species that are protected by the U.S.’s Endangered Species Act or by state law are not accepted. Within the six participating states, that includes only the Mitchell’s satyr Butterfly, which is found in Alabama.
Once you’ve found your dead bug, the USGS recommends putting it in a resealable plastic bag. Insects that are damaged or not fully intact will be accepted, and bugs can be put into the same bags. If you aren’t able to ship your bugs within three days, you can freeze them.
Specimens should then be placed into a sealed envelope addressed to:
USGS LRC
1217 Biltmore Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
You do not need to include a return address.
Species that are mailed in will be evaluated for the occurrence of antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, and mycotoxins, according to USGS.
Officials say the ‘dead’-line is November 1, 2023. | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ | 2023-07-30T15:56:58 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ |
Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida
(AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in news articles or by the network’s hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
Trump had been seeking punitive damages of $475 million in the federal lawsuit filed last October in South Florida, claiming the references hurt his reputation and political career. Trump is a candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination in what is his third run for the presidency.
U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, who was appointed by Trump, said Friday in his ruling that the former president’s defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements. Moreover, it was a stretch to believe that, in viewers’ minds, that phrase would connect Trump’s efforts challenging the 2020 election results to Nazi propaganda or Hitler’s genocidal and authoritarian regime, the judge said.
“CNN’s use of the phrase ‘the Big Lie’ in connection with Trump’s election challenges does not give rise to a plausible inference that Trump advocates the persecution and genocide of Jews or any other group of people,” the judge wrote in his decision.
Email messages seeking comment were sent to Trump’s attorneys in South Florida and Washington. Email messages seeking comment also were sent to CNN attorneys in Atlanta and South Florida.
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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in news articles or by the network’s hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
Trump had been seeking punitive damages of $475 million in the federal lawsuit filed last October in South Florida, claiming the references hurt his reputation and political career. Trump is a candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination in what is his third run for the presidency.
U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, who was appointed by Trump, said Friday in his ruling that the former president’s defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements. Moreover, it was a stretch to believe that, in viewers’ minds, that phrase would connect Trump’s efforts challenging the 2020 election results to Nazi propaganda or Hitler’s genocidal and authoritarian regime, the judge said.
“CNN’s use of the phrase ‘the Big Lie’ in connection with Trump’s election challenges does not give rise to a plausible inference that Trump advocates the persecution and genocide of Jews or any other group of people,” the judge wrote in his decision.
Email messages seeking comment were sent to Trump’s attorneys in South Florida and Washington. Email messages seeking comment also were sent to CNN attorneys in Atlanta and South Florida.
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Just over two weeks after a video of a Meridian police officer repeatedly punching a suspect as he put him in handcuffs was posted on Twitter, the department announced the officer did not violate its use of force policy.
This is not a unique outcome; between 2018 and 2022, the Meridian Police Department conducted 619 use of force investigations and three were found to be out of policy, results from a public records request show.
Nampa Police in that time frame conducted 208 use of force investigations and three were to be found outside the policy, records show.
Nampa’s use of force was 67% white suspects and 37% of the reports involved Hispanic people.
Meridian’s involved 73% against white people, and 14% were Hispanic and just under 6% were Black.
Use of force investigations are complicated, taking into account state and federal laws as well as department policies, and are often done internally in reports that aren’t subject to Idaho’s public records laws.
Low incidence of force being found out of policy can be attributed to proper training, but it could also indicate issues with how the policy is written, experts the Idaho Press spoke to say.
“It’s possible that it could be reflective of a well behaved police force. But then again, the policy looks like it’s very broad,” said Cody Jorgensen, Boise State University associate professor of criminal justice.
Force accounts for a low percentage of total police contacts, but high-profile cases of its use — such as the video of the Meridian police officer — often have implications for public trust and perceptions of community policing.
Recent police shootings in the area, such as Payton Wasson in Boise, have increased calls for police accountability. However, uses of force that aren’t deadly may be less publicized but still impact community relations.
“There is going to be that disjuncture between what a reasonable police officer at Nampa or Meridian thinks is a reasonable amount of force juxtaposed to the court of public opinion,” Jorgensen said. “I do think the public has a much higher bar when it comes to our expectations of when use of force is warranted and how much of it is warranted.”
To understand these investigations and officers’ uses of force in the field, the Idaho Press spoke to the Nampa and Meridian police departments.
DEPARTMENT PERSPECTIVE
Nampa interim Police Chief Curt Shankel says he sees the department’s low number of out-of-policy incidents as a sign his officers are doing their job correctly and in accordance with their training. And Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea agreed.
Basterrechea said he has no concerns that the policy is being applied too broadly.
Shakel said of Nampa’s use of force numbers, “Because it is a low percentage, that tells me our officers are doing things right. It tells me that the training that is being offered to them at the academy and throughout the FTO (field training officer) program is doing what it needs to.”
The two departments are of a similar size: Nampa currently has 144 sworn officer positions and Meridian is budgeted for 143 sworn officer positions. But Meridian had almost three times the number of use of force incidents over the same five-year period.
Basterrechea attributed that to tracking uses of force differently. Meridian police said the department tracks incidents that include controlled handcuffing, use of the wrap restraint, strikes, taking someone to the ground, discharging a firearm, use of a baton, use of a taser, use of a dog and a felony stop tactic. Controlled handcuffing involves a stronger control on someone, Basterrechea said.
Nampa reports strikes as well as uses of tasers, batons, pepper spray and guns.
Shankel said incoming officers have around 80 hours of use-of-force training under their belt from the state police academy, and the department holds regular training each week on different topics and situations, with most including a use of force component.
When a force occurs, such as an officer hits the suspect during an arrest, that officer is expected to immediately report to their supervisor while still on the scene. Videos and photos are all documented and the suspect may be interviewed on their version of the events as well, Shankel said.
The report goes to the use of force board, which comprises experts in different type of force, said Traffic Sgt. Doug Harward, chair of the use of force board and high liability use of force instructor. The board will evaluate the report and submit a recommendation on whether to review further or if there’s training deficiencies to the officer’s lieutenant. The lieutenant will then decide whether it should be submitted to the Office of Professional Standards for more investigation.
“It’s a multi-step process and we look at it objectively, so we’re making sure that we match, not how we feel about what happened, but the actual facts of the case,” Harward said.
The Office of Professional Standards is made up of two investigators who normally do background checks on incoming employees and internal investigations. If there’s a violation, discipline will depend on the severity. It could be a letter of reprimand on their file, retraining, to termination. If there’s a criminal violation, a separate criminal investigation would be done by an outside agency, Shankel said.
If a use of force isn’t reported, a superior would determine if the omission was intentional and refer it to the Office of Professional Standards if it was intentionally left out.
In Meridian, officers who use force are required to report it to the sergeant or the corporal, depending on who is on that day. The lieutenant reviews the use of force, followed by the captain and then the office of professional standards and training. If there’s something that needs to be brought up to the chief, Basterrechea reviews it.
If someone doesn’t report use of force, the department starts an internal affairs investigation.
Basterrechea said in a review, they don’t talk to the person who force was used on. Instead, they go through several factors.
“No, we evaluate the use of force … Did we have a legal reason to use force? Did we have a valid reason to use force?” Basterrechea said, enumerating on his fingers. “Was the level or the amount of force, the amount of force that we would expect?”
Capt. Berle Stokes said the department has to consider whether the force meets the constitutional standard and whether it meets department standards.
“The department standards are much more strict than the legal standards,” Stokes said.
Meridian Police also have early warning systems for when officers have a certain amount of complaints and uses of force. Basterrechea said the most number by any officer in 2022 was six. Sometimes, Basterrechea said reviewing a use of force means the force is lawful but the officer may need remedial training.
Shankel said that Nampa also has an early warning system in place in which the supervisors will review officers’ files and flag anyone who may have several use of force reports on file. The supervisor would then determine if the officer should undergo counseling or retraining.
“If they’re justified, we still want to see, if you’ve had a bunch of them, what’s the scenario around that so we can make sure that the officer is whole,” Shankel said. “ We don’t want to take our work home with us, but we don’t want to bring a bad day at home to work with us either.”
Ultimately, Stokes said the Meridian Police Department has to balance their interest in doing their jobs as police and the amount of force used to accomplish that. Both Stokes and Basterrechea said use of force is messy, not easy and not what it looks like on TV.
“You don’t use a 10 pound sledge hammer to squash a fly,” Stokes said. “There is no easy button. Each one of these things have their own dynamics.”
POLICE OVERSIGHT AND POLICIES
Policing, especially when it comes to oversight and use of force, is extremely difficult to study in the U.S.
Joseph De Angelis, a professor of criminology and sociology, researches the effectiveness of different types of oversight and in 2016 completed a report for the U.S. Department of Justice on best practices for oversight.
He said that internal affairs cases are some of the most sensitive and thus departments are reluctant to share the information. Personnel, law enforcement and investigatory records are exempt under Idaho’s public records law. There’s also a lack of “rigorous systematic research” in the field.
However, in his research he’s found a number of factors are related to effective oversight: adequate funding, independence, and having oversight agencies that are outside the police department’s chain of command.
De Angelis said it’s uncommon for medium-size departments, such as Meridian and Nampa, to have outside oversight agencies.
There’s also sometimes issues with not having enough resources or staff time to devote to updating policies.
“There’s a lot of variation in terms of how police departments write their use of force policies,” De Angelis said. “Some do an amazing job and then others, for a variety of reasons, don’t always do as good of a job. … Sometimes that’s a resource limitation or an expertise limitation.”
Ambiguity in policies isn’t uncommon, he said, but it’s been something that’s improved in most departments in recent years.
Shankel said that Nampa uses Lexipol, which is a national guide on public policy management. He said the department frequently receives updates, especially if federal or state laws change.
However, he said each situation is unique and no policy is perfect.
“No policy is going to be able to hit every single thing, there’s just no way, because human nature. Nobody’s going to act the same every time,” Shankel said.
When it comes to applying those policies, Jorgensen said there’s wide agreement among policing scholars that police investigating themselves “doesn’t cut it.”
“These policies allow for just an immense amount of discretion for police,” Jorgensen said. “Discretion can be the best thing but also the worst enemy. It is a double-edged sword because it is necessary, but also it can get out of hand.”
He said a general rule of thumb is to allow some discretion, but with oversight. There needs to be rules, he said.
Meridian’s policy says there is no way to specify the “exact amount or type of reasonable force” that should be applied in a given situation. Officers have to use guidelines to make decisions professionally, impartially and reasonably.
“The Meridian Police Department recognizes and respects the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone,” the policy states. “Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation, and a careful balancing of all interests.”
PUBLIC PERCEPTION
Basterrechea remembers when he first started in policing, working with an officer who he described as “extremely rude, belittling the person we’d arrested.” Basterrechea said he reported the “out of line” officer, though he doesn’t know what happened internally.
But he pulled the officer away, Basterrechea recalled on Wednesday.
“My point to him was, from my perspective, that’s the type of officer that gets good officers killed,” Basterrechea said. “Because people remember that.”
Shankel and Harward of Nampa also both recalled moments when they stepped in because an officer was getting heated.
“We do have a policy for that,” Harward said. “Realizing that officers are in stressful, unknown situations, that can cause them to get heated, because we’re people, but we really as part of our training we train each other to watch each other’s backs.”
Although use of force is infrequent, these rare events often draw the most attention and skew people’s perceptions of how often they occur. Often the only cases people are aware of are from videos taken from witnesses shared widely or when the departments disclose them, typically in cases involving shootings or deaths.
The court of public opinion often views incidents differently even if the force is within policy.
In the 2020 textbook “Evaluating Police Use of Force,” authors Seth Stoughton, Jeffrey Noble, and Geoffrey P. Alpert wrote, “Public confidence and trust in policing are exceptionally important for at least three pragmatic reasons: the impact they can have on crime rates, police effectiveness, and safety.”
The authors explained that low trust in the police can negatively affect how well people cooperate or how heated encounters with police can get.
“In the ambiguous environment of a police encounter, officers and community members who distrust each other are more likely to perceive each other as a threat and to react accordingly, increasing the potential for violence,” they wrote.
Shankel said he realizes that use of force does not often help public perception.
“No matter what level of force you use, it does not look good on video,” he said. “That’s just the nature of it.”
He said that the officer’s main duty is to get a suspect in custody as quickly as possible, and the officer is obligated to use the amount of force necessary to do so. He said there’s a formal complaint process for those who feel they were unfairly treated or wrongly arrested.
“It’s the individual’s actions that’s going to lead to use of force,” Shankel said. “If people just comply and do what they’re told, there’s no force ever used. … But once you use force, the officer’s not going to have a choice. We’re not going to get stabbed or shot first.”
But dealing with danger and overcoming a suspect’s resistance also have to be balanced with public perception.
“If doing things by the book pisses off the public then maybe it’s a good idea to revise the book,” Jorgensen said. “Because police have to work with the public and the public have to work with the police.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/treasure-valley-officers-rarely-found-to-violate-use-of-force-policies-an-in-depth-look/article_1c82e49a-2d7e-11ee-b45c-671261c5f1a4.html | 2023-07-30T15:57:08 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/treasure-valley-officers-rarely-found-to-violate-use-of-force-policies-an-in-depth-look/article_1c82e49a-2d7e-11ee-b45c-671261c5f1a4.html |
Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida
(AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in news articles or by the network’s hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
Trump had been seeking punitive damages of $475 million in the federal lawsuit filed last October in South Florida, claiming the references hurt his reputation and political career. Trump is a candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination in what is his third run for the presidency.
U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, who was appointed by Trump, said Friday in his ruling that the former president’s defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements. Moreover, it was a stretch to believe that, in viewers’ minds, that phrase would connect Trump’s efforts challenging the 2020 election results to Nazi propaganda or Hitler’s genocidal and authoritarian regime, the judge said.
“CNN’s use of the phrase ‘the Big Lie’ in connection with Trump’s election challenges does not give rise to a plausible inference that Trump advocates the persecution and genocide of Jews or any other group of people,” the judge wrote in his decision.
Email messages seeking comment were sent to Trump’s attorneys in South Florida and Washington. Email messages seeking comment also were sent to CNN attorneys in Atlanta and South Florida.
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MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A shooting at a large party in Indiana early Sunday morning left one person dead, police said. A hospital said 19 people were being treated for injuries at its facility.
Muncie police responded to multiple reports of gunfire on the city’s east side just after 1 a.m., The Star Press reported. Police said in a news release that there was no active threat to the community and that “multiple” victims were injured, including some critically.
“Due to the number of victims and nature of the incident, multiple agencies were contacted to assist,” Muncie Deputy Police Chief Melissa Criswell said in a statement sent to The Star Press.
Police did not say how many people were injured, but officials at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie told The Associated Press that 19 victims were treated in their emergency department for injuries related to the shooting, and 13 remained at the hospital in stabilized condition Sunday morning. Criswell said some victims sustained critical injuries and were transferred by medical helicopter to other facilities. | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/one-person-is-dead-and-multiple-were-wounded-in-indiana-shooting-police-say/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-30T15:57:09 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/one-person-is-dead-and-multiple-were-wounded-in-indiana-shooting-police-say/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
(AP) – A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been reported as kidnapped as the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel advisory” in the country and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave there amid growing security concerns.
Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse for El Roi Haiti, and her daughter were kidnapped on Thursday, the organization said in a statement Saturday. El Roi, which runs a school and ministry in Port au Prince, said the two were taken from campus. Dorsainvil is the wife of the program’s director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family,” El Roi president and co-founder Jason Brown said in the statement. “Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus.”
A State Department spokesperson said in a statement Saturday it is “aware of reports of the kidnapping of two U.S. citizens in Haiti,” adding, “We are in regular contact with Haitian authorities and will continue to work with them and our U.S. government interagency partners.”
In its advisory Thursday, the department said that “kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens.”
It said kidnappings often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed.
Earlier this month, the National Human Rights Defense Network issued a report warning about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings and the U.N. Security Council met to discuss Haiti’s worsening situation.
WMUR-TV reported that Dorsainvil is from Middleton, New Hampshire, and went to Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, which has a program to support nursing education in Haiti.
“It doesn’t surprise me that Alix chose to get involved in this type of service work,” Regis College president Toni Hays told the station. “She was amazing. She was passionate, she was compassionate.” | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/us-mother-daughter-reportedly-kidnapped-in-haiti-do-not-travel-advisory-issued/ | 2023-07-30T15:57:10 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/us-mother-daughter-reportedly-kidnapped-in-haiti-do-not-travel-advisory-issued/ |
In the world of pizza, Chicago will forever be associated with the gut-busting deep-dish version. But recently, it’s the city’s crisp-crusted, tavern-style pie that’s dominating menus from New York to Los Angeles.
“Nothing is more Chicago than a cracker-thin pizza,” maintains Tony Scardino, a Windy City pizzaiolo who runs the Professor Pizza pop-up. His family started serving tavern pies to Chicagoans 80 years ago.
A tavern pie bears little resemblance to its pudgy, deep-dish cousin. The slim, butter-imbued crust can be as crunchy as a Saltine cracker when it’s done right. It’s loaded with toppings — the classic is Italian sausage — that spill from edge to edge and over the sides of the round pie. It’s cut into small squares, perfect for balancing a beer in one hand and a slice in the other.
In fact, the shape is key to the pie’s origin story. Steve Dolinsky, Chicago pizza expert and author of “The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City,” believes the style was born in the 1940s when bar owners with kitchens started offering customers a salty bite alongside a frosty beer or whiskey shot. They cut them into small squares “so they’d fit on a cocktail napkin,” says Dolinsky, enabling patrons to eat without plates or utensils.
It was a way for tavern owners “to keep patrons at the bar as long as possible after their workday,” explains Scardino. In the ’40s, his grandfather, also named Tony Scardino, began making the crisp pies: He would “lace the pizzas with anchovy oil or diced anchovies for added salt content — in order to entice patrons to order more beer.”
Besides offering the ability to double fist a slice with a drink, the pizzas have the advantage of being cooked in gas ovens. Although Pizza Master ovens are the equipment of choice for many chefs, home cooks could ultimately fire a tavern-style pie in a home oven that can reach 500 degrees.
Software engineer-turned-pizza maker Dave Lichterman launched Windy City Pie out of his Seattle condo in 2015; now, he runs it from an unfussy, art deco-styled dining room in Phinney Ridge. After nearly five years of research, he added tavern pizzas to the menu.
In addition to a build-your-own option, he’s serving two of his own arrangements: the Starkness ($25), made with red sauce, mozzarella, roasted garlic, pepperoni and mushrooms, and the Dolinsky ($23), an ode to the renowned pizza expert, with the same red sauce and mozzarella plus housemade Italian sausage and hot giardiniera. In the spirit of Chicago, the amari-focused bar program includes the city’s notorious Malört on tap.
This low-barrier, dogma-free entry — compared with, say, the requisite 1,000 degrees, often wood-fueled inferno needed to leopard spot a Neapolitan pie — makes the tavern style especially appealing to chefs. An added benefit for New York pizza shop owners: They won’t be affected by a proposed law that would require restaurants baking with coal- and wood-fueled hearths to cut down on carbon emissions by buying expensive air filtration systems. Tavern-style pizza fervor has already gripped Manhattan, thanks to Windy City native Emmett Burke and his hip Midwestern pizza parlor, Emmett’s on Grove.
“When I was growing up in Chicago, tavern-style thin crust pizza was not a destination pizza,” recalls Lichterman, who began serving the pies almost a decade ago. He’s watching the pizza landscape change. “There are chefs in and out of the Midwest really elevating and enhancing [tavern] pizza with their unique spin, ingredients and culinary perspective,” he says. | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/the-pizza-thats-taking-over-the-u-s-and-seattle/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-30T15:57:10 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/the-pizza-thats-taking-over-the-u-s-and-seattle/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A helicopter hit power lines and crashed near an interstate in Ohio over the weekend, killing the pilot and causing a series of crashes, authorities said.
The Bell 206L-4 aircraft was flying near I-70 in Springfield Township in Clark County when it hit the lines and crashed into a cornfield shortly after noon Saturday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.
The pilot, 36-year-old Isaac Lee Santos of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at the scene, state troopers said. The aircraft was owned by Helicopter Applicators Inc. of Gettysburg, which does aerial applications such as herbicide and insecticide to farmland and other industries, according to the Springfield News-Sun.
Power lines fell onto the westbound and eastbound lanes of I-70, resulting in minor crashes of seven vehicles, authorities said. No other injuries were reported. The highway was closed for about five hours and Ohio Edison crews have been working to restore power to the area.
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DENVER (AP) — As Denver neared triple-digit temperatures, Ben Gallegos sat shirtless on his porch swatting flies off his legs and spritzing himself with a misting fan to try to get through the heat. Gallegos, like many in the nation’s poorest neighborhoods, doesn’t have air conditioning.
The 68-year-old covers his windows with mattress foam to insulate against the heat and sleeps in the concrete basement. He knows high temperatures can cause heat stroke and death, and his lung condition makes him more susceptible. But the retired brick layer, who survives on about $1,000 a month largely from Social Security, says air conditioning is out of reach.
“Take me about 12 years to save up for something like that,” he said. “If it’s hard to breath, I’ll get down to emergency.”
As climate change fans hotter and longer heat waves, breaking record temperatures across the U.S. and leaving dozens dead, the poorest Americans suffer the hottest days with the fewest defenses. Air conditioning, once a luxury, is now a matter of survival.
As Phoenix weathered it’s 27th consecutive day above 110 degrees (43 Celsius) Wednesday, the nine who died indoors didn’t have functioning air conditioning, or it was turned off. Last year, all 86 heat-related deaths indoors were in uncooled environments.
“To explain it fairly simply: Heat kills,” said Kristie Ebi, a University of Washington professor who researches heat and health. “Once the heat wave starts, mortality starts in about 24 hours.”
It’s the poorest and people of color, from Kansas City to Detroit to New York City and beyond, who are far more likely to face grueling heat without air conditioning, according to a Boston University analysis of 115 U.S. metros.
“The temperature differences … between lower-income neighborhoods, neighborhoods of color and their wealthier, whiter counterparts have pretty severe consequences,” said Cate Mingoya-LaFortune of Groundwork USA, an environmental justice organization. “There are these really big consequences like death. … But there’s also ambient misery.”
Some have window units that can offer respite, but “in the dead of heat, it don’t do nothing,” said Melody Clark, who stopped Friday to get food at a nonprofit in Kansas City, Kansas, as temperatures soared to 101, and high humidity made it feel like 109. When the central air conditioning at her rental house went on the fritz, her landlord installed a window unit. But it doesn’t do much during the day.
So the 45-year-old wets her hair, cooks outside on a propane grill and keeps the lights off indoors. She’s taken the bus to the library to cool off. At night she flips the box unit on, hauling her bed into the room where it’s located to sleep.
As far as her two teenagers, she said: “They aren’t little bitty. We aren’t dying in the heat. … They don’t complain.”
While billions in federal funding have been allocated to subsidize utility costs and the installation of cooling systems, experts say they often only support a fraction of the most vulnerable families and some still require prohibitive upfront costs. Installing a centralized heat pump system for heating and cooling can easily reach $25,000.
President Joe Biden announced steps on Thursday to defend against extreme heat, highlighting the expansion of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which funnels money through states to help poorer households pay utility bills.
While the program is critical, said Michelle Graff, who studies the subsidy at Cleveland State University, only about 16% of the nation’s eligible population is actually reached. Nearly half of states don’t offer the federal dollars for summer cooling.
“So people are engaging in coping mechanisms, like they’re turning on their air conditioners later and leaving their homes hotter,” Graff said.
While frigid temperatures and high heating bills birthed the term “heat or eat,” she said, “we can now transition to AC or eat, where people are going to have to make difficult decisions.”
As temperatures rise, so does the cost of cooling. And temperatures are already hotter in America’s low-income neighborhoods like Gallegos’ Denver suburb of Globeville, where people live along stretches of asphalt and concrete that hold heat like a cast-iron skillet. Surface temperatures there can be roughly 8 degrees hotter than in Denver’s wealthier neighborhoods, where a sea of vegetation cools the area, according to the environmental advocacy group American Forests.
This disparity plays out nationwide. Researchers at the University of San Diego analyzed 1,056 counties and in over 70%, the poorest areas and those with higher Black, Hispanic and Asian populations were significantly hotter.
About one in 10 U.S. households have no air conditioning, a disparity compounded for marginalized groups, according to a study by the Brookings Institution. Less than 4% of Detroit’s white households don’t have air conditioning; it’s 15% for Black households.
At noon on Friday, Katrice Sullivan sat on the porch of her rented house on Detroit’s westside. It was hot and muggy, but even steamier inside the house. Even if she had air conditioning, Sullivan said she’d choose her moments to run it to keep her electricity bill down.
The 37-year-old factory worker pours water on her head, freezes towels to put around her neck, and sits in her car with the air conditioner on. “Some people here spend every dollar for food, so air conditioning is something they can’t afford,” she said.
Shannon Lewis, 38, lived in her Detroit home for nearly 20 years without air conditioning. Lewis’s bedroom was the only place with a window unit, so she’d squeeze her teenager, 8-year-old and 3-year-old-twins into her queen-size bed to sleep, eat meals and watch television.
“So it was like cool in one room and a heat stroke in another,” Lewis said. For the first time, Lewis now has air conditioning through a local non-profit, she said. “We don’t have to sleep or eat in the same room, we are able to come out, sit at the dining room table, eat like a family.”
After at least 54 died during a 2021 heat wave, mostly elderly people without air conditioning, in the Portland area, Oregon passed a law prohibiting landlords from placing blanket bans on air conditioning units. By and large, however, states don’t have laws requiring landlords to provide cooling.
In the federal Inflation Reduction Act, billions were set aside for tax credits and rebates to help families install energy-efficient cooling systems, but some of those are yet to be available. For people like Gallegos, who doesn’t pay taxes, the available credits are worthless.
The law also offers rebates, the kind of state and federal point-of-sale discounts that Amanda Morian has looked into for her 640-square-foot home.
Morian, who has a 13-week-old baby susceptible to hot weather, is desperate to keep her house in Denver’s Globeville suburb cool. She bought thermal curtains, ceiling fans and runs a window unit. At night she tries to do skin-to-skin touch to regulate the baby’s body temperature. When the back door opens in the afternoon, she said, the indoor temperature jumps a degree.
“All of those are just to take the edge off, it’s not enough to actually make it cool. It’s enough to keep us from dying,” she said.
She got estimates from four different companies for installing a cooling system, but every project was between $20,000 and $25,000, she said. Even with subsidies she can’t afford it.
“I’m finding that you have to afford the project in the first place and then it’s like having a bonus coupon to take $5,000 off of the sticker price,” she said.
Lucy Molina, a single mom in Commerce City, one of Denver’s poorest areas, said her home has reached 107 degrees without air conditioning. Nearby, Molina’s two teenage children slurped popsicles to cool off, lingering in front of the open freezer.
For Molina, who bustled around her kitchen on a recent day when temperatures reached 99 degrees outdoors, it’s hard to see any path to a cooling respite.
“We’re just too poor,” she said.
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Associated Press writers Heather Hollingsworth in Kansas City, Kansas, and Corey Williams in Detroit contributed to this report.
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Racist, vulgar messages spray painted on cars
ARLINGTON, Texas (WFAA) - Texas authorities are looking for the people who spray-painted racist words and vulgar images on cars parked across Arlington.
It took elbow grease and a little oven cleaner, but Dexter Smith and his brother finally got the spray paint off of the Corvette and the F-150 they park outside of their home.
Someone tagged each vehicle with racist slurs and vulgar drawings Saturday morning. They also dumped Smith’s trash on his porch.
“The first thing was disbelief, shock, then after the shock, it was like I got angry,” Smith said.
About 15 minutes north, two security cameras caught nearly identical acts of vandalism.
In both cases, people appear to get out of the same minivan and both vehicles they approached were marked with the same racist word.
Smith says it is hard to ignore the vandal’s vocabulary.
“They’ve got stuff called a hate crime, now,” he said.
Police are not yet certain the same group is responsible for each incident, but WFAA confirmed at least six vehicles were tagged with similarly racist language and police say they are still getting new reports.
Smith says he has now seen the worst side of his community and yet he found hope on the same day.
“A lady drove by, passed, stopped and backed up. She rolled the window down and she just said, ‘I’m so sorry,’” he said.
Smith says that moment helped him “a lot.”
Each of the five homes police responded to are within four miles of each other.
There is no word of any suspects or arrests, but investigators are asking locals to check their surveillance video for any information about the perpetrators.
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Racist, vulgar messages spray painted on cars
ARLINGTON, Texas (WFAA) - Texas authorities are looking for the people who spray-painted racist words and vulgar images on cars parked across Arlington.
It took elbow grease and a little oven cleaner, but Dexter Smith and his brother finally got the spray paint off of the Corvette and the F-150 they park outside of their home.
Someone tagged each vehicle with racist slurs and vulgar drawings Saturday morning. They also dumped Smith’s trash on his porch.
“The first thing was disbelief, shock, then after the shock, it was like I got angry,” Smith said.
About 15 minutes north, two security cameras caught nearly identical acts of vandalism.
In both cases, people appear to get out of the same minivan and both vehicles they approached were marked with the same racist word.
Smith says it is hard to ignore the vandal’s vocabulary.
“They’ve got stuff called a hate crime, now,” he said.
Police are not yet certain the same group is responsible for each incident, but WFAA confirmed at least six vehicles were tagged with similarly racist language and police say they are still getting new reports.
Smith says he has now seen the worst side of his community and yet he found hope on the same day.
“A lady drove by, passed, stopped and backed up. She rolled the window down and she just said, ‘I’m so sorry,’” he said.
Smith says that moment helped him “a lot.”
Each of the five homes police responded to are within four miles of each other.
There is no word of any suspects or arrests, but investigators are asking locals to check their surveillance video for any information about the perpetrators.
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Mariners vs. Diamondbacks Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - July 30
Sunday's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks (56-49) and Seattle Mariners (53-51) squaring off at Chase Field has a projected final score of 5-3 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Diamondbacks, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will start at 4:10 PM ET on July 30.
The Diamondbacks will give the ball to Merrill Kelly (9-4, 3.30 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 10 on the season, and the Mariners will counter with Luis Castillo (6-7, 3.09 ERA).
Mariners vs. Diamondbacks Game Info & Odds
- When: Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: ARID
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
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Mariners vs. Diamondbacks Score Prediction
Our prediction for this contest is Diamondbacks 5, Mariners 4.
Total Prediction for Mariners vs. Diamondbacks
- Total Prediction: Under 8 runs
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Mariners Performance Insights
- In four games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Mariners have a record of 3-1.
- When it comes to the total, Seattle and its opponents are 4-6-0 in its previous 10 games.
- The Mariners' previous 10 matchups have not had a runline set by sportsbooks.
- The Mariners have been underdogs in 33 games this season and have come away with the win 14 times (42.4%) in those contests.
- Seattle has a win-loss record of 14-19 when favored by -110 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
- The Mariners have an implied victory probability of 52.4% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
- The offense for Seattle is the No. 16 offense in MLB, scoring 4.5 runs per game (471 total runs).
- The Mariners have the seventh-best ERA (3.88) in the majors this season.
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