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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
120 PM CDT Sun Jul 24 2022
...HEAT INDEX VALUES BETWEEN 105 AND 109 DEGREES ARE EXPECTED THIS
AFTERNOON...
The combination of warm temperatures and high dewpoints will
produce heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees across portions
of south Texas this afternoon. Residents with outdoor activities
planned are urged to drink plenty of water, wear light weight and
light colored clothing and take frequent breaks from the heat.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or
hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a
matter of minutes.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes walked onto the practice field at Missouri Western State University on Sunday flanked by NFL rookies and longshots, many of whom dream of making in a year what the Chiefs quarterback will make by the end of the day.
Yet when the Chiefs open the season in Arizona on Sept. 11, Mahomes won't even be the best-paid QB in the game.
Yes, Mahomes set the market when he signed a 10-year, $450 million contract in July 2020, but that astonishing deal has been surpassed — in average pay and guaranteed compensation — multiple times over the past couple of years. And the latest to join the club with a skyrocketing quarterback contract is the Cardinals' Kyler Murray, whose 5-year, $230.5 million deal signed this week outpaces Mahomes in average pay by more than a million per year.
All of which is fine for Mahomes, whose inherent humility means he doesn't mind seeing others get their due.
“You want the salaries to keep going up, your players getting more and more,” Mahomes said. “When I saw my deal, I knew I was going to be pretty set for life, regardless of what the market kind of patterns. But you just keep playing. I mean, money is one thing, but when you get a Super Bowl ring in your career, I mean, that's the kind of thing you look back upon.”
Mahomes earned that ring with a victory over San Francisco on a warm Miami night in February 2020.
That's something missing from the resume of Murray, who lost the only playoff game of his first three seasons in the league, along with just about everyone else whose contract rivals that of the Kansas City quarterback.
There's the Bills' Josh Allen, who signed a six-year deal worth more than $258 million last August and whose 3-3 playoff record includes a dramatic overtime loss to Kansas City last season. And the Browns' Deshaun Watson, who is 1-2 in the playoffs, but who signed a five-year, $230 million deal that's fully guaranteed in March. And Dak Prescott of the Cowboys, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract last year despite having never played for a conference title.
Mahomes has played for the last four of those, winning two with the two losses in nail-biter finishes.
“I think especially the quarterback position, because the next guy or the top guy or any of these top-tier quarterbacks, they make such a difference in NFL games, that (contracts) are going to get passed up,” Mahomes explained. “And I mean, if you look at guys that signed last year to this year, they got passed up.”
He expects the same to happen when the Chargers' Justin Herbert and the Bengals' Joe Burrow sign new deals.
Mahomes was quick to make a crucial point about his own deal, though: "I was going to make sure that I got paid, like I said, to take care of your family. But I want to have a great team around me as well. And whatever way that is, I'm going to make sure I have a great team around me for the rest of my career.”
The Chiefs spent lavishly last offseason, both in free agency and the draft, to rebuild an offensive line that failed to protect Mahomes against Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl. And while general manager Brett Veach has still been forced to make some tough financial decisions — like trading away Tyreek Hill rather than give the wide receiver a record-setting contract — he's still been able to land players such as JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Ronald Jones II to help out.
Mahomes understands the responsibility that comes with his hefty contract, too. That was evident this past offseason, when he invited wide receivers, running backs and tight ends to his home in Texas for some voluntary workouts.
“Patrick does a great job with his leadership ability,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged this week. “He understands his strengths, he understands his weaknesses, and he’s willing to work on his weaknesses like a wild man. He attacks all those things, and he wants you to coach him and coach him hard.”
Regardless of what Mahomes' bank account might say.
“I want the Chiefs to be at the top of the rankings. I want to do whatever I can to put us in those positions,” he said. "That all comes with how you play on the field. You can have these offseason lifts and everything like that, but when it comes down to it, it’s going to be who’s there in the middle of February holding up that trophy and getting that ring. So, I think whenever you have that motivation to be the best and to win as a team then everything else kind of handles itself.”
Notes: The Chiefs practice again Monday with rookies and quarterbacks before veterans report later in the day. The first full-squad workout is Wednesday. ... WR Cornell Powell was the star of Sunday's workout with several impressive catches in traffic. ... LB Leo Chenal was back to work after leaving Saturday's practice early due to heat exhaustion.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
2-3-6-6, SB: 7
(two, three, six, six; SB: seven)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
2-3-6-6, SB: 7
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PHOTOS: 400+ beagles rescued from Envigo's Virginia breeding facility
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States and several shelter/rescue partners removed the first 432 of 4,000 beagles from Envigo RMS LLC’s facility in Cumberland, Virginia, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Humane Society of the United States
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting Miami Marlins will play the rubber match of a weekend series Sunday after two very different types of games.
The Marlins won the opener 8-1, and the Pirates took the middle game 1-0 on Saturday.
In the series finale, Miami right-hander Sandy Alcantara (9-4, 1.76 ERA) is slated to face Pittsburgh right-hander Mitch Keller (3-7, 4.55).
It would appear to be a mismatch — the Marlins’ ace and All-Star against someone trying to secure a place in the big leagues.
However, Keller, 26, has allowed three or fewer earned runs in seven of his past nine starts after a stint in the bullpen.
On July 16 at Colorado, Keller took a loss but gave up one unearned run in six innings. He indicated he is feeling like a complete major league pitcher lately.
“It’s just consistency and confidence, and just really keeping hitters off balance,” he said.
Against Miami, Keller is 1-0 with a 2.53 ERA in three career starts. The win came July 11 in Miami when he allowed one run and pitched a career-high seven innings.
Alcantara, also 26, has been stellar — and dependable as an innings-eater, which could be critical on Sunday after the Marlins used six pitchers Saturday. He has pitched at least seven innings in 13 straight starts, tying a franchise record.
“There’s not much to say on just how good he’s been,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “Obviously it’s been dominant. It’s going deep into every game. It’s just been dominant for the most part, even the nights he seems to be a little bit off. He’s still doing what he does. It’s one run, it’s deep in the game, and he battles.”
Alcantara was the victim of the Marlins’ recent scoring drought his last time out. He took a loss despite allowing two runs and four hits in eight innings July 15 against Philadelphia, with 12 strikeouts and two walks.
Alcantara is 1-0 with a 2.89 ERA in five career games, four of them starts, against Pittsburgh, although none of them came this year.
The Pirates, in addition to trying to be competitive in a down season, continue to reshape their roster with the trade deadline approaching.
On Saturday, a day after dealing designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach to the New York Mets, they traded catcher Michael Perez to the Mets for cash considerations.
Pittsburgh also activated outfielder Greg Allen, who had been out since sustaining a hamstring strain during spring training. Allen started Saturday in his Pirates debut and was 1-for-4.
Miami, which has been shut out in four of its past five games, also made a couple moves, but they were in-house.
Outfielder Jorge Soler went on the IL because of back spasms, and outfielder JJ Bleday was added to the roster. Bleday, the Marlins’ first-round draft pick (fourth overall) in 2019, entered in the seventh and walked in his first big-league plate appearance in the ninth.
In addition, Miami’s touted prospect Max Meyer, in his second career start, left Saturday’s game in the first inning because of right elbow discomfort, and Marlins All-Star first baseman Garrett Cooper left Saturday’s game when he was hit by a pitch on his right wrist while pinch hitting in the eighth.
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Which portable gaming monitors are best?
With the many options to stream content to your portable devices, people are looking for the best on-the-go screen on which to play their favorite games. The display capabilities for portable monitors compare well to their larger, at-home versions — as many have HD resolutions and HDR support.
If you are an avid gamer, chances are you already have at least one screen at home, but a portable monitor allows you to game from anywhere. The best portable gaming monitor for gamers is the G-STORY 17.3 Inch portable monitor.
What to know before you buy a portable gaming monitor
When looking for a portable gaming monitor, consider the screen size, battery, and image quality as these factors will impact your play style.
Screen size
The convenience of a portable screen does come with its sacrifices, namely screen size is smaller. If you like gaming on a bigger screen, a 17-inch screen will be your best choice. If you find yourself short on bag space or prefer a smaller screen for ease of portability, look for something in the 14-inch range.
Integrated Battery
Like most of your handheld electronics, you have to consider the battery life of your portable monitor. Many portable monitors do not have an integrated battery. If you are sure you will always be in the range of a charging spot, this may be less of a key factor in your monitor choice. For those who know they won’t have access to a plug, consider investing in a portable charger.
Image quality
As a gamer, you want your adventure to be crisp and clear — like you are right there in the game. While your phone may not hold up to 4K gaming, a portable monitor can. Find a to-go monitor with a high refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, and HDR support to turn a waiting room into a gaming den.
Best portable gaming monitor for 17-inches
Top portable gaming monitor for stunning graphics
Cocopar 4k 17.3 inch portable monitor
What you need to know: Weighing only 2.3 pounds, this 4K monitor has stunning, crystal clear graphics perfect for gaming.
What you’ll love: Cocopar uses an advanced 4K HDR technology with a 50Hz refresh rate and a fast response speed. It has a feature called Eye Care tech, which will minimize eye strain due to blue light. It’s great for gaming, but it can also double as a portable business presentation screen.
What you should consider: This is a pricier model that has no integrated battery options.
Sold by Amazon
Top portable gaming monitor for gamers
G-STORY 17.3 Inch portable monitor
What you need to know: G-STORY boasts an impressive refresh rate of 144Hz that can be overclocked to 165Hz, making this a top choice for FPS gamers.
What you’ll love: The monitor uses an IPS panel with a 178-degree viewing angle, allowing a perfect view from any angle. It runs a 99% sRGB color gamut to give you a great range of color environments. With FreeSync and G-Sync technology, even the fastest games shouldn’t see screen tears.
What you should consider: Users report frame skips when overclocked to 165Hz.
Sold by Amazon
Best portable gaming monitors for 15 inches
Top portable gaming monitor for a great picture
UPERFECT 4K portable monitor touch screen
What you need to know: This screen offers a 4k ultra HD display with built-in FreeSync and HDR.
What you’ll love: This touch screen monitor has dual USB C and one Mini HD port and is a perfect travel screen for your gaming consoles or mobile phone. It is slim with only a 5 mm profile and lightweight at only 2.05 pounds. You will be happy to know it also has two speakers in addition to a 3.5mm headphone jack.
What you should consider: There is no integrated battery for this device, so either bring a portable battery or make sure you can plug it in.
Sold by Amazon
Top portable gaming monitor for versatility
What you need to know: This thin monitor is a plug-and-play with a Mini HDMI to HDMI cable and 2 USB-C cables included in the box.
What you’ll love: Dragon Touch is a VESA-compatible monitor, so you can mount it to a stand or arm and use it in both portrait or landscape.
What you should consider: This is not a touch screen, but it can be operated with your phone, which requires a lightning to USB-C cable.
Sold by Amazon
Top portable gaming monitor for the money
What you need to know: Perfect for PC/Mac gamers who want an extra screen for their gaming laptop at a good price.
What you’ll love: You can expand your laptop gaming with this as your second gaming monitor. It is 9 mm slim and weighs about 2.20 pounds. If you are short on plug-in space, this monitor has a built-in battery that lasts up to 4 hours.
What you should consider: This will not be compatible with a Nintendo Switch because the software needed can only be downloaded on Windows and Mac.
Sold by Amazon
Best portable gaming monitors for 14 inches or fewer
Top portable gaming monitor for traveling
What you need to know: This is a small, lightweight option for someone who wants to travel light.
What you’ll love: This monitor is compatible with any device that uses an advanced USB-C port. It also comes with a protective sleeve, making it travel-ready out of the box.
What you should consider: If your device does not use a USB-C port, this monitor may not work with it.
Top portable gaming monitor for tired eyes
What you need to know: If you are a fan of thin and portable products, this device is both lightweight and small.
What you’ll love: It allows settings to be customized to control brightness and response time. The EliteDisplay has HP Low Blue Light mode technology to filter out blue light and transform it into warmer colors for a more comfortable view.
What you should consider: This option only connects via USB-C cable, which is included in the box.
Sold by HP
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes walked onto the practice field at Missouri Western State University on Sunday flanked by NFL rookies and longshots, many of whom dream of making in a year what the Chiefs quarterback will make by the end of the day.
Yet when the Chiefs open the season in Arizona on Sept. 11, Mahomes won’t even be the best-paid QB in the game.
Yes, Mahomes set the market when he signed a 10-year, $450 million contract in July 2020, but that astonishing deal has been surpassed — in average pay and guaranteed compensation — multiple times over the past couple of years. And the latest to join the club with a skyrocketing quarterback contract is the Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, whose 5-year, $230.5 million deal signed this week outpaces Mahomes in average pay by more than a million per year.
All of which is fine for Mahomes, whose inherent humility means he doesn’t mind seeing others get their due.
“You want the salaries to keep going up, your players getting more and more,” Mahomes said. “When I saw my deal, I knew I was going to be pretty set for life, regardless of what the market kind of patterns. But you just keep playing. I mean, money is one thing, but when you get a Super Bowl ring in your career, I mean, that’s the kind of thing you look back upon.”
Mahomes earned that ring with a victory over San Francisco on a warm Miami night in February 2020.
That’s something missing from the resume of Murray, who lost the only playoff game of his first three seasons in the league, along with just about everyone else whose contract rivals that of the Kansas City quarterback.
There’s the Bills’ Josh Allen, who signed a six-year deal worth more than $258 million last August and whose 3-3 playoff record includes a dramatic overtime loss to Kansas City last season. And the Browns’ Deshaun Watson, who is 1-2 in the playoffs, but who signed a five-year, $230 million deal that’s fully guaranteed in March. And Dak Prescott of the Cowboys, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract last year despite having never played for a conference title.
Mahomes has played for the last four of those, winning two with the two losses in nail-biter finishes.
“I think especially the quarterback position, because the next guy or the top guy or any of these top-tier quarterbacks, they make such a difference in NFL games, that (contracts) are going to get passed up,” Mahomes explained. “And I mean, if you look at guys that signed last year to this year, they got passed up.”
He expects the same to happen when the Chargers’ Justin Herbert and the Bengals’ Joe Burrow sign new deals.
Mahomes was quick to make a crucial point about his own deal, though: “I was going to make sure that I got paid, like I said, to take care of your family. But I want to have a great team around me as well. And whatever way that is, I’m going to make sure I have a great team around me for the rest of my career.”
The Chiefs spent lavishly last offseason, both in free agency and the draft, to rebuild an offensive line that failed to protect Mahomes against Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl. And while general manager Brett Veach has still been forced to make some tough financial decisions — like trading away Tyreek Hill rather than give the wide receiver a record-setting contract — he’s still been able to land players such as JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Ronald Jones II to help out.
Mahomes understands the responsibility that comes with his hefty contract, too. That was evident this past offseason, when he invited wide receivers, running backs and tight ends to his home in Texas for some voluntary workouts.
“Patrick does a great job with his leadership ability,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged this week. “He understands his strengths, he understands his weaknesses, and he’s willing to work on his weaknesses like a wild man. He attacks all those things, and he wants you to coach him and coach him hard.”
Regardless of what Mahomes’ bank account might say.
“I want the Chiefs to be at the top of the rankings. I want to do whatever I can to put us in those positions,” he said. “That all comes with how you play on the field. You can have these offseason lifts and everything like that, but when it comes down to it, it’s going to be who’s there in the middle of February holding up that trophy and getting that ring. So, I think whenever you have that motivation to be the best and to win as a team then everything else kind of handles itself.”
Notes: The Chiefs practice again Monday with rookies and quarterbacks before veterans report later in the day. The first full-squad workout is Wednesday. … WR Cornell Powell was the star of Sunday’s workout with several impressive catches in traffic. … LB Leo Chenal was back to work after leaving Saturday’s practice early due to heat exhaustion.
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When the Union signed Dániel Gazdag last year, they did so for a lot of reasons: to have a big-time midfield playmaker, to have a veteran at the sport’s most famous role, to have someone who fits the team’s tactics.
A big piece of that tactical equation is to have a player at the top of the midfield diamond who scores goals, along with setting them up for others. It was said when Gazdag was signed, and it’s been said often since as the Hungarian has justified the third-largest transfer fee in Union history.
On Saturday night, Gazdag added another measure of justification when he scored his 10th goal of the year in the Union’s 1-0 win at Orlando City.
The Union’s leading scorer this year became the ninth player in team history to hit double-digit goals in a regular season, and the first midfielder to do so. He is one of just nine players across Major League Soccer’s 28 teams to have scored 10 or more goals this year.
And even the highbrow soccer fans who dismiss the importance of penalty kicks might admit that in Gazdag’s case, they matter. He’s putting the ball in the net, and as he showed in the Union’s come-from-behind win over New England earlier this month, he’s doing it with authority.
» READ MORE: Dániel Gazdag’s 10th goal of the year gives the Union a 1-0 win at Orlando City
“I think it’s no coincidence in this sport, when you work so hard, good things happen for you, and that goal is that an example of that,” Union manager Jim Curtin said Saturday night. “He plays the right way. … I know there’s a ton of great players in this league, but Daniel’s had as good a season as anybody.
Curtin has said for years that the Union aren’t built to rely on one big-time scorer. Usually, when he brings that up it gets derided as a sign of the team’s lack of big-time spending.
This year, when the Union have spent the most they ever have on their front line, it could mean something different. With 12 games to go in the season, Gazdag has 10 goals, Julián Carranza has seven, and Mikael Uhre has six.
None is likely to top the Union’s record for most goals across all competitions in a year, 17, shared by C.J. Sapong (2017) and Kacper Przybylko (2021). But if Carranza and Uhre both reach 10, it would be the first time in team history that three players have hit double digits in the same regular season.
“Dániel’s been our leader and carried the load offensively,” Curtin said, “and now it’s time for others to step up and maybe take a little pressure off him because he’s going to be a marked man.”
» READ MORE: Alejandro Bedoya is having a renaissance with the Union at age 35
A defensive record in sight, too
The old centerback in Curtin would always rather talk about defense than offense, so when the opportunity came Saturday night he grabbed it.
Highlighting the Union’s league-best 15 goals allowed this year, Curtin said he wants his team to break the league record for a 34-game season of 27 goals conceded, set by Sporting Kansas City in 2012.
“I challenged them -- I said, ‘Let’s go for this, let’s break it. Let’s do it,’ ” Curtin said. “When you do something like that, sometimes as a coach you wind up giving up five goals in the next game because you put pressure on people, but I think this group really embraces it. I think they’re into it now, and it’s a record we want to chase. We want to be the best ever defensive team in this league.”
The Union’s next game is Saturday against the Houston Dynamo at Subaru Park (7:30 p.m., PHL17). It will be former Union fan favorite Fafà Picault’s first game in Chester since he was sold to FC Dallas after the 2019 season. And it will be a homecoming for Lancaster’s Zarek Valentin, who hasn’t played here since 2019 with the Portland Timbers.
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Best smartwatch for climbers
Whether you’re getting ready to tackle that next crag or ascend that next peak, smartwatches have revolutionized the climbing world. They’re far less intrusive than smartphones, and modern smartwatches come loaded with features that not only keep you safe, but might even push you to become a better climber.
More people climb now than ever before, and while paper maps are still great, GPS offers additional security and information. Smartwatches allow climbers to gather crucial data like their altitude, the weather and they can even take over in emergency situations when the climber might be in grave danger.
What to look for in a modern climbing smartwatch
Smartwatches come with different features. Depending on whether you’re just climbing for the day or hiking for a week, some features will either be essential or overkill. Here are some of the main features to look for in a climbing smartwatch.
- GPS is top of the list for a lot of climbers. Climbing smartwatches come with better batteries and bigger screens, so using GPS is far less burdensome than it used to be. Many older smartwatches didn’t allow you to import your own maps, but this is an essential feature for a modern climbing smartwatch.
- Mapping allows you to look at topographic maps and mark out your own routes. People doing longer hikes will find this feature useful since they can set up multiple waypoints.
- Altimeters, barometers and compasses have become pretty commonplace in modern smartwatches. These give you crucial statistics like your altitude, orientation and the weather.
- Solar-powered batteries have become really popular. Since you’ll be outside, as long as the weather is fair, you can charge your watch without effort. Watches that don’t offer solar-powered charging require you to use a power source such as a power bank to charge. This is extra weight, and chances are, the power bank will already be needed for a smartphone and/or other devices.
- Water resistance is incredibly important for climbing watches since it’s impossible to avoid inclement weather while climbing. You need a smartwatch that can handle getting wet.
Best luxury climbing smartwatches
Best overall smartwatch
This is Garmin’s premium line of smartwatches. It can track different outdoor activities like skiing, trail running and climbing. You can upload GPX routes, topographic maps and use third-party apps. Battery life can last up to 10 hours in GPS mode and up to 48 days in power saver mode. This watch is sturdy and can handle a ton of abuse, but if anything happens, it comes with a 2-year warranty. The biggest con is that it’s one of the most expensive smartwatches on the market.
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Best battery life
This smartwatch lays waste to the competition by offering an astounding 140 hours of battery life in GPS mode with 60 days of maximum battery life. The 32GB of internal storage allows users to add color topographic maps and mp3 files to listen to music. It comes with metrics like a barometer, compass and EKG. The downside is that this watch is very expensive and large.
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Best lightweight climbing smartwatch
This smartwatch weighs just 62 grams without compromising quality materials. It has a color display with 240 x 240 pixels. Unlike some past models, it comes with a barometer. It lasts about a week on a single charge and runs for around 25 hours in GPS mode. This model can now be updated without being plugged into a computer, and it comes with heart tracking features. The only downside is that the display took a hit compared to the previous Suunto 9 Baro, which had a 300 x 300 resolution.
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Best midrange smartwatches
Most practical smartwatch
This watch uses Power Glass to harvest solar energy without compromising its appearance. It has a backlit screen as well as GPS. There are great biometric features like heart rate, stride length and it tracks different types of exercise. It also offers incredible battery life at 16 hours in GPS mode and up to 14 days in tracking mode. There is no color screen, but the interface is tidy.
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Best training smartwatch
This military-grade watch comes loaded with great training options like hill splitter to attack hills and Nightly Recharge to ensure you have effective recoveries. It runs for up to 40 hours in GPS mode, and it tracks stats for multiple outdoor activities. It weighs just 64 grams, making it one of the most lightweight options on the market. However, the arm band is more uncomfortable for long-term use than some other smartwatches on the market.
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Best entry-level smartwatches
Best cheap smartwatch with GPS
This affordable smartwatch is packed with features and weighs just 58 grams with a comfortable silicone arm strap. It features a color screen with a resolution of 360 x 360. It tracks 14 different outdoor activities and comes with a compass, GPS and a heart monitor. You get 20 days of battery life for daily use and up to 20 hours with GPS. Mapping is limited, and the heart monitor was not as accurate as some other smartwatches.
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Most affordable smartwatch
This watch comes with an easy-to-use barometer, compass and altimeter. It has an LED backlit screen. You can take it underwater down to 100 meters, and it has solar-charging capabilities. The battery lasts 9 months on a full charge. The one drawback is that this watch doesn’t have GPS capabilities.
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Best user-friendly smartwatch
This watch is crammed with features like a compass, barometer, altimeter and storm alarm. It weighs 64 grams, and it can be taken under water down to 30 meters. The battery lasts up to 1 year. It can track different sports and recovery. However, this watch doesn’t have GPS and lacks many quality of life features that more expensive smartwatches have.
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Which items do you need to start scrapbooking?
While social media chronicles life through photo ops of memorable moments, some people prefer saving and celebrating memories the old-fashioned way: through scrapbooking. If you’re new to the pastime, all you need to begin with are a few photos, an album and some supplies.
Like other arts and crafts, scrapbooking calls for a unique set of supplies. Decorative-edge scissors and paper scraps, for example, are among the most common. Other supplies, such as photo-safe adhesive, are free of ingredients or chemicals that may deteriorate scrapbook pages or materials.
What to know about scrapbooking
What is scrapbooking?
Scrapbooking is a hobby that involves saving photos and other mementos in albums that are decorated and personalized with creative layouts and captions. They allow individuals to revisit happy moments, both while they assemble albums and when they sift through them later in life.
Scrapbooks are usually made with materials that withstand the test of time, namely those that won’t discolor or damage photos and other mementos. In addition to scrapbooks with acid-free pages, most hobbyists stick to photo-safe adhesive, permanent-ink pens and paper supplies that are free of harsh chemicals.
What personal items do I put in a scrapbook?
Scrapbooks usually hold photos and a wealth of sentimental items, like love letters, newspaper or magazine clippings, snippets of greeting cards or concert and movie tickets. Many people stick to flatter items, like these, to make sure scrapbooks close easily.
What not to put in scrapbooks
While you can get creative with your scrapbook designs, there are a few items that experienced scrapbooks advice against including.
- Regular tape not only discolors and dries out over time, its adhesive may damage photos and certain paper supplies.
- Perishable or scented items, like candy or flowers, may leave residue or give scrapbooks peculiar odors.
- Bulky materials, like jewelry or pompoms, may cause pages to crease or bend.
As far as paper crafting materials are concerned, it’s best to stick to supplies that are marked as non-damaging to photos and safe for scrapbooking.
Do all scrapbooks have themes?
Many scrapbooks are period- or event-specific, such as those made to about proms, weddings, college years, pets or vacations. Other scrapbooks are memories over the years, which may include historical events, personal milestones or just years in review. Some people compile scrapbooks in memory of loved ones who recently passed and include personal items or tokens to honor them.
How much you can expect to spend on scrapbooking
Scrapbooking is a hobby that involves an ongoing investment in supplies that begin with albums that are priced between $15-$50. Affordable scrapbooking supplies cost $1-$3 per package, whereas specialty supplies or premium materials may cost $10-$50 per package. There is also the added cost of printing photos, which may cost between $0.35-$1 apiece.
Best scrapbooking supplies
Album
Vienrose Self-Stick Scrapbook Album
This self-stick album has acid-free pages that are safe for photos and various types of paper. It has a simple linen cover and photo cutout, giving the album a retro design that is display-worthy. The album is available in over a dozen colors and five sizes.
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Scrapbook adhesive
XFasten Double-Sided Scrapbook Adhesive Runner Tape
Acid-free and archival-safe, these double-sided tape runners are easy to use and mess-free. The rollers have jam-resistant designs to ensure smooth, flat rolling. They also have ergonomic designs that are suitable for children and adults to use.
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Craft scissors
UCEC Decorative Paper Edge Scissor Set
These decorative-edge scissors, which come in a set of six, are ideal for trimming photos and paper into unique shapes. They’re color-coded for easy identification, and they have extra-large finger holes for comfortable maneuvering.
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Colorful pens
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pen Set
Write out colorful captions with these rainbow felt-tip pens by Paper Mate. With fine tips, the pens allow for precision lettering and design. While the ink is bold and vibrant, it won’t bleed through paper.
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Designer paper
Add pops of color to scrapbooks with this affordable paper pad, which includes 50 sheets featuring subdued designs. The 12 x 12” pad even features a few scrapbooking layouts and design tips on the back, making it a beginner-friendly investment.
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Scrap paper
If you’re on the hunt for unique paper, this Etsy shop offers 30-piece paper scrap packs featuring cuts from greeting cards, premium paper, newspaper clippings and even sheet music. Each bundle is unique, which means your scrapbook will have one-of-a-kind materials.
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Washi tape
Washi tape is decorative paper tape from Japan used in scrapbooks and other paper crafts. This 48-roll collection, which features 3mm rolls, is ideal for lining page edges or creating photo borders.
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Stamp set
Dedoot Vintage Alphabet Stamps Set with Ink
This 70-piece stamp set lends itself to plenty of scrapbooking use. It includes upper and lower case letters, numbers, symbols and 10 colorful stamp pads. The pieces are packaged in an elegant wooden box, which also makes it a popular gift for scrapbookers.
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Instant photo printer
Kodak Step Wireless Mobile Photo Mini Printer
A pocket-friendly device that weighs less than a pound, this compact Kodak printer makes it easy to print photos from your phone. The printer has a companion app that lets edit images using fun photo effects.
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Photo corners
Pioneer Self-Adhesive Photo Corners
If you’d like the option to remove photos from scrapbooks, mount them with these photo corners instead of adhesive. The package includes 250 self-stick clear corners that are acid-free and photo-safe.
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Cricut
Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine Beginner Bundle
This versatile craft device does it all: decals, wireless cutting and in-app design creation. Despite its countless capabilities, the Cricut is a beginner-friendly device that budding scrapbookers can learn to use within an afternoon.
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What do you need for a top-notch Zoom meeting?
Working from home can seem a bit chaotic at first, but hopefully, after about a year in the house, you’ve slowly found a rhythm that works for you. If you aren’t going to work in an office soon, it might be time to upgrade to a more permanent work-from-home configuration. It’s important to note that the amount of space matters less than how it’s creatively configured. Creative configurations can help promote better Zoom calls along with the use of proper lighting options and both comfortable and practical furniture. A proper workspace in the home can help provide a sense of control and order that promotes the best quality of work.
What is Zoom?
Zoom provides the ability for people to communicate and connect using video conference technology. Zoom offers both a free service and a paid option that provides additional services and tools that are more extensive than the free version. You can use Zoom through either a downloaded application on a smartphone or a standard web browser you can access from a computer such as a laptop.
Are there other programs that are similar to Zoom?
Several companies offer video call capabilities, but overall, Zoom has gained impressive attention and market traction since people began working from home. Companies that also similarly provide video calls are companies such as Google Meet and Adobe Connect.
Best lights for a Zoom meeting from home
Proper lighting is imperative to presenting and communicating during a critical video meeting. Improved lighting makes you more visible to the audience and improves the overall visual quality of the call. You can place or clip lights at the top of a laptop or with a stand such as a tripod. The additional light also adds a level of professionalism and literal clarity that is also ideal for recording videos or even teaching online lessons.
This LED ring light is about 18 inches tall and includes a dimmable feature. A light stand is included in the set and it can be adjusted to be 19 inches to 59 inches in height. This kit also includes a bag to ensure that the light and additional items are more easily portable.
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Sensyne LED Circle Lights with Phone Holder
This ring light is 10 inches and ideal for creating the perfect lighting for different activities such as video calls and videos. The light includes multiple features such as three different light color options and up to 10 different levels of ring brightness. The ring has the option for both remote-controlled adjustments and manually controlled changes to get the lighting correct for every activity.
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UBeesize Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Cell Phone Holder for Live Stream
This black ring light comes with three different options for colors that can also be adjusted by more than 11 brightness levels. This kit also includes an adjustable tripod stand and phone holder that can successfully accommodate most smartphones. This ring light uses a USB port from an item such as a laptop for a source of power.
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Cyezcor Video Conference Lighting Kit
This LED light can be attached to the top of a computer and is powered by a USB port, which is a convenient power source when the light is used in combination with an item such as a laptop. The light can be adjusted between five different light intensity levels and comes with three light color options.
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Best desk chairs for a Zoom meeting from home
A proper desk chair can help provide some much-needed back support during meetings that tend to run longer. Desk chairs are also ideal for video conferences such as Zoom meetings due to their often adjustable nature makes it easier to angle the chair into the screen’s view.
This ergonomic desk chair comes in multiple colors, such as dark gray and orange. The chair includes three levers to reach the ideal position and achieve maximum comfort. It weighs over 30 pounds and is designed with commercial endurance quality in mind.
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The black swivel office chair comes in both high-back and mid-back options to best fit personal needs. The chair weighs a little over 50 pounds and can hold up to around 250 pounds. It’s designed with lumbar support and can spin in a circular motion to help access even the furthest corner of the desk.
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Best bookshelves for a Zoom meeting from home
Bookshelves are large items that are multi-purposed as they can serve both practical and aesthetic purposes. Bookshelves are ideal in the pursuit of adding much-needed storage to a new home office or work-from-home desk nook. Additionally, bookshelves can help to frame a space or better partition a room. It is also useful for a Zoom call as it adds depth to the background of your room and can also keep the focus away from other sections of the room.
Bookshelf comes in two color options, such as classical wooden and vintage pine. It measures over 65 inches in height by almost 30 inches in width and nearly 13 inches in diameter. The unit can support around 130 pounds due to a combination of metal and MDF board.
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Sunon Collection Wood Bookcase
The bookcase comes in styles such as four shelves and five shelves and comes in various colors to accommodate both aesthetic and storage needs. It’s advised to listen to the instructions during the assembly process, given the nature of the connectors. The bookcase is 36 inches wide by just under 60 inches in height and includes some adjustable shelves.
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FURINNO Jaya Simply Home 5-Shelf Bookcase
The bookshelf is made from wood material and comes in five shelves and three shelves options with various color possibilities. This bookshelf spans over 70 inches tall and a little over 24 inches in width.
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People have been urged to take steps to help prevent fires in the hot weather after a major incident was declared due to a large blaze at a beauty spot in Surrey.
At least eight hectares of land were affected by the fire at Hankley Common, which has previously been used to film part of the James Bond blockbuster Skyfall.
Images and footage from the scene of the fire showed flames and large plumes of white/grey smoke billowing across the common.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was called just after midday on Sunday and said it expected crews to remain at the scene until at least Monday.
A major incident was declared but stood down at around 6.40pm.
Despite the downgrading, people were asked to avoid the area as the wildfire continued to burn.
The cause of the blaze is unknown, the fire service said, but it pleaded with people to “help us to prevent wildfires” by taking simple steps.
In a tweet, SFRS said: “Speak to young relatives about safety outdoors, pack a picnic instead of a BBQ, dispose of cigarettes and litter correctly.”
Some local roads were closed as smoke was carried across a large area of the county.
Flying instructor Jordan Bridge said the blaze was one of the largest he has seen in the area.
The 24-year-old, from Alton in Hampshire, said that at around lunchtime he saw “huge smoke clouds building to the east of Lasham Airfield” where he works.
He told the PA news agency: “After take-off I could see that the fire was covering a wide area with the smoke extending downwind over Guildford and Woking towards London.
“Obviously (I was) concerned for all involved in the local area given the already stretched resources of local fire services.
“I have seen wildfires before whilst flying but this was certainly one of the largest I’ve seen in the many years I’ve been in Surrey/Hampshire.”
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NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Josef Newgarden was furious when he was beaten by his teammate for the pole at Iowa Speedway.
He overcame his fury by winning the race.
Newgarden extended the Team Penske dominance at Iowa by winning the first race of a weekend doubleheader Saturday. It was the American’s fourth victory at the shortest track on the IndyCar schedule.
“Unfortunately I get so annoyed these days when I miss it. It’s not that I want to be a sore loser, But I just am so competitive that it is frustrating to me when we don’t execute perfectly,” Newgarden said. “That’s the way my mind works. So I was very motivated to get the race win.”
Newgarden raced to his series-best fourth victory of the season and moved from fourth to second in the tight IndyCar championship fight. Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson finished eighth and had his lead in the standings sliced to 15 points over Newgarden.
Newgarden had been 44 points out of the championship lead going into the race on the 0.894-mile oval and can make up even more ground when IndyCar completes its doubleheader Sunday.
“Tomorrow is not a given. I can tell you that we have a good car and we did a good job today,” Newgarden said. “But that does not guarantee tomorrow’s race.”
Team Penske drivers have won six of the last seven races at Iowa, which landed local grocer Hy-Vee as title sponsor of the doubleheader entertainment extravaganza that includes a pair of races and musical performances by Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.
As Newgarden celebrated his win, he had to speak louder to be heard over the Florida Georgia Line concert that his wife was attending on the frontstretch of the speedway. He also plotted a post-race dinner trip to Wahlburgers to support Sunday’s grand marshal, actor Mark Wahlberg.
Pato O’Ward finished second for Arrow McLaren SP and was followed by pole-sitter Will Power of Penske and Rinus VeeKay of Ed Carpenter Racing as Chevrolet took the top four spots. Earlier Saturday, Power won the pole for both races to move him one away from Mario Andretti’s record of 67.
Power said he wasn’t disappointed to fall short of the victory.
“You never look back at a day that finishing third is a bad thing,” Power said. “There’s a few things that I could have done a little bit better and being a bit more aggressive with the tools in the car. But it’s a good points day every time.”
Scott Dixon, who last week tied Andretti for second on the IndyCar win list with 52, finished fifth for Chip Ganassi Racing. Dixon was followed by six more Honda drivers, including Ganassi teammate Alex Palou and Romain Grosjean of Andretti Autosport.
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson overcame an early spin to weave his way into first the lead, and then a consistent spot inside the top five. He made several bold passes in the high lane, including a nail-biting three-wide pass to pick off two other drivers.
Earl Barban, Johnson’s longtime spotter, radioed that pass “is going to make a highlight reel” and the Ganassi crew asked Johnson if he was enjoying the 250 laps around Iowa in 100-degree temperatures.
“Yeah, this is a blast,” Johnson replied.
His spin was caused when he tried something from his NASCAR days by dropping two tires onto the painted line in a search for more grip.
“If you think of tracks like Atlanta or Richmond in the Cup cars, probably Kevin Harvick was one of the first ones to expose if you drive on the painted line, it will help turn the car and create some grip. I just tried it and it didn’t work,” Johnson said. “I was running lower and lower in (turns) three and four. It was working well. I thought, ‘Let me just put the left sides on the painted lines.’ I was backward instantly. It was just a mistake on my behalf.”
Despite his comeback, Johnson faded to 11th in the closing sequence as only five drivers finished on the lead lap.
“These cars really reward confidence. A Cup car, I think they reward patience and finesse. There’s a different skill set that goes with it,” Johnson said. “You’re going so damn fast in these things, the more downforce it creates, the confidence really rewards you. I hope tomorrow I have an even sharper performance.”
Newgarden, meanwhile, has led 1,358 of 2,250 laps in his last eight visits to Iowa. But even with his fourth win of the year, the championship battle still includes five drivers separated by 59 points with six races remaining.
“I think it’s been very entertaining from a fan standpoint — no one is getting away from anybody,” Newgarden said. “We’re all just together. I don’t know how it’s going to play out. I really don’t.”
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What’s a Chromebook?
A Chromebook is neither Windows or Mac; it runs Google’s Chrome OS. The operating system is built around Google’s cloud apps and is optimized for Gmail and Google Drive, making it a good choice if you need a basic machine for work and you already have a Google account. They’re often small and affordable — a good choice for children or anyone who just needs a simple computer.
The Chromebook’s reputation for having poor computing power may be a turnoff for some, but there are powerful new Chromebooks by HP and Samsung that have better performance at the same low price tag. But which of these new options has the most value? How do you know which Chromebook is best for you? Before you buy, you should consider the following factors.
Price
One major advantage of any Chromebook is the low cost. They range anywhere from $100 to $1,000, but most hover around $300. These lightweight systems easily contend with notebooks that cost twice as much.
Power
When buying your Chromebook, you’ll notice that the more affordable options mostly utilize Celeron or N4000 processors. These low-end processors are slow and unsuited for much other than basic functionality. So if you want the best performance at the best price, look for midrange laptops with Intel processors and Intel UHD GPUs.
HP Chromebook x360 Convertible Laptop
The HP Chromebook x360 is powered by an Intel Core i3 processor. Its ultra-crisp, full HD display doubles as a touch screen, making this Chromebook a versatile option for a variety of situations, from classrooms to boardrooms. The Chrome OS makes navigation simple, and there’s a built-in fingerprint scanner on the touchpad so you don’t always have to input your password.
The 8 GB of RAM makes it easier for you to open multiple windows without a lag in performance, and the 64 GB hard disk size is impressive for the price.
The Intel UHD card isn’t suitable for graphics-intensive games, but it works perfectly for basic photo editing and casual gaming. The x360, like all Chromebooks, comes with access to the Google Play store, meaning you’ll have access to all of your favorite apps and mobile games.
You can find it in the HP store.
HP Chromebook x360 pros
The 360-degree flip and fold design and touch screen offer extreme utility and ease of use. It’s got a lot of power for a Chromebook, and at 2.1 GHz speed, you’ll be breezing through your work. It also comes with a USB port, two USB-C ports and a headphone jack.
It’s no gaming laptop, but it can handle a lot, and the backlit OLED screen ensures the colors really pop and edges feel crisp. For what you’re paying, this is the best performance you can get.
HP Chromebook x360 cons
This laptop might not be compatible with software such as Photoshop. The Chrome OS is useful in its simplicity but not always versatile. The 64 GB of storage is good, but you’ll still probably need to invest in external storage.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 4
The Galaxy Chromebook 4 is a steal at $240. But you don’t have to worry about the quality: It’s powered by an HD Intel Celeron processor with turbo boost, 6 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of memory. Those are outstanding specs for a Chromebook under $300. It comes in silver-gray and has a 720p display. It’s extremely sturdy, compact and will fit into most bags for convenient transport. Smart Amp audio technology prevents your speakers from distorting at high volumes, allowing you to play music nearly twice as loud as other laptops.
You can find it on Amazon.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 4 pros
The specs of this laptop are beyond impressive for something so affordable. You’ll be able to tackle most projects with this device and even do basic video or photo editing. It’s suitable for watching movies in the backseat or taking notes during a meeting. It also comes with responsive, backlit keys that make typing feel more natural and responsive. The large keys are clicky and respond fast when pressed. It also has a lightning-fast boot-up time. Turn it on and you’ll be working in as little as six seconds.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 4 cons
Some people have reported having problems with the screen since it’s not that high resolution, but it gets the job done for the price. This system also tends to get hot quickly. Make sure you clean it out now and then to help the fan run smoothly.
Is the Samsung Chromebook or the HP Chromebook better?
If you want a powerful computer you can use for work and playing games, HP’s x360 is the notebook for you. It’s a good quality laptop that will last you for years and perform reliably. If you need an inexpensive computer but still want a wide range of functionality, choose the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 4, whose performance is almost as good as the x360’s.
HP enjoys an advantage over Samsung in terms of better components. Samsung doesn’t skimp on quality, but HP machines work faster and perform better.
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BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Scott Piercy shot a 5-under 66 at rain-soaked TPC Twin Cities on Saturday in round that was delayed more than 6 1/2 hours to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the 3M Open.
Playing through a painful blister on his right heel, the 43-year-old Piercy had a 18-under 195 total. He has four PGA Tour victories.
“I’ve had my struggles and to like prove and show that I can still do it and can do it is a big confidence boost,” Piercy said
Emiliano Grillo was second after a 67. Tony Finau and Doug Ghim were tied for third, five strokes back. They each shot 65.
Play was suspended for 6 hours, 38 minutes. Tee times were moved up and the field played off split tees in threesomes, however play was suspended at 10:57 a.m. and didn’t resume until 5:35 p.m.
Piercy played through the blister that he said developed yesterday after wearing a new pair of shoes.
After opening with two pars, Piercy birdied the next five holes before play was suspended. The run began with an 18-foot putt on the par-4 third. . Piercy converted the next four birdies, all with putts inside 15 feet.
It was only after that the pain from the blister crept in, so much so that he took off his shoe in between every shot up until the 14th hole.
“When you walk that weird, your body kind of adjusts, so putting the shoe back up on and trying to get set up over it correctly,” Piercy said. “I felt like I couldn’t get into my setup like I normally do and I felt that’s like where a couple of the loose shots came from, along with the tiredness.”
Piercy was even par over his final 11 holes, making a bogey on the par-5 18th. He went for the green in two and hit short into the water.
It’s the sixth time Piercy has held at least a share of the 54-hole lead, the last coming at the 2016 WGC Bridgestone Invitational. He’s won two of those events, the 2011 Barracuda Championship and the 2015 Barbasol Championship. His last victory came in the 2018 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he teamed with Billy Horschel.
Grillo eagled the par-5 sixth hole for the second day in a row.
“If (Piercy) brings half of his game from today to tomorrow, that’s going to be very tough,” Grillo said. | https://phl17.com/sports/piercy-leads-rainy-3m-open-by-4-after-marathon-third-round/ | 2022-07-24T19:30:09Z | https://phl17.com/sports/piercy-leads-rainy-3m-open-by-4-after-marathon-third-round/ | false |
What do the guidelines say about manhole cover height?
The Indian Roads Congress has guidelines on maintenance of manhole covers on the roads
The Indian Roads Congress, the apex body of the country for laying down design standards for the construction of roads, has covered the guidelines for manhole covers in its “IRC 98-2011: Guidelines on Accommodation of Utility Services on Roads in Urban Areas” document.
“The manhole covers should not protrude over the road surface and should be fixed in level with the existing road. In the course of subsequent renewals of road, the level of manhole covers should also be raised to the level of road. The manhole covers should be so maintained as not to endanger safety. The manhole covers shall be strengthened by providing M40 grade interlocking paving blocks or M40 grade concrete surrounding manhole to serve as a dampener for impact of vehicular loads,” the document says.
“In case of existing manholes, during overlay/surface renewal of carriageway the existing manholes can be covered with sand. Subsequently, the sand can be removed, and the manhole can be raised, avoiding the newly-laid surface from digging into the manhole and preventing damage to the manhole cover during the laying of overlays,” the document added.
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A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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HALL OF A DAY
David Ortiz will certainly hear loud chants of “Big Papi!” as he’s enshrined in the Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies at Cooperstown, New York.
Ortiz hit 541 home runs in 20 big league seasons and helped the Boston Red Sox win three World Series championhips.
Joining Ortiz on stage will be three-time batting champion Tony Oliva and 283-game winner Jim Kaat.
Also getting their due on induction day are: Dodgers great Gil Hodges, who managed the New York Mets to their first World Series title in 1969; Minnie Miñoso, a star with the Chicago White Sox in the 1950s; Buck O’Neil, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues and was a tireless advocate for the game; and Bud Fowler, a pioneering Black player who grew up in Cooperstown in the 1860s and played in more than a dozen leagues.
ALL-STAR SANDY
Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara makes his first start since an impressive showing in the All-Star Game.
The 26-year-old righty faces the Pirates at PNC Park. He is 9-4 and his 1.76 ERA is second in the majors to Tampa Bay’s Shane McClanahan at 1.71.
On Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, Alcantara pitched a perfect second inning. He struck out Giancarlo Stanton and Byron Buxton — in their next at-bats against Tony Gonsolin, they hit back-to-back home runs that powered the AL to a 3-2 win.
BACK TO BUSINESS
Clayton Kershaw faces a familiar foe when he starts against the Giants at Dodger Stadium.
The longtime Los Angeles ace is 24-15 with a 1.91 ERA vs. San Francisco in 53 games, 51 of them starts — that’s the team he’s seen the most often in his career.
Kershaw (7-2, 2.13) started the All-Star Game last Tuesday in his home park. He drew a lot of attention and did a live TV interview just moments before throwing his first pitch. Kershaw gave up a first-pitch single to Shohei Ohtani, then picked him off first base, and struck out Aaron Judge while working a scoreless first inning.
NEW MUSCLE
Daniel Vogelbach figures to make his Mets debut when the NL East leaders face All-Star righty Joe Musgrove (8-2, 2.42 ERA) and the San Diego Padres in prime time at Citi Field.
The beefy Vogelbach, a left-handed hitter with 12 home runs, was acquired Friday from Pittsburgh to provide much-needed pop at designated hitter. Rookie reliever Colin Holderman was traded to the Pirates.
New York has been outscored 6-2 in the first two games of the series and its division lead is down to a half-game over defending World Series champion Atlanta. The slumping Mets, who had a 10 1/2-game cushion on June 1, have lost three straight for the second time this year. They’ve managed only 10 runs in their last five games.
Carlos Carrasco (10-4, 4.27) tries to help New York prevent a three-game sweep.
SAY WHAT?
Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes provided a fun, running commentary on his pitching during the All-Star Game when he was on a microphone with catcher Jose Trevino and the Fox announcers while on the mound.
Cortes and Trevino, his Yankees teammate, talked about what pitches were coming, working around a walk and a hit batter in a scorless sixth inning.
Known for his tricky motions, Cortes (7-3, 2.63 ERA) won’t be giving away any secrets when he starts against Baltimore at Camden Yards.
WORTH WATCHING
The series finale for this weekend’s Guardians-White Sox series in Chicago features an intriguing matchup of tough right-handers.
Dylan Cease (9-4, 2.15 ERA) is in the middle of a breakout season for the White Sox, going 5-1 with a sparkling 0.65 ERA in his past seven starts. He worked seven innings of one-hit ball in an 11-0 victory at Minnesota in his last outing before the All-Star break.
Shane Bieber (4-5, 3.24 ERA) gets the ball for Cleveland. The 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner tossed a three-hitter in a 4-1 victory over the White Sox in his last start on July 12.
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New Jersey on Sunday reported another 2,734 confirmed COVID-19 positive tests and one new confirmed death, as 18 of the 21 counties in the state are now considered high risk for transmission, as reported by the CDC.
Only Mercer, Gloucester and Cumberland counties remain in the medium-risk category. Seventeen counties were reported to have high-transmission rates on Thursday, and only six on July 14.
The state’s seven-day average for confirmed positive tests was 2,991, a 9% increase in the past week and a 42% increase from a month ago.
There were 1,022 patients with confirmed or suspected coronavirus cases reported in 70 out of the state’s 71 hospitals as of Saturday night. Of those hospitalized, 93 were in intensive care and 32 were on ventilators.
The statewide positivity rate for tests conducted Wednesday — the most recent day with available data — was 12.83%.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers positivity rates above 10% to be “high.” However, the positivity rate is substantially lower than its peak of 40.83% on Jan. 1 during the height of the omicron variant.
New Jersey’s rate of transmission was 1.06 on Sunday, according to the state Department of Health. When the transmission rate is 1, that means cases have leveled off at the current numbers. Anything above 1 means the outbreak is expanding. A transmission rate below 1 is an indication that the coronavirus outbreak is declining, as each new case is leading to less than one additional new case.
TOTAL NUMBERS
New Jersey has reported 2.19 million total confirmed COVID-19 cases in the more than two years since the state reported its first known case March 4, 2020.
The Garden State has also recorded 377,705 positive antigen or rapid tests, which are considered probable cases. And there are numerous cases that have likely never been counted, including at-home positive tests that are not included in the state’s numbers.
The state of 9.2 million residents has reported 34,218 COVID-19 deaths — 31,125 confirmed fatalities and 3,093 probable ones.
New Jersey has the eighth-most coronavirus deaths per capita in the U.S. — behind Mississippi, Arizona, Oklahoma, Alabama, West Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas — as of July 15. Last summer, the state had the most deaths per capita in the nation.
VACCINATION NUMBERS
More than 6.97 million people who work, live, or study in the Garden State have reached fully vaccinated status.
Over 7.87 million have received a first dose since vaccinations began in the state on Dec. 15, 2020.
More than 4.12 million people in the state eligible for boosters have received one.
That number may rise following the Food and Drug Administration approval of booster shots for healthy children between the ages of 5 and 11. U.S. regulators authorized the booster for kids, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as infections continue to spread.
LONG-TERM CARE NUMBERS
At least 9,414 of the state’s COVID-19 deaths have been among residents and staff members at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, according to state data as of Sunday.
Of the active outbreaks at 371 facilities, there are 4,926 current cases among residents and 5,057 cases among staff, as of the latest data.
GLOBAL NUMBERS
As of Sunday, there have been more than 569 million COVID-19 cases reported across the globe, according to Johns Hopkins University’s coronavirus database.
More than 6.38 million people have died because of the virus, the data shows.
The U.S. has reported the most COVID-19 cases (more than 90.3 million) and deaths (at least 1.02 million) of any nation.
There have been more than 11.9 billion vaccine doses administered globally.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In 2020, Oregon voters decided to make it the first state to legalize psilocybin, the hallucinogen in what’s known as “magic mushrooms.”
It can be used for a variety of treatments including anxiety and depression.
Now, a few counties, including Clackamas, Washington, Deschutes and Jackson counties are debating whether to opt out of the program or send it back to their own voters in November.
Sam Chapman is executive director of the Healing Advocacy Fund, the state’s leading psilocybin advocate. Chapman joined Eye on NW Politics to give his thoughts on the topic for this week’s Give Me a Minute. | https://www.koin.com/nwpolitics/psilocybin-advocate-defends-therapeutic-use-of-hallucinogen/ | 2022-07-24T19:47:23Z | https://www.koin.com/nwpolitics/psilocybin-advocate-defends-therapeutic-use-of-hallucinogen/ | true |
24 dead as bus plunges 40m into Nithi River
At least 24 people have died after a Mombasa-bound bus they were travelling in plunged into Nithi River along the Meru-Nairobi highway on Sunday evening.
The bus, traveling from Meru, fell off the bridge into the river about 40 metres below.
Bodies were seen scattered in the water and on the river bank as Tharaka Nithi County Rescue team manager, Alex Mugambi, confirmed the fatalities. He led the rescue operations at the scene alongside the police and members of the public.
The injured are being rushed to Chuka County Referral Hospital and PCEA Chogoria Mission Hospital.
Those who witnessed the 6.40 pm accident said the bus could have developed brake failure as it went down the Nithi slope. Mr Nicholas Mutegi, an eyewitness, said the bus was at a high speed when it hit the guard rails and fell into the river.
“The bus must have developed brake failure because it was at a very high speed when the accident happened,” said Mr Mutegi.
Search and rescue operations ongoing at the scene with the total number of fatalities likely to go up as some are feared to still be under the wreckage. | https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/tharaka-nithi-/24-dead-as-bus-plunges-40m-into-nithi-river-3890630 | 2022-07-24T19:50:19Z | https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/tharaka-nithi-/24-dead-as-bus-plunges-40m-into-nithi-river-3890630 | false |
It is, according to the calendar and the faint cheering you can hear whenever you pass an anthill, picnic season. Planning one yourself? Well, I really hope you come out alive, but if you don’t — can I have your margarita?
No, seriously, it’s just that the odds don’t look too good. If you read the papers or listen to pretty much anyone on TV, you must realize that you are about to engage in an activity right up there with scaling Kilimanjaro with a Kardashian as your guide.
Like, you probably are planning to have that picnic outside, right? In the sun? So, you know enough to slather on the sunblock to prevent skin cancer, right? Except that I read a study that says sunblock also prevents the body from making vitamin D. And vitamin D prevents cancer. Even skin cancer! So, for every cancer death the sunblock is blocking, it’s blocking the vitamin D from preventing other deaths. Got that? So, to be safe, put on the block, go out, avoid the sun, come in, wash it off, and go back out and GET some sun — but maybe the dappled kind, under a tree. And never between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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And hey, when and if you do decide to brave the outdoors (are you SURE that makes sense?), be sure to drink plenty of water. Just not too MUCH water, or you’ll flood your blood, like those marathoners who hydrate themselves to death.
Of course, if you prudently choose to hold off on the sipping, you should bring your glass inside right away. Otherwise, it’s nothing more than stagnant water. A pool party for mosquitoes, who not only can carry virus after virus, but also bite, causing itching, which must be addressed with extreme caution.
“Keep nails trimmed and clean so that if you scratch yourself, you won’t be inviting an infection.” That’s what I read in one very helpful (though not particularly upbeat) article on summer fun.
To avoid all that, you might just want to nix the liquids and enjoy a solid-food-only picnic. Just don’t bring any foods with mayo, otherwise, you could get salmonella poisoning. And don’t bring undercooked chicken, otherwise, salmonella. No overcooked chicken, either, otherwise, salmo— nope. Fooled ya! Overgrilled chicken is carcinogenic.
You also don’t want to serve up anything with carbs, fats or sugars, for obvious reasons (obesity, heart attack, diabetes). Or salt (hypertension). Or meat (just read a new study saying anyone eating red meat will die by Friday). And no snacks on skateboards!
For, as you well know, this is also the season for skateboard injuries. Wear a helmet, kneepads and — to save your eyes — sunglasses. Not just any sunglasses. Glasses with 100% ultraviolet-protective lenses that extend at least to the sides of your eyes, but preferably all the way back to your ears.
Of course, safety also demands you avoid lawn mowers, dogs, tree pollen, balls, bees, bears, boys and soda. And (if you had plans next week) red meat.
But a picnic blanket, provided it is not harboring any deadly snakes, possibly pregnant and busy birthing a whole mess o’ deadly snakes, could be almost completely safe, provided...
What’s that? You’re going back inside to nap in your recliner? Well, then...
Can I have your margarita?
Lenore Skenazy is president of Let Grow, a contributing writer at Reason.com and author of “Has the World Gone Skenazy?” | https://magicvalley.com/opinion/columnists/lenore-skenazy-picnic-perils/article_497228c8-09e7-11ed-b896-97308ccaf6c7.html | 2022-07-24T19:53:30Z | https://magicvalley.com/opinion/columnists/lenore-skenazy-picnic-perils/article_497228c8-09e7-11ed-b896-97308ccaf6c7.html | false |
Queen’s Olympic skydiving stunt double faces jail sentence for attacking his girlfriend
Queen’s Olympic skydiving stunt gets double jail time for assaulting girlfriend after throwing her down stairs
- Skydiver who jumped out of a plane dressed as the Queen in 2012 to face prison
- Gary Connery performed the Bond stunt at the London Olympics opening
- Last week he was convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent
- He threw his girlfriend down the stairs after hitting her head on the railing
The skydiver who jumped out of a plane in the famous Bond stunt during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics dressed as the Queen, faces jail for assaulting his girlfriend.
Gary Connery, 53, was convicted last week of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent by throwing his partner down a flight of stairs.
A Reading Crown Court jury deliberately acquitted him of GBH. The court heard Connery, from Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, bang Tanya Brass’ head against a railing on October 24, 2020, before pushing her down the stairs.
Prosecutor Jonathan Stone told the jurors: “This is a nasty allegation of domestic violence. The vast, vast majority of these things take place behind closed doors, behind curtains, away from prying eyes.
“You’ve heard some character witnesses speak of Mr. Connery in glowing terms. I have no doubt that he is a nice guy at work, in the pub, on the golf course.
“But none of the character umpires have said they’ve looked through the window while the defendant and Mrs. Brass are home alone, holding all the cards.”
Gary Connery, 53, was convicted last week of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent by throwing his partner down a flight of stairs
Connery (right) was the skydiver dressed as the Queen who jumped out of a plane in the famous Bond stunt during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics
The court heard how Ms. Brass had taken medication for bipolar personality disorder.
Connery claimed she tripped while trying to hit him on the stairs near their house, but jurors were told that when she landed at the bottom of the stairs, Connery said, “Instant karma.”
He later admitted to police that he made the comment.
Ms Brass also claimed that Connery grabbed her phone when she tried to call an ambulance. When the paramedics arrived, Connery claimed that Mrs. Brass had banged her head against a door, but the doctors told the court that the victim said Connery had pushed her.
Pictured: Connery jumped from 800 ft above the stadium and set his parachute at 500 ft as he played the Queen, wearing a salmon dress similar to the one she wore at the opening ceremony
Friends of Connery, who were nicknamed Birdman or Henley after jumping out of a plane without a parachute and landing on a pile of cardboard boxes, described him as calm and thoughtful.
In his famous stunt at the Olympics, the Queen went on a secret mission with James Bond, played by Daniel Craig. Wearing a salmon-colored dress similar to the Queen’s at the opening ceremony, Connery jumped from 800 ft above the stadium, setting his parachute at 500 ft.
Shortly after, the real queen entered the arena.
Connery spent months secretly training for the jump, landing on a nearby bridge. | https://whatsnew2day.com/queens-olympic-skydiving-stunt-double-faces-jail-sentence-for-attacking-his-girlfriend/ | 2022-07-24T19:54:20Z | https://whatsnew2day.com/queens-olympic-skydiving-stunt-double-faces-jail-sentence-for-attacking-his-girlfriend/ | true |
Apple's iOS 16, which is currently in its public beta, is packed with many welcome updates. There's the new wholly customizable lock screen and ability to unsend and edit text messages.
Yet, some of these additions, as well as older features, aren't always universally loved. For example, Apple didn't allow you to delete built-in applications, like Stocks or Books, even if you never used them. Eventually Apple reconsidered this decision, and you can now remove any app on iOS, but there are other irritating features that are still here.
Fortunately, there's a way to get rid of or disable some of the more annoying features and settings in iOS 16, like the brand new search button on the home page that's easy to accidentally tap and the redesigned notifications that now appear at the bottom of your lock screen. Here's how.
And if you want to learn more about what iOS 16 has to offer, check out these hidden features, like password-protected photo albums, and two new features available in Apple Maps.
Stop featured photos and memories from popping up on your iPhone
Apple's artificial intelligence helps surface photos and videos in various places across your iPhone it thinks you might want to see, as a friendly reminder of family vacations, couple photos and holidays -- but you may not always want your personal photos to pop up unexpectedly, especially if they're private, embarrassing or inappropriate.
Fortunately with iOS 16, you can now prevent Featured Photos, as well as curated collections known as Memories, from appearing in photo widgets on your home screen and the Search and For You sections in Photos.
To block these tailored photos, launch the Settings app, go into Photos and toggle off Show Featured Content. All featured content will no longer appear across your device -- instead, it'll only be available in your photo library and albums.
Prevent the side button from accidentally ending your phone calls
The side/power button on the side of your iPhone allows you to quickly sleep and wake up your device, but if you accidentally hit it during a phone call, you'll prematurely end your call. If that's something you've encountered in the past, iOS 16 finally allows you to prevent that from happening.
In Settings, go to Accessibility > Touch and toggle off Lock to End Call to prevent the side button from ending your calls. If you do hit the side button accidentally, your screen will go to sleep, but you'll stay on your phone call, uninterrupted.
Remove the search button from your home screen
The Search feature on your iPhone allows you to quickly find what you're looking for, whether it's a text message, third-party app, file, note and location -- pretty much anything on your device or on the web. And the best thing about the feature is that it's easily accessible from the home screen; all you need to do is swipe down anywhere on the screen, and it appears.
And iOS 16 has added another way to access Search from the home screen, via a small button right above your dock. Unfortunately, it's easy to accidentally trigger, because it's near where your thumb might go when you swipe between your various home pages.
Fortunately, like many new features on iOS 16, this one can be disabled as well. Simply launch the Settings app, go to Home Screen and toggle off Show on Home Screen to remove the search button from your home screen. The Search bubble should disappear, replaced by a few small dots representing your various home screens.
Go back to old lock screen notifications
Apple's latest redesign brings widgets, customizable fonts and colors, a wallpaper gallery and stylized date and time to the lock screen, as well as one overlooked change to notifications. Instead of appearing at the top of your lock screen, notifications now appear at the bottom, which you can then tap on to appear full screen.
However, not everyone may be happy with this change. If you want to go back to how notifications appeared on iOS 15, launch the Settings application and go to Notifications > Display As. You'll then see three options:
- Count: Notifications appear as numbered count at the bottom of the screen.
- Stack: Notifications appear in a stack at the bottom of the screen.
- List: Notifications appear fully across your screen.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-0-5
(zero, zero, five)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-0-5
(zero, zero, five) | https://www.darientimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Midday-game-17325751.php | 2022-07-24T20:00:48Z | https://www.darientimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Midday-game-17325751.php | false |
PARIS (AP) — Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark won his first Tour de France title on Sunday after coming out on top of a thrilling three-week duel with defending champion Tadej Pogacar.
The 25-year-old Vingegaard became the first Danish rider to win cycling’s biggest race since Bjarne Riis in 1996. He finished 3 minutes, 34 seconds ahead of second-place Pogacar.
Vingegaard, who was runner-up to Pogacar last year, built his success in the mountains.
Jasper Philipsen won Sunday’s last stage around Paris to the Champs-Elysees in a sprint.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
5-8-7
(five, eight, seven)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
5-8-7
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (WHO) — Family and friends are leaning on each other to support a nine-year-old Iowa boy who survived a deadly shooting that killed both of his parents and his younger sister on Friday at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
Three campers were killed and another camper took his own life at Maquoketa Caves State Park in eastern Iowa, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation reports.
The names of the victims have been confirmed as Tyler Schmidt, 42, Sarah Schmidt, 42, and Lula Schmidt, 6, all from Cedar Falls. Their bodies were found in their tent early Friday at the Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground, about 180 miles east of Des Moines.
According to a news release, authorities were called to the park in Jackson County on a report of a triple homicide at 6:23 a.m. Friday. Authorities immediately began searching for another unaccounted for camper, 23-year-old Anthony Sherwin. His body was located a short time later, dead from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Mitch Mortvedt, assistant director of the Department of Public Safety’s division of criminal investigation, told The Associated Press on Saturday that the motive for the attack was still unknown.
“We don’t know what led up to this, what precipitated it,” he said, adding that so far, “the investigation has not revealed any early interaction between the Schmidt family and him.”
Adam Morehouse, Sarah Schmidt’s brother, said the family had no connection to Sherwin and he believed it was a “completely random act.” He added that while the boy, Arlo, was on the family camping trip, he isn’t sure where the boy was at the time of the shooting.
“He is with family and he is OK, but I have not had any interaction with him,” Morehouse said Saturday. “As far as I know, he was uninjured physically.”
The park is closed and is considered an active crime scene, the DCI says.
A GoFundMe account has been set up by family members of Sarah and Tyler Schmidt. The account has been confirmed as valid to Nexstar’s WHO by Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green.
As of Sunday, over $136,000 has been donated to the GoFundMe.
On Friday, Mayor Green took to social media to offer his sympathy to the community. “Like many of you just hearing the news, I’m devastated,” he said.
In 2018, the Schmidts moved to Cedar Falls and had been active in the community ever since, Morehouse said. He said they loved the outdoors, and just got four pairs of snowshoes for Christmas.
“The best way to describe all four of them was the quintessential Midwestern family. They gave everybody everything they possibly could. They loved family … They enjoyed the outdoors, enjoyed the hiking — and this is just a question mark of ‘Why that campground and that campsite on that night?’”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee said Sunday it will interview more former Cabinet secretaries and is prepared to subpoena conservative activist Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, who's married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, as part of its investigation of the Capitol riot and Donald Trump's role.
Lawmakers said they are deepening their inquiry after a series of eight hearings in June and July culminating in a prime-time session Thursday, with plans to interview additional witnesses and reconvening in September to resume laying out their findings to the public.
"We anticipate talking to additional members of the president's Cabinet," said Rep. Liz Cheney, the committee's vice chair. "We anticipate talking to additional members of his campaign. Certainly, we're very focused as well on the Secret Service."
Cheney, R-Wyo., did not identify the Trump administration officials who might come forward, but the committee has previously made clear its interest in speaking with those believed to have considered invoking a constitutional process in the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office after the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, when hundreds of Trump's supporters violently stormed the Capitol and interrupted the certification of Joe Biden's election.
The committee has aired testimony from former Attorney General William Barr, who said he told Trump that widespread voter fraud claims were "bull——" and had "zero basis." In last week's hearing, the committee played testimony from then-Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, who said he urged Trump to call a Cabinet meeting to discuss an orderly transition of power.
Other Cabinet members have indicated they may have important details to share.
Betsy DeVos, the education secretary at the time, previously told USA Today that she raised with Vice President Mike Pence the question whether the Cabinet should consider invoking the 25th Amendment, which would have required the vice president and the majority of the Cabinet to agree that the president could no longer fulfill his duties.
DeVos, in her resignation letter on Jan. 7, 2021, blamed Trump for inciting the mob. “There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me,” she wrote.
On the same day, Elaine Chao quit as transportation secretary. Chao, who is married to Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, said the attack had "has deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside.”
Mike Pompeo, the secretary of state at the time who is considering a 2024 presidential run, and Steven Mnuchin, Trump's treasury secretary, also were reported to have discussed the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment, according to Jonathan Karl of ABC News in his book “Betrayal.”
“The floodgates have opened,” said Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., regarding the next phase of its investigation.
Committee members also hope to learn more about Ginni Thomas' own effort to keep Trump in office and the potential conflicts of interest for Clarence Thomas as a result on Jan. 6 cases that have come before the Supreme Court. The committee sent a letter to Ginni Thomas last month seeking an interview and hopes she will comply, Cheney said.
Thomas communicated with people in Trump’s orbit ahead of the 2021 attack and also on the day of the insurrection.
“We certainly hope that she will agree to come in voluntarily,” Cheney said. “But the committee is fully prepared to contemplate a subpoena if she does not.”
Cheney also said that while the committee hasn’t decided whether to make a criminal referral regarding Trump to the Justice Department, “that’s absolutely something we’re looking at.”
Added Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.: “I certainly think there’s evidence of crimes and I think it goes all the way up to Donald Trump.”
While a possible Trump prosecution is a matter for the department, the committee has used its hearing to try to make a case about his political viability as he mulls running in 2024. Some of the most damning testimony aired by the committee has come from Trump's own top Republican advisers, military leaders and confidants, who admitted to a loss of confidence in his judgment and dedication to the rule of law in the days leading up to and after the Jan. 6 attack.
The committee also wants to get to the bottom of missing Secret Service texts from Jan. 5-6, 2021, that could have shed further light on Trump's actions during the insurrection, particularly after earlier testimony about his confrontation with security as he tried to join supporters at the Capitol.
Lawmakers also are interested in hearing from Steve Bannon, a Trump ally who was found guilty last week on criminal contempt of Congress charges for refusing to comply with the House committee's subpoena.
Cheney spoke on CNN's “State of the Union” and “Fox News Sunday,” Kinzinger appeared on ABC's “This Week,” and Luria was on NBC's “Meet the Press."
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AP Congressional Correspondent Lisa Mascaro and Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
322 PM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut
and southeast New York.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and
humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees
for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any
length of time.
Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health
conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air
conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.
Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that
has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members
and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
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Photos of 'real life Chucky' go viral online after residents spot him roaming an Alabama neighborhood
He’s back — The possessed, murderous doll that terrorized moviegoers in the 1988 hit "Child’s Play," is now roaming the streets of an Alabama neighborhood as photos of a "real-life Chucky" have gone viral.
The human Chucky seen in photos standing on the side of the road of a residential neighborhood in Pinson, Alabama, waiting for cars to pass, was actually a 5-year-old boy named Jackson, who brought fear and laughter to people in his community.
"Dear parents of the little boy in the Chucky costume in Pinson," Kendra Walden, a resident who witnessed the boy, wrote on Facebook, "Get your kid. I almost had a heart attack."
"We took some pictures of him," she added. "We thought it was so funny."
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And, she wasn't the only one who enjoyed the faux horror as the photos she posted received more than 15K comments and 103K shares.
"Could you imagine seeing this in person?" one user responded.
"This is terrifying while at the same time brilliant," another said.
Jackson’s mom, Britnee Reed, told WDHN that Jackson was Chucky for Halloween and that he often wears his costume around the house and around the community.
"That’s just kind of how his personality is," Reed said. "He dresses up in different costumes throughout the week. He loves to make people laugh."
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Reed said she was first notified about the viral photos when she was at work and a co-worker showed them to her, saying dressing up as Chucky in the neighborhood was something her son would do.
Then she noticed it was her son in the photos.
"I zoomed in and said, ‘Oh my goodness,’ that’s my kid," she told the outlet. Reed then contacted her mother, who was watching Jackson. Her mother admitted to helping him in the costume, so he could conduct his neighborhood watch.
The reaction has been overwhelming, Reed said, with mostly positive comments, some negative backlash and a few birthday and event invites.
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Jackson, who the family says is "Facebook Famous," has politely declined the invites but said he will continue scaring those in his community.
Chucky, the character, made his cinematic debut in 1988 before starring in several featured films. He also has made cameo appearances and his television show, from 2021, is scheduled to have its second season this fall.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
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National Weather Service Shreveport LA
232 PM CDT Sun Jul 24 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values from 105-108 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana, south
central and southwest Arkansas, northeast Texas and southeast
Oklahoma.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat Advisory conditions are expected for a
larger portion of our four state area during Monday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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'No option should be off the table': Rishi Sunak defends plans to crack down on immigration - after his campaign suggested migrants could be housed on cruise ships
- Rishi Sunak has doubled down on his support for the Rwanda policy
- He has said that 'no option is off the table' for him to control Channel crossings
- Mr Sunak was unable to give clear assurances that all of his plans to tackle illegal migration would be legal
Rishi Sunak has doubled down on his support for the Government's Rwanda deportation policy - saying 'no option is off the table' to make it work if he becomes Prime Minister.
The former Chancellor used a pool broadcast interview to elaborate on how he would tackle Channel crossings in small boats as both he and leadership rival Liz Truss try to woo Conservative members.
Mr Sunak said: 'I've said that we need to look at all creative solutions to make sure that we have the places we need to detain refugees and ensure that we can process them as quickly as possible.
'And I'm prepared to look at novel solutions. Indeed, Scotland and other countries have also looked at this. We need to tackle this problem creatively because it is a big challenge.
The former Chancellor used a pool broadcast interview to elaborate on how he would tackle Channel crossings in small boats
'And right now it's not working as well as it should. As prime minister, I will fix that.'
Mr Sunak was unable to give clear assurances that all of his plans to tackle illegal migration would be legal.
On Sunday, the Tory leadership contender set out a range of plans designed to crack down on illegal migration, including an annual cap on the number of refugees coming to Britain.
But in a pooled broadcast interview, he was pressed on whether those plans would be legal.
'What we do need to do is be very honest about the challenges that the ECHR, these European laws, have on our ability to grapple with this problem.
'I've said that no options should be off the table. We have a new British Bill of Rights that's being introduced into parliament that I believe will help solve the challenges.
Rishi Sunak said that 'no option should be off the table' to ensure that the Government's controversial Rwanda asylum scheme works
'And I've put some other further points in the plan today saying how we could do things differently from the European Convention to strengthen our ability to deport people who shouldn't be here and protect our borders.
'I want people to know this is a very serious issue. It is a priority for me. It's a priority for the country.'
Rishi Sunak said that 'no option should be off the table' to ensure that the Government's controversial Rwanda asylum scheme works.
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Which Nespresso milk frothers are best?
A perfect cup of coffee can help set a positive mood early in the morning and motivate you to get the rest of the day moving in the right direction. A Nespresso milk frother can add a sophisticated and delicious touch to any coffee drink, such as a cappuccino. A Nespresso machine and milk frother helps to save both time and money by allowing you to create the perfect coffee with tasty frothed milk from the comfort of your home.
What is Nespresso?
According to the Nestle-Nespresso website, Nespresso is a massive Switzerland-based coffee selling brand within the Nestlé Group. Nestle Group owns hundreds of subsidiaries and has a wide reach within the food market and industry. Nespresso is marketed as a luxury coffee brand and can often be found in more high-end stores.
Luckily, Nespresso products are available for purchase both in-store and online. Nespresso makes Nespresso machines that specialize in single-use drinks, such as espresso and coffee. The company also creates a variety of prepackaged coffees and appliances to add a tasteful flair to most kitchens and daily routines.
What is frothed milk?
Frothed milk is milk that has been aerated to create a foam. Aerated comes from the term aeration, which means simply to pass air through or to move air around. The tiny air bubbles produced when frothing milk create a light texture that also increases the volume of the milk.
If you don’t own a milk frother, there are ways to make frothed milk without one. With just two ingredients, you can shake your milk inside of a tightly sealed container until the milk becomes frothy and textured. However, this method requires a fair amount of physical exertion in comparison to using a milk frothing device.
What’s the difference between frothed and steamed milk?
Whereas frothed milk is simply milk that has been whipped into a heavy foam, steamed milk is often heated with a steam wand. A steam wand steams the milk with pressurized heat, which increases the temperature of the drink. Steamed milk is always hot, but frothed milk isn’t necessarily.
What is a milk frother?
A milk frother is a cooking utensil that adds air into milk in order to create that recognizable layer to delicious coffee drinks like cappuccinos and lattes. Milk frothers can range in both size and price, so it’s important to keep your budget and usage in mind before purchasing one. Given that milk frothers have the potential to create extreme amounts of heat, it’s important to remain vigilant and ensure that young children are properly attended to.
The best Nespresso milk frother
Nespresso has milk frothers that were designed to be compatible with their machines. Some milk frothers are built into the actual machines, but you can also purchase a standalone milk frother.
Nespresso Aeroccino3 Milk Frother
This milk frother comes in one size and can create three different kinds of frothed milk. The black frother only has one button, so it’s designed for a simple usage process and automatically turns off. The milk quickly increases in temperature and can reach around 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Where to buy: Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Best Nespresso milk frother bundles
The ideal milk frother bundle will have the perfect coffee and espresso options to best fit your needs and will also provide you with amazing beverage preferences.
Nespresso Lattissima Touch Original Espresso Machine with Milk Frother
This sleek machine comes in three different colors: washed black, frosted silver and white. The automatic milk frother is built into the machine and ensures that each drink you create is perfect every time. After each coffee is brewed, the capsules are discarded into a trash container within the machine to reduce the cleaning time between each use.
Where to buy: Amazon and Macy’s
Nespresso Vertuo Plus and De’Longhi Espresso Maker
This set includes both the VertuoPlus Deluxe and the Aeroccino Milk Frother. The espresso machine weighs about 10 pounds and includes a 40 ounce water tank that heats up within 15 seconds. It also automatically shuts down after 10 minutes of inactivity in order to conserve power. The milk frother comes in one size and creates ideal frothed coffee drinks.
Where to buy: Amazon and Macy’s
Nespresso Essenza Mini Original Espresso Machine Bundle
The machine has a water tank that holds over 20 ounces of water and only takes around 30 seconds to heat up. After 3 minutes, the machine goes into eco-mode for low energy consumption and after 9 minutes of inactivity, it shuts off to save power. The Aeroccino3 Milk Frother included in this bundle can froth up to 8 ounces of hot milk.
Where to buy: Amazon
Nespresso Citiz Coffee and Espresso Machine DeLonghi with Aeroccino3 Milk Frother
This product is an ideal bundle that includes the Aeroccino 3 Milk Frother and the Nespresso Citiz Coffee Espresso Machine. The compact machine features a tank that can hold around 34 ounces of water and reaches the perfect temperature in under 30 seconds, perfect for creating a single-serve coffee with frothed milk.
Where to buy: Amazon
Nespresso Pixie Coffee and Espresso Machine by De’Longhi with Aeroccino
The machine includes a high-pressure pump that helps to create a coffee shop caliber beverage. It has a water tank that holds up to 24 ounces and alerts you once it needs to be refilled. The included Aeroccino3 Milk Frother is the perfect addiction to create a delicious coffee beverage.
Where to buy: Amazon and Macy’s
Nespresso Inissia Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Milk Frother by De’Longhi
This machine is available in a sleek shade of black and weighs just under 2 pounds. This combination set includes an espresso maker and the milk frother in order to easily create a delicious beverage from the comfort of your home or office. As an added bonus, each machine comes with a complimentary set of Nespresso capsules to get you started.
Where to buy: Amazon
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BOSTON (AP)All-Star Alek Manoah pitched six sharp innings as the Toronto Blue Jays relied more on his arm than their bats to keep up their season-long dominance of the Red Sox, beating Boston 4-1 Saturday.
A day after Toronto set a team record for runs – and posted the most ever scored against the Red Sox – in a 28-5 romp, Manoah set the tone.
”When he’s on the mound, we know we have a chance to win,” Toronto interim manager John Schneider said. ”It’s easy to get up for a game when he’s on the mound.”
Boston lost for the eighth time in nine games. Red Sox fans were sure to get a cheer on Sunday, however, when former slugger David Ortiz was inducted into the Hall of Fame – plenty of them headed to Cooperstown, New York, to see Big Papi enshrined.
”It’s very challenging and tough, but no one will feel sorry for you, especially the opposing team. They feel it’s a perfect situation for them,” Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts said. ”We need to go out with the team and the lineup we have. We’re all here for a reason. We can play.”
Manoah (11-4) allowed one run, on a homer by Bobby Dalbec that cleared everything in left field in the second, and seven hits. He walked none, struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 2.24.
”My competitiveness is something that I know I can control,” Manoah said. ”Having that will to win and expecting nothing less is what I’m trying to do every day.”
The animated Manoah barked at the Boston bench after ending his outing with three straight strikeouts. He fanned fellow All-Star Bogaerts to start that late flourish.
”He’s an emotional guy and that’s what makes him elite – the way he competes,” Schneider said. ”Just make sure your emotions don’t get the best of you and show up your opponent, but you couldn’t ask much more from him out of that inning.”
Jordan Romano pitched a scoreless ninth for his league-leading 21st save.
Toronto got seven hits a day after pounding out 29, and improved to 9-3 against the Red Sox this year. The Blue Jays are 3 1/2 games ahead of Boston for the AL’s final wild card spot.
Toronto pieced together a three-run third off rookie Kutter Crawford (2-3). Santiago Espinal and George Springer hit RBI singles and Alejandro Kirk had a sacrifice fly.
DEVERS OUT
The Red Sox put All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers on the 10-day injured list because of right hamstring inflammation, making the move one day after his early exit in the fifth inning.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Blue Jays: Yusei Kikuchi (neck strain) delivered five innings of two-hit shutout ball in a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. The lefty finished with four strikeouts and three walks while throwing 43 of his 77 pitches for strikes. Interim manager John Schneider said the next 72 hours will be key before plotting the next course of action for a pitcher who has posted a 5.12 ERA in 16 starts before getting placed on the 15-day injured list earlier this month.
Red Sox: Back spasms kept All-Star DH J.D. Martinez out of the lineup for the second straight game. ”He doesn’t feel great,” manager Alex Cora said. ”Hopefully by tomorrow (Sunday) or Monday, he’ll be back in the lineup.” . Rich Hill (left knee sprain) has a bullpen session scheduled for Sunday. The lefty pitcher has been on the IL since July 2. . Cora says RHP Matt Barnes (shoulder inflammation) was in good spirits following Friday’s rehab appearance with Worcester. He is scheduled to throw an inning for the WooSox on Sunday. . INF/OF Kike Hernandez (hip flexor strain) was transferred to the 60-day IL. …. 2B Trevor Story (bruised right hand) is throwing but still hasn’t swung a bat since landing on the injured list on July 16.
UP NEXT
Blue Jays: Ross Stripling (5-3, 3.03) will look to continue to build on what’s been a strong July. The right-hander has posted a 2.70 ERA in his previous three starts this month.
Red Sox: Top pitching prospect Brayan Bello (0-1, 10.13 ERA) makes his third start on Sunday. The 23-year-old is still searching for his first MLB win and will be looking to pitch into the fifth inning – something he didn’t do in each of his first two starts with Boston.
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Jesús Ferreira scored his team-high 12th goal of the season in the 14th minute, leading Dallas to a 1-0 victory on Saturday night that ended Real Salt Lake’s 10-match home unbeaten streak.
Ferreira connected with a left-footed shot from 8 yards off a pass from Paxton Pomykal after Paul Arriola intercepted a throw-in.
Ferreira is second in Major League Soccer in scoring behind New York City’s Valentín Castellanos. The 21-year-old Ferreira became the second MLS player with 30 career goals and 20 assists at 21 or younger, according to Opta, behind New England’s Diego Fagúndez.
Maarten Paes had five saves for Dallas (8-6-8).
RSL (9-7-6) outshot Dallas 25-7, including 5-2 on shots on target.
Zac MacMath saved one shot or RSL.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
232 PM CDT Sun Jul 24 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values from 105-108 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana, south
central and southwest Arkansas, northeast Texas and southeast
Oklahoma.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat Advisory conditions are expected for a
larger portion of our four state area during Monday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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DALLAS (AP) — Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight was sold at auction on Sunday for $6.18 million.
The winner of the heated competition for the belt was Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to Heritage Auctions in Dallas.
In a tweet Sunday, Irsay confirmed he acquired the belt for his collection of rock music, American history and pop culture memorabilia that is currently touring the country.
The belt will be displayed on Aug. 2 at Chicago’s Navy Pier and on Sept. 9 in Indianapolis.
“Proud to be the steward!” Irsay tweeted.
“After several hours of watching two bidders go back and forth over this belt, this proved to be a battle worthy of the Rumble itself,” Chris Ivy, Heritage’s director of sports auctions, said in a statement.
The 1974 fight was one of boxing’s most memorable moments. Ali stopped the fearsome George Foreman to recapture the heavyweight title in the African nation of Zaire. Ali won the fight in a knockout in the eighth round. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Muhammad-Ali-s-Rumble-in-the-Jungle-belt-sells-17325811.php | 2022-07-24T20:40:15Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Muhammad-Ali-s-Rumble-in-the-Jungle-belt-sells-17325811.php | false |
WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
414 PM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS
COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
western New York.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN WYOMING...SOUTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON AND NORTHEASTERN
ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 412 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Portageville,
or near Letchworth State Park, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to
trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Dansville, Letchworth State Park, Perry, Mount Morris, Portageville,
Groveland, Nunda, Pike, Castile and Ossian.
This includes Interstate 390 between exits 4 and 7.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Schuyler County in central New York...
Chemung County in central New York...
Southeastern Steuben County in central New York...
Bradford County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 445 PM EDT.
* At 415 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Sonora to near Lawrenceville to near Arnot, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Sonora and Monterey around 420 PM EDT.
Caton, Tyrone and Grover around 425 PM EDT.
Canton, Southport and Pine City around 430 PM EDT.
Elmira, West Elmira and Big Flats around 435 PM EDT.
Troy, Horseheads and Breesport around 440 PM EDT.
Erin, Springfield and Burlington around 445 PM EDT.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SENECA...
SOUTHEASTERN YATES AND NORTHEASTERN CHEMUNG COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
central New York.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN SCHUYLER...CENTRAL TIOGA AND TOMPKINS COUNTIES...
At 416 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Burdett to near Newfield to Van Etten, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Ithaca, Newfield, Cayuga Heights, Lansing, Enfield, Danby, Caroline,
Newark Valley, Candor and Spencer.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
414 PM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CATTARAUGUS
COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
western New York.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN WYOMING...SOUTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON AND NORTHEASTERN
ALLEGANY COUNTIES...
At 412 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Portageville,
or near Letchworth State Park, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to
trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Dansville, Letchworth State Park, Perry, Mount Morris, Portageville,
Groveland, Nunda, Pike, Castile and Ossian.
This includes Interstate 390 between exits 4 and 7.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Schuyler County in central New York...
Chemung County in central New York...
Southeastern Steuben County in central New York...
Bradford County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 445 PM EDT.
* At 415 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Sonora to near Lawrenceville to near Arnot, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Sonora and Monterey around 420 PM EDT.
Caton, Tyrone and Grover around 425 PM EDT.
Canton, Southport and Pine City around 430 PM EDT.
Elmira, West Elmira and Big Flats around 435 PM EDT.
Troy, Horseheads and Breesport around 440 PM EDT.
Erin, Springfield and Burlington around 445 PM EDT.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SENECA...
SOUTHEASTERN YATES AND NORTHEASTERN CHEMUNG COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
central New York.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN SCHUYLER...CENTRAL TIOGA AND TOMPKINS COUNTIES...
At 416 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Burdett to near Newfield to Van Etten, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Ithaca, Newfield, Cayuga Heights, Lansing, Enfield, Danby, Caroline,
Newark Valley, Candor and Spencer.
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Not a bad takeaway! Declan Donnelly seals his multimillionaire status as he has whopping '£31m in the bank' after taking in '£3.7m during the pandemic'
Declan Donnelly reportedly took in a whopping £3.7million during the Covid-19 pandemic.
And it seems to have boosted the presenter's comfortable earnings, as the 47-year-old has '£31million in the bank'.
The latter half of duo Ant and Dec's fortune comes as no surprise, as the pair have a widespread portfolio of TV work - including primetime favourites Britain's Got Talent, I'm A Celebrity... and their own show Saturday Night Takeaway.
Racking it in: Declan Donnelly, 46, reportedly has a whopping '£31m in the bank' after taking in '£3.7m during the pandemic'
According to a report of earnings from Dec's private limited company Deecourt obtained by The Sun, the presenter took in £3,747,329 from the period starting 30 June 2021.
The publication added that the yearly profit came in at four times as much as the £832,366 that Dec brought home the previous year, in 2020.
They also revealed that the earnings pushed his multi-millions to include £30,908,002 in investments and a £1,296,544 fortune in cash.
MailOnline have contacted Dec's representatives for comment.
Frontmen; The latter half of duo Ant and Dec's fortune comes as no surprise, as the pair have a widespread portfolio of TV work - including primetime favourites Britain's Got Talent, I'm A Celebrity... and their own show Saturday Night Takeaway (pictured earlier this year on Britain's Got Talent)
Not too shabby: According to a report of earnings from Dec's private limited company Deecourt obtained by The Sun, the presenter took in £3,747,329 from the period starting 30 June 2021
Dec set up his limited company in 2006, alongside Ant McPartlin's company of the same nature - dubbed Teecourt.
But following Ant's split from ex-wife Lisa Armstrong, the presenter dissolved the company in 2020.
Prior to shutting down the company, it's 2019 accounts reportedly had investments worth £11.6m plus a further £9.3m in cash.
The only way is up! Ant and Dec's earnings don't appear to be slowing down anytime soon, after bagging the National Television Award gong for Best Presenter for the 20th year running
The pair's earnings don't appear to be slowing down anytime soon, as their hit show Saturday Night Takeaway is set to return for 2023, after being awarded Best Entertainment show at the BAFTAs earlier this year.
Ant and Dec also took the National Television Award gong for Best Presenter for the 20th year running.
And it'll no doubt be another smash hit for the pair as I'm a Celebrity is set to return for a special All Stars series in addition to it's usual show.
Details surrounding the spin-off are to be confirmed, but stars such as Gillian McKeith, Helen Flanagan and Stacey Solomon are all reported to be in talks to appear.
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Declan Donnelly to bid emotional farewell to his late Roman Catholic priest brother Dermott at funeral after he died following a mystery illness
- Declan Donnelly is set to lay his beloved brother to rest at a funeral next Friday before flying off to film I'm A Celebrity
- The 46-year-old TV star raced to be by his sibling Father Dermott Donnelly's side after he collapsed earlier this month but the priest's death was later confirmed by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle
- Friends and family of Father Donnelly, who died at the age of 55, will gather in Newcastle next week to bid an emotional farewell and pay their respects
- Father Dermott was taken into hospital earlier this month after a series illness and his body will be received into St Michael’s, Newcastle on Thursday
Declan Donnelly is set to lay his beloved brother to rest at a funeral next Friday before flying off to film I'm A Celebrity.
The 46-year-old TV star raced to be by his sibling Father Dermott Donnelly's side after he collapsed earlier this month but the priest's death was later confirmed by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle.
Friends and family of Father Donnelly, who died at the age of 55, will gather in Newcastle next week to bid an emotional farewell and pay their respects.
Paying respects: Declan Donnelly, 46, is set to lay his beloved brother to rest at a funeral next Friday before flying off to film I'm A Celebrity (pictured in May)
In addition to loved ones from Dec's parents' native Ireland, priests and clerics from across the North East region of England, where Dermott served in the Catholic church, will attend, according to the Mirror.
The Donnelly family said in a statement: 'Due to limited space, we would encourage those who wish to participate in the Requiem Mass on Friday 29 July to gather at St Michael’s church.
'The Mass will be live-streamed and Holy Communion will be made available. Following the Requiem Mass, Fr Dermott’s cortege will pass St Michael’s for those who wish to pay their respects.'
Sad news: The TV star raced to be by his Father Dermott Donnelly's side after he collapsed earlier this month but the priest later died after a serious illness (Father Dermott pictured in 2015)
Father Dermott was taken into hospital after a series illness and his body will be received into St Michael’s, Newcastle on Thursday.
In a statement after Dermott's death, the Donnelly family said in a statement: 'It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.
'This has come as a great shock to all of us.
'Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.'
Siblings: Declan Donnelly's brother (centre) died aged 55 after being rushed to hospital with a 'mystery illness' (Pictured: Ant and Dec with Dec's brother Dermott)
Heartache: The TV presenter wrote on Twitter: 'I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon'
An insider had earlier revealed to The Sun how Dec – one half of the presenting duo Ant and Dec – had returned to the north east of England to join his family at Father Dermott's bedside.
They told how the priest's loved ones had been praying that he would 'pull through' after becoming 'extremely unwell' in hospital.
The source said: 'Dec arrived with other family members. There are around 12 of them there at the hospital.'
Father Dermott conducted Dec's wedding to Ali Astall in 2015 in front of a star-studded guest list, which included the star's TV sidekick Ant McPartlin and presenter Dermot O'Leary.
The parish priest from County Durham was also recently pictured outside 10 Downing Street after being invited by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to join religious leaders to pray for peace in Ukraine.
Dec is due to fly to South Africa to begin filming a brand new all-stars version of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, which is due to run as a stand alone show in addition to the usual annual event.
ITV bosses have signed up Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 46, to host the show and legendary contestants from the past will compete, taking part in trials while living in camp in South Africa.
Campmates will be doing trials and living in the camp environment - votes will be internal, rather than by the public.
It is expected to air in 2023 with the usual I'm A Celebrity series airing separately later this year.
Extra jungle fun: A brand new all stars version of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is set to be filmed in South Africa, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 46, hosting | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11040877/Declan-Donnelly-bid-farewell-late-Roman-Catholic-priest-brother-Dermott-funeral.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-07-24T20:49:06Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11040877/Declan-Donnelly-bid-farewell-late-Roman-Catholic-priest-brother-Dermott-funeral.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | false |
Northeast heat wave turns deadly as Excessive Heat Warnings continue through the weekend
More than 85 million Americans are under heat alerts to start the weekend as record high temperatures have become deadly in Pennsylvania and altered the 2022 New York City Triathlon.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place through Sunday night in parts of New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, which is forecast to reach a Heat Index of 107 degrees on Saturday.
National Weather Service forecasters say the extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke.
On Saturday, Pennsylvania state officials said a 73-year-old man from Allentown and another person in New York died, both in part due to heat exposure.
Libraries in Philadelphia are open as cooling centers to provide some relief to residents without air conditioning. SEPTA, the metro bus system, has parked buses throughout the city to also act as cooling centers.
Sunday will also be a scorcher in the City of Brotherly Love with a forecasted high of 101 degrees, compared to the average temperature for this time of year of 88 degrees.
Heat Advisories through Sunday(FOX Weather)
Officials in Boston announced Friday that the 2022 Boston Triathlon will be moved from Sunday, July 24 to Aug. 21 in an effort to try to avoid the heat.
The 2022 New York City Triathlon is still scheduled to continue on Sunday when the Heat Index is forecast to be up to 104 degrees along some parts of the event. However, organizers have decided to shorten parts of the event because of the dangerous heat as well.
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The Triathlon Bike will be reduced from 40k (24.8 miles) to 20K (12.4 miles) and the run reduced from 6.2 miles to 2.5 miles.
The heat index will be over 100 for the New York City Triathlon on Sunday, July 24. (FOX Weather)
"While it is disappointing to reduce the length of both races, our number one priority is to do all we can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our competitors, volunteers, medical personnel and spectators," Triathlon officials said.
On Sunday, the heat index will cross into triple digits in Boston, New York City and Washington.
WHAT IS THE HEAT INDEX AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO YOUR HEALTH?
Washington, D.C. high temperatures into next week. (FOX Weather)
Across the Northeast, the overnight hours won't offer much relief from hot and humid conditions, with nighttime temperatures remaining in the upper 70s through Sunday.
HOW THE WEATHER YOU’RE ACCUSTOMED TO AFFECTS NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEAT WARNINGS, ADVISORIES
Visitors and residents in the nation's capital will also want to stay hydrated through the weekend, with high temperatures forecast into the high 90s and a possible 100-degree high on Sunday, about 10 degrees above average.
As these temperatures continue to skyrocket, it's imperative to take the proper precautions to stay cool and safe.
First off, try to limit the time spent outdoors during excessive heat. The best time to be outdoors would be early in the morning or later in the evening.
If you need to go outdoors during the day, wear loose, lightweight and light-colored clothing and drink plenty of fluids.
Always "look before you lock" to ensure you have not left any children or pets inside a car. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle with the windows rolled up can be deadly. | https://www.fox29.com/news/northeast-heat-wave-turns-deadly-as-excessive-heat-warnings-continue-through-the-weekend | 2022-07-24T20:51:55Z | https://www.fox29.com/news/northeast-heat-wave-turns-deadly-as-excessive-heat-warnings-continue-through-the-weekend | true |
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – In the summer of 2021, a $30 million project was announced for downtown Kaukauna as part of a hotel/apartment complex development.
However, due to supply issues, the City of Kaukauna Common Council has approved the project to be two 5-story 90-unit market-rate apartments.
The apartment complex will be built in the currently vacant lot of 222 Lawe Street and is described as ‘luxury class’ with amenities that include wood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, balconies, and more.
Ranging from studio apartments to 3-bedroom units, the buildings will strive to be ‘one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in the state.’
“This is a high-end, environmentally friendly development that will not only change the City’s skyline but also change the City’s commercial core,” said the Director of Planning & Community Development for the City of Kaukauna, Joe Stephenson. “Located right in the heart of Kaukauna, the complex will have a tremendously positive impact on all our local businesses and help to breathe new life into the City’s Uptown and Downtown districts.”
A final site plan for the apartment project will go to the City Plan Commission for final approval next month, with plans to break ground in the fall.
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Yellen downplays US recession as wave of economic data looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said the U.S. economy is slowing but pointed to healthy hiring as proof that it is not yet in recession.
Yellen spoke on NBC’s “Meet the Press” just before a slew of economic reports will be released this week that will shed light on an economy currently besieged by rampant inflation and threatened by higher interest rates. The data will cover sales of new homes, consumer confidence, incomes, spending, inflation, and overall output.
The highest-profile report will likely be Thursday, when the Commerce Department will release its first estimate of the economy’s output in the April-June quarter. Some economists forecast it may show a contraction for the second quarter in a row. The economy shrank 1.6% in the January-March quarter. Two straight negative readings is considered an informal definition of a recession, though in this case economists think that’s misleading.
Instead, the National Bureau of Economic Research — a nonprofit group of economists — defines a recession as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months.”
Yellen argued that much of the economy remains healthy: Consumer spending is growing, Americans’ finances, on average, are solid, and the economy has added more than 400,000 jobs a month this year, a robust figure. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, near a half-century low.
“We’ve got a very strong labor market,” Yellen said. “This is not an economy that’s in recession.”
Still, Yellen acknowledged the economy is “in a period of transition in which growth is slowing,” from a historically rapid pace in 2021.
She said that slowdown is “necessary and appropriate,” because “we need to be growing at a steady and sustainable pace.”
Slower growth could help bring down inflation, which at 9.1% is the highest in two generations.
Still, many economists think a recession is on the horizon, with inflation eating away at Americans’ ability to spend and the Federal Reserve rapidly pushing up borrowing costs. Last week, Bank of America’s economists became the latest to forecast a “mild recession” later this year.
And Larry Summers, the treasury secretary under President Bill Clinton, said on CNN’s “GPS” Sunday that “there’s a very high likelihood of recession,” as the Fed lifts interest rates to combat inflation. Those higher borrowing costs are intended to reduce consumer spending on homes and cars and slow business borrowing, which can lead to a downturn.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is likely to announce its second 0.75% point increase in its short-term rate in a row, a hefty increase that it hasn’t otherwise implemented since 1994. That will put the Fed’s benchmark rate in a range of 2.25% to 2.5%, the highest level since 2018. Fed policymakers are expected to keep hiking until its rate reaches about 3.5%, which would be the highest since 2008.
The Fed’s hikes have torpedoed the housing market, as mortgage rates have doubled in the past year to 5.5%. Sales of existing homes have fallen for five straight months. On Tuesday, the government is expected to report that sales of new homes dropped in June.
Fewer home sales also means less spending on items that typically come with purchasing a new house, such as furniture, appliances, curtains, and kitchenware.
Many other countries are also grappling with higher inflation, and slower growth overseas could weaken the U.S. economy. Europe is facing the threat of recession, with soaring inflation and a central bank that just last week raised interest rates for the first time in 11 years.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde also sought to minimize recession concerns in an news conference last Thursday.
“Under the baseline scenario, there is no recession, neither this year nor next year,” Lagarde said. “Is the horizon clouded? Of course it is.”
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CHICAGO - Tourists have returned to Chicago’s downtown this summer, and anyone looking at the crowds thronging Millennium Park, the Riverwalk and stores on Michigan Avenue might think the city’s pandemic crisis is past. But “For Rent” signs still cover many downtown storefronts, and office workers remain scarce, which means fewer customers for Loop retailers.
“Our customers are primarily people working for financial institutions and law firms, and you no longer see a lot of our customers, guys walking around with briefcases,” said Scott Shapiro, the owner of Syd Jerome, a luxury men’s clothing shop in the Central Loop. “It’s really a lot of young people in khaki pants.”
The advent of COVID-19 vaccines unleashed pent-up demand, helping store owners lease new spaces across the metro area. But downtown, the pandemic has made clear just how essential one constituent is: the office worker. While a spring and summer infusion of tourists has boosted foot traffic in many shopping districts, the Loop is a step behind, and street-level businesses may continue suffering until more companies call people back to the office.
But all its empty storefronts may also present the Loop with opportunities, according to retail experts. New shops could make the downtown livelier and help entice workers to leave their comfy home offices, especially if landlords reach out to independent, local and creative businesses instead of just national chain stores. That would also make downtown more appealing to others like the thousands of students and apartment dwellers who moved in over the past decade.
“You don’t have to be a corporate executive to enjoy the Loop,” said Michael Edwards, CEO of Chicago Loop Alliance, an advocacy group. “The downtown is not just a business district anymore.”
Don Flesch’s Central Camera has been a Loop mainstay for photography enthusiasts since the late 19th century. It got hit hard by the past two years of turmoil. The store was looted and set on fire in the aftermath of the May 2020 killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, but reopened this year in its familiar location at 230 S. Wabash Ave. It’s a big change from 2019.
“Three years ago, you had flourishing activity outside of our door with traffic and honking horns,” he said.
The relatively quiet streets today mean the store must keep limited hours, four days a week, and business on some days is just 50% of the sales seen before the pandemic. But the 74-year-old, whose grandfather started Central Camera in 1899, said he’s not worried.
Office workers are starting to trickle back, bringing back some old customers, and Flesch decided to launch new services, such as providing one-hour photo developing, to help bring in new ones. Most importantly, he looks forward to fall, when photography students from local schools like Columbia College, DePaul University and others should stream in looking for new equipment and supplies.
“The office workers won’t come back 100%,” he said. “But we think we’re going to have a big month when the universities get back to full steam.”
John Vance, principal at Stone Real Estate Corp., said many downtown retailers are in a similar situation, seeing enough business from tourists and the few office workers who have returned to stay afloat, and looking ahead to fall. But few are willing to pull the trigger on new leases.
“There is very little leasing velocity occurring in the Loop,” Vance said. “You can feel the energy on Michigan Avenue and State Street, on both sides of the river, but unfortunately, even though many (retailers) do want to expand, the modest recovery that we’ve seen has not gone on long enough to help them make that decision.”
According to a 2022 report by Stone Real Estate, one-third of the downtown’s 1,369 storefronts are vacant and the overall vacancy rate nearly doubled from three years ago.
Foot traffic equals customers, and retail districts that don’t depend on office workers are doing better, according to Placer.ai, a data analytics firm that tracks mobile devices. Traffic in Old Town, Lincoln Park and Fulton Market was down less than 10% in June from the same month three years ago, while the Loop was down 27%.
And bad news has continued to hit downtown this summer.
Old Navy said this month it would leave its 32,000-square-foot store at 150 N. State St., formerly occupied by Borders Books, leaving another big hole in the retail market.
Still, the retail market is past the worst of the crisis, and some businesses seem willing to take a chance on State Street, according to Edwards. British sporting goods outlet JD Sports signed a lease earlier this year to take over a space once occupied by Forever 21 at 10 S. State St., several outlets agreed to occupy spaces at Block 37, and by late summer discount retailer Five Below will occupy the store at 36 S. State St., taking over from Blick Art Materials, which will move to 16 W. Randolph St.
“We don’t want to exaggerate the size of these leases, but people are shopping, and things are much better than they were before,” Edwards said.
Other spots with improving retail leasing activity are Willis Tower in the West Loop, according to Vance, where owner EQ Office just completed a $500 million makeover, adding a five-level retail hub called Catalog, and the stretch of Michigan Avenue near Millennium Park.
He attributes Willis’ solid performance to the 110-story building’s sheer size, which ensures a big customer base even with a small percentage of office employees coming to work daily. And Millennium Park attracts a critical mass of tourists, workers, residents and hotel guests that sustain surrounding retail.
More worrisome is the future of the LaSalle Street and Wacker Drive corridor between Clark Street and the Chicago River, which mostly depends on office workers, Vance added. The loss of so many customers brought pain to its local businesses, and the corridor’s vacancy rate increased to 35.6% this year, the highest ever recorded by Stone Real Estate for any retail district.
Many customers of Syd Jerome, now at 20 N. Clark St., still work from home, Shapiro said, especially lawyers who now handle routine court appearances and even trials via Zoom. That’s cut into sales, which declined 30% to 40% during several months this year, and up to 60% in the summer, usually a slow time for upscale men’s clothing.
“There’s nobody around to come in and buy something impulsively,” Shapiro said. “The good thing about our customers is they tend to have a lot of money, but now instead of buying new suits, they’re buying third homes in Palm Beach.”
Shapiro knows owners of similar shops in the suburbs or even on the other side of the Chicago River, which don’t depend as heavily on office workers, and their businesses seem revived.
“That’s like another country,” he said.
But even though much of Loop retail still struggles, Shapiro said Syd Jerome will persevere. His father opened the shop in 1958, and since then it’s gotten through recessions, several robberies, a shattered window during the civil unrest of 2020 and the long climb back from the pandemic shutdown, even as several local competitors closed permanently. He now hopes office workers will return in big numbers after Labor Day, and the store will be ready.
“Being a retailer means being an optimist, so I’ve always made sure we have inventory, and we’ve kept our tailors employed,” he said. “There will be a return to the office, and people will start dressing better.”
Vance said new Loop retail could play a role in bringing workers back downtown, but landlords trying to fill the Loop’s empty storefronts may want to look west to Fulton Market for inspiration. Instead of a retail lineup of national retailers, the neighborhood just west of the Loop, now filling with new office and apartment developments, includes a mix of local and independent stores, especially on Madison Street between Halsted and Racine streets.
Outlets such as Tribeca Boutique, a women’s clothing store at 1035 W. Madison, The Fig Tree, a gift boutique located next door, and Blowout Junkie, a hair salon two blocks west, are all local retailers, Vance said, and provide the variety missing in much of the Loop.
West Loop resident and president of the West Loop Community Organization Damone Richardson said he agrees. He doesn’t find downtown districts like Michigan Avenue as appealing as he used to, and more often hits the shops along Madison.
“It’s an opportunity to connect with local proprietors, and also find unique products you can’t find at big-box or chain stores,” he said.
Edwards said there are already new retail concepts dotting downtown. Outlets such as The Color Factory, an interactive art museum in Willis Tower, the Medieval Torture Museum at 177 N. State St. next to the Chicago Theater, and the Museum of Illusions at 25 E. Washington St., offer experiences instead of just selling goods.
The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business may have come up with the most unusual concept last summer when it opened Mindworks, a space dedicated to behavioral economics, in the Railway Exchange Building across from the Art Institute. Visitors can not only see exhibits on the discipline, which examines how people make decisions, they can also take part in research conducted on-site by university scientists and graduate students, sometimes as simple as predicting a series of coin flips.
Mindworks attracted more than 10,000 visitors in its first year, and nearly two-thirds agreed to participate in research sessions, according to Mark Temelko, a spokesman for the Booth School of Business.
“We want to take the behavioral sciences out of the ivory tower and into the everyday lived experience of people,” he said. “It’s a remarkably simple idea.”
Edwards said such ideas will help the downtown retail market eventually recover. But it’s going to take time, at least until 2024, as office workers return and property managers try to find the right mix of tenants.
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Muhammad Ali’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ belt sells for $6.1M
DALLAS (AP) — Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight was sold at auction on Sunday for $6.18 million.
The winner of the heated competition for the belt was Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to Heritage Auctions in Dallas.
In a tweet Sunday, Irsay confirmed he acquired the belt for his collection of rock music, American history and pop culture memorabilia that is currently touring the country.
The belt will be displayed on Aug. 2 at Chicago’s Navy Pier and on Sept. 9 in Indianapolis.
“Proud to be the steward!” Irsay tweeted.
“After several hours of watching two bidders go back and forth over this belt, this proved to be a battle worthy of the Rumble itself,” Chris Ivy, Heritage’s director of sports auctions, said in a statement.
The 1974 fight was one of boxing’s most memorable moments. Ali stopped the fearsome George Foreman to recapture the heavyweight title in the African nation of Zaire. Ali won the fight in a knockout in the eighth round.
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BEIJING (AP) — China on Sunday launched one of two laboratory modules to complete its permanent orbiting space station.
The Wentian was launched from tropical Hainan Island with a large crowd of amateur photographers and space enthusiasts watching. Designed for science and biology experiments, the module lifted off on the Long March 5B remote 3 rocket, and spent roughly eight minutes in flight before it entered orbit, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
A second lab module, called the Mengtian, is due to be launched in October, and both will join the Tiangong space station. Three astronauts are already living in the core module and will oversee the arrival and docking of the lab.
The launch is the third since the Chinese space station entered its construction phase. It was preceded by the Tianzhou-class cargo spacecraft and the Shenzhou-14 crewed spacecraft.
China’s space program is run by the ruling Communist Party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation Army, prompting the U.S. to exclude it from the International Space Station. As a result, China largely had to work on its own in its Tiangong space station program, building and then abandoning two experimental stations before embarking on the latest iteration.
The 23-ton lab module is heavier than any other single-module spacecraft that is currently in space, according to the state-owned Global Times.
China’s space program launched its first astronaut into orbit in 2003, making it only the third country to do so on its own after the former Soviet Union and the U.S. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/science/china-launches-one-of-2-lab-modules-to-join-space-station/ | 2022-07-24T21:36:14Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/science/china-launches-one-of-2-lab-modules-to-join-space-station/ | false |
DENVER (AP) — Bob Rafelson, a co-creator of “The Monkees” who became an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, has died. He was 89.
Rafelson died at his home in Aspen Saturday night surrounded by his family, said his wife, Gabrielle Taurek Rafelson.
Rafelson was responsible for co-creating the fictional pop music group and television series “The Monkees” alongside the late Bert Schneider, which won him an Emmy for outstanding comedy series in 1967.
But he was perhaps best known for his work during the New Hollywood era, which saw a classical studio system giving way to a batch of rebellious young voices and fresh filmmaking styles, and helped usher in talents like Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spielberg.
Rafelson directed and co-wrote “Five Easy Pieces,” about an upper-class pianist who yearns for a more blue-collar life, and “The King of Marvin Gardens,” about a depressed late-night-radio talk show host. Both films starred Jack Nicholson and explored themes of the American dream gone haywire. “Five Easy Pieces” got Rafelson two Oscar nominations in 1971, for best picture and screenplay.
He also produced seminal New Hollywood classics including Peter Bogdanovich’s “The Last Picture Show” and Dennis Hopper’s “Easy Rider.”
Coppola once called him “one of the most important cinematic artists of his era” and his fans include Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson.
Rafelson was born in New York City and was a distant relative of “The Jazz Singer” screenwriter Samson Raphaelson, who he said took an interest in his work. At Dartmouth he also became friends with legendary screenwriter Buck Henry.
He developed an interest in Japanese cinema and the films of Yasujiro Ozu, especially “Tokyo Story,” while serving in the U.S. Army in Japan.
After college, Rafelson married his high school sweetheart, who would work as a production designer on his films and others. He got his start in the entertainment business in television, writing for shows like “The Witness” and “The Greatest Show on Earth.”
But “The Monkees” was his first big success. The idea for The Monkees, he said, predated The Beatles and the musical comedy “A Hard Day’s Night,” but it hit the moment well when it premiered on NBC in 1966. It ran for two years and allowed Rafelson to take a stab at directing himself.
The Monkees also appeared in his feature directorial debut, “Head,” which would be the first of many collaborations with Nicholson.
“I may have thought I started his career,” Nicholson told Esquire in 2019, “but I think he started my career.”
Rafelson was proudest of the 1990 film he directed, “Mountains of the Moon,” a biographical movie that told the story of two explorers, Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke, as they searched for the source of the Nile, his wife said.
Rafelson's own adventures to places like Morocco, India, southeast Asia, Mexico and Guatemala influenced his work, she said.
“He loved nothing more than disappearing into strange pockets of the world,” Taurek Rafelson said.
Rafelson left Hollywood two decades ago to focus on raising two sons with Taurek Rafelson, Ethan and Harper, in Aspen. He and his first wife, Toby Rafelson, also had two children, Peter, and Julie, who died in 1973 when she was 10 years old.
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(The Hill) – Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Sunday that the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot is “fully prepared to contemplate a subpoena” for Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, if she won’t testify before the committee voluntarily.
“The committee is engaged with her counsel. We certainly hope that she will agree to come in voluntarily but the committee is fully prepared to contemplate a subpoena if she does not,” Cheney told CNN “State of the Union” co-host Jake Tapper. “I hope it doesn’t get to that. I hope she will come in voluntarily.”
Thomas has been under scrutiny for her political affiliations and communications with the Trump administration about overturning election results.
She attended the pro-Trump “Stop the Steal” rally just before rioters stormed the capitol, and she communicated with former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and and Trump attorney John Eastman to talk overturning the 2020 presidential election results.
Cheney said Sunday that the committee has heard from “numbers of people who are similarly situated in terms of the discussions that she was having,” and stressed the importance of hearing Thomas’ testimony.
Thomas reportedly said in early June that she was eager to appear before the panel, but her lawyer later said he didn’t see a need for her testimony. | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/cheney-says-jan-6-committee-prepared-to-consider-subpoena-of-ginni-thomas/ | 2022-07-24T21:48:13Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/cheney-says-jan-6-committee-prepared-to-consider-subpoena-of-ginni-thomas/ | false |
Pandemic court closures could be driving high crime rates Published July 24, 2022 at 5:09 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 7:58 NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Alec MacGillis, reporter for ProPublica, about how court closures may have affected crime rates during pandemic shutdowns. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.ctpublic.org/2022-07-24/pandemic-court-closures-could-be-driving-high-crime-rates | 2022-07-24T21:48:21Z | https://www.ctpublic.org/2022-07-24/pandemic-court-closures-could-be-driving-high-crime-rates | false |
(WTVO) — Rocker Pat Benatar says she is refusing to sing her ’80s hit “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” after recent gun violence in the United States.
In an interview with USA Today, Benatar says she wasn’t going to sing the song on her current tour in deference to the victims of the families of mass shootings, such as the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, or the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.
“I’m not singing it,” Benatar said. “I tell [fans], if you want to hear the song, go home and listen to it. [The title] is tongue-in-cheek, but you have to draw the line. I can’t say those words out loud with a smile on my face, I just can’t.”
Benatar added that she was refusing to sing the song as a political protest.
“I’m not going to go on stage and soapbox – I go to my legislators – but that’s my small contribution to protesting. I’m not going to sing it,” she said. “Tough.”
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” was written by Eddie Schwartz and was released in 1980, becoming Benatar’s first Billboard 100 Top 10 single. The song, about a relationship breakup, contains the lyrics “fire away” in the chorus.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is the latest celebrity to speak out about recent gun violence in the U.S.
Last week, University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson announced he would no longer use the nickname “AR-15” and said he would change the branding on his apparel line.
“While a nickname is only a nickname and ‘AR-15’ was simply a representation of my initials combined with my jersey number, it is important to me that my name and brand are no longer associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings, which I do not condone in any way or form,” Richardson wrote on social media.
Following the May shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Matthew McConaughey spoke at a White House press briefing, calling for “real change” on gun violence. McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, emotionally presented a pair of green Converse shoes belonging to one of the victims, 10-year-old Maite Rodriguez.
“This is the same green Converse, on her feet, that turned out to be the only clear evidence that could identify her after the shooting,” he said, before slamming his hand down on the White House podium.
Republicans and Democrats, McConaughey said, need to see “beyond the political problem at hand and admit that we have a life-preservation problem on our hands.”
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Which hair growth serum for eyebrows is best
There are multiple factors that can play a role in the growth of your eyebrows. Despite the various environmental and emotional stressors that can cease hair growth, it is also the products used that can be the problem. An eyebrow hair growth serum that contains harsh chemicals and toxic ingredients not only prevents the eyebrow from growing but could cause hair loss and irritate the skin around the eye. Since that area of your face is very sensitive, it is important to consider a formula suited for sensitive skin. If you are having trouble growing your eyebrows and desire thick, full brows, consider using an eyebrow hair growth serum.
Sometimes the most popular brands contain harsh ingredients while those that are not well-known are the best growth serums. Choosing an eyebrow serum is a process of trial and error.
What to consider before buying a hair growth serum for eyebrows
Ingredients
When purchasing a hair growth serum for eyebrows, avoid parabens and sulfates. Since this item product is placed close to the eyes, it is vital the ingredients are not toxic. Toxic ingredients not only irritate the eyes but can irritate the skin as well. When these items are used in skincare, they can cause adverse effects and do the opposite of what you expect.
Parabens: Parabens can disrupt hormones in the body, harm reproductive organs, and increase cancer risk. When used abundantly, products that contain parabens can cause skin irritation around the eyebrows.
Sulfates: Sulfates can irritate your eyes, skin, mouth, and lungs. Sulfates cause the skin to dry out and can cause skin irritation around the brows. If the skin around the eyebrows is very dry, it could prevent proper growth of the eyebrow hair follicle.
Brand
When purchasing a hair growth serum for eyebrows, check the brand reviews. It is a bonus if the brand uses naturally sourced products and packages their items in sustainable containers. Naturally sourced products are free of harsh synthetic chemicals and use ingredients that are natural without harming the planet. You can find this information in the product description and the ingredients list. Just because a brand is well-known does not mean it has the best products. Do research to make sure the ingredients themselves are reliable rather than choosing a product because of its name. A good brand will live up to its successes in the reviews and results.
How much you can expect to spend on a hair growth serum for eyebrows
Hair growth serum for eyebrows costs $25-$130 depending on the size of the bottle, the ingredients, and the brand. A serum that is widely known and uses the best ingredients to stimulate eyebrow growth quickly will be priced around $70-$130.
Tips for applying a hair growth serum for eyebrows
For best results when applying hair growth serum for eyebrows, first use the brush applicator that is provided with the product and brush along your natural brow line with multiple quick strokes. The brush should tame the brows and allow you to see the places the serum needs to be applied for best results. Apply the product after washing your face before you go to bed for the best use.
Hair growth serum for eyebrows FAQ
What ingredients help your eyebrows grow and when should you expect results?
A. When purchasing a serum to help grow your eyebrows, look for castor oil, coconut oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E in the ingredients list. These are just some of the ingredients that help to naturally grow the eyebrows. It takes anywhere from eight to 12 weeks for eyelashes to grow with the help of serums and natural ingredients.
Do you need to use hair growth serum for eyebrows every day?
A. For best use, read each product’s instructions to see how often you should use the specific product. This is listed on the package or in the product description. You can use most eyebrow serums daily, but some require use every other day depending on the ingredients.
What are the best hair growth serums for eyebrows to buy?
Top hair growth serum for eyebrows under $30
Organys Lash and Brow Booster Serum
This item combats thinning eyelashes and eyebrow hair. It helps the lashes appear thicker and shiner with the use of vitamins and minerals such as keratin and peptides. It is vegan and cruelty-free and is formulated without parabens, sulfates, or harmful chemicals.
Sold by Amazon
Top hair growth serum for eyebrows under $90
Vegamour Vegabrow Volumizing Serum
This brow growth serum is naturally vegan and contains a poly phytobase complex to grow the lashes quickly. It utilizes a safe formula full of vitamins and minerals such as zinc and biotin to support healthy hair follicles.
Sold by Vegamour
GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum
This award-winning brow enhancing serum is infused with a special formulation of vitamins, antioxidants, and amino acids to promote naturally full brows in six to eight weeks. This product is ideal for thinning brows and is helpful at restoring eyebrow shape. It is ophthalmologist tested, safe for use around the eyes, and is cruelty-free.
Sold by Sephora
Vegamour Gro+ Advanced Brow Serum
This brow serum is safe for everyday use and is formulated to quickly penetrate and soothe the skin. It contains microencapsulated, full-spectrum CBD with phyto-actives to support thick, full brows. It is vegan and cruelty-free and users may see results within 30 days.
Sold by Vegamour
Top hair growth serum for eyebrows under $120
Babe Lash Eyelash and Brow Enhancer Serum
This brow serum doubles as an eyelash serum and hydrates for healthier-looking results. It promotes thicker lashes with quality ingredients and is safe for everyday application. Users have noticed a dramatic increase in their eyelashes and eyebrows and the product has great reviews.
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VieBeauti Premium Eyelash Growth Serum
It has an advanced formula with botanically derived ingredients
to strengthen the lashes while helping them grow. It contains other natural growth vitamins to keep brows looking full over time, and is quite safe to any skin type. Users see results in just two to four weeks.
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Which popular LeapFrog toys are best?
LeapFrog is a brand known for their interactive learning toys. It has produced plenty of fun and engaging educational products for kids over the years, but which ones have parents been most eager to get their hands on lately? Well, that depends on the subject. LeapFrog makes toys for reading, counting and so on. Broken down by those subjects, here are the most popular LeapFrog toys you can buy online now.
What is LeapFrog?
LeapFrog is a company that specializes in educational toys for children ranging from infants to first graders. LeapFrog toys combine education and play with technology and tactile components for an immersive learning experience. They produce interactive learning games, books and even stuffed animals.
How much do LeapFrog toys cost?
While some LeapFrog toys cost fewer than $15, most start at around $20 and can go up to around $50.
LeapFrog counting and numbers toys
LeapFrog Scout’s Learning Lights Remote Deluxe
What you need to know: Available in green or pink, this learning remote helps children 6 months to 3 years old learn numbers and shapes.
What you’ll love: It features LeapFrog’s “Scout” character as it goes through shapes, numbers and even weather. There’s music and songs plus the remote lights up.
What you should consider: Demo batteries are included, but you will need to get three fresh AAA batteries for use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog Chat and Count Smart Phone
What you need to know: This chat and count phone comes in two colors, providing music and number activities for children 18 months to 3 years old.
What you’ll love: The “phone” is perfect for little hands and has clear, big number buttons for easy use. A digital Scout or Violet dog will count along with kids as they learn their numbers.
What you should consider: The volume is on the quiet side, which can be frustrating. Demo batteries do come included, but you’ll need three fresh AAA batteries for use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: Here is a little toy oven offered in two colors for kids, focusing on counting and pretend-play for kids between the ages of 2 and 5.
What you’ll love: The oven comes with 16 ingredients and accessories for “baking” different dishes. Counting, time and even temperature are explored through play pretend.
What you should consider: Demo batteries included, but three fresh AAA batteries will be required.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog Count Along Cash Register
What you need to know: This green cash register comes with toy money and groceries so children 2 years old and up can practice counting, selling and buying.
What you’ll love: The register counts, talks and even sings. Kids can insert the coins in a count-along coin slot while playing grocery store, making for a fun, educational and immersive experience.
What you should consider: The cash register drawer can jam if overfilled. Demo batteries included, but three fresh AAA batteries will be needed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog reading and writing toys
LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set
What you need to know: This set comes with 26 alphabet tiles for the refrigerator as well as a tile reader in yellow or pink so kids 2 to 5 years old can learn each letter one by one.
What you’ll love: The set promotes phonics and fine motor skills as well as vocabulary and coordination. There are also fun songs that can be activated with the different letters.
What you should consider: There aren’t too many features with this toy, and the letters don’t come with a storage back. Three AAA batteries are required but are not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: Available in two colors, this toy laptop is a fun computer introduction that helps teach letters and spelling for children between the ages of 2 and 4 years old.
What you’ll love: There are four different learning modes and 16 songs/melodies. Kids can pretend to send emails and learn how to spell their own names as well as animal names.
What you should consider: Screen brightness is not adjustable, and the set requires three AAA batteries that do not come included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This 11-inch tall plush Scout character stuffed animal is a snuggly dog with tons of songs and activities for kids 6 months to 3 years old.
What you’ll love: Scout is soft and comforting, with over 40 songs and melodies for children to learn. The activities help teach kids words as well as how to express emotion.
What you should consider: You will need to get three AA batteries, as they do not come included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Bed Bath & Beyond
LeapFrog Mr. Pencil’s Scribble and Write
What you need to know: Mr. Pencil is designed for kids 3 to 7 years old and helps them learn how to trace and write letters.
What you’ll love: This toy is great for learning how to spell and matching sounds with letters. There’s a screen for tracing and a smiling pencil stylus. Two AA batteries come included.
What you should consider: The screen is a little dark and can be difficult to see.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog toys that cover lots of subjects
LeapFrog Learn and Groove Caterpillar Drums
What you need to know: This drum set is shaped like a friendly caterpillar and is designed to teach music, counting and songs to kids 6 months to 3 years old.
What you’ll love: Children can follow along or make up their own songs. The caterpillar features bright colors and lights plus wiggly feet.
What you should consider: Demo batteries come included but two fresh AA batteries will be required.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
LeapFrog LeapStart Preschool Success
What you need to know: LeapStart helps kids 3 to 7 years old learn reading, counting, problem-solving and more through booklets and an interactive stylus.
What you’ll love: The featured activities usually have multiple levels and are perfect for getting kids ready for preschool through the first grade. There’s audio and colorful imagery to help maximize engagement. Two AA batteries come included.
What you should consider: A computer and internet connection are required for all downloads, and if this is being given as a gift, it’s probably best to do all downloading before giving it to the recipient to save time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
LeapFrog RockIt Twist Handheld Learning Game System
What you need to know: Here is a handheld gaming system available in green or pink that is designed for kids 4 to 8 years old.
What you’ll love: There are great tactile features like dials and buttons. Kids can “grow” three virtual pets and play a variety of corresponding games and puzzles. This game promotes literacy, numbers skills and creative thinking. Rechargeable batteries come included.
What you should consider: It might be a redundant and limited toy if the child already has an iPad or tablet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. women pulled a shocking upset over Jamaica in the 4×100 relay at world championships Saturday, while the men finished second after a sloppy baton exchange that has become a ritual for that star-crossed team.
Andre De Grasse beat Marvin Bracy to the line by .07 seconds to lift Canada to the victory in the men’s race in 37.48 seconds.
Bracy fell behind in the anchor leg after twice reaching back and whiffing on the exchange from Elijah Hall, who went tumbling to the ground after he finally got the stick into his teammate’s hand.
The U.S. women, a clear underdog to a Jamaican team that had won all but one of the six sprint medals at this meet, pulled the upset when Twanisha Terry held off 200 gold medalist Shericka Jackson for a .04-second victory.
The American team, which also included Melissa Jefferson, Abby Steiner and Jenna Prandini, finished in 41.14.
Jamaica’s fate might have been sealed on a messy first pass between Kemba Nelson and Elaine Thompson-Herah. With Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce running the third leg, Jamaica came into this with all three members of the team that swept the 100 meters last weekend and both members of the 1-2 finish in the 200. The U.S. had taken all six medals in the men’s 100 and 200.
The relays proved, yet again, that pure speed is not all that matters in these races.
Though the U.S. men will walk away with a medal this time — they’d been shut out in six of the last 13 worlds and three of the last four Olympics — this can’t be framed as anything but an unsatisfactory result.
De Grasse, the Olympic champion at 200 meters, could barely walk up his stairs four weeks ago while recovering from COVID-19. He didn’t make it through 100-meter heats last weekend and pulled out of the 200 altogether.
He won the gold medal with a team that also included Aaron Brown, who finished seventh in the 200 and eighth in the 100; Jerome Blake, who didn’t make the final in either; and Brendon Rodney, who was part of Canada’s relay pool.
Meanwhile, the U.S., apparently buoyed by a solid race in prelims the day earlier, put out the same lineup and left a bunch of its medalists from earlier in the week — Trayvon Bromell, Erriyon Knighton, Kenny Bednarek and the injured Fred Kerley — on the bench.
Hall stayed on. His resume: A fifth-place finish in the 100 at nationals last month, but also an NCAA relay title in 2018 at University of Houston, where the legend, Carl Lewis, who is also a constant critic of the U.S. relay process, has been coaching for years.
One thought for the men: Take a page out of the book being written by the women’s relay coach, Mechelle Lewis Freeman.
Her team consisted of the eighth-place finisher in the 100 (Jefferson), the fifth-place finisher in the 200 (Steiner) and two others (Prandini and Terry) who didn’t make it out of their semis.
The initial pass between Jefferson and Steiner might not have been amazingly smooth, but neither was Jamaica’s.
Terry took the stick for the anchor leg with about a four-step lead over Jackson, who, two nights earlier, had run the second-fastest time ever in the 200 (21.45).
The Jamaican closed, and closed some more, but when Terry leaned into the line she had America’s first win at worlds in this race since 2017, when Fraser-Pryce was out after having her baby.
Other winners Saturday included Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir of Kenya in the men’s 800, Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia in the women’s 5000, Anderson Peters of Grenada in men’s javelin and Pedro Pichardo of Portugal, who backed up his Olympic title with a world title in men’s triple jump.
The evening also featured a (final?) curtain call for Allyson Felix, who was lured back to the worlds stage to run the prelims in the 4×400 women’s race.
It sets up Felix to win her 20th world championship medal, and her 14th gold after Sunday’s final. The U.S. has won the 4×400 at seven of the past nine worlds.
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(The Hill) – Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Sunday that the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot is “fully prepared to contemplate a subpoena” for Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, if she won’t testify before the committee voluntarily.
“The committee is engaged with her counsel. We certainly hope that she will agree to come in voluntarily but the committee is fully prepared to contemplate a subpoena if she does not,” Cheney told CNN “State of the Union” co-host Jake Tapper. “I hope it doesn’t get to that. I hope she will come in voluntarily.”
Thomas has been under scrutiny for her political affiliations and communications with the Trump administration about overturning election results.
She attended the pro-Trump “Stop the Steal” rally just before rioters stormed the capitol, and she communicated with former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and and Trump attorney John Eastman to talk overturning the 2020 presidential election results.
Cheney said Sunday that the committee has heard from “numbers of people who are similarly situated in terms of the discussions that she was having,” and stressed the importance of hearing Thomas’ testimony.
Thomas reportedly said in early June that she was eager to appear before the panel, but her lawyer later said he didn’t see a need for her testimony. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/cheney-says-jan-6-committee-prepared-to-consider-subpoena-of-ginni-thomas/ | 2022-07-24T21:57:59Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/cheney-says-jan-6-committee-prepared-to-consider-subpoena-of-ginni-thomas/ | true |
(NEXSTAR) – A former contestant on the popular survivalist reality TV show “Naked and Afraid” has died, multiple outlets reported Sunday.
Melanie Rauscher “passed away suddenly,” according to her obituary. She was 35 years old.
Police told TMZ she was dog sitting at a home in Prescott, Arizona, where her body was found last Sunday. The medical examiner has not yet released a cause of death, but police told TMZ there were no “obvious” signs of foul play.
Rauscher appeared in a 2017 season of “Naked and Afraid” and a 2018 spinoff season, “Naked and Afraid XL.” In both iterations of the reality show, contestants are dropped into the wilderness with no clothing and few tools, competing to survive for a cash prize.
Fellow contestant Jeremy McCaa posted a tribute to Rauscher on Facebook. “We had such a chemistry on the show and it blossomed into a friendship that goes beyond words could describe,” he wrote. “Her laughter was one of a kind. Her friendship was amazing.”
“She was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved nature and all creatures big and small,” her obituary remembers. “Melanie loved camping & hiking and finding adventure wherever she could.”
Rauscher served in the U.S. Navy and was working at the Prescott VA Medical Center at the time of her death, her obituary said. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/naked-and-afraid-contestant-dies-at-35/ | 2022-07-24T21:58:06Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/naked-and-afraid-contestant-dies-at-35/ | true |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in the last seven months, his campaign said Sunday.
Patrick, 72, tested positive on Saturday and was experiencing mild symptoms, according to a campaign statement.
Patrick was isolating at his house and planned to work from home this week.
His campaign said the two-term Republican is fully vaccinated and received a booster last year.
Patrick had previously tested positive on Dec. 27 and experienced mild symptoms.
According to John Hopkins University, the seven-day rolling average of daily new cases in Texas did not increase over the past two weeks, going from 12,059 new cases per day on July 8 to 12,013 new cases per day on Friday. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Texas-lieutenant-guv-tests-positive-a-second-time-17325872.php | 2022-07-24T21:58:16Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Texas-lieutenant-guv-tests-positive-a-second-time-17325872.php | true |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee said Sunday it will interview more former Cabinet secretaries and is prepared to subpoena conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, who’s married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, as part of its investigation of the Capitol riot and Donald Trump’s role.
Lawmakers said they are deepening their inquiry after a series of eight hearings in June and July culminating in a prime-time session Thursday, with plans to interview additional witnesses and reconvene in September to resume laying out their findings to the public.
“We anticipate talking to additional members of the president’s Cabinet,” said Rep. Liz Cheney, the committee’s vice chair. “We anticipate talking to additional members of his campaign. Certainly, we’re very focused as well on the Secret Service.”
Cheney, R-Wyo., did not identify the Trump administration officials who might come forward, but the committee has previously made clear its interest in speaking with those believed to have considered invoking a constitutional process in the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office after the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, when hundreds of Trump’s supporters violently stormed the Capitol and interrupted the certification of Joe Biden’s election.
The committee has aired testimony from former Attorney General William Barr, who said he told Trump that widespread voter fraud claims were “bull——” and had “zero basis.” In last week’s hearing, the committee played testimony from then-Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, who said he urged Trump to call a Cabinet meeting to discuss an orderly transition of power.
Other Cabinet members have indicated they may have important details to share.
Betsy DeVos, the education secretary at the time, previously told USA Today that she raised with Vice President Mike Pence the question of whether the Cabinet should consider invoking the 25th Amendment, which would have required the vice president and the majority of the Cabinet to agree that the president could no longer fulfill his duties.
DeVos, in her resignation letter on Jan. 7, 2021, blamed Trump for inciting the mob. “There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me,” she wrote.
On the same day, Elaine Chao quit as transportation secretary. Chao, who is married to Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, said the attack had “deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside.”
Mike Pompeo, the secretary of state at the time who is considering a 2024 presidential run, and Steven Mnuchin, Trump’s treasury secretary, also were reported to have discussed the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment, according to Jonathan Karl of ABC News in his book “Betrayal.”
“The floodgates have opened,” said Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., regarding the next phase of its investigation.
Committee members also hope to learn more about Ginni Thomas’ own effort to keep Trump in office and the potential conflicts of interest for Clarence Thomas as a result on Jan. 6 cases that have come before the Supreme Court. The committee sent a letter to Ginni Thomas last month seeking an interview and hopes she will comply, Cheney said.
Thomas communicated with people in Trump’s orbit ahead of the 2021 attack and also on the day of the insurrection.
“We certainly hope that she will agree to come in voluntarily,” Cheney said. “But the committee is fully prepared to contemplate a subpoena if she does not.”
Cheney also said that while the committee hasn’t decided whether to make a criminal referral regarding Trump to the Justice Department, “that’s absolutely something we’re looking at.”
Added Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.: “I certainly think there’s evidence of crimes and I think it goes all the way up to Donald Trump.”
While a possible Trump prosecution is a matter for the Justice Department, the committee has used its hearings to try to make a case about his political viability as he mulls running in 2024. Some of the most damning testimony aired by the committee has come from Trump’s own top Republican advisers, military leaders and confidants, who admitted to a loss of confidence in his judgment and dedication to the rule of law in the days leading up to and after the Jan. 6 attack.
The committee also wants to get to the bottom of missing Secret Service texts from Jan. 5-6, 2021, that could have shed further light on Trump’s actions during the insurrection, particularly after earlier testimony about his confrontation with security as he tried to join supporters at the Capitol.
Lawmakers also are interested in hearing from Steve Bannon, a Trump ally who was found guilty last week on criminal contempt of Congress charges for refusing to comply with the House committee’s subpoena.
Cheney spoke on CNN’s “State of the Union” and “Fox News Sunday,” Kinzinger appeared on ABC’s “This Week,” and Luria was on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
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Two people injured in boat fire on Lake Lanier
By Jamarlo Phillips
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HALL COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Hall County Fire and Rescue were called to a boat fire at Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford just after 12:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Officials said when first responders got there a boat was fully engulfed emitting black smoke in the no wake zone near dock M.
According to a news release, firefighters were able to extinguish the bulk of the fire around 1:00 pm, using a floating pump, allowing the boat to be brought closer to shore.
Two out of three people on the boat at the time of the fire were taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center with minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and will be investigated by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
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Some came in wool fisherman's sweaters, and other contestants had sportsmen's attire. But it was the cream-colored sweater of attorney Jon Auvil that caught the eye of judges who awarded him the title for most resembling author and former Key West resident Ernest Hemingway.
Auvil triumphed Saturday night over 124 other contestants for the title in the annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest at Sloppy Joe's Bar, the Key West establishment where the author was a regular patron during his decade-long residence on the island in the 1930s.
The look-a-like contest is a highlight of Key West's annual Hemingway Days celebration, which ended Sunday.
Auvil said he shares Hemingway's passion for fishing, has written some fiction and would like to do more writing.
"Every man wants to write like Hemingway," said Auvil, who lives in Dade City, Florida, northeast of Tampa.
While living in Key West, Hemingway wrote classics, including "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "To Have and Have Not."
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A man was being strangled by his 15-foot pet snake before police shot it in the head
By Jarrod Wardwell and Zoe Sottile, CNN
Police officers shot a man’s pet snake on Wednesday after they arrived at a Pennsylvania home to find the snake wrapped around its owner’s neck, rendering him unconscious.
The 28-year-old is recovering at the hospital from the attack. The injured snake slithered away and ultimately died from its injuries, Upper Macungie Township Police Department Lieutenant Peter Nickischer told CNN.
Nickischer said two police officers responded at 2:12 p.m. on Wednesday to the house in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, a rural town in the eastern part of the state, where the man reportedly suffered cardiac arrest after the snake wrapped itself around his throat.
He said after entering the house, the officers encountered a family member who guided them toward the male owner, who was lying unresponsive, choked by the snake’s midsection. The snake totaled at least 15 feet in length, he said.
“It was a dire situation,” Nickischer said. “It was without a doubt a life-and-death situation for this person.”
He said as officers peered down a hallway, they observed the man lying across the doorway between the hallway and a room, where the snake was staring back toward police. Nickischer said an officer fired one shot, striking the snake’s head, which was distanced from the man because of the length of the animal’s body.
He told CNN officers pulled the victim away from the snake and into the living room, where several fire department and EMS responders administered emergency care before transporting the man to the hospital.
The man was keeping the snake at the house as a pet, and officers found two other snakes in the home, Nickischer said.
He credited the officers with making a “split-second decision” which saved the man’s life. He said he is confident the man would have died otherwise.
“I’m on year 19. We have had some pretty horrific calls,” Nickischer said. “This certainly is one that would be near the top of my list.”
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Former police officer Seth Stoughton talks to NPR's Michel Martin about the failed response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, and what it tells us about policing in the U.S.
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PITTSBURGH — Nick Fortes and Miguel Rojas hit RBI singles in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Sunday.
“Guys just hung in,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “Able to get a win today, which is good.”
Jeff Brigham gave up a two-out, RBI single to Mitchell in the bottom half, then fanned Greg Allen to strand Ben Gamel at third for his second save in the majors and first since 2019.
“Hard-fought contest for a lot of innings, the whole way through,” Mitchell said. “It is a tough loss for us. But we did a lot of things right and almost pulled it through. Just needed one more hit.”
Miami let a 4-2 lead slip away in the ninth, when Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a two-run single off reliever Anthony Bass (2-3). Bass had not allowed a run in 17 straight appearances. An error by first baseman Jesús Aguilar set up the rally.
The Marlins took two of three from the Pirates after losing their previous four.
Miami ace Sandy Alcantara struck out 10 in six innings, allowing two runs and two hits and leaving with a 1.81 ERA. It was his first outing since striking out Giancarlo Stanton and Byron Buxton in a perfect inning during the All-Star Game.
“Today was the day that I competed the most,” Alcantara said. “Today, it was so hot outside. Humid. That doesn’t matter for me. I was able to compete and to lead. ... You just want to be able to go outside every fifth day, compete for my team, fighting for my team.”
Alcantara has fanned 36 and permitted just four runs over 29 innings in his past four starts.
“It was a little bit of a battle for him,” Mattingly said. “Early on, really good. It seemed like in the middle there, he was trying to force it. He’s had a lot going on since his last start. He’s flown to LA, pitched out there, come back. There’s a lot that has gone on. But with all that happening, Sandy, obviously, is Sandy.”
Aguilar gave Miami a 3-1 lead with a two-run single in the sixth off Pirates starter Mitch Keller.
Bryan De La Cruz hit his seventh home run for the Marlins. He stretched their lead to two with an RBI single in the ninth.
Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz hit his fifth home run.
“We want to win,” Allen said. “Regardless of how close we were, we didn’t win today. There’s only one emotion that we feel about that and that’s probably frustrated we weren’t able to come out on the other side of that. Sure, you can look at some positives. That’s definitely what we’ll take away, the positives of being able to battle back. ... But at the end of the day, we fell short. That’s really all that matters.”
PUT HIM ON THE BOARD
Marlins outfielder JJ Bleday picked up his first two hits in the majors, beating a throw from Cruz at short for a single before stealing second in the second inning and doubling in the ninth. Bleday, the No. 4 overall pick in 2019, made his first start after debuting in the seventh inning Saturday.
ROSTER MOVES
Marlins: RHP Huascar Brazoban, Brigham and Astudillo were selected from Triple-A Jacksonville.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Marlins: RHP Max Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list after the rookie left 10 pitches into his start Saturday with a right elbow sprain. … RHP Tommy Nance also was put on the 15-day IL because of a right groin strain. … INF Brian Anderson (left shoulder sprain) went on the 10-day IL.
UP NEXT
Marlins: LHP Trevor Rogers (4-9, 5.46 ERA) will start Monday in the first of a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. He has lost his past three starts, giving up 10 runs (nine earned) in 16 innings.
Pirates: RHP JT Brubaker (2-8, 4.02) will take the mound Monday for the first of a two-game set at the Chicago Cubs. Brubaker tossed seven scoreless innings his last time out, allowing three hits and striking out nine with two walks in a 5-4 loss to the Marlins on July 13.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kris Bubic went seven strong innings, Hunter Dozier and MJ Melendez had late-inning RBIs and the Kansas City Royals beat Tampa Bay 4-2 on Sunday, winning a series against the Rays for the first time in five years.
The Royals overcame the loss of Bobby Witt Jr. for their first series win against the Rays since 2017. They broke an 11-series losing streak to the American League East.
Bubic (2-6) tied with a season high by pitching seven innings. He gave up two runs on four hits, walked three and struck out four.
For the second straight game, the Royals lost a lead but found some timely hits late to prevail.
Witt hit an RBI single in the first inning, but exited the game before the next half-inning even started. The 22-year-old rookie stole second but then gingerly ran to third on a fly ball to center field and was removed with right hamstring tightness. He is considered day to day.
He has a hit in 14 of his last 16 games with 12 RBIs and eight stolen bases while hitting over .360 in that stretch.
Nick Pratto made it 2-0 in the second with a sacrifice fly to center field that scored Michael A. Taylor.
Tampa Bay responded, as Yandy Diaz hit a 434-foot homer to center field for his first since May 14. The Rays tied the game in the sixth on a sac fly by Luke Raley.
Taylor Clarke got his second save of the season.
ROSTER MOVES
Rays: Reinstated RHP Jeffrey Springs (right lower leg tightness) from the 15-day injured list and optioned RHP Luis Patino to Triple-A Durham.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Royals: RHP Jonathan Heasley (right shoulder tendinitis) and LHP Daniel Lynch (blister) will begin rehab assignments in Triple-A Omaha.
UP NEXT
Tampa Bay will start a four-game series in Baltimore on Monday with right-hander Corey Kluber (6-5, 3.73 ERA) on the mound. The Royals continue their homestand when they host the Angels on Monday with right-hander Zack Greinke (3-6, 4.64 ERA) getting the start. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/bubic-goes-7-royals-edge-rays-4-2-to-win-series/2022/07/24/23a85b1a-0b97-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html | 2022-07-24T22:03:42Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/bubic-goes-7-royals-edge-rays-4-2-to-win-series/2022/07/24/23a85b1a-0b97-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html | false |
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Two people were killed Sunday in a crash involving a Rain Runner commuter train and a vehicle on State Road 313, according to New Mexico State Police.
The names and ages of the two people who died weren't immediately released.
According to a Rail Runner spokesperson, a southbound train leaving Santa Fe struck a vehicle crossing the tracks at a private crossing.
They said all 90 passengers onboard the train were being bussed to their destination.
Rio Metro Regional Transit District said train service was stopped for the day due to the crash. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/2-dead-after-commuter-train-and-vehicle-crash-in-17325907.php | 2022-07-24T22:09:26Z | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/2-dead-after-commuter-train-and-vehicle-crash-in-17325907.php | false |
WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
520 PM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN OTSEGO...NORTHWESTERN DELAWARE AND EAST CENTRAL
CHENANGO COUNTIES...
At 520 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Gilbertsville,
or 11 miles west of Oneonta, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Oneonta, Norwich, New Lisbon, Otego, Morris, Milford, Gilbertsville,
Laurens, West End and Colliersville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
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Some came in wool fisherman's sweaters, and other contestants had sportsmen's attire. But it was the cream-colored sweater of attorney Jon Auvil that caught the eye of judges who awarded him the title for most resembling author and former Key West resident Ernest Hemingway.
Auvil triumphed Saturday night over 124 other contestants for the title in the annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest at Sloppy Joe's Bar, the Key West establishment where the author was a regular patron during his decade-long residence on the island in the 1930s.
The look-a-like contest is a highlight of Key West's annual Hemingway Days celebration, which ended Sunday.
Auvil said he shares Hemingway's passion for fishing, has written some fiction and would like to do more writing.
"Every man wants to write like Hemingway," said Auvil, who lives in Dade City, Florida, northeast of Tampa.
While living in Key West, Hemingway wrote classics, including "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "To Have and Have Not."
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(The Hill) – A majority of Americans say the U.S. government is corrupt and almost a third say it may soon be necessary to take up arms against it, according to a new poll from the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.
Two-thirds of Republicans and independents say the government is “corrupt and rigged against everyday people like me,” according to the poll, compared to 51 percent of liberal voters.
Twenty-eight percent of all voters, including 37 percent of gun owners, agreed “it may be necessary at some point soon for citizens to take up arms against the government,” a view held by around 35 percent of Republicans and around 35 percent of Independents. One in five Democrats concurred.
The findings come after a House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol wrapped up its final hearing for the summer, seeking to place former President Trump at the heart of efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The panel also said Trump readily accepted and even encouraged the attack from his supporters, watching violence play out on television for nearly three hours before finally making a statement telling them to go home.
Despite the hearings, Trump still enjoys broad support among Republicans, who are more concerned about inflation, education and crime than they are about Jan. 6.
About 56 percent of Americans say elections are fair and accurate, but that number falls to 33 percent among Republicans, according to the Chicago University poll.
The division between conservatives and liberals across the country is only growing, the poll shows, and a quarter of Americans say they have lost friends over politics.
More than 70 percent of Republicans and more than 70 percent of Democrats both agree the other side “are generally bullies who want to impose their political beliefs on those who disagree.”
And half of all Americans believe the other side is misinformed about politics because of where they get their information and news, the poll found.
The University of Chicago-Public Opinion Strategies-Benenson Strategy Group poll was conducted May 19 to May 23 among 1,000 registered voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.53 percentage points. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/nearly-1-in-3-americans-say-it-may-soon-be-necessary-to-take-up-arms-against-the-government/ | 2022-07-24T22:31:04Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/nearly-1-in-3-americans-say-it-may-soon-be-necessary-to-take-up-arms-against-the-government/ | false |
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Roughly 2,500 Boeing workers are expected to go on strike next month at three plants in the St. Louis area after they voted Sunday to reject a contract offer from the plane maker.
The strike is planned to begin Aug. 1 at Boeing manufacturing facilities in St. Charles County, St. Louis County and Mascoutah, Illinois, after the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837 union voted down the contract, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
“We cannot accept a contract that is not fair and equitable, as this company continues to make billions of dollars each year off the backs of our hardworking members,” the union said.
Boing said in a statement that the Chicago-based company is disappointed in the vote, but it will now use its “contingency plan to support continuity of operations in the event of a strike.”
A Boeing spokesman said the company's contract offer included competitive raises and a generous retirement plan that included Boeing matching employee contributions to their retirement plan up to 10% of their pay.
Boeing is expected to give an update on its finances this week when it releases its next quarterly earnings report on Wednesday. Earlier this year, Boeing reported a $1.2 billion loss in the first quarter, but just last week the company announced that Delta Air Lines had ordered 100 of its 737 airplanes. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/About-2-500-Boeing-workers-to-strike-after-17325933.php | 2022-07-24T22:44:38Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/About-2-500-Boeing-workers-to-strike-after-17325933.php | true |
WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
522 PM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Oneida,
northwestern Madison and central Onondaga Counties through 600 PM
EDT...
At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Syracuse, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Onondaga, Syracuse, De Witt, Sullivan, Oneida, Lenox, Pompey, North
Syracuse, Solvay and Verona.
This includes the following highway exits...
Interstate 90 between 33 and 37.
New York Interstate 81 between 15 and 29 South.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central New York.
LAT...LON 4314 7556 4288 7586 4280 7626 4304 7639
4319 7601 4318 7601 4318 7594 4316 7592
4315 7589 4324 7587 4327 7580
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 247DEG 48KT 4297 7612
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ONEIDA AND
NORTHEASTERN CORTLAND COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT
FOR WESTERN OTSEGO...SOUTHEASTERN MADISON AND CHENANGO COUNTIES...
At 522 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Erieville to Sherburne to Mt Upton, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Norwich, Hamilton, Guilford, Brookfield, Edmeston, Plymouth, North
Norwich, Coventry, Oxford and Sherburne.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across Cortland County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
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. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALBANY ALLEGANY BROOME
CATTARAUGUS CAYUGA CHAUTAUQUA
CHEMUNG CHENANGO COLUMBIA
CORTLAND DELAWARE FRANKLIN
FULTON GREENE HAMILTON
HERKIMER JEFFERSON LEWIS
LIVINGSTON MADISON MONROE
MONTGOMERY ONEIDA ONONDAGA
ONTARIO OSWEGO OTSEGO
RENSSELAER ST. LAWRENCE SCHENECTADY
SCHOHARIE SCHUYLER SENECA
STEUBEN TIOGA TOMPKINS
WAYNE YATES
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Blue jays first. George Springer singles to shallow infield. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubles to shallow left field. George Springer to third. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. lines out to second base to Yolmer Sanchez. Bo Bichette walks. Teoscar Hernandez strikes out swinging. Cavan Biggio singles to shallow center field. Bo Bichette to third. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scores. George Springer scores. Fielding error by Franchy Cordero. Matt Chapman walks. Raimel Tapia triples to deep right center field. Matt Chapman scores. Cavan Biggio scores. Bo Bichette scores. Danny Jansen called out on strikes.
5 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Blue jays 5, Red sox 0.
Red sox first. Jarren Duran doubles to right center field. Christian Vazquez pops out to shallow infield to Matt Chapman. Alex Verdugo singles to left field. Jarren Duran to third. Xander Bogaerts singles to shortstop. Alex Verdugo to second. Jarren Duran scores. Franchy Cordero grounds out to shallow infield, Cavan Biggio to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. Xander Bogaerts to second. Alex Verdugo to third. Bobby Dalbec called out on strikes.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Blue jays 5, Red sox 1.
Red sox fourth. Franchy Cordero singles to shallow left field. Bobby Dalbec pops out to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. Jackie Bradley Jr. flies out to shallow left field to Raimel Tapia. Yolmer Sanchez singles to center field. Franchy Cordero scores.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Blue jays 5, Red sox 2.
Blue jays fifth. Teoscar Hernandez walks. Cavan Biggio lines out to right field to Jackie Bradley Jr.. Matt Chapman doubles to deep left field. Teoscar Hernandez to third. Raimel Tapia singles to left field. Matt Chapman to third. Teoscar Hernandez scores. Danny Jansen reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Raimel Tapia to second. Matt Chapman scores. George Springer reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Danny Jansen to second. Raimel Tapia to third. Fielding error by Jeter Downs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singles to shallow infield. George Springer to second. Danny Jansen to third. Raimel Tapia scores. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. grounds out to shallow infield. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out at second.
3 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Blue jays 8, Red sox 2.
Red sox fifth. Jeter Downs flies out to deep right field to Teoscar Hernandez. Jarren Duran triples to deep center field. Christian Vazquez strikes out swinging. Alex Verdugo singles to center field. Jarren Duran scores. Xander Bogaerts strikes out swinging.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Blue jays 8, Red sox 3.
Red sox sixth. Franchy Cordero grounds out to shallow right field, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to Trevor Richards. Bobby Dalbec strikes out swinging. Jackie Bradley Jr. homers to center field. Yolmer Sanchez walks. Jeter Downs called out on strikes.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Blue jays 8, Red sox 4. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/Toronto-Boston-Runs-17325931.php | 2022-07-24T22:47:25Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/Toronto-Boston-Runs-17325931.php | false |
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Hamlin becomes winningest driver at Pocono Raceway with 7
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - Denny Hamlin knocked his season-long nemesis out of the race during a late battle for the lead, then streaked ahead Sunday in the No. 11 Toyota to become the winningest driver in Pocono Raceway history.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver won for the third time this season and passed Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon for most wins at Pocono with seven. Hamlin swept two races at Pocono in his rookie season in 2006, and added wins in 2009, 2010, 2019 and 2020.
Hamlin held off JGR teammate Kyle Busch, still looking for a new contract with Gibbs, to reach victory lane.
Hamlin also tied Tony Stewart on the NASCAR´s career wins list with 49.
"I just wanted to be a local short-track racer in Virginia. That's all I really cared about," Hamlin said.
Hamlin first had to take out Trackhouse Racing driver Ross Chastain to clear his path down the stretch.
Denny Hamlin (11) smokes his tires at the finish line in celebration after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Chastain wrecked Hamlin two times in a month earlier this season, prompting Hamlin to spew he had "reached my peak" with the aggressive driving of the watermelon farmer. Perhaps as payback, Hamlin refused to give his rival an inch off a late restart at Pocono and ran Chastain into the wall. Chastain slammed the wall and triggered a wreck that collected several drivers, including winless Kevin Harvick, who is fighting for a playoff spot.
"What did you want me to do? What did you expect me to do," Hamlin asked.
Hamlin said he was "at the end of it" with his frustration with Chastain but was mildly booed by the Pocono fans for denying them what could have been a thrilling battle to the checkered flag.
Chastain, who has two wins this season, said he understand why he finished his race in the wall.
"I think that´s something that´s been owed to me for a few months now," Chastain said.
Hamlin got the last word, but does it squash their beef? Perhaps not, the wife of Chastain´s race team owner Justin Marks tweeted, "Game. On."
Busch finished second, followed by Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick and Daniel Suarez.
Hamlin's win kept NASCAR with 14 drivers in the playoffs with two spots left over the final five races before the field is set.
KURT BUSCH SIDELINED
Ty Gibbs finished 18th for 23XI Racing in his first career Cup start.
Kurt Busch was not cleared by NASCAR´s medical staff to compete Sunday´s and the 23XI Racing driver was replaced by the 19-year-old Gibbs.
Busch tweeted he suffered from "concussion-like symptoms" from a hit suffered during Saturday´s qualifying session. Busch was not cleared on Sunday morning by NASCAR´s medical staff to compete.
Gibbs said he had to pull over on the side of the highway and collect his thoughts when he got the call Saturday to replace Busch. Gibbs was already back in North Carolina and hopped on a racing simulator until 1 a.m. to get himself ready for his debut.
"I´m very thankful just to come into this whole thing," he said. "I did not expect it at all. It means a lot. I´m going to very disciplined in these situations."
UP NEXT
IndyCar and NASCAR share next weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar races Saturday on the road course; NASCAR races Sunday.
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Denny Hamlin (11) crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Denny Hamlin motors along during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Smoke surrounds the car of Ryan Blaney (12) after an incident during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The pit crew for Kyle Larson (5) is a blur as they move quickly to service the car during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11044585/Hamlin-winningest-driver-Pocono-Raceway-7.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-24T23:01:55Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11044585/Hamlin-winningest-driver-Pocono-Raceway-7.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
The Monkees co-creator Bob Rafelson dies aged 89
Bob Rafelson, a co-creator of The Monkees who became an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, has died aged 89.
Rafelson died at his home in Aspen on Saturday night surrounded by his family, his wife, Gabrielle Taurek Rafelson, said.
Rafelson was responsible for co-creating the fictional pop music group and television series The Monkees alongside the late Bert Schneider, which won him an Emmy for outstanding comedy series in 1967.
But he was perhaps best known for his work during the New Hollywood era, which saw a classical studio system giving way to a batch of rebellious young voices and fresh filmmaking styles, and helped usher in talents like Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spielberg.
Rafelson directed and co-wrote Five Easy Pieces, about an upper-class pianist who yearns for a more blue-collar life, and The King Of Marvin Gardens, about a depressed late-night-radio talk show host.
Both films starred Jack Nicholson and explored themes of the American dream gone haywire. Five Easy Pieces got Rafelson two Oscar nominations in 1971, for best picture and screenplay.
He also produced seminal New Hollywood classics including Peter Bogdanovich’s The Last Picture Show and Dennis Hopper’s Easy Rider.
Coppola once called him “one of the most important cinematic artists of his era” and his fans include Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson.
Rafelson was born in New York City and was a distant relative of The Jazz Singer screenwriter Samson Raphaelson, who he said took an interest in his work. At Dartmouth he also became friends with legendary screenwriter Buck Henry.
He developed an interest in Japanese cinema and the films of Yasujiro Ozu, especially Tokyo Story, while serving in the US Army in Japan.
After college, Rafelson married his high school sweetheart, who would work as a production designer on his films and others. He got his start in the entertainment business in television, writing for shows like The Witness and The Greatest Show on Earth.
But The Monkees was his first big success. The idea for The Monkees, he said, pre-dated The Beatles and the musical comedy A Hard Day’s Night, but it hit the moment well when it premiered on NBC in 1966.
It ran for two years and allowed Rafelson to take a stab at directing himself.
The Monkees also appeared in his feature directorial debut, Head, which would be the first of many collaborations with Nicholson.
“I may have thought I started his career but I think he started my career,” Nicholson told Esquire in 2019.
Rafelson was proudest of the 1990 film he directed, Mountains Of The Moon, a biographical movie that told the story of two explorers, Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke, as they searched for the source of the Nile, his wife said.
Rafelson’s own adventures to places like Morocco, India, south-east Asia, Mexico and Guatemala influenced his work, she said.
“He loved nothing more than disappearing into strange pockets of the world,” Ms Taurek Rafelson said.
Rafelson left Hollywood two decades ago to focus on raising two sons with Taurek Rafelson, Ethan and Harper, in Aspen.
He and his first wife, Toby Rafelson, also had two children, Peter and Julie, who died in 1973 when she was 10 years old. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11044521/The-Monkees-creator-Bob-Rafelson-dies-aged-89.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-24T23:03:01Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11044521/The-Monkees-creator-Bob-Rafelson-dies-aged-89.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
'100s displaced for your little race': Activists rally against World Athletics Championships
Demonstrators against Eugene hosting the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 gathered Saturday night, claiming leaders have prioritized beautifying the city for the event’s thousands of guests instead of focusing on issues like homelessness.
At least 50 demonstrators gathered at Campbell Park for the event organized by local activists with signs that read “Survival Over Sports” and “Rich Play Workers Suffer.”
The group walked toward 5th Street Public Market shouting chants like “No housing, no peace” and “If they can house the sports elite, they can stop death on the street,” briefly blocking traffic in some streets. The group stopped in front of Nike, criticizing the sports giant and capitalism.
“Rent has gone up and now there's just no place that homeless people are allowed to be,“ said Anya Dobrowolski, an organizer with Stop the Sweeps Eugene. “It’s really clear there’s a cause-and-effect thing going on here.”
It’s not the first demonstration against the world championships. The slogan “100s displaced for your little race” can be found around the city, alluding to when Eugene closed sanctioned camp sites months ago.
The city is adamant the closure of the camps and other actions are unrelated to the World Athletics Championships and the Olympic Trials, as both had to be rescheduled due to the pandemic.
“… there was no certainty that the events would be able to happen at rescheduled times,” City spokeswoman Cambra Ward Jacobson said in an email to The Register-Guard. “The city's unhoused response was proceeding regardless of the status of those events.”
In March, the city closed its last remaining sanctioned camping spot at Washington Jefferson Park. The city also closed the park for restoration. At the same time, Eugene returned to regular enforcement of the city's camping ban after lifting orders related to the pandemic. For about a year, the park had served as a city-sanctioned place for homeless people to stay.
“The city's unsanctioned camping activity since that time has been entirely based on responding to the requests of the community to address access, safety, health and sanitation and livability issues,” Ward Jacobson said. “Unsanctioned campsites are removed as staff capacity allows, consistent with city code and park rules, and that will continue after WCH Oregon22 ends.”
For Lane County's 4,286 people experiencing homelessness, there’s not enough safe and legal places to go. While city officials share that more spots are opening in the near future — including 60 more safe sleep site spots, the 75-bed navigation center and the 45-bed permanent supportive housing complex The Nel — as it stands, there’s about 455 drop-in shelter spots in the county and about 900 people currently sit on waitlists for the city’s safe sleep sites.
Dylan Weil, who cofounded the youth-focused street outreach organization CORE, said it appears people have been pushed further outside downtown, the areas surrounding the University of Oregon and the riverfront. He said that every time this happens, clients get lost.
“It's a constant thing we’re up against in our field here,” Weil said. “And it's difficult because it furthers the divide between social services, law enforcement, local government and the community at large. It really conveys conflicting messages.”
The city is dealing with “strong and varied” opinions about how to handle homelessness, Ward Jacobson said.
“While we understand that some community members advocate for a change in city rules and practices to allow people to camp in public, many in the community have expressed strong desires for faster and more lasting responses to unsanctioned camping and its impacts,” she said.
Weil said the frustration some feel is around what the city prioritizes.
“I think it's fairly obvious and clear that they've invested millions in beautifying the city and making it appealing to visitors rather than taking care of the people living in it,” Weil said. “It really comes down to priorities."
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About 2,500 Boeing workers to strike after rejecting deal
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Roughly 2,500 Boeing workers are expected to go strike next month at three plants in the St. Louis area after they voted Sunday to reject a contract offer from the plane maker. The strike is planned to begin Aug.1 at Boeing manufacturing facilities in St. Charles County, St. Louis County and Mascoutah, Illinois. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837 said workers want a “fair and equitable” contract. The company said it is disappointed workers rejected the deal that featured what it called competitive raises and a generous retirement package. Boeing will release its next quarterly earnings report on Wednesday. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/07/24/about-2500-boeing-workers-to-strike-after-rejecting-deal/ | 2022-07-24T23:28:11Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/07/24/about-2500-boeing-workers-to-strike-after-rejecting-deal/ | false |
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Dylan is an explorer.
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Dylan is an explorer.
The 8-year-old coonhound is a breed known to follow their nose.
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LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Denny Hamlin knocked his season-long nemesis out of the race during a late battle for the lead, then streaked ahead Sunday in the No. 11 Toyota to become the winningest driver in Pocono Raceway history.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver won for the third time this season and passed Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon for most wins at Pocono with seven. Hamlin swept two races at Pocono in his rookie season in 2006, and added wins in 2009, 2010, 2019 and 2020.
Hamlin held off JGR teammate Kyle Busch, still looking for a new contract with Gibbs, to reach victory lane.
Hamlin also tied Tony Stewart on the NASCAR’s wins list with 49.
“I just wanted to be a local short-track racer in Virginia. That’s all I really cared about,” Hamlin said.
Hamlin first had to take out Trackhouse Racing driver Ross Chastain to clear his path down the stretch.
Chastain wrecked Hamlin two times in a month earlier this season, prompting Hamlin to spew he had “reached my peak” with the aggressive driving of the watermelon farmer. Perhaps as payback, Hamlin refused to give his rival an inch off a late restart at Pocono and ran Chastain into the wall. Chastain slammed the wall and triggered a wreck that collected several drivers, including winless Kevin Harvick, who is fighting for a playoff spot.
“What did you want me to do? What did you expect me to do,” Hamlin asked.
Hamlin said he was “at the end of it” with his frustration with Chastain but was mildly booed by the Pocono fans for denying them what could have been a thrilling battle to the checkered flag.
Chastain, who has two wins this season, said he understand why he finished his race in the wall.
“I think that’s something that’s been owed to me for a few months now,” Chastain said.
Hamlin got the last word, but does it squash their beef? Perhaps not, the wife of Chastain’s race team owner Justin Marks tweeted, “Game. On.”
Busch finished second, followed by Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick and Daniel Suarez.
Hamlin’s win kept NASCAR with 14 drivers in the playoffs with two spots left over the final five races before the field is set.
KURT BUSCH SIDELINED
Ty Gibbs finished 18th for 23XI Racing in his first career Cup start.
Kurt Busch was not cleared by NASCAR’s medical staff to compete Sunday’s and the 23XI Racing driver was replaced by the 19-year-old Gibbs.
Busch tweeted he suffered from “concussion-like symptoms” from a hit suffered during Saturday’s qualifying session. Busch was not cleared on Sunday morning by NASCAR’s medical staff to compete.
Gibbs said he had to pull over on the side of the highway and collect his thoughts when he got the call Saturday to replace Busch. Gibbs was already back in North Carolina and hopped on a racing simulator until 1 a.m. to get himself ready for his debut.
“I’m very thankful just to come into this whole thing,” he said. “I did not expect it at all. It means a lot. I’m going to very disciplined in these situations.”
UP NEXT
IndyCar and NASCAR share next weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar races Saturday on the road course; NASCAR races Sunday.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The market for a free agent group that includes Anthony Rizzo, J.D. Martinez, Chris Sale and Charlie Morton may start to get defined Monday, the deadline for the union and Major League Baseball to agree on an international draft that would start in 2024.
If the union agrees in writing by midnight EDT to a mutually acceptable framework for an international draft, the system of qualifying offers for free agents that has been in place since 2012 would disappear.
While the loss of draft picks hasn’t inhibited teams from chasing top free agents — this year's group includes Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom and Trea Turner — a slightly lesser level has been impacted. Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel delayed signing in 2019 until June, after the draft pick compensation no longer was attached.
“We want to do whatever it takes for those guys to make sure they get good deals and get good contracts,” New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, part of the union's eight-man executive subcommittee, said Sunday. “But also we want to make sure that the guys that are entering the game, as well, are taken care of, are are put in a good situation in a good spot.”
MLB proposed last July 28 that a 2024 international draft include spending of $181 million for the top 600 players and $190 million in total, up from $166 million in the 2021 signing period. MLB’s proposal contained hard slots, which for 2024 would assign $5,512,500 for the top pick to $2,625,000 for the 10th overall.
Players waited until early this July to make a counteroffer. They proposed a draft be allocated $260 million for the 2024 signing period, with teams having to guarantee slot values while having the flexibility to exceed them within bonus pools, a person familiar with the plan told The Associated Press. That person spoke on condition of anonymity because the details were not announced.
“Players have been willing to have a conversation, despite the fact that there are players on each side of the equation,” union head Tony Clark said. “But everyone can agree that the system that would need to be considered here, particularly in a draft world, needs to be much better than what is otherwise been contemplated to this point.”
An amateur draft was established for residents of the United States and Canada in 1965 and extended to residents of U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico in 1990. The players’ association agreed to a structure of signing bonus pools with penalties that started in 2012, and international amateurs have been subject to a similar though different bonus pool system.
MLB pushed for an international draft in bargaining, arguing it would reduce corruption, especially in the Dominican Republic. MLB hopes a draft would eliminate players reaching agreements in advance of their eligibility to sign — either 16 or 15 if the player turns 16 later in the signing period.
“Our concern and I think this has been well documented over time is situations where clubs make commitments to players before they’re technically age eligible to sign, that there are individuals involved in those negotiations that take a piece of the really significant piece of the compensation that really should be going to the player off the top,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said.
The Atlanta Braves lost 13 prospects and former general manager John Coppolella was banned for life by Major League Baseball in 2017.
“You have two ways to deal with rules violations,” Manfred said. “You can investigate and try to find out what happened in each individual situation. We’ve tried that for a number of years — hasn’t worked very well. It’s just a lot of dealings that you have to chase down. The other way is through transparency, and that’s why we like the draft idea. If you don’t know which club is going to get the rights to the player, there’s no point in making an early deal, right?"
Union officials have said corruption is partially caused by teams willing to pay money in violation of the rules.
“It’s easy to say that it’s the people that cut the check, that they’re engaged in corruption,” Manfred said. “But somebody’s taking the check, right?”
If an international draft is not agreed to, a team signing a qualified free agent still would forfeit one or more picks in the next amateur draft and have its international signing bonus pool reduced.
No matter what, a team losing a free agent could gain an additional draft pick, depending on several conditions.
Some older players could find their markets limited if they refuse qualifying offers — last year’s figure was $18.4 million, the average of the top 125 contracts by average annual value.
A resolution is not expected until just ahead of the deadline.
“At least from my point of view, we're still not there,” Lindor said.
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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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The Flood Advisory will expire at 430 PM PDT this afternoon for a
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DALLAS (AP) — Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight was sold at auction on Sunday for $6.18 million. The winner of the heated competition for the belt was Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to Heritage Auctions in Dallas.
In a tweet Sunday, Irsay confirmed he acquired the belt for his collection of rock music, American history and pop culture memorabilia that is currently touring the country.
The belt will be displayed on Aug. 2 at Chicago’s Navy Pier and on Sept. 9 in Indianapolis.
“Proud to be the steward!” Irsay tweeted.
“After several hours of watching two bidders go back and forth over this belt, this proved to be a battle worthy of the Rumble itself,” Chris Ivy, Heritage’s director of sports auctions, said in a statement.
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DEL VALLE, Texas — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool.
It's an app that allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index, also known as the "feels like" temperatures for their worksite. After calculating this, it'll tell the worker whether or not the conditions to work are dangerous.
It then lists occupational safety and health recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH. On days when conditions are dangerous, OSHA suggests drinking plenty of water and setting up cool, shaded rest areas for workers.
Jonathan Rodriguez is the owner of Blue Trident Pools, a pool cleaning and maintenance business in Central Texas. He services about ten pools a day, spending hours of his day outside.
"Every year, you know, it seems to get hotter and hotter each summer," said Rodriguez.
Despite being almost a decade in this business, it's hard to get used to the Texas heat.
"There have been a few times that I have felt dizzy," he added. "It would be like once the temperature reaches over 100."
This is usually the time Rodriguez gets out of the sun, drinks Gatorade and recharges.
"I already know I have to kind of like sit in a chair, maybe for five, 10 minutes and actually drink some water to cool down," he said.
And with the temperatures only getting more extreme, it's good he knows how to stay safe.
If you're an outdoor worker and want more information on how to beat the heat, click here.
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Firefighters save homes from fast-moving fire in east Brazos County
Flames came very close to several homes along FM 1179 near Shirley Road.
KURTEN, Texas (KBTX) - Firefighters worked fast Sunday evening to stop two fires from spreading on the east side of Brazos County.
One fire came within feet from at least one home on FM 1179 near Shirley Road. It burned 15 to 20 acres of land and threatened seven different structures but firefighters were able to stop it before it did any damage to the buildings.
The fire chief for BCVFD Precinct 4 says compost piles that had grease underneath that self-ignited due to the heat is what started the blaze.
Another fire was also reported along Elmo Weedon Road near Steep Hollow Road. it scorched approximately three acres of land.
It’s unclear what started the fire on Elmo Weedon Road but it’s now contained.
No injuries were reported.
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This place was so ridiculously overdone. I have visited before but it was painful to take my child there and talk about the horrible history of the monarchy during this time period. Still glad we went, but just astounding.
January 2022 - YEAR 11!!
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Dodgers first. Mookie Betts singles to right field. Trea Turner singles to left field. Mookie Betts to second. Freddie Freeman singles to right field. Trea Turner to third. Mookie Betts scores. Jake Lamb strikes out swinging. Gavin Lux called out on strikes. Max Muncy walks. Freddie Freeman to second. Trayce Thompson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Max Muncy out at second.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 4 left on. Dodgers 1, Giants 0.
Giants third. Austin Slater grounds out to third base, Max Muncy to Freddie Freeman. Wilmer Flores strikes out swinging. Darin Ruf walks. Yermin Mercedes doubles to deep left field. Darin Ruf to third. Thairo Estrada singles to left field. Yermin Mercedes scores. Darin Ruf scores. David Villar flies out to shallow right field to Mookie Betts.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 2, Dodgers 1.
Dodgers third. Trea Turner grounds out to shortstop, David Villar to Darin Ruf. Freddie Freeman grounds out to shallow right field, Wilmer Flores to Darin Ruf. Jake Lamb doubles to center field. Gavin Lux singles to deep right field. Jake Lamb scores. Max Muncy doubles to right field. Gavin Lux scores. Trayce Thompson singles to center field. Max Muncy scores. Cody Bellinger grounds out to shallow infield, David Villar to Darin Ruf.
3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Dodgers 4, Giants 2.
Giants fifth. Austin Slater grounds out to second base, Gavin Lux to Freddie Freeman. Wilmer Flores doubles to deep left field. Darin Ruf homers to left field. Wilmer Flores scores. Yermin Mercedes strikes out swinging. Thairo Estrada strikes out swinging.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 4, Dodgers 4.
Dodgers seventh. Trea Turner flies out to deep left field to Yermin Mercedes. Freddie Freeman doubles to deep left field. Jake Lamb doubles to deep right field. Freddie Freeman scores. Gavin Lux singles to center field. Jake Lamb scores. Max Muncy reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Gavin Lux out at second. Trayce Thompson doubles to deep right center field. Max Muncy scores. Cody Bellinger walks. Austin Barnes reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Cody Bellinger out at second.
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TO THE EDITOR:
Annette Glenn is well into her State Senate campaign and I will be supporting her. I’d encourage readers to do the same. She has worked long and hard for many of us in her political career, and I am sure she will continue to be invested in her constituents and our community.
So do some research on what Annette has accomplished, and consider casting your vote for her in the upcoming election.
JOY BUCHANAN
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Jennifer Lopez, who just turned 53, is baring it all again as she launches her latest project.
Fresh off her surprise wedding to Ben Affleck, the star celebrated her birthday on July 24 and marked the occasion by launching her new JLo Body line from her JLo Beauty brand, starting with the FIRM + FLAUNT Targeted Booty Balm. In one of her sexy campaign pics, Jennifer poses naked.
"We give all this care and attention to the skin on our face, but we sometimes neglect the body," a post on her Instagram read. "It was important to me to create a skincare routine for the body to address its specific and unique needs, and we started with the booty!"
Jennifer, famous for her own, continued, "Today's my birthday and I am gifting YOU with a special drop of #JLoBody FIRM + FLAUNT Targeted Booty Balm. Head over to JLoBeauty.com to shop the video for some seriously sexy science for your best assets! #JLoBeauty."
The new product retails for $65 at JLoBeauty.com and will also be available on sephora.com on Sept. 6 and in Sephora stores on Sept. 26.
This is not the first time J.Lo has posed nude. In 2020, she appeared naked on the official cover photo for her single "In the Morning."
Jennifer launched her new JLo Body line while on a post-wedding family trip to Paris with Ben, 49. The couple wed in a small, surprise ceremony in Las Vegas on July 16, more than a year after their rekindled their early '00s romance.
While talking about JLo Body, the actress told People how Ben prefers her in her natural state. "He is like, 'I like you when you have nothing on. No hair on, no makeup on, just you in your own skin," she said. "He really appreciates that. And that makes me feel really confident and beautiful. Someone can see the essence of who you are and just the skin that you're in and that I take care of that and that he appreciates that. That makes me feel really beautiful too."
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LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Chase Elliott declared NASCAR Pocono winner after Denny Hamlin and Kyle Bush disqualified for failed inspections.
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DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert had two victories on the opening weekend of Del Mar’s summer meet, three weeks after his 90-day suspension ended.
Havnameltdown won by 2 1/4 lengths in his first career start in Sunday's $80,000 fourth race at the seaside track north of San Diego. The 2-year-old colt is owned by longtime Baffert clients Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman.
On Saturday, Baffert won a $16,000 claiming race with 3-year-old colt Sumo.
They are among 45 horses Baffert shipped down from his training base at Santa Anita near Los Angeles. He didn't enter any of the lucrative stakes races on opening weekend of the meet that began Friday.
On Saturday, Taiba finished second by a head for Baffert in the $1 million Haskell Invitational at New Jersey's Monmouth Park.
Baffert's lengthy suspension by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission ended July 2.
He earned his first victory since coming back in the $125,000 Los Alamitos Derby a week later.
In April, Baffert began serving the suspension for a failed post-race drug test involving Medina Spirit, who finished first in the 2021 Kentucky Derby and was later disqualified. Baffert wasn’t allowed on the grounds at any track and his horses were turned over to other trainers in his absence.
In June, the New York Racing Association suspended Baffert for one year for repeated medication violations, although none of them occurred in New York. That punishment, which bars him from Saratoga, Belmont and Aqueduct, ends Jan. 26.
The two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer remains under a two-year ban by Churchill Downs that will keep him out of the Kentucky Derby for two years. He is suing the Louisville track to have it overturned.
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This story has been corrected to show Baffert also had a winner Saturday.
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Judge hits 37th homer, Cortes pitches Yanks past Orioles 6-0
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 37th home run, fellow All-Star Nestor Cortes pitched six sharp innings and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0 on Sunday.
Jose Trevino, another Yankees All-Star, produced the first four-hit game of his career. New York, with the best record in the big leagues, took two of three and have now won 22 of its 32 completed series this year.
Judge has seven home runs in his last nine games and leads the majors with 81 RBIs.
Cortes (8-3) allowed six hits, struck out seven and walked none. Clarke Schmidt pitched three innings and earned his first career save.
New York scored three times in the third on a double by DJ LeMahieu and a two-run drive by Judge off Dean Kremer (3-2).
BLUE JAYS 8, RED SOX 4
BOSTON (AP) — Raimel Tapia had three hits and drove in four runs, giving him 10 RBIs for the series, and Vladimir Guerrero had four hits as Toronto beat bumbling Boston for a three-game sweep.
Two days after Tapia had an inside-the-park grand slam in a record-setting 28-5 victory, he had a bases-loaded triple to spot Toronto to a 5-0 lead off top Boston prospect Brayan Bello (0-2).
The Blue Jays also took advantage of three errors and a series of other blunders by Boston, which is just a half-game out of last place in the AL East.
On the day David Ortiz was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame about a four-hour drive to the west, the Red Sox lost their fifth straight game.
Tim Mayza (4-0) earned the win as the most effective reliever.
ANGELS 9, BRAVES 1
ATLANTA (AP) — Taylor Ward homered in a five-run first, Reid Detmers pitched five scoreless innings and Los Angeles cooled off Atlanta.
Max Stassi went 3 for 4 and drove in three runs, and Ward had three hits for the Angels, who improved to 3-14 this month and snapped a five-game skid. They had dropped 14 of 16 and were a season-worst 16 games under .500.
The defending World Series champion Braves had won 14 of 19 and were 35-11 since June 1, the best record in the majors during that span.
Atlanta began the day a half-game behind the first-place New York Mets in the NL East.
Detmers (3-3) allowed three hits with two walks and six strikeouts, improving to 1-0 with a 1.06 ERA in three starts this month.
Ian Anderson (8-6) was tagged for seven runs and eight hits in three-plus innings.
REDS 6, CARDINALS 3
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto hit a three-run homer to back Tyler Mahle’s sharp return from injury as Cincinnati beat St. Louis.
The last-place Reds overcame Paul Goldschmidt’s two opposite-field homers to take two of three in the series. They’ve won eight of their last 12 games.
The only hits allowed by Mahle in six innings were Goldschmidt’s two home runs, giving him four in the series and 24 this season. The slugger launched a two-run drive in the fourth and a solo shot in the sixth.
Goldschmidt also homered in the All-Star Game on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium — but he won’t be available for St. Louis’ next game.
Before their finale in Cincinnati, the Cardinals announced that Goldschmidt and star third baseman Nolan Arenado — two of their best players — won’t make the trip to Toronto for a short series with the Blue Jays because they haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccination. Canada has restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Mahle (4-7) came off the injured list and allowed three runs with three walks and five strikeouts. He hadn’t pitched since July 2 due to a right shoulder strain.
Hunter Strickland got three popups for his team-high fifth save. Four pitchers combined to limit St. Louis to three hits
Miles Mikolas (7-8) gave up seven hits and six runs over five innings in his first start since July 16.
TWINS 9, TIGERS 1
DETROIT (AP) — Sonny Gray allowed two hits in six innings to lead Minnesota over Detroit.
Gray (5-3) is 2-0 against the Tigers this season, permitting one run and six hits in 13 innings.
Jose Miranda had three hits and scored twice for the Twins, who are 2-0 since the All-Star break.
Rony Garcia (3-3) allowed three runs on three hits and three hit batters in 2 2/3 innings before leaving with shoulder soreness.
Gary Sanchez had a late two-run double for Minnesota.
CUBS 4, PHILLIES 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yan Gomes hit two home runs, Drew Smyly tossed six sharp innings and Chicago completed a three-game sweep of Philadelphia.
Nelson Velázquez also went deep for the Cubs, who have won four in a row. It was Chicago’s first three-game sweep in Philadelphia since July 2000.
Garrett Stubbs homered for the Phillies, who failed to gain ground in the NL wild-card race against the lowly Cubs. Only the Reds, Athletics and Nationals entered the day with fewer wins than Chicago.
Smyly (3-5) retired his first 14 batters. He allowed one earned run on four hits with four strikeouts and no walks.
Gomes connected twice off Bailey Falter (0-3) for his sixth career multi-homer game.
David Robertson pitched out of a jam in a scoreless ninth for his 14th save.
MARLINS 6, PIRATES 5, 10 INNINGS
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Fortes and Miguel Rojas hit RBI singles in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins topped Pittsburgh.
Fortes led off the 10th with a go-ahead single against closer David Bednar (3-4).
Jeff Brigham gave up a two-out, RBI single to Cal Mitchell in the bottom half before getting his second save in the majors and first since 2019.
Miami ace Sandy Alcantara struck out 10 in six innings, allowing two runs and two hits and leaving with a 1.81 ERA.
The Marlins let a 4-2 lead slip away in the ninth, when Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a two-run single off reliever Anthony Bass (2-3).
WHITE SOX 6, GUARDIANS 3
CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Cease threw six innings in his third straight scoreless start, Leury Garcia and AJ Pollock homered, and Chicago beat Cleveland to salvage a four-game split.
Eloy Jiménez went deep in his second straight game, helping the White Sox end a series that was shaping up as a bad one for them on a stronger note.
The reigning AL Central champions won the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader after blowing a 3-0 lead. They jumped on Shane Bieber (4-6) in this one and finished a stretch of 19 straight games against division opponents at 10-9.
Chicago scored five in the second on Garcia’s two-run homer and Pollock’s three-run drive. Jiménez made it 6-0 when he connected leading off the sixth.
That was plenty for Cease (10-4), who won his third straight start. The right-hander gave up seven hits and struck out four.
ROYALS 4, RAYS 2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic went seven strong innings, Hunter Dozier and MJ Melendez had late-inning RBIs and Kansas City won a series against Tampa Bay for the first time in five years.
Dozier snapped a 2-all tie with two outs in the seventh when he singled off Brooks Raley (1-1) to score Whit Merrifield. Melendez added an insurance run with a double in the eighth.
The Royals overcame the loss of Bobby Witt Jr. for their first series win against the Rays since 2017. They broke an 11-series losing streak to AL East teams.
Bubic (2-6) tied with a season high by pitching seven innings. He gave up two runs and four hits.
Witt hit an RBI single in the first, but exited before the next half-inning started with right hamstring tightness. He is day to day.
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Which hyaluronic acid or vitamin C serum is best?
Both hyaluronic acid and vitamin C are naturally occurring and work to reduce signs of aging in the skin. When used together, the anti-aging benefits are amplified. The hyaluronic acid retains moisture while vitamin C increases collagen production. Each substance keeps dryness at bay and promotes greater skin elasticity. The price points are similar depending on the brand and the amount of substance that you are purchasing. Including both items in your skin care routine can pose great skin benefits and is good for all skin types.
Differences between hyaluronic acid and vitamin C serum
Hyaluronic acid and vitamin C serum provide similar benefits to the skin but leave different impacts. Hyaluronic acid works to leave the skin looking plump and keeps it hydrated and moisturized over time, while vitamin C specifically works to protect the skin from sun damage and fades discoloration in the skin due to acne. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that is already present in the skin to draw in moisture. Vitamin C is not as present in the body unless consumed through various whole foods or supplements.
Hyaluronic acid: Is it worth it?
Hyaluronic acid can be pricey due to how concentrated each product is, but there are affordable options that allow you to care for your skin on a budget. Hyaluronic acid ranges from $40-$300 depending on how concentrated the substance is, the other ingredients in the serum and the brand.
Hyaluronic acid pros
Hyaluronic acid helps to bring the skin a plump look by encouraging the production of elastin in the skin to prevent lines and wrinkles and make the skin look glowing.
Hyaluronic acid helps to reduce the effects of stress on the skin. An increase in moisture allows for the skin to bounce back quicker after events where pollution and lack of sleep and hydration may be occurring.
Hyaluronic acid allows your skin to retain water and can adjust properly to the amount of moisture that is desired in a specific situation. For example, if you are visiting an area where there is a dry climate and your skin is in good health, the formation of hyaluronic acid will naturally increase. If your skin is naturally dry you will want to use a serum to combat the lack of naturally occurring hyaluronic acid.
Hyaluronic acid cons
One negative aspect regarding the use of hyaluronic acid is that it is not able to penetrate the skin for maximum absorption in some cases. If a product states that it has low molecular weight it will likely absorb into the skin better. You can find this in the product description when searching for the best hyaluronic acid serum.
If you have extremely dry skin, avoid applying excessive amounts of hyaluronic acid, if any, right away. Doing so can cause adverse drying effects from the deeper levels of your skin. This can cause irreversible harm to the skin in the long run and leave it feeling tight and uncomfortable. If this is the case make sure the serum is diluted and your skin is retaining minimal moisture before use.
Best hyaluronic acid products
The best hyaluronic acid serum product on the market is the Drunk Elephant B Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum. This item is formulated with biocompatible ingredients, like provitamin B5, pineapple ceramide and a lentil complex, and is lightweight. It has a neutral pH and visibly diminishes dryness and fine lines. The skin will appear healthier, brighter and more youthful with this oil-free and fragrance-free serum.
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The Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster is the best hyaluronic acid product for the money. It visibly plumps skin, which allows it to appear smooth and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, including crow’s feet. This product leaves the skin more hydrated and younger-looking from the first use. This item works on all skin types to lock in moisture, keeping your face hydrated and moisturized.
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The Skinceuticals H.A. Intensifier was formulated to boost levels of the skin’s hyaluronic acid in four weeks. This product claims to correct the signs of aging that result from the natural decline of hyaluronic acid in the skin and reduces the production of free radicals affected by pollutants in the air and stress. This item naturally encourages the production of collagen.
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Vitamin c serum: Is it worth it?
A good vitamin C serum can be expensive due to the antioxidants and other acids that it may be paired with for maximum skin benefits. The less expensive serums will feature less vitamin C. These serums range from $20-$200 depending on how concentrated the substance is, the other ingredients in the serum and the brand.
Vitamin C serum pros
Vitamin C is a natural moisturizer that brightens the skin and reduces signs of aging to leave skin looking and feeling younger.
Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that can protect your skin from certain UV rays. This is not comparable to sunscreen and cannot be replaced by sunscreen, but will work similarly to ward off signs of aging due to the sun.
Vitamin C reduces the appearance of age spots and spots where the sun or acne has left damage and redness. By reducing the effects that free radicals can have on the skin, this vitamin serum serves as a protector against daily factors that may be out of our control such as stress and pollution.
These serums also work to regulate the synthesizing of collagen, which prevents premature signs of aging in the skin. Those who naturally intake vitamin C have more hydrated skin due to the production of collagen that it causes. Vitamin C serum can help stimulate the epidermis and heal wounds and scarring.
Vitamin C serum cons
If you have extra dry skin, the prolonged use of vitamin C is not recommended unless the formula is diluted or paired with a moisturizer. In rare cases, a vitamin C serum can cause irritation, inflammation, collagen and elastin to break down and acne.
Vitamin C is naturally acidic, and should not be used in high concentrations on any skin type, especially those with sensitive skin. Those concerned about sensitivity should only use this serum every other day and discontinue use if they notice irritation.
Best vitamin C serum
The best vitamin C serum is the Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum. This serum contains powerful antioxidants that can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and discoloration. The other vitamins present in this product work to reduce the appearance of premature aging and sun damage as well as hydrate the skin and leave it looking brighter.
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The best vitamin C serum for the money is the Pacifica Glow Baby Super Vitamin C Serum. This product works as an antioxidant formula to give the skin a fresh, hydrated outer glow. It brightens the skin, is lightweight and fast-absorbing for daytime and nighttime use. It is formulated for all skin types and is safe to use on sensitive skin.
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The Tula Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum features probiotic extracts to help improve skin smoothness and help maintain skin balance. This product works to brighten and help reduce the look of dark spots to even skin tone and boost skin radiance.
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Should you get hyaluronic acid or vitamin C serum?
The decision to purchase hyaluronic acid or vitamin C serum is as simple as purchasing both. Both products are better in their own ways but work best when purchased and used together. By purchasing both products and applying them simultaneously, you’ll make your skin look and feel more youthful while providing hydration through increased production of collagen and elastin at the same time. If you are specifically trying to target dry skin, acne, signs of aging and sun damage, consider purchasing both a hyaluronic acid product and a vitamin C serum.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Berkshire County in western Massachusetts...
Northeastern Columbia County in east central New York...
Southeastern Rensselaer County in east central New York...
Southern Bennington County in southern Vermont...
Southern Windham County in southern Vermont...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 754 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bennington to near New Ashford to near
Pittsfield to near Housatonic, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Pittsfield, Bennington, North Adams, Brattleboro, Adams,
Williamstown, Lee, Lenox, Pownal, Cheshire, Vernon, Wilmington,
Becket, Otis, Stamford, Readsboro, Florida, Hancock, Savoy and New
Ashford.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Please report hail size...damaging winds and reports of trees down to
the National Weather Service by email at Alb.Stormreport@noaa.gov...
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