The @Seahawks signed two tight ends ahead of today's mock game at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell. https://t.co/SuvMqhLEGz - Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) August 3, 2019 The Seahawks announced a number of roster moves ahead of Saturday's mock game at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell . Seattle has swapped a couple of tight ends, signing Jackson Harris and Wes Saxton to the 90-man roster and waiving/injured tight ends Tyrone Swoopes and Justin Johnson to make room. Johnson suffered an injury and coach Pete Carroll confirmed the unfortunate news following practice Thursday. "I'm afraid that he might have gotten the Achilles today," Carroll said. "It's one of those freaky injuries. He's out in open space and takes a step and that pop happens. We've never been able to explain why that happens. It's somewhat of a devastating injury because it takes so long, it takes nine months or whatever to get back. If that's what it is, then he'll be working at it for some time. It's very unfortunate." Harris participated in Seattle's rookie minicamp as a tryout player earlier this spring after going undrafted out of Georgia. Saxton, originally an undrafted free agent from South Alabama, first signed with the Jets in 2015 and logged one game. Since then, has spent time in Washington, Buffalo, Detroit and San Francisco. Before the league folded, Saxton played for the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football. Seattle will hold its scrimmage Saturday afternoon from 1:30-3:30. MORE: This Patrick Mahomes throw from Chiefs practice can't be real Five potential Jeremy Lin landing spots in free agency Saints sign free agent Jacquizz Rodgers, waive Robert Kelley Jacoby Brissett's trade value increasing with first team reps Watch: Packers WR Trevor Davis makes incredible catch at Family Night


A conservative journalist who says he was attacked amid rivaling protests in Portland last weekend is calling for the mayor to address policing policies in the city surrounding protests. "How many more people have to be beaten and attacked in the city of Portland before things change?" conservative journalist Andy Ngo told CNN on Tuesday. "I am by far not the first one. There's been many other incidents that have happened since 2016 and the policing has remained the same, which is a policy of not engaging with militant protestors." >> @MrAndyNgo on @NewDay : "How many more people have to be beaten and attacked in the city of Portland before things change?" pic.twitter.com/PIeW9fPvKL - Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) July 2, 2019 Ngo is a sub-editor and photojournalist at the conservative website Quillette. He said anti-fascists protestors attacked him at a demonstration he was covering in Portland on Saturday, leaving him hospitalized with multiple head wounds. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (D) said in a series of tweets that the city stands "against all forms of violence - regardless of someone's political leanings." "Portland police officers have the unenviable task of keeping the peace. It's a difficult job and hard decisions are made in real-time," Wheeler said. Ngo's appearance on CNN came in response to the mayor's statement. Portland Bureau Police said three people were arrested in connection with the violent clashes over the weekend that left three people hospitalized. The violence erupted following a clash between the far-right Proud Boys and anti-fascist group Antifa.


The Panthers secondary was arguably the team's weakest link in 2018. If Carolina is going to have another bounce-back odd year, the team will have to see serious improvement from a few key defensive backs. One of them is second-year cornerback Donte Jackson. As a rookie, Jackson showcased the magnificent game speed and ball skills that made him a standout defender at LSU. Heading into year two, the Panthers need him to take on a larger role. Here's what Jackson had to say about it, per Brendan Marks at the Charlotte Observer . Obviously, the guys ask for a little more out of me this year. . . I kind of have a bigger role in the defense, even though I played a big role as a rookie. The older guys are really looking at me like a veteran leader now. So that's kind of something different for me to get used to. Jackson recorded four interceptions, one sack and four tackles for a loss in his first season. However, he also got beat over the top for big gains too many times, most notably against the Steelers. Playing with more discipline and awareness will enable Jackson to improve more than anything else. Another offseason of work should help. If the game slows down for him, it will show. MORE: UFC fighter Ben Askren had an excellent response to getting knocked out in 5 seconds Expected starting lineup for Lakers with LeBron James at point guard Three Potential Trade Destinations for Russell Westbrook Honor thy father: Quinn Cook signed with Lakers for good reason Five years later, looking at the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft


It is oft said that the worst part of buying a car is the dealer experience. It's so bad that former Hyundai CEO John Krafcik once famously said, " . . . Americans would rather go to the dentist than visit a car dealer." (Krafcik is now the CEO of TrueCar, the company with which ConsumerReports.org partners on the Build & Buy Car Buying Service.) A lot of that frustration comes down to "sales speak." Salespeople have well-rehearsed routines, complete with their own language, for persuading car buyers to part with their hard-earned cash. Finding the right deal isn't really that hard once you learn the lingo. This glossary will help ensure the car-buying process is conducted on your terms. MSRP Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price is also known as sticker price. You shouldn't pay this amount unless the car you're looking for is the latest hot commodity, and then you should ask yourself whether you can wait until it no longer commands a premium. Market adjustment A premium that dealers add up on top of MSRP when a vehicle is in limited supply or a hot commodity. This is pure dealer's profit and you shouldn't pay it unless you absolutely must have that car. Years from now, you are unlikely to recover this gouge during trade-in. Dealer invoice This is wholesale price of the car to the dealer on the dealer's official ledger. In theory, this is what the dealer pays the automaker for the car. But because it doesn't count toward the money the dealer makes on the back end of the sale holdback and dealer sales incentives it rarely represents their true zero-profit floor. The dealer may show you the "invoice" price to justify his bottom line. But most cars are available for less than invoice. Dealer sales incentive In any sales business, the sales staff are offered cash incentives to sell certain merchandise. But the salesperson's job is to sell you what you want to buy at the price you're willing to pay. If a certain car has a larger sales incentive, that's because it isn't moving and may be priced too high. The dealer should pass that incentive on to you if they want to move the car. Holdback A hidden profit, the holdback is usually 1-3 percent of the dealer invoice provided by the manufacturer for every car the dealership sells. With many cars selling near or below invoice, the holdback is designed to protect the dealers' profit margin. With smart negotiation, and ample car supply, the dealer may be willing to tap the holdback or other dealer sales incentives to seal the deal. Sales incentive or rebate Manufacturers offer limited-duration discounts to consumers to sell certain cars, also known as "cash on the hood." Special Internet price Don't be fooled. Any price a dealer offers whether online, broadcast, or in print should be no lower than what they'd give you if you walked in the door. At least such specials give you an idea of the scale of discounts freely offered before beginning formal negotiations. Destination or delivery charge A cost added onto the bottom line by all automakers for shipping the car to your local dealer. Consumer Reports includes the destination charge in all prices we quote in articles. Out-the-door price The final tally, including everything, sales tax, documentation fees, delivery charges, options, dealer add-ons, and even the dealer's "regional advertising fee." Extended warranty or service contract Most of the time, these plans are a losing bet. A Consumer Reports survey found that two-thirds of respondents spent more for the warranty than they got back in repair reimbursements. Since most new cars come with comprehensive warranties, it'll be a long time before you'll need the warranty extension. Smart money is on buying a car with better-than-average predicted reliability. Alternatively, an extended warranty can bring peace of mind should you knowingly choose a riskier car. Also, few brands come with free maintenance plan with purchase. Purchasing a service contract generally saves little and locks you in to servicing at one business or franchise. (See our full report on extended car warranties.) Rustproofing or undercoating Don't bother. Today's vehicles are manufactured with good corrosion protection, backed by the warranty. Fabric protection This is the most expensive Scotchgard your upholstery will ever see. If you feel you need this protection, in addition to treatment the manufacturer likely provides, spend a few bucks on a can of fabric protector and spray it on by yourself. Paint sealant The dealer may tell you that an application of this clear coating will protect your car's surface for years, but it's little more than a vastly overpriced insurance policy on your paint finish. Skip this. Instead, wash and wax your car regularly. VIN etching This service acid-etches or engraves the vehicle identification number into the window glass to deter theft. Sometimes a VIN-etching charge of $100 or more is preprinted on the purchase agreement. Just cross it out. It's not mandatory. If you do want VIN etching, you can get it cheaper elsewhere or get a do-it-yourself kit for $25 or less. There is the potential that VIN etching may save on your insurance premium. Consult with your carrier before investing. F&I office The Finance and Insurance office is where you go after you finish haggling over the "out-the-door price" with the salesperson and sales manager. Consider the F&I manager to be another salesman hawking a different set of products: an extended warranty service contract, GAP insurance, credit life insurance, credit disability insurance, fabric, paint, and window sealant, VIN etching, wheel and tire insurance. A few of these services may be interesting; suffice to say you can get almost all of them for less money elsewhere. You can even try a preemptive strike by telling your salesperson up-front that you're not going to buy these extras and you can also threaten to walk if they try anyway. Acquisition fee This charge is only associated when you purchase a vehicle with loan or lease. It covers expenses such as obtaining a credit report and verifying insurance coverage. Base monthly payment The portion that covers depreciation, any amortized amounts, and finance charges. Monthly sales taxes and other fees are added to determine the monthly payment. Credit score or FICO score Scores reflect the risk factor associated with extending a customer credit; they typically range from 350 to 850 or 900. The higher your credit score, the lower the interest rate you'll qualify for. (The riskiest customers pay higher interest rates to offset that risk.) Your score may vary by dealership and reporting agency, so don't stress about the specifics. Just do you best to keep your score up. You should learn your credit score ahead of time when you get preapproved for a car loan. Super prime, prime, non-prime, sub-prime, and deep sub-prime Five buckets your credit score may fall into, making it easier for a lender to gauge the interest rate they'll charge you. APR The Annual Percentage Rate is essentially the rate of interest you'll pay on a loan. Markup or bump Generally referring to the interest rate. Dealerships who do a lot of business with certain banks get a cut of the interest those banks charge, generally 2-3 percentage points. So if you get a loan through a dealer and pay 6 percent, the actual interest the bank is earning may be 4 percent; the other 2 percent goes to the dealer, essentially as a sales commission on the loan. Even then dealers can sometimes beat the retail rate you can get from a bank. But you're better off lining up your own competitive financing before setting foot in the dealership. Documentation or conveyance fee A charge by the dealer for doing the legal paperwork involved in the sale, such as registering the car and transferring title. It seems like it should be a cost of doing business, but dealers all charge it, so it's difficult to negotiate away. Regional advertising fee Again, a fee that's hard to negotiate away. Sometimes automakers or local dealer councils run widespread advertisements across an area, and all local dealers have to pay their share. This cost gets passed on to you. Credit life insurance It pays off your vehicle loan if you die before your car payments end. Some dealers may tell customers with poor credit histories that credit life insurance is mandatory. It isn't. Credit disability insurance Essentially a health insurance, credit disability insurance provides protection should you be unable to make payments due to illness or disability . Double-check to make sure if you already have disability coverage through your employer. Lessee The party to whom the vehicle is leased (i.e., you). The lessee is required to make payments and meet any other obligations in the agreement. Lessor A person or organization that leases, offers to lease, or arranges for the lease of a vehicle. Gross capitalized cost The vehicle price on which the lease is based. Negotiate it. Adjusted (or net) capitalized cost The total amount upon which the lease payments are based, including the cost of the vehicle, minus any down payment, plus any fees or other charges not paid up front. Capitalized cost reduction The same as a down payment when buying a vehicle with a loan. But this doesn't build any equity in a leased car. GAP insurance Guaranteed Asset Protection is essential for new leased vehicles. If the car is stolen or totaled, GAP pays off the lease. It also covers the difference between the value of the car and the loan balance on financed cars. Many lease contracts already include it. Mileage allowance (or limitation) The fixed mileage limit for the lease term, used to determine the residual value. You can pay for extra miles up front, but you won't get your money back if you don't use them. If you go over the limit, you'll have to pay an excess mileage charge. Money factor (or lease factor) The interest rate on a lease, calculated as the APR divided by 2400. Residual value The vehicle's estimated projected value at the end of the lease. It's set at the beginning of the lease and used in calculating your base monthly payment. The residual value is deducted from the adjusted capitalized cost to determine the depreciation, and thus your payments. It is also used as the fixed price at the end of the lease, should you decide to buy the car. Subvention A means of putting hidden incentives on certain lease vehicles by guaranteeing an artificially high residual value. These can make for great lease deals, but they probably mean you're less likely to want to buy the car at the end unless you can renegotiate the buyout price. Security deposit An amount that can be used by the lessor in case you default or at the end of the lease to offset any money you owe for wear and tear. Sales tax (or use tax) States differ in which amounts are taxed and when the taxes are assessed. In a lease, sales taxes may be assessed on the base monthly payment; any capitalized cost reduction; or in a few states, the adjusted capitalized cost. In most states, the sales tax on the base monthly payment is paid monthly. Cash due at signing Usually any capitalized cost reduction, plus the acquisition fee and the first month's payment. Early-termination fee Usually equivalent to the rest of the remaining payments in a lease, should you need to end the lease early. Excess mileage charge A fee, usually 10 to 25 cents per mile, for mileage in excess of the maximum specified in the agreement. It is typically better to prepay for miles, if you risk going over. Disposition fee (disposal fee) A fee charged to defray the cost of preparing and selling the vehicle at the end of the lease. Sometimes a dealer may waive it if you decide to lease or buy your next car from them.  Eric Evarts More from Consumer Reports: Best and worst three-row vehicles Safest and most lethal late-model cars Best new cars for under $25,000 Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Copyright © 2006-2015 Consumers Union of U.S.


Nicolas Pepe's agent Samir Khiat has shot down any rumours suggesting that Arsenal have submitted a € 80m bid for the Lille forward. The Ivorian enjoyed a stellar 2018/19 campaign, finishing as the second-highest scorer in Ligue 1 behind Kylian Mbappe, and has been subsequently linked with a move to a European heavyweight this summer. L'Equipe had recently confirmed reports which claimed Arsenal had submitted a €8 0m bid for Pepe but, in response to that news, Khiat simply responded (via The Metro ) : "Oh, r eally?" He then went on to add: " The aim is for him to sign in the right place. PSG is a possibility. Today, all parties need to reach an agreement. There are exchanges and discussions. He is wanted by a considerable number of clubs. "For him the most important thing is to be wanted and to go to a good club in which he will play and continue to progress." BBC Sport journalist David Ornstein has also claimed that Arsenal's supposed bid was false information, tweeting : "Sources tell BBC Sport Arsenal have not submitted a bid for Lille forward Nicolas Pepe and do not have the level of money being reported (€80m) to sign the Ivory Coast international this summer." Sources tell @BBCSport Arsenal have not submitted a bid for Lille forward Nicolas Pepe and do not have the level of money being reported (€80m) to sign the Ivory Coast international this summer #LOSC #AFC   David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) July 13, 2019 All of this ties into the widely reported fact that Arsenal are dealing with restricted funds this summer after they failed to secure Champions League qualification last season. Unai Emery has been growing increasingly frustrated with the Gunners' failure to make an impact in the transfer market and has made it clear to the board that it will be very difficult to take Arsenal forward.


Curious just how far your dollar goes in Long Beach? According to Walk Score, this Long Beach neighborhood is somewhat walkable and is quite bikeable. Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in Long Beach is currently hovering around $1,595. So, what might you expect to find if you don't want to spend more than $1,600/month on rent? Read on for a roundup of the latest rental listings, via Zumper. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 5025 Pacific Coast Highway Listed at $1,510/month, this 525-square-foot studio apartment is located at 5025 Pacific Coast Highway. The building boasts a fitness center, on-site management and a swimming pool. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. (See the complete listing here .) 1210 Bennett Ave. Here's a 548-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 1210 Bennett Ave. that's going for $1,545/month. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. Animals are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental, but there is a $35 application fee. (See the full listing here .) 1845 Pine Ave. Last but not least, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit over at 1845 Pine Ave. It's listed for $1,575/month for its 600 square feet. In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry and additional storage space. Both cats and dogs are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (Take a gander at the complete listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


An MBTA Red Line train derailed Tuesday morning near the JFK/UMass Station, causing damage to the tracks and leaving the train stuck in a difficult position under a bridge. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak summed up the event as "significant disruption and significant damage." The crash didn't cause any major injuries, officials said, but it had a ripple effect across the morning commute. Buses were pulled off their normal routes to shuttle passengers who would normally ride the Red Line and Commuter Rail trains made extra stops. In preparation for the evening commute, Poftak said the agency is preparing to make similar schedule adjustments. "We are planning to run bus shuttles between Broadway and North Quincy, and then the Red Line will be running between North Quincy and Braintree. We are also running a bus shuttle from Broadway all the way to Ashmont," he said. He also announced an additional limited service being added to the Commuter Rail, which will be accessible through a CharlieCard or Charlie Ticket instead of the fare system usually used by those trains. "We're calling it a South Shore Limited. It is a train that will depart from South Station and will stop at JFK/UMass, Quincy Center and Braintree," he said. That service is scheduled to depart South Station at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. The MBTA said riders can also use the Fairmount Line Commuter Rail service. Because of the position of the crashed train, Poftak also warned that a crane will be needed to clear the tracks. The crane will have an impact on road traffic near JFK/UMass station, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts State Police. Officials said all ramps to and from Interstate 93 at Exit 15 for Columbia Road will be closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday for an unknown period of time while the crane removes the derailed train. Columbia Road will also be closed from Dorchester Avenue to Kosciusko Circle. The southbound Red Line train derailed at 6:10 a.m. just outside the station, the MBTA said. The derailment left one train car listing with wheels completely off the tracks. One of the train's windows appeared to be smashed. Sixty people were on the train at the time of the derailment, Boston Fire officials said. The passengers were evacuated and moved to another train car. One person suffered a minor injury but declined transport, according to Boston EMS. Poftak said a second person, who originally left the area, returned and asked to be taken to the hospital for treatment of neck and back pain. "I just had to text my boss. I sent a picture of the train, and I was like, 'I'm going to be late. I don't know how late, but pretty late,'" commuter May Mhyana said. It was the sixth MBTA derailment in the past eight months and second in four days. On Saturday, a Green Line train derailed between the Kenmore and Fenway stations, injuring 10 people. The incident was determined to be operator-related and the operator of the train was suspended. About 150 people were on the D Line train when it derailed, and they had to be evacuated through a tunnel. Another 500 people who were on trains behind the derailed train also had to be evacuated. Poftak said the cause of the Red Line derailment was not related to the cause of the Green Line derailment. He promised a full review into the Red Line issue and announced that he has asked a third party to review all of the MBTA's derailments from the past two years. "I want a fresh set of eyes on this to make sure we're not missing something," he said. READ MORE: After Red Line derailment, MBTA makes alternate plans for evening commute CHECK OUT WCVB: Get the latest Boston news, weather and sports online, anytime. Stay in the know with Boston's news leader   WCVB.


The biggest question heading into training camp for the Jacksonville Jaguars is whether or not the team will have defensive end Yannick Ngakoue on the field. As most are aware, the young defensive end missed all but a few days of organized team activities and all of minicamp. He held out for a new contract, and his holdout could continue into training camp, which begins on July 25. However, with just over a week left before the team returns to the practice field, it appears Ngakoue is staying close to the Jags' facility. In a recent Instagram story, linebacker Myles Jack revealed that he worked out with the young defensive end Monday at the team's indoor facility, which could be a good sign for the future. FWIW, Yannick Ngakoue was in the building yesterday, per Myles Jack's IG story. Ngakoue skipped minicamp looking for a long-term deal. Would make sense for that to get done before the start of training camp on July 25. Maybe this means something. Maybe it doesn't. #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/e4qmxiZs49 - Phillip Heilman (@phillip_heilman) July 16, 2019 In the process of missing OTAs, Ngakoue worked out in Miami at DBC Fitness. The fact that he's now (or was) working out in Jacksonville could indicate both parties are closer to a deal. Then again, it could also mean nothing as Philip Heilman points out. Nothing surfaced during the Jags' post-minicamp break about Ngakoue's agent and the team meeting, however, one would think they'd want to avoid any distractions during training camp, and getting a deal done would do just that. Ngakoue, who has accumulated 29.5 sacks and 10 forced fumbles in three seasons, has clearly earned a new contract. He could play be forced to play the last year of his rookie deal, which will pay out a base salary of just over $2 million. However, with just over $9 million currently available in cap space, the Jags may be reluctant to get a deal done. One solution to that problem could be to structure his deal like Frank Clark's, which would make Ngakoue's cap hit a minimal amount of around $6.5 million on the season. Once they do that, they could potentially put Telvin Smith on the retired players list and add his base salary of $9.75 million to their salary cap. With training camp closing in, we'll ultimately know more within a week or so and it would be a big plus to start camp with 100 percent attendance. MORE: Big Baller Brand's demise looks imminent with sad clearance sale at a local gym The top 100 players in the NFL today ESPN's future power rankings love the Browns with one big exception News: Cowboys' $100 million men underpaid, and more dangerous in 2019 LeBron James Boasts About '300 Mil Later' After Rich Paul Klutch Sale to UTA


The Milwaukee Bucks sent the Boston Celtics into the off-season sooner than initially anticipated. As much as the 2018-19 regular season didn't go as expected for the Celtics, the roster was still filled with talent - which may have been the teams ultimate undoing. Plus, the C's had seemingly flipped the switch, having blown past the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Although the Pacers were without their superstar Victor Oladipo, Indy was still a quality opponent the Celtics managed to blow out in four games. And that carried into the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup with Milwaukee. Well, it did for a short while, at least. After the Celtics stole Game 1 in Milwaukee, it appeared Boston was going to upset the Eastern Conference's top-seed. Things quickly shifted after Milwaukee responded with a decisive win in Game 2, then cruised through the rest of the series. Apparently, the Bucks were never too worried in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. At least, that's how it seems based on Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments about the difference between the Celtics and the Raptors, per Malika Andrews of ESPN : Against Boston, you can go down 1-0 and still be fine; but against Toronto, it's hard to be in that spot when you lose the first game in your home. Tough look for Boston, who'll have to wait for next season to respond. MORE: Why Packers' redefined defense could give Aaron Rodgers a Super Bowl opportunity NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Dale Earnhardt Jr. thought his wife, Amy, might break up with him over this drunken go-kart incident What If Zion Williamson Refuses to Play for the Pelicans? [UPDATE] Jarrell Owens: What the Browns are getting in their new DE


You can leave your umbrella at home for today, but light rainfall is in the forecast for Baltimore starting on Thursday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Thursday's forecast shows the greatest chance of rain at 92 percent, with rain likely through Friday. The coming days will also bring warm temperatures, due to last through Tuesday. Temperatures will reach a high of 86 degrees on Wednesday. Skies will be cloudy today and clear on Saturday. Winds will stay fairly calm over the course of the week, with the highest speeds today at only 9 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The Cook County judge set to decide whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate why charges were dropped against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has a son who works in the state's attorney's office. The news sets up another potential conflict of interest with State's Attorney Kim Foxx's office and its handling of the controversial case. KIM FOXX FIGHTING FIGHTING PUSH TO APPOINT SPECIAL PROSECUTOR TO HER HANDLING OF JUSSIE SMOLLETT CASE Judge Leroy Martin Jr. addressed a petition Thursday filed by retired appellate Judge Sheila O'Brien to recuse himself and assign the case to a judge outside Cook County. Martin's son, Leroy Martin III, is an assistant state's attorney who has worked under Foxx for more than a year. He was hired in April 2018. "You're going to be deciding whether (Foxx), your son's boss, is teling the truth," O'Brien told Martin. Martin said he would decide whether to recuse himself and set the next hearing on the matter for May 10. "I think it is a problem," CBS2 legal analyst Irv Miller said about Martin presiding over the case. "She's the son's employer. She controls his son's pay, promotions. That's why there is an appearance of impropriety." O'Brien has also asked for a special prosecutor to delve into the behind-the-scenes decision-making process in the Smollett case. JUSSIE SMOLLETT WON'T ATTEND CHICAGO COURT HEARING Foxx has publicly said she'd welcome an independent probe into her office's decision to dismiss a 16-count indictment against Smollett, who is accused of staging a hate crime on himself. However, she filed a motion on Tuesday opposing the call for a special prosecutor made by O'Brien. Her office filed two other motions that day as well. One seeks to quash subpoenas for Foxx and her top assistant Joseph Magats and prevent O'Brien from requesting additional subpoenas. The other seeks the court's permission to allow Foxx's office and the county inspector general access to records that were sealed at the same hearing where prosecutors dropped all charges against Smollett. The decision to drop the charges during an unannounced March hearing sparked outrage from the Chicago Police Department as well as outgoing Mayor Rahm Emanuel who blasted the move as a "whitewash of justice." 'NO PLANS' FOR JUSSIE SMOLLETT'S 'EMPIRE' CHARACTER TO RETURN AS SERIES IS RENEWED, FOX SAYS President Trump also weighed in on the case, calling it "an embarrassment to our nation" in a March 28 tweet. O'Brien's petition calls out Foxx's handling of the case for saying she recused herself in the early stages of the investigation because she was in contact with a family member of Smollett only to claim recently that her recusal was not a recusal "in the legal sense" which would have required her entire office to withdraw from the prosecution. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP O'Brien claims Foxx's comments and actions created "a perception that justice was not served here, that Mr. Smollett received special treatment."


It's one of the best times of the year for sports fans, and that means it's time to make your plans around the NBA Finals, which begin on May 30. As patrons head into Dallas bars to watch the NBA Playoffs, average daily revenue at local pubs is $1,004 on days when games are played, a 2.64% increase compared to an average day, according to an analysis of transactions at 3,500 local bars by Womply , a provider of marketing and CRM software for small businesses . That sales increase is driven by a 2.02% increase in transaction volume and a 0.70% increase in purchase price. At local restaurants in Dallas, average daily revenue is $1,438 during the NBA Playoffs on days when games are played, a 2.57% increase over a typical day, according to an analysis of transactions at 42,000 local eateries by Womply. That sales increase is driven by a 2.41% increase in transaction volume and a 0.18% increase in purchase price. To help you snag the best stool in town, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top options for sports bars, using both Yelp data and our own methodology. 1. A Step Up Lounge First up is Preston Hollow's A Step Up Lounge , situated at 3720 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 115. With four stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp, the sports bar has proven to be a local favorite. 2. My Hideaway Far North's My Hideaway , located at 14902 Preston Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the pool hall and sports bar four stars out of 74 reviews. 3. Mac's SouthSide Mac's SouthSide , a sports bar that offers pizza and more in South Boulevard-Park Row Historic, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 32 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1701 S. Lamar St. to see for yourself. 4. Time Out Tavern Over in Bluffview, check out Time Out Tavern , which has earned four stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp. You can find the dive and sports bar at 5101 W. Lovers Lane. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Roma host European giants Real Madrid in a friendly on Sunday, with both sides looking to finish pre-season with a win. Those at the Stadio Olimpico will be in for a cracking match as both teams have been scoring for fun so far this, summer, while also leaking goals in at the other end. Here's 90min's preview of the match below. Where to Watch  When Is Kick Off? Sunday 11 August What Time Is Kick Off? 17:00 (BST)  Where Is it Played? Stadio Olimpico TV Channel/Live Stream? Premier Sports 2 Referee? TBA Team News Zinedine Zidane's side have been some what unfortunate with injuries this summer. New signing Luka Jovic recently joined the ever-growing injury list at Real, alongside Ferland Mendy and Brahim Diaz, both of whom are struggling with hamstring injuries. The real blow for Los Blancos is the long-term absence of Marco Asensio. The Spanish midfielder suffered a cruciate ligament rupture and will be out until spring of next year.  As for the side from the Italian capital, they have managed to keep the whole squad fit throughout pre-season so far. However, Patrik Schick and Steven Nzonzi haven't started in any of their last three matches, fuelling rumours of their exits from the club. Predicted Lineups  Roma Lopez; Spinazzola, Mancini, Fazio, Florenzi; Pellegrini, Diawara; Kluivert, Under, Perotti; Dzeko.  Real Madrid Navas; Marcelo, Ramos, Varane, Odriozola; Kroos, Isco, Modric; Hazard, Rodrygo, Benzema. Head to Head Record Sunday's match in Rome will be the 14th time the two clubs have faced one another. Madrid have taken the spoils nine times, while I Giallorossi have been victorious on just three occasions. The most recent meetings between the two came in last season's Champions League group stages. Goals from Isco, Gareth Bale , and Mariano Diaz gave Los Blancos a comfortable 3-0 win at the Bernabeu. The story was a similar one in Italy. Bale netted once again with Lucas Vazquez also getting in on the action as a 2-0 win for Madrid meant they topped Group G, while Roma also went through in second. Recent Form Real have had an interesting pre-season. Zidane's side will have been disappointed with the 7-3 thumping they were delivered at the hands of bitter rivals Atletico Madrid . However, with two wins in their last two things seem to finally be clicking for the 13 time European champions. The results of Paolo Fonseca's side have been very promising. However, the quality of opposition they have faced has not been that high. Three wins over lower league opposition were followed by a win over Lille and a draw against Athletic Bilbao, not giving any real insight into the true capabilities of this Roma side. Here's how each side performed in their last five matches.  AS Roma Real Madrid Roma 2-2 Athletic Bilbao (07/08) Red Bull Salzburg 0-1 Real Madrid (07/08) Lille 2-3 Roma (03/08) Real Madrid 5-3 Fenerbache (31/07) Perugia 1-3 Roma (31/07) Real Madrid 0-1 Tottenham (30/07) Roma 3-1 Ternana (27/07) Real Madrid 3-7 Atletico Madrid (27/07) Roma 7-0 Rieti (27/07) Real Madrid 2-2 Arsenal (24/07) Prediction Real Madrid have had a tough pre-season and with increasing injuries they will struggle to play at the top of their game. However, Eden Hazard recently scored his first goal for the club and can always turn a game on its head. Despite the recent injuries and poor results, Madrid should be the sharper of the two and have the quality in their squad to grab the win. Prediction: Roma 1-2 Real Madrid


Pocono Raceway's future as a venue for the NTT IndyCar Series remains in the balance, although the track's CEO Nick Igdalsky is hoping the series will return after its current commitment expires after the next round. The famed tri-oval, first used by Indy cars in 1971, returned to the IndyCar schedule in 2013 after a 24-year hiatus, but its paying attendance figures have never matched original ambitions. This is despite the tickets being regarded as good value, with grandstand seats for this year's race (August 18) ranging from $45-$95. Last weekend, following the announcement that Pocono may run a NASCAR double-header next year , Igdalsky said of the track's IndyCar future: "The ball's in their court; we want [the series] back. "We got some ideas that we threw out, so we're just waiting to hear back. I think they had some other things they were working on, but we've been in communication. "If the cards align, great. If they don't, there's some options we're looking at for that as well. "[But] I'd love to have them back. I love to see those cars race here. It's an unbelievable sensation of speed just from watching them dive into Turn 1. Hopefully they come back." Stephen Starks, IndyCar's VP of promoter and media partner relations, told Motorsport.com: "IndyCar is still in the process of finalizing the 2020 schedule, and how it relates to Pocono. "Although no decision has been made, we have been communicating with Pocono Raceway's leadership, and we're looking forward to being there in a few weeks for our race, when we will speak again about our future."


An assistant professor for Pennsylvania State University's Beaver campus moonlighting as an Uber driver has been charged in an additional kidnapping case after police already arrested him earlier this month for holding two women against their will . Richard Lomotey, 36, was charged with kidnapping, unlawful restraint, assault and reckless endangerment after Pittsburgh police connected him to an another case of a woman being held against her will. The charges stem from an incident that happened the same night Lomotey is accused of kidnapping two women who were using the Uber app for a ride. Lomotey allegedly picked up a woman who wasn't using the Uber app for a ride on the night of May 11, according to a criminal complaint. The woman told police she offered Lomotey $10 for a ride and got in the front passenger seat. During her ride, Lomotey allegedly grabbed her left wrist and asked her about her relationship status. Lomotey then attempted to lock her in the car after she rejected him, but the woman kept unlocking the car. The pair then began to fight as the woman tried to leave the car, resulting in her bra and shirt being ripped. The woman told police she became so scared she opened the door and fled the car while it was moving, the complaint said. That same night, two women say they hailed Lomotey through Uber. He allegedly ignored map directions on his Uber app, said he "wanted to get with them," pulled the car over and locked the doors. Those women managed to get away and Lomotey was arrested on kidnapping, false imprisonment and harassment charges. The sequence of the incidents is unclear, but one of the women that hailed Lomotey's car through Uber told police she "saw a female running down the street in torn clothing, limping and appearing to be in distress." She said she told Lomotey to stop and help the woman, but he refused. Penn State University confirmed to NBC News earlier this month that Lomotey is an assistant professor of technology with the school. The school called the allegations at the time "deeply troubling" and could not comment further on the criminal case. Lomotey was placed on leave from Penn State. He was also teaching part-time at the University of Pittsburgh, according to the school. His contract ends at the end of the spring semester, University of Pittsburgh told NBC News. A criminal docket from Monday shows that Lomotey was unable to post bail and remains in Allegheny County Jail.


LONDON (Reuters) - UK Labour opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Saturday U.S. President Donald Trump's comments endorsing Conservative front-runner Boris Johnson as the next prime minister were an "unacceptable interference" in Britain's affairs. In an interview with the Sun newspaper ahead of his three-day state visit to Britain next week, Trump said of the former foreign secretary: "I think Boris would do a very good job. I think he would be excellent." Other Conservative lawmakers in the leadership race had sought his backing, he said, although not environment minister Michael Gove, who has criticized his stance on Iran. Veteran Socialist Corbyn, who has declined an invitation to attend a state banquet with Trump during the visit, said: "President Trump's attempt to decide who will be Britain's next prime minister is an entirely unacceptable interference in our country's democracy." He added in a statement on Saturday: "The next prime minister should be chosen not by the U.S. president, nor by 100,000 unrepresentative Conservative party members, but by the British people in a general election." After failing three times this year to get parliament to back her plan for leaving the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May said last week she would step down as leader of the governing Conservative Party on June 7 to open the way for a contest to succeed her. So far, 12 Members of Parliament have said they will stand in the leadership election. They will be whittled down by their fellow lawmakers to a final two before the grassroots party members make the final choice. Trump praised Johnson on his last visit to Britain in July 2018, saying that he thought he had the skills needed to be prime minister, shortly after Johnson resigned in protest at May's handling of Brexit. Johnson, who has said he would be prepared to take Britain out of the EU without a deal on Oct. 31, has not commented on Trump's latest endorsement. Corbyn himself has been widely accused of failing to clarify Labour's position on Brexit by not saying outright whether or not it is decisively in favor of a second referendum on Brexit. Trump also praised current foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt, also a Conservative leadership candidate, for his pledge to increase British defense spending. He arrives in Britain on Monday for a state visit at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth before attending World War Two commemorations in France and visiting Ireland. It is only the third state visit of a U.S. president to Britain. (Reporting by Stephen Addison; Editing by Clelia Oziel)


SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Francisco Giants look like a whole different team than they did five days ago. Evan Longoria and Alex Dickerson hit consecutive home runs in the third inning and the Giants scored four runs during an unusual rally in the sixth to beat the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday night for their first three-game sweep of the season. They've scored 40 runs in their four-game winning streak, and fell just three runs short of scoring in double digits in four straight games for the first time since 1929. ''Obviously it's a lot of fun as an offense when it seems like everything is clicking and guys are getting on base, getting big hits and putting runs on the board,'' said Longoria, who homered four times in the series. ''It takes a lot of pressure off everybody, I think. When you're not scoring early in the year, we were really struggling to get guys on and get hits in those situations, it's just a ton of pressure going to the plate every time thinking you've got to hit a home run or double or do something special to kind of ignite the team.'' ''Having fun helps a lot,'' he added. San Francisco, last in the NL West, has swept two-game series against Toronto and San Diego this season but this was the first three-game sweep. Hunter Renfroe hit his 25th home run and rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. his 12th for the Padres, who have lost four straight. Longoria hit a two-run shot to left-center estimated at 430 feet off rookie Cal Quantrill with two outs in the third. Dickerson, from suburban Poway, followed two pitches later with a 422-foot shot to right-center for a 3-2 lead. It was the first time the Giants hit consecutive homers this season. It was Longoria's 11th and Dickerson's third. Dickerson was designated for assignment by the Padres on June 5 and traded to San Francisco on June 10. He was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on June 21. ''It felt good,'' Dickerson said. ''It was awesome getting to follow up Longo with one right after. Knowing he hit a home run off an off speed pitch I was pretty sure I was getting fastballs there and I was able to just jump one of them. It felt good rounding the bases and hearing the crowd cheering and everything.'' The Giants often have good fan turnout in San Diego. Dickerson said he left tickets only for his family but heard from about 25 to 30 friends who were there. Trevor Gott (5-0) pitched a perfect fifth for the win. Will Smith pitched a perfect ninth for his 22nd save. Tatis Jr. put the Padres ahead 4-3 when he drove a pitch from rookie Shaun Anderson an estimated 406 feet to the second deck in left-center with two outs in the fourth. After Padres reliever Luis Perdomo (1-1) got Dickerson to hit into an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded in the fifth, the right-hander gave up four runs during an odd Giants rally in the sixth. Facing Kevin Pillar with one out, the batter tried to call time but wasn't given it. Perdomo apparently thought time had been called and lobbed a pitch toward the plate, hitting Pillar to put him on. Perdomo retired Joe Panik before Donovan Solano hit an RBI double and pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval followed with another RBI double that center fielder Wil Myers lost in the twilight. Brandon Belt followed with an RBI double and Austin Slater with a run-scoring single. ''That was the most routine fly ball ever hit to a center fielder,'' Myers said. ''If I would've saw it I would've caught it. There's definitely a five-to-10-minute window in pretty much every big league ballpark where the sky gets gray. When that ball gets above the lights it's tough to see. ''Everybody was talking, we knew the situation. It was just a bad timing play right there.'' Manager Andy Green said it was ''a weird sky tonight. There were a couple balls in the air we couldn't see in the dugout, too. It's a part of baseball. It happens periodically. It's a painful time for that to happen in the game.'' San Diego took a 2-0 lead on RBI singles by Myers and Austin Hedges in the second. They tied it at 3 on Hunter Renfroe's RBI double with two outs in the third. Renfroe was thrown out at home by rookie right fielder Mike Yastrzemski on Greg Garcia's single to end the inning. It was the first career outfield assist for the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski. Renfroe homered to right-center off Tony Watson with one out in the eighth to pull the Padres within two runs. He and Garcia had three hits apiece. Anderson allowed four runs and eight hits in four innings. Quantrill gave up three runs and five hits in 4 1/3 frames. HOLIDAY With the Giants not scheduled to play on the Fourth of July for the first time since 1941, manager Bruce Bochy gets to spend an extra day at his suburban San Diego home. He's retiring at the end of this season, his 25th as a big league manager. Bochy, who managed the Padres for 12 seasons, said his whole family is in town. HOME RUN DERBY SNUB Padres sluggers Franmil Reyes (25) and Renfroe (25) were not invited to the Home Run Derby despite being among the MLB's leaders. ROSTER MOVES The Giants optioned RHP Tyler Beede to Triple-A Sacramento and recalled RHP Ray Black from Triple-A. UP NEXT Giants: Have a rare Fourth of July off. LHP Drew Pomeranz (2-8, 6.25) is scheduled to start the opener of a three-game home series Friday night against St. Louis, which counters with RHP Dakota Hudson (6-4, 3.40). Padres: RHP Dinelson Lamet is scheduled to start the opener of a four-game series at the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking his return from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him the entire 2018 season. The NL West-leading Dodgers are expected to counter with Hyun-Jin Ryu (9-2, 1.83). --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


TORONTO   When the Red Sox lineup gets rolling with another Michael Chavis home run and the first from Jackie Bradley Jr., when David Price is healthy and when the bullpen is untouchable like it was Monday afternoon, few teams can stop them. Especially the Blue Jays. The 25-22 Red Sox ruined Victoria Day in Toronto by disposing of the 19-28 Blue Jays, 12-2, in almost laughably easy fashion in the first game of their series and road trip. BOX SCORE: RED SOX 12, BLUE JAYS 2 Four Red Sox hit home runs, five knocked in at least one run and seven batters scored at least one time in the 16-hit barrage. Chavis' third-inning home run, a two-run shot, was the first long ball on the day, followed by Bradley in the sixth, then Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers, in the ninth for their third RBI each. For manager Alex Cora, seeing the good results appear with concerted effort after a tough weekend series against the Astros meant a great deal. "I was happy we put in that effort   it was easy to come here after a game like that, a series like that, and have a letdown, a 1 o'clock game, just take things for granted and that wasn't the case," said Cora. "We were good today, it was fun to watch and we'll just keep rolling now." Chavis now has nine home runs in only 26 games and 99 big-league at-bats. The team is feeding off of his bat obviously, but he is well aware of what it means to be another weapon in what is a formidable offensive attack. "That's when things get really fun, you see a glimpse of what we're capable of," said Chavis. "I wouldn't even say that we're hot yet but I think things are going the right way for sure. And being part of those innings is definitely something fun. You can see the vibe in the dugout and everything like that, everybody is having a good time, but still focused on what we're trying to do. Try not to let up, you've got them against the wall, you can't let them walk back into the game so you keep working at it." Price looked sharp in his first start since May 2 when he was afflicted with elbow tendinitis. In his five innings and 67 pitches, he allowed two runs, neither of them earned, off three hits, one a home run, no walks and four strikeouts. Four relievers   Brandon Workman, Heath Hembree, Ryan Brasier and Hector Velazquez   each worked an inning, none of them allowing a hit. "Good job, they've been doing an outstanding job   after the Saturday game (when Velazquez was knocked out after one inning), we were not sure but we had to stay away from some guys, it was good to see Work going through the heart of the order, then Heater using different pitches to get people out, Brasier, that was good, Hector, he bounced back, that was a lot better than Saturday," said Cora. "Overall, great effort and just get ready for tomorrow." Bradley's first home run of the season stretched the Red Sox' lead to 8-2, the two-run opposite-field blast off of Toronto starter Edwin Jackson's replacement, Elvis Luciano, in the sixth inning. The lead expanded to 10-2 an inning later, thanks to RBI from Devers and Pearce. The Red Sox took the lead for good in the third inning, which began with a walk by Jackson of Andrew Benintendi. A groundout and Mitch Moreland double later, Bogaerts singled in two runs for the 4-2 lead, then came Chavis' blast. Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (Provided by imagn)


For the last two seasons, Steven Adams has had Nerlens Noel as his backup off the bench in Oklahoma City. Noel is a defensive-minded big who has fit the Thunder's needs well, and he's much different than his predecessor, Enes Kanter, who played in Oklahoma City from the middle of 2014-15 through 2016-17. Kanter provided more of an offensive spark and is an elite rebounder, but he left a lot to be desired on the defensive end. But while with the Thunder, Kanter befriended Adams. The pair were nicknamed the "Stache Brothers" - they even had their own shirts - and made for a fairly intimidating twosome. Although it's been a few years since Kanter and Adams played together in Oklahoma City, it appears the pair is still close, because Kanter made sure to send Adams a message on his 26th birthday on Saturday - in the form of a slideshow, featuring the Toy Story theme song. Happy birthday to the ugly looking Stache Brother @RealStevenAdams #KingOfNewZeland Love You Brother ♥ pic.twitter.com/F2hP9YfX08 - Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) July 20, 2019 Adams reply to the message was simple: https://t.co/iHapMNXuNX - Steven Adams (@RealStevenAdams) July 20, 2019 Next season will mark Kanter's third since leaving the Thunder. In that span, he's played for the New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers and is now set to suit up for the Boston Celtics in 2019-20. MORE: Dwight Howard on being called 'soft' by Kobe Bryant: 'I hated him for that moment' Kenny Golladay praises teammates, Patricia on Good Morning Football Bobby Portis Q&A: 'I love being underrated' Broncos training camp: Live updates from Day 3 of practice Falcons WR Mohamed Sanu's Friday night tweet raises contract concerns


The number of crime incidents in Milwaukee saw an overall bump last month, for the third month in a row, according to data from SpotCrime , which collects data from police agencies and validated sources. Incidents rose by about 15%, from 15,574 in April to 17,919 in May. Assault and theft incidents increased the most from the previous month. Assault rose from 3,034 reported incidents in April to 3,623 in May. Theft incidents went from 1,509 to 1,857 for the month, or about a 23% increase. While somewhat smaller categories, there was also a considerable percentage increase last month in shootings, from 1,008 incidents per month to 1,227, and in vandalism, from 719 to 817. Shooting reports have decreased since the same month last year, while vandalism incidents have declined. There were 948 burglary reports last month, and 248 robbery incidents. Burglary incidents rose from 877 offenses the previous month, while robbery reports increased by 41 incidents. When it comes to crime patterns in different areas of the city, the largest increase last month occurred in Old North Milwaukee, North Division and Clarke Square. Fernwood, Saveland Park and Cambridge Heights also saw considerable percentage increases in crime offenses for the month, although they continue to have lower overall crime levels. Fridays, Thursdays and Wednesdays had the most reported crimes last month. The largest increase from the previous month occurred on Fridays, Thursdays and Wednesdays, while incidents on Tuesdays and Mondays went down. Comparing times of day, late afternoon, evening and late night continue to see the most crime incidents on average each day. To report a crime in progress or life-threatening emergency, call 911. To report a non-urgent crime or complaint, contact your local police department. Head to SpotCrime to get free local crime alerts in your area. This story was created automatically using local crime data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about our data sources and local crime methodology. Got thoughts about what we're doing? Go here to share your feedback.


Democratic presidential candidates condemned the Justice Department's decision Tuesday not to bring federal charges against the NYPD officer who caused the death of Eric Garner by putting him in a chokehold. Five years after cell-phone video appeared to show white NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo putting Garner, who is black, in a deadly chokehold while arresting him for selling untaxed cigarettes, federal authorities decided not to charge Pantaleo. The New York City Medical Examiner's Office said the alleged chokehold, which the officer denies, caused Garner to have an asthma attack and contributed to his death. Garner's last words, "I can't breathe," have echoed through civil-rights circles as a call to action in the years since. Several Democratic presidential candidates expressed outrage at the decision, and some said it was infused with racism. Senator Kamala Harris, a former attorney general of California, said the justice system has failed Garner's family. "This is a miscarriage of justice. Our criminal justice system should be rooted in accountability. My heart breaks for the Garner family," the California senator wrote on Twitter. Senator Cory Booker, another contender for the Democratic nomination, agreed, calling the decision "wrong." "This decision is wrong, unjust and painful reminder of just how broken our criminal justice system is," the New Jersey Democrat said in a tweet. "Eric Garner should be alive today. I pray his loved ones can find peace." Senator Elizabeth Warren accused the U.S. of applying different standards of justice to the powerful and the disenfranchised. "We have a responsibility to protect our citizens and to hold police accountable when they fail," the Democratic presidential candidate said. "My heart goes out to Eric Garner's family today." "It's not equal justice when a kid with an ounce of pot can get thrown in jail, while a big bank executive who cheats and defrauds Americans can get a bonus," Warren added. "The words above the Supreme Court say 'Equal Justice Under Law'   we need to start acting like it." Senator Bernie Sanders added his voice as well to the chorus of candidates calling for an end to discrimination against minorities in the justice system. "The Garner family has suffered too much. This decision pains me," Sanders wrote on Twitter. "It is not just, and we will not have real justice for black Americans until there is serious reform of our racist criminal justice system."


It's always been a sort of final chapter of the American dream: Get married and have kids. Buy a house. Move to a bigger house. Downsize to a smaller one. But a growing number of aging baby boomers are saying, "No, thanks," to downsizing, choosing instead to remain in the same sprawling houses in which they raised kids and created lifelong memories. "We're just not seeing that much downsizing," says Alexandra Lee, a housing data analyst at Trulia, a real estate research firm. While many older Americans are still stepping down to smaller homes, they're doing so later in life. The trend is contributing to a housing supply shortage across much of the country. A more modest home typically means less upkeep and a potential financial windfall as a big chunk of the proceeds from the sale of the larger property can help bolster retirement nest eggs. Boomers, however, are defying the traditional bounds of advancing age just as they rebelled against the establishment in the 1960s and work- and family-centered values in the 1970s in favor of self-fulfillment. "They have refused to follow what the traditional expectations were," says Barbara Risman, a sociology professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. There are other forces at work. Boomers, generally those age 54 to 73, are working longer and putting off retirement. Many of their millennial children are living with them well into adulthood. And there's a dire shortage of less expensive entry-level houses across the country, pushing up prices in that category and making the trade-off less appealing. Related video: Baby Boomers Cutting Back On Saving To Help Adult Kids (provided by CBS Minnesota) Fifty-two percent of boomers say they'll never move from their current home, according to a Chase bank survey of 753 boomer homeowners released earlier this year. Chase doesn't have comparable data from an earlier period. An Ipsos/USA TODAY poll of 45- to 65-year-olds in 2017 found 43% anticipated remaining in their current residence through their retirement, possibly indicating the share of non-downsizers is rising. Many boomers are staying in their long-time homes and communities because they're deferring retirement. About 20% of Americans 65 and older are working or looking for jobs, up from 12.1% percent in 1996, Labor Department figures show. Older people are staying in the workforce because they're healthier and will need bigger nest eggs to finance longer retirements, according to Jennifer Schramm, senior strategic policy adviser for the AARP Public policy Institute. Also, many older workers' retirement savings were hammered a decade ago, she says. Student debt facts: Robert F. Smith gift to Morehouse highlights student debt Jeff Levy, 58, an insurance broker who lives in a 3,900-square-foot, four-bedroom house in the upscale Memorial section of Houston, plans to work into his 70s. "Our home is less than one mile from my office," he says. "Downsizing and moving further away from the office is not attractive." Levy's wife, Shelly, 55, wouldn't mind moving to a high-rise that offers more security and "turnkey" services at some point. "What do we do with this big space?" she says. But Shelly, a legal assistant, adds they would prefer to stay in Memorial and the few condominiums there cost about the same as their house. Plus, the Levys want to have the house available for visits from their two adult children and, eventually, grandchildren. "I am looking forward to the day when our children have kids, and they come to our house and play in their parents' room," Jeff says. Staying active The tendency to age in place is also rooted in boomers' better health and desire to stay active. "Baby boomers don't want to become old in a way that has negative connotations," Risman says. "Remaining in one's old house is part of remaining in the prime of one's life longer." Even when they retire, boomers are staying engaged through volunteer work and other activities, says Phyllis Moen, a sociologist at the University of Minnesota. "They are in the space opening up for the first time in history between the career-and family-building years and the frailties associated with old age," Moen says. Boomers' penchant to stay in their long-time homes is likely playing a role in low housing supplies, says Danielle Hale, chief economist of realtor.com. The crunch has improved since last year but housing stocks are still well below normal levels. To be sure, many aging Americans are moving to traditional retirement havens like Florida and Arizona. But even among those who plan to move, 43% want their next home to be the same size as their current one, and 22% want it to be larger, according to a January survey of 50- and 60-year-olds by Del Webb, which builds communities for age 55-plus Americans. Trulia analysts believe older Americans are simply deferring downsizing. Both in 2005 and 2016, 5.5% of households 65 and over moved, with that share evenly split between those moving to single-family and multifamily homes, according to a Trulia analysis of Census Bureau data. But in 2016, the youngest age at which seniors moving to multifamily homes began to outnumber those moving to single-family houses was older (late 70s) than it was in 2005 (early 70s). Downsizing, but not yet Jim Peet, 70, of Plymouth, Minn., may seriously consider selling his 3,300-square-foot house but not until he's 80. Peet, a retired information technology professional, and his wife, Kathee, flirted with downsizing several years ago, largely to reduce maintenance hassles, but found that a condo in downtown Minneapolis would cost more than their house. They also shopped for a similar-sized house in Tallahassee, Florida, but backed out after realizing they didn't want to be so far from their family. In fact, their kids and grandchildren generate a consistent hive of activity in their house. "It's just so comfortable to entertain people," Peet says. "The kids run from the living room to the kitchen -- I love watching them." Peet, who uses a walker because of a spine-related injury, also appreciates the support of decades-long neighbors. Recently, he says, a neighbor helped him when he fell from a chair. Other reasons many boomers are staying where they are: Millennial kids in the house Millennials have lived with their boomer parents longer than prior generations as those graduating college between 2008 and 2010, in particular, struggled to launch their careers. In 2016, 16.1% of senior households had younger generations living with them, up from 14.4% in 2005, according to Trulia and Census figures. Starter home crunch The housing supply shortage is especially curtailing the inventory of the kind of smaller, less expensive homes that boomers may target, Hale says. That makes it harder to find a compact house and pushes up its price, reducing the net profits of any downsizing. From 2012 to February 2019, the bottom third of homes with the lowest prices appreciated an average 8.03% a year, versus 6.39% for mid-level homes and 5.01% for the most expensive units, according to a Trulia analysis. Many upgrading, not selling Now that home prices have more than recovered from a skid in prices, the Chase survey showed nearly nine in 10 boomers are looking to make improvements. As a result, many boomers are focused on upgrades rather than downsizing. Paid-off mortgages Many boomers have finally paid off their mortgages and don't want to start making house payments again. "Why get into another situation?" says Shelly Levy, whose mortgage will be paid off two years. "We've got a nice house. Now it's our turn to go on vacation." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: More baby boomers stay in their homes as they reach retirement, skipping downsizing


Oakland Craving desserts? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top dessert hot spots in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs. 1. Mariposa Baking Company Topping the list is Mariposa Baking Company . Located at 5427 Telegraph Ave., Unit D3 (between 55th Street) in Shafter, the bakery and gluten-free spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated dessert spot in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 482 reviews on Yelp. 2. Angel Cakes Cupcakes Next up is Jack London Square's Angel Cakes Cupcakes , situated at 745 Fifth St. (between Brush and Castro streets). With five stars out of 469 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers cupcakes and more, has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Miette Jack London Square's Miette , located at 85 Webster St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery, which offers macarons and more, four stars out of 239 reviews. 4. A Taste of Denmark A Taste of Denmark , a bakery in Pill Hill, is another go-to, with four stars out of 327 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3401 Telegraph Ave. (between 580th and 34th streets) to see for yourself. 5. Fentons Creamery Over in Piedmont Avenue, check out Fentons Creamery , which has earned four stars out of 4,421 reviews on Yelp. You can find the ice cream and frozen yogurt and traditional American spot, which offers desserts and more, at 4226 Piedmont Ave. (between Glenwood and Ridgeway avenues). This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


One of the prevalent objectives the Indianapolis Colts have taken on over recent offseasons has been to continuously add talented depth to both sides of the ball. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. For the Colts, they can only go as far as their depth will take them-regardless of how strong their starting units might be. Relying on depth players is vital to a team's success throughout the season and in some cases, that comes in the form of a select few stepping into bigger roles than the previous campaign. Entering training camp, let's take a look at four Colts who could see increased playing time in 2019: AP Photo/Michael Conroy TE Mo Alie-Cox - 2018 snaps played: 242 (21.3%) Though they found out the hard way, the Colts proved to have arguably the best and deepest tight end room in the NFL. With 22 touchdown receptions and a handful of players stepping into bigger roles than expected, the Colts had to be pleased with the room. Among the most pleasant surprises was Alie-Cox, who is still developing his game. After exuding promising traits, the former VCU basketball standout has a chance to step into a much larger role as the bonafide TE3 in the room. It won't result in 80% of the snaps like Jack Doyle, but it could lead to having a much larger impact on the game. Alie-Cox is still a work in progress for the Colts but one that could see some steps in the right direction in 2019 if he's awarded a bigger role in the offense. AP Photo/Darron Cummings LB Matthew Adams - 2018 snaps played: 215 (20.5%) Down the stretch of the regular season, Adams earned a role in the middle of the defense working as the SAM linebacker. It was a role the Colts didn't use too often given how much nickel defenses are emerging. However, Adams will be fighting to make that role more impactful in 2019. Yes, he will have to compete with the second-round pick and freak athlete Ben Banogu, but the latter will splitting time at the defenisve end as well. This could give Adams the opportunity to prove he deserves the SAM role to begin the season. Adams was solid down the stretch for the Colts and while the spot isn't guaranteed for him, a strong showing in training camp and the preseason games could lead to an increased role for Year 2. Matt Kryger/IndyStar DT Jihad Ward - 2018 snaps played: 144 (13.8%) Had it not been for a season-ending injury in Week 7, Ward was in line for a surprisingly large role. From Weeks 2-6, Ward averaged 37.5% of the defensive snaps. That included playing 50.7% of the snaps in his final full game of the season-potentially showing he was in line for a bigger role. He also recorded 3.0 sacks over that span. A perfect fit for the Colts' attacking front, Ward showed he can get upfield with consistency before his injury. Though there will be fresh competition on the interior defensive line, Ward has a chance to carve out a significant role as a pass rusher. It's unlikely he takes the job from Denico Autry, and Tyquan Lewis has some big expectations in Year 2, but Ward is a name that shouldn't be forgotten. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson S George Odum - 2018 snaps played: 204 (19.4%) Though he was a fixture on special teams throughout his rookie season, Odum eventually earned a role in the defensive backfield alongside Malik Hooker. A versatile player, Odum could be in line for a bigger role in 2019. The undrafted free agent saw a total of 81 defensive snaps over the first 12 games of the season. That includes playing 63 snaps in the Week 12 win over the Titans. However, Odum saw 123 defensive snaps during the final four games of the regular season. This came when Clayton Geathers was hurt, but it still shows he was gaining the trust of the coaching staff. With Geathers re-signed, the starting roles in the safety room are likely locked up-barring injuries. But the third safety spot is well up for grabs, and Odum showed he can produce in an impactful role during the Colts' playoff run in 2018. MORE: Angler defies odds, lands truly enormous halibut Is Tacko Fall an NBA player? Here is the case for why... and why not One bold prediction for each NFL team in 2019 LOOK: Lonzo Ball adds Malcolm X, Barrack Obama tattoos to left arm Ranking the Packers' position groups from weakest to strongest


A strong, shallow earthquake jolted Athens on Friday, knocking out phone and cellphone service and sending worried residents rushing into the streets, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. According to the Greek geodynamic institute, it was a 5.1-magnitude quake with an epicentre 23 kilometres (14 miles) northwest of Athens and was followed by aftershocks. The quake struck at around 1100 GMT at a depth of 13 kilometres, news reports said. Worried residents and office staff have crowded outdoor areas but the government denied it had ordered an evacuation alert. The fire department rescued over a dozen people trapped in elevators in the capital, state broadcaster ERT said. "People must remain calm," said Efthymios Lekkas, head of the state anti-quake protection agency. "There is no reason for concern. The capital's buildings are build to withstand a much stronger earthquake," he told ERT. The epicentre was near the area where a 5.9-magnitude quake left 143 people dead in and near Athens in 1999. The US geological institute said Friday's quake had a magnitude of 5.3. "For the time being we cannot be sure whether this was the main earthquake," seismologist Gerassimos Papadopoulos told ERT. "There have been at least three (smaller) aftershocks already, which is a positive sign," he said, adding that the quake was felt as far as the Peloponnese islands. "People in the capital must remain calm... they must be psychologically ready for more aftershocks," he said. News media reported electricity outages but said internet connections were still operating. Greece lies on major fault lines and is regularly hit by earthquakes, but they rarely cause casualties. In July 2017, a 6.7-magnitude earthquake killed two people on the island of Kos in the Aegean sea, causing significant damage.


Jersey City is set to experience light rainfall this coming week, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Tomorrow's forecast shows the greatest possibility of rain at 75 percent, while the most rainfall is predicted on Friday at 0.61 inches. Also expect warm temperatures today and tomorrow. Temperatures will get even hotter on Wednesday, with a high of 90 degrees. Skies will be partly cloudy today. Winds will continue to be fairly calm throughout the week, with the highest speeds on Thursday at just 11 mph. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Hire a dog walker Whether you need someone to walk your dog while you're at work or to care for your pet when you're traveling, if you book through Rover and are new to the service, you can earn American AAdvantage miles . Score 2,000 miles after your first Rover walk or stay and then one mile for every dollar spent with Rover going forward. Pay your taxes Lessen the pain of paying taxes by earning airline miles that you can use for free flights. Zac Hood of Travel Freely , a free system to help manage credit cards, pays his taxes with a credit card that earns miles. (Keep in mind that some credit cards charge annual fees for the ability to earn miles.) "I love knowing I can use my credit card to pay my annual or quarterly taxes for a 1.9- to 2-percent fee," Hood says. "If I see a great credit card with a good sign-up bonus that I wouldn't normally reach with my regular spending, I can pay that small fee and get tens of thousands of miles towards free flights." Check out more great travel secrets to always get the best airfare possible . Hire a Lyft Scott Lieberman, managing editor of Million Mile Secrets , a website that helps readers collect and use miles and points for free travel, shares that he's been earning Delta SkyMiles on all of his Lyft rides. "It took 30 seconds to link my accounts," Lieberman says. Link your Lyft and Delta SkyMiles accounts to earn one mile per dollar spent and two miles per dollar for a limited time on all airport rides. JetBlue also allows its frequent flyer members to earn points through Lyft. Earn 750 points when you first connect your Lyft and JetBlue accounts and then 30 points for each trip to and from the airport up to 1,200 points a year. Make a donation Several airlines let you earn points or miles when you make a donation to specific causes. For example, you can earn ten American AAdvantage miles for every dollar you donate to Stand up to Cancer. Connect your utilities Delta, American , and Southwest work with specific utility companies to allow you to earn miles and points by opening accounts with them, and some allow you to earn for each dollar you spend. Book an Airbnb If you're staying at an Airbnb home or vacation rental when traveling say, the most popular one in your state  you might as well earn miles at the same time. Delta has partnered with Airbnb to allow SkyMiles members to earn one mile per dollar spent on all Airbnb rentals worldwide. You can also earn 20,000 points with Australian airline Qantas for both listing your home with Airbnb and booking an Airbnb rental, as well as earn points for Airbnb bookings through Japanese airline ANA . Buy gift cards There are several rewards credit cards that allow you to earn miles or points for expenditures at specific types of stores, such as office supply stores. (Many charge an annual fee.) "One easy trick I love is using a rewards card that earns 5x points at office supply stores to buy Amazon gift cards," Hood explains. "Then I load that gift card to my Amazon account, and I essentially get 5x points on all purchases on Amazon!" Hood then transfers those points to airline partners to book free flights. Learn a language Many major U.S. airlines offer online shopping portals that let you earn miles and points. With Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards program , United's Mileage Plus , or American's AAdvantage program , you can sign up for Babbel, a language-learning app. You'll net between 400 and 1,200 miles or points and be better prepared for your next trip abroad. Find out what the cheapest days to fly in 2019 are. Get a babysitter Another option to earn a flat number of points on some airline shopping portals is SitterCity.com, an online service that helps parents find trusted babysitters. You can earn 550 to 750 miles or points when you sign up for a new premium membership through the Southwest's Rapid Rewards , the American AAdvantage eShopping portal , as well as some other airline portals. Open a bank account Both Delta and American partner with banks to allow loyalty members to earn miles and points both for opening accounts and on monthly expenditures, though there may be fees required to hold these accounts. Delta partners with SunTrust , while American partners with BankDirect . Ride Amtrak Fly United and make a connection at Newark Liberty International Airport to or from Amtrak's New Haven Rail Station, Connecticut; Stamford Rail Station, Connecticut; Philadelphia 30th Street Station; or Wilmington Rail Station, Delaware to earn miles . Shop in store United and Alaska Airlines are unique in that they allow you to earn points when you shop in select stores, including Ann Taylor and Modell's Sporting Goods. With United, link any debit or credit card you would use to pay for a purchase at these stores to your MileagePlus account to automatically earn between 1.5 and four miles for every dollar you spend. To take advantage of Alaska's program, load specific deals to a particular card and then pay with that card at the store. Plus, if you're a Costco shopper, these are the best travel packages you can only get through Costco . Purchase a magazine subscription For Southwest, use DiscountMags.com on the Rapid Rewards Shopping Portal to earn up to 20 points per dollar spent. On the American Airlines eShopping portal, earn up to 1,100 miles with a subscription to The Economist and 1,000 miles with a subscription to The Wall Street Journal . The Delta SkyMiles Shopping portal grants you nine miles for every dollar spent with Magazines.com , and many other airlines offer varying subscription deals, as well. Be sure to read the fine print for any limitations and restrictions. Finance a mortgage You can even earn miles by financing a mortgage with specific companies that partner with airlines and banks. American Airlines partners with SIRVA , allowing you to rack up 1,250 miles for every $10,000 financed, while Chase allows you to earn 50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points that can be transferred to many airlines on a qualifying mortgage. Borrow money or refinance a loan Many airlines have partnerships with lenders, allowing you to earn miles or points when you apply for a new loan or refinance an existing one. For example, United awards you two miles for every dollar you borrow with LendingClub or a flat total of 25,000 miles when you close a loan with QuickenLoans . What's more, you can refinance a student loan with SoFi and earn either Alaska miles or Southwest points . Do you know the signs you're paying too much for airfare? Pump gas Southwest flyers can earn points for pumping gas at Marathon stations through the Make It Count program . Earn one point for every gallon of gas you pump and some points for in-store purchases. Book a travel experience Book a tour or buy a ticket to a concert, cooking class, amusement park, or other event or attraction through Southwest Airlines' Experiences site. The number of points earned for each "experience" purchased varies. Book a hotel Most major U.S. airlines have their own hotel booking websites, including American , Alaska, and Southwest , that allow you to earn up to 10,000 miles or points per night when you book rooms through the site at select hotels. Keep in mind you do forfeit the ability to earn hotel loyalty points when you book through airline hotel booking sites. Answer surveys David Streisand of the Wise Flys YouTube channel , which is about earning miles and points for travel, likes to earn free miles by filling out surveys through companies who partner with various airlines. "It does take some time, but it can be a unique way to pad the miles account," he says. Southwest Airlines works with both eRewards and Rewards for Opinions to allow its Rapid Rewards members to earn additional points, while United works with Opinion Miles Club and British Airways works with Rewards for Thoughts . Find out some more amazing travel point perks you didn't know existed . Eat out Many U.S. airlines offer programs that allow you to link your debit and credit cards and earn miles or points when eating at participating restaurants, which tend to be locally-owned businesses instead of larger chains. For example, with the United MileagePlus Dining program , you can earn 1,000 miles just for joining and up to 1,500 more when dining at participating restaurants and spending at least $25 at each in the first 30 days after you join the program. With Delta SkyMiles Dining , earn up to 3,000 miles when eating at participating restaurants and spending at least $30 at each in the first 30 days. American and Southwest also have similar programs. Book a rental car When you book your rental car through an airline's website, you can usually earn a fixed number of miles or points, though usually there is an additional fee (typically under $10) to do so. For example, Southwest , American , and United all partner with many different car rental companies, allowing you to earn up to several thousand miles or points per rental. Exchange money Headed abroad? If you'll be exchanging currency before your trip, check to see if your favorite airline has an exchange service that lets you earn miles when you do. One example: United Airlines works with Travelex to allow you to earn approximately two miles for every dollar you exchange. Brush up on these currency exchange secrets first. Buy a Mercedes In the market for a new Mercedes? Earn up to 50,000 United miles when purchasing or leasing select Mercedes-Benz models. Subscribe to a meal delivery service Cooking dinner with all the ingredients sent to your door isn't only convenient, it will also help you earn miles. Sign up for Blue Apron, HelloFresh, Gobble, Freshly, or Plated via Southwest Rapid Rewards and earn up to 1,100 points. Delta, United, and American also partner with many meal services. Now that you have all these points, you'll want to know about these 15 summer vacations you can book with all those miles . The post 24 Ways You Didn't Know You Could Earn Airline Miles appeared first on Reader's Digest .


NEW YORK   The East was a two-team race at last year's trade deadline, and Larry Bird made the move he thought would win it. When the Indiana Pacers acquired Evan Turner from rebuilding Philadelphia, they hoped it would provide the scoring punch to beat out Miami and reach the NBA Finals. It didn't, and Turner is now in Boston. Now the Pacers are trying to get in the postseason, two games out of eighth place and seeking a spark that could sling-shot them past others down the bottom of the playoff ladder. Bird promises to be as aggressive as when his team on top. "We're always looking to improve the team and obviously there's a lot of improvement that needs to be done," the Pacers' president said recently. "So we'll look around the league and talk to a lot of different people and see what's out there and hopefully we can do something that makes us better." If not, he said, he'll wait until the summer. That's what every NBA team has to decide in the next couple of days. The trade deadline is Thursday afternoon, and with many teams in contention, the question is whether that makes them more conservative or cautious. Help could be found in the hours before the NBA returns from its All-Star break. But some will be hesitant to tinker with so little time left in the season. The Turner deal, in which Indiana traded popular veteran Danny Granger, certainly didn't help its locker room chemistry. Plus, teams can plug holes by simply opening their wallets, without costing any assets. Houston signed Josh Smith after he was waived by Detroit, Amare Stoudemire is headed to the Mavericks once he clears waivers, and other veterans could be bought out and become free agents after the deadline. One of the most intriguing moves could involve Ray Allen, who will have contending suitors if he opts to play after sitting out all season. The teams most motivated to deal might be the disappointing ones. Brooklyn probably can't find a taker for Deron Williams with all his injuries and dollars left on the $98.5 million contract he signed in 2012, but was close to moving Brook Lopez earlier this season. Denver's rocky season should have contenders calling to inquire about Arron Afflalo, Ty Lawson or Wilson Chandler. The right move can help someone surge through spring. The wrong one could mean an early start on summer. Don't count on top stars changing teams   none has at the deadline since Utah surprisingly sent Williams to the Nets on the eve of the 2011 one. Teams more likely trade at this point to clear cap space for the summer, which is why the New York Knicks could seek a deal for Jose Calderon after already shipping out guards J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert. Cleveland acquired them and, along with getting Timofey Mozgov from Denver in a separate deal, perhaps proved the best moves for this season were already made. Dallas acted quickly to acquire Rajon Rondo from Boston in December, not long before Memphis capitalized on the Celtics' youth movement to deal for Jeff Green. For Golden State and Atlanta, the current NBA leaders, their winning moves maybe came long ago. The Warriors got Andrew Bogut from Milwaukee at the 2012 deadline to provide some muscle in the rugged West. Five months later, the Hawks acquired Kyle Korver from Chicago, and he could be headed for the best perimeter-shooting season in NBA history. "When I got traded to Atlanta I was coming from Chicago and I wasn't really all that excited about it, to be honest with you. But all the people that Danny Ferry kept on bringing in, they've been not just good basketball people, but good people," Korver said. "When I was a free agent two summers ago, I chose to come back. We had some opportunities to go to some teams that already were more established and could win, but I just really believed in what Atlanta was building and what they were doing. I could see my role in it and I just wanted to be a part of that. I never thought that it would come together this quickly." That's the lightning in a bottle every team is hoping to catch.


While there are many reasons to love the holidays   time with family and friends, parties, festive decorations   the opportunity to shine the spotlight on our prettiest dresses and most glittery shoes ranks pretty high on the list. But, that's our after-hours wardrobe, when we're hopping from office shindig to friend gathering to dance floor. During the day, oversize knits and comfortable booties are the norm; we have gift lists to plow through, deadlines to meet, and potlucks to prepare for, after all. Naturally, our day-to-day wardrobe keeps it simple, helping us save our fashion energy for when the sun sets. But, that doesn't mean daylight should have to get the short end of the sartorial stick. With colorful coats and metallic loafers in tow, Instagram's best dressed are giving the cold a warm and very stylish welcome. Ahead, see how seven of 'em dress in their winter best. Like this post? There's more. Get tons of style secrets, insider shopping dish, fashion news, and more on the Refinery29 Fashion Facebook page! A picturesque stroll through Paris requires an equally romantic outfit. Kristina Bazan is a vision in her long-sleeved blouses, which are belted over a feminine midi-skirt. Add some strappy, heeled sandals and the blogger is ready to frolic. Mango Embossed Polka-Dot Sweater, $44.99, available at Mango ; Chloé Asymmetric Skirt, $995, available at Farfetch ; Manolo Blahnik Trovina Point-Toe Calfskin Slide Pump, $785, available at Neiman Marcus ; New Look Triangle Plate Jeans Belt, $18.93, available at ASOS ; M2MALLETIER, La Fleur Du Mal Leather Clutch, $1,560, available at Net-A-Porter . Noelle Downing brightens up a rainy day with a vibrant red raincoat. You can also forget the waterproof boots: If you're going to dance in the rain, you need festive shoes, like her leopard-print Mary Janes. Boden Catharine Coat, $138.60, available at Boden ; WalG Neverland Collar Swing Dress, $42.41, available at Boden ; Madewell et Sézane La Superbe Sweatshirt, $85, available at Madewell ; Boden Mary Jane, $158.40, available at Boden . Carmen Hamilton 's power suit is a force to be reckoned with. The blogger doubled up on the pinstripes for a shoot with Playing Fashion, and her sneak preview on Instagram is giving us the inspiration we need for an office-wardrobe refresher. ASOS Checked Longline Blazer Co-ord, $113.70, available at ASOS ; Mango Pinstripe Trousers, $59.99, available at Mango ; River Island Black Strappy Barely There Heels, $100, available at River Island . 'Tis the season for red coats. Bloggers love the effortless pop of color it adds to their looks. Assa of My Curves & Curls brightens her sweatshirt-and-jeans ensemble with a ruby topper, accenting the embellishments on her top with metallic loafers. Elie Tahari Dalia Coat, $558, available at Pink Mascara ; H&M Beaded Sweatshirt, $17.95, available at H&M ; Forever 21 Classic Wash Skinny Jeans, $17.80, available at Forever 21 ; Sole Society Celia, $35.97, available at Sole Society . Loose-fitting trousers are by far the best way to ease into a busy week. Lizzy van der Ligt plays up her comfy-chic pants and Stan Smiths with a gray moto jacket and quirky baseball cap. Rebecca Taylor Stretch Biker Jacket, $395, available at Rebecca Taylor ; Ganni Pants, $273.19, available at Ganni ; Adidas Stan Smith Shoes, $75, available at Adidas ; Monki Sofia Hat, 28.18, available at Monki . Kate Foley is up there on the list of people we'd love to go on a Topshop shopping trip. The stylist picked out some of her favorite pieces from the British retailer, resulting in a warm, textured, and unsurprisingly chic look. Topshop Salt and Pepper Woven Tabard Top, $84, available at Topshop ; Topshop Long Bonded Curve Wrap Skirt, $65, available at Topshop ; Topshop Faux Fur Tufty Boyfriend Coat, $190, available at Topshop . Lily Melrose provides a stark contrast to Kristina's flowy midi-skirt, but the result is no less stylish: The blogger plays down a feminine pleated skirt with a moto jacket, faux-fur scarf, and sleek booties, giving her look a grungier vibe. Charlotte Russe Faux Leather Moto Jacket, $44.99, available at Charlotte Russe ; Topshop Glisten Beaded Jumper, $40, available at Topshop ; Alygne White Pleated Midi Skirt, available at Alygne ; ASOS REN Leather Mix Ankle Boots, $75.80, available at ASOS ; ASOS Faux Fur Stripe Mono Collar, $56.85, available at ASOS .


The NBA has officially announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2018/19 season, with Jazz center Rudy Gobert once again coming in as the leading vote-getter. Gobert, a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year, was listed on 99 of 100 ballots, with 97 of those ballots giving him a First Team vote, for a total of 196 points (two points per First Team vote; one point per Second Team vote). The All-Defensive nod ensures that the big man receives a $500K bonus, which had been considered likely since he was named to an All-Defensive team last season, tweets ESPN's Bobby Marks. Gobert was closely followed by fellow Defensive Player of the Year candidates Paul George (Thunder) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), who received 195 and 193 total points, respectively. Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday secured a $100K bonus by earning a spot on the All-Defensive Second Team, notes Marks ( via Twitter ). Like Davis, he was an All-Defensive player last season as well, so that bonus had been considered likely   his cap hits for this year or next won't be impacted by him earning it. Here are the full voting results for the All-Defensive First and Second Teams, with each player's point total noted in parentheses: First Team: Rudy Gobert , C, Jazz (196) Paul George , F, Thunder (195) Giannis Antetokounmpo , F, Bucks (193) Marcus Smart , G, Celtics (145) Eric Bledsoe , G, Bucks (100) Second Team: Jrue Holiday , G, Pelicans (90) Klay Thompson , G, Warriors (82) Joel Embiid , C, Sixers (80) Draymond Green , F, Warriors (61) Kawhi Leonard , F, Raptors (39) Raptors guard Danny Green actually totaled 66 points, including 19 First Team votes, while Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had 48 points (14 First Team votes). However, All-Defensive teams are determined by position, so they didn't make the cut because they ranked fifth and sixth in voting among guards. Pacers center Myles Turner (39 points), Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (38), Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (24), and Spurs guard Derrick White (15) were the other leading vote-getters. You can find the full voting results right here .


The forecast shows Arlington will see a return of last week's hot temperatures, due to last through Sunday, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach 93 degrees today and 97 on Tuesday. The immediate forecast also has partly cloudy skies in store for today. Skies will become mostly cloudy beginning on Tuesday. Winds should reach a modest high of 16 mph on Friday, and continue to be in the teens through Sunday. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.